http://www.greenville.edu/ News http://greenville.edu/permalink/251792/69545 When an unexpected challenge flashes before him on a ski run, sophomore Nathan Hood surveys the terrain, skillfully adjusts his response and attacks the slope. The Montana native’s proven ability to also smoothly adapt off the slopes bodes well for Greenville College this fall. That is when Hood, GC’s newly elected student association president, will attend to the challenges of overseeing a myriad of student activities. Fri, 10 May 2013 14:41:46 CDT 251792 http://greenville.edu/permalink/252263/69545 Greenville College will conduct its 121st commencement exercises on May 25 and 26. Master’s degree, adult degree completion, and off-campus partnership students will be recognized on Saturday, May 25, at 2 p.m. Undergraduate students will be recognized on Sunday, May 26, at 3 p.m. Tue, 14 May 2013 11:40:28 CDT 252263 http://greenville.edu/permalink/251778/69545 Just back from their inaugural spring performance tour in Branson, Mo., the Greenville College Jazz Band is excited to present their final on-campus concert of the semester, “Jumpin’ at the GC Side.” Join them Tuesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. in the Whitlock Music Center for an evening full of boogie-woogie, swing, and Latin jazz. Wed, 08 May 2013 15:50:16 CDT 251778 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/251382/69545 Greenville College alumna Christy Edwall '08, of Seattle, Washington, was recently awarded a prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship. Wed, 01 May 2013 13:40:25 CDT 251382 http://greenville.edu/permalink/250996/69545 GREENVILLE, IL – Senior pre-med student Simon Martin received the Maxwell award at the Twenty-first annual Richard W. Maxwell Memorial Lecture. The lecture, given for those interested in the field of medicine, was presented by Dr. David B. Crandall, a 1961 graduate of Greenville College. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:32:49 CDT 250996 http://greenville.edu/permalink/250690/69545 Collins' lecture is presented by the Greenville Religion and Science Society, a local faith and science initiative of Greenville College intended to serve the college and surrounding community by providing opportunities for engagement with issues related to Christian faith and science through lectures, films, readings and discussion groups. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:01:15 CDT 250690 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/248509/69545 Dedicating Saturdays and evenings to completing tax forms has little appeal for anyone. Still, nine Greenville College accounting students each committed about 100 hours this tax season to preparing federal and state returns for low-income families. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:50:25 CDT 248509 http://greenville.edu/permalink/247571/69545 It is fitting that Mike Malone would choose Missouri, the "Show-Me" state, as home to the charter school he conceived. Evidence drove his design of South City Preparatory Academy (SCP), and evidence continues to drive its growth. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:12:57 CDT 247571 http://greenville.edu/permalink/249495/69545 The Greenville College Choir (Greenville, Illinois) will perform a concert with the Kingsbury Ensemble at Memorial Presbyterian Church (201 S. Skinker Blvd., St. Louis, MO) on Saturday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:44:55 CDT 249495 http://greenville.edu/permalink/247576/69545 This year's entertainment awards season has kept Lesley Burbridge busy attending high profile events with clients. Whether walking red carpets in Los Angeles at award shows like the SAG Awards and Oscar events, jet setting to New York's Fashion Week for the Heart Truth Red Dress Collection Fashion Show, accompanying clients on national media tours, or attending the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., for Lesley it's just another day on the job. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:07:05 CDT 247576 http://greenville.edu/permalink/249363/69545 The Greenville College Factory Theatre is proud to present Three from Thebes, April 10-13 at 7:30 pm. The production is a collection of plays by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles: Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigonê. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:25:20 CDT 249363 http://greenville.edu/permalink/247578/69545 When Enoch Poon reserved a booth to sell Chinese dinners at AgapeFest '86, he wanted to give concertgoers a taste of China and make some money in the process. Though he lacked cash, supplies and manpower, Poon - soon to graduate with a major in computer science and mathematics - was rich in resourcefulness. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:12:23 CDT 247578 http://greenville.edu/permalink/248229/69545 Dr. Pamela Gay will present at Greenville College on Wednesday, March 27 at 3:30 p.m. Gay is an American astronomer, writer, and podcaster focused on using new media to engage people in science and technology. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:54:16 CDT 248229 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/246391/69545 On Thursday, February 4, over 180 area high school students representing 10 different high schools, their choir directors and family members joined us on campus for the 40th Annual Greenville Choral Festival. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:53:01 CST 246391 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/246172/69545 About 300 students and faculty leaders representing more than 30 colleges and universities from across the U.S. and Canada gathered for this year's conference, titled "From Here to Shalom: Participating in God's Plan for Universal Flourishing." Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:00:00 CST 246172 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/245769/69545 MTV’s 24-hour college network, mtvU, today revealed the categories and nominees for the “2013 mtvU Woodie Awards.” Greenville College’s The Madison Letter is up for the “Chevrolet Sonic College Artist Woodie.” Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:06:59 CST 245769 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/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/243017/69545 The Greenville College Choir (Greenville, Illinois) is pleased to announce its concert itinerary for 2012-2013. Founded in 1927 by Dr. Robert W. Woods, the Greenville Choir has attained a widespread reputation for performing sacred choral music of the highest quality. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:51:32 CST 243017 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/243020/69545 When the students in Arley Cornell's learning group divvied up assignments last semester for their senior capstone project (COR 401), Arley, a digital media major, accepted the task of summarizing their work in an animated video. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:25:46 CST 243020 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/242643/69545 The “courage to walk by faith” took Dr. Jeff Wilson and his family on a journey to what might seem like the farthest corners of the earth: Bujumbura, Burundi. Dr. Wilson spent seven weeks as a visiting music professor at Hope Africa University, and while the subject matter was familiar, the rest of his family’s experience was anything but. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:29:08 CST 242643 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/240898/69545 Greenville College invites you to the third annual Christmas by the Fireside concert on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Whitlock Music Center. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:34:00 CST 240898 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/239663/69545 Steve Mislich was focused on one thing while jogging through New York City in the rain - just make it to the audition. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:07:54 CST 239663 http://greenville.edu/permalink/239375/69545 A 1961 Greenville College graduate, Joseph was one of 12 astronomers to propose the Infrared Space Observatory (ISO) to the European Space Agency. The ISO launched in 1995 and succeeded in giving astronomers new and better definition of objects in space. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:02:59 CST 239375 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/237654/69545 Many esteemed speakers have visited Greenville College through the years, and Dr. Stanley Hauerwas will rank among the most notable when he comes to campus on Nov. 26. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:45:02 CDT 237654 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/237400/69545 The Greenville College Factory Theatre will produce William Shakespeare's classic comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream, October 31 through November 3 at 7:30 each evening. Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:23:34 CDT 237400 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/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/234433/69545 Runners, mark your calendars. RaceMaker Productions will bring the Panther 5K Road Race to Greenville College on October 20 as part of Homecoming Weekend. The race will feature professional chip timing. It begins at 8:00 a.m. on College Avenue near Spruce Street. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:46:16 CDT 234433 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/235555/69545 The honors program at Greenville College has a new look, a new name - the McAllaster Scholars Program - and a new $12,000-a-year scholarship for students who follow the honors path. Just out, the latest RECORD highlights the pursuit of academic excellence at GC and the English professor who inspired renewed commitment to honors study, Elva McAllaster, or "Dr. Mac." Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:10:14 CDT 235555 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/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/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/229728/69545 July 1 marked a new chapter in leadership at Greenville College as Dr. Randy Bergen assumed the role of acting president. Bergen fills a void left by the recent departure of former president, Dr. Larry Linamen, who accepted a position at California Baptist University in June. Mon, 03 Sep 2012 08:35:53 CDT 229728 http://greenville.edu/permalink/228706/69545 Many of Greenville College’s newest alumni, the Class of 2012, face uncertainty as they step out into a world of unknowns. As students, they saw parents lose jobs, family homes plunge in value, and loved ones struggle under the burden of debt. The latest issue of The RECORD looks at the challenges they face in life after college and how members of the greater college community can help. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 19:26:07 CDT 228706 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/228053/69545 “First teaching at Greenville College at the age of 22, she has served this institution faithfully for 40 years,” said President Larry Linamen of Cecelia Ulmer, professor of communication and the newest recipient of the College’s W. Richard Stephens Outstanding Faculty Award. Sat, 09 Jun 2012 07:50:24 CDT 228053 http://greenville.edu/permalink/228242/69545 Each year, the prestigious President's Citation is awarded to the Greenville College graduating senior who has demonstrated the highest academic achievement in the context of a Christian liberal arts program. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:35:59 CDT 228242 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 http://greenville.edu/permalink/226770/69545 The Greenville College Art Department and Shoal Dance Art Association (Greenville College art alumni) are calling for submissions of artwork from friends, colleagues and former students of the late Guy Chase for an exhibit in his honor. Mon, 14 May 2012 09:59:26 CDT 226770