Covenant College News & Events

Commencement 2010

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:41:23 -0400

Commencement is a momentous occasion when we at Covenant join our graduates and their families and friends in celebrating the accomplishments of these last years, thanking God for His grace and provision, and looking ahead to His purposes in the lives of our graduates. At Covenant, we earnestly believe that the One "who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion

Dr. Jim Schaap, Nick Barker Writer in Residence, To Give Public Reading

jallen — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:42:47 -0500

Dr. Jim Schaap returns to Covenant for a reading on the evening of March 16.

Debate Society Members Place 1st and 2nd in National Tournament

jallen — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:58:28 -0500

Covenant students Susanna Griffith '13 and Zach Robbins '12 earned 1st and 2nd place awards, respectively, in the National Christian College Forensics Invitational.

Campus Preview Weekend, April 15-17

jallen — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:45:16 -0500

Prospective students and their parents are invited to attend Campus Preview Weekend to experience Covenant firsthand.

Students Circle the Globe for Break on Impact

jallen — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:22:27 -0500

Students, faculty, and staff spread out across the United States and abroad this spring break as part of Covenant's Break on Impact program.

Educators Conference

jallen — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:25:07 -0500

The Education Department of Covenant College is pleased to present Dr. D. Bruce Lockerbie as guest speaker for the Educators Conference on March 4, 2010.

Fulbright Scholar Elizabeth Tubergen '08 Exhibits Art in Chattanooga

jallen — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:00:48 -0500

Fulbright scholar Elizabeth Tubergen '08 returns from Iceland to Chattanooga for one week to set up an exhibition of her artwork at the AVA Gallery.

Covenant Presents West Side Story

jallen — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:29:00 -0500

The Department of Music and the Musical Theatre Club present the American Broadway classic West Side Story on March 18-20, 25 and 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dora Maclellan Brown Memorial Chapel.

Marriage, Family & Community Conference

jallen — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:50:45 -0500

Covenant College hosts its annual Marriage, Family & Community Conference February 24-26, 2010, with guest speaker Dr. James Coffield.

Dr. Coffield is associate professor of counseling at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL.

2008-2009 President's Report

jallen — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:45:26 -0500

Covenant College's 2008-2009 President's Report is now available online.

Click here to see the report, including President Nielson's summary of the year, a financial synopsis, and recognition of donors.

Professor Steve Corbett Interviewed about Haiti on NPR's Talk of the Nation

jallen — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:54:22 -0500

Covenant College community development professor Steve Corbett gave an interview on how to help Haitians on National Public Radio's Talk of the Nation on February 15, 2010.

Covenant Theatre Presents Lucifer

jallen — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:25:39 -0500

Covenant College's Department of Theatre and Film Studies presents Joost van den Vondel's 17th century play Lucifer in the Sanderson Hall auditorium on February 19-20 and 26-27.

Students Host Benefit Concert for Haiti

jallen — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:38:05 -0500

Covenant College students are hosting a concert to benefit the Haitian people following the devastating earthquake in that country.

Lendol Calder to Present WIC Lectures on American Consumer Culture

jallen — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:08:07 -0500

Dr. Lendol Calder, professor in history at Augustana College, will give the WIC Lectures at Covenant College February 11-12, 2010.

Covenant's Chalmers Center Hosts "Haiti: Helping Without Hurting" Webinars

jallen — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:50:15 -0500

The authors of a paradigm-shifting book on the causes of and solutions to the problem of poverty will host a special three-part webinar designed to help churches, relief agencies, and individuals respond to the crisis in Haiti by helping the Haitian people to take ownership of the rebuilding process.

Debate Society Performs Well in Competition

jallen — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:22:22 -0500

The Covenant College Debate Society once again placed well in the Communicator Classic tournament at Patrick Henry College January 22-23, 2010.

Covenant Arts Concert Canceled Due to Weather

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:02:27 -0500

The Covenant Arts concert with pianist Teresa Walters, previously scheduled for January 29, 2010, has been canceled due to inclement winter weather.

Dr. Walter Moberly To Give Lecture Series Feb. 1-2

jallen — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:54:43 -0500

Covenant College welcomes guest speaker Dr. Walter Moberly February 1-2, 2010, for a series of lectures on the Old Testament and spiritual theology.

Covenant Supporting Relief Efforts for Haiti

jallen — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:20:40 -0500

Following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, the Covenant College community seeks to support relief efforts for the Haitian community.

Schaap Is Nick Barker Writer in Residence

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:50:00 -0500

Dr. Jim Schaap, a professor of English at Dordt College, is Covenant College's 2010 Nick Barker Writer-in-Residence.

Four Retired Faculty Members Honored With Emeritus Status

jallen — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:32:45 -0500

Four recently retired members of the Covenant College faculty have been awarded emeritus status.

Covenant's board of trustees, upon recommendation from the administration, named Drs. Ray Clark, Paul Hesselink, Jack Muller, and Doug Sizemore professors emeriti.

Point of Departure: Art Exhibit, Reception & Lecture

jallen — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:34:16 -0500

Point of Departure, an exhibition of the work of Chattanooga sculptor John McLeod, will be on display January 21-March 8, 2010, in the Covenant College art gallery on the second floor of Kresge Memorial Library.

Dean's List, Fall 2009

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:24:42 -0500

Covenant College congratulates the following students on their academic achievement for the Fall 2009 term. These students are included on Covenant’s Dean’s List because they have earned a term grade point average of 3.30 or higher as a full time student taking twelve or more credit hours. We are proud to recognize the following students and their dedication to Covenant’s history of aca

Parents Weekend

jallen — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:47:16 -0500

Covenant College will host Parents Weekend February 19-21, 2010.

This is a time each spring semester when parents of Covenant students are invited to campus to visit with their sons and daughters, participate in structured gatherings and activities just for them, and get a taste of campus life.

Covenant Arts Presents Pianist Teresa Walters, January 29

admin — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:01:38 -0500

Greetings,

Dr. Nicholas Barker, 1937-2009

admin — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:50:08 -0500

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Debate Society Competitors Place High in Tournament, Qualify for Nationals

jallen — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:48:09 -0500

Covenant College's young Debate Society made an impressive showing at a recent competition, and three Covenant students qualified for the national tournament.

Covenant College Christmas Schedule

jallen — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:48:19 -0500

Most departments and offices at Covenant College, including the admissions office, will be closed from December 24, 2009, through January 3, 2010.

Spring 2010 New Student Orientation

jallen — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:46:09 -0500

Covenant College will host LAUNCH: New Student Orientation beginning January 9, 2010, for students who are newly enrolling for the spring semester.

Christmas Concert, Dec. 10

jallen — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:34:12 -0500

Covenant College's Department of Music presents a Christmas concert with the Covenant Chora

Men's and Women's Soccer Teams Win Regionals, Advance to NCCAA National Tournament

jallen — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:24:45 -0500

Both Covenant College's men's and women's soccer teams won their regional tournaments and are advancing to the NCCAA national tournament in Kissimmee, Florida, December 2-5, 2009.

Three Covenant Faculty Receive Grant to Conduct Research on Educational Leadership

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:39 -0500

Social research organization Cardus recently awarded a grant of $25,000 to Covenant College Professors Jack Beckman (education), James Drexler (education),

Covenant Receives $4 Million Gift, $1 Million Foundation Grant

jallen — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:38:46 -0500

Covenant College has received a $4 million gift from the estate of Mr. Lowell Andreas and a $1 million grant from a foundation that wishes to remain anonymous.

Jazz Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra in Concert

jallen — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:51:21 -0500

Covenant College's Department of Music presents the Covenant Jazz Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra in concert Thursday, November 19, 2

Covenant's Financial Aid Commitment

jallen — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:38:44 -0500

Beginning with new students in the fall of 2010, Covenant College is pleased to commit to providing at least $5,000 in grant and/or scholarship aid to families who have an adjusted gross income of

Brad Voyles Promoted to VP for Student Development

jallen — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:31:24 -0500

President Niel Nielson is pleased to announce the promotion of Brad Voyles to the role of vice president for student development/dean of students at Covenant College on November 5, 2009.

Drama Association Presents Adaptation of Dorothy Sayers' Plays

jallen — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:01:40 -0500

The Covenant College Drama Association will perform a staged reading of an adaptation of two plays from Dorothy Sayers' Man Born to be King on November 12-14 and 20, 2009, at 8:00 p.m.

Alumna Receives Fulbright Award to Make Art in Iceland

jallen — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:41:32 -0400

Covenant College alumna Elizabeth Tubergen '08 was awarded a U.S. Fulbright Student Scholarship to Iceland.

Covenant Hosts a Series of Conversations on the Arts

jallen — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:33:15 -0400

During the fall 2009 semester, the Covenant College faculty is hosting "Minding the Audience," a series of five lectures and conversations focused on the arts.

Covenant Hosts Madrigal Dinners

jallen — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:04:24 -0400

The music department of Covenant College will present its annual Madrigal Dinners on December 3, 4, and 5, 2009,

Dr. Stephen Holmes to Give Reformation Day Lectures

jallen — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:02:57 -0400

Hip-Hop Artist Shai Linne Presents Concert

jallen — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:18:49 -0400

Covenant College welcomes Christian hip-hop artist Shai Linne to campus on Friday, October 23, 2009. Linne will perform in chapel at 11:00 a.m.

Covenant Launches New Career Center

jallen — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:18:34 -0400

Covenant College recently hired Anthony Tucker '99 to direct the read more

Covenant College Sunday, Oct. 18

jallen — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:26:28 -0400

The General Assemby of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) has designated October 18, 2009, as Covenant College Sunday.

Covenant Arts Presents Alison Brown Quartet

admin — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:31:11 -0400

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Covenant Basketball Hosts Midnight Madness

jallen — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:50:41 -0400

On Thursday, October 15, at 8:30 p.m.

Close To Home: Art Exhibition, Reception & Lecture

jallen — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:26:03 -0400

Close To Home, an exhibition of the works of Chattanooga State photographer Mark Wood and students, will be on display October 10-

Covenant Psychology Students Publish Research Article on Facebook Usage

jallen — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:16:00 -0400

Three Covenant College psychology students, Claudia Canales '

Covenant Theatre Presents The Caucasian Chalk Circle

jallen — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:38:44 -0400

Severe Rain Causes Portion of Bank To Collapse, Repairs Underway

jallen — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:42:50 -0400

On September 21, 2009, severe rain in the Chattanooga and North Georgia region caused a small portion of the bank on the eastern edge of Covenant College's campus on Scenic Highway to collapse, just south of the College's main entrance. No one was injured. The affected portion of Scenic Highway is closed while the Georgia Department of Transportation is on site, working to have the road ready fo

H1N1 Flu Precautions and FAQ

jallen — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:42:13 -0400

Though no Covenant students have tested positive for the flu, Covenant College is encouraging all community members to take precautions to prevent the spread of flu and flu-like illnesses.

Homecoming 2009

admin — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:21:34 -0400

Covenant College alumni are invited to attend Homecoming October 9-10, 2009!

Campus Preview Weekend

admin — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:25:12 -0400

Covenant College invites prospective students and their families to attend Campus Preview Weekend October 1-3, 2009.

Boston Brass in Concert, Sept. 25

admin — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:59:42 -0400

As Covenant Arts enters its fifth season, we celebrate the musical accomplishments of America

Covenant Installs, Promotes Faculty Members

jallen — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:21:47 -0400

From left, Vice President Jeff Hall, Professor Elaine Tinholt, Professor Amy Bagby, and President Niel Nielson

Seventh Annual Covenant College Atlanta Braves Game

jallen — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:27:53 -0400

Covenant College alumni, students, and friends will gather Saturday, September 19, 2009, at Atlanta's Turner Field for the Seventh

Professors Corbett and Fikkert Give Radio Interview on New Book

jallen — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:02:15 -0400

Moody Radio recently interviewed Covenant College community development professors Steve Corb

Neal Conference Brings Rev. Stafford Carson, Musician Andrew Peterson

jallen — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:34:17 -0400

Covenant College hosts the annual Neal Conference on True Spirituality September 14-18, 2009, with guest speaker Rev. Stafford Carson and guest musician Andrew Peterson.

Sociology Students Conduct Ethnographic Research in Greece

jallen — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:02:51 -0400

From left, Kip Burdette ’11, Brittany Luther ’10, Kelsey M
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U.S.News & World Report Again Ranks Covenant #4

jallen — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:14:36 -0400

In its 2010 edition of America's Best Colleges, U.S.News & World Report once again ranks Covena
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Art Professor Jeffrey Morton Curates Show in Chattanooga

jallen — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:56:43 -0400
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