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GC president Nickel on TV tonight

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Friday, January 28. 2011

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Gordon College president Shelly Nickel will appear on Georgia Public Broadcasting tonight. [Full Story »]

Help build Eve's playground

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Wednesday, January 26. 2011

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As requested by her family, a fundraising drive has been mounted to build a playground at the upper soccer fields at the Pike County recreation complex in memory of Eve Wilson. [Full Story »]

Renowned flutist performs here

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Monday, January 24. 2011

World renowned flutist Eugenia Zukerman performs Wednesday night, Jan. 26, at the Gordon College Fine Arts Auditorium. [Full Story »]

Perspective on school closings

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Friday, January 14. 2011

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By Dr. Bill Truby

Growing up in the snow belt in northeast Ohio, having a snow day wasn't uncommon. The state legislature gave every district five emergency days that could be missed without making them up. That leeway took some of the stress off the news “no school tomorrow.” The problem is five days can be used long before one was dreaming of a white Christmas. [Full Story »]

Looking ahead in 2011

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Tuesday, January 4. 2011

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By Dr. Bill Truby

It's hard to believe it'll be 10 years since 9/11 come this September. The world has changed a great deal since that incredibly horrifying day – and so have our personal lives. Education is often a reactor to what's going on in the world, especially in terms of technology, business, safety and curriculum. Therefore, it should surprise no one that schools have changed a bit over the last decade. Will 2011 continue that trend? [Full Story »]