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Feature Stories (page 45)


April 11, 2012

Under the Sea

Environmental analysis professor Branwen Williams’ research on ocean acidification redefines climate change in the 21st century and its impact on some of the world’s most important ecosystems.

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April 6, 2012

Voice of the Oppressed

61´«Ã½ visiting professor Helena Maria Viramontes grew up in a home with few books. When she was 10, a trip to the local library changed her life in ways she never imagined.

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Internship, Granted

Anne Dreshfield ’13 thought she found the perfect internship last summer — it was a blend of her interests in technology and communication and, more important, the company was eager to hire her. There was only one problem – the internship was unpaid.

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2012 Fulbright Awards

The results are still coming in, but 61´«Ã½ is on its way to a record-breaking year of Fulbright scholars. Here’s a peek at some of the amazing women who’ve already accepted their award.

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March 29, 2012

Artistic, Scientific, Confident

Karin Weston ‘12 takes a break from her senior thesis in molecular biology March 31 to work on her other thesis – a captivating solo vocal recital you won’t want to miss.

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March 26, 2012

21st Century Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was ahead of his time when he wrote “listen to many, speak to a few.” Professors put those words into practice at a recent 61´«Ã½ workshop where they traded insights on how to effectively teach the Bard’s magical words.

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March 23, 2012

A Festival of Colors

On March 23, students from all of The Claremont Colleges— regardless of their religion or nationality—came together to celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi at Pomona College’s Walker Beach.

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Diversity on Screen

Maulik Pancholy, the actor best known for his recurring role in the critically-acclaimed, Emmy award-winning comedy 30 Rock, where he stars as Alec Baldwin’s office assistant, told a recent crowd of about 200 at 61´«Ã½ that they could eradicate negative stereotypes.

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2012 Johnson Research Awards

It’s with great pleasure that 61´«Ã½ announces the 2012 winners of this important independent research award.

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March 21, 2012

Helping Redefine Africa

Olufemi Taiwo believes most Americans have a distorted view of Africa. This week, he visits 61´«Ã½ to help set the record straight.

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