2011 News Coverage
December 30
MacMurray College making upgrades
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
'Points of Excellence' campaign aims for positive impact on students.
December 21
Mac winter play to be aired on local radio
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
A recording of MacMurray's "A Christmas Carol-A Radio Drama" is scheduled to be aired on WLDS AM 1180 over the holiday weekend.
December 9
Pressure Points
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
MacMurray freshman Samantha DeJean participates in a stress management event called "Relax the Right Way." MacMurray Health Services offered tips to promote stress management skills in preparation for finals week.
November 16
MacMurray beats IC in first game of the season
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Mac's Toner scores 22 points in first game in United States.
November 13
Football squad wins final game
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
The MacMurray football Highlanders won its final game of the season, ending the 2011 campaign with two straight wins.
November 10
College honored with DoD award
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
MacMurray College was presented Nov. 9 with the Sevean Seals award from a state agency of the Department of Defense in recognition of a successful Career Expo in April.
October 16
Back to Mac
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
MacMurray's 2011 Homecoming was a chance for alumni to reconnect with each other and to see the updates on campus since the June flood.
September 29
Heretofore 'Unseen'
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
A collection of about 50 works by former MacMurray Art Director Nellie Knopf goes on display Oct. 1 at the Applebee Gallery at MacMurray.
September 19
Enrollment figures up at MacMurray
Source: Springfield Journal-Register
MacMurray full-time freshmen enrollment shot up 40 percent in 2011, a good sign for future classes.
August 24
Exhibit explores opposing forces
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Jamey Grimes, an instructor at the University of Alabama Art and Art History Department, will provide the inaugural show, 'push/pull,' which opens August 30 at MacMurray College's Applebee Gallery.
August 16
Highlander football practice
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Football season has just begun, and a Journal-Courier photographer was at a Highlander summer practice.
August 2
MacMurray announces area graduates
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
MacMurray announces area graduates
July 14
Window Dressing
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Summer help at MacMurray is painting buildings on campus.
June 30
Jackie Looser promoted to CFO
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Jackie Looser, a MacMurray employee for two years, was promoted to the position of chief financial officer and vice president of finance.
June 19
Spring semester dean's list
Source: State Journal-Register
MacMurray College named area students to the spring 2011 dean's list.
June 10
MacMurray hires new head football coach
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Chris Douglas joined the MacMurray athletics staff as head football coach.
June 5
Students inducted into nursing honor society
Source: State Journal-Register
MacMurray College inducted area students into the Sigma Theta Tau international nursing honor society.
May 8
Mac class of '11 like a family
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
One word came up over and over again at MacMurray's 160th Commencement -- family.
May 7
Obama's Cabinet Secretary offers advice, congratulates graduates
Source: WLDS
Chris Lu, Cabinet Secretary to President Barack Obama delivered the commencement address at MacMurray's commencement ceremony.
April 29
Mac students raise funds for reading
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Mortar Board honor students donated books to Franklin Elementary School in Jacksonville as a part of Mortar Board's national "Reading is Leading" initiative.
April 23
Presidental Adviser to Speak at MacMurray College
Source: State Journal-Register
Chris Lu, Cabinet Secretary for President Barack Obama, will give the commencement address at MacMurray College on Saturday, May7.
April 14
Mac seniors show and tell
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
MacMurray College's 2011 Senior Art Exhibition opens April 14.
April 12
White House staffer to keynote Mac Commencement
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
A top White House staff member will be this year's commencement speaker at MacMurray College.
April 10
Julie Gerken named Student Leader of the Month
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Julie Gerken of Naperville, IL was named student leader of the month at MacMurray.
April 10
Celtic Touch
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
MacMurray hosted its first annual Highland Games on Saturday, April 9.
April 8
MacMurray to host career expo next Thursday
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
MacMurray College will host a career expo on Thursday, April, 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
April 7
Highlands- Inspired
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
MacMurray will host its first annual "Highland Games" on Saturday, April 9.
April 6
MacMurray to host Highland Games this weekend
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
MacMurray College will host its first annual Highland Games.The event is a spin-off of the traditional games which are a combination of athletic and other competitions celebrating Scottish heritage
April 3
Demetrius Suggs named January Student Leader of the Month
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Demetrius Suggs, a junior majoring in criminal justice, was named Student Leader of the Month for January.
April 3
Learning center staff earns advanced certification
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Dan Callihan recently received certification as a Developmental Education Specialist from the Kellogg Institute for the Training and Certification of Developmental Educators.
April 3
MacMurray to award honorary degree
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Betty Welch Irvin of Mt. Pulaski, IL, will be awarded an honorary degree as a part of Alumnae Weekend April 9-11.
March 31
Talk ties art to dramatist
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
MacMurray Associate Professor of English and Theatre Jeannie Zeck will present the next event in the College's 2010-11 Fine Arts Series with "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: The influence of Romare Bearden's visual art on August Wilson's drama."
March 30
Gathering aims to curb domestic, sexual violence
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
MacMurray College hosted its 12th-annual observance of "Take Back the Night."
March 28
MacMurray again leads charge to 'Take Back the Night'
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
MacMurray College will host its 12th-annual “Take Back the Night” on Tuesday, March 29. The event recognizes and brings awareness to violence in our culture.
March 27
MC wants to raise awareness about violence
Source: WLDS
MacMurray College will host an observance of "Take Back the Night" on Tues. March 29 to raise awareness of violence in our culture.
March 26
Mac, LLCC make transfer easier
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Lincoln Land Community College and MacMurray College presidents signed a partnership agreement that outlines special opportunities available to LLCC graduates who continue their studies at MacMurray.
March 26
LLCC, MacMurray make it easier for transfers
Source: WLDS
An agreement between Lincoln Land and MacMurray will make transferring easier.
March 9
Livewire 2011 nets $172K for MacMurray
Source: WLDS
MacMurray College's largest annual fundraiser raised 8 percent more than targeted in the 2011 effort.
March 6
Campus celebrates Mortar Board Week
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
MacMurray's Cap and Gown Chapter of Mortar Board celebrated Mortar Board Week in February. They started off the week by giving free ice cream to the MacMurray community.
March 3
Artist's 'Tiny Deaths' at Mac
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
MacMurray's Fine Art Series continues with a gallery opening for the work of Alabama Artist Mario Gallardo.
February 27
MacMurray holds health fair
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Around 350 MacMurray and high school students attended a health fair on MacMurray’s campus on Feb. 10. Over 20 health care agencies had booths at the event.
February 22
Mac alum elected to school board
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Beth Fender is the newest member of the Jacksonville School District 117 School Board. She graduated from MacMurray College in 1991 with a bachelor’s in elementary education.
February 22
Speaker brings horrors of racism home
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Black History Month speaker Dr. Naima Johnston-Bush reminded students of the widespread horrors of racism during this month of remembrance.
February 10
'Fantasticks' draws from community, college
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
The MacMurray production of 'The Fantasticks' drew cast members from the college and the Jacksonville community for its three performances Feb. 10-12. Here is the Jacksonville Journal-Courier coverage on the morning of opening night.
February 1
Alumnus featured in Chicago Lawyer magazine
Source: Chicago Lawyer magazine
Anthony Licata ’76, and his firm were featured on the cover of this month’s Chicago Lawyer magazine. He was presented the Distinguished Alumnus Award from MacMurray in 2006.
February 1
Students enjoy Casino Night
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
The annual Casino Night at MacMurray brought the Journal-Courier photographers for this feature photo.
January 27
Arts series brings painter, re-enactor to campus
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
MacMurray’s Fine Arts series brought painter Bryce Speed and Harriet Tubman re-enactor Kathryn M. Harris to campus. Note: These events were rescheduled for a severe winter storm. See “News” listing or the campus calendar for rescheduled dates.
January 22
Iron Chef competition a sweet event
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
MacMurray’s Iron Chef competition attracted students to a dessertathon.
January 13
Deaf performing artist regales crowd
Source: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Deaf performer Peter Cook brought his one-man show of Sign Language, pantomime and story-telling to MacMurray.
