The Inauguration of Bradley W. Bateman included three video presentations to celebrate his life and career, the history of Randolph College, and the value of a liberal arts education.
“Bradley W. Bateman: A Passionate Leader & A Champion For The Liberal Arts” was played during the installation ceremony to introduce the audience to Bateman.
“Here Let Wisdom Rise: Thoughts on Liberal Studies - Excerpted From Seneca's ‘Letters From A Stoic’” also was played during the installation ceremony. Bateman chose this text because it is one of the earliest essays on liberal education and emphasized the ability of liberal education to help people achieve freedom.
“Randolph College: A Member Of The Lynchburg Community” celebrated Randolph’s role in the Lynchburg community and was played to welcome the audience to the Mavis Staples concert.
The Inauguration has received widespread media attention. We are collecting articles and other content related to Inauguration here.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Seniors present art and research at the Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College
The Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College will hold an opening reception for Young Ambitions: 2014 Senior Exhibition on Tuesday., April 29 at 4 p.m.
The exhibition includes works in a variety of media including paintings, photography, video, sculpture, and installation art by seven Randolph College seniors majoring in art with a concentration in studio art: Ashesh Maharjan ’14, Kelsea Hammoura ’14, Kelsey Abell ’14, K. Becker Bickley ’14, Jerelle Morse ’14, Kelly Wood ’14, and Mariah Reed ’14.
On Thursday, May 1, at 4 p.m., Randolph College’s graduating art history students will present their senior papers. Presentation topics include:
These events are free and open to the public, and refreshments will be provided at both the opening reception and the presentation. For more information on exhibitions and events, visit www.maiermuseum.org or contact them at (434) 947-8136 / museum@randolphcollege.edu.
On Thursday, May 1, at 4 p.m., Randolph College’s graduating art history students will present their senior papers. Presentation topics include:
- “Physiognomy in the Works of Gianlorenzo Bernini and the Influence on Le Brun’s Treatise A Method to Learn to Design the Passions,” by Katherine Vance ’14;
- "Balancing Gender Roles: The Daphne and Apollo Myth in Victorian Paintings by Henrietta Rae and John William Waterhouse," by Monica Varner ’14;
- "Looking Through the Lens: Optical Means in the Painting of Fabritius and Manet," by Hannah Neifert ’14;
- "Mistress of Misogyny: A Gendered Reading of Feminine and Masculine Representations in Peggy Guggenheim's Collection," by Lian Aurora Perez ’14;
- "Nost-algia: Redirecting the Case for Repatriation of the Parthenon Sculptures," by Glenna Gray ’14;
- “Saving Grace: The Influence of Papal Acquisitions on the Conservation of Roman Monuments and its place in Modern Conservation Scholarship,” by Tierney Dickson ’14;
- and "Harmony with Strangers: Daily Tous les Jours 21 Balançoires (21 Swings)," by Melissa Halka ’14.
These events are free and open to the public, and refreshments will be provided at both the opening reception and the presentation. For more information on exhibitions and events, visit www.maiermuseum.org or contact them at (434) 947-8136 / museum@randolphcollege.edu.
Randolph hosts Alliance Francaise lecture
Randolph College will host a lecture for the Alliance Francaise of Lynchburg at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in Nichols Theatre.
Marie-Therese Killiam, a professor of French at Sweet Briar College, will present the talk, “From Charlemagne to Napoleon: writing history through art and war.” A reception will follow.
Marie-Therese Killiam, a professor of French at Sweet Briar College, will present the talk, “From Charlemagne to Napoleon: writing history through art and war.” A reception will follow.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Randolph College celebrates the Inauguration of President Bradley W. Bateman
The Inauguration began on Friday with a symposium titled “Why the Liberal Arts?” A group of scholars, including Jerry W. Ward, Martha Hemwall, Kwang-Wu Kim, and David P. White, addressed topics on advising, teaching, creating, and serving. For a full schedule of the symposium, please visit http://web.randolphcollege.edu/inauguration/symposium.asp
The symposium was followed by the dedication of a tree in honor of William F. Quillian, Jr., the fifth president of the College, who passed away earlier this year. He was remembered for his strong dedication to the College and his service to the community.
The Inauguration celebration continued today with an interfaith chapel service, the official installation ceremony, and a concert with Grammy-award winner Mavis Staples.
For a full schedule, visit the Inauguration website. Video of the installation ceremony will be available soon on the website.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Randolph Model UN students win awards in 2014 conference
Randolph College students won several honors at the National Model United Nations Conference last week.
Randolph’s Model UN team was named an Honorable Mention Delegation. Also, six Randolph students—including five who were participating in Model UN for their first time—won awards for position papers that they authored.
“All the awards reflect the hard work and diplomatic skills of the delegates and the utter dedication to excellence of our two head delegates,” said Jennifer Dugan, a Randolph global studies professor and the advisor for the Model UN team. “I am proud of our achievements this year.”
Randolph’s delegation to the Model UN this year represented the country of Malta. The delegation included 16 students, including head delegates Jacob Lusczek ’15 and Samantha Terry ’16.
Randolph’s position paper award winners include: Sarah Terlizzi ’15 and John Vecchiettie ’14, who served on the UN General Assembly Third Committee; Tsubasa Wantanabe ’14 and Erica Quinby ’17, who served on the UN Industrial Development Organization; and Rickie Scott ’17 and Sebastian Ranasinghe ’16, who served on the UN General Assembly Second Committee.
These awards add to an already impressive list of Model UN awards. The Randolph team regularly brings home awards for outstanding delegations and excellent position papers.
Student travel and participation in the Model U.N. program is made possible by the Sheldon and Chrystine Hicks Endowed Global Studies Fund through a generous gift from Marilyn Hicks Fitzgerald ’68 and Michael P. Fitzgerald.
“All the awards reflect the hard work and diplomatic skills of the delegates and the utter dedication to excellence of our two head delegates,” said Jennifer Dugan, a Randolph global studies professor and the advisor for the Model UN team. “I am proud of our achievements this year.”
Randolph’s delegation to the Model UN this year represented the country of Malta. The delegation included 16 students, including head delegates Jacob Lusczek ’15 and Samantha Terry ’16.
Randolph’s position paper award winners include: Sarah Terlizzi ’15 and John Vecchiettie ’14, who served on the UN General Assembly Third Committee; Tsubasa Wantanabe ’14 and Erica Quinby ’17, who served on the UN Industrial Development Organization; and Rickie Scott ’17 and Sebastian Ranasinghe ’16, who served on the UN General Assembly Second Committee.
These awards add to an already impressive list of Model UN awards. The Randolph team regularly brings home awards for outstanding delegations and excellent position papers.
Student travel and participation in the Model U.N. program is made possible by the Sheldon and Chrystine Hicks Endowed Global Studies Fund through a generous gift from Marilyn Hicks Fitzgerald ’68 and Michael P. Fitzgerald.
Monday, April 21, 2014
Randolph students will package meals for the hungry on Earth Day
Randolph College students will package 10,000 meals for people in need on Tuesday, April 22.
The College’s student government has partnered with Stop Hunger Now, a nonprofit group with a branch in Lynchburg, to package the food. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Gravely-Hampson Commons.
Amanda Denny, the College’s director of leadership and engagement, has volunteered with Stop Hunger Now several times, including one event on campus several years ago. She recently suggested that the Randolph College student government partner again with Stop Hunger Now. “Student government had been looking for a project to support that would bring our students, faculty, and staff together in a meaningful way,” she said.
Denny’s idea excited the student government members. “We thought it was a great idea and decided to go forward to it,” said Coulton Watson, a student senator who is organizing the event. “It’s a great way to be involved in the community, as well as show our appreciation and give back.”
Watson has recruited many volunteers from the student body, and faculty and staff members are welcome to assist, too.
The College’s student government has partnered with Stop Hunger Now, a nonprofit group with a branch in Lynchburg, to package the food. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Gravely-Hampson Commons.
Amanda Denny, the College’s director of leadership and engagement, has volunteered with Stop Hunger Now several times, including one event on campus several years ago. She recently suggested that the Randolph College student government partner again with Stop Hunger Now. “Student government had been looking for a project to support that would bring our students, faculty, and staff together in a meaningful way,” she said.
Denny’s idea excited the student government members. “We thought it was a great idea and decided to go forward to it,” said Coulton Watson, a student senator who is organizing the event. “It’s a great way to be involved in the community, as well as show our appreciation and give back.”
Watson has recruited many volunteers from the student body, and faculty and staff members are welcome to assist, too.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Symposium of Artists and Scholars celebrates student excellence
The sixth annual Symposium of Artists and Scholars will include more than 60 presentations highlighting Randolph College students’ scholarly work and creative ventures.
The symposium will take place Thursday and Friday. Students will present research on a wide range of topics, such as the effects of dance exercise on coordination improvement, the role fungi play in allergic reactions, and philosophical questions of artificial intelligence. They also will present creative works, such as a poem about a Lynchburg pawn shop, a student-authored play about relationships, and musical compositions.
“Randolph College students are engaging in an amazing variety of high-quality research projects and creative pursuits,” said Peter Sheldon, director of the Center for Student Research. “We are proud of the work our students are doing, and we look forward to celebrating and sharing their work in the Symposium.”
Doug Shedd, the Catherine Ehrman Thoresen ’23 and William E. Thoresen Professor of Biology, will present the keynote address, “Why Biodiversity Matters,” at 7 p.m. Thursday.
For a full schedule of the Symposium of Artists and Scholars, read the symposium program here.
The annual symposium, modeled after traditional academic conferences, was started in 2008 to celebrate the height of Randolph College student achievement.
The symposium will take place Thursday and Friday. Students will present research on a wide range of topics, such as the effects of dance exercise on coordination improvement, the role fungi play in allergic reactions, and philosophical questions of artificial intelligence. They also will present creative works, such as a poem about a Lynchburg pawn shop, a student-authored play about relationships, and musical compositions.
“Randolph College students are engaging in an amazing variety of high-quality research projects and creative pursuits,” said Peter Sheldon, director of the Center for Student Research. “We are proud of the work our students are doing, and we look forward to celebrating and sharing their work in the Symposium.”
Doug Shedd, the Catherine Ehrman Thoresen ’23 and William E. Thoresen Professor of Biology, will present the keynote address, “Why Biodiversity Matters,” at 7 p.m. Thursday.
For a full schedule of the Symposium of Artists and Scholars, read the symposium program here.
The annual symposium, modeled after traditional academic conferences, was started in 2008 to celebrate the height of Randolph College student achievement.
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