15-Jul-11

Royal Reunion

Debbie Robinson's Facebook status sums up the event perfectly:        “Gas for trip to Emory & Henry College = $3.99 per gallon;     Overnight at Blakemore House = $52 per night;     Watching Royal Wedding with my college girlfriends...PRICELESS.”Debbie (E&H ’80) drove to Emory from Cambridge, Ohio. Eve Solomon (’80) drove in from Charlottesville, Virginia.  And Susan Taylor Leathers (’81)...

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15-Jul-11

Emory & Henry Hosts July 15 Summer Visit Day

E&H Welcomes Prospective Students To Summer Visit DayRegister Online Emory & Henry College welcomes all prospective students and their families to campus for the institution’s first official 2011-12 visit day. Summer Visit Day takes place on Friday, July 15, with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. inside Wiley Hall. Opening remarks will also begin promptly at 9 a.m. inside Wiley Hall.Prospective students and families will be treated to sessions involving the...

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17-Jul-11

Thomas Has Special Seat to American History

Wouldn’t it be amazing to have a bird’s eye view when the biggest news in the world is going down?  Robby Thomas (’01) had just such a view recently as he was sitting ringside for the capture of Osama Bin Laden.Robby is a manager in the U.S. Secretary of State’s 24/7 Operations Center.  In this role, Robby’s team works at all hours to make certain that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is fully informed of all current matters.  The team writes briefs for...

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17-Jul-11

Blackburn Helps Visitors Get to the Heart of what Southwest Virginia has to Offer

If you want to travel ‘round the mountain you really should start at Heartwood.  Or at least, that’s the hope if Diana Blackburn has anything to do with it.Blackburn (’87) has been working since 2005 as the executive director of ’Round the Mountain: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Network. A project that has just been completed is the Artisan Trails of Southwest Virginia that encourages people to tour Southwest Virginia with an eye toward the arts, culture and...

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24-Jul-11

McMurray Honored With Staff Award

A Custodian for Emory & Henry College was recently honored by her fellow employees as the March recipient of the Blue & Gold Staff Award. The recipient, Sherry McMurray, has served the College for 24 years as a member of the Facilities staff.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 College community as well....

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25-Jul-11

Virginia Private College Week

Virginia Private College Week is an opportunity for rising juniors, seniors, and transfer students to learn about the quality and affordability of Virginia's private colleges. During the week of July 25 - July 29, the 25 member institutions of the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV) will host two daily programs for interested students and their families.The programs include campus tours and information sessions about admissions, financial aid, academic...

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27-Jul-11

Update: Glade Spring Volunteers and Donations Information

Update: Glade Spring Volunteers and Donations Information UPDATE: May 16, 2011 11:15 a.m.At the request of Washington County VA, People Inc is going door-to-door in tornado affected areas this week to help residents complete an Insurance Verification Survey. This info will help the County prove the need for federal assistance. Employees will have a People Inc ID and the survey with a County hotline number. If you have friends or family who were affected, please...

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28-Jul-11

Economic Resources for Rural Virginia Defined in 2011 Forums

Local officials are searching for resources to support economic development initiatives within Virginia counties and cities.“Emphasis must be placed on the need for each community to fully assess its strengths and weaknesses and then develop a proactive plan to build its economic power base,” said Otis Brown, vice rector of Longwood University.  “Business as usual is a thing of the past.”Emory & Henry College, Longwood University, the Virginia Tech Office of...

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