
New BackStory episode features stories about Americana
BackStory, an American history podcast produced by Virginia Humanities, releases “Finding Americana: The History of Four Unique Events and Places.”

BackStory, an American history podcast produced by Virginia Humanities, releases “Finding Americana: The History of Four Unique Events and Places.”

Nikki Giovanni, a world-renowned poet, writer, commentator and activist, will present “An Evening of Poetry, Love and Enlightenment” at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, in Cole Hall, as part of Bridgewater College’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance.

Samuel Moretz, an alumnus of Bridgewater College and scientific operations manager at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), will present the Silliman Lecture on Thursday, Jan. 10.

Steve Schmidt, one of the nation’s most respected political strategists and perceptive voices in U.S. politics today, will speak Jan. 15 at Bridgewater College.

House Democratic Leader Eileen Filler-Corn today announced the following staff appointments.

Bridgewater College and the town of Bridgewater will host a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 2019 on Monday, Jan. 21.

Mark Richt is out at Miami, announcing his retirement after a 7-6 season that started with the ‘Canes ranked in the preseason Top 10.

The Belk Bowl announced changes to the fan events scheduled for Friday night in Uptown Charlotte. The changes were announced after detailed discussions between bowl officials, school representatives and local authorities.

The University of Virginia Office of the Vice President and Chief Officer for Diversity & Equity presents a free community MLK Celebration keynote event at The Paramount Theater on Wednesday, Jan. 30 at 6:30PM.

With Good Reason, a radio show and podcast produced by Virginia Humanities, releases “Holiday Favorites and Memories,” an episode that explores how the holidays evoke memories of the past.
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