Judson Today Fall 2010

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STAFF WRITER Bethany Suckrow ‘09 LAYOUT AND PRODUCTION Kat Simmons ‘10 PHOTOGRAPHY Benjamin Glunz ‘10 Adam Ledyard Kevin Sherman ‘09 Cherise Taber ‘13

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SPORTS WRITER Adam Ledyard Director of Sports Information ALUMNOTES EDITOR Bonnie Bienert Director of Alumni Relations JUDSON UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION PRESIDENT Jerry B. Cain PROVOST & VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Dale H. Simmons

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Students Take on Social Justice Mission.................................................. 4 Students establish the Judson Chapter of International Justice Mission and tackle the big issues of social justice and human trafficking.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS AFFAIRS Laine Malmquist

JSO Elects New Student Body President.................................................. 6

VICE PRESIDENT FOR EXTERNAL RELATIONS Tory K. Gum

Judson Begins Blogging.................................................................................. 7

VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT LeAnn Pauley Heard Judson Today is a bi-annual magazine published by the Advancement Office at Judson University. Please send address changes and correspondence to Judson Today c/o Advancement Office, 1151 North State St., Elgin, IL 60123 or email mdulabaum@JudsonU.edu.

New Judson Student Organization President Jonathan Sera shares his faith testimony, his journey to Judson, and his vision for leading the student body.

Student blogger Erin Deremer introduces the newly created Judson blog.

A Leader’s Legacy Remembered.................................................................. 8 The university gives thanks for the life and leadership of beloved president emeritus, the late Dr. Harm A. Weber.

Haiti.........................................................................................................................14 The Judson community aids Haiti before and after the earthquake.

World Leaders Forum......................................................................................26 Judson introduces the inaugural World Leaders Forum on April 13, 2011.

The winter issue of Judson Today will be in an online-only format. Check back in February to find out the latest news about Judson!

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Faculty Sabbaticals and Accomplishments..........................................12 Sports Page..........................................................................................................20 Season Wrap-ups on Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Golf, and Track and Field.

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Students Take On Social Justice Mission

By Bethany Suckrow ‘09

“All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.” 2 Corinthians 5:18-20

Brian Cook, a senior Art major, was at the 2008 Leadership Summit at Willow Creek Community Church of South Barrington, Ill. when he first learned about International Justice Mission (IJM) from president and speaker Gary Haugen. Cook and the other

Above: Brian Cook works an IJM fundrais er. Right: Poster created

by Visual Communications student Anna Cooper promotes Judson IJM’s No Shave, No Slave November event.

Judson students and faculty who attended the summit could not ignore the realities of Haugen’s message.

“He asked the audience at the Summit a simple question: 25,000 children will die today because their parents can’t provide them with enough nutrition. And there will be 25,000 more tomorrow and the next day.

The question is, how are these people supposed to believe that God is good? And what is God’s plan for making it believable? He went on to explain that we are the plan and that God doesn’t have another plan. That changed me forever,” says Cook. “It felt like I had woken up.”

International Justice Mission, founded in 1997, is a global human rights agency that works with local governments to secure justice for victims of slavery, sexual

exploitation and other forms of violent oppression.

Cook had never been in a group before, let alone led one, but the call to assemble a group of people who were likewise moved by Haugen’s speech and international justice was unavoidable. He couldn’t commit to creating an official IJM chapter right away, but Cook and his peers agreed to meet and see if they could bring together a group dedicated to the cause of international justice ministry.

“I nervously went around campus taping up flyers that said, ‘We are God’s only plan to bring justice into the world. Be a part of it.’”

Twelve students came to that initial meeting. For weeks after that they continued to meet and pray for ideas to raise awareness for victims of injustice, for

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As with many organizations on campus, students concerned about social justice have been able to use their skills to integrate their education with their passions.

Students in the Fall 2009 Typography I course collaborated with the Judson Chapter of International Justice Mission to raise awareness about modern slavery in their gallery exhibit, “Owned.”

The Draewell Gallery presentation featured typographic posters illustrating different statistics related to the issues of human trafficking, bonded labor, sexual exploitation, and other forms of violent oppression.

The exhibition was organized and curated by junior Visual Communications student Anna Cooper.

Owned by Dennis Sobeh

Peru Mission Team Seeks Justice each other, and for IJM. As Cook explains, students would come with a vague, unformed idea for a fundraiser or a chance to promote awareness. Another participant would respond with a way to bring the idea to fruition. Eventually the group agreed to form as Judson’s chapter of IJM. “It was truly a work of God,” Cook says of that time. “It was evidence that when I step out in faith, God will be waiting for me.”

Since it’s inception, Judson’s IJM chapter has held fundraisers such as “Loose Change to Loosen Chains” and “No Shave, No Slave November” to raise significant amounts of money and even more awareness for social justice issues around the world.

“Partnering with International Justice Mission was an outlet for us to bring awareness of human trafficking to our community as well as a response to help,” says Jenny Wilkin ’09. “It was such a great way to get students of every age talking about some painful issues and powerful ideas.”

The problem that human trafficking, social justice, and fair trade have at their root reflects a much deeper issue: The sanctity of human life. These issues weigh heavily on the shoulders of governments and organizations, but often times their efforts only cut the injustice off at its base, rather than pulling it up by its roots. The members of International Justice Mission are committed to the belief that the widespread growth of social injustice can be stopped when people choose to devote their time, money, awareness, and prayer to protecting human life.

“These (issues) seem so overwhelming, but coming together as a community, we have much more strength,” says Wilkin. She then quotes Margaret Mead, and her wisdom reflects the intuitive, passionate sentiment of those involved in Judson’s IJM initiative: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

In March 2010, Lisa Jarot, director of Intercultural Ministries, and Kelly Skiles, director of Student Life and Leadership, took 11 students to Peru for a spring break service project.

Peru is no stranger to the burdens of human trafficking, and as a machismo (or male-dominated) culture, many women and children are the victims of a long cycle of abuse. As a multiethnic country formed by several different groups over several centuries, Peruvian society and culture considers the indigenous people of Peru inferior, and often employs political violence to oppress them.

While in Peru the Judson team served Paz y Esperanza, an organization of lawyers, psychiatrists, counselors, pastors, communications experts and volunteers who help victims find safe and legal solutions to the rampant abuse and human trafficking. Judson became connected with Paz y Esperanza through a mutual affiliate, International Justice Mission.

The Judson team had three tasks: to learn about Peruvian culture and the work of Paz y Esperanza, to participate in “Mimos” or miming as a means of portraying the message of hope in Christ, and to lend helping hands to Paz y Esperanza to build a shelter for abuse victims.

“Meeting and talking with the Peruvian children made this one of the hardest trips for me,” says Cassaundra Eden, a senior Communications major. “I couldn’t ignore the facts anymore. We hear about child abuse, rape and sexual assault, but it’s easy to keep (those issues) on the other side of the world and not think about them.”

Despite the project’s difficulties, the team’s time in Peru was still an opportunity for the students to put their eduction and faith into action.

“This project was a great chance for me to use information and concepts that I am currently studying, researching and discussing with my classmates and professors in a practical way,” says Chris Warren, a May 2010 graduate of the Intercultural Studies program.

For Chris, the ultimate challenge was to answer the question: What commitment was God calling him to make as they left Peru? Chris immediately knew his answer.

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I am fighting for God’s justice, I am fighting against modern slavery. God is calling me to be an abolitionist.

Christopher Warren ‘10

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JSO Elects New Student Body President

Jonathan Sera, newly-elected president of the Judson Student Organization, answers a few questions about who he is and why he feels called to lead the Judson student body in the 2010-2011 academic year.

Q: Hometown: A: Long Island, New York.

Q: Major/Year: A: Architecture, Sophomore Q: What is your favorite class so far?

A: Dr. David Sanders’ Gen 101 class, “Connect for Life.”

Q: What do you like to do in your free time?

A: My hobbies are cooking, water skiing, and ultimate frisbee. I enjoy going on excursions with friends and people who are up for adventure.

Q: What is your best experience at Judson so far?

A: I would have to say the best is getting up every morning to look out and see the sun from (my dorm room) in Lindner and think, “Thank you, Lord. This is beautiful.”

I pray I am a good steward of what I am given earth-wise, Kingdom-wise and peoplewise. I am here (as JSO president) to serve.

My goal is to find a healthy balance of giving and taking, even if finding that balance can be challenging at times.

Q: Tell us your faith testimony.

A: I met Christ on Sept. 14, 2008. I grew up in the church, but that Sunday Christ captivated my heart and started to heal it from the choices I had made prior to that. Ever since then I have known that my purpose on Earth is to serve Him.

Q: Why did you choose to join JSO? A: I want to help people. I love to see growth and positive change. I am also drawn to its challenges; it’s a great way to learn to overcome obstacles and to push progress to the next level.

Q: Why did you choose Judson?

A: I came to Judson to get a degree after working full time for two years. It was a step of faith going to Judson, but Christ has put many opportunities, people and faith-building experiences in my path. I came to Judson with a simple plan and request. The plan was to experience college life and get a degree.

The request was, “God please help me pay for college.” Christ has proven faithful in both things, and the experiences He has made available to me are incredible!

Student Life Photos by Kevin Sherman ‘09 and Benjamin Glunz ‘10 From Left: Students celebrate move-in day, Dorothy and friends promote Judson Theater’s October 2010 production of Wizard of Oz, students enjoy the glory of homecoming court 2010.

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Q: What goals do you have for your presidency?

A: I want to put Judson students in the community, and I want to work on some fundementals within JSO. The idea is to impact students at this time in their lives to our fullest capability, and we need to be good stewards of our relationships.

Q: What is your personal faith statement?

A: I want to live each day as if it is my last by pleasing God, helping others and loving people.

JUDSON BEGINS BLOGGING My name is Erin Deremer and I will be a senior this fall, studying youth ministry with a concentration in social services. I love to read, bake and play pranks on friends. I spend my spare time reading blogs on the topics that interest me; whether they are written by friends or by people I don’t even know. So when I found out about the opportunity to write for Judson’s new blog, I knew that it would be a great opportunity to share my experiences at Judson for those who want to be a part of our community.

If you’re not familiar with blogs, let me fill you in: A webblog, or “blog” as it is better known, is an online log of anything the “blogger” (author) chooses. Readers can find blogs on everything from cooking better Indian food to how to anticipate the flow of the stock market. According to Technorati.com, 77 million people visit blogs on a regular basis and Americans alone spend 23 hours each week reading those blogs.

With statistics like these, it’s easy to understand why blogging is becoming such an important communication medium. Blogs provide a great socio-literary network for people of all walks of life and all interests. They also provide open lines of communication between writers and readers: bloggers post and readers can comment or ask questions. And while they’re informative, they’re also creative; I can incorporate video, photos and other images into my posts to help readers visualize my topic.

Organizations like Judson are beginning to realize how essential it is to invest in this powerful tool. It’s an opportunity for prospective students to learn more about the Judson community from current students like me. Hopefully my fellow bloggers and I will be able to give them an accurate glimpse into the lives of Judson students, and they will envision themselves here, on campus, studying and learning and growing in their passions and skills, as we are. It’s also an opportunity for alumni, parents, friends and our surrounding communities to know what’s going on around campus and what we’re working on.

As for me, I’ll be blogging on my class assignments, my work with University Ministries as a community outreach co-chair, and my adventures in wedding planning!

Our team of student bloggers is a diverse group.

Some are architects in the making, others are very talented artists and designers, others are budding writers, teachers or musicians. We’re all different in our interests and talents, but we’ve all come to Judson with the common goals of gaining a top-tier education and experience in our prospective fields, while growing in Christ along the way. This blog will serve as a communication piece so our family, friends and community can share in this experience with us.

So follow our blog to follow our journeys. We’ll also have faculty members contributing, as well as alumni and staff. And we’ll have opportunities for guest bloggers. If you’d like to contribute, please contact Bethany Suckrow at bsuckrow@judsonu.edu.

VISIT THE BLOG http://blog.JudsonU.edu

A Leader’s Legacy

Remembered

By Bethany Suckrow ’09

Dr. Harm A. Weber September 28, 1926 - April 27, 2010 “He was a tireless young pastor from Michigan with a heart for the Lord, the vision of a prophet, and an unparalleled determination to see this small Baptist college reach its fullest potential.”

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In the early years of an institution, growth and stability are often uncertain.

Such was the case for Judson College in 1969, when Dr. Harm A. Weber was voted in as Judson’s next president. With increasingly tight finances, waning enrollment numbers, and little public knowledge of the small private school nestled in the Fox River Valley, few close to the institution expected it to survive. So dire was the situation that some within the Judson community believed that Weber’s role would not be to grow the school, but to close it.

Dr. Weber had other ideas. Though many feared he had come aboard a sinking ship, Dr. Weber firmly believed God had brought him to Judson so that he could find a way to keep the school afloat.

In June of 1969, when the school’s future was still in question and Dr. Weber felt that his work had only just begun, 17 trustees resigned simultaneously. It was a devastating blow, but Dr. Weber worked tirelessly nonetheless and never gave up hope that the school would find the means to keep its doors open.

“I look back on that experience as a crucial turning point in Judson’s history,” Dr. Weber once said. “There was a great confidence that God’s hand was upon the school in a miraculous way.”

When asked about his work with the school, Dr. Weber always had the same reply: “The vision for Judson College was es-

tablished by Ben Browne and Amos Barton.

My task was to strengthen that vision.”

And strengthen it he did. In his 22 years as a dedicated president to Judson College, Dr. Weber managed to transform the school’s finances, enrollment, public relations, and morale of the community into a thriving, self-sustaining institution.

In 1973, just four years after the harrowing meeting that left the school sans 17 trustees, the North Central Association accredited Judson College. In the years that followed, several more buildings were established and dedicated across the campus, along with several new academic programs. Enrollment continued to grow and Judson celebrated 25 successful years in 1988.

“He could dream dreams that nobody else saw and make them become a reality,” said Dr. Jerry Cain, Judson’s current president.

“Those earliest years you incur debt to build buildings, yet he saw through all those debts, kept the faculty paid and students happy.”

For many of the colleagues and students under his presidency, the gratitude for Dr. Weber lies not only in what he did for Judson, but how he did it. He will always be remembered as a firm but kind and caring leader, a dapper dresser, a great orator, a good father and husband, and a devout believer.

“Harm led without micromanaging and inspired his colleagues to his own level of determination and dedication; he reflected the qualities necessary if Judson was to survive,”

says Dr. Stuart Ryder, who taught at Judson from 1969 until 2002. Dr. Weber’s greatest strength lay in his deeply rooted faith, says Ryder. “When Harm spoke, at times I almost seemed to hear the voice of God speaking through him. The confidence and personal strength he projected laid the foundation for my own lifetime commitment to Judson.”

And so it was with great sadness that the Judson community learned that Dr. Weber passed away on April 27, 2010. Our deepest condolences go out to his wife, Arlie, and their children.

We thank God for His provision of a great leader in a time of need for the school. Dr. Weber’s hope and determination created a lasting legacy of leadership at Judson, which continues to this day and was celebrated during Founders’ Day this past October.

A Short Biography

Harm A. Weber was born September 28, 1926, in Pekin, Ill. Before pursuing any collegiate degrees, Weber first served his country in the Fifth Air Force in Japan during World War II. While there, he worked with missionaries in establishing an orphanage and Bible school in the Phillipines. After the war, he helped amalgamate the work established in the Phillipines with his work in Japan, to form an organization once known as the Far Eastern Gospel Crusade, now known as SEND International, which is based in Farmington, Mich.

In December 1948, Harm married Arlie, with whom he had three children: Harm A. (Lynda) Weber, III of Danbury, Wisc., Matthew Karl Weber of Des Plaines, Ill., and Jan Christine (Steve Buttress) Weber of Kearney, Neb. From 1950 to 1969, Dr. Weber was busy earning several educational degrees, serving as pastor to several churches, and serving as a trustee to then Judson College. (See right for the full list of his degrees, as well as the churches he served.)

When Dr. Weber retired as president in 1991 he was named chancellor of Judson, a title he held until his death. Since his retirement, Dr. Weber and his wife, Arlie, split their time each year between homes in Minnesota and Florida. In 2007, Judson’s newest building, the Harm A. Weber Academic Center, was dedicated to the former president.

Education: 1950 - Bachelor of Arts Bethel College, St. Paul, Minn.

1954 - Bachelor of Divinity Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, Minn.

1959 - Master of Religious Education, Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, Ind. 1964 - Doctor of Divinity Judson College, Elgin, Ill. Pastorates: 1950 - 1963 - Isle Baptist Church, Isle, Minn.

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1954 - 1959 - Central Baptist Church, Indianapolis, Ind. 1960 - 1964 - First Baptist Church, Muncie, Ind. 1964 - 1969 - Covenant Baptist Church, Detroit, Mich.

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“My favorite moment with Harm Weber came when some friends and I were contracted to shovel snow off the roof of their home during the blizzard of ‘79. It was a big job, but they paid us well and afterwards invited us into their house for hot chocolate. It was a real personal time of sharing about family and I got to see a different side of the man that I had admired from afar as the head of our school. I respect him for all that he did to create a Judson College that would manifest into one of the most important, positive experiences of my life.” —Jon Lambert ‘79

For most of the students, faculty and staff who are currently part of Judson University, Dr. Harm A. Weber is simply a name etched on the side of a beautiful building.

Those persons who actually knew him are becoming a small group. Such is the nature of things in the life of an institution. People pass on into time and eventually their story becomes part of the university’s mythic fabric woven with the thread of their lives.

“I was blessed to have a great father and I treasure his memory.”

But let Judson tell its own tale of Harm Weber. It’s a good one, well worth sharing and preserving. For me, however, Dad was my dad. He had titles like pastor and president attributed to him, but that’s not how I knew him, nor is it the way I will remember him. The man I recall most vividly 10 JUDSON today

was the father who I saw at our family cabin in Minnesota. He loved fishing and boating, and it was his delight to spend his days working on the property. While most people knew the Harm Weber always well dressed in a suit and tie, my memory of him is a man wearing bib overalls, work boots and a bandana tied around his forehead to prevent the sweat from flowing into his eyes. I spent many an hour working with my Dad on our ‘projects’ and though I was still a child, I already knew how to operate a chain saw, drive our 1946 Willys Knight Jeep and run the lawn tractor needed to cut the grass. The moments I grew to know my father most intimately were those times after dinner when we would run the boat several miles out on the lake, throw a line in the water, and while our bobbers blissfully played on the waves, we would talk about life, faith, family and the future. He gave me the gift of real conversations that are so rare now in our iPod and cell phone society.

I loved talking with my dad. He was a great listener and he possessed true wisdom. I miss those times. I miss his ready laugh, his unshakable optimism and his devout love of God. I was blessed to have a great father and I treasure his memory.

—Rev. Matthew K. Weber

Weber Academic Center “Harm Weber was the disciple sent to lead the college I loved so that me and my friends could make our way in the world with our college president serving as the example of how to love the Lord and treat mankind. He changed my life.”

—Kevin Lyons ‘77 “I will always remember the last chapel service before the end of the fall semester, when Dr. Weber would ask Dr. Ed to have all of the men in his choir ‘reenact’ the Christmas Eve truce between the German and British soldiers during World War I and we would sing ‘Silent Night’ in both English and German. He said that was alway his favorite Christmas carol, and I felt honored to be a part of his final fall chapel service before he retired as president of Judson.”

—Michael Augsburger (Former Student) “I remember Dr. Weber for his gentleness and his ability to make me feel as though I was the exact person he was hoping to see that day. To me it always felt like Judson had a ‘Dad’ up in the house on the hill and all was right.”

—Joy Lee Christensen ‘76

“As Christians we all have experienced salvation, but santification, becoming more and more Christ-like, was a lifestyle that Dr. Weber lived. Looking at Dr. Weber was like glimpsing Jesus Christ. Your compassion, love, and humility will be missed. I am honored to have known you as president during my years at Judson. I will see you again, my friend.”

—Bud Brauer ‘82 “What I remember most about him was his warm personality, regal appearance, and impressive oratory voice. Faculty and staff who served at Judson with Dr. Weber remember him with affection and gratitude for his deep faith in Christian higher education in general and Judson in particular. Friends of Judson trusted and believed in him. Because of him, they supported Judson generously during those difficult early years.

—Professor Ted Hsieh

The campus’ newest addition, the Harm A. Weber Academic Center, was named to honor Judson’s third president, whose dynamic leadership sustained the school through very difficult years and made it the prospering, innovative institution it is today.

The Weber Center was opened at the beginning of the 2007 academic year and consists of 88,000 square feet of space that houses the university’s Benjamin P. Browne Library as well as the School of Art, Design and Architecture. Among its many unique features, a natural ventilation system allows the building to “breathe on its own” during the mild spring and fall months.

The academic center is a certified LEED Gold building and a living case study in sustainable architecture. Thus, students and faculty are able to discuss, imagine, learn and implement standards of sustainability, earthly stewardship, community outreach and social responsibility in an atmosphere built on those very principles.

The ceremony to dedicate this remarkable facility took place during the Founders’ Day Ceremony on Oct. 26, 2007.

“We are excited to dedicate this innovative and unique facility in honor of a leader who was instrumental in the University’s history and presence in our community,” said Dr. Jerry Cain, current president of Judson University.

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“It is most often not in spite of difficulties that we grow, but because of them.”

Professor and University Gain Strength Despite Weakness

By Bethany Suckrow ’09

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our team–someone we cannot do without. I thank God daily for him!”

Carl’s teaching and his art are a continuous testament to his determination to move forward. “I’m learning to move forward with my life, regardless of physical limitations.

This season of debilitation has given me the opportunity not only to re-shape my body, but my life as well. I’ve learned much about the loving presence of Christ, His overwhelming belief in His creations, and my own place within His community.”

In the midst of this challenging time, both Carl and the university have learned that God’s power truly is made perfect through weakness. When difficult circumstances threaten someone’s livelihood it is easy to give in to limitations and frustrations. For Carl and for the Judson community, this period has been a reminder of the necessity of community support, as well as an opportunity to encourage perseverance and growth.

Staff and students alike have seen Carl’s creativity continue to grow and adapt despite his many challenges, and Carl has seen an outpouring of love and provision from his colleagues and students.

The community extends continued prayers to Carl for his recovery and stamina, thankful for his dedication and his vital contributions to this institution.

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“It is most often not in spite of difficulties that we grow, but because of them,” wrote art professor Jeffery Carl, in an update to his fellow staff and faculty on his recovery process since sustaining a severe leg injury in 2007.

After developing an undiagnosed pain in his right leg, Carl’s condition led to further injuries that severely limited his mobility.

Carl was eligible for sabbatical in the fall 2008, and he took the opportunity to relax his schedule and concentrate on healing his condition while developing his art. The physical limitations brought about a change in venue and a change in style to Carl’s artwork. He went from 600 square feet of working space to less than six, and where large-scale painting was once the staple of his artistic efforts, whatever he did now had to fit on his lap. His chosen media had to be conducive to the smaller space.

Despite these challenges, Carl did not allow this period of limited physical mobility to inhibit his creativity. What emerged was a body of work inspired by God’s limitless artistry, an ongoing series of 5-inch square graphite drawings, of which he has now collected more than 50.

“This recent body of work grows from my fascination with the palette of solar activity, geological formations, and weather. Most began with simple contour outlines of shifting cloud formations. That fall, my house was a

never-ending cinema. From my chair I could watch through windows and wait. I was Moses on the mountain alone, wrapped inside a cleft of rock. Each drawing was an exercise in capturing, as if on film, His fading presence as He passed by. Every evening came a whisper and every morning an encore.”

Upon his return to teaching in the spring 2009, Carl’s condition remained an obstacle to his instruction despite the restful period away. He continued seeking treatment but his physical limitations forced him to adapt his role at Judson to accommodate his health. Professors Curtis Sartor and G.E. Colpitts of Judson’s School of Art, Design and Architecture graciously stepped in to adjust Carl’s teaching rotation; he stepped out of his studio courses and took on more administrative duties and began teaching the Art History lectures.

“The peaks seem higher of late, and the valleys less deep. Compared to a year ago, I’m in significantly better shape,” remarks Carl despite the unpredictable pattern of highs and lows in his physical condition.

“I am continually astonished to find so many who care,” Carl expressed in his update to staff and faculty.

As for his fellow faculty members, they are continually thankful that Carl can still contribute to their department. “He is always cheerful and optimistic, sees the bright side of every difficulty, and points out the opportunities that are available in each issue we face as a department and as a school. He has been vital in helping build a sense of community in the Department of Art and Design,” says Professor Colpitts, a fellow Art and Design faculty member who has been close to Carl. “Despite his physical difficulties, he is an active and much-loved part of

Faculty Accomplishments Warren Anderson, D.W.S., Dean of Chapel and Professor of Worship and Communication Arts, completed his Doctor of Worship Studies degree from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies and graduated in June. Anderson’s article, “‘There is a Fountain’: The Story of William Cowper” appeared in the June issue of Worship Leader magazine.

Eric Mason, Ph.D., Assoc.

Professor of Biblical & Theological Studies, has been elected as the national vice president for Theta Alpha Kappa, the honor society for theological and religious studies. He is also the advisor for Judson’s Theta Alpha Kappa chapter. The term for the vice presidency is three years, beginning in 2011 and ending in 2014.

Mason was invited to give several presentations, among them, “Ancient Jewish Ideas About the Origins of Angels,” on April 21, 2010, at the Trends of Ancient Jewish and Christian Mysticism Seminar, University of Dayton, Ohio, as well as “Angels, Authority, and Origins: Developments in the Understanding of Angels in Second Temple Judaism,” on May 20, 2010, at the Authority in Ancient Judaism conference, Sapientia School of Theology, in Budapest, Hungary.

He also presented “Jesus and the ‘Eternal Spirit’ of Hebrews 9:14,” on Aug. 2, 2010, at the Catholic Biblical Association of America annual meeting, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, Calif.

Sojung Hong, Assoc. Professor of Music, gave a piano/violin duo recital at the Rolling Meadows Library on June 13, 2010.

In July, Hong led the Summer Piano Workshop at Suwon Women’s College in Korea.

In August, she also gave a lecture on Chopin and gave private piano lessons at Eumyoun Piano Academy in Korea.

Terrence Wandtke, Ph.D., Assoc.

Professor of Literature and Media, delivered his paper “Literacy in Crisis: The

Persistence of Multiple Earths in the Comic Book Stories of DC Superheroes,” this spring at the 2010 Popular Culture Association/ American Culture Association Conference in St. Louis. He also gave a lecture at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin, Ill., titled “The Amazing Transforming Superhero: A Cultural History” in the summer 2010.

David Sanders, D.Min., Assoc.

Professor of Youth Ministry and Adolescent Studies, presented his twopart lecture series, “You and Your Teenaged Grandkids: Understanding Their World to Better Connect to Their Lives,” in May and September 2010 to a group of senior citizens. Sanders also volunteered with Christ Community Church of St. Charles, Ill. to begin their college ministry called Crave East. In May 2010, Sanders was involved with Military Community Youth Ministry (MCYM) in their week-long Community Director training, where he presented three sessions: “Ecumenical Ministry in a Military Context,” “The MCYM Job Description,” and “Understanding Chaplains.”

Three dedicated faculty members, Cathy Headley, Assistant Professor and Chair of the Exercise and Sports Sciences; Larry Wild, director of the Benjamin P. Browne Library; and Lynn Hammerlund, Assoc. Professor and Librarian for cataloging, acquistions, and music participated in the spring 2010 production of Godspell.

Steve Layne Ed. D., Professor of Literacy Education and Director of the Master of Education in Literacy, was the keynote speaker for the Australian Literacy Educators Association in Perth, West Australia, this past July and from there traveled on to serve as a featured author at the World Congress on Reading in Auckland, New Zealand. Layne’s professional book Igniting a Passion for Reading entered its fifth printing in as many months as of June 14, earning a “bestseller” status in the

professional book community. Layne and his wife, Debbie, also published a new children’s book W is for Windy City: A Chicago Alphabet this year.

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The quaking fault-line that brought the city of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to its knees on Jan. 12, 2010, touched the hearts of many around the world as news of the devastation spread.

Reports of the disaster kept coming in waves, much like the recurring aftershocks that continued to distress Haiti’s capital city.

The Judson community waited with bated breath to hear from the Apparent Project, a ministry Judson has recently begun partnering with. After a few days Corrigan and Shelley Clay, founders of the organization that is situated right in the heart of Port-au-Prince, sent the good news: Their family and the Apparent Project were both safe and sound, despite the severe damage to their community.

The Apparent Project is a non-profit organization with a vision to help address the needs of Haitian families trapped in extreme poverty. With an estimated 500,000 orphans in Haiti, the Clays felt a strong calling to help the Haitian people break the cycle of poverty in order to preserve their families.

At present, the Apparent Project employs more than 80 Haitians, training them to be artisans who can earn a living by selling their crafts internationally.

Judson University first became connected with the Clays and the Apparent Project through Dr. David Sanders, professor of Christian Ministries. Sanders had previously developed a close friendship with Corrigan and Shelley through their work with another overseas ministry. When the Clays came to visit Sanders in the summer 2008, they 14 JUDSON today

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HAITI had only just begun planning to minister in Haiti. At that same time, Sanders and Professor Kimberly Budd were beginning to look for opportunities for their Intercultural Ministry Studies class to serve internationally. What resulted from those initial ties has been an unforeseen and overflowing blessing for both the Apparent Project and the Judson community.

“This connection with Haiti has a theme.

It’s about His fidelity; His purpose for our relationships,” Sanders explains about his ties to the Clays.

By the fall 2008, the Clays were settled at an orphanage in Port-au-Prince and the Apparent Project was in its beginning stages.

Sanders and Corrigan agreed to partner together and allow Judson’s students the op-

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portunity to travel to Haiti for a look at short-term intercultural missions. For spring break in March 2009, Sanders, Budd and 13 students from the Intercultural Ministry Studies class worked with the Clays in Port-au-Prince.

The Clays’ approach is what Sanders describes as an “incarnational presence ministry,” one in which they focus on meeting the immediate physical needs of the Haitian people as an expression of God’s love. Those students who traveled to Haiti in May 2010 to aid the Apparent Project describe this as “bringing the Kingdom of God to Haiti” by showing people the King’s love through His provision.

The Apparent Project does more than provide a meal, money or shelter to the Haitian people. The Clays’ purpose for the Apparent Project, aside from spreading God’s love, is to empower Haitians, not only with a consistent wage, but with essential employment skills.

After the class returned to the United States, two students, Sarah Mulder and Kelsey Little, decided to go back that following summer. With them they brought jewelry supplies to teach Haitian women to craft jewelry through the Apparent Project.

From Sarah and Kelsey’s trip in the summer of 2009 to February 2010, the Apparent Project welcomed over 60 women to become

“beaders” to support their families. This job provides much more than pocket change for these women. An average year’s rent in Haiti is approximately $150, but one beader is capable of earning more than $500 a year.

“They say that in Haiti, every worker might be taking care of another five to 10 people through their earnings. A work force of 70 could potentially provide for upwards of 700 people in our community!” says Shelley.

In the last 10 years, Haitians from remote rural areas flocked to the city of Port-auPrince in search of better jobs. Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, had no building codes and Port-au-Prince

Left: With their homes in ruins, Port-au-Prince natives gather in tent cities for shelter.

Top: A Judson student serves Haitian children at the Apparent Project.

Bottom: Daughter of an Apparent Project beader gives a delighted smile.

had neither the room nor the employment opportunities to meet the increased demands. When the earthquake hit, many of the survivors who had migrated to Port-auPrince were able to make their way to their hometowns. Those survivors that are still living in the city have no shelter, no running water, and no place to escape. Now, amidst the ruined buildings are the tent cities— makeshift shelters constructed of bed sheets propped on sticks.

The Apparent Project’s ministry has flourished as they work to meet the dire needs of their community. Although their neighborhood lay in ruins, Corrigan and Shelley’s house remained standing after the earthquake. They opened their backyard to whoever needed a safe place to set up camp, which at one point included more than 90 people.

“It’s a mecca,” says Lisa Jarot ’03 as she describes the tent city that she visited in February 2010. “An entire generation will grow up knowing this as home. And they have no real hope for a permanent solution.”

Jarot, Judson’s director of Intercultural Relations, had already traveled to Haiti three times prior to the January earthquake with her husband, Nate Jarot ’03. She first visited with Sanon Eustache ’10, a Haitian business student, to visit his family and learn about his homeland. In each trip since that first time she visited, Jarot has brought teams to aid the Apparent Project in whatever capacity needed.

In the fall 2009, Jarot, along with Kelly Skiles ’03, director of Student Life and Leadership, assembled a team of students to go to Haiti in May 2010. In addition to planning the Judson trip to Haiti for May, Lisa was also planning a trip for February with her church. She and Nate booked their flights less than 24 hours before the earthquake hit.

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something more than a sheet to shield them from the elements,” says Jarot. In just one chapel service, the Judson community donated more than $500 to the mission team that went in May. With that money, the team was able to donate 25 tents to the earthquake victims!

“The best and hardest experience for me was the day that I shadowed a beader,” describes Kelly Skiles as she followed a woman to her makeshift home. “She was nine months pregnant and she was living in a tent with her sister, who was eight months pregnant. They couldn’t even stand up in their tent and they had no running water! It shifted my perspective on life, on God’s Kingdom.”

There are hundreds more tragic stories like those of the homeless mothers-to-be, yet hope remains for the Haitian people. While it may be several years before most of them are able to construct permanent homes and return to “normal” life, they remain resilient in their determination to keep living, even in the midst of chaos.

“Going to Haiti was an eye-opening, heartbreaking and love-flowing experience, to say the least,” says Kevin Lipp, a senior Graphic Design major who worked with the May,

2010 group.

“People think Haiti is abandoned or hopeless. It is very impoverished, but Jesus is present—without a doubt!”

As Sanders so aptly explained, this story of interwoven ties between Judson and the Apparent Project truly is an act of God’s “fidelity and provision, His Kingdom here on Earth.” The timely connection between Judson and the Apparent Project is bringing to fruition the spirit of missions at Judson.

It is not only bringing the Kingdom to those being served, but to those who are serving.

“The opportunity has helped students adopt an all-consuming approach to missions,” explains Sanders. While service projects like Judson’s trips to Haiti may consume time and money, Sanders and the faculty and staff at Judson want students to see beyond that and let the experiences consume them, in order that they might learn to invest their whole lives in to it.

“We don’t want these service projects to be a ‘one and done’ thing, but rather something that they can continue returning to with their skills, education, and passions,” says Sanders.

With classes like Intercultural Ministry Studies, students are encouraged to see beyond the immediate, devastating needs created by a natural disaster and see the long-term needs that deserve long-term commitment. This approach is igniting students’ minds and hearts, and many are seeking ways to integrate their education and their faith to help those in need.

Long after the news cameras go home and leave behind the years-long struggle to rebuild Port-au-Prince, Haiti will still be in need of the “incarnational ministry” that the Apparent Project provides. When the ruins have been cleared and the homes reconstructed, the Judson community will still be there, hand-in-hand with the Apparent Project to help.

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Sanon Eustache ‘10, a business administration student from Haiti, waited three days to hear that his adult sisters and 18-year-old niece had made it out of the ruins alive after the earthquake in his homeland. The women had to walk five hours north of Port-au-Prince to hitch a ride home to the family’s hometown of Pignon.

“They said they could see blood running like water in the street. They had to cross over people, jump over dead bodies and buildings.”

Sadly, several of Eustache’s friends, members of his former choir, and a 22-year-old cousin did not survive the disaster.

In the months since the earthquake, Eustache devoted much of his time to local fundraising efforts to help earthquake victims. In February, he spoke at a local venue to help the Elgin Jaycees raise funds for a ShelterBox, a 10-person tent with basic living essentials.

“I don’t know how else I’m going to be able to help. I’m hoping to wire money

Haitian Student finds refuge at judson

By Bethany Suckrow ‘09 Joe Dorsinville doesn’t like to talk about the January 12 earthquake that shook Haiti, his native country. By God’s miracle, Joe himself was not in Port-au-Prince at the time of the quake; he was visiting family for winter break in his hometown of Limbe, Haiti.

His school did not fare so well, however.

L’Ecole Superieure d’Infotronique d’Haiti, located in the heart of Port-au-Prince, was ruined and his academic records were scattered, destroyed, or buried. Worse than losing his documentation, Joe lost many of his friends and classmates and at least one of his professors.

Without a place to stay or the infrastructure of their school, non-local students like Joe were forced to choose another school or discontinue their education. Joe, whose father Joel Dorsinville has long been connected with Judson, was given an opportunity that many of

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As an administrator for Northern Haiti Christian University (NHCU), Joel came to Judson in 1996 to learn more about growing a small private institution. His time here forged a partnership between Judson and NHCU, along with many friendships.

After graduating high school in 2007, Joe chose to attend school in Haiti to remain closer to his family and to study computer science, although the opportunity to attend Judson was not entirely ruled out.

In January, only a few short days after the earthquake hit, Judson President Jerry Cain and several of the trustees discussed Judson’s role in aiding Haiti’s recovery.

Hopefully, one day I will use my degree to help rebuild my country.

his classmates did not have access to.

Just weeks after the earthquake hit, Joe was brought to Judson for the chance to continue his education.

to friends and family. I know they need clothes and stuff. I want to do anything I can,” Eustache said in an interview with Elgin’s local paper, The Daily Herald.

Despite the pain of being separated from his family at such a crucial time, Sanon successfully completed the school year and graduated in May.

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“That conversation spurred a dream that we would help at least one student gain a full education here, and that we could encourage other institutions to do the same,” explains Cain. “My hope is that at least 4,000 colleges take at least one student each. If this happens, then we have educated 4,000 students who can return to Haiti to rebuild it.”

So far, only 10 or 12 schools have joined Dr. Cain’s initiative, but he hopes that more will step up. As for Judson, the school chose to help Joe and absorb any educational expenses in order to help him complete an education.

“We will take a step of faith on this one and believe that we can find a donor who will take a financial interest in Joe,” says the financial aid team. This initiative is a $32,000 annual gift, renewable for four years, “dedicated to the relief of our brothers and sisters in Haiti.”

Once approved, the opportunity allowed Joe to join the school as a fresh-

man Architecture student in the midst of the spring 2010 semester. Although not an ideal situation in many ways, Joe was able to successfully complete the semester and has worked throughout the summer in the Informational Technologies department.

Whatever he chooses to do in the future, Joe bears with him the memory of seeing his school in ruins and the knowledge that many of his friends and classmates are trying to move forward with what is left in Port-au-Prince.

L’Ecole Superieure d’Infotronique d’Haiti regrouped not long after the quake to try and complete the school year. They have a new location, but Joe says they still spend many of their class periods exposed to Haiti’s harsh climate. Many live in the yards of their homes, still afraid to go inside the unstable structures that remain.

“It is very hard. The earthquake was so devastating for my people,” Joe explains quietly. “I do find it very comforting to learn of stories about people who are helping Haiti rebuild,” though he hopes that people understand that he doesn’t like to discuss it or remember what it was like for him to see his school in ruins.

While he misses his family and friends and still feels the sting of losing many of his peers, Joe says he appreciates the friendly community and the opportunities he has found at Judson.

“To have the scholarship, to be a part of the community and have a place to stay is a blessing. I will try my best to deserve it.

Hopefully, one day I will use my degree to help rebuild my country.”

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Judson Preserves Campus Wildlife with

Grant

By Bethany Suckrow ‘09 With the help of more than 100 Judson students and a $5,000 grant from the Trees Forever organization, Judson took new steps this spring to preserve Tyler Creek and sustain the wildlife around campus.

Two small groups of nascent trees now grow along sections of the creek bed near Wilson Hall and Creekside South.

The trees, along with other deep-rooted

Since it is also Judson’s mission to care for the environment of our campus through community, stewardship, and education, applying for the grant was an excellent opportunity to both preserve the campus economically and connect with an effective organization. The Trees Forever project is a continuation of these efforts to preserve the ecosystem in which Judson coexists.

grasses and shrubberies, were planted in April of this year as part of a continued effort to sustain the ecosystem that surrounds the 17–building campus.

Trees Forever, the group that bestowed the grant for the new perennials, is a non-profit organization founded in 1989 and headquartered in Marion, Iowa. Their mission is “to plant and care for trees and the environment by empowering people, building community and promoting stewardship.”

When the Harm A. Weber Academic Center was completed in 2007, the surrounding landscape was redesigned to grow wild grasses, shrubbery and flowers that would sustain the wildlife that has populated this area since before Judson University was established.

“Already, in the three years since the opening of the Weber Center and the landscape restoration project there, multiple species of plants and wildlife have flourished anew as restoration of an

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original, God-designed ecosystem,” notes Keelan Kaiser, chair of the Architecture Department at Judson and leader of this landscape redesign.

“If we can manage to keep the deer from eating the new trees, the trees’ roots will actually help preserve the creek bed and they’ll produce fruit that all the wildlife can enjoy,” says Dr. Brenda Braaten, now retired professor of Biology at Judson.

The precarious location of Judson’s campus has made for difficult rainy seasons, when both Volkman and Wilson Hall have experienced severe flooding.

This spring was no exception, with rains that washed away at least one-third of the plants sponsored by the Trees Forever project. Braaten and several student workers were able to repair and restore most of the damage, though.

When the plants are fully grown they will restore perennial protection for the creek bed throughout the campus. This will keep the creek bed from eroding further and causing increasing flood damage to the campus.

Professor Kaiser says the Trees Forever project will not only benefit the wildlife or the creek bed, but also those who live and work on campus. “As we extend and allow the natural ecosystem to thrive, we will enjoy the benefits of closer contact to authentic habitat. Yale Forestry professor Steven Kellert of Building for Life (Island Press) reminds us that connecting to nature is a deep spiritual need of man.”

The Trees Forever grant is available annually and every institution can apply for it as many times as they wish. Judson plans to apply for the grant again in the future with hopes to continue its restoration of a peaceful, protected ecosystem for all of God’s creation to enjoy on campus.

Judson Architects Redesign Communities “All architecture is shelter, all great architecture is the design of space that contains, cuddles, exalts, or stimulates the persons in that space.” —Phillip Johnson The spaces in which we live and work tential developments in cities,” Lima said in greatly impact the quality of our lives and an interview with the Rockford Register Star. our work, whether or not we always realize it.

Similar to the Rockford project, the An architect is taught to assess these spaces, Ottowa project was a chance for students and then discover new ways to improve them from Professor Keelan Kaiser’s graduate so that we can live and work better. At Judstudio class to work alongside city officials son, an architect is taught that great design in an effort to re-brand Ottowa as a “green” not only impacts how we live and work, but how communities connect and grow.

A series of recent urban redesign projects have allowed the architects of Judson–students, alumni, and faculty alike–to aid local communities as they provide citizens with functional and sustainable spaces.

One such project was an opportunity for a group of students and faculty to work in conjunction with the Rockford River Development Partnership and LikeWorkLearnPlay as they began coordinating plans to revive Rockford’s riverfront and older neighborhoods. The Judson group met with community members and local stakeholders to identify the needs within the city of Rockford, and then Above: Watercolor of Rockford Marketplace by Samuel Lima ‘10 worked closely with professional consultants and property owners to provide city. The students’ final designs built upon analysis and design concepts that would meet the city’s urban design by incorporating existthose needs. Finally, the students presented ing structures, but also included significant before and after images of the improvements greenscaping to embrace the area’s natural that could be made through simple strategies resources. The students’ plans were hailed as and long-term building programs. “wonderful,” “magnificent,” and “exciting For Sam Lima, who graduated from the and possible” by city officials and attendees Master of Architecture program in May at the final project presentation.

2010, the Rockford project gave him profesAdditionally, the ARC575 Community sional experience and contacts, but it also Outreach Class, led by adjunct professors gave him a chance to positively influence the Sean Gallagher and Aaron Greene, is a sixgrowth of a community. week intensive design studio for students to “I have a really strong desire to use the learn more about community service and skills I have to better places, to figure out the collaborative interactions with a specific strengths and weaknesses of existing and po- client and community. This summer, the ARC575 class worked with the Northern Fox

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Valley Habitat for Humanity (the client for whom the students’ work would benefit), the Village of Carpentersville (the community in which the project would be constructed), and the American Institute of Architects, also known as AIA (the consultant). The students in ARC575 expanded on a low-income community project begun by the AIA, Habitat and the Village of Carpentersville. The students 1” were given the task of designing approximately 60 different homes for Habitat in a designated area of the village.

“The primary challenges of this course for students were to design a dense community on a naturally sensitive site with small-scale homes that reflect a dignity and significance that is often neglected in low-income housing,” Gallagher notes.

Upon completing the course, students had gained valuable experience in serving a community group with probono architectural services in a studio format, explains Gallagher.

The project presented students with a clearer understanding of collaborative efforts within communities and how best to assess and meet the needs of any organization they serve.

Through these and other urban redesign projects, the architecture program is able to both effectively educate its students with real-world experience and serve the surrounding communities. Project by project, opportunity by opportunity, students can discover new ways to construct Christian architecture–structures that utilize natural resources and spaces that transform the daily lives of those that live, work, and commune in them.

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Athletics Baseball Has a Year of Firsts The Judson University baseball team experienced many firsts in their spring 2010 season. They claimed 39 wins in this spring, surpassing the record 30 wins from their 2009 season. It is the first time in Judson history that the baseball team experienced 30 or more wins in back-to-back seasons.

In addition to their 39 victories, the team broke 10 team offensive records and one team pitching record. Along with the these record-breakers, the Judson baseball team made another first: the team traveled to Minneapolis, Minn. to play a four-game series in the Metrodome.

In the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC), Judson tied the baseball program record with 20 wins. Nine of those successes came in three-game sweeps of Purdue North Central University, Calumet College of St. Joseph, and Olivet Nazarene University. Newcomer Johnny Amann was voted the CCAC Freshman of the Year while Matt McHenry earned the All-CCAC firsttime and Nate Rohl was given the All-CCAC honorable mention.

To add to the program’s growing success, Judson earned an automatic bid for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) World Series for the third time.

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earned the automatic bid by winning two of three games over Olivet Nazarene in the championship series. At the NCCAA World Series, Judson fell to Spring Arbor and King’s College.

With their success in the NCCAA Regional Tournament, five Judson players earned all-regional status. Amann, Nick Krisman, and Ed Draper were all voted onto the first team while McHenry and Levi Pippenger were given an honorable mention.

Head coach Rich Benjamin was awarded CoCoach of the Year for the region. Academically, Hunter Groves and Draper both were named NCCAA scholar-athletes and to the CCAC All-Academic team.

Softball Enjoys Stellar Season The Judson University softball team had another stellar season in 2010, breaking their 30-win record for the first time in history with exactly 31 victories. The team started off the season with a strong record, 6-4 in Arizona, with one win against a team that received votes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Poll. Over the span of the season, Judson went on to play four teams that were also in the NAIA National top 25 and two NCAA programs. The team scored a significant win by defeating NCAA Division III No. 17 Carthage College, 10-6, for win No. 29. In the May 6 game of the CCAC Tournament, Judson achieved their 30th victory, 4-2 over Trinity Christian.

Ultimately, the team advanced to the NCCAA World Series after finishing the regular season with 31-29 record and finishing fourth in the CCAC at 10-8.

In addition to the excitement of the 31win season, several team players achieved individual milestones for the Judson program’s history. On March 23, pitcher Sarah Boyer played a five-inning perfect game against Trinity Christian. Judson pounded out 15 hits for 13 runs in the shutout.

Nicole Dimiceli and Lizzy Jacobson broke Judson career records. Dimiceli broke three records in hits (209), RBI (155), and home runs (28). She surpassed Jodie Baker’s 162 hits, Laura Olson’s 86 RBI, and Lizzy Jacobson’s 25 home runs. Jacobson now is the alltime leader in strikeouts with 248 breaking Amy Brendlinger’s record of 228.

Because of their success on the field, three of Judson’s players, Dimiceli, Jacobson, and Concetta Lampugnano, were named in the All-CCAC first team. Both Dimiceli and Lampugnano are All-Americans. For the third consecutive year, Dimiceli was on the team and Lampugnano earned her very first honor as an All-American. Dimiceli, Lampugnano and Jacobson also were NCCAA All-Region first-team selections while Carrie Sensor made the NCCAA All-Tournament team.

Academically, Dimiceli and Jacobson earned three awards. Both players were NAIA and NCCAA scholar-athletes and on the CCAC All-Academic team.

Academics in Athletics

Tennis Athletes Compete Hard Coached by Art Steuber, the new men’s and women’s tennis teams laid a foundation for the 2010-2011 season after establishing two new programs within one year. Both teams competed hard in the first season and made strides to help the program grow.

The men’s tennis team won five matches; two of the five were won within the first three matches of the season. On September 16, Judson came away with a 6-3 victory over Calumet College in the first match of the season. Eight days later, they won their second match over NCAA Division III Dominican University, 6-3.

The women’s tennis team did not win a match in the inaugural season but had several matches in which they were close. Two close matches came down to one point as 5-4 losses to Dominican University and Mount Mary College.

With the foundation laid for a strong tennis program, Coach Steuber signed seven new female tennis players and 12 male tennis players for the 20102011 season.

Golf Builds Stronger Future Program Coach Chris Watson, who recruited athletes for the men’s and women’s golf teams, helped establish another new athletic program in the 2009-2010 athletic year.

Both teams used this year to build a strong program for the coming years.

Eric Suits, the top golfer in six of Judson’s meets, led the men’s golf team. Judson finished as 10th of 18 teams at the University of St. Francis (Ill.) Invitational, which was their best outcome of the fall season.

The women’s team had three strong golfers that improved each meet, among them Brittani Fisher, who received Judson’s first-ever medal as she finished sixth at the Augustana College Invitational on April 14.

Coach Watson signed nine new golfers for the men’s team and four new golfers for the women’s team for the 2010-2011

athletic year. The new talent has the potential to push Judson into the top tier of the CCAC and give them a chance for post-season play.

Track and Field Makes Major Strides Both the men’s and women’s track and field teams made huge strides in the first year of their new program and vaulted onto the national scene.

Six athletes from the men’s team participated in the NCCAA Indoor National Meet while two others took part in the NCCAA Outdoor National Meet.

The men placed 13th of the 13 teams at the indoor meet after they received one point for their eighth-place finish in the distance medley relay, which included Kyle Juilan, Luke Kierys, Josh Angliss and Scott McCracken. The men’s team did not pick up any points at the outdoor meet.

The women’s team was also greatly successful; they made it to the NCCAA National Track Meet and advanced to the NAIA National Track Meet. The women’s team finished 10th out of 16 teams with 22.5 points at the NCCAA Outdoor Meet.

At the NCCAA Nationals, athlete Sarah Dede was named a NCCAA National Champion as she leaped 36’8.5” in the triple jump. She is Judson’s first-ever national champion in the Track and Field program.

Dede also joined teammates Rachel Dean and Lauren Strohmaier as NCCAA AllAmericans for their places at the outdoor meet. Dean ranked third in the 1,500-meter run and Strohmaier placed fifth in the high jump. Dede and Dean then both competed at the NAIA National Outdoor Meet amongst the best in the nation.

The indoor season was just as successful; both Dede and Dean were named NCCAA All-Americans. Judson finished 10th of 14 teams with 26 points total. Dean advanced to the NAIA Indoor National Meet and finished seventh in the 3,000 meter run and just missed NAIA All-American status.

The Judson University Athletic Department continued to grow in their academic success in the 2009-10 season as 19 athletes received academic awards. Nine of the athletes were chosen for all three academic awards in the NAIA, NCCAA and CCAC. Each program has different academic requirements for the award.

Overall, the women’s soccer team received the most academic awards when four of their players earned All-CCAC Academic team status. Women’s soccer, softball and women’s basketball each had two players that were named NAIA and NCCAA scholar-athletes.

NAIA and NCCAA scholar-athletes and All-CCAC Academic Team Softball: Lizzy Jacobson (Elgin, Ill.), Nicole Dimiceli (Itasca, Ill.) Women’s Basketball: Alicia Rovertoni (Columbia, IL), Aubrey Parsons (Sterling, IL) Men’s Basketball: Nate McNeely (Monmouth, IL) Women’s Soccer: Baerbel Hartner (Ettrigen, Germany), Janee Romesburg (Rockwood, PA) Men’s Soccer: Sven Moeller (Germany) Volleyball: Kiley Helgerson (Inverness, IL)

NCCAA and CCAC All-Academic Team Baseball: Ed Draper (Ina, IL), Hunter Groves (Indianapolis, IN) Women’s Cross Country/Track: Sharon Hubbard (Hickory Hills, IL)

CCAC All-Academic Team Men’s Cross Country: Dakota West (Lindenhurst, IL) Women’s Soccer: Christina Thornton (Algonquin, IL), Andrea Pflaum (Zambia) Men’s Soccer: Gustavo Oliveira (Brazil) Volleyball: Danielle Dull (Waupun, WI), Rachel Whitacre (Mauldin, SC)

Althletics Hall of Fame February 4-5, 2011

Be sure to mark your calendars!

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45 Years Later, Center for Science and Mathematics Gets Refurbished Located on the highest plain of Judson’s riverside campus in Elgin, Ill., the newly refurbished Center for Science and Mathematics was the third building constructed since the school was established in 1963. Built in 1965, the Center has received few updates, cosmetic or otherwise.

Students and faculty are now able to enjoy new windows, high–efficiency lighting, digital displays and new ceiling tiles, paint and carpet, thanks to lead donations from Dr. Harry Meadows, Tim Winters ‘79, and Dennis Demoss.

“We can have an excellent educational facility here in Elgin, and it will go a long way towards sustainability and towards God’s kingdom!” said Demoss, parent to current Judson student Kristi Demoss, at the Founders’ Day rededication of the Center.

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Cooper Flatoff ‘13 starts off Founders’ Day on a good note.

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The Weber Family with Tory Gum, Robert and Betty Lindner, Dr. and Mrs. Cain, Dr. and Mrs. Didier.

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President Jerry Cain and Tory Gum pose with donors for renovations to the Center for Science and Mathematics.

Join the Judson University Alumni Club and you will be helping your alma mater while enjoying savings exclusively for Alumni Club members! Go to www.judsonu.edu/alumni for more information. We want to know what our illustrious alumni are up to, so be sure to notify us of your latest personal and professional achievements. Alumnotes are published in each issue of Judson Today. Please submit news and photos for inclusion in the spring issue of Judson Today

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On May 1, 2010, many graduates continued the Judson legacy begun by a parent, sibling or spouse.

Brothers Scott and Josh Brunsting

Deborah Brehm with husband Michael ‘90

Nathan Groenendal with sister Alicia ‘06

Eric Carter and wife Kathryn (Brase) ‘07

Dr. Dale Simmons with daughter, Katherine

Kendra Hayse Puleo with Father, Doug Hayse ‘99

Corey Bienert with sister Kellie ‘06 and her husband Nate Bartley ‘06, and sister Christie ‘03 and her husband Ronnie Follet ‘01.

Left to right: International student Francis Kaggwa receives his degree; Rev. Neville Callam gives keynote address; Leah Kaufman receives the student service award.

Jeanette Runge with sisters Nicole Runge ‘08 and Michelle Runge (current student)

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ceremony which followed medieval tradition going back to 1670, including a ceremony in Latin with organ music and trumpet fanfares.

Brian Gamlin ‘98 and Rhonda (Devenport ’99) Gamlin welcomed Nash Nathan into a very busy household on July 29, 2009. His big sister Rebecca and big brother Jonathan love to help take care of him at their home in Geneva, Ill. Rhonda also graduated from St. Francis University in December 2009 with a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and still loves teaching P.E. to her students at JB Nelson Elementary School in Batavia, Ill.

11 On July 15, 2010, James Giessler ’86 began his new position with the Harvard Glee Club Foundation in Cambridge, Mass., as the second executive director in the history of the Foundation. Working for the Harvard Glee Club Foundation will be a return to his original passion: Music. James has two degrees in vocal performance, has spent considerable time on the podium conducting community, synagogue, and church choirs, and has performed professionally as a lyric tenor in opera and oratorio.

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2 Brandon Bower ’99 married Elizabeth Behm on May 31, 2003, and now they have three children: Braydon Allen (4 ½), Sawyer Jackson (2 ½) and Isabelle Grace (1 ½). Brandon received his Master’s in Biblical Counseling degree from Trinity Theological Seminary and holds his state addictions certification. He runs addiction counseling groups and specializes in counseling for those affected by cancer.

The Bower family resides in Columbia City, Ind.

Melissa Helland ‘02 and Ryan Read were married on Oct. 24, 2009, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Elgin. Michele Helland ‘09 was a bridesmaid and Matthew Aldis ’99 was a groomsmen.

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4 Ashley (Newlin ’06) Vos is the proud parent of Kiara Lynn, born Oct. 10, 2008, and Arabella Rose who was born Jan. 29, 2010. Ashley and her husband Jared live with their little girls in McFarland, Wisc.

5 Megan Nilson ‘08 and her husband Kris welcomed a baby boy, Carter Douglas, born on March 23, 2010. Carter weighed 6 lbs. 5 oz. and measured 19 1/4 inches in length. The Nilson family resides in Rockford, Ill. 6 Jessica Gaison ’08 was married to Joshua Edney on June 12, 2010. The happy couple resides in Charlotte, N.C.

Danielle Nelson ’10 was married to her high school sweetheart, Patrick Vanek, on June 5, 2010, at Riverside Community Church in Rockford, Ill. Allyson Wyand (att. ’06 – ’09) and Deanna Dziedzic ’10 were bridesmaids in the wedding. The Vaneks live in Dekalb, Ill.

ALUMNI NEWS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS On June 13, 2010, Rev. David Heintzleman ‘74 retired and moved to Newburg, N.D. David graduated from Northern Seminary in 1977 and served pastorates in MI, ND, SD, NE and WY. Dr. Dennis Hochgraber ’77 represented Judson University at the inauguration of Dr. William Ellis as the new president of Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas. Dennis is Senior Pastor of Pathways Fellowship Church in Sunnyvale, Texas.

10 Dr. Pamela Anderson ’77 is the first female scholar of philosophy of religion to become an honorary doctor at a prestigious Swedish University, the University of Lund. Pamela, Reader in Philosophy of Religion and Fellow in Philosophy at Regent’s Park College, participated in the degree

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12 Dr. Karin Anderson ’92 recently released her second book, It Just Hasn’t Happened Yet, and was featured in an hour-long satellite radio interview with Dr. Laura Berman in September. Karin is a development psychologist and associate professor of psychology and counselor education at Concordia University, Chicago.

13 Mark Vargis ’04 was recently awarded the Secretary of Defense’s Global War on Terrorism Civilian Service Medal in a ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington in recognition of his service and support to the United States and the War on Terrorism.

The medal symbolizes the honor and achievement of civilians who have served the Department of Defense’s mission to defend freedom against danger that may develop on foreign soil.

John Kim ’05 graduated from Northern Seminary on June 5, 2010, with a Master of Divinity degree.

Dr. Jerry Cain gave the commencement address for the 95th annual commencement ceremony of Northern Seminary. John resides in Palatine, Ill. Andrew Engelhardt ’07 received his Master of Divinity from Northern Seminary on June 5, 2010.

Andrew resides in Elgin, Ill.

A LU M N I G AT H E R I N G S The Colorado Alumni Chapter had its first annual summer picnic in the Denver metro area. Pictured are: Kevin Noe ’79, Linda (Anderson ’79) Noe, Devlin Donaldson ’79, Carol Donaldson, Brian Wright ’06, Jeannine Crompton, Rick Crompton ’77, Ken Baney (att. ’76-’77), Janis (Cowley ’77) Baney and Larry Patterson ’70.

Dr. Jerry Cain, Dr. Richard Besancon and Dr. Angelo Bravos ’81 recently met with alumni in the Peoria area. Some attendees were: Joel Janssen (att. ’78-’79), Christian Maxfield ‘02, Kate (Rische ’00) Maxfield, Mike Monahan ‘84, current student Joe Monahan and Judson friend Emily Newman.

IN MEMORIAM Scott Blanchard ‘08 September 7, 1960 – July 7, 2010 Deon Hempstead ‘09 July 3, 1970 – June 26, 2010 Paul Wheatley ‘86 November 26, 1963 – June 22, 2010 Raymond Cribbett ‘80 April 22, 1947 – August 18, 2010

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Wilson Hall Welcomes New Resident Director

Wilson Hall welcomes new Resident Director Ronnie Follett ‘01 and his wife Christie ‘03, and their three boys, Brayden (5), Landon (3), and Gavin (1 1/2).

Ronnie and Christie met when they were students at Judson. They celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary in November.

Follett grew up in a Christian home, but in his junior year of high school began to realize that a passion for Christ was missing in his life, and so rededicated his faith on a retreat.

“The thing that gives me the most passion in life is when God uses me to point people back to him,” says Follett.

He graduated in 2001 with a degree in youth ministries and adolescent studies, and has since served as a volunteer to the high school and college ministry at Harvest Bible Chapel in Elgin.

The friendships forged and the connections made when he was a student are what Follett most valued as a student, he says. Now as a resident director, Follett has a new opportunity to use his passion for Christ to lead young men like himself, who are seeking faith, education and community.

“My biggest goal is that Jesus Christ is glorified in and through Wilson Hall,” Follett says. “I want to encourage students to follow after Him because He is the only thing that will bring fulfillment to their lives. I plan to seek out students that will help to develop events with this purpose in mind. My goal is to reach out to students for those ideas… Community is built when a group of people play a role in creating something.”

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W RLD LEADERS FORUM

You are cordially invited to attend

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

INSPIRE CHANGE CREATE A LASTING LEGACY INVEST IN TOMORROW’S LEADERS

Everyday millions of dreams are born, but rare are the dreams that are given definition, shape, and life so they may grow and flourish. In April 2011, the dream of Judson University hosting a World Leaders Forum becomes a reality. The event will bring the 43rd president of the United States, George W. Bush, to visit Judson’s campus.

The inaugural Judson University World Leaders Forum seeks to raise endowment for a new Entrepreneur Studies initiative. With this theme, former President George W. Bush will speak on “Free Enterprise: The Dream of All Free People” and engage the audience through a moderated Q&A session. Accompanying former President Bush will be a panel of accomplished entrepreneurs addressing the value of free enterprise and sharing their personal experiences as entrepreneurs.

VIP Reception

Main Event

4:00 p.m. - Betty Lindner Campus Commons

5:30 p.m. - Robert D. Lindner Fitness Center

A fantastic opportunity to go beyond the Forum itself, the VIP Reception gives attendees a photo opportunity with former President Bush, premium seating for the main event, as well as hor d’oeuvres and beverages preceding the Forum. Only 300 tickets will be sold for the VIP Reception, so reserve yours today.

GENERAL ADMISSION*

RECEPTION TICKETS

Full price after February 1

$325

STUDENT RATE

$225

Early bird effective through November 30, 2010 $2,000 Early bird effective December 1 through January 31 $2,250 Full price after February 1, 2011 $2,500

Early bird effective through November 30, 2010

$275

Early bird effective December 1 through January 31

$325

Full price after February 1

$400

JUDSON UNIVERSITY FAMILY**

If you are unable to attend the World Leaders Forum this April, but would like to make it possible for one of our students to attend, student sponsorship opportunities are available.

WLF@JudsonU.edu

www.WorldLeadersForum.info

* Seating sections assigned upon purchase. ** Current Judson Staff, Faculty, and Alumni.

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Please consider including Judson University in your year-end giving.

For more information, call 847.628.2080 or go to www.JudsonU.edu/give.

Investing in Judson Students for 27 Years When I was first asked to share my story, I couldn’t help but think, “Well I haven’t done much! Are you sure you want me?” After 27 years of financially investing in Judson University, I’ve apparently earned the title, “Judson’s Longest Monthly Supporter.”

While I’m not big into titles, I do believe in christian education. Giving young, impressionable minds the chance to be taught within a fervent Christian community is important to our future. Young people need an opportunity to learn in an environment that will not only nourish their minds, but also their souls. Judson University is that kind of a place.

I first became acquainted with Judson through the late Dr. Harm Weber, who was then president of Judson College. He was the speaker at an American Baptist Women’s gathering I attended many years ago. I learned of the good work being done at Judson and instantly knew I wanted to be a part of it, but I thought I had nothing to give.

Then I learned that $5 a month would equal the interest of a $1,000 endowment.

Five dollars a month was something I knew I could do, so I began supporting our youth and all that God does through Judson. Now under President Jerry Cain’s excellent leadership, Judson continues to be a place where demanding scholarship and deepening faith become one.

By Marjorie MacMahon

I have several friends who have graduated from Judson. When I compare the education they received at Judson with that of a state school, the individual attention is unmatched. Students are cared for personally; they are not treated as a number.

Our world today is so different from the world in which I grew up. We were faced with and lived through World War II, but after the war there was a big change in our culture. Now, there are so many outside pressures that my generation didn’t have. I believe that there is no better place to invest than in our youth.

I’ve never thought of my giving as a sacrifice. My pocketbook has never equaled my enthusiasm for Judson. In the long years when my husband was sick, writing that check and praying for the school helped me get through a most difficult period of my life. Even though our gifts might seem small, I have felt that when we put our gifts together, much can be accomplished. And when we add our sincere prayers to our gifts, they grow.

I just celebrated my 90th birthday. Experience has taught me that the torch must be passed to help future generations grow into Godly leaders. Would you consider carrying the torch now? What a fine birthday present indeed! Even if it is $5 a month, would you be a part of investing in students at Judson through giving of your finances and prayers?

Even one torch is bright. And if we keep joining together, no matter the size, our gifts will help the Judson University motto all the more: Christus Lux Mundi. Christ, The Light of the World.

“I look forward to reading Marge’s short notes every month. She is such an inspiration to me and to others around the office.

In fact, she reminds me of my mom who just turned 90 as well. Having the opportunity to process checks at Judson, I’m truly amazed by her faithfulness month after month.

Thank you Marge and thank you to all those who have supported Judson financially and through prayer over the years. Seeing God’s provision through your gifts month in and out is truly a blessing not just to me, but to our students as well!”

—Joy Cramer, Donor Information Coordinator Judson University