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Reunion 2022
The Ethel Walker School 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, United StatesCelebrating classes ending in 2 and 7, along with all other classes who wish to join us! We are excited to welcome our alumnae back to campus this June with…
September Virtual Open House
Please join us for a virtual open house and experience an interactive campus tour, meet the Head of School, learn about academics and signature courses, plus engage in a vibrant…
Founder’s Day
Celebrate Ethel Walker Smith and our school on the 111th anniversary of our founding! Alumnae are invited to in-person and virtual gatherings happening across the world. Join an existing gathering or start your…
October Open House
The Ethel Walker School 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, United StatesPlease join us for an open house and experience a campus tour, meet the Head of School, learn about academics and signature courses, plus engage in a vibrant Q&A with…
Margaret Huling Bonz Women of Distinction Speaker Series: Karenna Gore
Chapel 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, CT, United StatesNot Just Survivable, But Beautiful: Forging a Way for All to Flourish Join Karenna Gore and a panel of experts as they discuss justice, climate change, ecology, sustainability, human need,…
Literary Walker’s Virtual Book Club: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
We are very excited about the lineup of authors, poets, and books for our 2022-2023 Virtual Book Club and hope you will register to join these events! You will meet…
Literary Walker’s Virtual Book Club: Vinyl Moon by Mahogany L. Browne
We are very excited about the lineup of authors, poets, and books for our 2022-2023 Virtual Book Club and hope you will register to join these events! You will meet…
Reading and Book Signing with Mahogany L. Browne
Ferguson Theatre 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, Connecticut, United StatesMahogany L. Browne, our fall Visiting Writer, will be on campus on November 7-11. We welcome the Walker's community, as well as the general public, to attend a reading with Ms. Browne on…
Young Alumnae Dessert Reception (R/12)
Required for all Seniors
January Virtual Open House
Please join us for a virtual open house and experience an interactive campus tour, meet the Head of School, learn about academics and signature courses, plus engage in a vibrant…
Walker’s Women in the World Virtual Conversations: Global Health
Join us for a virtual conversation about Global Health with Dr. Shelley Marks '81, Surgeon at Palo Alto Medical Foundation and Walker's Trustee; Dr. LaToya Coffey '92, Vice President of…
Literary Walker’s Virtual Book Club: The Book of Goose by Yiyun Li
We are very excited about the lineup of authors, poets, and books for our 2022-2023 Virtual Book Club and hope you will register to join these events! You will meet…
Walker’s Women in the World Virtual Conversations: Women’s Rights
Join us for a virtual conversation about women's rights with Surina Khan '85, CEO of Women's Foundation CA, and Teresa Younger, Walker's Trustee and President and CEO of Ms. Foundation for…
February Virtual Open House
Please join us for a virtual open house and experience an interactive campus tour, meet the Head of School, learn about academics and signature courses, plus engage in a vibrant…
Walker’s Women in the World Virtual Conversations: Conflict Resolution
Join us for a virtual conversation about conflict resolution with Ashley Jackson '99, Co-Director and Co-Founder of the Center on Armed Groups, and Leah Wawro '06, Director of Global Threats…
Reading and Book Signing with Ada Limón
Ferguson Theatre 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, Connecticut, United StatesU.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, our spring Visiting Writer, will be on campus April 10-11. We welcome the Walker’s community, as well as the general public, to attend a reading with Ms. Limón…
Literary Walker’s Virtual Book Club: The Hurting Kind by Ada Limón
We are very excited about the lineup of authors, poets, and books for our 2022-2023 Virtual Book Club and hope you will register to join these events! You will meet…
Reunion
The Ethel Walker School 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, United StatesCelebrating classes ending in 3 and 8, along with all other classes who wish to join us! WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS Class of 1973: celebrate your 50th Reunion at a special Friday…
Athletics Hall of Fame Inaugural Induction Ceremony
Ferguson Theatre 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, Connecticut, United StatesAlumnae Field Hockey Game
Join us as a player or spectator as the Suns and Dials face off in our alumnae field hockey game! Dear Alumnae,We are excited to be launching a new tradition!I…
October On-Campus Open House
The Ethel Walker School 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, United StatesPlease join us for an Admission Open House. You will have the opportunity to meet students, faculty, and the Head of School, tour our campus, and see the School in…
Walker’s History Assembly (R/All)
Ferguson Theatre 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, Connecticut, United StatesSt. Alban’s Church History Walk
St. Alban's Episcopal Church 197 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, ConnecticutMemorial Chapel (R/All)
Chapel 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, CT, United States
Reading and Book Signing with Ibi Zoboi
Ferguson Theatre 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, Connecticut, United StatesIbi Zoboi, our fall Visiting Writer, will be on campus November 7-10. We welcome the Walker’s community, as well as the general public, to attend a reading with Ms. Zoboi on Friday,…
Simsbury Library Presentation
Simsbury Public Library 725 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, ConnecticutJoin Archivist Kim Harris Thacker P'24, '27 at the Simsbury Public Library for a presentation about Walker's history and its connection to the community of Simsbury. Learn more and register…
Dance Concert (R/11 & 12)
Ferguson Theatre 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, Connecticut, United StatesWalker’s Women in the World Virtual Conversations: Generative AI
Join us for a conversation with Walker's faculty and alumnae to discuss current thinking around Generative AI at Walker's and in a variety of industries. Featured speakers are Fiona de…
Literary Walker’s Virtual Book Club: Under the Tamarind Tree by Nigar Alam ’87
Join author and Walker's alumna Nigar Alam '87 in a discussion about her new novel, Under the Tamarind Tree. The conversation will be moderated by Andrea Nelson Abbott '83, Executive…
Winter Play (R/11 & 12)
Ferguson Theatre 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, Connecticut, United StatesWalker’s Women in the World Virtual Conversations: Women in Sports
Join us for a conversation with Walker’s faculty and alumnae to discuss current thinking around women in sports. Featured speakers are Julie Welles '06, Professional International Equestrian; Sydney Satchell '10,…
Literary Walker’s Virtual Book Club: What Remains by Wendy Walker ’85
Join author and Walker’s alumna Wendy Walker '85 in a discussion about her novel, What Remains. The conversation will be moderated by Dr. Sasha Osbourne Breland '01, Deputy Chief Medical Examiner,…
Reunion
We are excited to welcome our alumnae back to Walker’s to celebrate classes ending in 4 and 9, along with all other classes who wish to join us! Visit the…
Spring Musical (R/11 & 12)
Ferguson Theatre 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, Connecticut, United StatesSpring Musical (R/9 & 10)
Ferguson Theatre 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, Connecticut, United StatesMeet and Greet with Author Mary Melvin Fleming ’75
Please join the Walker’s community on September 30 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. for a reading, book signing, and a wine and cheese reception with author and Walker’s alumna Mary Melvin Fleming…
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Ethel Walker School proudly announces the opening of our new eco-friendly residence hall! We are excited to unveil our latest achievement: a three-story, environmentally-conscious residence hall. This innovative building…