Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardBryn Mawr home with castle-like turret for sale for $2.8M The gated home’s nearly 2-acre property also has a pool has a gated driveway that leads to a front entryway with a two-story turret reminiscent of a castle “It’s an incredible entryway,” said listing agent Jody Kotler of Keller Williams Main Line The effect is amplified by mature plantings and soft landscaping lights the interior is a juxtaposition of classic and modern a balance achieved in part thanks to ample windows including a spacious second-floor primary suite in a wing of its own the bathroom has a light and airy feel thanks to numerous windows and a skylight Skylights can also be found in the vaulted ceiling in the kitchen stainless steel appliances and marble countertops with exposed brick The owners went high-end with the appliances side-by-side Subzero refrigerator and freezer adding to the home’s entertaining capabilities Elsewhere on the first floor is a sunroom complete with a built-in bar It’s situated adjacent to the family room and has access to the stone-and-brick patio a space that’s used to both unwind and to entertain The patio looks out on mature trees and a tiered brick wall The use of brick here also hearkens back to the material used inside the home “The actual land and the landscaping and the location is just completely over the top,” Kotler said of the space The below message was sent to faculty and staff on May 1 Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardBryn Mawr College’s first Black graduate had to walk a mile to get to class A new monument honors her journey.Artist Nekisha Durrett's 'Don’t Forget to Remember (Me)' makes sure we remember the College's racist past D.C. artist Nekisha Durrett first took the “Black at Bryn Mawr” walking tour at Bryn Mawr College in February 2023 It was there that she learned about Enid Cook who considered one of the first academically elite public high schools for Black students in the country Cook went on to become the college‘s first Black graduate in 1931 Despite the wishes of former college president M Carey Thomas and other faculty who rejected the idea of admitting Black students Cook was permitted to enroll in the women’s college in 1927 Thomas and her successor Marion Park barred the future microbiologist from living on campus forcing Cook to walk roughly one mile to and from class who was advocating for Cook’s admission to Bryn Mawr who marveled at both the size and detail of the public art work forms a “square knot,” symbolizing an unbreakable connection and commitment to honor all of Bryn Mawr’s history Don’t Forget honors Cook and the Black servants and groundskeepers who maintained the campus during the early 1900s roughly the same length as Cook’s commute to Bryn Mawr “This campus was literally built on the backs of Black men and women and that labor has been unrecognized as it always is,” Durrett said “It was unrecognized and uncelebrated until Black students wanted to take on the responsibility of bringing their contributions to light.” elevated monument “frozen in time,” Durrett said she wanted something more dynamic and timely Among the pathway’s roughly 10,000 pavers are those engraved with the names of 248 Black workers and staff members whose contributions were hidden or “erased” by the college Each brick is glazed with soil from Perry House, a Black cultural center that was established after student protests in 1972, demanding a more inclusive curriculum and staff “The times that we‘re going through right now we‘re witnessing the blatant attempt to erase and twist history,” Durrett said which is job security for me because these stories are going to be uncovered.” The monument is situated in the Cloisters of the Old Library an enclosed space where the ashes of Thomas were scattered after her death Bryn Mawr Africana Studies and Museum Anthropology professor Monique Scott said the space is a “haunting” location for many Black students “Students let us know that the Cloisters was a space where they didn’t feel welcome and felt kind of heavy for them,” Scott said It‘s about making Black and brown students feel very welcome here and in this space.” rejected Black students and potential workers from entering the college fearing their presence would tarnish its reputation where live-in domestic servants and other personal staff worked and staff have conjured ways to uncover Bryn Mawr’s “untold stories” through the Art Remediating Campus Histories (ARCH) Project Following a student-led strike in 2020 and staff established oral history projects and accessibility initiatives to unravel the hidden or misrepresented elements of Bryn Mawr’s history Among students’ demands was the installation of a public artwork that represented inclusivity Durrett’s proposal was picked out of 110 applications Her previous works include “And The Ancestors Say…," located in D.C.’s Duke Ellington School of the Arts; “We See You” at New York’s Times Square; and “Magnolia,” which memorializes Black women who were murdered by law enforcement Don’t Forget was built in partnership with Philly’s Monument Lab Durrett was assisted by a group of student researchers who dug into the school’s archives to find the names and origins of the school’s Black students and laborers From the dust-covered documents to charred-edged time cards from the 1900s to the ’30s and groundskeepers who had worked on campus and others had ventured from as far as Virginia to study and work at the university Given Durrett’s “profound brilliance” and willingness to work so closely with Bryn Mawr students and department leaders Monument Lab director Paul Farber said the monument came out just as he envisioned “A monument doesn’t just have to tell us about our past But it can be done in a way that’s expansive and inviting,” Farber said “Leave it to an artist like [Durrett] to respond in the most thoughtful and critical ways and open up history anew in expansive terms.” While Durrett understands one monument won’t rid the world of racism or discrimination she‘s hopeful the path inspires future students and alums to continue honoring the Bryn Mawr’s full history and remember the names embossed on the clay bricks The Office of College Communications provides Creative and strategic/issues communications support to the Bryn Mawr College community If you need assistance or have a tip on something we should consider for promotion A team member will respond directly to you within 3-7 business days depending on the nature of your request.  Please use our requests and submissions form to submit news and information for all Communications-related support and news tip submissions (including all faculty scholarship and creative works) Submit Your Request Continuing Bryn Mawr students are invited to apply for two (2) summer internships working on the next phase of the Who Built Bryn Mawr Contact SpecColl@brynmawr.edu with any questions NPR's Morning Edition takes listeners around the country and the world with two hours of multi-faceted stories and commentaries that inform Morning Edition is the most listened-to news radio program in the country “Don’t Forget to Remember (Me)” by Nekisha Durrett is a landscaping monument challenging the college’s racially exclusionary past ''Don't Forget to Remember (Me)'' consists of braided pathways through the courtyard of the Cloisters at Bryn Mawr College It acknowleges the work of Bryn Mawr's Black staff from 1900 to 1940 and the hardships of the college's first Black graduate Bryn Mawr College chemistry professor Michelle Francl says one of the keys to a perfect cup of tea is a pinch of salt Even with Thomas’ name removed from the building many students found Old Library’s landscaped quad creepy not even knowing all of the history of the space,” Durrett said “Don’t Forget” was conceived in consultation with the Monument Lab a Philadelphia-based organization that’s rethinking what a contemporary public monument can be The lab created a public engagement process that draws constituents into thinking about what they want a monument to represent faculty — would mark the official and unofficial places of history on this campus,” said Monument Lab co-founder Paul Farber the Cloisters kept being a point of return.” In addition to the historic and cultural work “Don’t Forget” is doing it also accomplished a practical element that makes an immediate impact on everybody who enters so what had been a depressed area pedestrians had to step down into is now flush at the same level as the Cloisters “Here were visible and invisible barriers repelling people from the space,” Farber said “That there are fewer barriers even to traverse the space — whether you are walking whether you have a stroller — it practices what it preaches: that there is a space for everyone to be welcome.” The free WHYY News Daily newsletter delivers the most important local stories to your inbox WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today. YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is breathing new life into an old PECO building Parents can now check a map revealing levels of lead contamination in Philadelphia schools although the District says it “mischaracterizes” the problem A Philly high school design class made one just for them Together we can reach 100% of WHYY’s fiscal year goal local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY The future is something that is constantly on my mind Whether it is something in the immediate future like deciding when to get certain assignments done especially about what my goals after college are I entered my senior year of high school about as clueless about college as one could be much less thinking about life after high school was a subject that I avoided thinking about It stressed me to even conceive of the possibility of not living in an environment that I’d grown up in and gotten used to I had only a vague idea that I liked the idea of living near the East Coast that my high school provided opportunities to meet with college and university representatives from all over the country I signed myself up for many of these meet-ups the majority of these meetings did not help make my choice any clearer My mom and I vaguely talked about Bryn Mawr College and she suggested I attend one of the meetings at my high school with a rep from the college Little did I know then how significant this decision was for me.   these were just some of the events that I felt separated Bryn Mawr College from other colleges I agreed to have a one-on-one interview with Nichole so she could learn more about me as a student.  College applications felt like a nightmare While I prided myself on my ability to write essays the writing assignments asked of me from each application were draining Deadlines loomed over my head in ways that they have never had I decided to apply to Bryn Mawr College as an Early Decision student as I had felt the most interest in this college and made my choice I made a choice in my college application process that I only applied to four colleges: Bryn Mawr College I am fortunate to be able to share with the reader that I was accepted to Bryn Mawr College an unbelievable relief and joy after having an AP Biology midterm earlier that day.   Another defining moment in my ever-growing Bryn Mawr story was hearing about STEMLA (STEM in the Liberal Arts) I heard of this program through an email I received and initially My favorite classes were always the history courses I loved learning about the past and how that affects our present and future I signed up to take AP Biology for my senior year and the subject was starting to grow on me despite never enjoying the sciences before It wasn’t until I joined a STEMLA interest meeting in April that I realized I wanted nothing more than to be in this program This interest manifested in my attending all three of the interest meetings as well as asking questions at each meeting and giving my feedback after each meeting as well as the many opportunities that pursuing a STEM degree in Bryn Mawr could provide to me The interview I had as part of the STEMLA application process was anxiety-inducing and I resisted the urge to cry following the meeting My stress throughout the late spring was palpable and so many emotions washed over me when I got the email that I was accepted into the program but also as a Bryn Mawr student.   I can confidently say that Bryn Mawr College is an academically rigorous school and in the courses I am currently taking I am being encouraged to think critically about each subject I am studying not relying entirely on the textbook but also learning to solve problems holistically The faculty here want to see the students succeed a trend I’ve noticed with every office hour session I attend This place has been nothing but welcoming and safe a place where I have felt most confident in expressing myself It has been nothing but a healthy transition from high school in California to college in Pennsylvania (aside from the 7+ hour flights back and forth…).  Lauded over the years as one of the most beautiful campuses in America Bryn Mawr is embarking on an ambitious plan to carry on that tradition while also better meeting the needs of students This week, DLR Group was selected as the firm the College will be working with to create a  Comprehensive Campus Plan that will touch on all aspects of campus life DLR will hold on-campus listening sessions between September 2025 and January 2026 to engage the community in the process They’ll be collecting data and feedback on a number of things what a library of the future would look like the relationship between the physical campus and Bryn Mawr’s academic mission “DLR's strong experience and approach towards engaging the entire campus community in the Comprehensive Plan process stood out to the Selection Committee,” says Samir Datta Bryn Mawr’s Vice President for Finance and Administration “We are excited to move forward with their team and confident that their expertise will greatly contribute to the success of this initiative.” The Comprehensive Plan will continue the campus's pioneering American Collegiate Gothic traditions while modernizing all aspects of the community’s experience on campus Flexible academic spaces that link classrooms and research areas in the same buildings are a high priority as is centering the student and faculty experience in all aspects of design the plan will evaluate Bryn Mawr’s libraries with the goal of updating the libraries to meet student and faculty space and research needs "The plans for the library should be forward-thinking with the goal of creating a 'Library of the Future.'" -- from the request for proposals created by the College The Comprehensive Plan will also provide guidelines to upgrade building access and internal and external navigation to make the campus as accessible as possible Two areas of need that are already receiving attention this semester even as the Comprehensive Plan is being developed are creating more spaces on campus for students to gather and improvements to the dining halls including the ability to accommodate the preparation and serving of food for those with allergies “The fact that we’re doing this comprehensive plan doesn’t mean we can’t address some things more immediately,” says Bryn Mawr President Wendy Cadge “These are needs I heard from students and staff that we can act on now The Student Spaces Project has already identified spaces in the Campus Center and Schwartz Gym based on student feedback that are expected to be renovated by the end of this summer Dining Services is partnering with consultants who are versed in contemporary Collegiate Dining design and best practices to develop a short-term plan of how to effectively optimize the College’s current dining facilities the more successful this project will be,” says Cadge Project Award and Kick-Off: April 2025   The Comprehensive Campus Plan will be developed alongside the College’s Strategic Plan Key themes likely to be addressed in the Strategic Plan include academic excellence and the transformation of our facilities and operating systems "The transformation of our facilities and operating systems is a key priority to strengthen and enrich the College,” says Cadge "Launching this Comprehensive Campus Plan is a big step toward ensuring that our physical spaces align with our values and aspirations This plan will help us create an environment that supports academic excellence and enhances the overall student experience for generations to come." Vote below for the No. 7-seeded Bryn Mawr Mawrtians (Maryland) or fellow 7 seed the Center Point-Urbana Stormin' Pointers (Iowa) to advance beyond the Final Four The winner will face either the Morse Shipbuilders (Maine) or Monroe Cheesemakers (Wisconsin) in the National Championship Game Voting for this matchup will conclude Wednesday High School On SI voting polls are intended to be a fun way to create fan engagement and express support for your favorite high school athletes and teams there are no awards for winning the voting Our primary focus is to highlight the abilities and accomplishments of all the athletes and teams included in our poll Michigan has the only Martians in the country among U.S. high schools, and Bryn Mawr has the only Mawrtians. Mascot pride is brimming at the 140-year-old Baltimore school Would they be in this position simply as the Pointers But Stormin’ Pointers wielding lightning bolts are an out-of-this-world force to be reckoned with in the mascot universe "the schools in the towns of Center Point and Urbana merged several years ago Center Point's mascot was a Pointer and Urbana was the Cyclones There was a strong desire to retain both mascots in some way which led to the Pointer within the tornado It was a great way to promote unity during the transition." The physical mascot's name is Stormin' Norman To get live updates on your phone — as well as follow your favorite teams and top games — you can download the SBLive Sports app: Download iPhone App | Download Android App -- Mike Swanson | swanson@scorebooklive.com | @sblivesports © 2025 ABG-SI LLC - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER The below message was sent to faculty and staff on March 6 Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information The landscaped courtyard contains a piece by Nekisha Durrett called “Don’t Forget to Remember (Me).”  Artist Nekisha Durrett’s latest piece of provocative public art illuminates a dark chapter in the history of the Philadelphia women’s college.   XLinkedInEmailLinkGiftFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftBy April 26 2025 at 8:00 AM EDTBookmarkSaveFor an elite liberal arts college rooted in rigorous academics Don’t kiss on certain benches or under certain arches or you’ll break up Walk through these poles with a friend and you’re bound to have an argument Beware the customs reserved exclusively for seniors and alums who alone are entitled to begin the school’s ancient Greek chant and she fought to keep Black students out of the university The below message was sent to faculty and staff on January 17 a pioneering woman and math teacher enlisted the help of a well-known Main Line architect to design an elegant home for her in Bryn Mawr another woman ahead of her time did her best to preserve the historic property in perpetuity the forward-looking vision of both hangs in the balance in Lower Merion The Township’s Board of Commissioners are wrangling with what to do with the potentially imperiled property how aggressively they want to pursue historic preservation as development pressure builds in Philadelphia’s western suburbs The property in question is 17 Elliott Avenue Located on the first block off of Lancaster Avenue in the heart of Bryn Mawr the residence is something of a time capsule in the midst of modernity neighboring homes were razed to allow the expansion of Bryn Mawr’s commercial corridor particularly the offices of water utility Aqua Pennsylvania a Philadelphia-based scientific organization billed as the first independent biomedical research institute in the United States which can offer protections against exterior alterations and demolition 17 Elliott Avenue was built for Helen Sleeper Pearson and her partner Helen Dean King in 1900 The home was designed by William Lightfoot Price a groundbreaking architect of the Arts and Craft movement.| Photo: Michael Bixler whether Lower Merion’s commissioners deem that appropriate remains an open question Although the township’s Historical Commission voted to confidently recommend approval of the nomination last fall the township’s codes require both its Building and Planning Committee and Board of Commissioners to sign off narrowly staving off a trip to indefinite limbo by a 5-4 vote before commissioners moved to punt the matter to a May 14 meeting ostensibly to allow time to gather more information Harris and other proponents of listing say the current owner of the property plans to vacate the property soon and retire to Florida and worry he may sell to Aqua to fuel further expansion of its offices Neither the owner of the home nor Aqua responded to a request for comment by this article’s deadline Some opposed to the nomination acknowledge the home appears to have significantly deferred maintenance with the apparent financial burden of repair exceeding the current owner’s capacities According to information shared by Township commissioners the owner has expressed opposition to the nomination citing concerns over his financial security and potential impacts to the resale value of the home The owner’s opposition to the nomination lies at the heart of the debate for the commissioners whose membership also comprises the Building and Planning Committee Most appear to acknowledge the home’s historic bona fides All also seem to agree that the Township has never before listed a property on its historic inventory over opposition of the owner where they disagree is whether or not it is time to break with that precedent setting up an acute question to be answered by the board in the months ahead: shall the Township prioritize preserving historic properties for the benefit of the community or private property rights for the benefit of their owners That March is Women’s History Month strikes Harris as a compelling cosmic coincidence A professional preservationist who has made 17 Elliott Avenue a personal passion project Harris gravitates toward the stories of Pearson and King Both were born to wealthy families in the 1860s They used their positions of privilege as springboards to trailblazing lives Pearson obtained both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Smith College in Massachusetts and was reportedly the first graduate student ever enrolled there She later enrolled for further study at Bryn Mawr College at the time the only women’s college in the nation to offer doctoral studies and began teaching mathematics at The Baldwin School nearby The only known photo of Helen Sleeper Pearson King’s professional interests occasionally crossed into treacherous territory: she became a voice for the early 20th century human eugenics movement and expressed comfort for inner-familial marriage under certain conditions “[This] stands as a reminder of the complex and ethically fraught intersections between science and societal ideologies during that era,” Harris and Wunsch wrote in their nomination “As the eugenics movement fell into scientific obsolescence Pearson and King likely met while the latter was enrolled at Bryn Mawr in the 1890s Census data show the pair were living together at a residence on a small side street in town Pearson commissioned Price to design what would become their private and lasting home Scientist Helen Dean King with her Wistar rats started his career as a carpenter’s apprentice before receiving architectural training under architect Addison Hutton and possibly Frank Furness He spent the first part of his career in partnership with his brother Several other homes designed by Price are presently listed on Lower Merion’s historic inventory none more notable than the French Gothic Woodmont mansion in Gladwyne that property remains the only Price-designed building listed as a “Tier 1” property which provides restrictions on exterior alteration Price’s commission on 17 Elliott Avenue was a unique addition to his portfolio that came during a period of professional transition the Term Professor in Growth and Structure of Cities at Bryn Mawr College who spoke in favor of the nomination at the March 12 meeting culminating in his work designing Arts and Craft-style communities such as Rose Valley he would help establish the firm of Price & McLanahan under which he practiced until his death Elevation drawings by architect William Lightfoot Price of 17 Elliot Avenue | Images courtesy of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia his work on Elliott Avenue was “special,” Cohen said urging Lower Merion’s commissioners to imagine he and Pearson sitting down together to merge their visions “It was a very customized conversation about presenting their identities in a public way in the very coded language of architectural form,” Cohen said “It’s a combination of many adventurous parts Cohen pointed in particular to the home’s main bifurcated facade where a large semicircular arch reminiscent of ancient Pompeii dominates the left half while stone and gothic pointed arches similar to the architecture of Bryn Mawr College rise on the right the real innovation comes at the rear of the property where Pearson specifically requested an attached car garage or “automobile stable” using the parlance of the time an exhaustive search of historical records resulted in the determination that it was a prescient addition and the first of its kind in the Philadelphia region even though car company executives themselves were building homes on the Main Line at the same time there were just 8,000 registered automobiles nationwide a number that would grow to 450,000 within a decade “The inclusion of the attached garage foreshadowed the ubiquitousness that cars would come to have within and beyond the Main Line in the years to come,” it concluded An article published in The Philadelphia Inquirer in 1900 announces William Lightfoot Price’s being contracted to design 17 Elliot Avenue All of these elements would come to be very much appreciated by a future owner Eventually the home passed to Lydia Vickers who sold the home to its present owner in 1983 Vickers currently resides in an out-of-state assisted living facility a well-known Philadelphia preservationist and University of Pennsylvania professor who co-authored the Elliott Avenue nomination acting as an executor of the family estate said that Vickers placed several covenants on the deed of the house at the time of sale to the current owner that require both exterior and interior features of the house to remain as originally designed that the family be given right of first refusal for any subsequent sales and that sale to the neighboring water authority be expressly forbidden As Lower Merion had no historic preservation ordinance at the time it was the best she could do to try and protect the home She was fully aware at the time that there was a start of rampant development on the Main Line,” she said The design of the home at 17 Elliot Avenue included an attached car garage the first of its kind in the Philadelphia region who spoke in favor of the nomination at the Lower Merion meeting believes a listing on the Township’s historic inventory would add a layer of protection to the property Lower Merion’s processes do not take any deed covenants into account: any perceived transgression would fall to the courts to enforce a retired attorney who Galle said knowingly and willingly agreed to the covenants at the time of sale has properly maintained the home remains an open question Several current neighbors spoke at the March 12 meeting supporting his objection to the nomination a significant number of stones fell from the building’s facade revealing a “rotting” substructure beneath Such rot extends to the home’s windows and roof In advance of the Building and Planning Committee meeting Harris and Galle said they received indications that the Township’s commissioners would vote to reject the nomination citing their concern over the owner’s objections and past practice of not adding buildings to its historic inventory under such circumstances and several other members of the preservation community speaking in support while neighbors and friends of the current owner of 17 Elliott Avenue argued against When it came time for commissioners to decide chair Joshua Grimes made a motion to postpone the matter indefinitely saying he believed doing so would effectively kill the effort to list the home and leave it in danger of eventual demolition.  “Let’s be real here we are throwing this out and saying no to this application,” Whelan said “Indefinitely is just a death knell to this.” The interjection kicked off an hours-long debate among the commissioners a vote was called on the motion to postpone indefinitely a later motion by Commissioner Gilda Kramer to postpone until the May 14 meeting passed by a 6-3 vote Whelan appeared the most ardent supporter of approving the nomination He noted that nothing in the Township’s codes required commissioners to deny a historic nomination if the present owner was opposed and that the township’s own Historical Commission had found it strongly met the guidelines for inclusion He also referenced long-running discussions that the Township’s current historic ordinance is inadequate to protect historic properties 17 Elliott Avenue presented an opportunity to change the paradigm “We’re being asked to make a designation which is opposed by the individual owner That’s a very serious shift and I get that it’s new,” Whelan said our historic designation system isn’t working Historic homes on Elliot Avenue were previously demolished to make way for the construction of offices owned by Aqua Pennsylvania Preservation advocates fear that the water utility company will purchase 17 Elliot Avenue from its current owner and demolish it as well Most vigorously opposed was Commissioner V Zelov said he is personally familiar with the owner and knows him to be a “passionate man.” He dismissed concerns over impending sale and demolition of the property as hearsay he had personally protested the demolition of other historic properties “larger” historic properties in Lower Merion were not fully protected Zelov mused whether efforts were best spent elsewhere and said he did not support the nomination “This just isn’t the property to change how we do things,” Zelov said Several commissioners expressed mixed feelings admitting an internal struggle to balance protecting historic properties against development pressure with overriding the wishes of a homeowner claiming significant economic hardship this is easily one of the most difficult decisions I’ve had to make,” said Commissioner Andrew Garvin “Our charge is to weigh the historic significance of this house Ultimately the commissioners seemed to coalesce around a compromise of reconsidering the matter at the May 14 meeting Township staff indicated that would likely allow them time to assemble more information about various aspects of the matter such as to what extent a historic listing would actually impact the value of the property Galle expressed skepticism of the narrative that the current owner of 17 Elliott is under extreme financial duress noting that he agreed to the deed covenants that require upkeep of the home and that both he and his late wife were working professionals she also agreed with Harris that there was a new sense of hope noting the commissioners’ nearly unanimous acknowledgement that the home meets the criteria for historic listing “I look forward to working with commissioners and the property owner to ensure this property and its critical role in women’s and LGBTQ+ history in the township can remain protected for future generations,” Harris said Tags:     Kyle Bagenstose is an independent journalist based in East Mt he writes primarily about environmental and urban topics Well written and this house represents the struggle between historic preservation and property right I’d be more sympathetic to the “financial burden” excuse from the property owner if he didn’t have a shiny Lexus in the driveway You will be sorry for tearing the last one down You should be ashamed of the ones you already demolished You mean to tell me there was NOWHERE else to build an ugly office building and tear down history?seriously The township zoning should be ashamed of themselves I had the same question for the nominators/advocates I can check my notes for specifics if you like but essentially all available evidence points toward a closeted romantic relationship in an era when LGBTQ+ orientation was not widely accepted and thus very few couples came out Their life-long companionship and the fact that the house and other property passed to King after Pearson’s death seemed particularly persuasive I recall there also being several other hallmarks around how Census information was filled out I admittedly am somewhat uncomfortable including such an assertion without indisputable proof but had to weigh that against the risk of completely omitting potentially significant history and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Match Recap: Women's Tennis | 4/19/2025 9:38:00 PM Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Xuemei May Cheng  is the Dean of Graduate Studies, Professor of Physics, and the Rachel C. Hale Professor in the Sciences and Mathematics. She will be giving an endowed lecture titled "Twisters: Explore Nanomaterials for Data Storage and Quantum Computing" on Monday Bryn Mawr College Professor of Physics Xuemei May Cheng had an early interest in figuring out how things work Cheng spent her childhood evenings watching her father meticulously tinker with tiny semiconductor components carefully assembling them into a working TV her passion grew to understand the mechanics of everything "Materials science has fascinated me since I was a little kid," says Cheng I would watch my dad assemble TVs and radios using semiconductor devices she was dismantling semiconductors; the next she was experimenting with ingredients in the kitchen to create meals she had even knitted her own pair of gloves Cheng challenged longstanding stereotypes regarding women in STEM She credits her confidence in pursuing science to her family many people think or used to think that STEM fields are for men and boys,” says Cheng “I was fortunate growing up that my family has a tradition of producing engineers—my brother I already had a familiarity with science and math because of this.” But it wasn’t until college that physics became Cheng’s front-running science “I honestly did not see myself as a physicist for a long time I thought I might be a biologist or maybe even work in medicine," she recalls and during that time the medical field really resonated with me.” Cheng’s freshman year at Nanjing University Enrolled in the highly selective Department for Intensive Instruction a program designed to nurture future STEM faculty she was guided by her introductory physics professor and department chair He encouraged students to approach each homework problem as a research topic stressing the importance of not just solving calculations but reflecting on their implications This mindset transformed physics from a set of equations into a profound way of thinking “Professor Lu sat down with me for half a day to convince me to be a physics major I felt honored that he felt so confident in me and my abilities so I declared physics as my major in my junior year," she says Cheng’s interest in physics focused on semiconductors She first worked on semiconductor materials with tunable energy band gaps for infrared detectors which resulted in her first published research in Applied Physics Letters “My first publication was when I was a master’s student at Nanjing University student to grow epitaxial SiGeC alloy films on silicon substrates,” she says To identify a unique angle for her master’s project She designed to anneal and oxidize the SiGeC films in an oven and study the photoluminescence (PL) of these materials She independently conducted the experiment She credits this experience for shaping her entire career After earning her master’s in microelectronics and solid-state electronics from Nanjing University Cheng moved across the world to pursue her Ph.D Cheng’s field of study shifted to nanomagnetism With the goal of developing the next generation of spintronic devices she researched the magnetic properties of nanomaterials "Semiconductor-based electronics rely on the charge of electrons," she explains "while spintronics harnesses their intrinsic spin offering higher speeds and lower energy consumption for magnetic data storage." Combining her experience in semiconductor materials and curiosity for magnetic nanomaterials to explore diluted magnetic semiconductor thin films sputtering Mn-doped ZnO thin films and investigating their magnetic properties I made my first professional presentation at the 2002 Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials Jagadeesh Moodera from MIT approached me and asked me if I was interested in joining his group as a postdoctoral researcher As I was only a second-year graduate student then Moodera that he had to be patient to wait for five years,” says Cheng Cheng continued her experimental exploration of magnetic nanomaterials and completed her Ph.D dissertation on the magnetization reversal and magnetotransport properties of Co/Pt multilayers with perpendicular magnetic anisotropy she expanded her expertise in synchrotron X-ray techniques during her postdoctoral research at Argonne National Laboratory Cheng joined the faculty of Bryn Mawr College in 2009. Her research career has culminated in a $5 million National Science Foundation Grant for establishing a Research and Education Center for Quantum Materials and Sensing at Bryn Mawr In addition to continuing her research in nanomaterials her professorship at Bryn Mawr has provided her with great opportunities to educate the next generation of women interested in the sciences she has mentored nearly 50 undergraduate students in research programs in engineering and physics at institutions such as Princeton “My research students all have bright futures; some have become tenure-track professors The Department of Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology is pleased to announce the memorial service and reception for Professor Brunilde (Bruni) Sismondo Ridgway (November 14 Download the program for the memorial here. We would be delighted if you can attend in person. If you prefer to join the memorial remotely, here is the Zoom webinar link You will need to register at this link before joining the webinar Questions? Pamela Webb (pwebb@brynmawr.edu) The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) Program is the centerpiece of The Andrew W Mellon Foundation’s initiatives to increase diversity in the faculty ranks of institutions of higher learning the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship works to achieve its mission by identifying and supporting students of great promise and helping them to become scholars of the highest distinction who will go on to transform the academy Attend the MMUF Info Session on February 4th from 4-5 p.m Anthropology and Classical Languages double major My research aims to uncover how race and ethnic "othering" were understood in antiquity specifically in Ancient Rome during the Late Republic Period. To answer my research questions I am looking at both literary sources (such as Livy’s historical work, Ab Urbe Condita) and material culture from this period My research has benefitted me because I believe it allows me to engage with anthropology and classics in more meaningful and personal ways As I conduct my own research outside of the classroom I’m able to think about these subjects more critically and in a way that truly interests me My research has also benefited my academics because I am able to apply many of the things I learn in my own research to my classes and vice versa I love being able to explore these multidisciplinary connections which is one of the reasons why I love my research in the first place This fellowship has also helped prepare me for post-graduation because it reassures me that this is the area of academia in which I’m interested in working I now know that I want to go to graduate school with a focus on these topics and will hopefully pursue a career in them in the future as well Mentor: Associate Professor of Religion Molly Farneth (Haverford College) My research focuses on how immigrants practice rest in their homelands and how those rest practices change in submission to American capitalism My methods include archival research from the early waves of immigration I also delve into colonial impositions of time and forms of "peasant resistance" to those unfamiliar conceptions of time My current cultures of interest are Indian My research topic arose from my experiences in and among the Indian immigrant community I have personally seen how the impact of rest and remaining iterations of native forms of rest can radiate out in waves within a community A personal benefit arises because I'm constantly attentive to rest and the consequences that can arise from not valuing it.  The context of my research makes it clear that the doctrines of Christianity have been proselytized as a form of oppression by colonizers This was damaging in such a way that it blighted so many parts of cultural and cognitive diversity seeing how cultures have reclaimed Scripture and realized its liberatory potential has shown me the persistence of both truth and humankind.  President of Enable, Representative for the Students for Disability Justice Committee of Linguistics Brooke Danielle Lillehaugen (Haverford College) My research is focused on the retention of multilingualism and the acquisition of multiple languages by Indigenous youth in the United States and México with a focus on the reclamation of Mesoamerican Indigenous languages such as Zapotec and Huichol I study language shift and reclamation technologies performed by educators in primary institutions in Oaxaca My research has been incredibly eye-opening as I am a reconnecting academic of Wixárika descent seeking to publish further and realize additional opportunities for linguistic justice through the creation of online talking dictionaries My research would not have been possible without the extensive planning and privilege that the Mellon Mays program afforded me in my opportunity to conduct fieldwork and being in dialogue with Central Valley Zapotec languages and their speakers I am incredibly indebted to the Teotitlán del Valle and San Jeronimó Tlacochahuaya pueblos with whom I am collaborating on this work I have presented my work in social justice-oriented academic spaces such as the Mellon Mays Mid-Atlantic conference in Philadelphia I will also be returning to Oaxaca this year to present my work in Linguistics with a focus on Critical Indigenous studies I have been connected to several incredible professors from universities across the United States doing insider research on Indigenous languages Mentors: Assoc. Prof. of Poli. Sci. Marissa Golden, Assoc. Prof. of Sociology Veronica Montes, Asst. Prof of Spanish Juan Suárez Ontaneda My Mellon Mays research revolves around the role of music in the Latinx Community where I use ethnomusicology as a method of understanding I want to investigate the following research questions: I am interested in how the history and presence of Nortena Music in the 21st century mobilized Mexican migrants a Norteno group known as la voz del pueblo or “the voice of the people,” which addresses different issues directly affecting the Latinx Community in the US.  My research has benefited me throughout my time at Bryn Mawr College I have been able to gain a deeper understanding of a topic that hits so close to home and that has aligned with my interest in music this topic has allowed me to immerse myself in an environment with a cohort with different research topics that still provide support for each other to grow in our distinct fields of study Working with my mentors has been an amazing experience where I am not only guided in my research topic as we exchange ideas and knowledge but also in my future plans of attending graduate school navigating post-grad plans has been challenging but MMUF has provided me with the support and guidance to explore the field of Academia I am invested in facilitating decolonial practices in educational spaces My Mellon Mays research project focuses on Black history education in public high schools and examines how local factors such as the political atmosphere and cultural makeup of individual regions I will analyze the school curriculums' usage or nonuse of Afrocentric perspectives in class materials and the framing of Black narratives I will evaluate the integration of diasporic perspectives into discussions of Black history I will conduct this research through ethical anthropological research methods such as interviews and observations of classroom conversations.  My research has benefited me by providing resources and mentorship to conduct work that supports my community and addresses a pressing racialized issue in K-12 education I have deeply valued the opportunity to learn from and examine the work of Black women educators and scholars who have been reshaping Black historical education in incredible and meaningful ways MMUF has given me the tremendous opportunity to be surrounded by an intellectual community of POC academics who have offered incredible insight for navigating a future as a Ph.D Bryn Mawr College has participated in the MMUF program since its inception in 1988 there are ten MMUF students at the College: five seniors and five juniors The application process is open primarily to sophomores and takes place every spring -Underrepresented minority students interested in pursuing a research project in one of the Mellon designated fields of study (see below) who has a demonstrated commitment to eradicating racial disparities in academia and who wishes to pursue research in one of the designated areas How do different kinds of revolutions feed one another culture and politics work together to form and normalize or defang the radicalism of the new order We use the word "revolution" to describe all kinds of upheavals but how do these different kinds of revolutions feed one another?  How how does art inspire political change?  Or vice versa?  How do dramatic shifts in gender and sexual norms drive broader cultural overthrow culture and politics work together to form and normalize or even sometimes defang the radicalism of the new order?  Focus ranges across the three courses to cover multiple revolutionary moments but our two strongest anchors in time and place are Philadelphia during the American Revolution (1775-1778) and Prague during the Velvet Revolution (1989) while “Revolution in Modern European History,” with its historical overview of revolutions provides the historical foundation to the cluster the coursework includes field trips to Philadelphia and a week-long class trip to Prague where we focus on the political and artistic history of the Velvet Revolution meeting and working with artists who were involved and continue in the revolutionary tradition.  We also experience Prague as an historical city with important ties to the so-called “Enlightenment” and “Age of Revolution” out of which the foment of the American Revolution grew.  We meet with Czech revolutionaries who participated in the 1968 Prague Spring.  we develop a performance that we workshop in Prague and bring back to Bryn Mawr which serves as the College's Mainstage fall production How did the colonies along the eastern seaboard of North America go, in the space of just a few years, from understanding themselves as proudly British, to going to war to make real a “declaration” of Independence?  There are many answers to this question, but in this class, taught by Bethany Schneider we focus on Philadelphia and on literature pamphlets and newspaper screeds that helped change Philadelphians’ understanding of what liberty is and should be.  Theorizing both speech acts and print culture we look at materials leading up to and away from the Revolution asking how it is imagined into being and then imagined into a safe and consumable history.  We take several field trips into the city to Revolutionary sites and sites of powerful fiction-making where the Revolution continues to be dished up as national fantasy.  In addition to mainstream Revolutionary discourse this course explores anti-racist and feminist radicalisms that found voice and strength in the revolutionary moment particularly members of Black religious communities and white upper-class women to wrest Revolutionary potential away from the drive toward a new order that merely redefined and re-empowered fraternal patriarchy.  This course, taught by Anita Kurimay examines the transformative role of revolution in shaping modern Europe from the late 18th century to the present centering the experiences and contributions of women and marginalized communities Through case studies such as the French Revolution and justice were driven by diverse voices often left out of traditional narratives.  The course highlights the intersections of class and ethnicity within revolutionary movements ethnic minorities and migrants shaped European history and political ideologies like liberalism and cultural artifacts to uncover the stories of those who fought for inclusion and equity against entrenched systems of power.  By the end of the course students gain a nuanced understanding of how revolutionary change was forged not just in halls of power but in streets laying the groundwork for contemporary struggles for justice and equality Back to the 360 Website How to Apply Featured Clusters | Previous Clusters "My time at Bryn Mawr has been the most formative years of my life—I have learned not only about who I am but also about who I want to become and how I want to continue to build and foster community once I leave." and I am a current Bryn Mawr senior International Studies Major with minors in Political Science and Middle Eastern My time at Bryn Mawr has been the most formative years of my life—I have learned not only about who I am but also about who I want to become and how I want to continue to build and foster community once I leave As a junior and senior in high school amid the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic I was left with a lot of time to reflect on the way I wanted to exist in the world and where my passions lay the political and social climate in the world around me made me feel overwhelmed because I knew I wanted to engage in something where I felt like I could make a positive difference how to build the confidence to take up space and advocate for others and noncompetitive community like Bryn Mawr to build that confidence.  I wound up connecting with Bryn Mawr because even though I wasn’t sure exactly how it would happen I knew Bryn Mawr would be the kind of space that would guide me and help me gain a greater perspective on where my life could go I was struck by how she described Bryn Mawr students being non-competitive with one another in and out of the classroom I was also struck by how even when Bryn Mawr students didn’t know how exactly they wanted to make a difference they knew they would nevertheless leave their mark on the world and work to find a way to do so.  This kind of community resonated with me because it was a stark contrast from my high school experience It also made me feel like Bryn Mawr was the space that I needed to be in to connect with a community of people who are encouraged to follow their passions and have the intention of leaving the world and their community better than they found it Every time I had a question about what I wanted out of my college experience my gut told me Bryn Mawr would have the answers The one-on-one advice and encouragement I have received from her to follow my passions and pursue both further degrees and a career in peace building and conflict resolution have impacted my life beyond measure--and given me the hope and confidence to do what I didn’t think was possible and I will aim to pay forward the knowledge As I prepare to move on to my next chapter I hope I can leave Bryn Mawr and the people I have met here with the knowledge that even when we leave this physical space I will always be there to support and celebrate them Leaving Bryn Mawr does not mean the communities we build are fragmenting and dissipating but rather that they will expand and grow via connections to new places and people with the goal of making the unique once-in-a-lifetime community at Bryn Mawr a phenomenon that extends into our lives post-grad Bryn Mawr has transformed both how I see myself and how I see my future and I owe that to the people I have met here who have shown me the magic and power that comes with a community driven by passion and a desire to build a better world.  Students in Bryn Mawr’s STEMLA program got the opportunity to take part in four “mentor circles” with members of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Women in Science (AWIS-PHL) The last of the circles took place earlier this semester and Leila Byerly '25 were joined by AWIS mentors Amy Ott an assistant professor in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at Drexel University College of Medicine; Emily Black visiting assistant professor of neuroscience at Haverford College; and Sharon Willis, co-founder of Integral Molecular which in the past have been aimed at graduate and post-doctoral students are designed to help students set professional and personal goals and build competence and confidence in attaining those goals in a supportive group setting “We are really proud of how this pilot turned out This AWIS-STEMLA collaboration is the first of its kind and we can’t wait to continue this partnership in future years,” says Kelsey Obringer “At the core of this program is mentorship and it's been incredible to help extend our Fellows’ mentorship networks to the broader Philadelphia community.” The students and mentors met four times for sessions focused on time management “The AWIS Mentor Circles allowed me the incredible opportunity to meet inspiring women in science industry I not only explored my interest to learn about ways in which to prepare to enter these pathways myself but was able to also deeply connect with each member in the circle.” the circles were formatted to create space for organic discussion and mentors worked to address issues on the top of Fellows' minds each month "I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to engage in deep discussions regularly with such thoughtful students,” says Black hoping that I could provide the mentees with some useful information and left knowing they taught me just as much." Bryn Mawr’s STEMLA program and AWIS plan to partner again next year “AWIS Philadelphia was delighted to partner with the STEMLA program at Bryn Mawr College to bring its flagship Mentoring Circle Program to undergraduate students interested in STEM and medicine careers,” wrote AWIS-PHL President Ankita Patil and Past-President Roshell Muir in an email "We are excited to continue the program into the 2025-2026 academic year.” Bryn Mawr College’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in the Liberal Arts (STEMLA) program is a free college-transition and mentorship program designed for first-generation limited-income undergraduate students entering Bryn Mawr College The program encompasses all four years of a fellow's time at Bryn Mawr It includes a summer program prior to a student’s first year mentorship throughout their time at Bryn Mawr LEARN MORE ABOUT STEMLA with the rise of the Nazi party to power in Germany Noether faced persecution as both a woman academic and an anti-Nazi Jew She left Germany for a teaching job at Bryn Mawr College During the 1934-1935 academic year Noether taught one graduate level course in Algebra in the department of mathematics Noether died in 1935 at the Bryn Mawr Hospital She was eulogized by Albert Einstein in the New York Times following her death and her ashes were buried in the Cloisters of Bryn Mawr College Noether is considered the most influential female mathematician of the twentieth century contributing both Noether’s theorem and Noether’s second theorem to the fields of physics and mathematics and try your hand at an early mathematics entrance exam by visiting this exhibition on display in Canaday Library's Lusty Cup Annex Bryn Mawr College has once again been recognized as a top producer of student Fulbright recipients by the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This is the third consecutive year that Bryn Mawr has been named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution over 50 Bryn Mawr students have been selected for the Fulbright U.S six Bryn Mawr students were selected to participate in The Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship.  Read their stories Fulbright Top Producing Institutions such as Bryn Mawr value global connection and support members of their campus communities across the United States to pursue international opportunities. Since 1946 the Fulbright Program has provided over 400,000 talented and accomplished students and professionals of all backgrounds with the opportunity to study and work to address complex global challenges "Teaching at a vocational college in Laos has shown me how access to education can empower students with the skills they need for their future and how language barriers can limit opportunity I’ve been volunteering with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation which has reinforced that healthcare isn’t just about innovation; it’s about access My experiences in the classroom and public health outreach have shown me that academic breakthroughs mean little if they don’t reach the people who need them This experience has prepared me for my life-long goal of bridging the gap between scientific innovation and the communities that need it the most." I was an English Teaching Assistant at a high school in a small village in Eastern Germany I lived less than thirty minutes from the historical center of the German Enlightenment–which I now study as a part of my Ph.D Having the opportunity to speak German every day and to live in a part of Germany that is often overlooked was an invaluable experience and gave me a strong foundation in language and teaching to support my current work in grad school." Fulbright alumni work to make a positive impact on their communities and the world and have included 44 heads of state or government and countless leaders and changemakers who build mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.   For more information about the Fulbright Program, visit https://fulbrightprogram.org/  Bryn Mawr students apply for a number of prestigious national scholarships and fellowships These fellowships may provide funding for the last years of undergraduate education for graduate education both in the United States and abroad or even for travel and independent research not tied to an academic institution The International Forum convened in-person at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London on Friday as the College enters a new era of leadership under President Wendy Cadge This special event was open to all members of the Bryn Mawr community In addition to dynamic panels and noteworthy speakers the Forum included professional networking as well as rich social and cultural opportunities View the 2025 International Forum Photo Gallery 6:00 PM               Welcome and Opening Remarks by President Wendy Cadge and College leadership More information will be forthcoming on cultural opportunities in and around London See below to learn more about registration fees 2024 for a special early registration savings An additional discount is available to our Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) which represents alumnae/i from the classes of 2015-2024 JW Marriott Grosvenor House London Radisson Blu Hotel, London Marble Arch An additional block of rooms is available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Radisson Blu Hotel, London Marble Arch When you select your dates and room details The booking deadline for the discounted rate is January 7 Please note any payments made via PayPal will be refunded via check the below excursions were exclusively available to attendees of the International Forum.  Read the biographies of our amazing speakers and panelists below Agnes has more than 26 years progressive experience in organizational transformation predominantly focused on developing strategy and providing commercial leadership in sales and business development She has held leadership positions in organizations including Deloitte Consulting SAP and most recently Safaricom and has had an opportunity to work across Africa She also sits on the Boards of Simba Group African Women in Fintech and Payments and the Payments Association of Kenya Agnes holds a Master’s in Business Administration from United States International University and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Bryn Mawr College She has also been through the Harvard University Women in Leadership program and was recognized in 2010 by Business Daily as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Women in the country Agnes's first priority is her 15 year old daughter Together they have had to suspend their wanderlust and pick up new pleasures like cooking and jigsaw puzzles Haller-Jorden held the positions of officer at J.P Morgan; lead partner at HNC Consulting; executive director at The Learning Labs; and founder of the Public Policy Centre in Philadelphia. An early publication she co-authored for the U.S Environmental Protection Agency was hailed as “a definitive source for innovative public participation practices tied to environmental planning projects.” Haller-Jorden is a frequent speaker and recognized voice in the international media she was invited to speak at the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Women’s Economic Empowerment She has given the keynote addresses at the DEI Best Practices European Summit National Diversity Women’s Business Leadership Conference Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Annual Summit International Women’s Conference and European Commission International Women’s Day Conference; and speeches at 100 Women in Finance the Women’s Forum and the Zurich-based chapter of TED convening events She has been interviewed for the New York Times SRF2 Radio and BBC Radio 4; and was a commentator for “The New World of Work” on FNN Her board appointments and advisory roles are numerous she was named a Wilson Center Global Fellow and joined the boards of India-based foundations BDI and World of Opportunities for Women She is a strategic advisor to EDGE Strategy scholar-in-residence at Emma Willard School and executive-in-residence at Bryn Mawr College and Babson College’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Other appointments include: UN Women National Committee Switzerland; executive board Foundations for Learning; board of trustees Lausanne Business School; European board Healthcare Businesswomen's Association; EU Steering Scientific Committee Meta-analysis of Gender and Science Research; advisory board Öko-Institut Academy of Business and Society; and international council Haller-Jorden was nominated to join the Vital Voices Global Partnership as a faculty member during the Peacebuilding and Development Summer Institute She has been named a European Thought Leader by the IBM Global Innovation Outlook initiative and a Woman Worth Watching by Profiles in Diversity Journal she has acted as a jury member for the Cisco Networking Academy’s European & Emerging Market Awards Haller- Jorden has been featured in Careerpreneurs (Lessons from Leading Women Entrepreneurs on Building a Career Without Boundaries) by Dorothy Perrin Moore and Capitalizing on the Global Workforce by Michael S she has been a visiting scholar at IMD Business School Haller-Jorden attended Princeton University as an advanced standing scholar and Bryn Mawr College, where she earned a B.A magna cum laude in History and received the Helen Taft Manning Prize in History. She was named a Sage Fellow in Design & Environmental Analysis at Cornell University in Industrial Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science She is Professor at Schwarzman/Tsinghua University in Beijing and the Paris School of International Affairs (SciencesPo).  She is Senior Adviser to the Nuclear Threat Initiative in Washington  She is Vice President of the International Institute for Peace in Vienna and Senior Fellow at the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation.  In 2022 she was appointed by Prime Minister Kishida of Japan as a Member of the International Group of Eminent Persons for a World without Nuclear Weapons Additional functions include Senior Network Member of the European Leadership Network and Director of the Board of the Partnership on AI.  She serves as the Chair of the Board of the Dialogue Advisory Group in Amsterdam and sits on a number of non-profit boards in Europe focusing inter alia on geopolitical developments Luthra worked for many years as a staff attorney at the ACLU Women’s Rights Project where she co-authored The Rights of Women: The Authoritative ACLU Guide to Women’s Rights she was a staff attorney at the Office of the Appellate Defender representing indigent clients She began her legal career as a fellow at the ACLU National Legal Department working on race and poverty litigation and the U.S Ms. Tang received her bachelor’s degree in economics and mathematics with honors from Bryn Mawr College and her master’s degree of science in management from Stanford University She is passionate about the long-term future of the esports industry and was recognized as one of the Top 100 Asian-Pacific Women-Powered Leaders by J.P.Morgan and Ernst & Young in 2022 Severa earned her AB in Russian from Bryn Mawr (1995) a MA in Russian from Middlebury College (1997) an MSc in Social Anthropology from the London School of Economics (2003) and an MSc in Reproductive & Sexual Health Research from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (2004).  Severa lives in London with her two children Outside of her coaching and corporate speaking engagements and judge for various entrepreneurship-focused organizations Akua has a master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania a leadership-focused MBA from the Africa Leadership University School of Business and was a Growth and Structure of Cities major at Bryn Mawr College The International Forum is an opportunity to gather our vibrant global community of more than 22,000 alumnae/i and 6,000 parents to: parents and friends of Bryn Mawr from 37 countries and a multitude of time zones registered for the live online events at the inaugural International Forum in 2021 Opt-in under the General Data Protection Regulation to ensure you receive communications regarding this and other programs including the Alumnae Bulletin and Reunion Bryn Mawr to welcome first Community College of Philadelphia transfer students under newly formalized agreement in fall of 2025 Bryn Mawr College and Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) have announced a program-to-program pathway partnership that will allow eligible students at the community college to earn a Bryn Mawr undergraduate degree within select majors in two years To qualify, Community College of Philadelphia students must earn an associate degree with at least a 3.6 GPA and meet Bryn Mawr’s other admission requirements. Eligible majors at Bryn Mawr include Biology, Literatures in English and Mathematics. “We are making every effort to introduce the benefits of a liberal arts education and to provide access to a Bryn Mawr education including to students in the Philadelphia area,” says Chief Enrollment Officer Cheryl Lynn Horsey “We’ve eliminated loans for families with incomes under $110,000 and we continue to meet the full demonstrated need of all students.” In addition to being eligible for Bryn Mawr’s traditional financial aid package Community College of Philadelphia transfer students will be eligible for a $6,000 scholarship available just to them "Bryn Mawr is supporting high-achieving CCP graduates many of whom come from low-income backgrounds as they work toward their undergraduate degrees and use their liberal arts education to make a meaningful impact in their own communities,” Donald Guy Generals president of Community College of Philadelphia “This agreement signifies our community-wide effort to support our students as they continue their education at elite institutions,” says Donald Guy Generals “Bryn Mawr is supporting high-achieving CCP graduates as they work toward their undergraduate degrees and use their liberal arts education to make a meaningful impact in their own communities.” Bryn Mawr will welcome the first CCP transfer students under this agreement in the fall of 2025 A dedicated admissions officer will guide students and CCP staff through the process students will be introduced to their class dean who will support them through their academic journey we want our students to thrive academically while also feeling fulfilled in all other aspects of their lives at and beyond the College We are committed to supporting these students through their holistic journey on campus,” says Dean of Student Success Richie Gebauer As part of its ongoing efforts to recruit a diversity of students Bryn Mawr is looking to partner with a number of additional community colleges in addition to CCP “We’re so proud of our honors students who have graduated and continued their education at Bryn Mawr College over the years,” says Sandra Gonzalez-Torres director of Articulation and Transfer at CCP “This agreement formalizes a longstanding partnership with Bryn Mawr College while expanding opportunities for our students.” Bryn Mawr is one of a small number of colleges and universities to meet 100 percent of demonstrated need for all students Bryn Mawr has increased its financial aid spending by more than 52% the college provided $42.8 million in total institutional financial aid to undergraduate students 78% of Bryn Mawr students receive financial aid Community College of Philadelphia offers more than 100 associate degree academic and proficiency certificate programs Recent graduates continue to strengthen Philadelphia's local economy and workforce The college enables students to embark on a smart path to a bachelor’s degree program with transfer agreements and partnerships to assist in the transition More than three-quarters of graduates in transfer programs continue on to four-year institutions The installation uses custom pavers to create pathways in the Cloisters’ courtyard which create a woven path that Durett describes as “the shape of a knot that cannot be undone and making visual that Bryn Mawr is reexamining its history to tell all of its stories.”   Don’t Forget to Remember (Me) is the centerpiece of Bryn Mawr College’s ARCH Project (Art Remediating Campus Histories). Done in partnership with Monument Lab ARCH is a multi-year collaboration that has engaged students and alums to create a lasting campus public artwork that responds to the legacy of exclusionary practices at the College.   The design for the pathways came in part from a Black at Bryn Mawr tour Durrett took prior to submitting her proposal to the College “There was a tour guide who was wearing very long braids and as I was conceptualizing the piece I kept looking at pictures from the tour and seeing those braids I wondered if someone like her were to enter the space and see that Durrett also took inspiration from Bryn Mawr’s first Black student “I thought about the path she took,” she says and I wanted to represent that path.”  Two hundred and fifty of the 9,000 pavers are engraved with the names of Black staff whose work was critical to building and operating the College but whose contributions were historically unrecognized Annalise Ashman ’24 and Katelyn Kim ’26 did archival research using old timecards––which were once nearly lost in a fire–––of the individuals whose names will be etched into the pavers Each engraved paver is coated with a glaze made in part with soil from Perry House the College’s first Black Cultural Center and student housing.  Images from Durrett's studio where the names of Black maids and other workers were engraved on brick pavers In the place of 230 pavers will be similarly shaped lights.  “Light is an important part of all my work,” says Durrett “And these histories are worthy of being held up to the light and examined.”  The bulk of the construction phase of Don’t Forget to Remember (Me) is now completed and 285 tons of soil were used in the project The ground level of the entire courtyard was raised nine inches and now meets ADA standards.    Associate Director of Facilities Jim McGaffin says the crane needed about 100 tons of steel plates added to its base to lift the materials and equipment.  All the pavers are expected to be in place by the end of November and a few other finishing touches will remain.  “To watch your work go from being just an idea to being fully realized is like bringing a child into the world,” says Durrett “Then there’s the moment when you release it Don’t Forget to Remember (Me) will be officially unveiled at an April 24 ceremony and the Cloisters will remain closed until that time.  “It’s been inspiring to work with an institution that is willing to do the work that I love to do which is excavating these stories even when they don’t necessarily shine a positive light on the school,” says Durrett “In order to get on that forward trajectory you’ve got to be willing to take an honest look back at your past and see how it affects your students today Associate Professor of History of Art and Director of Museum Studies Monique Scott is the faculty director of the ARCH project and has worked with Monument Lab and the President’s Office on this project since its earliest inception  “When I first encountered Nekisha’s artwork her brilliant vision articulated in two dimensions “It encapsulated so much of what a public artwork could do for our campus community; it would memorialize so many stories and layers of history in its visionary design.”  how choked up I was to stand in the almost finished space with Nekisha and walk the braided path alongside names recovered from history Nekisha has elevated the names and lives of these Black workers that we're all indebted to so that we may pause and reflect on them for generations to come This cloistered space will be reactivated as a poignant rich site that our community can invigorate with joy I look forward to all the ways the artwork will come to life over the many years ahead.”   Bryn Mawr College’s ARCH Project (Art Remediating Campus Histories) is a multi-year collaboration to design a process and commission a campus public artwork that responds to the legacy of exclusionary practices at the College This vital work builds on previous and ongoing College-supported efforts by students ensuring a reckoning with Bryn Mawr College’s history and a clear-sighted look at the way to a future of inclusion and reconciliation Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardJohnny’s Pizza brings the best of Philly pan pies and New York rounds — plus killer steaks — to Bryn MawrIn just two years snagging a pie from John Bisceglie at Johnny's Pizza has become a challenge at prime time while the cheesesteaks are inspiring pilgrimages from across the region where he’d spent six months training in the fine art of Brooklyn pies and let your personality take over the shop.” That may sound easier said than done: Johnny’s only sold three pizzas on its first day in November 2022 But Bisceglie had learned well about the virtues of quality and patience from his mentors. Not just Pinello, but also Nick Carelli of Philomena Santucci’s Square Pizza in Warminster where Bisceglie first found his love of pizza the buzz around Johnny’s has grown so loud that it routinely sells up to 175 pies a day with the time slots for prime weekend evening pickups (between 5 and 6:30 p.m.) already spoken for before noon I caught a glimpse of what the fuss was about when I recently popped in stopped in my tracks by a pizza emerging from the oven The heat-blistered round’s paper-thin crust radiated such a gorgeous sunburst of red sauce that when Bisceglie scattered it with a shaving of Pecorino-Romano and fragrant green plumes of ripped basil to finish we instantly changed our plans for lunch down the street and decided to stay here We took our seats in back and found ourselves amid the banter of two avid cheesesteak hunters — one who’d driven 45 minutes from Lansdale and another who’d traveled half an hour from near West Chester I realized that Johnny’s is a rare double threat: a notable stop on the region’s hungry tourist’s map for both pizza and steaks Bisceglie’s pizza game is influenced by both of his mentors in his embrace of thin-crusted New York rounds as well as Philly-style pan pies Bisceglie understands how caring deeply about the process from the quality of the toppings to the temperature and stretching of the dough The hand-crushed whole tomato sauce is balanced but flavorful and his thin-crust rounds are roasty and dynamic topped with a light touch of blended fresh and low-moisture mozzarella that adds layered flavors and texture which come with lemony ricotta and sesame seeded crusts are a direct homage to Pinello’s Best Pizza which get two hours of extra aging flavor from a double-proofing — and also speak to his Santucci’s roots The pizza’s build is technically closer to a Brooklyn grandma with a relatively thinner crust than Sicilian or Detroit styles and sporadic dabs of chunky sauce infused with a kitchen sink’s worth of onions and pantry spices The cast-iron pans are a legacy of regional pizza history: 50-year-old vintage squares from Santucci’s When these pies emerge from those well-seasoned pans their bottoms toasty with an olive oil crisp The most popular topping is cup-and-char pepperoni drizzled with hot honey “Every time I grab a bottle [of hot honey] I worry: Did I do this right?” says Bisceglie That motto of careful proportions also applies to Johnny’s cheesesteaks which are hefty at about 12 ounces of house-cut rib-eye per sandwich but hardly the overstuffed behemoths that sometimes earn popular praise The shop’s true success also lies in the details of careful execution That includes the way Johnny’s griddles its onions and coarse-chopped meat together at the same time properly seasoning it all with salt and pepper then carefully incorporating just the right amount of Cooper Sharp cheese The sesame-seeded roll is also noticeably different a whole-wheat potato loaf with a well-developed flavor that toasted in the oven just beforehand for an extra crisp has enough crust integrity to contain its juicy stuffing The bread is sourced from an artisan Philly bakery; Bisceglie There is one secret I was able to pry away: “We strictly cook the meat in butter just like I make a sirloin for myself at home,” he says It’s no wonder I couldn’t stop eating this cheesesteak It’s also no surprise that two years later those freshly painted white walls have been filled with signatures from Johnny’s customers lavishing praise on the food (and the Eagles “I wanted it to feel like Johnny’s has been here for a long time so everyone leaves their mark,” says Bisceglie who leaves a jar of colorful Sharpies alongside shakers of oregano and pepper flakes is Bisceglie’s transformation of a Main Line pizza institution into something truly his own 1025 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, 610-525-4811; johnnyspizzabrynmawr.com professor and co-director of Bryn Mawr’s Center for Child and Family Wellbeing, is working to center the role of social work in the lives of those experiencing war and political violence globally For decades, Professor of Social Work Cindy Sousa has investigated how war affects civilians Working at a youth program early in her career cemented Sousa’s interest in international social work Sousa spent time with primarily immigrant and refugee teens involved in the criminal justice system or in foster care opening up about the traumas they endured in their home countries Sousa realized how important it is for social workers to be equipped to handle issues regarding global atrocities “I was maybe two years out of undergrad when I started putting things together realizing that social work needs to think about the way global conflicts – that we can feel so far away from – are actually really close to us,” says Sousa “Not just because there is great need for social work in these areas shared goals and methods among social workers serving Ukrainians in Ukraine “A big part of social work is the stuff people don’t see as much,” says Sousa “A lot of our work includes training folks on the ground or doing needs assessments and seeing where we can fill the gaps We work with agencies around the world to figure out the needs of their communities and strategize about what interventions might address these needs.” the group is planning additional publications and presentations including at the upcoming European Conference of Social Work in Munich While many shy away from the world’s injustices and violence Sousa believes social workers are a key aspect to facing global conflict especially through professional solidarity Sousa explains that coming together within a support system makes social work in challenging and violent environments sustainable It also helps build movements to advocate for an end to war and conflict as public health and social work imperatives “If we are social workers sitting in relative safety we owe it to support the people who are on [dangerous] ground doing the work,” Sousa says and platform to help them develop their practice and help people understand the conditions social workers and their communities are living in We can all help each other and those we serve through a community of practice.” Sousa credits Bryn Mawr College for fostering a collaborative and flexible environment where social work projects like hers can flourish “Bryn Mawr College’s culture of closeness really makes the work possible,” she says “The support for innovative faculty research and collaboration among professors and incredible Ph.D students helps these programs come to fruition The ability to react quickly to an emergent situation is rare so the fact that we were supported in such a quick amount of time for our work in Ukraine is remarkable.” Sousa recently published an article that reviews 45 years of findings on parental resilience in contexts of political violence and has a large body of work on political violence among families including among Syrian refugees in Lebanon This work is part of Sousa’s larger portfolio related to the effects of political violence and Annick van Blerkom ’26 received the “Top Presenter” award at the American Physical Society (APS) Global Summit in Anaheim student Sarah Spielman; Karleigh Bath ’25; Juniper Bauroth-Sherman ’06 from Ursinus College; and Bryn Mawr Professor of Physics Michael Noel Their poster was titled, “Density Dependence of Thermalization Among Nearly Harmonic Ladders.” Physics students Yiling Hou '26 and Yingxiao (Thea) Liao '26 also presented at the summit.  Past met present at the conference as Katharine Burr Blodgett was featured in a talk entitled “Quantum Education: A Marathon or Sprint?” by Emily Edwards from Duke University Thomas and Teofilovska were both recipients of the 2024 Katharine B allowing those interested in such fields to complete multiple degrees in an accelerated fashion and get a jump-start on careers in engineering LEARN MORE ABOUT PHYSICS AT BRYN MAWR For more than a decade, Professor of Biology Tom Mozdzer and students have studied various aspects of Lake Vickers, the water retention pond on Bryn Mawr’s campus named for former president Nancy Vickers Mozdzer and Environmental Studies major Kate Ervin ’25 began investigating the effects of winter road salting on the pond Mozdzer and Ervin have found that the lake isn’t just experiencing quick pulses of increased salinity road salt from repeated winter storms has resulted in sustained levels of salinity which they think may be causing certain plants and animals to have trouble surviving in and around the lake the pond is getting saltier," Mozdzer says and it has been brackish since January 7." Mozdzer and Ervin started their research in December a day before the first snowstorm of the season They initially set up two water quality monitoring stations one in the pond’s shallow basin and one in the primary basin they added a third station on Mill Creek behind Batten House To better understand the changes in the pond they also installed a weather station at the pond “These data are necessary to prove the effectiveness of future conservation and sustainability strategies on campus," says Mozdzer "By first understanding the scope of key ecological indicators—for example road salt—we can begin to investigate strategies to lessen the effects of salinization on campus and beyond." Ervin and Mozdzer are collaborating to recommend plant species that can not only tolerate the high levels of salt entering the pond during winter but could also function to effectively remove excess nutrients in the spring and summer These efforts aim to improve the pond's water quality Created in the 2001–02 calendar year as part of the construction of the Ward building Lake Vickers takes in stormwater from 70 acres in and around campus with the majority (50 acres) being off campus.  it is likely that most of the road salt we are measuring is coming from the township and is not generated from campus,” says Mozdzer.  Bryn Mawr College has a history of implementing novel solutions to improve sustainability both on and off campus Lake Vickers was initially designed to control the flow of stormwater into Mill Creek a tributary of the Schuylkill River.  As a result many of the College’s neighbors have seen improvements who moved downstream of the College several years ago.  our homes used to have serious water issues during heavy rains," he says given the College’s innovative management of stormwater I haven’t seen a drop of water in my sump pump basin suggesting that Lake Vickers is doing its job both on and off campus!” Mozdzer wants to focus additional efforts on determining whether and when the salt from Lake Vickers is entering Mill Creek.  we didn’t get the third water quality station in time to catch this year’s major snowstorms but this is something we plan to evaluate next winter.  While we really don’t know how salty Mill Creek was this winter we do know that the salinity of the water leaving the pond to Mill Creek was less salty than the inflow suggesting that the College might be helping ameliorate the acute effects of intense salt reaching Mill Creek.” The small investment in Mozdzer and Ervin’s project has generated cascading opportunities on and beyond campus Data from the sensors will also create new opportunities for students taking ecology next year as they continue to study the limnology of Lake Vickers and the ecology and health of Mill Creek.  The Biology Department has plans to have students work with and visualize these data from Lake Viker's in Biological Exploration (B111) next year. Associate Professor Don Barber from Geology and Environmental Studies intends to implement these data into the Environmental Studies Curriculum in ENVS201 Cambefortare '25 are working with staff from Library & Information Technology Services to create a data visualization interface that could be applied with partners at the Discovery Center in Philadelphia as part of the Praxis course DSCI B310 Data in Action: Non-Profits and Data Ervin got involved with the current project after doing an ecology lab in the fall on the stratification or the process by which layers of water separate due to differences in temperature in the pond “This experience has definitely shown me the complexities of science working with a team of people to paint a picture of what is going on and also trying to balance getting data in on time,” says Ervin For first-year students coming to Bryn Mawr next year Ervin advises jumping right in when they get to campus “Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and do things that seem scary such as staying here for the summer to do research or moving to Germany for an internship," Ervin says "If there was one thing I would have done differently I would have taken advantage sooner of all the amazing opportunities in our Environmental Studies and Biology departments.” Environmental Studies Biology Sustainability at Bryn Mawr Bryn Mawr and Haverford Colleges are partnering on a new program that will bring community college students to the campuses for a week-long immersion to experience what it’s like to transfer to and attend a liberal arts college “Most students who attend community colleges think about going to a school that's in their neighborhood or a public university,” says Chief Enrollment Officer Cheryl Lynn-Horsey who is co-administering the program with Raquel Esteves-Joyce Assistant Vice President for Student Diversity “Some of them hear ‘liberal arts college’ and think it has to do with political beliefs or that it’s unaffordable We want them to understand the breadth of what you can achieve at a liberal arts college and to know that for some students it can be more affordable than a public option.” Known as the Bi-Co Exploring Transfer Together (Bi-Co ETT) program the program welcomes its first group of students this June Info sessions for interested students are being held on Jan Community College of Philadelphia and Northampton Community College are partners in the program but students from any community college can apply Each accepted student receives a scholarship to the Bi-Co ETT program that completely covers their tuition as well as a $500 stipend to help offset any potential lost income resulting from participation in the program This program is based on the Exploring Transfer program at Vassar College where Horsey visited two years ago and first started thinking about starting a similar program for the Bi-Co.  “The folks at Vassar were amazing,” says Horsey They even came down here to do a full-day workshop with us to tell us what they learned from their experience and what we might consider.” According to a recent study conducted by Vassar their Exploring Transfer program has been spectacularly effective While only about 17 percent of all community college students ever attain a four-year degree more than 70 percent of those enrolled in Exploring Transfer have done so Vassar’s support also includes a $5,000.00 seed grant from a larger grant Vassar received from ECMC Foundation to partner with other schools to promote the Vassar model Bryn Mawr and Haverford are the first two colleges to participate in the Exploring Transfer Together initiative “I'm really excited that Bryn Mawr and Haverford are moving forward on the Bi-Co ETT Pilot,” says Wendy Maragh Taylor “Cheryl and Raquel are incredible partners who have been championing this work I appreciate their commitment to the students and the community; that's what this work is about -- giving community college students in our respective communities the opportunity to have a vision of themselves that they might not have known was possible I'm glad Vassar can support our colleagues in these efforts.” The Bi-Co ETT program will focus on three primary areas of engagement: academics Students will engage in a 15-hour academic course co-taught by Assistant Dean Alyson Krawchuk from Northampton Community College and Associate Professor Joshua Moses of Haverford College Students will live together in one of Bryn Mawr’s residence halls and the program will include community-building events and activities to not only create a strong network for participants but also to demonstrate the benefits of the residential aspect of most four-year residential liberal arts colleges.  will lead to community college students successfully applying to four-year liberal arts institutions where they will thrive,” says Esteves-Joyce “We also imagine another aspect of its impact and legacy will include institutions continuing to widen pathways to their programs and strengthening their supportive infrastructure for transfer students.” Visit Bi-Co Exploring Transfer Together for more information on the program including application deadlines and how to apply As part of its ongoing efforts to recruit a diversity of students, Bryn Mawr announced in September that it is partnering with Community College of Philadelphia to on a program that will allow eligible students at the community college to earn a Bryn Mawr undergraduate degree within select majors in two years Bryn Mawr has increased its financial aid spending by more than 52 percent 78 percent of Bryn Mawr students receive financial aid This cluster explores three key dimensions of South Korea: Might (its politics As a small country surrounded by four global powers—China and the United States across the Pacific—South Korea’s story is nothing short of extraordinary Emerging from the devastation of colonialism and war a period of rapid economic growth transformed South Korea from one of the world’s poorest countries into a global economic powerhouse in just a few decades South Korea is also defined by its vibrant democracy characterized by active political engagement and a robust civil society Not only has the country become economically wealthier but its citizens have become physically healthier boasting 3rd highest life expectancy and top ranked healthcare systems in the world Its culture—spanning from the global phenomenon of K-pop to its rich traditions in art South Korea faces unique challenges as the world’s last divided state confronting the ongoing threat of a nuclear-armed North Korea South Korea has the world’s lowest fertility rate with a rapidly growing aging population and corresponding pressures on nation’s healthcare This cluster invites students to explore three key dimensions of South Korea: Might (its politics Korea to engage in a wide range of dynamic academic and cultural activities such as the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).  This course, taught by Youngji Son offers an introductory survey of Korean culture and society focusing on major transformations and continuities during the modern period Students will investigate various themes essential to comprehending Korea the course utilizes audio-visual materials and slides to enhance the learning experience No prior knowledge of Korea or Korean language is required This seminar with Seung-Youn Oh is designed to examine the political and strategic transformations that have shaped modern East Asia From ancient tributary systems to contemporary flashpoints the course will explore the region’s historical foundations and current complexities and economics have intersected in the formation of East Asian states and their relationships with one another students will engage with key themes that have shaped East Asia’s past and continue to influence its future trajectories This course aims to equip students with the critical tools necessary to analyze the evolving dynamics of East Asia and their broader implications for global politics Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardAt this Main Line restaurant the cutlets are so big they eclipse the plateThe enormous cutlets at Carina Sorella in Bryn Mawr anchor the chicken parm and a pair of salad upgrades — none so impressive as the shock-and-awe Caesar Is it a Parmesan- and anchovy-laced Caesar salad the size of a garden on the perspective of the person at Carina Sorella who orders the Caesar salad and adds chicken for an extra $10 The gentleman dining at the banquette beside me at this suburban sibling to Fitler Square’s Trattoria Carina was clearly taken by surprise Perhaps he was expecting the usual chicken Caesar garnish — a few strips of flattened His eyes popped with astonishment when the server arrived with a chicken cutlet so big and plump that it eclipsed the plate cradling a mound of salad like a few leaves in the palm of a giant’s hand which is no doubt the restaurant’s desired effect My first thought: Where do they find chickens as big as linebackers when the woman in that party of three beside us laid into the server with a stern lecture over how this cutlet was a shameful waste of food and a gross display of excess The supersizing of American portions is easy to complain about provided the dish is destined for one person But this 14-ounce monument of fried chicken and buttermilk breading is perfect for sharing There is an undeniable allure to such a beautifully done cutlet whose kitchen achieved somewhat mixed success with its range of familiar Italian classics (arancini Manager Don Galvano told me that Carina Sorella sells up to 40 of these cutlets in one form or another on a typical Friday night; they also anchor the upgraded chopped salad (particularly popular at brunch) and the chicken parm which is a powerful date-night magnet at the original 32-seat Trattoria Carina At this much larger space in Bryn Mawr — it has 110 seats and a curvy white bar where the crowds imbibe negronis and three kinds of spritzes — there’s a steady parade of those head-turning cutlets through the dining room Tenderized by a two-day marinade in buttermilk and pounded until they’re as big as a catcher’s mitt on the plate My biggest complaint is that there wasn’t enough salad to match considering that the salad is more than enough for two people to share for $27 (factoring in the $10 for the added cutlet) is also aware of the occasional negative reaction “I have heard from several customers who were shocked and thought it was too big,” Robinson said Had it been listed on the menu instead as a chicken cutlet with an option to add the salad for an extra $10 vs I happily took our leftovers home and nibbled away at that the cutlet’s impressive remains for two days Caesar salad with chicken, $27, Carina Sorella, 866 W. Lancaster Ave. (U.S. Route 30), Bryn Mawr, Pa. 19010, (610) 596-9166; carinasorella.com A group of about 100 staff and faculty gathered in Great Hall on Dec 10 for a Town Hall to hear Bryn Mawr President Wendy Cadge talk about the findings from a “Start Continue” survey of faculty and staff.  the survey asked for input on the very broad questions of what the college should start to do This was a way for Cadge to hear from a large number of faculty and staff She plans related efforts through which she can hear from students in the spring semester.   The survey results showed no clear consensus on any particular topic The positive aspect of the findings is that there doesn’t seem to be any one thing everyone agrees needs to change The downside is that any change is likely to not have unanimous and universal support.  the survey is a very early step in the creation of a new strategic plan for the College “I want us to dream about what’s possible,” Cadge told those gathered as she reviewed the survey’s results.   The survey was conducted by David Consiglio Consiglio was able to identify five key themes from the responses: Academics (including programs); Student Experience; Community Building & Silos; Pay Workload; and Physical and Operational Infrastructure.   Project report overview prepared by David Consiglio The results provided here attempt to present a comprehensive overview of the perspectives expressed by Bryn Mawr College's faculty in the "Stop Continue" survey conducted from September 19 some context may help with understanding the approach taken to the analysis four of which were open-ended and one Net Promoter Score (NPS) question The four open-ended questions were intentionally broad in scope and answered by over 100 faculty This produced three outcomes not typically seen with more focused questions or with a smaller number of responses It is also worth noting what is not presented here theme analysis is accompanied by selected quotes from the data that represent the themes Because of the sheer number of themes identified quotes are not included in this version of the analysis Some quotes are included on the slide deck presented at the December 10 The analysis is based on responses from 111 of the 244 Bryn Mawr faculty invited to participate The overwhelming majority of responses to the “Continue” question highlighted areas where the College is excelling: The majority of responses to the “Start” question focused on improving existing areas rather than introducing new initiatives: Responses to the “Stop” question were the most critical identifying areas for reduction or elimination: The results provided here attempt to present a comprehensive overview of the perspectives expressed by Bryn Mawr College's staff in the "Stop The four open-ended questions were intentionally broad in scope and answered by over 200 staff The analysis is based on responses from 219 of the 536 Bryn Mawr staff invited to participate The overwhelming majority of responses to the “Continue” question were expressions of things the College is doing well The overwhelming majority of responses to the “Start” question were not new ideas they mostly represented concerns about aspects of the College that are not functioning the way respondents would wish Answers to the “Stop” question were generally the most negative responses in the survey More than two-thirds of all staff respondents offered items the College should stop doing Nearly 40 different ideas were mentioned by at least two staff members only one item was mentioned by at least 5% of respondents Cadge went through each theme and touched on some of the most common topics and sentiments from the survey results including direct quotes from respondents.   are already being acted on and other changes will be part of the future strategic plan The next steps in developing a strategic plan include a January gathering in Great Hall where Cadge will pitch 4-5 areas for possible strategic change or investment for further conversation with the community Cadge and colleagues are also starting the process of building a campus master plan a strategic document outlining the long-term vision for the physical development of the campus which will be developed alongside the strategic plan Cadge was clear that there will be many opportunities for input from all members of the Bryn Mawr community.  and we can go further if we do it together,” said Cadge.  In addition to her slide presentation, Cadge took audience questions, gathered feedback via a Mentimeter survey, and had Haley Catherine McDevitt from Illustrating Progress create a graphic recording of the meeting.  Five Key Themes in which values —particularly around DEIA and women’s education — were integrated “Bryn Mawr should continue to focus on achieving academic excellence This should be a college's first and foremost mission.” – faculty member [W]e should continue to be invested in academic excellence “Investing in research not only fosters an environment of inquiry and creativity but also attracts top talent and can lead to groundbreaking discoveries and administrative support for research initiatives we can empower our faculty to pursue their passions and drive impactful scholarship.” – faculty member ​ “[Start] [b]oasting more about its strengths and accomplishments Mention them at faculty meetings.” – faculty member “BMC should continue to provide a thorough and rigorous education to all students while also offering support (educational emotional) to students who need it.” – staff member  “Keep working to make the campus more accessible and diverse (No-Loan for Families Under $110K Change Agent Funds).” – staff member  “Start a bridge program for admitted students who have limited quantitative preparation but want to major in subjects that require it (like STEM and some social sciences) We cannot pat ourselves on our backs for diversifying our student body while not offering the resources they need to succeed and pursue their passions Current programs like STEMLA are not targeting these students.” – faculty member “I believe that the college should continue its efforts to build a sense of community between students and between all of the different groups on campus.” – faculty member “Create more opportunities for meaningful dialogue across students and staff to build trust and recognize shared values and goals.” – staff member “Bring faculty back on campus with a slow and continuing rebuilding of community post Covid We need visible community for our students.” – faculty member “Cultivate a culture of mutual respect and collaboration rather than competition.” – staff member "We are a place that's able to build and maintain strong working relationships - people truly care about the place AND the people We generally see each other as humans and we need to continue to foster those connections." - staff member​ “I am a staff member and have been here for many years and there has always been a divide between faculty and staff.  As I mentioned above and wholeheartedly believe our faculty is incredible but they would not be as successful without the support of staff and administration Some faculty and senior leaders recognize this widening) gap between faculty and staff benefits - so much so that I feel less supported as someone without faculty status.” – staff member “The College should start thinking about how to do less.  When we are all operating at maximum professional capacity all of the time we find that we have little room left for our own humanity (not to mention the needs of our children “The amount of work that is required to make this College function well is more human hours than we currently have the staffing for.” – staff member “Invest in professional development opportunities of staff.” – staff member “I believe that all staff members that have worked for seven years should have access to tuition funding.” – staff member “[Continue] [t]he remote work policy.  Even the one day per week makes a huge difference to work/life balance Consider changing it to two days a week.” – staff member I thought there would be stronger policies in support of maternal health and maternity leave.” – staff member “I would also like to see increased flexibility in remote work options for staff and more balanced benefits between salaried and hourly staff.” – staff member “Continue to prioritize salary raises to bring us in line with peer institutions.” – faculty member Having dedicated places to meet makes a big difference.” – faculty member and spaces occupied by students.” – staff member “Create a comfortable space in Dalton for casual conversation Get some plants to humanize the seating areas in the atrium stairwell of Dalton.” – faculty member “Continue investing in classroom/campus technology.” – staff member Game Recap: Field Hockey | 11/16/2024 2:08:00 PM Thanks for visiting Fredrika Newton, head of The Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation and Newton’s widow will give Bryn Mawr College’s annual Black History Month keynote address at 7 p.m Fredrika and David Hilliard, former Chief of Staff of the Black Panther Party, founded the foundation in 1995. In the years since, it has supported the renaming of a stretch of Ninth Street in Oakland to Dr. Huey P. Newton Way, the installation of a memorial bust of Newton at the intersection of Dr. Huey P. Newton Way and Mandela Parkway, and the creation of the Black Panther Party Museum in Oakland Fredrika’s talk is titled “Revolutionary Love: Inside the Black Panther Party,” which she describes as “a personal story that looks back on her partnering with Huey Newton and of how the Party’s activism was based on helping communities of color and all people’s lives get better with improved services and a ‘see a problem Newton Foundation is to preserve and promulgate the history and legacy of the Black Panther Party and its founder In prior years we have developed and distributed educational materials established educational conferences and forums and maintained and exhibited historical archives Over 25 years since the founding of the Foundation we have a new public history vision that includes a monument and museum all dedicated to the Black Panther Party We are bringing the Panther legacy to the people while carving out a permanent space for our history in Oakland The student group Sisterhood* works with the Enid Cook Center in taking the lead on much of Bryn Mawr’s Black History Month programming with special support from The President’s Office Many departments and offices contribute to the month’s programming including Conferences and Events Team Led by Professor Xuemei May Cheng receives $5 Million National Science Foundation Grant for Research and Education Center for Quantum Materials and Sensing Imagine if diamonds could do more than just sparkle—what if they could reveal hidden magnetic secrets? A special atomic defect in diamonds, known as a nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center, can act as a single-spin quantum sensor and help scientists see tiny, invisible magnetic objects, like the nanosized magnetic 'tornadoes' that Professor of Physics Xuemei May Cheng and her team are studying While bits are the smallest unit of data processed by traditional computers “This elevates Bryn Mawr’s profile in quantum information science and engineering (QISE) research and makes us a research destination for the QISE field," Professor of Physics Xuemei May Cheng “The fact that Bryn Mawr College and our new Research and Education Center for Quantum Materials and Sensing will be the home of a state-of-the-art commercial cryogenic scanning NV magnetometer is so exciting – one of only a handful in the world right now,” Cheng “This elevates Bryn Mawr’s profile in quantum information science and engineering (QISE) research and makes us a research destination for the QISE field.” and industry (IBM and GSK) to advance research in quantum materials and quantum sensing and to transform education and workforce development In addition to providing research opportunities for its own undergraduate and graduate students Bryn Mawr is also collaborating with the Community College of Philadelphia to host students for summer research who may not have access to research opportunities in quantum information science and engineering otherwise  “The world is in the age of the so-called second quantum revolution and I am thrilled that Bryn Mawr faculty and students will have the opportunities to make a significant impact with the support of this grant,” says Cheng we wouldn’t be here today without strong institutional support It means a lot to see the College so invested in our work.” PHYSICS PH.D. Program in Physics Jonathan Deutsch Bella VistaSouth Philly Angelo’s is a counter-service pizza shop in Bella Vista with an excellent Detroit-style “Upside Down Jawn” pizza ItalianPizza Northeast Philly PhD Cornell University) is the Director for Garden & Landscape Studies at Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection a Harvard University research institution located in Washington DC where she also serves as PI for a Mellon Urban Humanities Initiative She teaches at the Graduate School of Design Harvard University and is Professor Emerita in Landscape Architecture in the College of Built Environments University of Washington where she taught history Dr.Way was awarded the Rome Prize in Landscape Architecture at the American Academy in 2016 and served as the Mercedes Bass Scholar at the AAR in 2023 She is a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects and serves on the CEO Roundtable the Society of Architectural Historians Board of Directors and as the leader of the Dean’s Equity and Inclusion Initiative that engages 45 design schools to mentor early career BIPoC faculty Way served as the founding Director of Urban@UW an initiative of the University of Washington Her publications foreground questions of history and Early Twentieth Century Design (UVa Press Her book From Modern Space to Urban Ecological Design: the Landscape Architecture of Richard Haag (UW Press 2015) explores the narrative of post-industrial cities and practices of landscape architecture and Jeff Hou Now Urbanism: The Future City is Here (Routledge 2014) River Cities/ City Rivers (Harvard Press 2018) is a collection of essays contributing to urban and environmental history 2018) is a foray into descriptions of design as a process Her most recent books include the volume co-edited with Eric Avila Segregation and Resistance in the Urban Landscape and the collected essays in the volume Garden as Art: Beatrix Farrand at Dumbarton Oaks Way seeks to challenge the canon of landscape architecture to engage with the inscriptions of race Bryn Mawr College welcomes the full participation of all individuals in all aspects of campus life Should you wish to request a disability-related accommodation for this event please contact the event sponsor/coordinator Requests should be made as early as possible "When I look back at the person I was before coming here and compare her to who I am now I see a woman who has learned to face different circumstances Originally from Dhaka, Bangladesh Tabia Tahsin ‘27 is a Neuroscience major with a Psychology and Political Science double minor she tells us how Bryn Mawr supported her transition to college as an international student.  I longed for a place that would feel like home soften the heartache of moving nearly 8000 miles away from home I first heard about Bryn Mawr from the Bangladeshi students who were already here (my current upperclassmen) who spoke about it with such warmth and fondness that I could almost picture myself among them.  I always craved the peace of nature all while having the opportunity to travel to the city as well; Bryn Mawr’s location with both opportunities gave me the environment I cherished! One of the moments that truly sealed my decision was my interview with Dorothy a Bryn Mawr alum who took the time to share stories of her undergraduate life with such tenderness and joy I still remember the way she held up her lantern as she spoke about the friendships and experiences that shaped her Amidst the stress and uncertainty of the college application process that conversation felt like a beacon of kindness a glimpse into a community where I could see myself growing. That was the moment I knew that I wanted to be a part of this community and Bryn Mawr has never once failed to make me feel at home.  I was filled with a mix of excitement and fear of the unknown I couldn’t wait to meet new people and see the castle-like dorms with my own eyes but the uncertainty of stepping into a new environment was also there Bryn Mawr’s warm welcome and constant support made the transition surprisingly smooth One thing that caught me off guard (still does!) was the constant number of compliments people casually threw my way your scarf is so pretty,” “You look gorgeous” (even when I was in my pajamas) “That color suits you so well!” - and so many more I wasn’t used to being in a culture where strangers complimented each other so freely Furthermore, whenever I felt homesick or missed home-cooked food or the flavors of home, the dinners arranged by the Muslim Student Association (MSA) and South Asian Students Association (SAS) were a source of comfort bringing a sense of familiarity and warmth and also the opportunity of engaging with others who went through changes just like me I still appreciate how eager people are to listen; whether it’s about my culture Talking to current Bryn Mawr students I knew Knowing that everyone was figuring things out together made the transition so much easier.  Academically, I was definitely nervous at first, but talking to my class dean during the pre-advising session helped ease a lot of my worries. As a Neuroscience major and someone interested in a lot of different things discussing my options with deans and professors really helped me figure out the path I wanted to take and friends played a huge role in helping me choose my classes in a way that allowed me to explore my interests while still leaving time for myself and extracurriculars all these combined made me feel largely welcome!   I found a group of friends with whom I worked side by side The warm smiles of the full-time staff and the fun-filled shifts ensured that I never felt bored being part of Bryn Mawr’s South Asian Society my friends and I founded—BMC Brainstorm: Neuroscience Society—helped me form connections in different ways Whether it was bonding over shared cultural backgrounds or simply finding people I could call friends these communities became an essential part of my Bryn Mawr experience.  "From flying across the world from Bangladesh to the U.S to planning my own trips and attending concerts I truly believe Bryn Mawr has helped me grow into a more confident and empowered version of myself." Now, as I work as a Tour Guide in the admissions office and as a Circulation Assistant at Canaday Library these roles have become new additions to my identity each shaping different aspects of who I am all while opening the path to new connections and friendships has been nothing short of a “home far away from home” for me When I look back at the person I was before coming here and compare her to who I am now From flying across the world from Bangladesh to the U.S I truly believe Bryn Mawr has helped me grow into a more confident and empowered version of myself If there’s one suggestion I am to give to people for as long as it’s within your boundaries I believe to be a person that loves her friend’s handmade Kashmiri chai (tea from Kashmir) a person who saves up to go to an Iranian restaurant because her Iranian friend made her fall in love with the cuisine and a person with many more small diverse pieces of her; and believe me Connecting with current students is one of the best ways to learn more about classes and all the fun things to do around campus Browse current student profiles and click "Message" to send your first message to any of our students—they are excited to speak with you Bryn Mawr College has launched a new Testing Center designed to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for students requiring academic accommodations the center reflects the college’s ongoing commitment to accessibility we can make sure students’ accommodations are being met appropriately and equitably,” says Joanna Timmerman The center is designed to accommodate eight to 10 students at one time which would typically be considered “distraction-reduced” given the size and layout of the space It is wheelchair accessible and users have access to an accessible single-use bathroom the dedicated space and streamlined process for coordinating testing accommodations reduces administrative workload for faculty “It used to be that faculty had to do all the work of finding a space themselves," Timmerman says "If a student was approved for a distraction-reduced environment they would have to find or book a space for the student and we all know how hard it can be to find open space on campus. Now faculty can complete a testing agreement to share their course information and reserve the Testing Center for their exam dates." Students or faculty with questions about the new Testing Center can reach out to testingcenter@brynmawr.edu About Access Services: we work with students and visitors to campus who self-identify with a disability to ensure equal access to Bryn Mawr’s programs and may arrange accommodations related to access for eligible students and visitors to campus.  Individuals who think they may need accommodations because of the effects of a learning or psychological diagnosis and/or a chronic medical condition are encouraged to contact Access Services as early as possible to discuss their situation As mentioned in Wendy's April Presidential update all are invited to a Town Hall to hear results of the Start/Stop/Continue survey undergraduate and graduate students completed earlier this fall The collected insights from the students about what the College should start and continue doing will be incorporated with faculty and staff results to help shape future directions of the College This is an important step in building the College’s next chapter together Students are especially encouraged to attend Take a look back at Owls Fest and Inauguration 2024 through photos And it has a future we are imagining together." Saturday's Inauguration speakers provided so many special moments Read the Prepared Remarks as a celebration and the Inauguration of Bryn Mawr's 10th President Owls Fest was held on campus October 25 & 26 and offered a variety of engaging activities and programming for the entire college community and staff. Highlights for the weekend included: I officially joined the Bryn Mawr community on July 1 as the 10th president and our unofficial connections began many years earlier I grew up in Delaware County and attended Springfield High School—about 10 miles from campus—where I received the Bryn Mawr Book Award in my junior year I dug out the book and now have it on the mantle in my home office in Pen-Y-Groes I received my undergraduate degree with majors in Sociology and Anthropology where I developed a deep and abiding commitment to the liberal arts The education I received at Swarthmore transformed me showing me possibilities personally and professionally I never imagined possible I looked for a job at a liberal arts college (a path unknown to me when I started college) to make the kind of transformation I went through in college possible for others I am so grateful for the warm welcome offered to me and my family from all corners of our College community Getting to know a new group is how I have worked as a sociologist and ethnographer and conversing about what I see with those I am learning alongside and even our neighbors who walk their dogs on campus have been generous with their time and their willingness to provide guidance and perspective as I learn about what came before me and what may be possible moving forward and our commitment to excellence is strong and will always be a team effort Our dedication to academic excellence in a holistic supportive community continues to be the beacon of light that distinguishes us The members of our undergraduate Class of 2028 are the most academically talented students in recent history And our newest faculty hires bring an impressive range of scholarship that will enhance and expand the scholarship and teaching that takes place on campus and in all the places the College community touches My commitment to the College and its mission has only deepened since my arrival and I look forward to engaging with more of our alumnae/i community during events and visits as we together author the College’s next chapter I look forward to hearing more about each of your Bryn Mawr stories Leaning In Putting Families First Game Changers Life Lessons on and Off the Field The Creative Force Behind Iconic Ads Long-Lost Lore Acoustic Artistry More than Just a Building An Opportunity of a Lifetime A Legacy of Learning Finding and Refinding Stories Meet the New Tapestry Co-Chairs Divine Company "I would consistently hear stories of people discovering their secret talents or meeting their best friends just by saying yes to something new." My name is Mirabai Ari and I'm a freshman at Bryn Mawr College When I began my college application process I had no idea where I would end up I went to a very small high school with less than 200 students and because of its size I felt connected to everyone in my class and community I loved being able to have friendships with students in other grades and have personal relationships with teachers these values of community and connection remained at the forefront of my mind I wasn't sure I'd be able to find a close knit and supportive community in college The moment I stepped on campus during move-in it was clear how welcoming and close the students were here I immediately felt the warmth and excitement as upperclassmen greeted me and showed me to my dorm with the help of the orientation week drag show I began to feel like a part of the Bryn Mawr community Some of the most impactful moments on campus for me so far have come from Bryn Mawr’s traditions Before attending Bryn Mawr I didn't know much about the traditions besides what little I’d heard from alumni and friends I was so excited to finally play a role in the mystery was an opportunity for me to bond with my class and upperclassmen Running down Taylor Drive with confetti in my hair surrounded by students cheering and welcoming us home was so magical I couldn't stop smiling–I felt instantly connected and excited to be part of the Bryn Mawr community There is so much power in keeping Bryn Mawr’s traditions alive and passing on these special moments to the next generation of students being able to connect to a web of alumni and current students through these traditions has brought my peers and I so much joy and unity creating continuity within the larger Bryn Mawr community of students and alumni Wrapping up the weekend I participated in Lantern Night the second Bryn Mawr tradition of the year Because of Bryn Mawr’s proximity to Philadelphia and other major cities along the east coast—and with the help of the organizations and clubs here—I have been able to deepen my relationship to the area around me and create meaningful connections with my peers In just three months I have become an ice hockey player and been part of so many amazing communities The trepidation of trying something new is now a sign that I should push myself to explore rather than a reason to stop These activities that used to be outside of my comfort zone have become an integral part of my experience here A hammer and nail to hang a picture frame. A wrench to fix a leaky sink. When you open up a toolbox, you know which item to select to solve your problem. Bryn Mawr College Assistant Professor of Psychology Ariana Orvell wants people to build their own toolbox— but instead of drill bits and screws this toolbox is filled with strategies and tactics to manage emotions.   A recent publication coauthored by Orvell in the journal Emotion, “Managing emotions in everyday life: Why a toolbox of strategies matters,” explores how people flexibly draw on a toolbox of strategies to help them manage anxiety in daily life The COVID-19 pandemic provided Orvell and her colleagues with a unique opportunity to investigate how individuals regulate their emotions through adversity in real time Orvell and her team recruited 422 participants from the United States—one sample was recruited during the first peak of the COVID-19 pandemic and another nationally representative sample was recruited several months later Participants rated their level of anxiety surrounding COVID-19 and indicated which of 18 emotion-regulation strategies—such as journaling and cognitive reframing—they used to manage it every day People used between three and four strategies per day Interacting with other people was used the most frequently Other common strategies included thinking about the situation not lasting forever (38 percent) “Some of these strategies may have been endorsed more frequently due to the unique circumstances of COVID,” Orvell says some of them were also strategies that hadn't received as much attention in the literature at the time so it was interesting to see them used at such high rates in people’s daily lives.”  there was a lot of variability in how people combined strategies over the two-week period even though people tended to have a stable toolbox that they would draw from What Orvell and her colleagues found is that using healthier combinations of strategies (like exercising or adopting a broader perspective) predicted lower anxiety the next day when people used larger combinations of strategies that differed from what they typically used they also reported lower anxiety the next day this shows how helpful it can be to develop a toolbox of strategies that you can turn to Orvell’s research is motivated by her interest in identifying processes and tools that can help people regulate their thoughts and behaviors to fulfill their goals.   but it underscores how language and subtle shifts in perspective can affect our emotional well-being.    Orvell conducts research with students on a range of topics she and her students are exploring whether rituals promote self-control in children Her students are also exploring the psychological functions of using the word “you” to refer to people in general (e.g. with a focus on interpersonal dynamics. For example Hannah Gordon '25 and Orvell are investigating whether generic pronouns are used to convey certain ideas in children’s books Norah Rivett ’25 is examining whether different types of pronouns may promote civic engagement and Catie Chun ’25  is exploring whether hearing someone share their own experiences using generic you (e.g. I’ve found that when you surround yourself with other Asians you learn more about your culture…”) promotes feelings of social connection and strengthens people’s affiliation with their Asian American identity “A lot of my work is interdisciplinary,” Orvell says and I also integrate perspectives from clinical psychology I’m constantly trying to apply psychological science to help myself and my kids regulate our emotions “My hope is that students walk away with practical tools they can apply in their own lives,” says Orvell I emphasize that no single strategy works for everyone or in every situation I aim to give students a toolbox of strategies encouraging them to think critically about the science behind each one I want them to evaluate the strength of the evidence consider whether a strategy is likely to work across different cultures or people with different backgrounds and reflect on how it might fit their unique circumstances and goals.”   Psychology  Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardCraig LaBan heads to Johnny’s Pizza in Bryn Mawr | Inquirer Lower MerionPlus details on Howard Lutnick's confirmation as secretary of commerce Good morning, Lower Merion If someone forwarded you this email, sign up for free here Restaurant critic Craig LaBan recently visited Johnny’s Pizza in Bryn Mawr which he describes as “a rare double threat” for serving up great pies and steaks Opened in 2022 after replacing the former Pizzi’s Pizza Johnny’s is now routinely selling up to 175 pizzas a day and bringing in folks from across the region thin-crust rounds that are “roasty and dynamic,” and pan pies that “are a thing of crusty beauty.” Meanwhile filled with 12 ounces of house-cut rib-eye are “easily one of the region’s best,” writes Craig Enticed? You can read all about Johnny’s Pizza here Montgomery County officials gathered this week to lay out their plans for 2025 from hiring a sustainability chief to projects aimed at reducing homelessness despite uncertainty over millions in federal funds Commissioners this year will also continue occasionally hosting board meetings outside the county seat with their first stop coming to Lower Merion on April 3 Got $5.5 million to spare? A 14-acre, three-story Main Line manor that’s part of the famed Ardrossan Estate which inspired The Philadelphia Story starring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant Billionaire Howard Lutnick, Haverford College’s largest donor, was confirmed this week as President Donald Trump’s secretary of commerce Bryn Mawr resident Alex Brown, 33, had a big job this past Valentine’s Day — officiating his sister Chelsea’s wedding during the Eagles Super Bowl parade An underground fire sent plumes of black smoke billowing outside of the Chase Bank at Lancaster Avenue and Haverford Station Road last week forcing PECO to cut power and firefighters to evacuate the bank and monitor nearby buildings Wonder, a billion-dollar restaurant idea, is planning at least 10 food halls and delivery hubs in the Philly area — including in Ardmore Get your share of meat, seafood, and veggies cooked before your eyes at one of these six hibachi restaurants around the Main Line. (Main Line Today) Talk about cozy. This four-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath nestled in Wynnewood’s English Village is going for $975,000 this home features charming original details and a wood-burning stove fireplace Have you seen an interesting listing in or around Lower Merion? Share it with us in an email to lowermerion@inquirer.com including the grant of rights in Section 10 Japanese 5,000 yen notes featuring Umeko Tsuda Sayaka Yamazaki ’04 had marked July 3 in her calendar and headed to the bank to pick up brand-new ¥5000 notes featuring Bryn Mawr graduate and champion of women’s education in Japan Umeko Tsuda It actually took a couple more days and visits to multiple banks Yamazaki got her hands on some of the banknotes memorializing her fellow Mawrter and was thrilled to see the 3D holographic portrait Umeko Tsuda came to the United States as part of an overseas study program and lived in Washington When she returned to Japan and discovered the lack of opportunities for women She went on to found what is now known as Tsuda University one of the first institutions of higher education for women in Japan there was a large quote from her in the Campus Center,” says Miranda Liu ’12 “Every time I went to pick up my mail from the mailroom or attend a function there I would look at her quote on the wall and feel inspired to be attending a college that helped create a foundation for someone like Umeko Tsuda to go on and make a real significant difference in advancing feminism in the world.” a graduate of another women's college in Japan Fujiko Amano ’94 first read about Tsuda in a history book but learned more about her influence on her campus tour Tsuda's ties to the College had a profound impact on their decision to attend Bryn Mawr “I always have named Umeko as my role model,” Amano says “My career as a lawyer and a diplomat greatly benefited from Umeko’s dedication to establish Tsuda College ‘the first woman to be’ was a Tsuda College alumna.” The alums were excited to finally see the banknotes in person and for more people to learn about Tsuda’s legacy “I see the banknote today with a greater sense of responsibility and commitment,” says Amano “We need to carry forward what she built for us in Japan This is an eternal gift that Umeko has left for us in the heart of each Bryn Mawr and Tsuda alumnae will give the annual Black History Month keynote address titled "Revolutionary Love: Inside the Black Panther Party." 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