Owls Fest 2023

"Nearly 1,000 family members, friends, and alumnae/i of the College visited campus on October 27th and 28th for the inaugural Owls Fest. This two-day event combined the traditions of Homecoming, Volunteer Summit, and Family & Friends Weekend and included campus tours, faculty talks, student presentations, athletics competitions, and more. What a fantastic fall celebration weekend! Seeing campus filled with so many people who love and support Bryn Mawr was such a joy.”
—Sally Bachofer '97, President, Bryn Mawr Alumnae Association

"Owls Fest was the first Bryn Mawr event I've been to that celebrated the College's past, present, and future in one weekend! It was such a fun weekend to see so many different Mawrters. And a win by the field hockey team never hurts. Hoot hoot!"
—Caroline Heffernan '10

Owls Fest family portrait — Dylan Park '25 and her family pose for a photo outside the Campus Center.

Owls Fest alums, families, and friends on a tour — Alumnae/i, families, and friends on a tour of campus.

Owls Fest family photo — Rosemary Achauer '27 and her grandparents outside Old Library.

"Owls Fest was a great way to connect with current students and BMC graduates. I particularly enjoyed learning about different aspects of Bryn Mawr through the discussion between President Kim Cassidy and Dean Karlene Burrell-McRae. I look forward to attending Owls Fest in years to come!" ––Alex Kohn '16

Alumnae from the Class of 1986 gather at the Owls Fest opening reception.

President Cassidy and parents at Owls Fest opening reception. — President Cassidy speaks with parents at the Owls Fest opening reception.

Alumnae/i and families talk about summer research during Owls Fest. — Alumnae/i and families talk to students about their summer research and internship experiences at Bryn Mawr & Beyond, hosted by the Career and Civic Engagement Center.

Lacrosse Game at Owls Fest — Students on the lacrosse team compete against former players.

"Owls Fest was a terrific experience. The energy, vibrancy, and camaraderie of the campus community— students, faculty, leadership and staff—came through. Can’t wait to get back next year.”—Manish Mehta P’26

Students at Dessertapalooza at Owls Fest — Enjoying the offerings at DESSERTAPALOOZA!

Continuity and Evolution event — Continuity and Evolution: A Dialogue Between President Kim Cassidy and Dean Karlene Burrell-McRae.

Owls Fest Field Hockey game — Cheering on our Owls at the field hockey game.

"The weekend was beautiful, fun, informative, and bonding. Those Bryn Mawr conversations I’ve always had on campus—lush, caring, and at times funny—were all there. Only not just with classmates but also administrators, staff, parents, and students.” —Victoria Tamas ’84

Darla Spence Coffey, Ph.D. ’99, Shawn Maxam, M.S.S., M.L.S.P. ’14, and Suzanne Quigley, M.S.S., M.L.S.P. ’96, at a panel discussion.

Alumnae/i Relations and Development staff hand out Owls Fest swag featuring a T-shirt commemorating the final year of Bryn Mawr’s ninth president.

16. Bryn Mawr holds its version of a pep rally at The S’more the Merrier on Canaday Plaza. — Bryn Mawr holds its version of a pep rally at The S’more the Merrier on Canaday Plaza.

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