Have you heard that we are continuing the celebration of our 100th anniversary with our new women's conference, Women Moving Forward, as we commemorate National Women’s History Month! You're invited on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the Hilton East Brunswick Hotel & Executive Meeting Center, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Take Advantage of Early Bird Tickets to the Conference!

Thanks to the generosity of conference benefactor the Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation, Inc., we are able to provide tickets to our in-person conference at a nominal price. Join us for a day of powerful, inspiring sessions, networking opportunities, and celebration, featuring some 15 presenters, including keynote Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation, pictured. There is no topic or issue we won't explore! To learn more about conference presenters, sessions and to purchase early bird tickets, click here.

AADC Sisterhood Book Club Virtual Book Club

Tuesday, December 6 | 7:00 pm ET, Zoom

Pull up a chair and connect at our virtual discussion about ''Patriarchy Stress Disorder: The Invisible Inner Barrier to Women's Happiness and Fulfillment." Join us to discover the impact of stress and what you can do about it.

Register online

AADC New Jersey Regional Connection Group Gathering

Lunch Reception & Matinee at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center 

Sunday, December 11 | 12:00 pm lunch reception | 2:00 pm showtime

ALL alumnae, friends and family members are welcome for this Broadway-bound, heartwarming and powerful musical JOY, based on the life of Joy Mangano — the entrepreneur, inventor and best-selling author, whose success all started with the invention of a mop — her Miracle Mop! Individual ticket price includes the reception and show. A special AADC thanks to our lunch reception benefactor Sharon Matlofsky Karmazin '67!

Click here to join us!

This holiday season, please help us build on our proud history and create a bright future with a gift before the new year. Your gift advances our AADC mission and builds resources needed to continue our success. Donate today by visiting www.douglassalumnae.org/MakeAGift to give securely on-line or via our mobile Giving App at https://www.Givelify.com/ Thank you for your generosity.

Finding and selecting candidates for Board positions is critical to our success. We invite you to nominate an alumna for one of six General Members openings. Please see our nomination forms for complete descriptions and to complete and submit forms for consideration to the AADC Nominating Committee Chair Dolores Ijames Bryant '84. 



Nominations for general members: Deadline is January 12, 2023

Each year, the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College awards fellowships to alumnae for the 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 during the application period from November 1, 2022 to March 1, 2023. You will be considered for all fellowships for which you are eligible. If you have questions regarding alumnae fellowships, please email Susan Wallace at swallace@douglassalumnae.org. For details about fellowships and to download the application, please visit www.douglassalumnae.org/alumnae/fellowships

Visit the AADC online store today and shop for our customized merchandise! Proceeds from the sale of products benefit the AADC and help support the traditional programs, dynamic new initiatives, and programs and events offered through the AADC for alumnae and friends. Note: Please allow 7-10 business days for production and shipment. Read our vendor’s return policy before placing your order.

Shop now and help support your alumnae association while doing so!

Reunion Planning Meeting

January 9 | 6:00 pm | Virtual

Having milestone class input for reunion planning helps to create a seamlessly blended reunion for all classes​. It feels great to help plan a special and meaningful event for sister alumnae of all ages and from all over the country​. Join us at our upcoming committee meeting, register today!

Reunion 2023 brings time-honored and new traditions and excitement. We will herald the Class of 1973 on its 50th Vanguard Reunion and Milestone Classes ending in 3s and 8s. For reunion updates and to register for our meeting, visit douglassalumnae.org/reunion.

Calling All Milestone Reunion 2023 Class Officers: We Need You!

We are calling on you to review your class leadership and to find volunteers for open Class Officer positions. The role of Class Officers is vital to outreach efforts, especially during Reunion planning. Each class president, vice president, secretary, fund agent, Alumnae Council representative and historian has a role to fulfill. You help strengthen and encourage bonds between classmates and all that our alumnae organization offers. For a list of open positions for Class Officers for Milestone Reunion 2023 Classes, please visit www.dogulassalumnae.org/reunion.

January 12 | 6:30 pm ET | Zoom

Our Virtual Smart Talk about finding success in the new economy features Enid Sorkowitz '89, who went from a Silicon Valley tech career to volunteerism, to being her own boss. Learn how she navigated through major life changes to ultimately begin a successful career in online reselling. Find out what she discovered along the way and how to navigate as a reseller. Get advice about every aspect, such as finding your niche, marketing and customer service.

Hosted by AADC Bunting Connections Affinity Group and Young Alumnae Network

Saturday, February 4 | 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm ET

It will soon be time for our popular Cabin Fever gathering, together with the "Sweet Treat Challenge & Recipe Exchange" where you can tempt your taste buds! Take a break in person this year at the Ruth Schilling Hennessy Alumnae Center to share time doing crafts like knitting, crocheting and more! Don't worry if you have never held a needle, we'll learn from each other! Please see registration for event details.

Volunteer to serve on the AADC Social Media Committee and help us connect, engage and interact with alumnae and friends across our DouglassAlumnae social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. To get involved, please email Anne Marie Russo at amrusso@douglassalumnae.org.

We are pleased to offer many exciting travel opportunities through our Alumnae Travel program where you can see the world and connect with sister alumnae. Join AADC Executive Director Valerie Anderson ’81, who will host some of our exciting upcoming travel. View links below for upcoming destinations from our travel vendor, AHI. For AHI website with all AADC trips, click here.

Legend of Nile (Egypt) – January 10-21, 2023 click here

Israel - Land of Cultural Treasures –

February 25 – March 6, 2023 click here

Italy’s Magnificent Lakes – June 27-July 5, 2023 click here

Normandy-France – September 30-October 8, 2023 click here

Morocco – November 10-19, 2023 click here

The AADC and AHI Travel continue to monitor the impact of the pandemic. Trips are subject to change.

It sounds like a rhetorical question, but do you shop online at Amazon? With more online shopping than ever during the pandemic, many people have upped their online shopping game. But did you know that every time you buy something, a small donation from that purchase can be sent to the AADC? AmazonSmile is a simple way to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you.

First, go to smile.amazon.com and designate the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College as the recipient of your donation. Then shop as you always do, using your existing account information. There is no charge for the service, so you won’t pay extra for your purchases, and the AADC will receive a donation from your shopping. 

Start – or continue – shopping on Amazon and let the dollars mount up for the AADC! Please note that AmazonSmile donations to the AADC do not benefit NJC, DRC, Douglass or Rutgers. They benefit the AADC and help keep our mission in motion. Thank you.

Make New Friends & Connect as a Volunteer

The AADC welcomes all alumnae! To get involved as a volunteer, please email the AADC or call (732) 246-1600.

Stay In Touch with Your Alumnae Association

Have you moved? Do you have a new email or phone number? Please let the AADC know so that we can stay in touch. Click here to update contact information.

Engage with the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College (AADC) on social media using our official and exclusive handle "DouglassAlumnae" on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube. 

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