Learning Among Friends

Departments

in brief

Junior awarded prestigious national scholarship; Nursing students in the State House; Bert Yarborough's Art in Concord Gallery; Celebration of Service Awards; Fall 2007 Dean's List;

making their mark

Find out about Colby-Sawyer people engaged in writing, presentations and exhibitions.

Q&Alumni

Catch up with some of the faces of Colby-Sawyer and find out what they've been up to since graduation.

the colby-sawyer courier

View the PDF of the student newspaper's most recent issue.

virtual herbarium

Here you will find pictures and descriptions of the flora that grows around the New London area.

reel talk online

Humanities Professor Pat Anderson, a film lover and expert, provides insightful reviews of the best in cinema.

weather station

You could look out the window to see what the weather is … or you could click here and really know.

past as prologue

Set hair, pearls and saddle shoes - college life in the 1950s looked a little different than now.

sports news

Check out the news from Athletics.

experience

My Colby-Sawyer Experience

“I enjoyed the Jack's Coffee project because it was a real world situation. Our recommendations and information will result in real business strategies and changes.” - Carly Rademaker '07, a student in Marketing Research
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What's Up

virtual tour

Explore a little! Take a virtual tour of Colby-Sawyer's People, Places and Programs.

loosen up

Things to do, places to go in the New London area and beyond.

listen up

Colby-Sawyer's student-run radio station, WSCS-FM at 90.9.

speak up

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Colby-Sawyer Currents

Welcome to Colby-Sawyer's online news magazine, which seeks to inform the campus, alumni and friends about the people, ideas, places and events that shape the college community.

« On April 23, the Susan Colby Colgate Scholars' Symposium was held across campus, allowing seniors and select undergraduate students to present their research, internships, portfolios and other projects and experiences to the college and local community members.  
The Helping Hearts Radio Series

Jessica Dorgai '08 discusses her Capstone project on the Lake Sunapee Region Visiting Nurse Association's hospice program. [ read more ]

A Progressive Partnership

Colby-Sawyer has forged a new partnership with two Boston-area high schools that provides educational opportunities for students and greater diversity for the college.[ read more ]

Equestrienne Extraordinaire

Jessica McLavey '10 of Merrimack, N.H, is headed to the 2008 IHSA National Championship Show at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. [ read more ]

How Sweet It Is

A new pilot project seeks to gauge interest in bringing a small-scale maple sugaring operation to campus. [ read more ]

A Backward Glance While Moving Ahead

Marc LeBourdais, a recent graduate, reflects on his time at Colby-Sawyer as he moves on to the next chapter. [ read more ]

Three Cheers for Market Research Students

A presentation by Business Administration students to the New London Hospital Board of Trustees and managers marks the grand finale for a survey project with a real impact. [ read more ]

A Poetic Journey

There's only one way to find out what the Colby-Sawyer Singers have up their sleeves for the promised surpise ending - attend the Spring Concert on Thursday, May 1, at 7 p.m.! [ read more ]


Recent Headlines

A Window into Japanese Culture

The Anime Club, founded two years ago, focuses on the art of Japanese animation and gives students a unique window into Japanese culture. [ read more ]

It's All About Soccer

It's almost time for his graduation, yet after a phenomenally successful soccer season, senior Nic DeZenzo is basking in his good fortune and ready to move on...to more soccer. [ read more ]

Time for a Change

When California native Elisa Banuelos '09 transferred from her home state's university system to Colby-Sawyer College, she left behind huge classes and a close-knit family, and discovered an "amazing education" with personalized attention from her professors. [ read more ]

Staff, Student, Entrepreneur

Mark Pederson, a fitness instructor on campus, is also pursuing a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design and running his own business. [ read more ]

Writing and Reasoning with Numbers

Colby-Sawyer will soon host the 12th annual Northeast Consortium on Quantitative Literacy, along with the Numeracy Network's Writing with Numbers Workshop. The conference is part of the growing response to an urgent national need to improve students' ability to understand and apply mathematical concepts and reasoning skills.[ read more ]

An Investment in the Future

Student nurses and the Visiting Nurses Association have long collaborated on projects that provide both training for the students and benefits for the organization and its clients. A VNA newsletter highlights the students' recent Community Capstone projects in pain management and hospice care management. [ read more ]

Original and Experimental

NEWDANCEWORKS2008 will feature original, contemporary concert dance works choreographed by faculty member and dancer Susan Barnard and Colby-Sawyer students Maddie Lenox '08 and Kristen Peterson '08. The performance will also highlight the filmmaking, music and sculpture of guest artists Robert Todd, Andy Moerlein and Sasha Kravitz. [ read more ]

An Event with International Appeal

The Cross-Cultural Club hosted an exciting International Festival, which this year featured Salsa dancing, a Latin band and foods from 18 countries.[ read more ]

A Servant of Two Masters

In the spirit of the Italian Commedia dell'arte, the spring theatre production will pay tribute to the traveling acting troupes that improvised their performances and poked fun at local characters. [ read more ]

Reflections of a Professor and Artist

After 30 years in The Fine and Performing Arts Department as a professor and working artist, John Bott takes time to reflect on his work, his teaching and his imminent retirement. [ read more ]

Life with Dogs

In her award-winning piece for Writing 105, first-year student and aspiring veterinarian Nicole Morin thinks about the deep emotional connections between dogs and people. [ read more ]

From Scottish Poetry to Peyton Place

The Books Sandwiched In Series features contemporary Scottish poetry, a Colby-Sawyer professor's research into the scandalous novel Peyton Place, and New Hampshire's volunteer networks. [ read more ]

The Nature of Nuclear Warfare

After 60 years, few people know much about the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. “White Light/Black Rain,” a film by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Steven Okazaki, seeks to put a human face on the destructive nature of nuclear weapons. [ read more ]

Finding Their Place

Zachary and Marianne Lamas, a married couple who will graduate this spring, are transfer students who run a farm in addition to pursing their studies in biology and psychology respectively. [ read more ]

Four Months in Italia

A whole new world opened up to Sara DiPesa '08 through her study abroad at the Lorenzo di Medici Art Institute in Florence, Italy. [ read more ]

Passing the Ball

Exercise and Sport Sciences major and basketball standout Noelle Surrette '08 looks ahead to a career in coaching. [ read more ]

Reflecting on 9-11

In an award-winning essay for Writing 105, Katelyn Stravinsky '11 recalls the varying degrees of confusion and sadness on 9-11 at her junior high school, as teachers and students tried to make sense of the breaking news. [ read more ]

Classical Pianist Comes to Campus

Jayne Kelly, a New Hampshire-based classical pianist, will bring her sensitivity and virtuosity to an upcoming performance on campus. [ read more ]

Exploring Gender Inequality

Ashley Goulter '08 directs a production of "The Gender Agenda" for her senior project Feb. 29 and March 1. Put getting tickets to the show on your agenda. [ read more ]

Censorship in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'

Jaycee McCarthy '11 explores what was lost in Tennessee Williams' play in its translation from the stage to the silver screen. [ read more ]

Literature in the Land of Saints and Scholars

Students discover Ireland's literary treasures with Professor Wiley.[ read more ]

To the Land of Oz

One of Colby-Sawyer's own goes Down Under with Rotary International's Group Study Exchange. [ read more ]

Coach Foti's Milestone

Congratulations to men's basketball coach Bill Foti, who just earned his 300th career win. Coach Foti's career winning percentage puts him in the top 25 coaches in the nation. [ read more ]

Human Rights & Social Justice Film Series

This spring, Colby-Sawyer College will host three films open to the public: “The Devil Came on Horseback,” about the Darfur tragedy; “Everything's Cool,” a rousing call to action on global warming, and “White Light/Black Rain,” which highlights the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings of World War II and the growing threat of nuclear weapons today. [ read more ]

Seniors Find the Perfect Gift

The senior gift campaign is off to a tremendous start with nearly 50 percent participation months before graduation. Find out how the Class of 2008 intends to leave its mark on Colby-Sawyer. [ read more ]

Reflecting on Reel Talk

Reel Talk, a film review show produced at Colby-Sawyer, has seen its share of changes over the years as hosts come and go, but it remains an inspiration to all involved. [ read more ]

New Faculty Interview with Susan Reeves

Susan A. Reeves, chair and assistant professor of the Nursing Program, joined Colby-Sawyer in 2002 as interim chair, returning in fall 2007 to assume her current position. She earned a B.S.N. at Colby-Sawyer and M.S. at the University of New Hampshire. [ read more ]

Valentine's Day

Strange but true: One man's death 1,738 years ago affects your love life. [ read more ]

Creating a New Identity

The Sunapee Area Watershed Coalition needed a logo to represent its mission. Adjunct Professor Debbie Campbell knew it would be a perfect project for her Visual Identity class. See what her students came up with. [ read more ]

Women in Photography

A new exhibition features the work of four women photographers, three of whom have taught at Colby-Sawyer College, and highlights both analog and digital traditions of the art form. [ read more ]

Bringing Back Scary Tales

Listen to a podcast of "Grim Scary Tales: The Pirate's Curse," an old-time radio drama produced by Communication Studies' graduate Lauri Baudanza '07 for her Capstone project. With college and community members as the actors and sound engineers, Baudanza re-created the magic of radio theater. The script and musical cues were composed by Tony Palermo, a radio dramatist,sound effects artist and educator. [ listen ]

Lost and Found

The all-volunteer New England K-9 Search & Rescue team worked sites at Colby-Sawyer in a training session over the holiday break. See what they found. [ read more ]

Business Students Offer Aid to New London Hospital

Students in Adjunct Professor John Ferries' advertising class assist New London Hospital in its quest to inform and engage the community in its big plans for the future. [ read more ]

ESS Interns Go Behind the Scenes of Professional Teams

Two interns: John O'Neil and Pat Colbert. Two professional sports teams: The New England Patriots and the Revolution. Knowledge gained: Priceless. [ read more ]

Committed to Drug-Free Living

A small, strong community thrives in the college's dedicated substance-free residence, McKean Hall. [ read more ]

Echoes on the Hill

Family, friends, food and sleep - these are a few of your favorite things about winter break. [ read more ]

Employee of the Year Announced

Maureen Connelly is recognized as the 2007 Staff Employee of the Year by President Tom Galligan. [ read more ]

Jammin' at the Sad Café

Listen to a Capstone podcast by Communication Studies' graduate Julie D'Onofrio '07 about a substance-free night club for teens, located in Plaistow, N.H., where the focus is on their music. [ listen ]

My Summer in TV and Film

Making the most of their summer break, three Communications Studies majors completed their internships and are ready to roll in their professions. [ read more ]

A New Kind of Literacy

In our data-driven society, quantitative literacy is a must - which is why new methods of teaching and learning are being integrated across the college's academic curriculum. [ read more ]

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