President's Message

Dear Alumnae,

Spring, for many, is a season of renewal and hope, of new beginnings and opportunities. We still face many challenges in our individual lives and communities, as well as in our broader world. But spring is in the air.

Following are a few of the exciting alumnae- or college-related initiatives on the horizon or already in full bloom:

• Alumnae Weekend like you’ve never experienced it before! Registration opened on April 5, and while we’d hoped to be together in person, it has never been easier to participate. No travel required! Sign up today, and we’ll see you on Zoom June 4-6 (June is the new official month for Alumnae Weekend).

• Strategic planning is well underway with President Zak, faculty and staff, and the Board of Trustees. Thanks to all of you who participated in the alumnae Strategic Plan Information Session to review and discuss the four key pillars of the strategic plan on Feb. 23: 1) Transformative Education, 2) Pathways to Success, 3) Culture of Community, and 4) External Engagement.

• Students have been back on campus at a reduced capacity since January. Thanks to so many of you for volunteering as career mentors, for writing letters to students, and for continuing to answer the call to enrich our students’ lives and help them transition from students to young alumnae.

• With your support, the college has raised more than half the funds needed to finalize renovations and get Main Hall back online. Main Hall is vital to accommodating Agnes Scott students and to preserving the legacy — literally the first and “main” impression — of our alma mater. Consider making a gift to the Campaign for Main today.

The mission of the Alumnae Association and Alumnae Board is to connect alumnae to alumnae and to connect alumnae to the college. We are here to serve you and to help connect you. We remain curious about you and how you’re doing. I hope this spring is, in fact, a time of renewal for you personally. Let’s continue to be there for each other and for our dear Agnes Scott with a renewed sense of commitment. And let’s see, with fresh perspectives and eyes to the future, what really is possible in this new season.

On behalf of the Alumnae Board, thank you for your leadership, friendship and continued commitment to the Scottiehood.

Best,

Whitney Ott ’03 Alumnae Association President

alumnae@agnesscott.edu