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Journalist Paul Salopek discussed reporting from the developing world in his Lovejoy acceptance speech Oct. 18. "I honestly believe that the developing world is where our species' common future is being scripted, if only by sheer weight of numbers alone," he said. (duration: 58:31)

Each fall during Family Homecoming Weekend, President Adams discusses the state of the College in a talk with visiting parents and alumni. On Sep. 26, 2009, he discussed, among other topics, the improving financial picture, the class of 2013, campus life initiatives, and anticipating the final year of the Reaching the World campaign. (38:47)

On Tuesday, September 15, 2009, following the State of the College address, Dean Terhune presented the Campus Culture Working Group's ten recommendations the Colby community should implement to address the issue of excessive drinking. (7:07)

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)

Astrophysicist Margaret Geller speaks at Colby College on May 23, 2009, at the dinner for 2009 honorary degree recipients, introduced by President Adams. (7:25)