Two faculty members find themselves in the homestretch of their collegiate teaching careers. Kitty Wasemiller, professor in the Department of Art and Design, and Dr. Tony Ash, professor in the College of Biblical Studies, will retire at the conclusion of the spring semester. Wasemiller, program director of the interior design program, taught ... [Read More…]
GST professor shares expertise at Princeton
CoCoGraduate School of Theology professor Dr. Jeff Childers traveled to Princeton University at the end of January to participate in an exclusive conference regarding the works of a historic church father. Childers, Carmichael-Walling chair of New Testament and early Christianity, is one of only a handful of experts worldwide when it comes to ... [Read More…]
The Optimist Print Edition: 09.11.13
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Bible majors to see tuition reduction
A tuition reduction for Bible majors has been approved and will be implemented for next year's incoming freshmen. Dr. Robert Rhodes, provost, said the College of Biblical Studies offered the initial idea, and campus leaders met to discuss the possibilities. "We met as a campus leadership looking at everything from financial aid to admissions ... [Read More…]
Interim named dean of CBS
Dr. Ken Cukrowski has been appointed to dean of the College of Biblical Studies. Cukrowski has served the position in an interim capacity since last March. Dr. Robert Rhodes, provost, sent an email to faculty and staff announcing the appointment on Thursday evening. "Dr. Cukrowski brings extensive experience to this role, including 14 years in ... [Read More…]
The Optimist Print Edition: 02.13.13
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CBS dean candidate cancels interview
Dr. Eddie Sharp, pulpit minister at University Avenue Church of Christ in Austin, has withdrawn his candidacy for dean of the College of Biblical Studies. Dr. John Weaver, chair of the CBS dean search committee, thanked Sharp for his consideration and service in an email on Monday. "After a process of discernment, Dr. Eddie Sharp has withdrawn ... [Read More…]
Three to interview for CBS dean
The College of Biblical Studies Dean Search Committee has selected three candidates for campus interviews. On Jan. 8, Provost Robert Rhodes announced in an email to faculty and staff that the search committee would be interviewing Dr. Ken Cukrowski, Dr. Mark Hamilton and Dr. Eddie Sharp for the position of dean of the College of Biblical ... [Read More…]
Faculty member continues ministry despite illness
Dr. Charles Siburt, who have served in the College of Biblical Studies for more than two decades, continues his battle against a form of cancer that affects plasma cells. He and his family are waiting to see if his conditions improve from his latest treatment, during which he spent four weeks at Zale Lipshy Hospital in Dallas. Dr. John Siburt, ... [Read More…]
Bible department to redesign courses, degrees
The Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry will implement several changes including condensing the number of degree programs they offer to two and adding four new courses to the schedule. Changes will be implemented in the fall of 2012. When the department began looking at significant changes that were taking place concerning course ... [Read More…]