Nominate Distinguished Alumnae for 2018 AADC Society of Excellence
Nominate alumnae for the 2018 AADC Society of Excellence awards to be presented at the Induction Ceremony & Luncheon on November 3. The AADC Society of Excellence recognizes alumnae who have brought honor to the AADC by their distinctive achievements in professional and community endeavors and by their service to the AADC, including alumnae involvement and financial support. Thank you our AADC Awards Committee, chaired by Isabel Goll Drzewiecki '61, including: Dolores Ijames Bryant '84, Tynisha Coleman '08, Debra Crouch '94, Inez Phillips Durham '57, Isamar Payano '13 and Sharon Gant Yorlano '79. Click below to download the AADC Alumnae Awards Nomination Form, which must be submitted by
Friday, June 1, 2018
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AADC Fund the Future
Fund the future
of our alumnae sisterhood with a gift to the AADC Annual Appeal in honor of our 96
th
Birthday on June 10
th
. The AADC Annual Appeal is not on behalf of NJC, DRC, Douglass or Rutgers. It supports the development of programs and initiatives that will empower our alumnae sisterhood in our next era of success and allows the AADC to be an independent organization that is alumnae-created, alumnae-led, alumnae-driven and alumnae-supported.
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Request for Proposals for the Third Annual Victoria Dabrowski
Schmidt '42 Workplace & Professional Development Symposium
Completed workshop proposals MUST be received by May 24, 2018 at aadc.careersymposium@gmail.com
We invite you to submit a proposal to lead a workshop or presentation at the 3rd Annual Victoria Dabrowski Schmidt ’42 Workplace & Professional Development Symposium on September 8 at the Douglass Student Center in New Brunswick. This popular AADC signature event continues to grow and we anticipate this year will be our greatest success yet. Presentations and workshops should be focused on professional development with an emphasis on skills that are transferable to most industries. Some suggested topics include leadership development, empowerment, networking, job searching, creating and maintaining a strong professional profile on social media.
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AADC Young Alumnae Network Sisterhood Book Club & Book Swap
Do you have a couple of books lying around that you know you aren’t going to read again? Bring them to the AADC Young Alumnae Network Sisterhood Book Club! Come participate in our discussion about “The Power” by Naomi Alderman, whose novel explores the heart of gender politics by asking “what if women had all the power?” All alumnae are welcome. You do not need to be in the Young Alumnae Network to participate. Pizza and light refreshments will be served. Join us at the Ruth Schilling Hennessy Alumnae Center on
Saturday, June 2, beginning at 12:00 pm
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True Colors Workshop Featuring Dianne Mills McKay '69
Hosted by the Victoria Dabrowski Schmidt ’42
Workplace & Professional Development Symposium Committee
Why do you find instant rapport with one person and seem to be in constant conflict with another? Learn about your "True Colors" at this workshop presented on Tuesday,
June 5, beginning at 5:30 pm
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at the Ruth Schilling Hennessy Alumnae Center. True Colors offers an entertaining method to understand the four basic patterns of human behavior. Participants will determine their individual personality spectrum in order to understand themselves better and, based on their own personality traits, discuss ways to build rapport with others. Space is limited and registration is required for attendance. A light dinner will be provided.
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AADC Mabel's Alumnae Mentoring Program Celebrates Another Year of Success
Alumnae serving as Mentors and Mentees in this year's AADC Mabel's Alumnae Mentoring Program are invited to celebrate at a special brunch at the Ruth Schilling Hennessy Alumnae Center from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on
Sunday, June 10. Connect in person and also learn more about next year's 2018-2019 AADC Mabel's Alumnae Mentoring Program. Come share your stories about the impact of participating in the program. For those participants who do not reside nearby, please join us remotely. To attend in person or remotely, please register online.
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AADC Black Alumnae Network General Meeting, Followed by
Evelyn Sermons Field '49 Literary Society
Save the date for the AADC Black Alumnae Network (BAN) general meeting, followed by BAN's Evelyn Sermons Field '49 Literary Society's next gatheirng on
Saturday, June 16
, at the Ruth Schilling Hennessy Alumnae Center. We will discuss the novel "Purple Hibiscus," by
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Thanks for Joining Us at Our AADC Smart Talks Presentation
Student Loans: How to Pay Off Your Debt
We appreciate those who joined us for our second AADC Smart Talks presentation, an exciting component of the AADC Women's Life-Long Learning Initiative to provide a new, free series of diverse educational and informative talks for alumnae. Thanks to our co-chairs Denise K. Busby '76, Amanda Hugelmeyer '04 and Karen McLane Torian '73. Special thanks to presenters Maddie Brooks, Manager of Financial Services at Prudential Financial, and Sonia Lewis, The Student Loan Doctor LLC, for sharing such valuable information with us!
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Thanks for Attending AADC Spring Alumnae Council
Save the Date for AADC Fall Alumnae Council, Saturday, November 3
Followed by AADC Society of Excellence Induction Ceremony and Luncheon
Thanks to all alumnae who attended Spring Alumnae Council on May 5. Please save the date for Fall Alumnae Council, to be held at the Douglass Student Center on Saturday, November 3. Alumnae will be notified when registration is available. All
active
members of the AADC are welcome to attend Alumnae Council meetings held bi-annually to provide updates on the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College. We especially encourage Class Officers, particularly Alumnae Council Representatives, to attend this meeting and share pertinent information with their classmates. An alumna who contributes a minimum of $40 shall be an active member for the fiscal year in which a contribution is made and for the following fiscal year. Only active Members of the Alumnae Council may vote and participate in elections.
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AADC Northern New Jersey Regional Connection Group Afternoon Tea
Thanks to alumnae for joining us for the AADC Northern New Jersey Regional Connection Group Afternoon Tea hosted by Lois Rabinowitz Steinberg '59 in her Livingston, NJ, home on May 20. In addition to connecting with sister alumnae, AADC leaders shared strategic initiatives. Alumnae were joined by our recently appointed Alumnae Engagement Chair Karen Lynch '79, AADC President Jeanne Fox '75, Lisa Mizrahi-Kaado '03, AADC Board of Directors Member and Chair of the Victoria Dabrowski Schmidt ’42 Workplace and Professional Development Symposium, and Eileen Cotter, Director of Development. Special thanks to our gracious host, Lois.
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New York City Regional Connection Group Tour and Luncheon
Thanks to alumnae living in New York City and surrounding area for participating in our AADC New York City Regional Connection Group tour and luncheon on May 21. Sister alumnae took a private tour of the Neue Galerie, before the museum opened to the public for the day, which included the exhibition "Before the Fall: German and Austrian Art of the 1930s." Following the tour, the group enjoyed lunch and socializing at Cafe Fledermaus, located within the museum. Special thanks to Elizabeth Szancer '72 for helping us plan this event.
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Alumnae In the News
Share your stories with the AADC. We often hear stories from alumnae about their lives and friendships with each other, their successes, news of special recognition or honors and more. Please share your news and email us with your story at: douglassalumnae@douglassalumnae.org.
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Network Through Our AADC Regional Connection Groups
Our groups are growing all the time! What a great way to connect with each other and with the AADC. Reach out to the group chairs listed below to get involved. To help us start one in your area, contact Senior Associate Director of Alumnae Relations
Valerie Hughes Zieniuk '05.
New York City Regional Connection Group, Co-Chairs Lillian Zeisel Cohen ’59 and Susan Goldfine ’63. Contact staff liaison
Valerie Hughes Zieniuk '05.
New Jersey Regional Connection Groups, Chair for Central,
Mindy Raso Kirstein ’77; for Northern and Southern. Contact staff liaison Valerie Hughes Zieniuk ’05.
North Carolina Regional Groups – Wilmington and Raleigh/Durham, Chair
Donna Coulson ’77.
Palm Beach Area, Florida, Co-Chairs Lois Rabinowitz Steinberg ‘59 and Carole Kurzawa Kurtz ’59. Contact staff liaison
Eileen Cotter.
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Engage with Your Alumnae Sisters Through AADC Affinity Networks
Reach out to one of our affinity network leaders to connect with alumnae with similar interests.To learn more about existing groups or developing a new group, contact Associate Director of Alumnae Relations
Egypt Pringley '16.
AADC Asian Alumnae Network & AADC Latina Alumnae Network, Contact Associate Director of Alumnae Relations
Egypt Pringley '16 to help re-start these groups.
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Sign Up for Alumnae Travel
The AADC offers many exciting travel opportunities to see the world and connect with sister alumnae through our Alumnae Travel Program. Join AADC Executive Director Valerie Anderson '81, who will host some of our exciting trips:
Rhine River Cruise: Exclusively Chartered on MS Amadeus Silver III, July 4-12, 2018
Amalfi Coast, Italy: Stay in Vietri sul Mare, Explore Naples, October 9-17, 2018
Egypt: Cairo, Luxor, Nile River Cruise, January 8-19, 2019
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Save the Dates for Upcoming Programs and Events
Victoria Dabrowski Schmidt '42 Workplace and Professional Development Symposium, Saturday, September 8, 2018, Douglass Student Center, featuring multiple panels and networking.
AADC Black Alumnae Network Jewel Plummer Cobb Sisters Conference, Saturday, October 13, 2018, Douglass Student Center, Trayes Hall.
AADC Fall Alumnae Council,
Saturday, November 3
AADC Society of Excellence Induction Ceremony & Luncheon, Saturday November 3
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