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All That Jazz: Ric Ryder ’84

Like so many times in his life before, Ric Ryder moved to the edge of the stage. The lights came up, and a round of applause sounded throughout the audience. Instead of bowing, however, the...

Posted: November 9, 2010, 7:02 PM

Striving for Social Change: Diane Bell McKoy '73

For anyone with anything less than a “half-full” attitude about the potential for positive social change, Diane Bell McKoy has one unwavering response. “Challenges are just opportunities,” said...

Posted: November 9, 2010, 6:57 PM

Striving for Social Change: Diane Bell McKoy ’73

For anyone with anything less than a “half-full” attitude about the potential for positive social change, Diane Bell McKoy has one unwavering response. “Challenges are just opportunities,” said...

Posted: November 9, 2010, 6:57 PM

Behind the Scenes: Josef Novotny '04

Every year, swarms of talented singers, dancers and aspiring filmmakers move to Los Angeles looking for a chance at stardom. A meager few actually do it, seeming to instantly top the charts and...

Posted: November 9, 2010, 6:45 PM

Behind the Scenes: Josef Novotny ’04

Every year, swarms of talented singers, dancers and aspiring filmmakers move to Los Angeles looking for a chance at stardom. A meager few actually do it, seeming to instantly top the charts and...

Posted: November 9, 2010, 6:45 PM

Adventures in Invention: Eric Conn '85

Eric Conn doesn’t exactly have a traditional career. Then again, he was never a traditional student. Between switching majors several times and taking a few years off from college to play in a...

Posted: November 8, 2010, 3:11 PM

Adventures in Invention: Eric Conn ’85

Eric Conn doesn’t exactly have a traditional career. Then again, he was never a traditional student. Between switching majors several times and taking a few years off from college to play in a...

Posted: November 8, 2010, 3:11 PM

Born Leader: Jason Chamberlain '97

Jason Chamberlain first learned the value of investment as a kindergartener. Urged by his parents to deposit his allowance into a savings account, the youngster quickly learned that with a little...

Posted: November 8, 2010, 3:10 PM