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Faulkner University’s Annual Benefit Dinner presents Nikki Haley Faulkner University announced Nikki R. Haley, the former United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations, as the speaker for this year’s Annual Benefit Dinner. This year’s Benefit Dinner will be hosted at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center on October 3. Since it began more than 40 years ago, Faulkner University’s Annual Benefit Dinner continues to be a longstanding tradition and a red-letter event on the social calendar for Montgomery and the River Region, selling out to nearly 2,000 guests each year. Over the years, Faulkner has brought renowned politicians, jour- nalists, athletes, coaches, comedians and astronauts to speak in Montgomery. Haley will bring her Southern appeal as a native of South Carolina, where she was the first female and minority gov- ernor and her international experience on current issues from her time as a representative of the United Nations for what will be an exciting night. A champion of human rights, education reform and defending American interests, Nikki R. Haley served as a member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet and the National Security Council to help keep America safe. At the United Nations, Ambassador Haley ensured the American people saw value for their investment, in- troducing reforms that made the organization more efficient, transparent, and accountable. Tickets to hear Haley speak are on sale now. Proceeds from the dinner go to support the university, and student scholarships in particular. “Our annual Benefit Dinner is really the signature event of the university. It’s an opportunity for us to showcase our outstanding academic programs and our distinctive Christian mission and the investment we are trying to make into this community,” said Faulkner University President Mike Williams. “The most important outcome of the dinner is that we raise money for students to give themmore scholarships in order to provide them with a transfor- mative experience and to prepare the new emerging generation to make a tremendous difference in our world.” For tickets call 334-386-7257 or visit Faulkner.edu/haley. Faulkner University has been a part of Montgomery, Alabama since 1942 when it was known as Montgomery Bible College on Ann Street. It was renamed Alabama Christian College in 1953, and 11 years later the present property on the Atlanta Highway was purchased and renamed Faulkner University in 1985. From humble beginnings, the school has grown from one campus in Montgomery, to additional campuses in Birmingham, Mobile and Huntsville, as well as online. Faulkner University recently added the College of Health Sciences, which currently includes Speech and Language Pathology. Physicians Assistant, Occupational Ther- apy and Physical Therapy programs are being added over the next two years. The campus includes new buildings for classrooms and admin- istration, new residence halls and apartments, a student multiplex, modern facilities for the football, soccer, baseball and softball pro- grams. The university is home to six colleges: the Alabama Christian College of Arts and Sciences, the Harris College of Business and Executive Education, the V.P. Black College of Biblical Studies, the College of Education, the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law and the College of Health Sciences. Mission: Faulkner seeks to glorify God through the education of the whole person, emphasizing integrity of character in a caring Christian environment where every individual matters every day. We offer an engaging learning community transforming students for lives of faithfulness, accomplishment and purpose. Student Life: With over 30 student organizations, a variety of fun intramural sports, 10 Faulkner Eagles athletic teams, band, chorus, Study Abroad, a new student cinema room and student lounge and coffee house, service opportunities, and a big popula- tion of students who live in our new or remodeled residence halls, our friendly campus provides the full realm of campus life. Each of our academic departments offer a specialized honor so- ciety along with our renowned Great Books Honors program that is open to all majors. Visit Faulkner.edu for more information or call our Admissions Team at 334-386-7200, 1-800-879-9816 or email them at ad- missions@faulkner.edu . n 58 AL/ Metro 360 www.almetro360.com AL METRO 360 2019 College Guide .............................................................................