Convocation: the official beginning of senior year; the ceremony that is the highlight of the fall semester for many students. Longwood University's annual convocation ceremony took place on Thursday, Sept. 12 in Willett Gym. Along with a new location, there were a few other kinks to the ceremony. ...
“Did you know the Cunningham’s are haunted?”people keep asking me with a hint of excited glee in their faces. If I didn’t know before, then I certainly do now, as ghostly rumours and stories of the old resident hall spring from mouth to mouth, trying to get everyone worked up. The stories are ...
Longwood University has a long history of traditions. Some traditions have changed and others are newly created, but some have been around since the early years of Longwood University. Longwood has a history of being involved in those traditions and celebrating them fully. Greek Life is one of ...
Since founded in 1851, the sisters of Alpha Delta Pi have held a high ideal of service and leadership. Our national philanthropy, the Ronald McDonald House, is something we hold dear to our heart. The idea behind Ronald McDonald House is simple: provide a “home-away-from-home” for families of seriously ...
On Oct. 3, 2013, Cormier Honors College will host Board Link Organizational Solutions of Richmond for the first time the Partnership For Non-Profit Excellence will present their successful program, “Building Blocks Workshop” on a university campus. Board Link Organizational Solutions offers a variety ...
Rock the Block is coming to the Longwood Landings this Friday from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. There will be a free picnic for those with student IDs. Some of the tasting vendors include Moe’s and Chick-fil-A. There will be prizes, businesses, games and even a mechanical bull ride. Rock the Block is not just ...
On Wednesday, Sept. 11, Dr. Mark Edmundson came to Longwood University to give the staff and students his take on the humanities. He read from his recent essay, “The Soul of Humanities.” Edmundson is a professor at the University of Virginia. He has a bachelor’s degree from Bennington and a Ph.D. ...
The self-proclaimed cheerleader of the College of Business and Economics Dean Paul Barrett puts his scholars first and will use any excuse to “hang out with students.” Barrett was very quick to say that being a dean of anything is no easy task; he could teach if he could find the time. He even went ...
Longwood is a special place; the spirit here cannot be topped. Everyone here is very connected to each other, and we just play off each other’s energy. The students here have so much love for Longwood. This university is very unique about the ways we express the love we have for our school. We express ...
Longwood University is, as we all know, a Liberal Arts college. Liberal Arts can mean a variety of things; one of the definitions that come to mind is humanities. A humanities education is important, but how important is it? Well, the new series of talks called “Humans Being” tells us all why a ...
9/11 was the day that four terrorist planes deliberately crashed into the World Trade Center. Then, another plane was deliberately crashed into the Pentagon. 3,000 people died that day in 2001. Here are some surprising facts. One person actually survived the crash with seconds to spare. Ron DiFrancesco ...
Convocation is the highlight of senior year for some students. Longwood is always priding itself on its traditions, and convocation is no exception. In the English language the word “convocation”means nothing more than coming together with a group to convoke, and that simply means “to call together ...
After a massive blaze destroyed La Parota Grill’s previous location last February, the family-owned and operated restaurant is set to reopen at a new location within the next two weeks, confirmed Jay Solorio, one of the Mexican restaurant’s three partners. La Parota Grill will operate at 1503 South ...
This past Saturday, Sept. 7, runners came from all across Virginia, as well as some from out of state, to participate in the first ever High Bridge Half Marathon and 5K. Bright and early, the half marathon started at 7:30 a.m. while the 5K run commenced half an hour later at 8 a.m. With 250 ...
Most students around campus have heard of student advisory boards, but not many can actually tell you what they do or how to become a part of them. At the end of last semester, new elections were held to elect the new presidents of the Cook-Cole College Student Advisory Board, and the College of Business ...
Longwood University is almost 175 years old. An institution does not get that old and that prestigious without the hard work of very important people. The deans of any college have a lot on their plate. Here at Longwood, we have three different undergrad colleges. The second biggest college at Longwood ...
It has been nearly a year since Longwood University’s beloved communication studies professor Dr. Bill Stuart passed away suddenly. His spirit his still very much alive on campus and affects the students of Longwood. The anniversary of his passing will feature the event 44 for Bill. Stuart was 44 ...
Longwood's history is very unique. Many colleges have not even been around for as long as Longwood, which was founded in 1839. We have a really interesting history here that needs to be acknowledged, known and celebrated. It is our responsibility as members of the Longwood community to know where we ...
Most students around campus have heard of student advisory boards, but not many can actually tell you what they do or how to become a part of them. At the end of last semester, new elections were held to elect the new presidents of the Cook-Cole College Student Advisory Board, and the College of Business ...
When you start college, the first professor you really get to know is your LSEM professor. Nine times out of 10, that professor ends up being your advisor when it all comes down to it. In my experience, the only time that changes is if you decide to change your major or concentration. Your major/program ...
