Lee University News

2012 Honor Choir Concert

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Approximately 250 choral students from 20 high schools will perform at Lee University’s annual Honor Choir concert on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 3 p.m. in the Conn Center.

Alumna Michels Promoted to Life Care PR Director

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Lee University alumna Leigh Michels was recently promoted to director of Life Care Centers of America’s public relations department.

School of Music to Present Guitar and Violin Recitals

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Lee University School of Music will host two recitals next week.

String Theory to Present Kapilow, Hristova and Chien

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

On Thursday, Feb. 9, Rob Kapilow will headline the next installment of String Theory with his innovative classical music program What Makes It Great®?

Manuel Barrueco to Perform at Lee

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Lee University will host internationally renowned guitarist Manuel Barrueco on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dixon Center as a guest for Lee’s Presidential Concert Series.

Wangaard Named Director at Hibbett Sports

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Lee University alumna and Cleveland native Sarah Sharp Wangaard (class of ‘07) was recently promoted to director of digital marketing for Hibbett Sporting Goods Inc.

Wind Ensemble to Perform

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The Lee University Wind Ensemble will be performing a concert on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conn Center.

Lee Partners with IRS to Provide Free Tax Prep

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The Lee University Department of Business is partnering with the Internal Revenue Service's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program to offer free tax preparation every Friday and Saturday in the Walker Memorial Building beginning Jan. 27, 2012.

Higher Education Grant to Benefit Community

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Dr. Lori West and colleagues of Lee University were recently awarded an Improving Teacher Quality Grant through the Tennessee Higher Education Commission for a new community project, Mathematics in Biotechnology.

Illusionist Harris III to Perform Sunday in U-Church

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

On January 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lee University Conn Center, illusionist Harris III will open the Spring U-Church season.

Hammon Chosen for NATS and NOA Master-Class

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Lee University senior Caitlin Hammon, a vocal performance major from Chattanooga, was recently chosen to perform a master-class on Jan. 7 in Memphis, jointly sponsored by the National Association of Teachers of Singing and the National Opera Association.

PCS Presents Schliessmann This Thursday

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Opening the spring portion of the Presidential Concert Series, Lee University will host internationally renowned organist Burkard Schliessmann on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the new Lee Chapel.

Hunter to Serve as Great Strides’ Honorary Chair

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Cleveland business leader Beecher Hunter will serve as honorary chairman of the 2012 “Great Strides: Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis,” according to campaign officials at Lee University.

Theatre to Debut New Spring Plays

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The spring theatre season at Lee University will soon be underway, featuring new “must see” plays and performances.

Musician Sanchez to Perform in Chapel Tomorrow

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Lee University welcomes Grammy-nominated, Dove award winning worship leader and Christian recording artist Ricardo Sanchez to the Conn Center stage tomorrow at 10:40 a.m. during the regularly scheduled chapel service.

Students Depart for Semester in Cambridge

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

On Monday, Jan. 16, a select group of students departed Lee University to spend a semester abroad in Cambridge, England for the annual “Semester in Europe: Cambridge.”

Lee Celebrates King in the Classroom

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

On Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 16-17, Lee University will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in classrooms across the campus.

2012 Writer's Festival This Week

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Lee University’s annual Writers Festival returns January 17, with special guests representing a range of creative writing genres, playwriting, non-fiction, and poetry, as well as guest theatre artists.

Coming This Spring to U-Church

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The spring 2012 U-Church series will kick off Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conn Center.

String Theory to Present January Concert

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

String Theory begins its spring lineup Thursday evening by blending the talents of legendary violinist Jamie Laredo with cellist Sharon Robinson and pianist Gloria Chien along with Patrick Castillo as a guest speaker.

School of Music to Feature Vocalist Brendel

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Lee University’s School of Music will hold a recital by Associate Professor of Voice Dr. Ron Brendel, tenor, in the Squires Recital Hall on Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m.

Evangelistic Singers to Honor MLK Day with Concert

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Lee University choir, Evangelistic Singers, will host a concert on Monday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Conn Center in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Children’s Choir Auditions Coming Soon

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Students who love to sing will not want to miss the opportunity to join the Lee University Children's Chorale.

Encore Program Offers New Courses for Spring

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Lee University’s Encore Program, which offers people age 60 and over the opportunity to take university courses, has a new line up of specially-designed mini-courses for the spring.

String Theory at the Hunter Spring Preview

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

String Theory will begin the spring portion of its 2011-2012 Season on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hunter Museum of American Art.