The Wizard of Washington College

There's a wizard at Washington College. Really.

Unfortunately, you can rarely can spot him performing his magic, despite the near miracles he pulls off every day.

For those who don't believe it, see his latest display of spellbinding work, the new Alumni Web Site. No longer do alums need to forage through the entire WC site to find updates! Now all pertinent information is in one easy-to-navigate page.


Shane Brill '03, the web editor for the College (a.k.a. the Web "Wizard"), has been working his magic day and night to create a more dynamic and interactive presence for Washington College on the web. The WashColl site now profiles students, faculty and alumni, telling their stories and accomplishments in their own words.

To keep up with what's new in the social media world, Brill has streamed Twitter, Facebook, and other social media feeds into the site which keeps the content updated and interesting.

Alumni can stay current with new events easily by visiting and subscribing to the Google calendar, reading blogs from the WC community, and learning new ways to stay involved with the College all in one spot.

Quite possibly his biggest success thus far has been inventing online class sites. These pages will become like virtual yearbooks for each class that will never disappear; classes will enjoy archived photos from the past as well as new content from the present.

Speaking softly and carrying a big wand, (Ok, I've never SEEN the wand, but I'm convinced it's hidden under his desk somewhere.) Shane Brill applies his powers to keep the College at the forefront of e-communication. As a result, he's become a force for good, using the web to unite the entire Washington College community.