Huntington Univ - February 2011 Archive
Students honored as Horizon Leadership
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, February 24th, 2011
Six incoming Huntington University freshmen have been named the recipients of the Horizon Leadership Scholarship for the 2011/12 school year.
Students from San Diego, Calif., to Auburn, Ind., were awarded the scholarship this year. This is the fourth year for the scholarship program.
“Each of these students embodies the spiritual, social, academic and leadership qualities of an exemplary Horizon student... Read More...
Smith, Lynn to present chamber concert
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, February 24th, 2011
Violinist Elizabeth Smith and cellist Robert Lynn will appear together at the First United Methodist Church of Warsaw at 2 p.m. March 6. They will present a program of string chamber music.
Smith is concertmistress of the Huntington University Chamber Orchestra where she also teaches violin, aural skills, class piano and music theory... Read More...
Theatre Company showcases seniors
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
After four years of studying everything from musical theater to Moliere, six graduating seniors in the Huntington University Theatre Department will present an entertaining evening of scenes and songs at 7:30 p.m. March 4 in the Merillat Centre for the Arts’ Zurcher Auditorium on campus.
The six graduating seniors include Mary Russell, a senior theater performance major from Columbia, Mo; Samantha Freeman, a senior theater performance major from Portland, Ind... Read More...
Diversity Initiatives to be Presented
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
Creating a diversified community in Huntington has led to the creation of the Harmony Initiative Task Force and the Horizon Leadership Program at Huntington University. On March 9, representatives from each program will present at the university’s Foundation Breakfast.
Launched in 2008, the Horizon Leadership Program is a collaborative effort between Youth for Christ/USA and Huntington University and is designed to attract and retain students of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds by providing educational, leadership and creative outlets... Read More...
Miller, McBrayer recognized
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
The Huntington University Peer Award recipients for February were Kevin Miller, associate professor of communication, and Grace McBrayer, director of first-year students and volunteer services.
The Peer Award, which began in 2003, promotes acknowledgement and recognition of the outstanding efforts of Huntington University faculty and staff members... Read More...
HU reports record spring enrollment
By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
Huntington University marked its second consecutive record-breaking enrollment this spring with a 1 percent increase in the traditional undergraduate student body.
For the spring 2011 semester, 982 students enrolled in one of the more than 60 undergraduate academic programs available on campus... Read More...
HU’s Fuse FM announces iPad giveaway
By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
Huntington University’s local radio station 105.5 WQHU Fuse FM has announced the “105.5 WQHU Fuse FM iPad Giveaway.” The contest will be happening daily on air and through Facebook, giving listeners prizes and entries for the grand prize drawing of an Apple iPad. The contest will run through May 3... Read More...
Merryman Athlete of Week
By Lamont Neal on Monday, February 21st, 2011
The Huntington University Athletic Department announced its Athlete of the Week for the week of February 21-27, 2011. Basketball freshman Shane Merryman earned the honor for his outstanding efforts during the week’s competitions.
Shane Merryman, a freshman elementary/special education major from Fort Wayne, Ind... Read More...
HU announces 2011-12 tuition rates
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, February 17th, 2011
Huntington University’s annual tuition is nearly $5,000 below the national average, and the modest increase approved for next year will help keep Huntington among the region’s best values.
As Huntington University strives to make education affordable for all students, the Board of Trustees has approved a moderate increase of 3... Read More...
‘Masked Marvels’ to wow audiences
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
See the eye-popping performance of Michael Cooper’s Masked Marvels and Wondertales at 7:30 p.m. March 1 in the Zurcher Auditorium of the Merillat Centre for the Arts at Huntington University.
Michael Cooper is a visual artist and virtuoso mime whose exquisite performances have dazzled audiences for nearly 30 years... Read More...
HU presents student voice recital
By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
Huntington University’s senior contralto Kaitlin Tippin and junior soprano Breana Balliet will present a combined vocal recital at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 in the Longaker Recital Hall in the lower level of the Merillat Centre for the Arts.
Kaitlin Tippin, from Bryan, Ohio, is a senior music business major... Read More...
High School Art Exhibit to open at HU
By Lamont Neal on Monday, February 14th, 2011
Huntington University will host its sixth annual High School Art Exhibit from Feb. 28 through March 10 in the Robert E. Wilson Gallery on campus.
The exhibit features works from high school students in Northeast Indiana. Each student who participates can enter up to three pieces in any medium... Read More...
Speed named Forester Athlete of the Week
By Lamont Neal on Monday, February 14th, 2011
The Huntington University Athletic Department announced its Athlete of the Week for the week of February 14-20, 2011. Women’s basketball freshman Pazia Speed earned the honor for her outstanding efforts during the week’s competition.
Pazia Speed, an elementary education major from Portland, Ind... Read More...
Brown and Schultz receive Scholarship
By Lamont Neal on Sunday, February 13th, 2011
As a result of a unique American Red Cross initiative, Huntington University student-athletes, Eric Schultz and Rebekah Brown, were each presented with a $500 scholarship at halftime of a women’s basketball game earlier this month for their commitment to promote the mission of the Red Cross... Read More...
Lecture Series to explore Jesus’ image
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, February 10th, 2011
Dr. Christopher Fee, professor of humanities at Gettysburg College, will examine “The Anglo-Saxon Christ Militant” during the Forester Lecture Series at Huntington University on Feb. 24.
The lecture will take place at 7 p.m. in the Zurcher Auditorium of the Merillat Centre for the Arts on campus... Read More...
HU launches Spring Phonathon
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, February 10th, 2011
More than 90 percent of Huntington University students receive some sort of financial aid whether that is through scholarships, grants, work study or loans. With recent cuts of nearly 40 percent to some government-provided financial aid programs, direct giving to the university is more important than even in making a Christ-centered education affordable to students... Read More...
Spring PE Classes at HU
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
Huntington University’s Department of Physical Education is offering a physical education program for children ages 4 through 5th grade this spring.
The department will have nine sessions from February to April. Class time is from 1:15 to 2 p.m. in the field house of the university’s Merillat Complex for Physical Education and Recreation... Read More...
Prevent leadership ‘burn out’
By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
It’s easy for leaders to feel “burnt out” in a world where they are constantly connected and always on the move. At Huntington University’s Leadership Luncheon on Feb. 23, attendees can learn some practical leadership actions to prevent “running out of gas” as Ed Vessels presents one of The Center of Leadership Studies Habitudes, “Emotional Fuel... Read More...
Schoeff earns Athlete of the Week honors
By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
The Huntington University Athletic Department announced its Athlete of the Week for the week of February 7-13, 2011. Women’s track senior Josann Schoeff earned the honor for her outstanding efforts during the week’s competitions.
Josann Schoeff, a psychology major from Huntington, Ind... Read More...
HU reschedules February blood drive
By Lamont Neal on Monday, February 7th, 2011
The Huntington University’s Joe Mertz Center for Volunteer Service blood drive set for Feb. 2 has been rescheduled for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 25 in the upper level of the Habecker Dining Commons due to weather cancellations.
If you were previously signed up or had a conflict for Feb... Read More...
Special guest director journeys to HU
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, February 3rd, 2011
Huntington University Theatre Company transformed the Studio Theatre into a beauty salon for its upcoming performances of “Steel Magnolias.”
Step inside Truvy’s beauty shop and sit a spell with the ladies of Chinquapin, La. This wildly popular play follows the ups and downs of six women whose relationships endure both the good and the bad: Truvy (Samantha Freeman), a woman who speaks her mind and cracks jokes and offers free advice and shampoo to her customers; Annelle (Mary Russell), Truvy’s new assistant who has no idea whether or not she is still married; Ouiser (Kate Smith), the town’s rich “wet blanket;” Miss Clairee (Lucy Luedeke), a peculiar millionaire with an unsatiable sweet tooth; and the town social leader, M’Lynn (Bethany Edlund), whose daughter, Shelby (Meagan Heffner) is preparing for her big wedding day... Read More...
