EPHNOTES, A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR WILLIAMS ALUMNI, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS

Volume 12, Number 3, March 2006

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COLLEGE NEWS 

MIKE REED '75 NAMED VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL DIVERSITY AND STRATEGIC PLANNING

President Schapiro's  announcement Tuesday of this new senior-level appointment signals a sharper focus on considerations of diversity at Williams. 

*SEE http://www.williams.edu/alumni/ofnotes/ofnote.php?id=40 

WCMA'S POLLOCK SYMPOSIUM WILL HONOR KIRK VARNEDOE '67

The Williams College Museum of Art's Plonsker Family Symposium, "Jackson Pollock: Beneath the Surface," will be held on Saturday, May 13, in honor of Kirk Varnedoe '67. The symposium will feature four Pollock scholars. 

*SEE http://www.wcma.org/press/06/06_pollock_symposium.shtml 

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WILLIAMS IN AFRICA" PROGRAM TO FOCUS ON SOCIAL PROBLEMS

The new Williams in Africa program (WiA), directed by Professor of Theatre and Academic Director of the Multicultural Center David Eppel, will allow students to participate in a variety of programs, from summer internships to one-year fellowships, in and around Cape Town, South Africa.

*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1187 

FACULTY NEWS

LUCE FOUNDATION GRANT TO PROMOTE STUDIES IN SUSTAINABILITY

Edward Brust Professor of Geology and Mineralogy David Dethier envisions a collaboration of interest among science majors and students and faculty from other fields as plans unfold for the Henry Luce Foundation's $420,000 grant to Williams.

*SEE http://www.williams.edu/home/focus/faculty/dethier.html 

RICHARD DE VEAUX AWARDED PRINCETON VISITING PROFESSORSHIP

Professor of Statistics Richard D. De Veaux has been invited to Princeton University to serve as one of its Visiting Professors for Distinguished Teaching. During the 2006-07 school year De Veaux's duties will include organizing activities for faculty and graduate students on the art and craft of teaching.

*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1167 

PROF. PAUL ON GLOBAL ECONOMY

Assistant Professor of Political Science Darel E. Paul's new book, "Rescaling International Political Economy: Subnational States and the Regulation of the Global Political Economy" (Routledge) explores global economics beyond the level of state behavior.

*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1191 

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STUDENT NEWS

WILLIAMS SYMPHONIC WINDS PICKED FOR BAND DIRECTORS CONFERENCE

The College's Symphonic Winds ensemble will be among the performers at the College Band Directors National Association eastern division conference at Montclair State University on March 23. The ensemble's  program will include the world premiere of "Today and Everyday" by Judd Greenstein '01. Follow the link for full details.

*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1190 

WILLIAMS SUMMER THEATRE LAB THROWS STUDENTS IN WITH THE PROS

In case you missed it in the January issue of the Alumni Review, here's a story about how some students inaugurated the '62 Center for Theatre and Dance's first summer.

*SEE http://www.williams.edu/home/focus/theatre_lab/ 

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ALUMNI NEWS

REUNION REGISTRATION ONLINE!

If you're in a class ending in a "1" or a "6," you can register online for this year's Reunion Weekend, June 8-11. Follow the link below, which offers additional info about Reunions '06.

*SEE http://www.williams.edu/alumni/news/reunion/ 

SPRINGSTREETERS SING IN 25TH ANNIVERSARY

The College's all-male a cappella group, the one and only Springstreeters, will celebrate their 25th anniversary with a concert on Saturday, April 8. Follow the link for full details on the 'Streeters Reunion weekend, April 6-9, and find out who's coming, where they're staying, and more.

*SEE http://www.springstreeters25th.com/  

TRUSTEE/TYNG ADMINISTRATOR VOTE DEADLINE COMING UP

A reminder: The postmark deadline for voting for Alumni Trustee and Tyng Administrator is April 1. Mail your ballot now to ensure it's counted in this year's election.

CAN'T FIND A STAMP? SEND AN ELECTRONIC POST CARD

There's a new way to stay in touch with alumni, parents, and volunteers, and have fun while you're at it. Go to: http://www.alumniatwilliams.com/ecards/ and choose from 24 contemporary and historic photos of Williams people and Purple Valley scenes, follow the simple instructions, and you're all set. There's also a link to e-cards on the alumni homepage: http://www.williams.edu/alumni/ 

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EPH SPORTS 

Matty Levine '74 and CitiLax

Two-time All-American goalie Matty Levine '74 was featured in a Feb. 26 New York Times article about CitiLax, a program he founded to bring lacrosse to  inner-city high school settings. Follow the link for a great Q&A with Matty.

*SEE http://www.williams.edu/athletics/news.php?id=9448  

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http://www.williams.edu/athletics/news.php 

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