By Judith Schwartzstein, Director of Public Affairs, Sarah Lawrence College
Jul. 15, 2015: Sarah Lawrence College will be a smoke-free campus as of August 1. Joining a growing number of colleges in New York State and around the country that are prohibiting smoking on campus, Sarah Lawrence is instituting the new policy to safeguard the health of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
"The decision to become a smoke-free campus reflects the college's support for a healthy learning, living, and working environment," said Sarah Lawrence President Karen R. Lawrence.
Three years ago, President Lawrence created a task force to look at the issue of smoking on campus, including the effects of exposure to second-hand smoke. Following a recommendation from the task force, she announced in February of 2014 that the college would adopt a smoke-free campus policy effective August 1, 2015.
The Smoke-Free Campus Implementation Committee, chaired by Mary Hartnett, RN, director of medical services, and comprising students, faculty, and staff, spent the last 18 months educating the campus community about the new policy. "The campus community has been extremely supportive during this time, embracing the change and looking forward to a cleaner and healthier campus environment," said Hartnett.
Pictured here: An entranceway to Sarah Lawrence College.
Photo by N. Bower
About the Bronxville Adult School & Contacts
The Bronxville Adult School is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1957 and chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. The School "offers all adults of Bronxville and surrounding communities the opportunity for personal growth through life enhancing skills and provides cultural, intellectual and recreational stimulation at a nominal cost."
The Bronxville Adult School
(914) 793-4435
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www.bronxvilleadultschool.org
Bronxville Public Library
The Bronxville Public Library traces its origins back to 1875, when it was a small lending library housed in a room attached to the “Bronxville Model School.” The Library was officially chartered in 1906 and moved into the Village Hall Building. The needs of the library grew with the town and, in 1942, a new standalone building was erected, which is where the Library is today. Over the years, the Library was renovated and expanded to meet the needs of the community.
The Library has wonderful resources for adults and children and offers a comfortable and relaxing environment. The Library also houses a fine art collection, consisting principally of Bronxville painters and sculptors.
The Library offers special events, art exhibitions, and programs for adults, young adults and children. All events are open to the public, unless otherwise indicated.
The Bronxville Public Library
914-337-7680
201 Pondfield Road (Midland Avenue & Pondfield Road)
http://bronxvillelibrary.org/
Sarah Lawrence College
914-337-0700
1 Mead Way
Bronxville, New York 10708