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American & Turkish Journalists To Address “Speaking of God in a Secular Culture” at March Conference Explore the role of religion in public life as two noted journalists address the important topic of "Speaking of God in a Secular Culture" on Tuesday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Rochester College. John Seigenthaler, American writer and political figure, and Mustafa Akyol, Turkish journalist and author, will discuss their cultures’ approach to freedom of religious … [Read more...]
"I meant what I said and I said what I meant. A person's a person, no matter how small!" Rochester College’s theatre department will present Seussical, a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza over two weekends in November. One of the most performed shows in America, Seussical, by Stephen Flaherty, Lynn Ahrens and Eric Idle, brings to life everyone’s favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and Jojo, a little … [Read more...]
Rochester College was named to the 2013 Military Friendly Schools® list, which honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus. The 2013 Military Friendly Schools® list is coordinated by Victory Media, a media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life. “Inclusion on the 2013 list of … [Read more...]
Back from cancer, Rochester College prof plans return to Israeli dig Five years ago, when Craig Bowman last visited Israel, he could never have guessed what it would take to get there again. A professor of Old Testament at Rochester College, Bowman expected to return to Israel in 2010 with students to continue working on an important archeological dig. Instead, he went on a harrowing personal journey to stay alive. Now back to work after 18 months off, he is hoping to raise the money … [Read more...]
Rochester College’s theatre department will present A Pilgrim’s Progress, by Katie Fridsma. In this modern musical adaptation of John Bunyan’s classic allegory, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Christina leaves the City of Destruction to travel to the Celestial City, facing trials and learning about the Christian walk along the way. It is a timeless epic about salvation and the Christian life. Performances of A Pilgrim’s Progress will be Thursday through Saturday, September 20-22 at 7:30 … [Read more...]
In just one season, Rochester College Head Basketball coach Klint Pleasant has made his mark not only as a winning coach, but also as the leader of a team honored for its character on and off the court. On June 1, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, the governing body for approximately 350 small-college athletics programs in the United States, honored Pleasant as the Association of Independent Institutions 2012 NAIA Coach of Character. The AII Conference, made … [Read more...]
"So, good night unto you all. Give me your hands, if we be friends. And Robin shall restore amends." Rochester College’s theatre department presents Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Modern, energetic, and abridged, Rochester College’s production of this Shakespearean comedy features a young couple realizing the hardships of true love. Confronted by many obstacles, forces beyond their control conspire to bring ruin to their fairytale ending. See how everything resolves … [Read more...]
Rochester College’s Music Department will present a showcase featuring the Rochester College A Cappella Chorus and the Rochester College Concert Band on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. The 50-member chorus will present a program spanning many years and nationalities. Lotti's “Cruxifixus” represents early baroque Europe, while Moses Hogan's arrangement of "I Can Tell the World" represents a 20th-century vision of 18th century African-American spirituals. Other works include music by Eric … [Read more...]
Adams and Rochester will be bringing their “A” games to Oakland University in the 42nd Annual Crosstown Showdown on Friday, January 13, 2012. On the line: Bragging rights for the best basketball team in the city. The Girl’s Varsity teams will tip-off the hoops hysteria at 6:00 p.m. Veteran Coach Fran Scislowicz (21st season) will lead Adams against third year Lady Falcons coach Adam Sheldon. Last year, Adams took back the title from Rochester with a 50-36 victory. Will it be … [Read more...]
The 70-member Rochester College Concert Band includes RC undergraduates and faculty, students from other area colleges, advanced high school musicians and adult community members. The concert will feature one of the greatest and best-known overtures ever written: “Poet and Peasant” by Von Suppe. A beautiful transcription of “Lux Arumque” by Eric Whitacre and the spicy “Italian Rhapsody” by Julie Giroux will also be performed. The second half of the concert will include new and … [Read more...]
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