Experiential Learning

Why I Give: Summer Crick ’14

Hometown and residenceMadisonville, Ky. EducationMaster of Science, Public Administration, University of EvansvilleBachelor of Science, Psychology, Kentucky Wesleyan College CareerCommunity development director, City of Madisonville Community involvement• 2018 president, Hopkins County Young Professionals• Board member, Junior Achievement of West Kentucky and Hopkins County Regional Chamber of Commerce• Member, 2018 Class of Leadership Hopkins County• Member, Madisonville…

Kentucky Wesleyan to host Wesleyan Way Day of Service followed by #GivingTuesday

For the third consecutive year, Kentucky Wesleyan College will host the Wesleyan Way Day of Service on Monday, Nov. 27, followed by #GivingTuesday on Nov. 28. Last year’s two-day event included Wesleyan students, faculty and staff who provided 320 hours toward service projects throughout the community while raising over $147,000 for the College.

Colleges uniting for service effort

By Bobbie Hayse Messenger-Inquirer | Jun 6, 2017 Area colleges and universities are pushing forward with a united effort to provide students easier access to volunteer opportunities.

Spring 2017 Marketing and Social Media Internship Projects

This past semester, three Wesleyan students took part in an on campus Marketing and Social Media Internship. Take a look at all the highlights from their internship experiences below! Logan Ayer Shelby Settle Nicole Venema If you have an interest in marketing or social media and would like to be part of this new internship…

KWC grad lends skills to shelter for hot breakfasts

By Angela Oliver Messenger-Inquirer  |  May 6, 2017 Before the sun reaches its place in the sky on some mornings, Taylor Garcia-Grisham is on his way from his third-shift job at Kroger to one he created out of a local need. The aroma of cinnamon and butter floated through St. Benedict’s Shelter on Wednesday as…

Kentucky Wesleyan College to present “Stories of Soldiers”

The Kentucky Wesleyan College English and Theatre programs will present “Stories of Soldiers,” 10-minute vignettes featuring the experiences of local soldiers on Saturday, April 22, at 2 p.m. at the Theatre Workshop of Owensboro Trinity Center at 407 W. Fifth St. Beth Demunbrun, head of the Wesleyan Theatre Program, and English professor Tamara Coy are…

Kentucky Wesleyan launches Bonner Leaders program

Kentucky Wesleyan College is pleased to announce the launch of a Bonner Leaders program. Bonner Leaders is nationally recognized community engagement and leadership development program where students are placed at local non-profit organizations working on an issue or cause of interest for 8-10 hours a week. In addition, participating students attend weekly workshops aimed at…

Kentucky Wesleyan launches Marketing and Social Media Internship Program

Kentucky Wesleyan College launched a Marketing and Social Media Internship Program in the Marketing Department this semester, under the direction of Vice President of Admissions and Financial Aid Jeremy Pittman and Director of Marketing and Communications April Ray. The internship provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn and engage in all aspects of marketing…

Junior Cornelia Thomas Selected for Newman Civic Fellowship

Junior Cornelia Thomas ’18 has been selected for the 2017 Newman Civic Fellowship, a one-year fellowship for community-committed college students from Campus Compact member institutions in 39 states and Washington D.C.  Cornelia was nominated by President Darrel. Read his nomination and her personal statement. Meet Cornelia Thomas ’18 Interviewed by Kenzie Tomes, public relations intern and Apollo…