patients, 408 counseling patients and 14 dental patients, for a total of 1,163 patients. In addition, 242 requested prayer, 40 trusted Jesus Christ and six recommitted themselves. The growth in the number of clinics, volunteers and distribution of Bibles and other literature has increased dramatically. The strategic goal is to serve 10,000 people a year by 2015. At the current growth rate, however, it looks like SFC will exceed that goal next year.
Students, community members attend art and science forum During her freshman year, communications major Kelsey Leavitt kept a dangerous secret from everyone around her. On Oct. 15, the junior candidly shared her personal testimony about suffering from an eating disorder that nobody knew about. “I would go into the dining hall and fill my plate,” she said. “But I would challenge myself to leave hungry because I wanted to fit an image that was manufactured by advertisers and the media.” Approximately 125 people attended “The Skeleton in the Closet, The Intersection of Art and Science Explore: Body Image, Eating Disorders, Obesity and Pregnancy” event, which included a forum and an opening reception for the Psalm Visual Arts Gallery exhibit by the same name. The forum featured award-winning photographer Fritz Liedtke, who discussed how his struggle to understand his own eating disorder led to the photo exhibit, displayed at Corban between Oct. 15 and Nov. 21. Additionally, Corban associate professor of science Sarah Comstock, Ph.D., shared her groundbreaking research on unhealthy maternal eating patterns and their effects not only on children, but also on grandchildren.
Alumna wins top honor in credit union executive competition On Nov. 6, Corban University alumna Amanda Brenneman, ‘12, learned she won the top prize in the Next Top Credit Union Executive competition. She works as a business development officer for MaPS Credit Union based in Salem, Ore. The prize includes $20,000 in executive leadership training and more. She was selected from hundreds of applicants internationally to 15, and finally, five who submitted videos, garnered votes from online supporters and gave personal presentations to credit union executives in an effort to win the grand prize. As she moves through the corridors of MaPS Credit Union’s Salem, Ore., headquarters, the confident 28-year-old Adult Degree Programs alumna talks casually about her recent trips to Washington, D.C., and Florida as a lobbyist on behalf of credit unions in the United States. She works as a business development officer, and in February, she was selected as one of 19 credit union employees under age 35 in the United States and the United Kingdom to represent the industry. “The trip was definitely career changing,” Brenneman said. “I had the
opportunity to address Senator Jeff Merkley in front of the Oregon constituents. I was able to meet Representative Kurt Schrader and sit on his couch with a group to talk to him about our desire to defend credit unions’ tax status, among many other issues.” In May, she spoke about the Buy Local program to a national audience of credit union CEOs, presidents and other executives in Florida. When she started in Corban’s Adult Degree Programs, Brenneman wasn’t planning to work in the financial industry. She initially wanted to serve as a trauma counselor for survivors of human trafficking, but admitted an internship with Called to Rescue changed her mind. “While I was there, I realized God did not equip me with the skills to counsel victims of trauma,” she said. “I realized I was drawn to the business and inner workings of running a non-profit.” This internship gave her the opportunity to write grant proposals and speak to the public about the agency’s mission. During Corban’s 2012 commencement ceremony, she was recognized for her efforts and named the ADP Distinguished Graduate. Brenneman’s passion for the cause didn’t end with her internship and graduation. She currently works with Called to Rescue as a grant writer, with duties that include writing applications for funding that could potentially be used as part of a $48 million matching grant to help human trafficking victims. She also serves as a board member for POLE Gems in Salem, which ministers to men and women working in the adult entertainment industry.
Longtime Corban trustee passes away On Oct. 11, Corban University lost a friend and servant when Anna Lorete Bauman Herrman passed away at the age of 82. Herrman served for 18 years on Corban’s Board of Trustees and was one of the first two women who were invited onto the board. She and her husband, Keith Herrman encouraged young people to seek out a Bible-based higher education by establishing scholarships and grants for students. She was born Jan. 16, 1931, in Grand Junction, Colo., and worked as a teacher on the Oregon Coast until 1958. In 1957, she married Keith Herrman. They lived most of their lives in the Connell, Wash., area. Throughout her life, she was a strong advocate for education, arts and music. She was involved in church and community activities and leadership roles. Herrman also loved to travel and had a strong desire to see God’s creation throughout the world. A memorial service was held Oct. 26 in Connell. The family requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the following two memorial funds. Building Fund First Baptist Church of Connell P.O. Box 68 Connell, WA 99326
Herrman Family Grant Corban University Advancement Office 5000 Deer Park Drive SE Salem, OR 97317
509-234-2131
Darrel White 503-589-8186 dwhite@corban.edu
9