Simmons College Radio has received three nominations for broadcast excellence from the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS). The winners in each category will be announced March 3 at the 72nd Annual Intercollegiate Broadcasting System International Radio & Webcasting Conference in New York.
The Super Bowl #NotBuyingIt Campaign encouraged viewers to share their thoughts via Twitter on which advertisements they thought were sexist. While some ads left a positive impression, others made audiences question who the ads were targeted for and their affect on society's perception of women. What were your favorite Super Bowl commercials and which ones made you want to tweet #NotBuyingIt?
There are several myths about what it's like to go to a women's college. Believe us, we've heard them all. But are they fact or just fiction? In this week's Woman on Campus video, Sarah Galvez '15 addresses some of the most common misconceptions you might hear about attending a women's college.
Simmons College celebrated the 20th anniversary of The Clothesline Project in honor of alumna and domestic violence victim, Betsy McCandless '71. The Clothesline Project is a visual display of t-shirts that bear witness to domestic violence and sexual assault. Each shirt is decorated to represent a person's experience; or as a tribute to someone who has lost their life at the hands of their partner.
In honor of Black History Month, the Black Student Organization (BSO) is going back to its roots and embracing the theme, Redefinition. 300 The Fenway has a special message from BSO President Tatiana Johnson '12, plus a complete list of the events scheduled throughout February.
Professor Teresa Nelson, Director of the School of Management's Entrepreneurship Program, is speaking as a panelist at the White House Summit on Women's Entrepreneurship. Professor Nelson recently sat down with us to discuss the challenges facing women-run start ups.
With its rich culture and top ranked universities, it's no surprise that many people fall in love with Boston. It ranks among the best in the nation for innovation, history, athletics, and more, and Simmons College is lucky to be located in the heart of it all. Here's a list of the best of Boston.
Meet Associate Professor and Department Chair Rich Gurney from the Department of Chemistry and Physics. Professor Gurney is known around Simmons as the Green Professor, specifically for his work with the Cups to Cleaners: Trash to Treasure project. But we had the chance to get to know him on a more personal level. Find out who he'd invite to his dream dinner party. It might surprise you!
As we start 2012 with high hopes and new resolutions, it's important to reflect on what has been accomplished in the past year. The Huffington Post recently published an article that identified the 50 Best Moments for Women in 2011. We sorted through the list and made the difficult decision of picking our top 10 favorite moments. See what made our list.
It goes without saying that 2011 was a milestone year for Simmons College. Students, faculty, staff, and alumnae/i all made contributions to help tell the world the Simmons Story. The editors of 300 The Fenway have compiled some notable highlights from our 2011 coverage.
Simmons Associate Professor Emeritus Susan P. Bloom is a staff reviewer for The Horn Book Magazine and has served on the Newbery Committee. Every year she makes a list of her picks for the Best Children's and Young Adult Books of the year. If you're doing some last minute shopping for the holidays, these make for great gifts.
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