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Ira Sadoff is, in the words of poet Charles Simic, "a close reader." In a way that praise is a bit of a misnomer, as Sadoff's gift for close examination of the language of poetry is simultaneously far-ranging. In this book of criticism, he explores the shoulder-rubbing of poets and culture, and he argues that poetry is most compelling when it is considered as art shaped by the artist's connection to time and place. (duration: 9:22)

Good for the Jews follows Mose Sheinbaum, a veteran schoolteacher, and his cousin, Ellen Hirschorn, whom he raised and who is engaged to the superintendent. When Mose faces possible anti-Semitism from the new principal, Ellen is caught in the middle and is left to navigate an intricate matrix of relationships, lies, and secrets. (duration: 5:16)

On Tuesday, Sept. 15, President Adams addressed students in a State of the College Address. His remarks followed a welcome by Student Government Association president and vice president Jake Fischer '10 and Katie Unsworth '10. Following a question-and-answer period, Vice President for Student Affairs Jim Terhune discussed the work and conclusions of the Campus Culture Working Group. (30:22)

On Saturday, June 6, President Adams presented his State of the College address to alumni. He talked about the many challenges and successes of the past year then took questions during a 25-minute Q-and-A session. (57:25)

Harvard professor and former head of the Office of Legal Council at the U.S. Department of Justice Jack Goldsmith III speaks at Colby College on May 23, 2009, at the dinner for 2009 honorary degree recipients, introduced by President Adams. (15:04)