
Cecilia’s Community Closet
Berry College student Cecilia Kolbash started a nonprofit organization called Cecilia’s Community Closet dedicated to providing free clothing to children. Continue reading Cecilia’s Community Closet
Berry College student Cecilia Kolbash started a nonprofit organization called Cecilia’s Community Closet dedicated to providing free clothing to children. Continue reading Cecilia’s Community Closet
On Tuesday, the Sociology of Disability (SOC 375) class along with a planning committee of representatives from selected community sponsors assisted the Department of Justice in convening a Prison Re-entry Simulation. This simulation, which took place at the at the Rome-Floyd Public Library, was meant to show the difficulty of reentering society after being imprisoned for a significant period of time. Continue reading Prison reentry simulation allows participants to understand others’ struggles
The Berry College Dance Company will hold a recital titled “Spring Into Dance” at the Sisters Theater on April 21- 23. The dance company hosts a recital every year at the end of every semester. Continue reading Dance company holds Spring recital
The Peer Educators and BRAVE project partnered together to host the Sexual Assault Art and Letter Showcase event held on Wednesday. The event allowed Berry students and faculty to observe art, poems and letters created by fellow students discussing their personal experiences and thoughts surrounding sexual assault. Continue reading Sexual Assault Art and Letter Showcase allows students to share experiences
Over the past two years, residents of the Spires have been working to hold events for Berry students. The residents have formed a committee to work together and help organize these events. In the past, the committee has hosted Fuel for Finals, where they give out snacks to students in Krannert during finals week. They have also hosted Fur for Finals, where residents brought their dogs in front of Krannert for students to interact and de-stress with. Continue reading Spires residents host events for students
On Saturday April 15, the Eco Club is hosting their annual Eco Fair located in the Krannert Ballroom. The fair will include a variety of activities including local venders selling fresh produce, environmental activists sharing ideas and various games with prizes to win. Continue reading The Eco Fair raises awareness of environmentalist actions in Rome
The Musical Theater Showcase was an opportunity for musical theater students to perform and show off their talents. The Department of Visual and Performing Arts hosted the event at the Bell Recital Hall on March 30. Continue reading Musical Theater Department hosts showcase
After dozens of antisemitic fliers were passed onto peoples’ front lawns in west Rome last fall, Berry College decided to host a triple event series titled “Hate Has No Place” educating people on the reality of discrimination and racial hate against the Jewish community. Continue reading ‘Hate Has No Place’ event series addresses discriminatory actions
On March 23 and March 24, renowned artist Makoto Fujimura visited Berry College and hosted two lectures. Continue reading Artist Makoto Fujimura speaks at Berry
Over spring break, 13 students between two different campus organizations traveled overseas for mission trips. The Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) group brought nine students to Berlin, Germany, while Campus Outreach took four students to Costa Rica. Although both organizations went to different parts of the globe, students from both groups report that their experiences were lifechanging. Continue reading Students serve abroad on Spring break mission trips