Fall 2019 • Vol. 74 / No. 1
A New Tabor Emerging
From the President
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The words of the prophet Isaiah are ringing true at Tabor. “See I am doing a new thing!” There is a deep conviction in my soul that what is happening at Tabor is from the hand of God. He is leading us and we are simply serving as His stewards of what He has, is and will entrust to us. I have come to understand my role as a stewardship of mission, vision and values, resources and relationships, and the lives of people. The words of Jesus in Luke 12:42 help me understand what is required. “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their food allowance at the proper time?” Doing the right thing at the right time in the right way for the right reasons is my responsibility if I am to be a faithful and wise steward. With the national conversation about higher education not speaking favorably about colleges like Tabor, faithful and wise stewardship required us to discern the times in which we live and take steps to prepare Tabor for an unknown future. As Tabor alum and retired FPU president Dr. Merrill Ewert (g’67) has said, “Healthy, vibrant institutions are self-renewing. They recognize threats early, anticipate new opportunities and then act boldly.” This is what Tabor is doing with our new business model. As the saying goes, “We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sail.” Over the past four years, board, faculty and administration have worked organically in creating a business model that will prepare Tabor for a strong and sustainable future. Naively, when we began, I thought it was only about the
numbers. But I quickly discovered that in addition to our margin formula, we also needed to examine closely our value proposition. The planning has resulted in a new student value proposition called The Tabor Promise and The Tabor Advantage (See article on page 14). The Promise focuses on being Christ centered, raising the bar on excellence, increasing our relevance, and renewing our commitment to service. The Advantage of attending Tabor revolve around living lives of meaning and service, being sensitive to the cost, and receiving increased value from your college experience. The student value proposition communicates a clear direction, creates a distinctiveness, and describes the Tabor Experience. Poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox once wrote, One ship drives east and another drives west With the selfsame winds that blow. ‘Tis the set of the sails, And not the gales, That tell us the way to go. The mission of Tabor is not changing. The reasons that motivated a group of leaders in 1908 to launch what would become Tabor College, which already has been sustained for over a century, remains the same. We are setting our sails to fulfill the mission given to us over 100 years ago, now stated as “preparing people for a life of learning, work and service for Christ and His kingdom.” What the new Tabor accomplishes is increasing our relevance, attractiveness, and influence preparing us for a strong and sustainable future. Let the winds blow. We are ready. “The God of heaven will give us success.”
President Jules Glanzer
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Connection Fall 2019 Vol. 74 No. 1 A magazine for Tabor College alumni & friends
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18 Fall Sports Round-Up
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Tabor Theatre presents ‘She Loves Me’ for homecoming Enthusiastic and hitting the ground running, Lauren Carlton and Austin Harleson are pleased with their first theatrical challenge since joining the Tabor College faculty this summer. Both Carlton and Harleson are Theatre professors. Carlton also serves as Theatre director and Harleson as Theatre technical director. The duo met as Master of Fine Arts students in Texas Tech University’s Performance and Pedagogy program. Fortunately for Tabor, Carlton and Harleson heeded a couple of encouraging voices from their past. “I had two colleagues from earlier in my education at the University of Alabama who currently are teaching at Tabor -- Dr. Jen Stephenson and Dr. Brad Baker,” Carlton said. “I worked with them as an undergraduate at the University of Alabama and was part of the University of Alabama Opera Theatre. They let Austin and me know about the two openings at Tabor.” The timing was providential. “We had been on (Tabor’s) campus before,” Harleson said. “We were really impressed by the facilities, and that’s kind of the long and the short of it. Lauren was going to be graduating from Texas Tech and I was adjuncting at West Texas A&M at the time. It seemed like a perfect idea. We applied and were fortunate enough to end up with the positions.” Carlton and Harleson arrived at the campus with barely enough time to orient with Tabor’s theater facilities, including the state-of-the art Richert Auditorium within the Shari Flaming Center for the Arts. “I think for right now it’s been a good transition for us,” Carlton said. “We want to fill this really gorgeous space with folks who are farsighted and maybe haven’t heard of Tabor. I’m really excited to be a part of this community.” Carlton’s early challenge was to choose the right theatrical production for their Tabor College premiere. “I did a lot of hemming and hawing over what to select,” she admitted. “I didn’t know if the student body we would be looking at would fit 4
the casting. In selecting this show. I was looking for something that would speak to the students, and would also be entertaining and captivating enough for the Hillsboro community.” Carlton chose “She Loves Me” because it appeals to a variety of audiences. “It fits the bill really quite nicely,” she said. The musical is set in a 1930s European parfumerie, where the audience meets shop clerks Amalia (played by sophomore Caitlyn Rohaus) and Georg (played by senior Camden Cox). More often than not, they don’t see eye to eye. After both respond to a “lonely hearts advertisement” in the newspaper, they live for the love letters they exchange. Their identities remain unknown until Amalia and Georg discover the identity of their true loves. Joining Cox and Rohaus as actors are Austin Harleson, Nathan Kemling, Jenna Bloomer, Zac Wyse and Cody Crouch. An ensemble of seven singers and an orchestra led by Gregory Zielke provided the musical backdrop. “She Loves Me” has had a variety of adaptations through the years. Jimmy Stewart and Margaret Sullavan starred in the 1940 film “The Shop Around the Corner;” Judy Garland and Van Johnson filled the lead roles in the 1949 version, “In the Good Old Summertime,” and Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan were featured in the 1998 adaptation, “You’ve Got Mail.” “This play has kind of a built-in audience,” she said. “Even though folks may not recognize the title immediately, chances are if you hear one of the other actors you’ll recognize it. “One of the things I’m really excited about is the support we received from other faculty members about the show,” she said. “The community has really stepped up and been supportive. It’s been really nice since Austin and I are both new, and we don’t have all the contacts yet. “It’s one of those scenarios where ultimately at the end of the day it’s going to happen, regardless how it gets there,” she said. “Some productions are more exciting than others, and this one was exciting.”
Tabor alumni feted for commitment and service Members of the Tabor College family gathered in the Shari Flaming Center for the Arts for the Alumni & Friends Dinner/Theater on Homecoming Friday, Oct. 18. They celebrated their Tabor connections, witnessed the presentation of alumni awards and welcomed an honorary couple into Tabor’s alumni family.
tutoring or exploring their gifts, or helping a senior write a first resume. But many times it was just listening and praying with them. Yes, discipline sometimes has to happen. But every conversation is an opportunity. “When things of crisis would happen, I am so thankful for God’s faithfulness in walking with me,” Hiebert said. “Without that, I could not have done the job. I’m thankful for Tabor College, and for its continuing commitment to be a Christ-centered institution. In today’s world, that’s tough.” She added, “I’m enormously grateful for the many friendships I have today because of my years at Tabor. I could never have served in the crazy hours and challenges of Student Development without the help and support of my husband, Gordon.”
Medallion Award. President Jules Glanzer presented both alumni awards, beginning with the Medallion Award, which goes to a young alum who has made a significant impact in their field of service. The honoree, Andrew Wiens, graduated in 2001 with degrees in Philosophy, History, Biblical & Religious Studies, and Business Management. Currently, he is vice president of government relations for the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce. “I am humbled by this award,” Wiens said. “I can unequivocally Honorary Alumni Award. For the fourth time during his tenure, say that where I’m at, and what I’ve accomplished in life, are due to the President Glanzer presented an Honorary Alumni Award, which goes to opportunities I’ve been given by God and the people I’ve met at Tabor,” he said. Wiens started his post-Tabor career with the help of Landon Fulmer, who had received Tabor’s Medallion Award previously. “When I was a junior at Tabor, Landon was then Sen. Sam Brownback’s legislative director, and was instrumental in getting his boss to appoint a Tabor student to the Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship Student Congress. My history professor at the time (Dr. Richard Kyle) recommended me for the Student Congress, and I was selected.” Wiens later served as an intern for thenCongressman Jerry Moran, and spent most of a summer in D.C. working for him. “These experiences led to connections that allowed me to work under Landon Fulmer in Gov. Brownback’s policy office. That led to future opportunities in policy and legislative affairs, including the Kansas Department of Children and Families, Gov. Jeff Colyer as well as my current position with the Wichita Regional From left to right: Chuck Flaming, Honorary Alumni Award recipient; Judy Hiebert, Alumni Merit Award recipient; President Jules Glanzer; Andrew Wiens, Medallion Award recipient. Chamber of Commerce. “I am where I am because of Tabor College,” Wiens said. “I believe strongly in its mission and vision and believe in its an individual or couple the college wants to recognize for their transforlife-transforming, academically excellent, globally relevant and decidedly- mational contributions to Tabor College in service and stewardship. This Christian education. Tabor deepened my faith and intellect, broadened my year’s recipients were Chuck and Shari Flaming. horizons, and created opportunities to get involved that echo into the pres“I first met Chuck on a centennial tour sponsored by the Center ent and, I pray, into eternity.” for Mennonite Brethren Studies as part of our centennial celebration,” Glanzer shared. “Over the course of time, we have become really good Alumni Merit Award. The Merit Award recipient was Judy Hiebert, friends. As part of that friendship, Chuck mentioned he wanted to honor a 1973 graduate of Tabor. After teaching and coaching in high school, his wife, Shari.” she came to work at Tabor. She started in the Advancement Office, Glanzer said, “Chuck and Shari have been involved now in two transthen became the first female vice president at Tabor College in Student formational gifts to Tabor College. The first one was the lead gift for the Development (now called Student Life) and Athletics. Shari Flaming Center for the Arts, which has literally transformed the Hiebert served effectively at Tabor for 24 years. “Together with culture of Tabor College and how we live our life together. Most recently the individuals I had the privilege of serving with, we had hundreds of they’ve given a gift for the Shari Flaming Welcome Center, which is curopportunities to speak into students’ lives -- sometimes in small ways and rently under construction. With both gifts, Chuck’s motivation has been to sometimes in larger ways,” she said. “Sometimes it’s helping a student get honor the two loves of his life: the Lord Jesus Christ and his wife, Shari.” 5
Who is Shari Flaming? Friends and supporters of Tabor College are getting to know the name Shari Flaming. Her name adorns Tabor’s center for the arts, and the new welcome center that is currently under construction on the campus. But who is Shari Flaming? Her husband, Chuck, knows: She is the love of his life. Chuck met Shari Sadle during their junior year of high school. Their
connection ignited a loving partnership that lasts to this day. Their philanthropy is focused on influencing young men and women to live lives that bring glory and honor to God. Their story is a love story that has resulted in two transformational gifts of love to Tabor. Shari’s family roots run deep in Nebraska. Her grandfather, Bill Sadle, was born in North Platte, Neb., and worked summers for Buffalo Bill at his ranch.” In the late 1920s, he purchased land northwest of Paxton in the north valley. This is where Shari and Chuck’s true partnership grew in depth and mutual love. “Throughout her life, Shari was a born leader, and she had a servant’s heart toward everyone,” Chuck said. “The first two years we were together, I wasn’t even her boyfriend. I wanted to be her boyfriend, but we were friends first, and we were together all the time – weekends, Friday nights, going to games. On Saturday night we’d have a date, and then I’d see her on Sunday. We were always together.” Upon graduation, Shari enrolled in Doane (Neb.) College, then transferred to the University of Nebraska the following year, joining Chuck there. In 1972, after their junior year, Shari and Chuck were married. “Shari was very studious, very bright, very involved,” he said. “At the end of her junior year Shari was one of 13 selected for the Mortar Board, a national honor society that recognizes university seniors for exemplary scholarship, leadership and service. She blossomed there.” Following college, Chuck and Shari settled into farming and ranching near Paxton. Chuck remembers how she embraced the culture and traditions of the Mennonite Brethren Church. She had a strong faith in Jesus Christ and read her Bible faithfully. Later in life when she was no longer
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able to read because of her illness, she would sit with an open Bible and underline the verses. She loved teaching Sunday school, playing piano for the church and was active in the Christian Women’s Organization. Shari also taught sixth grade in the Paxton School for six years. Shari and Chuck were full partners in their farming and ranching operation. She kept the books for the cattle and grain operation, as well as their private feedlot that hosted up to 7,800 head of cattle. “Because Shari and I worked together, we were quite a team,” Chuck said. “She took care of the records—and she loved it. She always had a smile on her face. I didn’t know anything about irrigation when we started, but she taught me.” Despite her full involvement in the farming and ranching operation, Shari always made time for her flower garden. She was a master gardener and regularly provided formal arrangements for the church, weddings, and special events. Shari was invited to join the Nebraska Cattlewoman’s Association, and she soon became president. She was instrumental in creating the Cattleman’s Ball of Nebraska, a fundraising event that has generated more than $14 million through the years to fight cancer. In addition, host communities received $1.4 million to fund local health-care needs. Health issues changed the course of Shari and Chuck’s future. Early in their marriage they realized that they were not able to have any children. To fill the void, the couple opened their arms to more than a dozen international students over time and established lasting ties. Shari later encountered Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a rare disease that can cause facial paralysis and hearing loss. Twelve years ago Shari was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s and currently receives care at a professional health facility. Chuck visits her at least twice a week, seeking a connection with the love of his life: “I love you, Shari.” Through all the challenges, Shari never complained and always had a sweet smile communicating an inner peace and contentment. Despite her health challenges, it is fitting that Shari and Chuck are changing the lives of college youth through their generosity to Tabor College. The couple contributed the lead gift for the new arts center on campus. This summer, Shari and Chuck contributed a financial gift large enough to cover the cost of building a new welcome center at the entry point of the campus. With each project, Chuck’s motivation has been to honor God and to honor Shari, the two loves of his life. Their legacy will be remembered for decades to come.
Art professor Shin-Hee Chin offers fiber-art masterpiece The Alumni & Friends Dinner program began with the unveiling of the fiber-art masterpiece titled “Call to the Harvest,” commissioned by Tabor College and created by Professor of Art Shin-Hee Chin in the spacious Regier Atrium in the Shari Flaming Center for the Arts. Professor Chin said she was inspired by the history that led to the founding of Tabor College: (1) Mennonites from Russia brought the first wheat seed to Kansas; (2) when wheat seed is planted, it is sacrificed to produce a great harvest; and (3) the contributions made by Mennonite women who brought quilting by stitching blocks of cloth. She created her artwork in a quilt pattern of 122 blocks, which measure 74 inches wide by 169 inches tall. “I changed the color a little bit, light and dark, so it looks like patches, she said.” It reminds us of the quilt, and is a tribute to the ancestors – the forefathers and mothers who brought their faith to Kansas.”
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New teaching faculty Robert Buescher is assistant professor of Criminal Justice and a strength and conditioning coach at Tabor. He grew up the son of a college football coach and with a mom as a teacher. He really enjoys competition to this day. His education began with an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice, proceeded by two master’s degrees, one in Security Studies and the other in Administration of Justice. He is in the dissertation stage of his doctoral program, striving to be complete by May 2020. He is married to a kind-hearted, God-fearing woman and they have two wonderful kids: a 7-year-old daughter and a 4-year-old son. One of the greatest moments in his life was watching his daughter find her salvation this summer. As of late, he really enjoys watching both of his kids ride their bikes as they took off their training wheels. His career has carried them through many areas of criminal justice, to include military police, private security, corrections and investigations. He helped with the Homeland Security program at Mississippi College, the criminal justice program at Alice Lloyd College, and is here at Tabor to build the criminal justice program. Robert enjoys challenging himself in the weight program and hopes to never, ever, ever have to move again and is optimistic Hillsboro will be their forever home. Lauren Carlton, assistant professor and director of Theatre and Performing Arts recruiter, has been teaching theatre since 2014, when she joined the faculty of Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater and Academy in Huntsville, Ala., where she later worked as the education and outreach coordinator. An active stage director, actor and mezzo-soprano, Lauren has appeared with Rocket City Shakespeare, the Athenian Players, Oregon’s Astoria Music Festival, Greenhouse Light Opera and Song, the University of Alabama Opera Theatre, and Texas Tech University School of Theatre and Dance, among others. Lauren holds a bachelor of arts degree in journalism and a minor in opera studies from the University of Alabama. She has presented her research on best practices in theatrical stage intimacy direction in the wake of #MeToo at the National Opera Association National Conference and the Annual Conference on the Advancement of Women at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Lauren holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Performance and Pedagogy from Texas Tech University. Timothy H. Click has joined the Tabor faculty as visiting assistant professor of Chemistry. He spent the past six years in Taiwan as a postdoc when he learned a little Mandarin. His wife taught English/language arts at an international high school, but is currently teaching English at Ponca City (Okla.) High School. Prior to Taiwan, the Clicks lived in Michigan, Massachusetts and Manhattan (the Little Apple). His area of specialty is computational biochemistry. 8
He came to Tabor via the recommendation of two alumni, and he looks forward to serving at the College. Stan Ens, visiting assistant professor of Biology, says he has loved science and nature for as long as he can remember. His spark of interest grew stronger in sixth grade with his science teacher, Richard Nickel. His interest increased even more when he attended Tabor College and was under the instruction of Max Terman, Richard Wall and others. He used this knowledge as an instructor of science in Wichita Public Schools, USD 259, for 28 rewarding years. Two weeks after signing his retirement papers for USD 259, the door opened for him to teach at Tabor College. Austin Harleson, assistant professor of Theatre, technical director and Performing Arts recruiter, was born in South Carolina, but has lived mainly in West Texas during his formative years and adult life. He has a bachelor’s degree in Musical Theater from West Texas A&M University and a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance and Pedagogy from Texas Tech University. He most recently worked as an adjunct faculty member in the theater department at West Texas A&M and as an assistant director at the American Shakespeare Center Theatre Camp in Staunton, Va. Harleson enjoys retro video games, Corgis, Shakespeare, cooking and building things. He is excited to join the Tabor family and learn a thing or two about living in Kansas. Garrett Looney, assistant professor of History, was born and raised in El Dorado, Ark. He attended the University of Central Arkansas, where he met his wife, Kaylee. After graduating from college with a B.A. in Geography, he attended Denver Seminary, where he earned an M.A. in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in the New Testament. He worked as an admissions counselor while at Denver Seminary and also spent two years working at Sterling College as a coordinator of online student services and director of online admissions. Garrett, Kaylee and their two children, Adalyn (age 4) and Grayden (age 2), live in Stillwater, Okla. They will be relocating to Kansas just as soon as they can sell their home. Garrett is finishing his Ph.D. in History from Oklahoma State University, specializing in American Religious History and the history of American missionaries. He said he is excited to serve at Tabor, where he already has family and friends, as his in-laws are all from Marion County. Zhihui Nie, visiting assistant professor of Mathematics, grew up in a small town in China. He earned his Ph.D. in applied mathematics at Wichita State University. He was employed as a graduate teaching assistant at WSU for four years. He enjoys playing basketball, soccer and ping-pong. Melinda Rangel, associate professor of Business Management, was ready for a new challenge after serv-
Robert Buescher
Lauren Carlton
Timothy H. Click
Stan Ens
Austin Harleson
Garrett Looney
Zhihui Nie
Melinda Rangel
David Stevens
Chris Teichler
ing for 27 years in public education brought her to Tabor College. She graduated from Emporia State University with a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business education and taught at Maize High School for 16 years and then Newton High School for six more years. She earned her Masters of School Leadership from Baker University and moved into administration for five years serving as the director of Career and Technical Education, director of Alternative and Virtual School and assistant principal. She and husband Chris live in Newton and have two grown children: daughter Jenna lives in Kansas City with her husband and works as an ICU nurse; son Jared works for the family business and is working toward an Emergency Medical Technician’s license with his bachelor’s degree. David Stevens is associate professor of Education and associate dean of the School of Professional Studies. He earned his doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Southern California, where he produced case studies on alternative capstone experiences in highly selective, tier-one private research universities. He received his Master of Science from California State University Fullerton and his Bachelor of Arts from Trinity College. Before joining Tabor, Stevens was the department chair of Elementary and Secondary education at Azusa Pacific University from 2015-2019. Stevens was also an assistant professor and director of the single subject credential program at Point Loma Nazarene University from
2006-2010. He then served as a professor and director of clinical experiences and the intern program at Pepperdine University from 2010-2015. He also has 13 years of public school teaching experience, previously serving as a fifthgrade teacher and assistant principal. His current research includes neuroscience and applying recent discoveries to new modalities and learning models. Stevens and his wife, Megan, have five children. Chris Teichler, associate professor of Music, director of Instrumental Music and Performing Arts recruiter, was born and raised near Chicago. He says he has been making music his whole life. His parents enrolled him in piano lessons at age 5, and started playing trumpet at age 10. He started composing at age 15. “While I love musicmaking in all its forms, my greatest passions lie in composing and conducting,” he said. Teichler has a bachelor’s degree in music composition from Wheaton College, and his master’s and doctorate degrees in composition from Northwestern University. “While at Wheaton, I met a beautiful and talented flute performance major named Sarah, and we’ve been married for 20 years and have four children who are all musical as well.” Teichler previously taught at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Trinity International University, Wheaton College and DePaul University. “I am thrilled to be here at Tabor, a Christian liberal arts college that is so committed to the arts, and I look forward to the work ahead,” he said. 9
Tabor cuts ribbon for graduate studies location Tabor College officially opened its new location for the School for Graduate Studies and additional online learning opportunities. A mid-morning ribbon-cutting ceremony was Sept. 17 at 315 S. Lincoln, Hillsboro, the former home of MB Foundation. Prior to the ceremonial ribbon-cutting, President Jules Glanzer reviewed Tabor’s efforts in the area of graduate studies. “In 1994 Tabor established a site to reach adults who wanted to complete their degrees in the Wichita area,” he said. “In 2000, we launched several master’s programs -an MBA, an MEI, an MSN and an M.Ed.” During the past 10 years, the face of education has changed to online education. “Although we touched about 3,000 people who have been a part of our various programs, it changed so all students were online in the program, and it didn’t matter
where it was located,” Glanzer said. “Our professors were from across the nation, too.” Frank Johnson, Tabor’s executive vice president of academics and compliance, expressed pleasure with the Hillsboro location. “I’m especially excited that graduate studies has come home,” he said. “In my opinion, to have the entire college right here in this community is an advantage. We serve not only the great state of Kansas, but students from all over the world. We are poised for significant growth in our online graduate programs.” Johnson added, “We have a number of programs in the hopper, including new ministry programs, and we hope to have a brand new doctorate in ministry approved later this year.” Johnson said that, historically, Tabor’s largest program has been nursing, led by Dr. Tammy Stefek, director. “More than 60 percent of our (online) graduates have been nurses, whether they be RN-to-BSN students or MSN students,” he added. “We want to expand our portfolio of programs in the coming days, and we look forward to partnering with area businesses and Chamber members to see how we can work together.” Lauren Ensey, Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce president, participated in the ribbon cutting, which drew about 70 to 80 people from the campus and community. “I know you are delighted to be back in Hillsboro,” Ensey said about the move. “We are just as delighted for that, too.”
L. to R. Front: Mark Posson, Frank Johnson, Lauren Ensey, Jules Glanzer, Tammy Stefek. Back: Chamber of Commerce members.
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Faculty Notes & Honors Dr. Norman Schmidt delivered a talk, “The Chemistry in a Honeybee Hive,” Sept. 16, to the local American Chemical Society section in Bartlesville, Okla. Congratulations to Dr. Lara Vanderhoof in her role as president-elect of the Kansas College of Social Work Educators. She led a training workshop for the Kansas State Office of Refugee Services in late September Special thanks to Dr. Douglas Miller and his BRP colleagues for leadership of the Exaudio Lecture. Lee Camp was a great success, delivering powerful messages. The Carson Center for Global Engagement received an estate gift this fall of more than $100,000. These funds will be added to the CCGE endowment. Tabor is grateful not only for Ms. Anna Ewert’s financial legacy, but also for the witness of a life well-lived for Christ and kingdom. Oh là là: Congratulations to Drs. Jen Stephenson and Brad Baker for being invited to perform the first concert of the 2019-2020 Atelier Concert Series this fall at the American Church in Paris, France. Congratulations to our new Associate Professor of Business, Melinda Rangel, for being invited to speak at several professional meetings as well as her appointment to the governing council of the National Business Honor Society as secretary of that association. We officially submitted our Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) proposal to the Higher Learning Commission in October. Special thanks to Dr. Rick
Bartlett and Emily Olson for their work on this important assignment. We will likely be assigned a visiting team around Thanksgiving or thereafter with an on-campus visit in early spring. The Higher Learning Commission The sunsets in winter tend to be more pastel, but still colorful, and I love the stark branches against the sky. likely will not take final action until mid-summer or so. Please join us in praying for favor with this process— particularly that we be assigned a team that appreciates innovation. – Frank Johnson Congratulations to Professor Shin-hee Chin for: (1) being chosen as one of three plenary speakers at an international conference in Toronto; (2) being awarded Grand Prix (Best of Show) for her work “Gravity and Grace” at the European Patchwork Meeting 2019 in Alsace-Lorraine, France; and (3) the unveiling of her fiber-art installation “Call to the Harvest,” which took place in the Regier Atrium, Oct. 18. Congratulations to Dr. Brad Baker for being selected to audition for three prestigious international opera companies. A few artists on the shortest of short lists are even considered, let alone invited to audition. Congratulations to Dr. Wendell Loewen, professor of youth, church & culture/Faith Front director, and Faculty representative to the Board of Directors. Titled “Who is This For?” his book chapter, being published in “The Generative Church.” The book will be available through Wipf & Stock’s customer service department. It proposes practical ideas for the church to response to the reality of systemic abandonment that adolescents are currently experiencing.
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Exaudio speaker critiques ‘spectacular success’ Lee C. Camp, author and professor of theology and ethics at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn., delivered a pair of provocative presentations as the featured speaker at the Tabor College Exaudio Lecture 2019, Sept. 16. Camp presented his first lecture, “How to Be Spectacularly Successful,” during the Monday morning campus chapel gathering. “Dr. Camp’s chapel presentation questioned whether being excellent in our professions was a big enough goal,” said Douglas Miller, Exaudio coordinator. “Using the example of Albert Speer in Nazi Germany, he challenged us to live out our professions in service to Christ’s kingdom rather than for ourselves or some other entity.”
Camp asked his listeners: “My friends, do not let yourself be caught in refusing to pay attention to the question, ‘What is the aim of my life?’ Don’t let anybody sell you a bill of goods. Ask yourself these questions: What is the point of life? What does a good life look like?” He also encouraged students to find wise, trusted people to turn to for direction. ”Don’t get stuck with some small, petty vision,” Camp said. “Do courageous things.” Camp’s evening lecture addressed “Reflections on Muslim-Christian Relations in America,” based on his 2011 book, “Who Is My Enemy?” “Current discussion of Islam in America tends toward two polar extremes,” Camp said. “On one hand is the notion that Christianity is superior to Islam, and that Muslims are warmongers. On the other hand is the notion that all religions say basically the same thing and are peaceable.” Camp said Christians and Muslims each have their own narrative when it comes to war and religion. Jesus demonstrated a loving and peaceful response to violence, and he was vindicated through the resurrection. For Muslims, Mohammed was vindicated by his victories against overwhelming odds. Camp encouraged his audience to engage with Muslims by extending hospitality, practicing courage and learning new stories as the way to build bridges between the two religious groups. “Dr. Camp’s evening presentation seemed to have the greatest impact on students,” Miller said. “I observed that they reflected deeply on our history as Christians and as a nation in light of Jesus’ life and teachings. They also were open to insights into the history of Islam as well as ways to respect those with whom one disagrees.”
Tabor receives national recognition in college rankings Tabor College was featured in the new and expanded U.S. News Best Colleges 2020 rankings that were released to the public Sept. 9. Tabor was ranked in three categories: No. 6 for “Best Undergraduate Teaching,” No. 24 for “Top Performers on Social Mobility,” and No. 49 among the 88 schools in the Regional Colleges Midwest. “Social Mobility,” a new category this year, recognized how well colleges serve low-income students. “Being recognized for the 16th year in a row by U.S. News as a toptier school is an honor,” President Jules Glanzer said. “Their added categories this year recognizing Tabor as the sixth-best school in undergrad teaching, and that we do well in helping underprivileged students succeed is further evidence of the quality of a Tabor education.” Frank Johnson, executive vice president of academics and compliance, said 12
the high ranking reflects the commitment of Tabor’s faculty. “Students have as good an opportunity to learn and be world changers at Tabor as anywhere, and leverage our new promise/advantage language,” he said. “It’s the basis of the Tabor Advantage.” The same week, Washington Monthly released its annual college rankings. The publication ranked Tabor No. 38 among Midwest colleges for our contribution to society. “The recognition by the Washington Monthly is especially gratifying because they measure the success of fulfilling our mission,” Glanzer said. “Their ranking, which measures Tabor’s contribution to making society a better place, affirms that Tabor is staying true to our mission.” Glanzer added, “It always is good to see external sources affirm the good work of our faculty and staff.”
Science department receives lab equipment The Tabor College Science Department received a gift of laboratory equipment this fall, thanks to the combined generosity of Pfizer, the global pharmaceutical giant in nearby McPherson, Kan., and a generous challenge gift from Tabor supporters Eldon and Margene Ortman. “(Pfizer) wanted to know if we had equipment needs and I told them, sure,” said Josh McLoud, assistant professor of Biology. “We could definitely use some of the equipment, such as more glassware. Not only were they able to give us quite a bit of glassware (29 Erlenmeyer flasks), they also gave us a large volume water bath, a heating plate, and culture tubes.” The Ortman donation enabled the department to acquire a Real-Time PCR machine, an instrument that amplifies and detects DNA in water samples. It combines the functions of a thermal cycler and a fluorimeter, enabling the process of quantitative PCR. Dr. Ortman (g’56), professor emeritus at Purdue University, loves Tabor and wants Tabor to continue to prepare students the way he was prepared. When he heard about our science department needs, he issued a challenge gift which was quickly matched by other donors. McLoud said the additional equipment has come in handy for student Ecology projects. “This will be excellent equipment to use for student projects, as well as microbiology class to sterilize media,” McLoud added. “They gave us some culture tubes and some syringe filters that filter out various things.” Pfizer also donated a water bath for the laboratory.
“The water bath is really nice,” McLoud said. “When he told me about it, I said we’d love to have that here. I used a very similar water bath like this for my dissertation to extract DNA out of 2.5 years of air samples. This will increase the number of DNA extractions that we may perform at once, thereby accelerating the progress in undergraduate research projects here at Tabor.”
Josh McLoud (left) and Dr. Norman Schmidt with the donation of glassware contributed by Pfizer.
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A New Tabor by President Jules Glanzer
Higher education in America is going through some significant disruptions. The public is concerned about the rising cost, increasing student debt, and questioning the value of a college education. Many are advocating that a college education should be free. Still others think that content and skill training are all that matter. Some private colleges have closed and more are predicted to close. How education is delivered has changed and the loss of religious freedom to fulfill our Christian-based mission is threatened.
Central to the new Tabor is our student value proposition. We made an intentional decision that we wanted to increase the value that students would receive for the cost. That value proposition is known as the Tabor Promise and the Tabor Advantage. The Tabor Promise. We want to provide a compelling college experience. Therefore, if you choose to attend Tabor, WE PROMISE you will:
What came out of our work is a new, vibrant Tabor with a distinctive student value proposition, a restated mission margin formula, and a real-world readiness, kingdom awareness curriculum. As a stewardship response, we embarked on a mission to prepare Tabor for a strong and sustainable future. We did not believe that something magical would just happen without our taking responsibility for “doing what we can where we are with what we have,” paraphrasing President Theodore Roosevelt. Board, administration, faculty and staff all participated in various levels of the conversation about viability for the upcoming years. What came out of our work is a new, vibrant Tabor with a distinctive student value proposition, a restated mission margin formula, and a real-world readiness, kingdom awareness curriculum.
• Be encouraged to place Christ at the center of all you do. We are unashamedly Christian and when students come to Tabor, they will be presented with the claims of Christ and what it means to live life following him. • Be asked to pursue excellence in academics, athletics and the arts. We will push students to excel in not only their sport or in their artistic performing, but also in the classroom. We have high expectations for our students. • Be prepared for the real world. Except for the dining hall where multiple food options and clean dishes are provided daily without having to do grocery shopping, we promise our students that they will be ready to assume responsibilities in the real world when they graduate. • Be made aware of your place in God’s kingdom. Our students will discover how they fit and belong in God’s great and grand world.
Tabor offers ‘All-Inclusive Pricing’ model for college costs Calculating the cost of college can be confusing, but Tabor College is making it simple with its new All-Inclusive Pricing, effective with the 2020 academic year. All-Inclusive Pricing includes tuition, room, board (meals), fees, laundry and accident insurance in one price. Tabor will provide textbooks at no cost to the students. Institutional aid (scholarships), federal aid, loans and other aid are subtracted from the All-Inclusive Price, making the billing statement simple to understand. Tabor’s All-Inclusive Pricing has parents in mind with its “no surprises, no hassle” advantage. “We’re going to make is simple and easy to understand the cost of a college education.” President Jules Glanzer said. “You’re not going to be nickel-and-dimed.” There are some additional advantages to All-Inclusive Pricing. • Overloads are free. Based upon the students’ GPA, they can enroll in additional credit hours per semester at no extra charge. • Tabor is waving all credit card fees. • Statement is easy to understand. • “Premium” or “Platinum” housing upgrades are available at an additional cost. • For those who qualify to live off-campus, a special rate applies to them. 14
All-Inclusive Pricing is just one of the advantages of attending Tabor College.
We promise our students that these will be part of their college experience at Tabor. The Tabor Advantage. We have created an advantage to attend Tabor that distinguishes us from other colleges, which is best described as real-world readiness, kingdom awareness. If you choose to attend Tabor, your ADVANTAGE is: • Understanding your career as a calling. When students graduate, if Tabor has done its work, the students will see their career as a place to find their calling, meaning and purpose in life. • Being able to obtain a double major in four years. Students will be able to graduate with a double major, making them more marketable in their employment search and better equipped for success. There are over 400 possibilities of double majors. • Having the opportunity to complete a degree in three years. If you come well prepared, you can graduate in three years, saving a year of tuition and student debt, plus gain an income for that year. This is a $50,000+ advantage. A good GPA will be rewarded by allowing you to add courses to the block tuition price at no additional charge. • Learning and practicing leadership. Students at Tabor have the opportunity to learn and practice
leadership in a variety of settings and student organizations and leadership programs. Becoming a person of influence is an important outcome at Tabor. • Paying an All Inclusive Price. Tuition, room, board, fees, accident insurance and laundry are all included in one price. The All-Inclusive Price includes the elimination of tuition overload fees, credit card fees and a host of typical college add-ons. In addition, Tabor is providing students all books for all classes at no cost. These provide the students attending Tabor with a distinct advantage over other schools. The student value proposition communicates a clear direction, creates a distinctiveness, and describes the Tabor Experience. In his recent article “Why We Still Need Christian Colleges” published in Christianity Today, October 2019, Kelly M. Kapic, professor of theological studies at Covenant, College stated, “What a gift it is to the church and to the world when a Christian liberal arts college graduates students who are not simply interested in a job or a career but who see their work as a calling. Whether they enter the laboratory, the classroom, or the courtroom, whether they rear children or serve as accountants, they enter their work not as a distraction from their faith but as a vital expression of it.” May Tabor be among those that provide society with these kinds of graduates. 15
Tabor College board endorses bold initiatives The Tabor College Board of Directors made some bold decisions laying a foundation for a new and emerging Tabor College by embracing three transformational initiatives during their October meetings. The board strongly affirmed the new business model, which increases the value received for the cost.
The new model establishes a new set of mission margin formula metrics that will be reported in the college’s new dashboard and a new student value proposition. The student value proposition is summarized in the Tabor Promise and the Tabor Advantage. The Tabor Promise: If you attend Tabor, we promise that you will (1) Be encouraged to place Christ at the center of all you do; (2) Be asked to pursue excellence in academics, athletics and the arts; (3) Be prepared for the real world; and (4) Be made aware of your place in God’s kingdom. The Tabor Advantage: The advantages of attending Tabor over another college are that you will (1) Understand your career as a calling; (2) Be able to obtain a double major in four years; (3) Have the opportunity to complete a degree in three years; and (4) Learn and practice leadership. “The student value proposition communicates a clear direction, creates a distinctiveness, and describes the Tabor Experience,” said President Jules Glanzer. “The Promise and Advantage come after four years of working on a
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“The student value proposition communicates a clear direction, creates a distinctiveness, and describes the Tabor Experience,” said President Jules Glanzer. “The Promise and Advantage come after four years of working on a new business model that prepares Tabor for a strong and sustainable future.” new business model that prepares Tabor for a strong and sustainable future.” Susan Koslowsky, chair of the Tabor College board, said, “I’m excited about the Tabor Promise and Tabor Advantage. The focus on Christ, excellence, leadership and value, not only prepares our students for their vocation, but also focuses on Tabor’s mission of preparing them for a life of service to His Kingdom.” To address enrollment and retention growth, the board approved the concept of an all-inclusive pricing model. The price to attend Tabor will include tuition, room, board, books, all fees, and accident insurance. All institutional (scholarships) and federal aid and loans are subtracted from the one price. The new pricing model includes the elimination of tuition overload fees, credit card fees and a host of typical college add-ons. “No more nickel-and-diming of our students — the invoice will be simple and easy to understand,” said President Glanzer. “The all-inclusive pricing model also addresses a growing need to provide access to all students.” The board also approved moving forward with a student housing plan to replace or upgrade all student housing over the next 10 years. A task force has been at work to create a plan to replace or upgrade current student housing. “We want to create a ‘Home Away from Home’ for those who attend Tabor,” Glanzer said. “We are committed to make the Tabor experience and our student housing a compelling place to enjoy college that is safe, comfortable, convenient, current and connecting,“ said the Tabor president. “The new Tabor that is emerging has come about organically, as over the past four years faculty, administration, staff and boards have discussed how to address the various issues related to higher education. He added: “The national conversation about rising costs, and high debt, making a college education free, and the possibility of losing our religious exemptions and freedoms have caused us to look seriously at our business model and work to prepare Tabor for a strong and sustainable future. I am pleased to see the result of the hard work of so many in creating a new Tabor that will be prepared for the future.”
Initial ‘Jay Day of Giving’ generates $70,400 for Tabor Tabor College raised over $70,400 during its first “Jay Day of Giving” campaign Oct. 3-4. “The purpose of the Jay Day of Giving was to engage alumni and friends of Tabor with mission and value messages through compelling stories that reunite them with the difference Tabor makes in lives,” said Tom Shaw, vice-president of Advancement. “Tabor promoted participation in a visual way, using video, social media and a special web-based technology to encourage viral and organic interest in this campaign and generosity toward Tabor,” Shaw added. The Jay Day team developed a half dozen video interviews with Tabor College alumni, faculty and friends. Interest in Tabor spiked with the videos generating 1,435 views, and social media led to engagement of over 5,000 individuals. To generate additional interest in the campaign, organizers promoted a friendly competition between Team Gold (evenyear graduates) and Team Blue (odd-year graduates). Team Gold won bragging rights with contributions totaling $50,976 while Team Blue contributed $18,780.
“Key to this positive outcome was the generosity of a number of established donors who contributed challenge funds to help motivate other alums and friends to make gifts during Jay Day,” Shaw said. “Tabor is grateful for so many that engaged with this event in various ways,” said President Jules Glanzer. He added, “This kind of response notes the love that our constituents have toward Tabor and how much they resonate with our Tabor Promise.” Tabor intends to build on the success of this event next fall. Campus organizers are already putting plans into place to expand the impact and outcomes of the Jay Day in 2020.
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The TaborNOW campaign is more than halfway complete. In November 2018 Tabor embarked on a two-year campaign to raise $4.6 million to: · Refrain from borrowing for operations · Restore our reserves · Raise funds for the Tabor Fund Thanks to the generosity of our alumni and friends and careful fiscal management, $2.4 million of the campaign goal has already been realized. This campaign frees up resources so we can invest in areas that will meet future students’ needs. This results in a strong, sustainable, and secure future. We need $2.2 million to complete this Tabor NOW campaign.
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Fall Sports Round-Up Football Mike Gardner launched his 12th year as head coach of the Bluejays with Ryan Nelson joining the staff as offensive coordinator and CJ Hill, defensive coordinator returning as the 2019 KCAC assistant coach of the year. The Bluejays opened with a 40-20 nonconference win at Southwestern Assemblies of God University. In KCAC play, the Bluejays lost 37-12 to powerhouse Kansas Wesleyan, and 17-10 at Southwestern. Tabor claimed a 14-7 win at Friends University, then lost at McPherson, 23-15. The Bluejays bounced back with a 24-7 homecoming win over University of Saint Mary. Bethany ended Tabor’s three-game win streak, 23-20, on a last-second field goal. After a 19-14 loss at Avila University, the Bluejays ended the season with an exciting 34-30 win over Sterling. Tabor finished fifth among the 13 KCAC teams at 5-5 and 6-5 overall.
Volleyball With a 1-5 start to the season, first-year head coach Marshall Goenawan led Tabor’s volleyball team to a 14-18 overall record and 6-6 mark in KCAC play. Goenawan came to Tabor from Piedmont International University in Winston-Salem, N.C. His young team came together slowly at first, but found its rhythm as the season progressed. Goenawan announced his resignation as head coach at the end of the season.
Men’s Cross-Country Five runners competed for the Bluejays this season under head coach David Kroeker. Garrett Kensey was the team’s leading runner in most meets. Also competing were Riley Bailou-Lyngstad, Nathan Kemling, Toby Penner and Tyrel Haynes. “Garrett Kinsey was the top Tabor men’s finisher and completed the season with his best effort,” Coach Kroeker said. The KCAC Championships for women and men were hosted by Friends University.
Women’s Cross-Country With a roster of eight runners, Tabor competed as a team throughout the season. The highlight was placing second at a substitute home course at Harvey County Lake near Newton. Emily Kemling placed second in the race (19:37.82), Conangela Senior seventh (20:15.81), Lindsay Crist eighth (20:29.23), Abigail Berggren ninth (20:55.70), Kate Reimer 31st (24”11.56) and Alexis Noblit 35th (28:07. 47). Coach Kroeker said, “We had four of the top 10 finishers.” The women competed at the Midstates Classic Oct. 27. Individually, Senior placed ninth and Emily Kemling 17th. Tabor placed an impressive ninth place out of 19 teams and finished second among KCAC teams.
Women’s Soccer The Tabor women, coached by Ian Thomson in his sixth season, took the field with a roster of 24 players. The team completed a successful season with a record of 4-7-2 in KCAC play and a 6-10-3 record overall. The Bluejays struggled during October, managing only two wins in seven games, but Tabor snapped its five-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over Southwestern in Hillsboro, Oct. 26. Eight seniors were honored following the game: Hannah Armand, Kayla Metheny, Ally Simpson, Dakota Spencer, Karla Monroy, Araceli Wallace Carmona, Derian Garrison and Alexis Olivares.
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Men’s Soccer Coach Grant Brubacher launched his 13th year as head coach for Tabor College with a roster of 32 players. The team struggled to score goals, but posted a reasonable 2-4-2 record through September. October proved to be even more frustrating for the team, which lost eight straight matches and finished the season with a 1-11 record in the KCAC and 2-14-2 overall. Six Bluejay seniors were honored before their penultimate home match. They were Jordan Maska, Michael Caulley III, Jeremy Krehbiel, Anthony Cutsinger, Lewis Furmenger and Derrick Eszingler.
Alumni News Marriages Nick Mello and Kiana Fujioka (g’17), married in Reedley, Calif, on July 5, 2019 Casey Harbour and Sarah Vogt (g’12), married in Wichita, Kan., on May 3, 2019
Births/Adoptions Danny and Rebecca (Lutes g’06) Anders, Maize, Kan., a boy, Luke Anders, November 1, 2018 Tristen (g’15) and Ashley (Kemling g’16) Long, Beloit, Kan., a girl, Aubrey Ella Long, July 10, 2019 Kyle (g’18) and Kaleigh (Troxell g’17) Huxman, McPherson, Kan., a boy, Jax, August 29, 2019 Kevin (g’04) and Jackie Wahl, Boise, Idaho, a girl, Grace Kennedy, October 22, 2019
In Memoriam Louann (Boese fs’75) Fawcett, age 64, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on November 2, 2019 Dr. Tim Quiring (g’75), age 67, of Sylva, North Carolina, completed the mission God had set before him and peacefully passed away on October 18, 2019. Mary Jane (Krause g’72) Wilson, age 69, passed away on October 3, 2019. She graduated from Mountain Lake High School in 1968, and earned an Elementary Education degree from Tabor College in 1972. Her career was dedicated to lovingly teaching children of Omaha, Nebraska, to grow in knowledge and character. She played softball in a women’s league into her 40s and her many interests included photography, reading, traveling, golfing, needlework, watching sports and attending Bible Study Fellowship. Robert Dick (g’58), age 82, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on October 1, 2019. He graduated from Tabor College with a bachelor’s degree in Biology and was married to Verla Wichert on June 5, 1960. They made their home in Topeka, Kansas, where they had two children. Robert became a building contractor and real estate developer and was actively involved in the MB Church and Conference and the Topeka Civic Theatre Board. Monroe Funk (g’55), age 85, of Hesston, Kansas, passed away on September 12, 1994. After Tabor, Monroe married Delma Thiessen in 1956. Together they had three children. Delma passed away in 2001, and Monroe was remarried in 2002 to Carol Muller. Monroe began his career working at Kansas State as an assistant professor in Civil Engineering. He later moved on from there to work as a civil engineer. Jasper Sawatzky (g’42), age 94, of McKinleyville, California, passed away on August 10, 2019. After serving in the 104th Infantry Division in WWII and receiving a Purple Heart from wounds suffered in conflict, he enrolled at Tabor College in the fall of 1946 and met Rose Siemens. After they married, they both taught in high schools in Kansas for nine years before moving their family to California in 1957. Jasper was awarded a teaching assistantship at UCLA and completed his doctorate in business education in 1959. He taught at Humboldt State University until his retirement in 1987. Daryl Fadenrecht (g’72), age 69, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on July 30, 2019. After leaving Tabor, Daryl moved to Ontario where he worked as a security guard. Daryl moved to Wichita to be nearer to his parents who were living in Hillsboro
at the time. While living in Wichita, he met his wife, Marilyn Stagner, and the two were married on January 7, 1983. They enjoyed 36 years of marriage before Daryl’s passing.
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LaVerne Richert, (fs’48) age 91, passed away July 19, 2019, at her home in Buhler, Kansas. On July 29, 1948, she married Herb E. Richert in Reedley, California. They shared 71 years of marriage. She was an elementary school teacher in Reedley, California, and Hillsboro, Kansas. She was a member of the Buhler Mennonite Brethren Church. Mildred R. (Harder g’43) Vogt, age 95, of North Newton, Kansas, passed away July 14, 2019. She met and fell in love with Vernon Vogt at Tabor College in Hillsboro and they were married on August 24, 1944. Mildred and Vernon served as missionaries to the Belgian Congo where Vernon managed a hospital and Mildred taught many classes for women’s health as well as Bible classes. Mildred continued to be very active at Koerner Heights Mennonite Brethren Church, where she was a member for over 50 years. She was a lifelong supporter of Tabor College. Sylvia (Reimer g’81) Kuhlmeier, age 60, of West Plains, Missouri, passed away on June 28, 2019. Sylvia was the loving wife of Brett Kuhlmeier. They were married October 29, 1994, and spent 24 wonderful years together. She was the beloved mother of Kristianna Joy Kuhlmeier. Sylvia was an accomplished woman. After graduating from Meade High School in 1977, she went to Tabor College where she received a bachelor of arts degree in 1981. She continued her education at Emporia State University and received a master’s in Library Science Degree in 1985. She loved her library career, working at Washburn University, and she was the Director of Library Services at Tabor College and Missouri State University - West Plains where she also worked as the Registrar. Mark Shaeffer (g’72), age 67, of Xenia, Ohio, passed away on June 22, 2019. Mark spent 40 years of his life in dedication to Christian education, and he leaves a legacy of love and service for the Lord. He is survived by his wife, Janet, as well as four children and 20 grandchildren. Ethel J. (Plett g’73) Wedel, age 66, of Newton, Kansas, passed away June 21, 2019 at her residence. She married Rod Wedel October 3, 1981, at Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church, rural Goessel. Raymond F. Wiebe (g’53), age 92, of Hillsboro, Kansas, died June 17, 2019 at Salem Home. After graduation he was offered an assistantship position at Tabor College that grew into the Business Manager, which he held for the next 10 years before obtaining a MBA from Kansas State in 1965. Ray spent the next 27 years at Wichita State counseling and teaching, retiring in 1992. He was an avid supporter of the Center for MB Studies, serving on the Advisory Board until 2017. Dolores H. (Wiens g’47) Johnson, age 92, of Hillsboro, Kansas, died June 12, 2019 at Parkside Homes. Dolores met Leonard Johnson in December of 1944 and their first date was to the Tabor College Bible Conference. In 1972 they moved to Hillsboro, Kansas, where they both worked at Tabor College and later owned and operated the Iron Kettle in Hillsboro. Dolores helped Leonard in the restaurant business as he ran several places
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Chorus. Bob’s love for God and the church was evident over the years of service teaching many Sunday school classes, leading and attending bible studies, singing in the choir and various small groups, ushering and greeting.
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in California and Hillsboro. She made pies and verinika and worked as cashier and hostess, always willing to do whatever needed to be done.
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Esther M. (Berg g’41) Wiens, age 96, of Hillsboro, Kansas, passed away June 11, 2019 at Parkside Homes. She was married to Ernest Wiens June 2, 1950 at the Lehigh M.B. Church. After graduating high school, Mary Jane Wilson she began her 40 year teaching career, starting with an emergency certification from Tabor College. She later graduated from Tabor with a bachelor’s degree and then earned a master’s degree from Emporia College. After moving to Colorado they joined the Garden Park M.B. Church and later were charter members of Belleview M.B. Church. She was active in teaching Sunday school and on various committees. She also served many years as the church librarian. She was an avid reader and spent many happy moments with her books including her Bible which she read through every year. Robert “Bob” Hiebert (g’49), age 88, of Bakersfield, California, went home to be with the Lord on June 7, 2019. Bob owned and operated several automotive businesses from the late 1950s to 2004 in Bakersfield and Shafter area. Bob was involved in many clubs and associations such as Bakersfield Christian Businessman Assoc., Christian Motorcycle Assoc., Bill Glass Prison Ministry, Kern County Juvenile Hall Chaplain with Youth for Christ, Kiwanis Shafter and Golden Empire Barbershop
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Dorothea (Kasper fs’50) Kliewer, age 90, of Weatherford, Oklahoma, passed away April 24, 2019. Dorothea was raised and attended school at Hillsboro grade school. After graduating eighth grade, she attended Tabor College Academy for four years of high school and completed one year at Tabor College. Barney Ratzlaff (fs’49), age 94, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, was called home on October 29, 2019 with his family by his side. He served in the US Navy during WW II from 1943-1946 on the San Juan, involved in the repatriation of prisoners of war back to the United States. He taught school in Garber, Talala, and Tulsa and was an elementary school counselor. He and his wife Saloma were married for 73 years.
Robert Joe Flaming (fs’56) of Enid, Oklahoma, went to be with his Savior on November 29, 2019. Champlin Petroleum Company employed him for 20 years, where he was supervisor of wholesale billing and exchange accounting. Joe together with his wife, two daughters, and two sons-in-law opened Flaming Inc. Napa Auto Parts. They owned and operated the business together until his death. As a family they also owned and operated Baskin Robbins of Enid from 1978 to 2001, where they loved serving scoops of ice cream to the community. Joe kept his track and field photo, from his Tabor days, in his office at the NAPA store on Willow Road in Enid. Joe married Arlene Ratzlaff (fs’56) in 1957 in Corn, Oklahoma, sharing 62 years of marriage.
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Ann (Thiessen g’44) Penner, age 97, of Cimarron, Kansas, passed away November 21, 2019. After graduating from Inman High School she attended Tabor College, graduating with an Associate of Arts degree. Ann married Clarence Penner on October 14, 1945 in Inman. She was an avid gardener and quilter, as well as an excellent cook and seamstress.
Where Are They Now? Alumni in the News 1970s Karen A. Reimer (g’76) was recognized as a 2019 Career Woman by the Wichita Business Journal for her leadership with the Ad Astra Financial Group, which specializes in asset management and comprehensive financial planning.
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1980s Jane Meschberger (g’83) was assigned to the position of the Director for Child Welfare for the Kansas Department for Children and Families.
1990s Stacy Smith (fs’93) was sworn in as Circuit Court Judge in Juneau County, Wisconsin, July 2018. A circuit court judge handles every type of case in the State of Wisconsin, from criminal, civil, family, probate to juvenile law. In the six months since taking the bench, Stacy loves his job, feeling it is a way to provide justice, but also show compassion and mercy, basically “trying” to be a small finger of Christ. Stacy attended Tabor during the years of 1991 to 1993.
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Susan Franz Koslowsky
Todd Lewis
Aaron Frey (g’95) After being named the Coach of the Year for the 2019 season by both Sports in Kansas and the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches, Sabetha’s head baseball coach – Aaron Frey – has received an even higher honor. Frey was named High School Division III National Coach of the Year by William Loewen Sylvia Bribiesca Penner Karen Reimer Stacy Smith American Baseball Coaches Association and Diamond Sports. In addition to this award, Frey also was named one of eight 2019 ABCA/Diamond Sports High School Division III Regional Coaches of the Year. In just its second season, the Sabetha Bluejays earned the 2018 State Championship, then followed that up with the 2019 State Rachel Becker and Tim Rozzell (g’13) were included among the 100 advisors Championship. listed in the Wichita Business Journal’s Wealth Management Directory in the July 12, 2019, issue. Rozzell, age 30, was featured in the “40 Under 40” 2019 class. Sylvia Bribiesca Penner (g’99) Gov. Laura Kelly appointed Sylvia Penner (July 5 issue). Asked what his biggest achievement was, Rozzell replied, “Being and Adrion Roberson to the Kansas Criminal Justice Reform Commission. Penner, Wichita, currently serves as an attorney at the firm Fleeson, Gooing, named to all-conference teams in college, playing two different positions at two different schools (quarterback at Friends and running back at Tabor). The reason Coulson and Kitch, LLC. Previously, she was an instructor for both Tabor isn’t because of the awards, but because of the journey and lessons that I had to go College in Wichita and Washburn University School of Law in Topeka. through along the way.” Rozzell is a wealth advisor for 6 Meridan LLC. Penner received her bachelor’s degree in Biology from Tabor College, and a juris doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law. Penner has Susan Franz Koslowsky was one of the 30 “Women in Business Honorees for held numerous leadership and membership positions including American 2019,” a feature of the Wichita Business Journal (Aug. 9, 2019, issue). As senior Bar Association, Kansas Bar Association, National Association of Criminal vice president at Emprise Bank, Koslowsky manages the Private Banking departDefense Lawyers, Wichita Crime Commission, Wichita Women Attorneys ment. “I enjoy providing personal banking services to a select group of affluent Association, Kansas Admissions Review Board and Kansas Appleseed board clients,” she said. In addition to her responsibilities with Emprise, Koslowsky of directors. Penner will fill the position of the criminal defense attorney successfully chaired Tabor’s Signature Campaign to build a state-of-the-art fine appointment. arts center on the Tabor campus, and is in her second year as chair of the college’s board of directors. Asked what her best advice would be for a woman beginning Stephanie Harder (g’94) Director of Communications & Public Affairs at her career, Koslowsky said: “Pursue what you’re passionate about, and strive to do Textron Aviation – Wichita, Kan. Stephanie was honored as a 2019 Women it better than anyone else.” Who Lead recipient by the Wichita Business Journal. It is through the Women Who Lead that the journal recognizes women who regularly offer guidance RE/MAX Premier, led by Tabor College alums Marvin Schellenberg (g’79), and learning to others. They help others move along their journeys in life both owner and broker, and Staci Latimer (g’00), managing broker, was ranked the personally and professionally. https://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/c/womenseventh-best among 17 real estate agencies in Wichita, based on 2018 residential who-lead-aviation-manufacturing/10948/stephanie-harder.html sales volume. (July 26, 2019, issue.)
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2000s Todd Lewis (g’09) TCW MBA, Strengths Based Leadership - Account Executive at IMA Financial Group, Inc. – Wichita, Kan. Todd Lewis (g’09) recently co-founded ConnectingICT, a movement that partners with Wichitaarea community leaders and employers on initiatives such as professional talent attraction/retention and non-profit board leadership recruitment. Lewis, Wichita, serves as an employee benefits strategist for IMA Financial Group. Previously, he was an instructor for both Tabor College in Wichita and the KU School of Medicine-Wichita’s Public Health program. Lewis received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Business Administration from Tabor College. Lewis has held numerous leadership positions, including The Friends of the Great Plains Nature Center, the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas, and the Wichita State University Career Services Advisory Board.
Dr. William (Bill) Loewen was one of three “Health Care Heroes” feted for a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Wichita Business Journal (Aug. 2, 2019, issue). Loewen, 77, has guided West Wichita Family Physicians PA through two moves for expansions and growth from gout physicians in the group to 31. Loewen said he credited his success to practicing The Golden Role. “Treat other people the way you want to be treated,” he said. “In that vein, every patient is either a spouse, a mother, a father, or a son or daughter.” Beyond his medical career, Loewen has served on the Tabor College Board of Directors. Dr. Edward Hett (g’77) was named one of the “Best Doctors in America” by the Wichita Business Journal (Oct. 11, 2019, issue). Hett graduated from Tabor College and received his MD from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He currently practices family medicine at Ascension Medical Group Via Christi. Asked what he enjoys most about being a doctor, Hett replied: “I enjoy the challenge of working with patients during their difficult times to further their understanding of what to expect, how to cope with their situations, and occasionally cure.”
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Student’s Red Cross experience prompts blood drive success A two-week learning experience with the American Red Cross this summer in Washington, D.C., has inspired Wyatt Bell, a Tabor College junior from Cimarron, to put into practice what he learned there. Bell and other Tabor students organized an ARC blood drive for the campus and community Oct. 30. Their larger vision is to organize three blood drives during the academic year.
Bell went to Washington, D.C., with about 15 other NAIA student-athletes. “We talked to a lot of the upper-management people for the Red Cross,” Bell said. “We spoke to Gale McGovern, president and CEO of the Red Cross, and to Chris Hrouda, president of biomedical services for the Red Cross. We heard all different aspects and got a good idea of what they do. Once I got up there, my leadership style, how I address different groups of people, was completely transformed.” Given the Oct. 30 as the date for the blood drive, the planning group is considering a Halloween theme, and they hoped to involve local businesses. “Whether it’s gift cards from Subway, or prizes from the Jay Shop, we’ll have some incentives,” Bell said.
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“We’re going to bring out our DRD account manager, who is associated with the Red Cross. She’s going to give a presentation at Chapel, and we actually got approved for Chapel credit.” Bell is working alongside junior Taytum Miller, president of the Science Club. “She’s been doing a good job with that,” he said. “Science Club is usually in charge of running the blood drive. They’re the main group for volunteers and people to work with the blood drive. I’m sure it will go smoothly.” Bell describes himself as “a big medicine and science guy.” Bell is majoring in three science fields: Biomedical, Biology and Psychology. “I think this experience built a new motivation in me just to see how big of an impact we do have,” Bell said of the D.C. event. “It really pulled on my heart strings. This is going to be something I’m going to be an advocate for as long as I can see into the future. It’s a great cause.” The blood drive came and went Oct. 30, but the results amazed Bell and his student team. “Initially had a goal of 23 units, which is average for a Tabor College blood drive goal,” Bell said. “During the first two days of signups we had so many willing people sign up to donate that we got our goal increased to 38 units two days before the blood drive due to the Red Cross providing an extra employee. “We ended the day with a staggering 59 units -- and had to turn people away because we ran out of bags to fill with blood! It was a wonderful problem to have and we exceeded every expectation,” Bell added. He credited his personal team and the Science Club for the success of the blood drive -- whether they were standing out in the cold urging people to come donate, or giving blood themselves. Bell gave a shout out to Alyssa Matney, who played a tremendous role in the overall success of the blood drive by providing incentives and a fun atmosphere. “I feel like the overall blood drive culture was completely overhauled, and people were wanting to give more than ever,” Bell said. “I have never worked with such amazing staff, who had fun at their job and made sacrifices in order to stay and finish every donor. We had an amazing response and in turn are saving more lives! What more could you ask for? Life is good!”
2018-19 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT
TABOR COLLEGE Clarified and refocused
“Real World Awareness Kingdom Readiness”
student value proposition
curriculum redesigned
Women’s Basketball win KCAC
Our generous constituency contributed over
regular season and post season tournament championships
$4.4 million Realignment of senior leadership team for increased effectiveness
Identified and took positive steps towards preparing Tabor for a
strong and sustainable future.
Concert Choir sings in Carnegie Hall Initiating a focus on creating a culture of hospitality and excellence
Remodel of gym entrance and opened the Courtside Grill
Upgraded Chapel experience
Tabor Received gift of a new Welcome Center Gained financial stability with budget adjustments restoring positive cash flow
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Launched Campaign Carson Center for Global Engagement gained traction and momentum.
Student/Alumni high profile recognition • Tabor Student Hannah Klaassen chosen as Miss Kansas • Tabor Student Reagan McCloud receives Shamberg Scholarship at Washburn University School of Law • Tabor alum Deshun “Springs” Patterson joins Harlem Globetrotters • Tabor alum Jacob Webb becomes first Tabor alum to play MLB with Atlanta Braves
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