10/07/13 Rev. Dr. Sam Boys, Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Ancilla College, discussed Mindfulness for Beginners by Jon Kabat-Zinn Tuesday, October 1 at Earthworks Market. In his presentation, Boys discussed the many aspects of the practice of mindfulness, including mindfulness’ use as a way to treat chronic pain and differences between mindfulness...
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09/25/13 Local college administration and staff came to Ancilla Friday, September 20th to discuss Indiana’s Common Core Standards (INCC). INCC holds monthly meetings and this particular gathering included three guest speakers: Janet Boston, the Executive Director of Indiana INTERNnet, Kate Lee, coordinator of Internships for St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce, and Amanda...
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09/11/13 Victory Media, a national media company serving military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has named Ancilla College to the coveted Military Friendly Schools® list. The 2014 Military Friendly Schools® list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace America’s...
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08/30/13 New grants for the care of Indiana’s water bodies totaling $768,500 have been awarded through the Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) program, part of the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife. The LARE program funds biological, engineering, construction and watershed land treatment projects throughout the state. The projects involve 14 counties and...
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08/30/13 Ancilla faculty and staff gathered the week of August 19-23 to participate in a number of professional development and fellowship activities. Ancilla colleagues met each day in preparation for the new school year. First day events included speeches from the President Dr. Ron May with the State of the College Address, a...
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08/28/13 Ancilla Alumni Association is set to hold its 23rd Annual Blueberry Bicycle Cruise (BBC) this coming Saturday, August 31. This event takes place in association with the annual Marshall County Blueberry Festival. The ride is a hit with participants every year. There are four routes to choose from including 31, 41, and...
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05/28/13 The 5th annual Tri Ancilla event was held on Saturday, May 18th, under sunny skies and warm temperatures. A field of 123 participants from five different states converged upon Ancilla College and The Center at Donaldson for an exciting day of competition. Men and women, ranging in age from 16 to 78,...
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05/15/13 Ancilla College celebrated its 46th class in school history on Saturday, May 11, at the Ancilla Domini Chapel. The College recognized 85 candidates for associate’s degrees, including two students completing a double major. Nineteen of the graduates are from Ancilla’s Nursing Program. “Commencement exercises provide the Ancilla College faculty and staff an...
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05/10/13 On Tuesday, April 23, a group of family and friends of Dennis Emmons, Jr., gathered at The Center at Donaldson for a tree planting dedication service in memory of Dennis Emmons- a long-time supporter of Ancilla College, Earthworks and many other programs within the ministry center community. Athletic Director Gene Reese proudly...
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04/30/13 The Ancilla College Lady Charger Volleyball Program recently signed Plymouth standout Amber Redinger for the 2013/2014 Volleyball Season. Amber is the daughter of Charlie and Kelly Redinger and has lettered all 4 years in both Volleyball and Basketball at Plymouth High School. Redinger, a 6’0” Middle will graduate from PHS...
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03/28/13 Good Friday Service will be held on March 29, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. EDT in the Ancilla Domini Chapel at The Center at Donaldson also known as the PHJC Ministry Center. The Ancilla Domini Community Choir will sing “The Passion according to St. John by William Byrd.” Patrick Miller will sing...
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03/26/13 Spring is here and the divots will be flying! It’s time once again for the Annual Ancilla College Golf Classic. The tournament is set to take place at the Plymouth Country Club, overlooking Pretty Lake in Plymouth, on Monday, June 10th, 2013. The tournament will follow the four-person Florida scramble format....
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03/14/13 The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Ministry Center will now be called The Center at Donaldson. The Poor Handmaid Leadership decided to simplify the name that refers to all of their ministries located in Donaldson. Ninety years ago the Poor Handmaids moved from Fort Wayne to Donaldson and built a new Motherhouse. Over...
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02/21/13 The Valparaiso University Chorale, one of the top Lutheran choirs in the United States, will be coming to Donaldson on Saturday Feb 23. The Chorale will perform a variety of sacred and secular music, featuring Frank Ticheli’s ethereal “There Will Be Rest,” Daniel Gawthrop’s robust “Sing a Mighty Song,” and classical works...
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08/29/12 Ancilla College and WGU Indiana formally signed an articulation agreement on Tuesday, August 28. This opens doors to Ancilla graduates who begin their education at a smaller college with technologically advanced classrooms and extensive tutorial services, and can then enter one of WGU Indiana’s online degree programs as a junior. “It’s a perfect...
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06/28/12 Ancilla College celebrated its 75th anniversary with a party on campus June 22nd. Over 100 friends of the college, staff, and community members attended the event, which was broadcast live by WTCA. Sister Virginia Kampwerth, a former president of the college, was given a commemorative medallion for her service. Singers from the...
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O6/27/12 Ancilla College has released a list of 77 students who graduated in either December 2011 or May 2012. Those receiving their diplomas from the Donaldson-based campus include: Tami S. Coffel Ali (South Bend); Patrick Timothy Allen (Delong); Manuel Amezquita (Plymouth); Christina Marie Bajer (North Liberty); Jeana Renee Barlow (Knox); Michael G. Barney...
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06/14/12 The 17th annual Ancilla College Golf Tournament teed off on Monday at the Plymouth Country Club, with 40 teams taking part in the festivities to help raise money for the school. The tournament, which followed a four-person Florida scramble format, raised over $21,000 for the Annual Fund. Funds received are pledged to...
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06/14/12 On Sunday, June 10, Ancilla College held its 2012 Nurse Pinning Ceremony. Each student graduating from the Nursing Program received the Ancilla College Nursing pin, as is traditional in nursing schools across the United States. This tradition was begun by Florence Nightingale to recognize outstanding nursing students upon their graduation. Each nursing...
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06/11/12 The 4th annual Tri Ancilla event was held on Saturday, May 19th, under sunny skies and warm temperatures. A field of 140 participants from five different states converged upon Ancilla College and the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Ministry Center for Ancilla College’s annual sprint triathlon. Men and women, ranging in age...
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