Spire Summer 2020

college news

Bluefield College hosted the 18th Annual Golfers’ Challenge on August 30, 2019, at Fincastle on the Mountain in Bluefield, Virginia. A vital source of financial aid for the Bluefield College student-athletes, proceeds from the Golfers’ Challenge help students continue their education and passion for sports. Learn more at: http://www.bluefield. edu/article/bluefield-college-to-host-18th-annual-golfers- challenge/

Bluefield College hosted its 12th Annual Jason Elswick 5K Challenge on September 14, 2019. Following his death in 2005, his parents, David and Pam Elswick, wanted to help students like Jason fulfill their dreams of becoming a teacher and established the Jason Elswick Memorial Scholarship Fund. The 5K Run/Walk, held each fall, helps provide financial support to students majoring in teacher education at Bluefield College.

Bluefield College hosted its 28th Annual Duremdes Christian Emphasis Week. This year, speaker and author, Terrence L Talley, was featured as the guest speaker. For the past five years, Talley has traveled across the country spreading the message of hope to students and adults. Talley has been featured on “The Morning Blend” radio talk show, has authored a #1 book on Amazon called “Secrets Anonymous,” and is the most sought-after speaker in the country for student assemblies. Learn more at: http://www.bluefield. edu/article/bluefield-college-hosts-28th-annual-duremdes- christian-emphasis-week/

The audience at Harman Chapel was treated to the live performance of “Mary Draper Ingles” on September 10. Presented by the Bluefield College History Department and The Mercer County Colonial Dames, the show brought to life the dramatic story of the titular Mary Draper Ingles including her capture by the Shawnee and her daring escape to freedom. Starring in the title role was Karen Vuranch. Learn more at: http://www.bluefield.edu/article/bluefield- college-history-department-and-the-mercer-county- colonial-dames-present-mary-draper-ingles-a-living-history- performance/

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