Bridgewater College

Holiday Pottery and Art Sale
2022-12-02 09:00 - 14:00 UTC
AT A GLANCEHoliday Pottery and Art SaleWhen: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2.Where: Kline Campus Center Lounge

The Bridgewater College Art Department will host its holiday pottery and art sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, in the Kline Campus Center Lounge.

The event is open to the public.

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Last Day of Fall 2022 Classes
2022-12-02 08:00 - 17:00
Classes for the Fall 2022 semester will conclude on Friday, Dec. 2. Exams will take place Monday, Dec. 5, through Friday, Dec. 9.

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Thanksgiving Break
2022-11-22 08:00 - 2022-11-27 17:00
Thanksgiving Break begins after a student’s last class on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Classes resume on Monday, Nov. 28.

The College will be closed beginning at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 23 and remain closed through Friday. Nov. 25. Regular business hours resume on Monday, Nov. 28.

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Piscataway Nation Dancers & Singers
2022-11-19 20:00 - 21:00
AT A GLANCEPiscataway Nation DancersWhen: Saturday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m.Where: Cole Hall. A reception will follow in the KCC lobby after the performance

Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month with the Piscataway Nation Dancers and Singers on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. in Cole Hall. Join us for a pow-wow performance featuring traditional dancing, drumming and singing. Learn about their history, heritage and culture.

Sponsored by BC’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and CEAT, this event is free and open to the public.

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Chamber Ensemble Concert
2022-11-15 19:30 - 20:30
AT A GLANCEChamber Ensemble ConcertWhen: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. Where: Concert Hall, Carter Center for Worship and Music

Bridgewater College’s Chamber Ensemble will perform on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the concert hall in the Carter Center for Worship and Music on the College’s campus.

The Bridgewater College Music Department houses many great chamber ensembles that rehearse and perform throughout the year. This concert will feature a wide variety of music from the Flute Choir, Trumpet Ensemble, Chamber Strings, Handbell Choir, Guitar Ensemble and more.

The performance is free and open to the public.

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Chamber Ensemble Concert
2022-11-15 19:30 - 20:30
AT A GLANCEChamber Ensemble ConcertWhen: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. Where: Concert Hall, Carter Center for Worship and Music

Bridgewater College’s Chamber Ensemble will perform on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Carter Center for Worship and Music.

The concert will feature a wide variety of music from the flute choir, trumpet ensemble, chamber strings, handbell choir, guitar ensemble and more.

The performance is free and open to the public.

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Master of Science in Human Resource Management Virtual Open House
2022-11-15 19:00 - 20:00
Join us virtually via Zoom to learn about our Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSHRM) Program.

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Symphonic Band Concert
2022-11-13 15:00 - 17:00
AT A GLANCESymphonic Band ConcertWhen: Sunday, Nov. 13, 3 p.m. Where: Cole Hall

Bridgewater College’s Symphonic Band will perform on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 3 p.m. in Cole Hall.

Featured pieces include Simple Gifts by Frank Ticheli, Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse by Randall Standridge, Minimalist Dances by Matt Conaway, Brooklyn Air by Michael Markowski, Ember Skies by Kevin Day and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. Senior music education major Luke Cronin will be the guest conductor for James Swearingen’s Seagate Overture.

The performance is free and open to the public.

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Open House
2022-11-12 09:30 - 14:00, 2022-10-15 09:30 - 14:00
Experience Bridgewater College to the fullest at an open house! This full-day large group visit is filled with sessions geared towards undergraduate students and their families.

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Oratorio Choir Concert
2022-11-11 19:30 - 21:00
AT A GLANCEOratorio Choir ConcertWhen: Friday, Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m. Where: Concert Hall, Carter Center for Worship and Music

Bridgewater College’s Oratorio Choir will perform on Friday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Carter Center for Worship and Music.

The concert will feature two works: John Rutter’s “Requiem” and Eriks Esenvalds’ “Trinity Te Deum.” The Oratorio Choir is comprised of BC choral students, faculty members, staff, community members and alumni.

The performance is free and open to the public.

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Master of Science in Athletic Training Virtual Open House
2022-11-09 19:00 - 20:00
Join us from your home to learn about the Athletic Training program. You will learn about the admissions process, academic curriculum and clinical experiences followed by Q&A.

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Art Exhibition: Photographs by Robert Sulkin
2022-11-07 08:00 - 2022-12-09 17:00
AT A GLANCEArt Exhibition: Photographs by Robert SulkinWhen: Monday, Nov. 7, through Friday, Dec. 9. An opening reception will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7, with an artist’s talk at 5:30 p.m. Where: Beverly Perdue Art Gallery, lower level of the John Kenny Forrer Learning CommonsHours: The gallery is open from 7:30 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; and noon to midnight on Sunday.

An exhibition of photographs by Robert Sulkin will be showcased Monday, Nov. 7, through Friday, Dec. 9, in the Beverly Perdue Art Gallery located on the main level of the John Kenny Forrer Learning Commons.

The art exhibition will have an opening reception in the gallery from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7, and an artist’s talk at 5:30 p.m.

The art exhibition, opening reception and artist’s talk are free and open to the public. The gallery is open from 7:30 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; and noon to midnight on Sunday.

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Jazz Ensemble Concert
2022-11-06 15:00 - 17:00
AT A GLANCEJazz Ensemble ConcertWhen: Sunday, Nov. 6, 3 p.m. Where: Sipe Center, 100 N. Main St., Bridgewater

Bridgewater College’s Jazz Ensemble will perform on Sunday, Nov. 6, at 3 p.m. at the Sipe Center located at 100 N. Main Street in the town of Bridgewater.

The concert will feature a wide variety of musical styles including swing, shuffle, samba, funk, rock, ballad and bebop.

The performance is free and open to the public.

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Theatre at Bridgewater College Presents: The Moors by Jen Silverman
2022-11-02 20:00 - 2022-11-05 20:00
Theatre at Bridgewater College Presents: The Moors by Jen SilvermanWhen: Nov. 2-5, 8 p.m.Where: Cole Hall

Theatre at Bridgewater College presents “The Moors” from Wednesday, Nov. 2, through Saturday, Nov. 5, in Cole Hall on the College’s campus. The show will begin at 8 p.m. each night.

Jen Silverman’s “The Moors” tells the story of two sisters and a dog that live out their lives on the bleak English moors, dreaming of love and power. The arrival of a hapless governess and a moorhen set all three on a strange and dangerous path. “The Moors” is a dark comedy about love, desperation and visibility.

Tickets for the production are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (65 and older) and non-BC students, and free for BC students, faculty and staff. Tickets will be on sale 30 minutes prior to the start of the show. Cash or check only.

“The Moors” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.

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Conversations with Singer/Songwriter Scott Christopher Murray
2022-11-02 19:30 - 20:30
Conversations with Singer/Songwriter Scott Christopher MurrayWhen: Wednesday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m.Where: Center for Engaged Learning

Have you ever wondered about the songwriting process? What it is that moves an artist to create? Join Scott Christopher Murray on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for Engaged Learning for an intimate evening of music, storytelling and conversation.

Murray is an accomplished singer/songwriter and veteran of the acoustic music scene. He’s a Grammy-nominated musician living in Fulks Run, Va. Raised in the Shenandoah Valley, he has absorbed its rich story-telling and musical traditions and has traveled and performed most of his adult life. His music reflects life, love and loss wrapped in beautiful melodies and artful musicianship. Murray’s second album, “Short Stories,” was nominated for contemporary folk album of the year.

Sponsored by the Margaret Grattan Weaver Institute for Regional Culture, the event is free and open to the public.

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Homecoming Concert
2022-10-22 19:30 - 21:00
AT A GLANCEHomecoming ConcertWhen: Saturday, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m.Where: Carter Center for Worship and Music, Concert Hall

Bridgewater College’s Jazz Ensemble, Chorale, an alumni jazz band featuring alum from 1982 to 2022, and a newly-formed chamber ensemble will perform on Saturday, Oct. 22, in the Concert Hall at the Carter Center for Worship and Music on the College’s campus.

The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public, and the BC Community is encouraged to attend as part of Homecoming weekend.

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Special Collections Exhibition: “Hobbies at Homecoming”
2022-10-22 08:00 - 2023-04-03 17:00
AT A GLANCEBC Special Collections Exhibition: “Hobbies at Homecoming”What: A showcase of Bridgewater College hobbies past and presentWhen: On display Oct. 22, 2022, through April 3, 2023Where: Robert R. Newlen ’75 and John C. Bradford Special Collections, lower level of the John Kenny Forrer Learning CommonsHours: The exhibition is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Hours subject to change for inclement weather or summer/holiday closures. Check libguides.bridgewater.edu before visiting.

Bridgewater College Special Collections will exhibit “Hobbies at Homecoming,” a showcase of Bridgewater College hobbies past and present, from Oct. 22, 2022, through April 3, 2023. The exhibition will be on display in the Robert R. Newlen ’75 and John C. Bradford Special Collections located on the lower level of the John Kenny Forrer Learning Commons on the College’s campus.

The exhibition is curated by Stephanie S. Gardner, Special Collections Librarian, and Sherie Davis ‘23. The exhibition features archival materials and artifacts reflective of the passions of past Bridgewater College community members. From librarian Agnes Kline’s romantic Hollywood photo stills to biologist and coach Doc Jopson’s birding club notebook, these primary sources give us glimpses of the varied and vibrant interests of historic Bridgewater College.

The exhibition is free and open to the public.

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Homecoming 2022
2022-10-21 08:00 - 2022-10-23 17:00
Alumni, families and friends, join us for our Homecoming celebration Oct. 21-23!

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2022 Eagles Golf Classic
2022-10-21 08:00 - 16:00
Kick off Homecoming weekend on the green with us for the annual Eagles Golf Classic at Lakeview Golf Club. This fundraiser is a four-player captain’s choice format with two sessions.

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Career Exploration Day
2022-10-20 11:00 - 16:00
BC’s Career Exploration Day is a career fair styled-event designed to bring current students and alumni together to launch student interest in potential majors, careers, and industries. Alumni volunteers will share their academic and professional journeys, providing a network of support as students explore how their academic and professional interests align and plan the next steps toward achieving their career goals.

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Lyceum Concert: ARKAI
2022-10-19 19:00 - 21:00
AT A GLANCELyceum Concert: ARKAIWhen: Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. Where: Concert Hall, Carter Center for Worship and Music

ARKAI will present a lyceum at Bridgewater College on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. ARKAI is an award-winning string duo that redefines the boundaries of musical genre—fusing classical virtuosity with the electricity of a rock band, the spontaneity of a jazz combo and the beauty of a string quartet.

Winners of the 2021 Astral Artists National Auditions, ARKAI fuses classical virtuosity with the electricity of a rock band, the spontaneity of a jazz combo and the beauty of a string quartet. Their past engagements have included performances at The Met, Joe’s Pub, Rockwood Music Hall, The Juilliard School, Chateau Marmont, Curtis Institute of Music, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and the 92nd Street Y. Their electronic debut composition, “Letters from COVID,” was recently featured at TED@PMI for a global audience of more than 30,000 people from 182 countries. ARKAI is currently creating its debut album, “Aurora,” in collaboration with seven-time Grammy-nominated producer Joel Hamilton.

The lyceum concert series at Bridgewater College is free and open to the public.

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Virtual Graduate Open House
2022-10-18 19:00 - 20:00
Join us virtually to experience our graduate programs at Bridgewater. Speak directly with program directors and current students to gain an insight of how to advance your education.

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Art Exhibition: Second Annual Alumni Art Show
2022-10-17 08:00 - 2022-12-02 17:00
AT A GLANCEArt Exhibition: Second Annual Alumni Art ShowWhen: Monday, Oct. 17, through Friday, Dec. 2. An opening reception will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21. Where: Work will be displayed in the first floor lobby of Bowman Hall and the lower level of the Kline Campus Center.

An exhibition of works created by alums of Bridgewater College will be showcased Monday, Oct. 17, through Friday, Dec. 2, in the first floor lobby of Bowman Hall and in the lower level of the Kline Campus Center.

The art exhibition will have an opening reception in the Beverly Perdue Art Gallery in the John Kenny Forrer Learning Commons from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, from 5-7 p.m.

The art exhibition and opening reception are free and open to the public.

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Endowed Lecture: Lynn Novick
2022-10-13 19:30 - 21:00
Endowed Lecture: Lynn NovickWhen: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13Where: Cole HallNotes: A livestream of the event will be available at bridgewater.edu/novick. An American sign language (ASL) interpreter will be present to facilitate communication between Novick and deaf or hard of hearing attendees.

Director and producer of documentary films Lynn Novick will present an endowed lecture at Bridgewater College on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Cole Hall.

One of the most respected documentary filmmakers and storytellers in America, Novick will talk about the three-part PBS documentary The U.S. and the Holocaust, which she co-directed with Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein. The film examines the rise of Hitler and Nazism in Germany in the context of global anti-Semitism and racism, the eugenics movement in the U.S. and race laws in the American South.

The endowed lecture is sponsored by the Anna B. Mow Symposium. The event is free and open to the public. A livestream of the event will be available at bridgewater.edu/novick. An American sign language (ASL) interpreter will be present to facilitate communication between Novick and deaf or hard of hearing attendees.

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Supplements and Steroids: The Pressure to Perform with Brian Parker
2022-10-12 19:00 - 20:30
AT A GLANCESupplements and Steroids: The Pressure to Perform with Brian ParkerWhen: Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. Where: Cole HallCost: Free

What do you know about appearance and performance-enhancing substances? Learn more about the realities of steroid abuse on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. in Cole Hall. This informative presentation is for anyone interested in health and wellness.

The guest speaker for the event will be Brian Parker, Director of Education at the Taylor Hooton Foundation.

The event is free and open to the public.

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Shenandoah Valley Archives Fair
2022-10-12 11:00 - 13:00
AT A GLANCEShenandoah Valley Archives FairWhen: Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Newlen-Bradford Special Collections of the John Kenny Forrer Learning Commons at Bridgewater CollegeCost: Free to the public

Discover history and celebrate Virginia Archives Month with Bridgewater College at the annual Shenandoah Valley Archives Fair. Founded in 2019, the Shenandoah Valley Archives Fair is an annual event that connects the regional community with Valley history. Styled as an expo, visitors meet with representatives of regional collecting institutions and learn about the unique primary sources that are preserved and shared by Shenandoah Valley archives. This free event will be of interest to students, teachers, historians and genealogists. Archivists will share the scope of their collections and tell how to conduct research with the primary sources. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions regarding the availability of primary sources in their areas of interest and research.

Participating institutions include:

Augusta County Historical SocietyClarke County Historical AssociationGeorge C. Marshall Foundation Library and ArchivesHandley Regional Library’s Stewart Bell ArchivesJames Madison University Special CollectionsMassanutten Regional LibraryRobert R. Newlen ’75 & John C. Bradford Special Collections at Bridgewater CollegeRockingham County Circuit Court Clerk’s OfficeRocktown HistoryShenandoah County Library’s Truban ArchivesShenandoah University Special Collections and EUB ArchivesWashington & Lee University Library Special CollectionsWaynesboro Public Library

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Art Exhibition: Works [And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves] by K. Alexandra Soler
2022-10-05 08:00 - 2022-11-02 17:00
A sample of artwork from K. Alexandra Soler’s “Work [And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves]” collection.

AT A GLANCEArt Exhibition: Work [And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves] by K. Alexandra SolerWhen: Wednesday, Oct. 5, through Wednesday, Nov. 2. An opening reception will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, with an artist’s talk at 5:30 p.m. Where: Beverly Perdue Art Gallery, lower level of the John Kenny Forrer Learning CommonsHours: The gallery is open from 7:30 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; and noon to midnight on Sunday.

An exhibition of works created by K. Alexandra Soler will be showcased Wednesday, Oct. 5, through Wednesday, Nov. 2, in the Beverly Perdue Art Gallery located on the lower level of the John Kenny Forrer Learning Commons.

An amalgamation of materials, processes and experiences accumulated while laboring in a post-academic environment, Work [And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves] is a celebration of all things work. Featuring notes of office work, selections of mechanical work, splashes of home work, and just a hint of art work – the exhibition invites you to grab a coffee and enjoy the fruits of labor.

The art exhibition will have an opening reception in the gallery from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, and an artist’s talk at 5:30 p.m.

The art exhibition, opening reception and artist’s talk are free and open to the public. The gallery is open from 7:30 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; and noon to midnight on Sunday.

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Fall Break
2022-09-30 08:00 - 2022-10-04 17:00
Fall Break begins after a students’ last class on Friday, Sept. 30. Classes resume on Wednesday, Oct. 5.

The College will be closed on Monday, Oct. 3. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 4.

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Holy Surprises with Ted & Company
2022-09-27 19:30 - 21:00
AT A GLANCEHoly Surprises with Ted & CompanyWhen: Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. Where: Carter Center for Worship and MusicCost: Free to the public. Donations accepted at the door to support the people of Ukraine.

On Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Carter Center for Worship and Music, Bridgewater College’s Fall Spiritual Focus will feature Ted & Company’s performance of “Holy Surprises,” a series of sketches, monologues and songs celebrating God’s subversive sense of humor.

Admission is free and donations will be accepted to support the people of Ukraine.

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