April 2015 – The Smith College Club of Philadelphia

Name: Andrea Nadel Pilling

Class Year: 1976

How long have you lived in Philadelphia?

I moved to Philadelphia 28 years ago after marrying my husband, a native of the area.

What’s your favorite restaurant in the city?

Vedge, a vegan restaurant in the city, is my absolute favorite. I love the atmosphere and especially the food, which is creative, healthy and beautifully presented.

What are you up to now?

Now that my three children are out of college and gainfully employed, I have been taking painting classes at my local art center where I also volunteer. In addition, I am on the Boards of the Radnor Historical Society and the Radnor Historic Architectural Review Board.

What house did you live in on campus and what was your favorite thing about it?

I lived in Tyler House where I had a wonderful group of friends that I still see, even though they’re living in various parts of the world. I also loved the architecture and my sunny room at Tyler.

Why did you choose Smith?

I loved the idea of becoming a “Smithie,” whom I thought of as independent, fun and smart. The campus was beautiful and I liked the idea of the Five College Exchange program. Smith was one of the few colleges to which I applied that had an architecture program. Although Smith did not offer a BS in Architecture, the program prepared me for a Masters of Architecture which I later pursued.

What is your favorite Smith tradition and why?

I loved Friday Tea in the Tyler living room. It signified that the work week was over and that the weekend was about to begin. It was also a chance to get together with friends and to continue a tradition that had been a basic part of Smith.

Do you have a defining/favorite/most memorable/transformative Smith moment?

There’s not one particular moment that was transformative, although when I attended my last reunion, there was a seminar discussing “What to do with the rest of your life.” After attending the seminar, I decided to learn to paint and to follow my passion for creating art. Over the years, I have met many Smithies who have become lifelong friends. In addition, Smith has opened the door to many job opportunities through networking and/or because of Smith’s high academic reputation.

CARE PACKAGES – SEND ONE TO A FRIEND!

We reminisce fondly about afternoon tea, our close friends from our houses, and the joy of Mountain Day – but we also worked really hard at Smith. Remember finals? To offer encouragement to the 42 students from our area studying at Smith this year, SCCOP sent them winter themed care packages at the end of the first semester. The club also sent gift certificates to Herrell’s ice cream to 10 students who joined the Smith community last fall. Thank you to our club members whose support makes this program possible. The club will put together the next round of care packages in late April. This time you too can experience the fun of giving (or receiving) a care package! For just $20 (shipping included), SCCOP will mail you or a friend the same care package that the current students will receive. $1 from each care package sold will be donated to the SCCOP Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to Smith students from the Philadelphia area. Packages can be sent anywhere in the United States, so send a Smith surprise to your former housemate or classmate anywhere in the country! Past care packages have included seasonal and local treats, stress-busting toys, colorful study supplies, cozy gloves, patterned stationery, and more. The deadline to order is April 18th.

CARE PACKAGE ORDER FORM YOUR NAME:_____________________________________________________________________

YOUR EMAIL: _____________________________________________________________________

YOUR PHONE: _____________________________________________________________________

PAYMENT METHOD: ☐ $20 check enclosed ☐$20 Paypal payment made online

RECIPIENT’S NAME: ________________________________________________________________

RECIPIENT’S MAILING ADDRESS:______________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________

MESSAGE TO RECIPIENT: _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________

Submit form and check by mail to: SCCOP Treasurer, 1023 Mercy St., Philadelphia, PA 19148 OR email the above information to phillysmithclub@gmail.com and submit your payment by Paypal at phillysmithclub.wordpress.com/membership. DEADLINE TO ORDER IS APRIL 18th! Ordering multiples? Please submit one form per package ordered.

****The order form can also be found in the Annual Newsletter.

Month: April 2015

April 2015, Smithie of the Month – Andrea Pilling

Happy Spring – Care Packages! Send One to a Friend!