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January 2012 Issue

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Alumni Events and Awards

Reception and Play: Circle Mirror Transformation
Friday, Feb. 24, Reception – 6:45 p.m., Boitnott Room; Play – 8 p.m., Cole Hall
Alumni reception prior to Circle Mirror Transformation, the spring production of Theatre at BC. Director Scott Cole will give a brief introduction to the play during the reception. A talk-back session with directors and cast will follow the play.
Limited seating available. Tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for seniors and students. Contact the office of alumni relations at 540-828-5451 for tickets or more information.
Please note: for mature audiences only, since this production contains mature subject matter and language.

Roanoke Happy Hour Reception
Thursday, March 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 419 West
Reception for Roanoke-area alumni and friends.

Winchester Reception
Thursday, March 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m., home of Ted Barker
Reception for Winchester-area alumni and friends

Spring 2012 Concert Choir and Chorale Tour
Come out to a performance near you as Dr. Hopkins conducts his final tour prior to his retirement.

Alumni Weekend
April 20-22, 2012
Mark your calendars for this exciting weekend featuring events and workshops of interest to alumni of all ages!

Reception for Retiring Faculty Members
Saturday, April 21 (part of Alumni Weekend), 10-11 a.m., Kline Campus Center Lounge
Stop by to congratulate retiring BC faculty members - Barbara Black, Richard Bowman, David Coffman, Jim Eaton, Mike Hensley, Jesse Hopkins, Sue Piepke and Ray Schneider.

Honor them and all their years of outstanding service and dedication to the College by sending pages for a “book of letters” for each of them. Recognize and thank them for their service and the impact they had on your life, or simply wish them well in their future endeavors. Mail individual flat 8.5x11 pages to Sherrie Arey, Bridgewater College, 402 E. College St., College Box 33, Bridgewater, VA 22812, or email your pages to sarey@bridgewater.edu.

P. Buckley Moss Print: Special Sale!

P. Buckley Moss Print

The P. Buckley Moss print, “Bridgewater in Autumn,” is available for sale for the special price of $90, plus tax and a $15 shipping charge. Visit the online store to purchase your print now. You do not need to register for the community to purchase the print. Your print will ship directly to you from the Moss gallery. Please call 540-828-5680 with any questions.

Call for Alumni Award Nominations
The Distinguished Alumnus Award, the Young Alumnus Award and the West-Whitelow Award for Humanitarian Service are awarded annually to deserving alumni. Submit your nomination online.

For a list of all events happening on campus, view the BC event calendar.

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Bridgewater News

Three at Bridgewater Receive Kennedy Center Regional Theater Festival Awards

BC Incorporates Spanish into Website

BC Announces Fall 2011 Dean’s List

BC Service Will Honor the Memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Junior Molly Smith Receives National Scholarship

Health and Human Sciences Department
The College is pleased to announce the merger of the departments of Health and Exercise Science and Family and Consumer Sciences into the new Department of Health and Human Sciences. The consolidation enables the departments to share resources and further strengthen programs while continuing to deliver all current academic majors – Family and Consumer Sciences, Nutrition and Wellness, Health and Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education and Athletic Training. Assistant professor and Bridgewater College alumna Barbara H. Long will chair the combined department.

John Riner ’97 Named Ambassdor of the Year by HRCC
John Riner ’97 received the 2011 Ambassdor of the Year award from the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce at their annual banquet. This is the second year in a row that Riner has received this recognition as the Chamber’s top volunteer working with membership development.

Alumni Buyback Program
Missed a year of giving? Or a couple here and there? Want to add those years to your permanent giving record? You now have a unique opportunity to buy back giving years and add to your history of consecutive giving, which is recognized in the annual Year in Review. For more information, contact Ellen Miller, director of development and alumni relations, at 540-828-8001 or emiller@bridgewater.edu.

Bridgewater Annual Fund Update
Thanks to all who have made a gift to the Bridgewater Annual Fund this fiscal year. If you have not yet made your annual gift, we are counting on you to make this year a success! Follow the fund's progress and make a gift online. Your support of the Bridgewater Annual Fund is one of the most important gifts you can make each year. Every gift, no matter the size, bolsters our participation rate and is used immediately to strengthen the BC educational experience.

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Women’s Hoopsters Launch Play4Kay Website; Special T-Shirts For Sale
In cooperation with the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), the Bridgewater Eagles women's basketball team has launched an online donation website for the squad's upcoming Play4Kay (formerly WBCA PinkZone) game on February 14, 2012 against Virginia Wesleyan. Fans are encouraged to donate prior to the Eagles' home finale against the Marlins.

Men’s Basketball: A Very Studious Player (from the Daily News-Record)

Swimmers Drop First Meet of the Year, 148-101, to Washington and Lee

Women’s Basketball Uses Strong Start to Down Emory & Henry, 56-46

Men’s Basketball: Tigers Heat Up in Second Half to Down Eagles

Football: Woodard Named Beyond Sports Network D-III All-American

Women’s Soccer Team Receives Prestigious Sportsmanship Honor

Men's Soccer Team Receives Bronze Award for Ethics/Sportsmanship

Women’s Lacrosse Announces 2012 Schedule; Exhibition Opener Slated Against Welsh National Team

Football: Jeter and Sheaffer Earn D3ProDay.com All-America Honors

Football: Four Earn Roanoke Times All-State Team Selection

For complete athletic schedules, visit bridgewatereagles.com.

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