FIFA Fever
The FIFA World Cup is taking place right now, and seems to have captured the attention of much of the world. (As I type this midday, I will tell you that I’m rooting for Spain). Rooting for your favorite sports team can be a great […]
A few thoughts on academics from an adviser
UPDATED JUNE 20TH: the Daily Deac below was written days ago, before we got the tragic news of the death of Zachary Zhang (see news release here). Please join me in offering your thoughts and prayers to Zachary’s family, friends, and loved ones. Today […]
Thoughts on travel during breaks
Still away on my travels, so today’s pre-post is about getting to and from campus at breaks. Around this time of year, we typically get questions about the Thanksgiving and Winter breaks and how to schedule flights home for their students. Here’s a few things […]
There is more to it than you may realize
I am traveling this week, so this is one of many pre-posted Daily Deacs. Many years ago, I was in a meeting where our Dean of Residence Life, Donna McGalliard, was discussing the intentionality of our campus design and the fact that our residence hall […]
A very special experience
Happy Black and Gold Friday, Deac families! I am out on PTO today, and then will be traveling west for our Atherton New Student Reception, so this is a pre-post (as will be many of next week’s Daily Deacs). During Commencement weekend, we had a […]