Evangel students attend Festival of Faith and Writing
May 15, 2008
Contact: Paul K. Logsdon, director of public relations and publications (417) 865-2815, ext. 7292
Springfield, Mo. — Ten Evangel University students attended the Festival of Faith and Writing at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich., April 17-19.
They traveled with Dr. Diane Awbrey, associate professor of English; Dr. Nathan Nelson and Dr. Jim Edwards, both professors of English; and Professor Emeritus Twila Edwards.
Calvin College hosts the biennial Festival of Faith and Writing to provide a forum for the discussion and celebration of faith represented in literature.
“Before I went to this conference, I saw the need for writers in the social work profession but couldn’t admit that perhaps I might be part of the answer to that need,” said Tristen Roberts, sophomore social work major from Tyler, Texas. “This conference gave me a sense of who I am, an idea of my place in the field of writing, and a vague but possible trajectory for my life as a writer and a social worker.”
Students who attended the conference include:
- Kalene Baker, sophomore English major from Burnsville, Minn.
- Emily Harris, senior English major from Richmond, Va.
- Catherine McGee, senior English major from Springfield, Mo.
- Phil Kallberg, junior English major from Boulder, Mont.
- Tristen Roberts, sophomore social work major from Tyler, Texas
- Brandon Call, sophomore social work major from Tippecanoe, Ohio
- Nicole Sparks, junior English and biblical studies double major from Strafford, Mo.
- Brian Knight, senior English education and biblical studies double major from Gladstone, Mo.
- Kara Knight, senior biblical studies major from Springfield, Mo.
- Rebecca Cahlik, senior English major from Edinburg, Texas
For additional information, contact Dr. Diane Awbrey at (417) 865-2815 ext. 8638.