Daily Archive for February 21st, 2012

Interested in becoming a Panther Pack Leader for Panther Prowl 2012?

Published on February 21, 2012 in Grand Rapids, Online and W.A. Lettinga. Closed

Applications will be available online at studentlife.davenport.edu and are due by March 7 by 5 p.m!

As a Pack Leader, you will:

  • Encourage a student-friendly environment on campus
  • Expose students to campus life
  • Accustom students to campus services and facilities
  • Assist in implementation of Panther Prowl programs
  • Develop Davenport University Pride
  • Serve as a role model for new students
Stop by the Student Life office or contact Melissa Blythe with questions at Melissa.Blythe@davenport.edu or 616-554-5073

Register for the Technology Seminar at the Midland Campus on March 9

Published on February 21, 2012 in Midland. Closed

Join technology employers from the Great Lakes Bay Region for a morning of insight about technical careers in our area.

Network one on one with these local employers and possibly leave with a new career. Please bring copy of your resume and PROFESSIONAL DRESS IS REQUIRED. To register please go to www.davenport.edu/career-services/current-students/student-events.

The seminar is being held March 9, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

For more information or questions please contact John Jones at john.jones@davenport.edu or 989-794-1921

Dr. David Pilgrim, Founder and Curator of the Jim Crow Museum to speak on Feb. 21

Published on February 21, 2012 in Grand Rapids, Holland, Online and W.A. Lettinga. Closed

On Feb. 21, Dr. David Pilgrim, will be in town to speak. Dr. Pilgrim’s presentation is sponsored by a grant from the Michigan Humanities Council and the Great Michigan Read in partnership with Davenport University with support from Meijer and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

This event is being held at the Kentwood Branch Library (4950 Breton, SE) at 6:30 p.m.

Dr. David Pilgrim is a public speaker and one of this country’s leading experts on issues relating to multiculturalism, diversity, and race relations. Dr. Pilgrim is best known as the founder and curator of the Jim Crow Museum, a 9,000 piece collection of racist artifacts located at Ferris State University.

The WILL Grant takes Davenport students to the Athena Connections event

Published on February 21, 2012 in All University News, Alma, Battle Creek, Caro, Flint, Gaylord, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Livonia, Midland, Online, Saginaw, Traverse City, W.A. Lettinga and Warren. Closed

The Women in Leadership and Learning (WILL) Grant was pleased to take several current DU students to the Athena Connections event held at Grand Valley State University on Feb. 15, 2012.  

Students included: Lauren Agnew, Renee Batts, Kawanna Benson, Nettie Curtice, Casandra George, Danielle Keyes, and Staci Stadler.  DU faculty Dr. Terri Tomaszek and Dr. Colleen Coughlin accompanied the group.

College of Arts and Sciences Honors Society accepting applications!

Published on February 21, 2012 in All University News, Alma, Battle Creek, Caro, Flint, Gaylord, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Livonia, Midland, Online, Saginaw, Traverse City, W.A. Lettinga and Warren. Closed

The College of Arts and Sciences recently announced that it will be launching two new Honors Societies. The Alpha Sigma Lambda Honors Society, acknowledging the achievements of non-traditional/adult students, is now accepting applications and students interested in joining can apply online. The first induction will be April 26, 2012.

Click here for the application.

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