Two University of Lynchburg faculty members recently completed tours of Kazakhstan, where they provided training for educators, nonprofit leaders, and health care workers. The U.S. Department of State sent Erika Mork, an adjunct professor in the nonprofit leadership program, to the Asian country to teach workshops on grant writing and fundraising. The project came about […]
Daura Gallery staff researching ‘eclectic’ collection
When Dr. Jim Owens, a longtime history professor at Lynchburg College, died in August of 2017, he bequeathed to the College a large and eclectic collection of artwork. Of the approximately 300 pieces, many fall into the category of southern outsider folk art.
Student takes aim at world hunger with nonprofit internship
Meet Nicole Trimble ’17, warrior against hunger. For more than six months, Nicole has worked with Stop Hunger Now, a Lynchburg-based nonprofit, provide meals for people without adequate access to food. Back in August, she helped send thousands of meals to Haiti. “Seeing the meals shipped to Haiti really touched me because the people were […]
