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Kirchoff, Nuest recognized for years of service to Sterling College

Sterling residents Vicky Kirchoff and Arlen Nuest received special recognition at the annual Kickoff Banquet
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Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Sterling residents Vicky Kirchoff and Arlen Nuest received special recognition at the annual Sterling College Kickoff Banquet on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, for serving the College 25 and 30 years, respectively. Kirchoff serves as the physical plant office manager; Nuest is the electrician.

Starting at Sterling College in 1992 in housekeeping, Kirchoff moved to supervisor of housekeeping and then to office manager in 2010.

Keynote Convocation to feature President Scott Rich

The first convocation of the Sterling College academic year will take place Aug. 25, at 10 a.m. in Culbertson Auditorium in Spencer Hall.
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Wednesday, August 23, 2017

The first convocation of the Sterling College academic year will take place Aug. 25, at 10 a.m. in Culbertson Auditorium in Spencer Hall. Keynote speaker Dr. Scott Rich, Sterling College president, will deliver his speech “Remember These Things” as students and employees gather to celebrate the start of classes. The public is invited to attend this free event.

New Faculty 2017

Sterling College welcomed its new faculty to campus Aug. 10 for orientation and training.
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Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Sterling College welcomed its new faculty to campus Aug. 10 for orientation and training. Three alumni are among the list of new professors, returning to their Alma Mater to teach the subject they once studied at Sterling. Classes begin at the College on Aug. 23.

Manely Participates in Inaugural Meeting of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s Intercollegiate Council for Sports Medicine

Release Date: 
Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Dr. Ryan “Pete” Manely, Sterling College’s director of athletic training, was among 32 collegiate athletic trainers from across the country appointed to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s (NATA) newly formed Intercollegiate Council for Sports Medicine (ICSM), which held its inaugural meeting in Houston, Texas, on June 26, 2017.

Sterling College announces Griffis as Director for the Integration of Faith and Learning

Griffis will create supportive resources, structures, and strategies to integrate faith...
Release Date: 
Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Sterling College has announced Dr. Rachel Griffis, assistant professor of language and literature, has been named the director for the integration of faith and learning. As such, Griffis will create supportive resources, structures, and strategies to integrate faith and learning, focusing on the critical examination of academic content through the lens of a Christian student.

Herrington recognized with top honors at PBL National Leadership Conference in Anaheim

Elizabeth Herrington competed among more than 1,800 of America’s best and brightest
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Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Sterling College’s Elizabeth Herrington competed among more than 1,800 of America’s best and brightest college students who traveled to Southern California to establish their own “Legacy of Leadership” as they competed for the opportunity to win more than $95,000 in cash awards.

Herrington received national recognition at the PBL Awards of Excellence Program on June 27 through competing in the categories of Job Interview and Client Service and brought home eighth and ninth places, respectively. She was then awarded her trophies at the awards ceremony that evening.

Sterling College announces Freeman Lecture Series speakers for 2017-18

Sterling College has announced the fourth season of the Ross and Fern Freeman Lecture Series for Servant Leadership
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Monday, July 3, 2017

Sterling College has announced the fourth season of the Ross and Fern Freeman Lecture Series for Servant Leadership with speakers Kevin Palau and Dr. Jeff Myers. Palau, president of the Luis Palau Association, will speak on Oct. 27, 2017. The spring 2018 date for Myers, president of Summit Ministries, is April 6.  

Sterling College Spring Dean’s Honor Roll announced

The Spring Dean’s Honor Roll for Sterling College recognized 173 students for their academic accomplishment
Release Date: 
Tuesday, June 20, 2017

The Spring Dean’s Honor Roll for Sterling College recognized 173 students for their academic accomplishment. Students named to the list completed the semester with a 3.5 GPA or better in at least 12 credits of residential work or 10 credits of online work. Eligible students did not receive an F or incomplete in any course.

Students named to the spring 2017 Dean’s Honor Roll include:

Anna Elizabeth Adamyk of McPherson, Kansas,

Gabrielle Brianna Baca of Corona, California,

Kristina Adrianna Baca of Corona, California,

Sterling College announces graduate programs in Athletic Training and Sports Ministry

The programs are scheduled to begin Summer 2018.
Release Date: 
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Sterling College has announced the creation of two new master’s programs in athletic training and sports ministry, becoming the first graduate-level programs offered in College history. The programs are scheduled to begin Summer 2018.
 

Troyer’s Book in 2nd Edition

Ken Troyer recently augmented his book “Argumentation and Debate: A Strategic Perspective” with an addition of 83 pages spread throughout all chapters of the book.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Local author Ken Troyer recently augmented his book “Argumentation and Debate: A Strategic Perspective” with an addition of 83 pages spread throughout all chapters of the book. The 2017 update was finished by Troyer and Gary G. Harmon for increased usability in the classroom. Troyer, assistant professor of communications at Sterling College, reported that six colleges and universities have already agreed to use the text this fall.

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