Maryville Hosts Moroccan Educators During Exchange Visit
This week, after more than a year of planning, Alden Craddock, PhD, associate vice president and director for the Center for Civic Education and Democracy, welcomed a contingent of top-level education administrators and policy-makers from Morocco to Maryville University. They visited local schools to observe classrooms and meet with educators as part of an exchange… Continue Reading
Ben Carson, MD, to Make Campus Visit
Ben Carson, MD, celebrated pediatric neurosurgeon, will present the next lecture in Maryville University’s St. Louis Speakers Series at 8 p.m. on Nov. 30. The same day, he will make an appearance on campus at 12:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. [more …]
Springtime in Paris? You’re Invited!
The Center for Global Education is planning its second annual overseas alumni trip to France, May 8-21. The journey begins at the World War II battlegrounds and American Cemetery in Normandy, and then continues to Brittany, the Loire Valley and Provence. Four nights and three days of sightseeing in Paris will conclude the trip. [more …]
Dean McKee Explores Progressive U.K. Libraries
As part of her staff sabbatical, Genie McKee, PhD, dean of the University Library, toured the United Kingdom earlier this year to study the future of academic libraries and how they are evolving to meet the needs of today’s’ students. [more …]
Upcoming Events
Michele Norris – Maryville Talks Books Nov. 17 7 p.m. – Christ Church Cathedral Award-winning journalist, host of NPR’s All Things Considered, and author of The Grace of Silence: A Memoir. Co-sponsored by Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis Speakers Series with Ben Carson Nov. 30 8 p.m. Plus: On-campus presentation at 12:30-1 p.m., Auditorium. Free… Continue Reading
Campus Notes
CAB Representatives Receive NACA Honors During the recent National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) Mid America Regional Conference in Grand Rapids, MI, Maryville’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) received two awards. Peggy Dixon, president of CAB, was given the Mid America Outstanding Undergraduate award. CAB’s graphic designers also won the graphics competition for “Best 3-D Marketing… Continue Reading
Faculty Salutes
Dean Gulas Recognized as Cultural Pluralism Leader Charles J. Gulas, PhD, dean of the Maryville University School of Health Professions, was recently presented with the Cultural Pluralism Award by the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions. The award recognizes individuals involved in furthering the principle of cultural pluralism in the academic setting by demonstrating… Continue Reading
Grant Supports ‘Young Scholars’ Program
The Young Scholars Education Program, developed by Maryville’s School of Education in partnership with local schools, has been awarded a second $20,000 grant from the Saigh Foundation of St. Louis. The program is designed to increase diversity among students in gifted education programs. [more …]
Maryville is RCGA ‘Top 50′ Winner
Maryville University has been selected by the St. Louis Regional Commerce & Growth Association (RCGA) as a recipient of the 2010 Greater St. Louis TOP 50 Businesses Shaping our Future Award. This marks the second consecutive year Maryville has been recognized as a leader. [more …]
Students to Host Panel on Childhood Obesity
A public forum featuring presentations on environmental and social factors affecting childhood obesity will be hosted by Maryville students from 7-8:15 p.m. on Nov. 30 in the University Auditorium. A panel of experts will discuss the influence of parents, schools, government, media and the community on childhood obesity. [more …]
Alumni Profile
Scott Degitz, ‘96, ’01 Scott Degitz, ’96, is an award-winning teacher of advanced calculus at Parkway South High School—when he’s not acting in commercials or pursuing other theatrical endeavors.
Save the Date! Alumni Weekend 2011
Save the date for Alumni Weekend 2011: it will be held on campus, Sept. 22-24. The year 2011 markes the 50th anniversary of Maryville’s move west to the present campus. All alumni are welcome and encouraged to join us for this very special Alumni Weekend.
Student Group Promotes Organ Donation
STL BUDS – Sign The List; Buckle Up; Drive Safe, a non-profit organization created by students in Prof. Karen Tabak’s Accounting for Non-Profit Organizations course, encourages students to sign the back of their driver’s license in order to join the organ donor registry. In doing so, students may be reminded to drive safely. [more …]
Carroll Records First Win as Saints Coach
The Maryville University men’s basketball team defeated non-conference opponent, Principia, 65-47, on Nov. 13 in Moloney Arena. With the win, Coach Kevin Carroll recorded his first collegiate victory as head coach as the Saints tallied the second-best Division II era shooting percentage. [more …]
OT Students Publish ‘This I Believe’ Essays
Reflective essays written last spring by second-year students of Ashlyn Cunningham, assistant professor of occupational therapy, have been published on the This I Believe website. Cunningham modeled the assignment on the 1950s radio program This I Believe, that has been revived in recent years on National Public Radio. Through the writing process, students discovered a lot about themselves. [ more …]