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Volume 15, Number 8, September 2009
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Bicentennial Medalists at Convocation
FRONT ROW: Mika Brzezinski, Interim President Bill Wagner Karen Ashby
BACK ROW: Gary Fisketjon, John Raynolds, Mark Udall
Five Williams Bicentennial Medalists were honored at Saturday's Convocation ceremonies: the Honorable Karen Ashby ’79, a nationally recognized expert in juvenile and family law; Mika Brzezinski '89, a television news journalist and familiar anchor on MSNBC's Morning Joe, NBC Nightly News, and Weekend Today; Gary Fisketjon '76, a vice president at Alfred A. Knopf considered an editorial master by established writers worldwide; John Raynolds '51, who helped devise strategies that led to the development of the U.S. Navy SEALs and steered Outward Bound, USA, through its largest growth in history; and Senator Mark Udall '72, an accomplished mountain climber nationally recognized for his commitment to environmental issues.
See video of Sen. Udall's remarks here.
See photos of all medalists in a panel discussion here.
Panel video to come in October EphNotes.
The Financial State of the College
"While maintaining our commitments to academic quality, to our financial aid principles, and to avoiding layoffs, we have made good progress in meeting the challenges created by changes in the world economy..." For the rest of Interim President Bill Wagner's statement on Williams' financial situation, go here.
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Presidential Search Update
"The Committee will [now] begin a conversation about a short list of finalists with the Board of Trustees, which has the responsibility of naming the next President..." Read the rest of the Search Committee's update here.
Williams Gets Gold for Green
The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded Williams' new Schapiro Hall and North Academic Building LEED Gold status. "LEED" (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the council's rating system for design and construction of energy-efficient and high-performing buildings. Read on.
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Class of 2013 in Profile
By any measure, from high school class rank and standardized test scores to wide-ranging life histories, educational backgrounds and rare talents, the Class of 2013 is one of Williams' best and brightest. See full profile here.
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 Mellon Mays Fellowships Encourage Careers in Academe
This summer, ten Williams juniors and four students from Cape Town, South Africa spent six weeks at Williams doing research in the arts and sciences as a part of the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program and the Williams College Undergraduate Research Fellowship. Read on.
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  Poet and Scholar Named New Bolin Fellows
Williams has appointed poet Lillian-Yvonne Bertram (left) and philosopher Shay Welch (right) as Gaius Charles Bolin Fellows who will teach at the College while they complete advanced degrees. Read on.
New Book Puts Mirth in Math
 Peanut butter and jelly, strawberries and cream, math and ... humor? Math professor Colin Adams' latest book, "Riot at the Calc Exam and Other Mathematically Bent Stories," is full of comedic spoofs that aim to eradicate student anxiety. Read on.
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 Career Mentor Weekend October 2
Established in 1982 to connect black alumni with black undergraduates, Career Mentor Weekend has grown to include all alumni and students of color as well as members of the College’s Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian and Transgendered community. Register here.
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Final Thoughts on Williams Expedition
"21 events in 23 cities in 25 days...and while some of those cities have well-established and active regional alumni groups, some have groups that meet once or twice a year, others have groups that haven’t met in years, and still others don’t have any official regional association at all... We brought together Williams alums who hadn’t seen a Williams sticker in years and didn’t know one another existed. Read the wrap-up.
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Flu Update
"As this academic year begins, flu is just about everywhere, including no doubt here. We can most help ourselves and our community by at all times exhibiting and reinforcing in each other the basics of Flu Prevention 101..." Read the rest of a letter to students by Director of Health Services Ruth Harrison here.
Parents of 2013
A few photos to remind you of "drop-off" day are here. And don't forget to pre-register for Fall Family Days at the link up top here, where you'll also find a detailed preview of the weekend.
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Ephs Win in Athletics and Academics
Williams and Duke share the prestigious "excellence in academics and athletics" award presented by Jostens and the ECAC. This is the Ephs' fifth win in the award's 15-year history. Read on. |
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