Buzz From Sarah Lawrence College

The New York Times features new book on WWII by historian Mary Louise Roberts MA '80

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:23:00 -0400

The New York Times Books section features an article on What Soldiers Do: Sex and the American G.I. in World War II France by historian Mary Louise Roberts MA '80, an alumna of the Women's History graduate program.

Corporate governance expert Nell Minow '74 quoted in Fortune magazine

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:10:00 -0400

Nell Minow '74, one of the leading experts in America on corporate governance, is quoted in a Fortune magazine article entitled, "Inside the Boardroom: The Party is Over."

NPR's Morning Edition features folk singer Sam Amidon '04

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:17:00 -0400

Folk singer Sam Amidon '04, who has a new album out entitled Bright Sunny South, is featured on NPR's Morning Edition.

Julian Bonte-Friedheim '15 writes about Italian soccer in The Wall Street Journal

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:13:00 -0400

Julian Bonte-Friedheim '15 co-authored an article on the soccer team from Sassuolo, Italy, in The Wall Street Journal. Bonte-Friedheim hails from Italy and plays on the Sarah Lawrence soccer team.

Trevor Wallace ’13 appears on The Late Show with David Letterman

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:01:00 -0400

Trevor Wallace ’13 recently appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman. Wallace, who will be working with Teach for America after graduation, participated in the episode's Top Ten list.

The New York Times profiles choreographer Pam Tanowitz MFA '98

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:56:00 -0400

The New York Times profiles choreographer Pam Tanowitz MFA '98 and her upcoming dance "The Spectators."

Alumna and journalism pioneer Barbara Walters announces 2014 retirement

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:48:00 -0400

The New York Times reports that alumna Barbara Walters, a groundbreaking pioneer in television and journalism, has announced her plans to retire in 2014.

Brian Morton '78, Director of the Graduate Writing Program, writes about Proust in The New York Times

Mon, 6 May 2013 15:54:00 -0400

Brian Morton '78, Director of the Graduate Writing Program, recently contributed an article on Proust to The New York Times.

The Los Angeles Review of Books calls Alex Dimitrov MFA '09 a vital new energy in American poetry

Mon, 6 May 2013 15:43:00 -0400

The Los Angeles Review of Books reviews Begging for It, the first full-length collection of poems by Alex Dimitrov MFA '09. The Review calls Dimitrov "a vital new energy in American poetry."

Writing faculty member and State Poet of New York Marie Howe interviewed by On Being

Fri, 3 May 2013 16:17:00 -0400

Writing faculty member and State Poet of New York Marie Howe appears in a 90 minute video interview on OnBeing.org.

The Business of Fashion profiles Vera Wang '71; Wang will deliver this year's Commencement address

Thu, 2 May 2013 12:01:00 -0400

The Business of Fashion profiles fashion icon Vera Wang '71. Wang will deliver the keynote address at this year's Commencement ceremony.

Producer-writer-director J.J. Abrams '88 to receive 2013 International Emmy Founders Award

Thu, 2 May 2013 10:58:00 -0400

BroadwayWorld.com reports that television and film producer-writer-director J.J. Abrams '88 will receive the 2013 International Emmy Founders Award. The award "recognizes an individual who crosses cultural boundaries to touch our common humanity."

SLC joins forces with Yonkers’ Hudson River Valley Environmental Education Institute

Thu, 2 May 2013 09:58:00 -0400

On Wednesday, May 1, President Karen Lawrence announced a new partnership between Sarah Lawrence College and Yonkers’ Hudson River Valley Environmental Education Institute. The Institute is the umbrella name for programs at the Beczak Environmental Education Center on Alexander Street. As part of the partnership, the College will create a Center for the Urban River, a one-of-a-kind research facility along the Hudson River where students can conduct studies and get an up close look at nature. Yonkers Daily Voice and The Journal News featured stories on the partnership.

Daytime Emmy-winning actress Hillary B. Smith '79 interviewed by Edge New York

Wed, 1 May 2013 11:48:00 -0400

Edge New York interviews Daytime Emmy-winning actress Hillary B. Smith '79, widely known for her roles as Dixie and Nora on the soap operas All My Children and One Life To Live, respectively.

NUVO.net interviews author Ann Patchett '85

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:30:00 -0400

NUVO.net interviews Ann Patchett '85, author of six novels and a champion of the independent bookstore community.

Sara Smith-Sell '13 leads group of Yonkers teens on trip to Fire Island to assist with post-Hurricane Sandy clean up

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:20:00 -0400

Sara Smith-Sell '13, an intern in Groundwork Hudson Valley's Get Fresh Yonkers program, recently accompanied a group of Yonkers high school students to Fire Island, where they assisted with the ongoing efforts to restore and clean up the area that was hard hit by Hurricane Sandy.

Carol Christ, member of the Board of Trustees, to receive honorary degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:13:00 -0400

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has announced that Carol Christ, President of Smith College and a member of the Sarah Lawrence College Board of Trustees, will receive an honorary degree at their commencement ceremony this year.

TMCnet.com interviews Michael Richardson MFA '03, inventor of timeline software product Timeglider

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:06:00 -0400

TMCnet.com's "Tech News" section interviews Michael Richardson MFA '03, who conceived the idea for his Timeglider timeline software while a graduate student at Sarah Lawrence.

The Telegraph profiles fashion designer Gaby Basora '94

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:37:00 -0400

The Telegraph (UK) profiles Gaby Basora '94, the founder and designer of Tucker, a small label known for its one-shape-flatters-all blouses and blouse/dresses.

Faculty member Scott Calvin shares a new approach to teaching physics with Physics Today

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:55:00 -0400

Physics faculty member Scott Calvin contributed an essay to Physics Today in which he shares information on his SLC classes "Rocket Science, "Crazy Ideas in Physics," and "Steampunk Physics," which are designed to put this branch of science in an engaging, multidisciplinary context.

Literature professor Nicolaus Mills admires the promise of SLC's admitted students in The Philadelphia Inquirer

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:43:00 -0400

In a Philadelphia Inquirer opinion piece, Literature professor Nicolaus Mills applauds the promise, talent, and compassion of Sarah Lawrence College's admitted students.

Writing faculty member Mary Morris contributes essay to Good Housekeeping

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:27:00 -0400

In the May 2013 issue of Good Housekeeping, Writing faculty member Mary Morris contributes an essay about her European travels with her mother.

Alumna Julianna Margulies featured in Good Housekeeping cover story

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:11:00 -0400

Alumna Julianna Margulies appears in a Good Housekeeping cover story, in which she discusses her time at Sarah Lawrence, her career, and her family.

Cathy Lee Crane '90 and Alec Soth '92

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:02:00 -0400

Poet Ross Gay MFA '98, composer Kati Agócs ’98, filmmaker Cathy Lee Crane '90, and photographer Alec Soth '92 are among the 175 scholars, artists, and scientists in the United States and Canada to receive a 2013 Fellowship from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. The Fellows, appointed on the basis of prior achievement and exceptional promise, were chosen from a group of almost 3,000 applicants.

Work by Trevor Wallace '13 featured in New York Times Education Life feature

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:50:00 -0400

In a New York Times Education Life slideshow entitled, "Class Assignments," Trevor Wallace '13 showcases a sculpture he created out of found objects on Goree Island.

Bryan Collinsworth ’05 quoted in New York Times article on research universities

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:26:00 -0400

Bryan Collinsworth ’05, executive director of Universities Allied for Essential Medicines, comments in The New York Times on his organization's recent report card evaluating major research universities.

Associate Dean of Financial Aid and Admission Heather McDonnell offers advice to students in U.S. News and World Report

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:06:00 -0400

In a U.S. News & World Report article, Associate Dean of Financial Aid and Admission Heather McDonnell advises students making their college choice to ask certain questions when reviewing the financial aid offers from each school.

Director of Community Partnerships and Service Learning Mara Gross honored by YWCA

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:11:00 -0400

The Journal News reports that Mara Gross, the director of SLC's Community Partnerships and Service Learning program, will be honored by the Yonkers YWCA at its “Spirit of a Woman Awards.” The annual event recongnizes women and organizations for “exceptional leadership in advocating for women’s rights and empowerment” in Westchester County and New York City.

Star Trek director J.J. Abrams '88 profiled by Zimbio

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:57:00 -0400

Zimbio.comStar Trek Into Darkness

Writing faculty member Scott Snyder to pen new Superman title for DC Comics

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 10:29:00 -0400

The Los Angeles Times reports that Writing faculty member Scott Snyder will write Superman Unchained for DC Comics. The comic, which is scheduled to hit stores on June 12, will be drawn by renowned artist and DC Comics co-publisher Jim Lee.

Daniel Ross '13 profiles jockey Gary Stevens in The Guardian

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:46:00 -0400

In an interview in The Guardian, Daniel Ross '13 profiles the comeback of renowned jockey Gary Stevens. Currently a senior at SLC, Ross was formerly a steeplechase jockey in the United Kingdom and an exercise rider around the world.

Literature faculty member Nick Mills comments on the new film "Admission" in CNN.com

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:45:00 -0400

Drawing upon his own experience serving on the Admission Committee at Sarah Lawrence, literature faculty member Nick Mills comments in his CNN.com opinion piece on the exaggerations and overarching messages in the new Tina Fey film, "Admission."

Harlem World lauds Paul Taylor Company dancer and preservationist Carolyn Adams '65

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:13:00 -0400

Harlem Worldprofiles Carolyn Adams '65

SLC's graduation rate cited in Newsday

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:06:00 -0400

From Newsday: Seven of the Hudson Valley's major private colleges -- including liberal arts institutions like Vassar, Sarah Lawrence and Bard -- boast an average graduation rate of 71 percent, well above the nationwide rate of 65 percent for peer institutions, according to new federal data.

Politics professor Sam Abrams quoted in Bill Keller NYTimes op-ed

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:39:00 -0400

In his NYTimes op-ed, "States Gone Wild," Bill Keller cites politics professor Sam Abrams' explanation of the nature of state and local government.

Economics faculty member Jamee Moudud appears on RNN's Richard French Live

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:51:00 -0400

Economics faculty member Jamee Moudud recently appeared on RNN's Richard French Live to discuss the battling budget plans released by Republicans and Democrats. Watch the episode: Part 1 and Part 2.

Kim Rosen MFA '04 featured on CBC/Radio-Canada's Sunday Edition

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:52:00 -0400

Poet Kim Rosen MFA '04, author of Saved by a Poem: The Transformative Power of Words, is featured in an interview on CBC/Radio-Canada's Sunday Edition.

Literature faculty member Nicolaus Mills looks back on the start of the Iraq War on CNN.com

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:04:00 -0400

In a CNN.com opinion piece, Literature faculty member Nicolaus Mills looks back on the 2003 start of the Iraq War and the role of then Army Chief of Staff Eric Shinseki.

Literature faculty member Nicolaus Mills reflects on the Voting Rights Act in Dissent

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:47:00 -0400

In a Dissent article entitled, "Forty-Eight Years After Selma: The New Fight for Voting Rights," Literature faculty member Nicolaus Mills reflects on the Voting Rights Act as it was in 1965 and as it is today.

Wendolyne Sabrozo '14 quoted in article on The Dream is Now immigration project

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:22:00 -0400

In an article in The Daily News, Wendolyne Sabrozo '14 is cited as a college student trying to raise awareness for The Dream is Now, a project designed to "show young illegal immigrants' positive contributions to the U.S."