Good Thursday Morning,
Thank you to all who sent me emails with feedbacks and encouragement. It was very much appreciated. 🙂
Check out WWW.SBC.EDU and WWW.SBC2POINT0.ORG for Sweet Briar information
and
sbc.edu/news/ for the latest Sweet Briar news.
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Check out HTTP://SBC.EDU/ACADEMICS/SWEET-INFORMATION for course selection, programs, professors and more.
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VOLUNTEER FOR SWEET BRIAR
There is still time to sign up and become a Sweet Briar Alumnae Admissions Recruiter/Representative
Hello All-
Please use the NEW link to sign up:
The Alumnae Admissions Representatives/ Ambassadors are gathering!
If you are interested in representing Sweet Briar College at high
school college fairs, help recruit students at local high schools, or call prospective and accepted students please sign your name on the SBC page.
HTTP://SBC.EDU/ALUMDEV/VOLUNTEERS-NEEDED
From Teresa Tomlinson
Everyone: Look at this awesome page. Post the reason you went to Sweet Briar. Show stakeholders the impact of their investment.
http://sbc.edu/mmc/because-you
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NEWS
Sweet Briar
Changes will benefit campus life
http://www.thedaonline.com/opinion/article_c9a0fc7e-51eb-11e5-a557-9f2a71427f96.html
Final $3.6 Million is paid to keep Sweet Briar College open
http://www.richmond.com/news/local/education/article_724f843e-1b8b-5ac7-b852-f09b562bb7f6.html
Sweet Briar community celebrates $3.6 Million donation with bell ringing
All girl STEM camp to keep in mind for next summer
Liberal Arts
Liberal arts majors could become a thing of the past
KU liberal arts dean candidate stresses creativity to improve diversity, interdisciplinary work
http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2015/sep/02/ku-liberal-arts-dean-candidate-stresses-creativity/
5 highest paying bachelor degrees
http://www.payscale.com/career-news/2015/09/the-5-highest-paying-bachelors-and-associate-degrees
Convocation celebrates liberal arts
http://www.thebakerorange.com/news/2015/sep/02/convocation-celebrates-fine-arts-learning/
UW eau Claire slowly bring balance to science and liberal arts
The joy of teaching
https://www.luther.edu/ideas-creations-blog/?story_id=642483
New dean looks to update liberal arts
https://www.luther.edu/ideas-creations-blog/?story_id=642483
Student ambassadors link prospective U Va. students, current students, alumni
http://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2015/09/student-ambassadors-provide-new-perspective-uva
1000’s look to get involved at UGA activities fair
http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2015-09-02/thousands-look-get-involved-uga-activities-fair
Other
College women sound off on the disturbing sexism they face every day
http://mic.com/articles/124284/college-women-sound-off-on-the-disturbing-sexism-they-face-every-day
Universities take baby steps toward diversity
Pandor announces 42 new research chairs for female academics
UI opts out of campus pride survey
http://www.dailyillini.com/article/2015/09/uiuc-opts-out-of-campus-pride-survey
College focus on food to draw new students
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WRITERS WANTED
Now is a good time to write op-ed’s to different news papers to keep Sweet Briar in the spotlight . Here is a great list of newspapers and their submission information. GO!
http://www.theopedproject.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47&Itemid=65
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FUNDRAISER AND EVENTS
If you have a fundraiser that has not yet been published on this page please reply to this email or PM me on the VIXEN WATCH Facebook page. Please make sure you have proper contact info, also for people who are not on Facebook. And don’t forget to add the last day of the campaign. Thank you.
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Just a reminder – this is a very easy way to contribute to Saving Sweet Briar – sign up with Amazon Smiles and 0.5% will go to Saving Sweet Briar
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Support us by using iGive! We’ll get free donations every time you shop at 1,649 of the most popular online stores. And, from 8/10-8/19 just visiting stores could mean an extra $100 for us. Sign up today!:
http://www.iGive.com/SavingSweetBriarInc/?p=19992&jltest=1
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Virginia Historical Society Conference
Doing Local History: Surviving the Presence, Planning for the Future
Saturday, September 12 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: $25 per person
For more information please go to
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SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA
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CHICAGO, IL
Saturday, October 10 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Chicago Yacht Club
400 E Monroe St.
Chicago, Ill 60603
(312) 861 7777
communications@chicagoyachtclub.org
Please join us in welcoming our new President, Phillip Stone, to Sweet Briar and celebrating our next 114 years! Donations of $45 per person/$80 per couple, made payable to Sweet Briar College, are suggested.
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From Debbie Thurman
Everyone, my old friend Debbie Habel, new director of Amherst’s Habitat for Humanity, is organizing a 5K benefit run that also is in honor of Saving Sweet Briar, to be run on the SBC campus Oct. 10. They are looking for some alumnae to run. Entry fee discounted. Call 434-946-9596 for more info. Their website is being updated.
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Get yours while they last!!!!
Beautiful framed and matted 8″x 10″ print of the Refectory by Sweet Briar’s own French Impressionist,
Jill Steenhuis
Only $30
FREE SHIPPING
100% OF THE PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO RESTORING SWEET BRIAR.
Contact Ellen Weintraub to order
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A beautiful children’s book inspired by the fight to save Sweet Briar
How the Vixens Saved the School
Written by Josh Mundy
Illustrated by Victoria Hang
Here is the link to Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1514641259
And here is the link to the book’s Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/VickySavesTheSchool
We are donating 10% of all proceeds to Saving Sweet Briar. And remember if you are with Amazon Smile even more will be donated so Saving Sweet Briar.
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By Jo-Ann Merritt
Here’s a great glass Vixen head sun catcher made of glass. Beautiful! Proceeds will benefit Saving Sweet Briar. I, myself, ordered several to hang in my window and give away. They are beautiful.
https://squareup.com/market/joannmerritt
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By Margaret Williams Blout
Great Sweet Briar swag – proceeds will go to Sweet Briar www.etsy.com/shop/CranehillStudios
Winter is coming – get your pink and green infinity scarves – a portion of the proceeds will benefit Sweet Briar
https://www.etsy.com/listing/241929363/beautiful-pink-and-green-hand-crocheted
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Sweet Briar Swag with the traditional crest. 15% of the proceeds will benefit Sweet Briar
http://fineartamerica.com/featured/sweet-briar-crest-classic-maria-elena-ferran.html
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Beautiful handmade prints in bright colors for sale – and the great things is – 100% of the proceeds will go to Sweet Briar.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetlySassy?ref=hdr_shop_menu
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Maureen Baggett
I am donating 25% of my royalties from this book in 2015 to Saving Sweet Briar and 25% thereafter to the Sweet Briar endowment. It’s a nice conversation starter between you and your granddaughter.http://www.amazon.com/Nanas-Wish-Maureen–
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From Heather Pigg
I just wanted to let you all know that I have Sweet Briar merchandise for sale in my Redbubble shop. A portion of the proceeds that I receive from the purchase of the items with the Vixen on them will go towards a donation to Saving Sweet Briar, Inc.
Here are the 2 designs I have currently, and if anyone has any ideas for more, I would love to hear them!
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From Joan Dabney Clickner
We are now able to offer the Crispen Vixen (I like to call it the Victory Vixen) as sterling silver or 14K gold jewelry! Link to pendant is below, but we can also make a brooch, earrings, cuff, keychain, etc. 20% of proceeds will go to rebuilding Sweet Briar
http://www.formiadesign.com/product/crispen-vixen-pendant/
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Customized Coolers by Genny Kelley- 10% of proceeds go to Saving Sweet Briar
https://www.etsy.com/shop/VirginiaPrep?ref=hdr_shop_menu
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Buy your note cards, prints, gift cards designed by Katherine Orr and help save Sweet Briar. https://squareup.com/market/katorriginal-inc
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Posted by Jennifer Frost Holden
My friend and colleague, Laura Lenhert, is working on pottery again, so those of you who were interested may now contact her and place your orders. What a great way to commemorate 7/2/15! She can duplicate what she so graciously created for me, or, you can send her a photo of what you would like, and she can do that for you. I have had her do fraternity/sorority houses for my kids, houses, and even my daughter’s bridal bouquet as a wedding gift. She can also personalize on the back. Laura will make a contribution to SSB at a later date based on the number of orders that either reference my name, or SSB. I encourage you to reach out to Laura:
email Laura: potterybylaura@yahoo.com
website: www.potterybylaura.com
Platters (like below): $50
Square platters: $45
Round Ornaments: $15
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From Katherine Morse
I am thrilled to say that I will Always make a 20% donation to Sweet Briar College from all sales in the gallery of Sweet Briar from katherine-morse.artistwebsites.com
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From Kelly Gardner Headd
[I am] so excited to see that Adornment Needlepoint has created this vixen canvas in honor of SBC’s class of 2019!! 30% of proceeds go to SBC!
Pre-order at: www.adornmentneedlepoint.com
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From Meghan Meighan
INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE! The #SaveSweetBriar Keychain has done its job! Sweet Briar College has been saved and therefore this retired keychain is now $12 while supplies last. Get yours at MegEBespoke.etsy.com 
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A message from Myth Bayoud
Good morning fellow Vixens!
The Book Shop Working Group would love for you to post your SBC items that you have created or are in the process of creating. We want to compile a list of these fabulous items!!! Thank you so much!!
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FIND THESE AND OTHER FINE GOODS BY SWEET BRIAR ALUMNAE WITH PROCEEDS GOING TO SWEET BRIAR AT
https://www.facebook.com/Sweetbriaralumnaegoods?fref=ts
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VIXENS HELPING VIXENS
from Amy Leigh Campbell
Vixens, I have a student that needs help purchasing textbooks for a class. If you have any Amazon gift cards laying around or would be willing to send one for this purpose, the amount is $88.65 and your help would be greatly appreciated! PM me for the email address so I can make sure we don’t double up. Thanks all.
From Annamarie Lichtenberg
You know you went to SBC, if you might be missing some History Department Alumnae on our Email list. We are gathering supplies: pens, pencils, markers ect. for the department.
We have received a list from one of the professors. If you would like to take part, please send me or comment your email address. We are looking for donations from $1-$5. Thanks in advance!
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From Amy Ross Hanna
Attention Alumnae, Parents, and Friends of SBC!!!!!!
Each month you will have the opportunity to send a student, faculty member or staff a treat prepared by local pastry chef, Sandy Brooks. Each month the selections will be different. They will be boxed beautifully and delivered to campus. If interested you can contact Sandy directly (434 841 8565) or message me with your needs
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For August and September:
6 cupcakes $20
1 dozen cookies $20
You can speak to Sandy about flavors and other options for the selected treats.The price includes delivery to campus. We will need the students name and dorm information. If sending to a faculty or staff member, please include their department.
Sandy’s facebook page is: Pastry By Sandy
Holla Holla!!!!! Let’s spoil our SBC community!!!!!
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A CALL FOR HELP FROM SARAH BETZ BUCCIERO
A Sweet Briar alumna needs our help!
Kaeden, the daughter of Gwendolyn Hickey Babcock ’95 was hospitalized in April for seizures that cause respiratory arrest and paralysis. She spent two weeks in the hospital – much of it in ICU – and was in two different hospitals. She was making progress but the seizures continued in June and caused her to be hospitalized again. She has been at Hershey’s Med in PA and now has been transferred to Kennedy Krieger in Baltimore for six weeks of rehab.
She is currently staying at the Ronald McDonald house. However, as you all know medical bills will be outrageous even with a good insurance plan.
So please donate at
http://www.gofundme.com/kaeden
to help them with their medical bills. Any amount is appreciated.
From Sarah – Thank you all in advance for your kindness and for generosity. I know first hand how difficult it is to be in a new city and hospital with a sick child. But I also know how incredibly important it is to feel the love of your Sweet Briar sisters!
((HUGS!!))
Sarah
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From Felicia Bernstein
Please vote for Rose’s Fund for Animals-(best charity) We won in 2012 and 2013- since we don’t spend money on ads we do rely on word of mouth. Thank you
The time to vote is now! The highly-anticipated Asbury Park Press’ annual Best of the Best competition is open for voting.
VOTE: Asbury Park Press Best of the Best contest
Roses Fund for Animals won in 2012 and 2013 and came in second 2014. Lets win in 2015
http://app.secondstreetapp.com/l/Asbury-Park-Press-Monmouth-Best-of-the-Best-2015-1
Click on ‘Charitable Organization’- write in or choose Roses fund for Animals
Thank you- please vote as often as you can
Best Of 2015 – Asbury Park Press
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Calling all former Vixen ATHLETES!!! As part of 2.0 work – I am leading an effort to reach out to anyone that played a varsity sport(s) at Sweet Briar. We are looking to continue to collect history, photos, memories of your experiences as a student athlete. As well as try and engage you in the future of athletics at Sweet Briar through volunteering your skills in multiple areas.
Please PM me or e-mail me
with your info and interest in helping join our Vixen Alumnae Athletics team!!
Holla Holla,
Cathy Cummings Krolczyk’95
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Our fellow alumna, Kim Cool, who is working on coffee book still needs your help. Please send high quality photos AND comments of Sweet Briar, its history, and the events of the past months. Anyone who contributes will be credited in the book. She is currently working on a coffee table book which she plans to sell for $25 with all proceeds going to restore Sweet Briar.
Kim is asking especially for some photos with the pink dogwoods in bloom, some from Monument Hill of the campus, and some of a May Day weekend with the hoop skirts, etc.
Please send high resolution color photos of SBC any era and any majors or activities to
Kcoolone@aol.com
100 percent of proceeds to SBC…I want as many alumnae involved as possible because that is what it took to save Sweet Briar and we want the world to know how special we are. Everyone who contributes photos or comments will be credited. Please help…Books are my business and I want this to be the best of all because it is for Sweet Briar.
Kim Cool 1962
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Anna ten Bensel
Hey y’all! My few remaining crew are helping me with the rest of this documentary but we still need help! Since we are planning a box office release, we really need help funding it! Please just spread the word!! We have less than a month to ensure we hit every deadline!! Thanks to our SBC connections, we have been able to secure screens internationally for a 6 week run starting January 1, 2016 (right when seniors are looking at colleges ;D)! I’d really like all the money the film makes to go right back into Sweet Briar for future students and staff! With that being said, we still have a TON of money to raise and only 30 days to do it – so share the links, spread the love and let the show begin!!
Any questions, comments and suggestions – please feel free to direct them my way!
Interested in volunteering? Join our Facebook group The Sweet Life Documentary – crew and friends!
http://www.thesweetlifefilm.com/support..html
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FROM BROOKE LINVILLE
Hey all, I am on a proposed panel by SXSW (South By Southwest), and I could REALLY use your vote! Would you mind clicking on this link at casting your thumbs up in the upper left hand corner?! You need to create an account with SXSW, and you can only vote once, but it would be incredibly helpful and valuable to me! Ends September 4, 2015
http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/48562
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CALLING ALL ANGELS! Yes, I am here again, but we now have a new mission (and the donations will be TAX DEDUCTIBLE and COUNT towards our September GOAL!!!!!) We need to help some students out…PM me for further information, but if you have some MOOLAH lying around…feel free to complete form here smile emoticon I love you all!!!!
vixenwatch 
Hi, I wanted to thank you for all of the wonderful information you have pulled together for so many emails, I have found it very valuable! Now that things are not as hectic, slowing down to twice a week seems very reasonable. I am grateful that you still plan to continue the emails!
FYI, I write the Parent to Parent blog on the SBC website http://parent.blog.sbc.edu/ Would you mind mentioning the blog in your next email?
Thanks and have a great weekend! Debbie Sackman 703-582-2987 Mom of Julia Rhinehart, Class of 2018
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Hi Debbie,
Thank you for your feedback. It is very much appreciated. Of course, I will add you Parent to Parent blog. It should be in tomorrow’s Vixen Watch. Thanks again and ‘Holla! Holla!’
Monika 🙂
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