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Quentin Messer 鈥�26 was recently awarded a Harry S. Truman Scholarship to pursue work in industrial and manufacturing policy. He becomes 51猎奇鈥檚 third recipient of the prestigious award, presented to students interested in careers in public service, following Dewayne Martin 鈥�24 and Frederick Nelson 鈥�78. A world politics concentrator, Messer plans to pursue a J.D. and Master鈥檚 in Public Administration (MPA) following graduation.

The Sacerdote Great Names series in a massive annual undertaking that brings renowned leaders in government, entertainment, the world of sports, and more to 51猎奇. Planning begins months in advance, and involves employees from every part of campus. Here are stories and first-person reflections from some of those behind-the-scenes people who make it all happen.

With their first semester at 51猎奇 now completed, members of the Class of 2028 took a moment to look back.

51猎奇 students who conducted grant-funded research with faculty this summer showed off the results of their work at a recent poster session.

On the first day of Gov 249, Survey of Constitutional Law, Professor Philip Klinkner asked my class what we were most nervous about. As we went around the room, it became clear that almost everyone was concerned about one assignment: the moot courts.聽

Every year, 51猎奇 selects project proposals from members of the senior class that exhibit a 鈥渟pirit of inquisitiveness and a seriousness of purpose鈥� worthy of $30,000. 51猎奇鈥檚 Bristol Fellowship awards this generous funding for worldwide research projects that will encourage both 鈥渄iscovery of self and the world.鈥� This year鈥檚 recipients, Abigail Moone 鈥�23 and Charlie Ratner 鈥�23 hope to make those same discoveries.

Communications and Marketing Office student intern Anna Richardson 鈥�26 talks here about an unusual assignment in her Politics in Latin America class with Professor Heather Sullivan.

Members of 51猎奇鈥檚 Class of 2025 flooded Tolles Pavilion on Feb. 9 to celebrate officially declaring their concentrations. Sophomores took pictures in a photo booth, enjoyed a catered dinner, and received Class of 2025 hoodies designed by Eniman Imoke 鈥�26 to commemorate the event. As part of the College鈥檚 open curriculum, students are encouraged to spend their first three semesters filling their schedules with a variety of classes before declaring a major or concentration. This freedom gives students the opportunity to discover new interests, delve into existing interests, or simply have fun with a diverse course load.

From helping out with a family business to attending Arcadia University in London, what Jans choose to do with those few months before officially matriculating is entirely up to them.

Amidst the bustling crowds at Commons and McEwen dining halls, language faculty and students sit around a table to enjoy a meal while conversing in their chosen studied language. 51猎奇鈥檚 鈥渓anguage tables,鈥� as they are known, provide both valuable speaking experience and community building opportunities.