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Andrews at Night
Winter 2003 • The Andrews University Magazine • Vol. 39 No. 1 Shot in the Dark Night Owls Holy Nights IN FOCUS High Above n search of "night photos," our photogra- apartments. But it was much easier to see enting blur, they recast the familiar. These phers trudged thanklessly around a very the golden arches of the Berrien Springs photos defamiliarized the campus and the I cold campus, toting their equipment McDonald’s and, across old U.S. 31 from it, surrounding area for me, making me look at with numb fingers, while questioning the the Phillips 66 gas station. their subject as though for the first time. To judgment of a particular editor. Thankfully, Still, the higher we got, the more these loosely paraphrase American poet Emily this dedicated crew came up with some visual clues began to match my internal map Dickinson, those photos show all the truth, gems, as you will see in our center feature of the area. but show it slant. on Andrews at Night. Derek pointed out St. Joseph, Benton I hope our examination of Andrews at Still, there was more to be done. Harbor, New Buffalo, South Bend, Ind., and, Night in this issue will have something of Fortunately, Derek Bradfield, manager of way off in the distance, as we climbed to the same effect. the Howard Performing Arts Center, offered over 5,000 feet, we began to see the lights of There are more than the usual number of to take Martin Lee, university web coordina- Chicago. The higher we got, the more these contributors to thank for their work in this tor, and me up in his Mooney M20B single clumps of lights began to harmonize with issue. Writing for the collage of nighttime engine airplane for a short flight over cam- my limited geographic reckoning. Martin events and activities are Leah Vetne, pus in an attempt to get some additional seemed to be doing less clicking by this Marjorie Susens, Katie Shaw and Bjorn photos from high above. I like flying in time, enjoying the view himself. Other than Karlman. Photographers contributing to the small airplanes, my brother-in-law is an the loud whir of the engine and Derek’s issue include Brynja Davis, Erin Heldstab, enthusiastic private pilot, so I was excited to intermittent comments concerning land- Leah Vetne, Joseph Frakes, Tamara Karr, join Derek and Martin in what I Mikael Kirkham and Martin Lee. imagined to be an exotic photo Also in this issue, in our Student shoot. Spotlight, senior Hannah Balduff The night was clear and beauti- describes her nightly work milking ful, if a little frigid, even for cows at the campus dairy. Hannah’s February. As Derek’s plane experience reminds us just how climbed into the night sky, and the unusual the lives of students can be interior defrost began to clear the outside the classroom. steam from the windows, I came In Time Pieces, Meredith Jones- to see AU and the surrounding Gray writes about an unpleasant area from a new perspective. I event involving a campus night was mostly confused and disori- watchman in 1929. If you thought ented. issues regarding campus safety While I had seen Andrews and were a recent development, Berrien Springs from the air Merrie’s article will cause you to before, I hadn’t been up at night. think again. It took a while, and a lot of point- Also arriving in this issue is a ing at landmarks by Derek, for me new column that we’re calling to distinguish the AU farm from Grounded: Derek Bradfield, Martin Lee, and I preparing for our Aluminati. Stephen Faehner is our the lights of nearby Eau Claire, nighttime photo shoot high above the Andrews University campus. first randomly selected alumnus to Mich. Meanwhile, Martin, clearly participate in the new Q & A, which familiar with the routine of shoot- follows the Alumni News section. ing photos of the university from (To be included in the random Derek’s plane, clicked away on his ...we all stared at the quiet world below us, selection process for our Spring digital camera. I bounced from Issue, please send your email side to side in the rear seat, trying so familiar and yet strange. address to: [email protected]). to get my bearings and take in the sights that from the ground would have been so commonplace. Derek circled campus about five times, marks, we all stared at the quiet world using the WAUS radio tower as a point of below us, so familiar and yet strange. reference, spurring us to the right or left of Unlike our cover shot, many of the photos the blinking red apex with each go round. I Martin got from our short flight show indis- finally began to recognize some of the cam- tinguishable blurs of campus light, barely pus buildings by the third or fourth pass–the hinting at a realistic or discernible represen- ~ Ivan Davis is assistant professor of new seminary, the library, the university tation of the university. But in their disori- English and the editor of Focus. The Andrews University Magazine CONTENTS FOCUS Winter 2003 • Volume 39 Number 1
Editor Ivan Davis (MA ’92) Andrews at Night...... 12 Think we roll up the sidewalks after dark? Think again. Assistant Editor Patricia Spangler Our writers and photographers capture the nocturnal side of campus. Intern and Editorial Assistant By Ivan Davis, Bjorn Karlman, Katie Shaw, Marjorie Susens and Marjorie Susens Leah Vetne. Contributing Editors Rebecca May (BA ’77) Katie Shaw (BA '00) Brent Geraty (MA '91) Writers Night Owls ...... 15 Bjorn Karlman Katie Shaw (BA ‘00) Evening classes and scholars abound when darkness falls. Marjorie Susens By Leah Vetne Leah Vetne (BA ‘02) Photographers Joseph Frakes Erin Heldstab Tamara Karr Martin Lee Holy Nights...... 18 Leah Vetne (BA ‘02) Renewed and reinvigorated by student leadership, worship services across campus come alive in the night. The University By Katie Shaw President: Niels-Erik Andreasen (MA ’65, BD ’66) Vice Presidents for Academic Administration: Patricia B. Mutch (BS ’65) University Advancement: David A. Faehner (MA ’72) Student Services: Newton Hoilette (MA ’75, EdD ’79) Financial Administration: Edward E. Wines Enrollment Management: Stephen Payne Student Spotlight...... 31 Working the AU farm at night makes this student a “dairy queen.” Alumni Association President: Barry Finkbeiner (BBA ‘84) By Hannah Balduff Immediate Past Co-Presidents: David Bauer (MA ’57, EdD ’82) and Marilyn Bauer (MAT ‘75) Director of Alumni Services: Rebecca May (BA ’77)
Focus Advisory Board Lena Caesar (BS ‘86 ), Sharon Dudgeon (MMus ’86), James Hayward (MA ‘75), Sharon Prest (MA ‘99) Lauren Strach (BA ‘79), Jane Thayer (Current Faculty), Dan Tilstra (MDiv ‘82))
Focus (ISSN 1077-9345) is published quarterly, free of charge, for alumni and friends of Andrews University, an institution owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The magazine’s address is Focus, Office of University Relations, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI 49104- Departments 1000. Copyright 2003 by Andrews University...... Reproduction in whole or part without permission is prohibited. Printed by The Hamblin Company, In Focus...... 2 Alumni News...... 22 Tecumseh, Mich. Periodicals postage paid at Berrien Springs, Mich., and at additional mailing offices. Letters ...... 4 Aluminati ...... 23 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Focus, Alumni Affairs Office, Andrews University, Campus Update...... 5 Class Notes...... 24 Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0950. Faculty & Staff ...... 10 Life Stories...... 25 Editor’s Office: (269) 471-3316 Time Pieces...... 11 Campus Cache...... 28 Email: [email protected] Alumni Services Office: (269) 471-3591 Email: [email protected] www.andrews.edu LETTERS
This time I was especially pleasantly sur- Awards season... prised because for the first time since I grad- Ogden 2003 uated (MA ‘81), my name was on the enve- summer tours Wow! The Fall 2002 issue of Focus lope address. All these years you have only deserves the Pulitzer Prize in Adventist put my husband’s name on (MDiv ‘80) our Ogden Tours is planning four alumni publication circles. I’ve been reading mail. Somewhat strange for Europeans. But European travel tours for the 2003 these magazines since the late 70s and have after this, I understand that things are summer season. written notes to several of them over the improving at Andrews. Keep up the good years. The increasing professionalism I see work. 1. The first tour, through the in most of these alumni periodicals says that Netherlands, will feature “blooms, both staffs and administrators in these edu- Mrs. Sigrun Eckhoff (MA ‘81) blossoms and historic towns,” and cational institutions are becoming aware of Principal, Mokollen Secondary SDA School is designed for those especially the very important role they play in making Sandefjord, Norway interested in photography. Running alumni key partners in advancing Christian from May 4-20, the $1, 795 cost of education. the tour excludes air fare, but does As one whose professional life has concen- Grand designs include 15 nights of ensuite acco- trated on increasing the financial resources modations with full breakfast, all of these institutions, I was pleased to see land-transportation costs in a pri- Andrews development successes. However, I'm a graphic designer and am very inter- vate luxury coach, group entrances alumni news notes, faculty articles, the ested in receiving more information on how and guide fees, and assistance in Presidential statement, etc. brought good and where the front cover of the Fall 2002 photography, including digital. balance. The colorful artwork grabbed the issue of Focus was made and how I can get reader. in touch with them. 2. The second tour, called “An Irish Good job. Congratulations. I look forward I appreciate your help and prompt Panorama,” features Ireland and to your continued successful editorship. response. Oh yeah! Keep up the good work! runs from June 15 to July 3 with a cost of approximately $2,395 + air- Milton Murray Madelein Terreros fare. Consultant in Philanthropy Medellín, Colombia, South America 3. The third tour, covering Scotland, England and Wales, goes from July Editor’s note: Matthew Hamel of Visionary 3 to July 21 and costs approximate- Multimedia provided the original artwork ly $2,595 + airfare. Travelers who Donor recognition for the front and back covers of the Fall 2002 take both the Ireland and England I enjoy reading Focus. However, the issue of Focus. You can contact him at matt@ tours will receive a $150 discount. Annual Report 2001-2002, page 31, concerns visionarymultimedia.com. Included in the Ireland and me. On that page I notice that you recognize England packages are first-class Philip Morris Company as a regular donor. hotel rooms with private bath, daily Will you also accept donations from breakfast and dinner, luxury motor Anheuser-Busch? coach transportation, and all excur- I was offended when I found this in Focus. sion, entrance, and guide fees. I am concerned as to how this is making an impression on those who aren’t church 4. The fourth tour, featuring Spain members or those who may not be commit- and Portugal, costs $2,595, exclud- ted church members, even students who ing air fare, and runs from may be looking for an excuse to justify September 16 until October 3. Like wrongdoing. We preach one thing and do the Ireland and England tours, the another. Letters to Focus are welcome and Spain and Portugal trip includes should be sent to Editor, Focus, University luxury motor coach trnasportation, Dave Devnich Relations Office, Andrews University, rooms in first-class hotels with pri- Berrien Springs, MI, 49104-1000 or by vate bath, breakfast and dinner e-mail to:
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Unconventional century opera, The Medium. She is excited about the Howard Performing Arts Center Tuning a building philanthropy and the fact that it will be done in time for her junior recital. "I have watched it go up If you’ve ever been to the symphony, Wanting to contribute money for the new from the time the first shovel hit the dirt, you likely have heard the musicians tun- Howard Performing Arts Center on their and can’t wait for opening night!" she ing their instruments. But it’s one thing campus, a large group of music majors were exclaimed. to tune an oboe. It’s another when you’ve auditioned by the Department of Music fac- Lisa Jardine, director of campaigns and been given the task that Joseph Myers at ulty and seventeen were chosen to perform special projects, assisted in the planning of Kirkegaard Associates in Chicago has in a benefit concert January 25, 2003. this event with Andrews’ Department of undertaken. Peter Cooper, chair Myers has been given the job of tuning of the Department of the new Howard Performing Arts Center Music, and his wife, on the campus of Andrews University. Laurie, came up with Working closely with HarleyEllis of the concept of the con- Southfield, Mich., the architectural com- cert as a way for the pany, Myers was able to design the room students to feel that acoustics, noise isolation, noise control they had made a dif- and audio design. Ayres Morison, project ference in the building designer with HarleyEllis, crafted the project. "We wanted to building in such a way to make it virtual- give the students a ly sound-proof. The outer precast layer of chance to feel that they concrete, the inner masonry and a gap in had contributed," said between the two filled with grout create Laurie Cooper. a three-foot-thick wall and the ceiling is Of the seventeen eight inches deep. "You couldn’t hear an musicians that per- airplane fly over the building," said formed there were Morison. seven pianists, four Winning Pianist: Marcelo Caceres, Luis A. Ferre International Piano The shoe-box dimensions of the main vocalists, two violin- Competition winner, performed two pieces for the benefit concert. performance hall lend themselves nicely ists, one flutist, one to a rich acoustical sound. "It will be a cellist, one clarinetist traditional concert hall," said Myers. "No and one tuba player. Carey Pearson, sopho- Music. "It was such a wonderful event," she amplification system will be needed, more vocal performance major, performed a said. She also appreciated all of the support even for soloists." The attention to detail selection from Gian Carlo Menotti’s 20th- shown by the community; the full house that Myers has painstakingly worked on applauded enthusiastically for about a year will afford the concert- after each performance. "It goer the most satisfying musical experi- was truly a proud moment ence possible. From filling the masonry for the Department of with a clear coating to plug the porous Music," she said. holes that could trap sound to a complex The concert was a success curtain system that will be adjustable for and the students ended up minimum or maximum absorption for raising just over $2,000. Peter different musical sounds, the hall, in con- Cooper, chair of the cept, will be perfectly tuned. Department of Music, Once the structure is completely done, reflected on his opinion of Myers, Morison and a group of musicians, the evening: "I was thrilled including members of the Andrews with the concert. The stu- University Department of Music, will lis- dents poured their hearts ten to a series of concerts given by differ- and souls into each perfor- ent musical organizations and instruments mance and the audience to determine whether the hall is acousti- Prodigy Performs: Felix Hell, a 17-year-old organist, gave an heard just a foretaste of the cally tuned for each kind of performance. exceptional recital at Pioneer Memorial Church on Sunday, kind of music-making that Andrews University looks forward to February 2, at 4 pm. Hailed as “one of the major talents of the will happen throughout the serving the community with the use of [20th] century," Felix's international reputation has soared year. Our students were the the Howard Performing Arts Center. For through his challenging schedule of some 50 recitals per year stars of the evening and I am further funding opportunities and build- and multiple CD releases. The event was cosponsored by the proud of each one." ing progress information, visit www. Twin Cities Organ Concert Series and the Andrews University andrews.edu/HPAC. Department of Music.
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Andrews receives gift War with Iraq? of ornate furnishings dents and faculty gath- Douglas Benson, Andrews University ered in alum, has remember his alma mater fondly Nethery Hall by donating a sizable collection of valuable for a debate art and furnishings. over U.S. A Wisconsin farm boy, Benson received his plans to deal biology degree from Andrews in 1954. He with Iraq. continued his education, becoming a medical Students on doctor, at Loma Linda University, Loma both sides of Linda, Calif. Benson practiced family medi- the issue cine in Glendale, Calif., over four decades. articulated David Faehner, vice president for university compelling advancement, has been visiting Dr. Benson Antique Treasure: This French piece views for for 18 years. "Dr. Benson has told me over (circa 1905-1920), and is solid walnut with their audi- ence, who and over again that he wants to do some- a marble top. The cabinet is adorned with Sharing their views: thing for Andrews." ring pulls and floret medallion carvings. served as Students debate war at Benson, now 71 years old, announced to judges of the English department assembly. Andrews this past summer that a truckload One of the most exciting things for debate’s out- of articles from his personal collection would Faehner in working with Benson on this gift come. be donated to the institution. Included in the is that "he feels good about his experience at Leading the pro-war side were freshmen, collection are sixteen paintings; a series of Andrews." Benson sees this gift as his oppor- Steven Peck, and sophomore, Jason Hamel, six tapestries with the oldest dating back to tunity to make a difference at his alma mater who faced off against junior, Bjorn Karlman, 1650; furnishings, including wardrobes, and to help the campus look a little less and senior, Alex Carpenter. tables, chairs and vases; and ornamental fig- institutional. "He has made it clear to me Those in attendance, an estimated 200 urines, totaling about one million dollars in that he intends to continue giving generous- individuals sandwiched into a room that appraised value. The various artifacts will be ly in the future." normally holds about 50, voted the anti-war displayed in campus buildings. "We want to team the debate victory. place these pieces in locations that are visible On Feb. 6, 2003, an overflow crowd of stu- to the campus, but also secure," said Faehner.
New accreditation for a NASP-approved program. When they “The school psychology job market is wide choose a graduate program they are specifi- open,” said Gregory. Andrews’ School “There is a shortage of school Psychology program psychologists throughout the entire country. It will get more severe over the next 10 years As a first in Adventist education, the because of the retirement of the Andrews University postgraduate School baby boomers,” added professor Psychology program was recently accredited of educational and counseling by the National Association of School psychology, Rudi Bailey. Psychologists (NASP). The accreditation that In a letter received from the was received in January 2003 allows gradu- National Association of School ates from the program to be nationally certi- Psychologists, the accreditation fied as school psychologists upon achieving officers had commended Gregory a passing score on the school psychology and her colleagues for their portion of the National Teachers Exam. “commitment to quality training The accreditation comes after painstaking Accredited Testing: School psychology student Autumn and national approval.” work on the part of the Educational and Dr. Jim Jeffery, acting dean of Counseling Psychology Department to fulfill Ryan practices administering the Differential Abilities Scale, a cognitive IQ test, on classmate Mei-Ying Chang. the School of Education, said: the requirements for the accreditation. “It “[They] have made the School of took two years to create the folio that we Education shine once again, and had to submit,” said associate professor of cally seeking a NASP program,” said we are proud of [them].” school psychology, Sheryl Gregory. Gregory. Students also find that graduating The accreditation is well worth the effort. from a NASP-approved program is seen to “Prospective students regularly ask if we are be an advantage by prospective employers.
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Witnessing in the dirt brother, Levi, also an avid boarder, heard about a mountain boarding course in Gerald Paul New has added a new dimen- North Carolina and decided to check it sion to witnessing for Christ. Gerald Paul is out. They met Justin Rhoads, the course one of the best in the up-and-coming sport owner, who was so impressed with their of mountain boarding, an all-terrain sport stunts that he invited them to join the performed on a East Coast Championships. board with any- They learned the competition where from two to was to be held on Sabbath and eight wheels. One declined. When Justin pressed of the very first them as to why they weren’t mountain boarders going to compete, Gerald Paul in the United States explained that they kept the to land a front flip, Sabbath as a day of rest and Go Speed Racer: Gerald Paul enjoys riding the he has been given wouldn’t participate. "I could hills around Andrews University two sponsorships tell he really respected my weekend or not at all, Gerald Paul was sur- by mountain board- brother and me for sticking to our prised when he was allowed to perform on ing companies and values," he said. Sunday in the Big Air Competition and was invited to com- He made the journey to the ended up placing eighth in the U.S. Pro cate- pete in national National Championships in Des gory. championships. But Moines, Ia., in October even though Mountain boarding has provided a niche while Gerald Paul he wouldn’t be able to compete in for Gerald Paul in much more than one way. performs double the Sabbath games. What he found Not only does he get to participate in an back flips, he never Big Air: Gerald Paul performs a was not the scorn of fellow competi- exhilarating sport in which he is recognized takes his eyes off jump on his mountain board tors for his belief system, but the as one of the best, he also gets to be a wit- Christ. admiration of new friends, and even ness. "It’s a good way to make an impression Coming as close a chance for several deep religious for Christ," he said. The Canton, N.C., native to airborne as he can on the ground, Gerald conversations. "People think that the athletes has definitely made that impression on his Paul, 20, sophomore aviation major at in an unconventional and in-your-face kind fellow boarders. "It’s nice to be respected for Andrews, first learned to mountain board of sport like mountain boarding would be my beliefs." when he was sixteen and a camper at hard core and not open to religion, but that’s Nosoca Pines Ranch. not what I found," he said, smiling. After Several years ago, Gerald Paul and his being told that boarders had to compete all
Tubing hill opens University Board of Trustees and There’s a new reason to celebrate winter at President’s Circle. Andrews University. The addition of a tub- The hill is complete ing hill on campus has opened up a whole with lights, for night- new level of fun for students and their time fun, and tubes. friends to enjoy. The creation of the hill, In the future, a shed located on the other side of Pathfinder Hill for storing the tubes behind Burman Hall, one of the men’s resi- and a fence will be dence halls, was initiated by David Faehner, installed. Andrews is vice president for university advancement. excited to offer yet "Andrews had a tubing hill from the 1960s another reason to until the 1990s which the students absolutely enjoy our campus! loved," he said. At that time, the hill was closed because the narrow run presented too many insurance liabilities. Faehner reports that the new hill is "bigger, longer and wider, making it much safer." Winter Scene: Winter sports fans enjoying the new tubing hill. Donated entirely by outside funds, the Money for the hill, which had to be cleared tubing hill officially opened January 12, of trees, was donated by the senior class of 2003, during the second annual Winterfest at 2003, the Andrews University Student the university. Dr. Niels-Erik Andreasen, Association and members of the Andrews president of Andrews, made the first run.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Career mentoring field, what it takes to get hired in your field, how you moved up the career lad- celebration weekend, program launched der and what the perks and shortcomings of your job are. January 18-20, 2003 The Andrews University Career Planning AASK not only provides an invaluable and Placement Services office has recently service for current Andrews University launched its new career mentoring pro- students, it also gives alumni the chance to gram. AASK, or Andrews Alumni Sharing give back in a meaningful way and remain Knowledge, is a network of Andrews connected to their alma mater. "As soon as alumni in all job fields who volunteer to I saw the opportunity on [the Andrews mentor as many students as they wish website] to volunteer for the AASK pro- through phone, letter and/or e-mail con- gram, I jumped on it," explained Christian tact and determine the number of times Bokich (BBA ‘99), EuroVan/Camper Brand per month they wish to be contacted. Leader for Volkswagen of America, Inc. "I "The AASK concept was born several can’t think of a better way to help give a years ago," explained Darriel Hoy, gradu- handful of current AU students a better ate assistant with Career Planning and perspective on how they can best help The Freedom Banquet at Lake Michigan Placement Services, "but it was ahead of themselves become who they believe they College’s Mendel Center held on Sunday eve- the technology." The Internet has now want to be." ning, Jan. 19, at 6:30 pm, featured music and made this cutting-edge program a reality Rachel Whitaker (BA ‘97) is currently an awards presentation to individuals who at Andrews University. the assistant editor for Guide magazine. advanced the causes of Dr. King. Alumni of any age are invited to be an She feels that her diverse experience in AASK volunteer. Currently, fifteen alumni secular and church workplaces will allow have registered and are waiting to be her to mentor a broader range of stu- matched up with students interested in dents. "As a woman, I have especially felt such fields as the automotive industry, the need for female mentors in my career school psychology, information technolo- and would like to be able to fill that role gy, real estate and editing. Once the pro- for students," she stated. gram has built up a larger base of alumni To become an AASK volunteer and volunteers, students will be given the make a difference in the lives and careers chance to be paired up with one or more of current Andrews students, log on to volunteers depending on their career www.ecampusrecruiter.com/andrews interests. Students will be particularly and click on AASK Volunteers, or contact interested in learning: what an average Darriel Hoy at 269-471-3141 or darriel@ Gordon Gibson, a Unitarian Universalist min- day on your job entails, what skills and andrews.edu. ister in Elkhart, Ind., was the keynote speaker qualities are needed to succeed in your for the Freedom Convocation held at Pioneer Memorial Church on Monday, Jan. 20. His speech was entitled “Freedom is a Constant Health Careers Struggle.” Fair: They came from everywhere to recruit Andrews University students. On Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, the Student Center and part of the Terrace Café were filled with 40 recruiters from a wide range of medi- cal institutions. The fair drew a significant number of interested students. Mel Sundean, a representative A mock trial, “People vs. Rosa Parks: Justice in from Loma Linda Medical Center, Loma Linda, Calif., felt there was "a very good America,” was sponsored by the Pre-Law turnout...a lot of good students." "It went very well. We’ve done it for years and years Society. The audience in the PMC Youth Chapel as a service to employers and our students," said Patricia Stewart, director of the served as jury for the trial, held on Monday, university’s career planning and placement services. Jan. 20, at 4:30 pm.
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Experience the healings Jesus performed, the betrayal in Gethsemane, Pilate’s judgment and the cru- A business trip to
passion cifixion. A sound-and-light show in the remember Johnson Gymnasium will end the play with On Sabbath, April 19, Andrews University Jesus’ resurrection. will begin a new tradition. The First Annual The Easter Passion Play is unique to the Easter Passion Play, consisting of seven southwest Michigan area. "We want to show scenes, dramatically presented at different the community the beautiful story of Jesus," locations around campus, will allow specta- Whitehead said. The first scene will run every tors to witness the events of the weekend thirty minutes from 3-7 p.m. and about 250 that changed the course of the world forever. people will be included in each tour group; Ron Whitehead, director of the Seminary’s the entire play lasts about an hour. Center for Youth Evangelism and the Easter Free tickets can be obtained now by calling Passion Play, is excited about this endeavor. 800-YOUTH2U or 269-471-8380 or e-mailing "We see this as our Easter gift to the commu- [email protected]. Keep in mind that nity," he said. the Easter Passion Play corresponds with Nearly 450 youth are currently preparing Andrews University’s Alumni Homecoming and practicing to be guides, beggars, angry Weekend, so reserve your tickets early. No Lois Forrester (pictured above at Table mobs, disciples and government officials. matter what the weather, the play will go on. Mountain), assistant to the registrar at The outdoor scenes will include one of the Andrews University, is sought-after inter- nationally. Her expertise with student records systems recently led her to Andrews’ sister school, Helderberg Passive voice College, in South Africa. The school Colman McCarthy, founder and director needed a more powerful system to deal of the Center for Teaching Peace and with student records, so Forrester took Washington Post journalist, spoke to an audi- off on November 11, 2002, for two weeks ence of a thousand students, faculty, staff of work and adventure. At Helderberg, and community members at Andrews she set up a software system that had University, Thursday, February 20. His pre- been designed by Andrews alum, Richard sentation was titled "Nonviolence in a Time Bender. Forrester then gave the staff at of War." Helderberg what she called a "crash McCarthy began his lecture by inviting the course" in the system. audience to observe a moment of silence for Popular Pacifist: McCarthy signs a copy of one Helderberg’s old student records sys- all victims of violence around the world. A of his books for an interested student. tem did little more than process basic pacifist for over twenty years, McCarthy has registration information and urgently clearly defined views on the qualities people only member of Congress that opposed both needed to be replaced because it could no must commit themselves to in order to have a the First and Second World Wars. She is longer produce accurate transcripts. The peaceful society: prayer, service and nonvio- quoted as saying, "You can no more win a new program that Forrester installed can lence. "Not just any prayer," he said. "You war than win an earthquake." process admissions information as well must ask God ‘What do You want from me?’" Needless to say, McCarthy does not support as store information on students with McCarthy currently teaches peace studies the possibility of war in Iraq, believing admissions in multiple programs. The at Georgetown University Law Center, the President Bush should seek a political resolu- new program will provide easy access to University of Maryland and American tion instead of a military one. He cited important information for both the insti- University, as well as three Maryland high Reagan’s and Nixon’s visits with the Soviet tution and the student. Forrester said that schools. Students cheered when he said he Union and China, respectively, and their suc- with this functionality, the program will believes that tests, homework and grades are cess with negotiation. "Wars are nothing but serve as a "recruiting and retention tool." a form of academic violence. "You can get all the poor killing the poor," he said. The school was very grateful for A’s in school and still flunk in life," he said. McCarthy urged the students to get Forrester’s hard work. Determined to "Not everyone is called on to be successful, involved in peace studies and offered to make the best of her time in South Africa, just faithful." assist Andrews University in setting up a Forrester gladly accepted a tour of the McCarthy offered a $100 bill to anyone in peace curriculum. "You don’t have to change Cape Town area by her hosts at the assembly who could correctly identify six the world, just keep the world from changing Helderberg, Rodney and Di Austin. She historical individuals. The majority of the you," he told the audience. "Very few are also decided to take a four-day safari at audience could identify the first three, all called on to do great things, just small things Thorny Bush Game Reserve. "I figured I war heroes. Only one person identified one in a great way." deserved that!" said Forrester with a of the last three, all peace activists. One of smile as she thought back on her experi- those that he cited, Jeanette Rankin, was the ence. "It was fabulous."
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A 35-year hobby ed his students to the areas of religion, faith, Germany, part of modern-day Poland, in values and life issues. “Very often, when it order to escape approaching Russian troops comes to literature and culture, it is easy to towards the end of the war. “My faith is “I always tell my students that they integrate issues of faith. That’s what we’re based on several experiences where God, in should get into a profession that they con- all about [at Andrews]; faith and learning.” a very miraculous way, saved us.” sider a hobby,” said Wolfgang Kunze, Looking back at his many years of professor emeritus of German at teaching, Kunze says that he “really Andrews University, and up until his enjoyed working with students.” For recent retirement, associate for uni- Kunze, “there was always this joy, versity archives and records manage- teaching and interacting.” ment. Kunze seems to have followed Relationships that formed over the his own advice. He has taught at years are still important to Kunze. “I Andrews since 1967 and says he has get notes here and there from students “enjoyed every minute of it.” who still write to me. I stay in touch Kunze taught German from the with some of them.” The many years beginning of his career at Andrews. of working with students have taught In 1977, he earned his PhD in Kunze several things. Apart from Germanic languages and literature focusing on getting the best academic from UCLA. While working at education possible, he feels that stu- Andrews, Kunze has also taught at dents should “be active beyond just the Indiana University, South Bend, as an classroom. There are so many students adjunct lecturer. In addition, he Wolfgang P. Kunze with good grades but nothing else.” worked with the Germany-based True to his discipline, he added, Goethe Institute. “In class I talk about my own experience “Always include a foreign language!” “I always felt that teaching went beyond during World War II,” said Kunze. Kunze, just the classroom,” said Kunze. Through his his brother and mother, were forced to teaching of German literature, Kunze direct- escape from their home in Pommern,
Nelson leaves grounds snowmobile to clear away enough snow for looked totally different," he said. "I think the churchgoers. He then resumed shoveling they were pleasantly surprised." and arboretum posts snow in the evening and worked through Nelson especially values the time he has Saturday night until early Sunday morning. spent working directly with student workers. A ridiculously early start to the work day, "I was younger then," he It was rewarding for him to endless labor under the scorching summer said with a smile. see these workers "develop sun, and the fact that "snow day" means Another experience that socially, physically, mentally work rather than snuggling up next to the Nelson remembers is the and spiritually." He feels that fireplace is enough to scare most people chaotic preparation for the working outdoors helped away from a job. Not so with David Nelson. ribbon-cutting at Harrigan them "to see how God created He worked in the Andrews University arbo- Hall that was to take place things." He is proud of his for- retum and grounds departments from 1976 on the morning of Tuesday, mer student workers who until early February 2003 when he resigned. October 22, 1991. Because of have gone on to fill important He served as director of the departments for a dry summer, it had been positions in different profes- most of that time. hard to get nursery stock sions. "It amazes me to see "It’s been a good experience," Nelson said such as trees and shrubs to where these kids have gone." as he reflected on his years working at landscape the building. After Some have become doctors, Andrews. As director, Nelson supervised finally locating a nursery in teachers, engineers and pas- two full-time staff and a group of 15-20 stu- eastern Ohio that would sell tors. To Nelson, these students dent workers. A number of experiences the necessary greenery, are good friends who always stand out for Nelson as he looks back at his Nelson left Sunday evening make a point to stop by and time at Andrews. and drove to the nursery. David Nelson say hello if they’re in town. One story that he’s especially fond of tell- Early Monday morning, he With 27 years of good friends ing is of a very serious snowstorm in 1978. "I loaded the plant material and started home, and good memories, what more could one couldn’t get home on Thursday night, so I returning after sunset. He and his team ask for? stayed overnight in old Burman Hall and worked late into the night landscaping the worked all day Friday," said Nelson. "A area around the building. "When the people neighbor came and got me Friday night on a went home on Monday night, there was snowmobile and took me home." Nelson nothing there. When they came in on had to return early on Sabbath morning on a Tuesday for the ceremony, the building
10 Focus • Winter 2003 TIME PIECES A Shot in the Dark Near Tragedy Follows Snollygoster Parade
illiam Trickett’s nerves were wound Trickett was right behind them, his .32 now in der” and “assault with a revolver . . . .”10 tighter than a clock spring. hand: “Mr. Trickett darting across the lawn Emmanuel Missionary College paid Trickett’s Halloween on a college campus headed the car off near the printing office and $1,000 bond. Trickett continued to insist it was W 5 could make the most intrepid night watchman ordered the driver to stop.” The headlights an accident and pled not guilty. jittery. It certainly wasn’t real ghosts and goblins swung out to go around him. William Trickett The college board met, filled with concern for the staunch William feared; it was those young took aim at the windshield and fired. Forrest Crandall and his future. The prosecut- rascals from Maple Hall who believed that “College Youth Shot; May Die” read the head- ing attorney was suggesting that Forrest’s Halloween was a good night for pranks. Or per- lines on the front page of the Berrien Springs Era wound “could not allow the further mental haps even worse, troublemakers from off cam- the next day. As the paper reported the story, development of the young man . . . .”11 pus. Trickett patted his gun nervously. “Mr. Trickett stepped to the machine and asked In the end, the college, Trickett, and the In the village of Berrien Springs exuberant if he had hurt anyone, whereupon Forrest Crandall family settled out of court. Forrest con- crowds began to disperse after tinued to heal. The school, in “Berrien County’s biggest festive cooperation with the Tricketts, event”: the annual Snollygoster offered to pay all physician, hos- parade.1 A few thousand people pital, and court expenses plus had gathered that Halloween to $500 to the Crandalls. In addi- watch hundreds of masked tion, they offered Forrest free marchers parade through town, tuition for as long as it took him led by the “famous” Snollygoster to finish his program and a sum- band. Three hundred costumed mer job “in the poultry depart- revelers competed for the cov- ment” and elsewhere on the eted prize money: “. . . best- farm.12 No doubt the administra- dressed lady, best-dressed man, tion and the board breathed a most hideous costume, best cou- collective sigh of relief that the ple, best group, etc.”2 Mrs. Ewalt near tragedy had turned out so won the first prize of $5 for her well. costume “made of thousands of But the school had learned a kernels of corn—red and yellow, grim lesson. On November 27 arranged in most showy festoons the Emmanuel Missionary 3 covering her entire garment.” The Battle Creek College bell hung inside the onion-shaped dome of South Hall. College board passed a terse res- Young Forrest Crandall, a local olution: “Voted: That it be the boy and a student at Emmanuel sense of the college board that Missionary College, rounded up his five bud- replied, ‘I am shot in the head, get a doctor any man employed by the college as night dies after the parade to head for home. It was quick.’ He was immediately taken to Dr. Miller watchman be forbidden to carry fire-arms.”13 chilly that October night, and the boys were in Berrien Springs and later to the St. Joseph lucky to have the luxury of a car for their short Sanitarium where X-Ray revealed the bullet trip. But spirits ran high, and it was much too embedded 21/2 inches within the skull and near early to turn in on a Halloween’s night. the brain. Slight hopes are held out for his 1 Berrien Springs Era, 4 October 1923. Someone suggested that they go home by way recovery by Dr. McDermet [sic] who is in 2 Berrien Springs Era, 25 October 1923. of the college.4 charge of the case.” The terrible accident 3 Berrien Springs Era, 1 November 1923. Trickett, night watchman for EMC, paced the plunged the campus into “gloom.”6 4 Ibid. campus anxiously. He knew it couldn’t stay this Even a week later, the local paper gave a dire 5 Ibid. quiet. Sure enough—he heard the sound of run- report, quoting the doctor as saying that Forrest 6 Ibid. ning feet and then the College bell began to peal, had a “slight chance to recover.” The doctor 7 Berrien Springs Era, 8 November 1923. 8 shattering the peace. Trickett ran toward the decided not to risk the dangerous surgery to Berrien Springs Era, 15 November 1923. 9 “The Campus News,” Student Movement, Dec 1923. administration building, where the bell hung remove the bullet.7 10 Berrien Springs Era, 15 November 1923. inside the onion-shaped dome. But the pranksters Despite the widespread pessimism, however, 11 EMC Board Minutes, 27 November 1923, 196. were too quick for him. Down the fire escape, and Forrest survived. He did not even lose sight in 12 “Contract,” EMC Board Minutes, 5 Dec 1923, 8 they were gone. Thoroughly annoyed, Trickett his eye, as had been feared. By November 12, he 202-203. 9 pelted after them, toward the road. was home again, “well on the way to recovery.” 13 P. 196. The rogues were in luck. Just as they reached But the college had not heard the last of the the road, with Trickett in hot pursuit, the head- unfortunate incident. Two days after Forrest lights of a Ford full of young men came toward arrived home, the sheriff arrested William Andrews historian and professor of English, them. The perpetrators swung themselves onto Trickett on charges of “assault with intent to do Meredith Jones Gray (BA ‘76, MA ‘77) is author the running boards for a quick getaway. But great bodily harm less than the crime of mur- of As We Set Forth.
Winter 2003 • Focus 11 Andrews at Night
Although darkness descends, not all is quiet around campus. Not even close. As our team of writers and photographers discovered, the evening and nighttime hours play host to an increasing number of academic, social and spiritual activities. Photo by Joseph Frakes
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Shhhhhh! We’re Studying...
ll one typically hears is aforementioned atmosphere pro- and listen to the soothing the turning of pages, the vides students with a very apt sounds of Bach or Beethoven A click of laptop keys, and learning environment. Although while studying. Students the occasional hushed voices of the silence is the library watchword, from the aviation mainte- learned and “becoming learned.” students can gather in groups to nance department can meet There’s a quiet corner for every- “collaborate” and discuss baffling to peruse “Trade a Plane” and one, all the way from the secluded homework in library-appropriate discuss the parts they need for their engine-overhaul project. Computers are avail- able for internet research (of varying degrees of relevance), and magazines and books also offer both contemporary and established sources of information. For the media-hyped stu- dent, James White Library offers a small, but admirable video collection. With a sim- ple sliding of the student ID Student study groups take advantage of card across the counter, stu- the library’s conference rooms. dents can check out the movie of their choice and enjoy watching learners to take advantage of. To a it at their leisure. Financial con- point, that is. As I, in my reckless Good study habits include library power naps. straints being as they are for stu- pursuit of knowledge discovered dents, this free rental system can late one studious night, even periodicals department, to the voices or, to apply themselves dili- be an interesting and inexpensive boons of knowledge have their cheery, windowed front area. gently to tasks on their own. way to spend an evening. limits. A library employee, walk- Enter the stereotypical library The library does not merely Yes, the library does much more ing by my dimly lit corner quietly evening, boon to many a student shelter the stereotypical plaid- than house useful information. It remarked, “You do realize the on an average Andrews’ night. skirted and glasses-wearing study offers a community of learning, library is closed, right?” Open from 7 am to 10:30 pm, group, but is useful for other pur- sharing, and all those elements ~ Marjorie Susens James White Library boasts an poses as well. The musically- required to make the college expe- impressive collection of knowl- inclined can throw on headphones rience such that it is. It is a place edge-enhancing material, and its in the music materials department, that will always exist for eager
the Sabbath. May provides stu- ‘Til Midnight Cafe dents with an oppor- tunity to let her know their feelings n the outskirts of cam- event, a shift that runs from 8:00 about the Café in the pus, there is a place that p.m. to midnight. The Café, which form of autograph many call home on cold, began during the Creative Arts books. Students have O written everything wintry Friday nights. Low light- Festival, operates from January ing, comfortable couches and through mid-March. May hopes from, “Thanks for chairs, lots of friends and hot that the students receive “a little the awesome hot drinks make this the perfect get- tender loving care and spoiling on chocolate on Friday away from the stress of the week. Friday nights,” since “that’s what night during the Its own version of a coffee house, we’re here to do.” The welcoming lights of the Alumni House during winter,” and “Wow! I the Alumni House has played Throughout the night students ‘Til Midnight Café. loved this!” to host to hundreds of students since come and go, but the house can get “Thanks for a great chocolate; spiced cider; hazelnut 1995 at the ‘Til Midnight Café. so jammed that May remembers way to start the decaf coffee; water; and assorted Becky May, director of alumni seeing students balancing on the Sabbath,” and “This reminds me herbal teas. Each is served in fancy services, began the Café eight years edge of the bathtub because there of home.” The Café truly provides tea cups and saucers with a doily ago to provide a restful, spiritual was nowhere else to sit. Amazingly, students with a way to unwind and cookie. And if you order hot atmosphere for students as they the Alumni House has stayed in and relax at the end of a hard chocolate, whipped cream and welcome in the Sabbath. Alumni of great shape through eight years and week. Hot chocolate, a cozy fire chocolate sprinkles are added as a all generations have pitched in, by hundreds of cups of hot beverages. and pampering: what more could bonus. Students are encouraged to donating tea cups and saucers and The ‘Til Midnight Café menu you ask for? have more than one cup and to by volunteering to cohost the includes plain, mint, french vanil- ~ Katie Shaw la, raspberry and Irish cream hot relax and enjoy the beginning of Winter 2003 • Focus 13 Andrews at Night... Andrews at Night... Andrews at Night... Andrews at Night...
very important part of an art stu- GALLERy dent’s total education. Since they have to take care of the entire pro- OPENINGS duction, “it’s a great resume piece,” Root said. amara Karr, senior photo- Carol Corbin, junior media stud- graphic imaging major, ies major, is in charge of the com- stands amid a group of plete workings of the JeanMarie T Harrigan Gallery. She schedules approximately sixty of her friends, teachers, colleagues, classmates shows for photography and some and well-wishers in the digital multimedia majors, makes or buys refreshments for the open- JeanMarie Harrigan Gallery in ings, does the public relations for Harrigan Hall. It’s dark outside the shows and hangs the artwork and the lights inside are dim, giv- the night before or day of the ing the gallery a warm glow and a show. Since she became the gallery better view of Tamara’s work over coordinator this year, Carol’s goal the past four years. It is her senior has been to have a new show go gallery show and to look at her up each week. She started the year from the monotony of the stifling bright happy face, you would off with a faculty show, giving the and dull reading assigned by never guess the time and sleep students a chance to see their some professors,” she glibly notes. deprivation that has gone into pre- Benign teacher’s materials. And, indeed, Borders and paring for this moment. Tamara Karr, a native of Barnes and Noble do offer Photography and art majors on Borders reprieve. Although replete with information, information-weary ou would think that stu- students are free to peruse and dents have enough of browse whatever subject appeals Y books during the week, to them. In the quiet comfort of and that they’ll avoid them during the occasionally provided arm- the weekend (or weeknights) if at chair, they can curl up and read all possible. However, given the the book or magazine they may chance on a free evening, many not have time or money to peruse students will more than likely otherwise. It’s hands-on shop- choose to frequent a bookstore. ping—kind of like curling up in a Mere miles away from Berrien in favorite sweater you’ve found at thriving Mishawaka, Ind., Borders the mall and taking a nap. and Barnes and Noble carve out Surrounded by the comforting their busy existence, waiting for atmosphere, one can temporarily Andrews’ students to flock in and forget all the worries and frustra- purchase the latest book they’ve tions of school projects. It certainly heard about in class. doesn’t solve all the problems, but Or maybe it’s the magazines they they can at least be tucked aside come for. Or the admirable collec- temporarily. Phil Anderson, a senior photographic imaging major, strikes his own pose tion of DVDs and CDs. Whatever Whatever the force that drives in front of photographs from his show at the JeanMarie Harrigan Gallery. the case, an environment rich with Andrews students to bookstores, it media of all types, and the obliga- appears to be at least semi univer- campus are required to have a gal- Rumney, New Hampshire, esti- tory smell of coffee beans wafting sal. On a recent Saturday night lery showing of their work, com- mates that she spent “about $200 through the air (surely there’s no trip to Barnes and Noble, I lost plete with an opening reception, to and 20 hours” on her gallery harm in merely smelling them) pro- count of the number of Andrews give them a feel for what life after show, not to mention the time vides the perfect pseudo academic students wandering the rows of college will be like. Art majors, spent shooting the pictures in her atmosphere for the covert intellec- books, poring over their eclectic like 2002 alum Nicholas Jones, display. Getting the show ready tual. There’s plenty to interest subject matters. Just goes to show select, measure, hang and some- was definitely stressful, but very everyone in a group—or to appeal that, while a weekend may take a times photograph their artwork rewarding in the end. She said, “It to the loner who feels like wander- student away from the books, it with a professor of their choice. took a lot of time and energy to ing the shelves of books alone. can’t take the books away from They provide refreshments for put the gallery show together, but Those who wish to forget all things the student. their opening receptions and are it was worth the experience that I school can delve into the fluffier ~ Marjorie Susens on hand to welcome guests and to got from it and the friendships forms of media, and those who answer questions about their art. that were created.” wish to stifle the waves of “I Nick appreciated having the ~ Katie Shaw should be studying”guilt can opportunity to have this gallery peruse shelves of academia. show. “It’s a good way to have Fawn Kotrba, sophomore your ideas seen,” he said. Speech Language and Pathology Rhonda Root, associate profes- major, starts her Borders routine sor of architecture and art instruc- with a stack of fashion magazines tor, feels the gallery shows are a and a cappuccino. “It’s a reprieve
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Night Owls
by Leah Vetne
As darkness falls, students and faculty have more than sleep on their minds. AU’s evening classes are playing an increasingly important role in the lives of these “night owls.” Photo by Tamara Karr Photo by Tamara
t seven, eight, nine, even ten o’clock at night the bells still Most classes offered at such times are at the graduate level. The chime in the seemingly empty corridors. Seconds following School of Business is a major nighttime player, consistently offering A the lonely bell, classroom doors crack open and small MBA courses in the evening to cater to its working students. As a groups of students emerge, professors in tow who lock the doors result, they have attracted many part-time students. Michael Lewis behind. This is nightlife at Andrews, a sign the university is keeping is one of them. “I most appreciate my night classes,” he says, up with the demands of its market. “because they allow me to still stay out in Increasing numbers of people, within the the field and work.” Fellow students, Dena church and the community, seek to earn Drane and Laura Flores, who also have their degrees after hours. Also, regular Students in these classes tend to be full-time day jobs, agree. “Evenings are the students must fit classes into daytime only time I have free to take classes,” schedules that include internships, part- more mature and motivated. Drane explains. time jobs and student teaching. To help all Another group enjoying the benefits of students accommodate careers, families, night courses is education students. jobs and program requirements, Andrews has made nighttime Professor Emeritus Wilfred Futcher says that in his 33 years of additions to the class schedule. “To attract more nontraditional teaching, about 90% of his classes met at night. With many students,” communication professor, Luanne Bauer, says, “we need education students working full- or part-time during the day as to offer classes at nontraditional times.” psychologists, counselors and teachers, it is often difficult for them
Winter 2003 • Focus 15 group-oriented. Social Work student, Sarah Kantor, feels the same. “Because it is small,” Sarah says, “we’re a lot more comfortable voicing our opinions.” Each of the students and professors interviewed expressed appreciation for the comfortable, interactive atmosphere common to their night classes. Though some enjoy the relaxed class atmosphere, undergraduates in particular don’t have the same appreciation for night classes as graduate students. Many expressed distaste for classes held in the late afternoon and evening. Malcolm Russell, director of the honors program and economics professor, isn’t surprised. “It’s pretty conclusively proven,” he says, “that younger students don’t do well with late afternoon or evening classes.” Senior Grace Cho agrees. Night classes, she says, are better than classes held really early in the morning, but that’s the only plus for her. “I like getting them all done during the day because I like to study at night,” Grace says. Photo by Leah Vetne Science students often don’t have the Students in General Chemistry examining chemicals for use in the lab as they prepare for option of free evenings. They are among a potentially “explosive” experiment. the undergraduate populace that are to attend class before 4:30 p.m. Colleague warm, like a family around the dinner victims in the scheduling system, because Louise Moon adds that other working table.” At night, he observes, there is more labs are frequent exceptions to an students take classes at night to fulfill impromptu speaking and free exchange. otherwise all-daytime schedule. Typically certification or recertification requirements. “Learning,” he says, Hinsdale Bernard of Educational “takes place when Administration and Leadership also sees people are focused. the need for night classes. “Most of them Night lends itself to [students] don’t have a choice if they want more focus because to advance their education,” Bernard people are more concludes. personal at night.” Most students credit this Because it is small,” atmosphere to both the smaller size and Sarah says, “we’re a lot nature of their evening classes. A more comfortable voicing large number of our opinions.” undergraduate classes that take place at night are Seminary students are also among electives. Elective Andrews’ “night owls,” as DMin student, courses, in most Cindy Tutsch, terms herself and her departments, are classmates. She is a student in professor usually smaller and John Baldwin’s Science and Religion are composed of course. It is a seminar class of about ten students nearing the students held in a conference room; this end of their degree round-table style of class is common to programs. Lionel Matthews, of behavioral placed in the late afternoon and evening, night classes across the university. Baldwin sciences, notices that the students in these labs are the required, hands-on component reports that these types of classes—in- classes tend to be more mature and of most science classes. “Night is more depth research and discussion-based—are motivated. One of his students, Cora suitable for lab,” chemistry professor Peter typically slotted in the evening. “The Pinney, feels that she learns more in her Wong explains, “because students have seminar setting,” he continues, “is very elective classes, which are discussion- and fewer class and job commitments in the
16 Focus • Winter 2003 effort required from professors, night class offerings are largely viewed as a positive for the university. Complaints are minimal. Most refer to the inconveniences of it being dark or cold, or interfering with dorm worships. Some are concerned about personal safety (which is mostly remedied by sticking to the buddy system when walking back to cars or dorm rooms). Graduate students appreciate the chance to advance their education while still maintaining full-time jobs. Undergraduates appreciate the flexibility evening classes allow when class, internship, and job commitments complicate their schedules. Professors admitted that they would prefer
Dr. Lael Caesar leads out in the religion department’s evening offering of Doctrines of Adventist Faith. (Photo by Tamara Karr) evening.” “Many lab assistants,” he adds, tools.” Moon agrees, saying that if the “who teach or supervise labs, work and class is lecture and skill/drill, students attend class during the day as well.” tune out. “Student response is good,” Fortunately, laboratory lends itself to Moon says, “if the class is interactive keeping sleepy students awake. “Lab and has varied activities.” requires a person to be physically moving Some classes are better taught in around,” Wong says, “so it is more logical these long blocks, and some are better to have classes with physical activity at taught one period at a time, teachers night.” Bruce Closser, who teaches a play- report. Lecture and theory-based production class, holds play rehearsals at night. “The high “We have all made the participation is a good thing,” says adjustment for the well-being one of Closser’s students, Adrienne of our students.” Redding, “because I’m sleepier then.” Teachers recognize classes work better in the morning, there is a challenge they agree. When students are past the in keeping their “foundation classes,” as Matthews A student artist works to capture her subject in Harry students alert during terms them, there is opportunity for Ahn’s evening painting class. (Photo by Tamara Karr) night classes. All more interaction in the instruction. admit that the Most of the classes are upper-division long blocks of courses, with long blocks of time allowing to be at home, spending time with their time at the end of students to really get a handle on the families. Providing opportunities for the day make concepts being studied, Bauer thinks. students, however, outweighs personal maintaining However, some lecture and theory classes desires. Nancy Carbonell of Educational energy and are still held in the evening, and teachers Counseling and Psychology echoes her interest harder. combat student weariness by taking a colleagues, saying, “we have all made the Most evening multifaceted approach. Strach, for adjustment for the well-being of our Photo by Brynja Davis classes meet for at example, includes regular student students.” least two to three presentations, case studies, lecture and hours. “I think students are a little discussion in her classes. Bauer opens her Leah Vetne writes promotional materials appalled at first,” jokes Bauer, “wondering class by compelling her students to start for Andrews University, freelances for what we’ll do for three whole hours!” To the discussion, while she sits among them. local Southwest Michigan publications, maintain interest for three hours, Lauren Each has his or her unique approach to and is a library assistant at the Maude Strach, associate professor of marketing, engaging students. Preston Palenske Memorial Library (St. says, “you have to use a lot of teaching Despite sleepy students and the extra Joseph, Mich.).
Winter 2003 • Focus 17 Holy Nights by Katie Shaw
ndrews University students are meet- During one of the dorm’s regular evening wor- to enjoy a more personal and private worship ing after dark in auditoriums, sanctu- ships, Ross heard about small-group ministries, format of prayer rooms or art collages before A aries, lobbies and dorm rooms to hear talked to the director and signed up to lead one. coming together in the Seminary Chapel to sing Christ’s words and prepare to live for Him in He and five of his friends meet once a week to and praise God. Chaplain Laurence Burn the light. In Matthew 10:27, He said: "What I tell discuss the Bible instead of just listening to describes Mosaic as "a meeting place to present you now in the darkness, shout the Gospel." abroad when daybreak comes" Not all of the campus’s ministries meet after (NLT). Students are taking on dark, but they all have one goal: to become clos- key leadership positions in estab- er to their God. Small-group leader Kristin lished worship experiences, but Schmid is also the coleader of In-Reach, a minis- they are also taking their own try designed to reach out to students on the initiative to start ministries with Andrews University campus and let them know their friends if they don’t feel that someone cares. Each Sabbath afternoon, spiritually fed anywhere else. hundreds of collegiates board buses bound for The men’s and women’s dorms Benton Harbor to participate in one of eight min- on campus—Meier, Burman and istries organized by AU out-R.E.A.C.H. (formerly Lamson Halls—have become Benton Harbor Street Ministries) and designed to excellent venues for fostering reach out to the residents of that city. Students spiritual growth and indepen- also volunteer with TASK (Tutoring After School dence. All three dorms have stu- Kids) several times per week. dent-led small-group ministries Andrews’ students are listening to God’s in place. Students Kristin Schmid, voice in the dark so they can be equipped to Ross Sobrera and Aaron bring His message to the world in the daytime. Moushon have taken their pas- sion for Christ and done some- thing about it—after dark. Kristin Schmid, junior chemis- try major, started her own small Katie Shaw (BA ‘00) is newswriter and group with some of her friends office manager for University Relations during her sophomore year in an effort to connect with them and with God on a different level. "It’s great to be able to talk about More Ways to Worship After Dark God with your friends," Kristin said. "It’s not necessarily a topic I The Black Students’ Association of the discuss in depth with them dur- Seminary (BSAS) sponsors a variety of ing the week, so setting aside activities, but they always meet Friday Photo by Martin Lee this time just for that was a great One of the new student-led spiritual programs on campus is nights to praise God and to minister to each decision!" They began studying Mosaic, combining music, art and contemporary praise. other in the Seminary Chapel. the book of Romans this year, The Black Students Christian Forum reading a chapter aloud and then (BSCF) seeks to make worship more mean- discussing what it had to say. Kristin admits someone talk. The group’s reading material ingful, not just for African-American stu- that sometimes the conversation would move consists of what individual members have stud- dents, but for anyone who wants to attend. away from their topic for the day, but the dis- ied in their own devotionals that week or that Student club worships. Andrews cussion would always be centered on Christ. day. "When I pick a passage from the Bible," University houses scores of international This weekly study enhanced Kristin’s knowl- Ross said, "I try to pick one that has helped me and academic clubs formed to celebrate edge and understanding of the Bible in a way that week or been significant to the events of whatever their common denominator may that she had never experienced before. "Many that week." be. However, they also take the opportunity times after a Bible study, I would call my par- Mosaic began last school year by BRANCH to minister to club members in a way they ents, talk to my roommate or look further into (BRinging ANdrews to CHrist) as a creative and understand and will be touched. the Bible or Ellen White’s writings to try to find artistic venue for students to praise God. Dorm worship services. Lamson, Meier answers to questions brought up during the Mosaic meets in the Seminary Commons some and Burman Halls provide several chapel night’s discussion." Friday nights after Pioneer Memorial Church’s opportunities in the evening. Going away to school after living at home all vespers. Organized by sophomore political sci- of your life can be a shock to any freshman. ence major, Aaron Moushon, Mosaic combines Vespers at Pioneer Memorial Church. That first semester is pivotal in setting the scene music, art and contemporary praise to form a Chaplains Timothy Nixon and Laurence for the rest of one’s college experience. Ross service especially designed to minister to stu- Burn work hard each week to provide a Sobrera, freshman clinical laboratory science dents that don’t feel blessed by any other wor- meaningful worship experience for stu- major, definitely started off his career as an ship experiences on campus. 300 student, facul- dents that attend their Friday vespers. Andrews student in the best possible way. ty, staff and community regulars pack the house
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deadlines forever approaching, Center’s services. But there are a students often find that they have few students who remain unin- The Write Stuff trouble getting started, organizing formed. Tony remembers one their thoughts, or are just plain night when the electricity went stumped when it comes to writing out, and he sat in the darkened papers. When this happens, the center waiting for a client to show Writing Center is there to help— up for an appointment. A student even at night. came into the doorway and cau- In fact, nighttime is when the tiously looked around. "When I Writing Center sees most of its cli- saw him," Tony recalls, "I said ents, simply because it is the most ‘hello!’ Startled, the student convenient time for students to jumped and ran down the hall- work on their papers. When the way!" day’s classes and work are done, Fortunately, most students are and students settle down in front aware that even when the lights of the computer to write, many have really gone out, the Writing find themselves frustrated, con- Center is available and open for fused or, worse yet, simply staring business. There are always two or blankly at a blinking cursor. three consultants ready to help "Staying open at night allows us to them start, tweak or polish that be available to student writers at pesky or extra-challenging paper. times when they are more likely to Evening hours at the Writing need the sort of help we provide," Center are particularly vital to stu- Writing Center consultants Mindy Berlin (left) and Kyla Marden Steinkraus comments Closser, "We try to be dents who struggle with writing. available when the writer needs "It gives students a chance to get hen the sun sets, cam- they tote are papers in hand. As us." their papers looked over at the last pus is quiet and dim. Bruce Closser, professor of English Consultant Tony Wuerfel says he minute," says Tony, "it saves their Classroom windows, W and director of the Writing enjoys his job because he loves lives." speckled here and there with light, Center, says, "On a university meeting new people. Students ~ Leah Vetne are the only evidence of activity. campus life goes on, even after from all over campus—undergrad- Yet, a few students, trickling in normal business hours." uate and graduate—know about and out of Nethery Hall, are not With essay- and term-paper and frequently use the Writing headed to or from class, and all
Hoops Hysteria
choing across the quiet, Saturday night, every night of the snow-covered campus is a Newmyer Classic offers spectators E montage of sounds not and athletes a mini-marathon of unfamiliar to most collegiate insti- basketball fun. Having just com- tutions—the squeaking of sneakers pleted its third year, the annual against a gym floor, the intermit- week-long event features men’s tent squawk of a referee’s whistle, and women’s undergraduate class excited fans punctuating their sup- competition with three games port with shouts and enthusiastic scheduled each night, Monday applause. These are the sounds of thru Thursday. competitive basketball. The tournament is played as a For one week each year, Johnson tribute to Clyde and Gladys Gym plays host to the Newmyer Newmyer, who both dedicated Champions of the 2003 Newmyer Classic, the freshman men, during a Classic Basketball Tournament. their lives to Christian education timeout And the sounds of the tourney, a and served as a team in many cor- nightly drawings for Andrews among activities on campus. “We blend of hoops hysteria and hip- ners of the United States. During University Bookstore merchandise don’t have that many things here hop fun, explode in a pulsing their five years at Andrews and “classic” athletic apparel, and, at AU that people get really excit- rhythm out into the nighttime sky. University, 1958-1963, Clyde on championship night, the oppor- ed about. The Newmyer [as it has This year’s champions, the fresh- worked as chair of physical educa- tunity for one lucky student to come to be called] is something man men and the junior women, tion, designing and developing the shoot a half-court shot for $10,000. that we talk about from the begin- played before hundreds of enthu- athletic field currently used by AU Championship night also sees the ning of the year.” siastic, screaming spectators dur- students. Besides their stay at crowning of men’s and women’s ~Ivan Davis ing their championship games on Andrews, Clyde’s and Gladys’ three-point shooting champions, February 8. career paths included work at six and a slam-dunk champion. Following a round-robin format Adventist academies and one ele- Elissa Kilmer, a center for the and culminating in men’s and mentary school. junior women’s team, singles out women’s championship games Along with the class competi- the uniqueness of the tournament between the top two classes on tion, the Newmyer Classic features
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BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS
sary and encouraged by party. They had even baked a employers because of the cre- cake. “It was so cool!” she said. ativity that they foster. More than one of the architec- “I think we can all agree that ture majors see humor as a very some of our best work and important part of the late-night ‘inspiration’ has come from architecture marathons. Perez said these memorable times,” said that the students have to jump architecture major, Robert around the studio to keep warm. Merrit. As they work in studio, To boost morale the students often the students provide construc- play loud music and, as Tim Zork tive criticism while encourag- puts it, they laugh at things “that ing each other. aren’t really that funny... crazy Apart from the academic things.” benefits reaped from working Friendship, laughter, music and No avoiding this draft. Erik Gould, second-year architecture student, works on a together into the night, a birthday cakes; some students recent design at the architecture studio. strong sense of camaraderie may want to reconsider their has developed among stu- majors. ith architecture their late-night studio sessions? dents. Ruthzaly Perez loves the ~ Bjorn Karlman you just have to Hardly. They love them. friendships that have developed put in the time,” “There’s an energy in the room,” between the architecture students. “W “Everybody on my “MSN Instant said Richard Hogan, lecturer of said architecture major, Tim Zork, architecture at Andrews as he thought about the atmo- Messenger” list is from architec- University. The many architecture sphere the students create as they ture,” she said. She remembers her students in studios, hunched over work. It is precisely this energy last birthday when her architec- drawing boards late into the night, that is needed to boost morale and ture classmates made the trip up are evidence that Hogan is right. create an atmosphere for exploring to Michigan’s Swiss Valley Ski Architecture isn’t easy. Does that different ideas. Hogan said that Area, where she learned to snow- mean that architecture majors hate informal work settings are neces- board. They threw her a surprise
Tuesday’s Child
Sam Sidler, forefront, Juan Perla, standing, and Justin Jeffrey work on a recent issue of The Student Movement.
t’s the sort of room you’d It’s Tuesday night, 8:30 p.m., and expect a student paper to be I glance around at the not-yet-com- I assembled in. Clippings from pletely-exhausted faces of those past newspapers cover the walls, who plan to call this room main ly at files on her computer. Sam enjoys some donated cookies and miscellaneous creative litter is camp for the next 10 or so hours. Sidler, systems manager, plies his reads over submitted manuscripts strewn across the tables and desks, Michele Krpalek, editor-in-chief craft on one of the paper’s Macs. with excitement. Copy editor and computers huddle at the ready (pictured above right with copy Nearby, Justin Jeffrey works with Andrew Bueno dashes in and sits to transfer chaotic piles of informa- editor, Andrews Bueno), sits at her designing and perfecting the lay- down to work with one of the tion into readable format. desk and glances somewhat weari- out. Juan Perla, Crosstalk editor, many articles up for publication.
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It is, apparently, a rather typical Tuesday night. With a Wednesday Would you like fries with that? morning deadline looming, The Student Movement staff focuses ny student who spends hangout on campus. Students all their energies and any sleep a significant amount of place their orders at the coun- reserves on the mammoth task time at Andrews inevi- ter from the overhead menu ahead. It is no simple process. “We A tably begins to create very specific and then carry their purchases usually meet at around 6 p.m.,” associations with different loca- to red-and-wooden-trim says Michele. “People come and tions on campus. Dorm rooms, tables and booths. “I like the go, but we usually don’t finish up health clubs, science labs, the way it’s decorated,” said here ‘til around 6 a.m.” It’s an library, all of these evoke feelings undeclared freshman, Daysi astonishing undertaking, particu- ranging from guilt and confusion Florian, pointing out that the larly considering the already tax- to happiness and well-being. restaurant is lit by lights ing tasks that face students at However, there’s one place on mounted on lampposts. Andrews. campus that simply says “relax,” “Usually it’s packed,” said Astonishing, but also very and that place is The Gazebo. Florian, who spends up to two important. Each Wednesday as stu- It’s “kinda like a deli/fast-food and a half hours per visit to dents, staff, administrators and restaurant combination—that’s the Gazebo. “After we’re done friends of Andrews pick up the nice on campus,” said junior eating we’re just like talking paper and leaf through the careful- English major, Beth Harris. Subs, all the time.” Florian and her ly arranged pages, they gain a very pizza, giant pretzels, cookies, friends are not alone. The personal glimpse into campus. The nachos, corn dogs, ice cream and a Gazebo is always alive with articles are contributed mainly by number of other popular items are students talking, laughing and a pool of staff writers—students on the menu as students walk up studying. from a variety of majors and Students line up for a corn dog at The to the counter to place their order. Gazebo manager, Alison departments, all battling their own Gazebo. On a good night it’s not uncom- McDonald, is very-well liked busy schedules to attend events, mon for up to 200 cookies, 235 by the students who come to gather information, and write up in line.” McDonald said that at pizza slices and 200 subs to be her restaurant. “The kids know their observations. Photographers first the two “would eat together sold. they can come here and have fun,” too, must toss aside their own per- with friends, then they started sit- Formerly the “snack shop,” the she said. “They’re loud and row- sonal or academic agendas to cap- ting at their own table and by the Gazebo is more than a fast-food dy—no different from my boys at ture campus events. Columnists end of the semester they had the place, though. It is the social heart home.” McDonald is full of stories and feature contributors share corner table!” of Andrews. Open from 5:30 to from her time working at the res- their own opinions and ~ Bjorn Karlman 10:00 p.m. Sunday through taurant. “I was here when these ideas with interested Thursday and half an hour after two kids met, and over the course readers, engaging them sundown on Saturdays, the restau- of the semester, I watched them in thoughts beyond basic rant, located in the student center, fall in love!” she remembered. news. is hands-down the most popular “They were introduced standing One might wonder why already stressed stu- dents wish to add even more responsibility to darkroom Daze their already overcrowd- ed schedules, but those here’s an eerie quality to who dedicate extra hours the AU photography dark- of their life to producing T rooms in Harrigan Hall. the student paper don’t The "rotten eggs" smell of film- seem too worried about developing chemicals coupled with it. Not only is it a useful the strangely muted lighting makes learning experience, it it feel "like being in your own little can also be a fun and world," according to Sarah rewarding one. And, no Spangler (BT ’02), a digital multi- matter how stressful the media major when she attended means, the end result of a Andrews. The darkrooms play host fresh, crisp issue of The to a flurry of evening visits from Student Movement is well photographic imaging and graphic worth it. arts majors to general education The Student Movement students enrolled in Introduction to office… just one more Photography. Although the place place to go if a fit of insomnia hits really "stinks," as Spangler says, the on a Tuesday night. darkrooms often provide students ~ Marjorie Susens with the first sweet smell of devel- oping success. ~ Ivan Davis
Winter 2003 • Focus 21 ALUMNI NEWS
California
Alumni in California were happy to reunite for the annual alumni gatherings in January and February. Dr. Andreasen met with most of the gath- Loma Linda: Young alumni in the area erings to give an met for dinner on Tuesday evening, Feb. update about the 4, at The Old Spaghetti Factory and for campus. dessert at the Coffee Depot.
Desert Hot Springs: On Thursday, Jan. 30, Bonnie and Steve Young organized a potluck supper at Desert Crest Country Club in Palm Desert. The energetic retirees were anxious to share their 87° temps with the visitors from Michigan.
Napa: Wednesday evening, Feb. 5, almost 60 alumni from the Napa area enjoyed an Italian buffet at Marie Calendar’s restaurant.
La Sierra: Alumni in the area convened in the cafeteria of La Sierra Ohio University on Monday, Feb. 3. They enjoyed viewing the video pro- duced for Fall Fellowship, highlighting campus faculty and staff. The University Singers traveled to Ohio in November, and Rebecca May hosted alumni gatherings in conjunction with the performances. Mt. Vernon: Alumni stopped by for refreshments preceding the vesper concert by the University Singers on Friday, Nov. 8, at Mt. Vernon Academy.
Brazil: Pastor Dwight K. Nelson held a Week of Prayer series at Brazil Adventist University in São Paulo, Sept. 16-21, 2002, and submitted this picture of "a delightful Sabbath potluck for all Andrews Alumni."
Worthington: Alumni joined the University Singers at a potluck following the Singers’ worship performance on Sabbath, Nov. 9.
22 Focus • Winter 2003 ALUMINATI
Stephen Faehner (BBA ‘93) is the first subject of Aluminati—a Q&A column featuring a randomly selected Andrews University alumnus.
Among his favorite memories while sistently make it to the at Andrews, Stephen recalls avoid- NCAA Tournament. I've ing the "veggie" cops during oper- been coaching for four years, ation "H2O Launcher—Ninja so I have a greater apprecia- Style," Daniel Augsburger's tion for small programs that Christian Business Ethics course, are successful. and championship seasons with his "Kak Attack" intramural teams. Focus: When will we next Stephen, who works in sales for his see you on campus? family's business, lives in Columbia, Maryland, with his Faehner: I've promised my wife, Hollie, and their two boys, aunt and uncle to make it Owen (age 3) and Jack (7 months). back for my 10th alumni- Stephen also manages to find time reunion year, so you should to coach varsity basketball at see me in April. Spencerville Adventist Academy. Focus: What would class- Focus: Tell us about the family mates be most surprised to business. Stephen, Owen, Hollie and Jack Faehner learn about your life post- AU? Stephen Faehner: American think of the owners? few friends (15 or more some- Wood Fibers was founded in times). Getting tickets on cam- Faehner: I’m a pretty decent Maryland in 1966 by my par- Faehner: The business is a huge pus for parking, driving, and cook. Sunday morning breakfast ents, Frank and Joy Faehner part of my Faehner heritage. In not cleaning snow off the car. & grilling for dinner are my (President’s Circle Members at 1919, my great-grandfather, specialties. Andrews). We have plants in Eugene Faehner, delivered saw- Focus: What was your most dif- eight states across the U.S. and dust in New York City with a ficult class? Focus: How has being a "family over 175 employees. We are the horse and wagon. When he died man" changed you? largest processor of wood flour on the job in 1928, my grandfa- Faehner: Financial Management. in the world. Our customers ther, Frank E. Faehner, was in The content was tough, but the Faehner: I have a wonderful include national retailers like the 6th grade, and he quit hardest part was interpreting wife, Hollie, who has given me Wal-Mart, Tractor Supply school to help the business sur- the teacher's accent—”the ’but- two great sons, Owen and Jack. Company, Petsmart, & Petco. vive...After college, my father ter’ way of doing that would be. They make you appreciate Visit our website at www.awf. decided to put everything he . ." It was an upper-division every little thing they do, com to learn more about our had into his own sawdust busi- course that graduate students whether it’s spelling their name company. ness, working two jobs to help took, and it included a 15-page for the first time or giving you it survive. That's a huge lega- term paper. the biggest smile a 7-month-old Focus: Smooth and shameless cy—one that I won't allow to can deliver. plug! So what's your role at die. Focus: How did your uncle (Dr. American Wood Fibers? David Faehner, VP for Focus: When can we expect Focus: What are your fondest Advancement, the department Owen to enroll at Andrews? ocus Faehner: My responsibilities memories of AU? that houses F ) alter the include sales for our Industrial "random selection process" so Faehner: Owen will be a senior Division, involvement with Faehner: Uh-oh, here’s where I that you were the first alum fea- in high school around 2019, so if senior management issues, and lose my diploma. Taking the tured in this column? he decides that AU is best for serving on our Board of Farm road in Greg Edris’s car to him, you should see him there; Directors. From 1994-1998, I was get back to campus after curfew. Faehner: If that’s the case, I wish of course, scholastics and athlet- responsible for operations at Wiping out the temporary sign he worked for the Big Game ic scholarships will be an our Jessup, Md., plant. Prior to for Burman Hall with my ‘84 Lottery! important factor in his decision that, I worked directly with my Pontiac Grand Prix. Exceptional —hint, hint! dad as assistant to the presi- and dedicated teachers like Focus: Did you know Homer dent, or as my good friend, Malcolm Russell (Economics) Drew (EdD '83), former basket- Doug Harcombe, would say, and Theodore Hatcher ball coach at Valparaiso "baggage boy." (Statistics). The annual polar- University, is an AU alum? bear club “slide” through the Faehner: No I didn’t, but I have Focus: So what do you really season’s first snow. Aunt great respect for the program he Francie’s Sabbath lunches for a established at Valpo; they con-
Winter 2003 • Focus 23 CLASS NOTES
1950s at the Technical University of 1970s primary education while Hamburg, Germany. In addi- Geneth Wolfer (BMEd ‘73) there. She married David Joseph R. Battenburg (BS tion to his current work in is pleased to announce the Hay in 1994. Before retire- ‘54) is a Senior Fulbright Syria, Joe was earlier named adoption of her seventh ment, he served as the secre- Lecturer and visiting profes- the first U.S. State child, Parker Christene. tary and then president of sor of engineering at Department Professor at Geneth graduated from the Central Pacific Union University of Aleppo in Cairo University, Egypt. Joe University of Tennessee Mission. Together they pub- Aleppo, Syria, a position and his wife, Jeanne College of Law on Dec. 13, lish the Journal of Pacific (Wilson) (former faculty), 2002, and took the Tennessee Adventist History. have four sons, Mark (BIT Bar in February. She will be ‘80), Tim (BS ‘81), Jim (BSMT practicing adoption law and 1990s ‘81) and John (BA ‘82). health care law in the Jeanne, a former nursing Chattanooga, Tenn. area. instructor at Andrews, and Yoon Y. Lim (BA ‘97) and Joe make their home in Hazel (Soliven) Lim (BS ‘97) Fresno, Calif., where they are were married in a civil ser- active in the Sunnyside SDA 1980s vice December 2001, and Church. Sheryl (Barnaby) Calhoun (BS ‘83) and her family Joseph Battenburg 1960s returned to the USA in March 2002, after spending Hans-Joachim Krenz (BA ‘69) awarded by the U.S. is a police officer in Auburn, Department of State. While Wash. In 2002, he participated there, he is pioneering educa- in a State Department- tion instruction in the English sponsored law-enforcement Yoon & Hazel Lim language. Joe was EMC’s first trainer exchange with Russia. graduate to receive a bacca- He taught American police- laureate degree in engineer- training methods at the then in a church wedding ing, a product of a newly Interior Ministry Training May 2002, in the Fil-Am SDA established cooperative pro- Center in Yuzhnosakhalinsk Church in Berrien Springs. gram that existed between for three weeks. His wife, They now live in San Diego EMC and the University of LaDonna (Herr) (att), works Sheryl Calhoun where Yoon is a sergeant in Michigan. for the Auburn School District. the U.S. Marine Corps, and Following further educa- They have two daughters, five years living in the south Hazel is a registered nurse tion and years of academic Vanessa and Tiffany. of England, where her hus- for Sharp Memorial Hospital. and industrial experience, Joe band, Bryan, was working as Both were student missionar- retired as professor emeritus Clyde E. Ondrizek (MA ‘66) a computer engineer on the ies while at Andrews and of mechanical and industrial is retired and lives in UK’s new air-traffic-control continue their love of travel engineering at California Wooster, Ohio. Clyde system. Sheryl is a home- and photography. State University, Fresno. Due worked in denominational maker and home-school to his interest in international service in education and mom for their three daugh- Carmen Gindi (BA ‘98) engineering education, his ministry for 40 years. Of ters, Jennifer, Stephanie and works as a college professor career has included working those years, 21 were in the Allison. in London, Ontario, with her in Senegal for the U.S. Far East and Africa. Since husband, Carmy. Carmen Agency for International retirement Clyde has been Cecily E. M. (Leach) Hay writes, "I just miss Andrews Development, consulting in filling in at different church- (MA ‘87) is retired and lives immensely!" Malaysia on a World Bank- es in Ohio. He and his wife, in NSW, Australia. She sponsored project to establish Lettie, have two sons, served as director of primary Clifton J. McMillan (MDiv new universities and being Robert (BBA ‘90, MBA ‘92) education at Fulton College ‘94) pastors in the South visiting professor in an inter- and Richard. in Fiji from 1990 to 1993 and Central Conference. His national engineering program developed a new diploma in continued on p. 26
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Births Virginia Duffie Mendelssohn and The Messiah by Handel, and Steinweg died peace- even made LP records of some. Taking a break fully in her sleep on from mission service, Virginia completed a mas- To Carmelle (Tataryn) Boyd (BSW ’91) and James D. Boyd, a February 12, 2003. She ter’s in foreign languages from the University of boy, Caidyn James Boyd, May was born on October Michigan. This gave her proficiency for teaching 22, 2002. 25, 1913 in Battle French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese. She Creek, Mich., and also taught Greek to Seminary students in both spent the first few Spanish and Portuguese. In 1979, she published a To Barbara (Barbie) Edler- years of her life in a biography of M. L. Andreasen titled Without Fear Councell (BS ‘96) and Larry home on the banks of or Favor. She also helped catalogue and organize Councell (BT ‘94), a boy, the Kalamazoo River. school libraries in several locations. Keaton Alexander Councell, Virginia Steinweg September 17, 2002. Virginia’s family then Her most recent services included many vol- moved to Antrim unteer hours at the Ruth Murdoch Elementary County in Northwest Lower Michigan, and School library. She also loved to entertain people To Rachel (Drabik) (BA ’00) and Didier Fourny, a girl, Danae Virginia grew up in the little village of Central in her home, especially for Sabbath dinner. Those Ahava, on July 15, 2002. Lake. After finishing high school, Virginia she entertained ranged from students to General attended Emmanuel Missionary College (now Conference dignitaries. She always looked for an Andrews University) where she met her hus- opportunity to pay short visits to shut-ins and To Catherine (Deazle) (MA ’96) and Bertrand Gunthrope, a band-to-be, Bruno Steinweg. the sick or discouraged, praying with them boy, Jonathan Norris, on Bruno and Virginia fondly recalled how whenever possible. She had a special burden to December 19, 2002. Bruno was arbitrarily assigned to a table that go ingathering in the town where she grew up, Virginia was arbitrarily hosting on his first meal even doing so at age 87 during a four-day vaca- at the college cafeteria. After Virginia completed tion there. To Laura (BA ‘95, MA ‘97) and her Junior year, she and Bruno were married in a Virginia and Bruno were both honored alum- Chuck Castleberg (BS ‘99, MSPT ‘00), a boy, Charles simple, fireside ceremony at Virginia’s home in ni in 1985, and Virginia was recognized at the William Castleberg (Chase), on Central Lake. Virginia accomplished many things 2002 Alumni Homecoming as one of Andrews September 3, 2002. during her life. She and Bruno served as mis- University’s 100 Women of the Century. A sionaries in South America from 1936-1953 and memorial/celebration service for Virginia is again from 1958-1984. being planned for Sunday, April 20, 2003, from To Estrelita (Paglomutan) (BT ’99) and Donald Uzarraga, a She was involved with church music in vari- 2-5 pm in the Youth Chapel of Pioneer Memorial boy, Matthew Jared, on January ous ways, including organist and choir director. Church. 7, 2003. She condensed, translated, and directed several productions of the oratorios Elijah by
Weddings William E. Robinson of Menifee, retirement in 1990. During her Natalia Minibayeva and Calif. and Gloyd E. Robinson of Hilda Habenicht (Pre-med ‘36) 50 years as a physician, Hilda Stephen Framil (former facul- San Jose, Calif.; five grandchil- died in Bridgman, Mich. on delivered over 2,000 babies. ty) were married on October 6, dren, Jill Bastajian, Brent December 19, 2002. She was She is survived by her sister, 2002, in Bloomington, Indiana, Robinson, Diana Wood, Gloyd born January 3, 1916, at the Mercedes Dyer (BA ‘40, former and reside in Philadelphia, Robinson, and Aura Robinson; Adventist River Plate faculty); 10 nieces and nephews; Penn. and two great-grandchildren, Sanitarium in the village of and 23 great nieces, nephews Chloe Bastajian and Serena Lebertador San Martin, Entre and cousins. Corey Brace (BA ’98) and Wood. Rios, Argentina, South America. Duncan Grodack were married After graduating from EMC December 22, 2002, in Braintree, Ronald G. Schmidt (MDiv ‘77, with a two year, pre-med Mass. They currently reside in DMin ‘96) died unexpectedly on degree, Hilda completed her Casselberry, Florida. September 15, 2002, of a heart medical training at Loma Linda attack. He was born March 23, University in 1940 (then called Send birth, wedding, and 1942, in Cologne, Germany, and The College of Medical funeral announcements Deaths came to America at the age of Evangelists). and daytime telephone 19. He is survived by his wife, In 1941, she began a residen- number to Life Stories, Marlene; his daughters, Connie, cy in surgery and orthopedics at Focus, Andrews University, William R. Robinson (MA ‘60) Jennifer and Michelle; his sons- the Children’s Hospital in Berrien Springs, MI, 49104- died on September 11, 2002. He in-law, David Anderson, Chris Detroit. Two years later, she 1000. Or e-mail the infor- was born April 20, 1914, in Minesinger and Brett Titus; and moved to Jackson, Mich., begin- mation to:
Winter 2003 • Focus 25 LIFE STORIES
Ernest P. Delaporte (former A Trappist is a vegetarian, he never talks except by gesture, he has a faculty) died on November 20, variety of work instead of recreation, he sleeps fully dressed on a 2002, at his home in Berrien straw mattress, and lives in unheated quarters. Every Friday morn- Springs, Mich. He was born ing, to remember the scourging of Christ, each Trappist lashes his March 5, 1924, in Gael, Brittany, back with a knotted whip while reciting Psalm 51. Although the life- France, and grew up in a style was extreme, Ernest began, for the first time, to read and Catholic household. At the age understand the Bible for himself. In 1958, he left the Trappist Order of twelve, he entered a minor and returned to the secular clergy. seminary, and in 1942 he In the summer of 1964, Ernest enrolled in a class offered by the received his baccalaureate. He Franco-American Institute of Rennes to improve his English. The then attended the major semi- discussion leader for the group was James Brown, a Seventh-day nary in Rennes, although the Adventist. The year after the class, the institute offered Ernest a arrival of American planes and traveling scholarship to the United States. Here, Ernest again met subsequent bombing made it James. Through a series of events and discussions with James, difficult for seminary students Ernest was led to contemplate his ties to the Catholic Church. On to complete their studies. Ernest November 28, 1967, he left France for New York. On February 3, Ernest Delaporte did, however, receive his ton- 1968, he was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church. sure, making him an official Ernest began teaching French at Loma Linda University in 1969, cleric of the Catholic Church. and in 1971, earned his PhD degree. He also became a citizen of the After the liberation, there were two German soldiers who had United States in 1971. In 1976, he was ordained as a minister of the surrendered to a farmer in Gael and some Resistance soldiers Seventh-day Adventist Church. In 1979, he began teaching French decided to kill them. Ernest went to the Town Hall to try to save at Andrews University, a post he held for 14 years, retiring in 1993. the two enemy soldiers. He placed himself between the two During his retirement, he was active in traveling, walking, garden- Germans and the guards, which delayed the execution long enough ing, and other chores. for the chief of the Resistance to arrive and reverse the guards’ He is survived by his wife, Beverly née Taylor, and his son, Eric decision to execute the men. The two German prisoners credited Daniel, both of Berrien Springs; his sister, Marie-Thérèse Nouvel of Ernest with saving their lives. Gael, France; and his niece, Mary Paule Diguet of Nantes, France. Ordained as a deacon in 1947 and a priest in 1948, Ernest still felt a need to satisfy his spiritual hunger, and joined the Trappist Order. CLASS NOTES
continued from p. 24 senting seminars on grief and Vialo Weis, Jr. (MA ‘93) spiritual gifts; holding evan- serves as Corporation gelistic meetings, family-life Secretary, Public Affairs and seminars and revelation semi- Religious Liberty Director, nars; Masterguide, Pathfinder and Trust Services Director Leadership Award; and HIV/ for the Oklahoma Conference, AIDS awareness and preven- and attends law school at tion advocate. Clifton and his Oklahoma City wife, Annette, have two chil- University. His wife, dren, Clifton, Jr., and Jasmine. Shannon C. Prescott, whom he married on Dec. 22, is a Christopher (BS ‘00) and full-time law student at OCU. Kelly (Payne) Melnick (BA On Dec. 18, their first grand- Editor’s note: This photo of ‘99) were married June 2001, child was born, a girl, Kaitlyn Scott Wakefield (BSW ‘97) and and have recently settled into a Marie Wright. Jennifer Tremper (BA ‘95), who new home in Fredericksburg, Clifton McMillan family were married in Jamaica, was Virg., with their two cats. inadvertently omitted from last career has also included a issue’s class notes. chaplaincy residency; pre-
26 Focus • Winter 2003 ET CETERA
In Search of All Andrews University Alumni
Have you ever tried to get in touch with an old classmate, only to find that the last directory is years old? Well, your troubles are over. Soon the next edition of our alumni directory will be available to help you locate all your friends. The new Andrews University Alumni Directory, scheduled for release in January 2004, will be the most up-to-date and complete ref- erence of over 26,000 Andrews University alumni ever compiled! This comprehensive volume will include current name, address and phone number, e-mail, academic data, plus business information (if applicable), bound into a classic, library-quality edition. Harris Publishing Co. will soon begin researching and compiling the information to be printed in the directory by mailing a question- naire to each alumnus. (If you prefer not to be listed in the directory, please contact the Alumni Office in writing as soon as possible.) The new Andrews University Alumni Directory will soon make finding an alumnus as easy as opening a book! Look for more details on the project in future issues of Focus.
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Name Name
Address Degree(s) received from Andrews/
City/State/Zip Year(s) of Graduation or years attended
Telephone
E-mail Current Occupation/Employer
Degree(s) received from Andrews Location (City/State)
Year(s) of Graduation or years attended Children Date of birth
Current Occupation/Employer
Location (City/State) Special contributions to church or society, professional development or promotions, additional degrees or certificates, travel, hobbies, volunteer work or anything else interesting about you or your spouse.
Feel free to submit a snapshot or family portrait for publication. Either black and white or color is acceptable; prints will be returned upon request. Thank you for keeping us informed.
Have you also remembered your voluntary subscription support for Focus this year? Your $10 gift is much appreciated. Mail to Alumni Services, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49104-0950.
Winter 2003 • Focus 27 CAMPUS CACHE
We love the nightlife, but we don’t got to boogie on the disco ’round, oh no! Alicia Bridges probably would not fall in love with Berrien Springs; likewise, Berrien Springs might not appreciate Alicia Bridges all that much. That does not mean, how- ever, that Berrien Springs is dead at night. Far from it! Just like Ms. Bridges, the CC likes some action . . . the CC wants to live! Indeed, the CC’s got so much to give!
Campus Craze—Night Edition Ah, the night. It conjures up thoughts of romance, mystery, even fear. Well, the CC thinks of it just as the absence of sun. On with the craze….
When the CC was little, Saturday night was the best night of the week—time to do Saturday night whatever we wanted! Now that the CC is grown up, and enjoys worship, "sundown
Saturday" just doesn’t hold the same appeal. The work week comes to an end and a period of renewal begins. Listening to Sabbath Friday night music, vespers, relaxed meals, observing family traditions. And all of that in a clean house!
Beaver Point Long rumored to be a nighttime necking spot for AU pairs, the CC thinks that it’s just
too cold most of the academic year. Not that the CC would know. Nightlights Just a few years ago, studies suggested that there was a link between nighttime light- ing and the development of childhood myopia. Newer studies suggest that research was flawed. Light up, Mickey Mouse!
Movie night in Johnson It used to be such a big "event" when a movie was shown in the gym. The CC remem- Gym bers fondly the fluttering pictures, the momentary "intermission" during the changing
of the reels, and the hard, unforgiving seats. Movie watching was never such fun!
Now, students watch movies on their computers. The CC thinks they’re missing out…. Social Recreation Jack Mentges is a wise, mature . . . kid! The CC loves it! Who better to lead, guide,
Department counsel, support and encourage the nighttime activities on campus in a redesigned
department that gives students a greater voice? Party on! Safety Department The nighttime gates used to be for keeping the kids in. Now, it is hoped, the gates and manned booth will keep the undesirables out. Inconvenient? Yes. Effective? Perhaps. Necessary? Sadly, yes.
Speaking of . . . "This year, I asked them again: ‘How can we serve you better?’ Their response was unbelievable. ‘You have been serving us well. We don’t have any complaints!’" President Niels-Erik Andreasen, citing the response of a group of Adventist academy principals in support of his sense that the uni- versity has improved its service to students and other constituency groups. (General Faculty Meeting, Feb. 24, 2003.)
"The only way we will be able to do that is to operate prudently… and then do even better in subsequent years." Edward Wines, vice president for financial administration, in response to a question about how the university will be able to repay internal borrowing from the bottom line in the proposed 2003-04 budget. (General Faculty Meeting, Feb. 24, 2003.)
28 Focus • Winter 2003 CAMPUS CACHE Fun-da-mental Facts According to the Million Mom March web site, the top three "crime guns" are classified as "Saturday Night Specials." That news might even cause John Travolta to catch a fever. More than 1,000 AU students have used the university’s new tubing hill in its first year of operation. Who needs spring, summer or fall? Dogs’ eyes typically are weaker than humans’ during daylight, but they are far keener than humans’ at night. Maybe that’s why Fido can’t catch the Frisbee. The bell that was cast for Battle Creek College resides in the bell tower of Nethery Hall. There is no truth to the rumor that College of Arts & Sciences Dean Bill Richardson is going by the nickname, Quasimodo.
A Frowzy Fallacy (or a silly syllogism) Nighttime is scary. Being scared is a state of mind. Therefore, nighttime is a state of mind.
"Who knows what the real reason is for Bush wanting to go to war? Maybe it’s the economy, maybe it’s because Saddam tried to hurt Bush’s daddy, maybe it’s to boost American morale for the war on terrorism, or to make us feel safer. Whatever the real reason, in my opinion, it does not outweigh the number of countries we are going to antagonize." Lauralea Banks, "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of What?" (The Student Movement, Jan. 22, 2003.)
"Are you prepared to doubt our president so much as to believe that he has no evidence of Iraqi weapons, and is going to war simply to avenge his ‘daddy’? Call it naiveté, call it whatever, but I just can’t be that cynical." Byron Graves, "In Defense of War: A Response." (The Student Movement, January 29, 2003.)
Winter 2003 • Focus 29 30 Focus • Winter 2003 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Dairy Queen am a cowgirl. Dairy Queen, Cow sling- because it was the aspect of James Harriet’s ever known and I felt slow and inefficient. er. My life is infused with cows. They life I was so captivated by. But mostly it was The hours I worked ruined my sleep sched- Iinvade my dreams. The repetitious wip- because I had rediscovered my desire to be a ule, which is something I highly value. I was ing, shoveling and rhythmic song of the missionary. As hard as it would be to find pooped on, kicked at, stepped on (both hands milkers comes to me night after night with people who want to send out a large-animal and feet), crushed, and sleep-deprived ...but I all its inherent comfort and stress. Cow- missionary-veterinarian, it would be even loved those cows. infused Hannah, like some velvety rich coffee harder to place a small-animal missionary- I loved those cows! Every single one of with exotic flavors; my life has been com- vet. them, the slow ones, the fast ones, the obsti- pletely changed and flavored by cows. The problem was I had never been around nate ones, the ones who wouldn’t move unless My work at the AU dairy is done in the large animals on a consistent basis before. I you petted them and then still wouldn’t move. dark. When I start, the sun has set and will felt it foolish to pursue something that I was When they stepped on me, I could concede not rise again before I am done. Needless to so totally naïve about, so off to the dairy I (after much gritting of teeth) that I had gotten say, my life has been filled in their way. When they defe- with a sleep deprivation cated or urinated on me while unheard of in my predairy I put on the milkers, I came to days. With hardly a chance to recognize their defiance and breathe, the hours are over independence and was proud before they begin, but when I of them. I could even laugh get home the exhaustion sets when I thought of what a in and both my brain and good joke they must think it. body resist the thought of ris- And when they kicked off ing in the soon-coming morn- their milkers, I knew I would ing. I have given in to the do the same. As I gained rebellion a few too many seniority, my schedule got times. better, and the more I worked, When I was very small, I the faster and more efficient I wanted to be either a ballerina became. or a missionary. It was a On my trip home during phase I soon grew out of. In this past Christmas break, I third grade, I started reading listened to some of James voraciously and some of the Herriot’s stories with my sis- books I read were James ter. They have never been fun- Herriot’s stories of his life as a nier, because they are now my veterinarian. It was Herriot’s Hannah Balduff with her friends at the Andrews University Dairy experiences too. I can see the great capacity for humor that cows running giddily away made his life seem so captivating. I from him, kicking up their heels in was enthralled. It was a world I glee at the unexpected sport, dreamt of entering. A vet I would I was pooped on, kicked at, stepped on watching him intently as he tries to be. (both hands and feet), round them up and spurting away I have always been tall, but skin- at the last moment. I know exactly ny, so people always doubted my crushed, and sleep-deprived. how he felt, both the mirth and the strength. My music teacher frustration. Lately, I have trained wouldn’t let me play the string several new recruits and I see mir- bass because she felt I couldn’t rored on their faces all the things I support it. But what I lacked in strength I went. I went with all the hopes, dreams, and felt when I first started, and I realize how made up for in my mulish tendencies. The fears inherent in one who is totally nescient much I have changed, and how different my strength has increased tenfold; the mulish of the coming situation. life is. I think I can say that it is better than it tendencies have not lessened. In light of And not surprisingly, I was a little taken ever has been. these characteristics the logical choice for me aback by what I found. The cows looked so was to become a large=animal vet. The deci- skinny to me, and they would limp. The milk- Hannah Balduff is a senior sion was made partly in revenge for the ers seemed callous, and despite all efforts majoring in biology and Spanish. grave injustices I received during my youth some excrement invariably got into the sys- (based largely on my physique), and partly tem. The work was harder than any I have
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Chicago at Dusk
(view from atop the WAUS broadcast tower)
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