Reunion 2012 Program - Wellesley College

2011–2012 ANNUAL REPORT OF PROGRAMS
PROGRAMS
A Day to Make a Difference: Hundreds of alumnae around the world took part
in community-service projects through their clubs and as individuals for our ninth
annual A Day to Make a Difference which we host in partnership with the Center
for Work and Service (CWS). This tradition of rededication to our college motto has
struck a deep chord with alumnae around the globe.
Alumnae Leadership Council (ALC): ALC annually hosts class, club, and reunion
volunteers for training and inspiration. In addition, in 2011, ALC was expanded
to support volunteers from shared interest groups (SIGs). SIGs give alumnae the
opportunity to connect with each other and the College based on a common
activity, purpose, background, or interest. Councilors at ALC 2011 learned the
specifics of their volunteer roles and heard firsthand about current College
programs, priorities and accomplishments from both students and the College’s
senior management.
Faculty Speaker Program: This year, the Alumnae Association sponsored over 50
faculty speaker programs with our clubs, including six international connections,
enhancing our alumnae’s lifelong intellectual connection to the College and their
understanding of life at Wellesley today.
Reunion: For reunion 2012, we are excited to offer our wonderful faculty lectures
and tours of campus sites. Over 2,500 alumnae and friends are returning to
Wellesley to reminisce and be intellectually refreshed.
AWARDS
Alumnae Achievement Awards: The 2012 Alumnae Achievement Awards were
presented to Susan McGee Bailey ’63, champion for gender equity, collaborative
leader; Wendy Gillespie ’72, early music virtuosa, inspirational teacher; and Mary
Jeanne Kreek ’58, physician-scientist, pioneer in addiction research, in a ceremony
held in Diana Chapman Walsh Alumnae Hall before an audience of alumnae,
students, staff, faculty, and friends.
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