Snow!

Of course, the big news around here today is the new snow, the first real storm of the season arriving yesterday.

Today’s sunset, nearing its most southerly with two weeks before the winter solstice, was behind the SIT’s International Center.

Tennis, basketball, and skating all happen — in season! — in this secluded area in the middle of campus.

 

Boyce House is the international headquarters of World Learning, the non-governmental organization that includes the SIT graduate school.

 

These ancient trees shade graduates and their guests in June. In December, they hold snow and frame the magnificent view south.

 

 

The town of Brattleboro bus stops at SIT many times every day. The view south overlooks the town, Connecticut River Valley, and hills of Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

 

Named for William Rotch (rhymes with “coach”), a longtime member of the World Learning Board of Trustees, this building houses classrooms, library, and offices.

 

 

Maple trees along the top of a ridge overlook the International Center.

 

 

Faculty provide light and reflect it all year round, not just on a winter evening.

 

Evidence of weekend fun remains on Tuesday.

 

SIT under a blanket of snow is really beautiful, isn’t it? Even this juniper shows itself well in snow.

Fun fact: did you know Brattleboro is home to the US National Ski-Jumping Competition?

Tags: Marshall Brewer, World Learning