Summer is usually a quieter season at St. Mike’s.
After the rush of exams and joy of convocation, summer is something of a breather. The pace on campus becomes more relaxed. Emails slow down a little. Bumblebees and squirrels make their rounds between the flowers and trees, in no particular hurry.
Faculty and students alike can read at the tables outside Kelly Library, not needing to choose between studying and enjoying the beautiful weather.
This summer, though, has been quieter than usual.
The University remains an oasis in the city, despite the pause in activity. Staff on campus have been noting the thriving flora and fauna.
Advancement Associate Betty Noakes, who often documents her weekly trips to the St. Mike’s campus with lovely photos, shared these images of flowers basking in the sunlight.
Physical Plant Coordinator and avid birder Angela MacAloney-Mueller spotted a monarch caterpillar enjoying the milkweed in front of Brennan Hall.
And there are more signs of renewal.
We welcomed new faces to the St. Michael’s community just as we’re getting ready for the community’s safe return to campus.
Sonal Castelino became the University’s new Director of Campus Ministry, Father Andrew Summerson joined St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology as Assistant Professor of Greek Patristics, and St. Mike’s welcomed two postdoctoral fellows and grew by an entire new junior fellowship program.
We can’t wait to see how they will enrich academic and spiritual life at St. Mike’s.
Orientation Week for the Class of 2025 is about to begin, this year featuring a mix of online and in-person programming. Kelly is opening its doors for in-person services in less than two weeks.
The Facilities team is hard at work finalizing the renovations, installations, and processes that will ensure everyone’s safety.
There’s a familiar, not at all quiet energy all across campus. We look forward to welcoming you back very, very soon.
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