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Vice President for Academic Affairs Named President Ivan Filby recently announced the appointment of Edwin Estévez ’94 as GC’s new Vice President of Academic Affairs beginning July 1, 2014. Estévez previously served at GC as assistant professor of sociology and social work and assistant dean for student success. He holds a master’s in social work from Washington University and a doctorate in educational leadership from Saint Louis University. His professional experience in higher education includes working for the University of South Florida
to increase graduates among its Latino and minority students. He is also the founder and president of ECG, a consultancy that specializes in human and resource capital development. ECG has contributed to growth management of more than $85 million over the last three years to clients in health care, education, logistics, non-profit management, non-governmental organizations and small businesses. Estévez is an ordained minister with the Free Methodist Church of North America and has served as executive pastor for Tampa Spanish Free Methodist Church. He and his wife, Jessica, are the parents of two daughters.
Interterm 2014 Showcases Innovative Learning Opportunities Interterm is one of the historic strengths of Greenville College with students taking innovative courses both on campus and farther afield. This year’s January offerings included focused study in various disciplines and locations, among them: Steve Heilmer’s art course Juxtaposynthesis, Ruth Huston’s Experiencing the Story of God, Susan Chism’s Introduction to Sports Writing, George Barber’s The Healthy Kitchen, Jack Chism’s Great Movie Making and Georgann Kurtz-Shaw’s study trip to Israel, Historical and Geographical Settings of the Bible.
Students in Juxtaposynthesis turned commonplace objects into works of art. Pictured above, “Nuance” by Lukas Cottingham ‘16. 14
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Best Selling Author Rachel Held Evans Visits Campus Award winning Christian author, blogger and speaker Rachel Held Evans visited Greenville College February 6 and 7. She delivered messages during Vespers and Chapel, commenting on the experiences that led to her New York Times best seller A Year of Biblical Womanhood: How a Liberated Woman Found Herself Sitting on Her Roof, Covering Her Head and Calling Her Husband Master (Thomas Nelson, 2012). A frequent guest on television and radio shows, Evans claims a spot on Christianity Today’s 2012 list of “50 Women You Should Know.”
Schomaker Named Head Football Coach After leading GC’S 2013 football team to a 9-2 record and the program’s fifth NCCAA Victory Bowl appearance, interim coach Robbie Schomaker has been named GC’s head football coach. Schomaker’s 2013 squad broke numerous team records and achieved a 17-game winning streak that spanned two seasons. He was also voted Coach of the Year in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference. Schomaker came to Greenville College in 2010. He initially coordinated the Panther offense, coached its quarterbacks and coordinated recruiting. Under his leadership, GC secured its three largest recruiting classes and averaged 65 new players each season from 2010-12. Before coming to Greenville College, Schomaker coached the offensive line and coordinated special teams at Trinity International University, his alma mater.