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Dr. Sean McDowell to speak at Sterling College April 7

McDowell, an assistant professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Biola University, will bring a message “True for You But Not True for Me” to campus
Release Date: 
Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Hosting one of the top 100 apologists in the nation at The Ross and Fern Freeman Lecture Series for Servant Leadership, Sterling College has invited the public to hear Dr. Sean McDowell speak on April 7 at 10 a.m. in Culbertson Auditorium in Spencer Hall. McDowell, an assistant professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Biola University, will bring a message “True for You But Not True for Me” to campus. The event is free and open to the public.

Sterling College Highland Singers release spring tour schedule

The Highland Singers will tour March 10-19, making their first stop in Miltonvale, Kansas, for a Friday evening concert.
Release Date: 
Monday, March 6, 2017

The Sterling College Highland Singers will tour March 10-19, making their first stop in Miltonvale, Kansas, for a Friday evening concert. The 20-voice mixed choir will sing a variety of selections including classical sacred, spirituals, hymns, contemporary choral anthems, and arrangements of current worship songs. The public is invited to attend the events along the tour route:

Friday, March 10

7 p.m. Concert at Miltonvale Wesleyan Church in Miltonvale, Kansas

Sunday, March 12

“Little Women” to open at Sterling College March 2

The story of Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women” with song and dance will take the stage of Culbertson Auditorium March 2-4 at 8 p.m.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, February 28, 2017

The story of Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women” with song and dance will take the stage of Culbertson Auditorium March 2-4 at 8 p.m. Directed by Mark Clark, assistant professor of music, the musical is also a showcase for senior Abigail Pickering, who plays the lead role of Jo March.

Sterling College Forensics brings home three awards from state championship

Sterling College students Wesley Lowrey and Dara Quastad brought home three awards from the statewide tournament.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Traveling to the Kansas IE Championship on Feb. 18, 2017, Sterling College students Wesley Lowrey and Dara Quastad brought home three awards from the statewide tournament. The students competed against schools from across Kansas, including tough competition from host Bethel College, Ottawa University, Kansas State University, Independence Community College, Kansas Wesleyan University and Kansas University.

Sterling College to host Criminal Justice Career Fair

The Criminal Justice program at Sterling College will host a career fair on Friday, March 31, from 1-7 p.m. on the second floor of Wilson Hall.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, February 28, 2017

The Criminal Justice program at Sterling College will host a career fair on Friday, March 31, from 1-7 p.m. on the second floor of Wilson Hall. The event is free but advance registration is required at www.sterling.edu/cj-career-fair.

Puderbaugh, Westrup selected for fall Teachers of Promise

The students were recognized at the annual awards banquet.
Release Date: 
Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Cassidy Puderbaugh of Coldwater, Kansas, and Holly (Harshberger) Westrup of Meade, Kansas, represented Sterling College as the spring Teachers of Promise at the Kansas Exemplary Educators Network Conference in Topeka on Feb. 10, 2017. The students were recognized at the annual awards banquet.

Novice Quastad earns 2nd in persuasive speaking

Junior Dara Quastad finished second in persuasive speaking at the Kansas Wesleyan University Border Wars tournament on February 4.
Release Date: 
Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Junior Dara Quastad of Inman, Kansas, finished second in persuasive speaking at the Kansas Wesleyan University Border Wars tournament on February 4. Assistant Professor of Communications Ken Troyer called the finish “remarkable” since Quastad had only participated in three tournaments in her college career. Quastad began practicing for forensics in the fall, having learned of the competition through her public speaking class at Sterling College. Quastad did not participate in forensics or debate in high school.

Sterling College named to “Most Beautiful Colleges” List

Sterling College has been named to the “25 Most Beautiful Colleges and Universities in the Midwest 2017” by Christian Universities Online.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Sterling College has been named to the “25 Most Beautiful Colleges and Universities in the Midwest 2017” by Christian Universities Online. The list was created “to present the best the Midwest has to offer when it comes to overall campus beauty.”

“We are pleased to be included in this list as we know firsthand what a beautiful place Sterling College is for learning and acquiring knowledge. Our historic buildings combined with our wonderful faculty and staff make it a joy to live, work and grow at Sterling College,” said Scott Rich, president.

Sterling College announces Carney as alumni director

Sterling College has announced the addition of Susie (Rathbun) Carney ’88 as the alumni director beginning July 1, 2017.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Sterling College has announced the addition of Susie (Rathbun) Carney ’88 as the alumni director beginning July 1, 2017.

“We are thrilled to welcome Susie back home as alumni director. She’s both a natural and experienced networker, relationship-builder, and event planner. Sterling alumni and our programming for them and parents are in good hands with Susie,” said Scott Carter, vice president for institutional advancement and external relations.

Theatre professors and students bring home awards

The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival for Region 5 was a time of celebration for the Sterling College theatre program
Release Date: 
Wednesday, February 8, 2017

The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival for Region 5 was a time of celebration for the Sterling College theatre program, yielding seven awards among the professors and students. Assistant Professors of Theatre Arts Aaron and Samantha Kennedy, senior Bryce Bassett and junior Dani Goldberg were all recognized for their work.

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