January25 - Sat^9 a.m.Middle School Math Competition Smith Banquet Hall, Smith Memorial Building12 p.m.Swim Team vs Randolph Macon Pool , Athletics and Dance Center2 p.m.Exhibition Opening - Legacy: Celebrating African American Creativity in Central Virginia through Art Maier Museum of Art Exhibition opening reception - "Legacy: Celebrating African American Creativity in Central Virginia Through Art." Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of The Legacy Museum of African American History, the Daura Museum of Art at the University of Lynchburg and the Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College will partner to host a joint exhibition, on view January 25 – February 28, 2025. This exhibition will run simultaneously at both museums. The exhibition opening is the kick-off event of a year-long celebration recognizing The Legacy Museum's 25 years of programming and educational initiatives spotlighting local African-American history. Reception. FREE and open to the public. Sponsored by Alice Hilsewick Ball ’61.2 p.m.Women's Basketball vs VirginiaWesleyan Gym, Athletics and Dance Center26 - Sun^4 p.m.Men's Basketball vs Regent Gym, Athletics and Dance Center27 - Mon^12 p.m.The Holocaust International Remembrance Day: Models of Resistance Hampson Commons, Student Center The Holocaust International Remembrance Day: Models of Resistance with Guest Speaker Rabbi Harley5 p.m.MLK Celebration: Guest Speaker Erika Alexander Smith Hall Theatre, Smith Memorial Building Join us for the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration featuring an evening with Erika Alexander-an actress, trailblazing activist, entrepreneur, creator, producer, and director. Alexander starred as attorney Maxine Shaw on the popular 1990s series Living Single, on The Cosby Show and films including Get Out and last year’s Oscar-winning American Fiction. The event will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, January 27, in Smith Hall Theatre. She will engage in a conversation with Chief Diversity Officer Charles E. Gibson III, that will focus on King’s legacy and her work in the arts and as an activist. FREE and open to the public.28 - Tue^7 p.m.Men's Volleyball vs Warren Wilson College Gym, Athletics and Dance Center29 - Wed^7 p.m.Men's Basketball vs Ferrum College Gym, Athletics and Dance Center30 - Thu^6 p.m.Reading by Lauren Camp, 2025 Pearl S. Buck Writer in Residence Maier Museum of Art Join us for an evening of evocative poetry with Lauren Camp, the 2025 Pearl S. Buck Writer in Residence. Camp, the current New Mexico Poet Laureate, is the author of eight poetry collections, including her most recent, In Old Sky (Grand Canyon Conservancy, 2024). Her work is a confluence of sound, psychology, and language. This special program is sponsored by the English Department in collaboration with the Maier Museum of Art. FREE and open to the public.February1 - Sat^3 p.m.Men's Volleyball vs EMU Gym, Athletics and Dance Center3 p.m.Guest Artist Recital: Lansana Camara Wimberly Recital Hall, Presser Hall2 - Sun^3 p.m.Endstation Theatre Company's Jukebox Concert Series : Hope Harris Sings a Tribute to Linda Ronstadt Smith Hall Theatre, Smith Memorial Building Join Endstation Theatre Company for a one-night only concert with Broadway star Hope Harris in the inaugural performance of the Jukebox Concert Series as she pays tribute to Linda Ronstadt.4 - Tue^4:30 p.m.Archeology Lecture - The Origins of Roman Bathing at the Sanctuary of Poseidon at Isthmia Maier Museum of Art The Roman Bath at Isthmia in Greece continues to yield surprising archaeological discoveries. Jon Frey, Associate Professor of Classical Studies at Michigan State University, will discuss how excavations from the 1960s through the 1980s and more recent reexaminations of the excavated materials have revealed three structures on this site. Artifacts provide evidence for changes in Roman building practices as Romans from the re-founded colony of Corinth returned to Isthmia with their own unique needs and expectations. 4:30 pm Doors Open | 5 pm Lecture. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Randolph College's museum and heritage studies program and the Lynchburg Society of the Archaeological Institute of America.7 p.m.Men's Volleyball vs Roanoke College Gym, Athletics and Dance Center5 - Wed^8:30 a.m.Movement Rhizome: Quillian International Symposium on Sri Lanka Campus , Randolph College Campus Randolph College presents:
Movement Rhizome: Quillian International Symposium on Sri Lanka
Curated by Quillian Visiting Scholar Dr. Sudesh Mantillake
Randolph College presents "Movement Rhizome: Quillian International Symposium on Sri Lanka," an interdisciplinary event curated by Quillian visiting scholar Dr. Sudesh Mantillake. Inspired by the rhizome concept, this symposium will explore the intersection of dance, performance, film, geography, philosophy, anthropology, architecture, religion, music, literature, rhetoric, decoloniality, and migration. Through performances, mindful movement sessions, roundtable discussions, and film screenings, participants will explore the history, culture, resilience, healing and politics of Sri Lanka and its global relevance.
February 5-10, 2025
Randolph College, Lynchburg, VA
Please see the itinerary below and register for workshops accordingly.
http://docs.google.com/document/d/1VO2dQnfpbH0xgoH8gzgcuCcsTs47QlJr3xLUg9_KFJU/edit?tab=t.02 p.m.“An Account of Sri Lankan Dance” By Sudesh Mantillake Dance Studio, Athletics and Dance Center This workshop on traditional Sri Lankan dance is open to the public for all levels of experience. No shoes allowed!5 p.m.Women's Basketball vs Washington & Lee Gym, Athletics and Dance Center7 - Fri^8:30 a.m.Movement Rhizome: Quillian International Symposium on Sri Lanka Campus , Randolph College Campus Randolph College presents:
Movement Rhizome: Quillian International Symposium on Sri Lanka
Curated by Quillian Visiting Scholar Dr. Sudesh Mantillake
Randolph College presents "Movement Rhizome: Quillian International Symposium on Sri Lanka," an interdisciplinary event curated by Quillian visiting scholar Dr. Sudesh Mantillake. Inspired by the rhizome concept, this symposium will explore the intersection of dance, performance, film, geography, philosophy, anthropology, architecture, religion, music, literature, rhetoric, decoloniality, and migration. Through performances, mindful movement sessions, roundtable discussions, and film screenings, participants will explore the history, culture, resilience, healing and politics of Sri Lanka and its global relevance.
February 5-10, 2025
Randolph College, Lynchburg, VA
Please see the itinerary below and register for workshops accordingly.
http://docs.google.com/document/d/1VO2dQnfpbH0xgoH8gzgcuCcsTs47QlJr3xLUg9_KFJU/edit?tab=t.07 p.m.“Contextualizing My Devil Dance” by Sudesh Mantillake Houston Memorial Chapel “Contextualizing My Devil Dance” by Sudesh Mantillake
Featuring Sudesh Mantillake, Chinthaka Bandara, & Vajira Mantillake
This performance and dialogue is free and open to the public.8 - Sat^8:30 a.m.Movement Rhizome: Quillian International Symposium on Sri Lanka Campus , Randolph College Campus Randolph College presents:
Movement Rhizome: Quillian International Symposium on Sri Lanka
Curated by Quillian Visiting Scholar Dr. Sudesh Mantillake
Randolph College presents "Movement Rhizome: Quillian International Symposium on Sri Lanka," an interdisciplinary event curated by Quillian visiting scholar Dr. Sudesh Mantillake. Inspired by the rhizome concept, this symposium will explore the intersection of dance, performance, film, geography, philosophy, anthropology, architecture, religion, music, literature, rhetoric, decoloniality, and migration. Through performances, mindful movement sessions, roundtable discussions, and film screenings, participants will explore the history, culture, resilience, healing and politics of Sri Lanka and its global relevance.
February 5-10, 2025
Randolph College, Lynchburg, VA
Please see the itinerary below and register for workshops accordingly.
http://docs.google.com/document/d/1VO2dQnfpbH0xgoH8gzgcuCcsTs47QlJr3xLUg9_KFJU/edit?tab=t.01 p.m.Men's Lacrosse vs FUMA (Scrimmage) WildCat Stadium, Athletics and Dance Center2 p.m.Women's Basketball vs RMC Gym, Athletics and Dance Center4:15 p.m.Film Screening & Talkback: “The Ritual of Eighteen Vannamas” (Public) Nichols Theatre, Student Center Director & Speaker: Athula Samarakoon
This screening and talkback is open to the public.4:30 p.m.Men's Basketball vs Roanoke College Virginia Wesleyan University7 p.m.Star Party Winfree Observatory Come see the stars at the Winfree Observatory!10 - Mon^4 p.m.Women's Lacrosse vs University of Lynchburg WildCat Stadium, Athletics and Dance Center6 p.m.Film Screening & Talkback: “The Ritual of Eighteen Vannamas” (Public) Nichols Theatre, Student Center Director & Speaker: Athula Samarakoon
This screening and talkback is open to the public.14 - Fri^6 p.m.22nd Annual Love at the Maier: From Campus to Canvas Maier Museum of Art Join us for a special evening hosted by FRAME, the college's vibrant art and museum club, as we celebrate the creativity of our alumnae and alumni. This engaging event will highlight select works from the museum’s collection that were created by graduates of the college, showcasing their diverse talents and contributions to the art world. Also featured will be "Ann Holsberry: Navigating Sea and Stars," an exhibition by RMWC alumnae, class of 1965. The evening will feature fun presentations by FRAME members, music, light bites, and our popular collage button-making station. Don’t miss this unique blend of art, creativity, and campus spirit. Student presentations from 6:30 - 7:00 pm. Free.15 - Sat^1 p.m.Men's Lacrosse WildCat Stadium, Athletics and Dance Center4:30 p.m.Women's Basketball vs Guilford College Gym, Athletics and Dance Center16 - Sun^2 p.m.Love at the Maier: A Family Art Adventure Maier Museum of Art Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend with us at the Maier for an afternoon of creativity and connection! Hosted by FRAME, the college art and museum club, alongside our dedicated museum volunteers, this family-friendly event invites you to explore the ethereal world of Ann Holsberry: Navigating Sea and Stars. Inspired by Holsberry’s work and the magic of Valentine’s Day, families are invited to make their own heartfelt art together.
With art-making stations designed for ages 5 and up, children and adults alike can create Valentine-themed crafts that celebrate love, adventure, and exploration. Free.19 - Wed^7 p.m.Men's Basketball vs Warren Wilson Gym, Athletics and Dance Center20 - Thu^7:30 p.m.A Midsummer Night's Dream (Spring Theatre Production) Thoresen Theatre, Harold G. Leggett Building Join Randolph College Theatre for a production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. One of Shakespeare’s most popular romantic comedies, this story begins on Midsummer’s eve, when four rebellious young lovers, a band of ambitious artisan players, and a feuding Fairy King and Queen all cross paths in a riotously enchanted forest. Audiences will enjoy magic and mischief in this hilarious and heart-felt Shakespearean favorite.21 - Fri^7:30 p.m.A Midsummer Night's Dream (Spring Theatre Production) Thoresen Theatre, Harold G. Leggett Building Join Randolph College Theatre for a production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. One of Shakespeare’s most popular romantic comedies, this story begins on Midsummer’s eve, when four rebellious young lovers, a band of ambitious artisan players, and a feuding Fairy King and Queen all cross paths in a riotously enchanted forest. Audiences will enjoy magic and mischief in this hilarious and heart-felt Shakespearean favorite.22 - Sat^1 p.m.Softball vs Pfieffer Soccer/Softball Field, Athletics and Dance Center2 p.m.Men's Basketball vs RMC Gym, Athletics and Dance Center2 p.m.A Midsummer Night's Dream (Spring Theatre Production) Thoresen Theatre, Harold G. Leggett Building Join Randolph College Theatre for a production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. One of Shakespeare’s most popular romantic comedies, this story begins on Midsummer’s eve, when four rebellious young lovers, a band of ambitious artisan players, and a feuding Fairy King and Queen all cross paths in a riotously enchanted forest. Audiences will enjoy magic and mischief in this hilarious and heart-felt Shakespearean favorite.7:30 p.m.A Midsummer Night's Dream (Spring Theatre Production) Thoresen Theatre, Harold G. Leggett Building Join Randolph College Theatre for a production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. One of Shakespeare’s most popular romantic comedies, this story begins on Midsummer’s eve, when four rebellious young lovers, a band of ambitious artisan players, and a feuding Fairy King and Queen all cross paths in a riotously enchanted forest. Audiences will enjoy magic and mischief in this hilarious and heart-felt Shakespearean favorite.23 - Sun^2 p.m.A Midsummer Night's Dream (Spring Theatre Production) Thoresen Theatre, Harold G. Leggett Building Join Randolph College Theatre for a production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. One of Shakespeare’s most popular romantic comedies, this story begins on Midsummer’s eve, when four rebellious young lovers, a band of ambitious artisan players, and a feuding Fairy King and Queen all cross paths in a riotously enchanted forest. Audiences will enjoy magic and mischief in this hilarious and heart-felt Shakespearean favorite.26 - Wed^1 p.m.Men's Lacrosse vs Roanoke College WildCat Stadium, Athletics and Dance Center28 - Fri^2 p.m.Women's Lacrosse vs Brevard WildCat Stadium, Athletics and Dance CenterMarch1 - Sat^1 p.m.Softball vs Greesboro Soccer/Softball Field, Athletics and Dance Center1 p.m.Men's Lacrosse vs Alvernia University WildCat Stadium, Athletics and Dance Center3 p.m.Winter Showcase Wimberly Recital Hall, Presser Hall Winter Music Showcase: Chorale, Chamber Orchestra, and student soloists5 - Wed^6 p.m.Men's Volleyball vs VWU Gym, Athletics and Dance Center8 - Sat^12 a.m.Women's Lacrosse WildCat Stadium, Athletics and Dance Center12 - Wed^12 p.m.Women's Lacrosse vs Ohio North WildCat Stadium, Athletics and Dance Center14 - Fri^6 p.m.Science Festival Pi Run Front Campus Lawn, Outdoor Areas 6:00 p.m. | Main Hall (#18 on the campus map: <http://9w8o.leela-thaimassage.com/about/visit/>)
Join us for a 3.14-mile fun run (this is not a race - sidewalks only) and pie for all! See <http://randolphscience.org/scifest-pi-run/> for more information.
Audience: This event is open to the public.
Cost: Free!
Registration: Registration is required (limited to 300 people) and opens on Jan. 15, 2025
http://www.simpletix.com/e/pi-run-randolph-college-scifest-2025-tickets-187516
randolphscience.org/scifest15 - Sat^12 a.m.Women's Lacrosse vs Va Wesleyan WildCat Stadium, Athletics and Dance Center16 - Sun^4 p.m.Men's Lacrosse vs Juniata College WildCat Stadium, Athletics and Dance Center18 - Tue^6 p.m.Philip Thayer Memorial Lecture, featuring Alice Randall: "Black Country: An Erased History Made Visible and Audible" Wimberly Recital Hall, Presser Hall 2024-25 Philip Thayer Memorial Lecture, featuring Alice Randall: "Black Country: An Erased History Made Visible and Audible" (book signing following the lecture)19 - Wed^2 p.m.Softball vs Mary Washington Soccer/Softball Field, Athletics and Dance Center4 p.m.Men's Lacrosse vs Averett University WildCat Stadium, Athletics and Dance Center7 p.m.Women's Lacrosse vs EMU WildCat Stadium, Athletics and Dance Center7 p.m.Men's Volleyball vs RMC Gym, Athletics and Dance Center25 - Tue^9:30 a.m.Give Fest Hampson Commons, Student Center26 - Wed^4 p.m.Men's Lacrosse vs Randolph Macon College WildCat Stadium, Athletics and Dance Center27 - Thu^7:30 p.m.SciFest Keynote Speaker: NASA Planetary Protection Engineer, Dr. Moogega Cooper sponsored by BWXT Smith Hall Theatre, Smith Memorial Building 7:30 p.m. | Smith Hall Theatre, Smith Building (#33 on the campus map http://9w8o.leela-thaimassage.com/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/01/campus_map.pdf)
The Keynote is always the highlight of SciFest weekend! Dr. Cooper is a trailblazing engineer of the famed Mars Rover ‘Perseverance’ Mission for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Please join us for a reception with refreshments before the program at 6:45 pm, with meet & greet opportunities. To learn more about this year’s Keynote Speaker, see the Keynote Speaker Details @ http://randolphscience.org/scifest-keynote-speaker/
Just before the Keynote program, we'll be presenting our regional high school science teacher "STAR" Award.
Audience: This event is open to the public.
Cost: Free!
Registration: Registration/tickets are not required.
Visit http://randolphscience.org/scifest/ to learn more!7:30 p.m.STAR Teacher Award Presentation Smith Other , Smith Memorial Building 7:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.| Smith Theatre, Smith Hall (#33 on the campus map http://9w8o.leela-thaimassage.com/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/01/campus_map.pdf)
At the beginning of the opening keynote event, we will award the SciFest STAR - the regional, high school Science Teacher Award from Randolph!
This event is sponsored by the Al Stroobants Foundation.
Audience: This event is open to the public. Cost: Free!
Visit http://randolphscience.org/scifest/ to learn more!28 - Fri^3 p.m.Center for Student Research Open House Center for Student Research (MN 137), Main Hall 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Room 137, Main Hall (#18 on the campus map http://9w8o.leela-thaimassage.com/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/01/campus_map.pdf)
Visit the Center for Student Research, the hub for student research and creative endeavors in all subjects, not just science. Drop by to see the space and hear from students who have participated in research and other out-of-class academic experiences, and learn about upcoming opportunities.
Audience: This event is open to the public.
Cost: Free!
Registration: Registration/tickets are not required.
Visit http://randolphscience.org/scifest/ to learn more!4 p.m.Women in Science Panel Nichols Theatre, Student Center Panel | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Nichols Theatre, Student Center
Reception | 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. | Hampson Commons, Student Center (#34 on the campus map http://9w8o.leela-thaimassage.com/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/01/campus_map.pdf)
Learn how our science alumnae have succeeded in their fields. Please join us if you are interested in hearing from successful women scientists, but especially if you are considering going into a career related to science. A reception for our panelists will be held immediately following the panel in Hampson Commons.
This event is sponsored by Framatome.
Audience: This event is open to the public.
Cost: Free!
Registration: Registration/tickets are not required.
Visit http://randolphscience.org/scifest/ to learn more!5 p.m.Women in Science Panel Reception Hampson Commons, Student Center6 p.m.Poetry Jam! Reading and Competition Awards Thoresen Theatre, Harold G. Leggett Building 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Thoresen Theatre, Leggett Building (#15 on the campus map http://9w8o.leela-thaimassage.com/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/01/campus_map.pdf)
Please join us for the reception, awards, and reading of all SciFest Poetry Jam! finalists from the STEM contest and the new James River Watershed contest. Refreshments will be served. Please note the location change from previous years.
Audience: This event is open to the public.
Cost: Free!
Registration: Registration/tickets are not required.
Visit http://randolphscience.org/scifest/ to learn more!7:30 p.m.A Scientist Goes to the Movies: Twisters Thoresen Theatre, Harold G. Leggett Building 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Thoresen Theatre, Leggett Building (#15 on the campus map http://9w8o.leela-thaimassage.com/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/01/campus_map.pdf)
Join us to watch the recent blockbuster movie, Twisters, and engage in commentary from a local scientist about the science behind the movie. Free popcorn for all! Parents, please note that this film has an R-rating and may not be appropriate for younger audiences.
Audience: This event is open to the public.
Cost: Free!
Registration: Registration/tickets are not required.
Visit http://randolphscience.org/scifest/ to learn more!29 - Sat^11:45 a.m.Science Day for 3rd - 6th graders Gym, Athletics and Dance Center 11:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Michels Athletic Center (MAC) (#31 on the campus map http://9w8o.leela-thaimassage.com/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/01/campus_map.pdf)
3rd-6th graders will be led through a series of 30-minute, fun, hands-on activities. A t-shirt, light snack, and a certificate of completion are given to all participants. This event is sponsored by United Bank.
Audience: This event is open to 3rd-6th graders.
Cost: Free!
Registration: Registration is required (limited to 300 students).
Visit http://randolphscience.org/scifest/
to learn more!12 p.m.Science Day Fun for Little Scientists Nursery School 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Randolph College Nursery School (#25 on the campus map http://9w8o.leela-thaimassage.com/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/01/campus_map.pdf)
Children ages 3-7 will enjoy about one hour of hands-on activities at the RC Nursery School, with sessions at 12p, 1p, 2p, and 3p. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Audience: This event is open to children ages 3-7.
Cost: Free!
Registration: Registration is required (limited to 75 children per session).
Visit http://randolphscience.org/scifest/ to learn more!1 p.m.Softball vs Shenandoah Soccer/Softball Field, Athletics and Dance Center4 p.m.Men's Lacrosse vs Greensboro College WildCat Stadium, Athletics and Dance Center8:30 p.m.Glowstick Star Party Winfree Observatory 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Winfree Observatory (#42 on the campus map http://9w8o.leela-thaimassage.com/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/01/campus_map.pdf)
Come observe the night sky with various astronomical equipment. Refreshments will be served and glow sticks will be available for all!
Audience: This event is open to the public.
Cost: Free!
Registration: Registration/tickets are not required.
Visit http://randolphscience.org/scifest/ to learn more!30 - Sun^11 a.m.2025 Randolph College Science Festival - Maker Faire Lynchburg Randolph College Campus Maker Faire Lynchburg
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Main Hall, Student Center, Smith Building, Front Campus (various locations on the campus map http://9w8o.leela-thaimassage.com/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/01/campus_map.pdf)
Come out and enjoy hands-on activities for all ages, amazing exhibits, locally made products for sale, food trucks, a group build project and more! There will be activities for kids as young as 4, plus fun for grown-up makers too! The event is partnered with Vector Space.
Audience: This event is open to the public.
Cost: Free!
Registration: Registration is recommended. It helps us gauge how many people will be coming and to plan our exhibits and interactive displays. Plus, it enters you to win door prizes!
Visit http://lynchburg.makerfaire.com/ to register and to learn more!11 a.m.2025 SMASH @ SciFest Alice's E - Cade, Student Center 11:00 a.m. | Alice’s eCade, Student Center (#34 on the campus map http://9w8o.leela-thaimassage.com/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/01/campus_map.pdf)
Welcome gamers of all levels to a round robin mini-tournament! Participants can pre-register, and spectators can join to watch, with members of Randolph College eSports team as commentators!
Registration: Registration/tickets are not required to watch, but gamer participation requires pre-registration.
Visit http://randolphscience.org/scifest/
to learn more!12:30 p.m.Science Festival: Junior FIRST LEGO League EXPO Smith Other , Smith Memorial Building 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Smith Memorial Building (#33 on the campus map : <http://9w8o.leela-thaimassage.com/about/visit/>)
Explore FIRST LEGO - Our community’s students have been hard at work building LEGO contraptions. Come see them test their creations! A full schedule will be posted one week before the event.
Audience: Registration is open to elementary school teams and individuals. All participants are welcome to join the competition on the day of the event. Public observers are welcome.
Cost: The Expo is free to registrants and observers, but teams will need to register with FIRST to purchase challenge materials. See here for more details (<http://randolphscience.org/fll/>). Our optional smaller build challenge is free to registrants and observers with material costs covered by us.3 p.m.Guest Artist/Faculty Recital: music for brass and organ; Randall Speer, conducting; J. William Greene, organ Houston Memorial Chapel Guest Artist/Faculty Recital: music for brass and organ; Randall Speer, conducting; J. William Greene, organApril2 - Wed^12 a.m.Women's Lacrosse vs Averett WildCat Stadium, Athletics and Dance Center4 p.m.Men's Lacrosse vs Washington & Lee WildCat Stadium, Athletics and Dance Center5 - Sat^12 a.m.Women's Lacrosse vs Randolph Macon College WildCat Stadium, Athletics and Dance Center10 a.m.Capturing Connections: A Cyanotype Workshop for Teens Maier Museum of Art High school students are invited to dive into the world of cyanotype photography in this hands-on workshop inspired by "Ann Holsberry: Navigating Sea and Stars." Cyanotype, a camera-less technique known for its deep blue tones and ethereal qualities, allows for endless creative expression and experimentation. Working outdoors, like the artist herself, participants will create their own cyanotype prints, layering objects from nature onto light-sensitive paper and fabric to capture impressions that reveal intricate details and patterns. All supplies provided. No previous experience necessary! FREE but registration is required. Limited seats available. TO REGISTER: http://form.jotform.com/24345562404615312 p.m.Men's Lacrosse vs Warren Wilson WildCat Stadium, Athletics and Dance Center12 p.m.Men's Volleyball vs University of Lynchburg Gym, Athletics and Dance Center1 p.m.Slow Art Day at the Maier Museum Maier Museum of Art The longer you look, they more you see! Drop by the Maier Museum of Art to participate in self-guided viewing activities as part of Slow Art Day, a global event founded in 2010 that encourages viewers to slow down and discover art in a new light. Join Maier docents and the curator of education at 4 p.m. for a facilitated discussion about your slow-looking experience.
http://www.slowartday.com/2 p.m.Softball vs Ferrum Soccer/Softball Field, Athletics and Dance Center12 - Sat^12 p.m.Women's Lacrosse vs Bridgewater College WildCat Stadium, Athletics and Dance Center2 p.m.Softball vs Bridgewater College Soccer/Softball Field, Athletics and Dance Center15 - Tue^6 p.m.Poetry Reading by Jim Peterson Maier Museum of Art Join us for a special evening to celebrate Jim Peterson’s newest book of poetry, Towheaded Stone Thrower: The Harriet Poems (Press 53, The Silver Concho Poetry Series). Peterson will read a selection of poems with musical interludes provided by Grant Kittrell. Jim Peterson is the author of eight collections of poetry, three chapbooks, numerous plays, a novel, Paper Crown, (Red Hen Press) available on Audible, and a collection of short stories, The Sadness of Whirlwinds, (Red Hen Press.) He is professor emeritus at Randolph College and formerly on the faculty of The University of Nebraska Omaha Low-Res MFA Program. FREE and open to the public.16 - Wed^2 p.m.Softball vs Guilford Soccer/Softball Field, Athletics and Dance Center4 p.m.Men's Lacrosse vs Guilford College WildCat Stadium, Athletics and Dance Center7:30 p.m.Guest Artist/Faculty Recital: Bellezza Chamber Ensemble Wimberly Recital Hall, Presser Hall19 - Sat^7 p.m.Track& Field WilldCat Twilight WildCat Stadium Track, Athletics and Dance Center23 - Wed^8 a.m.Symposium of Arts & Scholars 2025 Campus , Randolph College Campus2 p.m.Softball vs SBC Soccer/Softball Field, Athletics and Dance Center26 - Sat^7:30 p.m.Spring Music Concert Houston Memorial Chapel Spring Music Concert featuring Chorale, Chamber Orchestra, and guests9 p.m.Star Party Winfree Observatory Come see the stars at the Winfree Observatory!27 - Sun^2 p.m.Monacan Basketweaving Workshop 2025 Maier Museum of Art Join us for a unique opportunity to learn the traditional art of Monacan Honeysuckle Basket Weaving in this hands-on workshop led by Bertie Branham, Elder of the Monacan Nation, and Lou Branham, Assistant Chief, and director of the Monacan Nation Ancestral Museum. Participants will work with freshly harvested honeysuckle from Amherst County to create their own baskets while gaining insight into the history and cultural significance of this traditional craft, which continues to be made today. Members of the public are welcome to observe the workshop even if they do not make a basket. This inaugural workshop is part of a new series honoring Monacan Cultural Traditions. FREE, but registration is required to make a basket. Limited seating. TO REGISTER: http://form.jotform.com/24345592992016228 - Mon^4:30 p.m.Music Student Recital Wimberly Recital Hall, Presser Hall Music Student RecitalMay1 - Thu^7:30 p.m.Student Produced Theatre Lab Theatre (LG 203), Harold G. Leggett Building Join the Theatre Department for a presentation of student-produced work, directed by Senior Theatre majors.2 - Fri^7:30 p.m.Student Produced Theatre Lab Theatre (LG 203), Harold G. Leggett Building Join the Theatre Department for a presentation of student-produced work, directed by Senior Theatre majors.3 - Sat^7:30 p.m.Student Produced Theatre Lab Theatre (LG 203), Harold G. Leggett Building Join the Theatre Department for a presentation of student-produced work, directed by Senior Theatre majors.11 - Sun^8 a.m.Randolph College Class of 2025 Commencement Randolph College Campus