Huntington Univ - April 2011 Archive
Leadership Program to be Highlighted
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, April 28th, 2011
The Huntington County Leadership program is a resource to develop future leaders and foster community involvement. On May 11, attendees to the Huntington University Foundation Breakfast will hear firsthand how this program is benefiting the local community. This is the final Foundation Breakfast of the school year... Read More...
Film premiere
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, April 27th, 2011
The Senior Film Premiere at Huntington University will highlight the talented works of senior animation and film students on campus. The films will be shown at 8:30 p.m. May 11 in the Zurcher Auditorium of the Merillat Centre for the Arts.
The event will premiere completed productions that represent the culmination of the artistic journey of these digital media arts students... Read More...
HU students lobby legislators
By Lamont Neal on Sunday, April 24th, 2011
Ten Huntington University students participated in a Student Lobby Day in Indianapolis sponsored by the Independent Colleges of Indiana on April 20.
During the day, students talked to their individual representatives, including Reps. Matthew Lehman and Dan Leonard, and other state legislators, including Sen... Read More...
Northridge Middle School Takes First
By Lamont Neal on Sunday, April 24th, 2011
Northridge Middle School in Middlebury, Ind., took first place at the Huntington University Middle School Mathematics Competition on April 20.
Seventeen area middle schools competed Wednesday for individual and team awards in demonstration of mathematical abilities. The goal of the competition was to support and encourage the efforts of students seeking to achieve in mathematics... Read More...
DMA majors to display works
By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
The talented works of the Huntington University graduating digital media arts majors will be on display in the Robert E. Wilson Gallery in the Merillat Centre for the Arts from May 2 to May 11.
The exhibit will feature film, animation, puppets, posters, drawings and props projects from the graduating seniors... Read More...
HU to present free concert
By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
Join the Huntington University Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble for a free concert at 7:30 p.m. April 28 in Zurcher Auditorium of the Merillat Centre for the Arts.
The wind ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Robert Lynn, will perform a variety of selections, including “the Symphonic Suite from Star Trek” (2009) by Michael Giacchino, “Perthshire Majesty” by Samuel R... Read More...
EXCEL to host open house
By Lamont Neal on Monday, April 18th, 2011
The EXCEL Adult Degree Programs at Huntington University will host “Coffee & College” at 6 p.m. April 28 at the EXCEL site in Wabash, 1101 Colerain St.
This free event is open to adults interested in pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree through EXCEL’s one-night-a-week format... Read More...
JMC to host May blood drive
By Lamont Neal on Monday, April 18th, 2011
Huntington University’s Joe Mertz Center for Volunteer Service will host a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 2 at College Park Church, 1945 College Ave., Huntington.
The Joe Mertz Center hosts four blood drives each year in conjunction with the American Red Cross.
Individuals who are interested in donating blood may register online at Read More...
HU to host math competition
By Lamont Neal on Friday, April 15th, 2011
The annual Huntington University Middle School Mathematics Competition will take place April 20 in the Merillat Center for the Arts at Huntington University.
Seventeen area middle schools are scheduled to compete for individual and team awards in demonstration of mathematical abilities... Read More...
EXCEL to offer marketing degree
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, April 14th, 2011
Beginning this fall, the EXCEL Adult Degree Programs at Huntington University will offer a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing.
The new degree program will be available at EXCEL’s onsite campuses in Huntington and Columbia City. Using existing EXCEL business courses as a foundation, the program will include several courses unique to the marketing major, including advertising and salesmanship, digital marketing, public relations and social media, market research, and graphic design for marketing... Read More...
HU president presents
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, April 14th, 2011
Dr. G. Blair Dowden, president of Huntington University, will discuss “Leading Change” at the April 27 Leadership Luncheon on campus.
This luncheon will explore effective ways to help an organization and its employees to willingly implement changes. Change theorists will be cited, and several books will be recommended... Read More...
Final music recital
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, April 14th, 2011
The Huntington University Department of Music presents the third and final All-Area Music Student Recital at 4 p.m. April 27. The recital will take place in the Longaker Recital Hall inside the Merillat Centre for the Arts.
The recital will feature a variety of music majors and minors in vocal and instrumental solo or chamber music... Read More...
Akins, Wilson recognized
By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
The Huntington University Peer Award recipients for April are Arthur Wilson, director of urban scholarship and mentoring, and Susan Akins, registration services coordinator.
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 summer youth theatre camp
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
The Huntington University Department of Theatre announces the 2011 theatre summer youth camp production—"Disney’s High School Musical Jr."
The students of East High are back in school after summer vacation and everyone is talking about their summer adventures. In Ms... Read More...
Annual Longaker Honors Recital
By Lamont Neal on Monday, April 4th, 2011
The annual Longaker Honors Recital at Huntington University will showcase nine of Huntington University’s top musicians on April 19. The recital will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Zurcher Auditorium of the Merillat Centre for the Arts.
Each musician was chosen in a rigorous audition process... Read More...
HU's 113th Commencement exercises
By Lamont Neal on Monday, April 4th, 2011
Huntington University will host its 113th commencement exercises at 3 p.m. May 14 in the fieldhouse of the Merillat Physical Education and Recreation Complex. The university will award master’s, bachelor’s and associate degrees to 333 graduates. The university will also award three honorary doctorate degrees... Read More...
