AADC December 2019 E-news & Douglass Alumnae Highlights
The Associate Alumnae of Douglass College sends holiday greetings and warm wishes to you and your loved ones for a joyous holiday season. We are pleased to share upcoming events and programs in the December enews and highlights. The coming new year is an opportunity to see the AADC's "Mission in Motion!" We look forward to 2020 as we move  Forward Together, Better Togethe r .
Attorney Caprice Jenerson '90, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer at the New York Legal Assistance Group, To Deliver 2020 Zagoren Lecture in March
Zagoren Lecture 2020: "Access Justice for Those Experiencing Poverty: Historical View and Perspective for the Future"
 
As a criminal defense attorney for 21 years, Caprice Jenerson '90 practiced in the State of Georgia and says that she "challenged draconian prison terms, mass incarceration and racial inequalities in the criminal justice system." She then spent two years in Washington, D.C., as the Senior Resource Counsel of the Clemency Project 2014, a collaborative effort led by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers to engage and train more than 4,000 lawyers to prepare clemency petitions for individuals incarcerated in federal prisons. Her work has made an impact. She was nominated to the National Black Lawyers Top 100 for 2019.

Caprice will share her experiences and advocacy at the upcoming 2020 Zagoren Lecture presented by the AADC on Sunday, March 8, at the Douglass Student Center. Currently, Caprice serves a dual role at the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG), a leading provider of free civil legal services. As the Director of the Pro Bono and Volunteer Unit, she leads a team of volunteer management professionals to expand services. She also cultivates relationships with corporations, law firms and law schools to advance organizational goals. Caprice is also NYLAG’s first-ever Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer. She builds cultural awareness, implements diversity and inclusion initiatives, and to creates programs and policies that foster inclusive workplace climates.

As past president of the AADC Black Alumnae Network, Caprice led the inaugural meeting of the Evelyn Sermons Field '49 Literary Society in August 2016. She was also integral to planning the 2016 AADC BAN Sisters Conference "Telling Our Truth," commemorating the 35th anniversary of BAN. Caprice notes that she and daughter, Raven Jenerson '17, "both share a deep sense of purpose in serving others in their personal and professional lives."
Mark your calendars for AADC Alumnae Reunion Weekend 2020, June 5 to June 7, 2020. We will herald the Vanguard 50th Class of 1970 and Milestone Classes of years ending in the 5s an 0s. Planning is underway with Class Officers and classmates from the Milestone Classes. Online registration will be available in late January.

The AADC Reunion Planning Committee is working hard on both traditional and new events for all to enjoy and celebrate. Many events at last year’s celebration, including Saturday morning’s Champagne Jazz Brunch, sold out quickly. Many volunteers are needed for Reunion. Get involved by reaching out to Chair Elena Anastasiou Rossi ’78 at lecgrossi@comcast.net .
AADC Alumnae Fellowships Application Deadline is March 1

Each year, the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College awards fellowships to alumnae for pursuit of graduate work in a field in which the graduate has achieved academic excellence and has identified sound career objectives. To apply for an alumnae fellowship, please complete and return an application by March 1, 2020 . You will be considered for all fellowships for which you are eligible. If you have questions regarding alumnae fellowships, please email Susan Sturgill. Completed applications may be returned by email to Susan Sturgill at ssturgill@douglassalumnae.org or faxed to the AADC at (732) 932-2883. For more information, visit  www.douglassalumnae.org/alumnae/fellowships
Nominate an Alumna to the AADC Board of Directors by January 10

Finding and selecting appropriate candidates for Board positions is critical to the success and leadership of the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College. We invite you to nominate an alumna for the Board or self nominate. Please complete and submit nominations to the AADC and Chair of the AADC Nominating Committee as noted on forms for consideration. Use either the self-nomination form or the board nomination form for nominations to an open board position. Nominations for general board members are due by  January 10, 2020 . Forms may be dowloaded in either a Word file format or PDF. If you wish to submit a nomination for AADC Alumnae Awards,  please click for more details .
AADC Printed Newsletter To Arrive in Homes in January

Be on the lookout for the upcoming printed January 2020 AADC Newsletter for Alumnae and Friends Annual Report Issue that will arrive in homes next month. A link to the publication will also be available on the AADC website in mid-January.
Support the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College (AADC) Annual Appeal before December 31, 2019! This appeal is not on behalf of NJC, DRC, Douglass or Rutgers. The AADC Annual Appeal supports our  educational, social and leadership opportunities  for alumnae. Donate today at:  www.douglassalumnae/makeagift   to help make 2020 our best year ever! #AADCForwardTogether #AADCProud
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Save the Date for Upcoming 2020 AADC Events & Programs
Saturday, January 4, 2020
AADC Black Alumnae Network Meet Up at Museum of Modern Art
To see exhibit: "Black Girl's Window" by Betye Saar, 10:50 am
New York City, RSVP

Saturday, January 18, 2020
AADC Black Alumnae Network Evelyn Sermons Field ’49 Literary Society
Discussion of “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi
Ruth Schilling Hennessy Alumnae Center, Bring your own lunch, 12:00 pm, Register

Saturday, January 18, 2020
Vision Board Party Hosted by Victoria Dabrowski Schmidt ’42 Workplace & Professional Development Planning Committee
Ruth Schilling Hennessy Alumnae Center, 3:00 pm, Register

Saturday, February 1, 2020
AADC Young Alumnae Network Sisterhood Book Club
Discussion of "A Thousand Splendid Suns," by Khaled Hosseini
Ruth Schilling Hennessy Alumnae Center, 11:00 am to 12 noon, Register

Saturday, February 1, 2020
Buntings Connections Affinity Network & AADC Young Alumnae Network
Cabin Fever and Sweet Treat Challenge & Recipe Exchange
Ruth Schilling Hennessy Alumnae Center, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Register

Saturday, February 22, 2020
AADC Smart Talks: Reaching Your Goals
Presented by Ikecia Lenese Mapp ‘01
Ruth Schilling Hennessy Alumnae Center, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Sunday, March 8, 2020
AADC Annual Zagoren Lecture Featuring Attorney Caprice Jenerson '90
Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer, New York Legal Assistance Group
"Access Justice for Those Experiencing Poverty:
Historical View and Perspective for the Future"
Douglass Student Center, 2:00 pm

Saturday, April 4, 2020
AADC Smart Talks: Composting 101
Presented by Esther Schachter Barcun ‘63
Ruth Schilling Hennessy Alumnae Center, 12:00 pm

Saturday, April 18, 2020
AADC Spring Alumnae Council
Douglass Student Center, 8:30 am

Saturday, April 18, 2020
AADC Celebrates Founders Day: AADC Alumnae Awards Ceremony & Luncheon
Featuring "History of the AADC" Keynote by Flora Buchbinder Cowen '59
Douglass Student Center, 12:00 pm

Saturday, April 25, 2020
AADC Open House: Rutgers Day
Ruth Schilling Hennessy Alumnae Center

Sunday, April 26, 2020
Annual Event to Honor AADC Benefactors
By invitation only , Douglass Student Center

Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7, 2020
AADC Alumnae Reunion Weekend 2020
Douglass Campus

Saturday, September 12, 2020
Annual Victoria Dabrowski Schmidt '42 Workplace & Professional Development Symposium
Douglass Student Center

For More Event and Program Information, visit www.douglassalumnae.org/event-registration

AADC Alumnae Travel
Morocco: Land of Enchantment: March 27 – April 5, 2020 (sold out)
Iceland Cruise: The Land of Fire and Ice:  June 22 – July 6, 2020
Portugal: Romance of the Douro River: October 13, 2020, 11 days
Verona, Italy: August 28, 2020, 8 days
Make New Friends & Connect as a Volunteer

The AADC needs alumnae to help bring our vibrant event and program offerings to fruition. To get involved as a volunteer, click here for more information about committees . Please email the AADC or call (732) 246-1600.