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Leah Russell '79 received the Clarine Spetzler Guardian Angel award at the 9th annual Children's Trust Golden Halo awards celebration at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke in April.
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Marion College reunion marks 50 years since closing
May 17, 2017
Marion College's Alumni Association held a special reunion to mark the 50 year anniversary since the college closed in 1967. Located in Marion, Virginia, the college was founded in 1873. In 1967, the college closed and the last graduating class crossed the stage.
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Butler is one of 40 under 40 Leaders in Minority Health
April 24, 2017
Dr. Paris Butler '00 is being recognized as one of the 2017 40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health.
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Roanoke celebrates 175th anniversary during Alumni Weekend
April 19, 2017
Roanoke College marked its 175th anniversary during Alumni Weekend, and many alumni returned home to celebrate this milestone event. A fantastic fireworks show capped off the weekend.
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The updated center, now in the Bast Center, was dedicated to McMillan "Mac" and Marcy Johnson. Mac Johnson ‘70, retired vice president and dean of students, created and led the College's Outdoor Adventures program for many years.
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Former Roanoke presidents receive College medal
April 08, 2017
Dr. David Gring and his wife, Susan, and Dr. Norman Fintel and his wife, Jo, received Roanoke College medals during an awards luncheon in the College's Cregger Center on April 7. Norm Fintel, who had been battling cancer, passed away on April 7.
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Norm Fintel, Roanoke's eighth president, spearheaded significant growth at Roanoke from 1975 to 1989. The campus grew with the additions of the Bast Center, Olin Hall, the former Roanoke County Courthouse and the purchase of the Elizabeth campus. Enrollment and endowment grew as well.
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Not a long time, but a good time…
March 30, 2017
Janet Vass Sarjeant '73 shares her memories of Roanoke in the early 1970s as she and others make plans for their 45th Reunion -- Revolution 45. All alumni from around the Maroon nation prepare to return to campus for Alumni Weekend on Roanoke's 175th year. Don't miss it!
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Expanding the Fiesta
March 30, 2017
During the week of April 3 - 6, two award-winning Native American authors will visit Roanoke to discuss and read from their work. Other events will include a poetry recital, a theatrical performance, panel discussions and lectures.
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Pam Pierce '72 founded Silver Bullet Productions, a nonprofit educational film company in New Mexico. She will speak and show one of her award-winning documentary films on March 15 at Roanoke College as part of Women's Forum.