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Dr. Joe McFarland to Give Sterling College Commencement Address on May 15

Release Date: 
Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Sterling College alumnus Dr. Joe McFarland will speak at the College's 118th Commencement ceremonies at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, on Cooper Hall-East Lawn at the Sterling College campus. He will address the 123 graduating seniors and their families and friends with a speech titled "Gambatte."

McFarland has a long association with both the town of Sterling and the College. He graduated from Sterling High School, earned his bachelor's degree from Sterling College, served as a College trustee for 20 years, and was awarded an honorary doctorate from the College in 1992.

Senior Produces Worhip CD Featuring SC Praise Band

Release Date: 
Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Ideally, senior projects should reflect the full range of a student's education. In Sterling College senior Matt Ehresman's case, that should have been nearly impossible. "I created my own major," he said, "graphic communications. I minored in youth ministry and I also took some business and music classes-I thought they might be useful."

Awards Convocation Recipients

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Friday, May 14, 2010

Sterling College recognized scholarship winners and other outstanding students during the annual Awards Convocation held April 30th at 11:00 am in Culbertson Auditorium.
Students recognized for individual scholarships were:
Aleta J. Matthews Endowed Scholarship: Lauren Cox, Whitney Dautel, Paul Brecht
Bill Thayer Memorial Scholarship in Theatre: Marcus Mull, Lauren White
Bill Thayer Memorial Scholarship in Business: Laura Allen
Castrodalel Family Endowed Scholarship: Christina Cheyney

Sterling College Urban Ministry Class Provides Hands-on Opportunities

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Wednesday, May 19, 2010

When students entered the Urban Ministry class at Sterling College this past spring, they may not have expected to get much field experience. After all, Sterling College is in Sterling, Kans., a town of only 2500 people. Knowing this, however, Dr. Craig Smith, the professor teaching the course, arranged for a field trip-to World Impact's "Encounter the City" conference in Wichita.

Sterling College's Assessment Results in Best Reaccreditation Terms since 1977

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Wednesday, May 19, 2010

For colleges, the official news that they have been approved for reaccreditation is much like the diplomas their students receive during graduation: the "piece of paper" stands for a lot of hard work.
But it also symbolizes progress and success, which is why, when Sterling College's President Dr. Paul J. Maurer announced last week that the College had received an official 10-year reaccreditation, he said, "This is a truly significant moment for Sterling College. Join me in giving thanks to God for his goodness."

Warrior Athletic Golf Tournament set for June, 21, 2010

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Thursday, May 20, 2010

The Warrior Athletic Association announced that the Warrior Wood & Wedge golf tournament will once again be held again at the Highlands Golf Club in Hutchinson, Kansas. This athletic fundraiser will be held on Monday, June 21, 2010.

The Warrior Athletic Association is designed to advance Sterling College athletics by strengthening the athletic budget to help meet needs in all our sports programs.

Alex Lawhon-Bush Qualifies for Interstate Oratorical, Finishes Twelfth in Nation

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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Sterling College Students Donate Nearly 900 Hours during Love Sterling Event

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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Downtown Sterling recently received a makeover through "Love Sterling," a community outreach event planned by Sterling College. More than 150 College students and community members provided nearly 900 hours of labor on Saturday, May 1. "We were able to accomplish every single project we'd planned except one," said Anne Smith, chaplain at Sterling College. "Truly, it was amazing the way folks and resources arrived just as we needed them."

Sterling College Sends Soccer Mission Trip to Kenya

Release Date: 
Tuesday, May 25, 2010

The Sterling College mission trip to Kenya this summer will involve a lot of soccer-or "football," as it is called in Kenya. Dave Underwood, head men's soccer coach at Sterling College, is leading eight of the soccer players on a mission trip to Nairobi. The team is hosting clinics and training sessions at schools, orphanages, and the Kibera slum and will play with several African club teams.

Sterling College Presents Posthumous Award in Honor of Tim Hoover

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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

The Sterling College Business Department made the decision to give Tim Hoover the Outstanding Business Student award on April 14. On April 15, Tim Hoover, a first-year , non-traditional student from Sterling, collapsed in class and died. He had suffered with diabetes and complications related to it for many years. Despite his health issues, Hoover was passionate about getting an education and determined to pursue it.

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