The BellWisdom From Dawn: An Alumna on Identity, Poetry and Belonging
This month, Melanie Hyo-In Han ’16 zoomed in to Homecoming and Family Weekend from Seoul, South Korea, to share her new collection of poetry with the Gordon community. Here are some of the highlights Han discussed during her public reading and interview with Professor of English Mark Stevick.
Education Majors Jump in to Close Literacy Gap
Gordon students Bethany Carsey ’22, Clara Mund ’22, Olivia Rose ’22, and Kalyn Oliveira ’22 were four of the student-teachers working in Chelsea over the summer to get students back on track with their learning, after the pandemic and the transition to remote learning created a major literacy gap for young readers.
How to Think Like an Entrepreneur
Last week, the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) hosted Altar Live CEO Stephanie Leathe ’16 and COO Andrew Amann for Open Coffee—a weekly story hour where students can learn about the opportunities and challenges of starting a business from real nonprofit leaders and small business owners.
Good News from Program Approval for Gordon’s School of Education
Following a required and routine reauthorization process from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education last month, Gordon’s School of Education received “full approval” in all areas—and was commended as “Exemplary” in one area.
New Faculty Faces This Fall
Along with the hundreds of new students joining the Gordon community this fall are several new faculty members. Here is a little about the experience and expertise they’re bringing to our community.