Have you lost a coat, rain jacket, hat, tie, books, etc. in the Koch building? If so, come to room 109 and look through the “lost and found” box. -Robin
Who is this DA Alumnus? This 1969 DA alumnus is the author of two books* that focus upon a famous Boston family. Best known as a broadcast journalist, he also portrayed himself in the film “A Civil Action”. Who is he? Good news! Both of this author’s books and the film “A Civil Action” are [...]
“Voice from the Valley” The Deerfield Academy Press is pleased to announce its latest publication Voices from the Valley. Twenty-seven Deerfield teachers past and present reflect upon teaching. They write about why they became teachers, what sustains them from day-to-day in their chosen profession, interesting moments in the classroom, and their thoughts and feelings about [...]
Deerfield was proud to honor former headmaster Eric Widmer ’57 with the 2011 Heritage Award at this week’s school meeting. The Heritage Award was initiated in 1984 to recognize a Deerfield alumnus whose achievements represent a special contribution to the betterment of society. In short, someone whose life exemplifies the academy’s motto, “Be Worthy of [...]
Want to help Deerfield be an even greener place? Become an environmental proctor! Environmental Proctors educate and encourage their peers to recognize the impact of their actions on the environment and alter their habits accordingly. Our environmental proctors have had a significant impact on dorm energy use and recycling in past years. We have improved [...]
How many of you know that a beehive was installed by the greenhouse behind Johnson Doubleday last year? Having started this apiary project as a freshman, Elizabeth Eastman ’13 just harvested her first bottles of dark gold honey, and presented one to me. I put it in my Greek yogurt every morning, and simply love [...]
Sunday through Thursday evenings from 7:30-10:30pm peer tutors are available and eager to answer your homework questions through online chat on the Peer Tutors Moodle site! Join the chat and get help!
Tim Trelease opens an exhibit of new work in Holyoke’s Paper City Studios this Friday. The group show will include fourteen new paintings, constructions, and photographs, along with a large-scale installation as part of a group show. The theme of the exhibit is centered around books, as artifacts, with a special interest in the history [...]
The library is currently featuring a display of the works of Poet Laureate W. S. Merwin who will visit DA on October 12. Good news! All of the items on display are available for loan.
As the beginning of school recedes into memory, and the pace of life quickens, we would do well to remember Wahi Diome’s benediction at Convocation. One of the values she has learned from her Iroquois culture is the importance of “dedicating a moment of every day to give thanks for what we have.” In her [...]
