Alumnae/i Weekend Schedule

Welcome to the 2025 Alumnae/i Weekend schedule. On this page you can find useful information about various sessions and events!

In-person schedule of events

Thursday, April 24

Groundbreaking of The Judy C. Lewent ’70 Science Center 

3:30 p.m. 

The cutting-edge Judy C. Lewent ’70 Science Center is designed to power the future of science, equipped to meet today’s challenges and push the boundaries of tomorrow. With state-of-the-art facilities, it will inspire and propel generations of students to success.

Come to campus a day early and join President Kent Devereaux and the Goucher College Community for The Groundbreaking of The Judy C. Lewent ’70 Science Center.  

RSVP HERE

 

Torrey Dinner 

5 p.m. | HEU Multipurpose Room, 203A

The Torrey Dinner is an opportunity to recognize student achievements, reconnect with alumnae/i, and share the evening with friends of the Data, Mathematical, and Computational Sciences Department. All are welcome to attend. Graduates of the Computer Science, Data Science, Integrative Data Analytics, and Mathematics programs are especially invited to attend. This year’s speaker is Lev Iwashko ’04, who majored in computer science.

Ticket registration will close one week prior to the event. Tickets are free for current students, but registration is still required. Tickets for all other guests are $25 each and include dinner. Registration and ticket purchase is available now.  

Friday, April 25

8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Registration and Goucher Welcome Lounge 

Alumnae/i House

Stop by the Alumnae/i House to check in, pick up your registration materials, and relax between events. Check the message boards, enjoy refreshments, and rendezvous with friends.

8:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Information Session

Admissions Office, Dorsey College Center

Reconnect with Goucher and give your prospective student a firsthand look at the Goucher experience! Join the 9:30 a.m. information session followed by a campus tour at 10:30 a.m., or attend the afternoon session at 12:30 p.m. with a 1:30 p.m. campus tour. Please register for an in-person visit on the Goucher College website. If you are not bringing a prospective student but would like to attend, please email the Admissions Office at visits@goucher.edu.

8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | Brewed Conversations With Student Leaders 

Buchner Hall

Enjoy a relaxed meet-up where student leaders and alumnae/i connect over a cup of coffee. This event is the perfect way to start your day, meet current students, and strengthen the Goucher community. Each table will feature a fishbowl filled with conversation starters to spark engaging discussions between alumnae/i and current students. There is no cost to attend this event, but preregistration is strongly encouraged. This event follows a drop-in format, allowing attendees to come and go at their convenience.

9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | One Stroke of a Nail File: Visualizing Deep Time 

Batza Room, Athenaeum

Take a class at Goucher! If human shortsightedness is the greatest threat to humanity, deep time thinking, a concept that refers to the entirety of geologic time, might be the antidote. The challenge is humans’ inability to conceive of deep time’s enormous time scales. In this class for alumnae/i, led by Professor Mary Marchand, we’ll explore recent attempts to visualize deep time.

10 - 11:30 a.m. | Historical Tour 

Alumnae/i House Courtyard

Join us for a special historical tour of Goucher’s campus during reunion weekend, where we’ll explore the landmarks and stories that have shaped our college over the years. This guided tour will take you through iconic sites, sharing insights into Goucher’s evolution and the moments that defined its legacy. As a highlight, alumnae/i will have the unique opportunity to visit current student residence halls, gaining a glimpse into modern student life and seeing how today’s Gophers live and learn. Residence hall highlights include the First-Year Village (with some special gathering spaces highlighted), Mary Fisher, Welsh, and Sondheim. Don’t miss this chance to reconnect with Goucher’s rich history and the vibrant community it continues to foster.

11 a.m. - Noon | Goucher’s Lost Museum: A Short History of Wonder

Batza Room, Athenaeum

Take a Class at Goucher! Have you ever wondered what it is like to discover a Chamber of Wonders? This class explores the collection of art, artifacts, and natural history that once made up the Museum of the Woman’s College of Baltimore, a nationally recognized museum that was, once upon a time, the jewel in the crown of Goucher’s (formerly) downtown campus.

Goucher’s diverse collection, which includes artifacts, art, and natural history such as ancient Egyptian mummies, specimens of flora and fauna, an articulated horse skeleton, glass flowers, Native American pottery, and Neo-Babylonian cuneiform tablets, was first amassed by Dr. Goucher in the 19th century, displayed at the Woman’s College of Baltimore (later Goucher College), and disassembled when Goucher’s campus moved from Baltimore City to its suburban campus in Towson in the early 20th century. Some works, including a signed print by Picasso, came to our collection in later years, thanks to the generosity of Goucher’s alumnae/i. In 2015, what remained of the collection—some 3,000 objects—was unpacked for the first time in nearly 80 years.

What became of the contents of Goucher’s “Lost Museum”? Travel back in time with Professor April Oettinger, the chair of the Visual & Material Culture Program and the Barbara Beacham Cushing ’51 Distinguished Professor of the Humanities, for a behind-the-scenes peek at selected objects from Goucher’s Art and Artifact Collection and a discussion of the ongoing, student-led project to recover, research, catalog, exhibit, and preserve the contents of Goucher’s Lost Museum for future generations.

Noon - 1:30 p.m. | Alumnae/i Bites and Insights

Orange Room, Mary Fisher Dining Center

Revisit Campus Life: This light-hearted panel offers a nostalgic look at campus life, focusing on the evolution of dorm life, dining halls, and social events. Alumnae/i from across the decades and current students will share stories of traditions and the everyday experiences that made their time at Goucher unique. The cost is $16 per person and includes a buffet lunch.

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Class of 1975 Lunch

Pinkard Room, Athenaeum

Enjoy lunch with classmates and special guests. The cost is $30 per person and includes a buffet-style lunch.

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Lunch

Mary Fisher Dining Center

Enjoy a buffet lunch with alumnae/i in the student dining center. Lunch is $16.48 per person, payable at the door.

1:30 - 2:45 p.m. | Goucher Story Circles

Library, 3rd and 4th floors

At the Goucher Story Circle, alumnae/i gather in a cozy and intimate setting to share their favorite memories and stories from their time at Goucher. This storytelling circle is a space where voices and experiences from across generations intertwine, creating a rich tapestry of Goucher’s history and culture. Moderators will include AAGC members and/or staff or faculty. To ensure everyone has a chance to share their journeys, we will keep creating intimate groupings that allow for a rich variety of voices and experiences. We will inform you of your circle location at registration.

1 - 2:45 p.m. | Class of 1975 Discussion, “Me: Here, Now, and . . .”

Pinkard Room, Athenaeum

This discussion, facilitated by Art History Professor April Oettinger, is for members of the Class of ‘75, who will explore as a group where classmates are now in their lives, and what the future holds for them.

1 - 2:45 p.m. | Class of 1970 Discussion, “Me: Here, Now, and . . .”

Batza Room, Athenaeum

This discussion, facilitated by Sociology and Anthropology Professor Rory Turner, is for members of the Class of ‘70, who will explore as a group where classmates are now in their lives, and what the future holds for them.

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Interfaith Cafe

Haebler Memorial Chapel, Chapel Undercroft

Join students and our chaplain, Rev. Maeba Jonas, for Interfaith Café, our weekly gathering for exploring interfaith dialogue, education, contemplative practices, and meditative crafts. In honor of Alumnae/i Weekend, this week we will be exploring practices for building intergenerational community and engaging in fun dialogue-style learning.

3 - 3:45 p.m. | Remembrance Service

Haebler Memorial Chapel

Led by Chaplain Rev. Maeba Jonas and the Hillel Rabbinical intern, this service will honor the lives and memories of deceased classmates, faculty, and staff. The multifaith program is designed for alumnae/i of all years to create a sacred space and time together and is open to people of all faith and non-faith persuasions. All are welcome!

4 - 5:30 p.m. | Wines and Vines

Under the Tent, by the Athenaeum

Enjoy a natural wine tasting with husband and wife Matthew Pierce ’95 and Lane Harlan. A natural wine is made with the least possible use of chemicals, additives, and overly technological procedures, and vinified as naturally as possible. Lane and Matthew are the owners and creators of WC Harlan, Clavel Restaurant and Mezcaleria, Fadensonnen Wine Bar and Beergarden, Angels Ate Lemons Wine Shop, and the Coral Wig. There is no cost to attend, but preregistration is required. The seating capacity is 50 attendees.

4:30 - 6 p.m. | Shabbat Services

Lenrow Hillel Patio & Esther Ann Brown Adler Hillel Lounge, Heubeck Hall

Join Hillel students and Rabbi Josh Snyder for a wine and cheese reception from 4:30 to 5 p.m. in the Esther Ann Brown Adler Hillel Lounge in Heubeck Hall, followed by songful Shabbat services at 5 p.m. on the adjacent Ruth Shapiro Lenrow ’74 Hillel Patio.

5 - 7 p.m. | Gophers FORE Goucher: Welcome Home Kick-Off Goucher Golf Simulator

Decker Sports and Recreation Center

Kick off the weekend with a “welcome back” event where attendees can mingle, catch up, meet new friends, and hit a few balls. The event includes a tour of the new golf simulators and putting and chipping room. Practice your short game and try out your skills with a friendly game and win prizes! Snacks and drinks will be provided. This event is open to all alumnae/i and guests. There is no cost to attend, but preregistration is strongly encouraged.

5:30 - 7 p.m. | Goucher Heritage, 140th Anniversary, and 175th Birthday Celebration! 

Under the Tent, by the Athenaeum

Did you know Mary Fisher was born on March 22, 1850, and would be celebrating her 175th birthday? That calls for a rockin’ birthday party. Celebrate the legacy of Goucher College with a special event where history and fun come together.

Join Professor Michael Curry of the Integrative Arts Studies and Theatre programs for an engaging presentation on the rich history of Goucher College, exploring its evolution and milestones throughout the years. Alumnae/i will have a chance to participate in Goucher history trivia and win prizes throughout the evening. The cost is $35 per person and includes a dinner buffet, two drink tickets, cash bar, and special dessert.

 

7 - 9 p.m. | Class of 2005 20th Reunion Celebration 

Baltimore Spirits Company

Join your classmates for a fun and casual evening! Enjoy free admission, and the first 10 alumni to arrive will receive a complimentary beverage courtesy of the Office of Alumnae/i Engagement.

Your hosts, Aran Keating ’05 and Liz Hoffmann ’05, will be joined by Baltimore Spirits Company founders Max Lents ’08 and Eli Breitburg-Smith ’08. Plus, don’t miss the striking ceiling art designed by Greg St. Pierre ’08.

Children are welcome to attend, but please ensure they remain with you throughout the event and are not permitted to sit at the bar.

Saturday, April 26

8 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Registration and Hospitality Lounge

Alumnae/i House

Stop by the Alumnae/i House to check in, pick up your registration materials, and relax between events. Check the message boards, enjoy refreshments, and rendezvous with friends.

8:15 - 9:30 a.m. | The Annual Presidential Address

Athenaeum

President Kent Devereaux will share info about the current academic year and what life is like for students in 2025. Continental breakfast available. There is no cost to attend this event, but preregistration is strongly encouraged.

9:30 a.m. - Noon | Goucher Proud Open House

Athenaeum

Welcome to the Goucher Proud Open House! The open house will present an exciting lineup of diverse events and programs designed to celebrate our Goucher alumnae/i community! Whether you’re here to reconnect, learn, or simply enjoy the company of fellow alumnae/i, there’s something for everyone.

All these events are conveniently located within the same building, making it easy to explore everything Goucher has to offer. Whether you want to attend just one event or experience them all, this day is about celebrating what it means to be part of the Goucher family.

As you make your way through the building, you’ll find an array of activities catering to different interests. There is no cost to attend this event, but preregistration is strongly encouraged.

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Alberta Burke’s Bequest to Goucher

Collaborative Humanities Exhibition Space, Library, 4th Floor

Students in the Jane Austen Archives Practicum, a course led by Professor Juliette Wells, will display and discuss their work in progress on the first student-curated exhibition about Alberta Burke 1928, a Goucher alumna and the founding donor of the college’s Jane Austen Collection. The college received Alberta’s bequest in 1975.

Discovery Fair

Enjoy a strolling tour throughout the building, meet campus partners, and talk with faculty authors.

 

Who Is Goucher Today? Goucher Connect: Student Activities Fair

Step into the future of Goucher College! Engage with the vibrant and diverse student leadership on campus. This is your chance to connect with current student leaders, explore ongoing initiatives, and see firsthand how today’s students are shaping the Goucher experience.

Mimosa Mixer

Hosted by AAGC Board of Directors and Committee Members

Toast your reunion, meet members of the AAGC, and mingle with fellow alumnae/i to explore all that your alumnae/i association continues to do for you and the college. Delve into the ways you can become involved with the Goucher community and events, both local and across the country, as well as support meaningful and historical programs.

Campus Connections: Discover, Engage, Reconnect

Visit each table to meet the faces and stories shaping Goucher today!

Meet Our Academic Departments:

  • Communications and Media Studies
  • Summer Science Research Program

Meet Our Campus Partners:

  • Greater Goucher Fund
  • Career Education Office (CEO)
  • Equestrian Program
  • Hallowed Ground Project
  • Pilates
  • Goucher Prison Education Partnership (GPEP)
  • LAUNCH Scholars Network
  • Edenwald Senior Living

Meet Our Students:

  • Goucher Black Student Union (GBSU)
  • Black Gophers
  • Cohen Scholars
  • Science Student Poster Session 

Engage in a meaningful Community-Based Learning activity by creating inspirational cards for the Baltimore Hunger Project. These heartfelt messages will be included in weekend food bags distributed to Baltimore County Public Schools students experiencing food insecurity. Led by Community-Based Learning student leaders.

Meet Our Alumnae/i Leaders:

  • Black & African American Alumni Affinity Group (BAAAAG)

Ivy Bookshop

Authors’ books will be available for purchase during the Discovery event courtesy of the Ivy Bookshop, a local bookseller.

Goucher College Makerspace

Room 422

In Fall 2024 the Goucher College Makerspace launched as a new hub of creativity and innovation for students, faculty, and the broader campus community. The space houses a collection of digital and physical fabrication tools, including multiple 3D printers and scanners, laser and vinyl cutting machines, an electronics lab, and much more. The Goucher Makerspace is designed to be a dynamic campus resource to support both formal classes and independent student work and creativity outside of class. 

10:50 to 11:50 a.m. | A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250

Collaborative Humanities Exhibition Space, Library, 4th floor

Professor Juliette Wells will offer a sneak preview of an upcoming exhibition at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York City, for which she is the guest co-curator and which will feature many loans from Goucher. A Lively Mind will run from June 6 to September 14.

Special Collections & Archives

Visit the Special Collections & Archives (fourth floor of the Athenaeum, opposite the elevator) to view items relating to the incorporation of the Woman’s College of Baltimore and its founder, John Franklin Goucher. The Archives will have original documents and objects on display for guests to view.

“Through the Years: Goucher Alumnae/i Narratives”, Stories of the Past, Told by the Present

Join us for this special oral history program, a unique event where current Goucher students sit down with alumnae/i to capture their stories, experiences, and milestones from their time on campus. These intimate interviews create an oral history of Goucher’s rich legacy, highlighting personal reflections on student life, historical events, and the evolution of the college. Be part of preserving and sharing these treasured memories with future generations! (20-minute sessions)

The College Store & Photo Booth Station

The College Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stop by to get an exclusive discount on all Goucher swag. There will be a photo booth station and special appearances by Rowdy throughout the morning!

10 a.m. - Noon | Residence Hall Tours

Stop by the dorm of your choice to speak with a current student and peek into a room. Froelicher and Stimson are offline this year. The available dorms are the First-Year Village, Mary Fisher, Heubeck, Sondheim, and Welch.

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Women’s Soccer Alumnae Game 

Beldon Field

Experience the excitement as alumnae face off against the current college team!

 

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Women’s Volleyball Alumnae Game 

Decker Sports and Recreation Center

Experience the excitement as alumnae face off against the current college team!

11:50 a.m. | Musical Entertainment

Forum Stage, Athenaeum

More information coming soon.

Noon - 1:30 p.m. | Golden Alumnae Luncheon 

Heubeck Multipurpose Room, 2nd Floor

Classes who graduated prior to and including 1974 (alumnae past their 50th reunion) are invited to an honorary lunch with President Kent Devereaux. Enjoy entertainment by the Goucher College Choir. Class photos will be taken. Lunch is complimentary for alumnae and $25 for guests.

Noon - 1:30 p.m. | Goucher Decades Lunch

Under the Tent, by the Athenaeum

Classes graduating from 1975 through 2024 are invited to join fellow alumnae/i to celebrate your shared Goucher experiences. Entertainment brought to you by the Goucher College Choir. The cost is $30 per person and includes a buffet-style lunch.

12:30 - 3 p.m. | Unofficial Goucher Reunion Softball and Kickball Games

Fiske Field

Open to all alumnae/i! Bring your Gopher competitive spirit (and your gloves) to join the classes of the early 1990s for an informal game of pick-up softball and kickball. There will also be casual lawn games and a potluck picnic gathering. Enjoy the activities or simply have fun cheering on your fellow grads.

1 p.m. | Women’s Lacrosse Conference Game vs. Lycoming

Beldon Field

Experience the excitement as the Goucher Women's Lacrosse team faces off against Lycoming.

1:30 - 2 p.m. | Milestone Class Photo Station 

Main entrance of Athenaeum, across from Mary Fisher, 3rd floor entrance

A photographer will be available to take class photos for the following milestone reunion years: 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020. Concluding class photos, alumnae/i are welcome to go directly to the Athenaeum for the Pep Rally.

2 p.m. | Goucher Pep Rally

Hyman Forum, Athenaeum

Kick off the AAGC Annual Meeting with a burst of school spirit at the Goucher Alumnae/i Rally! Reignite your Goucher spirit with classic cheers and chants led by fellow alumnae/i and student leaders. Let’s make sure the Goucher energy is at its peak! Grab some Goucher swag—scarves, pom-poms, and pins—and show off your school colors with pride. Highlights include reunion year roll call, live music, trivia, and accolades.

Enjoy a performance by 1021 Hip-Hop Team, a Goucher student run hip-hop team who choreograph and perform their own routines at various on-campus events. There is no cost to attend this event, but preregistration is strongly encouraged.

2:30 - 3:15 p.m. | AAGC Annual Meeting

Hyman Forum, Athenaeum

Join fellow alumnae/i to vote on AAGC leadership, recognize top reunion volunteers, and honor the 2025 recipient of the Elizabeth Statuta Baker ’70 Public Service Award. We’ll also celebrate additional awards, highlight this year’s points of pride, and vote on the 2025 slate! There is no cost to attend this event, but preregistration is strongly encouraged.

3 - 5 p.m. | Men’s Soccer Alumni Game

Beldon Field

Alumni will play the current college team.

4 - 5:15 p.m. | Pilates Mat Class

Winslow Lawn (rain location: Pilates Studio)

The Pilates Center at Goucher College has been open since 1997, offering private sessions and group classes for the public and Goucher’s community. Join Director of the Pilates Center Stephanie Lawson ’06 for a Pilates mat class, as well as an introduction to the Pilates Center program. Please dress comfortably, and we ask that you bring socks. Mats will be provided. All participants should fill out our online health form beforehand.
There is no cost to attend this event, but preregistration is required. Class limited to 20 participants.

4 - 5:15 p.m. | Beer Tasting Event

Alumnae/i House, Buchner Hall

Join homebrewers, beer lovers, Associate Professor Kevin Schultz, former Professor Bob Slocum, and Lab Instructor Lisa Gulian ’07 for a truly experiential beer tasting event. You’ll sample a variety of beers from local breweries across Maryland. These beer aficionados will highlight the terminology, ingredients, and brewing processes that make the beers unique. Registration is required; limited to 40 participants. There is no cost to attend this event, but preregistration is required as slots fill up quickly.

5:15 - 6 p.m. | Celebrating the Sciences! Retirement Celebration!

Buchner Patio

Directly following the beer tasting event, celebrate the retirement of two beloved professors, Judy Levine (biological sciences and chemistry) and Ruquia Ahmed-Schofield ’81 (chemistry), on the patio of the Alumnae/i House. Don’t miss this special opportunity to toast their contributions to Goucher and reconnect with fellow alumnae/i!

4 - 7 p.m. | Goucher for Life Block Party

Under the Tent, by the Athenaeum

Highlights include:

  • Live music and lawn games
  • A dedicated Gopher Kid Zone filled with arts and crafts, face painting, games, and more
  • Cash bar and complimentary soft drinks
  • Class reunions and affinity celebrations
  • Dinner packages available for purchase; see below for cost information
  • Cash-and-carry dessert and drink trucks

There is no cost to enter the block party. Attendees have the option to purchase dinner or drink packages, with a cash bar available.

Class Reunions and Affinity Celebrations:
During the Goucher for Life Block Party, several class reunions and affinity groups will host gatherings in dedicated areas near the main festivities. These spaces will provide a semi-private spot to reconnect with classmates and fellow alumnae/i while enjoying the Block Party perks.

Welcome to the following groups:
The Goucher Black & African American Alumni Affinity Group
Retirement Celebration for Professors Judy Levine (biological sciences and chemistry) and Ruquia Ahmed-Schofield ’81 (chemistry)
Class of 1990 35th Reunion Celebration
Class of 1995 30th Reunion Celebration
Classes of the 2000s including 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020
Unofficial Goucher Reunion Softball and Kickball Group

Block Party Dinner Package  
$25 per person
Enjoy a dinner buffet, including crowd favorites such as a nacho bar, soft pretzels, garden salad, mac ’n’ cheese, and pulled pork sliders. Vegan and vegetarian options will be available. Complimentary soft drinks and water available.

A cash bar will be available (cash and digital payments accepted), and special drink deals will be available for purchase at registration and at the door.

Preregistration strongly encouraged; limited number of dinner package tickets available at the door.

5:30 - 8 p.m. | Class of 1965 Reunion Dinner 

Mary Fisher, Bacon 213

Reconnect with classmates during a hybrid mini reunion from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by a buffet dinner in your private dining room. The cost is $40 per person and includes wine and a dinner buffet.

6 p.m. | Class of 1960 Reunion Dinner

Edenwald

Reconnect with classmates at 6 p.m. for a hybrid mini reunion and dinner at 7 p.m. The cost is $50 per person and includes a dinner buffet.

6:30 - 9 p.m. | Class of 1970 & 1975 50th Reunion Celebration

Lenrow Hillel Patio and Heubeck Multipurpose Room, Heubeck Hall, 2nd Floor

Cocktails at 6:30 p.m., class photo at 7:15 p.m., and dinner to follow with President Kent Devereaux.

Celebrate a milestone with the 50th reunion of Goucher’s Class of 1975!
This special gathering will be filled with memories, laughter, and reconnections, as we look back on five decades since our time together on campus. This year, we are also honored to extend an invitation to the Class of 1970, whose reunion was postponed due to the pandemic. Together, we’ll reminisce, share stories, and create new memories as we celebrate both the journeys we’ve taken and the bonds that keep us connected to Goucher. Here’s to two incredible classes and one unforgettable reunion. Dinner is complimentary for alumnae and $50 for guests.

7 - 9 p.m. | Late Night Bingo

Hyman Forum, Athenaeum

Enjoy an exciting evening of Bingo featuring special guest callers and fantastic prizes! Each attendee will receive five Bingo cards, complimentary snacks, and two drink tickets. There is no cost to attend this event, but preregistration is strongly encouraged.

Sunday, April 27

10 a.m. - Noon | Discover Goucher

Admissions Office, Dorsey College Center

Reconnect with Goucher and give your prospective student a firsthand look at the Goucher experience! Families are encouraged to attend Saturday’s Alumnae/i Weekend events and participate in an open house program the next day, which includes a 10 a.m. information session and an 11 a.m. campus tour. Please register for an in-person visit on the Goucher College website. If you are not bringing a prospective student but would like to attend, please email the Admissions Office at visits@goucher.edu.

10 a.m. - Noon | Class of 1970 Brunch

Sheraton in Towson, Main Dining Room

Join classmates for time together. Each attendee will pay individually.

10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Class of 1965 Brunch

Thank you to our host, Frona Brown ‘65.

11 a.m. | Class of 1975 Brunch

Mary Fisher Dining Center

Brunch is $17.49 per person, payable at the door.

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Brunch

Mary Fisher Dining Center

Enjoy a buffet brunch in the student dining center. Brunch is $17.49 per person, payable at the door.

 

Virtual schedule of events

Welcome to our virtual Alumnae/i Weekend—an exciting celebration of connections, memories, and achievements, all from the comfort of your own home! Our virtual lineup is designed to bring together Goucher alumnae/i from across the globe! While we may be physically distant, our virtual platform offers an unparalleled opportunity to reconnect, engage, and reminisce about our shared alma mater experiences.

March 2025

Virtual Authors Series with Mel Michelle Lewis ’02

Wednesday, March 12, 2025  | 7 p.m.

Mel Michelle Lewis, Ph.D., is lead coach and consultant with the Art of Change Agency, cultivating critical voices and creative visions for sustainable practice, structural change, environmental justice, and social transformation. Previously, they provided strategic creative visions for the future of clean water for people and nature as vice president for people, justice, and cultural affairs at American Rivers.

Lewis served as associate professor and director of the Ecosystems, Sustainability, and Justice Program, co-founded the Space for Creative Black Imagination: An Interdisciplinary Making and Research Institute, and chaired the Humanistic Studies Department at Maryland Institute College of Art. They chaired the Center for Geographies of Justice; the Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies Department; and the Africana Studies Department at Goucher College, as well as the Department of Ethnic Studies at Saint Mary’s College of California.

Rooted in the Gulf South’s folklore, dialect, foodways, music, art, and landscapes, Lewis’ creative work explores nature writing themes in rural coastal settings through the lens of Black, Creole, and AfroIndigenous knowledges. Raised in Bayou La Batre, on the Alabama Gulf Coast, their multimedia projects and creative writing portraiture feature ancestral lands, generational lineages, and queer longings in frontline Gulf South communities. Their book, Biomythography Bayou, is available via the Griot Project Book Series at Bucknell University Press. Their forthcoming project Waterbody is supported by American Bird Conservancy‘s Afrofuturism Collective and Re:wild.

Lewis serves on the board of Orion Magazine: Nature and Culture and Greens REALIGN.

Our moderator is Professor Emeritus Angelo Robinson. Register Now!

BAAAAG Virtual Speed Networking Event

Sunday, March 30, 2025  | 2 - 4 p.m.

Join the Goucher Black & African American Alumni Affinity Group for this exciting gathering, which offers a unique opportunity to connect with Black and African American alumnae/i, exchange career insights, and explore ways to support one another. Reconnect with fellow alumnae/i, share your experiences, and learn more about BAAAAG’s mission and upcoming initiatives—all in a fun, engaging atmosphere. Don’t miss this chance to grow your network and strengthen our community! You may register here. 

April 2025

Goucher Prison Education Partnership (GPEP)

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | 7 p.m. | Zoom 

Did you know April is Second Chance Month?

Second Chance Month is raising awareness about barriers faced by individuals with a criminal record and promoting opportunities for them to reintegrate into society. It is a time to advocate for criminal justice reform, rehabilitation, and reentry initiatives.

Goucher Offers College in Prison? 

Yes! Since 2012, women and men in two Maryland prisons have been Goucher College undergraduates. Currently numbering 130, they enroll through the Goucher Prison Education Partnership (GPEP). All course offerings in the prisons are in person, identical to those offered in Towson, and taught by faculty from Goucher/other colleges (Johns Hopkins, Morgan State, etc.). Students from Goucher’s Towson campus volunteer as tutors in the prisons. 40% of GPEP students who have graduated from Goucher have done do with honors. Five former GPEP students are now in graduate programs!

Please join us for an evening of conversation with three former GPEP students who are currently completing their degrees on Goucher’s Towson campus: 

  • Jeremy Gordon
  • Shaka Wakefield
  • Ronald Wolfe

You will leave this panel discussion with a rich understanding of GPEP--and of Goucher’s commitment to educating those not traditionally invited into academia, including women at the time of our founding, first generation students, and those living in prison. Your perspective will be broadened and enriched by the conversation with Jeremy, Shaka, and Ronald. But be prepared, when they last spoke, they were so charming that an audience member literally gave them the Goucher sweater off his back! 

We look forward to having you with us, as we strengthen the bonds between Goucher’s campus in Towson and those in the Jessup prisons. Registration to open soon.   

Planning for Now, Your Future, & Your Legacy 

Thursday, April 3, 2025  | 7 p.m.

Because Every Gopher Needs a Plan: Financial Planning Virtual Event with Jeremy Kraut-Ordover '01. Join Jeremy, a financial advisor for Strategy Financial Group, to learn important financial planning for now, for your future, and for your legacy. 

This presentation will highlight strategies that utilize a variety of tax-advantageous techniques that can increase your family’s security both now and in the future. This informative event will guide you through the essentials of planned giving and estate planning, offering practical advice on how to secure your legacy and support the causes you care about most. Whether you're new to financial planning or looking to refine your strategy, this session will provide valuable insights to ensure your impact endures for generations to come. Zoom link to be provided before the event to registered guests; registration to open soon.  

Alumnae/i Weekend 2025 - The Annual Presidential Address 

Saturday, April 26, 2025  | 8:15 - 9:30 a.m.

President Kent Devereaux will share info about the current academic year and what life is like for students in 2025.

Alumnae/i Weekend 2025 - Goucher Pep Rally

Saturday, April 26, 2025  | 2 p.m.

Kick off the AAGC Annual Meeting with a burst of school spirit at the Goucher Alumnae/i Rally! Reignite your Goucher spirit with classic cheers and chants led by fellow alumnae/i and student leaders. Let’s make sure the Goucher energy is at its peak! Highlights include reunion year roll call, live music, trivia and accolades.

Enjoy a performance by 1021 Hip-Hop Team, a Goucher student run hip-hop team who choreograph and perform their own routines at various on-campus events.

Alumnae/i Weekend 2025 - AAGC Annual Meeting

Saturday, April 26, 2025  | 2:30 - 3:15 p.m.

Join fellow alumnae/i to vote on AAGC leadership, recognize top reunion volunteers, and honor the 2025 recipient of the Elizabeth Statuta Baker ’70 Public Service Award. We’ll also celebrate additional awards, highlight this year’s points of pride, and vote on the 2025 slate!

May 2025

Pilates Virtual Class

Friday, May 9, 2025  | 3 p.m.

Join Stephanie Lawson '06 for a beginner's Pilates mat class. We will learn the first 6 exercises in Joe Pilates' mat order. The beginner's exercises are a safe way to build flexibility, core strength, coordination and control of the body. These are exercises are meant to be done from home, all you need is a comfortable/padded floor and room to stretch out! Registration to open soon and all participants must fill out this online health form.

Virtual Authors Series with Anna Lapera ’08

Wednesday, May 14, 2025  | 7 - 8 p.m.

Anna Lapera ’08 is a mixed-race Guatemalan American author and educator. Her debut novel, Mani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice, is a Jane Addams Peace Award finalist, an American Library Association’s RISE Feminist Book Project selection, and an International Latino Book Award winner. It was also named one of the best of 2024 by the New York Public Library, School Library Journal, and others. She is a Pushcart prize nominee, a Granum Foundation Prize shortlister, and a Tin House and Macondo Writers Workshop alum. She lives in Silver Spring, MD, with her husband, two daughters, and a rescue dog named Leo. 

Hear Lapera share her experience writing about the character of Manuela “Mani” Semilla. Mani desperately wants two things: to get her period, and to thwart her mom’s plan of taking her to Guatemala on her 13th birthday. That is until one day, up in the attic, she finds secret letters between her mom and a disappeared feminist journalist aunt in Guatemala, transforming Mani from quiet bystander into budding activist. Please register here. 

Our moderator is Professor Irline François.

Ongoing

Goucher College Graduate Programs

Discover our new virtual events and information sessions, hosted by the Graduate Programs at Goucher College. Designed to engage and inspire, these events are open to all and offer a chance to connect with experts, deepen your knowledge, and expand your professional network. As alumni, you’re always welcome to join us and continue your lifelong learning with Goucher, no matter where you are. Read more and register at Goucher College Graduate Programs.