Campus News
Lynn Pasquerella named 18th President of Mount Holyoke College
On October 31st, 2009, after a unanimous vote, the Board of Trustees announced Lynn Pasquerella as the 18th President of Mount Holyoke College. In addition to her background as a successful scholar and administrator, Pasquerella, class of ’80 claims Mount Holyoke as her Alma Mater, a source of great pride for the Mount Holyoke Community. Pasquerella’s presidency will begin on July 10, 2010 at which time she will fill the roles of President of Mount Holyoke College as well as professor of philosophy.
Local
Congratulations to poet Anna Ross '97 of Dorchester, winner of this year's New Women's Voices Prize in Poetry! The prize is awarded annually by Finishing Line Press to a woman who has yet to publish a full-length book, in order to promote both her voice and the voices of women poets in general.
Anna's book, Hawk Weather, explores the link between the human and natural world - how we find our lives reflected in our surroundings and the give and take that results. It is available at finishinglinepress.com under “New and Forthcoming Titles”. Anna has moved back to Massachusetts recently...get in touch at annavqross@earthlink.net.
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Upcoming event: Young Alumnae Pub Night at Clerys, November 11.
The Mount Holyoke Club of Boston welcomes you! The club’s mission is to strengthen the Mount Holyoke community in our area by cultivating an active association of Boston metro area alumnae who are connected to, informed of, and actively involved in the life and work of the college and the Alumnae Association. The club aims to foster meaningful relationships among all alumnae through both social and professional activities.
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