http://www.greenville.edu/ News http://greenville.edu/permalink/251699/69545 Bring all the special ladies in your life out for a memorable afternoon of musical entertainment especially for moms. The Greenville College Concert Band will present its Mother's Day Concert on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at 4 p.m. in the Whitlock Music Center. Mon, 06 May 2013 15:50:03 CDT 251699 http://greenville.edu/permalink/251631/69545 Affirming the recommendation of the presidential search committee, the Greenville College Board of Trustees unanimously elected Dr. Ivan Filby as the College's twelfth president. Tue, 07 May 2013 10:16:34 CDT 251631 http://greenville.edu/permalink/247573/69545 When Kevin Kwilinski, graduate of the Class of 1990, accepted the position of CEO of Portola Packaging in Naperville, IL, he took a risk by leaving a senior role at a larger company where his career was advancing steadily. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:52:32 CDT 247573 http://greenville.edu/permalink/250551/69545 Are you a fan of Christian music? On May 3-4, 2013, Greenville College will host AgapeFest 2013. The festival will be held at the Bond County Fairgrounds in Greenville, Ill., where music fans of all ages can come and enjoy some of the genre’s most popular artists. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:46:28 CDT 250551 http://greenville.edu/permalink/250066/69545 Convenient, affordable, and effective - Karlene Johnson knows what kind of resources teachers want to help them teach the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for mathematics. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:32:13 CDT 250066 http://greenville.edu/permalink/249749/69545 AgapeFest 2013 is proud to offer the Racin' and Rockin' 5K as part of the weekend festivities at the Bond County Fairgrounds. Not only will it be a great way to support the local community, but it will also be an exciting opportunity for runners to do what they love during AgapeFest weekend. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:41:00 CDT 249749 http://greenville.edu/permalink/247557/69545 The three-year degree option coupled with scholarships from Greenville College or external sources can provide significant relief to middle class families with college-bound students. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:58:14 CDT 247557 http://greenville.edu/permalink/246309/69545 For the third consecutive year a Greenville College student received Best of Show honors at the local Student ADDY Awards. The school continues its sweep of Best of Show while accumulating an impressive 22 Gold and Silver ADDY Awards over the past three years. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:36:40 CST 246309 http://greenville.edu/permalink/245723/69545 On Feb. 8, Greenville College held a dedication ceremony for the new Light and Life Digital Media Center. The building provides much needed classroom space for one of Greenville College's growing majors. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:31:09 CST 245723 http://greenville.edu/permalink/245689/69545 Paul Reese, a 2008 graduate of Greenville College, will appear on today's episode of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," hosted by Meredith Vieira. Reese is a musicologist, but works as a financial sales consultant at PNC Financial Services. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:03:53 CST 245689 http://greenville.edu/permalink/243208/69545 Delfin Colon (Greenville College Class of '91) will always remember July 28, 2008 as a night of nerves. That was the night thirty thousand stadium spectators, 18 television cameras, and countless home viewers watched his major league debut calling balls and strikes behind home plate in Houston’s Minute Maid Park. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 08:30:20 CST 243208 http://greenville.edu/permalink/245146/69545 Fourteen Greenville College students traveled to Washington, D.C. to attend the 57th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 21. Greenville College Student Association President Maria Rodriguez shared her experience. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:29:54 CST 245146 http://greenville.edu/permalink/244034/69545 The Greenville College Factory Theatre will present the musical The Spitfire Grill February 6-9 at 7:30 p.m. The Spitfire Grill blends a folk and bluegrass-tinged score with a heartwarming story of renewal. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:47:25 CST 244034 http://greenville.edu/permalink/243476/69545 Megan Burt is a 2006 graduate of Greenville College. She went on to earn a Master of Divinity degree from Duke Divinity School in Durham, NC. Burt helps homeless individuals at an organization called Pathways to Housing DC. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:28:14 CST 243476 http://greenville.edu/permalink/239491/69545 Biomechanics captured Josh's interest when he was a student and athlete at Greenville College. With an aptitude for math and science plus a love for sports, he found an engaging new world in Dr. Robert Johnson's classroom studying exercise physiology and kinesiology. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:02:18 CST 239491 http://greenville.edu/permalink/239486/69545 She regards the guidance she received from her GC professors as a continual influence. "They nurtured so much more than just my intellect. I would consider myself deeply blessed to offer that same care to my students." Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:01:53 CST 239486 http://greenville.edu/permalink/242382/69545 Just released, The RECORD draws from survey data to capture the collective identity of GC graduates Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:16:27 CST 242382 http://greenville.edu/permalink/241612/69545 As a Greenville College student, Luke Rice developed a reputation for excellence. He explains, “I was never satisfied with just fulfilling the requirements for assignments in my digital media classes. The classes were designed to help me develop skills in my field, so I took full advantage of them by going the extra mile on every assignment possible.” Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:23:23 CST 241612 http://greenville.edu/permalink/240041/69545 When freshman Danica Garcia joined more than 40 other students last weekend on a trip to St. Louis for Greenville College's Urban Plunge, she hardly knew what to expect. An announcement in chapel days before hinted at work with refugees. The schedule she received listed activities like training, team building, and a service project, but offered few details. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:04:05 CST 240041 http://greenville.edu/permalink/240020/69545 The Greenville Choral Union and Orchestra will celebrate their 82nd performance of George Frideric Handel's oratorio Messiah on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. in the Whitlock Music Center on the campus of Greenville College (Greenville, IL). Wed, 28 Nov 2012 08:25:58 CST 240020 http://greenville.edu/permalink/239367/69545 Outstanding Young Alumna Jennifer Hanson-dePaula mixes business with pleasure daily. Experienced as a professional publicist in the music industry and tuned to the joy of helping others tell their stories, she and her husband, Marcus, own and operate a digital publicity and social media firm in Nashville. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:03:27 CST 239367 http://greenville.edu/permalink/239189/69545 On November 3, 2012, the Lincoln Academy of Illinois honored outstanding senior college students from each of the four-year, degree-granting colleges and universities in the state. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:04:21 CST 239189 http://greenville.edu/permalink/239040/69545 Like a lot of people, Ben Myette met his future spouse at college. "Unlike most people," he recalls with a chuckle, "I met my wife at the beginning of my third freshman year." Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:06:29 CST 239040 http://greenville.edu/permalink/239043/69545 The Greenville College football team has been invited to host the 2012 NCCAA Victory Bowl after finishing the season as a UMAC tri-champion with an overall record of 7-2 (7-1 UMAC). Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:16:51 CST 239043 http://greenville.edu/permalink/238218/69545 Greenville College graduates are sometimes called to serve abroad as they leave campus with a new degree and a passion for global impact. Jennifer Alig '04 puts a new spin on international service as she connects students from around the globe to Christian education in the United States. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:07:27 CST 238218 http://greenville.edu/permalink/237650/69545 "What is your major?" This is a question frequently asked of college students. Unless the response is a pre-professional degree, a second question usually follows: "What do you plan to do with that?" Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:04:47 CST 237650 http://greenville.edu/permalink/237237/69545 "My experience at Greenville College definitely gave me an edge. I graduated as an education major with a job doing exactly what I wanted to do. If that's not an edge, then I don't know what is," reasons Caleb Romoser, a member of the class of 2012. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:24:27 CST 237237 http://greenville.edu/permalink/237187/69545 “More is better” seems to be the resounding anthem of the band program this year at Greenville College. More bands, more musicians, and more performances add up to more enjoyment for participants and concert-goers alike. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:12:09 CDT 237187 http://greenville.edu/permalink/236331/69545 If A Master’s Guide to Successful Treasure Hunts is ever written, rule number one will be, “Have Rachel Vanausdoll lead the search.” Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:06:58 CST 236331 http://greenville.edu/permalink/236329/69545 With no job in sight after his graduation in 2009 from Greenville College, Humphreys put his education degree to work as a substitute teacher. Though he gained valuable experience and expanded his professional network, he still hoped for something more predictable and permanent. Last spring, he found it. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:59:18 CDT 236329 http://greenville.edu/permalink/235966/69545 Greenville College will host Global Impact Week Oct. 1 through Oct. 5. A variety of events are scheduled to encourage awareness and involvement in current humanitarian issues. Eighteen missionary and outreach groups from around the globe will be represented on campus. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:18:44 CDT 235966 http://greenville.edu/permalink/235510/69545 Greenville College was recently ranked among the top Midwest regional colleges in the 2013 edition of the U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges. Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:21:14 CDT 235510 http://greenville.edu/permalink/234769/69545 On September 20, Greenville College will celebrate its 120th anniversary. Just as students, faculty, friends and neighbors gathered to celebrate the college’s beginning 120 years ago; the entire Greenville community is invited to join in this celebration. Cake and punch will be served in the Sims Student Union starting at 1 p.m. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:18:47 CDT 234769 http://greenville.edu/permalink/234408/69545 The Greenville College campus was certainly buzzing this past week, as over 350 new students arrived for new student orientation. With their smart phones, iPods, backpacks and class schedules in hand, students joined our community from cities, small towns and suburbs from all over the United States, and the world. Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:59:12 CDT 234408 http://greenville.edu/permalink/233913/69545 The account of Greenville’s growing Chinese population offers a surprising true story of community collaboration and success. It shows how big ideas like global impact can occur in one’s backyard, even in quiet communities like Greenville. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:33:24 CDT 233913 http://greenville.edu/permalink/233815/69545 A world-renowned astronomer, an entrepreneur in public relations, and a retired local Greenville couple will receive Greenville College’s 2012 Alumni Awards. The Honorees include Distinguished Alumnus, Dr. Robert Joseph; Outstanding Young Alumna, Jennifer Hanson-dePaula; and recipients of the College’s Loyalty Award, Elliott and Cynthia Wiegand. Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:36:10 CDT 233815 http://greenville.edu/permalink/231689/69545 Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove will deliver a message titled “The Awakening of Hope” during Greenville College’s Convocation service August 29 at 9:30 a.m. in H.J. Long Gymnasium. Convocation is free and open to the public. Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:29:49 CDT 231689 http://greenville.edu/permalink/231022/69545 With a winning smile and self-assured poise, student Maria Rodriguez led this year’s processional of professors and graduates into Crum Recreation Center for commencement services. To the hundreds of assembled spectators who viewed the grand entrance, she appeared fully at ease leading the way. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:10:14 CST 231022 http://greenville.edu/permalink/230270/69545 The faces from the Class of 2012 add to the college’s continuing story of how small class size, hands-on research opportunities, and a strong liberal arts foundation shape academic excellence. Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:20:18 CDT 230270 http://greenville.edu/permalink/228468/69545 Twenty-eight of the 124 student-athletes named to the spring edition of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference All-Academic Team were student-athletes at Greenville College. Greenville College led all Conference schools with 67 total All-Academic honors this year, five of which were two-time recipients. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 23:26:42 CDT 228468 http://greenville.edu/permalink/228143/69545 In the world of competitive sports, coaches lead the way in shaping the performance of athletes. They also shape the work habits, attitudes, and character of their players. Greenville College is pleased to announce a new master’s level program tailored especially for coaches. Thu, 07 Jun 2012 08:50:10 CDT 228143 http://greenville.edu/permalink/227976/69545 Orange and black tents on Scott Field, festive banners flanking the columns on Ruby E. Dare Library, and more banners lining the walk by H.J. Long Gymnasium heralded Greenville College’s 120th Commencement. On May 26 and 27, the College conferred degrees on 468 students. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:05:24 CDT 227976 http://greenville.edu/permalink/227883/69545 More than 170 friends and alumni of Greenville College gathered in the Armington Center last Friday evening for GC’s annual President’s Society Dinner. Former president Robert “Ish” Smith, current president Larry Linamen, and future acting president Randy Bergen addressed members of the Society in a show of appreciation for their generous contributions to the College’s mission and work. Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:07:14 CDT 227883 http://greenville.edu/permalink/227826/69545 Shannon Nakai has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship. She will use her award to teach English at a university in Turkey. Nakai is the second member of Greenville College’s Class of 2012 to receive the prestigious award. Thu, 31 May 2012 08:55:46 CDT 227826