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Wisdom 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.
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Psychologist Shares Five Tips to Help Kids Manage Stress
Bestselling author and expert psychologist Janine Halloran ’00 gave a talk at Homecoming 2021 that outlined her top tips for helping children cope with stresses.
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Similarities in the Margins: Fall Archives Exhibits
From Ancient Egypt to the Civil Rights Movement, three exhibits on display at Gordon this fall connect history with 21st-century topics.
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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.
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Lives of Impact: Spotlighting the 2021 Homecoming Awardees
Honorees for the 2021 Homecoming Awards: A Celebration of Faithful Leadership exemplify Christ-like service and Christian character in a range of fields.
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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.
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.
A Peek Behind the Scenes of an Orchestra and a Glimpse into the Future
A summer internship with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra introduced music major Hunter Hess ’22 to new career possibilities and inspirations.
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.
4 Financial Aid Tips for College Savings Month
September is College Savings Month and The Bell teamed up with Admissions and Student Financial Services to bring some tips on navigating the affordability aspect of the college search and decision process.