Vixen Watch for November 19, 2016

WELCOME TO VIXEN WATCH WHICH INCLUDES NEWS AND ARTICLES ON SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE, LIBERAL ARTS, STEM, STEAM, COLLEGE FINANCE, AND MORE.

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CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? THANKSGIVING IS NEXT WEEK.  PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO THE ‘THANKSGIVING TRADITIONS AND/OR MEMORIES SUBMITTED BY MEMBER OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY‘ SECTION WHERE YOU CAN READ A FUN AND BEAUTIFUL THANKSGIVING ANECDOTE.  

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THE HOLIDAYS ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER. SHOPPING FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST CAN SOMETIMES BE VERY TIME CONSUMING AND A HASSLE. SO WHY NOT CHECK OUT THE BOOKSTORE AT SWEET BRIAR.  IN ADDITION TO ALL THE VIXEN SWAG YOU NEED, YOU CAN FIND GIFTS FOR ANYONE IN YOUR FAMILY. CHECK IT OUT AND SHOP SWEET AT
https://shopsweet.sbc.edu/

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THE SWEET BRIAR MAGAZINE IS BACK WITH MORE PAGES CHOCK FILLED WITH NEWS.  CLICK ON THE LINK TO ACCESS IT.  https://www.yumpu.com/en/embed/view/9IlXTiYyCf2AWqvg

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ANNOUNCEMENT

WITH SO MUCH PUBLICATIONS FROM SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE- THE NEW AND IMPROVED SWEET BRIAR MAGAZINE, THE BRIAR WIRE, PLENTY OF SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE FACEBOOK PAGES, ETC. – AND A DECLINING NUMBER OF PEOPLE READING VIXEN WATCH,  THIS WILL BE THE LAST VIXEN WATCH FOR THE UNFORESEEN FUTURE.
AS THE ALUMNAE REPRESENTATIVE FOR FLORIDA I WILL STILL MAKE SURE THAT FLORIDA ALUMNAE RECEIVE IMPORTANT NEWS WHEN NECESSARY.
THANK YOU AND HOLA, HOLA.

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MANY ALUMNAE ARE CURRENTLY BUSY RECRUITING NEW STUDENTS TO STUDY AT SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE. HERE IS A GREAT VIDEO ANY ALUMNA OR FRIEND OF THE COLLEGE CAN USE TO RECRUIT STUDENTS.

WHY SWEET BRIAR? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTjJX_7U15g

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DON’T SKIP THE ‘SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY‘ SECTION AS YOU MAY FIND QUITE A FEW INTERESTING CONTRIBUTIONS.

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DON’T FORGET TO CHECK THE ‘EVENTS‘ SECTION FOR CLUB MEETING, ALUMNAE ART EXHIBITS AND MUCH MORE. 

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SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE IS STILL HIRING
FOR INFORMATION AND A LIST OF POSITIONS PLEASE VISIT
http://sbc.edu/human-resources/faculty-staff-job-openings/

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND START SAVING!
REUNION IS GOING TO BE JUNE 2 THROUGH 4 2017.  

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ARE YOU PLANNING A TRIP TO SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE? DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE EVENTS CALENDAR 
http://sbc.edu/featured-events/

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING FOR
SWEET BRIAR GO TO:
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/VOLUNTEER/

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IF YOU PLAN A FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT SWEET BRIAR PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED APPROVAL FROM THE COLLEGE.  ALL FUNDRAISING EVENTS ARE TIED TO OUR ACCREDITATION PROCESSES AND THEREFOR NEED THE APPROVAL. THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO ENTER THE SYSTEM:
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/GEOGRAPHIC-CLUBS-AND-EVENTS/
AND
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/FUNDRAISING-FOR-SWEET-BRIAR/
IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTION PLEASE CONTACT DONNA DODD WHO IS THE CONTACT FOR ALL FUNDRAISERSDDODD@SBC.EDU

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FOR MORE FABULOUS INFORMATION ON SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE, ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNAE VISIT THE FACEBOOK PAGE
HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SWEET.BRIAR.COLLEGE/

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IF YOU HAVE AN EVENT YOU WOULD LIKE ME TO POST PLEASE SEND YOUR DETAILED REQUEST TO THE COMMENT BOX. DON’T FORGET TO ADD LINKS, FLYER, AND/OR PHOTOS.  THANK YOU.

SWEET BRIAR NEWS

Provost to become president at Susquehanna University   (A Sweet Briar Connection)

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Sweet Briar celebrates International Education Week with food, games, and a panel

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Vixens wrap eventful semester with home IHSA show

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College Notebook – Raiders making their marks in college  (last paragraph refers to Sweet Briar)

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Elkins earns  federal ‘professional of the year’ award

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Sweet Briar College and the transformative experience of riding

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Eating out – Top 5 restaurants reviewed around Sweet Briar, VA

SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY

Posted on Facebook by Alice Dixon
ou are in the Board Room! The Sweet Briar College BOD held its fall meeting this Thursday through Saturday. Tremendously exciting things are being done to ensure the renaissance of our beloved College! A couple of interesting facts from the Alumnae Engagement side: Alumnae have donated 99,000 hours with a total value of $12 M. Ninety-eight alumnae and friends returned to campus this summer to participate in “Sweet Work Weeks,” helping to ready the campus for the return of our students. Sweet Briar alumnae lead the way among all women’s colleges in participation on the Alumnifire platform that supports career opportunities. Right now, there is a ratio of 15 alumnae standing ready for each student, to help with jobs, internships, mentoring, etc. Two hundred and sixty AAR’s (Alumnae Admissions Reps) covered 150 college fairs this fall. Please plan on returning to campus this summer (June 2-4, 2018) for Reunion. All classes are encouraged to come home! Finally, I have been so happy to see how busy and happy our students are…the campus is alive with activity!

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Posted on Facebook by Jane Dure
http://www.youvisit.com/tour/sbc?tourid=tour1&pl=v&m_prompt=1
This is a wonderful interactive 360 video you will absolutely love – it is also a great recruiting tool

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Posted on Facebook by Jane Dure
Prof. Melanie Stine and several Sweet Briar Environmental Sciencestudents attended a symposium hosted by the World Wildlife Fund in D.C. on Tuesday. The focus was the resiliency of natural systems and communities in response to climate change, with topics ranging from wetlands in Australia and mangrove forests on the coasts of India and Bangladesh to forest fires in the U.S. West. The group also met with two biology alumnae, ate lunch at food trucks and walked to the White House.

 

ALUMNAE ALLIANCE

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DO YOU SHOP ON AMAZON? DID YOU KNOW A PORTION OF YOUR PURCHASE COULD GO TOWARD SBC? SIGN UP FOR AMAZONSMILE AND SELECT “SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE” AS YOUR CHARITY! HTTPS://SMILE.AMAZON.COM/GP/CHPF/ABOUT/REF=SMI_SE_ABTPO_R_ABOUT_SMI

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DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN MAKE A MONTHLY GIFT TO SWEET BRIAR? THE COLLEGE CAN SET UP A RECURRING CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FOR YOU OR YOU CAN EVEN SET IT UP THROUGH YOUR BANK. CALL 1-800-381-6131 TO GET THE PROCESS STARTED!
TO MAKE A GIFT NOW, VISITSBC.EDU/GIFT.

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To get the most out of Sweet Briar’s alumnae network go to
https://sweetbriar.alumnifire.com/

THANKSGIVING TRADITIONS AND/OR MEMORIES SUBMITTED BY MEMBER OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY

A Thanksgiving feast shared by Deirdre Conley

When I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Tunisia a bunch of us Americans, like 20 of us, would get together, with one year at my house in Kasserine to celebrate. We would have to special order a turkey as lamb and mutton were more the local dishes…. We had to chase our turkey around the courtyard to prepare it for the oven….depluming and all…..made fabulous almond/couscous stuffing and then carried it down to the local bread baker who had the only oven in town big enough for a turkey….walking back and forth for basting, and it was a success! Everyone pitched in to make the trimmings and the next day we had the best turkey soup of my life made by the well digger volunteers. Proof that leftovers are always the best part of a Thanksgiving dinner worldwide!

LIBERAL ARTS 

Behr says changes ahead for universities

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Fear of Liberal Arts erosion

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For the sake of humanity, teach humanities

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Editorial 11/18 – Protect the Liberal Arts

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Rollins merges into College of Liberal Arts

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Boldly and Bravely

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Stanford’s different standards

STEM AND STEAM

STEAM vs STEM – remembering the arts

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STEM gender inequality must be fought at primary school, says study

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Nigeria – Creating opportunities, rethinking STEM education

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Opinion – STEM and CHASS – collaboration across disciplines

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WOMEN IN STEM

Fleming examines barriers for women in STEM 

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We need to encourage equality for women in STEM  

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STEM education, gender diversity and the road to innovation

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Meet the woman who can make you a millionaire inventor  

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21CF partners with PepsiCo to launch ‘The Search for Hidden Figures’ contest, empowering young women to pursue STEM careers

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We’re life blogging Glamour’s 2016 Women of the Year Summit

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Million Women Mentors to launch STEM program at A-state

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Dr. Deborah Berebichez on overcoming barriers to achievement for women in STEM

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More women working in forensics

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This creative director made a customizable children’s book to empower young girls

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Let’s bust some myths about women working in STEM

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Why aren’t more women in STEM

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Women in nuclear engineering boosts recruitment

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Stereotype study confirms that people still think women don’t tweet about tech

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Insights – Amplification and putting the ‘F’ in STEM

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4 women making waves in the world of IoT

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Researchers analyze gender gaps in STEM employment

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Agency seeks to enhance recruiting, retaining women in tech

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Frontline – Women will help fill the manufacturing skills gap

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How to get middle school girls hooked on STEM?  Ask Tech Girlz

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Frontline – Women will help fill the manufacturing skills gap

STUDENT RECRUITMENT, ENROLLMENT, ETC.

Is there are silver bullet for 14-16 recruitment?

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Beyond China – US colleges look afield for foreign students

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Empower Me Tour inspires Rochester college – bound students to follow their dreams

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US college rush – Indian students on American campuses rocket by 25 percent

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UK – College visa application plummeted in run-up to Brexit vote, new figures reveal

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How it works – Recruiting International students

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FAMU trustees support Robinson’s goals; focus on enrollment

 

COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY AND FARMING

Kent State University named green college by Princeton Review

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Sustainability groups bring climate change awareness

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Association recognizes most sustainable college and universities

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Sustainability imbued throughout MSU’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

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Advancing sustainable agriculture, one N.C. college campus at a time – Gergen and Martin

WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION

What American feminists can learn from Icelandic women making history

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Something to celebrate – Six women who won historic firsts

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How business can put the missing women in the boardroom

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India – Trends of Muslim girls for higher education laudable – Gem of the Nation Award Function

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How one Fortune -500 company built a women-led boardroom

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Ireland – Women in science and academia

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UAE to promote female participation in all sectors

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It’s empowering to see fashion, technology coming together to support women

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Female mentors can help level the STEM playing field in higher ed

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Survey highlights widening gender pay gap

COLLEGE FINANCES

How to make the most of financial aid: Tips to getting the best scholarships

 

 

OTHER

Guest view: Public institutions of higher education deserve scrutiny too 

EVENTS

Below is a collection on events that are happening around the country.  For more information on events in particular around Sweet Briar please check http://sbc.edu/featured-events/

December – January

Attention D.C. area alums, artist Kristin Herzog ’70 has two shows coming up soon. Included in her collection are pieces commemorating the effort to save Sweet Briar. Catch her work at:

Explorations in Color, at Artspace Herndon, 750 Center St., Herndon, VA 20170
Dec. 7-Jan. 8
Opening Reception on Saturday, Dec. 10 7 –9pm

Arts Club of Washington, D.C., 2017 I St. NW, DC 20006
Jan. 6 – Jan. 28
Opening Reception: Friday, Jan. 6, 6:30. – 8:30 p.m

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JANUARY 8, 2017

RVA Sweet Briar Day at The Jefferson Hotel

Please join the Richmond Sweet Briar Alumnae Club for Sweet Briar Day Afternoon Tea at The Jefferson Hotel on January 8, 2017. The event will begin at 2pm and end by 4:30pm. President Stone will be our guest speaker. By submitting the form below, you are reserving your spot for the event. The cost is $40 which includes the event, taxes and gratuity.RSVPs will be taken until December 28, 2016. Payment is due by December 30, 2016. The club must submit full payment to the Jefferson by January 1, 2017.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe41jUIFVlxbJxZULEgzSVvQuYoK3MdYNsaQ5R-cYc4yhQHqQ/viewform?c=0&w=1

 

Vixen Watch for November 12, 2016

WELCOME TO VIXEN WATCH WHICH INCLUDES NEWS AND ARTICLES ON SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE, LIBERAL ARTS, STEM, STEAM, COLLEGE FINANCE, AND MORE.

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THANKSGIVING IS JUST A FEW WEEKS FROM NOW. THEREFOR I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE FUN FOR THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY TO SHARE YOUR THANKSGIVING TRADITIONS OR MEMORIES.  YOU CAN SEND ME A MESSAGE AND I WILL MAKE SURE IT WILL BE IN THE NEXT VIXEN WATCH.  JUST SCROLL DOWN TO THE ‘THANKSGIVING TRADITIONS AND/OR MEMORIES SUBMITTED BY MEMBER OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY‘ Section

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PLEASE CHECK THE NEW INFORMATION IN THE ‘ALUMNAE ALLIANCE SECTION‘ ON THE ATHLETICS AND RIDING HALL OF FAME INDUCTION.  NOMINATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY NOVEMBER 18. 

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BY NOW YOU SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED AN EMAIL IN THE MAIL REQUESTING TO PARTICIPATE IN A SURVEY REGARDING SWEET BRIAR.  AS YOU MAY KNOW THESE SURVEYS HELP SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE DETERMINE HOW TO PLAN FOR THE FUTURE. PLEASE DON’T IGNORE THIS EMAIL AND TAKE THE SURVEY BY NOVEMBER 16 THE VERY LATEST.  YOUR PARTICIPATION IS VERY IMPORTANT TO THE COLLEGE AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED. THANK YOU!!!
http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3140574/Sweet-Briar-Alumnae-Survey?

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MANY ALUMNAE ARE CURRENTLY BUSY RECRUITING NEW STUDENTS TO STUDY AT SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE. HERE IS A GREAT VIDEO ANY ALUMNA OR FRIEND OF THE COLLEGE CAN USE TO RECRUIT STUDENTS.  
WHY SWEET BRIAR? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTjJX_7U15g

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DON’T SKIP THE ‘SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY‘ SECTION AS YOU MAY FIND QUITE A FEW INTERESTING CONTRIBUTIONS.

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DON’T FORGET TO CHECK THE ‘EVENTS‘ SECTION FOR CLUB MEETING, ALUMNAE ART EXHIBITS AND MUCH MORE. 

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ONCE AGAIN A SWEET BRIAR VIXEN NEEDS YOUR HELP TO FUND A SUMMER MEDICAL INTERNSHIP IN AFRICA.  PLEASE CHECK THE “VIXENS HELPING VIXENS” SECTION AT THE BOTTOM. 

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SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE IS STILL HIRING
FOR INFORMATION AND A LIST OF POSITIONS PLEASE VISIT
http://sbc.edu/human-resources/faculty-staff-job-openings/

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND START SAVING!
REUNION IS GOING TO BE JUNE 2 THROUGH 4 2017.  

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PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO ALSO CHECK THE “EVENTS” SECTION AT THE BOTTOM.

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ARE YOU PLANNING A TRIP TO SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE? DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE EVENTS CALENDAR 
http://sbc.edu/featured-events/

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING FOR
SWEET BRIAR GO TO:
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/VOLUNTEER/

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IF YOU PLAN A FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT SWEET BRIAR PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED APPROVAL FROM THE COLLEGE.  ALL FUNDRAISING EVENTS ARE TIED TO OUR ACCREDITATION PROCESSES AND THEREFOR NEED THE APPROVAL. THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO ENTER THE SYSTEM:
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/GEOGRAPHIC-CLUBS-AND-EVENTS/
AND
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/FUNDRAISING-FOR-SWEET-BRIAR/
IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTION PLEASE CONTACT DONNA DODD WHO IS THE CONTACT FOR ALL FUNDRAISERSDDODD@SBC.EDU

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FOR MORE FABULOUS INFORMATION ON SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE, ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNAE VISIT THE FACEBOOK PAGE
HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SWEET.BRIAR.COLLEGE/

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IF YOU HAVE AN EVENT YOU WOULD LIKE ME TO POST PLEASE SEND YOUR DETAILED REQUEST TO THE COMMENT BOX. DON’T FORGET TO ADD LINKS, FLYER, AND/OR PHOTOS.  THANK YOU.

SWEET BRIAR NEWS

Sweet Briar College announces 2016 rose awards for staff excellence

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Acclaimed ‘Factory Man’ author to read from ‘Truevine’, a story of exploitation in the Jim Crow south

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Swimming and diving to contest two meets this week

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Sweet Briar’s fall dance concert to feature aerial work 

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Sweet Briar students score plenty of ribbons at SWVHJA hores show in Lexington

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Sweet Briar names outstanding underclasswomen to Alpha Lambda Delta

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Keydets dominate Wednesday’s swimming action

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Girls on the Run of Central Virginia returns to Sweet Briar for Fall celebration 5K

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Business student say seminar experience taught them to think bigger

SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY

Posted on Facebook by Teresa Tomlinson
SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE sponsors Steeplechase Pony Races! Alumnae from Columbus, Albany, Macon and Atlanta come in to staff the prospective student table. What a day!!

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Posted on Facebook by Ava Spanier 

She co-produced the movie ‘All In time’ which can be bought at iTunes.
Hey guys! The film I co-produced is playing in Baltimore tomorrow night. Just thought I would let you know in case anyone nearby wanted to catch it in a theatre. There will be a talk-back after the film with the director and other production team members including our Emmy nominated Director of Photography who is in town shooting House of Cards. Available on iTunes as well and just got picked up for distribution overseas. 💗💚💗💚
https://www.facebook.com/events/338250073185570/

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Posted on Facebook by Alice Dixon
Your SBC Board dining at the riding center after a long day of committee meetings! We’ll be hard at work through lunch on Saturday. Wish you could be here to enjoy the beautiful campus, and see how happy and active our students are! — at Sweet Briar College Riding Center.

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Posted on Facebook by Jane Dure

Students in the JYS in Seville – Sweet Briar College program have been exploring their temporary home city since they arrived in Seville in September. Here they stand opposite El Hospital de la Caridad with a statue of the founder Miguel de Mañara, who is carrying a sick man to the hospital for care.

The hospital, shaded by palm trees and filled with baroque art, has not changed much since its founding in 1674. The statue captures the spirit of Seville, a southern Spanish city where a close community embraces service to others. In fact, most of our students (studying abroad from Northwestern University) are volunteering or interning at schools and organizations that do good. In addition to their coursework, students are building character and CVs by working with organizations that help people who are disabled, suffering from Alzheimer’s or part of the LGBT community.

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Posted on Facebook by Jane Dure
There is good stuff in there, like in the old days, our old days. Think about it for holiday shopping.
https://shopsweet.sbc.edu/

Check it out!!!

ALUMNAE ALLIANCE

Dear Alumnae,
Happy fall!
We are overjoyed to announce that there will be an Athletics and Riding Hall of Fame induction in April 2017. The Sweet Briar College Athletics and Riding Hall of Fame honors special achievements by alumnae who have been associated with athletics at the College. These individuals have helped bring recognition, honor, distinction and excellence to Sweet Briar College and the intercollegiate athletics program. If you would like to nominate and alumna for this recognition, kindly complete the nomination form found on the Sweet Briar Athletics website by November 18, 2016. We are always accepting nominations for this important honor.
If you have questions, contact Megan Behrle ’09, cross country coach and lacrosse recruiting assistant, at mbehrle@sbc.edu.
Thank you,
Sweet Briar Athletics and Riding

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DO YOU SHOP ON AMAZON? DID YOU KNOW A PORTION OF YOUR PURCHASE COULD GO TOWARD SBC? SIGN UP FOR AMAZONSMILE AND SELECT “SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE” AS YOUR CHARITY! HTTPS://SMILE.AMAZON.COM/GP/CHPF/ABOUT/REF=SMI_SE_ABTPO_R_ABOUT_SMI

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DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN MAKE A MONTHLY GIFT TO SWEET BRIAR?THE COLLEGE CAN SET UP A RECURRING CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FOR YOU OR YOU CAN EVEN SET IT UP THROUGH YOUR BANK. CALL 1-800-381-6131 TO GET THE PROCESS STARTED!
TO MAKE A GIFT NOW, VISITSBC.EDU/GIFT.

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To get the most out of Sweet Briar’s alumnae network go to
https://sweetbriar.alumnifire.com/

THANKSGIVING TRADITIONS AND/OR MEMORIES SUBMITTED BY MEMBER OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY

YOU ARE INVITED TO SHARE YOUR MEMORIES OR TRADITIONS OF THANKSGIVING WITH VIXEN WATCH.  PLEASE LEAVE YOUR COMMENT EITHER WITH VIXEN WATCH OR ON FACEBOOK. THANK YOU.

LIBERAL ARTS 

Digital silk road and other initiative forge new path for digital liberal arts

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Field trips and site visits enrich the liberal arts experience

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4 leading U.S. colleges for post-graduate Liberal Arts

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India – Why liberal arts matter

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As pressure mounts against small liberal arts schools, leaders make their case

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Liberal arts

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Is design thinking the new liberal arts

STEM AND STEAM

Pay attention to what you like, kids; it can point ou to a career, author says

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New mission – former astronaut Leroy Chiao blasts off in another direction

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Ths NFL player is changing children’s lives via unique educational program

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Prodigy moves brings arts-infused program to more kids

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Shaw Industries expands STEM/STEAM educational partnership

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Vermont Teddy Bear launches VTSTEAMspace

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Free Cubes in Space program offers opportunity for youth to put experiments into space

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Pennsylvania STEM education programs recognized at White House Computer Science Symposium

WOMEN IN STEM

Women’s energy network chapter to present scholarship 

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The Quad – The under-representation of women in STEM at UCLA

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Bridging the gap for women in STEM industries

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Women in STEM – A gender gap that could be solved in high school education

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Half of women wish they had chosen careers in ‘male sector’

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Being more like men does not help women in STEM careers

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Study shows – Female scientists found to be underrepresented in Genomics

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Global women in STEM leadershi summit sparks ‘critical’ conversation

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5 least known female scientists who changed science

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UD grant to boost undergraduate STEM research opportunities for women

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Women at NASA – What it’s like to work at the organization today 

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Women slowly crack innovation glass ceiling

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What’s the state of women in the workforce

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The pay gap – not damned lies, but statistics

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This pioneering astronaut blazed a trail for women engineers to follow

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Mars 2016 to empower women in research by focusing on infectious diseases and women’s health

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Program break down gender norms, empowers girls to be the future of STEM industry

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Meet the girls of Netflix’s Project MC2 – The next generation encouraging young women that ‘Smart is the new Cool’

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An engineering program with 40% women? How this Microsoft vet cracked the code for gender diversity 

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Million Women Mentors to launch STEM program at A-state

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Papua New Guinea – More PNG women needed in science and technology fields

STUDENT RECRUITMENT, ENROLLMENT, ETC.

UM’s decline cannot be ignored

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Loss of International students?

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StudentBridge takes college recruiting to new level of personalization with virtual campus experience

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CLC boosts spending to attract more international students

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Rutgers sees steady rise in number of international students over past 5 years

COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY AND FARMING

UC Merced among the country’s most sustainable campuses

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Sterling College ranked top college farm in Vermont

WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Better-educated women still prefer higher earning husbands

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Want to disrupt the mortgage industry? Ask the decisio maker 

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How business can put women in the boardroom

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Election empowers women to keep gender issues in limelight

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UK – U.K. calls for women at the top and an end to all-white boardrooms

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Fashion and technology unite to empower women

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UAE – Emirati women excel in health and education sectors in Dubai 

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More and more Saudi women are opting for engineering degrees

COLLEGE FINANCES

Why colleges with billions of dollars still charge tuition

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$50 million in donation to St. John’s College set record

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Alumni pledge $50 million to St. John’s College

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Columbia College students will see big tuition drop

OTHER

Internships – The ultimate return on investment for today’s college student

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Home or away – There’s more than one route to college

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Washington & Lee – Tradition of Innovation

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Timeline – 50 years of higher education

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The future of the Tiny Liberal Arts College

EVENTS

Below is a collection on events that are happening around the country.  For more information on events in particular around Sweet Briar please check http://sbc.edu/featured-events/

December – January

Attention D.C. area alums, artist Kristin Herzog ’70 has two shows coming up soon. Included in her collection are pieces commemorating the effort to save Sweet Briar. Catch her work at:

Explorations in Color, at Artspace Herndon, 750 Center St., Herndon, VA 20170
Dec. 7-Jan. 8
Opening Reception on Saturday, Dec. 10 7 –9pm

Arts Club of Washington, D.C., 2017 I St. NW, DC 20006
Jan. 6 – Jan. 28
Opening Reception: Friday, Jan. 6, 6:30. – 8:30 p.m

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JANUARY 8, 2017

RVA Sweet Briar Day at The Jefferson Hotel

Please join the Richmond Sweet Briar Alumnae Club for Sweet Briar Day Afternoon Tea at The Jefferson Hotel on January 8, 2017. The event will begin at 2pm and end by 4:30pm. President Stone will be our guest speaker. By submitting the form below, you are reserving your spot for the event. The cost is $40 which includes the event, taxes and gratuity.RSVPs will be taken until December 28, 2016. Payment is due by December 30, 2016. The club must submit full payment to the Jefferson by January 1, 2017.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe41jUIFVlxbJxZULEgzSVvQuYoK3MdYNsaQ5R-cYc4yhQHqQ/viewform?c=0&w=1

 

Vixen Watch for November 5, 2016

WELCOME TO VIXEN WATCH WHICH INCLUDES NEWS AND ARTICLES ON SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE, LIBERAL ARTS, STEM, STEAM, COLLEGE FINANCE, AND MORE.

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THANKSGIVING IS JUST A FEW WEEKS FROM NOW. THEREFOR I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE FUN FOR THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY TO SHARE YOUR THANKSGIVING TRADITIONS OR MEMORIES.  YOU CAN SEND ME A MESSAGE AND I WILL MAKE SURE IT WILL BE IN THE NEXT VIXEN WATCH.  JUST SCROLL DOWN TO THE ‘THANKSGIVING TRADITIONS AND/OR MEMORIES SUBMITTED BY MEMBER OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY‘ Section

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PLEASE CHECK THE NEW INFORMATION IN THE ‘ALUMNAE ALLIANCE SECTION‘ ON THE ATHLETICS AND RIDING HALL OF FAME INDUCTION.  NOMINATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY NOVEMBER 18. 

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MANY ALUMNAE ARE CURRENTLY BUSY RECRUITING NEW STUDENTS TO STUDY AT SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE. HERE IS A GREAT VIDEO ANY ALUMNA OR FRIEND OF THE COLLEGE CAN USE TO RECRUIT STUDENTS.  
WHY SWEET BRIAR? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTjJX_7U15g

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DON’T SKIP THE ‘SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY‘ SECTION AS YOU MAY FIND QUITE A FEW INTERESTING CONTRIBUTIONS.

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DON’T FORGET TO CHECK THE ‘EVENTS‘ SECTION FOR CLUB MEETING, ALUMNAE ART EXHIBITS AND MUCH MORE. 

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ONCE AGAIN A SWEET BRIAR VIXEN NEEDS YOUR HELP TO FUND A SUMMER MEDICAL INTERNSHIP IN AFRICA.  PLEASE CHECK THE “VIXENS HELPING VIXENS” SECTION AT THE BOTTOM. 

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SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE IS STILL HIRING
FOR INFORMATION AND A LIST OF POSITIONS PLEASE VISIT
http://sbc.edu/human-resources/faculty-staff-job-openings/

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND START SAVING!
REUNION IS GOING TO BE JUNE 2 THROUGH 4 2017.  

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PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO ALSO CHECK THE “EVENTS” SECTION AT THE BOTTOM.

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ARE YOU PLANNING A TRIP TO SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE? DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE EVENTS CALENDAR 
http://sbc.edu/featured-events/

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING FOR
SWEET BRIAR GO TO:
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/VOLUNTEER/

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IF YOU PLAN A FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT SWEET BRIAR PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED APPROVAL FROM THE COLLEGE.  ALL FUNDRAISING EVENTS ARE TIED TO OUR ACCREDITATION PROCESSES AND THEREFOR NEED THE APPROVAL. THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO ENTER THE SYSTEM:
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/GEOGRAPHIC-CLUBS-AND-EVENTS/
AND
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/FUNDRAISING-FOR-SWEET-BRIAR/
IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTION PLEASE CONTACT DONNA DODD WHO IS THE CONTACT FOR ALL FUNDRAISERSDDODD@SBC.EDU

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FOR MORE FABULOUS INFORMATION ON SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE, ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNAE VISIT THE FACEBOOK PAGE
HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SWEET.BRIAR.COLLEGE/

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SWEET BRIAR NEWS

Sweet Briar to welcome prospective students for season’s final open house

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How three colleges work to close the STEM gender gap

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Edgy choreographies, a cow skull and an homage to Chihuly promise excitement for fall dance concert at Sweet Briar

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November Gager Concert features classical pieces by renowned local pianist

OBITUARY

Posted on Facebook by Jean van Schrader Bryan

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Lenz, George Henry

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Beloved former dean dies, but his big, booming laugh lingers in memory

SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY

Posted on Facebook by Rhoda Harris
Goodbye Medgar Evers College, Hello Sweet Briar

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Posted on Facebook by Yoland Reid via Alumnae Alliance
Sikh documentary, ‘Under the Turban’ debuts at UN Association Film Festival

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Submitted by Chris Longstreet
I notice that I have the Briar Wire available online, and I get a copy in the post. If we request recipients to opt out of the post mailing we will save a tree, some postage, and the smiling faces that prepare them.
So, if you already receive the Briar Wire in your emails consider opting out of receiving a hard copy as well.  Please contact Clélie Steckel at cdsteckel@sbc.edu  if you would like to opt out of a hard copy in the mail.

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Posted on Facebook by Lydia Gullicksen and Sweet Briar College Business
Congratulations to Sweet Briar College’s cross country team for completing its first season. Great job, ladies!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSNHxWcKhFs&feature=youtu.be

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Posted on Facebook by Tusculum Institute at Sweet Briar College
Workers’ Wednesday: Jan Osinga (in 1976) the farm manager at Sweet Briar for many years. He also raised the cows and supervised the production of the much beloved Sweet Briar yogurt.

ALUMNAE ALLIANCE

Dear Alumnae,
Happy fall!
We are overjoyed to announce that there will be an Athletics and Riding Hall of Fame induction in April 2017. The Sweet Briar College Athletics and Riding Hall of Fame honors special achievements by alumnae who have been associated with athletics at the College. These individuals have helped bring recognition, honor, distinction and excellence to Sweet Briar College and the intercollegiate athletics program. If you would like to nominate and alumna for this recognition, kindly complete the nomination form found on the Sweet Briar Athletics website by November 18, 2016. We are always accepting nominations for this important honor.
If you have questions, contact Megan Behrle ’09, cross country coach and lacrosse recruiting assistant, at mbehrle@sbc.edu.
Thank you,
Sweet Briar Athletics and Riding

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DO YOU SHOP ON AMAZON? DID YOU KNOW A PORTION OF YOUR PURCHASE COULD GO TOWARD SBC? SIGN UP FOR AMAZONSMILE AND SELECT “SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE” AS YOUR CHARITY! HTTPS://SMILE.AMAZON.COM/GP/CHPF/ABOUT/REF=SMI_SE_ABTPO_R_ABOUT_SMI

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DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN MAKE A MONTHLY GIFT TO SWEET BRIAR?THE COLLEGE CAN SET UP A RECURRING CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FOR YOU OR YOU CAN EVEN SET IT UP THROUGH YOUR BANK. CALL 1-800-381-6131 TO GET THE PROCESS STARTED!
TO MAKE A GIFT NOW, VISITSBC.EDU/GIFT.

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To get the most out of Sweet Briar’s alumnae network go to
https://sweetbriar.alumnifire.com/

THANKSGIVING TRADITIONS AND/OR MEMORIES SUBMITTED BY MEMBER OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY

Submitted by Monika Kaiser
A Sweet Briar Thanksgiving
During the Thanksgiving break in 1980 – or perhaps it was ’81 – a few students, including myself, decided to stay on campus.  For most of us Thanksgiving break was just too short to pay for a trip home. The first two nights we were accommodated in the hostel, the place where male students who came to visit were supposed to sleep.  It was one big room with plenty of beds and as I recall we had a lot of fun.  After two nights we were divided into different houses for the rest of the vacation.  I was placed along with Eman, Terry, Eman’s brother, and a few more students Lai (?), Vernice (?) in Dean Barlow’s house.  I was also in charge of taking care of the Barlow’s German Shephard Zeda (?), which I remember fondly.  Since we were from different backgrounds and each of us had a family recipe to share, we decided to opt out of the traditional turkey dinner and have a potluck instead.  Terry was vegetarian – in fact the first vegetarian I had ever met – and Eman and her brother were from the Middle East.  So we decided to have a roast leg of lamb (for the carnivores among us) which I prepared from a family recipe, Terry prepared a vegetarian dish, and Eman and her brother cooked up an array of Middle Eastern side dishes.  We had a feast on Thanksgiving that I will never forget.  The lamb which had been marinated days before was succulent and Terry’s vegetarian dish – which I recall included peanuts – was totally delicious and all the side dishes and dessert that the others had prepared were simply heaven.  Today I often serve roasted leg of lamb for Thanksgiving, mostly, though, because nobody in my family enjoys turkey.

LIBERAL ARTS 

Caution on reforming university course offerings

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On liberal arts and helicopter parents

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How colleges are failing liberal arts majors

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Bowdoin College ranked best liberal arts college

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Yes there is life after majoring in English

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Loss of language programs a mistake for liberal arts 

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USD task force focuses on liberal arts education

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Colvin – Technology makes liberal arts vital

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Employing the liberal arts

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How to be a nasty woman

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Is Design Thinking the new liberal arts?

STEM AND STEAM

A new prescription for saving America’s workforce by a different billionair developer

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NASA shows how cool STEAM is with high-tech pumpkin contest

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Nonprofit Spotlight – Sierra Nevada Journey – How do we meet the STEM workforce demand?

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The importance of ‘wow’ in learning

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Retired astronaut John Herrington details journey from college suspension to living in outer space at STCC

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South Allegheny class offers unusual mix – art history and robotics

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Why would Washington STEM give $110,000 grant to Apple?

WOMEN IN STEM

Meet 3 Latinas leading in virtual and augmented reality

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BE WiSE and Carollo Engineers celebrate women working wonders with water

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Why are some STEM fields more gender balanced?

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STEM under the microscope – Where are the girls?

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To boldly go — Sci-fi’s trailblazing women

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Welcome to women in tech month

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Are we perpetuating the STEM gap? Only half of U.S. voters believe it exists

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What can you do to promote diversity and STEM careers?

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‘Star Trek’ jokes in class make women feel ‘unwelcome’ says University of Washington professor

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Phillippines – DepEd encourages more women to engage in STEM fields

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IvWatch dispels myths of women in STEM related fields

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How women in tech are making progress in Australia, and what the rest of the world can learn

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When women are more like men, they still face STEM bias

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STEM under the microscope – where are the girls?

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Steinhardt study proves gender gap in STEM fields

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STEM jobs and ideal ‘worker women’

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Encouraging STEM careers for young girls

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Is technology still a man’s world?

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Here’s ‘Why can’t a woman be more like a man?’ in regard to STEM career

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Stop blaming schools and universities for the lack of women in tech

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Women in science – Athene Donald

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Gender equity – Where do we stand?

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Champion of inclusion 

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Being more like men doesn’t help women in STEM careers

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UK – 49% of UK women wish they had pursued a career in STEM

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Study finds female faculty are underrepresentd in genomics 

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Why are women who put their careers first just as unlikely to get jobs in STEM?

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How one engineering program used storytelling to recruit more women

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Herstory – Five of the biggest stories about women in STEM in 2016

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Middle East – Let’s close the Mideast gender gap in less than 129 years

STUDENT RECRUITMENT, ENROLLMENT, ETC.

William and Mary feels enrollment shift

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Public liberal arts colleges work to attract exposure, enrollment

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Veterans in the Ivy League – Students seek to up their ranks

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Data analytics in higher education – a mixed bag

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SAAB advises admissions officers

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ICE created phony university for massive immigration sting

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International students share experiences at USD, offer insight into recruiting strategy

COLLEGE FINANCES, GRANTS, ETC.

Postcard campaign urges state to fund MAP grants

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Saving cash in college – Thrive and be thrifty

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A few hundred dollars in aid can make all the difference to some college students

WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Afghanistan – Girls gain ground in Kandahar culture wars as education prospects improve

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Where PhD’s work and what they earn

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Zimbabwe – Celebrating women in leadership – Hope Sadza

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Iraq – Controversy over reported dress code for female university students in Iraq

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Discussing ‘Living Thinkers’

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Ladies put the glass down – a gender gap we don’t want closed

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Women encouraged to tell their story on higher education 

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Korea – (Foreigners who loved Korea) Mary F.B. Scranton – Fostering education for women

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Hispanice women will wait 232 years for equal pay, if current trends continue

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Women’s college in Connecticut considers enrolling men

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Women’s college in Connecticut considers enrolling men

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Agnes Scott alumnae and students participate in “Scotties Give Back” during October

OTHER

The are the best (and worst) N.J. colleges for poor students

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ReKTUniversity launches a global esports platform around students, universities and colleges

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Higher education should be public good, not a private commodity

EVENTS

Below is a collection on events that are happening around the country.  For more information on events in particular around Sweet Briar please check http://sbc.edu/featured-events/

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Sweet Briar alumna and artist Jill Steenhuis will be touring the US this Fall.  Here is her schedule:

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November 8

IABC Professional Development Luncheon In Summer 2015, Sweet Briar’s alumnae did something that had never happened in higher education. Five thousand women saved a college from closure. From the time closure was announced on March 3 until Virginia’s attorney general issued a legal settlement, Sweet Briar College appeared in the media thousands of times. The communications office was unprepared for the onslaught and for the intense scrutiny that followed. This discussion will center on the communications imperatives born of the experience and how the college is working to regain its footing and reframe the story. See below for more details and for a link to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you there! Meet the Speaker Joelle Ziemian Director of Media, Marketing and Communications at Sweet Briar College Joelle Ziemian started at Sweet Briar College in February 2016, with nearly 30 years of strategic communications experience in the corporate, nonprofit, international development and government sectors. She worked with colleges and universities in the Washington, DC, office of Lipman Hearne, a national communications firm serving the institutional nonprofit arena. While at Lipman Hearne, she also led a U.S. State Department communications project for Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity and for Mongolia’s Ministry of Energy and Fuel. She worked with two government ministries in Qatar. She started her career as a TV reporter before moving to state and federal government. She served as press secretary in the Pennsylvania Senate and in the U.S. House of Representatives. She moved to the U.S. Department of Energy and then to the private sector where she managed public affairs campaigns for an array of energy clients, primarily in the utility industry. She later did similar work at Edelman and Burson-Marsteller for the Edison Electric Institute, ComEd, Detroit Edison, and Accenture’s global natural resources portfolio. As a consultant in Romania for a U.S. Agency for International Development project, Joelle helped nongovernmental organizations get their message out to key audiences and impact policy. Before Sweet Briar, her most recent communications role was as a Director at Burson-Marsteller, where she was U.S. Client Leader for Royal Dutch Shell. Joelle holds a B.A. from Goucher College and an M.F.A. in Writing from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Learn more: http://sbc.edu/news/sweet-briar-announces-new-director-of-media-marketing-and-communications/ Lunch Sponsored by BWXT Date:          Tuesday, November 8 Time:          12 – 1:30 p.m. Location:    AREVA – 3315 Old Forest Road (Core Training Room) Cost:         IABC Members – $25                  Non- Members – $35 RSVP by November 7, toBreanne Crandall(Breanne.Crandall@areva.com) Visit http://lynchburg.iabc.com/ to pay ahead with PayPal. Reminder: PayPal does not act as an RSVP. Please also RSVP. © 2016 International Association of Business Communicators

December – January

Attention D.C. area alums, artist Kristin Herzog ’70 has two shows coming up soon. Included in her collection are pieces commemorating the effort to save Sweet Briar. Catch her work at:

Explorations in Color, at Artspace Herndon, 750 Center St., Herndon, VA 20170
Dec. 7-Jan. 8
Opening Reception on Saturday, Dec. 10 7 –9pm

Arts Club of Washington, D.C., 2017 I St. NW, DC 20006
Jan. 6 – Jan. 28
Opening Reception: Friday, Jan. 6, 6:30. – 8:30 p.m

 

VIXENS HELPING VIXENS

A request posted on Facebook by Natalie Tacke
Lovely ladies!! My beautiful adopted vixen this year is trying to raise money to support a summer internship to Africa to help further her dreams of becoming a surgeon! She has created a go fund me page in an attempt to raise the funds necessary to make this happen!! Let’s show her some love and help make her dreams come true!!!

https://www.gofundme.com/fund-for-africa-medical-internship-2vku6qs

Vixen Watch for October 29, 2016

WELCOME TO VIXEN WATCH WHICH INCLUDES NEWS AND ARTICLES ON SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE, LIBERAL ARTS, STEM, STEAM, COLLEGE FINANCE, AND MORE.

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ONCE AGAIN A SWEET BRIAR VIXEN NEEDS YOUR HELP TO FUND A SUMMER MEDICAL INTERNSHIP IN AFRICA.  PLEASE CHECK THE “VIXENS HELPING VIXENS” SECTION AT THE BOTTOM. 

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A NEW EDITION OF THE BRIAR WIRE IS OUT.
IT INCLUDES AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF OUR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS AND ITS FOCUS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, AN UPDATE FROM SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE ALUMNAE ALLIANCE AND HOW THE RECIPIENTS OF THE OUTSTANDING ALUMNA AWARD WERE ANNOUNCED.
CLICK ON THE LINK TO ACCESS THE BRIAR WIRE. 
http://sbc.edu/alumnae-development/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/the-briar-wire-october-2016.pdf

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PLEASE WATCH THIS NEW  VIDEO MESSAGE FROM SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE PRESIDENT STONE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOKMUB1uIKQ&feature=youtu.be&list=PLqcrIIuAPc-ENL4GM9W4WeQ7hJyZ0pz0T

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YOU CAN FIND A FEW VERY INTERESTING LINKS AND ARTICLES ON SWEET BRIAR ALUMNAE IN THE ‘SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR COMMUNITY‘ SECTION.
CONGRATULATIONS ON THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS!

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A NEW EVENT HAS BEEN ADDED FOR NOVEMBER 8 – IN THE ‘EVENTS‘ SECTION

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SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE IS STILL HIRING
FOR INFORMATION AND A LIST OF POSITIONS PLEASE VISIT
http://sbc.edu/human-resources/faculty-staff-job-openings/

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND START SAVING!
REUNION IS GOING TO BE JUNE 2 THROUGH 4 2017.  

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 PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO ALSO CHECK THE “EVENTS” SECTION AT THE BOTTOM.

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ARE YOU PLANNING A TRIP TO SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE? DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE EVENTS CALENDAR 
http://sbc.edu/featured-events/

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING FOR
SWEET BRIAR GO TO:
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/VOLUNTEER/

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IF YOU PLAN A FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT SWEET BRIAR PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED APPROVAL FROM THE COLLEGE.  ALL FUNDRAISING EVENTS ARE TIED TO OUR ACCREDITATION PROCESSES AND THEREFOR NEED THE APPROVAL. THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO ENTER THE SYSTEM:
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/GEOGRAPHIC-CLUBS-AND-EVENTS/
AND
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/FUNDRAISING-FOR-SWEET-BRIAR/
IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTION PLEASE CONTACT DONNA DODD WHO IS THE CONTACT FOR ALL FUNDRAISERS DDODD@SBC.EDU

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FOR MORE FABULOUS INFORMATION ON SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE, ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNAE VISIT THE FACEBOOK PAGE
HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SWEET.BRIAR.COLLEGE/

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IF YOU HAVE AN EVENT YOU WOULD LIKE ME TO POST PLEASE SEND YOUR DETAILED REQUEST TO THE COMMENT BOX. DON’T FORGET TO ADD LINKS, FLYER, AND/OR PHOTOS.  THANK YOU.

SWEET BRIAR NEWS

A new message from President Stone

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Sweet Briar riders compete at Bridgewater

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Sweet Briar College professor earns teaching award

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VMDO architects win third award for Sweet Briar library renovation

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Sweet Briar gets electro-acoustic studio

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Reviving an Amherst County tradition

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Sweet Briar revives Amherst County Day tradition

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Amherst County Day recalls past with an eye to the future

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National book award winning children’s author to read at Sweet Briar

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Lynchburg-area ghost stories and urban legends to get you in the Halloween spirit

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Sweet Briar riding caps successful weekend, looks ahead to SWVHJA horse show on campus

 

SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY

Posted on Facebook by Jane Dure
A women colleges that almost closed last year was just named one of the country’s best
These are the top 20 women’s colleges across the country

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Submitted by Deirdre Conley
Sweet Briar College Cochran Library dedication

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Posted on Facebook by Marilen Crump

I am very excited to announce this! AND there is also an E-book that you can get for FREE called “Living in Everyday Grace” (These tips are short and to the point because we know you have a full and busy life. Use them often to enhance your personal life experience.) Co-Written by me and other authors of “The Gifts of Grace & Gratitude”.
Click here:
http://graceandgratitudebook.com/freeebook/
Thanks for all the support and encouragement!

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Posted on Facebook by Sabryna McClung Roberson on Harpreet Kaur Bedi’s documentary “Under The Turban”
Greg & I travelled to Palo Alto today to view my ’93 Sweet Briar College classmate Preet and her husband Satinder’s documentary called “UNDER THE TURBAN.” This film was one selected by the United Nations Association Film Festival — out of approximately 700 entries. This year’s theme: “Compass for a Better World.”
The idea for this film was hatched when Preet & Satinder’s oldest daughter, Zara, asked what it meant to be Sikh (the 5th largest religion in the world); her parents did not know how to answer her question. The filming had them embarking on a journey to meet Sikhs around the world — from cheese makers in Italy to a group of North American Harley-Davidson riders outfitted it brightly hued turbans…
We met incredible people and are delighted to help spread the word of UNDER THE TURBAN!!
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/undertheturban
UNDER THE TURBAN – Description:  A young, modern Sikh family travels the globe meeting with diverse communities of Sikhs to explore their roots and identity in Sikhism, the world’s fifth largest religion. ‘What makes me a Sikh?’ This question posed by nine-year-old Zara Garcha starts a family’s journey to learn about their religion. The Garcha family explores Sikhism, by visiting diverse Sikh communities around the world. Visiting with maharaja’s, cheesemakers, fashionistas, farmers and scholars to glean a better understanding of the world’s fifth largest religion. Their journey begins in Parma where they meet Sikhs who have a hand in creating Italy’s iconic Parmesan cheese. From there the Garcha family heads east traveling to The Golden Temple in Sikhism’s holy city, Amritsar, learning about the historical foundations and social history of the religion. Lived experience blends with academic insight as the family travels to the United Kingdom, Argentina, Canada and America gaining a better understanding of these modern Sikh communities and the fundamental aspects of this often misunderstood religion.
UNAFF (United Nations Association Film Festival), which was originally conceived to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It was founded by Stanford educator and film critic Jasmina Bojic with the participation of the Stanford Film Society and the UNA Midpeninsula Chapter, a community-based nonprofit organization.

Watch the trailer here https://vimeo.com/ondemand/undertheturban/132119217

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Posted on Facebook by Jane Dure
Sweet Briar graduate Verda Colvin ’87  Superior Court judge in the Macon Judicial Circuit, has been named to Georgia’s law enforcement task force. Congratulations!
Gov deal announces law enforcement task force

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Posted on Facebook by Tara Lynn
9 beautiful college campuses around Virginia

 ALUMNAE ALLIANCE

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE ALUMNAE ALLIANCE
Critical need at Sweet Briar! We need your help!
The tennis courts at Sweet Briar were last resurfaced 12 years ago, but best practices among collegiate facilities call for resurfacing every 7 to 9 years. Maintenance was limited to patching any problem spots, but patching is not proper maintenance for the long term. As a result, water has penetrated many of the courts as far below the surface as 12 inches. This has caused foundational cracks, surface cracks, dead spots, and separation between the topcoat and the foundational layers of the courts. The courts now have to be rebuilt.

Rebuilding the tennis courts is a critical need for Sweet Briar not only for ODAC intercollegiate play but for rebuilding auxiliary revenue through camps and clinics in the off-season. Sweet Briar hosted a condensed version of Dennis van Der Meer’s adult tennis camp this summer; however, any expansion of the camps is in jeopardy due to the condition of the courts. The total sum needed for this project is $275,000. We have already received a $50,000 challenge gift from an anonymous donor to complete the rebuilding of the courts, and other donors have provided an additional $9,000 to date. Former tennis teammates are reaching out to each other to raise the remaining $216,000, but gifts are welcome from all of our Sweet Briar alumnae and friends. Work on the courts must begin before the winter months so that competitions and camps can resume in the spring; therefore, we must reach our goal by October 1, 2016. If the courts are not rebuilt in time for the spring season, our tennis team will have to hold its home matches at one of Amherst’s public schools.

If you have questions about this project or would like to make a gift of $10,000 or more, please contact Mary Pope M. Hutson ’83 at 434-381-6131. Click on the link for photos of the tennis courts in the latest Briar Wire.

BREAKING + BREAKING + BREAKING + BREAKING + BREAKING + BREAKING
When the College launched a campaign to resurface its tennis courts this summer, Sweet Briar graduate Amoret Thissell Jorgensen ’82 jumped into action. Sparked by an idea from Cindy Conroy ’74, she had already teamed up with Jane Sullivan ’78 to fund the perfect item: paper cocktail napkins bearing the Vixen logo, designed years ago by late athletics director Jennifer Crispen.
A package of 50 napkins sells for $20 each, and all proceeds will benefit the tennis courts. Jorgensen and Sullivan’s order of 720 napkin packages could raise $14,400 towards the $275,000 price tag — wow!
The Vixen napkins are available at the Book Shop now and online here:
http://shopsweet.sbc.edu/products/cocktail-napkins-50-count-with-crispen-vixen

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Debra Elkins ’93 and Sarah von Rosenberg ’72 Co-chairs of the Alumnae Alliance Council awarded with 2016 Outstanding Alumna Award.  Congratulations!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ipuNsoFesw4
and
http://sbc.edu/news/sweet-briars-2016-outstanding-alumna-award-goes-to-two-alumnae-leaders/

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DO YOU SHOP ON AMAZON? DID YOU KNOW A PORTION OF YOUR PURCHASE COULD GO TOWARD SBC? SIGN UP FOR AMAZONSMILE AND SELECT “SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE” AS YOUR CHARITY! HTTPS://SMILE.AMAZON.COM/GP/CHPF/ABOUT/REF=SMI_SE_ABTPO_R_ABOUT_SMI

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DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN MAKE A MONTHLY GIFT TO SWEET BRIAR?THE COLLEGE CAN SET UP A RECURRING CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FOR YOU OR YOU CAN EVEN SET IT UP THROUGH YOUR BANK. CALL 1-800-381-6131 TO GET THE PROCESS STARTED!
TO MAKE A GIFT NOW, VISIT SBC.EDU/GIFT.

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To get the most out of Sweet Briar’s alumnae network go to
https://sweetbriar.alumnifire.com/

LIBERAL ARTS 

Academic realignment stirs controversy, debate

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Higher education should be a public good, not a private commodity

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Truth in Liberal Arts – Kearns Goodwin guests as PC symposium

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Princeton – Professors stress the value of a liberal arts education

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Dylan Miner – art and activism

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Once more the value of humanities

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‘A liberal arts education is threatened by students’ narcissistic views about what is relevant’

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What is the importance of liberal arts in the digital age?

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How a liberal arts education reformed a young white nationalist 

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Review – ‘Fail U: The false promise of higher education’

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Aerospace dean – UND’s liberal arts core helps aerospace school

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Triple your options – Customize  your education with the CLAM

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A small liberal arts school becomes a testing ground for the ‘Facebook of Learning Management Systems’

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What can you do with that (useless) liberal arts degree? A lot more than you think 

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The value of liberal arts colleges

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Hunting for soft skills, companies scoop up English majors

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A liberal arts education informs entrepreneurship 

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Liberal arts eyes revamping general education

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Categorizing liberal arts

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Public liberal arts colleges – you won’t find these schools on ESPN

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Science is a key part of a good liberal arts education

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Humanities feel the grind

STEM AND STEAM

11 myths about IoT engineering

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LAEF donates $30,000 to media center/STEAM programs

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New children’s book sparks curiosity and encourages interest in STEAM subjects

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Coast Guard teaches STEM skills at K.C. Coombs school 

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Students design products to solve real world problems

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Don’t let innovation agenda run out of STEAM

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Energy company collaboration gives 15,000 students a leg up on STEM education

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Engaging students with the novel and old-school

WOMEN IN STEM

Women in computing to decline to 22% by 2025, study warns

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Stem the loss of tech talent with women

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Here’s how to triple the number of girls who code

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Women in tech – Why the small victories matter

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Beyond Ada – The future of women in STEM 

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Author speaks of women in science

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Full STEAM ahead – Tapping into our full potential

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4 role models who inspire girls to pursue tech careers

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Dell MD – Diverse, inclusive workplaces deliver stronger business results

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How is the gender pay gap the result of life ‘choice’?

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Marita Cheng takes on the male-dominated STEM sector

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Presence of women in tech expected to shrink even further by 2025

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Million women mentors event kicks off

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Pink power at girl STEM conference

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Ada Lovelace Day shines light on women in the sciences

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Dell Technologies back girls who code

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Women’s disparity, dearth in STEM

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WOMEN Unlimited, Inc explores attracting and retaining female talent in the STEM fields

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3 genius ideas to get more women in STEM jobs

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A few encouraging words can change the lives of female STEM students

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Support girls in STEM through Vision to Share

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Move over boys….Hackensack girls scouts can rev up for fast track races

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UAE –  STEM industries not a male only domain

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Stem the loss of tech talent with women

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Preparing girls for a bright future in STEM

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Helping girls realize the scope of STEM careers

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Smart girls rock – Exploring STEM careers

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Science community must embrace gender equality

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Supporting prospective women in STEM starts with accessible mentors 

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Helping women realize the potential in STEM careers

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Girls growing curiosity and confidence in science (and so much more)

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UK- We need to combat outdated stereotypes to attract more women into STEM careers

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As tech gender gap widens, what can be done to reverse it?

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Female students pursue STEM study in Red Bank Regional Academy of Engineering

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Struggles in STEM

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Young women show interest in STEM

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7 important facts about the global gender gap

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STEM gender gap – See how Kindergarten teachers play a vital role

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Women motivated to play key role in New York’s effort to be the next American Tech Powerhouse

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In tests of extreme math intelligence, boys still outscore girls in the US but the gap is closing fast

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Tech women, tech girls ambassador week begins November 14.

STUDENT RECRUITMENT, ENROLLMENT, ETC.

Concordia gained thousands of new students – and a federal inquiry

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College expert – Degree is not ‘Golden Ticket’

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Latino success story can help all students

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Colleges to reach out to high school students in Tucson

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To attract students, colleges offering loan debt insurance

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4-year schools hit back after county college bans recruiting

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UCF seeks out more students from overseas

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China – As China enrolls more overseas students to build soft power, locals find the process unfair

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UK- Overseas student crackdown could hit LSE, Kings College London, and SOAS

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SE recruitment efforts

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Education dean creates committee to recruit students 

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Opinion – City upon a hill – Buying higher education, admission’s shady side

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Attracting international students – How Australian higher education stays ahead of competition?

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“Now I know I’m going to college” A day changes lives for CPS students

COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY AND AGRICULTURE

Onlinecollegeplan.com releases its 2016 ranking for the top 20 greenest colleges 

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F&M women’s volleyball team champions first sustainable uniform to away games

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NC colleges lead way in healthy farming

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Sac State is one of the world’s most sustainable campuses

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Publication highlights Guilford sustainability

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Berea College ranked among best in the nation

COLLEGE FINANCES, GRANTS, ETC.

5 misconceptions about college aid 

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Why is students’ debt so high for New Hampshire College Grads? 

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College costs drive US students to British universities

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Free college short-circuits complex issue (opinion)

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6 best sources for college grants and scholarships

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Hendrix announces $110 million campaign 

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$15M in donations to Hendrix propel fundraising campaign

WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Pakistan – Pakistan’s women-only university are ‘progressive’ spaces

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Europe – European research needs both women and men 

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Syria – Supporting women’s leadership for a post-conflict Syria

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Studies – Women face bias in higher education

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Women entering professions in unprecedented numbers

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Higher education gap between men and women shrinks

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Opinion – Access to education can empower women, young girls around the world

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Oman – Word on the street – Gender equality at work

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Wonder Woman earned her United Nations post, no matter what protesters say

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170 years from now, women will earn as much as men

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India – Girl Power – Single sex colleges are giving a career boost to women

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Gender wage gap has many causes, one big solution

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Engaging the conversation about gender equality in the workplace

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Women in the workplace struggle for gender equality

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Just 20% of superintendents are women, proof of a stubborn gender gap

OTHER

Here’s a new college ranking based entirely on other college rankings

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How much graduates earn drives more college rankings

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More programs – and more men – at traditionally women’s Mary Baldwin

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Beyond the skills gap

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Inside the tenure process

EVENTS

Below is a collection on events that are happening around the country.  For more information on events in particular around Sweet Briar please check http://sbc.edu/featured-events/

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Sweet Briar alumna and artist Jill Steenhuis will be touring the US this Fall.  Here is her schedule:

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November 8

IABC Professional Development Luncheon In Summer 2015, Sweet Briar’s alumnae did something that had never happened in higher education. Five thousand women saved a college from closure. From the time closure was announced on March 3 until Virginia’s attorney general issued a legal settlement, Sweet Briar College appeared in the media thousands of times. The communications office was unprepared for the onslaught and for the intense scrutiny that followed. This discussion will center on the communications imperatives born of the experience and how the college is working to regain its footing and reframe the story. See below for more details and for a link to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you there! Meet the Speaker Joelle Ziemian Director of Media, Marketing and Communications at Sweet Briar College Joelle Ziemian started at Sweet Briar College in February 2016, with nearly 30 years of strategic communications experience in the corporate, nonprofit, international development and government sectors. She worked with colleges and universities in the Washington, DC, office of Lipman Hearne, a national communications firm serving the institutional nonprofit arena. While at Lipman Hearne, she also led a U.S. State Department communications project for Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity and for Mongolia’s Ministry of Energy and Fuel. She worked with two government ministries in Qatar. She started her career as a TV reporter before moving to state and federal government. She served as press secretary in the Pennsylvania Senate and in the U.S. House of Representatives. She moved to the U.S. Department of Energy and then to the private sector where she managed public affairs campaigns for an array of energy clients, primarily in the utility industry. She later did similar work at Edelman and Burson-Marsteller for the Edison Electric Institute, ComEd, Detroit Edison, and Accenture’s global natural resources portfolio. As a consultant in Romania for a U.S. Agency for International Development project, Joelle helped nongovernmental organizations get their message out to key audiences and impact policy. Before Sweet Briar, her most recent communications role was as a Director at Burson-Marsteller, where she was U.S. Client Leader for Royal Dutch Shell. Joelle holds a B.A. from Goucher College and an M.F.A. in Writing from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Learn more: http://sbc.edu/news/sweet-briar-announces-new-director-of-media-marketing-and-communications/ Lunch Sponsored by BWXT Date:          Tuesday, November 8 Time:          12 – 1:30 p.m. Location:    AREVA – 3315 Old Forest Road (Core Training Room) Cost:         IABC Members – $25                  Non- Members – $35 RSVP by November 7, to Breanne Crandall(Breanne.Crandall@areva.com) Visit http://lynchburg.iabc.com/ to pay ahead with PayPal. Reminder: PayPal does not act as an RSVP. Please also RSVP. © 2016 International Association of Business Communicators

 

VIXENS HELPING VIXENS

A request posted on Facebook by Natalie Tacke
Lovely ladies!! My beautiful adopted vixen this year is trying to raise money to support a summer internship to Africa to help further her dreams of becoming a surgeon! She has created a go fund me page in an attempt to raise the funds necessary to make this happen!! Let’s show her some love and help make her dreams come true!!!

https://www.gofundme.com/fund-for-africa-medical-internship-2vku6qs

 

Vixen Watch for October 19, 2016

WELCOME TO VIXEN WATCH WHICH INCLUDES NEWS AND ARTICLES ON SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE, LIBERAL ARTS, STEM, STEAM, COLLEGE FINANCE, AND MORE.

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RICHMOND, VA ALUMNAE, PLEASE REMEMBER THE LUNCHEON TOMORROW, OCTOBER 20TH, AT WILLOW OAKS COUNTRY CLUB.  YOU CAN FIND ALL THE INFORMATION IN THE “EVENTS” SECTION AT THE BOTTOM.

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ALERT! Sweet Briar College has an immediate need for Alumnae Admissions Representatives (AARs) for college fairs in Connecticut, South Carolina, Rhode Island, Kentucky, Michigan and West Palm Beach, FL. If you are an AAR, please log on the Admissions Advocate to register for these events. If you are not yet an AAR, please sign up at the link below, and we’ll give you the tools to recruit! Thank you!
http://sbc.edu/admissions/alumnae-admissions-recruiters/

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SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE IS STILL HIRING
FOR INFORMATION AND A LIST OF POSITIONS PLEASE VISIT
http://sbc.edu/human-resources/faculty-staff-job-openings/

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 SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE WILL BE AT
THE WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW
(10/24 THROUGH 10/30)
AND NEEDS VOLUNTEERS. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR MORE INFO. 
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090945a5a92fa2f49-washington

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND START SAVING!
REUNION IS GOING TO BE JUNE 2 THROUGH 4 2017.  

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PLEASE CHECK THE ‘VIXENS HELPING VIXENS’ SECTION.  A MEMBER OF THE SWEET BRIAR SWIM TEAM IS UNABLE TO ATTEND THE WINTER TRAINING WEEK IN SOUTH FLORIDA DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FUNDS AND COULD USE OUR HELP.  

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PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO ALSO CHECK THE “EVENTS” SECTION AT THE BOTTOM.

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YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN
HELP WITH  THE RESURFACING OF THE TENNIS COURTS,  WHICH INCLUDES A COOL FUNDRAISER, IN THE ‘ALUMNAE ALLIANCE’ SECTION. 

LIZ KAUFFMAN ’82 RECENTLY LOST HER FATHER WHO WAS A GREAT SUPPORTER OF SAVING SWEET BRIAR AND AN AVID TENNIS PLAYER.  IN MEMORY OF HER FATHER VERNON l. KAUFFMAN AND IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, LIZ WOULD LIKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO BE MADE TO THE SWEET BRIAR TENNIS COURT RESURFACING PROJECT.  PLEASE GO TO
https://www.officialpayments.com/pc_template_cobrand.jsp?body=pc_step2_amount_body.jsp
IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE WITH THIS LINK, TRY SBC.EDU AND CLICK ON ‘GIVE ONLINE’ ON THE TOP RIGHT.
Choose #8 for designation and type “Tennis Court Resurfacing”; further down on the page select ‘In Memory Of’ and write Vernon L. Kauffman.
Thank you

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ARE YOU PLANNING A TRIP TO SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE? DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE EVENTS CALENDAR 
http://sbc.edu/featured-events/

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING FOR
SWEET BRIAR GO TO:
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/VOLUNTEER/

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IF YOU PLAN A FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT SWEET BRIAR PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED APPROVAL FROM THE COLLEGE.  ALL FUNDRAISING EVENTS ARE TIED TO OUR ACCREDITATION PROCESSES AND THEREFOR NEED THE APPROVAL. THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO ENTER THE SYSTEM:
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/GEOGRAPHIC-CLUBS-AND-EVENTS/
AND
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/FUNDRAISING-FOR-SWEET-BRIAR/
IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTION PLEASE CONTACT DONNA DODD WHO IS THE CONTACT FOR ALL FUNDRAISERS DDODD@SBC.EDU

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FOR MORE FABULOUS INFORMATION ON SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE, ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNAE VISIT THE FACEBOOK PAGE
HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SWEET.BRIAR.COLLEGE/

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IF YOU HAVE AN EVENT YOU WOULD LIKE ME TO POST PLEASE SEND YOUR REQUEST TO THE COMMENT BOX. THANK YOU.

SWEET BRIAR NEWS

Sweet Briar, Amherst County revive community celebration

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Sweet Briar’s new electroacoustic  lab brings opportunities for women composers

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Fall 2016 explore engineering weekend to take place at Sweet Briar at the end of the month

MORE NEWS ABOUT SWEET BRIAR CAN BE FOUND AT http://sbc.edu/news/

SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY

Posted on Facebook by Laura Martin
The Campaign for VMI

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Posted on Facebook by Sara Rothamel
Environmental alumnae: Professors Stine and Fink are hosting an internship and job search session for our environmental majors in a few weeks. We want your resumes, to show students how you got from Sweet Briar to where you are now. Please send your resumes to Dr. Fink. Thank you.  lfink@sbc.edu

 

 ALUMNAE ALLIANCE

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE ALUMNAE ALLIANCE
Critical need at Sweet Briar! We need your help!
The tennis courts at Sweet Briar were last resurfaced 12 years ago, but best practices among collegiate facilities call for resurfacing every 7 to 9 years. Maintenance was limited to patching any problem spots, but patching is not proper maintenance for the long term. As a result, water has penetrated many of the courts as far below the surface as 12 inches. This has caused foundational cracks, surface cracks, dead spots, and separation between the topcoat and the foundational layers of the courts. The courts now have to be rebuilt.

Rebuilding the tennis courts is a critical need for Sweet Briar not only for ODAC intercollegiate play but for rebuilding auxiliary revenue through camps and clinics in the off-season. Sweet Briar hosted a condensed version of Dennis van Der Meer’s adult tennis camp this summer; however, any expansion of the camps is in jeopardy due to the condition of the courts. The total sum needed for this project is $275,000. We have already received a $50,000 challenge gift from an anonymous donor to complete the rebuilding of the courts, and other donors have provided an additional $9,000 to date. Former tennis teammates are reaching out to each other to raise the remaining $216,000, but gifts are welcome from all of our Sweet Briar alumnae and friends. Work on the courts must begin before the winter months so that competitions and camps can resume in the spring; therefore, we must reach our goal by October 1, 2016. If the courts are not rebuilt in time for the spring season, our tennis team will have to hold its home matches at one of Amherst’s public schools.

If you have questions about this project or would like to make a gift of $10,000 or more, please contact Mary Pope M. Hutson ’83 at 434-381-6131. Click on the link for photos of the tennis courts in the latest Briar Wire.

BREAKING + BREAKING + BREAKING + BREAKING + BREAKING + BREAKING
When the College launched a campaign to resurface its tennis courts this summer, Sweet Briar graduate Amoret Thissell Jorgensen ’82 jumped into action. Sparked by an idea from Cindy Conroy ’74, she had already teamed up with Jane Sullivan ’78 to fund the perfect item: paper cocktail napkins bearing the Vixen logo, designed years ago by late athletics director Jennifer Crispen.
A package of 50 napkins sells for $20 each, and all proceeds will benefit the tennis courts. Jorgensen and Sullivan’s order of 720 napkin packages could raise $14,400 towards the $275,000 price tag — wow!
The Vixen napkins are available at the Book Shop now and online here:
http://shopsweet.sbc.edu/products/cocktail-napkins-50-count-with-crispen-vixen

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Debra Elkins ’93 and Sarah von Rosenberg ’72 Co-chairs of the Alumnae Alliance Council awarded with 2016 Outstanding Alumna Award.  Congratulations!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ipuNsoFesw4
and
http://sbc.edu/news/sweet-briars-2016-outstanding-alumna-award-goes-to-two-alumnae-leaders/

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DO YOU SHOP ON AMAZON? DID YOU KNOW A PORTION OF YOUR PURCHASE COULD GO TOWARD SBC? SIGN UP FOR AMAZONSMILE AND SELECT “SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE” AS YOUR CHARITY! HTTPS://SMILE.AMAZON.COM/GP/CHPF/ABOUT/REF=SMI_SE_ABTPO_R_ABOUT_SMI

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DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN MAKE A MONTHLY GIFT TO SWEET BRIAR?THE COLLEGE CAN SET UP A RECURRING CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FOR YOU OR YOU CAN EVEN SET IT UP THROUGH YOUR BANK. CALL 1-800-381-6131 TO GET THE PROCESS STARTED!
TO MAKE A GIFT NOW, VISIT SBC.EDU/GIFT.

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To get the most out of Sweet Briar’s alumnae network go to
https://sweetbriar.alumnifire.com/

LIBERAL ARTS 

UND president Mark Kennedy – “New Frontiers” at UND

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STEM and Liberal Arts should not be that separate

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Humanities courses add value to our education

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Critical thinking is what makes Ashoka University liberal

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Eureka! – A quick look at unexpected liberal arts benefactor

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Mike Jacobs – Liberal arts enrich North Dakota’s future

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KickstART to a liberal arts education

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Colleges to promote statistics over algebra for liberal arts majors

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Em(pathetically) practical 

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Editorial – Dylan’s Nobel prize is a win for liberal arts students

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Not in my classroom

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Celebrating 175 years of educating women

STEM AND STEAM

Students gain inspiration from science 

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Innovation thrives when we remove silos

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STEAM powered learning makes science practical

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Rallying interest in STEAM education starts with a message of inclusivity 

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Music – Count us in program puts arts back on the education agenda

WOMEN IN STEM

A response to ‘Dear fresher females studying STEM’

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UW event encourages girls to pursue STEM careers

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The week in radio – Digital human, planet money, recode decode, codebreaker, today

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Women speak our about gender-inequality in STEM fields

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Science exploration sparks interest in STEM

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Building a better future for women in STEM – Symposium highlights achievements and challenges 

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Beizer – Error 404 –  Women in STEM

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Gender gaps go beyond STEM majors

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Women – Remarks at Tech Women 2016

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How can women break the glass ceiling in digital media?

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How to involve more women and girls in engineering

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Academic culture, institutional factors pushing college women out of STEM majors

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Girl Geek Coffees (GGC) catch-ups help Tassie women of STEM find sense of belonging

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Girl powered – What’s behind a new injection of funds for girls and robotics?

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Fortune’s most powerful women give gen z girls a standing ovation

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Google – Girls can achieve great things with code

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Australia – Study finds ‘masculine culture’ turns women off STEM subjects

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Women diversity in STEM focus of $3.4 million grant to Clemson

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In a twist to years of research, women’s spatial skills may actually be fine

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Women in Technology conference give real-world perspective

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Million Women mentor group launched in state

STUDENT RECRUITMENT, ENROLLMENT, ETC.

Buying access to admissions officers?

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Study – Students of color excluded from top U.S., Texas colleges 

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Sen. Durbin pleads with school officials to stop student recruitment at for-profit colleges

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If you answer ‘Yes’ to question No.8, expect an avalanche of college mail 

COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY AND AGRICULTURE

New Wells College president see sustainability, growth for the future

 

COLLEGE FINANCES, GRANTS, ETC.

Welfare funds for students far away from welfare

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Grant to help parents guide their college students

WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION

What’s the key to inclusion on campus?

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For Duke women – higher education, lower self-esteem?

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Switzerland – Higher education gap between men and women shrinks dramatically in Switzerland 

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Turkey – Turkey needs ‘new mobilization’ to keep girls in high school 

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Pakistan – Women in a strong Pakistan

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Cottey president wants to make sure ‘young women have voices’

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Women studies – Has need ever been more apparent?

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Celebrating 175 years of educating women

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Egypt- Virginity tests are illegal and degrading to women

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Fifty and pregnant – Why women choose to have children later in life

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Canada – Gender wage gap adding to income inequality, Oxfam says in new report

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Objectified – A push for higher education to help reduce objectification among women, girls

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US and Pakistan commemorate anniversary of “Let Girls Learn”

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Brunei – Women’s role in national development equally crucial
 

OTHER

What makes a college president?

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Editorial – New credit system, new problems

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Lunafest – Film festival showcases films for women by women

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No evidence colleges make students liberal, researchers say

EVENTS

Below is a collection on events that are happening around the country.  For more information on events in particular around Sweet Briar please check http://sbc.edu/featured-events/

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Sweet Briar alumna and artist Jill Steenhuis will be touring the US this Fall.  Here is her schedule:

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OCTOBER 20

Please Join RVA SBC Alumnae Club as we welcome Dr Lynn Rainville, Reserach Professor and Director of the Tusculum Institute, to Richmond to hear her speak on “Sweet Briar Founders: What’s Past is Prologue.” Registration begins at 11:30am. The program will last from 12-1pm.

Lunch Cost: $20 (includes lunch and program)

We will be selling Dr Rainville’s book, “Sweet Briar College” for $25! You’ll be able to pick it up and get it autographed at the lunch. Reserve your copy today!
*If you are unable to attend the lunch but would still like an autograph, please let us know and we will get an autographed copy to you.

You can use the links below to PayPal funds for Lunch and Book, or mail checks to 8602 Lonepine Rd, Henrico VA 23294. Please RVSP by emailing rva.sbcalumnae@gmail.com

Order Book by: Wednesday, September 21st:
(click link to order your copy)
https://www.paypal.me/SBCAlumnaeRVA/25

RSVP for Lunch Spot by: Monday, October 17th:
(click link pay and reserve spot)
https://www.paypal.me/SBCAlumnaeRVA/20

 

VIXENS HELPING VIXENS

A MEMBER OF THE SWEET BRIAR SWIM TEAM IS UNABLE TO ATTEND THE WINTER TRAINING WEEK IN SOUTH FLORIDA DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FUNDS.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP OUT AND DONATE A FEW BUCKS, TOGETHER WE COULD RAISE ENOUGH TO SEND HER TO FLORIDA.
PLEASE GO TO:
https://www.officialpayments.com/pc_template_cobrand.jsp?body=pc_step2_amount_body.jsp
IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE SIGNING IN, TRY SBC.EDU AND CLICK ON ‘GIVE ONLINE’ ON THE TOP RIGHT.
WHEN MAKING A DONATION PLEASE CHOOSE DESIGNATION #8 ‘OTHER’ AND ADD ‘SWIM TEAM – WINTER TRAINING – CAPTAIN’S FUND’ IN THE SPACE BELOW.
THANK YOU

Vixen Watch for October 15, 2016

PLEASE NOTE – VIXEN WATCH WILL NOT BE ISSUED NEXT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22ND. INSTEAD YOU WILL RECEIVE THE NEXT VIXEN WATCH ON OCTOBER 19TH.  THANK YOU

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WELCOME TO VIXEN WATCH WHICH INCLUDES NEWS AND ARTICLES ON SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE, LIBERAL ARTS, STEM, STEAM, COLLEGE FINANCE, AND MORE.

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 SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE WILL BE AT
THE WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW
(10/24 THROUGH 10/30)
AND NEEDS VOLUNTEERS. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR MORE INFO. 
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090945a5a92fa2f49-washington

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND START SAVING!
REUNION IS GOING TO BE JUNE 2 THROUGH 4 2017.  

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PLEASE CHECK THE ‘VIXENS HELPING VIXENS’ SECTION.  A MEMBER OF THE SWEET BRIAR SWIM TEAM IS UNABLE TO ATTEND THE WINTER TRAINING WEEK IN SOUTH FLORIDA DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FUNDS AND COULD USE OUR HELP.  

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PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO ALSO CHECK THE “EVENTS” SECTION AT THE BOTTOM.

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YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN
HELP WITH  THE RESURFACING OF THE TENNIS COURTS,  WHICH INCLUDES A COOL FUNDRAISER, IN THE ‘ALUMNAE ALLIANCE’ SECTION. 

LIZ KAUFFMAN ’82 RECENTLY LOST HER FATHER WHO WAS A GREAT SUPPORTER OF SAVING SWEET BRIAR AND AN AVID TENNIS PLAYER.  IN MEMORY OF HER FATHER VERNON l. KAUFFMAN AND IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, LIZ WOULD LIKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO BE MADE TO THE SWEET BRIAR TENNIS COURT RESURFACING PROJECT.  PLEASE GO TO
SBC.EDU/GIVE
IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE WITH THIS LINK, TRY SBC.EDU AND CLICK ON ‘GIVE ONLINE’ ON THE TOP RIGHT.
Choose #8 for designation and type “Tennis Court Resurfacing”; further down on the page select ‘In Memory Of’ and write Vernon L. Kauffman.
Thank you

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ARE YOU PLANNING A TRIP TO SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE? DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE EVENTS CALENDAR 
http://sbc.edu/featured-events/

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SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE IS HIRING! 
FACULTY POSITIONS:
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BUSINESS
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF EDUCATION
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (two positions)
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GOVERNMENT
DEPARTMENT CHAIR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF EDUCATION
INSTRUCTOR IN RIDING
STAFF POSITIONS:
ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR I
CATERING SUPERVISOR
COOK
DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT SERVICES
DIRECTOR OF SWEET BRIAR FUND/ANNUAL GIVING (Alumna preferred)
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
SENIOR ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE GO TO 
http://sbc.edu/human-resources/faculty-staff-job-openings/

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING FOR
SWEET BRIAR GO TO:
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/VOLUNTEER/

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IF YOU PLAN A FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT SWEET BRIAR PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED APPROVAL FROM THE COLLEGE.  ALL FUNDRAISING EVENTS ARE TIED TO OUR ACCREDITATION PROCESSES AND THEREFOR NEED THE APPROVAL. THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO ENTER THE SYSTEM:
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/GEOGRAPHIC-CLUBS-AND-EVENTS/
AND
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/FUNDRAISING-FOR-SWEET-BRIAR/
IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTION PLEASE CONTACT DONNA DODD WHO IS THE CONTACT FOR ALL FUNDRAISERS DDODD@SBC.EDU

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FOR MORE FABULOUS INFORMATION ON SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE, ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNAE VISIT THE FACEBOOK PAGE
HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SWEET.BRIAR.COLLEGE/

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IF YOU HAVE AN EVENT YOU WOULD LIKE ME TO POST PLEASE SEND YOUR REQUEST TO THE COMMENT BOX. THANK YOU.

SWEET BRIAR NEWS

Sweet Briar College deepens already strong STEM curriculum with new computer science program

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Sweet Briar College launches computer science major

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New computer science major coming to Sweet Briar

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‘Like an unforgettable dream’ – Author of critically acclaimed debut novel on Thomas Jefferson to read at Sweet Briar  

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For love of nature – screech owls under stars

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Shakespeare’s shrub

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Professor give plenary talk at International Symposium on Biomathematic and Ecology education and research – known as BEER

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Artist installation exhibition at Sweet Briar is meant to stir the senses, provoke empathy

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History a popular theme for Sweet Briar College’s 2016 Pannell Scholars

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Sweet Briar student awarded U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship

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Sweet Briar professor sounds alarm about threads to monarch butterflies

 

SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY

Submitted by Deirdre Conley and JoAnn Kramer
Save the Children report on girls ranks US 32nd out of 144 countries

 

 ALUMNAE ALLIANCE

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE ALUMNAE ALLIANCE
Critical need at Sweet Briar! We need your help!
The tennis courts at Sweet Briar were last resurfaced 12 years ago, but best practices among collegiate facilities call for resurfacing every 7 to 9 years. Maintenance was limited to patching any problem spots, but patching is not proper maintenance for the long term. As a result, water has penetrated many of the courts as far below the surface as 12 inches. This has caused foundational cracks, surface cracks, dead spots, and separation between the topcoat and the foundational layers of the courts. The courts now have to be rebuilt.

Rebuilding the tennis courts is a critical need for Sweet Briar not only for ODAC intercollegiate play but for rebuilding auxiliary revenue through camps and clinics in the off-season. Sweet Briar hosted a condensed version of Dennis van Der Meer’s adult tennis camp this summer; however, any expansion of the camps is in jeopardy due to the condition of the courts. The total sum needed for this project is $275,000. We have already received a $50,000 challenge gift from an anonymous donor to complete the rebuilding of the courts, and other donors have provided an additional $9,000 to date. Former tennis teammates are reaching out to each other to raise the remaining $216,000, but gifts are welcome from all of our Sweet Briar alumnae and friends. Work on the courts must begin before the winter months so that competitions and camps can resume in the spring; therefore, we must reach our goal by October 1, 2016. If the courts are not rebuilt in time for the spring season, our tennis team will have to hold its home matches at one of Amherst’s public schools.

If you have questions about this project or would like to make a gift of $10,000 or more, please contact Mary Pope M. Hutson ’83 at 434-381-6131. Click on the link for photos of the tennis courts in the latest Briar Wire.

BREAKING + BREAKING + BREAKING + BREAKING + BREAKING + BREAKING
When the College launched a campaign to resurface its tennis courts this summer, Sweet Briar graduate Amoret Thissell Jorgensen ’82 jumped into action. Sparked by an idea from Cindy Conroy ’74, she had already teamed up with Jane Sullivan ’78 to fund the perfect item: paper cocktail napkins bearing the Vixen logo, designed years ago by late athletics director Jennifer Crispen.
A package of 50 napkins sells for $20 each, and all proceeds will benefit the tennis courts. Jorgensen and Sullivan’s order of 720 napkin packages could raise $14,400 towards the $275,000 price tag — wow!
The Vixen napkins are available at the Book Shop now and online here:
http://shopsweet.sbc.edu/products/cocktail-napkins-50-count-with-crispen-vixen

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Debra Elkins ’93 and Sarah von Rosenberg ’72 Co-chairs of the Alumnae Alliance Council awarded with 2016 Outstanding Alumna Award.  Congratulations!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ipuNsoFesw4
and
http://sbc.edu/news/sweet-briars-2016-outstanding-alumna-award-goes-to-two-alumnae-leaders/

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DO YOU SHOP ON AMAZON? DID YOU KNOW A PORTION OF YOUR PURCHASE COULD GO TOWARD SBC? SIGN UP FOR AMAZONSMILE AND SELECT “SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE” AS YOUR CHARITY! HTTPS://SMILE.AMAZON.COM/GP/CHPF/ABOUT/REF=SMI_SE_ABTPO_R_ABOUT_SMI

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DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN MAKE A MONTHLY GIFT TO SWEET BRIAR?THE COLLEGE CAN SET UP A RECURRING CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FOR YOU OR YOU CAN EVEN SET IT UP THROUGH YOUR BANK. CALL 1-800-381-6131 TO GET THE PROCESS STARTED!
TO MAKE A GIFT NOW, VISIT SBC.EDU/GIFT.

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To get the most out of Sweet Briar’s alumnae network go to
https://sweetbriar.alumnifire.com/

LIBERAL ARTS 

Schwan – In defense of a liberal arts education

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West, George to discuss ‘What is the point of liberal arts education?’

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Good News – Your liberal arts degree might make you famous

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Not without a fight – A major funder and a savvy college team up for the liberal arts

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Colleges’ lax educational standards putting students at ‘competitive disadvantage’, report finds

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Can the liberal arts help fight climate change? This funder thinks so

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The three pillars of improving critical thinking

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In defense of studying Art History – the only truly liberal arts subject

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UK – Liberal Arts at a ‘Business School’

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New president says WVWC can be the “global leader in liberal arts education”

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State Department special representative inspires future diplomats at ASU

STEM

STEM conference spotlights what scientists do

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Futurewize to help Junior Cycle kids wise up to STEM careers

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STEM careers promoted at Futurewize

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These schools are turning black geeks into black grads

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STEM education and its importance, is discussed with ‘James Earl Jones on front page profile’ for public television. 

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Nurturing tomorrow’s techies STEMs from promoting technology in school 

WOMEN IN STEM

MIT astronautic expert Emily Calandrelli explores space to inspire STEM literacy 

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Beyond Ada – The future of women in STEM

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 MSU’s success in closing gender gap in STEM faculty featured in national publication

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Wales – Businesses in Wales have an obligation to employ more women in top jobs and pay them better salaries

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Celebrate Ada Lovelace day on Tuesday

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Gender bias remains strong in science jobs field, study suggests

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Number of women in STEM increases

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Women in Business Q&A – Ann Whittaker, Co-founder, Rethink Robotics

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The gender wage and major gap – Success and concern at UConn

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In time for Ada Lovelace Day, here’s advice 4 Lancaster County women in tech

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STEMing the decline – Scientists appeal to the next generation

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How can colleges diversify their student body?

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The root of the problem – Gender imbalance in STEM fields

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The Blog – Supporting women – Can the world of politics learn from the world of science

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How to get more African American girls into tech

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Women flock to STEM careers, but drop out sooner than men

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DelBene celebrtes women in science with visit to area school

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Three ways to celebrate Ada Lovelace Day (and change the world)

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Dell expands investment in girls computer science education in underserved communities

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Girls education – A global issue that starts at home

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Ada Lovelace  – Celebrating a pioneer for women in technology

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Narrowing STEM’s gender gap

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The ‘boys are better at math’ mindset creates gender gap in science

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Continental reinforces its pursuit of female engineering and tech talent

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Women (not allowed) in STEM – CCE engineering career fair

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Event seeks to empower minorities in STEM

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How to attract women to industrial careers

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Why do some STEM fields have fewer women than others? UW study may have the answer

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No 2016 Nobel Prize went to women – and that’s total bullshit

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The real reason women drop out of STEM fields

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UK- The leaky pipeline of women in science

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Study examines why some STEM fields have fewer women than others

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UK – Why getting women in STEM is a feminist issue

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UK – Science’s Nobel women – The stars history forgot 

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Ireland – Less than 25% of STEM jobs in Ireland are filled by women

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Ada Lovelace remains an inspiration in pursuing diversity in STEM

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Ada Lovelace – A tech pioneer

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Women in tech – Bridging the diversity gap

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Why don’t women win the Nobel prize?

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What to do about America’s STEM education gap?

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BMCC aims to close STEM gap with $6 million grant

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What to do about America’s STEM gap?

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BLOG – IIR’s the #WomeninSTEM Daily
http://paper.li/WISSummit/1447788159?edition_id=43e9a8b0-8fe8-11e6-a6a8-0cc47a0d1609

STEAM

Q&A How this innovative team encourages girls to move full STEAM ahead

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Education Dept., NASA partner on bus tour to promote STEAM education

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Meet the woman bringing the magic of Ada Lovelace to the masses

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Employers, educators – STEAM beats STEM in a fast-changing world

 

STUDENT RECRUITMENT, ENROLLMENT, ETC.

Local colleges attracting international students

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Colleges need to use predictive data to enhance – not hinder – diversity

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How to make a success of 14 – 16 recruitment 

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Recruiting column – Maximizing your scholarship dollars

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Enrollment up at all but one of Utah’s public colleges

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Herguan University barred from enrolling students on F-1 visa, Indian students in peril

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College effort leads to higher incoming class

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How a Chinese company bought access to admissions officers at top US colleges

COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY AND AGRICULTURE

Princeton Review ranks ESF No. 2 among nation’s ‘Green Colleges’

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Warren Wilson College named one of the Princeton Review’s top green colleges

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Sustainability initiative brings furniture to Old Campus dorms

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Local view – Northland farmers, food system need UMD’s farm to flourish

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Challenging the sustainability of campus food

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Philippines – College head develops ‘ecofarm resort’ in Cavite 

COLLEGE FINANCES, GRANTS, ETC.

A Wharton professor found that students receiving grants earn higher grades than students who take out loans

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Harlem Center lost $500K grant because of program’s success

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Native American Colleges have abandoned the student loan system

WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Women’s role in development of sustainable cities highlighted in new exhibit

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Doctor writes that women are making an impact in medicine

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Switzerland – The Swiss – better educated, but going grey

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International day of the girl – Forging a different path

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Michelle Obama and Yara Shahidi on the importance of girls’ education in the US and around the world

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Zambia – Use every opportunity to help other deserving women

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Womanhood at Dartmouth

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Syria – Shattered pieces of a war-torn education

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Finland – A country of curiosity 

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How Harvard, Princeton, and Yale discovered women

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Canada – St. John’s a mediocre place to be a woman

OTHER

CSN welcomes displaced students from ITT shutdown

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Big data – The measure of humankind 

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Too few Latinos, Blacks at top public universities – report

EVENTS

Below is a collection on events that are happening around the country.  For more information on events in particular around Sweet Briar please check http://sbc.edu/featured-events/

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Sweet Briar alumna and artist Jill Steenhuis will be touring the US this Fall.  Here is her schedule:

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OCTOBER 13, 2016
Not Sweet Briar related, but should you be in the area…

Join the Robert E Lee Soil & Water Conservation District for a Farm Field Day to be held on October 13, 2016 at the Appomattox High School Farm  (198 Evergreen Ave Appomattox, VA 24522) See attached flyer for more information on the topics to be covered.districtfarmfieldday_oct132016
There is no cost to attend this event, but registration is required by October 11, 2016 by 4:30 pm. Contact: Jonathan Wooldridge at(434) 352-2819 or jonathan.wooldridge@releeconservation.comdistrictfarmfieldday_oct132016

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OCTOBER 20

Please Join RVA SBC Alumnae Club as we welcome Dr Lynn Rainville, Reserach Professor and Director of the Tusculum Institute, to Richmond to hear her speak on “Sweet Briar Founders: What’s Past is Prologue.” Registration begins at 11:30am. The program will last from 12-1pm.

Lunch Cost: $20 (includes lunch and program)

We will be selling Dr Rainville’s book, “Sweet Briar College” for $25! You’ll be able to pick it up and get it autographed at the lunch. Reserve your copy today!
*If you are unable to attend the lunch but would still like an autograph, please let us know and we will get an autographed copy to you.

You can use the links below to PayPal funds for Lunch and Book, or mail checks to 8602 Lonepine Rd, Henrico VA 23294. Please RVSP by emailing rva.sbcalumnae@gmail.com

Order Book by: Wednesday, September 21st:
(click link to order your copy)
https://www.paypal.me/SBCAlumnaeRVA/25

RSVP for Lunch Spot by: Monday, October 17th:
(click link pay and reserve spot)
https://www.paypal.me/SBCAlumnaeRVA/20

 

VIXENS HELPING VIXENS

A MEMBER OF THE SWEET BRIAR SWIM TEAM IS UNABLE TO ATTEND THE WINTER TRAINING WEEK IN SOUTH FLORIDA DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FUNDS.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP OUT AND DONATE A FEW BUCKS, TOGETHER WE COULD RAISE ENOUGH TO SEND HER TO FLORIDA.
PLEASE GO TO:
https://www.officialpayments.com/pc_template_cobrand.jsp?body=pc_step2_amount_body.jsp
IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE SIGNING IN, TRY SBC.EDU AND CLICK ON ‘GIVE ONLINE’ ON THE TOP RIGHT.
WHEN MAKING A DONATION PLEASE CHOOSE DESIGNATION #8 ‘OTHER’ AND ADD ‘SWIM TEAM – WINTER TRAINING – CAPTAIN’S FUND’ IN THE SPACE BELOW.
THANK YOU

Vixen Watch for October 8, 2016

WELCOME TO VIXEN WATCH WHICH INCLUDES NEWS AND ARTICLES ON SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE, LIBERAL ARTS, STEM, STEAM, COLLEGE FINANCE, AND MORE.

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TO ALL ALUMNAE IN HURRICANE MATTHEW’S PATH:
I HOPE YOU SURVIVED THE WRATH OF THIS MONSTER HURRICANE, AND TO THOSE WHO ARE STILL NOT IN THE CLEAR, PLEASE STAY SAFE!

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SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE WILL BE AT
THE WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW
(10/24 THROUGH 10/30)
AND NEEDS VOLUNTEERS. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR MORE INFO. 
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090945a5a92fa2f49-washington

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND START SAVING!
REUNION IS GOING TO BE JUNE 2 THROUGH 4 2017.  

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PLEASE CHECK THE ‘VIXENS HELPING VIXENS’ SECTION.  A MEMBER OF THE SWEET BRIAR SWIM TEAM IS UNABLE TO ATTEND THE WINTER TRAINING WEEK IN SOUTH FLORIDA DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FUNDS AND COULD USE OUR HELP.  

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PLEASE CONSIDER SIGNING UP ON THE ADMISSIONS ADVOCATE SITE TO HELP RECRUIT NEW STUDENTS.  MORE INFO ON THAT IN THE “SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR COMMUNITY” SECTION

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YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN
HELP WITH  THE RESURFACING OF THE TENNIS COURTS,  WHICH INCLUDES A COOL FUNDRAISER, IN THE ‘ALUMNAE ALLIANCE’ SECTION. 

LIZ KAUFFMAN ’82 RECENTLY LOST HER FATHER WHO WAS A GREAT SUPPORTER OF SAVING SWEET BRIAR AND AN AVID TENNIS PLAYER.  IN MEMORY OF HER FATHER VERNON l. KAUFFMAN AND IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, LIZ WOULD LIKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO BE MADE TO THE SWEET BRIAR TENNIS COURT RESURFACING PROJECT.  PLEASE GO TO
https://www.officialpayments.com/pc_template_cobrand.jsp?body=pc_step2_amount_body.jsp
IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE WITH THIS LINK, TRY SBC.EDU AND CLICK ON ‘GIVE ONLINE’ ON THE TOP RIGHT.
Choose #8 for designation and type “Tennis Court Resurfacing”; further down on the page select ‘In Memory Of’ and write Vernon L. Kauffman.
Thank you

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ARE YOU PLANNING A TRIP TO SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE? DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE EVENTS CALENDAR 
http://sbc.edu/featured-events/

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SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE IS HIRING! 
FACULTY POSITIONS:
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BUSINESS
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF EDUCATION
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (two positions)
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GOVERNMENT
DEPARTMENT CHAIR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF EDUCATION
INSTRUCTOR IN RIDING
STAFF POSITIONS:
ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR I
CATERING SUPERVISOR
COOK
DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT SERVICES
DIRECTOR OF SWEET BRIAR FUND/ANNUAL GIVING (Alumna preferred)
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
SENIOR ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE GO TO 
http://sbc.edu/human-resources/faculty-staff-job-openings/

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING FOR
SWEET BRIAR GO TO:
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/VOLUNTEER/

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IF YOU PLAN A FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT SWEET BRIAR PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED APPROVAL FROM THE COLLEGE.  ALL FUNDRAISING EVENTS ARE TIED TO OUR ACCREDITATION PROCESSES AND THEREFOR NEED THE APPROVAL. THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO ENTER THE SYSTEM:
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/GEOGRAPHIC-CLUBS-AND-EVENTS/
AND
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/FUNDRAISING-FOR-SWEET-BRIAR/
IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTION PLEASE CONTACT DONNA DODD WHO IS THE CONTACT FOR ALL FUNDRAISERS DDODD@SBC.EDU

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FOR MORE FABULOUS INFORMATION ON SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE, ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNAE VISIT THE FACEBOOK PAGE
HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SWEET.BRIAR.COLLEGE/

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IF YOU HAVE AN EVENT YOU WOULD LIKE ME TO POST PLEASE SEND YOUR REQUEST TO THE COMMENT BOX. THANK YOU.

SWEET BRIAR NEWS

In ‘The Trojan Women’ Sweet Briar Theatre echoes themes of war still relevant today
http://sbc.edu/news/in-the-trojan-women-sweet-briar-theatre-echoes-themes-of-war-still-relevant-today/

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Sweet Briar riders score again at HITS Culpepper
http://sbc.edu/news/sweet-briar-riders-score-again-at-hits-culpeper/

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SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE WILL BE AT
THE WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW
(10/24 THROUGH 10/30)
AND NEEDS VOLUNTEERS. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR MORE INFO. 
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090945a5a92fa2f49-washington

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For the 22nd year, Central Virginia aspiring dancers learn steps at Sweet Briar
http://sbc.edu/news/for-the-22nd-year-central-virginia-aspiring-dancers-learn-steps-at-sweet-briar/

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Engineering newbies compete in 13th annual Cardboard Boat Regatta
http://sbc.edu/news/engineering-newbies-compete-in-13th-annual-cardboard-boat-regatta/

FOR MORE SWEET BRIAR NEWS PLEASE VISIT    http://sbc.edu/news/

SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY

Posted on Facebook by Lee Anne MacKenzie Chaskes
Sweet Briar online brochure to share with any young lady looking for a great college
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/54700201/sweet-briar-college-viewbook-2015

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Posted on Facebook by Jaimie DelMonte Galbreath
I was just on the Admissions Advocate site. There are over 120,000 prospectives to reach out to and 263 SBC Admissions Advocates. Please consider signing up today- it is so easy. We need your help- let’s aim for 100 new advocates from this group! The website is
https://admissionsadvocate.com/

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Submitted by Deidre Conley
Sexual Harassment in STEM – ‘It’s tragic for society’
http://edition.cnn.com/2016/09/30/us/astronomy-sexual-harassment/?iid=ob_homepage_deskrecommended_pool

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Posted on Facebook by Catherine Viette
How humanities can help fix the world
http://www.chronicle.com/article/How-Humanities-Can-Help-Fix/237955/

 

 ALUMNAE ALLIANCE

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE ALUMNAE ALLIANCE
Critical need at Sweet Briar! We need your help!
The tennis courts at Sweet Briar were last resurfaced 12 years ago, but best practices among collegiate facilities call for resurfacing every 7 to 9 years. Maintenance was limited to patching any problem spots, but patching is not proper maintenance for the long term. As a result, water has penetrated many of the courts as far below the surface as 12 inches. This has caused foundational cracks, surface cracks, dead spots, and separation between the topcoat and the foundational layers of the courts. The courts now have to be rebuilt.

Rebuilding the tennis courts is a critical need for Sweet Briar not only for ODAC intercollegiate play but for rebuilding auxiliary revenue through camps and clinics in the off-season. Sweet Briar hosted a condensed version of Dennis van Der Meer’s adult tennis camp this summer; however, any expansion of the camps is in jeopardy due to the condition of the courts. The total sum needed for this project is $275,000. We have already received a $50,000 challenge gift from an anonymous donor to complete the rebuilding of the courts, and other donors have provided an additional $9,000 to date. Former tennis teammates are reaching out to each other to raise the remaining $216,000, but gifts are welcome from all of our Sweet Briar alumnae and friends. Work on the courts must begin before the winter months so that competitions and camps can resume in the spring; therefore, we must reach our goal by October 1, 2016. If the courts are not rebuilt in time for the spring season, our tennis team will have to hold its home matches at one of Amherst’s public schools.

If you have questions about this project or would like to make a gift of $10,000 or more, please contact Mary Pope M. Hutson ’83 at 434-381-6131. Click on the link for photos of the tennis courts in the latest Briar Wire.

BREAKING + BREAKING + BREAKING + BREAKING + BREAKING + BREAKING
When the College launched a campaign to resurface its tennis courts this summer, Sweet Briar graduate Amoret Thissell Jorgensen ’82 jumped into action. Sparked by an idea from Cindy Conroy ’74, she had already teamed up with Jane Sullivan ’78 to fund the perfect item: paper cocktail napkins bearing the Vixen logo, designed years ago by late athletics director Jennifer Crispen.
A package of 50 napkins sells for $20 each, and all proceeds will benefit the tennis courts. Jorgensen and Sullivan’s order of 720 napkin packages could raise $14,400 towards the $275,000 price tag — wow!
The Vixen napkins are available at the Book Shop now and online here:
http://shopsweet.sbc.edu/products/cocktail-napkins-50-count-with-crispen-vixen

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Debra Elkins ’93 and Sarah von Rosenberg ’72 Co-chairs of the Alumnae Alliance Council awarded with 2016 Outstanding Alumna Award.  Congratulations!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ipuNsoFesw4
and
http://sbc.edu/news/sweet-briars-2016-outstanding-alumna-award-goes-to-two-alumnae-leaders/

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DO YOU SHOP ON AMAZON? DID YOU KNOW A PORTION OF YOUR PURCHASE COULD GO TOWARD SBC? SIGN UP FOR AMAZONSMILE AND SELECT “SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE” AS YOUR CHARITY! HTTPS://SMILE.AMAZON.COM/GP/CHPF/ABOUT/REF=SMI_SE_ABTPO_R_ABOUT_SMI

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DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN MAKE A MONTHLY GIFT TO SWEET BRIAR?THE COLLEGE CAN SET UP A RECURRING CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FOR YOU OR YOU CAN EVEN SET IT UP THROUGH YOUR BANK. CALL 1-800-381-6131 TO GET THE PROCESS STARTED!
TO MAKE A GIFT NOW, VISIT SBC.EDU/GIFT.

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To get the most out of Sweet Briar’s alumnae network go to
https://sweetbriar.alumnifire.com/

LIBERAL ARTS 

How liberal arts at one college could build a better Pakistan
http://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/2016/10/01/171764/how-liberal-arts-at-one-college-could-build-a-better-pakistan/

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The way we assess graduates’ success is fundamentally flawed
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/blog/way-we-assess-graduates-success-fundamentally-flawed

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Knowledge more crucial than skills in future economy
http://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/commentary/article/Knowledge-more-crucial-than-skills-in-future-9517748.php

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Remember the importance of liberal arts
http://dailytrojan.com/2016/10/02/remember-importance-liberal-arts/

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Editorial – UVA adopts rigorous new curriculum
http://www.richmond.com/opinion/our-opinion/article_0deb79de-b241-52dc-9d72-5d88724d34c8.html

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Christy MacDonald – Liberal arts education can lead to career success
http://www.knoxnews.com/business/journal/christy-mcdonald-liberal-arts-education-can-lead-to-career-success-3b732214-1371-7582-e053-0100007f3-395267921.html

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US military smart to value liberal arts as much as STEM
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-military-stem-liberal-arts-education-20161003-story.html

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It’s Ok – Professors muse on majors and life
http://daily.swarthmore.edu/2016/10/04/its-okay-musings-from-professors-on-majors-and-life/

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Dan Foster – We dump humanities education at our own peril (Gazette)
http://daily.swarthmore.edu/2016/10/04/its-okay-musings-from-professors-on-majors-and-life/

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How are the liberal arts important to STEM?
http://www.coastweekend.com/cw/recreation/20161004/how-are-the-liberal-arts-important-to-stem

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Liberal arts education trains students to learn for themselves
http://www.mrt.com/news/education/article/Liberal-arts-education-trains-students-to-learn-9693778.php

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Arts vs. science – an unnecessary debate
http://www.thegauntlet.ca/arts-vs-science-an-unnecessary-debate/

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Real world experience and the liberal arts
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/10/05/furman-u-guarantees-internships-research-opportunities-and-mentors-each-student

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Liberal arts education
https://www.obusignal.com/liberal-arts-education/

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Frustrated by politics?  Liberal arts can help
http://www.theolympian.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article106475112.html

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Shaping the new world order
http://www.colby.edu/magazine/shaping-the-new-world-order/

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UM officials tout science degrees combined with humanities
http://newstalkkgvo.com/um-officials-tout-science-degrees-combined-with-humanities/

STEM

Translating competency into sustained interest
http://thevarsity.ca/2016/10/02/translating-competency-into-sustained-interest/

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The US military is great on STEM it should also be great on Liberal Arts
https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2016/10/03/the-u-s-military-is-great-on-stem-it-should-also-be-great-on-the-liberal-arts/

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UK – STEM education needs personalization and early engagement
http://www.csemag.com/single-article/stem-education-needs-personalization-and-early-engagement/089fa63224d0b8ad5a64731202f9a92f.html

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Taking a bite out of STEM
http://www.gilroydispatch.com/news/taking-a-bite-out-of-stem/article_10e1ea78-8cf4-11e6-a293-bb6b2df0e4b2.html

WOMEN IN STEM

Local girls defy stereotypes with training in STEM careers
http://www.news9.com/story/33296190/local-girls-defy-stereotypes-with-training-in-stem-careers

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Women in engineering – Females feel less respected in male-dominated workforce
http://www.enaindia.in/news/newsdetails/knowledge-resource/research-papers/women-only-colleges-increases-in-india

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Laticia Holbert talks YWCA, women’s empowerment and TechGyrls
http://rollingout.com/2016/10/03/laticia-holbert-talks-ywca-womens-empowerment-techgyrls/

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Women in geoscience get worse recommendation letter than men
http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/3/13123190/sexism-stem-geoscience-gender-bias-recommendation-letters
and
http://phys.org/news/2016-10-letters-disadvantage-young-women-scientists.html

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Cards Against Humanity is offering a science scholarship for women
http://www.tucsonweekly.com/TheRange/archives/2016/10/03/cards-against-humanity-is-offering-a-science-scholarship-for-women

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AAUW hosts third annual Expanding Your Horizon
http://www.currentargus.com/story/news/education/2016/10/03/aauw-hosts-third-annual-expanding-your-horizons/91340400/

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Why women matter – THE definite resource book with comprehensive data
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/10/03/876645/0/en/Why-Women-Matter-THE-definitive-resource-book-with-comprehensive-data.html

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Number of women majoring in STEM fields is up at CMU
http://thetartan.org/2016/10/3/scitech/enrollment

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UK – Jane Robinson – More women needed at the cutting edge of industry and technology
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/jane-robinson-more-women-are-needed-at-the-cutting-edge-of-industry-and-technology-1-8160893

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Jane Muir – Close the gender gap in patents and technology
http://www.gainesville.com/opinion/20161004/jane-muir-close-gender-gap-in-patents-and-technology

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Australia – More women than men complete post graduate STEM degrees in NSW
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/more-women-than-men-complete-postgraduate-stem-degrees-in-nsw-20161004-grumyf.html

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Million Women Mentors summit & gala celebrates major milestone for Women in STEM
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/10/prweb13734484.htm

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Sam Maggs’ new book Wonder Women revisits 25 women who inspire
http://www.ew.com/article/2016/10/04/sam-maggs-wonder-women-book-preview

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Men still doing more science, technology, engineering, math courses than women – study
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-05/men-still-doing-more-science-technology-engineering-maths-at-uni/7903804

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STEM programs find sexist culture hard to shake
http://crosscut.com/2016/10/stem-programs-find-sexist-culture-hard-to-shake/

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STEM women band together to overcome underrepresentation
http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2016-10-05/stem-women-band-together-to-overcome-underrepresentation

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Walmart lauded for backing women in STEM fields
http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2016/oct/06/wal-mart-lauded-for-backing-women-in-st-1/?f=news-arkansas

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Netflix partners with Girl Scouts to let our girls know that STEM career are theirs for the taking
https://www.babble.com/parenting/netflix-partners-up-with-girl-scouts-to-encourage-girls-to-pursue-stem-careers/

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How Jurassic Park inspired one doctor
http://www.marketplace.org/2016/10/05/generic/how-jurassic-park-inspired-one-doctor

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Delaware joins nationwide movement supporting girls in STEM careers
http://delawarepublic.org/post/delaware-joins-nationwide-movement-supporting-girls-stem-careers

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F&ES professor recognized for dedication to women in STEM
http://yaledailynews.com/blog/2016/10/07/fes-professor-recognized-for-dedication-to-women-in-stem/

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3 Indy women inspire others to give back
http://www.indystar.com/story/life/2016/10/07/3-indy-women-inspire-others-give-back/91617660/

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Top female scientists pave the way for future generations
http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2016-10-07/top-female-scientists-pave-the-way-for-future-generations

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What will it take to have more women Nobel Prize winners in science?
http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2016/1007/What-will-it-take-to-have-more-women-Nobel-Prize-winners-in-science

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This future forensic pathologist, Alayna Westcom, enjoys bringing science to life
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/diane-propsner/this-future-forensic-path_b_12393346.html

STEAM

Girls scout out careers in science, technology
http://www.nptelegraph.com/news/local_news/girls-scout-out-careers-in-science-technology/article_5af5321e-8853-11e6-9047-abf47adf8620.html

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Wyoming’s first coding school to open
http://www.jhnewsandguide.com/news/schools/wyoming-s-first-coding-school-to-open/article_9960a16b-9dc2-5a6e-9540-991d2011218c.html

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Incorporating STEAM into storytime
http://www.tryondailybulletin.com/2016/10/04/incorporating-steam-into-storytime/

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DFW expects to become a thriving tech hub in 10 years
http://www.dmagazine.com/business-economy/2016/10/dfw-expects-to-become-a-thriving-tech-hub-in-10-years/

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Kids learn science of candy
http://www.hickoryrecord.com/news/kids-learn-science-of-candy/article_2989579c-8c21-11e6-9b81-5bdd1205b0fe.html

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Australia – Ford is doing something really cool with Australia’s last locally made Falcon and ute
http://www.businessinsider.com.au/ford-is-doing-something-really-cool-with-australias-last-locally-made-falcon-and-ute-2016-10

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Albuquerque robotics team prepares for competition in Japan
http://krqe.com/2016/10/06/albuquerque-robotics-team-prepares-for-competition-in-japan/

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Op-ed – Leonardo da Vinci understood why we need STEAM, not just STEM
http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/4436832-155/op-ed-leonardo-da-vinci-understood-why

WOMEN’S AND SMALL COLLEGES

Fighting for educational equity, not institutional exclusivity
http://columbiaspectator.com/opinion/2016/10/02/fighting-educational-equity-not-institutional-exclusivity

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Small schools provide a personal touch
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2016/10/06/Small-schools-provide-a-personal-touch/stories/201607250151

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Streator women visit Cottey College
http://www.mywebtimes.com/life/streator-women-visit-cottey-college/article_571f7a50-0af0-590c-9509-80210e2d43f2.html

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China – Women’s college opens to encourage continuing education
http://www.womenofchina.cn/womenofchina/html1/news/action/1610/344-1.htm

COLLEGE EQUESTRIAN

Dubai – American University in the Emirates (AUE) to offer equine related college degrees
http://gulfnews.com/sport/horse-racing/aue-to-offer-equine-related-college-degrees-1.1908524

 

STUDENT RECRUITMENT, ENROLLMENT, ETC.

Recruiting the next generation of Hoosier educators
http://www.wbiw.com/state/archive/2016/10/recruiting-the-next-generation-of-hoosier-educators.php

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Is pop culture the central element to student recruitment?
http://www.educationdive.com/news/is-pop-culture-the-central-element-to-student-recruitment/427535/

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Record enrollment means rising reputation, ranking
http://www.theshorthorn.com/news/record-enrollment-means-rising-reputation-ranking/article_144da240-8747-11e6-bec3-4b4cd1206ab2.html

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UK – Amber Rudd reveals plan to stop foreign students from coming to Britain for mickey mouse courses
http://www.standard.co.uk/Front/plan-to-stop-foreign-students-from-coming-to-britain-for-mickey-mouse-courses-a3360791.html
and
http://theconversation.com/amber-rudd-gives-us-another-ill-informed-and-imprudent-attack-on-international-students-66590

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Australia – Australia’s top-ranked global university moves to lower share of Chinese students
http://www.smh.com.au/national/education/australias-topranked-global-university-moves-to-lower-share-of-chinese-students-20161004-grupa3.html

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UK – Home Secretary presses for tough international student visa controls to curb immigration
http://www.relocatemagazine.com/news/home-secretary-presses-for-tough-international-student-visa-controls-to-curb-immigration-

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NIU offers degrees at Rock Valley College
http://northernstar.info/campus/niu-offers-degrees-at-rock-valley-college/article_2480c2ce-8b38-11e6-b735-e36795723e37.html

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Ireland – Ireland plans to attract 37,000 foreign students and generate an extra 520 million Euros a year
http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/ireland-plan-to-attract-37000-foreign-students-and-generate-an-extra-520m-a-year-424618.html

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Why  lower-income students are drawn to for-profit schools
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-black-youth-for-profit-trade-schools-1009-biz-20161007-story.html

COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY AND AGRICULTURE

Strides in sustainability raise Colorado College to higher ranking
http://catalystnewspaper.com/archive/strides-in-sustainability-raise-colorado-college-to-higher-ranking/

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KSC is first college in the US to heat with purified wasted vegetable oil
http://www.keene.edu/news/stories/detail/1475591460940/

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On-campus sustainability continues to improve
http://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2016/10/news-geothermal-update

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College of the Atlantic ranked #1 green college
http://www.coa.edu/live/news/1278-college-of-the-atlantic-ranked-1-green-college

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Chesapeake College wins national award
http://www.myeasternshoremd.com/kent_county_news/news/regional/article_d8160779-d1dd-5a14-9f33-3df90d7423af.html

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COA named top ‘green’ college
https://www.mdislander.com/maine-news/coa-named-top-green-college

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Pitt-Bradford named environmentally responsible college
http://www.bradfordera.com/news/pitt-bradford-named-environmentally-responsible-college/article_5c638964-8c38-11e6-bbe1-07c103d8e0fe.html

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SIU again earns spot in Princeton Review’s “Green Colleges” guide
http://news.siu.edu/2016/10/100716cjm16152.php

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CSU ranked No. 4 in green colleges guide
http://source.colostate.edu/csu-ranked-no-4-in-green-colleges-guide/

COLLEGE FINANCES, GRANTS, ETC.

How to get the most college financial aid using FAFSA
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-to-get-the-most-college-financial-aid-using-fafsa-free-application-for-federal-student-aid/

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College Changes Everything month
http://www.thexradio.com/news/78-local-news/24741-college-changes-everything-month

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Colby receives Mellon Foundation grant to support innovative environment humanities initiative
http://www.colby.edu/news/2016/10/03/colby-receives-mellon-foundation-grant-to-support-innovative-environmental-humanities-initiative/

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How more affluent families get welfare for pricey private colleges
http://bridgemi.com/2016/10/how-more-affluent-families-use-welfare-for-pricey-private-colleges/

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$750,000 to boost New College’s arts, humanities initiatives
http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/education/article105927077.html
and
http://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20161004/new-college-earns-5-year-750000-grant

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Make college pay loans if their graduates can’t
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-wp-blm-student-loans-comment-f6159bbe-8bdf-11e6-8cdc-4fbb1973b506-20161006-story.html

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Mathematics department get grant to increase women doctorate
http://www.dailynebraskan.com/news/mathematics-department-gets-grant-to-increase-women-doctorates/article_c891f1c4-8c34-11e6-a97c-d31846d0631a.html

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4 college financial aid questions that can cost you money
http://time.com/money/4474205/css-profile-financial-aid/

WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Oman – Need to create space for women in higher political and professional positions in Oman?
http://timesofoman.com/article/93324/Opinion/Columnist/Need-to-create-space-for-women-in-higher-political-and-professional-positions-in-Oman

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Leading influential women in govenment
http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/for-the-record/leading-influential-women-in-government/164820.html

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India – Women only colleges increases in India
http://www.enaindia.in/news/newsdetails/knowledge-resource/research-papers/women-only-colleges-increases-in-india

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Five Moroccan women taking part in US TechWomen program
http://northafricapost.com/14382-five-moroccan-women-taking-part-us-techwomen-program.html

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India – Tami Nadu, Kerala have the most number of women entrepreneurs and high female literacy
http://www.firstpost.com/business/tamil-nadu-kerala-have-the-most-number-of-women-entrepreneurs-and-high-female-literacy-3033194.html

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Who is responsible for gender disparities in school leadership
http://www.newtimes.co.rw/section/article/2016-10-05/204160/

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More women in startups means more female CEO’s down the line
https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2016/oct/05/more-women-in-startups-means-more-female-ceos-down-the-line

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Women’s Empowerment Alliance at Cincinnati State addresses protection from campus assaults
http://www.wcpo.com/news/insider/womens-empowerment-alliance-at-cincinnati-state-workshop-addresses-protection-from-campus-assaults 

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Canada – Women still struggle to make it to the top leadership posts in academe
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/features/feature-article/women-still-struggle-make-top-leadership-posts-academe/

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Oman – Females excelling in higher education in Oman
http://timesofoman.com/article/93675/Oman/Education/Females-excelling-in-higher-education

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The NCAA’s diversity pledge is an important step on the path to inclusion
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/molly-corbett-broad/the-ncaas-diversity-pledg_b_12247250.html

OTHER

Campus hiring drops by 20%; IT firms await US Prez polls outcome
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/021016/campus-hiring-drops-by-20-per-cent-it-firms-await-us-prez-polls-outcome.html

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5 importnt tips for students and new grads looking for their dream jobs
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/10/02/5-important-tips-for-students-and-new-grads-looking-for-their-dream-jobs.print.html

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Single gender breakthrough – Dallas district opened three new single-gender schools
http://www.parentherald.com/articles/70893/20161005/single-%E2%80%93-gender-breakthrough-dallas-district-opened-three-new-single-%E2%80%93-gender-schools.htm

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It is time for greater American diversity in China
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/carola-mcgiffert/its-time-for-greater-amer_b_12318978.html

EVENTS

Below is a collection on events that are happening around the country.  For more information on events in particular around Sweet Briar please check http://sbc.edu/featured-events/

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Sweet Briar alumna and artist Jill Steenhuis will be touring the US this Fall.  Here is her schedule:

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OCTOBER 13, 2016
Not Sweet Briar related, but should you be in the area…

Join the Robert E Lee Soil & Water Conservation District for a Farm Field Day to be held on October 13, 2016 at the Appomattox High School Farm  (198 Evergreen Ave Appomattox, VA 24522) See attached flyer for more information on the topics to be covered.districtfarmfieldday_oct132016
There is no cost to attend this event, but registration is required by October 11, 2016 by 4:30 pm. Contact: Jonathan Wooldridge at(434) 352-2819 or jonathan.wooldridge@releeconservation.comdistrictfarmfieldday_oct132016

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OCTOBER 20

Please Join RVA SBC Alumnae Club as we welcome Dr Lynn Rainville, Reserach Professor and Director of the Tusculum Institute, to Richmond to hear her speak on “Sweet Briar Founders: What’s Past is Prologue.” Registration begins at 11:30am. The program will last from 12-1pm.

Lunch Cost: $20 (includes lunch and program)

We will be selling Dr Rainville’s book, “Sweet Briar College” for $25! You’ll be able to pick it up and get it autographed at the lunch. Reserve your copy today!
*If you are unable to attend the lunch but would still like an autograph, please let us know and we will get an autographed copy to you.

You can use the links below to PayPal funds for Lunch and Book, or mail checks to 8602 Lonepine Rd, Henrico VA 23294. Please RVSP by emailing rva.sbcalumnae@gmail.com

Order Book by: Wednesday, September 21st:
(click link to order your copy)
https://www.paypal.me/SBCAlumnaeRVA/25

RSVP for Lunch Spot by: Monday, October 17th:
(click link pay and reserve spot)
https://www.paypal.me/SBCAlumnaeRVA/20

 

VIXENS HELPING VIXENS

A MEMBER OF THE SWEET BRIAR SWIM TEAM IS UNABLE TO ATTEND THE WINTER TRAINING WEEK IN SOUTH FLORIDA DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FUNDS.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP OUT AND DONATE A FEW BUCKS, TOGETHER WE COULD RAISE ENOUGH TO SEND HER TO FLORIDA.
PLEASE GO TO:
https://www.officialpayments.com/pc_template_cobrand.jsp?body=pc_step2_amount_body.jsp
IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE SIGNING IN, TRY SBC.EDU AND CLICK ON ‘GIVE ONLINE’ ON THE TOP RIGHT.
WHEN MAKING A DONATION PLEASE CHOOSE DESIGNATION #8 ‘OTHER’ AND ADD ‘SWIM TEAM – WINTER TRAINING – CAPTAIN’S FUND’ IN THE SPACE BELOW.
THANK YOU

Vixen Watch for October 1, 2016

WELCOME TO VIXEN WATCH WHICH INCLUDES NEWS AND ARTICLES ON SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE, LIBERAL ARTS, STEM, STEAM, COLLEGE FINANCE, AND MORE.

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AND THE OUTSTANDING ALUMNAE AWARD GOES TO:
DEBRA ELKINS ’93 AND SARAH VON ROSENBERG ’72
CO-CHAIRS OF THE ALUMNAE ALLIANCE COUNCIL!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ipuNsoFesw4.
CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS WELL DESERVED AWARD. HOLLA!  HOLLA!

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND START SAVING!
REUNION IS GOING TO BE JUNE 2 THROUGH 4 2017.  

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PLEASE CHECK THE ‘VIXENS HELPING VIXENS’ SECTION.  A MEMBER OF THE SWEET BRIAR SWIM TEAM IS UNABLE TO ATTEND THE WINTER TRAINING WEEK IN SOUTH FLORIDA DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FUNDS AND COULD USE OUR HELP.  

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YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN
HELP WITH  THE RESURFACING OF THE TENNIS COURTS,  WHICH INCLUDES A COOL FUNDRAISER, IN THE ‘ALUMNAE ALLIANCE’ SECTION. 

LIZ KAUFFMAN ’82 RECENTLY LOST HER FATHER WHO WAS A GREAT SUPPORTER OF SAVING SWEET BRIAR AND AN AVID TENNIS PLAYER.  IN MEMORY OF HER FATHER VERNON l. KAUFFMAN AND IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, LIZ WOULD LIKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO BE MADE TO THE SWEET BRIAR TENNIS COURT RESURFACING PROJECT.  PLEASE GO TO
https://www.officialpayments.com/pc_template_cobrand.jsp?body=pc_step2_amount_body.jsp
IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE WITH THIS LINK, TRY SBC.EDU AND CLICK ON ‘GIVE ONLINE’ ON THE TOP RIGHT.
Choose #8 for designation and type “Tennis Court Resurfacing”; further down on the page select ‘In Memory Of’ and write Vernon L. Kauffman.
Thank you

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ARE YOU PLANNING A TRIP TO SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE? DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE EVENTS CALENDAR 
http://sbc.edu/featured-events/

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SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE IS HIRING! 
FACULTY POSITIONS:
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (two positions)
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GOVERNMENT
INSTRUCTOR IN RIDING
STAFF POSITIONS:
ACCOUNTANT – STUDENT ACCOUNTS
CAMPUS SAFETY OFFICER
CATERING SUPERVISOR
COOK
DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT SERVICES
DIRECTOR OF SWEET BRIAR FUND/ANNUAL GIVING (Alumna preferred)
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
SENIOR ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE GO TO 
http://sbc.edu/human-resources/faculty-staff-job-openings/

 

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING FOR
SWEET BRIAR GO TO:
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/VOLUNTEER/

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IF YOU PLAN A FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT SWEET BRIAR PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED APPROVAL FROM THE COLLEGE.  ALL FUNDRAISING EVENTS ARE TIED TO OUR ACCREDITATION PROCESSES AND THEREFOR NEED THE APPROVAL. THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO ENTER THE SYSTEM:
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/GEOGRAPHIC-CLUBS-AND-EVENTS/
AND
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/FUNDRAISING-FOR-SWEET-BRIAR/
IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTION PLEASE CONTACT DONNA DODD WHO IS THE CONTACT FOR ALL FUNDRAISERS DDODD@SBC.EDU

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FOR MORE FABULOUS INFORMATION ON SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE, ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNAE VISIT THE FACEBOOK PAGE
HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SWEET.BRIAR.COLLEGE/

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IF YOU HAVE AN EVENT YOU WOULD LIKE ME TO POST PLEASE SEND YOUR REQUEST TO THE COMMENT BOX. THANK YOU.

SWEET BRIAR NEWS

Resurrected Sweet Briar College upgraded three levels by S&P
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-09-27/resurrected-sweet-briar-college-upgraded-three-levels-by-s-p?cmpid=yhoo.headline
and
http://sbc.edu/news/sweet-briars-credit-rating-from-sp-global-inc-jumps-by-three-levels-reflecting-improvements-in-enrollment-management-and-long-term-planning/
and
http://www.bondbuyer.com/news/regionalnews/sweet-briar-college-upgraded-1114744-1.html

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Borgesian time travel – A Sweet Briar student’s journey through words
http://sbc.edu/news/borgesian-time-travel-a-journey-through-words/

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The payoff for a Virginia college degree varies considerably by type of degree, major, and college
http://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/16/09/p8487263/the-payoff-for-a-virginia-college-degree-varies-considerably-by-type-of

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Academic awards honor Sweet Briar students at Founders’Day Convocation
http://sbc.edu/news/academic-awards-honor-sweet-briar-students-at-founders-day-convocation/

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Vixen riders claim reserve championship at season’s first IHSA competition
http://sbc.edu/news/vixen-riders-claim-reserve-championship-at-seasons-first-ihsa-competition/

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Sweet Briar College names new director of alumnae relations
http://sbc.edu/news/sweet-briar-college-names-new-director-of-alumnae-relations/

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Stacy Sickels Locke ’88 receives 2016 business partnership award from the 21st century education foundation
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/2016-business-partnership-award-from-21st-century-stacey?trk=hp-feed-article-title-publish

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Undergrad scholars return to Sweet Briar for annual MARCUS conference
http://sbc.edu/news/undergrad-scholars-return-to-sweet-briar-for-annual-marcus-conference/

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10 questions live – How lawyer Phillip Stone brought Sweet Briar College back to life
http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/10_questions_live_Phillip_Stone

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Alumna Lisa Hite is in the news – toward the end of the article
Louisville Metro Park events recap
http://insiderlouisville.com/sponsored/louisville-metro-parks-event-recap/

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Renowned monarch expert to speak at Sweet Briar on butterfly’s troubling decline
http://sbc.edu/news/renowned-monarch-expert-to-speak-at-sweet-briar-on-butterflys-troubling-decline/

 

FOR MORE SWEET BRIAR NEWS PLEASE VISIT    http://sbc.edu/news/

SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY

Submitted by Deirdre Conley
Who are the women of Davos?
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/01/who-are-the-women-of-davos-2016/

 

 ALUMNAE ALLIANCE

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE ALUMNAE ALLIANCE
Critical need at Sweet Briar! We need your help!
The tennis courts at Sweet Briar were last resurfaced 12 years ago, but best practices among collegiate facilities call for resurfacing every 7 to 9 years. Maintenance was limited to patching any problem spots, but patching is not proper maintenance for the long term. As a result, water has penetrated many of the courts as far below the surface as 12 inches. This has caused foundational cracks, surface cracks, dead spots, and separation between the topcoat and the foundational layers of the courts. The courts now have to be rebuilt.

Rebuilding the tennis courts is a critical need for Sweet Briar not only for ODAC intercollegiate play but for rebuilding auxiliary revenue through camps and clinics in the off-season. Sweet Briar hosted a condensed version of Dennis van Der Meer’s adult tennis camp this summer; however, any expansion of the camps is in jeopardy due to the condition of the courts. The total sum needed for this project is $275,000. We have already received a $50,000 challenge gift from an anonymous donor to complete the rebuilding of the courts, and other donors have provided an additional $9,000 to date. Former tennis teammates are reaching out to each other to raise the remaining $216,000, but gifts are welcome from all of our Sweet Briar alumnae and friends. Work on the courts must begin before the winter months so that competitions and camps can resume in the spring; therefore, we must reach our goal by October 1, 2016. If the courts are not rebuilt in time for the spring season, our tennis team will have to hold its home matches at one of Amherst’s public schools.

If you have questions about this project or would like to make a gift of $10,000 or more, please contact Mary Pope M. Hutson ’83 at 434-381-6131. Click on the link for photos of the tennis courts in the latest Briar Wire.

BREAKING + BREAKING + BREAKING + BREAKING + BREAKING + BREAKING
When the College launched a campaign to resurface its tennis courts this summer, Sweet Briar graduate Amoret Thissell Jorgensen ’82 jumped into action. Sparked by an idea from Cindy Conroy ’74, she had already teamed up with Jane Sullivan ’78 to fund the perfect item: paper cocktail napkins bearing the Vixen logo, designed years ago by late athletics director Jennifer Crispen.
A package of 50 napkins sells for $20 each, and all proceeds will benefit the tennis courts. Jorgensen and Sullivan’s order of 720 napkin packages could raise $14,400 towards the $275,000 price tag — wow!
The Vixen napkins are available at the Book Shop now and online here:
http://shopsweet.sbc.edu/products/cocktail-napkins-50-count-with-crispen-vixen

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Debra Elkins ’93 and Sarah von Rosenberg ’72 Co-chairs of the Alumnae Alliance Council awarded with 2016 Outstanding Alumna Award.  Congratulations!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ipuNsoFesw4
and
http://sbc.edu/news/sweet-briars-2016-outstanding-alumna-award-goes-to-two-alumnae-leaders/

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TO MAKE A GIFT NOW, VISIT SBC.EDU/GIFT.

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To get the most out of Sweet Briar’s alumnae network go to
https://sweetbriar.alumnifire.com/

LIBERAL ARTS 

Jessica Jackley ’00 is proof that it doesn’t matter what you major in
http://bucknellian.net/66677/news/66677/

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Why black studies matters  in an age of liberal arts angst
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/deborah-douglas/why-black-studies-matters_b_12141216.html

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Future proofing at worst,  applied creativity at best
http://thesnapper.millersville.edu/index.php/2016/09/23/future-proofing-at-worst-applied-creativity-at-best/

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The writing on the wall
http://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2016/09/the-writing-on-the-wall

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To survive a 5G future, get a liberal arts degree
http://www.thehoya.com/to-survive-a-5g-future-get-a-liberal-arts-degree/

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As students shift toward sciences, Northfield colleges maintain pride in liberal arts education
http://www.southernminn.com/northfield_news/news/article_0d860e36-db5e-5f18-b40e-72d2fbff1a3f.html

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Burstein rethinks community in opening convocation
http://www.lawrentian.com/archives/1008743

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Column – The counter cultural liberal arts
http://www.vnews.com/liberal-arts-4866553

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Why all humanists should go to prison
http://www.chronicle.com/article/Why-All-Humanists-Should-Go-to/237878

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A four week graduate school experience
http://www.csbsju.edu/news/wright-neh

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Liberal arts education in prison
http://columbiaspectator.com/eye/2016/09/26/liberal-arts-education-prison

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China – NYU Shanghai a ‘new model’ for Chinese higher education
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/nyu-shanghai-new-model-chinese-higher-education

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12 best liberal arts colleges for international students – Why say NO to STEM
http://www.forbes.com/sites/yizhuwang/2016/09/28/liberal-arts-colleges-are-fast-becoming-a-magnet-for-international-students/

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Idea Festival 2016 – Why science and tech need the humanities to create maximum value, explains MIT physicist
http://www.techrepublic.com/article/ideafestival-2016-why-science-and-tech-need-the-humanities-to-create-maximum-value-explains-mit/

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PEO chapter meets, plans annual bridge marathon
http://www.neshobademocrat.com/Content/Default/Article-Briefs-Society-mobile-/Article/P-E-O-chapter-meets-plans-annual-bridge-marathon/-3/593/39532

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CFCC panel – Humanities vital to a democracy
http://www.starnewsonline.com/news/20160929/cfcc-panel-humanities-vital-to-democracy

STEM

Africa – AU calls for greater investment in STEM training
http://www.itnewsafrica.com/2016/09/au-calls-for-greater-investment-in-stem-training/
and
http://www.herald.co.zw/invest-in-stem-urges-au-africa-needs-architects-engineers-townurban-planners/

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Wonderings of a wallflower – STEM is great but…
http://isubengal.com/wonderings-wallflower-stem-great/

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College announces new engineering, design initiative during BOV meeting
http://flathatnews.com/2016/09/27/college-announces-new-engineering-design-initiative-during-bov-meeting/
and
http://flathatnews.com/2016/09/27/a-curricular-change-of-pace-college-shifts-focus-to-interdisciplinary-learning/

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Toyota USA brings math alive on the assembly line with Spark 101 STEM skills video
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/09/prweb13718465.htm

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How to solve the tech talent crunch? Former California CTO says don’t require a STEM degree.
https://enterprisersproject.com/article/2016/9/how-solve-tech-talent-crunch-former-california-cto-says-dont-require-stem-degree

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Klein ISD program takes science, technology learning on the road
http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/cypresscreek/news/klein-isd-program-takes-science-technology-learning-on-the-road/article_e4b47e11-6f17-57e5-a684-b83050c02620.html

WOMEN IN STEM

Our opinion – Gender gap in engineering narrows at UMaine
http://www.centralmaine.com/2016/09/23/our-opinion-gender-gap-in-engineering-narrows-at-umaine/

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‘Are STEM syllabi gendered?’ A feminist professor says women can’t do science
http://reason.com/blog/2016/09/22/are-stem-syllabi-gendered-a-feminist-pro

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The power of the female scientist
http://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2016/09/the-power-of-the-female-scientist-column

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Pornhub offers – $25K STEM scholarship
http://www.pcmag.com/news/348104/pornhub-offers-25k-stem-scholarship

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Mesquite schools embrace Gov. Sandoval’s STEM initiative
http://www.thespectrum.com/story/news/local/mesquite/2016/09/22/mesquite-schools-embrace-govs-andovals-stem-initiative/90860060/

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Women in games, Play Station team up for girl scouts merit badge project
http://www.gameindustry.com/news-industry-happenings/women-games-playstation-team-girl-scouts-merit-badge-project/
and
http://www.awn.com/news/wigi-powers-help-greater-los-angeles-girl-scouts-earn-innovative-patch-video-game-design

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UL to drive more women towards male jobs
http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/216936/ul-to-drive-more-women-towards-male-jobs.html

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The future of STEM is female
https://theaggie.org/2016/09/22/the-future-of-stem-is-female/

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Mexico – Engineering graduate number ‘triple in Mexico’
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/engineering-graduate-numbers-triple-mexico

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Tyco Security Products, Google, GE sponsor flying bridges leadership event for women
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160923005469/en/Tyco-Security-Products-Google-GE-Sponsor-Flying

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How Neil de Grasse Tyson champions women and geeks in Star Talk season 3
http://www.bustle.com/articles/185680-how-neil-degrasse-tyson-champions-women-geeks-in-startalk-season-3

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Superwomen in lab coats – let’s give women scientists their due
https://www.thequint.com/technology/2016/09/23/superwomen-with-lab-coats-lets-give-women-scientists-their-due-iisc-rohini-godbole-chandrima-shaha-dst

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A girl in the room – Alfred University alumna to talk about women in science fields
http://www.alfred.edu/pressreleases/viewrelease.cfm?ID=12997

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Three Texas universities ranked high for proportion of women STEM majors
http://www.chron.com/news/education/article/Three-Texas-Universities-ranked-high-for-highest-9242397.php

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Hart to Heart – Encouraging more girls toward engineering
http://www.chron.com/news/education/article/Three-Texas-Universities-ranked-high-for-highest-9242397.php

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UK – Gender pay gap will remain until 2069 says Deloitte
http://www.thedrum.com/news/2016/09/24/gender-pay-gap-will-remain-until-2069-says-deloitte
and
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-37460778
and
http://metro.co.uk/2016/09/24/women-may-have-to-wait-half-a-century-before-equal-pay-in-the-workplace-6149319/
and
https://www.cchdaily.co.uk/fifty-years-close-gender-pay-gap-deloitte-says
and
http://www.londonlovesbusiness.com/business-news/business/sorry-ladies-it-would-take-over-50-years-for-women-to-be-paid-as-much-as-men/12861.article

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UK – UK gender pay gap predicted to close 99 years after the 1970 Equal Pay Act was passed
http://www.wearethecity.com/uk-gender-pay-gap-predicted-close-99-years-1970-equal-pay-act-passed/

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Move over Silicon Valley, Triangle wants your STEM women
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article103578672.html

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L’Oreal USA announces 2016 women in science fellows
https://globalcosmeticsnews.com/north-america/3404/l-oreal-usa-announces-2016-women-in-science-fellows

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STEM – Meet the 5 scientists receiving $60K from L’Oreal USA
http://www.bizjournals.com/bizwomen/news/latest-news/2016/09/stem-meet-the-5-scientists-receiving-60k-from-l.html

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STEM subjects hold the key to reducing gender pay gap
http://www.cityam.com/250012/stem-subjects-hold-key-reducing-gender-pay-gap

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The leaky pipe problem
http://www.mcgilldaily.com/2016/09/the-leaky-pipe-problem/

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India – 7 historic Indian women in STEM we don’t know of but should
http://www.feminisminindia.com/2016/09/27/seven-historic-indian-women-in-stem/

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Are female STEM and business majors subject to a ‘Marriage Market’ penalty?
https://www.goodcall.com/news/female-stem-business-majors-subject-marriage-market-penalty-08691

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Donnelly – Why culture counts in STEM education
http://www.mystatesman.com/news/news/opinion/donnelly-why-culture-counts-in-stem-education/nsfnp/

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Why are most inventors men?
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/why-are-most-inventors-men/

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The gender gap in STEM
http://caccactus.com/8041/around-campus/the-gender-gap-in-stem/

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North Carolina 5th best state for gender pay gap
http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2016/09/gender-wage-gap-north-carolina-5th

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Botswana – ICT progress also celebrated in Botswana golden jubilee
http://www.biztechafrica.com/article/ict-progress-also-celebrated-botswana-golden-jubil/11796/

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Suw Charman Anderson – Why I founded Ada Lovelace Day
http://www.projectada.co.uk/suw-charman-anderson-founded-ada-lovelace-day/

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What it will take to keep women from leaving STEM
https://hbr.org/2016/09/what-it-will-take-to-keep-women-from-leaving-stem

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Million women mentors – Kentucky unveiled in Frankfort Wednesday
http://uknow.uky.edu/content/million-women-mentors%E2%80%93kentucky-unveiled-frankfort-wednesday
and
http://www.lanereport.com/68287/2016/09/lt-governor-helps-launch-million-women-mentors-initiative-of-kentucky/
and
http://wkms.org/post/lt-governor-hampton-joins-national-initiative-women-stem
and
http://surfky.com/index.php/179-news/kentucky/112852-lt-gov-jenean-hampton-launches-million-women-mentors-of-kentucky

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Women of substance
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/life/Women-of-substance-30296428.html

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Women in STEM campaign worsens bias against the humanities
http://thewellesleynews.com/2016/09/28/women-in-stem-campaign-worsens-bias-against-the-humanities/

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Big Bang’s brainy Bialek is new face of Fisher Price’s STEM focused toys
http://www.buffalonews.com/business/big-bangs-brainy-bialik-is-new-face-of-fisher-prices-stem-focused-toys-20160927

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What actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik actually thinks about the toy that teaches preschoolers how to code
http://www.popsugar.com/moms/Fisher-Price-STEM-Toys-Kids-42470730

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How Twitter shows the future promise of STEM
http://www.justmeans.com/blog/how-twitter-shows-the-future-promise-of-stem

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Girl scouts can earn videogame design patches now
https://killscreen.com/articles/girl-scouts-can-earn-videogame-design-patches-now/

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Melinda Gates turns her focus to promoting women in tech
http://www.theverge.com/2016/9/29/13110070/melinda-gates-women-in-tech-microsoft-foundation

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Why this big gap for women in the workplace should get much more attention
http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20160929/AP/309299759/Why-this-big-gap-for-women-in-the-workplace-should-get-much-more-attention

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Scotland – Sturgeon praises report to increase women in STEM subjects
http://www.thenational.scot/news/sturgeon-praises-report-to-increase-women-in-stem-subjects.23023

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Female students urged to pursue STEM-related careers
http://www.dailycomet.com/news/20160929/female-students-urged-to-pursue-stem-related-careers

STEAM

Ireland – Time to focus on Art in education
http://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/time-to-focus-on-art-in-education-1.2802089

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Fab Lab conference sparks enthusiasm
http://www.apg-wi.com/ashland_daily_press/news/fab-lab-conference-sparks-enthusiasm/article_ccf11bda-812d-11e6-819a-83f7823b7073.html

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Start up advances technology that uses fish waste, water to grow vegetables, plants indoor
http://www.cpbj.com/article/20160923/CPBJ01/160929925/startup-advances-technology-that-uses-fish-waste-water-to-grow-vegetables-plants-indoors

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Turning STEM into STEAM with music education and service learning
http://news.uark.edu/articles/35463/turning-stem-into-steam-with-music-education-and-service-learning

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Think science – STEAM
http://tpr.org/post/think-science-steam

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USS Missouri crew encourages young people to embrace STEAM
http://fox2now.com/2016/09/23/uss-missouri-crew-encourages-young-people-to-embrace-steam/

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STEAM village pushes student innovations
http://www.grbj.com/articles/86218-steam-village-pushes-student-innovation

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Cindy McGuire – Srsly, ppl need 2 c real sentences
http://www.leavenworthtimes.com/opinion/20160924/cindy-mcguire-srsly-ppl-need-2-c-real-sentences

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STEAM on the Quad aimed at getting students interested in science, technology, and art
http://www.hometownstations.com/story/33182990/steam-on-the-quad-aimed-at-getting-students-interested-in-science-technology-and-art

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Malta – Science meets the city
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20160925/arts-entertainment/science-meets-the-city-again.626102

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All Tech and All Fun at STEAM Works Studios
http://baristanet.com/2016/09/tech-fun-steam-works-studio/

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2 Longmont businesses score start-up grants
http://bizwest.com/2-longmont-businesses-score-startup-grants/

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Tribal Planet hosts exclusive event to launch citizen science mobile platform
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tribal-planet-hosts-exclusive-event-to-launch-citizen-science-mobile-platform-300336736.html

WOMEN’S COLLEGE

So long to the Columbia girl who has it all
http://columbiaspectator.com/opinion/2016/09/27/so-long-columbia-girl-who-has-it-all

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Princeton professor documents the movement that ended single – sex education at elite schools
http://www.philly.com/philly/living/20160928_Princeton_professor_documents_the_movement_that_ended_single-sex_education_at_elite_schools.html

COLLEGE EQUESTRIAN

New Albion College equestrian center among largest in the nation
http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2016/09/albion_college_to_open_nations.html

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College scholarship for equestrians
http://www.horsechannel.com/young-rider/college-scholarships-for-equestrians.aspx

STUDENT RECRUITMENT, ENROLLMENT, ETC.

International students choosing MCC for college studies
http://www.wtok.com/content/news/International-students-choosing-MCC-for-college-studies-394461781.html

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Amid scrutiny, for-profit colleges see enrollment slide.
http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-education/2016/09/22/amid-scrutiny–profit-colleges-see-enrollment-slide/90862624/

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India – JCC university sees massive placements
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysuru/JSS-university-sees-massive-placements/articleshow/54476586.cms
and
http://www.nyoooz.com/mysore/612708/jss-university-sees-massive-placements

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Overlooked, black students in rural areas face unique challenges, says UGA researcher
http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2016-09-23/overlooked-black-students-rural-areas-face-unique-challenges-says-uga-researcher

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UW system fall enrollment down 5,000 students
http://www.jsonline.com/story/news/education/2016/09/23/uw-system-fall-enrollment-down-5000-students/90800218/

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Fort Lewis College enrollment down 3.3 percent
http://www.durangoherald.com/article/20160925/NEWS01/160929693/-1/s

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History majors decline at Ithaca College and nationwide
https://theithacan.org/news/history-majors-decline-at-ithaca-college-and-nationwide/

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Saint Rose boasts record number enrolled
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Record-student-number-this-fall-9289864.php

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Area colleges brainstorm about enrollment
http://www.thonline.com/news/dubuque/article_5949abb5-8c9d-5cd7-b056-38dddf41936c.html

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How recruiters decide which school to visit
http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-recruiters-decide-which-schools-to-visit-1475029868

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How colleges stack up on pay0ff for students
http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-colleges-stack-up-on-the-payoff-for-students-1475030224

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Recruitment fraud – 2 Somerset County employees admit helping foreign clients with VISA fraud – US Attorney
http://patch.com/new-jersey/bridgewater/2-somerset-county-employees-admit-helping-foreign-clients-visa-fraud-us
and
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/two-indians-charged-with-visa-fraud-in-new-jersey-116092800141_1.html
and
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/crime/jersey-mayhem/2016/09/27/2-somerset-employees-plea-running-pay-stay-operation-foreigners/91188074/

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Students learn prospective college path
http://www.stwnewspress.com/news/students-learn-prospective-college-paths/article_9fb218ab-b473-5d54-9943-a05832f62a72.html

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Increase in international students puts global face on Rutgers
http://news.rutgers.edu/feature/increase-international-students-puts-global-face-rutgers/20160928#.V-z4mfArI2w

COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY AND AGRICULTURE

Hendrix College signs climate commitment
https://www.hendrix.edu/news/news.aspx?id=80335

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On the farm at Bowdoin College, education grows organically
http://bangordailynews.com/2016/09/26/homestead/on-the-farm-at-bowdoin-college-education-grows-organically/

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Oregon Tilth helps fund OSU organic extension position
http://www.capitalpress.com/Oregon/20160928/oregon-tilth-helps-fund-osu-organic-extension-position

COLLEGE FINANCES, GRANTS, ETC.

Bipartisan senate bill takes a carrot and stick approach to boosting college access, graduation rate
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2016/09/22/ipartisan-senate-bill-takes-a-carrot-and-stick-approach-to-boosting-college-access-graduation-rates/

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Decreasing median incomes linked to rising numbers of Pell Grant recipients
More aid for the needy
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/09/23/decreasing-median-incomes-linked-rising-numbers-pell-grant-recipients

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Small colleges face hurdles as they’re pushed to change
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/09/23/small-colleges-face-hurdles-theyre-pushed-change

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Ireland – Record 30,000 students to receive first grant payments
http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/record-30000-students-to-receive-first-grant-payments-422608.html

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How to get paid to play sports in college
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2016-09-23/how-to-get-paid-to-play-sports-in-college

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Qualified high school students can now access Pell grant funds
http://www.courant.com/community/killingly/hc-kn-dayville-pell-grant-changes-0929-20160926-story.html

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Students and UC leaders urge Congress to restore year-round Pell grants
http://universityofcalifornia.edu/news/students-uc-leaders-urge-congress-restore-year-round-pell-grants

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$3.6 Million grant funding helps Valley students realize educational dreams
http://www.ucmerced.edu/news/2016/36-million-grant-helps-valley-students-realize-educational-dreams

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US Department of Education awards NEIU millions in grants
http://neiuindependent.org/6233/news/us-department-of-education-awards-neiu-millions-in-grant/

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Tuition loan defaults jump at technical colleges
http://www.sheboyganpress.com/story/news/2016/09/27/tuition-loan-defaults-jump-technical-colleges/90264274/

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Fort Worth oilman, wife donate $20 million to liberal arts at UT
http://www.mystatesman.com/news/news/local/fort-worth-oilman-wife-donating-20-million-to-libe/nsgQ3/
and
http://patch.com/texas/downtownaustin/billionaire-oilman-donates-20-million-university-texas-liberal-arts-college

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UA engineering receives $1.07 million diversity  grant from NSF
https://uanews.arizona.edu/story/ua-engineering-receives-107m-diversity-grant-nsf

WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Why gender diversity is a business imperative
http://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/16/09/p8487263/the-payoff-for-a-virginia-college-degree-varies-considerably-by-type-of

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Saudi Arabia – Saudi women get more chances for senior positions
http://saudigazette.com.sa/saudi-arabia/saudi-women-get-chances-senior-positions/

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The fight for workplace gender equality isn’t over
http://www.idsnews.com/article/2016/09/fight-for-workplace-gender-equality

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Women’s nonprofit pairs wine with activism to raise money
http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/women-s-nonprofit-pairs-wine-with-activism-to-raise-money/article_e9d2bc7a-81cf-11e6-bf64-3f61fa5f5439.html

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Great Britain – Babies born to women aged 45 and over rises by a third
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-37440538

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Dr. Karen Tice talks gender and race in beauty pageants, higher education
http://www.the-college-reporter.com/2016/09/25/dr-karen-tice-talks-gender-and-race-in-beauty-pageants-and-higher-education/

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Barnard College of and part of Columbia University
http://columbiaspectator.com/opinion/2016/09/25/barnard-college-and-part-columbia-university

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UI women gather to empower all females
http://daily-iowan.com/2016/09/27/ui-women-gather-to-empower-all-females/

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Israel – Narrowing gender pay gap in Israel would boost GDP by 7% treasury says
http://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/business/1.744492

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Why college educated women are the key to beating Donald Trump
http://www.popsugar.com/news/College-Educated-Women-Voting-2016-Election-42459341

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UK – Experts reveal the cardinal sin most women make when choosing a career – so did you commit it?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3810005/Expert-reveals-cardinal-sin-women-make-choosing-career-did-commit-it.html

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Head to head – Is there a feminist issue in college enrollment?  Obviously
http://www.transyrambler.com/head-to-head-is-there-a-feminist-issue-in-college-enrollment-obviously/

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Pakistan – Investing in education of Pakistani female
http://dailytimes.com.pk/editorial/29-Sep-16/investing-in-education-of-pakistani-females

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How work and family life conflict in the modern university
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/how-work-and-family-life-conflict-modern-university

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UNESCO report shows empowering women has huge benefits for the environment
http://naija247news.com/2016/09/unesco-report-shows-empowering-women-huge-benefits-environment/

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Katie Coombs – Growing up female in the United States
http://www.rgj.com/story/life/2016/09/29/katie-coombs-growing-up-female-united-states/91290508/

OTHER

How ITT Tech screwed students and made millions
http://www.gizmodo.in/news/How-ITT-Tech-Screwed-Students-and-Made-Millions/articleshow/54472057.cms

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A 32 year old disabled  vet thought ITT Tech was his ticket out of poverty  – his story shows everything wrong with for-profit colleges
http://www.businessinsider.de/itt-tech-closure-and-the-growth-of-for-profit-colleges-2016-9?r=US&IR=T

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UofO, ATU team up for international students masters program
http://www.swtimes.com/news/20160926/uofo-atu-team-up-for-international-student-masters-programhttp://www.swtimes.com/news/20160926/uofo-atu-team-up-for-international-student-masters-program

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Going Greek? Current president of the Inter-Greek Council reflects on public perception of Trinity’s Greek system
http://commons.trincoll.edu/tripod/2016/09/27/going-greek-current-president-of-the-inter-greek-council-reflects-on-public-perception-of-trinitys-greek-system/

EVENTS

Below is a collection on events that are happening around the country.  For more information on events in particular around Sweet Briar please check http://sbc.edu/featured-events/ 

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OCTOBER 13, 2016
Not Sweet Briar related, but should you be in the area…

Join the Robert E Lee Soil & Water Conservation District for a Farm Field Day to be held on October 13, 2016 at the Appomattox High School Farm  (198 Evergreen Ave Appomattox, VA 24522) See attached flyer for more information on the topics to be covered.districtfarmfieldday_oct132016
There is no cost to attend this event, but registration is required by October 11, 2016 by 4:30 pm. Contact: Jonathan Wooldridge at(434) 352-2819 or jonathan.wooldridge@releeconservation.comdistrictfarmfieldday_oct132016

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OCTOBER 20

Please Join RVA SBC Alumnae Club as we welcome Dr Lynn Rainville, Reserach Professor and Director of the Tusculum Institute, to Richmond to hear her speak on “Sweet Briar Founders: What’s Past is Prologue.” Registration begins at 11:30am. The program will last from 12-1pm.

Lunch Cost: $20 (includes lunch and program)

We will be selling Dr Rainville’s book, “Sweet Briar College” for $25! You’ll be able to pick it up and get it autographed at the lunch. Reserve your copy today!
*If you are unable to attend the lunch but would still like an autograph, please let us know and we will get an autographed copy to you.

You can use the links below to PayPal funds for Lunch and Book, or mail checks to 8602 Lonepine Rd, Henrico VA 23294. Please RVSP by emailing rva.sbcalumnae@gmail.com

Order Book by: Wednesday, September 21st:
(click link to order your copy)
https://www.paypal.me/SBCAlumnaeRVA/25

RSVP for Lunch Spot by: Monday, October 17th:
(click link pay and reserve spot)
https://www.paypal.me/SBCAlumnaeRVA/20

 

VIXENS HELPING VIXENS

A MEMBER OF THE SWEET BRIAR SWIM TEAM IS UNABLE TO ATTEND THE WINTER TRAINING WEEK IN SOUTH FLORIDA DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FUNDS.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP OUT AND DONATE A FEW BUCKS, TOGETHER WE COULD RAISE ENOUGH TO SEND HER TO FLORIDA.
PLEASE GO TO:
https://www.officialpayments.com/pc_template_cobrand.jsp?body=pc_step2_amount_body.jsp
IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE SIGNING IN, TRY SBC.EDU AND CLICK ON ‘GIVE ONLINE’ ON THE TOP RIGHT.
WHEN MAKING A DONATION PLEASE CHOOSE DESIGNATION #8 ‘OTHER’ AND ADD ‘SWIM TEAM – WINTER TRAINING – CAPTAIN’S FUND’ IN THE SPACE BELOW.
THANK YOU

Vixen Watch for September 22, 2016

HAPPY THURSDAY AND WELCOME TO ANOTHER VIXEN WATCH. NEXT WEEK VIXEN WATCH SHOULD BE BACK TO ITS ORIGINAL SCHEDULE ON SATURDAY. THANK YOU. 

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WELCOME TO VIXEN WATCH WHICH INCLUDES NEWS AND ARTICLES ON SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE, LIBERAL ARTS, STEM, STEAM, COLLEGE FINANCE, AND MORE.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND START SAVING!
REUNION IS GOING TO BE JUNE 2 THROUGH 4 2017.  

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WOULDN’T YOU KNOW IT?  AS SOON AS I PUBLISHED THE LAST VIXEN WATCH I RECEIVED AN EMAIL ADVERTISING SWEET BRIAR PRESIDENT PHIL STONE’S YOUTUBE MESSAGE ‘OUR PATH FORWARD’.  IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN IT YET, GO TO THE SWEET BRIAR NEWS SECTION FOR THE YOUTUBE LINK.  

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PLANNING TO ATTEND SWEET BRIAR FOUNDERS DAY?
FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO 
http://sbc.edu/founders-day/ 

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SWEET BRIAR IS STILL COLLECTING CLASS NOTES.  IF YOU HAVEN’T SEND IN YOUR SUBMISSION YET, YOU STILL HAVE A FEW DAYS LEFT.  THE DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 25.  GO TO
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/CLASS-NOTES/
AND REMEMBER – NO MORE THAN 75 WORDS.
EVERY CLASS WILL PARTICIPATE. 

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YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN
HELP WITH  THE RESURFACING OF THE TENNIS COURTS,  WHICH INCLUDES A COOL FUNDRAISER, IN THE ‘ALUMNAE ALLIANCE’ SECTION. 

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ARE YOU PLANNING A TRIP TO SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE? DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE EVENTS CALENDAR 
http://sbc.edu/featured-events/

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SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE IS HIRING! 
FACULTY POSITIONS:
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (two positions)
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GOVERNMENT
INSTRUCTOR IN RIDING
STAFF POSITIONS:
ACCOUNTANT – STUDENT ACCOUNTS
CAMPUS SAFETY OFFICER
CATERING SUPERVISOR
COOK
DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT SERVICES
DIRECTOR OF ALUMNAE RELATIONS (Alumna preferred)
DIRECTOR OF SWEET BRIAR FUND/ANNUAL GIVING (Alumna preferred)
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
SENIOR ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE GO TO 
http://sbc.edu/human-resources/faculty-staff-job-openings/

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING FOR
SWEET BRIAR GO TO:
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/VOLUNTEER/

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IF YOU PLAN A FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT SWEET BRIAR PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED APPROVAL FROM THE COLLEGE.  ALL FUNDRAISING EVENTS ARE TIED TO OUR ACCREDITATION PROCESSES AND THEREFOR NEED THE APPROVAL. THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO ENTER THE SYSTEM:
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/GEOGRAPHIC-CLUBS-AND-EVENTS/
AND
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/FUNDRAISING-FOR-SWEET-BRIAR/
IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTION PLEASE CONTACT DONNA DODD WHO IS THE CONTACT FOR ALL FUNDRAISERS DDODD@SBC.EDU

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FOR MORE FABULOUS INFORMATION ON SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE, ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNAE VISIT THE FACEBOOK PAGE
HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SWEET.BRIAR.COLLEGE/

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IF YOU HAVE AN EVENT YOU WOULD LIKE ME TO POST PLEASE SEND YOUR REQUEST TO THE COMMENT BOX. THANK YOU.

SWEET BRIAR NEWS

President Stone’s Fall 2016 Update – Our Path Forward
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pvkm11IUaQA&feature=youtu.be

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New email threats disturb regional campuses
http://marlinchronicle.vwc.edu/?p=6377

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BFA seniors present original dance, music, film and writing capstones
http://sbc.edu/news/b-f-a-seniors-present-original-dance-music-film-and-writing-capstones/

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Washington and Lee’s ARDO CONSORT to kick off Gager community concert series
http://sbc.edu/news/washington-and-lees-ardo-consort-to-kick-off-gager-community-concert-series/

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Sweet Briar exhibit focuses on former President Meta Glass
http://www.newsadvance.com/the_burg/artscene/sweet-briar-exhibit-focuses-on-former-president-meta-glass/article_7d6b39eb-6cf9-501d-983f-427d06af1d87.html

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Founders’ Day weekend connects Sweet Briar traditions across the decades
http://sbc.edu/news/founders-day-weekend-connects-sweet-briar-traditions-across-the-decades/

FOR MORE SWEET BRIAR NEWS PLEASE VISIT    http://sbc.edu/news/

SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY

Posted on Facebook by Debra Elkins
We have another mystery at hand.  Do you know who these young women are?

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Posted on Facebook by Claire Dennison Griffith
Great news to start this week at #SweetBriar! The Tennis Court Challenge has received another $50,000 gift along with a number of gifts from the student-led Phonathon last week, which gets us almost half way to our goal!! Please join us in serving up an ace for SBC! Make a gift at SBC.edu/gift by October 1st!
PS Congratulations to the Tennis Vixens in their 7-2 victory over Salem College.

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Posted on Facebook by Kimberly J.Battad – What a great idea!!!
OK vixen book lovers. I have been toying with the idea of a Sweet Briar book exchange of sorts. If you find a book you love and want to pass it along to another vixen to enjoy, sign your name in the book with your class year so we can all see where the book has traveled, etc. Would this be something anyone would be interested in?

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Posted on Facebook by Relay For Life Of Sweet Briar College and Kayla Kishbough
Calling all ALUMS! We are looking to create a new Relay For Life campus logo, if anyone would like to help create a new logo please contact us to share some ideas!!! Can’t wait to hear all the wonderful ideas #sbcrelay
https://www.facebook.com/Relay-For-Life-of-Sweet-Briar-College-149497305261554/

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Posted on Facebook by Mary-Celeste Slusser 
I came across the grant opportunity for women interested in post-undergrad/graduate education and thought I would pass it on
Career Development Grants Application Instructions
http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/career-development-grants/cdg-application/

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Posted on Facebook by Cindy Conroy
Liberal Arts still matter
http://capecodtimes.com/article/20160920/OPINION/160929997

 ALUMNAE ALLIANCE

TOMORROW IS FOUNDERS DAY.
If you need more information go to http://sbc.edu/founders-day/
If you’re planning to attend Founders’ Day tomorrow grab your tray and lunch with students at our SBC Career Services get-together. It’s a great opportunity to meet students and provide helpful career advice. Everyone welcome! RSVP here.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090d4ba5a62b0-sbccareer

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AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE ALUMNAE ALLIANCE
Critical need at Sweet Briar! We need your help!
The tennis courts at Sweet Briar were last resurfaced 12 years ago, but best practices among collegiate facilities call for resurfacing every 7 to 9 years. Maintenance was limited to patching any problem spots, but patching is not proper maintenance for the long term. As a result, water has penetrated many of the courts as far below the surface as 12 inches. This has caused foundational cracks, surface cracks, dead spots, and separation between the topcoat and the foundational layers of the courts. The courts now have to be rebuilt.

Rebuilding the tennis courts is a critical need for Sweet Briar not only for ODAC intercollegiate play but for rebuilding auxiliary revenue through camps and clinics in the off-season. Sweet Briar hosted a condensed version of Dennis van Der Meer’s adult tennis camp this summer; however, any expansion of the camps is in jeopardy due to the condition of the courts. The total sum needed for this project is $275,000. We have already received a $50,000 challenge gift from an anonymous donor to complete the rebuilding of the courts, and other donors have provided an additional $9,000 to date. Former tennis teammates are reaching out to each other to raise the remaining $216,000, but gifts are welcome from all of our Sweet Briar alumnae and friends. Work on the courts must begin before the winter months so that competitions and camps can resume in the spring; therefore, we must reach our goal by October 1, 2016. If the courts are not rebuilt in time for the spring season, our tennis team will have to hold its home matches at one of Amherst’s public schools.

If you have questions about this project or would like to make a gift of $10,000 or more, please contact Mary Pope M. Hutson ’83 at 434-381-6131. Click on the link for photos of the tennis courts in the latest Briar Wire.

BREAKING + BREAKING + BREAKING + BREAKING + BREAKING + BREAKING
When the College launched a campaign to resurface its tennis courts this summer, Sweet Briar graduate Amoret Thissell Jorgensen ’82 jumped into action. Sparked by an idea from Cindy Conroy ’74, she had already teamed up with Jane Sullivan ’78 to fund the perfect item: paper cocktail napkins bearing the Vixen logo, designed years ago by late athletics director Jennifer Crispen.
A package of 50 napkins sells for $20 each, and all proceeds will benefit the tennis courts. Jorgensen and Sullivan’s order of 720 napkin packages could raise $14,400 towards the $275,000 price tag — wow!
The Vixen napkins are available at the Book Shop now and online here:
http://shopsweet.sbc.edu/products/cocktail-napkins-50-count-with-crispen-vixen

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DO YOU SHOP ON AMAZON? DID YOU KNOW A PORTION OF YOUR PURCHASE COULD GO TOWARD SBC? SIGN UP FOR AMAZONSMILE AND SELECT “SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE” AS YOUR CHARITY! HTTPS://SMILE.AMAZON.COM/GP/CHPF/ABOUT/REF=SMI_SE_ABTPO_R_ABOUT_SMI

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DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN MAKE A MONTHLY GIFT TO SWEET BRIAR?THE COLLEGE CAN SET UP A RECURRING CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FOR YOU OR YOU CAN EVEN SET IT UP THROUGH YOUR BANK. CALL 1-800-381-6131 TO GET THE PROCESS STARTED!
TO MAKE A GIFT NOW, VISIT SBC.EDU/GIFT.

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To get the most out of Sweet Briar’s alumnae network go to
https://sweetbriar.alumnifire.com/

LIBERAL ARTS 

Why the failing liberal arts degree is a myth
http://www.ecampusnews.com/ed-tech-leadership/liberal-arts-degree/

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Job wars – Why liberal arts grads are winning
http://www.investopedia.com/news/job-wars-why-liberal-arts-grads-are-winning/

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Why switching to liberal arts was right for me
http://nique.net/opinions/2016/09/16/why-switching-to-liberal-arts-was-right-for-me/

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Humanities lost
http://www.emissourian.com/opinion/editorials/humanities-lost/article_ac54c7f7-2760-554e-b355-ab5f96e30f1b.html

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Liberal Arts, inflexible structures
https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2016/09/19/sustaining-liberal-arts-requires-organizational-restructuring-essay

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Reminder – 20th anniversary of Liberal Arts designation
https://frontpage.gcsu.edu/announcement/reminder-20th-anniversary-liberal-arts-designation

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The importance of preserving and promoting languages – A liberal arts perspective
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-zimmerman/the-importance-of-preserv_b_12088728.html?utm_hp_ref=college&ir=College

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In a STEM loving world humanities still play a role
http://www.losaltosonline.com/news/sections/schools/210-school-features/53718-

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A new culture of cooperation in academia is emerging
http://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2016/09/21/494837130/a-new-culture-of-cooperation-in-academia-is-emerging

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Liberal arts colleges ‘best for teaching satisfaction’
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/liberal-arts-colleges-best-for-teaching-satisfaction

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The value of arts
http://cornellsun.com/2016/09/21/the-value-of-arts/

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Developing self-driving cars will be easy compared to scaling the seminar
https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/technology-and-learning/developing-self-driving-cars-will-be-easy-compared-scaling-seminar

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Brian Bordainick talks about relationship between liberal arts and entrepreneurship
http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2016/09/fredrick-meijer-speaker-brian-bordainick

STEM

Science Center pilots program aimed at engaging  high school students with STEM
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/09/prweb13689509.htm

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Thailand – STEM hub seeks formula for better teaching, learning
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/STEM-hub-seeks-formula-for-better-teaching-learnin-30295586.html

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STEM education doesn’t stem growth
http://daily-iowan.com/2016/09/19/stem-education-doesnt-stem-growth/

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More than an academic bent
http://www.thestatesman.com/news/supplements/more-than-an-academic-bent/166007.html

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Wissenschaft mach Spass – German scientists offer BPS students European look at STEM
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-zimmerman/the-importance-of-preserv_b_12088728.html?utm_hp_ref=college&ir=College

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Summit Technical Solutions, LLC celebrates 15th anniversary
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/summit-technical-solutions-llc-celebrates-200700938.html

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Army recruiters swoop in to woo STEM students at Fort Mill High
http://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/article103022757.html

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Enrollment numbers slightly decline at ND colleges, universities
http://www.inforum.com/news/4119552-enrollment-numbers-decline-slightly-nd-colleges-universities

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STEM education is vital – BUT NOT at the expense of humanities

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/stem-education-is-vital-but-not-at-the-expense-of-the-humanities/

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Fear of a college educated barista
http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2016/09/fear-of-a-college-educated-barista/500792/

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STEM improves edification for all
http://triblive.com/opinion/letters/11181166-74/stem-education-schools

WOMEN IN STEM

Day in the life – Getting inspired by women in tech
http://www.forbes.com/sites/leahginsberg/2016/09/15/day-in-the-life-getting-inspired-by-women-in-tech/#4a1d6ac25898

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On Ghostbusters and the way we see women in media
http://wesleyanargus.com/2016/09/15/on-ghostbusters-and-the-way-we-see-women-in-media/

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Q & A – Sherri Brown, Monsanto scientist
http://www.agriculture.com/crops/qa-sherri-brown-monsanto-scientist

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Women break barriers in engineering and computer science at some top colleges
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/women-break-barriers-in-engineering-and-computer-science-at-some-top-colleges/2016/09/16/538027a4-7503-11e6-be4f-3f42f2e5a49e_story.html
and
http://www.the-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20160916/AP/309169880/1/News02/Womenbreakbarriersinengineeringandcomputerscienceatsometopcolleges

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Dear Congress – tomorrow’s STEM leaders need your support today
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/education/296193-dear-congress-tomorrows-stem-leaders-need-your-support-today

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20 professional discussions Millennials should have with their mentors (Part 1)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/julie-kantor/20-professional-discussio_b_12014872.html

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Carnegie Mellon pushes for more women in engineering and computer science
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2016/09/16/carnegie-mellon-pushes-for-more-women-in-engineering-and-computer-science/

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Closing the STEM gender gap
http://www.caller.com/opinion/forums/closing-the-stem-gender-gap-3c8e68ce-2934-264e-e053-0100007f4d05-393756441.html

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More women pursuing degrees in science and engineering
http://www.pressherald.com/2016/09/16/more-women-pursuing-degrees-in-science-and-engineering/

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I’ll tell you what I want, what I really, really want is a job in science, technology, engineering and math
http://www.derrynow.com/news/ill-tell-you-what-i-want-what-i-really-really-want-is-a-job-in-science-technology-engineering-or-mathematics/117700

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Girls get hands – on STEM training at West Palm Beach event
http://www.mypalmbeachpost.com/news/news/girls-get-hands-on-stem-training-at-west-palm-beac/nsZjX/

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Airtel MD – Women must claim place in ICT sector
http://www.biztechafrica.com/article/airtel-md-women-must-claim-place-ict-sector/11758/

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Senate committee to markup NASA authorization, inspire women bills
http://www.spacepolicyonline.com/news/senate-committee-to-markup-nasa-authorization-inspire-women-bills

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Proportion of CMU women in undergrad engineering and computer science above national average
http://thetartan.org/2016/9/19/news/women

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A new bill to stop rampant sexual abuse, harassment of women in STEM fields will be proposed this week
http://nymag.com/thecut/2016/09/jackie-speier-proposes-bill-to-stop-sexual-abuse-in-stem.html

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‘Cards Against Humanity’ reopens STEM scholarship for women
https://www.engadget.com/2016/09/19/cards-against-humanity-women-stem-science-ambassador-scholarship/
and
http://www.htxt.co.za/2016/09/20/cards-against-humanity-to-fund-stem-scholarship-for-women/

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Whurley helps in ITU and UN women’s global mission for gender equality
http://www.siliconhillsnews.com/2016/09/20/whurley-helps-in-itu-and-un-womens-global-mission-for-gender-equality/

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UMASS – Lowell wins $3.5M grant for women in STEM
http://www.lowellsun.com/breakingnews/ci_30383974/umass-lowell-wins-3-5m-grant-women-stem

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Bill to prevent sexual harassment in STEM fields could actually help in every area
http://www.thefrisky.com/2016-09-20/bill-to-prevent-sexual-harassment-in-stem-fields-could-actually-help-in-every-area/

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$3,000 for 5 page essay on sexism in my Science Fiction
http://www.science20.com/physics_foundations/blog/3000_find_sexism_for_money-180439

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Zambia – First lady calls for transformation of education sector
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2016/09/21/first-lady-calls-for-transformation-of-education-sector/

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UAFS events tries to drum up STEM interest among women

http://www.swtimes.com/news/20160922/uafs-event-tries-to-drum-up-stem-interest-among-women

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UM-Flint’s women of STEM – Bec Smith
https://news.umflint.edu/2016/09/21/um-flints-women-stem-bev-smith/

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Connecting girls and their dreams
http://www.spartaindependent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20160921/NEWS01/160929970

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Esty’s women’s entrepreneur act gets cleared for senate vote
http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Esty-s-women-s-entrepreneur-act-gets-cleared-9237211.php

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Men in nursing face underrepresentation and stigma
http://www.dailytexanonline.com/2016/09/21/men-in-nursing-face-underrepresentation-and-stigma

STEAM

Acadiana Symphony connects science, music
http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/local/2016/09/15/acadiana-symphony-connects-science-music/90437726/

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Interactive ArtPrize lab promotes STEAM education
http://woodtv.com/2016/09/16/interactive-artprize-lab-promotes-steam-education/

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STEAM dissolves information privilege barrier between tech and art
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/discovery/steam-tech-arts-collide 

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Crowdfunded kids toy teaches children to build and hack

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jack-choros/crowdfunded-kids-toy-teac_b_12037098.html

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Ford encourages students to explore STEAM fields, providing inspiration with girls’fast track races
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160919006588/en/Ford-Encourages-Students-Explore-STEAM-Fields-Providing

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Early childhood education conference focuses on technology
https://thetelegraph.com/news/89663/early-childhood-education-conference-focuses-on-technology

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Column – Full of STEAM
http://www.summerlandreview.com/opinion/394340811.html

WOMEN’S COLLEGE

What I learned from studying in a women’s college
http://www.storypick.com/survive-college/

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New prez takes the helm at Mills
http://www.ebar.com/news/article.php?sec=news&article=71899 

STUDENT RECRUITMENT

College recruiters suggest applying early – for school and financial aid
http://www.wrdw.com/content/news/College-recruiters-suggest-applying-early—for-school-and-financial-aid-393629801.html

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SIU chancellor optimistic about university’s future
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/siu-chancellor-optimistic-about-university-s-future/article_a7275133-12b0-5f2f-9b45-584209ff3c21.html

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ITT Tech students weigh tough choices, mostly on their own
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/09/itt-tech-students-weigh-tough-choices-mostly-on-their-own-228347

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ITT Tech students put focus on future
http://highlandsranchherald.net/stories/ITT-Tech-students-put-focus-on-future,235698

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Enrollment drops at the College of DuPage
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160919/news/160918762/

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Public colleges see mixed results as fall enrollment numbers come in
http://www.telegram.com/news/20160919/public-colleges-see-mixed-results-as-fall-enrollment-numbers-come-in

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Bethel looks at ways to improve enrollment after 2016 number dips
https://www.bethelks.edu/news-events/news/post/5373/

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UNH must think it’s competing with Dartmouth in recruiting students
http://www.sentinelsource.com/opinion/editorial/unh-must-think-it-s-competing-with-dartmouth-in-recruiting/article_84ac634f-c4fe-5716-90ab-3c2305eb7078.html

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Municipality working to retain International students
http://blackburnnews.com/chatham/chatham-news/2016/09/21/municipality-working-retain-international-students/

COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY AND AGRICULTURE

UofA fails to participate in program that ranks sustainability efforts
http://www.uatrav.com/news/article_6efb85e4-7ce9-11e6-8e4d-bf4c3061d5f3.html

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Farm to cafeteria table
http://www.gillettenewsrecord.com/news/food/article_d8cd699d-c320-5711-bb63-395a872f1b3a.html

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Macomb Food Co-Op talks Farm to Table
http://westerncourier.com/36332/news/macomb-food-co-op-talks-farm-to-table/

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Canada – New College Boreal agricultural technician program will train the next generation of farmers
http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/education/2016/09/New-College-Bor%C3%A9al-agricultural-technician-program-will-train-the-next-generation-of-farmers.aspx

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UMass achieves gold standard for sustainability
http://www.proudgreenbuilding.com/news/umass-achieves-gold-standard-for-sustainability/

COLLEGE FINANCES, GRANTS, ETC.

Colleges’ assessment of scholarships can set back students in need
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/money/2016/09/16/Colleges-financial-practices-can-hurt-students-in-need-loans-scholarships/stories/201609160079

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Student debt is tied to lower grades among college students
http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2016/09/19/student-debt-is-tied-to-lower-grades-among-college-students/

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Study – Students who get this type of financial aid do best in college
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/study-students-who-get-this-type-of-financial-aid-do-best-in-college/article/2602221

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Colleges that claim to meet full financial need
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/2016-09-19/colleges-that-claim-to-meet-full-financial-need

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For profit colleges – are you being ripped off?
http://www.nextadvisor.com/blog/2016/09/21/for-profit-colleges-are-you-being-ripped-off/

WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION

UK – Gender gap in higher education is bigger than ever as 25% more girls than boys now go to university
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3792014/Gender-gap-higher-education-bigger-25-girls-boys-university.html

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Ireland – Gender pay gap Ireland wider for women with degree
http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/gender-pay-gap-ireland-wider-for-women-with-degree-421317.html

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Education as resistance
http://columbiaspectator.com/opinion/2016/09/16/education-resistance

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Israel – Israeli women better educated than men – but earn less
http://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-women-better-educated-than-men-but-earn-less/

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Turkey – Turkey among lowest in spending per students – OECD
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-among-lowest-in-spending-per-student-oecd.aspx?pageID=238&nid=103945&NewsCatID=341

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Women earned majority of doctoral degrees in 2015 for 7th straight year and outnumber men in grad school 134 to 100
http://www.aei.org/publication/women-earned-majority-of-doctoral-degrees-in-2015-for-7th-straight-year-and-outnumber-men-in-grad-school-134-to-100/

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Women earned majority of doctoral degrees in 2015 for 7th straight year and outnumber men in grad school 135 to 100
http://www.aei.org/publication/women-earned-majority-of-doctoral-degrees-in-2015-for-7th-straight-year-and-outnumber-men-in-grad-school-134-to-100/

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America has always seen ambitious women as unhealthy
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/history/2016/09/hillary_clinton_is_just_the_latest_ambitious_american_woman_to_be_accused.html

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Canada – Wage gap between Canadian men and women narrows with education – OECD study
http://www.crcconnection.com/2016/09/17/wage-gap-between-canadian-men-and-women-narrows-with.html

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How the feminist rule on campus hurts men
http://www.thecollegefix.com/post/29070/

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Male students most hurt by ‘sophomore slump’
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/male-students-most-hurt-sophomore-slump

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Local non-profit empowers women to pursue higher education
http://www.kvoa.com/clip/12740280/local-non-profit-empowers-women-to-pursue-higher-education

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Gender equity in the workforce – a global issue
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/helen-drinan/gender-equity-in-the-work_b_12100014.html

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Hong Kong v-c: staff ‘shrugged shoulders’ on gender equity
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/hong-kong-v-c-staff-shrugged-shoulders-gender-equity

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U.N women, global universities take aim at campus sexual assault
http://europe.newsweek.com/un-global-universities-take-aim-campus-sexual-assault-500736

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Cameroon – How Catholics brought women’s equality to a Cameroon clan
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/catholicnews/2016/09/how-catholics-brought-womens-equality-to-a-cameroon-clan/

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Editorial – Lawsuit highlights systematic problems in higher education
http://www.iowastatedaily.com/app_content/article_18033ffa-8029-11e6-addd-c738fb6e7221.html

OTHER

GM wants ‘Women in Business’
http://hillsdalecollegian.com/2016/09/gm-wants-women-business/

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‘Make Lindsborg white again’ – Racist chalk messages mar small liberal arts college in Kansas
http://www.businessinsider.de/racist-chalk-messages-appear-at-bethany-college-in-kansas-2016-9?r=US&IR=T

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How Corinthian colleges, a for profit behemoth, suddenly imploded
https://www.revealnews.org/article/how-corinthian-colleges-a-for-profit-behemoth-suddenly-imploded/

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Students reject move to standardize undergraduate course requirements
http://cornellsun.com/2016/09/20/students-reject-move-to-standardize-undergraduate-course-requirements/

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Divergent vision of success in higher ed
http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/colleges-universities-debt-success

EVENTS

Below is a collection on events that are happening around the country.  For more information on events in particular around Sweet Briar please checkhttp://sbc.edu/featured-events/ 

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OCTOBER 20

Please Join RVA SBC Alumnae Club as we welcome Dr Lynn Rainville, Reserach Professor and Director of the Tusculum Institute, to Richmond to hear her speak on “Sweet Briar Founders: What’s Past is Prologue.” Registration begins at 11:30am. The program will last from 12-1pm.

Lunch Cost: $20 (includes lunch and program)

We will be selling Dr Rainville’s book, “Sweet Briar College” for $25! You’ll be able to pick it up and get it autographed at the lunch. Reserve your copy today!
*If you are unable to attend the lunch but would still like an autograph, please let us know and we will get an autographed copy to you.

You can use the links below to PayPal funds for Lunch and Book, or mail checks to 8602 Lonepine Rd, Henrico VA 23294. Please RVSP by emailing rva.sbcalumnae@gmail.com

Order Book by: Wednesday, September 21st:
(click link to order your copy)
https://www.paypal.me/SBCAlumnaeRVA/25

RSVP for Lunch Spot by: Monday, October 17th:
(click link pay and reserve spot)
https://www.paypal.me/SBCAlumnaeRVA/20

 

 

Vixen Watch for September 15, 2016

GOOD MORNING DEAR SWEET BRIAR ALUMNAE.  AS I MENTIONED LAST SATURDAY VIXEN WATCH WILL NOT BE ISSUED THIS AND NEXT SATURDAYS.  INSTEAD YOU ARE RECEIVING A SLIGHTLY SMALLER VERSION TODAY AND NEXT WEEK THURSDAY.  VIXEN WATCH WILL RESUME ITS REGULAR SCHEDULE ON SATURDAYS STARTING OCTOBER 1.  THANK YOU!

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WELCOME TO VIXEN WATCH WHICH INCLUDES NEWS AND ARTICLES ON SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE, LIBERAL ARTS, STEM, STEAM, COLLEGE FINANCE, AND MORE.

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THE BRIAR WIRE IS OUT –
TOPICS IN THIS ISSUE INCLUDE PLANNED GIVING, A MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE TO THE AAR’S AND WORK WEEK VOLUNTEERS, A BEAUTIFUL POEM, THE REVAMPING OF THE BOOKSTORE, THE HISTORY OF THE SWEET BRIAR SEAL, RESURFACING THE TENNIS COURTS, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CHALLENGE GRANT, CREATIVE CLASS CHALLENGES, AND OF COURSE AN OPENING NOTE FROM MARY POPE HUTSON. FIND THE THE LINK IN THE ‘ALUMNAE ALLIANCE‘ SECTION.  

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SWEET BRIAR IS GOING TO COLLECT CLASS NOTES AGAIN.  YOUR CLASS SECRETARY SHOULD CONTACT YOU SOON. SUBMIT YOUR 75 WORD MINIMUM UPDATE BY SEPTEMBER 24.  YOU MAY ALSO SUBMIT YOUR UPDATE DIRECTLY TO SWEET BRIAR.  GO TO http://sbc.edu/alumnae-development/class-notes/
AND REMEMBER – NO MORE THAN 75 WORDS.
EVERY CLASS WILL PARTICIPATE. 

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YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN
HELP WITH  THE RESURFACING OF THE TENNIS COURTS IN THE ‘ALUMNAE ALLIANCE’ SECTION. 

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STREAMATHON IS COMING BACK  – MORE INFO IN  “SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY”.  

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING FOR
SWEET BRIAR GO TO:
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/VOLUNTEER/

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IF YOU PLAN A FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT SWEET BRIAR PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED APPROVAL FROM THE COLLEGE.  ALL FUNDRAISING EVENTS ARE TIED TO OUR ACCREDITATION PROCESSES AND THEREFOR NEED THE APPROVAL. THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO ENTER THE SYSTEM:
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/GEOGRAPHIC-CLUBS-AND-EVENTS/
AND
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT/FUNDRAISING-FOR-SWEET-BRIAR/
IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTION PLEASE CONTACT DONNA DODD WHO IS THE CONTACT FOR ALL FUNDRAISERS DDODD@SBC.EDU

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FOR MORE FABULOUS INFORMATION ON SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE, ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNAE VISIT THE FACEBOOK PAGE
HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SWEET.BRIAR.COLLEGE/

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IF YOU HAVE AN EVENT YOU WOULD LIKE ME TO POST PLEASE SEND YOUR REQUEST TO THE COMMENT BOX. THANK YOU.

SWEET BRIAR NEWS

US News & World Report ranks Sweet Briar College #140
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/sweet-briar-college-3742

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Sweet Briar College welcomes record number of honor students
http://sbc.edu/news/sweet-briar-college-welcomes-record-number-of-honors-students/

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Education news in brief – Advisory Committee meeting, Science camp for girls, ‘Homeschool Days’, movie screening, PCPS community meeting, College welcomes Brittany Pins
http://www.progress-index.com/news/20160913/education-news-in-brief-advisory-committee-meeting-science-camp-for-girls-homeschool-days-movie-screening-pcps-community-meeting-college-welcomes-brittany-pins

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Virginia’s region IV teacher of the year is a Sweet Briar alumna
http://sbc.edu/news/virginias-region-iv-teacher-of-the-year-is-a-sweet-briar-alumna/

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Sweet Briar ‘Streamathon’ is back by popular demand
http://sbc.edu/news/sweet-briar-streamathon-is-back-by-popular-demand/

FOR MORE SWEET BRIAR NEWS PLEASE VISIT    http://sbc.edu/news/

SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY

A GREAT COFFEE TABLE BOOK – AND 100% OF THE PROFITS WILL GO TO SWEET BRIAR!
“Saving Sweet Briar …. in Perpetuity,” by Kim Cool’62.

100% after expenses will go to Sweet Briar

Purchase a copy of the full-color coffee table book about the story of the Saving Sweet Briar miracle told in words and photos by the alumnae, friends and faculty who made it happen.

Buy for your favorite student, prospective student, alumnae, parents, friends, etc. A piece of history to share.

Send a check for $24.95 per copy plus $5 shipping to:

Kim Cool

312 Shore Road

Venice FL 34286

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Posted on Facebook by Elizabeth ‘Lele’ Frenzel Casalini
Three more standouts – New landmark libaries 2016 – Honorable mentions
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2016/09/buildings/lbd/three-more-standouts-new-landmark-libraries-2016-honorable-mentions/#_

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Posted on Facebook by Beth Connor Pace
Another success story of a Sweet Briar alumna
Museum director invites the public to take a closer look
http://m.brownsvilleherald.com/news/local/article_cf799b10-7896-11e6-ae20-ef3f7e428ec7.html?mode=jqm

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Posted on Facebook by Leah Haes
Current students who live in P- House (Patteson House) found this picture in their attic. We have no idea who this is, and would love to solve the mystery

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Posted on Facebook Phyllis Watt Jordan
Exciting news: Sweet Briar will once again publish its printed magazine this fall, and that includes Class Notes. It’s been nearly two years since we published notes, so we’ll feature every class. Our deadline is tight: We need your submissions by Sept. 25. Your class secretary will be in touch soon, but to speed things up, you can use this online link.
http://sbc.edu/alumnae-development/class-notes/

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Submitted by Deirdre Conley
Produced in 1937 by Martha Clarke

 ALUMNAE ALLIANCE

 

The Briar Wire is out
http://sbc.edu/alumnae-development/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/the-briar-wire-september-2016.pdf

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If you’re planning to attend Founders’ Day on September 23rd, grab your tray and lunch with students at our SBC Career Services get-together. It’s a great opportunity to meet students and provide helpful career advice. Everyone welcome! RSVP here.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090d4ba5a62b0-sbccareer

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AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE ALUMNAE ALLIANCE
Critical need at Sweet Briar! We need your help!
The tennis courts at Sweet Briar were last resurfaced 12 years ago, but best practices among collegiate facilities call for resurfacing every 7 to 9 years. Maintenance was limited to patching any problem spots, but patching is not proper maintenance for the long term. As a result, water has penetrated many of the courts as far below the surface as 12 inches. This has caused foundational cracks, surface cracks, dead spots, and separation between the topcoat and the foundational layers of the courts. The courts now have to be rebuilt.

Rebuilding the tennis courts is a critical need for Sweet Briar not only for ODAC intercollegiate play but for rebuilding auxiliary revenue through camps and clinics in the off-season. Sweet Briar hosted a condensed version of Dennis van Der Meer’s adult tennis camp this summer; however, any expansion of the camps is in jeopardy due to the condition of the courts. The total sum needed for this project is $275,000. We have already received a $50,000 challenge gift from an anonymous donor to complete the rebuilding of the courts, and other donors have provided an additional $9,000 to date. Former tennis teammates are reaching out to each other to raise the remaining $216,000, but gifts are welcome from all of our Sweet Briar alumnae and friends. Work on the courts must begin before the winter months so that competitions and camps can resume in the spring; therefore, we must reach our goal by October 1, 2016. If the courts are not rebuilt in time for the spring season, our tennis team will have to hold its home matches at one of Amherst’s public schools.

If you have questions about this project or would like to make a gift of $10,000 or more, please contact Mary Pope M. Hutson ’83 at 434-381-6131. Click on the link for photos of the tennis courts in the latest Briar Wire.

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DO YOU SHOP ON AMAZON? DID YOU KNOW A PORTION OF YOUR PURCHASE COULD GO TOWARD SBC? SIGN UP FOR AMAZONSMILE AND SELECT “SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE” AS YOUR CHARITY! HTTPS://SMILE.AMAZON.COM/GP/CHPF/ABOUT/REF=SMI_SE_ABTPO_R_ABOUT_SMI

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DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN MAKE A MONTHLY GIFT TO SWEET BRIAR?THE COLLEGE CAN SET UP A RECURRING CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FOR YOU OR YOU CAN EVEN SET IT UP THROUGH YOUR BANK. CALL 1-800-381-6131 TO GET THE PROCESS STARTED!
TO MAKE A GIFT NOW, VISIT SBC.EDU/GIFT.

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To get the most out of Sweet Briar’s alumnae network go to

https://sweetbriar.alumnifire.com/

LIBERAL ARTS

Humanities under attack
http://www.trinitonian.com/humanities-under-attack/

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Wells Fargo ad campaign errs by undervaluing arts
http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20160911/BLOGS17/160909813/wells-fargo-ad-campaign-errs-by-undervaluing-arts

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Good news liberal arts majors – Your peers probably won’t outearn you forever
http://www.wsj.com/articles/good-news-liberal-arts-majors-your-peers-probably-wont-outearn-you-forever-1473645902

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Quick refresher – Here are Mellon’s goals for liberal arts education
http://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2016/9/12/quick-refresher-here-are-mellons-goals-for-liberal-arts-educ.html

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SCI-ARC launches liberal arts curriculum for its bachelor of architecture program
http://archinect.com/schools/release/88/sci-arc-launches-liberal-arts-curriculum-for-its-bachelor-of-architecture-program/149968065

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U.S. News recognizes Cornell as a top 100 liberal arts college
http://news.cornellcollege.edu/2016/09/u-s-news-recognizes-cornell-top-100-liberal-arts-college/

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Western Massachusetts college tops U.S. News & World Report list of Best Liberal Arts Colleges
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/09/western_massachusetts_institut.html

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Penn State to expand arts and humanities initiatives
http://news.psu.edu/story/425386/2016/09/12/research/penn-state-expand-arts-and-humanities-initiatives

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Humanities provide the framework for knowledge
http://windsorstar.com/opinion/columnists/humanities-provide-the-framework-for-knowledge

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Humanities degrees have employment value, too
http://www.dbknews.com/2016/09/14/humanities-degrees-have-employment-value-too/

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Your view – Liberal Arts degrees prepare practical students
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/article/20160915/OPINION/160919725

STEM

St. Kitt – Quinlan underscores important of STEM education
http://www.sknvibes.com/news/newsdetails.cfm/97694

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Back to school bus tour highlights importance of connecting America’s classrooms to the future and supporting STEM teacher leadership and education
https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/back-school-bus-tour-highlights-importance-connecting-america%E2%80%99s-classrooms-future-and-supporting-stem-teacher-leadership-and-education

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HOSC camps keep learning alive during fall break
http://www.tullahomanews.com/hosc-camps-keep-learning-alive-during-fall-break/

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YouTube science star – The importance of STEM education
http://kutv.com/features/fresh-living/youtube-science-star-the-importance-of-stem-education

 

WOMEN IN STEM

Fewer girls opting for maths, tech a worry – Melinda Gates
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/fewer-girls-opting-for-maths-tech-a-worry-melinda-gates/story-xInW7TLeHiDd5iSj2bHZPJ.html
and
http://examswatch.com/fewer-girls-opting-for-stem-subjects-melinda-gates/

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MSU grad, now 3M engineer, blinding them with science
http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/local/msu-grad-now-3m-engineer-blinding-them-with-science-3c1494a2-5ee1-1c50-e053-0100007f9d7c-393027181.html

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Study finds STEM workers more likely to find jobs in denser STEM labor markets
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160912132741.htm

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STEM grants from National Science Foundation aim at minority engineers
http://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/events-contests/event-coverage/stem-grants-national-science-foundation-aim-minority-engineers

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The gender pay gap actually is because of discrimination, according to yet another study
http://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/events-contests/event-coverage/stem-grants-national-science-foundation-aim-minority-engineers

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CSU works to close gender gap in engineering department
https://collegian.com/2016/09/csu-works-to-close-gender-gap-in-engineering-department/

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To succeed in tech women need more visibility
https://hbr.org/2016/09/to-succeed-in-tech-women-need-more-visibility

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The US attracts more international female STEM students
http://www.masterstudies.com/news/The-US-Attracts-More-International-Female-STEM-Students-1095/

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STEM women tell their story
http://www.pikecountycourier.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20160913/NEWS01/160919984

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Fact sheet – New progress and momentum in support President Obama’s ‘Computer Science for All’ initiative
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/09/14/fact-sheet-new-progress-and-momentum-support-president-obamas-computer

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The nearly forgotten story of the black women who helped land a man on the moon
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/the-nearly-forgotten-story-of-the-black-women-who-helped-land-a-man-on-the-moon/2016/09/12/95f2d356-7504-11e6-8149-b8d05321db62_story.html?wpisrc=nl_heads-draw6&wpmm=1

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Young Women’s Leadership Academy opens its doors
http://www.elpasoinc.com/special_sections/a_publication_in_collaboration_with_el_paso_independent_school_district/article_cd8d130a-7ab1-11e6-9acb-2f90668d1982.html

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Study shows unexpected path for women to major in science
https://www.laboratoryequipment.com/news/2016/09/study-shows-unexpected-path-women-major-science

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Chelsea Clinton – Education key to engaging more women in entrepreneurship
http://wraltechwire.com/chelsea-/16014200/

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UIC hoping to boost STEM inclusion through new grant program
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/09/14/uic-hoping-boost-stem-inclusion-through-new-grant-program

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Media lab conference addresses gender bias, diversity, and inclusion in STEM
http://news.mit.edu/2016/media-lab-conference-addresses-gender-bias-diversity-inclusion-in-stem-0914

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Number of women in STEM increases at MSU
http://statenews.com/article/2016/09/women-in-stem-increase

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Largest multi-disciplinary organization for women in STEM opens West Michigan chapter
http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2016/09/news-association-of-women-in-science

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Column – Ladies need STEM mentors
http://huntnewsnu.com/2016/09/column-ladies-need-stem-mentors/

STEAM

Letter – Arts education important part of curriculum
http://www.timesunion.com/tuplus-opinion/article/Letter-Arts-education-important-part-of-9215082.php
and
http://blog.timesunion.com/opinion/arts-education-important-part-of-curriculum/36278/

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Tallahassee Science Festival promotes youth education, involvement
http://www.fsunews.com/story/news/2016/09/11/tallahassee-science-festival-promotes-youth-education-involvement/90225206/

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STEAM and the educational growth of children in 2016
http://thyblackman.com/2016/09/12/steam-and-the-educational-growth-of-children-in-2016/

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How classrooms are changing to better teach ‘STEAM’ subjects
http://www.tucsonlocalmedia.com/online_features/education/article_05869fc2-7b7a-5dc7-b677-0d34b8bc3b8b.html

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NowNS – Students should consider coding for the future
http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/1396261-nowns-students-should-consider-coding-for-their-future

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What may be behind the 49ner’s $1 Million donation
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2016/09/14/what-may-be-behind-the-49ers-1-million-donation/

WOMEN’S COLLEGE

The story behind the unsung woman who transformed fashion photography
http://time.com/4437743/fashion-photography/

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Women’s colleges must accommodate, value trans women
http://miscellanynews.org/2016/09/14/opinions/womens-colleges-must-accommodate-value-trans-women/

STUDENT RECRUITMENT

Durbin urges community colleges to help ITT Tech students
http://www.wandtv.com/story/33068489/durbin-urges-community-colleges-to-help-former-itt-tech-students

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Global strategist joins E.Gordon Gee at West Virginia U
http://www.chronicle.com/article/Global-Strategist-Joins-E/237740

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Bishop State holds special enrollment meeting for ITT Tech students
http://local15tv.com/news/local/bishop-state-holds-special-enrollment-meeting-for-itt-tech-students-09-13-2016

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Why colleges in Appalachia are recruiting Latinos
http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2016/09/why-colleges-in-appalachia-are-recruiting-latinos/499871/

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Launch of CollegeFindMe – a network for students and colleges to find each other – reinvents the college admissions lifecycle benefiting students, guidance counselors and college admissions officers
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/launch-of-collegefindme—a-network-for-students-and-colleges-to-find-each-other—reinvents-the-college-admissions-lifecycle-benefiting-students-guidance-counselors-and-college-admission-officers-300328073.html

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State board launches year 2 of direct admissions and next steps Idaho 2.0
http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/news/education/state-board-launches-year-of-direct-admissions-and-next-steps/article_14a173c6-7ad0-11e6-8640-6b60b0ee3a19.html

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Parents must be careful when choosing schools overseas
http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/education/parents-must-be-careful-when-choosing-schools-overseas/162516.html

COLLEGE EQUESTRIAN PROGRAMS

Albion College opening new equestrian center arena
http://wwmt.com/news/local/albion-college-opening-equestrian-center-for-students

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Team building takes on new meaning for TCU equestrian
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article101861777.html

COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY AND AGRICULTURE

Unity College’s new leader sees a sustainable world without end
http://www.pressherald.com/2016/09/11/unity-colleges-new-leader-sees-a-sustainable-world-without-end/

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Green Mountain College’s national sustainability recognition
http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20160912/NEWS03/160919832/1001/NEWS

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Mark van Horn, UC Davis student farm director
http://ucfoodobserver.com/2016/09/11/mark-van-horn-uc-davis-student-farm-director/

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One college turns its football field into a farm and sees its students transform
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/one-college-turns-football-field-farm-sees-students-transform/

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The 10 best colleges for Eco-conscious students
http://www.takepart.com/photos/10-best-colleges-eco-conscious-students

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Q&A – New IC sustainability director discusses future goals
https://theithacan.org/news/qa-new-ic-sustainability-director-discusses-future-goals/

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College farms a new model for sustainable, local foods
http://www.gazettenet.com/College-farms-pioneer-new-models-of-providing-sustainable-local-food-4637047

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Students encourage composting
http://williamsrecord.com/2016/09/14/students-encourage-composting/

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New college for sustainability proposed
https://www.michigandaily.com/section/news/new-college-sustainability-proposed

COLLEGE FINANCES, GRANTS, ETC.

Data shows small two year colleges are a real bargain
http://www.mccookgazette.com/story/2338506.html

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Wallace-Sparks Campus awarded grant for Talent Search Project
http://www.wtvy.com/content/news/Wallace-Sparks-Campus-awarded-grant-for-Talent-Search-Project-393315621.html

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Lincoln College receiving $2.2 million grant
http://www.wandtv.com/story/33083368/lincoln-college-receiving-22-million-grant

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High Schoolers can now earn scholarship money by caring for family members
https://www.buzzfeed.com/mollyhensleyclancy/high-schoolers-can-now-earn-scholarship-money-by-caring-for?utm_term=.urml0JYom4#.chddkYxZaz

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$40 Million gift to arts & sciences kicks off variety of curricular initiatives
https://news.virginia.edu/content/40-million-gift-arts-sciences-kicks-variety-curricular-initiatives
and
http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/uva/uva-receiving-m-gift-for-school-of-arts-sciences/article_504251e6-58a8-582a-bafd-06d1c2bed866.html

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DAVIS-MARKS: Stamped schedules
http://yaledailynews.com/blog/2016/09/14/davis-marks-stamped-schedules/

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What college students need to know about FAFSA changes
http://www.consumerreports.org/personal-finance/what-college-students-need-to-know-about-fafsa-changes/

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Inmates get a second chance at federal grants for higher ed under experimental program
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/inmates-get-second-chance-federal-grants-higher-ed-experimental-program/

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USF professors receive $1.9 million in grants
https://sffoghorn.org/2016/09/14/usf-professors-receive-1-9-million-in-grants/

WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Ireland – Universities ‘more efficient’ with higher number of women
http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/education/universities-more-efficient-with-higher-number-of-women-35040748.html

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India – More women complete post-graduation than men – census
http://examswatch.com/more-women-complete-post-graduation-than-men-census/

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Empowering women through access to education
http://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/16/09/p8444877/empowering-women-through-access-to-education

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Women who build summit aims to boost Utah women
http://www.heraldextra.com/business/local/women-who-build-summit-aims-to-boost-utah-women/article_d1888760-131c-5b67-b86b-03f8893afd50.html

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The big difference between women and men’s earnings after college
https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/higher-education/report/2016/09/13/143412/the-big-difference-between-women-and-mens-earnings-after-college/

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Baylor panel highlights ‘Boundary Breaking Women’
http://www.wacotrib.com/news/higher_education/baylor-panel-highlights-boundary-breaking-women/article_fd9c18df-9422-5266-bc01-6bc8fe9b9ebc.html

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7 female Duke Deans share leadership insights
https://today.duke.edu/2016/09/7-female-duke-deans-share-leadership-insights

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The gender pay gap is the highest for students from elite colleges
http://www.businessinsider.com/gender-pay-gap-largest-for-students-from-elite-schools-2016-9

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RIT receives higher education excellence in diversity award from ‘Insight into Diversity’ magazine
http://www.rit.edu/news/story.php?id=56922

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Las Vegas higher education scene puts a Sin City spin on feminism
http://www.reviewjournal.com/view/las-vegas-higher-education-scene-puts-sin-city-spin-feminism

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The US has one of the worst gender pay gaps among the world’s wealthy countries
http://qz.com/782251/the-us-has-one-of-the-worst-gender-pay-gaps-according-to-this-study-of-35-countries-around-the-world-from-the-oecd/

OTHER

The face of colleges and universities today
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2016-09-13/the-face-of-colleges-and-universities-today

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Can China become the world’s education leader?
http://www.ozy.com/fast-forward/can-china-become-the-worlds-education-leader/71281

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Institutional landscapes – U.S. colleges compete in beauty contest
http://www.totallandscapecare.com/ole-miss-most-beautiful-campus-landscaping/

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International students struggling to stay in Canada
http://calgaryherald.com/news/national/international-students-struggling-to-stay-in-canada

EVENTS

Below is a collection on events that are happening around the country.  For more information on events in particular around Sweet Briar please checkhttp://sbc.edu/featured-events/

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Great news – the Briar radio is now streaming through @TuneIn. Download the app for easy car and mobile access. #NowPlayinghttp://tun.in/sfipU 🙂 Download now to be ready for our next Streamathon Sept. 18-21′
http://tunein.com/station/?StationId=235714

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OCTOBER 20

Please Join RVA SBC Alumnae Club as we welcome Dr Lynn Rainville, Reserach Professor and Director of the Tusculum Institute, to Richmond to hear her speak on “Sweet Briar Founders: What’s Past is Prologue.” Registration begins at 11:30am. The program will last from 12-1pm.

Lunch Cost: $20 (includes lunch and program)

We will be selling Dr Rainville’s book, “Sweet Briar College” for $25! You’ll be able to pick it up and get it autographed at the lunch. Reserve your copy today!
*If you are unable to attend the lunch but would still like an autograph, please let us know and we will get an autographed copy to you.

You can use the links below to PayPal funds for Lunch and Book, or mail checks to 8602 Lonepine Rd, Henrico VA 23294. Please RVSP by emailing rva.sbcalumnae@gmail.com

Order Book by: Wednesday, September 21st:
(click link to order your copy)
https://www.paypal.me/SBCAlumnaeRVA/25

RSVP for Lunch Spot by: Monday, October 17th:
(click link pay and reserve spot)
https://www.paypal.me/SBCAlumnaeRVA/20

VIXENS HELPING VIXENS

Temma Clark -Braverman
Hey everybody. My father died unexpectedly a week ago. A friend of my sister’s set up a gofund me for my mother for my dad’s final expenses etc. If you would be willing to donate or share or anything, I would really appreciate it. Thanks
https://www.gofundme.com/mikeyclarkbraverma