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President Receives Distinguished Eagle Award
Lindenwood University President Dennis Spellmann received the Boy Scouts' highest honor, the Distinguished Eagle Award, during a ceremony recently at the Lindenwood University Club.
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Americana Concert Series Opens June 24
Lindenwood University will host a special Americana Concert Series on Sundays this summer at Old Peace Chapel on the grounds of the Historic Daniel Boone Home and Boonesfield Village.
General, Athletics
National Champion Takes Over as Cross Country Coach
Sean Birren, a highly decorated cross country star at Lindenwood University, has been named the school’s cross country coach and assistant track coach.
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Bluegrass at the Boone Home Features Numerous Performers
Folklore and foot-stompin’ will be at its best June 30-July 1 during a two-day festival of Bluegrass music at the Historic Daniel Boone Home.
General, School of Accelerated Degree Programs
Lindenwood University, Forest Park Partner on Mortuary Management Degree
Lindenwood University and Forest Park Community College have entered into a unique partnership that will allow students to earn a bachelor’s degree in mortuary management.
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New Program Helps Answer Industrial Tech Teacher Shortage
Lindenwood University and Florissant Valley Community College have entered into a unique partnership to help students achieve a bachelor’s degree with teacher certification in industrial technology--the only such bachelor’s degree program in the St. Louis region.
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MasterCard VP to Speak at Commencement
Jerry McElhatton, senior executive vice president for MasterCard International, will be the guest speaker for the 174th commencement ceremony at Lindenwood University on Saturday, May 19. Undergraduate and graduate degrees will be conferred upon 2,023 graduates, making this the largest commencement in Lindenwood history.
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After 40 years, Beloved Professor Retires
Longtime Lindenwood University music professor Groff Bittner, a mainstay on the historic St. Charles campus for more than 40 years, carried the mace and lead the faculty into commencement for the final time on May 19.
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Show May 11 Features Work of Self-taught Artist
Hall of Famer Lou Brock, his wife, Jackie, and Lindenwood University President Dennis Spellmann and his wife, Sue, are hosting a special showing of the works of artist Abraham Lincoln Walker on Friday, May 11 at the Hyland Performance Arena on the Lindenwood campus.
General, Athletics
Character in Sports Conference April 27-28
Lindenwood University will host a Character in Sports Conference April 27-28 for coaches in high schools, middle schools and area youth organizations throughout the St. Louis metro area.