by Leslie Baynes A standing-room only crowd enjoyed Dr. Michael Ward’s talk on his acclaimed book Planet Narnia last week. While people gathered, they heard “Jupiter” from Gustav Holst’s suite “The Planets” as a sort of non-verbal, sublimal introduction of what was to come. Dr. Ward asked several key questions before addressing the Chronicles of Narnia themselves: What … [Read more...] about Public Lecture Reveals a Secret behind “The Chronicles of Narnia”
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By Jack Llewellyn I just learned recently that Jim Moyer has been selected for the Missouri State Foundation Award for Excellence in Teaching, the university's highest honor in teaching. A professor in Religious Studies, who was chair of the department for more than two decades, it is hard to imagine a teacher more deserving than Jim. In the past, Jim has received … [Read more...] about Jim Moyer Wins Teaching Award
Nicki Donnelson, Missouri State Communications, interviewed Dr. Michael Ward for the Missouri State Journal on KSMU. The interview was broadcast on KSMU this morning and will be aired on various stations around town, but you can listen to the interview now! Interview with Michael Ward You can also find this on www.news.missouristate.edu under podcasts, and at … [Read more...] about KSMU Interviews Upcoming Speaker Dr. Michael Ward on Missouri State Journal