December 2012 Alumni Newsletter
December 2012 Issue
Alumni Events and AwardsClass of 2012 Graduate Survey
We want to know what you’ve been up to since graduation! Fill out our brief online survey before Friday, Jan. 4, and you will be entered in a drawing to win a Kindle Fire!
BC Women’s Alumni Basketball Game
Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, prior to game vs. Randolph College
For more information or to sign up, please contact Cyndi Justice at cjustice@bridgewater.edu or 540-828-5477.
Reception for Roanoke Area Alumni & Friends
Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 6-8 p.m., Billy's (102 Market Street Southeast, Roanoke) Reacquaint with friends and hear campus news from Bridgewater College's interim president, Roy Ferguson. Enjoy appetizers, cash bar and BC door prizes.
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 8 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 in 2014
Join Prof. Steve Watson and fellow alumni and friends of Bridgewater College for an excursion to beautiful Spain in 2014. While on tour during late May to early June, you will visit the famous cities and sites of Madrid, Toledo, Seville, Gibraltar, Granada, Valencia and Barcelona, with a possible excursion to Morocco. Be sure to mark your calendars for this special trip following commencement in 2014. More information to come as details are announced.
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 a list of all events happening on campus, view the BC event calendar.
Bridgewater NewsJazz Ensemble Performs “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire”
Christmas Greetings from Bridgewater College
View a holiday greeting from Roy Ferguson, interim president.
BC Christmas ornament
Add BC spirit to your Christmas tree this year with this beautiful pewter ornament. Proceeds from the sale go to the BC Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. Purchase ornaments online or stop by the alumni relations office at 303 E. College St. in Bridgewater to pick yours up today!
Bridgewater College Professor to Exhibit Sabbatical Works
Cynea Figures-Mormon Receives Scholarship to Study Abroad
BC Announces Arts and Events for Spring of 2013
BC Inducts Students into Philomathes Society
Bridgewater EaglesCox’s Corner: Student-Athletes Give Back to Community During Holiday Season
Seven Student-Athletes Named to Fall ODAC/Stellar One Sportsmanship Teams
Men’s Basketball: Eagle on the Rise (from Daily News-Record)
Football: Francis Named State Defensive Lineman of the Year
Women’s Cross Country: (Cox’s Corner) Trip to Nationals a Building Block for Kubisiak
Football: Francis Named Defensive Player of the Year; Ten Named to All-ODAC Football Teams
Olivia Mills Becomes Bridgewater’s First All-American in Women’s Cross Country
For complete athletic schedules, visit bridgewatereagles.com.
