Join us for the following events. Early arrival is recommended to allow time for parking. Parking is available in areas designated for visitors and, after 5 p.m., in yellow spaces reserved for faculty and staff.
For information on events open to the public, please call the Office of Public Relations, 434/544-8325, 800/621-1669, or sterne@lynchburg.edu.
For information on athletic events, please call the Sports Information Director, 434/544-8495, e-mail: carpenter@lynchburg.edu, or www.lynchburg.edu/athletics.xml.
8/31 - 3/5
Daura Gallery Exhibitions *
"Pierre Daura: Catalan-American Modernist." Paintings, sculpture, and other works by Daura (1896-1976) from the Lynchburg College collection. Shows through March 5, 2010. Daura Gallery, Dillard Fine Arts Center.
10/20 - 12/13
Daura Gallery Exhibitions *
"Fifty Years of Rock." Twenty posters featuring Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, the Grateful Dead, Madonna, and other artists exemplifying the diversity and evolution of the genre. Organized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cleveland, Ohio. Daura Gallery, Dillard Fine Arts Center.
Daura Gallery Exhibitions *
"Shutterbugs: Study Abroad Photo Contest." Photographs taken by Lynchburg College students studying abroad during the 2008-09 academic year. Daura Gallery, Dillard Fine Arts Center.
11/7
Second Annual German Film Festival
"The Wall." Featuring East German films (with English subtitles) commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Dr. Ole Diehl, Minister Counselor, German Embassy, Washington, D.C., 6:30 p.m., followed by screening of "Der Schweigende Planet," 7:30 p.m. Discussion following. Sponsored by the Lynchburg College German Program. Hopwood Hall Auditorium.
11/8
Contemporary, Non-denominational Fellowship
Sydnor Performance Hall, Elliot & Rosel Schewel Hall, 10:30 a.m.
Select Sunday in the Daura Gallery
"The British Are Coming! The Rock Invasion of the 1960s." Dr. Mike Santos, professor of history, Lynchburg College. Daura Gallery, Dillard Fine Arts Center, 2 p.m.
Roman Catholic Mass
Snidow Chapel, 4:30 p.m. Followed by supper, Spiritual Life Center, 500 Brevard Street.
11/9
Senior Symposium Lecture
"Film as Art: Reality at 24FPS." Jere Real, writer and photographer, professor emeritus of English and film, Lynchburg College. Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center, noon.
Second Annual German Film Festival
"The Wall." Featuring East German films (with English subtitles) commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Faculty Vocal Recital, featuring mezzo-soprano Jessica Burkey, assistant professor of music, Lynchburg College, performing German art songs and arias by Schubert, Mahler, and Humperdinck, Snidow Chapel, 7 p.m., followed by screening of "Das Wunder von Leipzig" (The Miracle of Leipzig; 2009), Hopwood Hall Auditorium, 8 p.m. Discussion following. Film not previously shown in the U.S. outside the German Embassy; exclusive presentation rights to Lynchburg College from the German distributor "broadview.tv." Sponsored by the Lynchburg College German Program.
11/10
DPT Graduate Studies Information Session
Information about Lynchburg College’s D.P.T. (Doctor of Physical Therapy); course sequences; application procedures; and financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Faculty representing this graduate program available for preliminary advising. Application fee ($30) waived for students submitting a completed application for admission during this program. Reservation and information: 434/544-8383 or gradstudies@lynchburg.edu. Alumni House Lounge, 6:30 p.m.
11/11
History Seminar
"‘We Got One Man Where Three Men Was’: Deindustrialization and Its Effects on Chicago Meatpacking Workers, 1955-1965." David Hageman, instructor of history, Lynchburg College. Sponsored by the History Department. Information: 434/544-8624. Room 231, Elliot & Rosel Schewel Hall, 4:30 p.m.
Gifford Lecture
"Ethics and National Security: Striking a Balance in Decision Making." W. George Jameson, Central Intelligence Agency Senior Intelligence Service (retired). Sponsored by the Gifford Lecture Series and the Lynchburg College School of Business and Economics Ethics Lecture Series. Information: 434/544-8177. Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center, 8 p.m.
11/12
Workshop
"Just Rewards: A Special Day for Family Caregivers." Massages, hand treatments, and feet detox; workshops on journaling, Tai Chi, and nutrition. Sponsored by the Lynchburg College Beard Center on Aging, Consortium on Aging, and the Central Virginia Family Caregiver Alliance. Limited space. Information/registration: 434/845-8540 or Cindy.Bondurant@alz.org. Central Virginia Area Agency on Aging, 501 12th Street (corner of 12th and Madison streets, downtown Lynchburg), 9 a.m.-noon.
11/13
Concerto Competition
Competition among 19 Lynchburg College undergraduate students taking applied music lessons. Audience members permitted to enter and leave only during the five minutes between student performances. Concerto Showcase Performance by winners in instrumental and vocal divisions, March 19, 2010. Information: 434/544-8344. Sydnor Performance Hall, Elliot & Rosel Schewel Hall, 12:45-6:30 p.m.
Lynchburg College DanceWorks Ensemble
Staff and student choreographed pieces in a variety of dance styles. Theatre, Dillard Fine Arts Center. Nov. 13 and 14, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 15, 2 p.m.
Lynchburg College Belk Astronomical Observatory Public Viewing
Astronomical binoculars, 8-inch telescopes, and the 20-inch Margaret Gilbert Telescope. Admission by ticket only (four tickets per person/family; limit of 24 persons per viewing). Tickets available by emailing katherine.r.hix@gmail.com beginning at 6 p.m., Sunday, November 1. Information: sumerlin@lynchburg.edu. Weather postponement announcements: 434/544-STAR (7827). Lynchburg College's Claytor Nature Study Center, 8 p.m. (Rain date: Saturday, November 14)
11/14
Enrollment Open House for Prospective Students
For prospective students and their parents interested in learning more about the opportunity to enroll at Lynchburg College. Campus tour, guest speakers from the campus community, academic sessions, student panel, and financial aid session for parents. Application fee ($30) waived for students submitting a completed application for admission during this program. Reservation and information: 434/544-8437 or www.lynchburg.edu. Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center, 8 a.m.
Workshop
"Family Caregiver Training." Legal planning, stress management, care techniques, and more. Offered by the Lynchburg College Beard Center on Aging in partnership with the Genworth Foundation, Adult Care Center of Central Virginia, Alzheimer’s Association of Central Virginia, AARP Virginia, and the Central Virginia Caregiver Alliance. Advance registration required. Cost: $20 (includes training materials, two days of training, and adult day care during the training session). Information/registration: scruggs.dr@lynchburg.edu or 434/544-8456. Adult Care Center of Central Virginia, 621 Court Street. Check-in: 8:30-9 a.m. Workshop: 9-11:30 a.m.
Lynchburg College Choirs Fall Concert
Performances of Mozart’s Missa Brevis in B-flat and Ave Verum Corpus, Palestrina’s Sicut Cervus, Franck’s Psalm 150, Randall Thompson’s Frostiana, Fauré’s Cantique de Jean Racine, spirituals, and other selections featuring The Lynchburg College Choral Union and the Lynchburg College Concert Choir. Melanie Braxton Coleman ’06, graduate student in Lynchburg College’s Master’s in Music Program, and Dr. Cynthia Ramsey, assistant professor of music, Lynchburg College, conductors. Admission: Donation of cash or non-perishable food item to benefit the Lynchburg Branch of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Snidow Chapel, 7:30 p.m.
11/15
Contemporary, Non-denominational Fellowship
Sydnor Performance Hall, Elliot & Rosel Schewel Hall, 10:30 a.m.
Walk for Women
5k run/walk. Student-organized fundraiser for The City of Joy, a center for women seeking refuge in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and for local organizations working with women who have been victims of abuse. Sponsored by Students Taking Action Now for Darfur (STAND). Cost: $5, students; $10, non-students. Information: Carolyn Walsh, walsh_c@students.lynchburg.edu. Registration: Dell, 11 a.m.
Men's Basketball
LC vs. Ferrum College. Turner Gymnasium, 3 p.m.
Roman Catholic Mass
Snidow Chapel, 4:30 p.m. Followed by supper, Spiritual Life Center, 500 Brevard Street.
11/16
Senior Symposium Lecture
"Forging an Artistic Program to Support Understanding of Public Monuments." Dr. William McIntosh, executive director, D-Day Memorial, Bedford, Virginia. Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center, noon.
Geraldine Lyon Owen Lecture
Poet Michael White, professor of creative writing, University of North Carolina Wilmington, published in The New Republic, The Paris Review, The Kenyon Review, and Best American Poetry. Alumni House Lounge, 6 p.m.
11/17
Graduate Studies Information Session
Information about Lynchburg College’s D.P.T. (Doctor of Physical Therapy); M.S.N. (Master of Science in Nursing); M.A. in English, history, and music; M.B.A.; M.Ed. (community and school counseling, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, reading, science education, and special education); teacher licensure programs; course sequences; application procedures; and financial aid. Faculty representing graduate programs available for preliminary advising. Application fee ($30) waived for students submitting a completed application for admission during this program. Reservation and information: 434/544-8383 or gradstudies@lynchburg.edu. Alumni House Lounge, 6:30 p.m.
Lynchburg College Jazz and Percussion Ensembles
Harry Farmer and Brian Smith, instructors of music, Lynchburg College, conductors. Sydnor Performance Hall, Elliot & Rosel Schewel Hall, 7:30 p.m.
11/18
Faculty Lecture Series
"’It Wasn’t at All Nice for Sam and Katie’: Enid Blyton, Empathy, and Exemplary Tales." Dr. Richard Burke, professor of English, Lynchburg College. Refreshments. Sponsored by the Office of Academic Affairs. Alumni House Lounge, 4 p.m.
LC Science Gang Lecture
"In the Shadow of the Moon." Dr. Neal Sumerlin, director, Belk Observatory, Lynchburg College’s Claytor Nature Study Center. Hopwood Hall Auditorium, 4:30 p.m.
11/20
Region 2000 Summit
"Age Wave Planning." Sponsored by the Lynchburg College Beard Center on Aging, American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), and the Central Virginia Area Agency on Aging (CVAAA). "How Boomers Will Change the Future." John W. Martin, CEO, The Boomer Project; "Aging Trends and Projections for the State of Virginia and Region 2000." Linda Nablo, commissioner, Virginia Department for the Aging; "The Economic Implications of an Aging Community." Terry Rephann, regional economist, Weldon Cooper Center, University of Virginia; "The Role of the Aging Worker in Filling the Needs of the Workplace." Hugh Keogh, president, Virginia Chamber of Commerce; "What We Can Do At the Local Level to Create Positive Living Communities for All Citizens." David Shotwell, senior director, Living Communities, American Association of Retired Persons (AARP); "Best Practice Models Addressing the Age Wave." Panelists: Chris Miller, project director, Aging Together, Rappahannock County; Cynthia Jones, recreation grants specialist and senior transportation coordinator, Ballou Recreation Center, Danville. Cost (includes lunch): $25 before November 2; $30 after November 2. Information and reservation: 434/544-8456. Sydnor Performance Hall, Elliot & Rosel Schewel Hall, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Enrollment Open House for Transfer and Access Students
Presentations on the application process, admissions requirements, merit scholarships (or Access tuition discount) and student life. Receive unofficial transfer credit evaluation, financial aid package estimate, and transfer advising. Application fee ($30) waived for students submitting a completed application for admission during this program. Reservation and information: 434/544-8300 or www.lynchburg.edu. Room 231, Elliot & Rosel Schewel Hall, 2 p.m.
Equestrian
In-House Horse Show. Randolph College and Lynchburg College. Randolph College Riding Center, Coffee Road, 4 p.m.
11/30
Senior Symposium Lecture
"Why Does the Art Look Like That? Understanding the Importance of Patronage in the Creation of Works of Art." Dr. Delane Karalow, chair, Art Department, Lynchburg College. Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center, noon.
12/1
Faculty Lecture Series
"Human EGF Receptor Signaling in Breast Cancer." Dr. Allison Jablonski, associate professor of biology, Lynchburg College. Refreshments. Sponsored by the Office of Academic Affairs. Alumni House Lounge, 4 p.m.
12/3
Westover Alumni Society Holiday Luncheon
For Lynchburg College alumni (classes of 1969 and earlier) and retired faculty and staff. Holiday music selections by the Lynchburg College Concert Choir, directed by Dr. Cynthia Ramsey, assistant professor of music, Lynchburg College. Cost: $13 per person at the door and contribution of a non-perishable food item for the Lynchburg Branch of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Reserved parking available and carpooling encouraged. RSVP by Wednesday, November 25: Office of Alumni Programs, e-mail LCRSVP@lynchburg.edu, 434/544-8293, 800/621-1669, or FAX: 434/544-8653. East Room, Burton Student Center. Coffee hour, 11 a.m.; lunch, noon. (Snow date: Thursday, December 10)
Film
"Woodstock." The original "R"-rated 1970 documentary. No one under age 17 admitted. Daura Gallery, Dillard Fine Arts Center, 7 p.m.
Concert
Lynchburg College Handbell Choir and Brass Ensemble. F. Johnson Scott and Mark Campbell, instructors of music, Lynchburg College, conductors. Snidow Chapel, 7:30 p.m.
12/4
Student Recital
Students in vocal and instrumental performance. Sydnor Performance Hall, Elliot & Rosel Schewel Hall, 1 p.m.
12/6
Concert
"Carols by Candlelight." Service of seasonal readings and music featuring the Lynchburg College Concert Choir, Handbell Choir, and faculty Centennial Brass. Ticket information: 434/544-8344. Snidow Chapel, 7 p.m.
12/7
Senior Symposium Lecture
"The Academy of Music Theatre: A Legacy Re-born." Richard Kordos, executive director, Academy of Fine Arts, Historic Downtown Lynchburg. Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center, noon.
12/10 - 12/12
Lynchburg College Theatre Festival of One-Act Plays
Student voices from the Theatre Directing Class. Mature themes and language. Latecomers cannot be seated. Studio Theatre (Room 100), lower level, Dillard Fine Arts Center, 7 p.m.
12/11
Holiday Concert
Lynchburg College Orchestra and Wind Symphony. Dr. Oeida Hatcher, associate professor of music/director of music education and instrumental studies, Lynchburg College, conductor. Ticket information: 434/544-8344. Sydnor Performance Hall, Elliot & Rosel Schewel Hall, 7:30 p.m.
12/13
Select Sunday in the Daura Gallery
"Federal Era Holiday Traditions." Gregory Krueger, curator, Lynchburg Museum System. Daura Gallery, Dillard Fine Arts Center, 2 p.m.
12/18
Lynchburg College Belk Astronomical Observatory Public Viewing
Astronomical binoculars, 8-inch telescopes, and the 20-inch Margaret Gilbert Telescope. Admission by ticket only (four tickets per person/family; limit of 24 persons per viewing). Tickets available by emailing katherine.r.hix@gmail.com beginning at 6 p.m., Tuesday, December 1. Information: sumerlin@lynchburg.edu. Weather postponement announcements: 434/544-STAR (7827). Lynchburg College's Claytor Nature Study Center, 8 p.m. (Rain date: Saturday, December 19)
1/22
Lynchburg College Belk Astronomical Observatory Public Viewing
Astronomical binoculars, 8-inch telescopes, and the 20-inch Margaret Gilbert Telescope. Admission by ticket only (four tickets per person/family; limit of 24 persons per viewing). Tickets available by emailing katherine.r.hix@gmail.com beginning at 6 p.m., Friday, January 1. Information: sumerlin@lynchburg.edu. Weather postponement announcements: 434/544-STAR (7827). Lynchburg College's Claytor Nature Study Center, 8 p.m. (Rain date: Saturday, January 23)
2/19
Lynchburg College Belk Astronomical Observatory Public Viewing
Astronomical binoculars, 8-inch telescopes, and the 20-inch Margaret Gilbert Telescope. Admission by ticket only (four tickets per person/family; limit of 24 persons per viewing). Tickets available by emailing katherine.r.hix@gmail.com beginning at 6 p.m., Monday, February 1. Information: sumerlin@lynchburg.edu. Weather postponement announcements: 434/544-STAR (7827). Lynchburg College's Claytor Nature Study Center, 8 p.m. (Rain date: Saturday, February 20)
3/19
Lynchburg College Belk Astronomical Observatory Public Viewing
Astronomical binoculars, 8-inch telescopes, and the 20-inch Margaret Gilbert Telescope. Admission by ticket only (four tickets per person/family; limit of 24 persons per viewing). Tickets available by emailing katherine.r.hix@gmail.com beginning at 6 p.m., Monday, March 1. Information: sumerlin@lynchburg.edu. Weather postponement announcements: 434/544-STAR (7827). Lynchburg College's Claytor Nature Study Center, 8 p.m. (Rain date: Saturday, March 20)
4/16
Lynchburg College Belk Astronomical Observatory Public Viewing
Astronomical binoculars, 8-inch telescopes, and the 20-inch Margaret Gilbert Telescope. Admission by ticket only (four tickets per person/family; limit of 24 persons per viewing). Tickets available by emailing katherine.r.hix@gmail.com beginning at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 1. Information: sumerlin@lynchburg.edu. Weather postponement announcements: 434/544-STAR (7827). Lynchburg College's Claytor Nature Study Center, 9 p.m. (Rain date: Saturday, April 17)
Information
- All activities are open to the public without charge unless noted otherwise.
- Early arrival is recommended to allow time for parking. For evening events, parking is available in areas designated for visitors and, after 5 p.m., in yellow spaces reserved for faculty and staff.
- Events open to the public: Office of Public Relations, 434/544-8325, 800/621-1669, or E-mail: sterne@lynchburg.edu
- Athletic events: Sports Information Director, 434/544-8495, E-mail: carpenter@lynchburg.edu, or http://www.lynchburg.edu/athletics
* Daura Gallery, Dillard Fine Arts Center. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Select Sundays, 1 - 4 p.m. Closed Saturdays, holidays, and College recesses. Gallery is fully accessible to physically challenged visitors. For information and to schedule an appointment, call 434/544-8343 or 434/544-8595. To receive e-mail announcements about exhibitions and programs, send your e-mail address to cassidy.l@lynchburg.edu.