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Project Pumpkin!

Yesterday was Project Pumpkin, our Volunteer Service Corps’ big event for local schoolchildren.  The students plan and organize an amazing Halloween carnival so that local kids have a safe and secure place to trick-or-treat and enjoy games.  The day was perfect for Project Pumpkin […]


Back To It

Yesterday I was in the library about midday.  I was surprised to find most of the tables in the atrium filled. Students were there with their laptops, working diligently. I climbed the atrium stairs up to the Reference library section and happened to look […]


A Quiet Morning Over Campus

The sun is rising sort of warm and golden in the sky this morning.  Campus is quiet at 8 am, except for those who are either avid runners or who have 8:00 classes.  Fall break is over, and h0pefully your students got to spend some […]


Pictures from the Fall

Since it’s Fall Break today, the Daily Deac is taking a look back at some recent photos of campus and campus events.  Enjoy the beautiful sunset over the Chapel, some canine and lederhosen-clad toddler companions on campus, seeing Dr. and Mrs. Hatch at the football […]


Staying in Town for Fall Break?

Ok, so Fall Break is Friday-Sunday, and while a lot of students will be headed elsewhere, there will be some who stay in town.  So, what should your students do if they are going to have a “staycation”? Pilot Mountain – about 30 minutes […]


It’s Almost Fall Break

Fall Break is on Friday, which means our students are frantically finishing the last of their papers and projects and taking whatever tests they may have as we hit the middle of the semester.  While technically they only have off on Friday, some of our […]


Arnold Palmer

One of the brightest spots during Homecoming weekend was that a living legend was back on campus – Arnold Palmer.  He was here because our newly renovated on campus golf complex has been named in his honor. Mr. Palmer is a legend.  He was […]


On the Value of a Liberal Arts Education

Homecoming was this past weekend, and with the exception of a regrettable loss on the gridiron, it was a fabulous weekend.  We celebrated reunions for classes ending in 1s and 6s – everyone from the Class of 1961 to the Class of 2006.  Having a […]


Welcome Home for Homecoming!

Happy Homecoming Friday!  As you can imagine, it’s a busy time for us on campus.  Here’s a look back at some of the best photos from Homecoming 2010 to show you what a great time we’re going to have this Homecoming!


Campus Experiences Checklist

My colleagues in Campus Life do a terrific job creating a vibrant atmosphere on campus and offering a wide variety of activities, events, and outlets for students’ energies and passions. They put together a checklist that is intended for first year students, but […]


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