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Volume 15, Number 5, June 2009
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WHAT COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS SAID
Clarence Otis
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Anne Garrels |
John Glenn |
Aroop Mukharji |
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"Three honorary degree recipients and three graduating seniors had much to say over Commencement Weekend. Click on images above for videos. For more, including a growing Flikr photo collection, go here.
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WHAT EPHS AT REUNION LOOKED LIKE
For hundreds of Reunion Weekend '09 pics, go here.
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PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH REACHES INTERVIEW STAGE
"We have been building an impressive pool of candidates. Every segment of the Williams community has submitted names for our consideration..." For the rest of Trustee Greg Avis's update, read on. |
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 NSF Supports Student Summer Research
The National Science Foundation has awarded Williams a five-year $630,000 grant to offer students a nine-week opportunity to research mathematics in small groups with individual professors. Read on.
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 Prof. Nolan's New Book on International Problem-Solving Courts
Jim Nolan, professor of sociology, is the author of "Legal Accents, Legal Borrowing: The International Problem-Solving Court Movement," published by Princeton University Press. Read on.
 Paul Park on Writing and Teaching
Author Paul Park discusses his innovative use of genre and creative approach to teaching writing in this Podcast.
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 Expedition '09!
A band of young Ephs will hit the road this summer in a College van, calling on Williamsfolk throughout the eastern US. They'll document their trek with photos, video, and blog entries here.
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 Squash Puts Youths on Road to College
The National Urban Squash Education Association, a movement founded by Williams Bicentennial Medalist Greg Zaff '84, is covered in the New York Times. NUSEA hosted its annual squash tournament at Williams this past weekend.
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Williams Cycling Weekend July 17-19
This trip for cycling enthusiasts will give Ephs the chance to ride together on the terrific rural roads of Berkshire County, Southern Vermont and New York State. Off the bikes we'll exercise our minds with rich intellectual and cultural opportunities while enjoying some appropriate carbo-loading. Space is limited. Register now here.
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There ARE No Silly Questions!
How do I contact faculty or staff? Who can tell me about financial matters? Where can I find information about academic programs? Should my son or daughter bring a computer to campus? All good questions. All answered here.
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 Underdogged Ephs Claim 11th Consecutive Directors' Cup!
There are no sure things in sports, so it's wise not count your chickens before they hatch or (in Div III, at least) wait till the cows come home. For more about the teams and players that pushed us over the top, read on.
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 Crew Champs Live Williams Lives "Beyond the Shell"
On their way to a fourth straight Div III title, swamping three Div I boats, and snagging Justin Moore his fourth coach-of-the-year award, women's crewmates found time to study abroad, serve as JAs and otherwise take full advantage of the Williams experience.
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