Monthly Archives: November 2010

Brittany Yates receives Community Impact Student Award from North Carolina Campus Compact

Tweet Brittany Yates of Lees-McRae College recently received North Carolina Campus Compact’s fifth Community Impact Student Award. Yates was one of thirty-four college students across the state who received the award for making significant, innovative contributions to their campus’ efforts … Continue reading

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Lees-McRae Division of Education and Teacher Education chosen one of four NC programs to participate in pilot NC FALCON program

Tweet Lees-McRae College and the Division of Education and Teacher Education is proud to announce that the College is one of four in North Carolina permitted to pilot NC FALCON with their pre-service teachers, along with NC State and UNC … Continue reading

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Mentorship Program established to further engage students, aid retention efforts

Tweet The Lees-McRae College Retention Committee has established a mentorship program to enhance retention efforts at the College and further engage students within the College and greater community. The Mentorship Program has grown from the Retention Committee and the early … Continue reading

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Walk like an Italian! Study history, culture and landscape on a 10-day walking tour of Liguria and Toscana regions of Italy

Tweet Walk like an Italian with Lees-McRae students and faculty as they embark on a 10-day journey to Italy in fall 2011. Study history, culture and landscape on a walking tour through the beautiful regions of Liguria and Toscana in … Continue reading

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Lees-McRae takes early lead in all three Joby Hawn Cup categories following fall season rankings

Tweet High Point, NC – Lees-McRae College has taken an early lead in the Conference Carolinas Joby Hawn Cup with the completion of all the fall sports league championships. The Hawn Cup is awarded to the league member that shows … Continue reading

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This week is Hunger and Poverty Week: Local and Global Perspective; Events include Thanksgiving Meal Drive, Mr. & Mrs. Turkey Pageant and a panel discussion

Tweet Be a part of Lees-McRae College’s Hunger and Poverty Week: Local and Global Perspective taking place November 15-19. The week is full of service and fun, all in the spirit of giving thanks and giving back. The College is … Continue reading

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Trustees approve tuition freeze for 2011-2012 academic year

Tweet In these tough economic times, Lees-McRae College is taking the extraordinary step of freezing tuition in its tracks. The Board of Trustees approved the tuition freeze during the fall board meeting October 29. News reports indicate that most colleges … Continue reading

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Stephenson Center presents lecture, “Appalachian Women” by Kathy Olson November 18 at 7 p.m.

Tweet Appalachian scholar Kathy Olson will present a lecture, “Appalachian Women” on Thursday, November 18, at 7:00 p.m. in the Stafford Room in the Carson Library of Lees-McRae College. Sponsored by the Stephenson Center for Appalachia, the lecture is free … Continue reading

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Performing Arts presents Almost, Maine on the Hayes Auditorium stage November 18-21

Tweet Almost, Maine will delight the audiences at Lees-McRae College, opening November 18, with laughter, heartbreak, and hope. Almost Maine is not a show to be missed. Dr. Michael Hannah directs this play written by John Cariani. On a Friday … Continue reading

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