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Elizabeth Borland, ’97 Awarded Alumnae Volunteer Recognition Award

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The President of the Smith College Club of Philadelphia, Elizabeth Borland ’97, has been awarded the 2012-2013 Alumnae Volunteer Recognition Award from Smith College.  Liz is being recognized for her extraordinary dedication to bringing Smith alumnae together here in the Philadelphia area.  Since resurrecting the once defunct Philadelphia Smith Club several years ago, Liz has worked tirelessly to unite Philadelphia area Smithies. She and the other recipients will be presented with the award by President Christ during Reunion II Weekend in May.

Join us in congratulating our fearless leader for all her hard work!

(pictured above is Liz and her family at our walk along the Wissahickon River last June).

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“On the 18th” Happy Hour

Our monthly happy hour in March will return to an old West Philly favorite, Local 44. Join us on Monday, March 18th to enjoy Local 44’s wide selection of locally-brewed beers and delicious appetizers (lots of vegan/vegetarian options as well). All local beers are just $3 during happy hour, so come thirsty! The details: 

Local 44

4333 Spruce Street (Corner of 44th + Spruce)

Just a few blocks away from the #34 trolley stop on Baltimore Ave, or the MFL subway stop on 46th and Market.

5:30 pm

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Tea and “Smith Through the Decades” Alumnae Panel at Pennswood Village

The Smith College Club of Philadelphia invites you to afternoon tea at Pennswood Village on Sunday, February 24th. This  event will feature an alumnae panel discussion: “Smith Through the Decades: 1940’s through 2010’s”. Enjoy delicious refreshments and great company as we explore our shared history! 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.

We thank the residents and staff of Pennswood Village, a Quaker-based continuing care retirement community, for hosting this event.

When: Sunday, February 24, 2013, 2:00 pm

Where: Pennswood Village, 1382 Newtown-Langhorne Road, Newtown, PA 18940 (Directions: http://www.pennswood.org/DirectionstoPennswoodVillage.pdf)

RSVP Required: To reserve your space, please send an email to phillysmithclub@gmail.com or call Lisa Carmalt ’68 at (267) 639-2766. Please provide your name and class year. (Admission is free but space is limited.)

Club Activities, Events

New Year, New Career!

Colleen O’Mara, associate director for alumnae engagement, will be in the Philadelphia area to offer free career development programs for Smith Alumnae. There will be workshops offered as well as individual career counseling appointments available.

Friday, January 11, 6 p.m. -8 p.m.
Using Social Media to Boost Your Career

It’s a social world today, with Facebook, Twitter, blogs, and many other platforms changing the way we portray our personal stories, communicate with others and share information. Learn how to use social media as a powerful tool in your career by broadening your network, marketing your accomplishments, and making a great first impression – online.

Saturday, January 12, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tap Into Your Talents

Absolutely everyone has talents. Your talents are not the same as your job, your skills, or your education. Your talents are the innate abilities that you were born with. Spend the morning discovering your talents and find out how to incorporate them into a career that you love.

Both events will be held at
LGBT Center at the University of Pennsylvania
3907 Spruce St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6031

These events are free, but you must register. To register or to schedule an individual career counseling appointment, please contact Colleen at comara@smith.edu or 413-585-2588.