MHC Frances Perkins Program

The Frances Perkins Multimedia Exhibit will be open during both Commencement and Reunion weekends. This exhibit was only possible because of the deep collaboration between Susan Bateson' 76, Advisory Council of the ; Carolyn Dietel, the Director of the ; Clarissa Soma Gonçalves Cordeiro '21, Producer; and Francesa Marie FP'22, Audio/ Video Technician.

We hope you stop by and learn more about Frances Perkins' life and career.

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Repost • Did you know the Episcopal Church dedicates May 13 as the Feast Day for Frances Perkins?
She is recognized as a notable saint who "sought to build a society in which all may live in health and decency."

For more information visit:
https://francesperkinscenter.org/fp-faith/

So proud of FP'22. This is a well deserved recognition of Francesca's work, talent, and dedication to the film industry. Congratulations from the FP family!! 💜🎥

On March 26, W46th Street between ninth and 10th Avenue was named “Frances Perkins Place” by the City of New York. The street is dedicated to Frances Perkins, a Mount Holyoke alum, widely recognized working-class advocate, former U.S. Secretary of Labor and the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet.

The street naming took place one day after the 111th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, an industrial workplace disaster that killed 146 workers, mostly comprised of immigrant women, as New York City Council member Erik Bottcher detailed in his remarks.

Perkins, who was an eyewitness to the fire, resolved to take concrete action in favor of workers’ rights and the prevention of unjust working conditions, Bottcher explained. The fire catalyzed her involvement in social justice and activism. Perkins later helped draft the New Deal to rectify some of the conditions that led to the catastrophe.

To read the full story by Lenox Johnson ’24 on page two of our latest issue, click the link in our bio.

Susan Bateson '76 (left) and Clarissa Soma Goncalves Cordeiro FP'21 (right).

"FPs (left to right) Ceren, Nic, and Clarissa with non-traditional graduate of Agnes Scott College, Loretta Ross at her 'Calling In the Call Out Culture' talk Wednesday in Ho**er Auditorium"

Ohhhh yes! This is happening and we can't wait for it!!! 💜

"The Magnolia’s are out 🥰🌸
4.18.22 - outside Abbey Hall"

MHC News featured the fabulous, fearless FP Monologues!

To view the full April 8, 2022 edition, please visit our linkin.bio!

1- MHC News
2- FP Monologues host and speakers
3- FP Monologues in planning at Frances Perks Cafe

On this day in 1880, Frances Perkins was born. After graduating from Mount Holyoke College in 1902, she went on to become the United States Secretary of Labor and the first woman to ever serve in the presidential cabinet. Through her relentless efforts as a workers advocate, she supported and developed policies and programs for social security that continue to benefit Americans today. Recently, her impressive legacy was celebrated with a street named in her honor. If you are ever in New York City, make sure to visit Frances Perkins Place between 9th and 10th Avenue! Repost ⁠
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Jen Thornquest FP'24 is the new Specialty Show Director of WMHC!!!

WMHC is the oldest broadcasting facility in the United States completely run by women and sits on Mount Holyoke’s campus at the top of Blanchard Community Center. The station features student DJs and hosts including . Catch her as co-host of a weekly news podcast every Friday 4pm - 5pm, and with a music show, Saturdays 12 pm - 2 pm, called The Secret Lives of Colors.

Tune in on the radio at 91.5 or visit our linkin.bio for a direct link!

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Happy Transgender Day of Visibility to all of our current and future trans and non-binary community members. There is quite simply no MoHome without you. 💙💗🤍⁠ Repost
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