FALL 2008
COVER STORY
Going Global
The astronauts on the Apollo 8 mission left Earth with very specific goals. While they completed the tasks assigned and helped pave the way for the lunar landing, the defining moment of their journey came as the orbiter rounded the Moon and the astronauts saw this earthrise.
In a post-mission interview, astronaut and photographer Bill Anders said that they went on the mission to learn about the Moon but that they really learned lessons about the Earth and about themselves.
Such defining moments are an important part of the educational process and a primary goal of Shorter’s commitment to providing global experiences for each student. Though these may take the form of a study-abroad excursion, a Chorale tour or a mission trip, one fact remains the same: students return home never seeing that home or themselves in quite the same way.
Every Stone Has a Story: Israel 2008
Italian Itinerary: Chorale Tour 2008
Upcoming Travel Opportunities
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FEATURES
Life-long friends achieve life-long dream
By Glenn Matlock / Neighborhood News
Over the past 46 years, childhood friends Joan Hale McMillian and Nonia Wages Smith have shared a rare and unbreakable bond – a deep and abiding connection that has sustained them through their darkest valleys and prodded them on to the next mountaintop.
On May 3, after four years of great personal sacrifice, they finally reached the pinnacle of the most arduous climb of their lives. At the age of 51, Joan and Nonia graduated summa cum laude from Shorter College. Read more>
A man on a mission
by Tracy Batchelor
What does research have to do with reaching unbelievers for Christ? Well, if Shorter College alumnus Ed Stetzer (’88) is involved, the answer is “a lot.” Through his role as director of research for LifeWay Christian Resources and as LifeWay’s missiologist in residence, Dr. Stetzer is quickly becoming a go-to figure for those seeking to understand – and reach – the people of today. Read on to discover how his research has made him a man on a mission. Read more>
CAMPUS NEWS
Shorter and partners Rome/Floyd County ready to host NAIA football championship - SEE THE ONLINE EXTRA!
New faces in leadership posts
Saluting excellence in education
IT staffer recognized for service
Three faculty members promoted
Sports publications earn national awards
All for a good cause
Recent improvements heighten campus safety efforts
Summer missionaries hail from the Hill
Foundation gift helps with residence hall improvements
Harbin Clinic gift targets nursing
Grant from TG funds scholarships
Alumna makes first trip to Hill since 1942 - SEE THE ONLINE EXTRA!
Shorter community has ties to 2008 Olympic games - SEE THE ONLINE EXTRA!
Former professor Helen Ruchti publishes devotional guide with an Italian twist
A+ faculty accomplishments
ATHLETIC NEWS
Shorter Hawk is national champion in high jump
Men's soccer team has highest GPA in nation; scholar teams honored
Shorter athletics records best year in history
Competitive cheerleading comes to the Hill
ALUMNI NEWS
Ibrahim remembered as a ‘Founding Father’ of American college soccer
Class Notes
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