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Cool student research in Ethiopia


Into the Forests of Gondar | Colby magazine
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Colby researchers plumb the secrets of Ethiopia's ancient "church forests"

June 14, 2013 at 7:04 PM


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"#colbycollege #spring #maine #beautiful" | Instagram photo by sierramari93 | http://bit.ly/1417m6S
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June 14, 2013 at 7:02 PM

In insideColby's most recent installment of Off the Hill, Lily Holland explores Waterville's Common Street Arts, a place for students to both create and appreciate art. http://www.insidecolby.com/article.php?articleid=532


insideColby - Off the Hill: Common Street Arts
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Feeling artsy? The Colby museum isn’t the only place to embrace one’s inner artist. Common Street Arts in downtown Waterville is half gallery and half studio—a bright and open area to both create and appreciate art.

June 11, 2013 at 11:10 PM

"Colby sticker spotted in Seattle!!!!!!! " | Instagram photo by icabe16 http://bit.ly/17awtZR

June 5, 2013 at 9:56 PM

There are no words to describe the beauty of spring on The Hill.


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"Sooo I lasted 7 days away from Waterville! Can't make me graduate! My school is prettier than yours! #spoiled #beautiful #colbycollege" | Instagram photo by kaconroy902 | http://bit.ly/16BN5dH
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June 5, 2013 at 9:52 PM

What's on Ben Smith's bucket list? http://www.insidecolby.com/article.php?articleid=511

May 31, 2013 at 10:20 PM

What the heck is ethnomusicology? http://www.insidecolby.com/article.php?articleid=530


insideColby - Q&A: Professor Natasha Zelensky on Ethnomusicology
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Natasha Zelensky teaches courses titled From Rockabilly Kings to Lady Gaga: A History of Rock and Roll; Introduction to World Music; and Music as Culture: Introduction to Ethnomusicology. In just her first year teaching at Colby, her classes have become popular with music majors and non-majors alike...

May 29, 2013 at 10:00 PM

Congrats to all of our Class of 2013 graduates!

May 28, 2013 at 7:26 PM

Senior week fun!

May 24, 2013 at 2:33 PM

Colby may not be located in Washington, D.C. but students can still network with former politicians. http://www.insidecolby.com/article.php?articleid=527


insideColby - Former Congressmen Come to Colby
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When it comes to gridlock in Washington, “Partisanship is not the problem. Excessive partisanship is,” U.S. Representative Barney Frank said at Colby April 21. Senator Alan Simpson, referring to members of Congress in a speech April 10 said, “These guys are worshipping the god of reelection. Instead...

May 22, 2013 at 10:09 PM

The last few weeks have been pretty gorgeous here at Colby. Check out our final Student Lens of the semester to see how students have been enjoying the nice weather: http://www.insidecolby.com/photos/viewalbum.php?id=243#slideshowwell

May 20, 2013 at 10:00 PM

"Last 100 days in tbull #wut? #cawledggee #colby2017 " | Instagram photo by mollierich http://bit.ly/189Iqge

May 20, 2013 at 1:26 PM

What event at Colby features glitter, feather boas, and stick-on mustaches? The annual Drag Ball, the capstone of Colby's Pride Week: http://www.insidecolby.com/article.php?articleid=531


insideColby - Absolutely Fabulous: Drag Ball 2013
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Imagine glitter. Everywhere. Combine that with feather boas, stick-on mustaches, cowboy hats, and risqué performances: welcome to Drag Ball. As the capstone of Colby’s Pride Week, celebrating the LGBTQ community, Drag Ball challenges heteronormativity. “It’s about breaking down hierarchies and rever...

May 17, 2013 at 9:58 PM

"The official welcome letter with info on housing, health, classes and email address...it's getting real! #colby2017 #colby17 #colbycollege #excited #newbeginning 󾔚✊󾓝󾍃 " | Instagram photo by kadishkado http://bit.ly/15Rclfx

May 17, 2013 at 12:26 AM

Leadership positions at Colby are not just for upperclassmen. Lisa Kaplan ’13 got involved on campus during her first year when she co-chaired a Haiti earthquake relief effort, now she's involved in several volunteer organizations: http://www.insidecolby.com/article.php?articleid=520


insideColby - Making an Impact from Day One: Lisa Kaplan '13
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It’s hard to believe Lisa Kaplan has time to breathe. Not only did she create her own major (Middle Eastern studies), she’s involved with Colby Cares About Kids, Hardy Girls Healthy Women, and the Goldfarb Center. And there’s more.

May 16, 2013 at 11:00 PM

Just a few days of finals left. Study hard!


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"Final exam time. Last #genetics! :( #colbycollege" | Instagram photo by halophile | http://bit.ly/16filif
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May 16, 2013 at 3:22 PM

Some have been jailed, others live under threat—Colby's Oak Fellows share their stories of fighting for human rights and social justice. http://www.insidecolby.com/article.php?articleid=529


insideColby - Bringing Together Worlds: Human Rights at Colby
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Jestina Mukoko was tortured and held in isolation for fighting political violence in Zimbabwe. Fatima Burnad lives under threat for championing the Dalit “Invisible” people of India. Colby’s Oak fellows, from around the world and across social issues, have been jailed because they work for the right...

May 14, 2013 at 10:04 PM

How will you spend your spring breaks at Colby? Doing trail work and learning about tropical ecology in the U.S. Virgin Islands perhaps? That's what Sonia Vargas ’15 and a group of other Colby students did. Here's the 1 min 23 second rendition: http://www.insidecolby.com/video/viewepisode.php?episode=95

May 10, 2013 at 11:00 PM

Can you name the location of this Colby College Museum of Art sign? Hint: it's not in North America. Post your guess and then read insideColby blogger Morgan Rublee's ’14 most recent post for the answer: http://www.insidecolby.com/blogs/the-home-stretch/

May 9, 2013 at 11:30 PM

Congrats to this excited student! Get excited for September! #colby2017

May 8, 2013 at 1:17 PM

A bike-powered blender? Spring at Colby means Earth Day events, Pride Week, and time on the quad. View more pics in this week's Student Lens: http://www.insidecolby.com/photos/viewalbum.php?id=242#slideshowwell

May 5, 2013 at 10:00 PM

Ever wonder what Woodsmen competitions consist of? Check out this video from the spring Mud Meet: http://www.insidecolby.com/video/viewepisode.php?episode=95

May 3, 2013 at 11:00 PM

Spontaneous Fun Day!!!!


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May 3, 2013 at 8:49 PM

"Four shoes, one mule" is the motto of the Women's Indoor Track and Field team. Did you know they competed at nationals? http://www.insidecolby.com/article.php?articleid=526


insideColby - On Track and All-American
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On March 9, Fran Onyilagha ’14, Emily Tolman ’16, Emily Doyle ’16, and Brittney Bell ’13 competed at the National Women’s Indoor Track and Field Division III Championships in the 4 x 400M relay, and Cat McClure ’16 raced in the 5000M.

May 3, 2013 at 5:10 PM

"The Colby 8 and the Megs perform together during final concert season! #acapella #groundbreaking " | Instagram photo by ichannah15 http://bit.ly/15dbrK0

May 3, 2013 at 2:27 PM

Spring fever is in the air on Mayflower Hill.


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"Just a little bit obsessed with this beautiful place #colbycollege" | Instagram photo by nataliegthompson | http://bit.ly/165fYhg
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May 3, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Fulbright scholar Carter Stevens ’13 talks alternative spring break trips, burning battle ships, and teaching in Germany: http://www.insidecolby.com/article.php?articleid=528

May 2, 2013 at 12:00 AM

"#tbt when I visited #colbycollege. Just enrolled here today, I can't wait to attend. #colby17 #Maine #waterville " | Instagram photo by pk_caballero http://bit.ly/17sWSiZ

April 29, 2013 at 1:56 PM

"From a mountaintop I saw the shimmer of a sari in the sunlight and felt an elephant’s prickly hide. I watched the sun set over the Himalayas and burn the mountains pink." Lily Holland ’15 describes her Jan Plan in India: http://www.insidecolby.com/article.php?articleid=522

April 27, 2013 at 2:00 AM

Colby students spend spring break all over the world. Pics are in from 2013 trips. Check them out here: http://www.insidecolby.com/article.php?articleid=525


insideColby - New York to Nicaragua: Spring Break at Colby
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From New York City to Nicaragua, Colby students travel the world for their spring break each March. In 2013 Alternative Spring Break groups volunteered in New York City, Nicaragua, and the U.S Virgin Islands National Park; the Outing Club sent students packing to Canyonlands in Utah, and athletes sp...

April 26, 2013 at 1:00 AM