Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr is also the name of an official neighborhood of the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota

Traditions

Bryn Mawr's traditions are a main aspect of campus life. The four major traditions are Parade Night, which takes place on the first night of the academic year; Lantern Night, which takes place in late October or early November; Hell Week, which takes place in mid-February; and May Day, which takes place on the Sunday after classes end in the spring semester. The traditions mistresses of the College, two positions elected by the student body, are in charge or organizing and running traditions.

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In addition to events, Bryn Mawr's traditions extend to superstitions around the campus that can date back to the opening of the college in 1885. Another important part of the traditions is the statue of the goddess Athena, the patron goddess of the College, in Thomas Great Hall. Students leave gifts and notes for the statue when they desire help from the goddess.

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