Media Literacy Question of the Day Oct 28, 2009
According to the program, what are some of the aspects of the hip-hop diploma program at McNally Smith College of Music. . (CNN -- US)
Kelly Named A-10 Co-Player Of The Week Oct 27, 2009
The #16 Minutewomen's 10-1 win over Saint Louis on Sunday was their highest goal output since an 11-1 win at Smith College on Oct. 25, 1979. UMass was 1-1 on the week with a 1-0 loss at home to Richmond on Friday. (Umassathletics.com)
Robert Taylor, 84; critic was man of letters, connections Oct 27, 2009
Short of funds and with a date with a Smith College student in the offing, he repaired to the racetrack in an effort to fatten his wallet. He failed to do so, but a lifelong love was born. (Boston Globe)
Linda K. Vaughan Oct 21, 2009
Dr. Vaughan then served as Professor and Director of the Master s Thesis Program in Physical Education at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts for several years. Dr. Vaughan returned to Wellesley College in 1973, as Chair/Athletic Director of the Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Master Marblehead swimmer makes a splash Oct 16, 2009
A self professed water rat who lived for some time in Florida, she had done synchronized swimming as a student at Smith College. Once she made the decision to get back into swimming, she plunged right in forging new friendships and developing a vibrant social circle. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Twin Cities United Way names new CEO Oct 16, 2009
Caruso, 50, is a St. Paul native and a graduate of Smith College in Northampton, Mass in 1981 with a bachelor's degree in political science and economics. She worked as a banker in New York before getting an MBA from Stanford University in 1986. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Books popping up at Holbrook library Oct 15, 2009
Hunt became interested in bookmaking when she went back to finish her college degree in studio art at Smith College. For her courses, Hunt took up calligraphy, press printing, and printmaking. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
William Strohmeier, 93, pilot, PR executive Oct 14, 2009
William Strohmeier was eager to go out on a date with Beatrice Torrey Chesterman, a student at Smith College. To persuade her, he asked her out the only way he knew how: He flew a plane over the Smith s campus and shouted down to her. (Boston Globe)
Sept. 18: Autumn treasures: Apples, pumpkins, mazes, mums Oct 9, 2009
22, , and the Botanic Garden of Smith College in Northampton, Mass. Nov. 7-22. (Carroll County Times, MD)
‘Etiquette’ of participatory theater Oct 2, 2009
It s the second time she has played Kron, having appeared in Well at the New Century Theater at Smith College. Performances run Sunday through Oct. 24 at the Black Box Theater, Arsenal Center for the Arts, Watertown. (Boston Globe)
Fifty Years Ago in Wellesley: Sept. 24 Sep 30, 2009
Plans were under way for the Nov. 13 lecture by humorist Bennett Cerf at the Wellesley Junior High School for the benefit of the Scholarship Fund of the Smith College Club of Wellesley. Loading commenting interface. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
HINGHAM YESTERDAYS: Nantaskets Mayflower Inn destroyed by fire Sep 30, 2009
Miss Kate Spencer Earle, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Tilghman Earle of Thompson avenue, is amongst the freshman class who has registered at Smith College. The first fall meeting of the Garden Club of Hingham was well attended and well rewarded by Town Historian Mason Foley who showed some beautiful slides of the Home Meadows in Hingham. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Admins: Princeton Review rank accurate Sep 23, 2009
Other schools featured in the category include Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Middlebury College, Smith College, Barnard College, St. Michaels College and Clemson University. Justin Carroll, associate vice chancellor for students and dean of students, also noted the role of students feedback in the Universitys high quality of life ranking. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
RMHS High Fives Sep 21, 2009
Recognized for: Coordinating the Freshman Fly Up Day and Freshman Orientation helping students in the Class of 13 transition smoothly to RMHS; excels academically ranking eighth in her class, being inducted in the National Honor Society, and qualifying for the Century Club; displays school involvement as president of the Red Cross Club and member of the field hockey team; was bestowed the Smith College Book Award; has been affiliated with LaPierre School of Dance specializing in tap, jazz,... (Reading Advocate, MA)
ASU, UA coaching salaries reviewed by Board of Regents Sep 20, 2009
"It's another area of craziness in our society, along with corporate executive bonuses, that is both economically unjustified and also ethically very improper," said Andrew Zimbalist, an economy professor at Smith College in Northampton, Mass. Experts such as Zimbalist admit the salary issue is difficult to solve at the local level. (AZCentral -- News)
Zawadi launches Girls Education Fund Sep 13, 2009
To date, Zawadi has awarded scholarships to over 80 students in approximately 55 colleges and universities, including Yale, MIT, Smith College, University of Miami, Villanova University, Hamilton College and Hillsdale College. "Zawadi, which means "gift" in Swahili, has given away almost USD 12 million (GH18 million) in scholarship value to date. In 2008, Zawadi formed a partnership with the global technology giant Google to create scholarships at African universities focused on women in... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Let it glow, let it glow, let it glow Sep 13, 2009
The next day, stop by Smith College s art museum (413-585-2760, , $5 adults) and its Botanic Garden (413-585-2740, , free). Best place to run away from the crowds When Vermont s Route 100 is jammed with cars and Stowe s restaurants are packed with people, you can be blissfully working off your workday stress with all sorts of athletics at Craftsbury Outdoor Center (802-586-7767, ) in sleepy Craftsbury, about 45 minutes farther north. (Boston Globe)
With Fewer Sellouts, NFL's Blackout Rule Under Fire Sep 11, 2009
"Are people really behaving that way?" asks Andrew Zimbalist, a sports economist at Smith College. "Maybe a few dozen in each city. This notion that the blackout rule has accounted for full attendance and full stadiums is far-fetched.". (Time.com)
Travis Hooper and Sherborn bicyclist Nathaniel Higley cross country to fight cancer Sep 11, 2009
The recent Hobart and William Smith College graduate teamed up with friend and fellow cyclist Travis Hooper on a cross-country bicycle tour, raising funds along the ride for the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Both Higley, whose uncle battled skin cancer, and Hooper, who lost his father to pancreatic cancer five years ago, decided to postpone entering the workforce in order to see the country and help prevent other families from facing similar loss. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
College chat Sep 10, 2009
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Indians' Sizemore set for surgery Sep 8, 2009
9 million cited by Smith College economics professor Andrew Zimbalist in a study conducted for Canadian billionaire James Balsillie who wants to buy the franchise for $212. 5 million, contingent on moving it to Hamilton. (Boston Globe)
Maud Wilcox, 86, longtime editor in chief at Harvard University’s publishing house Sep 6, 2009
Just before graduating from Smith College in 1944, she traveled to California to marry Ted Wilcox as he prepared to go to Europe with the Army Air Corps. Shot down during a bombing raid, he was in an internment camp in Switzerland until World War II ended. (Boston Globe)
UN Peacekeeping Chief In Darfur Says War Over Sep 4, 2009
"I think unless we accept that UNAMID figures are very narrowly construed, we miss seeing some of the consequences of ongoing violence," said Eric Reeves, a Sudan researcher and professor at Smith College in Northampton, Mass. The deployment of the joint U.N.-African peacekeeping force in 2008 came after long and tortuous negotiations between the international community and a reluctant Sudanese government. (CBS News -- World)
10 top campus art collections Sep 4, 2009
The Smith College Museum of Art in Northampton has focused on 19th- and early 20th-century works from Europe and America since 1920, with important pieces by such artists as Paul C. zanne, Degas, John Singleton Copley, Gustave Courbet, and Pablo Picasso. (Boston Globe)
Carmon Joins SFA Track and Field Staff Sep 3, 2009
"She comes from two outstanding programs, having been tutored by head coaches Victor Lopez and Jim Bevan while a student-athlete at Rice University and most recently as an assistant coach for Carla Coffey at Smith College. We are very fortunate to have someone of Lacee's character and reputation in our program.". Carmon comes to Nacogdoches from Smith College in Northhampton, Mass ... During her time at Smith College, Carmon worked with the sprinters, hurdlers and horizontal jumps squad... (Sfajacks.com)
MARSHFIELD COMMENTARY: What does the SAT really test? Aug 28, 2009
Starting in 2009, Smith College and Wake Forest University no longer require the SAT, making them merely two colleges out of the growing list that realize the SAT only tests how well a student takes standardized tests rather than reflecting the students full academic capabilities. Bennington, Bowdoin, Holy Cross and hundreds of other well-respected schools have also made standardized test scores optional hoping to broaden their applicant pools. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Michael Mazur; illustrator reinvigorated monotype; 73 Aug 21, 2009
They had met over dinner at the home of a mutual friend, while she was a student at Smith College. That was it, she said. (Boston Globe)
Santa Clara University's de Saisset Museum to Offer Eclectic Mix of Landscapes, Prints, and Sculptures This Fall Aug 20, 2009
Mayhew also taught at Brooklyn Museum Art School, the Art Students League, Smith College, Pennsylvania State University, and San Jose State University. His exhibition at the de Saisset Museum is part of a chronological retrospective of his 40-year career. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A longshot? Sure, but candidate McCrea zeroes in on issues Aug 19, 2009
Instead, he does interviews in his baronial first-floor living room, where his one campaign aide, a Smith College student, asks if I ll take my shoes off, since her boss likes to keep his highly polished floors unblemished. As a person, McCrea is engaging and likable, with an appealing bluntness. (Boston Globe)
Brookline Honors Aug 18, 2009
Resident named to Smith College dean s list. Hannah Bromfield of Brookline, the daughter of Richard and Debbie Bromfield, has been named to the dean s list at Smith College, Northampton, for her academic achievement for the 2008-09 school year ... Meredith Nicholson of Brookline, daughter of Sharon Bertel-Nicholson and Carl Nicholson, was named to the dean s list at Smith College in Northampton for her academic achievement for the 2008-09 school year. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Rebecca Martin Jenkins Aug 17, 2009
Rebecca graduated from Smith College in 1930. She worked as a social worker in Providence, RI and married Benjamin G. Jenkins in 1934. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
OCD roots, triggers sought by psychologists Aug 15, 2009
Randy Frost, at Smith College, said only 5 percent of hoarders have an OCD basis for it; the rest may have other OCD-related problems or none at all ... Researchers at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut, and Smith College and Boston University in Massachusetts, are collaborating on a new treatment for hoarders. (CNN -- Health)
Achievements by Wellesley residents Aug 14, 2009
William Smith College. Madeleine Drouin of Wellesley has been named to the spring 2009 dean s list at William Smith College in Geneva, N.Y. This honor is given to students whose academic performance resulted in a grade point average of 3. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
JeffPearlmanPearls Of Wisdom Sadly, winning tops morality in today's big-time college athletics. Aug 14, 2009
Rick Pitino another sports figure to liveup to low expectations - Jeff Pearlman - SI.com. Posted: Thursday August 13, 2009 12:12PM; Updated: Thursday August 13, 2009 12:12PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Watertown honors Aug 13, 2009
Jones graduates from Smith College. Katherine Jones, daughter of Jack and Andrea Jones of Watertown, graduated from Smith College on May 16, Society of Sigma Xi. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
QB breakdown » Aug 11, 2009
Tom Luginbill: There is little separation at the top among the highest-rated quarterbacks in the 2010 class - ESPN. Originally Published: August 10, 2009. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Terry Marotta: Reunions the right way Aug 11, 2009
We came to this place from Texas, Virginia, Italy and four spots on the Northeast corridor, we seven Smith College girls, and that first night, our hostess assigned us roles to play at her kick-off dinner. I was The President, charged only with proposing a toast and calling on the others: The Bard, who told stories of escapades best forgotten. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Head of the Class, Aug. 6 edition Aug 11, 2009
Burns named to William Smith dean s list Jennifer Burns of Billerica, was recently named to the spring semester 2009 William Smith College dean's list. Ms. Burns recently completed the junior year semester abroad program in Rome, Italy. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Summer of Nora Aug 9, 2009
We personally knew Julia Carolyn McWilliams Child, who was born in Pasadena to farming and mining wealth, and, like her mother Caro, was a Smith College graduate. We enjoyed lunch several times. (Fox News)
Kitchen magic Aug 6, 2009
But Child, who went to Smith College, worked for the Office of Strategic Service (OSS) the predecessor of todays CIA in the 40s and certainly kept her pulse on all things in foreign affairs. Her husband, Paul Child, was a diplomat: When he was transferred to Paris, Julia went along and discovered French cooking. (The Palm Beach Post)
The phony optimism on Darfur Aug 6, 2009
Eric Reeves, a Smith College professor, is author of A Long Day s Dying: Critical Moments in the Darfur Genocide. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Reading Scholars Aug 2, 2009
Carl Burdick, majoring in wind instruments (College of Visual and Performing Arts) Mary Carleen, majoring in biology (College of Arts and Sciences) Kyle Frias, majoring in philosophy (College of Arts and Sciences), also majoring in television-radio-film (S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications) Victoria Gonchar, majoring in psychology (College of Arts and Sciences) Erica Gorlick, majoring in psychology (College of Arts and Sciences) also majoring in advertising (S.I. Newhouse School of... (Reading Advocate, MA)
Critic's corner Aug 1, 2009
In signature greeting-card fashion, the plot concerns middle-age divorcee Alice Washington s return to Smith College to finish her degree, become the school s oldest-ever basketball player, and cope with a rebellious pink-haired roommate. Romance and shenanigans ensue. (Boston Globe)
Academic Achievers Jul 31, 2009
Hannah Bromfield, daughter of Richard and Debbie Bromfield of Hamilton, was named to the dean s list at Smith College in Northampton for her academic achievement for the 2008-09 school year. The dean s list recognizes those students with grade point averages of 3. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Wooden named best coach ever Jul 30, 2009
Wooden honored as sports greatest coach - College basketball- nbcsports. Wooden honored as sports greatest coach. (MSNBC -- Sports)
UCLA's Wooden honored as best coach ever Jul 30, 2009
Former UCLA Bruins coach John Wooden named sports' greatest coach by Sporting News - ESPN. Updated: July 30, 2009, 12:34 AM ET. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Smith Listed Among Two Best College Hoops Coaches Ever Jul 30, 2009
Smith Listed Among Two Best College Basketball Coaches In History - NORTH CAROLINA OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Smith Listed Among Two Best College Basketball Coaches In History Sporting News' all-star panel picks sports' 50 greatest coaches of all-time. (Tarheelblue.com)
Alana Eichner named to Smith College deans list Jul 29, 2009
Alana Eichner named to Smith College deans list - Somerville, Massachusetts 02144 - Somerville Journal ... Alana Eichner named to Smith College deans list ... Alana Eichner, daughter of Gladys Maged and Stanley Eichner of Somerville, was named to the dean s list at Smith College in Northampton for her academic achievement for the 2008-09 school year. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Spotted®: The focus is on you! Jul 25, 2009
SMITH COLLEGE: Catherine Martin, daughter of Hugh and Peggy Martin, was named a First Group Scholar as well as to the Dean's List at Smith College for the 2008-9 school year. Martin, who graduated from Clarke Central, is majoring in English at Smith. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Dover and Sherborn education notes Jul 23, 2009
Libman named to dean s list at Smith Cara Libman, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Libman of Sherborn, was named to the dean s list at Smith College in Northampton for her academic achievement for the 2008-09 school year. Libman graduated from Dover-Sherborn High School, and is majoring in government at Smith. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Santa Clara stadium a great deal - or is it? Jul 15, 2009
Smith College economics Professor Andrew Zimbalist, who wrote a book with Noll on the topic called "Sports, Jobs and Taxes" (1997), said the prominence of sports - and particularly football - in U.S. culture means politicians want to align themselves with teams. That may partly explain Santa Clara's interest in the 49ers, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom's continuing efforts to court the team despite repeated rebuffs and Sen. (San Francisco Chronicle)
George Willis, 94; surgeon loved to work with hands Jul 11, 2009
Dr. Willis was devoted to his wife of 70 years, Bertine, whom he met when he was attending Amherst College and she was a student at Smith College. They were both getting a ride home from school with a mutual friend, said Jack. (Boston Globe)
College 16m targets jobless rise Jul 9, 2009
Adam Smith College in Fife will get the largest amount for a single institution at more than 500,000. SFC chief executive Mark Batho said: "Many young people may have previously preferred to go straight into work from school, but at a time when career opportunities are not as plentiful, education is a good alternative to unemployment. "The extra college places we are funding will give them the opportunity to learn new skills and gain knowledge that will help them get into work more quickly. (BBC News -- UK)
Where the RHHS Class of 2009 is headed... Jul 7, 2009
State Univ. Emmanuel Fordham Univ. George Washington Hartt School of Music Hofstra Iona College Keene State Lillestrom VGS Long Island Univ. Lyndon State Manchester Community College Manhattanville College Monmouth Univ. Mount Ida New School Univ. N.Y. Northeastern University Pace Univ. Porter er Providence College Roanoke College Santa Barbara City College School of the Art Institute of Chicago School of Visual Arts, N.Y. Smith College Southern Conn. State Univ. St. Johns Univ., N.Y. St.... (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
Athlete Services Jul 3, 2009
She has a B.A. in Biology from Smith College, a Master of Arts in Medical Sciences from Harvard University, and an Ed.D. in Science Education from Boston University. She teaches courses in Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Gender and Women in Science. (Ecgulls.com)
News from the YMCA: July 2 online edition Jul 3, 2009
Since graduating with a B.A. in history and Spanish from Smith College in 2007, Kriz has been working as a community-based youth mentor for adolescent girls with significant emotional, psychological and behavioral problems. In the fall she will begin a master s program in adolescent risk and prevention at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Protect and promote Jul 3, 2009
In addition to the Owasco Watershed Lake Association, Lake Day provides resources and information from various county and private organizations, including Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency, Cayuga County Waste Management Program, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County, Finger Lakes Land Trust, the Moravia 7th grade Stream Team, Finger Lakes Institute of Hobart and William Smith College, and the Agricultural Environmental Management. To learn more. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Around Town: The grad fad continues Jul 3, 2009
Congratulations to Lena Brownell of Rockland who recently graduated from Smith College with a degree in English. Ms. Brownell is a 2005 graduate of Rockland High and the daughter of Denise Brownell of Rockland. (Abington Mariner, MA)
Pandith happy with response from India Jul 2, 2009
Having done all her education in Massachusetts, she went to Milton Academy, Smith College and then to the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. "I have had experience working in both the public and private sector. I was vice president of international business for a company outside Boston and had a chance to really think about the international marketplace, so to speak, from a lot of different perspectives," she said. (India Times, India)
Online UpdateSU graduate student falls, drowns in local lakePosted: 6/25/2009, 3:50 PMA Syracuse university graduate student fell, hit her head and drowned in Hiawatha Lake in Syracuse around 7 p.m. Wednesday. She was taken to University Hospital and pronounced dead 30 minutes later, said Sgt. Tom Connellan of the Syracuse Police Department. Jun 29, 2009
Farmer was a graduate student in the L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science where she was studying for a master's degree in mechanical engineering. Farmer received an undergraduate degree at SU in mechanical engineering in 2008. (Daily Orange, NY)
Obituaries for Thursday, June 25, 2009 Jun 25, 2009
Before her marriage to John K. Albers ( Jake ) on Sept. 8, 1951, she earned a degree in mathematics from Smith College, traveled in Europe and worked for her father s advertising agency. After her marriage, Nan and Jake lived in Ashland, Rhinelander, Appleton, Union Grove and Lake Nebagamon, Wis. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Newton Notables Jun 24, 2009
Walske, daughter of Dr. Janina Longtime and Steven and Jennifer Walske of Chestnut Hill, will attend Hobart and William Smith College. Local students honored at Skidmore College. (Newton Tab, MA)
ICC teacher receives prestigious Freeman Scholar Grant Jun 22, 2009
The Freeman Scholarship consists of a three week study tour which is funded and sponsored by the Freeman Foundation in conjunction with the Five College Center for East Asian Studies at Smith College. Before she could even apply for a chance at the grant itself, Erica had to go be accepted into and complete a program run by the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA) in upstate New York. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
L-S hands out awards to underclassmen Jun 20, 2009
Smith College Book Award Sophie Griswold. Wellesley College Book Award Maura McGrath. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Courtney Sullivan tells women's stories Jun 20, 2009
JERRY BAUERCourtney Sullivan s novel Commencement focuses on four Smith College graduates ... The book centers on four women who were suitemates at Smith College and delves into the complex choices young women face today. (Boston Globe)
