Archives: July 2005

July 29, 2005

Appreciate where you are now

I also reaffirmed my plans for teaching at University, since I taught over 100 18-year-old students, and learned the rudiments of lesson planning, grading etc. And though I could have done without the temp work, the humiliation of it is what made me withstand the even more excruciating process of applying for grad school—even when professors started to refuse to recommend me…. Lastly, remember the take home advice from the book Quarter-Life Crisis: If you’ve finished school, are living at home and feel caught in the catch-22 of wanting a challenging job but don’t have the experience for it, don’t know if you’re in the right job, are envious of friends who seem to be better off than you: remember that everyone feels like this at some point, even the financially secure ones in “stable” jobs.

Parker Morse '96 at 09:31 AM

Fitzgerald '82 by NPR

Last week we noted a Baltimore Sun article about Justice Department prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald ‘82, who is leading the investigation into the leaking of an undercover CIA agent’s name to the press.

Parker Morse '96 at 08:39 AM

July 28, 2005

"Traffic Calming" on 116 in progress

Following the success of the “traffic calming” raised sidewalks on Route 9, the College is paying for new work on Route 116 from the Route 9 intersection down to the Norwottuck Rail Trail. Due to concerns from the fire department,...

Parker Morse '96 at 08:17 PM

July 27, 2005

Students active in Haiti, Cuba

The Wichita Times Record (free registration required, or visit bugmenot.com) has been running a series of articles this week from “Amherst College Junior” (we think that means class of ‘07) Andrea Samuelson, who has travelled to Haiti as a volunteer aid worker in Haiti four times since she was 17…. “They’re all so sweet.” The 20-year-old, a junior at Amherst College in Amherst, Mass., visited the paper early last week, asking if her written account could appear somewhere in the paper.

Parker Morse '96 at 08:24 AM

July 25, 2005

Amherst feeds

With weblogs and web feeds in the news so much lately, I’ve developed an itch for more web feeds…. Here’s a few Amherst College feeds I’d like to see: The Public Affairs feed.

Parker Morse '96 at 02:29 PM

Monday roundup: Obituaries, newspapers, and post offices

The July 23rd New York Times carried an [obituary for Rev…. Calvert, a founder of [Hope Community, Inc.][2], [1]: http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/23/nyregion/23calvert.html “NYT: Rev.

Parker Morse '96 at 08:28 AM

July 24, 2005

College gives to town schools

An article in Saturday’s Daily Hampshire Gazette reports (paid registration required) a $70,000 gift from Amherst College to the town of Amherst elementary schools “to buy new computers and repair old ones.” The one-time donation came as a result of negotiations between Town Manager Barry Del Castilho and college officials. … “The gift is made in recognition that the college benefits from good schools in the town, and fits with our mission of education,” said Peter Shea, treasurer of Amherst College.

Parker Morse '96 at 08:51 PM

July 18, 2005

Fitzgerald '82 investigates leak

While Washington DC bubbles about the ongoing investigation surrounding the leak of a CIA agent’s name, the Baltimore Sun printed an [extensive profile][1] of the “tough and relentless” prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald ‘82, who is leading the investigation.

Parker Morse '96 at 10:27 AM

Fitzsimmons '02 maps the T

Last month’s release of the [Google Maps API][1] (and the competing [Yahoo Maps API][2]) caused a great deal of buzz in the web community, since Google’s “exposing” of its map data in an Application Program Interface allowed web developers around the world to associate their location-related data with Google’s user-friendly mapping application. Applications included the [housing maps][3] using [Craig’s List][4] apartment listings and a [route mapper][5] which allows for use of satellite photos.

Parker Morse '96 at 08:29 AM | Comments (1)

July 16, 2005

Endowment near milestone

The College’s financial affairs were in Friday’s Daily Hampshire Gazette. A positive story (paid registration required) highlighted Amherst and Smith Colleges as leading the Five Colleges in endowment size, with both nearing the $1 billion mark. Smith officials say their...

Parker Morse '96 at 11:06 AM

July 15, 2005

College police sergeant considered for Shutesbury post

While the circumstances which created the volatile job market for policemen in the Valley are beyond the scope of this weblog, the effects could potentially reach the College as Sgt. Thomas E. Harding of the College Police is one of two finalists for the position of Shutesbury police chief.

Parker Morse '96 at 09:49 AM

July 12, 2005

Albert assumes throne, acknowledges child

And now for some actual news (thanks for the nice note, Parker), Albert Grimaldi ‘81, better known as Prince Albert of Monaco, has acceded to the throne as His Serene Highness, leader of Monaco. Prince Albert assumed royal powers in...

Brian Meacham '97 at 06:01 PM

July 11, 2005

Meacham '97 married

Posting has been more infrequent than usual lately because Brian just got married.

Parker Morse '96 at 11:49 AM

July 03, 2005

Keiser '67 on greeting cards and golf courses

The Tuscaloosa Times features an A.P. article on Mike Keiser ‘67, who founded Recycled Paper Greetings in 1971 with his roommate, Phil Friedmann ‘67. Keiser is now designing award-winning golf courses in Oregon. Keiser describes his latest, Bandon Trails, as...