November 2020
Families Enjoy a Virtual Glimpse of Island Life
Loomis Chaffee hosted a Virtual Family Visit October 29–30 in place of the annual on-campus Family Weekend this year in an effort to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Connect to the family visit webpage to see familiar faces and places as well as a video overview of campus life and learning this fall. Check out recorded presentations that feature Pelican alumni Scott MacClintic '82 and Stacy-Ann "Ro" Rowe '97!
Back on the Island: Recent Alumni Lend a Hand
Nine Loomis Chaffee alumni have rejoined the Island community as interns this fall to help support faculty with the additional demands of providing a boarding school learning experience amidst the pandemic.
#GivingTuesday: December 1
#GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. Join members of the Loomis Chaffee community during this celebration of giving and make your gift to the 2020-21 Annual Fund. Your support of the Annual Fund provides critical resources for every aspect of life at Loomis Chaffee. Visit Loomis Chaffee's giving page to make your gift. Thank you!
Elm Trees Planted for Ecosystem Study
Scientists from the Nature Conservancy and Loomis Chaffee students and faculty planted disease-resistant American elm trees along the Joffray Trail, named for faculty legend Don Joffray, on the Island as part of a project related to preserving the ecosystems of the Connecticut River floodplain.
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Upcoming Virtual Events
Pelican Peace of Mind Meditation with Nancy Covello Murray '83
Tuesday, November 10
12:15 p.m. EST
Take a brief respite from your day and the challenges of 2020! Certified yoga instructor Nancy Covello Murray '83 will lead fellow alumni in a 45-minute meditation class on Tuesday, November 10, at 12:15 p.m. EST. No previous experience is necessary to join this session that will bring some calm to your day. Register for tomorrow's session.
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Webinar for Alumni with Head of School Sheila Culbert
Wednesday, November 18
7 p.m. EST
Loomis Chaffee alumni are invited to join Head of School Sheila Culbert for a State of the School presentation on Wednesday, November 18, at 7 p.m. EST. Sheila's webinar will feature an update on campus life and a Q&A session. Please register and then join Sheila's informational webinar event.
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Culinary Conversation, Cooking and Holiday Cheer with Terry Jacobs Walters '84
Saturday, December 5
4:30 p.m. EST
Mark your calendars for a night of "Clean-ish Food" with best-selling cookbook author and Loomis Chaffee alumna, Terry Jacobs Walters '84, on Saturday, December 5, at 4:30 p.m. EST. This online gathering is part cooking class, part virtual hangout. Spread some good cheer, get your aprons on, and register today!
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Pelican Athletes Work Through COVID-19
Boys soccer looked a little different this fall, but the coaches and players moved the ball forward despite COVID-19!
Refusing to give in to adversity, girls volleyball forged bonds and built skills together this fall.
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Loomis Chaffee Magazine
Connect to the Loomis Chaffee Magazine webpage to read the Summer 2020 issue and Web Extras.
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Share Your Story!
Readers tell us they're interested in what alumni from across the Loomis Chaffee community are doing. Connect to the Alumni News Note submission link to share your story.
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