Eclectic choices on 2009 Clinton School book list Aug 21, 2009
Ryan Olson's choice, "Einstein's Dreams" by Alan Lightman, could resonate when considering the diverse group of students. The work of fiction uses dreams and episodes from Einstein's life to explore his theory of relativity. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Literary Boston neighborhoods Jul 5, 2009
The Diagnosis by Alan Lightman (2000). A voice on a speaker said, Next stop, Ashmont. (Boston Globe)
Cambridge celebrates its school in Cambodia May 22, 2009
CRLS students and families were honored by the words and support from educational and political leadership including Dr. Christopher Saheed, CRLS principal; Dr. Jeff Young, Cambridge s incoming superintendent; Dr. Paul Reville, Massachusetts secretary of education; and Dr. Alan Lightman, MIT professor and best-selling author. City Councilor Marjorie Decker presented a congratulatory proclamation from the City Council and Cambridge state Rep. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Lunch to benefit Cambodian school May 6, 2009
Local luminaries will be at the event, including new school Superintendent Dr. Jeff Young, CRLS Principal Dr. Christopher Saheed, and MIT Professor and author Dr. Alan Lightman. Proceeds will support their trip to Cambodia for service learning projects and for the dedication of the Cambridge School. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Junior year: Construction, championships and controversy May 4, 2009
Other notable speakers included Newark Mayor Cory Booker, author Alan Lightman, political pundit Paul Begala, Loveline s Dr. Drew, actor Peter Sarsgaard and comedian Margaret Cho. Inflatable couches debuted as Lupe Fiasco headlined Fall W.I.L.D. and George Clinton came in the spring. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
New Freshman Reading novel to examine race and racial profiling Apr 7, 2009
Past years Freshman Reading Program (FRP) books include last year s nonfiction Field Notes from a Catastrophe by Elizabeth Kolbert, the short story collection Einstein s Dreams by Alan Lightman, the nonfiction expos; One Nation, Underprivileged by Washington University social work professor Mark Rank and the essays of Richard Rodriguez in Brown. In making the decision for next year s reading, the FRP partnered with the Center for the Study of Ethics and Human Values, which is conducting a... (Washington University Student Life, MO)
