Lebanon Valley College

LVC students take advantage of overseas study programs in 12 countries around the world. By the time they graduate, nearly 20 percent of our students will have spent time studying and traveling abroad, experiences that will shape and inform the rest of their lives. The bottom line at LVC: if you want to study overseas, you can, regardless of your major or other interests.

Another great example of our student's heart for service! 14 LVC students spent Sept. 25, 2013 with the Harrisburg Area Coalition Against Homelessness at its Project Homeless Connect event at the PA Farm Show Complex. More than 70 service providers were present to help homeless individuals get off the street before winter. Student volunteers assist individuals in connecting to necessary services by providing one-on-one support through the process.

A trio of Lebanon Valley College mathematicians spent the early part of their summer poring over data, applying their knowledge of number theory while trying to find number patterns that weren't known to exist before. Isaac (Shen) Lu '15, Christina Doran '15, and Dr. Barry Smith, assistant professor of mathematics, are hoping that the patterns they proved to exist might one day apply to a future science.

Many Lebanon Valley College students conducted research in the Neidig-Garber Science Center this summer, but Elizabeth Cieniewicz '14 spent her summer at the beach. The senior biology student researched algal blooms in the University of Delaware College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program.

There are many opportunities for students to receive practical, "real life" experience at Lebanon Valley College. For those students interested in political science, or potentially a career in politics, there is no experience more beneficial than the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program. This 13-week, full-time position, has students participating in weekly workshops and hearing various speakers while observing in a leadership or Committee Chairman office.

Dr. Timothy Peelen, associate professor of chemistry, spent 12 months on sabbatical teaching and researching in the organic chemistry field in Budapest, Hungary at Etovos Lorand University (ELTE). Assisting him with research at ELTE this summer were Lebanon Valley students Tai Nguyen '14 and Rachel Denny '14.

Business administration major Cody Richard '14 is in his second semester interning at the World Trade Center of Harrisburg, which helps member companies explore and develop avenues for selling their products abroad.

Impressed by LVC's campus, rigorous academic standards, and extracurricular opportunities, O'Hara came to the Valley, she says, "to make a difference." And she has: A double major in international studies and Spanish, O'Hara is also a resident assistant, Valley Ambassador, and member of the Bias Response Team, Diversity Action Committee and Spanish Club. She recently was named an LVC student trustee for the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 academic years.

Dr. Rebecca Lister, associate professor of music, and Cassondra "Cassie" Diaz '14, music education and vocal performance double major, spent nearly three weeks last summer in Asunci?n, Paraguay, with support from an Arnold Grant for Experiential Learning. The trip was an opportunity for Diaz to take advantage of an opportunity for intensive instruction in vocal pedagogy while experiencing another culture.

Matthew Dwyer, a senior in LVC's biology department, literally traveled across the world this past spring as he completed a volunteer research project with the University of Waikato botany department during his semester abroad in New Zealand.

Lebanon Valley College welcomed 482 new freshmen and transfer students to its beautiful Annville campus in August 2013, bringing total undergraduate enrollment to an all-time high of 1,648 students.

The following students were named to the spring 2013 dean's list at Lebanon Valley College. Dean's list students must maintain a 3.4 average out of a possible 4.0.

Nearly 370 students graduated from Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pa., Saturday, May 11. Commencement ceremonies, held in the LVC Gymnasium, included an address by Dr. Philip Benesch, associate professor of political science and winner of the 2012 Thomas Rhys Vickroy Award for teaching. Benesch encouraged graduates to take hold of the courage that is instilled by a liberal arts educationaEUR"courage in inquiry, courage in self-transformation, and political courage. "We should embolden [students] to question their teachers and to endeavor to contribute to a discipline that remains open to growth and open to innovation. This requires an intellectually courageous approach by the student for which a liberal-arts education...provides an ideal preparation... A liberal arts education must enhance the independent capacity of each student to situate him or herself in the world, transforming it while performing within it... Democracy necessitates the education of each citizen, so that he or she may play a part in checking the power of leaders and evaluating the multiple viewpoints available. It is here that a liberal art education is so useful." Local students include:

The following students were named to the spring 2013 dean's list at Lebanon Valley College. Dean's list students must maintain a 3.4 average out of a possible 4.0.

Lebanon Valley College inducted 92 students into various academic honor societies this spring. Local inductees include:

Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pa., has inducted 41 students to its chapter of Phi Alpha Epsilon, an academic and service honor society. Local inductees include:

Lebanon Valley College's Inquiry 2013 coincided with the Council for Undergraduate Research's week-long celebration of student research and achievement. LVC celebrates the academic, dramatic, athletic, musical, and experiential achievements of the student body. Events began on Sunday, April 14, and concluded Saturday, April 20. Inquiry 2013 included poster presentations, art displays, poetry readings, oral research presentations, and musical recitals. Every academic department on campus nominated students to share their accomplishments during that week.

Local students were honored at Lebanon Valley College's annual Spring Awards and Recognition Ceremony on April 18. The ceremony was part of Inquiry 2013, a weeklong celebration of the scholarly, scientific, and creative achievements of the student body.

Sixteen students have been chosen to participate in the Art Installation for Lebanon Valley College's 18th Presidential Inauguration of Dr. Lewis Evitts Thayne. Local students include:

Thirty-five students have been chosen to perform music at Lebanon Valley College's 18th Presidential Inauguration of Dr. Lewis Evitts Thayne. Local students include:

The following students were named to the fall 2012 dean's list at Lebanon Valley College. Dean's list students must maintain a 3.4 average out of a possible 4.0.

Twenty-eight Lebanon Valley College students are spending the spring 2013 semester abroad as part of the College's study abroad program, which includes 12 foreign countries and two stateside opportunities. Local students include:

Lebanon Valley College is proud to announce the names of its winter and spring athletes for 2012.

Lebanon Valley College's Student Government has named eight students to its top leadership positions within the freshman class in the fall 2012 semester The students are charged with fostering understanding, communication, and cooperation among the students, faculty, and administration.

Lebanon Valley College has recognized 185 of its first-semester freshmen and transfer students for making an impact on the campus as a new student. The Celebration of Student Success reception, held Feb. 21 in the Lehr Dining Room of the Mund College Center, honored the students' achievement. The honorees were nominated by faculty and administrators for standing out in the classroom, in their work with classmates, as student leaders, in on-campus employment, or in extracurricular activities such as athletics, performance, or volunteerism. The following students were recognized:

Lebanon Valley College selected 51 students to serve as peer mentors in the fall of 2012. A peer mentor is an undergraduate student that guides a group of 15-20 new or transfer students during their first semester at the college. Local peer mentors include:

Twenty-six Lebanon Valley College students traveled to Washington, D.C., as part of the 2013 Social Justice Institute, Jan. 10-12. Among them were:

The following students were named to the fall 2012 dean's list at Lebanon Valley College. Dean's list students must maintain a 3.4 average out of a possible 4.0.

Lebanon Valley College graduated 50 students in December 2012. All December graduates are invited to participate in commencement exercises in May. Local graduates include:

Lebanon Valley College is proud to announce the names of its fall athletics participants for 2012.