Spire Magazine 2021

Spotlights

The Caudill School of Business and the School of Criminal Justice at Bluefield University launched a new concentration in justice administration under the Master of Business Administration (MBA). Alumna Dr. Lisa Robinson '07, serves as the director of the new program. Designed with working professionals in mind, the online specialization is focused on enhancing the skills and knowledge of criminal justice partners to further their careers within law enforcement, corrections, and other criminal justice organizations.

Bluefield University hosted the 29th Annual Duremdes Christian Emphasis Week, September 23-25, 2020, featuring three morning sessions of spiritual discourse led by artist and author, Nigel Darius. A native of Logan, WV, and a graduate of Marshall University, Darius lives a life of lucidity. Authentic, ambitious, and honest – he longed to share his life experiences by means of creativity. Darius believes that it is imperative that we collectively use our gifts to give back.

After serving Bluefield University for 11 years, Dr. Charles Priest, associate professor of music, announced his departure from Bluefield University at the end of the 2020-2021 academic year. During his tenure, Dr. Priest served as chair of the Department of Music and director of instrumental studies. He also taught music history, conducting, trumpet, and other instrumental courses and directed concert bands, jazz bands, stadium bands and orchestra, all while sharing his passion for music and inspiring students.

Bluefield University hosted its traditional Christmas at Bluefield music extravaganza on December 11, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Christmas at Bluefield was a virtual celebration of the birth of Christ through prerecorded choral performances, instrumental selections, and theatre production.

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