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Friday, December 16, 2022 | Volume 3, Issue 27

Limestone University Graduation

Moved Indoors To Fullerton Auditorium

John G. Rocovich, Jr. To Provide Commencement Address

Limestone University will welcome Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) founder John G. Rocovich, Jr., as its commencement speaker on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m., inside Fullerton Auditorium.

Limestone will confer degrees for 173 graduates from its various programs during the upcoming fall semester commencement. The ceremony was originally scheduled for Saints Field but was moved indoors after this week’s rainfall made Clary Field unavailable for the parking needed at an outdoor commencement.

Including the 218 degrees that were awarded in May of this year, Limestone will graduate a total of 319 students in 2022.

Limestone’s graduation will also be live streamed so family and friends unable to be in attendance can view the ceremony. Click the link below to view the live stream.

A native of Roanoke, VA, Rocovich graduated from Blacksburg High School (VA) in 1963 and attended Virginia Tech, graduating cum laude from the College of Business in 1966. He attended law school at the University of Richmond and earned his juris doctorate and passed the Virginia bar in 1967. Rocovich then entered New York University, where he graduated with his Master of Law in taxation in 1968.

Rocovich returned to Roanoke to establish the law firm Moss & Rocovich. He has been admitted to the bar in Virginia, District of Columbia, U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and the 4th and 8th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.

To recognize his contributions to Virginia Tech, Rocovich was presented with the Alumni Distinguished Service Award in 2000.

He now serves as VCOM’s Chairman of the Board.

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CHAMPIONS!

Esports Program Captures First Team Title

Limestone University now has another championship to add to its resume, this time from one of its newest programs.

The Limestone esports program, still relatively in its infancy, captured its first title recently as its Overwatch 2 team completed an underdog story by defeating Trent University in the Emergents Mideast Division Championship on Friday, December 9.

The tournament was sponsored by the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC), which began sponsoring esports events in 2020 and has quickly become a prominent organization.

Each tournament within the NECC splits teams into several skill-based divisions, much like the NCAA. Limestone’s esports squads currently compete in what is the equivalent of the NCAA’s Division II and Division III.

The Overwatch 2 victory marked the first time an esports team from Limestone has won a championship in any division since its inception 2020.

Limestone Athletics Takes Part In

Leadership Design Phase Workshop

Several members of the Limestone University Department of Athletics took part in a design phase workshop as part of the Athletics Leadership Academy led by Dr. Ralph Pim and Bill Martin. Pim is a former head coach for Limestone men's basketball program.

Pim is an inspirational teacher, dynamic team builder, and author of nine books. He is recognized as a global expert in character and leader development through sport. He has developed leaders of character and built teams of significance as a teacher, coach, athletic administrator, and physical education chairperson.

After serving as a Professor of Physical Education and Director of Competitive Sports for 12 years at the United States Military Academy at West Point, Pim is now sharing his experiences globally as a sport adviser and team consultant. He is currently working with Aktive Auckland Sport and Recreation, Sport New Zealand, and the University of Minnesota Women's Soccer Team.

Dr. Ralph Pim, a former head basketball coach at Limestone, talks with acrobatics & tumbling head coach Michaela Soper during a break in the recent Athletics Leadership Academy.

GETTING READY FOR THE BIKES!

Limestone University students as part of their PE 327 class are seen here repainting the bike racks from campus that will be used as part of a new bike share pilot program in collaboration with the City of Gaffney. The students doing the painting as part of their community service for the class included Haley White, Rashae Brown, Cason McClendon, and Caitlyn Gilmore. Several Limestone University students have been collaborating with officials from the City of Gaffney to roll-out and manage the new bike-share pilot program that will soon become a reality. The City of Gaffney agreed earlier this year to fund the project that was initially proposed by Limestone students.

SAVE THE DATE: WITS CONFERENCE 2023

Limestone University's Women In Technology & Science (WITS) Conference is scheduled for March 23-24 inside the Hines & Riggins Center. More information will be announced as the event gets closer.

"WELLNESS WEDNESDAY" WITH SHANE CLAIBORNE

The Fall 2022 "Wellness Wednesday" speaker series wrapped up on December 7 at the Hines & Riggins Center and featured the topic "Faith That Works" with Shane Claiborne. He is a prominent speaker, activist, and best-selling author who worked with Mother Teresa in Calcutta and founded "The Simple Way" in Philadelphia. The "Wellness Wednesday" speaker series is sponsored by the Limestone University Chaplain's Office. Other topics during the fall semester included "Struggles & Successes Of Women Of Color," "Why Does Education Matter?" and "The Humanity OF Homelessness."

PUPPY LOVE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Limestone's mascot "Bernie" met our real-life Saint Bernard on campus recently for a Christmas photo shoot as part of our 2022 Virtual Christmas Card. You can see more photos of the two pals together by clicking HERE.

STUDENT RESEARCH & PRESENTATIONS SYMPOSIUM

Limestone University recently hosted its Fall 2022 Student Research & Presentations Symposium at the Hines & Riggins Center. A Health Sciences poster competition was also held as part of the symposium. To view more photos, click HERE.

SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS

The Limestone University Department of Music performed a concert inside Fullerton Auditorium on Saturday, Dec. 10, as part of the "Christmas On Campus" activities. To view more photos, click HERE.

"CHRISTMAS ON CAMPUS"

Limestone University's "Christmas On Campus" event on Saturday, Dec. 10, included skating, music, inflatables, refreshments, and more. To view more photos, click HERE.

"PAVE THE WAY" BRICKS STILL AVAILABLE:

MAKE GREAT GIFTS FOR GRADUATION & CHRISTMAS

Limestone has changed lives, influenced our community, and impacted our nation. Our “Pave The Way” brick paver initiative provides an opportunity to leave a lasting impression on the place that has left its mark on so many. Personalized bricks are available for purchase throughout the year (and installed twice a year). Each brick is $118.45, with up three lines of text and up to 16 characters per line. "Pave The Way" bricks make great graduation and Christmas gifts! ORDER YOUR BRICK HERE.

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