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EPHNOTES,
A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR WILLIAMS ALUMNI, SENIORS, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS
Volume 13, Number 3, March 2007
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FROM THE CUTTING BOARD OF ELISSA BROWN '09
"Janice asks if I'd like to slice some more onions, which are running
dangerously low. I'm honored to be trusted with a knife, and I manage to use it
without losing any extremities..." Our roving undergraduate correspondent
returns to EphNotes and takes a turn in Driscoll's kitchen.
SEE: http://www.williamsrecord.com/wr/?view=article§ion=opinion&id=8676
COLLEGE NEWS
CBS's KATIE COURIC TO DELIVER COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS,
SRI LANKAN SUPREME COURT JUSTICE TO SPEAK AT BACCALAUREATE
SEE: http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1436
WILLIAMS PODCASTS!
Lectures by Williams faculty and an audio tour of
SEE: http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/podcast/
GROUND BREAKS ON STETSON-SAWYER PROJECT
Foundation work has begun on two new academic buildings, one north and one
south of Sawyer Library, scheduled for completion in time for the 2008-2009
academic year. In addition to providing classrooms, gathering spaces, language
labs, and an archeology lab, these two buildings will house some two-thirds of
the Williams faculty who teach in the humanities and social sciences. Both
buildings are part of a larger project that will eventually encompass a new
Sawyer Library behind Stetson Hall and a large, green quad in the northeast
corner of campus.
SEE: http://www.williams.edu/go/stetsonsawyer/
SELF-STUDY UNDERWAY AS COLLEGE PREPARES FOR REACCREDITATION
Williams is engaged in an intensive self-study in preparation for
reaccreditation in 2007-2008. Diversity, residential life, and creativity in
student learning head the list of challenges presented to the faculty,
students, and staff charged with preparing the College's findings.
SEE: http://www.williams.edu/admin/president/selfstudy/
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STUDENT NEWS
SENIOR ALAN RODRIGUES NAMED GATES CAMBRIDGE SCHOLAR
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship Program has granted a scholarship to Alan
Rodrigues '07 of
SEE: http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1437
"BERKSHIRE ACTION" REACHES OUT TO NON-PROFIT GROUPS
The College's WCFM will host "Berkshire Action," a new show about
local non-profit organizations. Tune in below for times, guests, and hosts.
SEE: http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1430
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FACULTY NEWS
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT? WHAT MAKES US THE SAME?
Associate Professor of Biology Rob Savage studies cellular and molecular
processes that control annelid (worm) development. But the bigger picture is
genome sequencing, which has transformed every aspect of biology.
SEE: http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1409
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ALUMNI NEWS
TRUSTEE/TYNG ADMINISTRATOR VOTE DEADLINE COMING UP
A reminder to those who didn't vote online: The postmark deadline for voting
for Alumni Trustee and Tyng Administrator is April 2. Mail your ballot now to
ensure it's counted in this year's election.
CALLING ALL GOLFERS!
The 47th Annual Alumni Golf Tournament will be played
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COOL WEB SITES
SO YOU REALLY KNOW ALL THE WORDS TO "THE MOUNTAINS?"
If you're not 100% sure, check out the sheet music for this song (and for
"Yard by Yard," "'Neath the Shadow of the Hills," and
"Come, Fill Your Glasses Up").
SEE: http://www.williams.edu/alumni/services/toys/
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EPH SPORTS
EPHWOMEN SNAG 1ST NATIONAL TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP
Williams captured its first national championship in indoor or outdoor track
and field, with Maddie Outman '08 earning All-America four times over at the
meet. Coverage and 250(!) pictures here:
http://www.williams.edu:80/athletics/news.php?id=10477&sport=27&year=2006&type=general
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED'S ALL OVER WILLIAMS ALL OVER AMHERST
SEE: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/tim_layden/02/26/williams.amherst/
ERGATHON IN LIVID COLOR
Men's and Women's' crew worked hard in February to raise money for spring
training down south. Local businesses sponsored rowers for 15-minute cranks on
the dreaded ergometer. Lots of sweat (if neither blood nor tears) on display in
great pics by Ben Rudick '08
SEE: http://www.benrudick.com/gallery/2454473#128718577
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