KSC. Keene State College. Keene State Community.
The words “college” and “community” seem interchangeable to me. Sure, Keene State is first and foremost a college. But most of us who are active – as a student, alumnus, faculty or staff member, or parent – also feel that we are part of a community.
Spring Forecast: Sunny with a Chance of Championships.
If the Little East Conference preseason prognosticators are on target, it could be a productive spring for Keene State teams.
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Going Green for Spring
Can you tell we were yearning for spring when we worked on this issue, back in the dark days of winter?
Joe Britton has three simple goals each spring: grow at least 45,000 of the best plants, strive for sustainability in his garden designs, and get those little seedlings into the ground in an artful way.
Do you know that there’s a banana tree growing on campus? And a fig tree, and a lemon tree? A chocolate tree? A cycad – a plant that’s so ancient it was here when dinosaurs roamed the Earth? And a devil’s tongue, which produces a beautiful flower that smells like rotting meat? And a bodhi tree, like the one Buddha sat under when he became enlightened? You wouldn’t even suspect Keene State bears this incredible wealth of botanical diversity unless you’ve visited the greenhouse atop the David F. Putnam Science Center.
To Ollie Dorr ‘49, it’s all about family, friends, community, service, and two special loves, music and quilting. This year we made a queen-size quilt in the Autumn Leaves pattern that raised $2,670 in ticket sales at the church bazaar!
You would have to trot to catch up with Stephanie, winner of the KSC Alumni Inspiration Award in 2008 and a living example of what it means to “go forth to serve.”
For Kevin Cahill ‘79, there’s no imitation – life is art.
What’s mindfulness all about? As Amy Proctor found out, mindfulness is the practice of paying attention.