It's been 25 years. Hundreds of students hae learned trust on the ropes course. Dozens of science majors have conducted field research. Students have learned about pot shards and pottery kilns. Bonfires have launched sparks into the cool autumn sky.
Cabins surrounded by pines and heated with wood still offer an alternative to dormitory life.
For two and a half decades, since the college purchased it in 1971, Pine Lake has played a memorable role in the lives of Hartwick students, faculty, and staff. 1996 is a time to look back, but more importantly it's a time to plan for the future. Here's some of what's happening. Continuing a process begun last year, the college has prepared a new mission statement for Pine Lake, designed for the next decade. Based on input from across the college community, the Lake's updated mission will still sound familiar.