The Benjamin Franklin Financial Services Honors Society

 Our own Colleen Bott was inducted into the Benjamin Franklin Financial Services Honors Society last week.  Check out Colleen's description of the society and of a recent event:

The Benjamin Franklin Financial Services Honors Society was established in November 2011. The purpose of the society is to recognize Franklin & Marshall students with high academic standing who are considering careers in the financial services industry. Additional objectives of the Society are to create a forum for its members to share work experiences, career plans, and internship opportunities in the financial services industry.  The Society has created an environment for open communication between its members, as well as F&M alumni, professors, and administration. The initial class includes approximately 30 students who were selected based on the criteria of coursework, academic performance, work experience, and leadership values. One of the more exciting events included a dinner the Society recently had with members of the Franklin & Marshall Board of Trustees. At this dinner we got to discuss potential career opportunities and current events in the financial services industry. What was especially exciting to me was the fact that many of the Trustees have been following the F&M Women’s Basketball Team this season and discussed some of the team’s accomplishments with me. To date, my experience with the Society has been very exciting and rewarding, and I look forward to my continued participation as an undergraduate and in the future as an alumna. 

Play 4Kay

On Wednesday, February 8, our team will be raising awareness for breast cancer by participating in Play 4Kay.  Play 4Kay, formerly known as the WBCA Pink Zone, is an initiative for coaches across the country to raise breast cancer awareness and funds for research – on the court, across campus, in the community and beyond. The official charity is the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, in partnership with the WBCA and The V Foundation.  For more information about the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, go to KayYow.com.

Please join us in wearing pink tomorrow in Mayser for our 6pm tip-off against Gettysburg.  We will be selling pink ribbons for $1 with proceeds benefiting the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.   

2012 Alumnae Game

We had a great turnout for our alumnae game and celebration this past Saturday.  We had about 20 alums return to campus including players from the first F&M team and our most recent graduates.  It was great to see the former Dips from various decades come together.  Thank you to everyone who made the day a huge success!  Check out our Facebook page for more pictures.

Player Spotlight: Shea Costantino '14

What do you love about F&M?

I love how everyone is outside on the quad on nice spring and fall days.

Who is your favorite professor and why?

Professor Brennan - having taken a foundations course and economics course with him, I feel he has the ability to make anything interesting and really makes you want to go to class!

If you could travel any where in the world, where would you go?

I would go to Australia.  Also, I have already been to Italy and would go back to the Vatican any time.

Who is your favorite athlete?

 My favorite athlete is Alexa Barbush '13 because I love watching her dive on the floor and pop right back up.

Random Fun Fact:

I am really good at Sudoku puzzles.

Happy New Year!

We wish you all the best in 2012!

Puerto Rico

Our team traveled to Puerto Rico to play in the Puerto Rico Classic, December 19-23.  We played some great competition, came away with two wins, spent a lot of time together as a team, and explored a bit while we were there.

Once we arrived on Day 1, we had to check out the beach right away.

We played Randolph-Macon College at the University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon and the University of Scranton at the University of Sacred Heart. The picture above was taken outside the gym at Sacred Heart.

After we played Scranton, we spent the rest of the day exploring Old San Juan.  It was a beautiful drive along the coast from our hotel to Old San Juan.

Our Team taking in the sights

We checked out the Fort San Felipe del Morro.  It was built in the 16th century. 

After checking out the Fort, we walked around Old San Juan.

The following day, we explored El Yunque National Forest.  It is the only rain forest that belongs to the U.S. Forest Service. 

All in all, it was a great experience.  You can check out more pictures of our trip on our Facebook page. 

Another Kind of College Sport

Check out this opinion piece in the Philadelphia Inquirer written by F&M President Dan Porterfield. 

Last Week of Class

We are down to 4 days left of class this semester.  It's hard to believe how fast time has gone by.  Our players are putting a lot of time into their end of semester projects and papers while preparing for their final exams next week.  During the midst of this extremely busy week academically, we have two games on the road.  We take on Gettysburg tomorrow and then travel to Haverford on Saturday.  Both are tough conference opponents.  Follow our great game coverage on GoDiplomats.com!

Player Spotlight: Colleen Bott '13

Colleen directing runners at the Race Against Racism.

What do you love about F&M?

The beautiful campus, great professors, challenging academics, and all my friends on the basketball team.

Who is your favorite professor and why?

Professor Kurland - she is always teaching us new things in fun ways and always willing to help students in and out of class.

If someone was going to portray you in a movie, who would it be and why?

Bethany Hamilton in Soul Surfer because I have a passion for surfing!

If you could travel any where in the world, where would you go?

Australia - great waves and beaches to surf and a beautiful place to explore. 

Who is your favorite athlete?

Kelly Slater, won his 11th World Surfing Title this year and he is one of the world's best surfers.

Player Spotlight: Tracy Hahn '13

What do you love about F&M?

Tracy during our Minute to Win It competition last year.

I like the diversity of students.  There are so many people with different backgrounds and stories from which to learn.

Who is your favorite professor and why?

Professor Hawkins is my favorite professor because he made lectures interesting and told us his funny stories from working in Tunisia.

If you could travel any where in the world, where would you go?

I would want to go to Damascus because of the history and culture.

Who is your favorite athlete (past or present)?

Kyle Singler is my favorite athlete because he is an all-around great player.  He always works hard the entire game.