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Fall/Winter 2023 The Bridgewater College Magazine

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Wargamer analyst Betsy Joslyn ’14 working
November 3, 2023

Wargamer analyst Betsy Joslyn ’14 on why ‘it’s a great time to be a nerd’

Initially an athletic training major, Elizabeth “Betsy” Joslyn ’14 switched majors to applied chemistry in 2013. After graduating the following year, Joslyn’s journey led her not to the conventional laboratory…

Portrait of Dr. Kirk Ways
November 3, 2023

Dr. Kirk Ways ’73: His Bridgewater experience helped launch an illustrious drug development career 

Dr. Kirk Ways ’73 came to Bridgewater College with a well-laid-out plan. The son of a pharmacist wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps, but a single Bridgewater course and…

U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (left) pictured with Gabe Segal ’16 (right)
November 2, 2023

Gabe Segal ’16 Is Tackling Food Insecurity

As a teacher, Gabe Segal ’16 sees firsthand the importance of students receiving adequate, nutritious meals to fuel them through their lessons. The first question he asks a student who…

Bridgewater College Students Contribute to Virginia Conservation Efforts Through Collaborative Partnership
October 27, 2023

Bridgewater College Students Contribute to Virginia Conservation Efforts Through Collaborative Partnership

Four Bridgewater College students are making an impact on conservation efforts in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As part of their three-credit internship course with Associate Professor of Biology and Environmental…

The Pursuit of Passions: A Liberal Arts Education Opens Windows on the World
April 23, 2023

The Pursuit of Passions: A Liberal Arts Education Opens Windows on the World

Bridgewater College’s commitment to the liberal arts goes beyond simply ensuring students are “well-rounded.” It grounds them in the skills of critical thinking, creativity and communication, and prepares them to…

Jessy Wilson releases a wild-hatched condor in Vermillion Cliffs, Ariz.
April 23, 2023

Jessy Wilson ’19 Works to Protect Raptors and Help Them Thrive

At just shy of 10 feet, the California condor has the largest wingspan of any land bird in North America. That’s almost twice the length of Jessy Wilson ’19, who…

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