in this issue
SPRING/SUMMER 2013 | volUME 14 | ISSUE 1
It Is bIttersweet for me to address the alumnI communIty through Vanguard magazIne for
FEatURES
the fInal tIme.
wisdom for life ............................................... 8
I have been honored to introduce so
five alumni share their stories about lessons they learned at Vanguard that serve
many stories of former and current
them beyond the classroom and in lives of service and success.
students who have used their education at Vanguard as a catalyst
hope for deliverance ....................................... 14
for lives enriched by lasting relationships, professional success,
a Vanguard graduate is a vital soldier in the u.s. government’s fght against
and enduring faith.
human sex traffcking.
This issue of the magazine features alumni who are taking the
Pray for mercy ............................................... 16
lessons they learned at Vanguard and applying them beyond the
alumni Kevin ’99 and camie (grasser) doyle ’99 reveal their reasons for trusting
classroom, to careers and livelihoods that honor the mission of the
god in the face of their seven-year-old daughter mercy’s mysterious illness.
university. Our frst cover story includes a number of such alumni:
a lesson about Privilege and Passion .................. 20
Susan Parker ’82, who has lived on a Mercy Ship for over 25
Vanguard psychology professor Kristen howerton writes about how
years, providing free, life-changing surgeries to the world’s poor;
acknowledging your privilege can lead to discovering your passion.
Dylan Christenson ’06, MA ’09, who is working on equipping the
a tribute to dr. carol taylor .............................. 28 Vanguard magazine honors dr. carol taylor’s tenure as president of the university.
developing world with modern solutions for meeting basic needs; and Emily Rose ’03, whose time at Vanguard has helped keep her grounded while starring on a hit TV show.
DEPaRtMENtS
We also spotlight an alumna who was passionately involved with
message from the President ................................. 1
became motivated by that passion to embark on a career as a
on campus ..................................................... 2
federal investigative agent battling human traffcking.
faculty spotlight ............................................. 26
We hope you will be inspired by the story of seven-year-old Mercy
my story ....................................................... 27
Doyle, the daughter of alumni Kevin ’99 and Camie (Grasser)
the Global Center for Women and Justice while at Vanguard, and
sports ........................................................... 32 class notes ................................................... 34 learn of me ................................................... 41
Doyle ’99. She is battling a devastating disease, but she and her parents continue to anticipate God’s coming mercy. Vanguard University was honored to hold a special 5K to help raise funds for Mercy’s medical expenses. Vanguard has long been a launch pad for innovative entrepreneurs,
UNIvERSIty GovERNaNcE
dIrector of communIcatIons
chaIr, board of trustees
shana martin
and Darren Bagwell ’05 carries on that proud tradition. He is the
david oddo
assocIate creatIVe dIrector
owner of Rock For Her, a company that helps men design custom
UNIvERSIty aDMINIStRatIoN
tawny marcus
engagement rings in a low-pressure atmosphere.
PresIdent
wrIter / coPy edItor
carol taylor
rene scheys
Lastly, Dean of Spiritual Formation Mike Beals, PhD leaves us
ProVost / VIce PresIdent for academIc affaIrs
lead PhotograPher
with some lasting lessons about love, faith, and relationships.
Jeff hittenberger
assocIate dIrector of marKetIng and communIcatIons
VIce PresIdent for busIness and fInance
lettie cowie InterIm VIce PresIdent for enrollment management
chauncey d. bayes
erin hales assocIate dIrector of marKetIng and dIgItal medIa
I know that these stories will inspire you and make you as proud as I have been to be associated with Vanguard University and its extraordinary community!
holly clinard
Kim Johnson VIce PresIdent for unIVersIty adVancement
Kelly Kannwischer Vanguard University of Southern California, in compliance with laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, disability, national origin, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.
President, Vanguard uniVersity
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