Qaiser Khan continues to work for the World Bank as lead economist and sector leader for human development for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. His efforts help improve education, health, and social protection in these countries, and also in Guinea, where he’s engaged in reintegrating the nation back into international institutions after its first free election in more than 50 years of independence. Qaiser’s son will attend an ancient Scottish university, while his daughter is looking at large urban universities (despite Qaiser’s preference that she select a small rural college). * Susan Woods and Peter Breu say that “life continues well in Manchester, N.H.” Their son is a junior at Middlebury and will be joined next year by their daughter after she completes a year at a ski academy in Norway. Peter makes custom furniture, roller skis, and coaches Nordic skiing at a local high school. Susan is a business consultant. They hope to do some ocean kayaking off Deer Isle this summer. Y Valerie (Jones ’76) and Steve Roy became grandparents for the second time in June. Steve plays golf with Dave Lillich, Peter Skoler, and Herb Magid fairly regularly and stays in touch with Bob Keefe (AKA Nemo). Y Russ Lowe had a great springtime visit with Diane Lockwood Wendorf ’76. Y Nancy Epstein is now full-time associate professor of community health and prevention at the Drexel University School of Public Health. She teaches and works at the intersection of faith and public health with faith-based organizations in Philadelphia. Recently she had the honor of representing Colby and President Bro Adams at the inauguration of Drexel’s new president, John Fry. Y Jane Hoffman looked forward to spending time in June with Mika Hornyak Hale, her Dana roommate. Mika lives in Newton, Mass., and also has a home in the south of France. Y Stuart Georgitis has a new job at Spectro Analytical and thoroughly enjoys time spent with his four grandchildren. Y In June Richard Conant retired after 33 years working for the federal government as environmental division director at the submarine base in Groton, Conn. He plans to spend this summer hiking with his youngest son and his Scout troop in the backcountry of New Mexico, followed by a hike with his eldest son on the 700-mile New England stretch of the Appalachian Trail. This fall Dick will enter a teaching internship for his M.S. in education; he hopes ultimately to teach marine biology (his original academic love). Y David ’78 and Terry Grassey Sciore live in Marlborough, Mass. They were at Colby in May for the graduation of son Tim ’11. Tim majored in chemistry, plans to work for a while, then attend graduate school. Their oldest graduated last year from Providence College; their youngest is a freshman at the University of San Diego (“WAY too far away!” Terry says). Terry notes how much the Colby campus has changed since our time there, but, she says, “Every time I see the library it takes my breath away.” Y Mark Richardson is looking ahead to our 35th reunion, June 1-3, 2012. He’s seeking thoughts/ideas/suggestions for making it a great weekend. Planning started in June and you’re invited to participate by contacting him at mrichardson@richardsonknapp.com. * As for me
Fall 2011