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Sargent Spirit
“ I Just Am So Attuned to the Love of Sargent” Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Arnold (Sargent’45, SED’49) stands maybe five feet tall in her white Easy Spirit sneakers and turquoise socks accented with orange kittens. But her Sargent Spirit soars, filling the large, airy living room of her home in Newton, Massachusetts.
“ At Sargent you got the best rounded education, not only in sports, but in living,” says Betty, 95, describing the unforgettable five months she and her classmates spent living in cabins at Sargent Camp, on New Hampshire’s Half Moon Lake. There they engaged in sports from tennis and lacrosse to archery and boating, learning the training techniques they would carry with them into their careers as teachers dedicated to strengthening the physical abilities of all people.
With her BS in physical education from Sargent and her EdM from the School of Education, Betty went on to teach phys ed at Weymouth North High School, in Massachusetts, for 36 years. She also coached girls’ varsity tennis and, in 1974, led the girls’ varsity basketball team to a Suburban League championship. When Title IX passed, in 1972, Betty swung with the times, teaching ballroom and square dancing to the school’s boys and girls together. “I so enjoyed seeing students advance—to be able to accomplish more with their bodies than they thought possible,” she says. But Sargent, she says, prepared her for success on more than just the court or the field. “Sargent taught me how to succeed in the classroom,” she says. “Courses in subjects ranging from kinesiology to chemistry prepared us physically and mentally for the challenges that we would face when we went out to teach. We could go into any situation and feel competent.”
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From the Dean
Choruses of camp songs at Sargent events, fond memories of professors such as Whitney Powers, Julie Starr, and Karen Jacobs, friendships with classmates, and memories of the Rose Ceremony—they all represent the deep impact your Sargent education has had on your life, your career, and your development as people. One of the best representations of this loyalty and dedication—indeed, the Sargent Spirit in action!—is Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Arnold, who is featured in our lead story. Betty has never missed a reunion, and her Twiness Award was renewed last year (more than 50 years after she first received it) in recognition of her long-standing, impeccable professionalism and character. We hope you enjoy this inaugural issue. And please come back and visit us during Alumni Weekend this September—or at any other time. Most important, keep in touch!
Dear Sargent Alumni, It is with great pleasure that I introduce our inaugural copy of Sargent Spirit, a newsletter designed especially for Sargent College alumni. Now in my fourth year as dean of Sargent College, I am continually moved by the depth of connection between the college and our alumni.
Yours in Sargent Spirit,
Chris Moore Dean and Professor College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College
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Retirement, in 1980, didn’t slow Betty down. A 35-year survivor of breast cancer, she radiates indomitable energy, whether she’s talking about her travels around the world with her dear friend Elaine Mackowsky (Sargent’51, SED’62) or the recognition she’s received from Sargent and elsewhere. Miniature bicycles, tiny clocks, and other mementos from various countries— Norway, New Zealand, Bali, Australia, Scotland, and more—fill glass cabinets and cover tabletops in her living room. “I love seeing different countries and meeting new people,” she says. Betty’s list of professional memberships and awards runs to two pages, in tiny type, on her résumé. Among her Sargent honors are the Dudley Allen Sargent Service Award and the Twiness Award, which she won twice. “That means you’ve kept up and excelled in all the things that Sargent stands for,” she says. She’s held myriad posts in the Sargent College Alumni Association, including captain of the Alumni Giving Fund. She served as president of the Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, and she was inducted into the New Agenda: Northeast Hall of Fame for her role in advancing girls’ and women’s sport. What continues to drive her? To hear Betty tell it: Sargent Spirit. “The friends that I made—I’m still close with them today,” she says. “For more than 40 years, we met every last Friday of the month. And we’d invite other Sargent people in. You can go anyplace in the country—if there’s a Sargent graduate there, you’re friends for life. Anytime you mention the word Sargent, my ears perk up. I just am so attuned to the love of Sargent.”
Looking Back: Alumni Weekend 2017
Sargent classmates greet one another at Alumni Weekend registration, 2017.
Members of the Golden Terrier Classes of 1966 and 1967 Senora Simpson (Sargent’57) & Sargent’s Dean Chris Moore
Robin Sklar (Sargent’80) & Harriet Katz (Sargent’67) 3
From the Alumni Association President
Dear fellow Sargent College alumni, I’ve been honored to serve as president of the Sargent College Alumni Association for the last two years. It’s inspiring to look back at our accomplishments and consider all the planning, collaboration, and dedication that it took to achieve them. My fellow board members and I are excited to share our initiatives for the coming year, including increased programming and additional avenues for engagement among our alumni. We hope that, as a result of these initiatives, you will feel even more connected to your fellow alumni and to Sargent! Coming this year… • Exciting programming for our annual Young Alumni Networking Event. We host this event in Boston each spring as a way for young alumni to connect and learn with Boston-based peers and current Sargent faculty. Invitations will be sent soon via email. • An increased presence on social media with targeted content for Sargent alumni. Follow Sargent College on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! • More professional development and networking events for current Sargent students. If you’re interested in getting involved, email us at saralum@bu.edu. • Alumni Weekend 2018 at Sargent College! We encourage all alumni to reconnect with Sargent, and Alumni Weekend is a great time to do this. We’re designing an exciting symposium for the morning featuring Dr. Whitney Powers and will continue with our tradition of honoring notable alumni in the afternoon at our Sargent College Alumni Awards and Reception. It’s sure to be a great weekend! Please email us at saralum@bu.edu for more information. A save-the-date mailing will be going out soon. I’m excited about what we’ll accomplish this year. Let’s keep the Sargent Spirit alive together!
Breaking Boundaries: Sargent Research That Impacts Your Practice and Your Life Join us at Sargent College for Alumni Weekend 2018. On Saturday, September 22, you’re invited to three special events. Our new morning symposium, Breaking Boundaries: Sargent Research That Impacts Your Practice and Your Life, will include an alumni welcome and an address by Dean Christopher A. Moore as well as lab tours and faculty presentations. After the Best of BU Luncheon and a chance to relax and reminisce at the Sargent Hospitality Suite, we will assemble for this year’s Sargent College Alumni Awards and celebrate the extraordinary achievements of friends, colleagues, and classmates. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. bu.edu/alumniweekend
Remembering Nancy Talbot Sargent College is sad to share that Nancy Talbot, former Sargent dean, passed away on February 20, 2018, at the age of 86. Nancy worked at BU for 14 years, first as a professor and chair in the Department of Occupational Therapy and then as dean of Sargent until she retired in 1996.
Sincerely,
Retirement did not stop Nancy’s work in her field. She was treasurer of the American Occupational Therapy Association and served on the American Occupational Therapy Foundation Board for seven years, among other boards.
Kerry Blossfeld Sargent College Alumni Association President, 2016–2018
We are thankful for Nancy’s many contributions to BU, Sargent, and the field of occupational therapy. She will be greatly missed.
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Sargent Choice Test Kitchen: Where Goodness Meets Good Taste In the Test Kitchen, a program of the Sargent Choice Nutrition Center, students prepare and test easy, healthful recipes every week. Here’s just one of the many delicious offerings in the SCNC pantry. Visit bu.edu/scnc/recipes/ to find more.
Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Cake Recipe modified from “Cookie and Kate” blog; recipe makes one loaf (12 servings)
Ingredients 1 ½ cups white whole-wheat flour, plus more for dusting 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon sea salt 2 medium lemons, to be zested and juiced 2/3 cup granulated sugar ¾ cup fat-free plain yogurt 3 extra-large eggs ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, do not defrost) 2 teaspoons honey
Giving Day 2018 Highlights at Sargent College
Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease an 8½-by-41/4-by-2½-inch loaf pan with butter and flour and set aside. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Pour the sugar into a separate medium mixing bowl. Grate all the zest from the lemons. Rub the zest into the sugar until the sugar is yellow and fragrant. Add the yogurt, eggs, and vanilla to the sugar mixture. Whisk well, until the ingredients are combined. When the mixture is well blended, gently whisk in the dry ingredients, just until incorporated. Switch to a spatula and fold in the oil, making sure it’s all incorporated. The batter will be shiny. In a separate bowl, toss the blueberries with about 1 teaspoon of the flour (this will help prevent them from sinking while the cake bakes). Gently fold the blueberries into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake the cake for 50–55 minutes, or until the top is golden and the sides just start to pull away from the sides of the pan. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, warm 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 teaspoons of honey just long enough for you to whisk the honey into the juice. Using a pastry brush, brush the lemon-honey glaze on top of the warm cake. Repeat until you have no more liquid left. Run a knife between the cake and the sides of the pan to loosen the cake. Unmold it by placing a large plate or cutting board upside down over the loaf pan and carefully turning the plate/ board and pan over. Cool. Slice and serve.
BU Giving Day raised more than $3 million all across BU.
This $3 million-plus came from more than 10,000 donors around the world.
Donors contributed $28,295 to five funds at Sargent to support the people and programs across the college, an increase of 45% from last year!
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Giving Day yielded more than 100 separate gifts to Sargent from alumni, parents, clients, friends, and students.
Funds raised on Giving Day will benefit every aspect of Sargent College, including students—both graduate and undergraduate— faculty research, international study programs, and centers such as our Aphasia Resource Center and the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.
Thank you to all who participated in Giving Day!
This year, instead of paying more in taxes, use your IRA to support the cause at BU that matters most to you.
If you are 70½ or older, you can roll over up to $100,000 from your IRA to BU. You won’t be taxed on the transfer and it counts toward your required distribution. Best of all, it's easy! To learn more, please contact your IRA administrator or Kristina Lentz Capano, in Sargent’s Office of Development and Alumni Relations, at 617-353-1815. Or visit bu.edu/plannedgiving.
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