After nearly three decades of facilitating thoughtful discussions on Christian ethics in the classroom and shaping the future of a newly independent college, Professor Gordon “Mike” Michalson retired at the end of this semester. He will be remembered by his colleagues and students for his gentle leadership, wry wit and unrelenting dedication to the liberal arts.
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Baccalaureate “bacc” season marks the time from late April to the end of the academic year when thesis students present the culmination of a year’s worth of research, achievement and dedication to their chosen topic for their bacc committees and peers. At any other time,…
As students evacuated campus this March in response to the rapidly spreading COVID-19 virus, many were forced to leave behind nonessential items, such as furniture, decorations and dishware, knowing that as soon as the situation allowed, they would be able to return and finish packing…
Professor of Psychology Heidi Harley sent an email to the 2020 graduates on April 9 asking for submissions on behalf of her lab class in order to create a website dedicated to thesis students’ “memories and discoveries.” The course, The Wellbeing of Humans and Other…
Indigenous Awareness Week at New College was planned for the week of March 30 to April 5. The initial programming had been introduced in an email from the Student Event Team (SET) team on March 10 with an offer for students to attend a free…
As the online semester comes to an end, finding ways to push through the final weeks can feel exhausting. Students have noted that their attention spans in class are challenged by the temptation of scanning through different browser tabs, watching videos or even falling asleep.…
In spite of the newfound physical distance and sense of isolation between students and faculty, Compliance Officer, Deputy Title IX Coordinator and alum Taylor Parker (‘14) and thesis student Alex Barbat have continued to recognize and organize Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) for the New…
On the morning of Wednesday, March 25, every resident of Palmer B (B Dorm), one of New College’s smallest, yet closest-knit residence hall communities, received an email from Dean of Student Affairs Mark Stier, letting the group of students know that they were permitted to…
The Philosophy Club, New Life and the Council of Green Affairs are some of the student groups that have been able to continue their weekly meetings through online platforms. The impact that clubs have on the New College community is what motivates club leaders to…
Amidst campus closure, student evacuations and work-from-home guidance, the mailroom staff in Palmer A soldier on. Delivery to student mailboxes at Hamilton center has been suspended, but between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays, students are still welcome to pick up…
