WHAT'S NEW "Roger Goodell - Vann Center for Ethics Dedication" November 17, 2009 Moderated by David Perry, director of the Vann Center for Ethics, the commissioner of the National Football League and leading athletic reformer offers brief remarks and answers questions. Part of the Celebration of Honor and Integrity.
Need-based Financial Aid November 17, 2009 Learn about what need-based aid is, how to apply for it at Davidson and hear about the generous Davidson Trust program.
"Redefining Davidson: A Celebration of Diversity" November 6-8, 2009 The Alumni Office and Alumni Association Board of Directors offers a weekend of programming centered around diversity.
Merit Scholarships at Davidson Nov. 10, 2009 Davidson's director of merit programs discusses opportunities at Davidson including the philosophy, what awards are offered, how students can be more involved in the process and details about specific programs.
"Healthcare Reform: Politics, Economics and Ethics" Nov. 5, 2009 A symposium on current political, economic and ethical aspects of health care reform in the U.S.
"Hot, Flat and Crowded--An Update" - Thomas Friedman November 3, 2009 The nationally syndicated columnist discusses environmental issues. Friedman has won three Pulitzer Prizes and is the number one best-selling author of the recent book Hot, Flat and Crowded.
2009 Chidsey Leaderhsip Lecture Nov. 3, 2009 The Honorable Calvin E. Murphy '70, founder of Davidson's Black Student Coalition, and currently a NC Superior Court Judge shares his leadership journey.
Senior Stories: Community Nov. 3, 2009 Learn what a senior fellow is and listen to a few stories that describe the strong sense of community at Davidson.
Sounds - Darrrell Scott '10 at Discover Davidson Oct. 31, 2009 From the stage of the Duke Family Performance Hall, Darrell - a student from Little Rock, Arkansas - shares his Davidson experience with attendees of the October Discover Davidson program.
"SOS North Korea: Confronting the Nuclear and Human Security Challenges of Kim Jong Il's DPRKA" Oct. 29, 2009 A panel of experts put together by the Korea Economic Institute addresses the nuclear and human security challenges facing North Korea and what this means for American foreign policy.
"The Davidson Tradition of Honor and Integrity: Unveiling the Mysteries" Oct. 28, 2009A panel discussion of the honor code and honor system at Davidson their historical roots, how they compare with codes at other colleges, and how the student-run honor council.
"An Experiment in Trust" - President Emeritus John Kuykendall ‘59 Fall Convocation, Oct. 24, 2009 Davidson College President Emeritus John Kuykendall '59 offered remarks about trust and honor before receiving an honorary degree at 2009 Fall Convocation.
"Trash Talk: The Why and How of Sustainability" Oct. 5, 2009 A panel discussion featuring Davidson College economics professor David Martin, director of purchasing Beth Christenbury, and sustainability fellow Kealy Devoy '08.
"Responding to the Global Energy Challenge: Technology, Policy and Security" - Michael Levi Sept. 29, 2009 Levi focuses on energy challenges -- from global dependence on oil from hostile regimes to the threat of catastrophic climate change to the over-one-billion people still living without electricity.
"Ethics and War in Comparative Religious Perspective" Sept. 3, 2009 David Perry, director of the Vann Center for Ethics and professor of applied ethics provides an overview of various ethical teachings.
"This I Believe" April 3, 2009 The Lilly Program for the Theological Exploration of Vocation invites the Davidson Community to engage in meaningful discussions of belief and personal credos for life.
"An Appalachian Songbook: North Carolina in Word, Music and Song" Nov. 2, 2008 Featuring North Carolina's Poet Laureate, Kathryn Stripling Byer and Appalachian songs set and arranged to music.
"Surviving Auschwitz: Protective Custody Prisoner 34042" Oct. 2, 2008 Susan Cernyak-Spatz, a Holocaust survivor speaks about her experiences and suffering at the hands of the Nazi regime, her talk is based on the number tattooed into her skin at the Nazi camp.
"Davidson College - A Place Students Call Home" Six students describe why they chose Davidson and what makes the college special. From the Honor Code and close personal relationships with faculty and staff to leadership, international studies and The Davidson Trust...how the sense of community makes Davidson feel like home.
Davidson College FlickerBall Its hard to get through Davidson without playing Flickerball, most basically described as a mix of touch football and ultimate Frisbee. Freshman girls and guys teams compete throughout the fall semester.
How to Apply, Part I Helpful information and advice about applying to Davidson including deadlines, the benefits of early decision vs. regular decision, and the differences between the common application and the Davidson application.
How to Apply, Part II More advice about applying to Davidson, including what Davidson requires in addition to the actual application, what the review process is like and what Davidson is looking for in applicants such as passion, commitment, contribution to one's community, integrity and what resources are available to seek clarification.
Special Program Days Learn the differences between Discover Davidson and Decision Davidson, if you should come on a big visit program or a daily visit experience, meet potential future classmates, junior day, what do do in addition to the program schedule and open house programs.
Davidson in Your Area Hear about how high school visits can help you learn about a specific school and how college fairs are a good way to interact with many different colleges. Learn about your regional counselor, local evening receptions, and opportunities to meet with a counselor in your hometown.
Sounds - Jenny Estill at Discover Davidson From the stage of the Duke Family Performance Hall, Jenny Estill '10 - a student from Seattle, Washington - shares her Davidson experience with attendees of our September Discover Davidson program.
The Davidson Visit Find out why you should visit Davidson, learn what happens during a standard visit, explore the differences among group, class, and individual visits, and get information on overnights.
Visit Davidson College Oct. 19, 2009 Mary, from the Davidson College Admission offices tries to tell prospective students why visiting campus is important - but with a few bloopers.
Professors on Books Oct. 18, 2009 Philosophy Professors Paul Studtmann, Meghan Griffith, Lance K. Stell, Irwin Goldstein, David Robb, Sean McKeever discuss their favorite books.
John McCartney October 28, 2008 The Davidson College Board of Trustees held a dinner to honor John F. McCartney '74 who served as the chair of the trustees from 2004-2008. Speakers include past president Bobby Vagt '69, President Tom Ross '72, Mitzi Short and Debbie Darden '78.
Tom Ross Inauguration October 27, 2007 At his inauguration ceremony, Davidson College President, Thomas W. Ross explained his vision of how the college must "change to stay the same." "Together, we must plan for and welcome change so that we can preserve the traditions, values, and culture that we treasure and that define the Davidson we know today."
