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Ambassadors

Posted on January 12, 2016

Meet the College Connectors

Matching rugby shirts by day, suit jackets by night. These are the connectors—the faces of Gordon College. Meet the Student Ambassadors, a group of 29 Gordon students selected to represent the College

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NCTQ education ranking

Posted on December 16, 2015

Gordon’s Education Program Recognized for Effective Content Preparation

Gordon's Department of Education has been recognized by the National Council on Teacher Quality as one of the top 35 programs in the country for preparing ‪future teachers‬ in content mastery.

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Damon DiMauro

Posted on December 10, 2015

A Modern Day Renaissance Man

In a narrow hallway between the quiet study room and the Writing Center on the fourth floor of Jenks Library, a few sleepy offices overlook the quad. In one of these, Dr. Damon DiMauro prepares for his unique French and Italian classes and writes articles on Renaissance literature.

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Val Gin

Posted on November 30, 2015

Paving the Way for Women in Sports

Nestled up on the third floor of the Ken Olsen Science Center, Professor Valerie Gin advises students, plans lectures, and as of late, writes notable books.

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Shadrach

Posted on November 23, 2015

CTS’s Newest Four-Legged Member

If you've been in the Center for Technology Services (CTS) recently, you may have noticed a new employee who is shorter and hairier than the rest of the crew. His name is Shadrach (just check his Gordon ID).

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Sparkifi

Posted on November 17, 2015

Cheng Qian ’14: Fostering Social and Emotional Health Among Chinese Youth

“Taking families out of their normal environment and away from social pressures helps build community and introspection. And being in nature contributes so much to their development.” Cheng Qian ’14 discusses her new organization that seeks to foster emotional health through outdoor learning.

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Balkans

Posted on November 9, 2015

Love at the Border: Balkans Semester Students Meet Syrian Refugees

Studying in the Croatian capital, Zagreb, the students of the Balkans Semester Program had the unique opportunity to serve refugee families at the Croatian-Slovenian border crossing.

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On Common Ground

Posted on November 5, 2015

On Common Ground: An Original Theatrical Collage

As you enter the Margaret Jensen Theater, the gritty, earthy scent of dirt meets your nose almost immediately. And you may opt to slip off your shoes and stick your toes into the giant dirt box stage.

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Highland Games

Posted on October 30, 2015

Highland Games and a Hall Hoedown

On October 24, despite the chilly fall weather, droves of banner-wielding students descended on the Quad to participate in the 2nd Annual Highland Games, a student-run residence hall competition.

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Jong-hun Bae

Posted on October 27, 2015

Gordon Symphony Orchestra Welcomes New Conductor

Dr. Jong-hun Bae, internationally recognized orchestra and opera conductor, joins the Gordon music community as director of the Gordon Symphony Orchestra.

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Rowing team

Posted on October 19, 2015

Fighting Scots Take the Lake

At 6 a.m. on nearby Chebacco Lake, one of the only suitable freshwater locations for crew training in Massachusetts, you'll find 18 to 20 Gordon students. They're part of the newest GCSA club team: Gordon Rowing.

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WILD Semester

Posted on October 13, 2015

Into the W.I.L.D.

Armed with dehydrated food, water filters, zero-degree bivy sacks and bear spray, a group of adventurous Gordon students set out on a 17-day backpacking expedition as part of their W.I.L.D. Semester (Wilderness Immersion and Leadership Development).

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