Jim and Vicky Bratton P’27Dear Kenyon Parents and Families,
As Kenyon continues into its third century, we are honored to serve as the co-chairs of the Kenyon Parents Council. Our son, Charles, is a senior, and we are grateful for the incredible, life-changing experiences he has had at Kenyon and through study abroad. We hope your student will also enjoy close relationships with faculty who challenge them, deep friendships with peers who support them, and collaboration with staff and community that offers experiences for growth.
Kenyon’s Family Weekend is October 16-18 this year, and we hope you’ll join us on the Hill to meet other families and experience the rich academic and cultural offerings of life at Kenyon. It is a terrific time to attend a class or lecture and meet some of your student’s professors. There will also be student performances and athletic events. We hope you will take advantage of the opportunity to see and support the artistic, athletic and academic pursuits of Kenyon’s multi-talented students.
To stay current with campus events the rest of the year, some resources include the monthly e-newsletter, Talk of the Hill, and the student newspaper The Kenyon Collegian. You can also review the Parents and Families page on the Kenyon website, Kenyon’s events calendar and follow Kenyon’s social media accounts, which are filled with updates on current happenings on campus. Finally, 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 way to have a conversation with your student about professional opportunities in their areas of interest.
If you are interested in being more involved in the Kenyon community, I encourage you to consider serving on the Kenyon Parents Council. As a philanthropic organization, the KPC supports the College, its mission and students. We do this by hosting regional events, speaking with prospective families, assisting students with career advice and opportunities, and encouraging participation in the Kenyon Parents Fund.
Again, welcome to Kenyon! Please reach out if we can answer any questions you have. We are looking forward to a terrific academic year and hope to see you in Gambier.
Best,
Vicky and Jim Bratton P’27
bratton234@gmail.com
jhbratton@gmail.com