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Last Lecture

last lecture spring 2012

Conneely gives his last lecture

Each year, professors are nominated by students for the chance to speak as part of Housing’s series “If This was My Last Lecture,” letting the lecturer give a lecture on a topic of their choosing.

Trials

Trial date set for arson suspect

A trial date has been set for the Eastern student who was suspected of starting fires in Commonwealth Hall.

Grand jury sees murder trial

A double-murder case involving Eastern student Daniel Keene, 26, physics major, was referred to the Madison County Grand Jury on March 30.

Other News

geo class spring 2012

Geography class looking for ways to improve campus

As part of a geography class, students examined Eastern’s grounds, looking to find environmental-friendly ways to improve quality of life, conserve energy and create pedestrian/bicycle safety on campus.

meet and greet spring 2012

Meet and Greet allows students to spend time with future SGA leaders

Students were given the chance to hear the plans of next year’s student government elected officials at Student Government Association’s (SGA) Meet and Greet, April 19 in middle Powell.

Eastern named Tree Campus USA by Arbor Day Foundation

In honor of Arbor Day April 27, a ceremony will be held from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in front of the New Science Building to plant a Kentucky Coffeetree and a Sourwood Tree.

Claire Good takes position as interim VP of Student Affairs and Dean of Students

President Whitlock announced April 18 that Claire Good, the current associate vice president and dean of students, will be taking the position as interim vice president of student affairs and dean of students.

Parks and Recreation students, professor clean up Red River Gorge for Earth Days

The rain did not deter Ryan Sharp, assistant professor in Eastern’s Parks and Recreation Department and his five Earth Day helpers, from traveling to the Red River Gorge Saturday, April 21, to pick up trash on the Sheltowee Trace Trail.

Chautauqua lecturer to conclude series with discussion of empathy

Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and share the abilities of another.  Dr. Matthew Winslow, along with his colleagues, has been working on the study of empathy for years. 

MMIB department undergoing changes including new name

Eastern’s management, marketing and international business department (MMIB) is undergoing some changes to help both business and non-business majors alike. Some of these changes include a new department name for the marketing department, new additions to the study abroad programs and two new minors.

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Women's Basketball

raechele gray spring 2012

Raechele Gray: A quiet leader

Peter Drucker once said, “Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.”

Softball

Howes breaks home run records as team takes series

Junior Raquel Howes had a record-breaking weekend to go along with the team’s wins.

Track and Field

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Track teams have strong showing at tourney

The Colonels’ track and field teams competed against 13 other schools last weekend and won eight events at the EKU Open. The Open is Eastern’s only home meet of the season.

Tennis

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Eastern’s tennis teams both win OVC titles

Eastern’s men’s tennis team left Nashville last weekend holding a familiar title -- OVC Champions.

Baseball

baseball spring 2012

Baseball team loses weekend series

Eastern’s baseball team dropped last weekend’s home series against Austin Peay State University one game to two. The Colonels (17-19, 9-6 OVC) lost the first game 9-10, won the second game 7-6 and lost the final game 2-18.

Features View more articles

cancer bracelets spring 2012

To wear love on your arms

Cancer doesn’t discriminate. That’s part of what makes it so frightening.

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The Tillers hit Paddy Wagon Thursday, May 3

The early 90s saw the birth of a captivating movement in music history: The “No Depression” era, a revival of more traditional country, American, folk and bluegrass stylings oftentimes merged with the attitude and spirit of rock and punk music.

Arts and Entertainment

Summer 2012 Movie Preview

Looking back years from now, when somebody mentions the year 2012, its likely only one thing will come to mind: Movies. Lots and lots of great movies.

Breaking Bad: TV’s best drama returns this July

As the end of the semester and sure to be glorious summer approaches, one thing is on virtually everyone’s mind: the Summer TV season…right?

Perspectives View more articles

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What kind of alumni will you be?

With graduation approaching, many seniors have their minds set on what lies ahead of them after college. Jobs, traveling and just getting through the rest of the semester seem to occupy most of the average graduating senior’s thoughts. But what many may fail to think about is how they will be involved in the university after they graduate. 1 comment

My Turns

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Social media affects career success

Fridays are beautiful days for me. No class and a late work shift allow me to sleep in.

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tristan meiman mug shot fall 2011

Graduating senior reflects on time spent at Eastern

Well, it’s finally here. After roughly 18 years of school, I’m finally about to be done with it all. I know for a fact I am not the first journalist at The Eastern Progress to write a final article in regards to my time here as a student.