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Blankman photos up in Humanities

Posted on Mar 5, 2004

Snowy campus scene by Peter Blankman

Many admire his
photos, nostalgic reminders of days on campus. But few know who made them.

Peter Blankman, director
of communications and publications, has been taking photographs of the College
and its people for nearly three decades. Though hundreds of his photos have
appeared in College publications for which he serves as editor – the magazine,
calendars, brochures and books – they almost never appear with a credit line.

His photographs
capture the everyday life of campus (classroom discussions and sports
practices) and the uncommon events (Bicentennial celebrations and VIP visits).
But his trademark works show the beauty of the campus in a variety of
conditions from summer swelter to winter whiteout.

 “It's
always been a treat to walk around the campus with a camera and capture some of
what makes Union so special,” he says.

The show, which
features 22 photos, runs through April 16.

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Message and a bottle; wines boast Union label

Posted on Mar 5, 2004

Alumni Council wines

Think of it as Union pride meets
the palate.

The Alumni Council is putting its
label – complete with the image of the Nott Memorial – on bottles of wine from
award-winning wineries.

“We hope these wines will help
alumni and friends of the College recapture the magic of days at Union,
and support the Alumni Association,” said Nick Famulare '92, director of alumni
relations.

The wine portfolio, offered by
Signature Wines, includes six different varietals available by the case or in
mixed collections. To order a four-bottle set or 12-bottle case of Union
College Alumni Council wine, visit  http://www.signaturewines.com/union
or phone toll free 1-888-968-7946.

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Review committee formed

Posted on Mar 5, 2004

A committee has been formed to review the professional
performance of John Myers, catalog librarian at Schaffer Library.

Committee members are David Gerhan (chair), Mary Cahill
and Annette LeClair.  Members of the College community who wish to
provide written comments about his performance, development, scholarship or
service should contact a member of the committee at Schaffer Library by April
2. Interviews may be arranged by contacting the chair at ext. 6614.

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Prof. Wilms presents conference paper

Posted on Mar 5, 2004

Wilfried Wilms, assistant professor of German, presented a paper at
this year's 20th Century Literature Conference in Louisville,
Ky. The paper, “Negative Apophasis: The
'Indescribable' Ruins of Postwar Germany,” investigated rhetorical strategies
in Allied war reporting on the bombing war, focusing primarily on Martha Gellhorn and Janet Flanner.

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