The Berry College Dance Company (BCDC) will perform their spring showcase on April 24, at 7:00 p.m. in Sister’s Theatre. Directed by Lecturer and Director of Dance, Sarah Pecina, the performance will feature various styles of dance, including ballet, contemporary, tap and jazz. There will be 18 dances performed, 16 of which have been choreographed by students who completed the DAN 307 choreography class. Continue reading BCDC leaps into spring showcase
The Moon Gallery is showcasing the Annual Student Honors Art Show, an exhibition highlighting students’ artwork created during the academic year. Organized by Art Program Coordinator Brad Adams, the show brings together pieces from a range of various styles and art classes, giving students the opportunity to submit their work for selection by an outside juror and have it displayed in a formal gallery setting. Continue reading Moon Gallery hosts annual student honors art show
Scott Shigeoka, author of “Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World,” will discuss the practice of curiosity and how it can shape people’s perspectives, relationships and everyday experiences today at 7:30 p.m. in McAllister 119. Continue reading Alumnus sparks curiosity, connection
Berry College Theatre Company (BCTC) is putting on a production of Jason Robert Brown’s “Songs for a New World” this week. Unlike traditional musicals, the show is a song cycle, meaning it is told entirely through music without dialogue, focusing on pivotal life decisions and human emotions. There are only four lead roles in the production, simply titled “Woman One,” “Woman Two” “Man One,” and “Man Two.” Continue reading BCTC presents non-traditional play
The Collegiate National Association for Music Educators (CNAfME) hosted “Folk Dance Friday,” an interactive event designed to introduce attendees to traditional dances of six different cultures outside the United States. Rather than watching performances, attendees learned and participated in each dance, emphasizing the connection between music, movement and culture. Continue reading Students attend “Folk Dance Friday”
Rome Little Theatre (RLT) is diving under the sea and bringing Bikini Bottom to life with their production of “The SpongeBob Musical.” Coming from the iconic children’s show, with a twist of their own, featuring a live band and a foley player, this is RLT’s biggest production with 48 cast members and over 80 crew members. Continue reading RLT brings Bikini Bottom to life
Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Anthropology Brian Campbell and Assistant Professor of Communication Margaret Ndwandwe hosted a film screening on Thursday for the documentary film “Her Name Was Hester.” Continue reading Restorative justice film screened
On Friday, Feb. 20, students gathered in the Hackberry Lab and hosted their monthly Hackathon. For four hours, participants transformed ideas into their own creations, from sewn garments and baked goods to coded programs and mechanical builds. Hackathon is open to any Berry student, regardless of experience level. Continue reading Students get creative at Hackathon
The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) student group welcomed students and faculty to a vibrant celebration of the Lunar New Year on Monday. From red envelopes and calligraphy to Jeopardy-styled trivia, the event highlighted both diversity and unity within Asian cultures. Continue reading AAPI hosts Lunar New Year celebration
Berry hosted a reading and Q&A for award-winning poet Diamond Forde on Tuesday. The event was part of the Georgia Poetry Circuit, a network of seven Georgia colleges that collaborate to annually bring three poets of national and international interest to each member’s campus. Some of the other schools on the circuit include Georgia Southern University, Valdosta State University and Savannah State University. Aside from giving readings, poets in the circuit usually meet with creative writing students to lead a workshop or answer additional questions. Continue reading Diamond Forde reads acclaimed poetry
