In Medias Res: Snapshots of a Pandemic

In March and early April, as essential workers fought at the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic and others flattened the curve by sheltering in place, we asked more than 50 Kenyon alumni what it felt like to be in their shoes at that moment.

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College, Interrupted

The Class of 2020 entered college in a time of political uncertainty. They forged deep connections and believed the world would soon be theirs to shape. Enter, pandemic.

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A Subtle Transformation

In “Stray: A Memoir,” Stephanie Danler ’06 confronts the demons of her past.

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Leah Dunbar '20 captured campus during a morning stroll last fall: “There’ve been many perfect Kenyon mornings, but this one may have been the most magical."

Dannie Lane ’22 took this photo of the Henry Spencer Moore sculpture in the Science Quad before the campus closed in response to the pandemic.

Alumni News

A Drowning Dream

"I live in this moment, this breath," writes Laura Hillenbrand ’89 of her recovery from COVID-19.

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Arts & Culture

In Queerantine

A photo series by Ally Schmaling '14 celebrates queer personhood amid the pandemic.

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Arts & Culture

Book Shelf

Explore new releases from members of the Kenyon community.

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Arts & Culture

A New Medium

Senior studio art majors create a virtual gallery to showcase their final projects.

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Congratulations from John Green

Knowing that the newly admitted Class of 2024 would miss out on a traditional high school graduation, bestselling author John Green ’00 shared a message of encouragement and, as he’s apt to do, a good story. When Green missed his own Commencement, the late Professor of Religious Studies Donald Rogan threw him a non-traditional ceremony that was even more meaningful.

Watch Green’s message on YouTube.

The Best of Both Worlds

The “Music and Entrepreneurship” course taught by Professor of Music Ted Buehrer ’91 had a viral moment on TikTok thanks to a class visit from LA-based composer Kenneth Burgomaster ’91.

Maeve Griffin ’23 recorded a clip of the Zoom video conference in which Burgomaster explained how he used samples of Miley Cyrus’ voice to write a series of short transitional riffs for the TV show “Hannah Montana” — micro-compositions that have found fame in their own right as a popular TikTok sound. 

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View Griffin's TikTok post.

Kenyon From Your Couch

Amid concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, Kenyon has suspended all on- and off-campus alumni events. Stay connected with your fellow alumni by joining one of our virtual "Kenyon from Your Couch" events, which range from readings and discussions to campus tours and performances.

View the full list of virtual events.

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