December Virtual Commencement Ceremony
Lindenwood University will host its December Virtual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 18, available for streaming starting at 1 p.m. CT.
University Sponsors Virtual Blue Note 5K
Lindenwood University was proud to be a participating sponsor of the 2020 Virtual Blue Note 5K, held Nov. 13 – 15. Participants for the event conducted their 5K on their schedule and submitted their time to the larger race.
Plans for Spring 2021 Return to Campus
As campus prepares for the Thanksgiving holiday and the conclusion of in-person classes for the fall semester, the University is sharing modifications for Spring 2021.
Flash Forms Festival Returns for an Exciting Second Year
Last year, Lindenwood University’s School of Humanities hosted a Flash Forms Festival for undergraduate and graduate student writers that coincided with Dark Carnival, the university’s annual Halloween celebration.
Lindenwood Religion Professor Dr. Travis W. McMaken Adds Another Published Work to His Resume
If you have ever wondered about how Christianity and politics influence each other or have wanted to learn about religion in the Star Wars franchise, Dr. Travis W. McMaken is the man to see. As a professor of religion at Lindenwood (and assistant dean of the School of Humanities), Dr. McMaken has taught courses on everything from the Protestant and Catholic Reformations to the amusingly named first-year seminar course “Thor and Friends.”
Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory Has Research Published
Starting in August 2019, Lindenwood University’s very own Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory (EPNL) conducted a study in which researchers found that adding a certain probiotic to a milk protein powder helps improve the absorption of amino acid.
Lindenwood Signs Partnership with St. Charles Community College
Lindenwood University recently signed an articulation agreement with the St. Charles Community College (SCC). The goal of this agreement is to provide resources and opportunities to SCC students who are planning to transfer to Lindenwood.
Lindenwood Ranks Nationally for Online Digital Marketing Program
Lindenwood University was ranked in the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in Digital Marketing for 2020 by College Consensus. Programs were evaluated based on reputation, graduate success rate, and investment.
Professor Tara Vansell Receives GSTEdC Certification
GIS Lab Manager and Geography Instructor Tara Vansell in the School of Humanities is one of only 22 instructors in the nation to receive Geospatial Technology Educator Certification (GSTEdC). She participated in a pilot project curated by The National Geospatial Technology Center of Excellence (GeoTech Center) and funded by a supplemental grant from the National Science Foundation.
Professor Andrew Smith and VaporspaceStL: Supporting Local Artists and Raising Money for Charity
I recently sat down with Lindenwood’s Dr. Andrew Smith, a professor in the School of Arts, Media, and Communications, on a video call to discuss his work with a Twitch channel (an online platform for live video streaming) called VaporspaceStL. Vaporspace is a music livestream that is all about “Vaporwave, future funk, and more underground electronica, paired with the most aesthetic visuals.” The channel’s goal is to “showcase artistic talent in St. Louis and the Midwest” with high quality music and visual production.
