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Throughout the year, Mills College and regional alumnae clubs organize events—such as those listed on this page—for alumnae across the country. In addition, the College hosts lectures, performances, exhibitions, sports events, and other campus activities that are open to alumnae. For more information about campus events, visit Mills' online calendar.
November
Chicago Area Branch art lecture and reception featuring Barbara Crane '49
Wednesday, November 18, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, Chicago Cultural Center, Exhibit Hall, 78 E. Washington Street, Chicago
Reception follows from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Tavern at the Park, 130 East Randolph Street, Chicago
Free, by reservation only
The 60-year retrospective at the Chicago Cultural Center, Barbara Crane: Challenging Vision, celebrates the long and brilliant career of this Chicago photographer, who will be present to discuss her work and answer questions. Crane’s many projects on display, in both color and black and white, constitute the largest gathering of her work to date, including some 200 photographs.
Please join us for an evening with Mills College President Janet L. Holmgren, Vice President for Institutional Advancement Cynthia Brandt Stover, and Director of Alumnae Relations Laura Gobbi. This event is hosted by the Chicago Area Branch, Mills College Alumnae Association, and the Mills College Office of Alumnae Relations. Please RSVP by November 11 to Caitlin McGarty at cmcgarty@mills.edu or 510.430.2123. Acceptances only, please.
Boston area alumnae lecture and dinner reception
Friday, November 20, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, home of Anne Allen '51, 580 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA
Free, by reservation only
Assistant Professor of Psychology Christie Chung will discuss her research on how memory changes with age. This event is hosted by the Mills College Office of Alumnae Relations. View Chung's profile and her CV. RSVP by November 13 to Caitlin McGarty at cmcgarty@mills.edu or 510.430.2123. Acceptances only, please.
December
Oakland–Berkeley Branch's annual holiday tea
Sunday, December 6, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, home of Wendy Markel '90, 2811 Claremont Blvd., Berkeley, CA
Free, by reservation only
This year the branch will honor our hostess, Wendy Markel '90, whose Postcard History Series book on Berkeley was published earlier this year. Markel is currently a member of the board of directors of the Berkeley City Club's Landmark Heritage Foundation and is past president of the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association. Please RSVP by December 1 to GeorgineOConnor@aol.com with “Mills” in the subject line or call 510.339.3920.
Palo Alto Area Mills College Club annual holiday tea and boutique
Saturday, December 12, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, home of Carla Rayacich ’77, 7 Yanez Court, Emerald Hills, CA
Free, by reservation only
Bring a guest and browse in the club’s gift boutique. Enjoy friendship and holiday cheer. RSVP by December 7 to Phoenix Feinbloom at phoenix_reed@yahoo.com or call 650.393.0028.
Alumnae high tea and lecture honoring the Bloomsbury artists
Sunday, December 13, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Mills College Art Museum
Free, RSVP requested
Professor of English Ruth Saxton, who has recently published a book on teaching Virginia Woolf, will speak on Woolf and other Bloomsbury Group artists and writers. This special event, open to all alumnae and co-sponsored by the English Department and the AAMC Educational Outreach Committee, marks the closing day of the Art Museum exhibition, A Room of Their Own: The Bloomsbury Artists in American Collections. High tea will be served in the spirit of these British artists. Please RSVP by December 8 to Alexandra Wong at alumnae-relations@mills.edu or call 510.430.3363.
Orange County Mills College Alumnae holiday tea
Saturday, December 19, 2:30 pm, home of Jana McDonough ’78, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Free, by reservation only
Socialize with alumnae and meet current students. RSVP by December 17 to Jana McDonough at cadymcd@cox.net or call at 949.347.8744.
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