All posts by Emily Gowdey-Backus

Stillmotion Filmmakers Inspire Students to Chase their Dreams

As a rule, Patrick and Amina Moreau always let their curiosity get the better of them.

The founders of Stillmotion, a Toronto and San Francisco based company, the Moreaus visited The Williston Northampton School campus on Tuesday, September 25 as the first speakers in this year’s Photographers’ Lecture Series.  During their visit, which was made possible by the Canon Explorer of Light program, the pair spoke about the importance of, and difference between, affect and effect in their work.

“What we’re really talking about here with affect versus effect is having some kind of emotional quality or purpose rather than just making something look cool,” said Patrick.

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Inaugural Awarding of the Richard C. Gregory Faculty Chair

Mr. Gregory sits in the chair given in his honor to Dean Tuleja © Matthew Cavanaugh

A chair may just seem like a nice place to rest for a moment, but on Friday, September 14, it meant a great deal more to an esteemed member of The Williston Northampton School community.

The Richard C. Gregory Faculty chair was established and funded by Arthur “Chuck” Tauck ’72, Jack G. Tatelman ’73, as well as other generous donors.  The chair was presented to Mr. Gregory at a reception at Head of School Bob Hill’s home just prior to the 172nd Convocation, where it would be awarded for the first time.  The inscription on the back of the chair reads, “Presented to Richard C. Gregory in recognition of the first awarding of The Richard C. Gregory Faculty Chair, September 14, 2012.”

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Celebration of Williston Northampton’s 172nd Convocation

The Williston Northampton School will open its 172nd academic year with a Convocation ceremony on Friday, September 14, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.  Our distinguished speaker this year is the President of the Board of Trustees, Elizabeth Manning D’Amour P’00, ’03, ’04, ’07.

Convocation, which marks the official opening of school, will begin with a procession of Williston faculty and special guests.  During the ceremony, which will take place on the quad in front of the Reed Campus Center, Ms. D’Amour will address the gathered students, alumni, faculty and staff, honored guests, community members, and friends of the school.

Watch the event live at www.williston.com/live.

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Williston Welcomes 12 New Faculty Members

New Faculty 2012-13A major in crafts and fiber arts; a French teacher who has studied in France, Mexico, and Guatemala; a veteran of the Bread Loaf School; and a neuroscience and chemistry scholar are just some of the highlights from the resumes of The Williston Northampton School’s newest faculty members.

Peter Valine, the dean of faculty, is “very excited to welcome this distinguished group of new faculty to Williston.”

“While some of these new teachers are launching their teaching careers and others are seasoned veterans, they share a passion for their respective disciplines and eagerness to work with young people,” he said.

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LAU Technologies CEO and Founder to Speak at 171st Commencement

The Williston Northampton School will celebrate its 171st Commencement at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 2, on the quad at 28 Park Street, Easthampton, MA.

The ceremony will be webcast live at www.williston.com/live. For Commencement details, click here.

Joanna T. Lau P ’13, founder and CEO of LAU Technologies, will be the guest speaker.

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