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232 Seniors Graduate from Berea College

May 05, 2013 5 Comments by

Despite the downpour, a capacity crowd witnessed more than 230 Berea College seniors walk across the stage, receive their diplomas and graduate during Berea’s 141st commencement on May 5, 2013. This was the first commencement under the presidency of Dr. Lyle Roelofs.  Other events held throughout the day were a pinning ceremony for nursing graduates, [...]

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2013-14 Theatre Productions

Apr 29, 2013 No Comments

The Berea College Theatre Laboratory will begin its 2013-14 season of plays with its first performance on October 18, 2013. Beginning the 2013-14 season of plays will be a production of Ted Tiller’s adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel, “Dracula.”  First produced in 1971, Tiller’s “Count Dracula” tells the story of the sly vampire from Eastern [...]

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Noted Civil Rights Advocate Peter J. O’Connor to Speak at Berea’s Commencement

Apr 29, 2013 No Comments

Peter J. O’Connor, a longtime civil rights activist, will address 232 candidates for graduation during Berea College’s 141st commencement service on May 5 at 2 p.m. in the main arena of Seabury Center. O’Connor will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. This is the first commencement ceremony under the presidency of Dr. Lyle [...]

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Annual Berea College Concert Choir Spring Concert, April 14

Apr 08, 2013 No Comments

The annual Spring Concert by the Berea College Concert Choir and Chamber Singers, conducted by Dr. Stephen Bolster, will be held on Sunday, April 14 at 3 p.m. in Gray Auditorium on the Berea College campus. The choral concert will be accompanied by Lindsay Clavere on the piano and a variety of guest musicians and dancers. [...]

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Berea College Inaugurates Ninth President

Apr 06, 2013 1 Comment

On Saturday, April 6, 2013, Dr. Lyle Roelofs was inaugurated as the ninth president of Berea College, an historical institution widely recognized for providing full tuition for all students, serving the Appalachian region, and requiring all students to work on campus. Roelofs (pronounced Roo-lahfs) assumed his presidency on July 1, 2012, after the retirement of [...]

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Berea College Inaugurates Ninth President, April 6

Apr 01, 2013 2 Comments

On Saturday, April 6, 2013, Lyle Roelofs will be inaugurated as Berea College’s ninth president at 10 a.m. in Seabury Arena. This event will be streamed live online at http://webapps.berea.edu/stream/president. A celebration will be held at Boone Tavern Hotel after the ceremony. Roelofs (pronounced Roo-lahfs) assumed his presidency on July 1, 2012, after the retirement [...]

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President Lyle Roelofs talks about his other interests

Apr 01, 2013 No Comments
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