The College Endowment Association
Community Enrichment Since 1890

Welcome to The College Endowment Association

Celebrating 133 Years

The College Endowment Association, an educational organization, was founded in 1890 and for over 133 years the College Endowment Association has been in the business of education—bringing our communities together to continue lifelong learning with active members, and helping young women achieve a college diploma.

We know that over the past 13 decades the College Endowment Association has made Milwaukee members see, feel, and hear the world differently through the wide variety of speakers and performers spreading powerful ideas through a vibrant array of talented, engaging, and renowned speakers and musicians.

CEA has grown, changed, and adapted to current events and technology. Due to Milwaukee winters, the season is organized in two series: fall and spring, with a snow season break in January and February – also allowing snowbirds to enjoy program attendance when in town.

President Pat Conole invites you to become members and share this opportunity with your friends—spread the word.

2023-2024 CEA Speaker Series

Louis Masur The season opens with Louis Masur presenting Lincoln and the Civil War.

Briana Davis-GreerThe season concludes with blues guitarist Briana Davis-Greer providing A History of the Pfister Hotel.

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This year we maintain our mission to help you feel connected to the world around you and be inspired. Your membership ensures the continued operation of College Endowment Association and of its dual mission—bringing interesting and engaging speakers to our members and educating young women.

Once you join the College Endowment Association, membership entitles you to attend the fourteen outstanding programs on topics ranging from history to scientific research to current events presented on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am from October through December and resuming in March and April in the beautiful ballroom of the historic Woman’s Club of Wisconsin.

There are no tests, grades or research required—just the pure joy of learning!

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