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The Clothesline Project, a campaign that addresses violence against women, was on display Wednesday, Nov. 4 in Sweet Briar’s Lower Quad. The shirts were designed by women from Sweet Briar and other area colleges who wanted to make a statement about violence.
11.19.09
'Bomb' Lands Literary Prize for Author Carrie Brown

Glimmer Train Press recently announced that Carrie Brown, Sweet Briar’s Margaret Banister Writer-in-Residence, is the first-place winner in its September Fiction Open competition.

11.17.09
SBC Librarian Recognized by Professional Association

Sweet Briar librarian Lisa Johnston has been recognized by the Association of College and Research Libraries as the “Member of the Week.”

11.13.09
26.2 Miles for Crispen, and Worth Every One

Well, I survived the New York City Marathon. It has taken me over a week to recover, but it was well worth it!

11.13.09
Ancient Japan's Colorful 'Tale of Genji' Subject of Gallery Talk

John Goulde, professor of religion and director of Asian studies at Sweet Briar, will lead an informal gallery talk at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 in Pannell Gallery.

11.10.09
Report to Campus Community

With this message I begin a regular practice of reporting to the campus community after each meeting of the board of directors.

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Athletics

First Annual Corn Hole Cup a Success

Wednesday night the Upchurch Field House was host to the first ever all athlete event. The idea came to life when the athletic department decided that athletes should get to play with and learn with other athletes, not just their teammates. It was suggested that there be an event in the fall and an event in the spring. 

 

Swimmer Humphrey Named ODAC Player of the Week

Sweet Briar College first-year swimmer Dani Humphrey (Vienna, Va.) has been named the Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s (ODAC) “Player of the Week”.

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Riding

Berry's Ride to Championship Recorded in Chronicle of the Horse

Sweet Briar riding fellow Jason Berry teamed up with Sox In The City at the Warrenton Horse Show in September to win the International Hunter Futurity Eastern Regional championship in the 3-year-old division, according to an article in the Sept. 18 issue of The Chronicle of the Horse.

Sweet Briar Names 2009-2010 IHSA Team Riders

Sweet Briar IHSA coach Ian McCartney has named the members of his 2009-2010 Intercollegiate Horse Show Association team.

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