Posted on Friday, September 20, 2019
A perfect 10.
That’s the goal as LaGrange College prepares to kick off the 10th season of its popular 3D Journeys lecture and optional travel series with a preview Monday.
This series’ journeys – both armchair and actual – will focus on Switzerland and Northern Italy, a blockbuster destination chosen for its strong wow factor as one of the most scenic, historic and culturally intriguing regions of Europe.
“We are excited to introduce ‘Alps to Lagoon’ with preview lectures this Monday,” said Ann Beason, who co-chairs the 3D Journeys series with Nancy Durand. First Lady Celeste Myall also serves on the planning committee. “The session, at 10 a.m. in the Dickson Assembly Room of Turner Hall, will introduce the speakers and offer a taste of the lectures to be presented on the fourth Wednesdays, January through April 2020.”
Details and rates for a spring 2020 trip, hosted by President Dan McAlexander and Myall, will be presented at Monday’s event, and Steve Hart of Hart Travel Partners will preview the excursion which begins in Zurich and ends in Venice, with appealing locations, including Lake Como, in between.
Hosts emphasize that travel is not required to attend the free lectures. In fact, most of the participants who have filled the lecture hall for the past nine years do not make the trips.
“They come because the lectures are always entertaining and thought-provoking,” said Durand. “The Ds in 3D stand for discuss, discover and develop. Our audience members are a very diverse group of lifelong learners, and anyone with an interest in learning is welcome to attend.”
One of the founding principles of 3D, McAlexander explained, was to bring the community to campus and showcase the LC faculty, who were recently named to the Top 5 in undergraduate teaching among Southern Regional Colleges in the annual U.S. News and World Report survey.
“This goal to spotlight the exceptional expertise of our faculty has been achieved to a remarkable degree with lectures from all areas of specialty – from history to music, art to exercise, education to cuisine,” McAlexander said. “Additionally, in recent years, guest lecturers have added to and enriched the program.”
One of the best attended lectures since the series began came last January when 3D kicked off a study of Morocco with Duncan Sandys, a great-grandson of Winston Churchill, who spoke on the British leader’s fondness for and frequent travel to Morocco.
The 2020 dates and speakers include:
Jan. 27, Dr. Mary Ann Wilson, “La Dolce Vita and the Food of Northern Italy.” Dr. Wilson is a retired English professor and a former resident of Northern Italy.
Feb. 24, Celeste Myall, “The First Golden Age of Violins and Virtuosi.” Myall is a violinist, conductor and 3D committee leader.
March 23, Chase Hudson, “A Wine Tour of Italy.” Hudson is owner of C’Sons, Mare Sol and Beacon Brewing Co.
April 27, Dr. John Tures, “Rating the Italian Political Scene.” Dr. Tures is a Professor of Political Science.
A Dutch-treat lunch featuring Italian food and other choices will be available at Pitts Dining Hall following all of the sessions.
Guests should park at Sunny Gables Alumni House, 910 Broad Street, for shuttle transport to the door.
For additional information, call 706-880-8244 or email 3DJourneys@kongtiao11.com.
One month from today – it’s Homecoming’s Flashback Friday Party at the Overlook Plaza at Wild Leap Brewery! Live music will fill the evening, while food truck vendors with their own menus will complement Wild Leap Brewery’s offerings. Fun starts at 6:30 p.m. Visit l0jb.kongtiao11.com/homecoming to learn about all the other exciting things scheduled for that weekend.
The deadline for May Away courses “Education, Sport and Society of Ancient Greece” and “Exploring American and Latin American Culture Through Baseball” has been extended to Oct. 15 because students are unable to access applications online. The final deadline to complete an application and pay the $500 deposit is now Oct. 15. To receive an application via email or for more information, contact Michele Raphoon at 706-880-8429, mraphoon@kongtiao11.com or global@kongtiao11.com.
The first Practice GRE Test will be Sept. 30 from 1-4:30 p.m. in the multimedia classroom in Lewis Library. To register, e-mail jrkrzysiak@kongtiao11.com. Other test dates are Oct. 8, Oct. 23 and Nov 7.
Soul Food will return at noon Tuesday in the Spiritual Life Center. This Soul Food will be sponsored by First United Methodist Church and will feature the church’s famous poppy seed chicken.
You can provide students the same resources you were given by making a gift to the LaGrange College Fund. Scholarships are among the important annual needs supported by donations, and your support also gives the college more opportunities for large grants that help even more students. If at least 1,140 alumni join us in supporting students by June 30, 2020, it will show how passionate our alumni are about higher education and ensure students have the tools for a top-quality education. Go to l0jb.kongtiao11.com/give or call the Development office at 706-880-8039 to make your gift.
Tuesday
Thursday
Volleyball
The Panthers (2-9) defeated Mississippi University for Women 3-0 at the Sewanee Invitational last weekend. Freshman Kirsten Boyd was named to the All-Tournament team after having 67 assists and 26 digs in the three matches. LC will host its own LaGrange Invitational today (Friday) and Saturday. The Panthers play at noon, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. today (Friday) in Mariotti Gym. On Saturday, the Panthers play at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Mariotti Gym.
Women’s soccer
The Panthers (5-3) won their fourth-straight game, defeating visiting Talladega 4-0 on Wednesday night. Sophomore Sydney Daily had two goals and an assist to lead LC. Sophomores Gracie Amonett and Zoe Watts each had a goal. The Panthers host Mary Baldwin at noon Saturday.
Men’s soccer
The Panthers (2-4, 1-1 USA South) split a pair of USA South games last weekend. LC defeated Methodist 2-1 in double overtime and lost 6-0 to N.C. Wesleyan. Sophomore Evan Sampers scored both goals against Methodist, with the winning goal coming three minutes into the second overtime. The Panthers host Averett on Saturday and William Peace on Sunday in USA South games. Both games start at 2 p.m.
Football
The Panthers (1-1) lost 34-9 at No. 16 Berry last Saturday. Freshman De’Queze Fryer had three catches for 61 yards, while senior Brendon Scott scored LC’s touchdown. The Panthers are off this week and travel to the Apprentice School (Virginia) next Saturday.
Cross country
The LaGrange cross country teams travel to Rocky Mount, North Carolina, for the N.C. Wesleyan Invitational on Saturday.
Golf
The LaGrange golf team opens its fall schedule Sunday and Monday at the Rhodes College Collegiate Golf Classic at the Tunica (Mississippi) National Golf Resort.
Today – Sept. 20
Volleyball vs. North Greenville, noon, Mariotti Gym
Volleyball vs. Wallace State, 4 p.m., Mariotti Gym
Volleyball vs. Southern Wesleyan, 6 p.m., Mariotti Gym
Saturday – Sept. 21
Volleyball vs. Lawson State, 9 a.m., Mariotti Gym
Volleyball vs. Albany State, 1 p.m., Mariotti Gym
Women’s Soccer vs. Mary Baldwin, noon, Panther Field
Men’s Soccer vs. Averett, 2 p.m., Panther Field
Cross Country at N.C. Wesleyan Invitational, Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Sunday – Sept. 22
Men’s Soccer vs. William Peace, 2 p.m., Panther Field
Golf at Rhodes College Collegiate Golf Classic, Tunica, Mississippi
Monday – Sept. 23
Golf at Rhodes College Collegiate Golf Classic, Tunica, Mississippi
Tuesday – Sept. 214
Women’s Soccer vs Mississippi University for Women, 4 p.m., Panther Field
Panthers enjoy first victory – LaGrange Daily News, Sept. 10, 2019
Soaring start for Panthers – LaGrange Daily News, Sept. 10, 2019
Panthers set for tough challenge – LaGrange Daily News, Sept. 14-15, 2019
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