On Thursday, Feb. 25, the Literature Department held a Poetry Slam that allowed the many talented and artistic students on campus to share their work. Not only did the event feature current students, but also featured alumni and students from other universities which only added to the diversity of works that evening. (0) comments
On Jan. 12, an earthquake struck the densely populated Port-au-Prince, capital of Haiti with an estimated 212,000 people killed, hundreds of thousand injured and nearly three million people in need of food, water, shelter and medical care, according to USAID FrontLines. (0) comments
It has been just about a year since the Benedictine University announced it would be launching new degree programs, offered through the Business, Liberal Arts and Science departments. The programs have been slowly integrated in correlation to their relationship with residential college deans and counselors. (1) comment
Over the course of decades, Benedictine has developed a science program that has been a game changer. On Friday, Feb. 26, the alumni were invited back to reflect on the progress that was achieved and on the work of those who started this evolution. This event is formally referred to as the Annual Benedictine University College of Science Alumni Reunion. (0) comments
Study Abroad in China Due to Benedictine's growing partnerships in China, the University has been offered by The People's Republic of China a full scholarship for a BU student for one academic year study in China or for two students for one semester. Details are still emerging but the scholarship includes tuition, accommodations, medical insurance and a monthly living allowance. (0) comments
02/21/10 2:20 a.m. - University Police were conducting a walkthrough of Ondrak Hall at which time determined that several females were present in the male dorm after visitation hours. Further investigation revealed a non-resident juvenile was unconscious and could not be revived. (0) comments
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Leading U.S. Republicans Sunday said the Obama administration faces a messy fight if it tries to enact healthcare legislation through reconciliation tactics. "This is a car that can't be recalled and fixed. There are too many things wrong with it," Sen. (0) comments
NEW YORK, March 1 (UPI) -- Organizers of New York's "Naked" Polar Bear Cruise said about 60 people stripped down to next to nothing on a ship's deck for a wildlife charity. The Polar Bear Club and Circle Line Cruises, which sponsored the event, said participants stripped down on the deck of a cruise ship Saturday on the Hudson River to collect donations for each minute they spent in the cold wearing nearly nothing, the New York Daily News reported Monday. (0) comments
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 1 (UPI) -- A Texas man who missed his senior year of high school to fight in World War II said he has finally received a diploma at the age of 84. Orange Cunningham of Fort Worth said he was drafted into the army in 1944 and found himself too busy with family and work after returning to civilian life to finish his education, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported Monday. (0) comments