The End is Nigh

I can taste the end of the semester and it tastes like.....not victory. . . survival. The chances that everyone will learn something profound are shaping up to be about 50/50. That the normal outcome for me. Let see what I can do in the last week.

Fox Day

Rollins College has a long and interesting history. While Fox Day is not the most important tradition, it is the one that I have the hardest time explaining to friends. The idea of a "day off" with no strings attached is fun, especially as the end of the academic year exhaustion hits.

After fun and games all day everyone comes back for the picnic where you get free food and see happy people everywhere. Even before the Fox appears, the fun starts as everyone (students and faculty) try to guess "What day will the president pick for Fox Day?"

Not surprisingly, the Fox Day tradition has evolved over time. I was surprised to learn today from long time faculty member that historically Fox Day included a open discussion in the chapel where students could ask questions of the president. The "airing of grievances" aspect of Fox Day is gone, but the day off is still very much appreciated.