Spring 2012 Arrival Pictures

Spring 2012 Arrivals, a set on Flickr.

They're here; and we are happy to meet them at last!

We have a busy weekend of orientations and activities before class begin on Monday.

It is all go, go, go at Harlaxton!

Spring 2012 Arrivals

We will keep this page updated as we get news of faculty and student arrivals.

You can find pictures of our Spring 2012 Arrivals on Flickr.

Friday, 6th January 2012 - Student Arrival Day
Good morning on a bright and sunny (but cold) day at Harlaxton.

3:00 - We're coming to get you! Dr Taylor, Dr Bujak and Heather Elam will be your shepherds this morning.

6:00 - We are aware of a few delayed flights but most should still arrive in time for the official pickup.

9:00 - The Spring 2012 arrivals have begun! So far we have had no major problems at Heathrow airport and the first and second coaches (buses) of 48 students left at 7:10 and 7:50 and should arrive at Harlaxton at about 10:00 and 10:40 respectively.

9:30 - The third coach (bus) has just left Heathrow and should arrive at Harlaxton at about 12:30.

10:10 - The first coach (bus) has arrived and the students ( I swear they are getting younger every year!) have had a brief introduction from Dr Kingsley before lunch and settling in. The second coach is due at 10:45.
 

10:50 - The second coach (bus) has arrived.  The third coach is due at 11:40.


11:45 - The third coach (bus) has arrived. The fourth and final coach has left Heathrow and will be with us at about 14:00. Unfortunately, two students whoose flights were severly delayed missed the pickup but they know how to make their way to Harlaxton.


14:30 - The fourth and final coach (bus) has arrived. We now have all students except for two delayed arrivals and some who are arriving independently.


You can find more pictures of our Spring 2012 Arrivals on Flickr.

Wednesday, 4th January 2012 - Faculty Arrival Day
06:00 - Our very own Dr David Green left Harlaxton to collect our Spring 2012 faculty.

10:30 - No problems in spite of very windy weather in the UK and the faculty are now on their way to Harlaxton. We expect arrival at about 13:00. You can find full details of our Spring 2012 faculty on our website.

13:30 - The faculty have arrived and we are glad to see them. Today they will be getting settled and getting to know the manor. Then, tomorrow, faculty orientation begins as does last minute preparations for student arrivals on Friday.

Christmas at Harlaxton 2011

Christmas at Harlaxton 2011, a set on Flickr.

Christmas celebrations at Harlaxton began early with the traditional Trimming the Christmas Tree event in the Great Hall after Thanksgiving during which our students, faculty and staff spent an enjoyable afternoon decorating our 20 foot tree.

Then came the Harlaxton Family Christmas, a day of celebration with members of staff and their families, students, faculty and Meet-a-Families enjoying a sumptuous buffet meal, Father Christmas, Children’s Crafts and other festivities.

And finally, after we had bid farewell to the Fall 2011 semester and in the thick of the multitude of preparations necessary before the arrival of our Spring 2012 semester, we stole a few moments to gather together as a staff in the Great Hall, sing carols, eat mince pies (lots of them – yum), enjoy a Christmas hamper raffle and celebrate Andrew Potter winning the coveted Staff Christmas Competition. But, most of all, we enjoyed each other’s good company for a few precious moments.

Thanks to all who organised and made these events a possibility. And Merry Christmas!