Students and staff found fresh paint, new furniture and an unfinished second floor when they walked into Cullom-Davis Library this fall. The library’s summer renovations added several power outlets, nearly 60 power towers, more than 100 writing surfaces (including dry-erase tables and walls) and movable…
Posts published in September 2016
The spotlight of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s 2013 success has certainly faded, but it doesn’t mean he’s out of the news. Kaepernick has faced a lot of flak lately after making it clear that he will not stand during the National Anthem in…
A brilliant, eccentric, comedic master and a truly one-of-a-kind man passed away Aug. 29. Gene Wilder lived to the age of 83 but suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for the last three years of his life, unbeknownst to the public. His nephew, Jordan Walker-Pearlman, recently shared…
Nancy Schwartz, former director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, resigned in June and left the position vacant for the fall. Director of Student Activities Tom Coy has taken on the position’s responsibilities while the search for a new director continues. “We were aware that she…
Bradley’s Delta Upsilon chapter was recently recognized on a national level at the Leadership Institute, an annual DU fraternity convention involving chapters from around the country. At the convention this year, Bradley was one of seven chapters nominated for the Sweepstakes Trophy, the highest honor…
The Princeton Review has again ranked Bradley University on their annual list of “The Best 381 Colleges.” Being ranked on the list, which was released last week, signifies Bradley is among the top 15 percent of undergraduate colleges in the U.S. To determine the list,…
• A male student reported an unknown person was using a nude video of him as blackmail at 9:45 a.m. Aug. 21 in the 1800 block of W. Bradley Avenue. The student said he had been having Skype sessions with the suspect, and they were…
Bradley has struggled with freshman enrollment numbers for years. Enrollment for 2011 missed the target by about 100 students, 2014’s class spurred a $7 million budget cut and 2015’s enrollment caused Wyckoff Hall to close. “If you don’t change the way you communicate, you will…
A trombone and piano recital will be held at Dingledine Music Center at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4. The recital will feature guest performances by Bradley assistant professor of music John Orfe, who will be playing piano, and Mark Babbitt, a professor of trombone…
Over the summer, three Bradley University students participated in the first Summer Undergraduate Research and Artistry Fellowship Program through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The program, which was administered by LAS associate dean of engaged learning Derek Montgomery, was designed to help students…