Spring 2020 Volume 2 Issue 2 MAGAZINE

First Nations Heritage Has Key Lessons for Burman

“Shaping the World” Campaign: The Sankey Challenge | Burman Celebrates Excellence in Athletics | Professor Shares Camping Hacks Former Prime Minister to Speak at Herr Lecture Series | PAA and Burman Join Hands for Bahamian Disaster Relief & Parkview Adventist Academy News BURMANUNIVERSITY MAGAZINE 2 President’s Message

VOLUME 2, NUMBER 2 3 The Sankey Challenge SPRING 2020 Ron Schafer’s 40 Years of Burman University is a Seventh-day Adventist 4 institution. Growing Burman Athletics

EDITOR 11 Burman to Host Kim Campbell Renate Krause Annual YACC Showcases Young 12 WRITERS Musicians Shirley Freed Peka Maattanen Patti Smedley Glen Graham Louicius Michel Eduardo Sola Burman to Offer LIGHT Training Juilie Hodder Elaine Sankey 12 Kevin Kiers Ron Schafer in May 4 PHOTOGRAPHER School of Offers Summer 13 Christian Lintan Continuing Education Seminars 16 DESIGNER AND PHOTO EDITOR School of Business Advisory Board David J. Kinsey, Alexander & Sydney, UBA 14 Recommends New Initiatives

Spring 2020 Volume 2 Issue 2 BURMAN UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE 15 Meet the Board First Nations 16 Lessons from Time Gone By bring exciting 18 Parkview Adventist Academy News new dimensions to the Burman (Top left and right) Doris Klam, age 89, demonstrates that seniors can be fit—with a little 20 Camping Hacks from Kevin Kiers ! effort. (Bottom left) The Acronaire home show always draws a crowd. (Bottom right) Win or lose, the Burman team is a worthy opponent. 21 Alumni Profiles

• Julie Hodder: Doing God’s Work First Nations Heritage Has • More Alumni Profiles Key Lessons for Burman Feature Stories

“Shaping the World” Campaign: The Sankey Challenge | Shafer Celebrates 40 Year Anniversay in Athletics | Professor Shares Camping Hacks Former Prime Minister to Speak at Herr Lecture Series | PAA and Burman Join Hands for Bahamian Disaster Relief 21 ABOUT THE COVER 4 Ron Schafer’s 40 Years of 11 Herr Lecture Features Former Lessons learned over eons of are now being Growing Burman Athletics Prime Minister Kevin Kiers’ camping shared with students in the School of Education. Over four decades Ron’s leadership The Honourable Kim Campbell will hacks appeal has had a positive and lasting discuss the security risks posed by the TO MAKE A GIFT to seasoned Gifts in support of Burman University may be made impact on both the campus and threat of global climate change. Ms. hikers and at www.burmanu.ca or phone 403.782.3381 x 4161 the Lacombe community. The Campbell was ’s first female novices comprehensive and high quality prime minister. She served as the VISIT US ONLINE AT alike. www.burmanu.ca program attracts thousands of users Founding Principal of the new Peter Facebook: Burman University each month. Lougheed Leadership College at the Instagram: @burmanuniversity University of . Twitter: @burmanuniv 20

Burman University Magazine is published 16 School of Education two times yearly by the Burman University, Collaborates with First Nations See the alumni profile pages Office of the President, 6730 University Drive, for many inspiring stories of Lacombe, Alberta T4L 2E5. An emphasis on reconciliation brings about program changes that prepare committed service and © Copyright 2019 Burman University students to anticipate, value, and professional accomplishment. Letters to the editor are welcome and may be considered for publication. They may be edited. respond to the diverse strengths and Email messages to [email protected] needs of all learners.

1 President’s Message

Transformations These are just two reasons why we decided that a library hen Murray and Elaine (Babiuk) Sankey met at Burman, transformation is basic to our students’ entire university Wthey discovered they had much in common. Both “prairie Shaping experience here at Burman. And I am pleased that so many kids,” they joined Murray’s parents after graduating and grew Lately we’ve been talking a lot about transformation on this campus-spiritual, academic, Little Gem Ranches Ltd. near Veteran, AB, where they still live. physical, economic, and relational. Going beyond what is—going beyond the familiar of you have agreed. “form”—is never easy. To disrupt the status quo successfully requires exceptional clarity, the World They say, “Burman is a place that nurtures leadership and careful planning, meticulous attention, committed perseverance, and so much more. Over the past nine months, your gifts and pledges have relationship building—with each other, the community, and our taken us more than halfway to our $10 million goal. Being heavenly Father. We are excited to help foster the growth and development of an institution that we hold in high regard. This issue tells stories of remarkable transformations. Some are in a position to observe your generous responses daily is an to our athletic programs and facilities over the past 40 years. uplifting and faith-affirming experience. Our gratitude for Burman is especially blessed to have Ron Schafer shepherd your support and God’s blessings is boundless. The Sankey Challenge these transformations throughout his tenure. Groundbreakers “We have committed matching funds toward the Another story is of the redemptive transformational work Julie ‘Shaping the World’ campaign that will modernize and Hodder and her team are doing for the children enrolled in For those of you who have not yet made a commitment expand the Burman University library. This bold and the Journeys Learning Regional Program for . to our goal of transforming education at Burman, I urgent project has significant future benefits for every University department! Refusing to accept that some challenges are simply too great, invite you to be part of a new phase in the campaign: the Groundbreakers phase. Julie is intent on restoration and rehabilitation, transforming “We are extending an the lives of students and their families, as well. invitation for others Because we don’t want to incur debt even as we know to join us in honoring You will find other accounts of transformation in the Alumni how important the planned transformations are, we former president Profile section. Our graduates are transforming the world with urge you to consider joining the Groundbreakers. If Victor Fitch and his commitment to their professions, churches, and communities. 200 people would commit to $5,000 for each of three family by naming the upper commons in Mark Trenchard summarizes the influence of our schools years, we could start construction in the confidence the library the ‘Fitch when he writes, “I take what I learned at PAA with me every that we will avoid debt. Commons.’ day: the integrity and character, the curiosity of learning, and the commitment to excellence that were forged there.” Transformation is never easy. But together we can “Respond by calling continue in our mission to shape the world with lives President Agrey or Shaping the World: Lives of Service Begin Here of service that begin at Burman University. Eric Rajah [contact information below]. Our challenge doubles We are now engaged in a campus transformation. At the Loren Agrey the value of your Homecoming 2019 banquet, I asked everyone to prayerfully gift and honours the consider participation in our $10 million “Shaping the World” many contributions campaign. This campaign will impact the entire university: of the Fitch family!” additional scholarship funds, physical accessibility to classrooms and other facilities, opportunities for more service learning As a Groundbreaker, you will have the experiences, enhanced academics, strengthened faculty research, opportunity to pick up a shovel and take and enriched teaching skills. The largest share of the campaign part in the groundbreaking ceremony. is allocated to transforming the library into a place for discovery, The vision of a transformed library can learning, collaboration, and research. start to become a reality in 2020.

While our librarians have optimized the resources available in our age of information technology, we know that information by itself is not enough. Students must learn how to find and evaluate what they require. The transformed library will include the spaces and technology for such learning to take place. A vast bison herd keeps the Sankeys busy year round on their ranch in east central Alberta. It will also provide spaces for collaboration. Many of the opportunities waiting for today’s graduates require being able to work in teams and partnerships. Part of our Many gifting opportunities are available • President Loren Agrey: (403) 782-3381, responsibility to students is to help them develop and hone skills in effective collaboration. for those who wish to participate in the ext. 4147. Email: [email protected] Sankeys’ matching gift challenge. We • E ric Rajah: (403) 782-3381, ext. 4161. welcome your call to explore details. Email: [email protected] 2 3 Physical activity, vigorously promoted since the Ron Schafer: Athlete, Teacher, Coach, administration allocated only $2,000 for a public Fundraiser relations tour. The school’s concern was that one beginning of education on “the hilltop,” took the of the members of The Olympix had been recently injured. shape of walks to town on alternate days for men and Ever since he was a youngster growing up in the hamlet While the allocated funds stretched much further than women, “marches” (they have a very loose relationship of Tees, just east of the college, Ron’s life revolved around what they would now, 40 years later, it was still only a small baseball, football, hockey—sports in general. As often as fraction of the $40,000 the team needed. to square dances) and skating for Saturday night possible, he talked his dad into taking him to the campus entertainment, season-appropriate team sports, to watch the casual “pick-up” games and more organized Together with Darrell Gabrys, the team’s assistant coach, and, of course, classes. Exercise intramurals. He paid special attention to Victor Fitch playing Ron led team members in an intense, grueling campaign. baseball to learn the finer skills of They did construction projects in the provided by gainful employment in one of the school’s pitching. The May sports day that area. They sold light bulbs door-to- industries was valued above all. Gordon MacDonald, men’s dean, door in Red Deer and Lacombe. They But a seismic shift occurred on Sunday, September organized was a highlight each year. stacked bales for Ernie Kay, a teacher at the high school who was also 4, 1974—groundbreaking day for a new physical A life-changing event occurred farming. They held a pie auction. They education centre for Canadian (CUC, when Ron was seven years old. He organized work-a-thons. They sold now Burman University). Physical activity was about to remembers sitting at the edge of tickets to their home show. And they be redefined. his seat beside his dad, watching raised $40,000. That was in 1980. the visiting acrobatic team perform As eight “golden” shovels dug into the rich Alberta at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. The Acronaires: An Acrobatics loam, high school student Ron Schafer was on hand, Coach Robert Kalua’s Gymnics had an Team with a Difference watching intently. He was part of the acrobatics team enthusiastic audience that day, but no one was more captivated than Ron. In 1973 the acrobatics team was that was performing at the ceremony. He was mesmerized by the team’s first organized under Coach Landon Ron was also present when the first brick was laid. balance, flexibility, confidence, and Ritchey. Known as the Olympix, it He determined that his class would be using the new strength. There was no question in his was later renamed the Acronaires. This year Burman mind: he knew he wanted to be part The team encountered some serious centre for graduation. He already had an idea for their of such teamwork too. setbacks in 1980 when school athletics celebrates class gift: a new scoreboard for the new gymnasium. Ron Schafer has never administrators almost disbanded it The first official use of the new gym did, in fact, turn The dream did not die. Ron was after the above-mentioned liability in Grade 10 when Landon Ritchey “been satisfied with the status suit against the team was threatened. 40 years of growth out to be Ron’s graduation in ’76—but only because started The Olympix on the hilltop. quo. He never accepts what is, under the direction he and his friends cleared the building of all the usual Ron was a charter member of this At that time, Ron Schafer was construction debris. Day after day they carted out original team for the next three years. but is always envisioning new completing undergraduate studies of Ron Schafer. Three of his four coaches had studied possibilities. The evolving physical at . He had been a boxes and bags, ladders and sawhorses, even tools. under Robert Kalua: Landon Ritchey, member of The Olympix while a high They swept and washed and dusted. Finally they set up Stan Detweiler, and Wayne Culmore. education programs and facilities school and college student and had chairs and decorated. Ron was determined to follow in their looked forward to returning to CUC to footsteps. He, too, would learn all at Burman over the past 40 years teach and coach the acrobatics team. When the pool opened in spring of the next year, that Professor Kalua (then at Andrews give ample evidence of that. Even friends Ron Schafer and Bryce Shipowick couldn’t University) had to offer. Hearing of the danger “his team” was decide who should be first to jump into the water. So more significant is the positive and facing, Ron changed his senior project Degree in hand, he returned to CUC in at Andrews. He created a slide show they joined hands and jumped in together. lasting impact Ron’s efforts have 1980. He was prepared to teach and to that convinced CUC administrators coach. What he hadn’t anticipated was had on all who have met him. His that acrobatics is a safe sport and that the fundraising. His acrobatics team influence has changed lives safety would be his primary concern. needed funds for both equipment . The team was reluctantly given and touring. Due to the threat of ” another chance. a potential lawsuit, a skeptical Clark Jantzie

4 5 Competition, League Membership, and with the athletic director. But it didn’t take long Sabbath Observance to discover that Burman wouldn’t play on Sabbath and King’s wouldn’t play on Sunday. The idea of a Christian Burman’s very first international competition was in league was scrapped. But shortly thereafter, King’s helped acrobatics when in 1989 Dustin Dudar, Robb White, Jason organize the Alberta Colleges Athletic League (ACAL). Chiakowsky, and Devin Capcara competed in the US National Acrobatic Championships. Burman applied to join the ACAL, but was repeatedly refused for their position on Sabbath play. It seemed They placed first in the intermediate category, and second that joining a league (except for the one that was using in the “Men’s Pairs.” This was followed in 1996 by Kalie the college gym) was not possible for Burman. Various Baker and Angie Hiob when they placed second in the exhibition games in hockey, , and volleyball were intermediate category in “Women’s Pairs.” After the ladies played on campus, but league games didn’t seem feasible. competed, one of the judges told Ron that she had never seen a first-time competitive pair so well-prepared for their That changed during the 2004-05 academic year. The first competition. ACAL called Ron to ask if Burman would be willing to enter a hockey team in their league. One of theirs had When Ron was a student at Burman, the only opportunity dropped out and they needed to fill that vacancy. Because for team competition was intramurals. That changed when all games were played late on Saturday nights, the ACAL the Central Alberta Men’s Indoor Soccer League from Red knew Burman students could play. The team, under Coach Cam Aldrich, won the championship. They placed second the next year.

Burman teams joined the ACAL with the provision that they would not ask to play in championship It soon became apparent that the between 65 and 91 years of age. All were games, held on weekends. Their regular games Acronaires team would be a team with In 2014 the Acronaires celebrated retired faculty or staff from the University were scheduled on weekdays only. a difference. At home and on tour, they their 40th Anniversary. Ron had of Alberta. presented not only acrobatics, but led out in spiritual activities as well. coached the team for 30 of those Ron and Karen, his wife, first met The Burman’s large, accommodating, and 40 years. Under his direction, U of Agers (now the Dynamos) at an well-equipped athletic facilities have Coach Schafer says, “During the early they had travelled extensively. annual Christmas tree festival in the early paved the way for intercollegiate years of my time, the team presented 90s. Ron was fascinated as he watched more Sabbath School, church, and vesper Its 40 members had presented them. He says, “We had had no idea that competition and an array of programs than acrobatic programs.” programs in every province in they existed. After their performance, I programs that involve the community Canada, the Northwest Territories, introduced myself and asked if they would in health-building activities. Team objectives are still to witness for and Yukon. They had visited the be willing to perform in our home show in Christ, promote the university and church, April. From there, our friendship grew.” provide a positive team experience for , Jamaica, Costa Ron recalls, “As our teams became more team members to grow and develop Rica, Belize, Nicaragua, Kenya, and In 1995, 12 of their members joined the competitive, we began to ask for accommodation holistically, be a positive example to also several European countries. Acronaires on a tour to Jamaica. Two years for playoff participation. We were consistently their audiences (especially children), and later the CUC team traveled to Nicaragua, denied. But then one year, they said that if we were provide wholesome fun and energetic and the Dynamos joined them there Deer, 25 km south of Lacombe, heard about the size of willing to host the championship, we could choose what family entertainment. as well. Over the years, the two teams have held joint Burman’s gym. They wanted its use for indoor soccer. Ron days the games would be played. workshops and performances. says, “It only made sense that if there was going to be a One of the highlights of every performance is when team league in our facility, we would have a team. That was the “I immediately volunteered to host, and in the spring of members invite the children in the audience to join them In the early 2000s, Ron travelled to Regina to perform with official start to competitive sports at Burman.” 2010, just a month after our facility was expanded and on stage. Another highlight is working with other teams. the Dynamos for the opening ceremonies of the Canadian open for use, we hosted the ACAL basketball championship Once the Acronaires worked with a team. Senior Games. He was part of a doubles pyramid with a In an attempt to organize a Christian league, Ron and on a Thursday and Friday before sundown. The league was For many years, they also performed and travelled with The 72-year-old woman standing on his hands—a high-foot-to- Wayne Culmore, a residence hall dean, contacted King’s certain that we couldn’t get fans out on weekdays. But did U of Agers, a /acrobatic team. Its members were hand move that they had wanted in their routine. College (now King’s University) in . They met we prove them wrong!” 6 7 The Burman gymnasium was packed with Capacity Building: The Gwen Bader Weight Ron used the money he collected to pay back his extremely enthusiastic fans. The half-time show Training Centre personal bank loan, purchase additional equipment featured the Acronaires with drumline and live . And as needed, and fund miscellaneous projects such as the Burman team won their first basketball championship. Ron took graduate studies at Brigham Young University in landscaping, painting, and even part of the new outdoor Utah in 1983. After his first spring session there, he recalls hockey rink. As membership increased, walls were removed Under the leadership of Coach Peter Ford, the men’s team deciding that CUC needed a weight training facility. There and the facility grew. won a total of five ACAL championships. They would most was no available space in the PE Centre, so Ron and his likely have kept on winning had the league not folded in assistant Darrell Gabrys were given permission to renovate When the weight training centre was expanded as part of 2015 when most of the teams joined the Alberta College the storage space at the north end of the “old gym” (an area a total renovation and expansion of the entire PE Centre in Athletic Conference (ACAC). that is now occupied by the School of Business). 2009, it had already seen six earlier transformations.

Burman’s administration approved the request to apply to the ACAC for basketball membership. Extensive, and expensive, applications were submitted in 2015 and 2016. Burman was denied both times for Sabbath restrictions but was encouraged to apply again with an even stronger Jack Kanngiesser has swum five application. So Ron did. And again he was denied. The final days a week for the past 42 decision from the league was, “Don’t apply again until you years, averaging 1.25 km each day. are willing to play on Friday night and Saturday.” Calculating 48 weeks for each year (the pool is closed for Recently Burman applied to join the Prairie Athletic some vacations and repairs), Ron estimates Jack has swum Conference (PAC), even though PAC teams are mostly from more than 12,500 km in the Burman pool. Jack’s motivation Saskatchewan. Again Burman was turned down due to Sabbath restrictions. Then, when the PAC lost three teams, for such a lengthy and dedicated fitness program has been they invited Burman to join, assuring Ron that they would health. The fact that he likes to swim is also a factor. Ron’s goal to improve university/community relations is realized daily as community members join students and staff in a variety of work within Sabbath restrictions. In 2019 Burman won the health-building activities. men’s PAC basketball championship. Even after the City of Lacombe built an indoor pool, Jack Once that space was renovated, the administration decided The original 1983 facility was 800 square feet, fitted out Other Interests: Community Engagement continues to use Burman’s. He likes the friendly, helpful to move the nursing program, located in the PE Centre, with $32,000 worth of equipment. The 2020 facility, atmosphere at Burman, and, he adds, he is a “creature of to the newly renovated facility. In return, the vacated renamed the Gwen Bader Weight Training Centre in Although Ron had retired from coaching the Acronaires habit.” space was allocated to weight training. Ron says, “We memory and honour of Burman’s first physical education in 2014 to pursue other interests, he is currently again now had space—approximately 800 square feet—but no graduate, Gwen Bader, has approximately 11,000 square coaching the team. But he is also continuing his interest in Clark Jantzie, another businessman from Lacombe, started equipment. My plan was to sell memberships and then feet and state-of-the-art equipment worth more than a promoting good relations with the City of Lacombe and using the pool in 1980. His goal is still to exercise Monday take that money to buy equipment.” half million dollars. What a transformation today’s users surrounding communities. through Friday, first by swimming for 30 minutes and then experience! with weight training. Before moving to Lacombe, Clark had It seemed a viable plan. On opening day about 30 people Capacity Building: The Pool been active in competitive sports, so physical fitness has from the community followed Ron into the empty weight been important to him all his life. room, sat down against the wall, and listened to his plan. Ron writes, “The good news is that all the equipment and the When the pool at Burman University first opened in 1977, After his brief explanation, everyone got up and left. Now, renovations over the years have been paid for by user fees it was the only indoor pool in a 30-km radius. Though He says, “By coming here regularly, I find I’ve built in hindsight, Ron says, “No one was about to give me and not student tuition dollars. By inviting the community originally intended as a college facility, it attracted Lacombe relationships with others using the Centre at the same money to buy equipment they couldn’t see. CUC had made into our facility, we have provided an exceptional fitness community interest immediately. time.” He looks forward to seeing Brian Leavitt, Sam Asante, it crystal clear before I began renovations to the old gym and John Nichols, to name a few. He also appreciates the storage area that no school funds were available.” centre for our own students and enhanced community Bill Soley, former owner of Soley’s Hardware in Lacombe, many outstanding student workers at the gym. “They open relations at the same time!” approached Dr. Cyril Dean, chair of the physical education up the place at 5:00 a.m., go to their classes during the day, So Ron, acting on what he considered to be his only option, department, to ask if he and some friends could swim at the work late into the evening—and they are still smiling! Sure, found his own money. He went to the bank and applied for college instead of traveling all the way to Ponoka. Dr. Dean they leave after completing their academic programs, but a $32,000 personal loan. That money allowed him to buy With more than 4,000 visits every winter month, the facility agreed. So Bill invited Jack Kanngiesser and several other their influence isn’t forgotten.” enough equipment for the entire room. He started selling is in constant use by Burman and PAA students, faculty and businessmen from Lacombe to join him. memberships immediately. staff, as well as community members.

8 9 On April 2, 2020, The Right Honourable Kim Campbell, P.C., C.C., O.B.C., Q.C., will present the third and final program of Burman University’s 2019/20 Herr Lecture series at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently appointed Campbell chairperson of the Independent Advisory Board that provides non-binding merit-based recommendations to the Prime Minister on Supreme Court of Canada appointments.

Campbell served in 1993 as Canada’s 19th and first female Prime Minister. Burman Prior to that, she held various Cabinet positions, including Minister of State for Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Minister of Justice and to Host Attorney General of Canada, Minister of National Defence, and Minister of Veterans Affairs.

Kim Campell Following her tenure as Prime Minister, Campbell taught at UBC and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. From 2014 to 2018 Ms. Campbell served as the in April Founding Principal of the new Peter Lougheed Leadership College at the .

A Trustee of the International Center for the Study of Radicalisation and Political Violence (ICSR) at King’s College London, Campbell has represented Canada internationally and led organizations such as the World Movement for Democracy, the Council of Women World Keeping seniors healthy Leaders, the International Women’s Forum, and the Club of Madrid. Capacity Building: The Gymnasium The fitness class has helped seniors improve their quality In her lecture, Ms. Campbell will discuss the security risks posed by the of life. It has also helped Burman students. Tiffanie (Sayler) global threat of climate change. Ron’s most recent project is a fitness class for senior citizens. Crombie found great satisfaction in seeing that the seniors He says, “I had heard somewhere that by 2025, half the she was working with were managing stairs much more In keeping with the founders’ commitment to “a politics of inclusion population in Canada would be over 50. Since we have easily. She also heard them talk about gardening projects and openness,” the Denise and Larry Herr Lectures in the Humanities a health care system in Canada that is supported by tax that they hadn’t attempted in years. 2019/20 is featuring three presenters on widely diverse topics. dollars, I have been telling my students for some time that it would be wise for them to find ways to keep seniors For two years Tiffanie taught a chair exercise program for up The first of these presenters was Rabbi Gila Caine. On November 24 healthy. That would take pressure off the very system that to 15 seniors to improve their mobility and balance. Tiffanie Rabbi Caine, referencing legal texts, legends, and rituals from within their taxes would have to support.” Finally he decided to says, “Helping with Ron’s class changed my career path.” She the Jewish culture, explored ways by which the Jewish tradition limits create a model for his students. is now registered in a program that teaches her to assist human tendencies towards violence and abuse of those who are weaker. occupational and physical therapists with their patients. She posited that religion offers one way for turning our emotions and In 2016, the first senior fitness class convened. Ron’s original ideals into reality. plan was to have Burman students and seniors in the same Ron writes, “I intend to continue this senior fitness program class with a 1:1 ratio. Pairing up seniors and students has till I leave Burman, and I hope that my successor continues The February presentation featured the screening of Elders in the two benefits. It teaches students how to help seniors gain the tradition. This is one more tangible way that we can Making, a documentary of the journey of two young men, a Blackfoot fitness and skill development, and gives seniors assistance serve our community.” Aboriginal and a Chinese Canadian newcomer, across traditional as they learn new moves. Blackfoot territory. Following the screening, director Chris Hsiung and author Duane Mistaken Chief talked about the challenges of reconciliation between Indigenous and Since Burman offers a free class each semester to seniors, non-Indiginous people. the fitness class was affordable and became very popular. The first year, 12 Burman students and 40 seniors registered. ! TY • HER SI R Not wanting to turn anyone away, Ron abandoned his 1:1 R L E E V All are invited to the Hon. Kim Campbell’s presentation, “Global I C ratio and included everyone. The second year about 50 N T

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aturday evening, April 4, the Young Artist Concerto School of Business Offers SConcert (YACC) will present its annual performance in the College Heights Church at Burman University. Burman to Offer LIGHT Professional Continuing Education The high caliber of solo work and the diversity of the Training in May repertoire contribute to the event’s popularity. Subject to a minimum of five participants, the School of Business will offer professional non- credit courses designed to enhance performance Annual YACC Showcases Young Musicians in the workplace. Registration fees are $500 for Health evangelism training will be available each course except for Investments and Mutual Wendolin Munroe, chair of the university’s music on the Burman University campus from Funds. Each of these two is $750. All continuing program, credits Cristian Neacsu, former director of May 4 -17. Offered by the Lay Institute education courses, except where indicated, are the Burman University Symphony Orchestra, with for Global Health Training (LIGHT) and held on the Burman University campus. organizing the YACC several years ago. For the past two hosted by Burman’s wellness program, years, it has been led by director Eduardo Sola. LIGHT training is intended for all those Each year, the music faculty auditions soloists to interested in the establishment of vibrant ENTREPRENEURSHIP (May 4-6) INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY (June 3-5) perform with the orchestra. The seven winners are community health outreach programs, At the core of this introductory-level course is the art Protecting data from human error, deliberate espionage chosen on the basis of the quality of their performance. health evangelism training schools, city of developing entrepreneurial thinking, identifying or trespass, information extortion, and vandalism is The YACC also offers one performance slot to the missions, and rural lifestyle centres. opportunities, and taking steps to implement them. increasingly more necessary. This security awareness Participants will learn how to develop effective business and training program is designed to help safeguard an winner of the Alberta String Association competition. A supporting ministry of the Seventh-day models and plans for striking the right deals. organization’s technology assets. Professor Sola writes, “In a growingly competitive Adventist Church, LIGHT has trained more market within the performing arts, soloing alongside than 15,000 church members in over 80 BOOKKEEPING (May 6-8) an orchestra at a young age has become more and more countries around the world since 2008. Participants will learn the basic principles of recording PERSONAL FINANCE MANAGEMENT (June 8-10) transactions and maintaining the general ledger to keep This course will acquaint participants with the principles difficult. There is so much talent that goes unnoticed Anyone interested in learning how to share company books in full compliance with GAAP guidelines. of short and long-term financial planning, investing due to lack of opportunity and level of saturation.” God’s love through ministering to the health and retirement, credit, taxation, risk management, and Stage exposure allows students to discover a potential needs of humanity is invited to attend this INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP budgeting. passion for sharing their work while still in their specialized and practical training program. (May 6-8) formative years. In addition, those pursuing a career Among the topics to be covered are Social enterprises address the social-economic, SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING (June 15-17) environmental, and cultural challenges in disadvantaged Participants will be introduced to how marketers create in solo performance learn the rigors of preparing common diseases, nutrition, hydrotherapy, vegetarian cooking classes, and massage. communities. They generate goodwill, financial returns, and customer-driven, limited-budget marketing strategies themselves, maturing the piece, understanding the community relevance. based on research and understanding of the marketing repertoire, and engaging in collaborative work. environment and customers. This year, in connection with the YACC, Sola also For more information: Pekka Määttänen INVESTMENTS (May 27-29) launched the Burman University Orchestration ([email protected]) A basic knowledge of investment options may be all BUDGETING (June 17-19) you need to grow the value of your savings. A three-day This three-day course focuses on operating and capital Competition (BUOC). The winner’s original orchestral Academic credit will be available for seminar on how the markets work will provide you with the budgeting tools. Participants will learn custom-designed composition will be awarded a monetary prize and qualified participants with a further appropriate tools to analyze and manage your investment budgeting processes for the specific organizations (public, be featured at the YACC. Competitors from both 2-week extension of the course. There possibilities. private, or NGO) relevant to their responsibilities. inside and outside Burman University are invited to will be a fee to cover costs. Space is participate. The objective of this additional competition limited. MUTUAL FUNDS (June 1-3; also July 20-24 at Foothills PRINCIPLES OF SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT is to provide up-and-coming young composers and Camp and Retreat Centre, Bowden, AB) (June 17-19) arrangers, as well as advanced theory students at BU, This course offers a technical and fundamental analysis of Participants will learn how to apply successful business the opportunity to showcase their work. mutual funds and related products, as well as alternative principles to small . Attention will be given to Alumni: We’d like to hear from you! investment vehicles such as ETFs. Successful completion entrepreneurship, strategy, business planning, marketing, Sola teaches orchestration, counterpoint, and form & will qualify the student to take the CIFC exam. budgeting, and new venture management. analysis. He writes, “My students are just fantastic in the Online: By Mail: theoretical work they do! An opportunity like this is a [email protected] Alumni Association BRANDING YOUR CHURCH (June 3-5) INTRODUCTION TO NEW TREASURERS (July 20-24 only Burman University huge thing for them!” 6730 University Drive Participants will learn the what, how, when, where, and why at Foothills Camp and Retreat Centre, Bowden, AB) Lacombe, AB Canada T4L 2E5 of branding. The course will help church laity and clergy This course covers the basics of orientation to SDA church Like the other seasonal concerts of the Burman of all denominations discover effective ways of relating to structure and legal issues. It addresses the role of the • Send digital photos by email in the jpg, tif or eps file format. University Symphony Orchestra, the YACC offers File sizes of one megabyte or more are best. their communities. Church marketing efforts should match treasurer and how to record accounting information, using free admission to both the campus and wider • Be sure to include your date of graduation or dates of enthusiasm for Christian mission. the church information system. community. attendance. To register, call (403) 782-3381, ext. 4095 or visit www.burmanu.ca/business/continuing 12 13 Campus News | School of Business

urman University Board with the Lord, opportunity is Bof Trustee members provided; if they are looking come from across Canada. for scholastic opportunity or Some of these are ex officio, social development, it is all that is, they are members t h e re .” by virtue of the positions they hold in the SDA Diane Burns writes, “My Church in Canada. Others husband, Lawrence, earned are elected by local church his theology degree at CUC constituencies. Meet the Board (now Burman) in 1981. My experience with Burman The last issue introduced Paul Llewellyn and Kevin McKay goes back to 1985-86 when we spent our honeymoon year from . Here readers will meet Ken Corkum and on the campus. I was working on my education degree and Diane Burns, representing the Newfoundland Mission. Lawrence worked in the communication department.

When questions, concerns, or suggestions emerge about the “In May 1986 Lawrence was offered a position as Director direction that Burman University is taking, please contact the of VOAR Radio Station in St. John’s, NL. We bid farewell to board members representing your district. CUC, but it left its special imprint on our lives.

Louicius Michel, School of Business Chair/Professor (centre front), seeks direction from his board of advisors. Ken Corkum, president of the Newfoundland Mission for “Today we serve the Corner Brook Seventh-day Adventist the past 10 years, has served as an ex officio member of Church in Newfoundland and Labrador as Ministry School of Business Advisory Board Burman’s Board since 1998. (For 12 of these years, he was Coordinators, using Recommends New Initiatives president of the Maritime many of the skills honed Conference.) He has at CUC to minister to On October 18, 2019, the Advisory Board members of the key recommendations of the board. While feedback from promoted the growth of the our church family and School of Business convened for their second semi-annual employers of School of Business graduates is very positive, the university with his time, community. meeting to review the school’s proposals and recommend new strategies are designed to maintain and expand students’ energy, and enthusiasm; with appropriate direction. The school is currently implementing preparedness for the workplace. hiring Burman graduates; “I have been a board and with supporting his son’s member since the fall The Advisory Board Growth Initiatives studies at Burman. of 2014. It has been a tremendous honour to Offers advice on the school’s strategic plan, One of the school’s recent projects, the Small  Ken recalls many difficult be a part of this time positioning, and design of academic programs Business Centre, was unveiled on September decisions over the years. of significant change. 3, 2019. The school’s faculty are now working One was the time the Canadian University Provides guidance on current business issues and  Lawrence and Diane Burns  with several business and government leaders to board considered moving College became Burman concerns Ken Corkum make this Centre fully operational for additional the campus to . University. I was privileged to participate in the historic last experiential learning opportunities for students. Another was when the academy faced a financial crisis that graduation for Canadian University College and the first Assists in securing student internships and in was resolved by a vote to “administer the high school as a graduation for Burman University, as well as the inauguration  building strong relationships with business, The school is in the early stages of developing a department of the college (now university).” of President Loren Agrey. industry, and government partnership arrangement with the Cree

 First Nation. Once completed, this partnership In Ken Corkum’s opinion, one of the board’s most successful “It is exciting to see Burman excelling and expanding what Generates opportunities for research and other will offer students a work/study program for a forms of collaboration among faculty members, decisions was the “insightful appointment” of Darrell it has to offer students in terms of degree and certificate  comprehensive hands-on learning experience. the business community, and government Huether as the vice president for financial administration. programs, sports activities, community outreach, spiritual Ken writes, “Darrell brought transparency and stability to growth, facilities, and financial support. Many students are agencies According to Dr. Louicius Michel, chair, the reporting the institution’s finances.” given the opportunity to attend because of the scholarships school is also exploring collaboration with the Facilitates business, industry, and government provided by Burman and its donors.  nearby Town of Blackfalds to enhance the town’s leaders’ participation in the school  As one of two board historians, Ken is proud of the progress economic development. Both faculty and students Burman has made in developing the campus. He says it is “Think. Believe. Act. Burman University continues to educate will be involved in all the stages of proposed “looking beautiful with more projects and upgrades coming students who will make a difference in the world and be  Stimulates donor support services. all the time.” He is also pleased with the number of programs ambassadors for Jesus in whatever career they choose and and services provided for students. “If they want a close walk wherever life takes them.” 14 15 Campus News | School of Education

hat are great teachers made of? The question is ever Wnew. And the answer is always many faceted. Among other things, students at Burman’s School of Education learn professional knowledge and understanding, successful teaching methods, legal frameworks, and policies. They also learn how to foster effective relationships and create inclusive learning where diversity is respected. Lessons from Times Gone By In our divided nation, reconciliation is one competency receiving increased attention. Senator Murray Sinclair points out that reconciliation is “not an Indigenous problem, it is a Canadian one.” He claims (referring to residential schools), “Education is what got us here, and education is what will get us out.”

Dr. Shirley Freed, chair, writes, “Our students come to us unaware of the history of Indigenous people in Canada. It’s our responsibility to change that, so that when they leave Burman, they can engage in reconciliation in their home communities and be in a position to anticipate, value, and respond to the diverse strengths and needs of all learners.”

The school is collaborating with local Indigenous leaders to implement significant curriculum changes. Burman students, for example, go to the reserve schools at nearby Maskwacis for fieldwork. An Indigenous instructor teaches a history course at Burman. And students are taught methods of implementing Indigenous content in their lesson planning. (Far left/top left) In honour of National Day of Action for Missing (Top right) President Loren Agrey welcomes a group from (Bottom) The mural by Delree Dumont, Cree artist from Crossfield, The revised program of studies provides and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, a drumming and dance Maskwacis Cultural College to the dedication of two voyageur AB, depicts the Medicine Wheel with Creator in the centre and group from the Samson Cree Nation performed a number of songs canoes. The teepee in front of the McKibbin building provided the encircled by Mother Earth. The four quadrants have many opportunities for developing a better and dances on campus. setting for stories by Indigenous people about their experiences meanings, including the connectivity of the physical, mental, understanding of, and respect for, the , (Top centre) The voyageur canoes, crafted by Indigenous people, hold in residential schools and as survivors of the ‘60s “scoop” that emotional, and spiritual aspects of life. cultures, languages, contributions, perspectives, stories of both past traditions and current narratives. Aboard this big separated children from their families. experiences, and contemporary contexts of First boat are heard the voices and laughter between the quiet dip of the Nations, Metis, and Inuit. many paddles that collectively propel it forward. 16 17 Parkview Adventist Academy News

Volleyball Teams Take the Gold “Each year, new team members are welcomed onto the team Long-term plans for PAA include a new school building. A date Trip organizer Ted Deer explains, “Each year, our and supported as they learn new skills,” says Jamieson. “Team- for construction has not yet been set, but Burman will provide hilltop community sends out numerous students on mission The PAA Panthers took home the gold in the annual Northern building skills are essential to successful careers. For example, land and an endowment for the new school. trips. This year, because of hurricane Dorian, we chose to Classic held last fall on the Burman University campus. Both over 80 percent of Fortune 500 female executives played help our own Bahamian students and their families.” the men’s and women’s volleyball teams had worked hard with organized sports. Recognizing that this transition is complex and will take a The mission teams will focus on numerous sites, including their coaches throughout the year. considerable amount of time to work through all the details, rebuilding efforts for several Burman University students’ “Students who learn to play together will be able to work Burman and the Alberta Conference commit to providing homes, the local Adventist school, and one Adventist The coaches are quick to point out that the game is about together and support those they work with,” he explained. accurate and timely reports. Readers are invited to check the church—all heavily damaged by the storm. Students will more than just winning. Panther men’s coach, Colton PAA website at www.paa.ca. also participate in church services and daily worship Greenlaw, explains, “Sports are important at PAA primarily Jamieson also points to the academic success of those students activities at the school. for the values they can teach. One is our interdependence. No who choose to participate in the many other activities PAA and Burman Partner to Help Bahamian one player can carry a team to victory. Everyone’s contribution available at PAA, such as part-time work, sports, campus Students Restore Communities Organizers have worked closely with two contacts on Grand to the team counts. I tell my guys all the time that we win ministries, and class offices. He says that these students, on Bahama to coordinate the trip: Karenda Swain, a Burman together, and we lose together. average, earn higher grades than those who concentrate only On September 2, 2019, hurricane Dorian hit Grand Bahama as alumna, and Eric D. Clarke, North Bahamas Conference on academics. a category 5 storm, with sustained winds of 295 km/hr. It caused president and pastor. $3.4 billion in damage and left 70,000 residents, including PAA Transitions to New Governance 11 Burman University students and their families, facing “I am humbled to know that my PAA and Burman family is unimaginable loss of life and property. willing to share in our tears,” Karenda writes. “So many lives Parkview Adventist Academy and Burman University are were lost. People are discouraged. They don’t know Jesus. following a governance path similar to that which other Freshman Tarranique Rahming says, “Seeing the report of the But we pray that with this relief effort they will encounter Seventh-day Adventist academies and universities in North storm’s impact on my island was heart-breaking. My family lost His love through us.” America have successfully taken. everything, but not hope in God.” Pastor Clarke says he knows that Burman University and the Alberta Conference of the the restoration efforts will be an Seventh-day Adventist Church have worked diligently to uphill battle. “We are grateful to ensure the long-term success of PAA. God for spared lives, especially as we acknowledge so many who have lost In September 2020, Burman University will transfer theirs,” he said. “We are optimistic about ownership and operation of the academy to the Alberta the recovery efforts and we see God’s Conference. The administrators of PAA will work with hand even as we have been reminded the Alberta Conference’s Office of Education to ensure a that when we lose all material things, it successful transition. is He who keeps us.”

So what will the 2020/21 year look like for PAA students, Former Burman student Kenan Swain, faculty, and parents? The short answer is that much will whose family also lost their home as remain the same. For instance, Mr. Dallas Weis will be well as many friends and colleagues, is principal in the new school year. And PAA will remain at its planning to join the trip. “My prayer is existing location. The academy will continue in the traditions that God will use me for His glory on Paul (right) spikes the ball for PAA. of excellence in education and commitment to Adventist this mission trip, as we hold hands with Christian values that its alumni experienced over the years. PAA and Burman University, working “Volleyball is perhaps one of the best sports for reminding together in restoring, reviving, and One change will be that boarding students will live in one of Dorian’s destructive power left thousands of homes looking like these. Most were beyond us that we need to rely on each other for success,” Greenlaw repair and many came to rest far from their foundations. rebuilding lives for the glory and honour continues. “This is an extremely important life lesson—one the university residence halls. They will be on the meal plan at of God on the island of Grand Bahama.” I’m honoured to teach to my players each year. The boys the campus . Tuition rates will be set by the academy The hilltop community responded immediately with a benefit learn to capitalize on each other’s strengths and support one school board and approved by the Alberta Conference. concert and other fund-raising initiatives. Over the March To assist with hurricane relief, contact Pastor Clarke at another in their weaknesses. To me, this is one of the greatest 2020 , 20 university and academy students, faculty, [email protected] or talk with Pastor Deer at (403) 782-3381. things to watch as a coach.” Burman President Loren Agrey assures PAA alumni that and staff will travel to the island to take a direct role in local “Burman will continue to offer and share an annual alumni restoration efforts. Information on the academy and its Rod Jamieson, PAA athletics director and vice principal, homecoming weekend with the new school. And alumni can programs can be found on our website at attributes the strength of the PAA volleyball program to the continue to choose which school they would like to support www.paa.ca or (403) 782-3381, ext. 4112. school’s excellent coaches and dedicated students. through their gifts.” 18 19 Ask a Professor: fter many nights on the trail, I’ve Alumni Profiles Camping Hacks from Kevin Kiers Apicked up a few camping tricks Kevin Kiers is an assistant professor in the outward pursuits program to make the outdoors more enjoyable. Then Jayden was accepted into the Journeys program, and many These tips might not be life changing Doing God’s Work breathed a sigh of relief. Now three years later, he can function in a but may make for a more memorable mainstream school. His grandmother explains, “Throughout those outdoor adventure—or at least impress e needed a miracle. His teachers years Jayden learned confidence, skills, and coping strategies. He felt your friends around the campfire. Hdidn’t know what to do for him supported in whatever task he faced.” She attributes Jayden’s success to anymore. He was too disruptive. With his Journey’s teacher Julie Hodder and her team and writes, “Julie has had a profound impact on not only Jayden but on our entire family. We Spice up your life the many other students in their care, have never felt more supported by an educator. She is one in a million!” Bring your cooking spices in sealed they didn’t have the time he required. straws by melting closed the end of a Multiple government agencies with child Julie has been working with the Journeys Learning Regional Program plastic straw with a flame, fill the straw intervention services had exhausted their for Central Alberta since it opened in 2012 as a five-year pilot program. with your favourite spice, and then resources and were also at a loss. Everyone Journeys takes a unique trauma-informed approach to remediation seal the other end of the straw. If you because, Julie explains, “Neglect, abuse, and other traumatic experiences knew Jayden’s future wasn’t promising. carefully open the straws, you can reuse can cause lasting deficits in a child’s brain development unless the Already he had had brushes with the them next time. injured areas are identified and strengthened.” RCMP. Yet Jayden was only 12 years old. In partnership with her colleagues, Julie “meets children where they Stay warm at night are developmentally. We ‘hit the reset button’ and teach kids social, Slip into a warm sleeping bag at night academic, self-regulation, and life skills.” That requires by first placing your Nalgene bottle full individualized programs tailored to the specific needs of of hot water into your bag. If you usually each of her 10 students. have cold feet, throw the hot bottle to the bottom of your sleeping bag. From At times Julie admits that wishing can’t always “fix” things, experience, I recommend that you make and that there are limits to her supports and resources. sure the lid is on tight. Even her best isn’t always enough. But her focus is on the successes. Some successes are as simple as not panicking when a stranger walks through the room. Others are as Build a quick fire great as high school and college graduation. But in the Build a quick fire by packing cotton balls final analysis, each success depends on the student’s own rubbed in Vaseline into your pack. When hard work. you are ready to light your campfire, add one of the cotton balls to your kindling. One highly aggressive student came to Journeys after It will burn long enough to get your fire having attempted to choke a teacher. Referring to himself as a “bad started. kid,” he was convinced he wasn’t “normal.” After 18 months, Journeys transitioned him back to his traditional school with a few more skills, a new mindset, and much more confidence. Three weeks later (the Sleep in comfort Julie’s “happy expectation was a four-month transition period), he declared with Save space by using your jacket or a soft shoes” remind her when she’s at a huge smile, “I’m ready! I CAN do this!” He is now one of his sweater as a pillow at night. You can work to see the school’s best role models. even stuff the jacket with other clothing colourful beauty in to create the perfect resting place for everything—even Julie says, “These kids have taught me to be a better your head. when things aren’t person and to represent Christ more fully.” going well. Pack a welcome back snack At Journeys, students find—and offer—safety, inclusion, love, Prepare for a satisfying ride home by respect, and forgiveness. They learn to build one another up, to packing your favourite snack and drink offer support and encouragement when things fall apart, and to to leave in your vehicle. After days on include those who are struggling. Students learn that no one the trail, your power bar and ginger ale is in a position to judge anyone else until “we have walked a mile in the other person’s shoes.” They learn kindness. will be there to welcome you back to civilization. 20 21 Alumni Profiles Alumni Profiles

1960s One of those was chairing the and developing curriculum of Saskatchewan (USask) in degree in international studies dean was starting his career Darwyn Bartsch HS ’79, ’88 Brian Klokeid HS ’88, att Lacombe Food Bank Board and alignment, determining 1987. Following that, he was and works with Cliff as a legal at the “top of the ladder and is a doctor of physical therapy ’88–90 completed a BSc at Reo Ganson HS ‘61, ’63, coordinating a large addition to textbook compliance, and employed with the Manitoba- assistant with Matrix Group. staying there.” with over 25 years of experience and married to Leona (Kereychuk) the facility. overseeing division budgets. Saskatchewan Conference until in a variety of clinical settings. MD at . HS ’62, holds a PhD from the 2008. First, he worked as legal Kevin Welch HS ’77, att. ‘78 Jim, Carroll, and their young His focus has been in pediatrics Brian added a law degree from University of Alberta. He served His most satisfying project while In 2010, the Corona-Norco counsel to the conference and was treasurer of the high school family came to Burman from for more than 20 years with an the University of the SDA Church in Canada in Maryland was the restoration Unified School District chose pastored the North Battleford senior class and editor of the the Maritimes for Jim to attend emphasis on the physiology of (UW). He explains, “While as teacher, principal, director of the home of William Miller, her as recipient of the District and Walburg churches. Then Burman yearbook in ‘78. At university. Even though he had development and movement in in New York City for a residency of education, conference an Adventist pioneer. Reo led a Certificated Administrator of the he accepted the combined Homecoming 2019 he was a held a well-paying job, Jim was relation to functional skills. in emergency medicine, I met president, and college president. two-week work bee at the home Year Award. position of executive secretary featured speaker. strongly convicted that God many who had expanded their Twice Dr. Ganson was president for two consecutive years. and legal counsel. wanted him to serve in youth studies beyond medicine. This of Burman University: first, Currently Beverly is a consultant ministry. He says that he “never inspired me to explore other 1987–91 (then Canadian Union Reo and Leona Ganson live in and an executive coach working Back in 1993 Cliff had opened a met a student he didn’t like.” areas of interest.“ College); and second, 2000–06 Ponoka County near Burman. with school administrators small law office to carry out his He explains that some were (then Canadian University and teachers in 11 southern duties for the conference. Since challenging and some made Brian has practiced in various College). Beverly (Tetz) How HS ’67, California school districts. In her retirement, Cliff has grown it decisions he wished they hadn’t. contexts. He held a clinical att ’68 completed a double spare time, she enjoys travel, into Matrix Law Group. The But he lived by his own golden faculty position at UW for As a charter member of the major in elementary education home remodeling, kayaking, firm, with five lawyers and six rule: Trust and love them, and several years. Then he held Private Colleges Accreditation and speech pathology at Walla and spending time with her support staff, now offers a full they will be okay. an academic faculty position Board of Alberta (1984–87) Walla University. Earning a grandchildren. range of legal services and was at Albert Einstein School of while he was academic dean at master’s degree from Loma recently approved as Solicitor Now, when former students Medicine, NY. He now works in CUC, he played a pivotal role Linda University, completing 1970s for the Town of Battleford. return to say, “You changed my emergency departments across in moving the college toward post-graduate studies at La life!” Jim asks, “What did I do?” the US that are in immediate Sierra University and California Cliff also volunteers at his He says, “What I did, I remember; need of a physician. university status. Clifford ’76 and Mazel State University, and teaching church, both locally and what God did, I wasn’t aware of (Best) Holm HS ’72, ’77 both elementary students for nationally, and is secretary- until being told much later.” After completing a Bachelor of graduated from theology. 16 years prepared her for a treasurer for Battleford’s Kevin left the hilltop to earn Arts in Humanities at Burman Cliff pastored in Newfoundland, career of building capacity in Amateur Radio Association. degrees in mathematics, and a master’s degree at returned to Alberta to work in educational leaders. computer , operations Andrews University, Darwyn construction, and then resumed Two years ago, Mazel retired research, and engineering earned a Doctor of Physical pastoral work in Saskatchewan. Beverly has worked in from working as a pharmacy management from Pacific Therapy degree at Arizona After that his career took an California’s Redlands and assistant. In their early years, Union College and Stanford School of Health . unusual turn. Corona-Norco Unified School she supported Cliff with his University. He has applied his Districts as a teacher, assistant pastoral responsibilities. When technology skills at companies With a history of sports principal, principal, and their family grew, Mazel became such as Genentech, Microsoft, acrobatics, anatomy and district office administrator. a full-time mom. Once Bonnie, and Symantec and has been physiology, and a unique She retired from the position their youngest, started school, a key player in creating approach to analysis of motion of administrative director in she worked as teacher assistant many technology standards and mechanics, he has helped educational services at Corona- for many years. throughout the years. He pediatric and adult clients Norco USD. presently serves as president achieve effective and fast- Now volunteering in her church of a leading pharmaceutical functional outcomes. The From 1991–96, he was associate keeps Mazel occupied. She is technology company. desire for better results led him This practice style allows for a director of education at the a deaconess and assists with to develop a series of online lifestyle that includes greater General Conference of Seventh- programs for children such as Kevin is an avid skier and instructional materials for control of personal time. One day Adventists in Maryland. Wiggles & Giggles, their church’s competitive sailor and lives with therapists and families. challenge is the need for His responsibilities included weekly children’s outreach his wife, Jenny, in Anacortes, constant adaptation. He writes, administering a U.S.-based program. Washington where they are He developed The EmBrace®, “Small community international baccalaureate-level active members of their local an invention for strengthening often practice differently than All three of Mazel and Cliff’s church. They have two sons, the respiratory muscles. He big academic tertiary care accreditation, overseeing the Cliff writes, “I found myself children graduated from Christian, an officer with the US has also published a handbook centers. Working within the general operations of more than assisting new church members Parkview Adventist Academy Coast Guard, and Eric, a senior regarding children’s movement local paradigm is essential, but 100 international universities with employment issues (PAA), and two of them mechanical engineering major and learning concepts. not always easy. That said, it’s and colleges, and conducting regarding Sabbath observance graduated from Burman. at Walla Walla University. a real blessing to meet people on-site compliance reviews in and trade union membership.” more than 70 countries. Robert HS ’98, ‘02 has one Darwyn has presented throughout the country and undergraduate degree in seminars and conferences for from all walks of life, learn He decided to become a lawyer outdoor pursuits from Burman 1980s therapists and developmental their stories, and try to make a In his retirement, Reo was Beverly and Fred How HS ’65, att. because “at the time, there were and another in archaeology specialists across the United difference.” principal of the College Heights ‘66–67 maybe five SDA lawyers in all of Jim Ryan ‘81 started his from USask. He is employed States for more than 10 years. from 2012–19, Canada and none in Manitoba deaning career at Burman As an administrative director, in the agricultural industry. He is the recipient of the 2018 Brian loves keeping in touch responsible for the day-to-day or Saskatchewan. I felt it was under Dean Ron Wombold—a she was a member of the Darla HS ‘00 is married to Kingsway College honoured Outstanding Service Provider of with former classmates and old duties of running the school, important that church members career that stretched over three Superintendent’s Cabinet. Blaine Gallant att. ‘99. They Jim’s long-term commitment to the Year award from Sharing friends from his years at PAA/ nurturing teachers, dealing have access to lawyers who and one-half decades, first at Her responsibilities included have presented Cliff and Mazel the thousands of young men Down Syndrome Arizona, a CUC. He’s proud to be a member with parents, and supervising understand their beliefs.” Burman and then at Kingsway evaluating principals, with four grandsons. Darla is a he has had under his care by support group for families. He of PAA ‘88 and always enjoys financial operations. College, . Over the years organizing professional growth licensed practical nurse. Bonnie naming their men’s dormitory is the founder and president of catching up in person at each Cliff graduated with a law 17 assistants worked for him. programs for principals and HS ‘04, ’15 earned a bachelor’s “Ryan Hall.” Excel in Health Physical Therapy reunion. He and his wife live in Reo has been involved in degree from the University For Jim, being a men’s residence numerous volunteer projects. assistant principals, supervising and Upper Core Technologies. New York City. 22 23 Alumni Profiles Alumni Profiles

Kelly Tappenden Trenchard HS GI physiology. In 2003, she eight years for Hewlett-Packard. for students in the sciences. Ian education following involuntary She remains involved in ’88 is professor and head of the was promoted to associate As the worldwide IT manager for writes, “We started that first year job loss. His work was the MacEwan program by TD Insurance Department of Kinesiology and professor and in 2008, to full the networking business, he and with a $150 scholarship and funded by a Social Sciences tutoring students, assisting Nutrition at the University of professor. From 2006–09, she his team enabled the growth progressed it to what it is today, and Humanities Research in labs, and participating as Meloche Monnex Illinois at Chicago. Her research served as associate dean of the of a $200M global business. He a full tuition scholarship.” Council grant from the federal a model client in education program focuses on intestinal Graduate College. also spent two years at Cisco The Lunds are enthusiastic government. sessions and exams. In 2017 An exciting benefit for you as a failure, mechanisms of intestinal helping globalize their network members of a “church she volunteered as a facilitator adaptation, and patient Kelly is married to her high business. experiment.” They began by at Help Save Stan—an annual Burman graduate! malnutrition. school classmate Mark asking themselves, “What is interdisciplinary simulation- Trenchard (see Creative time management church?” Ian reports, “It was based health care learning below). Together, gives him time to rest and surprising to see how much can event. they have four girls volunteer. He has worked with be stripped away without losing in their blended Pathfinders and routinely gives the core of church and worship.” family. The older technical assistance to two are in college. schools and churches. They also have a seventeen-year-old, “My fascination with and their youngest is technology,” he says, thirteen. “started while at PAA where I worked with Eric Mark Trenchard Rajah and his growing HS ’88 recently computer business. I take relocated to what I learned at PAA Now employed as a Registered Atlanta, Georgia, with me every day: the Provisional Psychologist at where he serves integrity and character, Foothills Academy in Calgary, as senior director the curiosity of learning, Jay provides counselling and for information and the commitment The Lund family (l to r) Kynn, Mandy, Tress, assessments for a caseload of technology (IT) at to excellence that were Ian, and Lexy students Grades 3 through 12, Emory University forged there.” and private clients from Calgary School of Medicine. Their home-church group has and surrounding communities. The wealth of 1990s grown. Sixty or more attend For the past five years, Charece Take advantage of your alumni benefits. The Trenchards, Mark and Kelly experience he brings every Sabbath. Of these, 10 to Jay is grateful to his Burman has also volunteered for a to his new position 15 are non-Adventists. Most You have access to the TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Ian Lund HS ’94, ’98, married professors for “remaining in large family-friendly music Dr. Tappenden Trenchard has includes technical leadership are young families, intent on to Mandy (Townsend) HS 97, touch and being interested festival near Slave Lake. She program. This means you can get preferred insurance received multiple awards, at academic medical centers, modeling practical att. 97, is an anesthesiologist in my academic pursuits and writes, “I started assisting rates on a wide range of home, condo, renter’s and car published over 100 peer- project and leadership roles at to their children and to their in Saskatoon, SK. 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Sowing on the Hilltop harvesting for eternity

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