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Second Great Plains Annual Photography Competition Open to High School Students

Any student in grades 9-12 may submit pieces to the photography competition.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Sterling College has announced that entries are open for the second Great Plains Annual Photography Competition, a juried show for high school students. Any student in grades 9-12 may submit pieces to the photography competition, which offers scholarships and prizes for the winning photographs, including a new DSLR camera to the winner. The deadline for submissions is Feb. 1.

Sterling College instrumental and wind ensembles concert Dec. 4

The Sterling College instrumental and wind ensembles will present “Home for Christmas” on Dec. 4 at 2:30 p.m. in Culbertson Auditorium.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, November 29, 2016

The Sterling College instrumental and wind ensembles will present “Home for Christmas” on Dec. 4 at 2:30 p.m. in Culbertson Auditorium. The concert will feature the College’s instrumental ensemble and wind ensemble. Listeners will enjoy traditional Christmas favorites from the U.S. and around the globe through music, media and audience participation. This event is free and open to the public.

Senior art show “Rebellion” opens Dec. 1

Three senior art students at Sterling College are finishing the details of their senior show, “Rebellion,” which will open with a reception Dec. 1 from 5-7 p.m.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Three senior art students at Sterling College are finishing the details of their senior show, “Rebellion,” which will open with a reception Dec. 1 from 5-7 p.m. Brittney Lewis, Sean Winn and Chase Wolff will display their work, which includes painting, photography and mixed media pieces, in the Sterling College Art and Media Center gallery until Dec. 14.

Sterling students successful in first debate experience

Despite no formal training with the College’s debate and forensics team, the students drew upon their experience in the classroom.
Release Date: 
Thursday, November 17, 2016

Taking one class in argumentation and debate does not usually make you an expert in the subject, but four students at Sterling College decided to test their skills at the Tulsa Invitational debate tournament. Despite no formal training with the College’s debate and forensics team, the students drew upon their experience in the classroom. And apparently having a professor who wrote a book about argumentation and debate was advantageous since two students walked away with awards. Anna Adamyk of McPherson, Kansas, and Micah Black of McPherson, Kansas, finished ninth and fifth respectively.

Former Trustee Robert “Bob” McCreery ’63 passes away

Former Sterling College Board of Trustee member Robert “Bob” McCreery ’63 of Estes Park, Colorado, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.
Release Date: 
Friday, November 11, 2016

Former Sterling College Board of Trustee member Robert “Bob” McCreery ’63 of Estes Park, Colorado, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

“We are saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. He lived out the very heart of servant leadership within his family, community and at Sterling College. The McCreery family is very near and dear to our hearts, and our prayers go out to their family,” said Scott Rich, president.

Meitler, Rojas selected for fall Teachers of Promise

Kayla Meitler and Erika Rojas have received the honor of being named Sterling College’s Teachers of Promise for the fall semester.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Kayla Meitler of Hutchinson, Kansas, and Erika Rojas of Wichita, Kansas, have received the honor of being named Sterling College’s Teachers of Promise for the fall semester. Meitler and Rojas will be recognized at the Kansas Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet on Nov. 19 in Wichita.

Two Students Die in Car Accident

The Kansas State High Patrol has released the names of two Sterling College students that died in a car accident on Monday morning.
Release Date: 
Monday, November 7, 2016

The Kansas State High Patrol has released the names of two Sterling College students that died in a car accident on Monday morning. The deceased students are juniors Esther Jenkerson of Datil, New Mexico, and Xavier Bradford of Lancaster, California. Jenkerson was an athletic training major. Bradford was a writing and editing: creative writing major and on the Sterling College football team.

Wise named assistant professor of chemistry

Randi (Morris) Wise ’13 will return to her Alma Mater, Sterling College, as a faculty member in 2017.
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Thursday, November 3, 2016

Randi (Morris) Wise ’13 will return to her Alma Mater, Sterling College, as a faculty member in 2017. Beginning in August, Wise will join the Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics as assistant professor of chemistry.

Bird named associate vice president for advancement at Sterling College

Beginning Nov. 1, Sheila Bird will serve as Sterling College’s associate vice president for advancement.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Beginning Nov. 1, Sheila Bird will serve as Sterling College’s associate vice president for advancement. Bird, who was the director of planned giving, has worked at Sterling College since 2013.

“We’re thrilled to have Sheila in this important role for Sterling College. She has established hundreds of trusting relationships with our alumni and friends, leading to increased giving to the College,” said Scott Carter, vice president for institutional advancement and external relations.

Ehresman awarded Sterling College Young Alumni Award

For demonstrated excellence in his career, service to others and loyalty to Sterling College, Ehresman was awarded the 2016 Young Alumni Award.
Release Date: 
Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Just six years after graduating from Sterling College, Matthew Ehresman ’10, has been published in several popular Christian magazines and has authored his first book. For demonstrated excellence in his career, service to others and loyalty to Sterling College, Ehresman was awarded the 2016 Young Alumni Award on Oct. 14 at the Alumni Banquet and Awards Dinner. In addition to his freelance writing, Ehresman is the creative media director at First MB Church in Wichita.

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