Week of Events
Sunday, March 8, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, March 9, 2026
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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March 11, 2026 -Ballparks and Ballplayers – Baseball in Lynchburg, Virginia
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March 11, 2026 -Thornton Reading: Crystal Wilkinson
Ballparks and Ballplayers – Baseball in Lynchburg, Virginia
Part of the Life@Lynchburg Spring 2026 Lecture Series.
Thornton Reading: Crystal Wilkinson
Join us for an evening with acclaimed author Crystal Wilkinson as she presents a public reading of her latest work. The event includes an interactive Q&A session where you can ask about her writing process and inspirations, followed by a book signing. Crystal Wilkinson, a recent recipient of a Writing Freedom fellowship and former Poet Laureate of Kentucky, is the award-winning author of several works, including the culinary memoir "Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts" and the poetry collection "Perfect Black." She has received numerous accolades, including an NAACP Image Award and an O. Henry Prize. Currently, she teaches creative writing at the University of Kentucky. Her upcoming memoir, "Heartsick," will be released by Crown.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
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March 12, 2026 -Schewel Lecture: Bill Ferriter
Schewel Lecture: Bill Ferriter
Longtime educator Bill Ferriter will give the annual Rosel Schewel Lecture in Education and Human Diversity at the University of Lynchburg on Thursday, March 12. The event begins at 7 p.m. in Hall Campus Center’s Memorial Ballroom. Admission is free, and the public is invited. In his lecture, “Teaching, Learning, and Human Judgment in an Age of Artificial Intelligence,” Ferriter will discuss how AI can support teaching and learning, including lesson planning, differentiation, assessment, feedback, and student learning. His focus will be on thoughtful, ethical, and creative use of AI.
Friday, March 13, 2026
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Saturday, March 14, 2026
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