Bishop Beat, February 2017

A Newsletter for Alumni and Friends of North Carolina Wesleyan College

During the week of Valentine's, February 12th-19th, NC Wesleyan College would like to have at least 1,000 N.C. Wesleyan alumni show their love for their alma mater. As little as $10 can make a difference and help us reach this goal. Alumni participation is so important to help increase opportunities for current students, set an example for future alumni, and boost the college's rankings among peer schools on the recruiting trail. Be a proud Bishop ... Show Your Love. It's easy!

2 easy ways to

Show Your LOVE!

http://ncwc.edu/alumni/showyourlove/

TEXT to 52014: @ncwc #love

NC Wesleyan Youth Theology Institute Holds First Reunion

NCWC's inaugural 2016 Youth Theology Institute (YTI) held a Winter Reunion February 4. The reunion was a time of fellowship and sharing among the students and mentors. Youth Pastor Keisha Spivey spoke to the group. Participants also enjoyed the musical talents of Triple Knot.

The 2016 YTI group planted a tree on campus in gratitude for the contributions the inaugural class of the NC Wesleyan YTI program will make to their churches and communities....a living reminder of the partnerships being formed.

NC Wesleyan Youth Theology Institute gives high school students the time, place and tools to explore God's calling on their lives. Check out what the 2016 YTI students said last summer!

Explore Your Calling Summer Program

Summer 2017 dates and applications are now available at www.ncwc.edu/youththeologyinstitute

Many of the almost 80 Wesleyan international students will be participating. Come out and see the many diverse cultures they represent.

Alumni Directory Project Underway - Have You Responded?

NC Wesleyan College authorized Publishing Concepts (PCI) to launch a project to update contact information for all Wesleyan alumni and to create a new alumni directory.

By now all alumni should have received a postcard requesting you to update your contact information with PCI. PCI will also attempt to contact you via e-mail and phone calls in order to update your contact information. We encourage you to respond to these communications. Once PCI has collected the information, the company will compile the data and create a new alumni directory.

PCI is a trusted

partner of NC Wesleyan College. We hope you will participate in our alumni directory project.

If you have questions, please contact Tammy Harrell, Director of Alumni Relations, at [email protected] or 252-985-5141.

Building 429 And Josh Wilson Coming To The Dunn Center

Building 429 will be performing with Josh Wilson and Chris August at The Dunn Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of North Carolina Wesleyan College on March 23, 2017 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $17 for Groups of 10+, $20 individual, or $50 VIP* tickets and are available now online at dunncenter.com or by calling (252) 985-5197.

*VIP tickets include early entry at 5:30 pm, Q&A session with the artists, photo opportunity, and premium seating. If you miss the Q&A session and photo opportunity, we will not be able to reschedule another time and will not issue discounts or refunds.

Building 429: "Where I Belong" Official Music Video

Wesleyan Faculty Member Contributes To Washington Post Article

Dr. Meir Magal, professor of exercise science at NC Wesleyan, contributed to the article, "Step away from the scale: It's not all about how much weight you lose" which appeared in the February 7, 2017 issue of The Washington Post.

The article, written by Gabriella Boston, centers on measuring body composition rather than just your body weight.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/step-away-from-the-scale-its-not-all-about-how-much-weight-you-lose/2017/02/06/44885ea2-e893-11e6-bf6f-301b6b443624_story.html?utm_term=.36c1919dbce5

Dr. Magal is Program Coordinator and Associate Professor of Exercise Science and Chair of Mathematics and Sciences Division.

Time To Earn Your Degree - Next Term Starts March 6

Earn your degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Criminal Justice or six other fields with NC Wesleyan. Evening, hybrid and online classes at ten locations across central and eastern North Carolina.

Do you love working with kids? You can earn your degree in Elementary Education or Special Education through evening, hybrid and online classes in Rocky Mount.

Our next term starts March 6. Contact us today! www.ncwc.edu/adult

Donate Your Loose Change - Pennies For A Purpose

Each year, the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) collects loose change to support a charitable organization. This year the Gift of Life Marrow Registry will be the recipient of the money collected https://www.giftoflife.org/.

Gift of Life is an organization that deals with blood cancer. It raises money, awareness and hosts bone marrow drives, where one can become registered as a bone marrow donor.

Change jars are located across campus in the library, switchboard, coaches offices' and the athletic training room. Pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, any loose change that you don't need is accepted. Contact Chuck Shoemaker with questions (252) 985-5345 or [email protected].

360 people a day

are diagnosed with

blood cancer.

YOU CAN HELP!

Donate your spare change!

One Penny Can Save a Life

Contact Chuck Shoemaker with any questions: [email protected]

Reserve Your Wesleyan Memorial Brick

Students,organizations, parents, alumni, and community supporters now have the opportunity to inscribe their names at North Carolina Wesleyan College. The Office of Alumni Relations is selling bricks to be placed at the new entrance located at the south end of the Pearsall Library addition, or at the Leon Russell Chapel entrance.

Your brick will be a permanent tribute on the NCWC campus. In years to come, your family members, students, alumni, faculty, and visitors will see your name and recognize your loyalty to the College. Your gift is a special way to support NCWC.

A brick is a wonderful opportunity to honor a mentor, memorialize a loved one, commemorate an occasion or event, or simply make public your support to NCWC. Click here for complete ordering information.

Save The Date! Homecoming 2017

September 29 - October 1, 2017

Wesleyan Homecoming 2017 will combine activities for alumni, students, families and friends into a full weekend of Wesleyan fun! Stay tuned for more details!

Alumni Spotlight

Haynes '16 Says ASPIRE Program Perfect Match

Gay Brinkley Haynes successfully completed her "30-some-odd-year" journey to receiving her bachelor's degree December, 2016 when she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the Raleigh-Durham location of NCWC.

As a professional whose typical work week is between 50 and 60 hours per week, Haynes needed to find a program that would fit her needs and North Carolina Wesleyan College's Adult Degree Program was the perfect match. Offering classes online and during the evenings Haynes was able to balance working full time while going back to school.

"Working towards my bachelor's degree has given me more confidence both personally and professionally and has allowed me to take on more responsibility at my job. I couldn't have been more pleased with the support I received from the staff and professors at North Carolina Wesleyan College. Without their expertise, insight, support and guidance I received I would not have been able to graduate this past December!" said Haynes.

Faculty/Staff Spotlight

Meadows Named Women's Lacrosse Assistant Coach

The NCWC Department of Athletics is pleased to announce the addition of Charlotte "Lottie" Meadows as assistant coach for the Battling Bishop women's lacrosse program. Meadows joins first-year head coach Bridget Walker in her efforts to build the reinstated program, which is slated to begin competition in the spring of 2018.

Meadows comes to NC Wesleyan after a successful collegiate career at USA South for Meredith College, where she was a member of the Avenging Angels' inaugural 2013 team. The talented midfielder was an integral part of Meredith's rise to the top of the USA South, serving as team captain for three seasons and leading the Angels to back-to-back USA South Tournament Championships and NCAA berths in 2014 and 2015.

She is a 2015 Meredith graduate with a B.S. degree in Exercise and Sports Science.

A native of Roanoke, VA, Meadows is proud to join Wesleyan in its quest to establish Bishop lacrosse as a league contender, stating, "I am delighted to become part of the Battling Bishop family. I am thankful for this opportunity to be on staff at North Carolina Wesleyan, and I look forward to working alongside Coach Walker in building a successful program."

Student Spotlight

Casey Young Selected As NASA Instructional Assistant

After a highly competitive search process, Casey Young, a NC Wesleyan Mathematics Major with a Secondary Education Minor, has been selected as a NASA Instructional Assistant for the MUREP Educator Institutes at Langley Research Center this May. Casey will work with members of the Institute's instructional team that will include the NASA Center's Educator Professional Development Collaborative (EPDC) specialist and an additional Education staff member assigned by the Center. This 4-person team will utilize the suggested Institute curriculum and resources and will determine the daily schedule, arrange Center immersion experiences and NASA partner activities, deliver the Institute content, and assist with the facilitation of local arrangements.

Casey

was selected last year as one of the Education students who attended a week long STEM training at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. That opportunity provided her the chance to compete for the position as an instructional assistant.

Casey is a graduate of Eastern Wayne High School in Goldsboro, NC. She plans to graduate from NC Wesleyan in 2019. When asked about being selected, Casey said: "I am excited for this opportunity and hope to learn a lot from it!"

February 2017