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| 2002
News Release Archive |
Dec.
- 12/14/02 - Union holds 2002 winter commencement
- 12/13/02 - Union University enters Christmas holidays with thankfulness of heart following November’s tornado
- 12/13/02 - Union’s community music center receives grant money to support music education
- 12/12/02 - Union University provost receives second term as commissioner
- 12/12/02 - Union University awards its first minority scholarship for the 2002-2003 school year
- 12/9/02 - Union University will hold December graduation
- 12/3/02 - Students remember the victims of the Holocaust with a collection of essays and thoughts
- 12/3/02 - Building Science From the Ground Up
Nov.
- 11/25/02 - Union students remember the Holocaust in new book
- 11/25/02 - Union University will hold groundbreaking for new science building
- 11/25/02 - Union University selected in top college buys for seventh straight year with highest gpa and ACT
- 11/22/02 - Union University’s athletic training education program is the first to be accredited in West Tennessee
- 11/21/02 - Union University fraternity helps with early Christmas gift for children despite damages
- 11/20/02 - Department of Music will present "A Union Christmas"
- 11/20/02 - Union’s SIFE helps dreams become reality for area scouts
- 11/15/02 - Student security guard says life was spared from tornado
- 11/15/02 - Union student walks away from tornado's center
- 11/13/02 - Union University community spirit shines in midst of crisis
- 11/13/02 - Students recall experiences from the Union Tornado of 2002
- 11/12/02 - Union University suffers damage from F1 tornado
- 11/12/02 - Daylight brings reality of storm’s impact at Union
- 11/11/02 - Union University students return to classes Tuesday - Union community participates in clean-up
- 11/7/02 - Union University will host child abuse awareness seminar
- 11/7/02 - Union University faculty member receives award
- 11/7/02 - USA Today’s All-USA Teacher and Union alumna says believing in children is the answer
- 11/4/02 - Union University Players to Present Relative Values
Oct.
- 10/30/02 - Union prof and Edgar Allan Poe descendant hopes to repair author’s tarnished image
- 10/29/02 - Anne Koscielny to perform at Union University
- 10/29/02 - Musicale to commemorate Rodgers 100th birthday
- 10/29/02 - Political science prof studies consequences of close primaries
- 10/28/02 - Union hosts works of Glenn Dasher
- 10/25/02 - Religion, faith and war affected American history in important ways, says Princeton prof
- 10/24/02 - Union music professor named Teacher of the Year
- 10/18/02 - Los Alamos scientist speaks on celestial topic at WTRSF orientation
- 10/17/02 - Union professors hope their newly formed Baconian Society will provide thoughtful discussion
- 10/17/02 - SBC President to speak at Union
- 10/17/02 - Union University faculty approve anti-gambling resolution
- 10/17/02 - Union ACS chapter awarded “outstanding” fourth year in a row
- 10/17/02 - Union University celebrates National Chemistry Week
- 10/17/02 - Union University will host annual McAfee Organ Recital
- 10/16/02 - Faculty gather for a night of dinner and stimulating conversation
- 10/16/02 - Union’s student newspaper wins big at Baptist Press Student Journalism Conference
- 10/14/02 - Dockery appointed to Christianity Today International Board of Directors
- 10/14/02 - Union families flock to Family Weekend
- 10/14/02 - Importance of trade emphasized at NAFTA presentation
- 10/14/02 - Yale professor will speak at Union’s annual history series
- 10/8/02 - Melinda Jordan: a mom away from home for international students
- 10/8/02 - Los Alamos scientist will speak to West TN science teachers
- 10/5/02 - Union University will hear from Canada and Mexico perspectives on NAFTA
- 10/5/02 - Union hosts works of Chris Anderson
- 10/4/02 - Writing resume workshop offered
- 10/4/02 - The life of a pastor can be found in his books: Paschall library dedicated at Union
- 10/4/02 - For future generations: Chuck Colson leaves part of legacy at Union University
- 10/2/02 - Sixth Annual Scholarship Banquet brings record amounts for scholarships and a helpful look at history
- 10/1/02 - Union University Players to present Lilies of the Field
Sept.
- 9/26/02 - Fun in the Sun: Union University Day at Shiloh Ridge
- 9/24/02 - Union offers students Career University
- 9/24/02 - Union will host nursing leadership conference in Germantown
- 9/23/02 - Chapel tickets available to hear Chuck Colson at Union
- 9/20/02 - Melinda Jordan: Union's second mom to international students
- 9/20/02 - Union’s Germantown campus to host open house celebration
- 9/20/02 - Wheaton provost to speak at Union
- 9/18/02 - Union University sees increase in alumni giving
- 9/18/02 - Union University prepares for Sixth Annual Scholarship Banquet
- 9/18/02 - Practicing what they preach: Union University writes book on shaping the Christian worldview
- 9/17/02 - New music chair receives high notes of praise from students
- 9/16/02 - James Huggins: The Dr. Doolittle of Union University
- 9/16/02 - From anthropology to English: Union’s new English chair answers God’s call to serve
- 9/16/02 - Union Art Gallery will feature “Union in the Rockies” bronze sculpture
- 9/13/02 - Union University SIFE helps give students a Reality Check
- 9/12/02 - Rich named as Union Staff Member of the Month
- 9/12/02 - Union University authors will hold book signing
- 9/9/02 - Union University will remember 9/11 victims in symbolic memorial service
- 9/9/02 - Carroll-Benton area alumni to hold fall dinner
- 9/9/02 - Union Art Department to offer community art classes
- 9/9/02 - Union University will hold annual GO Week
- 9/9/02 - Memphis area alumni to hold fall dinner
- 9/9/02 - Job searching is topic of Union student teaching seminar
- 9/9/02 - Presentation portfolio development is topic of Union University student teaching seminar
- 9/6/02 - Union Germantown campus will offer new graduate program in education
- 9/5/02 - Faculty recital will be held at Union
- 9/5/02 - Princeton prof discusses 21st century ethics in medicine
- 9/4/02 - Robert Simpson: Starting back time
- 9/4/02 - Union University begins doctoral program
- 9/4/02 - Union University’s R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies launches new website
- 9/2/02 - Union University releases new book on Christian worldview
Aug.
- 8/29/02 - Dallas/Fort Worth area Union alumni to hold fall dinner
- 8/29/02 - Job searching is topic of Union student teaching seminar
- 8/29/02 - Shiloh Ridge Athletic Club will host Union University Day
- 8/28/02 - Opening convocation will bring Union community together once more
- 8/28/02 - National bioethics council member to speak at Union
- 8/28/02 - Life, Faith, and Culture: Taking FOCUS into the New Semester
- 8/27/02 - New Student Orientation: Forming the Ties That Bind
- 8/26/02 - Families Come Together at New Student Orientation
- 8/26/02 - Freshmen MKs live the Union University experience
- 8/26/02 - Union University reports 110% increase in economic impact for Madison County
- 8/25/02 - Union faculty welcome new additions for new year
- 8/24/02 - Multiple works of artists will be displayed at Union
- 8/24/02 - Union University welcomes more than 400 freshman for fifth straight year
- 8/21/02 - Union University presents The Odd Couple with a feminine twist
- 8/2/02 - Union University and Wilberforce Forum to offer online course in Christian worldview
July
- 7/29/02 - Sean Evans: A matter of speaking
- 7/29/02 - Union history major will go to the White House
- 7/29/02 - Union professor awarded retirement planning certification
- 7/29/02 - Union will hold August Graduation
- 7/24/02 - Union’s Germantown Campus marks five-year anniversary with future expansions being considered
- 7/22/02 - Union finishes up Centrifuge for 16th summer in a row
- 7/15/02 - Union receives Star Chapter Award
- 7/12/02 - Oldest living Union alum turns 104
- 7/12/02 - Union will host annual senior adult banquet and concert
- 7/11/02 - Union professor is taking love of learning to Syria
- 7/9/02 - Worship will be focus of Union’s 2002 Pastors’ School
- 7/2/02 - Union University and other Tennessee private colleges remain open
June
- 6/26/02 - A 1615 Geneva Bible comes home to Union
- 6/26/02 - Union University will offer drama camp for kids in July
- 6/24/02 - Union University hosts freshman pre-registration
- 6/12/02 - Dockery receives Distinguished Alumni Award
- 6/6/02 - Union University announces acceptance of graduates into professional programs
May
- 5/24/02 - Bosnian student experiences new life at Union
- 5/23/02 - Union graduate gives his best for his country – graduates in absentia
- 5/23/02 - Union graduate sees gold in her college experience
- 5/20/02 - Union May graduates celebrate commencement near Miller Tower
- 5/15/02 - Union will offer town-and-gown series this summer on the Israel-Palestine Region
- 5/15/02 - Union will offer town-and-gown series this summer on environmental issues
- 5/14/02 - Basic parish nursing course to be offered at Union
- 5/14/02 - Union art department will offer community art program
- 5/14/02 - Union’s School of Nursing will hold dedication and recognition service for graduates
- 5/13/02 - Union receives Paschall book collection
- 5/9/02 - Record number of Union graduates answer the call to missions
- 5/8/02 - Awards Day brings recognition to students, faculty and staff alike in 2002
- 5/8/02 - 2002 Union Faculty and Staff Members of the year announced
- 5/8/02 - Union University faculty member awarded for innovative teaching
- 5/8/02 - Union University faculty awarded Teagle Grants for 2002
- 5/8/02 - Union students honored for service to community in 2002
- 5/8/02 - The “RA” in Residence Life: Students helping students
- 5/7/02 - Union students participate in NATS and find musical enrichment
- 5/6/02 - Service learning takes Union students beyond the classroom and into the community
- 5/6/02 - Union announces May graduation speakers
- 5/3/02 - Three Union scientists use newspaper column to share love of science
- 5/2/02 - Union honor student awarded national fellowship
- 5/2/02 - Union’s history department hosts annual banquet – outstanding graduating seniors receive awards
- 5/1/02 - Encouraging words: 38 years later, Union grad still recruits for alma mater
- 5/1/02 - Union dedicates Fesmire Fields at reunion baseball game – Fesmire Foundation is also announced
April
- 4/26/02 - Union will offer summer enrichment program in physics
- 4/25/02 - Union’s Student Teacher Education Association wins awards
- 4/24/02 - Union student director brings True West to Jackson
- 4/24/02 - SGA President sees student leadership as mission
- 4/24/02 - Union University Alumni and Friends Reception to be held in St. Louis
- 4/24/02 - Union University Preview Day announced for May
- 4/21/02 - Students and faculty connect at national chemistry meeting
- 4/19/02 - A Penny for the opera: Union professor keeps a classic musical tradition coming back
- 4/18/02 - Union Summar Library celebrates renovations
- 4/17/02 - Union SIFE chapter wins at regionals
- 4/15/02 - Union University names fields after longtime local supporters
- 4/12/02 - Fourth annual School of Christian Studies Banquet honors graduating seniors
- 4/12/02 - Union Art Department to offer community art class
- 4/11/02 - Union University presents the tale of Sleeping Beauty
- 4/10/02 - Gabriel’s Magic Ornament: Union professor authors children’s book
- 4/10/02 - Union hosts poetry reading by nationally renowned writer
- 4/10/02 - Union announces April student music recitals
- 4/10/02 - Dever leads churches to a new understanding of membership
- 4/9/02 - Union trustees approve plans for science building in annual spring meeting
- 4/9/02 - Flood warning for Jackson – SONICFLOOd to appear at Union
- 4/8/02 - Lyceum brings the arts home to students
- 4/8/02 - Church reformer Mark Dever will speak in Union chapel
- 4/8/02 - Union Gallery features art faculty
- 4/8/02 - International Justice Mission to host cardboard fundraiser
- 4/5/02 - Union University will host William Kristol for second Union Forum
March
- 3/26/02 - Union’s music department will present spring opera
- 3/13/02 - Colson Chair announced at Union University
- 3/11/02 - Union Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs Win Conference Championships
- 3/5/02 - Novelist Ann Patchett speaks at Union
- 3/3/02 - Union alum enjoys seeing work on state quarter
- 3/3/02 - Baptist associations work together to provide for R.G. Lee Center at prison
- 3/1/02 - Guinness addresses The Call at Mars Hill Forum
Feb.
- 2/25/02 - Union math professors take speed to a new perception
- 2/25/02 - Union school newspaper receives honors at regional journalism conference
- 2/22/02 - Former Afghanistan aid workers tell Union students to desire God’s best
- 2/15/02 - Wehmeyer says faith kept her grounded on and off-camera
- 2/12/02 - HOMECOMING 2002: Union alumni remembers past as he looks toward future
- 2/12/02 - HOMECOMING 2002: Future Unionites spend time in the Dawg House
- 2/12/02 - HOMECOMING 2002: Union grad uses her influence with God’s help
- 2/12/02 - HOMECOMING 2002: Language professor gives 25 years of faithful service
- 2/12/02 - HOMECOMING 2002: 1952 Union graduate stays busy with volunteering
- 2/12/02 - HOMECOMING 2002: Magazine editor gives alma mater credit for where she is today
- 2/12/02 - HOMECOMING 2002: Honesty marks Nicole Nordeman concert at Union
- 2/12/02 - HOMECOMING 2002: Communication Arts Students gain ‘Wisdom from the Trenches’
- 2/12/02 - HOMECOMING 2002: Union grad says he's living out dream
- 2/12/02 - HOMECOMING 2002: Old campus tour brings back tender memories
- 2/12/02 - HOMECOMING 2002: Union provost pursues her job with passion
- 2/8/02 - Union students minister in Thailand
- 2/7/02 - Union alum creates website to promote nursing
- 2/5/02 - Union announces 2002 Spring Arts Calendar
Jan.
- 1/25/02 - Kentucky businessman and ’93 grad has ‘sweet memories of Union’
- 1/25/02 - Ford recalls life at Union
- 1/22/02 - From M&Ms to the big screen, Union grad credits professors for getting him there
- 1/21/02 - Retired missionary stays dedicated to alma mater
- 1/14/02 - Dockery remembers special service of W.A. Criswell
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