INTERNATIONALADVENTURE - Northampton Community College
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wrought. The earth is sick<br />
– perhaps a more vital threat<br />
than terrorism or war.<br />
I’ve stepped over bodies<br />
piled deep under the muck<br />
of a devastating mudslide in<br />
Colombia and climbed to a<br />
mountaintop with Haitians<br />
who believe if they just get a<br />
little closer to their God, he<br />
may fi nally hear them. I’ve<br />
photographed the fi rst breath<br />
of a baby and the unmistakable<br />
expression of death as the<br />
light leaves someone’s eyes.<br />
It’s photographs that become a<br />
lasting and tangible memorial<br />
for loved ones lost.<br />
I’ve been humbled to<br />
witness acts of grace by those<br />
some would think the least<br />
among us. People living in abject<br />
poverty offer this stranger their<br />
last piece of bread and shelter<br />
from harm. They are not famous<br />
or world leaders. Their success<br />
is not measured by wealth or<br />
even literacy, but by character<br />
and virtues. Sometimes the<br />
dignity with which people deal<br />
with adversity is most revealing.<br />
We are challenged not only<br />
to examine issues and expose<br />
problems but also to fi nd poetry<br />
in everyday lives.<br />
It has been said that when<br />
you make a photo, you take a<br />
piece of the soul. As well, you<br />
give a part of yours. There are<br />
pieces of my soul scattered all<br />
over the earth. Indeed, it’s what<br />
makes me whole.<br />
What have I learned<br />
along the way? To tread<br />
lightly, and with purpose. To<br />
follow your heart and to trust<br />
your gut. To keep the inquisitive<br />
eyes of a child.<br />
And to cherish with every<br />
breath, those elusive and transcendent<br />
“wow” moments. u<br />
ANNIVERS NNIVE<br />
R SARY AR<br />
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APresidential<br />
Ambassador Reunion<br />
Tuesday, August 7<br />
<strong>College</strong> Center,<br />
Main Campus 6 p.m.<br />
Alumni Baseball Game<br />
Saturday, August 25<br />
Baseball Field,<br />
Main Campus 1 p.m.<br />
Alumni Soccer Game<br />
Saturday, August 25<br />
Soccer Field,<br />
Main Campus 2 p.m.<br />
Phi Theta Kappa Reunion/<br />
Networking Mixer<br />
Tuesday, September 18<br />
Alumni Hall, Main Campus<br />
6 p.m.<br />
Class of 1967-69<br />
Reunion Luncheon<br />
Wednesday, September 19<br />
Alumni Hall, Main Campus<br />
11:30 a.m.<br />
Eucation<br />
Early Childhood Education<br />
Reunion Luncheon<br />
Saturday, September 29<br />
Reibman Hall, Main Campus<br />
11:30 a.m.<br />
Hispanic Alumni<br />
Mixer *<br />
September 2007<br />
Alumni Awards Mixer<br />
Wednesday, October 17<br />
Alumni Hall, Main Campus<br />
5:30 p.m.<br />
<strong>Community</strong><br />
Fabric Awards<br />
Saturday, October 27<br />
Spartan Center, Main Campus<br />
6 p.m.<br />
Offi ce Administration/<br />
Secretarial Science Reunion<br />
Luncheon<br />
Saturday, November 3<br />
David A. Reed <strong>Community</strong><br />
Room, Main Campus<br />
11:30 a.m.<br />
Alumni<br />
Basketball Games*<br />
Sunday, November 4<br />
Spartan Center<br />
Alumni Art Show<br />
Opening Reception<br />
Thursday, November 8<br />
Communications Hall, Main<br />
Campus 5 p.m.<br />
Athletic Hall of Fame<br />
Induction Ceremony *<br />
Thursday, November 29<br />
Spartan Center, Main Campus<br />
* Time/date to follow<br />
alumni REUNIONS<br />
The Alumni Association has a full schedule planned for this year’s<br />
celebration of the <strong>College</strong>’s 40th anniversary. Check your mailbox<br />
for invitations and updates. For more information on these<br />
events, contact the Alumni Offi ce at alumni@northampton.edu or<br />
610 . 861 . 5088.<br />
www.northampton.edu/alumni<br />
SUMMER 2007 ● NCC<br />
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