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The 1842 Society and Miss Matty's Circle
Leading the way for Hollins.
Honoring the year Hollins was founded, the 1842 Society provides special recognition to alumnae/i, parents, and friends who annually support Hollins at a level of $1,842 or higher. Young alumnae who support Hollins at leadership levels are members of Miss Matty's Circle, and enjoy full membership in 1842 Society. As an 1842 Society donor, you will be invited to special events with the president and trustees and listed in a prominent location in our Annual Report on Giving.
The Annual Weekend for Members of
The 1842 Society and Miss Matty's Circle
Hollins in Chicago: September 25 - 27, 2009
Members of our leadership giving societies joined President Gray and the Hollins Trustees for a wonderful weekend in Chicago.
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>> Attendees
>> Members of the 1842 Society and Miss Matty's Circle
Schedule of Events
>>Friday, September 25, 2009
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Architectural River Cruise Tour
Departs from southeast corner of Michigan Avenue bridge at Wacker Avenue.
Chicago Architecture Foundation-certified docents interpret the world-class architecture along the Chicago River. Marvel at Chicago’s soaring towers while enjoying a 90-minute, narrated river cruise.
6:30 p.m. - Cocktails at the Racquet Club
1365 North Dearborn Parkway
Dinner on your own.
>>Saturday, September 26, 2009
10:15 a.m. - Tour of the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue
On May 16, the Art Institute of Chicago will open its new 264,000-square-foot Modern Wing. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano, the $300 million building will bring the museum's total square footage to approximately 1 million. The Modern Wing provides a new home for the museum's collection of 20th- and 21st-century art.
Lunch on your own.
Afternoon - Beyond T-Tex: Exclusive Tour of the Field Museum
1400 South Lake Shore Drive
The Field Museum houses more than twenty million biological and anthropological specimens and is part of Chicago’s scenic lakefront Museum Campus. Join us for a special look at the Field’s prize exhibits, including behind-the-scenes access.
6:30 p.m. - The 1842 Society Cocktails and Dinner
The Casino Club, 195 East Delaware Place
Our signature evening with remarks by President Nancy Oliver Gray and some Hollins surprises.
>> Sunday, September 27, 2009
The first 60 people who register for the weekend will be invited to attend a special farewell reception Sunday morning at a private apartment on East Lake Shore Drive.
Afternoon - Enjoy the delights of Chicago on your own.