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Lenoir-Rhyne announces audition calls for its 2021 Playmakers production of "Next to Normal." The auditions are Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. in Belk Centrum.

Flicker joined LR in 2002 and was promoted to head athletic trainer in 2011. In 2019, he was promoted to senior associate athletic director having covered nearly every team in his tenure.

Structures were upgraded, cleaned and offices were moved around to better utilize space on Lenoir-Rhyne's campus.

Phillips comes to LR from Davidson-Davie County Community College where he served as coordinator of engagement, persistence, retention and completion after spending four years at Winston-Salem State where he was assistant director for freshmen admission.

Moretz Stadium has served LR since 1924. Renovations will bring new grandstands, bleachers, a press box and President's Box, suites, concession areas, a new video board, entrances and more. Parking is also being added to the practice field for Bears Club members.

A veteran human resources manager with nearly 15 years of experience, Angelene Fortune was the senior strategic human resource business partner for HCA Healthcare, formerly known as Mission Health System, before being promoted to human resource manager.

Throneburg is tasked with collecting observational data on Louie the elephant to develop the NC Zoo's understanding of his daily behaviors. She is also tasked with recording interactions between Louie and the zoo's four females — Rafiki, Nekhanda, Tonga and Batir — as they integrate into a herd.

Moss is nearing completion of his doctoral degree from Princeton Theological Seminary, and he will teach courses on practical theology, Black church studies and hip hop culture.

Alumnus — and former Joe Bear mascot — the Rev. Todd Cutter is coming home to serve as university campus pastor and director of spiritual life.

Shreve has 16 years of experience in professional finances, including the last eight years in higher education for Salem College and the University of Mount Olive.

LR faculty and students participate in a national program offered by Interfaith Youth core to address vaccine hesitancy and help improve access to vaccination for underserved communities.

LR's strong sense of community and ability to navigate veteran-specific challenges have made it a military-friendly school with scores of veterans enrolled at LR in any given year.