Five
new bicycles added for student check-out at Bailey Library
ABOVE: Members
of the Hendrix Bike Revolution student organization, Bailey Library faculty,
and Hendrix administration gather with Walmart representatives to celebrate the
new bicycles ready for use by Hendrix students. From left: Avery Meyer ’28, Ted
Bjurlin ’25, Hendrix Vice President for Advancement Meredith Brunen; local
Walmart managers Gary Nason, Andrea Newman, and Ryan Peters; Michael Lindsey of
the Walmart Foundation; Hendrix President Karen Petersen, Assistant Vice
President for Development Ben Carter, Director of the Library Britt Anne Murphy,
and Amelia Lindsey ’25.
CONWAY, Ark. (November
4, 2024) – Representatives from Walmart Corporate and Conway Walmart stores
visited Hendrix College recently to celebrate the impact of a recent $2,500 gift:
five new hybrid bicycles, now available for free check-out from Hendrix College’s
Olin C. Bailey Library.
The fleet is maintained
by Hendrix Bike Revolution, a student-run campus organization that offers free bicycle
tune-ups and repairs to help foster a more bike-friendly community. Hendrix
Bike Revolution team members Ted Bjurlin ’25, Amelia Lindsey ’25, and Avery
Meyer ’28 attended the check presentation ceremony and also played a key role
in assembling the new bikes with support from The
Ride, a local bike shop that
partnered with the organization.
“These bikes will
make a big difference in maintaining the fleet,” said Bjurlin, an avid cyclist
who began his Hendrix journey with a memorable ride from his hometown of Madison,
Wisconsin, to campus in August 2021. “It means we can offer more people the
chance to try out a bike and see how they like being able to get around the
area on two wheels.”
“Walmart is committed
to helping create bike-friendly communities, so this gift aligns with our goal to
make cities more accessible for cyclists,” said Michael Lindsey, Director of Government
Relations for Walmart. Ryan Peters, who manages the Walmart just a mile from
campus, added that he looks forward to seeing the new black and orange
Hendrix-branded bikes when students use them to visit the store.
“This gift from
Walmart strengthens our students’ access to Conway’s amenities and services, supporting
a more connected and vibrant community,” said Hendrix Vice President for
Advancement Meredith Brunen. “We are thrilled with Walmart’s partnership and
investment in transportation to enhance our students’ engagement with the City
of Colleges.”
About Hendrix
College
Founded in 1876,
Hendrix College is featured in Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will
Change the Way You Think About Colleges and celebrated among the country’s
leading liberal arts colleges for academic quality, engaged learning
opportunities and career preparation, vibrant campus life, and value. The
Hendrix College Warriors compete in 21 NCAA Division III sports. Hendrix has
been affiliated with the United Methodist Church since 1884. Learn more
at www.hendrix.edu.
“… Through engagement that
links the classroom with the world, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, justice, and
sustainable living, the Hendrix community inspires students to lead lives of
accomplishment, integrity, service, and joy.” —Hendrix College Statement of Purpose