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EPHNOTES,
A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR WILLIAMS ALUMNI, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS
Volume 12, Number 4, April 2006
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FROM THE DESK OF...ELISSA BROWN, DISC JOCKEY
Our intrepid freshperson penetrates the ranks of WCFM, contends with New Age
(and old age) musical tastes, and learns a thing or two about censorship,
electronics, and on-air spontaneity.
http://www.williamsrecord.com/wr/?view=article§ion=opinion&id=7834
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COLLEGE NEWS
PRESIDENT'S MEMO ON ENERGY AWARENESS AND ACTION
President Morty Schapiro's report to the Williams community includes his
thoughts on environmental sustainability, energy consumption at Williams,
and the College's partnership with Williamstown and the wider world.
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/president/earth_week.php
And for a look at how Williams-at-large is celebrating Earth Week,
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1225
FRIEDMAN REDUX
New York Times Columnist and author Thomas Friedman appeared at Williams on
April 10 to deliver his lecture, "The World is Flat: Some Second
Thoughts."
To listen to his talk, click on this link (Patience! It takes a while to
load!): http://www.williams.edu/home/focus/friedman.php.
To download Quicktime (which you'll need to listen to this recording), go to
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html.
COMMENCEMENT, BACCALAUREATE SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED
Chuck Davis, noted dancer, choreographer, and founder of the
African-American Dance Ensemble, will be the principal speaker at Williams'
217th Commencement. Roger Rees, British-American actor and director of the
Williamstown Theatre Festival, will be the Baccalaureate speaker.
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1216
WHAT'S THE WILLIAMS CAMPAIGN AGAIN? AND HOW'S IT GOING?
It's about improving every aspect of Williams to create a model for liberal
arts education in the early 21st century. And it's going very well, indeed,
thanks to thousands of gifts from EphNotes readers, though we still have a
ways to go. Look in your mailbox next week for "How Far Have We Already
Climbed, Together?" a short update on this bold Williams endeavor.
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FACULTY NEWS
PROF. GOLDBERG'S "STRUGGLE FOR EMPIRE" RELEASED
Assistant professor of history Eric J. Goldberg's new book, "Struggle for
Empire: Kingship and Conflict under Louis the German, 817-876" (Cornell
University Press, 2006), examines the contention for power in medieval
Europe that followed the death of Charlemagne. Goldberg approaches the era
through the reign of Charlemagne's grandson, Louis the German.
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1204
PROF. GEHRING'S RESEARCH SUPPORTED BY NIH GRANT
The National Institutes of Health have awarded Williams a $202,337 grant to
support the research of assistant professor of chemistry Amy Gehring.
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1205
PROF. PASACHOFF DELIVERS ANNUAL SIGMA XI LECTURE
Field Memorial Professor of Astronomy Jay Pasachoff delivered the two-part
Sigma Xi lecture on "Syzygy x 3: Transits, Occultations, and
Eclipses" April
20-21. The lectures discussed Williams expeditions to study syzygy, or
alignment, of three astronomical objects.
http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1222
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STUDENT NEWS
WILLIAMS STUDENTS EXPLORE SCIENCE WITH YOUNGER GENERATION
Williams undergrads, under the direction of associate professor of biology
Wendy Raymond, are getting local elementary school students to love science
by volunteering in Williamstown and
Institute is sponsoring the initiative.
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1240
WHAT A (MORTY) FEELING!
"A bunch of friends and I wanted to preserve our memories of Williams in a
way that people could enjoy for years to come," says Robin Stewart '06.
"Once we started filming, we realized it just wouldn't be complete without
an appearance by [President] Morty [Schapiro]." And what an appearance it
is. To view this disco-centric video, go to:
http://www.williams.edu/alumni/ephnotes/media/standalone-medium.mov.
You'll need Quicktime; if you have a problem opening the video, or want to
download Quicktime, see:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html
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ALUMNI NEWS
COLLEGE ADVISING AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN OF ALUMNI
From June 1 through November 17, 2006, children of alumni who are rising
high school juniors or seniors may meet with a senior admission officer for
an early evaluation of their credentials. To schedule, call the Office of
Admission at 413.597.2214. Important: Be sure to identify yourself as an
alumni daughter or son. When you visit Williams, bring a copy of your most
recent (unofficial) transcript and any test scores. If you visit while the
College is in session, plan to join a campus tour, attend a group
information session, or attend classes.
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/
CAN'T FIND A STAMP? SEND AN EPHCARD!
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 contemporary and historic photos of Williams people and
There's also a link to e-cards on the alumni homepage:
http://www.williams.edu/alumni/
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EPH SPORTS BRIEFS
Williams is .75 of a point--yes, that's right, three-quarters of a
point--behind The College of New Jersey in the Directors' Cup rankings.
Williams has won the cup nine out of the 10 years it has been awarded.
SEE http://www.williams.edu/athletics/news.php?id=9481&type=ephcomplishment
Senior Michelle Rorke, competing in her second Boston Marathon, placed third
among American women, 17th overall among women, and qualified for the 2008
Olympic Trials marathon.
SEE http://www.williams.edu/athletics/news.php?id=9547.
20 QUESTIONS WITH LIZ JEX '83
In which this All-American swimmer relives her experience on Williams' first
NCAA Div. 3 women's swimming & diving championship team.
SEE http://www.williams.edu/athletics/sport.php?sport=23.
Check out more Williams sports at:
http://www.williams.edu/athletics/news.php
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