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Dear Alumnae,
Happy new year from all of us in the Alumnae Office. We hope the arrival of the new year comes with a sense of optimism for better days ahead. With the emergence of Omicron, it has felt as though we are rewinding the clock; nevertheless, two weeks ago, when our students returned to Mount Ida from across the globe, we were ready and eager to welcome them back! They are energized by the opportunity to continue in-person learning and to strengthen their connections with each other. Stay tuned for opportunities and ways to make connections within our alumnae community; we have plans for virtual and in-person gatherings in the months to come, and have already started planning for Reunion Weekend at Mt. Ida in June!
It is my hope that you and your family are navigating the beginning of 2022 in good health and happiness.
With gratitude,
Margaret Clark '98
Director of Alumnae Relations
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Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Emma Willard Campus Community celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by dedicating the entire day of programming to our first black graduate, Anne Spencer Thurman, class of 1950. Anne’s father, Howard Thurman, was a trusted advisor and friend of Dr. King. The day was filled with workshops, including one led by history instructor Drew Levy honoring Dr. Thurman’s contributions to the struggle for racial justice. The day concluded with a virtual alumnae panel discussion titled, “Our Voice: The Journey After Emma.” Led by two student moderators, our alumnae panelists shared insights from their career-and-life journeys since their days at Emma Willard. Students and alumnae gathered for an hour to discuss what it means to be an inclusive community, and how to create connections to foster a strong sense of belonging. We are deeply grateful to our alumnae panelists for spending time with us for this special moment. Learn more about the exceptional alumnae panel below who gathered for the celebration. Click HERE for a full event recap.
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Vivian Brady-Phillips '85 is the current Executive Director of the Jersey Housing Authority in New Jersey. Vivian has previously served as the Deputy Mayor of Jersey City. She holds an undergraduate degree from Hunter College and Law Degree from NYU School of Law. Vivian is also in her first term on the Emma Willard Alumnae Association Council.
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Devin Glenn '99 is the Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Blackstone, a financial services firm that currently manages $649 Billion in assets. She is responsible for implementing initiatives that will help Blackstone achieve a more diverse and inclusive work environment. Devin holds a BA from the University of Virginia and law degree from Columbia Law School.
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Sandy Jemison '69 is a retired Affirmative Action Administrator from the NYS Office of People with Developmental Disabilities. In addition, Sandy is the founder of the First Nation Lacrosse Club for girls on the Seneca Nation Territory. Sandy holds a BS from St. Lawrence University. |
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Dr. Kimberlyn Leary '78 is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School. In addition, Dr. Leary is the Sr. VP of the Urban Institute, Senior Fellow in Equity in the White House Office of Management and Budget. She also serves on the board of trustees at Amherst College, Austen Riggs Center, the Boston Psychoanalytic Institute, and the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls. Dr. Leary holds a PhD from University of Michigan, a master’s from Harvard Kennedy School, and a BA from Amherst College.
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Leslie Mac '94 is a Brooklyn-born and raised organizer and founder of the Ferguson Response Network along with the founding chair of the Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism Organizing Collective Board and stays busy as digital organizer for Black Womxn For and communications director for The Frontline. She created and co-hosts the Blackberry Jams Podcast presented by Ben and Jerry’s. Leslie also speaks nationally and conducts anti-racism trainings to support institutions in the work of dismantling systemic white supremacy.
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Pascale Stain '14 is currently in her second year at Harvard Law School, where she is focusing on healthcare law. She graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 2018 with a major in Classics (Ancient Studies track) and minors in Political Science and Anthropology (Global Health and the Environment track). |
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Reunion 2022: June 10-12
Alumnae Recognition Award Nominations
If you know a dynamic graduate who is celebrating a reunion in 2022 and should be recognized for their contribution to the world, please nominate them for one of our alumnae awards by following this link! The last day to submit nominations is March 18, 2022.
A graduate can be honored with one of these four awards: Distinguished Alumna, Distinguished Young Alumna, Career Achievement, and Humanitarian and Global Service.
Distinguished Alumnae: Honors a graduate in the past 25 or more years ago, for embodying the core values of Emma Willard’s vision.
Distinguished Young Alumnae: Honors a graduate within the past 20 years, for embodying the core values of Emma Willard’s vision.
Humanitarian and Global Service: Honors the achievements of a graduate who, through devotion to humanitarian service, promotes human welfare and advances social reform.
Career Achievement: Honors a graduate who has tenaciously advanced society through a career that has served and shaped the world.
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School happenings
The Emma Willard School community recently had the opportunity to learn from Harvard Professor Mahzarin Banaji, PhD, who has conducted extensive scientific inquiry into the parts of our brain that guide behavior and are hidden from our conscious mind. Her virtual presentation to students, parents, and alumnae acts as a catalyst for reflection and continued work on equity and inclusion in our community.
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Last month, two Emma Willard School acting students finished up a six-week program at the YouthFX Open Lab. Manyi L. ’23 and Evangeline W. ’23 attended weekly sessions after school, collaborating with peers and professionals in the industry to learn almost every step of the creative theatrical process.
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2021 was a year of many firsts, deep reflections, and incredible celebrations. While we have collectively battled against the odds, together we have come out victorious. Join us in remembering a few of our favorite memories from the last year!
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Looking back at Revels 2021
The class of 2022 put on an exceptional Revels in December. Due to the pandemic, we made the tough decision to limit audience capacity this year. The good news is that we still had a few young alumnae who were invited by their friends and sisters in the class of 2022 and we managed to capture a few photos.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Virtual Event
Emma Willard: The Graphic Foundations of History
2/23/2022
7:00 PM (EST)
We will be proudly hosting a virtual event in celebration of Emma Hart Willard's 235 th Birthday titled Emma Willard: The Graphic Foundations of History. Join us as Professor Susan Schulten leads us on an exploration of Emma Hart Willard’s visual and graphic influences that laid the groundwork for the charts and maps of today. REGISTER HERE
Reunion 2022
June 10-12, 2022
Registration Coming Soon!
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