Eagle Eye Newsletter

Current Alumni Newsletter

May 2013 Issue

Upcoming Welcome Events for Dr. Bushman:

Richmond Area
Thursday, June 13, 6-8 p.m.
Glen Allen, Va., The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
Fishersville (Local Area)
Thursday, June 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Fishersville, Va., Barren Ridge Vineyards
Daleville Area
Thursday, June 27, 6-8 p.m.
Daleville, Va., Glebe Hill Gardens

BC Alumni Luncheon
Church of the Brethren Annual Conference, Charlotte, N.C.
Sunday, June 30, 12:15 p.m.
Meet Dr. Bushman at the BC alumni lunch, held at the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference in Charlotte, N.C. Please register through the Church of the Brethren conference registration.

Save the Date!
Homecoming is October 18-21, 2013.

Lands of the Bible Study Tour in January 2014
In January 2014, chaplain Robbie Miller will again lead a 15-day study tour of Israel/Palestine as part of his Lands of the Bible Interterm course. The tour, conducted by the University of the Holy Land in Jerusalem (http://www.uhl.ac/en/), will visit sites of biblical and religious importance including Jerusalem, Jericho, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Capernaum, Caesarea, Masada, Qumran, Shechem, Samaria and many more. The Susquehanna Valley Ministry Center will grant 4 continuing education credits for the study tour. BC alumni and others are welcome to participate in the tour as space permits. Inquiries should be directed to Robbie Miller at rmiller@bridgewater.edu or at 540-828-5383.

Alumni Trip to Spain & Portugal
May 23-June 7, 2014
Make plans now to join Prof. Emeritus Steve Watson and fellow alumni and friends of Bridgewater College for an excursion to beautiful Spain and Portugal in 2014. While on tour, you will visit the famous cities and sites of southern Portugal, Madrid, Toledo, Seville, Granada, Valencia, Barcelona and sites in between.

For more information or to sign up, contact the office of alumni relations at 540-828-5451.

Call for Alumni Award Nominations
The Distinguished Alumnus/a Award, the Young Alumnus/a Award, the West-Whitelow Award for Humanitarian Service, the Ripples Medals and the Phillip C. Stone Exemplary Service Award are awarded annually to deserving alumni. Submit your nomination online.

For more information on alumni and friends events, please visit bridgewateralumni.com.

Bridgewater News

Jopson Field
Work has started on the College’s football field, which will be replaced with field turf for the 2013 football season! In addition, the field will have new lights, allowing for future night games. Check out the progress by viewing the web cam and make an online donation to the project by designating “Campaign for Nininger.”

All BC alumni are invited to join the challenge to give back and help reach the 25% participation goal for 2012-13. Every gift matters, regardless of size. And this year, your gift will be doubled! Visit bridgewater.edu/challenge to learn more and give today.

Dream Big: 100 Internships
Help BC students connect to great internship opportunities within your organization. Contact Sherry Talbott in the office of career services to submit your company or organization’s info at stalbott@bridgewater.edu or 540-828-5369.

Twenty-three BC Seniors Selected for 2013 Edition of Who's Who

BC Senior Wins Kennedy Center Fellowship to Teach Acting in India

BC Takes Top Spot for Cardboard Collection in Recyclemania 2013

Virginia Supreme Court Justice to Deliver Commencement Address

Grant Will Fund Bridgewater College Professor's Chesapeake Bay Watershed Project

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