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A bite-sized round-up of the newsmakers and events that captured the attention of the MBC community this spring.
Rare Books
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A donation of Ben Jonson folios provides a primary-source learning tool for the Shakespeare and Performance program.
Sweet Briar Support
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MBC quickly mobilizes to help interested Sweet Briar students find a new school to call home.
Bright Idea Through the SunShot Initiative (made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy), MBC is one of 15 Virginia institutions tapped to participate in planning for the use of solar energy on their campuses. Take up Residence The Virginia Association for College and University Residence Halls held its 2015 conference at MBC in February, bringing together student leaders from schools across Virginia to develop skills and gain program ideas. LED the Way The walkway beside Cannon Hill, connecting lower campus to upper campus, has a much-improved light level thanks to new lamp posts with energy-efficient LED bulbs. Innovation Connection A group of MBC interns provided support in April for Innovate Live, three days of presentations, panels, and discussions about ways to support creative start-ups within the Staunton community. A Decade of Distinction On May 7, Mary Baldwin celebrated its 10th annual Capstone Festival, which gives outstanding students an opportunity to present their scholarly and artistic works to the wider campus and the public. Title Theme Building on a 10-year tradition of uniting the campus community around a central idea that fosters civic and global engagement, “Moment” and “Identity” were chosen as the 2015–16 and 2016–17 college-wide themes, respectively.
The Art of Reinvention 6 Art professor Jim Sconyers transforms an under-used space into a new photo and printmaking studio.
Role Models
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Members of the Ida B. Wells Gateway adopts a local school to provide a mentoring program.
Symbiotic Relationship 9 Business students gain real-world experience from a local business owner.
On the Podium
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A spotlight on the campus guests and special events that enhance living and learning at MBC.
Worth a Thousand Words During May Term, students in art history, film, and social work courses teamed up with Artist-in-Residence Claudia Bernardi to create a portable mural with youths from the Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center.
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