Sarah Lawrence Magazine—Fall 2017
With this issue, we welcome our 11th president, Cristle Collins Judd. In recognition of President Judd’s unconventional rise to the chief executive’s office at this most unconventional college, we look to members of our community who also demonstrate oh-so-Sarah-Lawrence leadership styles. From Hollywood to the Guggenheim, from the Congo to the Catskills, from DC to NYC to SLC, they take on challenges and opportunities in diverse and dynamic ways.
Up Front
On Campus
- Man of Mystery: J.J. Abrams ’88
- Tidbits
- Campaign Update
- In Person: Leonardo Rocchiccioli ’18
- Under Discussion: An Analysis of Activism
- Faculty Spotlight: Laura Hercher MS ’01 (human genetics)
- Faculty Farewells: William “Willy” Melvin Kelley & Fanchon “Fan” Miller Scheier MFA ’76
- Sarah Lawrence Faculty: Published, Performed, Presented
Features
- Leading the [Sarah Lawrence] Way: A Conversation with President Judd
- A Truth-Teller Raises His Voice: Jordan Peele ’01
- The Power of Art: Jane Saks ’85 & Nancy Spector ’81
- From Cradle to Grave: Health Care for the Most Vulnerable
- A Bravura Performance: Adrienne Willis ’01
- Leader-Creature Features: Inspired by Student Insights
Alumni
About Sarah Lawrence Magazine
Sarah Lawrence magazine is published twice each year by the Office of Marketing & Communications. Its mission is to connect alumni and other members of the Sarah Lawrence community to the College and to one another.
Reach us at: Sarah Lawrence College, 1 Mead Way, Bronxville, NY 10708-5999; 914.395.2220 or via e-mail (Office of Marketing & Communications); 914.813.9219 or via e-mail (Alumni Relations).
Photo by Laura Barisonzi
Illustration by Lucy Truman
Fall 2017 Magazine Staff
Editor
Jean Smith
jmsmith@sarahlawrence.edu
Interim Associate Editor
Christopher Hann
Interim Assistant Editor
April Greene
Design
Hannah Fichandler
Taylor Design
Class Notes Editor
Joanna Bettelheim ’09
Director of Alumni Relations
Dania Abu-Shaheen ’04
Good Work & Good Fortune
For many years, the editors of Sarah Lawrence magazine have had the very good fortune to partner with Hannah Fichandler of Taylor Design in Stamford, Connecticut, in creating this award-winning publication. So we’re proud to share the happy news that the Connecticut Art Director’s Club selected the spring 2016 issue for its highly competitive show. At the 42nd annual gala in June, “Finding Courage” was presented the silver award for periodicals—a category that includes corporate, institutional, and public service organizations.