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Category Archives: Alumni & Friends
Degrees conferred upon 168 graduates; Speaker Elizabeth Roberts gives the Class of 2013 four friendly suggestions
Tweet Lees-McRae College conferred degrees upon 168 graduates during commencement exercises Saturday, May 11 beginning at 11 a.m. inside Williams Gymnasium on the campus in Banner Elk. President of the Student Government Association, Ms. Cassandra Messer, addressed the students, encouraging … Continue reading
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Cycling Olympian Marty Nothstein’s son, Tyler, commits to Lees-McRae College cycling
Tweet Lees-McRae is proud to announce that Tyler Nothstein, son of legendary Olympic cyclist, Marty Nothstein, has committed to riding for the Bobcat Cycling Team beginning the fall of 2013. At the young age of 18, Tyler, a native of … Continue reading
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Alumnus of the Month: Austin Wright ’10
Tweet When talking to Austin Wright you can feel just how much he loves Lees-McRae College. From the feeling of family at LMC, how welcoming and comforting the campus is, or the lifelong friends he has made, he says these … Continue reading
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The new Lees-McRae Alumni Directory – Coming Soon!
Tweet Lees-McRae alumni are scattered across the country and even around the world. But no matter where their lives lead them, Bobcats all share a common bond–the place they started out. That’s why we are working on a new project … Continue reading
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9th annual Mountain Day of Service on April 8
Tweet On Monday, April 8, Lees-McRae will roll up its sleeves and celebrate its 9th annual Mountain Day of Service beginning with a 8:30 a.m. welcome session in Evans Auditorium. Throughout the day groups of students, staff, faculty and volunteers … Continue reading
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McMillan Pazdan Smith selected to design the May School of Nursing and Allied Health
Tweet Lees-McRae is proud to announce they have selected the architecture firm McMillan Pazdan Smith to design the May School of Nursing and Allied Health. With groundbreaking slated for as early as June 2013, this 18,000 square foot facility will … Continue reading
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Alumnus of the Month: Justin Bulla ’08
Tweet When talking to Justin Bulla you can feel his excitement when he recalls his days at Lees-McRae College. A theater student who came to LMC via App State to get a second degree, you can tell Justin found Lees-McRae … Continue reading
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Former Lees-McRae cyclist, Brent Bookwalter ’06, wins Stage 1 of the Tour of Qatar
Tweet Brent Bookwalter, a 2006 graduate of Lees-McRae and 2010 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, won Stage 1 of the Tour of Qatar and had an overall second-place finish. Bookwalter, who went pro in 2008, races for BMC Racing, a Swiss-based … Continue reading
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Alumni Winter Ski Weekend at Beech Mountain on February 23
Tweet Escape to the mountains for Lees-McRae College’s Winter Ski Weekend at Beech Mountain Resort! Scheduled for the weekend of February 23, the Ski Weekend will offer Lees-McRae College alumni, friends and families special rates on lift tickets and rentals at … Continue reading
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Lees-McRae College receives ICAN grant in support of career services
Tweet Lees-McRae College is proud to announce they have received funding from the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) under the Independent College Access Network (ICAN) grant to continue its Career and Life Planning Program for a second year. … Continue reading
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Lees-McRae College receives $1,500 gift from Sustainability For Generations to Come for the Blue Ridge Wildlife Institute
Tweet Lees-McRae College is pleased to announce that in December 2012 Sustainability For Generations to Come (SFGC) gave a $1,500 gift in support of the Blue Ridge Wildlife Institute, which is an integral part of the college’s wildlife rehabilitation program. … Continue reading
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Alumnus of the Month: Garrick Smith ’92
Tweet A proud member of the Class of 1992, Garrick’s class was the first to enter Lees-McRae College as freshmen and graduate as seniors during LMC’s transition from a junior college to a baccalaureate institution. His major was Business Administration … Continue reading
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Bobcats post school record GPA during fall semester
Tweet BANNER ELK, N.C. — The Lees-McRae College athletic department soared to new academic heights this past fall, combining for a grade point average of 3.13 as a department, which ranks as the highest in school history for a single … Continue reading
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Dr. Karen Reesman named director of nursing
Tweet Lees-McRae College is pleased to announce Karen Reesman, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CLNC as Director of Nursing. Her responsibilities will include overseeing the development of the May School of Nursing and Allied Health, the accreditation process for Commission of Collegiate … Continue reading
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Bobcat Athletics Fall season highlights
Tweet The fall semester featured a number of highlights for the Lees-McRae College athletic department, with perhaps the most notable of those being the women’s soccer team repeating as Conference Carolinas regular season championships. Under the direction of first-year head … Continue reading
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Communication Arts and Design Student Show on display in King-Shivell Gallery
Tweet Lees-McRae College and the Division of Creative and Fine Arts are pleased to announce the Communication Arts and Design Student Show. The show will open Thursday, November 15 with a 6 p.m. reception in King-Shivell Gallery in the Cannon … Continue reading
New Opportunity School for Women book signing November 11
Tweet Banner Elk native Jane Baucom Stephenson has been changing lives for twenty five years. Local residents can learn about the extent of her transformative work on November 11th when Stephenson will sign copies of her newest book, Changing Lives … Continue reading
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Lees-McRae College yearbooks are available online at DigitalNC.org
Tweet Do you remember what your classmates looked like in your Lees-McRae College Ontaroga? You can see them all online now at www.digitalnc.org. “This summer, thanks to a donation from alumnus Dr. H.G. Jones, all of the Lees-McRae College yearbooks … Continue reading
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CANCELLED: Career Services presents minor league baseball exec Tyler Tumminia November 8
Tweet Due to the impending Nor’easter in the northeast, Tyler Tumminia had to cancel her speaking engagement at Lees-McRae College on Nov. 8. Career Services hopes to reschedule her visit during the spring semester. —————————————————————— Lees-McRae College Career Services will … Continue reading
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Owen, Neese presented with alumni awards during Homecoming Weekend
Tweet Lees-McRae College presented Banner Elk Town Manager Rick Owen with the 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award and Alumni Board immediate past president Lynn Swisher Neese with the 2012 Alumni Service Award during the Green and Gold Alumni Brunch on Saturday, … Continue reading
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Career Services hosts successful Graduate School Fair
Tweet Lees-McRae College Career Services hosted its first Graduate School Fair Sept. 26 from noon to 4 p.m. in Evans Auditorium in the Cannon Student Center. Several representatives were on hand to recruit for their respective graduate programs including Appalachian … Continue reading
President Barry Buxton announces prestigious Shelton Scholars program
Tweet Lees-McRae College is pleased to announce the establishment of the Shelton Scholars program named in honor of Ed and Dotti Shelton for their generous and humble leadership, guidance and support of Lees-McRae College. The Shelton Scholars program will be … Continue reading
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Ellen Beinhorn tells the story of Poet Laureates October 4 at 7 p.m. in the Carson Library
Tweet Do you know who was the first Poet Laureate of the United States? How about the present one? If you do not have a good answer, come to Lees-McRae College on Thursday, October 4, at 7:00 p.m. to hear … Continue reading
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Staley Distinguished Christian Scholar Lecture Series at Lees-McRae College features Dr. Ralph C. Wood October 22-23
Tweet The Staley Distinguished Christian Scholar Lecture Series at Lees-McRae College is pleased to host Dr. Ralph C. Wood on October 22-23 in Evans Auditorium in the Cannon Student Center on the campus of Lees-McRae College. He will present two … Continue reading
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Performing Arts presents Legally Blonde, the musical October 4-7
Tweet Lees-McRae College Performing Arts presents the musical Legally Blonde Oct. 4-7 in the Broyhill Theatre of Hayes Auditorium. Sorority star Elle Woods doesn’t take “no” for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone “serious,” Elle puts … Continue reading
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Dr. Michael Joslin presents lecture on his latest book, Mountain Spring, September 27
Tweet Award winning photographer and writer Dr. Michael Joslin will present a slide show/lecture at Lees-McRae College on September 27 as part of the Stephenson Center for Appalachia Lecture Series. Based on his latest book, Mountain Spring, Joslin’s presentation will … Continue reading
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Study Abroad Fair is September 6 in Evans Auditorium
Tweet “In which direction will you walk?” That’s the question Career Services is asking students to consider this fall during the Study Abroad Fair held in Evans Auditorium in the Cannon Student Center on Thursday, September 6, from noon to … Continue reading
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Lees-McRae College welcomes businesses to participate in the Career and Internship Fair October 24
Tweet Lees-McRae College welcomes businesses, agencies and organizations to participate in the Job and Internship Fair on October 24 in the Cannon Student Center. For the second year, Career Services is organizing this event to provide students with options for … Continue reading
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Professor, photographer and author Dr. Michael Joslin releases new book, Mountain Spring: A Personal Journey through the Season in Appalachia
Tweet “Bitter winters help me realize more fully than ever that spring in the mountains is a good time and place to be alive. Whatever the disappointments or setbacks of the rest of the year, spring brings new beginnings and … Continue reading
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Lees-McRae College announces new May School of Nursing and Allied Health
Tweet Based on student interest, marketplace demand and the generous donation from Daniel and Dianne May, Lees-McRae College is pleased to offer undergraduate degree programs in Nursing and Allied Health, pending accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) … Continue reading
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President Barry Buxton speaks to Mountain Television Network on This Week in the High Country
Tweet Lees-McRae College President Barry Buxton recently spoke to Mountain Television Network’s Terry Smith on This Week in the High Country. President Buxton shared news and updates on behalf of the College during the 30-minute program. Follow this link to … Continue reading
Former NFL player Leonard Wheeler ’89 to speak at Opening Convocation Thursday at 3:30 p.m.
Tweet Lees-McRae College will hold the Opening Convocation ceremony on Thursday, August 16 at 3:30 p.m. in the Broyhill Theatre in Hayes Auditorium. Opening Convocation is an important part of the academic tradition at Lees-McRae. Literally a ‘coming together’ of … Continue reading
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Dr. Len Indianer presents lecture on his latest novel, The H Factor, August 21 at Lees-McRae College
Tweet Dr. Len Indianer will present a lecture on his latest novel, The H Factor, Tuesday, August 21 at 7 p.m. in Evans Auditorium in the Cannon Student Center on the campus of Lees-McRae College. An international thriller, The H … Continue reading
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Preservation North Carolina awards Deborah Buxton and Lees-McRae College with 2012 Carraway Award for restoration of Daniel Boone VI Cottage
Tweet Lees-McRae College is pleased to announce that Preservation North Carolina awarded Deborah Buxton and the College a 2012 Gertrude S. Carraway Award of Merit for the restoration of the Daniel Boone VI Cottage. The Carraway Awards are presented each … Continue reading
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Alumna of the Month: Sara Travis ’08
Tweet Sara Travis is originally from Jacksonville, Florida and graduated from Lees-McRae in 2008 with a major in Wildlife Rehabilitation and a minor in Psychology. She is currently working at the Palm Beach Zoo, in Palm Beach, Florida as an … Continue reading
REEL ROCK Film Tour returns to Lees-McRae September 13
Tweet On Thursday, September 13 Lees-McRae College Outdoor Programs will host the seventh annual REEL ROCK Film Tour at 8:00 p.m. in Evans Auditorium in the Cannon Student Center at Lees-McRae College. “We are so excited to be hosting this … Continue reading
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Celebrated conductor John Clanton to direct music for LMST’s production of Show Boat opening Wednesday in Hayes Auditorium
Tweet Lees-McRae Summer Theatre is honored to have among its cast and crew renowned conductor John Clanton as the music director for Show Boat opening Wednesday in Hayes Auditorium. Retired from the U.S. Army as Lieutenant Colonel, Clanton conducted some … Continue reading
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Join us for Barefoot and Barbecue on Tate Lawn July 13 from 4-7 p.m.
Tweet Lees-McRae College invites alumni and friends to join us on Tate Lawn for Barefoot and BBQ Friday, July 13 from 4-7 p.m. Kick off your shoes and dance to the music from the Nightlife Band and enjoy a barbecue … Continue reading
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Alumnus of the Month: Shane Michael Koerber ’04
Tweet Married to Staci Watson Koerber ’07 Ingalls, NC Major: Elementary Education Shane grew up near Banner Elk. Known somewhat as a shy guy, Shane chose Lees-McRae because it is located in the mountains he dearly loves and because of … Continue reading
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Lees-McRae College introduces new Family Association
Tweet Lees-McRae College is pleased to introduce the new Family Association, a program designed to inform and engage family members in the life of the College. Efforts are being made by the association to include parents and family members in … Continue reading
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Grand opening and dedication of the Dan and Dianne May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is July 12 at 11 a.m.
Tweet Lees-McRae College will celebrate the grand opening and dedication of the Dan and Dianne May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 12, on the campus in Banner Elk. The new home of the Blue Ridge Wildlife Institute … Continue reading
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Former LMC cycling coach Doug Owen named director of cycling
Tweet Doug Owen has been named Director of Cycling at Lees-McRae College. In this position, Owen will manage the cycling team and will continue the growth of the cycling studies program. “Doug understands the larger vision for cycling at Lees-McRae, … Continue reading
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Stephenson Lecture Series begins July 11 with storyteller Orville Hicks
Tweet If you are looking to gain insight into Appalachian culture or seeking to enrich your summer experience, reserve three Wednesdays in July to participate in the John B. Stephenson Lecture Series at Lees-McRae College. Scholar, teacher, humanist and caretaker … Continue reading
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Summer Theatre kicks off with Seussical, the musical, June 27; Box office opens June 14
Tweet Lees-McRae College Summer Theatre will open for the 2012 season on June 27 with the magical and charming Seussical, the musical, a family favorite full of colorful characters from the famous works of Dr. Seuss. The fast paced comedy … Continue reading
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Degrees conferred upon 230 during commencement exercises; Speaker Robert S. Jepson encourages the Class of 2012 to ‘make a difference’
Tweet Lees-McRae College conferred degrees upon 230 graduates during commencement exercises Saturday, May 5 beginning at 10 a.m. inside Williams Gymnasium on the campus in Banner Elk. Mr. Robert S. Jepson, Jr., president and chief executive officer of Jepson Associates … Continue reading
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LMC student Walter Ford selected as finalist in ASU’s Appalachian Adventure Achievement Award
Tweet Lees-McRae student Walter Ford was recently chosen as a finalist in ASU’s Appalachian Adventure Achievement Award (A4) for the 17-23 year old division. Appalachian State University’s Outdoor Programs began the award in 2011 and continued the tradition by awarding … Continue reading
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Athletic Training Education reaccredited by Commission on Accreditation for Athletic Training Education
Tweet Athletic Training Education program has been reaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Athletic Training Education. The program will not need another onsite visit until 2020-21. “Extending the reaccreditation date is a testimony to the high quality curriculum of … Continue reading
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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