Berry College
Posted under Berry College on August 18th, 2008 by RomeNewswire
Berry College President Stephen R. Briggs ushered in a new academic year Monday with news that fundraising for the Steven J. Cage Athletic and Recreation Center has surpassed $23 million in gifts and pledges. Dr. Briggs made the announcement at the annual faculty/staff convocation held in the Berry College Chapel. He credited the generosity of […]
Posted under Berry College, Wildlife on July 21st, 2008 by RomeNewswire
Dogs caught up to a fawn deer in the Everett Springs area late Friday, but it was not your run of the mill fawn. This deer had two pelvic regions and two sets of hind legs. Six legs in all.
Dr. George Gallagher at Berry College says the deer underwent surgery Saturday to repair […]
Posted under Education, Berry College on July 1st, 2008 by RomeNewswire
Groundbreaking ceremonies were held Monday for two new residence halls at Berry College. Project costs for the new residence halls, located on the main campus near the entrance to the Viking Trail, are expected to total $29 million. Occupancy is expected in August of 2009.
(Pictured) from left, are Laura Sutton, SGA president; Dr. […]
Posted under Education, Berry College on June 3rd, 2008 by RomeNewswire
Oak Hill and The Martha Berry Museum kicks off its summer lecture series, “Historic Gardens of the South,” with a 7 p.m. presentation Tuesday, June 10.
The speaker will be James R. Cothran, author of the recently published book Gardens and Historic Plants of the Antebellum South. Admission is free and open to the public. […]
Posted under Sheriffs Department, Berry College on April 23rd, 2008 by RomeNewswire
Fifteen Berry College students have taken their education inside the walls of the Floyd County Jail through a unique upper-level sociology course being offered as part of the Inside Out Prison Exchange Program. Berry is the first college or university in Georgia to take part in this national program.
Dr. Sarah Allred, assistant professor of sociology […]
Posted under Berry College on April 21st, 2008 by RomeNewswire
With the addition of the multi million dollar Cage Center, Berry College has its sights set on another expansion.
Officials from Berry College met with Development Authority members Monday morning with a request for up to 55 million dollars in bonds to expand the number of dorms at the college.
According to Berry Officials, the dorms will […]
Posted under Berry College on November 28th, 2007 by RomeNewswire
Recreational use of the Berry College Wildlife Management Area and Refuge will be restricted during a managed firearms deer hunt scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 28, through Saturday, Dec. 1. During this period, only permitted hunters will be allowed in the Wildlife Management Area; all other activity is prohibited. This includes jogging, bicycling, horseback riding and […]
Posted under Berry College on November 26th, 2007 by RomeNewswire
Oak Hill and The Martha Berry Museum will host its annual “Candles and Carols” Christmas celebration Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7-8. The event runs from 6-9 p.m. each day and traditionally draws guests from throughout the region with its mixture of entertainment for the entire family. Admission is $2. For more information call 706-368-6789 or […]