Posted on 08 October 2014.
Davidson College professor Ken Menkhaus and visiting scholar Claire Metelits will lead a discussion of the terrorist group Al Shabaab and US response to the their actions in East Africa on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 7:00-8:30pm in Hance Auditorium of Davidson’s Chambers Building. The forum is free and open to the public. Read the full story
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Posted on 21 March 2013.
By LINCOLN DAVIDSON
DavidsonNews.net
Global Zero of Davidson College and Davidson Outdoors will join together this Saturday, March 23 for Bike Around the Bomb, a 50-kilometer bike ride that traces the blast area of a nuclear explosion. The ride begins at 10am at the Davidson Town Green.
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Posted on 18 March 2013.
Student organizers pose at the 2012 Dinner at Davidson (Jordan Leubkemann/DavidsonNews.net)
Members of Davidson College’s Connor Eating House are working hard to increase breast cancer awareness and raise funds for breast cancer research. Their annual Bosom Buddies event is getting geared up to start “flocking” lawns around Davidson and will culminate with a gala on March 23 at the Davidson College Lilly Gallery. Read the full story
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Posted on 12 March 2013.
Cancer survivors prepare to walk the first lap of Richardson Stadium at 2012’s Relay for Life
By LINCOLN DAVIDSON
DavidsonNews.net
Davidson College will host its second annual Relay for Life Friday, March 15, to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The event, which will include musical performances, games, and activities, will be held at Richardson Stadium from 7pm Friday to 7am Saturday.
Relay for Life is a national non-profit organization that raises funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society. Individuals form teams to seek sponsorship, then spend an entire night walking to raise awareness for cancer research. Read the full story
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Posted on 07 March 2013.
The Thistledown Tinkers play Saturday night in Mooresville, weaving traditional Scottish and Irish music with original creations while adding a southern swagger.
By LINCOLN DAVIDSON
DavidsonNews.net
There are plenty of opportunities to get a head-start on celebrating Irish heritage this weekend, with the Mooresville St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Thistledown Tinkers in concert on Saturday. Stop by Davidson College Belk Arena Friday to learn about area businesses at the Lake Norman Business Expo, and don’t miss the 2013 Southern Conference Basketball Tournament in Asheville. There are also lots of live music performances and the opening of Warehouse Performing Arts Center’s production of “Crimes of Omission.”
Our Town Cinemas has “21 and Over,” “Identity Thief,” “Safe Haven” and “Jack the Giant Slayer.” See the showtimes at right on this page. Read the full story
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Posted on 06 March 2013.
Marla Brown plays the lead role of Vivian Bearing in “Wit” at Davidson Community Players. (Monica Galloway photo)
By CONNIE FISHER
DavidsonNews.net
During the Renaissance, the word wit signified intelligence or wisdom. “Wit” is the title of a drama written by Margaret Edson, currently in production by the Davidson Community Players and in every sense of the word, wit is the result of their achievement. Davidson’s production certainly rivals the Broadway Tony Award-nominated play with Cynthia Nixon, even the made-for-television award-winning version starring Emma Thompson.
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