Monthly Archives: September 2010

Drury commemorates Banned Books Week with a public reading

Drury University will observe The American Library Association’s Banned Books Week on Friday, Oct. 1. Students and faculty will read selections from many previously banned books on the steps of Olin Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free and the public is invited to attend and listen. Continue reading

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Drury University’s fall 2010 census reveals record enrollment

Drury University has a record enrollment of 5,625 students for fall semester 2010 following the census of the school’s multiple campuses and online programs. This figure includes adult evening and online programs, graduate classes and the traditional Day School. Continue reading

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Drury to offer a one-year Master of Arts in Communication degree

Drury University is launching an accelerated Master of Arts in Communication degree program. Students accepted into this competitive, ten-person cohort will be able to complete the entire master’s degree between June 1, 2011 and May 31, 2012, spanning summer, fall, and spring semesters during the calendar year. Students will complete degree requirements each May. Continue reading

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Musical portrays the lives of three influential Latin American women

The Core Ensemble will present a musical depicting the story of three historic Latin American females on Thursday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m. in Clara Thompson Hall at Drury University. Continue reading

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Drury will host a celebration to commemorate its 137th birthday

Drury University President Todd Parnell will cut the first slice of cake to help the campus celebrate the 137th anniversary of its founding. A celebration in Burnham Circle will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 27. Continue reading

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Drury University names a new Executive Director of Marketing and Communications

Jann Holland is the new Executive Director of Marketing and Communications (formerly University Communications) at Drury University. Holland replaces Bill Noblitt who left to pursue other opportunities. Continue reading

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Historian to discuss integration of black officers into the U. S. Navy

Paul Stillwell will recount his research on the Golden Thirteen, the first black officers to serve in the Navy, on Thursday, Sept. 23, at 11 a.m. in Stone Chapel at Drury University. Continue reading

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News media invited to tour the O’Reilly Family Event Center on Sept. 30

Members of the news media are invited to tour the O’Reilly Family Event Center on Thursday, Sept. 30, at 11 a.m. led by O’Reilly Family Event Center Director Myra Miller, Drury President Todd Parnell and Vice President for Athletics Dr. Edsel Matthews. Parking is available in Lot 7, just to the north of Harrison Stadium. Continue reading

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English students engage with professional writers, learn potential career paths

Drury University’s Department of English will host Working With Words, an English symposium, on Thursday, Sept. 23 and Friday, Sept. 24 in the Harwood Room of the Olin Library. The symposium is a celebration of creative writing, by professionals and students, while also exposing students to available career paths. Continue reading

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Acclaimed author and speaker to discuss learning disabilities at Drury

Drury University will host the Developing Successful Youth (DSY) conference on Sept. 24 in Clara Thompson Hall from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Author and speaker Rick Lavoie will present a talk titled, “It’s So Much Work to Be Your Friend: Helping the Child with Learning Disabilities Find Social Success.” Continue reading

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