Campus News
Lynn Pasquerella named 18th President of Mount Holyoke College
On October 31st, 2009, after a unanimous vote, the Board of Trustees announced Lynn Pasquerella as the 18th President of Mount Holyoke College. In addition to her background as a successful scholar and administrator, Pasquerella, class of ’80 claims Mount Holyoke as her Alma Mater, a source of great pride for the Mount Holyoke Community. Pasquerella’s presidency will begin on July 10, 2010 at which time she will fill the roles of President of Mount Holyoke College as well as professor of philosophy.
Local
Congratulations to poet Anna Ross '97 of Dorchester, winner of this year's New Women's Voices Prize in Poetry! The prize is awarded annually by Finishing Line Press to a woman who has yet to publish a full-length book, in order to promote both her voice and the voices of women poets in general.
Anna's book, Hawk Weather, explores the link between the human and natural world - how we find our lives reflected in our surroundings and the give and take that results. It is available at finishinglinepress.com under “New and Forthcoming Titles”. Anna has moved back to Massachusetts recently...get in touch at annavqross@earthlink.net.
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MHC Boston merchandise
The MHC Club of Boston sells various College-themed items, the proceeds from which support the activities and mission of the club, including the Alumnae Scholar program and book awards.
Dean’s Beans Coffee
For a limited time only - place your order now before we run out!
For a limited time only, the MHC Club of Boston is selling Dean’s Beans fair-trade, organic coffee, customized with our logo. Buy it for yourself, or give the coffee as gifts. We have decaf and regular available, whole bean and ground. So please spread the word and help us to sell this delicious coffee while raising money for our club. Regular (whole bean or ground) $9.50; decaf (whole bean or ground) $10.50 (+ $2.00 S&H).
Funds raised from these coffee sales will help keep our event admission costs down and allow more young alumnae to participate in our club.
How to order: please send a check made payable to the Boston Mount Holyoke Club and a note with what kind of coffee you would like to Leise Jones ’01: 31 Goodrich Road, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.
The MHC Boston Marathon 1837 t-shirt Great women start at MHC, an important starting line in the “marathon” of life that brought you to Boston (or wherever you may be). Wear the 1837 entry number with pride and support the Boston club. $10 + (+ $5.00 S&H). Smalls and Mediums available only.
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Mount Holyoke College retro license plate
A unique addition to your collection of MHC memorabilia, featuring the old College logo. $5.00 (+ $4.25 S&H).
How to order
Please print out and mail in this form with a check in a self-addressed stamped envelope to the address provided on the form.
Send orders for MHC Mirrors, Desk Boxes, Paintings, Chairs, Paul Revere Bowls, and Chelsea clocks with checks payable to Boston Mount Holyoke Club to Jane Chandler Weiss '59.
Mount Holyoke Mirrors, Desk Boxes, and Paintings
Mary Lyon Tower and Field Memorial Gate in reverse painting on glass surmounts a handsome mirror, the whole framed (14" x 25") in antique silver and gold tones. Crafted by Eglomise Designs of Boston’s university series, the view is also available atop a walnut desk box with brass fittings (13½" x 8½" x 2½"). Painting also comes alone in silver-toned frame (14¾" x 9½"). Prices: mirror, $228; desk box, $228; painting, $175; shipping, handling, and sales tax included.
Reed & Barton Silver-Plated Paul Revere Bowls
From Arlington, Massachusetts. 4 1/4", $50; 5 1/4", $60; 6 1/2", $80; 8", $100; 9", $140. Plus $5 s/h. Engraving, $5 flat fee for simple name or date; additional text 35¢/letter. Gift-boxed with clear plastic liner. Massachusetts residents add 5 percent tax.
Chelsea Clocks
From Chelsea, Massachusetts: Constitution: nickel forged solid brass case and base, nickel finish, screw bezel. 3 ½” Dial 5 ¼” W, 5 ½” H, 2 1/8” D, $450; Round Desk Alarm Clock in Brass: forged brass case, quartz movement with alarm function 3" diameter, $175; Embassy: forged solid brass case, hinged back door 3” Dial, 4½” W,5 ¾” H, 2½” D; $350; Presidential: Forged solid brass case, screw bezel, mahogany base. 4 1/2" Dial, 9 1/2"W x 7 1/2"H x 4"D. Also available in Nickel plate- ask for quote. Plus $5 s/h, plus $25 flat fee for engraving costs, plus $5/line; Massachusetts residents add 5 percent tax. Gift-boxed.
Mount Holyoke Chairs
Finished in semigloss black with hand-screened gold-leaf College seal on back, they’re great for home or office. Armchair (standard chair), $400 + $29 freight prepaid; Boston rocker, $385 + $29 freight (billed after shipment, estimated at $100-$150 preassembled; $25-$50 unassembled); swivel desk chairs and lamps (prices available upon request). Freight via UPS except for rocker. Prices subject to change; allow 12-16 weeks for delivery.
