Collegedale’s annual Veterans Day celebration will include the unveiling of a star-shaped monument honoring the U.S. Space Force at Collegedale Veterans Memorial Park. Hosted by American Legion Desmond T. Doss Post 257, the Nov. 11 ceremony will feature the Collegedale Academy band and is expected to draw local and state officials. In addition to the …
From crocheting and knitting to weekly social gatherings for adults 50 and older, Collegedale Parks and Recreation offers activities that help residents learn new skills, make friends and give back to the community.
Collegedale Academy students experienced an impaired driving simulation through the Arrive Alive Tour, organized by the Collegedale Police Department to demonstrate how drugs, alcohol and distracted driving affect reaction time and vehicle control.
Southern Adventist University’s Talge Hall has introduced a volunteer chaplain program designed to strengthen community and provide students with spiritual support. The program brings together 11 student volunteers who build relationships with residents, check in with students, work alongside resident assistants and assist with spiritual programming. Directed by Aidan Sammons through the Office of Ministry and Missions, the initiative aims to make Talge Hall more than a place to sleep by creating an environment where students feel heard, supported and connected.
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Collegedale’s annual Veterans Day celebration will include the unveiling of a star-shaped monument honoring the U.S. Space Force at Collegedale Veterans Memorial Park. Hosted by American Legion Desmond T. Doss Post 257, the Nov. 11 ceremony will feature the Collegedale Academy band and is expected to draw local and state officials. In addition to the celebration, post members will visit seven retirement homes and skilled nursing facilities on Nov. 10 to honor veterans who cannot attend.
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After 25 years of Southern Adventist University students sharing their testimonies through local and global mission work, ERC Missions is turning those experiences into a book. Directed by Alex Castillejos, the project organizes student stories around themes such as forgiveness, miracles and personal transformation. Featuring experiences from students like Johnny Rojas, Celeste Mandujano and Jacob Miles, the book aims to show how mission service can strengthen faith and transform lives. It is expected to be released around December.
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Southern Adventist University social work students traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for continued funding for the Federal TRIO Programs, which support low-income, first-generation and disabled students pursuing higher education. Through meetings with congressional staffers and a follow-up classroom visit from Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, students helped secure his commitment to join the nonpartisan TRIO Caucus. The article also explores how Southern’s THRIVE program provides tutoring, scholarships and other resources to students.
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Dennis Negrón, Southern Adventist University’s vice president of Student Development and Title IX coordinator, will leave the university on Nov. 18 after 33 years of service. His resignation follows concerns about an inappropriate social media repost on his personal Instagram account. University administration stated that an investigation found no wrongdoing and that Negrón made the decision to resign himself.
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After reaching the summit of Mt. Everest in 2011, mountaineer Brian Dickinson became nearly blind from snow blindness during his descent. At Southern Adventist University’s Florence Oliver Anderson lecture, Dickinson and his wife, JoAnna, shared how prayer, faith and perseverance helped them navigate the life-threatening experience and its aftermath. They also encouraged nursing students to rely on God during difficult circumstances.
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Southern Adventist University’s History Club is bringing back its Renaissance Faire for a second year. Hosted at the Goliath Wall, the event features more than 10 campus clubs, including the Blacksmithing Club, Music Club and Southern Stage. Activities include historical demonstrations, food booths, a dueling event and live performances, with organizers hoping to attract 300 attendees.
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Men may face stigma when reporting sexual harassment or misconduct, according to Southern Adventist University’s Title IX coordinator. One male student shares his experience with the reporting process, concerns about follow-up and hopes that speaking out will encourage others to seek support and have their cases taken seriously.
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