EphNotes - For Williams Alumni, Parents and Friends

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

Volume 13, Number 6, June 2007

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REUNION WRAP-UP
A record-breaking 3,000 people (alumni, spouses, partners, kids, grandkids, various others) joined in the June 7-10 festivities. At the 185th Annual Meeting of the Society of Alumni, awards for outstanding service and accomplishment were made and new alumni leaders were elected.
*SEE >> http://www.williams.edu/alumni/ofnotes/ofnote.php?id=87

CHECK OUT GREAT REUNION PHOTOS (1,200 OF 'EM!)
View, share, order prints.
*SEE >> http://williamsalumni.smugmug.com/Reunion%202007

ALUMNI TRUSTEE
Fred Lawrence '77 was elected to a five-year term as one of Williams’ five Alumni Trustees.
*SEE >> http://www.williams.edu/alumni/candidates/bio.php?id=3

TYNG ADMINISTRATOR
Ellen O'Connell '88 was elected to a three-year term as an alumni administrator of the Tyng Bequest scholarship program.
*SEE >> http://www.williams.edu/alumni/candidates/bio.php?id=5

WILLIAMS CELEBRATES 218TH COMMENCEMENT
Follow the link below for a comprehensive look at Commencement 2007, complete with commencement, baccalaureate and student speeches, honorary degree citations, and more.
*SEE >> http://www.williams.edu/home/commencement/2007/

MARC GOTLIEB TO LEAD GRADUATE ART HISTORY PROGRAM
Williams has named Marc Gotlieb to succeed Mark Haxthausen as the Class of 1955 Memorial Professor of Art and director of the Graduate Program in Art History.
*SEE >> http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1483
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STUDENT NEWS

OLMSTED PRIZE WINNERS
Four secondary school teachers, nominated by the graduating Williams seniors they inspired, received Olmsted prizes at Commencement.
*SEE >> http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1478

JULIA SENDOR '08 WINS UDALL SCHOLARSHIP FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
The Morris K. Udall Foundation awarded a $5,000 scholarship to junior Julia Sendor for "her dedicated commitment to impacting environmental research and public policy on a national and international scale." Julia was one of 80 students nationwide to win the award.
*SEE >> http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1481

SARAH FINK '08 AND ERIKA WILLIAMS '08 WIN GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIPS
Sarah and Erika have been named 2007 Goldwater Scholars for their outstanding research in the natural sciences. The two are among 317 recipients selected from over 1,110 American students of mathematics, science, and engineering who intend to pursue doctorates in these fields.
*SEE >> http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1482
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FACULTY NEWS

PROF. DEVADOSS WINS ALDER AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED TEACHING
Associate Professor of Mathematics Satyan Devadoss has been awarded the 2007 Alder Award for Distinguished Teaching by the Mathematical Association of America.
*SEE >> http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1480

PROF. DUNN ON JEFFERSON, MADISON, AND THE DECLINE OF VIRGINIA
Basic Books has published "Dominion of Memories: Jefferson, Madison, and the Decline of Virginia," by Professor of Humanities Susan Dunn.
*SEE >> http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1485
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ALUMNI NEWS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT WILLIAMS COLLEGE
Here's your chance to live in the Purple Valley and work at Williams. The College has a number of positions available that would be ideal for talented, experienced, committed Ephs--including a couple of key positions in Alumni Relations and Development:

Senior Development Officer in Leadership Giving: http://tinyurl.com/2dxsxv
Questions? Contact Megan Morey mmorey@williams.edu

Development Officer in the Alumni Fund: http://tinyurl.com/yofzxg
Questions? Contact Jim Trapp ’76 jtrapp@williams.edu

Additional Williams Career Opportunities: http://tinyurl.com/2l9re9

NEVER TOO EARLY TO THINK SNOW
Plans are underway for the fourth Alumni Ski Week in fantastic Sun Valley, Idaho, from March 15-22, 2008. This trip always draws alumni, family, and friends of all ages and abilities and once again includes free skiing and lodging for kids. New for 2008 will be a "Williams RoadScholars in the Rockies" program with guest faculty lectures and discussions. For more information about this great tradition, contact Sheila Mason at 413-597-4575 or smason@williams.edu.

COLLEGE ADVISING AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN OF ALUMNI
From June 4 through November 2, 2007, sons and daughters of alumni who have completed their high school junior year or are now high school seniors may meet with a senior admission officer for an early evaluation of their credentials. To schedule, your child should 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, and attend classes.
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EPH SPORTS

WILLIAMS WINS DIRECTOR'S CUP...AGAIN!
For the 9th year in a row, Williams athletes excelled in NCAA Division III play.
*SEE >> http://www.williams.edu/athletics/news.php?id=10837
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