Campus News
The Roanoke College Poll: McDonnell Opens Gap Over Deeds in Virginia; Republicans Look for Statewide Sweep
Republican gubernatorial nominee Bob McDonnell has opened a 17-point lead over Democratic nominee Creigh Deeds according to a poll conducted by The Center for Community Research at Roanoke College.
Roanoke College Welcomes New Faculty
Nineteen professors joined Roanoke College for the 2009-10 academic year.
Roanoke College sets several enrollment records
Campus enrollment reaches record for fifth straight year, and there are a record number of students living on campus.
The Management Institute accepting nominations for 2010
The Management Institute, sponsored by Roanoke College's Business Administration and Economics Department, is accepting nominations for the 2010 Management Program. The application deadline is Friday, November 13.
Roanoke College honors Harry Haskins with annual Charles Brown award
Roanoke College's thirteenth Charles Brown Award was bestowed upon Mr. Harry T. Haskins, Jr. during a ceremony on the Salem campus October 6.
Roanoke College professor and student collaborate on World War II book
Dr. Robert Schultz, Fishwick Professor of English, has co-authored a newly released book, We Were Pirates: A Torpedoman's Pacific War.
Roanoke College Celebrates Constitution Day with Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
O'Connor received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Roanoke College. She attended two classes and spoke to students. Dr. Todd Peppers hosted O'Connor in his Constitutional Law class, and she visited with Dr. Heath Brown's public policy students.
Bloss Named American Council on Education Fellow
Dr. Adrienne G. Bloss, associate dean for academic affairs and general education, has been selected as a Fellow for the American Council of Education (ACE) for the academic year of 2010-11.
Roanoke's own Dr. Chris Lee addresses the College community at opening convocation
Dr. Chris Lee, associate professor of mathematics and recipient of the 2009 Dean's Council Exemplary Teaching Award, was the speaker for Roanoke College's 2009 opening convocation ceremony.
Roanoke College named 2009 Campus of the Year!
Roanoke College was selected as the “2009 Campus of the Year” by Campus Activities Magazine and is featured in the magazine’s April edition. Roanoke was nominated because of the large number of social and academic programs available to students on campus.
Kuchar awarded Fulbright position in Ukraine
Dr. Martha Kuchar, professor of English, has been granted a Fulbright scholarship to Ukraine. She will teach at a university there during the spring 2010 semester and also will research Russian fiction written by women living in Ukraine.
Sports News
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Late PK Goal by Collins Lifts Roanoke over EMU, 1-0 in ODAC Quarterfinals
Roanoke needed some magic late in the second half to escape with a 1-0 win over Eastern Mennonite in the ODAC Quarterfinals Saturday evening at Kerr Stadium. The Maroons continue their season as they improved to 12-5-3 and will advance to the ODAC Semifinals. The Royals end their season with a 7-7-5 mark.
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Roanoke Advances to ODAC Semifinals with 6-1 win over Bridgewater
McKenzie Garst (Roanoke, VA, Cave Spring)had three assists and Carmen Graves (Christiansburg, VA, Christiansburg)scored two goals to lead Roanoke past Bridgewater, 6-1 in the ODAC Quarterfinals Saturday afternoon at Kerr Stadium. The Maroons up their record to 12-6 and will advance to the ODAC Semifinals. The Eagles end their season with a 11-6-1 record.
Feature Stories
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Wescott shares insights for incoming students
Imagine skiing in the Alps, getting stranded and having to build a snow cave for protection. Ben Wescott '09 had such an adventure and credits survival television shows and his time at Roanoke for saving him.
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Barrett studies shipwrecks for National Geographic
Michael Barrett '04 began researching the effect of shipwrecks on the environment during a semester abroad in Sydney, Australia. Three years later, he became the youngest person to ever receive a National Geographic grant to continue his work.
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Career Services Launches New Service for Students and Alumni
Career Services has launched MaroonNet, an online site for the entire Roanoke College community and any employer who contacts Career Services with a job listing. MaroonNet helps job seekers find work and employers find employees through a network filled with the College’s classic connections.
Upcoming Events:
- Bobby Gonzalez "Hope, pride & love of diversity" November 5, 2009
- Lecture - Weapons of Mass Destruction? A Scientist's Perspective on the Threat of Chemical and Biological Terrorism November 9, 2009
- Music at Noon November 10, 2009
- Lecture - "The Shallows: Mind, Memory, and Media in an Age of Instant Information"November 11, 2009
- Harvest Reading November 12, 2009
- Rotaract's 3rd Annual Cocktail Fundraiser - "Cocktail for a Cure," in honor of Ms. Trina Mitchell November 12, 2009
- Theater Roanoke College Fall Production, "The Fantasticks". November 13, 2009 September 14, 2009
- Theater Roanoke College Fall Production, "The Fantasticks". November 13, 2009 September 14, 2009
