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Posted on July 23, 2021

Tips for Returning to an In-person School Year

This fall, students are coming from a range of scenarios—high school, a year off, remote learning and more. Our orientation director shares tips for all to thrive during the transition.

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Posted on July 19, 2021

10 Things to Pack, 10 Things to Leave Behind: 2025 Edition

If you’re #GordonBound, you know that Move-in Day is one month away, and you’re probably wondering what to bring or buy for your new college dorm room. We’re here to save you some of the trouble.

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Posted on July 15, 2021

Hollywood’s Missionary

Over 30 adventurous years as a pastor and church planter prepared David Sullivan ’74B for an unconventional mission field: the sets of movies, TV shows, music videos and commercials.

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Posted on July 8, 2021

10 Activities for Your Summer Vacation on the North Shore

Tucked away in quintessential New England, Gordon is well situated to offer easy access to both natural wonders and rich historical sites. Why not make your next college visit a family vacation, and explore the North Shore’s maritime roots or “singing coastline”?

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Posted on June 28, 2021

8 New Academic Programs

New programs across the College’s residential and online degree programs equip students to serve and lead in a variety of fields and settings—from speech-language pathology to ministry to organizational leadership.

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Posted on June 24, 2021

Retiring Faculty Profess Lessons from the Classroom: Part 2

After careers imparting both professional and personal wisdom to students at Gordon, three retiring professors share their next steps and the memories they’ll take with them.

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Posted on June 17, 2021

Retiring Faculty Profess Lessons from the Classroom: Part 1

Hear from retiring professors, who share their upcoming plans, cherished memories and insights from a career in the classroom.

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Posted on June 11, 2021

Alumna Forges Academic Future as Lilly Graduate Fellow

Elspeth Currie ’16 continues her journey in academia by joining the prestigious Lilly Graduate Fellows Program, alongside pursuing a Ph.D. in early modern European history at Boston College.

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Posted on June 10, 2021

Coming out of Hibernation: 5 Tips for How to Navigate Reentry

To get some practical advice for how we can enjoy this transition to a "new normal", The Bell interviewed mental health counselor Reid Swetland of the Gordon College Counseling Center. Here are his five tips for navigating reentry and relishing it too.

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Posted on June 8, 2021

New Grant Expands STEM Research at Gordon

Three faculty received a Templeton Foundation grant through the CCCU, which will facilitate research partnerships and encourage interdisciplinary dialogue.

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Posted on June 5, 2021

Get Your Feet Wet: Three Tips for Novice Rowers

In honor of National Learn to Row Day and Varsity Rowing’s recent success, Head Coach Maddie Hopkins ’18 shares three tips for anyone learning to row.

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Posted on June 4, 2021

8 Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List

To get you in the spirit of summer reading, The Bell has collected a range of book recommendations from Gordon staff and faculty. Enjoy!

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