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The Trinity Club of Balti路 more invited alumni, parents and friends to a lecture by Drew Hyland, Charles A. Dana Professor of Philosophy. Professor Hyland discussed his popular course, Philosophy of Sport, which was followed by a lively conversation. Jeff Seibert '79 organized this entertaining and educational evening. The Trinity Club of At路 lanta extended a warm welcome to Borden W Painter, Jr. '58 and his wife, Ann, at a March reception hosted by Nancy and Bob Brickley '67 and their daughter, Lisa '93, at their home. Borden, who was serving as interim president at the time, discussed the College's progress on its strategic plan. Many thanks to the Brickleys for their gracious hospitality. In March, The Trinity Club of Pittsburgh held a winter reception at the historic Harvard/ Yale/Princeton Club. Area alumni and parents turned out for this chance to socialize, clear away the winter blues, and enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres. Club President Anne Madarasz '81 earned cheers for planning a truly enjoyable evening. The Trinity Club of Hart路 ford has been very active. In March ,John C. Chapin,Jr. '70, director of communications for Governor of Connecticut John Rowland, addressed the Club at its Downtown Luncheon Series. John spoke on "Managing Change in Connecticut," discussing timely and interesting issues affecting the state. His talk drew a record number of Club members. Thanks to Ernie Mattei '70 for recruiting such a popular speaker. The Club hosted a reception on campus in honor of Borden W Painter,Jr. '58 in May in recognition of his service as interim president. On behalf of the Club, its president, Hal Smullen '76, presented Borden and his wife, Ann, with several gifts, including a Hitchcock chair with an engraved plaque, as a token of appreciation for their service in the past year as well as for their past involvement
Hosting the London gathering at their home were Alex Kairis '68, second from left, and his wife, Caterina, at left. With President Evan Dobelle are his wife, Kit, and son, Harry.
in the College. Borden was also presented with a very complimentary proclamation from the Governor's office and Clyde D. McKee, professor of political science, spoke of Painter's contributions to the Phi Beta Kappa organization. Douglas Johnson, assistant professor of music, volunteered his time and talent to provide music with his harpsichord. Many thanks to Hal, Alan Mandell '61, and Kathy Maye Murphy '78 for arranging the event, and a special hurrah for Hal's wife, Mary, who created a lovely floral centerpiece for the evening. The Club'sYoungAlumni Group forged on with an event in May at Zuzu's Coffee Bar. Zuzu's is one of the hip new places cropping up in downtown Hartford, and a large group gathered there to watch the season finale of the television series , "Melrose Place." Donna Haghighat '89 brewed up this great event idea! Borden W Painter, Jr. '58 was welcomed to the windy city by The Trinity Club of Chicago in March when it hosted a special reception for him at the University Club. Borden spoke to an audience ranging from past students to his own college roommates, and everyone appreciated hearing his update on the College and its plans for the future. Kudos to Eliz abeth McDonald '92 who served as the event chairperson. The Trinity Club of Phila路 delphia hosted a halftime gathering at the men's lacrosse tournament at Haverford College in March. Bantam fans thanked organizer Scott Growney '81.
Meg and Don Callaghan '68 graciously opened their lovely home to alumni and parents for a reception in May introducing President Evan S. Dobelle. More than 100 people, including recently admitted students to the Class of 1999 and their parents, gathered to meet the College's 18th president. Many thanks to the Callaghans for the wonderful setting and great evening. The Trinity Club of New Haven enjoyed a Sunday afternoon of minor league baseball when the New Haven Ravens took on the Canton-Akron Indians. Alumni and their families turned out to root, root, root for their home team. More peanuts and cracker jacks for Club President David Lenahan '84 and Treasurer Jack Barton '56 who planned this fun outing. In late June, David and his wife, Laura Rebmann Lenahan '85,
hosted the Club's annual meeting and cookout to welcome members of the Class of '99. Many current students and recent graduates joined the gathering to greet the new students and their parents. Three cheers for the Lenahans who sure know how to throw a great cookout! The Trinity Club of Boston kicked off the Spring by offering tickets to members for the international music sensation, Les Miserables. A pre-performance gathering was held at Brew Moon in the theater district where ticket holders munched on free hors d'oeuvres. Thanks to Marc Chabot '85 who continues to do a great job as the Club's box office connection.
The Club joined other alumni groups from Amherst, Bowdoin, Smith, Middlebury, Wellesley, Wesleyan, and Williams for a luncheon featuring guest speaker Fletcher H. ("Flash") Wiley speaking on "Business & Politics in Massachusetts." Flash, a lawyer with Goldstein & Manello and chairman of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, spoke in April at the Union Club. Thanks to ~ndy Goldstein '88 who has maintained the Club's involvement in this great luncheon series! In May, the Club invited Political Science Professor Adrienne Fulco to present "The Republicans Take Congress: A 1994 Election Post-Mortem." The reception and lecture took place at the Hampshire House (right above the authentic Cheers bar). Professor Fulco was reunited with many former students, making for an enlightened discussion of the issues. Much appreciation to event organizer Ted Shannon '87. In March,. The Trinity Club of Washington toured the Old Executive Office Building where the Vice President and senior cabinet members work. The building is a classic example of 19th century Empire-style architecture, and members enjoyed the Saturday morning tour. Thanks to Nathan Sage '92 for coordinating this informative program. Nathan also led the Club on a program to commemorate Earth Day in April, arranging for members to join volunteers from DC Cares and the Anacostia Watershed Society in helping to clean the banks of the Anacostia River. In early April, the Club hosted the 1995 Alumni College, The American City at a Crossroads . The faculty program featured three perspectives on American cities: Assistant Professor of Fine Arts Kathleen Curran on the architectural evolutions, Associate Professor of History Cheryl Greenberg on the post-World War II history, and Professor of English and Director of American Studies James A. Miller on the city in the literary imaginations of selected American authors. Alumni representing six different decades enjoyed the program as did parents of current students. Thanks to Stuart Kerr '78 for providing space for the event at the International Law Institute.