2004 News Release Archive

December

12/20/04 - Record-high 275 graduate from Union University
12/15/04 - Moss to receive Craig Service Award from Union University
12/14/04 - Despite politics, prayer remains key component of Christian life
12/14/04 - Union faculty and students help bring ‘A Christmas Carol’ to life
12/9/04 - WLJT to broadcast “A Union Christmas” three times
12/9/04 - Union students spread Christmas cheer to needy children
12/7/04 - Three past TBC presidents to lead Union in response to doctrinal study
12/6/04 - UNION PERSPECTIVE: Reading redemptively: Why Dan Brown should matter to Christian leaders
12/3/04 - Union trustees approve “Union 2010” proposal
12/3/04 - Union celebrates accomplishments from 2005 long-range plan
12/2/04 - Student directors showcase one-act plays Dec. 9-12
12/2/04 - Art gallery hosts work of Union University seniors
12/1/04 - Van Neste book explores Timothy, Titus epistles

November

11/29/04 - Alpha Tau Omega helps send message of love to troops overseas
11/29/04 - Union University Singers to present "Christmas Gift to the Community" Dec. 3
11/24/04 - Union’s community Christmas service set for Dec. 7
11/22/04 - BSOL program provides supplies to needy children
11/18/04 - Dockery article included in prestigious German reference set
11/18/04 - Paper-making experiment gives elementary education students material for future classroom use
11/16/04 - Chaplain Black to speak at December graduation ceremony
11/12/04 - Forum to focus on identifying and responding to child sexual abuse
11/11/04 - More than 800 participate in Day of Remembrance projects
11/11/04 - Lyceum sponsors regional filmmaker’s screening at Union
11/4/04 - Union University Art Gallery Displays Faculty Work
11/4/04 - Day of Remembrance will benefit local organizations
11/3/04 - Union University To Present Annual Children’s Show
11/3/04 - Union students gather to watch election returns

October

10/26/04 - Union’s Phi Alpha Theta continues to rack up awards
10/21/04 - Smiley to share thoughts on Great Depression
10/12/04 - Union student newspaper wins 25 awards at national conference
10/11/04 - Blackaby tells Union students ‘to see, hear and obey God’
10/11/04 - Union University Players to present Metamorphosis
10/8/04 - Union hosts career workshops in 4th annual Career University
10/7/04 - Childers giving historical lecture at Union University

September

9/28/04 - ’What are you looking for?‘ TBC president challenges Union University students
9/28/04 - Union University Art Gallery hosts Preston Saunders
9/28/04 - Town and Gown series at Union to focus on presidential election
9/24/04 - “Guardian” installed for 2004-2005 Jackson/Union Sculpture Tour
9/22/04 - Union Scholarship Banquet Most Successful in School History
9/22/04 - Union Capital Campaign Wraps Up Ahead of Expectations
9/16/04 - McAfee Organ Recital to feature Marilyn Keiser
9/14/04 - Union ranked nationally in top 10 Christian business schools
9/10/04 - Jackson inducted as fellow of R.G. Lee Society
9/10/04 - James Emery White challenges freshmen to expand idea of God’s calling
9/9/04 - Union University enrollment tops 2,900
9/9/04 - ‘When we say no to God, He ceases to be Lord,’ Jackson tells Union University students
9/3/04 - Absher installed as dean of Union’s business school
9/3/04 - Dockery calls for interdisciplinary focus, asks campus ‘to do’ the Word
9/2/04 - Worship and dedication time helps new students transition into life at Union

August

8/31/04 - Union Executive Committee votes to proceed with science building, send CRNA program for full board vote
8/30/04 - Freshmen greeted by servant leadership at Union University
8/30/04 - Hymnology students encounter prolific hymn writer while touring England
8/26/04 - Online courses in Old and New Testament offered through Union University
8/20/04 - Union represented at 2004 national political conventions
8/20/04 - Union in top tier of U.S. News rankings for eighth year
8/17/04 - Doors to China opened for faculty and student exchange from Union University
8/9/04 - Union graduates 820 in 2003-2004
8/5/04 - First doctoral degree to be awarded by Union University Aug. 7

July

7/30/04 - Childhood development and bonding opportunities provided in Kindermusik
7/16/04 - Union to be represented at 2004 national political conventions
7/14/04 - LAUNCH students provide “Trikes for Tots” at Salvation Army
7/8/04 - Union’s Beverly tapped by national media for game show expertise
7/6/04 - Social work students win national recognition from Influencing State Policy

June

6/30/04 - WTH approves $2.5 million for Union University program
6/24/04 - Newest publication by Dockery and Guthrie aids laity in Bible interpretation
6/24/04 - Three Union alumni take on leadership roles at Southern Baptist Convention
6/22/04 - LifeWay President is first recipient for M.E. Dodd Denominational Service Award
6/17/04 - Union presents second installment of Jackson Reads
6/9/04 - Reagan's Rendezvous with Destiny
6/4/04 - Dockery helps Baptist educators understand ‘theology’ of/for Baptist higher education
6/2/04 - Christian sociologists to meet at Union
6/1/04 - Poe gives model to meld faith and scholarship with Christianity in the Academy
6/1/04 - Retiring faculty and staff members leave lasting mark on Union University

May

5/27/04 - Career Services helps students in job search
5/24/04 - Union graduates 370 students in 179th commencement service
5/24/04 - Union’s School of Nursing recognizes graduates
5/14/04 - Awards Day brings recognition to Union’s students, faculty and staff
5/12/04 - Conference challenges business community to take faith into workplace
5/11/04 - Union awards faculty and staff member of year
5/7/04 - Union student wins medical physics fellowship at St. Jude’s
5/7/04 - Union Art Department offers community art classes
5/4/04 - Moy to give commencement address at Union University
5/3/04 - Union University Players to present Macbeth
5/3/04 - Haydn’s The Creation to be performed May 11

April

4/29/04 - Portrait of former professor, Bible translator donated to Union University’s Ryan Center
4/28/04 - State Senator Don McLeary and State Representative Chris Crider speak at Union University
4/25/04 - Student artwork on display at Union University
4/23/04 - Union University appoints Shadburn executive director of Germantown campus
4/21/04 - Union University offers summer physics program for youth
4/19/04 - Union Scholarship Banquet to feature former President Bush
4/14/04 - Genocide survivor to speak at Union University’s first social justice symposium
4/13/04 - McAfee School of Business Administration hosts annual conference
4/12/04 - Union University hosts James Leo Garrett
4/8/04 - Voddie Baucham to join Christian Studies faculty at Union University
4/8/04 - Baptist Identity Conference examines past, present, future issues for Baptists
4/8/04 - Margaret Skinner reads at annual creative writing workshop
4/2/04 - Union University’s career services hosts Etiquette Luncheon
4/2/04 - Polarization of society topic of Union Forum lecture
4/1/04 - Chris Staley to lead workshops at Union University
4/1/04 - Social work scholarships presented at Union

March

3/30/04 - NY Times columnist David Brooks to speak at 2004 Union Forum
3/29/04 - Union students and faculty discuss The Passion of the Christ
3/29/04 - Union University hosts annual spring reading and creative writing workshop
3/29/04 - Union University Singers present concert at Woodland Baptist Church
3/24/04 - Former U.S. Congressman Joins Union’s Faculty
3/18/04 - Baconian Society to host Dr. John Hedley Brooke
3/11/04 - Gianni Schicchi dinner theatre scheduled for April
3/8/04 - CP giving put baptistry in family’s garage
3/2/04 - Union University announces spring Singers Tour
3/2/04 - Students collect books for children
3/2/04 - Sharon Mabry to perform at Union University

February

2/26/04 - Union professors review The Passion of the Christ
2/25/04 - Students, faculty celebrate last day of BSOL & allied health classes
2/24/04 - Union celebrates traditions during Homecoming 2004
2/24/04 - Union names Absher dean of business school
2/23/04 - Union University’s newspaper, journalism program, receive high honors from SEJC competition
2/23/04 - Union University Receives 17 Advertising Honors
2/19/04 - Competition increases in quest for Presidential Homecoming Cup
2/19/04 - Accepted students invited to Union's Spring Thing
2/18/04 - Union University to host 13th annual Consortium Career Fair
2/18/04 - Award-winning musician performs as part of Union University's Homecoming Week Celebration
2/17/04 - Doug Merritt to perform at Union University
2/17/04 - Phillips joins Union as Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement
2/16/04 - Dr. Daniel Akin speaks about relationships
2/11/04 - Engineering students use skills to benefit the community
2/11/04 - Union University to recognize outstanding alumni
2/10/04 - Union Homecoming Full of Exciting Activities for All
2/10/04 - Union hosts Clutter art show
2/4/04 - Union University announces spring Singers Tour

January

1/29/04 - Union University’s Ananse! early in the day celebrates West African folklore
1/27/04 - Union University announces speakers for 2004 Union Forum
1/5/04 - Union University to hold January NAFTA series

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