Spire Summer 2020

college news

Bluefield College Associate Professor of English, Dr. Irene Rieger, won first place in the 88th Annual Writer’s Digest Poetry Awards’ Rhyming Poetry category with her poem entitled “Spring.” In addition to the cash prize, her poem appeared in the 88th Annual Writer’s Digest Competition Collection. Learn more at: http://www.bluefield.edu/article/ dr-irene-rieger-wins-first-place-in-the-88th-annual-writers- digest-poetry-awards /

Bluefield College Director of Traditional Admissions, Matthew Hamilton, represented in the 8th Annual United Way of Southern West Virginia’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ along with his partner, Marie Blackwell. Themed to the classic novel, The Great Gatsby , the event raised funds to continue United Way’s mission in the southern West Virginia area.

The newest addition to Bluefield College’s numerous services is the Center for Counseling and Wellness. The Center will enhance Bluefield College’s holistic approach to educating the mind, heart, and spirit of students by supporting the mental health needs of the student body – all without the need for insurance or any out-of-pocket expenses. Emily Sears Cook (’12) has been named the director for the Center. Learn more at: http://www.bluefield.edu/article/bluefield- college-announces-opening-of-the-center-for-counseling- wellness/

Joshua Cline (’09) has been named Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Bluefield College. An alum and former advancement officer and director of alumni relations at Bluefield College, Cline is no stranger to campus. Prior to his new role, Cline served as President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias. Learn more at: http:// www.bluefield.edu/article/cline-named-vice-president-of- institutional-advancement-at-bluefield-college/

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