The month of November and our Thanksgiving break have come and gone, and we now welcome the month of December. Last week’s holiday break was well deserved, as both our campuses have been bustling with academic and social activities. Here’s a sampling of what’s been going on at St. John’s College this past month: …
Month: November 2016
What happens when we read your application?
I remember how nervous I was sending off my college applications; now, in my first year as an admissions counselor, I’ve found out that the application reading process, not to mention the people who do the reading, aren’t nearly as frightening as I once imagined. I know there’s no way for me to take the stress…
The need for civil discourse
“Democracy is unpredictable in the short term but tends toward the Good in the long term.” — Tutor, St. John’s College Last night , our president, Mark Roosevelt, set up a time for students, faculty, and staff who had questions and concerns about the election to come together and talk. Over 50 students attended as…
October at St. John’s College
It’s been a busy October at St. John’s College. Here’s a taste of what’s been happening on our campuses! Students describe summer internship experiences. At the Summer Experience Fair on the Santa Fe campus students talked about their summer internships, paid for by college grants, which included museum curation, marine biology, cancer research, and study…
The Chalkboard 