This morning your students are waking up to a grey and windy – and much colder – day. The five day forecast shows temperatures a lot cooler than we’ve had. Though the fall leaves are right now at their most beautiful, this is the […]
It’s Friday morning, Deac families. There were two main football events yesterday: the pregame tailgate, which believe me our students were going out for in force. I have been meeting with my academic advisees to do spring course registration discussions, and there were a lot […]
Yesterday was Project Pumpkin, and it could not have been a nicer day on campus. It was sunny and high 70s, which was ideal weather. Our students did a fantastic job making the Quad fun and inviting for our visiting children. There literally were […]
Lastnight some students gathered in the Annenberg Forum of Carswell Hall to watch the presidential debate. Our intern happened to be there and gathered this picture, telling us that “Using clickers, students in the audience have the opportunity to vote on various questions during […]
Over the weekend I heard the sad news that Mike Farrell (P ’10), had passed away. Mr. Farrell was not someone I knew personally, but every day as I come in to work I stop and look at the Farrell Hall construction site, and for […]
If your student is coming home for Fall Break, or if he/she is bringing home friends too, here are a few suggestions of things to consider. They will eat. A lot. And will appreciate anything homemade. Think about your student’s favorite foods, and double the […]
Judging by the parking lots on campus, it looks like Fall Break – which technically starts tomorrow – came early for some of our students. While it is normally not easy to find a late-morning parking spot in your lot of choice, today there seemed […]
Fall break is right around the corner, and that means some of our students will be embarking on road trips – either near or far – to head to their own home or maybe a roommate or friend’s home. And some of my fondest memories of […]
If your student has an 8 or 9 am class today, they are going to be unhappy. Right now it is a pelting rain, and there are big enough puddles that if you are a young lady wearing flat shoes, they will be soaked […]
As we look to the end of this week – and just one more school week before Fall Break – it’s worth noting that there is a heck of a lot of programming scheduled for your students in their leisure time. Our friends in […]
