Led by Alpha Chi co-sponsor Syble Shellito and Alpha Chi alum Jennifer Humphrey, twenty-three members of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ North Carolina Phi Chapter of the Alpha Chi Honor Society are attending the Alpha Chi National Convention in Alexandria, Virginia, on April 7-9. During the convention, thirteen members will present their research and creative activities, competing […]
2017 Hobson Prize Announced
Kevin Wilson is the recipient of the 2017 Mary Frances Hobson Prize for Distinguished Achievement in Arts and Letters. In making its selection, the Hobson Prize Selection Committee noted that “Wilson’s Tunneling to the Center of the Earth and The Family Fang are the books you hope to find each time you enter a bookstore. […]
Chowan Undergraduate Prize for Writing
The winners and runners-up for the Chowan Undergraduate Prize for Writing are: Poetry WINNER: Shannon Lassiter, "Choices In Life" RUNNERS-UP: Haley Haggard, "Lost Stars" and Samara Hardiman, "Mark It By the Day" Fiction WINNER: Ieshia Clark, "Mirror Image" RUNNERS-UP: GermaNa Farrior, "Be Still" and Warren Powers, "Halloween Party" Nonfiction WINNER: Samantha Pulliam, "Acceptance" RUNNERS-UP: Angelique' Jackson, "Standards" […]
2016 Graphics Summer Camp
High school students are making plans to attend the 2016 Summer Graphics Camp at Â鶹ÊÓƵ. It will be held on June 19-24. Twenty campers will experience “life as a college freshman” by living in a residence hall, attending classes and labs in Horner, enjoying the Hawk’s Nest for entertainment, and having meals in Thomas Dining […]
Rupsch to Lead New School of Fine and Applied Arts
Christina Rupsch will assume leadership of the new School of Fine and Applied Arts at Â鶹ÊÓƵ on June 1, 2016. She will begin her role this summer after more than seven years at Tidewater Community College where she is a Professor of Art and Director of the Visual Arts Center. Prior to that she […]
2015-2016 Alpha Chi Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced
The finalists for the 2015-2016 Alpha Chi Teacher of the Year Award are: Lewis Nicholson, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Edward Snyder, Assistant Professor of History Shannon Williams, Associate Professor of Accounting Jayne Wolfskill, Assistant Professor of Education Pamela Woodard, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice The student body chooses the recipient of the Alpha Chi […]
Authors Hinkle and Taylor with Assistance from Chowan Students Publish Book
Since its inception in 1870, the North Carolina State Prison housed a variety of notable inmates, including “Carbine” Williams, who invented semiautomatic firearms while incarcerated; Otto Wood, who managed several daring escapes from the prison; and Velma Barfield, the “death row granny” who in 1984 became the first woman executed in the United States in […]
Student Art Show Winners
Freshman Award – Antwuan Hicks, “Endless Pier” Provost Award – Darren Peoples, “She” Eubanks Awards – Best in Ceramics 1st – Issa Farhood, “Fancy Tableware” 2nd – Necole Watson, “Coil Pot” 3rd – Evelyn Walker, “Wayfarer” ï‚· Eubanks Awards – Best in Oil Painting Body of Work – Robert Powell Best in Show – Carolyn […]
Tinkham Receives Faculty Excellence in Community Service Award
Academic Affairs celebrated the spirit of service by honoring Brenda Tinkham, Associate Provost for External Relations and Professor of Education, with the Faculty Excellence in Community Service Award on Tuesday, March 15. Tinkham was one five finalists for the 2015-2016 award. The others were: Sarah Bonner, Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science Lewis Nicholson, […]
Friends of Music Concert
The Department of Music hosted a Friends of Music Concert and Reception on Thursday, March 3 at Murfreesboro Baptist Church. The concert featured music performances by the music faculty, including Mary Hellmann, Mike Butrico, Paula Pressnell, James Guthrie, and Lynette Smith , and the Chowan Singers led by Aaron Rice. The Friends of Music exists […]