Luther Statue to Arrive on Monday!

Lenoir-Rhyne University will soon be home to one of the world’s largest statues of Martin Luther, whose teaching launched the Protestant Reformation and created the Lutheran Church. This 12-foot granite statue is expected to be delivered to campus and erected on Monday morning, Oct. 4 with a dedication to follow on Saturday, Oct. 9 during Homecoming festivities.


The statue is a gift from Charlotte philanthropist Irwin Belk, who previously donated nine bronze statues of athletes playing different sports to Lenoir-Rhyne. His generosity also helped fund the LRU Irwin Belk Track.

Nursing Student Receives Scholarship

Sarah Estridge, a senior Lenoir-Rhyne University Nursing student, has been selected to receive a scholarship from the Great 100, Inc., RN Nursing Excellence Organization of North Carolina for the year 2010-2011.

Ms. Estridge was chosen by the School of Nursing faculty to receive the scholarship from The Great 100. Ms. Estridge was honored at a black-tie Gala at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex in Greensboro, NC on September 18, 2010.

Concert Series Presents Heinavanker October 3rd

The concert series plays host to Heinavanker as its opening event for the 2010-2011 season, a celebration of ten years of concert excellence.  Heinavanker (the Haywagon) is a seven member a cappella vocal ensemble from Estonia, in the midst of a United States tour.  We have hosted them before and they were one of our audience’s favorites, so we are happy to have them return for this 10th anniversary year.

Their program will include Estonian folk music, and sacred music:  Middle Ages and Renaissance polyphony, and modern compositions inspired by the same.

The event is Sunday, October 3 at 3:00 p.m. in the P.E. Monroe Auditorium.  Free admission to all. For more information, visit the ensemble’s website at http://www.heinavanker.ee/ or the L-R Music Program's website has information about the group, along with a polished looking poster, available for printing and sharing, at http://mus.lr.edu/Heinavanker

L-R Alums To Be Presented As Church Musicians-in-Residence

Robert and Ada Smith

University’s Sacred Music Program will present L-R alums, Ada ‘75 and Robert ‘79 Smith, as Church Musicians-in-Residence from October 4 – 6. Public events include a choral reading session, “Choral Gems.... remember these?” on Monday, Oct. 4, at 7:15pm, in the Mauney Music Recital Hall. The public is also invited to a chapel service, also in Mauney Recital Hall, on Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 9:20 am, where the Smiths will lead a service based on The Lord’s Prayer.

While in residence, they will teach a class on children in worship (Tuesday, 8:00 am and the public is invited – Mauney Music Bldg.), give instruction to the organ majors, and work with the Chapel Choir in preparation for the service on Wednesday. There is no cost for any of these events.

New L-R Freshmen President Elected!

Congratulations to the New L-R 
Freshmen President 
Marcus Byrd!

Communication Intern Assist Alumna With Festival

Senior, Amy Saatzer recently had the opportunity to assist with the 1st Annual Dirty Dancing Festival at Lake Lure. Through her communication internship with the The McConnell Group Public Relations, Inc., Amy was able to work with L-R Alumnus, Michelle McConnell Yelton in the planning, marketing and implementation of the event.

Make sure to check out the upcoming October issue of the Lenoir-Rhynean for a full feature story highlighting Amy's learning adventure! 

Various vendors display during event

Main performance stage

Gala Tent at Fire Fly Cove

STUDENTS TALK LEGISLATURE

Submitted By Aaron Bradley Scott
Nation's Oldest Student Legislature comes to Hickory

The North Carolina Student Legislature is the oldest active student legislature in the United States. Founded in 1937, the body has come together each month in the academic calendar to express ideas about legislative topics. It has been reported that 40% of all Student Legislature ideas have been recorded into law. In many regards, those coming together at Lenoir-Rhyne University on September 25-26th are the future leaders of our state; Famous alumni include Governor Jim B. Hunt, Jr., Governor James Holshouser, Senator Robert Morgan, and Charlotte Mayor Eddie Knox, to name a few. The body resembles the North Carolina General Assembly, as they hold interim councils once a month at participating universities and colleges around the state of North Carolina. In April, they meet in Raleigh to hold session in the General Assembly buildings and meeting rooms to present matters in a formal setting.

Aaron Bradley Scott

The Lenoir-Rhyne University delegation was selected to host this year's opening ceremonies after an active performance in last year's academic calendar. Last year's delegation at Lenoir-Rhyne produced eight pieces of legislature including a 17-page bill about North Carolina Energy Modernization. 

"This program is what created my love for legislative debate," says Delegation Chairperson Aaron Bradley Scott. Scott, a resident of Connelly Springs, ran for North Carolina House of Representatives in Burke and McDowell Counties and lost by 160 votes in the May Democratic Primary. Lenoir-Rhyne University offers the Student Legislature as an elective credit for Political Science majors, but it is officially a club on the university's campus. "We don't just have Political Science majors, we have Education, Economics, Philosophy majors, and more," Vice-Delegation Chairperson Spencer Voelkert explains. Voelkert, a native of Alamance County, started participating in the Student Legislature after a few stints of representing in the Model U.N. program on campus. So far, Lenoir-Rhyne has 14 current students participating in this year's North Carolina Student Legislature.

According to the faculty advisor, Dr. Joseph Mancos, “it is the largest I have seen in many, many years.” Last year, Lenoir-Rhyne was recognized for many accomplishments within the state-wide program where Dr. Joseph Mancos won Faculty Advisor of the Year, Lenoir-Rhyne won Best Small School Delegation, and Aaron Bradley Scott won Best Speaker and Best Resolution on separate occasions.

Dr. Joe Mancos

Presently, Lenoir-Rhyne's delegation is holding a fundraiser of selling coupon books that can be used at local restaurants and other attractions in the Hickory Metro area for $20. The money raised will help pay membership dues or other expenses that occur while traveling to Interim Councils across the state of North Carolina. If you are interested in purchasing a book or finding out more about the North Carolina Student Legislature at Lenoir-Rhyne, email Delegation Chairperson Aaron Bradley Scott for details at scotta@my.lr.edu

The opening Interim Council at Lenoir-Rhyne University is September 25th at 9:00am in the McCrorie Center. September 26th the event will be moved to the Rhyne Building.

Newberry Takes Down L-R 3-0

The Lenoir-Rhyne volleyball team (5-3, 2-2) played the first of their two matches in South Carolina this weekend on Friday night at Newberry College (8-3, 1-1). Newberry took care of their visitors 3-0 and held L-R to only 28 kills on the night. Setter Brianna Blackey had 35 assists for Newberry, who had a hitting percentage of .391. Lenoir-Rhyne continues their South Carolina trip with a match against Anderson University on Saturday.

Men's Soccer Knock Off 2009 D-II Runners-Up

Lenoir-Rhyne (3-1) traveled up the mountain Thursday night to face national power Lees-McRae College  (3-2) and came away with a 1-0 win. The Bears scored in the 56th minute off Sean Rogers' header off a corner kick from Jordan Holmes. L-R was able to hold on to the lead despite 14 shots form Lees-McRae. Senior goalkeeper Tom Heath was able to save 5 of their shots on goal, and receive help from his defense to keep the other shot on goal out of the net. The Lads will take on Anderson this Sunday at 4:00 at home.

Construction of Base for Martin Luther Statue Continues!

Construction of the base in the Shaw Plaza that will house the statue of Martin Luther nearing completion.