EDITOR’S NOTE The Magazine for Mount Alumnae and Friends
Editor Alison DeLory, BPR ’98 University Advancement Manager, Alumnae Relations: Shani Pearson Program Coordinator, Alumnae Relations: Beth Pyesmany Arsenault Manager, Development: Anne Thibodeau Program Coordinator, Development: Stéphanie Comeau, BPR ’09 Administrative Assistant: Erin Hemeon Records Clerk: Kathryn Baker Special Events Assistant (Co-op): Matt Sullivan Contributors The following departments at the Mount: Archives Public Affairs University Advancement COVER Photo of Meredith Ralston by Jule Malet-Veale Design and production Cathy Little Digital imaging, prepress film & printing Transcontinental Printing
It is fitting that this issue of Folia Montana, my first as editor, focuses on the Mount’s ongoing commitment to the advancement of women. It was in this inclusive environment that I was nurtured, supported and encouraged to think critically and ambitiously for myself and about others. The Mount is a place where no man or woman is limited by gender, where all are well prepared for the futures that await them upon graduation. My path from student to editor has been circuitous, but is one that has brought me back to the Mount time and time again. Since graduating I’ve returned as guest lecturer, alumnae association board member, chair of the alumnae weekend committee, masters of public relations student, and member of the Voices Project – a creative writing collective housed in the Institute for Women, Gender and Social Justice. With each experience I’ve met dedicated and inspirational administrators, academics, alumnae and students. One such person is Dr. Meredith Ralston, Department of Women’s Studies, who I had the pleasure of interviewing for the article on p. 4-5. Meredith and I talked about feminism, and we agreed that the feminist movement seems to again be surging forward. Here at the Mount feminism seems to be regaining prominence as a movement espousing equal rights for women and men around the world, achievable only in a socially just society. The Mount was founded by and for women, and its rich history is matched by its present commitment to women’s advancement as enacted through curricula, research and conferences happening on campus and in the Mount community. The advancement of women is also the future of the Mount, and will be achieved through the Teaching, Learning and Research Centre that will be funded through Project TWENTY12 (p. 6-7). Thank you for having me as your editor, and please let me know how your alumnae magazine can serve you.
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