EPHNOTES, A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR WILLIAMS ALUMNI, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS
 
Volume 13, Number 10, November 2007
 
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MIKE MCPHERSON AND MORTY SCHAPIRO ON MORAL REASONING AND HIGHER-EDUCATION POLICY
"Many people in higher education think that 'values talk' should be reserved for important ceremonial occasions, like commencements and reunions, or for remarks after a major scandal....But, in reality, every interesting problem of policy or practice depends on principles as well as facts..." For more of this "Chronicle of Higher Education" essay by Mike McPherson--president of the Spencer Foundation, former president of Macalester College and former Williams dean of faculty and economics professor--and Morty Schapiro, professor of economics and president of Williams...
*SEE >> http://tinyurl.com/2d2hxf
 
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STUDENT NEWS
 
KIMBERLY ELICKER '09 NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR GENETIC RESEARCH
Junior Kimberly Elicker received the prestigious undergraduate student poster presentation award at the annual meeting of the Society of Experimental Biologists. Elicker's research with Lara Hutson, assistant professor of biology, was published in the November edition of the journal "Gene."
*SEE >> www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases/1556
 
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FACULTY NEWS
 
PROF. ALI'S DRAWINGS TRAVEL TO UNIVERSITY MUSEUMS
The exhibition "Laylah Ali: Drawings from the Typology Series" presents 23 ink drawings by Laylah Ali '90, associate professor of art. The show, first exhibited in the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia, is at the University of Iowa Museum of Art until Jan. 6, 2008, and will travel to the University of Arizona, for exhibit from Jan. 31 through March 23.
*SEE >> www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases/1551
 
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES RECYCLES PROFESSOR
Tom Jorling returns to Williams after 20 years in government and business.
*SEE >> www.williams.edu/home/focus/jorling_ces/
 
PROF. MUTONGI'S "WORRIES OF THE HEART" PRESENTS PERSPECTIVE ON KENYAN HISTORY
Associate Professor of History Kenda Mutongi is the author of a new book titled "Worries of the Heart: Widows, Family, and Community in Kenya." A specialist in East Africa, urban history, and transport history and culture, Mutongi grew up in Maragoli, a small village in Western Kenya. In her book, she returns to Maragoli to understand how British rule, and then Kenyan independence, shaped people's lives.
*SEE >> www.williams.edu/admin/news/releases/1548
 
WILLIAMS FACULTY EXPERTS
Where journalists go when seeking informed perspectives.
*SEE >> www.williams.edu/admin/news/experts/
 
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ALUMNI NEWS
 
TAX-FREE GIVING FROM IRAs...ONLY A FEW WEEKS LEFT!
Until December 31st, individuals age 70½ and older can make tax-free distributions to Williams (and other nonprofits) of up to $100,000 directly from their IRA accounts. To take advantage of this valuable opportunity, make sure that your IRA manager writes a check payable to Williams (not to you) and postmarks it no later than December 31st. For more information contact the Planned Giving Office: (413) 597-3538 or gift.planning@williams.edu.
 
PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO SEE IN AND AROUND WILLIAMSTOWN
*SEE >> www.williams.edu/home/visitors/area/
 
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 featuring lectures and discussions with guest faculty Bud Wobus, Prof. of Geosciences, and Chip Lovett, Prof. of Chemistry. For more information about this great tradition, contact Sheila Mason at 413-597-4575 or smason@williams.edu.
 
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EPH SPORTS
 
ESPN'S GAMEDAY BROADCASTS FROM WILLIAMS...AND WILLIAMS SHUTS OUT AMHERST
More on Gameday: http://tinyurl.com/288ko7
Video Highlights: http://youtube.com/watch?v=TtWTiv9ankk
Amherst Defeat: http://tinyurl.com/259rj7
Rachel Rosten '10 on working for ESPN: http://tinyurl.com/yt97xn

NOVEMBER WRAP-UP
Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Men's Cross Country.
*SEE >> www.williams.edu/alumni/ofnotes/ofnote.php?id=98

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