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Methodist University Made Great Strides in 2013 R by DR. BEN HANCOCK MULogo11_H1C343 (.eps, .gif): First Mo n Rent FR th's Mention p EE! romo cod e NA001 to this o ffer. *restr icti redeem MILITARY ons may apply DISCOU AVAILABL NTS E! 1939 Skibo Road Fayetteville, NC 28314 3520 Bragg Boulevard Fayetteville, NC 28303 910-864-1151 910-867-1314 526 McArthur Road Fayetteville, NC 28311 1057 Rim Road Fayetteville, NC 28314 MULogo11_H1CK (.eps, .tif, .gif): 910-488-6250 910-860-0040 Discover What's Hidden Behind the Gates MULogo11_H4CW (.eps, .gif): • Weddings, Holiday Parties, Anniversaries, Celebrations • Space accommodates up to 300 people Call to schedule an appointment to see the venue. MULogo11_H1CW (.eps,6775 .gif): 16 UCW DECEMBER 11-17, 2013 Irongate Drive • Fayetteville, NC 910.425.6667 www.gatesfour.com MULogo11_V1C343 (.eps, .gif): As we wrap up 2013 and another great year at Methodist University, I am thankful for progress we have made and the exciting changes coming in the New Year. We have record enrollment this fall including a record new student enrollment, a record number of students residing on campus, a record number of international students and a record number of Presidential Scholars. As president of Methodist University, I have the privilege of getting to know our students on a first-name basis. They come to MU from all parts of MULogo11_V1CK (.eps, .tif, have the world and walks of life. I've said many times, "We .gif): the best students in America, if not the world!" As I listen to the comments made by students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni and community members, I am hearing so many positive things about our university and the great strides we are making — not only in numbers, but more importantly in the continuous improvement of our programs and facilities. The "Culture of Excellence" is permeating our campus and is noticed by everyone. School of Health Sciences Our School of Health Sciences is expanding to prepare even more students for diverse careers as health care professionals. This year, we welcomed Dr. Todd Telemeco as the director of our proposed Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and Dr. Larry Goins as the director of our Nursing Program. The School of Health Sciences includes graduate and undergraduate degrees within various health care related fields including Physician Assistant Studies, Nursing, Health Care Administration, Athletic Training and Applied Exercise Science. The new Health Sciences Building will provide 34,000 square feet of academic program expansion space and will house the proposed Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy programs currently in the planning stages. MULogo11_V4CW (.eps, .gif): Winter Commencement We will celebrate Winter Commencement the weekend of Dec. 13 and 14. Our Commencement speaker this year is Charles Holmes, senior managing director for Global Capital Markets at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. in New York City. He is a native of Fayetteville and has extensive experience with global issues. He will offer a unique perspective to our graduates. During Commencement, we will also award the University Medallion to Dot Wyatt, a Fayetteville leader and great friend to the University. This year's Baccalaureate speaker is the Rev. David Blackman, the new senior pastor at Hay Street United Methodist Church. Glass Exhibit There's still time to see the studio glass exhibit, "Igneous Expressions," at the David McCune International Art Gallery at Methodist University, on display through Dec. 12. It is an amazing exhibit that has received statewide media coverage and is attracting visitors from throughout North Carolina. Coming up next will be the Picasso ceramics exhibit opening Feb. 13. Visit davidmccunegallery.org for more information. I've said many times, "I have the best job in America, the best students in America, and we live in the best community in America!" On behalf of Methodist University, our students, faculty and staff, we wish you and your family Happy Holidays. We DR. BEN HANCOCK. President of know 2014 will be our best Methodist University. Contributing Writer. year ever. COMMENTS? Editor@upancomingweekly. MULogo11_V1CW (.eps, .gif): com. WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM