October 2010
Noel Studio for Academic Creativity Ushers in "New Era" for Crabbe Library
With the formal dedication Oct. 29 of its nationally innovative Ron and Sherrie Lou Noel Studio for Academic Creativity, Eastern Kentucky University ushered in “a new era” in the life of John Grant Crabbe Library.
New Facility Dedicated to Researching Alternative Fuel Technologies
A new research facility at Eastern Kentucky University “will help Kentucky lead the way in the development of new, alternative forms of energy,” Sixth District Congressman Ben Chandler said at dedication ceremonies for the Center for Renewable and Alternative Fuel Technologies (CRAFT).
Landscaping Project to Give Facelift to Keen Johnson Building
A landscaping project underway in front of the Keen Johnson Building will give the historic Eastern Kentucky University facility a fresh look.
Large Animal Rescue Training to Return to EKU in 2011
First responders, emergency medical technicians, veterinarians, firefighters, and other emergency/rescue personnel are encouraged to register for one of the best annual training opportunities in the U.S. – the Technical Large-Animal Emergency Rescue Training provided cooperatively by USRider and Eastern Kentucky University.
Construction Management Instructor Honored for Teaching Excellence
An Eastern Kentucky University construction management instructor has been recognized for teaching excellence.
The Associated Schools of Construction selected Scott Arias, in his third year at EKU, for the Regional Excellence Teaching Award for Region 3.
Hansen Re-Elected Region 5 SPJ Director
Dr. Elizabeth Hansen, professor of communication at Eastern Kentucky University, has been re-elected to a second two-year term as Region 5 director of the Society of Professional Journalists.
As a director, Hansen will continue to serve on SPJ’s national board of directors and will be responsible for serving the organization’s chapters in Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky.
Bluegrass Tomorrow Honors Whitlock, Moberly, CRAFT with Vision Awards
Eastern Kentucky University President Doug Whitlock, Executive Vice President for Administration Harry Moberly Jr. and the University’s Center for Renewable and Alternative Fuel Technologies will be among the honorees at Bluegrass Tomorrow’s Vision Awards Breakfast on Friday, Oct. 29.