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American Studies students and faculety gathered via videoconference on April 28 to toast the class of 2020 and wish them well. Chair of American Studies, Carla Willard, invited each senior to share what they're planning to do next. Plans range from pursuing graduate school to starting new jobs in various fields.

Highlights of their senior year were shared in this video:

Congratulations, Class of 2020!

Austin "AJ" Bates
David Brennan
Olivia Browne
Logan Dunn
Alexa Frey
Briahna Jackson
Julie Lim
Angelo Martin
Zachary Muster
Maeve O'Brien
Ebony Pitts
Emily Ritchey
Rachel Sheffield
Sophie Worthy

AMS Award Winners
The J. Fred and Nancy B. Sener Prize for American Studies:
Julie Lim and Rachel Sheffield

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Class of 2020 Yearbook

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At the senior reception, each member of the graduating class of 2020 was toasted by a member of the American Studies faculty. Here are their toasts.

Alexa Frey

It has been a pleasure to have Alexa in my AMS courses over the past few years, including this semester's AMS 350. She has a curious mind, asks great questions, and her enthusiasm has been infectious in class. Where faculty work hard to get students to connect their particular interests to courses, Alexa has readily made such connections. She has taken her affinity for "all things Disney" and turned it into a serious scholarly pursuit. (Her study abroad in Australia is a close second!) I'm just sorry that the COVID-19 crisis cut short her spring sojourn to Florida, as it has prevented our seniors from being on campus for the end of their senior year. My thanks to Alexa for many contributions to the AMS Department, and best wishes for the future.

Sophie Worthy
by Prof. Dennis Deslippe
Congratulations to Sophie Worthy for her stellar work in AMS. It's been a treat to have her in several of my classes. Her many contributions helped to strengthen class discussions. She was effective in bringing her study-abroad experience from Denmark into her AMS and WGSS courses. My strongest memory of her independent and clear thinking was in last fall's "Masculinities" course when, during a debate on fraternities, Sophie took a strong stand against the position of other classmates. What impressed me, in particular, was that she based her stance on the evidence presented despite the unpopularity of her position. I don't know if her post-graduate plans will take her back to Chapel Hill or to New York--or elsewhere--but I trust that she will keep challenging herself in her intellectual endeavors.

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The American Studies Department celebrated its 14 2020 graduates in a virtual reception on April 28.

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Franklin & Marshall - American Studies Yearbook 2020

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Congratulations anthropology majors!

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Ben — I wish I could say something poetic and uplifting on the occasion of your graduation from F&M. Given that you know me well, you might find it hard to believe that I find myself at a loss for words! The world has indeed turned upside down!! But I can certainly say that I’m proud of what you’ve accomplished at F&M, and I’m honored to be able to “claim” you as my student. Bravo. — Prof. Maks

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From Virginia A. Maksymowicz, Emerita Professor of Art

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Biological Foundations of Behavior; Scientific & Philosophical Studies of Mind; and Psychology

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Biological Foundations of Behavior; Scientific & Philosophical Studies of Mind; and Psychology

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Nancy Kurland captured this screenshot of her Senior Seminar

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Chemistry and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

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Chemistry and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

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From a recent virtual celebration of the seniors

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Congrats Class of 2020

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History faculty and students gather via videoconference on April 27 to celebrate the class of 2020.

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History faculty and students gather via videoconference on April 25 to celebrate the class of 2020. Department Chair Prof. Richard Reitan announced departmental award winners (see sidebar) and invited each of the seniors in attendance to talk about their future plans. Several faculty members then offered some reflections on the class and wished them well as they embark on their lives after college.

Message to the Class of 2020 from the History Faculty

"Better than others, historians have the ability to place societal crises in perspective. To study historical precedents doesn't lead to sure-fire solutions, but understanding how calamities have played out in the past enables us to contextualize our own experiences and draw inspiration from those who came before. As History students, you are already well-trained to find your way in these challenging times, in that you know how to read, think, and write critically. You also know that communities have overcome challenges greater than our own, even as what we currently face is the most difficult passage in many of our lives. Please go forward knowing that we have already greatly missed seeing you - in classes since Spring Break, at our traditional senior celebration, at graduation - but with the hope and confidence that we will see you again soon. Please stay in touch and let us know how we can best support you. We are enormously proud of all you have accomplished and look forward to hearing of your continued adventures and achievements." -- Prof. Maria Mitchell

2020 History Award Winners

Charles I. Landis Award:
Katie Coble '20

Frederick C. Schaeffer Prize in History:
Elyse Howell '20 and Steven Nicodermo '20

John A. Andrew III Award:
Anna Goorevich '21 and Ethan Kane '21

Congratulations, Class of 2020!

Melanie Arnold
Hannah Berman
John Bogert
Shane Brackup
Sam Carver
Katie Coble
Katie Cowan
Massimo DiDario
Elizabeth Fulham
Timmy Hoarty
Elyse Howell
Emmie Hudson
Kate Krueger
Bess Landau
Emma Lane
Samuel LeGates
Steven Nicodemo
Alejandro Nuno
Leah Pachkowski
Guadalupe Razo
Alexandra Simpson
Mingyang Wang
Jason Weinhaus
Sam Werthan

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Congrats Class of 2020 from the Office of International Programs! Many of you passed through the doors of the Joseph International Center for summer and semester study abroad programs, for summer travel awards, and to learn more about cultures and opportunities near and far. We hope you continue fostering your international curiosity and engagement and look forward to seeing what you do next! #theworldneedsmorediplomats

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Video messages for our graduates!

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Care studentesse e cari studenti,

Una pandemia è un nemico furbo e crudele. Ancora più di altre malattie contagiose, questo coronavirus ci mette a dura prova. Per il nostro bene e il bene dei nostri pari, dobbiamo evitare il contatto umano. Per essere sani e sicuri, bisogna mantenere la nostra distanza, come se la sopravvivenza umana dipendesse dalla negazione della nostra umanità.

Per voi, questa dura prova accade troppo presto, o così può sembrare. Magari non vi sentite pronti o capaci abbastanza per lasciare Franklin & Marshall, per trovare la vostra strada e affrontare le sfide di questo mondo. Come riparare i danni causati dall'umanità alla natura? Come combattere quelli sparsi da un virus così letale che potrebbe sembrare la rivolta della natura contro l'umanità?

Come vostro professore, vorrei dirvi che non è vero. Non è vero che non siete pronti e non è vero che non siete capaci abbastanza. Vi ho visti in questi anni della vostra formazione a Franklin & Marshall. Abbiamo letto, discusso, viaggiato e vissuto insieme. Ho imparato molto da voi. È una grande delusione non poter fare la importante cerimonia di laurea già questo maggio, ma non è un segno. Non significa che non avete finito il vostro percorso.

Al contrario, siete diventati più resilienti, più forti, ancora più capaci. Siete pronti.

Sono sicuro che ricorderete le lezioni che avete fatto e conquistato negli studi umanistici in italiano e altrove.

Fate il vostro meglio. Non rassegnatevi. Ricostruite e ricostruiamo il consorzio umano post-COVID 19 in versione migliore dell'originale.

Un ottimo passo: tornate presto e spesso a vederci a F&M-già a dicembre se possibile-e scriveteci spesso. Ci mancherete molto ma vi sentiremo vicini.

Un caro saluto,

Il professor Lerner (il prof)

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Franklin & Marshall - Congratulations to the Class of 2020

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Congratulating senior math majors

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F&M Math Department Congratulates Class of 2020 Majors

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Congratulating senior math minors

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F&M Math Department Congratulates Class of 2020 Minors

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Music majors and minors: We are so incredibly proud of you. No matter where you go from here, remember to keep playing and keep singing. Music will be your salve during difficult times and your outlet for joy during the happy times. What a gift you have. Thank you for sharing that gift with us these past four years.

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Office of Student & Post-Graduate Development

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Writers House hosted our annual End-Of-Year-Party and Senior Celebration a little differently this year, but there was a great turnout! We're so proud of all our 2020 grads and can't wait to hug each and every one of them. Best wishes from Kerry, Jo, and Alex

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Congratulations to our senior student employees!

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Congratulations, Physics & Astronomy graduates!

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From our recent Zoom celebration!

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Best wishes for much success to the F&M graduating class of 2020 from P-Safe!

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Check out our page celebrating seniors!

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Our majors, minors and award winners!

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Franklin & Marshall - El departamento celebra la clase de 2020

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Celebrating our senior PSSI Program interns!

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President Altmann joined current and former Weis Deans and Dons to toast the Class of 2020! Seniors shared memories of life in Weis, including their favorite CXN courses and first messages from their Deans!

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WGSS faculty and students gathered via videoconference on April 30 to celebrate the class of 2020.

Three faculty members shared poems with the graduates:

WGSS Program Chair Prof. Alison Kibler then led the group in games, starting with one that involved drawing particular scenes--on top of one's head (see screenshot, above). She also presented some feminist-themed cartoons and asked the group to provide captions.

Before sending the graduating seniors off to make their marks in the world, Prof. Kibler invited them to share their advice with younger students:

E Marcovitz: "It's really important to ask directly for what you need, even if you are embarrassed by what you need. Ask for the validation you need."

Tyler Lu: "Don't be afraid to express yourself. You don't have to fake it to impress someone."

Linned "Lulu" Gomez: "In college, we may experience a lot of pressure sometimes - maybe from our parents. And we have advisors and mentors that want to guide us and give us advice. And that's great and we should be super grateful. But at the same time I just want to remind you that it's your journey and we can't forget to listen to ourselves. You know why you came to college and in the end you should pursue what you want. You know what's best for you. So my advice is to just do you, even if it doesn't make sense to anyone else."

The consensus was that the faculty will miss the class of 2020 but are sure they are destined for great things.

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Franklin & Marshall - WGSS Celebrates Class of 2020

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