Category: Arts and Culture

Pandemic causes changes to annual holiday events
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to drastic changes in virtually all aspects of everyday life.

Berry hosts discussion on racial justice and antiracism: Features guest lecturer Brandon Michael Mace, a New York City artist
Last Friday, Scott Willis, director of Berry’s Opera and Musical Theatre Workshop, sponsored a guest lecture featuring Brandon Michael Mace, a New York City-based artist and activist who recently founded, Broadway for Racial Justice, an organization that promotes antiracism and racial justice within the artistic fields.

College students face burnout at end of semester
COVID-19 has disrupted the day-to-day lives of most Americans.

Construction of new businesses continues at East Bend
Developers are continuing construction at the East Bend shopping center near downtown Rome.

Music department virtually hosts first concert of the year: Associate music professor, Kris Carlisle, and guest pianist kickoff Faculty Artist Series on Zoom
On Oct. 15, Kris Carlisle, associate professor of music, performed in a piano concert with visiting artist Rachel Chung as part of the Music Department’s ongoing Faculty Artist Series.

SOLE hikes to crash site and plans future events
The Society of Outdoor Life and Exploration, SOLE, is an organization devoted to planning outdoor events like hiking, caving, biking and rock climbing.

Students deal with homesickness during their college careers
Homesickness is a common phenomenon for college students, especially among first year students.

Berry theatre students collaborate to film new play
Last week, the Berry College Theatre Company (BCTC) streamed its production of Tartuffe online to the Berry community.

Dance Company reworks concert due to pandemic
This November, the Berry College Dance Company will stream a dance concert for three days for the Berry community.

Berry expands virtual counseling options
Last week, Berry launched student access to expanded virtual counseling in partnership with the Virtual Care Group.