The European Debt Crisis: Views from Economic, Political and Social Perspectives

The plight of the European Union remains in the headlines as the effects of the economic crisis continue to unfold. A panel of Colby professors articulate their thoughts on what the future holds for the EU, including: Associate Professor of Economics Andreas Waldkirch; Robert E. Diamond Professor... Read more »

 

 

Class of 1966 25th reunion video by John '65 and Gretchen Wollam O'Connor '66

A 12-minute video with images from the mid-1960s at Colby. The video contains music and audio clips from the era and was shown to the Class of 1966 at their 25th reunion in 1991.

 

 

A Week in the Life: Matt Lipman '15

Follow Matt Lipman '15 through a week in his life at Colby.

 

 

42nd Annual Service of Carols and Lights

This Colby tradition continues to thrive. A musical prelude begins one half hour before the processional and includes the Colby Handbell Choir and other College instrumental groups. The service includes Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany readings and the singing of carols by the congregation. Student vocalists, instrumentalists, choral, and a cappella groups, as well as dancers, will take part in the services using both traditional and contemporary music from around the world. The singing of... Read more »

 

 

Under the Microscope: Professor Katz

Professor Jeff Katz uses an inventive approach in his Introduction to General Chemistry course.

 

 

Oak Research Organization Presentations

Colby students present the findings of independent research on excluded or marginalized groups that are asserting their human rights: the indigenous peoples of Bolivia, the Berbers of Morocco and France, Uyghurs in northwestern China, the Roma of Europe, travesti in urban Brazil, and the... Read more »

 

 

Colby Volunteer Center Panel: Realities of Youth Homelessness in Maine

Throughout the month of November, the Colby Volunteer Center (CVC) is organizing a series of events to help increase awareness on campus about homelessness in the greater Waterville area. As part of this series, the CVC hosted a panel discussion focused specifically on the issues facing homeless... Read more »

 

 

Campus Forum on Sexual Misconduct

Students crowded all levels of Page Commons Nov. 15, 2011, for a community discussion of sexual assault and misconduct. Professors Lisa Arellano and Adam Howard moderated the two-hour forum.

 

 

William R. and Linda K. Cotter Debate: Foreign Aid and the Environment

Nigel Purvis, President of Climate Advisers and Nonresident Senior Fellow at The Brookings Institution, and James Roberts, Research Fellow for Economic Freedom and Growth at The Heritage Foundation, debate the question: Should protecting the environment be a key objective of U.S. foreign assistance?