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    Leading from the Margins: A talk with Mary Dana Hinton, Ph.D.

    duPont Chapel

    Mary Dana Hinton is the 13th president of Hollins University and president emerita of the College of Saint Benedict. A highly respected and sought-after advocate for the liberal arts and inclusion, President Hinton’s leadership reflects a deep commitment to educational equity and the education of women. Hinton’s latest book, Leading from the Margins: College Leadership […]

  • Continuing Art Exhibitions

    Eleanor D. Wilson Museum, Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center

    African American Quilts from the Collection of Carolyn Mazloomi, through April 14 2024 Frances Niederer Artist-in-Residence Ying Li: Blossoms in a Sudden Strangeness III, through April 14 Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 12-5 pm, Thursday 12-8 pm (closed Mondays) www.hollins.edu/museum

  • Empowering Women through Education with Guest Speaker: Verletta White, Ph.D.

    Babcock Auditorium, Dana Science Building

    A results-driven, student-centered, visionary leader, Verletta White, Ph.D. was appointed superintendent of Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS) on July 1, 2020. She has been recognized regionally and nationally for her ability to bring together communities for the benefit of students. In 2023, she was named Virginia’s 2024 State Superintendent of the Year, Virginia’s Region VI […]

  • Art Exhibition Opening: “Behind the Scenes at the Museum”

    Eleanor D. Wilson Museum, Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center

    Using selected works from the Eleanor D. Wilson Museum’s permanent collection and the archives at the Wyndham Robertson Library, student curators put theory into practice in this exhibition, which is the culmination of the spring class, Behind the Scenes at the Museum. As part of the class, students collaborate and share responsibility for conceptualizing, researching, […]

  • Classics Symposium: Echoes of Empire: New Approaches to Imperial Strategies in the Ancient Mediterranean

    Frances Niederer Auditorium, Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center

    Reception in the lobby following each lecture 2-3 pm Sea Empires and Coastal Connectivity in the Third Century BCE Mediterranean Presented by Melanie Godsey, Ph.D., Texas Tech University, Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures 3:15-4:15 pm The Toxic Ties that Bind: Empire as the Art of Bullying and North Africa in the Second […]

  • Canceled: Quilts and Stories Community Event

    Eleanor D. Wilson Museum, Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center

    Canceled Quilts and Stories is an opportunity for local quilt collectors and enthusiasts to bring a quilt to the museum for an afternoon of sharing stories about how it was made or given and how it has been important in your life. “African American Quilts from the Collection of Carolyn Mazloomi,” on display at the […]

  • Conversations: Visiting Dance Artist Series with Todd Rhoades

    Botetourt Reading Room 7916 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA, United States

    Visiting guest artist and teacher Todd Rhoades will be in conversation with Dance Department Chair Jeffery Bullock about the current state of dance and contemporary culture. Thursday, April 11, 6 – 7 pm, Botetourt Reading Room

  • Pauline Kaldas

    Author of “Looking Both Ways,” Pauline Kaldas

    Hollins Room, Wyndham Robertson Library 7916 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA, United States

    Kaldas, professor of English and creative writing at Hollins, is the author of Looking Both Ways, a collection of essays (Cune Press 2017); The Time Between Places, a collection of short stories (University of Arkansas Press 2010); Letters from Cairo, a travel memoir (Syracuse University Press 2007); and Egyptian Compass, a collection of poetry (WordTech […]

  • Student Thesis Theatre Production: “Beautiful Noise”

    Hollins Theatre

    Beautiful Noise written and directed by Asha-Ashanti Turner ’24 and Mackenzie “Seiya” M. Sessoms ’24 · When: April 11-13 at 7:30 pm  · Where: Hollins Theatre Main Stage · What: Beautiful Noise is a story about two Black women on a journey of self-reclamation. As a piece that reflects the experiences of Black women in America, particularly through the lenses […]

  • Springtime Strings

    Hollins University Campus 7916 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA, United States

    Pause a moment on your way to lunch to listen to our talented string musicians perform an outdoor concert. Moody Plaza

  • Graduate DRAFTWORKS Artist Talk

    Botetourt Reading Room 7916 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA, United States

    Year Residency graduate students Paris Gray, Sarah Lunceford, and Katy Womack present an ARTIST TALK about their new dance and performance work. Botetourt Reading Room

  • DRAFTWORKS: a salon showing

    Botetourt, Studio II

    Year Residency graduate students Paris Gray, Sarah Lunceford, and Katy Womack present an informal showing of new works-in-progress. Botetourt Studio II

  • Student Thesis Theatre Production: “Hollins Living History Project”

    Hollins Theatre

    The Hollins Living History Project (A Walking Tour) created by China Moore ’24 · When: April 20 at 1 pm and 2:15 pm · Where: Begins on the steps of the Hollins University Theatre · What: Today we answer the call. The Call of the Ancestors. Guided by the ancestors, the Enslaved of Hollins University move through the campus once more […]

  • Music Students Showcase

    Talmadge Recital Hall, Bradley

    Join us to support three of our advanced students—Sophia Ciatti, Mackenzie Alderson, and Autumn Wille—as they show off their excellent progress in performance studies.

  • Art History Symposium

    Art History Senior Symposium

    Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center, Room 119

    Senior majors in art history present the results of their year-long research projects in a public symposium.

  • Student Recital

    duPont Chapel

    Join us as our private study students and the student orchestra present their end-of-semester works.

  • 2024 Senior Majors Exhibition

    Eleanor D. Wilson Museum, Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center

    Along with the 2024 Ceramics Post-Baccalaureate exhibition. Through May 19, 2024 Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 12-5 pm, Thursday 12-8 pm (closed Mondays) 

    Website: www.hollins.edu/museum

  • Choir Quad Concert

    Front Quad

    Our end-of-semester choir concert features a picnic-like atmosphere as our combined choirs perform to their audience seated in comfort on the beautiful Hollins Front Quad. Join us for ice cream!

  • Farewell Reading – The Last Cabbage Patch

    Hollins Room, Wyndham Robertson Library 7916 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA, United States

    An open reading by Hollins seniors and graduating creative writing M.F.A. students. One last chance to hear our favorite student writers read before they depart. Sponsored by the Department of English and Creative Writing and the Dee Hull Everist Visiting Speaker Fund.

  • 2024 Spring Dance Performance

    Hollins Theatre

    Spring Dance Performance showcases creative work of undergraduate students, graduate students, teaching faculty, and guest artists.   8 pm each evening

  • Senior Dance Thesis Artist Talks

    Botetourt Reading Room 7916 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA, United States

    Senior undergraduate student Uisce Howton presents an ARTISTS TALK about new dance and performance work presented at the 2024 Spring Dance Performance. Botetourt Reading Room

  • Senior Film Thesis Show

    Frances Niederer Auditorium, Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center

    Join us for an hour of original work produced by our graduating film majors. Following the screening will be a Q&A with the film seniors. Sponsored by the film department.

  • Spring Visit Day

    Hollins University Campus 7916 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA, United States

    Designed for sophomores and juniors in high school, Spring Visit Days provide a perfect first look at the Hollins campus. Connect with Hollins students, tour our beautiful campus, and get an overview of our academic programs, admission process, experiential learning opportunities such as internships and study abroad, and scholarships and financial aid. Our next Spring […]

  • Student Film Shorts

    Frances Niederer Auditorium, Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center

    Come and see what our freshly minted filmmakers are making! Join us for our traditional end-of-semester screening night that will showcase student film shorts from the Hollins film department’s production classes.

  • Commencement

    Commencement 2024

    10 a.m., Berglund Center Coliseum Due to the current weather forecast of significant rainfall, and in consultation with leaders in the senior class, Commencement Exercises will be held at the Berglund Center Coliseum in downtown Roanoke.      The address of the Berglund Center is 710 Williamson Road NE. Parking is free. Click here for directions to the Berglund […]