Sterling College was well-represented at the 2015 Central Plains Society of Mammalogists meeting
Release Date:
Friday, November 6, 2015
Sterling College was well-represented at the 2015 Central Plains Society of Mammalogists meeting, hosted by Northwest Missouri State University at Mozingo Lake Recreational Area in Maryville, Missouri, on Oct. 9-10. Alumni Amanda Buckwalter ’15 and Rachel Grafel ’15 joined senior Hannah Kelley and Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Jonathan Conard, in presenting research to students and faculty from schools in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
On Friday, Nov. 6, Rod Learned will visit Sterling College to speak at the annual Oscar Schmidt Lecture Series convocation.
Release Date:
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
On Friday, Nov. 6, Rod Learned will visit Sterling College to speak at the annual Oscar Schmidt Lecture Series convocation. Learned has worked for Koch Industries since 1998, serving as the first-ever director of internal communication for the company. He now manages the corporate archive and serves as the company’s historian. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place at 10 a.m. in Culbertson Auditorium in Spencer Hall on the Sterling College campus.
Dr. Wai-Foong Hong taught an undergraduate course in the department of molecular biotechnology at Da-Yeh University in Taiwan.
Release Date:
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Dr. Wai-Foong Hong, associate professor of biology at Sterling College, had the unique experience of teaching an undergraduate course in the department of molecular biotechnology at Da-Yeh University in Taiwan. For two intensive weeks in July, Dr. Hong co-taught a condensed version of the course “Eukaryotic Biotechnology II” with Da-Yeh University’s Dr. Vida Chiang.
The Sterling College Debate and Forensics Team has added quite a few trophies to their display case.
Release Date:
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
The Sterling College Debate and Forensics Team has added quite a few trophies to their display case. Having participated in the Ocho Debate Tournament, the Missouri Mule, and the Sunflower Swing, the team has taken first place in overall team sweepstakes and has earned over a dozen individual and team awards.
David Schwoebel will direct the College’s four vocal ensembles, the Highland Singers, Men’s Glee, Women’s Glee and Choral Union.
Release Date:
Thursday, October 29, 2015
On Monday, Nov. 2, the Sterling College choirs will have the unique experience of performing a renowned composer’s work under his direction during the Sixth Annual Composer Festival. David Schwoebel, the composer of over 150 published works, will direct the College’s four vocal ensembles, the Highland Singers, Men’s Glee, Women’s Glee and Choral Union, in performing a mixture of his original pieces and his interpretation of other works such as “Come, Thou Fount” and “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah.” The concert, which is free and open to the public, will be held at 7:30 p.m.
A multi-departmental effort at Sterling College has culminated in a unique event for the campus and the community.
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Thursday, October 29, 2015
A multi-departmental effort at Sterling College has culminated in a unique event for the campus and the community. On Thursday, Nov. 12, Sterling College will host two professors of law who will debate the concept of federalism in American society. The debate, which will take place at 7 p.m. in Culbertson Auditorium in Spencer Hall, is free and open to the public.
Robert “Bob” Charles Baptista of Carol Stream, Illinois, passed away on Oct. 9, 2015.
Release Date:
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Robert “Bob” Charles Baptista of Carol Stream, Illinois, passed away on Oct. 9, 2015. Baptista served as Sterling College president from 1973-75.
“Baptista’s influence on Sterling College, although brief, has left a legacy here on campus. Although it is sad to hear of his passing, Baptista lived a life of Christian service that his family can be proud of and has influenced thousands of lives across the nation,” said Scott Rich, president.
Sterling College is seeking comments from the public about the College in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency.
Release Date:
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Sterling College is seeking comments from the public about the College in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The College will host a visit April 4-5, 2016, with a team representing the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Sterling College has been accredited by the Commission since 1957. The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet the Commission’s Criteria for Accreditation.
The public is invited to submit comments regarding the college:
The Ross and Fern Freeman Lecture Series will feature speaker Nancy Ortberg on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, at 10 a.m.
Release Date:
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Continuing a tradition of excellence and leadership training, The Ross and Fern Freeman Lecture Series for Servant Leadership will feature speaker Nancy Ortberg on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, at 10 a.m. at Sterling College. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held in Culbertson Auditorium in Spencer Hall. Those interested in attending the lecture should RSVP to Luke Cureton in the Office of Institutional Advancement at 620-278-4219 by Monday, Oct. 26.
Ryan “Pete” Manely has been named one of Kansas Independent College Association’s Faculty of Distinction for 2015.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Ryan “Pete” Manely has been named one of Kansas Independent College Association’s Faculty of Distinction for 2015. Manely, director of the Athletic Training Program and of graduate studies at Sterling College, will be recognized at a workshop and award presentation on Nov. 3, 2015, at the Meridian Conference Center in Newton, Kansas.