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Ever True Alumnae: Celebrating Their Past, Present, and Future

March is Women’s History Month and it’s the perfect time to celebrate 130 Years of Women at Brown and the 40th anniversary of the Pembroke Center. Events and programs held throughout the year are paying tribute to the generations of inspiring Brunonian women who have driven societal change and made a difference in the world. Join in now:

• Explore the history of women at Brown through the lens of several intriguing alumnae stories.
• Register for the April 6 Changing an Industry: Women in TV, Film & Media event featuring alumnae leaders in the entertainment industry.
• Alumnae: Apply to be a Women’s Launch Pad mentor for the opportunity to have a lasting one-on-one connection with a Brown student.

We encourage you to tap into these opportunities and the many other ways there are to get involved with the Brown community — whether that’s by shared identity, interest, or class year. Read on for more ideas on reconnecting with Brown this spring.

Ever True,

Carlos Lejnieks ’00, President, Brown Alumni Association
Michelle Lough, Interim Co-Vice President for Alumni Relations
Jill Rossi P’20, Interim Co-Vice President for Alumni Relations

Brunonians in Focus

Spotlighting alumni, students, faculty, and friends pursuing lives of usefulness and reputation

Conceptualized by Selina St Clair Mills ’93, the first chamber opera to have audio description and sign language integrated into the libretto and music will premiere in London next month.

Dr. Jill M. Baren ’83 will become the next president of Lake Forest College, making her the first woman to fill the role in the college’s 164 year history.

Betsy West ’73, P’17 co-directed a new documentary about the little-known civil rights trailblazer Pauli Murray.

George Braly ’70, the aerospace engineer who developed a method of removing lead from airplane fuel, is flying us all towards a cleaner and safer future together.

Pointz, a new app designed by Maggie Bachenberg ’22 and Trisha Ballakur ’22, will help connect riders with faster and safer bike routes.

Two-time Primetime Emmy winner Ellen Kuras ’81 will be the first woman recipient of the American Society of Cinematographers Lifetime Achievement Award.

Arn Chorn-Pond ’90 helps children of war and brings once-banned music back to rural villages.

Upcoming Events

All in-person events are subject to change and must observe current local public health regulations.

Watch. Listen. Learn.

Recorded lectures, panels, and community conversations featuring Brown faculty and alumni

Campus News Roundup

• Amid crisis in Ukraine, Brown community unites to provide support, host discussions
• President Biden appoints Dr. Ashish K. Jha to White House role to lead nation’s COVID-19 response
• University to celebrate impact, history of ‘50 Years of Medicine at Brown’
• COVID-19 has taken toll on health workers and systems, Brown physician-scientist tells Congress
• $10 million gift from Reed Hastings, Patty Quillin to bolster 58-year-old Brown-Tougaloo Partnership 
• Brown is nation’s top Fulbright-producing university, U.S. State Department data shows
• Brown researcher to lead $16M grant to explore potential cause, treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

As Seen on Social