
A painted lady butterfly perches on a on a purple coneflower near the Sprout Garden.
All new Conn students sign the Honor Code Pledge.
Convocation, literally a "calling together" of the College community, celebrates the formal opening of the academic year. During the ceremony, new students recite the Matriculation Pledge and sing the Alma Mater.
The first order of business for many was to unload blankets, mini-fridges and other dorm comforts and school supplies.
As August came to a close, the College community took full advantage of all the campus has to offer for recreation and leisure.
A model brain on display at the annual Academic Fair.