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Volume 16, Number 3, March 2010
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Cut, Suture, Close:
Behind the Scenes of "Grey's Anatomy"
In this 2009 Reunion lecture, film editor Susan Vaill '94 takes us through the process of making an episode of a hit TV show. Since she made this presentation last June, Susan's cut another season of Grey's, directed three webisodes for Grey's Anatomy on abc.com and is about to edit the pilot to a new series called "Huge," written by Winnie Holzman, the creator of "My So-Called Life."
Sustaining Another "A"
A new study grades sustainability reporting by the nation's 50 leading liberal arts colleges: Guess who's on top?. And in its second experimental year shutting the campus over winter break, Williams saved $100,000 in utility costs and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 528 metric tonnes--2.7% of the College's annual emissions and a 26% improvement over last year. Read the report.
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Williams College Museum of Art Warms Up For Spring
Chinese art, drawing in 18th and 19th century France and Tristin Lowe’s 50-foot long, 10-foot high sculpture of a ghostly white sperm whale are but part of what the Williams College Museum of Art is offering this coming season. More at the museum's website.
Financial Aid for International Students
"[Williams'] cost of international aid in the last decade rose by more than 200% (more than $4 million). In the College’s changed financial situation, that rate of growth is unsustainable. One way to reduce it would be to have fewer international students. But no one wants that, and no one wants it to be the case that all of our international students are able to pay the full fee. The way to avoid either of those outcomes is to use intelligently some form of need-awareness for international applicants. Set a rough annual target for international financial aid that will enable the admission office to admit a diverse group of students while controlling financial aid growth..." Read the rest of Interim President Bill Wagner's letter to the Williams community here.
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 Emily Gladden '07 Takes the Gates
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship program has chosen alumna Emily Gladden as one of 29 Americans to receive the scholarship to study at Cambridge University in October 2010. Read on.
Bryant Renaud '11 Captures Williams in Uganda
Last summer, five Williams students and Visiting Associate Professor of Economics Kiaran Honderich traveled to Uganda to learn more about Care Labor & HIV/AIDS. Bryant's video tells their story. For more on Activism in Africa go here.
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 Remembering Prof. Graver
"I am sad to report the death of a much-loved member of the College community, Lawrence Graver, the John Hawley Roberts Professor of English Emeritus..." Read Interim President Wagner's letter here.
Wild Cowboys and Prof. Bob Jackall
Prof. Robert Jackall is interviewed in the forthcoming documentary "Wild Cowboys," a portion of which can be seen on YouTube. (Fast-forward to the middle to see Prof. Jackall.) The film deals with the New York drug gang whose trial for multiple murders is memorably described in Prof. Jackall's 1997 book, "Wild Cowboys: Urban Marauders & the Forces of Order."
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Come back to the (virtual) Williams classroom! Each iLog mini-course offers lectures (some with suggested readings) by a great professor plus an interactive phone conference. First up, K. Scott Wong, James Phinney Baxter III Professor of History & Public Affairs, on American immigration. For Prof. Wong's lectures and suggested readings, and to register for his 4:00 Tuesday, April 13 phone conference, go here.
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 Help Create a "Recession Proof" Williams Calendar!
To save money (and for one year only) the Williams calendar for 2010-2011 (mailed in early August) will feature the most popular images from Williams calendars over the past few years. Help choose those "greatest pictorial hits" by voting for your own favorite photos here (alumni login required).
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 Second Annual Williams Cycling Weekend
It’s time to hit the road again! This July 16-18 trip for cycling enthusiasts gives Ephs the chance to ride together on the terrific scenic roads of Berkshire County, Southern Vermont and New York State. Off the bikes we'll exercise our minds through formal and informal discussions with our faculty hosts, while enjoying Williamstown's cultural opportunities and the camaraderie of shared experiences. Space is limited, so register soon here.
Women at the Helm of American Art
View this Williams Club roundtable discussion (filmed and edited by Petra Szilagi '10) moderated by Barbara Ernst Prey '79, artist and appointee to the National Council on the Arts and including Darsie Alexander '91, chief curator of the Walker Art Center; Laura Hoptman '83, director of the New Museum of Contemporary Art; Shamim M. Momin '95, former branch director and curator of the Whitney Museum at Altria and founder of the Los Angeles Nomadic Division; and Nancy Spector '84, chief curator of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.
Your Vote (Still) Counts!
Cast your ballot for Alumni Trustee and Tyng Administrator! Online voting will close April 2. Alumni with an active e-mail address in our system have received a personalized e-ballot. (You'll receive a reminder "e-ballot" on March 26 if you've not voted by then.) Questions? Contact Alumni Relations at alumni.relations@williams.edu, 413-597-4151.
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 Register for Spring Family Days April 24-25!
An informal and social occasion for families of all students, this year's Spring Family Days weekend features a presentation by President Adam Falk and a lecture by Ken Kuttner, Robert F. White Class of 1952 Professor of Economics and former research director at the Federal Reserve Bank. Home athletic events, outdoor activities (weather permitting), a variety of student performances and museum exhibitions round out the weekend. Register here.
Let's Talk
Counselors are available for informal drop-in consultations every Wednesday, from 2:00-
4:00 pm in Paresky 212. If your own student is looking for some support in dealing with academic or financial stresses, having trouble locating resources on campus, interested in ways to support a friend, or just wants to talk, let them know about this great resource. More here.
Parents Fund Challenge!
Our Parents Fund co-chairs proudly offer you this challenge: if you are making your first gift ever to the Parents Fund, or a larger gift than you have ever made before, they will give an additional $100 to the Parents Fund. If you have already given, we thank you! If you wish to make an additional gift before the Parents Fund ends May 15, you will earn Williams an extra $100. Whatever you can give brings Williams an extra $100 and one person closer to 100 percent participation. Read on and give now.
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 Mike Whalen Leaving for Wesleyan
After 14 years at Williams, the last six compiling a 38-10 record for the Ephs, Mike Whalan's returning to his alma mater, Wesleyan, as head football coach and assistant AD. Read on.
 Row2k on Lindsay Olsen '12
Walk-on Lindsay Olsen, who currently holds the fastest Eph erg scores, is featured in row2k, a website for rowers and scullers. Read on.
 Pre-Frosh Dylan Dethier Golfs America
Dylan Dethier '14 is spending a gap year golfing his way through the 48 contiguous states. Visit Dylan's website, read about him in USA Today or the Florida Times Union, and watch him on Fox News.
For much more Ephsports...
Sign up for the new Twitter feed, check out a new Facebook page or head to Williams' sports info site.
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