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Wesleyan Theatre Works to present “Steel Magnolias”

Kentucky Wesleyan College’s Wesleyan Theatre Works will present “Steel Magnolias” Nov. 16-18 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. in the Ralph Fine Arts Center.

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Based on the real-life family of playwright Robert Harling, the story goes beyond Southern charm to the heart of a mother-daughter relationship and the bonds of friendship and support among women. Originally a play before it was a hit movie, the action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, La., where all the ladies who are anybody are clients. Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby, who is a diabetic, risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others and draws on the underlying strength and love which give the play and its characters special qualities to make them touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.

Kentucky Wesleyan to present annual Ellie Magnuson Lecture

Joshua Royal, Ph.D., of KBio, Inc. will present the annual Ellie Magnuson Lecture in Literature and Science on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. in Tapscott Chapel in the Barnard-Jones Administration Building at Kentucky Wesleyan College. His topic is “Exploring the Landscape of Drug Discovery, Development and the Pharmaceutical Industry.”

The event is free and open to the public. A reception will follow the presentation.

Dr. Royal is a principal scientist at KBio, Inc. with a strong academic background and extensive industry experience in the field of pharmaceutical development. His educational journey began at Western Kentucky University, where he earned a bachelor of science in biology. He completed his master of science and doctor of philosophy in pharmacology and toxicology at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Over more than 11 years, Dr. Royal has gained extensive experience in various pharmaceutical development roles from academia to the biopharmaceutical industry. Throughout his career, he has contributed significantly to the entire pharmaceutical life cycle from the earliest stages of drug discovery to the intricate processes leading to FDA approval.

In June 2020, Dr. Royal joined KBio, Inc., where he facilitates scientific growth, expanding the company’s pipeline and advancing biologics from discovery into clinical trials.

“Russia, Iran, China: Is the West prepared for the axis of evil?”

The Stanley Reed Political Science and Pre-Law Club will host a live-streamed presentation on “Russia, Iran, China: Is the West prepared for the axis of evil?” with Lieutenant General (Retired) Ben Hodges on Monday, Nov. 13, from 9-10 a.m. in Rogers Hall in the Winchester Center. The event will also be accessible via Zoom. The presentation is open to the public and may be accessed by clicking the link below at the time of the event.

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Hodges, the former commanding general of U.S. Army Europe (2014-2017), currently serves as NATO senior mentor for logistics, consults for several companies on Europe, NATO and the European Union and is co-author of the book, “Future War and the Defence of Europe,” published by Oxford University Press.

He has a regular media presence on CNN, MSNBC, Fox, BBC, Times Radio, ZDF, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Deutsche Welle, The Daily Telegraph and other media on NATO, U.S. and European security, the Russian war against Ukraine, the greater Black Sea region, geopolitical issues and regional security, governance, human rights and other topics.

Hodges was most recently senior advisor to Human Rights First, a non-profit, nonpartisan international human rights organization based in New York, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. Prior to joining Human Rights First, he held the Pershing Chair in Strategic Studies at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA).

Kentucky Wesleyan Office of Equity and Inclusion receives funding from Old National Bank

The Kentucky Wesleyan College Office of Equity and Inclusion was recently awarded support from Old National Bank. The funds will be used to increase awareness, acceptance and inclusion of individuals representing different races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, genders and sexual orientations.

The Office of Equity and Inclusion strives to enrich the educational experiences of all students by introducing them to different perspectives and cultures, fostering mutual respect and understanding, and increasing representation for students from underserved backgrounds.

“We are blessed to have community partners like Old National Bank who support the work of celebrating diversity,” said Lori Thurman, coordinator of the Office of Equity and Inclusion. “Our campus and community at large is stronger because of the differences of our students.”

KWC Band to open 2023-24 concert schedule Nov. 16

The Kentucky Wesleyan College Band, under the direction of Dr. Pat Stuckemeyer, has announced its 2023-24 concert schedule. All performances are free and open to the public and will be hosted in the Young Auditorium of the Jack T. Wells ’77 Activity Center (3300 Frederica St.).

The first concert of the new season will take place on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. as the KWC Band presents its Fall 2023 concert entitled “American Visions.” The concert will be a celebration of patriotic music with a twist featuring the music of Travis Weller, Samuel Barber, John Philip Sousa, Ira Hearshen, Charles Ives and Samuel Ward.

A winter concert entitled “Leap of Faith” will follow on Feb. 29, 2024 with the season concluding on Apr. 18, 2024 with the spring concert entitled “All You Need is Love.”

For more information on the 2023-24 performances please contact Dr. Patrick Stuckemeyer, director of instrumental studies at 270-852-3626 or email patrick.stuckemeyer@kwc.edu. For more information KWC Band and music programs, please visit www.kwcbands.org or www.kwc.edu/music.

Location Change – KWC to host 8th Annual Trunk or Treat Oct. 31

Due to the forecast freezing temperatures, Kentucky Wesleyan College’s 8th Annual Trunk or Treat event has been moved indoors. Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Jack T. Wells Activity Center

KWC’s annual Trunk or Treat event is sponsored by the Student Activities Programming Board. Bring your family and friends to campus to trick or treat in a safe environment. Student organizations, fraternities and sororities, athletic teams, and campus offices and programs will have trunks decorated and candy available for the kids!

Parking will be readily available in all lots adjacent to the Wells Center (3300 Frederica St.) including the softball lot on the north side of the building.

Kentucky Wesleyan hosts Alfred Abel and Diane Earle Recital

Kentucky Wesleyan College will host violinist Alfred Abel and pianist Diane Earle in a duo recital on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. in Tapscott Chapel in the Barnard-Jones Administration Building. The pair will perform music by Mozart, Raff and Wieniawski. Abel is visiting artist in violin, and Earle is professor emeritus of music at the College. They have performed together extensively since 2007. The recital is free and open to the public and is part of the Dr. Paul W. Hagan Chamber Music Series.

Kentucky Wesleyan College to host Graduate School Fair Oct. 24

Kentucky Wesleyan College will host a Graduate School Fair on campus on Tuesday, Oct. 24. The fair will be held in Rogers Hall inside the Winchester Community Center on from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

The fair will feature representation from a wide variety of healthcare related programs including physician’s assistant, physical therapy and pharmacy, as well as a number of business, accounting and other graduate programs.

The universities who have committed to attend include:

  • Bellarmine University
  • Brescia University
  • Campbellsville University
  • Cedarville University
  • Indiana Tech
  • Murray State University
  • Spalding University
  • Sullivan University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
  • University of Evansville
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine – Bowling Green Campus
  • University of Louisville College of Business
  • University of Southern Indiana
  • University of the Cumberlands
  • Western Kentucky University

Kentucky Wesleyan College announces organizational changes for future sustainability

Kentucky Wesleyan College has announced a series of organizational changes to align itself for future stability. KWC administration helped guide the strategic and structural changes to align with enrollment trends and efficiencies for longer-term challenges.

Organizational changes are being made across the entirety of the campus including:

  • Elimination of positions, some of which are already vacant
  • Certain Athletic Programs (Read More Details Here)
  • Comprehensive review and adjustment of contractual partnerships
  • Adjusted projections related to enrollment (on-campus and online)

“During the course of our 165-year history, Kentucky Wesleyan College has adapted and adjusted to changing times with the incredible support of our alumni, friends and community partners,” said President Dr. Thomas Mitzel. “The impact this realignment and restructuring has on our KWC family members is what makes it incredibly difficult. However, it is necessary for the long-term sustainability of the College.”