News about "community"

East Texas Baptist University celebrated the 2018 Arbor Day on Thursday, April 26 by planting three Live Oak trees in memory of the late ETBU graduate ('05), Tiger Baseball player James Morgan, who lost his life at the age of 29 in an airplane crash in 2012. Nearly 60 students gathered to reflect on Scripture, pray, and plant trees. ETBU Student Body President Reid Adams read the story of creation from Genesis 1:1-13, and senior Dylan Sumpter prayed over the campus, community, and world. 

East Texas Baptist University united with Wiley College for Jubilate Deo on Friday, April 13. The concert featured a full orchestra and choirs from both institutions. Sponsored by Central Perks, Jack Cargill, Jucy's Hamburgers, Judge Richard and Christina Anderson, and Marshall News Messenger, the event emphasized the importance of community. 

East Texas Baptist University received recognition as a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effectively manage campus trees, connect with the community to foster urban forests, and engage the student population to utilize service learning opportunities centered on campus, community, and forestry efforts. ETBU is one of 28 Tree Campus USA colleges and universities in Texas, and one of over 350 Tree Campus USA colleges in America.

East Texas Baptist University held an Active Shooter Training with the Marshall Police Department (MPD) on Tuesday, February 7 for the staff of Student Affairs and University Security. The Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course, developed by ALERRT in 2004, provides strategies, guidance, and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event.

East Texas Baptist University was provided with a grant of $20,000 from the Texas Baptists Missions Foundation, the largest one-time donation given by the organization to ETBU for its Neighborhood Renewal Initiative, on Wednesday, January 31. Vice President for Texas Baptist Missions Foundation and Vice President for the Baptist World Alliance Jerry Carlisle and President for Texas Baptist Missions Foundation Bill Arnold presented the contribution during the University's chapel service. Teaching on Hebrews 12:1-3, Dr. Carlisle encouraged students to become who they were created to be.