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Class Notes Submission Request from New Secretary

2009-11-17T14:08:00.000-05:00

From our missing-in-action class secretary, Christine Thomas Freedburg:

Have I got a missed deadline excuse for you! This summer, just after our 15th reunion, I took off to Israel to excavate an ancient Phoenician city. When I should have been demanding your news for the Alumnae Quarterly Winter Issue, there I was, happily schlepping dirt and artifacts. Then, to make matters worse-- at least for the class notes-- I came back home and got married a couple of months later.

So after Tamzin’s wonderful newsy column this summer we will have NO NOTES for the 1994 Winter column. So unless you are buried in ancient dirt or marrying your true love at city hall, quick! DROP EVERYTHING AND SEND ME YOUR NEWS FOR THE SPRING ALUMNAE QUARTERLY!

Did you get married? Have a child? Discover the cure for the common cold? Great- let me know. Are you simply enjoying your life? Having the occasional dinner party? Just managing to make rent? Even better-let me know.

People who knew me at Smith won’t be surprised: I got an extension. You have until MIDNIGHT, THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21. Send that news to: smith1994notes@gmail.com

Share Photos from Reunion

2009-09-29T14:05:00.000-04:00

I've had lots of requests from folks who'd like to see photos from reunion. We have a photosharing group on Flickr. It's free and easy to use. I'd love to see more of us using it. I think right now only six people have joined.

If you're sharing photos on another site and would like to invite classmates to share, post a comment below this post to let others know.

Some folks are also sharing photos via Facebook. Our class group is here.

I've been in the midst of moving ever since reunion, but hope to post lots of photos once we get settled into our new house this fall.

In the meantime, I've shared a few photos from our college days (like the one above), as well as some more recent photos, at the Flickr group.

We Remember, Class of '94 Memorial Service (2009)

2009-09-25T22:18:00.008-04:00

On Friday, May 22nd, 2009, after our Groove is in the Heart Yoga class, members of the class of '94 gathered in a clearing by the pond on the other side of the crew house. We were joined by the parents of Laura Swymer-Clancy '94, who brought four daughters to Smith and have lost two of them far too early.

This is what I read:

"In Memoriam"

Four years ago, I attended the wedding of a dear Smith friend in Mystic, CT. Despite some of us not having seen each other in several years, and despite the many different paths our lives have taken, the Smithies at the wedding embraced one another with jubilation, appreciation, and great affection. We were as familiar to one another then as we were on the last day we sat down together for Sunday Brunch in Cushing House more than a decade earlier.

During the outdoor reception at the Mystic Seaport, I stepped away from the dance floor for a moment and I watched my friends dancing as the sun set into the water behind them. The sky was filled with brilliant swaths of color, the last vestiges of day embraced by the first dark arms of night. In that moment between the bright shining day and the deep velvet night, there was a pause for celebration, a great joining together of colors, a hello and a goodbye all in one. The sky, like the bride and the groom, and my glorious friends dancing beneath it, was gaining something and losing something both.

I wanted to be in that moment forever, but since that was impossible, I reached for a pen so I could write down what I saw.

A few days later, I found the note I’d written on a napkin crumpled at the bottom of my purse. And all it said was this: “Describing my love for these women is like trying to draw the sun with nothing but a crayon.”

Even eleven years after moving away from our shared Smith home, words failed to capture the light that dances between us when we come together in any room. Our happiness in one another’s company is almost impossible to describe (particularly if there is music and a meal involved). This, I believe, is the Smith Experience.

We are here today, exactly 15 years after we graduated, to honor that unique connection, the inimitable togetherness that a Smith education affords, and to mark the loss of seven of our classmates:

Kimberly Tyler, who passed away 2/11/1991.
Linda Miller, who passed away 10/15/1995.
Judith Grubbs, who passed away 11/20/2000.
Carol Boyer, who passed away 4/17/2001.
Laura Swymer-Clancy, who passed away 10/21/2001.
Deirdre Flaherty, who passed away 8/12/2004.
Jennifer DelVecchio Gustafson, who passed away 8/1/2007.

[At this point, I was overcome with emotion. I gestured for the Reverend Alyssa May ('94) to join me, and she was kind enough--and composed enough--to help me invite the group to offer a moment of silence to these women we have lost. During this time, I also offered loving thoughts in memory of Robert Nylen, my beloved teacher, who was a guest lecturer at Smith during the 1990s and who passed away in December 2008 after a long, gutsy battle with cancer, and in memory of the spouses and loved ones of classmates and other Smithies who we have lost.]

After our moment of silence, Lesley Reidy, who was very close with both Laura and Jen, read a poem (Snow Geese by Mary Oliver) and shared some of her memories. She also described some of the ways in which she still actively feels the sweet presence of her good friends in her days, and the ways in which she shares that love and warmth with her children.

Laura's mother, who brought along photos of her daughters, also read a moving poem. And both of Laura's parents shared their appreciation at being able to experience our remembrance of their wonderful daughter.

Other friends and classmates shared their grief at losing friends and their gratitude for having known them.

We then performed our offering:

Earlier today, I came to this clearing, I said a blessing, and planted seven lilies-of-the-valley, one for each member of our class who has passed away. Lily-of-the-valley is also known as Ladder to Heaven and Our Lady’s Tears. It is said to have magical properties and is used to improve the memory and the mind. When placed in a room, these flowers are supposed to cheer the heart and lift the spirits of anyone present.

It is my hope that these lilies-of-the-valley will grow and thrive in this clearing. So that we can return year after year to this quiet spot and witness their bloom and remember how we were when we were young here and what a special thing we have become a part of.I have filled this watering can with water from Paradise Pond. I invite you now to join me in offering a drink to these lilies we have planted, in recognition of the life that this water gives, and as a symbol of our connection to Smith and t o Smithies, whether they can be here today in body or only in spirit.

As those gathered came up one by one, to offer water to our lilies, I read our benediction:

In this moment between the bright shining day and the deep velvet night, let us pause for celebration, a hello and a goodbye all in one. Even fifteen years after moving away from our shared Smith home, words fail to capture the light that dances between us when we come together. Our happiness in one another’s company is almost impossible to describe (particularly if there is music and a meal involved). This, I suppose, is the Smith Experience.

After the benediction, I thanked everyone for coming. There were hugs and tears and, I think a great deal of joy at our connection--followed up, most appropriately, by music and a meal at our class dinner.

Groove is in the Heart Yoga at Reunion

2009-06-01T21:44:00.003-04:00

One of the highlights for me at reunion was the Groove is in the Heart yoga class that took place on Friday afternoon. The space (Studio Helix in Thornes) was lovely and everyone who came seemed really happy afterward. Throughout the weekend, attendees could be heard--half-serious, half-joking--asking one another if they were opening their hearts (while thrusting out their chests...I mean hearts. :-)

The yoga class was something I had envisioned and begun planning more than a year before reunion and it was beautiful to finally have it come to be. There were total beginners and people committed enough to yoga to bring their own mats!

Amy Reed '05 was our teacher and she took us through a delicious and challenging class themed around our grooving hearts. Thank you to Amy, to Kirse for helping plan it, and to everyone who came. Perhaps it can become a regular reunion event. (And anyone willling to pay money for pictures of Kirse's bottom, I have *lots* from the yoga class. Drop me a note and we'll talk. ;-)

Later, skaters! Namaste.

New slate of officers 1994

2009-06-01T14:01:00.002-04:00

At our class meeting, held May 23 at class headquarters, we elected the following slate of officers who will lead us into our 20-year reunion in 2014:

Treasurer: Bert Ritvo
Secretary: Christine Thomas
VP: Nicole Wilson James
Co-Presidents: Liz Kase and Moneshia zu Eltz

Congratulations and thank you!

I will continue to keep the class blog. If our new officers create another Web presence for our class, I'll link to it from here.

Stay tuned for reunion photos. Some classmates have already been sharing at Facebook. Come join us, if you haven't already.

Whither weather

2009-05-21T09:32:00.002-04:00

Hi, friends: it's been very cold here at night the past few weeks, but it looks like the atmospheric tide is turning and we're in for a scorcher this weekend. I still say, pack warm jammies just in case, but it looks like no one will be in danger of freezing overnight whilst on campus--but maybe overheating instead.

Pack a little fan, if you can.

I'll be at headquarters tonight from 8-9pm if you want to swing by and say "hello."

xxoo
Naomi

Will there be Wi-Fi?

2009-05-20T13:08:00.003-04:00

A classmate wrote today and asked me if there would be Wi-Fi available on campus during our reunion. In case you were wondering the same thing, here's my reply:

>>I'm not entirely sure what the Wi-Fi situation is on campus, but I
think there are hotspots in at least some houses and some academic
buildings.

There's free also Wi-Fi at Forbes library, adjacent to campus (closed Sunday). And
both pay-for and free options at in-town businesses.

On campus, I think you need a Novell account to get access. More on
that here: http://www.smith.edu/its/tara/account_forms.html

There are computers available to the public in the campus center and
athletic facility, but not good options for secure data or prolonged
work sessions.

Verizon Wireless offers a $15/day access fee for it's mobile broadband
data service, although you also have to buy a USB wireless modem for
about $200, if you don't already have one. It may actually be more affordable to buy a whole month from them, instead...

More on Smith Wi-Fi here: http://www.smith.edu/its/tara/macintosh/iphone.html

You may be able to contact IT and fax in an application form--or
something--to get a Novell account set up by Thursday or Friday. I
used to have one, so I know that alumnae are eligible--at least, they
used to be. They may have some accommodations for visiting alumnae, as
well. Perhaps a generic temp username and password for everyone?>>

If anyone finds out something concrete and helpful, please let me know and I'll try to post!

Cheers,

Naomi

Rent a bike while on campus

2009-05-18T10:50:00.002-04:00

The student-run Bicycle Kitchen, which is located (I think) at the boat house, is renting bikes and helmets during our reunion weekend. I met the student who started this a few years ago and she's wonderful.

Read about the Bicycle Kitchen here.

Directions to our memorial service

2009-05-18T10:30:00.002-04:00

On Friday afternoon at 4:45, we will gather by the pond to honor our connection to one another and remember the seven members of our class who have passed on.

To get to the memorial service, go down the stairs to the boat house. At the bottom of the stairs, turn left and walk along the shady path behind the crew house. After a few yards, you'll enter a clearing. We will gather at the far end, near the benches.

Directions to Yoga

2009-05-18T10:22:00.005-04:00

Our Groove is in the Heart yoga class will take place Friday, 2:30-4pm at Studio Helix, which is downtown on the top floor of Thornes. You can walk from campus, rent a bike, or drive and park downtown.

The parking garage is attached to Thornes and I believe the first hour is free, which makes it a good option.

Studio Helix
100 Main St
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-9942
Get directions.

For more class details, click here.

Be Present for the Class Photo

2009-05-14T10:41:00.002-04:00

On Saturday morning, as we line up for the alumnae parade, a photographer will come by to shoot our class photo. Copies of the photo will be available for purchase through the AASC. We'll have more details at Class Headquarters (in Comstock House).

Remember to where your whites!

Illumination, Rain or Shine?

2009-05-13T11:20:00.003-04:00

Many an illumination night has been ruined by rainstorms. Illumination is maybe my favorite part of reunion/commencement weekends, so I was glad to hear today that Smith has finally invested in waterproof lanterns. I wonder if they'll look the same...

Come One, Come All: Reunion is Nearly Here

2009-05-12T11:58:00.003-04:00

This e-mail went out today to 413 members of the Class of 1994. If you didn't receive it, visit the AASC Web site to update your e-mail address.

My dearest classmates,

Reunion is fast approaching and I know how busy you all are, so I’ll just wish you a happy spring and then cut right to the chase.

Happy spring!

The chase

Reunion takes place May 21-May 24, 2009. If you haven’t registered yet, it’s not too late! Register online here: http://alumnae.smith.edu/reunion2009/. Find out who else has registered here: http://alumnae.smith.edu/reunion2009/attending.php.

Special events

Reunion is jam-packed with activities. In addition to the college’s schedule of events, we have some very special things planned, as well.

Friday, 2:30-4:00. “Groove is in the Heart” Anusara-inspired yoga class with Amy Reed ’05. Free to members of the Class of 1994 and their guests. More details here.

Friday, 4:45-5:15. “In Memoriam,” an open-air memorial service for the seven members of our class who have passed away since we arrived on campus in 1990. For more information, including the names of those who will be remembered, visit the blog.

Friday, 5:30-6:30 pm. Reunion Class Social Hour/Dinner/Family Fun Night. Mwangi Center, Davis/Davis Ballroom. We’ve designed our Friday night dinner event to provide a forum where Smithies can meet each others’ families and/or significant others, who are so much a part of our friends’ lives. There will be games and music, and the simple yet delicious barbecue fare aims to please all! Event will be outdoors, weather permitting. We apologize for the extremely expensive menu; we tried very hard to lower it, but the college sets the prices and they say it was the best they could do. Some relief is available for those bringing children: kids ages four to ten are $10; those under four are free). More details here.

Saturday, 1:30-2:30. Class Meeting. Everyone is encouraged to swing by the Class Headquarters (in Comstock House) to enjoy tea and conversation, and to elect our new slate of class officers. If you wish to stand for office, please be sure to arrive by 1:30. The election will commence at 1:45. Learn more at the blog.

Saturday, 5:30-6:30 pm. Reunion Class Social Hour/Dinner Campus Center, Wilson Atrium, Campus Center Carroll Room. Featuring a slide show set to music from our college years.

Take a load off

We’re still in need of volunteers to staff class headquarters. If you’ve got an hour and can help out (pretty, please!), drop Kirse a note at smithreunion1994@gmail.com. Sign up with a friend and you can kick back and relax at headquarters, and meet and greet your classmates as they arrive.

For more details about what to bring, child care, meals, etc., visit the class blog at www.graychase.com/Smith94.htm. To stay up-to-date, check the blog often and/or follow me on Twitter @graychase.

As always, if you have questions, drop me a line any time.

Hope to see you on campus soon.

Warmest wishes,

Naomi

Naomi Graychase
Alumnae Class President, 1994
Graychase@gmail.com

Plan for the Weather

2009-05-08T10:41:00.002-04:00

“It’s New England: wait five minutes, the weather will change”

Spring weather in New England is generally in flux. It may be warm one day and near freezing the next. And raining the day after that.

The college suggests packing layers and being prepared for varying conditions.

You can check the weather forecast for Reunion weekend at The Weather Channel. Obviously, checking as close as possible to your departure date is best since things can change quickly.

If you are staying on campus, keep in mind that the rooms are minimally furnished. There will be no heat, one thin blanket, and no fans or A/C. You may recall that the day of our graduation was brutally hot. In contrast, last year's reunion weekend was uncomfortably cold and saw alumnae scrounging around Houses looking for extra blankets.

Sleeping in warm jammies and socks--or even a hat!--can help. Bringing extra blankets is wise--and a small portable fan in case it's very warm. You can also buy a fan downtown at CVS.

If you find yourself cold (or hot) and desperate, there is a Wal*Mart in Northampton, which might be the cheapest source of blankets or fans. It's several miles out King Street. There's also a Goodwill at the corner of King St. and Damon Road, near the big CVS. I can't think of a source of blankets that is within walking distance, although there is a store downtown that sells Mexican yoga blankets and a store where you could get a tapestry--or a sweater!

If you get cold enough, I'm sure you'll get creative. Just consider yourself warned. :-)

Remember your whites!

2009-05-07T18:26:00.003-04:00

The Alumnae Parade, while smaller than at commencement, is still poignant in its multigenerational celebration of Smith sisterhood. As always, it is, according to the college, "made especially striking by a continuous line of white, highlighted by the various accents each class wears (hats, scarves, and the like)."

Please be sure to pack a white outfit and white shoes.

Thinking ahead, I bought a cute little white dress at a thrift store three years ago. I got it out to try on last weekend, though, and discovered that I have expanded beyond the capacity of its seams since then. Alas...I was able to find a suitable pair of white capris at Salvation Army. I'm hoping the white blouse and jacket I'm planning to wear still fit. Eeek. Guess I ought to try them on...

If you find yourself like me with a wardrobe sorely lacking in white clothes (that fit), I highly recommend a quick trip to your local Goodwill or Salv Arm. They color-code their clothes and shoes making it easy to hone in on the white gear that will fit you. (The hardest part is finding something clean.) And you won't waste a bunch of cash on white things you may never wear, again since a few bucks can outfit you at a thrift store.

Commencement speaker, 2009

2009-05-07T17:00:00.000-04:00

Tammy Baldwin, a Smith College alumna and the first woman to serve in the House of Representatives from her native Wisconsin, will be the speaker at the college’s 131st commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 17, at the Quadrangle. Honorary degrees will be awarded to Baldwin, installation artist Jenny Holzer, international journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault and microbiologist Claire Fraser-Liggett. More at the Smith Web site...

There’s still time to register

2009-05-07T10:51:00.002-04:00

Registration for reunion can be done online at http://alumnae.smith.edu/reunion2009/.

To see who’s already registered from our class, click here and scroll down to 1994.

Class Meeting, Elect New Officers

2009-05-06T14:41:00.003-04:00

At the class meeting, we'll elect our new slate of officers. Thus far, we only have one person who has said she'd like to hold office next term--Bert Ritvo would like to stay on as Treasurer. If you would like to hold an Executive Committee office, please drop me a note. If the spirit moves you during reunion, you may also just show up ready to run at the meeting on Saturday.

For more details on the duties of each class officer, go here and read the Class Officers Handbook (in .pdf).

1:30-2:30 pm, Saturday, May 23rd, Class Meeting. Everyone is encouraged to swing by the Class Headquarters (in Comstock House) to enjoy tea and conversation, and to elect our new slate of class officers. If you wish to stand for office, please be sure to arrive by 1:30. The election will commence at 1:45.

Virtual Yard Sale

2009-05-05T12:11:00.003-04:00

I'm clearing out some of my books, DVDs, and CDs. If any Smithies are interested in these, I can bring them to you at reunion. Or ship, of course. Buy through Half.com or check inventory there and e-mail me directly. Happy to accept alternate offers.

Here's the link to my Half.com store: http://shops.half.ebay.com/graychase_W0QQ

Cheers!

In Memoriam: Class of 1994 Memorial Service

2009-05-04T14:25:00.004-04:00

Since we arrived on campus in the fall of 1990, we have lost seven members of our class:

Jennifer DelVecchio Gustafson, who lived in Wilson House, majored in Government, and passed away 8/1/2007.
Deirdre Flaherty, who lived off campus, majored in Spanish, and passed away 8/12/2004.
Carol Boyer who lived at 150 Elm Street, majored in Government, and passed away 4/17/2001.
Laura Swymer-Clancy who lived in Wilson House, majored in Art: History, and passed away 10/21/2001.
Judith Grubbs, who lived off campus, majored in Economics, and passed away 11/20/2000.
Linda Miller who passed away 10/15/1995.
And Kimberly Tyler who passed away 2/11/1991.

On the exact 15-year anniversary of our commencement, Friday, May 22nd, 2009, we will gather by Paradise Pond to celebrate the lives of these women and to honor their passing.

"In Memoriam," an open-air memorial service will be held 4:45-5:15 p.m. (rain or shine) in a quiet pond-side clearing tucked away on the other side of the crew house. Head to the Boathouse and look for signs.

Anyone wishing to offer remembrance of their loved ones, or of friends or family from other classes who have passed away is welcome. We will also take a moment to honor Bob Nylen, a guest lecturer in the American Studies department who died in December 2008 after a valiant battle with cancer.

Please send questions or requests to Naomi Graychase at graychase@gmail.com.

Child Care at Reunion

2009-05-04T14:23:00.000-04:00

The college sent out this e-mail today to registered attendees:

Having your children with you at Reunion can be lots of fun. There is plenty to do and lots of places to explore on campus, from the banks of Paradise Pond to the botanic garden and the playing fields. But Reunion is really about you and your Smith friends. The Alumnae Association understands that and has contracted with an excellent child-care company so that you can take a night off and enjoy the campus and the company of friends.

Children’s Conference Care Inc. (CCCI) has been working with the Alumnae Association for seven consecutive years. It’s the only company in New England that specializes in child care for reunions and conferences. Staff are trained professionals who create a camp-like experience for children. They offer games, indoor/outdoor sports, movies, crafts, and board games.

CCCI will be on campus Friday and Saturday evenings from 5–10, offering a fun-filled program for children ages 3 and up. The cost is $20 per child and includes dinner.

Space fills up quickly and pre-registration is encouraged, so click here if you’re interested in signing up for this service.

More information about CCCI is available at www.childrensconferencecare.com. If you require additional forms or have any questions, e-mail us at info@childrensconferencecare.com, or call 617-492-6925.

We’re looking forward to seeing you on campus!

Groove is in the Heart Yoga, May 22nd

2009-04-21T11:44:00.007-04:00

Among the many wonderful events we have planned for our 15-year reunion attendees is an Anusara-inspired yoga class with Amy Reed, '05. Amy is my yoga teacher and she is *very* special, magical even. On the exact 15-year anniversary of our commencement, we will gather at Studio Helix in downtown Northampton for a "Groove is in the Heart"-themed yoga experience. I hope you can join us for this afternoon of open-hearted yoga practice.

2:30-4pm, Friday, May 22nd at Studio Helix in Thornes (downtown Northampton). "Groove is in the Heart" Anusara-Inspired yoga class led by Amy Reed '05. Free to members of the class of '94 and guests. (Children over 13 permitted.) All equipment will be provided. All levels, from complete beginners to instructors, are welcome. Even if you are pregnant or have an injury or physical limitation, please receive our invitation to come. Even just sitting or lying on a mat, experiencing your breath, is yoga. And to do yoga in a room full of Smithies is particularly powerful. (I know because I do it every week!) :-)

No special clothing is needed, although wearing something you can bend, lie down, and move in comfortably is best.

You do not need to RSVP, but to get a sense of numbers, it would be helpful if you dropped me a note to tell me you plan to come (and whether you'll bring a guest). Our yoga supplies are limited, so if you have your own and can bring them, please do. They will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. (E-mail me at graychase at gmail.com.)

Our yoga equipment is provided by the college and we will need a volunteer or two to help transport it from the gym to downtown and back again, before and after class. There's a special surprise in it for you. Let me know if you'd like to sign up.

"Anusara" means, "flowing with grace," "going with the flow," and "following your heart," which is one of the reasons we've chosen it for our Groove is in the Heart reunion. It is considered "heart-oriented" yoga, and students are often instructed to do their poses from the inside out.

Anusara was founded by John Friend in 1997, three years *after* we graduated, which feels sort of amazing to me. It seems like it must have been around forever, and yet...not even as long as we've had our diplomas.

For those of you new to yoga, despite its emphasis on "grace," yoga is not a religion. It has elements of philosophy and spirituality, but it does not seek to conflict with or necessarily replace any organized faith. It is purely life-affirming, loving, and balancing. As essential as breath. When we practice being open to grace, we can mean many things--you may interpret this as being open to God, for instance--but most simply put, it is the practice of being open to the inherent goodness in yourself.

Anusara yoga teaches us shri (life), satya (truth), svatantrya (freedom). At all times, most importantly, you just bring what you have. You may bring your faith or your struggle; you may bring anger or fatigue; you may bring joy and delight; you may bring grief and doubt. Whatever you have to bring on that day, bring it. Open to it. Love it. And you are doing (Groove is in the Heart) yoga.

If you want to learn learn more about Anusara yoga, this site offers a good description. The official Anusara site is here. And our classmate, Andrea Ferretti, is an editor at Yoga Journal, a magazine and Web site which serve as an excellent resource for curious or aspiring yoginis.

Conserve Resources: Ride-share

2009-04-09T15:30:00.002-04:00

To pair up with other alumnae and share a ride to reunion, visit the college's Zipride! ride-sharing Website.

Tour the first building on campus named after a corporation

2009-04-09T15:16:00.003-04:00

During reunion, the college is offering "hard-hat tours" of the under-construction Ford Hall. Currently scheduled to open in January 2010, the building will be the largest in all of Northampton and was vehemently opposed by residents of Northampton.

President Carol Christ blazed ahead, however, and demolished an entire neighborhood of historic homes and the only naturally occurring affordable housing in Northampton--which also had the benefit of being walkable to town, thus reducing greenhouse gases and encouraging a walking and biking lifestyle.

The college has also built a newly opened and operational co-generation plant, which alumnae can tour on Friday May 22nd. Tours require preregistration through the AASC Reunion Resources Web site (not yet available).

Participants in either tour are urged to wear comfortable shoes because there will be lots of walking and stairs to climb. Hardhats will be provided on the Ford Hall site.

View photos of the Green Street neighborhood before it was demolished by Smith here.

Classmate Doan Hoang's "Oh, Saigon"

2009-04-08T16:47:00.002-04:00

UPCOMING EVENTS & SCREENINGS of OH, SAIGON:

TOMORROW (4/09/09):
Director Doan Hoang Live Little Saigon TV Talk Show on TV & Internet
(also featuring cast member Anne Hoang)
KXLA-DTV 44.4 in Costa Mesa, Los Angeles, Orange County & San Diego
or steaming internet: www.littlesaigontv.com (top center: Internet Explorer)
WEDNESDAY APRIL 8 at 7 - 8PM
Chapman University School of Law - 1 University Dr., ORANGE, CA 92866 - Donald Kennedy Hall - Room 237AB
FREE

LISTEN TO THE KUCI 88.9FM interview with Director Doan Hoang
On Talk Show "Subversity," hosted by legendary historian, activist Dan Tsang
The audio of the entire show is here:
mp3: http://kuci.org/~dtsang/subversity/Sv090406.mp3
Podcast: http://www.kuci.org/podcasts/?ShowID=600
iTunes Store (free):
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=307838691

THIS THURSDAY:
Chapman University
Director in Attendance
THURS. APRIL 9 at 5:45 PM - 7:45PM
Chapman University School of Law - 1 University Dr., ORANGE, CA 92866 - Donald Kennedy Hall - Room 237AB
FREE

27th Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival
Director in Attendance
SUN. APRIL 19: Time TBA

OH, SAIGON - Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival & Best Feature Documentary & BEST FILM of Brooklyn at the Brooklyn Arts Council International Film Festival.
Winner of Sundance Institute's Documentary Fund Award.
Winner Independent Television Service's prestigious Open Call Award.
Winner of Center for Asian American Media's Media Fund Award.
Nominated for Best Feature Documentary at the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival.