News about "community"

East Texas Baptist University held the inaugural Good Samaritan Luncheon on Tuesday, May 1 to recognize Mission Marshall Director Misty Scott and City of Marshall Public Works Director J.C. Hughes for their servant leadership in Marshall. Scott, introduced by Central Baptist Church-Marshall Retired Senior Pastor Wallace Watkins, and Hughes, introduced by City of Marshall Interim City Manager Jack Redmon, were selected by ETBU as the first recipients of the Good Samaritan Award, inspired by the parable in Luke 10:25-37. 

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.