Bryn Athyn College Alumni Magazine Spring/Summer 2018 | Page 2

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Friends, From drone technology and applied mathematics to personal spotlights and perspectives, this issue of the Bryn Athyn Alumni Magazine is full of articles that tell the story of Bryn Athyn College and its family. As you read about why the College is so precious to current student Veronica Selvan, and as you follow an account of recent graduate Alex Hyatt’s world travels while completing his de- gree, I invite you to dive in to the perspectives of our younger family members and enjoy the bright and powerful energy that these stu- dents instill in our institution. Perhaps one of the most brilliant and vital energies to have filled our classrooms and light up the minds of our students is that of our dear friend and colleague Jane Williams-Hogan. Her passing this winter was a profound reminder of the impact that a lifetime of pas- sionate work can have on a community, and, while the loss of her earthly presence is still felt deeply, her memory is as treasured and vibrant as can be, living on through so much of the Swedenborgian research and the networks that Jane created during her long career. We are proud to include Jane in this issue and delight in the rich legacy that she has left for us. One aim of this magazine is to honor the nature of time and prog- ress at an institution such as ours. We strive to improve with an un- derstanding that to reach new heights, our roots must continue to grow deep and strong. So with great joy we saw another graduating class cross the stage to receive their diplomas this May, and we set our sights on the coming year with considerable anticipation, where we will make new stories and continue to expand the educational uses of our shared vision and growing history. Sincerely, Brian Blair President Bryn Athyn College ALUMNI MAGAZINE managing editor & layout Serena Silverman Sutton  senior editor Angella Irwin (BA ’08)  contributing editors Amanda Lichtenstein, Sasha Silverman (AA ’99)  copy editor Holly Adams (BA ‘14) contact us [email protected] | 267-502-2444 | Bryn Athyn College, Office of Alumni Relations & Advancement, P.O. Box 717, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009 2 | SPRING/SUMMER 2018