Janaline Darrington, a senior in Bachelor of Individualized Studies and State of the College Address volunteer, offers her perspective of the event and Lourdes’ new strategic plan:

“As a volunteer at the State of the College Address, I could feel the excitement in the room as Dr. Helmer took to the podium to announce all the wonderful things that will take place at Lourdes College over the next seven years. 

Lourdes College will have a new name and it will be Lourdes University. The College will also offer housing for students and will expand in the graduate studies program.  Now, how awesome is that! 

As breakfast was served to the guests, Another student volunteer and I began to talk to a gentleman seated next to me.  She asked him his name and he said ‘Larry Ulrich.’  I was astounded!  We were so excited to talk to Mr. Ulrich in person and thank him for his generosity to the College. Then, we began to realize that so many of the guests present had also given to Lourdes and to us, as students.

I am truly thankful for the wonderful support that Lourdes College has from the community and am truly excited for the days to come!”

Monday, October 06, 2008 4:14:36 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)    Comments [0] | 

Today is Monday, and we are on a break. Sessions include Dead Metal, Smart Annuals for Smart Institutions, Shift Happens, and What to do and who to do it for. More later.

Monday, October 06, 2008 3:13:28 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)    Comments [0] | 

Attention Students:

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Monday, October 06, 2008 10:13:10 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)    Comments [0] | 

It is Sunday and we went to the cathedral. We also squeezed in a dolphin cruise. We saw 12 dolphins including a mama and her little girl. It was hard to capture them on film though. We attended 4 sessions today. The first one I attended was about technology and design. It truly rejuvenated my spirit and brought back that excitement you can have to create, entertain and invoke the imagination with. That session alone made the conference for me.

Sunday, October 05, 2008 3:12:57 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)    Comments [0] | 

Today is Saturday. We met our fellow design and marketing compatriots at a meeting at Johnson Square. There was music, magic, food, drink and icebreakers. Very fun to network. We also had some time to sightsee. We have been to Tybee Island and the beach.

We also did a power tour of the historic district. Magnificent!

Saturday, October 04, 2008 3:11:48 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)    Comments [0] | 

Carla and I flew to Savannah today for the UCDA conference which stands for University and College Design Association. We have seen several alligators today, one actually in a pond by the airport.

The city is beautiful! Carla has been to Savannah before. This is my 1st time. How wonderful to be in such a lovely and historical city for a design conference.

Friday, October 03, 2008 3:07:51 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)    Comments [0] | 

If you have not registered yet, be sure to do so.  You have until Monday, October 6th.  The completed form has to be post marked by the 6th for you to vote in the November 4th election. 

OR........

You can visit these websites and register to vote if you can not make it to campus.  Either way, just be sure to register by Monday the 6th because it is your voice, so make it heard.

Rock the Vote

Declare Yourself

Friday, October 03, 2008 1:45:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)    Comments [0] | 

It is almost here!  That's right.  Time to VOTE for the President of the United States of America.  It only happens every four years.  Some refer to it as the most important election of your life.  Well, you can make that decision on your own. 

All I am asking of you, is to become an involved, engaged and educated voter in 2008.  Becasue your voice really does matter and count. 

To help you do so, I have some great links for you to check out and stay connected.

Barack Obama

John McCain

Rock the Vote

MTV Choose or Lose

Thursday, October 02, 2008 11:34:58 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)    Comments [0] | 

Comedia Jay Black

Friday, October 17

Franciscan Theatre

8:30 p.m.

Former high school teacher turned comedian Jay Black has quickly become one of America's most accomplished young entertainers. To date, Jay has headlined performances at over 100 colleges and universities as well as at many of the nation’s top comedy clubs. 

Jay's comedic presence has not gone unnoticed. In 2008, Campus Activities magazine named him "Reader's Choice College Comedian of the Year."  Jay has also appeared on Showtime, the Fox Business Channel and A&E.  When not performing comedy, Jay works as one of Hollywood's most sought after screenwriters and has written for several feature films. For more information on Jay Black, visit www.jayblackcomedy.com.  

Lourdes College students, faculty, staff and alumni can receive two FREE tickets with a valid Lourdes College ID card.  Tickets for the general public are only $10 each.  For concert tickets, contact the Franciscan Center Box Office at 419-824-3999.

Thursday, October 02, 2008 3:48:34 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)    Comments [0] | 

This fall, friends and supporters of Lourdes are invited to attend a dinner with the College’s President Dr. Robert C. Helmer.

Lourdes Night at Ciao!

Tuesday, October 14

6:30 p.m.

Tickets $50 per person

Reservations: 1-888-456-DINE

Guests will have an opportunity to enjoy the fine Italian cuisine while raising money for student scholarships. For more information on upcoming fundraisers, contact Kelly Dilworth, Assistant Director of Development, at 419-824-3751 or email kdilworth@lourdes.edu.

Thursday, October 02, 2008 3:40:12 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)    Comments [0] |