Archives: November 2005

November 28, 2005

Coben '84 on the Boss and politics

Novelist Harlan Coben ‘84, whom we’ve mentioned here before, is the author of a recent opinion piece in the New York Times titled “Rock and a Hard Place,” about a recent failed Senate resolution to honor Bruce Springsteen on the...

Brian Meacham '97 at 07:48 PM

November 27, 2005

Sunday news round-up

We’ve gathered together a number of stories about Amherst alumni, professors, and others in the news of the past few weeks: The Chicago Sun-Times spends Sunday lunch with Scott Turow ‘70, to discuss his life and his latest book. Harvard...

Brian Meacham '97 at 12:32 PM

November 22, 2005

Paul Ward '33, former Sarah Lawrence president

This week saw the passing of Paul L. Ward ‘33, former president of Sarah Lawrence College. Ward, who was 94, was the fifth president of Sarah Lawrence, taking the helm in 1960. After five years as president, Ward left to...

Brian Meacham '97 at 03:07 PM

Rieckhoff '98 on NPR

Paul Rieckhoff ‘98, executive director of Operation Truth and the subject of a number of previous posts here, was interviewed by NPR’s Debbie Elliott on the November 19 edition of All Things Considered. Readers can listen to the report, though...

Brian Meacham '97 at 02:13 PM

November 18, 2005

Conley '94 and Lobel settle 'Fuzzy' suit

The lawsuit brought by Bob Lobel against Darby Conley ‘94, reported here a few months ago, has been settled, according to a statement described in the Boston Herald. “The parties have settled the matter to their mutual satisfaction,” the litigants...

Brian Meacham '97 at 07:25 PM

November 17, 2005

"Looney" Frane '94 boosts successful game company

Sometimes you’d think that Amherst alumni really are all, as a recent class speaker quipped, “CEOs and the federal prosecutors who indict them.” And then, there’s Alison Frane ‘94, who has found a fun way to apply her art major....

Parker Morse '96 at 10:36 PM

November 16, 2005

Turow '70 on Saul Bellow

Novelist and lawyer Scott Turow ‘70 has written an article in the December issue of The Atlantic Monthly titled Missing Bellow, about his relationship with the late Saul Bellow. Bellow had a tremendous impact on the young Turow. He writes...

Brian Meacham '97 at 09:33 PM

November 13, 2005

Habitat for Humanity receives College land

The press release has been posted for over a month, so it’s about time the media (including us) got around to mentioning the College’s donation of land to Habitat for Humanity for the construction of four “affordable housing” units. The...

Parker Morse '96 at 05:51 PM

November 09, 2005

Quarterbacks Kehoe '07 and Kehoe '70

The Springfield Republican features an article today on Nick Kehoe ‘07, quarterback for the Lord Jeffs, as they look toward Saturday’s showdown against WIlliams. Kehoe, who is also a starting pitcher for the Amherst baseball team, is the son of...