Welcome back? 

I come from the Midwest, and school started for us around August 15. I remember going clothes shopping with my mother, sweaty and sticky, trying on new pants and blouses and wishing that the dress code permitted shorts. (Shorts were allowed only on the last day of school.) Nonetheless, I loved school and the beginning of a new year felt exciting. Who doesn’t like the smell of a box of crayons? 

Fast forward to adulthood and I have spent the last few days feeling like summer went by too fast. We moved my daughter out of her dorm on May 17, but I swear it was just yesterday. We spent two weeks in Maine, and I’m still picking up the remnants of sand and sea glass from my tote bag. How is it possible that my alarm now resets to 5:45 a.m. to ensure my son is out the door for his (gasp!) junior year of high school?  

Whether you embrace your fleeting summer days or are ready to start a new school year, I can promise you that we are thrilled to see campus bustling once again. We’ve missed you! How did your summer go? Do you have thrilling opportunities this fall? We’d love to hear from you! We met some wonderful alumni featured in this month's newsletter. The staff also shared some of their summer adventures as well. Lastly, for the pumpkin spice lovers in our midst, don’t forget that Homecoming is right around the corner. The College will host a tent of tailgate fun. Please stop by and say hello!

Warmly,

Kirsten Halker-Kratz

Assistant Dean, Development and Alumni Relations