Weekend Activities Wednesday, October 28th to Sunday, November 1st

Threshold Weekend Activities for 10/28/15 - 11/1/15

Wednesday, October 28th
6:00 - 11:00pm
Costume Party: Includes games, crafts, and raffle prizes.
Location: Alumni Hall
*Lesley Event

6:00 - 9:00pm
De-Stressfest: Massage chairs, therapy dogs, coloring books, mocktails, and bottled nebula.
Location: Student Center
*Lesley Event

Thursday, October 29th
1:00 - 2:00pm
Obstacle Course
Location: Student Center
*Lesley Event

7:00pm
Comedy Show: Not Ready for Bedtime
Location: Marran Theatre
*Lesley Event

8:45pm
Patriot's Game
Location: Kris and Wilbur Lounge

Friday, October 30th
4:30 - 5:30pm
Yoga Class taught by a parent of an alum!
Location: University Hall 4-022
*Threshold Event

6:30 - 8:30pm
Haunted House
Location: 7 Mellan Street
*Lesley Event

7:00pm
Casino Night
Location: Student Center
*Lesley Event

8:00pm
Movie: Juno
Location: Marran Theatre
*Lesley Event

11:00pm
Improv Show
Location: Marran Theatre
*Lesley Event

Saturday, October 31st
10:00am -12:00pm 
Basketball
Location: Maria Baldwin School (across the street from Wilbur)
*Threshold Event

6:00pm
Hand out candy to children in the neighborhood
Location: Kris and Wilbur
*Threshold Event

Sunday, November 1st
9:00am - 4:30pm
Trip to Salem, Massachusetts
*Threshold Event for those students that signed up ahead of time

6:00pm
Movie: Juno
Location: Marran Theatre
*Lesley Event


*Only Threshold events are organized and staffed by Threshold employees. Threshold students are welcome to attend and and all Lesley organized events, but please note that no Threshold employee will be present. Thank yo

Weekend Activities for 10/22-25/15

Upcoming Weekend Activities...

Thursday, October 22nd:

7:30pm – 9:30pm CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: Caramel apples with toppings and decorate mini pumpkins @ Student Center 

 

8:00pm COMEDIAN: Ryan Connor @ Marran Theater

 
Friday, October 23rd:

5:30pm DINNER CLUB: Meet Susanne in Wilbur Lounge to head to White Hall for dinner and conversation!

8:00pm MOVIE: Rocky Horror Picture Show 

Saturday, October 24th:

10:00am-12:00pm BASKETBALL @ Maria Baldwin School

8:00pm MOVIE: Rocky Horror Picture Show

Sunday, October 25th:

1:00pm PATRIOT'S GAME

5:00pm HALLOWEEN MOVIE AND BAKING A FALL TREAT in Wilbur Lounge

6:00pm MOVIE: Rocky Horror Picture Show

A Long Awaited Update!

Greetings All!

 

 

I am so sorry that I have not updated this blog in such a long time. Trust me though, it isn't because there hasn't been a lot happening at Threshold! This year we have completed so many amazing projects, including the completion of Kris House! Kris House is one of Threshold's residence houses in addition to Wilbur House. Now Threshold has two state-of-the-art residence houses that are complexly accessible to all of our students and amazing places for our students to live and learn. I would encourage you all to check out the video that shows what the new Kris House looks like! You can watch the video HERE!

 

Though Threshold students were very busy moving into their new residence houses, we found a lot of time to have some fun in the midst of all the moving, classes, and internships! Threshold went on our first annual Jay Peak ski trip. Thirty Threshold students traveled to Northern Vermont and spent the weekend at the Jay Peak Ski and Water Park Resort. It was an adventure that everyone enjoyed very much and we are hoping to repeat the trip next year. Below are some of the pictures that we took while at Jay Peak.

 

 

 

Thank you all for reading and we give our biggest congratulations to the class of 2015. If you would like to read and see pictures of the amazing graduation ceremony you can click HERE!

Make sure to check back later in the summer! We will be updating the blog and informing you about activities we are planning along with updates on Threshold's office that is now under renovation!

Please feel free to email me with any comments, questions or suggestions you may have. I can be reached at malden@lesley.edu. 



    

 



    





...AND WE'RE BACK!

The semester is well underway and we have certainly been busy since the students' return! I apologize for the delay in posts, but I am so happy that the I am able to share the exciting new developments here at Threshold. It is certainly an unforgettable time in the program's 30 year history. 

To start, students have moved into the new Wilbur House. Wilbur House, formally Crockett Hall, has undergone an extensive renovation. Wilbur House is now home to 24 Threshold students, is completely accessible, and holds Threshold's teaching kitchen. Students and staff alike now have a place to hold events, teach, and be together as an entire student unit. We are very lucky that so many people have played such vital roles in making this dream a reality. 

In other news, Threshold students are becoming very involved in sports and social organizations throughout the university. We have student representation on Lesley University's Women's Tennis team, Track and Field, and the Ultimate Frisbee team. Students are also participating in the Disney Club and Lesley University's Dance Team. In a couple of weeks a new club will begin called Circle of Friends. This club will be a social outing club that will combine Lesley University undergraduate students and Threshold students. I am particularly excited about this club as a Threshold student will be a student representative on the club's Executive Board.

In addition to all the great university-wide programming, Threshold has also sponsored several events for students to participate in. Over the past few weeks students have attended the Dedication of the new dorm, spent time with their family and friends during Family and Friends Weekend, attended the Head of the Charles Regatta, danced at HONK! Fest, decorated pumpkins, made candied apples, played in Threshold's weekly Saturday basketball games, and have watched several sporting events. Threshold is lucky to have creative and involved staff members to make these events popular among our students. 

 As the year continues there is much to look forward to and I look forward to keeping you all up-to-date on the activities and programming that Threshold students participate in! As always, please let me know if there are any ideas or suggestions you may have to add to our programming schedule! 

Threshold Residence Life - Summer Update

Things at Threshold are finally settling down for the summer. We are all settled into our temporary space on Mellon Street and construction on the new Wilbur Hall and Oxford House are well underway, as you can see below. 

The end of our 2012-2013 brought several exciting events, the highlight being the Threshold Graduation! Twenty-five students received their certificates from President Moore, Jim Wilbur, and members of Lesley University's Board of Trustees. The ceremony was full of music, wonderful student speeches, and an inspirational key note speech from Michael Kersjes. For more information and pictures of the ceremony visit: http://www.lesley.edu/threshold/graduation/. 

Students entering their second or Bridge year at Threshold will have the opportunity to travel with the program next summer. Threshold will bring its first group of current students abroad to Paris, France. The success of the Threshold Alumni trips has been astounding and we are excited to expand travel experiences to more students. If you are interested about learning more about this trip, please email me (malden@lesley.edu) as there are spots still available to eligible Threshold students. 

Well, I think that sums it up for now.  I will be posting construction pictures and other updates, so please keep checking the blog. Carla, Ricky, Yadira, and myself are already excited for what next year will bring and planning for activities has already started! 

I hope all the readers of this blog are having a wonderful and relaxing summer! 

Spring has Arrived!?!?

I can't believe that this will be my last blog post of the Spring 2013 Semester. I honestly don't know where the time has gone. As I reflect on the last ten months I am amazed at all we have done here at Threshold in such a short time and though our time together is winding down there is still so much more that students will do before departing for their summers off campus. This blog post will focus on just that. It is such a busy time of year that I thought it would be good for all of the readers to see just how grandly we end our year together at Threshold.

Threshold End of the Year Social Events 

April 13 - Field Day - This event is for all current and alumni Threshold students. We meet in a local park and spend the morning playing football, baseball, relay races, and sometime there is a water balloon fight.

April 15 - The Boston Marathon - Current students have the opportunity to join one of our former GRA's for a day full of Boston tradition. Students will depart and watch the Boston Marathon Parade and some of the race itself.

April 16-21 - Lesley University QUADFEST - All week events are hosted by Lesley University's Campus Activity Board ranging from bands, comedians, carnivals, and movies. Threshold students will be aware of the events and are invited to attend. In the past the Saturday's Quad Carnival has been quite popular.

April 20 - Threshold's Annual Semi Formal - This evening is as glamourous as any red carpet event and nearly as famous. Over 150 current and alumni students will dine and dance at the Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge. This event is one of the most anticipated events that Threshold sponsors by both students and faculty!

April 22 - Boston Red Sox- This is our annual trip to see the Boston Red Sox take on the Oakland Athletics. This is personally one of my favorite events of the year!

April 25 - Evening of the Arts - A night of student talent and artistic display! Threshold students share writings, dances, a theatre performance, and art pieces that they have been working on in their elective courses. Also, students have a chance to prepare their own routines and share them with the audience during the second half of the show.

April 26 - End of the Year BBQ - Students share one last meal all together and reflect on the memories that have been created since we started way back in September. Please send positive thoughts for a warm evening with no rain. Don't worry though, we have a back up plan if the weather isn't on our side.

April 27-28 - 'Real Life' - Threshold students have been working diligently with our Drama Therapy interns developing, writing, casting, and rehearsing a play that addresses social communication and peer conflict mediation all with a comedic twist. The play promises to bring laughs and insight for all who attend.

April 29 - Second Year Student Banquet - Threshold honors the Class of 2013 with a special banquet held at the Tavern in the Square in Porter Square. This is where second year students receive their yearbooks and have the opportunity for them to get them signed by peers and Threshold faculty and staff.

May 3 - Graduation -  We will send 25 Threshold students onto a new chapter in their lives this year. While we are so proud of our graduates' accomplishments, we will be very sad to see them go.

After I write down all these events, it is even harder to believe that we are at the finish line. One thing is for certain, we will certainly be keeping ourselves very busy. I have highlighted the 'main events' for the end of the semester, but regular Residence Life programming will still continue (Girls Group, Trivia Club, and movie nights) until the semester ends.

Please look for an update in late May with a lot of pictures of all of these happenings! It will be exciting to share them with all of the readers. Also, I will update the blog throughout the summer with news about 2013-2014 school year. As always, please share any comments, suggestions or questions with me.

I hope you all are having a wonderful and very happy Spring!!

February Update

Tyree and Casey enjoy some fun in the snow

We certainly have had quite an interesting February so far! Threshold has made it through a second severe weather incident, Winter Storm Nemo (without loosing power or good attitudes!!). It was nice to see several students outside enjoying all of the snow, sliding down the large snowbanks, and having snowball fights. It is amazing how good energy can really turn an intense and potentially scary storm into a wonderful and positive memory. 

  

Conner, Madison, and Charlie enjoy ice skiing in Harvard Square

While the storm was certainly an adventure, Threshold students have ventured on other endeavors around campus and the city. Students have gone ice skating, attended the musical Jersey Boys and are now getting ready for Director Jim Wilbur's annual trip to see the Boston Bruins play at TD Garden next week. Also, second year students are gearing up for a whirlwind day trip to New York City where we will see the Lion King on Broadway. 

Alex and Mike are trying to explain to me what in the heck is going on.

Threshold had its famous Super Bowl Party earlier this month and it was very well attended and VERY fun! We had a a split of students routing for either team, so it made the game exciting (and a little loud at times). I was also very happy that I learned a thing or two about football thanks to some of our very football savvy students. 

Students route for their favorite teams, and enjoy some snacks! 

Now that the Spring Semester is well underway, so are weekly student activities. Girls Group, Guys Group and the new Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy club are among some of the things we do to help take much needed breaks after long days of classes, internships and studying. Many Threshold students attended the Student Club Fair that was held for all students who attend Lesley. As of now we have Threshold representatives in Lesley University's Dance Team, Community Service Club, Gospel Choir, Meditation Club, and a student on Lesley University's Mens Track and Field Team. It is so nice to have so many students reaching out and taking advantage of what the college has to offer.

It is just unbelievable that soon students will go on their Spring break and then return for only six weeks before graduation and the beginning of the summer. Looking ahead though, there are still so many things to look forward to and to get excited about. The Semi-Formal and Evening of the Arts in April, the End of the Year BBQ, and continued creative programing that is prepared by the amazing GRA staff are just some of the activities that will continue to make this semester fly by.

Thank you all who make these experiences happen! Without all the help, support, and dedication that Threshold is lucky to have, none of these rich social experiences and memories would be possible.

As usual, please let me know if you have ideas, questions or comments. I can be reached at malden@lesley.edu.

Thanks for reading!!