Mirrored Truths
January 30-March 28, 2011 January 30 opening reception, 2-4 p.m.
Rotunda Gallery

Meredith College Art Department faculty present work in a variety of media and respond to student curator Katie Mabe’s question, “How does your art work contribute to your role as a teacher?”

Resist/Resistance
January 30-March 28, 2011 January 30: opening reception, 2-4 p.m.
Frankie G. Weems Art Gallery

Students from Southeast colleges and universities interpret the show’s title using textile resist techniques such as ikat, shibori and batik and/or pursue the theme in conceptual terms.

 

Zipcar Information Sessions
February 3, 5-8 p.m. Belk Dining Hall
February 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Science and Mathematics Building Atrium

 

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
A musical comedy by Sheinkin & Finn
February 15-19, 8 p.m. February 20, 3 p.m.
Jones Auditorium
Reservations: boxoffice@meredith.edu
Tickets: Free for Meredith faculty, staff and students. $10 adults, $5 students/seniors

 

“The Catapult Principle: Critical Success Factors for the New World of Women’s Entrepreneurship”
February 23, 6:30 p.m.
Jones Chapel

 

Join the School of Business for a lecture by Sharon G. Hadary, founding executive director of the Center for Women’s Business Research. During the event, the first and second place winners of Meredith College’s Business Plan Competition will be announced. This event, which is free and open to the public, is part of Meredith’s Entrepreneur Week.

 

Meredith Concerto/Aria Concert
February 26, 8 p.m.
Jones Auditorium

 

Meredith students perform with the Raleigh Symphony Orchestra.

 

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of North Carolina Presidential Lecture Series
Featuring Maureen Hartford
February 28, 7 p.m.
Jones Auditorium

 

Meredith College President Maureen A. Hartford will present a lecture on “Critical Thinking in Women’s Education.” Click here for more information.

 

Spring Dine and Discover
March 9, 2011, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the Staff Affairs Committee
Carlyle Campbell Library

 

Where can you borrow a bestselling book or DVD, read The Durham Herald, and get a hot cup of coffee?

 

Where can you watch, read, or listen to 20 versions of Cinderella?

 

Where can you research your next car purchase or find a repair manual for your current car?

 

Where can you borrow a camera and film your next outing with grandchildren or scan photos of your grandparents?

 

The library is a treasure trove of resources for everyone at Meredith. Come find your own gems as the library staff demonstrate the many things available in the library building and online through the library website.

 

RSVP: Mattie Hawkins.
Please type the words “Dine and Discover on March 9” in the subject line of your response.

 

Meredith College Golf Classic
Monday, April 4, 2011
at Wildwood Green Golf Club
1 p.m. shotgun start

 

Win prizes, bid in the silent auction and enjoy a relaxing day of golf with friends while you support this Meredith College Athletics fundraiser. A light lunch, dinner, snacks and beverages are included.
http://www.goavengingangels.com/golfclassic

In this Issue:

Spring Provides Opportunities for Prospective Student Visits
Faculty Distinguished Lecture Introduces Audience to Icelandic Novel

Summer School Update
Meredith in the News
Wellness Release Time is Meredith’s Newest Employee Benefit
A Tradition of Student Giving to Meredith
From the President’s Desk
Faculty/Staff Accomplishments
Upcoming Events
News Briefs

 

Have you presented research or attended a professional meeting recently? Has your department earned an award? Share news of these accomplishments and more with the Meredith community. Faculty and staff are invited to email items to Melyssa Allen, “Campus Connections” editor, at allenme@meredith.edu.