The genesis of “Beyond Empire” comes from a personal place. As a first-generation American of Trinidadian immigrants, who came to the US amidst Trinidad’s independence from the UK, Stephen Bailey finds that it is imperative to trace these stories. The central questions of the course ask, “What is it to move beyond empire? How do people understand themselves in a new context? How do you reacquire or reinvent yourself?” What underlies the curriculum is the belief that through investing in the literary worlds of other cultures, students can be world scholars and compassionate readers.
Stephen emphasizes reading a breadth of literary styles like poetry, fiction, non-fiction, etc. to think critically about how language is used. With challenging material from authors and playwrights like Tayeb Salih and Lynn Nottage, Stephen asks for courage from both his students and himself; the courage to ask hard questions and to listen to different voices and opinions. “That is where true inquiry begins!”
My Mind Matters Therapy Dog Event
With “PAW” (Projects & Assessments Week) coming up next week, the Upper School Club, My Mind Matters, hosted a therapy dogs event for Upper School students yesterday! The two therapy dogs Oscar and Thor made themselves comfortable in Hulst House, while students...
Club Etre Recognizes Women’s History Month
To recognize the upcoming Women’s History Month (in March), our Club Être Club hosted an informative assembly about the month’s significance. We learned about the International Women’s Day (March 8) and the International Day of the Girl Child (October 11), and we did...
STUDENT GOV’T. FEB. FLAG FOOTBALL FEST
In the spirit of this month’s NFL Superbowl, the Upper School Student Government hosted its own Flag Football Fest! The first two matches between Juniors VS Freshmen and Seniors VS Sophomores had the Seniors and Juniors coming out victorious. The two finalist teams...
FACULTY VS STUDENTS MIDDLE SCHOOL GAME
The competitive spirit was also high in the Middle School for the Winter Faculty VS Student Basketball Game! Neither team held back in this friendly competition. We saw some incredible free throws from boys and girls, and the crowd went wild! In the end, the faculty...
VDay 2024 a Success!
Congratulations to our VDay 2024 organizers, featured performers, and crew for a fantastic recent event! VDay is a performance-based fundraiser that aims to raise awareness and provide financial resources for the Women’s Rights Information Center in downtown...
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” – Cast & Crew
Opening Night is near! Cast and crew for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” can’t wait to share the results of their hard work - including some amazing costumes! Showtimes are Friday, March 1 (7 PM) and Saturday, March 2 (2 PM & 7 PM). This is a...
LUNCH & LEARN WITH DR. CHUMAN on “War & The Value of Human Life”
Last week, Dr. Joe Chuman, the former leader of the Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, stopped by Hulst House to speak with students and faculty on his article, “War and the Value of Human Life.” In a conversation moderated by Joe Murphy, D-E Ethics Department...
Seniors Countdown to Commencement Coffee
100 Days and counting to Commencement for the Class of 2024! D-E Seniors recently gathered in Hajjar Auditorium to officially commemorate the 100th day prior to Commencement, which is scheduled for Sunday, June 2, 2024. After hearing from Class of 2024 Dean Jeremy...
US Musical: “Spelling Bee” Promo
Can you spell WINNER? Everyone’s a winner when you order your tickets to “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” - the Upper School Winter Musical! Showtimes are Friday, March 1 (7 PM) and Saturday, March 2 (2 PM & 7 PM). This is a can’t-miss, entertaining...
D-E 360° Meadowlands Environmental Center Field Trip Highlights
D-E’s youngest students who participated in a recent D-E 360° Meadowlands Environmental Center (MEC) Field Trip had an incredible day! The wetlands, where MEC is located, provide a vital ecosystem in New Jersey. Students enjoyed hands-on explorations to uncover the...
