Monthly Archives: February 2011

Rumors comes to Drury University

The Drury University Department of Theatre will present Rumors by Neil Simon. Directed by Robin Schraft, the play opens on Wednesday, March 2 at 8 p.m. in the Wilhoit Theatre (in the Breech School of Business Administration building). Continue reading

Posted in Releases | Tagged , | Comments Off

Drury students and faculty will contribute a new sculpture to First Friday Art Walk

The First Friday Art Walk on March 4 will introduce a new experience to Art Walk regulars: a three dimensional project created by the Drury and Springfield community will be on display in the basement of Gelato Mio. In the works since the fall, this art project is the first of many that will be displayed around the downtown area in the future. Continue reading

Posted in Releases | Comments Off

In memoriam: Former Drury Professor and Dean Dr. Allen Eikner

Drury University is saddened to learn that former Dean of the College Allen Eikner died on Monday, Feb. 21 at the age of 91 after a battle with cancer.
Continue reading

Posted in Campus Notes, Releases | Tagged | Comments Off

Drury University has its second highest spring enrollment of all time in 2011

Drury University has a spring semester enrollment of 5,389 students. This figure, from the recently concluded university census, includes adult evening and online programs, graduate classes and the traditional Day School. Continue reading

Posted in Releases | Tagged , , | Comments Off

Drury University to offer Social Media Certification webinar in March

Drury University will launch an eight-week webinar beginning March 8 for its Social Media Certification. Deltina Hay, author of The Social Media Survival Guide, will lead the class. Continue reading

Posted in Experts, Releases | Tagged , | Comments Off

An architect challenges people to think differently about pollution on Feb. 24 at Drury

Jorge Otero-Pailos will challenge listeners to think differently about pollution and our cultural relationship to it on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. in Clara Thompson Hall at Drury University. Continue reading

Posted in Releases | Tagged , | Comments Off

Temple Grandin speaks of a life of challenges and accomplishments

Temple Grandin will present a talk focused on her life of challenges and successes with autism, on Thursday, March 3, at 11 a.m. in the O’Reilly Family Event Center at Drury University. The event is free and open to the public. Continue reading

Posted in Releases | Tagged , | Comments Off

Drury’s Certificate in Environmental Sustainability equips professionals with knowledge and skills

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Feb. 14, 2011 — Drury University’s Department of Environmental Programs will offer a Certificate in Environmental Sustainability (CES) in the summer of 2011. This 5-day program is designed for working professionals and students. This is an opportunity to … Continue reading

Posted in Releases | Tagged , | Comments Off

A tradition continues: Peter and the Wolf at Drury

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Feb. 14, 2011 — Drury University will present its annual Peter and the Wolf concert on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the O’Reilly Family Event Center. The performance at 10:30 a.m. is free … Continue reading

Posted in Releases | Tagged , , | Comments Off

Author and privacy expert to speak at Drury University

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Feb. 10, 2011 — Author and attorney Frederick Lane will discuss privacy in the modern-age on Thursday, Feb. 17, at 11 a.m. in Clara Thompson Hall at Drury University. After five years working as an attorney, Lane started … Continue reading

Posted in Releases | Tagged | Comments Off