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Winners Announced for ABU’s Biennial Honors

February 19, 2016, 12:29 pm
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Philippi, W.Va. The School of Music of Alderson Broaddus University presented its biennial Honors Recital on Sunday, February 21, 2016 in Wilcox Chapel on the ABU campus.

Five winners were selected by audition in this year’s competition.  The two vocalists selected for the honor are senior music education major Francesca Molinaro, soprano, of Connellsville, PA, and Ashlan Thompson, a senior music education major (voice and piano) from Cumberland, MD.  Ms. Molinaro will sing J’taime by Isabelle Aboulker; Ms. Thompson will sing an aria from Massenet’s Werther.

Three instrumentalists were selected.  Bass trombonist Clayton Heath, a senior majoring in music performance and musical arts of Rawlings, MD, will perform Ernst Sache’s Concertino in F Major.

Senior music performance major Zackary Neville from Clay, WV, performed the first movement of a work written for clarinet by AB’s Professor of Music Judson F. Bracey entitled Sonatina Contrafacta.  Dr. Bracey will retire at the end of this academic year after 40 years of service to the institution.

Charles Kilmer, a senior who comes to AB from Romney, WV and majors in music performance, saxophone, performed Darius Milhaud’s Scaramouche.  The five winners also performed in collaboration with pianists Dr. Hooi Yin Boey and Dr. Lillian Long, associate professors of music in the School of Music.

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School of Music Honors Recital Winners – Standing:  Clayton Heath, Francesca Molinaro, Charles Kilmer, Zackary Neville.  Seated:  Ashlan Thompson

The School of Music hires a panel of three judges for these competitions—professionals not associated with AB—in order to provide students objective performance feedback and to insure an experience that most closely resembles the audition procedures they will encounter in their future professions.  This year the adjudicators selected the five winners from those who auditioned.

Those adjudicators were Dr. David Bess, Associate Professor of Music and former Chair, Division of Music, West Virginia University; Mr. James Kenon Mitchell, Assistant Conductor for the CoOPERAtive Program and former Adjunct Professor of Musical Theater at the University of West Florida as well as Director for Tri-Cities Opera and Opera Forza; and Mr. Carl Hess, DMA Candidate in conducting at James Madison University and former Assistant Professor at Duquesne University and Interim Director of Instrumental Studies, Bridgewater College.

Located in Philippi, WV, Alderson Broaddus University is a health-related and professional educational institution.  The School of Music offers a rigorous curriculum with significant opportunities for performance in numerous instrumental and vocal ensembles.  To find out more about Alderson Broaddus University, call the Office of Admissions at (800) 263-1549.

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ABU Launches Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science

February 24, 2016, 10:26 am
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PHILIPPI, W.Va. – Alderson Broaddus University is pleased to announce the addition of a bachelor’s degree in exercise science. The announcement was made on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 during a press conference held on ABU’s campus.
 
The new exercise science major reaffirms the importance of the institution’s history and heritage in the health sciences while developing new academic programs to match 21st century market-driven demands. This program serves as excellent preparation for further study in various health care fields.  
 
“We are pioneering the way and being proactive to the changes that are forthcoming in the athletic training field,” said Dr. Michael Boehke; chair of the school of athletic training, program director and associate professor of athletic training at ABU. “The exercise science major will be housed in the College of Health Sciences. Students who complete the degree will earn a Bachelor of Science in exercise science with a concentration in at least one of four health care specializations: athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and orthotics and prosthetics.”
  
The exercise science major provides an option for undergraduate students seeking future employment in a health care profession. The program at Alderson Broaddus University was specifically designed to focus students’ attention on professions associated with rehabilitation.
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“A bachelor’s degree in exercise science will teach students how to create exercise programs that are safe and effective for a variety of individuals,” said Boehke. “Students will learn to promote wellness within individuals of different fitness levels and abilities. The curriculum will focus on rehabilitation, injury prevention and sports performance, and will include an internship.”  
 
Courses will include: anatomy and physiology, orthopedic evaluation, rehabilitation, kinesiology and biomechanics, nutrition, and psychology.  
 
Graduates will be qualified to pursue a graduate education in many other health care fields, including athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and orthotics and prosthetics.  They will also be prepared to take the exams required to become fitness instructors, strength and conditioning specialists, and cancer exercise trainers.
  
“The major is designed to allow students to participate in extracurricular activities and possibly travel abroad while earning their degree,” said Boehke. “It is our hope that this program will become a premiere major in preparing future health care professionals.”  
To view the press conference in its entirety, please click here.
 
Alderson Broaddus University is continuing to work on adding more academic initiatives, which will be announced in the near future.
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ABU President Barry Meets with Philippi Community

March 1, 2016, 1:53 pm
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PHILIPPI, W.Va. – Alderson Broaddus University hosted a Meet and Greet Luncheon with Interim President, Dr. Tim Barry, on Monday afternoon, February 29, at the Taj Moe Hall in Philippi. The university invited community members to join them for lunch in order to meet Dr. Barry and to hear what he has to say about the state of the university’s present and future. 
 
Several community officials, leaders, business owners, and residents filled the banquet hall as Dr. Barry introduced himself those in attendance, including Karen Weaver, Philippi City Manager; Reggie Trefethen and Cheryl Wolfe, Barbour County Development Authority; Eric Ruf, Belington Medical Clinic and Board of Education member; Ed Larry, Philippi City Councilman; John Cutright, Barbour County Assessor; Leckta Poling, Barbour County Prosecuting Attorney; Millard and Valerie Minor, Philippi Lions Club; Jeff Powelson, Broaddus Hospital; Ben Propst, County Coordinator; and many others. 
 
Dr. Barry’s presentation highlighted the periods transition and transformation the university has continually faced throughout its rich history—the merging of the Alderson Academy and Broaddus College in 1932, the official restructuring from college to university in 2013, and Barry’s appointment as interim president in December 2015. Barry’s appointment at AB is expected to continue past his December 2016 contract.
 
“We are an institution that has been in transition its entire existence,” says Dr. Barry. “It’s a journey of transition and, in my opinion, without that we wouldn’t be who we are.”
 
In addition to discussing the current transitional period, Barry expressed his desire to rebuild and strengthen to university’s ties with the Philippi community and Barbour County. 
 
“I’ve found a lot of tremendous opportunities. We’re an economic engine for the City of Philippi… Barbour County… West Virginia,” Barry says, “but we live in a city that is also an engine to us. Together, we can build that economic engine. That’s so important. Where are we together? How can we put the facts on the table and say, this is what we could do together?”
 
The answers to these questions and many more about the future of Alderson Broaddus and Philippi remain to be heard. Look to future issues of The Barbour Democrat as we chronicle this period of transition and transformation through Dr. Barry’s presidency at Alderson Broaddus.
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ABU PROFESSOR, LOCAL AUTHOR HOLDS BOOK SIGNING MARCH 19TH

March 8, 2016, 8:59 am
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Dr. Bobic to sign copies of With the People’s Consent at Meadowbrook Mall 
 
PHILIPPI, W.Va. – Alderson Broaddus University’s Dr. Michael Bobic, assistant professor of political science and local author, will be conducting a book signing for his new book “With the People’s Consent” on Saturday, March 19 at Meadowbrook Mall. The event will take place at Books-A-Million from 3 to 5 p.m. where copies of the book will be available.
 
“With the People’s Consent” explores Howard Baker’s ability to lead the United States Senate at a time when it was divided by partisanship and ideology. This book features a quantitative analysis of Senate leadership through roll call analysis, an evaluation of the advantages and difficulties in roll call data, an a discussion of data used to evaluate Baker’s leadership in the 95th to 98th Congress. With the People’s Consent addresses how the current instability of the Senate could be improved by looking toward Baker’s own success during a tumultuous time.
 
“I am truly humbled to have not only completed this manuscript, but am indebted to all those who helped me along the way,” said Bobic. “This book is especially dedicated to Senator Howard Baker, a model of leadership for us all. I’m excited to bring his story, one that supports him as a highly effective leader during extraordinarily difficult times, to life.”
 
This event is free and open to the public.
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ALDERSON BROADDUS HOSTS 6th ANNUAL JOB AND INTERNSHIP FAIR

March 9, 2016, 5:51 am
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Students and job-seeking community members invited to speak with local businesses
 
PHILIPPI, W.Va. –The Office of Career Services at Alderson Broaddus University is hosting its 6th Annual ABU Job and Internship Fair on Wednesday, March 16 from 10 am to 1 pm in the Hamer Campus Center. 
 
The Annual ABU Job and Internship Fair is an outstanding opportunity for businesses to meet with highly qualified candidates that will be able to make significant contributions to their organization as interns or full time employees. 
 
“This year we have also decided to invite members in the community who are looking for jobs to attend along with our students,” said Teresa VanAlsburg, director of career services. “We at ABU look forward to this event every year and are excited to provide businesses with a venue to visit with and collect resumes from students, soon-to-be graduates, and former students, and those in the community who are currently job searching.”
 
VanAlsburg says there are over 20 businesses participating to date, and a complete list can be found at www.ab.edu/jobfair2016 .  Be sure to check the list as it is updated frequently to include participants as they RSVP.  
 
“We realize organizations may not be hiring immediately, but are glad to see that they consider this as an opportunity to get acquainted with the skills that our graduates possess, and to network with our younger students to lay the groundwork for their future employment needs,” said VanAlsburg.
 
For more information, please contact Teresa VanAlsburg at (304)457-6380 or via e-mail at vanalsburgtd@ab.edu.
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ABU PROFESSOR EMERITA HONORED BY TWO FORENSIC ORGANIZATIONS

March 15, 2016, 8:38 am
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Dr. Barbara F. Sims Honored for Dedication to Forensics
 
PHILIPPI, W.Va. – Dr. Barbara F. Sims, professor emerita of communication and retired speech and debate coach at Alderson Broaddus University, was recently honored by the West Virginia Intercollegiate Forensics Association (WVIFA) and the Collegiate Forensic Association (CFA) for her years of dedication to Forensics.
 
On Saturday, Feb. 27, Dr. Sims was honored at the award ceremony of the WVIFA State Tournament as the pentathlon award was renamed the Barbara F. Sims Pentathlon Award. Students must compete in at least five categories during a given tournament to be eligible for the award. Surrounded by her former students and current forensics competitors from around the state, Dr. Sims received the award for her years of service to West Virginia forensics. She was honored with a reception, presented with a video and picture booklet with comments from former team members, and flowers.
 
“When I met Barbara, I lacked the self-esteem and confidence to achieve the things in life I wanted,” stated Dr. Tiffany Curtis Elliot ’00. “She convinced me of the potential I had and turned me into a debater and public speaker. She has played a huge part in my life long beyond graduation as a mentor and now close friend. A lot of what I have accomplished today I owe to her.”
 
The CFA recently awarded Dr. Sims by renaming the Year-Long Lincoln-Douglas (L-D) Debate Award after her during the organization’s Tournament at the Beach on Saturday, March 5 in Ocean City, MD. This award, given to a CFA competitor that exemplifies outstanding merit in L-D policy debate during the year, is a perfect representation of her passion.
 
“We decided to rename this particular award after Barbara Sims because Lincoln-Douglas Debate has always been what she is passionate about,” stated Dr. Ted Sheckles, president of CFA, during his opening remarks on Saturday’s award ceremony. “L-D Debate was something she always wanted to see thrive, and we have eighteen competitors at this competition this weekend. That says a lot.”
 
“Dr. Sims was an influential and integral part of my life,” stated Erica Byrd ’03. “She accepted everyone the way they were, and she pushed us to succeed in all facets of our beings.  She has been a driving force behind all I professionally do.”
 
Dr. Sims began teaching communication at Alderson Broaddus in 1969. Throughout her 44-year tenure, which culminated in 2013 with her retirement, she touched the lives of hundreds of students that went through her classroom and competed on her forensics team. In 2013, Alderson Broaddus University bestowed upon her the Honorary Doctorate of Humanities, and she was named Professor Emeritus of Communication in 2015.
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CFA Presentation of Award: Dr. Sims presents Taylor Evelyn of Randolph-Macon College with the Barbara F. Sims Year-Long Lincoln-Douglas Debate award during the CFA’s Tournament at the Beach in Ocean City, MD for his outstanding showing in policy debate throughout the 2015-2016 academic year.

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WVIFA Awards: After receiving the West Virginia Intercollegiate Forensics Association’s Award for a Lifetime of Dedication to West Virginia Forensics, Dr. Sims embraces Danny Ray III, former President of WVIFA and coach of Marshall University’s Thundering Word forensics team.

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In Memoriam: Dr. Jeffrey Del Col

March 17, 2016, 7:57 am
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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dr. Jeffrey Del Col, Retired Professor of Literature and Writing from Alderson Broaddus University, at the age of 68. Dr. Del Col was a member of the faculty at AB for 37 years and recently retired on May 20, 2015.

Dr. Del Col was known and admired for his erudition and for his ability to both challenge and encourage his students. He was an exceptional teacher, and the impact he had on Alderson Broaddus will always be remembered by a countless number of students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

He graduated with high honors with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1969 and Master of Arts in English in 1972, both from West Virginia University. He continued his education at West Virginia University and earned his Doctorate of Education in Literature and Technology in 1978, the same year in which he began teaching at Alderson Broaddus.

During his extensive and distinguished career at AB, he taught several courses in English, Literature, Writing, Journalism and Humanities. He helped found the University’s literary magazine InFlux and was its advisor from 1991 until his retirement. He also co-created the Alderson Broaddus Honors Program.

Before coming to AB, he taught at Glenville State College and West Virginia University, where he originated, developed, and taught WVU’s first course on technology and writing. He was also a member of the West Virginia University Foundation Fellow, the national political science honorary Pi Sigma Alpha, and Phi Beta Kappa, which is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honorary.

In addition to nurturing the writing skills of his students, he was himself a writer. He had had a number of his poems and other writings published; at the time of his death, he was preparing a collection of his poetry for possible publication.

Dr. Jeff Del Col was an avid flower gardener, raising an impressive array of cacti, orchids, roses, and other flowering plants; and a dedicated birdwatcher with an encyclopedic knowledge of the birds of West Virginia.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carol (Henry) Del Col, who also recently retired from an impressive career at Alderson Broaddus and lives at their home in Philippi; his mother Dorothy (Kaczorowski) Del Col, who survives in Tavares, Florida; his daughter, Laura Del Col Brown, and husband, Chris Brown, of Harrow, England; his son, Stephen Jeffrey Del Col, of Vermont; his sister Deborah Del Col Lawson and husband, Tom Lawson, of Morgantown, W.Va.; and his sister Cynthia Del Col Hibler and husband, Frank Hibler, of Apopka, Florida.

A memorial service for Dr. Jeffrey Del Col will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 5, at Crim Memorial United Methodist Church in Philippi, W.Va. We hope that some of his many friends and former students and colleagues will join his family in celebrating the life and work of this remarkable man. A luncheon will follow in the Crim Fellowship Hall for all who wish to attend.

As mentioned above, Dr. Del Col advised InFlux for over 24 years. The 2016 edition of the literary magazine is currently accepting submissions, and the editors have decided to dedicate this year’s magazine to Dr. Del Col.

“He molded us all into the bright, creative minds that we are,” says student editor Emily Porter. “He pushed us to create, to edit, and to thrive in our writing.”

Any current or former student, colleague, friend or employee who wishes to submit a piece in his honor may do so by emailing influx@ab.edu by April 1.

Alderson Broaddus University wishes to extend his entire family and friends our deepest sympathy. We pray that in this time of loss, you feel God’s love, and find comfort in the presence of our Lord.

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ABU STUDENTS VOLUNTEER AT SPECIAL OLYMPICS WV STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

March 22, 2016, 8:29 am
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PHILIPPI, W.Va. – This past weekend Alderson Broaddus University students volunteered at the Special Olympics West Virginia Basketball and Cheerleading State Championship. Five female student-athletes took time out of their weekend to serve as scoreboard operators and basketball book keepers for the games. 
 
While this is not the first time most of these ladies have served in this capacity as they have previously volunteered at the Special Olympic West Virginia Winter Games, they enjoyed this change of pace from winter weather to indoor sports.
  
“I’m so thankful that we were able to help out this year and that the venue was close enough to make the trip possible,” said Maureen Muth, ABU senior athletic training and sport management major. “It’s extremely rewarding to be a part of something so awesome and community based. These athletes can easily put smiles on anyone’s face and their joy and enthusiasm are sure to inspire any person who watches them compete. The biggest thing I take from volunteering is a sense of humility. Seeing what boundaries they are able to overcome despite everything that is against them is truly moving. It helps to put my life in perspective and remind me that winning isn’t the most important part of life.” 
 
Other participants Harley Morrison, Tayler Garcia, Britany Wildish, all 2016 graduates and former Women’s Soccer student-athletes, along with Stephanie Gertsakis, a member of the Women’s Tennis team, participated in this active weekend.  In part to the funding for transportation provided by the ABU Student Government Association (SGA), the volunteers put in over 45 hours of service combined this weekend.  
 
“During my three years of working with the Special Olympics, I’ve never experienced such a heartwarming and humbling experience,” said Brittany Wildish. “Working with these athletes has taught me that no matter what obstacles you face, they can always be overcome. Seeing the happiness and joy these athletes experience when participating in these activities is truly a joy for me to watch. Working these events truly has had such a positive effect on me, and I will always hold these athletes in my heart after building relationships with them over the past years. It brings me such happiness to watch these athletes have fun.” 
 
The West Virginia Special Olympics program hosts a multitude of events for our state’s athletes.  The next state-wide competition will be June 3rd – 5th, 2016 in Charleston, W.Va.   For more information, visit the website www.sowv.org , call the Charleston office at (304) 345-9310, or send an email to info@sowv.org. 
 
The ABU community would love to have more students, faculty, and staff show support for the games and we encourage volunteers for an upcoming event on April 22nd, 2016 in partnership with ABU, New Vision Renewable Energy, and Special Olympics West Virginia.  For more information on the event or service opportunities call (304) 457-6236.  As Stephanie Gertsakis shared, everyone will have a great experience and will be impacted for the better.
 
“Working the Special Olympics for the second year in a row has only made me realize how great each athletes personality is during the games,” said Gertsakis. “There are constant high fives, smiles, and the sportsmanship is unbelievably fantastic.”
 
Alderson Broaddus University Assistant Professor of Sport Management Lara Foster, who volunteered as a referee for the games, commented that it’s always an enjoyable time watching students get involved.
 
“I love watching out Battlers commit their time and efforts to the greater West Virginia community,” said Foster. “Being a part of this event is a memorable experience.  Athletes, coaches, delegation leaders, supporters, and families all contributed to the great experience and I’m thankful for the opportunity to work with the Special Olympics West Virginia program.” 
 
Students interested in serving can reach out to the Americorps VISTA Madison Riffle at Alderson Broaddus University at (304) 457-6213 or via e-mail rifflemh@ab.edu.
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Annual “Chamber Concert”– March 31, 2016

March 28, 2016, 5:18 am
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The School of Music presents its annual “Chamber Concert” on Thursday, March 31, at 7:30PM in Wilcox Chapel. The concert features the AB University/Community Handbell Choir, AB Woodwind Ensembles, and AB Brass. The concert includes classical and contemporary compositions featuring handbells, handchimes, autoharps, and singing bells; flute, clarinet, and saxophone ensembles; brass quintet and brass choir; horn, clarinet, and euphonium student soloists; and an Irish jig accompanied by a bodhrán. Directors Dr. Lillian F. Long, Mr. Matthew Swallow, and Dr. Timothy DeWitt are joined by guest conductor Dr. Judson F. Bracey. There is no admission charge and all are invited to attend.

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Battler Columns – February Edition

March 29, 2016, 12:31 pm
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ABU School of Music Presents Chamber Concert Thursday, March 31

March 31, 2016, 5:11 am
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PHILIPPI, W.Va. – The Alderson Broaddus University School of Music presents its annual “Chamber Concert” on Thursday, March 31, at 7:30PM in Wilcox Chapel.

The concert features the AB University/Community Handbell Choir, AB Woodwind Ensembles, and AB Brass. The concert includes classical and contemporary compositions featuring handbells, handchimes, autoharps, and singing bells; flute, clarinet, and saxophone ensembles; brass quintet and brass choir; horn, clarinet, and euphonium student soloists; and an Irish jig accompanied by a bodhrán.

Directors Dr. Lillian F. Long, Mr. Matthew Swallow, and Dr. Timothy DeWitt are joined by guest conductor Dr. Judson F. Bracey.

This event is free and open to the public.

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ABU Sport Management Students Involved with Community

March 31, 2016, 12:48 pm
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PHILIPPI, W.Va. – The Sport Management program at Alderson Broaddus University hosted their 2nd annual sit-volleyball event, on Sunday March 20, 2016. Sit-Volleyball is a Paralympic sport for disabled athletes also known as, Paralympic volleyball. The event was held in Rex Pyles Arena.
 
The Sport Management program would like to thank all of those who participated in this experience for their support of both the University and the Paralympic sport. Special thanks to Autumn Brown (2017) and Bobby Williams (2018) Physical Education students who helped educate participants on the rules and techniques of playing sit-volleyball. We would also like to congratulate team Two Ton Honeybuns consisting of members Shaun Greer, Logan Bauder, Hayden Crockett, Cory Beasy, and Jordan Butler on winning the 2nd Annual Sit Volleyball Tournament.  
 
The Sport Management program is partnering with New Vision Renewable Energy (http://www.nvre.org/index.html) and the Mentoring Youth in Leadership initiative to host a series of fun recreational activities during the spring months.  The next event is a Street Hockey and Gaga event taking place during AB’s “Do Good Weekend” on Friday April 8.  Registration begins at 7 P.M. and events start at 7:30 P.M.  Local youth and community members are invited to participate but youth must have a parent present for the entire event, which will take place near the Erickson Alumni Center.    
 
Anyone interested in participating or volunteering for any upcoming events stay tuned or please contact Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Lara Foster at 304-457-6236, ABU Sport Management Interns, Aik Davis  amadii@battlers.ab.edu  D’Andre Nicholson  nicholsondr@battlers.ab.edu or Tim Wright wrighttm@battlers.ab.edu . For more updates on events from the Sport Management Department follow us on Twitter @ABUSPMT.
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Autumn Brown (Physical Education – 2017/Women’s Basketball Student-Athlete) teaching a team of Alderson Broaddus University students how to play sit-volleyball.

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ABU PRESENTS MUSICAL “MAME” APRIL 7-9

April 7, 2016, 6:00 am
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“Live. Live! LIVE!  Life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death.”

PHILIPPI, W.Va. – The Alderson Broaddus University School of Music proudly presents the musical “MAME” April 7-9 at 7:30 in Funkhouser Auditorium on the ABU campus.
 
The show is about an orphaned boy who is sent to live with his free spirited Auntie Mame and the adventures they have in the 1920’s and 1930’s.  Filled with memorable songs, “Bosom Buddies”, “Mame”, and “Need a Little Christmas”; the show is sure to please young and old.  
 
Dorian and Rowan Cottrill (from Volga-Century Elementary) play the two children in the show; the rest of the cast is made up of ABU students and faculty.  The production is directed by Assistant Professor of Music Lewis R. Hall.  
 
The production will take place three nights only: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 5-7, with each show beginning at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $5 for general admission and all students, faculty and staff with a valid Alderson Broaddus University ID gets in FREE.
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Battler Columns – March Edition

April 11, 2016, 6:58 am
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ABU Holds 18th Annual ‘Brass In the Grass’ Festival, April 23-24

April 11, 2016, 8:32 am
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PHILIPPI, W.Va. – The AB Brass of Alderson Broaddus University will hold its 18th Annual “Brass in the Grass” Festival Saturday and Sunday, April 23-24, 2016.

This year’s festival features two concerts; both will take place on the ABU campus, each with its own entirely different repertoire, and admission is free. The first concert is Saturday evening, April 23 at 7:30 pm in Wilcox Chapel and the second is Sunday afternoon, April 24 at 3 pm. The Sunday afternoon concert will be outdoors on the plaza in front of Wilcox Chapel weather permitting. If weather conditions are not conclusive or the area is damp, it will be moved inside Wilcox. The public is invited to attend either or both concerts, and asked to bring a blanket or folding lawn chair for the Sunday afternoon concert if played outdoors.

This year’s event will have the highest turnout ever in terms of participants. While past years saw as many as 84 players, this year there will be a total of 108 performers on stage for the planned mass brass ensemble pieces. Other selections will feature smaller ensembles, some for this year’s current AB Brass membership, and others for alumni ensembles and mixed groups, small and large.

Among the performing participants will be 49 alumni and former members of the AB Brass, coming from as far away as Illinois, Texas, Alabama, and Canada. Five decades of alums will be represented, indicating the long-standing tradition of excellence in brass instrument performance and teaching at the College and subsequent University. Forty-two guest musicians will also perform, including several members of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Charleston, as well as area teachers, active performers, and several high school guests.

The concerts will include a wide variety of musical styles and several soloists (instrumental and vocal) will be featured. Works by noted brass composers such as Richard Strauss, Brian Balmages, Eric Ewazen, Anthony DiLorenzo, and James Stephenson will be performed, in addition to lighter jazz and traditional tunes, and marches.

The AB Brass has been under the direction of Dr. Timothy DeWitt, professor of music, since 1984. Mark your calendars for a great two days of brass music, and hopefully some afternoon time under sunny skies. Contact the School of Music at (304) 457-6200 for further information.

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ABU SCHOOL OF MUSIC PRESENTS SPRING CONCERT APRIL 22

April 18, 2016, 9:30 am
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PHILIPPI, W.Va. – The Alderson Broaddus University School of Music announces its spring concert, featuring the Symphonic Band and the University Chorale on Friday April 22, 2016 at 7:30pm in Wilcox Chapel.  
 
The Symphonic Band is under the direction of Dr. Valarie Huffman and the University Chorale is under the direction of Lewis R. Hall. A wide variety of standard band and choral music will be presented. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information on the concert, please call (304) 457-6200.
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ABU’S “THE WEST VIRGINIANS” TO PERFORM FRIDAY, APRIL 29

April 26, 2016, 12:44 pm
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The Iconic A Capella Group in Concert on Campus

PHILIPPI, W.Va. – The Alderson Broaddus University A capella ensemble “The West Virginians” will perform in concert this Friday April 29, 2016 in Funkhouser Auditorium at 7:30 pm on the ABU campus.

Founded in 1977, “The West Virginians” have provided a quality, family-friendly outreach program featuring music of many decades, styles, and genres. They are under the direction of Lewis R. Hall.

This event is free and open to the public.

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ABU’S “THE WEST VIRGINIANS” TO PERFORM FRIDAY, APRIL 29

April 26, 2016, 12:47 pm
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The Iconic A Capella Group in Concert on Campus

PHILIPPI, W.Va. – The Alderson Broaddus University A capella ensemble “The West Virginians” will perform in concert this Friday April 29, 2016 in Funkhouser Auditorium at 7:30 pm on the ABU campus.

Founded in 1977, “The West Virginians” have provided a quality, family-friendly outreach program featuring music of many decades, styles, and genres. They are under the direction of Lewis R. Hall.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Battler Columns – April 2016 Edition

May 3, 2016, 9:28 am
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SENATOR WILLIAM P. COLE III TO GIVE ABU COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS

May 3, 2016, 1:08 pm
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Alderson Broaddus University to hold 2016 commencement this Saturday, May 7

PHILIPPI, W.Va. – Alderson Broaddus University is excited for Republican Senator William P. Cole III to serve as the 2016 commencement speaker on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at 10 A.M. in Rex Pyles Arena in the Memorial Coliseum.

The traditional Nursing Pinning Ceremony will take place Friday, May 6, at 1 P.M. in Wilcox Chapel.

Senator William P. Cole III was elected to the West Virginia Senate in November 2012. As a Senator, he served on the Confirmations, Education, Government Organization, Health and Human Resources, Judiciary, Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure committees.

Prior to his service in the Senate, he was appointed to the West Virginia House of Delegates by Gov. Joe Manchin in May 2010 to fill a vacancy in the then-24th District.

A fifth-generation of businessman, Senator Cole began his career in his family’s heavy-duty truck dealership in Bluefield, and later expanded into five automobile dealerships in West Virginia and Kentucky, a manufacturing facility in Tennessee, and other business interests. Today, those businesses provide jobs to about 500 people.

By the age of 13, he was an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. Senator Cole also is an ATP-rated (airline transport) pilot with 38 years and more than 4,000 total hours of flying experience. His ratings also include jet, helicopter, and seaplane.

Additionally, he serves on the board of directors of the Development Authority of the Greater Bluefield Area and the W. Paul Cole Jr. School of Business at Bluefield State College. In 2013, he was named as a Who’s Who in West Virginia Business by The State Journal.

Senator Cole is the son of Paul and Carol Cole of Bluefield. Cole earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration and an associate’s degree in auto marketing from Northwood University in Michigan. He is married to Brownie Cole, and is the father of four children – Elizabeth, Taylor, Jason, and Lee.

Commencement will be streamed online with full audio and video for those relatives and friends who cannot make it to campus. Information regarding the weekend’s activities will be posted as it becomes available at: ab.edu/graduation.

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