Pomona and Sherman Oaks, Calif. Piedmont College’s Butman Professor of Religion, Barbara Brown Taylor, joined distinguished lecturers from Claremont Graduate University and the Claremont School of Theology to explore “The Dignity of Difference: Being Christian In A Multi-faith World.” You may have seen that Barbara Brown Taylor and her newest book, Learning To Walk in the Dark, were featured on the cover of the April 28 edition of Time magazine, and she has been named in Time magazine’s annual list of “The 100 Most Influential People in the World.” We are so fortunate to have her as part of our “world class” faculty.
President James Mellichamp, with members of his ‘Kitchen Cabinet,’ Lola and Mamie.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Before he was President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson was President of Princeton University. A scholarly man, Wilson earned a BA degree from Princeton, a law degree from the University of Virginia, and a PhD from Johns Hopkins. He taught five years at two small colleges before becoming a professor and then President of his alma mater in 1902. While a professor, Woodrow Wilson coined the motto for Princeton University as “Princeton in the Nation’s Service.” In this edition of the Journal, we are thrilled to announce that the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation has chosen Piedmont College as one of only five institutions in Georgia to participate in a national program to produce superior middle and high school teachers in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math. Georgia is only the fourth state to benefit from the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship program, and this is a great honor and opportunity for Piedmont College. We are deeply indebted to The Robert W. Woodruff Foundation for the funding that makes the Woodrow Wilson Fellows possible in Georgia. This is a great honor and opportunity for Piedmont College.
As usual, the Journal is also brimming with highlights of theatre productions, art shows and activities where our outstanding students and faculty showcase their skills in the community, with area businesses and in regional and national competitions – both academic and athletic. Piedmont College is “world class” in many ways! We always celebrate when our Piedmont College alumni return to campus, and the 2014 Alumni Weekend was no different. Inside you will learn about our fun and successful Alumni Weekend with photos, Alumni Association Award winners and a special spotlight on PC Alum Mike Mansfield, who has made his mark as a business leader. Princeton University President Woodrow Wilson believed the goal of academic endeavors was service. If you read this issue of the Journal carefully you’ll find Piedmont College’s mission of inquiry, service, and legacy realized on every page. Enjoy!
Much like Princeton, Piedmont College is dedicated to bringing its excellence and distinction in the form of service, to the world as well as the state of Georgia. Inside, you will also find a story about Piedmont College’s late February trek to the west coast to present the 7th Annual Religion and the Liberal Arts Conference in partnership with Congregational churches in
Dr. James F. Mellichamp
SPRING 2014
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