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Noteworthy happenings at WJC

Duke Colloquium 2017

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By Gretchen Mayes – The William Jewell College annual Duke Colloquium, held Friday, April 12, is a long-time campus tradition involving students from all academic disciplines presenting their scholarly and creative works to faculty, staff and the community. The Colloquium concept … Continue reading →

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Economics Club Elects New President

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By Christian Hunt – The William Jewell Economics Club recently elected first-year student Jacob Dice as president for 2108-18. Jacob is currently majoring in Economics, Mathematics and Physics. Jacob’s vision for the Club is to “provide students an alternative opportunity … Continue reading →

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Student Awards at 2017 Celebration of Honors

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By Gretchen Mayes – The William Jewell College Celebration of Honors was held on Friday, April 21 in Gano Chapel. The Celebration of Honors is a time for students to be recognized for their hard work in the classroom and their … Continue reading →

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DECA Team Competes At International Conference

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By Christian Hunt – The William Jewell DECA team qualified ten students to compete in the International Career Development Conference in Anaheim California on April 18-23, 2017. The students qualifying for national were: Alex Blevins, Tanner DeVore, Jacob Dice, Jameson … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Brenda Newberry Delivers Distinguished Executive Lecture

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By Christian Hunt – On March 30 the Jewell community had the opportunity to listen to former Air Force Veteran, international businesswoman, and author, Brenda Newberry as she delivered the Distinguished Executive Lecture in Business and Leadership. Mrs. Newberry has … Continue reading →

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Jewell Students Win Missouri DECA Competition, Move On To Nationals

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By Christian Hunt – DECA is an international program on high school and college campuses that is developing leaders in marketing, finance, management, and hospitality. Ninety-two percent of members say they have learned how to successfully communicate thoughts and ideas … Continue reading →

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Alum Brad Douglas Stays Connected With Students

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By Gretchen Mayes – A familiar face to many students around campus is WJC alum Mr. Brad Douglas. Brad has been helping out Jewell students by teaching them how to create better LinkedIn pages and other online tips to get the … Continue reading →

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