9 Reasons to Celebrate the Fall Semester
Dec 14, 2021
Flagler College students, faculty, and staff had a semester for the books. Here’s what we’ve been up to…
1. We Enjoyed Pool Improvements
Students enjoyed upgraded pool furniture, a repaved patio, and new turf at the campus pool.
Students enjoy watching the movie Jaws while swimming in the newly renovated pool
2. We Celebrated Family Weekend
Our Saints were joined by the rest of their pack for a weekend full of campus events, informational sessions, and city-wide activities.
Hennessey Events, an alumni-owned business, created a lighted balloon display during Family Weekend
3. We Welcomed a New President
The Flagler College Board of Trustees announced John Delaney as the fifth president of Flagler College.
President Delaney addresses the audience during this year's Baccalaureate event
4. We Took Off-Campus Trips
Student Activities took our Saints on the road and paid a visit to The Jacksonville Zoo, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and more local attractions.
Two Flagler students pose in front of the elephant sanctuary at the Jacksonville Zoo
5. We Launched the Flagler Core
The new Flagler Core was introduced to engage students in a journey that begins with the First-Year Seminar and culminates with the FlagSHIP program.
A student poses with his new FlagSHIP pin during the first-ever FlagSHIP Pinning Ceremony
6. We Transformed our Campus into Hogwarts
Over 2,000 students came out to events throughout the week to celebrate their shared love of the famed Harry Potter series and carry on a long-standing Flagler tradition.
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The Ponce Dining Hall decorated for the Great Hall event as part of Harry Potter Week
7. We Had a Record-Breaking Giving Tuesday
Thanks to our Saints and our community, Flagler College surpassed our Giving Tuesday goal of 300 donors and raised over $138,000.
Giving Tuesday graphic with heart and Flagler shield
8. We Rooted for our Athletes
Our women’s soccer team, women’s volleyball team, and women’s cross-country team all took home the title of Peach Belt Conference Champions.
Student-athletes from the women's soccer team celebrate their success
9. We Honored our Seniors at Baccalaureate
Faculty and seniors came together as a community to celebrate the monumental accomplishment of graduating from Flagler College.
Students, faculty and staff gather in the Ponce Dining Hall for the Champagne toast honoring their senior year