metro

Rachael Vettese
came to Kalamazoo
College from West
Bloomfield seeking a Jewish
Studies program in a small
liberal arts environment.

Woman's World

Cosmo editor, boutiques and an award.

The first-year student says she's
found "so much more."

"I have received personal attention
from all of my professors, even in my intro
science courses. And I love that I'm able

Next year, Rachael will serve on
the executive board of the Jewish
Student Organization and finalize
plans to study abroad, maybe

school where so many
opportunities are
available to students,"
she says.

Outside the classroom,
a Sisters in Science
group, volunteering
at a local elementary
school, and other activities
keep Rachael busy

prospective
students? "Come
in with a smile
and open
mind!"

Ruth Kremer

Special to the Jewish News

K

ate White is a very, very suc-
cessful editor-in-chief of a
magazine at a time when some
magazines are facing the way of the
dinosaurs. She's increased the circula-
tion of Cosmopolitan by more than
700,000 in her 13 years there, created
a digital edition of the magazine that
sells for more than the printed version
(more than 125,000 sold) and invented
an iPad app for men called Cosmo for
Guys. Then there's Cosmo Books and the
Cosmo website, too.
White also writes mysteries, thrillers
and nonfiction books that become New
York Times bestsellers. She is married
and the mother of two.
She also is the featured speaker at
Congregation Shaarey Zedek's annual
Sisterhood fundraiser, the Lois Linden
Nelson "Woman's World:' on Wednesday,
May 2. Her topic is "The Four Things I
Learned at Cosmo."
Here are White's answers to questions
about her life, Cosmo and readers:

You came a long way in a short
time. This has served as the basis
for career books you've written. Are
these tips relevant to average women?
KW: "Actually, I came a long way in a
long time. I've been in the workforce for
40 years, but I worked hard, always did
more than I was told, which every career
woman should do, and I always tried to
manage my career as I managed my job.
You should keep one eye on the future

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What tips do you give women about
men?
KW: "The best thing you can do with
the guy in your life is to not make him
guess. If you hate earrings but love
necklaces, let him know that so he
doesn't buy you the wrong gift. Be clear
and concrete with him. If you want him
to help more, don't say, `You need to help
around the house; say, 'It would really
help me if every day you cooked the
kids breakfast."

You're going to talk about "The
Four Things I Learned at Cosmo" at
"Woman's World:' What's one of the
most important things you've learned
in your career about getting ahead?
KW: "You've got to go big or go home.
You have to do more than you're told.
Come up with big ideas. And do not be
afraid of what people will think."

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Woman's World' Slated For May 2

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KALAMAZOO
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and always be learning new skills that
will help you with your next job:'

he Lois Linden Nelson
"Woman's World" is an annual
fundraiser for Congregation
Shaarey Zedek's Sisterhood. The
event is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and draws
women from Southeast Michigan to
shop at specialty boutiques re-located
for the day to the social hall annex on
the synagogue's campus.
The luncheon will be held in the
social hall this year because of the
large volume of attendees. Following
lunch, Cosmopolitan editor Kate White
will speak in the sanctuary.
A highlight of "Woman's World" will
be the presentation of the "Woman of
Valor" award to Ann Baruch, an active
member of Shaarey Zedek for more
than 60 years. She started her involve-
ment in the early 1950s with the Young
Married League. Baruch taught first

grade for 32 years. She was instru-
mental in forming the "Service with
Love" program, offering daily phone
calls from Sisterhood members to
shut-ins from the synagogue. A similar
program continues today. She also has
been active in many of the congrega-
tion's community activities.
Some of this year's boutiques
include Evelyn & Company, Girlie
Goodz, Lauren Cohen, Specialteas,
Artloft, Blue Lagoon, DW Bijoux,
Franklin Village Boutique, Just Girls,
Karen Egren, Personalized Things,
Sweater Authority, Top That, Urban
Software, Premier Pet Supply, Saffron
and Marlaina Stone Jewelry.
Shopping is free. Lunch tickets start
at $54. Tickets will be sold onsite and
in advance. Call (248) 357 5544 or
email sisterhood@shaareyzedek.org .

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