First Days of Fall at Connecticut College See More  >> "Question authority!" - including your professors - students are told at Convocation At this year's ceremony, the Class of 2011 are welcomed and three faculty members are honored.  LaShawn Jefferson �88: human rights is �a way to live your life� Jefferson, a keynote speaker during Fall Weekend on Sept. 28-30, will talk about her 14 years traveling the globe with Human Rights Watch.  Four Alumni to enter Athletic Hall of Fame Standout tennis, soccer and basketball athletes - along with a runner who qualified for the 2004 Olympic trials - will be inducted during Fall Weekend.  Tavis Smiley � broadcaster, activist, philanthropist and writer � will be 2008 Commencement speaker Smiley, known for his engaging interviews across the entertainment and political spectrum, will be on campus May 18.  Finding purpose: path began here for Charles Sammons�94 The injustice of the first war in Iraq led Charles Sammons '94, ordained earlier this month, to start asking questions about individual responsibility.  Carla Canepa �08 completes American Cancer Society research fellowship The senior describes the experience as the "coolest thing" she has ever done.  Media bytes Joshua Green ´94 contemplates the demise of Karl Rove in The New York Times, Glenn Dreyer starts from scratch with poison ivy (OK, that´s an exaggeration), and Christy Burke ´93 has advice - and help - for entrepreneurs.  Announcements Check out the 2006-07 Annual Report of Giving and the latest alumni employment newsletters; the College Community gathers Oct. 5 to remember Poet William Meredith.   September 2007 Panelists work in software & technology Five alumni entrepreneurs, including Tim Armstrong ´93, president of advertising and commerce at Google Inc., will tell their stories during a panel discussion Oct. 19.  >> Fall Weekend is Sept. 28-30 Harvestfest, a Camel Kick-Off and a flamenco performance are just some of the activities scheduled for the College's traditional "homecoming" weekend.  >> Alumni Calendar  >> Class Notes  >> Find Alumni  >> My profile  >> Alumni Calendar  >> More CC News  >> Bookshop  >> Campus Calendar  >> CC athletics  >> Alumni Newsletter Archive  >> GIVING TO THE COLLEGE  >> CamelTracks is produced monthly by the Office of College Relations. Contact Barb Nagy, editor, with comments or suggestions. © 2007 Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Ave., New London, CT 06320 www.conncoll.edu