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I couldn't be happier to call Harding my lifetime employer. Every day I am blessed to associate with colleagues who encourage. I am free to develop programs that excite young minds and teach students who in turn challenge me to be not only a better instructor but better servant. Coupled with an administration that supports me in every way, I have a game plan blessed by a loving God. I can’t describe how much I love being at Harding because for me, it isn’t work; it’s an opportunity.
I've been to other schools and have appreciated their support and dedication. I attend national conventions and have been selected for panels, presentations, awards, and programs many times. Yet these associations with excellent colleagues at other schools only strengthen my belief (in the words of Dorothy), “There's no place like Harding." Our common bond and dedication to a faithful God is incomparable.
Harding considers communication of prime importance – as demonstrated by our new designation as the College of Communication. Communication cuts across every discipline and every field of study. Examining leaders in business, politics, education, entertainment, and the media – their excellence is usually noted by talent in communication. With new digital technologies of sight, sound, and interactivity, communication has a whole new direction, and we are excited to embrace the challenges of the future.
One of our greatest ongoing challenges for the ten majors under the communication umbrella is simply funding. We engage in constant revision and change to meet the goals of a hungry marketplace for the graduates, but this means we are also constantly searching for the means to upgrade equipment and even expand into new horizons.
Would you partner with us to meet this challenge?
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Fall Musical – Harding has an aggressive performing arts schedule which benefits both the university community as a whole and students. Between 100-150 students are involved every year in the fall musical. Only perhaps a third of those involved are on the stage while the rest use (and frequently learn) a wide range of creative skills in everything from construction to playing orchestral music. We would like to recognize any sponsorship gifts in our program.
- Sponsor a Costume –$150
- Sponsor two Costumes –$300
- Sponsor five Costumes –$750
- Sponsor ten costumes -$1,500
- Sponsor a pianist to practice with the students –$1,000
- Sponsor a voice coach -$1,000
- Sponsor both voice coaches -$2,000
- Sponsor ticket printing costs -$1,000
- Sponsor program printing costs -$2,000
- Sponsor makeup for students -$1,000
- Sponsor lights and sound for one evening -$750
- Sponsor lights and sound for two evenings -$1,500
- Sponsor lights and sound for three evenings -$2,250
- Sponsor lights and sound for the entire musical -$3,000
- Sponsor the set for one performance -$3,000
- Sponsor the set for two performances -$6,000
- Sponsor the set for all performances -$12,000
- Sponsor purchasing of the rights to the play --$15,000
- Sponsor the entire fall musical --$60,000
Spring Sing – Arguably the highlight of the year for hundreds of students, it is virtually always in some stage of production, pre-production, or post-production. Almost 800 students perform on stage while another 200 work off of it to create a quality experience. Costumes, props, make up, vocal performances, musical performances, musical fees for rights, and a long list of other items create a variety of needs. As with the musical, this is a time when Harding is able to help students form life long memories and even recruit future students for the University. Any gift is an investment. We would like to recognize any gifts in our program.
- Sponsor a Spring Sing Costume –-$20
- Sponsor two Spring Sing Costumes –$40
- Sponsor five Spring Sing Costumes –$100
- Sponsor ten Spring Sing Costumes –$200
- Sponsor twenty or more Spring Sing Costumes -$400 (or more)
- Sponsor a club of your choice for their Spring Sing Costumes (please contact us for more information on this option) – communication@harding.edu or 501-279-4445.
- Sponsor Spring Sing trophies and awards -$1,000
- Sponsor one set for performances -$2,000
- Sponsor two sets -$4,000
- Sponsor three sets -$6,000
- Sponsor five sets -$10,000
- Sponsor all sets -$20,000
- Sponsor costs for hosts and hostesses for one performance -$1,500
- Sponsor hosts and hostesses for two performances -$3,000
- Sponsor hosts and hostesses for all performances -$6,000
- Sponsor Spring Sing tickets for one performance -$750
- Sponsor tickets for two performances -$1,500
- Sponsor all Spring Sing tickets -$3,000
- Sponsor programs for one performance -$2,500
- Sponsor programs for two performances -$5,000
- Sponsor programs for all performances -$10,000
- Sponsor a judge (food, travel, hotel) -$200
- Sponsor two judges -$400
- Sponsor five judges -$1,000
- Sponsor ten judges -$2,000
- Sponsor all judges -$4,800
Radio Station – The Harding radio station services a diverse audience. Used primarily for educational purposes with our Public Relation majors, Advertising majors, Electronic media majors, and even Bible majors, it is open to all students with a desire to add another element to their overall education as well as their resume. It also is a great public relations tool for Harding because there are a great many listeners who tune into this station we could not reach any other way. We broadcast every university and Harding Academy game and promote good news and events on campus. We are even on the Internet where our students on campuses around the world sometimes listen when they are feeling homesick. If you would like to listen, simply follow and bookmark this link http://www.harding.edu/
- Sponsor the station’s dedicated phone line for one month –$30
- Sponsor the phone line for two months -$60
- Sponsor the phone line for a semester -$150
- Sponsor the phone line for an academic year -$300
- Sponsor the Music licensing/copyright fees. Based on what we play, we are charged flat fees monthly of $160 by BMI and the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers.
- Sponsor transmitter and frequency fee for one month -$4,000
- Sponsor transmitter and frequency fee for three months -$12,000
- Sponsor the transmitter and frequency fee for a semester -$20,000
- Sponsor electricity for the 25,000 watt signal for one month -$850
- Sponsor electricity for the 25,000 watt signal for two months -$1,700
- Sponsor electricity for the 25,000 watt signal for a semester -$4,250
Invest Time
Speak to a Class/Mentor – It is always helpful for our students to hear from our graduates. What is it like in their particular segment of the communication field? What about their successes – and the failures – have been most instructive? Students not only pick up invaluable wisdom, but they also have a chance to make decisions whether or not this field is for them. This is obviously critical considering they are paying thousands of dollars every year to take classes toward a specific major, and if they pick something which is not as satisfying as hoped – it will shape much of the rest of their lives. Obviously there would not be space to accommodate everyone because we continue to teach and have a curriculum we must cover. However, if you have an interest, please contact us at communication@harding.edu or 501-279-4445.
Mentor a Student – You don’t have to be able to be on campus or speak to a class to make a difference. Would you consider mentoring a student in your field? Would you consider simply being willing to pick up the phone and answer their questions? Would you be willing to correspond via e-mail? If you have been in your field and in the job force for very long, you undoubtedly have those to whom you owe a great deal. You are indebted to them for ‘showing you the ropes’ or dealing kindly with you when you made a mistake. Why not return the favor to someone who is eager to learn? Why not make a real impact in someone else’s life? Why not join us in our ministry to train the next generation of leaders not only in our professions but even at many local congregations? Please contact us at communication@harding.edu or 501-279-4445.