Bishop Beat October 2023

A Newsletter for Alumni and Friends of North Carolina Wesleyan University

October 2023

Tolson Awarded Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award

For his great career in serving the region's people and needs, North Carolina Wesleyan University presented Norris Tolson with the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award at their Homecoming game on Saturday, October 14. Mr. Tolson is the Vice President of Special Projects for the Carolinas Gateway Partnership. The award is presented to a community leader who best exemplifies excellence in character, leadership, service to the community and a commitment to spiritual values. Read more.

The Mims Gallery at The Dunn Center

November 2, 2023 through January 4, 2024

This is the first time a Bob Ross exhibit has been to North Carolina. With over 75 paintings, this will be the largest exhibition ever seen under one roof globally!

Open to the public. Tickets are $15 per person with free admission for children under five. Tickets make great stocking stuffers or gifts!

®Bob Ross name and images are registered trademarks of Bob Ross Inc. ®Bob Ross Inc. Used with permission.

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Wesleyan to Offer Hybrid MBA Program

North Carolina Wesleyan University will soon be launching an additional option for its popular Master of Business Administration (MBA) with its new hybrid program starting January 2024. As an F1-Visa Qualified Program, international students can continue their education in the states immediately after earning their undergraduate degree. This 12-month, interactive program allows students to work and attend accelerated day classes. Each class will be offered 50% face-to-face and 50% online with classes held during the day in 8-week terms. Read more.

Alumni Release Music

Two graduates of North Carolina Wesleyan's Entertainment Arts Music Production program recently released music under the University's 301 North Records label. Will Plyler '21, released his 10-song album, "Who I Am" on September 22. Joshua Strausser '20 released his 5-song EP "Rose" on October 1. Both are available on all streaming services. Click on the cover photos on the right for the link to each.

301 North Records is the official record label for releasing and promoting music produced by current students and alumni of the Music Production degree program, as well as by faculty, staff, and local musicians connected to the University. For more information, contact [email protected] 252.985.5112.

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.

NCWU Admissions

No matter where you are in life, NC Wesleyan offers 33 undergraduate, 34 minor and 4 graduate programs which vary from a traditional residence campus experience to the flexible, convenient, and affordable Adult Studies Program.

Call or visit today! www.ncwu.edu/admissions

252.985.5200

Graduate & Professional Programs

Build your professional value today with one of Wesleyan's Master Degrees. NC Wesleyan's graduate tuition rates are extremely competitive compared to other graduate schools in the U.S.

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science in Criminal Justice

Master of Public Health

Master of Science in Strategic Leadership