Vixen Watch for September 10, 2016

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO ANTICIPATED TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES VIXEN WATCH WILL NOT BE ISSUES NEXT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2016 AND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24. THERE WILL HOWEVER BE A MINI VERSION ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AND A REGULAR ISSUE ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22.
THANK YOU

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

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THE ALUMNAE ALLIANCE IS ASKING IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHOM YOU MIGHT CONSIDER
NOMINATING FOR THE
SBC OUTSTANDING ALUMNA AWARD?
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS AND OTHER TOPICS PLEASE GO TO THE ‘ALUMNAE ALLIANCE‘ SECTION.
THE DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS TODAY AT 5:00 PM.  THANK YOU. 

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YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN
HELP WITH  THE RESURFACING OF THE TENNIS COURTS IN THE ‘ALUMNAE ALLIANCE’ SECTION. 

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HEADS UP ON SOME GREAT NEWS!
THERE WILL BE ANOTHER ONLINE AUCTION WHICH WILL END AT THE 2017 REUNION.  ALUMNAE  WILL BE ASKED AGAIN TO HELP DONATE ITEMS FOR THE AUCTION.  STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON.

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STREAMATHON IS COMING BACK  – MORE INFO IN  “SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY”.  

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PRESIDENT STONE WHO HAD HIS BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK.  IT WAS CELEBRATED WITH CAKE AND ICE CREAM. PHOTOS ARE POSTED BELOW.

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

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

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IF YOU LIKE TO TAKE PART IN THE ‘ADOPT A FRESHMAN’ PROGRAM, PLEASE GO TO THE ‘SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR COMMUNITY‘ SECTION FOR INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY LYDIA FLECK. 

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Please refer to http://sbc.edu/featured-events/ for an array of information on events happening on campus, such as The Gager Concert – An Afternoon of Beethoven and Brahms with Ardo Consort on September 25, Explore Environmental Science on October 7 and 8, Biology and Conservation of the Monarch Butterfly on October 13, the Sweet Briar Theatre presentation of “The Trojan Women” on October 13 and 14, games, horse shows and so much more.  

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

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

SWEET BRIAR NEWS

When the impossible’s just another to-do item
http://www.newsadvance.com/opinion/editorials/when-the-impossible-s-just-another-to-do-item/article_f2c75f4e-7152-11e6-b996-e3ea65972ee9.html

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Sweet Briar alumna’s documentary on Sikhism to premiere at UN film festival
http://sbc.edu/news/sweet-briar-alumnas-documentary-on-sikhism-to-premiere-at-un-film-festival/
Vixen Watch already reported on this August 20th

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New art exhibition in Benedict features ‘quiet, relaxed’ local landscapes
http://sbc.edu/news/new-art-exhibition-in-benedict-features-quiet-relaxed-local-landscapes/

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Sweet Briar to host environmental science weekend
http://www.newsadvance.com/news/local/sweet-briar-college-hosts-environmental-science-weekend/article_b5dc762e-ef58-567b-b13a-6f3cb09435b5.html

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Archway of books from couple’s library wedding on display at Sweet Briar
http://www.newsadvance.com/news/local/archway-of-books-from-couple-s-library-wedding-on-display/article_58d2ee31-f05c-50dd-b6ab-67c90523d065.html

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Sweet Briar professors Carrie and John Gregory Brown kick off Fall writers series
http://www.newsadvance.com/the_burg/features/sweet-briar-professors-carrie-and-john-gregory-brown-kick-off/article_2fdfdbfa-d22d-5599-aebb-e60f28658e93.html

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Sweet Briar among top Virginia colleges with lowest student loan debt
http://sbc.edu/news/sweet-briar-among-top-virginia-colleges-with-lowest-student-loan-debt/

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Georgetown joins Brown, U-Va. and others [such as Sweet Briar College] in looking anew at slavery
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2016/09/04/georgetown-joins-brown-u-va-and-others-in-looking-anew-at-slavery/

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The coming era of consolidation among colleges and universities
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2016/09/07/the-coming-era-of-consolidation-among-colleges-and-universities/

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Five academic resources you should know about
http://sbc.edu/news/five-academic-resources-you-should-know-about/

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Two Sweet Briar grads make journal’s ‘Women Who Mean Business’ list
http://sbc.edu/news/two-sweet-briar-grads-make-journals-women-who-mean-business-list/

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Saving Sweet Briar College, one coat of paint at a time
https://savingplaces.org/stories/saving-sweet-briar-college-one-coat-of-paint-at-a-time#.V9QRLvorLIV

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Congratulations to Olivia Myers ’17, recipient of the Virginia Program at Oxford 2016 Simpson Scholarship! The annual award, voted on by tutors and peers alike, honors a student in the six-week study-abroad program for outstanding academic achievement and community leadership. Myers says she was “shocked” to receive the award, but admits she came to Oxford well prepared.

“The quality of the education here at Sweet Briar made it really easy to transition to Oxford,” she says. “Compared to students from other schools, I felt much better prepared to voice my opinion and actively participate in classroom discussions.”
To learn more abut the Virginia Program at Oxford, email Prof. Tony Lilly at alilly@sbc.edu.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PRESIDENT STONE












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

SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY

A GREAT COFFEE TABLE BOOK – AND 100% OF THE PROFITS WILL GO TO SWEET BRIAR!
“Saving Sweet Briar …. in Perpetuity,” by Kim Cool’62.

100% after expenses will go to Sweet Briar

Purchase a copy of the full-color coffee table book about the story of the Saving Sweet Briar miracle told in words and photos by the alumnae, friends and faculty who made it happen.

Buy for your favorite student, prospective student, alumnae, parents, friends, etc. A piece of history to share.

Send a check for $24.95 per copy plus $5 shipping to:

Kim Cool

312 Shore Road

Venice FL 34286

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Posted on Facebook by El Warner

Great news – the Briar radio is now streaming through @TuneIn. Download the app for easy car and mobile access. #NowPlayinghttp://tun.in/sfipU 🙂 Download now to be ready for our next Streamathon Sept. 18-21′
http://tunein.com/station/?StationId=235714

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Posted on Facebook by Wendelin White
This is an excellent article on one of our alumnae – Michela English
Women who mean business
President and CEO, Fight for Children Inc.
http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2016/09/09/michela-english.html

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Posted on Facebook by Lenora Farrington-Sarrouf
This is an alert from the Emergency Star Trek System. As the 50th anniversary leads to original episodes being aired on BBC and available on Hulu, please be on the look out for “Return to Tomorrow” and “Is There, In Truth, No Beauty?” These two episodes guest-star Diana Muldaur (as Dr. Ann Mulhall and Dr. Miranda Jones, respectively) the Sweet Briar alumna who went on to become the first female president of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. This has been an alert from the Emergency Star Trek System.

 ALUMNAE ALLIANCE

Do you know someone whom you might consider nominating for the SBC Outstanding Alumna Award?
This award may be given to graduate alumnae who have been out of college for at least 15 years in recognition of their outstanding service to Sweet Briar in a volunteer capacity. Nominations are invited from any member of the Sweet Briar family: alumnae, faculty, staff, students and the Sweet Briar College Board of Directors. Submit your nomination online at http://sbc.edu/alumnae-development/awards-nomination/ or through the alumnae relations and development office. If you’re on a mobile device, please choose “Desktop” view to complete the form.
Nominations are due by September 10, 2016 at 5:00pm EST
Below are past recipients of this prestigious award:


And here are the recipients for the Sweet Briar College Distinguished Alumna
The Distinguished Alumna Award was established in 1988 to honor alumnae who have brought distinction to themselves and to Sweet Briar College through outstanding accomplishment in a volunteer or professional capacity. Nominations are invited from any member of the Sweet Briar family: alumnae, faculty, staff, students and the Sweet Briar College Board of Directors.

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If you’re planning to attend Founders’ Day on September 23rd, grab your tray and lunch with students at our SBC Career Services get-together. It’s a great opportunity to meet students and provide helpful career advice. Everyone welcome! RSVP here.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090d4ba5a62b0-sbccareer

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

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

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

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

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

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To get the most out of Sweet Briar’s alumnae network go to

https://sweetbriar.alumnifire.com/

LIBERAL ARTS

Marian University restructures academic programs for improved efficiency, more collaborative teaching and learning
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/marian-university-restructures-academic-programs-for-improved-efficiency-more-collaborative-teaching-and-learning-300323032.html

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Can the liberal arts produce world-class scientists? This campus donor thinks so
http://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2016/9/7/can-the-liberal-arts-produce-world-class-scientists-this-cam.html

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Liberal Arts launching new minor with human rights presentation
http://www.purdueexponent.org/campus/article_675e22ab-c6d6-544d-9cf5-cf69ed440cbf.html

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Why banks and politicians love shaming the arts
http://www.slate.com/articles/business/the_bills/2016/09/why_wells_fargo_and_thirsty_politicians_love_picking_on_the_liberal_arts.html

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The grandeur life at a liberal arts institution
http://vergecampus.com/2016/09/life-liberal-arts-institution/

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Joanna Waley -Cohen – Liberal arts renaissance in Asia
http://www.livemint.com/Companies/u3vabNHjDBEs0KfE9HKNYI/Joanna-WaleyCohen–Liberal-arts-renaissance-in-Asia.html

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The Angle – Actor – Botanist edition
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/the_angle/2016/09/liberal_arts_the_commander_in_chief_forum_and_the_airpod_in_slate_s_daily.html

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QU aiming for another $1.1 million fund drive
http://www.whig.com/20160907/qu-aiming-for-another-11-million-fund-drive#

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Parents won’t spend tuition on liberal arts
http://www.wacotrib.com/entertainment/accesswaco/david_a_smith/arts-parents-won-t-spend-tuition-on-liberal-arts/article_4e8c24e3-34b0-5ed4-bb4c-0acb9b484715.html

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Learning how to think
http://www.timesargus.com/article/20160906/OPINION01/160909785

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6 Reasons you don’t need a technical degree to excel in tech
http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurencebradford/2016/09/06/6-reasons-you-dont-need-a-technical-degree-to-excel-in-tech/#3a19002a3c60

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Liberal arts majors aren’t waste of time
http://www.duqsm.com/liberal-arts-majors-arent-waste-of-time/

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Collaborative Liberal Arts Moodle Projecct (CLAMP) announces new steering committee members
http://www.moodlenews.com/2016/collaborative-liberal-arts-moodle-project-clamp-announces-new-steering-committee-members/

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UK president says performance funding model won’t diminish importance of liberal arts education
http://wkyufm.org/post/uk-president-says-performance-funding-model-wont-diminish-importance-liberal-arts-education#stream/0

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The liberal in liberal arts
http://www.srqmagazine.com/srq-daily/2016-09-10/4752_The-Liberal-in-Liberal-Arts

STEM

4 important STEM education innovations
http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/4-important-stem-education-innovations-2156107.htm

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So much for the STEM shortage?
http://www.techrepublic.com/article/so-much-for-the-stem-shortage/

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Early focus on STEM can help enthusiasm to bloom
https://www.tes.com/news/tes-magazine/tes-magazine/early-focus-stem-can-help-enthusiasm-bloom

WOMEN IN STEM

Learning from Muslim countries with many women engineers
https://news.wsu.edu/2016/09/06/learning-muslim-countries-produce-women-engineers/

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Fetchfind CEO Jamie Migdal named to 1871’s WiSTEM Fall cohorts
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/09/prweb13659053.htm

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Getting louder – Women in tech
http://www.itproportal.com/features/getting-louder-women-in-tech/

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In celebration of Labor Day, a look at women in the U.S. workforce
http://wncw.org/post/celebration-labor-day-look-women-us-workforce

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Learning to code helped me become a better CEO
http://motto.time.com/4455157/coding-lessons-women-in-stem/

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Women make up just 10% of the cybersecurity workforce
http://www.projectada.co.uk/women-10-cybersecurity-workforce/

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UK – Dazzling Diamonds – Mary Cruse salutes female academics for overcoming the odds
http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/14726400.Dazzling_Diamonds__Mary_Cruse_salutes_female_academics_for_overcoming_the_odds/

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The Society of Women Engineers launches research platform focusing on the state women in engineering
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-society-of-women-engineers-launches-research-platform-focusing-on-the-state-of-women-in-engineering-300323002.html
and
http://www.hrdive.com/news/society-of-women-engineers-opens-research-platform-on-stem-worker-issues/425888/

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Australia – Girls in Tech officially launches in Australia – “We want to inspire young women to reach for the stars”
http://www.startupsmart.com.au/advice/growth/girls-in-tech-officially-launches-in-australia/

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Can single-sex public schools attract more girls into STEM?
http://www.pcmag.com/news/347630/can-single-sex-public-schools-attract-more-girls-to-stem

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Women leaders talk STEM involvement
http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2016/09/07/women-leaders-talk-stem-involvement.html

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STREAM into workplace diversity
http://www.highlandcavalier.com/2016/09/07/stream-into-workplace-diversity/

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40% of women engineering students earning degrees quit or never enter the field, MIT study finds
https://www.goodcall.com/news/40-women-engineering-students-earning-degrees-quit-never-enter-field-mit-study-finds-08493

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Research show minorities, women lack presence in STEM education
http://valleycentral.com/news/local/research-shows-minorities-women-lack-presence-in-stem-education

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International – Middle Eastern, Central Asian, and African women leaders in STEM convene in the United States for TechWomen 2016
http://www.einnews.com/pr_news/343844934/women-middle-eastern-central-asian-and-african-women-leaders-in-stem-convene-in-the-united-states-for-techwomen-2016
and
http://newsroomamerica.com/story/594905.html
and
http://africanbrains.net/2016/09/09/women-middle-eastern-central-asian-african-women-leaders-stem-convene-united-states-techwomen-2016/

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UK – Monster and Stemettes brings together 1,600 young women across the UK to inspire STEM
http://www.onrec.com/news/news-archive/monster-and-stemettes-brings-together-1600-young-women-across-the-uk-to-inspire

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Gender gap in STEM is topic of lecture
http://www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/briefs/2016/09/women-in-stem-brown-bag.html

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Spirit AeroSystems’s Allison Wright wins national engineering award
http://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/news/2016/09/09/spirit-aerosystems-allison-wright-wins-national.html

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Decreasing gender gap in STEM discipline
http://thebluebanner.net/decreasing-gender-gap-in-stem-discipline/

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New COAS dean on general education, women in STEM, path to Embry – Riddle
http://theavion.com/new-coas-dean-on-general-education-women-in-stem-path-to-embry-riddle/

STEAM

Superheroes for Science – Marvel comic book covers promote STEAM fields
http://www.space.com/33973-marvel-comic-book-covers-promote-steam-fields.html
and
http://epicstream.com/news/Marvel-Supports-STEAM-With-Education-Devoted-Comic-Covers

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Otterbein innovation center brings together employers, students
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2016/09/07/otterbein-innovation-center-brings-together-employers-students.html

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Project MOST is best for future foodies
http://www.danspapers.com/2016/09/project-most-is-best-for-future-foodies/

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STEAM Challenge
http://www.estevanmercury.ca/opinion/columnists/steam-challenge-1.2340297

WOMEN’S COLLEGE

College of New Rochelle School of Arts & Science’s first coed class arrives
http://www.westchestermagazine.com/College-of-New-Rochelles-First-Co-Ed-Class-Arrives/

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Kelly – In 20 years since Mary Ann Stevens took over College of St. Mary, her vision became a reality
http://www.omaha.com/columnists/kelly/kelly-in-years-since-maryanne-stevens-took-over-college-of/article_efe28713-07a3-578c-ae75-186e82beee3a.html

 

STUDENT RECRUITMENT

Rowan College at Burlington County focusing on student retention
http://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/news/local/rowan-college-at-burlington-county-focusing-on-student-retention/article_fcc01f80-7126-11e6-b413-bb1171e62611.html

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Cynthia Tucker – Capitalism and education are incompatible partners
http://www.chicoer.com/opinion/20160909/cynthia-tucker-capitalism-and-education-are-incompatible-partners

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International recruitment crucial to Binghamton men’s tennis program
https://www.bupipedream.com/sports/72187/international-recruitment-crucial-to-binghamton-mens-tennis-program/ 

 

COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY AND AGRICULTURE

U of L named one of the greenest colleges in the country
http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2016/09/06/u-of-l-named-one-of-the-greenest-colleges-in-the.html
and
http://source.colostate.edu/csu-ranked-11-in-sierra-magazines-coolest-schools-green-ranking/
and
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2016/09/sierra_club_names_3_oregon_col.html

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Cortland honored in national “Cool Schools” ranking
http://www2.cortland.edu/news/detail.dot?id=c948d6b7-2121-49f2-b605-2d47796a4293

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Baylor receives third ‘Cool Schools’ designations for campus sustainability practices
http://www.baylor.edu/mediacommunications/news.php?action=story&story=172605

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ESF receives STARS gold rating for sustainability progress
http://www.esf.edu/communications/view.asp?newsID=5462

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Ariz., Kan. colleges win higher education climate leaders competition
http://www.proudgreenbuilding.com/news/ariz-kan-colleges-win-higher-education-climate-leaders-competition/

COLLEGE FINANCES, GRANTS, ETC.

The key to finding the best college for you
http://time.com/money/4477605/best-college-comparison-search/

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How to use MONEY’S exclusive new college search tool
http://time.com/money/4478124/college-search-tool/

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Iowa Lakes Community College receives $1.7 million grant to upgrade tech
http://esthervilledailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/522818/Iowa-Lakes-Community-College–Keeping-up-with-technology.html

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ITT Technical Institute shuts down after government cut off new funding
http://www.wsj.com/articles/itt-technical-institute-to-close-after-government-cuts-off-new-funding-1473163181
and
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-itt-tech-20160906-snap-story.html
and
http://nypost.com/2016/09/06/for-profit-college-itt-is-closing-after-federal-loan-crackdown/

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Stronger regulation needed of for-profit colleges
http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-stronger-regulation-needed-of-for-profit-colleges/2292983

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$500K grant will help Pierce College continue to close achievement gaps
http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/ph-news/article100425267.html

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Occupational grant makes two-year degree affordable for LSC students
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/education/4110335-occupational-grant-makes-two-year-degree-affordable-lsc-students

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For-profit colleges have milked government, students for too long
http://www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/mary-sanchez/article100519672.html

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What about the lies public colleges feed students to cover tuition tabs?
http://www.mantecabulletin.com/section/38/article/137525/

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$1 M in grants for UND
http://dakotastudent.com/8562/news/1m-in-grants-for-und/

WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION

The value of education and being an entrepreneur
http://www.floridatoday.com/story/money/business/2016/09/04/value-education-entrepreneur/89713368/

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Oman – More Omani females and males in college this year
http://timesofoman.com/article/91820/Oman/Education/More-female-students-in-Oman-enrol-in-higher-education-institutes-in-the-new-academic-year

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JoAnn Browing, dean of UTSA college and engineering, receives inspiring women in STEM award
http://www.utsa.edu/today/2016/09/browningaward.html

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Canada – Pay equity logic doesn’t add up
http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/opinion/letters/pay-equity-logic-doesn-t-add-up-1.2338205

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Sexual abuse incident a reminder of risk in higher education
http://uisjournal.com/news/2016/09/07/sexual-abuse-incident-a-reminder-of-risk-in-higher-education/

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UK – Mount Allison to honour first woman in the British Empire to receive bachelor’s degree
http://www.sackvilletribunepost.com/news/2016/9/7/mount-allison-to-honour-first-woman-in-the-british-empire-to-rec.html

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Labor Day – Women in the workforce
http://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2016/09/04/women-workforce/89729796/

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International – New Asia initiative targets women in leadership roles
http://www.businessnewsasia.com/201609095233701-new-asia-initiative-targets-women-in-leadership-roles/

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Nepal – Higher education now more accessible for rural women
http://www.myrepublica.com/news/5354

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UK – LSE to give female academics pay rises to close gap with men
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/lse-give-female-academics-pay-rises-close-gap-men

OTHER

Safe spaces curb educational growth
http://theticker.org/safe-spaces-curb-educational-growth

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New comedy major is nothing to laugh about
http://www.berkeleybeacon.com/feature/2016/9/8/new-comedy-major-is-nothing-to-laugh-about

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In the wake of ITT Tech’s shutdown, other institutions could be in trouble
http://www.pe.com/articles/education-812908-colleges-students.html

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Delco College not giving grades to incoming freshman
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2016/09/09/delco-college-no-grades/

EVENTS

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

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OCTOBER 20

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

Lunch Cost: $20 (includes lunch and program)

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

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

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

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

VIXENS HELPING VIXENS

 

Temma Clark -Braverman
Hey everybody. My father died unexpectedly a week ago. A friend of my sister’s set up a gofund me for my mother for my dad’s final expenses etc. If you would be willing to donate or share or anything, I would really appreciate it. Thanks
https://www.gofundme.com/mikeyclarkbraverma

Vixen Watch for September 3, 2016

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

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The Alumnae Alliance is asking if you know someone whom you might consider nominating for the
SBC Outstanding Alumna Award?
For more information on this and other topics please go to the “Alumnae Alliance” section below. 

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YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN
HELP WITH WITH THE RESURFACING OF THE TENNIS COURTS IN THE ‘ALUMNAE ALLIANCE’ SECTION. 

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

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IF YOU PLAN A FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT SWEET BRIAR PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED APPROVAL FROM THE COLLEGE.  ALL FUNDRAISING EVENTS ARE TIED TO OUR ACCREDITATION PROCESSES AND THEREFOR NEED THE APPROVAL. THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO ENTER THE SYSTEM:
http://sbc.edu/alumnae-development/geographic-clubs-and-events/ http://sbc.edu/alumnae-development/fundraising-for-sweet-briar/
IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTION PLEASE CONTACT DONNA DODD WHO IS THE CONTACT FOR ALL FUNDRAISERS DDODD@SBC.EDU

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IF YOU LIKE TO TAKE PART IN THE ‘ADOPT A FRESHMAN’ PROGRAM, PLEASE GO TO THE ‘SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR COMMUNITY‘ SECTION FOR INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY LYDIA FLECK. 

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

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

SWEET BRIAR NEWS

Obituary – 1945 alumna who endowed Wyllie Engineering Program has died
http://sbc.edu/news/1945-alumna-who-endowed-wyllie-engineering-program-has-died/

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Sweet Briar College increasing security after receiving threatening email
http://wset.com/news/local/sweet-briar-college-increasing-security-after-receiving-threatening-emails

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Amherst authorities investigating after Sweet Briar employee receives email threat
http://www.newsadvance.com/news/local/amherst-authorities-investigating-after-sweet-briar-employee-receives-email-threat/article_0cd7009e-6ee5-11e6-b6d6-039577866e3a.html

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Sweet Briar College also received threatening email on Monday
http://wsls.com/2016/08/30/sweet-briar-college-also-received-threatening-email-monday/

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Sweet Briar’s first – ever Explore Environmental Science Weekend to give high school girls hands-on experience
http://sbc.edu/news/sweet-briars-first-ever-explore-environmental-science-weekend-to-give-high-school-girls-hands-on-experience/

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Sweet Briar grad Nene Jones ’16 takes home three NCAA awards
http://sbc.edu/news/sweet-briar-grad-nene-jones-16-takes-home-three-ncaa-awards/

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Virginia’s newest university, Mary Baldwin, is also one of its oldest [mentions Sweet Briar]
http://www.roanoke.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-virginia-s-newest-university-mary-baldwin-is-also-one/article_abee2699-5be6-5354-aaac-e6b32031bb58.html

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Seay, a 1983 alumna is in the running for a Hollywood Music in Media Award
http://sbc.edu/news/seay-a-1983-alumna-is-in-the-running-for-a-hollywood-music-in-media-award/

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Sweet Briar board member CeCelia Valentine ’95 joins NACDL board of directors
http://sbc.edu/news/sweet-briar-board-member-cecelia-valentine-95-joins-nacdl-board-of-directors/

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Gallery exhibition illustrates patterns in art – and in life
http://sbc.edu/news/gallery-exhibition-illustrates-patterns-in-art-and-life/

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Masters programs rebound at Sweet Briar
http://www.richmond.com/news/article_d7ebc9a9-a16c-50ab-a233-458825c18f19.html
and
http://www.heraldcourier.com/news/master-s-programs-rebound-at-sweet-briar/article_40d6abd2-b834-5c90-88ba-1e91722795e0.html
and
http://www.newsadvance.com/news/local/master-s-programs-rebound-at-sweet-briar/article_2d38fee4-a6c1-55a9-8905-2ddb32e73fac.html

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Women’s soccer routs Sweet Briar
http://athletics.svu.edu/sports/wsoc/2016-17/releases/20160901yexkxk

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Team USA at international riding competition has a decidedly pink and green hue
http://sbc.edu/news/team-usa-at-international-riding-competition-has-a-decidedly-pink-and-green-hue/

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10 Questions: Lawyer Phillip Stone helps revive Southern institution
http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/10_questions_phillip_stone_sweet_briar_college/

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

SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY

Posted on Facebook by Lydia Fleck
If you are interested in adopting a Sweet Briar students please sign up using the following form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVkxgV0i_7qsDZT8lZxjHnPDGpovYJ_NqnLl2LhXOawl4mCw/viewform?c=0&w=1

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Posted on Facebook by Kyle DuVall Blondé
Did you know there was a woman nicknamed the “human computer” whose job it was to double check the computer calculations for NASA? Katherine Johnson. She worked on John Glenn’s first orbit and the Apollo missions and a movie is being made about her extraordinary life. Annie Leibovitz just did her portrait for Vanity Fair.
Katherine Johnson, the NASA mathematician who advanced human rights with a slide rule and pencil
http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2016/08/katherine-johnson-the-nasa-mathematician-who-advanced-human-rights

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Posted by Sweet Briar Riding on Facebook
Exciting news – Holla! Holla! to Makayla Benjamin ’18 and Courtney Barry ’18
Makayla Benjamin ’18 and Courtney Barry ’18 have safely landed in Cork, Ireland. Makayla will be competing at AIEC-SNRC on Team USA along with Chris Johnson (Purdue University) and Sarah Pollock (Cal Poly Pomona Alumni). Courtney Barry ’18 is going along to volunteer at the competition. The Dressage phase will start the competition tomorrow morning. Riders will then move onto the Jumping phase on Saturday. The finals for both phases will take place on Sunday. We want to wish Team USA and our Vixens good luck and hope they enjoy Ireland!

and
The vixens are enjoying Ireland so far! This morning the group was surprised to learn that a Team USA member would no longer be able to compete, luckily Courtney Barry ’18 had packed her show clothes just in case! Makayla Benjamin and Courtney Barry started the AIEC-SNRC competition today with the Dressage phase. Courtney is the only USA Team member to be moving onto the final Dressage phase which will take place on Sunday. We wish them good luck tomorrow in the jumping phase! #smartgirlscanride #RideIHSA

Posted by Sweet Briar Now and Forever on Facebook
Sweet Briar continues conversations and collaborations via great meetings with Google and Facebook! The team visiting from Sweet Briar included Hank Yochum, Engineering Professor and Director of the Engineering Program, Steve Wassell, Computer Science Professor and Director of the Computer Science Program, President Phil Stone, and Mary Pope M. Hutson ’83, Vice President of Alumnae Relations and Development.

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Posted by Mary Ames Booker on Facebook
Georgetown University to give slave descendants priority in admission
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/georgetown-to-give-slave-descendants-priority-in-admission/

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Posted on Facebook by Amy Leigh Campbell
Business Insider – UVA best public college in the US
http://www.newsplex.com/content/news/Business-Insider-UVA-best-public-college-in-US-392057561.html

 ALUMNAE ALLIANCE

Do you know someone whom you might consider nominating for the SBC Outstanding Alumna Award?
This award may be given to graduate alumnae who have been out of college for at least 15 years in recognition of their outstanding service to Sweet Briar in a volunteer capacity. Nominations are invited from any member of the Sweet Briar family: alumnae, faculty, staff, students and the Sweet Briar College Board of Directors. Submit your nomination online at http://sbc.edu/alumnae-development/awards-nomination/ or through the alumnae relations and development office. If you’re on a mobile device, please choose “Desktop” view to complete the form.
Nominations are due by September 10, 2016 at 5:00pm EST
Below are past recipients of this prestigious award:


And here are the recipients for the Sweet Briar College Distinguished Alumna
The Distinguished Alumna Award was established in 1988 to honor alumnae who have brought distinction to themselves and to Sweet Briar College through outstanding accomplishment in a volunteer or professional capacity. Nominations are invited from any member of the Sweet Briar family: alumnae, faculty, staff, students and the Sweet Briar College Board of Directors.

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If you’re planning to attend Founders’ Day on September 23rd, grab your tray and lunch with students at our SBC Career Services get-together. It’s a great opportunity to meet students and provide helpful career advice. Everyone welcome! RSVP here.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090d4ba5a62b0-sbccareer

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

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

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

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

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

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To get the most out of Sweet Briar’s alumnae network go to

https://sweetbriar.alumnifire.com/

LIBERAL ARTS

LA100 book helps freshman find meaning through suffering
http://www.theasburycollegian.com/2016/08/la100-book-helps-freshman-find-meaning-through-suffering/

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UVA encouraging arts program through new initiative
http://www.nbc29.com/story/32856028/uva-encouraging-arts-program-through-new-initiative

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5 reasons to attend a liberal arts college
https://www.studyinternational.com/news/5-reasons-to-attend-a-liberal-arts-college

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Liberal arts colleges give students an advantage
http://www.thebakerorange.com/news/2016/aug/29/advantages-liberal-arts/

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Revelling in the moment
http://www.heraldcourier.com/news/revelling-in-the-moment/article_8339becd-0ebb-5080-95a5-865dd1feb8f8.html

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Why Liberal Arts?
http://www.thecitizen.in/index.php/OldNewsPage/?Id=8598&Why/Liberal/Arts/

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Second chance? This baby boomer would redo college
http://www.chicagonow.com/gifted-matters/2016/08/second-chance-this-baby-boomer-would-redo-college/

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Core curriculum changes to encourage liberal arts
http://acuoptimist.com/2016/09/core-curriculum-changes-encourage-liberal-arts/

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Meet the parents who won’t let their children study literature
https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2016/09/02/meet-the-parents-who-wont-let-their-children-study-literature/?utm_term=.35018a956d5a

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Lunch with a leader – Jim Wohlpart
http://wcfcourier.com/news/opinion/editorial/lunch-with-a-leader-jim-wohlpart/article_b1ba999f-a5a9-5c53-8a0d-da572598d062.html

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Public higher education in America is facing an existential emergency
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/so-that-happened-starving-the-beast_us_57c895dde4b078581f123594

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A place for liberal arts in higher education
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment/a-place-for-liberal-arts-in-higher-education/289378.html

STEM

Addressing the STEM crisis through career development
http://news.psu.edu/story/423836/2016/09/02/research/addressing-stem-crisis-through-career-development

 

WOMEN IN STEM

Canvas network reveals series of open courses focusing on engaging girls in STEM fields
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/canvas-network-reveals-series-open-152200981.html

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New Zealand – Julia O’Toole of LookiiMedia – Mixing technology and altruism
http://www.cio.co.nz/article/605782/julia-o-toole-lookiimedia-mixing-technology-altruism/

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The head of BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam’s operations says we must challenge female stereotypes to get women into maths and science
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/business/head-of-bhp-billitons-olympic-dams-operations-says-we-must-challenge-female-stereotypes-to-get-women-into-maths-and-science/news-story/f25aafc729974531b1af92cf51efd6e9

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Canvas Network reveals series of open courses focusing on engaging girls in STEM fields
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/canvas-network-reveals-series-of-open-courses-focusing-on-engaging-girls-in-stem-fields-300319318.html

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Entrepreneur’s active wear collection designed to promote health and women in STEM
http://girltalkhq.com/entrepreneurs-activewear-collection-designed-to-promote-health-and-women-in-stem/

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Open courses focus on engaging girls in STEM fields
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/08/29/open-courses-focus-on-engaging-girls-in-stem-fields.aspx

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Gender diversity among URI’s STEM faculty continues rise
https://today.uri.edu/news/gender-diversity-among-uris-stem-faculty-continues-rise/

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This Neil deGrasse Tyson parody Twitter account magnificently took down a sexist tweet about women in STEM
http://www.bustle.com/articles/181451-this-neil-degrasse-tyson-parody-twitter-account-magnificently-took-down-a-sexist-tweet-about-women-in

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WISE helps empower women
http://www.iowastatedaily.com/news/student_life/article_7de4b480-6ef3-11e6-bcdd-73d35fae27dc.html

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A pioneer in STEM education for girls
http://www.pe.com/articles/science-811992-students-math.html

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Base 11 and STEMconnector join forces to close America’s talent gap in STEM
http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/3055594

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Driven by STEM opportunities more women enrolling in MSU engineering
http://www.fox47news.com/we-are-spartans/driven-by-stem-opportunities-more-women-enrolling-in-msu-engineering

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Creating women leaders in STEM fields
http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/science/news/creating-women-leaders-in-stem-fields-2063111

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Women in STEM – Dartmouth vs Yale
http://yaledailynews.com/blog/2016/09/01/women-in-stem-dartmouth-vs-yale/

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The future of STEM
http://www.fltimes.com/health/the-future-is-stem/article_696989a2-1c20-58e2-9d1f-8f434723aa7c.html

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Boost in E-commerce sale for back-to-school season; women working in STEM need more incentives
https://www.exchangewire.com/blog/2016/09/01/boost-ecommerce-sales-back-school-season-women-working-stem-need-incentives/

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Women scientists from URI to lead 3 expeditions to Antarctica
http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20160901/women-scientists-from-uri-to-lead-3-expeditions-to-antarctica

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STEM has a girls problem – Gender bias remains issue for girls pursuing science careers
http://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/reality/stem-has-a-girl-problem-gender-bias-remains-issue-for/article_4deb063a-6eda-11e6-a158-8f07a9d7611e.html
and
http://www.theintell.com/reality/stem-has-a-girl-problem-gender-bias-remains-issue-for/article_026637d3-6f2f-51e7-b4c1-25da0ba0a318.html

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Putting the M in STEM – Career opportunities for women in mathematics
http://www.wearethecity.com/putting-m-stem-career-opportunities-women-mathematics/

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Women of inspiration – See who our top women business owners look to for inspirations (slide show)
http://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/news/2016/09/02/women-of-inspiration-see-who-our-top-women.html

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A surprising reason why college women aren’t going into STEM
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/a-surprising-reason-why-college-women-arent-going-into-stem-2016-09-02

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UK – A level results are more bad news for diversity in STEM
http://www.information-age.com/it-management/skills-training-and-leadership/123461969/level-results-are-more-bad-news-diversity-stem

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Textiles help teach STEM concepts
https://www.uml.edu/News/stories/2016/LowellTex.aspx

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American Association of University Women to host STEM fundraiser
http://www.rrstar.com/news/20160902/american-association-of-university-women-to-host-stem-fundraiser

STEAM

STEAM – The new Eye in Education
http://bulawayo24.com/index-id-opinion-sc-columnist-byo-95236.html

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A hero for the arts and science – Upcoming Marvel covers promote STEAM fields
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/08/28/491394226/a-hero-for-the-arts-and-sciences-upcoming-marvel-covers-promote-steam-fields
and
https://www.studyinternational.com/news/marvel-steam-covers

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SIUE to introduce youngster to STEAM
http://www.theintelligencer.com/local_news/article_fe0777c2-6ed2-11e6-b74f-974172c194c4.html

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NSS/NASA Ames Space Settlement Contest open to all students – learn, collaborate, explore!
http://www.mmdnewswire.com/nasa-ames-space-settlement-contest-131851.html

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Robotic member finds passion in engineering
http://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/education/2016/08/29/robotics-member-finds-passion-engineering/89534990/

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Ethiopia – Inaugural “TeachHer” master class launched
http://www.geeskaafrika.com/23898/inaugural-teachher-master-class-launched-in-ethiopia/

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Edible enriching educational exercises
http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/news/lifestyles/edible-enriching-educational-exercises/article_09c230e5-2311-5aed-99d8-c20fb3c898b8.html

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15 fun & easy STEAM 3D printing lesson plans from MakerBot’s Thingiverse
http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160902-15-3d-printing-lesson-plans-from-makerbots-thingiverse.html

WOMEN’S COLLEGE

Where Hillary called home – Wellesley’s 2020 class on its most famous alumnus [alumna]
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/sep/02/hillary-clinton-wellesley-college-freshmen-women

 

STUDENT RECRUITMENT

Colleges welcome fresh faces
http://citizensvoice.com/news/colleges-welcome-fresh-faces-1.2083904

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Border states recruiting Illinois’ students
http://rockrivertimes.com/2016/08/28/border-states-recruiting-illinois-students/

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Fewer students are enrolled in Louisiana colleges
http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/local/education/2016/08/30/fewer-students-enrolled-louisiana-colleges/88226268/
and
http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/fewer-students-are-enrolled-in-louisiana-colleges/311795751

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This for-profit college is no longer enrolling new students
http://fortune.com/2016/08/30/itt-technical-institute-students-loans/
and
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/education/2016/08/30/itt-technical-college-stops-enrollment-greenville/89575520/
and
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/news/itt-stops-enrolling-students-at-ohio-locations/nsPJD/

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The latest – Lawyer calls student visa scam charges ‘bogus’
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/08/30/latest-lawyer-calls-student-visa-scam-charges-bogus.html

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State should help students abused by for-profit colleges
http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/soapbox/article99114927.html

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Our view – Student success day lives up to its name
http://www.postbulletin.com/opinion/our_view/our-view-student-success-day-lives-up-to-its-name/article_18fa814e-a168-5c8f-ab52-2326f8324bdd.html

COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY AND AGRICULTURE

Oneonta, Cobleskill colleges praised for green-energy measures
http://www.thedailystar.com/news/local_news/oneonta-cobleskill-colleges-praised-for-green-energy-measures/article_8dabce57-2042-5e64-ab39-6a8520be04fa.html

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North Central College joins billion dollar green challenge
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-north-central-green-challenge-st-0902-20160901-story.html

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NCA&T wins $1.12M grant for urban, sustainable ag ressearch
http://wraltechwire.com/nca-t-wins-1-12m-grant-for-urban-sustainable-ag-research/15972708/
and
http://www.powderbulksolids.com/news/USDA-Announces-18-9M-to-Improve-College-Research-Facilities-08-30-2016

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USDA announces $18.9M to improve college research facilities
http://www.powderbulksolids.com/news/USDA-Announces-18-9M-to-Improve-College-Research-Facilities-08-30-2016

COLLEGE FINANCES, GRANTS, ETC.

UH Maui College awarded $3.7 million in federal grants
http://mauitime.com/news/education-news/university-of-hawaii-maui-college-awarded-two-major-federal-grants/

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College group sues US, saying it’s target of political agenda
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/31/business/college-group-sues-us-saying-its-target-of-political-agenda.html?_r=0

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3 Michigan tribal colleges receive grant for improvements
http://www.wilx.com/content/news/3-Michigan-tribal-colleges-receive-grants-for-improvements-391816601.html

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Loyola – Finally Funded
http://www.loyolaphoenix.com/2016/08/finally-funded/

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NAAC threat looms over instts
http://www.punemirror.in/pune/civic/NAAC-threat-looms-over-instts/articleshow/53951336.cms

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For-profit college banned from accepting students with federal aid
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2016/0828/For-profit-college-banned-from-accepting-students-with-federal-aid

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State should help students abused by for-profit colleges
http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/soapbox/article99114927.html

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Maryland liberal arts college creates a scholarship that rewards parents who save
http://www.the-journal.com/article/20160829/AP/308299811/Maryland-liberal-arts-college-creates-a-scholarship-that-rewards-parents-who-save

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Diversity scholarship established
https://www.concordiacollege.edu/news-media/detail/diversity-scholarship-established/

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Purdue’s income sharing agreement solution to the student debt crisis
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jonhartley/2016/08/30/purdues-income-sharing-agreement-solution-to-the-student-debt-crisis/#389acc484837

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Q&A Will colleges support debt-free higher education?
http://prospect.org/article/qa-will-colleges-support-debt-free-higher-education

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Public higher education in America is facing and existential emergency
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/so-that-happened-starving-the-beast_us_57c895dde4b078581f123594

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Purdue to dedicate $90 million academic residential college
http://www.purdueexponent.org/campus/article_2416b56e-707b-11e6-9314-97246ddf755a.html

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Lone Star College uses grant to mentor at risk students
http://www.ourtribune.com/article.php?id=20786

WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION

College attracts more female computer science majors
https://www.meritalk.com/articles/college-attracts-more-female-computer-science-majors/

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Alessandro van den Brink – Animal House
http://www.thedp.com/article/2016/08/alessandro-van-den-brink-animal-house

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Faust again calls for social groups to accept women
http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2016/8/29/faust-atlantic-video/

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Looking inside Anaclastic
http://thecowl.com/arts-entertainment/a-look-inside-anaclastic

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Emphasizing the importance of sisterhood
http://www.purdueexponent.org/features/article_a3dea6e0-49f8-5206-9840-884cb0375f67.html

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‘Women Soar You Soar’ camp eager to improve diversity
https://www.runwaygirlnetwork.com/2016/08/27/women-soar-you-soar-camp-eager-to-improve-diversity/

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U.A.E. – What Emirati men can learn from Emirati women
http://gulftoday.ae/portal/ccccd687-8ee0-43cc-9290-dddab8a9161c.aspx

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Dubai – Hire women on boards and be more profitable
http://gulfnews.com/business/sectors/features/hire-women-on-boards-and-be-more-profitable-1.1887165

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Societal changes needed for gender equality in Italy
http://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/trend-lines/19758/societal-changes-needed-for-gender-equality-in-italy

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UK – Universities turn a blind eye to sex harassment – claim
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20160830093534124

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Campus diversity improving, but remains work in progress
http://www.educationdive.com/news/campus-diversity-improving-but-remains-work-in-progress/424991/

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Gender bias in academic conference ratings revealed
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/gender-bias-academic-conference-ratings-revealed

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P.E.O. sisterhood- Women helping women reach for the stars
http://www.timesnews.net/Community/2016/09/01/P-E-O-Sisterhood-Women-helping-women-reach-for-the-stars

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CLC president among 5 new women at helm
http://www.brainerddispatch.com/news/4106548-clc-president-among-5-new-women-helm

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Women officeholders find making change slow
http://www.timesunion.com/living/article/Women-officeholders-find-making-change-slow-9199082.php

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Women in politics – College edition – University of Florida
http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/women-politics-college-edition-university-florida

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Women business owners make strides in closing gender gap in Nevada
http://www.reviewjournal.com/business/women-business-owners-make-strides-closing-gender-gap-nevada

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Women represent only 4.2% CEO’s in Fortune 500 companies, the women in enterprise summit will discuss gender equality in Boston on October 25 & 26
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/09/prweb13648838.htm

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In Brooklyn, stifling higher learning among Hasidic women
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/04/nyregion/in-brooklyn-stifling-higher-learning-among-hasidic-women.html?_r=0

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India – Scholarly women rule the roost
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Scholarly-women-rule-the-roost/articleshow/53987307.cms

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Korea – Good qualifications no guarantee for Korean women’s social advance
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2016/09/116_213369.html

OTHER

What ya gonna call?  All female “Ghostbusters” getting a name change
http://kticradio.com/abc_entertai/what-ya-gonna-call-allfemale-ghostbusters-getting-a-name-change-abcid35764503/

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UB curriculum debuts with incoming students

http://www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/stories/2016/08/ub-curriculum-launch.html

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Berea college ranked No.1 in nation among liberal arts schools by Washington Monthly
http://www.lanereport.com/67124/2016/08/berea-college-ranked-no-1-in-nation-among-liberal-arts-schools-by-washington-monthly/

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8 essentials for living with your first college roommate
https://www.obu.edu/blog/8-essentials-living-first-college-roommate/

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College Achieve expands with North Plainfield’s first charter school
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/education/in-our-schools/2016/08/28/college-achieve-expands-north-plainfields-first-charter-school/88912762/

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Cornell University welcomes 12 year old freshman.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/cornell-university-welcomes-12-year-college-freshman-41815555

EVENTS

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

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OCTOBER 20

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

Lunch Cost: $20 (includes lunch and program)

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

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

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

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

VIXENS HELPING VIXENS

Stephanie Wiland needs a boost with her tuition for her last, her senior year at Sweet Briar.  Please go to https://www.gofundme.com/2b3un3s4 and consider donating towards her tuition.

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Temma Clark -Braverman
Hey everybody. My father died unexpectedly a week ago. A friend of my sister’s set up a gofund me for my mother for my dad’s final expenses etc. If you would be willing to donate or share or anything, I would really appreciate it. Thanks
https://www.gofundme.com/mikeyclarkbraverma

 

Vixen Watch for August 27, 2016

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

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 DAVE MATTHEWS JUST RELEASED HIS 1996 SWEET BRIAR CONCERT ALBUM ‘LIVE AT SWEET BRIAR’ AND ALL NET PROCEEDS WILL GO TO SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE. YOU CAN ORDER A CD, MP3, OR FLAC; OR YOU CAN BUNDLE THE MUSIC WITH A COOL T-SHIRT.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
HTTP://DAVEMATTHEWSBAND.SHOP.MUSICTODAY.COM/DEPT.ASPX?CP=1_82179

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JUST A REMINDER THAT THE ALUMNAE RELATIONS & DEVELOPMENT SITE GOT MIGRATED TO THE “NEW” PART OF THE SBC WEBSITE.  THE MAIN SITE IS NOW
SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT
YOU ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE THE NEW SITE. PLEASE NOTE THAT AS WITH ANY TRANSITION FROM SITE TO SITE, THERE MAY BE BROKEN LINKS.  PLEASE BE SURE TO USE THE BROKEN LINK FORM THAT WILL COME UP WHEN THAT HAPPENS OR CONTACT CLECIE STECKEL AT CDSTECKEL@SBC.EDU

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PLEASE CHECK OUT THE “SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY“ SECTION FOR A WONDERFUL IDEA SUBMITTED BY AMY LEIGH CAMPBELL. 

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YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN
HELP WITH WITH THE RESURFACING OF THE TENNIS COURTS IN THE ‘ALUMNAE ALLIANCE’ SECTION. 

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED TO VOLUNTEER FOR SWEET BRIAR GO TO:
http://sbc.edu/alumnae-development/volunteer/

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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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PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE “VIXENS HELPING VIXENS” SECTION.  SOME OF OUR FELLOW VIXENS COULD USE OUR HELP

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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

Obituary – Sweet Briar alumna Claire Elizabeth Shaw passed away at the age or 23
http://www.newsadvance.com/obituaries/shaw-claire-elizabeth/article_0833c668-5d16-51f5-88c1-17328e4e7e68.html
Please note that there is information for a fundraiser in her name in the “Submitted by Members of the Sweet Briar Family” section below. 

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Obituary – Beatrice Penelope ‘Bea’ Patt, Sweet Briar’s Dean Patt, passed away at the age of 97.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?n=beatrice-penelope-patt-bea&pid=181137423

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Obituary – Elisabeth H. Lippincott passed away at the age of 95
http://www.philly.com/philly/obituaries/20160825_Elizabeth_H__Lippincott__95__veteran__businesswoman_and_active_volunteer.html

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Alumnae Alliance Council meeting minutes from August 9, 2016
http://sbc.edu/alumnae-development/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/aac-meeting-minutes-8-9-16.pdf

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President Stone kicked off Sweet Briar’s 111th Opening Convocation this afternoon with a call for more of the hard-earned miracles that had made the last year not just possible, but a huge success for students, faculty, staff and alumnae.

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New Sweet Briar budget calls for $20M in gifts for fiscal ’17
http://www.newsadvance.com/news/local/sweet-briar-budget-anticipates-m-in-gifts/article_dc5df1f4-6956-11e6-9e02-f776fa236710.html
and
http://www.newsadvance.com/news/local/update-new-sweet-briar-budget-calls-for-m-in-gifts/article_dc5df1f4-6956-11e6-9e02-f776fa236710.html

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Sweet Briar budgets $20M in donations for 2017
https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2016/08/25/sweet-briar-budgets-20m-donations-2017

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New Sweet Briar budget calls for $20M in gifts for fiscal ’17
http://www.richmond.com/news/virginia/article_057dac78-210a-5053-9176-ed30c92ab1b2.html

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Creators of Refinery29 feminism series urge Sweet Briar students to be ‘heard and seen’
http://sbc.edu/news/creators-of-refinery29-feminism-series-urge-sweet-briar-students-to-be-heard-and-seen/

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Sweet Briar opens 111th session with resolve to keep miracles rolling
http://sbc.edu/news/sweet-briar-opens-111th-session-with-resolve-to-keep-the-miracles-rolling/

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[Chairwoman of the BoD of Sweet Briar College], Mayor Tomlinson, is guest speaker for Women’s Equality Day
http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/military/article97853457.html

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5 tips for rocking your first semester at Sweet Briar
http://sbc.edu/news/five-tips-for-rocking-your-first-semester-at-sweet-briar/

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SBC is looking for successful alumnae who majored in different fields, and who are currently working, so SBC can highlight successful career paths for majors as part of the sbc.edu website upgrade. This information is a vital communications piece to help us make sure SBC is seen by prospective students as “career focused.”
Please submit your short biography paragraph, a head shot photo, and include your major, and any graduate work you have undertaken as part of your career post-SBC.
For more information contact Cady Thomas at cadylou1@gmail.com 

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Sweet Briar College has started a new tradition

Traditions have a special place at Sweet Briar. This year, we decided that there needed to be a new one — a tradition that honors every single student as she begins her journey at Sweet Briar. Our first Daisy Ceremony was held at the end of move-in day on Friday, with President Stone and the board of directors handing each brand-new Vixen a daisy to mark her initiation as a Sweet Briar woman.

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

SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY

Posted on Facebook by Lydia Fleck
Phase 1 of the Sweet Briar Student Adoption effort is underway. Alumnae can sign up to adopt students (assignments will come in a few weeks). Please join the Vixen Den to sign up and stay updated:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/campushappiness/

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Posted on Facebook by Serena Kachinsky
“Hey there Ladies, I am passing on info regarding a fundraising campaign for cancer research. Claire Shaw, one of our little sisters, just passed away after a valiant four year battle. She was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma after completing her freshman year at Sweet Briar. It would be awesome for her family to feel the support of her Sweet Briar sisters during this grief-stricken time.”
In Memory of Claire Elizabeth Shaw – Supporting Sarcoma Research at MGH
https://fundraise.massgeneral.org/kathy-shaw

Posted on Facebook by Nalini Mani
“Welcome to the new school year… 144 odd freshman and 30 something sophomores, not to mention amazing juniors, seniors, and turning point students.. and about 10 international students – fantastic… all thanks to the hard work of the admissions office and Marcia Thom Kaley. Being on campus this weekend was amazing to see the hustle and bustle of move-in day with some amazing young women leaders. And, of course, spending time talking to those who make SBC a stellar institution of higher education – the faculty! Then there is the BOD who met this weekend – thank you for all your hard work. I know you’ve been churning to work hard on our year coming up and especially on governance as promised back in May/June. The article attached says it all. This is the year of hard work.. of ensuring we have strong governance…. shared governance with faculty and staff who are fairly represented, where faculty can work on creating the liberal arts/humanities / social sciences curriculum for 2026 and beyond…. transparency, integrity, solid rubrics and criteria that epitomize what makes a strong SBC trustee.. and revamped bylaws that ensure the BOD is not self-perpetuating… this is the advent of a new era and we are recreating ourselves..taking control, being leaders at a College for Women.”
More Lessons from the (Sweet) Briar Patch
http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/sites/default/files/More%20Lessons%20from%20the%20%28Sweet%29%20Briar%20Patch.pdf

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Posted on Facebook by Amy Leigh Campbell 
As we launch headlong into the 2016-2017 academic year as of 130pm this afternoon, I submit for your reading pleasure the following. Note especially Domestic Science on page 56. I read the programs of study leading up to page 56 and feel confident I could have been a Sweet Briar woman, even in 1906, despite what would have surely been poor marks in Domestic Science.
The First Year Book of Sweet Briar College
https://archive.org/stream/firstyearbookofs00unse#page/n1/mode/2up

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Posted on Facebook by Amy Leigh Campbell – a really cool idea
Putting this out into the fb universe because my wild, brilliant collection of friends never fail me —
I want a vending machine for a special project at Sweet Briar. It’s not for snacks or drinks — it will be for fun, random gifts for students from alumnae. Cool, right?
Speaking of cool, ideally it will not be a refrigerated machine since I don’t want to waste electricity. Even one of the old cigarette machines where you pull the lever would work for this purpose and might even be preferable since they have less electronic parts.
So please put your thinking caps on and pass along my request to anyone you know who might donate one to my crazy dream. Thank you!!!

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Shared on Facebook by Lee Anne Chaskes
From the Sweet Briar Business Department – Welcome to Sweet Briar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3IFg7qI4KU&feature=youtu.be

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Posted on Facebook by Jane Dure
“Here are our first-years, their family, and the students and staff who helped them move in. By the way, 70 freshmen qualified for participation in the Honors Program.”

More photos shared on Facebook by Dawn Elizabeth Schwarting

 ALUMNAE ALLIANCE

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

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

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

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

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

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To get the most out of Sweet Briar’s alumnae network go to

https://sweetbriar.alumnifire.com/

LIBERAL ARTS

Southeastern University pursues a rapid merger of the arts, technology
http://www.theledger.com/article/20160820/NEWS/160829966?Title=Southeastern-University-pursues-a-rapid-merger-of-the-arts-technology

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Art remains integral to Fisk University’s culture
http://www.tennessean.com/story/opinion/contributors/2016/08/21/art-remains-integral-fisk-universitys-culture/88976036/

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Michigan diocese adopts classical curriculum, rejects common core
https://www.heartland.org/news-opinion/news/michigan-diocese-adopts-classical-curriculum-rejects-common-core
and
http://www.catholicworldreport.com/NewsBriefs/Default.aspx?rssGuid=why-this-diocese-is-ditching-common-core-for-liberal-arts-19242/

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Why liberal arts degrees are valuable in tech
http://www.cio.com/article/3110007/it-skills-training/why-liberal-arts-degrees-are-valuable-in-tech.html

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Students won the campus culture war
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/08/23/did-students-win-the-campus-culture-wars.html

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Q&A with Peter Shoemaker – Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
http://www.shu.edu/arts-sciences/news/qa-with-new-arts-and-sciences-dean.cfm

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Paper explores future of tech in liberal arts organization
https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2016/08/25/paper-explores-future-tech-liberal-arts-organization

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20 liberal arts colleges where grads earn the most
http://time.com/money/4465388/liberal-arts-colleges-highest-salaries/

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We can relate to ‘Liberal Arts’
http://ksusentinel.com/2016/08/25/we-can-all-relate-to-liberal-arts/

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‘Liberal Arts’ falls short
http://ksusentinel.com/2016/08/25/liberal-arts-falls-short/

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With new ‘microcollege’ low-income mothers learn Aristotle, Shakespeare
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/08/26/liberal-arts-lifting-young-mothers-holyoke/niMPavOE2vkExkNQ1duuTM/story.html

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Is tradition costing Bard financial solvency?
http://www.educationdive.com/news/is-tradition-costing-bard-financial-solvency/425208/

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Why we need tiny colleges
http://www.yesmagazine.org/people-power/why-we-need-tiny-colleges-20160826

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Engstrom – Enrollment a challenge, liberal arts remain fundamental at UM
http://mtpr.org/post/engstrom-enrollment-challenge-liberal-arts-remain-fundamental-um

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Big Ten schools pace the nation in international student enrollment
http://www.educationdive.com/news/big-ten-schools-pace-the-nation-in-international-student-enrollment/425201/

STEM

Educators focusing on mathematics to encourage STEM degrees
http://kxan.com/2016/08/22/educators-focusing-on-mathematics-to-encourage-stem-degrees/

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STEM as I see it
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/amy-mather-/stem-as-i-see-it_b_11662154.html

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Why STEM subjects and fashion design go hand in hand
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-25/why-stem-subjects-and-fashion-design-go-hand-in-hand/7784834

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MTS Rolling Road System model brings inspiration to future engineers at Minnesota State Fair
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mts-rolling-road-system-model-brings-inspiration-to-future-engineers-at-minnesota-state-fair-300318271.html

WOMEN IN STEM

WITI and 451 Research publish research on attracting and retaining women in STEM
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/08/prweb13633743.htm

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Women make up a quarter of UI College of Engineering’s freshman class
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2016-08-22/women-make-quarter-ui-college-engineerings-freshman-class.html

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Mentorship is crucial for advancement of women in technology
http://www.twice.com/mentorship-crucial-advancement-women-technology/62566

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Take a closer look at Cindy Rockwell
http://www.businessrecord.com/Content/Default/-All-Latest-News/Article/Take-a-closer-look-at-Cindy-Rockwell/-3/248/74419

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How the Earlham Institute is showcasing female STEM role models
http://www.computerweekly.com/blog/WITsend/How-the-Earlham-Institute-is-showcasing-female-Stem-role-models

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10 ways UC Davis is great in STEM
https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/10-ways-uc-davis-great-stem/

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Astronaut Rhea Seddon to address girls and young women in Murfreesboro
http://wgnsradio.com/astronaut-rhea-seddon-to-address-girls-and-young-women-in-murfreesboro-cms-34547

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The best man for the job?
http://windsorstar.com/special-features-3/the-best-man-for-the-job

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Incoming class of women engineers breaks record
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/local-news/incoming-class-of-women-engineers-breaks-record

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Beyond #WomeninTech: 7 ways you can make every single woman count
http://www.feminisminindia.com/2016/08/24/beyond-women-in-tech/

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5 reasons girls should learn to code
http://www.omaha.com/momaha/reasons-girls-should-learn-to-code/article_8af09114-6942-11e6-a03a-b3ca50840e3d.html

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Africa – Remarks at a science, technology, engineering, mathematics STEM girls event
http://www.einnews.com/pr_news/341514221/africa-remarks-at-a-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics-stem-girls-event

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UM-Flint’s women of STEM – Samantha Grathoff
https://news.umflint.edu/2016/08/26/um-flints-women-stem-samantha-grathoff/

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Initiative encourages girls, women in STEM fields
http://www.hotsr.com/news/2016/aug/25/initiative-encourages-girls-women-in-st/

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Young women study Straights water ecology on tall ships during summer break
http://www.petoskeynews.com/gaylord/sports/outdoors/young-women-study-straits-water-ecology-on-tall-ships-during/article_12fefe79-3762-559b-bc48-a9baffb95aa3.html
and
http://www.petoskeynews.com/featured-pnr/young-women-study-straits-water-ecology-on-tall-ships/article_e64c4ffc-0b84-5870-a418-2c16bfb421e3.html

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Nationwide and in Manatee-Sarasota, fewer women employed in IT careers
http://www.bradenton.com/news/business/article97812562.html

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Gonzalez interns with NASA, encourages other young women to pursue STEM careers
http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/deer_park/living/gonzalez-interns-with-nasa-encourages-other-young-women-to-pursue/article_17aded52-29db-5f34-8d55-db9902a31f69.html

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Using LEGO figures to build recognition for great women in STEM
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/discovery/lego-nasa-women-maia-weinstock

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Unanet recognizes Women’s Equality Day and reflects on its emphasis on female leadership
http://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/16/08/p8396194/unanet-recognizes-womens-equality-day-and-reflects-on-its-emphasis-on-f

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New illustrated book showcases 50 female pioneers in science to inspire young girls
http://girltalkhq.com/new-illustrated-book-showcases-50-female-pioneers-science-inspire-young-girls/

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‘Belonging’ can help keep talented female students in STEM classes
http://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=189603&org=NSF&from=news

STEAM

Marvel announces STEAM variant covers
http://comicbook.com/marvel/2016/08/20/marvel-announces-steam-variant-covers/
and
http://www.comicosity.com/marvel-announces-steam-variants-by-chin-ferry-more/
and
http://www.blastr.com/2016-8-22/marvel-announces-5-steam-variant-covers-get-readers-interested-science
and
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/herocomplex/la-et-hc-marvel-steam-variant-covers-20160822-snap-htmlstory.html

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Art is essential, not extra
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/randi-weingarten/art-is-essential-not-extr_b_11633678.html

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Creating scientists in the STEAM lab
http://www.dailyindependent.com/news/creating-scientists-in-the-steam-lab/article_3e9ccb60-6899-11e6-957e-77165b765dcd.html

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STEAM school principal wants girls to find solar power
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/New-Dallas-ISD-school-wants-girls-to-reach-the-solar-391063472.html

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Empowering women and girls through STEAM
http://www.einnews.com/pr_news/341629907/empowering-women-and-girls-through-steam

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STEAM in action – Creating board games
http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/steam_in_action_creating_board_games

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LEGOs symposium trains teachers in robotics and other STEM skills
http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/legos-symposium-trains-teachers-in-robotics-and-other-stem-skills/article_c430f638-6bd8-11e6-8ee2-2396cab0335a.html

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STEM or STEAM?  Jacksonville teacher says best left up to student
http://news.wjct.org/post/stem-or-steam-jacksonville-teacher-says-best-left-students

WOMEN’S COLLEGE

Weigh the pros, cons of attending a women’s college in the 21st century
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2016-08-24/weigh-the-pros-cons-of-attending-a-womens-college-in-the-21st-century

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Traveling the road not taken to college
http://www.forbes.com/sites/willarddix/2016/08/25/traveling-the-road-not-taken-to-college/#712d16b019be

STUDENT RECRUITMENT

WSU makes ‘Top 30’ list for LGBTQ students
http://www.kvewtv.com/article/2016/aug/22/wsu-makes-top-30-list-lgbtq-students/
and
http://instinctmagazine.com/post/campus-pride%E2%80%99s-2016-top-30-list-lgbtq-friendly-colleges-universities

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Seeking admission to top colleges, Chinese students flock US private schools
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/seeking-admission-to-top-colleges-chinese-students-flock-to-us-private-schools/2016/08/23/7279a582-5f18-11e6-8e45-477372e89d78_story.html

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Recruiting game – Schools, athletes juggle the cost of college scholarships
http://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/the-recruiting-game/recruiting-game-schools-athletes-juggle-the-cost-college-scholarship

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College, career fair prepares students for big decisions
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160824/news/160829456/

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Immersive student development, diversity and recruitment program creates a pipeline to prepare diverse new talent
http://newsroomamerica.com/story/592645.html

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Why International Diversity Matters in Recruiting
http://www.recruitingtrends.com/REC/view/story.jhtml?id=534361016

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5 most common mistakes of athlete-families
http://college.usatoday.com/2016/08/26/5-most-common-mistakes-of-athlete-families/

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What is it with Republicans support of for-profit college scams?
http://urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease/what-is-it-with-republicans-support-of-for-profit-college-scams/

COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY AND AGRICULTURE

When organic food was a ‘Communist’ plot
http://www.courier-journal.com/story/life/food/farm-to-table/2016/08/23/when-organic-was-a-communist-plot-to-starve-america/88691016/

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Bay Mills Community College offers fundamentals of sustainable agriculture course
http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/bay_mills_community_college_offers_fundamentals_of_sustainable_agriculture_course

COLLEGE FINANCES, GRANTS, ETC.

7 pieces of scholarship advice from current college students
http://www.nasdaq.com/article/7-pieces-of-scholarship-advice-from-current-college-students-cm668648

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Program that helps low income students to college gets $1.2 million grant
http://mtstandard.com/news/local/program-that-helps-send-low-income-students-to-college-gets/article_d1ee6b30-e897-5e2d-bc61-97f36b3cc9d0.html

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Grants help young adults with disabilities attend college
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2016/08/grants_help_young_adults_with_disabilities_attend_college

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BHS gets $40K grant for college guidance
http://beatricedailysun.com/news/bhs-gets-k-grant-for-college-guidance/article_016a6e32-a6dd-5c75-948e-7594bbf2085c.html

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EMCC awarded $2.6 million federal grant
https://news.estrellamountain.edu/bytes/2016/08/23/emcc-awarded-26-million-federal-grant

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Ireland – New college year: How student grant system SUSI works
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/education/new-college-year-how-student-grant-system-susi-works-1.2767359

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Tusculum College receives 2016 Veteran Reconnect grant
http://www.thetomahawk.com/local-news/tusculum-college-receives-2016-veteran-reconnect-grant/

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US government cuts off new funding for ITT Technical Institute
http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-government-cuts-off-new-funding-for-itt-technical-institute-1472152253
and
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/26/business/itt-college-chain-barred-from-enrolling-students-with-us-aid.html?_r=0

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Advice on applying for college scholarships and financial aid
http://www.star-telegram.com/living/keller-magazine/article97592857.html

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IU college of arts and sciences receives $6 million gift for internships, endowed faculty chairs
http://news.indiana.edu/releases/iu/2016/08/ralph-walter-gift.shtml

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WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Overseas research rite of passage ‘discriminates against women’
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/overseas-research-rite-passage-discriminates-against-women

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Institutionalising women’s rights
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/international/institutionalising-womens-rights

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UK – ‘Common sense’ women who return to work after having a baby fall behind men in earning power
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/uk-gender-pay-gap-women-paid-about-18-less-per-hour-men-ifs-research-shows-1577480
and
http://fortune.com/2016/08/23/uk-gender-pay-gap-2/
and
http://qz.com/764174/better-educated-women-pay-a-steeper-price-for-motherhood/

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India – Despite Rio Olympics 2016 success, Indian women are routinely denied opportunities
http://www.firstpost.com/india/despite-rio-olympics-2016-success-indian-women-are-routinely-denied-opportunities-2971552.html

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Tenure track promotions double for women
http://www.educationdive.com/news/tenure-track-promotions-double-for-women/424932/

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Australia – Women at work – more qualifications, but less pay
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/women-at-work-more-qualifications-but-less-pay/news-story/d741c1056da9e6e785260851842538f2

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Largest all-girls public school network in nation establishes footprint in West Texas
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/largest-all-girls-public-school-network-in-nation-establishes-footprint-in-west-texas-300317059.html

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Janet Napolitano – Risk, resolve, and running a major university system
http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2016/08/running-a-major-university-system-as-a-woman/497012/

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Israel – Strictly-Orthodox sect bans women from going to university
http://jewishnews.timesofisrael.com/strictly-orthodox-sect-bans-women-from-going-to-university/

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On black women’s equal pay day, media highlight plight of women of color in the workplace
http://mediamatters.org/research/2016/08/23/black-women-s-equal-pay-day-media-highlight-plight-women-color-workplace/212606

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India – Number of unemployed women engineers in India is as high as 40%
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/number-of-unemployed-women-engineers-in-india-is-as-high-as-40/article9028304.ece

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Kazakhstan – Skyrocketing female suicide attempts in Kazakhstan
http://www.tol.org/client/article/26241-kazakhstan-mental-health-suicides-men-women-adolescents.html

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Utah Valley everyday hero – Susan Madsen is a tireless advocate for women and raising leaders
http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/education/college/uvu/utah-valley-everyday-hero-susan-madsen-is-a-tireless-advocate/article_918e4465-d3c4-5e1c-ab7d-5eae67e6cdc8.html

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Women’s equality day – Celebrating the 19th amendment’s impact on rights, equity
http://www.dcmilitary.com/journal/features/women-s-equality-day-celebrating-the-th-amendment-s-impact/article_7ccd5378-3236-5547-b627-27522e9f18e4.html

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Utah named worst state for women’s equality
http://upr.org/post/utah-named-worst-state-womens-equality

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This activist is using her paintings to crowdfund education for transgender women
https://www.scoopwhoop.com/This-Activist-Is-Raising-Funds-For-Educating-Transgender-Women/#.8j3rbr8cs

OTHER

Cheryl Parson -Prepare your college student for scammers
http://limaohio.com/top-stories/198488/cheryl-parson-prepare-your-college-student-for-scammers

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Dorm room decor – Our favorites from move-in 2016
https://www.obu.edu/blog/dorm-room-decor-favorites-move-2016/

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Nate Parker, Kurt Metzger, and the fetish for female silence
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sarah-nechamkin/nate-parker-kurt-metzger-_b_11643432.html

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Randolph College boosts transfer student number
http://www.newsadvance.com/news/local/randolph-college-boosts-transfer-student-numbers/article_469d6ddf-7d5b-595b-abe7-9d630d07aeb1.html

EVENTS

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

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OCTOBER 20

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

Lunch Cost: $20 (includes lunch and program)

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

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

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

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

VIXENS HELPING VIXENS

Stephanie Wiland needs a boost with her tuition for her last, her senior year at Sweet Briar.  Please go to https://www.gofundme.com/2b3un3s4 and consider donating towards her tuition.

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Temma Clark -Braverman
Hey everybody. My father died unexpectedly a week ago. A friend of my sister’s set up a gofund me for my mother for my dad’s final expenses etc. If you would be willing to donate or share or anything, I would really appreciate it. Thanks
https://www.gofundme.com/mikeyclarkbraverma

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Please help fellow Vixen Cassandra Thomas Sheehan who has developed a mass in her cranium and will have to undergo an open craniotomy for a biopsy.  Please go to https://www.gofundme.com/2b7kjtjc , read her story and help if you can. Thank you!
UPDATE:
From her roommate Katie Clarkson Robertson – This just in from cassie’s Mom “Just got home The surgery went well. It took 4hour instead of 5 and she.looked very good when we left.” HOORAY!  Please remember that she is not out of the woods, yet, and the bills are still coming in.

Vixen Watch for August 20th, 2016

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

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Introducing –
Sweet Briar Class of 2020

Welcome to the sisterhood.  Holla! Holla!

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SWEET BRIAR’S OWN HARPREET BEDI IS THE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF THE FILM “UNDER THE TURBAN”. READ MORE IN THE “SWEET BRIAR NEWS” SECTION 

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DAVE MATTHEWS JUST RELEASED HIS 1996 SWEET BRIAR CONCERT ALBUM ‘LIVE AT SWEET BRIAR’ AND ALL NET PROCEEDS WILL GO TO SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE. YOU CAN ORDER A CD, MP3, OR FLAC; OR YOU CAN BUNDLE THE MUSIC WITH A COOL T-SHIRT.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
HTTP://DAVEMATTHEWSBAND.SHOP.MUSICTODAY.COM/DEPT.ASPX?CP=1_82179

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JUST A REMINDER THAT THE ALUMNAE RELATIONS & DEVELOPMENT SITE GOT MIGRATED TO THE “NEW” PART OF THE SBC WEBSITE.  THE MAIN SITE IS NOW
SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT
YOU ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE THE NEW SITE. PLEASE NOTE THAT AS WITH ANY TRANSITION FROM SITE TO SITE, THERE MAY BE BROKEN LINKS.  PLEASE BE SURE TO USE THE BROKEN LINK FORM THAT WILL COME UP WHEN THAT HAPPENS OR CONTACT CLECIE STECKEL AT CDSTECKEL@SBC.EDU

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HERE AGAIN IS THE LINK KATIE SCHELLHAMMER SUBMITTED TO VIEW A WONDERFUL SELECTION OF HUNDREDS OF PHOTOS OF SWEET BRIAR  
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetbriarcollege/albums

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YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN
HELP WITH WITH THE RESURFACING OF THE TENNIS COURTS IN THE ‘ALUMNAE ALLIANCE’ SECTION. 

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED TO VOLUNTEER FOR SWEET BRIAR GO TO:
http://sbc.edu/alumnae-development/volunteer/

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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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PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE “VIXENS HELPING VIXENS” SECTION.  SOME OF OUR FELLOW VIXENS COULD USE OUR HELP

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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 alumna Harpreet Bedi is the executive producer of the film “Under the Turban” which will be shown at the United Nations Film Festival in October.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5700402/
http://www.unaff.org/2016/films/html
In Harpreet Bedi’s own words: ”
It started off when my now 14 year old (then 9) asked what it meant to be a Sikh.  [I] will be coming to Stanford for the premier of the documentary. It took us 4 years to make – was fun to do (Harleys and Helicopters — an original bunch of songs made in Brooklyn — were involved). [I am] attaching the songs and the movie poster (the picture is my daughter Zara).
Everyone is welcome for the launch – and afterwards [I am] happy to show it to anyone who is interested to see it!”
Below are songs from the movie
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B97cF6GThnEhOEF0NVVMcVlYSzg/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B97cF6GThnEhS1hxOHJSaEZjLTQ/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B97cF6GThnEhYmZvUXcxZE5PU0E/view

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Photographs by Andrea Eis capture ‘silent conversations’ with President Emerita Meta Glass
http://sbc.edu/news/photographs-by-andrea-eis-capture-silent-conversations-with-president-emerita-meta-glass/

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Vixens summer captain’s summer was for the birds – and other critters
http://sbc.edu/news/photographs-by-andrea-eis-capture-silent-conversations-with-president-emerita-meta-glass/

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Sweet Briar profs gear up for semester; year of rebuilding, reassessment ahead
http://www.newsadvance.com/news/local/sweet-briar-profs-gear-up-for-semester-year-of-rebuilding/article_c41a8037-ba37-51cb-8339-c56dc7eca82a.html 

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Sweet Briar College looking ahead to new year with new students
http://wset.com/news/local/sweet-briar-college-looking-ahead-to-new-year-with-new-students

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

SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMLY

Posted on Facebook by Dawn Elizabeth Schwarting

A friend’s mother-in-law went to SBC and wants to share her photos
Just [to let you] know that [these photos] came from the Sue Belle Frierson’s scrapbook from 1921-1922. Her father was Solicitor General of the United States. Lots of the pictures have names with them.

 

 ALUMNAE ALLIANCE

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

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

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

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

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

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To get the most out of Sweet Briar’s alumnae network go to

https://sweetbriar.alumnifire.com/

LIBERAL ARTS

What employers want – Greenfield Community College found out
http://www.masslive.com/business-news/index.ssf/2016/08/what_employers_want_greenfield_community.html

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Liberal education and the quest for truth, freedom, and greatness
https://www.theobjectivestandard.com/issues/2016-fall/liberal-education-and-the-quest-for-truth-freedom-and-greatness/

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Are the liberal arts an antidote to social media?
https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/technology-and-learning/are-liberal-arts-antidote-social-media

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Why get a liberal education? It is the life and breath of medicine
http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Why-get-a-liberal-education-It-is-the-life-and-9142785.php

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Four years at a liberal arts college turned me into a conservative
http://www.vice.com/en_ca/read/liberal-arts-college-turned-me-into-a-conservative

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College’s suffocating focus on oppression studies turns liberal student conservative
http://www.thecollegefix.com/bulletin-board/colleges-suffocating-focus-oppression-studies-turns-liberal-student-conservative/

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Dartmough professors – Liberal arts education is at the heart of medicine
http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/dartmouth-professors-liberal-arts-education-is-at-the-heart-of-medicine.html

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Liberal arts embrace STEM
http://www.huewire.com/headlines/african-american/the-liberal-arts-embrace-stem/203065/

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Training good doctors starts with liberal arts
https://newrepublic.com/article/136050/training-good-doctors-starts-liberal-arts

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The presidential election, the liberal arts and an engaged citizenry
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-zimmerman/the-presidential-election_b_11555066.html

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MCLA lands $65,000 in state funds for Berkshire STEM network
http://www.berkshireeagle.com/local/ci_30259252/mcla-lands-65-000-state-funds-berkshire-stem

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Teaching methods – Engineering part 1 with Lyn English
https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/article/teaching-methods-engineering-part-1-with-lyn-english

STEM

Singapore – Celebration of science builds a smart future
https://biotechin.asia/2016/08/15/celebration-of-science-builds-a-smart-future/

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STEM education
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/15/opinion/stem-education.html?_r=0

WOMEN IN STEM

Women are still under represented in STEM fields
http://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/commentary/article/Women-are-still-under-represented-in-STEM-fields-9139599.php

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Australia – Women in STEM to shine during National Science week
https://www.australianmining.com.au/news/women-stem-shine-national-science-week/

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Title IX helps girls, but leaves boys behind, women’s advocate contends
http://www.campusreform.org/?ID=8010

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‘Hidden Figures’ brings black women in STEM to the forefront
http://www.ebony.com/entertainment-culture/hidden-figures-black-women-in-stem
and
http://thestir.cafemom.com/movies/200013/hidden_figures_trailer_proves_that
and
http://blackengineer.com/artman2/publish/FirstByte/Hidden-Figures-Unveiling-At-Women-of-Color-in-Science-Technology-Engineering-and-Math-STEM-Conference.shtml

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Rwanda – Education key to fighting discrimination, says official
http://www.newtimes.co.rw/section/article/2016-08-16/202652/

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This all-girls robotics team wins competitions and minds
http://www.modeldmedia.com/features/mercy-midnight-081516.aspx

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Ireland – YouTuber and physicist Dianna Cowern on creating Physics Girl
https://onedublin.org/2016/08/16/youtuber-and-physicist-dianna-cowern-on-creating-physics-girl/

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Robotics can get girls into STEM, but some still need convincing
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/ist/?next=/science-nature/robotics-good-girls-some-still-need-convincing-180960131/

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Philadelphia to set the stage for the world’s largest conference & career fair for women in engineering and technology
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/philadelphia-to-set-the-stage-for-the-worlds-largest-conference–career-fair-for-women-in-engineering-and-technology-300314525.html

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Solar powered IceBox derby teaches STEM to young women
https://cleantechnica.com/2016/08/17/solar-powered-icebox-derby-teaches-stem-young-women/

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Op-Ed:  Legos are among the building blocks of STEM
http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2016-08-17/op-ed-legos-are-among-the-building-blocks-of-stem

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What I learned from my boss reading me a sexist email on my first day of work
http://fortune.com/2016/08/17/women-in-business-sexism-work/

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Talent matters – In the push for STEM, women don’t have to get left behind
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-business/wp/2016/08/18/talent-matters-in-the-push-for-stem-women-dont-have-to-get-left-behind/

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Closing the gender gap through STEM
http://machinedesign.com/engineering-essentials/closing-gender-gap-through-stem

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Ireland – This is why more girls need to take up STEM subject in school
http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/features/this-is-why-more-girls-need-to-take-up-stem-subjects-in-school-416606.html

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Apprenticeships – Championing alternative routes into STEM careers
http://www.wearethecity.com/apprenticeships-championing-alternative-routes-stem-careers/

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The Lenny Interview – Megan Smith
https://www.yahoo.com/style/lenny-interview-megan-smith-201333393.html

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WEB Coolness – Women in STEM, new unlimited data plans, and how Instagram and Snapchat are affecting your teen’s body image
http://coolmomtech.com/2016/08/women-in-stem-unlimited-data-plans/

STEAM

Technology, building upgrades to greet North Allegheny students
http://triblive.com/news/neighborhoods/northhills/10821737-74/students-technology-district 

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California’s first all-girl school in 20 years to open in LAUSD
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/First-All-Girls-School-in-California-in-20-Years-To-Open-in-LAUSD-390205081.html

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Highland Park ISD gets $5.8 million grant to overhaul STEAM education
http://www.dallasnews.com/news/education/headlines/20160815-highland-park-isd-gets-5.8-million-grant-to-overhaul-steam-education.ece
and
http://www.parkcitiespeople.com/education/hpisd-announces-5-8-million-grant/

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STEAM puts students in production chair
http://hudsonvalleynewsnetwork.com/2016/08/16/steam-puts-students-production-chair/

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Fostering wisdom through wonder
http://thechampionnewspaper.com/news/local/fostering-wisdom-through-wonder/

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Underwater engineering with the ocean’s future in mind
http://smdp.com/underwater-engineering-with-the-oceans-future-in-mind/156716

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The nature of wine and creativity- a sensory wine tasting experience on September 17
http://news.hamlethub.com/danbury/events/42280-the-aldrich-1471530546-1471530547

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Marvel’s new variant comic covers want to get kids into STEM (and the Arts, too)
http://io9.gizmodo.com/marvels-new-variant-comic-covers-want-to-get-kids-into-1785503932
and
http://www.newsarama.com/30714-spider-man-moon-girl-more-part-of-marvel-s-steam-education-themed-variants.html
and
http://uproxx.com/gammasquad/marvel-science-stem-covers/
and
http://comicsalliance.com/marvel-steam-themed-variant-covers/

STUDENT RECRUITMENT

Lisa Miller – Perils of a for-profit college
http://www.centralmaine.com/2016/08/16/lisa-miller-perils-of-a-for-profit-college/

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Phony colleges cash in by selling student visas
http://www.lifezette.com/polizette/phony-colleges-cash-in-by-selling-student-visas/

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STEM Premier and Vincennes University to provide innovative way for students to connect with opportunities in Indiana
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160816005251/en/STEM-Premier-Vincennes-University-Provide-Innovative-Students

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Campus placement in Anna University get a bright start
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/180816/campus-placement-in-anna-university-gets-a-bright-start.html

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State gains more college students than it loses
http://www.thepublicopinion.com/news/local_news/state-gains-more-college-students-than-it-loses/article_2c967ef8-6622-11e6-84ae-87a213dd48b9.html

COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY AND AGRICULTURE

College-bound New Sharon teen hopes to become advocate for farming
http://www.centralmaine.com/2016/08/17/college-bound-new-sharon-teen-hopes-to-become-advocate-for-farming/

 

COLLEGE FINANCES, GRANTS, ETC.

Grant to help middle, high school students get to college
http://www.concordmonitor.com/Federal-grant-renewed-for-UNH-low-income-first-generation-students-4108152

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Penn State receives grants to work with middle, high school students
http://news.psu.edu/story/421103/2016/08/15/penn-state-receives-grants-work-middle-high-school-students

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Texas Democrat says half of Hispanic college students rely on Pell  grants
http://politifact.com/texas/statements/2016/aug/15/ruben-hinojosa/texas-democrat-says-half-hispanic-college-students/

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Santa Fe College awarded grant for educational talent search
http://news.sfcollege.edu/2016/08/17/santa-fe-college-awarded-grant-for-educational-talent-search-program/

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Tuition is now a useless concept in higher education
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/tuition-is-now-a-useless-concept-in-higher-education/2016/08/19/678e74ec-3261-11e6-8758-d58e76e11b12_story.html?utm_term=.3ec47901569f

WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Spelman College to consider admitting transgender women
http://thegrio.com/2016/08/15/spelman-college-to-consider-admitting-transgender-women/
and
http://www.campusreform.org/?ID=8007
and
http://atlantablackstar.com/2016/08/15/spelman-college-consider-admitting-transgender-students/
and
http://www.vibe.com/2016/08/spelman-college-transgender-women/

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Cisco’s Cooney – Own your own path
http://www.lightreading.com/business-employment/women-in-comms/ciscos-cooney-own-your-own-path/a/d-id/724906

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UK – Universities’ missing men – Proportion applying falls to its lowest ever level as male students are outnumbered by four to one at some institutions
http://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/commentary/article/Women-are-still-under-represented-in-STEM-fields-9139599.php
and
http://www.bbc.com/news/education-37107208

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Foundation targets higher ed achievement gap
http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/story/32762069/foundation-targets-higher-ed-achievement-gap

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US university hikes salaries to resolve ‘pay inequities’
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/us-university-hikes-salaries-resolve-pay-inequities

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China – Women’s Federation brings hope for access to education for impoverished students
http://www.womenofchina.cn/womenofchina/html1/news/action/1608/2210-1.htm

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Malaysia – Higher education minister Sec-Gen speaks about empowering women at NBOS conference
http://malaysiandigest.com/frontpage/29-4-tile/627060-education-ministry-sec-gen-speaks-about-empowering-women-at-nbos-conference.html

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Canada – More women work in Canada than the US.  Here’s why:
http://globalnews.ca/news/2887329/more-women-work-in-canada-than-the-u-s-heres-why/

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College students at high risk of victimization during ‘Red Zone’
http://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2016/08/news-college-red-zone

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Japan – Women in college leadership roles are still rare
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2016/08/19/commentary/japan-commentary/women-college-leadership-roles-still-rare/#.V7hT1ZgrLIU

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What does Islam think of women as leaders?
http://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/2016/08/20/islam-think-women-leaders/

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13th annual Pennsylvania conference for women
http://6abc.com/society/13th-annual-pennsylvania-conference-for-women-/1476810/

OTHER

Seneca to gender neutral, but membership could stay all-women
http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2016/8/16/seneca-gender-neutral-policy/

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Opportunities available for international liberal arts students
http://news.psu.edu/story/421545/2016/08/18/academics/opportunities-available-international-liberal-arts-students

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Japan’s 2018 problem – Its universities ticking time bomb
http://www.ozy.com/fast-forward/japans-2018-problem-its-universities-are-a-ticking-time-bomb/70410?utm_source=AOL1&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=cpc&icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl41%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D-1261450593_htmlws-main-bb

EVENTS

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

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OCTOBER 20

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

Lunch Cost: $20 (includes lunch and program)

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

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

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

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

VIXENS HELPING VIXENS

Stephanie Wiland needs a boost with her tuition for her last, her senior year at Sweet Briar.  Please go to https://www.gofundme.com/2b3un3s4 and consider donating towards her tuition.

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Temma Clark -Braverman
Hey everybody. My father died unexpectedly a week ago. A friend of my sister’s set up a gofund me for my mother for my dad’s final expenses etc. If you would be willing to donate or share or anything, I would really appreciate it. Thanks
https://www.gofundme.com/mikeyclarkbraverma

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Please help fellow Vixen Cassandra Thomas Sheehan who has developed a mass in her cranium and will have to undergo an open craniotomy for a biopsy.  Please go to https://www.gofundme.com/2b7kjtjc , read her story and help if you can. Thank you!
UPDATE:
From her roommate Katie Clarkson Robertson – This just in from cassie’s Mom “Just got home The surgery went well. It took 4hour instead of 5 and she.looked very good when we left.” HOORAY!  Please remember that she is not out of the woods, yet, and the bills are still coming in.

Vixen Watch for August 13, 2016

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

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DAVE MATTHEWS JUST RELEASED HIS 1996 SWEET BRIAR CONCERT ALBUM ‘LIVE AT SWEET BRIAR’ AND ALL NET PROCEEDS WILL GO TO SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE. YOU CAN ORDER A CD, MP3, OR FLAC; OR YOU CAN BUNDLE THE MUSIC WITH A COOL T-SHIRT.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
HTTP://DAVEMATTHEWSBAND.SHOP.MUSICTODAY.COM/DEPT.ASPX?CP=1_82179

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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ALUMNAE RELATIONS & DEVELOPMENT SITE GOT MIGRATED TO THE “NEW” PART OF THE SBC WEBSITE.  THE MAIN SITE IS NOW
SBC.EDU/ALUMNAE-DEVELOPMENT
YOU ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE THE NEW SITE. PLEASE NOTE THAT AS WITH ANY TRANSITION FROM SITE TO SITE, THERE MAY BE BROKEN LINKS.  PLEASE BE SURE TO USE THE BROKEN LINK FORM THAT WILL COME UP WHEN THAT HAPPENS OR CONTACT CLECIE STECKEL AT CDSTECKEL@SBC.EDU

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A VERY BIG THANK YOU AND HOLLA! HOLLA! TO ALL VOLUNTEERS IN THE SWEET BRIAR FAMILY WHO GAVE UP THEIR TIME TO HELP SPRUCE UP THE COLLEGE.  A FEW PICTURES ARE POSTED IN THE “SWEET WEEKS” SECTION.  

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THE BRIAR WIRE FOR AUGUST IS OUT – GO TO: 
http://sbc.edu/alumnae-development/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/the-briar-wire-august-2016.pdf

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KATIE SCHELLHAMMER SUBMITTED THIS LINK TO VIEW A WONDERFUL SELECTION OF HUNDREDS OF PHOTOS OF SWEET BRIAR  
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetbriarcollege/albums

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THE ALUMNAE ALLIANCE IS ONCE AGAIN ASKING FOR YOUR HELP.  PLEASE FIND MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN HELP WITH WITH THE RESURFACING OF THE TENNIS COURTS IN THE ‘ALUMNAE ALLIANCE’ SECTION. 

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED TO VOLUNTEER FOR SWEET BRIAR GO TO:
http://sbc.edu/alumnae-development/volunteer/

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

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

SWEET BRIAR NEWS

Sweet Briar president – More than miracles needed to save small colleges
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2016/08/05/sweet-briar-president-pixie-dust-and-miracles-wont-save-small-colleges/#comments

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New Centra partnership encourages Sweet Briar student research in technology or medicine
http://sbc.edu/news/new-centra-partnership-encourages-sweet-briar-student-research-in-technology-or-medicine/

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Centra to provide grants to Sweet Briar student researchers
http://www.newsadvance.com/news/local/centra-to-provide-grants-to-sweet-briar-student-researchers/article_d50cfab0-5a71-11e6-b029-bfcdd064a257.html

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Beijing native won’t start classes until fall, but she’s already an ambassador for Sweet Briar
http://sbc.edu/news/beijing-native-wont-start-classes-until-fall-but-shes-already-an-ambassador-for-sweet-briar/

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Ways to give
http://sbc.edu/alumnae-development/ways-to-give/

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VMI unveils schedule – Sweet Briar swim team to battle VMI women November 9
https://www.collegeswimming.com/news/2016/aug/10/vmi-unveils-schedules/

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Five essentials to pack for your first semester at Sweet Briar
http://www.thegazette.com/subject/opinion/guest-columnists/imagination-iowa-is-picking-up-steam-20160812

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

SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR FAMLY

Submitted by Deirde Conley from Ellen Bowyer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=ZbxiBj0sqJE&app=desktop

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Submitted by Katie Schellhammer
To view photos of Sweet Briar please go to
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetbriarcollege/albums

SWEET BRIAR SWEET WEEK

Thank you, Deirdre Conley and Katie Schellhammer

 ALUMNAE ALLIANCE

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

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

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

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THE BRIAR WIRE FOR AUGUST IS OUT – GO TO: 
http://sbc.edu/alumnae-development/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/the-briar-wire-august-2016.pdf

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ANNOUNCING THE SUMMER 2016 ISSUE OF VISIONS
The members of the Board of the Friends of Art of Sweet Briar College are excited to announce the release of the electronic version of Visions, the newsletter of the FOA.
To access the issue directly click here  http://oldweb.sbc.edu/sites/default/files/%2A/Visions%20%7C%20Summer%202016.pdf
for more information on Friends of Art of Sweet Briar College click here
http://oldweb.sbc.edu/art-galleries/friends-art

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Clelie Steckel would like you to know that the Alumnae Relations & Development site got migrated to the “new” part of the SBC website.  The main site is now
sbc.edu/alumnae-development
She encourages all of us to explore it.  Please note that as with any transition from site to site, there may be broken links.  Please be sure to use the broken link form that come up when that happens or let her know via email cdsteckel@sbc.edu

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

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

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To get the most out of Sweet Briar’s alumnae network go to

https://sweetbriar.alumnifire.com/

LIBERAL ARTS

5 leading liberal arts colleges in north america
https://www.studyinternational.com/news/5-leading-liberal-arts-colleges-in-north-america

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The liberal arts in the real world
http://chronicle.com/article/The-Liberal-Arts-in-the-Real/237380

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Preparing the next generation of engaged voters
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kimberly-cassidy/preparing-the-next-genera_b_11388344.html

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Can liberal arts come to the rescues of business education?
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/eric-quonlee-/liberal-arts-business_b_11393236.html

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An open letter to new liberal arts college student – what you should know on day #1
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/adam-weinberg/an-open-letter-to-new-lib_b_11402470.html

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How students make decisions
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/08/11/new-book-explores-student-decision-making-college

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The broad perspective granted by a liberal arts education
https://asiancorrespondent.com/2016/08/broad-perspectives-granted-liberal-arts-education/

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UNC Asheville program offers new certificate
http://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2016/08/11/unc-asheville-program-offers-new-certificate/88579172/

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Myanmar – Myanmar’s first liberal arts institute the future of education
http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/lifestyle/21911-myanmar-s-first-liberal-arts-institute-redefines-the-future-of-education.html

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Bowdoin, Wellesley author make case for the liberal arts
http://www.timesrecord.com/news/2016-08-12/Front_Page/Bowdoin_Wellesley_authors_make_case_for_the_libera.html

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Sacred Heart University president defends decision to host Trump campaign rally
http://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/sacred-heart-university-president-defends-decision-host-trump-campaign-rally

STEM

Bloomfield College focuses on STEM
http://www.bloomfield.edu/about-us/news/bloomfield-college-focuses-stem

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5 questions with – Academy of Science’s Mary Burke
http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2016/08/05/5-questions-with-academy-of-science-s-mary-burke.html

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Pushing for STEM
http://www.clintonherald.com/news/pushing-for-stem/article_10f9f3c4-5bd1-11e6-91a0-8f2f77e496a4.html

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Niagara University – STEM career preparation for children prioritized
http://www.wnypapers.com/news/article/current/2016/08/08/125542/niagara-university-stem-career-preparation-for-children-prioritized

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State Grant supports 4C’s programs that advance STEM education
http://www.capecod.com/newscenter/state-grant-supports-4cs-programs-that-advance-stem-education/

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UK – Steering students towards STEM
http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/electronics-blogs/steering-students-towards-stem/144461/

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Researchers identify factors for increasing growth of STEM fields
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/researchers-identify-factors-for-increasing-growth-of-stem-fields-081216.html

WOMEN IN STEM

What’s keeping women out of science, math careers?  Calculus and Confidence
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/curriculum/2016/08/whats_keeping_women_out_of_stem_calculus_confidence.html

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Stop fearing gender diversity and get on with it
http://www.womensagenda.com.au/talking-about/opinions/item/7235-stop-fearing-gender-diversity-and-get-on-with-it

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Could STEM scholarships for women be the key to closing the gender gap in tech?
http://www.computerworld.com/article/3102090/it-careers/could-stem-scholarships-for-women-be-the-key-to-closing-the-gender-gap-in-tech.html

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STEM – pass it on
https://therival.news/a/578f93c1dceef04f3128e64e/stem-pass-it-on

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10,000 supporters send fan-proposed women of NASA set to Lego for official review
http://www.dailydot.com/parsec/lego-ideas-women-of-nasa-set/

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MIT, Now Academic Diversity – centered: $1 Million STEM education program support suffices?
http://www.universityherald.com/articles/36310/20160805/mit-now-academic-diversity-centered-1-million-stem-education-program-support-fund-suffices-video.htm

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Guest Blog – Where are the women in IT?
http://www.computerweekly.com/blog/WITsend/GUEST-BLOG-Where-are-the-Women-in-IT

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Gender bias – a major cause of attrition in STEM jobs
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/562495/gender-bias-major-cause-attrition.html

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TechNet panel tackles issue of getting girls and women to seek and stay in STEM
http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Article-technet-panel-tackles-issue-getting-girls-and-women-seek-and-stay-stem

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STEM program – Career opportunities on STEM education, girls as focal point
http://www.universityherald.com/articles/36491/20160806/stem-program-girls-career-opportunities-on-stem-education.htm

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New UTSA study addresses lack of American engineers and scientists
http://www.utsa.edu/today/2016/08/stemeducation.html

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Women, calculus, and the gender discrimination claims that don’t add up
http://www.iwf.org/news/2801076/Women,-Calculus,-and-the-Gender-Discrimination-Claims-that-Don%E2%80%99t-Add-Up

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Qualcomm deal speaks to gender bias tech sector
http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20160808/NEWS06/160809798

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Making strides for women in STEM
http://temple-news.com/opinion/making-strides-women-stem/

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Yonkers – Sister to sister STEM initiative paying off
http://www.lohud.com/story/news/education/2016/08/11/yonkers-stem-initiative-paying-off/88479586/

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KSU Polytechnic’s dean honored for support, leadership of women in STEM
http://salina.com/news/local/ksu-polytechnic-s-dean-honored-for-support-leadership-of-women/article_06a408c7-c49c-57c9-979a-706283f10cda.html

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Science and tech have a gender problem – these programs want to change that
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2016/aug/13/science-tech-engineering-math-stem-jobs-gender-gap-new-york

STEAM

Empowering all through arts and culture
http://www.waltonsun.com/news/20160804/empowering-all-through-arts-and-culture

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Communication key to making science more accessible – Alda says
http://romesentinel.com/county/communication-key-to-making-science-more-accessible-alda-says/QBqphd!le8WbbB4ZihroNj7wTCu0Q/

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S’mores in a solar powered oven?  You bet.
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2016/08/05/S-mores-in-a-solar-powered-oven-You-bet/stories/201608050018

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We build the STEAM team
http://www.planetary.org/blogs/guest-blogs/2016/0805-were-building-the-steam-team.html

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India – The great engineering dream loses steam as more students turn to arts
http://www.hindustantimes.com/education/the-great-engineering-dream-fades-as-more-students-turn-to-arts/story-dPfu6MFxOZgQb1j5mlcqNJ.html

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Engineering, arts or entrepreneurship – the future isn’t what it used to be
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/careers-cao-leaving-cert-choices

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We’re excited for the new season of Netflix’s ‘Project Mc2’ & you should be too
http://zap2it.com/2016/08/project-mc2-next-netflix-show/

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STEM vs STEAM – Give children a chance
http://bouldercityreview.com/opinion/stem-vs-steam-give-children-chance

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Local industry helps support education
http://www.nj.com/south-jersey-towns/index.ssf/2016/08/local_industry_helps_support_e.html

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Imagination IOWA is picking up STEAM
http://www.thegazette.com/subject/opinion/guest-columnists/imagination-iowa-is-picking-up-steam-20160812

STUDENT RECRUITMENT

Strapped for students, nonprofit colleges use for-profit recruiting tactics
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/strapped-students-nonprofit-colleges-borrow-recruiting-tactics-profits/

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OTC credits ‘personalized’ recruiting, retention efforts for projected enrollment bump
http://www.news-leader.com/story/news/education/2016/08/08/otc-credits-personalized-recruiting-retention-efforts-projected-enrollment-bump/88425668/

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US – media fuels concerns over agency fraud
https://thepienews.com/news/us-media-fuels-concerns-over-agency-fraud/

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College chain faces mounting troubles
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/2135100-college-chain-faces-mounting-troubles/?utm_expvariant=D001_01&utm_expid=21082672-11.b4WAd2xRR0ybC6ydhoAj9w.1&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F

COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY AND AGRICULTURE

Farm to table event returns to VSDB’s AMI urban farm
http://www.newsleader.com/story/entertainment/2016/08/08/allegheny-mountain-institute-virginia-school-of-the-deaf-and-blind-foundation-host-farm-to-table-event-ami-urban-farm-vsdb/88400742/

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National conference marks 10 years of growth in sustainable agriculture education
http://news.ucsc.edu/2016/08/saea-conference.html

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Area colleges teamed up on renewable energy certificates
http://www.newsadvance.com/news/local/area-colleges-teamed-up-on-renewable-energy-certificates/article_9a116ba0-98f1-5e9a-96d0-57baca206e42.html

COLLEGE FINANCES, GRANTS, ETC.

Educational talent search prepares high school students for college
http://news.fullerton.edu/2016su/Talent-Search.aspx

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Michigan colleges leaders in offering Pell Grants to prisoners
http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20160806/NEWS/160809877/michigan-colleges-leaders-in-offering-pell-grants-to-prisoners

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The 15 best value liberal arts colleges in the US
http://time.com/money/4414503/best-us-liberal-arts-colleges-2016/

 

WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Three PEO groups focus on education for women
http://www.goanacortes.com/arts_and_community/article_29a79a64-5e62-11e6-8286-17ac2073f6ef.html

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Women and leadership in the public sector
http://themarketmogul.com/women-and-leadership-in-the-public-sector/

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The baby-before-tenure question
http://chronicle.com/article/The-Baby-Before-Tenure/237339

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New group aims to increase women leadership in Europe
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/new-group-aims-increase-female-leadership-europe

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Marie Curie got her start at a secret university for women
http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-secret-polish-university-for-women-where-marie-curie-got-her-start

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Ireland – UCC receives Athena Swan award for gender equality commitment
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/education/ucc-receives-athena-swan-award-for-gender-equality-commitment-1.2746173
and
http://www.theirishworld.com/ucc-secures-bronze-athena-swan-award/
and
http://www.eveningecho.ie/cork-news/ucc-third-irish-university-receive-gender-equality-award/2505689/

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The Drexel Institute that almost was
http://drexel.edu/now/archive/2016/August/Drexel-Institute-That-Almost-Was/

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More women role models needed
http://www.iol.co.za/business/opinion/more-women-role-models-needed-2055183

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Why are fertility rates dropping in the US?  It could spell economic trouble
https://www.romper.com/p/why-are-fertility-rates-dropping-in-the-us-it-could-spell-economic-trouble-16107

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One in six top universities is led by a woman
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/one-six-top-universities-led-woman
and
http://www.wearethecity.com/women-lead-one-six-top-universities-around-world/

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Britain – Sexual harassment- nearly two in three young women ‘are victims’
http://www.euronews.com/2016/08/10/sexual-harassment-nearly-two-in-three-young-women-are-victims

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South Africa – Meet South Africa’s youngest female PhD graduate
http://www.citizen.co.za/1248072/meet-south-africas-youngest-female-phd-student/

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Best (and worst) paying cities for women
http://247wallst.com/special-report/2016/08/12/best-and-worst-cities-for-women/

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There’s never been a better time to be a woman in Rome
http://nymag.com/thecut/2016/08/women-in-rome.html

OTHER

‘Cesspool’ of anti-Israel behavior at University of Tennessee, watch group finds
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/08/08/cesspool-anti-israel-behavior-at-university-tennessee-watchdog-group-finds.html?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl9%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D-11615215_htmlws-main-bb

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California bill threatens existence of faith-driven colleges
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/california-bill-threatens-existence-of-faith-driven-colleges
and
http://www.crossmap.com/news/california-bill-threatens-existence-of-faith-driven-colleges-30006
and
http://www.kcra.com/news/local-news/news-sacramento/ca-religious-campuses-subject-of-lgbt-antidiscrimination-laws/41127056

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Editorial – Obama protects college students, taxpayers
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/editorials/2016/08/05/editorial-obama-protects-college-students-taxpayers/87937542/

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Why women need to work together to inspire the next generation
http://www.wearethecity.com/women-need-work-together-inspire-next-generation/

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Northfield – A college town majors in history
http://www.postbulletin.com/life/lifestyles/northfield-a-college-town-majors-in-history/article_a54f5368-d1ca-5723-8107-ea064a617d6f.html

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Ubiquity University seeks new ground in for-profit education
http://www.educationdive.com/news/ubiquity-university-seeks-new-ground-in-for-profit-education/424292/

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Pitzer College denounces black student’s non-white roommate request
http://www.dailynews.com/social-affairs/20160812/pitzer-college-denounces-black-students-non-white-roommate-request

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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 AUGUST 14SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 AT 12:30 PM

158 HEARTLAND DR. PITTSBORO, NC 27312 – 7899
THE SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE – NORTH CAROLINA TRIANGLE ALUMNAE CLUB CORDIALLY INVITES ALUMNAE, STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND THEIR
GUESTS TO A SWEET SEND-OFF BRUNCH. A BACK-TO-SCHOOL CELEBRATION TO KICK OFF THE START OF THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR AT SBC HONORING STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

RSVP by August 11th to Jill Triana ’99 at jtriana76@gmail.com
or 919-423-7780. If you would like to carpool or need a ride, please indicate your location along with your RSVP.

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AUGUST 18

THE TRIANGLE AREA ALUMNI CLUBS OF SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE & HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR A NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR GATHERING. BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARDS AND NETWORK WITH YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS! JOIN US!

RSVP by August 15th on this event page, or to Acacia Salazar, SBC ’15, at acacia.salazar@gmail.com or (336) 404-1455.

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OCTOBER 20

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

Lunch Cost: $20 (includes lunch and program)

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

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

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

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

VIXENS HELPING VIXENS

Temma Clark -Braverman
Hey everybody. My father died unexpectedly a week ago. A friend of my sister’s set up a gofund me for my mother for my dad’s final expenses etc. If you would be willing to donate or share or anything, I would really appreciate it. Thanks
https://www.gofundme.com/mikeyclarkbraverma

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Please help fellow Vixen Cassandra Thomas Sheehan who has developed a mass in her cranium and will have to undergo an open craniotomy for a biopsy.  Please go to https://www.gofundme.com/2b7kjtjc , read her story and help if you can. Thank you!
UPDATE:
From her roommate Katie Clarkson Robertson – This just in from cassie’s Mom “Just got home The surgery went well. It took 4hour instead of 5 and she.looked very good when we left.” HOORAY!  Please remember that she is not out of the woods, yet, and the bills are still coming in.

Vixen Watch for August 3rd, 2016

WELCOME TO A MINI EDITION OF VIXEN WATCH WHICH INCLUDES NEWS AND ARTICLES ON SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE, LIBERAL ARTS, STEM, STEAM, COLLEGE FINANCE, AND MORE.
VIXEN WATCH WILL BE BACK NEXT WEEK SATURDAY, AUGUST 13.

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 IF YOU SHOP AT AMAZON, SIGN UP FOR AMAZON SMILE AND A PORTION OF YOUR PURCHASE MONEY WILL GO TO SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE.
MORE INFORMATION IN THE ALLUMNAE ALLIANCE SECTION BELOW

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DAVE MATTHEWS JUST RELEASED HIS 1996 SWEET BRIAR CONCERT ALBUM ‘LIVE AT SWEET BRIAR’ AND ALL NET PROCEEDS WILL GO TO SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE. YOU CAN ORDER A CD, MP3, OR FLAC; OR YOU CAN BUNDLE THE MUSIC WITH A COOL T-SHIRT.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
HTTP://DAVEMATTHEWSBAND.SHOP.MUSICTODAY.COM/DEPT.ASPX?CP=1_82179

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SWEET BRIAR IS CURRENTLY SEEKING A QUALIFIED PERSON TO SERVE AS DIRECTOR OF SWEET BRIAR FUND/ANNUAL GIVING. PLEASE SEE THE INFORMATION BELOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE QUALIFIED TO TAKE ON THIS JOB
https://www.philanthropy.com/jobs/0000323657-01/?cid=topjobs

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READ ABOUT SWEET BRIAR ALUMNA KRISTIN ALEXANDRE’S ’68 HOLLYWOOD MOVIE WHICH SHE WROTE AND PRODUCED IN THE ‘SWEET BRIAR NEWS’ SECTION.

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 PLEASE CHECK OUT 
‘VIXENS HELPING VIXENS’
WHICH IS RIGHT BETWEEN ‘OTHER’ AND ‘EVENTS’.
A FEW OF OUR FELLOW VIXENS ARE IN NEED FOR SOME ASSISTANCE. 

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

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

SWEET BRIAR NEWS

Our view – Sweet Briar, one year later
http://www.roanoke.com/opinion/editorials/our-view-sweet-briar-one-year-later/article_8f107c62-fc2f-5c9d-bf43-cb1e3d8a27de.html

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Opinion/Editorial – The miracle – Sweet Briar one year later
http://www.dailyprogress.com/opinion/opinion-editorial-the-miracle-sweet-briar-one-year-later/article_8b9400fc-5825-11e6-b44f-c772b869670a.html

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Sweet Briar alumna Kristin Alexandre ’68 writes, produces major Hollywood movie with International distribution
Altar Rock – a romantic thriller
“I wrote the film’s screenplay… about an 18 year old girl from Nantucket, MA named
Tillie Gardner who falls in love with an immigrant cabdriver named– Niko. Tillie’s parents have recently died and she discovers that Niko’s older brother Marco is a terrorist.
I raised the $4 million to make the film
I found an international sales Rep to distribute the film
I put a director in charge and I hired the production team.
In addition, I’m not sure this has ever been done before in the history of filmmaking. I am very simply a New Jersey housewife who writes books.
But now I’m a filmmaker and my film could be a major hit.”
http://deadline.com/2016/06/kj-apa-altar-rock-boston-marathon-bombing-andrzej-bartkowiak-1201782003/
and
http://www.ramascreen.com/wwe-studios-and-richwater-films-team-up-for-two-picture-deal-including-eliminators-starring-scott-adkins/
and
http://deadline.com/2016/07/altar-rock-india-eisley-scott-adkins-sydney-park-1201786012/

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

SWEET BRIAR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

SWEET BRIAR’S SWEET WEEK -Thank you Amy Leigh Campbell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knRtf9Ic9ao&feature=youtu.be

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YOU CAN FIND INFORMATION ABOUT THE DIFFERENT WAYS TO VOLUNTEER FOR SWEET BRIAR.
HTTP://OLDWEB.SBC.EDU/ALUMDEV/VOLUNTEER

 ALUMNAE ALLIANCE

Do you shop on Amazon? Did you know a portion of your purchase could go toward SBC? Sign up for AmazonSmile and select “Sweet Briar College” as your charity!
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/about/ref=smi_se_abtpo_r_about_smi

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

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To get the most out of Sweet Briar’s alumnae network go to 

https://sweetbriar.alumnifire.com/

LIBERAL ARTS

A rich liberal arts education
https://www.bostonglobe.com/ideas/2016/07/30/fJHbLvgNd7iYjqStXzzLxM/story.html

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Grinnell program a lifesaver, former prisoner says
http://www.newtondailynews.com/2016/07/25/grinnell-program-a-lifesaver-former-prisoner-says/ame7iow/

STEM

Tim Kaine on the importance of STEM education
http://www.washingtonexec.com/2016/07/2015-k-12-stem-symposium-video-tim-kaine-importance-stem-education/

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From concept for classroom
https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/article/from-concept-to-classroom-stem-research

WOMEN IN STEM

UCSD Science Academy focuses on young girls
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/UCSD-Science-Academy-Focuses-on-Young-Girls–388759142.html

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The math problem diverting women out of STEM careers
http://www.vocativ.com/347023/the-calculus-confidence-gap-affects-women-in-stem-more/

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Girls Inc. receives STEM program grant from National Grid
http://www.lowellsun.com/mysun/ci_30196494/girls-inc-receives-stem-program-grant-from-national

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MIT continues STEM education programs supporting diversity
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/08/02/mit-continues-stem-education-programs-supporting-diversity.aspx

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STEM competition aims to inspire teen girls
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/08/02/stem-competition-aims-inspire-teen-girls

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New STEM program for girls focuses on careers
http://www.spartaindependent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20160802/NEWS01/160809981

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South Seattle area students need STEM education for prized careers
http://www.highlinetimes.com/2016/08/02/news/south-seattle-area-students-need-stem-education

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Girls STEM inequity at camp
http://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/girls-stem-inequity-at-camp/article_88f40a02-4895-56dd-a8cb-4a73b33b4236.html

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Colorado tech tour highlights Summit County STEM programs
http://www.summitdaily.com/news/23229939-113/colorado-tech-tour-highlights-summit-county-stem-programs

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Ghana – New Vice-Chancellor to boost females in science
https://knust.edu.gh/news/news-items/new-vice-chancellor-to-boost-females-in-sciences

STEAM

Keeping the STEAM going at home
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/health-family/moms/article92794877.html

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Bosier schools expand arts, help military families’ students
http://www.ksla.com/story/32580514/bossier-schools-to-expand-arts-help-children-of-military-families

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STEM education grant will impact North Adams & Holyoke students
http://wwlp.com/2016/08/02/stem-education-grant-will-impact-north-adams-holyoke-students/

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Preparing the next generation for jobs that don’t yet exist
http://www.educationdive.com/news/preparing-the-next-generation-for-STEM-jobs/423306/

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Girls program is where fashion meets science
http://www.pe.com/articles/justice-809687-fashion-girls.html

STUDENT RECRUITMENT

Dual credit benefits students and colleges
http://www.gosanangelo.com/business/local/dual-credit-benefits-students-and-colleges-37ff74b3-3fe1-77f2-e053-0100007f3f0f–388748141.html

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Most of EDMC’s recruited students dropped out
http://www.pressherald.com/2016/07/31/most-of-edmcs-recruited-students-dropped-out/

 

COLLEGE FINANCES, GRANTS, ETC.

Want college to be affordable?  Start with Pell Grants
http://theconversation.com/want-college-to-be-affordable-start-with-pell-grants-63034
and
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Want-college-to-be-affordable-Start-with-Pell-9020107.php

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Education Department awards $144 million in TRIO talent search grants to improve college readiness
http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/education-department-awards-144-million-trio-talent-search-grants-improve-college-readiness

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ECC awarded grant to help prepare younger students for college
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160802/news/160809747/

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Canada – College gets $4.49 million for migrant ed
http://www.argusobserver.com/news/college-gets-million-for-migrant-ed/article_4f69cf76-58d4-11e6-a5c8-03b4ea48b5fd.html

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Is it too late to file a college financial aid appeal for fall semester?
http://time.com/money/4433120/deadline-college-financial-aid-appeal-fall-semester/

 

WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Editorial – Chalk one up for women
http://www.poconorecord.com/opinion/20160731/editorial-chalk-one-up-for-women

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Higher education: “New universities, facilities planned for women students’
http://tribune.com.pk/story/1153836/higher-education-new-universities-facilities-planned-women-students/

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The mirage of the meek Muslim women
http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2016/08/mirage-meek-muslim-women-160802080206995.html

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Women and leadership in the public sector
http://themarketmogul.com/women-and-leadership-in-the-public-sector/

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Free higher education for meritorious girls
http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/free-higher-education-for-meritorious-girls.html

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Women and leadership in the public sector
http://themarketmogul.com/women-and-leadership-in-the-public-sector/

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India – Vedica’s Scholar programme – Breaking the mold
http://wap.business-standard.com/article/management/vedica-scholars-programme-breaking-the-mould-116080300058_1.html

OTHER

This historic campus gift is yesterday’s new.  Which is exactly the point.
http://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2016/8/2/this-historic-campus-gift-is-yesterdays-news-which-is-exactl.html

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State of the art
http://www.augustamagazine.com/Augusta-Magazine/August-September-2016/State-of-the-Art/

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Turnaround U – Here are tomorrow’s hot colleges
http://www.forbes.com/sites/schifrin/2016/08/03/turnaround-colleges-drew-drexel-bennington/#7f543eb66865

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Elevate Network launches podcast with advice for women at work
http://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/16/08/p8296550/ellevate-network-launches-podcast-with-advice-for-women-at-work

 

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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 AUGUST 14SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 AT 12:30 PM

158 HEARTLAND DR. PITTSBORO, NC 27312 – 7899
THE SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE – NORTH CAROLINA TRIANGLE ALUMNAE CLUB CORDIALLY INVITES ALUMNAE, STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND THEIR
GUESTS TO A SWEET SEND-OFF BRUNCH. A BACK-TO-SCHOOL CELEBRATION TO KICK OFF THE START OF THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR AT SBC HONORING STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

RSVP by August 11th to Jill Triana ’99 at jtriana76@gmail.com
or 919-423-7780. If you would like to carpool or need a ride, please indicate your location along with your RSVP.

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AUGUST 18

The Triangle Area Alumni Clubs of Sweet Briar College & Hampden-Sydney College invite you to join us for a networking happy hour gathering. Bring your business cards and network with your brothers and sisters! Join us!

RSVP by August 15th on this event page, or to Acacia Salazar, SBC ’15, at acacia.salazar@gmail.com or (336) 404-1455.

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OCTOBER 20

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

Lunch Cost: $20 (includes lunch and program)

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

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

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

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

VIXENS HELPING VIXENS

Temma Clark -Braverman
Hey everybody. My father died unexpectedly a week ago. A friend of my sister’s set up a gofund me for my mother for my dad’s final expenses etc. If you would be willing to donate or share or anything, I would really appreciate it. Thanks
https://www.gofundme.com/mikeyclarkbraverma

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Please help fellow Vixen Cassandra Thomas Sheehan who has developed a mass in her cranium and will have to undergo an open craniotomy for a biopsy.  Please go to https://www.gofundme.com/2b7kjtjc , read her story and help if you can. Thank you!
UPDATE:
From her roommate Katie Clarkson Robertson – This just in from cassie’s Mom “Just got home The surgery went well. It took 4hour instead of 5 and she.looked very good when we left.” HOORAY!  Please remember that she is not out of the woods, yet, and the bills are still coming in.

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VIXEN WATCH FOR JULY 30, 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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PLEASE NOTE THAT VIXEN WATCH WILL NOT BE ISSUED NEXT WEEK, AUGUST 6, FOR PERSONAL REASONS (NOTHING WORRISOME!), BUT WILL RETURN AUGUST 13.  THERE IS A PLAN TO ISSUE A MINI VERSION ON
AUGUST 3, HOWEVER THAT IS NOT YET DEFINITE.
THANK YOU. 

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WE STILL HAVE A FEW MORE DAYS TO GO.
SO DON’T FORGET TO ADD YOUR COMMENT TO THE
“NOMINATE YOUR SCHOOL FOR #MYTOPCOLLEGE 2016 CHALLENGE”
WHICH ENDS MIDNIGHT AUGUST 3.
FORBES CHALLENGES US TO
“SHARE SOCIAL POSTS THAT SHOW OFF” OUR “SCHOOL SPIRIT AND, ESPECIALLY, WHAT IS MOST UNIQUE ABOUT” OUR SCHOOL.  
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND MORE IMPORTANTLY THE RULES AND GUIDELINES GO TO 
http://www.forbes.com/sites/larafishbane/2016/07/29/week-3-quality-rules-in-the-mytopcollege-competition-2016-for-the-crown/#7208ae5f7676

FORBES USES MULTIPLATFORMS THIS YEAR USING TWITTER, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, VINE, AND PINTEREST AS LONG AS WE USE #MYTOPCOLLEGE AND SWEET BRIAR’S TWITTER HANDLE @SWEETBRIAREDU
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SWEET BRIAR NEWS

Sweet Briar College hopes to inspire high school girls to pursue engineering
http://wset.com/news/local/sweet-briar-college-hopes-to-inspire-high-school-girls-to-pursue-engineering

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High school students explore engineering at Sweet Briar College
http://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/High-school-students-explore-engineering-at-Sweet-Briar-College-388591402.html
and
http://www.newsplex.com/content/news/388686162.html

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The 20 best women’s colleges
http://www.bestcolleges.com/features/top-womens-colleges/

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Dave Matthews Band releasing special Sweet Briar College show
http://www.nbc29.com/story/32514331/dave-matthews-band-releasing-special-sweet-briar-college-show
and
http://wset.com/news/local/dave-matthews-announces-live-album-release-to-benefit-sweet-briar-college
and
http://patch.com/virginia/burke/dave-matthews-release-recording-1996-solo-concert-sweet-briar-college

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BLUR campers work hard and love every minute
http://sbc.edu/news/blur-campers-work-hard-and-love-every-minute/

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Summer honors students use history to navigate a current policy debate
http://sbc.edu/news/summer-honors-students-use-history-to-navigate-a-current-policy-debate/

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Engineering camp for high school girls fires imagination, future plans and quite a few circuits
http://sbc.edu/news/engineering-camp-for-high-school-girls-fires-imaginations-future-plans-and-quite-a-few-circuits/

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

SWEET BRIAR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

SWEET BRIAR’S SWEET WEEK -Thank you Amy Leigh Campbell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knRtf9Ic9ao&feature=youtu.be

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YOU CAN FIND INFORMATION ABOUT 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 Patricia Bressler Chatt
College tours inspire, support West Dallas nonprofit’s tutoring efforts (Sweet Briar student Rachel Gomez mentioned)
http://www.dallasnews.com/news/education/headlines/20160719-college-tours-inspire-support-west-dallas-nonprofit-s-tutoring-efforts.ece

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Posted on Facebook by Edie McRee Bowles
A year after near closing Sweet Briar College is thriving
http://ideastations.org/radio/news/year-after-nearly-closing-sweet-briar-college-thriving

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Submitted by Deirdre Conley
Beyond rehearsal for the real world
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/education/canadian-university-report/beyond-rehearsal-for-the-real-world/article26898209/

 ALUMNAE ALLIANCE

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https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/about/ref=smi_se_abtpo_r_about_smi

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

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To get the most out of Sweet Briar’s alumnae network go to 

https://sweetbriar.alumnifire.com/

OLDIES BUT GOLDIES

Thanks to Lizbeth Kauffman and Norma Valentine
Sweet Briar College sees highest number of new applicants in 50 years
http://m.wdbj7.com/news/local/sweet-briar-college-sees-highest-number-of-new-applicants-in-50-years/37535980

LIBERAL ARTS

World insight – Designing experiential learning at Yale-NUS College
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/blog/world-insight-designing-experiential-learning-yale-nus-college

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UND’s president Mark Kennedy talks collaboration with NDSU, role of liberal arts
http://www.grandforksherald.com/opinion/op-ed-columns/4080201-unds-president-mark-kennedy-talks-collaboration-ndsu-role-liberal-arts

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Guest commentarty – The myth of the straight line
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/opinion/guest-commentary-the-myth-of-the-straight-line/article_c9179033-b3cd-59a3-a1c5-d74a2e122619.html

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Redeemer University College in Ancaster ‘re-setting’ operations
http://www.hamiltonnews.com/news-story/6784028-redeemer-university-college-in-ancaster-re-setting-operations/

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Revenge of the arts – why a liberal arts education pays off
http://www.macleans.ca/education/revenge-of-the-arts-why-a-liberal-arts-education-pays-off/

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Martin University to share USA funds grants [to enhancing and expanding its Liberal Arts Plus model, promoting a ‘hybrid blend’]
http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/story/32540234/martin-university-to-share-in-usa-funds-grants

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St. Kate’s leaders join national discussion on the value of liberal arts
https://www.stkate.edu/news-and-events/news/stkates-at-liberal-arts-illuminated

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Student spotlight – Pre-med track with a twist
http://news.tulane.edu/news/student-spotlight-pre-med-track-twist

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Drumpf, loans, and the liberal arts
https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2016/07/29/problem-trumps-proposal-student-loans-and-liberal-arts-essay

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Liberal Arts demand and summer slide – The week’s most read education news
http://www.educationdive.com/news/liberal-arts-demand-and-summer-slide-the-weeks-most-read-education-news/423559/

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Singapore – When engineers learn the arts
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/when-engineers-learn-the-arts

STEM

How to build a new brand of engineer
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-07/vt-htb072516.php

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What is STEM education?
http://journaltimes.com/news/opinion/editorial/what-is-stem-education/article_7b9e7d87-d1db-5eb5-95b2-9057ffd6fe09.html

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YMCA hopes grant will bring science to after school programs
http://www.moultrieobserver.com/news/ga_fl_news/ymca-hopes-grant-will-bring-science-to-afterschool-programs/article_48fa0500-5359-11e6-aa8f-cb75efe03e3e.html

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Tech groups prioritizing STEM efforts as immigration overhaul stalls
https://morningconsult.com/2016/07/27/tech-groups-prioritizing-stem-efforts-immigration-overhaul-stalls/

WOMEN IN STEM

Young women in Hawaii learn about STEM careers at PISCES workshop
https://www.newsrecord.co/young-women-hawaii-learn-stem-careers-pisces-workshop/
and
http://hawaiitribune-herald.com/news/local-news/reaching-stars

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Review – Rise of the rocket girls – The women who propelled us, from missiles to the moon to mars, by Nathalia Holt
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/books/review-rise-of-the-rocket-girls-nathalia-holt-little-brown

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Ireland – How to draw more women into STEM
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/science/how-to-draw-more-women-into-stem-1.2729542

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Ghostbusters needed to show that black women can be scientists too
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jul/26/ghostbusters-black-women-scientists-leslie-jones
and
http://www.autostraddle.com/notes-from-a-queer-engineer-what-ghostbusters-gets-right-about-women-in-stem-346307/

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Artificial intelligence camp bridges STEM gender gap
http://www.stanforddaily.com/2016/07/25/artificial-intelligence-camp-bridges-stem-gender-gap/
and
http://www.parentherald.com/articles/57010/20160726/artificial-intelligence-stem-education-can-ai-eliminate-gender-gap-stem-related-fields.htm

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Africa – Miss. Africa announces $7,000 funding for African women in tech
http://footprint2africa.com/miss-africa-announces-7000-funding-african-women-tech/

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How women are harassed out of science
http://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2016/07/how-women-are-harassed-out-of-science/492521/

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Speak up – The factor that keeps women from pursuing STEM careers
http://www.businessrecord.com/Content/Default/-All-Latest-News/Article/SPEAK-UP-The-factor-that-keeps-women-from-pursuing-STEM/-3/248/74063

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Afghanistan – This all-female coding school in Afghanistan is inspiring the younger gen. of STEM girls
http://girltalkhq.com/this-all-female-coding-school-in-afghanistan-is-inspiring-the-younger-gen-of-stem-girls/

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‘Women of NASA’ Lego ideas proposal honors Mae Jemison, Sally Ride & more notable women in STEM
http://www.bustle.com/articles/174743-women-of-nasa-lego-ideas-proposal-honors-mae-jemison-sally-ride-more-notable-women-in
and
http://www.upworthy.com/you-may-not-have-heard-of-these-5-women-which-is-why-this-lego-set-needs-to-exist
and
http://www.beliefnet.com/inspiration/news/proposed-lego-set-will-honor-women-in-nasa.aspx

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Why today’s girl scouts may become tomorrow’s engineers and scientists
http://www.dallasnews.com/business/technology/headlines/20160725-why-today-s-girl-scouts-may-become-tomorrow-s-engineers-and-scientists.ece

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STEM news – Q&A with Emilia Cabrera High School senior and founder of ITGirls Club
http://www.washingtonexec.com/2016/07/stem-news-qa-emilia-cabrera-high-school-senior-founder-t-girls-club/#.V5ut-RUrLIU

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New book is a beautiful tribute to the trailblazing ‘Women in Science’
https://geekdad.com/2016/07/women-in-science/

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UK – Do companies actually believe in gender equality?
http://www.managementtoday.co.uk/companies-actually-believe-gender-equality/women-in-business/article/1403521

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US universities see a rise in female STEM majors among international students
https://www.studyinternational.com/news/rise-in-female-stem-majors-among-international-students

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Qualcomm (QCOM) enters $19.5 million gender discrimination settlement
http://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/Qualcomm+(QCOM)+Enters+$19.5M+Gender+Discrimination+Settlement/11864255.html
and
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/07/28/qualcomm_stems_gender_lawsuit_with_us195_million/
and
http://www.hrdive.com/news/qualcomm-to-pay-195m-in-gender-discrimination-class-action-case/423455/

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While my wife teared up when Hillary was nominated, my daughter was unimpressed. But that’s a good thing
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-a-tures/while-my-wife-teared-up-w_b_11217250.html

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Attracting more women to study STEM in a world full of geek dude stereotypes
http://www.forbes.com/sites/michellecheng/2016/07/27/attracting-more-women-to-study-stem-in-a-world-full-of-geek-dude-stereotypes/#222b42a8463b

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Ensuring women keep making STEM history
http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Blog-ensuring-women-keep-making-stem-history

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Gender inequality continues to plague employers of STEM workers
http://www.hrdive.com/news/gender-inequality-continues-to-plague-employers-of-stem-workers/423408/

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France – In France hiring biases slightly favor women in male-dominated STEM fields
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-07/aaft-ifh072516.php
and
http://www.science20.com/news_articles/in_france_there_is_stem_bias_too_against_men-177446

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STEM education statistics 2016 – More foreign women enroll for program
http://www.universityherald.com/articles/35480/20160729/stem-education-statistics-2016-more-foreign-women-enrolls-program.htm

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Girls Auto Clinic – Patrice Banks set to open woman-run repair shop catering to us
https://madamenoire.com/708116/girls-auto-clinic/

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Infographic/ Linkedln analyzes millions of women in STEM profiles
http://www.wearethecity.com/linkedin-analyses-stem-profiles/

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STEM academy for girls empowers young students
http://www.register-herald.com/news/stem-academy-for-girls-empowers-young-students/article_7ffd4446-337d-5028-90e0-9b44b5410f79.html

STEAM

Aldrin, Takei inspire astronauts of tomorrow at KSC
http://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/education/2016/07/23/buzz-aldrin-george-takei-astronauts/87494766/

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Future teachers add art to make STEAM
http://www.reflector.com/News/2016/07/27/Future-teachers-add-art-to-make-STEAM.html

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Stefanik announces STEAM app design competition for students
http://poststar.com/blogs/all_politics_is_local/stefanik-announces-steam-app-design-competition-for-students/article_33556cee-bd13-52a4-9739-33a982e8114b.html

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The future of education is founded on AI, 3D Printing, and New Space Tech
http://www.engineering.com/3DPrinting/3DPrintingArticles.aspx

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Think it up celebrates the power of student – teacher collaboration with first-ever national award for classroom innovation and excellence
https://www.yahoo.com/news/think-celebrates-power-student-teacher-collaboration-first-ever-130200150.html

STUDENT RECRUITMENT

Illinois budget woes spark UW recruitment full-court press
http://www.jsonline.com/news/education/illinois-budget-woes-spark-uw-recruitment-full-court-press-b99766353z1-388336951.html

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Out-of-state students help bottom line at Ohio’s public universities
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2016/07/27/out-of-state-students-help-ohio-universities-bottom-line.html

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Taxpayers shouldn’t pay for unhappy students
http://time.com/4426095/college-loan-fraud/

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The complicated process of adding diversity to the college syllabus
http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2016/07/the-complicated-process-of-adding-diversity-to-the-college-syllabus/493643/

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Giving students their day in court
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/education/289796-giving-students-their-day-in-court

COLLEGE FINANCES, GRANTS, ETC.

Wallace State awarded 415K grant helping disadvantaged students
http://cullmantoday.com/2016/07/23/wallace-state-awarded-415k-grant-helping-disadvantaged-students/

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$1.8 Million in education grants awarded to South Texas colleges
http://www.krgv.com/story/32522944/vela-announces-18-million-in-education-grants-for-south-texas-colleges
and
http://www.caller.com/news/education/local/vela-18m-to-benefit-south-texas-colleges-38787bc7-08d4-2f89-e053-0100007f4954-388183482.html

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University’s $1.98 M grant aims to get disadvantaged students to college
https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2016/07/25/universitys-1-98m-grant-aims-to-get-disadvantaged-kids-to-college/#.V5t7exUrLIU

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Federal grant aims to get more low income Maine kids into college
http://news.mpbn.net/post/federal-grant-aims-get-more-low-income-maine-kids-college#stream/0

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Columbia College receives $100 grant
http://www.thecolumbiastar.com/news/2016-07-29/Front_Page/Columbia_College_receives_100k_grant.html

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Will the democrats’ free college tuition plan really work?
http://time.com/money/4423584/debt-free-college-investment-cory-booker-dnc/

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USA funds awards nearly $2.3 million to promote minority student success
http://www.econotimes.com/USA-Funds-awards-nearly-$23-million-to-promote-minority-student-success-240772

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Columbia College receives $100,000 Melon Foundation grant
http://www.gsabusiness.com/news/education/columbia-college-receives-100000-mellon-foundation-grant/
and
http://wach.com/news/education/columbia-college-receives-100000-grant-for-liberal-arts

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Gene and Roz Chaiken expand existing Trustee Scholarship
http://news.psu.edu/story/418737/2016/07/28/giving/gene-and-roz-chaiken-expand-existing-trustee-scholarship

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Damming student debt – one Liberal Arts College’s approach
http://chronicle.com/article/Video-Damming-Student-Debt-/237276?cid=rc_right

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How do I apply for college grant?
http://nj1015.com/how-do-i-apply-for-college-grants/

WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Limbaugh laments that women used to go to college “To meet [their] husband”, but “all of that got blown up” by feminism
https://mediamatters.org/video/2016/07/27/limbaugh-laments-women-used-go-college-meet-their-husband-all-got-blown-feminism/211953

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Invisibilia – No one thought this all-women’s debate team could crush it
http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2016/07/29/487360094/invisibilia-no-one-thought-this-all-womans-debate-team-could-crush-it

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NBC News’ Andrea Mitchell talks Penn Life, media career
http://www.thedp.com/article/2016/07/andrea-mitchell-q-and-add

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China – Southwest China sees progress in women and children’s development
http://www.womenofchina.cn/womenofchina/html1/news/action/1607/2368-1.htm

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Iraq – Iraqi leadership group in Costa Mesa to promote higher education for women
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/women-723605-iraqi-kassim.html

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Canada – Canadian male graduates earn 44 per cent more than women
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/canadian-male-graduates-earn-44-cent-more-women

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Vanguard University aids effort to help women become university leaders in Iraq
http://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/tn-dpt-me-iraqi-scholars-20160722-story.html

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The invisible labor of women’s studies
http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2016/07/the-invisible-emotional-labor-in-womens-studies/493064/

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India – More girls studying in India, but 84% drop out after graduation
http://indianewengland.com/2016/07/girls-studying-india-84-percent-drop-graduation/

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Alzheimers not more likely in women
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/866704

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Editorial – Sure Michelle and Hillary are successful women, but the gender wage gap still looms large
http://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-sure-michelle-and-hillary-are-successful-women-but-the-gender-wage-gap-still-looms-large

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MSU project manager attends summer institute dedicated to advancing women leaders
http://www.montana.edu/news/16288/msu-project-manager-attends-summer-institute-dedicated-to-advancing-women-leaders

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Oxford College apologises over sexist ‘tone’ of dinner invitation
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/oxford-college-apologises-over-sexist-tone-dinner-invitation

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Hillary Clinton’s nomination is a victory for smart girls
http://www.cosmopolitan.com/politics/news/a62063/hillary-clinton-smart-girls/

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Guest opinion – The proof is in the paycheck – for now..
http://www.businessrecord.com/Content/Opinion/Opinion/Article/Guest-Opinion-The-proof-is-in-the-paycheck-for-now/168/963/74064

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Internal promotion at Asian universities ‘works against women’
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/internal-promotion-asian-universities-works-against-women

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Bay Path University president Carol Leary shares stories of women’s success through education
http://www.masslive.com/living/index.ssf/2016/07/bay_path_university_president_carol_leary_shares_stories_of_womens_success_through_education.html

COLLEGE EQUESTRIAN NEWS

Collegiate riding – Equestrian remains as NCAA emerging sport
http://www.nj.com/horsenews/2016/07/equestrian_to_stay_on_ncaa_eme.html

COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY AND AGRICULTURE

“Farm to Table” dinner at Lake Erie College highlights local chefs, farmers
http://www.news-herald.com/general-news/20160725/farm-to-table-dinner-at-lake-erie-college-highlights-local-chefs-farmers

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Monroe County Community College considers considers launching ag courses
http://www.monroenews.com/news/20160725/monroe-county-community-college-considers-launching-ag-courses

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SH College to hold pulse expo
http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/SH-College-to-hold-pulse-expo/2016/07/29/article3552050.ece
and
http://www.nyoooz.com/kochi/556981/sh-college-to-hold-pulse-expo
and
http://www.nyoooz.com/kochi/556814/organic-vegetable-farming-to-take-over-the-rooftop

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Educators brainstorm new models for teaching sustainable agriculture
http://www.capradio.org/articles/2016/07/26/educators-brainstorm-new-models-for-teaching-sustainable-agriculture/

OTHER

Closing the gap between college career services and employers
http://www.bentley.edu/prepared/closing-gap-between-college-career-services-employers

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Graduates gain experience through internships
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160727/submitted/160729090/

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A historic down payment – Unpacking a record alumni arts give
http://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2016/7/27/a-historic-down-payment-unpacking-a-record-alumni-arts-give.html#

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Thomas More College enrollment soaring to 46-year high [if they can do Sweet Briar can do it]
http://www.wcpo.com/news/insider/thomas-more-college-enrollment-soars-to-46-year-high

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UK – PM Theresa May takes aim at students as she tackle migrant crisis
http://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/692596/PM-Theresa-May-takes-aim-students-tackles-migrant-crisis

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UK – Brexit – Universities must redouble efforts to seek new students and research funding from further afield, says expert
http://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/692596/PM-Theresa-May-takes-aim-students-tackles-migrant-crisis

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UK – Women are being sent tampons and pads in the post and people are confused
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/education/women-being-sent-tampons-pads-11660601

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What college freshmen are reading
http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/07/19/486622777/what-college-freshmen-are-reading

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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JULY 30

The Sweet Briar Alumnae Club of New York City cordially invites all alumnae, current and incoming students, and their parents to a Sweet Briar Back-to-School Potluck Picnic

Saturday, July 30, 2016
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Central Park
Sheep Meadow
Hosted by: The New York City Alumnae Club

Rain Location:
The home of Sara Buttine Parsatoon `11
433 West 24th Street, Apt 3F
New York, NY 10011

Please RSVP by July 23rd to
Debby Willis `11
deborahewillis@gmail.com
914-450-0368

Gather your family and friends to celebrate the start of another year!
Please bring your picnic gear and favorite picnic dish.
Place settings will be provided.
Look for the pink and green balloons for our spot in the meadow!
See the the map below to help you find the meadow in the park!

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AUGUST 14SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 AT 12:30 PM
158 HEARTLAND DR. PITTSBORO, NC 27312 – 7899
THE SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE – NORTH CAROLINA TRIANGLE ALUMNAE CLUB CORDIALLY INVITES ALUMNAE, STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND THEIR
GUESTS TO A SWEET SEND-OFF BRUNCH. A BACK-TO-SCHOOL CELEBRATION TO KICK OFF THE START OF THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR AT SBC HONORING STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

RSVP by August 11th to Jill Triana ’99 at jtriana76@gmail.com
or 919-423-7780. If you would like to carpool or need a ride, please indicate your location along with your RSVP.

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AUGUST 18

The Triangle Area Alumni Clubs of Sweet Briar College & Hampden-Sydney College invite you to join us for a networking happy hour gathering. Bring your business cards and network with your brothers and sisters! Join us!

RSVP by August 15th on this event page, or to Acacia Salazar, SBC ’15, at acacia.salazar@gmail.com or (336) 404-1455.

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OCTOBER 20

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

Lunch Cost: $20 (includes lunch and program)

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

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

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

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

VIXENS HELPING VIXENS

Temma Clark -Braverman
Hey everybody. My father died unexpectedly a week ago. A friend of my sister’s set up a gofund me for my mother for my dad’s final expenses etc. If you would be willing to donate or share or anything, I would really appreciate it. Thanks
https://www.gofundme.com/mikeyclarkbraverma

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Please help fellow Vixen Cassandra Thomas Sheehan who has developed a mass in her cranium and will have to undergo an open craniotomy for a biopsy.  Please go to https://www.gofundme.com/2b7kjtjc , read her story and help if you can. Thank you!
UPDATE:
From her roommate Katie Clarkson Robertson – This just in from cassie’s Mom “Just got home The surgery went well. It took 4hour instead of 5 and she.looked very good when we left.” HOORAY!  Please remember that she is not out of the woods, yet, and the bills are still coming in.

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VIXEN WATCH FOR JULY 23, 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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 DON’T FORGET TO ADD YOUR COMMENT TO THE “NOMINATE YOUR SCHOOL FOR #MyTopCollege 2016 CHALLENGE WHICH ENDS MIDNIGHT AUGUST 3.
FORBES CHALLENGES US TO “SHARE SOCIAL POSTS THAT SHOW OFF” OUR “SCHOOL SPIRIT AND, ESPECIALLY, WHAT IS MOST UNIQUE ABOUT” OUR SCHOOL.  
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND MORE IMPORTANTLY THE RULES AND GUIDELINES GO TO 
http://www.forbes.com/sites/cartercoudriet/2016/07/08/nominate-your-school-for-mytopcollege-2016/#70fe20fb6fe9

FORBES USES MULTIPLATFORMS THIS YEAR USING TWITTER, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, VINE, AND PINTEREST AS LONG AS WE USE #MyTopCollege AND SWEET BRIAR’S TWITTER HANDLE @Sweetbriaredu
AND PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR ACCOUNTS ARE SET TO PUBLIC WHEN YOU POST. 

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TERESA TOMLINSON IS CURRENTLY BUSY MAKING THE ROUNDS ON RADIO SHOWS PROMOTING SWEET BRIAR. LISTEN TO WVTF TO HEAR WHAT SHE HAS TO SAY.
SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE CONTINUES TO GROW AFTER ATTEMPTED CLOSURE
http://wvtf.org/post/sweet-briar-college-continues-grow-after-attempted-closure#stream/0

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DAVE MATTHEWS JUST RELEASED HIS 1996 SWEET BRIAR CONCERT ALBUM ‘LIVE AT SWEET BRIAR’ AND ALL NET PROCEEDS WILL GO TO SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE. YOU CAN ORDER A CD, MP3, OR FLAC; OR YOU CAN BUNDLE THE MUSIC WITH A COOL T-SHIRT.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
http://davematthewsband.shop.musictoday.com/Dept.aspx?cp=1_82179

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 PLEASE CHECK OUT THIS WEEK’S
‘VIXENS HELPING VIXENS’
WHICH IS RIGHT BETWEEN ‘OTHER’ AND ‘EVENTS’.
A FEW OF OUR FELLOW VIXENS ARE IN NEED FOR SOME ASSISTANCE. 

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

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

SWEET BRIAR NEWS

Job offer – Director of Sweet Briar Fund/ Annual Giving
https://www.philanthropy.com/jobs/0000323657-01

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Summer archaeological dig takes junior halfway around the world
http://sbc.edu/news/summer-archaeology-dig-takes-junior-halfway-around-the-world/

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Sweet Briar alumna – Free clinic installs new board member
http://www.tidewaternews.com/2016/07/19/free-clinic-installs-new-board-member/
and
http://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2016/07/19/saunders-joins-wtfc-board/

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Dave Matthews Band releases recording of 1996 solo concert at Sweet Briar College
All net proceeds will be donated to Sweet Briar
http://sbc.edu/news/dave-matthews-band-releases-recording-of-1996-solo-concert-at-sweet-briar-college/
and
http://wina.com/news/064460-dmb-releasing-cd-to-benefit-sweet-briar/
and
http://www.richmond.com/news/article_83dedaad-81a3-51a6-8bbd-3816dd28b24a.html
and
http://www.dailyprogress.com/entertainment/music/dave-matthews-band-releasing-live-sweet-briar-recording-from/article_371d4f3a-5035-11e6-98f3-7f1a04ad291d.html
and
http://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Dave-Matthews-Band-releases-recording-at-Sweet-Briar-College–387959872.html

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Vixen Tennis Team and six players earn ITA academic awards
http://vixenathletics.com/general/2015-16/releases/20160722mefido

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

OBITUARIES

Dallis Johnson “Dilly” Jones
http://www.hartsmort.com/fh/print.cfm?type=obituary&o_id=3760566&fh_id=11723

SWEET BRIAR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

YOU CAN FIND INFORMATION ABOUT THE DIFFERENT WAYS TO VOLUNTEER FOR SWEET BRIAR.
HTTP://OLDWEB.SBC.EDU/ALUMDEV/VOLUNTEER

SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR COMMUNITY

Forwarded via email by Kathy “KP” Papandimitriou ’84
Summer Camp at Sweet Briar Updates
FAREWELL:
Mid-Atlantic Middle School Strings Camp
Babcock’s halls rang last week with the sound of young people and their music. The 135 campers in Mid-Atlantic Middle School Strings enjoyed a pizza party, ice cream social and game night in addition to daily practices. The week ended with a performance on Saturday for friends and family.

WHO’S ON CAMPUS THIS WEEK:

UVa’s Young Writers Workshop
July 3-24 (Session 2)
In their final week at Sweet Briar, the young writers will be busy preparing and presenting their creative works. The group of 85 campers can be found working in the library, quad and in Prothro.

Parkhurst Dining
July 20-21
We are happy to welcome the general managers of Parkhurst Dining to campus for two days of meetings and training. Please share a warm Sweet Briar welcome. Our Parkhurst guests will be staying at the inn and Green Village.

Central Virginia United Futsal
July 18-21
We are delighted to welcome Central Virginia United Futsal participants this week. They will be in the Fitness and Athletics Center from 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Monday though Thursday perfecting their skills in futsal, an indoor form of soccer.

Have a great week!
Cathy Cash Mays ’84
Director of Hospitality
cdmays@sbc.edu
Ext. 6448

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Posted on Facebook by Jen Phelbs Staton (Sweet Briar is on page 46)
http://infographics.economist.com/2015/college-ranking/index.html?n&w=595

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Posted on Facebook by Sweet Briar College
Music professor Jeff Jones and Sweet Briar are featured in the latest issue of PUPN: Private University Magazine. Read the story http://pupnmag.com/media/Digital_Magazine/2016/0716/#?page=8

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Posted on Facebook by Brendy Reiter Hantzes and Sweet Briar College Admissions
Empty Nesters share advise for parents of college freshman
https://www.buzzfeed.com/discoverstudentloans/empty-nesters-share-advice-for-parents-of-college-freshmen?utm_term=.twv2Xg3NGx#.rpX6lbV7n3

 ALUMNAE ALLIANCE

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

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Dear Sweet Briar Alumnae, Thank you for helping us collectively reach the first milestone in our fundraising goals for Sweet Briar College! We are pleased to provide you with your decade’s final fiscal year end participation rates. Participation in annual giving is a key indicator to potential corporate and foundation donors as well as to college ranking agencies. Your care and contributions are vital to those efforts and we are so grateful for your support. And the winners are… We are pleased to confirm the Class of 1966 finished out the year with the largest amount of annual giving of all the Reunion classes and is the recipient of the Nancy Dowd Burton Award with a total of $1,271,291 in unrestricted gifts and the Centennial Award with a total of $1,902,854 in giving to all funds.  Remarkably, they increased their participation rate from June 1 to June 30 by 15.8%, going from 28.8% to 44.6%. However, the Class of 1968 had the largest increase during that period with a jump of 16.7%. We are so grateful to both of these classes, whose dedication personifies the rallying spirit our alumnae demonstrated in this class challenge. Equally remarkable are the efforts of three other classes, all of whom are non-Reunion classes who made unrestricted gifts totaling more than $1 million. These three classes’ participation, along with the tremendous participation from all classes in fiscal year 2016, demonstrate that the paradigm of giving is shifting to meet Sweet Briar’s financial needs. Congratulations to the following classes on these tremendous accomplishments: –        1960 with gifts totaling $1,432,338 (with the highest non-Reunion gift), –        1972 with gifts totaling $1,362,464, and –        1975 with gifts totaling $1,398,440. Most importantly, every gift was a significant gift as we witnessed our participation levels rise and our overall fundraising dollars exceeded our fiscal year requirements.   When we called on you to help the College meet its goals, you rose to the challenge! We are so grateful for and overwhelmed by the power of our alumnae and other s upporters. Here’s how the classes of the 1980s stack up against each other:   Class Year Participation Rate Ranking 1980 27.4% 3 1981 22.5% 8 1982 22.7% 7 1983 31.1% 2 1984 25.0% 4 1985 22.9% 6 1986 36.5% 1 1987 18.9% 9 1988 24.4% 5 1989 18.4% 10 Well done to all classes in the 1980s! You inspire us with all that you have accomplished. Your class officers and fund agents will be sharing your dollars raised. To re-invigorate you at the beginning of this fiscal year, we issue this challenge: exceed your participation from last year, and take us to the next goal. We know that you will help get us there. You will pave Sweet Briar’s path to sustainability. Please click here to view a special message of thanks from President Phil Stone here in case you missed it on June 30. You can also read an article about the fundraising accomplishments of the 2016 fiscal year here. Mary Pope and I, along with the entire Office of Alumnae Relations and Development, echo President Stone’s words of gratitude. We could not have reached our fundraising goals this year without you, and for that we are forever grateful. Gratefully, Kathy “kp” Papadimitriou ’84 Director of Alumnae Relations and the Sweet Briar Fund

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

OLDIES BUT GOLDIES

Thanks to Lenora Farrington – Sarrouf
Numbers at Sweet Briar bode well
http://infographics.economist.com/2015/college-ranking/index.html?n&w=595

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Thanks to Ellen Appperson Brown
Thoughts on Women’s Colleges
http://www.educatedquest.com/thoughts-womens-colleges/

LIBERAL ARTS

Goal of money management is freedom of choice
http://www.startribune.com/goal-of-money-management-is-freedom-of-choice/386897851/

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Lesson Learned
http://www.nwherald.com/2016/07/18/lessons-learned-the-paths-we-take/a4bxcds/

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Meet the CLT, a test wholly unlike the SAT or Common Core
http://news.heartland.org/newspaper-article/2016/07/18/meet-clt-test-wholly-unlike-sat-or-common-core

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Columbia and Barnard are the latest schools to drop SAT and ACT requirements
http://college.usatoday.com/2016/07/18/columbia-and-barnard-are-the-latest-schools-to-drop-sat-and-act-requirements/

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The humanist factor
http://www.bucknell.edu/communications/bucknell-magazine/recent-issues/summer-2016/the-humanist-factor.html?utm_source=roller&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=pr

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Liberal arts or business education?  Both, say deans
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2016/07/21/liberal-arts-or-business-education-both-deans-say/

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The importance of humanities at Iowa
http://now.uiowa.edu/2016/07/importance-humanities-iowa
and
http://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/education/university-of-iowa/2016/07/21/harreld-humanities-remain-central-ui-mission/87400688/

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Teaching to think
http://americamagazine.org/issue/teaching-think

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Why tech industries are demanding more liberal arts graduates
http://www.educationdive.com/news/why-tech-industries-are-demanding-more-liberal-arts-graduates/423093/

STEM

4 educators’ keys to connecting STEM and Social Studies
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/07/21/4-educators-keys-to-connecting-stem-and-social-studies.aspx

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Is a focus on STEM causing the U.S. to abandon teaching history?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_news/focus-stem-causing-us-abandon-teaching-history-558787054

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Get to them early  – A nice pot of grants for teaching STEM in elementary schools
http://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2016/7/19/get-to-them-early-a-nice-pot-of-grants-for-teaching-stem-in.html

WOMEN IN STEM

Knowles inspires high school women in engineering students with an exclusive behind the scene experience
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160719006427/en/Knowles-Inspires-High-School-Women-Engineering-Students

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Ghostbuster’s Kate McKinnon, X-Files, & why prominent female characters are important
http://www.hitfix.com/harpy/ghostbusters-kate-mckinnon-x-files-why-prominent-female-characters-are-important

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INDIA – Spotlight on women scientists
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/spotlight-on-women-scientists/article8861157.ece

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Remarks of Dr. Jill Biden at a Girls Can Code graduation ceremony as prepared for delivery
http://www.newsroomamerica.com/story/586078/remarks_of_dr._jill_biden_at_a_girls_can_code_graduation_ceremony_as_prepared_for_delivery.html

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Google celebrates world emoji day with gender diversity
https://www.inverse.com/article/18399-google-women-emoji-world-emoji-day

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How generation Z females could be the answer to tech’s gender diversity problem
https://techcrunch.com/2016/07/17/how-generation-z-females-could-be-the-answer-to-techs-gender-diversity-problem/

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British Gas launches women in tech network
http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450300495/British-Gas-launches-women-in-tech-network

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Encouraging women’s confidence in math skills could increase the percentage of women in the STEM workforce
http://www.educationworld.com/a_news/how-encouraging-womens-confidence-math-skills-can-increase-percentage-women-stem452626744

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Will the new Ghostbuster movie help address the lack of women in STEM
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/phil-simon/will-the-new-ghostbusters_b_11057798.html

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Local American Association of University Women branch sends record number of girls to STEM camp
http://www.noozhawk.com/article/local_american_association_of_university_women_branch_sends_record_number_o

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ATT announces $250,000 to support all star code summer program
http://www.justmeans.com/blog/att-announces-250000-to-support-all-star-code-summer-stem-program

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Authors have ideas about helping girls succeed in science, tech, math
http://www.brentwoodhomepage.com/authors-have-ideas-about-helping-girls-succeed-in-science-tech-math-cms-27610#.V5JPbBUrLIU

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More female international students pursue STEM degrees at U.S. universities
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2016-07-19/more-female-international-students-pursue-stem-degrees-at-us-universities

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Women in engineering – learning from the past
http://www.globalrailnews.com/2016/07/19/women-in-engineering-learning-from-the-past/

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First Capital’s Hazel Moore – Tech industry’s misogynistic image needs to change to attract more women to fintech
http://www.cbronline.com/news/verticals/the-boardroom/firstcapitals-hazel-moore-tech-industrys-misogynistic-image-needs-to-change-to-attract-more-women-to-fintech-4954170

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Lena Dunham’s newsletter is celebrating women in a way it never has before
http://aplus.com/a/lenny-letter-partnership-with-ge

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Solar car challenge opens doors for young women in STEM
http://www.dallasnews.com/news/education/headlines/20160719-solar-car-challenge-opens-doors-for-young-women-in-stem.ece

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STEM education ‘key to regional prosperity’
http://tradearabia.com/news/EDU_310713.html

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Really?  You don’t look like a scientist
https://www.researchgate.net/blog/post/really-you-dont-look-like-a-scientist

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Hacking the gender gap – Why the tech industry needs more women
http://blogs.cfr.org/women-around-the-world/2016/07/20/hacking-the-gender-gap-why-the-tech-industry-needs-more-women/

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Girls who code – Brightening the future for women in tech
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tricia-barlow/girls-who-code-brightenin_b_11085052.html

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Female PM welcomed but there’s still a lot of diversity work to do
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/female-pm-welcomed-but-there-s-still-a-lot-of-diversity-work-to-do-1-8025152

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Tech Trek promotes science for girls
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/education/tech-trek-promotes-science-for-girls/article_2200e128-4eb6-11e6-9b1b-9f3eab32fb43.html

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Let’s make this awesome women of NASA LEGO set happen
http://www.themarysue.com/lego-women-of-nasa/
and
http://qz.com/738531/lego-could-make-figurines-to-honor-nasas-female-astronauts-and-scientists/

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Women still at a disadvantage when it comes to securing tech roles
https://www.thehrdirector.com/business-news/diversity_and_equality/women-still-at-a-disadvantage-when-it-comes-to-securing-tech-roles/

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Energy industry requires more women
http://www.energyglobal.com/downstream/refining/21072016/Energy-industry-requires-more-women-3751/

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Patents, not sexism, may be reason women lag in venture capital
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-07-21/patents-not-sexism-may-be-reason-women-lag-in-venture-capital

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Calculus steers women away from STEM
http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2016-07-21/calculus-steers-women-away-from-stem

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Friday opinuendo – on service, civic muscle, skies, and more
http://www.twincities.com/2016/07/22/friday-opinuendo-on-service-civic-muscle-skies-and-more/

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US Deputy Secretary of Energy calls for more young people and women in green industry
http://www.bioenergy-news.com/display_news/10794/US_Deputy_Secretary_of_Energy_calls_for_more_young_people_and_women_in_green_industry/

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Dissecting the patent gap
http://www.fastcompany.com/3062076/dissecting-the-patent-gap

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Showing girls the way to career in STEM
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article91158562.html

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Low math confidence discourages female students from pursuing STEM disciplines
http://www.sciencemag.org/careers/2016/07/low-math-confidence-discourages-female-students-pursuing-stem-disciplines

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These ‘Electric Girls’ build things, soldering for a love of STEM
http://www.nola.com/southern-girls/2016/07/stem_new_orleans_electric_girl.html

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Who is Anne Holton, Tim Kaine’s wife?  She is a dedicated Virginia leader.  Promotes STEM
http://www.bustle.com/articles/174329-who-is-anne-holton-tim-kaines-wife-shes-a-dedicated-virginia-leader

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Women in Tech – Jane Silber, CEO of Canonical
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/women-tech-jane-silber-canonical,32265.html

STEAM

Boy Scout amendment takes effect – Fayette commission pleased
http://www.register-herald.com/news/boy-scout-amendment-takes-effect—-fayette-commission/article_32224ccd-9126-5000-ba42-1f07bf102c1d.html
and
http://www.register-herald.com/news/boy-scout-amendment-a-win-win-for-tax-revenue/article_3b04d4d3-ca87-51e6-9e37-ecaca421314c.html

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To learn science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, Raytown students will launch a satellite
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article90588827.html

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New age electronics team with littleBits to deliver interactive educational products to US retailers and educators
http://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/new-age-electronics-teams-with-littlebits-to-deliver-interactive-educational-products-to-us-20160720-00757

STUDENT RECRUITMENT

The future of professional engineers – recruitment  [through internships]
http://www.csemag.com/single-article/the-future-of-professional-engineers-recruitment/5682958bbaec44dc4b8acba1c2fd308a.html

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Cost Effective Student Recruitment Events – Thailand, Burma, Vietnam
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cost-effective-student-recruitment-events—thailand-burma-vietnam-300301937.html

COLLEGE FINANCES, GRANTS, ETC.

U of A TRIO Talent Search federal funding renews for five years
http://news.uark.edu/articles/34930/u-of-a-trio-talent-search-programs-federal-funding-renewed-for-five-years

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College support programs receive federal funding
http://www.dailyastorian.com/Local_News/20160720/college-support-programs-receive-federal-funding

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Study – Private colleges up tuition discounts
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/2016-07-18/study-private-colleges-up-tuition-discounts

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MASS. consortium receives $4M training grant
http://saugus.wickedlocal.com/news/20160718/mass-consortium-receives-4m-training-grant
and
http://www.whav.net/cms/northern-essex-shares-4-million-federal-training-grant/

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Joe Nathan column – Full 2-year Minnesota college grants still available
http://hometownsource.com/2016/07/20/joe-nathan-column-full-2-year-minnesota-college-grants-still-available/

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Proposed student finance regulations may hamper small institutions
http://www.brookings.edu/blogs/brown-center-chalkboard/posts/2016/07/18-student-finance-regulations-hamper-small-institutions-kelchen

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Report – Small borrowers most likely to default on college loans
http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/education/university/report-small-borrowers-most-likely-to-default-on-college-loans/article_bd430188-1437-5b7d-9ee0-cd75a23073b0.html

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‘Nova history department gets $10 million grant
http://www.philly.com/philly/education/20160721__Nova_history_department_gets__10_million_grant.html

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Hartwick College closes historic fundraising campaign [they do not mention the time frame]
http://www.hartwick.edu/news/hartwick-college-closes-historic-fundraising-campaign/

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Two state colleges to merge into one to combat financial obstacles
http://www.wptz.com/news/two-state-colleges-to-merge-into-one-to-combat-financial-obstacles/40827576

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Talent search program receives $415,000 grant to help area students
http://www.cullmantimes.com/news/talent-search-program-receives-grant-to-help-area-students/article_f5823376-503c-11e6-9974-fb2b5fb03f89.html

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Raising funds for 10 female students for college
Prancing Ponies Foundation gearing up for first all-female Ferrari rally in the U.S.
http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/prancing-ponies-foundation-gearing-up-for-first-all-female-ferrari-rally-in-the-us-2144638.htm

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Student loan debt crisis is overblown.  The real problem is college completion rates
http://www.vox.com/2016/7/22/12254046/myths-higher-education-crisis-debt-loans-free-tuition

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Albert Lepage to gift $10 million to Villanova University
http://www.bakingbusiness.com/articles/news_home/Business/2016/07/Albert_Lepage_to_gift_$10_mill.aspx?ID=%7B2748A834-68E4-444F-A9AE-5EF3596589B8%7D&cck=1

WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Sexism is stressing women out at work, says unsurprising study
http://www.bustle.com/articles/173027-sexism-is-stressing-women-out-at-work-says-unsurprising-study

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UK – More than 100,000 women applied to UK universities compared to men this year – UCAS
https://www.studyinternational.com/news/more-than-100000-women-applied-to-uk-universities-compared-to-men-this-year-ucas

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Women are too often actively sidelined against
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/blog/women-are-too-often-actively-sidelined-against-their-will

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Khan – Women in Santa Clara County lag in wages, education
http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_30145987/khan-women-santa-clara-county-lag-wages-education

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Female salary inequity found
http://northernstar.info/campus/female-salary-inequity-found/article_aa232ec4-4f8f-11e6-9ce9-e7a5aa6a59d8.html

COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY AND AGRICULTURE

FSCJ’s ‘farm to fork’ restaurant Downtown will feature healthy food, local focus
http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=547982

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Bergen Community College and Bergen County
2-acre Eden takes root in Mahwah – farmers aim to grow healthful sustainable food
http://www.northjersey.com/community-news/a-2-acre-eden-takes-root-in-mahwah-farmers-aim-to-grow-healthful-sustainable-food-1.1632489

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UGA opens up Oconee farm for organic tour
http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2016-07-17/uga-opens-oconee-farm-organic-tour

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Warren Wilson College runs unique farmer’s market
http://www.blackmountainnews.com/story/news/2016/07/20/warren-wilson-college-runs-unique-farmers-market/87074050/

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Monsanto, UP group promote sustainable agriculture
http://thestandard.com.ph/lifestyle/wellness-environment/211177/monsanto-up-group-promote-sustainable-agriculture.html

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Sustainable agriculture educators gather at UC Santa Cruz
http://news.ucsc.edu/2016/07/sustainable-ag-conference.html

OTHER

Food fight – Bowdoin College, The New Yorker magazine writer in messy feud
http://www.theforecaster.net/food-fight-bowdoin-college-magazine-writer-in-messy-feud/
and
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/0001/11/30/bowdoin-college-takes-malcolm-gladwell-food-fight/1963250
and
https://mic.com/articles/149001/malcolm-gladwell-says-colleges-with-good-food-don-t-value-low-income-students#.T1TVmPuQT
and
http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/4138446-155/what-a-dining-halls-menu-says

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UK – Theresa May – the highest achiever of all in the starry, Oxford University geography class of ’74
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/16/theresa-may-the-highest-achiever-of-all-in-the-starry-oxford-uni/

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This army veteran wanted to become a video game animator
Excerpted from: Stealing America’s future: How for profit-colleges scam taxpayeres and ruin students’ lives
http://www.slate.com/articles/life/education/2016/07/why_are_people_so_easily_exploited_by_for_profit_colleges_stealing_america.html

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Central Penn College bets on new direction for small schools
http://cumberlink.com/cumberland_valley_business_journal/central-penn-college-bets-on-new-direction-for-small-schools/article_0718dce0-0e20-582f-811c-1026520c6aaa.html

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Penn State School of Languages and Literatures has a new name
http://news.psu.edu/story/418209/2016/07/22/academics/penn-state-school-languages-and-literatures-has-new-name

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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JULY 30

The Sweet Briar Alumnae Club of New York City cordially invites all alumnae, current and incoming students, and their parents to a Sweet Briar Back-to-School Potluck Picnic

Saturday, July 30, 2016
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Central Park
Sheep Meadow
Hosted by: The New York City Alumnae Club

Rain Location:
The home of Sara Buttine Parsatoon `11
433 West 24th Street, Apt 3F
New York, NY 10011

Please RSVP by July 23rd to
Debby Willis `11
deborahewillis@gmail.com
914-450-0368

Gather your family and friends to celebrate the start of another year!
Please bring your picnic gear and favorite picnic dish.
Place settings will be provided.
Look for the pink and green balloons for our spot in the meadow!
See the the map below to help you find the meadow in the park!

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AUGUST 14Sunday, August 14 at 12:30 PM
158 Heartland Dr. Pittsboro, NC 27312 – 7899
The Sweet Briar College – North Carolina Triangle Alumnae Club cordially invites alumnae, students, families, and their
guests to a Sweet Send-Off Brunch. A back-to-school celebration to kick off the start of the new academic year at SBC honoring students and their families.

RSVP by August 11th to Jill Triana ’99 at jtriana76@gmail.com
or 919-423-7780. If you would like to carpool or need a ride, please indicate your location along with your RSVP.

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 OCTOBER 20

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

Lunch Cost: $20 (includes lunch and program)

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

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

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

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

VIXENS HELPING VIXENS

Temma Clark -Braverman
Hey everybody. My father died unexpectedly a week ago. A friend of my sister’s set up a gofund me for my mother for my dad’s final expenses etc. If you would be willing to donate or share or anything, I would really appreciate it. Thanks
https://www.gofundme.com/mikeyclarkbraverma

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Please help fellow Vixen Cassandra Thomas Sheehan who has developed a mass in her cranium and will have to undergo an open craniotomy for a biopsy.  Please go to https://www.gofundme.com/2b7kjtjc , read her story and help if you can. Thank you!
UPDATE:
From her roommate Katie Clarkson Robertson – This just in from cassie’s Mom “Just got home The surgery went well. It took 4hour instead of 5 and she.looked very good when we left.” HOORAY!  Please remember that she is not out of the woods, yet, and the bills are still coming in.

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Florence Barnick is asking for help to find a babysitter for her brother’s daughters in the Cincinnati, OH area – Vixen sisters, anyone in Cincinnati who wants to do some short-term babysitting? Know anyone? My brother has just moved there (Monday) with 2 future Vixens (ages 4 & 1) and could use some help as he gets the house settled as his wife has already started work at Children’s Hospital. Gaslight Clifton neighborhood. Thanks!  You send her a private message on Facebook or send a message right here to Vixen Watch and I will forward the message.

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AIMEE E. PEACEMAKER NEEDS OUR HELP
Hello! I teach Kindergarten in a rural county in Virginia. My school is a Title 1 school, which means we receive federal funding because of our high poverty rate.
Despite the federal funding, I typically spend approximately $1,400 a year on my classroom. I don’t get reimbursed for this. Federal funding has lots of restrictions. In other words, I can’t always get what my Kindergartners actually need.
So, I’ve decided to create a Donors Choose project to help get “alternative seating” options for my Kinders.
Please consider donating…. Every little bit helps! The project must be fully funded by October 17, or it’s not funded at all.
Sorry for the shameless plea, but it’s not actually for me– it’s for my future Kindergartners!!!
Thank you, Sweet Briar sisters!!!
https://www.donorschoose.org/we-teach/3031109?rf=page-siteshare-2016-06-teacher_profile-teacher_3031109&challengeid=20619979&active=true

VIXEN WATCH FOR JULY 16, 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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THERE ARE A FEW ALUMNAE WHO WOULD LOVE TO SEE THE OCCASIONAL ARTICLE FROM PAST ISSUES THAT DEAL WITH THE EFFORTS TO KEEP SWEET BRIAR OPEN IN PERPETUITY.  FOR THAT REASON VIXEN WATCH HAS ADDED A NEW SEGMENT
‘OLDIE BUT GOLDIE’
 BETWEEN THE  ‘ALUMNAE ALLIANCE’ AND ‘LIBERAL ARTS’ SECTIONS.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE ME TO ADD AN ARTICLE FROM THE PAST YEAR, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.  

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WOULDN’T YOU KNOW IT?
WE JUST WON THE BEST MASCOT CHALLENGE AND NOW IT IS TIME TO PARTICIPATE IN FORBES’ THIRD ANNUAL “NOMINATE YOUR SCHOOL FOR #MyTopCollege 2016. THE CHALLENGE STARTED JULY 11 AND WILL LAST FOUR WEEKS UNTIL MIDNIGHT AUGUST 3.
FORBES CHALLENGES US TO “SHARE SOCIAL POSTS THAT SHOW OFF” OUR “SCHOOL SPIRIT AND, ESPECIALLY, WHAT IS MOST UNIQUE ABOUT” OUR SCHOOL.  
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND MORE IMPORTANTLY THE RULES AND GUIDELINES GO TO 
http://www.forbes.com/sites/cartercoudriet/2016/07/08/nominate-your-school-for-mytopcollege-2016/#70fe20fb6fe9

SWEET BRIAR IS CURRENTLY IN SECOND PLACE NEXT TO LAST YEAR’S WINNER.  FORBES USES MULTIPLATFORMS THIS YEAR USING TWITTER, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, VINE, AND PINTEREST AS LONG AS WE USE #MyTopCollege AND SWEET BRIAR’S TWITTER HANDLE @Sweetbriaredu

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TERESA TOMLINSON TALKS ABOUT
‘HOW IS SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE YEAR
AFTER ALMOST CLOSING?’  
LISTEN IN AT 
http://wina.com/podcasts/how-is-sweet-briar-college-year-after-almost-closing/

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 PLEASE CHECK OUT THIS WEEK’S
‘VIXENS HELPING VIXENS’
WHICH IS RIGHT BETWEEN ‘OTHER’ AND ‘EVENTS’.
A FEW OF OUR FELLOW VIXENS ARE IN NEED FOR SOME ASSISTANCE. 

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

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

SWEET BRIAR NEWS

Sweet Briar counting successes a year after avoiding closure
http://www.roanoke.com/news/local/sweet-briar-counting-successes-a-year-after-avoiding-closure/article_2ed4a721-891e-53af-951c-2aee0036a965.html?mode=jqm

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A year after Sweet Briar was saved from closing school leaders celebrate fundraising growth
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2016/07/12/a-year-after-sweet-briar-was-saved-from-closing-school-leaders-celebrate-fundraising-growth/

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One year later at Sweet Briar, counting successes
http://www.richmond.com/news/virginia/article_43bf1fb9-fecc-5011-873c-315a1abb9da9.html

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Sweet Briar College raises more than $10 million and celebrates successful recruiting year – 12 months after near closure
https://www.yahoo.com/news/sweet-briar-college-raises-more-10-million-celebrates-151500554.html
and
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sweet-briar-college-raises-more-than-10-million-and-celebrates-successful-recruiting-year–12-months-after-near-closure-300296501.html

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Industrialized Killing Tour – part III
http://sbc.edu/news/industrialized-killing-tour-part-three/

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Sweet Briar surpasses fundraising goal, sees strong enrollment
http://www.newsplex.com/content/news/Sweet-Briar-surpasses-fundraising-goal-sees-strong-enrollment-386315841.html

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Sweet Briar College raises more than $10 million a year after near closure
http://wsls.com/2016/07/11/sweet-briar-college-raises-more-than-10-million-a-year-after-near-closure/

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Politico – Sweet Briar College raises ten million in first year after closure scare
Scroll down to about half of the page to find the article
http://www.politico.com/tipsheets/morning-education/2016/07/democrats-unveil-diversity-bill-215282

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Sweet Briar draws 175 new students
https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2016/07/12/sweet-briar-draws-175-new-students 

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Women (of color) a small but rising force in mainstream superhero comics finds honor student
http://sbc.edu/news/women-of-color-a-small-but-rising-force-in-mainstream-superhero-comics-finds-honors-student/

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Alumna’s story on saving Sweet Briar wins gold for CASE currents
http://sbc.edu/news/alumnas-story-on-saving-sweet-briar-wins-gold-for-case-currents/

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ODAC all academic team boasts 46 Sweet Briar students
http://sbc.edu/news/odac-all-academic-team-boasts-46-sweet-briar-students/

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

SWEET WEEKS

THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER

THE NEXT SWEET WEEKS AT SWEET BRIAR IS
AUGUST 1 THROUGH 19.
REGISTRATION ENDS MONDAY, JULY 18 AT 5:00 PM EST
IMPORTANT – THE ORGANIZERS OF SWEET WEEKS NEED YOUR REGISTRATION EVEN IF YOU DO NOT REQUIRE HOUSING TO ORGANIZE THE PROJECT TEAMS.
HERE IS THE APPLICATION FORM TO VOLUNTEER AT SWEET BRIAR
HTTPS://SWEETBRIARCOLLEGE.WUFOO.COM/FORMS/XA4V2PQ111NZVV/

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YOU CAN ALSO FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE DIFFERENT WAYS TO VOLUNTEER FOR SWEET BRIAR.
HTTP://OLDWEB.SBC.EDU/ALUMDEV/VOLUNTEER

 

SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE SWEET BRIAR COMMUNITY

Submitted by Amy Leigh Campbell 

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Posted by Elena Quevedo
Why so few women college presidents? – an older but relevant article
http://www.forbes.com/sites/lucielapovsky/2014/04/13/why-so-few-women-college-presidents/#4684b763634c

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Submitted by Lizbeth Kauffman
Stay or go home?  International STEM students in the United States are up for grabs after graduation
http://www.kauffman.org/newsroom/2016/07/stay-or-go-home?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ideasatwork07_14_16&_cldee=YmFybmV5Y2Fub2VAeWFob28uY29t

 ALUMNAE ALLIANCE

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.

OLDIES BUT GOLDIES

What Sweet Briar reminded us about alumni engagement and fundraising
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-sweet-briar-reminded-us-alumni-engagement-mark-w-jones

LIBERAL ARTS

Career in liberal arts
http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/career-in-liberal-arts/

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Which region of the US features the best the best colleges and universities
https://www.usnewsuniversitydirectory.com/news/bachelors-degrees/which-region-of-the-us-features-the-best-colleges-and-universities/

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How humanities degrees cultivate marketable business skills
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/277828

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U.K. – Forget single honours, forget joimt honours, the liberal arts are back
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/2016/07/12/forget-single-honours-forget-joint-honours-the-liberal-arts-are/

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Liberal Arts education benefits democratic society
http://www.civilbeat.org/2016/07/liberal-arts-education-benefits-democratic-society/

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Cultural knowledge, authentic language key to Oregon State University’s new online French bachelor degree program
http://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/16/07/p8209240/cultural-knowledge-authentic-language-key-to-oregon-state-universitys-n

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Education program offers inmates chance at liberal arts degree
http://michiganradio.org/post/education-program-offers-inmates-chance-liberal-arts-degrees#stream/0

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Conference examines liberal arts costs and benefits
http://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/2016/07/12/conference-examines-liberal-arts-costs-and-benefits/86948514/

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Angst and hope for liberal arts colleges
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/07/13/meeting-discusses-challenges-facing-liberal-arts-colleges

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Workforce demands more liberal arts, STEM collaboration
http://www.educationdive.com/news/workforce-demands-more-liberal-arts-stem-collaboration/422586/

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Why liberal education matters
http://www.naplesnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/2016/07/15/guest-commentary-why-liberal-education-matters-fgcu-westley-business-economic-institute/87085148/

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New Gonzaga degree blends highly marketable computing skills with breadth of study in humanities, sciences
http://newswise.com/articles/new-gonzaga-degree-blends-highly-marketable-computing-skills-with-breadth-of-study-in-humanities-sciences

STEM

Guttridge – Advice on future engineers
http://www.energyglobal.com/downstream/refining/11072016/Guttridge-Advice-on-future-engineers-700/

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STEM has become the Beyonce of the curriculum
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/patte-barth/stem-has-become-the-beyon_b_10928900.html?utm_hp_ref=education

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Oyler – Breaking down engineering’s role in STEM education
http://triblive.com/news/neighborhoods/carlynton/10731247-74/engineering-problem-knowledge

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Solages hosts forum on STEM opportunities
http://liherald.com/stories/Solages-hosts-forum-on-STEM-opportunities,81717

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Emsworth astronaut stresses importance of STEM learning
http://triblive.com/news/allegheny/10787978-74/center-stem-science

WOMEN IN STEM

Encouraging women to pursue STEM careers and then stay
http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Article-encouraging-women-pursue-stem-careers-and-then-stay

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Million Women Mentors to promote STEM careers, sustainability
http://pbcommercial.com/news/million-women-mentors-promote-stem-careers-sustainability

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Reston – Making STEM accessible
http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2016/jul/12/reston-making-stem-accessible/

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U.K. – How can we raise the numbers of women working in IT
http://www.itproportal.com/2016/07/10/how-can-we-raise-the-numbers-of-women-working-in-it/

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How to keep more women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
http://theconversation.com/how-to-keep-more-women-in-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics-stem-61664

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Building a talent pipeline for girls in STEM
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jason-wingard/building-a-talent-pipelin_b_10994250.html

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Cooperative works to encourage women to pursue STEM careers
http://www.buffalo.edu/ubreporter/stories/2016/07/women-in-stem-cooperative.html

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Inspiring female sciences
http://www.theflindersnews.com.au/story/4024407/inspiring-female-sciences/?cs=1269

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Resisting stereotypes is the key to attracting women in IT
http://betanews.com/2016/07/11/women-it/

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Women in Action 2016 event underscores Astella’s female empowerment initiative
http://www.justmeans.com/press-release/women-in-action-2016-event-underscores-astellas-female-empowerment-initiatives

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Women – TechGirls from the Middle East and North Africa invest in STEM futures
http://www.einnews.com/pr_news/334566511/women-techgirls-from-the-middle-east-and-north-africa-invest-in-stem-futures

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Science prodigy looks to encourage other young females
http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/science-prodigy-looks-to-encourage-other-young-females/article_f9ca19ae-47c1-11e6-892b-77b59575df57.html

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Study – Female STEM majors likely to drop out
http://www.educationdive.com/news/study-female-stem-majors-most-likely-to-drop-out/422446/

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Women aren’t actually worse at video games – why the stereotype is harmful
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2016/0712/Women-aren-t-actually-worse-at-video-games-Why-the-stereotype-is-harmful

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Skip the runway, meet 6 models taking over tech
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sissi-johnson/skip-the-runway-meet-6-mo_b_10919722.html

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Calculus I factors women out of STEM degrees
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-07/csu-cif071216.php
and
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/07/160713152148.htm
and
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2016/07/14/calculus-apprehensions-may-steer-women-away-from-science-careers/
and
http://science.kjzz.org/content/335510/study-lack-confidence-calculus-deters-women-stem-fields

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Why do women drop out of STEM majors? Study pinpoints a culprit
http://upstart.bizjournals.com/news/technology/2016/07/14/why-do-women-students-drop-out-of-stem-majors.html
and
http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2016/07/13/why-do-women-students-drop-out-of-tech-majors-csu.html
and
http://www.9news.com/news/education/why-do-women-students-drop-out-of-stem-majors/273104191

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On The Farm – Women breaking grass ceiling in agricultural fields
http://www.fredericksburg.com/townnews/agriculture/on-the-farm-women-breaking-grass-ceiling-in-agricultural-fields/article_5fcc128e-8fe0-54cf-bb39-952a42dc32bb.htm

STEAM

Snap! Building a new career with Legos
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20160710_Snap__Building_a_new_career_with_Legos.html

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Children’s toys that teach coding hit the market
http://www.amny.com/lifestyle/children-s-toys-that-teach-coding-hit-the-market-1.12026413

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Stefanik continues STEAM push
http://poststar.com/blogs/all_politics_is_local/stefanik-continues-steam-push/article_d0aa4647-2392-5999-a13e-583ec98aa17e.html

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Can Nemo and Dory revolutionize how we teach math in America?
http://nationswell.com/pixar-in-a-box-teach-steam-lessons/

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Entertainment robot market to grow at 20.09% CAGR to 2020 driven by boosting STEAM skills in kids
http://www.newsmaker.com.au/news/73553/entertainment-robot-market-to-grow-at-2009-cagr-to-2020-driven-by-boosting-steam-skills-in-kids#.V4koZhUrLIU

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2016 Wonder Women Tech Conference achieves record number of speaker application, creates 2017 speaker waitlist
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/07/prweb13546408.htm

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Early Sense selected to participate in IoT panel at Wonder Women Tech Conference
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/earlysense-selected-participate-iot-panel-120000488.html

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Michigan’s hot job of the future demand STEAM training
http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/money/business/2016/07/13/michigans-hot-jobs-future-demand-steam-training/87021996/

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Young entrepreneurs create group helping Harlem youth through agriculture
http://jpupdates.com/2016/07/13/young-entrepreneurs-create-group-helping-harlem-youth-through-agriculture/

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Magic of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math
http://culturedays.ca/en/2016-activities/view/57892ccc-54b8-40bc-8abb-33264c4a89be

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Voice America to Broadcast Live from the Wonder Women Tech Conference
http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/3007639

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Malcolm Jenkins, Drexel University launch STEAM program
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000675134/article/malcolm-jenkins-drexel-university-launch-steam-program

STUDENT RECRUITMENT

Report addresses how college websites attract new students
http://www.einnews.com/pr_news/334364321/report-addresses-how-college-websites-attract-new-students

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Jack Kent Cook foundation – Elite schools should do more to recruit qualified low-income students
https://www.goodcall.com/news/jack-kent-cooke-foundation-elite-schools-recruit-qualified-low-income-students-07927

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Recruiting foreign students to study locally
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2016/07/09/commentary/japan-commentary/recruiting-foreign-students-study-locally/#.V4kk0xUrLIU

 

COLLEGE EQUESTRIAN

New Mexico State cuts equestrian program amid budget cuts
http://www.lcsun-news.com/story/sports/college/nmsu/2016/07/13/new-mexico-state-cuts-equestrian-program-amid-budget-cuts/87059006/

 

COLLEGE FINANCES, GRANTS, ETC.

Not everyone agrees on Hillary Clinton’s big bold plan for college affordability
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2016/07/06/not-everyone-agrees-on-hillary-clintons-big-bold-plan-for-college-affordability/

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Uncertainty over Illinois grant funding could derail students’ plans
http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/uncertainty-over-illinois-grant-funding-could-derail-students-plans/article_986a6526-dd77-58b7-9ca3-45609e17de61.html

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Avera, Mount Marty get grants for telemedicine, education
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jul/14/avera-mount-marty-get-grants-for-telemedicine-educ/

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How to find a college you can truly afford
http://time.com/money/4395664/find-affordable-college-value/

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Class action lawsuit seeks college loan forgiveness for thousands of students
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/class-action-lawsuit-seeks-college-loan-forgiveness-for-thousands-of-students-2016-07-14

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SBA awards grants to 21 universities and organizations to support R&D, small business innovation
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sba-awards-grants-to-21-universities-and-organizations-to-support-rd-small-business-innovation-300298946.html

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Dickinson College receives $650,000 Mellon Foundation grant
http://cumberlink.com/news/local/communities/carlisle/dickinson-college-receives-mellon-foundation-grant/article_7b220d03-b46e-53f5-8b2e-2c6b75265eb0.html

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Motorola Solutions Foundation provides $2.81 million in grants to promote STEM
https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/07/13/motorola-solutions-foundation-provides-2.81-million-in-grants-to-promote-stem.aspx

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WIU receiving about $5 million a month from stopgap measure
http://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/news/20160715/wiu-receiving-about-5m-per-month-from-stopgap-measure

 

 

WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Ireland – Ireland’s universities risk losing funding under gender equality reform
http://www.wearethecity.com/irelands-universities-risk-losing-funding-gender-equality-reform/

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Thousands sign petition calling for Iran to free professor
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/thousands-sign-petition-calling-iran-free-professor

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Norway – Equality pays off – Working women a boon for Norwegian economy
http://sputniknews.com/art_living/20160713/1042874659/norway-women-equality-work.html

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U.K. – Older mums having more babies than under 20’s
http://www.webmd.boots.com/children/baby/news/20160714/older-mums-having-more-babies-than-the-under-20s

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Women around the world – Five questions about girl’s education
http://blogs.cfr.org/women-around-the-world/2016/07/14/five-questions-about-girls-education/

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U.K. – Almost 100,000 more women than men applied to UK universities this year
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/2016/07/15/almost-100000-more-women-than-men-applied-to-uk-universities-thi/

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P.E.O. Sisterhood promotes education in women
http://www.memphisdemocrat.com/p-e-o-sisterhood-promotes-education-in-women/

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The major problem with this smartphone made “For Women”
http://www.refinery29.com/2016/07/116921/keecoo-k1-smartphone-for-women

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India – All-girls loose out to co-ed colleges
http://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/ahmedabad/cover-story/All-girls-lose-out-to-co-ed-colleges/articleshow/53232055.cms

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Attack on Women’s, African-American studies
http://www.workers.org/2016/07/15/attack-on-womens-african-american-studies/#.V4pdNBUrLIU

 

COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY AND AGRICULTURE

 

OTHER

‘Get real’ students told to take courses that will lead to jobs
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/get-real-students-told-to-take-courses-that-will-lead-to-jobs/story-29503728-detail/story.html

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The best college in every state
http://time.com/money/4398295/best-college-in-every-state/

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The 10 most improved colleges of 2016
http://time.com/money/4399570/the-10-most-improved-colleges-of-2016/

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Here are the top 10 US colleges that aren’t a huge wast of money
http://elitedaily.com/news/10-colleges-not-waste-money/1549076/

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Longwood University – Ahead of hosting VP debate Longwood U to debut unique ‘obligation to citizenship’ curriculum
http://www.thecollegefix.com/post/28142/

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Education leaders conclude conference on issues facing liberal arts
https://www.csbsju.edu/liberal-arts-illuminated/lai-post

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Studer –  Liberal menace destroys education
http://daily-iowan.com/2016/07/14/liberal-menace-destroys-education/

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Malaysia – Universities to vet foreign students for ISIS links
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20160713112605849

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State senators call for audit into UVA’s surplus
http://wric.com/2016/07/15/state-senators-call-for-audit-into-uvas-surplus/

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Where did UVA’s $2.3 Billion “Slush Fund” come from
http://www.baconsrebellion.com/2016/07/where-did-uvas-2-3-billion-slush-fund-come-from.html

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Lawmakers want to examine UVA fund
http://wina.com/news/064460-lawmakers-want-to-examine-uva-fund/

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Higher Ed’s fiscal crisis in spotlight
http://www.newsadvance.com/opinion/editorials/higher-ed-s-fiscal-crisis-in-spotlight/article_675cc37c-49fc-11e6-b230-1feda7656e54.html

 

 

 

VIXENS HELPING VIXENS

Please help fellow Vixen Cassandra Thomas Sheehan who has developed a mass in her cranium and will have to undergo an open craniotomy for a biopsy.  Please go to https://www.gofundme.com/2b7kjtjc , read her story and help if you can. Thank you!
UPDATE:
From her roommate Katie Clarkson Robertson – This just in from cassie’s Mom “Just got home The surgery went well. It took 4hour instead of 5 and she.looked very good when we left.” HOORAY!  Please remember that she is not out of the woods, yet, and the bills are still coming in.

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Florence Barnick is asking for help to find a babysitter for her brother’s daughters in the Cincinnati, OH area – Vixen sisters, anyone in Cincinnati who wants to do some short-term babysitting? Know anyone? My brother has just moved there (Monday) with 2 future Vixens (ages 4 & 1) and could use some help as he gets the house settled as his wife has already started work at Children’s Hospital. Gaslight Clifton neighborhood. Thanks!  You send her a private message on Facebook or send a message right here to Vixen Watch and I will forward the message.

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AIMEE E. PEACEMAKER NEEDS OUR HELP
Hello! I teach Kindergarten in a rural county in Virginia. My school is a Title 1 school, which means we receive federal funding because of our high poverty rate.
Despite the federal funding, I typically spend approximately $1,400 a year on my classroom. I don’t get reimbursed for this. Federal funding has lots of restrictions. In other words, I can’t always get what my Kindergartners actually need.
So, I’ve decided to create a Donors Choose project to help get “alternative seating” options for my Kinders.
Please consider donating…. Every little bit helps! The project must be fully funded by October 17, or it’s not funded at all.
Sorry for the shameless plea, but it’s not actually for me– it’s for my future Kindergartners!!!
Thank you, Sweet Briar sisters!!!
https://www.donorschoose.org/we-teach/3031109?rf=page-siteshare-2016-06-teacher_profile-teacher_3031109&challengeid=20619979&active=true

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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JULY 30

The Sweet Briar Alumnae Club of New York City cordially invites all alumnae, current and incoming students, and their parents to a Sweet Briar Back-to-School Potluck Picnic

Saturday, July 30, 2016
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Central Park
Sheep Meadow
Hosted by: The New York City Alumnae Club

Rain Location:
The home of Sara Buttine Parsatoon `11
433 West 24th Street, Apt 3F
New York, NY 10011

Please RSVP by July 23rd to
Debby Willis `11
deborahewillis@gmail.com
914-450-0368

Gather your family and friends to celebrate the start of another year!
Please bring your picnic gear and favorite picnic dish.
Place settings will be provided.
Look for the pink and green balloons for our spot in the meadow!
See the the map below to help you find the meadow in the park!

 

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 OCTOBER 20

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

Lunch Cost: $20 (includes lunch and program)

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

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

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

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

VIXEN WATCH FOR JULY 9, 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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BREAKING+++BREAKING+++BREAKING+++BREAKING
VIXENS – YOU CAME THROUGH ONCE AGAIN!!!
AFTER A HARD FOUGHT BATTLE WITH THE ALFRED UNIVERSITY SAXONS WHICH INVOLVED 110,000 + VOTES AND AT LEAST ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT, THE SWEET BRIAR VIXENS WON THE BEST MASCOT CHALLENGE 51% TO 49%. THE SWEET WIN OF FIRST PRIZE ALSO INCLUDES $5,000 FROM SPORTS ILLUSTRATED.
TO PRESIDENT STONE’S DELIGHT HE WILL NOT HAVE TO WEAR THE OUTFIT OF L’IL ALF – THE ALFRED UNIVERSITY MASCOT.  HOWEVER, ALFRED UNIVERSITY’S PRESIDENT WILL BE WEARING A VIXEN OUTFIT. 🙂

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DON’T FORGET TO READ TERESA TOMLINSON’S INVITATION TO ANOTHER WEBINAR ON JULY 11, RELATED TO SWEET BRIAR’S PRESIDENTIAL
SEARCH EFFORTS.
YOU MUST REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE BY PHONE OR COMPUTER.  ALL THE INFORMATION FOR THE WEBINAR IS IN THE ALUMNAE ALLIANCE SECTION.   

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 PLEASE CHECK OUT THIS WEEK’S
‘VIXENS HELPING VIXENS’
WHICH IS RIGHT BETWEEN ‘OTHER’ AND ‘EVENTS’.
A FEW OF OUR FELLOW VIXENS ARE IN NEED FOR SOME ASSISTANCE. 

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

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

SWEET BRIAR NEWS

Vixen? Saxon? Who’s No. 1? http://www.newsadvance.com/news/local/vixen-saxon-who-s-no/article_acdb1480-9a2e-527c-86f3-07e886a23a03.html?TNNoMobile

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Vixens best Alfred University to win best mascot tournament http://vixenathletics.com/general/2016-17/releases/20160707m3c7if

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Indiana crowned division III mascot champion
http://sbc.edu/news/indiana-crowned-division-iii-mascot-champion/

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Sweet Briar tops Alfred University to earn best mascot championship
http://www.alfred.edu/pressreleases/viewrelease.cfm?ID=12909

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Sweet Briar’s Vixen mascot wins competition for Best College Mascot
http://wset.com/news/local/sweet-briars-vixens-mascot-wins-competition-for-best-college-mascot

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Sweet Briar to participate in 2016 Virginia Private College Week later this month http://sbc.edu/news/sweet-briar-to-participate-in-2016-virginia-private-college-week-later-this-month/

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Suny Monk newest member of Sweet Briar’s board
http://sbc.edu/news/suny-monk-newest-member-of-sweet-briars-board/

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Honors summer research scholar searches Milky Way for celestial objects
http://sbc.edu/news/honors-summer-research-scholar-searches-milky-way-for-celestial-objects/

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Nancy Gray’s legacy
http://www.roanoke.com/opinion/editorials/our-view-nancy-gray-s-legacy/article_8f109478-11f6-5f9e-aa95-730c73eb5181.html

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.
HERE IS THE APPLICATION FORM TO VOLUNTEER AT SWEET BRIAR
HTTPS://SWEETBRIARCOLLEGE.WUFOO.COM/FORMS/XA4V2PQ111NZVV/

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YOU CAN ALSO FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE DIFFERENT WAYS TO VOLUNTEER FOR SWEET BRIAR.
HTTP://OLDWEB.SBC.EDU/ALUMDEV/VOLUNTEER

 

 ALUMNAE ALLIANCE

Dear Valued Alumnae:
You are invited to participate in [the second] webinar event related to our Presidential Search efforts.  The webinar will be moderated by Anne Coyle of Storbeck/Pimental who is assisting our Search Committee.
You may participate by computer OR telephone. You must register before participating.  Upon registration, the details to connect will arrive by email a few moments later.
July 11, 6:30 PM EDT   –https://zoom.us/meeting/register/565f03f45e6c95cd8c34be5db4a05ad8
We look forward to your participation.
All the best,
Teresa Pike Tomlinson, ’87 
Chair of the Board of Directors and Presidential Search Committe

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PEARLS OF WISDOM
Eleanor O’Connor ’09, Josie Beets ’00 and Evangeline Taylor ‘00 have launched our first two Pearls of Wisdom on Twitter and Instagram. Kudos to DeDe Conley ’72 for having our first published “pearl”!
If you have ideas for other pearls – please feel free to email them to Debra Elkins, DebraElkins@comcast.net who will be collecting them for a new batch!
[TWITTER] https://twitter.com/search?src=typd&q=%23pearlsofwisdom
[INSTAGRAM] https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/pearlsofwisdom

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From Alice Dixen – I am delighted to announce that Ann Kiley Crenshaw has been selected to serve on the Alumnae Committee of the Board of Directors! Ann will be directly involved in policy recommendations that will then be passed on to the BOD. Please join me in congratulating Ann and thanking her for agreeing to serve. I am certain that she will want your input!

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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

Guest Commentary – Dangerous brand of anti-intellectualism troubling
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/opinion/guest-commentary-dangerous-brand-of-anti-intellectualism-troubling/article_4bc250de-3c50-5f57-8d51-88a97cb139db.html

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Our fears divide us in American conflict
http://www.kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/as-i-see-it/article87291222.html

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The ‘Connective Tissue’ that liberal arts students need for lifelong professional success
http://www.forbes.com/sites/dporterfield/2016/07/05/the-connective-tissue-that-liberal-arts-students-need-for-lifelong-professional-success/#4472f4766117

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Does lack of liberal arts education explain Asia’s mediocre Cannes showing?
http://www.campaignasia.com/article/does-lack-of-liberal-arts-education-explain-asias-mediocre-cannes-showing/427558

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College majors are neither panacea nor poison
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ccap/2016/07/06/majors-are-neither-panacea-nor-poison/#cb4c068366a1

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Advocating for the humanities
http://www.news.ucsb.edu/2016/017009/advocating-humanities

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ASU alumna builds law career from liberal arts and sciences education
http://www.news.ucsb.edu/2016/017009/advocating-humanities

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Minnesota colleges examine future of liberal arts at conference
http://www.startribune.com/minnesota-colleges-examine-future-of-liberal-arts-at-conference/385770971/

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Liberal arts education – lessons from Singapore
http://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/liberal-arts-education-lessons-from-singapore

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Washington to launch two-year college industrial incentive program
http://www.educationdive.com/news/washington-to-launch-two-year-college-industrial-incentive-program/422261/

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Mich. diocese opts for liberal arts over common core
http://www.catholicworldreport.com/Item/4906/mich_diocese_opts_for_liberal_arts_over_common_core.aspx

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Liberal arts inaction
https://www.laprogressive.com/liberal-arts-inaction/

STEM

Program expands link between education and STEM entrepreneurship
http://yesweekly.com/article-21556-program-expands-link-between-education-and-stem-entrepreneurship.html

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Purdue to focus on STEM, new high school, at 2016 Indiana Black Expo
http://www.purdueexponent.org/campus/article_06a3aa62-43a5-11e6-8095-c78a1fef3200.html

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Importance of summer programs, STEM discussed at Capitol
http://kxan.com/2016/07/07/importance-of-summer-programs-stem-discussed-at-capitol/

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WOMEN IN STEM

Women in STEM – An insider’s perspective
http://www.solarnovus.com/women-in-stem-an-insider-s-perspective_N10022.html

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Programme promotes women role models in STEM further education
http://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/design-engineering-news/programme-promotes-women-role-models-in-stem-further-education/142894/

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Welcoming women back to work the PayPal and BAML way
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/portfolio/return-to-work-paypal-bank-of-america-merrill-lynch

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STEM research program for young women awards scholarships
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/portfolio/return-to-work-paypal-bank-of-america-merrill-lynch

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Plastic surgeons on Snapchat – A tool for growing women in STEM
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stephanie-stark/plastic-surgeons-on-snapc_b_10622164.html

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Women taking flight
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/Op-Ed/2016/07/02/Women-taking-flight/stories/201607020008

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Hillary Clinton reveal tech agenda for STEM education and women-led start-ups
http://examswatch.com/hillary-clinton-reveals-tech-agenda-for-stem-education-and-women-led-start-ups/

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Theresa May joins forces with Adobe Girls in Tech Summit
http://www.wearethecity.com/theresa-may-joins-forces-adobe-girls-tech-summit/

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UK risks losing over 33,000 much-needed female scientists each year, research shows
http://www.independent.co.uk/student/career-planning/uk-risks-losing-over-33000-much-needed-female-scientists-each-year-research-shows-a7118796.html

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Call for more mentors to help female entrepreneurs in UAE
http://www.thenational.ae/business/the-life/call-for-more-mentors-to-help-female-entrepreneurs-in-the-uae

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Teaching teachers to overcome hidden STEM biases
http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Article-teaching-teachers-overcome-hidden-stem-biases

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8 things every women working in science will experience
http://elitedaily.com/life/things-woman-experiences-stem-fields/1540672/

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US University graduates more female engineers than male
http://www.masterstudies.com/news/US-University-Graduates-More-Female-Engineers-than-Male-981/

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Women around the world – New CFR report –  Women in tech as a driver of economic growth
http://www.masterstudies.com/news/US-University-Graduates-More-Female-Engineers-than-Male-981/

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UAPB to partner with Walmart, Lt.Governor Griffin for Million Women Mentoring initiative
https://uapbnews.wordpress.com/2016/07/06/uapb-to-partner-with-walmart-lt-governor-griffin-for-million-women-mentoring-initiative/

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Principled Technologies releases first video series “Women Coding for Change”
http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/principled-technologies-releases-first-video-series-women-coding-for-change-2140390.htm

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Nettie Stevens, biology pioneer – a role model for female scientists?
http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/Science-Notebook/2016/0707/Nettie-Stevens-biology-pioneer-A-role-model-for-female-scientists

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Million women mentors Arkansas initiative
http://www.arkansasmatters.com/news/local-news/million-women-mentors-arkansas-initiative

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Penn State Behrend hosts GE girl STEM camp
http://news.psu.edu/story/416856/2016/07/07/impact/penn-state-behrend-hosts-ge-girls-stem-camp

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GE Girls @ Notre Dame summer camp encourages middle-school girls to pursue STEM careers
http://news.nd.edu/news/68187-ge-girlsnotre-dame-summer-camp-encourages-middle-school-girls-to-pursue-stem-careers/

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US ambassadors recognize #academy4women at UNM
http://news.unm.edu/news/u-s-ambassadors-recognize

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Young girls branch out into STEM at ASU LEGO camp
https://asunow.asu.edu/20160707-young-girls-branch-out-stem-asu-lego-camp

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How the art of mentoring is helping women excel in STEM fields
http://www.educationandcareernews.com/stem/how-the-art-of-mentoring-is-helping-women-excel-in-stem-fields?utm_source=outbrain&utm_medium=paid

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Now hiring – Women with these degrees
http://money.cnn.com/2016/07/07/pf/women-engineering-computer-science-degrees/index.html

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Higher Education – Why do women lead STEM dropouts?
http://www.pe.com/articles/women-807778-stem-students.html

STEAM

Successful STEAM conference held in Emporium
http://www.bradfordera.com/news/successful-steam-conference-held-in-emporium/article_c713354a-3f1f-11e6-a705-737bd63f5daa.html

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Tickets for Project Fibonacci STEAM speaker on sale
http://romesentinel.com/rome/tickets-for-project-fibonacci-steam-speakers-on-sale/QBqpfB!Aoarc8dxRI58okwJPENQIg/

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Roseville nonprofit ‘ReCreate’
http://fox40.com/2016/07/06/roseville-nonprofit-recreate/

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NIU – STEAMing it up
http://www.niutoday.info/2016/07/06/steaming-it-up/

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Building up a head of STEAM
http://www.royalgazette.com/young-observer/article/20160707/building-up-head-of-steam

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Rare opportunity to nurture science passion
http://www.royalgazette.com/young-observer/article/20160707/rare-opportunity-to-nurture-science-passion

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This school in a garden is like a real life Narnia
http://www.techinsider.io/greene-school-in-a-garden-turns-learning-into-relaxation-2016-7

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WCSU alumnus and Harvard graduate at the helm of summer STEAM
http://news.hamlethub.com/danbury/neighbors/42061-wcsu-alumnus-and-harvard-graduate-at-the-helm-of-summer-steam-1467908498

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Technology Association of Louisville, KY hosts STEAM panel discussion on July 14 at Pendennis Club
http://www.prleap.com/pr/247609/technology-association-of-louisville-kentucky

STUDENT RECRUITMENT

Study group woos foreign masters students for UVM
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/education/2016/07/06/study-group-woos-foreign-masters-students-uvm/86429742/

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US colleges court foreign entrepreneurs who need visas
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/us-colleges-court-foreign-entrepreneurs-visas-40365441

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More schools are enrolling foreign students – eyes increased revenue among diversity
http://www.universityherald.com/articles/33701/20160707/more-schools-enrolling-foreign-students-increased-revenue-diversity-college.htm

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Seeking diversity and money, schools are embracing foreign students
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/07/04/foreignstudents/nGCwlqrPT1LTk06Uj9AVGJ/story.html

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How U.S. colleges can keep foreign entrepreneurs in the country
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-u-s-colleges-can-keep-foreign-entrepreneurs-in-the-country/

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Recruiting foreign students to study locally
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2016/07/09/commentary/japan-commentary/recruiting-foreign-students-study-locally/#.V4DwehUrLIU

COLLEGE FINANCES, GRANTS, ETC.

Budget deal doesn’t deliver stability for higher ed
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/education/budget-deal-doesn-t-deliver-stability-for-higher-ed/article_45b9511c-3c8e-511a-b74a-86df86f7d967.html

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Nevada college loses $1.7 millions grant earmarked for veterans
http://www.stripes.com/news/us/nevada-college-loses-1-7-million-grant-earmarked-for-veterans-1.417429

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Clarendon College to offer grants to prisoners
http://amarillo.com/news/local-news/2016-07-04/clarendon-college-offer-grants-prisoners

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Grant to help students aim toward future
http://www.t-g.com/story/2319495.html

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Florence One receives a grant to prepare college and career ready graduates
http://wbtw.com/2016/07/06/florence-one-receives-a-grant-to-prepare-college-and-career-ready-graduates/

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Not everyone agrees on Hillary Clinton’s big bold plan for college affordability
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2016/07/06/not-everyone-agrees-on-hillary-clintons-big-bold-plan-for-college-affordability/

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Uncertainty over Illinois grant funding could derail students’ plan
http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/uncertainty-over-illinois-grant-funding-could-derail-students-plans/article_986a6526-dd77-58b7-9ca3-45609e17de61.html

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The controversial reason some religious colleges forgo federal funding
http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2016/07/the-controversial-reason-some-religious-colleges-forgo-federal-funding/490253/

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State’s stopgap falls short of Sauk’s expectations
http://wset.com/news/local/sweet-briars-vixens-mascot-wins-competition-for-best-college-mascot

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With $5 million for Z-degrees, small change is a big step for California Community Colleges
https://www.edsurge.com/news/2016-07-06-with-5-million-for-z-degrees-small-change-is-a-big-step-for-california-community-colleges

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Planting seeds – MSU support outreach projects with $5,000 grants
http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/montana_state_university/planting-seeds-msu-supports-outreach-projects-with-grants/article_81c8c0d3-5ded-5458-935e-7d8ab25adf0a.html

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Student debt penalizes students changing majors or schools
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bob-hildreth/student-debt-penalizes-st_b_10704154.html

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Clark’s curricular innovations garner $620,000 Mellon Foundation grant
https://www.clarku.edu/articles/clarks-curricular-innovations-garner-620000-mellon-foundation-grant

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Sophie eligible but still denied grant
http://www.eveningecho.ie/cork-news/sophie-eligible-still-denied-college-grant/2476783/

WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION

High school vocational courses need updating, more women
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/education_futures/2016/07/high_school_vocational_courses_need_updating_more_women.html

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Girl power
http://www.valuewalk.com/2016/07/girl-power/

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The challenges facing low income female students
http://chronicle.com/article/Video-The-Challenges-Facing/236969

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Your body – Rising obesity rate in women
http://kticradio.com/abc_health/your-body-rising-obesity-rate-in-women-abcid35727515/

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The women transforming the Middle East
http://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/news/the-women-transforming-the-middle-east/

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Colorado dean criticized for treatment of women
https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2016/07/07/colorado-dean-criticized-treatment-women

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Women expect to be respected not raped
http://www.knoxnews.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/women-expect-to-be-respected-not-raped-36f93830-49b6-5185-e053-0100007f6e86-385761521.html

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Signs of progress for women amid entrenched inequality
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20160707134439357

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Who needs mentoring so more women lead universities?
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20160708130519394

COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY AND AGRICULTURE

Editorial – Bringing farms one step closer to home
http://democratherald.com/news/opinion/editorial/editorial-bringing-farms-one-step-closer-to-home/article_0cab2f8f-23e7-56c1-951c-68b7e3b4ee6b.html
and
http://www.gazettetimes.com/print-specific/column/editorial-bringing-farms-one-step-closer-to-the-table/article_08f619a3-069f-5a9f-b3fe-7e8c74184852.html

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New farming practicum gives students hands-on experience
http://www.goskagit.com/news/new-farming-practicum-gives-students-hands-on-experience/article_93e37bf2-fd1d-5c20-86c9-52284b711201.html

OTHER

College owned by sisterhood
http://www.poncacitynews.com/Cottey-College

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Top 25 Midwestern Colleges of 2016
http://www.forbes.com/sites/cartercoudriet/2016/07/05/top-midwest-colleges-of-2016/#19a0b9457e8d

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Top 25 Northeastern Colleges of 2016
http://www.forbes.com/sites/sebastianayanian/2016/07/05/top-25-colleges-in-the-northeast-2016/#12430e4915aa

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2016 grateful grad colleges – The top 200 show-me-the-money schools
http://www.campaignasia.com/article/does-lack-of-liberal-arts-education-explain-asias-mediocre-cannes-showing/427558

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Top 25 liberal arts colleges 2016
http://www.forbes.com/sites/timlevin/2016/07/07/top-liberal-arts-colleges-2016/#8eab98b5d048

VIXENS HELPING VIXENS

Please help fellow Vixen Cassandra Thomas Sheehan who has developed a mass in her cranium and will have to undergo an open craniotomy for a biopsy.  Please go to https://www.gofundme.com/2b7kjtjc , read her story and help if you can. Thank you!

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Florence Barnick is asking for help to find a babysitter for her brother’s daughters in the Cincinnati, OH area – Vixen sisters, anyone in Cincinnati who wants to do some short-term babysitting? Know anyone? My brother has just moved there (Monday) with 2 future Vixens (ages 4 & 1) and could use some help as he gets the house settled as his wife has already started work at Children’s Hospital. Gaslight Clifton neighborhood. Thanks!  You send her a private message on Facebook or send a message right here to Vixen Watch and I will forward the message.

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AIMEE E. PEACEMAKER NEEDS OUR HELP
Hello! I teach Kindergarten in a rural county in Virginia. My school is a Title 1 school, which means we receive federal funding because of our high poverty rate.
Despite the federal funding, I typically spend approximately $1,400 a year on my classroom. I don’t get reimbursed for this. Federal funding has lots of restrictions. In other words, I can’t always get what my Kindergartners actually need.
So, I’ve decided to create a Donors Choose project to help get “alternative seating” options for my Kinders.
Please consider donating…. Every little bit helps! The project must be fully funded by October 17, or it’s not funded at all.
Sorry for the shameless plea, but it’s not actually for me– it’s for my future Kindergartners!!!
Thank you, Sweet Briar sisters!!!
https://www.donorschoose.org/we-teach/3031109?rf=page-siteshare-2016-06-teacher_profile-teacher_3031109&challengeid=20619979&active=true

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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JULY 12 and JULY 14

Honors Summer Research Program
Final Student Presentations

You are warmly invited to the Honors Summer Research Program students’ final presentations. We hope you can join us for one or all!
Space is limited and seating is NOT guaranteed.  

All presentations will take place in the Cochran Library’s Haskell Learning Studio.

Tuesday, July 12
10:00am
Kimberly Colbert ’17:
“Visual Representations of Women and Women of Color in Comics”

10:45am
Katherine Ferguson ’17:
“A Study on the Chemical and Physical Effects of Hydrilla verticillata and How to Monitor It”

1:30pm
Alicia Wooten ’17:
“A Search for Radio Transients in the Galactic Center”

2:15pm
Vanessa Finnegan ’17:
“The Expression of Ideals in Dance and Writing”

Thursday, July 14

10:00am
Holly Rueger ’17:
“Escaping the Northern Triangle:
A Study on Central American Refugees and the Psychological Challenges They Face”

10:45am
Kiley Jolicoeur ’17:
“The Time of Borges”

1:30pm
Daniela Ramirez ’18:
“Comparison of the Status and Role of Military Women in Italy and Japan”

2:15pm
Jessie Schuster ’17:
“Russian Women in World War I:Propaganda or Protectors?”

 Questions? Please contact Tony Lilly at tlilly@sbc.edu.

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 OCTOBER 20

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

Lunch Cost: $20 (includes lunch and program)

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

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

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

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