In just a few months, College Lake will be transformed into a thriving wetlands ecosystem — at least that’s the ultimate goal. First, the city of Lynchburg, in partnership with the University of Lynchburg, will begin draining the water and removing the high-hazard dam. That process is slated to start in late January 2023.
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New historical finds at Cloverlea farm could be a ‘university treasure’
A trip up to the attic at Cloverlea turned into finding hundreds of historical items that provide new insights into the life of its former residents.
‘Good Trouble’ theme of University’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration
The University of Lynchburg will hold a weeklong celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, “Good Trouble: Uniting our Dreams and Voices for Justice.” A series of events will be held Jan. 25-29, the week after the federal holiday.
Award-winning documentary, other events celebrate ‘Lavender Week’ March 16-19
The University of Lynchburg, specifically its Gender Studies program and the offices of Equity and Inclusion, Student Engagement and Leadership Development, and Housing and Residence Life, will present two events based on the book “The Lavender Scare: The Cold War Persecution of Gays and Lesbians in the Federal Government.”
Who is Jeff Harbin? New University of Lynchburg librarian enjoyed rapid round of ‘Jeopardy’
If you have questions, Jeff Harbin can help you find the answers. That’s one of his favorite things about being a librarian. But if you have answers, he can help you find the corresponding questions, too. About two weeks ago, Harbin appeared on “Jeopardy,” CBS’s game show, where host Alex Trebek reads answers and contestants respond in the form of a question. It’s a test of wide-ranging knowledge, quick thinking, and the ability to buzz in before your opponents.
Knight-Capron Library wins award for interactive Banned Books display
The Knight-Capron Library at the University of Lynchburg recently received the Virginia Library Association’s award for the best display during Banned Books Week 2018. Held every September, Banned Books Week […]
University hosts ‘human library’
On September 5, students, faculty, and staff at the University of Lynchburg were invited to check out a “human book” at Knight-Capron Library. The event, held in cooperation with Lynchburg’s […]
