2001 News Release Archive

December

12/18/01 - Union University holds commencement exercises
12/18/01 - Union grads awarded medals of excellence
12/18/01 - Union grad completes degree started 25 years ago
12/18/01 - Union staff member adds mortarboard to her many hats
12/18/01 - First Lady Lanese Dockery receives degree during December commencement
12/10/01 - Union announces December graduation events
12/6/01 - Lance to give Union commencement address
12/5/01 - Trustees approve first doctoral program at Union
12/4/01 - Union University continues to lead students by the inspired Word

November

11/29/01 - Community Music Center announces Christmas lineup
11/29/01 - Experiencing the Darkness: Shedding light on a gloomy world
11/27/01 - Baptist Islam expert says Bush wrong in description of Muslims
11/21/01 - Union University to host Experiencing the Darkness
11/21/01 - Union speaker to focus on “Islam and America”
11/21/01 - Union’s Community Music Center begins new program
11/21/01 - Union University presents “Christmas Is…The Messiah”
11/16/01 - Union Christmas opera will bring legendary story to life
11/11/01 - Art students pay tribute to victims
11/6/01 - TAHPERD Professionals Conference to be held
11/6/01 - Union Theatre Department to present Five-Finger Exercise
11/6/01 - Dockery to address Evangelical Theological Society
11/6/01 - Dockery reaches milestone: 100th publication

October

10/31/01 - Former Prime Minister promises British support for war against terrorism
10/30/01 - Union University Jazz Band to perform
10/30/01 - Union University will hold Campus Preview Days in November
10/28/01 - Union music faculty to perform
10/25/01 - Terrorism will be topic of former Great Britain Prime Minister at Scholarship Banquet
10/25/01 - Popular Trio Ariana will perform music by American composers
10/25/01 - Dockery serves as keynote speaker for OBU’s annual Hobbs Lecture
10/18/01 - Union University receives NCATE accreditation
10/17/01 - Unity Park dedication will honor storm victims and spirit of togetherness
10/17/01 - Union holds annual Renewal Week
10/17/01 - Union history lecture series will bring Great Britain closer to home
10/17/01 - Community forum to offer answers amidst crisis
10/15/01 - Union University to focus on renewal
10/11/01 - Scriptural theology answers age-old questions
10/8/01 - Joint faculty recital set to be held
10/8/01 - Writing resume workshops offered
10/4/01 - Union University’s student publications awarded Baptist Press awards
10/4/01 - Union University Players will present Who’s on First
10/3/01 - Union University’s Career Services to sponsor on-campus interviews
10/2/01 - Union’s engineering program receives support from local industry
10/2/01 - Union Board of Trustees elects new 2001-2002 officers
10/1/01 - Union to host fall meeting for the West Tennessee Regional Science Fair
10/1/01 - Dedication service offers thanks to God for new tower and blessings at Union
10/1/01 - Union University adopts new mission statement
10/1/01 - Union University announces School of Christian Studies

September

9/27/01 - Union fraternity chapter receives visit from national CEO
9/27/01 - Union professor to present original compositions in recital
9/27/01 - Writing Art Criticism Workshop will be held
9/27/01 - “Legal Responsibilities of Teachers” is theme of student teaching seminar
9/27/01 - Union University to host art exhibit by Kent Butler
9/25/01 - Union University will host the McAfee Organ Recital
9/21/01 - Dedication service planned for Union’s new bell tower and great lawn
9/20/01 - Memphis and Shelby County area Union alumni to hold Fall meeting
9/20/01 - Weakley County Union alumni to hold Fall meeting
9/20/01 - Student teacher seminar to focus on classroom management techniques for elementary teachers
9/20/01 - Union University will hold Campus Preview Days in October
9/20/01 - Mass Media class offers conversations with game show legends and newcomers
9/20/01 - Carroll and Benton Counties area Union alumni to hold Fall meeting
9/19/01 - Union offers students Career University
9/19/01 - Union University holds annual GO Week
9/19/01 - Union University will host the West Tennessee Vocal Quartet
9/18/01 - Union University family gathers for prayer and remembrance
9/14/01 - Union University responds to terrorism attacks with proactive measures
9/14/01 - Union’s Who’s on First cast announced
9/14/01 - Union University professor will perform piano recital
9/14/01 - Union University offers after-school children’s art program
9/12/01 - Union University economist says oil prices will rise
9/11/01 - Union University prays for victims of terrorist attacks
9/10/01 - Nashville alumni chapter meeting will be held
9/10/01 - Lots of fun in store for Family Weekend
9/6/01 - Union University stays in top tier of U.S. News rankings
9/5/01 - Colson gives endorsement for Union University

August

8/31/01 - Union University students learn that “faith must come before the harvest”
8/31/01 - Screwtape brings new light to spiritual warfare
8/31/01 - Union welcomes three new couples as missionaries-in-residence
8/31/01 - Union University’s engineering program receives generous support from Maytag
8/30/01 - Union teaching seminar to focus on landing that first job
8/30/01 - The Merling Trio will captivate and inspire audience
8/29/01 - President’s Reception to be held – new year off to a great start
8/28/01 - Union University welcomes new faculty members
8/27/01 - Union University welcomes outstanding freshmen class
8/27/01 - Fall Convocation will encourage renewal and serving others
8/22/01 - Union faculty member invited to serve on panel of the American Chemical Society in Washington D.C.
8/20/01 - Union University professor to be featured artist at TAC Gallery in Nashville

July

7/31/01 - Union University will hold largest August graduation
7/30/01 - Biotechnology: The Good, The Bad, and What We Should Fear Most
7/24/01 - Union University students return from mission trip to Germany
7/24/01 - Union University president goes to the White House
7/24/01 - Goodlettsville native receives Rotary Club scholarship for graduate studies
7/24/01 - Union University Jackson student participates in honors program at Oxford University

June

6/22/01 - Union chemistry professor will deliver paper at international conference
6/21/01 - Union professor shows how Christian message can be shared in postmodern era
6/20/01 - Union students release worship project
6/4/01 - Union University sends nearly 200 students to summer missions

May

5/31/01 - Boy Scout camp will benefit from Union nursing students
5/30/01 - Union’s Community Art program says summer programs aren’t just for kids – adults need fun too
5/28/01 - Union University names 292 students to Spring 2001 Dean's List
5/28/01 - Union University names 186 students to Spring 2001 President’s List
5/25/01 - Union confers four academic achievement awards
5/25/01 - Wicker urges Union grads to allow God to break them
5/25/01 - Graduation day brings mixed emotions as the class of 2001 says goodbye
5/25/01 - Union University faculty awarded Teagle Grants
5/21/01 - Colson urges grads to be Christian thinkers in Union commencement address
5/16/01 - Union University faculty member awarded for innovative teaching
5/16/01 - Union University SIFE team scores in top 16
5/16/01 - Union students honored for service to community
5/15/01 - Union will offer back-to-back conferences for pastors and senior adults
5/14/01 - Union University students named to "Who's Who"
5/14/01 - 2001 Union Faculty and Staff Members of the year announced
5/11/01 - Union University announces schedule for spring graduation
5/11/01 - Union alum's design chosen for Tennessee commemorative quarter
5/11/01 - Union University now offers MOUS exams, classes on computer maintenance
5/11/01 - Union student receives Love Community Service Award
5/10/01 - Suffering is inherent in authentic faith, Shaw says
5/9/01 - Awards Day brings recognition to students, faculty and staff alike
5/7/01 - Union University announces new engineering program
5/3/01 - Union Students travel to Germany
5/2/01 - Colson to give Union commencement address
5/1/01 - Union University students make God’s name known

April

4/30/01 - Union University will hold Community Art Program Summer 2001
4/30/01 - Union’s Career Services to hold seminar on career options for those with an English degree
4/30/01 - Barnes Says Faith Is Key To Understanding Bush
4/30/01 - Union University to hold Awards Day Chapel
4/24/01 - Union University Children’s Chorus presents annual concert
4/24/01 - Nationally recognized sculptor to aid students in building sculpture for Union University campus
4/24/01 - Union University to hold spring music concert
4/23/01 - Union University students share GO Trip experiences
4/20/01 - Union’s Career Services to hold eating etiquette dinner
4/20/01 - Union to work with Habitat for Humanity
4/20/01 - Union University Players to present 1940s suspense thriller
4/19/01 - Shaw to speak at Union’s commissioning service
4/19/01 - Union professor will discuss "Round Robin Scheduling"
4/19/01 - Union University’s education colloquium to focus on teaching mathematics in inclusive classrooms
4/18/01 - Tropical Ecology class to take trip to Belize
4/6/01 - Political reporter and columnist to speak at Union Forum
4/6/01 - Union University will hold Campus Preview Day in April
4/6/01 - Union University’s seniors show artwork
4/6/01 - Writing strategies to be next topic of Union's student teacher seminar
4/4/01 - Union University GO Trips 2001 Begin
4/2/01 - Motivation and learning to be topic of next student teaching seminar

March

3/29/01 - James Sire to speak on “Habits of the Mind” during Union University’s Mars Hill Forum
3/28/01 - Union University will promote health during Wellness Week
3/26/01 - Union’s career services will host "Dress for Success" fashion show
3/26/01 - "King David" to be performed at Union
3/24/01 - Bill Choate to speak at Union
3/23/01 - Union nursing team travels to Honduras
3/22/01 - Sam Myatt to present next teaching seminar
3/22/01 - Union professor will discuss "Real Presenter"
3/22/01 - Union University to begin exchange program with Morocco
3/21/01 - Union University’s education colloquium to focus on proficient writing
3/21/01 - Duo piano recital featuring Union professors
3/21/01 - Union to hold Social Work Awareness Day activities
3/20/01 - Union University nursing students attend governmental affairs briefing in Nashville
3/15/01 - Study finds commitment overrides salary issues in new teachers
3/15/01 - Union University announces speaker for Fifth Annual Scholarship Banquet
3/14/01 - Artist to be featured at Union University
3/14/01 - West Tennessee Science Fair promotes science and learning: winners to compete internationally
3/13/01 - Union president will speak for seminary's Founder's Day
3/12/01 - Mars Hill Forum will address bioethical questions for 21st century
3/9/01 - Union University hosts scholar-in-residence for spring 2001
3/9/01 - Union to address environmental ethics at upcoming conference
3/2/01 - Benefit recital to raise funds for mission trip abroad
3/2/01 - Union faculty member to speak at Last Lecture Chapel
3/1/01 - Christian recording artist Chris Rice to perform at Union University

February

2/28/01 - Union University will hold Bach's Lunch recital series in March
2/27/01 - World famous artist will conduct free workshop at Union University
2/26/01 - Union University president releases new book
2/23/01 - Penny to perform faculty recital
2/23/01 - Union University professor receives family life award
2/22/01 - Union University Players will present Othello
2/20/01 - Union professor will discuss "Liberal Arts Mathematics"
2/19/01 - Union professor to perform faculty recital
2/17/01 - Union alum get reacquainted at "If My Friends Could See Me Now" - Homecoming 2001
2/16/01 - Union University to host largest Job Market Career Fair in university history
2/15/01 - Union University Education Colloquium will discuss ways to include special-education students
2/15/01 - Union University picks up nine awards for excellence in advertising
2/15/01 - Union University welcomes novelist Betty Smartt Carter
2/14/01 - Developing a presentation portfolio to be focus of next teaching seminar
2/14/01 - Union University's Family Life Series will focus on how to build better relationships
2/14/01 - Union University announces March speaker for 2001 Union Forum Series
2/14/01 - Union University Staley Lectures to feature nationally recognized bio-ethicist
2/13/01 - Illustration and design featured in Union Art Gallery
2/13/01 - Union music alumni will take to the stage
2/13/01 - Local Jackson educators to speak at Union teaching seminars
2/13/01 - Union University offers evening of chamber music
2/9/01 - Union University alum: "If My Friends Could See Me Now"
2/9/01 - Union University Awards Luncheon will honor outstanding alum during Homecoming Week
2/9/01 - Faculty recital to explore works of Messiaen
2/5/01 - Union University celebrates Founders' Day with dedication of history book and a look into the past
2/2/01 - Union University assumes a leadership role at national Christian higher education forum

January

1/31/01 - Jackson music educator honored by Kindermusik International
1/31/01 - Union University and Jackson historian will give book signings Monday
1/30/01 - Nursing seminar to discuss opportunities for the future
1/26/01 - Union University will hold Campus Preview Days in February
1/26/01 - Union offers first teaching seminars of the year
1/22/01 - Second annual "Business by the Book" seminar to be held
1/22/01 - Union announces spring arts lineup
1/19/01 - Union will remember past with dedication of history book at annual Founders' Day celebration
1/18/01 - As 2001 unfolds, annual Sacred Harp Sing takes note of the past
1/17/01 - Union theatre students take book knowledge to the stage
1/15/01 - Southern Seminary professor described King as a 'contemporary Moses'
1/9/01 - "Mid-Winter Frolic" to replace January doldrums
1/9/01 - Union University will hold annual Martin Luther King Day chapel service
1/8/01 - Union University R.G. Lee Centers announce study opportunities for Spring 2001
1/8/01 - Union University offers spring study helps for high school students and parents
1/8/01 - Union University Community Art Program offers winter classes for children and teens
1/8/01 - Union University announces ticket discount for area students
1/5/01 - Union University will miss longtime trustee and friend Opha Miller
1/3/01 - Retired missionary and Jackson resident receives Union University’s highest service award
1/3/01 - Local game show host and Union professor to be featured on ABC’s 20/20 this Friday

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