Randolph Students Volunteer to Stop Hunger

Randolph students were among the more than 100 students from area colleges who combined their manpower to take a bite out of world hunger Saturday.

Students from Randolph, Lynchburg College, Central Virginia Community College and Sweet Briar College teamed up with Raleigh, N.C.-based Stop Hunger Now and Lynchburg-based Sacred River Productions at a benefit event at Amazement Square’s Rotary Centennial Riverfront Skatepark.

Over a few hours out of the eight-hour event, volunteers bagged 20,000 basic meals of soy protein, dehydrated vegetables, rice and a chicken tablet, to be distributed by Stop Hunger Now.

The event also included a festival concert featuring music from local bands, as well as a skateboarding showcase.

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The Biggest WildCat Fan in Afghanistan

Bill Carney sports a Randolph College t-shirt and cap while working out in the mountains of Afghanistan.

Carney is the father of sophomore basketball player Megan Carney and a staunch WildCat supporter.

"I couldn't be happier that Megan is playing for such a terrific coach as Melissa Wiggins," says Carney. "Randolph is a great school where she can strike a balance between her studies and the team. Go WildCats!"


Randolph Around the World
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RISE Program Provides Funds for Students' Scholarly Pursuits

Randolph College is pleased to announce the Randolph Innovative Student Experience (RISE) Awards.

Beginning in the Fall 2009, every first-year Randolph College student will be eligible to receive a RISE Award during his or her junior or senior year. The grant provides funds for use in research, scholarly or creative pursuits of the student's choosing.

It could be used for travel, art supplies, computers, lab equipment, conference attendance... just about anything.

The program is designed to show support for students and the advanced scholarly work that is the hallmark of the College.

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International Photo Contest Winners

Winners have been announced for the Ninth Annual International Photo Contest, part of the College's International Education Celebration.

Traditionally held in October and November, the contest is open to all students, faculty and staff. Entrants submit photos that highlight "things international" in one of two categories "People" and "Places". Winners receive Barnes & Noble gift cards and have their photos displayed in Main Hall.

Places

1st Prize - Melissa Gilbert '10
"Pisa Canal, Pisa, Italy"


2nd Prize - Reena Singh '10
"River Cam, Cambridge, England"


3rd Prize - Maura Duffy '12
"Madrid Street (Solarized), Spain"

People

1st Prize - Yanpaing Oo '11
"Old Lady at a Temple in Myanmar"


2nd Prize - Emily Wong, Assistant Director of Admissions
"Ayers Rock, Australia"


3rd Prize - Tashi Dhondup '12
"People - Unity in Diversity"

Rise of the Worm

Fall 2009 has seen the resurgence of WWRM The Worm: Student Radio. Student deejays host more than 25 on-air shows from their glass booth in the Main Hall Student Center.

Under the leadership of General Manager Sarah Krieger, WWRM has become a formidable source of student entertainment, news and information and social events.

Uncensored student-created shows stream live on the Internet 24-7 featuring an infinite variety of music, commentary, talk, and call-in discussions.

The Worm provides Party DJs for campus events, complete with a portable sound system.

The Worm also sponsors dance parties like the Glow WWRM and the Apocalypse Party: Radioactive Zombie Rave.

All students (as well as faculty and staff) are invited to join and learn how to host a show.

Learn more...

Listen to the Worm online at www.wwrm.org > > >

Find WWRM on Facebook > > >

Friend mascot Theo Worm on Facebook > > >


Learn more about WWRM at RandolphWiki.net > > >

Video: Campus Life with Jillian Barlow and Marja Copeland

A montage of scenes of campus life. Jillian Barlow talks about how Randolph College was the right for her. Marja Copeland discusses the strong sense of community that includes students, faculty and staff; how she is recognized as an individual and not a number. Alumna Kacey Meaker describes how coming back to campus is like coming home.



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Randolph Featured in U.S. Airways Magazine

When you fly home for Thanksgiving, you might find a little taste of the Red Brick Wall tucked into the seat in front of you.

Randolph College is featured in the November issue of U.S. Airways Magazine. The issue highlights the College's hometown of Lynchburg, Virginia as a travel destination.

"More than 5 million passengers fly U.S. Airways each month, with more than 3 million of those passengers reading the magazine during their time on the plane," said Brenda Edson, strategic communications manager, who worked with the Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce on the project. "That's a lot of people who are going to learn more about Randolph College."

Look for it when you fly U.S. Air this month.

View the magazine online.