NEXT SYMPOSIUM:
17th Mount Holyoke European Alumnae Symposium, Munich, Germany | November 1-3, 2024
The arts and socio-political change: A powerful interplay at the heart of democracy
The Mount Holyoke Alumnae Group of Germany is delighted to invite you to the 17th Mount Holyoke European Alumnae Symposium, scheduled to take place in Munich on November 1-3, 2024.
The event will offer participants an exciting opportunity for social and intellectual interaction with Mount Holyoke alums and students from all over the world. Home to a wide array of museums, theatres and other cultural institutions, the city of Munich sets the stage for an engaging discussion on the question of cultural freedom then and now, both locally and globally.
The arts are a powerful means of generating dialogue, raising awareness of issues, and driving change in the way we see the world. Yet time and time again, we observe how they can be squashed or used by dictatorships, religious fundamentalism, xenophobia, and other crises, like cancel culture and identity politics. Our democracy hinges on preserving our freedom of expression and giving society a voice in defining our culture. How the arts are made accessible through various means will make for an engaging platform for this event.
Whether you are a symposium veteran or a potential newcomer, make plans to join us in Munich for this special weekend! Learn more…
- Symposium Overview
- Symposium Program and Optional Events
- Symposium Speakers
- Accommodation Details
- Financial Assistance & Awards
- How to Register
See you in November!
Catherine Jourdan ‘95
On behalf of The Mount Holyoke Alumnae Group of Germany
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Our Most Recent Symposium: 2022: The Hague
Held October 14-15-16, 2022 in The Hague, Netherlands
Alums in the Netherlands, led by Georgia Regnault ’64, did an incredible job welcoming all participants to this amazing event!
The symposium brought together 149 alums, current students, and guests, who participated in discussions around the theme “Building a More Just Society”. Among the attendees were Mount Holyoke alums living in over 15 European countries, as well as in the US, Asia and the Middle East.
Previous Symposia
European Alumnae Symposia have been held in the following cities:
1987: London
1990: Salzburg
1993: Rome
1995: Paris
1997: Amsterdam
1999: Munich
2002: Sevilla
2004: Dublin
2007: Geneva
2009: Oxford
2011: Turin
2013: Warsaw
2015: Leuven
2017: Riga
2019: Athens/ Fougaro
2021: Istanbul (virtual)
2022: The Hague
2024: Munich (upcoming, November 1-3, 2024)