Over the weekend of October 1-2, the combined sections of Environmental Studies 220, The Cultural and Natural Histories of the Adirondacks, taught by Onno Oerlemans and Robin Kinnel traveled to the Adirondack Park for some first-hand experience.

The World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) has announced the appointment of Rabbi Stephen Lewis Fuchs '68 as president of the organization. The WUPJ is active in 45 countries and is the international umbrella organization of the Reform, Liberal, Progressive and Reconstructionist movements, and seeks to strengthen Jewish life by establishing and supporting modern, pluralistic congregations and institutions, developing Jewish communal and youth leadership and advancing social justice. As president, Fuchs will spend time in the United States and Israel to encourage the advancement of Progressive Jewish life.

Over the weekend of Oct. 2-3, the College 220 class, “The Cultural and Natural Histories of the Adirondacks,” explored several Adirondack natural sites, visited the historic John Brown’s cabin in North Elba, and took part in a seminar on paddler’s rights during an overnight visit to Camp Wenonah, owned by alumnus James Schoff, ’68.