October News!

Greetings!

I am happy to report that Threshold and the rest of Lesley University have all braved Hurricane Sandy safely and in good spirits. We were very lucky that we did not loose power and students spent most of their day off watching TV and hanging out in our dormitory lounges. Our thoughts and best wishes are with those who were more greatly effected by this powerful and damaging storm!

On a lighter and happier note, we are proud to announce that on Sunday October 28, 2012 Threshold Students Hana Adams and Philip Murray ran the Superhero 5K Road race. All runners dressed like a superhero and joined thousands of runners in Cambridge, MA. Race officials stated, "Come dressed as a superhero, leave feeling like one!" Hanna and Phillip, dressed as Wonder Woman and Superman got into the spirit thanks to classmates Caroline Greenfield, Michael Sheehan, and Sarah Hay-Smith who cheered them on. (Press Release submitted by Cynthia Adams). 

(Hana and Philip as Wonder Woman and Superman)

As October comes to an end, Threshold is now thinking about our upcoming vacation, November 20th-November 25th. Students are expected to be checked out of the dormitories by 2:00 pm on the 22nd and should plan on arriving after 12:00 pm on Sunday, November 25, 2012. Students will not have access into the dormitories until after noon on the 25, so please plan accordingly. If Residence Life can assist in any travel plans or arrangements, please contact Matt and we will help in in any way possible. 

Until our break arrives, residential programming will continue in full force! On Friday, November 4, 2012 Threshold and Lesley's Campus Activity Board will co-host Redline. Redline is an award winning a cappella group. We will also be having a Halloween Party, continue with Girls Group and Running Club, and of course, the very exciting Threshold 30th Anniversary Gala. Several students have already purchased very nice suits and dresses for the occasion. As the time comes closer I will give students directions and ways to get to the Copley Marriott Hotel - the venue for the gala. 

As usual, if you have any ideas for our programming here at Threshold, don't hesitate to contact me! I welcome ideas and fresh perspectives! 

Exciting Program Updates

Greetings! 

As we round up our first month together here at Threshold, I am so happy to announce that our social programming is expanding and students are taking part in other clubs offered to all students at Lesley. I am excited that we are now offering a running club, a book club for current students and alumni, a girls group, and an extra dance/fitness class. It is great that we have so many people willing to offer these enriching experiences to our students. 

I have also been working with other clubs and organizations around campus to help bridge the gap between Threshold students and other Lesley students through social programming. I am pleased to share that on November 2, 2012 Threshold and the Lesley Campus Activity Board will be hosting Redline - a well known Boston a cappella troop as a collaborative event with both the undergraduate and Threshold student bodies. I have also been presenting to student clubs around campus about Threshold and the programming that we offer students. Several undergraduates have expressed interest in attending some of our events to learn more about the program and become more involved.

Also coming up is one of the first trips of the 2012-2013 academic year. Second Year and Bridge students will have the opportunity to travel with Threshold Alumni to Disney World in January. This is very exciting as it is the first trip that Threshold has offered for current and alumni students together. I have partnered with Threshold's Alumni Center Director, Cara Gorham to make this trip possible. We are so excited that we have another chance to travel with Threshold students. 

As usual, readers, please do not hesitate to contact me with any suggestions, comments or questions. I look forward to posting pictures from this upcoming weekend, as it promises to be a very event-filled weekend. Students have the chance to go see the Harvard vs. Cornell football game, attend the Oktoberfest celebration in Harvard Square, listen to the great music at Honk! Fest in Davis Square, and hopefully catch up on some homework, sleep, and laundry!