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Kevin Martin, Facebook’s VP of Mobile and Global Access Policy, Will Speak at Washington College’s 285th Commencement

April 17, 2018April 17, 2018Across Our Desk

Kevin Martin, a former chairman of the Federal Communications Commission and now vice president of Mobile and Global Access Policy at Facebook, Inc., will give the Commencement Address at Washington College’s 235th Commencement on May 20, 2018. A global expert on media, communications, and technology policy, Martin will receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws. The […]

Spring Arts Celebration at Kent School

April 12, 2018April 12, 2018Across Our Desk

The Visual and Performing Arts program at Kent School will be in the spotlight at the opening of the Spring Arts Celebration on April 25, 2018. The public is invited to attend a Chorus performance, hear selections from the upcoming Eighth Grade Musical, Shrek, Jr. and view the All School Art Show. The opening performance […]

The Breadth Between: WC Art Students Present Their Senior Capstone Projects in an Exhibition Opening April 19, 2018 at Kohl Gallery

April 9, 2018April 9, 2018Across Our Desk

The Kohl Gallery is pleased to announce the Senior Capstone Exhibition 2018, which features the work of graduating seniors in the Department of Art and Art History and opens with a reception on April 19, 2018. “The Breadth Between” features the Senior Capstone Projects of seven seniors, whose art presents topics ranging from gender politics […]

DNREC seeks Delaware students who make a difference in the environment for 2018 Young Environmentalist Awards

April 4, 2018Across Our Desk

Do you know a Delaware student who is working to make a difference for the environment? The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is encouraging teachers, classmates, parents, club or group leaders, and others to nominate these students for the 2018 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards. Nominations must be based on actions or […]

Kent School to Host Author, Priscilla Cummings

April 4, 2018April 4, 2018Across Our Desk

On Tuesday, April 12, 2018 author, Priscilla Cummings will be at Kent School in to conduct a series of talks and writing workshops with Kent School students. Ms. Cummings is the second Kudner Leyon Visiting Author to visit Kent School this academic year. Her appearance is made possible through the School’s Kudner Leyon Endowed Fund. […]

Washington College’s Center for Environment & Society Announces Rural Energy Project With Presentation and Discussion

April 4, 2018April 4, 2018Across Our Desk

Washington College’s Center for Environment & Society (CES) will announce a new project aimed to ensure that energy in rural areas is clean, resilient, and democratic. Grant Samms, an environmental sociologist who studies issues of rural energy resilience and conservation at CES, will give a presentation on the Rural Energy Project on April 17, 2018 […]

United Way of Kent County Honors Washington College as Its “Business of the Year”

April 4, 2018April 3, 2018Across Our Desk

United Way of Kent County today honored Washington College as its “Business of the Year,” lauding the superior commitment of the College’s work in the community. “With President Kurt Landgraf’s personal and institutional leadership, Washington College has become a major contributor and supporter of our work,” said Glenn Wilson, president of United Way of Kent […]

Kent School Offers “Nature Buddies” Elective

April 3, 2018April 3, 2018Across Our Desk

Each semester Kent School offers Middle School students in grades five through eight the opportunity to engage in an elective mini-term class entitled Explorations. Explorations meets once per week for a several consecutive weeks. Spring 2018 offerings include Video News Production, Roller Coaster Design, Kite Design and Flying, Collage, Tie Dye, Pottery and The Phantom […]

George Washington Leadership Series Discussion to Feature Global Medical Technology Business Leader Tom Polen

April 3, 2018Across Our Desk

Washington College’s spring George Washington Leadership Series will feature Tom Polen, president of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, on Monday, April 16, 2018. Polen will be speaking with College President Kurt Landgraf about the future of medical technology and the leadership skills required to run a global healthcare company. […]

Kent School Students Celebrate Secondary School Acceptances

March 26, 2018March 26, 2018Across Our Desk

Members of Kent School’s Class of 2018 recently received news of their secondary school acceptances. The students were all able to share good news with family, friends and teachers.Tricia Cammerzell, Assistant Head of School for Advancement said, “We are thrilled to share that every member of the Class of 2018 was accepted to their first […]