06-May-11

All The World Is A Stage for Recent Graduate

Kate Morton spends a great many hours acting in front of the footlights, but she spends much of her time transforming unusual spaces into performance venues.  And she is thereby transforming unlikely characters into actors.Imagine convincing elementary school children to tackle Shakespeare.  But that’s what Kate has been doing for three years as she routinely presents a 12-week course called “Shakespeare Without Tears” to children in grades 3 through 5. ...

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06-May-11

Students Present Findings to American Chemical Society

Students Present Research at ACS National ConventionJunior Ross Ellis of Abingdon, Va., and senior Gavin Irvine of Hudson, Ohio, presented research posters at the American Chemical Society’s 241st National Meeting & Exposition in Anaheim, Calif. Nearly 9,500 presentations on new discoveries that span science’s horizons — from astronomy to zoology --  were presented at the conference on March 27-31.Ellis' research focused on finding the exposure technique that...

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06-May-11

Spring Semester Exam Schedule

Assigned examination times correspond to regular class meeting times as follows: Class Start Time Date Exam Time Requests for alternate examination times will be considered only in cases of personal illness or family emergencies. Any changes must be approved by the Dean of Faculty. MWF 12 noon TH 1:30 pm TH 11 am Friday, April 26th 8:30 – 11:30 am 1 – 4 pm 6 – 9 pm TH 9:30 am MWF 11 am TH 3 pm Saturday, April 27th 8:30 – 11:...

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06-May-11

Fogg, Strickland Elected to Lead Student Body

Recently, Emory & Henry students took to the polls to elect the next pair of leaders for the Student Government Association.After a close race that found nearly 59 percent of the student body casting a vote, Rachel Fogg of Carlise, Penn. and Leroy Stickland of Landover, Md. have been elected president and vice-president respectively.Fogg, a rising senior, is double majoring in history and public policy and community service. She has spent the past year serving...

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06-May-11

Faculty, Staff Encouraged to Join in Calling Campaign

The Emory & Henry Admissions Office invites members of the College faculty and staff to participate in a calling campaign all next week (April 25 – 29) to reach out to prospective students who have not yet deposited.“Now is a crucial time in the admissions process,” said David Hawsey, vice president of enrollment management. “While we are fortunate to be well ahead of our recruitment results at this time last year, our competitors have begun aggressive outreach to...

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06-May-11

Hope Awards Honor Individuals, Advocacy Center

The Appalachian Center for Community Service at Emory & Henry College recently honored five individuals and one local organization for their service to their communities and the College.The Center bestowed Hope Awards upon Noah Hayden, an E&H senior; Sarah Gillespie, an E&H graduate; Greg McMillan, the E&H vice president of institutional advancement; Dr. George Stainback, an E&H professor of education; and the Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol...

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06-May-11

Exam Dining Hours

Emory & Henry Dining Services announces these changes to its operating hours. The campus community is encouraged to make note of these changes. Simply to Go (M.S.) will be closed on Thursday 4/28 and will operate normally on Friday, April 29, Saturday, April 30. Closed Monday, May 2.Hometown Express -- Closes Friday 4/29.The Hut - Closes Sunday May 1.The Café will serve breakfast  Saturday, April 30 from 7 – 8:30 a.m.The Café will be open for dinner Friday (4/...

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06-May-11

Baccalaureate Service May 6

A baccalaureate service in honor of the Class of 2011 will be held on Friday, May 6th at 4:00 p.m. in Memorial Chapel on the Emory & Henry College campus. Johnson City, Tennessee native and retired United Methodist Bishop Ken Carder, who currently serves as Bishop in Residence at Duke Divinity School, will be the featured speaker in this interfaith worship service that is open to family, friends, and the college community.

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