On a brief break between spring semester and summer session, I'm in the Big Apple to visit a close friend. What an amazing city. Easily accessible by train from Altoona, so far we've hiked the Brooklyn Bridge, admired the architecture of the Woolworth Building, and of course, consumed many gastronomic delights! Today we're headed to the NY Botanical Gardens in the Bronx to view the Darwin's Garden exhibit, and the vermicomposting lecture (that's right- worm farming!)

I'm looking forward to summer session starting May 19, I have lots of field trips and student activities planned for the two courses I'm involved with, Microbiology and Environmental Advocacy. The College has many summer activities planned, from Curve Games, Alumni events, and Open Houses. I hope to see you this summer!