Heading down the homestretch....

Our 35th REUNION IS ALMOST HERE!! 

May 15th is a lot closer than you think 😀

There are almost 150 members of the great class of 1990 registered to attend our Milestone 35th Reunion! 

Our Class HQ is CHASE HOUSE!!

Reunion Co-Chairs Amanda Orr and Stephanie Smith have been hard at work with our Reunion volunteers planning and preparing for a great time with engaging programs, delicious meals, and plenty of time for hanging out together and catching up!

Please go ahead and browse some of the lovely items our classmates have offered for our class auction. The access code is Smith1990. Even if you may not be able to attend the reunion, you can still bid to support our class. Please note that there are some physical items that require you to be present at reunion to pick them up, but others can be shipped within the United States. 

If you have general Reunion questions, please see the main Smith Reunion website.

If you have not done so already, please download the official Smith College Reunion App, just look for the official logo when you are searching for the app. This will be your best resource during reunion for information about meals, lectures, campus tours, visits, and more. 

Our latest newsletter is available here and please be sure to check out our Class of 1990 Facebook group for the very latest news. I am much better at social media than I am at Blogger 😬

I cannot wait to see you in May!

xoxo

Emma

GenXtraordinary is getting ready for our 35th Reunion!

 *knock, knock* ...helloooo? anyone here? *cough, cough* Whoa, it's a little dusty, but here we are!

OK, Smithies of the great class of 1990 ARE YOU READY TO RUMBLE?! After our virtual 30th reunion, it will be great to be on campus for our 35th. How time flies!

Here are a few photos from our 25th Reunion plus a photo of members of the Class of 1990 with their Class of 2022 graduates at Ivy Day. 😊

Our theme is GenXtraordinary, so please start thinking of fun ways to celebrate all things Gen-X. We will not be ignored any longer! 😜 Send pics and ideas to me directly, or please comment on this post, or find us in our Class of 1990 FB group. 

I cannot wait to see you in May! xoxo Emma 

Letter from Class President, November 2020

 Hello, friends from Class of 1990!

I am excited to introduce our new team of Class of 1990 officers, who are volunteering for a 5-year term until our next reunion in May 2025.  

 

Reunion Chairs: Amanda Orr and Stephanie Smith
Secretary: Stephanie Foster
Treasurer: Bronwyn Wallace
Digital Media Coordinator: Cathy Katona
Fund Team Coordinators: Karen Smith and Dorothy Adler Kenney

While we were not able to celebrate our 30th Reunion in person in May, more than 100 members of the class—from across the US and internationally—logged in to our Virtual Reunion (and dance party!).  Our reunion class gift to Smith was $560,000.  Thank you to all who participated and donated!

Having so many of our classmates together during the Virtual Reunion, even for just a few minutes over the internet, was energizing for all who were involved.  Many have since remarked that they had not realized how important Reunion was to them until it was gone—that the loss of connecting with classmates in person is still felt these few months later.  Therefore, a primary goal of our new class officer team is to find ways to keep this Reunion energy alive by fostering additional opportunities for connecting.  

Planning is underway for a series of virtual Class of ’90 gatherings--Zoom get-togethers and webinars focused on professional topics, current events and issues, navigating life in our ‘50’s, and some “just for fun” sessions.  

Please take our survey and let us know what topics are most interesting to you.  We request that you complete the survey by November 15, 2020 so that we can start planning.

Once we’ve synthesized what we have heard from you, we will send out a calendar of events through e-mail.  If you were unable to participate in the Virtual Reunion, we hope you will join us for some of these sessions—we would love to see you!  

We also hope that additional connections with our Smith friends and family might help ease the dislocation many continue to experience during the pandemic.  Whether it’s sending your news to the Alumnae Quarterly, contributing to the conversation in our active Facebook group, or participating in an upcoming virtual gathering, there are many ways to be in touch with the class and the larger Smith community; please also see the links below.  

Stay safe and well, ‘90’s—and we hope to see you soon, virtually!

All the best, 

Megan Mulvihill Elkins

Class President

meganmulvihill@icloud.com

Virtual Gatherings Survey for 2021

Planning is underway for a series of virtual Class of ’90 gatherings--Zoom get-togethers and webinars focused on professional topics, current events and issues, navigating life in our ‘50’s, and some “just for fun” sessions.  

Please take our survey and let us know what topics are most interesting to you.  We request that you complete the survey by November 15, 2020 so that we can start planning.

Contacts for 1990 Class Officers 2020-2025

 Here are the email addresses for the Class officers: 

Class President: Megan Mulvihill Elkins meganmulvihill@icloud.com

Reunion Chairs: Amanda Orr amandaorr@gmail.com  and Stephanie Smith stephaniesmithjajodia@gmail.com 

Secretary: Stephanie Foster Stefania.Foster@gmail.com   

Treasurer: Bronwyn Wallace Bronwyn.Wallace@hkstrategies.com  

Digital Media Coordinator: Cathy Katona ckatona@mac.com  

Fund Team Coordinators: Karen Smith kannes@msn.com  and Dorothy Adler Kenney marydorothyadler@gmail.com 

'90's in the News!

 ‘90’s in the News!

The Muhammad Ali Center recently named Farah Pandith ’90 as its first-ever Muhammad Ali Global Peace Laureate. In her role, Pandith will work with NGOs, corporations, philanthropists and governments in ways that build on the center’s commitment to social justice.  Read more about the Center and Farah’s appointment here.

2020 Commencement & Reunion Canceled

From Alumnae Relations, March 18, 2020

Smith has made the difficult decision to cancel Reunion 2020. These are unprecedented times and, while our hearts are heavy, we know that putting the health and wellbeing of our community first is the wise and prudent choice. Every year, we look forward to welcoming alumnae back to campus. Please know that the Alumnae Relations and Development team shares your disappointment about this cancellation.

Refunds
*All registrations will be automatically refunded over the next few weeks.

*You may opt to donate your registration instead to The Smith Fund in support of our students and the college. If you wish to do so, please write to reunionregistration@smith.edu.

*We are also grateful to those alumnae who made additional optional donations to the college at the time of registration. Unless you advise us otherwise, we will retain those Smith Fund gifts made through the registration process. If you wish to have your gift refunded, please write to reunionregistration@smith.edu.

Stay Connected
We know that Reunion is an important time where alums look forward to connecting with classmates and friends. Our staff will remain in touch with your class officers to discuss ways to share information and important updates. Reach out to your classmates by phone, email or on social media. Let’s be creative to keep the Smith connections going!

Additional Questions?
Contact the Reunion Registration Customer Service Team at reunionregistration@smith.edu or 413-585-2150.

We ask for your patience and understanding in the weeks ahead as we work to address your questions and process hundreds of registration refunds. At this time of so much uncertainty, we are grateful for the level of care and generosity shared within the Smith community. Our alums and students make us proud every day; this month is no exception.