WEB HIGHLIGHTS
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Author A.M. Homes '85 and photographer Susan Unterberg '77 have been named co-chairs of the Board of Yaddo, an artists' community located in Saratoga Springs, New York.
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Music faculty member Matt Wilson is the cover story of JazzTimes' 2013-2014 Jazz Education Guide.
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In The Washington Post Books section, Writing faculty member Melvin Bukiet reviews The Collaboration: Hollywood's Pact with Hitler by Ben Urwand.
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The New York Times reports that Fools: Stories by Writing faculty member Joan Silber is on the long list of fiction nominees for the National Book Award. Silber was a 2004 National Book Award finalist for Ideas of Heaven: A Ring of Stories.
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For the second year in a row, the Sarah Lawrence Chapter of the American Chemical Society received an Honorable Mention Chapter Award from the Society's Committee on Education.
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| Kamden Hilliard '16 was named a national semifinalist in the 2013 Norman Mailer College Writing Award for Poetry. |
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Delanceyplace is daily email with a noteworthy excerpt, offered with commentary to provide context. Recently, Delanceyplace showcased Girls Like Us by Sheila Weller, which discusses, in part, Carly Simon '65 as a student at Sarah Lawrence College.
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CONNECTIONS
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Sarah Lawrence Magazine
Fall Issue: Starting from Scratch
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GIVE TO SLC
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Happy Autumn! To those of us in Bronxville and the environs we look forward to fall foliage and Nature's majesty! As the leaves are changing color we at The Fund for Sarah Lawrence continue to raise funds to bridge the not so colorful gap between tuition revenue and the actual cost of educating every extraordinary Sarah Lawrence student. Your support enables not only our students but our faculty to thrive by meeting the School's greatest priorities. Please play the Sarah Lawrence Giving Game and donate to The Fund for Sarah Lawrence today. Your generosity makes everyone in the College and yourself a winner.
You can mail your contribution to the Fund for Sarah Lawrence to 1 Mead Way/Bronxville, NY 10708; call us [Jody, Indra, Kin, Maria & Jessica] at 914-395-2533 or donate on line at www.slc.edu/give
Not unlike the piles of falling leaves The FSL team is grateful for your investment in Sarah Lawrence which provides a cushion for today and the future. Wishing you all a rockin' Roctober and a very Happy Halloween!
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Look at these Exciting Upcoming SLC Events!
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Get out your planners, because The Office of Alumni Relations has many exciting upcoming events.
Upcoming Calendar of Events
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NYC: Happy Hour at Union Hall 10/10/13
Brooklyn, NY
Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 6:30 PM
A casual get together at Union Hall (702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215). Don't miss this opportunity to make new friends and Sarah Lawrence connections. Appetizers will be provided. Drinks must be purchased at the bar.
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Savannah: Luncheon 10/19/13
Savannah, GA
Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 11:45 AM |
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Austin: Happy Hour 10/22/2013
Austin, TX
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 6:30 PM
Please join Fred Strype, Filmmaking, Screenwriting & Media Arts Faculty, for a casual get together at THE DRISKILL BAR. Appetizers will be provided.
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SLC: Health Advocacy Alumni Reception 10/23/13
Heimbold Visual Arts Center, Sarah Lawrence College
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 7:00 PM
Reception for Health Advocacy alumni following the Margaret Keller Distinguished Lecture Series. Speaker is Donna Lieberman, Executive Director of the New York Civil Liberties Union.
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Chicago: Happy Hour at Haymarket 10/24/13
Chicago, IL
Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 6:30 PM
A casual get together at Haymarket Pub & Brewery (737 W. Randolph at the corner of Halsted & Randolph). Don't miss this opportunity to make new friends and Sarah Lawrence connections. Appetizers will be provided. Drinks must be purchased at the bar or with your server.
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NYC Writers' Night: A Feast for the Ears 10/24/13
New York, NY
Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 6:30 PM
NYC Writers' Night: A Feast for the Ears: Writers of Words and Music, in Song and Conversation
Songwriters Ellen Kaye '82 and Julia Barry '04 will read, perform, and discuss the lyric writing process.
Hosted by Gabe Greenberg '03, 115 West 29th Street (b/n 6th and 7th Avenues) Room 201, NYC
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Boston Faculty on the Road 10/26/13
Boston, MA
Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 2:00 PM
Title: Sequencing the Future: How Recent Advances in Genome Technologies Have Reshaped the Scientific Landscape
Drew Cressman, Science Faculty
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SF: Demonstration with Jeweler Davide Bigazzi 11/2/13
Allied Arts Guild, San Francisco, CA
Sunday, November 2, 2013
Come see a demonstration given by renowned jeweler Davide Bigazzi at the Allied Arts Guild. Davide is renowned for his mastery of chasing and repoussè, the ancient art of shaping and embellishing metal with raised bas-relief designs. From a young age, he apprenticed under one of the last remaining Italian masters of this highly expressive art form.
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Register for an event today!
View photos from recent events
See Office-sponsored Events Calendar
Be sure to visit the Alumni web site frequently, as we are adding events all the time!
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Save the Date for Reunion 2014 and Consider Becoming a Volunteer!
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Mark Your Calendar! Reunion 2014: Thursday, June 5th - Sunday, June 8th
- Don't miss the opportunity to return to SLC's beautiful campus and reconnect with friends.
- Reunion weekend will offer Seminars, Local Tours, Dance Parties, The Alumni Art Exhibit and Cabaret, Midnight Breakfast, and much more.
- In the meantime, stay in touch with the alumni community and find your class Facebook group at http://alum.slc.edu/
To see what Reunion is all about, check out these photos, videos, and seminar podcasts from this past Reunion!
HELP MAKE THE WEEKEND A SUCCESS,
BE A REUNION VOLUNTEER!
Volunteering is a fantastic way to connect with fellow classmates and assist in planning the weekend. Your creativity, feedback, and support are essential to making the weekend a success. If you are interested in becoming a Reunion volunteer, sign up here or contact Dania Abu-Shaheen, Associate Director of Alumni Relations, at 914-395-2531 or dshaheen@sarahlawrence.edu.
We look forward to seeing you in June 2014!
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Save the Date for Alumni Holiday Parties!
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Our holiday parties are spectacular! Celebrate the holidays and upcoming new year with some old friends.
New York Metro Alumni Annual Holiday Party
The Terrace Club
25 West 51st Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues)
New York City
Monday, December 9, 2013
6:30pm – 8:30 pm |
Boston Alumni Chapter Holiday Party
St. Botolph Club
199 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
6:30pm – 8:30pm |
Washington DC Alumni Chapter Holiday Party
Hotel Tabard Inn
1739 N Street NW
Washington D.C.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
6:30pm – 8:30pm |
Philadelphia Alumni Chapter Holiday Party
Hosted by Sarah Noble '97 and Rufus Fowler
Philadelphia, PA
Thursday, December 12, 2013
6:30pm – 8:30 pm |
Minneapolis/St. Paul Alumni Chapter Holiday Party
Hosted by Anne "Topsy" Larsen Simonson '51
Wayzata, MN
Sunday, December 15, 2013
5:00pm – 7:00pm |
Los Angeles Alumni Chapter Holiday Party
Date & Location TBA |
San Francisco Alumni Chapter Holiday Party
Date & Location TBA |
Chicago Alumni Chapter Holiday Party
Date & Location TBA |
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Writing Institute expands noncredit classes in Bronxville and NYC
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THE WRITING INSTITUTE presents Show Me the Money: Writing Award-Winning Grants for the Arts, a 2-day workshop at the Center for Continuing Education conducted by Philanthropy expert Suzanne Grossberg on Saturday and Sunday, October 19-20, 10 am-3 pm.
This course is designed for writers, artists, teachers and nonprofit professionals at all levels of experience who want to develop and write successful grant applications for foundations, corporations and government agencies. Students will learn how to research, review and analyze grant guidelines and write a 2-page fundable proposal.
Suzanne Grossberg has a 23-year history of raising millions of dollars for the arts, education and research. She is currently president and CEO of her own consulting company and has helped numerous nonprofits with strategic planning, board recruitment, fundraising/PR campaign development, grants research and writing, and event planning and execution.
Registration Fee: $275/person includes lunch and beverages. Participants are required to bring their laptops, iPads or tablets. To register online visit: www.slc.edu/writinginstitute For more information, contact Katrina Brown at 914-395-2205 or cce@sarahlawrence.edu
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#Hashtag to Hired: Using Social Media to
Land a Job
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The Office of Career counseling will host #Hashtag to Hired: Using Social Media to Land a Job or Internship facilitated by Emily Meithner from NY Creative Interns. This event will take place on October 10, at 7 p.m. in the Science Building Room 103. Please RSVP to careerservices@sarahlawrence.edu ASAP to reserve your seat.
Social media is a great way to build an online presence, learn about different industries, and discover new professional opportunities. Feeling overwhelmed? Emily Miethner will get you started on a social networking extravaganza that will help you stand out, find jobs and internships, and connect with potential mentors; all while having fun and keeping it manageable. NY Creative Interns is a community dedicated to inspiring career optimism in young creatives.
Visit the Office of Career Services
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| Official Opening of the Sarah Lawrence College Center for the Urban River at Beczak (CURB) |
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Members of our community celebrated the official opening of the Sarah Lawrence College Center for the Urban River at Beczak (CURB) at a reception for faculty, staff and members of the board of directors of the Hudson Valley Environmental Education Institute (with whom we formed the alliance to establish the Center) on Tuesday, October 1 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The Center for the Urban River at Beczak, an academic research facility, is located on the banks of the Hudson River at Habirshaw Park, and features a welcoming riverfront lawn, an easily accessible tidal marsh, and a beach used for river exploration and seining. Sarah Lawrence College and the launch of the Center for the Urban River at Beczak will provide a broad educational platform, establish a Hudson River research program, and incorporate service learning and citizen science projects in the Yonkers community.
Learn more about the Center for the Urban River at Beczak
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Friends of the Library Luncheon and Author's Reading
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The Friends of the Library are having a luncheon and author's reading on November 7. Richard Snow is the author of I Invented the Modern Age: the Rise of Henry Ford. He was editor of American Heritage Magazine for 17 years
This luncheon takes place Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 12:00p.m. at Siwanoy Country Club, Pondfield Road, Bronxville. $35 per person. For reservations call (914) 395-2472 or e-mail sgleason@sarahlawrence.edu or make check payable to Sarah Lawrence College by November 1 to: Susan Gleason, Sarah Lawrence College, 1 Mead Way, Bronxville, NY 10708.
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Exclusive Alumni Benefits
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Attn: alumni and new grads! Liberty Mutual offers an auto, home and renters insurance program. For more information, visit www.libertymutual.com/slcalumni or call 1-800-835-0894. Please refer to client #119770.
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Name that Gryphon!
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Our friendly gryphon has been a staple of SLC athletics for more than a decade, but our mascot has always been missing something: a name!
All members of the community are being asked to provide your suggestions. Tell us what we should call the gryphon and why. Plus, you could win prizes, just for participating. Now through October 21, we're asking you to submit names at www.GoGryphons.com. In November, we'll present the finalists for YOU to determine exactly what the gryphon should be called.
So what are you waiting for? Name the gryphon today at
www.GoGryphons.com.
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Two Alumni Athletes Profiled
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Liz Stitzel '09 was a standout equestrian rider in her college days, and recently she embarked on a rare opportunity to continue competing for the Gryphons, years after finishing her degree. As a part of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Alumni Division, Stitzel joined hundreds of riders who continue to compete well after finishing their undergraduate career.Liz Stitzel '09 was named IHSA National Champion in the Alumni Equitation on the Flat class; Second Place in Alumni Equitation over Fences. Read the full story leading up to the event:
Myles Alexander '10 competed for the US in ITU (International Triathlon Union) championships In London. He finished fourth for the US and 23rd in the world in his age group. Myles's amazing rise to prominence in the sport almost didn't happen, because of his struggle with anorexia. Read his full profile here.
See SLC Gryphons Web Site
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A Tax-Advantaged Way to Give
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Looking for a tax-advantaged way to make your gift to Sarah Lawrence?
Gifts of appreciated securities are credited as a reunion gift at the full current value, yet you are not liable for capital gains or investment income tax on the appreciation.
Ask us about other options that are tied to the donor's age. E-mail us at giftplanning@sarahlawrence.edu for more information.
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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.
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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Derek B. Miller '92 announced that his debut novel, Norwegian by Night, was released in May 2013 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. The New York Times says that this extraordinary novel "has the brains of a literary novel and the body of a thriller."
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Sculptor Lowell Miller '70 will be part of an upcoming art exhibit in Woodstock, NY. Ingenious Art Group Productions, which curates art exhibits and organizes art shows/fairs/etc, is holding a 2-day art shopping weekend this fall in Woodstock, NY, 90 miles north of midtown Manhattan. The event centers around an artist studio tour on Saturday, Oct 26th. Lowell Miller is among nine artists that have all been pre-selected by IAG.
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Carly Thomas Smith will be appearing in SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE - THE SONGS OF LEIBER AND STOLLER, which plays from Sept. 17 - Oct. 13, 2013 at The Pasadena Playhouse (39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101). SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE is the hottest joint in town! This Tony Award-nominated and Grammy Award-winning tribute to legendary songwriters Leiber and Stoller is a dazzling, song-and- dance celebration of over 40 of rock 'n' roll's greatest hits. SLC alumni are offered a 10% discount with the code: SJC10 when purchasting tickets online.
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Susan Duff '67 announced her essay, "Moving Through Water," won first prize in Dan's Papers Annual Literary Nonfiction Essay contest several weeks ago. "Moving Through Water" is an excerpt from Susan's memoir in progress about swimming with her husband during his recovery from a complication of hip surgery. Dan's Papers is a local newspaper in East Hampton, NY.
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