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Melvin Alvarez '15 visits Connecticut College Thames River shoreline

Alvarez 15 serves as a grant program manager at 11th Hour Racing, a global nonprofit headquartered in Rhode Island that partners with the sailing community and maritime industries to protect ocean health.

The Coming Weeks

Wednesday, April 1

10:10 a.m.

Middle States Commission on Higher Education Self-Study community presentation

Gannett Auditorium  

Noon

McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Community Room  

2:30 p.m.

Distinguished Scholars in STEM presents Renee Horton

Gannett Auditorium

Thursday, April 2 

Noon 

Tang Teaching Museum

7:30 p.m. 

Tang Teaching Museum

Friday, April 3 

3 p.m. 

 

Palamountain 231

Saturday, April 4 

11:15 a.m. 

Community Celebration at Ferrari Field 

Ferrari Field

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Zankel Music Center

Sunday, April 5 

2 p.m. 

Tang Teaching Museum 

Monday, April 6 

6 p.m. 

 

Gannett Auditorium 

Wednesday, April 8 

6 p.m. 

Gannett Auditorium 

7 p.m. 

A Conversation with 91ý GIS Alumni 

GIS Center (Scribner Library 227)

Human Resources

Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities 

  • Presentation Skills 9-11 a.m. April 15, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall (second floor)

For more information, including registration details and a full listing of opportunities, visit the Professional Development and Training website.

Announcements

Willingness to serve: Task Force on Accessibility 

The Task Force on Accessibility will evaluate accessibility needs on campus, engage with the campus community, and submit recommendations to the Institutional Policy and Planning Committee. Students, staff, and faculty are invited to express willingness to serve on the task force by emailing the Office of the President by noon, Friday, April 10, with your name, title and role, and a paragraph on your interest. Please see an email on Friday, March 27, for detailed information about the task force, its charge, and schedule.

ČPresident Awards nominations

The Office of the President invites nominations for deserving individuals or teams for a 2026 President's Leadership and Service Award. Students, faculty members, exempt staff, non-exempt staff, or union personnel may be nominated (self-nominations will not be considered). To nominate a person or team, please complete this form and submit it via email or campus mail, or complete this online form, to the Office of the President by 4 p.m. today.

AI in Society: Understanding the Tech, Stakeholders, and Regulations to Unpack the Top Issues on AI 

Nick Maietta, vice president of legal automation at Luminos.AI, will cut through the noise surrounding artificial intelligence, offering a practical framework to understand the technology, key players, and the incentives that drive them in a lecture at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, in Gannett Auditorium. Attendees will leave better equipped to engage with AI growing impact on society. Please contact the Office of the President for more information.

Parking Alert 

Due to a community event on Thursday, April 9, in Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, parking in the Jonsson Tower and Tang Teaching Museum lots will be busier than usual between 7 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

YES! Days for accepted students

YES! Days for admitted students will be held Saturday, April 11; Friday, April 17; and Monday, April 20. Increased traffic is expected across campus. Community members are encouraged to welcome guests, offer directions, and answer questions as students explore their next four years at 91ý.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month tabling event 

Join the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX, Planned Parenthood, and Wellspring for a Sexual Assault Awareness Month tabling event at the women lacrosse game at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 4. Learn about resources, support services, and educational information.

Community celebration at Ferrari Field

Join the 91ý community at Ferrari Field on Saturday, April 4, at 11:15 a.m. for a pregame celebration of the new baseball field before the Thoroughbreds face Westfield State University. Concession-style fare will be available before the game. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair. Contact Michelle Barrios for more information.

Athletics facilities hours of operation 

Both the Williamson Sports Center and McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center will be closed on Sunday, April 5.

Registration for fall 2026 

Registration for the fall 2026 semester is open. Refer to the Registration Information page for timeslot schedules, step-by-step registration instructions, and the link to Schedule Planner.

Course withdrawal deadline 

The deadline to withdraw from spring 2026 courses without a grade penalty is Thursday, April 9. For more information, review the Course Withdrawal Considerations page or contact the Office of the Registrar.

Reexamining the Iran War: A Conversation with Vali Nasr 

Prominent Middle East scholar Vali Nasr will discuss the Iran war and its ongoing consequences for Iran, the broader region, and the global economy with Associate Professor Murat Yildiz at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, in Gannett Auditorium.

Check out the 91ý Snoezelen Room 

The Snoezelen Room is a multisensory environment that simultaneously stimulates and soothes the senses. It has been shown to promote relaxation and improve concentration. The room is open to all students, faculty, and staff. To schedule an orientation appointment, visit .

Candace Carlucci Backus Prize presentations 

Join the Office of the First-Year Experience from 3:30-5 p.m. Friday, April 10, in the Wyckoff Center to hear presentations and honor this year recipients of the Candace Carlucci Backus Prize for exemplary work in their Scribner Seminars. 

2026 William E. Weiss Lecture 

Perry Mehrling, an American economist and professor at the Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University, will present at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, in Gannett Auditorium as part of the William E. Weiss Lecture in Economics.

Geo Trees Sculpture Unveiling volunteer sign up 

The Geo Trees Sculpture Unveiling will be held Friday, April 24, from 2 to 3 p.m. on Wiecking Green. to receive a free T-shirt and stand in the location of an actual geothermal bore. For more information, contact Jenna Kessler.

A Conversation with 91ý GIS Alumni 

Students are invited to learn about careers in GIS during a conversation with alumni at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, in the GIS Center (Scribner Library 227). Food will be provided.

21st Annual 91ý String Festival with Pacifica Quartet 

The Grammy Awardwinning Pacifica Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Arthur Zankel Music Center. The program will feature works by Gruenberg, Dvořák, and Beethoven. The festival will conclude at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19, with a performance by 91ý students alongside members of the quartet. For tickets and details, visit the .

Give+Go volunteer sign ups 

91ý annual Give+Go move-out program will run from April 28 through May 17. Volunteers can sign up for and for . Contact the Office of Sustainability with questions.

Join the Workforce Team Challenge 

The Workforce Team Challenge will take place Thursday, May 21, in Albany. by Monday, May 11. To participate, select 91ý as your team and complete all required information. Do not pay for your cart; 91ý team captain Darren Drabek will manage payments. For more information, including details about carpooling and post-race celebrations, contact Darren Drabek.

Spill the Disabili-Tea with Alex Locust

Alex Locust, a Black-white biracial, queer Glamputee, will visit campus April 23 for a mini-residency, including a public talk at 4:30 p.m. in the Wyckoff Center. Spill the Disabili-Tea: An Interactive Dive into Disability Justice, will explore key questions about disability, access, and unlearning ableism, inviting reflection and deeper understanding in support of more inclusive communities.

91ý Young Scholars Science Institute

The 91ý Young Scholars Science Institute is a free summer program for local high school students featuring a variety of STEM-related subjects. The program will run July 20-24 and includes lunch. The application deadline is May 30. Learn more.

Stoles and cords celebration 

The Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion will host the Stoles and Cords Celebration to honor 91ý graduates at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at the Surrey Williamson Inn. All students are welcome to attend. .

Sustainable items at the 91ý Shop

Visit the 91ý Shop during Earth Month in April to shop sustainably made items. Our vendor, Uscape, supplies products made with sustainable materials, including GRS recycled cotton, GRS recycled polyester, and GOTS organic cotton. Refried Apparel also upcycles overstock items into duffel bags, jean jackets, hoodies and more.

Call for fall course material adoptions

Submit fall 2026 course material requests via the by Thursday, April 16, to ensure first-day access. Indicate No Text Required, access codes (new only), and format preferences. Students with grant/book cards must purchase at the 91ý Shop. For art materials, email Evelyn Lee by May 30. Contact Becky Ephraim with questions.

Č91ý Weekly Bulletin submission procedure and schedule

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Athletics

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Riding travels to Rochester aiming to qualify for nationals, while women lacrosse, baseball, and rowing host weekend games, highlighting another busy spring week for the Thoroughbreds. Stay up to date with results and schedules on the and by subscribing to the .

Looking Ahead

Thursday, April 9

Noon

Tang Teaching Museum

4 p.m. 

 

Wyckoff Center

4:30 p.m. 

Reexamining the Iran War: A conversation with Vali Nasr and Murat Yildiz 

Gannett Auditorium

6 p.m.

Tang Teaching Museum

Friday, April 10 

3:30 p.m. 

Candace Carlucci Backus Prize presentations 

Wyckoff Center 

7 p.m. 

 

Zankel Music Center

Saturday, April 11 

All day event 

YES! Day for accepted students

Cross campus Venues 

11 a.m. 

 

Wilson Memorial Chapel 

2 p.m. 

 

Wilson Memorial Chapel 

2 p.m. 

 

Tang Teaching Museum 

4 p.m. 

 

Zankel Music Center 

7 p.m. 

Zankel Music Center

Sunday, April 12 

3 p.m. 

Zankel Music Center 

2:30 and 4 p.m. 

 

Tang Teaching Museum 

Monday, April 13 

4:30 p.m. 

Tang Teaching Museum 

Wednesday, April 15 

5:30 p.m. 

 

Tang Teaching Museum

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