| December 17 |
Award From German Institute Recognizes History Professor's Outstanding Dissertation
Visiting Professor of History Michael Meng was recently awarded the prestigious Fritz Stern Prize, given annually by the German Historical Institute. |
| December 10 |
Annie Ingram's New Appointment to Thomson Professorship Furthers Initiatives in Environmental Studies
Annie Merrill Ingram has been appointed as Davidson's inaugural Todd and Melissa Thomson Professor of Environmental Studies. Ingram, a professor of English who specializes in 19th- century American literature, has been serving as the college's Environmental Studies Coordinator since the subject was approved as an academic concentration in 2007. |
| December 07 |
Alumnus Who Defended Alleged 9/11 Terrorist Stresses Importance of Lawful Process
U.S. Navy Captain Prescott L. Prince '76 visited the Davidson campus Dec. 3. Prince, deputy chief defense counsel in the Office of Military Commissions-Defense, spent nine months as defense attorney for the mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, bombings of the Pentagon and the World Trade Center, Khalid Sheik Mohammed. |
| December 03 |
Wolfgang Christian's Professional Peers Honor His Commitment to Teaching Physics
Davidson's Brown Professor of Physics, Wolfgang Christian, has been recognized for his commitment to teaching excellence. Christian was recently honored with the George B. Pegram Award, which is presented to a member of the Southeast Section of the American Physical Society who has made outstanding contributions to physics education. |
| December 03 |
Abbott Will Unveil New Poetry Volume in Public Reading at Davidson
Tony Abbott will read from the new book on Sunday afternoon, December 6, at 3 p.m. in Tyler-Tallman Hall of Sloan Music Center. |
| November 30 |
Gift Fair Provides Means of Honoring Friends While Helping People in Real Need
On Sunday, December 6, Davidson College will hold its 17th annual Alternative Gift Fair in the Brown Atrium of the Alvarez College Union from 2 to 4 p.m. |
| November 16 |
Confirmed Instance of Tuberculosis at Davidson
Davidson College officials announced today that the Mecklenburg County Health Department has confirmed that a member of the Davidson College community has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis disease. |
| November 11 |
Annual Warner House Gala Will Support AIDS Care and Research At Home and Abroad
Warner Hall eating house at Davidson College will host its fifth annual Red and Black Ball on Saturday, Dec. 5, to benefit organizations involved in AIDS patient care and research. The event begins at 8 p.m. and ends at 1 a.m. in the Lilly Gallery of Chambers Building, and features the band "Sunset Drive," complimentary desserts, a cash bar and a silent auction. |
| November 11 |
Student Singers and Community Choristers Tune Up to Perform Mozart Requiem
Davidson's Concert Choir, composed of college students and community members, will perform Mozart's "Requiem" on Monday, November 23. |
| November 11 |
Connor House Honored for Outstanding Support of Breast Cancer Research Charity
The women of Connor Eating House recently received quite an honor for their commitment to service. Friends For An Earlier Breast Cancer Test, Connor's partner organization, named a $40,000 research grant in honor of the house to recognize Connor's efforts in raising money and awareness for breast cancer research. |
| November 11 |
A Cappella Concert Will Benefit Children and Families Coping with Autism
Senior student Billy Powers is organizing a concert with Davidson's three student a cappella ensembles on Sunday evening, Nov. 15, to raise money to help local autistic children. |
| November 09 |
Artist Series Presents Montana Repertory Performing Classic "To Kill a Mockingbird"
The Montana Repertory Theatre will present the classic American tale To Kill a Mockingbird on stage at Davidson College on Thursday evening, November 12. The play will begin at 8 p.m. in Duke Family Performance Hall. The presentation at Davidson is part of the college's C. Shaw and Nancy K. Smith Artist Series of performances. |
| November 06 |
Appearance by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Will Highlight Dedication of Vann Center for Ethics
Davidson College will dedicate its new Vann Center for Ethics with a day of events on Monday, Nov. 16. The celebration will begin with a dedication ceremony at 4 p.m. outside the Vann Center for Ethics, in Eumenean Hall. At 7 p.m., Roger Goodell, commissioner of the National Football League and leading athletic reformer, will offer brief remarks and then take questions in a discussion in Duke Family Performance Hall. |
| November 06 |
Davidson College Will Dedicate Carole and Marcus Weinstein Center on Tuesday, Nov. 10
Davidson College will honor a former president and a longtime friend of the college with the dedication of the Carole and Marcus Weinstein Center on Tuesday, Nov. 10. |
| November 06 |
Theatrical Production Will Chronicle Alice's Wacky Trip Through Wonderland
The Davidson College Theatre Department invites the public to a bold dramatic adaptation of the literary classic Alice in Wonderland Wednesday, Nov. 11, through Sunday, Nov. 15. |
| November 04 |
Two Professional Associations Honor Faculty Neuroscientist as a "Fellow"
The two leading associations for psychology have both recently honored a Davidson professor by electing him as a "Fellow" of their organizations. |
| November 02 |
President Kuykendall's Honor Code Address Highlights Fall Convocation
An inspirational address about the Honor Code by President Emeritus John W. Kuykendall ‘59 served as the highlight for Fall Convocation recently. |
| November 02 |
Davidson Will Host National Guard College Fishing Northern Regional Championship; Reel Life Festival Set for Davidson Village Green Nov. 7
National Guard FLW College Fishing is heading to Lake Norman Nov. 7-9, for its $100,000 Northern Regional Championship, hosted by Davidson. As part of the regional championship, college teams will compete for a top award of $50,000. Davidson will also host the Reel Life Festival on Saturday, Nov. 7, from noon to 4 p.m. in conjunction with the Northern Regional Championship. |
| October 27 |
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Thomas Friedman Will Speak at Davidson
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and nationally syndicated columnist Thomas L. Friedman will speak at Davidson College at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Friedman will discuss environmental issues in a lecture titled "Hot, Flat and Crowded-An Update." A book signing will follow the lecture. |
| October 26 |
Exhibition and Lecture on "Staring' Will Provide New Look at This Old Subject
Rosemarie Garland-Thomson will be at Davidson on Thursday evening, October 29, for a public conversation with Davidson Professor of English Ann Fox entitled "Disability in Public," and opening of the art exhibit based on her work titled "Staring." |
| October 23 |
Charlotte Named a Member of the League of Teachers Institutes
The Yale National Initiative announced today that the Charlotte Teachers Institute (CTI) has become the newest member of its League of Teachers Institutes. |
| October 22 |
Professor Receives Grant to Explore Exercise as Help in Overcoming Cocaine Addiction
Davidson psychologist Mark Smith has received a grant of almost $1 million to test the beneficial effects of exercise in overcoming cocaine addiction. |
| October 21 |
Davidson Invites Visiting Families to Enjoy Broad Scope of Campus Activities
Davidson College will welcome students' parents and family members to Family Weekend from Friday, Oct. 23, to Sunday, Oct. 25. |
| October 20 |
Deadline Approaches to Register for Alumni Association-Sponsored Weekend on Diversity
The Davidson College Alumni Association is sponsoring a weekend of activities November 6-8 to support the college's ongoing efforts to diversify its family and better serve its alumni of color and international alumni. |
| October 16 |
Veteran Student Actors Will Energize Classic French Farce "Tartuffe" on the Stage
The Davidson College theatre department will present Tartuffe, the masterwork of 17th-century French comic playwright Moliere, on October 23-25 and October 30-31. |
| October 15 |
American Chamber Players Will Launch Concert Series Season
Davidson College will launch its annual Concert Series of performances by outstanding musicians on Tuesday evening, Oct. 20, with the American Chamber Players. |
| October 08 |
Davidson Grad Jehan Shamsid-Deen '01 Is Contestant on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire"
Jehan Shamsid-Deen, a 2001 graduate of Davidson College, will appear on ABC's syndicated television show Who Wants to be a Millionaire this Friday, Oct. 9. |
| October 07 |
Sophomore's Peace-Making Interests Lead her to Moderate a U.N. Session
As moderator of a session at the UN on its "International Day of Peace," Allie Francis '12 fielded questions during a panel discussion that featured U.N. officials and luminaries such as Jane Goodall. |
| October 06 |
Five Charlotte Area Alumni Are Elected to Davidson Alumni Positions
Five Charlotte-area Davidson College alumni have been elected to various positions within the Davidson Alumni Association. |
| October 06 |
Faculty-Student Project Aims to End Hungary's Tobacco Addiction
Kristie Foley, associate professor and associate director of Davidson's Medical Humanities Program, recruited Hungarian native Felix Fabiny '11 to establish a new protocol to complement her $1.4 million grant on "Building Capacity for Tobacco Research in Hungary." |
| October 05 |
Three Decades of Photographic History of Davidson on Display in VAC Exhibition
Bill Giduz has spent the last 30 years documenting the life of the Davidson College in words and pictures. From Friday, Oct. 16, to Wednesday, Dec. 9, more than 200 of Giduz's best photographs will be on display in the Edward M. Smith Gallery of the college's Belk Visual Arts Center in an exhibition titled "Picturing Davidson: Bill Giduz and His First 30 Years." |
| September 29 |
Davidson College Symphony Orchestra Plans Performances to Help Those in Need
The Davidson College Symphony Orchestra will donate funds collected at its concerts this season to various community service organizations. |
| September 28 |
Flanagan's New Novel Reflects Changing Politics and Culture of Her Caribbean Homeland
Brenda Flanagan explains that her new novel, "Allah in the Islands," is an example of how links in her extraordinary life are coming together. |
| September 21 |
Davidson Will Celebrate 'Cats on Main Grand Opening Saturday, Sept. 26
’Cats on Main, the new Davidson College spirit shop located at 131 N. Main St. in downtown Davidson, will celebrate its grand opening at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. |
| September 18 |
Bank of America Lecture Series Highlights Campus Focus on Global Energy Issues
A series of four lectures throughout the year sponsored by Bank of America will focus on global energy issues. |
| September 17 |
Amber Townsend Creates a Sweet New Buzz on Campus
Amber Townsend '10 received grants from the college to pursue her interest in sustainable agriculture by maintaining two beehives on campus. |
| September 10 |
Former Resistance Fighter Publishes Student's Commentary on Back Cover of Memoir About the Spanish Civil War
A Davidson student's honors thesis on the Spanish Civil War resistance movement so impresses a book author that the author prints an excerpt from the student's work as the back cover text. |
| September 08 |
Carole and Marcus Weinstein Donate $2.2 Million to Davidson College; Gift Names Building and Honors Former President Sam Spencer ’40
Carole and Marcus Weinstein, of Richmond, Va., have made a $2.2-million gift to Davidson College. |
| September 01 |
Tilburg's Book Interprets French Celebrity "Colette" as a Third Republic Insider, Rather than an Outsider
Davidson College Professor of History Patricia Tilburg argues in a new book that the fin de siecle French writer and performer Colette was in many ways entirely representative of her Third Republic time in ways that have been overlooked by historians and most of her many biographers. |
| August 25 |
National Physics Community Honors Davidson Professor for Excellence in Teaching
The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) recently honored Davidson Associate Professor of Physics Mario Belloni with the 2009 Excellence in Undergraduate Physics Teaching Award. |
| August 20 |
Information Technology Services Department Supports Students' Social Media Activity
Davidson’s Information Technology Services (ITS) is staying nimble to meet students where they are: on Facebook and Twitter, to name two recent initiatives. |
| August 17 |
New Student Activities Will Orient Class of '13 to Davidson Lifestyle and Traditions
Davidson College will greet the 491 members of the incoming Class of 2013 (254 women and 237 men from 41 states and 18 other countries) with Orientation activities Wednesday, Aug. 19 to Wednesday, Aug. 26 designed to equip them to make the most of their Davidson experience. |
| August 14 |
Author Tobias Wolff Will Speak at Davidson College Tuesday, Sept. 8
Tobias Wolff, author, reading, Old School, Celebration of Honor and Integrity |
| August 03 |
Library Bids Farewell to the Venerable Dewey, Shifts Volumes of Volumes to Accommodate L.C.
Davidson College is joining the vast majority of academic libraries in converting its E.H. Little Library collection from the Dewey Decimal System to the Library of Congress convention. The shift requires a carefully choreographed movement of thousands of books this summer from place to place. |
| July 29 |
Philanthropic Hall Renovation Uncovers Unexpected Note From Past Renovators!
Everything old is new again this summer in Davidson College's Philanthropic Hall. This cherished and historic campus landmark has undergone renovations to its showcase upstairs assembly hall that not only restored its original grandeur, but also unearthed a friendly note from Davidsonians past! |
| July 27 |
Genomics Program Engineers a Big Week!
Publications in top online journals demonstrate high level of undergraduate student research at Davidson. |
| July 27 |
Class Research Reveals Unexpected Discrepancies in Genomic Annotations
Findings will help fine-tune work for future genomics investigators |
| July 27 |
Genetically Engineered Bacteria Compute the Route
Paper from Davidson genomics lab and collaborators at Western Missouri University appears in Journal of Biological Engineering. |
| July 16 |
Davidson College Alumni Show Strong Support for Alma Mater Despite Challenging Economic Times
Even though the financial world has been quaking around them, Davidson College supporters have acted to make sure the college rests on solid economic ground. In a strong show of support, contributors to Davidson met the dollar and participation goals for the school’s 2008-09 Annual Fund. For the seventh year in a row, more than 60 percent of alumni made a gift to the Annual Fund, and overall gifts surpassed both last year’s total and this year’s goal. The goal was $7.8 million, and the year-end contributions on June 30 totaled $8.06 million. |
| June 25 |
Davidson Generals Song Is Selected for "Best of 2009" Campus A Cappella Album
A song by The Davidson Generals a cappella group will be included on a "Best of 2009" compilation album of songs by campus a cappella groups from around the country. |
| June 23 |
Cypriot Town Will Dedicate Section of New Building to Long-Term Davidson Archaeological Project
A new museum and archaeological laboratory in a new municipal building in Athienou, Cyprus, will be dedicated July 3 to benefit a 20-year Davidson College dig near the village directed by Professor of Classics Michael Toumazou. |
| June 22 |
Historian's Collaborative Seminar Yields a Book — By 73 Davidson Authors!
Professor John Wertheimer edited papers written over several years by students in his legal history seminar into a book illustrating trends in 150 years of N.C. criminal justice system history. |
| June 11 |
Community Service Head Honored for Steering Students toward "Civic Engagement"
Davidson's community service director Stacey Riemer has been named statewise Civic Engagement Professional of the Year. |
| June 10 |
Davidson Plans to Serve Fans Better with New Main Street “Spirit Shop”
Davidson College has signed a one-year lease for an unoccupied storefront in the town’s central business district, and plans to operate it as a “school spirit” shop beginning in August. |
| June 02 |
Davidson ROTC Commissioning Remarks -- U.S. Army Secretary Pete Geren
Davidson ROTC Commissioning Remarks -- U.S. Army Secretary Pete Geren |
| May 18 |
Davidson Awards Diplomas and Recognizes Outstanding Community Members at Commencement 2009
Davidson College presented diplomas to 423 members of the Class of 2009 in Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 17. |
| May 17 |
Threat of Rain Will Force Commencement Indoors
The threat of rain this morning means Commencement will take place in John M. Belk Arena. |
| May 16 |
U.S. Army Secretary Presents Commissions to Five New Davidson Graduates
Pete Geren, Secretary of the U.S. Army, presented to commissions to five graduating seniors at Davidson College's spring commissioning ceremony today. |
| May 16 |
U.S. Army Secretary Pete Geren Offers Commissions to Five Davidson College Seniors
Pete Geren, Secretary of the U.S. Army, presented to commissions to five graduating seniors at Davidson College’s spring commissioning ceremony today. |
| May 14 |
Students Turn Items Left Behind in Dorms into Merchandise for Charity Store Shelves
Student volunteers at Davidson College are working this week to make sure the flotsam and jetsam of the past year of dorm life doesn’t go to waste. |
| May 13 |
Ahrensdorf's Book Analyzes Greek Philosophers' Views on Religion and Politics
Professor Peter Ahrensdorf analyzes Greek view on the relationship between religion and politics in his new book, "Greek Tragedy and Political Philosophy: Rationalism and Religion in Sophocles' Theban Plays." |
| May 12 |
Class of 2009 Will Leave Campus in a Weekend of Pomp and Circumstance
Davidson College’s Class of 2009 will come together one last time before dispersing around the nation and world during the college’s 172nd annual Commencement activities on May 16-17. |
| May 08 |
End of Semester Update
As you probably know, there have been 7 confirmed cases of the H1N1 flu in North Carolina, all in eastern parts of the state. We are extremely grateful that there have been no cases to date in the Charlotte region or in the Davidson community. |
| May 08 |
Good Times Student Music Video Celebrates Food and Fellowship of Vail Commons
A music video written by Davidson College athletes that extols the virtues of the Vail Commons dining hall has become a viral Internet hit. |
| May 06 |
College Honors Outstanding Community Members at Spring Convocation
Davidson honored dozens of its outstanding students, faculty members, and staff employees during Spring Convocation 2009. |
| April 28 |
President Ross Addresses Community Regarding Flu
There is no indication that the flu has been seen in Davidson. However, we are continually monitoring postings from the CDC, the WHO, and state and local health departments, and we will contact you again with new information if the situation changes. While this is a critical concern nationally and internationally, there is no indication that Davidson is affected; this is a time for awareness, but it is not a time for alarm. |
| April 28 |
Dedication to the Lab Earns Goldwater Scholarships for Two Student Researchers
Two biology majors who have done extensive research have been named 2009 Goldwater Scholars. |
| April 24 |
Holocaust Class Will Present Projects Crafted from Archival Material at Museum in D.C.
Nine Davidson history students on Tuesday, April 28, will present research projects related to the Holocaust. |
| April 20 |
Inaugural Director of Vann Ethics Center Will Seek to Prepare Students for Real World Dilemmas
Davidson College has appointed David L. Perry as the inaugural Director of the Vann Center for Ethics and Professor of Applied Ethics. |
| April 14 |
Senior Wins Watson Fellowship To Study Perception of Bats Around the World
Davidson senior Laura Bergner has received a $28,000 Thomas J. Watson Fellowship to travel the world for a year pursuing her interest in cultural perceptions of bats. |
| April 09 |
Looking Ahead: The Faculty Muses
On January 20 President Barack Obama took the oath of office. Wildcats from all walks of life witnessed this historic event, whether huddled around television sets or, for a lucky few, huddled around one another for warmth in the crowded streets of Washington, D.C. |
| April 08 |
“April Madness”: Davidson College Well-Represented at National Academic Competitions
Davidson College made smart showings in two competitions of education and intelligence this week, the National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT) in Dallas, Tex., on Friday and Saturday, April 4 and 5, and the quiz show Jeopardy! on Monday and Tuesday, April 6 and 7. |
| April 08 |
Eight Professors Honored with Named Professorships
At a faculty meeting on April 7, Dean of Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs Clark Ross announced the appointment of eight faculty members to named professorships. |
| April 03 |
Junior Accepted into Prestigious Leadership Program for African-American Students
Jordan Wall '10 has been accepted for a two year fellowship with the Institute for Responsible Citizenship (IRC) in Washington, D.C. |
| April 01 |
New Institute Will Send Local Teachers to School with Davidson Professors
A new partnership among Davidson College, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) gives professors an opportunity to connect with their community. |
| March 30 |
"April Madness" Shines National Spotlight on Davidson’s Academic Prowess
Two Davidson College Quiz Bowl teams head to the national championship in Dallas, Tex., on Friday and Saturday. And on Monday, Eric LaForest ’06 will appear as a contestant on the television game show Jeopardy! |
| March 30 |
Truman Scholarship Rewards Student for Leadership Potential and Service
Darrell Scott ’10, a sociology major from Little Rock, Ark., has received a national Harry S. Truman Scholarship for his exceptional leadership potential and dedication to service. |
| March 25 |
Thank-a-Thon Puts Scholars in Touch with Donors to The Davidson Trust and Merit Scholarships
The idea for a specific thank-you-writing event is a new twist on the college’s traditional encouragement to students to be in touch with their scholarship supporters. |
| March 20 |
Collaboration Across Departments Will Launch the Sondheim Musical on the Davidson Stage
Davidson College’s upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim’s Company marks the first full-scale collaboration between the Davidson Theatre and Music Departments in twenty years. |
| March 18 |
Crandall Tapped to Lead Civilian Pentagon Agency in Formulating Western Hemisphere Policy
Davidson College professor Russell Crandall is taking a leave of absence from his faculty position to serve as one of the Department of Defense’s top civilian officials with responsibility for the Western Hemisphere. |
| March 13 |
Connor House's "Bosom Buddies" Gala Leads Patterson Court Fundraising Efforts
Connor eating house's annual "Bosom Buddies" gala to promote breast cancer awareness, which will be held March 14, is the most successful of the many annual fundraising events sponsored by Patterson Court eating houses and fraternities. |
| March 01 |
College Offices Will Open at Noon Monday, March 2
Due to inclement weather the College will delay the opening of all offices until 12 Noon on Monday, March 2, 2009. |
| February 27 |
Mathematician Crunches Big Numbers of Netflix Fans to Predict Movie Preferences
Math teacher Tim Chartier and student assistant Erich Kreutzer '10 are seeking better ways for Netflix to predict consumers' next movie selection. |
| February 27 |
Cheshire's Use of Primary Sources Illuminates Complicated Life of "Alexander the Great"
Keyne Cheshire, associate professor of Classics, has published a book about Alexander the Great based on primary sources of information about the ancient king's complicated life. |
| February 24 |
Davidson Men’s Basketball Event Collects More Than 10,000 Pairs of Shoes for Children in Nigeria
When Davidson College senior Andrew Lovedale returns home to Benin City, Nigeria, after graduation this May, the political science major and star basketball forward will be taking 10,500 pairs of shoes with him. |
| February 20 |
Smith Scholarship Winner Will Apply Funds to Graduate Studies in Peace Building
Senior Marshall Worsham has won Davidson's Smith Scholarship for graduate study, and will pursue studies in peace making. |
| February 20 |
Two Davidsonians Will Help Zombies Take Charlotte; Professor, Student Contribute to American Zombie: George A. Romero’s Film Revolution
Two Davidsonians will help zombies take Charlotte this weekend. Gary Parriott (a senior from Jacksonville, Fla.) and Neil Lerner, associate professor of music, will participate in American Zombie, a retrospective honoring “Night of the Living Dead” film director George Romero. |
| February 20 |
New Labyrinth Designed to Enhance Tranquility of Hobart Park
Davidson will dedicate its newest campus feature, a labyrinth, on Monday, February 23, in Hobart Park. |
| February 16 |
Student Body Elects New SGA Leaders for 2009-2010
Students elect leaders of the Student Government Association for 2009-2010 |
| February 06 |
Playwright from RSC Residency Enjoys Return Engagement as McGee Visiting Professor of Writing
British playwright Rona Munro is teaching at Davidson this semester as the McGee Visiting Professor of Writing. |
| February 04 |
Davidson College Men’s Basketball Organizes Kicks from ’Cats—The Andrew Lovedale Shoe Drive; Feb. 21 Event Will Be “White Out” to Collect Shoes for Children in Africa
When Andrew Lovedale returns to Benin City, Nigeria, after graduation this summer, he hopes to deliver hundreds—maybe thousands—of pairs of shoes and other basketball gear to young people in his hometown. He’ll be getting some help from the Davidson community: On Saturday, Feb. 21, Davidson College and Samaritan’s Feet will sponsor Kicks from ’Cats – The Andrew Lovedale Shoe Drive. |
| February 04 |
"Cinderella" Team of Davidson Student Life Leaders Head Their Professional Associations
The two major student services organizations worldwide -- the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) and National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) -- are currently being led by Davidsonians Tom Shandley and Patty Perillo. |
| January 20 |
In New Book, Alumnus Looks at "The Shot" as the Reward for an Era of Trust
Davidson alumnus Michael Kruse '00 has written "Taking the Shot: The Davidson Basketball Moment," a book about Davidson basketball in the Bob McKillop era. |
| January 20 |
Davidson Students Invest Time and Money, Helping the College Manage Its Endowment
DIFA, a student association chartered in 1999, is entrusted with sole responsibility for managing $200,000 of the college’s endowment. Being responsible for real money in real time heightens the investing experience, members say, especially when market conditions are as dramatic as they have been since September. |
| January 20 |
Annual Children's Production Features Rupert Barber's Interpretation of "Cinderella"
The Connie Company and the Davidson College Department of Theatre invite children and families to productions of the classic fairy tale “Cinderella” January 23-25. |
| January 13 |
Unique Exhibition Challenges the Norm with Sculpture by Disabled Artists
The Van Every-Smith Galleries at Davidson College will present a groundbreaking art January 16 to February 27 that investigates the intersection between disability and female identities. |
| January 05 |
Physical Plant Stalwart Robert Brandon Receives Department's Annual Hobart Award
Davidson College's physical plant department named special projects crew employee Robert Brandon as winner of its annual Hobart Award. |
| January 09 |
Activist Roger Wilkins Will Highlight King Day Celebration
Davidson will celebrate Martin Luther King Day with seminars, a songfest, events for children, and a keynote address by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and civil rights advocate Roger Wilkins. |
| December |
Student Writing Awards Showcase Talent
Below, you can enjoy an excerpt from first-place winner Kendra Chapman's collection of poems titled The Bathtub as well as the full text of short stories by Marshall Worsham and Julia Leventhal. |
