2001-2002 News Release Archive

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

3/27/02 - Union will send 22 students for regional SIFE competition
3/26/02 - Sprouting scientists will display projects at Union
3/26/02 - Union’s music department will present spring opera
3/25/02 - Union to establish scholarship in name of former Jackson Chamber CEO
3/21/02 - Third time’s the charm: Union’s ACS Chapter receives national recognition third year in a row
3/21/02 - Union students will spend spring break on a mission
3/21/02 - Cotner named as Union Staff Member of the Month
3/21/02 - Union to present nationally renowned poet
3/21/02 - Union art students to host photo exhibit in Humboldt
3/20/02 - Union University students named to “Who’s Who”
3/20/02 - Biomedical scientist to speak at Union
3/13/02 - Conference examines legacy of Christian leader and future of evangelicalism
3/13/02 - Colson Chair announced at Union University
3/13/02 - Union to hold education colloquium series
3/11/02 - Union Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs Win Conference Championships
3/11/02 - Union will host regional social work conference
3/7/02 - Forsythe exhibit opens in Union art gallery
3/7/02 - Union University Preview Day announced for March
3/5/02 - Union announces March student music recitals
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
3/1/02 - Union student helped with prep work for Olympics
3/1/02 - Union faculty member to hold recital

February

January

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
1/15/02 - Union University will hold annual Sacred Harp Sing
1/14/02 - Dockery remembers special service of W.A. Criswell
1/14/02 - Union will hold Martin Luther King service
1/14/02 - Union University raises $1.25 million for student scholarships
1/14/02 - Union’s Master of Science in Nursing degree offers exciting career solutions in nursing field
1/7/02 - Union University will hold classes on Islam

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 - Experiencing the Darkness: Shedding light on a gloomy world
11/29/01 - Community Music Center announces Christmas lineup
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 - Dockery to address Evangelical Theological Society
11/6/01 - Dockery reaches milestone: 100th publication
11/6/01 - TAHPERD Professionals Conference to be held
11/6/01 - Union Theatre Department to present Five-Finger Exercise

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 - Popular Trio Ariana will perform music by American composers
10/25/01 - Dockery serves as keynote speaker for OBU’s annual Hobbs Lecture
10/25/01 - Terrorism will be topic of former Great Britain Prime Minister at Scholarship Banquet
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 Players will present Who’s on First
10/4/01 - Union University’s student publications awarded Baptist Press awards
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

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