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How far away is…? Some step counts

One of the longstanding myths on campus is that Palmer and Piccolo residence halls are way, way, way farther out than any of the other halls, even the northernmost ones.  I walked from the very center of the main Quad to the upperclass residence halls […]


Some advice as new families depart campus

Today is a busy day here with advising the new first-year students and wrapping up the Orientation activities for parents and families.  Our newest Deacs will still have a boatload of Orientation activities Friday through Sunday.  I want to mention one thing to the Daily […]


The 2nd happiest day of the year

Greetings from Move-In central!  We’re embedded here all day in Benson 401 meeting and greeting parents and families.  And honestly y’all, it is SO MUCH FUN.  The happiest day on campus, other than Commencement day. So far it’s been a whirlwind of families coming and […]


Georgia O’Keeffe – Living Modern

One more pre-posted blog entry before Move-In :) This past Friday I went to the opening of the Georgia O’Keeffe – Living Modern exhibit at Reynolda House.  If you are coming to campus to move your student in, please consider buying tickets and seeing […]


Nearly total eclipse

Warning: this is a pre-post, friends; I am off today and tomorrow to enjoy the last bit of time with ’27 Deac before he starts 7th grade.  By the time you read this, the near-total eclipse will be over, and I hope it was a […]


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