From the Hill

 

Winter 2013

Back On His Feet

Back On His Feet

by Gerry Boyle ’78

Prosthetic device allows injured Marine Corps Capt. Erik Quist to walk, run, sprint—and maybe lead another day

 

The Birth of His Nation

The Birth of His Nation

by Stephen Collins '74

Former refugee Charles Data returns home to take part in the rise of South Sudan

 

Silver Tsunami

Silver Tsunami

by Stephen B. Collins '74

Colby research project examines challenges facing China’s aging population

 

To the Colby Community, a Marine Says Thank You

To the Colby Community, a Marine Says Thank You

by Capt. Erik Quist '99, U.S.M.C.

 

Discovering Miss Runnals

Discovering Miss Runnals

by Jacob McCarthy

Samantha Eddy ’13 learns that a special Colby woman paved the way.

 

 

SPORTS

Three Sports? For Standout Athlete Kate Pistel Play is Nonstop

Three Sports? For Standout Athlete Kate Pistel Play is Nonstop

Kate Pistel ’13 played three sports in high school, so playing varsity soccer, squash, and lacrosse throughout her time at Colby is no big deal to her. But not everyone sees it that way.


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Fall 2012

Business-Ready

Business-Ready

by Jacob McCarthy

Entrepreneurial Alliance has students flocking to the drawing board

 

Q&A: Zandile Nhlengetwa

Q&A: Zandile Nhlengetwa

by Gerry Boyle '78

Personal loss leads to role as leading advocate of nonviolence in South Africa

 

A Hand Up

A Hand Up

by Mike Eckel '93

Alumni consultants organize to give small businesses a boost

 

Remembering Hugh Gourley

Remembering Hugh Gourley

by Gabriella De Ferrari, L.H.D. '08, and Bree Jeppson '93

 

Child's Play

Child's Play

by Gerry Boyle '78

Shelley Wollert wants kids to clamor for Elska, a musical, magical friend

 

Joining the Club

Joining the Club

by Greg Reid

Ex-refugees, Somali boys have big impact on elite soccer team

 

A Soul’s Hunger for Community

A Soul’s Hunger for Community

by Laura Meader

Monty Hobson reaches out to help others and help himself

 

 
 
 

Summer 2012

Managing @StateDept

Managing @StateDept

by Mike Eckel '93

Victoria Esser '94 has her finger on U.S. government's digital diplomacy

 

Q&A: Jean-Jacques Ndayisenga '13

Q&A: Jean-Jacques Ndayisenga '13

by Gerry Boyle '78

Jean-Jacques Ndayisenga ’13 on economics, giving back, and why there's more to Rwanda than the movie

 

The Power of Privilege

The Power of Privilege

by Stephen Collins '74

Students become collaborators in Professor Adam Howard's study of affluence and education

 

A Final Note

A Final Note

by Gerry Boyle '78

Bernhard Professor Paul Machlin conducts farewell concert, ending a 38-year run

 

"A Great Legacy as a Legendary Prof"

Tribute gives Wadsworth Professor of Economics James Meehan a reason to learn how to use Facebook