Connecticut College Alumni Newsletter - February 2009
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The College Remembers Charles Chu Saturday, April 18
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News Stories section
Connecticut College professor -- sort of -- wins an Oscar nomination
Actor Richard Jenkins is a contender for his role in The Visitor. 
Alumni, parents and friends gather in D.C., Philadelphia
See photos from the events. 
Have you joined your class' Facebook group?
Reconnect with friends -- Reunion 2009 is just three months away. 
Jake Hays '06: Wrangling dogs, keeping bees and finding adventure
His experiences in Alaska and Hawaii set Hays on a new course. 
Eduardo Castell '87 will manage campaign for NYC mayoral candidate
William C. Thompson Jr. will take on Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. 
'There are a lot of paths to get where you want to go'
Alumni offer job-search advice at annual Seminar on Success to seniors entering a tough economic climate. 
The challenge of change
Obama has to talk in a way that doesn't alienate or divide people, speakers said at a recent campus forum. 
Students head to D.C. for green 'Power Shift' conference
134 register for a rally on Capitol Hill. 
What's it like to live in a dorm these days?
Eight students answer this and other questions in videos for newly admitted freshmen. 
Announcements
  • Connecticut College is on the road in Naples, Sarasota and New York City.
  • Travel to Greece with fellow alumni.
  • Important new information if you make your gift through stocks or mutual fund shares. 
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    		Media Bytes
  • Professor Scott Bates talks about his recent trip to Iraq.
  • Beatrice Biira '08 supports Heifer International in Florida.
  • Professor Peter Siver studies climate changes using diatoms. 
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     February 2009
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