Ellen Brewer House Earns
Five Star Rating
The Ellen Brewer House, Meredith College’s on-campus child care center, has earned a five star rating from the State of North Carolina. A five star rating is the highest recognition of quality in a child care center.
The Ellen Brewer House (EBH) is an infant-toddler program sponsored by the Child Development Program in the Department of Human Environmental Sciences at Meredith College. EBH serves children whose ages range from six weeks to two years of age. The primary goal of EBH is to provide a model infant program in which students enrolled in the child development program can observe and work.
The center is staffed by a full time director, Diana Haugk, and assistant director, Sarah Edwards. more
Meredith Mayhem Update
“Meredith Mayhem,” the College’s alumnae fundraising competition, is nearing its final rounds, and fundraising totals show that the effort is working. In the first week, the College received 187 gifts totaling more than $14,000. As the competition continues, giving to The Meredith Fund is $70,000 ahead of where it was in 2010. more
Presidential Search Update
On behalf of the Presidential Search Committee, I am pleased to report that the search is going well and is on track. We have been pleased by the interest of so many fine candidates who have chosen to be engaged in the search. The committee has interviewed a slate of strong candidates and has recommended finalists to the Executive... more
Third Annual Waste Audit Shows Recycling Improvement
Meredith College’s third annual waste audit, which was held in late February, shows that Meredith’s recycling efforts are having an impact. This year’s audit found that 20% of campus waste should have been recycled, or otherwise diverted from the waste stream. more
Faculty/Staff Accomplishments
In this issue, we celebrate the accomplishments of members of Meredith's faculty and staff in dance, nutrition, business and the Paralegal Program.
From the President’s Desk
“From the President’s Desk” will return in the next issue.
Upcoming Events
Learn more about upcoming events including a stage production of "Blood Done Sign My Name," a chapel service by author Tim Tyson, and a convocation featuring anthropologist Sarah Hrdy. more
News Briefs
• Local Advertising Campaign Yields Results more
• Meredith Alumna is Iditarod Teacher on the Trail more
• Read Travel Journals from Meredith Students in Italy more