Monthly Archives: September 2011

Lees-McRae students unite to assist residents of Goose Creek Island after Irene

Posted on 9/22/2011 by Site Administrator

Tweet By Robin Olson On the morning of Saturday, August 27, the residents of Goose Creek Island were surprised by Hurricane Irene’s early arrival. The hurricane reached the island seven hours before the projected time of 11 a.m. Sabra Nethercutt, … Continue reading →

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Melvin Whittenburg ’85 is September’s Alumnus of the Month

Posted on 9/21/2011 by Site Administrator

Tweet Lees-McRae alumnus Melvin Whittenburg ’85 has many wonderful memories of his time on campus, many of which include wearing the green and gold Bobcats football uniform. But Lees-McRae means much more to Whittenburg than the memories made on the … Continue reading →

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Whitesell Costume Shop hosts costume sale October 1

Posted on 9/21/2011 by Site Administrator

Tweet Lees-McRae College Performing Arts will hold the Whitesell Costume Shop Sale on Saturday, October 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Dance Studio under The Exchange College Campus Bookstore. Start your Halloween costume planning early at the … Continue reading →

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Appalachian scholar Dr. William Turner presents lecture September 29

Posted on 9/15/2011 by Site Administrator

Tweet Dr. William Turner, Distinguished Professor of Appalachian Studies and Regional Ambassador from Berea College, will present a program as part of the Stephenson Center for Appalachia’s Lecture Series Thursday, September 29, at Lees-McRae College in the Carson Library. Beginning … Continue reading →

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Good Times Elevated: Homecoming Weekend is September 30-October 2!

Posted on 9/13/2011 by Site Administrator

Tweet Good times are elevated during Lees-McRae College’s Homecoming Weekend 2011! Homecoming events include seven official reunions, NCAA soccer and volleyball, the annual parade down Main Street, a Bobcat Tailgate, the Bobcat Mixer, Athletics Hall of Fame dinner and induction … Continue reading →

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Performing Arts presents musical Curtains Sept. 30-Oct. 4

Posted on 9/12/2011 by Site Administrator

Tweet Lees-McRae College Performing Arts will present the murder mystery musical Curtains Sept. 30-Oct. 4. “Curtains is a backstage whodunit in which an over-hyped and no-talent ‘star’ is murdered during her first curtain call. A Boston detective is called in … Continue reading →

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Founder’s Day ceremony to be held Friday, September 23 with dedication of Rev. Edgar Tufts statue

Posted on 9/12/2011 by Site Administrator

Tweet Lees-McRae College will celebrate Founder’s Day on Friday, September 23 with a special dedication of a life-size bronze sculpture of Founder Rev. Edgar Tufts in Swank Park. The dedication ceremony and will begin at 11 a.m. Commissioned and donated … Continue reading →

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Let It B.E. Music Festival Comes Together for Community

Posted on 9/7/2011 by Site Administrator

Tweet Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk will be the site of a two-day music festival September 16-17 featuring The Get Downs, a local blues rock and roll band. The event will showcase an eclectic mix of local musicians and bands … Continue reading →

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