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January 25, 2012 - North American Mission Board (NAMB) president Dr. Kevin Ezell was the featured speaker Tuesday at Shorter University’s weekly chapel service. Dr. Ezell spoke to students, faculty and staff about his family, his service with NAMB, and delivered a sermon centered on scripture from Acts 20: 17-24.
January 18, 2012 - JoAnna Davis, a junior nursing major from Carnesville, Ga., was recently crowned Miss Shorter University 2012. JoAnna was awarded her crown and title sash on Feb. 12 at the Historic DeSoto Theatre in downtown Rome by Kaitlin Pauley, Miss Shorter University 2011. As part of her prize, JoAnna received a $2,000 scholarship and has earned a chance to compete in the Miss Georgia Scholarship Pageant later this year.
See more photos from the 2012 Miss Shorter Scholarship Pageant
November 30, 2011 - Shorter University students were treated to Midnight Breakfast on Monday, Nov. 28.
As a Shorter event that can be traced back several decades, Midnight Breakfast became a bona fide hilltop tradition during the early to mid 1990s.
In the photo above, Dr. John Connell, chair of the Christian Studies Department, Tracy Batchelor, assistant director of Student Engagement and Success, and Shorter University Provost Dr. Craig Shull, fill students’ plates with traditional breakfast fare.
Timed to coincide with finals week, Midnight Breakfast is served to students by faculty and staff members in hopes that service with a smile (plus a little extra protein) will boost performance on final exams.
Ever wonder how much food is served? According to Aramark Food Services, last year’s breakfast included 60 pounds of bacon, 20 pounds of sausage links, 30 pounds of sausage patties, 40 pounds of eggs, 10 pounds of grits, 360 biscuits, five gallons of gravy, 30 pounds of butter, 40 pounds of pancake mix, five gallons of syrup, 100 waffles and eight boxes of hash browns.
November 9, 2011 - Beautiful autumn colors decorate the Shorter campus for fall in this photo submitted by student Stephanie Hettrick.
October 26, 2011 - Students in a parasitology lab taught by Christopher Brown, assistant professor of biology, are shown taking part in a collecting trip. Here, students Brooke Blankenship and Alex Teague look at aphids on goldenrod.
Photo provided by Christopher Brown, assistant professor of biology
October 20, 2011 - Shorter celebrated a weekend full of fun activities as part of Homecoming 2011. On Friday night, the fun started with a cookout in the front circle, followed by live music from a local band. Several Shorter alums took the stage to perform in the Alumni Showcase, and the evening was capped off with an exciting pep rally in the front circle.
Saturday morning’s events featured a Lady Hawks alumni basketball game, an alumni baseball game and a special Ep Sig tea. Later in the afternoon, Hawks fans gathered to tailgate before the football game. In the photo above, cheerleaders pumped up the Homecoming crowd as they watched the Hawks soar to victory over Belhaven, 30-13.
Photo by Alan Storey, freelance photographer
View photo galleries from the events held on Homecoming Weekend
October 12, 2011 - Shorter University sophomore Tayler Hayes sketches a pine cone as part of an art exercise last week. Tayler and her classmates enjoyed an “open-air” class last Thursday, allowing them to take in the warm sunshine and nice autumn breeze while completing projects for class.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
October 3, 2011 - The Alpha Chi National Honor Society at Shorter University is proud to announce its 2011-12 officers: Jocelyn Tow, president; Susanna Polley, vice-president; Megan Seddon, secretary; and Trae Zablan, treasurer. Alpha Chi promotes academic excellence and exemplary character among students from all disciplines, and members must be in the top 10% of their junior or senior class. In 2011, Shorter Universty was also recognized as a Star Chapter, one of only 37 Alpha Chi schools nationally, to achieve such a distinction.
Dean Sabrena Parton emphasizes, "Alpha Chi is not just about being well-rounded academically, but also about giving back to the Shorter community. Alpha Chi sponsors academic speakers, participates in service activities, and provides peer role models of achievement for all students. We are very proud of these students." In 2012, Alpha Chi
members will have the opportunity to attend the regional convention in Baltimore by presenting on various topics and competing for awards. At the 2011 national convention in San Diego, Cheryl Culp, Senior General Studies Major, won the top Brown's Graduation Supplies Prize in Communication for her presentation, "A Dual Process Analysis of St.
Jude's Advertising." She was one of only 28 winners from across the nation.
This year's induction ceremony will take place on Sunday, Oct. 23, at 4 p.m., in Brookes Chapel. Contact Dr. Kathi Vosevich atkvosevich@shorter.edu or x7451 for more information.
From left to right: Dr. Rob Turner, assistant sponsor; Trae Zablan; Susanna Polley; Jocelyn Tow; Dr. Kathi Vosevich, faculty sponsor; Megan Seddon; Dr. Sabrena Parton, sponsoring Dean.
September 23, 2011 - Shorter biology students recently took part in a lab for Freshwater Biology. Here, Richard Pirkle, assistant professor of biology, shows students how to use a common collecting device.
Photo courtesy of Dr. Chris Brown, assistant professor of biology
September 16, 2011 -The third annual Shorter University/Northwest Georgia Job and Career Fair will be held Thursday, Sept. 22. The event, which is free and will feature more than 90 companies, takes place from 9 a.m. until noon at The Forum in downtown Rome.
In the photo above, Britt Madden, Jr., job fair organizer and corporate liaison for Shorter University’s College of Adult and Professional programs, speaks to a crowd during Shorter’s “Dress for Success” event. That event, planned in conjuction with the job fair, offered job seekers advice on how to dress for interviews, prepare resumes and the importance of a college education. If you are a job seeker or a business that would like to participate in the career fair, click here to register: www.nwgashorterujobfair.com.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
September 8, 2011 - Dr. Johnny Hunt delivered Tuesday morning's chapel message at Shorter University, and students, faculty and staff packed Brookes Chapel ready to listen. Dr. Hunt is senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Woodstock and has served as president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Shorter holds chapel services every Tuesday at 11 a.m. To view this year's chapel schedule, click here: http://www.shorter.edu/about/chapel.htm.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
August 25, 2011 - Preston Woods, a senior musical theatre major, smiles as he makes his way through the famed senior convocation walk. Seniors, along with the freshman class of 2015, were met with applause and cheers from faculty members as they passed through the "Enter to Learn" gate located in the Front Circle.
Convocation, which signals the official start of the academic year, took place on Aug. 23. Dr. Donald Dowless, Shorter's 19th president, was the featured speaker. He encouraged students and others in attendance to "always find time to be a shining example of what God has made you to be."
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
August 15, 2011 - When a caravan of pick-up trucks and U-Hauls loaded down with futons, mattresses, mini-refrigerators and microwaves winds its way around the curvy roads of the Shorter University campus, it can only mean one thing: Freshman Move-In Day. Freshman Move-In Day took place on Saturday, and several groups of volunteers from local churches, including West Rome Baptist, as well as helping hands from Shorter's campus organizations, alumni, faculty and staff made the transition process easier for both students and parents. In the photo above, freshman Gracie Ayers gets a little decorating help from her mom, Susan Young.
Freshmen are participating in Camp Hawk this week. The camp, which is held off campus in a retreat-like setting, helps new students make friends and learn about Shorter University. The first day of class is August 18.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
August 5, 2011 – Faculty and staff members actively prepared for the return of students on Friday, August 5, as they took part in a special Day of Mission. The day began with the group gathering in the front circle for a time of devotion led by Dean of the Chapel Dr. Aaron Werner. Then, the volunteers divided into teams to tackle tasks from scrubbing and cleaning fountains to weeding flower beds and spreading pine straw. Other services performed included picking up litter, pressure washing, cleaning doors and windows, and removing cob webs.
“What a marvelous way for our faculty and staff to demonstrate servant leadership in preparing our campus for our students,” said Shorter President Dr. Don Dowless, who worked alongside Trustee Chairman Dr. Nelson Price on the pressure washing crew. “It was a fabulous day of fellowship and teambuilding while performing a great service. I appreciate their hard work.
Students will begin arriving on campus as early as August 8, and classes will begin on Thursday, August 18. Shorter will host its 139th convocation on August 23.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
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July 26, 2011 – Automax Rent-A-Car of Rome has donated a 2011 Toyota Avalon to Shorter University for use by University President Dr. Don Dowless. Here, Dr. Dowless thanks Automax President and CEO David Salmon and Regional Vice President Corey Rhodes for their generous donation. The gift is part of an overall partnership that provides vehicles for the university’s official use as well as discounts on rental agreements and future purchases.
“We at Shorter are grateful for the generous support of Automax,” Dr. Dowless said. “Automax, a family-owned operation, is proud of its status as a Christian-based company, and we appreciate their support of our mission to transform lives through Christ in the work we do with students. Their gift helps us do that.”
Established in 1980 by R. Sherold Salmon Sr., Automax Rent-A-Car began with a fleet of five vehicles. Today, the company employs more than 20 people in three locations with a fleet of 200-plus cars, vans and buses.
Photo by Aimee Madden, Public Relations Specialist
July 20, 2011 - The new addition to the Livingston Library is well under way. Last week, crews worked on the foundation of the 18,000 square-foot addition. Once complete, the expansion will feature a two-story cathedral atrium, a fireplace, soft seating, and study areas.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
July 12, 2011 - It’s official: Shorter’s application for admission into the NCAA Division II membership process has been accepted! President Dr. Don Dowless delivered the exciting news during a press conference today to a room nearly overflowing with faculty, staff, students, members of the Rome community and media. In the photo above, Dr. Dowless (center), along with Dr. Nelson Price, chairman of the board of trustees (left), and Shorter Athletic Director Bill Peterson (right), are shown proudly holding commemorative T-shirts printed for the special announcement.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
July 7, 2011 - Transfer student Kristen Nash receives last-minute instructions and paperwork from Shorter admissions representatives Noah Huckaby and Larry Arrington during Thursday’s Summit orientation. Summit is a program designed to help new students get to know the Shorter campus and learn about the many services and activities offered. The first day of classes for Shorter’s fall semester begins Aug. 18.
Photo by Aimee Madden, pubic relations specialist
June 29, 2011 - Shorter University nursing student Shayla Raines smiles as she plays with a child living inside a Bulgarian orphanage. School of Nursing students spent the month of June caring for orphaned and disabled children in Bulgaria and working in an urban hospital and rural health clinic in London. The students’ experience in Europe was part of Shorter University’s global study and health care mission, a required component of the Bachelor of Science Nursing degree.
Shayla, a senior from Warner Robins, Ga., had this to say about her time spent in the orphanage: “There were so many memorable moments that make me smile. The one that I think of the most happened on our first couple of days at the orphanage. There was a little boy that was in a little crib. I grabbed a little squishy ball and threw it to him. The first day he would just look at me but the next day he actually began to throw it back. And then the kicker came when he began to smile and giggle. The nurses informed me that that was the most interactive he had been. What a feeling to know that I had helped bring a smile to his face.”
June 22, 2011 - The Shorter Chorale, led by Dr. Martha Shaw, enjoyed a 10-day tour in Spain this May. The group traveled to and sang in multiple cities including Madrid, Toledo, Segovia, and Barcelona. This picture was taken at Alcazar Castle, where Queen Isabel promised Columbus the financial backing he needed for his journey which led to the discovery of America. This castle was also used as a visual inspiration for Walt Disney's Snow White Castle.
Photo provided by Chorale member Chelsea Cross; photo taken by Harmony International, the travel agency that arranged the tour
June 15, 2011 - On a recent leadership retreat at Two Moose Camp Gainey Ranch in Montana, Shorter basketball players raised their arms to praise the glory of God. The trip serves to build leadership qualities through relationships and faith.
Photo submitted by Dr. Sabrena Parton, dean of the college of arts and sciences
June 8, 2011 - A group of Shorter University students are spending the summer in Europe as part of a music history and German study abroad group led by faculty members Dr. Fred Tarrant and Mr. Ben Harris and staff member Laura Pate. The group of 11 students are staying in Vienna, Austria, and will travel to Salzburg, Prague, and southern Germany. This photo was taken at Festung Hohensalzburg (meaning "High Salzburg Fortress") overlooking the city of Salzburg.
Photo provided by Laura Pate (’07), admissions representative for Shorter University
June 1, 2011 - Dr. Donald Dowless is already hard at work as president of Shorter University. He officially took the reins of the university this morning and held his first meeting with the President’s Cabinet before lunch.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
May 25, 2011 – Hugs abounded as Shorter alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago returned to campus for Heritage on the Hill. This year’s event was held Saturday, May 7, and offered the opportunity for sharing laughter and fond memories of time spent at Shorter. Highlights included a luncheon with remarks from President Harold E. Newman and a visit to the newly established Archives and Museum.
For more images from the day’s festivities, see a photo gallery and video.
All Shorter alumni are encouraged to mark their calendars for this year’s Homecoming Weekend, which will be held Oct. 14 and 15.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
May 11, 2011 - This past weekend was filled with excitement as 454 Shorter University students became members of the Shorter University alumni family. Three commencement services were held, one on Friday and two on Saturday. In the photo above, a few eager soon-to-be-graduates pose for a snapshot. They are, from left to right, Christian Bigliani, Brandon Johnson, Emily Tweedy, Callie Edwards, Elizabeth Telford, Jasmine Habersham, Hannah Brown and Nick Hann.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
May 4, 2011 - Approximately 300 alumni and friends of Shorter gathered at the Winthrop-King Centre on Tuesday, April 26, for a retirement celebration honoring Shorter University President Dr. Harold E. Newman. Representatives of the Rome community, local government, the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce, Shorter alumni, faculty and staff, and the Shorter University Board of Trustees took part in the program, heralding Dr. Newman’s contributions during his 26 years at Shorter including the six he served as president. As Rome attorney Bob Berry said, “We are retiring the mascot of Shorter University. You are the face and the spirit of this institution.” Dr. Nelson Price, chairman of the Board of Trustees, presented Dr. Newman with a crystal sphere trophy, which represents the influence Dr. Newman has had during his time at Shorter.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
April 20, 2011 - Richard Pirkle, instructor of biology (right), and juniors Jamie Hopkins and Jake Kirkpatrick are shown exiting Bluff River Cave in Alabama. The trio were working on an undergraduate research project. Mr. Pirkle says, “The project seeks to determine leaf breakdown rates for various leaf species. Leaf breakdown rates have been shown to be a reliable way to assess ecosystem function, and cave ecosystems are greatly under-studied in this regard. Shorter University has the great honor of being located near the world's highest concentration of limestone caves and a three year history of studying these systems.”
Photo and information provided by Richard Pirkle, instructor of biology
April 14, 2011 - To celebrate Greek Week on campus Shorter hosted the Greek Olympics on the front circle. Students from Shorter's sororities and fraternities were able to participate in games like musical chairs, a wheelbarrow relay, an egg race and tug-o-war. In the photo above, Kelsey Kolich laughs during a spirited game of musical chairs.
The SU campus has been filled with activity over the last few weeks. Last week, students were given the chance to showcase their best work during Celebrate Shorter. The campus was treated to an ice-cream social and students were honored for their outstanding academic achievements at the end of the day.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
April 5, 2011 - On March 29, Shorter University President Dr. Harold E. Newman cut the ribbon at the official opening of the new Gwinnett campus. The facility is located at 3805 Crestwood Parkway in Duluth, just off I-85 between the exits for Steve Reynolds Boulevard and Pleasant Hill Road.
Dr. Barbara Finn, dean of the College of Adult and Professional Programs, and Dr. Craig Shull, provost, highlighted the importance of the CAPP programs in providing life-changing educational opportunities for Shorter’s adult students. They, along with representatives from the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, Duke Realty, and NAI Brannen Goddard, took part in the ribbon-cutting.
In the 1990s, Shorter became a leader in adult education in Georgia and continues to open doors of educational opportunity for working adults. The scholar-practitioner model focuses on lessons that are applicable in a workplace setting. The first cohort began classes in Gwinnett in August 1995 at the Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Center. Those classes moved to the previous location in Lawrenceville in August 1996. The new campus provides 21,895 square feet of space for the 432 students who are currently enrolled at the Gwinnett campus.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
March 30, 2011 - One year, 6.2 million miles, and 238 orbits around the earth later, the Shorter University flag has returned home. The flag, the first item ever created with the Shorter University logo, flew aboard Space Shuttle Discovery for STS-131, a resupply mission to the International Space Station. Here, Astronaut Stephanie Wilson presents the flag and a photographic compilation of images from the mission to Shorter University President Dr. Harold E. Newman.
In making the flag presentation, Ms. Wilson said, “It is always a pleasure for astronauts to carry an item with us that is near and dear to our hearts or that is from a place that is near and dear to our hearts. So, it is certainly my pleasure to have flown this flag on Mission STS 131 and to return it to you today. I am proud to have had a part in helping tell the world that Shorter College is now Shorter University.”
Dr. Newman added his thanks to Ms. Wilson, whom he labeled as “Shorter’s favorite astronaut," saying “You could say that NASA and Stephanie Wilson provided us with a very dramatic way to launch our new identity.”
Photo by Alan Storey, freelance photographer
March 23, 2011 - Several students and faculty spent the first half of Spring Break immersing themselves in the wonders of the natural world during the annual trip to Ossabaw Island, a small Georgia Sea Island off the coast of Savannah. Dr. Chris Brown, assistant professor of biology, said, “Here, we trade the luxuries of modern life like plumbing and electricity for untouched sand floors and Spanish moss-draped live oak ceilings. Our neighbors consisted of palmettos, alligators, armadillos, and the occasional biting gnat.”
Photo and information submitted by Dr. Chris Brown, assistant professor of biology
March 16, 2011 - Shorter University’s Alpha Chi Georgia Theta 304 Chapter has been named as a Star Chapter Award Winner for 2009-2010 academic year. Shorter’s chapter will be presented an award for their achievement at the upcoming 2011 National Convention in San Diego, Calif.
Dr. Kathi Vosevich, Liberal Arts chair and faculty advisor for Alpha Chi, stands with a group of Alpa Chi members outside the Fitton Student Union. Students are, from left: Jamie Hopkins, Lee Kelley, Sarah Boring – Alpha Chi president, Megan Seddon, Susana Polley, Sarah Weaver, Cheryl Culp and Melonie Hardy — Alpha Chi vice president.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
March 9, 2011 - Shorter University’s annual Health Fair was held this week and featured more than one dozen vendor resources. In the photo above, freshman Sarah Barger speaks with Betty Andrews of Redmond Regional Medical Center about heart-healthy eating habits.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
March 2, 2011 - Both the Hawks and the Lady Hawks hope to make a strong showing at this week’s SSAC tournament. The tournament will take place March 2-5. In the above photo, Lady Hawk Allison Danner, a junior from Roswell, Ga., reaches out to take possession of the ball during a recent game.
The Lady Hawks (24-6) will open tournament play on Thursday, March 3, at Darlington School against the West Division's No. 2 seed Loyola University-New Orleans (18-11) at 3 p.m. The Hawks (23-7) will participate in the opening round on Wednesday, March 2, and will take on Faulkner University, the No. 5 seed out of the SSAC West Division, at 2 p.m. at the Forum. To read more about the SSAC tourney, click here.
In addition, Shorter University head women's basketball coach Vic Mitchell was named the 2010-11 Southern States Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Coach of the Year as announced by the league at the conference awards banquet on Wednesday night at The Forum. Read more
Photo by Tracey Long, freelance photographer
February 22, 2011 - Ambassador Andrew Young delivered a special lecture at Shorter University on Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of Black History Month. Ambassador Young, who spoke before a packed house at the Winthrop-King Centre, recounted his days of involvement during the Civil Rights Movement and shared thoughts on his Christian faith.
In the photo above, Ambassador Young (third from theright) joins hands with Shorter University President Dr. Harold Newman and takes part in singing “We Shall Overcome” -- a key anthem of the US Civil Rights Movement. Joining Ambassador Young and Dr. Newman are, from left, Sandra Terry, Assistant Vice President of Intercultural Services at Shorter; Rev. Carey Ingram, pastor at Lovejoy Baptist Church in Rome and Shorter students Jasmine Habersham and Reginald Corpening, Jr.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
February 10, 2011 - The Hill was full of activity as Dr. Donald Dowless, newly elected president of Shorter University, met with faculty and staff and participated in a news conference today. Dr. Dowless was joined by his wife, Teresa, as they were introduced to the Shorter family. The Shorter University Board of Trustees elected Dr. Dowless as Shorter’s 19th president effective June 1, 2011. The board approved the recommendation of the Presidential Search Committee in naming Dr. Dowless as president.
He will succeed Dr. Harold E. Newman, who in June of last year announced his plans to retire from the presidency. Dr. Newman became Shorter College’s 18th president on Jan. 26, 2006. At the time of his appointment, he had served the college as provost for 20 years under four presidents and had served as interim president since Jan. 1, 2005.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
February 2, 2011 - Inaugural meetings of Shorter University’s College of Adult and Professional Program Alumni Chapters were held last week at all four of Shorter’s campuses — Rome, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett and North Atlanta. At the Rome campus meeting, alumni visited current CAPP classes and handed out goodie bags in honor of Student Appreciation Week. In the photo above, Brian Gilmore, a December 2010 MBA graduate, passes out a few of the bags to current students.
During the meetings, each campus group discussed alumni chapter bylaws and elected officers. The Rome chapter invites all CAPP alumni to attend the upcoming Shorter-Berry basketball game that will take place Monday, Feb. 7. Alumni are encouraged to meet in the lobby of the Robert H. Ledbetter College of Business at 5:30 p.m. that evening for a quick gathering before heading to the Winthrop-King Centre.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
January 26, 2011 - Shorter University students take a quick break from socializing to smile for a photo in the Minor Fine Arts lobby Wednesday afternoon. Many of the above students are involved in the upcoming “Friends of the Theatre Cabaret” production that will be held on Saturday, Jan. 29.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
January 20, 2011 – Seniors on the Hawks Baseball Team gathered for a photo today as the team prepares for its 2011 season. The official beginning will be the annual Meet the Team Dinner on Saturday, Jan. 22, at 6 p.m. at the Winthrop-King Centre. Shorter head coach Matt Larry said, “This is a great way to begin a new year, and it allows the team to get to know all of those who support them.” The event includes a silent auction of sports memorabilia, baseball items and other gifts, and a raffle. Taking the podium this year is Major League Baseball scout Steve Smith. Mike Dougherty, a 2002 Shorter graduate and former Baseball Hawk who now serves as head baseball coach at Rome High, will give the opening address.
Tickets, which include the cost of the steak dinner, a Hawks baseball T-shirt and a media guide, are still available. Admission for adults is $25, Shorter alumni $15 and $10 for children ages 5-13. For more information, call 706-233-7510 or contact Larry at mlarry@shorter.edu.
Photo by Public Relations Specialist Aimee Madden
January 14, 2011 – Sunday’s record-setting snowfall blanketed the campus and brought smiles to the faces of many Shorter students. The snow and ice caused the opening of the spring semester to be delayed until today. Though the campus lawns are still snow-covered, the roads are clear, and the schedule is back to normal.
The Photo of the Week was taken by Shorter student Sarah Justus. To see other images of the campus in the snow, click here. Anyone with snow pictures from the Shorter campus who would like to share them with us may e-mail them to dtolbert@shorter.edu.
January 5, 2011 - The Hawks wrestling team competed in their first ever home meet on Wednesday, Jan. 5 against the Cumberland University Bulldogs. Making its debut last year, Shorter’s wrestling program is the only four-year varsity collegiate program in all of Alabama, Georgia and Florida. Shorter will return to action on Sunday, Jan. 9 when it travels to Darton College for a dual scheduled for 2 p.m.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
December 14 - Shorter graduates were all smiles at Commencement ceremonies which took place on December 10 and 11, 2010. There were 74 traditional graduates, 326 Adult and Professional Program graduates and 100 Masters graduates during the two days. Featured speaker Robert H. Ledbetter, Sr. encouraged students to be successful by continuing to learn all they can about their chosen professions.
See a Commencement photo gallery
Photos by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
December 3 - Shorter University officially broke ground today on its library expansion. The expansion will create an additional 18,000 square feet of library space that will feature a two-story cathedral atrium, a fireplace, soft seating, and study areas.
Pictured above (L to R) - Allen Hornback of ADE Builders, Dr. Carmen Butcher, Shorter University scholar-in-residence and 2010 Georgia Author of the Year, Angel Brown, president, Shorter University Student Government Association, Deborah Meyer, Director of Library Services for Shorter University, Charles and Lee Hight, Mrs. Suzanne Scott, acting vice president of Development and Alumni, Dr. Robert White, executive director, Georgia Baptist Convention, Dr. Nelson Price, Shorter University Trustee Chairman and Dr. Harold E. Newman, president, Shorter University.
Photo by Aimee Madden, pulbic relations specialist
Read the full press release
See a photo gallery from the event
Read the speeches
November 11 - Shorter University President Dr. Harold E. Newman strikes a lighthearted wrestling pose with top mat star Donovan Green in anticipation of the wrestling Hawks’ upcoming inaugural meet. Shorter will host a dual meet with Arkansas’ Central Baptist College at the Forum in Rome on Friday at 7 p.m. Tickets to the dual are on sale through Friday on the Shorter University Athletics website at http://goshorterhawks.com.
November 5 - Shorter University student Jasmine Habersham recently won the Georgia Chapter of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Young Artist Competition. Her MTNA win comes just weeks after receiving the prestigious Cheryl-Boyd Award from the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Jasmine, a senior, is a voice student of Dr. Matthew Hoch.
Photo by EM2
October 28 - An awesome show of God’s handiwork splashed across the sky Tuesday afternoon at Shorter University. After a day of rain and thunderstorms, the skies cleared, and for just a few seconds, a beautiful rainbow stretched across the entire campus.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
October 20 - Freshmen Hannah Daugherty, Kaitlyn Harrell, Coral Parker and Vanessa McNatt take advantage of the beautiful North Georgia fall weather while studying outside Rome Hall. With the midterm fall break behind them, students are now working towards final exams in December.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
October 6 - The basketball court at the Winthrop-King Centre was packed with former Lady Hawks showing off their skills this past Saturday. More than 20 former players took part in the Women’s Alumnae Basketball Game, held in conjunction with Shorter’s Oct. 2 homecoming celebration. The alumnae basketball game was the first of its kind and the coaching staff at Shorter hope to make it an annual homecoming tradition.
Other events offered at this year’s homecoming celebration included an alumni baseball game, an Epsilon Sigma Tea, the annual Alumni Governing Board meeting and, of course, the gridiron clash between the Shorter Hawks and the Faulkner University Eagles. The Hawks won the game 31-10.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
September 29 - Shorter University ecology students, Munit Singh and Erica Davis, are pictured using mark-recapture technique to estimate the population size of pleurocerid snails in a local creek. Both Munit and Erica are students in assistant biology professor Chris Brown’s ecology class and were participating in an outdoor lab session when this photo was taken.
Photo by Chris Brown, assistant professor of biology
September 22 - Since 1922, Alpha Chi has been promoting academic excellence and exemplary character among college and university students—and honoring those who achieve such distinction. Alpha Chi is a prestigious national honor society open to the top 10 percent of juniors and seniors academically.
This year’s Alpha Chi Induction Ceremony will take place on Sunday, Oct. 3, at 3 p.m., in Brookes Chapel. Guest speaker will be Katharine Ammons, MD, a Shorter graduate and shareholder in Harbin Clinic. In the photo above, 2010 Alpha Chi officers pose for a quick photo outside the Sheffield-Thompson Building. They are: Whitney Richert, director; Sarah Boring, president ; Melonie Hardy, vice president and Brayden Huskey, secretary. Meredith Mason, treasurer, is not pictured.
As a national honor society, Alpha Chi provides many opportunities for leadership, as well as undergraduate and graduate scholarships. Alpha Chi typically awards $60,000 a year in 26 scholarships and fellowships to individual members. The society also publishes the Recorder, a scholarly journal for student publications, and offers conventions for students to gain valuable experience in presenting their work, as well as win cash prizes.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
September 16 - With almost one full month of school behind them, Shorter University School of Nursing students have wasted no time delving into their studies. In the photo above, nursing student Brenna Sands checks on the condition of her patient’s surgery incision while her classmates and professor, Pamela Dunagan, observe. The “patient” is actually a hi-tech electronic mannequin, just one of many located inside the school’s nursing simulation lab.
The nursing students were also given an opportunity last week to take part in an acute clinical day at Floyd Medical Center. While there, they received positive feedback and glowing reviews from the nurses and staff at the hospital.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
September 3 - Hawk spirit filled the Georgia Dome on Thursday, Sept. 2 as students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of Shorter cheered on the mighty Hawks. The Hawks traveled to the Dome to face off with the Georgia State University Panthers. Prior to the game, a reception was hosted by Shorter President Dr. Harold Newman inside the Georgia World Congress Center.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
August 25 - Today, Shorter began its 138th year with the annual Convocation ceremony — its first as a university. The festivities included welcoming 454 freshmen to the Hill. After the ceremony, faculty and administrators walk to the top of Shorter Hill and cheer as incoming freshmen are led through Shorter's "Enter to Learn" gate.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
July 28 - Shorter University’s Student Orientation Staff gave incoming students, along with their parents, something to laugh about Monday morning while performing a light-hearted “Welcome Skit.” The skit featured several popular tunes all with a special Shorter twist.
In the photo above, SOS members sing about the Fitton Student Union and the many activities and departments located inside the student center. Incoming students have been on campus during the last few weeks, familiarizing themselves with the ins and outs of the Hill. The fall semester begins on Aug. 23.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
See a photo gallery of images from the Shorter Orientation Staff "Welcome Skit"
July 21 - Shorter University incoming freshman Tyler Burse takes time out to pose for a snapshot during the annual Shorter Youth Basketball Camp. Burse comes to Shorter from LaFayette High School, where he tallied more than 1,000 points and 500 rebounds in his prep career. Pint-sized and teen basketball hopefuls are learning court skills from Burse and other Hawk basketball players as the youth camp continues this week.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
July 14 - Dominique Woods, a member of the Shorter Orientation Staff (SOS), leads a group of incoming students and their parents around the campus on Monday afternoon. Woods, along with other SOS members, spent several days this week leading informative tours designed to help new students feel at home on the Hill. The start of Shorter’s fall semester begins Aug. 23.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
July 7 - Fall semester is just around the corner, and members of the Shorter Orientation Staff (SOS) have been working hard over the summer in preparation for SUMMIT 2010. The first SUMMIT session, designed especially for transfer students began Thursday, July 8. Six additional SUMMIT sessions will be provided for freshmen beginning on Monday, July 12. The helpful sessions provide students with a chance to get acquainted with life on the Hill, meet current students and learn about the many ways to get involved in campus life.
SOS members include Shorter students Allison Barnett, Cheryl Culp, Ally Blackwell, Drew Burney, Andrea Cooper, April Croft, Alejandra Guillen, Derek Hale, Carol Poss, Jeffery Rice, Ansley Selman, Tyler Thomas, Troyanna Vickers and Dominique Woods.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
June 30 - The Shorter Class of 1971 recently gathered in Nashville, Tenn. for a weekend of reminiscing, fellowship and fun. The weekend’s exciting events included a personal tour of the Scarritt-Bennett Center, a three-hour twilight tour of Nashville and a guided tour of the Parthenon.
The group took time out of their busy schedule and posed for a quick snapshot in the Bicentennial State Mall Park with the Tennessee state capitol in the background (shown above). Special guests attending the weekend reunion included Shorter University head football coach Phil Jones and his wife, Janie.
The Class of 1971 makes a habit of getting together between reunion years and traveling to different places. Last year, the group spent several days in St. Louis celebrating class members’ birthdays and watching a special July 4 firework display over the famous St. Louis Arch.
Butcher’s award was in the creative nonfiction — inspirational category for her book “The Cloud of Unknowing with the Book of Privy Counsel.” The award is sponsored by the Georgia Writers Association.
It is the oldest literary award in the Southeast.
Read more: RN-T.com - Local writer Butcher wins Georgia Author of the Year award
June 16 - The Shorter University Road Tour rolled into Jacksonville Landing on June 16. The Road Tour crew was joined by the oldest alum so far on the tour - Elizabeth Williams Wright, Class of 1938. Mrs. Wright's mother was also a Shorter alum, Class of 1910 and Mrs. Wright's daughter Alice Shinkos attended Shorter and graduated in 1974. They made Shorter a family affair!
See photos and read more about the tour
June 9 - The Lawrenceville Campus was the last Atlanta stop on the Shorter University Road Tour. Attendees were treated to free Shorter University t-shirts, cups and window decals along with dinner catered by The Varsity. Several students and alumni spoke about how a Shorter education has changed their lives for the better.
Read all about the Shorter University Road Tour going on this month!
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
June 2 - Senior art major Brayden Huskey from Suwanee spoke on behalf of Shorter students at Tuesday's unveiling of the new Shorter University logo. "The faculty and administration here value the students’ relationship with learning, the students’ relationships with each other, and their relationships with God which makes for a rich community and also a rich University, " said Huskey.
Read Brayden Huskey's full speech.
Photo by Alan Storey, freelance photographer
Photo by Dana Thompson, web manager
May 19 - Painting crews have been working on the Shorter campus this week, applying a fresh coat of white paint to the windows located outside of Cooper Hall and Minor Fine Arts. This campus improvement will be ready to greet students and visitors to campus on Tuesday, June 1, when Shorter College officially becomes Shorter University. For a list of events that will be held to celebrate the name change, click here: http://www.shorter.edu/about/university_transition.htm.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
May 12 - Lee Smollar and his daughter Lauren both received their bachelor's degrees from Shorter College on Saturday, May 8. 444 students graduated from Shorter during the spring commencement ceremonies.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
May 5 - Workers from Coosa Valley Signs were hard at work at Shorter’s Rome campus this morning installing new LED signage. Located between the main entrance and Horseleg Creek Road, the signs will share — in full color -- news of campus events with those traveling in either direction on Shorter Avenue. “A tremendous number of cars pass by the campus on a daily basis, and we are excited to have a new tool to keep them informed about Shorter events,” said Dawn Tolbert, vice president for public relations.
The Coosa Valley Signs trucks may be a familiar sight around Shorter in coming days as the crew works to install new Shorter University signage. We’re keeping it all under wraps until the unveiling on June 1, which is now less than a month away.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
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L-R Alice Shinkos' 74, Chip Mitchell '02, Elizabeth Williams Wright '38, Anne Marie Mitchell '06, Mallory Jones, Susan Peacock Griffith '82, Rachel Rogers '04