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HWS Changes for the Greener By Sarah Amundson ’11 Herald Contributor Hobart and William Smith Colleges joined the list of over 400 colleges and universities making an effort to reduce their environmental impact when President Mark Gearen signed the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment. One of the first steps towards reducing Colleges’ carbon footprint was to appoint a Climate Task Force. The Task Force is an eleven member team comprised of students, faculty, staff, and administrators. Additionally, the new position of Sustainability Coordinator, which was filled by Hobart graduate James Landi ’08, was created in order to carry out what the Climate Task Force deems necessary for reducing the environmental impact of the Colleges. Already so much has changed in HWS’ attempts to go green. This year saw the first ever Common Ground Green Dream, where all 36 Common Ground groups were asked to create proposals and present them for a panel
on October 23rd. The winning idea will receive a budget of approximately $2500 and the Colleges will supply certain resources in order to help implement the idea. All students are welcome to attend the presentations on the 23rd. There are also exciting changes in HWS Yellow Bike Program, which was implemented last year. The school now has a fleet of 70 bikes, which are housed in the student run campus bike shop. The bike shop is located on College Ave off of St. Clair and anyone affiliated with the colleges can become a bike shop member and get access to the bikes. The new program has received a positive response and Landi hopes that the program will not only reduce emissions of gases responsible for global warming, but also offer students an alternative to driving cars. In the Colleges’ attempt to reduce campus car use they’ve GREENER continued on Page 3
The William Smith Centennial: A Celebration By Benjamin Fenney ’09 Herald Contributor As many of you may or may not know, the colleges are once again in the midst of a campus wide celebration. The last time an event of this scale was held it was the Campaign for the Colleges, this time it is the William Smith College Centennial that is well under way, with the date of the feature event closing in. If you have no idea what the William Smith Centennial is, the following is a brief description to help catch you up. The first William Smith class was founded one hundred years ago in 1908. From 1908 on, William Smith graduates have become influential, respected, and highly dedicated members of the local community along with every imaginable sphere of influence outside of Geneva, NY. In part, the Centennial is a celebration of William Smith College’s last 100 years of existence, but the event serves another purpose as a recognition of a rich heritage that has been created by William Smith alumni, along with their professors, administrators, and speakers who have sculpted, educated, and dedicated their lives to creating
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the William Smith College community familiar to everyone today. With the background information established, one should be aware that Centennial events have already taken place. Luckily for those who may have missed previous events, there is plenty left to take part in. In the coming month there will be numerous events, but if you have to focus your time, circle the dates between Friday Nov. 7 and Sunday Nov. 9—the second week of November for people who have trouble remembering days. The largest events will be taking place during those three days, which are just over one month from now. As the keynote weekend draws near, The Herald will be bringing readers exclusive interviews and in-depth information regarding Centennial events, attendees, and speakers. For more on the history, events, and information regarding the William Smith Centennial a visit to is hws.edu/centennial is highly suggested. The link can also be accessed directly from the HWS website.
Vanderbilt Philosophy Professor discusses Obama’s Historic Impact on Race in America By Andrew Donovan ’12 Herald Contributor Vanderbilt University’s Dr. Lucius Outlaw was the second speaker in the President’s Forum Series, presenting his “Multicultural Education and the Obama Presidency” presentation on Wednesday, October 1 in the Albright Auditorium. Outlaw’s focus was that Barack Obama’s nomination for president is a “historic moment” in the history of the United States. He feels that a new generation of “white people” exists and that their support has propelled Barack Obama to be the first African American nominee of a major party for President of the United States. He gave credit to current President George W. Bush due to his wide-ranging selection of race of cabinet appointees. Prominent examples include, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Focusing on Barack Obama coming from a minority race, Outlaw
also reacted to the selection of Sarah Today’s Washington Bureau Chief Palin as John McCain’s running Susan Page will be the Colleges’ next mate. He questions why Republicans guest on November 18. would choose a woman who may not be the most qualified of potential female choices saying, “I think its cynical pimping of a female.” At Vanderbilt University, Outlaw serves in multiple capacities as a professor of philosophy and of African American and Diaspora studies. He also serves as the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Schooling. This was the second of four presentations in this year’s President’s Forum Series. Following Photo courtsey of people.uvawise.edu Election Day, USA
Veteran Journalist and Professor to Speak at HWS By Charlie Wilson Herald Contributor A. James Memmott, who has enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a teacher and journalist, will speak to students at Hobart and William Smith Colleges on Thursday, Oct. 9. Memmott will speak on Reporting and Writing the News in a Changing World at 7:30 p.m. The talk is presented by The Herald and is open to those in Geneva and the colleges’ community. Memmott came to the Rochester Times-Union in 1980 after nine years of teaching English and American literature at St. Lawrence University in Canton. In 1989 he joined the Democrat and Chronicle, where he was a reporter, a columnist, an editor, the newspaper’s managing editor and a senior editor for many years. Jim, as he is known to his readers, his students and his newsroom colleagues, retired in July 2007 from the Democrat and Chronicle
but has continued to write a column named Connections in the Rochester newspaper. The column, which is published on Saturdays, tells the stories of Rochester-area people, including Memmott himself.
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Here’s a sample from a recent Connections column about a Rochester area couple that keeps a well-cared-for collection of birds and reptiles in their home: “The iguana turns his head and looks at me in a not quite friendly way. He’s about 4 feet long, head to
HWS Alumnus, Politician and Author First Speaker in President’s Forum Series By Andrew Donovan ’12 Herald Contributor The President’s Forum Series had its inaugural session of the academic year when it welcomed back alumnus and distinguished Republican politician Richard Rosenbaum on Thursday September 25. Rosenbaum spoke of his years in public service, his insight into the current political spectrum and of his new book, No Room for Democracy: The Triumph of Ego Over Common Sense, in the Geneva Room. Rosenbaum was born to a Jewish immigrant family in the 1930s. After graduating from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, he received his law degree from Cornell Law School. He reflected on his time here at the Colleges saying, “The school was small enough for everyone to participate in clubs and athletics. It was a great experience.” (moved
from bottom to make the flow work) Rosenbaum ran for New York State Governor in 1994 and led his party as GOP Chairman for New York State. In
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1998, he was elevated to the position of Chairman of the New York State Unemployment Insurance Board, appointed by
tail, has very sharp teeth and there’s nothing between him and my leg but two feet of air. “ ‘Not to worry,’ Phil Lomaglio of Gates suggests. Iguanas don’t eat meat. Besides, why would the iguana take a nibble out of my leg given all the TLC he gets from Phil and his wife, Regina? “ ‘His life is good,’ says Phil, as he sprays the iguana with body-cooling mist.” Memmott also is an adjunct professor at the University of Rochester, where he teaches journalism courses. He is married to Cindy Schmitt and lives in Geneseo, Livingston County. He has two sons, a stepdaughter and five grandchildren. A graduate of Hamilton College, Memmott received his master’s and doctoral degrees in English from the University of Minnesota. He grew up in Little Valley, Cattaraugus County.
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Governor George Pataki. After Rosenbaum reflected on his time in both state and national politics including serving under Vice-President Nelson Rockefeller, he offered his perspective and opinions into the current political scene. The McCain supporter said he was intrigued by the decision of Governor Sarah Palin as the Republican Senator’s running mate, saying that the candidate doesn’t need additional support. “The selection of Palin by McCain points out how strong he really is.” Rosenbaum encourages all students to vote. “When you don’t have youth participation, you don’t have any future. It’s important to be involved and learn what’s
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