Welcome to Winter 2026!

Dear FHASS, 

Here comes spring! As I write today, I look out onto 18-degree weather in April. I know it won’t last, but it’s a reminder that the worst is behind us and that soon we’ll be able to leave the house without 10 layers of clothing to add or remove over the course of the day. Similarly, we recently celebrated an unseasonable convocation – our Fall ceremony, deferred due to the work stoppage, took place in early March, and is soon to be followed by our Spring Ceremony in June. See below for a photo of our incredible valedictorian, Lovepreet Dhillon, General Arts and Science diploma, ’26. 

Read on, as well, for news about The Ampersand Review’s reading and writing series, updates on our newly-renamed English for Academic Purposes program (formerly ESL) and its incredible growth, as well as faculty publications and conference presentations. Happy spring, everyone!

Genevieve Amaral