Alumni Regional Clubs Celebrate A of A
We offer a heartfelt thank you to Penn Alumni regional clubs for joining our
yearlong celebration of the Association of Alumnae 100th anniversary. The
clubs listed below each hosted an event with a focus on women in honor of A
of A, and we could not be more pleased with the spectacular range of
programming that they provided for Penn women from Boston to Seattle,
from Atlanta to Madison, from San Antonio to The Republic of Singapore. We
hope that the success of these events will be an inspiration for all of our
clubs to host an event to celebrate women every year. We also hope that
you, the Penn woman reading this article, will become – or remain – an
active member of your own regional club. Find yours here.
Special thanks to the alumni leaders of the following regional clubs – scroll
down for the full event calendar with descriptions, as well as a recap of the
Philadelphia event dedicated to serving women in the community.
Penn Club of Boston – Reception Celebrating Penn Women
Penn Alumni Club of Seattle - Seattle Art Museum - Women Artists
Penn Club of Metro New Jersey - Books and Bordeaux with Alumna
Author
Penn Club of Chicago - Ladies Night Out
Penn and Wharton Clubs of San Diego - Tour of Women's Museum and
Tea Tasting
Penn Club of Baltimore - Brunch at the Baltimore Museum of Art
Penn Club of Wisconsin - Penn and Ivy League Ladies Lunch
Penn Club of Philadelphia - Volunteer with Dress for Success
Memphis Penn Alumni Club - Ladies Night Out
Penn and Wharton Alumni Club of Singapore - The Transformation of
Education in Asia
Penn Club of Atlanta
Reception with Guest Speaker
San Antonio Penn Club - Luncheon
Penn Club of Houston - Discussion: Lean In
Penn Alumni Club and Penn Law of Colorado - Pathways to Female
Leadership
Pictured above: Jessica Perry, C’03, Nicole Wang, Marina Paul, ENG’00, and
Priya Travassos, L’00
Philadelphia Women’s Service Event Recap
By Jessica Perry, C’03
In 2012, the Penn Club of Philadelphia hosted our first volunteer event with
Dress for Success, a national organization that promotes the economic
independence of women in need by providing professional attire, career
counseling, and a supportive network. At that time, my dear friend, Cecilia
Cardesa-Lusardi, a Penn PhD candidate, was the nonprofit’s CEO. I had
heard so much from her about all of Dress for Success’ unique programs and
initiatives that I was inspired to bring Penn volunteers there. After a
successful first event, we decided to make it a recurring project for our Club.
Our second service day was last month. Penn volunteers Marina Paul, Nicole
Wang, Priya Travassos, and myself were charged with several fun and
important tasks for the day. Some of us assisted clients and helped them to
select the perfect suiting and accessories for their next professional
engagement. Others worked alongside a career counselor to provide clients
with career development tools. And we all worked together to sort through
piles and piles and piles of donated clothing!
To volunteer with other Penn women at an organization like Dress for
Success that supports women in the Philadelphia community was a truly
special experience. I look forward to growing our volunteer partnership with
Dress for Success for many years to come.
Full Slate of 100th Anniversary Celebration Regional Events with
Descriptions:
11/2/12 - Penn Club of Boston
Join us for a Celebration of Penn Women
In honor of the Association of Alumnae’s 100th anniversary, please join the
Penn Club of Boston to honor Penn women. This will be a great opportunity
to connect with Penn women in the greater Boston area. Please join your
fellow Penn women in honor of the Association of Alumnae‘s 100th
anniversary to meet and greet, mix and mingle, and network with your
fellow alumnae. Women from the board of the Penn Club of Boston will be
present. All Penn Alumni and friends are welcome at the event.
11/29/12 - Penn Alumni Club of Seattle
Seattle Art Museum – Private Tour of Elles: Women Artists From the
Centre Pompidou, Paris
The Penn Club of Seattle honored Penn’s Association of Alumnae’s 100th
Anniversary on November 29, 2012 at the Seattle Art Museum (SAM). Led
by SAM docent, Deborah Prince, who coincidentally is also a Penn alumna
(MS ’74), 15 Penn alumnae enjoyed a private tour of Elles: women artists
from the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris. After enjoying the dynamic
exhibit featuring painting, sculpture, drawing, photography and video
installations, the group toasted the Association of Alumnae at TASTE, the
restaurant at SAM.
12/6/12 - Penn Club of Metro New Jersey
An Evening with Andrea Pomerantz Lustig, C’86, Contributing
Editor/Blogger/Columnist at Glamour Magazine
Join the Penn Club of Metro NJ while we explore her new book, How to Look
Expensive. She shares her favorite tips and secrets. Price includes a copy of
the book and yes, she will happily sign your copy.
2/28/13 - Penn Club of Chicago
Ladies Night Out!
The Penn Club of Chicago celebrates the 100th anniversary of the University
of Pennsylvania Association of Alumnae. Looking for a fun night out complete
with shopping and treats at one of Chicago's hottest boutiques? Join the
Penn Club of Chicago and the Penn Association of Alumnae as we celebrate
100 years of successful female alums by supporting one of our very own
here in Chicago, Krista Kaur Meyers. We'll be heading to Krista's very own,
award-winning Krista K Boutique on Southport, the first upscale women's
clothing store to colonize this now flourishing shopping area. Attendees will
have the run of the store for this after hours event complete with
refreshments and a 20% discount on all store merchandise. Plus we'll get
an opportunity to hear how Krista started and built her business as a
successful retailer. We hope you'll join us!
3/9/13 - Penn and Wharton Clubs of San Diego
Celebrate Women's History Month with a Private Docent Tour of the
Women's Museum of California Followed by a Tea Tasting Workshop
with Cheryl Graf, Owner of Point Loma Tea
Join Penn and Wharton Clubs of San Diego for an exclusive docent tour of
the newly expanded Women's Museum of California. After our tour, we will
walk over to the adjacent Point Loma Tea shop for a private tasting and
treat sampling with owner/entrepreneur, Cheryl Graf. We will taste 7
varieties of in house purveyed gourmet tea with accompanying flavored
treats, as well as have a brief overview of the gourmet tea industry and
independent local business outreach. Cost includes tour and tea workshop,
as well as take home bag of goodies courtesy of Point Loma Tea! Penn and
Wharton Club of San Diego will also sponsor several young women to attend
our event from ProKids golf mentoring program of San Diego. Alumni will be
available to chat with the young college bound students regarding their
experiences at Penn and the importance of women furthering their
education.
3/10/13 - Penn Club of Baltimore
Brunch at the Baltimore Museum of Art
In honor of the Association of Alumnae 100th Anniversary, we are pleased to
host an all-inclusive three-course brunch at Gertrude’s at the Baltimore
Museum of Art (BMA). Guests are then welcome to stay to tour the BMA,
which features the Cone Collection. The internationally renowned Cone
Collection of modern art is the crown jewel of the BMA. In the early 20th
century, Baltimore sisters Claribel and Etta Cone visited the Paris studios of
Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso and began assembling one of the world’s
most important art collections. Today, much of that collection is housed at
the BMA.
3/13/13 - Penn Club of Wisconsin
Penn and Ivy League Ladies Lunch
We hold this event to support women each month and it has been such a
success! We have some talented and fantastic ladies. It is great to be a part
of a great women's circle where we are able to support and help leverage
our careers.
4/13/13 - Penn Club of Philadelphia
Volunteer at Dress for Success Philadelphia
Please join the Penn Alumni Club of Philadelphia on Saturday, April 13th as
we volunteer at Dress for Success. Dress for Success empowers
disadvantaged women by providing them with the professional attire they
need in the workplace, an incredibly supportive network, and the tools they
need to thrive in work and in life. We will have the opportunity to assist in
the boutique in three ways: shadowing personal shoppers, working alongside
career counselors, and organizing the boutique. Both men and women are
welcome to volunteer! Please note that volunteers should wear professional
attire in the boutique.
4/16/13 - Memphis Penn Alumni Club
Ladies Night Out – A Celebration of Penn Women
The Memphis Penn Club invites all of the local alumnae to join us for a
casual dinner in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the University’s
Association of Alumnae. Founded in 1912, the Association of Alumnae
strengthens the relationship between Penn and its alumnae and promotes
the interests and welfare of the University in areas of concern to women.
Meet and greet local alumnae of all ages as we enjoy wine, cocktails, and
tapas from an award winning menu.
4/17/13 - Penn and Wharton Alumni Club of Singapore
An Evening on Education hosted by Penn and SMU
The Transformation of Education in Asia
This event brings together an all-woman panel that includes professors,
tertiary education administrators, and industry professionals to discuss how
education at all levels- primary through tertiary- is changing in Singapore
and Asia as well as the impact upon the next generation. Panel speakers
include: Annie Koh, Associate Professor of Finance and Vice President for
Business Development and External Relations, Singapore Management
University;
Kristin Greene, C’94, WG’02, Deputy Dean, Admissions & Financial
Aid, Yale-NUS College; Eunice Nowacki, Director, LogicMills; Jenifer Raver,
G’02, WG’02, Education Business Development Manager, the International
Baccalaureate. Come join us for an evening that promises to be thoughtprovoking as we discuss how education in Asia is changing and how we can
be involved in that transformation!
4/21/13 - Penn Club of Atlanta
Reception with Guest Speaker
As part of its 100th anniversary celebration, A of A is partnering with Penn
Alumni regional clubs around the world to connect women graduates with
the Penn family in their own communities. This is a great opportunity for the
Penn Club of Atlanta to support an important anniversary and reconnect with
both existing and new club members. We will have a special guest speaker
from Penn for the occasion, Anthony (Tony) Sorrentino, the Executive
Director for the Office of the Executive Vice President. Tony will present
“Anchoring the City: The History and Impact of Penn in Philadelphia”, which
reviews Penn’s important role in the development of the city along with
milestones impacting women at Penn and in Philadelphia over the last 100
years.
5/1/13 - San Antonio Penn Club
Luncheon
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Association of Alumnae with a
luncheon at The Bright Shawl.
5/5/13 - Penn Club of Houston
Discussion: Lean In
The Association of Alumnae is partnering with Penn Clubs around the world
to celebrate their 100th Anniversary by connecting more women graduates
with the Penn family. The Penn Club of Houston is hosting a special event at
Tootsies, West Ave as part of this celebration. We will have a discussion
about women, work, family, balance and professional courage, using Sheryl
Sandberg's (COO of Facebook) New York Times #1 bestselling book Lean In:
Women, Work and the Will to Lead as a basis for our discussion. We are
honored to also be joined by Janet F. Clark, WG'82, CFO of Marathon Oil
Corporation. Janet offers wonderful humor and insight into the challenges
and benefits of being a woman in corporate America. This event is open to
anyone who wishes to attend. Light refreshment will be provided. We
sincerely hope you will join us for our local celebration of the 100th
Anniversary of the Association of Alumnae.
5/15/13 - Penn Alumni Club and Penn Law of Colorado
Pathways to Female Leadership
In 2013, women make up almost half of the U.S. workforce, but hold only
15-18% of leadership positions in academics, business, and the professions.
What can be done to increase the number of women leaders and why should
women and men alike work for change? Join us for a discussion with female
professors from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law and the
Wharton School of Business and hear about their paths to success, the
obstacles they have overcome, and their advice for the next generation of
female and male leaders. Featuring Dr. Georgette Chapman Phillips, the
David B. Ford Professor of Real Estate at Wharton, and Dr. Tess WilkinsonRyan, Assistant Professor of Law and Psychology in Penn Law.