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Connecticut College Alumni Newsletter - Parent Newsletter<br>December 2007
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A great start! Seniors launch their annual giving program with Pres. Higdon.
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News Stories section
New $8 million fitness center is a go
Students will be able to use the new athletic facility in fall 2009. 
Judy Smith '73 adds a modern twist to literary history
Smith looks at Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville from a unique perspective - their wives´. 
C.C. Curtiss named director of student wellness
Curtiss, who has served as a part-time health educator in Health Services for the past two years, will begin her new position on Jan. 22. 
David Dorfman '81 receives the Martha Hill Award
Dorfman, the William Meredith Associate Professor of Dance, was recognized for his commitment to dance education and performance. 
College to install card access system in residence halls
The new system will be in place following winter break and will provide students with easy, efficient, and secure access to their dorms. 
Student-athletes recognized for their performance in the classroom
Captains, members of the women's volleyball team that went 20-8 this season, and a pair of All-New England cross-country runners are among 25 to be honored. 
Elizabeth Durante '10 discovers her true passion in South Africa
After comforting a sick child last spring, Durante, a certified EMT, realized she wanted to be a doctor. 
Artful gift alternative can unlock kids' creativity
Art Professor Andrea Wollensak offers alternatives to toy shopping in a recent Hartford Courant column. 
Media Bytes
Deb Eastman publishes a paper in Nature with students and recent alumni; Peter O'Connor '81 discusses the recent housing fallout; Christopher P. Clouet reinvigorates the New London school system; and Benjamin Lodmell '93 runs for Congress in Alabama. 
Announcements
  • David Kim on 'Tavis Smiley' Dec. 20.
  • 'Ivied walls; CC calls.'
  • CELS employment newsletter 
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    December 2007
    Noteworthy Section
    		 500 alumni, parents, and friends
    gather in Boston and New York to celebrate the holidays. View photos  >>
    		 Just say no to cheesy pickup lines.
    Our bloggers from the Class of '07 share advice on social pursuits. Join the conversation.  >>
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