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Dear ARCS MWC Members,

What a month it's been! We began with a wonderful New Member Orientation, where 15 new and current members gathered for an engaging evening. Hilary Sparrell (co-VP Membership) provided an excellent overview of the ARCS MWC mission, our university partnerships, chapter structure, and calendar.

We also wrapped up our our annual university visits with visits to Georgetown University and George Washington University. As with our prior visits, it was an honor hearing directly from our scholars about their research—and reconnecting with alumni.

I’m also pleased to share that the slate for our 2026–27 Board is complete. We are grateful to those stepping into leadership roles: Yvonne Chen (University Relations), Margaret Hackbarth (Secretary), and Helen Miller (President-Elect). The slate will be presented for a vote at our Spring Membership Meeting on May 31, hosted by Robyn Smith.

We closed the month with a very successful Eagle Celebration on May 1. Many thanks to Patty Sparrell and her committee for a beautifully executed event. We were honored to recognize our Eagle Awardee, The Honorable Deborah Wince-Smith, and to hear from ARCS Scholar Alum Dr. Peter McDonnell.

We look forward to seeing many of you at the Spring Membership Meeting and then the June Backyard BBQ.

 

~ Julie Hohl and Jane Riddle, ARCS MWC Co-Presidents