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erry’s compliance report for the voluntary 2008 Peer Audit administered by the EPA demonstrates the college’s commitment to enhancing its environmental processes and sustainability efforts. Despite having the largest landmass among the 110 participating institutions in five Southeastern states, Berry’s audit resulted in the lowest number of corrective actions. Areas of improvement were highlighted, and immediate action was taken to bring the campus into compliance. Participation positions Berry as a proactive environmental advocate and provides a baseline for future achievement.
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he annual meeting of the American Society of Parasitologists, held in Knoxville, Tenn., provided the perfect platform for Dr. Bruce Conn, dean of Berry’s School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, and his campus colleagues to share their considerable expertise while also bringing positive attention to the amazing research opportunities available on the world’s largest campus. “Being a landmass for ▲ Dr. Bill Davin's study is a ecology class specialty Berry studies the small fish that live in a has developed campus pond. over the years,” Dr. Conn explained to the Campus Carrier. “Researchers from other institutions such as JohnsHopkins are interested in hearing about us.” Researchers from more than 50 countries attended the conference of the international organization, which Dr. Conn serves as president.
The goal is ‘green’
Berry College? There’s an app for that!
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hen Berry Information Technology Student (B.I.T.S.) Whit Marbut learned that Duke University had launched an application for the Apple iPhone, his response was immediate: “I could do that!” True to his word, the senior business major has developed a Berry College “app” featuring general campus information for use by students, faculty and staff. To download the free app for iPhone or iTouch, simply go to the iTunes Store and search “Berry Mobile.”
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erry’s first-ever trip to the ▲ Andrew Starr celebrates Berry’s first berth in the Avista-NAIA Baseball World Avista-NAIA Baseball World Series provided the perfect Series. Andrew’s two-out, exclamation point for a spectacular game-winning single year in intercollegiate athletics. The capped a three-game Viking baseball team, which earned a sweep of the sectional No. 4 national ranking in the NAIA’s tournament held at Berry’s final poll, was one of five Berry squads Bowdoin Field. The Florida to win regular-season conference native batted .440 in the championships during the 2008-09 World Series to earn Allacademic year. This resulted in Berry’s Tournament honors. first Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) Commissioner’s Cup award for overall excellence. Individually, Clay Hightower (86C) was named NAIA National Women’s Tennis Coach of the Year by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association after leading the Lady Vikings to a No. 3 ranking, the highest in their history, while Todd Brooks was recognized as the SSAC’s top athletic director. Conference Coach-of-the-Year accolades went to Paul Deaton (91C) in women’s cross country, Mika Robinson in volleyball, David Beasley in baseball and Brian Farrer (02C, 04G) in men’s and women’s golf. Athletic success did not come at the expense of academic performance as Berry earned NAIA Scholar Team recognition in 12 different sports. Women’s volleyball – with a sparkling 3.57 grade point average – claimed the added distinction of Team of Academic Excellence by the American Volleyball Coaches Association.
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