Stone County authorities are investigating a weekend party involving dozens of Drury students that left one fraternity pledge in an alcohol-induced coma. The Drury freshman, whom authorities and university officials did not identify, was taken to an area hospital Saturday night after lapsing into a coma, according to Stone County Sheriff's Department.
Before the digging had even begun this summer on the 4,000-seat O'Reilly Family Events Center, construction came to a stand still. A low initial estimate on the project, coupled with rising costs for building materials and fewer donations to the university due to the downward turn in the economy have stalled construction for the new arena, which was expected to begin with a ground breaking ceremony in May.
In the past, meetings, practice or study groups may have made it hard to get to the Drury commons for dinner by 6:30 p.m. Lucky for Drury students, the days of early bird dinners are over. Due to surveyed student requests, the commons hours have been changed to a 7:00 a.
Drury welcomes curiosity in the campus, as seniors from high schools throughout Missouri and neighboring states participate in a once annual campus tradition. Bright Night, an event carried out for over ten years was halted in 2006 due to lack of Drury student participation.
For Drury's fraternities, bid day is always one of the high points of the year, but this year's turned into more of a headache than a celebration after the Greene County Sheriff's Department dropped a surprise on the Greek Community. Jim Arnott, head deputy for the Greene County Sheriff's department informed Drury's dean of students, Tijuana Julian, that a special task force comprised of off-duty officers would appear at some point during the Bid Day activities with the intent of issuing Minor In Possession (MIP) tickets to underage drinkers.
For the third time in 19 months Drury alum and former "Price is Right" host, Dr. Bob Barker, is returning to campus. This time the '47 graduate will attend the dedication of Bob Barker Blvd; previously Brower St. between the Trustee Science Center and the Hammons School of Architecture, at 11 a.
David Harrison, recently renewed as Drury University's poet laureate, will address students at the December graduation ceremony later this year. Former president Dr. John Moore first appointed the '59 graduate as Drury's poet laureate in 1982. Harrison received a biology degree from Drury and a master's degree is parasitology from Emory University.
Courtney Price, Ph.D., presents "Trends in Women's Entrepreneurship: Key Challenges & Opportunities," a panel discussion with women entrepreneurs, at 7 p.m. this Thursday in Clara Thompson Hall. Following Price's presentation, several prominent businesswomen will discuss the unique opportunities and challenges that confront female entrepreneurs.
On Sept. 25 Drury University will celebrate 135 years of existence. A celebration will be held at 3 p.m. on the Stone Chapel lawns between Central and Benton Ave. Cake, punch and coffee will be available for those wishing to attend. Drury first held classes on Sept.
Historic Walnut Street will be closed off to traffic this weekend for the eleventh annual Cider Days Festival. The event will feature regional artists and craftsmen selling their wares, three stages with more than 300 performers, a children's area, a scarecrow village, vintage cars, a loft walk, and other activities.
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