If I were a betting woman, I’d bet that your students are tired, both physically and mentally. From the semester, from finals, from travel home. And perhaps your students don’t want to think about anything taxing just yet. But I hope at some point during […]
All our Deacs have departed for their Winter Break destinations and campus feels empty indeed. I imagine that most of them arrived home tired but happy to see you, and glad to let you climb Laundry Mountain for them :) As you might imagine, it can […]
There is definitely a big drop in the number of students here. Walking across the Quad midday, I only saw two or three students. In Reynolda Hall, where they often find couches and tables and spots to study, there were far fewer students than earlier […]
One of the most crowded places during Finals Week is the ZSR Library. There are many reasons to be there – books, Starbucks, librarians who can help you find sources, but also because of Wake the Library. Wake the Library is the ZSR’s way of providing […]
Finals and the stress of finals tends to get students stirred up. That’s pretty normal. Add to that a lack of sleep, iffy food choices, and/or a lack of exercise, and you can have the perfect storm for anxiety, worry, melodrama, etc. You know that […]
Was lastnight. What a blast! Tons of students, all of whom had hearty appetites for eating breakfast at 1o or 11 pm :) Got to see lots of Chem students, Econ students, Philosophy students, some student-athletes, and a fantastic group who did the Electric Slide. […]
Finals are happening. This typically brings out the grungiest and most comfortable clothing your students can find (clean is optional) – and also tends to bring out the gallows humor. If your Deacs need a little pick me up, first and foremost we recommend
Last Day of Classes. Hard to believe this semester is almost at end. Exams will begin on the 7th – you can see the exam schedule online to see the range of times exams are offered. As your students prepare for Winter Break, there are […]
Some of our Deac parents and families have already seen snow this season. We’ve got none of it in the forecast, but if you want a glimpse of what life looks like on those occasions where we do have snow, a few pics are below. […]
And the grey, drizzle has not really let up. We need some relief and some sunshine to brighten up what is already a stressful week (last week of classes). Hopefully all our parents and families remembered that tuition was due yesterday, December 1st. If not, […]