Ati2amIAL ()bulk, GLEANER May 29, 1973
ATLANTIC UNION COLLEGE South Lancaster, Massachusetts LISTENING To God's Hear fall By Jeanne Larson Atlantic Union College is centered in every- each student will be developed, and so that he rec- body's home state, for Massachusetts is where ognizes and accepts as his own the responsibilities America began! Every American school child knows of the mature Christian to his God, to his fellow- that New England was first settled by North Ameri- men, and to himself. can Indians, and that the first lasting settlement by 3. To supply as a minimum the programs of the English was the famous Plymouth Plantation, education most needed by the church and the or- founded by the Pilgrims. Those Pilgrims were fol- ganizations related to it, and beyond this to supply lowed in a few years by a large group of Puritans as far as practicable a diversity of programs cor- who settled north of Plymouth at the head of a large responding to the needs of the students. natural bay. They called their settlement Boston. Today's college student, like our American These early settlers wrote a new page in the forefathers, appreciates intelligence, independence, world's history. Isolated from the familiar culture and the courage of one's convictions. Atlantic Union and advantages of the old world, shut in by sea and College has the historical and spiritual heritage of a wilderness, and undoubtedly forgotten by the na- people who matched their belief and words with tions, they had the most compelling of all motives— actions. a call from God. So clear was the call that no hard- Massachusetts is steeped in the history of ship or suffering weakened their unalterable pur- these actions. Every small town or village, and of pose to build a new society based upon their ideals course every city, has some claim on history. Local of democracy and righteousness. residents are proud to tell the visitors just how it Atlantic Union College appreciates the com- happened. They know that though their state may pelling force of a call from God. It, too, has heard be small in area, it has been great in influence. His voice. For ninety years the College has held Likewise are the students of AUC proud of firmly to its unalterable acceptance of God as Cre- their school. They know that though their school ator and Sustainer of the universe, and to the belief has been small in area, it has been great in influ- that man learns about his origin, purpose, and ence not only in the United States but throughout destiny through divine revelation. the world. Hundreds of AUC alumni now serve in Most early Massachusetts pioneers believed all parts of the world field, and on May 13 more that character was more important than cash, and than a hundred new graduates, from twenty-one that men should be united for freedom but not for areas of study, joined their ranks. Some have gone conquest. The founders of Atlantic Union College directly into denominational work. Others are con- and those taking part in the present program agree tinuing on with graduate school. Others will sup- with these concepts. They have defined the College's port God's work as Christian laymen. principal educational objectives as follows: How long will young people continue to have 1. To have a school where, in keeping with the privilege of attending a Christian college? We Seventh-day Adventist educational philosophy, the do not know. We do know that until the third atmosphere will be such that young men and angel's message has been sounded in all the world, women will become committed, thoughtful, and ac- God's clear call will continue. AUC is still listening, tive Christians. as it tries to do its part to fill God's purpose in 2. To educate so that the highest potential of Adventist education. "An institution comes to be measured by the people who have been associated with it—the trustees, faculty, students, alumni, and friends . . . there is strength here from the Christian commitment, the personal substance, and the determination of the people who support AUC. . . . I would like very much for Atlantic Union College to be the most distinguished and productive small college within the Adventist spectrum. . . . If this accomplishment is yet beyond our vision, it is not beyond our imagination." President W. G. Nelson SAMPLINGS of Alit
Art Department One hundred ten works en- tered in five categories with The standard and quality of awards presented in each area the work presented by art stu- involved three judges: John Aw- dents this year attests the work trey, a free-lance designer and and dedication they are capable illustrator from Boston University; of, and is a fine contribution to Leon Negrosh, who has had his the world of aesthetics and the ceramic work exhibited through- Christian values of excellence put out the country and who is pres- forth by the college, says Roger ently head of the Ceramics De- Blum, department chairman. partment at the Worcester Craft On April 15 the Art Depart- Center; and Paul Rickert, who is self-employment, hospital person- ment held its annual Student Art working and exhibiting in oil and nel supervision, medical or legal Exhibition-opening at the Thayer watercolor, with many top awards office management, etc. Conservatory. Following a light credited to him in the area of lunch, a portrait of Nathaniel painting. Student: Any other good rea- Thayer II, painted by Mr. Blum, Wilson Gale has completed sons for a business career? was presented to President W. G. his senior project requirement—a Mr. Northam: (1) Your degree Nelson. Mr. Thayer was the origi- large sculpture in metal combin- qualifies you for immediate em- nal Thayer who commissioned ing Christian and art symbols, to ployment without further study. and lived in the mansion. The be hung in the Art Department (2) Your degree prepares you for portrait now hangs in the Red entrance. Geoffrey Stafford has immediate entrance into graduate Room. finished a large sculpture in old school should you choose to go elm—a study in shape movement on, or in accounting—after a combined with the circle motif to C.P.A. review course—to sit for be placed in the White House. your C.P.A. examinations. (3) The levels of income are as open- ended as the job opportunities mentioned before. It's up to youl New Combined Student: You included women. When I think of business, I think Business Department of men. An interview with Gerald Mr. Northam: Things are Northam, chairman. changing. Women comprise 100 per cent of AUC's office adminis- Student: Give me one good tration majors in the two-year pro- reason for taking a business gram preparing for executive of- maj or. fice positions. Both women and Mr. Northam: Job security. A men are preparing to become business degree means a lifetime business educators. Admittedly, career, not just a diploma to hang most accounting and manage- on your wall. A man or woman ment majors are men, but several with a good background in busi- women are now enrolled in both ness has no limit to the areas of of these fields. Things are chang- employment open, such as an ing and there are increasing op- accounting position, teaching, portunities for women in business. Home Economics ment, and family relationships. from two to three hours of class- The B.S. in Foods and Nutrition room instruction per day, four Department together with a dietetics intern- times a week, plus additional The Home Economics Depart- ship of one year in an approved practice in the language lab. De- ment, under the direction of Mrs. institution leads to certification by pending on the number of hours Sharlene Tessler, has taken on a the American Dietetics Associa- of English enrolled in, the level of new dimension during the sec- tion. ond semester with fourteen pre- Students interested in nutri- schoolers attending nursery tion are offered courses in meal school. Their ages range from management, nutrition, quantity three to six. Two classrooms in food preparation, experimental the department have been rear- foods, advanced nutrition, and ranged to accommodate the on- nutrition in disease. Other areas going child development labora- of study are just as detailed, be- tory. ginning with the basic, under- Home Economics majors as graduate courses and working well as Education majors observe into the advanced, upper-division and participate in the activities. levels. Individual study projects Stories, songs, creative art experi- are open to majors. fluency as determined by the ences, as well as self-selected di- CELT test, a student may select versions, are typical activities in- one or two additional courses cluded in each day's schedule. from various areas depending on The department offers a Bach- need or interest. Additional prac- elor of Science in Home Econom- tice in listening comprehension ics and a Bachelor of Science in Modern Language can be provided by auditing such Foods and Nutrition. Approxi- Department classes." mately thirty courses are offered The Modern Language De- Language classrooms, a new in the area of foods and nutrition, partment is planning an intensive language lab with air-conditioned textiles and clothing, manage- English program to provide non- cubicles, the latest devices for in- native speakers who have a basic dividual language study, and knowledge of English with train- teaching enhanced by audio- ing in the English language so visual and electronic equipment that they may acquire a func- will be used in the new program. tional mastery of the language, Interested persons should contact according to Karl A. Widmaier, Professor Widmaier. department chairman. The course will permit stu- dents to pursue educational or professional interests. Methods used will represent the latest tech- niques and methodologies re- Spiritual Out-Reach searched in England and the The only way Christians can United States. Two categories of help God in saving souls is to students will be served—those proclaim the gospel. Methods of who will want to pursue further Christian witnessing take many study at AUC or elsewhere, and forms, especially on a college others, especially denominational campus. workers and foreign students who One of the major missionary desire a knowledge of English. projects for the past seven years Said Widmaier: "After place- at AUC has been SPRAY, Student ment through initial CELT tests, Project in Recreational Activities• (Comprehensive English Lan- for Youth. Planned for underprivi- guage Test), the student receives leged children of nearby Clinton, the program involves 45-50 chil- adds a whole dimension to their ated are now in full-time employ- dren, ages eight to fourteen. These lives. We feel we are filling a real ment with the denomination or in young people visit the campus on need, not only at the weekly meet- business and industry. "Students either Monday or Tuesday eve- ing but at other activities planned sometimes do not know what they ning of each week for spiritual for week ends and vacation want to do as a life work and and recreational activities. Lead- times." they are not sure of their talents. ers for the two evenings are Pat Other Student Association ac- Doing practical work helps them Hicks, who directs the Monday tivities this year include an inter- to find themselves. We assign night program, and Ron Skinner, collegiate retreat; two on-campus duties and responsibilities and who directs the Tuesday night retreats at Camp Winnekeag; a expect each one to exercise initia- program. Both are assisted by one-day retreat at Washington, tive, creative thinking, and per- college students who serve as New Hampshire; a recently or- sonal responsibility." counsellors in a Big Brother or ganized story hour in Clinton, and Each year graduating stu- Big Sister relationship. Said Pat: individual group activities such dents are replaced by new stu- "Some of the young people who as the Vanguards, the Maranatha dents eager for the same training. have joined SPRAY are from very Visitors, and temperance bands. This year two academy graduates unhappy homes. Some have al- This spring college students of the class of 1973 have been most lost hope. But becoming ac- planned and conducted the Spring hired and Mr. Beagles is negotiat- quainted with a Christian friend Week of Prayer, including discus- ing with one more. sions and prayer meetings.
Study-Work Program The "blueprint" for SDA edu- cation, calling for practical work combined with theoretical study, is still important at AUC. An ex- ample of this basic philosophy in action is seen in the cashier's office, directed by Controller Glenn E. Beagles and assisted by Robert Schwab, '71, himself a former student employee. Beagles and Schwab are the only full-time employees in the office. Eight students do all the other work, fitting their programs around their class schedules and other assignments. "The accounting and cashier office is a prime training ground," said Beagles. "We find that stu- dents who have work experience before graduation have a definite advantage. They are more secure individuals and can find jobs easier than those who do not have this experience. Also, they are able to earn quite a bit of their expenses while in college." Former students who worked in the office and who have gradu-
lAtcaibUx GLEANER OFFICIAL 0110N Of THE ATLANTIC ONION CONFERENCE OF SEVENIN-DAY ADVENTISTS. General Hews Leon Davis Managing Editor Emma Kirk Editor Sherry Weeks Layout Artist Inner City Appeal The devotional hour, shared by EDITORIAL COMMITTEE: Ben Trout, Chair- Elders Milton Hallock, A. J. Hess, man; L. H. Davis, Emma Kirk, H. E. Haas, It was Carlyle who A. C. Mote, J. J. Robertson. VV. E. Peeke, J. L. Dittberner, Ben once wrote, "Our Trout, and Dr. Benjamin Young, pro- CORRESPONDENTS: Bermuda, James Mad- son; Greater New York, Darrell Kenney; New grand business un- vided the inspiration and spiritual York, Henry A. Uhl; Northeastern, William doubtedly is, not to Alleyne; Northern New England, C. P. Ander- tone that lent a richness to the union son; Southern New England, H. E. Haas; At- see what lies dimly lantic Union College, Jeanne Larson; New president's sermon on the resurrection England Memorial Hospital, John Lew. at a distance, but to of our Lord. Published twice monthly by the Atlantic do what lies clearly Elder Carl P. Anderson, president Union Conference and printed by the Col- at hand.. . ." lege Press, South Lancaster, Massachusetts of the Northern New England Confer- 01561. Subscription price $3.00 a year. As this church ence, welcomed the 275 delegates as- All material for publication must be moves into the final channelled through the institution or con- sembled and called for the conference ference correspondent. crisis in the great secretary-treasurer, Elder Ralph Tre- Both old and new addresses should be controversy between cartin, to read the official call for the given when a change of address is requested. Christ and Satan, he, Satan, has engi- Zip code should be included for all addresses. meeting. After the seating of the dele- Second class postage paid at Post Office, neered a hypnotic lull that has blunted gates, the chairman thereupon received South Lancaster, Massachusetts 01561. our sense of mission and eroded our confirmation that a quorum of dele- spirit of sacrifice. gates were present and he declared the ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE DIRECTORY The challenge of the great centers session open for business. 400 Main Street of human population, daily growing Elder J. L. Dittberner, president of South Lancaster, Massachusetts 01561 more crowded with judgment-bound the Atlantic Union Conference, gra- Telephone (617) Clinton 368.8333 souls, should be of the greatest con- ciously accepted the chair from Elder J. L. Dittberner President cern to every follower of our Lord A. N. Brogden Secretary, A.S.I. Anderson and outlined the standard Jesus Christ. "The Lord's voice crieth Stewardship operating procedure and guidelines for B. Trout Treasurer, Medical unto the city" (Micah 6:9). "Is it Deferred Giving the session. He invited Elder Ander- P. A. Bernet Publishing nothing to you, all ye that pass by? son to give the president's report to L. H. Davis Communications behold, and see if there be any sorrow MV, Religious Liberty the constituency. A. J. Hess Auditor like unto my sorrow. . . ." (Lam. 1:12). W. E. Peeke Lay Activities, Sabbath School Radio-TV Christ wept over the city. He is weep- L D. Pendleton______...... Assistant Auditor ing over the cities of our day. Let L. E. Smart__ ...... Education, Temperance Home Education Service every member of this constituency, young and old alike, come up to the help of the Lord and give a sacrificial LOCAL CONFERENCE DIRECTORY offering on June 16 for the Inner City. BERMUDA: F. R. Aldridge, President. Office May there be a generous response for Address: Box 1170, Hamilton, Bermuda. Telephone: 2-4110. the work that "lies clearly at hand." GREATER NEW YORK: L L Relic, President; H. A. Iles, Secretary-treasurer. Office Ad- AARON N. BROGDEN dress: 85 Long Island Expressway, New Hyde Executive Secretary Park, New York 11040. Telephone: (516) 627- 9350. Atlantic Union Conference NEW YORK: A. .1. Patzer, President: R. A. Wesson, Secretary-treasurer. Office Address: (P.O. Box 67, Onondaga Branch) 4930 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, New York 13215. Telephone (315) 469-6921. Northern New England Session NORTHEASTERN: G. R. Earle, President; S. W. Stovall, Secretary; S. H. Brooks, Treasurer. The story of man and his world Office Address: 560 West 150th Street, New York, New York 10031. Telephone (212) 286- would be incomplete without the great 0233. chapter of the rise of the American Elder Ralph Trecartin reading the official call. NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND: C. P. Anderson, President; R. R. Trecartin, Secretary-treas- nation. One can turn to the pages of urer Office Address: (P. O. Box 1340) 91 history and discover that New England The preamble to the president's re- Allen Avenue, Portland, Maine 04104. Tele- phone: (207) 797.3760. provides a rich heritage of the begin- port was sobering and very thought- SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND: S. R. Jayne,. ning of our nation and also of the provoking: "It has been said that in- President; D. .1. Russell, Secretary-treasurer. Office Address: 34 Sawyer Street, South Lan- Seventh-day Adventist denomination difference to the peril of lost souls is, I caster, Massachusetts 01561. Telephone: fear, sapping the foundation of all evan- (617) 365-4551. as well. At 9:00 a.m. on April 22, 1973, the gelistic effort. It is destroying religion COVER PHOTO twenty-fifth constituency session of the and withering whole churches. . . ." Administration Building Northern New England Conference of In assessing the growth and expan- Atlantic Union College Seventh-day Adventists convened at sion, production and progress of the Photo by L. H. Davis Freeport, Maine. conference during the past three years,