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Under the summer sun

Can long distance relationships withstand the heat?

Along with planning for next semester and preparing to say good-bye to friends, many students are wondering whether their college relationships will withstand the summer heat. But that will be the reality of many young men and women who pack up their SUVs and Camrys to head back home to mom and dad for the summer. Full story

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Annual composition recital, May 3

Satisfying its ongoing commitment to the creation and performance of new music, Drury will be exhibiting its spring Composition Recital on May 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Clara Thompson Hall. The annual concert will consist of newly composed pieces from student composers. Full story

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Former swimmer nominated, again

Kelsey Ward selected as finalist for Byers scholarship

Recently, I spoke with former Drury swimmer Kelsey Ward about her acceptance as a Byers Scholarship finalist for the second time in a row. Ward graduated from Drury last year. MS: How did you find out about the Byers Scholarship? KW: I found out about the Byers Scholarship in January of my senior year at Drury. Full story

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Drury’s student employee of the year

Levi Lowther receives prestigious award and $175 prize

Not only does an on-campus job give students work experience, job skills and ever-important paychecks, but it also gives the chance to win the title Student Employee of the Year. Drury has been recognizing students for their exceptional work since 2009 with past winners including Alex Miller (2009), Lindsay Fiedler (2010), and Lucas Schubert (2011). Full story

Coming up: Reach Out to Breech

Networking event brings students and alumni together

Students of Dr. Sronce’s project management class will be hosting a networking event, “Reach out to Breech,” on April 19th at the Springfield Brewing Company. This event is intended to give students an opportunity to make face-to-face connections with Breech alumni and business professionals in the Springfield community. Full story

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Bringing international flavor to campus

Students organize food show, putting cultures on display

An education at Drury “seeks to liberate persons to participate responsibly and contribute to a global community.” The university not only provides a cultural experience in the classroom, but gives the campus community social opportunities in which different cultures can learn from one another.

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Reviewing student fitness classes

Variety of options offered for getting in shape

  With temperatures rising and classes in full swing, students are starting to feel the heat. But did you know Drury offers just what you need to both de-stress and feel fit for the coming spring months? Five fitness classes are offered right here on campus to give students the opportunity to increase their fitness, reduce stress, meet new friends and improve their overall health.

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Students get into the political game

The truth about volunteering for a campaign

The political season is well underway with aspiring presidential candidates making front-page headlines as they compete for the Republican nomination to run against President Barack Obama later this year. On a more local level, Missouri is also amidst its own political season with several campaigns spanning the state – from the governor's race to a United States Senate race.

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Conservation: Artifact, Art & Architecture

Conference to bring speakers to Drury’s campus this month

  Students had the opportunity to register for Conservation: Artifact, Art & Architect, a conference to be held in the Pool Art Center later this month on Tuesday, March 13. Dr. Thomas Russo explains more about the conference. What is the conservation conference and what does it hope to accomplish? This conference is about conservation practices and their application to natural artifacts, to works of art and to works of architecture.

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Students find meaning in coursework

Public relations activities class works with local nonprofits

  This semester, students are getting an opportunity to get school credit by helping local nonprofit organizations with their communications needs. Currently, there are over 2100 nonprofits in Greene County. Public relations activities is a one-hour credit class taught by Dan Prater, instructor of communication and director of the Center for Nonprofit Communication (CNC).

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Meet convocation speaker Bill Braham

Discussing environmental issues, leisure time and the future

  Please explain what you do for a living. I am a professor of architecture at the University of Pennsylvania, where I direct the Master of Environmental Building Design and a certificate program in Ecological Architecture for other Master's students.