Inquiry Guided Learning: Rise Up and Dig Deep!

For almost three years, Lenoir-Rhyne University faculty, staff and students dug deep into research, discussion, and practice to identify an initiative to enhance student learning. Next week, we present “Rise Up! Dig Deep! Nurturing a Culture of Inquiry at Lenoir-Rhyne University” to  the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) as our plan for improving [...]

Local Event to “Celebrate the Doers and Makers” in Catawba Valley Area

A group of local volunteers have banded together to bring a TEDx event to Hickory this spring.  The independently organized event, TEDxHickory, is licensed by TED and will be held on Saturday, April 21st, 2012 at the SALT Block Auditorium.  At TEDxHickory, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection [...]

Block Your Cell Number From Telemarketers!

Beginning today, telemarketers have access to cell phone numbers. Call the National DO NOT CALL hotline at 1-888-382-1222 to block yours today!

Upcoming LRU Steelman Visiting Scientist Lecture

Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Steelman Visiting Scientist Lecture, entitled “Statistical Modeling for Everyone!”  is scheduled for 10:00 on Friday, February 17th in the Belk Centrum.  The speaker is Martin Jones, professor of mathematics and director of the statistics program at the College of Charleston. That same day there will also be a lecture intended for students of [...]

SOPA & PIPA

The Internet is flooded with SOPA and PIPA protests, but what exactly are SOPA and PIPA? These articles on Anti-piracy legislation have been posted by ASNE (American Society of News Editors), AP (Associated Press) and UPI (United Press International), so they are reliable sources for information on the latest SOPA & PIPA controversy. Anti-piracy legislation opposed [...]

LRU and Community to Celebrate the Life and Works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Lenoir-Rhyne University, in collaboration with other community organizations, will celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with several events in January. Dr. James Cone will speak at 10:00 am on Martin Luther King Day, January 16th, in the P.E. Monroe Auditorium on the campus of Lenoir Rhyne University. This event is in conjunction with [...]

Lenoir-Rhyne to Hold High School Scholars Academy Information Session

Lenoir-Rhyne University will hold an information session at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 19th, for high school juniors and their parents interested in the university’s High School Scholars Academy. The session will be held in room 213 of the McCrorie Center on the L-R campus. The High School Scholars Academy, which began in 2007, is [...]

What Writers Do

The Lenoir-Rhyne Visiting Writers Series Commemorates its Legacy with Their First Publication                 As you walk around campus, you notice glimpses of the past etched on the walls and erected on the lawns. It’s as if breathing in the prestigious aura that resonates in the air can capture the legacy of those who have gone [...]

All it Takes

There are many opportunities for Lenoir-Rhyne students to serve the community of Hickory; it just takes willingness to get out and do it. Every student at Lenoir-Rhyne is required each year to serve community service, which is also convocation credit. Students are encouraged to not only stop at the requirement, but to really get hands [...]

National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Upcoming LR and local community events: Monday November 14 LRU Canned Food Drive begins! Donations will be picked up Nov. 21st. Tuesday, November 15 Bingo at Hickory Soup Kitchen @ 1pm Homeless Forum at CVCC @5:30 Wednesday, November 16 Hunger Banquet at First Presb. Church @ 5:30pm $6 Movie Showing: ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’ in [...]