08-Apr-11

College Hires New Volleyball Coach

Emory, VA.   A successful high school coach with strong ties to club volleyball in the southeastern United States has been selected as the head volleyball coach at Emory & Henry College.  Dan Clotfelter served as head volleyball coach at Walker School in Atlanta, Ga., building that high school program into a state powerhouse.  During his eight-year tenure at Walker, the team competed in four Final Fours, three Elite Eights and one Sweet Sixteen...

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10-Apr-11

Students Present Research at Southern Sociological Society Annual Meeting

A group of E&H sociology students joined sociologists from more than 10 states to present research at the Southern Sociological Society Annual Meeting April 6-9 in Jacksonville, FL. Seniors Ali Nail, Kelli Smith, April Smith, and Erika Wright presented research on attitudes toward immigration, confidence in the federal government post-Katrina, the impact of religion on worldviews, and religion and sexuality. The students developed their research papers during the...

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11-Apr-11

Firefighter for a day

Emory & Henry College will host a demonstration about what life is like as a firefighter or first responder by the Glade Spring rescue squad and the Meadowview volunteer fire department Monday, April 11, from 3-6 p.m. in front of Van Dyke Hall. They will talk with students about careers as an EMT/firefighter as well as present examples of techniques such as the Jaws of Life.  Members of the campus and community are invited to attend this interactive and...

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12-Apr-11

Student Tosses Around a Little Dirt on the Weekend

On any given weekend during the spring and summer, you don’t have to travel far to hear the engines roar and to watch the dirt fly at a local race track. It’s a life that finds a mix of veteran drivers battling the next generation of NASCAR hopefuls where you will find Daniel Baggerly, one part Emory & Henry student and one part driver of the No.16 B&B Motorsports dirt super late model racing team.The sophomore from Rural Retreat, Va. is majoring in...

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12-Apr-11

Jane Brinkman Receives Staff Award for Dedication to College and Community

A Business Office Manager for Emory & Henry College is being honored by her fellow employees as the March recipient of the Blue & Gold Staff Award. The recipient, Jane Brinkman, has served the College for five years as a member of the Business and Finance Office.The Blue & Gold Staff Award was created to recognize outstanding Emory & Henry employees who go above and beyond the call of duty -- not only in their respective positions, but in the...

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15-Apr-11

Graduation News Release

The graduate news release form is designed to assist students with posting graduation notices in their hometown newspapers, free of charge.  Graduating students need to visit http://www.ehc.edu/graduate-news-release-form to submit their information online. Students must provide a valid E&H e-mail address to complete the form.  If you would like a photo sent to your hometown newspaper, please email the photo to Brent Treash, Assistant to the Director of...

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16-Apr-11

Preview Day Set for April 16

Preview your future home with a special day full of unique activities and events designed to make college-level transition simple and fun!Whether you’ve decided on E&H or still yet undecided, this day promises to give all accepted students and families answers to numerous questions surrounding campus life. First-time guests to E&H will also have the chance to take part in personalized campus tours given by top-notch students from Emory & Henry’s Blue &...

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16-Apr-11

College Hosts Leadership Conference for Active Student Leaders

Emory & Henry College has many outstanding student leaders who serve in positions through student organizations, athletics, Greek Life, Residence Life, student employment opportunities, and many more. To assist in further developing the leadership skills of our active student leaders, the Office of Student Life will be hosting the first on-campus Student Activities Leadership Conference on Saturday, April 16. The theme of the conference is Legacy & Leadership...

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