Denison's Family Guide is both a source of campus news (there are really cool things happening here) and a resource to help your student flourish. Ultimately, we want to help your student take control and build their own unique experience — and we know your partnership is essential to making that happen.

Welcome!

Dear Denison Families,

It's been a fantastic last few weeks on campus. Last week, we celebrated our 1831 Awards, recognizing seniors who have made lasting contributions on our campus. And the above photo was taken at the NCAA Swim & Dive National Championship, showing our Denison Families in full force supporting the Big Red in Greensboro, North Carolina. Both teams competed for national titles, with our women finishing second and our men sixth.

April is such a full month on The Hill, filled with end-of-year celebrations, recognition and award ceremonies, athletic competitions, arts performances, and (hopefully) gorgeous weather, allowing students to spend a lot of time outdoors, engaging in conversations with peers, faculty, and staff.

As always, thank you for all that you do to support your student's success! We appreciate your partnership.

Julie Tucker '09, Director of Family Engagement

Highlighting April Opportunities

Here are some opportunities and events we encourage your student to take advantage of:

We're hosting ReMix+Women, a conference  dedicated to celebrating the power within the Denison alumni and student community. This is an extraordinary opportunity to connect with and learn from some brilliant, powerful alums. 

Sessions include:

Encourage your student to register today.

From Knowlton: Intentionally Using the Summer

Encourage your student to think about how they will use their summer. Ask them what internships, research experiences, or other opportunities they are considering. Students are encouraged to take advantage of our Denison Edge Summer Virtual Programs to build skills in marketing, finance, and business. Encourage them to utilize the Knowlton Center in the next few weeks to discuss opportunities. They can also use our Ask a Denisonian platform to connect with alumni.

End-of-Year Residence Hall Information

MOVE-OUT DATES

Non-graduating students are expected to move out of their residence hall 24 hours after their last final. All first-year, sophomore, and junior housing closes on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. For graduating seniors, residence halls close on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

SUMMER STORAGE

Students are expected to remove all of their personal belongings from campus at the end of the semester.  While on-campus storage options are not available, we are excited to announce a partnership with Campus Storage. More information about their summer moving and storage services can be found here. In addition, there are local storage units available in the greater Granville and Newark area. Students can access information about storage solutions by searching “Break/Summer Storage Information” on their MyDenison portal. Any items left behind after move-out will be donated or thrown away. Denison cannot mail or store any belongings left behind. 

Upcoming Academic & Housing Dates

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Family Weekend: Sept. 27-29, 2024

We have been talking to families and students about the types of programs and experiences that would be most appealing to you and are designing the weekend with that feedback in mind. We'll launch registration and share the exciting lineup this summer!

The Center for Belonging and Inclusion, in collaboration with the Knowlton Center and Denison Libraries, led a trip to Washington, D.C., for students to engage in scholarly conversations, cultural enrichment, career readiness, and fun. Students enjoyed global cuisines and visited the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Fourteen first-years and sophomores went to New York to explore careers in finance, visiting alums at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, BlackRock, and Google. They also attended ReMix on the Road, networking with alums. Check out the student-produced video recap! 

A group of seven students headed to Berkeley County, South Carolina, to engage in service with Habitat for Humanity. They were able to lay sod for a house nearing completion and help frame another house just getting started.

Earth & Environmental Sciences took 12 students and three faculty to northern Arizona where they saw the Grand Canyon, the famous Meteor Crater, petrified wood at the Petrified Forest National Park, ancient petroglyphs at Agua Fria National Monument, and much more. These trips build camaraderie among classmates, help students solidify the concepts they’ve learned in the classroom, and give them the opportunity to make their own observations of the planet. 

Denison Seminar 251, "Arab Christian Communities," spent spring break in Spain in Toledo, Cordoba, and Granada. Toledo and Cordoba were centers of Arab culture (Jewish, Christian, and Muslim) during Umayyad rule in the Iberian Peninsula, and Granada was the last Muslim kingdom of Iberia. Students visited archeological sites, participated in and led discussions on related themes, and experienced Spanish culture first-hand.

Denison offered the first-ever study trip to Korea for students in our history! Through their unforgettable travels, students deepened their understanding of Korea's various social movements and political development from a global perspective. This picture was taken at the Seodaemun Prison Museum, where students learned about the history of the Imperial Japanese occupation of Korea (1910-1945) and Korea's democratization movements (1945-1987). 

Baseball is currently ranked #4, with the best start since our 2019 season. Men's lacrosse had a big 20-10 home win over Kenyon in our conference opener. Men's tennis is ranked #12, and women's tennis is ranked #31.

Denison hosted its week-long TUTTI New Arts Festival celebrating new music and art that brought artists from across the country and across disciplines to Denison for a week of events, collaborations, and concerts with music, dance, visual arts, and spoken word. This year we were joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, Raven Chacon, modern music collective Wild Up, cello quartet UCelli, Denison’s Ensemble-in-Residence ETHEL, and many other artists, performing a multitude of concerts and events alongside faculty and students. 

Student Life recently celebrated the accomplishments of student leaders who are making a lasting impact on campus at the Distinguished Leadership Award Ceremony.

Denison's approach to curricular innovation and investing in career exploration is providing students with life-changing opportunities.

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Denison dads, Wade Morrell (Maddie '24), and Nick Lucchesi (Josie '24) served as guest announcers for their daughters' lacrosse game.

Tuesday, Apr. 30: Chicago, IL

Monday, July 22: Lakeside, OH

Tuesday, July 30: Jackson Hole, WY

Thursday, August 1: Nantucket, MA

We’re bringing our “fair college on The Hill” to you! Connect with area Denisonians, members of the Board of Trustees, and President Weinberg at these receptions, where you will learn more about what’s in store for Denison. 

Glimpses of The Hill: March 2024

Some photos of students in action during March. 

Want to support the professional journey of students?

Over the past few months, parents and families have reached out asking how they can help contribute to the career development of other Denison students. If you're interested, we invite families to engage in the following ways: 1-on-1 coffee chats, mock interviews, career exploration conversations, job shadowing, internships, and entry-level positions. Get involved»

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