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Transylvania publications receive awards from the Public Relations Society of America’s Thoroughbred Chapter

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Lexington, Ky.—Two Transylvania University publications—the admissions viewbook and Transylvania magazine—received first place honors  the Public Relations Society of America-Thoroughbred Chapter’s 2011 awards competition. PRSA is the world’s largest organization for public relations professionals. This is the second award for the viewbook this year. It received the Award of Excellence and was a Grand Award finalist in the Council for Advancement and Support of Education’s District III awards competition in February. The district includes public and private colleges and independent schools in nine southeastern states. “The PRSA awards are especially meaningful because they prove that our publications compare favorably with those produced by business, industry, nonprofit  organizations, government agencies, and consulting firms—not just educational institutions,” said Sarah Emmons, associate vice president of communications and public relations at Transylvania. “I’m delighted that they have once again been judged among the top in the region.” The viewbook provides a comprehensive introduction to Transylvania for prospective students. Transylvania magazine is published three times a year and highlights campus events and successful alumni. Both were produced in-house by the university’s publications staff: Martha Baker, director; William Bowden, writer/editor; Barbara Grinnell, graphic designer; and Tyler Young, editorial assistant.

Celebrate America’s independence with Transylvania University and the city of Lexington

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LEXINGTON, Ky.—Transylvania University and the city of Lexington will team up for the 27th year to celebrate America’s independence on the campus of one of the nation’s oldest colleges with a patriotic concert featuring the musical talents of the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra and the Lexington Singers, on Sunday, July 3, at 8 p.m. The free concert will begin at 8 p.m. with the “Star-Spangled Banner” and “My Old Kentucky Home.” The Lexington Philharmonic will be led by Scott Terell, music director and conductor, and the Lexington Singers will be led by Jefferson Johnson, music director and conductor. Other patriotic selections will be provided throughout the program, which will also include selections from movies such as “Apollo 13,” “Harry Potter” and “Superman.” The concert annually draws a crowd upwards of 5,000 filling the expansive lawn of historic Old Morrison and stretching across Third Street to the Carnegie Center. The Young at Heart Jazz Band of Central Kentucky will perform in Gratz Park from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Patriotic Concert is presented this year by PNC Bank and organized by the Downtown Lexington Corporation and the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. Transylvania University and Hilliard Lyons are Festival patrons. Handicapped accessible parking will be available in the semi-circle driveway on Broadway between Third and Fourth streets. For more information, contact the public relations office at (859) 233-8120 or Tamara Deckard at the Downtown Lexington Corporation at (859) 425-2592.

Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship holds fourth annual Student Congress at Transylvania University and the University of Kentucky, June 18-25

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LEXINGTON, Ky.—Fifty-one college students, from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, are in Lexington this week to attend the Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship’s fourth annual Student Congress at Transylvania University and the University of Kentucky, June 18-25. The rising seniors are recommended by the senior U.S. senator from their state and colleges and universities throughout the country and, while at the Student Congress, are exposed to a curriculum in diplomacy, dialogue, listening skills, negotiation and mediation. Earlier today, Transylvania president and historian R. Owen Williams shared with the Student Congress details of the close relationship statesman Henry Clay had with the 231-year-old university. The “Great Compromiser” served as a professor in Transylvania’s law school beginning in 1805 and oversaw the construction of Old Morrison (1833), which is now home to the university’s administrative offices, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is featured on the city seal of Lexington. Clay remained a trustee and friend of the university until his death in 1852. In recognition of the 200th anniversary of Clay becoming Speaker of the House, a special program will be held at Transylvania’s Haggin Auditorium on Friday, June 24, at 7:30 p.m. The sold-out event, “A Tribute to Henry Clay,” will feature a moderated discussion on how Henry Clay influenced the role of the Speaker of the House by current Speaker John Boehner, former Speaker and current House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, and

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Transylvania to host tribute to Henry Clay with four Speakers of the House, June 24 at 7:30 p.m.

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LEXINGTON, Ky.—Transylvania University enjoyed a close relationship during its formative years with well-known statesman Henry Clay. The “Great Compromiser” served as a professor in Transylvania’s law school for two years beginning in 1805 and was elected a trustee in 1807, a position he retained on and off for many years. In 1818, Clay was part of a committee that brought young Bostonian minister Horace Holley to Lexington to serve as president of the university. Under Holley’s leadership, Transylvania’s reputation rose in prominence and its law and medical departments rivaled those of schools in the northeast. Clay oversaw the construction of Old Morrison (1833), which is now home to the university’s administrative offices. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is featured on the city seal of Lexington. Clay remained a trustee and friend of the university until his death in 1852. As Lexington celebrates its first ever Henry Clay Week June 18-24, Transylvania will have a chance to reflect on its history with Clay as it hosts a special event that will end the week. “The Role of the Speaker of the House: A Tribute to Henry Clay,” will feature a moderated conversation with Speaker of the House John Boehner, former Speaker and current House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and former Speakers Dennis Hastert and Jim Wright on Friday, June 24, at 7:30 p.m. in Haggin Auditorium. The Speakers will discuss their respective times in the

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New Governor’s School for the Arts session opens June 19 at Transylvania University

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LEXINGTON, Ky.—Kentucky’s most talented young artists from 49 counties will assemble on Transylvania University’s campus on Sunday, June 19, to begin the three-week 2011 session of the Governor’s School for the Arts. The latest GSA class is comprised of 225 rising juniors and seniors from all regions of the Commonwealth who will receive top-level training through daily seminars, master classes, lectures, hands-on workshops and field trips to various arts attractions in central Kentucky. The student-artists will receive rigorous instruction in nine disciplines: architecture, creative writing, dance, drama, instrumental music, musical theatre, new media, visual arts and vocal music. More than 4,250 of the state’s most talented high school artists from all 120 counties have attended the 24-year-old GSA summer program following a highly demanding selection process. Each year since the program’s inception in 1987, over 1,500 students have applied annually for one of the available scholarships, valued at more than $3,000, including a record 1,700 this year. Transylvania is among 20 colleges and universities that offer scholarships to GSA alumni. The program will culminate on Saturday, July 9, with an all-day festival that celebrates the achievements of the young artists through performances open to family, friends, and the public. Graduation ceremonies are held at 5 p.m. in Haggin Auditorium. “The presence of the Governor’s School for the Arts on our campus each summer is an eagerly anticipated event,” said Transylvania President R. Owen Williams. “We feel that our urban setting

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