AADC October 2020
Enews & Douglass Alumnae Highlights
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Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway to Address AADC Excellence in Inclusion and Equity Initiative |
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Removing the Veil on Racism: A Second Look at the Impact of Code Switching
Tuesday, November 10, 6-7:30 pm
Virtual Event
The Associate Alumnae of Douglass College proudly welcomes Dr. Jonathan Holloway, 21st President of Rutgers University, as guest speaker for the next interactive workshop in our AADC Excellence in Inclusion and Equity Initiative on November 10. This session, “Removing the Veil on Racism: A Second Look at the Impact of Code Switching,” takes place from 6-7:30 PM, via Zoom. Registration is open to all alumnae, friends and the Rutgers community.
An eminent historian and an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Holloway began his presidency on July 1, 2020. He previously served as provost of Northwestern University and dean of Yale College.
This session is the fourth in our ongoing series, “Removing the Veil on Racism,” and will be presented by attorney Caprice R. Jenerson '90, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, New York Legal Assistance Group. Caprice will examine the far-reaching toll of code switching, beyond exhaustion to depression, physical manifestations, imposter syndrome and more. She will focus on the solution of decentering white culture as the norm and about how we can blur, or even erase, the line between white culture and “others.”
Through the AADC Excellence in Inclusion and Equity Initiative, we build on the intrinsic trust among alumnae and friends to discuss how we can advance equity and inclusion in the context of uncomfortable realities. We are stronger when we move forward together in solidarity and are able to value, include, respect and embrace our differences. In doing so, we make our community, the country and the world a better place.
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About Our Presenter: Caprice Jenerson ’90, Esq., is the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer at the New York Legal Assistance Group and shares from her advocacy as a criminal defense attorney for the last 21 years. She presented the AADC's workshop, "Removing the Veil on Racism: The Impact of Double Consciousness and Code Switching," in September. She also delivered the 2020 Zagoren Lecture, "Access Justice for Those Experiencing Poverty: Historical View and Perspective for the Future." Caprice served as president of the AADC Black Alumnae Network (BAN) during the inaugural meeting of the Evelyn Sermons Field '49 Literary Society in 2016 and at the AADC BAN Sisters Conference "Telling Our Truth," commemorating the 35th anniversary of BAN.
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AADC Virtual Awards Recognition Ceremony |
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Save the Date
Saturday, December 5, 2020, 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Join us for our first-ever AADC Virtual Awards Recognition Ceremony as we proudly honor our 2020 Society of Excellence and our AADC Award honorees. Registration will be available soon at www.douglassalumnae.org/event-registration.
2020 AADC Society of Excellence Honorees
Phoebe Godfrey '88, Ph.D.
Kathi Love '75
Imbolo Mbue '01
2020 AADC Award Honorees
Margaret T. Corwin Award: Ann Darby ’77
Alumnae Recognition Awards: Helen Galt ’69,
Janet Pegg ’78, Jennifer Bender ’93
Young Alumna Mabel Award: Tracy Ng ’15
Vanguard Service Award: Isabel Goll Drzewiecki ’61
AADC Medal: Victoria Dabrowski Schmidt ’42
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Register for Virtual AADC Fall Alumnae Council 2020 |
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Saturday, November 7, 2020, 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Hosted Virtually on Zoom
The virtual door will open at 8:30 am and will close at 9:05 am. The business meeting will begin promptly at 9:05 am.
Mark your calendars to attend our virtual Fall Alumnae Council 2020 meeting. Meetings of the Council are held at least twice each fiscal year and are open to Alumnae Council Representatives and all active members of the Association. Alumnae who have contributed a minimum of $40 to the AADC are considered “active members” in the fiscal year in which the contribution is made and for the following fiscal year, as defined in the AADC Bylaws. Please note that only Alumnae Council representatives who have signed a confidentiality agreement and are "active members" of the AADC are eligible to vote at the business meeting. Please see registration for additional information. RSVP by Nov. 4.
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AADC Online Store is Now Open, Shop Now Through Nov. 8 |
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The store will be open until November 8, 2020, at 9:00 am. After this time, orders will be processed and should be received in time for the holidays. Please read our vendor's return policy before placing your order.
Proceeds from the sale of products benefit the AADC. They do not benefit NJC, DRC, Douglass or Rutgers. They support the traditional programs, dynamic new initiatives, and events offered through the AADC for alumnae.
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Connect and Engage Virtually with Sister Alumnae |
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At a time when we are physically separate and practicing social distancing, the connections embodied by our AADC alumnae community have become even more vital. We are adapting in innovative ways to enhance our connections in this new environment.
Have you joined us for one of our inspiring virtual events and programs by tuning in via Zoom? We hope that you will reach out to each other and to the AADC to connect and engage soon!
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AADC Virtual Tea with Tina Gordon '72
Sunday, November 15, 2020, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Calling all AADC Sisters! We are getting together again for the popular, one-hour "Tea with Tina,” hosted online by Tina Gordon '72, AADC Board Vice President of Marketing & Communications. The AADC offers this special virtual event so we can chat with each other and get together online. Feel free to don a hat and put whatever you like to drink in your cup. No politics, please, just your participation in an open discussion that might include what new and different things you have tried lately, how you are coping, books you have read, resources you might recommend and more. The link to our virtual event will be sent to you upon registration.
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— SAVE THE DATE —
AADC New York Regional Connection Group:
Cocktails & Conversation with Artist Florence Weisz ’63
Saturday, November 21, 2020, 2:00 pm, via Zoom
AADC New Jersey Regional Connection Group:
Recipe Share & Holiday Cookbook
Sunday, November 22, 2020, 11:00 am, via Zoom
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We will discuss the novel "White Teeth" by Zadie Smith at our next virtual gathering of the AADC Sisterhood Book Club. Save the date and mark your calendar to join us online on Saturday, January 9, 2021, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
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Get Involved in the AADC Alumnae Reunion Weekend 2021 Planning Committee
Next year it is going to be double the connections and double the classes as we commemorate milestone class reunions from both class years ending in 0s and 5s, as well as 1s and 6s, for a special AADC Alumnae Reunion Weekend 2021, from June 4 to 6. The Class of 1970 and the Class of 1971 will join together to mark their Vanguard 50th Reunions. We salute the Class of 1970 and the Class of 1971 for sharing the spotlight. The AADC knows the many ways alumnae cherish and look forward to reuniting, reconnecting and reminiscing with classmates for Reunion. Reunion Committee Chair Elena Anastasiou Rossi '78 invites all alumnae to get involved and attend virtual planning meetings. Please email Egypt Pringley '16 at the AADC at [email protected] to get involved.
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Important Note Regarding Events and Programs
As the impact of the global COVID-19 global pandemic continues to evolve, our primary focus is on the health and safety of our AADC alumnae community and AADC staff. With this in mind, we will provide further updates as they evolve regarding the impact on AADC events and programs. We hope you will consider connecting and engaging with the AADC and each other through our upcoming virtual events and programs.
Decisions about the hosting of AADC Alumnae Reunion Weekend 2021 will be made according to the CDC, State of New Jersey, Rutgers University and the AADC Board of Directors. The AADC Reunion Committee will be informed and actively involved in all reunion decisions.
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AADC Alumnae Travel Tentative Schedule for 2021
Greece: Athens & the Island of Poros, June 11, 2021, 9 days (tentative)
Morocco: Land of Enchantment, October 29, 2021, 9 days (tentative)
Please note that trips for 2021 are under review, pending safety concerns and regulations surrounding the pandemic and may be disrupted or rescheduled in accordance with our travel vendor, AHI Travel.
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We Are Only Missing Your Story |
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We've been publishing stories online from alumnae near and far. Read about how alumnae sisters are dealing with the pandemic and today's critical issues. Share YOUR story with your alumnae sisters. Are you dealing with school changes for your children or grandchildren? Have you completely revamped your business as a result of the pandemic or started a new one? What’s new, different, challenging and worth sharing? We would love to hear from you. Email us at [email protected]
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Put the AADC Mission in Motion While You Shop |
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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.
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.
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Calling All NJ State Employees
Did you know that you can contribute to the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College through the New Jersey State Employee Charitable Campaign? Just make a gift or pledge at https://njecc.americascharities.stratuslive.com and designate the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College (code #6692) as the recipient organization.
Contributions to the AADC do not benefit NJC, DRC, Rutgers or Douglass.
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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 the AADC
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 Contact Us.
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Now, more than ever, we are reminded of the importance of our alumnae community. Help keep our alumnae community, the AADC, strong by supporting the AADC Annual Appeal. This appeal is not on behalf of NJC, DRC, Douglass or Rutgers. It supports the AADC’s mission of connecting and engaging all Douglass alumnae. www.douglassalumnae.org/MakeAGift
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