Dear Connecticut College Alumni: It rained, it poured, but the nasty weather didn’t keep alumni from celebrating Reunion 2006. Check out images from the weekend, view a video clip from President-elect Lee Higdon’s speech on campus May 9 and catch up on the latest campus news: Reunion 2006: •  Milestone memories. Reunion 2006 draws almost 1,000 back to campus. •  Giving back. Gifts from the 25th and 50th reunion classes will renovate Bill 307 and establish a new scholarship fund. •  Camel standouts. Six alumni received awards for their contributions to CC at the annual Celebration of Spirit and Leadership during reunion. •  Portrait of a President. The unveiling of the College’s official portrait of Claire L. Gaudiani ’66 followed a talk on philanthropy by the former President. Commencement 2006: • Graduation day. Nobel laureate and environmentalist Wangari Maathai commends CC for recognizing the importance of her work before the Nobel committee even knew who she was. • Student achievements. Two members of the Class of 2006 have won Fulbrights; others are pursuing post-graduation dreams that range from the Peace Corps to work as a business analyst. Other campus news: • Advancing diversity. Trustees Frank Tuitt ’87, Eduardo Castell ’87 and Jonathan McBride ’92 launch a new council for alums of color as CC marks the 20th anniversary of the Fanning takeover and creates a new senior administrative post. • On the tube. The rise of illicit drug use in America is the subject of a new TV series by documentary filmmaker Dana Heinz Perry ’85. • A feisty woman. Jean Vance Johnston, a chemistry professor at CC from 1942 to 1975, was a meticulous correspondent, devoted researcher and gracious hostess. • Changing faces. CC welcomes four alumni as new Trustees and hires five professors with specialties ranging from gender and development to fluid dynamics. • On the green. Heather McClelland is named head coach of the women’s lacrosse team. • Fainstein honored. CC’s outgoing president completes plans for his sabbatical and is honored by the College. For more CC news and information plus a calendar of athletic, campus and alumni events, go to www.conncoll.edu. To update your address or other information, e-mail alumni@conncoll.edu. Announcements: CC makes the news. Recent highlights from national and local media. Make a gift to CC. We welcome your feedback on our monthly newsletter. Send comments to collrel@conncoll.edu.