2023 Schedule of Events

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Friday, October 27

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Registration in the Campus Center
Stop by the Information Desk to pick up your nametags, the program and other information for the weekend.

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Academic Classes to Visit (see complete list at Registration)

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Family Portraits in the Cloisters
Sign up to have your family portrait captured by a professional photographer. Dress up, dress down, just be yourselves. Once you have registered for Family Weekend, you may sign up via the link in your confirmation email. 

11 a.m. to Noon
Campus Tour: Architecture of the College
Students from the Growth and Structure of Cities program will highlight the most architecturally and historically significant buildings on campus and will detail the evolution of spaces since the founding of the College.

Noon to 2 p.m. 
Lunch On Your Own  — see suggestions at Registration

12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Bryn Mawr and Beyond
As the culminating event for the Career and Civic Engagement Center summer funding recipients, this networking session provides the opportunity for students to share their internship experiences with the Bryn Mawr community. Family members and alumnae/i are invited to talk one-on-one with the students to get their perspective on their summer internships. Discover the depth and breadth of internship opportunities. 

2 to 3 p.m.
Faculty Talks (two concurrent sessions)
The faculty talks are modeled after the popular TED talks. In this session, you have an opportunity to hear from two of our faculty, presenting for 20 minutes each, with ample time for questions and answers. 

Session I:  Jiny Lan’s Critical Art on Crisis and Dystopic Autocracies by Qinna Shen, Associate Professor and Chair of German AND Multiracial Households Living in Between by Nora Taplin-Kaguru, Assistant Professor of Sociology

Session II:  The First Paid Family Leave in the U.S and Its Impact on Mothers’ and Fathers’ Health by June Kim, Assistant Professor of Economics AND Geology and Colonialism: Using Minerals to Confront our Social Legacies by Selby Heath, Associate Professor of Geology

2 to 3 p.m.
Wellness & Welcome:  Resources for Equity & Belonging
Join A.T. Ortiz, the Associate Dean of Equity, Inclusion and Community Life, and learn about the resource center on campus that focuses on anti-racism, wellness, welcome, and belonging for all students, especially those who know the experience of marginalization first-hand.

3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Global Learning at Bryn Mawr
At Bryn Mawr, global learning extends through curricular, experiential, and community engagement.  In this session,  Tracy Weber, Director of Global Education, and Alice Lesnick, Associate Dean for Global Education will highlight signature opportunities, frameworks, and partnerships available.

3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Faculty Talks 
The faculty talks are modeled after the popular TED talks. In this session, you have an opportunity to hear from two of our faculty, presenting for 20 minutes each, with ample time for questions and answers. 

Exploring the Molecular Structure of Life by Taking Snapshots of Enzymes in Action by Yan Kung, Associate Professor of Chemistry AND The Politics of Gender and Work in the Long 19^th Century by Anita Kurimay, Associate Professor of History and Director of Gender and Sexuality Studies

3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Alumnae/i DEIA Resource Group One Book Discussion - The Sum of Us:  What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together, by Heather McGhee 
Join Associate Dean A.T. Ortíz of the Impact Center for an engaging conversation centered around diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism as we delve into narratives of the U.S. economy and explore the potential of “the Solidarity Dividend,” the benefits we gain when people come together across race to accomplish what we cannot do on our own.

4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Welcome and Reception with President Cassidy 
Mingle with the President, Dean Karlene Burrell-McRae, faculty, senior staff, and members of the Dean’s office.

5 to 7 p.m.
Dinner in the Dining Halls
Join students for dinner in Erdman or New Dorm Dining Hall, compliments of Dining Services and Alumnae/i Relations & Development. The meal is free; however, tickets are required. 

5:30 to 7 p.m.
Shabbat Dinner 
Join Rabbinic Intern Stephanie Breitsman for a Shabbat dinner in the Student Life and Wellness Building.  Kosher food will be available.  Space is limited; advance registration is required.

7 to 8:30 p.m.
The S’more, The Merrier
Enjoy s'mores and fun with members of the athletic teams as we prepare for Saturday's competitions.  Show your school spirit by wearing your BMC gear!

7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Art Club Mixer
Join the Art Club for a hands-on sampling of the crafts taught during our Community Art Nights, which are held weekly in Arnecliffe Studio.

7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Shakespeare Peformance Troupe
Enjoy a revue of Shakespeare scenes acted and directed by SPT's members!

7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
A Clown Cabaret:  An Open Rehearsal
Join the Bi-College Theater Program and members of the Performance Ensemble class for an open rehearsal of this cabaret show. This collaboratively created show is based on the students’ semester-long dive into clown and physical theater work under the guidance of visiting faculty member and director Emmanuelle Delpech. 

8 to 9:15 p.m.
Student Ensembles Concert at Haverford College
Enjoy a concert on Friday night that showcases some of our bi college musical talent with the Chamber Singers, chamber groups from the Orchestra and Haverford a cappella groups; part II will take place at Bryn Mawr Saturday night.

Saturday, October 28

8 a.m.
Head of the Schuylkill Regatta
Enjoy the legendary tradition of Philadelphia rowing and cheer on the Bryn Mawr Owls crew team as they compete in this storied regatta. 

9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Registration and Coffee in the Campus Center
Stop by to pick up your nametag and registration packet.

10 to 11 a.m.  
The First-Year Experience 
Join Associate Dean Mary Beth Horvath, New Student Programs Coordinator Missy MacPherson, and Customs people Charlee Thacker '26 and Mackenzie Keesor '25 as they talk about experiences of and resources for the first-year students.

10 to 11 a.m. 
Campus Tour: Architecture of the College
Students from the Growth and Structure of Cities program will highlight the most architecturally and historically significant buildings on campus and detail the evolution of spaces since the founding of the College.

10 to 11 a.m.
Destress by Designing your Life  
Katie Krimmel, Associate Dean for the Career & Civic Engagement Center, and Becky Ross, Senior Associate Director for Alumnae/i Career Services, will present a workshop, primarily for alumnae/i, offering a deep dive into a few tools from the book Designing Your Life.  Copies of the book will be available for the first 25 participants. 

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Family Portraits in the Cloisters
Sign up to have your family portrait captured by a professional photographer. Dress up, dress down, just be yourselves. Once you have registered for Family Weekend, you may sign up via the link in your confirmation email.

10 a.m.
Alumnae/i and Students Lacrosse Game
Join alumnae/I Owls and current student athletes for a friendly competition.  Alumnae/I should register to participate and spectators are welcome.

10:30 a.m. 
Round-Robin Tennis Tournament
Join current students, faculty, staff and current alumnae/I in a friendly round-robin tournament.  Alumnae/I should register to participate and spectators are welcome.

11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 
Continuity and Evolution:  A Dialogue between President Kim Cassidy and Dean Karlene Burrell- McRae

12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lunch 
Join students for lunch in Erdman Dining Hall. Free to parents, family members and alumnae/i; however, tickets are required. If you registered in advance, your tickets are in your registration packet. Otherwise, please ask for tickets at registration. 

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 
Field Hockey vs McDaniel College, Applebee Field

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 
GSSWSR Alumnae/i Reception and Gathering
Join fellow GSSWSR alumnae/i for a lecture and reception.  A free CEU credit will be offered; advance registration for credit is required. 

1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Exploring Academically Beyond the First Year
Exploring academic interests is optimal and an intentional experience at a liberal arts college.  How does one navigate identifying their interests and creating the best roadmap?  Selecting a major is an important part of that academic journey.  How and when do students consider a major?  How do they navigate the third and fourth years?  What is the process for choosing a major?  Do they need a minor?  Join Tonja Nixon, Assistant Dean for the Upper Class Experiences, Lisa Watkins, Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, and Gargi Nigam ’25 as they engage in conversation about the academic journey after the first year of college.

1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
360 Program:  Snapshots from the Field
Interdisciplinary and interactive, 360 builds on Bryn Mawr's strong institutional history of learning experiences beyond the traditional classroom, placed within a rigorous academic framework.  360 participants hone their arguments and insights through writing and research, develop strategies for teamwork that push the limits of their talents and creativity, and work with professors and scholars to promote big-picture thinking.  Students participate in a cluster of multiple courses in a single semester to focus on common problems, themes and experiences for the purposes of research and scholarship.  Join participants from this semester's 360 to learn more about their deep dives into these topics and their experiences beyond the classroom. 

Students and faculty from Energy Afterlives are examining the afterlives of coal, oil, and nuclear energy through the lenses of the arts, political science, and earth science, and will have just returned from field work in Southeast Alaska. 

Transplants explores the ways plants and people shaped one another in the Old World and New Worlds across millennia. Students and faculty in this 3-course cluster (Biology, Comparative Literature, and French and Francophone Studies) are building field notes skills, exploring graphic narratives, and diving into shared universes by exploring how connections between worlds were established, refracted, and changed over the course of their histories.

Nicaragua: Places and Names (Geology, Linguistics) focuses on the rich geologic and linguistic history and present of Nicaragua to explore the ongoing interconnectedness between landscape and language. Ask students and faculty about their indigenous language study during their visits to significant geologic sites in Ometepe, Nicaragua.

1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Campus Tour: Black at Bryn Mawr
Student guides on this walking tour bring to light the previously hidden stories and experiences of African-American students, staff, and faculty of the College.  

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Paint Like Picasso!
Join Residential Life & Student Engagement staff to paint a pumpkin or a canvas lantern as a take-home souvenir.  Stay as short or long as your artistic self desires!  

2 to 3 p.m.
DESSERTAPALOOZA!
Taste an assortment of sweet treats from multiple food trucks as you enjoy the field hockey game.

2:30 to 3:45 p.m.
Tapestry BIPOC Tea and Treats
Join fellow self-identifying BIPOC Alumnae/i and current students who identify as part of the BIPOC Community for a celebration of culture and identity through tea, coffee, and treats. Connect with former Alliance of Multicultural Organizations (AMO’s) and learn about some new ones newly incorporated into The Impact Center for Community, Equity, and Understanding and Inclusion (formerly the Pensby Center).

3 to 4:00 p.m.
Campus Tour: Traditions at Bryn Mawr
Our Traditions Mistresses will show you the spaces and places on campus used for the major traditions of the College.

4 to 5:30 p.m.
Reception and Alumnae/i Awards Ceremony
Celebrate the 2023-2024 Alumnae/i Award Winners as they are honored for their volunteer service and dedication to the College. The reception will feature appetizers and cocktails.

5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
GOLDen Hour with the Senior Class
Celebrate the end of GOLD Month with other Graduates of the Last Decade (classes of 2014-2023) and current seniors with a hot chocolate and mulled cider mixer.

5:30 p.m. 
Dinner on Your Own

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Night Market 
Night Market is an opportunity for our multicultural student groups to share their culture.  Sample some treats, enjoy the music, and play some carnival games.

8 to 9:15 p.m.
Student Ensembles Concert in Great Hall
The BiCollege Orchestra and the Bryn Mawr College a cappella groups come together for a special performance showcasing their fall repertoire. 

A Few Other Things to Do

During your free time, you could...

• Visit the Perry Garden at the site of the former Perry House
• Enjoy the farmer’s market in the town of Bryn Mawr on Saturday morning
• Visit Haverford College's nature trail
• Check out the student garden adjacent to New Dorm