President’s Perspective

t is important to me to express Vision 2020 — Growing with Excellence with bold, innovative my deep appreciation to strategies for promoting academic excellence while keeping costs I Chairman Dave Weigley under control. This fall we are launching Honors College (a first and the officers of the board of in Adventist higher education); revitalizing the motto Gateway to trustees and its entire membership Service to prepare graduates to transform their communities and for giving Rebecca and me an change the world; placing greater emphasis on blending faith opportunity to wake up every and learning throughout campus life; opening the Gail S. and morning for the past nine years Bruce E. Boyer Health Professions and Wellness Center; to play a key role in transforming implementing action plans to drastically improve the WAU student the lives of our valued students. experience from application to graduation; expanding enrollment Personally, I have had the joyous pipelines; establishing partnerships with local, national, and opportunity to work with an international educational institutions; and working toward amazing collection of faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, creating service, leadership, and internship requirements for community leaders, and trustees in developing and implementing degree completion. strategic and operational plans to make our shared vision to produce graduates who bring competence and moral leadership Washington Adventist University has always been acknowledged as to their communities a successful reality. I strongly continue to a teaching, service, and learning institution that is now reclassified believe in the words of Ellen G. White, words she used in a June 15, as a private not-for-profit Master’s University by the Carnegie 1904, letter to fellow workers: “My hopes for this place are high. Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. We are moving The country for miles and miles around Washington is to be worked forward with a single shared purpose: Vision 2020 — Growing from here. I am so thankful that our work is to be established in with Excellence. This will bring recognition to the institution by this place. Were Christ here upon this ground, He would say, ‘Lift accrediting agencies, the academic community, and the general up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to public as a premier university of quality and distinction. harvest.’ We have work to do in leading precious souls onward step by step. Many will have to be taught line upon line, precept upon The priority is the success of our students. This must continue to precept. The truth of God will be applied, by the Spirit’s power, to be the mark of a successful university. Emphasis must be placed the heart and conscience. We must present the truth in love and on the educational model Jesus experienced — growth in wisdom, faith and hope and courage.” in physical development, and in the relationship with God and humanity — the blending of faith and learning. Washington Adventist University has strategically transformed Christian education since its founding in 1904. Now in its 113th On behalf of our students and the entire learning community, thank year, the university continues to build on the solid framework you for your prayers and financial contributions. Your gifts provide established by the founders, who acted on the vision to establish significant support to our students in making Christian education an institution of higher education in the nation’s capital. We are affordable. We are making significant progress in making the still committed to the original mission of challenging students to university a desired place for employees to work and for students seize the opportunities for learning in the nation’s capital in order to to learn. become moral leaders in communities throughout the world. This is Washington Adventist University! The presidency, in partnership with trustees, bears the fiduciary Sincerely, responsibility for the university. But merely managing the Weymouth Spence, Ed.D. institution will no longer be enough. It is essential that we pursue President Spring

FEATURES DEPARTMENTS 2 THE FIRST ADVENTIST HONORS COLLEGE 4 Business & Communication New Honors College to Open in September at WAU 6 History & Political Studies 12 Nursing 20 BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE 15 Office of Advancement & Alumni Relations Gail S. and Bruce E. Boyer Health Professions and Wellness Center: Coming Full Circle to Fulfill a Dream 16 Psychology & Counseling 18 Religion 22 PARTNERING FOR THE FUTURE 40 Athletics: Patrick E. Crarey II Adventist HealthCare Partners with WAU for Wellness

24 A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY Adventure and Achievement Come Alive for Students Who 22 Study Abroad

44 SHALINI DAVID President & CEO (cofounder) of Christalis, Inc.

48 KONSTANTIN KULAKOV Author, Excavating the Sky

50 EUGENE SIMONOV WAU Alumnus and Director of Video and Creative Marketing for the University’s Radio Station

1,000 CAREER POINT PLAYERS 34 40 30 Elliott Meredith III 36 Brian Bridgeforth 32 Olivia Turner 38 Tyrus Fleetwood 34 Eric Lindsey

President: Weymouth Spence, Ed.D. wau.edu @thisiswau @WashAdventistU Editor: Angie Crews Contributing Editors: Chrys Sbily, Marshall Moya; WashingtonAdventistUniversity @thisiswau Donna Bigler, Kinetics Marketing and Communications; Emeraude Victorin; Tyrus Fleetwood; Charles Vines The Gateway Magazine is published annually by the office Photographers: Ross Patterson, Focal Point Photography; of corporate communications, Washington Adventist University, Randolph Robin 7600 Flower Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912 Design: Marshall Moya Printer: Mount Vernon Print Communications Letters and photos to the editor are welcome and may be Cover: Bruce E. Boyer and his wife, Gail S. Boyer considered for publication. Send to Angie Crews at [email protected]. THE FIRST ADVENTIST HONORS COLLEGE

An Honors College will be launched in September 2017 at Washington Adventist University (WAU) to further enhance its academic offerings and move the university another step closer to achieving the Vision 2020 — Growing with Excellence plan, which seeks to attain excellence at all levels of the institution. This will be the first Honors College in the Seventh-day Adventist system of higher education.

“The Honors College is an important addition to Although Washington Adventist University has long Washington Adventist University, as it will help us had an active Honors Program on campus that provides provide students with an exceptional and meaningful learning opportunities outside of the classroom, education,” said WAU President Weymouth Spence, the new Honors College will significantly expand that Ed.D., R.T. “Our goal is to produce graduates who bring effort to serve gifted and talented students who want competence and moral leadership to their communities, to be at a Christian school in the nation’s capital. and the Honors College will boost their success.”

2 THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 “In the Adventist tradition, Washington Adventist University nurtures the growth of its students in mind, body, and spirit by providing a strong academic, healthful, and spiritual environment,” said WAU Board of Trustees Chair Dave Weigley, Ph.D., who is also president of the Columbia Union Conference, Seventh-day Adventist Church. “This new Honors College further strengthens the university’s academic opportunities so that students can better sharpen their knowledge and skills in preparation for success in today’s competitive workforce.”

The new Honors College is expected to be in place for the 2017 fall semester. Work is commencing to develop interdisciplinary honors degrees, enhanced scholarships, accelerated curricular pathways, service learning courses, and competitive internships, as well as partnerships with other institutions — such as Newbold College near London, England — for on-location learning opportunities abroad.

“This initiative will help to ensure that WAU provides distinctive holistic faith- informed learning opportunities for students with exceptional academic and character competencies so that they will become the competent moral leaders as desperately needed to respond to the challenges and opportunities of our global society,” said WAU Provost Cheryl Kisunzu, Ph.D. Current Honors Program Director Bradford Haas, chair of the WAU English Department, has been leading the Honors College transformation process.

“We want to situate the Honors College so that it can serve the entire WAU community. The goal is to help other academic departments expand what they can offer to gifted and talented students, and hopefully to draw those students to WAU. While some people think that honors espouses an ivory tower mentality, the tenet of the WAU Honors College is active engagement across the university,” said Haas. ■

For more information about the Honors College, contact: Alexa Minesinger, Administrative Coordinator: [email protected].

TRIBUTE each round of “Last Lectures,” the concept members of the honors community, and it was Richardson Chatham is hypothetical, that seniors are asked to true to who he was. He took the prerogative to was a distinct presence present something as if it will be the last time share what was closest to his heart with us. in the Honors Program they ever address the honors community. with a combination Richardson’s record-breaking talk lasted far As a tribute to Richardson and the of intellect, affability, beyond the normal five minutes allotted for memory of his epic presentation spirituality, and moral these presentations. We often encourage in 2012, the “Last Lectures” given integrity. He was recognized with an Honors students to create legends each retreat, and by seniors at every Honors Retreat Program Award for outstanding academic Richardson certainly became one that evening. will be known officially as “The While Richardson subsequently spoke publicly achievement, and he graduated summa Richardson Chatham Last Lecture cum laude from WAU in 2013. At the Honors on a number of other occasions, his “Last Retreat in 2012 Richardson gave his “Last Lecture” did, ironically, become the last Series” and colloquially referred to as Lecture.” As we explain at the beginning of time he spoke directly and exclusively to the the “Chatham Lectures.”

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4 THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 This year, Enactus commenced a new project elected officials celebrated the Enactus students titled Women’s Empowerment, aimed at assisting as they were recognized for their creative solutions immigrant women by endowing them with the designed to help local small businesses thrive. skills and support needed to find a job and enter Additionally, the club recently earned first place the workforce. The project, based in Hyattsville, will in the national Enactus Competition’s Sam’s Club seek sustainable work and career opportunities for Project, which awards teams with the most creative women and families in the Langley Park area. solutions for resolving community issues. ■ Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot and other

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estled on the fourth floor of the H.M.S. as well as strategic and analytical skills through Richards Hall is the Department of research and synthesis, critical reading, History and Political Studies here at and careful and clear writing and speaking. Washington Adventist University. Provided Demonstration of scholarly excellence in the here are excellent opportunities for students study of history may bring membership in interested in history, law, government, and WAU’s chapter of the honor society, Phi Alpha politics. Faculty in the department hold a Theta. The Washington Adventist University strong commitment to education and strive Chapter is Kappa Epsilon. to lead by example. They encourage the students to develop strong critical thinking ELONEY PERRY-RYAN

“I believe this internship is offering me a look into the real world.”

A third-year political studies student minoring in psychology and fulfilling pre-law emphasis, Eloney was captain of the Mock-Trial Team for the past two years, president of the Pre-law Club, and former member of the Student Senate. The Mock-Trial Team recently took part in the Regional Competition and won against Queensborough and Mount St. Mary’s University, with Eloney as the team captain and head lawyer for the plaintiff. In addition to her current school load, she is interning with the Office of the City Administrator of DC. “It has been an eye-opening experience,” says Eloney. “I believe this internship is offering me a look into the real world.”

The department has made internships a mandatory part of the program to give students the opportunity to meet career professionals while learning  to deal with the challenges faced in the workplace.

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KERSTIN SMITH Graduating Senior, History Major

“The History Department gave me the opportunity to expand my worldview, challenge myself, and become an informed citizen. I learned many skills in the areas of historical research, critical reading, and analysis that will help me not only in my future career but also in my daily life.”

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DR. DOUGLAS MORGAN Dr. Morgan was selected and given release Regional Editor for the North American time this past year as the regional editor for the North American division for what will soon Division be the New Encyclopedia of Adventists, which will feature authoritative information on the history of the Adventist Church and its position on many different issues. The estimated time for completion is spring 2020.

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DR. WILLIAM ELLIS Professor

Dr. Ellis’ recent research focuses on the political and religious views of Seventh-day Adventist academics, and political and social implications of certain themes in Bible prophecy. He has been especially interested in the biblical Jubilee and its practical effects on the economy of the time.

DR. JOAN A. FRANCIS Chair of the Department

Dr. Francis is a member of American Historical Association, Association for the Study of African American Life and History, and National Council on Social Studies.

10 THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 Every fall, the department takes a day trip to New York City for a tour of the United Nations building and a special briefing by one of the NGO’s senior analysts. Students are allowed a great opportunity to see one of the centers of world diplomacy and learn the history behind it.

The faculty and students meet every month in A history class held at the Takoma Park City Hall. departmental meetings to discuss and share.

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The Department of Nursing at Washington Adventist University (WAU) was among the first nursing programs established in the state of Maryland, dating back to 1909. In the beginning, it was offered as a three-year hospital-based program, but the university now offers a four-year bachelor’s degree in nursing through the traditional program, along with three master’s programs in nursing in an accelerated evening format geared to accommodate working adults.

12 THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 The journey continues with both the baccalaureate Elizabeth Barrera, Katarina Harvey, Lucy Hernandez, degree in nursing and master’s degree in nursing Avery Huggins, Carly Pereira, Amanuel Tereffe, and programs receiving accreditation by the Commission Jerin Valliath weathered the storms and made it on Collegiate Nursing Education in the fall of out victorious. They have completed their program 2016. A few months later, on December 18, the with the university and anticipate beginning their department held a pinning ceremony to celebrate transition into a nursing career. the accomplishment of seven students graduating from the program. “It was very satisfying for me to observe the fulfillment and joy of the seven WAU Florence Nightingale Scholars who made “It’s been quite the journey, the decision to trust us in the rehabilitation of this but I couldn’t have chosen a signature program on the campus,” said President better family to go through this Spence. “I was overwhelmed as I sat there and reflected on the program’s journey from withdrawal experience with,” says Carly to full accreditation.” Pereira, Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate. “My classmates These seven students were affectionately named the were my rock and inspiration, Nightingale Scholars to represent their persistence and faithfulness to the program at WAU despite the and I expect nothing short of rocky patches faced by the department. greatness from them.”

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Pictured from left to right: Senior Clinical at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Jerin Valliath, Elizabeth Barrera, Lucy Hernandez, Carly Pereira, Avery Huggins, Katarina Harvey, Amanuel Tereffe.

“WE ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE A TEAM.”

Nursing students are given an opportunity to demonstrate the nursing department learning objectives through community service with clinical rotations and on mission trips. NEWS BRIEFS

Welcome to Our New Executive Director for Development Tanya Sweeney

ashington Adventist University (WAU) is “It’s an honor to join the WAU community. excited to announce that Tanya Sweeney The growth and changes that have been taking W has joined the team. Tanya worked for place over the last decade demonstrate the passion almost 20 years in sales and marketing in the and dedication our community has. I am thrilled to telecommunications industry with AT&T, Lucent have the opportunity to support the mission and Technologies, and COMNET International Co., a look forward to connecting with our alumni and Chicago software development company, before friends,” said Tanya. ■ making the transition from the corporate world to the nonprofit arena in 2006. At that time she began Tanya’s office is located in the Office of working as resource development director for the Advancement and Alumni Relations in Wilkinson United Way of Greater Union County in Elizabeth, Hall. She welcomes visitors and guests to drop New Jersey; she then worked as director of major by, or you may contact her at 301-891-4133 or gifts for the Epilepsy Foundation in Landover, [email protected]. Maryland; and most recently was director of development at Friendship Place in Washington, DC, a homeless services provider. She joined WAU in March 2017.

“The board of trustees, faculty, and staff are happy to welcome Tanya to the WAU community,” said President Spence.

Tanya holds a B.S. in chemical engineering from Tufts University, an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a certificate in executive management from Northwestern University.

Knowing how God has guided her life, she holds Proverbs 3:5-6 as her favorite scripture: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Acknowledge Him in all your ways and He shall direct your paths.” New Executive Director for Development Tanya Sweeney

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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELING

DEGREES OFFERED ACCOLADES

The Department of Psychology offers two four-year curricula Washington Adventist University (WAU) was ranked leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and the among the “30 Great Small Colleges Bachelor of Science degree in counseling psychology. The for a Counseling Degree.” The listing department also offers two Master of Arts degree programs. appears in the March 2015 online “Best Psychology One M.A. degree is offered in psychology, and the other M.A. Degrees: Your Guide to Top Psychology degree is offered in counseling psychology. Both degree Degree Programs.” programs are offered through the School of Graduate and Professional Studies at WAU.

PARTNERING FOR PROGRESS

WAU renewed an agreement with the Argosy University Ed.D. program for Counselor Education and Supervision matriculation for the M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling program graduates, which includes discounted tuition at Argosy for students who earn their master’s degree at Washington Adventist University. The partnership agreement was initiated by Argosy University President David Erekson, Ph.D., and Argosy Counseling Department Chair Simone Lambert , Ph.D., when they noticed that the graduates from Washington Adventist University’s M.A. program demonstrated a high level of knowledge and skill in the counseling profession and academic studies.

16 THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 out of over 4,000 colleges and universities

th RANKS for graduating African American students with master’s degrees in # 55SARY psychology! VER — Diverse: Issues in Higher A NNI Education 2016 Top 100 Minority Degree Producers

This year’s Alumni Weekend marked the 55th anniversary of the psychology program. WAU’s Psychology program is the oldest in the Seventh-day adventist denomination. placement for students in undergraduate Former psychology faculty member and guest from and graduate programs. the Ellen G. White Estate spoke.

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RELIGION DEPARTMENT

Dear friends, Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Religion Department of Washington Adventist University has a distinctive vision to advance the cause of God and His Kingdom in every sphere of human life. The department endeavors to offer an example of selfless service through rigorous preparation, seeking to form Christian moral leaders who think theologically, engage and serve globally, and live biblically. Through our new strategic plan we strive to progress in excellent academic instruction; maintain relevant curricula at both undergraduate and graduate studies; nurture our precious students in the development of their faith, passion for God, and moral integrity; and serve the wider constituency of the Church and the public, especially the DC metro area, where we are providentially located. In order to maintain the highest quality of education and life in the department we have recently hired a few new adjunct teachers, revised our curricula to match the need for relevancy, strengthened our ties with Conferences of the Columbia Union, recruited new students interested in studying theology in specific urban settings, closely monitored the progress of our existing students, revived the liturgical life of the department, and reinforced the Ministerial Field Evangelism program, while constantly elevating the ethical dimension of our ministry.

We humbly acknowledge that all these goals may be attained only through faithful submission to the power of God’s grace revealed and demonstrated in the example of Jesus the Christ. For this reason, we give God’s glory all our accomplishments toward the service of humankind.

With best wishes,

Aleksandar S. Santrac, D.Phil., Ph.D., Professor of Ethics and Philosophy, Chair of Religion Department, Washington Adventist University The Religion Department, in collaboration University; and Dr. Aleksandar S. Santrac, professor with the Marketing Department of WAU, of religion and ethics and the chair of Religion Columbia Union and North American Department, WAU). Division, is proud to invite featured speakers and experts in preaching and In addition, we will have a concert of gospel music urban ministry (Pastor/Dr. Dwight Nelson, with Laura Moreno (Thursday evening) and powerful lead pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church, preaching of our devotional speakers (Pr. Brenda Andrews University [our keynote speaker]; Billingy from NAD and Pr. Cesar Grassiotto). The fee Dr. Stephen Bauer, professor of ethics and of $150 covers all the meals for the event, materials religion from Southern Adventist University; from our presenters, and one academic credit for Ms. Patty Prasada Rao, adjunct teacher of undergraduate or graduate students of preaching urban ministry from Washington Adventist and/or metropolitan ministry. ■

The event is open to all who are interested, especially ministers, youth pastors, lay pastors, church planters, undergraduate and graduate students of theology, WAU faculty and students, academy students, youth interested in preaching and mission, etc. Please, make sure you register on time at https://www.wau.edu/symposium FEATURE

COMING FULL CIRCLE TO FULFILL A DREAM

He speaks in a soft and gentle tone, almost hushed at times. But make no mistake about it. He is determined. He is passionate. And he is full of pride. In a few months, Bruce Boyer and his wife, Gail, will step onto the WAU campus, and into a brand-new Health Professions and Wellness Center, one which will bear their names.

When completed, the Gail S. and Bruce E. Boyer Specifically, the facility will house eight classrooms, Health Professions and Wellness Center will two fitness centers, a multipurpose room, five accommodate WAU’s health professions and sciences laboratories, 11 group and individual study areas, programs. It will also support community health and 23 offices. Just shy of 21,000 square feet, it will and wellness activities by providing space for the also include a student lounge, faculty lounge, university to partner with the city and the county. two conference rooms, two work rooms, and two reception areas.

20 THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 In January 2014, the Boyers presented a $1 million check to the The long-awaited center will be built as a Washington Adventist University Board of Trustees to jump-start renovation and addition to the existing Health fundraising efforts for the new facility. Professions building. “We are incredibly grateful to the Boyers for their dedication and support,” said A board member for more than 40 years, Bruce has close ties WAU President Weymouth Spence. “The Center to WAU. But the story of his personal connection to the will offer exciting and endless possibilities for university started much earlier, when he was a young child. this university as we find new ways to enhance “My first memory of the university is walking by it as a child,” the education of our students in the health and he recalls. “I think I was about nine years old. My father was in sciences professions, promote healthy living, and the Adventist Seminary in Takoma Park, and we lived about four improve community wellness.” or five blocks from campus.” For the Boyers, it was important that the center inspire interest From a very early age, Bruce knew he was interested in health. in both the sciences and wellness. “I hope this facility brings Though he enrolled and took classes at WAU, he did not educational opportunities for students to learn skills and complete his degree at the university. “I was asked not to come commitment to improving not only their own health, but also back,” he said and added, with a bit of mischief in his voice, the health of those they come across in their personal and “I guess they figured I was expendable.” Though asked to switch professional lives,” Bruce commented. “There is only so much gears and pursue his degree elsewhere, he did not abandon his that medicine can do. Healthy living can do wonders fondness for the university and his passion — one that would for people.” take him to a successful 45-year career in healthcare. Today, he is the president and chairman of Sloan Management, Inc., and The fact that the center is coming to fruition in a few short Premier HealthCare, Inc., and he has developed nursing and months is truly the culmination of a dream for the Boyers. assisted living facilities across the Mid-Atlantic. “To bring this here, for WAU and the surrounding community — that excites me,” Bruce said. “And on a global scale, this is And so, it was a special day on May 10, 2016, when the Boyers the future of health for our world.” ■ gathered on the campus of WAU with students, alumni, faculty, and community members to celebrate the official groundbreaking of the $9.7 million Gail S. and Bruce E. Boyer Health Professions and Wellness Center. In addition to the “THERE IS ONLY SO MUCH THAT Boyers’ gift, the center is being funded in part through the WAU MEDICINE CAN DO. HEALTHY LIVING Annual Visionaries Gala, along with a $4 million matching grant from the State of Maryland Governor’s Office. CAN DO WONDERS FOR PEOPLE.”

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ashington Adventist University is grateful and activities. The building will also provide to have received a $100,000 donation opportunities for the university to partner with the W from Adventist HealthCare, Inc., for the city and county in offering wellness activities. university’s new $9.7 million Gail S. and Bruce E. Boyer Health Professions and Wellness Center, Funding for the new Health Professions and which is being built as a renovation and addition Wellness Center comes from the university’s annual to the existing Health Professions building on Visionaries Gala fundraising event, along with campus. The check, which represents the second support from the State of Maryland through a $3.2 largest donation to the university for this project, million matching grant from the Governor’s Office. was presented by President and CEO Terry Forde at The ribbon-cutting is scheduled for September a September 2015 Washington Adventist University 16, 2017, and the architect for the project is Hord Board of Trustees meeting. Coplan and Macht. ■

Adventist HealthCare, Inc., operates Washington Adventist Hospital, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, and other healthcare institutions. “We are proud to be affiliated with Washington Adventist University, an institution that helps educate and prepare talented students for the healthcare profession,” said Adventist HealthCare president Terry Forde. “This is consistent with and supportive of our mission. We appreciate the role that Washington Adventist University plays in our community and are happy to support its efforts to improve the lives of those who live in the Greater Washington area.”

When completed, the 20,794-square-foot center will accommodate Washington Adventist University’s health professions and science programs, along with community health programs President and CEO Terry Forde

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Overlooking Roman fortification castle in Port Sagunto, Spain. 24 THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 FEATURE

With a mixture of excitement and anticipation, Danny Rosette boarded the plane. It was the fall of 2015 and he was headed to Spain, where he would be studying for the next two semesters. It was his first trip to Europe, and he was looking forward to a great experience. But he had no idea just how life-changing the next nine months would be.

Adventure and Achievement Come Alive for Students Who Study Abroad

anny was heading to Escuela Superior de are critical to sustained learning. For this reason Español de Sagunto (Sagunto College) in and many others, the National Survey of Student D Valencia, a 25-acre campus that overlooks Engagement (NSSE), names study abroad as one of the towns of Port Sagunto and Sagunto, flanked by its recommended “high-impact practices.” the Mediterranean Sea. The nearby remains of a fortress dating from before Roman occupation in “Here at WAU, we have realized that many students the first and second centuries BC is a daily reminder don’t know about ACA,” comments Violeta Donovan, of the rich cultural and historic heritage of Spain, the Adventist Colleges Abroad coordinator. Since giving students a compelling perspective of time joining the faculty at WAU this past August, Dr. and place. Donovan, a professor in the English and Modern Languages Department, has been determined to use Adventist Colleges Abroad (ACA) is a consortium different means to raise awareness of the program, of Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities so more students can take advantage of it. in North America and Australia. The consortium provides opportunities to qualified undergraduate In Danny’s case, family members and friends students for study in other countries while encouraged him to study abroad. Currently a junior completing requirements of their programs at majoring in health and fitness management, Danny their home colleges. Students are immersed encourages his classmates at WAU to consider the in the culture and life of another country while program. “People older and more experienced than becoming conversant in its language. Through such me told me to visit other places and experience experiences students also may gain an appreciation other cultures so I could understand more of the of and perhaps an inspiration for mission or other world I live in,” he said. multicultural service.

According to a study conducted by Hanover Research “You learn at your own pace, titled International Study and Student Outcomes, but you are completely students who studied abroad were more likely to immersed in the language, complete their studies and even to realize increases in their GPA after their experience. Studying abroad which was very cool. not only improves intercultural understanding, I learned to speak very fluent, but can also enhance communications skills that professional Spanish.”

THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 25 Danny, whose family has Mexican roots, had some basic knowledge of Spanish before entering the program, where the entire curriculum is taught only in Spanish. “You are tested and placed with students at your level of proficiency,” he explained. “You learn at your own pace, but you are completely immersed in the language, which was very cool. I learned to speak very fluent, professional Spanish.”

Dr. Donovan concurs and adds, “Students return not only more proficient in the language of the country visited but also knowledgeable about other cultures and customs. They experience immeasurable personal and professional growth, which is evident throughout their lives.”

26 THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 Classes are offered in the mornings, leaving afternoons open for students to explore and travel. FEATURE

Tabitha Osindo, who is currently studying in Spain, decided to study abroad to experience living in a different culture. According to the third-year student and political studies major, “The most positive thing about studying abroad is getting to meet new people and making friends from all over the world. Another positive thing is being able to travel to many different countries nearby and making memories that will last forever.”

Today, Danny describes his year in Spain as “the number one experience of my life.“ Classes are offered in the mornings, leaving afternoons open for students to explore and travel. “There was so much history, and so many places to visit,” Danny recalls.

“The number one experience of my life.”

In preparation for the experience, Danny recommends students get a part-time job to save money to be able to fully take advantage of taking day trips and excursions during breaks from classes and studying.

Additionally, Danny, who is on WAU’s Acro-Airs team, took the opportunity to coach young students in gymnastics during his time abroad. Because the campus of the school is a seminary, high school, lower school, and language school, Danny met many young students. He began mentoring some of the boys and girls, an endeavor that turned into a more formal coaching role. Working with a large group of enthusiastic gymnasts, he put on a formal production for the school and parents, much to the admiration and delight of the entire community.

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Danny’s sister, Christina, studied in Spain during the summer of 2014. “From my dorm room balcony,” she remembers, “I could see the campus, an orange orchard, the new buildings of Sagunto and the buildings from the medieval era, a theater carved into the rock by the Roman Empire, and above that a fort built by the original Ibero people. Being in a place where I could see and touch things from the age of knights and lords, the Roman Empire, the Moor Empire, and the original tribes…made history come very much alive for me.”

Christina also took advantage of free time to explore nearby cities. “The most valuable experience for me was deciding, planning, and going on my own international trip during Christmas break. It showed me that I was more capable than I thought I was and gave me a huge confidence boost.”

Dr. Donovan hopes that sharing these experiences will encourage other students to consider participating in the study abroad program. She adds, “We anticipate that many WAU students will make ACA a part of their academic options. As they do so, they will go through the Gateway better equipped to serve where God leads.”

Danny, who looks forward to becoming a physical therapist and eventually owning his own clinic, says, “I came back with such a great appreciation for what I have. I am much more open to trying new things, and I look forward to new adventures. It was a complete paradigm shift.” ■

ACA registration for summer 2017, fall 2017, and spring 2018 is now open. (The program is not limited to WAU students.) To learn more, contact Dr. Violeta Donovan at [email protected] or 301.891.4065.

THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 29 1,000 CAREER POINT PLAYER Faith,Faith, FamilyFamily && FriendshipFriendship ElliotT Meredith iii #24

Elliott Meredith came to Washington Adventist University from Bedford, Ohio, after learning about the possibility of a basketball scholarship here. He sent in a demo tape and heard from the coach, “We could use you.” He says, “I knew this was for me. I could use my talent to play basketball to help me get through school.”

He started playing for the WAU Shock basketball team while beginning his studies in physical therapy. “On our campus, the basketball team has been the biggest winning sports team, and so a lot of students attend the games. Being on the team gives me the chance to be a positive influence on the other players and connect to the other students,” says Elliott. Along with three other seniors, he reached 1,000 career points in the 2016-17 season.

“MY TEAMMATES ARE TRULY MY BROTHERS FOR LIFE. THAT IS SOMETHING NO ONE OR NOTHING WILL BE ABLE TO TAKE AWAY FROM US. NOT WINNING, NOT LOSING, NOT GRADUATING AND MOVING ON WITH WAU Dean of Students Tim Nelson; Elliott and Kellie Meredith; and Pastor of LIFE. THIS TEAM CANNOT AND WILL NOT Grace Community Seventh-day Adventist Church Dr. MyRon Edmonds. BE DUPLICATED .“

Three years ago, Elliott tore his ACL in his knee and had surgery. It took lots of physical therapy and a full year to recover. This only strengthened his interest in being a physical therapist so that he can help other athletes or people who have similar injuries.

Elliott also works for the campus radio station WGTS 91.9. “In the midst of playing basketball and being a student, this is a job I won’t forget. I’m part of something that affects not only the local area, but also something that helps listeners who are grateful for the friendship and support of the station.” In the summer of his senior year, Elliott married his fiancée, Kellie, who is also a WAU and Acro-Airs alumna. His hometown church is the Southeast Seventh-day Adventist Church in Cleveland, Ohio. They now attend the New Life Seventh-day Adventist Church. Elliott Elliott Meredith, men’s basketball team captain, giving his heart to Christ. graduated at the end of April as the vice president of his class. ■

30 THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 “WAU HAS GIVEN ME THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR MY FUTURE. IT HAS BEEN THE PLACE FOR ME TO CHASE MY DREAMS. I HAVE FOUND WHAT I NEEDED HERE: A CAREER PATH, A SPORT THAT I LOVE TO PLAY, A JOB WHERE I CAN HELP PEOPLE, AND A PLACE TO DRAW CLOSER TO GOD.”

THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 31 1,000 CAREER POINT PLAYER FASTFAST FORWARDFORWARD seniorsenior forwardforward FROMFROM CLINTON,CLINTON, MARYLANDMARYLAND

OLIVIA TURNER #50

Welcoming Olivia Turner, the Hagerstown Community College transfer, was a big step in the right direction for women’s basketball head coach Jered Lyons and the Lady Shock. With her passion and energy for the game, Olivia helped move the program to new heights. In her first year as a junior transfer, she led the Lady Shock to its first playoff bid, along with receiving All-American honors. Olivia made quite the adjustment and did an excellent job on and off the court with her academics. Her passion for school and basketball has helped propel the women’s basketball team and her teammates’ GPA as a whole. After the 2015-2016 season, success for Olivia and the Lady Shock did not stop there. As a team, they held a cumulative 3.6 GPA. ■

Olivia graduated as a counseling psychology major in the spring of 2017. She plans on taking a year off to work in the sports field as a sports psychologist assistant aide. Then, after a year, she will move on to getting her master’s at Bowie State University.

Olivia Turner with her family during the last home game for women’s basketball.

32 THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 33 1,000 CAREER POINT PLAYER SeniorSenior STYLESTYLE seniorsenior guardguard fromfrom Churchton,Churchton, MarylandMaryland Eric Lindsey #11

As a freshman in 2013, Eric exceeded expectations when receiving All-American honors and being part of the National Championship team. He has experienced the highs with the lows, but through it all he has remained the same. Eric will leave a huge stamp on not only the men’s basketball team but also on the university.

As a communications major, he has never been short on words and is naturally the life of the party. Looking back on everything, Eric has helped shape a winning family culture here at WAU, and he looks at everybody involved as forever his family. While Eric leaves his mark on the university, it has also left a mark on him. Before attending, he didn’t really pay much attention to religion, but since he has been here he has started to adopt a spiritual foundation. “It’s been interesting to me. I’m a much more spiritual person now than when I first arrived,” said Eric.■

Eric plans on graduating in 2018, going overseas to play professionally, and eventually getting married. He wants to get his master’s in education and become a teacher near the Churchton, Maryland, area. He wants to help local kids growing up in Maryland be proud of where they come from while passing on the wisdom he has gained at WAU.

“THE PAST FOUR YEARS HAVE TAUGHT ME THAT A FIRE LOSES NOTHING WHEN LIGHTING ANOTHER FLAME.”

34 THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 “BEING HERE TAUGHT ME WHAT SACRIFICE AND UNSELFISHNESS REALLY MEAN. IT TOOK ME A LONG TIME TO UNDERSTAND AND TO GROW. THE TIME I SPENT HERE WITH THESE GUYS HAVE BEEN THE BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE.” THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 35 1,000 CAREER POINT PLAYER talltall orderorder seniorsenior forwardforward fromfrom washington,washington, dcdc Brian Bridgeforth #13

You can’t teach height. And in the case of our Washington, DC, native, Brian Bridgeforth, who stands at 6’10”, there is a lot of it. Affectionately referred to by his team as “RichB,” Brian is a talented entrepreneur, physical education graduate, and athlete.

Honored for reaching 1000 points in his athletic career this year, his goal is to become an athletic trainer. He credits WAU for helping him mature and bring him closer to God. Being a native of Washington, DC, he believed the school was a good fit for him, and after connecting with the men’s basketball coach and athletic director Patrick Crarey, he made the decision to attend.

Brian transferred to WAU from Seward Community College in Liberal, Kansas, in 2015. The two-time Player of the Year has made the most out of his time at the university and says that it has helped him grow as a man.

“BEING HERE HELPED ME SEE THAT THERE ARE GOOD PEOPLE IN THE WORLD, AND I DON’T HAVE TO ALWAYS HAVE MY GUARD UP AND NOT TRUST PEOPLE JUST BECAUSE WE DIDN’T GROW UP TOGETHER. THEY WANT THE BEST FOR ME.”

After school Brian plans on being the father he never had by raising his daughter with his fiancée, Deon-Pilar Petgrave, and taking his basketball skills as far as they will take him. This means, watch out for him in the NBA!

Brian and his friend started a clothing line in 2015 called BabyElephant. They aim to enrich their communities by hiring locally. They are currently based in the District of Columbia and in Atlanta, Georgia. For additional information on Brian’s clothing line, visit their website, www.thebabyelephant.bigcartel.com. ■

You may also follow the company on Instagram at: Brian proposing to his girlfriend during the men’s basketball team’s last home game of the year. @thebabyelephant202 / @thebabyelephantkids / @thebabyelephant404

36 THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 37 1,000 CAREER POINT PLAYER

commandingcommanding CAPTAINCAPTAIN seniorsenior pointpoint guardguard fromfrom HAGERSTOWN,HAGERSTOWN, MarylandMaryland

TYRUS FLEETWOOD #4

Sometimes taking a chance on someone is all it takes. From no offers to national champion, Tyrus Fleetwood came to WAU from Hagerstown, Maryland, as a freshman counseling psychology major and joined the Shock basketball team. Even through adversity he continued to do what he knew best — keep moving forward. For Tyrus, there has never been an easy road, and if you ask him, he wouldn’t have it any other way.

While attending WAU, he received a number of basketball awards and reached his 1000th career point in the 2016-17 season. Off the court, he serves as vice president of the Black Student Union and was an intern in the Office of Corporate Communications.

“WITH SOME PLAYERS YOU HAVE A MAJOR IMPACT ON THEIR LIVES AND THEN THERE ARE THOSE PLAYERS THAT HAVE A MAJOR IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE. FOR ME, THAT PLAYER IS TYRUS,” SAID PATRICK CRAREY, HEAD COACH AND ATHLETIC DIRECTOR.

Tyrus with his sisters, Micaela and Grace Fleetwood “The leadership positions, the balancing between books and ball, everything that I have encountered here at the school has opened up new doors for me and closed some as well. Being on the basketball team has allowed me to connect inside and outside of the community, which is a blessing because as an athlete and given our level of success over the years, it draws a lot of attention. As a leader of the team, I tried my best to lead by example and use that attention to help those around me grow and get better during my time here.” ■

As a 2017 graduate, Tyrus plans to pursue a pro career in basketball and study for a Tyrus Fleetwood giving his heart to Christ master’s in kinesiology.

38 THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 “I HAVE DEFINITELY BEEN THROUGH A NUMBER OF PEAKS AND VALLEYS, ESPECIALLY DURING MY TIME HERE AT WAU. BUT I TAKE IT FOR WHAT IT IS AND CONTINUE TO WORK HARD. THAT IS WHAT HAS BEEN INSTILLED IN ME FROM A LITTLE BOY AND IT HAS STUCK WITH ME TO THIS DAY.”

THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 39 RELATIONSHIPSRELATIONSHIPS THENTHEN CHAMPIONSHIPSCHAMPIONSHIPS PATRICK E. CRAREY II

When Patrick E. Crarey II joined Washington Adventist University, his first goal was to change the culture of athletics on campus. That culture would grow from student academic success, spiritual influence, and competitive championships.

A native Washingtonian, Patrick graduated from nearby Takoma Academy, where he met his high school sweetheart, Emily Tong, who later became his wife and the mother of their son, Patrick Crarey III.

After high school, he attended La Sierra University in Riverside, California. His senior year he started coaching an eight-year-old club team and fell in love with his impact on the game. Patrick then was an assistant at La Sierra Academy before becoming the head assistant for La Sierra University. He returned home to Maryland to become the head coach at Takoma Academy for one season; his professional development continued on to the present at Washington Adventist University, where his impact has been vast.

As one of the most talented young coaches in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), he has reached 100 career wins and captured national attention. He is known for his leadership on and off the court, as he looks to give overlooked student-athletes a chance to continue their education and play at the next level. As athletic director, he leads the operations and strategic planning of the athletic department. “HE SHOWED ME THAT IT’S NEVER TOO LATE AND THAT YOUR SUCCESS IN LIFE IS DEPENDENT ON YOUR PREPARATION AND YOUR UNDYING DESIRE/PASSION.” — CHARLES VINES, JUNIOR GUARD

When asked about coaching, he doesn’t mention games or wins; he talks about relationships. On the court, he demands greatness, off the court, a brotherhood that cannot be broken. For Patrick, this goes beyond the games and winning. Relationships and culture are everything, and the team displayed this message as its theme for the year, “Culture Matters.”

40 THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 The relationships he builds go on to have lasting impressions and teach valuable lessons both on and off the court. “Winning is the goal, but you get there through building relationships.” — Elliott Meredith, Senior Forward

“He showed me that it’s okay to trust people and let people in. There are people that actually care, and not everyone in the world is bad for you.”— Brian Bridgeforth, Senior Forward

“Coach Pat has been someone I can talk to whenever and “The countless hours that are spent on the road and about anything. He has been there from the beginning and preparing do not go unnoticed. Going into his eighth gave me the opportunity to come out and be successful in season as athletic director and head coach for our both ball and life, period.” — Tyrus Fleetwood, Senior Point men’s basketball team, I have witnessed him build Guard some of the strongest relationships and young men The testimonies of his players speak for themselves. When we have on campus. He has developed a winning asked what sold them on WAU, most will tell you that it was the culture, and you can see the change in mentality in connection they felt with Patrick that convinced them to pick this all our athletic programs,” said President Spence. school and this team. ■

“As a coach, your dream is to win championships; just like in life our dream is to be successful. Though we are never taught that relationships are the key to our successes, through the foundations of relationships with trust, loyalty, discipline, and most important, love, all of our dreams are attainable. ‘Relationships then Championships’ has been our motto all year and will continue to be the driving force that pushes me for the rest of my life.” — Patrick E. Crarey II

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Dear Washington Adventist University Alumni,

I would like you to join me in extending a special welcome to the class of 2017 to the Alumni Association! The Alumni Association is an organization of over 15,000 members worldwide. Our experiences as graduates connect all of us in a very special way, so I hope you will use this magazine, our website, and social media to keep that connection current, no matter where life takes you. Membership in the Alumni Association is free and takes effect the moment you graduate. Membership offers many benefits, as your relationship with Washington Adventist University should not end at graduation. There is much the university can do for you throughout life and much that you can and are encouraged to do in support of your alma mater.

I invite you to return to campus for Reunion and Homecoming; follow us on Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook (our social media handle is thisiswau), and support the students who are following in your footsteps. Get involved in your community through one of our alumni chapters, help us recruit talented students to WAU, or simply send a note to our magazine editor to let us know of any big changes in your life. Your classmates will be happy to hear from you. Thank you for taking the time to stay connected with your alma mater. Please remember to update your mailing address and contact information through the Office of Advancement & University Relations at [email protected] or 301-891-4133.

Sincerely, Shawn Fordham ʻ14 President, Washington Adventist University Alumni Association

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ALUMNI FEATURE

SHALINI DAVID

PRESIDENT & CEO (COFOUNDER) OF CHRISTALIS, INC.

It has been more than a dozen years since Shalini David (’99) first visited Uganda on a mission trip. Although she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, her trip to Uganda was life-changing, and she is now president & CEO of Christalis, Inc., which operates an orphanage she cofounded in Kasese Town, along with programs for poor and orphaned children.

Her journey began in 2004, when Shalini Thanks to a family friend who left her participated in a young adult speaker nursing job and moved to Uganda program at her church. She addressed the to manage the new orphanage, it topic of evangelism, and an invitation to began operations in January 2005. travel to Uganda came soon after. During Soon after, Christalis, Inc., started the two-week trip that July, she saw an assistance program to help other hundreds of children who appeared to needy children in the community. be in need.

“I saw children with so much sadness in their eyes, and I knew I needed to do “I saw children with something to help them,” said Shalini. so much sadness Before leaving Kasese Town, Shalini spent three days interviewing children, and she in their eyes, and knew she wanted to help those needing I knew I needed to food, shelter, spiritual guidance, and education. She found a house to rent and do something to girls to help care for the orphans. help them.” In 2015, the orphanage moved to a newly constructed building on its own property. Although still in need of a fence and some finishing touches, the new structure can house 40 children. “It’s a constant dependency on God, and there’s not a single moment when I can get by without God,” said Shalini. “He rescues us at the moment when there’s no other way. He rescues us over and over, in ways far different from the ways we expect.”

Shalini’s nursing degree has helped her navigate health issues for the orphans, and she is happy to have it. She lives in Beltsville with her husband, Tony Poulose, and their daughter, Eva. ■

For more information about Christalis, to sponsor a child in need, or to help support the organization financially or as a volunteer, go to www.christalis.org.

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ALUMNI FEATURE

KONSTANTIN KULAKOV

AUTHOR, EXCAVATING THE SKY

onstantin Kulakov (’13) is appreciative of Busboys and Poets on U Street. He went on to earn his undergraduate years at Washington his Master of Divinity degree at Union Theological K Adventist University, and he believes that Seminary in New York City. the experiences he gained and the constellation of people he met along the way have been He was born in Zaoksky, where he joined a family of instrumental in his success. dissident Soviet pastors including his grandfather, Mikhail P. Kulakov, who founded the Institute for Konstantin is an award-winning poet whose Bible Translation, and his father, Mikhail M. Kulakov, collection of poems, Excavating the Sky, was D.Phil., a professor of theology at WAU, who took a published last year to glowing reviews. He is also a preacher, and he collaborates with other artists on multimedia projects that return poetry to its original communal, musical, and oral context. “Poetry was meant to be performed,” said Konstantin, who notes that poets may revive poetry book sales so long as they bridge the gap between text and performance.

During his years at WAU, he loved that the campus location is so close to Washington, DC, and he valued the spiritual environment and culturally diverse student population, which prepared him for life as a poet and minister.

Konstantin earned a bachelor’s degree in English at WAU, where he was a member of the Honors Program and participated in open mic nights at

“There is a connection between art and ministry, for me,” said Konstantin. “Art is spirituality, and spirituality is art.”

48 THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 five-year sabbatical in 2015 to complete the project of translating the Bible into Russian. ■

Last summer, Konstantin initiated a diverse panel on Art and Activism in his role as community minister for the Judson Memorial Church in New York City. He also preaches, writes poetry, and develops media design and content for Dialogue Foundation Inc.

For more information about Konstantin Kulakov and his work, go to www.konstantinkulakov.com.

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ALUMNI FEATURE

EUGENE SIMONOV

Eugene Simonov, WAU alumnus and director of video and creative marketing for the university’s radio station, was awarded second place in the 37th College Television Awards, presented by the Television Academy Foundation. An Emmy for Best TV Series — Unscripted was awarded to Eugene as producer of the WGTS video series at the May 25 ceremony in Los Angeles, California.

The College Television Awards follow WGTS 91.9 General Manager Kevin the tradition of the Emmy Awards and Krueger said, “We are truly grateful. recognize student innovation and Words of Hope was the only faith-based achievement in storytelling. Of the more project in the competition.” than 600 submissions, only 37 received recognition. Award winners received cash WGTS is a listener-supported, awards and were flown to California for noncommercial radio station that is the presentation ceremony, held at the a subsidiary of Washington Adventist Skirball Cultural Center. University. Located on the university’s campus in Takoma Park, Maryland, “WAU has made a huge impact on my the Christian radio station serves the life, both personally and professionally,” Washington, DC, area and beyond with said Eugene. “Growing up in Russia, I music, prayer, and messages of hope could only dream that one day I would be and encouragement. in Hollywood accepting a student Emmy Award for my film project. Now this is The number of people who listen to the a reality, and I want to thank WAU and station each week averages more than WGTS. Washington Adventist University 498,000. ■ has not only been my gateway to the United States, but also my partner in achieving my dreams!”

THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 51 Report of Gifts

The following represents those who contributed cash gifts or gifts in kind to Washington Adventist University during calendar year 2016. Overall giving in calendar year 2016, including cash, gifts in kind (non-monetary), and pledges, totaled $1,767,908.82. Of this amount, $854,911.57 was received in cash. Thank you for selecting Washington Adventist University as the recipient of your donation. We are also thankful for the organizations in the community that share our mission, values, and vision. If we have inadvertently left your name off the list, please accept our apology and contact the Office of Advancement at 301-891-4133. Gifts given by Seventh-day Adventist Conferences under the direction of the president are listed by conference name.

VISIONARY’S SOCIETY $10,000+ NAME CLASS OF Carl & Glenda Sobremisana 2016 Adventist HealthCare Cheryl H. Kisunzu Columbia Union Conference & Conference officers — Chinyere D. Nwaoha 2015 Dave Weigley, Donovan Ross, Robert Vandeman, Seth Bardu Clara L. Cobb 1977 Farid Srour 1949 Cory S. Chambers 1968 John Y. Chang 1962 Vincent & Damayanti Gurubatham Leroy & Lois Peters 2014 Dennis & Linda Currier Maryland Independent Colleges and Universities Association Donald & Pamela Melnick 1971 Medical Group Foundation, Inc. Douglas & Elisabeth Wear The Herbert N. Gundersheimer Foundation, Inc. Dynamic Campus Solutions, Inc. Vijayan & Jill Charles Elvira M. DiLibero-Gurubatham 1992 Western Adventist Foundation (Erma L. Landis Revocable Trust) Esponsor Now, Inc. Hord Coplan Macht, Inc. FOUNDER’S SOCIETY $5,000+ James Bingham Janet F. Stoehr 1969 NAME CLASS OF Jessica L. Baccus 1999 Aladdin Food Management Services/Michael Womack, Manager John & Lilya Wagner Evelyn J. Bata Jose A. Fuentes Judith Cichosz Kezia & Gajram Singh 1989 Keller Brothers, Inc., and Keller Construction Management M&T Bank LeRoy G. Cain Leroy & Janet Haas Michael Lee Roderick & Margaret Glatter Michael V. Gentry Mary A. Hensinger 1960 Office Care, Inc./Dr. Richard Rajarathinam, CEO Milton & Merrillie Morris 1964 Weymouth P. Spence Ouida E. Westney 1959 Patrick A. Williams JAMES LAWHEAD SOCIETY $1,000+ Patrick K. Farley 1981 NAME CLASS OF Smith & Penchom Ho 1974 Adventist HealthCare – Community Partnership Fund Philip & Sheryl Singh 1990 Alex & Melissa Romain Prateep Chirakiti 1966 Angus W. McDonald 1974 Ricoh USA, Inc. Anita N. Olsen Ronald & Beverly Anderson 1964 Anonymous Ruben Smith Baraka Muganda Russell & Nancy Arnold 1959

52 THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 Leif & Sharon Christiansen 1977 GATEWAY SOCIETY $250+ Shawn L. Fordham 2014 NAME CLASS OF Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church Aleksandar Sandrac Gerald & Stella Hubbell 1957 Anne V. Saggurthi 1996 The Benevity Community Impact Fund Becky Barker The M&T Charitable Foundation Charles R. Ryan 2000 TiJuana G. Griffin 1977 Charles & Rosie Davis WGTS 91.9 David Remy HMS RICHARDS SOCIETY $500+ E. Albert & Sharon Reece Ellie R. Barker 2011 NAME CLASS OF Alan & Kathy Hecht 1987/1984 Erytheia Lambert-Jones Anette B. Guldhammer-Beals 1965 Gordon O. McWatters 2007 Anita Pastan Grillmarx, LLC Beltram & Cavel Melbourne James & Fran Brown 1953 Bogdan Scur Janel S. Ware 1995 Dorothy M. Gardner 1964 Janette R. Neufville Fitzroy & Jennifer Thomas 1976/2003 Jo Ann K. Mackey Frank & Anna Damazo John L. Murdoch 1959 Genevieve Singh Juan & Elizabeth Fresse 1998 Gerald & Ruby Anderson Lahna Farver Ralph Johnson & Maria Lee-Johnson Glenda Alexander Michael K. Shelton 2005 Henry & Sharon Fordham Mikhail M. Kulakov Hilton & Doris Suddarth 1950 New Jersey Conference of SDA, Jose Cortes Sr., President James & Jane Lanning 1992 Nicole Currier Jerry & Jane Baugher 1970 Paul Weir Joseph & Juanita Gurubatham 1966/1974 Phoenixville Mission Group Seventh-day Adventist Kathryn S. Pearson 1984 Frederick & Polly Dengel Kinetics Marketing and Communications Rebecca J. Alignay 1999 Linda G. Howard 1987 Richard & Norma Osborn 1969 Lloyd Yutuc Robert & Alyce Boggess 1960 Lou Ann A. Goans-Rector 1990 Ruby A. Rice 1956 Lydee M. Battle Russell J. Wetherell 1974 Marilyn J. Herrmann 1965 Ruth M. Rivera 1965 North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists Thomas L. Diggs 2009 Potomac Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists, William Miller, President William E. Jackson 1974 Raymond & Sheila Wheltle/Martec Facilities Young S. Kim 1961 Robert & Marian Wagner 1965 Zelma Edwards Sandra M. Loughlin 2002 Sanjay & Mia Thomas PIONEERS SOCIETY $100+ State Farm Companies Foundation NAME CLASS OF Surendra & Mercedes Gill Adelheid Chow Ted & Elizabeth Howe Adeline Kisanga Mwakibinga Terry & Marijade Forde Admire G. Russell 2003 Timothy L. Nelson 2011 Adrienne Matthews Washington Cardiovascular Institute Akosoa McFadgion William & Bernie Albright Alan S. Hecht 1987 William Ellis Alana L. Pabon 2016 Albert M. Ellis 1960

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Alexandra Willis Charles B. McDermott 1974 Alfred E. Hess 1952 Charles F. Brown 1990 Alice N. Cunningham-Spindler 1953 Charles J. Goodacre A’lisa D. Andrade Charles J. Kovalchick Amalia DiLibero Charles P. George 1972 Charles Shyab 1970 AmazonSmile Foundation Charlotte C. Zane 1960 America’s Charitites Cheryl A. Haag-Schaeffer 1973 Andrea Baldwin Cheryl S. Rice 2003 Andrew S. Lay Chiem B. Logan Angeli Yutuc 2010 Chiramal Mathew Angie A. Campos Christine E. Waring 1974 Angie S. Crews 2016 Cindy Gowan Angus Crawford Cindy S. Ascencio 2016 Ann M. Juneau Claudia Smith 1987 Arnold Medina 1986 Clinton M. Harrington 1988 Arthur L. Calhoun 1968 Courtney E. Daley 2013 Ashley Blazek Cynthia D. Douglas 1967 Audrey M. Colvin 1976 DaMario R. Cobb 2006 Dania J. Wurster Barbara H. Thurlow 1956 Daniella S. Williams 2013 Barbara L. Baldwin 1950 David C. Smith Basava R. Jitta David E. Neimeyer Becky A. Ratana 1989 Dean Sadat-Aalaee Benin A. Lee 1991 Deborah A. Thurlow 1986 Bernie Lajoie Deborah J. Szasz 1975 Bernie T. Albright Delores W. Johnson 2003 Betty Giang Derek Ross Betty J. Kannenberg 1964 Desiree R. Dixon 2012 Beulah Manuel Devie L. Phipps 2014 Beverly L. Jansheski 1968 Dolores M. Bouland 1952 Boddie Donald Essex Bonnie Franckowiak Donald J. Russell 1954 Brenda G. Blackburn 1984 Dorothy L. Creveling 1953 Brian C. Luthers 2011 Dorothy O. Clennon 2010 Brittany L. Penner 2006 Dorsey Van Horn Bruce Peifer Douglas Morgan C. D. Libero, Verde Pomodoro LLC, DBA Fresh Green Tomato Edna Maye M. Loveless Edward G. Rosaasen 1967 Carl L. Hartman 1956 Edward L. Barnette 1971 Carol A. Davis 1976 Edwin Monge Carol J. Wallington 1965 Eleanore L. Smart 1951 Carol J. Wallington 1983 Eliane M. Beach 1959 Carol Onuska 1964 Elizabeth E. Matthews 1958 Carol Y. Wright 1996 Elizabeth S. Norris 1981 Caron S. Sobers 1994 Ella Goddard 1948 Cecilia A. Johnson 1996 Ellen J. Agard 1989 Celeste P. Ryan Blyden 1993 Ellis Contee Cephas Greenidge 1956 Elmer L. Malcolm 1957

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Esther K. Ghazi 1990 John M. Best 1991 Eugene F. Durand 1951 Jon Palks Evans Jean 1992 Jonathan D. Peter 2015 Evelyn Zuniga-Sanchez 2011 Jonelet S. Bange Ezequiel J. Valladares 2013 Jonelle Matthews 2010 Faith D. Housen 1984 Jose Cortes Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Josephine Y. Loh 1970 Florence J. Pelham 1990 Joy Doggette Peifer Frank Di Memmo 1969 Joyce Martin 1976 Frank R. Peden Joyce Minton 1954 Franklin H. Scheib 1989 Joyce Passer 1945 George H. Sutton 1956 Juanita Womack Glenn S. Rea 1969 Judy K. Reese 1974 Grace B. Pitcher 1944 Justice Ike Gunnar G. Leitma 1978 Kathy L. Williams 1975 Gwendolyn F. Jones 1989 Kimberly S. Wright 2012 H Lee Cronin 2000 Krista Byrd 2013 H. D. Bouland 1975 Lana L. Greaves-Benjamin 2014 Hanover SDA Church Lawrence R. Show Harold E. Rhodes 1961 Lee M. Roberts Harold Whitman Lillian Matthews 1971 Harrodine Greene Linda J. Lundberg 1970 Hattie J. Williams 1970 Linda L. Steinberg Haywood T. Weatherford 1970 Linda W. Oliphant 1996 Helen I. Peace 1968 Linthicum Seventh-day Adventist Church Helen J. Pike 1958 Lisa Krueger Helen M. Anderson 1952 Lissette Wright Hubert Cisneros Lois J. Suhrie 1969 Imogene Akers 1956 Lorena Martinez Ivett Shields Lyle O. Botimer 1959 James C. Groomes 2004 Lyndrey A. Niles 1963 James E. Butler Lynn Zabaleta James M. Hammond Manal Alharbi Jamila S. Jones 2005 Marcia A. Dunbar 1961 Janet Brode 2011 Marette R. Spencer 2016 Janet D. Gibson 1967 Margaret von Hake Janet E. Karpenko 1968 Marilyn A. Wallace 1960 Jean C. Arthur 1983 Marshall E. Conner Jeanette Bryson Marthanne L. Glenn 1976 Jenese Jackson Mary D. Lambert Jermey N. Matthews 2000 Mary G. Degrezia Jerry M. Shier Mary J. Hawbaker 1956 Jesse K. Henderson 1999 Massaud Ahmad Jessica Kisunzu Matthew Shephard Joan Collier 2010 Maxine C. Sutherland Joann Witta Meghan Fakeye John A. Davidson 1955 Melanie K. Fonder John E. Benko 1966 Melissa Henley John F. Bohner 1952

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Michael B. Tracy Rojet Evans Michael E. Dunn 1973 Roland F. John 1952 Michael Jakobsons Roland W. Halstead Mildred A. Greer 1968 Ronald B. Halvorsen Mildred E. Wright 1978 Ronald E. Krum 1956 Mildred L. Graham Rose Gamblin Milton D. Westberg 1957 Rosemary Ascencio Mylander Builders, LLC Roy A. Willis 1976 Nan Whalen 1988 Ruth M. Krum 1956 Nancie Crespi Samantha S. Wilson-Martin Nancy J. Heine 1977 Sandra Clatterbuck 1974 Nancy L. Cross-Hall 1957 Sandra E. Farwell-Williams 1985 Nikita G. Thompson 2013 Sandra L. Van Buskirk 1998 Nkula Goma Sandra Pace Olive Hemmings Schwab Charitable Fund Oliver S. Palmer 1964 Scott P. Aijo 1986 Pamela E. Palmer 1970 Selica R. Gordon-Black 2015 Patience Wilson Shake Shennar 1962 Patricia B. Kimble 1950 Shareyl S. Simons Patricia Budd Sharon Pelton 1984 Patrick Crarey Sharon R. Ford Paul A. Imbraguglio 1970 Shelliaan Thorpe Paula C. Barnes Shirley Copeman Pauline Maxwell 1951 Solomon J. Isaac 1992 Penny E. Perry 1979 Steven & Brenda Blackburn 1984 Phyllis Edmonds Takoma Bicycle LLC Phyllis Y. Simons 1962 Terrence W. Hill 1965 Terri J. Vincentich 1981 Pierre Ramseier 1967 Thelda Van Lange-Greaves Rabaut Dorval 1997 Thellian Myers Ralph Johnson Valerie J. Halliwell Smith 1969 Ray Hartwell Vel E. Kotter 1965 Raysa Creque Vera Blake Rebekah S. Moore 1973 Vera E. Chandler 1972 Reginald Garcon Vernice V. Newson 1970 Richard Boskind Vernon R. Schubert 1971 Richard D. Fearing 1950 Vernon T. Waters 1995 Richard G. Ruhling 1962 Vicki S. Rosette 1986 Richard Grant Victoria K. Lawrence 1960 Richard L. Philbrick 1955 Violeta Mack Donovan Richard R. Remmers Walter J. Nixon 1969 Rita D. Jenoure 1998 Wayne A. Smith 1986 Robert A. Yingst 1966 Welton L. Ingram Robert E. Lemon 1973 William C. Cunningham Robert Gurtler William D. Dorch 1988 Robert N. Smith Wilma J. Raub 1994 Robert Vandeman Winston K. Young 1970 Robert W. Sauer 2004 Wynell N. Marandure 1998 Robin M. Kinard 2001

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FRIENDS NAME CLASS OF James & Ella Goddard 1953/1948 Adelheid Chow Ellen J. Agard 1989 Adeline Kisanga Mwakibinga Elmer Malcolm & Cynthia Carter-Malcolm 1957/1979 Akosoa McFadgion Esther K. Ghazi 1990 Alana L. Pabon 2016 Eugene & Evelyn Durand 1951/1969 Albert M. Ellis 1960 Evans Jean 1992 Alexandra Willis Evelyn Zuniga-Sanchez 2011 Alice N. Cunningham-Spindler 1953 Ezequiel J. Valladares 2013 Amalia DiLibero Florence J. Pelham 1990 AmazonSmile Foundation Frank Di Memmo 1944 George H. Sutton 1944 America’s Charities Grace B. Pitcher 1944 Andrew & Colleen Lay Grant G. Leitma 1978 Angie A. Campos Gwendolyn F. Jones 1989 Angie S. Crews 2016 H. Dean Bouland 1975 Angus Crawford Harold E. Rhodes 1961 Ann M. Juneau Harold & Nona Whitman 1952 Arnold Medina 1986 Helen J. Pike 1958 Ashley Blazek Imogene Akers 1956 Barbara H. Thurlow 1956 Janet D. Gibson 1967 Bernie Lajoie Janet E. Karpenko 1968 Beulah Manuel Jean C. Arthur 1983 Beverly L. Jansheski 1968 Jeanette Bryson Boddie Jenese Jackson Brian C. Luthers 2011 Jerry & Cathy Shier Bruce Peifer Joan Collier 2010 Carl L. Hartman 1956 John & Lois Benko 1966/1991 Carol A. Davis 1976 John M. Best 1991 Carol L. Minnich 1983 Carol Onuska 1964 Jon Palks Carol Y. Wright 1996 Jonathan D. Peter 2015 Caron S. Sobers 1994 Jonelle Matthews 2010 Charles F. Brown 1990 Joyce Martin 1976 Charles Shyab 1970 Joyce Minton 1954 Chiem B. Logan Judy K. Reese 1974 Chiramal & Grace Mathew Justice Ike Cindy S. Ascencio 2016 Kathy L. Williams 1975 Clinton M. Harrington 1988 Kimberly S. Wright 2012 Courtney E. Daleyq 2013 Krista Byrd 2013 DaMario R. Cobb 2006 Lana L. Greaves-Benjamin 2014 Dania J. Wurster Lillian Matthews 1971 Lynval & Daniella Williams 2016/2013 Lissette Wright David & Jean Marie Smith Lyle O. Botimer 1959 David E. Neimeyer Lynn Zabaleta Derek Ross Manal Alharbi Devie L. Phipps 2014 Marette R. Spencer 2016 Donald Essex Margaret von Hake Donald J. Russell 1954 Marilyn A. Wallace 1960 Edward & Judith Rosaasen 1967 Marshall E. Conner

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Marthanne L. Glenn 1976 Solomon J. Isaac 1992 Mary D. Lambert Terri J. Vincentich 1981 Mary G. Degrezia Thellian Myers Mary J. Hawbaker 1956 Valerie J. Halliwell Smith 1969 Massaud Ahmad Vel E. Kotter 1965 Matthew Shephard Vera Blake Sian & Maxine Sutherland Vera E. Chandler 1972 Meghan Fakeye Vernice V. Newson 1970 Melanie K. Fonder Vernon R. Schubert 1971 Michael & Beth Tracy Vernon T. Waters 1995 Michael Jakobsons Victoria K. Lawrence 1960 Mildred A. Greer 1968 Wayne A. Smith 1986 Mildred L. Graham William & Wendy Cunningham Milton D. Westberg 1957 Wynell N. Marandure 1998 Nan Whalen 1988 GIFTS IN KIND 2016 Nikita G. Thompson 2013 NAME CLASS OF Pamela E. Palmer 1970 Aladdin Food Management Services/Michael Womack, Patience Wilson Manager Patricia B. Kimble 1950 Bill Howells Patricia Budd Densil & Janette Neufville 1992 Patrick Crarey Duane Merrill Paula C. Barnes Ellie Barker 2011 Pauline Maxwell 1951 Estate of Roger M. Adelman Pierre Ramseier 1967 Evelyn Bata Raysa Creque Jack Jennings & Steve Molinari Reginald Garcon Milton & Merrillie Morris 1964/1966 Richard & Martha Boskind Attended Nkula Goma 2013 Richard G. Ruhling 1962 Standard Office Supply Richard Grant Rita D. Jenoure 1998 Robert A. Yingst 1966 Robert Gurtler Robert & Tiffany Smith Robert W. Sauer 2004 Robin M. Kinard 2001 Rojet Evans Roland F. John 1952 Rose Gamblin Rosemary Ascencio Samantha S. Wilson-Martin Sandra Clatterbuck 1974 Sandra Pace Selica R. Gordon-Black 2015 Shareyl S. Simons Ronald & Sharon Pelton 1978/1976 Sharon R. Ford Shelliaan Thorpe Shirley Copeman

58 THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 Giving Report OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT AND UNIVERSITY RELATIONS

WAU tracks and reports giving on an annual basis on two different timelines: calendar year giving or fiscal year giving. Calendar year giving starts January 1 and continues through December 31. Fiscal year giving begins July 1 and continues through June 30. The report below reflects total fiscal year giving from 2013 to 2016. For future reference, please use these numbers for total annual giving.

I. CALENDAR YEAR INCLUSIVE GIVING DATA: COMPARISON AND STATISTICS

• OVERALL CALENDAR YEAR GIVING COMPARISON

3,000,000.00

2,500,000.00

2,000,000.00 1,500,000.00 1,000,000.00 500,000.00 0.00 Pledges Overall Giving Cash Received Gift in Kind Outstanding

Calendar Year 2013 1,226,823.11 876,110.61 350,712.50 0.00

Calendar Year 2014 1,633,450.12 882,260.15 1,189.97 750,000.00

Calendar Year 2015 2,822,006.87 1,265,978.87 1,275,788.00 280,240.00

Calendar Year 2016 1,767,908.82 854,911.57 12,997.25 900,000.00

• DONOR AND GIFT CALENDAR YEAR COMPARISON

1,200

1,000 800 600 400 200 0

Number of Donors Number of Gifts

Calendar Year 2013 437 1,089

Calendar Year 2014 340 1,026

Calendar Year 2015 428 1,017

Calendar Year 2016 439 1,004

THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 59 Overall Giving Comparison: Number of Donors Comparison: Reflects overall giving of cash received, gifts in kind (non- Reflects overall the number of donors who contributed over monetary gifts), and pledges over the same time period, the same time period, accurately reflecting where giving was accurately reflecting where giving was last year at the last year at the same time. same time. Calendar Year 2013 Total Donors 437 Calendar Year 2013 Total Giving Amount $1,226,823.11 Calendar Year 2014 Total Donors 340 Calendar Year 2014 Total Giving Amount $1,633,450.12 Calendar Year 2015 Total Donors 428 Calendar Year 2015 Total Giving Amount $2,822,006.87 Calendar Year 2016 Total Donors 439 Calendar Year 2016 Total Giving Amount $1,767,908.82 Number of Gifts: Cash Received Giving Comparison: Reflects overall the number of gifts to the institution over Reflects overall cash received over the same time period, the same time period, accurately reflecting where giving was accurately reflecting where giving was last year at the last year at the same time. same time. YTD Calendar Year 2013 Total Gifts 1,089 Calendar Year 2013 Cash Received $ 876,110.61 YTD Calendar Year 2014 Total Gifts 1,026 Calendar Year 2014 Cash Received $ 882,260.15 YTD Calendar Year 2015 Total Gifts 1,017 Calendar Year 2015 Cash Received $1,265,978.87 YTD Calendar Year 2016 Total Gifts 1,004 Calendar Year 2016 Cash Received $ 854,911.57

II. ALUMNI GIVING DATA: COMPARISON AND STATISTICS

• ALUMNI GIVING COMPARISON • ALUMNI GIVING COMPARISON

500,000.00 450,000.00 400,000.00

350,000.00 600 300,000.00 500 250,000.00 400 200,000.00 300 150,000.00 200 100,000.00 50,000.00 100

0.00 0

Overall Alumni Cash Received Outstanding Number of Number of Giving Alumni Donors Pledges Donors Gifts

Calendar Year 2013 325,220.51 325,220.51 0 Calendar Year 2013 210 483

Calendar Year 2014 286,866.42 286,866.42 0 Calendar Year 2014 169 466

Calendar Year 2015 461,728.16 437,488.16 24,240 Calendar Year 2015 235 496

Calendar Year 2016 275,980.25 275,980.25 0 Calendar Year 2016 238 461

60 THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 Alumni Overall Giving Comparison: Number of Donors Comparison: Overall giving includes cash received, gifts in kind (non- Reflects overall the number of donors who contributed over the same monetary gifts), and pledges from alumni-specific donors. time period, accurately reflecting where giving was last year at the same time. Calendar Year 2013 Total Alumni Giving $325,220.51 Calendar Year 2014 Total Alumni Giving $286,866.42 Calendar Year 2013 Alumni Donors 210 Calendar Year 2015 Total Giving Amount $461,728.16 Calendar Year 2014 Alumni Donors 169 Calendar Year 2016 Total Giving Amount $275,980.25 Calendar Year 2015 Alumni Donors5 23 Calendar Year 2016 Alumni Donors8 23 Cash Received Alumni Giving Comparison: Reflects overall cash received from alumni donors over the Number of Gifts: same time period, accurately reflecting where giving was Reflects overall the number of gifts to the institution over the same last year at the same time. time period, accurately reflecting where giving was last year at the same time. Calendar Year 2013 Cash Received $325,220.51 Calendar Year 2014 Cash Received $286,866.42 Calendar Year 2013 Total Donors 483 Calendar Year 2015 Cash Received $ 437,488.16 Calendar Year 2014 Total Donors 466 Calendar Year 2016 Cash Received $275,980.25 Calendar Year 2015 Total Donors6 49 Calendar Year 2016 Total Donors 461

III. NEW DONOR GIVING DATA: COMPARISON AND STATISTICS

*OVERALL NEW DONOR GIVING *YTD OVERALL NEW DONOR GIVING 140 350,000.00 120 300,000.00 100 250,000.00 80 200,000.00 60 150,000.00 40 100,000.00 20 50,000.00 0 0 New Donors Overall New Donor Giving

Calendar Year 2013 131 Calendar Year 2013 329,074.10 Calendar Year 2014 78 Calendar Year 2014 35,164.09 Calendar Year 2015 118 Calendar Year 2015 169,376.89 Calendar Year 2016 92 Calendar Year 2016 43,228.93

New Donor Giving Comparison Number of New Donors Comparison: Overall giving includes cash received, gifts in kind Represents the number of new first-time donors who contributed. (non-monetary gifts), and pledges from first-time givers. Calendar Year 2013 New Donors 131 Calendar Year 2013 Total Giving Amount $329,074.10 Calendar Year 2014 New Donors 78 Calendar Year 2014 Total Giving Amount $ 35,164.09 Calendar Year 2015 New Donors 118 Calendar Year 2015 Total Giving Amount $169,376.89 Calendar Year 2016 New Donors 92 Calendar Year 2016 Total Giving Amount $ 43,228.93

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THANK YOU TO COMPTROLLER OF MARYLAND PETER FRANCHOT, COMPTROLLER OF MARYLAND2017 COMMENCEMENT NAMED 2017 SPEAKER COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

PeterPeter FranchotFranchot isis currentlycurrently servingserving hishis thirdthird termterm asas Maryland’sMaryland’s 3333rdrd comptroller.comptroller. AsAs comptroller,comptroller, PeterPeter FranchotFranchot hashas beenbeen anan independentindependent voicevoice andand fiscalfiscal watchdogwatchdog forfor thethe taxpayerstaxpayers ofof Maryland.Maryland. AsAs aa membermember ofof thethe powerfulpowerful BoardBoard ofof PublicPublic WorksWorks andand vice-chairvice-chair ofof thethe StateState RetirementRetirement andand PensionPension SystemSystem ofof Maryland,Maryland, FranchotFranchot hashas workedworked tirelesslytirelessly toto keepkeep MarylandMaryland competitivecompetitive inin thethe knowledge-basedknowledge-based economy,economy, createcreate aa climateclimate ofof economiceconomic equalityequality andand opportunity,opportunity, andand protectprotect Maryland’sMaryland’s parks,parks, waterways,waterways, andand openopen spaces.spaces.

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COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND SCHEDULE COMMENCEMENT Fri., April 28, 8pm, Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church, 7700 Consecration:Consecration: Fri., April 28, 8pm, Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church, 7700 CarrollCarroll Ave.,Ave., TakomaTakoma Park,Park, MDMD 20912,20912, Speaker:Speaker: ChaplainChaplain KumarKumar DixitDixit ofof WGTSWGTS 91.991.9 : Sat., April 29, 11:15am, Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church, BaccalaureateBaccalaureate: Sat., April 29, 11:15am, Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church, 77007700 CarrollCarroll Ave.,Ave., TakomaTakoma Park,Park, MDMD 20912,20912, Speaker:Speaker: PastorPastor JoseJose RojasRojas ofof thethe MovementumMovementum MinistryMinistry Sun., April 30, 10am, Showplace Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Commencement:Commencement: Sun., April 30, 10am, Showplace Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, Speaker: Peter Franchot 62 THE GATEWAY | SPRING 2017 Ave., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, Speaker: Peter Franchot