A Newsletter for Alumni and Friends of North Carolina Wesleyan University
August 2023
NCWU Embraces New Freshman Class
North Carolina Wesleyan University held its 67th annual New Student Convocation August 15 in Minges Auditorium at The Dunn Center. President Dr. Evan D. Duff gave a warm welcome to over 300 new students who are embarking on their college experience, congratulating them on taking the next step in their educational journey. This year's guest speaker was Rhonda Vonshay Sharpe, a 1988 Wesleyan alumna and founder of the Women's Institute for Science, Equity and Race (WISER). Read more.
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Global Corporation Funds Sustainability Project at NCWU
North Carolina Wesleyan University has once again received Tree Campus USA® recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. To celebrate this achievement, Easyflyers® collaborated with the University to enhance its campus by creating more green space through the planting of additional trees, installing a gravel walkway and adding a natural teak wood bench. Read more.
Retired Admiral and Top Gun Fighter Pilot to Speak
Rear Admiral Mike C. Manazir, a retired United States Navy Two-Star Admiral and Top Gun Fighter Pilot, will return to NC Wesleyan (NCWU) on Thursday, September 21 from 7:00-9:00 pm for an event co-hosted by NCWU and the Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce. This FREE EVENT open to the public will be held in Minges Auditorium at The Dunn Center on NC Wesleyan's campus. Manazir will address the crowd on the topic of leadership and discuss his new book Learn How to Lead to Win. Read more.
NCWU Becomes an Affiliate of Bee Campus USA
North Carolina Wesleyan University has become an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program, designed to marshal the strengths of educational campuses for the benefit of pollinators. NCWU joins many other cities and campuses across the country united in improving their landscapes for pollinators.

"Here at Wesleyan, we strive to incorporate biodiversity throughout our campus and recognize the vital importance of bees to our environment, food supply and health," stated President Dr. Evan D. Duff. "As we join 170 Bee Campus USA universities throughout the country, we're proud to be 1 of only 8 universities in the entire state of North Carolina to receive this designation." Read more.
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Reserve Your Wesleyan Memorial Brick
Students, organizations, parents, alumni, and community supporters now have the opportunity to inscribe their names at North Carolina Wesleyan University. The Office of Advancement is selling bricks to be placed at the entrance located at the south end of the Pearsall Library addition, or at the Leon Russell Chapel entrance. Your brick will be a permanent tribute on the NCWU campus and a special way to support NCWU. A brick is a wonderful opportunity to honor a mentor, memorialize a loved one, commemorate an occasion or event, or simply make public your support to NCWU. Click here for complete ordering information.
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We're kicking off our 27th season of performing arts series on Friday, September 8 at 7:30 pm with the very funny and extremely talented 3 Redneck Tenors. The 2023-24 season will include five shows from a variety of genres with season tickets on sale now for $150. As a season ticket holder, you get a reserved seat at all five shows. Individual show tickets are also available with prices ranging from $20-$55. Call the box office at 252.985.5197 for more information.
Fantastic Little Paintings by artist, Bob Ross, is set to adorn the walls of The Mims and Gravely Galleries at The Dunn Center from November 2, 2023 through January 4, 2024. This will be the first time a Bob Ross exhibit has been to North Carolina and the largest exhibition ever seen under one roof globally. Open to the public..
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