Students, faculty reflect on Perry’s presidency
Luis Martinez, Administration Editor
April 30, 2015
Jason Howell President Bill Perry announced earlier this academic year that he would step down as Eastern’s president after serving eight years. Perry is the eleventh president in Eastern’s history, and during his tenure, he has created many moments, with faculty, staff and students. For instance, Perry has att...
Perry to enjoy pastries with students
Stephanie White, Entertainment Editor
January 25, 2015
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Students can come and eat pastries with President Bill Perry during ‘Pastries with the Prez’ on Tuesday, hosted by the Student Senate. The event will be at 4 p.m. at Java Beanery and Bakery in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Reggie Thedford, the student body president, said this i...
Perry responds to student demonstrations
Bob Galuski, Editor-in-chief
December 9, 2014
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President Bill Perry sent an email to students Tuesday, commending them on how they have handled the issues relating to Ferguson, Mo., including the peaceful protests and demonstrations. “They have done so with resolve, reason and clear communication, reflective of, I believe, our faculty’s and...
Students enjoy a very ‘Perry’ Christmas
Chynna Miller, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2014
‘Twas the week before finals and in the lobby of Old Main, celebration for Christmas had begun its reign. The last of the “Prowlin’ with the Prez” events, “Peppermint with the Prez” took place Tuesday in the lobby of Old Main. Students gathered around the assortment of Christmas trees...
Students ‘party’ with Perry
Victoria Adams, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2014
The weather could not have been nicer for an afternoon of beanbags, a balloon toss and pizza with President Bill Perry. Partyin’ with the Prez was the first of a four-part event called “Prowlin’ with the Prez ” this fall. “Prowlin’ with the Prez” gives students the opportunity to...
Administration to implement enrollment strategies
Debby Hernandez, Administration Editor
September 15, 2014
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Eastern administrators are looking into initiatives to help increase university enrollment numbers for next fall. Among several ideas to increase enrollment, President Bill Perry said program growth will be used to help with enrollment numbers. “At the graduate level, we are using online instruction...
Civil Rights and Diversity director search yet to start
Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
September 15, 2014
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The Office of Civil Rights and Diversity pushes through their work load despite the departure of Cynthia Nichols, the former Civil Rights and Diversity director. Robert Miller, the Eastern general counsel, is also the manager and supervisor of the office. Miller said the responsibilities and work...
Faculty gives final ideas for president search
Braden Harp, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2014
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Faculty had the chance to voice their preferences to the Presidential Search Committee at a final search forum Wednesday. They brought attention to several concerns about the selection of a new president including where the candidate was from, bringing a sense of camaraderie to the faculty, and ...
Staff provides input on presidential search
Jarad Jarmon, Associate News Editor
September 9, 2014
Tuesday, students, faculty, and staff had the chance to point out what they believed were crucial qualities and concerns regarding president search for 2015-2016. In two separate meetings, one for faculty and one for students and staff, campus members voiced what they believed the president to fill...
Survivor shares sexual assault experience, education
Stephanie Markham, News Editor
September 3, 2014
When a 17-year-old Angela Rose realized someone was following her about 10 feet away, her face turned bright red. She figured he probably heard her singing aloud to herself, so she felt embarrassed. As it turned out, the man had been stalking Rose as she worked in a small boutique in the mall. She was o...
