Library Associates Events

October 14th

William L. MacDonald, considered the foremost American authority on Roman architecture, entertained 150 Associates and other friends of the library in the Intercultural Center with a talk on the world of the emperor Hadrian, the subject of his latest book: Hadrian's Villa and Its Legacy. The event culminated with a reception and book signing by Professor MacDonald, who is currently working on An Historical Exploration, the third volume in his series on the architecture of the Roman Empire.

November 17th

Peter J. Tanous (C'60) posed for 75 Associates and friends the tantalizing question of the past few years: "Can You Beat the Market?" Tanous, president of Lynx Investment Advisory, Inc., is the author of Investment Gurus, a critically acclaimed best seller, copies of which he signed following his talk
during a reception hosted by Edward C. Ponzi (B'90), a member of the Library Associates. Tanous has served as a member of the boards of advisors of both the College of Arts and Sciences and Lauinger Library.
 
December 6th (in New York)

Paul LeClerc, President and Chief Executive of the New York Public Library, addressed a group of 50 Associates and New York supporters on the topic of "Creating 21st Century Libraries." LeClerc, facing the challenge of bringing the extensive resources of his library into the 21st century, spoke on the difficult task of moving information technology into the library, or, more importantly, bringing the library out to the world. The event, held at the Racquet and Tennis Club, was generously hosted by the Library Advisory Council, with special thanks due to Andrea K. Feirstein (F'79), to David Walsh (C'58), and to Holland Goss (I'91) for her work with the NYPL in making the event possible.

December 11th

This year's Holiday Party, held as usual in the historic Riggs Library, enjoyed record attendance and proved to be a wonderfully festive event. Alvaro Ribeiro, S.J., of the College's Department of English, reflected on the meaning of the season, and the Georgetown University Chimes once again entertained, very much a part of a tradition in the making