Brescia University is happy to announce a new degree offering beginning summer 2011. The Master of Science in Teacher Leadership (MSTL) was recently approved by the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB). This 33 credit-hour degree is designed to equip professional educators with the skills necessary to become master teachers and instructional leaders in public and…
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Founder’s Day Convocation and Awards
Brescia University celebrated Founder’s Day this year with a packed house during the Convocation and awards ceremony on Tuesday, January 25. At this event, 26 student leaders from University teams and organizations were recognized and the two “Spirit of Angela” recipients were announced. Student leaders recognized included Leslie Powell, Student Activities Program Board; Katie Duff,…
Empty Bowls 2011 – Feeding Hungry People one Bowl at a Time
Applications are now being accepted for the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser, which raises awareness of hunger in the Owensboro community. Empty Bowls 2011 will take place at Settle Memorial ROC, across from Settle Memorial Church, on Thursday, April 28 starting at 6 pm. This local event is part of a larger one across the country…
Landscapes – Art Exhibit
Brescia University will host an art exhibit by Doug DeWitt, restoration ecologist and mixed media sculptor. His mixed-media show, “Landscapes,” will remain in the Anna Eaton Stout Art Gallery from January 29 – March 5. DeWitt’s background in fine art, graphic design, exhibit design, and native habitat restoration influence his mixed-media “landscapes.” DeWitt says his…
Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Brescia University
Brescia University is partnering with the Owensboro Human Relations Commission to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 17, 2011. There will be no classes on campus, and Brescia offices will be closed during the program. On Monday, the greater Owensboro community is invited to participate in the day’s activities including a march…
Student Leaders Recognized During Founder’s Day Convocation
Brescia University will celebrate Founder’s Day this year with a Convocation on Tuesday, January 25. The convocation will take place at 10:30 am in the Taylor Lecture Hall (Science Building). At this event, 26 student leaders from University teams and organizations will be recognized and the two “Spirit of Angela” recipients will be announced. The…
Women’s Basketball Sheds Shoes for Impoverished Children
Brescia University Head Women’s Basketball Coach, John Swickrath, will coach in his bare feet on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at home against St. Mary of the Woods College. The game starts at 1PM at the Sportscenter. The Barefoot for Barefeet Coaches Initiative was conceived in 2007, when IUPUI Coach Ron Hunter coached a game in…
Brescia University Fall 2010 Dean’s List
The following students from Brescia University were named to the Fall 2010 Dean’s List for completing at least 12 credits hours with a 3.5 GPA. KENTUCKY Beaver Dam: Magan Danielle Baize, Sophomore, Special Education/Spanish; Kimberly Dawn Smiley, Junior, Social Work; Burkesville: Erika Katelyn Murphy, Senior, Special Education; Calhoun: Richard Allen Robertson, Senior, Computer and Mathematical…
Brescia President’s Contract Extended
The Brescia University Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Fr. Larry Hostetter’s contract as President of the University has been extended until May 31, 2015. H. Dean Jones II, Chair of the Trustees, announced at the October board meeting that the contract extension had been completed. “The Board is extremely excited that Fr. Larry…
Holiday Mass Times at Brescia University
Join Brescia University for Christmas Eve Mass on Thursday, December 24 at 4:30 p.m. in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel. There will also be Mass on December 26 at 10 am. May the Peace and Joy of the Holy Family be with you and those you hold dear.