Liberty’s CMT holds its annual conference Liberty University’s Center for Ministry Training (CMT) held its annual Church Planting Conference Feb. 23-24 where students had the opportunity to learn from pastors and connect with churches and other ministries. Maria Marsico, the operations coordinator for the CMT, said the event helped bring Liberty students and church planters together, as they all strive […]
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Liberty participates in event to raise awareness about modern day slavery In the largest awareness campaign for human trafficking at Liberty University to date, approximately 5,000 Liberty students marked their hands with a red “X” and stood with arms crossed in defiance to what many are now calling modern day slavery. The campaign, which was sponsored by Liberty’s Student Government […]
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Liberty continues Israeli support Ever since Dr. Jerry Falwell founded Liberty University in 1971, the school has been a strong supporter of Israel. Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer spoke to students in Convocation Feb. 19. Dermer began by thanking President Jerry Falwell and the Falwell family for their support of Israel over the years. “It is crystal clear […]
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‘The Legends’ auditions began Feb. 29 and will continue through March 4 Thousands of students will once again fill the Vines Center Saturday, April 9 to attend a night of music, laughter and entertainment as Liberty University’s Student Activities (SA) work hours on end to pull off the grandest, late night event of the semester: Coffeehouse. This semester’s Coffeehouse theme, […]
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Sodexo to offer the PLUS+ dining plan in which meal swipes can be used at retailers Coffee lovers rejoice. Next semester Sodexo will be offering a new meal plan option that will include swipes to your favorite places around campus including Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts. The Freedom Dining PLUS+ plan is an upgraded meal plan being introduced for the fall […]
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Liberty University Police Department discusses rules about firearms on campus Liberty University Police Department (LUPD) will offer its next concealed carry class for students Friday, Feb. 26 from 5:45-10 p.m., according to LUPD Chief of Police Col. Richard D. Hinkley. “The class teaches basic safety principles for handling any type of firearm and the basic principles needed to shoot accurately,” […]
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The Outdoor Rec Fest offers multiple events throughout the two-day span Bouldering, running and photography — oh my! All of these activities find commonality in the Outdoor Rec Fest, held Feb. 26-27. The Outdoor Rec Fest encompasses athletics, fine arts and hands-on outdoor experiences. Multiple events are being offered, both on and off campus. “We wanted to give a lot […]
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Students spend week trying out for the Resident Assistant position next year Each spring, the Office of Student Leadership (OSL) is flooded with Resident Assistant (RA) applications from Liberty University students who desire the chance to learn, practice leadership and grow in their relationship with God and others. The RA application process is open to any full-time residential student. Around […]
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Sodexo offers spring events From classy nights in New York City to tuneless karaoke evenings, Sodexo’s events never cease to surprise, and the food giant promised to take things to the next level. “The goal is to knock everything we’ve done before out of the park,” Ryan Wheeler, the company’s unit marketing specialist, said. On Feb. 10, to celebrate Valentine’s […]
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Updates on new building projects around Liberty’s campus Crawler cranes and Bobcats on Liberty University’s growing campus are popular sights, and the spring 2016 semester is no different. With the steady increase of students on campus, the university is making arrangements to best accommodate the growing crowd. The female wing of Residential Commons II opened, and students formerly living in […]
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The Vespers double duo of siblings debuts at Liberty Folk rock band “The Vespers” made its debut appearance at Liberty University Saturday, Feb. 6. Hosted by Student Activities, students gathered in the LaHaye Student Union’s Event Space as the band Joel Kaiser with Native Spirit opened the event. “We didn’t expect to see this many of you here, to be […]
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How to stay fit when the temperatures drop Sticking to New Year’s resolutions during the winter can be difficult when cold temperatures and bad road conditions prevent traveling to the gym and lessen motivation. Heather Gaunt, LaHaye Student Union fitness coordinator, gave advice about how someone can keep up with fitness goals despite the difficulties winter brings. Gaunt first suggested […]
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Simple tips for college students to save money on food, textbooks and more Most college students operate on a budget, and there are many places around Lynchburg that cater to these college students trying to save money. One option to save money, which is a part of the on-campus meal plan, is Flames Cash. Flames Cash is offered to every […]
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Presidential hopefuls speak at Liberty Convocation to boost campaigns Convocation at Liberty University has become a popular stop for presidential candidates on their campaign trails. Since Sen. Ted Cruz came to Liberty in spring 2015 to announce his candidacy, candidates Sen. Bernie Sanders, Dr. Ben Carson and Donald J. Trump have also taken the stage. According to Daniel Bolton, director […]
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Liberty launches new website for ease of use and to better market the university Liberty University launched a brand new layout of its website Dec. 18 in an effort to create a more marketable view of the school. Plans for a new design layout began last summer, but those in the Web design department dedicated time to making it a […]
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