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Diplomats from the German and French embassies in Washington, D.C., will present a lecture, "The European Union: French and German Relations within the Union," at 3 p.m. Nov. 7 in Sydnor Performance Hall.
Read MoreThe Black-Jew Dialogues
What's so funny about two American minorities that have slavery, the KKK, and chicken livers in common?
That's what you'll find out Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. in Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center, at 8 p.m. Nov. 2 with this two-actor play on the history and absurdity of prejudice and racism within the context of the American Black-Jew experience. The dialogues combine fast-paced sketches, improvisations, and multimedia.
German a cappella
Vocaldente, a German a cappella ensemble, will appear on November 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Dillard Theatre. Vocaldente (http://www.vocaldente.org) is known for its precise arrangements, tight harmonies, and light-hearted humor. The event is free and open to the public.
Read MoreSoccer player scores big
Freshman Dessi Dupuy has broken the school record for most goals in one season, and has been a huge factor in making the women's soccer team the No. 1 seed in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC).
Read MoreResearch in the tropics
Students interested in doing conservation and research in remote tropical locations are invited to hear about Operation Wallacea from intertidal ecologist, Dr. Ian Hendy on Friday, October 28 at 3:30 p.m. in Hobbs 119. Dr. Hendy was invited to LC by Dr. Dave Perault, associate professor of environmental science.
Monster Bash!
Lynchburg College's Student Activities Board is sponsoring a Monster Bash for area children including face painting, a costume contest, mummy race, and music from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 27 in Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center. LC community members are welcome to bring their children beginning at 5 p.m.
Eco-Village launched
With eight shovelfuls of dirt, the groundbreaking for an Eco-Village at Lynchburg College's Claytor Nature Study Center became official Oct. 18. It was followed by the dedication of a bust of A. Boyd Claytor III given by his wife Sakina Claytor and sculpted by Richard Pumphrey '74, professor of art.
Check out front page coverage in The News & Advance.
Read MoreHomecoming 2011
Welcome back! It's time to reconnect with classmates, faculty, and staff, and reminisce about the good old days. Watch the Hornets on Shellenberger Field and take in a concert or a play. Visit the exhibition of art from around the world in the Daura Gallery.
Choirs to benefit food bank
The Concert Choir and Choral Union will present a benefit concert for the Lynchburg Branch of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank on October 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Snidow Chapel. Admission to the performance will be a donation of cash or non-perishable food items.
Read MoreThornton reading set
Sergei Lobanov-Rostovsky, Fall Thornton reader, will read from his work Thursday, October 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Hopwood Auditorium. A reception and book signing will follow. The event is free and open to the public.
Lobanov-Rostovsky has taught at Kenyon College since 1993 with a focus on Shakespeare, Renaissance poetry, film, and fiction writing. His research centers on the politics of spectacle in early modern drama, and he has published a series of crime novels under the pseudonym Kenneth Abel.
Read More"Almost, Maine"
Lynchburg College Theatre will stage Almost, Maine October 20-23. The play by John Cariani is set in the mythical town of Almost, Maine.
As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky, Almost's residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend - almost - in this delightful midwinter night's dream.
Read MoreA scholar and a gentleman
Whether he's acting on stage, tutoring a classmate, or playing intramurals, Callom Harkrader '12 always keeps interactions with people his top priority.
That's one of the many reasons he was recently named the 2011-12 Sommerville Scholar, the highest academic award given by Lynchburg College in recognition of the culmination of a distinguished academic record.
Read MoreMen's lacrosse vs. UVa
The men's lacrosse team will square off with the defending Division I national champion University of Virginia Cavaliers at 7 p.m. today on Shellenberger Field.
The scrimmage will be available for viewing via the College's webcasting program.
Check out a preview in today's News & Advance.
Read MoreSenatorial Forum set Oct. 19
The League of Women Voters of Lynchburg and Lynchburg College are co-sponsoring a Senatorial Forum for candidates in the 22nd and 23rd districts at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 in Sydnor Performance Hall, Schewel Hall at Lynchburg College. The event is free and open to the public.
Candidates for the newly created 22nd District are Democrat Bert Dodson and Republican Tom Garrett. Candidates for the 23rd District are incumbent Republican Sen. Steve Newman and Democrat Robert Short Jr. All four candidates have been invited.
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