Huntington Univ - February 2012 Archive

Economic Development in Huntington

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Economic development is arguably one of the top issues facing the City of Huntington. On March 14, join Huntington Mayor Brooks Fetters and Tom Wall, president of the Huntington County Commissioners, at the Huntington University Foundation breakfast as they discuss progress and initiatives in both the city and Huntington County... Read More...

HU students to spend break serving

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Several students from Huntington University plan to spend their spring break traveling. Some will see the lights of the big city while others will venture to exotic locations — all with the goal to serve.

HU’s Joe Mertz Center for Volunteer Service will send three teams of students to Port-au-Prince, Haiti; Philadelphia; and Zacapa, Guatemala, from March 12-16... Read More...

HU student film recognized

By Lamont Neal on Friday, February 24th, 2012

A film created by Huntington University animation students has once again been recognized by a Fort Wayne advertising competition.

“What Remains,” a senior film project by 2011 graduates, won a silver award at 2012 Fort Wayne American Advertising Federation’s Addy Awards on Feb... Read More...

Annual theater showcase

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

The Huntington University Theatre Department invites the public to attend the annual Senior Showcase at 7:30 p.m. March 2. The evening will highlight six seniors graduating from the theater department. The evening’s showcase will take place in the Zurcher Auditorium of the Merillat Centre for the Arts... Read More...

Logan to Speak at Lecture Series

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

Author and professor of religion and African and African American studies James Samuel Logan will speak on the idea of ‘good punishment’ in civil society during the Forester Lecture Series on March 6.

The lecture will take place at 7 p.m. in the Zurcher Auditorium of the Merillat Centre for the Arts at Huntington University... Read More...

Fandana to feature film festival

By Lamont Neal on Friday, February 17th, 2012

Calling all filmmakers!

Huntington University is seeking submissions for its first annual Fandana Film Festival on Aug. 10-11.

Filmmakers can submit works for the film festival in the categories of narrative, documentary, animation in addition to a special one just for high school students... Read More...

Medical Director to Present at Lecture

By Lamont Neal on Friday, February 17th, 2012

Huntington University will host Dr. Robert Crook, medical director for the Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Ind., to speak about palliative care at 4 p.m. March 2 in Hiner Hall of the Science Hall. The seminar is part of the Gerald D. Smith Lecture Series in the Natural and Mathematical Sciences... Read More...

Counseling Program to Host Spring Visit

By Lamont Neal on Monday, February 13th, 2012

Huntington University’s graduate counseling program will host a visit day from 2 to 6:30 p.m. March 5.

The Master of Arts degree in counseling offers students educational experiences both in and out of the classroom. Some of the program’s distinctives include broad theoretical thinking, commitment to community impact, intentionality in faith integration and experienced faculty... Read More...

HU mourns loss of Barlow

By Lamont Neal on Saturday, February 11th, 2012

From G. Blair Dowden, President of Huntington University

“Huntington University today is mourning the loss of a longtime professor and dear friend, Jack P. Barlow Sr.

Professor Barlow served Huntington University (then Huntington College) for 32 years, after which he was named Associate Professor Emeritus of History and Political Science in 1999... Read More...

Roush, O�Rourke recognized

By Lamont Neal on Saturday, February 11th, 2012

The Huntington University Peer Award recipients for February are Margaret Roush, director of alumni, and John O’Rourke, radio and television supervisor.

The Peer Award, which began in 2003, promotes acknowledgment and recognition of the outstanding efforts of Huntington University faculty and staff members... Read More...

HU annual high school art exhibit

By Lamont Neal on Friday, February 10th, 2012

The 7th Annual Huntington University High School Art Exhibit will be held in the Robert E. Wilson Gallery on campus from Feb. 23 to March 8.

This juried invitational exhibit will feature works of art from regional high school students.

The awards reception will be held from 6-7:30 p... Read More...

Greek Classic �Medea� on HU Stage

By Lamont Neal on Thursday, February 9th, 2012

Passion, jealousy, revenge. This drama will unfold on the HU mainstage as the Huntington University Theatre Company presents the classic Greek tragedy, “Medea.”

After being left by her adulterous and manipulative husband, Jason (Josh Kessler), King Kreon banishes Medea (Kate Smith) from the land... Read More...

HU Students Selected for Competition

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Five Huntington University business students will compete in the I-69 Collegiate Innovation Challenge 2012 hosted by the Grant County Economic Growth Council on Feb. 10-12.

This regional business competition, held in Warsaw, Ind., will challenge area college students to create a solution to a social problem scenario... Read More...

Owning an HU plate easier than ever

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Indiana residents can now easily purchase a Huntington University license plate while helping to fund student scholarships.

Through the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, current and former Foresters can purchase a specialized Huntington University license plate for their passenger cars, trucks, recreational vehicles and motorcycles... Read More...

HU recognized for diversity initiatives

By Lamont Neal on Monday, February 6th, 2012

Huntington University has been recognized with The Robert and Susan Andringa Award for Advancing Racial Harmony for its “best practice” programs in the area of racial and ethnic diversity.

The Andringa Award is presented each year by the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities... Read More...

JMC hosts service emphasis week

By Lamont Neal on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

One selfless act of service can make an impact in the world — no matter how big or small. The Joe Mertz Center strives to inspire all students to make a difference in their communities through Christian service. Given the organization’s mission, the JMC is hosting a week-long service emphasis week beginning Feb... Read More...

HU launches innovative program