Tony Dungy Joins Lineup of World Leaders Conference
Date:
February 29, 2012
The World Leaders Group and Palm Beach Atlantic University have announced the addition of Super Bowl-winning coach Tony Dungy to the lineup of speakers at the World Leaders Conference on April 18 and 19. Dungy joins 13 other renowned speakers including former Prime Minister Tony Blair, Cokie Roberts, James Blanchard, Ken Blanchard, Henry Cloud, Mark Floyd, Laurie Beth Jones, Craig Groeschel, Bill Hybels, Patrick Lencioni, Erwin McManus, Tom Mullins and Tim Sanders.
The World Leaders Conference is designed for all Leaders who not only want to become more effective Leaders, but to become better people. To be held on the campus of Palm Beach Atlantic University, the conference is limited to an audience size of 400 to provide participants with a uniquely personal experience. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.pba.edu or www.worldLeadersconference.com.
'An Evening with Kenny G' to Benefit the Gary Carter Fund
Date:
February 28, 2012
The Honda Classic presents An Evening with Kenny G with a special performance by The Benjamin Middle School Performance Ensemble and Benjamin Upper School Band at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Eissey Campus Theatre at Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach Gardens.
Thursday is 'Gary Carter Day' at the Honda Classic
Date:
February 27, 2012
Thursday's opening round at the 2012 Honda Classic, February 27 to March 4 at PGA National Resort & Spa, will be named Gary Carter Day in honor of the baseball legend who passed away from inoperable brain tumors February 16.
Sailfish Help Kettle Comfort Feed Bodies, Minds at Event
Date:
February 27, 2012
More than 30 Palm Beach Atlantic University athletes volunteered to shoot basketballs, kick soccer balls and play games on the Wii with Conniston Middle School students and their families during Conniston's recent FCAT Family Night. The Sailfish players also served and bussed tables for the free dinner that was supplied by Kettle Comfort, a nonprofit organization established by Outback Steakhouse co-founder Tim Gannon to relieve hunger in Palm Beach County.
Pharmacy Students Surpass State, National Averages on Exam
Date:
February 27, 2012
The 2011 graduating class of Palm Beach Atlantic University's Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy achieved the highest passing rate in the state on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination, a first in the school's history.
It's Never Too Late for God to Change Lives, Pastor Says
Date:
February 24, 2012
Dr. Jack Graham, former pastor of First Baptist Church of West Palm Beach, was a guest speaker in chapel at Palm Beach Atlantic University this week. Dr. Graham has been pastor of 30,000-member Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the nation's largest congregations, since 1989.
Memorial Service for Gary Carter is Friday, Streamed Live
Date:
February 23, 2012
A Memorial Tribute Service for family and friends of Hall of Fame baseball player and Palm Beach Atlantic University baseball head coach Gary Carter will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at Christ Fellowship Church.
Women of Distinction Honorees Champion Health Causes, Arts
Date:
February 22, 2012
Joyce Licht Sang, founder of The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation, and Sally Ross Soter, who has used her time and talents to encourage the arts and promote access to health care for women, received the Women of Distinction Award from Palm Beach Atlantic University during a scholarship luncheon at The Breakers on Wednesday.
Athletes Team with Conniston Middle School, Kettle Comfort
Date:
February 22, 2012
Palm Beach Atlantic University student-athletes will lend a helping hand during Conniston Community Middle School’s FCAT Family Night Extravaganza set for Thursday, Feb. 23, from 5-7:30 p.m.
A highlight of the evening is the free dinner being served compliments of the co-founder of Outback Steakhouse — who also has created the nonprofit organization Kettle Comfort. Tim Gannon, of Water Mill, New York and Palm Beach, has created Kettle Comfort: Cooking for America, a nonprofit organization committed to using kettle equipment and technology to feed 20-30,000 people per day. His intention: to feed America.
This collaboration is part of an ongoing partnership with Palm Beach Atlantic designed to enhance the academic achievement of students at the middle school. Conniston is a neighbor of PBA’s Rinker Athletic Campus, and both the middle school and the University are participants in the newly formed public-private partnership known as the Parker Avenue Consortium.
Taiwan Diplomat Visits PBA, Tells Students Why His Country Matters
Date:
February 22, 2012
Taiwan diplomat Ray Mou presented, “Why Taiwan Matters in the Global Village” at the Gregory School of Pharmacy’s monthly “Lunch and Learn” series on Feb. 15 at the invitation of Palm Beach Atlantic University professor Dr. Charles Lee.
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