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.  

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.

Sterling College Warriors will make their way back to their Alma Mater beginning Thursday, Oct. 22, to begin the 2015 homecoming festivities, many of which the community are invited to attend. That night the curtain in Culbertson Auditorium will open at 8 p.m. to begin the musical “9 to 5.” Registration, tickets and additional information for all Homecoming events can be found at sterling.edu/homecoming.  

Former Sterling College Women’s Basketball Coach Lonnie Kruse was inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame (KSHOF) Sunday, October 4, in Wichita.

“It's an honor to be inducted into the KSHOF,” said Lonnie Kruse. “I was totally shocked when they called me and told me that I was being inducted. It's something that you never expect would happen. I would like to thank everyone that was involved in the decision making process and also thank everybody that has supported me and the Lady Warrior basketball program over the years.”