Lebanon Valley College

Lebanon Valley College is pleased to announce its exclusive cohort of students accepted for admission for Fall 2016 through the Early Decision program at The Valley. Applying through the Early Decision program, these students have expressed their sincerest intent to enroll and embrace LVC's rigorous and engaging experience.

Six Lebanon Valley College students completed the Interfaith Certification program during 2015. The program encourages student exploration of the faiths of others in light of the student's own religious identity both in and beyond the classroom.

This Arnold Grant enabled three LVC students to work with each other and Dr. Kathleen Tacelosky, chair of Department of Languages and professor of Spanish, to plan and carry out a readers' and writers' workshop to support linguistic development of transnational students.

This Arnold Grant funded student-faculty biology research related to submersed aquatic plants.

This Arnold Grant provided two students, both music education majors, with real life teaching experiences on the elementary level. They will teach general music classes and lead workshops in the Colegio Internacional de Asunción in Paraguay.

Lebanon Valley College has announced its Dean's List recipients for the fall 2015 semester. Dean's list students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.4 out of 4.0.

Lebanon Valley College students get the chance to play college sports at a high level while pursuing their intellectual and career goals, and enjoying other interests. While competing for conference championships and earning national rankings, our student-athletes have the flexibility to double major, study abroad, and pursue internships--opportunities that will inform their lives long after their playing careers end.

Fourteen Lebanon Valley College students recently represented the College at the annual simulated European Union (EU) parliamentary session in Washington, D.C. A culmination of the course DSP 380: "EU Simulation," the trip was organized by the Mid-Atlantic European Union Simulation Consortium (MAEUSC).

A pair of star music voice majors had a truly unique global experience this summer after being accepted to study at the prestigious international institute "Opera Viva" in Verona, Italy. There, during separate sessions, they studied Italian opera, the Italian language, how to prepare concert repertoire in a master class, and work on the Alexander Technique.

This Arnold Grant supported a six-week summer project in which two students will work alongside a professor on editing, designing, and publishing a journal of essays written by Lebanon Valley College students in Color + Culture (ART 351) from 2004 through 2015.

This summer 2015 project will continue and finalize research conducted in History 460 during the spring 2015 semester. Students in that course began designing a campus-wide exhibit that will be displayed in 2016 as part of Lebanon Valley College's 150th anniversary celebration.

Students from across the College participate in College choirs and music ensembles which perform throughout the academic year.

Quinn Orris of Harrisburg, Pa. recently participated in the Lakota Summer Institute (LSI) in Fort Yates, N.D., for the second consecutive summer thanks to a special grant from Lebanon Valley College. A graduate of Northern Senior High School, Orris is pursuing degrees in English, philosophy, and psychology

This summer, Giovanna Ortiz '16 spent time working with Church World Service (CWS)—Lancaster's Immigration Legal Services Program—to resettle immigrants and refugees in the surrounding central Pennsylvania area. She is one of many volunteers who help acclimate approximately 400 individuals to the area during the course of each year.

Four Lebanon Valley College students presented their research papers at The Midwest Association for Latin American Studies (MALAS) Conference which was held Oct. 8-10 at Millersville University.

Seven students who have spent the past few months researching Lebanon Valley College's history ahead of its 150th anniversary, presented their work at the PA Historical Association meeting in Hershey earlier this month.

In addition to working toward earning a Lebanon Valley College degree, 23 students are volunteering through the Lebanon Valley Education Partnership (LVEP) to encourage other, younger students to enroll in college.

Students spent part of the Spring 2015 semester at Lebanon Valley College translating a physical therapy children's book into different languages. The book, "Sammy's Physical Therapy Adventure" had previously been created by Dr. Michael Fink, associate professor of physical therapy, with the assistance of LVC students.

Lebanon Valley College awarded 59 Multicultural Fellowships to students starting classes this fall. These Fellowship awards recognize and reward commitment to work, service, and scholarly achievement for African-American, Latino, Asian, Native American and multiracial LVC students.

Nearly 30 Lebanon Valley College students recently attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Chemical and Biological Sciences. Twenty-two students presented their research, with several receiving awards.

Morgan Webb '17, a biology major, joined Dr. Erica Unger, professor of biology, to conduct additional research regarding dopamine levels and their relation to iron deficiency.

Cory Paternoster '16, who recently interned at Noisy Little Critter Studios in Downingtown, has been soundproofing rooms and aiding in construction, in addition to running equipment for musicians. The studio, established in 2010 by Mike Bardzik, was built in a refurbished barn and adapted to give artists a place to stay and record.

Corby Myers '17 received an Arnold Grant that allowed her to spend the summer interning at the World Trade Center in Harrisburg. A business administration major, this internship provided practical experience as she seeks a career in international business.

Twenty-two Lebanon Valley College students are spending the fall 2015 semester studying away as part of the College's study abroad program, which includes 12 foreign countries and two stateside internship opportunities.

This fall Lebanon Valley College's Wig and Buckle Theater Company will perform the 1970 musical comedy "Company" in October as part of its 2015-16 Diamond Season. Since 1935, Wig and Buckle has performed musicals and plays for the enjoyment of LVC students and members of surrounding communities.

Student Government, comprised of 36 full-time students, is tasked with fostering understanding, communication, and cooperation among students, faculty, and administrators.

Lebanon Valley College welcomes its Legacy enrollees as part of the incoming Class of 2019. Legacy students - children of Lebanon Valley College graduates - receive a $2,500 scholarship each year.

The Multicultural Student Bridge Program (MSBP) is a three-day pre-orientation program geared at providing incoming first year and transfer ALANA (African/African American, Latino, Asian and Native American) and multiracial students with a jump start on college life at Lebanon Valley College. The program combines peer mentoring, residential living, academic success and leadership development to assist students in making a successful transition to college and the LVC community.

Now entering its second year, the John Bowman Allwein Scholarship, established by Dr. Lewis E. Thayne through the generosity of Dr. John "Jack" Bowman Allwein '56, continues to provide exceptional students with the tools they need to succeed at Lebanon Valley College. Selected from the brightest high school students that show interest in LVC, Allwein Scholars are chosen for their coursework and their promise of leadership.

Fifty-five returning students will participate in the Peer Mentor Program and guide new and transfer students through their first few months at The Valley. Peer mentors are responsible for assisting new students in succeeding personally, socially, and academically through connections to the College and their peers.