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Battlers Down WVWC 2-1; Win WVIAC Crown
as reported on the WVIAC websiteWest Virginia Wesleyan got off to flying start, but Alderson-Broaddus would have the last laugh as the Battlers took their first WVIAC Men's Soccer Tournament championship. Wesleyan scored just 50 seconds into the game but wound up losing a 2-1 decision as A-B rallied in a back-and-fourth contest.
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Doug Jones Named November Employee of the Month
Douglas Jones, systems analyst, has been named the November Employee of the Month at Alderson-Broaddus College.
Jones was nominated by a faculty member in the music department who said, “Doug does an exemplary job keeping all of our computers running, updated, and fixes problems without hesitation, and he always does this with a smile.
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Terra Turansky Joins Admissions Staff
Kim Klaus, Director of Admissions, is announcing the addition of Terra Turansky as a new counselor to the Admissions Department staff. Turansky, a Buckhannon, WV, native, will graduate from West Virginia University in December 2008 with a bachelor of arts degree in public relations.
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Students Filming HOC as Part of Grant Project
Three A-B College students and a communications professor are currently shooting footage for a half-hour video for the Homeownership Center (HOC) in Elkins, WV. The video is part of a $4,900 mini-grant project funded by the Alliance of West Virginia Champion Communities. Computer Science (and Mathematics, Business Administration, Marketing) major, Brain Moats and Communications majors, Kiersten Long and Matasha Orsburn have been shooting footage since late September. Dr. Jim Wilkie, associate professor of Communications, has coordinated with John Elza, director of the HOC, on the project. The group has filmed HOC participating and sponsored events: the Randolph County Fair, the first ever Ambassador Program at the Old Brick Playhouse in Elkins and the Women’s Health Fair at Davis Memorial Hospital, also in Elkins. The HOC is a non-profit organization that helps families, mostly those in the low to moderate income levels, find affordable housing in North Central West Virginia. Additional footage will be shot in early November, including a Homebuyer Education class in Elkins on November 15. The group plans to have the video project completed in December.
Teets Illustrates National Award Winning Book
Alderson-Broaddus College art major, Ashley Teets, was recently honored by USABookNews.com as the illustrator for Stickyman Movements, one of the award winning finalists for the National “Best Books” 2008 Awards (NBBA).
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Oldaker Named 2008 Homecoming Queen
Jennifer Oldaker, a junior nursing major from Jane Lew, West Virginia, was crowned Alderson-Broaddus College Homecoming Queen during the 2008 Homecoming Pageant on Friday, October 10. Oldaker was sponsored by Alpha Beta Nu.
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ABSCA Installs New Officers
The Alderson-Broaddus College Secreterial/Clerical Association installed officers for the 2008-2009 year at their October meeting. New officers pictured are, left to right, Patty Bowmar, publicist/historian; Judy Bryant, social secretary; Teresa Evans, treasurer; Julie Spruill, secretary; Caroline Davis, vice-president; and, Lori Wetzel, president.
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Ballard, Dickenson, Corrothers to be Recognized During Alumni Banquet
Alderson-Broaddus College will recognize three of its alumni at the Alumni Banquet to be held on Saturday, October 11, during the college’s annual Homecoming celebration, October 10-12. Matthew G.
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Rev. Nathan Price '98 to be Homecoming Chapel Speaker
The Rev. Nathan Price, associate minister of youth and church communications at Bridgeport United Methodist Church, will be the guest chapel speaker during Alderson-Broaddus College's Homecoming Weekend on Sunday, Oct. 12. The 9:30 a.m. service will be held in Wilcox Chapel on the campus of A-B College.
Rev. Price graduated from Ripley High School in 1994. He continued his education at Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi, West Virginia, and graduated in 1998 with a bachelor of arts degree in speech communications.
From 1998-2000, he was the executive producer/assignment editor for the 5:30 & 6:00 news at WBOY-TV 12 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. In 2000, he worked for West Virginia University as a production specialist in the University’s Television Production Unit. That same year he returned to A-B College, only this time as an employee, serving as director of communications. For seven years, Nathan was the sole publicity professional at the College, responsible for all aspects of internal/external communications, including media relations, marketing/advertising, publications, and website management.
His wife, Tricia, is a 1992 graduate of Bridgeport High School, and a 1997 graduate of Marshall University where she received a bachelor of arts degree in music education with a specialization in violin. Since 1998, Tricia has been employed by Harrison County Schools as an itinerate strings teacher at Nutter Fort Elementary, Washington Irving Middle School, and Robert C. Byrd High School. Tricia has played with the Arte String Quartet, the Act II Theatre Company, the Huntington Symphony Orchestra, and the Marshall University Symphony Orchestra.
Nathan and Tricia are the parents of two children – Hannah (6) and Brady (4). Hannah is a first grader at Johnson Elementary School. Brady attends preschool at Heritage Christian School.
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Mendi Simon Named October Employee of the Month
Melinda “Mendi” Simon, director of communications, has been named the October Employee of the Month at Alderson-Broaddus College.
Simon was nominated by a fellow employee who said, “She brings enthusiasm and professionalism to her work and she’s fun to work with. She’s involved in so many things and does them all well.” Simon, an A-B alum, has worked at A-B College since 2007.
The Alderson-Broaddus College Employee of the Month Program was an idea generated by a group of faculty, staff, and students to improve campus morale and recognize individual employees for their special devotion to Alderson-Broaddus College.
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Homecoming Festivities Planned Oct. 10-12
Alderson-Broaddus College officials will welcome alumni as they return to their alma mater for the College’s annual Homecoming celebration set for October 10-12, 2008. The theme “Wild Wild West” is set around a weekend full of activities and events including a golf tournament, queen’s pageant, parade and concerts.
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Seaton Named September Employee of the Month
Jim Seaton, head coach of
the men’s and women’s cross country and track teams, has been named the September
Employee of the Month at Alderson-Broaddus
College.
Seaton was nominated by a fellow employee who said, “Coach
Seaton is very devoted to his students and his work, spending many hours in and
out of the office talking with prospective students about A-B
College.”
Seaton has been employed at A-B since 1975. He resides in Philippi
with his wife, Carol.
The Alderson-Broaddus College Employee of the Month Program
was an idea generated by a group of faculty, staff, and students to improve
campus morale and recognize individual employees for their special devotion to Alderson-Broaddus
College.
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New Battler Unveiled
A new, more modern Battler mascot was unveiled to faculty and staff at Alderson-Broaddus College on Thursday, August 21 during employee introductions. Dr. Dennis Stull, Provost/Vice-President for Academic Affairs at A-B, introduced the Battler, who then shook a few hands and waved at the crowd. The Battler also made an appearance at New Student Orientation on Saturday, Aug. 23. The mascot could be seen greeting students and their parents in Burbick Hall as well as other locations on campus.
The Battler will appear at campus activities and sporting events throughout the academic year. A contest to give the mascot a name will be held early in the Fall semester and unveiled during Homecoming activities October 10-12.
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Self-Study Team to Prepare for Future HLC Visit
A nine-member team of faculty and staff at Alderson-Broaddus College has been appointed to conduct a comprehensive evaluation how the College meets or exceeds standards of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The focus of the self-study team will include student learning, strategic planning, business planning, and the future of Alderson-Broaddus College.
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Concert Choir to Perform for Pope Benedict
The Alderson-Broaddus College Concert Choir will have the
opportunity of a lifetime when they travel to Italy
early next year to sing for a Mass at the Vatican.
Director Lauren Lindsey has received word from the Vatican
that the 50-member choir will sing in the Vatican Basilica for a Mass under
Pope Benedict on January 4, 2009
at 5:30 p.
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Nursing Students Engage in Cross-Cultural Nursing Experience
A college nursing course designed to give American students a taste of a foreign culture and to introduce them to their foreign counterparts gave nine Alderson-Broaddus College nursing students the opportunity to spend time in Manila, Philippines, recently. The two-week trip was part of the requirements for an elective nursing course and allowed the students to participate in a cross-cultural nursing experience.
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Staff Athletic Trainer Featured in HydroWorx Video
An Alderson-Broaddus College athletic trainer has been featured in an e-mail newsletter and promotional video for HydroWorx, a manufacturer of water therapy and conditioning equipment for the home, sports, healthcare, eldercare and fitness markets.
Sarah Weaver, staff athletic trainer and part-time faculty member at A-B College, agreed to have HydroWorx film her rehabilitation program with an injured student athlete earlier this spring.
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Lillian Long Named 2008 Outstanding Faculty Member
Lillian F. Long, associate professor of music, was presented with the 2008 Outstanding Faculty Award during Alderson-Broaddus College’s 137th commencement service on Saturday, May 10.
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Alderson-Broaddus College Holds 137th Commencement
One hundred and eighty-seven Alderson-Broaddus students graduated on Saturday, May 10 during the College’s 137th Commencement Service.
The ceremony began with the National Anthem performed by “The West Virginians” and Brass Choir.
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Eight A-B Students Awarded $6,000 ACA Scholarships
The Appalachian College Association recently awarded $6,000
scholarships to eight Alderson-Broaddus
College students for the 2008-2009
academic year. The scholarships were awarded to full-time sophomore, junior or
senior students with at least a 3.
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Mooney Named WVIAC Player of the Year; Day named to First Team
A second-place finish in the WVIAC as well as solid individual efforts has resulted in the naming of six Battlers from the Alderson-Broaddus softball team to the WVIAC all-conference squads.
A stellar senior campaign by catcher Ashley Mooney not only landed her on the first-team, but it also awarded her WVIAC Player of the Year honors.
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Burbicks Pledge Additional $5 Million to A-B College
Ronald L. Burbick ’67 and
his wife, Joan, became the largest donors in the history of Alderson-Broaddus
College when they pledged an
additional $5 million to the Renewing the
Promise: the Campaign for Alderson-Broaddus at a recent campus event
celebrating the success of the campaign.
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Mayle Receives ABSCA Scholarship
ABSCA Scholarship - Jesse Mayle (center), a business administration major from Philippi, received the 2008
Alderson-Broaddus Secretarial & Clerical Association (ABSCA)
Scholarship. The award is given each year to a Philip Barbour High
School graduate attending A-B College with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Mayle is the son of William E. Mayle and Brenda Y. Mayle. He is pictured
with ABSCA Scholarship Committee members (left to right) Judy Bryant, Patty Bowmar, and Caroline Davis.
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Board of Trustees Approves Clyburn as Eighth President
The Alderson-Broaddus College Board of Trustees has approved the
hire of Dr. J.
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A-B College to Honor President, Celebrate Success
Alderson-Broaddus
College will celebrate in many ways
on Friday, April 18 when it hosts afternoon and evening events to honor a
retiring president, celebrate the success of the Renewing the Promise campaign, and recognize those who have made
the campaign success possible. Seating is limited and reservations are required
for all events.
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Kelli Andrew named April Employee of the Month
Kelli Andrew, assistant professor of business, has been
named the April Employee of the Month at Alderson-Broaddus College.
Andrew was nominated by a business student who complimented
Andrew on her teaching style.
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Bockbrader Named WVIAC Pitcher of the Week
Senior pitcher Kari Bockbrader led A-B to a 3-2 victory over #7 Grand Valley State week at a tournament in Salem, Virginia. The Temperance, Michigan native walked none and struck out four as the Battlers became the second WVIAC school to knock off a nationally ranked top ten squad in 2008.
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Meghan King Johnson Named March Employee of the Month
Meghan King Johnson, Student Telecounseling Admissions
Representative (STAR) Supervisor, has been named the March Employee of the
Month at Alderson-Broaddus College.
“Meghan is an outstanding person of character, and is talented
in many different aspects of life,” said student Jesse Mayle, who nominated
Johnson for the award.
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A-B Presidential Candidates Narrowed to Two Finalists
The Alderson-Broaddus College Presidential Search Committee
is announcing that it has narrowed the College’s search for a new President to
succeed retiring Dr. Stephen Markwood to two outstanding finalists.
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Battlers Win 2008 WVIAC Tournament
from www.wviac.
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Battler Basketball Now Available Through Webcast
Alderson-Broaddus College will once again offer live broadcasts of its 2008-2009 men’s
basketball games via a webcast at www.ab.edu/gameday.
Alumni, friends and family
can listen to Battler basketball games by going to www.ab.edu/gameday and selecting either broadband or dialup. Once the type of
service is selected, the user can listen through their computer’s media
player. Those using a Windows XP or higher Microsoft Windows computer will
automatically use the Windows Media Player already installed on the
computer. Otherwise, users will have to download and install a media
player capable of playing "asx" streams.
For years, local fans of Battler
Basketball have been able to listen to the games through the college's student
run radio station, WQAB 93.1 FM. "The webcast will give alumni, friends
and family members who may not have the opportunity to see the game or pick up
the radio signal, a way to listen to the game and follow the team," said
Melinda "Mendi" Simon, Director of Communications. "We're excited that those who
want to follow Battler Basketball will have another way to do so,"
continued Simon.
A-B Forensics Team Repeats as WVIFA State Champions
The Alderson-Broaddus College forensics team won the WVIFA State Championship for the second
consecutive year. The team was first in
overall team sweepstakes, first in individual events sweepstakes and second in
debate sweepstakes.
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Four Students to Perform Junior Recital Feb. 24
Juniors Kenton Bandy, Carissa Strimer, Jason Burnside and
Phill West will perform their junior recitals at 4
p.m.
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Kincaid Gives A-B College $1 Million Gift for Scholarship
Forensic Team Continues Success at PA Tournament
The Alderson-Broaddus
College Forensic Team won fifteen
individual awards and placed
second in overall team sweepstakes at the Geneva College multi-state tournament held on February 8 in Beaver Falls, PA.
Alison Nussear, a senior political
science major from Grafton, WV, placed first
in informative speaking, second in persuasion and in extemporaneous speaking,
and fifth in poetry interpretation.
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Three A-B Students Present Research at Capitol
Three Alderson-Broaddus
College students presented their research at the Fifth Annual Undergraduate
Research Day at the State Capitol in Charleston on January
31, 2008 . Matt Daddysman and Sara Shultz presented their research
titled: “Flavonoids enhance the anticancer effect of cisplatin in the human
ovarian cancer cells.
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Bowmar Named January Employee of the Month
Patty Bowmar, secretary,
Campus Life, has been named the January Employee of the Month at Alderson-Broaddus
College.
“Patty is the glue that holds the Campus Life Office together,”
said Roxanne Bright, director of student activities, orientation and
conferences.
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Williams Named WVIAC Player of the Week
Jimmy Williams, a 6-4 senior forward, has been named the WVIAC Player
of the Week for the week ending December 31. The Chicago, Illinois
native averaged 16 points, six rebounds, and three assists per game as
Alderson-Broaddus split a pair of contests versus ranked squads during
a West Coast swing at Seattle Pacific University.
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Markwood Serves as Eastern Commencement Speaker; Receives Honorary Degree
Dr. Stephen Markwood, president of Alderson-Broaddus College, was
the commencement speaker for two ceremonies at the Winter Commencement held
Saturday, Dec.
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Franke Has Chapter Published in PA Textbook
Burda Named December Employee of the Month
Ed Burda, director of campus services, has been named the
December Employee of the Month at Alderson-Broaddus
College.
“Ed does a great job running the campus bookstore,” said
Lori Wetzel, manager of the post office at A-B
College.
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Hall Named WVIAC Co-Player of the Week
Alderson-Broaddus’ junior
guard, Stan Hall, has been honored this week as the WVIAC Co-Player of the
Week. The 6-3 guard led A-B to a key league victory Dec.
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Forensics Team Captures Awards at Virginia Tournament
Seven members of the Alderson-Broaddus
College speech and debate team
finished the fall semester with eighteen individual awards and placed second in
team sweepstakes at the Collegiate Forensic Association Holiday Tournament held
at Bridgewater College,
Bridgewater, Virginia,
on Nov. 30 and Dec.
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Lewis Hall Awarded Tenure
Lewis Hall, assistant
professor of music at Alderson-Broaddus
College, was recently awarded
tenure by the College’s Board of Trustees effective August 1, 2008.
Hall is also chair of the department of music, teaches
applied voice lessons, voice class, and music education methods classes
including secondary choral methods, elementary methods, and music for
elementary classroom teachers.
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Two Events to Kick-Off Christmas Season
Two special events will kick-off the Christmas season at Alderson-Broaddus
College. The A-B College Music
Department will present Handel’s “Messiah” on Sunday, December 2, at 7:30 p.
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A-B Speech Team Earns 22 Individual Awards at Recent Tournaments
The Alderson-Broaddus
College Forensic Team has earned 22 additional individual awards and one
additional sweepstakes award in tournaments at Marietta College (OH) on Nov. 3
and Morgan State University (MD) on Nov.
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A-B Forensics Starts Season With Wins
The Alderson-Broaddus
College Forensic Team won twenty-one
individual awards and placed
second in overall team sweepstakes at the Collegiate Forensic Association Fall
Tournament held at Shepherd University on October 27 and 28.
Erica Byrd, a senior
communications major from Bridgeport, WV, placed first
in single dramatic interpretation, second in dramatic duo, third in pentathlon,
fourth in prose interp.
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New Main Renamed Burbick Hall In Honor Of Alum, Wife
Alumnus Ronald L. Burbick ’67,
and his wife Joan, were honored at Alderson-Broaddus
College on Friday, October 26, by
having New Main renamed Burbick Hall, in their honor.
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Special Service Marks Wilcox Chapel Rededication
Ruth Wilcox was honored during a special chapel service Thursday, October 25 when Wilcox Chapel was rededicated. Mrs.
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DeCorte Named WVIAC Player Of The Week
Alderson Broaddus’s senior setter, Jamilyn DeCorte, has been honored this week as the WVIAC Player of the Week. The senior setter from Cincinnati, OH helped the Battlers to a 4-1
record last week at the Lock Haven Invitational, totaling 24 kills and
contributing nine service aces in five matches.
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Marylea Toney Crowned 2007 Homecoming Queen
Marylea Toney, a senior biology major from Ashford,
West Virginia, was crowned
Alderson-Broaddus College Homecoming Queen during the 2007 Homecoming Pageant
on Friday, October 12. Toney was sponsored by Chi Sigma Nu Sorority.
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Consultant Selected to Assist in Presidential Search
The Presidential Search Committee
at Alderson-Broaddus College
recently selected the firm of Jon McRae & Associates, Inc. of Atlanta,
Georgia, to assist the
committee in its efforts to name the eighth president of the institution.
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ICE Partnership Brings Cost Benefits to Alderson-Broaddus
Alderson-Broaddus College is reaping the benefits of pooling its data management process with six other private higher education institutions. The Independent College Enterprise (ICE) is a consortium made up of seven colleges (five in West Virginia, one in Virginia, and one in Massachusetts) that share one common data software system.
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A-B Students Make Learning Connections Through iTunes U
Alderson-Broaddus College students are staying connected to their classes through a new technology that’s providing faculty the opportunity to post classroom lectures and other content online. iTunes U is a free service hosted by Apple that allows instructors, administrators, and affiliates to manage, distribute, and control access to educational audio and video and other content for students within a college or university.
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Barbour County Couple Honored by A-B College
Apollo Award – Tommy (second from left) and Jean (third from
left) Roy of Philippi received the Apollo Award from Alderson-Broaddus College
during the College’s annual spring Board of Trustees meeting. The Roys are pictured with Dr.
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Twenty-eight A-B Students Receive WVICU Circle of Vision Scholarships
Twenty-eight Alderson-Broaddus College students were named 2006-07 Circle of Vision Scholarship recipients through the West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities, Inc. (WVICU).
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A-B Speech and Debate Team Wins State Forensic Championship
The Alderson-Broaddus College Speech and Debate Team won first in overall team sweepstakes at the West Virginia Intercollegiate Forensic Association’s Championship Tournament held in Parkersburg, West Virginia, on February 23-24, 2007. A-B won three team awards, four individual championships and 46 individual awards.
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A-B Speech and Debate Team Wins First Place at Multi-State Intercollegiate Tournament
The Alderson-Broaddus College Speech and Debate Team won first place in overall team sweepstakes at the Multi-State Intercollegiate Tournament held at Geneva College, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, February 10. In addition to the first place team award, the students won 15 individual awards for their performance.
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Two A-B Students Receive Writing Honors
Two students at Alderson-Broaddus College have received top honors in the annual writing contest sponsored by the College’s literature and writing faculty and the student group A-B Writers. In the poetry contest, Heather Francis, a junior creative writing major from Connellsville, Pennsylvania, received first prize for her poem “Song of the Dirt.
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Bracey Named February Employee of the Month
Dr. Judson Bracey, professor of music and music education, has been named the February Employee of the Month at Alderson-Broaddus College.
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A-B Natural Sciences Division Receives Grant for Watershed Research and Education
The Alderson-Broaddus College Natural Sciences Division, as part of a collaborative effort with other Appalachian College Association (ACA) Colleges, has been the recipient of a Mellon grant to participate in the Collaborative Appalachian Watershed Studies (CAWS) project. The grant is the result of two-years of networking, collaborating, and planning by Tom Berlin, assistant professor of environmental science at A-B.
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A-B Professor Teaches at Second Nigeria GLOBE Workshop
Tom Berlin (far right) and Dr. Ayodeji Awodugba (far left) instruct two Nigerian teachers in Atmosphere Site Definition.
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Barbour County Businessman Gives to A-B Scholarship Endowment
Local businessman, A. Houston Booth (center), is sowing seed in hopes of a great economic harvest in Barbour County.
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ABSCA Installs New Officers
ABSCA Officer Installation - The Alderson-Broaddus College Secretarial and Clerical Association (ABSCA) recently installed new officers for the 2006-07 academic year. Pictured are (left to right) Stacie Streets, historian; Lori Wetzel, vice president; Caroline Davis, president; Judy Bryant, social secretary; Teresa Evans, treasurer; Linda Davidson, secretary; and Traci Mason, publicity.
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Two A-B Alumni Give New Life to Campus Landmarks
Two Alderson-Broaddus College landmarks recently received a face-lift thanks to the generosity of two alumni. The Apollo statue in front of Heiner Hall was recently repaired by its original creator, A-B alumnus Mark Warner.
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A-B Holds Steady In Fall Enrollment Numbers
Alderson-Broaddus College’s enrollment increased again this fall. According to A-B President, Stephen Markwood, the fall semester’s overall headcount is 787 students.
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A-B's Fall Enrollment Increases
Led by a nine percent increase in new students, Alderson-Broaddus
College’s enrollment has increased
this year.
According to A-B President,
Stephen Markwood, the fall semester’s overall headcount is 752 students.
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