Women’s Giving Circle teas and information sessions were held at the Central Campus in Blue Bell and West Campus in Pottstown, on February 27 and March 2, respectively. The Women’s Giving Circle has evolved from Leading Women in Philanthropy with the purpose of supporting female students while advancing the MCCC’s mission. The teas served as a relaunch and introduction to internal prospective members.

Women’s Giving Circle meetings will be held quarterly and provide an opportunity for professional networking and development. The circle will review grant applications for programs, scholarships or opportunities within the College that enrich the lives of women at MCCC.

During the Blue Bell event, Michael Kelly, SRT Assistant Professor, shared the impact of the Leading Women in Sound Recording and Music Technology grant awarded in 2018. Mr. Kelly also related statistics surrounding inclusion within the industry further confirming the necessity of funding opportunities.

Dr. Celeste Schwartz, Vice President for Information Tech & Chief Digital Officer, spoke on past grants for women in IT. That funding ultimately led to a student starting her career at MCCC in a field with widespread gender disparity. Dr. Schwartz informed attendees of the inclusive membership options and urged them to join at one of the three levels.

To close the program, Interim President and Provost Dr. Victoria Bastecki-Perez discussed the impact LWIP had on MCCC in the past, her excitement and vision for the future and encouraged all to join the giving circle.

Thirty-eight faculty and staff came to learn more about the Women’s Giving Circle with 12 new members joining at the events.

To learn how you can become a member, visit www.mc3.edu/wgc or contact Krissy Freeman at kfreeman@mc3.edu.