The top ten headlines from High Point, NC en-us Copyright 2008 High Point University http://www.highpoint.edu/news_events/ Fri, 09 May 2008 01:31:01 EST Dr. B. Gray Bowman, High Point University professor of chemistry in the Department of Chemistry and Physics, and recent HPU graduate Kenzo Tochiki, who received a bachelor of science in chemistry, recently presented a paper addressing the use of a recyclable plastic, PETE, as starting material for the synthesis of a soil release agent commonly used in the finishing of manufactured textiles containing polyester fiber. http://www.highpoint.edu/news_events/article.cfm?ArticleID=1022 http://www.highpoint.edu/news_events/article.cfm?ArticleID=1022 tanderso@highpoint.edu (Tracy Anderson) Fri, 09 May 2008 13:31:00 EST High Point University hosted an impressive - and well-attended - 84th Graduation Ceremony on May 3 on the front lawn of Roberts Hall, providing its graduates with a lasting, special memory of HPU. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was the featured speaker at the event. Lee Greenwood, a Grammy Award-winning musician, performed his hit song "God Bless the USA" at the ceremony. http://www.highpoint.edu/news_events/article.cfm?ArticleID=1016 http://www.highpoint.edu/news_events/article.cfm?ArticleID=1016 tanderso@highpoint.edu (Tracy Anderson) Fri, 09 May 2008 12:12:00 EST The Evening Degree Program at High Point University has appointed Lauren Rathbone as the new Coordinator of Student Services. She will assist students in the program with their academic schedules, ensuring that they successfully complete their fields of study at HPU. Rathbone will also contact and distribute information to local businesses that may have employees who are interested in EDP courses. http://www.highpoint.edu/news_events/article.cfm?ArticleID=1021 http://www.highpoint.edu/news_events/article.cfm?ArticleID=1021 tanderso@highpoint.edu (Tracy Anderson) Fri, 09 May 2008 12:12:00 EST "Periphery," a play written by Ed Simpson, professor of theatre and chair of the Department of Performing Arts at High Point University, will be shown from May 14-18 at the Greensboro Historical Museum. The show will be held at 8 p.m. on May 14-17, and 2 p.m. on May 18. The production, which was commissioned for Greensboro's Bicentennial, highlights the events of Feb. 1, 1960 - the sit-in by four African-American college students at a Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro. http://www.highpoint.edu/news_events/article.cfm?ArticleID=1020 http://www.highpoint.edu/news_events/article.cfm?ArticleID=1020 tanderso@highpoint.edu (Tracy Anderson) Fri, 09 May 2008 12:11:00 EST Steven Harrell, manager of Recreation Services at High Point University, was recently named the 2007-2008 American Collegiate Intramural Sports Recreation Professional of the Year. Harrell, who has been with HPU for nearly one year, is dedicated to promoting intramural sports activities and encourages students to become involved - and ACIS recognized that fact. http://www.highpoint.edu/news_events/article.cfm?ArticleID=1019 http://www.highpoint.edu/news_events/article.cfm?ArticleID=1019 tanderso@highpoint.edu (Tracy Anderson) Wed, 07 May 2008 14:02:00 EST Dr. Ed Piacentino, professor of English at High Point University, recently published several works focusing on Southern literature. Piacentino published five works in "The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture," which is part of the UNC Press series "Literature" - Humor, John Barth, William Price Fox, Henry Clay Lewis and T.S. Stribling. http://www.highpoint.edu/news_events/article.cfm?ArticleID=1018 http://www.highpoint.edu/news_events/article.cfm?ArticleID=1018 tanderso@highpoint.edu (Tracy Anderson) Tue, 06 May 2008 13:03:00 EST High Point University has hired Marlon Sears as the assistant basketball coach for the men's basketball program. "I am truly excited to be at HPU," Sears said. "Coach Lundy has done an amazing job with the basketball program thus far, and I am hoping to help the team in all aspects." Sears, a native of Wichita, Kan., comes to HPU with six seasons of NCAA Division I experience as an assistant coach at Wagner College and Binghamton University. http://www.highpoint.edu/news_events/article.cfm?ArticleID=1017 http://www.highpoint.edu/news_events/article.cfm?ArticleID=1017 tanderso@highpoint.edu (Tracy Anderson) Mon, 05 May 2008 17:11:00 EST The 2008 Commencement Weekend includes the Commencement Luncheon, Baccalaureate and the Graduation Ceremony. Special guests include Commencement speaker Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, Baccalaureate speaker Dr. Thomas G. Long and Grammy Award winner Lee Greenwood, as entertainer for both the Baccalaureate and Graduation ceremonies. http://www.highpoint.edu/news_events/article.cfm?ArticleID=1010 http://www.highpoint.edu/news_events/article.cfm?ArticleID=1010 tanderso@highpoint.edu (Tracy Anderson) Fri, 02 May 2008 22:30:00 EST The High Point University School of Education recently held a luncheon of international scope - hosting faculty from Johnson Street Global Studies and educators visiting from Changzhou Garden Middle School from the Jiangsu Province of China. The HPU School of Education held the luncheon in order to share information about various educational approaches. http://www.highpoint.edu/news_events/article.cfm?ArticleID=1015 http://www.highpoint.edu/news_events/article.cfm?ArticleID=1015 tanderso@highpoint.edu (Tracy Anderson) Fri, 02 May 2008 22:30:00 EST Tracy Collum, associate dean of the Evening Degree Program at High Point University, recently gave a presentation at the 2008 Datatel Users' Group Conference in Washington, D.C. The conference provided members of the Datatel Users' Group with opportunities to learn, collaborate and network by hosting presentations, roundtable discussions and hands-on workshops. http://www.highpoint.edu/news_events/article.cfm?ArticleID=1012 http://www.highpoint.edu/news_events/article.cfm?ArticleID=1012 tanderso@highpoint.edu (Tracy Anderson) Fri, 02 May 2008 16:42:00 EST