Talk of the Hill

March 2022

Spring is on the way! As students complete midterm exams and prepare for a well-deserved break, we’re excited to share with you the latest issue of our newsletter just for Kenyon families — filled with stories from campus, helpful resources to support your student and a bird’s eye view of life on the Hill.

Students gathered to celebrate multiculturalism at Kenyon in an event organized by Ubongabasi Asuquo '23 and Somphors Tann '23. READ MORE

Kenyon in the World

Eyes on Ukraine

Kenyon is united with institutions across the globe calling for a diplomatic and peaceful resolution to the assault on the people of Ukraine. Hear from faculty experts about the crisis, and explore other ways you can help. READ MORE

HERE ON PURPOSE

In Gambier, I Traveled the World

Rachel Billings '22 will never forget the look of joy on a friend’s face the first time she experienced snow. READ MORE

Off the beaten path

Are You Finished?

Eli Hiton ’23 and Ethan Bonnell ’23 tackle a 20 hour performance of Erik Satie's "Vexations." READ MORE

Our path forward

Initiating Kenyon Access

Alumni and parents combine to help create new scholarships for low-income students. READ MORE

Campus News

Board of Trustees Approves Promotion of Four Faculty

Congratulations to the following faculty members for their promotions to full professor: Katherine Elkins, Comparative Literature and Humanities; Yutan Getzler, Chemistry; Zoë Kontes, Classics; and Kimmarie Murphy, Anthropology. READ MORE

Process for Updating the Moniker Announced

In response to calls from Campus Senate and students, President Sean Decatur announced a process to consider a new moniker to better reflect our campus today. READ MORE

Expanding Opportunities at the Kenyon Farm

As the Kenyon Farm enters its second decade, and as the College searches for a new farm manager, we are seeking to expand the learning opportunities at the farm and make them available to more students. READ MORE

Work Begins on New Housing

Work on Kenyon’s historic South Quad will begin in the spring and summer of 2022, with the construction of three apartment-style residence halls on South Campus. READ MORE

In the Know

On March 2, Kenyon announced that many remaining COVID-19 restrictions on campus would be lifted immediately, based on the CDC’s guidance about COVID-19 Community Levels. READ MORE

Masks may be required in specific, bounded private spaces, such as classrooms (at the discretion of the instructor), private student residential spaces (with consensus from all occupants) and some reception and gathering areas.

Masks are not required in any indoor public spaces, except for individuals who have recently been exposed to or recovered from COVID-19. Anyone who wishes to wear a mask will still be supported in doing so at any time.

Rapid antigen and PCR tests are available to all students, up to one kit per week, at the Campus Mail Center. Individuals who have been exposed to COVID-19 should test at least five days after their last exposure or immediately if they have symptoms.

Community Close-up

Photographer Dannie Lane ’21 curated a photographic essay about taking a “A Snowy Trip Down Middle Path.”

Members of the Kenyon faculty marked Black History Month with books that challenge and inspire. Read about their selections in ‘"Carefully Etched."

Sophomore Israel Zavaleta swept regional titles in men’s diving. Read more athletics highlights.

You can almost feel that spring is within reach. Check out more scenes from campus on Instagram.

Student Resources to Know

Spring Break Shuttle Return

Kenyon will provide complimentary shuttle service for students returning from spring break at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and the Columbus Greyhound bus station. To sign up for a guaranteed seat, please register as soon as possible and no later than Saturday, March 12. REGISTER HERE

Food Trucks on Campus

In celebration of our community’s resilience in the face of COVID, over the rest of the semester we will be bringing a variety of food trucks to campus. Look for more information from the Office of Student Engagement on food truck times, dates, and locations.

Important Dates

MARCH 5 — Spring vacation begins. Residences close at noon.

MARCH 19 — Student residences open at 5 p.m.

MARCH 21 — Classes resume

March 25 — Last day to change course to/from Pass/D/Fail or to wthdraw from course with late fee

OCT. 14 - 16 — Family Weekend 2022

Announcements

A Word from Kenyon's Parents Advisory Council

Dawn and Larry Wiese P’22 share a message to all Kenyon parents as their time as PAC co-chairs nears an end. READ MORE

Preserve the Memories with a Kenyon Yearbook

The friends, the classes, the professors — every memory counts. Preserve the memories, big and small, by ordering a 2021-22 Kenyon Reveille yearbook for your student. PURCHASE HERE

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