Word: widerman
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...that's a reality of life for Paul Widerman '83, who has recently become the alumni advisor to the Society of Nerds and Geeks (SONG...
...When [SONG President] Jeremy Kahn told me he was forming this organization, I realized that I was a closet nerd or geek by the way I was leading my life up until this point and all the things I think about," said Widerman. "I find myself being stereotyped in a way that I have fought against all my life...Clearly people have some conception of what nerds or geeks are supposed to look like. I don't look like that, but somewhere in my own mind I think of myself...
Though he may not look like a geek, Widerman definitely does not come across as a stud. The former Crimson wrestler is 5-ft., 2-in. tall, 118-lbs. and balding. Aside from being Harvard's assistant wrestling coach, Widerman is a strict vegetarian who teaches yoga and dance classes at Harvard...
...alternate in the 1984 Olympics, Widerman's wrestling ability ties into his interest in Zen philosophy. He claims success depends on getting the body in the right rhythm and manipulating different energy levels...
...Coach Peckham is a good motivator," Widerman added. "He's trying to push them to that high level. If they can stay healthy and continue to progress at the same rate, they will continue to do well...