Notes from One Mead Way: October 2011 - Sarah Lawrence College

Notes from One Mead Way: October 2011 eNewsletter

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A Commemoration of the FREEDOM RIDERS of 1961 Reflecting on Liberty, Democracy, and Freedom in America

Sarah Lawrence College in cooperation with Arts Westchester will present a program commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Rides of 1961 during the month of November, 2011. Freedom Riders were civil-rights activists who rode interstate buses into the segregated, southern United States to test the 1960 United-States Supreme-Court decision Boynton v. Virginia. November 1, 2011 will be the 50th anniversary of the date when the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) issued the necessary orders–and the new policies went into effect–which permitted passengers to sit wherever they pleased on interstate buses and trains; “white” and “colored” signs came down in the terminals; separate drinking fountains, toilets, and waiting rooms were consolidated; and the lunch counters began serving people regardless of race.

The program to be held at Sarah Lawrence College, “Commemorating the Freedom Riders of 1961: “Reflecting on Liberty, Democracy, and Freedom in America,” will include an art exhibition, film, academic lecture, spoken word, music and personal accounts of Freedom Riders.

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Honorees Speak on Rebuilding the Lives of Women in the Wake of War and Disaster

Two women who are being recognized for extraordinary contributions to the lives of women and girls in the wake of war and natural disaster, Juliana Konteh from Sierra Leone and Savithri Wijesekera from Sri Lanka, spoke at Sarah Lawrence College on October 5th. The two women discussed how their work benefits women and girls who face unique hardships, including increased vulnerability to rape, trafficking, exploitation and domestic violence. Both women work with programs that attempt to prevent gender-based violence and address needs to help women re-build their lives.

Two Honorees Speak at SLC

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Food Systems Colloquium Presented by SLC Students

Members of the Sarah Lawrence community and experts on the state of local and global food systems from around the region gathered in a student-organized colloquium at the College. Participants included academicians and NGO leaders. The hope for the event was that it not only generate a greater understanding of food systems, but also instigate a call to action. "The students believe that awareness of the issues is paramount in understanding what we, as global citizens, can do," the group's representative, Jeamme Chia, said.

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GIVE TO SLC

The Fund for Sarah Lawrence is delighted to welcome a new team member, Indra Davis '88. As a Senior Associate Director of the FSL, Indra will be working primarily with reunion fund raising and volunteer recruitment and support. The 2012 FSL is off to a good start. We hope you have received your brochure in the mail and will continue to support your Alma Mater. If you prefer not to give through the mail or online, no worries, as our student callers are reaching out to our alumni body. Our time is now. Give today! You can mail your contribution to FSL: 1 Mead Way/Bronxville, NY 10708; call us at 914-395-2533 or donate on line at www.slc.edu/give. We’d love to hear from you! If you are interested in volunteering for the Fund please call or email Jody Abzug, Senior Director, The Fund for Sarah Lawrence, 914-395-2523.

SLC Announces New Regional Alumni Chapters!

The Office of Alumni Relations is happy to introduce your new regional alumni chapters! Are you looking for a networking event, a fun holiday party, a Faculty on the Road seminar, a casual social gathering, or just an online network of fellow alumni? Then look no further than your regional SLC alumni chapter! More information coming soon!

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Upcoming Regional Events

October 17, 2011	Austin, TX	Alumni Get Together
October 22, 2011	Boston, MA	Join SLC Alumni for the Head of the Charles
October 30, 2011	Chicago, IL	Karen Lawrence Seminar on James Joyce

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Faculty on the Road Season Continues

The Edith Ingalls Vignos '45 Faculty on the Road Program season is underway. Already, we've been to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington, D.C. Check below to see if we're coming by you soon!

November 5, 2011	Atlanta, GA	Fred Strype, Citizen Filmmaker: Contemporary Lives and the Making of Motion Pictures
November 6, 2011	Greenwich, CT	Joe Forte, Teaching Rembrandt: Genius as Master, Model and Mentor
November 9, 2011	New York, NY	Jeff Adams, Architecture, Ideology, and the Cold War
November 9, 2011	Brooklyn, NY	Melvin Bukiet, Cervantes in Chains

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Join SLC Alumni in Boston for the Head of the Charles!

A group of SLCers will be meeting at the Head of the Charles Regatta, on October 22nd, to enjoy the beautiful fall weather in Boston and watch the races. Admission is $3 per person (or 2 for $5) for unlimited day access. You'll be able to purchase refreshments and enjoy play-by-play color commentary of the racing.

Mark your calendars for Reunion 2012: Thursday, May 31 - Sunday, June 3rd!

Reunion weekend is the perfect time to reminisce, reconnect, and return to Sarah Lawrence. You'll have the opportunity to take a seminar, go on local tours, explore new buildings on campus, cheer or perform at a cabaret, admire the work of fellow alumnae/i at an art exhibit, and of course dance to your heart's content on Westlands Lawn. If all of the above works up an appetite, there's always midnight breakfast after the dance and a champagne brunch the next morning! Faculty also look forward to seeing you during Reunion, so don't miss out!

For a sneak peak of what Reunion weekend is like, check out this video of Reunion 2011 created by Mario Paniagua '09

For more information on Reunion weekend contact
Dania Abu-Shaheen, Associate Director of Alumni Relations at dshaheen@sarahlawrence.edu

We Are Still Looking for Volunteers to Help with Reunion!

Alumni volunteers are essential to making Reunion a memorable experience for all. Help create the magic by getting in touch with classmates to encourage attendance, providing program suggestions, and/or fundraising for your class gift. If you'd like to be a Reunion Volunteer, contact Dania Abu-Shaheen, Associate Director of Alumni Relations at dshaheen@sarahlawrence.edu or (914) 395-2531.

Eleanor Roosevelt on October 11 at SLC

Brigid O'Farrell, author of She Was One of Us: Eleanor Roosevelt and the American Worker, will discuss the legendary First Lady, particularly her contributions to society after the death of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, on Tuesday, October 11, at 6 p.m. at Sarah Lawrence College in the Donnelley Lecture Hall, Heimbold Visual Arts Center. The talk is free and open to the public.

Connect on Facebook and LinkedIn!

The Office of Alumni Relations has created Facebook Groups for you to connect with classmates and fellow alumni in your area. Please, stay active in these groups -- and keep the content coming!

Click here to join the Facebook group for Alumni in your city and Alumni in your class year.

Don't forget to network with fellow alumni on LinkedIn for all of your career-related inquiries, needs, or announcements.

All SLC alumni groups are closed and membership is by request and invitation. To gain membership, you must click the "request to join" button at the top right corner of the group. Once you're a member, be sure to invite your friends to grow the group!

Alumni Announcements

Have you recently changed jobs, received a promotion, or won an award in your field? Share your accomplishment with the alumni community.

Lizzie Czerner '92 announced that she is the new Artistic Director of BANG Comedy Institute and Theater in Hollywood, CA. BANG is home to the successful and long-running show STREEP TEASE, and boasts a wide array of comedy programming.

Tovah Feldshuh performed a brand new concert she created entitled "Aging is Optional". Featuring songs ranging from the classics of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Burton Lane and Jule Styne, to contemporary artists like Dar Williams and Bob Dylan, this concert explored those precious things that keep us young.. and the ones that age us.

Rachel Grob MA 1992 announced her new book, “Testing Baby: The Transformation of Newborn Screening, Parenting, and Policymaking,” was released by Rutgers University Press.

Ross Wade '08 placed first in the 2011 Jackie White Memorial National Children's Play Writing Contest for his musical for young audiences, "Scheme of the Super Bullies".

Danielle Conover '06 and husband Dan Griffiths founded CLOWNZERO, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving life for children and communities worldwide through humanitarian clowning and therapeutic performing arts. CLOWNZERO is currently in residence at UCSF Children's Hospital with their HEALING THROUGH HUMOR Program.

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