Welcome to Camel Clips - a virtual open house for the Class of 2024
June 1: YOUR FINAL CAMEL CLIPS
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- Today’s the day! Enrollment deadline. Counselors are standing by ready to take your call if you have more questions before you enroll.
- Come on and Zoom! On Thursday, June 11, at 4 p.m., Dean of First-Year Students Emily Morash, Associate Dean for Student Engagement Geoff Norbert and a Student Adviser will host a Zoom about what you can expect in your first year. The link will be shared soon ...
- … in the next Summer Update email you’ll receive from Deans Morash and Norbert. They send them regularly and you’ll want to read them all because they contain important information you'll need to become a student at Conn!
- We hope these Camel Clips have given you a sense of who we are and allowed you to see what it means to be a member of our Camel community. Our Class of 2020 knows this wasn’t the senior year you expected, so they wanted to offer some words of wisdom.
Joyce Bennett and Kim Sanchez
On Conn’s ongoing work with our local food bank
Juan Daniel Garcia ’20
On students expressing themselves
Anne Lizarralde ’91
Senior Research Scholar, Botany Department
On donating PPE to local organizations
Clayton Potter
Community Learning Coordinator
On helping our neighbors during the pandemic
Miles Schwartz Sax
Arboretum Director
On our vibrant and verdant Arboretum
THIS IS IT! YOUR FINAL CAMEL CLIP. AND WE THINK IT’S THE BEST ONE YET ...
CONN’S CLASS OF 2020
Week of May 25
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- Next Monday, June 1, is the deadline to enroll at Conn. If you have any last-minute questions, contact the admission counselor for your area.
- You’re definitely going to want to join our next Facebook Live: Cian Murphy '23 just finished his first year at Conn and he’s got a lot of life hacks to share! Log in to the Class of 2024 Facebook group on Wednesday, May 27, at 7:30 p.m., and don’t forget to bring your questions.
Current students want to have coffee with you! This week’s Coffee with a Camel hosts are listed below, along with a little information about each. Just select the Camel with whom you’d like to have coffee:
Julia Graham ’22
Major: Environmental Studies, Slavic Studies (intended)
Center: Goodwin-Niering Center for the Environment
Extracurriculars: Admission Tour Guide, Coffee Closet Barista, Writing Center Tutor, Sustainability Fellow in the Office of Sustainability, SafetyNet, Presidential Scholar, 2020 Center/Pathway Research Scholarship Recipient, Proctor Scholarship for Summer Language Study
Luci McGlynn ’22
Major: Economics
Minor: East Asian Studies
Center: Toor Cummings Center for International Studies and the Liberal Arts
Extracurriculars: Honor Council, Peggotty Investment Club, Student Adviser Coordinator, Club Soccer, Club Ice Hockey, Learn to Skate, Admission Tour Guide, Toor Cummings Center for International Studies and the Liberal Arts Student Advisory Board
Riley Myhaver ’21
Major: Behavioral Neuroscience, Dance
Pathway: Bodies/Embodiment
Extracurriculars: Dance Club, Eclipse, Womxn’s Empowerment Initiative, Residential Education and Living, Admission Tour Guide, Senior Admission Fellow, Student Adviser
Molly Carabatsos ’21
Major: Government
Minor: Economics
Pathway: Global Capitalism
Extracurriculars: Admission Tour Guide Coordinator, Admission Tour Guide, Admission Ambassador, Varsity Squash
Julia Graham ’22
On delicious dishes and dedicated dining staff
Ashlyn Healey ’20
On sustainability in academics, residential life and the community
Rob Richter ’82
Director of Arts Programming
On the arts, a vibrant part of our community
Acacia Tramil ’22
On how Unity House fosters a more inclusive environment on campus
Grace Kovic ’21
On her favorite meal at Conn
Molly Carabatsos ’21
On the many opportunities for research
Virtual Visit: Shain Library
Week of May 18
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- We tapped into the talent and creativity that Conn is known for to create a virtual graduation unlike any other. One highlight is the video created by our graduating seniors to share their special Camel Moments.
- And our president tapped into her vast musical knowledge to give our 100-year-old alma mater an R&B makeover.
- Craving even more music? Check out the musical members of the Class of 2024, who played in our most recent Camel Jam!
- Want a taste of how much our community cares for each other? Check out Camels Helping Camels, a project from our Office of Alumni Engagement.
Current students want to have coffee with you! This week’s Coffee with a Camel hosts are listed below, along with a little information about each. Just select the Camel with whom you’d like to have coffee:
Emmy Schoepke ’22
Major: Biology
Minor: Art
Pathway: Public Health
Extracurriculars: Club Ski Team, Career Center Fellow, Admission Tour Guide
Megan Tracy ’22
Major: English, Gender, Sexuality and Intersectionality Studies
Minor: Government
Center: Holleran Center for Community Action
Extracurriculars: Safety Net, Office of Sexual Violence Prevention and Advocacy Intern, Varsity Crew, Library Service Desk, Admission Tour Guide
Margaret Davey ’20
Major: Psychology
Minor: Sociology
Pathway: Bodies/Embodiment
Extracurriculars: Varsity Squash, Miss Connduct a cappella, Senior Admission Fellow, Admission Tour Guide, Admission Ambassador, Senior Class Gift Committee
Elisa Kennedy ’21
Major: Dance, American Studies
Pathway: Bodies/Embodiment
Extracurriculars: Dance Club, Womxn's Empowerment Initiative, Eclipse Dance Show, Admission Tour Guide
Celebrating Conn’s Class of 2020
President Bergeron gave our alma mater an R&B update!
Margaret Bounds and Chad Jones
On our deep commitment to sustainability
Faculty and Staff
On the Center for the Critical Study of Race and Ethnicity
Fiona Hull ’21
On our coffee culture
Ginger Miller ’21
On the Museum Studies certificate program
Jocelyn Navarro ’19
On student-faculty research in Botany
Justin Nwafor ’21
On student-faculty research in Chemistry
Abby Murphy ’22
On personalized attention from the career center
Eilis Reardon ’22
On the benefits of Conn’s small size
Camel Jam Live: Featuring members of the Class of 2024
Week of May 11
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- What will you do after Conn? Whatever you want. Sarah Clark ’21 and Quinn Baily ’21 will host a Facebook Live about Conn’s nationally recognized career preparation program. Log in to the Class of 2024 Facebook group on Thursday, May 14, at 3 p.m., and don’t forget to bring your questions!
- Several members of the Class of 2024 are going to participate in the next Camel Jam, our community concert/open mic. So tune in on Thursday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m.
Current students want to have coffee with you! This week’s Coffee with a Camel hosts are listed below, along with a little information about each. Just select the Camel with whom you’d like to have coffee:
Anuhea Breeden ’23
Major: Anthropology, East Asian Studies
Extracurriculars: Admission Tour Guide, Residence House Floor Representative, East Asian Studies Student Advisory Board
Emir Kulluk ’21
Major: Film Studies, Philosophy
Center: Toor Cummings Center for International Studies and the Liberal Arts
Extracurriculars: Coffee Grounds Barista, The College Voice, Student Activities Council, Admission Tour Guide, Admission Ambassador, Housefellow
Louise Ahearne ’22
Major: Sociology
Minor: Art, Psychology
Extracurriculars: Admission Tour Guide, Barista at Blue Camel, Student Adviser, Student Adviser Coordinator, SafetyNet, Eye to Eye Program, Club Tennis
Sage Skyler ’22
Major: English, East Asian Studies
Pathway: Bodies and Embodiment
Extracurriculars: East Asian Studies Student Advisory Board, RefleXion, Womxn's Empowerment Initiative, SafetyNet. Shain Student Supervisor, Writing Center Tutor Theater Department Costume Shop, Admission Tour Guide Soccer, Women in STEM, Admission Tour Guide, Student Adviser
Greg Bailey
Associate Professor of Art
On the Creativity Pathway
Rachel Reiss ’20
On engaging with the local community
Rabbi Susan Schein
College Chaplain
On Jewish life at Conn
Emily Berkeley ’23
On Festivus, a holiday for the rest of us
Luci McGlynn ’22
On the support she received from her advising team
Virtual Visit: Harkness Chapel
Week of May 4
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- President Katherine Bergeron will host open office hours for your parents/guardians on Thursday, May 7, at 3 p.m.
- If you couldn’t tune in live to the Camel Clip WebEx on how many opportunities there are to get involved at Conn, you can watch the recording now! The link is below.
- And if your folks couldn’t participate in the recent WebEx with our deans, they can watch the recording at the link below.
- Musicians in the Class of 2024, you're invited to participate in our next Camel Jam! It's our community's remote open mic, hosted by Conn's Media Services Technician Jeff Gada. (See a link to our first Jam below.) You can play the song of your choice during these Zoom livestream events. Musicians of all abilities and musical genres are welcome! The next Camel Jam will take place on Thursday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. Contact Jeff at jmgad@conncoll.edu to learn more and sign up.
Current students want to have coffee with you! This week’s Coffee with a Camel hosts are listed below, along with a little information about each. Just select the Camel with whom you’d like to have coffee:
Grace Kovic ’21
Major: Mathematics, with a concentration in Statistics
Minor: Chinese
Extracurriculars: Science Leader, Admission Tour Guide, Admission Ambassador, Asian Students in Action Club, Math Student Advisory Board, Math Department Grader
Abby Murphy ’22
Major: Behavioral Neuroscience
Minor: Applied Statistics
Pathway: Data, Information and Society
Extracurriculars: Pre-Health Club, f Club Tennis, Academic Resource Center Spanish Tutor, Blue Camel Barista, Pre-Med Paramedic Internship Program, Women in STEM, Study Abroad in Copenhagen
Aquib Akhtar ’22
Major: Computer Science, German Studies
Center: Toor Cummings Center for International Studies and the Liberal Arts
Extracurriculars: Robotics Club, Rugby Club, Division of Institutional Equity and Inclusion Communications and Marketing and Signature Programming, International Student Association, International Student Adviser Coordinator, Admission Tour Guide, Campus Start-up, Filmmaking
Quinn Kilmartin ’22
Major: Biology
Minor: Human Development
Center: Holleran Center for Community Action and Public Policy Applicant
Pathway: Public Health
Extracurriculars: Club Soccer, Women in STEM, Admission Tour Guide, Student Adviser
Lovisa Werner ’22
Major: Biology, Mathematics with a concentration in Statistics
Minor: Dance
Pathway: Public Health
Extracurriculars: Admission Tour Guide, Chemistry Department Lab Assistant, Student Adviser Coordinator, Eclipse Dance Show, Dance Club, International Student Association
Katherine Bergeron
President of Connecticut College
On the Connections curriculum
Amy Dooling
Professor of Chinese
On the role of global experiences in our integrative education
Jada Fitzpatrick ’20
On the Womxn’s Center
Andrea Lanoux
Professor of Slavic Studies
On the Toor Cummings Center for International Studies and the Liberal Arts
Ricardo Lombera ’22
On the LGBTQIA Center
Angela Nzegwu
Director of Religious and Spiritual Programs
On Conn’s support of all types of spiritual journeys
Jeff Strabone
Associate Professor of English
On the Media, Rhetoric and Communication Pathway
Conn students share the many ways they get involved on and off campus (WebEx, April 28)
Conn deans speak with parents and guardians (WebEx, April 23)
Mia Lowy ’23
On how one great class determined her major
Austin Robertson ’23
On what he gains from his favorite club
Camel Jam Community Concert
MUSIC 201
New Works By Songwriters Of Connecticut College Vol. 2
President Katherine Bergeron and her husband Butch Rovan just released a new album written and recorded by students in their songwriting class.
Week of April 27
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- Tomorrow, April 28, Geoff Norbert, the assistant dean of student engagement and new programs, will host a 4 p.m. WebEx on the many, many ways you can get involved at Conn.
- Marissa Domantay '20 will host a Facebook Live on the Division of Institutional Equity and Inclusion, multicultural programming on campus and student support resources. Just visit the Class of 2024 Facebook group at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29. And bring your questions.
Current students want to have coffee with you! This week’s Coffee with a Camel hosts are listed below, along with a little information about each. Just select the Camel with whom you’d like to have coffee:
Lorena De Leon ’22
Major: English, Film
Minor: Dance
Extracurriculars: Eclipse Dance Show, Writing Center Tutor, Genesis Big Sib, Admission Tour Guide
Wylie McCann ’23
Major: Theater
Minor: English, Gender, Sexuality and Intersectionality Studies
Extracurriculars: Wig & Candle Student Theater Company, Women’s Empowerment Initiative, Connecticut College Democrats, Dance Club
Asher Thompson ’22
Major: Film Studies
Minor: Economics, Dance
Pathway: Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation, Value and Change
Extracurriculars: Blackstone Housefellow, Senior Admission Fellow, Admission Tour Guide, Eclipse Dance Show, Film Department Social Media Team, Film Department Student Advisory Board, Dance Club
Alexandra Bernardo ’20
Major: Film Studies
Minor: Economics, Dance
Extracurriculars: Blackstone Housefellow, Senior Admission Fellow, Admission Tour Guide, Eclipse Dance Show, Film Department Social Media Team, Film Department Student Advisory Board, Dance Club
Mia Lowy ’23
Major: Sociology
Minor: Theater, Gender, Sexuality and Intersectionality Studies
Center: Holleran Center for Community Action and Public Policy Applicant
Extracurriculars: Theater Department Productions, Hillel House, Connecticut College Democrats, Admission Tour Guide, Schwiffs a cappella
Brian Speers ’22
Major: Biology (Pre-Med Track)
Pathway: Public Health Pathway
Extracurriculars: Men’s Varsity Rowing, Floor Governor, Admission Tour Guide, Habitat for Humanity, Pre-Health Club
Erin Duran ’20
Director of Gender and Sexuality Programs
On how Conn celebrates and supports gender diversity
Christopher Hammond
Associate Professor of Mathematics
On the Eye of the Mind Pathway
Catherine Stock
Professor of History
On the Peace and Conflict Pathway
Emma Benington ’20
On the Honor Code and shared governance
Dulcie Everitt ’20
On the Holleran Center for Community Action
Lovisa Werner ’22
On your team of advisers
Isa Amaro ’23
On our hometown of New London
Virtual Visit: New London Hall
Week of April 20
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- Tomorrow, April 21, Director of the Hale Center for Career Development Persephone Hall and Director of Advising Lori Balantic will host a WebEx at 5 p.m. on Conn’s nationally recognized career program and its proven success. Find out how career preparation is woven into the curriculum and how that gives our graduates a head start on professional success.
- You can never know too much about what it’s like in your first year at Conn. So join Dean of First-Year Students Emily Morash and Assistant Dean of Student Engagement and New Programs Geoff Norbert for a WebEx on Wednesday, April 22, at 4 p.m. Bring your questions!
- The Class of 2024 parents and guardians had such great questions for three of our deans during last week’s WebEx that we’re having another this Thursday, April 23, from 5-6 p.m. Join Dean of Students Victor Arcelus, Dean of Institutional Equity and Inclusion John McKnight, and Dean of the College Jefferson Singer for this Q&A, hosted by Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Andy Strickler.
- Conn President Katherine Bergeron will host open office hours for the Class of 2024 and your parents/guardians. This Friday, April 24, at 2 p.m., she’ll take questions from parents and guardians. And next Wednesday, April 29, at 2 p.m., she’ll take your questions.
Current students want to have coffee with you! This week’s Coffee with a Camel hosts are listed below, along with a little information about each. Just select the Camel with whom you’d like to have coffee:
Fiona Hull ’21
Major: Global Islamic Studies, History
Minor: Arabic Studies
Center: Toor Cummings Center for International Studies and the Liberal Arts Extracurriculars: Coffee Grounds, N2o Improv Comedy Club, Admission Ambassador, Admission Tour Guide, Student Refugee Alliance, Global Islamic Studies Student Advisory Board
Adam Mullen ’22
Major: Economics, Government
Minor: Applied Mathematics
Pathway: Global Capitalism
Extracurriculars: Varsity Cross Country and Track, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Peggotty Investment Club, Connecticut College Law Society, Spokespeople bike club
Alexandra Wagner ’22
Major: Environmental Studies, International Relations
Minor: Philosophy
Pathway: Social Justice and Sustainability
Extracurriculars: Varsity Sailing, ConnArtists a cappella, The College Voice newspaper, Admission Tour Guide
Ben Meyer ’22
Major: Psychology
Minor: Government, Economics, Philosophy
Pathway: Peace and Conflict
Extracurriculars: Student Government Association Executive Board, Varsity Rowing, Oxford Study Abroad, Connecticut College Democrats Club, Roosevelt Club for Public Policy
Eloise Piper ’23
Major: Behavioral Neuroscience
Minor: Italian, Music, Psychology
Center: Toor Cummings Center for International Studies and the Liberal Arts (applied)
Extracurriculars: Varsity Sailing, Vox Camelli a cappella, Club Hockey
Taylor Pratt ’22
Major: Sociology, American Studies
Certificate Program: Teacher
Extracurriculars: SafetyNet, Floor Governor, Admission Tour Guide and Tour Guide Coordinator
Lexi Rauth ’20
Major: Behavioral Neuroscience, Psychology
Pathway: Cities and Schools
Extracurriculars: Varsity Swim Team, Admission Tour Guide, Student Adviser Coordinator, Coffee Grounds Barista, Dean's Office Assistant, Student-Athletic Advisory Committee, Women's Empowerment Initiative
Victor Arcelus
Dean of Students
On the opportunities you’ll find as a member of our community
Sara Rothenberger
Assistant Dean for Residential Education and Living
On your choices and your life in the residence houses
Persephone Hall
Director of the Hale Center for Career Development
On the many options you’ll have as a graduate of Conn
Noel Garrett
Dean of Academic Support
On the Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation, Value and Change Pathway
Andrea Wollensak
Professor of Art
On the Ammerman Center for Arts and Technology
Martha Grossel
Professor of Biology
On the Public Health Pathway
Grace Kovic ’21
On exploring your interests
Lexi Rauth ’20
On the sports fans at Conn
International Students
On the transition to college and opportunities at Conn
Camel Athletics
Virtual Visit: Tempel Green
Week of April 13
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- Happening right now: A Camel Clip WebEx on the first-year experience.
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Tomorrow, April 14, Sydney Lamb ’21 will host a Facebook Live at 7 p.m. Ask Sydney about her academic experience at Conn, how she selected her majors, what it’s like to be in a center or Integrative Pathway … anything you’re curious about! Stop by the Class of 2024 Facebook page to participate.
- Parents and guardians, mark your calendar and join us via WebEx on Thursday, April 16, from 5-6 p.m., when Dean of Students Victor Arcelus, Dean of Institutional Equity and Inclusion John McKnight, and Dean of the College Jefferson Singer will take your questions.
Have Coffee with a Camel! Current students will host chats several times a week for up to 10 members of the Class of 2024. Our first five Coffee with a Camel hosts are listed below, along with a little information about each. Just click the name of the Camel with whom you’d like to have coffee:
Hannah Maki ’21
Major: Psychology
Minor: Human Development
Pathway: Public Health
Extracurriculars: Admission Tour Guide, Alumni Office of Engagement Intern, Floor Governor, ConnArtists a cappella, Womxn's Empowerment Initiative, Psychology/Behavioral Neuroscience Student Advisory Board
Cian Murphy ’23
Major: Environmental Studies
Minor: Spanish, Government
Pathway: Public Health
Extracurriculars: Admission Tour Guide, Williams Street Mix a cappella, Sprout Garden Worker, Arboretum Student Employee
Eilis Reardon ’22
Major: Behavioral Neuroscience
Minor: Hispanic Studies
Center: Toor Cummings Center for International Studies and the Liberal Arts
Extracurriculars: Pre-Health Club, Admission Tour Guide, Spanish Tutor, Career Fellow, Relay for Life, Pre-Paramedic Internship Program, Student Adviser
Margaret Davey ’20
Major: Psychology
Minor: Sociology
Pathway: Bodies/Embodiment
Extracurriculars: Women’s Squash, Miss Connduct a cappella, Senior Admission Fellow, Admission Ambassador, Senior Class Gift Committee
Elisabeth Wales ’22
Major: Dance, Government
Pathway: Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation, Value and Change
Extracurriculars: Dance Club, Eclipse, Student Adviser, Floor Governor, Eye to Eye
Persephone Hall
Director of the Hale Center for Career Development
On Conn’s nationally recognized career program
Noel Garrett
Dean of Academic Support
On turning a liberal arts education into a business career
Geoff Norbert
Assistant Dean of Student Engagement and New Programs
On our copious student clubs and organizations
Jane Dawson
Professor of Government and Environmental Studies
On the Goodwin-Niering Center for the Environment
Julia Kushigian
Professor of Hispanic Studies
On the Social Justice and Sustainability Pathway
Riley Myhaver ’21
On life in the residence houses
Elisabeth Wales ’22
On her typical week
Week of April 6
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John McKnight
Dean of Institutional Equity and Inclusion
On the importance Conn places on equity and inclusion
Emily Morash
Dean of First-Year Students
On summer reading, orientation and the first-year experience
Lorena De Leon ’22
On the ease of transitioning to Conn
Molly Carabatsos ’21
On our close-knit community
Take a student-led tour of some favorite campus spots
A bird’s-eye view of Conn
President Bergeron leads celebrations of Founders Day
Week of March 30
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