VIXEN WATCH FOR JUNE 25, 2016

 

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

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THE SWEET BRIAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAD ITS 18TH AND FINAL MEETING OF THE FISCAL YEAR ON
JUNE 19, 2016.
HERE IS THE REPORT
http://sbc.edu/news/board-report-on-june-19-meeting/

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WE STILL NEED TO RAISE $1 MILLION TO REACH OUR GOAL OF $10 MILLION BY JUNE 30 AS PART OF THE
NEXT IS NOW CAMPAIGN.
TIME IS OF ESSENCE AS WE ONLY HAVE 5 (!) DAYS LEFT!
SO IF YOU HAVE BEEN PUTTING OFF YOUR ANNUAL GIFT TO SWEET BRIAR
NOW WOULD BE A GREAT TIME TO DONATE.

 ASIDE FROM REACHING THIS GOAL, WE ALSO NEED TO INCREASE THE DONATION PARTICIPATION WHICH IS VERY IMPORTANT TO HELP WITH GRANT ELIGIBILITY.
SO PLEASE DONATE.
NO GIFT IS TOO SMALL OR TO LARGE.

SWEET BRIAR IS ACCEPTING DONATIONS ONLINE:
sbc.edu/gift
OR BY MAIL
SEND A CHECK TO:
SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE
DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
P.O.BOX 1057
SWEET BRIAR, VA 24595
AND DON’T FORGET TO CHECK WHETHER YOUR OR YOUR SPOUSE’S EMPLOYER WILL MATCH YOUR GIFT.

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AND ON THAT NOTE –
HERE IS A MESSAGE FROM SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE PRESIDENT STONE ASKING FOR OUR HELP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSvTEhT7DdU&feature=youtu.be

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KIM COOL ’62 WOULD LIKE TO REMIND YOU THAT HER COFFEE TABLE BOOK
“SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE IN PERPETUITY”
IS READY FOR SALE AND CAN BE BOUGHT AT THE BOOKSTORE FOR $24.95
OR
DIRECTLY FROM KIM FOR $24.95 PLUS $5 S/H.
Send your check of $29.95 to:
KIM COOL
312 SHORE ROAD
VENICE, FL 34285
KIM WILL ALSO SIGN THE BOOK AT NO EXTRA CHARGE.
THE COFFEE TABLE BOOK WHICH IS CHOCK FULL OF BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS OF SWEET BRIAR CHRONICLES LAST YEAR’S EFFORTS TO KEEP THE COLLEGE OPEN.
100% OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT
SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE. 
THIS BOOK WHICH YOU CAN SHOW TO YOUR FRIENDS AND POTENTIAL VIXENS MAKES A WONDERFUL GIFT.  SO, WHY NOT ORDER A COPY TODAY?

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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

Bliss G. ‘Candy’ Warner ’71, financial worker and lacrosse mom dies
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/obituaries/bs-md-ob-bliss-warner-20160625-story.html

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HSRP program examines Oscar-nominated film about immigration in the 1980’s
http://sbc.edu/news/hsrp-program-examines-oscar-nominated-film-about-immigration-in-the-1980s/

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10 years and counting – An oral history of Endstation Theatre Company
http://www.newsadvance.com/the_burg/features/cover_story/years-and-counting-an-oral-history-of-endstation-theatre-company/article_61d22f2c-271a-5dea-bfde-02263ed79074.html

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Amherst County introduced to first ever economic development plan
http://wsls.com/2016/06/22/amherst-county-introduced-to-first-ever-economic-development-plan/

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President Stone calls on Sweet Briar Community to make history
http://sbc.edu/news/president-stone-calls-on-the-sweet-briar-community-to-make-history/

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

SWEET WEEKS

The next Sweet Weeks at Sweet Briar is August 1 through 19.  Sign in sheets/participation forms will be posted soon.
You can also find more information on the different ways to volunteer for Sweet Briar.
http://oldweb.sbc.edu/alumdev/volunteer

SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR COMMUNITY

Posted on Facebook by Lenora Farrington-Sarrouf
Good Bye Medgar Evers College, Hello Sweet Briar
https://www.theodysseyonline.com/black-diaspora-to-pearls

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Posted on Facebook by Mary Sue Thomas
Top 10 most beautiful colleges – (spoiler:  Sweet Briar College is among them)
https://www.universities.com/articles/top-10-beautiful-campuses/

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Submitted by Deirdre Conley
Focus on love income women – after 6 months of education on coding 70% employed

http://laboratoria.la 

 ALUMNAE ALLIANCE

Holla, holla, Class of 1967! We have until June 30 to increase participation for ALL classes… Who’s going to overcome this level of participation?

During Reunion Convocation this past Saturday, we announced many statistics about participation in giving to the Sweet Briar Fund so far this year. Congratulations to the Class of 1967, who have the highest participation level at 37.2%! Find out more about our Next is NOW special initiative at
http://oldweb.sbc.edu/alumdev/next-now or visitsbc.edu/gift to make a gift today.

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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.
LIBERAL ARTS

Local view – ‘Liberal arts’ not a political term
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/opinion/local-view/4059590-local-view-liberal-arts-not-political-term

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Students travel to Cuba for embedded Liberal Arts course
http://news.psu.edu/story/415527/2016/06/22/academics/students-travel-cuba-embedded-liberal-arts-course

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Changing terrain of higher education
http://www.argusleader.com/story/opinion/2016/06/18/changing-terrain-higher-education/85341782/

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Your view – ‘Deep reading’ conference pushes education transformation
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/article/20160619/OPINION/160619547

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Sarah Thompson on liberal arts education
http://www.stthomas.edu/news/qa-sarah-thompson-04/

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Art history students face challenges of finding jobs in traditional major-related occupations
http://www.idsnews.com/article/2016/06/art-history-jobs

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Yale NUS conference draws participants from across the United States to campus
http://news.yale.edu/2016/06/23/yale-nus-conference-draws-participants-across-united-states-campus

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Tradition of innovation
https://www.wlu.edu/tradition-of-innovation?feature=true&id=x15929

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Why the humanities are vital to music education
https://www.linktv.org/shows/artbound/why-the-humanities-are-vital-to-music-education

STEM

Make STEM exciting – not just compulsory
http://www.educatoronline.com.au/news/make-stem-exciting–not-just-compulsory-218161.aspx

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New tech and ‘digitally savvy’ businesses urged to work with teachers to help close STEM skills gap
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/science-technology-engineering-maths-new-tech-digital-business-education-stem-skills-gap-a7092826.html

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18 STEM activity ideas, resources to promote summer learning
http://www.educationworld.com/a_news/18-stem-activity-ideas-resources-promote-summer-learning-1537730637

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Diversifying STEM
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/readersrespond/bs-ed-ptech-20160624-story.html

WOMEN IN STEM

More than half of Dartmouth’s engineering graduates this year were women
http://qz.com/712626/more-than-half-of-dartmouths-engineering-graduates-this-year-were-women/

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Report – 12% of engineers are women
http://www.waaytv.com/tech_alabama/report-percent-of-engineers-are-women/article_e6e65750-3662-11e6-acdd-83472278d0e8.html

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Anne Fulwood – What women want and why men matter
http://www.womensagenda.com.au/talking-about/opinions/item/7104-anne-fulwood-what-women-want-and-why-men-matter

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STEM academy empowers girls
http://www.aikenstandard.com/article/20160619/AIK0101/160619419

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Jill Biden  – Costa Rica is a leader in gender equality
http://www.ticotimes.net/2016/06/19/jill-biden-costa-rica-leader-gender-equality

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Why are there so few women scientists and engineers?
http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/why-are-there-so-few-women-scientists-and-engineers/story-29422185-detail/story.html

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The skills women need to find jobs in the technological revolution
https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/blogs/insight/the-skills-women-need-to-find-jobs-in-the-131623678.html

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Oracle pledges additional $3 Million to draw more girls to STEM
http://www.educationdive.com/news/oracle-pledges-additional-3m-to-draw-more-girls-to-stem/421211/

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ManyMentors patches STEM’s ‘Leaky Pipeline’ with community
http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2016-06-20/manymentors-patches-stems-leaky-pipeline-with-community

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Campbell Brown – Why we must unite to close the STEM gender gap
https://www.the74million.org/article/campbell-brown-why-we-must-unite-to-close-the-stem-gender-gap

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‘Man’s World’? Think again – Girls break into architecture field at STEM camp
http://www.newsherald.com/lifestyle/20160621/mans-world-think-again-girls-break-into-architecture-field-at-stem-camp

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Shaun Robinson launches S.H.A.U.N. foundation to empower women and girls.

http://www.essence.com/2016/06/21/shaun-robinson-launches-foundation-empower-girls-women

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Landing the It job before it was in
http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Article-landing-it-job-it-was

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I failed as a woman in STEM
http://freebeacon.com/culture/failed-woman-stem/

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This is officially the best city in the world for women entrepreneurs
http://fortune.com/2016/06/22/new-york-women-entrepreneurs/

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Brexit and National Women in Engineering Day
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/bernadette-ballantyne/brexit-and-national-women-in-engineering-day_b_10609260.html

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National Women in Engineering Day – “We need more female role models”
http://www.tctmagazine.com/tctblogs/laura-griffiths-blog/national-women-in-engineering-day-2016/
and
http://www.wearethecity.com/celebrating-national-women-engineering-day-23-june-2016/
and
http://www.yoursubseanews.com/dstl+%E2%80%93+supporting+national+women+in+engineering+day+2016_133663.html
and
http://www.eadt.co.uk/business/edf_energy_sizewell_b_team_supports_national_women_in_engineering_day_event_1_4590014

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My god, it’s a woman
http://www.wearethecity.com/god-woman-city-eye/

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Putting technology to good use by supporting women in STEM
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/laura-wheeler/women-in-stem_b_10593368.html

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Hirono promotes Hawai’i STEM opportunities
http://mauinow.com/2016/06/22/hirono-promotes-hawaii-stem-opportunities/

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Female Rolls Royce engineer inspires future STEM talent in schools
http://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/design-engineering-news/female-rolls-royce-engineer-inspires-future-stem-talent-in-schools/142468/

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Why no-one wants to talk about workplace inequality
http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/no-talk-workplace-inequality-article-1.2684259

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Cracking the kode
http://www.laduenews.com/the-daily/cracking-the-kode/article_339cf623-5771-58b6-82d9-f9ac73ae6531.html

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Women in STEM is necessary for an innovative and prosperous country
http://www.hilltimes.com/2016/06/23/women-in-stem-is-necessary-for-an-innovative-and-prosperous-country/71227

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Montana Tech girls STEM camp encourages ‘Steminism‘  [I kind of like this term]
http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/ktvm/montana-tech-girls-stem-camp-encourages-steminism/27525153

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What are you saying – Clair Cajka and Veronica Kim
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/community/durham-news/dn-opinion/article85056917.html

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Black women in STEM speak out against discrimination
http://www.indianapolisrecorder.com/article_602f00bc-587a-5d36-b6de-2a830fecb034.html

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4 things all women STEM grads should know before an interview
http://technical.ly/philly/2016/06/24/yvonne-chen-advice-women-tech-interviews/

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Media release – Leading NASA engineer launches network for female students
http://www.allmediascotland.com/media-releases/118031/media-release-leading-nasa-engineer-launches-network-for-female-students/

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Mac scientists awarded $15.7 million for research
http://www.thespec.com/news-story/6738759-mac-scientists-awarded-15-7-million-for-research/

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Why I’m over getting girls to code
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/adda-birnir/why-im-over-getting-girls_b_10657252.html

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WeAreTheCity features in MediaPlanet’s women in STEM campaign
http://www.wearethecity.com/wearethecity-features-mediaplanets-women-stem-campaign/

STEAM

Learning environments contract awarded to PCSV
http://gulfnewsjournal.com/stories/510898754-learning-environments-contract-awarded-to-pcsv

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Rock school launching STEAM
http://www.alliednews.com/news/local_news/rock-schools-launching-steam/article_ce52dc3c-6860-53ad-bec6-1579d9a2624c.html

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Full STEAM ahead as university invests £3m in PhD students
http://www.bqlive.co.uk/2016/06/20/full-steam-ahead-as-university-invests-3m-in-phd-students/

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Meet the winners of the second annual New York City ’10 under 20 – young innovators to watch’ awards
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/meet-the-winners-of-the-2nd-annual-new-york-city-10-under-20-young-innovators-to-watch-awards-300287018.html

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Robotic Toys’ ability to strengthen STEAM skills in children will boost the global entertainment robots market through 2020 – reports Technavio
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160620005529/en/Robotic-Toys%E2%80%99-Ability-Strengthen-STEAM-Skills-Children

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ASO announces 2016-2017 season
http://theind.com/article-23445-ASO-announces-2016-2017-season.html

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Partnership and Collaboration
http://www.news.ucsb.edu/2016/016964/partnership-and-collaboration

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Focus on the process not just the product
https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/article/focusing-on-the-process-not-just-the-product

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Humans will work and live in Space within 25 years
http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=48945

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MASH actor Alan Alda among speakers at Rome STEAM conference
http://www.uticaod.com/news/20160621/mash-actor-alan-alda-among-speakers-at-rome-steam-conference

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Inspiring native youth to think about college
https://asunow.asu.edu/20160621-creativity-inspire-camp-native-american-youth

STUDENT RECRUITMENT

At tale of two campuses – US public universities recruiting more out-of-state students
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/blog/tale-two-campuses-us-public-universities-recruiting-more-out-state-students

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Recruiting column – 10 recruiting facts most recruits don’t know
http://usatodayhss.com/2016/recruiting-column-10-recruiting-facts-most-recruits-dont-know

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Corinthian Colleges used recruiting incentives, documents show
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/23/business/corinthian-colleges-used-recruiting-incentives-documents-show.html

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More companies offering help with student loans as a recruiting tool, reveals survey
https://www.goodcall.com/news/companies-offer-financial-help-pay-off-student-loans-recruiting-tool-07751

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Paine recruits high school students offering free college credits despite uncertain future
http://wjbf.com/2016/06/23/paine-recruits-high-school-students-offering-free-college-credits-despite-uncertain-future/

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US public universities are recruiting more out-of-state students as they are willing to pay higher tuition
http://www.universityherald.com/articles/32517/20160624/u-s-universities-us-public-universities-out-of-state-students-university-of-connecticut-university-of-virginia-university-of-california-university-of-massachusetts-umass-amherst-students-ed.htm

 

COLLEGE FINANCES, GRANTS, ETC.

For-profit college fiasco: Why a watchdog needs a watchdog
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/22/upshot/for-profit-college-fiasco-why-a-watchdog-needs-a-watchdog.html?_r=0

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America’s for-profit college watchdog might get shut down
http://fortune.com/2016/06/23/accrediting-council-recognition-vote/

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Pell Grants for prisoners –  Obama to give inmates a second chance at college
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2016/06/24/pell-grants-prisoners-obama-give-inmates-second-chance-college/86312598/

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Sterling College receives $225,000 foundation grant to expand global field studies
http://www.vermontbiz.com/news/sterling-college-receives-225000-foundation-grant-expand-global-field-studies

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A victory for affirmative action and for many colleges a sigh of relief
http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/06/23/482781691/a-victory-for-affirmative-action-and-for-many-colleges-a-sigh-of-relief

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Paine recruits high school students offering free college credits despite uncertain future
http://wjbf.com/2016/06/23/paine-recruits-high-school-students-offering-free-college-credits-despite-uncertain-future/

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Reinvent of bust – An esteemed liberal arts college pushes for new revenue
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2016/06/22/reinvent-or-bust-an-esteemed-liberal-arts-college-pushes-for-new-revenue/

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This is Trump’s stance on student loans – and it could hurt poor students
http://college.usatoday.com/2016/06/22/this-is-trumps-stance-on-student-loans-and-it-could-hurt-poor-students/

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White House plan to provide 12,000 inmates with federal grants for college courses
http://www.wsj.com/articles/white-house-plan-to-provide-12-000-inmates-with-federal-grants-for-college-courses-1466774399
and
http://news4sanantonio.com/news/nation-world/inmates-to-receive-education-grants-despite-law-prohibiting-it

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Guide to college grants and how they differ from scholarships
https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/loans/student-loans/grants-for-college/

 

WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Millennial women will close the gender pay gap – and marketers are taking note
http://www.fastcompany.com/3060489/millennial-women-will-close-the-gender-pay-gap-and-marketers-are-taking-note

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Exceptional women are being undervalued
http://city-press.news24.com/News/exceptional-women-are-being-undervalued-20160620

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Amazing – Berber girls most affected by high illiteracy rate in Morocco
http://unpo.org/article/19267

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In Morocco’s Atlas Mountains Berber girls find their way out of rural poverty – an education
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jun/18/girls-poverty-school-university-morocco-africa

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Dr. Jill Biden travels to Lima and Cusco, Peru to highlight girls’ education and women’s empowerment
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/06/20/dr-jill-biden-travels-lima-and-cusco-peru-highlight-girls-education-and

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Women in the workforce – not yet a better balance
http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/ehA6VpaCCvOs0OjXfVKOZM/Women-in-the-workplace-Not-yet-a-better-balance.html

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Brain tumor risk linked with higher education, study finds
http://www.livescience.com/55131-brain-tumors-linked-to-education-level.html
and
http://www.news-medical.net/news/20160621/University-education-linked-to-higher-risk-of-brain-tumor.aspx
and
http://www.parentherald.com/articles/50326/20160621/brain-tumor-risk-higher-education-connected.htm
and
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/06/160620221757.htm
and
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2016/06/21/university-graduates-brain-tumour_n_10593192.html

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Radical gender equality plan for Irish university
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/radical-gender-equality-plan-for-national-university-of-ireland-galway

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Commission to offer gender equality advice for universities
http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/79831/Commission-to-offer-gender-equality-advice-for-universities

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‘Pinklining’ – How women of color are disproportionately by Wall Street’s predatory practices
http://www.salon.com/2016/06/23/pinklining_how_women_of_color_are_disproportionately_hurt_by_wall_streets_predatory_practices/

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Education is the main cause of gender gap, say engineering professionals
http://www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/education/education-is-the-main-cause-of-gender-gap-say-engineering-professionals/23/06/

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A second chance for an education
http://blog.ed.gov/2016/06/second-chance-education/

 

OTHER

Report – Fewer than two thirds graduate at most Wisconsin private colleges
http://www.jsonline.com/news/education/report-fewer-than-two-thirds-graduate-at-most-wisconsin-private-colleges-b99747701z1-383877721.html

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Education for a jobless future – Are colleges preparing students for the workforce?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2016/06/21/education-for-a-jobless-future-are-colleges-preparing-students-for-the-workforce/

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Texas A&M shows that affirmative action isn’t necessary
http://www.campusreform.org/?ID=7727

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New Barnard College curriculum to teach its female students ‘how to think’
http://www.thecollegefix.com/post/27956/

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A chance for an education
http://blog.ed.gov/2016/06/second-chance-education/

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A victory for affirmative action and for many colleges a sigh of relief
http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/06/23/482781691/a-victory-for-affirmative-action-and-for-many-colleges-a-sigh-of-relief

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BREXIT result – What does it mean for the UK’s higher education sector and students?
http://www.independent.co.uk/student/news/eu-referendum-result-brexit-leave-remain-higher-education-sector-students-a7100106.html

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How BREXIT impacts the higher-education sector
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865656878/How-Brexit-impacts-the-higher-education-sector.html?pg=all

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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April 8 through July 14 

Sweet Briar alumna and artist Jill Steenhuis is on her US Spring and Summer Tour.  For locations and dates please go to
http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/1423647/4fc92d9611/578217985/9c0a8e260d/

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June 29

Wednesday, June 29 from 11:30 to 1:00 PM
Willow Oaks Country Club
6228 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225
Tickets available at www.paypal.m

Vixen Watch for June 18, 2016

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

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ACCORDING TO THE BIAR WIRE LAST WEEK, WE ARE ABOUT $1.4 MILLION SHY OF REACHING OUR GOAL OF $10 MILLION BY JUNE 30 AS PART OF THE
NEXT IS NOW CAMPAIGN.
SO IF YOU HAVE BEEN PUTTING OFF YOUR ANNUAL GIFT TO SWEET BRIAR
NOW WOULD BE A GREAT TIME TO DONATE.

ASIDE FROM REACHING THIS GOAL, WE ALSO NEED TO INCREASE THE DONATION PARTICIPATION WHICH IS VERY IMPORTANT TO HELP WITH GRANT ELIGIBILITY.
SO PLEASE DONATE.
NO GIFT IS TOO SMALL OR TO LARGE.

SWEET BRIAR IS ACCEPTING DONATIONS ONLINE:

HTTPS://WWW.OFFICIALPAYMENTS.COM/PC_TEMPLATE_COBRAND.JSP;JSESSIONID=KSZJS5F2U0FCV5MNWK3VFETY.WORKER01?BODY=PC_STEP2_AMOUNT_BODY.JSP

OR BY MAIL
SEND A CHECK TO:
SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE
DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
P.O.BOX 1057
SWEET BRIAR, VA 24595
AND DON’T FORGET TO CHECK WHETHER YOUR OR YOUR SPOUSE’S EMPLOYER WILL MATCH YOUR GIFT.

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PLEASE HELP SWEET BRIAR WIN THE BEST NICKNAME CONTEST.
JUST GO TO: 
https://www.justrivals.com/rivalry/sports/uc-santa-cruz-banana-slugs-vs-sweet-briar-college-vixens/32027
AND VOTE ON YOUR PC, LAPTOP, SMARTPHONE FOR SWEET BRIAR.
WE MUST NOT LOOSE TO THE BANANA SLUGS. 

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PLEASE ALSO VOTE FOR SWEET BRIAR IN THIS CONTEST:
“WHICH WOMEN’S COLLEGE REIGNS SUPREME?”
https://www.justrivals.com/rivalry/politics/wellesley-college-vs-sweet-briar-college/32165

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SWEET BRIAR NEWS

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.

Storbeck/Pimental to find president for Sweet Briar
http://huntscanlon.com/storbeckpimentel-find-president-sweet-briar-college/

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Sweet Briar’s choice of its next leader
http://www.newsadvance.com/opinion/editorials/sweet-briar-s-choice-of-its-next-leader/article_ea71ae66-33ff-11e6-8243-f3b38ccb6f36.html

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Transfer student follows passion for design and business in summer internship
http://sbc.edu/news/transfer-student-follows-passion-for-design-and-business-in-summer-internship/

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‘Industrialized Killing Tour’ , part one
http://sbc.edu/news/industrialized-killing-tour-part-one/

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Serrano selected as new director of athletic training
http://vixenathletics.com/general/2015-16/releases/20160615okjio7

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Vixens garner CSCAA scholar all-american team honors
http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/wswimdive/2015-16/releases/20160615l6ci0y

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

SWEET WEEKS

The next Sweet Weeks at Sweet Briar is August 1 through 19.  Sign in sheets/participation forms will be posted soon.
You can also find more information on the different ways to volunteer for Sweet Briar.
http://oldweb.sbc.edu/alumdev/volunteer

SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR COMMUNITY

Shared by Sweet Briar College on Facebook
Sweet Briar College’s first Girls in the Liberal Arts Camp starts today! Sixty-two middle school girls were expected at check-in. They will spend the next three days exploring Sweet Briar’s academic and outdoor opportunities. Welcome to campus!

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Posted on Facebook by Adam Forsberg
White & Case 2016 Pro Bono Awards
“Miami
Raoul Cantero, Evelyn Fanneron, Mark Franke (New York), Mark Fuhr, Fan He, Tamara Van Heel, Warren Klinger (New York), Thomas Lauria, Kathryn Mims (Washington, DC), Michael Shepherd, Cheryl Sloane and Jason Zakia
For exceptional pro bono representation of The Faculty of Sweet Briar College, a historic 114-year old women’s college in the State of Virginia. These lawyers assisted the college when it faced the threat of closure. The team secured a settlement for faculty members that requires the College to remain open for the next academic year to afford time to revitalize the institution, and secures severance for affected employees.”
2016 Pro Bono Awards
http://www.whitecase.com/social-responsibility/2016-pro-bono-awards

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Posted on Facebook by Sweet Briar College Admissions
Today was the final day of our Girls in the Liberal Arts Camp. Before leaving the girls gave the college a ‪#‎hollaholla‬. Thank you to Lori Lee, an assistant professor at Flagler College and mother of one of the campers, for the video! ‪#‎girlsinliberalarts‬‪#‎futureperformers‬‪#‎futureleaders‬‪#‎futurevixens‬

https://igcdn-videos-c-13-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t50.2886-16/13468015_616411745188053_1163924377_n.mp4

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Submitted by Deirdre Conley
Emoji and gender equality
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3BjUvjOUMc&app=desktop

 ALUMNAE ALLIANCE

Holla, holla, Class of 1967! We have until June 30 to increase participation for ALL classes… Who’s going to overcome this level of participation?

During Reunion Convocation this past Saturday, we announced many statistics about participation in giving to the Sweet Briar Fund so far this year. Congratulations to the Class of 1967, who have the highest participation level at 37.2%! Find out more about our Next is NOW special initiative at
http://oldweb.sbc.edu/alumdev/next-now or visitsbc.edu/gift to make a gift today.

LIBERAL ARTS

What we owe to the Liberal Arts (Please scroll down to the fifth letter)
http://www.independent.ie/opinion/letters/solving-water-issue-34792980.html

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Scott Miller – Why arts education matters
http://pilotonline.com/opinion/columnist/guest/scott-miller-why-arts-education-matters/article_343e416f-a7cf-5232-bf6b-54ebe7145403.html

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Careers now – Does your major really matter?
http://www.telegram.com/article/20160612/NEWS/160619898

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Stephen Broskoske – Arts in school prepares students to be creative thinkers
http://www.mcall.com/opinion/mc-arts-education-broskoske-yv–20160613-story.html

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Could a college degree in comedy be anything other than a joke?
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/13/magazine/could-a-college-degree-in-comedy-be-anything-other-than-a-joke.html?_r=0

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Developing priorities during college search
http://www.forbes.com/sites/willarddix/2016/06/13/developing-priorities-during-the-college-search/#74cb3e811563

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Muhlenberg’s Sarah Cox to participate in governor’s school for the arts program
http://surfky.com/index.php/muhlenberg/news-muhlenberg/109725-muhlenberg-s-sarah-cox-to-participate-in-governor-s-school-for-the-arts-program

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The philosophy of what makes a university
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/06/14/questions-raised-about-cuts-liberal-arts-programs-western-illinois

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Top 10 colleges of fortune 500 CEO’s
http://time.com/money/4364104/top-colleges-fortune-500-ceos/

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Arts and Humanities – Don’t leave school without them
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/christine-henseler/arts-humanities-dont-leav_b_10456556.html

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‘Hamilton’ and liberal education
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-roth/hamilton-and-liberal-educ_b_10465636.html

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Planned leadership change at Great Books college stirs angst
http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/entertainment/article83894142.html
and
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/education/st-john-s-weighs-one-president-for-both-campuses/article_4facb99f-4340-53b3-ac0b-c87ca7f1754a.html
and
http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/annapolis/ph-ac-cn-stjohns-vote-0618-20160617-story.html

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Miami University among top colleges for Fortune 500 CEO’s
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2016/06/15/time-miami-university-among-top-colleges-fortune-500-ceos/85949010/

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Speak frankly, at West Point
http://harvardmagazine.com/2016/07/speaking-frankly-at-west-point

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Making the case for a liberal arts education
http://www.theintell.com/life-style/reality/making-the-case-for-a-liberal-arts-education/article_2910e483-f244-52d8-9595-90624d3bc051.html

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On the slow death of humanities
http://www.counterpunch.org/2016/06/17/on-the-slow-death-of-the-humanities/

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Donnie Johnston – Here’s some sage advice for new graduates
http://www.fredericksburg.com/fls/donnie-johnston-some-sage-advice-for-new-graduates/article_f4d144a7-f989-5d48-a124-f7e94d33b1ca.html

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President Bergeron talks with NBC Connecticut about the benefits of liberal arts
http://www.conncoll.edu/news/news-archive/2016/president-bergeron-talks-with-nbc-connecticut-about-the-benefits-of-the-liberal-arts-.html#.V2VqJLgrLIU

STEM

Three questions with Jesse Lovejoy, director of STEM education for the San Francisco 49ers
http://www.brookings.edu/blogs/techtank/posts/2016/06/13-three-questions-jesse-lovejoy-49ers

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Deepening discussion of STEM for young learners, Part 1
http://www.edcentral.org/early-stem-1/

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Toyota funding keep students engaged in STEM throughout the summer
http://www.montgomery-herald.com/news/toyota-funding-keeps-students-engaged-in-stem-throughout-the-summer/article_7ed9bcd8-32a2-11e6-8c27-cfad4ece9806.html

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LiveWorx showcases the power and potential of the internet of things through use cases, demos, and industry speakers
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160615005221/en/LiveWorx-Showcases-Power-Potential-Internet-Cases-Demos

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Hutchinson announces initiative for computer sciences, STEM careers
http://thecabin.net/opinion/2016-06-16/hutchinson-announces-initiative-computer-sciences-stem-careers#.V2QLZ_krLIU
and
http://www.thv11.com/news/local/gov-hutchinson-announces-400000-grant-from-the-ade-for-computer-science-and-stem-careers/245114711

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Students and educators develop their rocket skills at NASA Wallops
http://spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=48902

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Phillip Blake of Bayer recognized in STEMconnector’s 100 CEO leaders in STEM
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/philip-blake-of-bayer-recognized-in-stemconnectors-100-ceo-leaders-in-stem-300285958.html

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Magpies launch online STEM Cup competition
http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/2016-06-17/magpies-launch-online-stem-cup-competition

WOMEN IN STEM

Majority of Dartmouth engineering degrees given to women – a first in the country
http://www.concordmonitor.com/Granite-Geek-Dartmouth-College-NH-Thayer-School-of-Engineering-women-majority-2809053

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STEM – President Obama’s lasting legacy of equality
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/technology/283482-stem-president-obamas-lasting-legacy-of-equality

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Global #Academy4Women seeks to diversify STEM+Architecture disciplines
http://news.unm.edu/news/global-academy4women-seeks-to-diversify-stem+architecture-disciplines

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Tasting adventure to promote STEM education
http://www.toledoblade.com/A-E/2016/06/12/Tasting-Adventure-to-promote-STEM-education-1.html

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Robots are coming for women’s jobs – Teitel
https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/06/13/robots-are-coming-for-womens-jobs-teitel.html

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Seven grants to close the gender gap in STEM
http://www.projectada.co.uk/scholarships-grants-women-tech/

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Girls Inc. STEM summit sets the stage for success
http://www.itemlive.com/opinion/girls-inc-stem-summit-sets-the-stage-for-success/

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Rachel Riley of Countdowns encourages girls to get involved in STEM subjects
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/rachel-riley-countdown-encourages-young-women/story-29395313-detail/story.html

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Aviation STEM for girls
http://www.mansfieldmagazine.com/events/91736/aviation-stem-for-girls

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NASA joins White House in addressing gender equality achievements, challenges
http://spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=48870

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We need to support girls like Natalie and Taylor
http://thyblackman.com/2016/06/13/we-need-to-support-all-girls-like-natalie-and-taylor/

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New STEM girls’ roadtrip launched with AT&T and Roadtrip Nation at Clinton Global Initiative
http://3blmedia.com/News/New-STEM-Girls-Roadtrip-Launched-ATT-and-Roadtrip-Nation-Clinton-Global-Initiative

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Oracle joins the White House in global campaign to empower girls and women
http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/oracle-joins-the-white-house-in-global-campaign-to-empower-girls-and-women-nyse-orcl-2133954.htm
and
http://www.cnet.com/uk/news/oracle-pledges-3-million-to-help-girls-learn-science-math-and-tech/
and
http://sdtimes.com/oracle-funds-initiative-girls-stem-fullstack-academy-launches-startup-fund-ca-announces-new-automation-edition-sd-times-news-digest-june-15-2016/

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Launching opportunities for women – NASA style
http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/oracle-joins-the-white-house-in-global-campaign-to-empower-girls-and-women-nyse-orcl-2133954.htm

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Science culture still raises bar against female progression
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/science-culture-still-raises-bars–against-female-progression/news-story/683e5b9f4d6e392624de51c854d7db32

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Girls’ Day introduces young women to careers in STEM
http://www.newsplex.com/content/news/Girls-Day-on-grounds-introduces-young-women-to-careers-in-STEM-382974501.html

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Csiro concerned with decline in young females studying computing
http://www.zdnet.com/article/csiro-concerned-with-decline-in-young-females-studying-computing/

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President Obama at Women’s summit – This is what a feminist looks like
http://time.com/4369002/barack-obama-united-state-of-women-summit/
and
https://enewspf.com/2016/06/14/remarks-by-president-obama-at-united-states-of-women-summit/

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How construction toy company GoldieBlox is changing the next generation of engineers
http://www.businessinsider.com/goldieblox-ceo-debbie-sterling-2016-5

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More female leaders in science and tech urged
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/06/15/more-female-leaders-science-and-tech-urged/85945582/

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Mattel’s cool new Game Developer Barbie was designed by an actual game developer
http://www.sfgate.com/aboutsfgate/article/Mattel-unveils-cool-new-Game-Developer-Barbie-8211350.php#photo-10372715

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Certain Numbers
https://www.genomeweb.com/scan/certain-numbers

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How PowerToFly is helping motivated companies find female tech talent
https://technical.ly/dc/2016/06/17/powertofly-helping-motivated-companies-find-female-tech-talent/

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Brad’s Deals supports Chicago’s women in tech with one-of-a-kind startup accelerator
http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/brads-deals-supports-chicagos-women-in-tech-with-one-of-a-kind-startup-accelerator-2135402.htm

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Department of Education clears path toward tech ed gender equality
https://www.meritalk.com/articles/department-of-education-clears-path-toward-tech-ed-gender-equality/

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UNF looks to increase number of female students in STEM programs
http://news.wjct.org/post/unf-looks-increase-number-female-students-stem-programs

STEAM

Ten minutes with … Kate Irving, Women in Innovation
http://indaily.com.au/business/2016/06/14/ten-minutes-with-kate-irving-women-in-innovation/

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STEAM park land goes up for sale
http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/STEAM-Park-land-goes-up-for-sale-13591934

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Teachers head back to class for coding
http://www.unionleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20160616/NEWS04/160619467&source=RSS

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Springfield based ‘maker’ expert invited to advocate at the White House
http://www.news-leader.com/story/news/education/2016/06/16/springfield-based-maker-expert-invited-advocate-white-house/85844314/

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CISCO Video  crew shadows Warren’s Woodland students to highlight collaborative technologies
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/warren/categories/press-releases/articles/cisco-video-crew-shadows-warrens-woodland-studen

 

STUDENT RECRUITMENT

21 Colleges that offer free tuition for students
https://www.thestreet.com/slideshow/13611848/1/21-colleges-that-offer-free-tuition-for-students.html

COLLEGE FINANCES, GRANTS, ETC.

Five SUNY community colleges win trailblazing ‘Achieving the Dream’ grants
http://cccnews.info/2016/06/14/five-suny-community-colleges-win-prestigious-grants/

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Education Department issues a blow to for-profit watchdog
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-06-15/education-department-delivers-a-blow-to-for-profit-college-watchdog
and
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20160616185816413
and
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20160616185816413

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Higher Education – Schools may loose accreditation
http://www.pe.com/articles/colleges-806093-acics-schools.html

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Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy gets $200,000 donation
https://www.noozhawk.com/article/dos_pueblos_engineering_academy_gets_200000_donation

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Paper says for-profit education not paying off for students
http://legalnewsline.com/stories/510803149-paper-says-for-profit-education-not-paying-off-for-students

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Art professor successful with grant for new art program
https://www.bethelks.edu/news-events/news/post/5352/

WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Professional mentors add life’s dimension to Columbia College students
http://www.thestate.com/news/business/article83218117.html

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China’s ‘Naked Loans’ force female students to bare all in return for more cash
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jun/15/chinas-naked-loans-force-female-students-to-bare-all-in-return-for-more-cash

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Nation’s top female colleges give a warm welcome to trans women
http://www.nbcnews.com/feature/college-game-plan/nation-s-top-female-colleges-give-warm-welcome-trans-women-n592891
and
http://campusreform.org/?ID=7703

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Research shows the gender gap is real,  and denying it slows process
http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3974632-155/op-ed-research-shows-the-gender-gap

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Alvernia, foundation collaborate to help women earn degrees
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/alvernia-foundation-collaborate-to-help-women-earn-degrees

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Gender pay gap – keep the ‘pity payments’
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/comment/gender-pay-gap-keep-the-pity-payments

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Three women file title IX suit claiming Baylor was indifferent to sexual assault
http://www.wacotrib.com/news/higher_education/women-file-title-ix-suit-claiming-baylor-was-indifferent-to/article_fea74099-215d-5228-8c20-199ede170f62.html

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Program offers rising female leaders classes in leadership effectiveness
http://news.uark.edu/articles/34786/program-offers-rising-female-leaders-classes-in-leadership-effectiveness

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Equal pay for men and women at Stellenbosch University
http://www.bdlive.co.za/national/education/2016/06/16/equal-pay-for-men-and-women-at-stellenbosch-university

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Higher educated women better at detecting breast cancer, study suggests
http://home.bt.com/news/uk-news/higher-educated-women-better-at-detecting-breast-cancer-study-suggests-11364068390937

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Women professionals explore their powers, potential at event
https://www.uml.edu/News/press-releases/2016/WLCAdvisory061716.aspx

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Illinois women hurt badly by impasse
http://capitolfax.com/2016/06/17/illinois-women-hurt-badly-by-impasse/

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The Woman and the clerics (Pakistan)
http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2016/06/18/comment/the-woman-and-the-clerics/

 

OTHER

The truth about for-profit colleges and Trump University
https://www.rawstory.com/2016/06/the-truth-about-for-profit-colleges-and-trump-university/

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Students protest that all-female school is a ‘Rape Culture’ stronghold
http://dailycaller.com/2016/06/17/97-percent-female-school-attacked-as-stronghold-of-rape-culture/

 

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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April 8 through July 14 

Sweet Briar alumna and artist Jill Steenhuis is on her US Spring and Summer Tour.  For locations and dates please go to
http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/1423647/4fc92d9611/578217985/9c0a8e260d/

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                                           JUNE 18 AND 19 (TODAY AND TOMORROW)

SBC Shopping Event Starts Today! Mention “Sweet Briar” today or tomorrow and 20% of your purchase will go to SBC in time for the June 30 deadline.

PHONE ORDERS ARE WELCOME.  JUST MENTION ‘SWEET BRIAR’ 
http://preppypinkpony.com/

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JUNE 19

The Southern California Alumnae Club

invites you to join them in a fun evening

to see the critically acclaimed

“The Madwoman In The Volvo“

at

The Pasadena Playhouse

39 S El Molino Avenue,
Pasadena, California 91101

Sunday, June 19, 2016

Reception at 6:00 p.m. prior to the play

 

Tickets are $75.00
see link below

http://www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/madwoman

rsvp to Stephanie Pratt McKinney `91

smckinne@sbcglobal.net

or
(626) 296-1243

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June 29

Wednesday, June 29 from 11:30 to 1:00 PM
Willow Oaks Country Club
6228 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225
Tickets available at www.paypal.me

VIXEN WATCH FOR JUNE 11, 2016

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

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THE SWEET BRIAR SILENT ONLINE AUCTION RAISED $44,031.11   THANK YOU TO EVERYONE INVOLVED, ESPECIALLY TO NORMA VALENTINE WHO SPEARHEADED THE PROJECT.  

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THE LATEST EDITION OF THE BRIAR WIRE IS OUT WHICH INCLUDES INFORMATION ON OUR ONGOING CAMPAIGN NEXT IS NOW, REUNION HIGHLIGHTS, SWEET BRIAR WORK WEEK UPDATES, SWEET BRIAR NEWS AND OTHER INTERESTING INFORMATION
http://oldweb.sbc.edu/sites/default/files/Alumnae/The%20Briar%20Wire%20%7C%20Volume%202%2C%20Issue%206%20%7C%20June%202016%20for%20web-final.pdf

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WE ARE ABOUT $1.4 MILLION SHY OF REACHING OUR GOAL OR $10 MILLION BY JUNE 30 AS PART OF THE NEXT IS NOW CAMPAIGN.  SO IF YOU HAVE BEEN PUTTING OFF YOUR ANNUAL GIFT TO SWEET BRIAR NOW WOULD BE A GREAT TIME TO DONATE.

SWEET BRIAR IS ACCEPTING DONATIONS ONLINE:

HTTPS://WWW.OFFICIALPAYMENTS.COM/PC_TEMPLATE_COBRAND.JSP;JSESSIONID=KSZJS5F2U0FCV5MNWK3VFETY.WORKER01?BODY=PC_STEP2_AMOUNT_BODY.JSP

OR BY MAIL
SEND A CHECK TO:
SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE
DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
P.O.BOX 1057
SWEET BRIAR, VA 24595
AND DON’T FORGET TO CHECK WHETHER YOUR OR YOUR SPOUSE’S EMPLOYER WILL MATCH YOUR GIFT.

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SWEET BRIAR NEWS

President Stone is giving an update on the state of the college:”We are alive and well”

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Sweet Briar College hires national firm to assist in presidential search
http://www.nbc29.com/story/32175295/sweet-briar-college-hires-national-firm-to-assist-in-presidential-search
and
http://wset.com/news/local/sweet-briar-hires-firm-to-help-search-for-a-new-president
and
http://www.newsplex.com/content/news/Sweet-Briar-hires-firm-to-help-with-president-search-382248961.html
and
http://www.newsadvance.com/news/local/sweet-briar-selects-firm-to-help-search-for-new-president/article_bd9a186f-05bd-5b05-94b5-92a63160617f.html

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Sweet Briar hires new VP for enrollment management
http://www.newsadvance.com/news/local/sweet-briar-hires-new-vp-for-enrollment-management/article_9b5fd0e2-2aa3-11e6-99ca-77add97e99ca.html

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Addie Martin, longtime Sweet Briar employee passes away at 84
http://sbc.edu/news/addie-martin-longtime-sweet-briar-employee-passes-away-at-84/

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UVA’s young writers return to Sweet Briar College for fifth year
http://sbc.edu/news/uvas-young-writers-return-to-sweet-briar-college-for-fifth-year/

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After eight decades, alumna’s thirst for learning remain unquenchable
http://sbc.edu/news/after-eight-decades-alumnas-thirst-for-learning-remains-unquenchable/

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Thomas honored as SBC first year athlete
http://www.timesvirginian.com/sports/article_0cf8f2b2-2d7c-11e6-ba9f-07813da96e83.html

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Dave Matthews to release 1996 solo show (benefits Sweet Briar)
http://www.jambands.com/news/2016/06/08/dave-matthews-to-release-1996-solo-show
You can listen to a sample
https://soundcloud.com/dave-matthews-band/pay-for-what-you-get-dave-matthews-sweet-briar-college-april-14-1996

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Sweet Briar President talks ‘leading through crisis’ with area HR managers
http://www.newsadvance.com/news/local/sweet-briar-president-talks-leading-through-crisis-with-area-human/article_5b4e7a89-05f8-5195-aeba-eae97c375626.html

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Graduate teaching program at Sweet Briar boasts strong enrollment, happy alumnae
http://sbc.edu/news/graduate-teaching-program-at-sweet-briar-boasts-strong-enrollment-happy-alumnae/

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

SWEET WEEKS

The next Sweet Weeks at Sweet Briar is August 1 through 19.  Sign in sheets/participation forms will be posted soon.
You can also find more information on the different ways to volunteer for Sweet Briar.
http://oldweb.sbc.edu/alumdev/volunteer

SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR COMMUNITY

 

Submitted by Lindsay Davis in a message to Vixen Watch
“…Sweet Briar college is working in conjunction with other local colleges and businesses to develop a 3D printed prosthetic hand for up to 29 local children (starting with 2) born without a hand. This article was written by Liberty University but SBC is mentioned [as] an important part of the project. Once the hand is delivered to the children SBC will do an article on it as well [in] the News and Advance.”
https://www.liberty.edu/journal/article/a-new-grip-on-innovation/

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Kim Cool announced that her book has come from the printers and can now be purchased for $24.95 plus $5 shipping from The Bookstore or Kim Cool.
Send a check to
Kim Cool
312 Shore Road
Venice, FL 34285
The book contains photos and quotations from alumnae, students, faculty, parents and friends who were involved in saving the historic women’s college It also contains
a brief history of the college and timeline.  Soon  you will also be able to purchase the book from Amazon.com and other sellers.

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Posted on Facebook by Lola Bailey
Sad news – Mrs. Addie who worked at Protho has passed away
http://www.driskillfuneral.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1806416#.V1Q0J10tbrc.facebook

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More sad news posted on Facebook by Wendy Hyland Warren
Augusta Elizabeth Saul Edwards Farrier ’39, mother of John Edwards passed away in Roanoke, VA
http://www.roanoke.com/obituaries/farrier-augusta-elizabeth-saul-edwards/article_85a60ed2-c708-5b79-acba-8db2b8ceae65.html

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Submitted by Joan Dabney Clickner
New Sweet Briar video created for reunion weekend by Sam Kempf at Hoopla Media in Charlottesville.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6ByHlPhQ-Q

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Posted on Facebook by Elizabeth Snider Conner

https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Briar-School-Karma-Wilson/dp/0803727674/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&dpID=51mUlcQ-VcL&dpPl=1&keywords=sweet%20briar%20goes%20to%20school&pi=SY200_QL40&pldnSite=1&qid=1465644968&ref=plSrch&ref_=mp_s_a_1_1&sr=8-1

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Photos of this year’s reunion shared on Facebook by Sweet Briar College

 ALUMNAE ALLIANCE

Holla, holla, Class of 1967! We have until June 30 to increase participation for ALL classes… Who’s going to overcome this level of participation?

During Reunion Convocation this past Saturday, we announced many statistics about participation in giving to the Sweet Briar Fund so far this year. Congratulations to the Class of 1967, who have the highest participation level at 37.2%! Find out more about our Next is NOW special initiative at
http://oldweb.sbc.edu/alumdev/next-now or visitsbc.edu/gift to make a gift today.

LIBERAL ARTS

How much is a college degree really worth
http://www.takepart.com/article/2016/06/08/whats-college-degree-worth

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This picture tells a story
https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2016/06/06/responding-state-humanities-today-essay

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Colleges’ all too common corelessness
http://www.weeklystandard.com/colleges-all-too-common-corelessness/article/2002722

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Removing creativity from curriculum harms development of creative thinking
http://www.centredaily.com/opinion/article82632997.html

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No: Liberal arts education produces better citizens, more rewarding careers
http://www.gazettextra.com/20160609/no_liberal_arts_education_produces_better_citizens_more_rewarding_careers

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Liberal arts majors have plenty of job prospect, if they have some specific skills, too

http://chronicle.com/article/Liberal-Arts-Majors-Have/236749?cid=trend_right

 

WOMEN IN STEM

Retired Starbucks president Howard Behar and Dr Lynn Behar are percolating girls and coding at UW Seattle.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/06/prweb13472196.htm

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Women in STEM – Changing the face of science
http://www.normantranscript.com/news/women-in-stem-slowly-changing-the-face-of-science/article_fc66faa4-0a1f-59fd-95a8-d3e06d0510d2.html

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Getting girls excited about tech – Randi Zuckerberg hope to pique interest with DOT
http://www.metronews.ca/entertainment/2016/06/05/randi-zuckerberg-interview-on-cbc-dot-show.html

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Women in engineering – How universities can step in to help provide much needed skilled engineers
http://www.independent.co.uk/student/student-life/Studies/women-in-engineering-how-universities-can-step-in-to-help-provide-much-needed-skilled-engineers-a7067231.html

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STEM gender gap narrows in China
http://english.cri.cn/12394/2016/06/06/2561s930031.htm

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Obstacles facing women of color in tech are steep, and surmountable
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/2016/06/06/obstacles-for-women-of-color-in-tech-diversity-silicon-valley-guest-column/83209938/

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J&J forms partnership to bolster girls’ interest in STEM fields
http://www.njbiz.com/article/20160606/BREAKINGGLASS/160609880/jj-forms-partnerships-to-bolster-girls-interest-in-stem-fields

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Girl Power! Streep, Fey, Obama among those in video for United State of Women
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jun/6/michelle-obama-meryl-streep-among-those-united-sta/

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Ford Motor Company sponsors summer engineering program scholarships for middle school girls
http://www.mtu.edu/news/stories/2016/june/ford-motor-company-sponsors-summer-engineering-program-scholarships-for-middle-school-girls.html

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Why women aren’t applying for your jobs
http://www.seattletimes.com/nwshowcase/careers/why-women-arent-applying-for-your-jobs/

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WiC – Change starts with women, must include men
http://www.lightreading.com/business-employment/women-in-comms/wic-change-starts-with-women-must-include-men/a/d-id/723807

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Diverse leadership can tackle biases of women in STEM
http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Article-diverse-leadership-can-tackle-biases-women-stem

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Restacking the deck – Gender discrepancies in academic STEM fields
http://news.wabe.org/post/restacking-deck-gender-discrepancies-academic-stem-fields

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MakerGirl steering girls toward sciences
http://www.journal-republican.com/news/education/2016-06-07/makergirl-steering-girls-toward-sciences.html

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Forbes 100 ‘Most Powerful Women’ – A credible window on gender equality?
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Global-News/2016/0607/Forbes-100-Most-Powerful-Women-A-credible-window-on-gender-equity

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Foreign workers for US on H-1B and L-1 visas to fill US STEM jobs
http://www.workpermit.com/news/2016-06-08/foreign-workers-for-us-on-h-1b-and-l-1-visas-to-fill-us-stem-jobs

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Society of Women Engineers empowers STEM women
http://www.fsunews.com/story/news/2016/06/08/society-women-engineers-empowers-stem-women/85534342/

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For women in STEM anything is possible
http://3blmedia.com/News/Women-Tech-Anything-Possible

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Bringing programming and social change to girls
http://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=138790&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1

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Event emphasizes importance of women in math, science fields
http://www.dailylobo.com/article/2016/06/umm-encourages-women-in-stem-fields

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Executives say Women in STEM jobs help the bottom line
https://www.shrm.org/hrdisciplines/technology/articles/pages/executive-women-stem-jobs.aspx

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KellyOCG announces partnership with B-STEM project
http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/kellyocgr-announces-partnership-with-bstem-project-nasdaq-kelya-2133094.htm

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Want to get more women in tech?  Then stop sexualising them
http://www.information-age.com/it-management/skills-training-and-leadership/123461563/want-get-more-women-tech-then-stop-sexualising-them

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Johnson&Johnson partners with leading organizations to advance education of young women and girls in science, technology, engineering, math, manufacturing, and design (STEM2D)
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/johnson–johnson-partners-with-leading-organizations-to-advance-education-of-young-women-and-girls-in-science-technology-engineering-math-manufacturing-and-design-stem2d-300279881.html

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Mediaplanet announces their collaboration with NASA, STEMConnector, Million Women Mentors, Girls Who Code, and FIRST Robotics Unite to change the face of STEM in America
http://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/16/06/p8098965/mediaplanet-announces-their-collaboration-with-nasa-stemconnector-milli

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Middle school girls get STEM baptism
http://www.bradenton.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article83025552.html

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Women can build bridges and we can build rockets too
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2016-06-11/women-can-build-bridges-and-we-can-build-rockets-too.html

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Girls go digital!  Computer science camp leaves girls with renewed interest in STEM fields
http://www.thespectrum.com/story/news/2016/06/10/girls-go-digital-renews-interest-in-stem-fields/85708798/

STEAM

Short takes on Marshall University’s STEAM camp and Wheeling Nailers
http://www.wvgazettemail.com/daily-mail-editorials/20160604/short-takes-on-marshall-universitys-steam-camp-and-wheeling-nailers

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MakerBot opens first Asia Pacific innovation center at Hong Kong Politech University
https://3dprint.com/136652/makerbot-innovation-polyu/

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DuPage tourism agency to unveil STEAM discovery tours
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160606/business/160609325/

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DuPage’s STEAM discovery tours
http://www.nctv17.com/dupages-steam-discovery-tours/

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Fashion innovation group to government – Let’s partner on Internet of Things
http://associationsnow.com/2016/06/fashion-technology-group-government-lets-partner-internet-things/

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Northfield students design sensory items for children with autism
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/education/northfield-students-design-sensory-items-for-children-with-autism/article_ed48b744-2cf0-11e6-9426-e790170c13ba.html

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Southern Miss STEAM program combines art with science
http://www.wdam.com/story/32169000/southern-miss-steam-program-combines-art-with-science

STUDENT RECRUITMENT

How companies profit off education at nonprofit schools
http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2016/06/for-profit-companies-nonprofit-colleges/485930/

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Community College of Philadelphia going residential to attract foreign students
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20160608_Community_College_of_Philadelphia_going_residential_to_boost_international_enrollment.html

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Nonprofit colleges buy into for-profit recruitment strategies
http://www.educationdive.com/news/nonprofit-colleges-buy-into-for-profit-recruitment-strategies/420520/

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Indian students recruited to WKU asked to leave after not meeting requirements
http://www.bgdailynews.com/news/indian-students-recruited-to-wku-asked-to-leave-after-not/article_74ba3b07-23c6-5229-82b8-f38afb0d021e.html

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Central Mass colleges seek out-of-state students to fill enrollment gap
http://www.telegram.com/article/20160610/NEWS/160619822

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New system will help boost ISU’s recruiting efforts
http://idahostatejournal.com/members/new-system-will-help-boost-isu-s-recruiting-efforts/article_a076d151-c293-592e-8bc6-7e278e72e92f.html

COLLEGE FINANCES, GRANTS, ETC.

UW leader Ray Cross to seek 33% bump in student aid funding
http://www.jsonline.com/news/education/uw-leader-cross-to-seek-33-bump-in-student-aid-funding-b99739062z1-382027101.html

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UTC Cleveland State get nearly $250,000 in grants to improve students success
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/politics/state/story/2016/jun/08/utc-cleveland-state-get-nearly-250000-grants-improve-students-success/370087/

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The good, the bad and the ugly in private college outcomes
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865655811/The-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-in-private-college-outcomes.html?pg=all

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How more students are cutting their college costs
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/education/how-more-students-are-cutting-their-college-costs/article_6d2dbcd2-2e92-11e6-9056-9779deebaa72.html

WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Doing better – NC’s highly-regarded women’s colleges deserve closer look
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article81439767.html

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Op-ed:  ‘War on women’ is built on misleading myths
http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3960715-155/op-ed-war-on-women-is-built

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Philanthropy celebrates 100 years of supporting the education of women
http://www.aberdeennews.com/life/philanthropy-celebrates-years-of-supporting-the-education-of-women/article_cb66adec-d0a6-5c74-ad4a-ceaae8c613bd.html

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The ideal intro to finance for the aspirational young woman
http://seekingalpha.com/article/3979913-ideal-intro-finance-aspirational-young-woman

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Inspired by Malala, NGO visits villages for girl education awareness
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/meerut/Inspired-by-Malala-NGO-visits-villages-for-girl-education-awareness/articleshow/52609894.cms

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Girls change the presidential conversation
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tabby-biddle/girls-change-the-presiden_b_10316494.html

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It’s lazy to blame video games for young men’s educational failures
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/jun/06/video-games-blame-higher-education-gap-between-boys-and-girls

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Universities should lead the fight for gender equality in business
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/blog/universities-should-lead-fight-gender-equality-business

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RGU highlights women in academia with new publication
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/north-of-scotland/939565/rgu-highlights-women-in-academia-with-new-publication/

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New study shows black women are among the most educated group in the United States
http://www.essence.com/2016/06/07/new-study-black-women-most-educated

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Worsening weight worries in women, study finds
http://wbt.com/worsening-weight-worries-in-women-study-finds/

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Gender pay gap in Michigan wider than national average
http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20160608/BLOG107/160609721/gender-pay-gap-in-michigan-wider-than-national-average

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University implements creative solution to the gender pay gap – paying women more
http://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2016/06/08/university-implements-creative-solution-to-the-gender-pay-gap-paying-women-more/#7385c89d1b65

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Which should I choose – my postdoc or my child?
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/comment/which-should-i-choose-my-postdoc-or-my-child

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How things have changed for female academics
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/features/how-things-have-changed-for-female-academics

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Push for women in top jobs at universities
http://www.thenational.scot/news/push-for-more-women-in-the-top-jobs-at-universities.18579

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Attaining higher level of education can lengthen your lifespan
http://www.parentherald.com/articles/48241/20160608/attaining-higher-levels-education-lengthen-lifespan.htm

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Asian American and Pacific Islander women in US economy
https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/women/report/2016/06/09/139155/asian-american-and-pacific-islander-women-in-the-u-s-economy/

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Isaacson, Miller places five women presidents at Cal State
http://huntscanlon.com/isaacson-miller-places-five-women-presidents-cal-state/

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Former female prisoners celebrate second chance with college degree
https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20160610/west-harlem/former-female-prisoners-celebrate-second-chance-with-college-degrees

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Interview – Soledad O’Brian sprinkles black girl magic & love with the Starfish Foundation
http://www.vibe.com/2016/06/soledad-obrien-starfish-foundation/

FARMING AND SUSTAINABILITY 

Comment – What St. Catherine meant to us
http://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/contributors/2016/06/09/comment-what-st-catharine-college-meant-us/85606724/

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Delaware Valley University looks to expand organic farming program
http://www.theintell.com/news/local/delval-looks-to-expand-organic-farming-program/article_95671f4e-2817-11e6-87d8-cbcb6d306a09.html

OTHER

For profit education – 5 steps to improvement
http://diverseeducation.com/article/84708/

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Good news – Dowling College rescinds decision to close, negotiates deal to stay open
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Dowling-College-Shutdown-Delays-Negotiations-382266911.html
and
http://www.wsj.com/articles/dutch-company-could-keep-long-island-college-open-1465512883
and
http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/story/9574bbff6f404d7b97f2838866f47154/NY–Struggling-Dowling

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The value of our daughters
https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2016/06/09/sexual-assault-case-stanford-university-raises-issues-gender-class-and-race-essay

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Small rural colleges grapple with their geography
http://chronicle.com/article/Small-Rural-Colleges-Grapple/236761?key=e13LFTS86Ulfkw3ZoPb8nHzqvwKJvXhpKPkoY35O63F3X3Q0YTVhWVE5SVZLYTlsS2Z0Sm5mQmk1dlJ5S2sxRnlKV3l4YXFDVlUw

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The Obama administration is about to crack down on shady for-profit colleges – and possibly offer billions in debt relief for students
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2016/06/white-house-cracks-down-on-for-profit-colleges.html

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Our say – Here’s hoping changes won’t hurt St. John’s
http://www.capitalgazette.com/opinion/our_say/ph-ac-ce-our-say-0611-20160611-story.html
and
Panic at the great books school?
http://freebeacon.com/culture/panic-great-books-school/

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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April 8 through July 14 

Sweet Briar alumna and artist Jill Steenhuis is on her US Spring and Summer Tour.  For locations and dates please go to
http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/1423647/4fc92d9611/578217985/9c0a8e260d/

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JUNE 19

The Southern California Alumnae Club

invites you to join them in a fun evening

to see the critically acclaimed

“The Madwoman In The Volvo“

at

The Pasadena Playhouse

39 S El Molino Avenue,
Pasadena, California 91101

Sunday, June 19, 2016

Reception at 6:00 p.m. prior to the play 

 

Tickets are $75.00
see link below

http://www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/madwoman

rsvp to Stephanie Pratt McKinney `91

smckinne@sbcglobal.net

or
(626) 296-1243

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June 29

Wednesday, June 29 from 11:30 to 1:00 PM
Willow Oaks Country Club
6228 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225
Tickets available at www.paypal.me

Vixen Watch for June 4, 2016

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

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It’s Reunion Weekend!!! Enjoy, have fun, and don’t forget….there’s still time to bid on some lovely items at the Sweet Briar Online Auction until 7:00 PM tonight.

This is a special issue.  You might want to call it the Dianne Hayes Doss issue.  She took hundreds of photos of Sweet Briar and shared them on Facebook. I have taken the liberty to include most the photos she took of the beautiful campus.  It would be a shame not to share this with those alumnae who are not on Facebook and won’t have the opportunity to visit Sweet Briar.  A great big ‘Holla, Holla’ and ‘Thank you’ to Dianne for sharing these beautiful photos.

At 10:30 this morning 49 classes are represented at Sweet Briar’s reunion with over 450 alumnae – Source Dianne Hayes Doss on Facebook

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THE SWEET BRIAR ONLINE AUCTION IS NOW OPEN FOR BIDDING AND WILL END ON JUNE 4TH AT 7:00PM. PLEASE GO TO
HTTPS://WWW.32AUCTIONS.COM/SBC
YOU CAN BID ON A VACATION, BEAUTY PRODUCTS, JEWELRY, ART WORK, BOOKS AND SO MUCH MORE.
THE ONLINE AUCTION WILL BENEFIT SWEET BRIAR’S EFFORT TO REACH THE FIRST INSTALLMENT OF THE $30 MILLION GOAL BY JUNE 30.

PLEASE CONTACT NORMA VALENTINE FOR MORE INFORMATION AT NORMA_V0@YAHOO.COM

 

ASIDE FROM THE ONLINE AUCTION YOU CAN ALSO HELP BY JUST DONATING ONLINE
HTTPS://WWW.OFFICIALPAYMENTS.COM/PC_TEMPLATE_COBRAND.JSP;JSESSIONID=KSZJS5F2U0FCV5MNWK3VFETY.WORKER01?BODY=PC_STEP2_AMOUNT_BODY.JSP

 

OR BY MAIL
SEND A CHECK TO:
SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE
DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
P.O.BOX 1057
SWEET BRIAR, VA 24595
AND DON’T FORGET TO CHECK WHETHER YOUR OR YOUR SPOUSE’S EMPLOYER WILL MATCH YOUR GIFT.

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PLEASE CHECK OUT THE MESSAGES IN THE ALUMNAE ALLIANCE SECTION. 

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A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE ALUMNAE WHO HAVE TAKEN TIME OFF TO PARTICIPATE IN SWEET WEEKS AND ARE CURRENTLY WORKING VERY HARD TO SPRUCE UP THE CAMPUS.
YOU GUYS ROCK. HOLLA! HOLLA!

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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 names permanent VP for enrollment management
http://sbc.edu/news/sweet-briar-college-names-permanent-vp-of-enrollment-management/

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Devon Horse Show and Country Fair welcomes Sweet Briar College as special guest
http://sbc.edu/news/devon-horse-show-and-country-fair-welcomes-sweet-briar-college-as-special-guest/

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Meredith Newman 09 set to take over Vixen lacrosse program
http://sbc.edu/news/meredith-newman-09-set-to-take-over-vixen-lacrosse-program/

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Nonprofit Quarterly applauds Sweet Briar College’s new bylaws and calls on others to follow
http://sbc.edu/news/nonprofit-quarterly-applauds-sweet-briar-colleges-new-bylaws-and-calls-on-others-to-follow/

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Codifying governance lessons learned the hard way – Sweet Briar College’s new bylaws
https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2016/05/31/codifying-governance-lessons-learned-the-hard-way-sweet-briar-colleges-new-by-laws/

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Sweet Briar College names vice president for enrollment management
http://www.virginiabusiness.com/companies/article/sweet-briar-college-names-vice-president-for-enrollment-management

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Tax expert to present seminar on planned giving
http://sbc.edu/news/tax-expert-to-present-seminar-on-planned-giving/

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Obituary – Patricia L. Barnett ’49
http://www.theitem.com/stories/patricia-l-barnett,269384

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

NEXT IS NOW CAMPAIGN

In an effort to help reach the goal of $10 Million by June 30, the first installment of $30 Million, Norma Valentine is spearheading an online auction which ends on June 4. All the proceeds will go to the NEXT IS NOW campaign. Please go to https://www.32auctions.com/sbc and just view the wonderful items that are up for auction.  Good Luck and Happy Bidding!

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In the week before Commencement, the Office of Alumnae Relations and Development hosted the annual Fancy Hat Brunch for graduating seniors at Hubbard House.  Several members of the Class of 2016 shared their thoughts about why Sweet Briar and our donors matter and also issued a special challenge to other members of the Sweet Briar community.
Please watch this message from the class of 2016 as part of the NEXT IS NOW campaign
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUXggSDOO8w&feature=youtu.be
The class of 2016 has had 100% participation in donations and is challenging every class to do the same.
To make a gift, please visit sbc.edu/giving or contact us at (800) 381 – 6131 or alumnae@sbc.edu

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The class of 1980 is urging everybody to support Sweet Briar during the month of June

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Photos posted on Facebook by Christina Hoy

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Posted on Facebook by Joan Dabney Clickner

SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR COMMUNITY

Posted on Facebook by Norma Valentine who shared Lisa Leigh Bennett’s photos
At the DEVON HORSE SHOW

More than 100 alumnae and prospective students visited the event

Mary Pope Hutson and Kathy ‘KP’ Papadimitriou

Posted by Jane Dure on Facebook
Report from the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair:
More than 100 alumnae and prospective students from the region attended the show after receiving an invitation from Wayne W. Grafton, Chairman of the Devon Horse Show.
“Last fall we came here for an event and had a great weekend,” said Phillip Stone, President of Sweet Briar College. “Wayne told us about the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair and asked us if we would be interested in coming here for an event during the show. We knew the reputation of this event so we jumped at it. This is the first of what we hope will be an annual event.”
Grafton also knew the reputation of Sweet Briar College and had followed news of its closing and saving last summer. After hearing of the successful effort to save the school, he wanted to form a partnership.
“The Devon Horse Show is so grateful to be in a partnership with Sweet Briar College,” said Grafton. “After listening to what they have done, they inspired me to move forward with all of the improvements here. They are the stars.”
In its first year back, Sweet Briar College won the conference riding championship, continuing a reputation of having a superior riding program that the college has long enjoyed. “For generations, our students have been winning equestrian titles across America, and more than one third of our students ride,” said Mary Pope Hutson, Vice President of Alumni Relations and Development. “We are really fortunate to be here at Devon to launch a partnership with them.”

 

With President Philip Stone and Clair Dennison Griffith

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This month’s issue of Virginia Business magazine

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ALUMNAE ALLIANCE

LIBERAL ARTS

WIU BoT to act on elimination of four majors
http://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/article/20160602/NEWS/160609904

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What future leaders need to learn in college –
What a liberal arts education gives you is growing more valuable, not less
http://fortune.com/2016/06/02/what-future-leaders-need-to-learn-in-college/

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Liberal arts education shapes the whole person
http://www.timesunion.com/tuplus-opinion/article/Liberal-arts-education-shapes-the-whole-person-7951482.php

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Liberal arts was the ideal christian, conservative education
http://www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article80400942.html

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The Pete Simpson Forum – Can UW strike humanities – STEM balance? – Roth
http://www.wyofile.com/pete-simpson-forum-can-uw-strike-humanities-stem-balance-roth/

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James F. Birge – A liberal arts education for the 21st century
http://www.berkshireeagle.com/columnists/ci_29961305/james-f-birge-liberal-arts-education-21st-century

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Why I was wrong about liberal arts majors
http://blogs.wsj.com/experts/2016/06/01/why-i-was-wrong-about-liberal-arts-majors/

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John Green admits that adulthood is terrible
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/john-green-kenyon-college_us_574ef263e4b02912b24151d9

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Conference bring leaders together for the liberal arts
http://www.csbsju.edu/news/libartsconference2016

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Powet sheet – June 2016
http://fortune.com/2016/06/02/power-sheet-june-2-2016/

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Drawing lessons long after graduation
http://www.shanghaidaily.com/feature/Drawing-lessons-long-after-graduation/shdaily.shtml

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How this women’s college got its first new academic building in 50 years
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2016/06/03/how-this-womens-college-got-its-first-new-academic-building-in-50-years/

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Liberal Arts makes a comeback (INDIA)
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Liberal-Arts-makes-a-comeback/articleshow/52578680.cms

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William Stimson – Democracy dangerous without education
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2016/jun/04/william-stimson-democracy-dangerous-without-educat/

STEM

EOD sailors emphasize STEM during Fleet Week school visit
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/199418/eod-sailors-emphasize-stem-during-fleet-week-school-visit#.V1GbspErLIU

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Australian government expands STEM school-business partnerships
http://www.zdnet.com/article/australian-government-expands-stem-school-business-partnerships/

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Drilling home the importance of STEM education
http://www.bakersfield.com/bakersfield-life/2016/06/01/drilling-home-the-importance-of-stem-education.html

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STEM program to teach teachers
http://www.tribtown.com/view/local_story/STEM-program-to-teach-teachers_1464911656
and
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/portfolio/accenture-teacher-internship-programme

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What is STEM and why is it important
http://www.cbronline.com/news/verticals/the-boardroom/what-is-stem-and-why-is-it-important-4910485

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Only 12% women in computer science – Uni’s gender divides exposed
http://www.yorkvision.co.uk/news/only-12-women-in-computer-science-unis-gender-divides-exposed/02/06/2016

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Women in DATA science
http://www.predictiveanalyticsworld.com/patimes/women-in-data-science/7682/

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Gottheimer outlines five point STEM education plan to close the skills gap
http://bergendispatch.com/articles/37757459/Gottheimer-Outlines-Five-Point-Stem-Education-Plan-To-Close-The-Skills-Gap.aspx
and
http://patch.com/new-jersey/wyckoff/gottheimer-pushes-greater-stem-based-education-programs-0

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Report – Where’s the ‘computer science’ in STEM
https://thejournal.com/Articles/2016/05/31/Report-Wheres-the-Computer-Science-in-STEM.aspx

WOMEN IN STEM

The key to gender diversity is closer than we think
http://www.computerweekly.com/blog/WITsend/The-key-to-gender-diversity-is-closer-than-we-think

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STEM encourage girls to pursue science and careers
https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stem-encourage-girls-to-pursue-science-and-careers/

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Ilford girls promoting male dominated careers
http://www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk/news/ilford_girls_promoting_male_dominated_careers_1_4553603

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IEEE president elect tackles the digital divide
http://www.lightreading.com/business-employment/women-in-comms/ieee-president-elect-tackles-the-digital-divide/a/d-id/723213

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Building the STEM base for the greater good
http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Article-building-stem-base-greater-good

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Meet the woman who launched a new field of scientific study
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/frances-arnold-directed-evolution-millennium-technology-prize_us_57486774e4b055bb1171f2eb

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Inspiring more women into IoT careers
http://www.iothub.com.au/news/inspiring-more-women-into-iot-careers-420277

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The career diaries of two women in tech
http://www.computerweekly.com/blog/WITsend/The-career-diaries-of-two-women-in-tech

STEAM

The rising popularity of STEAM
http://www.wtvm.com/story/32087583/the-rising-popularity-of-steam

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Planet3 signs Nevada schools for pilot this fall
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/planet3-signs-nevada-schools-for-pilot-this-fall-300277401.html
and
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/06/02/nevada-schools-to-pilot-new-game-based-steam-platform.aspx

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Editorial – 10-year plan could be a great catalyst
http://www.news-sentinel.com/opinion/Editorial–10-year-plan-could-be-a-great-catalyst

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Habitat for Humanity partners with education community on STEAM skills
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160602006284/en/Habitat-Humanity-Partners-Education-Community-STEAM-Skills

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Short takes on Marshall University’s STEAM camp and Wheeling Nailers
http://www.wvgazettemail.com/daily-mail-editorials/20160604/short-takes-on-marshall-universitys-steam-camp-and-wheeling-nailers

STUDENT RECRUITMENT

Big Biz & Big Ed cash in on student visas
https://www.numbersusa.com/blog/big-biz-big-ed-cash-student-visas

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Foreign student number on the rise – in New Zealand
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503343&objectid=11648706

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International agent use expanding
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/06/02/survey-results-show-growth-controversial-practice-working-international-recruiting

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Loyalist’s international flavours (Canada)
http://www.intelligencer.ca/2016/06/03/loyalists-international-flavour

COLLEGE FINANCES, GRANTS, ETC.

VVC receives $1.4 Million grant to improve student success in math
http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/20160528/vvc-receives-14-million-grant-to-improve-student-success-in-math

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Five ways to pay for community college
http://www.usnews.com/education/community-colleges/articles/2016-06-02/5-ways-to-pay-for-community-college

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Where to look for more college funding
http://nj1015.com/where-to-look-for-more-college-funding/

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UVM’s new budget model has faculty on edge
http://vtdigger.org/2016/05/29/uvms-new-budget-model-has-faculty-on-edge/

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Budget cuts affect SCSU students and faculty
http://www.universitychronicle.net/budget-cuts-affect-scsu-students-faculty/

WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Education can end gender inequality (India)
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/education-can-end-gender-inequality/article8670252.ece

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Recession may have done lasting damage to women in workplace (Ireland)
http://www.irishtimes.com/business/work/recession-may-have-done-lasting-damage-to-women-in-workplace-1.2666258

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Zimbabwe – Zim scoops top UNESCO award
http://allafrica.com/stories/201605310292.html

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Women’s Sports Foundation  reports – Coaches of Women’s college sports space widespread gender bias – many fear speaking out
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/womens-sports-foundation-report-coaches-of-womens-college-sports-face-widespread-gender-bias-many-fear-speaking-out-300277868.html
and
https://www.yahoo.com/news/womens-sports-foundation-report-coaches-womens-college-sports-150100690.html
and
http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2016-06-02/gender-bias-abounds-among-womens-college-coaches

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University of Essex hikes salaries for female professors to eliminate pay gap
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/university-of-essex-hikes-salaries-for-female-professors-to-eliminate-pay-gap
and
http://www.bbc.com/news/education-36444063

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Global #Academy4Women commences at UNM  June 7
http://news.unm.edu/news/global-academy4women-commences-at-unm-june-7

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Diversify the Presidency
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/06/03/cal-state-nearly-doubles-number-presidencies-held-women

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University gender gap emerging at age 13, Oxford study finds
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/university-gender-gap-emerging-age-13-oxford-study-finds

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Black women are faring the best in the US education system, with lessons for other groups
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/editorials/black-women-are-faring-the-best-in-the-us-education-system-with-lessons-for-other-groups-a7064196.html

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At last, population rate is slowing down
http://www.thenews.com.pk/print/125113-At-last-population-rate-is-slowing-down

OTHER

Faculty propose curriculum changes
http://miscellanynews.org/2016/05/29/news/faculty-propose-curriculum-changes/

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New overtime rule will hurt liberal arts grads
http://www.realclearmarkets.com/articles/2016/05/31/the_overtime_rule_will_hurt_liberal_arts_grads_102191.html

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2016 Voice of Student survey reveals surprising discrepancies between traditional college rankings and actual campus experiences
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/2016-voice-of-the-student-survey-reveals-surprising-discrepancies-between-traditional-college-rankings-and-actual-campus-experiences-300277626.html 

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Liberal arts college on Long Island shuts down after 48 years
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Liberal-Arts-College-on-Long-Island-Shuts-Down-After-48-Years-381517751.html

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Dowling College delays shutdown, may be saved
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Dowling-College-Long-Island-May-Avoid-Closure-Benefactor-381703261.html

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Dowling College trustees, alumni trying to save school
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/dowling-college-alumni-trying-to-pay-down-school-s-debt-1.11872717 

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Bills to help hungry, homeless college students pass California Assembly
http://www.mercurynews.com/education/ci_29975061/bills-help-hungry-homeless-college-students-pass-california

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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April 8 through July 14 

Sweet Briar alumna and artist Jill Steenhuis is on her US Spring and Summer Tour.  For locations and dates please go to
http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/1423647/4fc92d9611/578217985/9c0a8e260d/

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JUNE 29

Wednesday, June 29 from 11:30 to 1:00 PM
Willow Oaks Country Club
6228 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225
Tickets available at www.paypal.me