Becky and Grant Tolson P’26

Dear Kenyon Parents and Families, 

As we begin our final year as Kenyon parents, we are thrilled to welcome you to the start of Kenyon's third century on the Hill. Each of our daughter's first three years has been deeply rewarding and enriching and as parents we have marveled at the education, growth and camaraderie she has found in Gambier. We hope your student will also enjoy the rich academic and community experience that Kenyon offers.  

This is our fourth year serving on the Kenyon Parents Council (KPC) and our first as its co-chairs. The KPC supports the College by encouraging philanthropy, hosting welcome events and acting as a liaison and resource to the Kenyon parent community. We are grateful for the opportunity to get to know so many wonderful folks who help support Kenyon, its mission and its students.  

Would you like to get involved? You can! The College has many opportunities which include speaking to prospective parents, providing career counseling to upperclass students, offering work internships through the Career Development Office, supporting regional welcome events and other efforts. We also encourage you to support the Kenyon Parents Fund which provides vital financial support to the College.

Kenyon’s Family Weekend is Oct. 17 - 19 this year and we hope you’ll be joining us. It is a terrific time to experience everything from academic classes to student performances to athletic games. (Go Owls!) To stay current with campus events, some resources include the monthly e-newsletter Talk of the Hill and the student newspaper The Kenyon Collegian. You can also review Kenyon’s events calendar and follow Kenyon’s social media accounts, which are filled with updates on the current happenings on campus. Finally, as parents of a current student, you will receive a weekly email from the Career Development Office with a list of on- and off-campus jobs, internships and post-grad opportunities. It’s a great “stealth” way to make gentle suggestions to your students if they are looking for interesting work opportunities during the school year or in the summer.  

We look forward to another terrific year in Gambier, and welcome you to reach out to us directly with any questions you may have. We hope to see you at Family Weekend in October! 

Best wishes,

Becky and Grant Tolson P’26
becky@philanthropy4change.com
granttolson@mac.com