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September 30 - Shorter’s pre-nursing students are already putting their care-giving into action.
Students Kim Sullins (left) and Brittny Brown took the lead in planning a recent campus service project, in which students who plan to major in nursing at Shorter worked to prepare “Flu Care Bags” for students who may develop flu symptoms. The bags contain items such as bottled water, sports drink, disposable thermometers and even the classic cure-all chicken noodle soup. The bags will be distributed by Shorter’s Director of Student Health Services Mary Shotwell Smith as she encounters flu cases.
Nurse Mary is encouraging the campus community members to be vigilant in handwashing and other preventative measures. For additional information on flu prevention and symptoms, visit http://www.shorter.edu/student_life/flu_prevention.htm.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
September 23 - The Shorter Hawks Marching Band proudly sported new Shorter Blue uniforms at the Sept. 12 match up between Shorter and LaGrange College. The band brought energy and enthusiasm to the heated contest.
In only its third year of existence, the Shorter band is now led by Dr. Andrea Strauss. For 16 years, Dr. Strauss served as the associate director and director of bands at the Georgia Institute of Technology. In addition to sustaining a career in public school teaching, Dr. Strauss served as the associate director of the Atlanta Olympic Band. Significant performances included the closing ceremonies for the 1996 Olympic Games held in Atlanta; the Inaugural Parade for President Bill Clinton in Washington, D.C. and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
Photo submitted by Kalem Wilson, junior communication leadership major
View a photo gallery of images from the event here>
Photo by Dawn Tolbert, vice president for public relations. Photos in the gallery were taken by photographers Alan Storey and Tracey Long.
Alpha Chi is a prestigious national honor society open to the top 10% of Juniors and Seniors academically. Membership is by invitation only, and if you are eligible, you will be contacted soon. Check your e-mail and mailboxes for this great opportunity!
Since 1922, Alpha Chi has been promoting academic excellence and exemplary character among college and university students—and honoring those who achieve such distinction. As a national honor society, Alpha Chi provides many opportunities for leadership, as well as undergraduate and graduate scholarships. In fact, 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.
This year’s Alpha Chi Induction Ceremony will take place on Sunday, November 1, at 3 PM, in Brookes Chapel.
Alpha Chi is a great achievement—and a key differentiator for honorees in their future endeavors. Please mark your calendars for November 1 and join us in celebrating the academic achievements of some of our finest students!
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
September 2 - Members of the Shorter College Class of 2010 stand ready to celebrate the official beginning of their senior year as they line up for the college’s annual Convocation ceremony. During the ceremony held Friday, Aug. 28, Shorter President Dr. Harold E. Newman officially convened Shorter’s 137th academic year. Head football coach Phil Jones then shared his personal reflections on this year’s theme: “Am I My Brother’s Keeper?”
Despite the rainy conditions, the campus community still enjoyed an afternoon of fun and games inside the Winthrop-King Centre.
Photo by Aimee Madden, public relations specialist
See more 2009 Convocation photos here>
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