Brescia University will host two candidate forums in preparation for the upcoming November election. The events are free and open to the public. The first of the two forums will be held Tuesday, October 23rd, at 7:00 PM and will feature the candidates running for State Legislative seats in the districts in and surrounding Daviess…
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2018-2019 Spirit of Angela Nomination
During Founder’s Week there is a tradition of recognizing one male and one female student who possesses in remarkable ways the spirit of Saint Angela Merici. Angela Merici was a leader in great and small ways and touched the lives of many. She is responsible for founding the Ursuline Sisters whom she named after Saint…
Brescia University Presents: Catholicism and Contraception: St. Paul VI and the Fiftieth Anniversary of Humanae Vitae
Brescia University will host an upcoming public lecture titled Catholicism and Contraception: St. Paul VI and the Fiftieth Anniversary of Humanae Vitae. This lecture will be presented by Dr. Stuart Squires, Ph.D. on Monday, October 15th at 7:00 PM in Taylor Lecture Hall and is free and open to the public. This fall, Pope Paul VI will…
Seeing Autism Symptoms in Adults
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common neurological condition that affects about 1 in 59 children, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The number of reported cases of autism in U.S. children has more than doubled from 2004 to 2014. Initially, autism was described as a rare childhood disorder,…
Brescia University to Host the Second Event of the St. Ann Visiting Writers Series
Brescia University will host the second event of the St. Ann Visiting Writers Series on October 11th at 7:00 PM in the Atrium of The Moore Center. The featured authors are Jon Tribble, Kari Shemwell, and Allison Joseph. The event is offered at no cost and is open to the public. Jon Tribble is the…
Church Jobs at a Glance
Many career paths provide an opportunity to serve God, but church jobs offer a direct way to apply and explore your faith in your work. Working in the church allows you to pursue your calling in ministry, religious education and other areas. Before applying for a career in the church, you’ll most likely need at…
Brescia University Announces St. Ann Visiting Writer Series Lineup of Authors and Poets Released
Brescia University’s Creative Writing department will be hosting a series of readings and lectures by a variety of nationally recognized and acclaimed authors and poets. The events will be known as the St. Ann Visiting Writers Series. The first in the series will be held September 6th at 7:00 PM in Brescia University’s Moore Center…
Brescia University First-Time Full-Time Freshman Class Sets School Record
For Immediate ReleaseAugust 27, 2018 Brescia University First-Time Full-Time Freshman Class Sets School Record Owensboro, KY – Brescia University’s First-time Full-time Freshman Class enrollment has reached 231 for the Fall semester, the largest such enrollment in school history. The previous record was 199 in the fall of 1977. The total number of new students to…
Understanding Social Worker Licensure in Kentucky
By helping people cope with daily problems, social workers help fulfill the purpose of the profession as defined by the National Association of Social Work: “to ensure that all people have equal access to the resources and opportunities that allow them to meet basic needs.” Social workers need licensure to practice in mental health clinics,…
Understanding Distinction Bias in Decision Making
By comparing two products or life choices side-by-side, you may be undermining your ability to make the best decision. Psychological research points to how distinction bias can prevent you from accurately predicting how much happiness an item or life decision will provide. How does distinction bias work? And what does it look like? The following…
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