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Alumni Movie Club
We’re excited to announce the launch of a new Social Justice Movie Club for all alumni! The group will discuss a new “movie that matters” every month. Discussions will take place through a private online forum so you can participate wherever and whenever it’s convenient for you. Joining the group is free, and all movie […]
Alumni Book Club
We’re excited to continue the Berea College Alumni Book Club in a new and improved format! Over the next year, alumni will connect to read and discuss books on a range of topics and user-submitted ideas. There is no cost to participate – you only have to get a copy of the book to enjoy. […]
2021 Westervelt Program
Westervelt has returned for the 2021/2022 Academic year. This fall begins with a continuous eleven (11) week session organized by David Cooke – Founder and recently retired director of Grow Appalachia. For this session, David will be leading woodworkers through the creation of a Shaker-styled side table that can be adapted to any living space […]
4 events,
Chapel Worship Service & Lunch
Chapel Worship Service & Lunch
On a weekly basis during the academic year, the Campus Christian Center leads a worship service on Tuesday’s at noon. The Center plans and offers diverse services of Christian worship […]
6 events,
Spiritual Seekers
Spiritual Seekers
Want to learn more about other religions and explore your own spirituality? Do you believe interfaith dialogue is crucial to building stronger communities? We meet each Thursday at noon in […]
Lunch with the Recruiter: Lilly Pharmaceuticals – Sales/Internship Program
Lunch with the Recruiter: Lilly Pharmaceuticals – Sales/Internship Program
Join Lilly recruiter Michelle Jones for lunch as she introduces you to the Lilly Sales internship program -- a program that has resulted in the full-time job offers and hiring […]
Connecting: Reflections on Journalism, Public Affairs, Social Change, and Unsung Heroes
Connecting: Reflections on Journalism, Public Affairs, Social Change, and Unsung Heroes
Renee Shaw Celebrated public affairs journalist Renee Shaw reflects on her decades of work amplifying the voices of unsung heroes and shining light on important social and political issues of […]
4 events,
7 events,
Spiritual Seekers
Spiritual Seekers
Want to learn more about other religions and explore your own spirituality? Do you believe interfaith dialogue is crucial to building stronger communities? We meet each Thursday at noon in […]
Virtual Internship Q&A
Virtual Internship Q&A
What is an internship? Who is eligible to participate? Can I get academic course credit? Why should I do an internship? - Drop in to this Virtual Q&A session at […]
Love and Inconvenience
Love and Inconvenience
Rev. Gail Bowman What shall we do with our marvelous lives, our marvelous brains, and our marvelous hearts? Is humanity a whole new thing or just an ancient thing in better […]
6 events,
Berea Tree Week
Event locations at the Forestry Outreach Center or the Pinnacles unless otherwise stated. Friday, October 8 4-5 p.m.: Pressed Leaf Lanterns. Berea Public Library Teen Scene (Ages 11-18). First come, […]
Friday Finds: The Bible Before 1611
Friday Finds: The Bible Before 1611
Have you ever wondered what came before the King James Bible of 1611? This Special Collections tour will show and discuss Bibles and Bible fragments dating from the early 12th century to the late 16th century. All items are part of the Berea College Special Collections and Archives at Hutchins Library. “Friday Finds” tours are […]
BC Planetarium Show- Incoming!
BC Planetarium Show- Incoming!
Asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout its history, changing the course of life on Earth and shaping the world we know today. Incoming! explores the past, present, and future of our Solar System and the landmark discoveries scientists have made sending spacecraft to visit tiny worlds. Cutting-edge visualizations bring data from current NASA missions […]
5 events,
Coming Out in the Classroom
Coming Out in the Classroom
Dr. Enrique Morales-Diaz is interim Dean of Faculty at Westfield State University. As a tenured professor, Dr. Morales-Diaz teaches in the Department of Ethnic & Gender Studies. He holds a […]
5 events,
Chapel Worship Service & Lunch
Chapel Worship Service & Lunch
On a weekly basis during the academic year, the Campus Christian Center leads a worship service on Tuesday’s at noon. The Center plans and offers diverse services of Christian worship […]
7 events,
Mountain Day
Mountain Day
We are pleased to announce that the 145th Mountain Day will be held this year on Wednesday, October 13th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Mountain Day is an annual Berea College […]
A Berea Day at the Races
A Berea Day at the Races
Join us Wednesday, October 13, for a Berea Day at the Races with fellow alumni in the Lexington Room, one of Keeneland's formal dining rooms. The ticket price ($85) includes […]
Virtual Internship Q&A
Virtual Internship Q&A
What is an internship? Who is eligible to participate? Can I get academic course credit? Why should I do an internship? - Drop in to this Virtual Q&A session at […]
9 events,
Berea College 48th Celebration of Traditional Music (virtual)
Berea College 48th Celebration of Traditional Music (virtual)
Dinner on the Grounds Symposium at Hutchins Library. This event canceled due to COVID. Friday and Saturday concerts will be streamed. Some local events will be held. See the CTM schedule for more information.
Spiritual Seekers
Spiritual Seekers
Want to learn more about other religions and explore your own spirituality? Do you believe interfaith dialogue is crucial to building stronger communities? We meet each Thursday at noon in […]
Virtual Internship Q&A
Virtual Internship Q&A
What is an internship? Who is eligible to participate? Can I get academic course credit? Why should I do an internship? - Drop in to this Virtual Q&A session at […]
7 events,
Friday Finds: The Bible Before 1611
Friday Finds: The Bible Before 1611
Have you ever wondered what came before the King James Bible of 1611? This Special Collections tour will show and discuss Bibles and Bible fragments dating from the early 12th century to the late 16th century. All items are part of the Berea College Special Collections and Archives at Hutchins Library. “Friday Finds” tours are […]
BC Planetarium Show- Stars: Powerhouses of the Universe
BC Planetarium Show- Stars: Powerhouses of the Universe
Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Journey to the furthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of stars. Educational content includes stellar evolution, space exploration, the electromagnetic spectrum, and the history of astronomy. There are two showtimes: 7:30pm and […]
Berea College 48th Celebration of Traditional Music (virtual)
Berea College 48th Celebration of Traditional Music (virtual)
Livestream link Friday's concert will feature Earl White - dean of African-American string band music Riley Melton - a fine young fiddler from the Pick’n Bow program in Hindman, Kentucky Local Hero Award: master dulcimer maker Warren May Lois Hornbostel and Ehukai Tevis - mountain dulcimer icons. Our L. Allen Smith performers. Walt Michael and […]
6 events,
International Observe the Moon Night
International Observe the Moon Night
To celebrate International Observe the Moon Night, the Berea College Planetarium will be hosting an event on the observatory deck in the MAC building on October 16th from 6:30-9:30pm. We […]
Berea College 48th Celebration of Traditional Music (virtual)
Berea College 48th Celebration of Traditional Music (virtual)
Livestream Link Saturday's streamed concert will feature The Gibson Family - family group from Richmond, Kentucky featuring a repertoire of religious song Elizabeth LaPrelle - master of Appalachian ballad singing The Lua Project - Mexilachian music reflecting the Latinx experience in Appalachia Lifetime Achievement Award: David Holt - banjo player, sideman to Doc Watson, radio host, […]
5 events,
Berea College 48th Celebration of Traditional Music (virtual)
Berea College 48th Celebration of Traditional Music (virtual)
Livestream Link Second Annual Berea College Traditional Ensembles showcase. Berea College Black Music Ensemble, Bluegrass Ensemble, Folk-Roots Ensemble, Mariachi Berea, and the African Percussion Ensemble.
6 events,
Chapel Worship Service & Lunch
Chapel Worship Service & Lunch
On a weekly basis during the academic year, the Campus Christian Center leads a worship service on Tuesday’s at noon. The Center plans and offers diverse services of Christian worship […]
Dress for Success
Dress for Success
What's the difference between business casual and business professional? How do I make sure my clothes fit right? Attend this virtual fashion show to learn the ins and outs of […]
Everything You Ever Wanted to Ask (or Tell) Dr. Mike Berheide
Everything You Ever Wanted to Ask (or Tell) Dr. Mike Berheide
The Berea College Alumni Association is excited to invite you to a one hour virtual event with Dr. Berheide on October 19 at 7 p.m. Dr. Berheide is the renaissance […]
6 events,
JET Program Recruitment
JET Program Recruitment
Tye Ebel (Consulate-General of Japan, Nashville, TN) 3-4:30 p.m. (Application Workshop), 6-7:30 p.m. (Information Session & Dinner) Participants must register online in advance via Handshake
Virtual Internship Q&A
Virtual Internship Q&A
What is an internship? Who is eligible to participate? Can I get academic course credit? Why should I do an internship? - Drop in to this Virtual Q&A session at […]
Star Party at the Forestry Outreach Center
Star Party at the Forestry Outreach Center
Join astronomers Jeff Hutton, Professor Tracy Hodge and students from PHY 111 for three Star Parties in late October and early November! Learn about telescopes, constellations, planets and the night […]
7 events,
Virtual Internship Q&A
Virtual Internship Q&A
What is an internship? Who is eligible to participate? Can I get academic course credit? Why should I do an internship? - Drop in to this Virtual Q&A session at […]
Spiritual Seekers
Spiritual Seekers
Want to learn more about other religions and explore your own spirituality? Do you believe interfaith dialogue is crucial to building stronger communities? We meet each Thursday at noon in […]
Conservatives on the Quad
Conservatives on the Quad
Dr. Jonathan Marks It’s true what they say: left-liberals rule our colleges and universities. Yet it wasn’t so long ago that the conservative quarrel with higher education could be described […]
5 events,
Friday Finds: The Bible Before 1611
Friday Finds: The Bible Before 1611
Have you ever wondered what came before the King James Bible of 1611? This Special Collections tour will show and discuss Bibles and Bible fragments dating from the early 12th century to the late 16th century. All items are part of the Berea College Special Collections and Archives at Hutchins Library. “Friday Finds” tours are […]
BC Planetarium Show- From Earth to the Universe
BC Planetarium Show- From Earth to the Universe
The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has inspired awe and been the subject of campfire stories, and ancient myths for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity’s oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the […]
6 events,
Chapel Worship Service & Lunch
Chapel Worship Service & Lunch
On a weekly basis during the academic year, the Campus Christian Center leads a worship service on Tuesday’s at noon. The Center plans and offers diverse services of Christian worship […]
Partnership for Appalachian Girls’ Education (PAGE) Summer 2022 Internships
Partnership for Appalachian Girls’ Education (PAGE) Summer 2022 Internships
For Summer 2022, PAGE is excited to offer up to three (3) PAGE Internships for returning Berea College undergraduates. PAGE has hosted several Berea interns in recent summers! The Partnership […]
Alumni Virtual Trivia Night
Alumni Virtual Trivia Night
Join us for another Alumni Trivia Night on Tuesday, October 26, at 7 p.m. ET. A live host will guide Berea alumni through three rounds of fast-paced trivia. The no-Zoom-required […]
6 events,
Staff Forum
Staff Forum
The Staff Forum’s general purpose is to provide an organized means of communication and participation for staff in the shared governance system of the College. Faculty and staff are welcome. […]
Virtual Internship Q&A
Virtual Internship Q&A
What is an internship? Who is eligible to participate? Can I get academic course credit? Why should I do an internship? - Drop in to this Virtual Q&A session at […]
Star Party at the Forestry Outreach Center
Star Party at the Forestry Outreach Center
Join astronomers Jeff Hutton, Professor Tracy Hodge and students from PHY 111 for three Star Parties in late October and early November! Learn about telescopes, constellations, planets and the night […]
7 events,
Virtual Internship Q&A
Virtual Internship Q&A
What is an internship? Who is eligible to participate? Can I get academic course credit? Why should I do an internship? - Drop in to this Virtual Q&A session at […]
Spiritual Seekers
Spiritual Seekers
Want to learn more about other religions and explore your own spirituality? Do you believe interfaith dialogue is crucial to building stronger communities? We meet each Thursday at noon in […]
Between Birmingham and Black Mountain in Kentucky: The Harlan Renaissance in Central Appalachia’s Coalfields
Between Birmingham and Black Mountain in Kentucky: The Harlan Renaissance in Central Appalachia’s Coalfields
Dr. William Turner The Harlan Renaissance is a heart touching, witty memoir by Dr. Turner, a Black Harlan County, Kentucky native and former Distinguished Professor of Black and Appalachian Studies […]
4 events,
BC Planetarium Show- Habitat Earth
BC Planetarium Show- Habitat Earth
Living networks connect and support life forms large and small—from colonies of tiny microbes and populations of massive whales to ever-expanding human societies. In the California Academy of Sciences’ latest original planetarium show, Habitat Earth, discover what it means to live in today’s connected world. Through stunning visualizations of the natural world, dive below the ocean’s […]
4 events,
Chapel Worship Service & Lunch
Chapel Worship Service & Lunch
On a weekly basis during the academic year, the Campus Christian Center leads a worship service on Tuesday’s at noon. The Center plans and offers diverse services of Christian worship […]
7 events,
Dining Etiquette
Dining Etiquette
Join Career Development for a 4 course meal at Boone Tavern while learning and practicing the essentials of networking and dining etiquette.
Using Indian Logic to Illuminate Contemporary Debates
Using Indian Logic to Illuminate Contemporary Debates
Amy Donahue (Kennesaw State University) Co-sponsored by Asian Studies and Philosophy Virtual presentation — Details TBA
Virtual Internship Q&A
Virtual Internship Q&A
What is an internship? Who is eligible to participate? Can I get academic course credit? Why should I do an internship? - Drop in to this Virtual Q&A session at […]
8 events,
Virtual Internship Q&A
Virtual Internship Q&A
What is an internship? Who is eligible to participate? Can I get academic course credit? Why should I do an internship? - Drop in to this Virtual Q&A session at […]
Spiritual Seekers
Spiritual Seekers
Want to learn more about other religions and explore your own spirituality? Do you believe interfaith dialogue is crucial to building stronger communities? We meet each Thursday at noon in […]
The First Political Order: How Sex Shapes Governance and National Security Worldwide
The First Political Order: How Sex Shapes Governance and National Security Worldwide
Dr. Valerie Hudson Might the security and stability of nation-states be related to the security and situation of women in its society? Is there a prior, first political order between […]
4 events,
BC Planetarium Show- Two Small Pieces of Glass
BC Planetarium Show- Two Small Pieces of Glass
400 years ago, a simple adjustment to a child’s spyglass revealed for the first time an infinite and perplexing universe to your eyes and imaginations. Join us today, as the […]