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] |