Education

By LaVerne Howell - NGU

Published: 09 March 2020

Tigerville, SC - The newly built George Bomar Family Stadium at Ashmore Park on the North Greenville University (NGU) Tigerville Campus officially opened last weekend when the Division II No. 1 NGU baseball team hosted a weekend series with Emmanuel College. A dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Bomar family, friends, donors, and local dignitaries was held before the noon pitch on Sat. Feb. 29.

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By The Old Schoolhouse®

Published: 02 March 2020

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GRAY, Tenn. -- Awaiting instruction from public health advisors, schools in Brighton and Hove, England, have told parents they have the option to keep their children home from school with authorized absences. Five confirmed coronavirus cases have surfaced in the area. With a long incubation period of up to two weeks, it is concerning that schools are not advised to notify the school as a whole if a student or faculty member is undergoing testing. Information is only to be revealed if a case is confirmed (theguardian.com). This means parents are forced to make a decision that will have a long-term effect on their children. Do they risk sending them to school amid the current outbreak, or do they place education on hold and wait it out?

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By Randy Page - BJU

Published: 24 February 2020

For Bob Jones University’s annual Bible Conference offering fundraising campaign, BJU students spearheaded multiple fundraising efforts to raise $150,000 to purchase a Save the Storks mobile medical unit for Carolina Pregnancy Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Save the Storks, a leading national pro-life organization, partners with pregnancy care centers to deploy buses that provide free ultrasounds, pregnancy and STI testing and confidential counseling. Over an eight-week period, the University community surpassed the goal by raising over $185,500. 

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By Randy Page - BJU

Published: 24 February 2020

Bob Jones University will host its annual CoRE (Connect. Renew. Equip.) Conference Mar. 9-10 on the BJU campus. This year’s theme, “New Life: Hope and Help for an Addicted World,” will empower both ministry leaders and laypeople to address the needs of those who are grappling with destructive behaviors. 

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By Randy Page - BJU

Published: 24 February 2020

Bob Jones University presents the Canadian Brass Tuesday, Mar. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium. The group previously performed at BJU in 1997 and 2013.

Composed of the country’s finest brass players, the Canadian Brass is known for its member’s proficiency on a wide range of instruments that allow them to play a program ranging from classical favorites to new arrangements. Superb blend, refined sound, and exceptional musicianship are qualities that make listening to the Canadian Brass a memorable experience. The group has performed in over 60 countries and is currently celebrating its 50th year. 

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By Randy Page - BJU

Published: 12 February 2020

Bob Jones University will host the fourth annual Allen Jacobs Memorial Prayer Breakfast Thursday, March 12, to honor the memory of Officer Allen Jacobs and recognize law enforcement professionals across Greenville County. The breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. in the Davis Room of the Dixon-McKenzie Dining Common on the BJU campus.

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