THE VIEW FROM ROCHESTER COLLEGE VOLUME 48 NO. 1 FALL 2006 making urMAKING OUR MARK: How Rochester College is markimpacting the world RoaD to THE ROCKIES Earth Science Field Study takes students through Colorado’s rough terrain WHERE LIFE taKES US Celebrating alumni whose lives are making a difference 800 West Avon Road Rochester Hills, MI 48307 FROM THE 800.521.6010 www.rc.edu president’s desk Rochester College is an academic community characterized by the fellowship-creating reality of Christ’s presence in the world. The mission of Rochester College is to engage students in a vigor- ous liberal arts education within a I were looking for one word to describe the last decade at Rochester College, I would use Christian community for a life of If the word “growth.” Growth is evident in nearly every aspect of the college from the physical study and service. Rochester College plant to the spiritual mission. This growth has allowed for expansion in programs and facilities and is accredited by the Higher Learning provided opportunities for greater service to the Kingdom. Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. I often have the opportunity to walk around the campus with visitors. In every instance, someone at some point will mention the beauty of the campus and the tremendous positive changes in the The mission of the Northstar is 10-15 | rochester COLLEGE to give glory to God by telling of physical plant. Nearly every square foot has been renovated over the last decade. Our new build- his mercy, his blessings and his ings have established a higher level of excellence for design and function. Our classrooms now are continued provision for Rochester fitted for the latest technology for our faculty and our students. The new theatre is equipped with College. outstanding technology, numbers of special effects, and a functionality that adapts to a variety of Northstar is published bi-annually venues. by the Rochester College Public The progress continues this summer with the installation of 100 new parking spaces to meet the Relations Office. growing demand for parking. If you have not been to campus in the last three years, please make Vice President of Integrated plans to stop by and see the changes. You will be pleased with what you see. Marketing Communications Academic growth is another area important to the college. Student acceptance rates into gradu- Larry Norman ate school continue to indicate the quality education students receive at Rochester College. The Public Relations Staff, Editor Academic Symposium held each spring presents seniors with an opportunity to present the fruits Kanette S. Worlds, ’03 of their study to faculty and peers. Several faculty members completed doctoral degrees in the Layout & Design last year, and faculty are presenting papers at national meetings, speaking at national conferences Casey (Arnett) Remsing, ’03 and lectureships, and accepting invitations to prestigious events such as the Oxford Roundtable in Oxford, England. Contributors Elton Albright Spiritual growth, however, is most critical to our mission. I am so pleased to see on our campus Candace Cain the resurgence of commitment to missions, both domestic and international. This year our students David Fleer have worked with missionaries on four continents. Our students served as leaders in the “Invisible Jennifer Hamilton Children” presentations in Rochester. Each Spring a number of our students build “shacks” on the Amanda (Johns) Holt, ‘04 campus lawn and spend the weekend in those shacks to raise awareness and money for Habitat for Casey (Arnett) Remsing, ‘03 Humanity. The number of workshops and seminars presented as a service to regional churches has Larry Stewart, ‘70 grown tremendously. Our mission includes statements about service to the greater community, and Michael Westerfield our students and graduates are living that mission. Photographers Elliot Jones, ‘01 I hope this issue will be a blessing to you today! Elizabeth Kreutz, kreutzphotography.com Peace Corps Media Rochester College is committed to equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate in admissions, programs, or any other educational functions and Michael W. Westerfield, Ph. D. services on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, veteran President, Rochester College status, religion, or disability to those who meet admission criteria and are willing to uphold its values as stated in the Student Handbook. Rochester College is an equal opportunity employer and does not disciminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or disability. 2 Fall 2006 president’s desk 10-15 | rochester COLLEGE Students, faculty, staff and alumni are impacting the world for the better, makingwith urstudy programs, missionmark trips, and careers. Share in their journeys. IN THIS ISSUE 4-5 | NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 6 | PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC SET to OPEN 6 | MASTERS Program moves forwarD 8 | facultY AND staff accolaDES 16-19 | STUDENT SECTION: 7 | ISOM CHALLENGE RAISES THE BAR 9 | DESIGNING THE FUTURE Road to the Rockies: Earth Science Field Study Benefactors Gerald and Lucille Isom offer a gift The new face of marketing at Rochester College Profile of student Kristin Graham matching challenge 2005-2006 Student Activities Collage 20-23 | ALUMNI SECTION: Lindy Emerson: Apprentice in the Bronx Stephanie Arnett: Extreme Makeover Home Edition Ed Work: The Works Candy Company Students from 1962, now college presidents Alumni News 24-27 | DONOR LISTS Partner’s Honor Roll Community Foundations 16 | RoaD to THE rocKIES 20 | WHERE LIFE taKES US Honor/Memorial Gifts Earth Science Field Study heads to Colorado Celebrating alumni whose lives are making a difference ON THE COVER Rochester College makes a global impact as our community reaches from Rochester Hills out to the corners of the world NORTHSTAR 3 moving forwarD NEWS AND ANNOUCEMENTS recaP: were inspired to keep stepping people, mostly families from SERMON SEMINAR forward as gifted Christian wom- the area. We were able to talk 2006 attracts MORE en by Lucy Hogan, professor of about our cause and gave away preaching at Wesley Theological donated pop and popcorn. The THAN 200 Seminary. Conference present- weather was perfect and the Contact: Dr. David Fleer, ers included Jackie Halstead, movie funny. It couldn’t have 248.218.2144 or [email protected] Charme Robarts, Amy Bost Hen- gone better!” Bryan Barnett, Over 200 ministers and church egar, Sara Barton, D’Esta Love, newly elected mayor of Roch- leaders from such diverse places Candace Cain, and Jeanene Re- ester, and former member of as Michigan, Texas and the West ese. Next year’s session in Dallas, RAHCC visited the event and Coast packed the Rochester Texas will focus on more practi- REcaP: Judge Nancy Tolwin Carniak, College theatre in May for the cal ways to do ministry. SCHOLARS a RAHCC board member, Ninth Annual Sermon Seminar. brought her children. EXCHANGE spiritual, Attendees heard from several REcaP: guest lecturers including Duke intellectual Retreat UNITES University professor Stanley DIALOGUE CHURCH LEADERS Hauerwas, who addressed the www.rc.edu/csc theme, “Dare We Live in the Contact: Klint Pleasant, Over the next four years, the World Imagined in the Sermon 248.218.2058 or kpleasant@ Annual Christian Scholars’ on the Mount.” Sixty different rc.edu Conference (CSC) will be held Michigan churches were rep- Rochester College hosted the on the campus of Rochester resented in addition to several Church Leadership Retreat in College. The last conference, from outside the churches of Muskeegon, Mich. August 4-5. held in late June, featured five Christ (nearly 33 percent). The The first of an annual tradition, plenary sessions and a keynote next conference will be held the retreat brought together el- presentation by Dr. Shaun A. May 21-23, 2007. ders, ministers, and their spouses Casey of Wesley Theological from churches throughout Michi- Seminary under the theme gan and Illinois for an informal “Mind, Word, and World: now available opportunity to network, spiritual- Christian Scholarship, Scrip- ly renew, worship, and enjoy lei- A CAPPELLA CHORUS ture, and Political Realities.” TH sure time. The retreat served as a RELEASES 20 The CSC calls together Chris- forum to bridge the gap between ANNIVERSARY ALBUM tian scholars from a wide vari- churches in Chicago and Metro- To Order: Larry Stewart ety of disciplines in the liberal Detroit while promoting the mis- 248.218.2023 or [email protected] arts and sciences to develop sion of the College. Speakers their own academic research The Rochester College A Cap- Randy Harris, John Barton, and and to reflect on the integra- pella Chorus celebrates 20 Sara Barton presented ideas for tion of scholarship and faith. years of music with a new al- churches to implement and help bum entitled “How Can I Keep one another as Christ intended. From Singing?” Roughly forty recaP: students recorded six of the 21 REcaP: ROCHESTER/AUBURN numbers on the CD. The other Education HILLS COMMUNITY tracks were lifted from previ- Coalition ous recordings. department For the past 20 years, Dr. Joe REcaP: Partnership RECEIVES $5000 Bentley, professor of music and Women receive GRANT www.rahccoalition.org chair of the department of mu- inspiration Contact: Vikki Bentley, Rochester College recently sic, theatre and visual art, has 248.218.2090 or [email protected] joined efforts with the Roch- nurtured the growth of ensem- during ministrY ester/Auburn Hills Community Five education majors were bles like A Cappella Chorus, conference Coalition to raise awareness awarded a $1,000 scholarship Concert Band, Autumn and Contact: Candace Cain, of the drug and alcohol issues as part of the Students Helping Ekklesia as well as the annual 248.218.2040 or [email protected] facing local teens. During the Students Literacy Program spon- review, Celebration. Bentley Pepperdine University in Mali- College’s last spring break the sored by the Kirt Foundation.