A Fantastic State of Ruin: The Painted Towns of Rajasthan
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesDr. David Zurick Scattered among the ancient trading towns of the Thar Desert is the largest concentration of fresco buildings in the world. Abandoned and neglected for centuries, their vivid paintings and wall murals, steeped in aesthetics, history, and folklore, lie in ruins. Geography professor emeritus Dr. David Zurick takes his audience on a photographic […]
Applying for Internships
308 Stephenson HallApplying for internships can be a time-consuming (and confusing) process if you've never done it before! Learn more about different types of application processes you might encounter, how to reach out to employers who don't have established internship programs or application processes, submitting resumes/cover letters that will help you stand out, and interviewing for internship […]
Saint John’s Bible Tours
Hutchins Library 100 Campus Drive, Berea, KY, United StatesIn 1998, Saint John's Abbey and University commissioned renowned calligrapher Donald Jackson to produce a hand-written, hand-illuminated Bible. The Saint John's Bible is the first completely handwritten and illuminated Bible commissioned by a Benedictine abbey since the 1450s. Berea College is fortunate to own one of only 299 Heritage Edition full-size fine art reproduction sets […]
Chapel Worship Service & Lunch
Danforth Chapel, Draper Bldg. 101 Chestnut Street, Berea, KYOn 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 within an ecumenical Christian atmosphere. Worshipers can also share a light, midday meal together in the Fireside Room, immediately following worship at 12:30 p.m. The […]
Green Dot Student Training
Activities Room, Alumni BuildingThis training is a bystander intervention program. Green Dot Training is designed to help participants understand the definition of "bystander" and to equip them with necessary skills to assist in establishing two campus norms. First, violence will not be tolerated and secondly everyone is expected to do their part to keep the campus free from […]
Dress for Success
Baird Lounge, Alumni Building 101 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesJennifer Maggard and the team from Macy's are coming to teach juniors and seniors all about finding professional clothing that fits your style. Note: this event is required for juniors […]
Alumni Movie Club
Join our virtual community to discuss “movies that matter” connected to social justice, history and social issues. Scroll down for more information. Participation is free! How It Works Berea College […]
From the Rice Field to Tik Tok: A Rural Woman’s Transformation during China’s Post-Reform Era
Draper 308 101 Chestnut St, Berea, KY, United StatesBerea College professor of Chinese, Jianfen Wang, will share reflections on how rural Chinese women's lives changed as a result of the end of liberalizing reforms introduced from the late […]
Spiritual Seekers
Fireside Room, Draper Bldg. 101 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, United StatesWant 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 Fireside […]
How to Receive Credit & Funding for Your Internship
308 Stephenson HallLearn how you can receive course credit while gaining career-related experience - and how to obtain the funding to make it possible! This session is required for all Summer 2023 […]
Live in Berea: The Wailin’ Jennys
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesThe Wailin’ Jennys dazzle audiences with their rich vocal harmonies, impressive musicianship, and brilliant songs, blending original work with folk, blues, and jazz elements. Stephenson Memorial Concert.
Friday Finds: Explore the Writings of Carter G. Woodson
Hutchins Library 100 Campus Drive, Berea, KY, United StatesBerea College graduate Carter G. Woodson, Ph.D. (1875-1950) was a prominent historian who initiated the field of Black studies. In 1926 he founded “Negro History Week,” the predecessor to today’s […]