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Connections et me introduce you to this issue’s student editor: that I would have more friends than I could keep track Kelley Wilson, a junior English major from Battle of in one address book. Creek. She and the rest of Professor Lynn Sauls’ Visions of degrees danced in my head. What would I magazine article writing class last quarter pro- learn about? What would I study? Psychology, duced the feature stories for this issue. But the Biology(ick), Technology, Religion, English, Music? workL didn’t end with the class. Kelley and a small crew How many different cultures would I learn about? of undergraduates put in long I have been surprised. I have hours, writing and revising the fea- ...... learned a little about all of those tures (and some sections like “At things, maybe even become Random”) for this winter’s issue of proficient in a few; but during Focus. my short stay at Andrews, I’ve I’ve enjoyed getting better learned far more about myself acquainted with this great group of and my God than anything else. students, and I appreciate their dedi- Through my research for this cation to getting the job done. I’m issue of Focus, I’ve found that sure you’ll enjoy their work. Andrews has done a great deal —Douglas A. Jones (MA ’80) of changing in the last 124 years. But no doubt, the great- Focus editor est changes have occurred in Student Staff: (from left) Kristin Smith, Chet the lives of the students who hat’s me on the right, the one Williams, Dana Langlois and Kelley Wilson have lived and breathed here.
with the goofy grin, glad this photo by Chet Williams No matter what era, Andrews “project” is coming to a rapid I was having a hard time continues to effectively prepare conclusion! However, I must its students for the world out confess that I have learned connecting the Andrews of the there and (more importantly) moreT about Andrews in the past the world up there. And in 50 couple of months than I have since past with the Andrews of years, the students who leave I’ve been here. But I was having a the present or the future. this campus will be just as
hard time connecting the Andrews changed as those who left 50 of the past with the Andrews of the ...... years ago. present or the future. Changed for God. Changed for I remember the very first time I came to Andrews. It Good. This is the legacy of Andrews University that was during my freshman year of high school, and I spans the Past, the Present, and the Future. was here for the Lake Union Choral Festival. Everything seemed huge. I found the campus very large and disorienting, even though compared to other his issue’s cover is the handiwork of my friend universities, it’s very small. Dana Langlois, a student from New Hampshire. I remember being at the bookstore and not knowing She’s a senior majoring in photography and how to get back to the dorm or standing in front of the hopes to graduate before the Second Coming. Campus Center wondering which of the several build- Yearbooks recent and past were used to make the ings was Nethery Hall. Duh. cover,T so look closely––you may see yourself! Plus, growing up in Battle Creek, where there was a grand total of 64 people in my high school, the pros- —Kelley Wilson pect of actually meeting and knowing 3,000 people student editor was exciting and a bit overwhelming. I knew, soon, THE ANDREWS UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE
...... CONTENTS...... FOCUS Winter 1998 • Volume 34, Number 1 ...... F .eatures ...... Editor Douglas A. Jones (MA ’80) Past Contributing Editors Present Jack Stenger, Campus Rebecca May (BA ’77), Alumni Future Editorial Assistant & It’s all about change—almost Patricia Spangler ...... 11 Photographers Elmer Mun The Miss Splash Contest...... 12 Jack Stenger Revealing photos from the sixties
The University he ay e ere President: Niels-Erik Andreasen (MA ’65, BD ’66) T W W W ...... 13 Vice Presidents for Academic Administration: Delmer I. Davis, acting Glimpses of Andrews from past school bulletins University Advancement: David A. Faehner (MA ’72) Student Services: Newton Hoilette (MA ’75, EdD ’79) by Kelley Wilson Financial Administration: Edward E. Wines Enrollment Services: Dean W. Hunt The Way We Were ...... 15 Alumni Association EMC up close and personal President: Connie Green (AS ’79, BS ’94) Vice President: Robert Cochran (BA ’73) By Michael Constable and Kari Gibbs Immediate Past President: Paul Hamel (DP ’40, BA ’48) Director of Alumni Affairs: Rebecca May (BA ’77)
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Nancy Carter (BS ’74), R. William Cash (PhD ’90), Andrews students seize opportunities Linda Closser (BA ’80, MA ’81), Gregory Constantine (BA ’60), Sharon Dudgeon (MMus ’86), Paul Hamel (DP ’40, BA ’48), by Chet Williams and MaeJoyce Calloway Tami Martinez (AS ’92, BA ’93), Marjorie Snyder (DP ’50), Randal Wisbey (MDiv ’84) 2050...... 18 Focus (ISSN 1077-9345) is published quarterly, free of charge, for alumni and friends of Andrews An Andrews odyssey University, an institution owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The maga- By Romil Daquila, Daniel Chung and Jo-Anne Vizcarra zine’s address is Focus, Public Relations, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI 49104-1000. Copyright 1998 by Andrews University. Reproduction in whole or part without permission Griggs Hall ...... 15 is prohibited. Periodicals postage paid at Berrien Springs, Mich., and at additional mailing offices. A photographic essay POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Focus, Alumni Affairs Office, Andrews University, By R Greg Kihlstrom Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0950.
...... D . epartments...... Editor’s Office: (616) 471-3316 [email protected] In Focus ...... 2 Alumni News ...... 22 Alumni Affairs Office: (616) 471-3591 [email protected] Calendar ...... 4 Class Notes ...... 24 www.andrews.edu Letters ...... 5 Life Stories ...... 28 Campus Update . . . . 6 At Random ...... 30 ...... CALENDAR ......
...... Spring Break. Finals are over Hull Harvey, Roy Branson and Architects in Chelsea, Mich., March 18, and Andrews stu- Jean Kilbourne. Visit the website “Experiments in Seduction” All dents have twelve days to work for more information:
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...... Time Warp military by University faculty, staff than a decade earlier at Glacier View, ...... and students.” However, that “obliga- and Andrews blinked! The caption on page 14 of the Fall tion” was not enough. There were To one who grew up in the shadow 1997 Focus, says, “Meier Hall, con- extraordinary moral issues at stake of the original Burman Hall singing, structed in the 1970s.” I was an AU spiritually and politically. The “Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand student from 1964 to 1968 and lived in Adventist Church has a questionable alone,” I find your newfound “cour- Meier Hall for the entire four+ years. history in “Operation Whitecoat” age” pallid and worthy of only an My freshman year, I lived in Meier (how is it okay to be a guinea pig in Ichabod. room 301. The half of the residence germ warfare research?) and the quasi- I do enjoy the news notes from the hall that 301 is on had just been com- objector position of the unarmed classes of 1934 to 1950. These giants of pleted, and the other half was finished 1-A-O status. Under the freedom that the past form the heart and soul of a before that school year ended. It may Americans have bled for, certain rights Bible college with a mission. They did have been a typo or incorrect historical (ever fewer) remain. The award to Ali the best they could with the courage info, but I am almost positive that does not in any way “trample on [the] of their convictions. (Time had yet to Meier Hall was constructed in the graves of those who died.” In fact, it make their ancient truths uncouth.) 1960s, not the 1970s, since my wife, does just the opposite. But what is your excuse? Rose Ellen Oaks-Paden and I gradu- It is most appropriate that Andrews The power elite or the purse does ated from AU in 1968. finally saw fit to award a good neigh- not define truth. They only seek to When we returned in the mid-1980s bor with a most fittingly worded confine it. Courage is in the timely lib- for Rose Ellen’s MAT graduation, we award. Muhammad Ali was right. eration and exclamation of truth. Until thought it was really “cool” that we Andrews has the courage of its were allowed to stay overnight, Robin Simmons (BA ’69) Pauline roots, its best days are together, in Meier Hall! Desert Hot Springs, Calif. behind it. We both really enjoy Focus and read [email protected] Thomas J. Zwemer (att.) each issue faithfully (as this note may Augusta, Georgia show). Keep up the good work! ...... I received the Fall 1997 issue of ...... Stephen O. Paden (BA ’68) Focus today, and I hasten to say I am Columbus, Wisconsin in total agreement with John Frazier’s Out Back Appreciated ...... letter regarding AU’s honoring Muhammad Ali. Ali Letter Elicits I could not believe it myself. As a The color photos in the last issue Response matter of fact, I thought it so ludi- (“Andrews Out Back”) are beautiful. I crous, I laughed out loud and have have roamed the wooded parts of AU I attended Andrews during the same lost a large amount of respect for the for over 40 years (I started back when periods as did John Frazier who was university. it was EMC) in search of birds and “appalled” beyond words at the Muhammad Ali award (Letters, Fall Sara Ann (Goodge) McNeilus (BA ’52) Letters continued on page 29 1997). I re-registered for the draft as a Knoxville, Tenn. full conscientious objector during my freshman year (1962-63) at Andrews...... Letters to Focus are welcome and should Frazier’s narrow view of history, What a display of collegial courage be sent to Editor, Focus, Public Relations Adventism and American freedoms for Andrews University to stand by its Office, Andrews University, Berrien does disservice to the intent of the decision to recognize your neighbor Springs, MI 49104-1000 or by e-mail to
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The second advent 1970s, Collins is an internationally Meier Hall’s known Adventist sculptor. Among his of J N. . Andrews commissioned works are “The Good Mr . Butterworth He’s coming, and he’s bringing his Samaritan” at Loma Linda University; a family with him. memorial sculpture for John F. Kennedy Spencer Farr is a senior construction Construction on the limestone base in Runnymede, England; and major who takes both school and work for the sculpture of John Nevins “Regeneration,” a 22-ft.-high symbolic seriously. Andrews started in January. The sculp- form which stands before the Science But on Sabbath mornings, he takes on ture will stand in front of Pioneer Complex on the Andrews campus. another serious role: pancake chef, par Memorial Church and is expected to Work on the seven-ft.-tall bronze excellence. become the signature artwork for the sculpture started in 1993. It depicts Every Sabbath institution that bears the pioneer mis- Andrews and his two children standing morning, it’s sionary’s name. dockside in Boston in 1874 as they all-you-can- “We’ve waited so long for this so it depart for Switzerland as the church’s eat-hotcakes doesn’t seem real that it’s now becom- first official missionaries. in room 317 of ing a reality,” said Rebecca May, alumni Funding for the $150,000 statue was Meier Hall. services director. provided by alumni and other donors. When he The sculpture will be unveiled on Loren Hamel (BS ’76), a Berrien Springs started as a April 25 during Alumni Homecoming physician, has served as chair of the J.N. residence hall Weekend. In attendance for the ceremo- Andrews sculpture committee. advisor three ny will be its sculptor Alan Collins. An years ago, he Andrews art faculty member in the wanted to do Spencer Farr: Fry them ...... something and they will come. different. “My uncle made California’s Napa Valley, she received Graham new ed dean pancakes for us her undergraduate degree from Walla every Sabbath morning and I thought it Why devote a life to education? Walla College. She went on to earn Karen Graham has got a both her master’s and doc- would be neat to carry that on,” he said. good answer. “If we can torate from Ohio State “I do it for the guys so we can hang out teach people to be learners, University. — and frankly, I just enjoy making pan- we change their lives,” said Students who attended cakes.” the new School of Monterey Bay Academy in His routine would make Mrs. Education dean. the late 60s and early 70s Butterworth proud. Each week he buys She became dean in July might recall her as both an pancake mix, syrup, milk and eggs. On 1997, succeeding Warren English teacher and dean Sabbath morning he rises early to prepare Minder, and among her of women. Now, 25 years his Sabbath School lesson — and to mix colleagues, Graham has later, she leads 400 educa- batter. The griddle starts warming at 9 already made her mark. Graham tion students and 28 faculty a.m. and then it’s hotcake time. His “fry- “She has accomplished a in the university’s second- them-and-they-will-come” philosophy remarkable number of things for the largest school. has never failed. “They usually start school in the short time she’s been The challenges facing Christian trickling in around 9:15, and I have a here. With her leadership and vision, education lured her back to Adventist steady stream after that,” he said. we have exciting days ahead for us,” academia. But so, too, did the lure of All are welcome, and around 10 to 15 said Richard Orrison, professor of the water. The avid boating enthusiast souls take up the offer every week. education. will ply the waters of Lake Michigan Though groggy, they are not without Graham came to Andrews from this summer in her 30-ft. sailboat. gratitude. Wittenberg University, Springfield, Teaching is a lot like sailing, she “He’s pretty nice to do this,” said Mark Ohio, where she was department reasons, not always smooth, but Messing, a senior nursing major. “And of education chair. A native of definitely worth the ride. he’s not such a bad cook either.”
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Sider challenges Andrews low God must remember the needs of going to get this.” the poor. The senior communication major from Among evangelical Christians with a His lecture was part of Staley Christian Takoma Park, Md., was a staff writer last social-justice bent, few voices have been Scholar Series, which brings Christian year. But even a year’s worth of cover- as influential as Ronald Sider. scholars and artists to college campuses. ing the campus could not fully prepare Since it was first published in 1977, his “I am not a newspaper editor and shall her for her current task. book Rich Christians In An Age of Hunger ...... Of course, has sold more than 350,000 copies. deadlines and A professor of theology at Eastern Popular press . late-night work- Baptist Theological Seminary, Sider is No respect . ing conditions also president of Evangelicals for Social can sometimes Action. He came to Andrews on Jan. 27 always try to do right and be good so that hurt proofread- God will not make me one.”—Mark Twain ing accuracy. Maybe they aren’t always good. And (Her biggest pet as the Bard of Hannibal indicates, they peeve: misspelled don’t always get respect. But if regular Proofreader-in-chief words in story newspaper editors suffer scorns and headlines.) But arrows, try being a college paper editor. readership At Andrews, the position requires late remains high. On Wednesday the paper Mark Regazzi and Ronald Sider nights and an unremitting weekly comes out; by Thursday SM copies can schedule. It should require thick skin, be scarce. “It’s hard work, but I definite- and 28 to address undergraduate stu- too, says Shereen Devades, this year’s ly wouldn’t trade the experience for dents. During a chapel lecture and a Student Movement editor. “You get a lot anything,” she said. No matter what forum discussion he reiterated the theme of criticism, but I guess you’re always Mark Twain says. of his book: biblical Christians who fol- ...... Way up north are fears that the city’s face could change his students to take up the task of creat- for the worse. ing a “Palmer Plan.” More than 3,000 miles separate Palmer, Some residents saw the need for an The students quickly got a reminder of Alaska, from Berrien Springs, but the architectural plan. Howard Bess, a resi- the import of their work. In early continental distance between them October, all 10 students and Bess were has been bridged by 10 enterprising flown up to Alaska to conduct a ten- Andrews architecture students. day design workshop for Palmer resi- Since August, the fifth-year archi- dents and city officials. Their master tecture class has been deeply plan for the city envisions a walking involved in a plan to revitalize community that preserves the natural Palmer’s central core. It’s the ulti- and agricultural character of the land- mate class project: “How to Save the scape. Soul of an Alaskan City and Get a Whether all or any of it becomes a Good Grade While Doing It.” reality is not certain. But for now, a Parts of Alaska have experienced a group of 10 students is working hard population boom in recent years. The to ensure that the “Last Frontier” arrival of newcomers has meant mas- ‘Palmer Plan’ vs. Urban Sprawl: Architecture students remains safe for nature lovers — and sive real estate and commercial devel- and their professors rework the future of Palmer. safe from too many Wal-Mart parking opment. This urban sprawl has trans- lots. formed open spaces into congested dent of Palmer, knew just whom to call: four-lane corridors and expansive Wal- his son. Philip Bess has taught architec- Mart parking lots. Since Palmer, is just ture at Andrews since 1995. He first 45 miles northeast of Anchorage, there recruited his faculty colleagues and then
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...... A quarter in the life of Andrews University
The photojournalist. The word conjures up images of “in- J.N. Andrews Sculpture your-face” types, intent on getting the shot, no matter the cost. But don’t sign Tyson Thorne up anytime soon for the Andrews paparazzi. And please don’t call the sophomore graphic design major an ambulance chaser. He’s just doing his job as this year’s Student Movement features editor. In the process, he and his camera have become as ubiquitous on campus as brown squirrels. And fortunately for us, Thorne is not nearly as aggressive. The following is a sampler of his
work, snapshots from a university campus, Winter Quarter ‘98. Monumental Work: Needing to make a suitable home for the coming sculpture, Andrews employee Ned Peterson proceeded to dig one. The Do good, young man. PMC Pastor Dwight sculpture dedication is scheduled for Nelson has a lot on his mind with Net ’98 Alumni Weekend, April 25. preparations. But since he needs more lieu- tenants on his team, Nelson recently ordained student Matthew Gamble as a PMC elder. The junior theology major is this year’s BRANCH director. NET ’98 takes place at Andrews, Oct. 9 - Nov. 14.
Cool cash: Chet Williams, a senior photography major, is no lover of filthy lucre. But he did pick up a soggy 17 bucks during the Student Association’s Winter Beach Party, held Jan. 24. The “Splash for Cash” event pitted money-grubbing divers against Beaty Pool’s 13-ft. deep end.
You’re Late: Joe Strock, a first-year master’s of divinity student, scam- “Photography is great. You get invited to every pers to class. Early-morning sight- ings of rushing seminarians lead event, you meet interesting people, to some speculation about and then you shoot them.” — Tyson Thorne draconian rules about tardiness. Makes for good photos too.
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postum pals: If it’s winter at Andrews, the ’Til Midnight Cafe’ Creative Arts Festival ‘98 is bound to be in business. For the fourth consecutive year, the cafe opened every Friday night in the Alumni House following vespers services in PMC. Cafe-goers were served a vari- ety of non-caffeinated drinks and given heapings of cheer from cafe volunteers. “It’s something for the students to do to enhance pickin’ ’n’ grinnin’: The James their Sabbath experience,” said White Library sponsored a Rebecca May, alumni services “Brown Bag Concert” series in director. The romantic, candle-lit vivaldi voyeur: Composer conjunction with the Creative decor also made for photograph- Antonio Vivaldi eavesdrops on Arts Festival. The lunch-time ic challenges. Just ask Thorne. three orphan girls. The scene events featured poetry readings, was part of The Seasons, an classical music and American Andrews-produced play that ran bluegrass, pictured above. Lucy during this year’s Creative Arts Lewis looks on while Bob Festival, Feb. 22 - 28. “Go for Nelson (l) and Jan Burda play Baroque” was the festival theme. the best bass and mandolin tune The Seasons depicted life in a that you can shake a stick at. Venetian orphanage and the months leading up to the mae- stro’s most famous work, The Four Seasons.
Brazil Bound: Vladimir Slavujevic, a graduate choral studies student, leads a University Singers practice. During winter quarter, the choir prepared for a five-city tour in Brazil from March 18 to 30. To raise money, members sold 2,500 copies of the choir’s new CD, All Nations Sing. Call (616) 471- 3555 to pick up yours. (Excuse the shameless com- mercial.) The Singers are under the direction of Stephen Zork, assistant professor of music.
Black History: Drama, sermons and lectures marked this year’s Black History Weekend, Feb. 13 - 17. This year’s theme, “Lord Make Us One,” pointed students toward the need for racial and spiritual unity. During a Feb. 17 chapel perfor- Fightin’ cardinals: In the annual mance students from two drama troupes— Andrews-Oakwood basketball BRANCH’s Impressions and BSCF’s L.I.F.E. games, held Feb. 28, the women Ministries—gave a powerful drama presentation. Cardinals got shellacked, 50 - 13. Joseph Warren, associate professor of English, was (Ouch!) The fellas? 75 - 62, Black History Weekend coordinator. Oakwood. Wait ‘til next year.
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...... Faculty and staff and became chair of the Department of Technology, were recognized for 35 Old Testament in 1985. years of service to the University, and receive service awards Matiko (BA ’77, MA ’78), associate 30-year awards went to Bill Chobotar, During the annual Faculty, Staff and professor of English and communica- biology, and Mary Vallieres, food ser- Trustees banquet held Feb. 22, faculty tion, has taught at Andrews since 1992. vice. and staff members were honored for Fall quarter she accompanied a group For 25 years of service: Melody their service to Andrews University. of communication students on a week- Chambers, student accounts; John Faculty members Richard Davidson long London theater study tour. David, food service; Zerita Hagerman, and Beverly Matiko were given Staff members Sue Schwab and nursing; Robert Kalua, physical educa- Excellence in Teaching awards. Epifanio Macey were awarded their tion; William Mutch, chemistry. Davidson (MDiv ’71, PhD ’81) is the J. peers’ recognition for “excellence in For 20 years of service: Robert Baker, N. Andrews Professor of Old Testament service.” Schwab is Banner conversion physical therapy; Daniel Bidwell, com- Interpretation in the SDA Theological coordinator; she has worked at puter science; Ruth Chobotar, food ser- Seminary. He joined the faculty in 1979 Andrews for ten years. Macey is main- vice; Bruce Closser, English; Susan tenance manager in the men’s residence George, human resources; Glenn halls, and he has worked at Andrews Johnson, engineering technology; for seven years. Gregory Offenback, transportation; ...... Joelle Reynolds, telecommunications; Sandra Richardson, physical therapy; Gregory Constantine, artist in resi- Lois Straszewski, computing center; dence and research and professor of Pamela Swanson, seminary; and Rilla art, and Harold Lang , professor of Taylor, nursing. engineering in the College of Davidson Matiko ...... Organ donors needed for the organ was contributed Andrews grounds by university donors. Principal donors It’s big and loud. And the 4,200-pipe were Norman (BA ’63) and Dorothy reaps national award organ in PMC has always stood alone Moll of Midland, Mich. They rake and they mow. And if at Andrews. Until now. The price tag might Andrews grounds workers are doing Big brother meet little seem steep, but the 700- it with a particular swagger these brother. Installation on a new pipe instrument is actu- days, it might be justified. pipe organ for the Seminary ally in the medium-size The Professional Grounds Manage- Chapel is nearly complete. and price range. The ment Society presented the grounds For more than 20 years, the installation — a com- department with an “honor” award in chapel has been served by an plex endeavor akin to November. electronic organ. But failing pyramid building — An obvious campus strength is its parts and desire for a pipe has taken more than tree-intensive setting. Tree-shaded organ prompted fund-raising two years. sidewalks, expansive lawns, the efforts for a new instrument. The organ’s dedica- quaint prairie gothic motif of the “Students come from tion will take place on older academic buildings—the setting around the world to this sem- April 25, during not only makes for an ideal learning inary, so it was felt that we New Seminary pipe organ Alumni Homecoming. site, but also a strong base for a should offer the highest cali- Featured performers grounds program, said David Nelson, ber in worship music,” said theology will be Dorothy Moll, Kenneth Logan, grounds director since 1982. “When professor John Baldwin, a member of and C. Warren Becker, who taught it’s so beautiful to begin with, it’s a the seminary organ committee. organ at Andrews for more than 35 joy to maintain and improve.” A significant portion of the $135,000 years.
10 Focus • Winter 1998 Past Present Future& It’s all about change–almost .
Throughout the past, the present,
and the future, one thing remains
constant: Jesus Christ and His
mission for Andrews University .
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Beaty Pool first opened in 1968
The Miss Splash Contest Recognize any of these ladies? Or their striped suitor? They were all Miss Splash contestants at Andrews in the 1960s .
Legend has it that students wanted to raise money for a pool to be placed in Johnson Gym . Unfortunately, the administration said No Bathing Suit Contest . Too revealing .
But what’s the point of raising money for a pool if you can’t model bathing suits? Enter these lovely suits from the roaring 20s as mod- eled by the lovely lady on the left . (Yes, that’s an actual bathing suit!)
Word is, they were most popular with the fellows . Incidentally, students in the 90s still swim in that pool in Johnson Gym .
12 Focus • Winter 1998 The way we were Glimpses of Andrews in print
by Kelley Wilson
magine Andrews University over 100 simply operating under an old rule of years ago. Is it hard for you? It was Andrews. Ihard for me. It took all the energy I They were not only forbidden to talk on had to conceive of a place (and time) with- campus, they couldn’t talk to each other in out cars, radios, televisions and comput- the buildings either: “Students shall not ers. communicate with each other in the build- Imagine Andrews University, 1874. Only, ing during school session.” The adminis- it’s not Andrews University, and it’s not in tration later expanded that rule in 1876: Berrien Springs. It’s Battle Creek College, “Students are required to abstain from and it’s in Battle Creek. In 1874, the communicating with one another by talk- College was founded partly because of ing, whispering, writing, nudging, or “the reluctance on the part of many par- other annoying gestures.” ents to send their children to schools Things were simple back in 1874. There wherein a constant contact with corrupt wasn’t much to think about—the rules youth cannot be avoided,” according to spelled it out. Absences were simple: the 1876-77 College Bulletin. “When the number of unexcused delin- The original campus was built on twelve quencies amounts to ten, the student ceas- acres and cost $16,000 (that’s less than a es to be a member of the school.” full year of undergraduate tuition and fees Socialization was extremely limited: now!). you probably wouldn’t have heard “What In 1874, the College offered three are you doing tonight, Shirley?” very “degrees” which they called courses. often. The bulletin stated: “Students are There was the Classical Course that expected to go to their homes or boarding spanned a five-year period. Students tak- places immediately upon the closing of ing this course received knowledge from the session . . . and they are not to go out the “classical” world: Latin, Greek, math, evenings nor go down to the business part sciences, astronomy, etc. Then there was of the city.” In 1875, the first curfew was the English Course, a three-year course enforced. “Students will be required to be that was provided for “those who don’t in their rooms at, and after, half-past eight want languages.” (I would have opted for o’clock in the evening.” And dating was the English Course.) The third course, the also simple—it just didn’t occur. Flirting Special Course, was a two-year intensive wasn’t even allowed. In the 1870s, it was for students who would be missionaries the practice that “everything like a spirit or factory workers. All the basics were of courtship and flirtation should be taught in the Special Course: history, frowned down,” and “gentlemen must not English, spelling, Bible, math, etc., accord- escort the ladies upon the street or to and ing to the bulletin. from public gatherings.” At Battle Creek College in 1874 they were all about studying, and they were serious. Strict rules governed the students hen, in 1901, the College moved to in their daily life. “In passing to and from Berrien Springs and was named Past recitations any communication or unnec- TEmmanuel Missionary College. essary delay is particularly forbidden,” Some things had changed. By this time, Present says the 1875-76 bulletin. They were forbid- the degree programs had expanded to Future& den to talk to each other on the sidewalk! So, include The Ministry, The Canvassers’ take heart, those of you who felt less than Department, the Medical Missionary bold about introducing yourself to strang- Department, the Music Department and ers between classes on campus—you’re the Domestic Department, which was
Winter 1998 • Focus 13 added especially for women because “no destine marriage during a vacation period amount of intellectual culture can com- may disqualify an applicant for accep- pensate a young woman for the lack of the tance or may cause a student dismissal.” training that should make her a home- So, imagine Andrews University evolv- maker in the practical . . . sense.” By this ing over the past 124 years. For the major- time, students’ curfew was 9:30, and they ity of that period of time, communication were required to be living in dormitories. wasn’t allowed, definitely not cross-gen- Some things hadn’t changed. The bulle- der communication. Cars weren’t allowed. tin of 1915 stated: “It does not seem best Curfews were strict. Sports were forbid- to permit any mode of escorting during den. Fraternizing was unheard of. What school life because general permission did they do all day? Probably studied. would bring a spirit of sentimentalism And actually graduated (on time!). And into the school which would interfere with had outstanding relationships with the study and good order, while discrimina- Lord. Probably. tion would be regarded as favoritism, pro- Sometimes I think I would have liked it ducing jealousy and leading to reckless back then after all. transgression.” Consequently, the men and women couldn’t leave campus together either. “Tuesday, the young ladies may go to the village. Thursday is set apart for the young men.” (Although, no doubt there still wasn’t much to see in Berrien Springs in 1915.) And students think it’s hard to get an overnight leave now? In 1930, if students wanted to leave campus, they had to get Past slips signed from the head of the depart- ment where they worked, the dean of the Present home where they lived, and the president Future& of the college, who may have also required a written statement from a parent or guardian. So if you couldn’t date and you couldn’t leave campus and you had to be in your room at 9:30 when the lights went out, what could you do? Play sports, right? No. “Because of the unwholesome spirit of rivalry and habitual waste of time Did you know? resulting from games, we cannot encour- • They had rules for terrorists attending Battle Creek age them.” The College also provided rules govern- College? “No ball or missile is to be thrown, tossed, or ing dress and modesty (that strangely struck outside the limits of the playground” (1875) applied solely to women). In 1930, stu- • In 1880, dormitories were considered unsafe for the dents read in the bulletin, “Every young healthful moral growth of students? woman should acquaint herself with the • In 1900, students in the Education Department could standards of the institution and come pre- specialize to teach “sloyd”? pared to adapt herself fully to them.” • Birch Hall, a residence hall for women at EMC, also housed the college dining room and an isolation ward?? (1945) y 1955, the rules about flirting and • In 1955, they taught classes like Filing, Secretarial courtship had been abolished, but Byou couldn’t go any farther than Practice, and Experimental Cookery? those two activities. “Students will not be • In 1975, freshmen having cars were required to leave permitted to marry during the school year. their keys and license plates with the dean? Announcements of engagements, shower • In 1975, the Vice President for Student Affairs had to invitations or wedding invitations may give his approval if you wanted to get married? Who gives not be sent out earlier than one month this man to this woman? The Vice President. before the close of the school year. A clan-
14 Focus • Winter 1998 The way we were EMC up close and personal by Michael Constable and Kari Gibbs
ylvia Fagal (BA ‘65) the time and served as the head no more courtship during the grew up with Andrews nurse at the college when he Sabbath morning service.” SUniversity and has seen attended. “My father used to The days of tonsillectomy it go through its metamorpho- work in Sutherland, or as they fads and “lights out at ten” sis. She has seen the campus liked to call it, Pest-House,” and “forbidden courtships” are without Chan Shun and Sylvia said. “You would go to over for Andrews, but the sto- Harrigan Halls. She has been the Pest-House for a cough, if ries of Frank and Alice contin- inside Birch Hall; she has seen you were feeling ill, or if you ue to live on in Sylvia. She is a Pioneer Memorial Church just wanted to get out of class.” result of their stories, and in without its prized pipe organ. (Some things never change at turn, she has stories of her She has lived at Andrews Andrews!) own. And she knows that when she was forbidden to Since Frank was the head nurse, Andrews isn’t done evolving wear slacks; and then she he also had to help with any sur- yet, but she’s confident that as could wear slacks (but only if geries that took place at the Pest- time goes on, one thing will she was also wearing a dress House, and during the 1920s, always remain the same: over them). And then she was there was a craze over tonsillecto- Andrews will continue to be a allowed to wear a pant suit mies. Apparently, people were place that brings people (but only if the jacket went excited to have their tonsils out. together. below her thigh). Sylvia says they did thirty to forty She has shivered through tonsillectomies a day. “He told me many a Michigan winter, most that once they did so many that he of them like the blizzard of almost slipped and fell from the 1978 when the women of blood on the floor.” Lamson Hall were trapped in Frank is also the man for whom their dorm by the blowing Marsh Hall is named. Sylvia said, snow and escaped to the cafe- “At first, when my mother teria by forming a living chain came outside and saw the of women. workers jackhammering the Past But Andrews University also name of the building” (using Present holds a special kind of nostal- the same lettering that appears gia for Sylvia—it was in some above the doors of Pioneer Future& of these same buildings that Memorial Church) “she won- her parents went to classes and dered if the name would be ate meals. It was on these ‘Marsh Hall: An House of sidewalks where Frank and Prayer for Old People.’” Andrews tuition Alice Marsh walked and talked It was life as usual at EMC in (talk about wanting to live in the and laughed. They prayed in the 20s, but when Alice and past!) the church and lived in the Frank announced their engage- dorms. ment, Frank decided to be dar- At that time, in the 1920s, ing and break the rules. “So 1875 — $75 per year Andrews University was still he sat next to my mother dur- Emmanuel Missionary College, ing the Sabbath worship ser- 1900 — $157.50 per year and things were very different. vice,” Sylvia said. “The dean 1930 — $216 per year All lights went out in the walked up and down the aisle 1945 — $350 per year dorms at 10 p.m. No radios, during the service, and my no televisions, no conversa- mother sat straight up in her 1955 — $912 per year tions (except maybe Alice seat with her arms right at her 1965 — $1668 per year whispering to her roommate side, afraid to move. The next 1975 — $3570 per year about her man, Frank). week in chapel, the dean Frank was a pre-med student at announced that there would be
Winter 1998 • Focus 15 ull and focused. These are the lenging the new century with innova- words that best describe the tive ideas. Fbusy lifestyles of Andrews sin- One-person dramas seem to be a big gle-parent students. Beyond the hours hit among some Honors’ students. of child care, cooking, cleaning and Chris Small, a senior religion major, exam cramming, single-parent stu- undertook a solo drama last quarter. dents of the Genesis Program find He played Abraham Lincoln in a dra- time in their busy schedules (cram- matic monologue by Herbert ming and childcare often compete Mitgang. The three-hour discourse on with working 20 hours per week) to the life of the great president was offer spiritual and emotional support sponsored by the Society of Andrews to each other. Scholars and Student Activities, with The Genesis Program (with offices three performances in the University located on the lower level of the Towers auditorium. administration building) offers an Kevin Hahn, president of the Society internal support system in a spiritual of Andrews Scholars and a junior, rep- environment, allowing parents to help resented Andrews by presenting an each other while pursuing college essay on computerizing honors degrees. The current 61 students are records at the National Collegiate at least 21 years of age and are custo- Honors Council which met in Atlanta, dial parents of one or more minor Ga., in October. Hahn, a part of the children. National Collegiate Honors Council Genesis is designed to serve a vari- panel, was among five Andrews ety of single-parent needs. Parents scholars who attended. receive free services which include Developing websites is fast becom- social and recreational activities, field ing another popular Honors pastime, trips, peer counseling, and classes rel- and the Internet is just one of many evant to issues faced in single-parent ways Honors students seek excellence families. The program also encourag- in new areas. Jeremy Johnson, despite es students to apply for scholarships a busy schedule, is in the process of to help with their education. developing a website for the Honors How focused are these single par- program. Once the website is com- ents? Carol Shade, Genesis director, plete, Selections for Scholars, the news- says, “The GPA of single-parent stu- letter for Honors students and faculty, Past dents is higher than average stu- will be posted there. dents’.” So focused are they, in fact, But when excellence demands a Present that many students continue in mas- physical and emotional price, what Future& ter’s programs at Andrews before keeps these students going? Forsyth, a making the transition to work. home away from home with plenty of Self-sufficiency. That’s the goal for fun and fellowship potlucks. this new generation of single parents. Busy is the word for the Honors And the Genesis program is definitely house. Forsyth—previously known as helping. “If I see a person doing what Forsyth Apartments on the edge of they can,” says Shade, “I’m gonna go campus—is reserved every weekend an extra mile to do what I can.” by different individuals and groups. The recently remodeled house offers a formal living room, dining room, full kitchen, and the large Ogden Fellowship Room with a kitchenette eyond the countless hours that for student use. Two study rooms are Andrews’ students spend also available for Honors students. Bburning the midnight oil, At Forsyth, in the dorm, or nestled highlighting bold words, and sweat- away in personal study coves, ing over exams, a new generation of Andrews scholars feast on meeting students embraces an exciting vision the challenges of the new century. of excellence. Honors students, What’s the word for this new genera- always looking to step above and tion of excellence? Contagious. beyond the requirements, are chal-
Winter 1998 • Focus 17 Past Present Future& Carpe diem Andrews students seize opportunities
by Chet Williams and MaeJoyce Calloway
product development compa- still be looking for backing. It’s nice to ny called Bokich, Williams, & have on-campus resources like that.” AJohnson, Partnership—started BWJ has a patent application for by students Dominic Bokich, Caleb their idea and is working on getting a Johnson, and Chet Williams—has licensing agreement with an inline been actively working on projects and skating company. utilizing a variety of campus resourc- Future projects include a lightweight es. Their first idea, a railsliding shoe Ski Strap designed to carry skis in an for the inline skating and skateboard- ing market, employed several faculty resources: Kim Pichot, former market- ing teacher and head of the Small Business Development Center, and Bob Bender, architectural woodshop director. “Kim Pichot helped us beyond our expectations in giving us advice and AU entrepreneurs: Chet Williams, pointing us in the right direction,” Dominic Bokich and Caleb Johnson said Bokich. Bob Bender assisted in design and materials advice. Other resources included International easy, efficient and aesthetic manner. Learning Systems and many support- BWJ plans on presenting their Ski ive friends. Strap at the Action Sports Retailers “Ben Bokich, Milan Milosevic and Trade Show in San Diego this Ryan Chambers gave us a lot of their September and will submit their idea time and effort in our projects, and we to chain-store giants REI and Gart wanted to thank them publicly,” said Sports, among others. Williams. The BWJ Partners state that they like Perhaps some of the biggest help to work “logically and in a way that came from the Andrews School of will exemplify Christian values and Business, who gave BWJ a loan from work ethics. If we do so, we will have the Zapara Enterprise Fund. This good results: a great product, satisfied fund was set up to help enterprising consumers and a positive image sur- Andrews students with small busi- rounding our name.” ness ventures. Bokich said, “Getting the Zapara really helped us. Without it, we might
16 Focus • Winter 1998 Past Present Future& 2050: An Andrews odyssey
by Romil Daquila, Daniel Chung and Jo-Anne Vizcarra
7:50 a.m. Ellie. She dresses quickly. The light Good morning, Ms. Adamson. It is 7:50 flicks off as she steps through the a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20. You have 20 doorway and meanders into the living minutes before your first group session. room on her way to get her boots. The year: 2050. The place: Andrews She surveys the room. University. More specifically: the Her on-campus apartment is mod- residence of Ellie Adamson—233 estly furnished. A couch with an array Lamson Hall II. of throw-pillows sits in one corner of First, one eye opens, then the other. a fair-sized room. Two Lazy-Boy Monday mornings are hard. Reality recliners accompany it. On the oppo- sets in and with it, a sudden rush of site side of the room, her roommate’s adrenaline. Her feet swing over to Flat Panel Screen Web TV hangs at an find the floor. Terra firma is found. Her awkward angle on the wall. attention is called to a computer pod “Jill,” Ellie mutters to herself, “I told sitting on a coffee table in the middle you to wait until I got home last night of the room. This is the origin of her to hang up the TV! Oh man, I’m going morning commentary which is being to be late. That will have to wait till broadcast through speakers planted this afternoon.” all over her apartment. She shakes off her irritation as a bell Your first class is ENGL306, Group sounds from within her computer. Research Methods. Current temperature Ellie walks to the screen that now is 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cafeteria service declares, VISITOR WAITING. began at 7:00 a.m. The time is now 7:52 Underneath the message are two a.m. No e-mail waiting. buttons: ACCEPT or REJECT. Ellie Ellie heads for the shower as the pushes the ACCEPT button. The voice begins reading the news. visage of a smiling middle-aged In today’s top stories: Actor Tom Cruise woman appears on the monitor. It is has been admitted to a Los Angeles Dr. Wright, her English teacher. hospital for observation and treatment of “Good morning, Ellie,” Dr. Wright’s complications following elective plastic voice is cheery and full of life. surgery earlier this week. Authorities “Hi, Dr. Wright! I should have left report progress on the electromagnetic by now, but I’m on my way.” Ellie barrier field being raised to repair the hole struggles with her boots as she tries to in the ozone layer. Jamaica takes gold in maintain her head level in front of the downhill skiing at the World video-phone camera mounted on top Championships. President Kimberly of the computer. Campbell begins her summit with “Actually I’m glad I caught you, Russian leader Nikla Bershkov. . . . Ellie. I will not be at class today, and I The shower does wonders to wake would like you to lead the group
18 Focus • Winter 1998 session.” Pause. “What do you campaign?” think?” “That’s a good question,” Ellie Ellie can hardly contain her acknowledges. “Anybody have an excitement. “Really? Me?” answer?” The older woman smiles. “I think “Well,” Erik, a quiet Norwegian you are ready for the task. Your group offers, “the earlier campaign— has been working on the ‘History of Andrews I—was successful in raising Andrews University’ project for some money, but the money was used for time now, and that is what I want you scholarships. Let’s see if I can get a to continue to do for today’s class figure.” The young man touches his period. If you have any problems, I screen, maneuvering it to the right can be reached by VidCom.” information. “Ah, here we go. Six “Okay,” Ellie responds million dollars for scholarships.” enthusiastically. “That’s all? That’s not very much,” “Thank you, Ellie.” Dr. Wright fades Dawn snorts. off the screen and is replaced by the “But in those days, it was a lot of reflection of Ellie’s smile. money,” Erik quickly adds. “Yes!” Laughter. Giggles. “Man!” Dawn exclaims, “That’s what I make working at the laptop 9:30 a.m. Nethery Hall, Gray Room, service center! I wish it was still a lot 4th floor of money!” Ellie shifts from one foot to the other “Anyway,” Carlos jumps in, “they as her eyes study the individuals raised all this money for scholarships, sitting in ergonomic chairs that have but they needed more for the planned been arranged in a makeshift circle. building renovations; thus, Andrews Each chair has an adjoining computer II.” station. They have been browsing A red light comes on, and a soft Heritage and History records on the buzzer sounds on each of the Internet for twenty minutes, and Ellie computers. Class is over. decides it’s time to call the group “Hey! Don’t forget! Study session session back to order. at the library tonight, people!” Ellie “Well, Carlos,” she addresses the shouts above the confusion as the Latino sitting directly in the middle of students rush to shut down their the circle, “what did you find out computer terminals. They stumble about the Andrews II project circa over each other to exit the classroom. 1997?” The young man’s deep brown eyes 10:10 a.m. Pioneer Memorial light up as he speaks. “If you will Church, Chapel look at your monitors,” Carlos types “Hey,” Carlos makes a poor attempt in a few instructions, and a collective at whispering. shift of bodies is followed by the Ellie fights the urge to scold him for electronic hum of computers coming bothering her while she is making a to life, “you will see the architecture valiant effort to focus her attention on Past plans that were designed for the speaker for chapel. She turns Present additions made to Nethery Hall and around to look at the young man who Future& the Seminary buildings.” Carlos sits in the pew directly behind her. continues, “The purpose for those “What?!” additions was to renovate the aging He gestures to his electronic buildings and update the message pad and motions for her to departments. Hence, the focus of the turn hers on. Campaign for Andrews II was to help “Not now! I’m trying to listen,” she raise money for these projects.” hisses. “Question,” Dawn says. Her dark “It was an awesome experience skin conveys her African-American communicating with them using our origins, while her porcelain features newly-acquired Virtual Translator,” bear a whisper of her Asian roots. the speaker exclaims. “It showed me “From my research, I understand that that God can and will use every there was an Andrews I campaign. avenue—including technology—to According to the information I reach His children, and they were gathered, it was successful. So why blessed by the story of Christ and His was there a need for an Andrews II plan of redemption.”
Winter 1998 • Focus 19 Ellie listens raptly as the speaker Imagine unsalted roads and sidewalks relates his experience of living among during the winter. Imagine having to a remote tribe in the heart of an go to the computer lab instead of obscure Filipino community—a tribe using your room computer. Imagine whose language is far too complicated required chapels!” for even a competent linguist to “Ooh, I didn’t think about that one. decipher. With the aid of computer Imagine a traditional church service!” technology, however, the barrier is Ellie laughs. slowly being breached. “With just a piano and organ, too!” The speaker continues, “And so the Carlos adds. mission that Andrews University set “Yeah. They used to have curfews, out to accomplish over a century ago too!” Ellie says with disdain. continues today. Within the Global “Especially in the girls’ dorm.” Village, we are breaking down “And, hey,” Carlos says, “the barriers, yes; but there are still people cafeteria food was probably worse who have not tangibly experienced than it is now.” the message of salvation. And those They look at each other. people are not necessarily abroad, but “Nah . . .” at home. The number of poverty- Laughter. “I guess we have come a stricken individuals in our own inner long way,” Ellie says, “I like the cities grows daily. Violence is at an community-based living system. I Past all-time high. And a media devoid of also like the fact that we don’t spend Present moral values dictates the flux of as much time listening to a teacher society.” lecture us.” Future& The speaker looks out at the sea of “Yeah, the group learning system is faces. great,” Carlos adds. “As long as those things still exist in They are lost in their thoughts for a the world,” he continues, “Andrews moment. “But,” Ellie breaks the will always maintain its unique silence, “I like the fact that the mission: to prepare individuals for speaker for today’s chapel said that what awaits them in the world, to certain things have remained the foster an awareness of the needs of all same.” people and the skills to meet those “Like the food?” Carlos quips. needs, and most important of all, to “No,” Ellie chides, “I mean our impart to them a knowledge of our mission—it hasn’t changed. And living Lord so they will want to seek Nethery Hall is still here. And PMC Him and share His love with others.” traditions like the ‘Passing of the Silence. Garland.’ Things like that.” “May God bless you as He fulfills “Well,” Carlos adds thoughtfully, His will in your life.” “the way I see it, change is good. But if something is already good, why 9:45 p.m. James White Library Cafe change it?” Extension “That guy must have gotten to you 11:30 p.m. Lamson II, Room 233 in chapel today,” Carlos studies Ellie Ellie yawns as she shuts her leather from across the cafe table where they Bible and slowly crawls into bed. As are enjoying mugs of hot chocolate. she fades away into sleep, her There is a blank look on her face. thoughts are of her successful class “Ellie, this is Houston. Anyone session, the chapel speaker’s words, there? Do you copy?” and her conversation with Carlos. An Ellie looks at him and grins. “Copy eventful day has ended and with it, a that, Houston. I’m just wondering realization of the importance of the how it must have been back then.” past in the context of the bright future “What do you mean?” ahead. Both for Ellie and Andrews NOTE: Special thanks to President Niels- “You know, life at Andrews circa University. Erik Andreasen and David Faehner, vice 1998.” president for university advancement, for “It must have been . . .” the young their future outlook of Andrews University. man gulps down more of the warm That served as inspiration for this liquid while he thinks, “ . . . difficult. narrative.
20 Focus • Winter 1998 Past Present Future&
Griggs Hall , built in 1937, originally housed the Emmanuel Missionary College library. It presently is home to the Departments of Religion and International Language Studies. Griggs—more than any other building at Andrews right now— represents the Past, Present & Future motif. Griggs has served the college well, and it continues in its present state to be a center of undergraduate education. In the future it will give way to construction of a new liberal arts complex that will accommodate the Departments of Religion, Behavioral Sciences, Geography, and History and Political Science—in addition to classrooms, an auditorium, student lounge, and prayer chapel.
a photo essay by Greg Kihlstrom
Winter 1998 • Focus 21 ALUMNI NEWS ......
...... West Coast alums ‘all wet’
Neither flood, nor rain, nor storm could keep alumni away from the alumni gatherings on the west coast during January’s blast by El Nino. Alumni were privileged to have Dr. and Mrs. Andreasen on hand Jan. 30 to Feb. 7 to bring them up-to-date about campus developments. Elvena and Deane Wolcott hosted a soup supper for alumni living in the Thousand Oaks, Calif., area. The food was as good as the fellowship! Dr. Andreasen taught the Sabbath School lesson for a class of alumni gathered in Loma Linda. They also enjoyed breakfast together. Thanks to Greg and Nancy Gerard Shutterbugs in Orlando: 25 alumni and friends of Andrews in the Orlando area devot- for gathering alums from La Sierra ed a Sunday morning in January to sharpening photo skills. Alums benefited from the University for a potluck lunch after instruction of Donald May, associate professor at Andrews, who taught the seminar church on Jan. 31. And thanks to while in Orlando attending professional meetings. Everyone expressed appreciation for tips on choosing a camera, film and processing, as well as how to capture better vacation Gladys Holmes and Linda Fattic for pictures and family snapshots, or to record events for publication. their organizational skills or we may not ever have eaten dessert! ...... Storms in the Napa Valley prevented Dr. and Mrs. Andreasen from meeting with alumni gathered at Pacific Union DC alums meet dean over College. However, alumni enjoyed sup- pizza per together, viewed an Andrews video and received a campus update from More than 50 young alums had the Vice President for University Advance- opportunity to meet the new dean ment, David Faehner, and Director of of graduate studies, Dr. Lisa Alumni Services, Rebecca May. Austin and Phyllis Sawvel, and Paul Beardsley, at the annual gathering and Shelley Stokstad hosted the first at Pizzeria Uno at Union Station annual AU alumni gathering in the in Washington, D.C., in November. Sacramento area. NutriGroups food Other Andrews faculty and staff on service provided a complimentary buf- hand for the occasion included Don fet dinner, served with school spirit to and Sue Murray, Lisa Jardine and the 38 alums gathered at Adventist Douglas Jones. Health headquarters. Young alums enjoyed the opportu- The sun shone brightly for the gather- nity to renew friendships, do some ing of Andrews alumni at Walla Walla professional networking, and hear College. Gillian and Garth Fisher and Verli Ward, your organizational efforts the news about their beloved alma were much appreciated by all. mater. (Thanks, Kent, for helping to foot the bill!)
22 Focus • Winter 1998 ALUMNI NEWS ......
...... totals from the entire group; scores of objectives. For example, the Alumni surveys provide subgroups based on such categories as Undergraduate Alumni Survey con- valuable CQI data gender, place of residence while in col- tains a special section designed to mea- lege, current age, level of satisfaction sure the spiritual/religious objectives of with college experience, and college the University. Embedded in this sec- This past August and September, major are studied to determine differ- tion are three separate measures or Andrews alumni from the classes of ences among groups. instruments: the Spiritual Vitality Scale, 1994 and 1987 received an Alumni Faculty use data from the alumni sur- Christian Life Commitments Scale, and a Survey from the Academic Assessment veys to help evaluate their department knowledge/beliefs section on world- Office. or program. Because accuracy of evalu- view and distinct Seventh-day In fact, some received two surveys ation increases with the number of Adventist beliefs. and a few received as many as four, returns, faculty are eager to get a large For the 1997 alumni surveys, 130 which prompted one alumnus to survey response from their majors. undergraduate alumni (from the 1994 answer the open-ended question, Subjective comments written in and 1987 classes) returned surveys and “What can we do to improve response to open-ended questions are 90 graduate alumni (from the same Andrews?” with the words, “Send only looked at individually and sent to aca- classes) returned surveys. one survey to each alumnus.” Good demic departments and to any other “I know how much time it takes to fill advice. department or office that is relevant to out one of these surveys, but I also The duplication problem was caused the comment. Alumni opinions will know how important it is to the by the computer making mailing labels have an influence on future practice. University to get this information from for each name a student ever registered the alumni,” says Jane Thayer, coordi- under (maiden name and married Purpose of the surveys: In the early nator for academic assessment. name); for multiple addresses for one 1990s, the student outcomes assessment “Getting a big stack of returned surveys person; and double labels for those movement gained increasing momen- is the highlight of my day. I really with double majors or two degrees. A tum until now accrediting agencies are appreciate the time the alumni give to procedure to eliminate the duplication requiring colleges and universities to this project.” will be used to generate the mailing show that they have developed an aca- Alumni from the classes of 1995 and labels in the future. demic assessment plan, that they are 1988 are encouraged to watch their mail Instead of continuing the past proce- consistently doing assessment, and that boxes this spring for the 1998 Graduate dure of sending surveys to all alumni they are using the resulting data to or Undergraduate Alumni Survey and every ten years (prior to an accredita- improve teaching and learning. The promptly fill it out and return it. It’s a tion site visit), the University is now focus is on student outcomes. That is, simple way to make an important con- sending an Undergraduate Alumni after the faculty of each program have tribution to Andrews University. Survey and a Graduate Alumni Survey determined what kind of graduates each spring to classes three years and they want to produce, faculty then ten years from their graduation. This must find out if, indeed, the graduating spring, the classes of 1995 and 1988 will students meet those objectives. be surveyed. Students are assessed at various times 1938 1948 1958 1968 during their college days and just prior Importance of alumni feedback: 1973 1978 1988 1938 to their graduation. Important pieces of The change to an annual procedure was evidence that can only be gathered after 1948 1958 1968 1973 prompted by a university-wide empha- graduates have been in the workforce 1978 1988 1938 1948 sis on “continuous quality improve- for a few years and for an extended 1958 1968 1973 1978 ment” (CQI). By participating in the Alumni period of time are provided by the surveys, alumni play an important role 1988 1938 1948 1958 alumni surveys. in improving the teaching and learning 1968Home 1973 1978 1988 occurring on campus. Why is the survey so long? The 1938coming 1948 1958 1968 Data from the surveys are analyzed in alumni surveys are long because they 1973 1978 1988 1938 various combinations. Scores from all attempt to measure many complex April 23–26, 1998 the surveys are combined to produce 1948 1958 1968 1973
Winter 1998 • Focus 23 Class Notes ......
...... 1940s skilled-nursing facility in 1970s involved with a sexual Monroe, Mich., was abuse task force and Paul Cales (BA ’45) is recently elected first vice Rudi Bailey (MA ’75, serves as physician fac- retired and lives in president of the PhD ’93) is associate pro- ulty for Mercy’s Canyonville, Ore. He American Health Care fessor in the department Pediatric Advanced Life stays busy on his com- Association, the nation’s of education and psy- Support program.” Her puter ([email protected]) largest trade association chology at Walla Walla medical degree is from of long-term health-care College. His wife, Michigan State providers. Arlene (BA ’73, MAT University. ’86), teaches fifth and Leora DeWitt (BS ’65 ), sixth grades at the Soneeta Grogan (BS following a two-year Milton-Freewater SDA ‘71) is program leader teaching assignment School in Oregon. They for nutrition, health and with International have two children: Karl, safety at Cornell Teacher Services, a junior at Andrews, and University, Cornell returned to Boston in Kieran, a freshman at Cooperative Extension, 1994. She works part- Walla Walla College. in Ithaca, NY. Soneeta is time at Cambridge one of 25 cooperative Paul Cales Toxicology Group, for Sharon Collins (BA extension personnel Dr. Thomas Schrager, ’73) was honored at the from across the US and with his work with who presents expert wit- 16th annual YWCA selected for the National the Douglas County ness in cases of toxic Tribute to Women of Extension Leadership Scottish Society. During exposure from such var- Achievement (of Cedar Development program. his professional life Paul ied sources as chemical Rapids and Linn County, The NELD program is served as an SDA minis- air pollutants and toxic- Iowa) in the category of designed to prepare per- ter, public-school teach- waste dumps. She also Company Impact. “As sonnel for leadership in er/administrator, news- supports Boston’s blood- the medical director for their employment and paper publisher and sub- pressure-screening van Mercy Medical Center’s communities. During the stance-abuse counselor. ministry and serves as a pediatric services, Dr. two-year program par- He has one son and two Sabbath School teacher, Collins provides strong ticipants engage in grandchildren. deaconess and personal advocacy for children study, research and expe- ministries coordinator. and direction to adminis- riential learning in one- She has two daughters, tration and staff in main- week seminars at each of 1950s Sonja and Lynette. taining excellence. She four different sites in the facilitates the transition U.S. and for two weeks Clyde Roggenkamp (BA from acute care, inpa- at an international loca- Jon Hjorleifur Jonsson ’63) has joined the facul- tion. Each intern is sup- (MA ’57) is a retired pas- tient focused pediatric ty of Loma Linda service to a comprehen- tor from Reykjavik , University School of Iceland. He and his wife, sive continuum of care Dentistry as associate for children. A member 1938 1948 1958 Solveig, have four mar- professor of restorative ried children and nine of the medical staff since 1968 1973 1978 dentistry, after 21 years 1989, Sharon has held 1988 1938 1948 grandchildren. of service to the dental many leadership posi- 1958 1968 1973 corps of the U.S. Air tions within her physi- 1978A 1988lumni 1938 Force. He retired from cian group. She has 1948 1958 1968 1960s the Air Force as a sponsored two public Home 1973 1978 1988 Lieutenant Colonel. education seminars on coming Gerry Baker (BA ’67), 1938 1948 1958 important parenting April 23 - 26, 1998 president of Greenbrook issues, has been deeply 1968 1973 1978 Manor, Inc., a 103-bed
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ported through state and Carol (Bauer) Wheeler by Mosby publisher, national Cooperative (BS ’79) recently re- Color Atlas of Sexual Extension funding. She turned to Wisconsin Assault. As a family, with is recipient of several from Florida to be close son DJ and daughter other professional to her parents. Her hus- Emily, the Girardins are awards. band, Carroll, is a pilot very involved in their for Freight Runners local church, learning A. Rosemary (Juriansz) Express in Milwaukee. about the Puerto Rican Okimi (BSN ’75) is the Carol is a homemaker culture, and active with new administrator of the and mom to Jonathan, the local stranded- Heritage Green Seniors’ Christopher and Jennifer. manatee project. Centre and Nursing Home in Stoney Creek, Stephen Guptill (MDiv Michael W. Hile (BA baby daughter Sept. 20, Ontario. The center con- ’74) moved from ’82) has been named 1997. sists of 110 senior apart- Singapore to the partner at the law firm ments and a retirement Philippines in of Johnson, Smith, Pence, Steve Darmody (MDiv lodge. The nursing home November, where he is Densborn, Wright & ’82), in his work with cares for 112 residents. serving as education Heath, located in Morning Song Music, Her husband, Gerry director of the Southern Indianapolis, Ind. Hile gives gospel concerts (att.) operates a Turf Asia-Pacific Division. concentrates his practice internationally, sings on King lawn-care business Previously Stephen in the area of bankrupt- 3ABN, has performed in the Hamilton area. served in Bangladesh for cy. for Net ’95 and ’96, and They are active members five years as the college has made four CDs of of the Heritage Green president. His wife’s LeBron McBride (MDiv Christian music. His SDA Church. They have name is Peggy. ’80) is coordinator of wife, Joni (att.), teaches four sons—Matthew, behavioral medicine at at Ozark Adventist Kevin, Greg and Justin. Georgia Baptist Family Academy. They live in Practice Residency in 1980s Siloam Springs, Ark., Don (BS ’69 MDiv ’76) Morrow, Ga. He is also with their two children, and Nancy (Neuharth) author of a new book by A. Jackie Abboud (BBA Alan and Jaclyn. (BA ’70) Troyer moved ’85) has begun studies at Haworth Press, Spiritual to Killeen, Texas, from Crisis: Surviving Trauma Southwestern University David W. Girardin (BA Atlanta in September. to the Soul. LeBron and School of Law, located in ’82, MDiv ’85) is a Navy Don is Garrison his wife, Deborah, have Los Angeles, Calif. She is chaplain serving in Chaplain as a junior two children, Anna enrolled in the law Puerto Rico. He is cur- Lieutenant Colonel in a Marie and Benjamin school’s day program, a rently assigned as direc- Colonel’s slot. He is in LeBron. three-year course of tor of family services charge of 92 Army chap- study leading to the Juris and coordinates all fami- lains and their chapel Doctor degree. ly support programs/ activities at Fort Hood, social services at his 1990s Texas. Fort Hood houses Candace Cox-Burpee facility. He is a frequent one-third of the U.S. (BS ’85) is human servic- speaker regarding family Asta Gudjonsdottir Army worldwide. Nancy es program specialist for issues at local churches (MA ’90) is an occupa- is “holding down the the Department of and has an English devo- tional therapist living in cottage” with their Children and Family tional message at an Reykjavik, Iceland. Her 15-year-old daughter, Services for the State of SDA radio station. His husband, Bjorgvin Stephanie Dawn. They Florida. She and her hus- wife, Barbara (former Snorrason (MA ’75), is are “learning to live with band, Kevin, live in faculty), is the author of a pastor and currently Texas wildlife of all Apopka and had a new a recently released text working on a PhD from kinds.”
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guaranteed ...... Andrews. They have boat tour through Guilin. three children and six Currently Michael is in a income? grandchildren. family-medicine residen- cy program in Grand onsider the benefits of a Charitable Gift Michael R. Quion (BS Rapids, Mich. Melanie is CAnnuity. It’s a contract between you and ’91) graduated from Loma an assistant professor of Andrews University. You exchange a gift of cash Linda University School nursing on the Andrews of Medicine on May 25, satellite campus in or property for guaranteed, fixed income for life. 1997, with a doctor of Kettering, Ohio. The annuity can be funded with cash, stock, medicine degree. Before graduating Michael and Timothy Tillman (BBA bonds, or real estate. his wife, Melanie (cur- ’90) is a CPA with You receive: rent faculty), spent one Wallschlaeger Associates year in Hangzhou, in Fond du Lac, Wisc. His l income for life People’s Republic of wife, Jennifer, is self- l a rate of return as high as 12% China, at Sir Run Run employed as a certified l an up-front charitable deduction Shaw Hospital. The hos- day-care provider. The pital is co-managed by Tillmans have two chil- l partial tax-free quarterly income Loma Linda University dren and live in Waupun, l a meaningful gift for the Wisc. Lord’s work l avoidance of estate and probate Lisa (BA ’93) and expenses on gift asset Wendell (BST ’96) Ward are pleased to announce the arrival of Eden Rose, For a free, no-obligation quote: born Nov. 14, 1997, 22.5 inches, 10 pounds, 5 Name ounces. Wendell is the Melanie and computer-system manag- Michael Quion er for the James White Address Library at Andrews.
City/State/Zip and Loma Linda ATTENDED University Medical Center. Melanie served as Date of Birth Michael and Phyllis director of nursing educa- Chucta (att.) are both tion. As a volunteer, I am interested in an annuity of retired but active with Michael assisted in the Adventist Heritage cataloging of the medical ( ) $5,000 ( ) $10,000 ( ) $______Ministry, restoring homes library, teaching, and of SDA pioneers and the ( ) Please have a planned giving officer contact me. attended medical rounds development of Battle of visiting physician pro- Creek’s Historic fessors. They had various Adventist Village. They opportunities to sightsee Planned Giving & Trust Services live in Marshall, Mich. throughout China. Sights ...... Andrews University, Administration Building 302 of interest included an Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0645 early morning hike on the CLASS NOTES continued Phone: 800-784-3292 / Fax: 616-471-6543 Great Wall, a late night on page 29 E-mail: [email protected] stroll in Tiananmen Square, and a Li River ......
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daughter Norma Dagnelli Births (AB ’60) of East Islip and Kenneth A. Strand (BA ’52), professor three grandchildren. To Kim (Johnson) (BS ’86) of church history, emeritus, was born and David Sherman (AS Sept. 18, 1927, in Tacoma, Wash., and Beatrice Nelson Hamel ’86, BS ’88), Battle Creek, died Dec. 9, in St. Joseph, Mich. (DP ’40, BS ’66) was born Mich., a boy, David Steven, A long-time Andrews professor, Strand June 21, 1918, in Pine River, June 24, 1997. taught in the Seventh-day Adventist Kenneth Strand Wisc., and died Nov. 1, Theological Seminary for nearly 40 years. He retired 1997, in Berrien Springs. To Mirjana (MSA ’97) and from teaching in 1994. For several years she John Phelan (BA ’92, MS He graduated in 1952 from EMC with a degree in reli- taught church school in ’94), Mundelein, Ill., a boy, gion and earned both a master’s degree and a doctorate Wisconsin and Michigan. In John Christian, Aug. 23, in history from the University of Michigan. Reformation 1941 she married Paul E. 1997. history was his specialty. Hamel (DP ’40, BA ’48), and Strand pastored in Michigan during the 1950s, and he they moved to Berrien To Setsuko (BS ’93) and authored more than 20 books and numerous articles for Springs in 1946 where she Chris Carey (BS ’92), various scholarly and religious periodicals. Beyond his was active in church and Berrien Center, Mich., a girl, teaching and publication, he was one of the principal community affairs. Sophia Misato, Dec. 8, 1997. architects of the bachelor’s degree in theology at She served as president of Caribbean Union College in Trinidad. the Campus Women’s Club “He gave his life to advancing the spiritual goals of and as an officer of Adven- this institution and the scholastic principles of his disci- tist Retirees of Michiana. Weddings pline. A true scholar, this campus has lost a great teacher, She was also active in uni- and I’ve lost a great friend,” said Walter Douglas, profes- versity alumni functions. Kimberly Bell (BA ’95) and sor and chair of the Department of Church History. Trevor Ingold (BA ’94) Mrs. Hamel is survived were married Oct. 11, 1997, by her husband Paul, pro- fessor emeritus, Berrien in Berrien Springs and now study in physics at the demic dean, a position he reside in Alexandria, Va. Springs; five sons: Glen (BS ’66, MMus ’67) of Flower University of Cincinnati held for seven years while Mound, Texas; Gary (BS and a doctorate in mathe- at the same time teaching ’75, MBA ’76) of Woodside, matics at Ohio State mathematics. He continued University. in the PUC math depart- Deaths Calif.; Carl, Loren (BS ’76) and Lowell (BS ’76), all of He married Calista ment as professor and chair Kulenkamp, in 1925. She until his retirement in 1971. Obed E. Klein (BA ’33) was Berrien Springs; one sister, preceded him in death in He is survived by his born Oct. 26, 1908, in Martelle Tyson (BA ’40) of Cameron, Texas, and died Greeneville, N.C.; fifteen 1983. wife, Velda F. Woods of Oct. 23, 1997, in East Islip, grandchildren and one Dr. Woods’ long teaching Angwin; three daughters: N.Y. great-grandson. career was distinguished; Maralyn Wileman, Beverly He served as a Seventh- he taught at various Ann Moody and Lois Marie Seventh-day Adventist Hurst; nine grandchildren day Adventist pastor in Cecil Lamborn Woods (BA Michigan, North Carolina ’25) was born July 5, 1903, institutions (including and 14 great-grandchildren. and West Virginia for 48 in Covington, Ky., and died EMC) as well as several years before his retirement. Nov. 21, 1997, in Angwin, institutions in China prior Elder Klein was preceded Calif. to World War II. in death by his wife Laurice Following his graduation In 1947 he was called to Spicer Klein. from EMC as class presi- Pacific Union College in He is survived by his dent, he pursued graduate California to serve as aca-
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Paul (former staff) and es years ago. She can be City/State/Zip Eileen Pierson (former contacted at HC 89, Box staff) work at Black Hills 160, Hermosa, SD 57744. Telephone health and Education Center near Hermosa, S. E-mail D. Paul is in charge of the greenhouse and gardens Degree(s) received from Andrews for the Center and Eileen still has her green glass Year(s) of Graduation or years attended collection. She will be having another Green Current Occupation/Employer Glass reunion when they celebrate their 50th wed- Location (City/State) ding anniversary on March 28, 1998. She Special contributions to church or society, professional would like to hear from development or promotions, additional degrees or cer- those who adopted glass- tificates, travel, hobbies, volunteer work or anything else interesting about you or your spouse...... Letters continued from page 5
wildflowers and solitude— Pope is in collusion with and I have found all three, in homosexuals to control the abundance. The photos New York Stock Exchange. mean so much. Thanks. No smoking guns here. Can’t Rebecca Twomley (att.) prove anything, but I think Berrien Springs, Michigan these yahoos got my address . . . about your family off the alumni register...... Here’s one example of the Name E-mail Cranks, sort of thing that comes fly- Degree(s) received from Andrews/ Take Note ing out of hyperspace. Recently, a perhaps well- Year(s) of Graduation or years attended I see in Focus that the new alumni directory will have meaning gentleman sent me Current Occupation/Employer e-mail addresses. Good idea. an unsolicited note concern- However, it might be good ing his interpretation of Location (City/State) to add a note that these are Daniel 7. As with all meant for old friends to con- unsought e-mail, I respond- Children Date of birth tact one another—to remem- ed by asking that I not be ber dear frolics of ancient sent future messages. I days. It should not be used hoped that my request was as a source for mass mailings clear and polite. His of any sort. This should give response seemed rather puz- the marketers and e-mail zling: “You are right. I Feel free to submit a snapshot or family portrait for cranks a note of caution. should’ve remembered that I put my name on the the Bible warns us not to cast publication. Either black and white or color is accept- alumni web hoping to hear pearls to swine.” able; prints will be returned upon request. from classmates. Mostly I get John Gimbel (BS ’77) Thank you for keeping us informed. Have you also bizarre mail proving that the Fairbanks, Alaska remembered your voluntary subscription support for Focus this year? Your $10 gift is much appreciated.
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The real future of Andrews y fingers struggled to fit around the fat blue pencil. Teacher These older students, fifth-graders who were too large for announced, “Write the letter D, students.” Biting my bot- the toy-sized chairs, take on the responsibility of being bud- tom lip, I glanced at the huge alphabet lining the wall. dies to the kindergartners. Ten-year-old girls take the hands Which one was D? I stared at the blank paper on my little of girls half their age and share their recess time together. green desk. My feet curled around the metal legs of the Recently, the kindergartners painted pictures and their fifth- Mmustard-yellow chair. I remembered when Daddy came for parent- grade buddies wrote stories to go with the paintings. These teacher conferences and tried to sit on my yellow chair. With his activities build friendships so the kids can learn from each knees nearly touching his chin, he was relieved when Teacher other. offered him a big people’s chair. Too bad Daddy wasn’t ...... As I wandered from classroom to gymnasium, here now to help me find D. to computer lab, to music room, I discovered the Remember those elementary-school days? children of Ruth Murdoch. In the hallway, a When school meant lunch pails, handwriting group of students lined up quietly against the class, and recess time? It didn’t mean thinking mint-green wall. When I visited the first-graders, about how many credits to take, if financial aid a child browsed through a bookshelf, deciding was a problem this quarter, or when to fit in a which animal story to read. The fourth-grade work schedule. In elementary school, the word kids sat at computers, typing busily before the college meant a place where my big sister lived. teacher called, “Time’s up.” In the gym, a mob of But to the children of Ruth Murdoch spirited sixth-graders burned energy in a game of Elementary School, not even a mile down the capture-the-flag. Down the hall, the third-grade street from the Andrews campus, college may choir practiced “We Are Bookworms,” preparing play a larger role in their lives than it did in mine for their spring concert. because it’s closer to home. Perhaps these chil- dren aren’t worrying yet about those credits or financial aid, but Andrews University impacts I decided to see the fter completing my tour, I sat down on a them, and soon they will impact Andrews future for myself blue chair outside the principal’s office. because these kids are the future. Nostalgia struck, and I remembered my I decided to go on a tour of RMES, to see the ...... own days in grade school. Yes, we had choir future for myself. On a cold winter morning, I and capture-the-flag and animal storybooks entered the kindergarten room, shrugging off my heavy coat. to read. We Ahad lunchtime and math class and alphabets on I couldn’t wait to see the youngsters, but I didn’t find stu- the walls. And I didn’t know it then, but my education was dents sitting around in their desks practicing their numbers. preparing me to become a part of Andrews University. Instead, I noticed several children preparing for recess out- In the same way, many of the students at RMES will travel side. Then I noted oddly that many of the youngsters down the road to Andrews Academy, turn the corner, and appeared too large to fit into the miniature classroom chairs. encounter the campus of Andrews University. I soon found out why. As my eyes wandered around the hall one last time, I “Here, let me help you button it.” A boy half my size said caught sight of a sign, one I’d seen in many of the class- as he bent down to aid a kindergartner half his size into a rooms as well. It said, “At Ruth Murdoch, I am part of a yellow and black parka. The younger boy could hardly stand family of learners growing closer to Jesus every day. I want still. “I’ve never been outside with my buddy before,” he to be like Jesus by doing my best, respecting others and shar- exclaimed, his dark eyes filled with excitement. ing His love while waiting for Him to return.” What a great “Don’t forget to put your hood on,” the older child said, motto for RMES students—an important part of the future of leading the way out a back door and onto a snow-covered Andrews University. playground.
Kristin Smith is a third-year English major from Rockford, Ill., who still writes with a fat blue pencil.
30 Focus • Winter 1998 This year at Alumni Homecoming weekend, we pause to enjoy the artistic expression, created by Alan Collins, of the legacy of leadership endowed to us by J. N. Andrews, in a form of a bronze sculpture. We will also spend time discussing what leadership means to us at the end of the 20th century--to our church, to our educational institution, to our communities. We hope you are challenged by the weekend activities to a higher level of usefulness. And we also want you to take time to relax and have fun as you get reacquainted with our campus and your class- mates. April 23 10:00 a.m. 8:30 & 11:20 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Campus Bus Tour The Church at Worship: Graduate Student Assoc. Honor Classes Thursday Gottfried Oosterwal "J.N. Rittenhouse Lectureship 1948-Golden 12–1 p.m. Andrews, Legacy of presents Barry Lynn, 8:30–5:00 p.m. Dept. Round tables 1973-Silver Physical Therapy Pre-register to participate Leadership--the Past, the from "Americas United," 1938 * 1958 * 1968 Continued Education in this brainstorming ses- Future" Punch fellowship who will speak about 1978 * 1988 "Strain-- sion for academic growth after church around the issues affecting separa- Wind Symphony Counterstrain" sculpture. Then visit with tion of church and state. NB: seminar begins on 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. the artist, Alan Collins. Reunion "Driver's Ed for the 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. Alumni Salad Supper and Information Super- 1:00 p.m. (tuition fee required) Reunion Dinners & Reunion Class Photos Honored Highway" General Alumni Lunch-- 1:30–5 p.m. p m p m Alumni 6:00 p.m. All Alumni are invited 7 . . & 8 . . Weekend Registration Vespers-Seminary Twelfth Annual Edward Noseworthy, to bring their lunch tray Organ Dedication 6:00 p.m. Homecoming Parade to the Wolverine Room Samy Watson, Honored Alumni 7:30 p.m. of the cafeteria. Honor 9:30 p.m. Esther & James Reception ndrews nplugged Traditional Flag-Raising classes meet in "A U " Whitman 6:30 p.m. Ceremony specified locations Visiting, snacks and Gala Alumni Banquet acoustic entertainment 8 p.m. 2:30-6:00 p.m. Further Vespers -Dramatic Various campus buildings Presentation about J. N. host special displays April 26 Information April 24 See more details of the Andrews and his children Sabbath afternoon. Friday Sunday weekend activities 3:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and accommodations 8:30–10:00 a.m. 'til midnight cafe Panel Discussion "Women Supporting Air Expo Andrews Airpark "Christian Leadership & on our website, Women Through Andrews University as an 8:30 a.m. www.andrews.edu. Philanthropy" Estate Planning Workshop April 25 Educational Leader" or call the Alumni Office Scholarship Breakfast Sabbath 3 - 6 p.m. 9 a.m. 616-471-3591 p m Bird House Auction 8:00–4 . . 7:00 a.m. Campus Trolley Tours "Entrepreneurship Architecture Resource PLAN NOW TO Bird Watchers Walk p m in the 4 . . Center Artist Alan Collins and Nursing Profession" 8:30 a.m. Be There!! Nursing Alumni Breakfast foundry owner Larry 10:30 a.m. DON'T MISS THE FUN 9:00 a.m. Fisher will discuss the "Money Management AND INSPIRATION! Wes Christiansen 10:00 a.m. process of creating the for Dummies" Memorial Golf Outing Sabbath School Brought to you by the J.N. Andrews sculpture. p m Pre-registration is a must! Official Unveiling of 12:00–7:00 . . Alumni Association J. N. Andrews Sculpture International Food Fair Andrews University Winter 1998 • Focus 31 The J.N. Andrews family sculpture at the foundry in California 1 5
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1. Dismantling finished clay at prepared joints. 2. First coat of rubber mold. 3. Peeling off the mold from wax cast of Mary. 4. Section of wax with sprues ready for ceramic shell. 5. Section of wax (Mary’s feet and skirt) coated with shell mold. 6. Preparing the bronze and removing dross before pouring. 7. Removal of shell from front of section (Mary’s shoes). 8. Sections of cast bronze ready for detailed finish. Legacy of Leadership The J. N. Andrews family sculpture Unveiling ceremony, 10:30 a.m., Sabbath, April 25, 1998 Pioneer Memorial Church • Andrews University