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Friday, November 20, 2009
Thrill-Seeking Students Attend Daredevil Lyceum
How often does fire-breathing, sword swallowing and python-kissing occur on a college campus? >>

Friday, November 20, 2009
Emory & Henry Fall Musical Receives Five Nominations from National Theatre Festival
Emory & Henry College’s production of “I Love You, You Are Perfect, Now Change” recently received five award nominations from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. >>

Friday, November 13, 2009
Emory & Henry Celebrates Facilities Appreciation Week, Nov. 16-20
Emory & Henry students, faculty and staff will express their appreciation to all those who help keep the campus safe and clean during Facilities Appreciation Week Nov. 16-20. >>

Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Fall Forum Educates E&H Community on Current Economic Crisis
For Emory & Henry students, faculty and staff, the annual E&H Fall Forum Tuesday sparked a campus-wide discussion on the state of the economy, locally, nationally and globally. >>

Friday, October 23, 2009
E&H Living Dead Expected to Take Over Abingdon Oct. 30
An upcoming formal at one of Abingdon’s most notable landmarks is expected to be both lively and dead. >>

Wednesday, October 21, 2009
E&H Prepares for Upcoming Fall Forum
In preparation for the Nov. 3 Fall Forum, Emory & Henry College will hold two lyceums that take up this year’s theme, “The Economy & You. >>

Monday, October 12, 2009
Emory & Henry College Builds Community through Themed Housing
Seven theme houses on the Emory & Henry campus are combining residential life with academics with the hope of improving both for students. >>

Thursday, October 1, 2009
Emory & Henry Begins Red Flag Campaign
Throughout the month of October, red flags will be scattered across the Emory & Henry campus as part of the Red Flag Campaign, which focuses attention on dating violence. >>

Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Parents Take Part in E&H Experience During Annual Family Weekend
Emory & Henry President Rosalind Reichard, along with members of the Parents and Executive Councils, welcomed families to the E&H campus Saturday morning and updated them on the direction of the College. >>

Wednesday, September 16, 2009
E&H Student Pushes Limits on Mt. Kilimanjaro
For Emory & Henry junior Kėran Billaud, increasing in excellence has become a lifestyle, with an achievement this summer very few can say they’ve experienced. >>

Monday, September 7, 2009
Student Government Election Results
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Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Photo Album Features Opening of 2009-10 Academic Year
Emory & Henry’s 2009 fall semester began in August as students moved into campus dorms, seniors participated in Convocation exercises and first-year students got acquainted with each other and their new home. >>

Wednesday, July 15, 2009
E&H Student Keeps Time with Appalachian Music Traditions
An Emory & Henry student has been gaining attention as he apprentices under a champion fiddler. >>

Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Emory & Henry College Names 152 to Dean's List
Emory & Henry College has named 152 students to the dean’s list for the spring 2009 semester. >>

Thursday, May 14, 2009
Senior Orator: E&H Changes Lives
When Angaza Thom came to Emory & Henry from Brooklyn, N.Y., he knew he was moving far out of his comfort zone. The senior orator for the E&H Class of 2009, Thom was accustomed to the bustle and the bright lights of the big city; not the tranquility of a rural campus. >>

Saturday, May 9, 2009
Webb to E&H Graduates: Remember Roots and Value of Education
U.S. Sen. Jim Webb encouraged Emory &Henry College graduates to remember their roots, the value of their E&H education and the privilege of having studied and lived in America. >>
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Monday, May 4, 2009
Chemistry Students’ Materials Science Research Receives Strong Reviews
Four Emory & Henry students presented research at the University of Virginia that explored the relationship between the chemistry of glassy films and their fracture properties. >>

Friday, May 1, 2009
Music Educators Featured in State Newsletter
An article detailing the uniqueness of the Emory & Henry chapter of the Music Educators Association was recently published in the statewide collegiate magazine Music Notes. >>

Friday, May 1, 2009
Emory & Henry College to Hold May 9 Commencement Exercises
Emory & Henry College will graduate some 200 students Saturday, May 9, during commencement exercises that begin at 10 a.m. on the south lawn of the E&H Memorial Chapel. >>

Thursday, April 30, 2009
Letter From President Reichard: Swine Flu Update
Students and employees are asked to register with the Campus Alert System and to return to our E&H website regularly for updates. >>

Wednesday, April 29, 2009
E&H Student Geologists Present Environmental Ideas and Concerns Through Posters
A group of Emory & Henry environmental studies students held a presentation April 23 in the lobby of McGlothlin-Street Hall located on the College’s campus. >>

Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Emory & Henry Adds 39 Students to 2009 Who's Who Publication
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Thursday, April 9, 2009
Student Government Candidates Rely on Experience and Plans for Change
The candidates for president and vice president of the student body at Emory & Henry College take on the last day of their campaigns as elections come to a close on Thursday, April 9. >>

Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Sciencefest Acknowledges Students' Accomplishments
Emory & Henry students presented research projects Saturday at the College's annual Sciencefest, a symposium that provides a look into E&H undergraduate scientific research. >>

Friday, April 3, 2009
Holy Ghost Tent Revival Returns to Emory & Henry
Back by popular demand, bluegrass sensation Holy Ghost Tent Revival will perform at Emory & Henry College for the second time on Saturday, April 4 at 9 p.m. in the Village. >>

Monday, March 30, 2009
E&H Outdoor Program Uses Vegetable Bus to Help Environment
The Emory & Henry College Outdoor Program has converted a small school bus to run on waste vegetable oil, helping the program and the College to minimize its impact on the environment. >>

Monday, March 30, 2009
Fisher Goes Global with Induction into International Hall of Fame
Emory & Henry professor emeritus Stephen Fisher was recently inducted into the Pi Gamma Mu International Hall of Fame for his dedicated service and scholarship in the social sciences. >>

Monday, March 30, 2009
Take a Trip to the Doctor by Listening to WEHC Radio
A new radio show that features live calls with medical questions will air on WEHC, 90.7 FM, every other Friday through April. >>

Monday, March 23, 2009
E&H Student Plays Role in Helping Change Environment
Emory & Henry College senior David Brown is hoping to improve the world’s environment one community at a time. >>

Friday, March 13, 2009
E&H Students Conduct Research of Water Flow in Campus
Have you ever wondered where the water in the E&H duck pond really comes from? >>

Tuesday, March 10, 2009
E&H Looking to Promote Community with New Dorms
E&H students met recently with college officials and architects to discuss the possibility of adding as many as five new residence halls to campus that would provide a total of 400 new beds. >>

Monday, March 9, 2009
E&H Dining Services Sets the Bar High in Safety
Emory & Henry’s food service provider, Sodexo Inc., is celebrating two perfect scores given by the National Safety Foundation, which recently paid an unannounced visit to the E&H campus. >>

Thursday, March 5, 2009
Pi Sigma Alpha Receives Grant for Trip to Catch Congress in Action
E&H Students will be trekking up Capitol Hill this April thanks to a grant that was awarded to an Emory & Henry College chapter of the political science honor society, Pi Sigma Alpha. >>

Monday, March 2, 2009
Women’s Basketball Fans Take Time Out for Pink Zone
The Emory & Henry College women’s basketball team joined with opponent Hollins University on Feb. 17 in the formation of a Pink Zone seeking to raise awareness about breast cancer. The effort also raised more than $160 in donations from fans. >>

Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Emory & Henry to Host Graduation Fair for Juniors and Seniors
Emory & Henry College juniors and seniors can be one with nature while planning for their future on Tuesday, Feb. 24. >>

Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Two E&H Theatre Majors Among Top Student Actors in Southeast
Two Emory & Henry College students were selected among the top 16 students in an acting competition involving colleges and universities from throughout the Southeast as well as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. >>

Monday, February 23, 2009
Survey Says: Students Approve of Emory & Henry
Results from a recent student survey conducted show that E&H students have an increasingly positive view of their College, which is helping the institution fulfill some of its strategic planning goals. >>

Monday, February 23, 2009
E&H to Host Noted Speakers During Mental Health Awareness Weekend
Two people affected by mental health issues will speak at the sixth annual Mental Health Awareness weekend this April. >>

Monday, February 23, 2009
E&H’s Winter Forum Event Bridges the Gap for Many
Emory & Henry students, faculty and staff participated in the annual Winter Forum Tuesday, Feb. 24, which this year addressed issues related to sexuality and gender roles. >>

Monday, February 23, 2009
Lloyd Preparing to Give Back Through Take Back
Emory & Henry senior Amanda Lloyd is combining her passions and talents to plan “Take Back the Night” as the kick-off event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. >>

Monday, February 16, 2009
Sodexo Connects with Students through Dining Events
Sodexo Dining Services staff members at Emory & Henry College are hard at work to create new theme dinners and events that appeal to students. >>

Monday, January 19, 2009
E&H Winter Forum Focuses on Sexuality and Gender Roles
Emory & Henry College students will come together in a daylong discussion of sexuality and gender roles as part of the college’s annual Winter Forum Feb. 17. >>

Monday, January 19, 2009
Spiritual Life Series Offers Understanding of Religious Traditions
Emory United Methodist Church and the Emory & Henry College Chaplain’s Office are sponsoring the 2009 Spring Spiritual Life Lecture Series with session topics ranging from myths to the role of the black church. >>

Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Live Band to Bring New Sound to Emory & Henry Nov. 21
A band performing in a live concert at Emory & Henry College Friday, Nov. 21 has been known to bring the sounds that will make your mothers chant, your fathers get up and dance, and the preacher's daughter turn the volume up on her stereo. >>

Friday, November 14, 2008
Four Students Complete Summer Chemistry Research
Four Emory & Henry students completed summer research experiences in the materials chemistry lab of E&H chemistry professor Michael Lane. >>

Friday, November 14, 2008
Professor, Students Receive Chemistry Research Grant
An Emory & Henry College chemistry professor is the recipient of a grant that will enable him and E&H students to study chemical bonds that contribute to, among other things, faster and more efficient computer technology. >>

Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Four Students Advance to Finals of Major Theatre Competition
Four Emory & Henry students have advanced to the final auditions of a major professional theatre competition, which will be held in March. >>

Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Grant Enables WEHC to Dramatically Expand Coverage Area
Emory & Henry’s radio station, WEHC, is the recipient of a grant that will enable the College voice to be heard over a recently granted 10,000 watts. >>
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