Monthly Archives: April 2012

Alumnus of the Month: James “Jim” Edward Mahan ’59

Tweet “Every now and then someone unexpected stops by the Alumni House and we remember why we love Lees-McRae so much. The other day was one of those days,” said Michelle Vance Scott ’86, ’90, assistant director of annual giving … Continue reading

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Summer School registration open now through May 10

Tweet Registration for Lees-McRae College Summer School is open now through May 10. Several courses are offered for academic credit and non-credit during the summer term, May 14-July 20. Courses offered include Appalachian Women, Integrating Photography and Feature Writing, Appalachian … Continue reading

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Commencement exercises are Saturday, May 5 at 10 a.m.; Robert Jepson to deliver commencement address

Tweet Lees-McRae College will hold Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 5 at 10 a.m. at the Williams Physical Education Center. Approximately 230 graduates will become the newest members of the Lees-McRae Alumni Association when degrees are conferred upon them. Lees-McRae … Continue reading

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Two Lees-McRae students chosen to participate in Wake Forest University’s Summer Management Program

Tweet Lees-McRae junior Lindsey Bush and senior Inee Ader will join 110 undergraduate students from throughout the Southeast to participate in the Summer Management Program at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem May 29-July 3. Lindsey and Inee received notification on … Continue reading

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Lees-McRae offers a variety of camps this summer

Tweet Lees-McRae College offers a variety of summer camps for students who seek excitement both in and out of the classroom in a summer climate that is unrivaled. Whether they hit the bike trails or take to the stage, Lees-McRae … Continue reading

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Banner Elk Farmers Market returns to Lees-McRae April 19

Tweet Want to know which tomatoes are ripe for your Fourth of July picnic or how to prepare the perfect veggies and chicken? Come to the farmers market at Lees-McRae and ask a farmer! You can visit the market every … Continue reading

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Lees-McRae librarian Donese Preswood helps spread love of reading through participation in World Book Night April 23

Tweet Lees-McRae College Librarian Donese Preswood has been selected to participate in World Book Night where she will give away special, not-for-resale editions of volume one of The Hunger Games. World Book Night takes place on April 23 is “a … Continue reading

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Mountain storyteller and musician Betty Smith presents free concert April 10 at 7 p.m.

Tweet On Tuesday, April 10th, at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, NC, acclaimed mountain storyteller and musician Betty Smith will present a program of traditional tales and music beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Evans Auditorium. Renowned for her work as … Continue reading

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Dr. John Inscoe delivers Appalachian Heritage Week keynote address April 12 at 7 p.m.

Tweet Thursday night, April 12th, Lees-McRae College presents renowned scholar and author Dr. John Inscoe from the University of Georgia who will deliver the Appalachian Heritage Week keynote address, “Appalachia in Black and White: The Myths and Realities of Race … Continue reading

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