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 teaches MATH 316 - PIC Math: Community Engaged Data Science in Roger Williams 413 on Oct. 4, 2023.

That's Christian Cabello (L) and Christopher McGrail (R).


This PIC Math (Preparation for Industrial Careers in Mathematical Sciences) course is intended for students with a strong interest in industrial applications of mathematics and computation. Students work in teams on a research problem identified by a community partner from business, industry, or government. Students develop their mathematical and programming skills as well as skills and traits valued by employers of STEM professionals, such as teamwork, effective communication, independent thinking, problem solving, and final products. Prerequisite(s): MATH 205 and 206.

In an adjacent RW lounge, a group meets with its DCS community partner Jacqueline Crucet, Neighborhood Development Planner, on Zoom to discuss insights into housing data for the City of Lewiston.

In frame #690. From left, Jacob Gordon 鈥24, Cameron Frary 鈥24, Spencer Obiero 鈥25, and Elvira Keira Ishimwe 鈥25.
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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

Views from Roger Williams Hall.
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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

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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

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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

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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

The No. 10 nationally ranked 乐播传媒 field hockey team scored three times in the first quarter and rolled to a 5-0 win over No. 20 Hamilton Saturday. Oct. 7, 2023,  at Campus Ave. Field.
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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

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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

乐播传媒 loses 17-7 against Amherst at 乐播传媒 College on October 7, 2023.

(Theophil Syslo | 乐播传媒 College)
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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

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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

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


A Rush of Spirit

乐播传媒 college losses 1-0 against Conn. College  at 乐播传媒 College on October 21, 2023.
(Theophil Syslo | 乐播传媒 College)
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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

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


Serving Up Success

乐播传媒 volleyball  against Middlebury in a home match in Alumni Gymnasium on Oct. 14, 2023 on Senior Day.
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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

乐播传媒 English professor Myronn Hardy spoke about his new book, "Aurora Americana," and read poems from it in Gomes Chapel on Oct. 11.
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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

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


Bobcat Biker

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


Enriching Exercise

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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

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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’

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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

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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

鈥淭he brightness that shines through the dark of a tragedy such as we have suffered here in Lewiston, our home, is what it always is in times like these: the immense capacity of our shared humanity,鈥 said 乐播传媒 President Garry W. Jenkins in his remarks during today鈥檚 Vigil for Grief and Remembrance, held at 4:30 p.m. in Gomes Chapel on the one-week anniversary of the shootings in Lewiston. Led by the Rev. Brittany Longsdorf, the college鈥檚 multifaith chaplain, the vigil gave the campus community an opportunity to come together for silence, candle lighting, poetry, and interfaith prayers, and, ultimately, to share communal grief with their Lewiston community. Welcome & Naming Grief: Brittany Longsdorf, Multifaith Chaplain and Visiting Lecturer in the Humanities 乐播传媒 President Garry W. Jenkins Remarks Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline鈥檚 Remarks Invitation for Sharing: Brittany Longsdorf *Barry Music* (single floor mic, guitar output) Reading of the Names: Brittany Longsdorf and Raymond Clothier, associate multifaith chaplain 鈥ricia C. Asselin 鈥eyton Brewer-Ross 鈥illiam Frank Brackett 鈥homas Ryan Conrad 鈥ichael R. Deslauriers II 鈥axx A. Hathaway 鈥ryan M. MacFarlane 鈥eith D. Macneir 鈥onald G. Morin 鈥oshua A. Seal 鈥rthur Fred Strout 鈥tephen M. Vozzella 鈥ucille M. Violette 鈥obert E. Violette 鈥oseph Lawrence Walker 鈥ason Adam Walker 鈥illiam A. Young 鈥aron Young *moment of silence* & closing, begin to pass candle lighting READINGS (all from Lectern mic unless noted) Aneeza Ahmad 鈥25 of Sharon, Mass., and Alaina Rauf 鈥25 of Yarmouth, Me., of the 乐播传媒 Muslim Student Association Sophie Leight 鈥26 of Easton, Md. Venerable Tenzin Dasel, 鈥88 - volunteer spiritual advisor and founder of the Maine Mindfulness Project and is an active retreat leader and speaker in the International Network of Engaged Buddhists Levi Mindlin 鈥24 of Portland, Ore - song (single floor mic, guitar output) Ethan Baker 鈥24
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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

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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

Associate Professor of Digital and Computational Studies Carrie Diaz Eaton teaches MATH 316 - PIC Math: Community Engaged Data Science in Roger Williams 413 on Oct. 4, 2023.

That's Christian Cabello (L) and Christopher McGrail (R).


This PIC Math (Preparation for Industrial Careers in Mathematical Sciences) course is intended for students with a strong interest in industrial applications of mathematics and computation. Students work in teams on a research problem identified by a community partner from business, industry, or government. Students develop their mathematical and programming skills as well as skills and traits valued by employers of STEM professionals, such as teamwork, effective communication, independent thinking, problem solving, and final products. Prerequisite(s): MATH 205 and 206.

In an adjacent RW lounge, a group meets with its DCS community partner Jacqueline Crucet, Neighborhood Development Planner, on Zoom to discuss insights into housing data for the City of Lewiston.

In frame #690. From left, Jacob Gordon 鈥24, Cameron Frary 鈥24, Spencer Obiero 鈥25, and Elvira Keira Ishimwe 鈥25.
Phyllis Graber Jensen/乐播传媒 College

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

Last night was a sweet treat. The kids had an absolute blast and we think the trick-or-treaters had fun too. Thanks to the @batesharward Center, the City of Lewiston (@officiallewistonme), and The American Red Cross for helping us host such a special event for our community. We could see on our students' faces how healing it was to help bring some joy to our beloved city and home. President Garry W. Jenkins and his husband Jon Lee also joined in on the fun helping 乐播传媒 students hand out the many pieces of candy made available at the event. We also want to thank all the families for coming out and sharing your Halloween with us.
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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

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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

乐播传媒 hosts Bowdoin on October 31, 2023. (Theophil Syslo | 乐播传媒 College)
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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.