Dear Phoenix Families:It seems like just yesterday we were beginning the new academic year and now here we are starting the spring semester.The fall semester flew by due to the myriad of activities on campus and the spring semester promises to be just as busy. Resident students can move back into their rooms on January 14, 2024, and the first day of class is January 15, 2024, which is Martin Luther King Day. That evening, we will host a very special event honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Durryle Brooks, Ph.D., founder and CEO of Love and Justice Consulting, and interdisciplinary researcher and a scholar-practitioner from Baltimore, MD, will be on campus to explore the idea of love as a radical and necessary function in our movement building and social justice work. Drawing on Dr. King’s notion of a “love that does justice,” Dr. Brooks’ work articulates an operational vision of love that is based on our collective healing and one that prioritizes our overall well-being. His talk “Healing, & Liberation in Our Social Justice Work,” is open to the public so please feel free to join us if you are interested! The event will be held on January 15 at 5 p.m. in Alumnae Chapel in Thomson Hall. You can Learn more about Dr. Brooks here.Another highlight of the semester that you might wish to attend is our annual Arts Fest, a weeklong event from April 1-6, the theme of which is “Art Is…Transformation.” Throughout the week there will be various faculty, student, and staff exhibits, performances, poetry readings, experiential workshops, and musical concerts to entertain and delight the campus and local communities. Additionally, local professional artists will be showcasing their talents on campus throughout this wonderful week!Spring Break will take place March 4-8, 2024. The residence halls will close at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 2 and will reopen on Sunday, March 10, at 8 a.m.Student Research Day will be held on Friday, April 19, at various locations around the campus. Watch www.wilson.edu/SRD for details.The first weekend of May will mark Commencement weekend and will include a host of events leading up to the big day where we celebrate the achievements of all graduating students. We will share details on logistics as they are finalized. Check www.wilson.edu/commencement for updates.As your student prepares to return to the College, please remind them of all the services available to help them succeed and enjoy their time on campus. These services include tutoring, research and writing support, personal counseling, internship prep, study away, career advice, and accessibility accommodations. Most importantly, encourage your student(s) to study hard and get involved on campus. Attending social activities on campus is a great way to have some fun and beat the winter doldrums away! I wish you and your families a healthy, happy new year and a great semester as we partner together in your child’s educational journey!Best,Katherine BuckVP for Student Development Homecoming and Family Weekend Parents Council Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Set Up Payment Pay Your Student Account Commencement Accessibility Services Information for Parents Guidebook for Parents with College Students Refresh Phoenix Relevant links ... Homecoming and Family Weekend Parents Council Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Set Up Payment Pay Your Student Account Commencement Accessibility Services Information for Parents Guidebook for Parents with College Students Refresh Phoenix Sign up to get the Phoenix Family Newsletter in your email.SubscribeView previous Editions:February 2024March 2024April 2024 Welcome Week 2023Commencement 2024Wilson Weekend 2023Jostens Wilson College page - for diploma frames, college rings, and more