• Return to Normal University Operations on Thursday, Feb. 20

    Lenoir-Rhyne University will return to normal university operations on Thursday, Feb. 20, at our all of our campus locations—Hickory, Columbia and Asheville. Classes will resume as scheduled, and all offices will be open.

    UPDATE: Feb. 20, 9:15 a.m. (from Academic Affairs)
    Due to the recent weather changes in Hickory, you may opt to move your classes to remote delivery today if you have concerns about safely traveling to campus. If you choose to hold classes remotely, please notify your students and your dean as soon as possible.

    For those holding in-person classes, we ask that you exercise flexibility with attendance policies, understanding that some students may face transportation challenges or safety concerns. Students should not feel compelled to risk unsafe travel conditions to attend class.

    Please communicate your teaching plans to your students and your dean.

    Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring everyone's safety while maintaining academic continuity.

Campus Calendar & Event Planning

Organizing a successful and well-attended event starts with advanced planning and getting the word out to the LR and local community. 

Event Marketing 101

The first step to planning any event is to think about why you're having it and what you hope to achieve. Consider these strategic questions to help you gain the necessary focus for your event planning and marketing. 

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Event Planning Timeline & Checklist

After you've determined the purpose, likely audience, available resources, venue, budget, etc., it's time to attack the timeline and checklist.

View Event Planning Timeline & Checklist

Calendar Best Practices

Marketing and Communications follows best practices for the listing of events on the campus calendar to comply with accessibility requirements, university policies, university style and to maximize reach in attracting attendees for events.

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Calendar Policy & Guidelines

The Lenoir-Rhyne University calendar is the university's central, comprehensive events calendar. The calendar informs and connects the campus community with the wide array of events offered at LR. If you have questions regarding the calendar contact us at digital.team@lr.edu.

Please note: The Events Calendar Policy and Guidelines is subject to change without notice.

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