28-Aug-12

Reichard Retirement Marks Era of Historic Progress

President Rosalind Reichard announced today that she will step down at the end of the 2012-13 academic year.  Her retirement will mark an era of leadership that has been highlighted by historic levels of campus construction, the development of innovative academic programs, and a dramatic increase in national recognition for the 176-year-old institution.A highly experienced college educator and administrator, Reichard was named president in 2006, becoming the...

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03-Aug-12

College Videos to Air During Olympics in Local TV Markets

Emory & Henry College has produced a series of commercials that are currently airing during the 2012 London Games on the networks of NBC Universal in the Roanoke, Va. and Tri-Cities, Tenn./Va. The first commercial focuses on the fact that E&H student-athletes make an impact through the pursuit of their professional careers. The second promotional spot quantifies the transformational impact of the E&H academic community by focusing on key...

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14-Aug-12

E&H Presents Henderson and Friends Sept. 6

Emory & Henry College will present Wayne Henderson and Friends in a concert of traditional Appalachian music Thursday evening, Sept. 6 in Memorial Chapel, on the college campus. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Henderson is known the world over not only for his musicianship, but for his craftsmanship as an instrument maker. Members of the band include Henderson, with his lightning-fast "pinch picking" guitar style; Helen White, an old time fiddle player and folk...

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18-Aug-12

E&H Welcomes New and Returning Students To Campus

Emory & Henry College welcomes new and returning students to its campus this week. Fall semester classes begin Tuesday, Aug. 21. To see photos from the start of the academic year, click here.

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20-Aug-12

Bates-Smith Performs ‘Agate Hill to Appomattox’ Sept. 11 at E&H

Emory & Henry College will present Barbara Bates Smith’s performance of “Agate Hill to Appomattox” Tuesday, Sept., 11,   at 7:30 p.m. in Wiley Hall Auditorium.  The one-woman play was adapted by Bates-Smith from the works of New York Times bestselling authors Lee Smith, Ron Rash, and Allan Gurganus.  Musical accompaniment is by Jeff Sebens.  The presentation features home-front glimpses from varying perspectives of the Civil War -- from Lee...

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20-Aug-12

Nenonen, Kincaid Take Arts Positions at Emory & Henry

Abingdon artist Anna Kaarina Nenonen has been named curator of The 1912 Gallery, part of the Division of Visual and Performing Arts at Emory & Henry College.  In addition, ceramist Lindsey E. Kincaid has accepted the position of arts assistant in the Office of the Arts Coordinator and The 1912 Gallery within the division. In addition to their artistic talents, they bring the assets of educators and administrators to their jobs.Nenonen is a native of Finland....

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20-Aug-12

The 1912 Gallery to Display Works of Figurative Painter

The works of a contemporary figurative painter will be on exhibit at The 1912 Gallery of Emory & Henry College from Sept. 18 through Oct. 20.Josh George will speak about his work during an Artalk on Monday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Board of Visitors Lounge of Van Dyke Center. The 1912 Gallery, located at the Emory Train Depot, will open at 6:30 p.m. for viewing and after the Artalk for a reception with the artist.  George’s lush, crusty, saturated and...

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20-Aug-12

Summer Activities of Staff and Faculty Featured in Slide Show

Emory & Henry President Rosalind Reichard kicked off the academic year last week with a college community meeting that featured a slide show of employee activities during the summer.Images in the slideshow feature E&H employees at work and on vacation. Photographs show employees travelling throughout the country and in other parts of the world, most often with students who were engaged in study abroad opportunities. Other photographs show E&H employees...

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