Much of the time a college relies on donations from alumni, but sometimes, major contributions come from other sources. This past month, Goucher received a $3.7 million bequest from the estate of Virginia and Alonzo Decker, of Black and Decker fame, neither of whom attended the undergraduate college.
Although all but a handful of undergrads left Goucher in mid-May, the campus has been anything but quiet this summer. Between construction on the Athenaeum- on track to open by next fall- and major projects throughout many of the residential and academic buildings, Goucher has been abuzz with change in the past three months.
Editor's Note: All figures are as of August 20, 2008 and are subject to change. First-year students Total number: 363 Male: 98 (27%) Female: 265 (73%) # of states represented: 34 # from Maryland: 83 (23%) # of foreign countries: 8 Public secondary
What to do on campus Goucher's campus covers 287 acres- take advantage of all of them. Check out the wooded trail around our perimeter (it's easiest to enter behind Wagner, beyond the athletic practice fields, or by the back gate), but avoid going when the cross-country or equestrian teams will be on them.
With Goucher being a liberal arts school, it seems obvious that creative talent absolutely abounds on Goucher's campus. However, when we're busy with classes and our own activities, opportunities to perform and watch others perform can hit low on our priority list.
Now that you've got the rundown of on-campus opportunities, here are some off-campus destinations: Art museums The American Visionary Art Museum Located in Federal Hill, this museum totally fits in with Goucher's bohemian style: experimental, the exhibits focus on the importance of the process just as much as the finished product.
I used to be just like you. Young, full of hope and dreams for the future. I wanted to be an astronaut, a writer, a sculptor, an Olympian. But then I came to Goucher- a joke, don't panic! That's not true (except for the astronaut bit) - not because Goucher doesn't have the capability to change you, for better or worse, but because I didn't embrace or engage this capability.
On August 4, Goucher College officially announced the addition of a brand-new weight room, cardio room and turf field with lights to its athletic facilities. Funding for the additions came from a portion of a recent $3.7 million gift. "Everyone wants to know the [answer] to the question: when? And I can't tell you when," said Athletic Director Geoff Miller.
The first time I drove onto campus as a Goucher student, so many thoughts raced through my mind. What's my roommate going to be like? Am I going to do alright in my classes? What are the professors like? How's the food? And more importantly: Am I really a college man… already??? I am one of the world's most avid sports fans.
The Information Technology division would like to welcome the Class of 2012 and returning students to campus. We've implemented some changes over the summer and are offering some new services. Some of the new services are described below and keep a look out for an email with even more information.
