WEB HIGHLIGHTS
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MarketWatch recounts the career of Vera Wang '71 and details the reasoning behind the establishment of her first bridal boutique at age 40.
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Listing "10 Timeless Pieces of Advice from Commencement Addresses," Time Magazine recalls Tracy Kidder's Commencement address at Sarah Lawrence in 1986.
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Writer David Lindsay-Abaire '92 discusses his new play, Good People, in a recent interview with CTnow.
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In a Q&A with The Los Angeles Times, Sarah Gertrude Shapiro '99 discusses her career in television.
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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette looks at the life of alumna Elizabeth Rockwell Raphael in light of a new documentary, Tracing Outlines, which tells the story of Pittsburgh's first modern art gallery that she founded when she was 21.
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In an essay for College News, Derick Edgren '18 examines the efficacy of dialogues about race and the importance of speaking up in bringing about substantive social change.
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CONNECTIONS
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Sarah Lawrence Magazine
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Then and Now
Spring 2015
It's bound to happen. Once set in motion, a story unfolds in ways we don't expect and could never foresee. People enter and exit. Seemingly unrelated events impose on the narrative arc. Just like that, a plot line that began way back then becomes a rich, complex tale that continues in the here and now, as the stories in this issue will attest.
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GIVE TO SLC
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We are happy to report that 2015 was another successful year for The Fund for Sarah Lawrence. To all of our alumni donors, thank you! Your generosity enables us to meet the immediate needs of the College which include welcoming our incoming Class of 2019. We are grateful to everyone who contributed to the Fund this year, and say a very special thank you to the 334 members of our SLC family who participated in Giving Day on May 12, 2015. We are counting on everyone's support of Giving Day 2016.
If you did not have the opportunity to participate in The 2015 Fund for Sarah Lawrence, we hope you will join us next year. Every gift moves us closer to our goal.
The 2016 fiscal year has already begun. If you want to get a head start on your giving, mail your contribution to The Fund for Sarah Lawrence, 1 Mead Way/Bronxville, NY 10708; call us at 914-813-9220 or donate online at http://www.sarahlawrence.edu/give . The FSL team is grateful for your investment in Sarah Lawrence.
If you are interested in volunteering for the Fund please call Jody Abzug, Senior Director, The Fund for Sarah Lawrence at 914-813-9221. Thank you from the very appreciative FSL team: Elizabeth, Indra, Julie and Jody. We wish you a wonderful summer.
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Thank You for Reunion 2015.
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THANK YOU for a fantastic Reunion! Last weekend, over 600 alumni, guests, faculty, and staff celebrated on campus during our biggest Reunion ever! Campus was abuzz with good cheer as old friends reconnected and new SLC bonds were formed.
In the classrooms on Friday, faculty and alumni had spirited discussions, and under the tent on Saturday, they danced the night away! After all the groovy dance moves, alumni who had worked up an appetite made their way down Bates hill for midnight breakfast before snuggling up in their Slonim, Andrews, and Rothschild dorm rooms to dream of Reunion delights. The Heimbold Visual Arts Center was hopping with special celebrations for the 30th Anniversary of the Art of Teaching Graduate Program, which included honoring founding Director Sara Wilford '72, and the Study Abroad Program in Cuba. The Alumni Art Exhibit drew over 150 guests for its opening reception, and Reisinger was jam-packed for another classic SLC Cabaret. Many thanks to Art Exhibit Curator Conrad Vogel '77 and Cabaret Director Shirley Kaplan for all of their hard work on these beloved Reunion events.
Alumni came from all over the United States. From Oregon and California to Texas, Georgia, Massachusetts, and Maine – we had the country covered! Reunion also drew guests from beyond our borders as alumni from Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and France packed their bags and travelled to Bronxville to join the fun! Class years ranged from 1949 to 2015, and we had stellar attendance for alumni celebrating their 5th, 10th, 30th, 50th, 55th Reunions.
We're getting photos up just as fast as we can! Please click below to view a very special Reunion video by alumnus Brian Emery '07 and view "Flat Sarah" portraits by Andrea Reese '84 as well as a sneak peak of seminar and Saturday night dancing candids!
View sneak peak of Reunion 2015 photos now!
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Commencement 2015 Recap
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This year, Sarah Lawrence College held two commencement ceremonies. The 87th Commencement was held on Friday, May 22, 2015, under a tent on the South Lawn in the shadow of Westlands. A joyful crowd gathered to celebrate the class of 2015's 334 bachelor's candidates. Noted philosopher, cultural theorist, and novelist Kwame Anthony Appiah delivered the keynote address. Visit the Undergraduate Commencement site for photos, videos, and speech transcripts.
The Graduate Hooding and Commencement Ceremony was held on Thursday, May 21, 2015. Friends and family gathered to watch 157 master's candidates from the College's nine graduate programs receive their degrees. Amy Goodman, host and executive producer of Democracy Now!, delivered the keynote address. Visit the Graduate Commencement site for photos, videos, and speech transcripts.
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The William Park and James Zito Scholarship Fund in Literature
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We are pleased to announce that upon his retirement this spring, Daniel Kaiser, a member of the Literature faculty since 1974, established the William Park and James Zito Scholarship Fund in Literature with a $50,000 gift. Named in honor of his colleagues Emeritus Faculty Member William Park (SLC 1962-2000) and former faculty member James Zito (SLC 1965-1981), the scholarship will annually support two students with financial need who excel in the study of Literature. The College is deeply grateful to Daniel Kaiser for his generosity, and for his many years of teaching excellence and dedication to Sarah Lawrence and its students.
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SLC Writing Institute Presents: Publish and Promote Your Book
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The Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College invites you to attend Publish and Promote Your Book on Saturday, June 27, from 8:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m.
- Connect with New York City literary agents
- Meet with major publishing house editors
- Pitch your book to agents and editors.
- Learn how to promote your book via social media and public relations.
- Participate in a digital publishing panel discussion
This one-day conference is a MUST for writers who want to learn from the experts! Seating is limited. Register today.
Admission fee is $325 per person.
Additional fee is $50 per pitch.
Alumni get a 20% discount.
Register today at www.slc.edu/publish
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David S. Kessler '75 Announces Upcoming Show
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David S. Kessler '75 announces the production Wombat Drool, his play for this year's Capital Fringe Festival. Wombat Drool follows K, a quirky zookeeper with infectious enthusiasm and a penchant for storytelling. Join K in his digressions and diversions as he exalts the remarkably unremarkable.
Get tickets here for Wombat Drool.
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LUMINA XIV is here!
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LUMINA, the literary magazine of the graduate writing program of Sarah Lawrence College, was originally conceived in the fall semester of 2000 by a group of three poetry and fiction students. LUMINA VOLUME XIV is out! Our third edition in full color, featuring our Poetry Contest winners selected by Patricia Lockwood, an interview with Helena Maria Viramontes, cover art by Radka Salcmannova, translated work from Etgar Keret, Chang-Seok Kim, and Tedi López Mills, and new work from Mary Morris, Scott Cheshire, Brenda Hillman, Yuko Otomo, Jessica Estep, Eric Bennett, Angela Pelster, Erika Anderson, Maurice Manning, Cecily Wong, Jameson Fitzpatrick, and more!
Visit the LUMINA Journal Web Site and buy your copy today.
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The Summer Seminar for Writers at Sarah Lawrence College
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Many Sarah Lawrence alums have gone on to literary acclaim, whether as the United States Poet Laureate (Louise Gluck); or as winners of illustrious prizes (Ann Patchett '85, winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award, Ansel Elkins '05, winner of the 2014 Yale Younger Poets Prize, or Alice Walker '65, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Award).
Does seeing their names make you miss Sarah Lawrence's signature writing workshops?
You're in luck! The Summer Seminar for Writers at Sarah Lawrence College returns in 2015, but spots are filling up!
Running Sunday, June 21– Friday, June 26, 2015, the daily workshops, one-on-one conferences, student readings, compassionate and constructive writing feedback you've experienced in the past return. What is new and exciting for 2015: Two craft talks and multi-genre generative sessions each afternoon plus evening readings featuring some of America's most acclaimed authors.
Our faculty for Summer 2015 offer two fiction workshops, one taught by David Hollander MFA '97 and the other by Adelle Waldman; one non-fiction workshop led by Mark Slouka; and poetry workshops taught by Thomas Lux, Jeffrey McDaniel '90 and Gregory Pardlo.
To apply, visit Summer Writers Application. More information about the Summer Seminar can be found at https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/ce/summer/summer-seminar/
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Women's Basketball to Become Newest Varsity Sport
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Women's basketball is set to become the newest varsity sport at Sarah Lawrence College, as announced by Director of Athletics and Physical Education Kristin Maile, on Monday. "Women's basketball is long overdue at Sarah Lawrence," observed Maile. "The school has seen club teams come and go throughout our history, and the time has come to cultivate a lasting varsity program."
Mark Burger, who has coached the club team since 2013, will remain at the helm of the team and continue the process of expanding the sport. "Adding a varsity women's basketball program will offer a new and exciting aspect to Sarah Lawrence's rich culture," commented Burger. "I feel honored and privileged to be given the opportunity to lead the development of a varsity women's basketball program, and I could not be more excited."
Read more on gogryphons.com
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 Something in the way she moves
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If there's something special about Sarah Lawrence that moves you, consider moving some assets into a charitable lead trust. Not for the faint of heart, this planned giving vehicle deals with the estate tax, and how.
Contact Dorea Ferris, Director of Gift Planning, at (914)395-2543 or dferris@sarahlawrence.edu with any questions you might have. And please visit our website at
slc.edu/giving/planned
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Connect on Facebook and LinkedIn!
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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.
Join the SLC Alumni Office's Twitter feed: @SLCAlums.
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!
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Alumni Announcements
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Have you recently changed jobs, received a promotion, or won an award in your field? Share your accomplishment with the alumni community.
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Robin Cohen Reinach '78 produced an off-Broadway play: A new play about sex, power and intimacy in the 21st century, CONSENT follows Ron Sullivan, living the American dream. A natural athlete and former NFL football player, Ron achieved early success as an award winning architect. But recently he's made some changes. Ron came out as gay, separated from his high school sweetheart, and moved into a Soho loft. Now a chance encounter with Kurt, a sexy Yale law student, seduces him into the murky waters of consent. Neither man, nor the two most important women in Ron's life, will ever be the same. For more information, please see:
www.consenttheplay.com
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Sophie McManus MFA '05 announced the publication of her debut novel, The Unfortunates, on June 2, by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Stan Hynds of Northshire Books said "... The Unfortunates is a sensation." The book is available for pre-order on Amazon. Sophie McManus will be doing readings in June and July in New York City. For details and a full list of upcoming events, please see sophiemcmanus.com
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Estha Weiner announced she will be teaching Shakespeare: Summer, Seasons, Sonnets, and Storms this June at the Scarsdale Adult School in Scarsdale, NY. Click here for more information and to register.
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Faith Shearin MFA '93 announced that her fourth book of poetry, Telling The Bees, was released by SFA University Press in April 2015. Several of the poems in the collection have been read aloud on The Writer's Almanac. The book is available on Amazon.
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Judson Simmons MFA '04 announced that his new chapbook, "Sparrow, Sparrow", will be published by Finishing Line Press this September. See the Finishing Lines Press web site for more information.
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Click here for more information on alumni news
Click here for College updates
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