Press release from Mars Hill University:
Monday, August 27
Meet the Candidate: U.S. House District 11
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Bentley Fellowship Hall
Phillip Price, the Democratic candidate for US House of Representatives District 11, will visit campus on Monday, August 27th at 5:30pm-8:00pm in the Bentley Fellowship Hall.
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Tuesday, August 28
Crossroads Chapel Service
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Broyhill Chapel
Speaker this week is Rev. Stephanie McLeskey, MHU chaplain.
Music Faculty Showcase Recital
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Moore Auditorium
An evening of music with performances from Mars Hill University music faculty and staff members: Cathy Adkins, Brad Curtioff, Jennifer Pedersen, Jason Slaughter, Jim Sparrow, Teresa Sumpter, Alan Theisen, and Misty Theisen. Admission is free and open to all.
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Wednesday, August 29
Organization Fair
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Upper Quad
On- and off-campus organizations will set up booths to inform students of opportunities to get involved with those organizations.
Reception for Faculty Art Exhibit
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Weizenblatt Gallery (Moore Fine Arts Building)
Reception for art exhibit featuring Mars Hill University art professors Barbara Cary, Rick Cary, Sarah Decker, Kenn Kotara, Scott Lowrey, Steven McBride, and Shane Mickey.
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Thursday, August 30
Workshop on Story Medicine
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Day Hall, Rm 202
This workshop, led by Ms. Meta Commerse, seeks to establish value and power to personal story and will introduce the use of story medicine as a means to build resiliency. This fishing trip into self has been used to heal oneself and bring greater understanding regarding life events. In a specific way, it can be used to process social injustice and our roles in social communities. Ms. Commerse uses story medicine in the context of healing from physical and mental trauma or abuse, racial tension, ageism, and adjusting to changes in life. Participants will gain a greater understanding of themselves as well as learn some pedagogy to use story medicine in a classroom setting.
Music & Food: The Double Essence of Appalachia
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Ramsey Center for Regional Studies (Renfro Library)
Madison County native Susi Gott Séguret will lead this discussion on the intertwined relationship of food and music in Appalachia. From Cecil Sharp to Bascom Lamar Lunsford to the Sodom Ballad Singers, Madison County has long contributed to the international folklore surrounding both music and its culinary subjects. Séguret isan accomplished fiddler, dancer, and songwriter who lived for over 20 years in France and earned a diploma in Gastronomy and Taste from the Cordon Bleu and the Université de Reims. Part of the Appalachian Evenings lecture series.
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Friday, August 31
College Colors Day
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Upper Quad
Group photo opportunity of students, staff, and faculty wearing Mars Hill blue and gold to celebrate National College Colors Day.
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Saturday, September 1
Bailey Mountain Work Day
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Bailey Mountain
Work day to get trails ready for Monday’s First Year Bailey Mountain hike.
MHU Football on ESPN+
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: ESPN+ (game in Johnson City, TN)
Mars Hill’s season opening football game, at East Tennessee State University, will be broadcast by ESPN on its ESPN+ streaming service.
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Monday, September 3
Hike of Bailey Mountain
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Bailey Mountain trail (meet at Wren Student Union for carpooling to trailhead)
President Tony Floyd will lead students on a hike up Bailey Mountain, the iconic mountain overlooking the Mars Hill University campus.
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Tuesday, September 4
Crossroads Chapel Service
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Broyhill Chapel
Speaker this week is Alaysia Hackett, MHU director of diversity and multicultural affairs.
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Saturday, September 8
First Home Football Game
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Meares Stadium / Ammons Family Athletic Center
Mars Hill vs. Shaw. Halftime will feature a performance by the Mars Hill University Marching Band.
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Ongoing:
A Cabinet of Curiosities
Exhibit runs through the end of the year
Rural Heritage Museum
Exhibit featuring examples of rural Southern Appalachian farm and household artifacts.
MHU Faculty Biennial Art Exhibit
Runs through September 14
Weizenblatt Gallery
Exhibit featuring Mars Hill University art professors Barbara Cary, Rick Cary, Sarah Decker, Kenn Kotara, Scott Lowrey, Steven McBride, and Shane Mickey.
Games Unplugged
Exhibit runs through summer 2020
Renfro Library
Exhibit featuring contemporary and historical board games and puzzles.
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Upcoming
September 10
Presidential Lecture and Performance Series – Becca Pizzi
September 17
Around Here: Biodiversity of the Southern Blue Ridge with Josh Kelly from MountainTrue
September 18
MHU hosts Madison County Chamber of Commerce’s “Business After Hours” event for September
September 21
Celebration of completion of Building Our University capital fundraising campaign
September 22
Fall Visit Day
September 22
Family and Friends Day
September 26
Randy Shull Exhibition Opens in Weizenblatt Gallery
September 27
Appalachian Evenings: The Holy Ghost Speakeasy and Revival: A reading and talk with author Terry Roberts
October 6
Homecoming; Bascom Lamar Lunsford Festival; Madison Heritage Arts Festival
November 9
Inauguration of Tony Floyd as MHU’s 22nd president
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MHU Lions Home Athletics
Monday, August 27
Men’s Soccer vs. Brevard, 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 30
Women’s Soccer vs. U.S.C. Aiken, 4:00 p.m.
Men’s Soccer vs. Shorter, 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 2
Men’s Soccer vs. Emmanuel, 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 4
Volleyball vs. Anderson, 7:00 pm.
Saturday, September 8
Football vs. Shaw, 1:00 p.m.
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