Florence Nightingale set a standard of caring for all nurses to follow. Often called "the Lady with the Lamp," Nightingale paved the way for the heroic work of nurses today. Her compassion set her apart from others as she gained her famous moniker for checking in on her patients by lamplight, often writing letters to loved ones at home on their behalf.
Community members of Decatur [Ill.] are seeing several colorfully constructed pianos at various locations around the city that serve a therapeutic purpose, both musically and artistically.
Millikin University's School of Music is known for bringing relevant, performance-based opportunities to all facets of music education. Students not only practice their craft in the classroom and perform on stage, but they engage with a community of musicians and beyond.
On Sept. 29, Millikin University's Center for Academic & Professional Performance (CAPP) hosted their annual fall Career & Internship Fair inside the University Commons. The fair featured more than 30 prospective employers across diverse industries and regions, helping students explore a variety of future career options.
The Millikin University Center for Entrepreneurship and Women in Business student organization will host the first Millikin Makers Market on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Oberhelman Center for Leadership Performance located on the 1st floor of the University Commons on Millikin's campus. The event is free and open to the public.
Millikin University wrestlers are helping make a difference in the local Decatur (Ill.) community by working with members of the Decatur Police Department and how the department approaches public safety.
Millikin University President Dr. Jim Reynolds was a recent guest on NowDecatur's Byers & Co. on Oct. 6 where he shared details regarding the growth of campus, the value of Millikin University to the local community and what has been developing since becoming president.