Love of learning. Common trust. To those two pillars of Concord Academy’s culture, a renewed mission statement makes explicit a charge that has long driven the school: to strive for equity. The fall 2019 CA Magazine invites you to engage with the choices that the Mission Review Task Force made in updating CA’s mission statement, and to explore some of the ways in which purposeful collaboration, creative engagement, and active emphasis on challenging and expanding our understanding of ourselves and the world are shaping the next generation of CA graduates to build a more just and sustainable world.

This issue also celebrates the completion of the William M. Bailey Commons and, with it, the CA Houses initiative. Learn about student, faculty, and alumnae/i experiences and achievements, new books from CA authors, and more.

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CA Brings Experts in Peace and Conflict Studies to Campus

CA Brings Experts in Peace and Conflict Studies to Campus

On February 1, the Community and Equity Office hosted an assembly about peacebuilding through dialogue in the Performing Arts Center. Presenters Sa’ed Atshan and Karen Ross, both professors of peace and conflict resolution studies, responded to questions submitted by students in advance, shared their life stories, and offered insights on engaging in challenging conversations about global issues, including the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Convocation Ceremony Opens the 2023–24 School Year with Focus on Belonging

Convocation Ceremony Opens the 2023–24 School Year with Focus on Belonging

The first day of the 2023-24 school year began with a heartfelt Convocation ceremony in the Elizabeth B. Hall Chapel. Modern and Classical Languages Department Head Carmen Welton gave a powerful speech about finding belonging through community that resonated with all. Co-President of the Board of Trustees Jen Burleigh ʼ85, Student Head of School Jessie Ma ’24, and Head of School Henry D. Fairfax also took the podium to offer a warm welcome to CA. We can’t wait to see where the year takes us.
Concord Academy’s Centennial Celebration Energizes the CA Community

Concord Academy’s Centennial Celebration Energizes the CA Community

From June 9–11, more than 600 CA community members gathered at Concord Academy for the Centennial Celebration. It was a joyous party and a tribute to the power of a CA education. The festive weekend program included reunion class gatherings, panels, tours, and performances — it was truly an unprecedented opportunity for alums across generations to connect.