Notes from One Mead Way: SLC Alumni eNewsletter

WEB HIGHLIGHTS

Several alumni have been nominated for Emmy Awards. Noah Hawley '89 has been nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special for FX's Fargo. Julianna Margulies '89 has been nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Alicia Florrick on CBS's The Good Wife. Jordan Peele '01 has been nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series for Comedy Central's Key & Peele. Bernardo Ruiz '95 has been nominated for a News and Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Programming - Long-Form for his film Reportero. Additionally, producer Peter Schnall '75 has been nominated for Best Documentary - Long-Form, for his film, Defiant Requiem. For full article on the upcoming Emmy season, see The Washington Post.

The New York Times reviews a Pam Tanowitz Dance performance at "Lincoln Center Out of Doors," choreographed by Pam Tanowitz MFA '98.

A New York Times article, bearing the headline "Is Poetry Dead? Not if 45 Official Laureates are Any Indication," features three poets who are or have been members of the Sarah Lawrence College faculty, including former member of the faculty Billy Collins, a former United States and New York poet laureate, current NY State poet laureate Marie Howe, and Brooklyn poet laureate, Tina Chang, both members of the writing faculty.

Judith Babbitts MA '76 has been named the new dean of Graduate and Professional Studies at Sarah Lawrence College. Previously, she served as vice dean for Advanced Academic Programs in the Zanyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland and as academic dean of the International Honors Program/World Learning in Boston, Massachusetts. Judith is also a graduate of Sarah Lawrence's Master of Arts Program in Women's History.

A new study to be conducted by faculty psychologists aims to examine whether families that know more about the events that took place in each other's lives during deployment will exhibit better psychological and behavioral wellbeing. Based on findings from studies of non-military families, the faculty researchers, Adam D. Brown, PhD and Kim T. Ferguson, PhD, say that although efforts are being made to address the psychological challenges facing military families, there exists a strong need to better understand the mechanisms that underlie resilience and vulnerability to mental health issues among families in which a parent was deployed to a warzone.

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Spring Issue: The Heart of Music

Spring 2014
The song you listened to obsessively while getting over a breakup. The eerie background music in your favorite TV drama. The exuberant Afro-pop that makes you dance all night. How, exactly, do these songs work their magic? In this issue, performers, composers, and listeners explore the many ways we make meaning through music.

GIVE TO SLC

Every year, the contributions that come from The Fund for Sarah Lawrence donors make it possible for our school to be a little better, go a little further, and continue pushing the boundaries of progressive education to new levels. We’d like to invite you to make your annual donation now, to support our 2015 campaign right from the start. .

Ways to Give:

Mail in a contribution to: FSL, 1 Mead Way/Bronxville, NY 10708
Call us at 914-395-2533
Donate on line at www.slc.edu/give

Our FSL team takes a great deal of pride in helping SLC supporters make the gifts that keep our College at the forefront of higher education – thank you for your commitment and generosity! We are also always in need of volunteers to help us reach out and connect with our supporters. If you are interested in volunteering for the Fund, please call Jody Abzug, Senior Director, The Fund for Sarah Lawrence at 914-395-2523. We hope each of you is enjoying a wonderful summer! The FSL Team – Jody, Kin, Indra, Elizabeth and Adrianna

Reunion 2014 Videos and Photos are Online!

SLC alumni and their guests joined together for a wonderful Reunion weekend of old friends and new memories. We now have a retrospective video created by Brian Emery '07 -- as well as our Reunion photos up on our web site. See you and your friends learning, dancing, and having a great time!

View Reunion 2014 Video and Photos

Join SLC Alumni for an Upcoming Event!

Get out your planners, because The Office of Alumni Relations has some exciting upcoming events. Don't miss this opportunity to make new friends and Sarah Lawrence connections.

Upcoming Calendar of Events

NYC: Cruise on the Hudson
New York, NY
August 7, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.

Alumni will meet at New York Skyports (East 23rd Street & FDR Drive in NYC) for a cruise on the Hudson River aboard a Marco Polo Cabana Boat. Tickets are $10 which includes boarding and 1 drink. Limited space: 30 tickets available for purchase.

Minneapolis: Happy Hour @ Spill the Wine Bar & Table
Minneapolis, MN
August 13, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.

A casual get together at Spill the Wine Bar and Table (901 W Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN). Appetizers will be provided.

SF: Bay Area Alumni Get-together
Oakland, CA
August 13, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.

A casual get together with Politics Faculty member, David Peritz at The Trappist in Oakland, CA. Appetizers will be provided.

Los Angeles: Happy Hour at the Hudson
Los Angeles, CA
August 13, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.

A casual get together at The Hudson. Appetizers will be provided.

DC: Happy Hour at Teddy and the Bully Bar
Washington, D.C.
August 21, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.

A casual get together for SLC alumni at Teddy and the Bully Bar (1200 19th St., NW). Appetizers will be provided.

Los Angeles: "Don't tell My Mother!"
Los Angeles, CA
September 4, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

Join SLC Alumni for a fun evening. Come at 7 to have a bite to eat before the show begins at 8 p.m. Don't Tell My Mother! is a live storytelling event where writers and performers from film and television share true stories they'd never want their moms to know. Lizzie Czerner '92 is executive producer.

Chicago: Picnic & Live Jazz at MCA
Chicago, IL
September 9, 2014 at 5:30 p.m.

SLC alumni will gather for a picnic at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (220 East Chicago Avenue) for Tuesdays on the Terrace. Enjoy Live Jazz and make new Sarah Lawrence connections. Food from the lower terrace grill will be provided.

See Office-sponsored Events Calendar

Be sure to visit the Alumni web site frequently, as we are adding events all the time!

Save the Date for Reunion 2015 and Consider Becoming a Volunteer!

Mark Your Calendar! Reunion 2015: Thursday, June 4th - Sunday, June 7th

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/

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 2015!

Faculty on the Road Fall Season Announced

The Edith Ingalls Vignos '45 Faculty on the Road Program brings together alumni and faculty to re-create a Sarah Lawrence seminar. Members of our renowned faculty take their academic passions to cities across the country, and ask you to come prepared to discuss questions pertinent to their topics. It's not quite the same as sitting around a table in Dudley Lawrence Living Room, but you will find the same challenging give-and-take that marked your Sarah Lawrence experience.

Upcoming Faculty on the Roads

September 13, 2014 1:00 p.m.	San Francisco, CA	Joshua Muldavin, China's Rise and Global Integration: Social and Environmental Impacts
September 13, 2014 2:00 p.m.	Washington, DC	Marek Fuchs, Wrongfully Accused: The Dark Art of Investigative Writing
September 14, 2014 2:00 p.m.	Los Angeles, CA	Joshua Muldavin, China's Rise and Global Integration: Social and Environmental Impacts
September 16, 2014, 6:30 p.m.	Brooklyn, NY	Elizabeth Johnston, The Neuroscience and Psychology of Mindfulness
September 16, 2014, 6:30 p.m.	New York, NY	Fiona Wilson, Whitman's Solitary Singer: When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloomed

View full Faculty on the Road Fall 2014 Schedule

The Writing Institute at SLC Open House Features Free Writing Workshop

The Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College is hosting an open house and writing workshop on Tuesday, September 2 from 4 – 6:00 p.m. on the College’s campus at 45 Wrexham Road in Bronxville. The Writing Institute is a supportive community for writers of all levels – from beginners to published authors. Fall noncredit classes begin in late September and will explore topics such as poetry, memoir, nonfiction, fiction, and screenwriting. The open house and writing workshop are free and open-to-the-public, but advance registration is required.

Space is limited. To register or for more information, call Sweet at (914) 395-2205 or email cce@sarahlawrence.edu. For more information on upcoming classes, visit http://www.slc.edu/ce/writing-institute/courses/. The Writing Institute offers noncredit classes for writers of all levels.

NCAA Approves Acceleration of SLC Membership

The National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Management Council has announced that Sarah Lawrence College has been approved to enter its fourth and final year of provisional membership, effective Sept. 1, 2014. SLC applied for and was granted a waiver to consolidate Year Three and Year Four of the transition. SLC's waiver was approved on the basis of "compelling evidence" that the College is meeting the expectations of the NCAA.

"We have proven our commitment to providing top-quality athletic programs that complement the rigors of the SLC academic experience," explains Director of Athletics and Physical Education Kristin Maile. "We are thrilled that the NCAA has recognized the continued efforts and dedication of our student-athletes, administrators, faculty and staff."

The Livin' is Easy

It's summertime and easy living requires an annuity trust. Leave a legacy for Sarah Lawrence College and trade in those appreciated, illiquid stocks for a steady stream of income for your lifetime.

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 new website at
slc.edu/giving/planned

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.

Alexis Coe '09 announced that her first book will be published in October. The book follows a case she discovered while a student at SLC. In 1892, America was obsessed with a teenage murderess, but it wasn't her crime that shocked the nation—it was her motivation. Nineteen- year-old Alice Mitchell had planned to pass as a man in order to marry her seventeen-year-old fiancée Freda Ward, but when their love letters were discovered, they were forbidden from ever speaking again. Alice + Freda Forever recounts this tragic, real-life love story with over 100 illustrated love letters, maps, artifacts, historical documents, newspaper articles, courtroom proceedings, and intimate, domestic scenes—painting a vivid picture of a sadly familiar world.

Cynthia Bardes '63 announced the second book in the Pansy Mystery Series, "Pansy in Paris". The third in the series, "Pansy in Venice" comes out in the Fall of 2015.

Nan Becker '74 recently published the chapbook, After Rain. Author Suzanne Cleary said of the collection, "In After Rain, Nan Becker proves that the nature poem--an endangered species--is alive and well... Becker proves an able guide to the natural world and to the human heart."

Robin Reinach '78 just published her first novella, "Broken Open" (Central Park Publishers, April 2014). Through emails and letters, her book offers multiple perspectives on the liaisons of her characters, along with plenty of vicarious thrills for her readers.