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Alumnae Association History
Programs
As the Association has grown in both size and
diversity, so have its programs. The following chart summarizes
the development of some of the Association's major activities:
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Date Begun
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1982
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Syrena Stackpole '09 attended 63
Reunions, a record that may never be broken. The
annual award in her name recognizes exceptional
commitment to Wellesley College.
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ACCESS (Alumnae Career Choices Early Support
System)
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1983
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Jointly sponsored
by College Government and now administered by
Wellesley's Center for
Work and Service, ACCESS brings alumnae and students
together. Two of its most popular programs help
seniors prepare for their post-Wellesley days: "Junior
and Senior Network Night" brings alumnae from
various professions to campus to chat with upperclasswomen
about career choices; and the "Life After
Wellesley" seminar provides students with
advice on real-world issues like renting an apartment
and managing personal finances.
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1985
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Created by Claudine Malone '63 in
honor of her mother, these awards recognize Wellesley
students who represent a combination of academic
excellence, active and contributing citizenship,
and accomplishment.
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1985
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Established in honor of Katharine
Timberman Wright '18, a former College trustee
and president of the Alumnae Association, this
award provides seed money to support student entrepreneurial
volunteer activities on and off campus.
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1988
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Since 1988, the Alumnae Association
has sponsored one or two regional forums each year.
These one- or two-day weekend events bring alumnae
from a particular geographic region together for
intellectual stimulation, networking, volunteer
training, and meeting old and new friends.
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Diversity Fund
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1993
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Established following the recommendations
of Wellesley's Task Force on Racial Diversity,
this fund is part of the Alumnae Association's
dedication to connection among alumnae of all backgrounds
and the College's commitment to all of its graduates.
It supports local and regional activities that
strengthen connections among ethnically, racially,
and culturally diverse alumnae and the College,
Alumnae Association, and local alumnae networks.
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1996
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Since their arrival in cyberspace,
the Association's web offerings have grown exponentially.
Today, wired alumnae can update their contact information,
network with alumnae in their professional and
volunteer fields, chat with and post messages for
class- and clubmates, select a permanent e-mail
address, register for special events, search for
their friends, and more - with the click of a mouse.
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Oral History Project
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1997
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With this ambitious three-year project,
the Alumnae Association preserved on paper the
memories and insights of major participants and
observers in the College's history during the 20th
century.
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1998
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Education is a lifelong
pursuit and passion of Wellesley alumnae. With
that in
mind, the Association recognizes the dedicated
service that faculty members give to alumnae by
participating in Association programs. Award winners
have included Marshall Goldman (economics department),
William "Flick" Coleman, (chemistry department),
and Miranda Marvin (art and classical studies departments).
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