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

Volume 12, Number 7, July 2006


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COLLEGE NEWS

PROFS. HEDREEN AND MCGOWAN TO DIRECT WILLIAMS-EXETER PROGRAM
The College has named professors of art Guy Hedreen and Elizabeth McGowan as co-directors of the Williams-Exeter Program and has chosen the 26 juniors who will attend the year-long program of study at Exeter College at the University of Oxford.
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1272

NEW WCMA HANDBOOK OFF PRESS
The Williams College Museum of Art proudly presents "Encounter," its first handbook of the collection in 27 years. The last one, by S. Lane Faison, Jr. '29, Amos Lawrence Professor of Art, emeritus, was published in 1979...
*SEE http://www.wcma.org/press/06/06_Encounter_Handbook.shtml

SUMMER SKIES ON SHOW OVER WILLIAMSTOWN
The College's Milham Planetarium, located inside the old Hopkins Observatory, will host free shows for the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays through August 15. Demonstrations of planet motion, phases of the moon and other celestial wonders will commence at 8:30 p.m.
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1267

BANNER YEAR FOR THE WILLIAMS CAMPAIGN
On June 30, the end of The Williams Campaign's third year, the College had gift commitments of more than $320 million, considerably above the straight-line trajectory toward $400 million at the end of 2008. Here's how Williams' giving programs did their campaign part...
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/alumni/ofnotes/ofnote.php?id=56
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FACULTY NEWS

IN MEMORY OF PROF. EARL MCFARLAND
The College notes with sadness the passing of Earl Lester McFarland, Jr., professor of economics emeritus, who died July 9 in Gabarone, Botswana. He was 71. Follow the link for details on professor McFarland's life and work.
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1277
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STUDENT NEWS

STUDENTS CHOSEN FOR WILLIAMS IN NEW YORK PROGRAM
The College has accepted 16 students for participation in next year's Williams in New York program, which combines fieldwork with scholarship.
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1266

ANDREW LAZAROW '07 TAKES A BOW IN CINCINNATI THEATRE
Fresh from the Williams in New York program Lazarow, a senior this fall, is training with the New Stage Collective in Cincinnati, where he has already directed two plays. Later this summer he'll collaborate with Caroline Taylor '04 in New York. And this fall? Stay tuned!
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1276

SENIORS OF THE CLASS OF 2006 INDUCTED INTO SIGMA XI...
Fifty-four members of the Class of 2006 were awarded membership in Sigma Xi, the international scientific research society. All completed extensive research for senior theses, demonstrating the intellectual initiative the society seeks. Follow the link for names and specialties.
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1271

...AND PHI BETA KAPPA
The national honor society accepted 38 members of the Class of 2006 into its ranks. Membership in Phi Beta Kappa is awarded to students with consistently high achievement in their junior and senior years. Click on the link for names. Congratulations, all!
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1270
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ALUMNI NEWS

NEW YORK TIMES PIECE BY KATE STONE LOMBARDI '78
DOUBLES WILLIAMS REUNION MEMORIES
Kate Lombardi's return to Williams with her father, Don Stone '46, for his 60th reunion brought back memories of reunions of her own, and of the changes she's seen at Williams over the years.
*SEE http://www.williams.edu/alumni/ofnotes/ofnote.php?id=57

REUNION PIX GET MEGA HITS
According to the stats on SmugMug, where hundreds of Williams Reunion '06 photos are posted, there have been tens of thousands of views since we published the link below in EphNotes' June issue.
*SEE >> http://williamsalumni.smugmug.com/

SOCIETY OF ALUMNI'S NEW PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT
Assuming the mantle from outgoing president Jill Stephens '77, Richard Levy, Jr. '74 of Larchmont, N.Y., was elected president of the Williams College Society of Alumni at the Society's annual meeting in June.  Sarah Mollman Underhill '80 of Bronxville, N.Y., was elected vice president.  Sarah will become the Society's president in June 2008, when Rich completes his service. Follow the link to a welcome letter from Rich.
*SEE >> http://www.williams.edu/alumni/communities/soa/

JIM HAYNE '56 AND THE SPRING STREET STOMPERS HONORED
National Public Radio's Riverwalk recently recognized Jim Hayne '56 and the Spring Street Stompers as leaders in the era of hot college jazz bands. At the link below, click on "Program Guide" and scroll down to article no. 25., which features a photo of those cool cats.
*SEE http://www.riverwalk.org/

BERKSHIRE SQUASH OPEN 2006
If you'd like to play squash and win big money, the 2006 Berkshire Squash Open, October 2-7, is for you. Follow the link below to register online. You can get further details via email from coach Zafi Levy '01 at zafi.levy@williams.edu.
*SEE http://www.squashandbeyond.com/bso/BerkshireSquashOpen.htm

COLLEGE ADVISING AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN OF ALUMNI
From 1 June through 17 November 2006, sons and daughters of alumni who are rising seniors 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 and, 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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