A Lifetime of Memories at BC: Emmert Bittinger ’45 and Esther Landis Bittinger ’48
Emmert Bittinger ’45 met his future wife, Esther Landis ’48, when they were students at Bridgewater College in the 1940s. When they attended BC, the student population was fewer than 300 students, and coed groups of students were required to have a chaperone to leave campus. The couple met on a hike around campus, and […]
BC’s Jazz Bands to Perform on March 23
Bridgewater College’s Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Associate Professor of Music Dr. Christine Carrillo, will perform at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, in Cole Hall on the College’s campus. The concert is free and open to the public. The event will open with a captivating performance by the Jazz Band, treating […]
Former U.S. Ambassador to Speak on “Hunger and Humanitarianism”
Ertharin Cousin, the Frank E. and Arthur W. Payne Distinguished Lecturer at Stanford University’s Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, will present an Endowed Lecture at Bridgewater College on Wednesday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Cole Hall. She will speak on her humanitarian work and the challenges of hunger—both acute and chronic—around the world. […]
Preparing Student-Athletes for Success: Coach Logan Papen
As the new Director of Strength and Conditioning at Bridgewater College, Coach Logan Papen is bringing new ideas to strengthen the College’s athletes both on and off the playing fields. Student-athletes participate in strength and conditioning via an individualized training program designed to enhance their physical performance, prevent injuries and support overall athletic development. It […]
Bridgewater College Recognizes Outstanding Alumni
Bridgewater College honored three alumni at the College Awards ceremony on Saturday, April 20, for their professional achievements and humanitarian service. The 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award was presented to D. Kirk Ways of Winchester, Va., class of 1973; the 2024 Young Alumna Award was presented to Micaela Weaver of Chambersburg, Pa., class of 2009; and […]
Bridgewater College Seniors to Display Works in Group Exhibition April 22-May 3
More than a dozen Bridgewater College art and digital media art majors will showcase their works in a senior art thesis exhibition on display in Bridgewater College’s Beverly Perdue Art Gallery and various locations on campus from Monday, April 22, through Friday, May 3. The exhibition of artwork is created by graduating senior art majors […]
BC Announces 2024 Baccalaureate and Commencement Speakers
Dr. Oskar Scheikl, former Superintendent of Rockingham County Public Schools, and The Reverend Wilfred E. Nolen ’63, Bridgewater College trustee, will serve as the College’s Commencement and Baccalaureate speakers for 2024, respectively. Approximately 285 undergraduate students and 35 master’s students are expected to receive degrees at the Commencement exercises, which will take place on Saturday, […]
Nolen Encourages Graduating Seniors to Find Unity Amid Differences
Speaking at Bridgewater College’s baccalaureate service on Friday, May 3, the Rev. Wil Nolen urged graduating seniors to seek connections through empathy and acts of kindness in his address, “Washing Feet: A Symbol,” which referenced Jesus’s act of washing feet as a symbol of such acts of kindness. Feet washing is a practice still observed […]
BC Commencement About Students, Memories
By Ashlyn Campbell, Daily News-Record “College often marks some of the greatest days of students’ lives, said Bridgewater College student and recipient of the 2024 Bridgewater College Founder’s Day Award Aidan Keller, referring to his favorite Zach Bryan song.” […]
Bridgewater College Celebrates Class of 2024 During Commencement Ceremony on May 4
BRIDGEWATER, Va. — Bridgewater College recognized 282 undergraduate and 35 master’s students receiving degrees on Saturday, May 4, during the College’s 144th Commencement ceremony. The degrees were conferred by Dr. David W. Bushman, president of Bridgewater College. After Grand Marshal Dr. Amanda Campbell, professor of health and human sciences, called the ceremony to order, seniors […]
