Chicago Women's Alliance

Two weeks ago, in collaboration with Twin Social (IG: ), CWA Co-President Olivia Miller and NYC Metro Chair Meggie Hool hosted a creative and unique air dry clay workshop social!

Guests couldn’t have asked for a more picturesque environment to let their creativity flow! Some creations even included our own (clay version) Phil the Phoenix. As the clay was shaped into everyone’s creations, guests had the chance to bounce ideas off each other, reconnect with old friends, and meet some new people! Huge thank you again to Heather and everyone at Twin Social who made this event possible!

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CWA Chicago Metro Chair Phoebe Choi AB’22 ended July in Chicago with a night of Broadway hits! On July 26, the CWA listened to the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus perform songs from The Sound of Music, Oklahoma, Showboat, and more.

The night celebrated the legacy of composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II and welcomed three guest Broadway stars. The wonderful performance with Chicago’s skyline as the backdrop is one we’ll be remembering for a while! A huge thanks to Phoebe for securing the perfect spot on the lawn and hosting this night of music and alumni connection!

Couldn’t have asked for a better day for our CWA Chicago potluck picnic! Great weather, food, and alumni conversation. A big thank you to our CWA Chicago Metro Chair Abby Jackman AB’22 for organizing! Already can’t wait for more CWA summer activities!

Kudos to CWA NY Metro Chairs Rakhee Jain AB’16 and Meggie Hool AB’22 for hosting a successful Drop-In Drawing session at the MoMA Friday evening. It was so much fun connecting with alumni and channeling our inner artist together! Amazed, but not surprised by our alumni’s artistic abilities! 🤩

Honoring AAPI Heritage Month with Movement, Culture, and Connection

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, members of the Chicago Women’s Alliance (CWA) and the Pan-Asian Alumni Network (PAAN) gathered for an immersive cultural experience at Chicago Aikikai, one of the city’s oldest aikido dojos. The session was led by instructors who are also proud University of Chicago alumni, adding a meaningful connection to our campus community. Attendees explored the philosophy and practice of aikido—a Japanese martial art grounded in harmony, presence, and flow—through movement and reflection. This collaborative event offered a powerful way to honor AAPI heritage while deepening ties across cultural and alumni networks.

Join CWA Chicago Metro Chair Abby Jackman AB’22 for a CWA potluck picnic in Grant Park on Saturday, June 28th from 1:30-3:00pm CT as we celebrate the best season in Chicago - SUMMER! While bringing a dish to share is encouraged, it's not required—just come ready to connect and enjoy the sunshine.

After you register, you will hear from Abby directly regarding additional details about the specific meetup spot and to coordinate potluck items (which is not required, but encouraged).

Register now: https://alumniandfriends.uchicago.edu/s/activities-event?name=CWA%20Potluck%20Picnic

Looking for a creative way to spend your Friday evening? Join CWA for a Drop-In Drawing session at MoMA, coordinated by NY Metro Chairs Rakhee Jain AB’16 and Meggie Hool AB’22, on June 20th at 5:30pm ET!

Facilitated by a teaching artist and museum staff, this event offers self-guided drawing prompts, artist-led demos, and lessons throughout the night. No experience is needed, and all materials will be provided. Plus, it is a part of UNIQLO Friday Nights, so admission is free for all New York State residents. All alumni and friends are welcome.

Register now: https://alumniandfriends.uchicago.edu/s/activities-event?name=Drop-In%20Drawing%20Session%20at%20the%20MoMA%20-%20June%202025

Join CWA NY Metro Chairs Rakhee Jain AB’16 and Meggie Hool AB’22 on Saturday, September 28th at 1pm ET at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum for a guided tour of Jenny Holzer’s exhibit: Light Line.

Jenny Holzer is a renowned American conceptual artist celebrated for her powerful use of text as art. Holzer uses words to challenge perceptions and provoke thought. Her work, which spans large-scale installations, LED signs, and projections, often addresses themes of power, conflict, and identity. Additionally, she studied painting, printmaking, and drawing at The University of Chicago.

Register now: https://alumniandfriends.uchicago.edu/s/activities-event?name=CWA%20at%20the%20Guggenheim%20Museum

CWA LA Metro Chair Claudia Choi AB’97 organized a ladies golf clinic earlier this month. The clinic was instructed by seasoned golfers at Monterey Park Golf Club. Way to go LA alums!

Are you intimidated by corporate golf outings? Need to get rid of a nasty slice? Want to get more comfortable on the greens?

Come to our golf clinic on Saturday, August 17th from 8am-11am PDT at Monterey Park Golf Club hosted by CWA LA Metro Chair Claudia Choi AB’97. We welcome all skill levels! Plus, join us for a self-host lunch at Cook’s Tortas afterwards! 🏌🏻‍♀️⛳️🌮

Register now: bit.ly/3WhYMn9

Happy Alumni Weekend! We’ve partnered with Polsky to feature some incredible women entrepreneurs in a panel discussion, moderated by CWA President Nitha Nagubadi AB’94, SM’03, taking place from 10:15am-11:30am CT today at the Polsky Center.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

This Saturday, CWA NYC celebrated AAPI Heritage Month together making summer rolls and papaya salad at Bayon, a top-notch authentic Cambodian restaurant on the Upper East Side. Following the preparation of these dishes, University of Chicago alumni got to enjoy their creations in addition to a few other dishes on the menu. Nothing beats good food and conversation with fellow alumni!

This collaboration between CWA NYC, led by NYC Metro Chairs Rakhee Jain AB’16 and Abby Jackman AB’22, and Bayon was a phenomenal experience crafted by (and made possible thanks to) Arlene Wang AB’14. Check out Bayon: https://www.bayonnyc.com!