PACIFIC UNION COLLEGE VOL 38.4 HOMECOMING WEEKEND 2016 Online Nursing Homecoming Pitcairn Center Program 04 Weekend 06 Opens 16 PACIFIC UNION COLLEGE • VOL 38.4 2016 president’s message STAFF Editor Larissa Church, ’08 [email protected] Managing Editor Dana Negro ’10 A Campus Fulfilling its Sacred Mission [email protected] Layout and Design Haley Wesley [email protected] We are blessed by the dedication and service of truly representative of the excellence found in the Art Director Cliff Rusch, ’80 our alumni family, and we honor the tremendous PUC family. We are grateful for the example that [email protected] positive impact that you are making in the world you have set as you pursue your calling; we are Photographers Nikki Neuman, ’17 since your graduation from Pacific Union College. also extremely thankful for your acknowledge- Contributors Herb Ford ’54, Tim Kubrock ViewPoint provides an opportunity to reconnect ment of how PUC guided your path as shown by ’84, Michael Lawrence ’17, Emily Mathe ’16, Karen Roth ’85, Malek Sheen ’17, with a very special place in your memories as you your generous support of our institution. Martin Surridge ’09, Jennifer Tyner ponder how God has led you on many phenomenal pathways of success and service. The Lord continues to bless this campus with more PUC ADMINISTRATION gifts from our generous alumni. This year, we President “Every year, we While we may feel that your time with us was celebrated the grand opening of The Herbert Ford Heather J. Knight, Ph.D. all too short, I know from my conversations with Pitcairn Islands Study Center, housing the world’s Vice President for Academic Administration Nancy Lecourt, Ph.D. are educating many alumni of this venerable institution that foremost collection of Pitcairn Islands books and Vice President for Financial Administration Christian scholars their experiences at PUC taught them lasting and other important artifacts. We also acknowledge Dave C. Lawrence, MBA, Ed.D. valuable lessons, not just as professionals but and celebrate the many gifts making the comple- Vice President for Asset Management and professionals also as Christ’s servants dedicated to meeting the tion of our Heritage Campaign, Library Phase II John Collins, ’70, Ed.D. important needs of our fellow men and women. As renovations and expansion a reality. Your prayers Vice President for Student Services who are making we all know, your role as a PUC Pioneer does not and support continue to be essential to achieving Lisa Bissell Paulson, Ed.D. 06 Homecoming Weekend end when you shake the president’s hand and re- each of these important milestones. Vice President for Advancement and a difference in the Alumni Relations PUC welcomes the alumni family back to campus ceive your diploma. Rather, it continues through- Walter E. Collins, B.A. world by providing out your lifetime as you blaze trails of service in Finally, thank you for joining us in celebration Vice President for Enrollment Management and your communities and make a true impact in the of our blessed heritage and bright future, and for Public Relations a first-rate 21st world, wherever God will lead you. your prayers for God’s continued blessings and Jennifer Tyner, M.A. guidance. May you be inspired to blaze new trails Features Departments century educational CONTACT US PUC continues to flourish and fulfill its sacred of faith and service, and may God continue to Post ViewPoint Editor 04 New Frontier 02 President’s Message experience that mission. Every year, we are educating Christian bless His college on the mountain. Pacific Union College leads to thriving scholars and professionals who are making a dif- One Angwin Avenue PUC Launches New Online 18 College News ference in the world by providing a first-rate 21st Warmly, Angwin, CA 94508-9797 Nursing Program careers in the medical, century educational experience that leads to thriv- 20 PUC in Pictures ing careers in the medical, science, social science, Email [email protected] 05 Economic Impact Report 25 science, social science, business, creative arts and many other important Phone (707) 965-6303 Alumni News Service with Great Returns business, creative areas of study. In addition to an outstanding Heather J. Knight, Ph.D. Fax (707) 965-7101 28 Leave a Legacy academic experience, PUC provides students with President, Pacific Union College Alumni Office (707) 965-7500 14 Second Annual PUC Talks an opportunity to grow spiritually and in service 33 Back in the Day arts and many other puc.edu/alumni/viewpoint through international mission trips, as well as A Celebration of PUC’s 34 The Interview important areas local service opportunities. Some of our students Vision Statement: ViewPoint, the journal of Intellectual Tradition spend every Sabbath of the school year feeding the Pacific Union College, connects PUC’s 35 of study.” alumni and friends in a community that 16 Herbert Ford Pitcairn Islands My ViewPoint homeless throughout the Bay Area. This past year’s celebrates the college’s activities and local Valley Fire disaster challenged our campus stories, and supports the continuation Study Center to truly be responsive to our local community, and of its mission into the future. ViewPoint aims to provide quality features about Opens Homecoming Weekend our campus community response continues to topics relevant to our community; news make a difference in the lives of those who lost about the college and alumni; and means 17 The Legacy of Walter C. Utt On the Cover so much. to unite, motivate, and inspire. Beloved Professor Honored PUC alumni gather to celebrate during the In this issue’s Homecoming feature, you will read Produced by the Pacific Union College public relations office for the alumni and annual Homecoming about the journeys of our honored alumni and the friends of the college. Weekend. ways in which PUC made a significant impact on their lives, indeed, influenced their very world- view and DNA. Their contributions are ©2016, Pacific Union College Printed in U.S.A. Volume 38 no. 4 2 ViewPoint | Volume 38.4 2016 ViewPoint | Volume 38.4 2016 3 New Frontier Economic Impact Report PUC Launches New Service with Great Returns Online Nursing Program acific Union College is an essential site and operations manager for UpValley Martin Surridge and integral part of the Napa Valley Family Centers. Ferriz estimates nearly 90 P economy. The only four-year college percent of the people who take advantage $780,000 or university in Napa County, PUC employs of the program receive a refund. “This is all created in Napa County for every $1 hundreds of residents and creates revenue money that is reinvested in the community, ast summer, Pacific Union College be- begun, or advance from an associates degree to for local governments and business. The so that is great,” she said. In 2014, a group of million spent teaching students gan enrolling students for a new fully a bachelor’s degree,” says Chunestudy. return to the community doesn’t stop with PUC and community volunteers prepared tax online degree program, an RN to BSN “PUC has over 133 years of experience of of- L tax revenues, however—the college and its returns for 451 households, bringing back in Nursing. This WASC-approved degree pro- fering excellent Christ-centered education. We dedicated students also provide a benefit to more than $675,393 in total refunds to families gram is designed for registered nurses who are currently offer over 70 degrees and emphases the community through service-learning and individuals in the community. With the TH interested in career advancement. PUC is the on our Napa Valley campus, and we no longer opportunities. In the winter quarters of program thriving from the support of the first Seventh-day Adventist college or univer- want to limit our education to only those who 2014 and 2015, students in PUC’s Individual 6 7. 3 college and its students, more people than ever sity in the western United States to offer an on- can fit into our schedules and meet in our loca- Taxation class put their knowledge to practical will be able to see results from their expertly largest private Napa County jobs line RN to BSN degree. tions,” explains Nancy Lecourt, Ph.D., academ- use for the community by participating prepared tax returns. sector employer supported for New students may enroll at various times ic dean and vice president for academic admin- in a program called Volunteer Income Tax Rodney Hardcastle, professor of business in Napa County every 10 PUC jobs throughout the year, as classes are offered in istration. “Our new online programs provide Assistance (VITA)—a free tax preparation administration, is encouraged that the service- flexible format designed to meet the sched- opportunities that are flexible, affordable, and program designed to assist households learning opportunity has benefitted both his uling needs of working adults, according to faith-based. For many adults, earning a college earning less than $53,000 a year. The students students and the community. “It works out degree may open doors to advancing at their partnered with the UpValley Family Centers to serve St. Helena, Rutherford, Oakville, great in this instance because not only are they place of employment, or to changing careers.” “One reason I never thought online learning was for me is Angwin, and Calistoga residents. getting the learning, but they’re giving back to Offering a mixture of PUC’s unique academ- 43.7% In early February 2015, the students received the community at the same time,” he said. ic environment along with the convenience of PUC alumni work in healthcare because I enjoy the academia environment, sitting in the IRS certification, and soon after began seeing of online learning, PUC’s adult learning ini- professions clients under the supervision of Norma Ferriz, classroom, in a professor’s office, or in the library discussing tiative was affirmed after the completion of issues.