EphNotes - For Williams Alumni, Parents and Friends

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

Volume 13, Number 8, September 2007

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MYTHBUSTERS: JA EDITION
EphNotes has been sharing campus observations by Elissa Brown '09 since her first year at Williams. Now she's a JA!
*SEE >> www.williamsrecord.com/wr/?section=opinion&view=article&id=9037

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CAMPUS NEWS

WHAT DO THOSE BICENTENNIAL MEDALS (AND THIS YEAR'S SIX MEDALISTS) LOOK LIKE?
Follow the link below for citations presented by President Morty Schapiro at the Sept. 8 Convocation as well as remarks by medalist and Convocation speaker Tom Payzant '62.
*SEE >> www.williams.edu/alumni/ofnotes/ofnote.php?id=92

PARENTAL SUCCOR
In addition to words of wisdom, support, and good humor from President Schapiro and other campus leaders, first-year parents also received an eloquent send-off by chaplain Rick Spalding,
*SEE >> www.williams.edu/chaplain/FirstYearParentsWelcome2007.htm

TRUSTEE UPDATE
At the June 2007 meeting, the Board of Trustees announced that Greg Avis '80 will become Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Williams College Board of Trustees in July 2008, following the retirement of Bob Lipp '60, who has served on the board for eight years, five of them as Executive Committee chair. Lucienne Sanchez '79 and Peter Wege '71 retired from the board after serving 15 years. Three alumni have now begun five-year terms on the Board of Trustees: Mike Eisenson '77, CEO of Charlesbank Capital Partners in Boston; Fred Lawrence '77, Dean and Robert Kramer Research Professor of Law at The George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C.; and Glenn Lowry '76, Director of The Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan.
*SEE >> www.williams.edu/alumni/ofnotes/ofnote.php?id=94

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STUDENT NEWS

REALLY VIRTUAL AND VIRTUALLY REAL
"WIT" (Williams Instructional Technology) summer interns tackle real virtual instructional technology projects.
*SEE >> www.williams.edu/home/focus/WIT/

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FACULTY NEWS
Rob Caldwell '81 interviews Bob and Lee Dalzell on their new book, "The House the Rockefellers Built"
*SEE >> www.wcsh6.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=67780
...and see http://tinyurl.com/24uqam for Newsweek's nice review of same.

HENRY L. ALDER AWARD TO PROF. DEVADOSS
Honored by the Mathematics Association of America, Satyan Devadoss received the Henry L. Alder Award for Distinguished Teaching by a Beginning College or University Mathematics Faculty Member at the MAA's Summer MathFest.
*SEE >> http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases/1480/

WILLIAMS AWARDS ANNUAL FACULTY AWARDS FOR TEACHING AND WRITING
This year's Nelson Bushnell '20 Faculty Awards, in recognition of excellence in teaching and writing, went to three Williams professors: Magnus Bernhardsson (history), Ed Burger (mathematics), and Jim Carlton (marine sciences).
*SEE >> www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases/1511

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ALUMNI NEWS

ALUMNI RELATIONS DIRECTOR WENDY HOPKINS TO RETIRE; WILLIAMS BEGINS SEARCH FOR SUCCESSOR
Wendy W. Hopkins '72 will retire from Williams in March 2008 after serving for nearly two decades in the Alumni Relations Office, nine of them as Director and Secretary to the Society of Alumni. "As a result of Wendy’s steady stewardship," says VP for Alumni Relations and Development Steve Birrell '64, "the Alumni Relations program is stronger than it has ever been." Williams seeks a new director to provide leadership and strategic direction for the Alumni Relations program and to play a highly visible public role representing the College to its 25,000 alumni. Readers who wish to apply or suggest nominees are invited to contact Human Resources at 413.597.2681 or hr@williams.edu. Here's the full job description: http://tinyurl.com/2amx3y.

ADOPT AN EPH!
Stewart Menking '79 has created "Adopt-An-Eph"--a way for alumni and friends to send supportive messages and care packages to Ephs who are deployed in harm’s way. John Bozeman '98, Bunge Cook '98, David Rackovan '04, and J.R. Rahill '88--all serving with the armed forces in Iraq--are currently on Stewart’s list. Readers who want to help or know of other Ephs deployed in harm’s way should contact Stewart at StewMenking@yahoo.com.

CALLING ALL TEACHERS
Williams is holding its second reunion for elementary and secondary school teachers and administrators October 5-7. If you're interested in attending, please go to www.alumniatwilliams.com/teachers. There you can find more details and register online. Hope to see you in Williamstown!

2007 REUNION LECTURES YOUTUBED!
Prof. Bob Jackall's take on NYPD
*SEE >> http://tinyurl.com/2cfmvc

Karin Muller '87 on "Japanland"
*SEE >> http://tinyurl.com/yrmfwt

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 the "Williams Roadscholars in the Rockies" program with guest faculty Bud Wobus, Prof. of Geosciences and Chip Lovett, Prof. of Chemistry, for 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

DAVE JOHNSON '71 RETIRES FROM MEN'S TENNIS
Dave has officially retired from coaching the men's tennis team in order to concentrate on teaching art history and his Dean's Office duties.
*SEE >> www.williams.edu/athletics/news.php?id=10845

DAVE'S SUCCESSOR, DAVE DONN, OPENED WEDNESDAY WITH A 9-0 WIN OVER SKIDMORE
More on the match here: http://williams.prestosports.com/sports/mten/2007-08/news/0912Skidmore
More on Coach Donn here: http://tinyurl.com/2zw253

ALISON SWAIN '01 SUCCEEDS LISA MELANDY AS WOMEN'S TENNIS COACH
Alison played under Lisa for four years and helped the Ephs win their first NCAA title in 2001.
*SEE >> www.williams.edu/athletics/news.php?id=10843

MORE EPH SPORTS
*SEE >>www.williams.edu/athletics/

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