Washington University in St. Louis (Washington University, Wash. U., or WUSTL) is a private research university located in suburban St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1853, and named for George Washington
There’s no better way to get a feel for life at Evangel than by coming for a campus visit. Check out our facilities, meet with our faculty and staff, attend a class, spend the night in a residence hall — all of this and more awaits you on your EU Visit.
There are eight days set aside for these premier visit opportunities this semester. EU Visits fill up fast, so be sure to register early.
Read how a campus visit impacted student blogger Shannyn Wong’s college decision.
Evangel Consolidation Update
Evangel University is pleased to anticipate its consolidation with the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and Central Bible College beginning with the fall 2013 semester, pending approval of accrediting bodies. For information on the consolidation progress, please visit http://ag.org/top/consolidation/
Spiritual Emphasis Week at Evangel University will take place Tues.-Fri., Jan. 22-25.
In partnership with the Church Multiplication Network, the event will urge Evangel students to find a place of meaningful work in the church.
General sessions, which are open to the public, will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings at 10 a.m. in the university’s chapel auditorium.
“CMN has worked with us for the past several months to bring in a wonderful lineup of speakers,” said Campus Pastor John Plake. “The theme for the week is ‘Refuse the Pew.’”
Five speakers from across the United States will make presentations, and additional student breakout sessions are scheduled throughout the week.
For additional information, contact the Spiritual Life Office at 417-865-2815, ext. 7396.
Evangel Consolidation Update
Evangel University is pleased to anticipate its consolidation with the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and Central Bible College beginning with the fall 2013 semester, pending approval of accrediting bodies. For information on the consolidation progress, please visit http://ag.org/top/consolidation/
Students, professors & staff took part in a Friday walk to honor the civil rights struggle while pledging to combat remaining oppression.
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The latest in a series of Elon University events honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. took place Friday when students, professors and staff members joined in the "Lock Arms for Peace" Beloved Community Peace Journey through campus.
Called a "symbolic burial of violence and oppression," walk participants held small rocks they were asked to inscribe with words describing burdens they faced. The route looped from Boney Fountain by the side entrance to Moseley Center, down to Haggard Avenue, and back along Young Commons to the main entrance of Moseley.
Originally scheduled for late morning, the walk was moved to mid afternoon due to inclement winter weather the night before that had delayed the opening of the university.
"We wanted our students to have an experience where they walk away and can effectively lead these kind of demonstrations and conversations that oftentimes can be difficult," said Leon Williams, director of the Multicultural Center at the university. "And we want them thinking about the burdens that wear you down, and the trying times we've had as a nation and as a people."
Once back inside, the group formed a circle in Hearth Lounge, and the 18 participants placed their rocks on the floor before them. University Chaplain Jan Fuller encouraged the group to begin thinking of ways to transcend the words of burden written on the rocks.
"It's one thing to know about (the burdens) and share them, but what we want to do is move to the hope for this pile of stones, the hopes for this world," Fuller said.
Moments later, in a show of optimism, walk participants pledged on bright note cards ways they would seek to better the world. Pledges included broad ideas like "pray" and "love one another" to specific actions like "petition against laws that promote sexism" and "volunteer at local shelters and kitchens."
Those pledges were posted to a board in Hearth Lounge for passersby to read.
The Peace Journey was among several events scheduled from Jan. 15-21, 2013, to honor King, an American civil rights pioneer slain in 1968. Programs earlier in the week included a special College Coffee and a commemorative program featuring remarks from a professor of social justice from Vanderbilt University.
A service day is scheduled for Monday. Interested volunteers are invited to McKinnon Hall inside Moseley Center at 9 a.m.
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Elon's transformation of the residential campus is part of a national trend for enhanced student housing.Elon's Global Neighborhood is under construction next to Lake Mary Nell.
The Chronicle of Higher Education, a major news source covering higher education, included Elon in a story on colleges that are investing in residential projects to foster an intellectual atmosphere and increase student involvement on campus.
As part of the Elon Commitment strategic plan, Elon is adding housing for 1,600 students on campus, creating seven distinct neighborhoods designed to meet the needs of students at various stages of their college careers. The goal of the nearly $100 million initiative is to create a campus with seamless connections among the academic, co-curricular and residential experiences.
Elon opened the Colonnades residential neighborhood in two phases, with completion in 2011. The Station at Mill Point, a townhouse village for juniors and seniors, opened in fall 2012. Currently under construction is the six-building Global Neighborhood, providing housing for 600 students and a 30,000-square-foot commons building housing the Isabella Cannon International Centre, classrooms, faculty offices and ample study rooms and large gathering spaces.
The Chronicle of Higher Education noted that 58 percent of Elon students currently live on campus. Smith Jackson, vice president of student life and dean of students, told The Chronicle that Elon's goal is to increase residency to 67 percent by 2014.
Other universities featured by The Chronicle with residential projects under way include Michigan State, Southern Methodist University, Franklin & Marshall and the University of Puget Sound.
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Students, professors & staff took part in a Friday walk to honor the civil rights struggle while pledging to combat remaining oppression.
*****
The latest in a series of Elon University events honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. took place Friday when students, professors and staff members joined in the "Lock Arms for Peace" Beloved Community Peace Journey through campus.
Called a "symbolic burial of violence and oppression," walk participants held small rocks they were asked to inscribe with words describing burdens they faced. The route looped from Boney Fountain by the side entrance to Moseley Center, down to Haggard Avenue, and back along Young Commons to the main entrance of Moseley.
Originally scheduled for late morning, the walk was moved to mid afternoon due to inclement winter weather the night before that had delayed the opening of the university.
"We wanted our students to have an experience where they walk away and can effectively lead these kind of demonstrations and conversations that oftentimes can be difficult," said Leon Williams, director of the Multicultural Center at the university. "And we want them thinking about the burdens that wear you down, and the trying times we've had as a nation and as a people."
Once back inside, the group formed a circle in Hearth Lounge, and the 18 participants placed their rocks on the floor before them. University Chaplain Jan Fuller encouraged the group to begin thinking of ways to transcend the words of burden written on the rocks.
"It's one thing to know about (the burdens) and share them, but what we want to do is move to the hope for this pile of stones, the hopes for this world," Fuller said.
Moments later, in a show of optimism, walk participants pledged on bright note cards ways they would seek to better the world. Pledges included broad ideas like "pray" and "love one another" to specific actions like "petition against laws that promote sexism" and "volunteer at local shelters and kitchens."
Those pledges were posted to a board in Hearth Lounge for passersby to read.
The Peace Journey was among several events scheduled from Jan. 15-21, 2013, to honor King, an American civil rights pioneer slain in 1968. Programs earlier in the week included a special College Coffee and a commemorative program featuring remarks from a professor of social justice from Vanderbilt University.
A service day is scheduled for Monday. Interested volunteers are invited to McKinnon Hall inside Moseley Center at 9 a.m.
Email Author Your Email * Message * by Eric Townsend, Staff Last Updated - 1/18/2013
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Elon's Global Neighborhood is under construction next to Lake Mary Nell. 
