PHOTO BY Mark Van wormer
Wendy Littlefield, parent trustee, and Don Feinberg at home in Troy, NY. Claire ’07 (inset) will spend part of next year working on a sustainability project in India, before entering The University of Chicago. PHOTO BY STEVEN RICCI
“Conformity, even excellent conformity, is just conformity. The world does not need more Ivy League bankers, lawyers, or doctors. It needs more creative people of every stripe, which of course includes Ivy League bankers, lawyers, and doctors who are willing to break some rules, challenge the so-called ‘norms,’ and change the world for the better.” Don Feinberg
inspired—and will inspire—generations of young women to action.” “What sets Emma Willard apart from other schools is its capacity for recognizing each young woman’s particular strengths and its commitment to helping her realize them,” said Wendy Little-
field, mother of Claire Feinberg ’07. “We value individuality and idiosyncrasy. Not for their own sake, but because they are the best source of creativity, and creativity is what moves humanity forward. Emma gives the gift, and has the gift, of developing the individual
Emma Willard School’s campaign, The Emma Willard Idea, is an ambitious $75 million effort to increase endowment and annual giving so that our students will have unparalleled opportunities in preparing to serve and shape their world. Campaign Priorities nE ndowment for Scholarships: $20 million goal nE ndowment for Faculty Excellence: $20 million goal nE ndowment for Unrestricted Purposes: $25 million goal nA nnual Giving to Support Current Initiatives: $10 million goal
character of each young woman. Other ‘good’ schools arm their students with the external gift of a good education. Emma girls seem enriched and empowered by a strong sense of their complete inner selves and by what makes each of them unique and valuable.” n
For more information, please contact Larry Lichtenstein, Director of Advancement, at (518) 833-1779 or llichten@emmawillard.org. We invite you to join us in Join us as we celebrate The this collective effort: Emma Willard Idea on September nP articipate in conversations about what enables girls to thrive within their learning 29, 2007, a landmark symposium environment and to emerge as leaders. and schoolwide celebration. (See ad nE ngage in the life of the school. on inside back cover.) Contact the nH elp us build greater resources for the Alumnae Relations Office at (518) important work we are doing. 833-1787 or alumnae@emmanS how that you are a champion of The Emma Willard Idea. willard.org.
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