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While sharing their talent with Greenwood-Lander Performing Arts patrons was the primary focus of a Feb. 10 visit by members of the Chamber Orchestra Kremlin, the group's founder and director, Misha Rachlevsky, passed along some musical knowledge to area strings students in the form of a master class on the Lander University stage.

Trumpet virtuoso Dr. David Champouillon will be the featured performer when the Lander University Wind Ensemble takes the stage for its first performance of the semester on Tuesday, Feb. 22.

Lander University business students will put their skills and knowledge to good use when they host a marketing and technology seminar for small businesses on Tuesday, Feb. 15, in the conference room of the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce.

Seven Lander University students recently competed for the title of Miss Lander University 2011. During the pageant, sponsored by the Music Educators National Conference, contestants were judged on their performance in an interview session and competitions in talent, casual wear and formal wear.

Four Lander University seniors will bring their directing talent to the Josephine B. Abney Cultural Center Greenroom Theatre during the university's annual Student-Directed One-Act Plays. Pictured, from left, are: Ashley Ulmer of Covington, Ga., Dustin Kelly of Enoree, Rachel Perry of Saluda and Madison Bull of Columbia.

Lander University conferred degrees upon 189 graduates at the university's fall commencement ceremonies in December. Sharon Johnson, Lander University assistant professor of mass communication, delivered the motivational addresses during the ceremony.

Lander University assistant professor of music Dr. Robert Kelley, left, and associate professor of music Dr. Chuck Neufeld, right, will play leading roles in Lander's "Valentine's Collage Concert," coming to the Josephine B. Abney Cultural Center Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 11.

Strategies for developing and sharpening business leadership skills will be the focus of a professional development program presented by Lander University's Continuing Education Office beginning in March.

As the memories of the 2010 holiday season have slowly melted away along with the snow, many will remember the goodwill initiatives on the Lander University campus that helped many children of all ages have a joyful Christmas. One of the people at the forefront of such an initiative, and one of Santa's many helpers, was Tommy Tumblin, a custodian at Lander who dons a Santa suit and fluffy beard to become "Tommy Claus" each year.

Lander University's Department of Art is presenting a diverse collection of student photography at Meridian in Uptown Greenwood through Jan. 31. Titled "Project 403," the exhibit features work by six students from Jon Holloway's advanced photography class.