Upcoming Events

2022 Events

Monthly Gatherings on 1st Wednesday of each month; occasional exceptions.  

• ​April 13 at 6 p.m., join Oakland University President, Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, at Meadow Brook Hall to learn how Oakland University is navigating the current challenges in higher education. We will also hear from Madelyn Rzadkowolski, Curator, who will share about the life of Matilda Dodge Wilson, a self-made, modern woman of the 20th century, whose generosity established Oakland University. We will conclude with an opportunity to walk through the breathtaking mansion.​
• May 4 at 6 pm – (Virtual) The IWF Michigan Chapter Economic Equity Work Group is pleased to welcome Ms. Anika Goss, Detroit Future City President and CEO.  Ms. Goss will present insights regarding  “The State of Economic Equity Detroit.”  This study by Detroit Future City discusses causation for the economic inequities by race and gender in Detroit.  A reaction panel of IWF members will engage in stimulating discussion following the presentation. 
• June meeting—Plan to join us for a New Member Picnic as a wonderful event to get to know our incoming new IWF members.  We also will hear an update from co-chairs Faye Nelson and Mary Kramer regarding exciting plans for the 2023 IWF International Conference hosted by our chapter.
• July & August - Dine Arounds in the summer months 
• September- American Red Cross Midwest Region led by Mary Lynn Foster (in-person)
• October 5 at 6 pm- The Parade Company Event (in person)
• November  - The Henry Ford Museum (in-person) 
• December – Holiday Party at Linda Schlesinger-White’s home