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Evangel makes changes to Student Development

August 13, 2008
Contact: Paul K. Logsdon, director of public relations and publications (417) 865-2815, ext. 7292

Springfield, Mo. — Evangel’s Student Development Division has recently undergone changes with the combination of departments and addition of new staff.

Departments formerly known as Student Life and Student Activities have merged to create the Department of Community Life, led by Gina Rentschler, the former director of student life.

Rentschler also leads the new student orientation team. The all-new orientation is called “EU Launch” and takes place Aug. 22-26.

“Restructuring was made in order to function more efficiently and provide more coordinated service to support students,” said Dr. David Bundrick, vice president for student development.

The new Department of Community Life will be configured as follows:

Director of Community Life: Gina Rentschler
Administrative Assistant: Kim Burnett
Activities Director: Ryan Frierson
Commuter/International Student Director: Kent Ferguson
Residence Directors:
- Wendy Buttacy, Walther Hall
- Bert Capel, Krause Hall
- Steve and Janet Gause, Lewis Hall
- Kevin Praschan, Scott Hall
- Casey Shank, Burgess Hall
- Rachel Triska, Spence Hall.

Evangel University is a private, coeducational university that offers more than 100 undergraduate academic programs and eight master’s programs. Evangel draws students from all 50 states and abroad.

For more information, contact David Bundrick at 417-865-2715, ext. 7316 or Gina Rentschler at ext. 7317.