2014-15 Academic Year
Colby-Sawyer College Appoints Kathleen Bonavist as Vice President for Advancement
NEW LONDON, N.H., August 30, 2015 - Colby-Sawyer College has appointed Kathleen Bonavist vice president for Advancement. Bonavist comes to Colby-Sawyer in September from Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio, where she was vice president for Institutional Advancement. read more…
Colby-Sawyer College Hosts Tenth Annual 5K Walk-Run for Community Members
NEW LONDON, N.H., August 30, 2015 - Colby-Sawyer College will host its tenth annual 5K Dash & Stroll, a non-competitive fun run and walk, on Saturday, Sept. 12. Community members of all ages are invited to participate free of charge. read more…
Colby-Sawyer College Elects Alumna to Board of Trustees
NEW LONDON, N.H., August 19, 2015 - Colby-Sawyer College’s Board of Trustees has elected Maria Cīmpean ’13 to serve a one-year term as a Winton-Black Trustee, a distinction given to alumni who have graduated between three and nine years prior to election. read more…
Colby-Sawyer Outcomes Report Shows Success of Professional Preparation
NEW LONDON, N.H., July 28, 2015 - The graduate outcomes report for the Colby-Sawyer College Class of 2014 indicates that six months after graduation, 97 percent of the class was either employed or pursuing graduate studies. read more…
Colby-Sawyer Named Success College by Phoenix Pact
NEW LONDON, N.H., July 9, 2015 - Colby-Sawyer College, a comprehensive college that integrates the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation, has joined The Phoenix Pact, Chicago-based North Lawndale College Prep’s $18 million scholarship program to help the charter school’s low-income minority students graduate from college. read more…
Colby-Sawyer Graduates Embark on Promising Journeys to Graduate School and Beyond
NEW LONDON, N.H., July 8, 2015 - Colby-Sawyer’s newest alumni received their degrees at Commencement on May 9 and are already moving on to the next phases of their lives. Every Colby-Sawyer student completes at least one internship, and many grads have already accepted job offers from their internship sites. read more…
Professor Selected as 2015 NCAA Division III FAR Fellow
NEW LONDON, N.H., June 18, 2015 - Ben Steele, Ph.D., professor of Natural Sciences and Colby-Sawyer Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR), has been selected as one of the 2015 NCAA Division III FAR Fellows by the FAR Fellows Institute Planning Committee. The Institute, launched in 2010, aims to increase the effectiveness of Division III FARs at the campus, conference and national levels. read more…
Colby-Sawyer Students Present, Compete at Regional Athletic Trainers' Symposium
NEW LONDON, N.H., June 18, 2015 - Fifteen athletic training and exercise science students presented their Capstone research at the 2015 New Hampshire Athletic Trainers' (NHATA) Student Symposium hosted on April 19 at Plymouth State University. Students also competed in the symposium's Quiz Bowl; John Laviolette '16 and Daniel Murphy '15 placed first while Madison Hamilton '17 and Emily LeBlanc '17 placed second. read more…
Colby-Sawyer College Grants Faculty Tenure, Promotions
NEW LONDON, N.H., May 26, 2015 - The Board of Trustees at Colby-Sawyer College granted tenure and approved faculty promotions at its May meeting. It also voted to confer the status of professor emeritus on retiring Professor of Social Sciences and Education Joe Carroll, Ph.D. read more…
Colby-Sawyer College Appoints New Department Chairs
NEW LONDON, N.H., May 19, 2015 - Academic Vice President and Dean of Faculty Deborah A. Taylor, Ph.D., has appointed Professor of Exercise and Sport Sciences Jean Eckrich, Ph.D., as chair of the Exercise and Sport Sciences Department and Associate Professor of Humanities Melissa Meade, Ph.D., as chair of the Humanities Department. Martin Green, Ph.D., will join the college as an associate professor and chair the Business Administration Department. read more…
Colby-Sawyer College Professor Recognized by National Endowment for the Humanities
NEW LONDON, N.H., May 19, 2015 - Professor of Humanities Thomas Kealy has been selected as a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Scholar from a national applicant pool to attend one of 23 seminars and institutes supported by NEH. read more…
Professor Paul Robertson Chosen to Participate in Selective Seminar on Ancient Greece
NEW LONDON, N.H., May 14, 2015 - Assistant Professor of Humanities Paul Robertson, Ph.D., is one of a select group of faculty members nationwide chosen by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and the Center for Hellenic Studies to participate in an Ancient Greece in the Modern Classroom seminar on “Song Culture of Athenian Drama.” read more…
Colby-Sawyer College Showcases Faculty Research in Sabbatical Salon
NEW LONDON, N.H., May 12, 2015 - Five professors showcased their research during a Sabbatical Salon held Wednesday, May 6. The event, attended by faculty, staff and members of the Board of Trustees, informed the college community of professors' interests outside the classroom and demonstrated how sabbaticals inspire teaching experiences when they return to the classroom. read more…
Colby-Sawyer College Elects Alumnus as New Trustee
NEW LONDON, N.H., May 8, 2015 - Colby-Sawyer College's Board of Trustees has elected Anthony “Tony” H. Librot '94 as a member of the Board to serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2015. read more…
Colby-Sawyer College Launches “The Power of Infinity” Capital Campaign
NEW LONDON, N.H., April 23, 2015 - Colby-Sawyer College is proud to announce the launch of its new capital campaign – The Power of Infinity. The official launch celebration will commence at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2015 in the Ware Student Center. read more…
Colby-Sawyer College to Celebrate 177th Commencement
NEW LONDON, N.H., April 9, 2015 - Colby-Sawyer College will celebrate its 177th Commencement on Saturday, May 9, graduating approximately 265 students and recognizing them and other individuals for academic excellence, outstanding contributions to society, and service to the college and community. read more…
Colby-Sawyer College Hosts 12th Annual Susan Colby Colgate Scholars' Symposium
NEW LONDON, N.H., April 7, 2015 - Colby-Sawyer is proud to host the 12th Annual Susan Colby Colgate Scholars' Symposium on April 21, 2015. Established in 2003 to honor the depth and breadth of learning achieved at Colby-Sawyer, the symposium features interdisciplinary Capstone projects of the senior class as well as presentations by undergraduate students. Exceptional projects will be acknowledged with Capstone awards at the Scholars and Leaders Ceremony on May 8. read more…
Colby-Sawyer Awards Faculty Promotions
NEW LONDON, N.H., April 7, 2015 - In recognition of excellent teaching, service and scholarship, Colby-Sawyer College has promoted Associate Professor of Humanities Tom Kealy of New London to full professor, the highest faculty rank, and Assistant Professor of Fine and Performing Arts Hilary Walrod of Contoocook to associate professor. read more…
In Memoriam: Trustee William “Jay” J. Wilson
NEW LONDON, N.H., March 27, 2015 - William “Jay” J. Wilson, a trustee of Colby-Sawyer, died on Sunday, March 22, at home in New London. Memorial contributions to create the W. Jay Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund may be directed to Beth Cahill, Vice President for Advancement, Colby-Sawyer College, 541 Main Street, New London, NH 03257. read more…
In Memoriam: Friend and Legend Doris W. Ivey
NEW LONDON, N.H., March 17, 2015 - Doris W. Ivey, 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 in New London, N.H. Funeral services will be held at St. Joachim Church in Sunapee, N.H., on May 9 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Joachim Church, c/o St Patrick's Parish, at 40 School Street in Newport, N.H. 03773 or to the Lake Sunapee Protective Association at P.O. Box 683 in Sunapee, N.H. 03782. read more…
Colby-Sawyer College Presents 'Hotel Cassiopeia'
NEW LONDON, N.H., March 11, 2015 - Colby-Sawyer College's Fine and Performing Arts Department presents “Hotel Cassiopeia,” a look at assemblage artist Joseph Cornell's life and artistic process, on Wednesday, April 1, through Friday, April 3, at 7 p.m. at the Sawyer Fine Arts Center. read more…
Colby-Sawyer College and Community Come Together to Celebrate the World's Diversity at the 15th Annual International Festival
NEW LONDON, N.H., March 11, 2015 - Community members from New London and the surrounding region packed Wheeler Hall in the Ware Student Center at Colby-Sawyer on Saturday, March 7, as more than 100 students representing more than three dozen countries participated in the 15th Annual International Festival. read more…
Colby-Sawyer Hosts Third Annual Relay for Life
NEW LONDON, N.H., Feb. 17, 2015 - The third annual Relay for Life at the Dan and Kathleen Hogan Sports Center begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 27, at 7 p.m. and runs through 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 28. Open to the public, the event raises awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society (ACS) in the fight against cancer while honoring survivors and educating participants on how to reduce their risk. read more…
Colby-Sawyer College Hosts Spring 2015 Favorite Films Series
NEW LONDON, N.H., Feb. 3, 2015 – Colby-Sawyer College resumes its Favorite Films Series this spring with the screening and discussion of the 1959 comedy “Some Like It Hot” on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in Clements Hall in the Curtis L. Ivey Science Center. The film series is free and open to the public. read more…
In Memoriam: Legend and Friend Margaret “Peg” E. Cawley '41
NEW LONDON, N.H., Jan. 23, 2015 – Margaret “Peg” E. Cawley '41, educator, musician and devoted alumna, died at the age of 93 on Jan. 20, 2015, in Concord, N.H. read more…
Colby-Sawyer Students Organize Relay for Life Trivia Night
NEW LONDON, N.H., Jan. 19, 2015 – Gearing up for the 2015 Relay for Life at Colby-Sawyer College, organizers will host a trivia night fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wheeler Hall in the Ware Student Center. Admission with two raffle tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. The event is open to the public and refreshments will be provided. read more…
Colby-Sawyer College to Host Black Lives Matter: A Panel Discussion on Race and Justice
NEW LONDON, N.H., Jan. 19, 2015 – CSC for Racial Justice invites the community to attend Black Lives Matter: A Panel Discussion on Race and Justice, on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Wheeler Hall at the Ware Student Center. The session features a series of short talks by faculty, staff and students accompanied by an open forum for all participants. read more…
Eternal Gratitude: The Coffin Family Inducted into Legends Society
NEW LONDON, N.H., Jan. 7, 2015 – On October 8, honorary life trustee and former chairman of the Board of Trustees David L. Coffin Sr., P'75, '76, trustee Deborah L. Coffin '76 and The Coffin Family were inducted into the Colby-Sawyer Legends Society, which recognizes those who support the college with lifetime philanthropic gifts of $1 million or more. read more…
Colby-Sawyer College Hosts Fall Dance Ensemble 'Fifth Position'
NEW LONDON, N.H., Nov. 20, 2014 – Colby-Sawyer's Fine and Performing Arts Department presents the fall dance ensemble “Fifth Position” on Friday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. in the Sawyer Center Theater. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and children, and free with a Colby-Sawyer ID. read more…
Colby-Sawyer Singers Host Annual Holiday Concert
NEW LONDON, N.H., Nov. 17, 2014 – The Colby-Sawyer College Singers will present the 2014 annual holiday concert on Friday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Sawyer Center Theater in the Sawyer Fine and Performing Arts Center. read more…
Colby-Sawyer College International Education Week Features the Culture of Latin America with Dance, Film and Conversation
NEW LONDON, N.H., Nov. 14, 2014 – Colby-Sawyer College invites the community to participate in a week-long series of events celebrating Latin American culture during International Education Week, Monday, Nov. 17, through Friday, Nov. 21. All events open to the public will be held in the Ware Student Center and are free unless otherwise noted.
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Colby-Sawyer's Retention Rate Increases for Fifth Consecutive Year, Outpaces National Average
NEW LONDON, N.H., Nov. 10, 2014 – For the fifth consecutive year, Colby-Sawyer College's retention rate has increased. The 2014 retention rate was 75.4 percent, a 1.8 percent jump from last year. Official retention rates measure the percentage of first year, first-time students who start in the fall of one academic year and return the following fall. read more…
Windy Hill School Attains N.H.-State Licensure
NEW LONDON, N.H., Nov. 4, 2014 – Windy Hill School, Colby-Sawyer College's on-campus laboratory school, has been licensed by the State of New Hampshire for preschool and early childhood education. read more…
Annual Art Exhibit Showcases Faculty Works in Diverse Media
NEW LONDON, N.H., Nov. 3, 2014 – Colby-Sawyer College's Fine and Performing Arts Department hosts its annual faculty art exhibition from Friday, Nov. 7, through Friday, Feb. 13, at the Marian Graves Mugar Gallery in the Sawyer Fine Arts Center. An opening reception, organized by New London, N.H.-based Center for the Arts (CFA) “First Friday” Gallery Walk Series, will take place on Friday, Nov. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. read more…
Kearsarge Chorale Presents 'An American Songbag: A Celebration of Our Folksong Heritage'
NEW LONDON, N.H., Oct. 30, 2014 – Kearsarge Chorale presents “An American Songbag: A Celebration of Our Folksong Heritage” on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 3 p.m. in the Sawyer Center Theater at the Sawyer Fine and Performing Arts Center. The 60-singer ensemble, accompanied by a brass quintet and pianist, will perform choral and instrumental folk music by America composers including Daniel Kallman, William Dawson, Gwyneth Walker and Aaron Copeland. Concert seating is by general admission with a suggested donation of $10. read more…
Colby-Sawyer College's Production of 'The Importance of Being Earnest' Features Student Cast and the Design Talents of Artist Tomie dePaola
NEW LONDON, N.H., Oct. 20, 2014 – Colby-Sawyer College's Fine and Performing Arts Department presents “The Importance of Being Earnest,” a comedy written by Oscar Wilde, on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 7, at 8 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. at the Sawyer Center Theater. read more…
Colby-Sawyer College Hosts Jay Craven's Award-winning 'Northern Borders'
NEW LONDON, N.H., Oct. 15, 2014 – Award-winning indie filmmaker and director Jay Craven will lead a screening and discussion of his most recent film, “Northern Borders,” at Wheeler Hall in the Ware Student Center on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. read more…
Record-breaking Year for Colby-Sawyer Fund
NEW LONDON, N.H., Oct. 6, 2014 – For the first time, gifts to the Colby-Sawyer Fund exceeded $2 million. Every gift to the Colby-Sawyer Fund provides operational support for the college's highest priorities, and has a profound impact on a student's life and the well-being of the campus community. read more…
The Science, and Art, of Brewing
NEW LONDON, N.H., Oct. 2, 2014 – It's just before 4 p.m. on Tuesday, and Colby-Sawyer students are bustling into the Flying Goose Brew Pub and Grille, a popular bar and restaurant just down the hill from campus. But these students aren't knocking off early from their studies for a beer. They're heading to class. read more…
Colby-Sawyer College to Celebrate Sustainable Classroom Opening
NEW LONDON, N.H., Sept. 30, 2014 – Colby-Sawyer College will celebrate the grand opening of its freestanding sustainable classroom – the first commercial straw bale insulated building in the state of New Hampshire – located behind the Curtis L. Ivey Science Center, on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 2.30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. read more…
Colby-Sawyer Athletics Announces 2014 Hall of Fame Inductees
NEW LONDON, N.H., Sept. 29, 2014 – Colby-Sawyer College will honor six inductees as new members of its Athletic Hall of Fame this fall. This year's honorees include volleyball and basketball player Anne Coulter '06, basketball player Kelly "KJ" Krasco '05, basketball player Calen Paquette '03, field hockey, basketball and tennis player Valerie Turtle '70, baseball and soccer player Tom White '09 and soccer and lacrosse player Jessica Wilfert '03. read more…
Colby-Sawyer Associate Professor of Humanities Ewa Chrusciel's New Book of Poetry Explores Borders Without Boundaries
NEW LONDON, N.H., Sept. 26, 2014 – Colby-Sawyer College Associate Professor of Humanities Ewa Chrusciel's second book of poetry in English, Contraband of Hoopoe, will be released Oct. 1 by Omnidawn and distributed by University Press of New England. The Polish-born poet will offer author readings in the region. read more…
Colby-Sawyer College Launches Presidential Fellowship Program that Kickstarts Young Alumni's Professional Lives
NEW LONDON, N.H., Sept. 17, 2014 – This fall, Colby-Sawyer College established the Colby-Sawyer Presidential Fellowship (CSPF) program to provide recent graduates with gateway positions to their careers through roles within the college's administration. Fellows gain work experience, develop professional skills, provide quality contributions to the work of the college, and gain an understanding of how the college plans, implements initiatives and operates. read more…
Colby-Sawyer College Hosts “Tomie dePaola: NOW” Exhibition as Acclaimed Author and Artist Celebrates 80 Years
NEW LONDON, N.H., Sept. 8, 2014 – Colby-Sawyer College will celebrate the career, creativity and generosity of former faculty member Tomie dePaola, one of the world's most prolific and popular children's authors and illustrators, in the second of two exhibitions at the Sawyer Fine and Performing Arts Center, “Tomie dePaola: NOW.” read more…
Colby-Sawyer College Faculty Present Research at Fall Colloquium Series
NEW LONDON, N.H., Sept. 8, 2014 – Colby-Sawyer College announces the Fall Faculty Colloquium Series, which will feature monthly research presentations by Colby-Sawyer faculty. The series is free, open to the public and begins Thursday, Sept. 25. read more…
Favorite Films Series Presents 'Two-Lane Blacktop'
NEW LONDON, N.H., Sept. 8, 2014 – Colby-Sawyer College opens its Favorite Films Series with a free screening and discussion of “Two-Lane Blacktop” on Monday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. in Wheeler Hall at the Ware Student Center. The R-rated film runs 101 minutes. read more…
ReChargers Event Aims to Curb Throwaway Culture on Campus; Boston Globe Recognizes Effort
NEW LONDON, N.H., Sept. 5, 2014 – When students move out of Colby-Sawyer College each spring, they discard dorm supplies that just moments before were useful items. Thanks to the efforts of students in the Sustainability Core Club's ReChargers group, these items will no longer be left in dumpsters destined for landfills. They have been reclaimed and will be sold to incoming students this fall. read more…
In Memoriam: Legend, Friend and Trustee Emerita Patricia "Pat" Driggs Kelsey
NEW LONDON, N.H., Sept. 3, 2014 – Patricia “Pat” Driggs Kelsey, a longtime friend and supporter of Colby-Sawyer, died at the age of 91 on Saturday, Aug. 30 at home in New London, N.H. read more…
