Brescia University held its annual Honors Convocation on Sunday to celebrate the academic achievements of its students and awarded a number of honors, scholarships and other recognition. Brescia University alumna Trasey Holloway Falcone, DO ’05 was the featured speaker and addressed the students giving them pointers for being successful as a student leader and as…
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Career Spotlight: Child Welfare Social Work
While it may initially seem daunting, child welfare social work is actually an extraordinarily rewarding and important career. More than 3 million children are referred to child protective services each year, according to the National Children’s Alliance. As a vulnerable population, children require the protection of professionals uniquely qualified to meet their needs. Child welfare…
King’s Table Chosen to Receive Empty Bowls Funds
Empty Bowls of Owensboro, Kentucky has selected King’s Table Food Pantry as this year’s recipient of the event’s funds. The annual fundraiser, which is part of a national initiative to feed the hungry, will take place Thursday, April 20 at 6 pm in the Saints Joseph and Paul Catholic Church Community Center, located at 609…
Tickets for Annual Empty Bowls Event Now on Sale to the Public
Tickets are now on sale for the annual Empty Bowls of Owensboro, Kentucky fundraiser. This year’s event will take place Thursday, April 20th at 6 pm in the Saints Joseph and Paul Catholic Church Parish Hall, located at 514 East 4th Street. This local event is part of a national movement to raise funds for…
Psychology vs Sociology: What’s the Difference?
Students drawn to the social sciences have a wide range of options when considering their particular field of study. Psychology and sociology are two such areas. Although these disciplines often attract students of similar mindsets and inclinations, the subjects are often confused with one another. Psychology and sociology both involve the scientific study of people.…
Brescia Hires Local for Head Coach of New Cheer and Dance Program
Brescia University has named Kendal Connor the head coach of the newly added Competitive Cheer and Dance Team. Connor is a native of Whitesville, Kentucky and is a graduate of Trinity High School in Whitesville, Kentucky. She holds an Associate of Arts degree from Owensboro Community and Technical College and has been the Assistant Dance…
Brescia Athletes Receive Conference Recognition
Three Brescia University athletes were recognized by the River States Conference for the 2016-2017 All-Conference teams and awards. Dillion Geralds, a guard/forward from Tompkinsville, Kentucky, was named to the River States Conference Men’s Basketball first team. Geralds was the leading scorer for Brescia University this season, averaging 19.5 points per game. Geralds finished the regular…
Brescia Students Partner to Raise Awareness for Global Cause
The Brescia University Student Activities Program Board and Office of Residence Life are partnering to present an Oxfam America Hunger Banquet on February 23rd. This event is meant to showcase the unequal distribution of resources throughout the globe through an interactive demonstration. Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice…
5 Types of Social Workers
“The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people…” -Preamble, Code of Ethics, National Association of Social Workers When considering its direct positive impact on people’s lives, perhaps no profession is regarded as highly as social work. Social workers are charged…
Brescia Students Recognized, Receive Leadership Awards
Each year, during Brescia University’s Founder’s Week there is a tradition of recognizing one male and one female student who possess 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 the formation of the Ursuline…
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