A PUBLICATION FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF CRANDALL UNIVERSITY Fall 2012
Volume 25 - Edition 2
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From the
President’s Desk Dr. Bruce Fawcett
In the winter of 1988 I placed an order for a class ring to mark my approaching gradua on from Atlan c Bap st College (ABC). I was only 21 but I had somehow sensed that what I had experienced as a student at ABC had had a very profound impact on my life – an experience that perhaps would not be equaled in other educa onal or work environments in the years to come. The mentoring from my professors, the impressions made on my life from chapel experiences, and the friendships that emerged through organized events and casual conversa ons all combined to shape and mold me into a mature Chris an young adult. Yes, the lectures, readings, tests, and papers helped me develop academic discipline and prepared me well for advanced study, but somehow I realized that the changes that had occurred in my life were far deeper than about merely becoming a stronger student. Looking back, I think my intui on as a 21-yearold was correct. While I deeply enjoyed other study opportuni es that followed my years at ABC, as well as the ministries in which I have served over the years, nothing changed my life more than those four years of life and study at ABC. I am grateful to the churches and individuals who gave sacrificially to make that experience possible for me and my friends. Today, I s ll wear that same gradua on ring as a reminder of all that God did in my life when I was a student at ABC, but since returning to Crandall to take on
the role of President, that ring has taken on an addi onal significance to me. My ring also reminds me daily that God is s ll at work in the lives of students at Crandall University. As I watch students singing, preaching, and leading in chapel, my heart is warmed by the vibrancy of their rela onship with God. When my wife, Penny, and I have students in our home I am encouraged by their maturity and poten al for service in our churches and society. These life changes are only possible because of your investment in the students of Crandall University. In the past two years we have opened a new academic building (Stultz Hall) and a new apartment building. These wonderful facili es make it possible for us to serve and influence an even larger group of students. Would you be willing to make a contribu on to our Future Founda ons campaign to help pay for these new facili es that allow for expanded impact? We welcome all gi s – large and small. By pulling together, you and I can lessen the debt load and thereby reduce the interest payments so that funds can be invested more directly in the lives of our students. Give us a call (506)858-8970 and we would be happy to share with you different opportuni es to give to Crandall and invest in the current and future genera ons of Crandall students.
Dr. Bruce Fawcett ‘88
President and Vice-Chancellor Professor of Leadership and Religious Studies
Cover Photo: Installation Service (Inset: Fall Foliage Day)
The Growing Edge is the magazine of Crandall University. Its purpose is to inform alumni, donors, and friends about the University and to keep them in touch with the life of Crandall, its family and friends. Alumni letters, unsolicited manuscripts, art and photos are welcome for possible inclusion. Items for “Alumni News” should be identified by graduation class. Free subscriptions to The Growing Edge are available upon request. Changes of address should be sent to: Diane Bossé, Development Associate Crandall University Box 6004, Moncton, NB E1C 9L7 Tel:(506)863-6459 1-888-968-6228 Fax: (506)858-9694 E-mail: diane.bosse@crandallu.ca
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Installation Monday, October 15th marked the official Installation of Dr. Bruce Fawcett. This event marks the installation of Dr. Fawcett as the 8th President and ViceChancellor of Crandall University. The act of installation was conducted by Mrs. Sheila Cummings, Chair of the Board of Governors.
Dr. Harry Garder delivers the Installation Address
The Installation Address was given by Dr. Harry Gardner, President, Acadia Divinity College. Mr. Robert MacDonald, Chair, Crandall University Faculty Association offered the Installation Prayer, followed by Mr. Andrew Hopper,Vice President for Special Projects and Special Assistant to the President, presenting letters of acknowledgement. Dr. Fawcett provided closing comments. The benediction was given by Dr. Robert Knowles,Vice-President for Advancement. Dr. Fawcett holds a B.A. from Atlantic Baptist College (now Crandall University), an M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and a Th.M. from Harvard University. He also completed a Ph.D. at the University of Wales under the supervision of noted empirical theologian, Leslie J. Francis. An ordained Canadian Baptist minister, Dr. Fawcett served for seven years as a youth pastor at Lewisville Baptist Church here in his hometown of Moncton, New Brunswick. He taught Greek and Religious Studies part-time at Crandall University and later served as the
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founding Director of the Youth Leadership Program at Crandall. From 1999 until 2008, Dr. Fawcett served on the staff of the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches. As the Convention’s first Director of Youth and Family Ministries, he developed training programs for youth leaders, and provided leadership for the Springforth youth conference and Tidal Impact, Canada’s largest youth mission program. He later served the Convention as Director of Communications, Associate Executive Minister, and Acting Executive Minister. Dr. Fawcett began teaching at Acadia Divinity College at Acadia University in 2000 when he was appointed as the founding Director of the Youth Ministry Program. He was appointed as a full-time faculty member in 2009, and served as Director of Doctoral Studies and as Academic Dean. He has also taught as a visiting lecturer at a variety of colleges and seminaries in North America and overseas. Dr. Fawcett is the author or editor of six books on youth ministry, missions, and evangelism. He is the author of academic articles that have appeared in a variety of journals including Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion,The Journal of Youth Ministry, Pastoral Psychology, and The Journal of Youth and Theology.
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Fall Foliage Day
30 Years
Reflections on Fall: Foliage Day Marks 30th Year.
“Fall Foliage Day is your chance to step out of the ordinary and into the ’green pastures’ that God has for you. He wants to restore you, your soul, and your sanity, but you have to take a step out into His creation, and leave the rest behind. Find the beauty among the everyday, even when it is hard to find.” These were the words that marked the beginning of the 30th annual Fall Foliage Day at Crandall University. For many past students, this tradition has become a hallmark of their time at Crandall. I have heard many students over the years comment on how much they needed it, and how they enjoyed a chance to encounter God in a new way.
There seems to be something very spiritual about taking time out of our day to spend in God’s creation. The Bible is filled with such references. It seems that in taking time to reflect on nature, God shows us that He truly does take care of us, and we are under His guidance and care. If He can care for all of nature, why not for us too? So once again this year, the students, staff, and faculty took time to celebrate God’s creation and how He loves and cares for us. Perhaps you yourself have fond memories of past Foliage Days, or are looking for similar times of reflection. I would encourage you to go for a walk in the woods, play in a park, breathe in some fresh air, and reflect on the goodness of God’s creation. It may be more restorative to you than anything else that you could do this week.
30 years ago, Dr. Doug Mantz began taking students out into nature to experience God’s creation in a way that many never had taken the time to do. Through this landscape meditation, he encouraged them to look into God’s creation and to see what God had to say to them or show them during this time. Continuing on that tradition, the students of Crandall continue to look at God’s creation every Jonathan Grimes fall. This year, through communion, poetry, song, Worship and Spiritual and reflection, the students were taken on a journey Life Director through Mapleton Park to take time to relax, refresh, and focus on God. Once again, Dr. Mantz was present, and led the Crandall community through this event. 4 | The Growing Edge
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Murray Lecture
Dr. Nicholas Wolterstorff
Stuart E. Murray Lecturer The fall semester of 2012 marked the celebration of 16 years that Crandall University has been hosting the Stuart E. Murray Lectureship in honour of its last Principal and first President, Dr. Murray, who served the University from 1966 - 1980. Each year affords us the opportunity to bring to campus a renowned and accomplished Christian scholar and educator, and this year was certainly no exception. In fact, 2012 arguably could be seen as the year when we outdid ourselves as we welcomed Dr. Nicholas Wolterstorff, the Noah Porter Professor Emeritus of Philosophical Theology from Yale University & the Senior Fellow of the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture from the University of Virginia. Dr. Wolterstorff is a world-renowned philosopher and prolific author. He started his academic career as a Harvard University Ph.D. graduate and finished his formal years of full-time employment at Yale University, so he has excellent Ivy League credentials. Between his time at Harvard and Yale, however, Dr. Wolterstorff spent 30 very influential and productive years at Calvin College as their Professor of Philosophy. Calvin, like Crandall, is a private Christian university seeking to develop Christian students’ hearts and minds for Christ. In his ‘retirement’, Dr. Wolterstorff continues to write and do research in association with the University of Virginia. The Stuart E. Murray lecture for 2012 was somewhat unique in that Dr. Wolterstorff entitled it “Living with Grief” and talked about his thoughts and experience with grief based on his own loss, through the death of his 25-year-old son, Eric. Dr. Wolterstoff had written about this loss in his life a number of years ago as part of his own coming to terms with what he was experiencing as a father.
The book was entitled Lament for a Son. As he spoke on this occasion at Crandall, he challenged the audience to “own their grief” as a way of living with it, and to not look to bury it under layers of subconscious or unending busyness. He shared some of the questions that loss can inevitably raise for people of faith, along with noting the lack of answers to so many of these same questions. He ultimately challenged all grievers of loved ones to find ways to own their grief in a redemptive way, so that others could still be encouraged and blessed as a result. We certainly were blessed to have Dr. Wolterstorff in our midst this Fall. In addition to the public lecture, he also took time to conduct meetings with our faculty and students and took part in our chapel time and classes. He is now back to his writing and research in Virginia, but his presence was strong enough that he has left behind a part of himself. In fact, he was so easy to get to know and interact with, we also dubbed him a ‘Honourary Maritimer’, in addition to being our 16th Dr. Stuart E. Murray Lecturer. Seth Crowell, Ph.D. V.P. for Academic Affairs
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Convocation
Advanced Certificate in Literacy Education Tracy Agnew Eleanor Ann Brown Pa -Jo Elizabeth Cormier Jennifer T. Dixon-Lipton Kathryn Ann Fahey Constance G. Kea ng Margaret M. Kirkpatrick Christopher Allan Leger Joanne Elizabeth MacAulay John Francois Magee Kara Ashley Miller Cynthia Anne Smith Laura Anne Surre Sonya F.L. Tower
Advanced Certificate in Resource Education Cynthia Lynn Badiuk Karen Lynne Be s Kevin Chambers Marcel Thomas Dulong Melanie Dawn Dupuis Carrie Lynn Freeman Aldena M. Higgins-Harris Trina Anne Kitchen Chantal Lire e ThĂŠriault Margaret Rachel MacKay 6 | The Growing Edge
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Nadine Liane Mazerolle Nancy Ruth McMullin Sandra Murty Ma hew P. Pugsley Emilie M. Roberts Victoria Faye Smith
Bachelor of Education Kathryn Ann Benoit Kelsey Theresa Boone Robyn Marie Boudreau-McCue Michelle Dawn Chapman Sally A. Fillmore Ma hew Richard Gamblin Kristen Elizabeth Holloway Jeremy W. C. Kelusky Jennifer Lake Christopher Robert Mar n Meaghan Frances Elizabeth McGibbon Ryan Andrew Parker Melissa Price Ma hew Joseph Robertson Heather White Victoria Summer Worden
Bachelor of Arts in English (Honours) Elizabeth Faith Gavel
Bachelor of Arts in History Derek Basque Brian T. Legge
Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management Maryse Basque Ian Belliveau Lyndin Cormier Kim R. Drisdelle Marc William Gallant Catherine Hodder Brenda Marlene Killam Jennifer Lynn LaPointe Danielle Aline Mar n Keely Elsbeth Moore Lise Nicole Picot-Hudson Erin Michelle Savage Julien ThĂŠbeau Rebecca Wood Paula Frances Young
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Alvin Kumbirai Simbanegavi Ashley Elizabeth Robin Weaver
Fall 2012 It’s never too late to finish what you started! The Degree Completion Program… My journey to the land of post-secondary education began a long time ago…27 years ago, in fact – way back in 1985! One year after graduating from high school, I entered the hallowed halls of Atlantic Baptist College on the Salisbury Road in Moncton, NB. It was there my quest for further education began, but it would be the school seeing two name changes, one re-location, and many years later, before my journey would continue. Fast forward to the year 2010! Life, with all its complexities and changes, brought to the forefront the fact that my education was still incomplete. I had picked away at it, taking different courses at several post-secondary institutions over the years, but the fact remained that the elusive degree was still unfinished. An interesting (and likely divine!) intervention occurred while I was working at Dalhousie University. It was at Dal that I met and worked with Dr. Roger Russell (Director – Adult Learner Professional Studies Division), and it was he who encouraged me to consider the Degree Completion Program her at Crandall to complete my B.A. Degree in Organizational Management, if or when I ever returned home to Moncton. Two years and one move later, I found myself not only enrolled as a student in Cohort 27 of Crandall University’s Degree Completion Program, but also working once again with Roger, and now also Kimberley Cook, as the Program Assistant for the Adult Learner
L-R: Roger Russell, Director and Professor; Faye Lutes, Program Assitant; and Kim Cook, Program Administrator and Professor, all with Professional Studies Division
Professional Studies Division. Many years have passed since I began my journey to obtain my Bachelor’s degree. Now, with the unwavering support of my husband, Jeff, and the encouragement of my wonderful co-workers, I plunge on, revelling in the fact that it is “never too late to finish what you started”! Faye Lutes Student, Cohort 27 – Degree Completion Program Program Assistant, Adult Learner Professional Studies Division
Dean’s List Summer 2012 Deniz Akmaner Maryse Basque Ian Belliveau Lisa C. Cameron Amy Colpitts Sharon Corcoran-MacPhee Lyndin Cormier Nicole Cormier Gisele Dominique Hope Kim Drisdelle Esther Farrell Rachel Gallant
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From the
Advancement Office
Dr. Robert Knowles
Privilege and Potential Like some of you reading this, I was a part of the Salisbury Road experience. While I was a student at ABC, it was announced that Mrs. Ruth Colburne had donated a large piece of property to the College. I remember standing in “the field”, dreaming of what it could be like. Since arriving back in Moncton to work at Crandall, it is obvious that the dream has become a reality and has gone beyond what anyone thought possible. While looking out over the property, I catch myself thinking – is this possible? Who would have thought a facility like this would be available for students? I never could have thought this big while I was a student in the mid to late eigh es. I think of the privileges the Crandall students have – top-notch athle c facili es, great classrooms, wonderful housing, beau ful grounds, bright gathering spaces, not to men on quality faculty and staff, all in a posi ve Chris an atmosphere. I count it a privilege to be back and to give back to a University where my life was influenced for good by professors, staff, and fellow students. I want to tell the Crandall story so that many more students can experience the Crandall University privilege and uniqueness. However, it’s not all about the present, for God has much more to accomplish here. There are more students in need of “quality university education firmly rooted in the Christian faith.” The poten al to educate more and more students is great. Their influence upon their world is even greater. Each person I see in the cafeteria, in chapel, in the hallway, on the court, is one more person who can tell the Crandall story – one that I hope will be told humbly, realizing that there is a great legacy of those who walked these halls, and of the host of others yet to do so. Thank you for your prayers and financial contribu ons. Crandall University is a wonderful place to be. If you happen to see me just standing back taking it all in, I’m probably simply thinking about the “privilege and poten al” of Crandall.
Dr. Robert Knowles
Vice-President for Advancement
Dr. Robert Knowles (’89) began as Vice-President for Advancement on August 1st, aŌer serving in various Pastoral ministry roles for 24 years, most recently as Senior Pastor of New Minas BapƟst Church. Bob is a former Crandall Board and Senate member and served as the President of the ConvenƟon of AtlanƟc BapƟst Churches in 2010. He is also a grandson of the founding Principal, Dr. Myron Brinton. Bob is married to Crystal (Huxter)( ‘92). They and their four children are pleased to be part of the Crandall community.
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Future Foundations
Capital Campaign
In 2009 a campaign was launched to raise 24 million dollars to construct Stultz Hall, a new apartment building, and to raise money for scholarships. Thanks to the generosity of Alumni, churches, businesses, government, and interested individuals, this goal is being realized. A number of volunteers gave significant time and effort to help us in this endeavour, but the work is not quite done yet. There is still more money to raise to reach the goal. We are asking for your help as we bring this Future Foundations Campaign to a strong finish. We want your name to appear on our donor wall, along with many others who believe in the educational excellence that Crandall offers. Have you made a commitment to the present and future students of Crandall? If not, we would be happy to talk with you about a pledge or outright gift. Has your church joined the dozens of churches who are committed to partnering with us? If not, we would welcome that. Do you know of someone who would share our mission of “quality university education firmly rooted in the Christian faith?” We would like to meet with them to share the exciting story of changed lives through the educational advantages of Crandall. To date, the Future Foundations Capital Campaign has reached 90% of its fundraising goal represented by commitments totalling $17,072,901 of the $19,000,000 private sector and government sector goal. Solicitation will continue to all divisions of the campaign (Leadership, Municipal, Church, Family, Major Gifts and Community/Alumni) until Spring 2013. A ceremony to unveil the perpetual donor wall will be held on Crandall’s Campus on Friday, May 3 at 6:00 p.m. – Stultz Hall. Every gift makes a difference and indicates your alignment with our values as a Christian university. Thank you for standing with us. Ms. Gilda Ryder Dr. Robert Knowles Co-chairs, Future Foundations Campaign
Plan to attend Crandall University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award Dinner
The Distinguished Alumni Award is given to recognize Distinguished Alumni who bring honor to Crandall University through their outstanding, devoted service to humanity in public and/or church life, who have a record of meritorious achievement, recognition, and/or success in his/her profession and who have had a reputation for leadership in his/her profession, organization or broader endeavors. The 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients will be honored on Friday, May 3, 2013, 6:30 PM - Murray Hall, Crandall University.
Mrs. Laura Selig - Class of 1996 Dr. Malcolm Beckett - Class of 1974 Tickets to attend the dinner are $30.00 and are available by phoning the Alumni Office at (506)863-6459 www. crandallu.ca
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Crandall Athletics Chargers Compete in CIBA Baseball Nationals Crandall Chargers sent their men’s baseball team to O awa, October 19-21, to compete in the 2012 CIBA Baseball Na onals, hosted by Carleton University in O awa. The Chargers qualified by finishing second in the Atlan c Conference behind winners Cape Breton Capers. Final results at Na onals were: 1. St.Clair 2. Cape Breton 3. Durham 4. McGill 5. Carleton 6. Crandall Crandall University was strongly represented and brought home some hardware with Adem Campbell and Luc Vautour being named to the All-Canadian Team. Dan Proctor and Shawn Mackenzie were nominated as candidates for the top pitcher and catcher in the na on awards . Congratula ons, Chargers on a fantas c season!
Chargers Qualify for CCAA Cross Country Nationals Canada’s top individual, collegiate and conference runners were honoured at Champlain St Lambert, Que. The field was comprised of 137 of the top male collegiate runners in the country.With over 290 runners, the 2012 CCAA Cross-Country Running Na onal Championships is the biggest CCAA na onal championship ever held. Represen ng Crandall for the first me at the CCAA Cross Country Na onals, Ma Wheaton and Caleb Cormier were ready to run as Chargers. Ma ran a season best 8K in 30:15 which was good enough for 103rd place and Caleb finished 24 spots behind with a me of 33:00, which landed him in the 127th spot. Crandall was the only ACAA team to send runners to Na onals this year, and look to build off this success by sending a team to Na onals again next season. Ma hew Wheaton qualified for na onals by placing 4th in his first event, 3rd in his next event and 2nd at the ACAA Championships. Caleb Cormier, who has steadily been increasing his training and qualified by placing 11th in his first event, 7th in the next and 9th at the ACAA Championships. Both men also par cipated in the Legs 4 Literacy race held in Moncton and finished 1st and 2nd in the 5K run. Congratula ons to both men for represen ng Crandall University so well this year. 10 | The Growing Edge
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Chargers Congratulations to Steve Strang, Bill Black, Nick Manuel, and Jim Power from Sun Life Financial, winners of the 2012 Crandall Golf Classic! Congratulations are also extended to Gary Clark, winner of the Male Longest Drive; Daniel Bourgeois, winner of the Male Closest to the Hole; and Heather Wilson, winner of the Female Longest Drive. 27 teams and over 50 local companies participated in the 2012 tournament, raising over $20,000 for the Athletics program and Athletics scholarships at Crandall University! Thanks to all who participated! We look forward to seeing you at the 2013 Golf Classic!
Meet our New Athletics Director Mr. Bryan Cawthra was appointed as the University’s Athletics Director on August 7, 2012. Bryan has an ACCESS Diploma from Ambrose University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts (Sports Ministry) from Briercrest Bible College. He has served as the Convener for Adult Soccer for Reach Forth Sports Ministry, and he has coached soccer teams for Redeemer University, Briercrest Bible College, and Ambrose University. He is also the owner of SoccerTots (Niagara Region), a franchised child physical development program. He has hosted a number of sports camps and clinics, and he has worked at the Athletes in Action Head Office. Bryan also brings over 15 years of athletic experience as a player, team captain, referee, and coach. To this experience, he adds exceptional community engagement, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a missional attitude. The University believes he will be a long-term builder and visionary who will lead Charger Athletics to the next level. Go Chargers!
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The Crew “I remember my first day at Crandall well. I walked into Murray Hall and instantly started feeding off the posi ve a tude and the welcoming demeanor of the current staff and students. I knew I was in the right place,” comments Teri McCready, Co-Captain of the CREW. She adds, “At that me, there was no Ambassador Team, only friendly people who loved this university. Four years later, I am part of the team that is responsible to ensure that both new and poten al students feel like I did on Day One. This team consists of a group of young people on fire for Crandall. Who be er to represent the school than the people who benefit from the ins tu on?” The Crandall University Student Ambassador Team, commonly known as “CREW” is a new team dra ed in 2011 by Admissions and Recruitment. The CREW share in various ac vi es around the school ranging from Open Houses, Convoca on and working the Welcome Center at designated mes. “Essen ally, the mandate the CREW has been given is to represent Crandall with honor and dis nc on. We are honest with students who have ques ons they wish to ask about the school,” added Tyler Burts, Co-Captain of the CREW “One of my favorite parts of being on the team is giving tours. As you are walking with new or poten al students, you have the unique opportunity to share your personal experiences. As a current student, you can provide them with something that the staff or faculty can’t: a real perspec ve from someone who is living the experience. New and poten al students value this and take your words to heart. During the tour, it becomes very clear that the Crandall community is a close one,” expressed Teri. “Open Houses are another area that the Ambassador Team is ac vely involved in. Having students involved in planning of the event itself brings new views to the table and serves to expand an already-great event.” However, the CREW doesn’t solely represent Crandall on campus. Representa on takes place in the public eye as well. In the past year, the CREW has represented Crandall in various ways off-campus. Tyler noted “One ac vity is leading youth groups. Why bother with this? To give back to the community! The community has given to Crandall. As a result, we wish to give back to it as a way of saying ‘Thank You’. “
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Student Ambassador Team
Team Members: Teri McCready- (Co-Captain), Tyler Burts(Co-Captain), Emily Balsor Ogilvie, Angela Furlo e, Mark Hanson, Allison Foster, Ka e Hamilton, Bri any Matheson, Cody James Guitard, Sharilyn West, Michael Vickruck, Braedon MacDonald, Kaitlyn Goodwin, Philip Gray, Makayla Fancy, Gabriela Powers, and Madison Davis The team consists of well-rounded people who are involved in just about every area: socie es, Student Council, sports, worship teams and any number of other ac vi es. On top of these commitments, they dedicate their valuable me to help where they are needed and act as ambassadors for Crandall University. Why? “Because they genuinely love this university and feel that it is worth the me and energy to share their experience with others,” explains Teri. Admissions Director, David Cook, says “This select group of student leaders is making a significant contribu on to the university community. Each year the Admissions team carefully selects 15-20 members through an applica on process. Not only does it benefit Crandall University, but it also allows each team member to develop advanced personal, professional and leadership skills. “ David pointed out, “The Admissions and Recruitment team is very proud to work with this dedicated group of students, a group who volunteered a total of 840 hours in the Winter 2012 semester alone. The posi ve momentum and growth that the Admissions and Recruitment department is seeing is directly related to the hard work and dedica on of this elite on-campus student team.”
Cross Cultural Certificate Program Bolivia If you had told me this me last year that in a year’s me I would be pursuing further educa on in the area of interna onal development, I would have thought you were crazy! As a third year Psychology & Sociology student, I had a bad case of the travel bug, and wanted to see the world, but I never knew how that would fit together with my passion for the poor. Thankfully, others were wiser than I and encouraged me to check out the Cross-Cultural Cer ficate Program. This past May, a er taking the required courses on poverty, globaliza on, and other related areas, I and three other students le for a month-long internship in Bolivia, South America, partnering with Canadian Bap st Ministries. While in Bolivia, we worked at Casa de la Amistad: a safe place for children living in prison with their parents to go before and a er school. The Casa provides these precious children with meals, homework help, Bible teaching, play me, and other things we take for granted here in Canada. We also served at Jireh, a program designed to help youth who are forced to work on the street to bring in income for their families. In this program, youth are taught employable skills, are provided with snacks, Bible teaching, and psychological/social care. We learned so much during our month-long stay in Bolivia, this short ar cle doesn’t do the experience jus ce. We learned things that can never be taught in a classroom, including embarrassing (now hilarious) cultural ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts.’ We saw poverty that broke my heart, but at the same me, joyfulness that put us and all our wealth to shame. I was challenged to examine my life and spending habits and was encouraged to truly “live simply.” Aspects of the trip were definitely a challenge, considering I knew no Spanish when I went, and that we all suffered from sickness at one point or another. Despite those challenges that come with any form of interna onal travel, I was amazed at what I saw and learned. My biggest takeaway from the trip is the simple fact that anyone can do missions work. Sure, not everyone is called to go oversees, but we are all called as Christ followers to spread His love. O en, when we look at developing countries, we only see their material needs. We send money for food projects, and clothes for children in orphanages, and while these things are important and necessary, it is not what they would consider their greatest need. During our me overseas, a common theme ran through every interac on we had. Despite hunger and discrimina on, the Bolivian people were longing for rela onships. They longed for us to be a part of their life, even for a short month. It hit me halfway through the trip that this sense of community is what we all long for in Canada too. Being a part of the Cross-Cultural program has opened my eyes to the needs of those around the world, and what my part may be in helping to meet those needs. This trip has shaped my undergraduate experience to be er prepare me for my “next-steps” and I would fully encourage everyone and anyone to check it out for themselves. You won’t come home the same! Laura Sutherland B.A. Psychology & Sociology ‘13
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Year in Review Institutional Revenue ’11-’12 Student Fees
$5,374,815
Donations
$465,793
Other
$495,351
Dining/ Conferences
$158,834
Total Revenue
$6,494,793
Donations 2010
2011
2012
Churches
$239,171
$231,355
$237,056
Individuals
$219,852
$282,493
$171,530
$96,466
$74,092
$57,207
Other
2009
2010
2011
Endowment Value
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2009
$4,572,826
2010
$4,656,187
2011
$4,864,448
2012
$5,010,743
An audited financial statement is available from the Financial Office for those desiring a detailed report of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012. Please contact Heather Burke at heather.burke@crandallu.ca or 1-888-968-6228
Expenditures ’11-’12 Academic Support
$3,551,699
55%
Administrative
$813,611
13%
Physical Plant
$786,842
12%
Debt Servicing
$179,398
3%
Library
$273,063
4%
Student Services
$251,757
4%
Student Recruitment & Admissions
$275,149
4%
Development & Alumni Relations
$181,150
2%
Information Technology Services
$187,887
3%
Total Expenditures
$ 6,500,256
Student Enrolment 06/07
838
07/08
818
08/09
840
09/10
827
10/11
824
11/12
841
Source of Students ’11-’12 NB
ON
International
NS
PEI
Rest of Canada
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Reunions 1960-1964 Annual Alumni Reunion
The overcast sky and occasional shower certainly didn’t dampen the spirits of those who travelled to the Kingston Peninsula/Quispamsis area for the annual reunion of the 1960-64 Alumni group. With a record attendance this year of 72 people, and a number of first-timers, it was a time of non-stop reminiscing and catching-up on one another’s news. The weekend began with an informal get-together on Friday evening at the home of Jack and Elaina (Newman) Willett and the momentum generated there continued to build over the next day and a half as we gathered at Donna (Cochrane) Myers’ home on the Kingston Peninsula for lunch on Saturday, and then at the Kennebecasis Baptist Church that evening for a feast fit for a king, prepared by the former interim president of Crandall, Andrew Hopper and his wife Helen (Martin). The evening program of music provided by various quartets, soloists, and duets brought back many memories of choir and Gospel Team outings in the past. Thank you to Joey (Kingston) and Billy Gaines, Donna (Cochrane) Myers, and Elaine (Newman) and Jack Willett for hosting this fantastic event. And be sure and mark the weekend of Sept. 20-22, 2013 on your calendar and start making plans already to join us at Brunswick St. Baptist Church in Fredericton for our 24th annual reunion.
1980-1989 Alumni Reunion Over 84 alumni and their guests attended the very first 1980’s Reunion ever held, hosted at Crandall University on July 6, 7. This proved to be the largest Alumni reunion of Crandall graduates ever held! On Friday night of the reunion weekend, the group enjoyed reconnecting with their old friends and teachers at a Meet & Greet. Tours of the campus and a delicious brunch started off Saturday’s activities, while the afternoon saw a time of various activities, including a softball game headed up by Beverley (Ching) Robart (’87) out on the baseball field! Kim (Shaw) Smith (’83) headed up a silent auction to raise funds for the newly-established 1980-1989 Alumni Scholarship. Reminiscing was in high volume over the weekend as the alumni viewed old photos and shared memories of their time at ABC in the 1980s! The weekend was brought to a close with a scrumptious surf or turf supper and program. A big thank you goes out to the planning committee members Dannie Brown, Jan (Rigby)Dennis (‘89), Kim (Shaw) Smith (’83), Dennis Bustin (’86), Beverley (Ching) Robart (’87), and Gilda (Bagley) Ryder (’83) for helping plan the reunion events! 16 | The Growing Edge
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From the
Alumni Relations Office
Gilda Ryder Hello fellow alumni! It is always my pleasure to write a brief column on the Alumni Relations’ Program. Let me begin by saying that this has been a year of exciting activities for alumni and the Alumni Office. Firstly, we were proud to recognize Premier David N. Alward (’78) as our 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient at a banquet on the eve of our two Spring Convocation exercises in April. As an annual tradition, our office also hosted an evening reception earlier that month for our graduates, guests and numerous faculty and staff. In June, I was pleased to attend a ‘mini’ reunion in
Toronto for 1950’s alumni at the home of Rosalind (McGowan) Jeffreys. Later in June we held our 8th Annual Golf Classic at the Pine Needles Golf Course in Shediac, NB. The tournament’s net proceeds resulted in helping reach a goal of raising $100,000 for Crandall’s endowed Athletic Scholarship Fund. Many alumni contribute to this tournament’s success each year. Our largest reunion was held in early July for students who attended Atlantic Baptist College between the years 1980-1989. With over 100 registered, the weekend event reconnected many friends and past employees. During the closing banquet, it was announced that a new Bursary - The 1980-1989 Alumni Bursary Fund - was being established. In August we celebrated the arrival of our new President, Dr. Bruce Fawcett, Class of 1988, by hosting a Pre-Commissioning Service Alumni BBQ here in the beautiful courtyard on Crandall’s campus.
The annual 1960-1964 alumni reunion was held in the Kingston Peninsula/Quispamsis area (see page 16). Unfortunately, our annual alumni softball tournament, planned for the same weekend in Moncton was cancelled due to inclement weather. Another key focus and activity since September has been the Alumni Telethon and solicitation for support of the Future Foundations Capital Campaign. We’re inviting all alumni (through hardcopy and electronic mailings) to contribute in some way to this expansion project. “Thank You” to the alumni volunteers who are helping us contact thousands of alumni this fall. Supportive alumni have made a tremendous difference in the past. We’re asking for that support again as we attempt to wind down this campaign with the Donor Wall Unveiling on May 3, 2013. Please consider a gift today. In closing, I want to report that I had the privilege, during our recent 2012 Fall Convocation, of addressing and welcoming our grads as the newest members to the Alumni Association. We are so pleased to welcome these individuals who will join our other alumni and represent this university across Canada and around the world. Alumni continue to be our best ambassadors, recruiters and financial supporters. We’re reminded daily, through our Alumni Relations’ efforts, of the impact and footprint that Crandall University is having on a global scale. Be proud and look for ways to be involved in your alma mater in the days ahead.
Gilda Ryder
Director, Development and Alumni Relations
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Alumni News 2000’s
1990’s Congratulations to Jodi McIsaac (’99) whose first novel, Through the Door, has recently been published. It is the first novel in a new urban series called The Thin Veil.
Jean & Sarah (Burgess) Hébert (‘06) are pleased to announce the birth of their twin daughters, Abigail Marie and Alexix Catherine Hébert, born August 14, 2012 weighing 5 lbs 3 oz and 6 lbs 3 oz respectively. Alison and Duane MacDonald (‘95) are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Caleb Murray MacDonald born on October 11, 2011 at the Moncton Hospital at 4:53 am. He weighed 7 lbs 4 oz and was 21 inches long. He is a brother to Ashlyn, Alex, and Benjamin. Congratulations to Wayne (’96) and Angie (Sutherland) Murphy (’95) who began a new chapter of ministry at Lancaster Baptist Church on August 1, 2012. Wayne is now the Senior Pastor at the church where he grew up, was baptized, and sensed a call to ministry.
Congratulations to René Robichaud (’07) who started as the Youth and Young Adults Pastor at Lewisville Baptist Church in Moncton in April, 2011. In November 2011, they welcomed their 6th child, Reuben Jesse, into their family! He is a brother to Emilie (12), Naomi (10), Maisey (8), Chloe (6), and Joey (3).
2010’s
Alex and Sylvia (Ball) Curry (’06) are pleased to announce the birth of their first child Xavier. Xavier James Arthur Curry was born at 8:08 pm on June 18, 2012 weighing 2 lbs 14 oz and was 15” long. Congratulations to Holly (Mailman) and Gavin Rolland (’07) who were married on July 9, 2011. They are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Roselyn Rolland, born March 10, 2012 in Bridgewater, NS.
Meghan (Geauvreau) (’10) married Keith Pineo (’09) on July 21, 2012 at the South Range Christian Church in Digby, NS. Congratulations to you both!
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4, 2012 at Hillsborough Baptist Church in Hillsborough, NB.
Congratulations to Shannon (Saunders) (’10) and Trent Raynard who got married on June 2, 2012.
Congratulations to Milly and Matthew Cox (‘11) who were married on August 25, 2012 in Toronto, Ont.
Congratulations to Evan (’14) and Sarah (McRae) Power (’12) who were married on May 19, 2012 at Lower Coverdale Baptist Church in Lower Coverdale, NB.
In Memoriam
Congratulations are extended to Tiffany (Shaw) (’11) and Andrew Beckwith (’10) who were married on July 28, 2012. Their ceremony was at Hillside Baptist Church and their reception was held at Camp Wildwood.
Congratulations to Laura (Ells) (’11) who married Zachary d’Entremont on July 21, 2012 at New Minas Baptist Church in New Minas, NS. They are currently living in Halifax, NS.
Congratulations go out to Jill and Tommy Wood (’12) who were married on June 9, 2012. The baseball-themed ceremony led by Crandall professor Dr. Stephen Dempster was intended to be held at Kiwanis Park, but inclement weather drove them to the indoors location at the Beaver Curling Club.
Sympathy is extended to the family of Kim Dunnett who passed away on June 19, 2012 at the Moncton Hospital. Kim had joined Crandall University as a student within the past year. Sympathy is also extended to the family of Alanna Greene who passed away in September, 2012. Alanna was a former student at Crandall University.
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Faculty & Staff News Welcome back and congratulations to Dr. Roger Russell, Director of the Adult Learner Professional Studies Division, on having two journal articles recently accepted for publication. One is entitled “Indonesian Host Country Nationals: Feeling Respected And Not Respected” and will appear in the International Journal of Management & Information Systems. The second is entitled “My Baby Bird –Living With Type 1 Diabetes: A Phenomenological Analysis and will appear in the American Journal of Health Sciences. The first article was completed with Dr Catherine AquinoRussell (UNB), while the second article is a Russell family collaboration with Allison Russell (NYCC), Catrina Russell (UNB), Dr. Aquino-Russell (UNB), and Dr. Russell. Thanks also to Kim Cook who served as Interim Director during Dr. Russell’s absence.
Welcome to Crystal (Huxter) Knowles (’92) who has joined the Student & Enrolment Services Division at Crandall as Administrative Assistant.
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We are saddened by the departures of two long-term colleagues from our ranks this summer: Dr. Penny Humby, who taught part-time at Atlantic Baptist College in the 1990s and returned in 2004 to teach full-time as one of our Biology professors, has decided to take a step of faith and pursue some other possible career interests. Dr. Neil Soggie who taught Psychology at Crandall for 10 years has returned to his home province of Saskatchewan and assumed a new position of leadership at Briercrest Seminary in Caronport. We thank them both for their years of service within our midst. We were also saddened to have two valued staff members depart this summer. Our thanks to Heidi Soggie for her generous service to Crandall as the Director of Student Development for more than a decade. Thank you also goes out to Sylvia Williston who served as our Bookstore and Conferences Manager for a year. Dr. Dan Goodwin, Professor of History, presented a paper this summer at the International Conference on Baptist Studies held July 11 – 15 at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. The title of his presentation was “The Self-Understanding of New Brunswick’s Free Christian Baptists: Adapting to the Liberal Order, c. 1840-1880.” The work on this paper will also serve as excellent background and preparation for Dr. Goodwin as he continues to compile material for his next book.
Dr. Josephine NhongoSimbanegavi, Associate Professor of History, spent several weeks in Zimbabwe this summer in an effort to collect some up-to-date ‘oral interview material’ from historically migrant-sending areas of the country. She also was able to access data from the Zimbabwe National Archives in Zimbabwe’s capital city, Harare.
Special congratulations are in order for Professors Robert MacDonald and Heather Steeves, who recently returned from Boston where they were attending the 54th annual conference of the North America Case Research Association. They did not come back empty-handed, however, having been honoured as recipients of the Outstanding Case in Corporate Governance. This recognition also included a prize of $10,000. President Fawcett and his research team (Dr. Leslie Francis from Warwick University, Dr. Jody Linkletter from Acadia Divinity College, and Dr. Mandy Robbins from Glyndwr University) recently published “Religiosity and Alcohol Avoidance: A Study Among Canadian Baptist Youth” in the Fall 2012 issue of The Journal of Youth Ministry. The article is based on data gathered from youth attending the Springforth youth conference which is held annually on the Crandall campus.
Dr.Ted Newell, Associate Professor of Education, just returned from Atlanta, Georgia where he presented a paper at the Religious Education Association, entitled “Cesar Chavez, Religious Educator: How identity and vision release people.” (To access his paper just go to http://bit.ly/QCsJoj). Dr. Stephen Dempster attended the Evangelical Theological Society held this year in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he presented a paper entitled “The Resurrection of Christ on the Third Day according to the Scriptures.” He also served Chair of one of the sessions on Biblical Theology.
Dr. Keith Bodner attended the Society of Biblical Literature hosted by the City of Chicago, November 17-20, 2012, and was asked to serve as Chair of a session as part of the “Levites and Priests in History and Tradition” group. Dr. Alan Chan, Associate Professor for Economics and Business Administration, is on sabbatical during the academic year of 201213, but remains active in writing and presenting at conferences. His most recent involvement was at the Atlantic Canadian Economic Association held at St. Mary’s University in Halifax, NS, where he presented a paper, along with a co-writer from UNB, David Murrell. It was entitled “Comparing University Finances in Canada: Private Universities with Charity Status versus Very Small Public Universities.”
Welcome to Christi Mullin who has joined the Crandall team as the Café Attendant. Christi is from Riverview, NB. Dr. Sam Reimer recently returned from the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, held this year in Phoenix, Arizona where he was copresenting a paper with James Penner from the University of Lethbridge. Their paper was entitled “Emerging Adults Losing Faith in Canada.” This work will also be part of a later submission for a book being produced in conjunction with McGill-Queens and of which Dr. Reimer is also the co-author, but this time with Dr. Michael Wilkinson from Trinity Western University.
Congratulations to Jonathan Grimes on starting his doctorate in worship studies at the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies in June 2012. He’s studying the history and theology of worship in the Christian church and worship renewal in the twentieth century.
We welcome our newest full-time faculty member, Dr.Tracy Freeze, Assistant Professor of Psychology. Dr. Freeze has taught part-time at Crandall since 2007.
In Memoriam Sympathy is extended to the family of Donald Smith who passed away on May 26, 2012. Donald was a former member of the Board of Directors during the years of 1992-1994, and 1998 at Atlantic Baptist University. We welcome to our campus Dr. Christopher Buschhaus, Assistant Professor for Biology. Dr. Buschhaus recently arrived from Vancouver with his wife Hannah and their two children, Nathanael and Naomi. He will begin work with us in January 2013 as our newest faculty member.
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Upcoming Events JANUARY 2013
JUNE 2013
January 6 On-Campus Housing Opens
June 19 9th Annual Golf Classic
January 7 Classes Begin New Student Orientation 11:30 am Brinton Auditorium
August 2013
January 29 Degree Completion Program - Cohort 28 begins
SEPTEMBER 2013
January 31 Nominations close for Alumni appointments to the Board of Governors and Senate
August 10-11 Classes of 1950-1959 Reunion
September 20-22 Classes of 1960-1964 Reunion September 26 Degree Completion Program - Cohort 29 begins
MAY 2013 May 3 Future Foundations Donor Wall Unveiling 6:00 pm
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May 3 Distinguished Alumni Award Dinner 6:30 pm May 4 Spring Convocation
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