Simonsays Banner SPRING 2008 - Third Anniversary Issue
Educational Opportunity in the Spotlight
Expanding opportunity for a diverse and talented group of younger scholars is core to the mission of Bard College at Simon's Rock. So the campus community will be listening closely as Blenda J. Wilson, a national advocate for equity and access in higher education, delivers the keynote address at the College's 39th Commencement ceremonies on May 17th. more
The Power of Presidents
Much has been written in recent years about college presidents as CEOs, and colleges and universities as corporations. But is the analogy apt? In the May 2 issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education, Mary B. Marcy, provost and vice president of Simon's Rock, draws a different parallel—and sheds new light on the nature of college leadership. more
Reviewers Hail Strassler's Landmark Herodotus
Reviewers are hailing Robert Srassler's Landmark Herodutus for making the context of the ancient narrative intelligible to modern readers. Strassler, chair emeritus of the College's Board of Overseers and a Simon's Rock parent, is the editor of a dazzling new edition of Herodotus' Histories. A recent review in The New Yorker joins favorable press in The New York Times, Forbes and elsewhere. more
More Windows on an Ancient World
The Liebowitz Gallery closes out an exciting season with photographs by Arthur Hillman, on view through May 17. more
SUMMER HAPPENINGS ON CAMPUS
  • Alumni Weekend July 25-27
    Kick back in the Berkshires with former classmates and friends during Berkshires Weekend 2008. more
  • Alumni Artists at the Fringe
    Alumni artists will make their mark on the Berkshires this summer, thanks to Bazaar Productions' 4th annual Berkshire Fringe Festival, a showcase of fresh, cutting-edge performers from around the country. Held July 16-August 4 at the Daniel Arts Center, it overlaps with Alumni Weekend—check it out!
  • Aston Magna
    You know how Bach and Mendelssohn sound today, but what about during their own time? Find out during Aston Magna's 36th season of early music in the Berkshires, which includes a concert over Alumni Weekend. more
NYC Networking Links Students and Alumni
On April 11th, a group of junior and senior students headed to NYC to meet with alumni and discuss their careers as part of an NYC Networking event. Insights into a wide array of professions, connections with alumni, and a taste of life after Simon's Rock were a few outcomes of the day. more

ROCKNET
is the online alumni community that can help you stay in touch with fellow alumni, faculty, and what's happening on campus. An alumni directory, Class Notes, and more are available at www.rocknet.simons-rock.edu.If you have not yet logged on to RockNet, you'll need a first time user ID. Send a message to cmirer@simons-rock.edu and Cheryl will send your ID promptly.

ALUMNI CLASS NOTES are available on RockNet
You can view all Class Notes, and/or post your own, by logging on at www.rocknet.simons-rock.edu/classnotes.
You will be prompted for your user name and password and then linked to the Class Notes page where you can search for notes from the time period you want to view AND now you can search class notes by year! If you want to see just the notes posted since the most recent issue of Simonsays, search for 2/7/2008 - today.

BERKSHIRES WEEKEND 2008 FOR ALUMNI Kick back in the Berkshires for a weekend! Mark your calendars: July 25-27, 2008. more
RECORD ALUMNI GIVING!
So far, 2008 has been a banner year for alumni giving with record numbers totaling over $100,000 in scholarship funds.

The effort continues! If you haven't given yet, now is the time. Every gift of $25 or more from new or renewed donors will be generously matched by an additional $200 from our own Alumni Challengers through June 30, 2008. Help expand scholarship opportunities by sending your tax-deductible contribution today. To read more about this opportunity and make a gift, click here.

ALUMNI REFERRAL PROGRAM
Interested in helping with admission efforts? Do you know of a promising middle or high school aged prospective student? There is a fun and simple way that alumni, parents and friends of Simon's Rock can get involved in the enrollment process. For more information on this exciting program and ways you can get involved, please call 800-235-7186 or e-mail admit@simons-rock.edu. Happy referring!
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