Thank You for Spending The Weekend With Us!

It was wonderful to see so many of you last weekend for receptions, classes, programming and games. We value your feedback: Please take this very short survey to help with future planning. Thanks!

Thanksgiving Transportation Information

Students commuting this Thanksgiving Break must sign up for the chaperoned bus to Conn. and New York City, as well as transportation to Logan Airport or Manchester–Boston Regional Airport, in the Deans’ Office by Nov. 15. Click to view the schedule . Please note: If a student signs up for the bus and does not end up taking the transportation, their account will still be charged. Questions? Contact Administrative Assistant to the Deans' Office Vicky Matheson .

Calling All Exchange Program Applicants

For those students interested in Brooks’ Exchange program , applications are now being accepted. Application information and forms are accessible to families and students through the group Exchange Program Information in OnBrooks . Fourth-, fifth- and sixth-form students my apply. The application deadline is Nov. 1. If you have any questions, please contact Director of Exchange Programs Andrew McLean , Assistant Director of Exchange Programs Lisa Saunders , or students who have previously participated in the program.

Blood Drive

Brooks is hosting a blood drive on Nov. 4 from 2 to 7 p.m. in the Athletic Center's wrestling room. All donors and volunteers should enter campus through the service entrance and park on the right in the rink lot. To sign up, please contact Dean of Community Life Ashley Johnston .

Arts Happenings

"Brooks Students Fall 2019 Work from the Studios in the Center for the Arts" is on display in the Robert Lehman Art Center now through Oct. 30. Up next? "200 Women: Who Will Change the Way You See the World ," a multi-media exhibit from the storytelling project that asked 200 women the same five questions to highlight what matters to them most. Brooks is one of only five independent schools in the country to host this powerful show. The exhibit is open Nov. 1 - Dec. 14. Come check it out!

This year’s fall play, a 1920’s inspired "Twelfth Night," opens Nov. 7 and runs through Nov. 9, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be available on Oct. 30.

Flu Shot

If your student has not yet received a flu shot and is still interested, please have them email the Health & Wellness Center to schedule time with a nurse.

Wheelchair Basketball Event This Saturday Night

On Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Athletic Center, Ryan Martin of the  Ryan Martin Foundation  will offer students a clinic and demonstration of wheelchair basketball. Martin played professional wheelchair basketball in Europe and then returned to the U.S. to establish his foundation, which promotes the sport and offers children and wounded veterans the opportunity to learn it. Martin also delivers motivational speeches to schools, businesses and community organizations about living and excelling with a disability. His presentations reduce stigmas about disabilities and he will offer the chance for all our students to try wheelchair basketball for themselves to see firsthand just how much skill and hard work it takes to play! Martin has a personal connection with Brooks, too: Our own Martrell Stevens '21 ( above in photo by Mark Mirko/Hartford Courant ) plays on one of his teams and is excited to share his passion for the sport with our entire community.

Student Activities This Weekend

Check out the full schedule of events . Highlights of the weekend include our annual block party!