Author Archive: Janika Carey
Self-taught music major presents senior recital
Jacqueline Comola has always loved music, but never took voice or piano lessons until she came to Sweet Briar. Four years later, the music and religion major is giving her senior recital. The event will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, May 6, in Memorial Chapel.
SBC’s Jones lands VFIC grant for research in Trinidad
Sweet Briar College’s visiting assistant professor of music Jeffrey Jones is the recipient of the 2013 Maurice L. Mednick Memorial grant.
Inaugural awards convocation celebrates excellence
The ceremony marked a “new tradition” at Sweet Briar, uniting departmental awards and honors, as well as Student Government Association awards and the Presidential Medal under one umbrella.
Sweet Briar hosts talk on North Korea
“What does North Korea want?” has become one of the most discussed questions across news networks worldwide. Kathryn Weathersby will attempt to answer it in her lecture at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, in Tyson Auditorium at Sweet Briar College.
A young alumna gives back
It’s only been four years since Amanda Strickland graduated from Sweet Briar — thanks in part to scholarships made possible by alumnae donations. Now, the Class of 2009 grad is doing her part to ensure future Sweet Briar women can enjoy the same opportunities.
‘The Art of Uncertainty’ opens at Sweet Briar
Sweet Briar College will host an opening reception for its 2013 senior art majors’ thesis show at 5 p.m. Friday, April 19, in Pannell Gallery. “The Art of Uncertainty” highlights culminating work by Vianey Chavez, Virginia Graves, Danielle Hall, Madeline Hodges, Kaitlyn Holloway, Sally Toms and Jennifer Will.
Sweet Briar senior stages original play
Sweet Briar College senior Molly Harper literally stumbled into acting in high school. This month, Harper will present her final directing project, “Lies,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20, in Babcock Studio Theatre at Sweet Briar College.
McCord gives farewell performance at Sweet Briar
The final Janet Lowrey Gager Community Concert of the year will feature professor of music Rebecca McCord in her last performance at Sweet Briar College before she retires this summer. The program takes place at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, in Memorial Chapel.
Recital highlights senior Noelle Ames
Environmental science major and music minor Noelle Ames will showcase her vocal and piano skills at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13, in Memorial Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.
Honors student shares love of music
A Joo Kim will present her senior recital at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, in Babcock 127, along with music professor Rebecca McCord.
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