http://www.lindenwood.edu/news/index.rssYour source of Lindenwood University Campus NewsCascade Serverwebmaster@lindenwood.eduhttp://www.lindenwood.edu/news/2013/981.htmlOn Wednesday, June 5, Dr. James D. Evans, PhD, received a contingent from the Francis Howell School District, which came to his office to thank the university for hosting commencement ceremonies the prior Sunday. The ceremonies for all three Francis Howell High Schools had been scheduled for Saturday, June 1, at the St. Charles County Family Arena but were cancelled less than 24 hours before when the arena was damaged by severe weather on Friday, May 31. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0500http://www.lindenwood.edu/20a637820a01017c62bb8ae8888e7818http://www.lindenwood.edu/news/2013/975.htmlLindenwood University has published an updated version of its mobile application that offers users essential campus services through their smartphones and mobile devices. Added features include new admissions and course modules, as well as quick access links to the university’s online student portal and Lionmail web pages.Wed, 22 May 2013 07:00:00 -0500http://www.lindenwood.edu/7a0aad880a01017c2ce6a73dc1e4cac9http://www.lindenwood.edu/news/2013/980.htmlThe Lindenwood University Ice Arena in Wentzville, Mo., has closed for the summer season so that repairs can be made to both ice rinks housed within the building. Tue, 21 May 2013 18:20:00 -0500http://www.lindenwood.edu/c96816e90a01017c62bb8ae8106e97abhttp://www.lindenwood.edu/news/2013/976.htmlMore than 1,500 students took part in Lindenwood University graduate and undergraduate commencement exercises Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18. The total included 561 students at Friday’s Baccalaureate and Graduate Commencement and 972 at Saturday’s Undergraduate Commencement. Lindenwood conferred 1,531 bachelor’s degrees, 1,271 master’s degrees, 98 Educational Specialist degrees and 35 Doctor of Education degrees. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:00:00 -0500http://www.lindenwood.edu/c2d9622e0a01017c62bb8ae8c4088116http://www.lindenwood.edu/news/2013/979.htmlLindenwood University will host a Youth Empowerment and Small Business Conference from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 25, in Harmon Hall on its Charles campus. The two-hour conference is in preparation for the upcoming first annual Lemonade Day in St. Charles County, a fun-filled event through which the community will join with 40 other cities across North America to promote small business and empower today’s youth to become tomorrow’s entrepreneurs.Sun, 19 May 2013 18:10:00 -0500http://www.lindenwood.edu/c966d2230a01017c62bb8ae8c59bdbdahttp://www.lindenwood.edu/news/2013/974.htmlLindenwood University’s 2012-2013 Nonprofit Professional Development Series will close in May with a grant writing seminar hosted by Julie Turner, PhD, associate professor and chair of the school’s Nonprofit Administration Department. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, and Wednesday, May 22, in the Memorial Arts Building’s Latzer Hall.Sat, 04 May 2013 16:30:00 -0500http://www.lindenwood.edu/6207a8c80a01017c2ce6a73dac34f6cbhttp://www.lindenwood.edu/news/2013/973.htmlLindenwood University has announced that General Crosbie Saint (ret.), former commander in chief of the U.S. Army in Europe, will deliver the keynote address at Undergraduate Commencement on Saturday, May 18. He is joined by Douglas Greenlaw, communications industry executive, who will speak at Baccalaureate and Graduate Commencement the night before.Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:00:00 -0500http://www.lindenwood.edu/43dc70cc0a01017c2ce6a73d0a3d3614http://www.lindenwood.edu/news/2013/972.htmlThe Lindenwood University Criminal Justice Department will host its fourth annual criminal justice institute from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 3-5. The three-day camp will take place on the St. Charles campus and will present participants age 14-18 with a wide range of activities and presentations offered by criminal justice professionals. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:00:00 -0500http://www.lindenwood.edu/38eaccd70a01017c2ce6a73ddbd8bae4http://www.lindenwood.edu/news/2013/970.htmlLindenwood University students will travel to Blackhurst Elementary School in St. Charles, Mo., on Friday, April 26, for Family Science Day. They will host science experiment stations that will be explored by the elementary students from 1 to 3 p.m.Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0500http://www.lindenwood.edu/2ea67c410a01017c2ce6a73d1a99cc33http://www.lindenwood.edu/news/2013/964.htmlLindenwood University’s 2012-13 Speaker Series will conclude with this year’s student choice speaker, actress, neuroscientist, and author Mayim Bialik, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, at the university’s Hyland Arena.Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:30:00 -0500http://www.lindenwood.edu/f954d6da0a01017c009a8d9b9332c5b7http://www.lindenwood.edu/news/2013/963.htmlLindenwood University will host a Student Research Symposium and Exposition from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, in the Spellmann Campus Center’s Anheuser-Busch Leadership Room on the St. Charles campus. Faculty members will judge student projects, ranging from posters to presentations and then award cash prizes to the winning undergraduate and graduate entrants. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0500http://www.lindenwood.edu/ea7191330a01017c009a8d9bfebcd1fehttp://www.lindenwood.edu/news/2013/962.htmlThe Lindenwood University Theatre Department will present Oscar Wilde’s timeless comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, at 7:30 p.m. on April 18 and 19 and at 2 p.m. on April 20 in the university’s Bezemes Family Theater. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0500http://www.lindenwood.edu/d04154800a01017c009a8d9b2cdce31bhttp://www.lindenwood.edu/news/2013/965.htmlGrammy award-winning artist Nelly will present two scholarships to local high school students at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, April 12, at the Lindenwood House on the school’s St. Charles campus. This marks the fifth year for the event, which is sponsored by the university’s Black Student Union, Plaza Motors, and Nelly’s record label, Derrty Ent.Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:45:00 -0500http://www.lindenwood.edu/f95b70ce0a01017c009a8d9b1406fd99http://www.lindenwood.edu/news/2013/961.htmlLindenwood University will host an Educator Resource Fair from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, in the Anheuser-Busch Leadership Room of the Spellmann Campus Center, located on the St. Charles campus at 209 South Kingshighway, St. Charles, Mo., 63301. The free event will showcase a variety of local organizations and the supplemental resources they offer to local educators. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:30:00 -0500http://www.lindenwood.edu/a7d9e8560a01017c009a8d9bfd6f47a7http://www.lindenwood.edu/news/2013/959.htmlLindenwood University will host a political philosophy conference, Free Markets and Localism, April 12-14. The event is sponsored by the university’s Liberty and Ethics Center and is funded by a grant from the Charles Koch Foundation.Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0500http://www.lindenwood.edu/930196e30a01017c3f49b1642f4d7c87http://www.lindenwood.edu/news/2013/958.htmlDardenne Prairie, Mo.–Lindenwood University and St. Charles Community College have agreed in principle on a collaborative initiative that will help launch the new LU/SCC Center for Nursing and Allied Health Sciences.Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:00:00 -0500http://www.lindenwood.edu/8ec5fbc00a01017c00a30a0b27e206d3http://www.lindenwood.edu/news/2013/957.htmlLindenwood University's nine-time national champion Shotgun Sports team will host Corporate Day at the Range at noon Friday at the Gateway Gun Club in Hazelwood.Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:30:00 -0500http://www.lindenwood.edu/8d2bd1690a01017c011eaf4e8481b4f6http://www.lindenwood.edu/news/2013/956.htmlLindenwood University has taken a stand in support of the U.S. military, authorizing additional scholarship funding and need-based aid for service members who attend Lindenwood and whose federal tuition assistance has been cut by the federal budget sequester.Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:00:00 -0500http://www.lindenwood.edu/89972fd70a01017c011eaf4ef2847e2fhttp://www.lindenwood.edu/news/2013/955.html Lindenwood University’s 2012-2013 Nonprofit Professional Development Series will continue in April with a presentation by Patrick Walker, JD, MBA, associate professor of nonprofit administration in the university’s School of Human Services. He will deliver the address, “Legal, Regulatory, & Governance Best Practices: Critical Governance Insight for Social Entrepreneurs, Nonprofit Advocates, and Other Catalysts Who Work to Change the World,” from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, in the Memorial Arts Building’s Latzer Hall. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:30:00 -0500http://www.lindenwood.edu/7f46a26e0a01017c011eaf4e50b96891http://www.lindenwood.edu/news/2013/953.htmlLindenwood University’s Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree program has received a continuation of its accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The honor means the University's program has met the nationally-recognized standards set forth by the organization regarding the preparation of competent social work practitioners. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:00:00 -0500http://www.lindenwood.edu/667c26130a01017c00affbf6daa5e56a