On the weekend of April 27-28, 111 white and 23 red flags waved in the wind on a freshly mown portion of the Quad in front of the Yates-Gill College Union. The flags were a visual representation of the statistical amount of victims of sexual assault on William Jewell College’s…
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Rapid Prototyping event unites student groups and addresses issues on campus
What do approximately 20 engaged students, 10 invested faculty and staff, and an inordinate number of Chipotle burritos have in common? They were all gathered in Yates Gill College Union 221 for a University Innovation Fellows (UIF) hosted Rapid-Prototyping and problem solving event, April 18. The event was headed by…
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Inscape release event held in Stocksdale Gallery
William Jewell College’s literary publication, Inscape, was released to the public April 10 at 7 p.m. in the Stocksdale Gallery. The team provided cookies and punch to celebrate a successful launch of the most recent volume of Inscape, and students and professors alike turned out to support the publication. Guests…
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Jewell chapel uses Labyrinth as a path to prayer
Wednesday, April 10, several students of William Jewell College and community members gathered in Gano Assembly for chapel – but they did not sit down. Instead, attendees gathered around a Labyrinth design that was printed on a large circular canvas. Jeff Buscher, college chaplain, spoke about Labyrinths and their variety…
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Greco-Roman war reenactment held in Gano Assembly
Tuesday, April 2, educator and reenactor Gamal Castile led an event in Gano Assembly to explain ancient Greco-Roman war techniques. Castile used accurate replicas of the weaponry and armor – even purchasing some props from the movie “Alexander.” Educating people about Greco-Roman wars is important to Castile, who stressed the…
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AFE: Jonas Brothers perform at Jewell, seven students attend
If you haven’t heard, the Jonas Brothers are back together and they have quickly risen to pop music fame, once again. Students everywhere are eager for the chance to relive some of their childhood memories. We had the amazing opportunity to be graced by the Jonas Brothers’ presence here at…
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Ambassador Pickering holds forum at Jewell
William Jewell College had the privilege to host Ambassador Thomas Pickering Wednesday, March 27. The ambassador, in town to give an address on Iran to the International Relations Council that evening, visited Jewell’s campus and held a forum with Jewell students in the early afternoon. Ambassador Pickering’s forum was held…
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Dr. Wright-Riggins discusses the importance of right-sizing religious liberty
Rev. Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, who has more than 40 years of community and congregational service, came to William Jewell College to discuss religious freedom at his event, “Right-sizing Religious Liberty and Why It Matters.” This lecture was part of the Baptist Joint Committee’s 2019 Shurden Series of lectures.…
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Jewell celebrates 75 years of Celebration of Achievement
As the spring semester nears its midpoint and the long hours begin to take their toll on students, faculty and staff alike, William Jewell College enjoyed a rare break from the snow and celebrated the achievements of students and alumni. This year’s celebrations marked the 75th anniversary of the annual…
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