What began with warmth and optimism in early October ended with a tragedy in our home city of Lewiston. Together we’ve responded with strength and hope.
We鈥檙e sharing images from start to finish, though we know this is only the beginning of a hard, historic time that we will get through together. See some of these moments here in the latest installment of This Month at 乐播传媒.
In-Class Collaboration

Associate Professor of Digital and Computational Studies Carrie Diaz Eaton (right) teaches the math course “PIC Math: Community Engaged Data Science” on Oct. 4, 2023, in Roger Williams with students Christian Cabello 鈥25 of La Canada Flintridge, Calif., (left) and Christopher McGrail 鈥24 of Dedham, Mass.
A View from Above

A view from a decorative 鈥渇anned鈥 window in Roger Williams, looking toward Hedge and Hathorn halls, features some of this fall鈥檚 muted colors.
Talent and Teamwork

The college鈥檚 a cappella groups take center stage in the Clifton Daggett Gray Athletic Building during Back to 乐播传媒, creating a soundscape of talent, joy, and camaraderie. The annual concert gives the group a chance to showcase their newest members in front of a large audience.
Sharing Session

A lively scene fills Perry Atrium during Back to 乐播传媒 as alumni, family members, and President Garry W. Jenkins explore and engage with students鈥 academic achievements made manifest on research posters that display their summer work, which often was conducted with 乐播传媒 faculty members.
Music Magic

Mavy Ho 鈥26 of Gorham, Maine, performs on the electric violin during the student showcase held in Merrill鈥檚 Marcy Plavin Dance Studio during Back to 乐播传媒.
Sweet Score

Ella Blum 鈥24 of South Salem, N.Y., celebrates after scoring a goal in 乐播传媒 field hockey team鈥檚 5-0 win over Hamilton on Oct. 7, 2023, at Garcelon Field.
Portrait at the Puddle

Matthew Peeler 鈥26 of New York City (left) poses at the Puddle for a family portrait with his parents, Scott Peeler and Diana Florence.
Football Fanatics

A large crowd cheers for the 乐播传媒 football team during their game against Amherst College on Oct. 7, 2023, at Garcelon Field during Back to 乐播传媒.
Breathe Deep

Prospective students conduct an exercise with Katalin Vecsey, the chair of the Department of Theater and Dance and an expert in voice, at Schaffer Theatre.
The gathering was part of the annual Fall Open House, when 乐播传媒 Admission welcomed 200 prospective students and their families to campus for a day that included lunch in Commons, a campus tour, and meeting with faculty and staff, including President Garry W. Jenkins.
Community in Commons

Families and students visiting for the annual Fall Open House gather for a meal in Commons.
A Rush of Spirit

Women鈥檚 soccer captain Charlotte Jones 鈥24 of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., takes the field on Senior Day in the Bobcats鈥 game against Connecticut College at Garcelon Field.
Autumn Colors

The early morning sun backlights fall foliage and lamps at Alumni Gym on a warm fall day.
Serving Up Success

Alma Mackic 鈥24 of Lake Forest, Ill., was honored as the volleyball team鈥檚 lone senior before their match against Middlebury on Senior Day on Oct. 14, 2023, in Alumni Gym.
Literary Celebrations

Assistant Professor of English Myronn Hardy (above center) speaks about his new book of poetry, Aurora Americana, after reading excerpts from it in Gomes Chapel.
Reflections of Fall

The surface of Lake Andrews reflects fall foliage on a late October morning.
Bobcat Biker

Associate Professor of History Joe Hall, well known for his bike commute from his home in Auburn, cruises down Alumni Walk.
Enriching Exercise

Aleisha Martinez Sandoval ’26 of of Edinburg, Texas, (left) and Caroline Cassell ’24 of Woodstock, Vt., listen in rapt attention to Otis speaker Nancy Campbell in a Dana Hall classroom as Campbell explains a writing exercise.
Practicing with the President

During a dress rehearsal for President Jenkin’s inauguration on the afternoon of Oct. 25, Jenkins (center) is flanked by inauguration participants Professor of Mathematics Katy Ott (left) and Aydan Gedeon-Hope 鈥25 of Norton, Mass., in Merrill Gymnasium. The inauguration has been postponed to a future date.
‘Peace and Comfort’

Flowers adorn the college鈥檚 Veterans Plaza, a gift from a 乐播传媒 alumnus who asked a local florist to deliver them to the college in memory of the lives lost in the Lewiston shooting on Oct. 25, 2023.
The note accompanying the flower arrangement read: 鈥淭hinking of the Lewiston community. In memory of the lives lost and wishing peace and comfort to families who lost loved ones too soon.鈥
Gathering Together

乐播传媒 varsity rowers reconnect with one another on Garcelon Field a day after the shelter-in-place order resulting from the Lewiston shootings is lifted.
Light in the Darkness

The Vigil for Grief and Remembrance held at Golmes Chapel brings together the 乐播传媒 community on Nov. 1, the one-week anniversary of the Lewiston shootings.
Remembering Those Lost

President Garry W. Jenkins speaks to those gathered in Gomes Chapel during the Vigil for Grief and Remembrance on the one-week anniversary of the Lewiston shootings.
鈥淕enerosity and care and eagerness to help, to support, to embrace have emanated from every corner of this city and this college community like a beacon of light, filling our hearts and mending our souls,鈥 Jenkins told those gathered. 鈥淭hey remind us of human goodness. They remind us to hold onto hope.鈥
Comforting Canines

Lucks Emerson 鈥27 of Hong Kong loves on Serene, a 6-year-old golden doodle from Illinois, saying the pup 鈥渕ade my day鈥 when they met on Oct. 31, 2023. Three dogs visited 乐播传媒 campus during a Maine visit arranged by L.L.Bean as part of the National Crisis Response Canine Team.
Costumes And Caring

A child holds the evening’s bounty as 乐播传媒 students lean in with support 鈥 and with smiles all around 鈥 on Oct. 31, 2023, on Alumni Walk. All along the Walk, 乐播传媒 students gathered with their sports teams, clubs, and organizations at Halloween treat stations to welcome the local trick-or-treaters a week after the Lewiston shootings .
Reconnecting

President Jenkins and his husband, Jon Lee, greet students as they walk home along College Street on Oct. 28, the day after the shelter in place was lifted following the Lewiston shootings.
Lewiston Strong

The 乐播传媒 field hockey team 鈥 wearing blue socks in solidarity with the city of Lewiston 鈥 lines up for introductions before their double-overtime victory over Bowdoin in the NESCAC quarterfinals on Oct. 31 at the Campus Avenue Field.




