Each Monday night on the Waldron Stage of Mill Mountain Theatre, the Playwright’s Lab at Hollins presents a talk by a prominent working professional theatre artist. This week’s guest is: ADDAE MOON – GUEST SPEAKER Moon is an Atlanta based playwright, dramaturg, director, and cultural worker. He is the associate artistic director at Theatrical Outfit […]
Each Wednesday evening, as part of the course Playwright’s Lab, an early draft of a student written play is presented in an orchestra style reading. #5: Our Family in the Stars by Katie Oler Theatre, Upstairs Studio
No Shame Theatre is an experiential performance lab where writers, performers and audience are constantly changing roles. Anything can happen and usually does in this late night venue for original work. We take the first 15 pieces to walk in the door and there are only three rules: pieces must be original (no copyright violations), […]
Building and maintaining a participatory, democratic society involves developing strategies for talking with and listening to people who don’t always share our perspectives and life experiences. Dr. Eboo Patel, author, speaker, educator, and founder of the organization Interfaith America will offer his insights about democracy, pluralism, and faith, and discuss our shared responsibility of building […]
Helen Phillips is the author of six books, including the novel The Need (Simon & Schuster, 2019; Chatto & Windus, 2019), which was long-listed for the National Book Award and named a New York Times Notable Book of 2019. Her latest novel, HUM, was published in August 2024 by Simon & Schuster/Marysue Rucci Books. Phillips’ short story collection Some […]
Sarah Juliet Lauro, Ph.D., is assistant professor of hemispheric literature at the University of Tampa. She has written widely on zombies in literature and film, but her new work focuses on commemorations of slave rebellion in various forms. Lauro’s first book, The Transatlantic Zombie: Slavery, Rebellion, and Living Death (2015) showcases her expertise in both postcolonial literature […]
Nathan Xavier Osorio won the 2024 Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize for his collection Querida. Selected by poet Shara McCallum, his debut collection will be published by The University of Pittsburgh Press in September 2024. Osorio’s chapbook, The Last Town Before the Mojave, was selected by Oliver de la Paz for the Poetry Society of America’s 2021 Chapbook Fellowship. His poetry, […]
Parents and family members are invited to join our Hollins student body for a weekend filled with organized activities running from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning! We hope to have you join us! Schedule coming soon. Hollins Family Weekend 2024 Schedule (PDF)
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THEATRE SEATING IS SOLD OUT! All Tickets will now be for a live video feed. The Ailey School honors the vision of Alvin Ailey, founder of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, by providing the best professional dance education with a focus on multidisciplinary training. Dancers from the Ailey School will offer a performance and […]
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/distinguished-speaker-series-ailey-school-student-performance-group-tickets-1042317629087The Hollins Choirs will present their holiday concert, accompanied by the student orchestra, guest musicians, and local children in choir. Featuring a multi-lingual performance of “Silent Night” by candlelight. Please join us and let’s celebrate the holidays together!
Join us for an exciting evening of trivia action! This dynamic competition features three engaging rounds where your knowledge will be put to the test. Whether you’re a trivia enthusiast or just looking for some fun, you can participate solo or team up with friends to tackle challenging questions across various categories.
Current Hollins undergraduate students are welcome to participate, and the best part? There’s no need to register in advance – just show up ready to play! For those interested in forming teams, you can organize your group beforehand or find teammates when you arrive. This is a perfect opportunity to showcase your knowledge, meet fellow students, and enjoy some friendly competition.
The first in the Batten Leadership Institute’s “Leading Together” speaker series will explore why and how love can be an effective leadership strategy and how to apply that strategy in your daily life. Hollins University President Mary Dana Hinton extols that education and the liberal arts, in particular, demand the use of love as a […]
there will be a live stream of the presidential inauguration followed by a Martin Luther King Jr. Day reflection
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We are pleased to announce an exciting exhibition showcasing innovative student work from across our Conflict + Collaboration program. This gallery event will feature digital and print artifacts created by students from 11 different C+C sections. Exhibition Highlights The showcase demonstrates how our students have developed constructive dialogue skills essential for effective communication with classmates, […]
Hollins’ annual Leading Equity, Diversity, and Justice (EDJ) Conference aims to create an intentional and meaningful space to reflect, learn, and facilitate action toward making Hollins a more equitable and just community. We envision a conference that supports deep learning and engagement related to the central themes of this conference: Embracing Difference, Embodying Access, and Emphasizing Progress.
Questions? Contact Student Success, Well-being, and Belonging at 540-362-6072 or hackleyhuntdm@hollins.edu!
Website: https://www.hollins.edu/about-hollins/commitment-to-dei/leading-equity-diversity-and-justice-conference/
• The Clothesline Project at Hollins University is a visual display that bears witness to interpersonal violence (IPV). Each shirt represents a particular person’s experience, illustrated by the survivor themself or by someone who cares about them. This project aims to raise awareness of the scope of IPV in so many lives in our community. T-shirt creation is open to students, staff, and faculty, and your anonymity is protected.
Join us for an insightful presentation by Laura Bradford Godfrey, award-winning senior executive and founder across multiple industries, from fashion brands to EdTech companies. Currently serving as chief operating officer of Louvelle, a peer-to-peer fashion tech start-up. This presentation will explore: The business case for leading diverse teams How diversity of experience leads to diversity of […]
More information regarding the comprehensive schedule for Commencement Weekend, including the featured speaker, will be provided in early March.
Website: https://commencement.press.hollins.edu/Edward Steffanni is an American artist born in Ohio. He received his Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking from the Rhode Island School of Design. In Edward’s interdisciplinary practice, he examines the relationships between queerness, concealment, nature, and spirituality using print media, ceramics, papermaking, and performance. His work has been exhibited nationally and has received […]
Join the Eleanor D. Wilson Museum in welcoming 2026 Frances Niederer Artist-in-Residence Dara Hartman discuss her artistic practice, particularly in relationship with her exhibition in the museum on view from February 19 – May 2. Reception to follow lecture. Dara is a full-time studio artist based in Salt Lake City, UT. She received a BFA […]
Join the Eleanor D. Wilson Museum’s guest speakers Richard Conway, PhD, and Rachel Fugate, M.A., as they discuss their research work in relation to the exhibition Cultivating History: Food, Crops, and Art on loan from the VMFA from January 29 – March 21. Reception to follow panel. Richard Conway received a PhD from Tulane University. […]