The Stephens College Alumnae Club of Dallas held their annual fundraising luncheon where they honored philanthropist Carolyn Farb for her donation of three gowns to the Stephens Costume Museum. The event raised funds for a new building for the Physician's Assistant program at Stephens College. Carolyn Farb was recognized for her generous donations that help the costume museum research women's lives throughout history. The luncheon also featured a speech by screenwriter Ken LaZebnik and a live auction that raised additional money for the Physician's Assistant building.

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HERE’S HOW FASHION EDUCATES: STEPHENS COLLEGE LUNCHEON IN
DALLAS HONORS CAROLYN FARB
By Lance Avery Morgan Photography courtesy of Stephens College We love that the 2000-
plus strong alumnae community is so robust in Texas. At the recent Stephens College Alumnae
Club of Dallas annual fundraising luncheon, perennially stylish philanthropist Carolyn Farb was
honored for her gift of three of gowns from her personal collection to the Stephens…
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HERE’S HOW FASHION EDUCATES:
STEPHENS COLLEGE LUNCHEON IN
DALLAS HONORS CAROLYN FARB
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By Lance Avery Morgan Photography courtesy of Stephens College

3. We love that the 2000-plus strong alumnae community is so
robust in Texas. At the recent Stephens College Alumnae Club of Dallas annual fundraising
luncheon, perennially stylish philanthropist Carolyn Farb was honored for her gift of three of
gowns from her personal collection to the Stephens Costume Museum and Research Library
fashion collection. It was an afternoon to celebrate both the Stephens tradition of excellence in
the creative arts and sciences and to raise funds for a new building for the Physician’s Assistant
program. In fact, Stephens College is the second-oldest women’s college in the country.
Gayle Benson, Susan-Schmidt and Carolyn Farb
This sunny afternoon at the Dallas Country Club contained a live and silent auction as well as
remarks from Stephens College Dean of the School of Design, Dr. Monica P. McMurry who
honored Farb, “The collection dates to 1700 and houses over 13,000 items of dress,” said Dr.
McMurry. “It depends solely on generous donations from alumnae, friends and collectors like
Carolyn to provide research data via the element of clothing to study the lives of women.”

4. Lloyd Benson III and Charles Ward
The event also included a beautifully produced video by iconic Dallas sportscaster Scott Murray
about Stephens and its Graduate Physician’s Assistant Program; Murray was also the emcee, and
the proceeds raised will help fund a new state-of-the-art building for the PA program. A
delightful and moving keynote address from Hollywood screenwriter Ken LaZebnik who is the
Founder and Director of the Stephens MFA Program in Television and Screenwriting, further
entertained the honorees.
Jeanette Korab and Carolyn Farb
Other highlights included having Lloyd and Gayle Benson, III (son of Senator Lloyd Benson,
Jr.), among the guests (Gayle Benson is a Stephens alumna), designer children’s clothing in the
silent auction by Helena & Harry IV Co.. In fact, these same outfits were ordered by the British
royal family. Plus, and getaway stays from Jackson Hole to Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, in the
live auction.
As the luncheon continued keynote Speaker Ken LaZebnik, a Hollywood screenwriter and
Founder and Director of the Stephens College MFA Program in Television and Screenwriting,
spoke about the Low-Residency program in Los Angeles and the successes of the students.
LaZebnik wrote the Lionsgate film Thomas Kinkade’s Christmas Cottage, released in 2008,
starring Peter O’Toole and Marcia Gay Harden. He showed a clip of the film and told a moving
story about Peter O’Toole, which delighted the audience.

5. Carolyn Farb and her recently donated gowns
Guests then enjoyed lunch with lovely floral arrangements by Freesia Florist before concluding
the afternoon with spirited bidding in the live auction which included getaway stays at the
Benson’s Broadleaf Farm House, a Bungalow in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, a Townhouse in
Jackson Hole, and a Padre Island Condo.
Established in 1833, Stephens College is the second-oldest women’s college in the country.
Stephens College welcomes both women and men into all of its graduate programs. The
College’s Master of Physician Assistant Studies program is a revitalization of its PA program
first offered in 1975, one of the first such programs in the country.
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