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April 28, 2009 Harding to receive Outstanding Center of Influence awardSEARCY, Ark.⎯The Arkansas National Guard will recognize HardingUniversity as an Outstanding Center of Influence at the Freedom Salute ceremony on Sunday, May 3, at 3:30 p.m. in Benson Auditorium. Executive Vice President Dr. James W. Carr will accept the award presented by the 2nd Battalion, 153rd Infantry, 39th Brigade Combat Team, in recognition of Harding’s support to the unit and guardsmen of Searcy. The Outstanding Center of Influence is an individual or organization chosen by the unit itself for their assistance to soldiers during mobilization. According to Maj. Greg Pelts, it’s only natural that Harding should receive such an award. “Our battalion headquarters is here in Searcy, and Harding has hosted many of our ceremonies in the past,” says Pelts. “The University has been very eager to help us on a variety of occasions.” The University will receive a framed mosaic American flag print at the ceremony. The award is only presented during a unit’s Freedom Salute Ceremony, post mobilization, about three months after their return home. Ten individuals and organizations will receive influence awards at the ceremony. Harding had a record enrollment this year of more than 6,500 students from 48 states and 52 foreign countries. It is the largest private university in Arkansas and attracts more National Merit Scholars than any other private university in the state. Harding also maintains campuses in Australia, Chile, England, France/Switzerland, Greece, Italy and Zambia. |
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