Category Archives: Department Chair

Welcome letter from the Department Chair

Dr. Jean Hawkins, Beloved Teacher And Colleague

Posted on May 30, 2017 by

This month we said goodbye to Dr. Jean Hawkins as she passed away from cancer. Jean taught accounting for almost 40 years and was a beloved member of our department. Jean’s passion was teaching and this was evidenced by the … Continue reading →

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Graduation Nears, Seniors Prepared For Challenges Ahead

Posted on March 30, 2017 by

As we begin to say our goodbyes to the class of 2017 we reflect on their future as Jewell alums.   These students have experienced many things in their four years at Jewell including exciting new opportunities, developing a new community … Continue reading →

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Time Of Year For Reflection And Flourshing

Posted on December 14, 2016 by

This time of year seems to bring with it the drive to operate at an unsustainably fast pace. With year-ends, gift buying and holiday parties it is hard to take time to pause, reflect and enjoy the moment. Webster defines … Continue reading →

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Election Season – A Time For Critical Thinking

Posted on October 29, 2016 by

Each fall on the hill brings about new learning, beautiful sceneries, football and signs of winter. Every four years there is a slightly heightened energy on campus as we engage political discussions and prepare for changes in our nation. This … Continue reading →

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Sharing Optimism

Posted on May 24, 2016 by

Self described Optimist, Simon Sinek, states that “Leadership requires two things: a vision of the world that does not yet exist and the ability to communicate it.” This spring as I watched the 2016 graduates walk across the stage into … Continue reading →

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Congratulations To Our Seniors and Farewell To Professor Liz Hoyt

Posted on March 31, 2016 by

The spring semester on the hill is always a time of looking back and reflecting on the accomplishments of our seniors with excitement. But is also allows us to look forward with anticipation of the many things our students, soon … Continue reading →

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A Time For Reflection and Hope

Posted on December 14, 2015 by

The holiday season is often one in which we take time to pause and reflect on the joys and challenges of the past year. As our world is focusing on so many narratives with difficult social, political, religious and economic … Continue reading →

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