Darin Jordan
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Community art program returns and offers classes to local students
The Taylor University art department is offering classes to local students ranging from kindergarten to high school seniors.
Changes made to Taylor’s mission statement
The mission of Taylor University is to develop servant leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ’s redemptive love and truth to a world in need. This was Taylor’s mission statement up until this summer. As part of Taylor’s five year plan the mission statement was reviewed and two changes were made at the beginning of this semester.
Busy year for History Professor Benjamin Wetzel
The past several months have held several non-curricular activities for Taylor University’s Assistant Professor of History Benjamin Wetzel. Last year, Wetzel’s book “Theodore Roosevelt: Preaching from the Bully Pulpit” was released. This summer, his book “American Crusades” was released. In August, Wetzel was asked to speak at the Carnegie Lecture Series at Marion Public Library, and in October Wetzel will be presented with the Theodore Roosevelt Association Book Prize for “Theodore Roosevelt: Preaching from the Bully Pulpit.”
Open positions filled for upcoming school year
Recently, President Michael Lindsay announced a number of changes in faculty and administration, which included new hires, position changes and the creation of the Board of Visitors.
High school summer program preparation is underway
Every year Taylor holds multiple summer programs for high schoolers to come and get a taste of college life including Summer Institute, formerly known as CRAM and Summer Honors, Academic Summer camps and Empower.
Taylor holds week of prayer
Every year Taylor holds the As We Pray initiative, a week dedicated to prayer where parents and alumni pray for the community in specific ways.
Spring break missions trips return
As COVID-19 travel restrictions begin to loosen, Taylor is adjusting and restarting their international travel programs like the Lighthouse Programs.