Welcome!

The Woman’s Club of Washington University has flourished and served women associated with the University for 100 years. We continue this tradition as we enter our second century.

There have been many changes over the years. This year we have made a particularly significant one. Although we have always considered ourselves to be closely associated with the university, we have made that association official. This gives us a more stable relationship with the institution, increased staff support and tax-deductible dues.

Our tradition of education, service and friendship continues. An outstanding happening this year was the awarding of the first Endowed Scholarship. This was given to a very deserving student attending University College. We are now working towards creating a second scholarship.

Our year begins with the Fall Welcome Luncheon. This is held in September at Harbison House. Thanks to the warmth and generosity of Risa Zwerling Wrighton who hosts the event, continuing members reunite and newcomers to the university community learn about our activities. With the goals of education, service and friendship, these activities are numerous. The university, and indeed, St. Louis, is filled with people doing fascinating things. Participating in the Woman’s Club means that you can hear about the research of our faculty and the activities of our community members in “Meet the Leaders” programs. If you are interested in art, you will enjoy “Women and the Kemper” and be privy to special study groups related to current exhibits. This semester we will be enjoying the students of the Performing Arts Department who will present “Hairspray” at the Edison Theater. You can join a book group, become proficient with computers, attend a musicale, visit a site in St. Louis that you didn’t know existed. Our group of International Women are those women whose husbands or partners are students or fellows of the university. They love to meet American women in an intercultural exchange of ideas. New interest groups form as people come up with new ideas. Our Newsletter, which is published bi-monthly electronically and in print, keeps our members up to date with regard to activities.

Friendships develop in small groups. Participate in a group. Learn new things; serve the university community. Our group is creative. Our group is fun. Our group is energizing. Join us for a stimulating year.

Gloria Lubowitz
President 2011-2012