News On Women

Maria Shriver asks "Just Who Will You Be?" in Her New Book

Maria Shriver, Author and former NBC Newswoman, has written a new book about transitioning and life in general. I found it surprising to find Maria questioning the success that surrounds her. It also seemed somehow reassuring. The book is a quick read, and I particularly liked "The Pledge" at the end. I can remember times when I described myself as just a mother or just a banker. What did I mean "just"? I should have been saying "wow". Being either of those things is great and being both has been fantastic. So, I will remember to take "The Pledge". Maria also gives us space in the book to write our own pledge. If you write one, send it to me and we can share some of them. Maria has used this book to reintroduce herself to us. Maria, we are glad to know you. Read an excerpt from the book on msnbc.msn.com. Image borrowed from Maria's bio on gov.ca.gov.

Daryn Kagan Writes about "What's Possible"

Daryn Kagan's new book, "What's Possible", is a compilation of stories about people who followed their dreams and the lessons we can learn from them. The book also tells how Daryn got to be an Anchor for CNN and then started a website to feature inspiring individuals. I enjoyed reading the stories and found the lessons universal. Daryn is a good example of how we can put our talents and passions to work for others. Read more about the book and about Daryn's efforts to focus on inspirational stories on darynkagan.com.

Susan Fisher Sterling Made Director of the National Museum of Women in the Arts

The National Museum of Women in the Arts appointed Susan Fisher Sterling the Director of the Museum. Susan had been Chief Curator and Deputy Director. Read more about it in the Museum press release.

Architect Zaha Hadid Chosen to Design Michigan State University Museum

Zaha Hadid has been chosen to design the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University. The museum will house modern and contemporary art. Read more about Zaha, who won the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2004, in the article on msu.edu. (Image borrowed from zahahadidblog.com.)

Julie Mehretu Exhibit at the Detroit Art Institute

The Detroit Art Institute is newly renovated and has a new exhibition of the work of Julie Mehretu called "City Sitings" opening November23,07. Julie was born in Ethiopia and raised and educated in Michigan and Rhode Island according to her bio on dia.org. Read more about her large abstract paintings and their meaning on the Detroit Art Institute's website, dia.org. (Image of Julie on front of the Rivera Murals borrowed from dia.org.)

Doris Lessing Wins Nobel Prize for Literature

Doris Lessing, the English Novelist, won the 2007 Nobel Prize for Literature. See nobelprize.org.

Leah Dickerman Joins MoMA

The Museum of Modern Art appointed Leah Dickerman as Curator in MoMA's Depatment of Painting and Sculpture. Leah had been Acting Head of the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art at the National Gallery of Art in Washington,DC. Read more about it on artforum.com. (Image borrowed from Leah's bio on nga.gov.)

Paula Scher Designs for the Arts

You may not recognize Paula Scher from this picture, but you have probably seen her work. Kate Taylor of the New York Sun writes about Paula, the Design Executive who has changed the face of many New York institutions. The typeface that is! Read Kate's article and find out how Paula's artistic designs creating visual identities for instituions have made waves in the arts world. (Image borrowed from Paula's bio on Pentagram, where she is a Partner.)

Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas in Agreement with MGM

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayers Studios Inc. signed Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas to a production agreement with her company, Goldsmith-Thomas Productions. Read more about Elaine's career, whose successful film projects included Mona Lisa Smile, in the prnewswire press release.

Joan Myers Brown Receives Honor

Joan Myers Brown, Founder and Executive Artisitic Director of the Philadelphia Dance Company (PHILADANCO) and the Philadelphia School of Dance Arts, is being awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from Ursinus College. The award is being given to honor Joan's contribution to the region's creative arts and community. Read more about Joan on philadanco.org.