December 1, 2025
Dear alumni, family and friends of Connecticut College,
I hope you had a restful Thanksgiving and enjoy a wonderful holiday season. As we head into a busy December on campus, I want to share several updates—and extend my gratitude for your continued connection to Connecticut College.
This past Tuesday, our community came together in remarkable ways for Giving Tuesday. I am deeply grateful to all alumni who chose to support Conn as part of this global day of generosity. Your gifts—of any size—make an immediate impact on our students and strengthen the mission of the College. Thank you for all the ways you champion Conn.
All-College Symposium
Thank you, thank you, thank you—to the organizers, faculty, staff, family members, and alumni who supported our students throughout the All-College Symposium on Nov. 6! And thank you to everyone who came out to cheer them on. It was an inspiring day of Connections that showcased the spectacular academic achievements of our students and provided moments of genuine connection.
Budget Update
As mentioned in my last email, the board approved enrollment goals for the next five years. These goals, reflecting the ongoing decline in the college-aged population, will serve as the basis for developing realistic future budgets.
Vice President for Marketing and Communications Search
The search for a new vice president of marketing and communications is underway. Thank you to those serving on the committee:
- Danielle Egan, dean of faculty, chair
- Dodie Sutro Crawford ’89, trustee, chair, marketing and communications board committee
- Ginny Anderson, professor of theater
- Shamus Denniston, associate director of campus safety
- Christina Flowers, director of media relations
- Felicia Glennon, director of annual giving
- Eileen Jenkins, director of admission marketing
- David Longolucco, director of sports information
- Marc Zimmer, Jean C. Tempel ’65, professor of chemistry
December Events
I hope that you will be able to join us at one of Conn’s annual holiday parties and gatherings across the country. Details can be found here.
The College will close for Winter Break on Dec. 24 and will reopen on Jan. 5, 2026. Advancement staff can be reached at (860) 439-2400 on December 26 and 29-31 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.
As the year winds down, I hope the slower-paced moments of winter provide an opportunity for rest and renewal.
Warmly,
Andrea E. Chapdelaine, Ph.D.
President