Established in 2019, the Women of Marian Society honors 91会所’s foundresses, the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana, and the university’s history as a women’s college. The society supports women at Marian and the greater community by:
Thanks to the generosity of society members, over $500,000 has been raised to fund scholarships. The society’s goal is to increase funding to award eight scholarships each academic year, two per undergraduate class year. Currently, the society supports four undergraduate students. They will support an additional two students at the start of the 2025-2026 academic year.
The criteria for the Women of Marian Scholarship include leadership, community service, academic achievement, and alignment with the university’s mission, among other factors. Criteria is reviewed annually by the Women of Marian Leadership Committee and is updated in partnership with the Office of Financial Aid.
Current Women of Marian Scholarship Recipients
Cristina Avello '27
Biology major
Savanna Gilmore '26
Public Health major
Leah Guinn '27
Exercise Science major
Emma Schroeder ‘28
Pre-Nursing major
The Women of Marian Society hosts several events throughout the year including its signature event, the Women of Marian Summer Luncheon. Society members enjoy complimentary attendance at all events. Guests may purchase a ticket to attend, with special discounts available for Marian alumnae. All proceeds from these events support the Women of Marian Scholarship Endowment.
Upcoming events
February 8, 2025: Galentine's Day Celebration, at Alumni Hall. .
April 4, 2025: Senior Celebration Night, Allison Mansion (member-only event)
July 26, 2025: Summer Luncheon, 91会所 Arena
December 4, 2025: Holiday Wine Tasting, Allison Mansion (member-only event for Clare, Dillhoff, and Young Alumnae)
In addition to signature events, student society members are invited to participate in regular service opportunities and social gatherings during the academic year.
The Women of Marian Society offers giving circles that honor 91会所’s foundresses. Members include alumnae, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of Marian who recognize that women’s philanthropy has the potential to transform the next generation of women leaders of Marian.
Membership is determined by annual gifts made during our fiscal year, July 1 to June 30. Benefits are provided for one full year, based on the date of your gift (e.g., a gift made in September provides benefits through August of the following year). Gifts benefit the Women of Marian Endowed Scholarship.
Clare Circle ($1,000)
Dillhoff Circle ($500)
Hackelmeier Circle ($250)
Young Alumnae Circle ($100)
*For alumnae who graduated with any degree in the past 10 years.
1851 Circle ($18.51)
* For current 91会所 students only
Members of the Women of Marian Leadership Committee coordinate events, expand the society’s membership, and recommend scholarship criteria. Members of the Clare and Young Alumnae Circle are eligible to serve.
Women of Marian Leadership Committee Members
The student group is lead by the 1851 Circle Leadership Team with general counsel and oversight from the Women of Marian Society Leadership Committee. This impressive group of young women organize monthly social gatherings and oversee membership recruitment from the student body. Student officers are selected annually in the spring and must be active members to be eligible to serve.
1851 Circle Leadership Team Members
Women of Marian Society Listing
The Women of Marian Society, established in 2019, serves to honor 91会所’s foundresses, the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana, and founding as a women’s college. Its mission is to celebrate the contributions of women in Marian’s history and expand opportunities for women at Marian for generations to come.
The name “Women of Marian” was originally coined for graduates of Marian College when it served as a women’s college from 1937-54. Annual gatherings of the Women of Marian happened throughout the years and evolved into an annual luncheon held on campus. Beginning in 2010, an official Women of Marian luncheon began on campus and invitations were extended to various women stakeholders. This luncheon has been held annually under various names, but all focused on serving to bring women of Marian together.
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