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Thanks to Sports Information Director Dick Quinn for pointing out this gallery of photos from the vintage game on Sunday.
Walking and laughing is classmate Sean Logan ‘88, who later on hit the winning two-run homer.
Scott Garfield ‘88 (with gold W) and Lew Collins ‘88 (directly behind the catcher) watch as Williams bats, with Brooks Foehl ‘88 in the stands between Scott and Lew.
And please don’t make any snide comments about Sean, at least if you have a child who will be applying to Williams anytime soon. Sean is associate director of admissions. Between him and Brooks (new Secretary of the Alumni Society) and faculty member Katie Kent ‘88 and Tom Smith ‘88, is it fair to say that the class of 1988 is the most powerful Williams class? Probably not. We need some trustees. My application is still “pending,” for some reason . . .
Congratulations to all in what seems to have been a fun and well-planned event.
Two Events
There are two interesting events on campus today. First:
2020 International Initiatives: Where should Williams be going?
2:45 p.m., Weston 10International Studies Colloquium open forum on the 2020 International Initiatives. Come join the discussion!
See here for previous discussion about 2020. I think that there are a variety of issues that fall under the 2020 project and that this forum is just about the international ones. Or does the “2020 International Initiatives” phrasing mean that all 2020 issues are international? Updates on this important topic are welcome. And, as always, more transparency, please. Why can’t the rest of us see some of the background briefing material that the College gives to the Trustees?
Second event:
Hooking Up and Effortless Perfection: Understanding College Social Culture
7:30 p.m., Brooks-Rogers Auditorium
Most people think of college as a special and carefree time, four years to learn and have fun before the pressures of the “real world” intrude. Research done at Duke University on undergraduate social culture suggests otherwise. Students described their drive for “effortless perfection” in academic and social endeavors, and a hook-up culture that met the needs of some, but left most dissatisfied. Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education Dr. Donna Lisker (Williams ‘88) will describe her research in a compelling and entertaining talk highly relevant to Williams undergraduates.
Interesting stuff. “Effortless perfection” reminds me of effortlessly Eph as well as Brandi Brown’s ‘07 work on Ephailure. But aren’t claims about a “hook-up culture” that leaves most students “dissatisfied” more associated with Wendy Shalit ‘97? Just asking!
And if my friend Donna tells any amusing stories about her senior year roommate’s idiot boyfriend, let me just say that there is no such thing as bad press!
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Eph Interviews Podcast Class of 1988 Tom Smith
In this final episode in the class of 1988 reunion series and penultimate episode in this project, I speak with Tom Smith, who is currently Associate Professor of Chemistry at Williams. Learn about stair diving in Hubbell House, why non-Ephs don’t understand why we will start up a conversation with anyone wearing Williams gear, regardless of age or location, and the heartwarming story of a young man from Vermont who went to Williams even though his early memories of the place would drive most right thinking football fans away forever.
The last episode of the project is set to be recorded next week, as I have run into a scheduling issue with the guest, so don’t be saddened if there is no show immediately following this one.
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Eph Interviews Podcast Class of 1988 Lisa Mandl
In this penultimate episode of the Class of 1988 series, I speak with my other JA, Lisa Mandl. Find out about the cultural and meteorological differences between Williamstown and Vancouver, BC, how she met her husband (though we are getting only her side of the story) and Lisa clears up one of the little mysteries of my Freshman year. Also, both she and Jody Abzug mentioned the infamous Brews and Screws party at Tyler (which had to change it’s name due to administration policy) Does this party still occur?
And yes, Lisa, your ability to ask penetrating questions is still functioning admirably, as I and my wife have been chewing over your observation (not included in the podcast) that my JA’s were from Kansas City and Vancouver, and I married a woman from Kansas City and honeymooned in Vancouver. Thanks loads. ;)
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