From time to time the group gets together for fun activities. Please click on the links below for slideshows of pictures taken at these events.
Group Dinner, Summer '09: Members of the group got together for dinner during the final week of summer research. Tom Sisto '09 made a guest appearance and Das Thamattoor's attempt to eliminate some of the students with his fiery goat curry was an utter failure. They were immune to the spice and heat. The event was a chance for all members of the team to hang out together for one last time before heading home and getting ready for the fall semester.
Outing Club Retreat: With summer research winding down, the group went on a retreat one afternoon to the Colby Outing Club. Tom Sisto '09, caretaker of the Outing Club for the summer and an alum of the group, graciously played host. After grilling an assortment of food for lunch, everyone got to have fun in the water on a perfect day.
Bixler Art Museum Tour: As Colby's Bixler Art Museum is celebrating it's 50th anniversary this year, the group went on a guided tour to see its collections. The tour was given by Greg Williams, father of Margaret Williams, a member of the lab in the summer. There were many spectacular works of art on display and the trip provided a nice diversion from the typical work day routine.
Team Thamattoor Goes Bowling: Recently the group went bowling to the local alley. It was a perfect antidote to a dreary rainy day. This was Tatenda's first foray into bowling and for a while it looked like he might be willingto trade his med school dreams to become a pro bowler. Lane Phillips '10, however, came from behind to demolish the field. Colin Anson '11, with his funky action, threatened to run away with Game 2 but was cut short by the game clock.
Farewell Dinner for Graduating Seniors: On May 17th there was a group dinner to celebrate the graduation of Jon Guerrette, Tatenda Mahlokozera, Tom Sisto. Jon will go back to Dartmouth to finish his engineering degree, Tatenda will join the Harvard Children's Hospital as a Research Assistant, and Tom will teach chemistry at the Fryeburg Academy.
Indians vs Yankees: On April 18, 2009 Tatenda Mahlokozera '09, Das Thamattoor and Professor Dan Cohen (Philosophy) were at the new Yankee Stadium in NY for the second game of the stadium-opening series. Much to the dismay of Tatenda and Professor Cohen, BUT NOT DAS, the Tribe registered a historic 22-4 win which included a record setting 14-run second inning. The Indians and Yanks, however, have gone in opposite directions since.
Holiday Dinner 2008: The annual holiday dinner was held a liitle earlier this year largely prompted by an urge to celebrate Jon and Christie's engagement and the return visit to campus of Danny Herrick '08. The group's carbon atom reactor is now officially named (and we have the label to prove it!) The Daniel B. Herrick Reactor.
Martin Schnermann '02 comes back to visit: After successfully defending his Ph.D. dissertation at the Scripps Research Institute this August, Dr. Martin Schnermann came to visit Maine with his friend Pinky. During this trip he set aside some time to stop by Waterville and catch up with Das Thamattoor. Team Thamattoor gathered for a dinner to celebrate Martin's accomplishments and wish him well in his upcoming post doctoral stint at the University of California, Irvine.
Indians vs Red Sox: In September, John Goods '10, Tatenda Mahlokozera '09, Kristen Hitchcox '09, and Das Thamattoor went to Boston to see the Indians play the Red Sox. This was Tatenda's first ever major league baseball game and it was a good one. Perfect weather, great seats, and a close game that the Red Sox won 5-4. On the way back, they accidentally stumbled upon what is believed to be the finest Indian restaurant in Boston. The goat curry was awesome!
Jon Guerrette's 21st birthday: Last summer "Basic" Jon turned 21. The group got together for a cookout to celebrate the event. Can you guess why he is called "Basic" Jon? (Hint: The other John in the group is identified as "Acidic!" John! Yup! It is Nerdy Nomenclature, or Geek Talk)