Dear Davidsonian, It’s the end of February, and students at Davidson are already headed south (and to other destinations around America and around the world) for spring break. Winter sports teams are fine-tuning as they prepare for their conference tournaments over the next couple of weeks, and spring sports teams are out on the playing fields hoping for temperatures to stabilize – what is it with all of this 45-one-day-65-the-next stuff?
Spring break is an important moment in the college calendar. Seniors return from break and are staring down their last two months as students. Final papers and exams loom. Dance, theatre, and other student arts groups show off the work of their semester, or perhaps their year. And of course the earth comes alive around us and under our feet, and that just changes everyone’s outlook on our surroundings. Only three weeks now until the first day of spring! I hope that wherever you are, that the end of winter passes quickly, and that in the new season you can find new ways to connect with Davidson.
Are You Going to Chattanooga for the SoCon Tournament?
First of all, tell us that you are so that we can be prepared. And then be sure you arrive in the city fully outfitted. Get your Davidson basketball tee shirts and other gear before tournament time! Visit the Davidson Bookstore and place your order today.
Alumni Summer College 2009
Led by Professor of History Jonathan Berkey, Alumni Summer College will again offer a topical and timely focus for three days of study and discussion. Converging Cultures: Exploring the Crossroads of Religion and History in the Middle East will be an experience you won’t want to miss. Put June 3-7 on your calendar today, and keep your eyes open for more information coming soon. Interested? Email me and I’ll be sure you receive the brochure when it’s available.
Alumni Travel Opportunities in 2009
Davidson’s alumni travel program is gearing up for another great year in 2009 – and we want you to come along! This year’s trips will be to: · WWII: Normandy to the German Frontier (July 1-9, 2009, hosted by Peter Wagner ’92, Director of Alumni Relations) · Israel (December 5-14, 2009, hosted by Jonathan Berkey, Professor of History) · Presidential trip to Argentina (January 11-23, 2010, hosted by Susan and Tom Ross ’72, President of the College) For more information about these great trips, please contact Eleanor Cross ’01 in the Alumni Office today! NOW is the time to register!
Marshall Worsham ’09 Will Pursue Peace on Smith Scholarship
A Belk Scholar from Savannah, GA, Worsham will study at Oxford University in the coming year. Read more about this well-deserved and exciting opportunity for a truly outstanding individual. Congratulations, Marshall!
Two Upcoming Alumni Engagements on Campus
In the coming days Davidson will welcome to campus Robert Allen ’72 (March 10) and Robert Samuel Gwynn ’69 (March 11). If you’re able to make it to campus to see them, you should!
New Hobart Park Labyrinth Offers Tranquility
College and community members can now take advantage of an ancient means of meditation as they walk Davidson’s new labyrinth. This week’s dedication is another example of student initiative turning ideas into reality.
What’s Next for Stephen Curry?
Our amazing junior guard is up for most of college basketball’s most prestigious awards, to be announced at the conclusion of the season. They’ve got some names you might recognize: Naismith. Robertson. Wooden. Cousy. PoY. You can do your part by placing your vote for Curry in the Cousy balloting.
Support Women’s Hoops in Greenville Tomorrow!
The Davidson women’s basketball team plays their final regular season game at Furman tomorrow, February 28, at 3:00 p.m. in Greenville, SC. A win will be very important for their seeding in next week’s SoCon tournament, so come out to support the ‘Cats!
Wildcat Baseball Opens Strong
A great 4-1 opening homestand and conference student-athlete of the week honors for Matt Webb ’09 marked the beginning of the 2009 baseball campaign.
Kicks From ’Cats Produces 10,500 Pairs of Shoes!
Many thanks to the Davidson family, to Samaritan’s Feet, and to Andrew Lovedale ’09, for orchestrating such a successful service project. Read more about this amazing project, and see Molly Duncan ’11 describe it in an ESPNU feature.
The Careers Office – AND DAVIDSON STUDENTS – Need Your Help
Can you help with finding jobs for Davidson graduates and young alumni? In their password protected system, the Careers Office electronically posts opportunities ranging from entry-level up to five years experience. If you know of opportunities within your company and would like to collect resumes or can give Career Services the contact person with your company, please contact Brenda Harvey. Visit the Career Service employer page for other ways your employer can be recruiting Davidson students and young graduates.
Calling All High School Scholars!
July Experience will conduct its 34th summer residential program for rising juniors and seniors in high school from July 5-25, 2009. If you are aware of academically motivated young people who are ready for a taste of college, encourage them to consider July Experience. Courses are taught by Davidson faculty and students will enjoy a broad range of recreational and co-curricular experiences. You can get more information here or by calling Pat McCue at 704-894-2508.
Your Alma Mater. Love It. Live It. Attend Events in Your Area!
Do the right thing for Davidson – don’t miss out on alumni chapter events in your hometown! Please bookmark the Web page for the alumni chapter near you, and check back regularly. We’ll keep it updated with events and other news that’s coming your way, including information about the locations you should meet up with other Davidson folks to watch basketball telecasts. Keep your eyes open, and bring your Davidson roommates or friends with you!
Check out the Latest Photos from Campus
Keep up with Davidson’s daily life with Davidson News Illustrated. The latest installment is from January 30; you can also see the archived versions. Make Davidson Your Homepage!
What are you waiting for? Keep up to date with all the latest news and information from your dear alma mater. Make http://www.davidson.edu your homepage today! Have photos of your last Davidson gathering or life milestone? Please send them to us for the online scrapbook. Have information that your friends and classmates will want to know? Send a class note for publication in the Davidson Journal and the online class notes page. Has your contact information changed recently? Please send us your address updates, now and in the future. We’ll email you with Davidson news each month, unless there is something too exciting to wait. If you do NOT want to receive these emails, or if your email address changes, please contact Ginny Rucinski in the Alumni Office. I invite your comments about this eNews or Davidson in general. We’d also love to hear your news for inclusion in the class notes of the Davidson Journal. Simply reply to this email and I’ll get back to you. I look forward to hearing from you! With best wishes, Peter Wagner ’92
Director of Alumni Relations
pewagner@davidson.edu
704-894-2642
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