The MHC SoCal Digest Issue 7
A Message From The Board
We have a new LOOK and a few other notable updates to share!
In Progress:
We are revamping the website to make it more interactive with some fun new additions! Follow along as updates occur HERE.
Currently:
We have expanded our social media to connect with you in more ways :) * See bottom of this newsletter to connect with us on your platform of choice.
On the Horizon:
The board is embarking on a NEW 3 Year Strategic Plan for 2025 - 2028 starting with surveys to come in October.
2 Survey’s will be sent out that will need your participation!
1) General Alums survey sent your way on October 14th / Due back by October 20th
2) Young Alums survey sent your way on October 21st / Due back by the 27th.
Your feedback is extremely valued and we’d love to hear from YOU! More info to come in your inbox.
Jackie Duvivier Castillo ‘91
In her free time Jackie can be found zipping around DTLA where she lives with her pup Romeo. Romeo and Jackie also love to frolic in the sand and sea on a sunny Saturday!
Mary Sheehan Rajswing ‘76
She’s a 1976 grad with majors in French and Economics who had the great fortune of studying in Paris for two semesters, during which I made lifelong French friends and even my new family there. Today I am both an avid Francophile and an athlete: at MHC I played 4 seasons of field hockey and 2 of lacrosse. Sports were a big part of my MoHo experience and I feel lucky to make sports also as lifelong as possible!
Emma Boisselle ‘13
When not doing theatre or working on the board, Emma enjoys playing board games, doing hot yoga, camping, and traveling. This summer she traveled to New Zealand.
Alyssa Mason ‘10
In her free time you can find her trying out new restaurants and cafes with friends, going on adventures with her two dogs or cooking a new delicious recipe that was sent to her by friends who request her creations. Cooking not only relaxes her, but also challenges her to try new things!
Chitra Goswami ‘99
This May, Chitra attended her 25th reunion and then later traveled to Ireland for the first time. A travel enthusiast, she enjoys exploring flea markets, dining out, and recently purchased a keyboard piano, hoping that if she buys it, she can learn it.
Caitlin Healey ‘09
Caitlin is an avid runner. In the early mornings she clocks many miles around Lake Balboa, the Santa Monica Mountains and the San Gabriels. She loves cooking, reading, drinking coffee and doing crossword puzzles with her cats, who have terrible vocabularies.
Lilia Duchrow ‘87
Lilia has made it a priority over the past few years to capture her life-long interest in traveling and learning about other parts of the world. She traveled earlier this year with friend and fellow MHC Alum, Christine W. Hartmann (Class of 1987), to Scotland for their own planned theme of "Castles, Cathedrals, and Cemeteries, with a side of vegan food."
Gretchen Hays ‘64
Enjoyed her 60th Reunion in May and attended the Babson graduation for our class’ Intern student. At home, it’s arts and music. Volunteer for Ojai Music Festival 25+ Years; Hollywood Bowl including a rehearsal; MetLive is beginning again. Otherwise, I LOVE to read - have four library cards - one in CO where we have an old family mountain cabin.
MOHO BUZZ
Highlights from On-Campus
The MHC new STRATEGIC PLAN has launched! Learn more HERE!
Have you heard about The Gates?! Let us get you caught up to speed! It’s made for YOU to connect with other MHC Alums, current students and Faculty.
The Gates is for our MHC community.
Go Here: https://thegates.mtholyoke.edu/hub/mountholyoke/groups/club-of-southern-california/about + Click on Join
Utilize this video on how to create a profile in The Gates to get set up!
The Gates is a networking and connections platform that is exclusive to the Mount Holyoke community.
Moving forward, all announcements, discussions and updates will be shared on The Gates. This change will make it easier for everyone to stay connected and engaged, as well as streamline our communications. We encourage you to join the The Gates group as soon as possible to stay up to date with all the latest news and events.
Follow along & stay tuned for further insight!
MHC SEEN AROUND SOCAL
Come to one of our events and you’ll be featured in this section :)
Send Off Party for NEW Students Going to MHC THIS FALL!
Maritime Museum Outing!
Night @ The Pantages for the Show - The Company
LA @ Wattles Mansion Book Club was a Hit!
Book: I Never Thought of It That Way, by Mónica Guzmán.
UPCOMING EVENTS TO ATTEND!
Santa Barbara Mountain Day on Tuesday, October 15 / 4:00pm - 5:30pm. RSVP—> HERE
Central LA Mountain Day Hike on Saturday, October 19 / 10:00am - 1:00pm. RSVP—> HERE
Silicon Beach / Culver City Mountain Day Celebration Ice Cream Social on Saturday, October 19 / 1:00pm - 3:00pm. RSVP—> HERE
West Hollywood! MHC College Club of SoCal Arts & Entertainment Affinity Group Visits The SCHINDLER House + Lunch on November 2 / 11:00am - 2:00pm. RSVP—> HERE
Every Little Bit Helps.
Did you know: MHC does not provide financial assistance to local Clubs? Therefore, the SoCal Club’s capacity to organize events, secure venues, engage speakers, communicate, build out the regional concept, and provide members with assistance for fee- based events rests with you!
The SoCal Club is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. All gifts may be tax deductible to the extent that the laws provide. If your employer provides opportunities for matching gifts as part of charitable initiatives, please let us know by contacting mhcalumssocal@gmail.com.
AS ALWAYS, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!
VOLUNTEER WITH THE CLUB
Please email Club President, Jackie Duvivier Castillo at jduvivierc@yahoo.com if you are interested in learning more!