2000

Events

Jack Finefrock adds a clothing site to the Bookstore website to sell Kenyon merchandise.
The historic portraits adorning the Peirce Hall - including those of Lord Kenyon, Lord Gambier, and President Peirce - are sent away for cleaning.
The stained glass window in the Kokosing House is re-installed.
The BFEC receives a $250,000 anonymous gift and a large contribution from the Ariel Corporation to build a new environmental center.
Data analysis begins on a study that revealed that the average amount of freshmen smokers at Kenyon was approximately 5% greater than the national average, while the average amount of senior smokers at Kenyon was almost double the comparable average at other colleges and universities.
Jim Borgman is inducted into the Cincinnati Journalism Hall of Fame and also publishes two books, Humongous Zits: Zits Sketchbook 2 and Don't Roll Your Eyes at Me Young Man! : Zits Sketchbook 3, both with Jerry Scott.

May 5 -- The Horn Gallery re-opens in its new building.
November 3 -- Kenyon Junior Emily Murray is reported missing. An investigation later leads to the trial of Gregory McKnight for her kidnapping and murder.