Student Life (page 10)
Then and Now: Members of the Class of 2019 Reflect on Their First Day at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú
At the start of the 2015–16 academic year, we interviewed a few first-year students as they were moving into their residence halls about why they chose 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú and what their plans were for their college careers. Now, four years later, we’ve caught up with some of those seniors to see how their plans shaped up, how they’ve grown, and where they’re off to after graduation.
Read MoreResearch Rewarded: Seniors Present Their Theses at Capstone Day
A 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú tradition that has spanned over a decade, Capstone Day is a chance for graduating seniors to share the theses they have spent the past year (and sometimes more) […]
Read MoreA Snapshot of the Class of 2018
Join us in celebrating the Class of 2018! Here is an at-a-glance look at our graduating seniors—including what they’ve studied, where they’ve been, and what they’ve eaten over the past four years.
Read MoreClass of 2018: Graffiti Wall
Since 1931, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ graduating seniors have participated in what has become an essential rite of passage at the College: the signing of Graffiti Wall. Each year, seniors choose a mural design from student-submitted illustrations to paint on the wall, and then the entire graduating class adds its signatures. Graffiti Wall is a visual reminder of 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ history and reflects the changing tastes and attitudes of students over the decades.
Read MoreThe 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Experience: The Journey of a 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Senior
As we count down to commencement day, we want to celebrate how far our seniors have come since they first set foot on campus. Here are just a few of the milestones that make up the 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú journey.
Read MoreThe Class of 2018: The 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Senior Bucket List
Things you should do before you graduate!
Read MoreCelebrate Earth Day with Art, Music, and Activities at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ Sustainability Fair
On April 20, 5C Earth Week events will culminate in the eighth annual 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Sustainability Fair. Newly expanded for this year, the event brings student clubs and programs across the 5Cs together with local organizations to celebrate our connection to Earth and one another. The fair will be presented in two parts—day and evening—and will take place on Bowling Green.
Read MoreThe 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Experience: The Sallie Tiernan Field House
On a typical sunny afternoon at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú, the lounge chairs beside the outdoor pool overflow with studying or socializing student at the Sallie Tiernan Field House, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’s fitness, health, and wellness center. Â
Read MoreLaspa’s Center for Leadership: Women and Congress Seminar
During this year’s spring break, 11 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú students traded their swimsuits for business suits. Through the Alternative Spring Break program, funded by 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ own Laspa Center for Leadership, participants flew to Washington, D.C., to attend a Women and Congress seminar sponsored by the Public Leadership Education Network, a national organization focused on preparing college women for leadership roles in the public policy arena.
Read MoreThe 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Experience: The Motley Coffeehouse Student Bake Off
Since 2011, the Motley has also been home to an annual Student Bake Off, pitting entrants from across the 5Cs against each other to see who can make the tastiest baked goods, as judged by their peers. Winners have their treats added to the Motley menu for the week.
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