HIGH POINT, N.C., March 8, 2010 - High Point University visited the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City's Times Square on March 8 for a special occasion - they were there to ring the closing bell. A group of High Point University faculty members, administrators and students were included in the memorable event. Dr. Nido Qubein, president of HPU, rang the bell at 4 p.m. Video of the bell-ringing aired on the NASDAQ MarketSite tower.
March 15, 2010 - In the old days, a card catalog and a microfilm reader were considered high-tech in terms of tools in the library, but students today need much, much more – and thanks to ever-growing services in the High Point University libraries, students have everything they need and more. Case in point? The library is on Facebook, and students can literally be in touch with the library all day, every day – a feature that’s new this semester.
High Point University will be welcoming a student with a heart of gold in the fall of 2010. Kendall Hagar, who will begin her freshman year at HPU in a matter of months, is no stranger to giving back to her community. Hagar, a native of Centennial, Colo., was recently named as one of the 2010 9Kids Who Care – an honor bestowed upon nine area kids who go far beyond the ordinary in serving their community.
High Point University will host the annual Spring Music Festival of Worship - combining the talents of the congregation and choirs of Hayworth Chapel along with the Department of Music. The festival will be held at the 5:30 p.m. worship service on March 24 in the Hayworth Chapel. The music-filled celebration is open to the public.
High Point University freshman Chandler DeWitt knows about peer pressure and making the right choices as a teen - after all, she is one. And she gets kids to really think about making the right choices through her book, "Inside Out: Real Stories about the Inner Choices That Shape our Lives," published by Parents & Company. Her book will also soon feature a companion DVD - and filming for that took place at High Point on Feb. 19.
High Point University will host the Big South Women’s Basketball Tournament March 12-14 – drawing a crowd of teams and fans that will flood the High Point area during this popular event. Eight teams will be competing in the tournament – four quarterfinal games on Friday, March 12; two semifinal games on Saturday, March 13; and the championship game on Sunday, March 14.
March 10, 2010 – Ed Simpson, professor of theatre and chair of the Department of Theatre at High Point University, will be featured on "Triad Today," at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, March 12. The program airs on the local ABC affiliate, WXLV-ABC 45 (Time Warner channel 7). During his appearance, Simpson will discuss his play, "Elephant Sighs," which was recently made into a movie, starring film legend Ed Asner.
The Interior Design Program at High Point University has recently been ranked as one of the top 10 undergraduate design programs in the country by "DesignIntelligence" journal. The rankings were part of the 11th annual "America's Best Architectural & Design Schools" study, which ranked accredited undergraduate and graduate programs from the perspective of leading practitioners and professionals who have had experience hiring and evaluating the performance of recent graduates.
The Sechrest Gallery at High Point University will soon feature an exquisite example of figurative works as part of its newest exhibit. The exhibit, which opens on March 16 and runs through April 27, will deal with the human form in drawing, painting and sculpture. The art pieces are comprised primarily of classical traditional work with contemporary painting.
The High Point University Greek community recently held events to help educate new members on important challenges they may face throughout their time in college. The series of events were held on Feb. 15, Feb. 25 and March 1. Meredith McCrea, Greek Life coordinator at HPU, says the sessions included information about the dangers of alcohol and narcotics, as well as hazing.
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