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Overview
The Association of Alumnae, organized
in 1912, is one of the constituent organizations of
Penn Alumni. Every
woman becomes a member of the Association upon receiving
a degree from the University. The purpose of the Association
of Alumnae is to strengthen the relationship between
the University of Pennsylvania and its alumnae and to
promote the interests and welfare of the University
in areas of concern to women. The Association welcomes
all Penn alumnae to become involved in its many endeavors
on behalf of the University. An active and diverse group
of officers, an eighteen-member Board of Directors,
and various school and club representatives meet regularly
to plan special events, to serve as a forum for the
discussion of alumni policies and activities, and to
support the University in many different areas.
Ongoing activities of the Association include:
The sponsorship of annual book awards to outstanding
high school students throughout the country. These book
awards may also be sponsored by regional alumni clubs
and individuals
An Alumni Day coffee hour which traditionally honors
the women of the fifty-year reunion class
A Wine & Cheese Reception for women in the graduating class is held during Senior Week in May and honors our newest alumnae! Gradauting senior women are welcomed to the ranks of alumni by alumnae.
A "Day at Pennsylvania," a program on campus for area
high school women students
The presentation of an award each year to the outstanding
woman student in Penn's Continuing Education program
as well as an award known as the Fathers' Trophy to
the outstanding senior woman scholar/athlete
The Association of Alumnae Rosemary D. Mazzatenta
Scholars Award, an annual award of up to $2500 to female
members of the sophomore and junior class in the School
of Arts and Sciences to pursue an internship or research
project relevant to their academic interests
The Association of Alumnae Robert J. Alig Senior Award recognizes a senior woman member of the Penn Alumni Student Society (PASS) who has demonstrated a commitment to serving Alumni Relations and is committed to strengthening the relationship between the University of Pennsylvania and its alumnae.
A Website on the Internet, providing photos and information
about our projects, officers, members, and ongoing activities,
enables us to reach out to our worldwide membership.
Our site address is: www.alumni.upenn.edu/alumnae
A January meeting when the Rosemary D. Mazzatenta
Scholars return to discuss their summer projects at
a program shared by representatives from the Center
for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships -CURF. This is an informative evening to which all sophomore and junior undergraduate women are invited.
Fundraising projects that support a current financial commitment to the Fisher-Bennett Hall Renovation Project as well as offer ongoing support to the Scholars program
and other Association of Alumnae activities
Outstanding speakers at our meetings focusing on a
variety of current topics
The Association of Alumnae has done much to promote
the tradition of women serving Penn and looks forward
to meeting the needs of Penn women in the twenty-first
century.
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