Our Young Visionaries (YV) campers with D-E 360° Summer have been enjoying an incredible series of hands-on learning and experiential programs, as well as presentations from accomplished visiting architects, artists, and writers. Under the skilled and energetic direction of D-E Art & Design Department faculty member Rachel Brusky, campers are learning and embracing so many different ways of creative expression. Last week our YV participants were enlightened by Peggy King Jorde, on the impacts of architecture on history and planning, design, public art, and historic preservation. This week campers also heard directly from Young Adult fiction bestselling novelist (and D-E alumni parent!) Sayantani DasGupta and the highly innovative designer/artist (and D-E alumnus!) Takun (Josh) Williams ‘02. Throughout the program, our YV campers have been challenged to try out new artistic techniques and perspectives. Families and friends are invited to a Final Exhibit showcasing our YV artists’ amazing work on Friday, July 19, in D-E’s STEM Center, from 1:00 to 2:15 PM.  Learn about Peggy King Jorde.  Learn about YA best-selling writer Sayantani DasGupta P ‘20, ‘22: click here Follow Takun (Josh) Williams ‘02: click here

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am excited to announce the appointment of Preeti Fibiger as Dwight-Englewood’s Interim Head of School commencing on July 1, 2024.

Our D-E 360° Summer team has once again proudly hosted the String Society program this past week and these exceptional ‘stringers’ are now ready to show off their skills! Our String Society 2024 performers, ranging from fledgling musicians to Juilliard-bound and seasonal professionals (some of whom are String Society alumni) have been practicing diligently, listening to each other, learning new skills (including conducting!), and making beautiful music together. These musicians’ hard work and talents will be showcased in the String Society 2024 Grand Finale Concert, taking place Friday, June 28, at 1:30 PM in Hajjar Auditorium (located on the 2nd floor of the D-E Campus Center).