Welcome Class of 2028

WEAA welcomes the following new 2028 scholars who will receive scholarships and mentoring during the next four years at Northwestern. We look forward to getting to know them in the coming months. Learn more about them on our website and in our first quarter 2025 newsletter.

Samantha Esquivel

Minaissa Maiga

Kiara Green

Daniela Caceres

Reshma Toolsie

New Board Member

Marjorie Passini, Ph.D.

We welcome Marjorie Passini, Ph.D. to our board. Marjorie lived in Chapin Hall during her studies at NU and is one of the many women who lived in Chapin Hall, paving the way for others. She brings with her many artifacts from her days as a scholar at NU, which will be added to our archive collection. Click here to view a WEAA 1966 brochure and here to view a statement of accounts that Marjorie has gifted us.

Memories of Chapin Hall

The Archives Committee has been working with our NU student photographer, Ava Mandoli, to conduct and produce video interviews of current and past board members who lived in Chapin Hall. Five interviews have been completed: Helen Gagel, Carolyn Utech, Agnes Roach, and Marjorie Passini, Ph.D. Marti Bjornson, who did not live in Chapin Hall, was also interviewed.

The video interviewing started with our Chapin Hall members, but will include other board members. Our second group of interviewees will include current and past board officers followed by a third group for all remaining members.

Our first video is Carolyn Lorenz Ultech.

We will post others as they become available.

Other Items of Interest

Condolences

WEAA extends our deepest sympathy to the families of the following past board members who have passed away.

Colleen Karavites Karr

WEAA extends our deepest sympathy to the family of Colleen Karavites Karr who passed away recently. Colleen served on the WEAA Board 1981-1995.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/obituaries/colleen-karavites-karr-northfield/

Helen Rush Hutchison

Helen Rush Hutchison, one of WEAA’s earlier board members, passed away at 95 on October 7, 2021 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Helen was a member and president of WEAA. Her years of service and leadership will be remembered.

https://www.messingermortuary.com/obituaries/Helen-Rush-Hutchison?obId=27125865

Martha Kofoed

Martha Ann Kofoed passed away at the age of 95 in Glenview, Illinois on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Martha served on the board of WEAA from approximately 2010 through 2016. As Room Chair, she reserved the WEAA spring and fall dinner dates at the John Evans Alumni House.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/martha-kofoed-obituary?id=51721463

Seeking New Board Members

WEAA is seeking additional board members. We are a working board and are looking for individuals who share our vision and mission. Alumnae and other women who are committed to serve should contact us via email.

Email Address: weaa1871@gmail.com

Website: https://weaa-northwestern.org/

Let Us Hear From You...

WEAA looks forward to hearing from past board members and alumnae.

You can be helpful to our current scholars and recent graduates by becoming an alumnae mentor. What does this require? Simply email us at weaa1871@gmail.com with your degree and/or career area. Your information will be made available to scholars who may be interested in contacting you with questions about your career area.

Mentor From Anywhere

WEAA Fundraising Campaign

For most of its first 100 years, the WEAA operated a residence for women students at Northwestern University. Since 1968, the association has provided tuition grants to women students at Northwestern who meet the WEAA criteria of superior academic ability, personal potential, and financial need.

Your gift continues the support of Women Investing in Women for current and future scholars.

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