Bridgewater College offices will be closed starting at noon on Friday, December 20 through Wednesday, January 1 for the holiday season. Campus offices will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 2.

For those wishing to make a contribution to the College in this tax year, gifts can be made at bridgewater.edu/give or by mail to Bridgewater College, Box 33, 402 East College Street, Bridgewater VA 22812. Credit card gifts must be completed on or before December 31, 2024, to be counted as a 2024 gift. Checks must be postmarked on or before December 31, 2024. Please call 540-828-5448 with any questions, and we will return your call as soon as possible.

For any campus-related emergencies during the break, please call campus police and safety at 540-578-0652. Best wishes for a happy and safe holiday season!

Bridgewater College Announces 2021 Founder’s Day Award Winners

On-Campus brick building with sun peaking over the roofline

The first Tuesday in April marks Bridgewater College’s observance of Founder’s Day, an annual celebration of the College’s heritage and its founder, Daniel Christian Flory. Although the BC community was unable to gather this year for an in-person convocation ceremony, the College announced today the winners of the 2021 Founder’s Day Awards. The awards recognize the accomplishments of faculty members, staff members and one member of the senior class who exemplify the College’s commitment to excellence and to the vision of D.C. Flory.

Congratulations to this year’s winners:

Ben and Janice Wade Outstanding Teaching Award: Dr. Alan Eby, Professor of Psychology

Martha B. Thornton Faculty Recognition Award: Dr. Christine Carrillo, Associate Professor of Music

Faculty Scholarship Award: Dr. Mahan Ellison, Associate Professor of World Languages & Culture

Daniel Christian Flory Award: Heather Grant, Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine & Performance; Liz Howley, Assistant Dean of Students; Dr. Neal Rittenhouse, Associate Dean of Students & Psychologist

Founder’s Award: Gemma Leonard ’21

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