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Volume 15, Number 2, March 2009
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At Table with Darra Goldstein
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A conversation with Darra Goldstein, Francis Christopher Oakley Third Century Professor of Russian and founding editor of Gastronomica: The Journal of Food and Culture. Listen here.
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SOUTH ACADEMIC BUILDING TO BE NAMED
IN HONOR OF PRESIDENT SCHAPIRO
"I am pleased to report that, as part of the recently completed Williams Campaign, a group of trustees, alumni, and parents have come together to provide the funds needed to name the new South Academic Building in honor of the College’s 16th President..."
To read the rest of the announcement by Trustee Greg Avis '80, read on
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PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH
For updates, see the 2009 Presidential Search Committee's Web site. |
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 CLAIMING WILLIAMS
Feb. 5th's Claiming Williams Day, the high point of many efforts this year to engage and include all within the Williams community, is shown in photos here and covered in the Record here. Ongoing efforts will be tracked in future EphNotes.
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 Williams in Africa
Williams in Africa is a set of programs to encourage Williams students to engage with the African continent. For more on upcoming initiatives, including this summer's program in Uganda and a full semester program in Cape Town, read on.
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Eight Seniors Awarded Graduate Fellowships in England
Williams has announced the winners of the Dr. Herchel Smith Fellowship for graduate study at Emmanuel College, Cambridge University, and the Donovan-Moody Fellowship for graduate study at Oxford University. Read on.
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 Singing a Different Tune?
Professor Heather Williams' research on bird song could redefine a Darwinian theory. Read on.
 Prof. Brown Wins OAH Best First Book Award
The Frederick Jackson Turner Award, given by the Organization of American Historians for an author's first book on a significant phase of American History, will be awarded to Leslie Brown, assistant professor of history. Read on.
Prof. Pierson's Memorial Service
A memorial service for William Pierson, Massachusetts Professor of Art, Emeritus, is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, at 11 a.m. in Thompson Chapel. All are invited to a reception afterwards in the Faculty House.
Twelve Professors Tenured
Promoted to associate professor with tenure as of July 1, 2009 are Lois Banta, biology; Melissa Barry, philosophy; Christopher Bolton, comparative and Japanese literature; Amy Gehring '94, chemistry; Edward Gollin, music; Gretchen Long, history; Nicole Mellow, political science; Allison Pacelli, mathematics; Katarzyna Pieprzak, French and comparative literature; Ashok Rai, economics; Eiko Maruko Siniawer, history; and David Tucker-Smith, physics. Read on.
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 5th Annual Berkshire Squash Open April 21-26
A great opportunity to watch some of the best squash players in the world on a 360-degree glass court in Chandler Gym. RSVP here. More info here.
May 1-3 BiGLATA Reunion!
BiGLATA (the Williams Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Alumni association) is planning a Williamstown reunion the weekend of May 1–3. Catch up with old friends, faculty and staff, meet the new Queer Life Coordinator, and experience the Rainbow Graduation for this year’s seniors. Keep checking the BiGLATA Web site for more info and a full schedule of events. To register online, go here. Please contact Teddy Welsh ’95 with any questions.
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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 for this new trip, so register soon by completing the online reservation form.
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 Spring Family Days April 25-26
See the weekend's program here. Check out the Williams Visitors Guide for lodging, restaurants, transportation, and more.
Seniors on Financial Aid...
...may request up to four beds in Mission Park Friday and/or Saturday nights of Commencement Weekend. Contact Linda Brown at lbrown@williams.edu 413-597-2195 for details and reservations.
 ...and a Parents Fund Challenge!
"Each year we Parents Fund volunteers promote a friendly rivalry among our fellow parents. The Ephs in the class whose parents have the highest Parents Fund participation rate get a prize: snack bar gift certificates!" For more from John O'Leary P '10, read on.
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 Historic Wrestling Season
Williams wrestling set a College record for wins in the season with 19 (19-4-1), won its first outright NEWA title, and notched a school record eight All-NEWA wrestlers at the NEWA Championships. Read on.
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Perfect Match
Rick Devlin '09 shares bone marrow with his brother. Read on.
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Women's Swimming and Diving Collects 9th Straight NESCAC Title...
Read on.
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And for much more Ephsports...
Head to Williams' sports info site.
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