LRU News

View Stars, Planets and the Moon at LRU

May 13, 2013

HICKORY, N.C. — Lenoir-Rhyne University in conjunction with the Catawba Valley Astronomy Club is sponsoring a “Public Observing Night.” This event will be held on Friday, May 17th, weather permitting, at the Minges Science Building Observatory on the L-R campus. This free event will begin at 8:00 pm and conclude at approximately 11:00 pm. The [...]

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Capital Campaign Rising Up to a $65 Million Goal

May 7, 2013

HICKORY, N.C. — At its public announcement on February 1, the University Rising Campaign Committee unveiled thermometer signs that will visually track the progress of the University’s goal to raise $65 million by January 1, 2015.  Located on three high traffic routes around the campus, these signs are updated after each meeting of the Campaign [...]

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University to Hold Graduation Ceremony and Bestow Honorary Degrees

April 30, 2013

HICKORY, N.C. — Lenoir-Rhyne University will hold spring graduation on Friday, May 10th at 8:00 p.m. in Moretz Stadium on campus. The university will present two honorary doctorates and a Trustee Award at the commencement exercises. Master’s Degree Hooding and Commencement will take place on Thursday, May 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the P.E. Monroe [...]

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Lenoir-Rhyne Youth Chorus Presents Spring Concert

April 22, 2013

HICKORY, N.C. — The Lenoir-Rhyne Youth Chorus will present its spring concert on Sunday, April 28th, 4:00 pm at First Baptist Church in Hickory.  This concert will mark the 17th spring concert of the group, founded in 1997 by Florence Jowers as part of the Sacred Music Program of Lenoir-Rhyne University.  Over 1,000 area youth [...]

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Lenoir-Rhyne University Presents Fifth Annual SOURCE Event

April 22, 2013

HICKORY, N.C. — Lenoir-Rhyne University will hold the fifth annual Symposium on University Research and Creative Expression on April 23, 2013. The Symposium on University Research and Creative Expression, better known as SOURCE, is an event that celebrates the academic achievements of both undergraduate and graduate students. This event is open to the community. Undergraduate [...]

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Microbiologist to Address Sustainability During Earth Day Event

April 22, 2013

Earth Day 2013 will be celebrated around the world on Monday, April 22 and Lenoir-Rhyne University will feature a speaker from Cornell University to speak on the topic of sustainability. Dr. Eugene Madsen, professor of microbiology at Cornell, will discuss “It’s a Microbial World: How Diversity and Professionalism Lead to Ecological Resilience.” This event is [...]

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Jazz Ensemble Concert to Feature Range of Standard and Contemporary Works

April 16, 2013

HICKORY, N.C. — The Lenoir-Rhyne University Jazz Ensemble, consisting of students and community members, will present their spring concert on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30pm in the P.E. Monroe Auditorium.  The program will include standard and contemporary works for big band. Directed by Patrick Brown, the LR Jazz Ensemble is at once both a lab band dedicated to [...]

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LRU Student Recognized for Civic Engagement and Dedication

April 15, 2013

HICKORY, N.C. — For the second year in a row Lenoir-Rhyne has a student leader listed among the distinguished group of Newman Civic Fellows.  Campus Compact recently presented this honor to Lenoir-Rhyne University senior Joshua Mackey of Shelby, NC. This prestigious title is given to students who are deemed civic leaders on campus and within [...]

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Cynthia Lord’s Book Rules Comes to Life on LRU Stage

April 5, 2013

HICKORY, N.C. — Lenoir-Rhyne University Playmakers will present Rules by Cynthia Lord April 17-20. This story was adapted for the stage by several students at the university. Ms. Lord is the 2013 Little Read author and will appear on campus on Saturday, April 13. Rules is the story of Catherine, an artist and writer of [...]

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LRU Sorority to Host Annual Event for Local Child Abuse Prevention Efforts

April 5, 2013

Hickory, N.C. – In support of the Prevent Child Abuse America organization, the Gamma Chi chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority at Lenoir-Rhyne University will host the third annual Shamrock Zumbathon on April 20. This community event will take place on Shaw Plaza in the heart of the L-R campus from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. with registration [...]

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