fall 2013
Inside
’Southern
BSC
Departments
2 Editor’s Note
4 Community News
7 Faculty News
10 Student News
12 Features
32 Alumni Affairs
36 Philanthropy
38 Athletics
43 ClassNotes
56 ’Southern Voices
’Southern magazine / Fall 2013 / Volume 39, Number 2 A Publication for Alumni and Friends
On the Cover
Today’s college students have grown up
with technology. They’ve never known
a world without computers, cellphones,
and other wireless electronics. To keep
up with this computer-savvy generation,
Birmingham-Southern has broken
new ground and delved into new
technology trends to provide greater
student engagement and classroom
learning. Read more about the college’s
technology advancements, including
the new Olin 205 classroom pictured
on the cover, on page 20.
Features
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Welcoming the Class
of 2017
Turning the traditional
classroom experience on its head
BSC tests innovative approaches
to learning
College kicks off Panther
Partnerships Mentoring Program
Celebrate game day
with these tailgating recipes
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