Monthly Archives: June 2010

Lees-McRae hosts weekly Farmers’ Market on Tate Lawn

Posted on 6/28/2010 by Site Administrator

Tweet On Monday afternoons from 5-7 p.m. Tate Lawn is the place to be in Banner Elk for Lees-McRae’s very own farmers’ market complete with items including local homegrown veggies, fresh maple syrup, all natural beef, pork and chicken and … Continue reading →

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Buxtons settling in at Lees-McRae

Posted on 6/25/2010 by Site Administrator

Tweet President Barry Buxton has only been in office for three weeks, but he is already making a big impression on the campus and community with his plans for the future of Lees-McRae. Known for “rolling up his sleeves and … Continue reading →

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Bob Jones hand carves Lees-McRae shield as gift for President Buxton

Posted on 6/24/2010 by Site Administrator

Tweet President Barry M. Buxton received a special gift to adorn his new office in the historic Rock House when he began his duties as the fifteenth president of Lees-McRae on June 1. Bob Jones, artist, retired Appalachian State University … Continue reading →

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38th Annual Alumni Arts & Crafts Show begins July 10

Posted on 6/23/2010 by Site Administrator

Tweet The 38th Annual Alumni Arts and Crafts Show and Sale will be held July 10-18 in the Cannon Student Center at Lees-McRae College as part of Alumni Frolic Week. Come and check out all the handmade arts and crafts … Continue reading →

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Scott Crawford joins Avery Rotary Club, excels in doctoral program

Posted on 6/15/2010 by Site Administrator

Tweet Scott Crawford, Director of the Global Community Center at Lees-McRae College, has recently been invited to become a member of the Avery County Rotary Club after speaking to the group this past month. Crawford’s involvement will be an excellent … Continue reading →

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Lees-McRae College announces 2010 Designer Showcase House

Posted on 6/15/2010 by Site Administrator

Tweet A host of local designers, contractors and community businesses will bring new life to a 75-year-old historic building on the Lees-McRae College campus. The 2010 Lees-McRae College Designer Showcase House will transform the structure, located in the heart of campus, into a … Continue reading →

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Lees-McRae alumnus and former NFL player Robert G. Ball ’82 dies at 47

Posted on 6/14/2010 by Site Administrator

Tweet Robert G. Ball ’82, Lees-McRae alumnus and former NFL player, died on Thursday, June 10 at the age of 47. A native of Verona, NJ, Ball played football at Lees-McRae College in the early 80s, then went on to … Continue reading →

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Caroline Hart appointed Vice President for Advancement

Posted on 6/11/2010 by Site Administrator

Tweet Lees-McRae College President Barry M. Buxton announced the appointment of Caroline O. Hart as vice president for advancement effective June 1, 2010. Hart comes to Lees-McRae from Barton College in Wilson, NC where she served as assistant vice president … Continue reading →

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Lees-McRae Summer Theatre presents Ragtime: The Musical

Posted on 6/10/2010 by Site Administrator

Tweet Lees-McRae College is gearing up for another exciting season of Lees-McRae Summer Theatre with Ragtime: The Musical opening July 28 in Hayes Auditorium in Banner Elk. Under the direction of Dr. Janet Speer, the show will run from July … Continue reading →

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FORUM at Lees-McRae College begins its 31st season June 22

Posted on 6/7/2010 by Site Administrator

Tweet FORUM at Lees-McRae College kicks off its 31st season on June 22 with Big Ray and the Kool Kats in Hayes Auditorium on the campus in Banner Elk with seven Tuesday evening performances following through the summer. This season … Continue reading →

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Rhea-Lyons Swimming Pool opens for summer hours

Posted on 6/7/2010 by Site Administrator

Tweet Lees-McRae College invites the community to beat the heat this summer in the Rhea-Lyons Swimming Pool at Lees-McRae College. The pool is open to the public Monday through Friday during the month of June. The pool is open daily … Continue reading →

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