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Exams are wrapping up, and your Lancer will be home for the holidays soon, if they’re not already.

It’s a fun time of the year, but also hectic and, for some, stressful. So Longwood provided several days of “de-stressing” activities before and during exam week. These included
—Study Paws, where faculty and staff bring their canine friends to campus for students to pet and cuddle

Faculty and staff bring their canine friends to campus for students to pet and cuddle prior to exams.

—Late Night Breakfast, an event for all students, regardless of whether or not they have a meal plan, where faculty and staff volunteer to serve food and to help clean up afterwards
—Chair massages
—Taco bars and s’mores
—Craft making and puzzles

In between studying for and taking those exams, students squeezed some holiday cheer into their schedules. Holiday-themed events included
—Caroling in the Rotunda and Greenwood Library
—Peformances by student vocal and instrumental ensembles for the annual Holiday Dinner music scholarship fund-raiser

The Chamber Orchestra lined up and ready to take the stage for their portion of the evening’s entertainment at the annual Holiday Dinner, which raises funds for music scholarships.

—The Grand Illumination in the Rotunda
—Gingerbread crafts and holiday movies

I hope you enjoy the photos below!

Late Night Breakfast

Study Paws

Grand Illumination

—Sabrina Brown

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Registration now open for Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College faculty and staff. Go to https://forms.gle/wG7BGegTY47wwiVQ7 to register.

This meme just might capture how you and your students feeling around week 10. The cumulative effects of a semester’s worth of teaching, learning, completing assignments, and grading is affecting our energy levels and motivation. At the end of the semester, many of us have high-stakes assignments due, resulting in an increased workload for faculty and students alike. Just when we expect students (and ourselves) to be at our best, we sometimes lack the energy to sketch out the rest of the semester.  Looking forward to spring semester, perhaps we can “draw” the semester differently. Join CAFE and experts from across Longwood’s campus for strategies, tips, and suggestions on ways to improve course pacing to help maintain faculty and student well-being.

Hello! 

My name is Aiyana Henson. I’m currently a Junior Sociology major and Psychology minor at Longwood University. I’m a member of multiple organizations which include, Alpha Phi Omega, A.S.I.A., AFROH, and S.T.E.P., a service dog training, and education program. I’m also the Vice President of Sociology Club, and a Resident Assistant for Sharp Hall . Upon graduating college, I plan to become either an elementary school counselor or child therapist. Here on my e-portfolio, you can have a look at my resume, along with research projects that I’ve had the opportunity to be involved in during my time in college. If you have any questions about the research or projects I helped develop feel free to reach out to me via email.

Thank you

My email: Aiyana.Henson@live.longwood.edu

With both the men’s and women’s teams coming off Big South Championships and March Madness appearances, Longwood home basketball games are a hot ticket this season.

Now there’s even more reason to head to Farmville for a weekend basketball game—and we’re not just talking about the opportunity to get an in-person hug from your Lancer (though that is certainly an important selling point).

The Alumni Office has come up with an impressive package of lodging, activities and amenities for a price that’s just as impressive—and it’s available to all parents!

The package is available for any men’s or women’s home game weekend in January or February. Get in on this deal early (limited number of rooms available), and treat yourself or someone on your holiday list to a great weekend.

Cost is $150 with one night’s lodging or $300 with two nights’ lodging. Here’s what is included:

• Accommodations for one or two nights at Hotel Weyanoke (king or double queen), the stunning boutique hotel across High Street from campus
• Up to four basketball home game tickets for that Saturday
• Hors d’oeuvres and an open bar at the Shentel season ticket hospitality suite before the game
• Game-ready gear, including rally towels, face tattoos and limited-edition Go Wood T-shirts
• An exclusive VIP tour of the Joan Perry Brock Center (the future home of Longwood basketball, currently under construction) on the Friday afternoon before the game
• Optional guided campus tour
• $10 gift certificate for North Street Press Club, one of Farmville’s dining hot spots

Check out go.longwood.edu/bballvip for available dates, then make your reservation for one of the best weekends in the new year. Package cost includes the one-room accommodations and amenities for up to 4 people.

 If you have questions or need to customize your package, contact the Alumni Office at 434-395-2044 or alumni@longwood.edu.

—Sabrina Brown

My name is Kacy Lloyd and welcome to my personal identity development portfolio! I am currently in the Counselor Education Program at Longwood University focusing on the mental health track. Feel free to browse around my page and reach out to me if there are any questions. Thank you!