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EPHNOTES,
A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR WILLIAMS ALUMNI, SENIORS, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS
Volume 13, Number 1, January 2007
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REMEMBERING PROF. HODGE MARKGRAF '52
"Williams has lost another of its true sons," wrote President
Schapiro, "with the passing of J. Hodge Markgraf, the Ebenezer Fitch
Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus." A memorial service will be held
Saturday, February 17, at
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/president/letters/070112_JHMarkgraf.php
PROF. KAREN MERRILL NAMED DEAN OF THE COLLEGE
Karen Merrill, Director of the Center for Environmental Studies and Associate
Professor of History, has been named Dean of the College. She will assume the
position this summer, when Dean Nancy Roseman returns to teaching and research
in biology. Dean Roseman's seven-year deanship spanned the creation
of a new residential life program and a new student center (
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/president/letters/070104_KMerrill.php
216 STUDENTS ADMITTED EARLY DECISION
Williams mailed letters of acceptance mid-December to 216 of the 531 applicants
to the Class of 2011 under the College's early decision program.
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1371
2006 REPORT FROM WILLIAMS HIGHLIGHTS GREAT TEACHING
This year's Report from Williams (the fourth in a series that explores specific
goals of The Williams Campaign) focuses on an enduring tradition of great
teaching--and new initiatives that extend that tradition into the 21st century.
A presidential essay, profiles of Williams professors and programs, and short
takes on Williams' (excellent) financial condition can all be found here. The
report started arriving in alumni and parent mailboxes two weeks ago. If you
missed yours, e-mail arcomms@williams.edu.
Key portions of the report can also be found online.
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/alumni/campaign/about/more.php
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STUDENT NEWS
NOBODY DOES IT BETTER (IN THE DARK) THAN PROSPECT, LAMBERT, AND CURRIER
Results of the fall energy conservation contest are in! Peruse them and other
great info about a more sustainable Williams.
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/resources/sustainability/dark_results.php
SUMMER INTERNSHIP TAKES ADAM WEBER '07 BEHIND MUSEUM SCENES
Senior Henry Adam Weber, Williams' first Steamboat Foundation Scholar, spent
last summer interning at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston.
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1375
WILLIAMS IN TOP TEN COLLEGES FOR FULBRIGHTS
Last year, eight Williams students were offered Fulbright Fellowships, placing
the College among the top ten American four-year colleges receiving the awards.
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1368
MARTIN WILLIAMS '07 AWARDED DONOVAN-MOODY FELLOWSHIP
Senior Martin Williams has been awarded the College's prestigious Donovan-Moody
Memorial Fellowship for post-graduate study at Exeter College, Oxford
University.
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1377
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FACULTY NEWS
REMEMBER JULIUS HEGYI
Julius Hegyi--former Berkshire Symphony conductor, violinist, and guest
conductor of orchestras around the country and the world--passed away earlier
this month. For President Schapiro's letter to the Williams community...
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/president/letters/070105_JHegyi.php
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES: A COMPARATIVE APPROACH
After the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Jackson Professor of Religion Bill Darrow
began consulting with colleagues about how to better coordinate all teaching
efforts focused on understanding the world. The result? A new international
studies program.
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1369
NUMBERED DAYS: DIARIES AND THE HOLOCAUST
A new book by assistant professor of history Alexandra Garbarini '94 examines
nearly 100 diaries to produce a path-breaking study of Jewish diary writing in
Nazi-occupied Europe.
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1367
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ALUMNI NEWS
REMEMBERING NATHAN KRISSOFF '03
We are very sad to report that Nathan Krissoff '03 died Dec. 9, 2006, while
serving as a U.S. Marine in Iraq. Nathan was a political science major and a
member of the water polo team and swim team, which he captained his senior
year.
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/alumni/ofnotes/ofnote.php?id=78
ALUMNI CAN NOW VOTE ONLINE FOR ALUMNI TRUSTEE AND TYNG ADMINISTRATOR!
(Paper ballots will be mailed to all alumni who choose not to vote online.) To
complete your online ballot, click on the link at the bottom of this
message. Please note:
1) To vote, you must log in to our Web Community. (A login prompt will appear
when you click on "Vote Now.") If you forget your password,
click "Help" in the upper right corner of the screen.
2) You will be able to vote until FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, when the Web site will be
closed. (If you prefer to vote by paper ballot, one will be mailed to you
in early February.)
3) To ensure that no one accidentally votes twice, we will record the fact that
you voted, but your individual vote will remain entirely anonymous.
To vote now proceed to http://www.williams.edu/alumni/candidates/
If you encounter any problems or have suggestions on how we might improve this
process, please email mailto:alumni.relations@williams.edu.
Thank you for voting online!
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COOL WEB SITES
WILLIAMS SWEATSHIRT STARS IN CSI
"Did you think you were going to teach at my alma mater in the dead of
winter without warm clothes?" Brief but unmistakable Williams references
appeared recently on CSI. It takes some work to find and view, but if you go to http://www.cbs.com/, look down the Web site's
left side to "Watch Full Episodes Free," and click on the litle
"CSI" box, it's the episode called "Leaving Las Vegas." The
big moment comes precisely six minutes into a particularly gory first segment.
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EPH SPORTS
Three Williams skiers will compete in World University Games.
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/athletics/news.php?id=10188
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