Meet Christopher Agard ’21, Nandeeni Patel ’21, and William Frankel ’21 – the three 2020 Woolley Fellows behind-the-scenes, curating and booking the thought leaders, public figures, artists, scholars, and innovators who populate the ever-popular Ath speaker series.

Just in time for national elections, CMC professors Jon Shields, Jack Pitney, and Ken Miller released new books probing questionable claims on patriotism, the rivalry between deep-red Texas and deep-blue California, and the everyday lives of Trump-backing Democrats.

Four faculty in CMC’s psychological sciences department landed five major grants this year. Stacey Doan, Sharda Umanath, Alison Harris, and Cathy Reed each received research funding that also furthers their teaching and mentoring of undergraduates.

Working with CMC’s CARE Center, students were inspired by racial justice protests to organize a Zoom-based book club. The club brought together the community to discuss seminal works in anti-racist literature.

Carol Carney, a beloved literature professor, is being remembered by alumni as a patient teacher who cared deeply for her students. A memorial scholarship fund has been established in her memory for students interested in literature.

The Ath speaker series launched with David Eagleman, a best-selling author and famed neuroscientist, who shared a “silver lining” perspective in his talk, “The Science of Lockdown: What Happens to Our Brains in Isolation?”

More than 700 CMC community members and friends attended the Athenaeum talk with the New York Times best-selling author, Ibram X. Kendi. The goal is for people to strive to be anti-racist while reflecting on themselves and their society, he said.

“Roll with the punches.” “Don’t be afraid to pick professors’ brains.” “Get deeply involved with clubs.” “Lean into the small liberal arts college experience.” Class of 2020 grads extend advice to first-years for embracing all CMC has to offer.

This fall, cmsathletics.org is running a weekly feature called “Championship Memories Saturday,” as our student-athletes reflect on their big wins. Our first edition features the 2019 women’s soccer team, winners of the NCAA Regional championship.

During the 1946 Challenge, this community has risen to the challenge year after year – 1,946 donors in 1,946 minutes! This year, we’ve set a new intention. Let’s share 1,946 Reasons to Love CMC and support our students. Mark your calendars October 14-15!

The Fall 2020 issue of CMC Magazine is almost here! Our latest edition explores virtual teaching, student research on human rights, and the legacy of Bart Evans ’70. Look for a digital email link soon and mailed copies in early October.