Design students create posters for Earth Week
Students enrolled the Design I course, taught by MC Associate Professor of Art Adrienne Schwarte, designed and printed posters that advertised events happening on campus during Earth Week. Each student chose which event their posters focused on. Some students highlighted the ice cream social while others focused on all of the events. The posters were on display in the second-floor gallery of the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Art and Recital Hall from April 25-28. Students used Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign programs to complete their posters and draw attention to the importance of Earth Week. “Earth Week at MC is a series of events designed to generate awareness about environmental problems and encourage the community to learn about and be a part of the solutions, celebrate our planet and engage in physical health and wellness outdoors,” said Schwarte,...
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Hughes selected for THEC service award
Maryville College senior Alyssa Hughes ‘17 is among five college students in Tennessee to be named recipient of the 2017 Harold Love Outstanding Community Service Award sponsored by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). Created in 1991, the award was named in 1997 for Harold Love, Sr., the late state representative from Nashville who was instrumental in passing legislation for community service recognition programs for higher education and was known for his compassion and good humor. The award recognizes outstanding community service at the campus level and carries a $1,000 cash prize. “The individuals selected to receive recognition represent the many dimensions of community service – volunteer work, public service, charitable service and leadership roles in community organizations,” according to THEC’s website. “They serve as ambassadors for community service among the many diverse higher educational communities in Tennessee.” Hughes,...
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Beau Branton named president of SGA
Maryville College has elected a new body for the Student Government Association next year, with Beau Branton as Student Body President. Branton was happy to sit down for an interview where we discussed the direction he wants to take the Student Government Association next year. “It feels good, I’m excited to get to work next year, Jacob and I are excited to represent the student body and are enthusiastic about the year to come.” said Branton. Anyone else in his position would be excited as well to improve campus life and leave a mark on Maryville College. Beau continued and discussed his thoughts on the new governing body. “We’re all very experienced as of right now, until we vote in freshmen next year, but everyone who has been reelected has served in the body before and will hopefully allow...
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Vienna Coffeehouse to host “College Coffee Night” to help students through finals week
Maryville’s own beloved Vienna Coffeehouse will be hosting a special night for its city’s college students. Understanding that the coffeehouse is often a sacred place for student study time because of its caffeine and quietness, on Sunday, May 14, Vienna will be dedicating the entire night to college students. Vienna be open until midnight, which usually closes at 2 p.m. on Sundays. In addition to the added hours, there will be a variety of featured activities. If you bring your own mug, there will be $2 bottomless coffee, and if you show your student ID you receive $1 off any drink. Vienna will also be having raffle prizes, featuring free coffee, gift cards and the grand prize of a Hario V60 Pour Over Set. Complimentary popcorn will be available as well. To give those attending a needed study break,...
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