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    Minority Business Expo

    Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center
    Community

    Lynchburg’s African American Affinity Group will host its third annual business expo, Building Communities Through Partnerships, from 2-6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27. The event will be held in Hall Campus Center’s Memorial Ballroom. Admission is free, the public is invited, and light refreshments will be served. The purpose of the expo is to highlight locally-owned businesses and organizations. Vendors from Central Virginia are invited to promote their businesses or organizations and sell their products and services. The cost to participate is $50 per table. Six-foot-long tables will be provided to vendors, along with a tablecloth and two chairs. All vendors are required to sign a waiver. Setup begins at noon. The deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 13. Participants can register here. For more information about the business expo, contact Tracy McCray, AAAG chair, at [email protected] or 434.544.8251.

    Free

  • American Red Cross Blood Drive

    Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center
    Community

    Give the gift of life at the upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drive at the University of Lynchburg! Just one donation can save up to three lives—a small act that makes a big impact. Help support our community by signing up today. Appointments are encouraged — reserve your spot online now!

    Free

  • Thornton Reading: Crystal Wilkinson

    Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center
    Lectures & Seminars

    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.

    Free

  • Schewel Lecture: Bill Ferriter

    Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center
    Lectures & Seminars

    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.

    Free

  • TBC – Joint Presentation

    Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center
    Lectures & Seminars

    Spring 2026 Lunchtime Seminar Series

    Free

  • Donning of the Kente

    Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center
    Student Events

    The Donning of the Kente recognizes graduating students and celebrates academic achievement and cultural heritage through the presentation of traditional kente stoles. Part of the University of Lynchburg Commencement Week, celebrating the Class of 2026 through ceremonial, academic, and community traditions.