PACIFIC UNION COLLEGE JANUARY 2015

A PORTRAIT^ ] OF MY MENTOR Six stories of guidance & inspiration

A Home on Mentoring Goes Friendships and Mana Island 04 Mobile 08 Faith 15

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president’s message STAFF Editor Cambria Wheeler, ’08 [email protected] Layout and Design Haley Wesley A Campus Built for Mentorship [email protected] Art Director Cliff Rusch, ’80 [email protected] Walk across campus during any school day and Most of all, this dedication means that students Photographers Allison Regan, ’15; Haley you’ll see the incredible teaching and learning that are known, remembered, and prayed for by their Wesley; Mackenzie White, ’17. happens at Pacific Union College. I don’t refer to teachers in all disciplines. These prayers can result Contributors David Bell; Herb Ford, ’54; the classrooms (though of course, it happens there), in wonderful blessings such as the baptism of Sonia Lee Ha, ’92; Scott Herbert; Michael Lawrence, ‘17; Emily Mathe, ’16; Amanda but the offices. With open doors and comfortable sisters Crystal and Tina Lin last year. Through the Navarrete, ’15; Darin West, ’11; Midori chairs, professors invite students in to meet with mentorship of faculty and the PUC Church com- Yoshimura, ’12. them one-on-one every day. While the students munity, these two students chose to dedicate their PUC ADMINISTRATION stop by to ask questions about the subject matter lives to Christ (see page 15). in their classes, just as often they go to their profes- President Heather J. Knight, Ph.D. sors for conversations about life, about faith, and With the highest on-campus enrollment in 19 Vice President for Academic Administration “It is important Nancy Lecourt, Ph.D. about tough decisions. years, maintaining small class sizes and growing Vice President for Financial Administration to the college’s our faculty with dedicated Seventh-day Adventist Dave C. Lawrence, MBA, Ed.D. administration that This is why I see PUC’s 13-to-1 student-teacher professors is even more important. In the past year, Vice President for Asset Management ratio as such a valuable number. This fall, Pacific we have been able to add faculty positions in many John Collins, ’70, Ed.D. the small student- Union College welcomed 1,674 students to our of our thriving departments, including biology, Vice President for Student Services community of faith and learning. Those students education, nursing, and visual arts. It is important Lisa Bissell Paulson, Ed.D. teacher ratio— aren’t filling large lecture halls, but small seminar to the college’s administration that the small Vice President for Advancement and Alumni 10 Portrait of My Mentor Relations Walter E. Collins, B.A. rooms. It’s not unusual for a PUC class to have less student-teacher ratio—and the personal relation- and the personal Vice President for Enrollment Management Stories of guidance and inspiration than ten students. PUC students will be engaging ships small classes foster—is maintained as PUC and Marketing relationships small in the discussions, critical thinking, and hands- continues to grow. Jennifer Tyner, M.A. on learning that are the best practices in higher classes foster—is education today. Of course, these personal relationships aren’t CONTACT US limited to student-faculty interactions. There Post ViewPoint Editor Features Departments maintained as PUC Pacific Union College What does a 13-to-1 ratio mean for learning are many of these examples of ministry through One Angwin Avenue 04 Home on Mana Island 02 President’s Message continues to grow.” at PUC? It means access to opportunities that mentorship happening each day in all areas of Angwin, CA 94508-9797 students would likely not have at larger universi- campus life. In this issue, you’ll read about six Building friendships 16 College News ties, especially on the undergraduate level. This such mentoring relationships at PUC. As you do, I E-mail [email protected] 20 summer, students participated in research and invite you to think back on your own personal and Phone (707) 965-6303 08 Mentoring Goes Mobile PUC in Pictures presented at two prestigious conferences with professional mentors. Who were the people who Fax (707) 965-7101 23 Alumni News Professor of Physics Vola Andraianarijaona. When provided guidance during the pivotal moments Alumni Office Alums develop app he wasn’t leading the Field Biology class in Alaska in your development? I’ll be writing to thank my (707) 965-7500 26 Leave a Legacy (see page 16), Floyd Hayes, a Fulbright Scholar, own mentors for their dedication to my success, www.puc.edu/alumni/viewpoint 15 Friendships and Faith partnered with students to conduct research in and I invite you to do the same. 29 Back in the Day Micronesia and closer to home on Clear Lake. Our Vision Statement: ViewPoint, the journal of Leading students to baptism psychology and communication majors have “My professor knew my name.” To me this is a pow- Pacific Union College, connects PUC’s 30 The Interview alumni and friends in a community that continued their tradition of excellence in research erful endorsement of Pacific Union College, and it celebrates the college’s activities and 31 My ViewPoint and took top awards at the Western Psychology is one I hear often from alumni. While it is a bless- stories, and supports the continuation Association and National Communication Associa- ing to be known by name by those around you, of its mission into the future. ViewPoint aims to provide quality features about tion again in recent months. how much greater is the blessing of being known topics relevant to our community; news On the Cover by the Ruler of the universe. God tells us “Fear not, about the college and alumni; and means PACIFIC UNION COLLEGE JANUARY 2015 to unite, motivate and inspire. At the Friends of Walter While they already carry significant teaching for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by Utt meeting during loads, many of our faculty members add another name; you are mine” (Isaiah 43:1, NIV). Homecoming 2012, a responsibility by working one-on-one with Produced quarterly by the Pacific Union College Office of Public Relations for portrait of the legendary A PORTRAIT^ ] students outside of class on individual projects, OF the alumni and friends of the college. MY MENTOR professor by Wesley Kime, Six stories of guidance including music compositions, screenplays, or & inspiration M.D. was unveiled. independent studies on a number of topics. The dedication to undergraduate education, to the Heather J. 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Volume 38 no. 1 2 ViewPoint | January 2015 ViewPoint | January 2015 3 eturning to America bearing postcard- like pictures of the white sand beaches and R stories of snorkeling in pristine teal waters A Home on may cause some to wonder if students were return- ing from an exotic vacation rather than a mission trip. However, the natural beauty of God’s creation was far less significant than the dedicated work and inspirational ministry that took place this past Mana Island August. The journey began August 19 at Los Angeles In- ternational Airport, where eight Pacific Union Col- Students build a lege students led by Fabio Maia chose to forgo the remaining weeks of their summer for mission work. They traveled thousands of miles away from home house and friendships to make a difference on the beautiful Fijian island of Mana, located just east of the main island Denarau. “I went to Fiji to reconnect with my God through in Fiji service,” said Juan Hidalgo, one of the student mis- Michael Lawrence and Emily Mathe sionaries. Here they would spend the next fourteen days on a construction project. The group would work together with current student missionaries Arielle Medina, Josie Herman, and Jessica Aldred to com- plete the project. Also joining the group were recent PUC nursing graduates Callie Sappenfield and Tori Fode, who led their own mission to raise awareness of the importance of hygiene. Work began when a barge bearing all the supplies arrived on the sandy beach. Supplies were brought to shore through lines formed by all members of the village, from toddlers to the elderly. This prolific display of teamwork helped cut the time of not only this task, but also the countless other jobs that were necessary to construct the house. When construc- tion began, children of the village would rush out of their beds to the construction site early in the morn- ing, eager to help. Toiling away into the late hours, other members of the village took whatever time out of their days they could to roll back their sleeves and help. Hammering away for hours on a miniscule island in the Pacific brought the group lots of attention. Ulrich Hoffgen, manager of Mana Island Resort, heard about the work of the PUC students and pro-

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As the first student missionaries to serve on Mana Island, Jessica Allred, kids adjusting and improving which is beyond rewarding. I teach seventh Josie Herman (a pre-physical therapy student from Angwin), Arielle grade, though my students vary in education, with one student who is Medina, and Elise Moore are experiencing a unique adventure this year. probably at the second grade level. It's sad to think about, but it is inspiring The four are serving as teachers at the Adventist school on the island, a to see their potential! I pray God can use me to bring the best out of Kindergarten-eighth grade school that before had only had two teachers. these kids. Here, three of these student missionaries share how God is using them in service this year. At first I thought stuff falling from the mango tree and being outdoors would be a huge distraction but I've learned to use the surroundings in my “When I heard about PUC starting a long-term mission project in Fiji, I teaching. It makes the lessons practical and they catch on pretty quickly knew I wanted to be a part of it. These first three months have been this way.” nothing short of an adventure, and adventure is what I needed. There's nothing worse than getting stuck in a routine, and even after two years Elise Moore is a early childhood education major from at PUC, I still wasn't sure what I wanted to do with my life. So, I figured Mariposa, Calif. it was time to switch things up and try something new. Being one of the first student missionaries here on Mana Island has been a challenge, but “My experience in Fiji has been spiritually phenomenal. Since day one, I have we have had the privilege to meet so many amazing people and have felt the closeness of God. I have never had such a tremendous spiritual experienced the kindness of so many strangers who have make this whole growth in short time. The reason being is because of the 10 days we ministry possible. They have taken us in, fed us, put a roof over our heads, experienced living in the village with conditions that are completely out of and made us a part of their beautiful Fijian family. Although I really didn't our comfort zone. I have never had such a humbling experience like that. feel like I had much to give, God saw my willing heart and has brought me The people at our school and everyone we encounter in Fiji have taught here to serve the people of Fiji and has given me the courage and strength me so much. They have so much love. Even though they have so little, all to do things I never thought I could do. I teach fifth and sixth grade, and they care to do is give beyond measure. I want to take that beautiful heart although my students are a handful, I love every one of them. I know every they have back home with me. It is such a blessing to be able to serve in student missionary probably says this, but I have the best kids in the the country of Fiji with such a beautiful community, from the inside out. It whole world. They have become my family, and Mana has become my home. has been a challenging experience teaching my beautiful children. They all come from different backgrounds that may affect them in some ways, Construction Zone After a barge was unloaded by villagers and students, the group collaborated to build the house. This experience has been a lifesaver and a life changer, and I don't think but my love for them is continually growing. My ultimate goal is to love I will ever be the same. I have learned so much about myself and about these children. I am continually praying for them and trying to pray with God's love for me, and everyday I wake up refreshed and excited to share them more often. There is beauty in connecting with these children when that love with my amazing Fijian family.” connecting through prayer and sharing God’s love. I make sure everyday I “Standing tall in the heart of the village, the house built by the am lifting these children up in love and giving them discipline they need in Ready to Serve Jessica Allred is a deciding student from Merced, Calif. PUC students will serve as a home to the current and future love. God is my master and I am His servant. He has me here for a reason. I PUC’s mission is to educate students who trust in Him that He will do the rest.” “Teaching under the mango tree is quite the adventure. I've never are a light to the world. Through local and student missionaries who choose to serve on Mana Island.” experienced anything so unique. Teaching with little to no resources is Arielle Medina is a pre-audiology major from Bakersfield, Calif. international service, PUC students are such a struggle, and I didn't even think I'd make a good teacher even answering Christ’s call to minister to a vided them with all the resources he could house built by the PUC students will serve as with resources! But in this first week of teaching I've learned more about world in need. PUC student missionaries offer, such as construction supplies, workers, a home to the current and future student mis- teaching and how these kids learn and how I learn than I've learned in are serving throughout the world, and this and more. He even graciously contributed sionaries who choose to serve on Mana Island. 14 years of being a student in the United States. I am able to improve my year's short-term trips give on-campus amenities unrelated to the project. Word of the This being the first time PUC has sent students techniques daily. There has been a LOT of improvising! But I can see the students mission opportunities. service PUC was doing reached the mainland, to the island for long-term mission work, there and on the morning of raising the first wall, the was a need for permanent housing for students Clinica Verde, Nicaragua group of students were elated as each of their volunteering through this newly formed part- December 11-19, 2014 names were recognized on the radio as the nership. “I learned about the Mana Island SDA Hope Channel dedicated a song to the group. School last year when I brought a group to Fiji Amazon, Brazil Although it was only a two-week adventure PUC students were able to easily interact on an evangelistic trip,” said Fabio Maia, coor- for most of the group, almost all left with their March 20-29, 2015 with children and members of the commu- dinator of Service, Justice, and Missions. “I met interests piqued about long-term mission op- Project Pueblo, Arizona nity, as most spoke English. Connections be- Master Sefa, and he told me that they were in portunities. On the final night, the group was March 20-29, 2015 gan forming right away. “The people of the need of school teachers. This set up the perfect sent off with the phrase sota tale, which does village were so loving and treated us like fam- opportunity to send PUC students as mission- not mean “goodbye,” but rather, “see you later.” Mana Island, Fiji ily the moment we set foot on the island,” said aries to teach at the Seventh-day Adventist “I would go to Fiji again for sure if there is an- August 20-September 1, 2015 Ravneet Sandhu. “The kids make you feel like a school. Four students answered the call and other chance to go,” said Kevin Choi. “I learned superstar. Fellow volunteer Michael Lawrence are currently teaching at Mana Island SDA.” that you don't need a lot to be happy in life and Your support of student missions, through agreed. “They fall in love with you right away, School principal Master Sefa said, “These girls to be thankful to God every moment.” prayers and giving, sends PUC students and we all got along so quickly and easily. The were a godsend. Without them I do not know Ground Up in to the world equipped to make a friendships we made were so genuine. It was how we would have managed the school year.” The student missionaries are not only the first residents of the house, but also the first hard for us to leave even after just being there a Maia wants to continue the partnership with difference. You can learn more about how student missionary teachers at the school. you can help online at puc.edu/missions. few weeks,” Lawrence said. Mana Island and regularly give students oppor- Standing tall in the heart of the village, the tunities to serve.

6 ViewPoint | January 2015 ViewPoint | January 2015 7 Mentoring MOTIVATION

Goes Mobile SPIRITUAL GROWTH CURRENT BUSINESS BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL Alums work together GOAL DEVELOPMENT STUDENT

on eMentoree app AFFIRMATION Midori Yoshimura

magine an app that connected experi- eMentoree is an app and website that helps “Sending someone an uplifting or supportive get beyond them,” he adds. Doug was also key enced PUC alumni with students just be- mentors and mentees “connect, learn and face-to-face message can be is a great way to in recruiting Dennis Hansen, former president I ginning their careers. The app would work grow.” The app’s tool suite allows mentors and communicate,” says Rubén Betancourt, ‘12, a of Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, who cur- a bit like the popular dating website Match. mentees to post a photo or video of their work, project coordinator in PUC’s office of advance- rently functions in a strategic capacity. com—but instead of improving students’ ro- send and receive immediate feedback and ad- ment and alumni relations, who participated “You soak up information a lot more if you’re mantic lives, it would help them advance pro- vice, and assign helpful tasks. Users can also in this eMentoree use case. “Since most of our interested in what someone is saying,” com- “We’re not trying to replace fessionally, by facilitating mentoring relation- search for jobs or find out about exclusive job communication is now through text, we’re los- ments Dan. “Doug and my consulting boss To learn more about becoming a mentor with eMen- ships with experts in their field. opportunities from other users’ dashboards. ing the face-to-face interactions,” he added. have mentored me in terms of information toree or supporting the app’s development, contact traditional mentoring, but to There’s not an app for that—which is why Companies looking to hire new graduates In the second use case, Navi tested the app I want to learn about entrepreneurship, ven- Dan Ganancial at [email protected]. several PUC alumni are developing it. could benefit too, by connecting with mentees with Michelle Rai, professor of communication ture capitalism, funding. Mentoring combined augment it, to enrich students’ “Looking at PUC, now through the eyes of to track their progress as they develop work- and chair of the department of communication, with school strengthens what you get out of it. alumni, my sister Navi and I saw a gap in stu- ready skills, according to eMentoree’s introduc- and her social media class. Every week, Navi It makes you a better potential candidate for mentoring experience by dent engagement with alumni,” remembers tory video. provided an outline of what the class would work, for interviews. Because of this,” Dan adds, making it more accessible Dan Ganancial, ’05, a consultant at a technol- “We’re not trying to replace traditional men- cover, shared insightful articles for students “you know your industry better.” ogy company in Redwood City, Calif. He and toring, but to augment it, to enrich students’ to read and discuss, answered questions about The next step for eMentoree is to complete through mobile technology.” Navi Ganancial, ’07, a senior Google Glass mentoring experience by making it more ac- developments in the public relations field and testing and building out its beta version. Even- guide at Google in New York, also own a con- cessible through mobile technology,” Dan says. served as a mentor for the class. tually, the team would like to scale out the sulting company. In a work world changing more quickly than “Navi and the class and I held a Google Hang- product to other Adventist institutions and “We felt that when we were students, we many textbooks can be updated, an experi- out video chat so the class could meet her,” says school systems, in North America and glob- could have benefitted personally and profes- enced mentor can share real-world knowledge Rai. “She gave great advice about her career ally. However, the app still requires funding to sionally if mentoring had been a stronger that helps a recent graduate net a job—and journey and we talked about the assignment complete its development, and more testing to part of our time at PUC,” Dan says. “If we both then, keep it. she would be mentoring: a video project for my make sure that the services it offers fit market agreed on this, then other students probably Two select PUC groups have already tested social media class,” a course that Navi was the needs. thought the same thing. So, we decided, why out potential applications of eMentoree, cur- first person to suggest that PUC offer. It’s now In addition to financial support, eMentoree’s not improve the situation for future students?” rently in its alpha version. In one use case, PUC in its third year. “I appreciated how interested team is “looking for more mentors to step up, to As a member of PUC’s Young Alumni Coun- alumni volunteers were manually matched Navi is in helping students flesh out whether help students, to get them engaged,” Doug says. cil, Dan suggested using student-alumni en- to current students studying in their field (a they are interested in developing their skills in “Many times information and mentoring are gagement to better prepare students for the process that the app’s creators hope to auto- social media,” adds Tosh Giles, ’14, who works more valuable than money. If you don’t have work world and increase their chances of land- mate eventually). Then, participants provided as at a social media company in San Francisco, money, what about time?” Doug asks. ing a job in a competitive market. This idea feedback on how eMentoree’s communication and helped teach the class. Whatever final form eMentoree takes, Dan appealed to Doug Sumaraga, ‘82, a member of system worked. Messages could be instantly As eMentoree continues to develop, another emphasizes, “We’re looking to build out a the PUC Alumni Council and a Silicon Val- sent via text, but unlike notifications about mentor-mentee relationship has deepened: stronger mentorship program, period.” As Navi ley resident with a passion for start-ups. Doug academic coursework or other extracurricular Doug’s mentorship of Dan and Navi. “Every notes, “We want to put our students in a bet- followed up with Dan after the meeting, and activities, often spread across email, online week, we’d get together and discuss what it ter position once they graduate, to make them agreed to meet along with Navi at a Bay Area learning platforms, etc., eMentoree provides a takes to build a business,” Doug says. “As I’ve more competitive, arming them with all pos- café. He remembers, “The three of us hit it off, single location to store all mentor-mentee com- shared with Navi and Dan, to be an entrepre- sible tools so they are better prepared for work- and thought, ‘Let’s start a company’”—eMen- munication. “We want to make communica- neur you have to be fearless. That’s not to say force competition.” toree. tion mindful, not intrusive,” says Doug. you’re not going to have fears, but you have to

8 ViewPoint | January 2015 ViewPoint | January 2015 9 going to be a long one. Every bright red mark MY MENTOR: LESLIE SARGENT ^ ] was a mini-education, every soft-spoken word BY was an encouragement. I took every word, HERBERT FORD, ’54 every mark to be just what I needed; time has A PORTRAIT^ ] proved I was smart to think that way. At every He was a small man, no more than five-feet-six meeting on campus: at concerts in Irwin Hall; OF I reckoned the first time I laid eyes on him on at meals together in Ma Smith’s cafeteria in campus. And quiet ... I wondered if he’d ever say Graf; wherever we met, Sargent, my friend, a word. His diminutive figure, his boyish look, was the soft-spoken teacher driving home the his lack of saying almost anything, made me tidbits of the whole we call “education.” MY MENTOR think of a small dove in a distant tree, cooing It all happened 62 years ago. I sure wish now and then, softly, all but inaudibly. Leslie Sargent was still here so I could tell him I was a six-foot sergeant, just out of military once again – in soft-spoken voice maybe – how service, where the most effective way to get much I appreciate the gift of education he gave Six stories of guidance things done was by noisy confrontation, and in me – a gift that to me far more precious than a very loud voice! gold! & inspiration But in the classroom it was different: Asso- Herbert Ford is a professor emeritus of journal- ciate Professor of Journalism Leslie W. Sargent, ism and a former editor of ViewPoint. He continues ’40, was authority personified, quiet of voice to reside in Angwin with his wife Anita (Cavagnaro) always, but very loud in believability. Ford, ’95. He directs the Pitcairn Islands Study Cen- “If you want to succeed in public relations,” ter at PUC’s Nelson Memorial Library. he’d counsel, “you’ve got to learn to stand in the There is a title missing from many Pacific Union College employees’ job descriptions. shadows of the event or article you’ve created While business cards may say Professor, Dean, Vice President, Director, Coordinator, and let the leader get the applause or the credit.” MY MENTOR: WALTER C. UTT ^ ] etc., these titles do not fully encompass the important role employees, both faculty When he’d say that in his quiet yet authorita- BY tive voice as he did on infrequent occasion I and staff, play in students’ lives. took it as gospel. At the same time my mind JOE WHEELER, ’64 would always go skittering back to that quiet Like most college students, I was struggling for What’s missing? The title of Mentor. little dove in the tree; quietness while others bedrock between two worlds: the world of my did the talking, getting the glory. family and childhood and that rather fright- As the scholastic quarters mounted up in ening world of adulthood and responsibility. I While the professional responsibilities each employee fulfills each day are vital, number, friendship with Professor Sargent was shy and insecure, doubting whatever gifts Quiet Authority The 1962 Diogenes Lantern these mentors go beyond their duties to form personal relationships with students was added to believability. It came by way of the Creator had entrusted to me. Oh, that was captured this image of Leslie Sargent chatting with his even-ness of demeanor to be sure, but more not my façade, which could veer between the student Dennis Lowrimore. experiencing the transformation that happens during the college years. Mentoring can likely it was his always seeming to be interest- brash and the naïve, but I was the boy/man take place through a formal advising relationship or a more casual exchange with ed in me: what I was doing at the time; what I cowering behind that inconsistent front. My was thinking in terms of my future; who were a teacher, boss, dean, or coach. first role models, my parents, had completed my friends on campus; yes, even who was com- (for better or worse) their job. Unbeknownst “At every meeting on manding my interest over in Graf, or Andre! to me, I was now searching for a new guid- No matter whether the issue is big (What major should I take? Should I ask her to We were – what do we say today – bonding? ing light, friend, inspiration, mentor, hero. I campus wherever we met, Always Sargent would get on the inside, into found all of these in Dr. Walter Utt those many marry me? Where is God in my pain?) or small (How should I handle this stress? What the guts of the wisdom he was throwing my years ago. Sargent, my friend, should I write my paper about? Can you teach me how to do that?) the impact a mentor way: “When you’ve written that sentence, take It is said, “Show me your mentors, and I’ll makes is life-changing. And often the relationships become a lifelong joy for both time to review it: does it make sense, is it a good show you who you will someday be.” I agree, was the soft-spoken link or transition from the previous sentence; in part. I say “in part” because mentoring that mentor and mentee. These relationships inspire, challenge, and provide guidance for is each word spelled correctly? Remember, the churns out mere clones is not real mentoring; teacher driving home the a life of service and integrity. dictionary is your best friend. By the time you real mentors are prospectors seeking to find finish your degree here, your dictionary ought gold within the vast accumulations of shale tidbits of the whole we to be in tatters!” each one houses within. Enter Dr. Utt. In following pages, we read portraits of six mentors, written by individuals who still Outside of class our paths crossed constantly. As chair of the history department, student call ‘education.’” benefit from the lessons they learned through these personal relationships. Told by Sargent was advisor to the Campus Chronicle, advisor, and campus patron saint (term used and I was bound and determined to become PUC students of different generations, they all illustrate the power of wise advice, the advisedly), he was always surrounded by stu- that rag’s star reporter, but when he got done dents—figuratively and sometimes literally gift of a listening ear, and the guidance provided by a Christian example. red-penciling my copy I knew the journey was sitting at his feet—listening and asking ques-

10 ViewPoint | January 2015 ViewPoint | January 2015 11 real Utt endowment is in our hearts and cannot tive nearby, she was an irreverent humorist, al- come mentors to future generations of leaders possibly be measured in mere memory. ways with a snarky comment close to hand for of all kinds and abilities, and to ensure that our “This was Rita teaching Joe Wheeler is editor and compiler of 89 books by the instant and utterly appropriate deflation collective portrait of our singular friend Rita 16 publishers and is one of America’s leading story of oversized egos. The same drawing, though, Hoshino will become a true masterpiece for us the importance of anthologizers. This piece is excerpted from his story also captures her as a humble and innocent all time. “I Can See Him” in his book Heart to Heart Sto- Mouseketeer who was utterly committed to Andrew Schoppe graduated from PUC in 1998. cultivating a deep and ries for Teachers. A graduate from PUC’s history her God and to her church community. Anyone During his time at PUC he served as Student As- department, he earned his Ph.D. in English from who ever witnessed Rita as Ellen White will sociation president and was a student missionary lasting connectedness Vanderbilt University, and inspired by Utt’s exam- completely understand this perspective. This to Japan. He attended UCLA School of Law and ple, spent 34 years as a teacher in high schools and was Rita teaching us to be "wise as serpents and practices in Idaho and California. Andrew and wife with each other so that universities. He and wife Connie live in Colorado. as innocent as doves," and to approach life with Amy Latta, '97, are parents to son Viggo, born on wit and wisdom, but to never abandon soulful May 30. we can not only get the sincerity for cynicism. MY MENTOR: RITA HOSHINO In another pose that I was fortunate to see, love and help we need, ^ ] Rita was a loyal and loving friend, even if she MY MENTOR: BY might "overshare" a confidence or two in the HILARY DICKERSON but so that we can offer ANDREW SCHOPPE, ’98 most well-meaning of ways that mandated ^ ] both forgiveness and a smile. After all, every- BY it as well.” I know just enough about art to say that, to one knew that someone whose nickname was MARTIN SURRIDGE, ’09 paint a portrait, the artist must be able to “Rolodex” was not only extraordinarily well- clearly see how all of the angles, planes, curves, connected, but correspondingly well-informed When people ask me what it was like to attend colors, and textures come together on the face for a good reason, and it would not be much of a liberal arts school like Pacific Union College, of a real person before even a passing likeness an overstatement to say that Rita’s breadth and I usually start off with the benefits of attend- can be rendered on the two dimensions of an depth of knowledge about the lives of her in- ing small classes, taught by knowledgeable and empty canvas. numerable friends and extended family is now friendly professors, with whom it was easy for This is why it is really impossible for me rivaled only by Facebook. This was Rita teach- students to converse, debate, and learn from. to paint a portrait of our friend Rita Hoshino, ing us the importance of cultivating a deep The social studies education that I received at 79, whose sudden and profoundly unfair loss and lasting connectedness with each other as PUC certainly came from within the confines tions, a number content just to be near him and ers he brought back to life. Or that, no matter ’ we've all felt since February. In fact, there is no friends— the “family we choose”— so that we of the chalky classrooms of Irwin Hall, but just to bask in his presence. Perhaps because of his the hells set loose by the Dark Power, God re- artist, and no single perspective, that can possi- can not only get the love and help we need, but as often, it originated within that same build- fragility (he was a hemophiliac and bled easily), mained at the helm. A kind, loving, forgiving, bly capture all of the dimensions, textures, and so that we can offer it as well. ing’s creaky hallways, entryways, and lobbies. we valued his wisdom all the more. empathetic God—He alone being capable of colors that made Rita who she was, much less This brief sketch leaves lots of empty space As a student within the college’s history depart- We’d hear the shuffle of his shoes and the separating motive from act. that will permit them to be reduced to mun- to fill, just as Rita’s loss has left a great void in ment, I remember having stirring religious and tap of his cane long before we’d see him. When Then the bell would ring, the mists of an- dane text on paper. A crude sketch will have our hearts. The great thing is that we can fill political discussions with Paul McGraw in his he finally approached the desk, we’d open our other time would dissolve, the images blur, to do. those spaces by following her example to be- office. He very rarely closed his door, although, tablets, grab a pen, and look up with an air of and contemporary time resume. We’d rue- I first saw Rita as a professional mentor who to be fair, few doors in that aged building shut expectancy. Fools that we were, each time we’d fully glance down at page after page of fever- coached awkward student leaders in the arts very easily. vow that this time, it would be different. And ishly scrawled notes and know for a certainty of leading, following, handling inevitable con- Sometimes, before he had a chance to walk each time it would be the same. Before many that nothing after all was different; our words flicts, and not panicking when even the best- up the stairs to the business department, I moments had passed, we’d have lost all of track could not possibly recapture that magic of be- laid plans failed. As a student officer and, later, took the opportunity to chat with Dan Madrid the department’s newest professor of Ameri- contemporary life and be immersed in another ing there in the past. We’d compare notes and as an advisor, Rita had seen it all happen before: about economics and government bailout poli- can history. The beginning of her time as an time. The past, to him, was always a story—the discover that even verbatim transcripts were every failed event, sudden resignation, blown cies, and on one occasion, when I was a fresh- instructor was certainly not easy, as not long story of unforgettable people. Those worlds lifeless without the visual reality of Dr. Utt’s budget, office romance, and every nervous man, I remember happily talking to Eric An- after she joined, our department suffered the became reality as Dr. Utt peopled them with presence. It was a compensatory gift from God, breakdown. Except, of course, for when she derson, who had just exited Irwin Hall’s north loss of a young man by the name of Luke Ni- flesh and blood. Words he wielded with all the one of a kind. I’ve tried—oh, how I’ve tried!— hadn’t seen it before, but even then, she had a side double doors, about the good grade he had shikawa, who along with three other young finesse of a knight wielding a rapier made of To- to do the same, but I’ve failed every time. It was creative solution, and often more than just one. given me on a paper. PUC students died in a car accident in 2008. ledo tempered steel. Profundities were camou- his gift alone. NO other individual I have ever This was Rita showing us the value of not just “Don’t get too excited. It was only a B,” he told Nishikawa was a history major and a student flaged with wit and understatement; one mo- known has had the power to transport one into experience, but of well-developed and intuitive me, “and you can do better than that.” of Dickerson’s, and just a few weeks before he ment, we’d be vainly trying to hold back tears, a three-dimensional Technicolor past, using creativity in solving the kinds of problems that Those words and many others, spoken by the passed away I remember chatting in her office and another we’d be rolling in the aisles. (His mere words. sometimes require a sideways tilt of the head to professors in Irwin Hall, stuck with me years as Nishikawa waltzed in and dropped off a es- wit was wicked.) We felt we knew Utt’s men Each history class I took from Dr. Utt did even see properly. later because of the challenge they laid down say for one of her classes that so many students and women; even in their mistakes of judg- something to me, strengthened me. Eventually, Rita did not confine her work as a mentor to for me. One professor in particular joined the enjoyed. ment, we understood why they acted the way I changed my major to history. I got Dr. Utt to her office at the Campus Center, and she taught history faculty when I was a senior. Simply put, taking courses from Hilary they did. Out of all this came Dr. Utt’s supreme take me on as his reader, a role I cherished for us much in the way she lived her private life When I knew Professor Hilary Dickerson, Dickerson made you realize that at its essence, gift to us—tolerance. three years, the last one as graduate assistant. as well. She might be sketched as a worldly, so- Wit and Wisdom Rita Hoshino was known for her she went by her maiden name, Hilary Elmen- history was the study of the vibrancy of life, Through it all, we never for a moment Today there is a Walter C. Utt endowed Profes- phisticated woman with a true gift for art and portrayal of Ellen White, and her commitment to God dorf, and I remember Paul McGraw interrupt- and, all too often, the tragedy of death. Her doubted Utt’s basic empathy with the play- sor of History at Pacific Union College, but the and her community. a real knack for trivia. From another perspec- ing a class one afternoon to introduce her as doctoral research and area of specialty was the

12 ViewPoint | January 2015 ViewPoint | January 2015 13 through the specific instances that bring those qualities, so mentors have had huge impact. Now that I’m in college, I often don’t have the benefit of parental advice, so lean on teachers and staff who can provide that support and guidance. Over the years, I’ve had a few solid mentor figures. Currently, I’m blessed to share time with Nancy Lecourt, PUC’s academic dean. When my last mentor, PUC Church’s former youth and worship pastor Jason Decena, ‘XX, moved to the East Coast, I knew I needed an- other resource–man cannot live on bread alone. I approached Dr. Lecourt at a group lunch we were both attending. She hesitated, then asked, “What is mentoring?” We shape the definition of our relationship together, the way every relationship is shaped, but with more verbal- ized goals. Friendships and Faith One of the biggest ways my mentors have im- pacted me in the past is through books. Wheth- history of the atomic bomb and its aftermath, of PUC, she was still teaching me in absentia. er recommending them for me to read on my Bible studies and support guide sisters and to hear Dickerson lecture on the topic was “My cousin Hilary is the smartest person I own, or taking a literary journey together, a somber privilege. know,” my roommate would tell me, “there’s a their preferences in printed word always touch Two of her classes in which I distinctly re- book she recommended to me that we should me in a profound way. Another asset to me is to baptism Emily Mathe member enrolling were American Civil War totally read while you’re here.” how my role models make decisions. I have a and Reconstruction and American Popular Martin Surridge completed his degree in history terribly difficult time trying to make impor- Culture. Both courses were equally fascinat- with an emphasis in American history. He is mar- tant choices, and I constant look to them for n May 31, Pacific Union College cele- “The friends I made at PUC are all very kind and loving, especially ing, but I appreciated the opportunity to study ried to Lauren Peterson and the two live in Belling- advice on how to do so. Because of Dr. Lecourt’s brated a momentous journey of faith at pop culture in particular, as it tends to be an ham, Wash., where Surridge teaches English at Lyn- position with PUC, I knew she has had to deal O the Majestic church service, when Pro- when I was in need of help.” often-overlooked aspect of historical studies. den Christian School. with a lot of tough decisions, which is part of fessor of Old Testament Jean Sheldon baptized Dickerson was my advisor for my senior thesis. why I asked her to be my mentor. I also knew sisters Crystal and Tina Lin into the Seventh- “She showed us her great love and care for us, an extreme output of time and energy, Crys- She carefully edited my paper, correcting half a she had been an English professor who had as- day Adventist Church. and she also showed us Jesus’ love by her acts.” tal was able to compose and perform all three dozen capitalization errors, and she even hired MY MENTOR: NANCY LECOURT signed C.S. Lewis (my personal favorite author), At the ages of 15 and 13, Crystal and Tina The women’s ministry, which met in Graf Hall movements by the time of her senior recital. ^ ] me as an office worker and grader during my se- BY which gave me another excuse to initiate the were sent to school in the United States for a every Tuesday, also welcomed the Lins into “My composition, Metamorphosis, is dedicated to nior year despite my grammatical misgivings. I conversation. year. When they returned to Taiwan, a year of their midst, and even hosted the reception for God, and it helps me to have more trust in Him always enjoyed the time spent in her office dis- MADELINE MILLER, ‘15 Through my relationship with Dr. Lecourt absence from school had placed a nearly insur- Crystal’s senior recital. “The friends I made at because it was a miracle to finish it on time and and others, I’ve also found that there are not cussing war, race, and gender as they related to Many people have asked me, “What is mentor- mountable educational roadblock before them. PUC are all very kind and loving, especially express the true feeling that I really wanted,” many students who benefit from a formal American history, and she graciously granted ing?” According to my personal definition, it’s After searching for any school in Taiwan that when I was in need of help,” stated Tina. “Peo- stated Crystal. “After finishing my composi- spiritual mentor, and I’d like to help others to me an opportunity to study the American Civ- a mesh of life advice, career counseling, and would take them, they were finally introduced ple respect each other—no differences in gen- tion and my recital, I feel no more fear of any- have access to the amazing wisdom that our il Rights Movement and Black Panthers in an emotional accountability, smashed together in to a small international school that taught der, race, or what you believe; they treat people thing and I have more trust in myself and God.” staff and faculty here at PUC can share. We’re independent study that occupied several hours one person who will pray with me and remind in English, called Taipei Adventist Prepara- equally.” Tina and Crystal also had regular Religion professor Jean Sheldon was also an hoping to start a mentoring program in winter of what was supposed to be her summer break. me to keep looking up. But then, everyone’s re- tory Academy. At this school, Crystal and Tina Bible studies with Rosalie and Heidi Rasmus- instrumental force for good in the sisters’ lives, of 2015 called Looking Up. The bond between I suppose that one of the highest compli- lationship is going to be a little different. read the Bible for the very first time. The staff sen, a mother and daughter who teach in the opening up Seventh-Day Adventist teachings mentor and mentee is one that can never be ments I could pay Dickerson would be to say Growing up, I always had a few people who pointed Crystal, who was interested in the field department of music. with them and helping them understand the broken, and I want more students to be able that in the years before she arrived at PUC, I spoke more into my life than others, some in- of health and medicine, to the educational op- Crystal and Tina both decided to represent complications of the Bible and a personal rela- to experience it. I’m grateful for the input Dr. typically considered myself primarily a stu- formally–casual conversations after church or portunities at PUC. Both the sisters decided to their spiritual journeys through creative tionship with God. After taking Dr. Sheldon’s Lecourt and others have had in my life, and dent of world history, but the way she and Mc- a meeting–and some very intentionally–taking come to PUC so they could remain together at and original projects; Crystal wrote a three- religion classes and studying with her weekly, that it provides an opportunity to reach into Graw taught American history got me hooked. time apart every week to stare into lukewarm school. movement musical piece, and Tina created an both sisters decided to have her baptize them the lives of other students as well. Months after leaving PUC, I moved to Walla coffee or wait in hour-long lines at the best At PUC, Crystal and Tina met many people artistic book. About her project, Tina said, “I before they graduated. Madeline Miller is a communication major and Walla, Wash., and became roommates with the restaurant we could think of. In high school, I who helped shape their knowledge of Christi- learned that if God gives me a talent, I should student in the Honors Program. She works in the brother of summer camp coworker, who ended never really wanted to listen to my parents, so anity. Their friend Jancie Clark, wife of former use it, especially to bring people joy and glorify Chaplain’s Office as the student director for world up becoming a groomsman at my wedding. It if I was going to stay on track spiritually and Professor of Chemistry Richard Clark, was Him.” Her sister decided to combine her senior missions and coordinates PUC’s Life Groups pro- turned out that this young man was a cousin emotionally, it was going to have to come from the first person to study the Bible with them recital with an expression of how much she gram. She is from Burbank, Calif. of Dickerson’s, and even though I was now someone else. I’ve always appreciated having at PUC. “Whenever Tina and I had worries or had grown in spirit and character since coming hundreds of miles removed from the campus experience and insight without having to go stress, she would be there for us,” said Crystal. to PUC. Although the musical piece demanded

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Week of Welcome Concludes in Service

As classes began on September 22, both new and returning students started the school year right with the annual Week of Welcome celebrations. Through an array of social, spiritual, and academic events, the PUC community was reunited following summer vacation. The first week of the school year concluded with a special weekend of collegenews service opportunities, giving students the chance to give back to the community surrounding PUC’s Napa Valley home. The events were enjoyed by 1,634 students on the Angwin campus, the highest on-campus enrollment tin 19 years. Adding off-campus programs such as the RN-BSN program in Napa brings the college's total enrollment to 1,674 students. To start off the week, students filled the campus mall on Monday Puffins and Polar Biology for “A Taste of San Francisco” welcome back dinner. Ana Delgado, a junior, was excited to see all the new faces on campus at the celebration. “I’m looking forward to seeing even more diversity on Students experience Alaskan ecosystem campus than before because of all the freshmen. There’s a lot more people so it feels like a bigger campus family,” she said. Tuesday’s Grizzly bears, Dall sheep, moose, and events included a Pioneers volleyball game, and Wednesday night was orcas are unusual college classmates. full of fun with pizza, popcorn, and a movie in the Campus Center. Inspiring Creativity at the Pacific Union College students enrolled After students finished their courses on Friday, they headed up in this summer’s Polar Biology class valley to help clean backyards and other take care of other home 24th Publication Workshop encountered these animals and more repair as part of Rebuilding Calistoga. The service event was hindered as the thriving Alaskan ecosystem by hail and rain, but experienced a successful turnout in the following Budding journalists, designers, videographers, and editors from became their classroom during an 11- weekends, and will continue helping Angwin’s neighboring town throughout California and Hawaii travelled to Pacific Union day immersion into true field biology. throughout the year. College for the 24th annual Publication Workshop September 2-4, After flying from San Francisco to Friday evening, students enjoyed academic pre-vespers before 2014. The workshop provided high school and junior high students Anchorage, PUC biology professors filling the PUC Church Sanctuary to hear a message from Jonathan with training and inspiration to make their academy yearbooks, Floyd Hayes and Scott Herbert led their Henderson, campus chaplain. After a good night’s rest and Sabbath newspapers, and other publications shine. students to the city of Seward and on church services, students headed to Clearlake to provide food and Students from the 20 academies that attended returned to their to Denali National Park. The course essential supplies to the homeless. Before the trip, students prepped schools with what Publication Workshop director Milbert Mariano focused on the natural history of the and sorted nonperishable food items. After packing the vans and describes as “targeted, practical training and useful tips for region; students observed and studied loading up, bags full of food were distributed to a homeless camp jumpstarting yearbooks, newspapers, and video yearbooks.” Students plants and animals first-hand in their and a nearby park where the homeless gather. A hot meal was also learned how to utilize design and photography software; strengthen natural setting. provided. writing, design, and photography skills; and edit video yearbooks. Living in relatively close quarters Sunday morning, students started working early packing meals Industry professionals and PUC professors, including recent educator with the native wildlife and with Stop Hunger Now, an organization that focuses on ending world of the year John Nunes, presented the training sessions. Nunes, experiencing the immediacy of the hunger. Teams measured and poured food into packets while others a professor of business administration, led workshops on project environment were incredible learning sealed and weighed the bags for shipping. The meals go anywhere management and team building for publication editors. opportunities. “Being able to see and experience the sights and sounds huge mountains everywhere! It was and is simply immense and awe- from the Philippines to Afghanistan. Overall, students packed over “Be consistent and simple,” were the lessons Rheanna Garcia took of Alaska firsthand is a much better learning experience than looking inspiring,” said Herbert. The class took a nine-hour boat tour through 10,000 dried meals, each full of nutritious rice, soy, and fortified away from the Workshop. Garcia, the designer of San Fernando Valley at photos and videos in the classroom,” explained Hayes. “You can’t the Kenai Fjords National park near Seward, where many of them saw vegetables. Academy’s yearbook, appreciated the presenters’ real-world advice. forget watching salmon spawn while wading in a frigid river, a killer remarkable species of polar animals for the very first time, as well as a With student association events, an open mic night, and the flurry “They were really helpful since they were all designers who knew whale swimming right under your boat, or clown-like horned puffins cave-in on the Northwestern Glacier. of academic and residence hall activities added to the schedule, the what they were doing,” she said. perched on narrow ledges of an island cliff.” Exploring Alaska on the road, the ocean and white water, rugged first week of the year was certainly full. Sammy Martinez, a returning Cambria Wheeler Sophomore environmental studies major Dylan Turner said the hiking trails, and steep rock faces, was an immense experience for both senior who spent the last year studying abroad in Spain, said, “The trip significantly helped him broaden his understanding of ecology students and teachers. “I would imagine that [the students] gained an week’s activities were done in such a way that made it easy to hang out through direct interaction with the environment. “It’s one thing to appreciation for the sheer magnitude of the land up there,” remarked with old friends, and also make new ones.” see or read about such places and experiences on a presentation or in Herbert. Amanda Navarrete a book,” he stated. “But when you have the opportunity to live in it, Emily Mathe there’s nothing quite like it.” The PUC travelers will not soon forget the breathtaking scenery of the mountains, ocean, and tundra. “Upon arrival in Seward, looking over Resurrection Bay—the enormity of the bay and the

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Elissa Kido Speaks on academic highlights

Education Success Leo Ranzolin, Pacific Union College’s guest for the October 23 installment of the professor Colloquy Speakers Series was Elissa Kido, Ph.D. Each fall, the special of Biblical Adventist Heritage Colloquy celebrates PUC’s Adventist identity and studies, has history, and Kido’s presentation on how the Adventist educational an article system produces developed, prepared individuals who are destined for in support success was especially relevant for the students and faculty gathered of women’s ordination in an in the PUC Church Sanctuary. upcoming issue of Andrews Kido, ’64, is a professor of education at La Sierra University and University Seminary Studies. director of the Center for Research on Adventist Education and the Ranzolin is happy to see the CognitiveGenesis research project. Kido’s presentation, “How to Predict article go to print “given the Success,” focused on the effects of Adventist education and how every current vigorous discussion on student at PUC has the potential to be a success. women’s ordination.” In her presentation, Kido referenced Martin Doblmeier’s film The Blueprint, a documentary exploring how the Adventist school system PUC Helps after the Napa became a model for educational reform. (PUC had screened The Professor of Blueprint the night of Wednesday, October 22.) In the CognitiveGenesis Education Earthquake study directed by Kido, tests administered to over 800 Adventist Jim Roy gave schools between 2006 and 2009 showed students in Adventist schools the keynote After the magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Napa Valley consistently outperforming the national average in all grades and in address at on August 24, many buildings were damaged, fires sparked, and all subjects. the Glasser hundreds of people lost valuable belongings as well as power to their International homes. Schools and businesses shut down as people worked to restore Emily Mathe Convocation Features Conference in Toronto on July order in their homes and recover from the initial shock of the quake. 9. He shared a behind-the- In response to this state of disaster, Pacific Union College sent groups scenes look at the creation of his Glasser biography, of volunteer helpers to assist those in downtown Napa who had Pioneering Surgeon Champion of Choice. suffered the most damage. Biology Class Enjoys Albion

Michelle Rai, PUC professor of communication, directed the For a week in early August, Professor of Biology Aimee Wyrick- volunteer groups towards those who needed the most help clearing Brownworth took the students in her Biological Foundations summer Leonard Bailey and hauling debris from their homes—particularly seniors who class to PUC’s Albion Retreat and Learning Center on the Mendocino Ross Winkle, professor of weren’t able to move the heavy rubble. “One thing that stood out to coast. The class, which focused heavily on understanding species New Testament, presented a me was the willingness of this community to help,” stated Rai. “We diversity, implemented outdoor, hands-on lab sessions so students Inspiring students to lead paper entitled “The End of the had a couple in their seventies volunteer, as well as a couple with their could see how plants and animals had adapted to their environment. ‘Emerald’ nine-year-old daughter. The people they helped were literally in tears, “The students’ understanding was improved because they could Rainbow,” thanking me for the assistance because they felt so overwhelmed.” about actually see what these animals deal with and the adaptation became PUC’s student body, from excited freshmen to seasoned seniors, packed into the PUC Church on September Ben Speegle, from the Office of Service, Justice, and Missions, went imagery in an obvious outcome,” said Wyrick. 25 to attend the first gathering of fall quarter’s Colloquy Speaker Series. The Opening Convocation speaker with each volunteer group to provide assistance wherever needed: Revelation, at Biomathematics major Taleah Tyrell appreciated the opportunity to was Leonard Bailey, M.D. helping to clean up debris from many homes; using a pick-up truck the European get an up-close view of the organisms. “It was great to go to a place and Dr. Bailey and his wife, Nancy, R.N., began their presentation discussing what makes someone a pioneer. from Facilities Management to take broken furniture, glass, etc., to Association see these organisms we had spent hours memorizing in their natural On whether ordinary people would be able to become pioneers in new areas, Dr. Bailey was encouraging, dump sites; and cleaning up Napa Christian Campus of Education so of Biblical habitat,” she stated. “It’s one thing to memorize; it’s a completely yet practical. “Pioneering doesn’t happen by accident,” he explained. “It may not be for everybody.” He students could return for classes. “Additionally we provided, when we Studies conference during the different thing to see the animals.” emphasized that those striving to become pioneers must be willing to make difficult choices, prove their could, peace of mind to the individuals and families we served, giving international meeting of the Wyrick also took her class on field trips to nearby Mendocino and leadership, and, above all, have an eager curiosity for how to make the world better. “Everyone in this room them an opportunity to talk to someone about the earthquake, as well Society of Biblical Literature Fort Bragg for more labs. “The week in Albion really made the subject has pioneering potential,” Dr. Bailey affirmed to his audience. at the University of Vienna in as asserting to the community that PUC cares,” said Speegle. of biology come to life,” stated Charles De Guzman, a sophomore In 1984, the eyes of the world were on Dr. Bailey and Loma Linda University when he performed the first Austria in July. Walter Collins, along with the staff of alumni and advancement, biophysics major. infant heart transplantation on the baby known as Baby Fae, replacing her defective heart with one from a joined the cleanup volunteers at Napa Christian. “We found that Recently, the Albion campus has often been used to facilitate baboon. Although Baby Fae lived only 20 days after the operation, the procedure revolutionized the field of working together to help Napa Christian brought us joy, and we spent photography and visual arts retreats, but the Biological Foundations congenital heart surgery; Dr. Bailey performed the first successful human-to-human heart transplantation some good hours working and laughing together,” stated Collins. “We field trip is one step in a gradual process to bring more science classes just one year later. were overwhelmed with the gratitude that Napa Christian teachers, back to Albion. “I am working with the Academic Dean and several staff, and parents expressed to us for the help.” PUC professors to offer summer courses at Albion in the future,” Emily Mathe Emily Mathe concluded Wyrick. “We want students and professors to know that Albion is a rich resource and a wonderful place to learn.” Emily Mathe

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Fall Revival Authentic spiritual experience was shared by students during the annual fall week of spiritual emphasis.

Intramurals Friendly competition, first downs, and End Hunger Now On the first Sunday of the new school year, students packaged 10,000 nutrition-dense high fives are familiar elements of fall quarter flag meals to be distributed to those in hunger around the world. football games.

Welcome Back Party Students filled the Campus Mall for the party, greeting old friends and making new ones.

Parallax The Rasmussen Art Gallery exhibited the work Fly-In The Angwin Airport was host to a day celebrating flying—including a flour-bombing contest—at the of over 20 alumni photographers—including Brian Kyle, Virgil O. Parrett Field Annual Fly-In on October 5. ‘04—in both digital and physical display. Fall Festival Members of the Student Organization of Latinos (SOL Club) show off Angwin to Angwish Over 300 runners hit the college’s trails and their sonrisas. conquered Angwish Hill at the 2014 event, a revival of the popular race of 1970s and 1980s.

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PUC a College of Distinction Pacific Union College has been honored as a College of Distinction for the 2014-2015 school year. PUC is one of a select group of colleges to earn this prestigious designation, based on its excellence in Four Distinctions: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant campus communities, and successful outcomes. High school college counselors and educators nominate colleges and universities for recognition by Colleges of Distinction, which then evaluates each school based on qualitative and quantitative research. alumninews The colleges and universities are not ranked and instead are members Class Notes, Births, Weddings, and In Memory of a consortium of other equally impressive schools. “It is an honor to be recognized as a college that excels in providing a student-focused education,” shares PUC Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing Jennifer Tyner. “In keeping with PUC’s latest book, The Called … the mission, we are committed to offering our students an excellent Class Notes Chosen, the 27th book he has Christ-centered education that prepares them for productive lives of authored, is available in seven Teresa Reeve, ’82 useful human service and uncompromising personal integrity.” languages online at www. First woman associate dean of Colleges of Distinction looks beyond rankings and test scores with 1940 thecalledthechosen.com. a selection process that reviews such factors as the school’s first year Gertrude (Geraty) Hardcastle, Andrews Seminary experience, general education program, experiential components ‘40s, shares, “I recommend of the curriculum, the strategic plan and alumni success and PUC for anyone wishes to In July, Teresa Reeve, associate professor satisfaction. Pacific Union College is one of 20 institutions of higher help keep PUC’s spirit alive.” 1970 of New Testament at Andrews University, learning in California selected as a College of Distinction, and is also A great example of the PUC The Inland Empire magazine was appointed associate dean of the Honors Students Discover recognized as a Christian College of Distinction. spirit, Gertrude attended PUC’s of Southern California has Andrews University Seventh-day Cambria Wheeler campus in Angwin and studied recently published a “Top Adventist Theological Seminary in Beauty in Florence Berrien Springs, Mich. Reeve, who nursing “at the San” (now St. Doctors” edition of physicians Where better to view the work of the masters than in the hub of Helena Hospital) in Deer Park. from a nationwide survey graduated from PUC with a bachelor’s in European artistic ingenuity itself? That’s exactly what 15 students She will be 99 years old on of about 340,000 physicians education, is the first woman to serve as in Pacific Union College’s Honors Program did this summer when Young Students Preview March 29, 2015. conducted by The Center for associate dean. spending four intensive weeks studying art in Florence, Italy. The the Study of Services. Among summer seminar abroad was a combination of lectures, artistic the physicians named by the “Reeve’s appointment is especially significant because she is the College at PacificQuest 2014 first female associate dean in seminary history,” said Jiří Moskala, assignments, and tours aiming to provide the students with a magazine are a number of comprehensive and contextual idea of “Beauty” (the course’s title) Academically outstanding students in grades seven to nine got a 1960 Pacific Union College alumni. seminary dean, in a statement released by Andrews University. from the medieval age to Modernism. weeklong taste of college life from July 20-25 at PacificQuest, PUC’s Robert Evans, ’65, is now PUC alums among doctors “This is an historical nomination, and I am glad I can play a part “The trip was a once in a lifetime experience to actively learn about annual summer program. During the week, the 19 PacificQuest retired after serving Adventist of Loma Linda University in it. With this appointment comes unique diversity in our art and the pursuit of beauty,” said senior Spanish and music student campers lived on-campus and experienced college-level coursework. education for 25 years. Bob Health system include: seminary.” Rachel Veszpeller. “I learned first-hand how to see ordinary objects “The mission behind PacificQuest is to provide academically gifted served as a principal in the Richard Applegate II, ’78, how an artist might see them. And to get to know art in Italy was junior-high students with an opportunity to collaboratively explore Pacific Union, after which he anesthesiology; Kenneth Jutzy, After graduating from PUC, Reeve taught in Adventist and incredible.” topics that they may not have the opportunity to engage in otherwise and his wife went to Korea, att. ‘73, cardiology; Richard Montessori schools for ten years and earned an M.A. in “Once again, the Honors seminar students proved to be a resilient within the traditional school curriculum—all while getting a small where he worked as an English Catalano, ’73, general educational and developmental psychology from Andrews. She and gracious group,” stated Professor of Modern Languages Sylvia taste of PUC campus culture!” shared PacificQuest Academic Director teacher and an academic surgery; Ingrid Blomquist, received her M.Div. and Ph.D. at Andrews, where she teaches Rasi-Gregorutti. Rasi-Gregorutti organized the museum tours and day Tauva Hellie. dean for three years. Bob was ’77, infectious disease; and in the New Testament department. An author of numerous trips outside Florence while also serving as a much-needed translator, Students participated in two courses, a core class and an elective widowed in 2011, and now lives Michelle Loh, ’85, pediatrics. articles, Reeve has served on a number of Seventh-day Adventist and Alexander Carpenter taught the academic element. (The course option. This year’s core class was Music and Storytelling, taught by in Sonora, Calif. Church and seminary committees, including the Biblical was Carpenter’s last as an instructor of art history at PUC.) “I enjoyed Rachelle Davis, professor of music and chair of the department of Other PUC alumni named by Research Institute Committee, the Theology of Ordination Study seeing what each member of this variously talented group brought music. The course explored the fundamental elements that are used to Ken McFarland, ’67, has the magazine as Top Doctors Committee, and the Seminary Deans’ Council. to this summer’s seminar,” said Rasi-Gregorutti. “As always, it was express emotion and tell stories through music. retired from his position as are: James Munson, ’74; great fun to provide orientation to the language, culture, and physical In addition to the Music and Storytelling course, students chose vice president for editorial at Lawrence Robinson, att. ‘81; In Andrews’ press release, Reeve shared her plans for her new space." between The Legacy of Graphic Design: Leave Your Mark and Physics: Pacific Press. A graduate of Larry Potts, ’69; Lawrence position. “My central focus will be to work closely with the dean Beyond a Mere Observation, both challenging and inspiring options Clark, ’75; Berneva Adams, to pursue, in increasingly effective ways, our mission of preparing Emily Mathe PUC’s theology department, he for the budding intellectuals in attendance. “Physics was very spent his career as an Adventist ’68; William Smith, ’56; effective leaders to make disciples in preparation for Jesus’ interesting because of all the experiments,” shared Jonathan Watson, pastor and editor. He is Allen Hwang, att. 83s; Victor soon coming,” she commented. “I especially hope to prioritize a sophomore at Escondido Adventist Academy. enjoying retirement, especially Ching, ’73; and Christopher preparing students to work in a diverse, multicultural church by Tsai, ’90. providing training, experiences, and a diverse faculty that can Cambria Wheeler doting on his children and grandchildren. McFarland’s serve as the needed educators and role models.”

22 ViewPoint | January 2015 ViewPoint | January 2015 23 the publication of his book In May 2014, Brenda L. Cult and Character. Moreover, (Pfeiffer) Boyd, ’82, received weddings alumni events births with his authorship of the her doctorate in leadership Ethan James NIV Application Commentary: from Andrews University. Maveric Daylene Cliff Rusch, Anderson, Leviticus, Numbers, published Boyd is currently an assistant Mark your calendars for Manuel, Alexander, ‘80, and Ada son of Ruth by Zondervan, he became the professor and the program son of att. ’08, Funes, ‘97, in (Fitzpatrick) first Seventh-day Adventist to director for the medical Gemmabele and Michael Smartsville, Homecoming 2015!! Anderson, ’02, have written a volume in a non- radiography program at Loma (Querol) Moodie in Grizzly Flats, Calif. Calif. 9-7-14 and Donald Seventh-day Adventist Bible April 17-19, 2015 Manuel, ’04, Linda University. 1-4-2014 Anderson of and Alexis Manuel, ’05, of commentary series. Bend, Ore. 5-9-14 Join us for a weekend of memories at your College on the Haward, Calif. 9-26-14 Hannah Mountain! Though he hasn’t been on Burkhardt, Sean Metherell, ’05, is a new Maverick Atticus campus since returning 1990 ’10, and Brian associate at the Denver, Colo., Darrel Arend, Honored Classes: 1955, 1965, 1975, and 1990 Tobin from two years as a student Marc Raphael Sr., ’90, Bunch in offices of law firm Faegre Baker son of Amber Park, son missionary in Korea, Tom Angwin, Calif. Dominguez- pastor for children and youth Daniels. In 2014, Metherell Friday, April 17 of Timothy Becraft, ’74, says he still has at the Mt. Rubidoux Seventh- 6-22-14 received a law degree from the Arend, ‘06, and Oh, ’96, • Join us for the Honored Alumni Dinner, a special event PUC “in the fiber of his being day Adventist Church, University of Pennsylvania Tom Arend of and Audree honoring our 2015 Honored Alumni Award recipients ever since.” was ordained to the gospel Jesse Law School, a master’s degree Cotati, Calif. 8-13-14 “Tonya” Damyeun Park, • Be inspired at a Homecoming Vespers featuring James Appel, ministry during a recent Camacho, from the University’s School missionary doctor to Liberia ’01, of Bar Harbor, Maine. ’05, and Eva Alaric Linda Nielsen, ’79, became Sabbath afternoon services of Medicine, and a certificate 6-27-14 Esquivel, ’13, Braden a registered nurse after of a large convention of the in management from the Sabbath, April 18 in Angwin, Currier, son graduating from PUC. She now black ministries department University’s Wharton School. • Jon Dybdahl, Ph.D., ’65, will deliver a the sermon for a Everett Calif. 8-31-14 of Brandon works as a Clinical Application of the Southeastern California Before his law career, Metherell special PUC Alumni Sabbath program. Dybdahl is one of Tyson Currier, ’04, Manager for Samaritan Conference of Adventists. was a licensed financial advisor the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s foremost experts on Qualls, Jonathan and Mandy Health Services’ Informatics and oversaw major gifts at a mission service son of Marc is currently completing a Groschel, ’10, Currier of Lacey, Wash. 6-28-14 Department. She makes her • Catch up with friends at the PUC Alumni Luncheon Tyson master’s in theological studies and Trisha cancer center. home in Salem, Ore. • Celebrate a milestone year at the Honored Class Parties Qualls, ’07, and Candice at La Sierra University. Nichols, ’14, Lucien (Seyfang) Qualls, ’06, of in Rancho Tyler Kraft, 05, Blas Gomez, Look for more information soon about this special weekend Martinez, Calif. 10-2-14 Dustin R. Jones, ‘98, is now Cucamonga, was ordained son of Jose celebrating Pioneer Spirit! director of the marketing Calif. 4-27-14 on Sabbath, Erik Gomez, 1980 Paisley communication department at June 21, at the att. ’06, Ella Loree K. Sutton, ’81, was Kalispell Regional Healthcare, Jacquelyn Lodi Fairmont and Marisa Zurkic, appointed New York City’s headquartered in Kalispell, Hewitt, Seventh-day (Fiorello) Gomez, ’09, of Upcoming Events daughter new commissioner of veterans’ ’03, and Adventist Church during Washington, DC. 4-4-14 Mo. Most recently, Jones was of Daniel affairs by Mayor Bill de Christopher his last worship service as Pacific Union College offers a rich and varied calendar of the associate director of public Zurkic, Blasio on August 18. Sutton, relations for Loma Linda Cisper in an associate pastor there. In activities throughout the school year, featuring lectures by Sofia ’11, and Rayna (Duran) a retired U.S. Army brigadier University Health. Caspar, Calif. July, he took on a new role as distinguished speakers and award-winning authors, concerts by Alessandra Zurkic, ’12, of Sacramento, general and a board certified 9-28-14 pastor of the Tracy Seventh- renowned musicians, gallery exhibitions by local and national Heath, Calif. 8-24-12 artists, and more. PUC Alumni are especially invited to the daughter psychiatrist, was appointed day Adventist Church. After David G. Lowenstein, att. following cultural events. Find full details and additional events of Justin to help veterans facing completing his master of ’64, and Karen L. McCloskey, at puc.edu/calendar. Heath, ’07, unemployment, 2000 divinity at Andrews University ’66, in Meridian, Idaho. 9-7-14 and Angelina homelessness, Entjik Jeffrie, ’00, works as a (where he met his wife, Crystal January 17-February 8 Rasmussen Art Gallery: Critters— Heath of Forestville, Calif. and mental Hechanova), Kraft served as web project manager at the U.S. Brandon Mylette Welch and Nancy Winn 4-27-14 Roy Gane, ’77, has recently health struggles. interim campus chaplain at Pharmacopeial Convention Monty, ’10, been awarded one of the Sutton is a mental PUC. February 14-March 15 Rasmussen Art Gallery: New headquarters in Rockville, Md. and Brita Jaxon Tadao Work—PUC Visual Arts Faculty coveted Siegfried H. Horn health and Widmer, att. King, son of Lem Garcia, ’09, February 14 Hans Hielscher Organ Recital Excellence in Research & brain injuries specialist who After serving ’12, in Calistoga, Calif. 7-20-14 is the new Tara Higa, Creative Scholarship by served in the Gulf War and for three years lead pastor of the Vallejo February 21 PUC Church: Dan Jackson Speaks ’06, and Andrews University, Berrien has received numerous honors as a chaplain Guillermo Central church in Vallejo, February 22 Fine Arts Series: Andreas Klein, Eric King of Springs, Mich. Gane, a professor over her distinguished career, “Wally” Calif. He began the new post Piano Waleska, Ga. 11-14-13 and boys’ dean of Hebrew Bible and ancient including a Bronze Star. “With Peralta, ’12, July 2014 after serving as an March 5 Colloquy Speaker Series: Loree at Enterprise Near Eastern languages at the General Sutton at the helm of and Samantha associate pastor of the Grand Sutton, ‘81 David López Academy in university, is the author of 10 this office, I’m confident our Angeles, ’13, in Redlands, Advent Seventh-day Adventist Decker, son of Kansas, Tim McMillen, ’01, March 7 PUC Choral Concert and PUC books, 29 chapters of different city will continue to serve our Calif. 8-24-14 Church in Oakland, Calif., Orchestra Concert Lisa Decker- accepted a call to serve as the López, ’08, books, eight articles for veterans with the compassion associate pastor at the Grass since 2009. March 8 PUC Symphonic Wind Ensemble Tim and Ismael encyclopedias, and 58 articles and care they deserve,” de Valley Seventh-day Adventist Concert Rasmussen, López Ramirez for professional and academic Blasio said as he announced Church. He was ordained ’13, and March 15 Jennifer Hunt Flute Recital of Sagunto, Spain. 8-2-14 journals. He has attained Sutton’s appointment. Sutton there on Sabbath evening, Brittany international recognition as will visit PUC to speak for the September 13. one of the foremost scholars Colloquy Speaker Series on DePas, ’13, Want to stay current on all the PUC Alumni events? Update your in Wilson, Mich. 7-20-14 email address at puc.edu/alumni for the latest news! in the book of Leviticus with March 5.

24 ViewPoint | January 2015 ViewPoint | January 2015 25 2010 and dozens of great-and great- leave a legacy Later he served as a hospital principal, and educational great grandchildren. administrator in Japan and superintendent in Arizona, Jack Sherman, 1939-2014 Danny Hopgood, ’10, is one of Malaysia. He and his wife California, and Oregon. He is 16 nurses nationally to receive Winifred S. (Nakamoto) A Gift That Gives Back returned to the United States survived by his daughter, A man focused on service a Future Oshita, ’38, died December in 1969. Eljer is survived by Rhonda Griswold; his son, of Nursing 15, 2013, in Monterey Park, Charitable Gift Annuities his two daughters, Linda Marvin; four grandchildren; Jack Leal Sherman Scholars Calif. She served as a teacher Jensen and Yvonne Truby; and four great-grandchildren. passed away peacefully, program at Hawaiian Mission Academy By Herb Ford, '54 four grandsons; and his great- surrounded by family, award. The and later as the principal of San grandchildren. Joy Erlene (McCoy) Withrow, at his home in Angwin scholarship Gabriel Academy Elementary. “They even take it to the bank for me,” I wrote some time ago about att. ’47, a retired Adventist on August 2, 2014. He program, She is survived by her son how happy I was (and still am) with the $20,000 Charitable Gift Elaine L. Waller, ’42, a Book Store manager, died was 75 years old. Jack spearheaded by the Robert Roy, daughter Joanne, two Annuity I took out with Pacific Union College back in 2005. former librarian at the James August 5, 2014, in Yountville, was born in Cedar Lake, Wood Johnson Foundation is grandchildren, and ten great White Library at Andrews Calif. She was born on February Mich., on April 25,1939, aimed at increasing the number grandchildren. I’d be writing those same words again today nine years later, but University, died on July 3, 2014, 26, 1929, in Milton, Ore. to John (Jack) and Grace of nurses holding doctorates. because curiosity has recently gotten the best of me I now have in Stevensville, Mich. She was During part of her retirement Sherman. In 1941, his even better news: my annuity’s payments-to-me-record shows Hopgood, a doctoral student in Edwin Westby Amyes, born on August 29, 1918, in the years, Joy served as an office family moved to Angwin, that I’ve received nearly $11,000.00 in the quarterly payments the University of Cincinnati ’41, a neurological surgeon, American sector of Panama. worker for the Napa Valley where Jack attended that are sent to my bank just like clockwork! Can you imagine College of Nursing, will receive died September 9, 2014, in During the latter part of her Adventist Retirement Estates in Pacific Union College that, I’ve received back well over half of the original amount of Lynwood, Calif. He was born long career as a librarian, Elaine Yountville. She is survived by (PUC) Elementary School an award of $75,000, as well my gift annuity to PUC! as mentoring and leadership in Edinburgh, Scotland. A focused on the music portion of her daughter, Kathy; her sons and PUC Preparatory veteran of U.S. Army service in the library. Dean, Doug, and Bob; seven School. He went on to development. As I now near 87 years, my doctor tells me I’m good to go for X grandchildren; and eight great- PUC and graduated with World War II, Edwin received number of years into the future; so who knows, I may even live numerous awards and honors long enough for that entire $20,000 gift I made to my alma mater Jose Nessim, ’44, died July 26, grandchildren. a bachelor’s in industrial including the Exceptional to come back to me! And the good thing about those payments 2014. He was born on October technology in 1963. Soon and Distinguished Service is they’re guaranteed to be the same every quarter whether the 28, 1922, in Asuncion, Paraguay. Loella May (Tonn) Kennedy, after, he married Lois Jensen, a schoolteacher. The newlyweds Your Update Award from the Congress stock market goes up or down. Guaranteed! After graduating from PUC ‘47, who was born in Bowden, moved to Lincoln, Neb., where Jack worked as a maintenance of Neurological Surgeons he earned his medical degree N.D., May 21, 1927, died on specialist at the furniture factory affiliated with Union Here (CSNS) and the CSNS Leibrock And all the while, because PUC invested that $20,000 wisely, from Loma Linda University. In August 15, 2014, in Sacramento, College. Four years later, Jack accepted a job in the maintenance Lifetime Achievement Award the gift annuity is earning even as they send me my quarterly 1949, he became a Diplomat of Calif. In the early 1960s, Loella department at PUC. He served PUC in this role for 37 years. Let us know about your for his tireless dedication to payments. Of course, when both my wife and I have passed away, the National Board of Medical and her now deceased husband adventures, jobs, and family! neurological medicine. Edwin PUC won’t be returning the payments to us anymore. PUC will Examiners and practiced in Jack were in medical service in Following retirement in 2004, he remained busy with volunteer Class Notes come from a variety is survived by his wife, Louise, then receive the remainder of the annuity amount. Then my gift Lake Tahoe, Calif. He moved Manila, the Philippines. She work around Angwin. He had a true spirit of service, and of sources, but we like it best and his children, Nina and will really start helping the college move forward in its Christian to Los Angeles in 1954 where is survived by her daughters spent many hours at Angwin Community Services as part of when they come from you. Christopher. mission. he helped create the obstetrics/ Sandra Alain and Pamela the leadership team–even up until two weeks before his death. [email protected] gynecology residency program Scheideman; her son, J. Rodney Jack was passionate about helping people in need, and his Ejler E. Jensen, ’42, If your age is over 60, you really need to take a look at a no- generosity and kindness made him a beloved member of the puc.edu/alumni/news-memories the at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Kennedy; two grandchildren; first Seventh-day Adventist obligation analysis of what a charitable gift annuity can do for and her sister, Elaine Owens. community. He loved God, his family, and his church. He is 707-965-6303 missionary to Okinawa, died you. A telephone call to Eckhard Hubin or his associate, Karen Walter T. Rea, Sr., ’45, a survived by his wife Lois Sherman; their sons Sam, Lonnie, and Roth, at 707-965-6596 at PUC’s Planned Giving office can bring a August 27, 2014, in Napa, Calif. former Seventh-day Adventist Charles “Ed” Black, ’48, died Vernon; his sister Linda Reynolds; his nine grandchildren and computer-generated gift annuity analysis to you with absolutely He was born on June 26, 1912, pastor, died on August 30, June 14, 2014. He was born on one great-grandchild; and numerous close friends that the no cost or obligation of any kind. You might also like to visit in Gleichen, Alberta, Canada. 2014, in Modesto, Calif. He February 4, 1924, in Michigan. Sherman’s considered as family. In lieu of flowers, the family pucplannedgiving.org, click on the “Gift Options” link on the would appreciate donations to Angwin Community Services After graduating from PUC, he left side, and try out the planned gifts calculator. You owe it to was born on July 12, 1922, in He put himself through school In Memory went on to pastor churches in yourself to take a look at the figures of a charitable gift annuity Minneapolis, Minn. He was a at PUC by working at the (to help complete the list of facilities projects Jack was working Nevada and Utah and was the that would fit your case. pastor of Seventh-day Adventist College Press and continued on) or to Adventist World Radio. head of the Adventist’s Alaska churches in California and working at the press after Gwendolyn I. (Burdick) Mission. Ejler and his wife Iona Florida for many years before graduation. He also was also the Bartley Kubla, who graduated accepted a mission assignment becoming a farmer in the assistant chief of the Angwin Marie; his daughter, Mona Mountain View, Calif. He with a degree in education to Indonesia. Enroute to “I’ve received back well over half of the Patterson area of Northern Volunteer Fire Department in Darlene; his sons, Raymond, was born on April 15, 1930, in from PUC in the 1930's, died that assignment, they were California. Walter is survived the 1950s. He is survived by his Richard, and Robert; and three Fillmore, Utah. Lloyd spent in Longview, Wash., on original amount of my gift annuity to PUC!” reassigned to Japan. In 1949, by his daughter, Elaine two daughters and his sister. grandchildren. his entire work career (1953- August 9, 2014. She was born the Jensens went to Okinawa Kilpatrick; his son, Walter R. 1992) at Stanford Research in Pomona, Calif., on January where Ejler built churches, Rea, Jr.; four grandchildren; and Richard G. Duncan, ‘48, a Walter D. Marshall, ’51, died Institute where he had 31, 1918. In 1937 Gwendolyn Office of Planned Giving schools, and a medical clinic. three great-grandchildren. physician, died June 8, 2014, July 12, 2014. He was born on received a master’s in electrical married Robert Bartley, who [email protected] Once he had built his home in Gualala, Calif. He was born December 16, 1924, in Delta, engineering. He was known passed away; in 1966, she www.pucplannedgiving.org in Okinawa, he built a church Kendall Dale Butler, ’46, a on June 29, 1920, in Portland, Colo. He is survived by his wife throughout the Institute as married Stephen Kubla, who Local: 707-965-6596 that would accommodate former Seventh-day Adventist Ore. Duncan was a veteran of Margaret and sons Chris and “the wizard” for his problem- also preceded her in death. Toll-free: 1-800-243-5251 several hundred people, though educational administrator, U.S. Navy service including Craig. solving abilities. He held three Gwendolyn is survived by there were no Adventists on passed away on on June 29, the “D-day landings” in Europe registered patents. Lloyd is children Nancy McCulley, Judy Okinawa. Through advertising, 2013, in Bend, Ore. He was born in 1944, and spent many Lloyd A. Robinson, ’52, an survived by his wife, Gladys; Willams, Gerry Bartley, and Jeff 40 Okinawans were present in Clear Lake, Wis., on July 28, years practicing medicine. electrical engineer, passed his sons, William, Randal, and Bartley; nine grandchildren; for the first church service. 1925. Kendall was a teacher, Richard is survived by his wife, away on September 2, 2014, in Bryan; and eight grandchildren.

26 ViewPoint | January 2015 ViewPoint | January 2015 27 Heather Jean Reeves, att. Marilyn Jeanne “Lynn” specialized in pathology. A ‘53, a school teacher, died (Fillner) Gordon, ’67, died lover of the outdoors, he loved Faculty & Staff August 4, 2014, in Loma September 19, 2014 in Dayton, to rock climb, fly planes, and back in the day Daniel A. Burrow died May Linda, Calif. She was born on Ohio. Lynn worked as a nurse ski. He is survived by his wife 26, 2014 in Redding, Calif. January 29, 1929, in Sydney, at Kettering Medical Center in Heidi Rexin and children Erin, He taught at PUC from 1970 Australia. Heather is survived Dayton where she developed Geneva, Chandler, Jeremy, and to 1984 in the department of by her husband, John; her a nutrition support program Sophia. education. Former department daughters, Ann Jass and and worked as a consultant chair Melvin Wolford wrote Heather Few; her sons, David, for Abbot Home Care. She Steven L. Nieman, ’90, died of him: "He was such a Steven, and Michael; and three is survived by her husband on August 22, 2014, in Heath, sensitive teacher, he not only grandchildren. Ronald; children Russel, Ohio. He was born on April prepared students very well, Deborah, and Scott; and 3, 1965, in Wheatridge, Colo. but reached their mind and Gerald “Gerry” Dennis stepchildren Terri, Stephen, and Steven is survived by his wife, soul. He influenced his student Lammerding, ‘56, died on Brent Gordon. Daisy Lue; his daughters, teachers to be very aware of April 17, 2014, in Lincoln, Katelyn Rose and Stephanie the children's emotions as Calif. He was born on October Paul Booth Scott, ’69, a Lue; and his son, John. well as learning while they 30, 1934, in Sacramento, Calif. retired nurse, died January maximized opportunities Gerald is survived by his wife, 31, 2014, in Angels Camp Allyn Gilbert, ’02, died for fun and enjoyment in the Barbara; his sons, Dennis and Calif. He was born on January November 3, 2014 in Bend, classroom.” He is survived by Michael; three grandchildren; 13, 1948, in Oakdale, Calif. Ore. He was born in Paris, his wife Shirley, daughters Ann and four great-grandchildren. Paul had a 40-year career at Illinois, on October 10. 1925. Burrow and Jenny Burr, and two Glendale Adventist Medical Gilbert served in the U.S. grandchildren. Harry Eugene Olson, ’61, Center, where he served as Merchant Marine during World ’67, a retired educator, died night supervisor for many War II. Later, he graduated September 18, 2014, in Benton years. Paul was intensely from the University of Illinois, Harbor, Mich. He was born on interested in temperance and earned his medical degree October 10, 1931, in Springville, issues and organizations, and from the University of Ottawa, Remembering Tenn. A veteran of military was particularly diligent in Canada. He served as a Lt. service during the Korean his support of the Women’s Commander and Flight Surgeon Friends War, Harry taught in Seventh- Christian Temperance for the U.S. Navy working in In Memory is our Fit to Print Campus Chronicle Shares the News day Adventist academies in Union, leading delegations the space program alongside opportunity to honor and Arizona and California before to conventions, organizing John Glenn in Project Mercury. remember fellow alumni. Since its first issue in November 1925, Pacific Union College’s student November 10, 1994 Vertical Reality Comes to Angwin teaching auto body and welding chapters, and connecting young After leaving the Navy, Allyn Currently, we receive obituaries newspaper, the Campus Chronicle, has provided feature news, opinions, “In spite of the rainy weather, nearly 600 people flocked to Pacific at Andrews University for 14 people to the organization. practiced as an anesthesiologist from various sources and editorials, and updates on campus life, all written by and for PUC Auditorium on Saturday night, November 5, to see the new Warren years. Harry is survived by his He is survived by his brother, at the Queen of the Valley information may not always students. By looking at the front-page headlines, it’s easy to see what Miller ski film ‘Vertical Reality.’” wife, Janet; his daughters, Jayne Walter; and sister Winona Medical Center in Napa for 20 be complete. Family members was newsworthy to PUC students throughout the decades. Taylor and Jenell Howell; and (Scott) Howe, ’65. years. In his retirement, Allyn with obituaries or information Do you have a story with the Campus Chronicle? five grandchildren. obtained a bachelor's degree in can contact the Alumni Office; January 28, 1937 College Sabbath School Enjoys Feminine Program William Earl Allen, ’75, religious studies from PUC and died the names we receive are “It was women’s day at the College Sabbath school last week-end with Were you on the Campus Chronicle staff? Remember a favorite Ray Sewell, ’63, died May 20, August 9, 2014 in Routt County, a master's degree in religion also displayed each year at the young women presenting the entire program for the morning 2014. He was born in Madera Colo. He was born on March from Southern University. He issue or story? Let us know! Share your memory at facebook.com/ Homecoming. exercises. … The only male voice heard during the exercises was PUCAlumni, email [email protected], or write to ViewPoint Editor, Calif. on August 31, 1940. 18, 1952, in Provo, Utah. He is is survived by his children, that of Dr. A.W. Johnson, general superintendent, who offered the After graduating from PUC, he survived by his wife Maralyn Heather Gilbert, Susan Pope, [email protected] morning prayer.” One Angwin Avenue, Angwin, CA 94508. went on to several careers Mencarini; mother Donna and Al Gilbert; four grand puc.edu/alumni/news-memories before retiring in College Place, Sharp; and siblings Edward, children; and five great- 707-965-7500 June 3, 1952 Summer Students Elect MOG Officers Your Memory Wash., where he spent his days Eric, Esther, and Evan. grandchildren. “In the first regular meeting of the Men of Grainger for the Summer on the golf course playing his Session held Tuesday evening, June 18 in Newton Hall, new Last issue we asked you to share your memories as a PUC student nurse. favorite game. He is survived Dennis Torres, ’77, a medical officers were chosen to lead the club in its activities. Elton Morel, a Here, we share a response from Lori Eckhart of Chico, Calif.: his wife Norma, sons Brian and technician, died February 21, sophomore, was elected as president.” Brent, and daughter Shelley. 2014, in Porterville, Calif. He “I graduated from nursing at PUC in 1977. I was in my second year down at was born on April 4, 1954, in November 20, 1969 New Fountain Culminates Three Years of Planning Glendale. My good friend and classmate Eileen Wilson and I were invited Florence Fumiyo Tamanaha, Santa Monica, Calif. Dennis is “Whoever said ‘A thing of beauty is a joy forever’ reckoned without to go watch an autopsy. Being young nursing students, we were excited ’63, a retired teacher, died survived by his wife, Karen; his practical jokers. Less than 24 hours after the initial spouting of the to see one. We found the autopsy room and went in. No one was there, so August 12, 2014, in Loma Linda, son, Brent; and his sister, Lisa PUC fountain November 6, a practical joker deposited about $1.50 we waited. When we decided that maybe they weren't going to do it at Calif. She was born on July 6, Bell. worth of soap in it, causing damages that could total as high as $400.” that time, we decided to leave, only to discover that we were locked in. 1925, in Makaweli, Hawaii. Okay, that felt a little weird. We called the hospital operator, who called Florence served as a teacher on Douglas Rexin, ’81, a veteran April 17, 1980 Diogenes Lantern Contest Ends the appropriate personnel to go rescue the two nursing students out of the Hawaiian islands of Kauai, of the air force, died August “The first Diogenes Lantern has already been found this year by the autopsy room. They all thought that was pretty funny. Okay, looking Molokai, and Oahu. She is 13, 2014 in Willamina, Ore. Shirley Rees, a senior elementary education major at PUC, according back, yes, it was funny!” survived by eight nephews and Rexin was a graduate from to Dr. Hemmerlin, professor of chemistry.” nine nieces. Loma Linda University and

28 ViewPoint | January 2015 ViewPoint | January 2015 29 the interview my viewpoint Learning and Leading My Napa Valley Story

Daniel DeCaires doesn’t know exactly why he the generation that will be fixing many of the When my parents and I immigrated to the United his heart set on. He was dedicated to his students, chose to come to PUC. (“I think it was a mix of problems in our world today. It is important for us States from South Korea, I never expected to especially the underdogs who struggled in their curiosity, rationality, and fate.”) He does know that to see progress in the things we are involved in, live in Napa Valley one day. And yet, here I am education, until his death in 2010. When Jimmy he wants to make a difference on campus, which because we recognize how valuable growth is on a pediatrician at the local community health passed away, the PUC community surrounded me he is doing this year through his position as the both a micro and a macro level. center, where I have worked to build our pediatrics and my family with help and love. I’ll always be president of the Student Association. department for the last five years. The people grateful for the support offered to me during Q: In this issue, we examined the and families who live in Napa all have stories to this time. Q: Why did you run for SA president, power of mentorship. Who are your explain how they got here. Mine started at Pacific and what are you hoping to accomplish PUC mentors? Union College, where I enrolled as a freshman in I’m thankful that I’m able to honor his memory this year? the ‘80s. through the Jimmy J. Ha Endowed Scholarship, which offers students the opportunity to pursue A: Professor of Business Administration When I arrived as a freshman at Pacific Union studies at Pacific Union College and experience John Nunes and Vice President of Enrollment A: I ran for SA president because I recognized how College, I didn’t know what the next four years the warmth and caring of our community. I was Management and Marketing Jennifer Tyner PUC played such a critical role in bringing my would hold. I was an English major, but knew that once able to attend PUC thanks to the scholarships are two of my most influential mentors here at “These mentors have life into perspective and showing me who I really I still needed to find my calling. Thankfully, my the school offered me. Now I hope to help others to PUC. They both encourage me to strive to be the was and who I really wanted to be. Choosing to professors at PUC cared enough to take the time make that journey. best person I can possibly be, whether it’s in the really helped me serve as a student leader at a place that had done to get to know me and allow me to know them. Sonia Lee Ha, M.D., is classroom, as a student leader, or when I visit so much for me seemed to be a decent way to show Drs. Lorne and Marilyn Glaim not only taught me My time as a student at Pacific Union College the director of pediatrics to better understand home on the weekends. They both have high my gratitude and pay it forward to others. My team history and literature, they taught me how to be guides what’s important to me now – families at Community Health Clinic expectations for me, which really motivates me what it means to and I are working hard to create an atmosphere of gracious and modeled what it is to be a Christian and friends, service to others, and a sense of Ole. She graduated from PUC to do my very best. [Director of student activities] excitement and pride by reaching out to our fellow academic. I recall many Friday afternoon student community. I value every day that I’m able to in 1992 and now serves on Doug Wilson has been an incredible mentor, not be a leader, and students through provided opportunities. That’s gatherings where we were fed homemade gourmet care for local children and their families as a the Board of Trustees. This only for me, but also for the entire team of SA what we feel is most important at a place like PUC. food, allowed to peek at their book collection, walk pediatrician, an opportunity to give back to the viewpoint originally ran as a more importantly, officers. He always makes himself available to help in their rose garden, and talk about ideas. They place that offered me so much. Letter to the Editor in the Napa in any way possible, because he cares about all of Q: How would you characterize the Valley Register. a Christian. us as students, and wants to see us succeed. Each Another opportunity came along more recently – student body and the things that are of these mentors has really helped me to better –Daniel DeCaires, ’15, is a the chance to become a member of the Board of important to them? understand what it means to be a leader, and more “My time as a student at Pacific senior business administration Trustees for Pacific Union College. For me, it was importantly, a Christian. Union College guides what’s very meaningful to join the Board and help shape major from Benicia, Calif. A: We’re a generation that was born into the the future of our college. That future is very much most interconnected and globalized culture this important to me now – families Q: What are some of your favorite a part of Napa County as well. As Napa’s only planet has ever seen. Unfortunately, at times we things to do on-campus? four year college, we add to the economy, the arts fail to recognize the importance of face-to-face and friends, service to others, and community, and so many of our graduates are local interactions with one another, since most of a sense of community.” business owners, doctors and nurses, and more. our communication is done through our online A: Running to Inspiration Point, and through That’s why, for me, Napa County is the range of social networks or iPhones. And yes, it is this trails in the “Back 40.” Ping-Pong in the Campus didn’t hold it against me that I was considering opportunities provided by Pacific Union College. lack of personal interaction among us that leads Center. Lunch with friends on the campus mall. medical school and on alternate weekends spent The college offered great possibilities to me and our elders to believe we are lazy or apathetic at time in Dr. Bill Hemmerlin’s home eating continues to open doors for all the students who times. Strangely enough though, it has become an Q: As graduation approaches, what spaghetti with the chemistry department. Dr. study here. advantage to be so connected to so many different are some of your goals for life after Hemmerlin encouraged me to pursue medical aspects of the world. It makes us so aware of our college? school and had countless conversations with me neighbors, and we can be sensitive to situations we over the years that helped me believe in myself. might otherwise have never known about. A: I’ll be taking one year as a gap year to work Even when the road was hard my mentors encour- full-time at Kaiser Permanente in Vallejo, where aged me to find my way. That journey took me all That being said, I would characterize us as some I currently work. I’ll also be using this time to the way from Angwin to Southern California and of the most intelligent, driven, and empathetic prepare for and take my LSAT and GMAT/GRE for back home to Napa to put down roots. young adults that this world has ever seen. We law school and grad school. I plan to apply to a few care so much about our future as a generation. different JD/MBA programs on the West Coast, After medical school, my husband and I came We are so happy for one another as we get job and pursue a career in either politics or healthcare back to Napa Valley. Jimmy had been offered a offers or acceptance letters for graduate, medical, administration. Exciting, I know. But I love it all job in PUC’s department of religion, a job he had or law schools. It is important for us to see each the same. other succeed, because we realize that we are

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