Features
President's Annual Report
As we reflect on the 2009-2010 fiscal year in the President's Annual Report, we consider myriad bold examples of the College's successes and superb programs—and visions of a reach well behond our classrooms and campus.
On the Cover
Coconut Grove, Monte Carlo, Ward Elliott's Singing Parties. These are just a few of the people, places, and traditions of CMC that made our list of 101 reasons to give.
Websclusives
Trash to Treasure
CMC’s found a new way to recycle, and is putting surplus materials to good use. Read about how items left by students at the end of the year–such as sofas, refrigerators, clothing, and assorted furniture—are supporting earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.
Taking Our Show On the Road
CMCAA hosted two CMC IQ Live! events in November, held in San Francisco and Mountain View. These events are designed to showcase the intellectual capital of our faculty and provide opportunities for alumni, parents, and friends of the College to talk with them. Watch video of both events, featuring professors Hilary Appel, Brock Blomberg, Manfred Keil, Minxin Pei, and Jack Pitney.
Putting It in Writing
A 0,000 gift from the Mellon Foundation is going to sharpen the writing skills of first-year CMCers. The money is being invested in faculty salaries, writing fellows, curriculum, and programming to improve student research, writing, and presentation skills. Read about the project and enhancements planned for the College’s Writing Center, now under the direction of associate professor of literature Audrey Bilger.
A Few of our Favorite Things
Woven through the Honor Roll list, you'll find our "101 Reasons to Give"—or 101 reasons why CMC is special. While it was a lot of fun working with current students to develop the list, we want to hear from you, too. What are your favorites, and what reasons would you add to the list?
Who is that Stag?
Have you ever wondered about the face behind the Stag mask? CMC’s Office of Annual Giving has launched a new Website, www.whoisthestag.com, to address that question. Student interns in that office are dropping clues about the mystery identity on the site, as well as showcasing a series of videos they developed to promote the Crown Challenge. Keep visiting the site to see the new clues, view the upcoming holiday video, and make your guess.
