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FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES BELIEVE CAMPAIGN
HENDERSON, TN

     On Dec. 1, Freed-Hardeman University announced the Believe Campaign, the largest undertaking in the institution's history. The campaign was announced at the university's 36th annual Advisory Board Benefit Dinner, with President George Bush as the keynote speaker.
With a goal of raising $32 million toward campus projects, the major thrust of the Believe Campaign is to enable FHU to better equip students with the education necessary to succeed in the 21st century, according to Dr. Milton Sewell, FHU president. "Among the projects we will undertake through the Believe Campaign are adding to the student scholarship fund, increasing the endowment fund and erecting a new facility for our growing School of Business," he said.

The centerpiece for the Believe Campaign, which has already raised $26 million for the university, is a new business building, the Brown-Kopel Business Center. Named after FHU alumni John and Rosemary Brown of Portage, Mich., who donated $5 million toward the project, the new business facility will be designed to enable the Freed-Hardeman University School of Business to incorporate the technology necessary for continuous growth, according to Dr. Dwayne Wilson, dean of the FHU School of Business.

"The Brown-Kopel Business Center will allow us to integrate more technology, it will assist us in moving our courses and programs in the direction of e-commerce and it will enable us to implement a graduate program in our School of Business," he said.

According to Sewell, such projects as a state-of-the-art business facility and increased student scholarship and endowment funds will simply give FHU the means by which to offer, in the 21st century, the quality education Freed-Hardeman has become known for.

"We just want to ensure that our future students, like our past and current students, will receive an education that encourages and prepares them to fulfill their dreams while maintaining Christian principles in their lives," Sewell said. "Our alumni are leaders in their communities, churches and professions. They study at the top graduate and professional schools. Whether doctors, legislators, teachers or corporate executives, the graduates of Freed-Hardeman University are individuals who make a difference wherever they serve. It's this kind of education - an education that ensures a successful future - that we want to enrich for young people for generations to come."

7-Dec-00
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FULMER TO SPEAK AT FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY
HENDERSON, TN

  University of Tennessee football coach Phillip Fulmer will be the featured speaker at the Freed-Hardeman Sports Advisory Council (SAC) benefit, scheduled for March 8 on the FHU campus.
In his ninth season as head coach of the Tennessee Vols football team, Fulmer is the nation's top coach in terms of winning percentage. In 1998, he led Tennessee to a perfect season and the national title.
The same year, a panel of judges awarded him the second annual State Farm Eddie Robinson Coach of Distinction Award, which honors an active coach for demonstration of the qualities that exemplify Robinson's legacy.
The 2001 SAC benefit, "An Evening With Phil Fulmer," will begin with a sports memorabilia auction at 4 p.m. Items up for auction will include a football autographed by the Tennessee Titans Super Bowl team, a baseball signed by the 2000 world champion New York Yankees, Indianapolis Colts items autographed by Peyton Manning and much more.
Freed-Hardeman University's SAC benefit is an event organized to raise funds for FHU intercollegiate athletics. Proceeds go toward scholarships and filling special needs of the program.
Past SAC benefit speakers include such coaches and athletes as Archie and Peyton Manning, Gene Stallings, Bailey Howell, Darrel Porter, Tommy Lasorda and Al Hrabosky.
Tickets to "An Evening With Phil Fulmer" - which include the auction, a barbecue dinner and Fulmer's address - are $50 for adults and $25 for FHU students. Sponsorships are available from $500 to $5,000. For more information or to reserve tickets or become a sponsor, contact the FHU athletic department at 901-989-6900 or csmith@fhu.edu.

12-Feb-01
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GEORGE BUSH SPEAKS AT
FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY
HENDERSON, TN

George Bush, former U.S. president and father of presidential hopeful George W. Bush, visited the campus of Freed-Hardeman University as the keynote speaker for the 36th annual Advisory Board Benefit Dinner Dec. 1.

According to FHU president Milton Sewell, Bush was welcomed to campus not only as the keynote speaker for the Benefit Dinner, but he also marked a special time in the university's history as Freed-Hardeman announced its Believe Campaign, the largest and most significant undertaking ever for the institution. "President Bush is perhaps one of the greatest world leaders of the 20th century. Throughout his life, he has demonstrated the bravery, leadership and character of a true American, and it was our honor to welcome him on campus for this special occasion."

Bush, a former U.S. president who won widespread support for his economic embargo of Iraq and Operation Desert Storm, has also been recognized for his success in business and for his leadership as a U.S. representative, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, chairman of the Republican National Committee and director of the CIA.

FHU's annual Advisory Board Benefit Dinner has been a tradition of the university for 36 years and has become recognized as the largest single-night fund-raising event in the state of Tennessee. With a sold-out audience, this year's Benefit Dinner raised more than $850,000. Past speakers of the Advisory Board Benefit Dinner have included such personalities and national and world leaders as James Earl Jones, Elizabeth Dole, Senator Fred Thompson and President Gerald Ford.

7-Dec-00
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FHU APPOINTS NEW ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
HENDERSON, TN

At their February meeting, the Freed-Hardeman Board of Trustees appointed 14 new members to the university's Advisory Board, according to Dr. Milton Sewell, president.
"Our Advisory Board is valuable to us because it's an organization dedicated to supporting the university, challenging us to continually advance our programs and representing the university and its mission in communities throughout the nation," Sewell said. "These new members to the board, we're confident, will demonstrate similar vision for FHU."
New members to the FHU Advisory Board are Brad Barber of Memphis; George Bessent of Orange Park, Fla.; Bert Bretherick of Florence, Ala.; Joe Brothers of Elizabethtown, Ky.; Barry Von Fortner of Bartlett, Tenn.; Jerry Masterson of Brentwood, Tenn.; Len O'Bryan of Huntingdon, Tenn.; Norman Parrish of Toccoa, Ga.; Mike Showers of Decatur, Ala.; Jay Street of West Point, Ky.; David Wright of Parsons, Tenn.; Douglas Lee Yates of Whitehouse, Texas; and Joe Paul and Elsa Lynn Bryant of Hohenwald, Tenn.

19-Feb-01
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JOHN DALE NAMED TO FHU BOARD OF TRUSTEES
HENDERSON, TN

At their February meeting, the Freed-Hardeman University Board of Trustees appointed a new member, John Dale of Murray, Ky.
Dale was named Mr. Freed-Hardeman in 1966, the same year he graduated. He is also a graduate of Oklahoma Christian University, where he was named Most Outstanding Senior Ministerial Student in 1968. In addition, he earned a Master of Science degree at Murray State University in 1970 and has one graduate work at Vanderbilt University and Louisiana Baptist University.
Dale, who was honored as Citizen of the Year by the Murray Chamber of Commerce in 1999, has served as pulpit minister for the Glendale Road Church of Christ in Murray for 27 years. He is married to Marsha Hendon Dale of Murray and has two children, Karen Weatherly and Mike Dale.

19-Feb-01
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FHU GRADUATE SCORES HIGHEST IN STATE ON CPA EXAM
HENDERSON, TN

As the Tennessee State Board of Public Accountancy recently released the scores from the CPA Exam, Derrick Graham of Memphis, a May 2000 graduate of Freed-Hardeman University, passed with the highest score in the state. Of the 833 candidates who attempted the exam in November of 2000, 155 passed. Forty-four of those passing were first-time candidates.
"We're proud of students like Derrick and others who demonstrate in the work force the skills and principles we teach in our business programs," said Dr. Jim Shelton, associate professor of accounting at FHU. "In recent years, several of our accounting graduates have scored among the top 10 in the state on the exam. It's exciting to see that trend continue."
While at Freed-Hardeman, Graham served as president of the Society for Future Accountants - a student organization for accounting majors - and was a member of the FHU student team that grabbed a first-place win at the 36th Annual International Collegiate Business Policy Competition in San Diego, Calif. He currently is employed with Price Water House Coopers, one of the top five accounting firms in the world.
The CPA Exam, prepared by the Board of Examiners of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and administered by the boards of accountancy in all 50 of the United States and the District of Columbia, is the primary means of measuring the technical competence of CPA candidates. Administered over a 15 1/2-hour, two-day period, the exam assesses candidates' skills and knowledge in four areas: business law and professional responsibilities, auditing, accounting and reporting, and financial accounting and reporting.

13-Feb-01
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FREED-HARDEMAN THEATRE TO PRESENT 'THE MOUSETRAP'
HENDERSON, TN

The theatre honor society Alpha Psi Omega will present Agatha Christie's classic murder mystery "The Mousetrap" on the campus of Freed-Hardeman University Feb. 27 to March 3.
"The Mousetrap," set in a country bed and breakfast - Monkswell Manor ? in 1950s England, is about a group of guests trapped inside the manor by a snowstorm when they hear a radio report of a recent murder in London. In a confusing turn of events, one of the guests turns up dead, prompting a policeman to interrogate everyone, rattling a lot of skeletons along the way.
Having been on stage nonstop for more than 48 years in London, "The Mousetrap" is the longest-running play in the history of theatre. The Ambassadors and St. Martin's theatres in London have seen more than 20,000 performances of this legendary mystery.
Freed-Hardeman's production of "The Mousetrap" will star Andrew Phillips, Vicki Monhollen, Nathan Spiess, Cherie Evans, Brad Montague, Lane Widick, Kristi Novak and Rylan Cox with Josh Watson directing.
The production will take stage in the university's Old Chapel Hall at 8 p.m. Feb. 27-March 3. Tickets are available for $5 in advance at the FHU bookstore or for $6 each at the door. For more information on Freed-Hardeman's production of "The Mousetrap," contact the FHU theatre office at 901-989-6938 or cthompson@fhu.edu.

19-Feb-01
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FREED-HARDEMAN EXPERIENCES RECORD SPRING ENROLLMENT
HENDERSON, TN

As a new semester begins, Freed-Hardeman University is experiencing another record spring enrollment. With 1,757 students, including 1,310 undergraduates and 446 graduate students, the spring enrollment is up 42 students from last year. After beginning the fall 2000 semester with a record of 1,886 students, the university has seen an 87 percent retention of freshmen and an overall student retention of 92 percent.
"This record number is due not only to strong recruitment efforts but also to the work of our Office of Student Retention," said Wayne Scott, vice president for enrollment management.
"Enrollment numbers at any university decrease from the fall to spring semesters, due not only to December graduation but also to nonreturning freshmen. It's for this reason that we work to help our freshmen make the often difficult transition from home life to campus life," said Tony Allen, director of the Office of Student Retention.
"Every semester, it seems, we're breaking enrollment records," said Milton Sewell, president. "I believe this is due to everyone's work, from admissions and student retention to the faculty and administration."

6-Feb-01
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FHU STUDENTS DISPLAY ART AT INVITATIONAL STUDENT SHOW
HENDERSON, TN

The sculptures, drawings, paintings, photography and designs of nine Freed-Hardeman University art students are on display at the Ned McWherter Cultural Arts Center in Jackson through March 15. Their artwork is being shown with the works of students from other West Tennessee colleges and universities as a part of the Invitational Student Show 2001, which is being hosted by Jackson State Community College and coordinated by JSCC art instructor Carol Norman.
"We're honored to be a part of an art show such as this. Our students produce quality work, and opportunities to display artwork are beneficial to any artist," said Kenny Jones, assistant professor of art at Freed-Hardeman.
FHU students participating in the Invitational Student Show 2001 are Robin Barrier, Chantel Ervin, Julie Gann, Dean Garrett, Mark Lawrence, Rossy Rojas, Laura Sanders, Thomas Walker and Sean Woodbury. Their works are on display for the public at the Ned McWherter Cultural Arts Center in Jackson on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and at the Jackson State Community College library Mondays through Thursdays from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 p.m., Fridays from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Other colleges and universities involved in the Invitational Student Show 2001 include the University of Memphis, Lambuth University, Union University and Jackson State Community College.

23-Feb-01
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FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY TO HOST RECITAL
HENDERSON, TN

Two Freed-Hardeman University faculty members will host a lecture and recital March 6 on the FHU campus. Dr. John Poore, assistant professor of music and director of the FHU Band, and Dr. Dixie Harvey, associate professor of music, will spend an evening presenting the classical works of composers from various periods of musical history.
"We plan to make this primarily a recital setting, performing the works of some famous composers, but we'll also take the time to discuss their lives and work," Poore said.
While Poore and Harvey will feature some of the compositions of Handel, Mozart, Chopin and others, they will showcase the works of Eric Copeland. "Copeland was an American composer who would have celebrated his 100th birthday in 2000," Poore said. "In our recital, Dr. Harvey and I will showcase his music and the impact his life made among classical composers."
Harvey said the recital is an event she and Dr. Poore hope to host annually. "It will be an opportunity for Freed-Hardeman students, faculty and staff as well as members of the community to come together not only to hear classical music but also to be exposed to a form of American music not often heard," she said. "We hope to be able to offer such an opportunity every year."
Freed-Hardeman's recital and lecture featuring the works of Copeland and other composers will take stage at 7:30 p.m. March 6 in FHU's Milan-Sitka Auditorium. Admission is free of charge and open to the public. For more information, contact Poore at 731-989-6669 or jpoore@fhu.edu or Harvey at 731-989-6670.

27-Feb-01
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FHU INSTRUCTOR EARNS TECH CERTIFICATIONS
HENDERSON, TN

Brian Clifford, director of academic computing and instructor in computer information systems, recently earned four technology-related certifications: the CompTIA (Computer Technology Industry Association) A+, i-Net+ and Network+ and the MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) certification, one of the most widely recognized technical certifications in the industry.
These certifications measure the competency of service technicians, the baseline technical knowledge of Internet, Intranet and Extranet technologies, the technical knowledge of networking professionals and the skills necessary to lead organizations in the successful design, implementation and administration of the most advanced Microsoft Windows platform and Microsoft server products.
Clifford said that earning these certifications will aid him not only in becoming more effective as a classroom teacher but that it will also help in the planning, budgeting and support areas of his academic computing role. "These achievements help to measure my skills and knowledge of the very latest systems and programs, and I believe it helps to reassure my competency in academic computing," he said.

16-Mar-01
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MEMPHIS REDBIRDS TO HOST FREED-HARDEMAN NIGHT
HENDERSON, TN

Freed-Hardeman students, alumni and friends will enjoy an evening of baseball by the river April 26 as the Memphis Redbirds host FHU Night at the new AutoZone Park. Following a catered meal, which will include all-you-can-eat Rendezvous barbecue, guests will enjoy the ball game from exclusive club-level seating adjacent to a private deck along the first-base line.
"In the past, events such as this have always proven to be a great success. We look forward to another great evening with Freed-Hardeman students, alumni and friends as we enjoy an evening of baseball in the Memphis skyline," said Dawn Bramblett, director of alumni relations.
Freed-Hardeman Night at Autozone Park will begin with an all-you-can-eat buffet dinner at 6 p.m. April 26. Game time is 7:05 p.m. Admission price is $20 per person and includes a game ticket and the buffet. Children ages 3 and under receive free admission if sitting in a lap. Reservations are due by April 11.
For more information on Freed-Hardeman Night at AutoZone Park, visit FHU's Online Store at www.alumni.fhu.edu or contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-800-630-3482, 731-989-6021 or alumni@fhu.edu.

11-Apr-01
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FHU PROFESSOR TO RECEIVE AWARD FOR BOOK
HENDERSON, TN

The American Revolution, painstaking research and national merit. Put the three together, and you have a pretty good picture of the academic career of Dr. Greg Massey, associate professor of history at Freed-Hardeman University.
This fall, Massey will travel to Manhattan, where he will receive an award for his recent book, "John Laurens and the American Revolution." Every fall, ARRT, an organization dedicated to the history and research of the Revolutionary era of America, presents an award to a historian for the best published volume on the American Revolution for the preceding year. Massey is being recognized with the award for 2000.
"John Laurens and the American Revolution," published by the University of South Carolina Press, is a study of the life of John Laurens, Washington's aide who called on Georgia and South Carolina to offer freedom to slaves in return for military service.
Massey has also authored "The Political Education of John Laurens," an article recently published in Carologue, a quarterly publication of the South Carolina Historical Society. In addition, Massey serves as editor of the West Tennessee Historical Papers, a quarterly publication dedicated to the scholarly research of West Tennessee history.

16-May-01
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FHU RANKED AMONG BEST COLLEGE BUYS, BEST CHRISTIAN COLLEGES
HENDERSON, TN

Institutional Research & Planning Inc. has recently ranked Freed-Hardeman University among America's Best Christian Colleges and America's 100 Best College Buys. According to Lewis T. Lindsey Jr., president of Institutional Research & Planning Inc., FHU is one of only 26 in the nation to appear in both sets of rankings. One thousand four hundred eighty-eight institutions were surveyed. This is FHU's third consecutive year to appear in America's 100 Best College Buys and its first year to appear in America's Best Christian Colleges.
According to Dr. Milton R. Sewell, president of FHU, the prestigious rankings are to be attributed to the university's continuous advancements of programs and technology while keeping costs competitive.
"At Freed-Hardeman, we're here because of students. We're here to serve their academic, professional and spiritual needs. That's why we work hard to offer some of the most competitive college programs. We provide the facilities and resources to create an atmosphere where students can feel at home and mature in heart, mind, body and soul. We help them to become whatever it is they want to be in life. And we make these opportunities available to as many young people as possible by keeping costs competitive," Sewell said.
Generous gifts to Freed-Hardeman through alumni, friends, churches and businesses allow the university to enhance programs and facilities without additional costs to students. In addition, the university's current Believe Campaign is helping the university to raise $32 million by Dec. 31, 2004, toward the future growth and advancement of the university, including the construction of a new business building.
"The generosity of our friends and alumni through such programs as the Believe Campaign is why we're able to stand among the nation's top college and Christian college values," Sewell said.
To be considered in the surveys for America's 100 Best College Buys, an accredited, four-year institution must meet certain academic criteria, including entering-freshman GPAs and ACT/SAT scores for fall of 2000 that meet or exceed the national average. In addition, the cost of tuition, fees, room and board must not exceed the national average by more than 10 percent. To be considered for the Christian college rankings, an accredited, four-year institution with current or historical Christian affiliation or leadership must meet the same academic criteria for ranking among the best college buys.
While the national average for entering-freshman GPAs in the fall of 2000 was 3.22, Freed-Hardeman's average was 3.37. And while the national average for ACT scores among entering college freshmen in the fall of 2000 was 22, Freed-Hardeman's average stood at 23.3. FHU's cost of tuition, fees, room and board was well below the national average of $18,884, with a cost of $14,470.

17-Oct-01
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THREE DOG NIGHT TO BRING 'JOY TO THE WORLD' AT FHU
HENDERSON, TN

Three Dog Night, recognized for such chart-topping hits as "Joy to the World" and "Shambala," will bring their 1970s rock music to Freed-Hardeman University Nov. 13. The group's career is studded with 14 gold albums, nine gold singles, a platinum single, 18 songs in the top 20 and six No. 1 hits. They have sold more than 40 million units.
Formed in 1968 by Danny Hutton, who became a lead vocal with Cory Wells, Three Dog Night was an instant success. They reached the top 10 in 1969, No. 1 in 1970 and, in 1971, struck gold with their hit single "Joy to the World." Through the early and mid 1970s, they toured extensively, breaking attendance records in venues ranging from concert halls to football stadiums. But by 1975, the rigors of nonstop roadwork had caught up with the band, and they quietly backed out of rock 'n' roll spotlight.
While the members of Three Dog Night had felt a need to get away from the hectic world of pop music, after several years off the stage, leading separate lives, they each felt a resurgence of interest in music and a growing desire to try it all again. "We just had a test rehearsal and discovered the old magic was still there," Hutton said of the group's rebirth in 1981.
Today, Three Dog Night's audiences include more than those who bought their first releases in the 1960s and 1970s. Their concerts, still jam packed, span several generations. According to Wells, their shows are well attended by the children of their original fans.
Three Dog Night's performance at Freed-Hardeman University will begin at 8 p.m. Nov. 13 in Loyd Auditorium on the FHU campus. Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door. For advance tickets or more information, contact Ron Means at 731-989-6749.

18-Oct-01
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FHU TO HOST SCHWARZKOPF, HONOR U.S. VETERANS
HENDERSON, TN

Freedom comes at a high cost. That's a fact known to many Americans. And it's a fact we all, in recent weeks, have turned our attention to as our freedom has been threatened by outside forces. For well over two centuries, the freedom of the United States of America has been bought by the sacrifices of its citizens. The freedom we enjoy today was purchased by efforts made by the generations before us.
It was those men and women, many of whom are still with us, who soon will be honored at Freed-Hardeman University. On Dec. 7, as FHU hosts Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf as keynote speaker for the its 37th annual Advisory Board Benefit Dinner, a full day of campus events will recognize veterans for their heroic duties performed for the continued freedom of this nation.
"With Gen. Schwarzkopf as keynote speaker for an event scheduled for the 60th anniversary of the tragic bombing of Pearl Harbor, we thought it appropriate to honor not only those who lost their lives that day but to honor all who have helped to shape and mold our country by defending this land and all that it stands for," said Dr. Milton R. Sewell, FHU president. "But what happened Sept. 11 and the events that have followed," he added, "give this year's Benefit Dinner a much deeper meaning, a greater significance, as we honor our veterans. I think everyone present will have a much better understanding of why we are honoring those who have served in our country's military, both in time of war and in time of peace."
Sewell said the all-day event would include performances by the 129th Army Band, a Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony in the commons and speeches and reminiscences from some of the Freed-Hardeman family's beloved veterans. "It will be a very special time for all who are present. And to top the evening, we'll be addressed by one of the foremost military leaders of the 20th century," he said.
Schwarzkopf is scheduled to address the Benefit Dinner guests that evening. A 1956 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, he has served militarily throughout the U.S., Europe and the Pacific. But Schwarzkopf is best known for his leadership and overwhelming victory in Operation Desert Storm, when he successfully coordinated the efforts of all Allied forces following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.
Now retired from his distinguished military career, Schwarzkopf currently is involved in a number of charitable organizations, having helped to raise millions of dollars for cancer research and to help improve the quality of life for seriously ill children.
The Advisory Board Benefit Dinner is an event to help fund student scholarships for current and future students of Freed-Hardeman University. As the largest single-night fund-raiser in the state of Tennessee, last year's event with President George Bush raised a record of more than $850,000. Other past speakers for the Benefit Dinner include Elizabeth Dole, James Earl Jones, Sam Donaldson, Senator Fred Thompson and President Gerald Ford.
Sponsorships for Freed-Hardeman 37th annual Advisory Board Benefit Dinner are available by contacting the university's Office of Development at 731-989-6017 or 1-800-630-FHU2.

19-Oct-01
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NINE ADDED TO FREED-HARDEMAN ADVISORY BOARD
HENDERSON, TN

Nine new members were added to the Advisory Board of Freed-Hardeman University at the October meeting of the university's board of trustees, according to Dr. Milton R. Sewell, president of FHU.
"Our Advisory Board is a very valuable group on campus, and the members of it are hand-picked based on their Christian character and dedication to Christian education. These additions will benefit not only the Advisory Board but also Freed-Hardeman University," Sewell said.
New additions to FHU's Advisory Board are Greg Boling of Lenoir City, Tenn.; Gary Clark of Benton, Ky.; Ed Fite of Jacksonville, Fla.; Derek Graham of Memphis, Tenn.; Jerry Thomas Holman of Crossville, Tenn.; Blain Howell of Tampa, Fla.; Marty James of Jacksonville, Fla.; John Edward Kimbrough of Cookeville, Tenn.; and Clay Riley of Springville, Tenn.
The FHU Advisory Board is a group dedicated to the support of Freed-Hardeman's advancement through suggestions and helpful insight while identifying potential students and donors and representing the university in communities throughout the nation.

22-Oct-01
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THREE ADDED TO FHU BOARD OF TRUSTEES
HENDERSON, TN

Three were added to the board of trustees of Freed-Hardeman University as the board met recently for its October meeting. The new members to the board are Greg Harrison of New Albany, Miss.; Mike Lacy of Hendersonville, Tenn.; and Mark Sain of Florence, Ala.
"These three have great records of leadership and are known for their Christian attitudes and principles. I known they will be highly effective members of our leadership here at Freed-Hardeman," said Dr. Milton R. Sewell, president of FHU.
Harrison, a 1978 graduate of Freed-Hardeman, serves as facilities manager for Bench Craft in Blue Mountain, Miss. His wife, Lynn, also is an alumna of FHU, having graduated in 1980. They are members of the New Albany Church of Christ in New Albany.
Lacy, a 1963 graduate of Freed-Hardeman and 1969 graduate of Austin Peay State University, serves as a sales representative for Athens Paper Company in Nashville, Tenn. He and his wife, Bonnie, also a 1971 graduate of FHU, have two children, Tonya and Michael Todd. They are members of the Hendersonville Church of Christ in Hendersonville, where Mike serves as an elder and teacher.
Sain, a 1971 graduate of Freed-Hardeman, is also a 1979 graduate of Southern Christian University in Montgomery, Ala. He serves as president and owner of Little Angel Day School Inc. in Florence. Mark and his wife, Deborah, have two children, Jason Alan and Nathan Maury, and are members of the Darby Drive Church of Christ in Florence, where Mark serves as a teacher and elder.

22-Oct-01
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FHU TO REMEMBER HARDEMANS AT ANNUAL ROLAND LECTURE
HENDERSON, TN

Freed-Hardeman University will remember the Hardeman family at its annual Roland Lecture, scheduled for Nov. 6. The keynote speaker for the lecture will be Ellenor Hardeman Howell of Sacramento, Calif., a niece of N.B. Hardeman, former president and namesake of FHU.
"The Hardemans have long been a pillar of this university, and they have been important to this community," said John Hall, FHU director of corporate and foundation relations and coordinator of the Roland Lecture. "A native of Henderson and a member of the Hardeman family, Mrs. Howell will be a tremendous speaker as she tells us of the family's history and dedication to this university, this community and the Lord's kingdom."
Howell, born and reared in Henderson, is the daughter of Thomas Lon and Flossie McClure Hardeman. Her father was the half-brother of N.B. Hardeman and a former mayor of the city of Henderson.
Howell's extensive research of the Hardeman and McClure families have traced the families' roots to the early colonial period of America. "Both families were true American pioneers, continually migrating southward into North Carolina and westward through Tennessee as lands were opened to settlers. Not only did they conquer the frontier, they took active roles in the religious, educational and civic affairs of their communities," she said of her ancestors.
Howell serves as genealogist and editor of the "Hardeman/McClure Family Newsletter." Having earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from George Peabody College in Nashville, she also has served as a teacher and librarian for elementary, secondary and collegiate schools, including California State University in Sacramento. In addition, she was a lobbyist for the California Federation of Republican Women for 10 years, representing the organization before the California State Legislature and serving as editor of the group's legislative newsletter.
Freed-Hardeman University's annual Roland Lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 in the Milan-Sitka Auditorium on the FHU campus. For more information, contact the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations at 731-989-6980.

29-Oct-01
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FHU THEATRE TO PRESENT 'FIDDLER ON THE ROOF'
HENDERSON, TN

Tradition! "Our traditions must never change" in the small village of Anatevka. A fiddler on the roof may sound crazy, but it is the fiddler who is a symbol of Tradition for the Jews as he tries to "scratch out a pleasant, simple tune without breaking his neck." FHU Theatre will present the heart-warming musical "Fiddler on the Roof" as part of the university's Homecoming festivities Nov. 6-10 at 8 each evening in Loyd Auditorium on campus.
Tevye, a Jewish dairyman has five daughters, each of whom rebel against tradition and decide on their own who they wish to marry. Meanwhile, there is turmoil in the town when Russian soldiers make trouble for the Jews by destroying parties and eventually forcing them out of the village. Originally produced on Broadway by Harold Prince, "Fiddler on the Roof" is known for such songs as "Matchmaker," "If I Were a Rich Man" and "Sunrise, Sunset."
Guest artist Winston Harless from Nashville will star as Tevye. Harless is a long-time friend of Freed-Hardeman University. He starred in many theatre productions, co-founded Makin' Music, started a touring musical comedy group, "Troupe" and began the Sonshine Singers choral group. Outside of FHU, he has been seen in numerous national television commercials and on the stage at Opryland. Currently, Harless practices law with the firm Lewis, King, Krieg, Waldrop and Catron in Nashville.
FHU's production of "Fiddler on the Roof" is directed by FHU theatre director Dr. Cliff Thompson, with Dr. Gary McKnight as musical director. Other directors include senior music major Phil Dean as orchestra conductor and senior theatre major Cherie Evans as choreographer.
Cast members include junior Erin Fletcher as Golde, sophomore Shanna Hahn as Tzeitel, Cherie Evans as Hodel, junior Laura Sanders as Chava, Cory Werkheiser as Motel, junior Mark Jones as Perchik and sophomore Heather Kalonick as Yente, the matchmaker.
For ticket information, contact the FHU theatre office at 731-989-6938.

29-Oct-01
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IVEYS INCREASE ENDOWMENT FOR HONORS COLLEGE
HENDERSON, TN

Joe and Malinda Ivey have spent their lives helping to lead FHU toward its everpresent vision of further academic and spiritual excellence. The strength that has been a part of the university for more than 130 years, they are helping to carry into a new generation.
"Where we see a need or an opportunity to help Freed-Hardeman and its mission to serve young people, we want to help in any way we can," said Malinda, a 1979 alumna of the university.
Joe, also a 1979 alumnus, is chairman of the Believe Campaign and a 17-year veteran of the board of trustees. But that is not the extent of his service to Freed-Hardeman.
He and Malinda, in October, made a pledge to the Believe Campaign to increase the Honors College endowment to $600,000. Their pledge is one of the campaign's most significant gifts to date.
"The Iveys' gift will take Freed-Hardeman into a new era," said Dr. Rolland W. Pack, dean of the Honors College. "We are thankful for their love for students, their determination to help us increase the diversity of our school and their willingness to help fund academic excellence at their alma mater."
The Iveys had established the Honors College endowment with a gift $100,000 in February of 1998, when the program was established. They contributed an additional $100,000 in December of 2000 as a part of the Believe Campaign. Their recent pledge will add $400,000 to the Honors College endowment by 2004.
Their gifts, which fuel the Ivey Fund for Student Needs and the Joe and Malinda Ivey Scholarship, provide support for all schools and departments of the university through the programs of the Honors College and promote diversity within the student body through scholarships for minority students in honors.
"My real vision is for the student body of Freed-Hardeman to become more diverse, not only in honors, but throughout the entire university," Joe said.
The dedication of such couples as Joe and Malinda Ivey is the dedication needed to take Freed-Hardeman into a new era of changing lives and saving souls. Their continued support, with the dedicated support of many others, will enable future generations to become a part of FHU's special heritage. A heritage of prestige and distinction. A heritage that points young people in the direction of professional, social and spiritual success. A heritage that believes in the past, present and future of its family: Freed-Hardeman University.

8-Nov-01
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FHU GRADUATE PASSES CPA EXAM ON FIRST ATTEMPT
HENDERSON, TN

As the Tennessee State Board of Public Accountancy released scores from the CPA exam in February, the organization announced that May 2001 FHU graduate Amy Bloomingburg of Henderson, Tenn., passed all four sections of the exam on the first attempt. Only 10 to 20 percent of all CPA candidates pass the exam after sitting for it only once, according to Gleim Publications, one of the leading publishers of review materials for the exam. Gleim has also stated that an average of only 33 percent pass just one section of the exam in any given test period.
"Accomplishments like (Amy's) give us some assurance that our accounting graduates have the technical competence and preparation for the profession … You can't help but be proud," Dr. Jim Shelton, associate professor of accounting, said of Bloomingburg's recent accomplishment.
Bloomingburg's success comes only a year after May 2000 graduate Derrick Graham of Memphis, Tenn., earned the highest score in the state of Tennessee on the exam. In addition, Dimitri and Yelena Korvyakov, both 1998 graduates, earned the second and ninth highest scores in the state in 1998.
"At Freed-Hardeman, a lot of my classes were geared toward both the CPA exam and the accounting profession in general," Bloomingburg said. The practical side of her FHU education, with good connections made with leading companies and employers, she added, also helped ensure her of a successful career. "They definitely did a good job preparing me for the future."
While at FHU, Bloomingburg, majoring in public accounting, was a member of the Society for Future Accountants; Alpha Chi National Honors Society; Delta Mu Delta, an honors program for business students; and Who's Who among American Colleges and Universities. As a student, she also interned for Steele Martin & Associates in Jackson, Tenn., and currently is employed as an internal auditor for HCA in Nashville, Tenn.
The CPA exam, prepared by the Board of Examiners of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and administered by the boards of accountancy in all 50 of the United States and the District of Columbia, is the primary means of measuring the technical competence of CPA candidates. Administered over a 15 ½-hour, two-day period, the exam assesses candidates' skills and knowledge in four areas: business law and professional responsibilities, auditing, accounting and reporting, and financial accounting and reporting.

15-Feb-02
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FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY TO HOST CAREER FAIRS
HENDERSON, TN

Freed-Hardeman University will host two career fairs Feb. 20 and 21 on campus for the students of area colleges and universities. The Feb. 20 event, the 2002 Education Job Fair, is sponsored each year exclusively by FHU and is designed to serve the job-seeking needs of alumni, current student-teachers and graduate students in education, according to Monda Alexander, director of the FHU's Career Resource Center. About 50 public and private schools and school systems will be present for the event, with booths and representatives.
The Feb. 21 job fair, the Job Market, is an annual spring event sponsored by five West Tennessee institutions: Freed-Hardeman University, Union University, Lambuth University, Bethel College and Lane College.
According to Alexander, the purpose of the Job Market is two-fold. "We want to help good, reputable employers access some of the best talent in West Tennessee while giving our students, alumni and professionals an equal opportunity to work with some of the finest employers in the U.S."
At the 2002 Job Market, about 1,350 graduates and more than 50 business, government and nonprofit organizations are expected, Alexander said.
Both the Education Job Fair and the Job Market, all-day events, will be hosted in the Sports Center Auxiliary Gym on campus. For more information, contact the Career Resource Center at 731-989-6950 or 1-800-348-1490, or go to www.fhu.edu/edfair on the Web.

12/7/01
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REGIS PHILBIN TO SPEAK AT FHU BENEFIT DINNER
HENDERSON, TN

As Freed-Hardeman has raised more than $1 million for student scholarship through its 37th Annual Advisory Board Benefit Dinner, the university has invited the host of the "Millionaire" show, television star Regis Philbin, as keynote speaker for the 2002 dinner. The announcement was made by Advisory Board Vice Chairman Ted Williams at the conclusion of the Dec. 7 event, which featured Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf. FHU's 38th Annual Benefit Dinner is scheduled for Dec. 6, 2002.
"Regis' career has been one of persistence and determination. Early in life he had a goal, and he's achieved it. That's the kind of attitude we instill in our students at Freed-Hardeman," said Dr. Milton Sewell, president of FHU. "As we host this event to benefit our students through scholarship support, we believe Regis Philbin will be a very appropriate speaker for our students and for scholarship supporters."
Known by game-show fans as host of ABC's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" and by variety show fans as host of "Live With Regis and Kelly," Philbin has a television career dating back almost 40 years. After getting his foot in the door as a film-delivery man at KCOP-TV in Los Angeles, Philbin began his career as a news and sports writer, which soon led to reporting and anchoring positions. His first talk show, "The Regis Philbin Show," aired on KGTV-TV in San Diego, establishing Philbin's reputation for "host chat," which has been a major part of his career ever since. Early in his career, Philbin also helmed an Emmy Award-winning Los Angeles show, "Philbin's People."
His first national break came in 1964, when he replaced Steve Allen as host on Westinghouse's syndicated late-night talk show. Three years later, he accepted a position as Joey Bishop's sidekick on "The Joey Bishop Show," where, according to Philbin, he was able to gain great national exposure "while meeting all the greats of the show business at that time."
After two years of working with Bishop, Philbin hosted "Regis Philbin's Saturday Night" in St. Louis before returning to the west coast, where he took "A.M. Los Angeles" from the ratings cellar to number one in its slot for television ratings.
In 1983, Philbin returned to his native New York when ABC handed him "The Morning Show." Two years later, he was joined by Kathie Lee Gifford as co-host and the show was renamed "Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee." Known as television's new odd couple, Philbin and Gifford sent the ratings soaring, and the show soon was syndicated nationally. Today, Philbin co-hosts the show with Kelly Ripa and also is host of ABC's hit game show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" Philbin has worked with two other ABC game shows, as host for "The Neighbors" and as a field reporter for "Almost Anything Goes." The Advisory Board Benefit Dinner is an annual event to support student scholarships for the students of Freed-Hardeman University. The 2001 dinner raised a record of more than $1 million. Past Benefit Dinner speakers include President George Bush, Sam Donaldson, James Earl Jones, Sen. Fred Thompson, Mary Lou Retton and President Gerald Ford.

7-Dec-01
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FHU PREPARES FOR 66TH ANNUAL BIBLE LECTURESHIP
HENDERSON, TN

As many as 5,000 will gather on campus Feb. 3-8 as Freed-Hardeman hosts its 66th annual Bible Lectureship, an event that has become known as one of the largest of its kind among the churches of Christ.
"The Bible Lectureship is a very special event for Freed-Hardeman every year - an event that we are best known for among many in the brotherhood. It's a time of learning, a time of spiritual strengthening and, for our students, alumni, faculty and staff, it's a time of reunion," said Dr. Milton R. Sewell, FHU president.
More than 90 speakers are scheduled to address the theme of this year's lectureship, "Exalting Christ in the Church: Unsearchable Riches in Ephesians and Colossians," and other topics and issues of interest and concern for Christians.
"Every year, we look forward with great anticipation to hosting the Bible Lectureship. And this year, with our theme on Ephesians and Colossians and the roster of speakers that we have compiled, we know we will be treated to some helpful insights into the scriptures. It should be yet another outstanding lectureship week for everyone on campus and for our visitors," said Dr. David Lipe, director of the lectureship and professor of Bible and interdisciplinary studies.
The six-day program will consist of lectures, classes and forums from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, with 7:30 lectures each evening Sunday through Thursday.
In conjunction with the lectureship will be the ninth annual Youth Workers' Workshop, which will include lectures from experienced youth ministers and other youth workers, addressing a number of topics of interest and concern related to youth ministry. The workshop will be conducted Feb. 4 and 5, with registration beginning at 12:45 p.m. Feb. 4.
For more information on the 66th annual Bible Lectureship or the ninth annual Youth Workers' Workshop, contact the Department of Biblical Studies at 731-989-6622.

6-Nov-01
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'TRADITION' TO BE CELEBRATED AT FHU HOMECOMING
HENDERSON, TN

With the Homecoming theme "Tradition," the Freed-Hardeman University family will gather on campus Nov. 9-10 to celebrate the memories that, for more than 130 years, have made the FHU experience so dear to students and alumni.
"Freed-Hardeman has long been a second home for many. As our graduates return to campus for such events as Homecoming, we're always reminded of the traditions that make FHU such a special place," said Dawn Bramblett, director of alumni relations.
The 2001 Homecoming events will begin with the FHU Theatre production of "Fiddler on the Roof." Originally produced on Broadway by Harold Prince, "Fiddler" features such musical favorites as "Matchmaker," "If I Were a Rich Man" and "Sunrise, Sunset." The production will take stage at 8 each evening Nov. 6-10.
Other Homecoming performances will include entertainment by such campus performance groups as the A Cappella Singers, Ambassadors, Battery Drumline, the FHU Band, Pied Pipers and the Sonshine Singers. In addition, the 1970s student rock 'n' roll group Natural Sound will reunite to perform in concert for Phi Kappa Alpha social club's annual Hootenanny.
During a special chapel service at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 10, the 2001 Homecoming court will be presented and the Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned. The court will be recognized again during halftime activities at the Lady Lions' Homecoming game against Cumberland University, which will begin at 1 p.m. in the Sports Center.
Throughout the weekend, the campus will host various student competitions as the university's six social clubs bid for the Spirit Trophy. Among the contests will be a window-painting competition, soapbox racing, a pep rally and three-on-three basketball. The social clubs will also compete to distribute FHU decals and raise donations for student scholarships and other programs of the university. Winners of the Spirit Trophy competition will be announced at halftime during the Lions' basketball game against Mid-Continent College, which will begin at 3 p.m. in the Sports Center. Also during halftime, the FHU athletic department will announce the new Hall of Fame inductees.
Other Homecoming events will include the annual Holiday Luncheon and the Country Crafts Fair and Country Kitchen & Silent Auction, sponsored by the Freed-Hardeman University Associates, a group dedicated to supporting student scholarships at FHU.
In addition to ball games, student competitions, shows and special ceremonies, Homecoming weekend at FHU will be a weekend of reunions for alumni returning to campus. Various class reunions and reunions for FHU Theatre, the math and computer science department, the Sonshine Singers, A Cappella Singers, the communication and literature department and WFHC 91.5 will take place throughout the weekend.
"Homecoming is one of our greatest traditions at Freed-Hardeman," Bramblett said. "It's not just the special events that take place throughout the weekend that make it so special; it's the opportunity to see old friends on the FHU campus, where so many lifelong friendships have begun. Homecoming is always a huge success for us, and we anticipate this year will be no exception."

26-Oct-01
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FHU TO CELEBRATE SECOND ANNUAL 'TOLLING OF THE BELL'
HENDERSON, TN

The bell tolled 13 times last August in honor of the university's 13 decades of existence. Alumni reflected upon their college days and the impact that time made on their future. Freshmen were welcomed to campus and were introduced to the heritage, principles and goals of the university. Students, family, friends and graduates all pondered the countless lives that have been touched and the souls that have been saved.
"The inaugural ceremony of the Tolling of the Bell was a special time for us all," said Dave Clouse, vice president for university advancement. "It was a time for alumni and others to return to campus to recall old times, to welcome new members to our Freed-Hardeman family, to help us celebrate our school's heritage and to honor those who have shown great service and dedication to the university."
On Aug. 23, alumni and friends will return to campus once again as the university celebrates its second annual Tolling of the Bell ceremony, welcoming the 133rd freshman class to the FHU.
At this year's ceremony, as students, alumni and friends honor the heritage, principles and goals of the university, the occasion will be used to honor the family of N.B. Hardeman, who served as president from 1925 to 1950. Serving as Master of the Bell will be Dr. Joe Hardeman Foy of Kerrville, Texas, the grandson of Hardeman.
Foy, a 1944 alumnus, is a former trustee of FHU and, in 1989, was honored by the university with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. He is a retired partner of Bracewell & Patterson, L.L.P., in Houston and currently serves as a member of the Kerrville Church of Christ in Kerrville.
"The Hardeman family has been vital to this institution," said Dr. Milton Sewell, president. "Brother Hardeman dedicated his life to the Lord and to the well-being of the college. And in his grandson, Dr. Joe Hardeman Foy, we have a servant equally as dedicated to Christ and to Christ-centered education. For many years, the university has benefited from his service and support in many ways."
The students, faculty and staff of the university look forward to kicking off another school year with the Tolling of the Bell because it's a time to bring FHU family members together, to welcome new members to the family and to honor those who have given extensively to the school, Clouse said.
"We're always excited to have our alumni and friends on campus. But it's especially exciting to be able to have them on campus to not only reflect upon the college days of yesteryear but also to welcome new members to the FHU family and to honor individuals for lifetimes of service to the university and to the Lord's kingdom."
The second annual Tolling of the Bell ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 23 in Loyd Auditorium. For more information, contact the Office of University Advancement at 1-800-630-3482, 731-989-6019 or swarren@fhu.edu.

22-May-01
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"Unforgettable" 25th Makin' Music preparations under way
HENDERSON, TN

With Makin' Music's 25th anniversary approaching, the university is preparing an "Unforgettable" show.
Donna White, dean of student activities and producer of the program, said that to commemorate the past quarter century of FHU's spring highlight, several unique features would be a part of the show.
"We look forward to bringing back a lot of the hosts and hostesses from years past," White said. As of late January, she said more than 50 of about 80 had committed to being a part of the program. The former hosts and hostesses will perform a medley of 1970s hits as a central element of the show.
In addition, former hosts and hostesses, along with former coordinators, will be honored at a banquet Saturday morning of Makin' Music weekend.
White said an element of the show she looks forward to the most is a tribute film that will feature Makin' Music clips dating back to 1980. "We couldn't find footage going back any earlier than that. But it'll still be exciting to relive the shows of the past 22 years," she said. White said she continues to search for clips from the first three programs.
On Friday, the morning chapel service will feature five of Makin' Music's most popular solo performances. Soloists will include Chris Mitchell ('97), Matt Newbill ('80), John David Schwartz ('02), Todd Tunnell ('85) and Peggy (Adams) Weaver ('85).
Aside from the tribute features of the 2002 edition of Makin' Music, one of the most unique changes to this year's format will be a seven-member host-and-hostess crew, which will include five men and two women. "Vocally, we felt this team would provide us with the strongest performance," White said. "We're excited about it because they'll provide a different mixture than we've seen in past shows."
This year's hosts will include senior Justin Gerhardt, junior Andrew Phillips, junior T.J. Spradling, junior Matt Sokoloski and sophomore George Trice. Hostesses will be junior Anna Lindley and junior Jamie Barber. Coordinator for the hosts and hostesses will be former hostess Peggy Weaver, a part-time music and drama teacher at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn.
Makin' Music tickets currently are on sale. Tickets for the 25th anniversary show are $15, a $5 increase from recent years. "But that's only temporary," White said. "With this being such a special year for Makin' Music - the silver anniversary - we wanted to produce a bigger, more elaborate show. The increase in ticket prices is to cover the extra costs necessary for the production … It'll be well worth the extra expense."
For more information or for ticket orders, contact the Office of Student Services at 731-989-6052.