Nine of the Foundation Board of Directors members meeting in-person with Interim President Richard Corcoran in the Keating Center. Screenshot taken by Sophia Brown

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New College Foundation abstains from voting on Corcoran’s salary, claims to have unallocated funds available

The New College Foundation—the direct-support organization that raises public and private funds for New College—has come under increased scrutiny this past month, starting on Feb. 13 when Board of Trustees (BOT) Chair Debra Jenks announced that the Foundation would be covering Interim President Richard Corcoran’s…

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March 21, 2023

Kevin Yang—visiting from the Yale School of Architecture—presenting Novos a board game titled “New Circus in Town,” built to model his vision of a future New College campus. (Taken by Mark McDermott.)

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New College Challenge welcomes Yale architects to present visions of campus remodeling

Last year, former President Patricia Okker kicked off the New College Challenge: a campus initiative described as “a path to address the issues of social, economic and environmental resilience—issues that have a direct impact on New College, our community and our future” on the New…

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March 21, 2023

Students from last year's VIP Weekend, looking over the New College bayfront. Photo provided by C’erra Tubbs, William Lopez, and Destiny Peterson.

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VIP Weekend canceled: how, why and what will replace it

New College’s Valuing Inclusivity Program (VIP) Weekend was an event intended to bring prospective students of color on campus for a weekend stay in current students' dorms, giving them the opportunity to attend on-campus events and get a glimpse at student life. However, on Mar.…

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March 21, 2023

New College stock photo. (Courtesy of New College website.)

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Study locations for when your dorm isn’t cutting it

The feeling of sitting at a dorm desk, staring at a screen and trying to put words together for a paper due at 11:59 p.m. while just not being able to is a universal experience. Sure, studying at cafes is fun, but it can get…

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March 21, 2023

Those participating in public comment stood at this podium to address the BOT. Photo taken by Sophia Brown

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OP-ED: Open Letter to the New College Community

Submitted by David Land ('70) To everything there is a seasonA time for every purpose under heaven a time to be born and a time to die,a time to plant and a time to harvest, a time to kill and a time to heal,a time to…

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March 21, 2023

Bobbi seen around campus. Photo taken by Chloe Rusek.

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A memorial to Bobbi: New College says goodbye

In memory of Bobbi, a beloved stray cat who recently and tragically lost their life to a car accident on Mar. 1, students are honoring the impact they had on those on campus. Bobbi may have been a wandering soul, but they touched the hearts…

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March 14, 2023

Qadira Locke’s Panel Presentation. Picture courtesy of Professor Kerrianne Gamache.

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An NCF student’s guide to presenting at national academic conferences

Academic conferences are largely attended by graduate students and professors to share their findings and build community, but here at New College, we are required to participate in a minimum of three Independent Study Periods (ISP) where we get a headstart on doing research and…

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March 14, 2023

Live capture of an intense rally at the tournament. (Taken by Chloe Rusek.)

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Serving at the Novo Volleyball Tournament

On Mar. 12, New College students and faculty hit the freshly redone courts to play in a competitive Volleyball Tournament. The heated games lasted from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. as students enjoyed hot dogs, burgers and cold drinks on the sidelines. Crowds lined up…

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March 14, 2023

An image of College Hall. (Taken by Isaac Tellechea.)

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New alumni board will operate outside the New College Foundation

A group of alumni have begun the process of starting a new board independent of the New College Alumni Association (NCAA), with the primary goal of separating from the New College Foundation. Although the average student’s tenure on New College’s campus only lasts four years,…

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March 7, 2023

Anthropology Lab bulletin board. Picture courtesy of Gaby Batista.

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Anthropology Commons seeks to connect the NCF community through alumni panel

Assistant Professor of Anthropology and International & Area Studies Yidong Gong is making moves during the spring semester to engage more New College students in the study of all things anthropology. The Anthropology Commons takes place at least once a month in the Anthropology Lab,…

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March 7, 2023