Crisp
It is a crisp, cold day on campus today. High of maybe 53, but with the breeze my weather app says it feels like 40. It was cold enough that when I was walking the middle part of campus to and from a meeting, there […]
This is what happens…
When it is the beginning of February and it is nearly 80 degrees: The daffodils emerge from the soil and the pink trees start to bloom waaaaaaaaaay earlier than expected. This weekend was stunningly good weather. I was here on campus yesterday […]
Points to Ponder
Seems like I’ve talked to a number of first-years and sophomores lately about whether and when to go abroad. To the question of “should I do it?” my answer is an unequivocal “yes, as long as your family is ok with it” (I can’t make […]
Sky on fire
I don’t know what has been up with the weather this week, but we have had a series of unbelievable sunrises. More than once on my way to work, I have thought “I wish Ken Bennett were here to capture this!”, thinking that he was […]
A new week
Was up on the Quad around 11 am this morning. Happily, it is a sunny day, but it is also pretty cold, low 40s. Most of the students were bundled up in jackets and scarves and boots. In weather like this, people walk quickly to […]
Today we hear from Daily Deac readers!
Today we have a special surprise – a couple of submissions from Deac families. The first is a picture from sunny downtown Los Angeles. Many thanks to our P’20 Deac Dad from LA! Look at those blue skies! Happily we have sun today too. […]
Travel update – and a tough topic
THIS JUST IN: Due to potential travel issues, Residence Life and Housing has changed its spring semester move-in date: students can arrive tomorrow if they wish. Students were sent an email this afternoon. Details here. Now to today’s other business…every year at this time I struggle […]
Pic of the Day: the Wacky Lap
Hope your Deacs are getting lots of rest and relaxation during the break! Hit the Bricks, held every fall to raise money for the Brian Piccolo Cancer Fund, is an amazing campus tradition. During the day-long relay, teams have the opportunity to dress in costume […]
Pic of the Day: Pros vs. Joes
Hope you are enjoying having your Deacs home! As we continue our own winter break, today’s pic of the day is from the Pros vs. Joes event at Orientation, where teams of students take on pros in a variety of sporting contests. There’s always a […]
I only do this a couple times a year, y’all
All, I’m getting ready to head out for winter break myself, and with the cold here, I thought it might be time for a warm and fuzzy. Part of the job of our office is to communicate with parents and families as best we can, […]