Warner Pacific Bridge Magazine (Summer 2016)

SUMMER 2016

THE WA R N E R PAC I F I C C O L L E G E

Where Will College Take You?

PORTLAND STRONG: INTRODUCING THE CITY BUILDERS SCHOLARSHIP INITIATIVE... PG 6

SADDLE UP: CHANGING LIVES, ONE RODEO AT A TIME... PG 10

GET TO KNOW PDX... PG 18

My Story

Jose Joel Cazares ’15 B.S. Human Development and Family Studies

The first time I arrived at Warner Pacific, I knew little about the institution and even less about the higher education system overall. I came from a small community, where people had little exposure and motivation to pursue dreams of higher education. school showed me how I could embrace my culture, education, and spirituality, something I would have not have experienced in any other college.

Being part of a liberal arts institution prepared me to overcome the challenges that come with finding my place in society. Liberal arts education did more than just train me to do a specific job, it provided me with an invaluable set of skills that I can use wherever the future takes me. Leadership, organization, and the ability to learn in diverse environments are just some of the skills that are continuing to support me in building my professional career.

2 THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016

Table of Contents

That changed when I came to Warner Pacific. The

THE

The Bridge Magazine

4 Welcome

5

The Hot Seat: Real Questions, Real Students, Real Answers

6-9

Portland Strong: Introducing the City Builders Scholarship Initiative

10-12

13

14-15

16-17 #WARNERPACIFIC

18-19

20

21

Quick Facts

22

Campus Visit: Picture Yourself Here!

23

College Search Timeline

24

Application Process

25

How Will You Pay for College

26 Scholarships

27

Saddle Up: Changing Lives, One Rodeo at a Time Turning the Tables: An Interview with Dr. Pamela Plimpton Flourishing with Futsal

Get to Know PDX Academic Programs

My Story: Brook Mengistu ’17

28-31 Bienvenidos!

As required by Title IX and 34 CFR §106.9, Warner Pacific College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities.

THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016 3

SUMMER 2016

VOL. 1

NO. 3

THE BRIDGE MAGAZINE The Bridge is designed to help students bridge the gap between high school and college, encouraging and empowering them to make decisions about higher education that will help them flourish in their lives, careers, and communities. As a Christcentered college designed to serve students from diverse backgrounds, Warner Pacific prepares the next generation of urban leaders to engage actively in a constantly changing world.

CONTACT We want to hear from you! Send us your questions, ideas, and suggestions at TheBridge@warnerpacific.edu.

You can also subscribe, unsubscribe, or update your contact information at TheBridge@warnerpacific.edu.

PRODUCTION The Bridge is published three times a year

by Warner Pacific’s Office of Enrollment and Marketing.

Andrea P. Cook, Ph.D. President Dale Seipp, Jr. Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing THE BRIDGE STAFF Warner Pacific College Publisher Melody Burton Editor Martha Chambers Art Director PHOTOGRAPHY Kathy Covey Nashco Photography Justin Tucker ’14 Jeannie Whitten-Andrews ’12, ’15 ENROLLMENT STAFF Gerardo Cifeuntes Director 503.517.1017 gcifuentes@warnerpacific.edu Nick Poindexter Assistant Director 503.517.1128 npoindexter@warnerpacific.edu Julia Toscano Enrollment Counselor 503.517.1332 jtoscano@warnerpacific.edu Mariana Toscano Senior Enrollment Counselor 503.517.1016 mtoscano@warnerpacific.edu Connect with Warner Pacific!

Copyright 2016 Warner Pacific College

4 THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016

Welcome!

As a graduate of Warner Pacific, I know this is a place that will provide you with an excellent education, and prepare you for life after college.

The professors care about you and push you to achieve your potential. Due to the small class sizes and dedicated faculty members, I was able to develop excellent critical thinking skills. These skills prepared me to spend my senior year studying abroad at Oxford University. This global experience helped me deepen my understanding of history, engage with people from different cultures, and explore the world. I was the first person in my family to go to college, and after graduating from Warner Pacific, I was more than ready to succeed in graduate school. That could be your story, too!

I lived on campus and got involved as a student leader. These experiences outside of the classroom helped me make friends, develop leadership skills, and ultimately find my professional passion. As a Knight, you will be able to get involved through athletics, social justice, chapel programs, clubs and organizations, and so much more.

This is a place founded on the life and teachings of Jesus. We strive to love our students and the city of Portland, as Christ does. We value service and embrace students who come from different life backgrounds. As I look around this campus, I am awestruck with the beauty and diversity of our students. They make Warner Pacific a dynamic place to learn and grow.

As you’ll see throughout this magazine, we have excellent alumni serving our city and our world through education, ministry, health care, social work, politics, business, entrepreneurship, and more.

Choosing a college is a major life decision. We encourage you to visit campus, and to consider joining the thousands of students and alumni who are flourishing at Warner Pacific College!

Serena N. Cline ’02 Director for Alumni Relations & Annual Giving

Do you have tough questions about college that need real answers? The Hot Seat is your chance to ask a current student the questions that keep you up at night.

No glossy admissions brochure facts and figures here, just honest answers from someone who knows.

Names: : Nicholle Ortiz & Forrest Nameniuk, married Hometown: Puyallup, Washington Year in School: Seniors who transferred from Pierce College Major: Both are majoring in Christian Ministries with a minor in Theatre Things you like to do in your free time: Go on road trip adventures, watch movies & shows, hang out with friends, write, and listen to music.

What do you do on campus?

Forrest works at the campus library and Nicholle is an Office Assistant for the College. Both love being part of drama productions, on stage and behind the scenes.

How do you think Warner Pacific is preparing you for life after graduation?

Forrest: Along with having my mind blown daily, I also feel like my character is being renewed and strengthened. The education I’m getting and the experiences I’m having will play a major role in shaping the rest of my life. And I couldn’t be more thankful for that.

Hot Seat How are college classes different than high school classes?

Forrest: At Warner Pacific, you’re given many opportunities to get out of the classroom and learn by doing. My favorite class is Ministry Practice. As part of the class we do internships throughout different areas in Portland and then talk about those experiences later as a group.

It’s an exciting way to feel safe, encouraged, and challenged as I explore firsthand what I want to do for the rest of my life. I feel like on this campus there’s an emphasis on living out what we’re learning. It isn’t enough just to know the information, you have to put it into practice.

Nicholle: We’re not just reading text books; we’re exploring how to apply what we’re learning in the here and now. In that process we’re making real relationships with people in our field who want to partner with us and help us discern our calling. Everyone here is enthusiastic about helping you build connections and pursue your dreams.

There are a lot of schools to choose from, what made you decide to transfer to Warner Pacific?

Nicholle: I stumbled across Warner Pacific and fell in love with the campus, the people, and the atmosphere. It was different than other Christian schools and really focused on listening to the needs of a community and figuring out what it really means to love each other like Christ.

THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016 5

Portland Strong:

Introducing the City Bu Scholarship Initiative Tackling the issue of poverty in Portland is tough. According to national statistics, kids who grow up in in low-income homes are highly likely to remain low-income wage earners in the future if they don't attend college. The good news is that research predicts a much brighter future when these students earn a college degree. With access to equitable higher education, the chances of these students significantly improving their economic situation jumps up 50 percent.

Of course, earning a degree isn't always as simple as it seems. In the United States 24 percent of college freshmen are both firstgeneration and low-income students. Nearly nine in ten of these students leave college within six years, without a degree. More than a quarter leave after their first year; that is four times the dropout rate of higher-income, second-generation students.

At Warner Pacific, we want to see students flourish, which includes making sure they have the support and resources to push past any hurdles that stand in their way to earn their degree.

That is why the College is committed to innovative scholarship initiatives and supportive training programs to prepare young people for success throughout their college education. With the goal of building upon the tremendous impact of the Act Six Leadership Scholarship, the College has launched City Builders, a new initiative designed to make college possible for a larger number of under-represented students.

The City Builders program incorporates strategies that have proven to be successful in preparing traditionally under-served, first-generation students for the rigor and culture of private, liberal arts education. The program builds on four essential characteristics of the Act Six model: • • • •

Cohorts as a core structure Emphasis on pre-college training Importance of cultural integrity Nurturing sense of purpose in students

Equipped with a strong cohort, a clearly defined sense of purpose, and practical college success skills, our City Builder students came to college with a built-in support network, ready to engage the campus and overcome adversity. Yes, getting through college can be tough, but our City Builders have the grit, determination, and strength to build a brighter future for themselves, their families, and their communities.

6 THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016

ilders

Alishia Duckett ’19 Undeclared Major

One major challenge that I faced in getting into college was becoming homeless while I was in high school. My home life wasn't the best; my mother has had posttraumatic stress disorder since I can remember. It became difficult to stay in the same household with her and focus on my education.

That resulted in me becoming homeless, bouncing from house to house. Leaving my mother's home was hard but sent me on a journey that I wouldn't have be able to go on otherwise.

With amazing support from my church, I was able to sleep under a warm roof and focus on my school work. It was a huge obstacle but I fought back hard.

I'm only at Warner Pacific because of perseverance and my favorite person, Jesus Christ.

My favorite thing about being a City Builder is being able to experience college with the other City Builder scholars. We hold each other up, we encourage each other, and inspire each other. I feel like knowing how to work with others in this way is really important for all of our futures. I haven’t chosen my major yet but I would like to impact peoples’ lives with my education in some way. I don't know what that will look like yet, but I know it's going to be good.

THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016 7

cannot afford it. I have family members who suffer from serious ailments and they do not have the money to pay for a surgery. I know that there are thousands of people in similar circumstances and the thought of being able to help them is inspirational and exciting.

City Builders has given me many tools and skills to succeed not only in college but in other environments as well. Being part of this group is teaching me how to connect with the new people I meet and to develop strong, supportive relationships.

Andy Rivas Vazquez ’19 Biological Science, Minor in Chemistry Over the summer, the City Builders had weekly meetings where we learned skills ranging from time management to handling finances. As more meetings passed, our group became a tight-knit community and we built many good relationships with each other. It shaped my college experience positively because I was able to go into my freshman year knowing a group of goodhearted and hardworking individuals. I have classes with many of them and we constantly support each other when things get tough.

It feels great knowing that there are people you can count on to be there for you, who are willing to support you in achieving your goals.

After graduating from Warner Pacific, I hope to attend medical school. I dream of being a surgeon someday and the only way of achieving that goal and being successful is to be well educated. I am driven by the desire to provide quality medical care to people who

8 THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016

Erendira Villagomez ’19 Health Care Administration The most difficult part of going to college has been leaving my beautiful family, which has been hard to do after so many years of them depending on me, and vice versa. But I have faith the sacrifice that I'm making now is going to have a huge positive impact on my family in the future. The process might be hard but our relationship has only gotten stronger.

City Builders has connected me with other students who are driven and motivated to use their education for the greater good of the community. City Builders is also providing a tremendous amount of academic support; we learn together inside and outside of the classroom, we volunteer together, we find leadership opportunities together, we really complement each other. More importantly, City Builders has given us the chance to build relationships with successful people who come from vulnerable backgrounds, which is something that is vital to my career development.

One of the biggest reasons I am majoring in Health Care Administration is because I want to help provide better quality health care, especially in the less privileged areas of our city. After I graduate I would like to get involved in a health care facility and work in neurology or environmental services. I am most excited about finding a place where I can truly enjoy the work that I do and be proud of the services I provide.

Alondra Jaramillo-Rodriguez ’19 Biological Science, Human Biology The friends I have met through City Builders have changed my whole college experience.

They accept me for who I am and push me to be better. Every time I am with them it's all so familiar; they are my family and forever soul mates.

After I graduate, I hope to attend OHSU's nursing program. Then, with God's grace I will pass the state exam to be a Registered Nurse and work at a hospital, serving those medically in need in my SE Portland community.

What gets me the most excited is doing what I am truly passionate about, helping people! I already love science and learning the way the body works, so I’m looking forward to helping kids with my hands-on experience and knowledge.

Through City Builders I have met some of the most amazing people; they have taught me so much in such a short time. We have created life long bonds that will only continue to grow. I have learned to enjoy their presence and input in my life. I have learned to be patient and listen. And I cannot wait to see how each and every one of our stories will unravel and unite us more.

THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016 9

Saddle Up: Changing Lives One Rodeo at a Time

I grew up a city kid dreaming of being a cowgirl. I got to rodeo a little bit, but I always wished it could be a bigger part of my life. In elementary school, I noticed kids with special needs would get constantly picked on. I tried to defend those kids against the bullies, but I would end up getting in trouble for it. I knew that what I was seeing wasn’t right but I didn’t know what I could do to make a difference; I was just one person.

When it came time for my high school senior project, I had the idea to create the first “exceptional rodeo” for kids with special needs in my hometown, Pasco, Washington. It was a perfect day that included tears of joy from participants, parents, and volunteers.

I truly felt that this was the purpose God created me for. Looking back, I can’t believe I even figured out how to pull off that event when I was just a teenager! It has to be all the time I spent shadowing my dad, who was Recreation Supervisor for our hometown, at the events that he organized. I didn’t know this until just a few years ago but my dad played a major role in bringing Special Olympics to Pasco when I was a young kid, so maybe it’s in my blood!

10 THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016

THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016 11

I came to Warner Pacific on a dual athletic scholarship and in my senior year, the desire to produce a second rodeo was so strong, but I begged God to get that idea out of my head and heart. I just didn’t know how I would be able to pull it off.

During that same time the name, “Rascal Rodeo” popped into my head. After graduating, a friend contacted me asking to help her put together an exceptional rodeo and once again, I felt the familiar calling.

What began as a crazy dream has really has turned into a straight up miracle! When I started Rascal Rodeo I thought it was just an opportunity for people with special needs to have the chance to be cowboys and cowgirls. Since then, I have come to realize that it’s so much more than that. It’s showing them love and acceptance while focusing on what they can do, not what they can’t do. It’s creating opportunities to open the eyes of others, teaching them that just because someone

12 THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016

is labeled “disabled,” it doesn’t mean they can’t flourish.

It’s showing parents and caretakers that their child is capable of doing things they never thought were possible, like trading their wheelchair in for a horse and being cheered for as they make a lap around the arena. Parents claim they have never seen their child so happy until they’re at one of our events. News crews that cover our rodeos are usually in tears because they can’t believe what they’ve witnessed.

These events are also revealing the deep love that people with special needs have to share, if we just give them the opportunity and time.

Rascal Rodeo exists today because of God. Now I understand that I never needed to know how I was going to make it work, because God has it all under control.

— Ann-Erica Whitemarsh ’08 President/Founder of Rascal Rodeo

Turning the Tables WITH AN AVERAGE CLASS SIZE OF JUST 14 STUDENTS, getting to know your professors is a natural part of every course at Warner Pacific! We’re helping you start off on the right foot by turning the tables on our faculty and asking them the hard questions.

Pamela Plimpton, Ph.D. Professor of English and Humanities WHAT HAS BEING A PROFESSOR TAUGHT YOU ABOUT LIFE? I have worked at Warner Pacific for over 30 years. It has changed the way I think, learn, and teach, and continues to do so by helping me see how important each and every individual is when it comes to contributing to the “goodness” of the world. Sometimes we may not think that our actions matter in the larger scheme of things but they do.

WHAT SORT OF RESEARCH ARE YOU WORKING ON? Much of my academic work focuses on feminist literary theory. I try to trace the intersection of poetics of women writers of the 17th through the early 19th centuries with their positioning of themselves as writers in their social, historical, and political context.

WHY DO STUDENTS AT WARNER PACIFIC NEED TO STUDY ENGLISH AND HUMANITIES IF THAT’S NOT THEIR MAJOR? A liberal arts education provides training, not only in a particular discipline, but just as importantly in habits of the mind. Recently, I had a

student who had made it very clear he was primarily interested in courses in his major. Then, for a mid-term project, students had to examine a problem or issue in their major field of study and imagine a solution for it with information from a completely different discipline of study. The student ended up doing a very creative application.

I think it opened his eyes to the benefit of looking at his main area of interest through various fields of knowledge. Making connections across disciplines breathes life into the curriculum.

THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016 13

Flourishing with Futsal

by Kathy Covey

“What if we actually made this a legit field,” was the thought that transformed a neighborhood and a Warner Pacific student.

Desperate for a place to hang out, kids in Gresham’s Rockwood neighborhood had been scaling two chain link fences in order to use the faded, chipping roller hockey rink at Vance Park as an impromptu futsal pitch.

Backpacks and jackets formed goals as kids practiced footwork and goal tending skills, dodging weeds and grass sprouting from cracks in the pavement.

As one of those kids who climbed the fences for years, Ricki Ruiz Madrigal ’16 wanted to make his corner of the city better, he just didn’t quite know how. It wasn’t until he was sitting in his Entrepreneur Enterprise class at Warner Pacific that inspiration struck. “It was the best class ever!” remembers Ricki. “It opened my eyes to how small organizations are formed and why they often fail. Knowing that, I realized it was important to have an open mind; being flexible and willing to weather the ups and downs is crucial to achieving the results you want.”

The Act Six Leadership and Scholarship Program gave Ricki, a quiet 2012 graduate of Reynolds High School in Gresham, the opportunity to

14 THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016

attend Warner Pacific, which he describes as being “full of great people.” Act Six is Oregon’s only full-tuition, full-need urban leadership scholarship. The Warner Pacific program is tailored to help under-prepared but talented and highly-motivated high school leaders succeed. Students in this program are serviceminded and eager to embrace their unique cultural identities as leaders.

Ricki, a first-generation college student, came to Warner Pacific with an entrepreneur’s heart. Dr. Roger Martin, Chair of the Business Department, explains in its simplest terms, an entrepreneur is an individual who recognizes and meets a need.

“Ricki was able to see the potential of an under-utilized piece of property in his neighborhood and coordinate resources to accomplish the transformation.”

Woven into the fabric of the Warner Pacific community is the desire and commitment to actively engage in the concerns of the city and dedicate time to serve our neighbors. This is where course work and a community’s need intersect, where a dream is born; for Ricki, that dream looked like a futsal pitch called SNAKE Court.

Ricki Ruiz was awarded the Milo Chapman award for service at the College's 2016 graduation; the opening of SNAKE Court; before and after images of the field.

With the confidence and resilience cultivated through his business courses and the encouragement of mentors, classmates, and friends, Ricki founded the Rockwood Initiative & Academy.

This community non-profit has a vision to create safe environments for local youth. Joined by Warner Pacific alumna, and Rockwood native, Yesenia Delgado ’14, along with Craig Greunewald and WP alums Robert Brewer ’13 and Vanessa Ruelas ’15, the Initiative is changing Rockwood for the better. “Once again, our residents have stepped up and collaborated to bring a family-friendly amenity to the Gresham community. It is wonderful to see this effort start at the grassroots level, attract key partners along the way, and be successfully realized,” commented Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis, about the group’s efforts.

Having the courage to take action and develop partnerships is the byproduct of Ricki’s Social Entrepreneurship major. To gain traction for the Initiative’s project, Ricki and the others sought out influential partners such as the Portland Timbers, Operation Pitch Invasion, Fields for All, and other sponsors.

In the first week after SNAKE Court opened, 600 neighborhood children showed up to take advantage of this new resource.

This project is just a snapshot of what collaboration, setting aside barriers, and honoring a vision can accomplish. “Jesus reflects that you can tell if a tree is healthy by looking at its fruit,” shares Dr. Andrea Cook, President of Warner Pacific. “When I think about our students and alumni running the Rockwood Initiative & Academy, my joy comes from knowing that the investment we have made in them at Warner Pacific is translating to healthy fruit back in their home community.”

“Warner Pacific’s holistic education with an emphasis on servant leadership shaped how I want to use my skills to impact and serve my community,” comments Rockwood Initiative collaborator, Robert Brewer.

The relational learning environment at the College ignites students’ hopes in making a difference for their home communities. As Initiative member Vanessa Ruelas puts it, “my professors taught me to think not just about me; it’s about what I’m going to do with my degree to benefit society.”

SNAKE Court is just one very public example of the investment staff, faculty, and students make in each other. After graduating in May, Ricki took a job working for the City of Gresham but he continues to be committed to his role as CEO of the Rockwood Initiative & Academy, improving the SNAKE Court site and building a deeper sense of community through regular games and tournaments. In July 2016, the Rockwood Initiative added a second futsal court at Davis Park, bringing even more safe, healthy recreation space for families in the neighborhood.

“An investment in Warner Pacific isn’t just about what happens in the life of a student in a four-year period. Our mission is far reaching as we empower young leaders to transform their neighborhoods and engage actively in a constantly changing world,” reflects Dr. Cook.

“Rockwood will be forever different because of the Warner Pacific students who are bringing their degrees back home.”

THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016 15

CONNECT WITH US AT #WARNERPACIFIC

16 THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016

THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016 17

Get to Know

PDX !

At Warner Pacific, we believe that the city should become your classroom! Our campus is located in the heart of southeast Portland, Oregon, one of the country’s most vibrant and unique cities.

Bursting with artists, musicians, restaurants, and boutiques, Portland offers something for everyone.

In addition to campus activities, students are encouraged to explore all that Portland has to offer. So here’s a handy list to make sure you don’t miss a thing during your next visit to Warner Pacific!

What’s it Called?

Portland is a city of nicknames. Here are explanations of some of the most common ones.

Bridgetown: There are 12 bridges crossing the Willamette River near downtown. Tilikum Crossing is the newest, opened on August 9, 2015.

PDX: the Portland International Airport code.

Rose City (or City of Roses): In 1905, 20 miles of Portland streets were planted with roses to promote the city’s Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition. The nickname stuck and in 1907, Mayor Harry Lane established the Rose Festival to promote tourism. And the rest, is history.

Stumptown: Rapid growth in the mid-19th century required the quick clearing of land and stumps weren’t immediately removed. It’s said that there used to be so many, that people would jump from stump to stump to avoid the muddy roads.

Rip City: Blazers announcer Bill Schonely accidentally coined the phrase during a broadcast in the ’70s and the name stuck!

Insta-Portland!

You don’t ever want to forget your first year of college, so remember to take plenty of selfies with the city’s most iconic signs, vistas, and pieces of art.

(And hey, why not use #warnerpacific so we can enjoy them, too?!)

The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Sign: Nothing says Portland like a giant sign that… well, says Portland. 1037 SW Broadway 18 THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016

Tom McCall Waterfront Park: So many bridges to photograph, so little time. SW Naito Pkwy.

Portlandia Statue: It’s more than just a TV show (although season 1 did film on the Warner Pacific campus) it’s also the second largest copper statue in the United States; only the Statue of Liberty is larger. 1120 SW Fifth Ave. Keep Portland Weird Mural: You’ll see it on bumper stickers everywhere but the downtown VooDoo Doughnut shop is home to the original.

350 W Burnside St. The Portland (Made in Oregon) Marquee: It has said a number of different things through the years but now it’s a true city icon.

70 NW Couch St.

Because… Portland The Peculiarium Dedicated to the “freaky-but-true.”

Stark’s Vacuum Museum This place really sucks.

Paul Bunyan Statue The country’s most famous lumberjack loves the city life.

The Unipiper You never know where this Darth-Vader-maskwearing, flaming-bagpipe-playing unicyclist will show up next.

The World’s Smallest Park Called Mill Ends Park, in 1948, it was also dedicated as the only colony for leprechauns west of Ireland.

1.

2.

Saturday Market It’s open Sundays, too!

Mt. Tabor Park Where else can you play on a volcano?

3.

Oaks Amusement Park Have a screamin’ good time at this oldschool park with rides, mini-golf, and roller skating.

4.

Hawthorne District Two words: Waffle Window!

5.

OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) IMAX movies, laser shows, and a submarine… your twelve year old self will thank you.

6.

Portland Art Museum See something new… or something very, very old!

TenThings to Do in 10 Miles or Less

7.

Forest Park With 5,000 acres to explore, it should keep you pretty busy.

8.

Powell’s Books When you need a break from required reading, you can find something fun in their 1.5 million new and used books.

9.

Pioneer Courthouse Square Can you find the echo chamber and the weather machine?

10.

Portland Aerial Tram Get a bird’s eye view of the city for under $5!

Wake Up! Caffeine in a Two Mile Radius Tabor Grind Egtvedt Hall Rain or Shine Coffee House 5941 SE Division St. Sozo Coffeehouse 8733 SE Division St. Karma Café 8220 SE Harrison St. Albina Press Coffee Shop 5012 SE Hawthorne Blvd.

Bipartisan Café 7901 SE Stark St. East Portland Coffee Roasters 2407 SE 79th Ave. Stumptown Coffee Roasters 4525 SE Division St. Black Rock Coffee Bar 8128 SE Powell Blvd.

(Drive-thru only)

THE THEBRIDGE BRIDGEIISUMMER SUMMER2016 2016 19

Warner Pacific professors encourage you to seek answers to the difficult questions in life. And with a student to faculty ratio of 12:1, your professors will know you by name and be ready and available to support you throughout your college experience.

Our Christ-centered, liberal arts approach will help you expand your comfort zone and explore the ways in which you understand society, community, and faith.

Our Academic Success Center provides free tutoring, mentoring, and support services to help you realize your full academic potential.

Academic Programs

2.83 – below

3.64 – 4.0+

2.84 – 3.63

We want you to major in what interests you! At Warner Pacific we will work with you to craft an individualized major that will help you flourish in your dream career!

• • • • •

Biblical Studies Math Education Film Studies Art History Experiential Outdoor Education • Urban Community Development • Music and Journalism • Legal Studies

20 THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016

Incoming Student High School GPA Profile

ACADEMIC MAJORS • American Studies • Biology • Business Administration • Christian Ministries • Communications • Developmental Psychology • Early Childhood/ Elementary Education • Middle/High School Education (accelerated BA/MAT) • English • Exercise Science • Health and Wellness • Health Care Administration • History • Human Development • Human Development and Family Studies • Liberal Studies • Music • Music and Ministry • Music Business/

Entrepreneurship • Physical Science • Psychology • Social Entrepreneurship • Social Science • Social Work • Sports and Recreation Management MINORS • Accounting • American Studies • Biblical Studies • Biology • Business Administration • Chemistry • Christian Ministries • Christian Missions • Coaching • Communications • Drama/Theatre • Early Childhood Education • English • Fine Arts • Health

• History • Human Development • Music • Peace Studies • Philosophy • Physical Education • Political Science • Psychology • Religion and Social Ethics • Sociology • Trauma Intervention • Urban Studies • Youth Ministry PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS • Pre-Chiropractic • Pre-Dentistry • Pre-Law • Pre-Medicine • Pre-Nursing (A.S. and B.S.) • Pre-Physical Therapy • Pre-Veterinary

Learn more at warnerpacific.edu/majors.

Quick Facts Warner Pacific College is dedicated to seeing individuals, families, and communities flourish.

As an urban college designed to serve students from diverse backgrounds, we know that for a city to flourish, its leaders must be prepared to engage actively in a constantly changing world.

Who We Are Location: Portland, Oregon (population 603,106)

Learn more at warnerpacific.edu/our-mission.

Knights Athletics As an athlete, you can represent the Knights across 13 men’s and women’s sports.

Our nationally recognized programs are highly competitive and designed to build champions in Christ, classroom, community, and competition.

Warner Pacific is a member of the NAIA, Division II and competes in the Cascade Collegiate Conference.

12:1 14 1,442

Religious Affiliation: Church of God (Anderson, Indiana) Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 12:1 Average Class Size: 14 Enrollment: 501 traditional undergraduates, 1,442 total students Transfer Students 43% Female 55%, Male 45%

INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS ▪ Basketball (M+W) ▪ Cross country (M+W) ▪ Golf (M+W) ▪ Soccer (M+W) ▪ Track & field (M+W) ▪ Wrestling (M+W) ▪ Volleyball (W) Learn more at wpcknights.com.

Oregon Washington California

62% Other 17% Hawaii 8% Arizona

White Multiracial Hispanic or Latino Black or African American Asian Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander American Indian or Alaskan Native

8% 3% 2% 48% 20% 17% 10% 2% 2% 1%

THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016 21

PICTURE

YOURSELF

HERE!

Choosing a college is one of the first major decisions a student will make. As you begin your search, it’s easy to get intimidated by the price tag—getting your college degree is a big investment of time and resources!

But beyond the figures, there are also less concrete factors that you should consider. Who will you meet?

How will you spend your free time? What experiences as a college student will shape your character, passions, and future?

FALL PREVIEW DAYS: November 10-11, 2016 SPRING PREVIEW DAYS: April 6-7, 2017 CAMPUS VISITS Can’t make it to Preview Days? Want a sneak peek before you sign up? Our daily tours can be personally tailored to provide answers to your specific questions. Schedule your visit by calling 503.517.1020, or complete an online visit form at warnerpacific.edu/visit.

22 THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016

At Warner Pacific, we want to empower you to make a well-informed decision about whether or not our college is the right fit for you! We think the best way to do that is for you to come and experience life at WPC firsthand.

At Preview Days, you’ll be able to spend 24 hours as a Warner Pacific student—attending classes, meeting faculty, eating in our dining hall, and even sleeping in campus housing. You’ll get to know other students and begin to get a feel for what life at Warner Pacific is all about.

We hope you’ll join us at Preview Days and picture yourself as a Warner Pacific student! Visit warnerpacific.edu/preview to register and learn more.

Your Path to College

Step 1: Gather Information

In the month prior to applying to schools, prospective students research institutions using: u College/University Websites uS earching College Aggregator Sites like ImFirst.org and CollegeExpress.com Where a u Typing their Desired Majors, Programs, and Number of Schools can be Compared Side by Side Resources into a Favorite Search Engine uR anking Sites like U.S. News & World Report’s u Asking Family and Friends Best Colleges or Colleges of Distinction u Reading Brochures and Admissions Materials uS ocial Media Pages u Seeking Advice from a Trusted Mentor or Counselor

Step 2: Narrow It Down

Don’t add one more thing to your to-do list, use SAT college code 4595 or ACT college code 3486 if you want Warner Pacific to automatically receive your scores as soon as they are available.

The top factors for most students as they choose a school are: u Affordability uF riend or Family Member Attends u Location u Student Culture u Flexible Learning u Reputation

uR eputable Professors

u Strong Alumni Network October 1 is the first day to submit FAFSA, but there is still time to apply to get access to the greatest number of financial resources available. Don't delay!

Step 3: Application Time

Interested in applying to Warner Pacific? Here’s what you’ll need:

uC ompleted and Signed Application for Admission and Community u $50 Application Fee u Official SAT or ACT Scores u If you are part of a home-school curriculum, complete and return the Home-School Supplement

uO fficial transcripts sent directly from your high school or test scores from the GED; if you’re a transfer student, you’ll need transcripts from each college or university attended uA personal interview or references may be required for selected students; your enrollment counselor will keep you in the loop if you need to prepare for either

Take the time to visit campuses as you make your decision. What you see in a brochure might be different than what you feel when you’re on campus. Choose a school that fits you!

Explore all of the scholarship opportunities available to you, there might be more than you think! At Warner Pacific, we offer academic scholarships for all students with a GPA of 2.5 and above. You can also compete for music, theatre, and leadership scholarships. To compete, a student must already be admitted to Warner Pacific and complete the scholarship application by

February 3, 2017.

Step 4: Get Admitted and Enroll Congratulations, you’ve made it!

After you’ve applied to schools, you’ll begin to find out where you’ve been admitted. As you make the final decision about where to ultimately enroll, remember to weigh all the factors of your decision. If you still have questions about housing, financial aid, or campus life, make an appointment with your enrollment counselor so that you can feel confident in the choice you’re making.

THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016 23

Want to Be A Knight?

Apply Today!

Visit warnerpacific.edu/apply to start your application. You can complete the forms online or download them and mail them in or stop by campus to drop them off in person.

Important Dates to Remember

Portrait of a Knight

• Submit your FAFSA beginning October 1, 2016.

• Fall Campus Preview Days: November 10-11, 2016.

• Scholarship Competition Applications are due February 3, 2017. (Remember, you must already be admitted to compete for scholarships!)

• Spring Campus Preview Days: April 6-7.

Grades: At Warner Pacific, we understand that life is often complicated. While we want to ensure that you will succeed in our rigorous academic program, we also know that grades aren’t always the best measure of your intelligence, aptitude, and determination.

Get Connected!

Stats • 52% identify as students of color • Male to female ratio: 45:55 • Average SAT: 815-1,020 (CR+M) • Average ACT: 16-21 • Average High School GPA: 3.17 • 43% of students are transfers

When you join the Warner Pacific social networks you gain access to all of the latest news, events, and activities. You’ll also be able to communicate with current students, staff, faculty, and alumni.

•

/WarnerPacific

•

/WarnerPacific

•

/wpcollege

•

/WarnerPacificCollege

24 THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016

On a Mission Our students truly believe that they can make a positive difference in this world. Whether they dream of being a dentist, teacher, psychologist, community organizer, pastor, or social entrepreneur, Warner Pacific students strive to become leaders in their careers and communities.

Choosing a college today is about more than just finding the right major, it’s also about making wise financial decisions that will allow you to pursue your dreams without being overwhelmed with debt when you graduate.

Warner Pacific is committed to providing a high-quality private college experience at an affordable and accessible cost. How do we compare? Our tuition is 35% lower than the average private college in the Northwest!

Direct Costs for the 2016-17 Academic Year

How Will You Pay for College?

Tuition and Fees: $22,710 Room and Board: $8,900 Yeah, those look like big numbers. But don’t worry! We’re ready to help you navigate the world of scholarships, grants, and loans to show you how to make it work, without breaking the bank.

99% OF WARNER PACIFIC STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID.

1 2

As Easy as 1 – 2 – 3 Apply to Warner Pacific! To receive scholarships from the College, you need to be an admitted student, so apply today and see how our financial aid package stacks up against other schools before making your decision.

Submit Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Based on your income, the FAFSA will tell you your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Your EFC doesn’t change based on your choice of school, so submitting it as soon as posiible will help you with all of your applications.

3

Stay on Top of It! Getting all of the information you need to meet financial aid deadlines can seem like a lot of work, but providing accurate and timely responses is the best way to make sure you take full advantage of the resources available for a generous financial aid package.

Applying for financial aid may seem AVERAGE FINANCIAL AID complex and PACKAGE FOR confusing.

A WP STUDENT The Office of Student Financial Services is ready to assist you with the process and address all of your questions or concerns.

$19,000+

Contact Student Financial Services at 503.517.1091 or financialaid@ warnerpacific.edu.

THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016 25

You’ve sent your application and you’re ready to submit your FAFSA, so what can you expect? Here’s a quick look at some of the ways that Warner Pacific is ready to help you dream, achieve, and flourish!

Additional competitive scholarships are available to both freshmen and transfer students in music, drama, leadership, and athletics. Competitive scholarship applications are due by February 3, 2017.

Freshman Merit Scholarships GPA NEEDED

SCHOLARSHIP/AWARD

3.6 – 4.0

Trustees’ Scholarship

$8,000

3.25 – 3.5

President’s Scholarship

$6,000

3.0 – 3.2

Dean’s Scholarship

$4,000

Achievement Award

$2,000

2.50 – 2.99

Transfer Merit Scholarships GPA NEEDED 3.5 – 4.0

SCHOLARSHIP/AWARD

$ EACH YEAR

Honors Scholarship

$4,000

3.0 – 3.49

Faculty Scholarship

$3,500

2.5 – 2.99

Transfer Award

$2,500

Learn more at warnerpacific.edu/financialaid.

26 THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016

$ EACH YEAR

My Story

Biruktawit “Brook” Mengistu ’17 Biological Science Major

In my experience as a student, Warner Pacific offers a positive, friendly, and caring learning environment. It’s a place where I’ve found a personalized education, meaningful experiences, and a great sense of purpose.

In my religion class we read a commencement speech given by David Foster Wallace in 2005. Talking about the meaning of real and significant education he said, “…the freedom of real education is to be able to decide how you’re going to see things.” This quote struck me when I first read it and it has resonated with me ever since. I learned to see the world around me in a more prolific way; helping me to notice people around me and consider their struggles.

I believe that a liberal arts education does more than prepare students for a future career; it prepares us for life, teaching us how to think critically and openly. In the beginning, I found it an uncomfortable process, as I was encouraged to look deep into my identity. However, learning in this way has helped me develop a sense of social responsibility, great character, and better understanding of the world. I started discovering who I truly am and what I have to share with the world.

THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016 27

Bienvenidos!

Warner Pacific College es el colegio privado con el precio más accesible en el Noroeste del país.

Por más de 80 años Warner Pacific College ha mantenido su responsabilidad de ofrecer una educación académica rigorosa en un ambiente cristiano a un precio muy accesible. Nosotros ofrecemos más de 60 programas de estudio, un programa deportivo muy sólido NCAA segunda división, docenas de deportes extramurales, más de un sin fin de clubs y organizaciones.

También contamos con atención personalizada, increíble ayuda financiera, una comunidad diversa, localizado en el corazón de Portland. No importa cuál sea la razón especifica que te atraiga a Warner Pacific College tu encontraras una comunidad que te brindara un apoyo incondicional, totalmente listo para ayudarte a conquistar tus metas universitarias.

• 55% de nuestros estudiantes de nuevo ingreso se identifican como estudiantes de color • 57% de nuestros alumnos son la primera generación de su familia en asistir a la universidad • 35% más barato del promedio del costo de cualquier otra universidad privada 28 THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016

fue enviada. Nuestro equipo de admisiones se comunicará después de 24 horas para ayudar a su estudiante con la siguiente fase de la aplicación.

Cómo funciona el proceso de admisión en Warner Pacific College?

Nosotros entendemos que durante el momento que los estudiantes están aprendiendo acerca de universidades puede ser sumamente estresante.

Nuestra institución entiende las necesidades de nuestra comunidad y es por eso que nuestro proceso de admisiones es claro y practico.

Los estudiantes que están interesados en aplicar a nuestra institución pueden tener acceso en nuestra página de internet a la aplicación electrónica. Una vez que estudiante termino la aplicación electrónicamente y

Una vez que la aplicación fue enviada los estudiantes tienen que enviar sus calificaciones oficiales de la preparatoria y los resultados del examen estándar SAT o ACT para que nuestra institución pueda procesar la aplicación y proveer una respuesta al estudiante.

Pasos para completar el proceso de admisión en Warner Pacific College • Completar la aplicación electrónicamente en nuestra página de internet • Enviar las calificaciones oficiales de la preparatoria • Enviar los resultados de el examen estándar SAT o SAT

THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016 29

“WARNER PACIFIC ME ESTÁ PREPARANDO PARA SER ALGUIEN EN LA VIDA. ESPERO QUE ALGÚN DÍA TENGA LA OPORTUNIDAD DE AGRADECER A TODOS POR EL APOYO INCONDICIONAL QUE ME HAN BRINDADO.” ANGEL CASTAÑEDA ’17

30 THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016

Cuáles son los requerimientos académicos para ser aceptado en Warner Pacific College?

y largo plazo. Durante el año escolar 2014, Warner Pacific College otorgo $1.8 millones de dolares en becas para los estudiantes.

Los estudiantes tienen que demostrar un promedio consistente en la preparatoria con un mínimo de 2.5 y un resultado mínimo de 19 puntos en el examen estándar ACT o 900 puntos en el SAT. En caso de que los estudiantes no cumplan con este criterio por favor contacte a nuestra oficina de admisiones para obtener información adicional.

Que tipos de ayuda financiera está disponible para los estudiantes?

Cuál es el siguiente paso después de que un estudiante termino con su proceso de admisiones?

El siguiente paso después de ser aceptado a nuestra institución es reunirse con un consejero de ayuda financiera. El consejero de ayuda financiera asistirá con información de cómo acceder a recursos financieros que están disponibles en nuestra institución para nuestros estudiantes pero también recursos financieros que están disponibles dentro de programas gubernamentales.

Otra parte que es muy importante durante el proceso de admisiones es visitar nuestra Universidad y familiarizarse con la ciudad en la que estamos ubicados, tener la oportunidad de conocer algunos de nuestros profesores, escuchar testimonios de nuestros estudiantes que son parte de nuestra institución y conocer nuestras instalaciones.

Existen diferentes maneras de solicitar una visita a nuestra universidad. Se puede hacer una solicitud via electrónica por medio de nuestra página de internet o llamar directamente a nuestro departamento de admisiones y solicitar una visita.

FAFSA: Este es un programa del gobierno que apoya financieramente a estudiantes basado en su situación económica. El estudiante necesitara enviar una aplicación que es gratuita donde explica detalladamente sus ingresos económicos familiares. Nuestras oficinas en Warner Pacific College ayudamos a facilitar este proceso a todos los estudiantes.

Préstamos Gubernamentales: Estos son préstamos que el gobierno ofrece a los estudiantes después de enviar su solicitud de FAFSA. El estudiante decide si necesita o acepta estos préstamos gubernamentales. Los pagos de los préstamos no inician hasta que el estudiante se haya graduado: o despues de seis meses de parar de ir a la escuela.

Becas: Nuestra institución es muy generosa apoyando financieramente a nuestros estudiantes tomando en consideración sus talentos y logros otorgando solidas becas por alto rendimiento académico, atletas, músicos, actores y estudiantes que tengan pasión por liderazgo.

Trabajo estudiantil: Esta es una oportunidad que nuestra institución ofrece a nuestros estudiantes de trabajar en la escuela de tal manera que puedan generar una ayuda económica para ellos mismos.

Para más información en español, por favor visita: warnerpacific.edu/bienvenidos.

Ayuda Financiera Warner Pacific College es el colegio más accesible del noroeste del país siendo 35% menos del costo promedio de cualquier otra universidad privada. Nuestra institución entiende el compromiso con nuestra comunidad en apoyar a nuestros estudiantes con oportunidades que contribuyan a obtener paquetes financieros muy generosos a corto

THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016 31

2219 SE 68th Avenue · Portland, Oregon 97215

THE BRIDGE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2016

Be a Knight

!

It’s nice to see how colleges compare on paper but the best way to find out if Warner Pacific is the right place for you is to come and see for yourself! Schedule a campus visit and discover what it feels like to be a Knight. warnerpacific.edu/visit 32 THE BRIDGE I SUMMER 2016