The Life of Galileo by Bertolt Brecht Is Coming to Belhaven

October 6, 2011 (Jackson) - You don’t have to go all the way to Broadway for an entertaining play. Belhaven University has the next best thing, The Life of Galileo by Bertolt Brecht. This play is a Highland Players Guild production featuring alumni of the Belhaven Theatre Department.

"We're very excited to be able to do this first production with the Highland Players Guild, and welcome back to Belhaven's stage so many of the alumni that have helped build this department as students." said Joseph Frost, Chair and Associate Professor of Theatre. "It's been a great opportunity for me to direct some of the graduates that I never had the opportunity to work with in a production while they were here, and to see them mix with some of the more recent alumni has been a rewarding experience for us all," adds Frost.

Performances for The Life of Galileo will be in the one-of-a-kind Blackbox Theatre in the Belhaven Center for the Arts. The play starts on Wednesday, October 19 and goes through Saturday, October 22. Doors open at 7:00 P.M.

The story of Galileo has a compelling tension between the certainty of faith and the curious doubt that drives innovation and discovery. Brecht has created a work that presents both sides of this argument, with a hero whose flaws are visible, and antagonists whose fear becomes almost reasonable – which is what gives the play its power.

General admission is $10 and $5 for seniors, students, and children. There is complimentary admission for Belhaven faculty, staff, students and immediate families.

Keep checking in with Belhaven for more upcoming Arts Ablaze events from our School for the Arts students.

Belhaven proudly stands among the select Christian colleges and universities that offer a unique general core curriculum encouraging the development of a personal worldview. The university believes a Christian worldview is a key to preparing men and women academically and spiritually to serve Christ Jesus in their careers, in human relationships, and in the world of ideas.

Founded in 1883, Belhaven University now serves over 3,000 students from campuses in Jackson, Memphis, Orlando, Houston, Chattanooga, Atlanta and online, offering traditional undergraduate degrees, graduate and adult degree programs, and online degree programs.

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Visit Belhaven on the November 14th "Discover Day" for Prospective Students

It only takes one visit to see what sets Belhaven apart from other colleges. Experience the difference first-hand during our upcoming Discover Day on November 14, 2008. Students will have the opportunity to meet a professor in their desired major, take a tour of campus, and eat lunch in the dinning commons. There’s also a chance to meet with your personal Admission Counselor and discuss how to apply for admission. Financial aid counselors will also be available to help you understand how financial aid works for you. 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14th. Register now at: http://www.belhaven.edu/admission/discover_days.htm

For more information about Belhaven Admission, visit the admission web site.

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United States Air Force Band Performs at Belhaven

The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America, under the baton of Major Donald E. Schofield Jr. gave a free concert at The Center of The Arts, Belhaven College, on Monday, October 8, 2007. The musical production performed a wide variety of musical selections, ranging from Fantasy Variations-James Barnes to Selections from Stevie Wonder-arr. MSgt. Dean Smith. The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America also awarded Belhaven's Director of Bands, Dr. Paxton Girtmon, who conducts the marching band, pep band, and concert band, the opportunity to be a guest conductor. The selection Dr. Girtmon conducted was Samuel Barber's Commando March.

As an added treat, Major Donald E. Schofield Jr., asked Dr. Girtmon to recommend a Belhaven music student attending the concert the opportunity to conduct a musical selection. Sam Johnson, freshman trumpet music major was given the opportunity to conduct Henry Fillmore's Americans We. Furthermore, Major Donald E. Schofield Jr., gave Sam Johnson two gifts; 1) Dog tags saying, “I conducted The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America,” and 2) A conducting baton used by Major Donald E. Schofield Jr.

For their dedication and service to their country, The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America performed the musical selection A Salute to the Armed Services- arr. Robert Cray, a musical tribute to all branches of the military and its soldiers. The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America performed every Armed Forces theme song, while relatives of, as well as, past and present members of each military branch stood and were recognized. The final selection of the performance was John P. Sousa's Star and Stripes Forever.

Special thanks goes to Dr. Stephen Sachs, Chair of the Belhaven Music Department, for his efforts in bringing this concert band to Belhaven College.

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Two Belhaven Alumni Awarded Teacher of the Year

Two Belhaven College alumni were honored with the 2008-09 Teacher of the Year Award from the Mississippi Private School Education Association (MPSEA). Mr. Cliff Powers (`87) and Ms. Elizabeth “Betty” Sugg (`69) received the Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the Year award, respectively. Both are Belhaven graduates.

Mr. Cliff Powers, Kindergarten teacher, has taught at University Christian School in Flowood, Mississippi for three years. Ms. Elizabeth “Betty” Sugg, English instructor, has taught at Presbyterian Christian School in Hattiesburg, Mississippi for 22 years.

The recipients were selected from nominees throughout the 122 member schools in the association. Selections are made based upon recommendations, classroom success, community and professional involvement, as well as their answers to five professional and educational related questions.

Congratulations to these dedicated alumni who are living out the vision of Belhaven College: to prepare students academically and spiritually to serve Christ Jesus in their careers, in human relationships, and in the world of ideas.

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Visit Belhaven on February 13, 2009

It only takes one visit to see what sets Belhaven apart from other colleges. Experience the difference first-hand during our upcoming Discover Day on February 13, 2009. Students will have the opportunity to meet a professor in their desired major, take a tour of campus, and eat lunch in the dining commons. There’s also a chance to meet with your personal Belhaven Admission Counselor and discuss how to apply for admission. Financial aid counselors will also be available to help you understand how financial aid works for you. 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13th. Visit the Belhaven Undergraduate Admission website for more information, or sign up for the Discover Day right now!

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Welcome Week for New Belhaven Students

 

July 10, 2012 (Jackson) - Welcome Week is coming August 18; freshmen and new transfer students can expect an exciting first week of college. The week is filled with many fun and informative activities that will help students prepare for college life at Belhaven. Check-in is at 9:00 A.M. in the Student Center.

JoBeth Petty, Director of Student Leadership, said, “Welcome Week is an exciting and fast-paced week, when new students can get connected and begin to make Belhaven University their home.” The Welcome Week Guide, provided at check-in, will give additional information about events, resources and staff. The schedule of events includes everything from academic orientation and meeting your major to fun fellowship, an off-campus road trip, square dancing and times of worship.

Orientation staff will give campus tours to help students and parents become more familiar with the campus. “Our orientation staff will be there to help and serve as valuable points of contact throughout this week of transition,“ adds Petty.

Belhaven’s Student Center will be set-up to take care of every need. Students can turn in all necessary forms and paperwork while getting their mailbox key, student ID card and car decal. Welcome Week is also a good time for students to meet professors and staff while spending time with other classmates.

Welcome Week is not only designed to introduce students to Belhaven, but parents and families as well. All new Belhaven parents will receive their own packets at check-in that will include their own agenda and guide to Belhaven. Parents will also have an orientation and welcome dinner.

The parents schedule for Welcome Week will give parents a chance to meet faculty and staff, a look into college life and a glimpse into what is happening at Belhaven this year. For more information about Belhaven's Welcome Week, contact the Office of Student Leadership.

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Victorian Thriller, Angel Street, Premieres at Belhaven Theatre 151

 

September 24, 2012 (Jackson) - The play Angel Street will premiere September 25-29 at the Center for the Arts in Theatre 151. Ginny Holladay, Belhaven senior and theatre student is directing this play. It starts this coming Tuesday at 7:30 P.M. and will run for five days.

Angel Street, written by Patrick Hamilton, is a Victorian thriller, murder mystery that tells the story of a young wife whose fragile mental state hangs in the balance between her potentially dangerous husband and an eccentric detective claiming to have all the answers.

Theatre 151 is a unique theatre experience because it seats about 40 people around the stage and puts audience members right in the action.

Go ahead and get tickets today. Email boxoffice@belhaven.edu or call 601-965-7026 to reserve your seat. General admission is $10 and $5 for students and senior citizens. Admission for Belhaven faculty, staff and students is free.M

This is just one of the many exciting events from Belhaven’s School of the Arts. Check out Arts Ablaze for plays, dance and music concerts, poetry readings, gallery exhibits and more happening this year.

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Belhaven University stands among select Christian colleges and universities and has been repeatedly named one of “America’s 100 Best College Buys." The University offers 30 academic majors across a full spectrum of disciplines as well as a variety of graduate programs. In addition, Belhaven has achieved the distinction of being among only 30 universities nationally accredited in each of the major arts – music, theatre, visual art and dance. All programs are taught from a Christian worldview perspective and are guided by the mission to prepare students academically and spiritually to serve Christ Jesus in their careers, in human relationships, and in the world of ideas.

Belhaven University serves over 3,700 students offering undergraduate and graduate degrees on its residential campus, an online degree program, and graduate and adult degree programs in Jackson, Memphis, Orlando, Houston, Chattanooga, and Atlanta.

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