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Takoma Park, MD (November 19, 2014) Washington Adventist University’s annual Christmas Concert on December 5 at 7:30 p.m. is free and open to the public. Students from the university’s Music Department will perform traditional Christmas music, along with pieces that reflect the spirit of the season. There will be performances by the Pro Musica of …

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University group addresses community needs through business concepts Takoma Park, Md. (October 30, 2014) The Washington Adventist University (WAU) Enactus team has been awarded a $1,500 grant to support its Uncap Opportunities for Women project. The funding will support the team’s efforts in helping women-owned businesses in the Long Branch area of Takoma Park, assisting …

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Five Year Increase Exceeds 67 Percent Takoma Park, Md. (October 28, 2014) The number of graduate students enrolled at Washington Adventist University (WAU) this fall is a record number for the School of Graduate and Professional Studies, which offers convenient evening classes to accommodate the needs of working adults.  The 181 graduate students who registered …

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University group addresses community needs through business applications Takoma Park, Md. (October 28, 2014) The Washington Adventist University (WAU) Enactus team was recently awarded a $1,500 grant from Walmart, as part of the company’s “Walmart Women’s Economic Empowerment” project. The funds will support the WAU Enactus team’s collaborative work with Adventist Community Services of Greater …

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University group addresses community needs through business concepts Takoma Park, Md. (October 28, 2014) Sam’s Club recently awarded a $1,500 grant to the Washington Adventist University (WAU) Enactus team. Part of the “Sam’s Club Step Up for Small Business” project, the grant will support the team’s Flower Facelift effort to help struggling businesses along Flower …

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One of the most recognizable literary magazines of the modernist period Takoma Park, Md. (October 23, 2014) The Honors Program of Washington Adventist University is hosting an exhibition and lecture to mark the 100th Anniversary of BLAST magazine, one of the most recognizable publications to emerge from London during the modernist period, with its distinctive …

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First Meeting to Take Place at 6th Annual NACSW Convention November 6-9 Takoma Park, Md. (October 15, 2014) A forum for Adventist social workers will be launched on November 7 at 1 p.m. as part of the 6th Annual North American Association of Christians in Social Work (NACSW) Convention, which will take place from November …

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Takoma Park, Md. (October 15, 2014) The Washington Adventist University (WAU) 2nd Annual Great Teacher’s Symposium on October 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, will feature Valencia College President Sandford C. Shugart, Ph.D. as the keynote speaker. His presentation will focus on student success, progression and retention strategies.  In addition to being president of …

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Feat matched by fewer than a dozen other schools in the nation Takoma Park, Md. (October 13, 2014) Washington Adventist University (WAU) has improved its graduation rate over the past five years by 67 percent, a feat matched by fewer than a dozen other institutions of higher education in the nation that offer bachelor’s and …

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October 22 Keough Lectureship and Exhibit Free and Open to the Public Takoma Park, Md. (October 10, 2014) The Honors Program at Washington Adventist University (WAU) is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year by presenting a wide range of anniversary-themed programs that are free and open to the public. On Wednesday, October 22, the Honors …

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