Monthly Archives: May 2012

Drury’s team is eliminated in the semifinals at the SIFE National Exposition

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Mark Miller

Drury University’s SIFE team was eliminated in the semifinal round at the SIFE USA National Exposition in Kansas City, Mo. on Thursday, May 24. Brigham Young University-Hawaii emerged from League 1 as the champion. BYU-Hawaii is joined by Flagler College, Belmont University and Valdosta State in the finals. Continue reading →

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Drury’s SIFE team advances to the semifinals at the SIFE National Exposition

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Mark Miller

Drury University’s SIFE team advanced to the semifinals after day one of the SIFE USA National Exposition in Kansas City, Mo. on Wednesday, May 23. Continue reading →

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First class of Edward Jones Scholars graduates

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Mark Miller

Six of the first class of ten Edward Jones Scholars received their diplomas at Drury’s graduation on Saturday. Two others will graduate later this summer and one in December. Graduation is a major milestone for the program that has given opportunity to minority students and increased diversity at Drury Continue reading →

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Drury University adds a trustee and honors a long-time member

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Mark Miller

1988 Drury graduate Steve Edwards was elected to the Drury University Board of Trustees on Friday, May 11, 2012. Continue reading →

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Promising young Missouri scholars will be honored at Drury

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Mark Miller

The Drury Center for Gifted Education and Pre-College Programs in conjunction with the Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP), will honor more than 400 of Missouri’s most promising young scholars at a recognition ceremony on Friday, May 18 at 11 a.m. in the O’Reilly Family Event Center.
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Drury confers more than 600 degrees at spring graduation

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Mark Miller

Drury University conferred degrees to more than 600 students today in spring graduation ceremonies at the O’Reilly Family Event Center. Continue reading →

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A celebration of Drury on C-Street

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Mark Miller

Drury University celebrated the Grand Opening of Drury on C-Street with a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting on Thursday, May 10 at Drury’s C-Street location at 233 Commercial St. On Thursday night, Drury students, faculty, staff, alumni and trustees celebrated the opening.
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Two long-time Drury professors head into retirement

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Mark Miller

The end of the 2011-2012 academic year is the end of an era as two long-time Drury professors, Tom Parker and Ron Schie, head into retirement. Continue reading →

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Drury’s spring graduation ceremonies are Saturday, May 12

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Mark Miller

Drury University’s spring commencement ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 12 in the O’Reilly Family Event Center. The ceremony for the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies (CGCS) is at noon with the traditional Day School graduation to follow at 2:30 p.m. Continue reading →

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A Grand Opening celebration for Drury on C-Street

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Mark Miller

On Thursday, May 10 at 11 a.m., Drury and the Springfield Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting for Drury on C-Street. That evening, Drury students, faculty, staff, donors and community members will celebrate the Grand Opening of Drury on C-Street from 6:30-9 p.m. Drury on C-Street is located at 233 E. Commercial St. in Springfield. Continue reading →

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