The traditions of Martha Cook are some of the many things that make this such a special place as a student. As alumnae, there are several occasions throughout the year where you can return to the building.
Martha Cook Open House during Ann Arbor Art Fair
Planning to be in town for Art Fair? Join us from Thursday, July 17, to Saturday, July 19, 2025 between 1 PM and 5 PM each day. Enjoy light refreshments courtesy of the Martha Cook Alumnae Memorial Fund. Martha Cook Alumnae Association volunteers will also be on hand if you would like to purchase in-house exclusive MCB-branded merchandise. We hope to see you there!
Friday Tea open to alumnae during Homecoming
It began as a daily affair when the building opened and was meant to be a mechanism for teaching social skills to the young women of the building. While it may have done that too, the women of the building choose to make the tradition their own. Friday Tea, as it is known today, is led by and for the residents of Martha Cook. Join fellow alumnae as we open the doors to prior residents during Friday Tea from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM on October 3, 2025.
Reconnect at the MCAA Holiday Luncheon
Connect with fellow Cookies as the holiday season begins in metro Detroit. Mark your calendars now for Saturday, November 8, 2025!
Governors' Gala is Re-imagining an Old Tradition
For many decades beginning in 1945, the Messiah Dinner was the highlight of the Cookie calendar. In 2024, the Board of Governors decided to re-imagine this festive occasion. With a new name, The Governors’ Gala had a new purpose and meaning: to strengthen the bonds between the generations of current residents and alumnae. Mark your calendar for Sunday, December 7, 2025 for this year’s gathering. Want to join the committee? Planning will begin in the summer over Zoom. For information, please contact Governor Mary Beth Nicholson at [email protected].
Visit the Building during Alumnae Spring Tea
Join fellow Cookies in the Gold Room to reconnect and enjoy an enriching program. The event is made possible with donor support to the Martha Cook Alumnae Memorial Fund and the Coralie Harper Reed Heritage Fund. Save the date for April 11, 2026!