Buzz From Sarah Lawrence College

Rebecca Temerario '13 compares her educational experiences in the U.S. and the U.K.

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:25:00 -0400

Rebecca Temerario '13 compares her educational experiences at Sarah Lawrence and Wadham College in The Oxford Student.

Rebecca Smith '76 honored by Academy of Arts and Letters

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:42:00 -0400

The Lake George Mirror reports that Rebecca Smith '76 is one of 10 artists who will receive a 2012 award in art from The American Academy of Arts and Letters. The awards are given annually "to artists, architects, composers, and writers to honor and encourage them in their creative work.

Phoebe Temkin '16 among finalists in Gaithersburg Book Festival

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:33:00 -0400

The Rockville Patch reports that incoming student Phoebe Temkin '16 is a finalist in the third annual Gaithersburg Book Festival; this is the second year the Festival features a high school student short story contest.

The New York Times profiles Amanda Burden '76

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:29:00 -0400

The New York Times profiles Amanda Burden '76, who is in her 11th year as director of the New York City Planning Department—a tenure during which "she has overseen the wholesale rezoning of the city."

The Australian profiles cellist Zoe Keating '93

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:49:00 -0400

The Australian profiles cellist Zoe Keating '93 on the occasion of her first headlining tour in Australia, which begins in late May.

Julie Campbell '00 named "Outstanding Elementary Social Studies Teacher"

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:27:00 -0400

Julie Campbell '00, a teacher at Springhurst Elementary School in Dobbs Ferry, NY, was recently honored with the "Outstanding Elementary Social Studies Teacher" award by the Westchester/Lower Hudson Valley Council.

The New York Times reviews new works by John Jasperse '85 and Rashaun Mitchell '00

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:26:00 -0400

The New York Times reviews the most recent works of John Jasperse '85 ("Fort Blossom revisited") and Rashaun Mitchell '00 ("Nox"). Mitchell was also featured in a Boston.com article previewing an upcoming performance at the Institute of Contemporary Art.

Factio Magazine profiles designer Vera Wang '71

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:53:00 -0400

Factio Magazine profiles fashion designer Vera Wang '71.

Discover magazine interviews Dr. W. Ian Lipkin '74, "the world's most celebrated virus hunter"

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:35:00 -0400

In an article entitled, "The World's Most Celebrated Virus Hunter," Discover magazine interviews Dr. W. Ian Lipkin '74, director of the Center for Infection and Immunity at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health.

The Takeaway interviews Polly Bresnick MFA '12 about the Right to Write program

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:28:00 -0400

Public Radio show The Takeaway interviews Polly Bresnick MFA '12, who has been the lead teacher and volunteer coordinator of the Right to Write program at the Valhalla Correctional Facility for two years. The program helps incarcerated mothers and grandmothers write books for their children and create accompanying audio recordings.

Lily Fischer '04 and Nima Etemadi '04 to appear on Food Network's "Cupcake Champions"

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:19:00 -0400

Philly.com reports that Lily Fischer '04 and Nima Etemadi '04 will appear on the new Food Network series "Cupcake Champions" starting Sunday, May 13. Fischer previously won on the network's similar show, "Cupcake Wars."

Chloe Honum '03, Elizabeth Morgan '13, and Rachel Coonce MFA '12 win honors in The Missouri Review's Audio Competition

Wed, 9 May 2012 11:30:00 -0400

Chloe Honum '03, Elizabeth Morgan '13, and Rachel Coonce MFA '12 were among the winners of The Missouri Review's 2012 Audio Competition. Honum won first place in the Poetry category, Morgan won first place in the Prose category, and Coonce received an honorable mention in the Audio Documentary category.

Literature professor Nicolaus Mills criticizes colleges that require parental recommendations in the admission process on HuffingtonPost.com

Tue, 8 May 2012 12:57:00 -0400

On HuffingtonPost.com, Literature professor Nicolaus Mills criticizes colleges such as Smith and Mt. Holyoke, which require letters of recommendation from applicants' parents.

New York Times calls John Jasperse '85 "possibly the most important American contemporary dance choreographer of his time"

Tue, 8 May 2012 12:53:00 -0400

In an event listing for his "Fort Blossom revisited," The New York Times section calls John Jasperse '85 "quite possibly the most important American contemporary dance choreographer of his generation."

Caroline Lieber MS '80 and Gwen Darien '80 participate in Human Genome panel at Milken Institute Global Conference

Tue, 8 May 2012 12:50:00 -0400

Caroline Lieber MS '80, director of the Joan H. Marks Graduate Program in Human Genetics, was a panelist at the 2012 Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles. Along with Gwen Darien '80, Lieber spoke on the topic, "The Human Genome: A User's Guide." Watch the presentation»

Literature professor Nicolaus Mills reflects on violence in the NFL in The Guardian

Mon, 7 May 2012 13:51:00 -0400

In The Guardian, Literature professor Nicolaus Mills reflects on two recent events in the NFL: the suspensions handed out to New Orleans Saints players who had a role in "Bountygate," and the apparent suicide of former NFL player Junior Seau. Though some current players have criticized the suspensions, Mills argues that the damage inflicted by overly violent behavior can, as in the case of Seau, lead to devastating consequences after retirement.

Alexa Schnee '13 publishes Shakespeare's Lady, is at work on two new novels

Mon, 7 May 2012 12:29:00 -0400

The Daily Inter Lake profiles Alexa Schnee '13, author of the recently published novel Shakespeare's Lady. While studying creative writing, literature, and art history at Sarah Lawrence, Schnee is also at work on her next two novels, which, like Shakespeare's Lady, will be works of historical fiction.

Sarah Lawrence among 50 colleges to win Coca-Cola Keep America Beautiful Bin Grant Program

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:51:00 -0400

Sarah Lawrence College will receive 800 "multi-recycler" bins from The Coca-Cola Company as part of their Keep America Beautiful Bin Grant Program, which supports recycling in communities and on college and university campuses by providing bins to selected grant recipients for the collection of beverage container recyclables. SLC is one of 50 colleges across the United States to be awarded the grant.

President Karen Lawrence and Meghan Roguschka '12 discuss the value of an SLC education on CBS' Sunday Morning

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:20:00 -0400

In a CBS Sunday Morning segment on college costs and the rise of student loan debt, President Karen Lawrence and Meghan Roguschka '12 discuss the value of a Sarah Lawrence education. Roguschka will attend Harvard next year on a full scholarship to study for a Ph.D. in anthropology.

Adam Savage among most eagerly anticipated commencement speakers

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:23:00 -0400

The blog "Nano Patents and Innovations" features a post entitled, "The 10 Commencement Speeches We're Most Excited for This Spring." Among the eagerly anticipated speakers is Adam Savage, who will address SLC's graduates on May 18.

Ann Patchett '85 named to Time's list of "The 100 Most Influential People in the World"

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:50:00 -0400

Author Ann Patchett '85 has been named to Time's list of "The 100 Most Influential People in the World." In her write-up, Elizabeth Gilbert describes Patchett as "a woman of wisdom, determination, generosity, and courage," and lauds her efforts to curtail the demise of independent bookstores.

Joshua P. Rechnitz ‘91 pledges largest single gift in the history of New York City’s parks system

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:44:00 -0400

The New York Times reports that Joshua Rechnitz '91 has pledged $40 million for a new multi-use field house in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The pledge is the largest single gift in the history of the city's parks system.

Baritone Peter Castaldi '83 to star in new Underworld Productions opera

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:49:00 -0400

NewsBlaze.com reports that baritone Peter Castaldi '83 is set to play the title role in the upcoming Underworld Productions opera Don Pasquale & His Trophy Wife.

Dr. Dawn McGuire wins Campbell Corner Poetry Contest

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:42:00 -0400

Dr. Dawn McGuire, a San Francisco neurologist who studies aphasia—a general term for language disorders—and uses poetry to explore what happens when language fails, is the most recent winner of Sarah Lawrence's Campbell Corner Poetry Contest.

SLC students join fight for Reproductive Health Act

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:50:00 -0400

LegislativeGazette.com reports that Sarah Lawrence students will join their counterparts from colleges across New York State in a week of events aimed at spotlighting the Reproductive Health Act.

Amanda Walgrove '12 blogs on HuffingtonPost.com about the importance of Tweeting for college presidents

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:41:00 -0400

Amanda Walgrove '12, a student who works as research assistant with President Karen Lawrence, blogs on HuffingtonPost.com about the benefits Twitter can offer to college presidents. By using the social media tool, Walgrove says, presidents can "further personalize their institutions through online engagement and foster connection with a vast digital audience ... Twitter provides a viable platform on which to connect with students, colleagues, alumni, student-run publications and groups, college offices, and even prospective attendees." [To follow President Lawrence on Twitter:@PresKarenSLC].

Author Ann Patchett '85 weighs in on the lack of a Fiction Pulitzer Prize winner in The New York Times

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:37:00 -0400

Author Ann Patchett '85 penned a New York Times opinion piece on the Pulitzer Prize Board's decision to not award a prize in fiction this year.

David Yaffe '95 receives 2012 Shattuck Prize for Criticism

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:33:00 -0400

Booktrade.info reports that David Yaffe '95 received the 2012 Roger Shattuck Prize for Criticism from the Center for Fiction in New York. The award is devoted to the support and encouragement of emerging critics and was established in honor of Roger Shattuck, the late distinguished scholar, writer, and literary critic.

Ingrid Gregg '86 nominated by President Obama for key administration post

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:18:00 -0400

The White House reports that Ingrid Gregg '86 has been nominated by President Barack Obama for the position of Member, Board of Trustees of the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation. Dr. Gregg is President and Trustee of the Earhart Foundation.

Actress Holly Robinson Peete '86 talks about life as a caregiver

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:34:00 -0400

Actress, singer, and author Holly Robinson Peete '86 talks to ThirdAge.com about life as a caregiver and what it's like to be part of the "sandwich generation:" the more than 24 million Americans who are sandwiched between two generations—caring for a child or children still at home and providing assistance or full-time care to an older parent.

Alumna and Grammy-nominated singer Maiysha participates in cultural diplomacy program in Egypt

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:19:00 -0400

Holywood Industry reports that Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Maiysha (Maiysha Simpson '97) recently participated in a cultural diplomacy program created by the non-profit organization ShareTheMic and sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, in which she traveled to Egypt to help some of Northern Africa's most talented vocalists take a brave and historic step: singing in public.

Joseph Lauinger named one of four best literature professors in the U.S. by Princeton Review

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:13:00 -0400

The 300 Best ProfessorsThe Princeton Review

Spanish professor Maria Negroni to be keynote speaker at Berkeley conference

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:52:00 -0400

Spanish professor Maria Negroni will be the keynote speaker at a University of California, Berkeley conference entitled, "Dimensions of the Text: Matter and Meaning in the Luso-Hispanic World."

Literature professor Nicolaus Mills blogs about Truman, Obama, and Israel on HuffingtonPost.com

Mon, 9 Apr 2012 16:13:00 -0400

On HuffingtonPost.com, Literature professor Nicolaus Mills blogs about the lessons President Obama can learn from history as he seeks a diplomatic solution to the Iran crisis while trying to remain a friend of Israel. As Mills points out in the blog, Obama "would do well to look at what another Democratic president, Harry Truman, did in 1948 while seeking reelection and dealing with the birth of Israel."

Theatre professor Will Frears writes about James Ellroy and The Black Dahlia in Harper's

Mon, 9 Apr 2012 12:28:00 -0400

In a Harper's Magazine article entitled "The Long Goodbye," Theatre faculty member Will Frears examines the life and literary works of James Ellison, including The Black Dahlia and The Hilliker Curse: My Pursuit of Women.

Cynthia Lowen MFA '06 writes, produces Bully documentary

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 11:05:00 -0400

Filmmaker Cynthia Lowen MFA '06 wrote and produced the acclaimed documentary Bully, currently in theatres. Masslive.com profiles Lowen, a Massachusetts native.

White House Blog profiles Amanda Ota '12, former intern in the Office of Presidential Correspondence

Wed, 4 Apr 2012 10:12:00 -0400

The White House Blog profiles Amanda Ota '12, who in the summer of 2011 worked as an intern in the Office of Presidential Correspondence. Of her time at the White House, Ota says, "At the end of my internship, I left with memories I'll keep forever, a greater sense of who I want to be as a public servant, and the skills to accomplish my goals for my future."

Ploughshares interviews Brian Morton, director of the Graduate Program in Fiction

Tue, 3 Apr 2012 15:50:00 -0400

Ploughshares features an interview with Brian Morton, director of the Graduate Program in Fiction. In the interview, Morton talks about his writing process, his teaching strategies when working with young writers, and the conversion of his novel Starting Out in the Evening into a movie. Morton also recently contributed an essay entitled “The Madness of Art” to Dissent magazine.

Six Weeks to Yehidah author Melissa Studdard MFA '97 to appear on BlogTalkRadio

Mon, 2 Apr 2012 14:32:00 -0400

Melissa Studdard MFA '97, the best-selling and award-winning author of the middle grade book Six Weeks to Yehidah, will be the guest author on BlogTalkRadio's April 26 edition of It Matters Radio. Six Weeks to Yehidah received the Forward National Literature Award for middle grade/chapter books in 2011.

SLC poetry alumna, Gabrielle Calvocoressi

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:48:00 -0400

profiled in Austin Statesman

Literature faculty member Nick Mills Op Ed on CNN.com

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:33:00 -0400

opinion piece on CNN.com

Poetry faculty member Marie Howe interviewed in America Magazine

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:37:00 -0400

Poetry faculty member Marie Howe is interviewed in America Magazine on “where their poems come from” and the intersection between poetry and faith

Sexism in TV’s Mad Men? Women’s History alumna Jessica Butterbaugh weighs in on the debate at Forbes.com

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:34:00 -0400

http://www.forbes.com/sites/meghancasserly/2012/03/24/the-mad-men-effect-whats-the-deal-with-other-era-sexism/