Campus News
The Clarion \ Sept. 17,2010
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BC receives new
scholarship for women
By Danielle Burch
Staff Writer
Want money? If you are a female from the
Appalachian region, Brevard College may have
recently obtained a scholarship for you.
Over the summer, the Leon Levine Foundation
gave BC the funds to provide $5000 to Appala
chian women seeking a college degree.
Since 1853, Brevard College has tried to help
Appalachian families get a college education.
The Rev. Laban Abemethy began this tradition
when he became the first leader of the college,
saying that “none shall ever be turned away for
want of means.”
Now, almost 25 percent of our student body
is from the Appalachian area, and 44 percent
of our students are female. Furthermore, 92
percent of our students receive some type of
financial aid.
With this new monetary gift, “Brevard
College will be able to continue to provide
educational opportunities for women in the Ap
palachian region who otherwise would not have
the resources to attend college,” said President
Drew Van Horn.
Who could be more excited about money
than actual college students (or their parents)?
Brooke Sturgill, a senior from the Appalachian
area, says she is “glad that the Leon Levine
Foundation has contributed to Brevard College’s
scholarship fund—especially with the rise in
tuition—and I hope that this donation will help
to empower Appalachian women by furthering
their education.”
Leon Levine began the scholarship founda
tion in 1980, after creating the Family Dollar
franchise.
Since 2003, Levine has built the foundation
“into one of the country’s largest and most im
pactful philanthropic organizations,” according
to the Leon Levine Foundation homepage.
For more information about the scholarship
and application process, go to the Financial Aid
office in Beam Administration Building.
Volleyball team hosted camp
after Mars Hill game Saturday
The Brevard College volleyball team held a
free volleyball clinic this past Saturday after
their match against Mars Hill College for the
Girl Scouts of Asheville, as well as all youth
who were at the game.
The Tornados and coach Brenda Skeffington
helped teach the young players how to serve
and receive, as well as the basic fundamentals
of the game.
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Brevard College offers
Business professor Oliphant
to lead spring break trip
Brevard College is offering a study tour of
Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris and London March
4-12,2011.
The study tour will be led by Michael
Oliphant, an assistant professor in the Business
and Organizational Leadership Department at
Brevard College. Enrollment is open to Brevard
College students, faculty, staff, alumni and
friends.
During the study tour, participants will leam
about the business, governmental and cultural
European study tour
institutions of the four European cities. The total
cost for the study trip is $2,721 and includes
airfare, accommodations, meals, ground
transportation and attractions.
The study tour is organized by EF Tours, a
world leader in organizing educational study
tours for college students.
To learn more about this opportunity,
please contact Michael Oliphant at 884.8326
or oliphaml@brevard.edu. The enrollment
deadline for the study tour is Sept. 30, 2010.
To enroll, visit www.efcollegestudytours.com/
enroll or call 1-800-873-2250.
What’s Happening at BC
Friday Afternoons on the Quad. Come
out to the Residential Quad for music
and lawn games, today and every Friday
(until it gets too cold!) from 2-4 p.m.
BC Old Time Dance Presents Contra
Dance. Today, 7 p.m., Dunham
Auditorium. It’s free!
CAB Underground Open Mic Night.
Today, 9 p.m. in the Underground. If
you’re interested in performing, see
Megan Walters in Campus Life, or keep
your eyes open for a sign-up sheet in the
Myers Dining Hall!
BC Athletics: Women's Soccer vs.
Southern Wesleyan. Tomorrow (9/18),
2 p.m.
BC Athletics: Men's Soccer vs. Carson
Newman. Tomorrow (9/18), 4 p.m.
CAB Presents Comedian Jay
Black: Tomorrow (9/18), 9 p.m. in the
Underground.
BC Athletics: Men's Soccer vs. Lenoir-
Rhyne. Wednesday (9/22), 4 p.m.
BC Athletics: Volleyball vs. Belmont
Abbey. Wednesday (9/22), 7 p.m.
BC Athletics: Volleyball vs. Catawba.
Friday (9/24), 6:30 p.m.
Club and Croup Meetings
Campus Activities Board (CAB): Every
Monday, 7:30 p.m.. Underground
Debate Society/Young Politicians of
America: Every Tuesday, 9 p.m., MG
139. Everyone is welcome.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
(FCA): Every Tuesday, 9 p.m.. Spiritual
Life Center
Peer Health Advocate Team (PHAT):
Every Thursday, 5:30 p.m.. Institute
Room of Myers Dining Hall
Outing Club: Every Thursday, 5:30 p.m..
Reserve Dining Room
Psych Club: Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m.,
MG 224
Clarion Staff: Every Friday, 11:30 a.m.,
MG 102. All students on campus are
welcome to attend. The Clarion needs
volunteer writers, photographers,
artists, and business staff members.
EMERGE: Sunday (9/12), 5 p.m.. Reserve
Dining Room. Everyone is welcome.
Team-Mobilizing Opportunites
for Volunteer Engagement
(T-M.O.V.E.): Every Sunday, 7 p.m.,
AEC Conference Room. Come if you’re
interested in community service and
volunteerism.
Multicultural/Service Initiative Events
Check this space for forthcoming service
or multicultural events.
Campus / Outdoor Recreation Events
Open Gym. Midday Hours: Monday and
Wednesday, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Tuesday
and Thursday 1-2 p.m. Use this time to
shoot pool, play ping pong, or to check
out equipment. Keep your eyes and ears
open for more daytime hours.
Open Gym. Now 7 days a week, 7-11
p.m. Play basketball, indoor soccer, pool
and table tennis plus use the fitness
center and bring a buddy to use the free
weight room.
Other Events
Coffee Cart. Your favorite BC tradition!
Come to the lobby of McLarty-
Goodson Academic building for free
coffee sponsored by Campus Life and
ARAMARK. Does your club, organization,
or athletic team want to host the coffee
cart? Contact Megan Walters in Campus
Life for details! 884-8366, or
walterml@brevard.edu. Fridays, 8-10
a.m.