Meadow Day
Tiny green plants emerge from the earth.
Birds are singing the sky into place.
—Joy Harjo, U.S. Poet Laureate and 2021 Commencement speaker
(from “For Keeps,” 2019)
Introducing Meadow Day! Classes are canceled as we welcome the spring by taking time out to enjoy our beautiful campus and surroundings. Let’s celebrate with seasonal activities, both outdoor and indoor; creative projects; cultural events; nature walks and entertainment—and, of course, food. Together, we can use this time to observe the changes that come with the new season, relax, rejuvenate and rejoice.
Meadow Day T-ShirtsT-shirts are available for students in the asymptomatic screening program during the scheduled pick-up times below. Remote seniors will receive their t-shirt via mail. Remote first-years, sophomores and juniors can pick up their shirt in the fall when they return to campus. Missed picking up your shirt? |
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Schedule for April 6, 2021
| Time | Event | Mode | Details | Registration/Access |
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| 7 a.m. | Ringing of the College Bells | |||
| 8 a.m–1:30 p.m. | Brunch | In-person | Enjoy favorites, including pancakes (chocolate chip, vegan, blueberry), frittata, yogurt, oatmeal, avocado toast and fruit. Brunch will be served at King, Cutter and Tyler houses. Order through Grubhub. | GRUBHUB |
| 9 a.m–Noon | Meadow Day T-Shirt Distribution | In-person | Scheduled pick-up by houses. Enter the president’s driveway from Paradise Road (inclement weather location is the main level of the Campus Center).
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| 10 a.m.–Noon 2–4 p.m. |
Lyman Plant House Open Hours | In-person | Decompress in the Botanic Garden’s beautiful greenhouses. Thirty-minute time blocks with eight students per block. Limit one visit per student. A jade plant is available for first-years. | RESERVE
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| 11 a.m–2 p.m. | Lunch | In-person | Extra grab-and-go sandwiches, salads and packaged items will be available.
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| 1–3 p.m. | Well-Being Activities on Chapin Lawn | In-person | Get creative with tie-dying and a Smith-2-Do craft with the OSE, register your bike with Campus Safety and chat with Wellness about healthy sleep routines and walking around the area.
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| 1–4 p.m. | Museum Visits | In-person | Celebrate Meadow Day in the art museum. All four floors open for visits by appointment. | RESERVE |
| 1–1:45 p.m. 2–2:45 p.m. |
Meditation | In-person & virtual | Join Center for Religious and Spiritual Life staff for mindfulness exercises to reflect, renew and become more present as you navigate the semester. Two 45-minute sessions:
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| 3 p.m. | Pilates | Virtual | Taught by local instructor and personal trainer Rosalie Peri. | RESERVE |
| 3–5 p.m. | Outdoor Adventure: Bike Ride | In-person | Open to all skill levels and includes on-road travel. Bikes and helmets provided or feel free to bring your own. Dress in closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing for the weather. Meet at the boathouse. | RESERVE |
| 4–5:30 p.m. | Snack Surprise on Seelye Lawn | In-person | In case of rain, this pop-up event will happen the following day, April 7. | |
| 5–8 p.m. | Dinner | In-person | Served in all regular venues. Order through Grubhub. | GRUBHUB |
| 7:30 p.m. | Poetry Center Program | Virtual | Hear poet Erika Meitner and the winners of the High School Poetry Prize. | RESERVE |
| 8 p.m. | Movie Night | Virtual | Enjoy a collegewide streaming of the film Mamma Mia! | WATCH THE FILM |
Schedule for April 7, 2021
| Time | Event | Mode | Details | Registration/Access |
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| 7 a.m. | Ringing of the College Bells | |||
| 8 a.m–1:30 p.m. | Brunch | In-person | Enjoy favorites, including Belgian waffles, Atkin’s cider donuts, homefries, pierogies, yogurt, oatmeal, avocado toast and fruit. Brunch will be served at King, Cutter and Tyler houses. Order through Grubhub. | GRUBHUB |
| 8:30 a.m. | Birding Around Paradise | In-person | Join local bird experts to learn the basics of bird watching, including observation and awareness techniques. Investigate birds that are returning to the Connecticut River Valley as spring arrives. Meet at the boathouse. | |
| 9–10 a.m. | Mushroom Hunting and Growing | In-person | Walk around campus to look for mushrooms, talk about their secret lives and plant spores in dead logs with the hope of harvesting next fall. Meet by the Chapin House loading dock. | RESERVE |
| 10–11 a.m. | Signs of Spring with CEEDS & Botanic Gardens | In-person | Explore all the signs of spring that can be found and observed in the trees, sky, soil and flowers. Meet by the Botanic Garden main entrance. | RESERVE |
| 10–Noon | MacLeish on Campus | In-person | Join the MacLeish Field Station Manager and CEEDS on Chapin Lawn for a construction adventure in 30-minute sign-up blocks. Build the tallest structure possible out of branches, twigs, vines and twine. Instructions are few and options are limitless. Meet in front of Wright Hall. | RESERVE |
| 11 a.m–2 p.m. | Lunch | In-person | Extra grab-and-go sandwiches, salads and packaged items will be available.
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| Anytime | Well-Being Walk | In-person | Wellness 1-10 Mile Map | |
| 1 p.m. 3 p.m. |
Zumba® | In-person | Join Jade Rivera-McFarlin of Exercise in Disguise. All fitness levels welcome. Mix low- and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Meet on Chapin Lawn. | RESERVE |
| 1–3 p.m. | Outdoor Adventure: Bike Ride | In-person | Open to all skill levels and includes off-road travel. Bikes and helmets provided or feel free to bring your own. Dress in closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing for the weather. Meet at the boathouse. | RESERVE |
| 3 p.m. | Yoga | Virtual | Join local instructor and personal trainer Rosalie Peri. | RESERVE |
| 5–8 p.m. | Dinner | In-person | Served in all regular venues. Order through Grubhub. | GRUBHUB |
| 7 p.m. | “Far Beyond the Stars” Digital Archiving Workshop | Virtual | “Far Beyond the Stars” is a project by Ayana Jamieson that encourages participants to engage in the practice of self-curating an archive for the Black future. This practice is inspired by the late, great Octavia Butler—science fiction literary genius and expert at manifesting one's future. Hosted by Associate Director Whitley Hadley, the workshop will engage participants in the practice of digital archiving and refining their vision boarding skills. Open to all students with an interest in the topic. | RESERVE |
| 8 p.m. | Movie Night | Virtual | Enjoy a collegewide streaming of the film Dreamgirls. | WATCH THE FILM |
- On your Zoom home screen, click the gear icon in the top right-hand corner. A settings window will appear.
- Click on “Virtual Background” in the left-hand column.
- Click on the plus sign icon to the right of “Choose Virtual Background.”
- Click “Add Image.”
- Browse for the saved background image on your computer and click “Open.”
- Verify that the “Mirror my video” option is unchecked.
