Setting up a university alumni Women's network

[Ambiorixa]

So - the uni where I did my MBA is know for it's 'boys network'. In fact, there is a book out there entitles '[name of uni] Boys. When I attended I was one of 5 women in a class of 65..

So I want to set up a women's network and I'm looking for any advice or tips.

I am thinking of calling it '[name of uni] girls'. What do you think?

What shoul I do next? Set-up a LinkedIn group and start inviting people and asking them to invite others?

Organise an event?

Create a brand / vision (I want it to be open and inclusive for men and women with a common goal of creating an environment for women to achieve their potential, whatever that means to them).

Help!!! Where do I start?

I wouldnt call it '[University] Girls'.

Thx. What would be a good name? 'Uni' women's network seems antad boring...

Have a look at women in rail- a successful network in the industry

A tad

Not girls, these are alumni that you are appealing to, women who have graduated.
How about something like 'university of blah blah graduate society for empowerment'?

I like the women in rail site. Very clear statement of what they stand for.

Maybe just '[uni] women' - keep it simple.

Are there any other succesful women's networks I could have a look at? I know 'women in technology'. Any others?

Forward ladies?