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THE SEWANEE EXPERIENCE

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ANNOUNCEMENT

Academic year 2021-22: Latest news, dashboard, FAQs
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The Sewanee Pledge

Funding for a summer internship or research fellowship. Study abroad for a
semester at no additional tuition cost. Graduate in four years. Guaranteed.

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Academics

This is where things get interesting.

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Outcomes

97 percent of our graduating class are employed, in graduate school, or
participating in a fellowship or service commitment within six months of
graduation.

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Campus Life

Welcome movers, shakers, dreamers, explorers, and soon-to-be lifelong friends.

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The Domain

Our name for Sewanee's 13,000-acre campus—boundless opportunities for research,
recreation, applied learning, and reflection.

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THE SEWANEE PLEDGE

Your first official act as a Sewanee student is to sign the Honor Code and
pledge to live honorably. In that spirit, we introduce the Sewanee Pledge, our
promise to you.


THE SEWANEE PLEDGE  

Sewanee has taken a leading role in making a first-rate education more
accessible, making scheduling and advising more personal, and making honor
central to life on the Domain. Now, we have deepened our commitment by adding
our pledge to new students.

 * We pledge—to help Sewanee graduates secure good jobs and spots at top
   graduate programs by providing funding for a summer
   internship or research fellowship.
 * We pledge—to help Sewanee graduates find their place in an increasingly
   interconnected world by providing you with access to a semester-long
   study-abroad program at no additional tuition cost.
 * We pledge—that you will graduate in four consecutive years (with one major).
   If you do not, Sewanee will provide up to one additional year of study
   tuition-free.

Of course, you will have to do your part, too. But if you meet Sewanee’s
academic and social expectations, we pledge—we guarantee—to make these
opportunities available to you.


SEWANEE'S PLEDGE TO YOU

The Sewanee Pledge takes its name from our Honor Code ceremony. Now it is also
our promise to you. Sewanee students are provided funding for a summer
internship or research fellowship, a semester-long study-abroad opportunity at
no additional tuition cost, and the ability to graduate with one major in four
years.

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If you pledge to do something cool, we pledge to cover the rest.


THE PLEDGE FACTS

200+
Approved study-abroad programs

At Sewanee, you have the opportunity to go to all seven continents (yes, even
Antarctica). The world is becoming increasingly interconnected. We pledge that
you will have the opportunity to spend a semester learning more about it.

8
Weeks

You will get real-world, hands-on, career-shaping experiences during a summer
internship or research fellowship. We pledge to give you an opportunity to spend
a summer gaining a better understanding of yourself and the gifts you have to
offer.

4
Years

Do your part, and we pledge that you will graduate in four years. If not,
Sewanee will provide up to one additional year of study tuition-free. Are other
schools promising you that? We didn’t think so.




A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

YES, THE WORLD IS BIG, BUT IT’S ALSO INCREASINGLY INTERCONNECTED. LEARN HOW
SEWANEE PREPARES STUDENTS FOR LIFE AS ENGAGED GLOBAL CITIZENS.


OFFICE OF GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
The Office of Global Citizenship connects Sewanee students with the world. Are
you interested in studying abroad or an international internship or research
fellowship? We can help you find the program (and the fascinating international
destination) that’s perfect for you.
Request more information Schedule a visit

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ACADEMICS

Your voice will be heard, your contribution will be expected, and your opinion
will be considered (and disagreed with, and challenged, and seen from a
different perspective, and pushed in a new direction—and you know what? Maybe
we’re both right. See how it works?).

The academic experience at Sewanee is unlike any other. That’s not an empty
marketing statement. It’s just a matter of …


FACT

>85%
Law and medical school acceptance rates

About 95 percent of Sewanee graduates who apply to law school are accepted. More
than 85 percent of our recommended pre-health graduates are accepted to medical
school (that’s more than double the national average).

10:1
Student to faculty ratio

Sewanee's not an environment where a professor stands up and lectures while
hundreds of students scratch out notes. It's a place where everybody stands up
for what they think and what they believe in. Don’t forget to bring something
interesting to say.

98%
First destinations

Sewanee graduates get going. 98 percent of our most recent graduating class are
employed, in graduate school, or participating in a fellowship or service
commitment within six months of graduation.




SCHOLARSHIP SEWANEE: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Sewanee’s undergraduate research program gives students the opportunity to
explore new ideas, sharpen their research skills, and get a head start on a
career or graduate school. Almost a quarter of students here were involved in
mentored research projects last year, in the sciences (of course)—but also in
the arts, English, politics, and more.

Students have the chance to wow their peers by giving talks and presenting
posters during Scholarship Sewanee, the annual celebration of student
scholarship and creativity. 

Perhaps an in-depth study of new anti-cancer pharmaceuticals sounds more
appealing. Or the effects of missionary work in the South; local bat habitats;
the gender wage gap; or the influences of tourism on Havana restaurant food
sourcing? Students dove deep into all of these topics and dozens more last year.

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FINDING YOUR PLACE

Sewanee's Finding Your Place (FYP) program introduces new students to
intellectual, social, and community engagement projects even before their first
semester on campus starts. The program builds skills for academic success and
civic potential by bringing students and faculty together in an immersive
environment.

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MY SEWANEE STORY: LAUREN JOCA

From studying parasitic isopods to ripping two-by-fours with a table saw, Lauren
Joca stays busy. She takes five classes, conducts research in Spencer Hall, and
volunteers with Housing Sewanee. (Somehow, she also manages to catch a sunset or
two between commitments.)

At Sewanee, you learn by doing, so participating in undergraduate research and
civic engagement isn’t too much of a stretch for students like Lauren.

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Learn more about our academic approach Explore more than 70 programs of study

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OUTCOMES

We promise to point you in the right direction after graduation. We will have
prepared you—in the classroom and out—so it'll be time to go out and see the
world up close and professional.

With a Sewanee internship, you’ll get to test-drive your skills in a real-world
setting, build your network, and contribute to a team—all while perfecting
qualities that employers find irresistible.


INTERNSHIP FACTS

$600k
Awarded

This summer, Sewanee students received over $600,000 for unpaid (or underpaid)
internships and research assistantships in a wide variety of fields and
disciplines.

17
Countries (and 21 states)

Sewanee students were spread all over the country (and the world) for their
summer internships and research assistantships.

250
Students

Over 250 students take advantage of Sewanee’s funding for summer internships and
research assistantships with leading companies and organizations.




THE USEFUL SUMMER

By Meredith Garrett

Sewanee typically provides more than 250 students with nearly $600,000 in
funding for otherwise unpaid internships and research fellowships each summer.
This support allows Sewanee students to gain the experience, the skills, and the
connections they need to help them succeed right out of college. In fact, our
graduates often secure positions as a direct result of their position or through
a network developed during the summer. What’s more, as part of the Sewanee
Pledge, every new Sewanee student is provided access to one summer opportunity
during their four years.

Meet a handful of Sewanee students who gained valuable experience through
Sewanee-supported internships.

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Most Sewanee graduates end up doing the same thing: exactly what they want to do
with their lives.


FACT

97%
First destinations

Sewanee graduates get going. 97 percent of our most recent graduating class are
employed, in graduate school, or participating in a fellowship or service
commitment within six months of graduation.

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International destinations

Sewanee graduates spread their wings. Spain, France, New Zealand, and China were
among the most popular international destinations for our recent grads. They
also found spots in Bhutan, Denmark, and Japan—just to name a few. We hope they
send pictures.

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37 percent

Sewanee graduates mean business. 37 percent of our recent graduates went into
business, finance, or consulting. 10 percent went into government, politics,
policy, and law; healthcare, medicine, and research; arts, publishing, media,
sports, and entertainment.




LIFE AFTER SEWANEE

The Sewanee experience accompanies you beyond the gates. We’re finding that our
recent graduates are doing some impressive things on the other side. For these
alumni, success has taken many shapes and has taken them many places. From
farming to finance, their career outcomes are exciting to see. Get to know some
of our young alumni—we think they’re pretty amazing.

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CAMPUS LIFE

We're a community where everyone has a place and there's a place for everyone.
Group study? We'll bring our notes. Rock climbing? We're geared up and ready.
Jam session? Sure, we'll play with you. Whatever you want to do, at Sewanee,
you'll never have to go it alone. Unless you need your space. Then, we totally
get it.

Where will I live? What's going on? What's to eat? You've got questions?


HERE ARE (SOME) ANSWERS.

98%
Almost all students live on campus.

During your first year, you will live in one of our 19 residence halls. Later,
you can also chose from five language houses, several theme houses, a women's
center, and a hall for our student firefighters (that's right you can train to
fight fires, and build houses, too, but more on that later).

80+
Student clubs & organizations

When you go down the list of amazing clubs & organizations at Sewanee, please
heed these two words of advice: pace yourself. With club sports, honor
societies, art & publication organizations, student government, and emergency
services, you'll find at least one thing (or 20) you want to join.

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Named drinks at Stirling's

A Cool Sewanee Morning. A Crazy Sewanee Night. An Iced All Saints' Chapel. These
are just a few of drinks available at Stirling's Coffee House—our student-run
coffee house. An extension of Sewanee Dining, Stirling's is a perfect spot to
grab a bagel or just hang out in one of the big comfy couches. Oh, and try our
renowned curry chicken salad salad ... yum!




BEHOLD HOW GOOD: A PHOTO ESSAY ON BELONGING

By Meredith Garrett

Belonging is connection. It’s mattering. It’s thriving. At Sewanee, we’ve
created an environment to foster this sense of belonging. We also know that
there is no finality to belonging—it’s continual and evolving. That’s why we’ve
built a community full of diverse people whose goal is to walk alongside you no
matter what.

Have a look at some of the real-life people you’ll meet here on the Mountain.
They were once where you are now—looking for a new community. See what these
folks have to say about their experience. They are actively creating a space for
you. Come visit to see if Sewanee is where you belong.

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SEWANEE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

As one of only two student-involved volunteer fire departments in the country,
SVFD offers a unique opportunity for Sewanee students to serve their community.
Tryouts occur each spring and are open to all first-year students.


SVFD
Since its formal organization in 1951, the Sewanee Volunteer Fire Department
(SVFD) has served the University community and the neighboring areas of Sherwood
and Monteagle with a team of highly-trained local residents and students.


GOOD NEIGHBORS

Sewanee’s flourishing civic engagement program reaches beyond the Domain to
prove that a crucial part of preparing students for success is giving them
opportunities to interact meaningfully with the communities and people around
them.

We envision a Sewanee where students learn to engage this place and make
meaningful change. We offer a constellation of opportunities for students
including internships, academic certificates, volunteer opportunities and
courses. The Office of Civic Engagement facilitates partnerships between campus
and community members to develop relationships, knowledge, and skills that
improve our common life across the South Cumberland Plateau. 

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THE DOMAIN

Do·main (dō-meyn') noun. 1) A wooded laboratory filled with diverse ecosystems;
useful for research, a tool for answering real-world questions. 2) A
recreational oasis; an outdoor playground naturally equipped with trails to
hike, rocks to climb, etc. 3) Your new home.

The University's Domain bears a plentiful harvest. That’s not a marketing claim.
It’s just a matter of ...


FACT

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Environmental programs of study

Sewanee's Integrated Program in the Environment is one of the premier
collections of environmental offerings in the country. A working farm, a
13,000-acre forest, and well-funded internships offer opportunities to apply
your classroom learning.

65
Miles of hiking nirvana

The Domain is home to an extensive trail network. The signature Perimeter
Trail—the 19-mile loop that circles much of the Domain—is a must for your
Sewanee bucket list. It provides a hiking experience unparalleled in the region.
Try one of our favorites.

2,163
Pounds of salad greens

The University Farm supplies McClurg Dining Hall, Stirling’s Coffee House, and
the Cup & Gown Cafe with over one ton of product annually, including fresh eggs,
salad greens, and other produce. Want to get your hands dirty? Labs, research,
independent study, and social events are just a few ways to get down on the
farm.




A LIVING LEARNING LABORATORY

"If you're a student who is interested in being outside and studying the natural
world and being able to do that at any time, Sewanee is the place for you."

Professor Kristen Cecala is interested in how environmental change alters the
ecology and distribution of amphibians and reptiles through behavioral
mechanisms.

 

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THE SEWANEE OUTING PROGRAM (SOP)

On SOP trips, students learn valuable leadership and technical skills while
gaining a greater appreciation for the natural world.


Joyce & Rob
The Sewanee Outing Program (SOP) gives students the chance to explore Sewanee’s
13,000-acre campus, the surrounding region, and wilderness areas across the
United States.


LEARN FROM AWARD-WINNING PROFESSORS

In his book The Forest Unseen, Biology Professor David Haskell uses a
one-square-meter patch of Sewanee's old-growth forest as a window onto the
entire natural world. His writing brings the forest and its inhabitants to vivid
life. Read an excerpt below.

A polar wind rips across the mountainside, streaming through my scarf, pushing
an ache into my jaw. Not counting the wind chill, it is twenty degrees below
freezing. In these southern forests such cold is unusual. Typical southern
winters cycle between thaws and mild freezes, with deep chills arriving for a
few days each year. Today’s cold will take the forest’s life to its
physiological limits.

I want to experience the cold as the forest’s animals do, without the protection
of clothes. On a whim, I throw my gloves and hat onto the frozen ground. The
scarf follows. Quickly, I strip off my insulated overalls, shirt, T-shirt, and
trousers.

The first two seconds of the experiment are surprisingly refreshing, a pleasant
coolness after the stuffy clothes. Then the wind blasts away the illusion and my
head is fogged with pain. The heat streaming out of my body scorches my skin.

A chorus of Carolina chickadees provides the accompaniment to this absurd
striptease. The birds dance through the trees like sparks from a fire, careening
through twigs. They rest no more than a second on any surface, then shoot away.
The contrast on this cold day between the chickadees’ liveliness and my
physiological incompetence seems to defy nature’s rules. Small animals should be
less able to cope with the cold than their larger cousins. Small animals cool
rapidly because they have proportionally much more body surface than body
volume.

The relationship between the size of animals and the rate of heat loss has
produced geographic trends in body sizes. When an animal species exists over a
large area, the individuals in the north are usually larger than those in the
south. This is known as Bergmann’s rule, after the nineteenth-century anatomist
who first described the relationship. Carolina chickadees in Tennessee live
towards the northern end of the species’ range, and they are ten to twenty
percent larger than individuals from the southern limit of the range in Florida.
Tennessee birds have tipped the balance between surface area and body volume to
match the colder winters here. Farther north, Carolina chickadees are replaced
by a closely related species, the black-capped chickadee, which is ten percent
larger again.

Bergmann’s rule seems remote as I stand naked in the forest. The wind gusts hard
and the burning sensation in my skin surges. Then, a deeper pain starts.
Something behind my conscious mind is trapped and alarmed. My body is failing
after just a minute in this winter chill. Yet, I weigh ten thousand times more
than a chickadee; surely these birds should be extinguished in seconds.

This piece was adapted with permission from The Forest Unseen: A Year’s Watch in
Nature, published by Viking, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, a division
of Penguin Random House, LLC. Copyright © 2012 by David George Haskell.

David Haskell
Haskell’s work integrates scientific, literary, and contemplative studies of the
natural world. A former Tennessee Professor of the Year and Pulitzer Prize
finalist, Haskell he teaches courses in nonfiction writing, biodiversity,
evolution, and conservation.
Your 13,000-acre laboratory Your 13,000-acre playground

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NEWS & EVENTS

October 28


DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE & DANCE PRESENTS HAMLET, OCT. 22-31

7:30 PM
Proctor Hill Theatre in the Tennessee Williams Center

In this classic Shakespeare tragedy, Prince Hamlet contemplates life, death,
sanity, love, and revenge after the death of his father, the king of Denmark.
The production, directed by James Crawford, will run October 22-24 and 28-31.
The actors will not be wearing masks; masks are required for audience members. 



Reserve your tickets


UNDERGRAD RESEARCH ASSISTS THE TURTLE SURVIVAL ALLIANCE

Biology prof Kristen Cecala began working with the Kiawah Island Diamondback
Terrapin Project as an undergraduate. Now she takes Sewanee students to
participate in sampling and continue the work of monitoring diamondback
terrapins—the only exclusively estuarine turtle in the U.S.



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October 21


HALSEY COOK, C'85: "WHY AND HOW: ETHICS, INNOVATION, AND THE ENVIRONMENT"

4:30 PM
Torian Room, duPont Library

Halsey Cook Jr., C’85, president and CEO of Milliken & Company, is the Babson
Center’s 2021 Graham Executive-in-Residence. With 30 years of experience in
global business, Cook has taken a values-based approach to leadership at
Milliken. Founded in 1865 and now with more than 7,000 employees, Milliken has
been named to the World’s Most Ethical Companies list by Ethisphere Institute
for 15 straight years. Upholding Milliken’s purpose, “Together we strive to
positively impact the world around us for generations to come,” the company has
proven that it can be profitable while being socially and environmentally
responsible. Join the Babson Center for a fascinating discussion about the roles
ethics and innovation play in leading a large corporation and creating a
sustainable environment. 



October 13


THE SEWANEE REVIEW CELEBRATES VIEVEE FRANCIS, 2021 AIKEN TAYLOR AWARD RECIPIENT

4:30 PM
Convocation Hall

The community is invited to join the Sewanee Review in celebrating Vievee
Francis, recipient of the 2021 Aiken Taylor Award for Modern American Poetry. On
Tuesday, Oct. 12, poet and critic Phillip B. Williams will present a lecture on
Francis’s poetry at 4 p.m. in Guerry Auditorium. Francis will accept the award
and give a reading from her work at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, in Convocation
Hall. A reception will follow each event. Both events are free and open to the
public. 



Learn more about Francis


NAMES AND PLACES COMMITTEE ANNOUNCED

A new committee has been named to consider the names and stories behind
buildings, monuments, and places on the Domain. Its work will support the
Regents’ plan for evaluating the University’s past ties to the Confederacy.



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