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O-news: Delta Gamma

On February 3, 2012 By

Delta Gamma has started off the Spring semester right with a great group of 11 new members! We would also like to congratulate Alpha Sigma Alpha, Chi Omega, and Phi Mu on their successful recruitment. Along with the most recent recruitment of Kappa Alpha, Pi Kappa Alpha, Pi Kappa Phi, and Sigma Chi. Lastly, congratulations [...]

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O-news: Mu Beta Psi

On February 3, 2012 By

Mu Beta Psi has just finished with their Spring 2012 Rush Week and extended bids to four people, all of whom accepted. This past week has been what is known as Big-Little Week. Good luck to all of those Littles trying to figure out their Big’s identity! The Mu Beta Psi brothers would like to [...]

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O-news: NSSE is coming

On January 20, 2012 By

Dr. Jack Steehler

Director of Institutional Research

Roanoke College is preparing for the National Survey of Student Engagement.  The NSSE collects information about the undergraduate student experience from over 1400 schools across the country allowing us to better understand the Roanoke College student experience and compare our students’ responses to responses at other colleges and [...]

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Mu Beta Psi Rush Week

Come meet the Brothers of Mu Beta Psi!

1.23.12 – Apples to Apples at 7:30pm in Kime

1.24.12 – Childhood Revival Night at 9:15pm in Kime

1.25.12 – Meet & Greet at 8:00pm in Garrett

1.26.12 – Real Life Mario Kart at 9:00pm in [...]

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O-News

On November 11, 2011 By

COLLEGE REPUBLICANS

Come learn about our government, how to get involved, and have some fun on Friday November 18th at College Republican’s RCAD. Have fun in the cavern as you show off you knowledge by playing government jeopardy for fantastic prizes including an IPAD. Show off your creativity and political prowess by designing your own [...]

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The Gideons on campus

On November 4, 2011 By

O-News

Chaplain’s office

The Gideons On Campus

 On Wednesday, November 9, from 9:00 am – noon, members of the Gideons International will be on campus near the student center giving out Bibles.  For more than 20 years Roanoke College has welcomed the Gideons to share their ministry on campus. Since 1899 the Gideons have been [...]

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R-GLOW

On November 4, 2011 By

Inspired by DayGlow and Electronic Dance Music festivals from around the world…

CAB brings you R-GLOW!

A sophisticated nightclub and rave experience!

On Saturday, November 19th, Alumni Gym will be transformed into a nightclub. It will host a full array [...]

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Apology

On October 10, 2011 By

There was an oversight in the placement of one of the ads in this week’s print edition of The Brackety-Ack.  The ad in no way reflects the views of the paper or it’s staff.  Its placement was ill-advised and an error in judgement.

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O-News: Delta Gamma

On October 7, 2011 By

The sisters of Delta Gamma have had a great start to the fall semester. Delta Gamma had an amazing recruitment cycle picking up ten extraordinary new members. We would like to extend congratulations to all Greek organizations on campus for a successful informal recruitment.

This year’s AnchorSplash was extremely successful. By the end of the [...]

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O-news

On September 2, 2011 By

Walk for Drew Sept. 24, 1p.m.  at Alumni Field. Tickets needed to enter, $5 in advance $8 day of the event.  Proceeds go to Drew Bennett, eight year old boy with Pseudo-Obstruction.  Come support local boy and enjoy an afternoon of fun!

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O News

On April 8, 2011 By

College Republicans

Next Wednesday April 13th join College Republicans as we welcome Delegate Greg Habeeb to campus. Delegate Habeeb represents Virginia’s 8th district in the House of Delegates and he will be speaking on the 2011 Election: Issues in Virginia Politics in the Wortmann Ballroom at 8:00. Everyone is invited to attend.

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Important Announcement

On April 1, 2011 By

April Fools from the Brackety-Ack.  None of the stories in this edition are true, otherwise I think we would be up for at least a Pulitzer Prize if we were this good.  Enjoy reading these humorous stories.

The Brackety-Ack Staff

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O News

On March 18, 2011 By

Delta Gamma

This past weekend Delta Gamma welcomed the Virginia Tech chapter to a Founders Day celebration held at Hotel Roanoke. The celebration recognized leaders within the chapters and allowed the two Delta Gamma chapters to bond over a luncheon. Delta Gamma at Roanoke College looks forward to continuing its close bond with the chapter [...]

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Dean’s Award

On March 18, 2011 By

DEAN’S AWARDS FOR FACULTY EXCELLENCE

IN TEACHING AND IN PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT

 

                                      Nominations Sought from Students and Faculty

 

 

            In order to give public recognition to outstanding performance, which is frequently typical of so many faculty members at Roanoke College, the Dean’s Council has established awards for faculty excellence in the [...]

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Career Services

On February 25, 2011 By

Peace Corps Recruiter:

Peace Corps Recruiter Corrie Kramer will speak at Roanoke College on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 on the importance of international volunteerism and why today’s Peace Corps is more vital than ever.

 What:    Peace Corps General Information Meeting

When:   Wednesday, March 2, 2011

               12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m.

Where:  Roanoke College

   [...]

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Women’s History Month

On February 25, 2011 By

In honor of Women’s History Month, Roanoke College will host the 5th Annual Women’s Forum throughout the month of March 2011.  This annual celebration includes films, lectures, performances, exhibitions, discussions, performances and other activities that feature or focus on women in areas across the liberal arts.  For a detailed schedule, visit www.roanoke.edu/womensforum.  The first event [...]

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Radio Show

On February 11, 2011 By

The Brackety-Ack’s own News Editor, John Stang, hosts a radio show on WRKE 100.3 FM, also online at wrke.org, called “The Independent Internationalist.” The show airs on Tuesdays from 1-3 pm. On the show, John discusses U.S. politics, foreign policy, and plays cool music. For a preview, visit his blog by the same name at [...]

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O News

On February 11, 2011 By

Mu Beta Psi has just finished with their Spring 2011 Rush Week. They extended bids to eight people, seven of which accepted. This past week has been what is known as Big-Little Week. Good luck to all of those Littles trying to figure out their Big’s identity! The Mu Beta Psi brothers would like to [...]

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Chaplain’s Office

On February 11, 2011 By

All women are invited to come out to Women’s Breakfast held Mondays at 9:30pm in the Chaplain’s Office. Join us in discussion about women and faith.  We have a new format that focuses on conversations about problems and issues young women face today. On February 14, we will discuss all kinds of relationships, romantic and [...]

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Honor’s Big Week

On February 4, 2011 By

The RC honors program is sponsoring “Honor’s Conference Week.” The theme is HBO with each day being a different theme corresponding to different HBO shows. Monday is “Band of Brothers,” Tuesday is “In Treatment,” Wedesday is “Gasland,” Thursday is “Sex in the City,” and Friday is “Flight of the Concords.” Some of the activities include [...]

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