In August, the Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) welcomed new nurse practitioner Erin Comerford. Comerford became a registered nurse in 1990 and later returned to school for her Master’s degree, becoming a nurse practitioner in 2000. “I mostly work with elderly people,” Comerford said, adding…
A new addition to student clubs on campus, Model United Nations (NCFMUN) serves as an educational simulation and academic competition in which students learn about international diplomacy and relations within the United Nations. Even for students who are not interested in foreign and international policy,…
When Michele Lipman is not baking something delicious or spending time with her golden retriever puppy, she is caring for and being “mom” to the students of New College. In August, the Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) welcomed nurse practitioners Michele Lipman and Erin Comerford…
Between securing global Internet trafficking routes and writing three theses throughout his education, Professor of Computer Science Matthew Lepinski developed an interest in teaching. Lepinski, who got his doctorate in computer science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), worked with BBN Technologies for…
B Dorm resident adviser (RA), Palm Court Party thrower, and coordinator for campus engagement are just some of the many hats that alumna Konnie Kruczek ('95) has worn in her 15 years at New College. Kruczek oversees the AmeriCorps VISTA Program that fuels volunteerism on…
February 18, 2015 / Volume XXXVII / Issue I When Michael Tod Edgerton took creative writing courses in college, he did not view the professors and the resources as the most valuable part of his experience. For him, the best part was the community of…
First year Harold Gonzalez, a pre-med AOC from Miami, talked to the Catalyst about his childhood in Central America and Miami, his impressive national chess ranking and his passion for change. Where did you grow up? What was your childhood like? I was born in…
As Director of Research, Instruction and Outreach Services at the Jane Bancroft Cook Library (JBCL) Caroline Reed pulls from her background as a social worker every day. “People come to you with a need and you show them resources so they can help themselves,” Reed…
