Associate Professor of Business Jane Barnes was quoted in an Intuit.com article offering advice for seasonal business owners. The story was published on September 26. Click here to read the story.

 

Assistant Professor of Business Kristy Dixon was quoted in "How to ask for a raise," an article in USA Today’s Modern Woman magazine in September.

 

Meredith Mathematics & Science Institutes (MMSI) Administrative Assistant Meghan Griffith shared the following news about her hoop dance troupe, The Pickle Mamas, and her hoop courses.

Griffith, who teaches hoop classes in Raleigh, presented a series of hooping workshops for the Dare County School System in September. The sessions, for students, faculty and staff, were featured on the school system website.  Click here to read the story.

 

Griffith’s hoop dance troupe, The Pickle Mamas (http://www.picklemamas.com), were the cover picture on the August 5 issue of The News and Observer.  The photo can be seen here.

 

Assistant Director of Academic & Career Planning Amy Losordo was quoted in a College Bound article offering advice on electives that will benefit a college student during a job search. The story was published in September. Click here to read the story.

 

Professor of Theatre Cathy Rodgers was quoted in an article in Investor’s Business Daily focused on leadership lessons found in actor Cary Grant’s life and career. The profile, published on September 24, 2012, was part of the publication’s Leaders and Success column. Click here to read the story.

In this Issue:

Meredith College Celebrates $1 Million Gift from Philanthropist Porter Byrum

Artist Chris Jordan Brings Mass Consumption Issues to the Forefront

Meredith College Strengthens Connections in Sansepolcro

Meredith to Participate in Southeast Shakeout October 18

Faculty/Staff Accomplishments
Upcoming Events
News Briefs

 

Have you presented research or attended a professional meeting recently? Has your department earned an award? Share news of these accomplishments and more with the Meredith community. Faculty and staff are invited to email items to Melyssa Allen, “Campus Connections” editor, at allenme@meredith.edu.