BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hollins University - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Hollins University X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.hollins.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hollins University REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T203000 DTSTAMP:20260421T005559 CREATED:20240911T180833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T135811Z UID:69746-1732129200-1732134600@www.hollins.edu SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Ailey School Student Performance Group DESCRIPTION:THEATRE SEATING IS SOLD OUT! All Tickets will now be for a live video feed.\nThe Ailey School honors the vision of Alvin Ailey\, founder of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre\, by providing the best professional dance education with a focus on multidisciplinary training.\n\nDancers from the Ailey School will offer a performance and a keynote address on the history of the Ailey company\, their relationship with college campuses and diversity\, and the importance of teaching and the arts. The dancers come from all corners of the world to train and perfect their craft in the Ailey style of dance which incorporates multiple techniques including ballet\, Horton\, Graham-based modern\, jazz\, West African\, Dunham technique\, and hip hop. Led by Rehearsal Director Freddie Moore\, the dancers are given the opportunity to share Mr. Ailey’s vision through valuable professional performance experience. This special event is part of the Hollins Distinguished Speaker Series.\nAdmission is free and open to the public\, but seating is limited\, and tickets are required (click here to reserve your space).  Once tickets in the theatre are sold out\, we will offer tickets to overflow seating in another location\, with a video feed from the event in the theatre. URL:https://www.hollins.edu/event/distinguished-speaker-series-ailey-school-student-performance-group/ LOCATION:Hollins Theatre CATEGORIES:Community Event,Dance,Dance M.F.A.,Open to the Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hollins.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AileySchoolDancersSM.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sheyonn Baker":MAILTO:bakersl@hollins.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T193000 DTSTAMP:20260421T005559 CREATED:20241202T162639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T163204Z UID:70163-1733682600-1733686200@www.hollins.edu SUMMARY:Winter Concert DESCRIPTION:The Hollins Choirs will present their holiday concert\, accompanied by the student orchestra\, guest musicians\, and local children in choir. Featuring a multi-lingual performance of “Silent Night” by candlelight. Please join us and let’s celebrate the holidays together! URL:https://www.hollins.edu/event/winter-concert/ LOCATION:duPont Chapel\, 7980 E Campus Dr\, Roanoke\,\, VA\, 24020\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concerts,Music,Open to the Public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T005559 CREATED:20250110T151130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T154835Z UID:70306-1736726400-1736812799@www.hollins.edu SUMMARY:Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting evening of trivia action! This dynamic competition features three engaging rounds where your knowledge will be put to the test. Whether you’re a trivia enthusiast or just looking for some fun\, you can participate solo or team up with friends to tackle challenging questions across various categories. \nCurrent Hollins undergraduate students are welcome to participate\, and the best part? There’s no need to register in advance – just show up ready to play! For those interested in forming teams\, you can organize your group beforehand or find teammates when you arrive. This is a perfect opportunity to showcase your knowledge\, meet fellow students\, and enjoy some friendly competition. URL:https://www.hollins.edu/event/trivia-night/ LOCATION:Goodwin PDR CATEGORIES:Community Event,Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Megan Canfield":MAILTO:canfieldm@hollins.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T183000 DTSTAMP:20260421T005559 CREATED:20241217T131042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T131242Z UID:70276-1737046800-1737052200@www.hollins.edu SUMMARY:Where Love Leads: Love as a Leadership Strategy DESCRIPTION:The first in the Batten Leadership Institute‘s “Leading Together” speaker series will explore why and how love can be an effective leadership strategy and how to apply that strategy in your daily life. Hollins University President Mary Dana Hinton extols that education and the liberal arts\, in particular\, demand the use of love as a leadership strategy. \nThe event will begin with a networking reception at 5 p.m.\, the presentation at 5:30 p.m.\, and a Q&A beginning at approximately 6 p.m. \nDr. Hinton is the thirteenth president of Hollins University. An accomplished higher education leader\, she currently serves as the president of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities board of directors. She is the author of Leading from the Margins: College Leadership from Unexpected Places. \nThe Leading Together speaker series seeks to facilitate learning and build community around the practice of leadership in Southwest Virginia. Sponsored by the Hollins Batten Leadership Institute and the William R. Kenan Jr. Leadership Endowment Fund\, the speaker series is free and open to the public. URL:https://www.hollins.edu/event/where-love-leads-love-as-a-leadership-strategy/ LOCATION:Ballator Gallery\, Moody Center CATEGORIES:Community Event,Lectures,Open to the Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hollins.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Where-Love-LeadsSM.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="LeeRay Costa":MAILTO:lcosta@hollins.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T005559 CREATED:20250110T185218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T163454Z UID:70310-1737367200-1737381600@www.hollins.edu SUMMARY:Inauguration Watch Party and MLK Day Reflection DESCRIPTION:The Inauguration Watch Party and MLK Day Reflection event creates a thoughtful pairing that bridges two significant moments in American civic life. The presidential inauguration represents the peaceful transfer of power and continuation of democratic traditions\, while MLK Day honors Dr. King’s profound impact on civil rights and social justice in America. \nHolding these observances on the same day in January offers a chance to explore their interconnected themes: \n\n\n Dr. King’s work was fundamentally about expanding democratic participation and ensuring all Americans could fully engage in civic life;\n The inauguration ceremony itself embodies democratic principles Dr. King fought to protect and extend to all citizens;\n Both occasions invite reflection on the ongoing work of strengthening democracy and advancing equal rights.\n\nThis event is intended for current Hollins students. Interested faculty and staff are also welcome.\n\n  URL:https://www.hollins.edu/event/inauguration-watch-party-and-mlk-day-reflection/ LOCATION:VAC 119 CATEGORIES:Community Event,Student Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hollins.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BrunchN-with-a-Dream-Updated.png ORGANIZER;CN="Megan Canfield":MAILTO:canfieldm@hollins.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T005559 CREATED:20250124T181820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T140850Z UID:70410-1738231200-1738249200@www.hollins.edu SUMMARY:Conflict + Collaboration Gallery DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce an exciting exhibition showcasing innovative student work from across our Conflict + Collaboration program. This gallery event will feature digital and print artifacts created by students from 11 different C+C sections. \n\nExhibition Highlights\nThe showcase demonstrates how our students have developed constructive dialogue skills essential for effective communication with classmates\, faculty\, family\, friends\, and prospective employers. Through their team projects\, students explore various approaches to fostering meaningful conversations and collaborative relationships. \n\nEvent Details\nDate: Tuesday\, January 30th\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nLocation: Ballator Gallery\, Moody Student Center \nJoin us for this J-Term 2025 exhibition and discover how our students are creatively and impactfully addressing communication challenges. \nFor additional information\, please contact Professor L. Costa at lcosta@hollins.edu. URL:https://www.hollins.edu/event/conflict-collaboration-gallery/ LOCATION:Ballator Gallery\, Moody Center CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hollins.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Conflict-and-Collaboration_GalleryFlyer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="LeeRay Costa":MAILTO:lcosta@hollins.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T005559 CREATED:20250109T185630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T135000Z UID:70299-1739404800-1739577599@www.hollins.edu SUMMARY:Leading Equity\, Diversity\, and Justice Conference 2025 DESCRIPTION:FIFTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE:\nEmbracing Difference\, Embodying Access\, Emphasizing Progress: Leading with Love\nHollins’ annual Leading Equity\, Diversity\, and Justice (EDJ) Conference aims to create an intentional and meaningful space to reflect\, learn\, and facilitate action toward making Hollins a more equitable and just community. We envision a conference that supports deep learning and engagement related to the central themes of this conference: Embracing Difference\, Embodying Access\, and Emphasizing Progress.\n\nQuestions? Contact Student Success\, Well-being\, and Belonging at 540-362-6072 or hackleyhuntdm@hollins.edu! URL:https://www.hollins.edu/event/leading-equity-diversity-and-justice-conference-2025/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hollins.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2025-Leading-Edge-banner_bSM.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dina Hackley-Hunt":MAILTO:hackleyhuntdm@hollins.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T005559 CREATED:20250120T201436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T201802Z UID:70361-1739784600-1739793600@www.hollins.edu SUMMARY:The Clothesline Project DESCRIPTION:The Clothesline Project at Hollins University is a visual display that bears witness to interpersonal violence (IPV). Each shirt represents a particular person’s experience\, illustrated by the survivor themself or by someone who cares about them. This project aims to raise awareness of the scope of IPV in so many lives in our community. T-shirt creation is open to students\, staff\, and faculty\, and your anonymity is protected.\n\nAll students\, faculty\, and staff are welcome. URL:https://www.hollins.edu/event/the-clothesline-project/ LOCATION:Upper Moody CATEGORIES:Community Event,Student Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hollins.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/clothesline-project-amy-sp-2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Shea":MAILTO:sheaar@hollins.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T180000 DTSTAMP:20260421T005559 CREATED:20250314T163333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T180048Z UID:70723-1742403600-1742407200@www.hollins.edu SUMMARY:Leadership in the Workplace: How Diversity of Experience Builds High-performing Teams DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful presentation by Laura Bradford Godfrey\, award-winning senior executive and founder across multiple industries\, from fashion brands to EdTech companies. Currently serving as chief operating officer of Louvelle\, a peer-to-peer fashion tech start-up.\n\nThis presentation will explore:\n\n The business case for leading diverse teams\n How diversity of experience leads to diversity of thought\n Why diverse thinking is crucial for high-performing teams\n Practical tools to encourage broader team participation\n\nThe Leading Together speaker series is sponsored by the Hollins Batten Leadership Institute and the William R. Kenan Jr. Leadership Endowment Fund. All events are free and open to the public. URL:https://www.hollins.edu/event/leadership-in-the-workplace-how-diversity-of-experience-builds-high-performing-teams/ LOCATION:Ballator Gallery\, Moody Center CATEGORIES:Community Event,Open to the Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hollins.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/BLI-March2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="LeeRay Costa":MAILTO:lcosta@hollins.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T005559 CREATED:20240603T195605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T145903Z UID:69338-1747562400-1747569600@www.hollins.edu SUMMARY:Commencement 2025 DESCRIPTION:More information regarding the comprehensive schedule for Commencement Weekend\, including the featured speaker\, will be provided in early March.\n\n  URL:https://www.hollins.edu/resources-for/parents-families/commencement/#new_tab LOCATION:Berglund Center\, 710 Williamson Rd NE\, Roanoke\, 24016\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Community Event,Open to the Public ORGANIZER;CN="Megan Canfield":MAILTO:canfieldm@hollins.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T193000 DTSTAMP:20260421T005559 CREATED:20260122T180953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T182255Z UID:73289-1770919200-1770924600@www.hollins.edu SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Edward Steffanni DESCRIPTION:Edward Steffanni is an American artist born in Ohio. He received his Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking from the Rhode Island School of Design. \nIn Edward’s interdisciplinary practice\, he examines the relationships between queerness\, concealment\, nature\, and spirituality using print media\, ceramics\, papermaking\, and performance. His work has been exhibited nationally and has received awards within those exhibitions. \nJoin the Eleanor D. Wilson Museum in hearing Edward discuss his artistic practice\, particularly in relationship with his spring exhibition in the museum\, Edward Steffanni: God-Shaped Hole\, on view from January 29 – April 18. \nReception to follow lecture. \nImage courtesy of Print Center New York. Photo by Argenis Apolinario. URL:https://www.hollins.edu/event/artist-talk-edward-steffanni/ LOCATION:VAC 119 CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Lectures,Open to the Public,Wilson Museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T193000 DTSTAMP:20260421T005559 CREATED:20260122T190027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T190500Z UID:73304-1771524000-1771529400@www.hollins.edu SUMMARY:Artist Talk & Exhibition Opening: Dara Hartman\, 2026 Frances Niederer Artist-in-Residence DESCRIPTION:Join the Eleanor D. Wilson Museum in welcoming 2026 Frances Niederer Artist-in-Residence Dara Hartman discuss her artistic practice\, particularly in relationship with her exhibition in the museum on view from February 19 – May 2. Reception to follow lecture.\n\nDara is a full-time studio artist based in Salt Lake City\, UT. She received a BFA from Virginia Tech and an MFA from Montana State University. After graduate school she moved to Washington and was an Adjunct Professor at Clark College in Vancouver\, WA and at Oregon College of Art and Craft in Portland\, OR. Most recently\, Dara’s life has taken her to Salt Lake City\, UT where she worked for 3 years as a product designer\, a design team leader\, and traveled to China to work with factories on model design and production. Since 2020\, she has been director of Hollins’ own annual Women Working with Clay Symposium. URL:https://www.hollins.edu/event/artist-talk-exhibition-opening-dara-hartman-2026-frances-niederer-artist-in-residence/ LOCATION:VAC 119 CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Lectures,Open to the Public,Wilson Museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T193000 DTSTAMP:20260421T005559 CREATED:20260122T182036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T182136Z UID:73299-1772128800-1772134200@www.hollins.edu SUMMARY:Guest Speaker Panel: Richard Conway & Rachel Fugate DESCRIPTION:Join the Eleanor D. Wilson Museum’s guest speakers Richard Conway\, PhD\, and Rachel Fugate\, M.A.\, as they discuss their research work in relation to the exhibition Cultivating History: Food\, Crops\, and Art on loan from the VMFA from January 29 – March 21. Reception to follow panel.\n\nRichard Conway received a PhD from Tulane University. A historian of colonial Latin America\, his research interests include the social and environmental history of Mexico. He teaches courses including: Early Latin America\, the History of Mexico\, and Indigenous Societies in Latin America. He has published articles in several journals\, including The Americas\, Colonial Latin American Review\, and Ethnohistory\, and his book\, Islands in the Lake: Environment and Ethnohistory in Xochimilco\, New Spain was published by Cambridge University Press in 2021. He also serves as the book review editor of Ethnohistory.\n\nRachel Fugate is Exhibitions Registrar at Delaware Art Museum. She joined DelArt from Lehigh University Art Galleries where she was the Collections Manager and Registrar. Previously she was the Collections Curator at the DeVos Art Museum of Northern Michigan University. Rachel holds an MA in Art History from Syracuse University where she focused on British art of the long eighteenth century. URL:https://www.hollins.edu/event/guest-speaker-panel-richard-conway-rachel-fugate/ LOCATION:VAC 119 CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Lectures,Open to the Public,Wilson Museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T005559 CREATED:20260312T181121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T115724Z UID:74135-1773360000-1773446399@www.hollins.edu SUMMARY:Leading Equity\, Diversity\, and Justice Conference 2026 DESCRIPTION:Hollins’ annual Leading Equity\, Diversity\, and Justice (EDJ) Conference aims to create an intentional and meaningful space to reflect\, learn\, and facilitate action toward creating a more equitable and just community. We envision a conference that uplifts participants\, while supporting deep learning and engagement related to the central theme of this conference: Breaking Ceilings\, Opening Doors: Reimagining Work and Leadership. URL:https://www.hollins.edu/about-hollins/commitment-to-access-and-excellence-for-all/leading-equity-diversity-and-justice-conference/#new_tab LOCATION:Hollins University Campus\, 7916 Williamson Road\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24020\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Lectures,Open to the Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hollins.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SSWBB-2026-LeadingEDJ-C3-banner_v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T005559 CREATED:20260416T184216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T201025Z UID:75110-1776902400-1776988799@www.hollins.edu SUMMARY:Day of Giving DESCRIPTION:Hollins Day of Giving provides a 24-hour unifying celebration to reflect on our Hollins memories\, connect with classmates\, and celebrate how Hollins helps us #MoveMountains with a gift in support of current students. It is also a time for us to demonstrate our collective commitment to philanthropy across the Hollins community. URL:https://alumnae.hollins.edu/s/1916/20/interior.aspx?sid=1916&pgid=1360&gid=2&cid=3197&ecid=3197&post_id=0 LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hollins.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/dog_2026_2-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T005559 CREATED:20250910T144650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T144545Z UID:71515-1779012000-1779019200@www.hollins.edu SUMMARY:Commencement 2026 DESCRIPTION:More information regarding the comprehensive schedule for Commencement Weekend\, including the featured speaker\, will be provided in early March.\n\n  URL:https://www.hollins.edu/resources-for/parents-families/commencement/#new_tab LOCATION:Berglund Center\, 710 Williamson Rd NE\, Roanoke\, 24016\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Community Event,Open to the Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hollins.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Hollins-University-Commencement-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Megan Canfield":MAILTO:canfieldm@hollins.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR