"Throughout my adolescence in St. Louis, my mother made our home the place other children felt comfortable congregating," Hamilton-Hall says about dedicating the dock. "When the New College library was at College Hall, I took comfort in taking a break from my studies to sit on the dock and watch the sunset. So it is fitting that my mother's memory be kept alive at New College at the best place on campus to hang out and/or watch the sunset."  Read More 

The 4th Annual New College of Florida Electronic Music Concert takes place May 22, at 8 pm in Sainer Pavilion, with pieces composed by New College students Dylan Burchett, Elliot Evins, Mollie Farr, Adam Flowerday, Dylan Gygax, Lizbeth Hampton, Amelia Nordin, Lanie Paterson, Morgan Shafter, David Weinstein, Jenny Wheeler, Jon Whittingham, Lily Wohl and others. 

New College's former thesis showcase has been revised and expanded into a wonderful new annual event we call New Scholars New College. Come celebrate the incredible undergraduate research and thesis work completed by New College students from all class levels during the past twelve months. The event starts at 10 am with opening remarks by New College President Michalson and Provost Stephen Miles. Student presentations will begin at 10:20 am. Each student will have 15 minutes to present his or her work and answer questions. At 12 pm, New College alumnus Jonathan Smiga and student Johannah Birney will give the keynote address, titled "New College of Florida: [Coffee] Grounds for Success! How a Liberal Arts Education Can Transform Business." A poster session will follow from 12:30-1:20 pm. Students will be on hand throughout the day to discuss and explain their projects. This is a terrific opportunity to explore all things New College and to learn about the innovative, cutting-edge work being done by students at Florida's honors college for the liberal arts and sciences. The public is invited.

The New College community celebrates its 46th Annual Commencement on Friday, May 25, on the bayfront behind College Hall. This year's commencement speaker is outgoing President Gordon E. Michalson, Jr. Visit ncf.edu/commencement for a complete schedule of events.  

Free and open to the public; no reservations necessary. For information, call  941-487-4596.  

The Pritzker Marine Biology Research Center will hold its annual open house on May 26, from 9 am-2 pm. This event is open to the New College community and the general public. There will be educational exhibits, marine themed crafts, a scavenger hunt and bounce house.

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