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Dr. Ben E. Hancock Jr.
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Executive Vice President and Academic Dean
Sandy Ammons
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Institutional Advancement
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Roxana Ross
Editor
Nate Jervey
Athletics Editor
On the cover: The Yarborough Bell Tower in fall.
See page 20 for the cover story on Experiential Learning
at Methodist University.
Jason Canady
Graphic Designer, Photographer
Doo Lee ’14
Jessie Heath ’11
Kirbie Dockery ’03
Melissa Duffield ‘13
Contributing Writers and Photographers
The Parish Group
Photo Contributor
MU Today Magazine is published
for friends and alumni of Methodist
University by the Office of University
Relations, Methodist University.
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About Methodist University: Methodist University
is related by faith to the North Carolina Annual
Conference, Southeastern Jurisdiction, The United
Methodist Church. Methodist University is an
independent corporation rather than an agency of
the Conference and is responsible for its own debts
and obligations.
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Methodist University does not discriminate on the
basis of age, race, gender, national or ethnic origin,
religion, sexual orientation, or disabilities for
otherwise qualified persons in the administration
of its admissions, educational policies, scholarships,
loan programs, athletics, employment, or any other
university-sponsored or advertised program.
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GENERAL SHELTON
Leadership Challenge
Methodist University
A week-long summer leadership camp for high school students
July 17–22, 2016
The Lura S. Tally
Leadership Center
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For more information, contact:
Doris Munoz
910.630.7022
dmunoz@methodist.edu
methodist.edu/shelton
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Overall, the most highly regarded
skills for interns are the ability
to work in a team, the ability to
obtain and process information,
organizational and planning
skills, verbal communication skills,
and decision-making/problem
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71 percent of employers say
their primary focus for internship
programs is to convert students
into full-time entry-level employees,
according to the 2015 National
Association of Colleges and
Employers Internship Study.
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BRINGING MU TO YOU.
Can’t make it to campus? Don’t worry, we are bringing MU to you. Methodist University regional events bring alumni, parents,
and friends of MU together for educational, social, and cultural opportunities. Attending a regional event is an excellent way to
build and grow social and professional networks, remain informed about news from campus, and display pride in your alma mater.
Whether you’re new to an area or have been a long-time resident, it’s never too late to start attending regional events.
Schedule of upcoming events:
Orlando, Fla. | January 28, 2016 | PGA Show
Washington, D.C. | February 1, 2016 | TBA
Greenville, N.C. | June 15, 2016 | Reception at the NCCUMC Annual Conference
Hampton Roads, Va. | June 18, 2016 | Frogland Jam hosted by Ed “Tuna” Keil ’70
Other cities to be announced: Philadelphia, Pa.; Atlanta, Ga.; Raleigh, N.C.; Richmond, Va.
Fayetteville, N.C. Women’s Event
From left to right: Mary Wright ’68; Debbie Hancock; and
Dr. Mary Lynn Bryan, chair of the board of trustees
From left to right: Janet Cameron ’71 and Vicki
Richardson
New York, N.Y.
From left to right: Head Men’s Soccer Coach Justin Terranova
’97, Andrew White, Howard Arden ’70, and Evan Monteiro ’09
From left to right: Brice Busse ’10; Nate DeGoede ’05;
Nick Bova ’07; Zachary Brady ’10; Jerry Hogge, PGA Golf
Management Program director; Chris Muldoon ’03;
James Ondo ’05; John Kelley ’90; and Greg Kashe ’12
For more information about these alumni events or to host one
in your area, please contact Kirbie Dockery, Director of Alumni
Affairs, at 910.630.7167, 800.488.7110 ext. 7167,
or kdockery@methodist.edu.
Methodist University
910.630.7200 | 800.488.7110
www.methodist.edu
From left to right: Charles Holmes, board of trustees;
President Dr. Ben Hancock; Doug Nichol ’74