Quote of the day
I don't say 'Tis impossible for an impudent man not to rise in the world, but a moderate merit with a large share of impudence is more probable to be advanced than the greatest qualifications without it.
David W. Oxtoby

Born: October 17, 1951 (age 73)
Bio: David William Oxtoby is the ninth and current president of Pomona College. He has held this position since July 1, 2003. A theoretical chemist, he received his bachelor's degree in chemistry and physics at Harvard University and his Ph.D.
Known for:
- Principles of Modern Chemistry (1986)
- Chemistry: Science of Change (1993)
- Chemistry: Science of Change 2 (1994)