The founders of Cap and Gown over one hundred years ago strove to bring all Stanford women together to build collegial relationships among women. In 2006, Cap and Gown renewed this original purpose with the first Stanford Women Winter Welcome. This event brings freshman and sophomore women together with Stanford women including upper-class undergraduates, faculty, staff, and alumnae for an evening of informal roundtable conversations, a fireside chat with a featured speaker and delicious desserts.
Past speakers include Honorary Cap and Gown members Dr. Condoleezza Rice; Dr. Pam Matson, dean of Earth Sciences; and Dr. Pat Jones, professor of biological sciences. In January 2014 we were delighted to welcome Dr. Sharon Long, professor of biological sciences, also an honorary Cap and Gown member and a founder of the Winter Welcome.
The event is a great way to connect with women leaders, gain insight from those with diverse experiences and learn from the stories of successful women.
Hosted by Cap and Gown and sponsored by the Schools of Humanities and Sciences and Earth Sciences, the Dean of Freshmen, and the Women’s Community Center, this event now in its ninth year has become a long-lasting tradition.