Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Quote: Well-known solution to the problem of training women scientists: Women's colleges
I learned about a recent newspaper post written by two professors (Audrey J. Ettinger, Ph.D Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and Amy J. Reese, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences) at Cedar Crest College and wanted to share it here. The part I liked best is the following:
“We are proud to be part of a well-known solution to the problem of training women scientists: Women's colleges like Cedar Crest College have been shown, over a period of decades, to produce a higher proportion of graduates in the sciences and to produce women leaders in all arenas.”
The literature suggests that college-aged women in a single-sex environment are more engaged in their education and have higher levels of self-confidence, perhaps due to being taken seriously for four years. We and others have observed that the single-sex environment drives women to participate in all parts of the learning process, which seems particularly important for science laboratory training. Young women considering careers in science should seriously consider a women's college as a helpful step on their pathway to scientific success.”
If you are interested in a STEM career, I encourage you to read their post entitled, “Ettinger and Reese: Eliminate barriers to science and math jobs for women” as well as consider attending a women's college, like Cedar Crest.
Cedar Crest College is located in Allentown, PA and offers many different STEM based programs including: Biological Sciences—Biology, Genetic Engineering, Neuroscience, Biodiversity and Conservation Biology, Global Diseases (Minor); Chemistry—Chemistry, Biochemistry; Forensic Science; Nuclear Medicine Technology; Nursing; Nutrition; Mathematics; Pre-Professional Programs (Pre-Med, Pre-Dent, and Pre-Vet); and Psychology.
“We are proud to be part of a well-known solution to the problem of training women scientists: Women's colleges like Cedar Crest College have been shown, over a period of decades, to produce a higher proportion of graduates in the sciences and to produce women leaders in all arenas.”
The literature suggests that college-aged women in a single-sex environment are more engaged in their education and have higher levels of self-confidence, perhaps due to being taken seriously for four years. We and others have observed that the single-sex environment drives women to participate in all parts of the learning process, which seems particularly important for science laboratory training. Young women considering careers in science should seriously consider a women's college as a helpful step on their pathway to scientific success.”
If you are interested in a STEM career, I encourage you to read their post entitled, “Ettinger and Reese: Eliminate barriers to science and math jobs for women” as well as consider attending a women's college, like Cedar Crest.
Cedar Crest College is located in Allentown, PA and offers many different STEM based programs including: Biological Sciences—Biology, Genetic Engineering, Neuroscience, Biodiversity and Conservation Biology, Global Diseases (Minor); Chemistry—Chemistry, Biochemistry; Forensic Science; Nuclear Medicine Technology; Nursing; Nutrition; Mathematics; Pre-Professional Programs (Pre-Med, Pre-Dent, and Pre-Vet); and Psychology.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Blog Post: Powerful Women and Women Colleges
Today I'm sharing with you a blog post from Pia Matthes entitled, "Powerful Women and Women Colleges."
Highlights:
"Overall, there are different aspects that individuals retain from a women’s college education. A lot of us simply became more confident through being able to hold various leadership positions, being challenged by each other in a safe and very diverse environment and being able to choose male dominated fields while receiving a lot of support."
Highlights:
"Overall, there are different aspects that individuals retain from a women’s college education. A lot of us simply became more confident through being able to hold various leadership positions, being challenged by each other in a safe and very diverse environment and being able to choose male dominated fields while receiving a lot of support."
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Friday, October 11, 2013
Horse Women and Women’s Colleges . . . Perfect Together
Depending upon your horse interest, many of the women’s colleges offer horse related programs.
If you are really into horses and also college-bound, here’s a blog post, “A Visit to Smith College,” from Randi Heatherman, The Equestrian College Advisor that you will enjoy. In this blog post, Randi writes about the equestrian program at Smith College.
Randi begins her blog post with the following:
“Regular readers of this blog undoubtedly know that I have made it a point to make trips to many of the top women’s colleges in New England in the past couple of years and that my reasons for doing so have been twofold: The majority of my clients are young women, so all-female education is something that I feel is an important option for them to consider when embarking on the college search – and many of the top women’s colleges are also home to top riding programs.”
Randi knows horses and she also can advise you with college selection. Learn more about Randi and her college advisement services by visiting her Web site.
Smith College is a women's college located in Northampton, MA. To learn more about the college, visit their Web site.
If you are really into horses and also college-bound, here’s a blog post, “A Visit to Smith College,” from Randi Heatherman, The Equestrian College Advisor that you will enjoy. In this blog post, Randi writes about the equestrian program at Smith College.
Randi begins her blog post with the following:
“Regular readers of this blog undoubtedly know that I have made it a point to make trips to many of the top women’s colleges in New England in the past couple of years and that my reasons for doing so have been twofold: The majority of my clients are young women, so all-female education is something that I feel is an important option for them to consider when embarking on the college search – and many of the top women’s colleges are also home to top riding programs.”
Randi knows horses and she also can advise you with college selection. Learn more about Randi and her college advisement services by visiting her Web site.
Smith College is a women's college located in Northampton, MA. To learn more about the college, visit their Web site.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Reflections of a Women’s College Graduate
I’m a big fan of Arianna Huffington, founder, chair, and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post. I became her fan when I heard her 2013 commencement address at Smith College. She was funny, insightful, and shared a powerful message about “redefining success.”
When I came across this blog post, “Reflections of a Graduate: "Redefining Success" by Rachel E. Smith, published several months ago, I was thrilled. Rachel is from the 2013 class of Smith College and enjoyed Ms. Huffington’s address in person.
Rachel begins her blog post with the following:
“A little over two weeks ago, Huffington Post founder, chair, and editor-in-chief Arianna Huffington delivered a much-needed commencement address at my college graduation, which was the deliverance of the Smith College Class of 2013 out into the world. One of her central points was the importance of "redefining success" for our generation. As she acknowledged the quirkiness, intelligence, and ambition of this class off over 600 women, she stressed the importance of examining what we saw personally as success, outside of the traditional paradigm of money and power. While obviously we all received this as still needing to make a living and be successful in whatever field we were entering into, it was clear her message that the world needs those who are using their skills to make change in all areas of their lives.”
I’m glad Ms. Huffington’s words hit home for Rachel. And I’m really glad Rachel decided to attend a women’s college!
Smith College is a women's college located in Northampton, MA. To learn more about the college, visit their Web site.
When I came across this blog post, “Reflections of a Graduate: "Redefining Success" by Rachel E. Smith, published several months ago, I was thrilled. Rachel is from the 2013 class of Smith College and enjoyed Ms. Huffington’s address in person.
Rachel begins her blog post with the following:
“A little over two weeks ago, Huffington Post founder, chair, and editor-in-chief Arianna Huffington delivered a much-needed commencement address at my college graduation, which was the deliverance of the Smith College Class of 2013 out into the world. One of her central points was the importance of "redefining success" for our generation. As she acknowledged the quirkiness, intelligence, and ambition of this class off over 600 women, she stressed the importance of examining what we saw personally as success, outside of the traditional paradigm of money and power. While obviously we all received this as still needing to make a living and be successful in whatever field we were entering into, it was clear her message that the world needs those who are using their skills to make change in all areas of their lives.”
I’m glad Ms. Huffington’s words hit home for Rachel. And I’m really glad Rachel decided to attend a women’s college!
Smith College is a women's college located in Northampton, MA. To learn more about the college, visit their Web site.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Video Link: Women's Colleges: Mirroring the Present, Changing the Future
I enjoyed this video about women's colleges and I hope you do as well.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Friday, October 4, 2013
Why First-Year STEM Girls Attend Women's Colleges
I'm now blogging over at The Huffington Post and here's a recent blog post entitled, "Why First-Year STEM Girls Attend Women's Colleges." I really enjoyed writing it and hope you like it.
Highlights include:
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is on the minds of many these days -- from the president of the country to educators and employers. One puzzling question remains, "How do we encourage more women into STEM careers?" And while this question remains unanswered, the good news is that women's colleges have excelled at educating women in these fields for more than 100 years, and have added STEM programs along the way. Women's colleges are resolute in their dedication to the task at hand and have a track record for preparing students to start a STEM career or to obtain an advanced degree.
The even better news is that more and more STEM girls are discovering this hidden college treasure. Once high school girls become aware of the supportive, nurturing, focused, research-based environments, they understand how a women's college will benefit them and their STEM career goals.
Highlights include:
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is on the minds of many these days -- from the president of the country to educators and employers. One puzzling question remains, "How do we encourage more women into STEM careers?" And while this question remains unanswered, the good news is that women's colleges have excelled at educating women in these fields for more than 100 years, and have added STEM programs along the way. Women's colleges are resolute in their dedication to the task at hand and have a track record for preparing students to start a STEM career or to obtain an advanced degree.
The even better news is that more and more STEM girls are discovering this hidden college treasure. Once high school girls become aware of the supportive, nurturing, focused, research-based environments, they understand how a women's college will benefit them and their STEM career goals.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Alumna Wows Coaches on NBC's "The Voice"
I love watching "The Voice" and Blake is my most favorite coach. On Tuesday I saw Ashley DuBose and she was sensational!!!! I later learned she’s an alumna of a women’s college: St. Catherine University, class of 2012!
Below is the post from the college's Web site.
"All four chairs whipped around on NBC's "The Voice" as the coaches vied for the attention of Ashley DuBose '12 after her knockout performance of Rihanna's "Diamonds." Her blind audition aired on October 1.
Adam Levine was quick to get the first comments in about Dubose.
"Your voice cuts like a razor through this entire place," said Levine. "Those are the voices that make it really far on the show. So from a purely genuine standpoint, I can say your voice just overtook the room — it really did. That's why we turned around."
He apparently got the last word too, since DuBose "went with her gut" and chose Levine as her coach for the season.
DuBose was active in music during her time at St. Catherine University, taking voice lessons and participating in the Student Performance Hour. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Kate's with a degree in mathematics and currently works full-time at Securian. But if Levine has his way, she's a singer now.
View photos of her performance at KARE11.com"
Below is the post from the college's Web site.
"All four chairs whipped around on NBC's "The Voice" as the coaches vied for the attention of Ashley DuBose '12 after her knockout performance of Rihanna's "Diamonds." Her blind audition aired on October 1.
Adam Levine was quick to get the first comments in about Dubose.
"Your voice cuts like a razor through this entire place," said Levine. "Those are the voices that make it really far on the show. So from a purely genuine standpoint, I can say your voice just overtook the room — it really did. That's why we turned around."
He apparently got the last word too, since DuBose "went with her gut" and chose Levine as her coach for the season.
DuBose was active in music during her time at St. Catherine University, taking voice lessons and participating in the Student Performance Hour. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Kate's with a degree in mathematics and currently works full-time at Securian. But if Levine has his way, she's a singer now.
View photos of her performance at KARE11.com"
Congratulations to Ashley and all the best!!
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Quote: Why Kari Attended a Women's College
Kari from Alexandria, VA has this to say about single-sex colleges: “I went to an all-women's college in North Carolina, and without the culture and support of my college I would not be who I am today. I would not have gotten the same experience or education from a co-ed institution.”
Monday, September 30, 2013
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Friday, September 27, 2013
Study: Females lose self-confidence throughout college at this coed college
Today I read a USA Today article about a revealing study that I wanted to share with you today. "According to a study conducted last April, female seniors studying at Boston College left the university with lower self-confidence than when they entered as freshmen.”
This is one of the reasons I’m so passionate about women’s colleges. Women’s colleges build self-confidence and self-esteem (and studies support this as well).
Read my other blog posts about how women’s colleges build young women’s self-confidence and self-esteem.
This is one of the reasons I’m so passionate about women’s colleges. Women’s colleges build self-confidence and self-esteem (and studies support this as well).
Read my other blog posts about how women’s colleges build young women’s self-confidence and self-esteem.
- College’s for Women, The Many Advantages of Attending
- Student Satisfaction at a Women’s College
- Women's Underrepresentation in Politics Makes Women's Colleges Relevant
- Advantages of a Women’s College
- Did You Know This About a Women’s College?
- The Best Kept College Secret: Women’s Colleges
- Is a Women’s College Right for You? Eight Questions to Ask
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Quote: "I am not going to an all-women's college, so why are we wasting time even looking!?"
I love this blog post, "I am not going to a women's college" and know you will as well!
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Social Activism /Justice is Alive at Women’s Colleges
Meet Victoria Bolden a student at Bennett College, class of 2015 and learn about her social justice work via a short video, A Photo Story by Victoria Bolden. Victoria's video was published on YouTube on September 23, 2103 with the following description - "Bennett College student Victoria Bolden describes her experience with social activism at Bennett College and her leadership in the 2013 Moral Monday march."
Below is a video of Bennett College during the autumn that I know you will enjoy.
Learn more about Bennett College by visiting their Web site or here.
Below is a video of Bennett College during the autumn that I know you will enjoy.
Learn more about Bennett College by visiting their Web site or here.
Monday, September 23, 2013
Engineering Programs for Women
Engineering holds great promise for women as a career. If you're thinking about a career in engineering, check out the engineering program at Smith College. The first women’s college to offer an engineering major, they also have a top-notch engineering department.
Here’s an article, “How to reengineer an engineering major at a women's college” that I think you will enjoy and starts with:
“A Smith College professor's program may provide a pattern for how to attract and keep women engineers.
The story is legendary: Glenn Ellis arrives at his engineering class dressed as a mountain climber. He hooks a rope to the ceiling, projects snow-capped scenery on the wall, and asks a volunteer to join him in a mock ascent.
It's not an exaggeration to say that at moments like these, students hang on Professor Ellis's every word.
His continuum mechanics class had been studying the case of a major hotel walkway that collapsed in 1981. By discussing materials and structures from a climber's perspective, he not only made the lesson fun, but he also "masterfully illustrated the underlying concept of what went wrong ... in a completely different context," says Prof. Borjana Mikic. She has known Ellis since they arrived in 2001 to create the Picker Engineering Program at Smith College here.”
Here’s what students have said about Professor Glenn Ellis (source)
“Ellis is AMAZING. He's one of the reasons that I'm staying in the engineering program. The projects are great, and while I have some trouble with the material, Ellis is MORE than willing to help out. In fact, sometimes I think that he wishes that more people wanted his help- that’s exactly how much he wants to help.”
“ABSOLUTELY one of, if not, the greatest professors/teachers I have ever had. He is also the nicest man I have ever met. My advice: Ask about his dog.”
“I love this man. He is definitely one of the best professors I've ever had. He really cares about whether or not you understand something. He wants us to learn, based on what we knew coming into the course, instead of a set bar that we all have to reach. Best class I've taken by far.”
“Oh wow! If every professor were like Ellis, then all teachers would be awesome. His lectures were engaging and interesting as well as helpful. He is one of the best professors I've ever had and by far the best engineering professor in the department. I learned so much that I can't even begin to say!”
To learn more about the engineering program at Smith College, visit their Web site.
If you are interested in other STEM fields, for starters, check out Smith's computer science, astronomy, physics, and/or math/statistics majors. For all STEM majors check out their academic programs page.
Here’s an article, “How to reengineer an engineering major at a women's college” that I think you will enjoy and starts with:
“A Smith College professor's program may provide a pattern for how to attract and keep women engineers.
The story is legendary: Glenn Ellis arrives at his engineering class dressed as a mountain climber. He hooks a rope to the ceiling, projects snow-capped scenery on the wall, and asks a volunteer to join him in a mock ascent.
It's not an exaggeration to say that at moments like these, students hang on Professor Ellis's every word.
His continuum mechanics class had been studying the case of a major hotel walkway that collapsed in 1981. By discussing materials and structures from a climber's perspective, he not only made the lesson fun, but he also "masterfully illustrated the underlying concept of what went wrong ... in a completely different context," says Prof. Borjana Mikic. She has known Ellis since they arrived in 2001 to create the Picker Engineering Program at Smith College here.”
Here’s what students have said about Professor Glenn Ellis (source)
“Ellis is AMAZING. He's one of the reasons that I'm staying in the engineering program. The projects are great, and while I have some trouble with the material, Ellis is MORE than willing to help out. In fact, sometimes I think that he wishes that more people wanted his help- that’s exactly how much he wants to help.”
“ABSOLUTELY one of, if not, the greatest professors/teachers I have ever had. He is also the nicest man I have ever met. My advice: Ask about his dog.”
“I love this man. He is definitely one of the best professors I've ever had. He really cares about whether or not you understand something. He wants us to learn, based on what we knew coming into the course, instead of a set bar that we all have to reach. Best class I've taken by far.”
“Oh wow! If every professor were like Ellis, then all teachers would be awesome. His lectures were engaging and interesting as well as helpful. He is one of the best professors I've ever had and by far the best engineering professor in the department. I learned so much that I can't even begin to say!”
To learn more about the engineering program at Smith College, visit their Web site.
If you are interested in other STEM fields, for starters, check out Smith's computer science, astronomy, physics, and/or math/statistics majors. For all STEM majors check out their academic programs page.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Friday, September 20, 2013
What Does Keisha Knight Pulliam, Bernice King, and Esther Rolle Have in Common?
They’re all Lady Jaguars!
I don’t know about you, but I love learning about graduates of women’s colleges. So when I recently came across this online post, “Lady Jaguars: 10 Famous Women Who Attended Spelman College” I knew I had to share it here. While there are many more wonderful women who have graduated from Spelman College, this particular list includes:
Keisha Knight Pulliam
“The House of Payne actress graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sociology in 2001. While attending Spelman, she became a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority. In 2011, she founded Kamp Kizzy at Spelman College, as a means for empowering young girls.”
Bernice King
“The youngest child of the late Civil Rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Bernice is an ordained minister. She graduated in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, and passed the State Bar of Georgia. In 2007, she returned to Spelman to announce the “Be A King” scholarship in honor of her late mother, Coretta Scott King.”
Esther Rolle
“Famous for her roles in popular ’70s shows like Maude and Good Times, Esther attended Spelman in the early ’40s. She was also a member of Zeta Phi Beta sorority.”
From Wikipedia:
“Spelman College is a four-year liberal arts women's college located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The college is part of the Atlanta University Center academic consortium in Atlanta. Founded in 1881 as the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary, Spelman was the fourth historically black female institution of higher education to receive its collegiate charter in 1924. It thus holds the distinction of being one of America's oldest historically black colleges for women.
Spelman is ranked among the nation's top liberal arts colleges by U.S. News and World Reports. The college is ranked among the top 50 four-year colleges and universities for producing Fulbright Scholars, and was ranked the second largest producer of African-American college graduates who attend medical school. Forbes magazine ranks Spelman among the nation's top ten best women's colleges. Moreover, Spelman has been ranked the #1 regional college in the South by U.S. News and World Report and is ranked among the Best 373 Colleges and Universities in America by the Princeton Review.
The daughters of Bill Cosby, Henry Louis Gates, Gerald Levert, Martin Luther King, Jr., Morgan Freeman and Sidney Poitier attended Spelman. Spelman is also the alma mater of several notable Americans including the CEO of Sam's Club and former Executive Vice President of Walmart, Rosalind Brewer; Pulitzer Prize Winner, Alice Walker; Dean of Harvard College, Evelynn M. Hammonds; and actress, Keshia Knight Pulliam.”
Learn more about Spelman by visiting their Web site.
I don’t know about you, but I love learning about graduates of women’s colleges. So when I recently came across this online post, “Lady Jaguars: 10 Famous Women Who Attended Spelman College” I knew I had to share it here. While there are many more wonderful women who have graduated from Spelman College, this particular list includes:
Keisha Knight Pulliam
“The House of Payne actress graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sociology in 2001. While attending Spelman, she became a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority. In 2011, she founded Kamp Kizzy at Spelman College, as a means for empowering young girls.”
Bernice King
“The youngest child of the late Civil Rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Bernice is an ordained minister. She graduated in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, and passed the State Bar of Georgia. In 2007, she returned to Spelman to announce the “Be A King” scholarship in honor of her late mother, Coretta Scott King.”
Esther Rolle
“Famous for her roles in popular ’70s shows like Maude and Good Times, Esther attended Spelman in the early ’40s. She was also a member of Zeta Phi Beta sorority.”
From Wikipedia:
“Spelman College is a four-year liberal arts women's college located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The college is part of the Atlanta University Center academic consortium in Atlanta. Founded in 1881 as the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary, Spelman was the fourth historically black female institution of higher education to receive its collegiate charter in 1924. It thus holds the distinction of being one of America's oldest historically black colleges for women.
Spelman is ranked among the nation's top liberal arts colleges by U.S. News and World Reports. The college is ranked among the top 50 four-year colleges and universities for producing Fulbright Scholars, and was ranked the second largest producer of African-American college graduates who attend medical school. Forbes magazine ranks Spelman among the nation's top ten best women's colleges. Moreover, Spelman has been ranked the #1 regional college in the South by U.S. News and World Report and is ranked among the Best 373 Colleges and Universities in America by the Princeton Review.
The daughters of Bill Cosby, Henry Louis Gates, Gerald Levert, Martin Luther King, Jr., Morgan Freeman and Sidney Poitier attended Spelman. Spelman is also the alma mater of several notable Americans including the CEO of Sam's Club and former Executive Vice President of Walmart, Rosalind Brewer; Pulitzer Prize Winner, Alice Walker; Dean of Harvard College, Evelynn M. Hammonds; and actress, Keshia Knight Pulliam.”
Learn more about Spelman by visiting their Web site.
See How a Sociology, a Political Science, and a Classical Languages Majors Spent Their Summer.
How I Spent My Summer Vacation – students of Bryn Mawr College share their experiences:
Highlights from this blog post include:
"Sociology major Lisa Merrick ’14 interned in the Department of College and Career Readiness of the Office of Academic Programming and Support in the central office of D.C. Public Schools. Merrick had the opportunity to hear from Chancellor Kaya Henderson about the district goals for public schools to reach by 2017, helped distribute diplomas to a number of Washington high schools, and interacted with deputy chiefs of other departments in the Central Office."
"Political science major Lauren Buckheit ’15 worked on social media and website management for CeaseFirePA, a non-profit organization dedicated to taking a stand against gun violence. She also worked on organizing donations and fundraising for the CeaseFirePA Education Project. “…[F]undraising is key to keeping a non-profit open and knowing I was making a difference made the at times tedious work that much easier,” she wrote."
"During an archaeological dig at Sant’Omobono, located in central Rome, classical languages major Zoe Fox ’14 excavated “everything from intact medieval clay vessels, to waterlogged archaic Roman material far below street level, to fascist orange juice bottles.” The site, a religious sanctuary in the Archaic and Republican periods, was occupied throughout the Middle Ages, rediscovered and first excavated in the Fascist era. Of the dig, Fox wrote, “It’s very exhausting, extremely hot, and I’ve pickaxed through more dirt than I thought possible, but it’s worth every second to discover so many amazing artifacts!”"
About Bryn Mawr College
"Bryn Mawr is one of the world's most distinctive, distinguished colleges. Every year 1,300 undergraduate women and 400 graduate students from around the world gather on the College's historic campus to study with leading scholars, conduct advanced research, and expand the boundaries of what's possible.
- A Bryn Mawr woman is defined by a rare combination of personal characteristics:
- An intense intellectual commitment
- A purposeful vision of her life
- A desire to make a meaningful contribution to the world.
We hope that this energy is tangible in these Web pages, and we encourage you to come to campus and experience it for yourself. It is what makes us proud to be Bryn Mawr."
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Women’s College Trivia: Gone With The Wind
We all know this classic book, Gone With The Wind, but did you know that the author, Margaret Mitchell attended Smith College?
"Margaret Mitchell grew up in Atlanta at the turn of the 20th century. As a child she heard many stories from Civil War veterans and had an active imagination of the Old South, which she projected through her book. She went to Smith College in MA, one of the top women's colleges in the US at the time. She returned to the south to work as a reporter for the Atlanta Journal. She was said to have had quite the personality, very headstrong, confident and a firecracker. Her mother was a suffragette and she grew up in the movement. She spent ten years writing Gone With The Wind, her only book." Source
"Margaret Mitchell grew up in Atlanta at the turn of the 20th century. As a child she heard many stories from Civil War veterans and had an active imagination of the Old South, which she projected through her book. She went to Smith College in MA, one of the top women's colleges in the US at the time. She returned to the south to work as a reporter for the Atlanta Journal. She was said to have had quite the personality, very headstrong, confident and a firecracker. Her mother was a suffragette and she grew up in the movement. She spent ten years writing Gone With The Wind, her only book." Source
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Life After A Women’s College: Roller Derby
I have always wanted to partake in roller derby, so when I saw this announcement from Smith College, I knew I simply had to post the information.
Announcement Highlights:
"Perhaps it has something to do with Smith students’ feistiness, their willingness to take on challenge, turn toward conflict, get ahead of anyone slowing them down, and overcome obstacles.
Or maybe they just like to skate around an oval track.
Whatever the reason, several Smith alumnae (and a visiting faculty member) have taken up the fast-growing sport of roller derby. Half a dozen Smith women compete with the local league, Pioneer Valley Roller Derby (PVRD), the premier flat track roller derby club in Western Mass., and nearly as many have past experience in local roller derby.
For those who haven’t noticed, flat track roller derby has seen a wheel-spinning growth since the sport evolved in 2001. Unlike the roller derby of the 20th century, which became overshadowed by theatrics and fixed outcomes, modern roller derby has grown into a widely respected competitive game, played internationally. The sport is dominated by women's amateur teams, though it is quickly adding men's, co-ed and junior teams, and is among consideration for inclusion in the Olympics. PVRD is a co-ed club with a budding junior program.
“Roller derby embodies a lot of the values I saw being cultivated on campus during my time at Smith,” says Teresa Huang '10, whose team is slated for competition this weekend. “The importance of teamwork, perseverance, pushing through obstruction, leadership. The culture of the sport is very do-it-yourself, and has very woman-centric roots.”"
About Smith College: “Since its founding in 1871, Smith College has provided women of high ability and promise an education of uncompromising quality. A world-class faculty of scholars are fully engaged with their students' intellectual development, and an open curriculum encourages each student to explore many fields of knowledge. Mentors for scholarship, leadership and service, across all spectrums of endeavor, allow Smith students to observe different models of achievement, then set their own course with conviction.”
Learn why an education is as unique as you!
Great information for First Year Students.
Learn why Smith College is a women’s college! (YEA!!!!!!!)
Learn about College Affordability at Smith College.
Learn about how Smith alumnae enjoy success after Smith.
Announcement Highlights:
"Perhaps it has something to do with Smith students’ feistiness, their willingness to take on challenge, turn toward conflict, get ahead of anyone slowing them down, and overcome obstacles.
Or maybe they just like to skate around an oval track.
Whatever the reason, several Smith alumnae (and a visiting faculty member) have taken up the fast-growing sport of roller derby. Half a dozen Smith women compete with the local league, Pioneer Valley Roller Derby (PVRD), the premier flat track roller derby club in Western Mass., and nearly as many have past experience in local roller derby.
For those who haven’t noticed, flat track roller derby has seen a wheel-spinning growth since the sport evolved in 2001. Unlike the roller derby of the 20th century, which became overshadowed by theatrics and fixed outcomes, modern roller derby has grown into a widely respected competitive game, played internationally. The sport is dominated by women's amateur teams, though it is quickly adding men's, co-ed and junior teams, and is among consideration for inclusion in the Olympics. PVRD is a co-ed club with a budding junior program.
“Roller derby embodies a lot of the values I saw being cultivated on campus during my time at Smith,” says Teresa Huang '10, whose team is slated for competition this weekend. “The importance of teamwork, perseverance, pushing through obstruction, leadership. The culture of the sport is very do-it-yourself, and has very woman-centric roots.”"
About Smith College: “Since its founding in 1871, Smith College has provided women of high ability and promise an education of uncompromising quality. A world-class faculty of scholars are fully engaged with their students' intellectual development, and an open curriculum encourages each student to explore many fields of knowledge. Mentors for scholarship, leadership and service, across all spectrums of endeavor, allow Smith students to observe different models of achievement, then set their own course with conviction.”
Learn why an education is as unique as you!
Great information for First Year Students.
Learn why Smith College is a women’s college! (YEA!!!!!!!)
Learn about College Affordability at Smith College.
Learn about how Smith alumnae enjoy success after Smith.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Quote: Graduates of Women's College Have Happier Lives and Careers
Sarah F. from Coraopolis, PA says this about women’s colleges: "Women's colleges provide a unique educational experience for young women in very formative years. Women's college alumnae are more successful than their co-ed counterparts and generally report that they are happier in their lives and careers."
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Friday, September 13, 2013
Learn a Foreign Language
Wellesley College announced earlier this week that Portuguese is their newest language you can learn at the college. You also can learn Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi-Urdu, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Russian, Spanish, and Swahili.
Wellesley College is a women’s college and is located in Wellesley, MA.
“Wellesley is known for the excellence of its education, the beauty of its setting, its gifted faculty, and the uniqueness of its campus culture.
But most of all, Wellesley is known for the thousands of accomplished, thoughtful women it has sent out into the world for over 100 years—women who are committed to making a difference.”
Wellesley College is a women’s college and is located in Wellesley, MA.
“Wellesley is known for the excellence of its education, the beauty of its setting, its gifted faculty, and the uniqueness of its campus culture.
But most of all, Wellesley is known for the thousands of accomplished, thoughtful women it has sent out into the world for over 100 years—women who are committed to making a difference.”
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Smart Women Sweat
"The women of Agnes Scott College prove "Smart Women Sweat" in this tour of their campus to the hit song, "Roar" by Katy Perry. Check out more on Agnes Scott College and their programs or learn more about the athletics program at ASC."
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Thinking of a Career in Public Service?
Consider attending a women’s college!
I really enjoyed reading this post: Advice for Tomorrow’s Women Leaders and if you are thinking about a career in public service I know you will as well. In this blog post, you’ll read about advice from various 2013 commencement speakers including:
I really enjoyed reading this post: Advice for Tomorrow’s Women Leaders and if you are thinking about a career in public service I know you will as well. In this blog post, you’ll read about advice from various 2013 commencement speakers including:
- Arianna Huffington editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post speaks at Smith College 2013 commencement
- Valerie Jarrett White House Senior Advisor speaks at Wellesley College 2013 commencement
- Ruth Owades Scripps Alumna Entrepreneur speaks at Scripps College 2013 commencement
- Kavita Ramdas, a social justice activist from New Delhi speaks at Mount Holyoke College 2013 commencement
Monday, September 9, 2013
First-Year Students Doing the Roanoke Romp!
Here's a short video that I think you'll really enjoy!
"First-year students from Hollins University spent an afternoon getting to know their new host community by visiting the Mill Mountain Star and downtown Roanoke."
Hollins University is a women's college and is located in Roanoke, VA. At Hollins you'll receive the women's college advantage! In addition to excellent academics, you'll have lots of fun.
Schedule a campus visit to see if Hollins is right for YOU!
"First-year students from Hollins University spent an afternoon getting to know their new host community by visiting the Mill Mountain Star and downtown Roanoke."
Hollins University is a women's college and is located in Roanoke, VA. At Hollins you'll receive the women's college advantage! In addition to excellent academics, you'll have lots of fun.
Schedule a campus visit to see if Hollins is right for YOU!
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Saturday, September 7, 2013
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