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Happy Labor Day, Pipers! Take the day to rest and relax because you deserve to take a little break. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

Pipers, you brought the energy indoors last night despite the rain! From an intense game of tug-of-war to handstand sack races, the energy was unbeatable.

A big thank you to the Hamline University Programming Board (HUBP) and everyone who made the evening such a blast.

The Welcome Week celebrations continue this evening at 6 p.m. with a Piper beach party at Lake Bde Maka Ska Beach in Minneapolis. Buses will depart from the Bishop Statue at 5:30 p.m.

Congratulations, Maddie Swanson '24, public health sciences and environmental and climate studies, on being named a Fulbright Scholar! Maddie was named a 2024 Fulbright Alternate shortly before she graduated earlier this year.

“I didn't think it would be a reality that I would go after being named an alternate. I did my best to take my life step-by-step, so I graduated and started my internship at Hennepin County. Then, in late May, I was offered a finalist position and living expenses for a year in Amsterdam."

The Fulbright Scholarship is one of the most prestigious postgraduate programs. It allows the recipient to pursue graduate study and conduct research abroad. As a Fulbright Scholar, Maddie will travel to Amsterdam to pursue a master's degree in political science at Vrije University, specializing in global governance, sustainability, and climate change.

Best of luck in Amsterdam, Maddie! We can’t wait to see what you do next!

Student Named as Fulbright Scholar | Hamline University - Minnesota Madelyn Swanson ’24 will pursue a master's degree at Vrije University in Amsterdam as part of the prestigious program.

Howdy, Pipers! Did you know that Hamline has a micro-farm and garden that you can visit to learn more about gardening and enjoy some fresh produce? It’s true!

Earlier this summer, the Hamline University MicroFarm, located north of East Hall, and SPROUT Garden, located south of Hamline Church, was one of 13 Twin Cities gardening initiatives to be awarded a USDA Twin Cities Urban Agriculture Micro-Grant Program by Renewing the Countryside. The grant is part of a nationwide effort to invest in urban agriculture to help promote equity, food access, local and regional food systems advancement, and environmental conservation.

Built in June 2018 by a group of environmental studies students and associate professor Valentine Cadieux, the faculty supervisor, the MicroFarm started as three long garden beds and has continued to expand since then.

Every summer, the MicroFarm is managed by three student interns. It aims to increase access to food and land education and encourage community building. The produce grown at the MicroFarm is intended for community members to enjoy at their own pleasure and through Hamline's Food Resource Center. So stop by to get to know your community members, get involved in gardening, spend time with plants, or simply grab a tasty snack!

For more on this story, visit: bit.ly/Hamline_MicroFarm_Awarded_Grant

It was a real garden party on the Old Main Lawn yesterday afternoon as Pipers showed off their green thumbs and sprouting creativity in a flurry of potting soil and succulent greens at the Adopt-A-Plant + Make-A-Pot event. A big thank you to the Hamline University Programming Board (HUBP) and everyone who made the evening possible.

The Welcome Week celebrations continue this evening at 9 p.m. on the Drew Science Lawn with Movie on the Lawn & Movie Bingo: "Pitch Perfect". Be sure to bring a comfy blanket and arrive early to snag the ideal movie-watching spot.

With the first week of classes underway, the Food Resource Center has new hours, and official fall hours will be finalized soon.

The Center is located in West Hall 110 and offers free groceries, microwaveable meals, menstrual products, COVID-19 tests, KN95 masks, household goods, and more.

You don't need proof of need to take any of the resources, so feel free to come by and take what you need.

Last night, the walls of Anderson Center were awash with multi-colored polka dots and joyous shouts as Pipers kicked off Fall Welcome Week with many boisterous games of bingo. A big thank you to the Hamline University Programming Board (HUBP) and everyone who made the evening possible.

The Welcome Week celebrations continue this afternoon at 5 p.m. on the Old Main Lawn with Adopt-A-Plant + Make-A-Pot. Be sure to arrive early to snag the ideal plant buddy.

We hope your thinking caps are on tight, that your laptop is fully charged, and you slept well last night because... IT'S THE FIRST DAY OF CLASSES!

To celebrate, the Hamline University Leadership Team personally distributed donuts this morning.

We hope that you have an excellent first day, Pipers!

Oh, what a joyous and happy day! We welcomed nearly 600 new Pipers to our community at this afternoon's New Student Welcome and Matriculation!

And a big shout out to Hamline University Football for leading the Hamline Fight Song and New Student Programs - Hamline University for a fantastic Piper Boogie.

We are so excited for you all to join our community and we cannot wait to see what you will accomplish during your time here at Hamline and beyond our hallowed halls.

Today's the big day—your first official day as a Piper, class of 2028, and new transfer students, and we could not be more excited! We’ve plenty of activities planned to welcome you. Even though it'll be a whirlwind of events, be sure to take the time to enjoy the little moments of this momentous adventure you've started.

If you couldn't tell from all of the "Welcome to Hamline!" signs decorating our gorgeous campus, we're ready and incredibly excited to welcome all of you new Pipers tomorrow.

Thanks to the resounding success of the Take the Lead capital campaign, which ended on December 31, 2023, Hamline University is able to offer new scholarships, fund new academic experiences, and make improvements to the campus, benefiting all of our students.

Some of the most significant impacts include 140 new annual and endowed scholarships, 121 academic grants for high-impact learning and experiences, funds to ensure all internships are paid, and improvements to our athletic facilities.

For more on this story, visit: bit.ly/Take_The_Lead_Campaign_Uplifts_Students

Mitchell Hamline mourns the loss of George Latimer, who served as dean of Hamline University School of Law after stepping down as the longest-serving mayor in St. Paul history. Latimer passed away early Sunday morning at the age of 89, and our deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones.

You can read more about his incredible spirit, life of service, and enduring impact here: https://mitchellhamline.edu/news/2024/08/19/george-latimer-former-mayor-and-hamline-law-dean-dies-at-89/

Come on, Piper athletic fans; it's time to stand up and shout as our champions of courts, tracks, fields, pools, and gymnasiums, our beloved student-athletes, are back on campus—and in record-setting numbers.

This year's student-athlete population will be one of the largest Hamline has ever seen in its 170-year history, with nearly 30% of students participating in athletics. A significant part of that achievement is our incoming student-athlete class. So, please let out an especially loud and joyous cheer as Hamline welcomes 160 first-year student-athletes, and 23 transfer-student athletes, the largest incoming student-athlete class in at least a decade.

You can read more about our historic student-athlete population here:bit.ly/Piper_Athetes_Return_Historic_Numbers

Summer is almost over, so it's almost time for the new school year. But don't worry. You still have time to visit Hamline's tight-knit community of passionate, driven students to learn more about our hands-on, experience-driven education focused on your career preparation.

Our final on-campus summer information session is on Friday, August 16. At this session, you’ll learn more about what makes Hamline unique, campus life, our admission process, and financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

Register today, and we look forward to seeing you on campus!

bit.ly/Hamline_Summer_Info_Session

Congratulations to Hamline alumnus Steve Gernes '10, music, for winning a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for his work on "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones", a four-part docuseries on Netflix.

You can hear more of Steve's work in video games (including the Diablo IV trailer and BattleLore: Command), television (including Chef's Table and Lost LA), and film (including Founder and Takumi).

You can read more about Steve and his work here: bit.ly/Congratulations_Steve_Gernes

Congratulations to Hamline's men's and women's tennis players for earning the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Scholar-Athlete academic award and the women's tennis team for earning the Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-Academic Team award!

We are so proud of your academic accomplishments, Pipers! We look forward to seeing what you'll achieve on the court and in the classroom next year.

For more on this story, visit bit.ly/Hamline_Tennis_Academic_Awards

Congratulations to Hamline's baseball team for earning an American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award! This marks the baseball team's fourth consecutive year of earning this prestigious award.

To qualify for the ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award, the team had to have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for the 2023–2024 academic school year.

We are so proud of your academic accomplishments and excellence, Pipers! We look forward to seeing what you'll achieve on the field and in the classroom this year.

For more on this story, visit bit.ly/Hamline_Baseball_Academic_Award

Congratulations to Hamline's women's volleyball team for being awarded the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award for the seventh straight year!

To qualify for the award, teams had to earn a minimum GPA of 3.3 during the 2023–2024 school year. The Hamline women's volleyball team achieved a 3.83 team GPA!

In addition to this prestigious recognition, the women's volleyball team also earned a spot on the 2024 AVCA Team Academic Honor Roll for the fourth straight season. This honors programs with school-year GPAs in the top 20% of their division.

We are so proud of your academic accomplishments and excellence, Piper women's volleyball team! We look forward to seeing what you'll achieve on the court and in the classroom this fall.

For more on this story, visit bit.ly/Hamline_Womens_Volleyball_Academic_Award

From the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" to a country with 208 mountains (including the highest peaks in Europe), Piper Ellie Clark '24, a double major in legal studies and political science, traveled halfway across the world to Geneva, Switzerland and has been studying advanced international politics at Webster University.

"This trip has given me a new outlook on the world and made me more confident in my independence and capabilities," Ellie shared. "Academically, this experience has been incredibly beneficial. Twice a week, my professor takes us on field trips that entail listening to government speakers, taking tours, and exploring towns. I’m grateful for my professor and her expertise on the topics, and I will bring all that I have learned home."

Keep up the excellent work, Ellie. We look forward to you sharing all you've learned after you return safely home.

Throughout July, ninth through twelfth grade, future scientists, researchers, and inventors attended one of our three high school summer camps: Innovation, Renewable Energy, and Microscope Adventure. Students conducted hands-on experiments at each camp and participated in lessons and projects developed and led by Hamline professors, local experts in their respective fields, and Piper students.

Here are a few photos from our Microscope Adventure camp.

Excellent work to all of our camp attendees! We cannot wait to see what innovations, scientific advancements, and discoveries you'll make in the years to come.

The Hamline Fall 2025 application is now open! We are so excited to consider applicants to join our community of leaders and learners.

Applications can be completed at Hamline.edu/apply or find us on Common App. Have questions about applying? Our Admission team is here to help! Email [email protected] or call 651-523-2207 to talk to an admission counselor.

The Hamline Fall 2025 application is now open. Applications can be completed at Hamline.edu/apply or found on Common App.

Have questions about applying? Our Admission team is here to help! Email [email protected] or call 651-523-2207 to talk to an admission counselor.