Letter from Louis
 Dear Parents: As most parents of seniors wonder: Where have the four years gone? This is my final letter to you as Chair of the Parents Network. It has been an extraordinary adventure for my daughter and an equally satisfying one for her parents. We became involved her first year and will continue this journey past her graduation next year. This is an exciting time to be part of Bard’s history, and I encourage you to take every opportunity this institution affords to make it the best possible four years of your child’s life. To that extent, let me give you our top ten list of things to do during your child’s four years in Annandale-on-Hudson. 1. Attend as many (preferably all) Family Weekend as your schedules permit in the Fall. The college has responded positively to parents suggestions for refinement and it is a great opportunity for you glimpse into your child’s academic and social life. It is also one of the most beautiful seasons in the Hudson River Valley. 2. Join the Parents Network. This council offers the most information and communication possible for parents. It is your official forum and we need to take full advantage of this parent’s pipeline to the administration. Make a gift to the Parents Fund. 3. Arrange a visit to New York City with your child during one or all of his/her years at Bard. One of the advantages of attending Bard is its close proximity to the Big Apple. Save some money and book a weekend at one of the great bed and breakfast homes in and around the Hudson River Valley and take your family via Amtrak to some of the incredible museums in the City. 4. Attend one of the concerts, plays or other events at Bard’s beautiful Fisher Center. Summerscape is particularly captivating with its wide arrange of performances. The talent on stage is of an international scope. 5. Take another long weekend and tour the Hudson River Valley and visit historic homes like Hyde Park—the home of the Roosevelt’s, the Vanderbilt Mansion and some of the other mansions within a short driving distance of the campus such as Montgomery House. This is easily a full weekend. 6. Invite your child’s friends to your home for Winter or Spring Break. We have enjoyed opening our house to a variety of our daughter’s friends who come from such interesting backgrounds and my daughter has benefited as well by their families reciprocal hospitality. 7. Encourage your child to study overseas or, if his/her academic schedule does not allow for such travel, take advantage of Bard’s January intersession and take your child to another country when the costs are lower. 8. Make plans for a long weekend skiing trip to the many different slopes around Upstate New York or other locations in New England, especially if you do not reside in this area of the country. 9. The best source of information on life at Bard is one of the college’s free newspapers located on line at www.bard.edu. Read about their college experiences from their perspectives without a subscription. 10. Bard does an incredible job of hosting graduation. One of the many benefits of a small college is its strong sense of place, identity and intimacy. Commencement Weekend is the encapsulation of all of those traditions. Bring as many relatives with you as their schedules permit and savor this momentous time in your child’s academic career. We hope that your child is a perfect fit for Bard as it has been for our daughter in these all too brief four years. Best wishes, Buzz and Lee Gallien Virginia Beach, Virginia (Saralee, 09’)
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August 5, 2008
New Student Space
After several years of student advocacy, the college has decided to invest in the creation of a new student space. The storied Old Gym was forced to close its doors in 2004 due to structural problems, shortly before the Class of 2008's arrival on campus. For years, the Old Gym served as the central social space for student life. Creating a new space for community meetings, club offices, and social events has become a top concern for the student body.In the spring of 2008 President Botstein approved a plan to convert a large storage barn on campus (pictured above) into a new space for students. This 11,000 square foot building is located on south campus, where Annandale Road meets Campus Road, across from Sands and the Buildings and Grounds office. It is the first of three storage barns at this site. For more information including plans and student discussions, please visit the following webpage: http://newoldbarn.wikispaces.com/RedBarnDesignsThis project was not included in the 2008-2009 college budget, therefore a comprehensive fundraising effort is currently underway to offset construction costs. To contribute to the student space please visit http://www.bard.edu/giving or contact Matt Soper, Director of Development at 845-758-7505 or mailto:mailto:soper@bard.edu.
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Family Weekend 2008
Family Weekend 2008 will be held on the weekend of October 24-26.
Contact: Donna Parise
parise@bard.edu
845-758-7504 Find out more >>
Parents Network
The Parents Network is designed to support the students and families that make up the Bard community. The primary focus is to enhance the undergraduate college experience. The Parents Network also provides regional programs and networking opportunities that bring together students, their families, Bard faculty and administrators. Membership is open to all parents, grandparents and guardians, the annual meeting is held at Family Weekend. Through the Network, parents of current and former students give their time and resources to projects such as regional events, career counseling, professional introductions, calling parents of prospective students, and fundraising on behalf of the College. We welcome new ideas and your involvement. For online giving please visit www.bard.edu/giving
Contact: Matt Soper
soper@bard.edu
845-758-7505 Find out more >>
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