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January 2009
1.21.2009
The Liberty Debate Team currently sits atop the mid-season rankings reports of the American Debate Association (ADA) and National Debate Tournament (NDT).
1.21.2009
Popular youth evangelist and musician Clayton King was the guest speaker for Liberty University’s Spiritual Emphasis Week. He spoke in Wednesday and Friday convocations.
1.21.2009
The newly formed Student Alumni Association held a “SAA Uncovered” session Tuesday night to share the vision of the group, sign up new members and award a $500 scholarship.
1.21.2009
Liberty University Chancellor Jerry Falwell, Jr. was a guest Wednesday afternoon on the new radio show Liberty Live, broadcast from the LU campus.
1.20.2009
Thanks in part to Liberty University’s licensing efforts and tremendous athletics success, students and Flames fans now have another outlet to buy LU apparel. High Peak Sportswear, with locations on Memorial Avenue in The Plaza and on Main Street in downtown Lynchburg, is currently selling officially licensed and locally screen-printed Liberty clothing and novelty items, including T-shirts, sweatshirts, visors, hats, polo shirts, pocketbooks, car flags, tote bags and backpacks.
1.19.2009
This past week Liberty University forged a strategic partnership with the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, the largest Hispanic Christian organization in America which represents nearly 20,000 churches and approximately 16 million Hispanic Christians.
1.19.2009
Monday’s convocation message focused on the importance of imitating God. Guest speaker Jim Cymbala drew inspiration for his message from Ephesians 5:1.
1.16.2009
On Tuesday history will be made when President-elect Barrack Obama is sworn in as the first-ever black president of the United States. While millions of people are watching this event on TV, one Liberty University international student will be front and center at the inauguration, representing his native country of the Bahamas.
1.16.2009
Charles Lowery, a psychiatrist-turned–motivational speaker, delivered the message at Friday’s convocation. As a self-billed “power communicator,” Lowery’s clients have included AT&T, Jenny Craig Systems, State Farm Insurance Company and more.
1.15.2009
As grading continues for Liberty University’s artificial ski slope, the incline’s rental fleet is now in storage and ready for use on opening day. Last month, the university inked deals with HEAD and Tube Pro, establishing the two companies as the official suppliers of the slope’s snow sports rental equipment.
1.15.2009
With one director, six planned giving officers and two administrative assistants, the Planned Giving Department is ultimately responsible for much of the university’s growth — now and in the future.
1.14.2009
Spring semester classes started on Monday, with the highest number of students for a spring semester — new, transfer and returning — in the school’s history.
1.14.2009
Liberty University’s co-founder and Dean of the School of Religion Dr. Elmer Towns opened the first convocation of the semester with a message to students on finding a personal dream and vision. “Some of the greatest spiritual leaders have been motivated by a great vision,” he said.
1.14.2009
The Young America’s Foundation (YAF) has listed Liberty University among the nation’s top 10 conservative colleges.
1.13.2009
Liberty University invites prospective students and parents to meet with University officials during a special WRAP Session (Within Reach And Personal) at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24.
