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LINET® Americas donates intensive care bed to Nursing Department

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Published on Monday, September 03, 2012 ( 1:57 pm )

Pfeiffer University’s Department of Nursing has received a state-of-the-art high acuity bed from LINET® Americas for teaching and learning the challenges of caring for patients in intensive care situations. The bed, known as Multicare®, is part of Pfeiffer’s nursing simulation lab, a facility that due to growth in the nursing program recently moved to newly renovated space in the Harris Science Building on Pfeiffer’s Misenheimer campus.

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The University honors three “Gems of Pfeiffer” on September 15

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Published on Thursday, August 30, 2012 ( 4:20 pm )

On Sat., Sept. 15, Pfeiffer University pays tribute to Dr. Joel Vickers, Coach Joe Ferebee and Ray Harrington, three “Gems of Pfeiffer” who have made outstanding contributions to the institution and their fields and touched the lives of countless students and colleagues.

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Pfeiffer unveils new Knapp Sac in Stokes Student Center

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Published on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 ( 4:48 pm )

Mon., Aug. 29 was the official grand opening of the new Knapp Sack, featuring Sandella's Flatbread Café located in Stokes Student Center.

Philip Howard, president of SGA; Dr. Russ Sharples, dean of students; Mirsad Selimbegovic, general manager of dining services; Dr. Tracy Espy, provost and Sharon Bard, director of facilities were on hand to cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony.

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Robin Hayes, chairman, North Carolina Republican Party, to deliver keynote address at Pfeiffer University for Fall Convocation

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Published on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 ( 8:52 am )

Robin Hayes, chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party and former Congressman from the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina’s District 8 (1999-2009), is the keynote speaker for Pfeiffer University’s 2012 Fall Convocation, Fri., Sept. 7, 10 a.m., a ceremony that takes place in Merner Gymnasium to officially open the 2012-13 academic year.

Mr. Hayes, a Concord native, was first elected to public office in 1978 to the Concord Board of Aldermen, then elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 1992. While a member of Congress, Mr. Hayes was on the Armed Services, Transportation and Agriculture committees and chairman of the Livestock subcommittee and co-chairman for the Special Forces and Philanthropy caucuses.

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Marriage and Family Therapy Program Prepares Students for Rewarding Careers

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Published on Thursday, August 23, 2012 ( 3:04 pm )

Ellen Wilson '13 is enrolled in Pfeiffer’s Marriage and Family Therapy Program and works with the Pfeiffer Institute for Marriage and Family Therapy, a community-based therapy and training clinic that offers counseling serviced to individuals, couples and families. She is a Charlotte native and holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Davidson College. 

Why do you want to become a marriage and family therapist?
An internship during my junior year of college at Broughton Hospital in Morganton sparked an interest in clinical psychology and family therapy. After graduating, I worked for five years at Thompson Child and Family Focus, a psychiatric residential treatment facility where I became acutely aware of the impact that early childhood attachment trauma has on emotional and mental health in later childhood and adolescence. My work with the children at Thompsons inspired me to continue my education so I could better serve individuals, couples and families suffering from attachment-related injuries.

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Pfeiffer University co-hosts George E. Thompson Proclamation Institute for local clergy on Charlotte Campus

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Published on Monday, August 20, 2012 ( 10:29 am )

Pfeiffer University and The Metro District will sponsor the 2012 George E. Thompson Proclamation Institute. Sessions will be held Aug. 29, Sept. 25 and Nov. 15 from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m at Pfeiffer’s Charlotte Campus, 4701 Park Rd.

The Institute, which began three years ago, is geared towards deacons, elders and local pastors who are preparing for their commissioning and ordination. Those who are already ordained and would like a chance to refresh their knowledge in these areas are also welcome.

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Dr. Pearl Wong and Dr. George Bitar, assistant professors of Marriage and Family Therapy, recognized for their extraordinary commitment to students

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Published on Saturday, August 11, 2012 ( 8:11 pm )

On Aug. 11, at Pfeiffer University’s Summer Commencement ceremony, two assistant professors from the university’s Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy program were recognized for their commitment to teaching and advising students to academic success.

Dr. Pearl Wong received the Provost Award for Outstanding Advising/Mentoring, which recognizes advising excellence at the graduate and undergraduate levels. All current, full-time Pfeiffer employees with at least two years of service to the university are eligible; nominees are evaluated for their general advising attitude, academic guidance, career guidance, enthusiasm, and assistance in decision making.

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Pfeiffer University hosts Sunday Night Alive events for youth groups

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Published on Friday, August 03, 2012 ( 8:32 am )

This fall, Pfeiffer University is bringing back its popular monthly Sunday Night Alive series for middle and high school youth groups on its Misenheimer campus (48380 Hwy 52N). All events, sponsored by the Village Church, are open to all youth groups, regardless of denomination.

“Middle and high school students are invited to campus so they can experience quality ministry programing and learn more about Pfeiffer and campus life,” said Rev. Sherri Barnes, Pfeiffer’s associate director of university and church relations. “The program is a win-win. Pfeiffer has a chance to share information and its campus resources with the community while small-membership churches and other groups can offer interesting programs and experiences for their membership.”

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Summer experience in South Korea builds students' capacity to affect global peace

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Published on Monday, July 23, 2012 ( 12:05 pm )

Pfeiffer students Morgan Barnes, Lindsay Sisco and Sarah Hill are spending part of their summer teaching vacation bible school. This might seem ordinary but because they are doing so in South Korea, their experience promises to be extraordinary. In addition, the group will participate in a Peace Seminar with others from the U.S. and Korea as well as Hong Kong and Japan.

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James C. Williamson of Agapé Senior to address Pfeiffer University’s graduate and adult undergraduate students at summer commencement

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Published on Friday, July 20, 2012 ( 12:14 pm )

Dr. James C. Williamson will address graduates and guests at Pfeiffer University’s summer commencement exercises on Sat., Aug. 11 to recognize the accomplishments of students from Pfeiffer’s graduate programs and adult studies undergraduate programs based in Charlotte and Morrisville. Two separate ceremonies will take place, 10:30 a.m. and
2 p.m., at Pfeiffer’s Misenheimer campus (48380 U.S. Hwy 52N), Merner Gymnasium.

Dr. Williamson is chief human capital officer for Agapé Senior, a statewide network of healthcare services for senior citizens based in West Columbia, S.C., that includes home care, rehabilitation, assisted living, hospice and more. With a career based primarily in higher education, Dr. Williamson has served as a faculty member or administrator for three universities and four community colleges in South Carolina. His experience and creative leadership in higher education are guiding the development of Agapé University, which provides innovative education, training and professional development for the Agapé organization’s workforce, an effort that has earned national recognition.

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Olympic pole vaulter has ties to Pfeiffer

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Published on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 ( 3:59 pm )

Congratulations to Olympic pole vaulter Jeremy Scott, the son-in-law of Pfeiffer's Jewell Mayberry, associate professor of English. He was successful in the Olympic Trials and will head to the London Olympics, which begin Fri., July 27. The preliminary pole vault round is on Aug. 8 and the final round is on Aug. 10. For complete information, read the article by Jewell Mayberry featured in the Salisbury Post. 

U.S. Congressman Larry Kissell visits AMVETS Career Center at Pfeiffer University

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Published on Monday, July 02, 2012 ( 3:40 pm )

Today U.S. Congressman Larry Kissell (N.C. 8th Congressional District) visited the AMVETS Career Center on Pfeiffer University’s Misenheimer campus.

Congressman Kissell, a native of Montgomery County, serves on the House Armed Services Committee and its subcommittees on Readiness and Tactical Air and Land Forces and is co-chair of the Invisible Wounds Caucus, a group of congressional members dedicated to supporting and protecting American veterans suffering from post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries (TBI).  

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