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Lander University's Bearcat therapeutic riding program held its annual horse show recently, an event that drew 18 riders and a large cheering section made up of family and friends who came out to show their support.

Lander University president Daniel Ball addresses retired members of the university's faculty and staff at the recent retirees brunch, which he hosts each year. Ball used the occasion to bring them up to date on new university initiatives and plans for the future. The brunch is also an opportunity for the retirees to meet and chat with former Lander colleagues.

People who have raised or grown up around horses agree that they can be good teachers who offer humans valuable lessons about life and everyday living. Students in a special education class at Emerald High School in Greenwood are finding that out firsthand at Lander University's Equestrian Center, where their interaction with horses is helping them improve their life skills.

The bug sculptures created by students in Lander University assistant professor of art Doug McAbee's advanced sculpture class have been installed at the Lander Art Corner, at the intersection of Edgefield Street and Maxwell Avenue, in Uptown Greenwood. McAbee, who said the assignment allowed his students to "stretch their abilities as public sculptors," added that he was "pleased with the skills the students were able to demonstrate."

Lander University held a farewell dinner recently for a group of educators from Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon in Bangkok, Thailand, who left for home after completing a one-month American Language and Cultural Studies institute created by Lander's Office of International Programs. Rajamangala is one of Lander's 11 sister schools in Asia.

For nearly 25 years, Meg's House in Greenwood has been a place where victims of domestic violence could find shelter and the help they need to rebuild broken lives. Since opening its doors in 1990, Meg's has welcomed Lander University students as volunteers working alongside the paid staff and helping provide services primarily to women and their dependent children.

Lander University graduated the largest class in its history when it conducted spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, April 20. The graduating class numbered 335 students.

A delegation of educators from Thailand, who have been taking part in an American Language and Cultural Studies institute at Lander University, appeared before an audience at the university on April 8 to share information about their culture, language and customs.

Lander University associate professor of environmental geology Dr. Dan Pardieck, left; Connie Edwards, president of the Greenwood chapter of People to People International; and Greenwood artist Gene Shirley enjoy themselves at this year's international dinner, held at Wesley Commons.

Lander University has inducted four graduating seniors and a service dog into Sigma Tau Delta, the English honor society. From left, Amy Strickland, of Gaston; Andi Mills, of Honea Path, and her service dog, Mr. Tibbs; Rose Cox, of Greenwood; and Andrew Dosher, of Pelzer. To be eligible, students must be English majors or minors and maintain an average of B or higher.