Many members of the cohort of 2015 graduated on May 17, 2019. The cohort of 2016 will still have to wait for their turn to walk the stage. New College’s May 2020 graduation, initially cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, was postponed until December…
The search to replace New College President Donal O’Shea has been kicked into high gear with the formation of a presidential search committee, led by Board of Trustees Chair Mary Ruiz. O’Shea has led the College since 2012 and plans to step down from his…
Thomas had arranged the layout for this event to include 16 tables and 32 chairs total. Kessie said that one person would be seated per table. Sophia Brown/Catalyst On Sept. 10, brief speculation about a police banquet held in an enclosed space on campus arose…
Dancigers has interviewed four alums so far, but hopes to continue expanding the New Sonic Field in the future. With less people on-campus and social distancing measures in effect, New College is close to becoming a ghost town. Weekend nights were filled with music and…
New College welcomed a new administrative assistant, Mike Jones, to round out staffing for the Office of Outreach and Inclusive Excellence (OOIE). Jones has extensive experience with non-profit organizations and theater in the local Sarasota community. “The theater community gives me insight on how these…
The annual fall elections have begun with twelve positions currently open. Early and late fall elections were combined after changes to the New College Student Alliance (NCSA) Great Book. The petitioning period started on Monday, Oct. 12 and has been extended until Wednesday, Oct. 21…
Latinx Heritage Month (LHM) is celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15 across the globe. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, New College kicked off LHM with a virtual museum exhibiting photography and visual work from students and artists in the Sarasota area. Although the…
Acting Provost Suzanne Sherman became the official Provost on Friday, October 2, per an email announcement by President Donal O’Shea. Sherman served as acting provost for over a month after Barbara Feldman resigned on September 1. As provost, Sherman will focus on increasing academic programs…
On October 1, Damon Wade began his new job as New College’s Vice President for Enrollment Management. Wade will take over for Interim Dean of Enrollment Management Sonia Wu and will be the first permanent vice president for enrollment management since Joy Hamm’s resignation in…
Signs reminding students to wear masks have been set up near the entrance to the New College Cafe and at each table. Living during the COVID-19 pandemic means some daily activities that were once trivial have now become complicated. Going grocery shopping has become something…
