Volume 16, Number 1, January 2010
JT at Williams
Last June, before he received a Williams honorary degree, James Taylor sat down in front of a packed Chapin Hall with Michael MacDonald, Frederick L. Schuman Professor of International Relations. Their chat, interrupted by impromptu performances of "Hey Mister, That's Me Up On The Jukebox" and "Company Man," can be viewed here.
More on Mr. Taylor's honorary degree can be found here.
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Steven Cheng '10 Cooks!
Prof. McGuire's Video Games
Research presented in a paper co-authored by Morgan McGuire, assistant professor of computer science, introduces a new algorithm to improve computer graphics for video games. Read on.
NSF Supports Prof. Karabinos' Interactive Geosciences Initiative
The National Science Foundation awarded a grant of $144,244 to Paul Karabinos, professor and chair of the Geosciences Department, to fund a project called "Visualizing Strain in Rocks with Interactive Computer Programs." Read on.
Purple (Pub) MemoriesFor their final project in History 301B: "Documentary Practices," juniors Fiona Moriarty, Kate Rooney and Emily Spine created this web-based oral history project.
Constantine vs. Goliath
Listen to Lloyd Constantine '69 on his Williams education, law career, and the credit card cartel he broke up here.
Dorm Décor
Dorm rooms present a blank canvas on which each student paints a unique environment. Check out 14 masterpieces (your student's perhaps among them!) here.
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No. 11 Ephs Upset No. 9 Amherst, 72-69No. 11 Williams men’s basketball edged out no. 9 Amherst, 72-69, for the first time in six tries on Williams’ home floor. The victory gives the Ephs a 113-87 advantage in the all time series, and makes Williams head coach Mike Maker’s career record vs. the Lord Jeff’s 2-2. Read on.
Swimming Downs Amherst: Men 125-118, Women 207-91
More on men's here, women's here.
Wrestlers Finish Ahead at Midlands
Ephs finished ahead of Northwestern at Northwestern's prestigious Midlands Tournament. Ryan Malo '11 pinned 4 Div. I opponents to win the award for most pins at a legitimate Div. I event. Read on.
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