This fall, students in Wildlife Biology chose the American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) as the focal point of a unit on mammal physiology and ecology.
Established in 1983 with a gift from Hugh Cullman '42, the Cullman Scholarship Program supports students in off-campus study opportunities. During the summer of 2018, nine scholarship recipients pursued courses of study ranging from a Spanish Language and cultural immersion in Mexico City to interning with a physician’s assistant in Warsaw, Poland. Recently, Stella '19 gave a presentation at All School Meeting about her Cullman Scholarship volunteering at a Buddhist Temple in Southwest China.
Established in 1983 with a gift from Hugh Cullman '42, the Cullman Scholarship Program supports students in off-campus study opportunities. During the summer of 2018, nine scholarship recipients pursued courses of study ranging from a Spanish Language and cultural immersion in Mexico City to interning with a physician’s assistant in Warsaw, Poland. Recently, Scout '19 gave a presentation at All School Meeting about her Cullman Scholarship volunteering with Real Cochabamba Soccer Academy in Bolivia.
We are pleased to announce that Kimball Union Academy has received an anonymous gift of $20,000,000 for the school’s endowment. This is the largest single gift in the school’s 206-year history.
This week, we hear from Jon Hastings ’01, Math Department faculty, Girls JV Soccer, Alpine Skiing Coach, Academic Advisor, and 2001 Valedictorian of Kimball Union. Today, Jon reminisces about winters past on The Hilltop and recognizes the unique opportunities they offer here in Meriden.
Today, we hand over the blog to Matt Underhill. English Teacher, Dorm Parent, Boys Varsity Hockey and Head Softball Coach, Matt embodies the quintessential boarding school “Triple Threat”. With his coaching hat on, we hear Underhill’s top five tips for the student-athlete.
The Board of Trustees announces that Tyler L. Lewis will be the next Head of Kimball Union Academy, effective July 1, 2019. We welcome Tyler, Renee, and family to The Hilltop!
Established in 1983 with a gift from Hugh Cullman '42, the Cullman Scholarship Program supports students in off-campus study opportunities. During the summer of 2018, nine scholarship recipients pursued courses of study ranging from volunteering with Real Cochabamba Soccer Academy in Bolivia to interning with a physician’s assistant in Warsaw, Poland. Recently, Emma '20 gave a presentation at All School Meeting about her Spanish language and cultural immersion Cullman Scholarship in Mexico City.
This Thanksgiving, we are looking back at one of our favorite news stories to get us into the Holiday Spirit. So without further ado, here's Dalton "Doc" Winslow's story about his bread baking K-Term Project, clever named Dough in Doe Dining Hall.
Dr. Kate Beane and her father, Syd, descendants of famed alumnus, Dr. Charles Eastman, Class of 1883, presented their documentary film, Ohiyesa: The Soul of An Indian, to the KUA Community.
A beautiful stone bench overlooking Chellis Pond and the athletic fields was recently constructed in loving memory of Janie Chase Cozzi '19, forever a member of this year’s senior class.
Chip returns to The Hilltop nearly forty years after graduating in a new role: parent. He shares the lessons he's learned, campus observations from a new perspective, and his favorite KUA memory.
This week, fresh off the New York City Marathon, we hear from Whit Willocks, Assistant Director of College Advising and Girls Varsity Lacrosse Coach, about the deeper meaning behind the race, and how to bring it home to KUA.
Jerry Usery, Administrative Information Systems Manager
At Kimball Union, we value each member of our community and invite all who are interested to share their voices on our blog. Around this time last year, we heard from Jerry in IT, avid concert enthusiast, about his top five local live music shows. It was a hit and so, naturally, we invited Jerry to write again this Fall. The 20+ year US Airforce veteran requested a slot close to election day.
We take Halloween seriously at Kimball Union. Each year, students and faculty alike get decked out for the annual Costume Parade at All School Meeting, where a panel of judges award costumes in a number of categories. Dressed as the sun as a part of a group costume, Scout ’19 remarks, “A lot of people go all out. It’s a really fun time to dress up with your friends. The freedom to let your childish, youthful side come out is easy here. There’s no judgement.”
Throughout the day on Friday, October 26, Tom and Lyn Lord’s classes met in Coffin Meeting room with guest speakers Nate Dominy, Professor of Anthropology, recent Dartmouth graduate Sam Gochman, and undergrad Naman Goyal from Dartmouth College’s Digital Arts Learning Initiative (DALI). KUA Students had the opportunity to experience Virtual Reality (VR) scenarios set in nature with the ability to switch views between the eyes of human beings and Tarsiers.
This week, we hear from faculty member Elizabeth Edwards. Ms. Edwards teaches in our Learning Center, is part of the freshmen team teaching Choices, is dorm head in Hall Farm, is a three-season coach for Cross Country, Nordic Skiing, and Track, and is an accomplished runner in her own right, recently completing Chicago marathon. Here’s Elizabeth:
Flick Gigs showcase talent of all varieties. From KUA faculty to performers connected to our extended community, these marquis events kick our Friday nights off right!
What do you get when you give 12 Kimball Union Academy students an opportunity to create art with a mathematician, 720 glass beads, 540 feet of copper foil, 120 pairs of congruent edges, 60 isosceles kites, 10 pounds of solder, 9 soldering irons, and a light bulb?
This time of year, news feeds are full of FDOS (first day of school) posts as kids across the country kick off the new year. At KUA, our school year begins with a leadership training institute.
Created in 1983 by Hugh Cullman '42, the Cullman Scholarship Program supports students in off-campus study opportunities. During the summer of 2017, nine scholarship recipients pursued courses of study ranging from serving as a medical intern in Mongolia to doing hands-on Animal Rehabilitation in South Africa. Recently, The Cullman Scholarship Comittee, comprised of faculty representatives and the 2017 recipients, announced nine 2018 Cullman Scholars.
Coley Hapeman, Kimball Union’s Director of Counseling Services, has introduced a Peer Educators network to the KUA community. These student leaders “work to promote the well-being of the community…to support our students’ journeys towards making informed and healthy life-style choices.”
Congratulations to Kimball Union's newest leaders, Anna '19 and Julian '19.
Leadership has always been at Kimball Union's core, so when the word was formally added to our Mission Statement, it solidified its inclusion in our curriculum and throughout the entire KUA experience. During the spring trimester, students reflect on their strengths and identify ways they can commit to campus leadership positions.
The STEM Scholar program launches in support of students' passion for science, technology, engineering, and math. Over the last several years, Kimball Union has introduced two Scholar Programs that encourage students to organize their final two years around an area of study they find engaging and meaningful. So far, students can elect to participate in the Global Scholar and Arts Scholar programs. This spring, the Academy has introduced the third such program in STEM, an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Created in 1983 by Hugh Cullman '42, the Cullman Scholarship Program supports students in off-campus study opportunities. During the summer of 2017, nine scholarship recipients pursued courses of study ranging from serving as a medical intern in Mongolia to doing hands-on Animal Rehabilitation in South Africa. Recently, Prestin '18 gave a presentation at All School Meeting about her Cullman Scholarship attending the Woodstock School in India.
This morning at 10:00 am, many Kimball Union students walked out midway through their second period class to congregate for 17 minutes as light snow blew through Meriden to participate in the National Day of Action Against Gun Violence in Schools.
Created in 1983 by Hugh Cullman '42, the Cullman Scholarship Program supports students in off-campus study opportunities. During the summer of 2017, nine scholarship recipients pursued courses of study ranging from serving as a medical intern in Mongolia to doing hands-on Animal Rehabilitation in South Africa. Recently, Liesel '18 gave a presentation at All School Meeting about her Cullman Scholarship working at an all-girls school in Rwanda.
At Kimball Union, community is at the center of everything we do and for generations, community service has been a significant part of that tradition. Whether through KUAid annual benefit concerts, serving on the Meriden Volunteer Fire Department with the Fire Brigade, Play for a Cure Athletic Fund-raisers, or participating in the CHaD Hero 5K race, alumni throughout the ages will remember lending a hand. Early this Spring, Jingbang ’22 organized the Polar Plunge Fund-raiser, cleverly raising over $700 for Direct Relief and victims of Hurricane Irma by sourcing donations which sent Assistant Head of School David Weidman diving into the icy waters of Chellis Pond.
Created in 1983 by Hugh Cullman '42, the Cullman Scholarship Program supports students in off-campus study opportunities. During the summer of 2017, nine scholarship recipients pursued courses of study in topics ranging from serving as a medical intern in Mongolia to studying mindfulness and meditation in Nepal. Recently, Eliza '18 gave a presentation at All School Meeting about her Cullman Scholarship doing Animal Rehabilitation in South Africa.
Spring is in the air on The Hilltop and Softball games are just around the corner. This week, we hand over the blog to Head Softball Coach Matt Underhill for his top 5 lessons from the 2017 Women’s College World Series.
Created in 1983 by Hugh Cullman '42, the Cullman Scholarship Program supports students in off-campus study opportunities. During the summer of 2017, nine scholarship recipients pursued courses of study in topics ranging from hands-on Animal Rehabilitation in South Africa to serving as a medical intern in Mongolia. Recently, Lindsay '18 gave a presentation at All School Meeting about her Cullman Scholarship teaching English to high school students in the Galapagos Islands.
Kimball Union is pleased to announce that Charles Wheelan, Senior Lecturer and Policy Fellow in the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy at Dartmouth College, will deliver this year’s commencement address.
Created in 1983 by Hugh Cullman '42, the Cullman Scholarship Program supports students in off-campus study opportunities. During the summer of 2017, nine scholarship recipients pursued courses of study in topics ranging from hands-on Animal Rehabilitation in South Africa to studying mindfulness and meditation in Nepal. Recently, Yan '18 gave a presentation at All School Meeting about his Cullman Scholarship as a medical intern in Mongolia.
In Kimball Union Academy’s Flickinger Auditorium, a burst of color, song, and dance delighted audiences February 22 - 24. KUA performers showcased their talents in this year’s Winter musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” before taking the show on tour to the Kristin School in New Zealand.
Created in 1983 by Hugh Cullman '42, the Cullman Scholarship Program supports students in off-campus study opportunities. During the summer of 2017, nine scholarship recipients pursued courses of study in topics ranging from attending the Woodstock School in the foothills of India’s Himalayan Mountains for a semester to hands-on Animal Rehabilitation in South Africa. Recently, Coreen '18 gave a presentation at All School Meeting about her Cullman Scholarship helping to provide disaster relief in New Orleans.
On Saturday night, KUA hosted both The Boys’ and Girls’ 2018 Lakes Region Championship games with each team going head-to-head, Black-and-Orange vs Black-and-Orange, Wildcats vs Wildcats, with longtime rivals, Vermont Academy.
Created in 1983 by Hugh Cullman '42, the Cullman Scholarship Program supports students in off-campus study opportunities. During the summer of 2017, nine scholarship recipients pursued courses of study in topics ranging from attending the Woodstock School in the foothills of India’s Himalayan Mountains for a semester to hands-on Animal Rehabilitation in South Africa. Recently, A.J. '18 gave a presentation at All School Meeting about his Cullman Scholarship studying mindfulness and meditation in Nepal.
As part of Kimball Union’s year-long speaker series introducing a variety of voices to our community, the school hosted Dr. Dottie Morris, Associate Vice President for Institutional Equity and Diversity at Keene State College, on Monday January 15, coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Created in 1983 by Hugh Cullman '42, the Cullman Scholarship Program supports students in off-campus study opportunities. During the summer of 2017, nine scholarship recipients pursued courses of study in topics ranging from Mindfulness in Nepal to Animal Rehabilitation in South Africa. Recently, Will '18, a member of Kimball Union’s Fire Brigade, gave a presentation at All School Meeting about his Cullman Scholarship at the New Hampshire Fire Academy’s Recruit School.
