Uncommon Projects
Strengthening our network and creating connections across the world has always been our focus, and our commitment and dedication did not stop even when travels and personal gatherings became impossible
Our regular virtual gatherings!
Connect virtually, every Sunday evening
The well-established Sunday evening virtual M&C (Milk & Cookies), led by Corinne Morgan’13, continues to be very popular with alums from all over the world!
If you wish to connect and chat with other MHC alums from all generations, please feel free to join every Sunday evening at 8:00 PM (CET) 7:00 (GMT)
Check the MHEAC Facebook or email mhceurope@gmail.com for the Zoom link and details of the next gathering.
Et maintenant en français...!
Since 2024 Méryem Puill-Châtillon ‘80 (pictured, left) has been leading French conversations lessons for alums and students from all over the world.
Are you eager to practice your French and meet other Francophile members of our community? Remember to join every other Thursday at 6:30 pm CET for an hour of French conversation and fun. This bi-monthly event is open to all levels. Bienvenue à toutes!
Check the MHEAC Facebook or email mhceurope@gmail.com for the Zoom link and details of the next gathering.
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Lunar New Year Celebrations
Red Envelope Challenge - second edition
In 2026 Mount Holyoke alums, students, faculty and staff shared Lunar New Year greetings to welcome the Year of the Horse. Inspired by an anonymous alum donor, 372 participants joined the Red Envelope Challenge — surpassing the Level 1 goal of 188 participants and unlocking $1,837 for international student scholarships through The Mount Holyoke Fund. The initiative inspired matching funds and a surprise gift, bringing the total raised to an auspicious $3,888. THANK YOU to everyone who participated, and special thanks to volunteer leaders Eleanor Chang ’78, Yucheng Miller ’13 and members of the Global Alum Alliance.
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Uncommon Kitchens – celebrating our culinary backgrounds
Born out of two projects launched during the 2020/22 lockdown and social distancing periods, our 2 Uncommon Kitchens cookbooks, available for purchase worldwide on the Amazon platform, gather over 120 recipes submitted by alums and students from dozens of countries around the world. Celebrating the inspiring diversity of our culinary backgrounds, all recipes including fascinating backstories, sharing who and what is behind each dish.
From comforting breakfast specials and traditional family dishes to creative elaborations of old classics and delectable desserts, the cookbooks offer an array of amazing recipes!
You can purchase your copy of Uncommon Kitchens and Uncommon Kitchens Festive Edition below:
Uncommon Kitchens
Order your copy here:
Winning Entry by Nadia Heath ’80 – Scotland
Fly Like A Bird
Uncommon Cameras – celebrating our creativity
Launched in 2021, the Uncommon Cameras photography competition, was open to all Mount Holyoke international alums. This unique initiative was created to celebrate our vibrant and diverse global community, and to bring us virtually together during challenging times.
Uncommon Cameras aimed to celebrate joy, friendship, and creativity and to inspire alums to share images across cultures, geographical borders, and generations.
We received 122 entries by 53 alums from 24 countries and five continents! The jury, formed by alums with diverse international backgrounds, selected 13 finalists and a popular jury selected the final winner!
Literary Aperitifs
In the world of virtual connections, we also launched a series of Literary Aperitifs, where authors, some of them alums, presented their works and led engaging discussions with all participants.
Speakers included British social historian Jane Robinson, certified professional coach Patricia Brooks ’89 and distinguished poets Randi Stebbins ’95 and Marjory Wentworth ’80.
You can watch a recording of their presentations and workshops on our Youtube channel here