Summer Vacation Snapshots 2024

University community members enjoyed the summer months everywhere from around the world to across town. Take a look at the fun they had over the summer.

Person sitting in front of a flora display in the shape of mickey mouse.
While attending the NASPA conference in Anaheim, California, Mia Funderburg from the College of Engineering and Computer Science made time for some fun, too!
ocean view from the cliffs in Martha's Vineyard
View of the Aquinnah Cliffs in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. Janet Lafata from the College of Professional Studies spent time here and on Cape Cod this summer.
Two people standing on stairs surrounded by very tall trees.
Eman Tadros, assistant professor from Falk College, traveled to Japan this summer.
Two people standing together with the Eiffel Tower in the background.
Paula Nelson, assistant teaching professor from Newhouse, traveled to Italy this summer with her son to teach culturally immersive storytelling. On their way home, they made a stop in Paris, France, site of the Summer Olympics.
Person standing on top of a rocky hill.
Christina Papaleo from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion traveled on a mission trip to Honduras.
Two people in front of a sign that says Katahoin
Dean Cole Smith and his daughter, Katie ’25, braved the wind and rain on top of Maine’s highest peak, Katahdin.
Two people sitting on horses at the beach with the ocean in the background.
Addy Szczerba from the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving and her boyfriend, AJ, enjoyed horseback riding on the beach during their trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Person taking a selfie with a rainbow in the background.
Cindy Hoalcraft from Information Technology Services snapped this selfie from high atop Vernal Falls in Yosemite.
Waterfall running through moss covered rocks.
Kathleen Corrado from the Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute traveled to Washington State this summer and snapped this photo while hiking on the Washington State side of the Columbia River Gorge, at a park called Falls Creek Falls.
Three people standing together on a podium.
Catherine Herrold (right), associate professor from the Maxwell School, traveled to Serbia this summer. While there, she swam with the Belgrade-based masters swim team, Plivačke Klub Avanture.