Connecticut College Alumni Newsletter - April 2009
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Charles Chu: an artist inspired by many (unpredictable) moments
View photos and remarks from last Saturday's memorial; join an alumna's Chu Facebook group. 
Letterman called Professor Pessin a genius
Philosopher moonlighted on the Late Show as a grad student. 
Lights out on campus for Earth Hour 2009
Global event raises awareness about climate change. 
Agnes Gund '60: lessons from MoMA
Museums have to innovate to stay alive and well, Gund says. 
Jim Berrien '74 is president of 'the new green CNN'
Berrien, incoming chair of the Trustees, moves to Mother Nature Network. 
Fulbright winner is sculpting in Hungary
Meredith Morten '72: prehistoric artifacts prove that the urge to create is timeless. 
Elizabeth Enders '62 comes home to the Lyman Allyn
Five decades of her ´lyrical and meditative´ work is on exhibit through August. 
Alumni Board nominates five new directors
Nominees include a state superior court judge, the co-founder of the College's annual New York holiday party and a Renaissance English enthusiast. 
President Higdon dishes out dessert -- and career advice
Travel, volunteer, listen and be willing to take risks. 
2009 Goldwater Scholar: faculty develop students into scientists
Two students earn national recognition. 
Media Bytes
  • Connecticut College's field hockey team ties with M.I.T. for fourth smartest in the nation.
  • Andrea Bianchi '87 performs in Being Audrey, an off-Broadway musical that celebrates the life of Audrey Hepburn.
  • Jack Tinker, director of recruiting in the Career Enhancing Life Skills office, featured in the Wall Street Journal. 
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  • Alumni travel update
  • Unity House turns 35 - help tell its story
  • Members of the Class of 2008, don't miss your One-Year Out Reunion May 16 
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    		 The impact of the economy
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    		 CCASA reconnects
    Asian/Asian American students and alumni meet on campus. View photos.  >>
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