Last Friday, we moved into the fall season which means less daylight, brisk morning air and warm drinks. Fall in New England is one of my favorite times of year. I love seeing the leaves change color and watch football on a Sunday afternoon. I encourage you to all take advantage of what New England offers during this time of year. You should visit https://www.tripsavvy.com/fun-fall-activities-in-new-england-1600845 for a list of activities in the New England area. Also, check out this link for some Fall pumpkin festivals in New England https://newengland.com/today/travel/new-england/things-to-do/5-best-pumpkin-festivals-in-new-england/.
In last week’s #WITWants2Know 87% of students who responded stated that they enjoyed all things fall (pumpkins, apple picking, football, changing colors, and sweatshirts)?. I asked some members of the Division of Student Affairs to tell me what they enjoyed most about Fall and here are their responses. Some also included links to the events in case you are interested.
Annamaria Wenner, Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students, Office of Student Affairs
“My favorite thing to do in the fall is celebrate my birthday… October 11.”
David Todtfeld, Counselor, Center for Wellness and Disability Services
“My favorite thing to do in the fall is going to the Honk Festival! (http://honkfest.org/)”
Peter Fowler, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Associate Dean of Students, Office of Student Affairs
“My favorite thing to do in the fall is put on a hoodie sweatshirt on a brisk fall day.”
Brian Quigley, Associate Director, Center for Student Engagement
“My favorite thing to do in the fall is go camping at Mount Monadnock State Park in New Hampshire”
Kevin Long, Assistant Director, Housing and Residential Life
“My favorite thing to do in the fall is hunt for apple cider donuts and enjoy the crisp, cool weather. The Big Apple in Wrentham, MA is my favorite spot for all types of fall treats”
Sara Dell, Associate Director, Coops and Careers
“My favorite thing to do in the fall is drive up Route 89 in Vermont and look at all of the Fall colors.”
Jackie Fitzpatrick, Assistant Director for Community Development, Housing and Residential Life
“My favorite thing to do in the Fall is nearly everything, but I especially love apple picking and baking something sweet afterward.”
Alex Cabal, Director for Diversity and Social Justice Programs
“My favorite thing to do in the Fall is decorate my apartment with pumpkins.”
Chris McIntyre, Co-op and Career Advisor, Coops and Careers
“My favorite thing to do in the Fall is go whale watching” (https://stellwagen.noaa.gov/visit/whalewatching/wwcompanies.html)
Katie Rettie, Resident Director, Housing and Residential Life
“My favorite thing to do in the Fall is go apple picking at Tougas Farm in Northborough, and I always have to have an apple cider donut while I’m there! I also go home and immediately bake a pie with the apples I picked.”
Jenn Kosses, Assistant Dean of Students, Office of Student Affairs
“My favorite thing to do in the Fall is go apple picking and take a walk on a cool day with a cup of tea in hand. I also love to bake apple crisp. And I can’t forget fall clothes!”
Remember to check out the Campus Update each week to see what events and trips are planned for the Fall.
Happy Fall everyone!