Dedication Characterizes Women of Distinction Scholars
Date:
October 16, 2012
Lauren Parker of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., and Faith Warren of Henderson, Nev., have been selected to receive Palm Beach Atlantic University's Women of Distinction scholarships. Proceeds from the 22nd Women of Distinction luncheon on Feb. 20, 2013, will provide scholarships for outstanding female students at Palm Beach Atlantic. The students, who were selected based on their academic achievements and community involvement, will deliver the welcome and invocation at the event held at The Breakers, Palm Beach.
Adjunct Professor Remembered for Work In, Out of Classroom
Date:
October 15, 2012
Dr. Forrest Flaniken, senior vice president of Wycliffe Bible Translators and an adjunct professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University's Orlando campus, was fatally injured in a traffic accident while riding his bicycle on Sunday. Dr. Flaniken was 53.
Young Alum Award Recipient's Service Goes Beyond Workplace
Date:
October 11, 2012
John Templeton, audit partner at Templeton & Company and a 2002 graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University, will receive the University's Young Alumnus Award during Homecoming 2012.
President Fleming to Receive Honorary Degree
Date:
October 8, 2012
Palm Beach Atlantic University President William M.B. Fleming, Jr. will receive an honorary doctorate degree from Judson University at its Founders' Day celebration Oct. 26. The university, established in 1963, is celebrating 49 years in Elgin, Ill.
Early Action Junior Program Provides Early Acceptance, Benefits
Date:
October 8, 2012
Palm Beach Atlantic University's Early Action program allows high school students to apply their junior year. If accepted, students commit to attend PBA. They are matriculated after high school graduation, receive a scholarship and other incentives.
Pharmacy Students Serve Up Health Information
Date:
October 7, 2012
Thirty information and screen booths offered health screening and counseling on medical conditions. More than 100 pharmacy students staffed the booths under the supervision of faculty and alumni, who are licensed pharmacists. Visitors got counseling on how best to take their medications and they could safely dispose of leftover or expired prescriptions. Blood pressure checks were available and event sponsors CVS and Walgreens offered flu shots for a fee at their booths. Though an early morning rain dampened the tables but not their spirits, organizers said that they expected to serve 200 hundred guests.
Mission Field Can Teach Lessons about God, Speaker Says
Date:
October 5, 2012
Tom Yaccino, who serves with the organization Del Camino Connection, shared some of the lessons he has learned on the mission field with students at Palm Beach Atlantic University during Missions Emphasis Week.
University Awards 2012-2013 Quality Initiative Grants
Date:
October 4, 2012
The Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness at Palm Beach Atlantic University has announced the recipients of the 2012-2013 Quality Initiative Faculty and Student Research Grants. The grantees' work begins immediately and continues through June 30, 2013.
Leaders in Real Estate, Starbucks Corp. to Receive Honor
Date:
October 2, 2012
Two respected leaders in their fields, Connie Cooper Shepherd of Starbucks Corp. and Donald K. DeWoody, Jr. of WGCompass Realty Companies, will be honored with companion medals during Palm Beach Atlantic University's American Free Enterprise Day ceremony Nov. 8.
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