Bluefield University Spring 2022 MABS Commencement

COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Dr. Emily A. Lambert Professor of Biology Dean of the College of Sciences

“Somewhere along the way, we must learn that there is nothing greater than doing something for others.” Martin Luther King Jr . Born and raised in southern West Virginia, Emily Lambert always had a deep desire to serve the people of Appalachia. Having been given many priceless opportunities in life, she felt a responsibility to give back to the region by working to inspire and educate young adults that would meaningfully serve the world. With 15 years experience in higher education, the majority of which has been devoted to Christian higher education, Emily is in her 12 th year serving at Bluefield University. She currently serves as Dean of the College of Sciences and Health Sciences and Professor of Biology. During her time at Bluefield, she has overseen the launch of the Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences and proposed Master of Health Science in Anesthesiology programs. Emily received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with an emphasis in Recombinant Gene Technology from Concord University in Athens, West Virginia, and her Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Studies from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University where she studied Bacillus anthrasis, the causative agent of anthrax. Emily, her husband, William, and children, Ryann and Traver are also very involved in their hometown where they attend Carr Memorial United Methodist Church. They are the proud owners of two small businesses: Blue Ridge Bee Company and Lambert Properties. Emily enjoys educating her community outside of the University when she teaches vacation Bible school, beekeeping or even softball. She is a lifelong learner and teacher.