September, 2010 | 3rd Edition
CU eNewsletter
Welcome Back! It is our hope that by keeping you informed about what is going on at Cornerstone University you will keep our students, faculty and staff in your prayers as we work together to build lives that matter. Starting this month, you can expect to receive a CU e-Newsletter six times a year. The CU e-Newsletter distribution months include September, November, December, February, April and June. We desire to keep you informed and involved with all the exciting news and events that are taking place on Cornerstone University’s campus. In June, Emily Rolls (CU ’10), joined the Advancement team as the Cornerstone Student Fund Coordinator. She recently graduated with a bachelor of science degree in marketing. "I am so excited to give back to the university that has poured so much into me by preparing me,
Table of Contents Theatre Production Althletic Events Music Events Annual Report Homecoming 2010 Welcome Back! Fall 2010 Chapel Schedule Fall Student Phonathon
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into me by preparing me, encouraging me and discipling me so that I can be an influencer in our world for Christ,” she said.
Psalm 103:1 Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
Fall 2010 Chapel Schedule Come and Worship with us! Please contact our office if you would like to be our guest at an upcoming chapel. When: 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday Where: Hansen Athletic Center SEPTEMBER 17- Praise Chapel 19- Evensong 20- Christine Mutch, Associate Dean of Discipleship 22- Dr. Joseph Stowell, President 24- Praise Chapel 26- Evensong 27- Joel Schaffer, Urban Transformation Ministries // Homecoming 29- David and Katherine Wisen, International Aid // Homecoming OCTOBER 1- Praise Chapel // Homecoming 3- Evensong 4- Princess Kasune Zulu, Author & World Vision Representative // Go Week 6- Princess Kasune Zulu // Go Week 8- Chip Huber, Dean of Student Engagement // Go Week 10- Evensong 11- Departmental Chapel (Worship and Word) 13- Dr. Joseph Stowell 15- Praise Chapel 17- Evensong 18- Dr. Rick Ostrander, Provost 20- Dr. Ed Dobson, Author and Pastor Emeritus 22- Praise Chapel 24- Evensong 25- Departmental Chapel 27- Dr. Jim Samra, Calvery Church 29- Pastor Don Denyes, South Church, Lansing // Family Weekend 31- Evensong
Theatre Production Tuck Everlasting A theatrical experience for the entire family, Tuck everlasting spans generations with its thought-provoking story. Date (s): October 1,2, 7, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. October 10 at 2:30 p.m. Where: Matthews Auditorium at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary Cost: $10 Adults, $8 Students/Seniors Tickets: 616-254-1663
Althletic Events Sept. 17- Women’s Volleyball: Bethel College @ CU Sept. 18- Men’s and Women’s Cross Country @ Calvin Invitational Sept. 18- JV Men’s Soccer: Indiana Institute of Technology @ CU Sept. 18- Women’s Volleyball: Mt. Vernon Nazarene College and Goshen @ CU Sept. 20- JV Men’s Soccer: Davenport @ CU Sept. 21- Men’s Soccer: Cedarville @ CU Sept. 21- Women’s Soccer: Goshen @ CU Sept. 21- Women’s Volleyball: Davenport @ CU Sept. 25- Men’s Soccer: Concordia @ CU Sept. 25- Women’s Soccer: Huntington @ CU Sept. 27- Men’s Golf: WHAC Jamboree @ Quail Ridge GC Sept. 29- Women’s Volleyball: Aquinas College @ CU Sept. 30- JV Men’s Soccer: Calvin College @ CU Visit www.cugoldeneagles.com for more information.
NOVEMBER 1- Gerald Longjohn 3- Rudolpho Carrasco, two forty group 5- Praise Chapel 7- Evensong 8- Pastor Marvin Williams, Trinity Church, Lansing 10- Dr. Joseph Stowell 12- Praise Chapel 14- Evensong 15- Prof. Christopher Yuan, Moody Bible Institute 17- Prof. John Duff, CU Faculty 19- Praise Chapel 21- Evensong 22- Departmental Chapel 29- Christine Mutch // Beginning of Advent DECEMBER 1- Pastor Jeff Manion, Ada Bible Church 3- Praise Chapel 5- Evensong 6- Chip Huber 8- Joe Horness, Worship Arts, Bay Point Community Church 10- Praise Chapel
Annual Legacy Dinner & Luncheon Legacy Dinner, October 26 & Legacy Luncheon, October 28 Every fall, Cornerstone University hosts the Legacy Dinner (undergraduate) and the Legacy Luncheon (graduate) for scholarship recipients and donors. The Legacy Dinner and Legacy Luncheon are special events bringing donors and students together. It is important for recipients to know that the scholarships funds they receive are a gift from people who want to impact their lives. This year marks the 10th anniversary for the Legacy events! If you would like more information on how to establish a scholarship to help Cornerstone and/or GRTS students, please contact Nancy Tigchon at nancy.tigchon@cornerstone.edu or by phone at 616-254-1668.
Fall Student Phonathon Coming in the month of October
Music Events Oct. 8- Paul Dyer’s Jr. Piano Recital Oct. 15- Jered Kellogg’s Sr. Trumpet Recital Oct. 23- Ann Marie Kaufman’s Sr. Piano Recital Nov. 6- Amanda Elmore’s Jr. Piano Recital Contact the music department at 616-222-1545 for more information.
Annual Report
This September we launched the first Online Annual Report! Every year the annual report is assembled by the advancement and marketing and communications office to provide a financial report to publically recognize and thank those who financially invest in the university. The 2010 Annual report can be viewed at www.cornerstone.edu/annualreport.
Homecoming 2010 Celebrating Lives That Matter
When: Sept. 26 - Oct. 2 This fall there are so many exciting activities and events taking place on Cornerstone's campus. We invite
In the month of October, Cornerstone University students will be calling alumni and friends to raise support for the Cornerstone Student Fund. The Cornerstone Student Fund plays a direct role in offsetting tuition costs and immediately enhances our students experience at Cornerstone. The Cornerstone Student Fund helps with the following needs: Student Scholarships Classroom Enhancements Faculty Excellence Technology Improvements By using funds from the Cornerstone Student Fund for these costs, the university keeps tuition affordable for our students. To give, please visit www.cornerstone.edu/give Please consider partnering with us this year by pledging your support during the fall Student Phonathon! Your gift will make a difference.
you to come back to campus and celebrate the history of Cornerstone during Homecoming 2010. Get details and register online at www.cornerstone.edu/homecoming10