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A brief description of industrialist and philanthropist Barre Seid and some of his activities that have caused controversy.

A blog constructed to assist Shimer College alumni and students in understanding the future developments of the College.

A blog created by Shimer student Jonathan Timm to relate the latest news regarding Thomas Lindsay and the Board of Trustees.

Public statements by the parents of Shimer College students about the school, its mission, and the crisis caused by President Thomas Lindsay

A group of Shimer students greet trustee Patrick Parker as he enters the building where a board meeting will be held.

Shimer students gather to protest at the college board meeting.

Shimer College student Adrien Nelson holds sign reading "No Tuition Without Representation" during a protest of a Board of Trustees meeting in February 2010.

WBEZ reporter Eilee Heikenen-Weiss interviews a Shimer College student during a protest of a Board of Trustees meeting in February 2010.

An article in the Chicago Reader that gives a concise overview of the Lindsay matter with comments from both faculty and board members.

Editorials: 6 Nominees to the Board of Trustees "Indefinitely Tabled" - Shimer Students at the Hamilton Institute? - The May '08 By-law changes and Shimer College's alleged "dysfunctional" government.

Report: Growing suspicion pits the president…