Based in Sydney, Australia, Foundry is a blog by Rebecca Thao. Her posts explore modern architecture through photos and quotes by influential architects, engineers, and artists.
Since 1893
Swarthmore Centennial Foundation Shines A Light on Jeannine Osayande
The Swarthmore Centennial Foundation honored Jeannine Osayande when it presented the Shine a Light Award for Social Justice, Equity and Inclusion to her on August 12 during Nights in the Ville! The Shine a Light Award carries a $2,500 cash prize and recognizes “a person or organization who has made Swarthmore a more diverse, inclusive and equitable place to work, learn, do business, or live. The award honors a member of the Swarthmore community who has demonstrated compassion, perseverance, courage and leadership by engaging in the difficult work of fostering human dignity and our common humanity.”
Said Ms. Osayande upon receiving the award, “On behalf of our family, on behalf of our ancestors, on behalf of our community, I want to thank all of you.” Ms. Osayande is pictured receiving the award along with her sisters, Donna and Annette. Photo: Todd Strine
Summer in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom
Pete Prown of Rose Valley spends a week each summer in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. This year he painted, hiked, and birdwatched for raptors, like kestrels and osprey. He also drove his Subaru off-road for spectacular views of the landscape. Photo: Pete Prown
