| June 2, 2022 | Volume 3 No. 9
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Dear Alumnae,
The past month of May has been thrilling for our beloved school. You may have already read in the papers or on social media that history has been made once again on Mount Ida through the launch of Infinite Horizon: The Campaign for Emma Willard. This will be the largest capital campaign in history for a girls’ school. I encourage all my fellow alums to take a moment to read about our school’s aspirations. It is truly awe-inspiring! What a phenomenal time to be part of this community and to proclaim our school's mission.
We are also busy planning for Reunion 2022! I hope that you will return to Mount Ida for a fun-filled Reunion Weekend June 10–12. Our campus is in full bloom, awaiting your return!
With gratitude,
Margaret Clark '98
Director of Alumnae Relations
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REUNION 2022 | JUNE 10-12
WEEKEND EVENTS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Campus Tours
Paint and Sip
Class Dinners
On campus Biergarten with local brews and live music
Alumnae hosted panels on wellness and philanthropy
Yoga
The Gilded Age walking tour in Downtown Troy (with roundtrip shuttle service)
Pickleball, swimming, and open gym time
Parade of classes followed by the Alumnae Recognition Awards
Alumnae Creativity Show
Trivia/Pub Night
Dance party followed by late night food trucks
Click here to see who is coming!
***Please note the Alumnae Recognition Awards on Saturday, June, 11 at 11:45 a.m. (EST) and the Chapel Gathering on Sunday, June 12 at 10:30 a.m. (EST) will be live streamed. Links to the livestream can be found on our Reunion website by clicking here***
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ALUMNAE in action
Hillary Webb ’90
 Hillary S. Webb, PhD is a cultural anthropologist, author, and mixed-media storyteller. Currently a faculty member at Goddard College, she is the former Managing Editor of the journal, Anthropology of Consciousness. After having received her undergraduate degree in Journalism from New York University, Webb went on to earn an MA in Philosophy of Mind from Goddard College, and a PhD in Existential-Humanistic Psychology from Saybrook University. She is the author of The Friendliest Place in the Universe: Love, Laughter, and Stand-Up Comedy in Berlin (University Professors Press, 2022), Yanantin and Masintin in the Andean World (University of New Mexico Press, 2012), T raveling Between the Worlds (Hampton Roads, 2004), and Exploring Shamanism (New Page Books, 2003), as well as numerous articles, essays, and encyclopedia entries. Click here to learn more about Hillary and her newest book!
Carla Sabloff Smith ’74
 Carla was born and raised in Montreal, Québec. After college and a brief stint in Washington, DC at the National Endowment for the Arts, Carla studied at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. Upon graduation, she returned to Washington, DC, and went on to enjoy a 15-year career in the hospitality industry (catering, sales, and marketing) at a number of downtown luxury hotels. In the 1990s, she left DC for a few years to become the Director of Sales and Marketing at a hotel on the island of Grand Cayman. Living on a small Caribbean island at one point in your life is something she strongly recommends to everyone. Upon her return to Washington, she became the Director of Marketing for Carey Worldwide Chauffeured Services. Carla and her husband are avid travelers and scuba divers. She has been a licensed Washington, DC Tour Guide since 2010, and recently attained the level of Certified Master Guide with the Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington, DC. Click here to read the Washington Post’s write-up on Carla.
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SCHOOL HAPPENINGS
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During Summer 2021, faculty spent time in a coordinated effort to dream of and plan for advanced classes that are student-centered, relevant, and meaningful. English Instructor Caroline Boyajian was among those faculty, pursuing a vision for “going beyond” with AS English Literature.
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FACULTY HIGHLIGHT
Sabra Sanwal
For 25 years, Emma Willard School has recognized the extraordinary service of teachers through the Levitt-Toohey Award for Faculty Excellence. Established by Madelyn Levitt P’66 GP’00 ’03 and her daughter, Linda Glazer Toohey ’66, P’00 ’03, this annual award honors a faculty member who is an excellent classroom teacher, and, like Ms. Levitt and Mrs. Toohey, possesses a generosity of spirit that manifests itself in a demonstrated commitment to going above and beyond the call of duty in service to students.
This year's Levitt-Toohey honoree is Sabra Sanwal. Sabra, the Nettie Sweeney and Hugh Thomas Miller Instructor in Languages, is described by students and colleagues as eager and passionate. In delivering the honor to Sabra during our Honors Convocation ceremony last month, Jenny Rao stated that Sabra is known across campus for setting high expectations, creating a classroom experience that embodies the rigor we prize. At the same time, Sabra takes the habits of an intellectual life seriously, and knows this means balancing a demanding academic program with a healthy focus on wellbeing.
Sabra has announced her retirement from Emma Willard School after 29 years as an extraordinary teacher. Please click here to share your favorite memory of Sabra Sanwal or leave well-wishes as she embarks on new adventures.
Caroline Buinicky
Emma’s very own Director of Research and Library Resources, Caroline Buinicky, was honored with the Distinguished Service Award from her alma mater, the University at Albany, this past April. During her six years at Emma Willard, Caroline has built our makerspace, revamped our research program, and led multiple technology- and reading-focused initiatives. During her time at both UAlbany and Emma Willard, Caroline has served on the organizing committee for the New York Celebration of Women in Computing (NYCWiC). Most recently, she has served as the Program Chair for the last three conferences. She loves bringing the magic of NYCWiC to women and the folks who support them. We are thrilled to count Caroline as part of our community here on Mount Ida.
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upcoming events
A Closer Look: Plans for the Alice Dodge Wallace '38 Arts Center
Thursday, June 16, 2022 @ 6:00pm
Location: Zoom
Join us on Zoom for an open forum for alumnae who are interested in learning more about our plans to renovate the interior of the Chapel into the Alice Dodge Wallace ‘38 Performing Arts Center. Please join Jenny Rao, and Ann Beha of Ann Beha Architects to view the renderings and plans.
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DONATE TO THE EMMA FUND TODAY
Our world is constantly changing and requires the type of leadership that is at the heart of the Emma Willard School experience.
We are empowering the next generation of women that will lead with purpose. To continue this tradition, a strong Emma Fund is vital to our continued success and allows us to strengthen our mission to educate girls to serve and shape their world.
Make your gift today and open a world of opportunity for students who will lead with purpose.
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