LEE UNIVERSITY NEWS

Wind Ensemble to Perform (Click Here to View) The Lee University Wind Ensemble will be performing a concert on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conn Center.

 

OTHER LEE UNIVERSITY NEWS

Chorale to Present Spring Concert
Lee University School of Music presents Chorale in its spring concert on Tuesday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Church Street Annex (formerly First Baptist Church).


Carbone to Speak at Autism Symposium 2012
This summer, Lee University will host the 10th annual Southeastern Autism Symposium as an opportunity to educate the public about the issues surrounding autism.


Anthropology Students Present at Regional Conference
Four anthropology students from Lee University were invited to present at the Southern Anthropological Society (SAS) Conference held in Birmingham, Ala. on March 17.


Community Camp Calendar
Lee University released its second annual web listing of local summer enrichment activities for the Cleveland/Bradley County community.


Colloquium on Latin American and Iberian Studies
The Department of Language and Literature at Lee University will host the first Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Latin American and Iberian Studies on March 30–31, 2012.


Students, Faculty Recognized at Sigma Tau Delta Convention
Fourteen students and two faculty sponsors from Lee University attended the 2012 Sigma Tau Delta International Convention on Feb. 29, in New Orleans, La.


Faculty and Staff to Play Basketball for Great Strides
Lee University will host its 2nd Annual Faculty and Staff Basketball Tournament, a campus-wide fundraiser for Great Strides in the fight against cystic fibrosis.


Jazz Combos Concert on Thursday
On Thursday, March 29, Lee will host a Jazz Combos Concert in the Conn Center at 7:30 p.m. under the direction of Paula Wyatt and Shawn Perkinson.


CMA Review Course to Be Offered this Fall
Beginning fall 2012, Lee University’s Department of Business will offer an 18 week live-instruction review course to prepare accounting professionals for the Certified Management Accountant exam.


School of Music to Present “Ning & Friends”
The Lee University School of Music is proud to present “Ning & Friends” on Monday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Squires Recital Hall inside Lee’s Humanities Center.


The Secret Church Coming in April
On Friday, April 20, 2012, Lee University will host The Secret Church at the Church Street Annex (formerly First Baptist Church).


Kleinmann Awarded Page Legacy Scholar Grant
Dr. Christie Kleinmann was recently awarded a Page Legacy Scholar Grant for the 2012 academic year from the Arthur W. Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication at the Penn State College of Communication.


Comm Arts Department to Hold Book Signing with Local Author
Students of Lee University’s Communication Arts Department will host their first-ever author book signing Tuesday, March 27 from noon-2:00 p.m. in the Great Room of Lee’s Math and Science Complex.


Percussion Group to Present Spring Concert
The Lee University Percussion Group will present its spring concert on Thursday, March 22 under the direction of Dr. Andy Harnsberger and conductor Brandon Wood.


Campbellsville University President to Speak at Lee
Lee University welcomes Campbellsville University president Dr. Michael V. Carter to deliver a special lecture on Wednesday, March 21 at 4 p.m.


Dirksen Speaks on Development in D.R. Congo
Lee University students recently had the opportunity to attend a five day, intensive seminar taught by Dr. Phillip Dirksen.


Symphony Orchestra to Present Spring Concert
Lee University Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of artist-in-residence Robert Bernhardt, will present its first concert of the spring season on March 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conn Center.


Lee to Partner With The Caring Place
Lee University, in partnership with The Caring Place, will host a special lecture by Dr. Don Bartlette on Monday, March 19.


Jazz Ensemble to Perform
The Lee University Jazz Ensemble will present its spring concert on Tuesday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dixon Center, under the direction of Assistant Professor of Music Alan Wyatt.


Students Present Research at Emory Conference
Four Lee University students presented their research at the 30th anniversary of the Southeastern Undergraduate Sociology Symposium, hosted by Emory University on Feb. 24-25.


School of Music to Welcome Synofzik as Artist-in-Residence
Lee University’s School of Music welcomes Dr. Thomas Synofzik, director of the Schumann Haus in Zwickau, Germany, as artist-in-residence from March 12-23.


Squires Hall Series to Host Petar Jankovic Ensemble
Lee University’s Squires Hall Series presents the Petar Jankovic Ensemble, Friday, March 16, 7:30 pm, in the Squires Recital Hall.


Lee to Add Vocational Track to Pastoral Ministry Major
Beginning fall 2012, Lee University will offer a new pastoral ministry degree with a vocational track under the School of Religion’s Department of Christian Ministries.


Students Participate in The Ultimate Recording Project
On Saturday, Feb. 25 the Lee University Jazz Ensemble travelled to Nashville, Tenn. to participate in “The Ultimate Recording Project.”


Saxophone Concert Next Tuesday
Lee University presents the Saxophone Ensemble concert on Tuesday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m.


Free Tax Assistance Drawing to a Close
The free tax preparation offered by Lee University’s Department of Business and the Internal Revenue Service is ending Saturday, April 14.


International Women's Day at Lee
In recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, the Lee University Diversity Committee and Diversity Council will sponsor a series of special events during the week of March 12.


String Theory at the Hunter to Feature Miró String Quartet
Chattanooga’s celebrated concert series String Theory returns for its third spring installment on Thursday, March 8, featuring the dynamic sounds of the Miró String Quartet with internationally renowned pianist Gloria Chien.


Velasco to Present at Silicon Valley Panel
Assistant Professor of Political Science Dr. Nicole Velasco will be a featured presenter at the Silicon Valley Innovation Institute panel on March 7 in Palo Alto, Calif.


Lee Welcomes Three New Faculty Members
Lee University added three new faculty members this spring. These new faculty members include Michael Finch, Sarah Schlosser, and David Smartt.


Linguist Ross to Lecture Tuesday
Dr. David Ross will present an interactive lecture, “The Role of Linguistics in the Experiences of a Bible Translator,” at Lee University on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 7-8 p.m., in the Jones Lecture Hall.


Symphonic Band to Perform
On Tuesday evening, Feb. 28, the Lee University Symphonic Band, under the baton of Dr. R. Mark Bailey, will present a special concert of wind band and worship music.


Phil Wickham Next U-Church Guest
Lee University will host acclaimed singer/song-writer, Phil Wickham, as part of the continuing U-Church season.


Pianist Sioles to Perform Saturday
This Saturday, Feb. 18, Lee University will host guest pianist Gregory Sioles.


Lee Opera to Present "The Marriage of Figaro"
Lee University Opera will present Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s comic masterpiece, The Marriage of Figaro, for four performances on Feb. 23, 24, and 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. in the Dixon Center.


Mayor Declares February “Childhood Obesity Awareness Month”
Mayor Tom Rowland declared February 2012, “Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.”


Ysaÿe Quartet to Conclude PCS
The Ysaÿe Quartet will wrap up Lee University’s 2011-12 Presidential Concert Series with a performance on Wednesday, Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Squires Recital Hall.


Eight Faculty Members Earn Tenure
Eight of Lee University’s faculty members were recently awarded tenure by Lee’s Board of Directors.


Opera to Perform "The Marriage of Figaro"
Lee University Opera will present Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s comic masterpiece, The Marriage of Figaro, for four performances on Feb. 23, 24, and 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. in the Dixon Center.


February Declared “Childhood Obesity Awareness Month”
Mayor Tom Rowland declared February 2012, “Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.”


Ysaÿe Quartet to Perform
The Ysaÿe Quartet will wrap up Lee University’s 2011-12 Presidential Concert Series with a performance on Wednesday, Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Squires Recital Hall.


Xinyu Wang Takes First at Competition
Lee University freshman pianist Xinyu Wang recently won first prize at the La Grange Young Artist Competition in Georgia.


Pfahl To Direct Community Relations
Lee University recently welcomed Ellie Pfahl this semester to the position of Director of Community Relations, a post within the school’s University Relations sector.


Music Explosion 2012
Church of God Music Ministries, part of the Division of Discipleship at International Offices, presents Music Explosion 2012, held at North Cleveland Church of God and the Lee University Conn Center, Wednesday Feb. 22 through Friday, Feb. 24.


Guest to Speak on Film Theory and Religious Experience
Dr. Joe Kickasola will speak on "Sacramental Viewing, Sacramental Living: Classic Film Theory and the Dynamics of Religious Experience" as the final event in Lee University’s 2011-2012 Arts and Culture Series.


Pianist Sioles to Perform
This Saturday, Feb. 18, Lee University will host guest pianist Gregory Sioles.


Journalism Students Spend Semester in D.C.
Lee University journalism students Christy Armstrong and Jessilyn Justice have been selected to participate in a semester internship program with the Washington Journalism Center in Washington, D.C.


Theatre Opens with "Eleemosynary"
Opening its spring season, Lee University Theatre will present the poignant and probing play Eleemosynary, written by Lee Blessing and directed by Christine Williams, assistant professor of theatre at Lee.


Songer Recital on Thursday
Dr. Loralee Songer, assistant professor of music and director of the Ladies of Lee choir, will perform a recital on Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Lee University’s Squires Recital Hall.


Dorm Wars Competes for Charity
The fight for the title of “Dorm Wars Champion” will begin Feb. 20 at 8:00 p.m. in Lee University’s Walker Arena.


Students Partner with United Way to Fight Childhood Obesity
Lee University’s Bateman Team is joining with United Way of Bradley County and many of its agencies and programs in “Eat. Move. Grow United.”


Convocation Begins Sunday
Lee University students, faculty, and staff will come together for spring Convocation, a concentration of six chapel services in four days, welcoming several guest speakers.


Unity Dance Troupe to Perform "Rescued"
Lee University is hosting the Unity Dance Troupe Friday Feb. 10-11 in the Dixon Center. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m., and the show will begin at 7:30 p.m.


Alumna Michels Promoted to Life Care PR Director
Lee University alumna Leigh Michels was recently promoted to director of Life Care Centers of America’s public relations department.


2012 Honor Choir Concert
Approximately 250 choral students from 20 high schools will perform at Lee University’s annual Honor Choir concert on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 3 p.m. in the Conn Center.


School of Music to Present Guitar and Violin Recitals
Lee University School of Music will host two recitals next week.


String Theory to Present Kapilow, Hristova and Chien
On Thursday, Feb. 9, Rob Kapilow will headline the next installment of String Theory with his innovative classical music program What Makes It Great®?


Wangaard Named Director at Hibbett Sports
Lee University alumna and Cleveland native Sarah Sharp Wangaard (class of ‘07) was recently promoted to director of digital marketing for Hibbett Sporting Goods Inc.


Wind Ensemble to Perform
The Lee University Wind Ensemble will be performing a concert on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conn Center.


Manuel Barrueco to Perform at Lee
Lee University will host internationally renowned guitarist Manuel Barrueco on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dixon Center as a guest for Lee’s Presidential Concert Series.


Illusionist Harris III to Perform Sunday in U-Church
On January 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lee University Conn Center, illusionist Harris III will open the Spring U-Church season.


Higher Education Grant to Benefit Community
Dr. Lori West and colleagues of Lee University were recently awarded an Improving Teacher Quality Grant through the Tennessee Higher Education Commission for a new community project, Mathematics in Biotechnology.


Hammon Chosen for NATS and NOA Master-Class
Lee University senior Caitlin Hammon, a vocal performance major from Chattanooga, was recently chosen to perform a master-class on Jan. 7 in Memphis, jointly sponsored by the National Association of Teachers of Singing and the National Opera Association.


PCS Presents Schliessmann This Thursday
Opening the spring portion of the Presidential Concert Series, Lee University will host internationally renowned organist Burkard Schliessmann on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the new Lee Chapel.


Hunter to Serve as Great Strides’ Honorary Chair
Cleveland business leader Beecher Hunter will serve as honorary chairman of the 2012 “Great Strides: Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis,” according to campaign officials at Lee University.


Students Depart for Semester in Cambridge
On Monday, Jan. 16, a select group of students departed Lee University to spend a semester abroad in Cambridge, England for the annual “Semester in Europe: Cambridge.”


Musician Sanchez to Perform in Chapel Tomorrow
Lee University welcomes Grammy-nominated, Dove award winning worship leader and Christian recording artist Ricardo Sanchez to the Conn Center stage tomorrow at 10:40 a.m. during the regularly scheduled chapel service.


Theatre to Debut New Spring Plays
The spring theatre season at Lee University will soon be underway, featuring new “must see” plays and performances.


Coming This Spring to U-Church
The spring 2012 U-Church series will kick off Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conn Center.


2012 Writer's Festival This Week
Lee University’s annual Writers Festival returns January 17, with special guests representing a range of creative writing genres, playwriting, non-fiction, and poetry, as well as guest theatre artists.


Children’s Choir Auditions Coming Soon
Students who love to sing will not want to miss the opportunity to join the Lee University Children's Chorale.


Evangelistic Singers to Honor MLK Day with Concert
Lee University choir, Evangelistic Singers, will host a concert on Monday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Conn Center in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.


School of Music to Feature Vocalist Brendel
Lee University’s School of Music will hold a recital by Associate Professor of Voice Dr. Ron Brendel, tenor, in the Squires Recital Hall on Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m.


Lee Celebrates King in the Classroom
On Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 16-17, Lee University will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in classrooms across the campus.


String Theory to Present January Concert
String Theory begins its spring lineup Thursday evening by blending the talents of legendary violinist Jamie Laredo with cellist Sharon Robinson and pianist Gloria Chien along with Patrick Castillo as a guest speaker.


Lee Partners with IRS to Provide Free Tax Prep
The Lee University Department of Business is partnering with the Internal Revenue Service's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program to offer free tax preparation every Friday and Saturday in the Walker Memorial Building beginning Jan. 27, 2012.


Encore Program Offers New Courses for Spring
Lee University’s Encore Program, which offers people age 60 and over the opportunity to take university courses, has a new line up of specially-designed mini-courses for the spring.


String Theory at the Hunter Spring Preview
String Theory will begin the spring portion of its 2011-2012 Season on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hunter Museum of American Art.


Modern Art Quilt Exhibit
Lee University is currently displaying the textile art work of Mary Ramsey Keasler.


Lessons & Carols Service
The Lee University School of Music and School of Religion join together this Christmas season to present a Service of Lessons & Carols on Dec. 15 at 7:00 pm in the new Chapel.


Judge McClarty to Speak at Lee Commencement
Judge John W. McClarty will speak at the Lee University winter commencement on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 10:30 a.m. in the Conn Center.


Students Win Southern Adventist Competition
Lee University students, Matthew Wilkinson and Knar Abrahamyan, were recently selected as winners in the Southern Adventist Orchestra Concerto Competition in Collegedale, Tenn.


CPA 2012 Review Program to Begin
Lee University’s Department of Business will begin its Spring CPA Review Program, a public seminar to prepare for the CPA exam, this January in Lee’s Walker Memorial Building.