Lindenwood Magazine - Fall 2021

10 FALL 2021 EDITION THE LINDENWOOD 11 FALL 2021 EDITION THE LINDENWOOD LINDENWOOD PURSUES NURSING PROGRAM SUPPORTED BY MERCY A recent gift from Mercy supports the nursing program, projected to begin in Fall 2024. In support of the newly proposed program, Mercy committed an initial gift of $250,000. Lindenwood has outlined a rigorous business plan and timeline for the project. The program is in the process of seeking approval by the state, specialized accrediting agencies, Board of Nursing, and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). LINDENWOOD NAMED A COLLEGE OF DISTINCTION IN 2021–2022 COHORT Lindenwood University is honored to have yet again been recognized as one of the renowned Colleges of Distinction for its honorable commitment to engaged, experiential education for the 2021–2022 year. Colleges of Distinction is a one-of-a-kind guide for college- bound students, highlighting student-centered schools that traditional rankings often overlook. As an institution whose primary goals are based on student success and satisfaction, Lindenwood fits perfectly into the Four Distinctions: Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Community, and Successful Outcomes. LION PRIDE TAILGATE The 2021 football season was extra exciting this year with the Lion Pride Tailgate! Fans arrived early to each home game to enjoy live music, local vendors including 4 Hands Brewery, SugarFire BBQ, free swag, and more. The tailgating took place in the Field House parking lot and on the street outside of the stadium. Entrance to the tailgate was free for all and attendees were welcomed in bringing their own grills, games, and even their furry friends along. LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK On October 1, Busch Stadium hosted the inaugural Lindenwood Night at the Ballpark, where lions were invited to cheer on the St. Louis Cardinals as they took on the Chicago Cubs, rounding out a year-long partnership with the Cardinals. Ticket proceeds supported Lindenwood’s National Cheer and Dance teams, which performed prior to the first pitch being thrown out by Lindenwood’s very own President Porter. Attendees received a Lindenwood Night at the Ballpark t-shirt with their ticket purchase and were invited to the Rita Cabana Pavilion to mingle with fellow Lindenwood students, alumni, community members, and of course, Leo the Lion. LINDENGIVING DONATES 300 BACKPACKS Partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri, Lindenwood’s community outreach endeavor, LindenGiving, donated 300 backpacks at the start of the school year. Filled with essential supplies like binders, notebooks, and pens, in addition to basic hygiene products, the backpacks were distributed to students in need. “It’s really nice that we could come alongside the middle and high school students to donate needed supplies for them especially since these years of schooling can be quite difficult,” Chair of LindenGiving Beverly Porter said. PUBLIC HEALTH STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN DIAPER DRIVE Lindenwood’s Public Health Student Association (PHSA) partnered with Family Care Health Centers (FCHC), working alongside Community Health Director Mrs. Jill Taylor and Community Health Worker Project Lead Ms. LaReecia Carter. “PHSA decided to work alongside FCHC and participate in this diaper drive to help the St. Louis Diaper Bank, which provides free diapers to families in the St. Louis area,” PHSA President Carmen Vardeman said. “Being a mother myself, I know how expensive diapers can be and the struggle one may face when not having enough money to purchase them and the stress that this can lead to...PHSA knew that we had to help make a difference in the community. PHSA along with FCHC was able to collect and donate 4,174 diapers ranging from newborn to size 6 to the St. Louis Diaper Bank.” BASKING IN THE LINDENWOOD IN THE NEWS Linden BRANCHES LINDENWOOD IN THE COMMUNITY FUN FACTS ? Did you know that during the St. Louis World’s Fair, Lindenwood had a day dedicated to it? While the specific date is unknown, over 150 students and faculty met at the Missouri Building to celebrate Lindenwood’s noble history.