Twelve Months of Meredith College Highlights
As a new year and a new semester begin, take a look back at highlights from a year filled with historic moments, academic achievements, special events, Meredith traditions, and more.
January
Alice in Wonderland
Meredith College continued a tradition that began in 1924. Once every four years, faculty and staff perform Meredith’s special version of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland." Details about the cast are kept secret, and students love to guess who will play each part.
Chemistry Majors and Faculty Attend American Chemical Society Regional Meeting
Twelve Chemistry students and four Chemistry faculty members participated in the Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (SERMACS) in November 2012. This professional meeting drew approximately 2,000 chemists, including academic, government and industry professionals, from Puerto Rico to Tennessee and beyond. more
Founders’ Day Lecture to Be Held February 20
Each year, the Meredith community commemorates the College’s founding in February 1891, with a convocation. more
Meredith Athletics –Always In Season
The Meredith Avenging Angels basketball squad played seven games during the academic winter break, winning three of their last four contests to stand at 4-6 overall this season. more
Ghana Service Trip Supports Meredith’s Sisters United Effort
An effort that began two years ago in response to issues raised by Meredith’s Summer Reading Program selection has now resulted in a service trip to Ghana.
After reading “Half the Sky,” by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn,” the Office of the Chaplain and the Class of 2013 formed Sisters United. Sisters United sponsors the educational needs of girls at orphanages in Kenya and Ghana. more
Meet Meredith’s Student Phonathon Supervisors
The Meredith College Phonathon program consists of 20 hard working students, all eager to connect with alumnae. more
Faculty/Staff Accomplishments
In this issue, we celebrate the accomplishments of members of Meredith's faculty and staff, from departments including art, business, communication, education, the Learning Center and more
Upcoming Events
Learn more about Meredith's TEDx event, a screening of alumna Camden Watts' new documentary, and more.
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