As our world becomes more complex, personal contact is vital for promoting international understanding and goodwill. With this in mind, we provide our alumni with a variety of programs each year to address a more personal interest beyond the professional realm. Destinations range from Antarctica to India, but the theme is always the same.
Helen Woodford Ruth was born in October 1897 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA as Margaret Helen Woodford. She was married to Babe Ruth. She died on January 11, 1929 in Watertown, Massachusetts.
On June 1, 1968, Helen Keller died in her home at the age of 87 after suffering a heart attack. Her funeral service, held at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., was attended by twelve hundred mourners.