In the December 7, 2009 issue of Ozarks Farm and Neighbor, an article appeared titled, "A Closer Look at Drury's Study of Animal Rights." The article expressed concern over the core purpose of the course and examined Drury's approach to studying the issue of animal ethics with the realization that focused study in this field directly impacts the farming and agricultural communities.
Special projects and initiatives throughout the Drury community have been funded in part due to the Budget Incentive Program. The program was developed by President Todd Parnell and was instituted during the 2008-2009 fiscal year. According to vice president of Academic Affairs, Dr.
Rumors have been circulating around campus about Wallace Hall renovations. While an agreement has not been made, there are preliminary plans. "Our objective is to totally rehabilitate Wallace by installing elevators, upgrading the laundry center, and getting everything up to moderate code," Drury president Todd Parnell said.
Most of us have heard that the O'Reilly Family Event Center, being built behind Springfield Hall, will host Drury Athletics, but it's also going to host other exciting events. Myra Miller, director of the O'Reilly Family Event Center, along with her four interns, has been busy planning events for the building and the promotion of those events.
Applications are now available for people interested in becoming an Orientation Leader during the summer of 2010. Orientation Leaders, otherwise known as "O-Leaders," gain leadership experience, make new friends, and get free stuff, all while helping new students adjust to Drury life.
Dr. Inge Auerbacher, the last Jewish child born in Kippenheim, Germany, will present "Beyond the Yellow Star" on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 11 a.m. in Clara Thompson Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Both of Auerbacher's parents came from observant Jewish families who lived for many generations in Germany.
Students interested in participating in a trip to England during the summer of 2010 still have time to apply. The trip, which is three weeks long, includes an in-depth look at medieval castles, manuscripts and early printed books. The application and deposit deadline is next February 5.
