EphNotes - For Williams Alumni, Parents and Friends

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR WILLIAMS ALUMNI, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS

Volume 11, Number 10, November 2005

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"...the thing about Vermont highways is that roadside attractions are few and far between. Places to get off the highway are few and far between. Things other than trees are few and far between..."

FROM THE DESK OF...ELISSA BROWN

In the further adventures of Elissa Brown, our West-Coast, first-year, first-person heroine attempts to burst the Purple Bubble by riding north on her bicycle. In the process, she discovers that Vermont, at least at first glance, is a little different.

http://www.williamsrecord.com/wr/?sawContrib=yes&view=article&section=opinion&id=7145

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COLLEGE NEWS

COME HOME!

This weekend's Homecoming activities begin Friday afternoon, Nov. 11, with a computer science alumni career panel at 2:30. Student and alumni bike riders assemble at 9:00 a.m. Saturday at "The Ark" on the corner of Walden and Hoxsey Streets for an hour-and-a-half ride. (Contact Michael.P.Fairhurst@williams.edu for more details.) At 10:00 a.m. Dr. Mitchell Besser '76 presents an Eph's Gateway lecture on his program to reduce HIV infection in South Africa . Varsity football meets Amherst at noon, followed by the Jewish Religious Center's 15th Anniversary Homecoming Reception, an Octet concert, and a host of other activities.

*SEE http://www.williams.edu/alumni/news/homecoming/

NEW TAILGATING POLICY IN EFFECT AT HOMECOMING

Tailgating is a time-honored autumn activity that should be fun for everyone. Follow the link for the College's policies on Weston Field gatherings.

*SEE http://www.williams.edu/alumni/ofnotes/ofnote.php?id=23

ALCOHOL TASK FORCE SUBMITS REPORT

Continuing work begun in 2004, the College's Alcohol Task Force has submitted its final report, with recommendations, based in part on a survey of student alcohol use and its effects. The Record has presented the findings and initial campus responses. (Note: Because the College is unaware of comparable public information on similar schools, the Web site referred to in the article is available only on campus.)

*SEE http://www.williamsrecord.com/wr/?section=news&view=article&id=7300

INTRODUCING THE GRAD STUDENTS IN ART HISTORY

The Williams College Graduate Program in the History of Art is a two-year program established in collaboration with the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute. Its graduates go on to curatorial or administrative positions, or continue their studies at the university level.

*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1060

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STUDENT NEWS

TWENTY-SIX ELECTED TO PHI BETA KAPPA

Williams has announced the election of 26 members of the class of 2006 to Phi Beta Kappa, the national honor society. Follow the link for names, areas of study, and hometowns. Congrats!

*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1063

BOLIN FELLOWS APPOINTED TO WILLIAMS FOR RESEARCH AND TEACHING

Williams' annual Gaius Charles Bolin Fellowships have been awarded for 2005-06. Named in honor of the College's first black graduate, the awards are designed to promote cultural diversity, research, and teaching. Click here for names and bios of this year's winners.

*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1058

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FACULTY NEWS

WILLIAMS STUDENTS FLOCKING TO PROF. KUBLER AND CHINESE STUDIES

According to The Williams Record, "Cornelius Kubler, Stanfield Professor of Asian Studies and chair of the Asian Studies Department, is best known to his students as a brilliant but humble professor of Mandarin Chinese. Yet Mandarin is just one of 12 languages Kubler picked up during the journey that eventually led him to the Purple Valley and to a Chinese program that has more than doubled in size on his watch..."

*SEE http://www.williamsrecord.com/wr/?view=article&section=features&id=7298

PROF. BUELL'S BOOK EXPLORES HISTORY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY

Associate professor of religion Denise Buell's new book, "Why This New Race: Ethnic Reasoning in Early Christianity" (Columbia University Press) has been described as indispensable for readers interested in the intersections of race, ethnicity, and religion.

*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1065

CULTURAL COUNCIL RECOGNIZES PROF. KECHLEY

The Massachusetts Cultural Council has announced an Artist Grant Program award to Professor of Music David Kechley. The $5,000 award recognizes the exceptional quality of Professor Kechley's compositions.

*SEE http://www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases.php?id=1059

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ALUMNI NEWS

WILLIAMS MAGAZINES WANT YOUR FEEDBACK!

We want to know what you think of the new Williams magazines! If you haven't already done so, please take a moment to fill out our quick online reader surveys at

http://www.williams.edu/alumni/alumnireview/survey_list.php. Early results are promising, with alumni voicing their approval of the new Williams People by 13:1 and the re-tooled Review receiving approval ratings 3:1. Thanks to all who have responded. Your opinion counts!

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COOL WEB SITE

The Costume Archives web site displays dozens of costumes from the Williams Theatre Department. Each costume has been photographed in three dimensions to allow for a complete view. (QuickTime will allow you to rotate the images.) Costumes displayed have been designed and produced at the College for over 20 years with the help of professional costumers, drapers, and students. See http://drm.williams.edu/costumes/. To download QuickTime, click here: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html .

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EPH SPORTS

MEN'S CROSS-COUNTRY WINS FIRST EVER ECAC TITLE

The Ephmen attacked from behind to win Saturday's ECAC cross-country championship in what head coach Pete Farwell called "one of the best team races I've seen since we won the NCAA title in 1995."

*SEE http://www.williams.edu/athletics/news.php?id=8966

Check out other sports stories at:

http://www.williams.edu/athletics/news.php

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