House Games
2nd	1st	3rd	4th

Thanks to House Leaders for displaying KINDNESS, INTEGRITY, PASSION , and COURAGE during House games!

Wil Carey, Clint Harris, Zoe Smith and Izzie Ortiz displayed COURAGE  & TEAMWORK when they volunteered to perform for an 11th grade Student Life program.

Grace Ankrom is one of the friendliest students at Cannon and always has a big smile a welcome greeting. Thank you, Grace!

Alexa Meighan displayed KINDNESS when she wrote a thank you note to a speaker expressing her appreciation.

Many thanks to Lucas Kabasakalian, Floris Stratman, Carter Otey and Mr. Davis for kicking off the November 4 Open House with some Saturday morning jazz!  Ava Cooksey, Heidi Coppa, Emily Cleveland, Caroline Carr, Carter Otey, Chloe Winchester, Hope Springate, Rohan Handa and Jackson Cooksey demonstrated COURAGE, TEAMWORK and PASSION showing up on a Saturday morning to share their Cannon experience with prospective parents and students who attended the Open house.

The dining hall will be closed on November 10 from 8:45-10:00a.m.

After school make-up will now meet in the Academic Center.  As a reminder, after school make-up session begins at 3:15 pm.

The women’s basketball team is looking for two managers to help this season. Managers are not required to attend practice, but the team needs someone to help film home & away games as well as keep stats. If you have any interest please email Coach Drakeford

Congratulations to Cannon Theater Company for receiving four awards at this weekend’s NCTC Festival for their production of “Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind”: Patrick Dodds for Excellence in Stage Management, Zoë Smith for Outstanding Achievement in Assistant Direction, Mr. Macdonald for Excellence in Directing, and the cast for Excellence in Ensemble Acting. CTC is excited to now bring “Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind” to the Cannon community Thurs Nov 9, Fri Nov 10, and Sat Nov 11 7:00-8:15pm! This high octane 45-minute show had the NCTC audience laughing and occasionally even screaming. And with a high reliance on audience interaction, the show changes with each performance, so come see it more than once!

SENIORS! Tuesday, November 7^th, is another drop-in help day. Mrs. McClanahan and Dr. Wilner will be in room 610 – if you have applications still to be submitted this fall, or if you have applications that will need to be submitted for January deadlines, come in and get some work done!

Please join Dean Zelaya in Foundation Hall during lunch on Thursday November 9^th to learn more about getting involved in the NewGen Peacebuilders program.  There will be a representative on campus to answer any questions you may have.  Bring your lunch and join us!

WINTERM 2018: We are excited about this year’s Winterm program that is scheduled for Tuesday January 2^nd – Friday January 5^th, 2018!  Course information and the registration form can be found and downloaded on the Cannon School website at https://www.cannonschool.org/page/academics/upper-school/winterm#.   Registration will take place Monday November 13^th, Tuesday November 14^th and Wednesday November 15^th, 2017.  The registration table will be set up outside the Upper School Office between 7:20 – 8:05 am and between 11:20 am – 12:00 pm each day.  Please make sure that you turn in your form directly at the registration table during one of those scheduled times to ensure that your form is received.  Please do not turn your form in to your advisor or to the office, but only at the registration table.  If you have questions about a specific course please contact the teacher.  If you have questions about registration please contact Mr. Campbell at rcampbell@cannonschool.org.

Cannon Theater Company is excited to open its 2017-18 season with “Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind”, running Thurs Nov 9, Fri Nov 10, and Sat Nov 11 7:00-8:15pm! Still alive and ever-evolving after several years in its New York City and Chicago productions, “Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind” is an ensemble experiment in presenting 30 plays in 60 minutes (though due to the rules of the NCTC High School Play Festival at which we will perform this weekend, our version is 22 plays in 45 minutes). Each two-minute play is performed in random order with an interactive audience. This eclectic collection of comic, dramatic, and just plain wacky plays will add up to an evening of theater unlike anything you’ve experienced

Sophomores— Nov. 10 during Student Life, meet by House in the following locations:
Animus-614 (Miller’s advisory room)
Impetus-620 (Oswald’s advisory room)
Integritas- 610 (College Counseling room)
Humanitas-621 (H. Smith’s advisory room)

Come check out the Experiment in International Living in the Private Dining Room on Wed., Nov. 15 during lunch, 11:15-noon. “For 85 years, our summer study abroad programs have enabled students to explore the world in a personal, meaningful way, and to develop new, enduring friendships through hands-on cultural experiences and homestays in 27 countries. With specific themes to match student’s unique interests and passions, The Experiment believes in creating educational experiences that positively impact both students and the communities they visit. Each year, hundreds of students come away from The Experiment with invaluable cultural, leadership, language, and college prep skills that help them thrive in diverse environments.”

• National Portfolio Day– Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 am

College Admission Representatives Visiting Cannon School: Visits are open to current seniors, juniors and sophomores.  Students should register to attend on their Family Connection site and must request permission from the teacher of the class they will me be missing before attending.

Visits are open to current seniors, juniors and sophomores.  Students should register to attend on their Family Connection site and must request permission from the teacher of the class they will me be missing before attending.

November 6th:

Columbia University: Private, Large City, NYC, NY, 8000 Undergrads

November 8th:

The University of Alabama: Public, Small City, Tuscaloosa, 31000 Undergrads

November 9th:

Ringling College of Art & Design– Private,  (urban) Sarasota, FL, 1200 undergrads

A noted innovative visual arts college with a highly acclaimed computer animation program.  Also lauded as “the Most Wired Campus in the US” by Us News & World Report.

Kansas City Art Institute: Private, Large City, Kansas City, MO, 700 Undergrads

November 14th: Lynn University– Private, Large Town, Florida, 2000 Undergrads. Just three miles from the beach, the school offers career-focused majors that help you build your resume before you graduate.  Consistently ranked as one of the top five most international universities in the US.

November 21^st: Savannah College of Art and Design – Private, Small City, Savannah, GA, 9000 Undegrads

House Standings
791	799	669	840

Gabe Cox

Patrick Dodds demonstrated KINDNESS when he stopped what he was doing to help Mr. Diskin carry several items to his car. Thanks, Patrick!

The dining hall will be closed on November 10 from 8:45-10:00a.m.

WINTERM 2018: We are excited about this year’s Winterm program that is scheduled for Tuesday January 2^nd – Friday January 5^th, 2018!  Course information and the registration form can be found and downloaded on the Cannon School website at https://www.cannonschool.org/page/academics/upper-school/winterm#.   Registration will take place Monday November 13^th, Tuesday November 14^th and Wednesday November 15^th, 2017.  The registration table will be set up outside the Upper School Office between 7:20 – 8:05 am and between 11:20 am – 12:00 pm each day.  Please make sure that you turn in your form directly at the registration table during one of those scheduled times to ensure that your form is received.  Please do not turn your form in to your advisor or to the office, but only at the registration table.  If you have questions about a specific course please contact the teacher.  If you have questions about registration please contact Mr. Campbell at rcampbell@cannonschool.org.

Cannon Theater Company is excited to open its 2017-18 season with “Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind”, running Thurs Nov 9, Fri Nov 10, and Sat Nov 11 7:00-8:15pm! Still alive and ever-evolving after several years in its New York City and Chicago productions, “Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind” is an ensemble experiment in presenting 30 plays in 60 minutes (though due to the rules of the NCTC High School Play Festival at which we will perform this weekend, our version is 22 plays in 45 minutes). Each two-minute play is performed in random order with an interactive audience. This eclectic collection of comic, dramatic, and just plain wacky plays will add up to an evening of theater unlike anything you’ve experienced

• National Portfolio Day– Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 am

College Admission Representatives Visiting Cannon School: Visits are open to current seniors, juniors and sophomores.  Students should register to attend on their Family Connection site and must request permission from the teacher of the class they will me be missing before attending.

Visits are open to current seniors, juniors and sophomores.  Students should register to attend on their Family Connection site and must request permission from the teacher of the class they will me be missing before attending.

November 6th:

Columbia University: Private, Large City, NYC, NY, 8000 Undergrads

November 8th:

Wittenberg University – Private, Small City, Ohio, 1950 Undergrads The liberal arts university is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Students of all faiths are encouraged to participate in services. In addition to a full array of majors, the school offers cooperative programs with other US schools including: Case Western, Columbia, Washington University & Duke.

November 9th:

Ringling College of Art & Design– Private,  (urban) Sarasota, FL, 1200 undergrads

A noted innovative visual arts college with a highly acclaimed computer animation program.  Also lauded as “the Most Wired Campus in the US” by Us News & World Report.

 November 14th:

Lynn University– Private, Large Town, Florida, 2000 Undergrads. Just three miles from the beach, the school offers career-focused majors that help you build your resume before you graduate.  Consistently ranked as one of the top five most international universities in the US.

House Standings
791	799	669	840

Toni Baer, Peyton Skill, & Amelia Wyatt

Lauren Skolaris demonstrated TEAMWORK when she made the advisory’s soda Halloween costumes!  Thank you Lauren!  They looked great!

Freshman: Please bring your charged laptop to New Student Seminar TODAY for your session with college counseling.

Cannon Theater Company is excited to open its 2017-18 season with “Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind”, running Thurs Nov 9, Fri Nov 10, and Sat Nov 11 7:00-8:15pm! Still alive and ever-evolving after several years in its New York City and Chicago productions, “Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind” is an ensemble experiment in presenting 30 plays in 60 minutes (though due to the rules of the NCTC High School Play Festival at which we will perform this weekend, our version is 22 plays in 45 minutes). Each two-minute play is performed in random order with an interactive audience. This eclectic collection of comic, dramatic, and just plain wacky plays will add up to an evening of theater unlike anything you’ve experienced

If any Advisories are interested in buying a yearbook ad, please contact mzelaya@cannonschool.org for more information regarding pricing, size etc. If  you split the cost of an ad between your whole advisory, it ends up being really affordable! Thank you, The Yearbook Staff

The first Advisory to take a picture of everyone in purple and email mzelaya@cannonschool.org will earn a prize from Dean Booker. Winner announced on Instagram: cannonupperschool.  

• National Portfolio Day– Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 am

College Admission Representatives Visiting Cannon School: Visits are open to current seniors, juniors and sophomores.  Students should register to attend on their Family Connection site and must request permission from the teacher of the class they will me be missing before attending.

Visits are open to current seniors, juniors and sophomores.  Students should register to attend on their Family Connection site and must request permission from the teacher of the class they will me be missing before attending.

 November 1st:

Miami University – Public, Small Town, Ohio, 16000 Undergrads. Offers 120 majors including a number of programs that focus on global markets.  Also home to a China Business Program which offers hands-on experience overseas, language study and business coursework.  Miami has a strong Greek community with over 40 fraternities and sororities on campus.

Merrimack College– Private, Suburban, North Andover, MA, 3200 Undergrads A private college in the Roman Catholic, Augustinian tradition located 25 minutes outside of Boston.  It offers a strong co-op work program, small class sizes and 90 plus academic programs.

November 6th:

Columbia University: Private, Large City, NYC, NY, 8000 Undergrads

November 8th:

Wittenberg University – Private, Small City, Ohio, 1950 Undergrads The liberal arts university is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Students of all faiths are encouraged to participate in services. In addition to a full array of majors, the school offers cooperative programs with other US schools including: Case Western, Columbia, Washington University & Duke.

November 9th:

Ringling College of Art & Design– Private,  (urban) Sarasota, FL, 1200 undergrads

A noted innovative visual arts college with a highly acclaimed computer animation program.  Also lauded as “the Most Wired Campus in the US” by Us News & World Report.

 November 14th:

Lynn University– Private, Large Town, Florida, 2000 Undergrads. Just three miles from the beach, the school offers career-focused majors that help you build your resume before you graduate.  Consistently ranked as one of the top five most international universities in the US.

House Standings
786	795	669	840

Heidi Coppa

Mr. Arthur demonstrated TEAMWORK and KINDNESS when he offered to cover a colleague’s class when she had to leave early for a dentist appointment. Thank you, Mr. Arthur!

Constantin Dornberg, Thomas Fromke, Abhi Gadudasu, Logan Gray, Connor Hynes, Meghan McClanahan, Zoe Smith, and Mallory Vance showed PASSION by spending their day off learning the job search skills needed to pursue a summer job or internship!

Lauren Skolaris and Frances Bragg demonstrated KINDNESS when they comforted a friend who was having a tough day.

Emma-Kate Bentley-Gottel showed RESPECT when she took responsibility for an accident she caused.

Anna Edwards showed RESPECT for our school by sweeping up food that was spilled and left in the junior hallway during lunch. Thank you Anna!

Freshman: Please bring your charged laptop to New Student Seminar on Wednesday, Nov. 1^st for your session with college counseling.

If any Advisories are interested in buying a yearbook ad, please contact mzelaya@cannonschool.org for more information regarding pricing, size etc. If  you split the cost of an ad between your whole advisory, it ends up being really affordable! Thank you, The Yearbook Staff

Lost and Found: If you are missing some items, check out the small hallway near the elevator in the World Languages hallway.  Items will be given away after Halloween.

Check out The Cannon Upper School Paper –  online! 

October 31^st 11:15- Noon, Private Dining Room Rustic Pathways  will be on Campus!   Come learn about Rustic Pathways travel and service programs and hear from Cannon students who have been a part of Rustic’s programs.

 10-12^th grades:

• National Portfolio Day– Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 am

College Admission Representatives Visiting Cannon School: Visits are open to current seniors, juniors and sophomores.  Students should register to attend on their Family Connection site and must request permission from the teacher of the class they will me be missing before attending.

Visits are open to current seniors, juniors and sophomores.  Students should register to attend on their Family Connection site and must request permission from the teacher of the class they will me be missing before attending.

October 31st

Lynchburg College– Private, Small City, Lynchburg, VA, 2100 Undergrads. Offering 51 areas of study including the in-demand and hard to find majors. The school markets a tight knit student body where all students live on campus until senior year and the newly renovated student center.

Catawba College – Private, Small Town, Salisbury, NC 1300 Undergrads. Offering over 70 fields of study including a distinctive majors in Music Business and Theater Arts Education. Their Academy for Teaching offers generous scholarships to prospective teachers with no repayment stipulation.  Also known for having one of the best college theaters in the country.

 November 1st:

Miami University – Public, Small Town, Ohio, 16000 Undergrads. Offers 120 majors including a number of programs that focus on global markets.  Also home to a China Business Program which offers hands-on experience overseas, language study and business coursework.  Miami has a strong Greek community with over 40 fraternities and sororities on campus.

Merrimack College– Private, Suburban, North Andover, MA, 3200 Undergrads A private college in the Roman Catholic, Augustinian tradition located 25 minutes outside of Boston.  It offers a strong co-op work program, small class sizes and 90 plus academic programs.

November 6th:

Columbia University: Private, Large City, NYC, NY, 8000 Undergrads

November 8th:

Wittenberg University – Private, Small City, Ohio, 1950 Undergrads The liberal arts university is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Students of all faiths are encouraged to participate in services. In addition to a full array of majors, the school offers cooperative programs with other US schools including: Case Western, Columbia, Washington University & Duke.

November 9th:

Ringling College of Art & Design– Private,  (urban) Sarasota, FL, 1200 undergrads

A noted innovative visual arts college with a highly acclaimed computer animation program.  Also lauded as “the Most Wired Campus in the US” by Us News & World Report.

 November 14th:

Lynn University– Private, Large Town, Florida, 2000 Undergrads. Just three miles from the beach, the school offers career-focused majors that help you build your resume before you graduate.  Consistently ranked as one of the top five most international universities in the US.

House Standings
786	782	638	840

Amanda Sambach

Ian Mullane showed KINDNESS when he held the door open for a faculty member carrying a hot coffee.

Lost and Found: If you are missing some items, check out the small hallway near the elevator in the World Languages hallway.  Items will be given away after Halloween.

Check out The Cannon Upper School Paper –  online! 

October 31^st 11:15- Noon, Private Dining Room Rustic Pathways  will be on Campus!   Come learn about Rustic Pathways travel and service programs and hear from Cannon students who have been a part of Rustic’s programs.

 10-12^th grades:

• National Portfolio Day– Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 am

College Admission Representatives Visiting Cannon School: Visits are open to current seniors, juniors and sophomores.  Students should register to attend on their Family Connection site and must request permission from the teacher of the class they will me be missing before attending.

Visits are open to current seniors, juniors and sophomores.  Students should register to attend on their Family Connection site and must request permission from the teacher of the class they will me be missing before attending.

October 30th:

Hofstra University – Private,  New York metropolitan area, 6900 Undergrads. Offers over 100 academic dual degree programs; 17 athletic teams that compete at the Division 1 level.  The university operates Long Island’s oldest public radio station.

St. Lawrence University– Private, Small Town, New York, 2400 Undergrads. The liberal arts college located between the Adirondacks and capitol of Canada offers access to international government, cultural & social opportunities & outdoor recreation.

October 31st

Lynchburg College– Private, Small City, Lynchburg, VA, 2100 Undergrads. Offering 51 areas of study including the in-demand and hard to find majors. The school markets a tight knit student body where all students live on campus until senior year and the newly renovated student center.

Catawba College – Private, Small Town, Salisbury, NC 1300 Undergrads. Offering over 70 fields of study including a distinctive majors in Music Business and Theater Arts Education. Their Academy for Teaching offers generous scholarships to prospective teachers with no repayment stipulation.  Also known for having one of the best college theaters in the country.

 November 1st:

Miami University – Public, Small Town, Ohio, 16000 Undergrads. Offers 120 majors including a number of programs that focus on global markets.  Also home to a China Business Program which offers hands-on experience overseas, language study and business coursework.  Miami has a strong Greek community with over 40 fraternities and sororities on campus.

Merrimack College– Private, Suburban, North Andover, MA, 3200 Undergrads A private college in the Roman Catholic, Augustinian tradition located 25 minutes outside of Boston.  It offers a strong co-op work program, small class sizes and 90 plus academic programs.

November 6th:

Columbia University: Private, Large City, NYC, NY, 8000 Undergrads

November 8th:

Wittenberg University – Private, Small City, Ohio, 1950 Undergrads The liberal arts university is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Students of all faiths are encouraged to participate in services. In addition to a full array of majors, the school offers cooperative programs with other US schools including: Case Western, Columbia, Washington University & Duke.

November 9th:

Ringling College of Art & Design– Private,  (urban) Sarasota, FL, 1200 undergrads

A noted innovative visual arts college with a highly acclaimed computer animation program.  Also lauded as “the Most Wired Campus in the US” by Us News & World Report.

 November 14th:

Lynn University– Private, Large Town, Florida, 2000 Undergrads. Just three miles from the beach, the school offers career-focused majors that help you build your resume before you graduate.  Consistently ranked as one of the top five most international universities in the US.

House Standings
759	716	622	780

Cole Ventura, Gillian Ventura, & John Ventura

A big thank you to Noah Baez, Mattea Williams, Julia Riley, Lauren Mendenhall, and Rachel Cooke for coming to Mrs. Miller’s English class to serve as peer editors and question flooders! You guys rock.

Lost and Found: If you are missing some items, check out the small hallway near the elevator in the World Languages hallway.  Items will be given away after Halloween.

There will be a Model UN meeting at lunch on Thursday in the Library Annex for everyone going to our conference at William and Mary (you are only going if you have already turned in a permission slip signed by your parents!). Please make sure to attend this meeting to learn about your delegate assignments and get key details about the trip schedule!

Members or prospective members of MUN who are *not* going to W&M do not need to attend this meeting.

October 31^st 11:15- Noon, Private Dining Room

Rustic Pathways  will be on Campus!           

Come learn about Rustic Pathways travel and service programs and hear from Cannon students who have been a part of Rustic’s programs.

10/27: Cougars On-Site Workshop for Juniors. Open to students in the Class of 2019 who are interested in finding a job or internship.  Topics covered include: Resume and Cover Letter Writing, Interviewing Skills and Networking.  This is an optional workshop presented from 9 – 2 during a school break.  A more in-depth course which will  allow students to complete a resume and cover letter, participate in a mock interview and etiquette lunch, and develop a networking contact list will be offered through the Winterm program.  Juniors who cannot take the Winterm course and are interested in the 10/27 COS Workshop must register by October 18^th by emailing Kristin McClanahan atkmcclanahan@cannonschool.org.  Space is limited.

 10-12^th grades:

• National Portfolio Day– Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 am

College Admission Representatives Visiting Cannon School: Visits are open to current seniors, juniors and sophomores.  Students should register to attend on their Family Connection site and must request permission from the teacher of the class they will me be missing before attending.

Visits are open to current seniors, juniors and sophomores.  Students should register to attend on their Family Connection site and must request permission from the teacher of the class they will me be missing before attending.

October 30th:

Hofstra University – Private,  New York metropolitan area, 6900 Undergrads. Offers over 100 academic dual degree programs; 17 athletic teams that compete at the Division 1 level.  The university operates Long Island’s oldest public radio station.

St. Lawrence University– Private, Small Town, New York, 2400 Undergrads. The liberal arts college located between the Adirondacks and capitol of Canada offers access to international government, cultural & social opportunities & outdoor recreation.

October 31st

Lynchburg College– Private, Small City, Lynchburg, VA, 2100 Undergrads. Offering 51 areas of study including the in-demand and hard to find majors. The school markets a tight knit student body where all students live on campus until senior year and the newly renovated student center.

Catawba College – Private, Small Town, Salisbury, NC 1300 Undergrads. Offering over 70 fields of study including a distinctive majors in Music Business and Theater Arts Education. Their Academy for Teaching offers generous scholarships to prospective teachers with no repayment stipulation.  Also known for having one of the best college theaters in the country.

 November 1st:

Miami University – Public, Small Town, Ohio, 16000 Undergrads. Offers 120 majors including a number of programs that focus on global markets.  Also home to a China Business Program which offers hands-on experience overseas, language study and business coursework.  Miami has a strong Greek community with over 40 fraternities and sororities on campus.

Merrimack College– Private, Suburban, North Andover, MA, 3200 Undergrads A private college in the Roman Catholic, Augustinian tradition located 25 minutes outside of Boston.  It offers a strong co-op work program, small class sizes and 90 plus academic programs.

November 6th:

Columbia University: Private, Large City, NYC, NY, 8000 Undergrads

November 8th:

Wittenberg University – Private, Small City, Ohio, 1950 Undergrads The liberal arts university is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Students of all faiths are encouraged to participate in services. In addition to a full array of majors, the school offers cooperative programs with other US schools including: Case Western, Columbia, Washington University & Duke.

November 9th:

Ringling College of Art & Design– Private,  (urban) Sarasota, FL, 1200 undergrads

A noted innovative visual arts college with a highly acclaimed computer animation program.  Also lauded as “the Most Wired Campus in the US” by Us News & World Report.

 November 14th:

Lynn University– Private, Large Town, Florida, 2000 Undergrads. Just three miles from the beach, the school offers career-focused majors that help you build your resume before you graduate.  Consistently ranked as one of the top five most international universities in the US.

House Standings
759	716	622	780

Connor Yang, Miles Batley, & Renee Boisvert

Jack Field showed INTEGRITY when he came to his teacher when an answer right on his quiz but ii was actually incorrect. Thank you Jack for your honesty!!!!

Ben Hansen showed KINDNESS when he held the door open for a teacher today.

Sarah Kuo demonstrated an incredible amount of patience and RESPECT when she waited 20 minutes for a teacher to show up for a meeting because the teacher got the schedule mixed up. Thank you, Sarah!

Abby Jo McLaughlin demonstrated KINDNESS when she helped her substitute get acclimated to the classroom and procedures in the morning.  Thanks, Abby Jo!

There will be a Model UN meeting at lunch on Thursday in the Library Annex for everyone going to our conference at William and Mary (you are only going if you have already turned in a permission slip signed by your parents!). Please make sure to attend this meeting to learn about your delegate assignments and get key details about the trip schedule!

Members or prospective members of MUN who are *not* going to W&M do not need to attend this meeting.

Seniors: The deadline to apply for Cannon nominations for Jefferson or Danforth Scholars is Oct. 25^th. Submit the Request for Nomination form, the required essay(s), and a list of activities/resume to Ms. Mann via google doc by 3 pm on Oct. 25^th.

Juniors: The deadline to submit an application for Cannon nomination to NC Governor’s School is Oct. 25^th. Submit the Nomination Cover page, Basic Info and Nomination Discipline Form, Essays 1 and 2, Personal Readiness Form, and 2 completed recommendation forms to Ms. Mann as a printed packet by 3 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 25^th at 3 pm.

10^th graders interested in a fantastic 3-day HOBY Leadership Seminar this summer should submit these two items to Ms. Mann no later than Oct. 25:

1. Brief paragraph detailing why you want to participate in HOBY.
2. List of activities/resume

Summer Enrichment Opportunities for All Cannon Upper Students:

October 31^st 11:15- Noon, Private Dining Room

Rustic Pathways  will be on Campus!           

Come learn about Rustic Pathways travel and service programs and hear from Cannon students who have been a part of Rustic’s programs.

10/27: Cougars On-Site Workshop for Juniors. Open to students in the Class of 2019 who are interested in finding a job or internship.  Topics covered include: Resume and Cover Letter Writing, Interviewing Skills and Networking.  This is an optional workshop presented from 9 – 2 during a school break.  A more in-depth course which will  allow students to complete a resume and cover letter, participate in a mock interview and etiquette lunch, and develop a networking contact list will be offered through the Winterm program.  Juniors who cannot take the Winterm course and are interested in the 10/27 COS Workshop must register by October 18^th by emailing Kristin McClanahan atkmcclanahan@cannonschool.org.  Space is limited.

 10-12^th grades:

• National Portfolio Day– Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 am

College Admission Representatives Visiting Cannon School: Visits are open to current seniors, juniors and sophomores.  Students should register to attend on their Family Connection site and must request permission from the teacher of the class they will me be missing before attending.

Visits are open to current seniors, juniors and sophomores.  Students should register to attend on their Family Connection site and must request permission from the teacher of the class they will me be missing before attending.

October 25th:

Sewanee: The University of the South – Private, Rural, Tennessee, 1600 Undergrads America’s only university owned & governed by the Episcopal Church. The liberal arts school offers outside the classroom study opportunities including a semester at Yale’s Directed Research Program. Also known for their Outing Club.

Rhodes College– Private, Small City, Memphis, TN, 2000 Undergrads. A liberal arts college, the campus is known as one of the most beautiful in the country.  Their “Compassionate Campus Initiative” promotes speakers, forums and classes to make Rhodes “a kinder and more mindful community”. There is a 10 to 1 student/faculty ratio and 75% of students complete an internship prior to graduating. Profiled in the book “Colleges That Change Lives”.

Kalamazoo College – Private, Small City, Michigan, 1500 Undergrads. Liberal arts college 35 miles from Lake Michigan.  Students required to complete the “K Plan” which is a personalized course schedule that includes experiential learning and independent research. Most students complete an internship or externship.

Wesleyan University – Private, Middletown, CT, 2900 Undergrads. A liberal arts college where students, with the help of faculty, can develop their own unique programs of study. Small class sizes and an intellectually lively campus.

Assumption College – Private, Worcester, MA 2240 Undergrads. A private Roman Catholic liberal arts college, the school emphasizes spiritual growth regardless of the student’s religion.  It offers strong programs in business and professional studies.  The college also offers a campus in the heart of Rome, Italy.

October 30th:

Hofstra University – Private,  New York metropolitan area, 6900 Undergrads. Offers over 100 academic dual degree programs; 17 athletic teams that compete at the Division 1 level.  The university operates Long Island’s oldest public radio station.

St. Lawrence University– Private, Small Town, New York, 2400 Undergrads. The liberal arts college located between the Adirondacks and capitol of Canada offers access to international government, cultural & social opportunities & outdoor recreation.

October 31st

Lynchburg College– Private, Small City, Lynchburg, VA, 2100 Undergrads. Offering 51 areas of study including the in-demand and hard to find majors. The school markets a tight knit student body where all students live on campus until senior year and the newly renovated student center.

Catawba College – Private, Small Town, Salisbury, NC 1300 Undergrads. Offering over 70 fields of study including a distinctive majors in Music Business and Theater Arts Education. Their Academy for Teaching offers generous scholarships to prospective teachers with no repayment stipulation.  Also known for having one of the best college theaters in the country.

 November 1st:

Miami University – Public, Small Town, Ohio, 16000 Undergrads. Offers 120 majors including a number of programs that focus on global markets.  Also home to a China Business Program which offers hands-on experience overseas, language study and business coursework.  Miami has a strong Greek community with over 40 fraternities and sororities on campus.

Merrimack College– Private, Suburban, North Andover, MA, 3200 Undergrads A private college in the Roman Catholic, Augustinian tradition located 25 minutes outside of Boston.  It offers a strong co-op work program, small class sizes and 90 plus academic programs.

November 6th:

Columbia University: Private, Large City, NYC, NY, 8000 Undergrads

November 8th:

Wittenberg University – Private, Small City, Ohio, 1950 Undergrads The liberal arts university is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Students of all faiths are encouraged to participate in services. In addition to a full array of majors, the school offers cooperative programs with other US schools including: Case Western, Columbia, Washington University & Duke.

November 9th:

Ringling College of Art & Design– Private,  (urban) Sarasota, FL, 1200 undergrads

A noted innovative visual arts college with a highly acclaimed computer animation program.  Also lauded as “the Most Wired Campus in the US” by Us News & World Report.

 November 14th:

Lynn University– Private, Large Town, Florida, 2000 Undergrads. Just three miles from the beach, the school offers career-focused majors that help you build your resume before you graduate.  Consistently ranked as one of the top five most international universities in the US.

House Standings
759	716	622	780

Brandon Greer
Lucas Kabasakalian

Izzy Gosling showed COURAGE and RESPECT by cleaning up the Commons.  WTG, Izzy!!!!

The Jr. Dream Team (Maddie Woods, Ella Ruddy , Sane Davis, Emily Cleaveland, & Jackson Cooksey) continues to show TEAMWORK as they sort and deliver Magic for Maggie shirts.

There will be a Model UN meeting at lunch on Thursday in the Library Annex for everyone going to our conference at William and Mary (you are only going if you have already turned in a permission slip signed by your parents!). Please make sure to attend this meeting to learn about your delegate assignments and get key details about the trip schedule!

Members or prospective members of MUN who are *not* going to W&M do not need to attend this meeting.

Seniors: The deadline to apply for Cannon nominations for Jefferson or Danforth Scholars is Oct. 25^th. Submit the Request for Nomination form, the required essay(s), and a list of activities/resume to Ms. Mann via google doc by 3 pm on Oct. 25^th.

Juniors: The deadline to submit an application for Cannon nomination to NC Governor’s School is Oct. 25^th. Submit the Nomination Cover page, Basic Info and Nomination Discipline Form, Essays 1 and 2, Personal Readiness Form, and 2 completed recommendation forms to Ms. Mann as a printed packet by 3 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 25^th at 3 pm.

10^th graders interested in a fantastic 3-day HOBY Leadership Seminar this summer should submit these two items to Ms. Mann no later than Oct. 25:

1. Brief paragraph detailing why you want to participate in HOBY.
2. List of activities/resume

Summer Enrichment Opportunities for All Cannon Upper Students:

October 24^th 11:15 – Noon, Private Dining Room

Wake Forest Immersion Program will be on Campus!

Come learn about WFI program. WFI allows you to experience a career pathway for a week through hands-on activities, excursions and networking with leaders in various fields and industries.

Wake Forest will offer Institutes in: Biosciences and Engineering; Business and Entrepreneurship; Dance; Debate and Public Advocacy; Documentary Film; Health and Exercise Sports Science; Law; Leadership; Medicine; Neuroscience; Psychology; Sports Marketing; Sports Medicine; Technology; Visual Arts

October 31^st 11:15- Noon, Private Dining Room

Rustic Pathways  will be on Campus!           

Come learn about Rustic Pathways travel and service programs and hear from Cannon students who have been a part of Rustic’s programs.

10/27: Cougars On-Site Workshop for Juniors. Open to students in the Class of 2019 who are interested in finding a job or internship.  Topics covered include: Resume and Cover Letter Writing, Interviewing Skills and Networking.  This is an optional workshop presented from 9 – 2 during a school break.  A more in-depth course which will  allow students to complete a resume and cover letter, participate in a mock interview and etiquette lunch, and develop a networking contact list will be offered through the Winterm program.  Juniors who cannot take the Winterm course and are interested in the 10/27 COS Workshop must register by October 18^th by emailing Kristin McClanahan atkmcclanahan@cannonschool.org.  Space is limited.

 10-12^th grades:

• National Portfolio Day– Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 am

College Admission Representatives Visiting Cannon School: Visits are open to current seniors, juniors and sophomores.  Students should register to attend on their Family Connection site and must request permission from the teacher of the class they will me be missing before attending.

Visits are open to current seniors, juniors and sophomores.  Students should register to attend on their Family Connection site and must request permission from the teacher of the class they will me be missing before attending.

October 25th:

Sewanee: The University of the South – Private, Rural, Tennessee, 1600 Undergrads America’s only university owned & governed by the Episcopal Church. The liberal arts school offers outside the classroom study opportunities including a semester at Yale’s Directed Research Program. Also known for their Outing Club.

Rhodes College– Private, Small City, Memphis, TN, 2000 Undergrads. A liberal arts college, the campus is known as one of the most beautiful in the country.  Their “Compassionate Campus Initiative” promotes speakers, forums and classes to make Rhodes “a kinder and more mindful community”. There is a 10 to 1 student/faculty ratio and 75% of students complete an internship prior to graduating. Profiled in the book “Colleges That Change Lives”.

Kalamazoo College – Private, Small City, Michigan, 1500 Undergrads. Liberal arts college 35 miles from Lake Michigan.  Students required to complete the “K Plan” which is a personalized course schedule that includes experiential learning and independent research. Most students complete an internship or externship.

Wesleyan University – Private, Middletown, CT, 2900 Undergrads. A liberal arts college where students, with the help of faculty, can develop their own unique programs of study. Small class sizes and an intellectually lively campus.

Assumption College – Private, Worcester, MA 2240 Undergrads. A private Roman Catholic liberal arts college, the school emphasizes spiritual growth regardless of the student’s religion.  It offers strong programs in business and professional studies.  The college also offers a campus in the heart of Rome, Italy.

October 30th:

Hofstra University – Private,  New York metropolitan area, 6900 Undergrads. Offers over 100 academic dual degree programs; 17 athletic teams that compete at the Division 1 level.  The university operates Long Island’s oldest public radio station.

St. Lawrence University– Private, Small Town, New York, 2400 Undergrads. The liberal arts college located between the Adirondacks and capitol of Canada offers access to international government, cultural & social opportunities & outdoor recreation.

October 31st

Lynchburg College– Private, Small City, Lynchburg, VA, 2100 Undergrads. Offering 51 areas of study including the in-demand and hard to find majors. The school markets a tight knit student body where all students live on campus until senior year and the newly renovated student center.

Catawba College – Private, Small Town, Salisbury, NC 1300 Undergrads

Offering over 70 fields of study including a distinctive majors in Music Business and Theater Arts Education. Their Academy for Teaching offers generous scholarships to prospective teachers with no repayment stipulation.  Also known for having one of the best college theaters in the country.

 November 1st:

Miami University – Public, Small Town, Ohio, 16000 Undergrads. Offers 120 majors including a number of programs that focus on global markets.  Also home to a China Business Program which offers hands-on experience overseas, language study and business coursework.  Miami has a strong Greek community with over 40 fraternities and sororities on campus.

Merrimack College– Private, Suburban, North Andover, MA, 3200 Undergrads A private college in the Roman Catholic, Augustinian tradition located 25 minutes outside of Boston.  It offers a strong co-op work program, small class sizes and 90 plus academic programs.

November 6th:

Columbia University: Private, Large City, NYC, NY, 8000 Undergrads

November 8th:

Wittenberg University – Private, Small City, Ohio, 1950 Undergrads The liberal arts university is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Students of all faiths are encouraged to participate in services. In addition to a full array of majors, the school offers cooperative programs with other US schools including: Case Western, Columbia, Washington University & Duke.

November 9th:

Ringling College of Art & Design– Private,  (urban) Sarasota, FL, 1200 undergrads

A noted innovative visual arts college with a highly acclaimed computer animation program.  Also lauded as “the Most Wired Campus in the US” by Us News & World Report.

 November 14th:

Lynn University– Private, Large Town, Florida, 2000 Undergrads. Just three miles from the beach, the school offers career-focused majors that help you build your resume before you graduate.  Consistently ranked as one of the top five most international universities in the US.

House Standings
759	716	622	780

Seniors: The deadline to apply for Cannon nominations for Jefferson or Danforth Scholars is Oct. 25^th. Submit the Request for Nomination form, the required essay(s), and a list of activities/resume to Ms. Mann via google doc by 3 pm on Oct. 25^th.

Juniors: The deadline to submit an application for Cannon nomination to NC Governor’s School is Oct. 25^th. Submit the Nomination Cover page, Basic Info and Nomination Discipline Form, Essays 1 and 2, Personal Readiness Form, and 2 completed recommendation forms to Ms. Mann as a printed packet by 3 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 25^th at 3 pm.

10^th graders interested in a fantastic 3-day HOBY Leadership Seminar this summer should submit these two items to Ms. Mann no later than Oct. 25:

1. Brief paragraph detailing why you want to participate in HOBY.
2. List of activities/resume

Summer Enrichment Opportunities for All Cannon Upper Students:

October 24^th 11:15 – Noon, Private Dining Room

Wake Forest Immersion Program will be on Campus!

Come learn about WFI program. WFI allows you to experience a career pathway for a week through hands-on activities, excursions and networking with leaders in various fields and industries.

Wake Forest will offer Institutes in: Biosciences and Engineering; Business and Entrepreneurship; Dance; Debate and Public Advocacy; Documentary Film; Health and Exercise Sports Science; Law; Leadership; Medicine; Neuroscience; Psychology; Sports Marketing; Sports Medicine; Technology; Visual Arts

October 31^st 11:15- Noon, Private Dining Room

Rustic Pathways  will be on Campus!           

Come learn about Rustic Pathways travel and service programs and hear from Cannon students who have been a part of Rustic’s programs.

10/27: Cougars On-Site Workshop for Juniors. Open to students in the Class of 2019 who are interested in finding a job or internship.  Topics covered include: Resume and Cover Letter Writing, Interviewing Skills and Networking.  This is an optional workshop presented from 9 – 2 during a school break.  A more in-depth course which will  allow students to complete a resume and cover letter, participate in a mock interview and etiquette lunch, and develop a networking contact list will be offered through the Winterm program.  Juniors who cannot take the Winterm course and are interested in the 10/27 COS Workshop must register by October 18^th by emailing Kristin McClanahan atkmcclanahan@cannonschool.org.  Space is limited.

 10-12^th grades:

• National Portfolio Day– Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 am

College Admission Representatives Visiting Cannon School: Visits are open to current seniors, juniors and sophomores.  Students should register to attend on their Family Connection site and must request permission from the teacher of the class they will me be missing before attending.

Visits are open to current seniors, juniors and sophomores.  Students should register to attend on their Family Connection site and must request permission from the teacher of the class they will me be missing before attending.

October 23rd

Embry-Riddle -Daytona Beach– Private, Small City, Daytona Beach, FL, 5300 Undergrads

The world’s largest accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace. The school offers 46 undergraduate degrees.  The school owns their own fleet of various aircraft. 165 clubs and Greek life are available outside of the classroom.

Baylor University– Private, Suburban, Waco, TX, 14000 Undergrads

The largest Baptist university in the world and the oldest institution of higher learning in Texas. The school has 140 degrees to choose from and more than 25% of the students major in a business field. The school prioritizes hiring the “best” professors who are passionate about teaching.

Kenyon College –

October 25th:

Sewanee: The University of the South – Private, Rural, Tennessee, 1600 Undergrads

America’s only university owned & governed by the Episcopal Church. The liberal arts school offers outside the classroom study opportunities including a semester at Yale’s Directed Research Program. Also known for their Outing Club.

Rhodes College– Private, Small City, Memphis, TN, 2000 Undergrads

A liberal arts college, the campus is known as one of the most beautiful in the country.  Their “Compassionate Campus Initiative” promotes speakers, forums and classes to make Rhodes “a kinder and more mindful community”. There is a 10 to 1 student/faculty ratio and 75% of students complete an internship prior to graduating. Profiled in the book “Colleges That Change Lives”.

Kalamazoo College – Private, Small City, Michigan, 1500 Undergrads

Liberal arts college 35 miles from Lake Michigan.  Students required to complete the “K Plan” which is a personalized course schedule that includes experiential learning and independent research. Most students complete an internship or externship.

Wesleyan University – Private, Middletown, CT, 2900 Undergrads

A liberal arts college where students, with the help of faculty, can develop their own unique programs of study. Small class sizes and an intellectually lively campus.

Assumption College – Private, Worcester, MA 2240 Undergrads

A private Roman Catholic liberal arts college, the school emphasizes spiritual growth regardless of the student’s religion.  It offers strong programs in business and professional studies.  The college also offers a campus in the heart of Rome, Italy.

October 30th:

Hofstra University – Private,  New York metropolitan area, 6900 Undergrads

Offers over 100 academic dual degree programs; 17 athletic teams that compete at the Division 1 level.  The university operates Long Island’s oldest public radio station.

St. Lawrence University– Private, Small Town, New York, 2400 Undergrads

The liberal arts college located between the Adirondacks and capitol of Canada offers access to international government, cultural & social opportunities & outdoor recreation.

October 31st

Lynchburg College– Private, Small City, Lynchburg, VA, 2100 Undergrads

Offering 51 areas of study including the in-demand and hard to find majors. The school markets a tight knit student body where all students live on campus until senior year and the newly renovated student center.

Catawba College – Private, Small Town, Salisbury, NC 1300 Undergrads

Offering over 70 fields of study including a distinctive majors in Music Business and Theater Arts Education. Their Academy for Teaching offers generous scholarships to prospective teachers with no repayment stipulation.  Also known for having one of the best college theaters in the country.

November 1st:  –

Miami University – Public, Small Town, Ohio, 16000 Undergrads.

Offers 120 majors including a number of programs that focus on global markets.  Also home to a China Business Program which offers hands-on experience overseas, language study and business coursework.  Miami has a strong Greek community with over 40 fraternities and sororities on campus.

Merrimack College– Private, Suburban, North Andover, MA, 3200 Undergrads A private college in the Roman Catholic, Augustinian tradition located 25 minutes outside of Boston.  It offers a strong co-op work program, small class sizes and 90 plus academic programs.

November 6th:

Columbia University: Private, Large City, NYC, NY, 8000 Undergrads

November 8th:

Wittenberg University – Private, Small City, Ohio, 1950 Undergrads The liberal arts university is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Students of all faiths are encouraged to participate in services. In addition to a full array of majors, the school offers cooperative programs with other US schools including: Case Western, Columbia, Washington University & Duke.

November 9th:

Ringling College of Art & Design– Private,  (urban) Sarasota, FL, 1200 undergrads

A noted innovative visual arts college with a highly acclaimed computer animation program.  Also lauded as “the Most Wired Campus in the US” by Us News & World Report.

November 14th:

Lynn University– Private, Large Town, Florida, 2000 Undergrads

Just three miles from the beach, the school offers career-focused majors that help you build your resume before you graduate.  Consistently ranked as one of the top five most international universities in the US.

House Standings
737	716	622	712

Peyton Skill demonstrated KINDNESS when he volunteered to deliver a cell phone to a fellow student.  Thank you, PSkill!

Hayes Leatherman and Kendyl Lauher displayed TEAMWORK when they cleaned up the freshman hall.

Seniors: The deadline to apply for Cannon nominations for Jefferson or Danforth Scholars is Oct. 25^th. Submit the Request for Nomination form, the required essay(s), and a list of activities/resume to Ms. Mann via google doc by 3 pm on Oct. 25^th.

Juniors: The deadline to submit an application for Cannon nomination to NC Governor’s School is Oct. 25^th. Submit the Nomination Cover page, Basic Info and Nomination Discipline Form, Essays 1 and 2, Personal Readiness Form, and 2 completed recommendation forms to Ms. Mann as a printed packet by 3 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 25^th at 3 pm.

10^th graders interested in a fantastic 3-day HOBY Leadership Seminar this summer should submit these two items to Ms. Mann no later than Oct. 25:

1. Brief paragraph detailing why you want to participate in HOBY.
2. List of activities/resume

Summer Enrichment Opportunities for All Cannon Upper Students:

October 24^th 11:15 – Noon, Private Dining Room

Wake Forest Immersion Program will be on Campus!

Come learn about WFI program. WFI allows you to experience a career pathway for a week through hands-on activities, excursions and networking with leaders in various fields and industries.

Wake Forest will offer Institutes in: Biosciences and Engineering; Business and Entrepreneurship; Dance; Debate and Public Advocacy; Documentary Film; Health and Exercise Sports Science; Law; Leadership; Medicine; Neuroscience; Psychology; Sports Marketing; Sports Medicine; Technology; Visual Arts

October 31^st 11:15- Noon, Private Dining Room

Rustic Pathways  will be on Campus!           

Come learn about Rustic Pathways travel and service programs and hear from Cannon students who have been a part of Rustic’s programs.

10/27: Cougars On-Site Workshop for Juniors. Open to students in the Class of 2019 who are interested in finding a job or internship.  Topics covered include: Resume and Cover Letter Writing, Interviewing Skills and Networking.  This is an optional workshop presented from 9 – 2 during a school break.  A more in-depth course which will  allow students to complete a resume and cover letter, participate in a mock interview and etiquette lunch, and develop a networking contact list will be offered through the Winterm program.  Juniors who cannot take the Winterm course and are interested in the 10/27 COS Workshop must register by October 18^th by emailing Kristin McClanahan atkmcclanahan@cannonschool.org.  Space is limited.

 10-12^th grades:

• National Portfolio Day– Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 am

College Admission Representatives Visiting Cannon School: Visits are open to current seniors, juniors and sophomores.  Students should register to attend on their Family Connection site and must request permission from the teacher of the class they will me be missing before attending.

Visits are open to current seniors, juniors and sophomores.  Students should register to attend on their Family Connection site and must request permission from the teacher of the class they will me be missing before attending.

October 20th

Auburn University-Public, large town, Alabama, 21,800 Undergrads

With more than 140 undergraduate majors to choose from and a unique blend of colleges that focus on core curriculum &  applied sciences. Students consistently admitted to med school at a 30% higher rate than the national average.

Washington University– Private, suburban St. Louis, Missouri, 7400 Undergrads

Touted as a Midwestern alternative to the East Coast Ivies. Offers over 90 fields of study with a focus on interdisciplinary studies.  Known offer the best on campus food and dormitories.

October 23rd

Embry-Riddle -Daytona Beach– Private, Small City, Daytona Beach, FL, 5300 Undergrads

The world’s largest accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace. The school offers 46 undergraduate degrees.  The school owns their own fleet of various aircraft. 165 clubs and Greek life are available outside of the classroom.

Baylor University– Private, Suburban, Waco, TX, 14000 Undergrads

The largest Baptist university in the world and the oldest institution of higher learning in Texas. The school has 140 degrees to choose from and more than 25% of the students major in a business field. The school prioritizes hiring the “best” professors who are passionate about teaching.

Kenyon College –

October 25th:

Sewanee: The University of the South – Private, Rural, Tennessee, 1600 Undergrads

America’s only university owned & governed by the Episcopal Church. The liberal arts school offers outside the classroom study opportunities including a semester at Yale’s Directed Research Program. Also known for their Outing Club.

Rhodes College– Private, Small City, Memphis, TN, 2000 Undergrads

A liberal arts college, the campus is known as one of the most beautiful in the country.  Their “Compassionate Campus Initiative” promotes speakers, forums and classes to make Rhodes “a kinder and more mindful community”. There is a 10 to 1 student/faculty ratio and 75% of students complete an internship prior to graduating. Profiled in the book “Colleges That Change Lives”.

Kalamazoo College – Private, Small City, Michigan, 1500 Undergrads

Liberal arts college 35 miles from Lake Michigan.  Students required to complete the “K Plan” which is a personalized course schedule that includes experiential learning and independent research. Most students complete an internship or externship.

Wesleyan University – Private, Middletown, CT, 2900 Undergrads

A liberal arts college where students, with the help of faculty, can develop their own unique programs of study. Small class sizes and an intellectually lively campus.

Assumption College – Private, Worcester, MA 2240 Undergrads

A private Roman Catholic liberal arts college, the school emphasizes spiritual growth regardless of the student’s religion.  It offers strong programs in business and professional studies.  The college also offers a campus in the heart of Rome, Italy.

October 30th:

Hofstra University – Private,  New York metropolitan area, 6900 Undergrads

Offers over 100 academic dual degree programs; 17 athletic teams that compete at the Division 1 level.  The university operates Long Island’s oldest public radio station.

St. Lawrence University– Private, Small Town, New York, 2400 Undergrads

The liberal arts college located between the Adirondacks and capitol of Canada offers access to international government, cultural & social opportunities & outdoor recreation.

October 31st

Lynchburg College– Private, Small City, Lynchburg, VA, 2100 Undergrads

Offering 51 areas of study including the in-demand and hard to find majors. The school markets a tight knit student body where all students live on campus until senior year and the newly renovated student center.

Catawba College – Private, Small Town, Salisbury, NC 1300 Undergrads

Offering over 70 fields of study including a distinctive majors in Music Business and Theater Arts Education. Their Academy for Teaching offers generous scholarships to prospective teachers with no repayment stipulation.  Also known for having one of the best college theaters in the country.

November 1st:  –

Miami University – Public, Small Town, Ohio, 16000 Undergrads.

Offers 120 majors including a number of programs that focus on global markets.  Also home to a China Business Program which offers hands-on experience overseas, language study and business coursework.  Miami has a strong Greek community with over 40 fraternities and sororities on campus.

Merrimack College– Private, Suburban, North Andover, MA, 3200 Undergrads A private college in the Roman Catholic, Augustinian tradition located 25 minutes outside of Boston.  It offers a strong co-op work program, small class sizes and 90 plus academic programs.

November 6th:

Columbia University: Private, Large City, NYC, NY, 8000 Undergrads

November 8th:

Wittenberg University – Private, Small City, Ohio, 1950 Undergrads The liberal arts university is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Students of all faiths are encouraged to participate in services. In addition to a full array of majors, the school offers cooperative programs with other US schools including: Case Western, Columbia, Washington University & Duke.

November 9th:

Ringling College of Art & Design– Private,  (urban) Sarasota, FL, 1200 undergrads

A noted innovative visual arts college with a highly acclaimed computer animation program.  Also lauded as “the Most Wired Campus in the US” by Us News & World Report.

November 14th:

Lynn University– Private, Large Town, Florida, 2000 Undergrads

Just three miles from the beach, the school offers career-focused majors that help you build your resume before you graduate.  Consistently ranked as one of the top five most international universities in the US.