It doesn’t smell like snow – and those of you in snow-prone areas know there is a distinct smell in the air when snow is coming – but boy it sure looks like it could snow at any minute. Yesterday was sunny and nearly 70, […]
Your Deacs are back and today they get to enjoy a wonderfully warm and sunny day. It’s nearly 70, sunny, and gorgeous. And tomorrow it’s supposed to be in the low 40s. That’s way too much weather zigging and zagging for my taste. Speaking of […]
We’re winding down to the end of the semester and with Thanksgiving over and finals approaching. Students are going to be hunkered down making the last push on papers and test prep, and as such it’s probably going to be a slow couple of news […]
Hopefully each of our Daily Deac readers enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday, with family, much to be grateful for, and of course plenty of good food. Since it’s a long holiday weekend and the office is closed – and food is on everyone’s minds […]
On behalf of the Parent Programs office, we wish your family a safe, healthy, and happy Thanksgiving. We wish you: A table full of family, friends, and loved ones Bellies that are full and hearts that are light Good health and a positive spirit […]
The Daily Deac is out today, getting an early start on Thanksgiving. I sent this message to my academic advisees lastnight, and thought I’d share it with you today. While your students are home with you, you might have your own words of wisdom you […]
The exodus of our students is well underway. I took a walk around campus midday and it was cool, grey, and quiet. The parking lots are starting to have a lot of open spaces, and you can see some students toting luggage to cars. People […]
It’s almost break, and judging by the cars in the parking lots, some of the students appear to have gone home already, possibly because of the predictions for iffy mid-Atlantic weather on Wednesday. We had a cold and rainy Sunday through most of the day, […]
Yesterday I was up on the Quad and in the Benson Center and was witness to preparations for the holidays. On the Quad, pine garlands were being placed on the arches and light poles. A Christmas tree was being set up in front of […]
Yesterday was Gratitude Day, where the OPCD was encouraging students to Tweet what they are grateful for (and win a chance for Chipotle! a win for everyone!). There was also an opportunity to share what they are grateful for outside the Pit from 11 am-1 […]
