A Century of the MCAA

MCB Annual photo

The Martha Cook Alumnae Association, unique among the U-M residence halls, was formally organized in 1918 in time to be included in the 1917-18 annual. The group’s traditional focus has been supporting current residents by raising money for scholarships, providing needed gifts to the Building (everything from vacuum sweepers to a new slate roof), and strengthening relationships long after leaving U-M. Teas, bridge parties, Holiday brunch, anniversary galas, and other social occasions, both at MCB and off -campus, have been held regularly for a century. The MCAA plays a vital role in the friendship circle.

The organization’s constitution (last revised in 2009) begins with the words: “We, the alumnae of Martha Cook Building of Ann Arbor, Michigan, now residents of the world, in order to deepen the bonds of our college friendships; to preserve our collegiate memories and reaffi rm our loyalty to the University of Michigan; and to constitute a union which may be of practical support and benefi t to the administrative board and present residents of the Martha Cook Building — do establish this constitution for the Martha Cook Alumnae Association.”