Hayden Spotlighted as First Female Strength and Conditioning Coach in MLB
Andrea Hayden, who has a master's degree in human performance from Lindenwood and also worked full-time in the Athletic Performance Department, was recently featured in a story on MLB.com as the first female strength and conditioning coach in the history of Major League Baseball. Hayden left Lindenwood for a fellowship with MLB in 2019 and joined the coaching staff with the Minnesota Twins in November.
Dr. Grant Black Presents at Missouri Council for the Social Studies
Grant Black, Ph.D., associate professor of economics and associate director of the economic education center, presented “Election Economics” on Feb. 22 at the 2020 Conference of the Missouri Council for the Social Studies held at the Missouri History Museum.
Blanchette Bridge Project to Impact Traffic to and from Lindenwood
Starting Feb. 17, 2020, an extensive maintenance project on the Blanchette Bridge, I-70 at the Missouri River, will result in a schedule of lane closures for the next several months on the east and westbound spans of the bridges.
Athletic Training Students Place First in MOATA Quiz Bowl
A team of Lindenwood’s athletic training students traveled to Central Methodist University in Fayette, Mo., on Feb. 1, where they placed first in the Missouri Athletic Trainers’ Association (MoATA) Quiz Bowl. The quiz bowl took place at the Eighth Annual MoATA Educators and Student Leadership Conference.
Dr. Mark Arant Named Lindenwood University Provost, VP for Academic Affairs
After a nationwide search, Lindenwood University has named Dr. Mark Arant its next provost. He will replace Dr. Marilyn Abbott, who announced in October she is retiring at the end of June after 23 years at Lindenwood and five as provost.
Lindenwood Celebrates Black History Month
Various Lindenwood University departments and offices have scheduled events to celebrate Black History Month, which is observed annually during February.
Cheer Squad Interviewed by Fox 2 After Appearance on 'Cheer'
Members of Lindenwood University's cheerleading squad were interviewed for a segment on KTVI, channel 2 about the popular Netflix show Cheer, which focuses on a college cheerleading team. Earlier this season, the Lindenwood squad made an appearance on the show.
Mueller Named Executive Director of the World Shooting and Recreational Complex
Lindenwood alumna Lauren Mueller was recently named Executive Director of the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, Ill.
Love Your Major Luncheon Set for March 17
Lindenwood University will host a luncheon titled “Love Your Major” on March 17 from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Spellmann Center’s Anheuser-Busch Leadership Room. Students will have the opportunity to have a conversation with faculty and staff in their major.
Forum on Voting and Political Participation Scheduled
Lindenwood University will host a forum titled “You don’t vote, but you should,” including a distinguished panel of scholars and community leaders on March 2 at 3:30 p.m. in the Spellmann Center’s Anheuser-Busch Leadership Rooms to discuss why the 2020 election could be the most significant in a generation.