The campus got 36 new, higher-quality printers and copiers over Fall Break. A maintenance team will visit weekly to troubleshoot and prevent future issues so printer problems at Covenant can be a thing of the past.
Read moreA Conversation With Miss Sheila
A brief recounting of Sheila Blaylock’s life and love for her job and family.
Read moreSelf Defense Class In the Works
Professional Jiu-Jitsu instructor Ann Marie Bernitt wants to start a self-defense class at Covenant College.
Read moreAgainst the Current: A Non-Reformed Student’s Perspective at Covenant College
This summer, I read about the ecumenical movement in World War II. The ecumenical movement was an attempt to unify the churches in Europe to rise against the Nazi Church. It was also a greater theological movement to bring more unity to Christ’s church. This led me to visit different churches with family and friends. I visited Orthodox, Methodist, Lutheran, Episcopal and some Presbyterian churches. By no means was this summer comprehensive; there is still so much more to see and learn.
Read moreVoter Registration
The 2024 United States presidential election is in just over a year, and talk of polls, debates, candidates and political issues are beginning to dominate the national news. For a majority of Covenant students, next November will be their first time voting in an election, as well as selecting their choice for President and Vice President.
Read moreWhat is Halvorson Doing Now?
Derek Halvorson shook the Covenant community last spring when he announced a major transition by leaving his role as president of Covenant College. His plan was to become the founding director of the school’s new Brock-Barnes Center for Leadership, which left more questions than it did answers.
Read moreSegregated Chapel Talks on Sexual Faithfulnes
On Monday September 11 and Wednesday September 13, the department held separate chapel talks for men and women about sexual faithfulness. Chaplain Grant Lowe and Stephanie Formenti co-led these talks believing that this subject is essential for students as they seek to love others and love Jesus in community.
Read moreStudents Split on College Alcohol Policy
Of the 170 Covenant students who responded to the survey, 18.2% said they drank alcohol, 74.7% said they had never drunk alcohol, and an additional 7.1% indicated they had drunk alcohol but indicated that this has been on breaks, May terms, or during communion.
Read moreFreshmen comment on O-Week
On Move-In Day, over 200 freshmen drive up the mountain, adrenaline pumping.
Read morePriesthill Offers New Single Session Therapy
A new alternative to traditional counseling
Read moreSACC Fee
On Monday, April 3, Covenant’s Student Senate led campus in a successful vote to increase the Student Association (SACC) Fee by $50 for the year. This means that beginning in the 2023-24 academic school year, each student will be paying an additional $25 per semester to go towards the Student Association budget.
Read moreMoving On: Covenant Says Farewell to Faculty and Staff Members
At the end of this semester, Covenant will not only say goodbye to the graduating class of 2023, but also a handful of faculty and staff who are either retiring or taking new positions elsewhere. Dr. Daphne Haddad, Dr. Tom Neiles, Dr. Heath Garris and Courtney McKenzie are all moving on to new adventures in retirement or career advancement.
Read moreSeniors Katherine Horn and Mason Harmon Reflect on Volunteer Work with West Brow Fire and Rescue
For seniors Katherine Horn and Mason Harmon, college has been more than hanging out with friends and going to class. It has also included late-night responses to emergency calls, weekly training in burn boxes, and making deep connections with fellow firefighters: both Horn and Harmon are volunteers at West Brow Fire and Rescue (WBFR).
Read moreHappy S.A.D.
On Thursday, March 30, Covenant College hosted its once a semester Student Appreciation Day, affectionately called S.A.D. by students and staff. S.A.D. is a day full of special events to show the college’s appreciation for the student body and encourage the campus.
Read moreQ&A Panel: Core Curriculum
On February 21, Student Senate hosted a Q&A Panel on Covenant’s Core Curriculum. The event was an opportunity for faculty members to answer student questions and give an update on the Core Oversight Committee’s review of the curriculum. Vice President of Academic Affairs, Colin Messer, and faculty members Dr. Heather Hess, Dr. Bill Davis, Dr. Robert Erle Barham and Dr. Kelly Kapic attended.
Read moreFounders Music Video
One of the most looked forward to events of the Spring Semester is always Founders Music Video, and this year’s did not disappoint! Hosted by Ray Lantrip and Allison Andrews, the night was a fun showcase of the talent of each hall.
Read moreThe G.R.A.C.E. Report Series: The Legacy and Future of Women at Covenant Part 2
Despite the growing number of female faculty and support for their work at Covenant College, by 2017, the gender gap still posed a problem. That same year, Covenant College ran The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For” survey to mark employee satisfaction. However, when Dr. Karen Nelson, vice president of Institutional Effectiveness and member of the president’s cabinet, analyzed the data, there was a marked disparity between the satisfaction of male and female faculty and staff. The results of the survey were shared with the administration, including President J. Derek Halvorson and the Board of Trustees.
Read moreWhy Aren’t You Eating?
For some Covenant students, severe food allergies make the simple process of daily eating a hurdle.
Read moreG.R.A.C.E Report Series Part 1
The article is the first in a three-part series about women’s roles at Covenant College throughout its history. This first article is an overview of the history of women at Covenant, specifically the faculty, starting in 1957. The next two articles will look at the years 2018-present, explaining the findings and impacts of the 2018 G.R.A.C.E. report, and the College’s failed attempts to secure a place for women on the Board of Trustees.
Read morePresident Halvorson Stepping Down
Tuesday morning, students and faculty alike received an email that contained, for many, unexpected news. College president Dr. J. Derek Halvorson announced that he would be stepping down on June 30, 2023. To the relief of many, he will remain on campus with a new title and role to play in our community. Effective immediately after his resignation, President Halvorson will be named director of the Brock-Barnes Center for Leadership. When asked to describe the nature of this new center, the president said that “The goal of the center is to inspire and equip Covenant students to take up and excel in the sort of selfless, Christ-like leadership exemplified by the men for whom the Center is named.”
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