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EASTERN NAZARENE COLLEGE • Volume 70 • Number 4 • Winter 2011 A ribbon cutting ceremony officially opened Right: Representing some of the many groups the newly renovated Mann Student Center who worked to make the renovation a reality lobby. The new space features a Starbucks are (left to right) Steve Bandi for Pioneer coffee counter named the “Hebrews Cafe,” Caterers, President McGee for the college, tables and chairs, and an open lounge Janet Lanham for friends and colleagues of area rededicated to the late alumna Linda Linda Whitling, and SGA President Payne Whitling (78). Ford (13) for current and future students. ood (09) G arah S rath (09) G ood (09) ood (09) cott Mc G G S arah arah Erica S S Author and Alumna Homecoming via Technology Lady Lions First to Make Conference Helen (Conser, 46) Maybury and, Robert Maybury (44) Dr. Floyd Cunningham (76) accepted the Alumnus The 2011 Women’s Soccer team returned to campus for Homecoming 2011. of the Year Award live via satellite from the broke records and earned a spot Helen has written a book about her parents’ 37 Philippines where he is president of in the CCC playoffs for the first time years of service as missionaries in India. Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary. in the team’s history. See story and photos on page 6 See story on page 7 See story on page 4 The Christian Scholar EASTERN NAZARENE COLLEGE 23East Elm Avenue Quincy, MA 02170 2 Eastern Nazarene College Vol 70 #4 • WiNter 2011 editorial Staff Jennifer logue archives are a ‘peek into the past’ Editor Alumni who attended this year’s Homecoming enjoyed a “Peek into the Past” at Sarah Good ENC’s newly expanded Archives facility. Specialist Marketing and Communications The photo below is what one of the ENC Archives storage rooms looks like after Photographer except where noted the department’s summer moving project. With the help of Dr. McGee, the Archives Susan ramey received a donation that enabled the department to purchase new shelving and ex- Production pand across the hall at the Old Colony campus. The original two Archives rooms are alexandra foran (12) now used solely for storage, while the new expanded space features a Research and Student Staff Reading Room that offers space for researchers, displays of permanent collections ADMINISTRATION and work space for processing new collections and donations. Corlis McGee President For those unable to attend this year’s Homecoming, the Archives plans to offer timothy t. Wooster In this issue another “Peek into the Past” at Homecoming 2012. Provost and To make a donation to the ENC Archives or for assistance with a research Dean of the College • ENC Archives 2 request, please contact [email protected]. Vernon Wesley • President’s Message 3 Vice President Student Development Dr. McGee Receives Award Jan Weisen • News Briefs 4 Vice President Finance Staff/Faculty News Scott turcott Lady Lions Make CCC Playoffs Vice President • Jubilee Village 5 Institutional Advancement World Religions Course Corey MacPherson Vice President • Homecoming 2011 6 Spiritual Development and Church Relations • Chamber Singers Scandinavian Tour 7 William driscoll Helen Maybury Publishes Parents’ Story Director Adult and Graduate Studies • Stories on the Sojourn 8 Stephen W. dillman • Little Women 9 Director Steven Beck Receives President’s Medal Church Relations Meghan Jean-Noel Webber Breaks Soccer Records Director • Alum News 10 The Archives received a donation that enabled the department to purchase new Alumni Relations shelving and expand across the hall at the Old Colony campus. In Memory Scott Macfarland Director Every Class A Scholarship Update Marketing and Strategic Communications • Pillar of ExcellENCe: 11 The Christian Scholar Greg Lanham and Jonathan Youngman USPS 109-140 is published quarterly • Holiday Greetings 12 by Eastern Nazarene College for Alumni Association members and friends of the college. Direct address corrections to Nease Library the Alumni Office at 617-745-3842, email [email protected], or online at www.enc.edu/alumni. Send other correspondence to The Christian Scholar Eastern Nazarene College 23 East Elm Avenue Quincy, MA 02170-2999 or email to [email protected]. Second Class Postage PAID Boston, MA Periodical Alum David Cubie (51) reviews his freshman year "Greenbook" while visiting the new ENC Archives. Inset: There are many trea- sures to be found in the ENC archives, including photos, freshman beanies, letters, books - and the bell once used to call students to dinner. Right: The new Reading Room located at the Old Colony cam- pus provides a pleasant space for researchers and displays of permanent collections. If you have items you would like to donate to the ENC Archives, contact [email protected]. follow eNC on 5244 • 11/2011 Winter 2011 The Christian Scholar 3 Putting a Christian liberal arts education into action n the last issue of The Christian Scholar Instead of spending his summer in a labora- debates over possible conflicts of science with I noted that, in a world that increasingly tory, Ross traveled across Southern Mexico faith, he says, “We all agree with the essentials emphasizes preparation for a specific with Nazarene Youth in Mission, assisting at of the faith. Not only is God creator of all that career, a liberal arts education provides children’s camps and in planting new churches. is, but ‘the Word became flesh and lived among the broad-based critical thinking and His story is but one example of how Eastern us!’ and now His spirit lives within us. God is Icommunication skills that today’s students need Nazarene College students have an opportunity, actively working in this world as He always to solve difficult problems in a complex world. as Bertha Munro so famously said, to combine has throughout all creation, even as the world In particular, the integrated process provided by the best in education with the best in Christian is subject to the laws of the universe He created a Christian liberal arts education helps students faith. Under the tutelage of such committed and sustains. The science I know, in its ongoing develop these critical thinking skills as they seek teachers as Chemistry Professor Hall as well developments, is completely consistent with our Dr. Corlis McGee, President to discern truth in all parts of their lives. as Shrader, Maybury, Taylor, Stark and many view of God. In fact, the more I learn, the more As president of Eastern Nazarene College, I am others, ENC students have for decades enjoyed I am in awe of God as the creator and sustainer blessed to lead an institution where faith and a rare opportunity: the chance to receive a first- of the universe.” education intersect on a daily basis. Our caring rate education in the sciences infused with a firm Far from being incompatible, therefore, Dr. and committed faculty challenge students each Christian foundation. Hall believes a strong academic program We all agree with day to have all that they do be informed by “I believe ENC does a wonderful job in integrat- in the sciences doesn’t challenge God’s scripture, reason, tradition and experience as is ing faith and science,” Ross said. “From weekly teachings, but instead reaffirms them and the essentials part of our Wesleyan tradition. Bible study sessions led by my science profes- provides a greater understanding of them. Nowhere was this fact more evident than at the sors to mission trips to chapel twice a week, “Science reveals what God has done and is do- of the faith. recent Homecoming Celebration dinner: As we ENC gives students lots of opportunities to stay ing in His universe,” he said. “We are created honored numerous alumni and faculty members plugged into our faith.” in God’s image and He has given us the ability Not only is God – many of whom enjoyed prestigious careers in Dr. Hall agrees. In fact, he points with satisfac- to discover how His universe works. As a pro- creator of all that the sciences – it was clear that Eastern Nazarene tion to numerous current and former Chemistry fessional chemist, in teaching and in research, College has a longstanding tradition of deftly students who excelled academically while also I find that developments in science impact my is, but ‘the Word integrating faith and science education so that growing spiritually. faith positively by deepening my awe of His creation and His love for us.” these two seemingly disparate topics strengthen, “One only has to look at a former student like became flesh and support and inform one another. david Wooster (79), a Chemistry major who With a firm foundation based in our Nazarene It’s a tradition that continues on our campus now leads the Esther Sanger Center for Com- tradition, Eastern Nazarene College seeks to lived among us!’ today and can be seen in the lives of our current passion,” he said. “Or current Chemistry senior provide our students with an education that is students. Chemistry major ross Quick (12), for Holly Weaver (12): She was not only selected strong both spiritually and academically, pre- and now His spirit example, had already completed a number of on a competitive basis for the opportunity to paring them to be leaders who are able to see lives within us." student research opportunities when it came do summer research at the Pacific Northwest beyond the obvious and make a difference in time for him to decide how he wanted to spend National Laboratory, but also made time during our world. And we accomplish this goal through –Dr. Lowell Hall his 2011 summer vacation. the school year to accompany Chaplain Corey dedicated faculty members like Dr. Hall, who make a personal investment in our students as Ross, a straight A student who has been as- MacPherson (96) to Jackson, Mississippi, where they assist them in integrating their education sisting Professor lowell Hall (59) on an NIH the group spent a week interviewing and relating and their faith for the betterment of themselves research project, could easily have had his to impoverished residents through the John M.