Join us for our monthly “On the 18th” for good conversation and happy hour drinks and nibbles!
Where: Graffiti Bar (behind Sampan), 124 S. 13th St., Philadelphia, 19107
When: Monday, May 18th, 2015 at 5pm (Look for the Smith College table tent!)
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.
Don’t forget to RSVP by April 15th for the Annual Smith College Club of Philadelphia Meeting!
This year, the meeting is followed by our Annual Faculty Speaker Event with Dr. Frazer Ward of the Art History Department. He will be giving a talk entitled, “Why Did the Performance Artist Cross the Road? From Jackson Pollock to Digital Art.”
The event will include an elegant afternoon tea with a selection of gourmet tea, sandwiches, and pastries catered by STARR Restaurants.
Where?
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Main Building, Seminar Room
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
When?
Saturday, April 18th 2015
Annual Meeting begins at 2pm, followed by the Faculty Speaker at 3pm
Cost:
$30 for members
$35 for non-members
Please RSVP by April 15th via Paypal or check. Send your registration along with your annual dues and get the members’ rate!
Payment can be made by check made out to “Smith College Club of Philadelphia” and mailed to “SCCOP Treasurer, 1023 Mercy Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Or, by Paypal: (please indicate your name, class year, and number of guests in the “Notes to Seller” area)
Email us at phillysmithclub@gmail.com to RSVP and let us know how you submitted payment.
Call for Board Members
The annual meeting is an opportunity for club members to socialize as well as conduct club business, including the election of new board members. Are you interested in joining the board? Do you know someone who is? Nominations for board members can be sent to the club in advance or made at the meeting.
All skill-sets and interests are welcome, but we are particularly looking for people interested in the following areas:
- Treasurer
- Communications
- Facebook Manager
Name: Andrea Kyan
Class Year: 2000
How long have you lived in Philadelphia?
12 years (since 2002).
What’s your favorite restaurant in the city?
Chabaa Thai for their Garden Pad Thai and deliciously peppery fried rice.
What are you up to now?
I opened P.S. & Co. last May in Rittenhouse. We’re showing the city how satisfying 100% organic, gluten-free, plant-based food tastes and feels.
What house did you live in on campus and what was your favorite thing about it?
Emerson. We had an eclectic group of housemates. I liked that there was no main “type”. We were all extremely different and enjoyed each others’ company!
Why did you choose Smith?
I wanted to attend a college with no core requirements, no Greek system and Smith’s formidable alumni network.
What is your favorite Smith tradition and why?
Afternoon Tea. No matter how busy we all were, our house always came together to chat and catch up over afternoon tea – which were on Saturdays at Emerson due to all the athletes.
Who was your favorite professor/what was your best class?
Professor Chris Lupke (East Asian Languages and Literature) taught a class on modern Chinese literature and the Chinese diaspora. I recently reconnected with Prof. Lupke on Facebook! He was an unforgettable teacher.
Do you have a defining/favorite/most memorable/transformative Smith moment?
I remember arriving as a freshman and feeling like I finally arrived. Growing up in a small town with little diversity, I always
felt out of place. Smith was a community I had been yearning to be a part of for so long.
What makes a Smithie unique?
We care about leaving the world a better place. Smithies are compassionate and altruistic foremost.
How did your Smith experience shape your life?
Smith further instilled the belief in myself that I can do anything I set my mind to. College made me more confident and more empowered to enter the real world.
On the 18th: Guided Tour of Represent: 200 Years of African American Art at the PMA with Susan Untereker, ‘68
Come and enjoy private guided tour of Represent: 200 Years of African American Art with Susan Untereker, Class of 1968 and a long time Museum Guide at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The exhibition showcases the creative achievements of African American artists and explores the expression of personal and collective identities in the US.
Do not miss this special opportunity to see the exhibition with Susan, followed by casual conversation with Susan and Susie Kwon – class of 2011, Development Assistant at the Philadelphia Museum of Art – in the Museum’s Cafeteria! RSVP with payment required by March 10, 2015 – spaces are limited. Complimentary parking is available in the Museum Parking Garage.
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 18th, 2015, 10:15 AM. PLEASE ARRIVE PROMPTLY AT 10:15 TO MAKE THE TOUR ON TIME.
Location: Lenfest Hall (West Lobby), Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Price: $30 for non-members, $25 for members, and $10 for members of the Philadelphia Museum of Art*
*Please send your Philadelphia Museum of Art member number when you send your payment to RSVP
RSVP: RSVP with payment required by March 10, 2015. Please reserve your spot via Paypal (in the “Notes to Seller” area, please indicate “Represent tour,” and provide your name, class year, number of guests, and the PMA member number -if applicable) or by mailing a check made out to “Smith College Club of Philadelphia” to SCCOP Treasurer, 1023 Mercy Street, Philadelphia PA 19148.
Can’t join us for the tour on March 18th? Come to the Museum at 5:30 PM for the On the 18th Part II!
We are trying something new for March’s On the 18th. If you are unable to join us for the tour in the morning, please come to the Museum for casual gathering in the Great Stair Hall at the Philadelphia Museum of Art starting at 5:30 PM. The admission for the Museum is Pay-What-You-Wish on Wednesdays after 5 PM. Susie Kwon, Class of 2011, will be there with Smith club table tent.
When? Wednesday, March 18th, 2015, 5:30 PM
Where? Great Stair Hall, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130
*No RSVP or payment required for the evening ‘On the 18th’ event at the Museum.
Name: Lindsey Allen
Class Year: 2008
How long have you lived in Philadelphia?
I have lived in Philly for 6 ½ years. I moved here for graduate school right after Smith and immediately loved the city.
What’s your favorite restaurant in the city?
This questions is a very difficult one to answer… I usually prefer to try something new whenever I eat out. My favorites include the small taco joints in the Italian Market – and when I’m feeling fancy, it’s Zahav or Han Dynasty.
What are you up to now?
I am a Senior Architectural Historian for Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (an engineering and design firm in Philly), where I work with federal agencies and engineers to identify and protect historic and cultural resources that may be affected by proposed infrastructure projects. I also volunteer with the Young Friends of the Preservation Alliance, the Community Design Collaborative, and am treasurer for the Smith College Club of Philadelphia.
What house did you live in on campus and what was your favorite thing about it?
I lived in Jordan House and absolutely loved the fierce loyalty of the friends I made while I was there; my closest friends still today are the ones I lived with in JoHo. Also, we had some pretty epic parties.
Why did you choose Smith?
A number of reasons factored into my decision to attend Smith, including the study abroad opportunities, the fantastic academic reputation, the extensive and supportive alumnae network, and of course the beautiful campus. It was easy to love and it quickly became, and remained, my top choice for college. The trigger, however, was their financial aid support. I knew I would attend the school who offered my family the most affordable option and I was THRILLED it was Smith.
What is your favorite Smith tradition and why?
My favorite Smith tradition has to be the overall housing (not dorm!) system. The combination of class years, majors and personalities within and among the houses was one of my favorite aspects of Smith. I was involved all my years there – from academic advisor my sophomore year to house president my senior year.
Do you have a defining/favorite/most memorable/transformative Smith moment?
I think my most transformative Smith moment occurred after I graduated. While I was there, I was often convinced that I got in by mistake – I did not feel up to snuff academically and had to work very hard to keep up. These feelings stayed with me, even when I was accepted to UPenn for a graduate degree in Historic Preservation. It wasn’t until I started graduate school that I realized that all the work I put in to keeping up with the rigorous Smith academic program had in fact pushed me ahead of the curve when I left. And I am incredibly grateful for that.
How did your Smith experience shape your life?
So many ways. Personally, I built confidence in myself both in the classroom and among my peers. My closest relationships were built at Smith and I met so many diverse people who continue to influence my life. I became a more critical thinker and a better leader, which has helped me succeed in graduate school and in my professional career.
February’s on the 18th event:Please come out to 1836 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19130 for our “On the 18th” event! We will be gathering at the Kite and Key at 5:30pm for casual drinks and bites.WHAT? Philly Smith Club’s monthly On the 18th Event!WHERE? Kite and Key. 1836 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19130 (http://www.thekiteandkey.com/)WHEN? February, February 18th, 5:30 PMLook for our Smith table tent.
The Smith College Club of Philadelphia invites you to afternoon tea at the Waverly Heights retirement community in Gladwyne, on Sunday, February 15th. Alumnae from a wide range of class years will be sharing stories about Smith during their time there. What was it like to be a Smith student during World War II? How did day-to-day life at Smith change in the 70’s as the Women’s Movement grew? What’s on the minds of today’s Smithies? Alumnae from the days of FDR through the Obama era will share and compare personal memories of their college years during nearly seven decades of tumultuous change. Enjoy delicious refreshments and great company as we explore our shared history!
Last year, an alum let us all in the song “You Can’t Get a Man with Your Brain.” A song which seemed unintuitive to most! An article in Tablet recently highlighted the history behind this song. You can expect much more where this came from at tea! Smithies are as diverse as they come. We all know tea is the place where the stories come out to shine. You won’t want to miss this special annual event and a chance to learn more about Smith’s heritage in an unorthodox, honest, and incredibly eye-opening way. Learn from your elders, share your truths, challenge the past, learn about Smith from the inside out, and bring your own story.
We are currently looking for alums from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s to be a part of the panel discussion. Email the club at phillysmithclub@gmail.com if you’re interested!
When: Sunday, February 15th, 3:00-4:30pm, tea
Where: Waverly Heights in Gladwyne. 1400 Waverly Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035. Phone: (610) 645-8600
RSVP required: To reserve your space, please send an email to phillysmithclub@gmail.com and please provide your name and class year (attendance is free but space is limited.)
Escape the cold and join Lindsey B., Susie K. and fellow Smithies for a hot cup of coffee at La Colombe’s beautiful new cafe in Fishtown.
Where: La Colombe, Fishtown. 1335 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125 (Just 2 blocks from the Girard Stop on the Market-Frankford line.)
When: Sunday, January 18, 2015 @ 10:30am
What: A casual meetup with Philly Smithies. Try La Colombe’s coffee, pastries, house-baked bread or other tasty treats. Take a peek at La Colombe’s rum distillery (yes, they are doing that now too!) Look for the Smith College Club table tent.
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