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SPRING 2008

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 NAIA selects Shorter/Rome to host national football championship

Shorter College, along with partners Rome and Floyd County, have been selected to host the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics’ national football championships for 2008 and 2009. Read more>

Plans moving forward for event

Following the public announcement that Shorter College and partners Rome/Floyd County will host the 2008 and 2009 NAIA National Football Championships, attention turned to the plans for the game and surrounding activities. Read more>

Timeline to a Decision
The Games
Championship Facts
Host Committee
The Site


FEATURES

If walls could talk...
By Tracy Batchelor

This article looks at the impressive musical career of Shorter’s Director of Bands Tom Smith as he is honored with the Jazz Ambassador Award from the International Association of Jazz Education. Read more>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reframing the words of Jesus
by Dawn Tolbert

Noted religion scholar Phyllis Tickle (’55) has published a new book, The Words of Jesus, which offers a “rich engagement with scripture.” Read more>

Love the Locals: Students on mission around the globe
by Tracy Batchelor

Through volunteer missions opportunities, Shorter students are serving Christ by serving others around the globe. Read more>

CAMPUS NEWS

Plans to pursue nursing program announced; Georgia Baptist foundation gives $200,000 grant

Publications praised

Shorter.edu wins Regional Award of Excellence

'A' Team: Advancement/Alumni staff gets new leadership

$550,000 renovation improves science laboratories

Donation of radio equipment enables 'industry standard' instruction

Davis Ministry Center director ‘passionate’ about equipping servants of Christ

Trustee chairman selected to serve as Chaplain of the Day for state senate

Shorter honors Mike Keown (’77) as 2007 Minister of the Year

Generous gift from Class of ’57 honors classmate

Shorter Chorale to perform at Vatican

Professional Studies celebrates 15 years

Golden Arches’ Rainforest courtesy of Shorter art students

A+ Faculty Accomplishments

ATHLETIC NEWS

Fall Sports Wrap-ups

Cross Country
Football
Soccer
Volleyball
Scholar Athletes
Lady Hawks think pink to fight breast cancer
Joneses address FCA coaches on "faith, family & football"

ALUMNI NEWS

Photo Gallery from Homecoming 2007 - ONLINE EXTRA!
Alumni Award Recipients
Class Notes
Celebrating 40 Years of the Shorter Chorale - ONLINE EXTRA!

 




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