Monthly Archives: April 2007

Update, April 20: Sumar & Kristen were on WMUR news last night, talking about the storm! Check out the online companion article “Workers Stranded On Island During Storm”. It includes video (requires a Windows PC, sorry). The story has also been picked up by WCVB in Boston, under the headline “Nor’easter Strands Pair On Island.”… Read more >

Please note: We have an updated report from Sumar—the damage was more widespread than was first evident. Facilities Manager Sumar Maji reports minor damage on the island after today’s nor’easter. Details are still being gathered, but it looks like we escaped without too much harm! Sumar and the two open-up Pels who were on the… Read more >

Interested in joining the 2007 Pelican community? Star Island Corporation hires nearly 100 seasonal positions each year—people who hold these positions are called “Pelicans.” We are now accepting applications for end-of-season and close-up positions. Towards the end of our conference season, many Pelican positions open up due to staff members with outside obligations (returning to… Read more >

Your diligent conference registrars have been submitting their latest registration information to us this week, and we have now updated the Calendar page with some waitlist information. All Star I, All Star II, International Affairs, and Life on a Star I are currently reporting a waitlist. Contact the relevant registrars for details—short waitlists can sometimes… Read more >

Some conferees have been getting in touch with us to ask questions about Manager’s Cottage, the new housing option for the 2007 season. Manager’s Cottage is a cozy house on the main footpath between the front porch and the chapel. Traditionally it has housed the island manager or other staff. This year we are pleased… Read more >