Things to Do
A selection of recent popular events
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Thursday, Sept. 10
University of Michigan professor Mark Tessler on the past,
present, and possible future of the Middle East
Grease
Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18 and 19
Students rallied just after the start of school to put up this
production with more than 40 cast members.
Recent Advances in Forensic Science
Saturday, Sept. 26
Chemistry Professor Julie Millard explored the science
behind DNA testing using notable cases as examples.
Photo by Alexandra Desaulniers '11
Colby on Stage!
Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25 and 26
Students from Colby’s Broadway Musical Revue, Colby Dancers,
Dynasty Step Club, Hypnotik Dance Team, Powder and Wig, and
more performed for Family Homecoming crowds.
Woodsmen’s Team Demonstration
Sunday, Sept. 27
A chance to watch Colby’s famed Woodsmen’s Team throw
axes, build fires, and more
Lovejoy Visiting Journalist
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Former Wall Street Journal managing editor, now editorin-
chief of ProPublica, Paul Steiger, on what the decline of
newspapers means for citizens and their ability to run a
democratic society.
Banking and the Economy
Monday, Oct. 5
Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Eric
Rosengren ’79 came home to the hill to give students an
insider’s view.
Visiting Writers Series
Tuesday, Oct. 20
A reading by Dani Shapiro, who writes suspenseful, poignant
narratives about teenage rebellion, mother-daughter
relationships, family tragedy, and personal obligation
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