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Kyra Bishop: A Builder’s Ally and Community Partner
Kyra Bishop, ’77, truly is in the business of building. She gives us a glimpse into how she arrived where she is today, CFO and co-owner of Berry Enterprises based in Chilhowie, Virginia.
Letter From The President
From the Desk of
John W. Wells
This issue of the E&H Magazine Extra focuses on the establishment of the Emory & Henry College School of Business, which is part of a major academic reorganization that is intended to better apply the liberal arts to the world of work while reinforcing our mission to serve our region.
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Withers Named Dean of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Lisa Withers, associate professor of music, is enthusiastic about her new role as dean of the E&H School of Arts and Sciences.
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New Staff Boosts WEHC Programming
Ivy Sheppard brings experience as a radio host, audio engineer and producer to her role as general manager of the college and community station, WEHC-FM, 90.7, at Emory & Henry.
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Scholarship Honors Beloved Professor
Dr. George Treadwell came to Emory & Henry in 1970 to teach biology and, across the many years of his career at the College, he impacted numerous people. But perhaps none as vivid or lasting as the influence he had on E&H alumnus Dr. John Joyce (’72).
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Fleet Trains in National Program
Dr. Christine Fleet, E&H professor of biology, was chosen to attend a training session with the Genomics Education Partnership, where she learned from biology faculty from around the country.
“I was able to bring tools back that will let students use genomics databases to interpret genetic information related to the insulin signaling pathway in fruit flies, and potentially have the opportunity to publish their results,” said Fleet.
“I was able to bring tools back that will let students use genomics databases to interpret genetic information related to the insulin signaling pathway in fruit flies, and potentially have the opportunity to publish their results,” said Fleet.
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Executive Education: An innovative resource for growing local business
The E&H School of Business Executive Education programs offer both online and onsite sessions. Three open enrollment programs offer solutions for individuals and small teams to work on innovation and improved business performance.
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New Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Launched
“We expect our graduates to be caring leaders and change agents in the healthcare disciplines,” said Dr. Laurie Anne Ferguson, recently named founding dean of the School of Nursing, of the potential impact the new School of Nursing may have on the region.
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E&H Honors Diversity Awareness
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) produced many virtual events for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January and throughout Black History Month in February and Women’s History Month in March.
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Ampersand 2021 Virtual Edition
Each year students showcase their projects to the campus, community, alumni, parents and community partners on Ampersand Day in the spring.
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College Provides Information to Students and Access to Vaccinations
On April 14 the College, in conjunction with Ballad Health, held a COVID vaccination clinic in the McGlothlin Center for the Arts where 67 individuals were vaccinated.
News from Campus… and Beyond
In-person Commencement Held on May 8
In-person commencement ceremonies were held May 8 at Fred Selfe Stadium, following new guidance from Governor Northam.
Plans for Return to Campus Underway
Emory & Henry has announced plans to return to in-person learning on August 16, 2021 with a normal academic calendar, increased face-to-face instruction and recreational campus activities.
The B.G. Raines Forum Improves Education in the Region
“For 31 years, the B.G. Raines Education Forum has brought exemplary educators and leaders from all regions of our nation to Southwest Virginia,” said Dr. Sandra Frederick, E&H Education Department chair. “The speakers provide our local educators and community partners with insights into student learning, current educational research, and sound teaching pedagogy that can immediately be taken back into our regional schools.”
Mass Communications Students Gain Industry Experience
Students from three Emory & Henry mass communications classes developed media materials – audio PSAs, a press kit and a PR package – for several Southwest Virginia Federally Qualified Health Centers to raise awareness for colorectal cancer. “The quality of the students’ products were top notch,” said Jaime Zoellner, associate director of the University ofVirginia’s Cancer Center Without Walls.
Chamber Honors E&H Employees
Allison Mays (’95), senior advancement officer for Major Gifts and Planned Giving at Emory & Henry was elected president of the Washington County (Va.) Chamber of Commerce.
Students Guaranteed Placement in Post-Grad Programs
Emory & Henry College has signed an Articulation Agreement with the University of Lynchburg that will give a qualifying Emory & Henry senior majoring in Exercise Science a guaranteed spot in the University of Lynchburg’s Athletic Training graduate program.
Emory & Henry Ranks Among Top Colleges in Virginia
Emory & Henry College has been awarded top ranking status for Best Colleges in Virginia by Intelligent.com, a higher education resource guide. Intelligent.com analyzed 189 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 48 making it to the final list. The ranking takes into account the College’s performance in areas such as curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation and post-graduate employment. In addition, Virginia Living magazine recognizes E&H on their Top Schools and Universities 2021 list.
Students Volunteer at Migrant Health Fair
Anna Fuller, a senior at Emory & Henry who interned at the Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Alianza de Salud, asked her fellow Spanish students to volunteer at the drive-through health fair in May. Community members received free health screenings and other health services.
Update from The van Vlissingen Center
The following data regarding the Center’s programming is from August 2020 to the present. Get involved! Ask Director Lee Svete how you can make a difference, lsvete@ehc.edu. www.ehc.edu/careers
Creativity Propels Student Projects
“The student performers have adapted to this project with patience, creativity and a willingness to tackle new challenges,” said Kevin Dudley, assistant professor, head of design and production in the E&H Theatre Department.
Students Participate in “Shaping Our Future”
E&H students and faculty joined more than 35 colleges and universities to take part in the nation’s largest deliberative democracy event for young people. The virtual event hosted by Stanford University, Berggruen Institute, and Equal Citizens brought 1,500 young people together for democratic deliberation, rather than partisan debate.
The Kitchen Closet Opens for Students with Food Insecurities
Food insecurity is a problem for students on college campuses across the country; many do not have funds to purchase food.
Hope Awards 2021
The Appalachian Center for Civic Life honored individuals and organizations in the region for their service to the community and the College at the 20th annual Hope Awards on Monday, April 26. The following were honored:
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Homecoming 2021
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PLEASE NOTE that we now have online events as well as in-person events. So you can participate and connect no matter what your travel plans are!
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Harold Craw ’99 Harold was named the 2020 E&H Distinguished Alumnus of the Year by the E&H Alumni Association. Read more…
Josh Stamper ’07 Josh was selected as the 2020 E&H Young Alumnus of the Year by the E&H Alumni Association. Read more…
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