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  1. May 2008

    1. Fri 5/9

      1. 7:30pm

        Senior Vespers

        The seniors plan a vespers service for their families, faculty and staff, to be held in Rudd Auditorium. A reception follows the vespers program at the home of President and Mrs. Livesay.

    2. Sat 5/10

      1. 9:30am

        Commencement

        Bryan's 76th Commencement is scheduled today on the Triangle. In case of inclement weather, it will be held in Rudd Auditorium. Members of the Class of 1958 will be recognized on their Golden Graduation anniversary.

    3. Mon 5/12

      1. 9:00am

        Minimester

        Students enroll in select courses offered daily from 9:00 a.m. to noon for three weeks.

    4. Wed 5/14

      1. 9:00am

        Last day to register

        May 14 is the last day students can register for summer academic credit.

  2. June 2008

    1. Mon 6/9

      1. 8:00am

        Summer Online Courses

        Summer online courses begin on Monday, June 9, 2008. Contact Tabitha Bechler at 423-775-7558 or distance@bryan.edu

  3. July 2008

    1. Tue 7/8

      1. 8:00am

        Summit Student Conference

        Session 1: July 6-18. Go to http://bryan.edu/summit for more details.

  4. August 2008

    1. Mon 8/18

      1. 8:00am

        Faculty Workshop

        Faculty meet to plan and discuss matters related to the academic year

    2. Tue 8/19

      1. 8:00am

        Tuition payment

        Tuition payments are due on this date.

      2. 8:00am

        Faculty Workshop

        Faculty meet to plan and discuss matters related to the academic year.

    3. Wed 8/20

      1. 8:00am

        Faculty Workshop

        Faculty meet to plan and discuss matters related to the academic year.

    4. Sat 8/23

      1. 8:00am

        New students arrive

        New students arrive on campus and begin to familiarize themselves with Bryan by engaging in planned activities.

    5. Mon 8/25

      1. 8:00am

        Continuing students arrive on campus

        Continuing students return to campus to begin the fall semester.

    6. Tue 8/26

      1. 8:00am

        Registration

        Students register for classes today.

      2. 7:00pm

        Convocation

        This is the formal opening of the academic year. Dr. D. Michael Lindsay, assistant professor of sociology and assistant director of the Center on Race, Religion and Urban Life at Rice University, will be the speaker. A reception will follow.

    7. Wed 8/27

      1. 8:00am

        First day of classes

        This is the first day of classes in the fall semester.

      2. 11:00am

        Spiritual Life Conference

        Spiritual emphasis chapel and evening meetings are held Wednesday and Thursday, August 27 and 28, and Friday morning, August 29, to open the fall semester.

    8. Thu 8/28

      1. 11:00am

        Spiritual Life Conference

        Spiritual emphasis meetings are held at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 27 and 28, and Friday at 11 a.m., to open the school year.

    9. Fri 8/29

      1. 11:00am

        Spiritual Life Conference

        The last meeting of the Spiritual Life Conference is scheduled for 11 a.m. today.

    10. Sat 8/30

      1. 9:00am

        All-College Picnic

        Faculty, staff and families, and students enjoy an all-day outing. Activities may include swimming and sports events. A picnic lunch is served.

  5. September 2008

    1. Mon 9/1

      1. 8:00am

        Highlight/Labor Day

        Classes are in session. Prospective students visit campus to acquaint themselves with Bryan's facilities and academic programs.

      2. 8:00am

        Highlight

        Students come to campus for a tour, attend classes and chapel, have lunch in the dining room, and receive financial aid and admissions information. They may meet with professors, coaches, and students.

    2. Fri 9/5

      1. 8:00am

        Drop/Add

        Last day to add/drop course. Last day to drop a course and recieve applicable fee/tuition refund related to course. Only withdrawals processed after this date.

    3. Thu 9/18

      1. 8:00am

        Illuminate

        Students visit the campus, have a tour, attend classes and chapel, and receive financial aid and admissions information. Students may meet with professors, coaches and students, and stay in a residence hall, experiencing campus life at night.

      2. 12:00pm

        ILLUMINATE

        Prospective students visit the campus September 18 and 19, to acquaint themselves with the facilities and academic programs.

    4. Thu 9/25

      1. 7:00am

        Bryan Center for Critical Thought and Practice

        "The Church: What's the Point?" Sept. 25, 7 p.m., Rudd Chapel; Sept. 24, 11 a.m., Rudd; Sept. 26, 7 p.m., Rudd; Sept. 27, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Speakers: Dr. W. Gary Phillips, Dr. Chip Henderson, and Rev. Scotty Smith.

    5. Mon 9/29

      1. 7:30pm

        Hilltop Players Fall Play

        The Hilltop Players will present a fall play in Brock Hall.

    6. Tue 9/30

      1. 7:30pm

        Hilltop Players Fall Play

        Hilltop Players will have a fall production.

  6. October 2008

    1. Wed 10/1

      1. 7:30pm

        Hilltop Players Fall Play

        Hilltop Players will present their fall production in Brock Hall.

    2. Thu 10/2

      1. 7:30pm

        Hilltop Players Fall Play

        Hilltop Players will present their fall play in Brock Hall.

    3. Fri 10/3

      1. 12:00pm

        HOMECOMING

        Alumni gather at Bryan to reminisce, enjoy activities, attend a soccer game and a banquet.

      2. 7:30pm

        Hilltop Players Fall Play

        Hilltop Players will present their fall play in Brock Hall.

    4. Sat 10/4

      1. 7:30pm

        Hilltop Players Fall Play

        Hilltop Players will present their fall play in Brock Hall.

    5. Fri 10/10

      1. 5:00pm

        Fall Break

        Fall Break is October 13-17. There is an accelerated schedule on Friday, October 10, and the break begins after classes that day. Students return to campus on Sunday, October 19.

      2. 5:00pm

        Fall Break

        Fall break begins after classes on Friday, October 10, and students return to campus Sunday, October 19. There is an accelerated schedule on October 10.

    6. Wed 10/22

      1. 8:00am

        Day of Prayer

        There are no classes on Day of Prayer. Faculty and student groups meet to pray during the day, and a special chapel service is planned.

    7. Thu 10/30

      1. 7:30pm

        Hilltop Players Fall Play

        Hilltop Players will present their fall play on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30, 31, and Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m., Rudd Auditorium

  7. November 2008

    1. Fri 11/7

      1. 12:00am

        ILLUMINATE

        Prospective students visit Bryan's campus Thursday and Friday, November 7 and 8, and familiarize themselves with the facilities and academic programs.

    2. Fri 11/21

      1. 7:30pm

        Music Department

        The Music Department will present a full stage production of "Elijah" in Rudd Auditorium.

    3. Sat 11/22

      1. 7:30pm

        Music Department

        The Music Department will present a full stage production of "Elijah."

  8. December 2008

    1. Mon 12/15

      1. 8:00am

        Last day to WP/WF

        This is the last day students may drop classes with either a Withdraw Passing or Withdraw Failing status.

    2. Tue 12/16

      1. 8:00am

        Final Exams

        Students attend class and take final exams as scheduled during this week. Finals beginn on Tuesday, December 16 and end on Friday, December 19.

    3. Fri 12/19

      1. 5:00pm

        Christmas Break

        Friday, December 19, 2008, is the last day of classes/final exams for the fall semester. Students leave after the final class/exam for Christmas break and return on Monday, January 12, 2009.

      2. 7:30pm

        Commencement

        December graduates have their commencement exercises in Rudd Auditorium at 7:30 P.M.

  9. February 2009

    1. Fri 2/6

      1. 8:00am

        Presidential Scholarship Weekend

        Students are invited to come to campus for interviews as part of the Presidential Scholarship process.