‘Sex, Science, and the State’ subject of March 5 lecture
University of Lynchburg will host Dr. Laura M. Pauca to speak at this year’s John M. Turner Lecture on Tuesday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. The lecture, titled, “Sex, Science, and the State: Encouraging U.S. Women in STEM, 1940-1980,” will be held in Memorial Ballroom in Hall Campus Center. This event is free and open to the public.
Robert Lee IV to speak at University of Lynchburg
The Rev. Robert Lee IV will deliver three lectures in Lynchburg on March 3 and 4, including two talks at the University of Lynchburg. His visit begins with, “Should the Church Call for Unity” at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 3, at First Christian Church. He will speak in the University’s Senior Symposium at noon Monday, […]
Debate and Forensics Team wins big at tournament
The University of Lynchburg Debate and Forensics Team took 15 trophies home from the Collegiate Forensics Association Southern Excursion Tournament, held February 8 and 9 in Gastonia, North Carolina.
University of Lynchburg launches Master of Health Benefits Design
The University of Lynchburg has launched the Master of Health Benefits Design, the first master’s degree program of its kind in the nation. The one-year, online program gives human resources professionals the expertise necessary to improve the quality of health care available to employees, while also helping reduce employer and employee health care costs.
Bedroom furniture selected for new residence hall, work still on schedule
Furniture from The Brill Company’s Pulse line has been selected for the University of Lynchburg’s new residence hall. The new residence hall, which will be ready for students in Fall 2019, replaces McWane Hall and is located alongside Shellenberger Field, between Freer and Shackelford halls.
Piano quartet concert set for February 9
The University of Lynchburg will hold a piano quartet concert on February 9th, 2019 at 7:30 in the evening that will last an hour. The concert will take place in the Sydnor Performance Hall, inside of Schewel Hall. Admission is free. Noémi Lee, Joe Nigro, Christi Salisbury, and Teresa Angell are performing in the quartet. […]
Spring Thornton Readings open with Dr. Pedro Larrea Feb. 27
University of Lynchburg assistant professor of Spanish and author Dr. Pedro Larrea will read from his work at the first Thornton Reading event of 2019. The reading will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27, in the Sydnor Performance Hall in Schewel Hall.
‘Blackballed’ author to speak Feb. 20
Lawrence Ross, author of Blackballed: The Black and White Politics of Race on America’s Campuses, will speak at the University of Lynchburg on Wednesday, February 20. The talk, which begins at 6:30 p.m., will be held in Memorial Ballroom at Hall Campus Center. The event is open to the public and free.
‘The Wonderful World of Walt’ at University of Lynchburg Feb. 20-22
The 2019 “Night at the Movies” concert will transport audiences into “The Wonderful World of Walt” — Walt Disney, that is. This year, the University of Lynchburg’s wind symphony, orchestra, and choral groups, will perform music from Disney favorites The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Miracle, and other films.
Dining hall goes greener, gets certified
The Burton Dining Hall is now a Certified Green Restaurant, recognizing its commitment to a sustainable environmental footprint. Burton recycles, uses energy-efficient equipment, and composts where possible.
