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Explore Napa Valley With Simmons
Promising Pals Find the “Write” Fit
Explore Napa Valley With Simmons
The Alumnae/i Education and Travel Committee is pleased to introduce a new seven-day trip to San Francisco and the Napa Valley.
Join other alumnae/i as you explore local regions, experience culture, attractions, exhibitions, wine tastings, adventure, and more!
This trip, scheduled for April 19-25, 2007, will include tours of the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, the Twin Peaks, and Chinatown. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore the wine country of Napa Valley, enjoy private food and wine pairing lectures, make your own bottled wine, and take part in a cooking demonstration.
Space is limited so reserve your place today. For more information, contact the Office of Alumnae/i Relations, 800-246-0573 or email alumnet@simmons.edu.
Promising Pals Find the “Write” Fit
After graduation, Bridgette Woodall ’05LS wanted to stay connected to Simmons, but wasn’t sure how to go about it. When she learned about the Promising Pals Program, she knew that she had the right fit.
“I’ve been corresponding with family and friends from as far back as I can remember,” said Woodall. “Writing is something I really enjoy and when I learned about the Promising Pal's program, I thought this was something I could do.”
More than 175 Simmons faculty, staff, graduate students, and alumnae/i took part in the Promising Pals Program this year, corresponding with middle school students from the James P. Timilty School in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood. The writing initiative highlights literacy and mentoring while giving students exposure to the professional world.
The pals corresponded through letters and e-mails; volunteers this year were encouraged to incorporate the theme, "The 'Write' Time to Shine," into their letters – sharing memorable times in their lives, including lessons learned over the years. This is the fourth year that Simmons has been involved in the Promising Pals program.
The program culminated in June, when the pals met during a breakfast at the Timilty School. Simmons volunteers joined hundreds of other Boston-area participants, who together wrote to all 654 of the school’s students. Also attending the event were some high-profile pals: Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Massachusetts Commissioner of Education, David Driscoll.
In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the Promising Pals program this year, the Timilty School unveiled a "Wall of Fame" recognizing long-term Promising Pals for their support and participation. Retired Simmons President Dan Cheever and Stephen London, director of Simmons’s Scott/Ross Center for Community Service, were among the six initial inductees.
“The Simmons community has such a strong involvement with the local community. This is one shining example of how Simmons is truly involved with and cares about its neighbors,” said Carolyn Grimes '01GS, director of graduate service programs at the Scott/Ross Center and coordinator of the Simmons/Promising Pals partnership.