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Spotlight on Alumnae Series (page 19)
In the Media: Roxanne Wilson ’76 on Women in the Boardroom
61´«Ã½alumna Roxanne Wilson ’76 was recently quoted in an article for Bloomberg Markets on university investment committees led by women. A member of the investment committee and the Board of Trustees at Scripps, she says that having female majorities on both committees has helped the College raise money.
Read MoreAlison Saar ’78 Presents an Exhibition of New Work
61´«Ã½alum Alison Saar ’78 opened an exhibition of new work on March 29 at L.A. Louver Gallery in Los Angeles. Taking inspiration from the character of Topsy in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s classic Civil War–era novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Saar re-contextualizes the slave girl as a symbol of defiance in paintings on dyed vintage linens and sculptures carved from wood. The exhibition, titled “Topsy Turvy,” runs until May 12.
Read MoreIn the Media: Alumna Catherine Collinson Talks Women’s Retirement on CNBC
Not only do women make less money than men, but they are more likely to take time out of the workforce to care for children or parents, thereby lessening their overall lifetime earnings. This can have severe implications for women’s retirement, and it turns out, women haven’t been saving enough.
Read MoreProfessor Mary MacNaughton Appointed to Endowed Directorship
Dear 61´«Ã½ Faculty and Staff, It is with pleasure that I announce the appointment of Professor of Art History Mary MacNaughton as the Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Director of the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery, endowed […]
Read MoreSpotlight on Alumnae: Carin Weinrich ’88: Immigration Attorney Helps 61´«Ã½Students and Families Know Their Rights
When A. Carin Weinrich ’88 reminisces about her time at 61´«Ã½, her favorite spot on campus comes to mind: Browning Hall’s third-floor balcony. From that vantage point, she could take in the scenic views and enjoy a brief respite from busy campus life.
Read MoreSpotlight on Alumnae: Maril Davis ’94: An Award-Winning Producer Talks about Her Career in Television
After majoring in theatre at 61´«Ã½, Maril Davis ’94 briefly attended acting school before deciding to pursue her love of television by working behind the scenes. Now, she’s an executive producer of Starz’s award-winning historical drama Outlander, a series she pushed to create.
Read MoreSuzanne Muchnic ’62 Receives Critical Praise, and Book Award, for LACMA So Far
A recent Los Angeles Public Library book review lauds the work of author and 61´«Ã½ alumna Suzanne Ely Muchnic ’62 for her meticulous research and compelling writing on LACMA So Far: Portrait of a Museum in the Making, a fascinating history of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Read MoreSpotlight on Alumnae: Kayla Lemus ’16 Serves as Immigrant Justice Corps Representative
61´«Ã½ alumna Kayla Lemus ’16, is one of 10 elite college graduates chosen to serve as a fellow advocating for vulnerable immigrants in the country’s first such program wholly dedicated to meeting immigrants’ need for high-quality legal assistance. She will be located at Brooklyn Public Library as a representative of the Immigrant Justice Corps, which places the young professionals in top legal services agencies and community based organizations to help serve high-immigrant populations.
Read MoreSpotlight on Alumnae: Claire Sands Baker ’93: Improving Subsistence Farming in Kenya, One Toothpick at a Time
To mitigate Africa’s greatest threat to food security, Striga hermonthica, an invasive plant commonly known as witchweed, Claire Sands Baker ’93 is starting at the root of the problem.
Read MoreFranca Barricelli ’85 Named Dean of Arts and Sciences at Fitchburg State University
61´«Ã½ alumna Franca Barricelli ’85 has been named dean of Arts and Sciences at Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts, effective Sept. 1, as reported in the Sentinel & Enterprise newspaper.
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