Mention “improvisation” to most students at Greenville University, and thoughts run to Joyous Chaos, GU’s improvisational comedy troupe. But lately, other students on campus give Joyous Chaos a run for its money thinking quickly and responding: senior ministry majors serving in internships. This summer’s interns practiced Christian improvisation at every turn.
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Music, mistakes and mirth: More than 40 years with the Chicago Lyric Opera
Few classical singers make a living in opera, but Robert Prindle is one of the fortunate few. The bass-baritone has performed for more than 40 years with the Chicago Lyric Opera. He has worked as well with all other major professional music organizations in Chicago, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The onetime physics major, whoContinue reading “Music, mistakes and mirth: More than 40 years with the Chicago Lyric Opera”
Fishing by number: Hooked on competitive bass fishing
“People think we set up lawn chairs on the bank and fish with bobbers,” says Shane Campbell, who comes prepared to set the story straight on a sport that’s growing in popularity.
Meals for a Million: The surprising journey of a roofing contractor
One never knows where inspiration will lead. Just ask commercial roofing contractor Sam Rowley, owner of R&A Contracting in St. Louis. When Sam became aware of volunteer meal-packing efforts to combat hunger, he turned awareness into action by hosting meal-packing gatherings in R&A’s warehouse.
Alumni of GU’s MAE-Coaching program claim media attention
A master’s in coaching is all about upping your game in terms of influence in the moment and beyond.
A-maizing deception
Malawi’s sole focus on maize has created a dangerous dependency on the grain . . . Stories emerged of deaths due, not to a lack of food, but to fixation on maize as the sole solution.
A novel retirement, harrowing adventure
A woman’s remains discovered in a cesspit, a corpse in a hedge, a scholar who turns up dead in a river–welcome to Mel Starr’s second career as a medieval mystery novelist.
Delivering strength and peace all in a day’s work for military chaplains
“We don’t always need to have an answer, but we do need to be a source of strength.”
Fun and games at the Hungry Hippo
In one corner a detective uncovers a clue that puts a killer-professor named Plum behind bars for life. Across the way, a robber makes his way onto a settlement stealing untold wealth in sheep, bricks, and wood. Nearby, an art dealer shells out tens of thousands of dollars for Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” only to discover it’s a forgery. Meet the man who’s turned his passion for board games into joy for others.
Not a great internship experience? Not a problem
Internships are supposed to be about learning, acquiring skills and building a professional network, but what does an intern do when the experience falls far short of ideal?
Morris Sampler 