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faculty update Faculty member Kevin Conn has completed seven courses towards his Master's in American History through the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and Pace University. He had two papers published in Journal of the American Revolution, and one article in the hardcover 2020 annual edition of the Journal. The GLI also asked Conn to moderate three online Q&A sessions for Professor Allen Guelzo of Princeton's Civil War course this fall. This summer Conn won the Phyllis and Moses Award from the Sussex County Young Historian Program (“Nice to still be considered young, “ says Conn), so he has a certificate, a pin, and his name on a plaque at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. As president of his town's Historical Society, he recently wrote and delivered two talks entitled Tales from the Graveyard, telling suspenseful and grisly stories of Sussex County history in a local churchyard by candlelight. Dean of Admissions and Director of Financial Aid Dr. David Donovan was recently appointed Treasurer for the International Commission on Benedictine Education. Bishop Elias Lorenzo, OSB was the former President ICBE but stepped down due to his new (continued on page 43)
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Admissions Open House
On October 3, Delbarton opened its doors for its annual Admissions Open House, an event that attracted over 500 young men and their families onto campus. Dean of Admissions and Director of Financial Aid Dr. David Donovan welcomed guests in the FAC theater. Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB shared Delbarton’s Benedictine ethos and its unique culture. A student panel, including Dara Corr ’26, Tim Pinheiro ’25, Abdiel Perde ’24, Gray Doyle ’23 and Alex Banker ’22, emphasized how Delbarton encourages each boy’s unique skills, inspires him to take risks and try new experiences, and fosters a special brotherhood.
