By Lori Bredemeyer, Copy Editor Seven faculty and staff members received awards Friday for their service to the university at the Faculty and Staff Appreciation Dinner. Donna Currens Davis, administrative coordinator for Human Resources, said some of the recipients were shocked, happy and humble. The recipients were: Dr. Jon Ashby, Faculty ... [Read More…]
Archives for May 2004
Former students helping recruit future students
By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer As Amber Wiard joined the many freshmen who flocked to campus two years ago amid the whirlwind of Welcome Week activity, she wondered, "Why am I here?" For many students, such as Kathleen Spivey, sophomore chemistry major from College Station, the answer was easy. She came because her family attended; it wasn't ... [Read More…]
McDonald Hall to become freshman men’s residence: New housing program will group those in business, Bible
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor McDonald Hall, which houses sophomore women, will become a living and learning community for freshman men in the colleges of Biblical Studies and Business Administration. Dr. Mimi Barnard, director of Residence Life Education and Housing, said men enrolled in either the Bible or business University 100 courses ... [Read More…]
Seniors set to graduate Saturday: Ceremonies split to accommodate largest-ever graduating class
By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer The largest graduating class in university history will walk across the stage Saturday in two separate ceremonies. Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement are combined this year, with commencement for the colleges of Business Administration, Biblical Studies, Nursing and Applied Studies at 11 a.m. in Moody Coliseum, ... [Read More…]