Adams announces policy to ban tobacco
On Sunday, April 22, the Student Government Association (SGA) welcomed President William “Bro” Adams and Dean of Students Jim Terhune for the semester Dean’s Report.
Sarah Barrese
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CLUBS
Campus club offers internships in Malawi
A unique opportunity open to students on the Hill, an internship in Malawi, may provide an enriching and philanthropic way to spend a JanPlan or summer vacation.
Senior tells the story of Waterville's mills
Allison Ehrenreich '12 is doing an independent study in radio documentary about the history of Waterville's mills and the people who worked in them.
ADMINISTRATION
College searches for new dean
A search committee to appoint a Dean of Religious and Spiritual Life, a new position at the College, began interviewing its top candidates this month. Already, the College has seen three of its five candidates with positive student and administrative feedback.
SGA
SGA considers changes
The Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on April 1 opened with a presentation by Berol Dewdney ’13 and Kareem Kalil ’13 on the initiative to make a multicultural literacy course a graduation requirement, and continued to approve one club and discuss ongoing campus issues.
A local Lebanese community
Many are surprised to hear that Waterville is home to the oldest and largest Lebanese population in Maine, but the effects are evident if you know where to look.
Trailblazers program breaks ground, literally
Erik Douds ‘14 began Trailblazers, a sub-set of EnviroCo that works to build new trails at the Alfond Youth Center. The program is also working towards a collaboration between the College and Camp Tracy, which is located in Oakland.
SGA
SGA reviews recent changes
On March 11, in its last meeting before Spring Break, the Student Government Association (SGA) discussed plans for the future and approved two new clubs.
SGA removes benefits
The Feb. 26 Student Government Association (SGA) meeting addressed and adjusted much of the housing protocol for upcoming years on the Hill.
ADMINISTRATION
Maisel steps down as Goldfarb director
After serving for nine years as the Director of the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement, Professor Sandy Maisel will step down from his position at the end of the 2012 spring semester.
ALUMNI PROFILE
Sidman launches "The American Crowbar Case," a humor blog
Former _Echo_ columnist Dan Sidman '11 discusses his recently launched blog, "The American Crowbar Case," and reflects on how the material he discusses currently relates to his own life.
SGA
SGA begins spring semester
The Student Government Association (SGA) approved four new clubs at its first meeting of the spring semester on Sunday, Feb. 12.
POLITICS
Ron Paul visits the College
Much of Congressman Ron Paul’s visit to the Hill on Friday, Jan. 27 focused on economic issues and the presidential candidate’s desire to reform the programs that he views as the cause of our nation’s tremendous debt.
POLITICS
Ron Paul Visits Colby
Paul seemed to avoid many of the issues on his social platform, which are largely conservative and would likely not be well received by a youthful audience.
FACULTY PROFILE
Professor explores food and religious identity
According to Pulver Family Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies David Freidenreich, a priest, a minister and a rabbi would never walk into a bar together.
SGA
SGA ends semester
At the final Student Government Association (SGA) meeting of the semester on Sunday, Dec. 4, representatives reflected on recent achievements, approved a new club and discussed plans for the upcoming semester.
AROUND CAMPUS
Body Talk Week
The Take Back the Body Campaign is currently presenting Body Talk Week.
SGA
SGA on safety
Responding to the tension on campus in recent weeks, the Student Government Association (SGA) addressed various ways to make students on the Hill safer at its Nov. 20 meeting.
GREEN
Students join Tar Sands protest
Eager to advocate for the welfare of our environment, six students from the College traveled to Washington, D.C. on Sunday, Nov. 6, to join Tar Sands Action in protesting the Keystone XL pipeline.
AP Credit Policy: Seniors graduating early face challenges
While the College used to allow Advanced Placement (AP) credits to count toward a student’s credits for graduation, this is no longer the case due to changes in policy in recent years.
AROUND CAMPUS
Heck ’74 runs for mayor
Karen Heck ’74 is one of three candidates hoping to win the Waterville mayoral election on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Endowment rebounds by 22 percent
Finally rebounding from the financial downturn of previous years, the College saw a nearly 22 percent investment return in its endowment during the 2011 fiscal year ending June 30.
SGA
SGA letter addresses town-gown relations
Responding to recent transgressions between students and Waterville law enforcement, Student Government Association (SGA) Co-Presidents Justin Rouse ’12 and Laura Maloney ’12 sent a letter to the mayor of Waterville, the chief of police and the city council to address the current condition of “town-gown” relations.
Four-year promise
Hoping to quell parents’ fears and generate increased interest and revenue, several colleges and universities throughout the nation recently instated a new policy referred to as “four-year degree guarantees.”
Library hosts orientation events
Eagerly welcoming the arrival of autumn and a new school year, Miller Library is organizing a number of events to familiarize students with the library’s resources as part of Library Orientation Week, which takes place from Sept. 18-24.
STUDENT PROFILE
Student’s football camp thrives
Driven by a love of football and a desire to make the sport accessible to all, Ian Leitch ’14 founded the Leitch Football Camp in Green Oak Township, Mich. in 2007.
Competition encourages sustainability
Students on the Hill dined in darkness on April 22 during the kickoff of “Do It In the Dark” Week, a series of events and challenges promoting environmental awareness and activism on campus aimed at encouraging students to become more conscious of their ecological footprint.
STUDENT PROFILE
Senior examines coral reefs
Last month, biology major Daniel Hoshino ’11 received the Distinguished Researcher Award from the School for Field Studies (SFS) for his research in the Turks and Caicos Islands during the 2010 spring semester.
LGBT
Activist Acosta recognized
Recognized for her activism on behalf of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) community, sociology major Jessica Acosta ’11 received a national social action award at the Sociologists for Women in Society (SWS) luncheon on February 4.