Wells '88 Publishes Birder's Conservation Handbook: 100 North American Birds at Risk
Jeffrey Wells' new book has been hailed as an indespensable resource for birdwatchers, researchers, naturalists and conservationists. Wells, who earned his doctoral degree at Cornell University, is senior scientist for the Boreal Songbird Initiative, visiting fellow at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and former director of bird conservation for the National Audubon Society. A nationally acclaimed bird expert and conservation biologist, he is widely published in both academic and popular settings, and is the author of Important Bird Areas in New York State. Read reviews, listen to audio interviews with Dr. Wells and follow his book tour.
Clifford '83 Named Assistant Coach of NBA's Orlando Magic
Steve Clifford '83, a former member of the Houston Rockets coaching staff, has been named an assistant coach for the Orlando Magic, along with NBA legend Patrick Ewing. Clifford began his college coaching career in the Northeast and went on to hold assistant coaching positions with both the New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets. "I have a ton of respect for Steve and the job he does," Ewing told Farmington First in the winter 2007 article "Hoop Dreams." "He is such a great person and so knowledgeable about the game." Read more about Clifford's appointment on NBA.com.
Jenna Morency '07 Wins Fulbright Full Grant
Jenna Morency ’07, who graduated magna cum laude with a degree in history, has been awarded a Fulbright Full Grant to conduct research at Australia’s University of Tasmania and the Archives Office of Tasmania from February to November 2008. Morency, who is now earning a master’s degree in history at the University of Maine, will research the plight of U.S. citizens imprisoned by British forces at a Tasmanian penal colony in 1839 for participating in the Canadian Rebellion. Read more in the Sun Journal.
Professional photojournalist Samantha DePoy-Warren ’06, who operates IDoClick Wedding Photography in Farmington, recently received “Ceremony” and “Creative Portraits” category awards from the Wedding Photojournalist Association. “Instead of telling a story with words like I used to, I am now telling them with images,” said DePoy-Warren, a former Sun Journal staff writer who is working on a master’s degree in mass communications at UMaine. “My clients provide the who, the what, the where and the when. My images capture the how and the why.” The award-winning images can be seen on her website, www.idoclick.com.
Eye on Alumni 
Jeffrey Wells' new book has been hailed as an indespensable resource for birdwatchers, researchers, naturalists and conservationists. Wells, who earned his doctoral degree at Cornell University, is senior scientist for the Boreal Songbird Initiative, visiting fellow at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and former director of bird conservation for the National Audubon Society. A nationally acclaimed bird expert and conservation biologist, he is widely published in both academic and popular settings, and is the author of Important Bird Areas in New York State. 
Steve Clifford '83, a former member of the Houston Rockets coaching staff, has been named an assistant coach for the Orlando Magic, along with NBA legend Patrick Ewing. Clifford began his college coaching career in the Northeast and went on to hold assistant coaching positions with both the New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets. "I have a ton of respect for Steve and the job he does," Ewing told Farmington First in the winter 2007 article "Hoop Dreams." "He is such a great person and so knowledgeable about the game." Read more about Clifford's appointment on 
Jenna Morency ’07, who graduated magna cum laude with a degree in history, has been awarded a Fulbright Full Grant to conduct research at Australia’s University of Tasmania and the Archives Office of Tasmania from February to November 2008. Morency, who is now earning a master’s degree in history at the University of Maine, will research the plight of U.S. citizens imprisoned by British forces at a Tasmanian penal colony in 1839 for participating in the Canadian Rebellion. Read more in the 
Professional photojournalist Samantha DePoy-Warren ’06, who operates IDoClick Wedding Photography in Farmington, recently received “Ceremony” and “Creative Portraits” category awards from the Wedding Photojournalist Association. “Instead of telling a story with words like I used to, I am now telling them with images,” said DePoy-Warren, a former Sun Journal staff writer who is working on a master’s degree in mass communications at UMaine. “My clients provide the who, the what, the where and the when. My images capture the how and the why.” The award-winning images can be seen on her website,