Talk show host visits campus

Susan Conroy, author and talk show host of the “Speaking of Saints” series on the Eternal World Television Network, spoke at the College to students and members of the Waterville community on Thursday, April 19.

ACS holds dumpling eating contest

There was a new and very popular contest on Saturday, April 21, in Dana Dining Hall. Six four-person teams competed in a dumpling-eating contest organized by the Asian Cultural Society (ACS), all seeking to win bragging rights as the fastest dumpling-eaters.

Relay for Life on campus this Friday

On Friday April 27, 2012 at 7 p.m., a fundraiser for cancer through Relay For Life will take place at the College.

Qin wins Watson

Yiyuan Qin ’12 will be graduating from Colby this spring, and will spend next year traveling around the world, as a result of winning a prestigious Watson Fellowship.

Students demand change in an impromptu meeting

Students met and compiled questions for the administration at an impromptu meeting this past Sunday, April 22. This came about as a result of a series of posts on the Community Digest for Civil Discourse, calling for change in several administrative arenas.

Chen ’13J receives Davis grant

The 2012 recipient of the Davis Projects for Peace Grant of $10,000 is Jenny Chen ’13J, a global studies and English with a creative writing concentration double major.

RentPrefs wins business competition

The College’s Entrepreneurial Alliance held its second annual spring business competition on Thursday, April 12, awarding a prize of $15,000 to Matthew Boyes-Watson ’12 for his RentPrefs business.

Faculty plan time capsule

Next year, 2013, marks the College’s 200th birthday, and Professor of English Jennifer Boylan is heading efforts to create a time capsule.

Events expose social class issues

During the week of April 23, Associate Professor of Education Adam Howard and the students of ED322, Social Class and Schooling, will present Social Class Awareness Week.

Networking business

Visiting professor invites international speakers to class.

Addressing Penobscot resistance

On Thursday, April 12, Pauleena MacDougall, director of the Maine Folk Center and a professor at the University of Maine, came to campus to give a talk about her book, Revisiting the Penobscot Dance of Resistance: Tradition in the History of a People.

Speaker describes bipolar disorder

Johns Hopkins Medical School Professor of Psychiatry Kay Redfield Jamison visited the College on Thursday, April 12, to discuss her firsthand experience with bipolar disorder.

Seventh-graders come to campus

On Friday, April 13, hordes of Waterville Junior High School seventh-graders overtook Runnals Hill.

Pride Week 2012: OUT is the new in; Return of the Queen

The best week of the year is upon us: Pride Week. With a packed schedule of events, this year is bound to please.

Speaker describes Vichy France

On Thursday, April 5, Mellon Professor Emeritus of Social Science at Columbia University Robert Paxton delivered the annual Berger Family Holocaust Lecture.

Fire in East Quad leaves all unharmed

An isolated fire in a first-year triple room in East Quad on Thursday, April 5, reminded the College community that students should consider fire safety a serious issue.

College students find homes away from home

When international students arrive on the Hill thousands of miles away from their families, the College provides them with local host families to help ease the transition.

Climatologist recounts adventures

On Tuesday, March 27, Director of the Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine Dr. Paul Mayewski discussed the topic of climate change in an event sponsored by the College’s Environmental Studies Department.

College hosts EMS conference

On Saturday, March 31, Colby Emergency Response (CER) hosted the first annual Greater Maine Collegiate Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Conference.

Students attend LeaderShape

As members of the College community dispersed to different parts of the world for spring break, a group of 46 students remained close to the Hill and stayed an hour away at Point Lookout in Lincolnville, Maine to participate in a week-long leadership training program called LeaderShape.

Evelyn Nakano Glenn speaks on student immigration rights

Professor of Ethnic Studies and Gender and Women's Studies at the University of California, Berkeley Eveyln Nakano Glenn spoke at the College last Monday on immigrant student's citizenship rights.

Professors hold roundtable discussion about types of terrorism

On Thursday, March 8, professors from various departments explained multiple types of terrorism in a roundtable setting.

Foss revamps menus but keeps meat in the mix

Dining Services Manager Terry Landry responds to rumors that Foss Dining Hall is becoming completely vegetarian.

Athletic classes draw students

For students that want to stay fit—whether they are athletes or not—the athletic classes the College offers provide a wide range of variety to help students achieve their goals.

Staff reflects on Johnson Pond memories

Johnson Pond is one of the most scenic places on campus, and the stories that staff members have of the pond from over the years are worth a read.

Cameras proposed for apartments

Bhabha promotes the humanities

According to Bhabha, the humanities give a perspective of the past through the words and ideas of the ancestors that allows us to “learn to fulfill our goals of equality, freedom and well-being,”—common goals of the people of any democratic society.

New printing plan in effect

While the new print release stations may be economical and environmentally friendly, the process is certainly causing frustration for many on the Hill

Conrad talks medicine

Brandeis College’s Harry Coplan Professor of Social Sciences Peter Conrad discussed the medicalization and de-medicalization of various conditions and their implications for society during a talk on Feb. 21. This was a part of the Health, Technology and Society Tuesday Leture Series.

Andrea Bruce shares photography

Photojournalist Andrea Bruce came to the Hill to share her experience covering wars and conflict in the Middle East in a talk promoted by the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement on Feb. 21.

International Mother Language Day celebrated at the College

The International Club at Colby discusses the importance of International Mother Language Day and what meaning it has here on the Hill.

Students find success in blogosphere

As blogging increases in popularity around the world, students at the College past and present have launched successful blogs of their own. Charlotte Wilder '11, Megumi Sasada '12J and Spencer Phillips '12 discuss their blogs centered around fashion, food and photography, respectively.

Class on non-profits evolves

In the “Learning by Giving” class taught by Charles A. Dana Professor of Sociology Thomas Morrione ’65, students must write then assess grants for local philanthropic organizations. The organization which provides the grants is now independent and growing.

Tom Whidden ’70 talks of success

As a psychology major at the College, Tom Whidden ’70 was unaware that he was on his way to becoming president and co-owner of North Sails, a company that grosses $320 million every year.

Colby on the Road introduced

Over JanPlan break, a group of 18 students spent a day with alumni in the education and nonprofit fields in Portland and Boston as part of the Career Center’s new initiative, Colby on the Road.

Winter brings cheer, respite

Now that winter has finally struck the Hill, students seem to be divided into pro- and anti-cold weather. To enjoy the Maine in the snow, student favorite range from skiing and ice skating to cuddling up inside with a cozy blanket and a Netflix account.

Paintings stolen from Miller Library

Eight pieces of artwork that hung in Miller went missing over the weekend of Dec. 3-4.

Advanced EMT JanPlan course cancelled

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) course was scheduled to prepare students for their certification and licensure at the EMT-Intermediate level during JanPlan, an opportunity previously unavailable to students at the College.

CVC reaches Nov. fundraising goal

Under the leadership of Director Dana Roberts ’12, the Colby Volunteer Center (CVC) has reached its goal of raising $10,000 in the month of November to donate to the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter’s capital campaign for $1.75 million, which will build a new shelter with two-year’s worth of programming.

Amnesty Intl. promotes DREAM Act

The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act was introduced in the United States Senate in Aug. 2001 and reintroduced in May this year.

Student exhibit explores stereotypes

The Diamond Building atrium was packed for the premiere of Trading Places, a photography exhibit exploring gender stereotypes that was on display from Nov. 14-16.

The holidays hit the hill

Students find create ways to celebrate the holiday season as the semester winds down.

Campus enjoys Spontaneous Fun Day

The College had its first Spontaneous Fun Day on Nov. 18, during which the Student Government Association (SGA) hosted a range of activities in Pulver Pavilion from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Body Talk Week

The Take Back the Body Campaign is currently presenting Body Talk Week.

Seven Wall Sculpture Vandalized

The phrases “Why” and “Is this art?” were spray-painted on the College Museum of Art’s Sol LeWitt sculpture, “Seven Walls” on Monday, Nov. 7.

Dottie greets all diners, brings joy to the students on campus

Dottie is a familiar face to all who have dined in Roberts' Dining Hall, always with a smile and a remembered name. She recalls the journey that brought her to Colby and her time on the Hill.

Rates of residence hall vandalism

While residence hall vandalism remains an issue on the Hill, Bowdoin College has reported a much lower level of damage occurring on its 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.

Hochman leads Mule Mob

Everyone is familiar with the royal blue Mule Mob tank tops by now, but how much do we know about the man behind them? Will Hochman '14 discusses his love of school spirit and how he came to create the new generation of Colby super fans.

The Jack O'Lantern's history embodies the Halloween spirit

As Halloween approaches, indulge in the history of the Jack O'Lantern to learn why the tradition still remains around today.

EnviroCo to take on iBike program

In recent years, those without bikes on campus were able to take advantage of iBike, a student-initiated program that began in the fall of 2008.

College searches for chaplain

The College is in the process of conducting a search to hire a full-time campus chaplain who will serve as the dean for student spiritual and religious life.

Spa reworks menu, continues to attract students and staff

For years the Joseph Family Spa in Cotter Union has been one of the most popular places on campus, and while students have had to adjust to the new menu they are taking it as a positive change.

To Do: September 30, 2011

1. Eat a Messy Pig sandwich from Pete's Southern Barbecue.

State of the Arts: Matthieu Nadeau

Meet Matthieu Nadeau '12, our talented writer for this week's State of the Arts.

PPD addresses stinging insects

Toward the end of this summer, students received several official notices concerning the presence of stinging insects in various locations on campus.

The Civil Digest: Use it, but use it well

It has become a trend for the Echo to discuss the Community Digest of Civil Discourse through a fall editorial.

Further thoughts on gender issues

I have already begun to immerse myself in queer and feminist theory with the intent of understanding the ways in which it asserts itself at Colby.

Those first-year blues

Homesickness: an inevitable epidemic that strikes first-year students.

Miller Library: the history of the heart of the campus

While Miller Library functions as the central focus of the College, many students on campus know nothing of its history. Follow the library's prominent growth from the donation of funds by Dr. Merton Leland Miller to the addition of 1983, as well as the library's function today.

Poets in Pulver

I may be a bit biased, but I think I’m in love with Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye, the two unrelated self-professed plutonic soul mates who just so happen to be absolutely amazing poets.

New museum addition

The unveiling of the Alfond-Lunder Family Pavilion is slated to be the final event in the celebration of the College’s bicentennial in summer 2013.

Fight dorm blues: top decor tips for all room varieties

The beginning of the school year comes with many challenges, most importantly how to best maximize your space and create the best dorm room on campus.

The work that lies ahead

Where are you in college? What do you study? What do you want to do with your future?

Is perception reality at Colby?

Welcome back to Colby College. For those of you who are new here or were gone in the spring, let me get you up to speed.

Remembering 9/11 on the Hill

Students gathered for a candlelight service at the flagpole on the academic quad at 9:11 pm for readings, a capella performances and personal reflections ten years after the 9/11 attacks.

Great Hall Night

Foss Dining Hall's 2nd annual Great Hall Night. (Owls not included).

Hardy Girls Halloween 5K

Hardy Girls Healthy Women Halloween 5k Fun Run/Walk.

5K

Members of the College community and residents of the greater Waterville area came together to “bring scary back to Halloween” by participating in the Second Annual Freaky 5K Fun Run and Walk, which took place on the Hill on the morning of Saturday, October 30. The event, which started and finished at the Diamond building, was co-hosted by the non-profit organization Hardy Girls Healthy Women (HGHW) and the Colby Volunteer Center (CVC).

What's the Deal with Parking?

Have you ever walked toward your car, seen that little white piece of paper flapping wildly between your windshield and wiper, dropped to your knees, and with hands raised palms up towards the sky, screamed "why, god, why?!!"?

Room Draw

The Colby Echo takes a look into the drama of room draw.

Mr. Colby

Mr. Colby, Colby's annual contest of manliness.

Contra Dance

The first of many Colby Outing Club sponsored Contra Dances this semester.

Winter Carnival

Winter Carnival 2010 at Colby College.

Vote Louder

Colby gets out the vote, sending cars full of student to the polls. A key issue for many students was question 1, which determined whether gay marriage would remain legal in Maine.

Election Day 2009: The Debate on Question 1

Waterville residents and Colby students head to the polls on Tuesday, November 3 with the citizen's referendum against gay marriage as the main issue on the ballot. On campus, students organized to rally against repealing the law passed in May that allows same-sex marriage in Maine as part of the No on 1 campaign, and Governor Baldacci even stopped by to support the effort.

Diwali Festival of Lights

The Colby Echo covers the Diwali Festival of Lights.

A discussion with poet Gerald Stern

Poet Gerald Stern sits down with students and professors to discuss his first poem, what makes you a poet, and the horrors of "being poetic," among other things.

Hill 'n the Ville 2009

Digital Media Editor Nick Cunkelman looks at the annual Hill 'n the Ville festival, held in Waterville, ME.