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staff celebrate at a reception for retirees

On Campus ·

Reflections from Retiring Eagles

ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ staff members who are finishing up their time on campus this month shared how the university has changed for the better during their tenure.
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Rebecca Hamilton

On Campus ·

Just Keep Swimming

WCL professor Rebecca Hamilton, ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ’s 2025 Scholar/Teacher of the Year, has navigated choppy waters throughout her life.
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Artwork by Alvin Kim (fapac.org)

On Campus ·

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Explore AANHPI Heritage Month with these titles in our collection.
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Photo courtesy of Andrés Izquierdo.

Arts ·

A Lawyer Becomes an Artist

WCL alumnus and staff member Andrés Izquierdo harnessed his love of painting in ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ’s studio art MFA program.
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Mentors for CONNECTdmv. Photo courtesy of Tom Kohn.

In the Community ·

Connecting Us All

Local nonprofit CONNECTdmv leverages ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ people, spaces, and resources to help close the opportunity gap for students and families of color at DC independent schools.
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Don Tapp smiles in his seat. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

Miles of Smiles: A Bus Ride with Mr. Don

Don Tapp has cherished connecting with ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ students and community members as he shuttles them to Tenleytown and back on the late-night blue route.
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Ava Barabasz in front of an exhibit she created at Bender Library. Photo by Sydney Henry.

On Campus ·

Digging Into Campus History

Ava Barabasz, CAS/MA ’25, learned more about campus history than the average Eagle as an outreach fellow for ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ Archives and Special Collections.
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Facilities Management staff check the equipment of the new chiller in the basement of McDowell. Photo by Jeff Watts.

Buildings ·

Keeping Campus Comfortable is a Cool Job

As campus switched from heat to air conditioning last week, Facilities Management staff worked to adjust an intricate system of water loops that keep campus buildings comfortable year-round.
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School of International Service professor Patrick Thaddeus Jackson. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

Fandom Out of This Galaxy

School of International Service professor Patrick Thaddeus Jackson shares his 10 favorite Star Wars characters.
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Dario Esquibel-Melanson, SIS/BA ’25

On Campus ·

Meet Undergraduate Commencement Speaker Dario Esquibel-Melanson

Learn more about Dario Esquibel-Melanson, SIS/BA ’25, this year’s undergraduate student speaker for the Spring 2025 Commencement.
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