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Archive 2007-2008


August

8/12/2008
Recent graduate Sarah Harcourt accepted to Harvard University graduate program
8/8/2008
Twenty receive Transylvania's prestigious William T. Young Scholarship
8/4/2008
Recent graduate Mallory Powell awarded Fulbright to teach in Vietnam

July

7/24/2008
Fifteen professors from across the country will participate in Transylvania’s seminar on liberal education
7/8/2008
Performances, graduation highlight GSA final day
7/8/2008
Transylvania rising senior, Katharin Shaw, awarded Goldwater Scholarship; conducting summer research at Harvard
7/2/2008
The Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra and the Lexington Singers once again bring patriotic favorites to Old Morrison

June

6/19/2008
2008 Governor’s School for the Arts session begins Sunday, June 22
6/4/2008
Transylvania's president of 25 years, Dr. Charles L. Shearer, profiled in Lexington Herald-Leader

May

5/24/2008
Transylvania awards 259 degrees to largest class in its history
5/21/2008
Largest graduating class in Transylvania’s 228-year history will receive degrees Saturday, May 24
5/20/2008
Transy announces Athletes of the Year for 2008
5/12/2008
Students honored at annual University Awards ceremony
5/6/2008
Transylvania’s theater and music programs present Rodgers and Hammerstein masterpiece “Carousel”; opens May 15 for three night run

April

4/30/2008
Transylvania honors two professors and six alums with Distinguished Service and Achievement Awards during Alumni Weekend
4/29/2008
Samuel G. Barnes, Mary Lou Dietrich Harmon, Brian Clark Wood, Charles L. Shearer and Susan P. Shearer receive top honors at Transylvania’s alumni weekend awards ceremony
4/18/2008
Update on the status of Transylvania honor student and Sudanese refugee Lino Nakwa, who is facing deportation
4/14/2008
Call to action: Transylvania honor student and Sudanese refugee faces deportation
4/9/2008
Transylvania Theater presents the relationship drama “Closer,” April 10-12 at 7:30 p.m.

March

3/31/2008
Transylvania music programs offer free concerts this week
3/26/2008
North Carolina State University professor Frank Edens will discuss “sustainability of human health” at Transylvania on Thursday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m.
3/24/2008
“Blood Diamonds” author to speak at Transylvania Wednesday, March 26, as part of Fair Trade Week events; free and open to the public
3/21/2008
Performance artist Claudia Stevens presents one-person play “Blue Lias, or the Fish Lizard’s Whore” at Transylvania, March 25, at 7:30 p.m.; free and open to the public
3/13/2008
In celebration of Women's History Month, Transy students host sixth-grade girls for the day.
3/3/2008
“Draw, Build, Stamp,” runs Feb. 29 – April 18 at Transylvania’s Morlan Gallery; exhibit features work of Kentucky, Michigan and Florida artists

February

2/25/2008
“Liberal Education and America’s Promise” lecture at Transylvania to be given by president of Association of American Colleges and Universities, Tuesday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m.
2/22/2008
Award-winning author R. T. Smith to give public reading and sign books Feb. 28, 8 p.m. at Transylvania University
2/13/2008
Transylvania University Theater presents the classic Michael Frayn comedy “Noises Off,” Feb. 21 –March 1
2/6/2008
Transylvania junior John Kerley takes part in Discovery Channel series, “The Bone Detectives,” while studying abroad in Peru
2/1/2008
Transylvania University music department to present “An Evening at the Cabaret: Selections from Broadway Musicals”

January

1/23/2008
"Dangers to Liberal Education" lecture at Transylvania, January 29, 7:30 p.m.; free and open to the public
1/17/2008
African-American History Month celebration event

Author and scholar Allan G. Johnson to speak at Transylvania Tuesday, February 5 at 7 p.m.; free and open to the public

1/11/2008
The Faun runs Jan. 14 through Feb. 22 at Transylvania’s Morlan Gallery; exhibit features installation and dance performances based on Greek mythology
1/2/2008
Transylvania University choir to perform at conclusion of winter tour

December

12/10/2007
Lexington children participate in Transylvania’s Crimson Christmas
12/7/2007
Transylvania speech and debate team continues success at home tournament
12/5/2007
Transylvania’s music program gives A Gift of Holiday Music to the community Friday, Dec. 7

November

11/14/2007
Enjoy "A Medieval Feast"—Transylvania's Madrigal dinners are November 29, 30 and December 1
11/14/2007
Transylvania drama professor presents annual solo performance of A Christmas Carol Wednesday, December 5; proceeds benefit the Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center
11/7/2007
Bad Luck runs through December 5 at Transylvania’s Morlan Gallery; exhibit features local and international artists working in a variety of media
11/5/2007
A brass quintet from the 113th Army Band to perform at Transylvania on Veterans Day; Sylvia Lovely is guest speaker

October

10/31/2007
Transylvania University Theater opens season with "Macbeth"
10/16/2007
Transy music professor receives composer’s award; Lexington Guitar Trio to perform his compositions at Transylvania faculty recital on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Carrick Theater

September

9/27/2007
Transylvania’s Smith Concert Series open with performance by Grammy Award-winning Kronos Quartet on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m.
9/26/2007
First woman president of Ireland and winner of the Sydney Peace Prize to deliver Transylvania’s Kenan Lecture, Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m.; free and open to the public
9/24/2007
Two sisters honor brother with $1 million gift to Transylvania to fund two full four-year scholarships every four years
9/20/2007
Transylvania breaks record with official enrollment
9/13/2007
Transylvania's Morlan Gallery opens 2007-08 season with Imprinted Bodies, an exhibit of visual art, poetry, documentaries and gallery talks that celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
9/11/2007
Carrie Newcomer, singer, songwriter and guitarist, in concert at Transylvania Wednesday, Sept. 12, free and open to the public

August

8/16/2007
Transylvania begins construction on new suite-style residence hall; announces name


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