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Spring Involvement Fair
At the beginning of every semester, representatives from all campus clubs gather to recruit new members. Meet club leaders and sign up for as many clubs as you'd like. Don't be afraid to try new things.
Campus Events
And the Womxn Were There
Join the Race and Ethnicity Programs and Gender and Sexuality Programs for a fun and interactive educational event that will help us to learn more about the Contributions of Black Womxn in supporting King's activism and the broader Civil Right Movement. There will be trivia and prizes! Dinner will be served. 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Campus Events
Making Change Happen: The Civil Rights Movement in America
An exhibit with materials from the Shain collections, including some archival materials of Conn students who were arrested, as well as materials from The Papers of the NAACP.
Campus Events
Connecticut College in the News
dc:publisher The Day Connecticut College kicks off MLK events with discussion on sermon against Vietnam War
Connecticut College kicks off MLK events with discussion on sermon against Vietnam War
Connecticut College kicks off MLK events with discussion on sermon against Vietnam War
Read moredc:publisher India Abroad Born in a “war zone,” activist Binalakshmi Nepram waits for change in India
Born in a “war zone,” activist Binalakshmi Nepram waits for change in India
“I will have to find new resources.” Apart from her work at Connecticut College, Nepram is an active member of the new online University in
Read moredc:publisher The Day Here's what you need to know about the lunar eclipse on Sunday
Here's what you need to know about the lunar eclipse on Sunday
Because of its size, color and occurence in January, it's colloquially being called a "super blood wolf moon."
Read moredc:publisher Los Angeles Times America's love-hate relationship with Marie Kondo and our clutter
America's love-hate relationship with Marie Kondo and our clutter
" ourselves, said Dana Logan, a visiting professor of religious studies at Connecticut College. Think of all the most common New Year's
Read moredc:publisher Inside Higher Ed Popularity of Early Decision Continues to Grow
Popularity of Early Decision Continues to Grow
of applicants, or the very highest level of competitiveness. Connecticut College reported a 25 percent increase in the number of early-
Read moredc:publisher The Day Conn College alumni named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list
Conn College alumni named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list
Conn College alumni named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list
Read moredc:publisher The East Hampton Star Waking Up To Reality of Climate Change
Waking Up To Reality of Climate Change
than today,” said Scott Warren, the Tempel professor of botany emeritus at Connecticut College in New London and a co-author of the study.
Read moredc:publisher The Day Connecticut College partners with organization to assist area students with disabilities
Connecticut College partners with organization to assist area students with disabilities
College Steps is launching a new program for Fall 2019 at Connecticut College to provide supports for young adults living with social,
Read moredc:publisher The Washington Post Don’t be shocked by the North Carolina fraud allegations. Absentee ballots are much less secure than polling places.
Don’t be shocked by the North Carolina fraud allegations. Absentee ballots are much less secure than polling places.
Suttmann-Lea (@Mara_Suttmann) is an assistant professor in the department of government and international relations at Connecticut College.
Read moredc:publisher The Day Conn College students create proposals for New London time capsule
Conn College students create proposals for New London time capsule
Conn College students create proposals for New London time capsule
Read moreNew Hires, Promotions and Transfers
New Staff
Christina Kydd
Human Resources Coordinator
Human Resources
Promotion/Transfer
Kelly Slack
Senior HR Generalist
Classics
Promotion/Transfer
Liz Eames
Director of Human Resources
Human Resources
New Hire
Abbe Walker
Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics
Classics
New Hire
Maria Rosa
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
Biology
New Hire
Michael Rapoport
Visiting Assistant Professor of Arabic Studies
Classics
New Hire
TJ Proechel
Visiting Assistant Professor of Art
Art Studio
New Hire
Peter Mitchell
Visiting Assistant Professor of Government
Government
New Hire
Anthony Melillo
Visiting Assistant Lecturer in Bioinformatics
Computer Science
New Hire
Jaime Mancilla
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
Biology
New Hire
Dana Logan
Visiting Assistant Professor of Religious Studies
Religious Studies
New Hire
Katherine Launer-Felty
Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Chemistry
New Hire
Mathias Elmer
Visiting Professor of Music
Music
New Hire
Brian Dimento
Visiting Assistant Lecturer in Chemistry
Chemistry
New Hire
Michael Cangemi
Visiting Assistant Professor of History
History
New Hire
Benjamin Beranek
Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics
Economics
New Hire
Jennifer Lambertt
Counselor
Student Counseling Center
New Hire
Daveon McMullen
Multicultural Counseling Fellow
Student Counseling Center
New Hire
Jose Flores
Counselor
Student Counseling Center
Promotion/Transfer
Diane Creede
Assistant Director for Instructional Technology
Research Support and Curricular Technology
Promotion/Transfer
Lyndsay Bratton
Assistant Director for Digital Scholarship
Research Support and Curricular Technology
Promotion/Transfer
Jessica McCullough
Director of Research Support and Curricular Technology
Research Support and Curricular Technology
New Hire
Angela Nzegwy
Religious and Spiritual Programs
Religious and Spiritual Programs
Promotion/Transfer
Gloria Kunje-Vincent
Assistant Registrar
Registrar
Promotion/Transfer
Kristi Kerr
Coordinator of Print Services
Printing and Mailing Services
Promotion/Transfer
Lauren Middleton
Senior Assistant to the President
President
New Hire
Martin Lazarus
On Call Post Office Assistant
Post Office
New Hire
Lisa Gorman
On Call/Temporary Office Assistant
Post Office
New Hire
Marysusan Fontaine
On Call Post Office Assistant
Post Office
Promotion/Transfer
Emily Aylward
Manager of Access Services
Library Operations & Building Management
Promotion/Transfer
Carrie Kent
Director of Library Operations & Building Management
Library Operations & Building Management
Promotion/Transfer
Dulmarie Irizarry
Program Coordinator
Institutional Equity and Inclusion
New Hire
Ebony Manning
Associate Dean of Equity Compliance
Institutional Equity and Inclusion
Promotion/Transfer
Lorraine Gruber
Senior Assistant to Senior Admin
Information Services
Promotion/Transfer
Cheryl Miller
Vice President for Human Resources & Organizational Development
Human Resources
New Hire
Ann Bertini
On Call/Temporary Administrative Assistant
Human Resources
Promotion/Transfer
Monica Henry-Seifert
Teacher Aide
Human Development/Children's Program
New Hire
Troy Helme
On-Call Teacher's Aide
Human Development/Children's Program
Promotion/Transfer
Amanda Mayfiled
Associate Vice President for Finance
Finance & Administration
Promotion/Transfer
Trina Learned
Associate Vice President for Facilities Management and Campus Planning
Facilities Management\Administration
New Hire
Lisa Trainor
On Call/Temporary Administrative Assistant
Facilities Management\Administration
Promotion/Transfer
Kyle Berg
Supervisor of Business and Administrative Services
Facilities Management\Administration
Promotion/Transfer
Nicole Byington
Catering Assistant
Events & Catering
New Hire
Rachel Garofalo
Catering Supervisor
Events & Catering
Promotion/Transfer
Merrill Collins
Director of Auxilliary Operations
Events & Catering
Promotion/Transfer
Heather Romanski
Director of Computer Support
Enterprise and Technical Services
Promotion/Transfer
Jean Kilbride
Associate Vice President for Enterprise and Technical Systems
Enterprise and Technical Services
New Hire
Niralee Patel-Lye
Assessment Coordinator & Certification Officer
Education
Promotion/Transfer
Luisa Ocasio
Snack Shop Attendant
Dining Services
Promotion/Transfer
Jean Auguste
Kitchen Cleaner
Dining Services
Promotion/Transfer
Anne Bernhard
Associate Dean of the Faculty
Dean of the Faculty
Promotion/Transfer
Pamela Wrinn
Senior Assistant to the Senior Administrator
Dean of the College
Promotion/Transfer
Jeffrey Cole
Dean of the Faculty
Dean of the Faculty
Promotion/Transfer
Assistant Dean of the College for Connections
Dean of the College
New Hire
Tiffany Thiele
National Media Relations Manager
CommunicationsSocial Media
The Experience
First Flurries
The Experience, Samirah Jaigirdar '22
Experiencing any phenomenon for the first time is always fascinating. However, experiencing something for the first time and being cognizant of it comes with its own set of feelings. For me, this happened when I first saw snow. Growing up in Bangladesh and then eSwatini, I have experienced temperatures ranging from the mid-30s to 110 Fahrenheit. But I had never seen snow.
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Passing the Torch
The Experience, Saadya Chevan '19
As a sophomore, I applied and was accepted to the Ammerman Center for Arts and Technology at Connecticut College. The Center is one of the five academic centers on campus that provide resources to students and faculty doing interdisciplinary work on a specific subject. Learn more about my journey as an Ammerman Scholar.
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So, what does a dramaturg do?
The Experience, David Johnston '19
A dramaturg is someone who reads plays and musicals and does an analysis of the texts to help convey messages and historical context to the cast as well as the audience. In November, I worked as the dramaturg for “Life Is a Dream,” the theater department show at Conn. I came on board in September. Most of the work I did early on was independent research, but I went to some early rehearsals when I was able to go. The show was written by Pedro Calderon de la Barca in 1635, the Spanish Golden Age. My initial research about the time period uncovered themes that were also present in the production–the basic themes of which involve religious ideals, honor and the role of women.
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Surviving my Ammerman Center Midterm
The Experience, Saadya Chevan '19
As a sophomore, I applied and was accepted to the Ammerman Center for Arts and Technology, one of the five academic centers on campus that provides resources to students and faculty doing interdisciplinary work on a specific subject. This year I’m working on my Senior Integrative Project (SIP). SIPs are year-long independent studies for seniors in the College’s four center-certificate programs that culminates in a final performance or installation from each senior in the spring. My project is to develop a piece of classical music where audience members get to participate. .
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Sundae Sunday: A Sweet Start to Every Week
The Experience, Saadya Chevan '19
One night during Fall Break I decided to treat myself to a carton of Ben & Jerry’s from the corner store near my house. When I returned, my mom pointed out that eating ice cream must be a rare treat for me with my meal plan at Conn. “Of course not!” I responded, “There’s always ice cream available in the dining hall. We even have a sundae bar every Sunday.”
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My Dinner With the President
The Experience, Samirah Jaigirdar '22
This October, President Katherine Bergeron had members of the Muslim Student Association (MSA) over to her house for dinner. The MSA at Conn aims to build a warm and comforting environment for Muslim students and to educate the wider Conn community about the nuances of the culture. Established in 2015 by a Bangladeshi Conn alum (just like me!), the MSA has introduced me to new friends and given me a wider exposure to how Islam is practiced in different regions of the world.
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Pressing Pause
The Experience, Lexi Pope ’21
Even when you don’t have an important exam, it’s still important to reset your brain and take a break. This has been something I’ve been good at for the most part, but this year, with my schedule much heavier, it’s something I forget often. In my Psychology of Disorders and Dysfunctions class, we learned about Mindfulness Meditation— a type of meditation where you focus on nothing but the present and yourself in that moment. For a few weeks every class, we would take five minutes or so to do what was called a body scan. We all put our heads on our desks and listened to the voice of the women guiding the meditation, doing as she said, aware of our breathing and surrounding sounds. I found this to be a nice break, helping us to regain our focus for the remaining hour of class time. We were then assigned to practice this five-minute exercise, five days a week, for five weeks. After the five weeks was over I realized how helpful these types of exercises are for me, along with other breaks like running outside or going to yoga. It’s tempting to just climb in bed and take a nap after a long day of classes before starting some homework, but you end up being so much more productive if you take the time to get some fresh air or just do anything that works for you to reset your brain.
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Fall at Conn
The Experience, David Johnston '19
It’s that time of year when the leaves change, and the weather cools down. In New England, we are fortunate enough to experience four full seasons, and the College is located in the perfect area to appreciate it. I’ve created a list of places and things to do during the fall season at Conn both on campus and off. Here are some of my thoughts:
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Sophomore Leadership Program
The Experience, Lexi Pope ’21
One of my biggest fears going from a high school class of 45 students to a college of about 1,900 was how I would leave all of the clubs and activities I was involved in and somehow restart in a different, much larger place. It’s hard to imagine having to transition while also trying to find places, groups and clubs on campus that you want to get involved in. When I arrived at Conn for my first year it was important to me that I joined clubs and took on other responsibilities outside of academics because I wanted to meet new people that I had shared interests with.
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Why is Healthcare so Expensive?
Guest Blogger Daniel Taekmin Nam
Daniel Taekmin Nam '19 is an international student from South Korea. He is majoring in Economics and minoring in Applied Statistics. He is a member of the Connecticut College Football Club (CCFC), and the Pegotty Investment Club. He is currently in the middle of a two-year leave from Conn to serve in the Korean Army. Over the summer, I was granted an exciting opportunity to conduct research on health care economics with Assistant Professor of Economics Mark Stelzner. I was able to pursue my academic interests out of the classroom thanks to the Funded Internship Program our college offers for juniors through the Office of Career and Professional Development.
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Finding My Light
The Experience, Andre Thomas '20
I came from a high school with a lot of amazing students. Among them were some extremely talented artists who, in my opinion, were ahead of their time. Many of these artists were actors from our theater department, a department I called home and which encouraged my passion for acting. However, I also found myself pulling away from its competitive nature. I’ve never been a competitive person, and have never cared to only audition for principal roles or pursued a show just to say I was a part of it. I’m also a person who likes to learn from other people, grow, and at some point be in a position to teach or mentor others. I felt there wasn’t much space for me or many others to do that, and I knew it wasn’t quite the place for me. I’ll admit that one of the main reasons I didn’t think I would major in theater or be involved in the department in any way when I arrived at Conn was because of my assumption that all theater departments are competitive or unwelcoming. I was worried that I wouldn’t have a shot at being in a show and that those active in the department wouldn’t concern themselves with encouraging or recruiting others to join the department.
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Back and Forth
The Experience, Lexi Pope ’21
In one of my very first parent-teacher conferences in elementary school, my teacher informed my mom that I had some trouble with transitions. This hasn’t been something that has changed much. From leaving the beach after a fun day to something more drastic like moving houses, I have never liked change.
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