February 6, 2008

Introducing Lyon Chat

Welcome to the first issue of Lyon Chat, an electronic newsletter for students who are researching their college choices. This e-newsletter is designed to give you information about what's going on at Lyon College. Lyon Chat will be published at least once a month, but there may be "special editions" as the news warrants. If you have questions or comments or need more information, please e-mail admissions@lyon.edu.

High school athletes encouraged to contact
coaches to arrange recruiting visits to Lyon

Are you a high school student who’s not ready to hang up the uniform? Consider Lyon College as an avenue to continue your athletic career. The recruitment process is nearly unknown to most high school athletes, resulting in a lot of students missing out on a great opportunity, and possible scholarship money as well. Lyon makes it easy for interested high school athletes to contact its coaching staff and arrange for a recruit trip.

Greek life continues to thrive on Lyon campus;
2 important events held at start of semester

The 2008 spring semester started off with two of the most important events of Greek life on the Lyon College campus:  Recruitment Week for the sororities and Rush Week for the fraternities. January 20 was filled with excitement as the first of three parties was held for the young women going through recruitment.

This month, Lyon's Student Activities Council (SAC) has several events planned for students. SAC events are free weekend entertainment for students.

Lyon students tour London theaters
on Nichols International Studies trip

Twelve Lyon College students recently returned from a trip to London, England, where they saw some of the best theater the city has to offer. The students traveled to London with Lyon College Theatre Professor Michael L. Counts as part of the Nichols International Studies Program.

Upward Bound Math-Science program
accepting applications for summer term

The Upward Bound Math-Science Program at Lyon College in Batesville is now accepting applications for the 2008 Summer Session. This is a six-week residential program for high school students who will be completing the 9^th, 10^th or 11^th grades this spring. The program will be in session June 7 through July 18 for seniors, and June 14 through July 18 for sophomores and juniors. Completed applications must be postmarked by March 14.

Snow day!

The snowfall last week provided an opportunity for Lyon students to enjoy some wintertime activities, such as building a large snowman on the Quad. The snow didn't last long as warmer temperatures melted it away quickly, but it was fun while it lasted.

Lyon's Japanese program receives grant

The Freeman Foundation has awarded Lyon College a grant of $25,000 in order to enhance the study of Japanese language and literature. The Japanese program at Lyon College has received grants from the Freeman Foundation since 2003. With the support of the Foundation, the college offers a minor in Japanese, established a tuition exchange program with Akita International University in Japan and hosts an array of cultural events.

Successful Preview Day held Jan. 26

Lyon College hosted abut 75 prospective students and a total of 175 guests Saturday, Jan. 26, for the final Preview Day of the academic year. The Enrollment Services Staff extends its appreciation to all faculty, staff and students for their assistance with the event. More photos from Preview Day.

Visiting Fellow in Creative Writing announced

M. Elaine Mar, winner of the 2008 Lyon College Visiting Fellowship in Creative Nonfiction, will visit Lyon in February for a public lecture and reading. She also will present a workshop on writing memoir. Mar has lived an ever-changing life. She went from living in a crowded Hong Kong tenement to attending college at Harvard to becoming a professor and an accomplished author. The public lecture begins at 11 a.m. Feb. 12 in Bevens Music Room. The public reading will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 in Bevens.

An expert on academic cheating will share his research on the subject with Lyon College students this month. Dr. Don McCabe, professor of management and global business at Rutgers University, will speak about academic cheating at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 in Nucor Auditorium on the Lyon College campus. The event, sponsored by the Convocations Committee, is free and open to the public.