Blair calls on Colby grads to seek justice

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair told graduates to pursue noble causes, to continue to learn with humility, and not to fear failure, among other lessons. He addressed the 465 members of the Class of 2012 on a sunny day on the lawn of Miller Library. A few protesters from the community shouted from the back of the audience before being asked to leave campus, and one was arrested after refusing to leave peacefully. 
Source: Portland Press Herald, 05/21/2012

 

 

Maine Sports Hall of Fame Welcomes Matt Hancock '90

Matt Hancock ’90 will be inducted into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame on Sunday, May 20, for his outstanding Colby Basketball career. Hancock’s former coach Dick Whitmore will act as master of ceremonies.

Source: Morning Sentinel, 05/17/2012

 

 

Career Center Aids Graduates

Matt Rappaport '12 is one of many graduating seniors with a job lined up—despite the tough economy. Hear from him, and Career Center Director Roger Woolsey, in this recent WABI-TV 5 piece.
Source: WABI-TV 5, 05/17/2012

 

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Blair Among Politicians to Speak at Commencements in May

Class of 2012 commencement speaker Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is called one of the most notable politicians to speak at college graduations this spring.
Source: thehill.com, 05/16/2012

 

 

SPARK Movement, Started by Colby Professor, Inspires Activism

Professor Lyn Mikel Brown (education) cofounded the young feminists’ group SPARK, which is now leading a petition to Seventeen magazine requesting that they include unedited photo spreads. The petition has gathered more than 72,000 signatures.
Source: The New York Times, 05/16/2012

 

 

Corrado on Fundraising Momentum

Many of Obama’s major fundraisers in 2008 have yet to repeat their efforts in the 2012 campaign. Anthony Corrado (government) says Obama needs more financial momentum to get donations started. “You’ve really got to get that lead group to write checks if you want to generate the momentum for successful fundraising,” said Corrado.
Source: Bloomberg Businessweek, 04/27/2012

 

 

Alex Katz Prints at the MFA

Painter Alex Katz, who has a long relationship with the Colby museum, is featured in a major exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Colby is home to the world's largest collection of works by Alex Katz, and the artist continues to donate his work to Colby.
Source: WGBH (Boston), 04/26/2012

 

 

Colby’s Museum Director Celebrates Katz in Boston

Sharon Corwin, director and chief curator of the Colby College Museum of Art, was among the special guests at the opening party for “Alex Katz Prints” at the Museum of Fine Arts in New York City.
Source: New York Times, 04/24/2012

 

 

Corrado on Wall Street's Support of Romney

Anthony Corrado (government) says that Romney has the support of most Wall Street donors in the 2012 election, but Obama does have the potential to win the support of some in the financial industry.
Source: Marketplace, 04/24/2012