| Message from Stephens President Wendy B. Libby |
Dear Alumnae,
Joy has already shared with you the great news about our re-accreditation visit, but it's so thrilling and important for Stephens' future that I can't help but summarize it again!
Over the past year and a half, the College has been preparing a "self-study" report (viewable at http://www.stephens.edu/academics/nca/) for the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, our accrediting body. The culmination of this self-study is a site visit, which occurred Nov. 5-7, 2007, wherein four professionals from other institutions came to campus to evaluate various aspects of the College. Their purpose is to ensure that we are delivering on our mission and following appropriate codes of conduct.
On Nov. 7, the four-member team delivered their preliminary assessment; we chose to open this meeting to the entire campus community. The outcome was this: they recommended that Stephens receive re-accreditation for another 10 years - the maximum achievable period of time, which is increasingly rare in higher education today. Team members commended Stephens on the "cohesive sense of community" that is developing during the College's turnaround.
Of course, this is where Stephens alumnae and friends can pat themselves on the back! We are grateful for this spirit of community you have all helped nurture - and prouder still for our actions to be recognized and extolled by others! Thank you.
You will soon see another Ideal Connection in your mailbox; this issue contains our Annual Report where we thank our many donors and highlight all the things their gifts have inspired. Our Smart, Strong, Savvy. Stephens campaign is going strong, with many smart, strong and savvy alumnae and friends who believe in Stephens and want to share her magic with more generations of Stephens Women.
We are truly grateful this holiday season. Students returned from Thanksgiving Break on Nov. 26; classes ended Dec. 7 with exams the following week. On Dec. 9, we hosted a December Commencement complete with caps
and gowns in Lela Raney Wood Hall's Kimball Ballroom, despite the ice and snow. We are all appreciating the holiday break and spending time with friends and family!
Take care and enjoy your holidays,
Wendy B. Libby, Ph.D.
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Archived Stephens Newsletters And Expanded Online Alumnae Photos!
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You may view this newsletter and past issues of this newsletter since this summer online at: http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs008/1101661286535/archive/1101846741751.html
If you are seeking copies of earlier newsletters, contact me at joyfulnoise@earthlink.net to have me resend them to you.
I have expanded the Stephens alumnae pages on my website at:
http://www.joyfulnoise.net/stephens/stephens1.html
New direct links by topic to pages from various classes, reunion, and alumnae photo collections have been added at the bottom of each page. Additionally, you can scroll from page to page through a "walk through" link under the bottom photo on each page, which takes you through the pages by number. |
Alumnae Address Changes
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UNDELIVERABLE
(I have been unable to reach alumnae at the following addresses. If you know of new or alternate
addresses for these individuals, please let me know at joyfulnoise@earthlink.net)
Sara Stevenson Sarna '80, ssarna@centurytel.net
Cindy Albery Nichols '82, Cindy.Nichols@umb.com
Evelyn Bryant, bryantj@sprintmail.com
Becky Behringer Degrasse '60, b.degrasse@comcast.net
Lisa Jameson Edwards '84, lisaedwards2@comcast.net
Susan May Daniels '55, smdan@dcwis.com
ADD:
Lynda Clugston Webster '78, lynda@websterconsulting.com
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| English/Creative Writing Newsletter |
The Stephens English/Creative Writing Department through the efforts of Department Chair Dr. Judith Clark and Sigma Tau Delta
members, has put together a wonderful newsletter about English/Creative
Writing activities and staff. You may view a copy of the spring issue here. My thanks to Tom Dillingham for sharing this publication with us.
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Stephens Burrall Memories
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Dear Stephens Alumnae,
This semester, St. Louis area freshmen at Stephens received a copy of Stephens Burrall Mem'ries, thanks to alumnae who helped with the cost of the books. The purpose of the Burrall intergenerational project is to establish a connection between freshmen and alumnae and to give the freshmen knowledge of the historical significance of Stephens' religious past.
I was delighted to receive an email recently from Jennifer Brady, a freshman, and she has given me permission to share her comments. She wrote, "I received the Burrall book and it was fantastic to be able to read about all the ladies that have attended here. I wish we still have a denomination at the school or some sort of religious affiliation. I think it would teach a lot to the young women here. The book actually helped me in my decision to stay at Stephens. In the beginning, I was having a bit of a difficult time adjusting, and I thought that if this many women still love Stephens, and give credit to making them who they are today, then Stephens is right for me. I feel that Stephens will help me find myself, and make a contribution to society."
If you haven't shared your favorite memory of Vespers, Evening Prayer, or other Burrall activity, please send it to me by January 15, 2008. My goal is to have 175 alumnae memories for the 2008-175th anniversary edition. YOU can make a difference.
Thank you,
Happy Holidays!
Marge Phillippe Kelley, Class of 1952
President, Classic Classes
Alumnae Association Board
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Alumnae, Faculty, & Staff Updates
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BETH BLACKBURN '98
From Sarah Schweiger: Exciting News: Beth Blackburn '98 just added a new addition to her family on December 4, 2007, Abbey Rain Schmidt. Beth was my best bud and suitemate for 2 years. Just wanted to report the good news!
[See the beautiful photo Sarah sent at http://www.joyfulnoise.net/stephens/stephens91.html]
Sarah Greenlee Schweiger '99
Sarah Schweiger Creative Design Services
Tampa Bay Adobe InDesign User Group Chair
727-385-3403, sarahgschweiger@hotmail.com
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LESLIE WHITE CLAY '79, clayjlaw@mindspring.com, Dallas, TX
Happy,
happy Holiday wishes to each and everyone of you from the White/Clay
house! I don't want to bore all of you with the mundane details of a
cheesy holiday letter, so in my best business writing style, let's go
with bullet points!
- Jeff - still working at the Army Air Force Exchange in the programming division
- Leslie
- started new job in April as the Executive Director of The Classics
Theatre & Art for Children. As a fundraiser, she "trolls for
dollars" for the arts. Check us out at www.myclassics.org. Still
singing in two choirs - check one out by googling Sacred Song Dallas.
- Alex
- the oldest. History major, concentrating in Middle Eastern Studies,
still an Aggie, but taking a few months off school, back home, working
at Barnes & Noble and taking his foreign language requirements at a
local community college.
- Will - the tall one in the picture.
Sophomore mechanical engineering major at University of Texas, loving
living in Austin, hopes to study abroad in Sweden his senior year, so
is taking a fast track Swedish course where he gets 6 hours in one
semester. Had a couple of classes this fall that he was just grateful
to survive. At this point is planning on a career in patent law.
- Lue
and Larry - (Leslie's parents). Still loving being in Dallas. Larry
straightens teeth 2 days a week and teaches at Baylor Dental school one
morning a week. Lue had a hip replacement this fall. Larry needs to
have a 3rd one done, but is fighting it.
That's the Clay
household in a nutshell. Leslie turned 50 this November and has now
gone middle age crazy and is driving a two seater, black, stick shift,
Pontiac Solstice. Jeff is thrilled with her car choice and said if she
just owned a liquor store he would be a very, very happy man! At this
point I am planning on attending the 175th reunion of Stephens in April
because I figure I probably won't be around for the 200th!!! LOL! Lisa
Harmeyer Ledbetter wants me to drive up in the "Batmobile" (new car) so
we can troll fraternity row as "cougars." Those of you who live in the
DFW Metroplex - we need to get together for lunch sometime. Those of
you who don't, give us a holler when you get this way! Would love to
see you all.
Hugs, kisses and best wishes of the season to you all!
Leslie, Jeff, Alex, Will, Spike the dog, Bogger and Hunnicutt the cats!
[See the photo of the White/Clay gang at http://www.joyfulnoise.net/stephens/stephens91.html]
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BETH MARSHALL FOSTER '91, producer@orlandofringe.org, Orlando, FL
Greetings Friends - I wanted to take a moment and share with you some very cool and exciting news. 2007 has been an amazing year for The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival. At The 7th annual United Arts ~ Arts Plus Awards, Fringe was recognized and awarded the honor of 1st place winner for the 2000 plus market for our Signs Marketing Campaign. Additionally, I was awarded 1st place for Operational Excllence in arts leadership for Fringe. The enitire event was a huge success and hosted beautifully by Margot Knight and her Board Chair. Big props to the sponsor - SeaWorld and kudos to all the winners. Thanks to everyone for your support and encouragement of The Orlando Fringe. Our success is a collabrotive effort and I personally want you all to know how grateful I am for all you do.
~With Spirit~
Beth
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KARITH FOSTER '96, Karith@hotmail.com, New York City
We're thrilled at Karith's having been named Don Imus' new sidekick on his return to the airwaves. Karith has joined the Imus team to provide a balanced view of blacks and women on his broadcast. Read more about her work here:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2007/12/03/karith-foster-who-is-imu_n_75078.html
http://www.nypost.com/seven/12032007/news/regionalnews/imus_gal_a_black_texas_ny__jew__128392.htm
http://bumpshack.com/2007/12/03/karith-foster-is-new-sidekick-of-don-imus-in-the-morning/
http://www.daylife.com/topic/Karith_Foster
http://www.zimbio.com/Karith+Foster
http://www.karith.com/
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JOY KATZEN-GUTHRIE '80, joyfulnoise@earthlink.net, Tampa Bay Area, FL
My upcoming Spring '08 Heritage Tour of China and the Jews of China was featured in a beautiful article in the St. Petersburg Times on December 5th. You can see the full article here. December 31st is the deadline for guaranteed reservations for this tour. The main tour visits Beijing, Xi'an, Suzhou, Shanghai, with an additional one-week extension to Kunming, Lijiang, and Dali available. I will lead the tour and discuss the Jewish history of China in detail, with visits to modern Jewish communities in China and historic Jewish sights in Shanghai in addition to a beautiful itinerary of Chinese history, culture, arts, and activities in each area. For more information, visit http://www.joyfulnoise.net/tours/china7.html. E-mail me to request a full detailed itinerary. It will be possible to reserve the tour after December 31st, but only on a space-available basis. We're gathering a wonderful group -- I hope you will join us, or share the word of the tour with anyone you feel would be interested.
In October I began releasing my newly-designed Joy's Net Gazette newsletter. It can be viewed and subscribed to on my website or by emailing me to receive the issues directly. See the December issue here, and the Oct/Nov issue here.
Joy
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KAY KREKOW, '80, Washington Grove, MD
The American Center for Puccini Studies invites you to The Fourth Annual Puccini Vigil Celebrating
Giacomo Puccini's 149th Birthday: Saturday, 22 December 2007, 7:00
p.m., McCathran Hall, Washington Grove, MD 20880, Featuring Music from
each of Puccini's operas presented by Harry Dunstan, tenor; Bryan
Jackson, baritone; Kay Krekow,
soprano; Lenore Odekirk, soprano; Michelle Orhan, soprano; Rolando
Sanz, tenor; with the special debut of ACPS Young Artists Erica Weiner
and Thomas Frenz; Dr. Alfred Clark, accompanist
Admission is $15. All seating is Reserved Cafe Style with wine and cheese served throughout the evening. Reserve your table at banddgumula@verizon.net.
Bottles of great Italian Wine and a Dinner for Two at Renato's
Restaurant will be raffled off. Directions From I-270, north from
Washington, or south from Germantown, take the Shady Grove Road EAST
exit. Proceed EAST on Shady Grove Road, across MD 355/Frederick Rd to
Oakmont Ave. Turn LEFT and go to first stop sign. Turn RIGHT to cross
the railroad tracks onto Railroad St. Follow the road as it makes a
hard bend to the left. Second road on the right is Chestnut Avenue,
turn RIGHT -- you are now in Washington Grove.
Go to second stop
sign. McCathran Hall is the brown octagonal building at the
intersection of Center and Chestnut streets. Park off the road on
Chestnut Street or in the parking area across from the entrance to the
Hall on Center Street. Please obey all NO PARKING signs as the roads
are very narrow.
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CANDACE HIBBARD LILLIE '76, zelda@brightok.net, Tulsa, OK Area
Candace
invites all to her Open House At The M.A.D. House Artists, December
29th 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Come celebrate the season and dance. The
amazing photos of the ice storm earlier this month are on Candace's
site at: http://themadhouseartists.com/
She wishes "Happy Hanukkah and Blessings to all as Advent prepares us
for Christmas. Happy Solstice, too, for those of you who may be
Druids." And she comments that the required business course for the
dance degree has been a fabulous idea. She writes: "It may be of
infinite benefit to the BFA dancers. I SURE COULD HAVE USED THE CLASS
THIS YEAR."
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KATHY STOLTE SHERROD '71, rksherrod@yahoo.com
Stephens women preparing to embark on Wine Cruise from San Francisco in October, 2007.
We are from left to right:
Jean Steven McVicker Spomer, 1949
Kay Chaney Nadel, 1965
Libby Taylor Reid, 1971
Kathy Stolte Sherrod, 1971
Douglas Sibbald Dolfie, 1955
[See the photo at http://www.joyfulnoise.net/stephens/stephens91.html]
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LYNDA CLUGSTON WEBSTER '78, lynda@websterconsulting.com
I just returned from a Stephens College board meeting so incredibly excited about the school, the students, the leadership and overall direction the school is taking. If you have not been back recently, I encourage you to try and visit the school during reunion or some other time. The accreditation board just left after three days on campus and their response is reflected in the message from Dr. Libby - which I think says it all about where our school is right now - and where it could be in five or ten years with our collective help. President Libby and her team have done a Herculean job in not only saving a sinking ship but they have set a course for Stephens that is innovative, forward thinking and very exciting.
There is still much more to do. Some buildings like LWR, the Visitors Center, etc. are just beautiful- - first rate. Others places have been patched together but need real attention. Those of us who were in Searcy should know that our dorm needs work ... the exciting thing is that the dorm is now one of the school's 'doggy dorms' which means students can bring their dogs to live with them! Wish we could have done that! I checked out Pillsbury too - the common entry area has been improved and one floor seems better - but my old floor still has the same old carpet, etc. Equipment in some areas such as radio, tv, film and others needs to be updated. And, as the student body grows, the need for excellent full time faculty grows, etc. You get the picture.
So, check out the NEW and exciting Stephens and think seriously about coming for April's 24-27, 2008 reunion!! I encourage each of you to do what you can with your time, talents and resources to help keep the momentum going! I am confident you'd be proud of what our school has again become and excited about what it can continue to be! I hope to see you all in April! My best, Lynda Clugston Webster
PS If you have not received anything from the school lately, they have most likely lost you! I hope you will email your address and phone number to Shannon Walls if you have moved or have not heard from the school in over a year. You don't want to miss the mailings about reunion or other good things happening on campus!
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Alumnae Club Events [in order by state]
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ARIZONA: TUCSON/SOUTHERN ARIZONA CLUB
Stephens Alumnae music events (and other events) are being planned for Tucson. For further information, or to participate, please contact Mary Ann Tyrrell '79, Acting Coordinator of the Stephens Club of Southern Arizona, at (520) 760-4543 (phone & fax).
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CALIFORNIA: NORTHERN CALIFORNIA STEPHENS ALUMNAE CLUB
To be on the email list for the Northern California Stephens club or to receive the most recent club newsletter or membership form, please contact Margaret Horn '81 at mhorn@vom.com. We are in our 11th year as an active alumnae chapter dedicated to the College and its mission and goals at the same time preserving what we all hold so dear about Stephens College. The Stephens College Chapter of Northern California donated $1,000 to the School of Design and Fashion at Stephens this past school year in support of their programs. Our own scholarship recipient, Kate Yu, a junior 2007-8, is a student of that department. Kate is working on a BFA in Interior Design and a BA in Graphics and Fine Arts Design.
~Margaret Hitzmann Horn '81, Club Contact, mhorn@vom.com
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CALIFORNIA: ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA ALUMNAE CLUB
The Orange County Stephens Club has recently celebrated its 50th birthday. I am President of the Orange County [CA] Stephens Alumnae Club. We meet about 3 or 4 times a year. We had a very successful potluck Luncheon in February At the Home of Sunny Tamblin '55 in Irvine. I sent a picture and negative to the College Alumnae office, so it should be in the news bulletin. We plan another get-together later in the summer at the home of Laura Morris in Coto de Caza. Please call Patty Bowman Evans '55, 949.496.0884 if you would like to be invited. All friends and Alums in Southern California are most welcome. ~ Patricia (Patty) Bowman Evans '55, pbe330@webtv.net
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COLORADO: DENVER ALUMNAE CLUB
Twelve former members of the Stephens College Denver Area Club met at Huckleberry's Tea House in Louisville, Colorado on October 6, 2007, for afternoon tea and celebration! For many, this was the first get-together since the club disbanded in 2006. It was announced that the annual Colorado Endowed Scholarship had been awarded for the 2007-2008 academic year to Kyra Koelling, Theatre Arts, Boulder, CO and Clair Anderson, Theatre Arts, Elizabeth, CO. The Fund has a current market value of $70,240. Alumnae are encouraged to continue supporting the Renaissance of Stephens through gifts to the Annual Fund and the Colorado Endowed Scholarship Fund. The Club cookbook "Stephens Remembered --Recollections and Recipes" remains available through Ramona Adams Kemper '59, 103 Grand View Circle, Mead, CO 80542, 970-535-6190 or RBKemper@aol.com. The Cookbook will also continue to be available at the College Bookshelf, and as advertised in The Ideal Connection. (All proceeds support the Endowed Scholarship Fund.)
Ramona Adams Kemper '59, RBKEMPER@aol.com
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: STEPHENS CLUB OF GREATER WASHINGTON, D.C.
The Stephens College Alumnae Club of Greater Washington announces that they are online with their new website, www.stephensdc.org. We also want to issue a challenge to the New York Club and Los Angeles Club to come up with a site of their own that's better than ours!! Feel free to use video or any other media files, and show us what you can do!"
Ann Little, President, SCACGW, a_little@verizon.net
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FLORIDA ALUMNAE CLUBS
http://www.joyfulnoise.net/stephens/stephens1.html
Current Florida contacts are:
- CENTRAL FLORIDA ALUMNAE CLUB (Greater Tampa Bay Area) - Joy Katzen-Guthrie '80, 727-785-4568, joyfulnoise@earthlink.net & Sarah Greenlee Schweiger, '99, sgreenle@tampabay.rr.com
- ORLANDO/LAKELAND AREA, Linda Schwartz Barressi '77, 407-415-1020, lindabarr@earthlink.net
- SARASOTA AREA: Heidi Griffith '56, hgrif0412@aol.com, 941-928-9510 cell,
- OCALA/VILLAGES AREA: Floy Edna Leuenberger '57/'73, fcl@prodigy.net
- GREATER PALM BEACH AREA: Nancy Gernand '88, nangernand@gmail.com
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ILLINOIS: CALL TO CHICAGO AREA ALUMNAE
We have a contact person in Peotone for a group. Her name is Helen Bieronski '47. P.O. Box 416, Peotone, IL 60468-0416, 847-256-6797. I am led to believe that Chicago was once very active. There are lots of women in the area. If anyone is interested in trying to get some folks together, we can provide lists.
~Erin Danneman '00, ered78@yahoo.com
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INDIANA/KENTUCKY
Contact 502/244-4808 to Beth Ackerson for details on upcoming events.
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MINNESOTA: MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL ALUMNAE CLUB
The Stephens College Alumnae Club of Minneapolis and Saint Paul features regular events and gatherings. Minnesota challenges all other clubs to do everything possible for support Stephens. For details on all club activities, contact: Jackie Jacobson Steele '66-'68, JackJoIron@aol.com
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MISSOURI: COLUMBIA, MISSOURI ALUMNAE CLUB
The Stephens College Alumnae Club of Boone County (Columbia, MO) is pleased to announce the 2nd Sweet Susie Soiree. Please mark your calendars for Friday, February 22, 2008 and watch for additional information in the months to come. Call Kimberly Lakin Mize '90 for details, 573-256-7711 or kimberlylakin@hotmail.com
With a base of more than 1,000 Stephens alumnae living in the greater Boone County area, the Columbia Alumnae Club has, for many years, provided private scholarship assistance to deserving young local women. With the renaissance of Stephens College in recent years, the number of outstanding local Stephens students has increased. In 2007, the Columbia Alumnae Club established the Stephens College Boone County Scholarship Endowment, seeking to provide local financial assistance in perpetuity, with a fundraising goal of $100,000.
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MISSOURI: KANSAS CITY AREA ALUMNAE CLUB
For more information regarding the KC Alumnae Clubs, contact Kathleen Brandt, 816-960-1052 or stephensalums@aol.com
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MISSOURI: ST. LOUIS AFTERNOON ALUMNAE CLUB
The
St. Louis Club raises funds to provide a scholarship for a St. Louis
area Stephens student and meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month,
September-May. For more information on any of these activities, please
contact Sally at 314/968-4653 (otherwise known as 968-GOLF) or sally4653@earthlink.net regarding any of these events or joining the club.
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NEW YORK: GREATER NEW YORK CITY AREA ALUMNAE CLUB
If you live in the New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut area and would
like more information on the Greater New York Area Alumnae Club, please
contact Rita Ann Jana '99 at TheatreBFA@aol.com. If you know any new alums that have moved to the NY/NJ/CT area, please let me know. Our alumnae club is a wonderful way to network and connect with local alumnae.
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TEXAS: AUSTIN AREA ALUMNAE CLUB:
Please contact Cecilia Hitzmann Howells '83 at chitzm@yahoo.com for information on upcoming events.
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TEXAS: DALLAS ALUMNAE CLUB
The Dallas Alumnae Club had its annual fund-raising luncheon yesterday, Saturday, October 13, 2007. We had a great turnout, a fabulous Silent Auction and Raffle, a scrumptious meal, and an enlightening speech by Mary "Mel" French, Chief of Protocol during the Clinton Administration. Mel is also a Stephens alum. The proceeds from the Auction and Raffle will be given to Stephens.
The Dallas Club's Presidency is vacant, and if anyone wishes to contact the club please email Ginger Simmons at ginger14@swbell.com, or Mildred Patterson, Treasurer, at anniemsp@aol.com.
Our Lunch Bunch group meets at different restaurants around the city each month, and the group attendees change from month to month, so if one is a regular, she will see many alums throughout the year. For details contact Barbara Leath at bleath@verizon.net or Charlotte Massey at chmassey@sbcglobal.net.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (See DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA)
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WASHINGTON STATE: SEATTLE ALUMNAE CLUB
Officers (2005-7) for the Seattle Stephens Alumnae Club are Co-presidents Sara Jane Johnson (sarajaneorcas@earthlink.net) & Nona Barker '53 (barkerj411@aol.com), Programs Katie Marble '96 (katie.marble@nordstrom.com). Treasurer Judy Campbell '53.For information on this event or the club, call Mary Lou at 206-523-3774.
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WISCONSIN: MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN ALUMNAE CLUB
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The Stephens Alumnae Club in Milwaukee continues fund raising to
increase the Carol Soik Wisconsin Scholarship payout. So far we've raised $2200 in the
past 2 years. For future event information, contact Anne Ruttger Neafie '78, neafie@wi.rr.com, 262.797.6562 |
Stephens College News
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Reprinted From December 2007 issue of Current E-vents, an email newsletter designed to give you an up-to-the-minute look at Stephens College.
December graduates receive degrees
The first ever formal December Commencement ceremony was held on Sunday, Dec. 9 in the Kimball Ballroom of Lela Raney Wood Hall. Undergraduate and master's degrees were conferred upon nearly 30 Stephens College students. In the past, an informal graduate reception was held for December graduates, who also were invited to attend the traditional May commencement ceremony. A complimentary brunch for graduates, family members and the Stephens community followed the event. Vicki Russell, associate publisher of the Columbia Daily Tribune and member of the Stephens College Board of Trustees, gave the keynote address. The undergraduate speaker was Hannah Vonder Haar, who graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Education. She plans to work as a substitute teacher in Columbia before entering Stephens' Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction program in June. Andrea Franklin '89, an adjudicator for the state of Georgia, was selected as the the Division of Graduate and Continuing Studies representative. However, she was unable to attend the ceremony due to the icy weather conditions. Franklin, who received her M.B.A., has a B.F.A. in Fashion Merchandising from Stephens. Click to read more
Winter wonderland
The Stephens College campus was blanketed with its first snowfall of the season on Dec. 6. Last year, Columbia saw the largest 24-hour snowfall accumulation-15 inches-since 1995.
Author Jane Yolen gives lecture
Jane Yolen, author of "Owl Moon" and "Briar Rose," among many other stories, presented a Roblee lecture titled "The Morality of Fairy Tales" on Nov. 28. Approximately 140 people attended the lecture and a Q&A for teen writers that followed the event. Yolen's lecture was part of a five-day residency program that included other lectures, storytelling performances, gallery exhibits and informal talks in venues throughout downtown Columbia. Yolen writes fantasy and science fiction for children and adults. Her books and stories have won numerous awards, including the Caldecott Medal, and she has been called the Hans Christian Andersen of America and the Aesop of the 20th century.
Stephens' 175th anniversary plans
Stephens community members are busy planning for Stephens' 175th anniversary in 2008. A campus community kick-off event, "Happy Birthday, Stephens!," will begin the year of celebration on Jan. 31 in the Kimball Ballroom of Lela Raney Wood Hall. Highlights will be a "Queen Cake"-a spin-off of the Mardi Gras King Cake-shaped in numerals to recognize our 175th year; a special video created by the Department of Broadcast and Digital Film; and the beginning of a "Race to 175 treasure hunt," that tests participants' knowledge of Stephens history. Birthday party attendees will come bearing gifts (representing each department/office/residence hall in 2008). The gifts will be put into a time capsule, sealed later in the spring and opened on our 200th anniversary. Other events will be held throughout the year.
New Stephens alumnae directory
Stephens College has partnered with PCI to publish a new directory. The company is in the process of phoning alumnae to ensure accurate information is published in the alumnae directory, which will showcase the College's 175th anniversary. There are several packages available for purchase. The directories will be mailed next fall. To contact PCI with changes in directory information or for questions about your order, please call Customer Service at 1-800-982-1590.
Save the Date: Reunion 2008
Stephens will celebrate her 175th birthday during the annual Reunion on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26, 2008. All alumnae are welcomed back to campus for this special event, with classes ending in "3" and "8" receiving special recognition of Stephens' 175th birthday. On April 24, special activities are planned to celebrate members of the Class of 1958 and the Classic Classes. All alumnae who were honored as "Ten Ideals" during their time at Stephens also are invited to return for a special celebration to renew our commitment to one of Stephens' most treasured traditions.Watch your mail for additional registration details and visit www.stephens.edu/alumnae for ongoing updates.
Stephens alumna makes national headlines
Comedienne Karith Foster '96 has made national headlines after signing as a cast member of the rehabbed "Imus in the Morning," a nationally syndicated radio show. Foster is one of two black comedians hired by the show to help continue the national discussion on race relations sparked by Imus's racially and sexually charged on-air remarks against the women of the Rutgers basketball team last spring. Foster graduated from Stephens with a broadcast journalism degree. Click to read the Associated Press story.
New graduate creates winning business
Stephens alumna Ashley Steffes, who received her degree in fashion marketing and management in December (pictured right with President Wendy Libby), has created a unique line of all-natural bath products called Bath Cocktails that helps women feel better about themselves both emotionally and physically. For her entrepreneurial efforts, Steffes recently won the $1,000 Build-A-Business Challenge, sponsored by Columbia's Inside Columbia magazine and UMB Bank. She was among three winning finalists who received $1,000 in business start-up money, exposure for their products or services in Inside Columbia magazine throughout the year, and the guidance of Columbia business leaders. Click to read more
Internship/job database launches
Searching for jobs has just become a bit easier for Stephens alumnae thanks to the new eCampusRecruiter internship/job database. The eCampusRecruiter is a free online resource for interaction between Stephens alumnae/students and potential employers. The database provides one convenient location for alumnae to search for employment opportunities (both part- and full-time) throughout the United States and worldwide. Click to register for eCampusRecruiter.
Updated Visitors Center rooms
Stephens unveiled seven updated guest rooms in the Visitors Center in late October. The project, which also included office space renovations on the main floor below, was made possible with a gift by the Center's original benefactor, Alyce Roberts Cheatham '40. Conferencing and Events, and Graduate & Continuing Studies are moving into their new office space this month. Guest rooms vary in size, offering twin or king beds and a private bath. Two suites include an additional full sleeper sofa. Amenities include a flat-screen TV with cable, free wireless Internet access, a coffeemaker and mini refrigerator, a hair dryer and a full-size ironing board and iron. For more information or to book a room, please contact Conferencing and Events at (573) 876-7257 or mmarks@stephens.edu.
Save the Date: Stephens Summer Programs
Stephens Summer Film Institute 2008 (May 14-25, 2008): A two-week intensive workshop during which aspiring filmmakers will become equipped with the tools they need to bring their own stories to life through film. While creating a short film, students will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of film including camera, lighting, sound, make-up, script, and the producer's unit. To learn more, contact Kerri Yost, chair of the Department of Digital Film and Broadcast, at (573) 876-2312 or kyost@stephens.edu.
Stephens Summer Dance 2008
(May 14-June 3, 2008, College Level; June 9-June 28, 2008, High School Level): An exciting opportunity for aspiring young dancers to study with international guest faculty in the Stephens College studios. To learn more, contact Bob Boross, chair of the Department of Dance, at (573) 876-7211 or bboross@stephens.edu.
Stephens events and news
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Closing Comments
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Our next issue will be January 2008. Please let me know of Club holiday events and calendars for next year, as well as address changes and any news of yourself and other alumnae. Thank you for sharing the
newsletter with alumnae, faculty, staff, and friends of the college.
~Joy
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Final Thoughts
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The deepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated. ~William James
There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread. ~Mother Teresa
I live in the space of thankfulness - and I have been rewarded a million times over for it. I started out giving thanks for small things, and the more thankful I became, the more my bounty increased. That's because what you focus on expands, and when you focus on the goodness in your life, you create more of it. Opportunities, relationships, even money flowed my way when I learned to be grateful no matter what happened in my life. ~Oprah Winfrey
Life is like an ever-shifting kaleidoscope - a slight change, and all patterns alter. ~Sharon Salzberg
Everybody can be great ... because anybody can serve. You do not have to have a college degree to serve. You do not have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need to have a heart full of grace and a soul generated by love. ~Martin Luther King
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