FRESNO PACIFIC UNIVERSITY | VOL. 22, NO. 1

Ageless Learning

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New majors Donor Honor FPU offers four-year broaden Roll graduation guarantee curriculum president’s message

New students require new ways to deliver on FPU’s mission

“You go, Nana!” “That’s my Mommy!” “Daddy, you rock!” These shouts from the stands in the Special Events Center bring laughter and applause from the audience during graduation ceremonies. From my vantage point on the stage, I often see tears welling up in the eyes of our graduates, particularly among students who returned to school as adults. As I hand them their diplomas, many whisper quiet words of appreciation for what this university has meant to them. This is why I consider the opportunity to confer degrees upon our graduates my greatest privilege as President of Fresno Pacifi c.

The changing face of higher education was again obvious at our December com- mencement. These graduates were older, more culturally diverse and more experi- enced than those who came before. Many hold jobs, have families and carry other D. MERRILLERRRILL EEWERTWWE T responsibilities in their churches and communities. For the fi rst time in May 2008, more students earned diplomas through our degree completion program than graduates of our traditional undergraduate program. This refl ects a national trend. More people are starting college or returning to school later in life. For some, cir- cumstances had made it impossible to attend earlier; others want to change careers, develop new skills or break through a “glass ceiling” that has reduced opportunities for promotions at work.

More students also start and stop their programs several times before they gradu- ate. Many transfer from one institution to another; others enroll in courses at more than one university at the same time—a process called “swirling.” They expect their degrees will lead to jobs. Today’s students are more consumer-savvy than ever before. They expect convenience, easy access to resources (books, journals, magazines) and immediate feedback from professors. This is fueling the exploding demand for “blended” and online courses, particularly among adults.

The growing numbers of students with greater life experience is changing how uni- versities think and work. These new students see themselves as “customers,” so they shop around for convenience and value. This means we must be more responsive to the marketplace, nimble and service-oriented.

Some critics complain universities are compromising the process of learning by adopting “the business model” of higher education. Actually, the changing composi- tion of our student body is helping us become more effi cient, better stewards of our resources and more focused on learning outcomes.

Our calling and mission, however, remain unchanged. Fresno Pacifi c University was founded on Christ and exists to prepare students for lives of ministry and service through excellence in Christian higher education. FRESNO PACIFIC UNIVERSITY

Empowering leaders. Transforming lives. contents fresno.edu

Volume 22, Number 1 PAGE March 2009 Fresno Pacifi c University develops students for leadership and service 9 AGELESS through excellence in Christian higher education. LEARNING PRESIDENT D. Merrill Ewert FPU was among the fi rst in the region with VICE PRESIDENT FOR programs specifi cally designed for adults. New ADVANCEMENT AND regional centers deepen this academic outreach. UNIVERSITY RELATIONS Mark Deffenbacher

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS 3 SUNBIRDS DO IT AGAIN! Diana Bates Mock Back-to-back national championships are just the EDITOR-IN-CHIEF start for the FPU volleyball team Wayne Steffen [email protected]

DESIGN DIRECTOR Gail Enns 4 FACE TO FACE [email protected] Doug Kulungu takes an honest but hopeful look CONTRIBUTING WRITERS at his native Congo Ed Boling Doug Kulungu Patrick Ota 14 IN TOUCH WITH ALUMNI Lisa Freeman (BA ‘03) changed her plans and found Pacifi c is sent to alumni and friends of Fresno Pacifi c University and to mem- her calling bers of the Pacifi c District Conference of the Mennonite Brethren Churches.

OUR MAILING ADDRESS 19 SUNBIRD ATHLETICS 1717 S. Chestnut Ave. Men’s cross country makes its national Fresno, CA 93702-4709 tournament debut Information 559-453-2000 Alumni 559-453-2236 Advancement 559-453-2080 Fax 559-453-2033

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Cert no. SCS-COC-001536 sidebar MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

Let’s talk What do you want to know, how do you want to know it?

Help!

Pacifi c is about communication and connections. Meaning how we answer two questions: What’s going on at FPU? and What does it mean to you, the reader?

When you remove Pacifi c from your mail box three times a year you can read now, read later or recycle immediately. We whose names grace the masthead on the previous page warmly thank each of you who choose solution one or two.

The mission of Pacifi c is to give readers a straightforward, accurate, thoughtful and lively view of university events, issues and people. Like any good statement of purposes, that can be interpreted several ways. The resulting discussion makes life, and we hope the magazine, interesting.

Communication and connections are a balancing act. Some things we at the university want readers to know, some things you readers have told us you want to know.

Complicating matters, there are more of you readers than there used to be—20,000 now. And you come from more places: alumni, parents of students, donors, members of the Pacifi c District Conference of the Mennonite Brethren Churches, other Mennonite colleges and universities, the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, community leaders, government and media folks and others I’m forgetting.

So what do you all want to know? Better yet, how do you want to know about it?

More people, especially the young adults that are the majority of FPU alumni, get their information from the Internet. The latest iteration of our website, coming this spring to fresno.edu, will offer new features to let you know what’s happening on campus.

So what are you willing to wait maybe four months to know? What do you want to know now?

Here’s your invitation to tell us what you want to see in Pacifi c and what you want to see on the website. My email address is [email protected] and my mailing address is Wayne Steffen, Fresno Pacifi c University, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, CA 93702. I look forward to being overwhelmed by your response.

—Wayne Steffen

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It wasn’t just one national champion- Ewert, coach Dennis Janzen and Two dozen teams began pool play ship the Sunbird volleyball team cel- other speakers agreed this team is a in the Tyson Events Center/Gateway ebrated December 10 in the Special class act on the court and in the class- Arena for the 29th annual tournament. Events Center. room. “You have shown yourselves to be FPU and Columbia, the other three- champions of character,” Ewert said. time champ, were each making their • It was two championships in a row Th e women themselves took turns 15th-consecutive appearance. and four overall—a record in the showing appreciation to others. “Victo- Six seniors—Julia De Jager, Th ais National Association of Intercol- ries are awesome, but its relationships Julio, Fabiana Leomil, Shu Liu, Brit- legiate Athletics. Championship you build,” said Lisa Shilling. tany Pierce and Tarin Tartaglia—com- banners for 1989, 2003, 2007 and “Th is is the best team I’ve ever peted in the fi nal matches of their FPU 2008 now adorn the gymnasium played for,” added Th ais Julio. careers. In four years, these athletes and wall. Janzen, who was named coach of their teammates racked up impressive • It was the latest chapter in a GSAC the year, was a master of understate- accomplishments: rivalry. Concordia (Cal.) College, ment: “A lot of things go through your • Win-loss record: 145-5 was the Sunbirds opponent. Nei- mind,” he said. Amidst the mental • Home court win-loss record: 62-0 ther team wanted to give up, and jumble the university’s Bible verse for • GSAC win-loss record: 77-2 the match went to fi ve games— the year often stood out—Micah 6:8. • Weeks spent ranked #1 another record. “Th ey’re humble, but they’re confi dent,” nationally: 26 • It was a group of talented athletes he said of his players. • Nationally ranked in the top three who are also women of humility Th e last and best piece of advice their entire collegiate career and faith. came from his wife, Jeanne, before the • GSAC championships: 4 fi nal, Janzen said: “Th e horses need to • “Elite eight” fi nish: 1 (2005) “National champions—don’t you run, let them run.” • National runner-up: 1 (2006) love the way those words roll off the Th e national championships took • Current winning streak: 42 tongue?” President D. Merrill Ewert place December 2-6 in Sioux City, For more on the team, as well as indi- asked the team and the supporters Iowa. FPU was the favorite going in, vidual honors, visit fresno.edu/athletics/ present. with a 30-0 regular season record and women/volleyball a Number 1 ranking in every coaches’ top 25 poll during the season. pacific magazine | 3 FACETOFACE Awareness, work and faith are the answer to Congo’s pain By Doug Kulungu

am Doug Kulungu, from the Democratic Republic of Congo. I am a junior majoring in business at Fresno Pa- cifi c University and preparing myself to serve my coun- try. Congo has been at war for about 10 years now and has lost around 5 million of its population. Children are Iregarded as good targets for rebels to use in the fi ght. Many par- ents lose their kids and many children are forced to serve in the army. Rape is also used as a weapon against women. In a country where more than 80 percent of the population is Christian, peace is not welcomed by those who rule. Congo- lese people are willing to pay any price so they can enjoy and live a peaceful and lovely life. Colonized by Belgium, Congo’s history causes guilt in the international community. People will regret what they are doing to those who do not deserve this taste of hell. Congo is naturally rich and has around 80 percent of the world’s coltan, a mineral which is used to make electronic devices. But whenever there is a new discovery of natural re- sources, it opens the door to war. People do not talk about this. Mobutu, Congo has not found a better ground yet to build on. War has become a business and the news media does not have People are leaving the country to fi nd food, clothes, jobs, etc. good coverage when business funds war. Many friends lost their families during this war. My dad works Many Western companies have been listed among the as a peace maker and he always goes to the eastern part of the groups supporting rebellion so they can get its benefi ts. We country, where the war is being fought, so he can help. already suff ered this injustice when King Leopold of Belgium We need prayer in Congo, and more awareness that the situ- killed more than 10 million people in 1800. Brussels was built ation there is even worse than Darfur. In Darfur 400,000 to with Congolese resources. 500,000 human lives have been lost, but in Congo 5,000,000 to My reason to be in the United States is to study. I strongly 6,000,000 have died. So let all stand and say “No!” to Rwanda, believe that the slogan of “change” used here during the election the country that is backing our enemies. Some people believe in is more needed in Congo than it is in the U.S.A. I am willing the excuse the rebels use that they protect the Tutsi minority— to work with my government and use my knowledge and educa- this is a lie: how can you kill millions to protect thousands? tion for Congo because I believe with John F. Kennedy that we Congo has 450 tribes, and let the world know that in Congo should “ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you there is no discrimination. I come from diff erent tribes than my can do for your country.” I came to America because I believe friends, but we get along. this is a place where anyone willing can make it. I hope the administration of President Obama will support I am enjoying the freedom of speech that the U.S. off ers. Congo and free it from its exploiters. Obama already supported Back in Congo, I was involved in protesting as a student, with a bill for Congo that passed the U.S. Senate last year. the risk of being arrested or even killed. But here and now I can God is my passion, school is my road to public offi ce and speak and even cry loud for my country because I believe that politics are my philosophy. I am looking forward to serving my there is nowhere better than home. country in a passionate and patriotic way. In a country where the unemployment rate is over 50 per- cent, starvation is a daily enemy that Congolese people need Doug Kulungu is from Kinshasa, Congo’s capital. His father is to confront: the average Congolese man is expected to live no Pascal Kulungu, (B.A. 1997, M.A. 1998). more than 45 years. Broken by the 32 years of dictatorship by

4 | fresno pacific university AROUNDTHEGREEN faculty & staff focus

Ron Claassen, direc- Rod Janzen, senior tor of the Center for scholar, signed a Peace and Confl ict contract with Wipf & Studies, and wife Stock Publishers for Roxanne, a public a book titled Paul school teacher and Tschetter: The Story mediator, published of a Hutterite Minister Discipline That and Pioneer, sched- Restores: Strategies uled for publication in to Create Respect, Cooperation, and June 2009. In July 2009 the book will be The Center for Peacemaking and Con- Responsibility in the Classroom. The formally introduced at the Hutterite-Men- fl ict Studies was well represented at the book blends confl ict resolution, peace- nonite Centennial Committee in Free- Association for Confl ict Resolution making and restorative justice into a pro- man, South Dakota. Tschetter was one annual conference in Austin the week of cess geared to schools. Call 800-909- of 12 Anabaptist delegates sent from September 22. Director Ron Claassen 8677, email [email protected] or go to Russia in 1873 to explore settlement (left) was joined by students Noelle disciplinethatrestores.org for more possibilities in the United States and Daoudian (victim offender reconciliation information. Canada. Communal Societies, the aca- program director), Jason Ekk (restorative demic journal of the Communal Studies justice initiative director) and Jessica Brian Schultz, bibli- Association, which Janzen edits, began Wood (Campus Mediation Center direc- cal and religious publishing two issues per year for the tor). The group made four presentations: studies faculty, gave fi rst time in 2008. “Embedding Restorative Justice into the the paper “From Juvenile Justice System: a Practical and ‘Edah to Yahad to Allen Carden, Working Model” by Daoudian and Ekk; ‘Edah” at the annual degree completion “Turning Aspiration into Reality: Creation meeting of the Soci- academic coordinator of a Multi-faceted Confl ict Resolution ety of Biblical Litera- and liberal arts pro- Organization” by Claassen, Wood, Ekk ture in Boston gram director and and Daoudian; “Discipline that Restores: November 22-25. The paper was deliv- faculty, delivered a an Unconditional Commitment to be ered to the Qumran (Dead Sea Scrolls) lecture series “Great constructive” by Claassen; and section. Presidential Cam- “Advanced Principles of Restorative jus- paigns” at the Osher tice,” a half-day preconference training Walter Saul, music Liefl one Learning Institute at California by Claassen. At the same time Duane faculty, received a State University, Fresno. The presenta- Ruth-Heffelbower (right), CPACS grad- 2008-2009 tions were on Washington, John Adams uate program director, was in Colorado ASCAPLUS award in and Jefferson, John Quincy Adams and Springs providing two-and-one-half days the concert music Jackson and William Henry Harrison of cross-cultural confl ict training to 150 division. The prizes (October 7); Lincoln, Grant, Hayes, Vineyard Church mission leaders at their are based on the Cleveland and Cleveland and Benjamin annual Missions Leaders Conference. number of public per- Harrison (October 14); Theodore formances of a com Roosevelt, Taft, Wilson and Theodore Richard Wiebe, phi- poser’s work. Roosevelt, Hoover and Franklin D. losophy professor, Roosevelt (October 21); Truman, Ken- presented two lec- Janette Erickson, nedy, Nixon, Carter and Reagan and tures September 12 music faculty, was George W. Bush (October 28). The insti- and 13 at the Sierra named Artist of the tute is a program of life-learning experi- Club education cen- Month in November ences for people 50 years old and older. ter in Yosemite Val- by Miyazawa Flutes. ley, LeConte Memo- Erickson is principal rial Lodge: “Gary fl ute of the Fresno Snyder: The Practice of the Wild” and Philharmonic and “Terry Tempest Williams: Refuge, an leads Flautas Paci- Unnatural History of Family and Place.” fi ca, the university fl ute choir.

pacific magazine | 5 AROUNDTHEGREEN

RAWLS LEAVES FPU TO JOIN FAMILY Janita Rawls, dean of the School of Business, left the university in November to join husband Richard Rawls and their family in Georgia. Joining the FPU fac- ulty in 1997, Janita Rawls GRADS TOLD TO WELCOME ADVERSITY taught business and di- rected the traditional undergraduate program be- FPU welcomed 237 new alumni December 12. Th e graduates, fore taking the role of interim undergraduate dean many fresh from balancing work, family and higher educa- in 2003. She became founding dean of the School tion, were familiar with the speaker’s subject: adversity. What of Business in 2005. they may not have expected was his contention that it’s to be Rawls was involved in the Business Forum, a rejoiced in rather than feared. series of annual community presentations featuring So said Larry Powell, Fresno County Superintendent of speakers such as Ken Blanchard, Patrick Lencioni, Schools, to 237 graduates, their family and friends during fall John Maxwell and John Wooden that regularly at- commencement December 12 in the Special Events Center. tracts more than 1,000 business and community Among those receiving degrees were graduates of two new leaders. She also launched the school’s corporate programs. Alicia Hinton, Fresno, was the fi rst to earn a J.D. training venture, helped lead curriculum develop- from San Joaquin College of Law and a master’s in peacemak- ment projects and played a key role in accreditation ing and confl ict studies from FPU through the fi rst such coop- activities. erative program in the nation. On the undergraduate side, the “She is known for her high level of energy and fi r s t fi ve graduates of the B.A. degree completion program in strategic thinking,” President D. Merrill Ewert said. criminology and restorative justice were Denise Doyle, Fresno; “Thank you, Janita, for a job done exceptionally Roxanne Farias, Fresno; Stuart Jensen, Clovis; Rafael Kasdorf, well.” Reedley; and Nicole Magano, Pinedale. Richard Rawls (BA ‘87), history and classics pro- Adversity is a synonym for opportunity, according to Pow- fessor and director of Hiebert Library, left FPU in ell. “What we truly are comes out when we go through dif- August for a post as associate professor of history fi cult times.” at Georgia Gwinnett College. Janita is completing One visual made the point. Pulling out a $20 bill, Powell her FPU teaching online. asked who wanted it. Many applauded. He then crumpled the bill, dropped it on the stage and stepped on it, all the while asking people if they were still interested. At last, he gave the straightened money to one of the soon-to-be- grads. “No matter what happens to you, you never lose your value,” Powell said. Powell is in his 38th year in public education. A Fresno County native, he has a B.A. from California State University, Fresno, and an M.A. from FPU, PIPES & BRASS where he is a member of the board Faculty, students and community musicians Isaac Comelli and Meredith Wing, students; Susan of trustees. Powell has received marked the International Year of the Organ Janu- Berg (BA ‘70); Beatrice Fleming, former faculty; Superintendent of the Year honors ary 25 in a concert at First Congregational Church, Constance Ellenberger (BA ‘79); Laurell Huber, from the Association of California Fresno. Local organists, faculty and FPU’s Pacifi c faculty; Scott Horton (BA ‘91); Shawna Nyberg, School Administrators Region 9. Brass performed before more than 250 people. area musician; and Vincent Moretto, Michelle Mar- Performers were, from left; Richard Kunz and shall and Stephen Mathews, students. (Photo by Thomas Adlard, students; Wayne Huber, faculty; John Ellenberger)

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Demystifying fi nancial aid (Part 1) Facts and friends guide families through the fi nancial aid maze—don’t leave home without your FAFSA

UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL AID—it may look like a For 2009-2010, FPU’s top academic awards have jungle out there, but a few simple facts and friendly, knowledge- been raised to: able faces will guide prospective students and their families • $10,000 for the President’s Scholarships through the underbrush. • $7,500 for the Dean’s Scholarships Paying for a quality higher education is mission possible, and • $5,000 for Faculty Scholarships no one has to go through it alone. “Our counselors work with • $2,500 for Founder’s Scholarships students to create the best fi nancial aid package possible,” said • Scholarships for transfer students range from Ken Isaak, director of fi nancial aid. “At Fresno Pacifi c, we are $2,500-8,000 committed to making an excellent univer- • Music and drama scholarships range up to $10,000 sity education aff ordable.” and athletic scholarships up to full tuition FPU counselors are experienced guides. “More than 98 percent of our In addition 40 percent of our traditional undergraduate students traditional undergraduate students receive get Cal Grants ranging from $9,708 to $11,259 per year. Th ere is fi nancial aid, and last year we awarded also good news for those concerned about loans. Nationwide, the over $32 million, including more than $8 average student with loans owes $22,000 after four years. Th at million in Fresno Pacifi c grants and schol- average for FPU graduates is $15,588. arships, to help students like you achieve Every journey needs a map. Th e one for this adventure is Ken Isaak their goals,” said April Powell, associate called the FAFSA. director of fi nancial aid. Th e Free Application for Federal Student Aid is used by Several types of aid are available: colleges and universities to qualify prospective students for all Scholarships—do not have to be repaid. forms of fi nancial aid. Th e form is online at fafsa.ed.gov, or a Fresno Pacifi c University off ers more than paper form is available by calling 1-800-4-FED-AID. FPU’s 100 scholarships based on areas includ- school code is 001253. ing grades, fi eld of study, community and To apply for a Cal Grant, California residents should submit church service, ethnicity and participation their completed FAFSA between January 1 and March 2. Th e in music, drama and athletics. Students spring Cal Grant deadline for students transferring from a com- munity college is September 2. April Powell can also fi nd scholarships at Internet sites such as fresno.edu/scholarships. California residents interested in a Cal Grant must also fi le a GPA Verifi cation Form by March 2. High schools and col- Grants—are state and federal government money and do not leges may automatically submit GPA’s to the California Student have to be repaid. Most are based on fi nancial need and/or Aid Commission. If not, students can fi nd the GPA Verifi cation grades. Some of the more well-known grants are the Pell Grant Form online at csac.ca.gov. and the Cal Grant. But, Cal Grant or not, all aid is based on the FAFSA. “FAFSA is the student’s key,” Powell said. Loans—must be repaid, but often have a very low interest rate. In short, money need not be a roadblock to an academically Most loans require no payments until you are out of school, challenging education that prepares graduates professionally and and there are loan forgiveness programs for graduates entering ethically to be leaders in their careers, communities and congre- selected careers. gations. “Apply early, keep a copy of everything you submit and ask questions. We know this process can be confusing, and we Campus jobs—departments on campus hire students to do are here to help,” Isaak said. everything from show high school students around to set up For more information, see fresno.edu or experiencefpu.com. chairs for events. Money for these positions comes from the fed- Admissions and fi nancial aid counselors are available at ugad- eral or institutional work-study program. [email protected] and [email protected] or 1-800-660-6089 and 1-866-321-7502.

pacific magazine | 7 AROUNDTHEGREEN Four-year graduation guarantee builds on record of success

tudents who earn their bach- tion and preparation,” elor’s degree in four years get Varvis said. Students who a head start toward enter- “Th is guarantee further demonstrates fulfi ll their responsibilities ing top graduate schools or that a degree from FPU is an excellent and are not able to gradu- becoming leaders in their ate in four years will re- careers, communities and investment in academic quality as well ceive the needed courses congregations.S Beginning in January in the next semester at no as professional, ethical and spiritual 2009, Fresno Pacifi c University is of- cost in tuition or student fering a new way to help those students development,” Varvis said. fees. with a four-year graduation guarantee. Th e guarantee is lim- FPU already has the highest four- ited to basic graduation year graduation rate in the Central Valley, two or three times requirements for a single major with no minor. Transfer, degree that of other schools in the region. “Fresno Pacifi c has always completion and graduate students are not part of the guarantee. been dedicated to giving students what they need to succeed. Student responsibilities include: Our faculty are not only enthusiastic professors and experts in • Signing up for the guarantee during the freshman year, their fi elds, they also mentor and guide students toward aca- choose a major by the second semester of the freshman demic success” said Stephen Varvis, vice president of enrollment year and keep that major until graduation. management. “Th e four-year guarantee will give students and • Make course plans with their advisor, follow those plans families some assurance as they plan for the future —it puts our and meet all advising, registration and fi nancial aid dead- dedication to student success in writing.” lines. Th e university will guarantee graduation within four years • Complete at least 32 units per year with passing grades in to qualifi ed students entering the traditional undergraduate pro- each course and remain in good standing behaviorally. gram. “We commit to providing the courses, advising, instruc-

FALL PERFORMANCES MIX COMEDY, OPERA A Noel Coward comedy and a classic Christmas opera made an eclectic mix this fall. Hay Fever was performed in November in Ashley Auditorium as the Mainstage theater production, and Amahl & the Night Visitors was presented in December by the Vocal Performance Workshop. Coward’s play centers on the eccentric Bliss family, which invites company for a weekend of fun, frolic and frightfully bad manners. Jennifer Sampson was the director and Bethany Rader was assistant director. Actors were Donna Carr as Judith Bliss, Loren Nikkel as David Bliss, Ben Carr as Simon Bliss, Ava Nicole Pacino as Sorel Bliss, Lauren Bagato as Clara, Maya Oselsky as Myra Arundel, The cast of Amahl Stephanie Wasemiller as Jackie Coryton, Tony Saragosa as Sandy Tyrell and Jacob Stephanie Wasemiller and Loren Joel Wissner was Melchior and Gene Sperling (BA ’66) was Balthazar. Bailey/Robert Sanchez as Richard Greatham. Nikkel in Hay Fever Deborah Sauer-Ferrand (general director) is vocal coordinator and Set near Bethlehem shortly after the professor of voice. Accompanist Doris Payne is an adjunct instructor. birth of Christ, Amahl revolves around a poor crippled boy who lives with his Performances took place at New Hope Community Church, Clovis. mother and becomes host to three mysterious kings. Katie Holloway was Amahl and the Night Visitors, by Gian Carlo Menotti, was fi rst Amahl, Melinda Ramos (BA ’02) was his mother, Andrew Geist was Kaspar, performed in 1951 as the debut of the Hallmark Hall of Fame.

8 | fresno pacific university VISALIA CENTER Ageless Learning: Adult students making history at FPU New facilities and majors spread school’s infl uence

by Wayne Steffen

NATIONAL TREND Adults have been a growing part marked a new milestone at of higher education in the Valley, FPU May 3, 2008. California and the nation since the It looked like any other early 1990s. FPU, in fact, added a spring graduation—sunny December commencement in 2005 and warm, speeches and to serve primarily DC and graduate special music inside the students. Special Events Center, Figures and terms are slippery. Arefreshments and photo ops with loved ones Th e classic adult student is someone outside on the Green—but history was in his, or more often her, late 30s. happening. For the fi rst time at a spring DC students dropped out of college or commencement, more of those who stopped after an associate degree and crossed the stage graduated from degree- now look to re-enter or rise in the work- completion programs than traditional force. Graduate students are professionals ones. needing advanced education. Of 374 people welcomed to the Some people past their 20s, however, alumni association, 162 earned bache- study among traditionals and more folks lor’s through degree-completion (DC) under 30 are coming back to school. But the programs and 56 earned master’s trend is clear: like the rest of America, the col- degrees. Traditional graduates, who lege population is getting older. attended classes for recent high- school graduates, numbered 153.

pacific magazine | 9 FPU was part of the fi rst wave of adult programs in 1991. Since then the university has consistently invested in the facilities, instruction and services adults need. And those needs are often more diff erent in form than in sub- stance. Adults say No to dorm rooms, meal plans and sports teams, but still Yes to topfl ight academics, expert faculty and ethical development. As audience cries of “Th at’s my Mom!” ring from the stands more often at both commencements, adult students fi gure more often into what FPU does, from the kind of buildings we build to the brand of coff ee we buy. OK, not the coff ee. But certainly: Academics Facilities EACHING ADULTS takes more than a new set of lecture notes; it’s a new mindset. “Really my role is a DULT CLASSES fi rst sprouted in various locations facilitator,” says Breck Harris, business professor. In in Fresno, Visalia and Bakersfi eld. Centers opened in Taddition to being involved with about 40 cohorts of Bakersfi eld in 1998 and in Visalia in 2003. Th e North adult students, Harris has written a dozen articles and given AFresno Center was added in 2005 and centers came to several presentations on adult higher education. the College of the Sequoias in Hanford and West Hills College “Adult students require basically more involvement with in Lemoore in 2006 and 2007, respectively. their learning,” he says. Th ey prefer case studies and small- As FPU has built centers, students have come. In March group activities to lecture. One activity Harris likes is “the the new Bakersfi eld Center is set to open on Stockdale High- whip.” Several people speak for a minute or two each on an way across from the new Riverwalk, a development on the west assignment. “We whip around the room,” he says. Talking side of the city planned for upscale restaurants and shopping. about what they’ve learned helps students learn more, and “It will be right on the corner as people turn in,” says Cindy makes knowledge deeper. Steele, executive director of regional centers. Th en there’s the life experience adults are eager to share. Th e 22,000-square-foot structure will have 13 classrooms, Traditional students, on the other hand, are more receivers of a computer lab, and a student lounge. Th is replaces the current knowledge from the teacher. downtown center, which has only four classrooms. On the graduate side, teacher education takes facilitation A new Visalia Center is scheduled to open in May, with to another level as adult students prepare to become teachers 35,000 square feet, 22 classrooms and two computer labs. Th e and facilitators for K-12 students. “As an undergraduate person, location at Plaza Drive and Hwy 198 allows easy access for you’re the learner. As the graduate person, you become respon- people from adjoining communities like Hanford and Tulare. sible as a teacher,” says Vickie Bigler, director of teacher educa- “It truly is a regional campus for that area,” Steele says. It also tion at the Visalia Center. improves on the existing center’s seven classrooms. Teacher candidates become the scholars, the profession- Consolidating classes increases services to students. Tech- als, the peacemakers and the leaders of their classrooms. “It nology will be improved as all classrooms will have wireless empowers them to own the curriculum, and the choices they Internet access. Professors can use the computer labs during make to teach it,” Bigler said. class, and students can come in at their convenience for More adults are internally motivated by the desire for research and homework. professional improvement, the joy of learning and a search for community. “Th ey’re seeking contact with others like them outside of work,” Harris says, which fi ts FPU’s ethos. Some students seek to make amends for not taking college seriously earlier in life. “Th ey realize this was an incomplete area of their lives, and it hasn’t gone away,” Harris says. 100 | fresfresnosnos pacific university ADULT PROGRAMS Ethical development fi gures as strongly in adult programs as in traditional ones. Faculty mentoring is still important to Here is a short list of the subjects covered older students. Many students do make lifelong decisions based in adult programs. Not all programs on study at FPU. “Th ey make those decisions because of what are available at all locations. Complete they see from me and other professors here,” Harris says. information is at fresno.edu/academics Teacher candidates learn to see teaching as a calling to redemptive service. Teachers ask: “How can I serve this student Bachelor’s degree completion as an individual?” Bigler says. Business management As for Harris, he is inspired as he sees students sacrifi ce for Christian ministries education. “My own life has been changed as an instructor as Criminology & restorative justice I’ve seen the obstructions they’ve overcome,” he says. Early childhood development Liberal arts Organizational leadership RN to BSN Master’s degrees Recruiting Education NDERSTANDING the motivations of adult students Administrative services Curriculum & teaching is the key to drawing them. “Th ey (adults) are often Educational technology more intentional. Th ey have specifi c needs and wants, Integrated mathematics/science education and we have to respond to those,” says Stephen Varvis, U Mathematics education vice president for enrollment management. School counseling High school students are looking for experiences, asking School psychology what God wants them to do. Th eir emphasis is on majors and Reading/ESL activities such as music and athletics. “It’s about being at a cer- Reading/language arts tain place,” Varvis says. School library & information technology Adult students are about goals and access—can I get a Special education good program at a place and time that fi ts my work and family Individualized program schedule? Information meetings are as important as campus Kinesiology visits are to traditional students. “If they go to a meeting, Leadership and organizational studies they’re probably pretty interested,” Varvis says. Peacemaking and confl ict studies At information meetings FPU representatives describe Reading/language arts programs and help students map their routes. “Th e adult stu- School counseling dent often wants to know step-by-step what it’s going to take,” School psychology Varvis says. Special education Th e increase in adult students is national and local. “Th at’s Teacher librarian services been a growing trend nationally, as well. For a decade at least,” TESOL Varvis says. About 40 percent of the 16 million college students Credentials in the United States are 25 and older, according to the U.S. Administrative services Department of Education. Multiple & single subject Th e Central Valley is a strong market for adult programs School counseling because, compared to other parts of California, it has fewer School psychology residents with bachelor’s degrees but more with an associate Reading/language arts degree or some college credit—the target degree-completion Special education student. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 25.9 percent Teacher librarian services of Americans 25 or over have bachelor’s degrees. California is Certifi cates 13th among the states with a 28.5 percent. Within the state, Board Certifi ed Behavior Analyst San Francisco County has a 47.8 percent graduation rate, while Church confl ict resolution Fresno County’s rate is 19 percent, Kern County’s is 15.2 per- Mediation cent and Tulare County’s is 10.5 percent. Restorative Justice FPU has a strong academic reputation, and its adult pro- School confl ict resolution grams are priced competitively with National University and Workplace confl ict management the University of Phoenix, Varvis says. “We have to compete on Reading cost. We have to be known for the highest quality—not only by Resource specialist students but by employers,” he adds. TESOL pacificpaacciific mmagazineaaggaaziinne | 1111 “Learning gained from FPU provides our adult Once academics and cost are faculty,” Linder says. “However, determined, adults want to hear graduates with continual they weren’t in the choir.” what defi nes FPU: ethical develop- opportunity to represent One way to connect with adult ment. “Employers know about the alumni is to reach out to the places values that are emphasized at FPU. our university’s most they live and work. “If we are going Th ey trust our students to bring to expect our support from these those sound ethical values when they cherished ethics and regions, we need to be involved in hire them,” Varvis says. those communities,” Linder says. Word about FPU’s adult pro- values.” Examples include visits to Visalia grams has gotten around. At orienta- and Bakersfi eld and the Business tion sessions new students are asked if they know someone who Forum, which attracts business alumni. has gone through an FPU program. Routinely 90 percent raise Th e alumni e-newsletter, Pacifi c magazine and the Career their hands. “Th at’s exactly what we want to see.” Varvis says. Resources Center are among the services both adult and tradi- “Students who have been here have had a positive experience: tional alumni receive. “Th e hope is it will connect them with Th ey’ve learned something, they’ve grown and they’ve accom- some awareness of events, even if they don’t attend,” Bacci says. plished their goals.” “We’ve had a few go on the cruises. Th ey tend to bring spouses and kids and make it more of a family thing.” Th e university is taking seriously its role to bring students at the centers into the FPU family. “We equally value their Outreach experience,” Linder said.

DULT STUDENTS represent uncharted territory for many universities when it comes to services and sup- port. “It’s been a struggle for many institutions. It’s a Spirituality Awhole diff erent kind of student,” says Nicole Linder, director of the annual fund. HEN ANGULUS WILSON (BA ’89) joined FPU in Diff erent, however, does not mean uninterested. “Th ey’re the summer of 2008, the title of his position changed almost the fi rst to respond after graduation with a gift,” she from campus pastor to university pastor. Th is repre- adds. Graduate and degree completion almni make up 30 per- Wsented more than a new sign on his offi ce door: part cent of alumni donors. of his job is expressly to reach out to students in nontraditional Th is generosity may spring from means and experience. programs and at the centers. Linder suspects adult graduates may have gotten a promotion FPU is a pioneer in this area. “Most university pastors or better job through their degree, and are already involved in don’t see themselves as serving the graduate community. We charitable work. Traditional alumni, on the other hand, are serve everybody,” Wilson says. starting or looking for jobs, paying off loans and perhaps get- Th e standard undergraduate experience consists of College ting married. Hour chapels, student ministries (Bible studies, etc.), applica- Th e challenge is to match the interests of adult graduates tions to academics and cocurriculars—seeing Christ in, say, to FPU. Adults learn in many locations and don’t identify with biology, or living spirituality through athletics—and a mission the main campus. “A lot of them have only been to the main trip. Plans for adult outreach include weekly visits to the cen- campus for registration and commencement,” says David Bacci, ters, Wilson’s blog and College Hour online: audio podcasts of former director of alumni relations. Th ey never ate in Shehadey services in Butler Church and two-three-minute weekly devo- Dining Hall or Alumni Hall, didn’t attend Homecoming and tional videos. “A manna moment from the pastor,” he says. may not know the MCC Sale. “All the parts of campus life we Other ideas are an annual retreat for students from each see every day are not part of their lives,” he adds. center at Casa Pacifi ca, the university’s cabin in the Sierras, and “Th ey’re connected to the program, the center, the major gathering a group of pastors, perhaps retirees or seminary stu- professor,” says Charity Brown, director of church relations and dents, to serve the centers. Some adult students have even asked herself a degree-completion graduate. to join mission trips. Same goes for cocurriculars. “Th ey are so grateful for this experience with FPU: the degree, the cohort, the interest of

12 | fresno pacific university Issues for adult students are children, money, health and spiritual concerns. “Normal parishioner struggles,” Wilson Educational values says. Wilson’s role is to point students to the right resources, N THE END, adult programs are another expression of either at FPU or in their communities. “It’s a form of social the university’s foundation. “Serving our adult students work,” he says. connects us with the larger world by uniting our Christian Th e job is large, and largely Wilson’s to explore. “It’s a big Ibelief with an education that contributes to personal and task to be a university pastor. I don’t think we’ve defi ned that, social wholeness,” Breck Harris says. “Learning gained from especially since we’re a university that is spread throughout the FPU provides our adult graduates with a continual opportunity Valley,” he says. to represent our university’s most cherished ethics and values.”

Students from Most adults don’t travel far to attend FPU, convenience being one advantage of the programs. Three interesting exceptions afar spice up are earning M.A.’s in leadership and organizational studies: adult studies

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GENERAL Michael (BA ’99, TC ’00) IN THE NEWS received her doctorate in ANNOUNCEMENTS and Sarah (Watters BA ’00) Celebrating alumni featured in print physical therapy from Loma Johnson moved to Papua and broadcast media. Linda University in 2008 and Jan (Neufeld BA ’73) Young’s New Guinea in January 2009 joined Visalia Medical Clinic. novel The Orange Slipknot to work for Wycliffe Bible Brett Richards (BA ’02) was Michael received his bachelor won third-place for pre-teen Translators; translating Bibles. in a Marinij.com article titled of science in criminology from intermediate fi ction in the 2008 They’d love to hear from friends “Ross Valley sewage district California State University, Moonbeam Children’s Book at [email protected] or names new top executive” on Fresno, after serving fi ve years Awards. It was also a ForeWord [email protected] November 12, 2008. He will be in the United States Army. The Magazine 2007 Book of the the new district manager for the couple resides in Fresno. Year Award Finalist. The novel Christina (Maule BA ’06) Ross Valley Sanitary District. He is about 12-year-old Ben, Baltazar is a staff accountant had worked for Madera County who lives on a ranch with his at Noell, Agnew & Morse, LLP as special district manager, cowboy father. Jan is a writer, in Visalia after spending two- overseeing 30 water districts K-4 remediation tutor and piano and-one-half years with Deloitte and 12 waste water districts. teacher. For more information, & Touche, LLP in Fresno as a visit www.janyoungauthor.com senior auditor. ENGAGEMENT Kim (Ewert BA ’80) Suderman Karl Strube (BA ’06) was was appointed director of the promoted to senior auditor Rochelle Payne (BA ’08) and Yolo County Department of at Deloitte & Touche, LLP in Andrew Smith plan to wed May Alcohol, Drug and Mental Fresno in September 2008. 30, 2009, at the Visalia Country Health. A behavioral health Club. Rochelle is employed at offi cial who most recently Leigh Carter (BA ’07) is Valhalla, her family’s restaurant, Shondra Roxanne Davison served as deputy director legislative director for assembly- and Andrew is employed at his (BA ’08) married Ryan Dean of San Joaquin County’s woman-elect Connie Conway of family’s Rent-to-Own business. Walker on July 26, 2008. Behavioral Health Department, the 34th Assembly District. After a honeymoon in the Shondra is working on a Kim previously worked for San Riviera Maya, the couple plans master’s degree in composition Joaquin and Yolo counties’ Heather Franco (BA ’08) is to live in Visalia. theory at California State Children’s System of Care attending San Joaquin College University, Fresno, and Ryan is departments and in several of Law and working full time at also pursuing his master’s public positions in Yuba County. a Fresno law fi rm as a records MARRIAGES degree while working as clerk. assistant coach to the FPU Rev. Gordon Kroeker (BA Brian Henderer (BA ’92) mar- men’s basketball team. ’81) joined the pastoral staff at ried Dasha Voloshina on June First Baptist Church in Minot, 28, 2008. Brian also completed Mitch Mulligan (BA ’08) North Dakota, as the pastor of a doctorate of ministry at Fuller married Nicole Searby on discipleship and community life. Theological Seminary in youth, September 20, 2008, at the family and culture. His thesis is Mission San Luis Obispo. Mitch Jina Brenneman-Pierce (BA Training Youthworkers for Voca- is working on his single subject ’86) was appointed curator at tional Youth Ministry: Founda- teaching credential at California Harwood Museum of Art of the tions for Undergraduate Degree State University, Fresno, University of New Mexico. She Katelin Williams (BA ’08) Programs. and Nicole is employed as a had been curator of visual arts began a one-year term of technical assistant in the CSUF at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Mennonite Voluntary Service Becky Wehmueller (BA ’01) Human Resources Offi ce. The Center in Pueblo, Colorado, September 2008 in Washington, married Darin Van Stavern couple resides in Fresno. and executive director of the Tri D.C. She is an early childhood July 28, 2007, in Pismo Beach. Lakes Center for the Arts. instructor with Even Start. MVS Becky works at Southwest invites adults, age 20 and older, Baptist University as an Susan (Phariss FS ’94) to join together in Christian admissions counselor. The Sommers is a senior lecturer at ministry for one- or two-year couple resides in Willard, Southern Methodist University. terms in more than 20 locations Missouri. She will also become director in the United States and one of the master’s of science in international site. For more Jennifer Strid (BA ’05) married accounting program. information, visit www.service. Michael Elliot on December mennonitemission.net 22, 2007, in Tulare. Jennifer 14 | fresno pacific university IN TOUCHWITH ALUMNI

Allison (Steinert BA ’98) Joel (BA ’00, TC ’03) and McNeely and husband Kevin Kristen (Mewhirter BA ’02) announce the birth of daughter Gilster announce the birth of Brooke Wininger (BA ’08) Macey Charlotte on September daughter Evie Liora on May 4, married Jose Luis Espindola on 12, 2008. The family lives in 2008. She weighed 8 pounds, 4 October 4, 2008. Brooke is Garland, Texas. ounces and was 20 inches long. pursuing a master’s in social Joel teaches science at work at California State Wendy (Miller BA ’98) Warnes Washington Middle School in University, Fresno, and Jose is a and husband Colin announce Dinuba and Kristen works with sales representative for Ochoa the birth of son Lucas Edward West Coast Mennonite Central Seed. The couple resides in on October 26, 2008. Born 13 Committee. Anne (Sippel BA ’03) Bruce Fresno. weeks premature, he weighed and husband Cory announce 2 pounds, 11 ounces and was the birth of daughter Bee on 12 7/8 in. long. Lucas had October 13, 2008. They were BIRTHS to spend two months in the married on June 17, 2006, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at reside in New York. Children’s Hospital of Central California and came home weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and measuring at 17 ½ inches. He joins brother, Jacob, 5.

Carlos (BA ’00, MA ’06) and Anna (Bauer MA ’05) Gutierrez announce the birth of Amanda (Voris BA ’92, TC ‘93) son Charles William on July 18, Lewis and husband Stephen 2008. Carlos is an assistant announce the birth of son professor of business and Anna Tiffany (Kliewer BA ’06) Zachary Gray on January 25, directs the piano program at Champness and husband 2008. He joins sisters Nadine, Goshen College. Danny announce the birth of son 22; Ariadne, 10; Kyrie, 8; and Heidi (Ott BA ’01, TC ’06) Kaden Daniel on September 1, brothers Peter Edmund, 6; and Anderson and husband 2008. Kaden joins his big sister Calvin Stephen, 4. The family Christian announce the birth of Karly, 22 months. resides in Salem, Oregon, twins on September 27, 2008. where Stephen pastors Cody Ray weighed 5 pounds, 5 Evergreen Presbyterian Church ounces and was 18.5 inches PCA and Amanda enjoys long and Clara Rose weighed 3 homeschooling and teaching pounds, 13 ounces and was 16 children’s art classes. inches long.

Dora (Zaragoza BA ’98, TC Megan (Roberts BA ’01) ’99) Childers and husband Richard and husband Erik David announce the birth announce the birth of son of daughter Emily Grace on Maddox Jude on October 15, August 22, 2008. She weighed 2008. He weighed 7 pounds, 1 7 pounds 8 ounces and joins ounce and was 19 1/4 inches sister Lauren, 7. long. pacific magazine | 15 IN TOUCHWITH ALUMNI

Margaret Mims (BA ’95) is always ready for duty—in Fresno or in Washington, D.C. ATTENTION On a trip February 11 with other county offi cials to lobby ALUMNI! for federal funds Mims, Fresno County sheriff, and Judy Enter to win a Ruth’s Case, a county supervisor and registered nurse, gave CPR Chris gift certifi cate to a man suffering an apparent heart attack inside a Capi- tol Hill metro station. The delegation was headed to the Hilton Garden Inn Become a fan of the offi cial FPU alumni to prepare for an evening reception after a day of meet- Facebook page (If you see a picture of ings. They found the man lying face down on the ground, Alumni Hall, you’re there!) and you will be bleeding from the mouth. Mims said, “As I’m giving this young man chest com- entered to win a $150 gift certifi cate for pressions, I hear a lot of people standing around ... there Ruth’s Chris Steak House. are prayers. A lot of people I heard crying. Many people I’m sure felt helpless and the only thing they could think of 3 EASY STEPS do was pray.” TO ENTER: By the time emergency crews arrived, the man was LOG ON TO FACEBOOK breathing again. “They’re heroes, man,” said Firebaugh City Manager 1. Search for Fresno Pacifi c University Alumni Jose Ramirez, who was with the group. 2. Click on become a fan —information from The Fresno Bee and KFSN ABC 30 3. You’re done! DEATHS grandchildren. Workentin All fans will be entered into a drawing for the frequently spoke of the time gift certifi cate. Winners will be announced via Anna (Thiessen PBI ’46) she spent at PBI and was truly the Alumni Facebook page on April 15. Workentin, a charter student enriched by the many former of Pacifi c Bible Institute, died classmates, and instructors she on April 24, 2008, in Blaine, met. Washington, after a six-week battle with cancer. She is Roy Vogt (BA ’73) passed survived by daughters Judy away on December 20, 2008, Workentin (BA ’72) and Kathy in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, (Workentin) Richardson (BA at the age of 75. He was Visalia ’76), both of Blaine, Washington; fi re chief from 1967-1980. He sons Ron Workentin of is survived by his wife, Jennie; Birch Bay, Washington, two sons, Carl and Jack, both and John Workentin of of Visalia; one daughter, Debra Lynden, Washington. She Reinhart of Highland Ranch, is also survived by six Colorado; fi ve grandchildren and grandchildren and fi ve great fi ve great-grandchildren.

“HISTORIC” MEETING IN MANHATTAN IN TOUCHWITH ALUMNI A group of history alumni met in New York City for dinner WHAT’S GOING ON? It’s so easy to let your and conversation. From left: Audrey Hindes DiPalma (BA classmates and friends know what’s happening ’01), a Ph.D. student at the London School of Theology; in your life. Send your news—job, marriage, chil- Brian DiPalma (BA ’06), pursuing an M. Div. at Princeton dren, new address, awards—to alumni updates. Theological Seminary; Dave Rainbow (BA ’02), a Ph.D. student in history at New York University; Andrey Ivanov Email Fax (BA ’01), now in the doctoral history program at Yale Uni- [email protected] 559-453-2033 (attention: alumni updates) versity; and Richard Rawls (BA ’87) former FPU history Mail and classics professor and director of Hiebert Library, Charity Brown Please include your gradua- now an associate professor of history at Georgia Gwin- Fresno Pacifi c University tion year(s) with your update. nett College. “That’s a lot of brainpower sitting around one 1717 S. Chestnut Ave. Photos must be 1 megabyte Fresno, CA 93702 for digital fi les and at least 3x4 table—even by Manhattan standards!” Rawls said of the inches for prints. January 2 meeting. (Photo courtesy of Richard Rawls)

16 | fresno pacific university ALUMNIPROFILE

Lisa Freeman fi nds plans can change for the better by Ed Boling (BA ’96)

ike many students, Lisa Freeman TheThe relationshiprelationship betweenbetween FreemanFreeman springspring uup,”p ” shshee sasays.ys “A“Afterfter KKyrgyzstan,yrgyzstan I (BA ’03) entered FPU with a and Unruh has remained strong even after worry less about what could go wrong in the plan. Like many students, that graduation. Freeman recalls when the Unruhs future.” plan changed. invited her over for dinner after she returned Close friend Becky Kruse says, “She really Freeman started as a political from the Peace Corps, and they spent several struggled with fi nding people to connect with scienceL and contemporary Christian min- hours together talking about the things she overseas. Another struggle was dealing with istries major, but her fi rst class in foreign had seen and learned. “He’s been very sup- the questions about her faith in a non-Chris- policy piqued her curiosity. This new interest portive of all my endeavors. I am so thankful tian environment. She had to deal with those quickly grew, leading her to the Peace Corps for his continuing involvement in my life,” questions personally. The time in Kyrgyzatan after graduation, then to studies at American she adds. He also helped her navigate the clarifi ed the direction Lisa wanted to head in University in Washington, D.C. path to graduate school. the fi eld of peacemaking. Though she’s still The class that changed her direction was Unruh said that he is proud of Freeman processing through what that will look like in America in a Global Community, taught by for taking on the challenge of the Peace Corps a practical sense in the future, she knows she Richard Unruh (BA ’67), political science and gratifi ed about her choice to pursue wants to focus on the least of these, as stated professor. Freeman says, “I was fascinated by graduate work in the program she chose at in the book of Matthew, chapter 25.” the concept of global interest, and I began to AU. He believes it is the right choice for who Before Fresno Pacifi c, Randy Mewhirter, care about U.S. policies and their impact on she is and who she wants to be. of Buchanan High School’s Campus Life the world.” Of Unruh she says, “He was my Another major infl uence at FPU was Club, played a signifi cant role in shaping mentor from the beginning, and his classes Katrina Poetker, professor of intercultural Freeman’s life. “I always knew I was loved by really challenged me to rethink my views on studies and biblical and religious studies. Randy, and I learned a lot from him in terms politics, and reframe my ideas within a bibli- Calling Poetker’s classes some of the most of loving others, especially people who are cal worldview, not just a conservative evan- challenging of her college career, Freeman different from me,” she says. gelical Republican one. I loved every single says, “They helped me begin to understand Freeman kept working under Mewhirter class I took from him.” the differences between cultures, and see for Youth for Christ while at FPU. Mewhirter Eventually, Freeman changed her major a broader picture of God and the way He has known her for 12 years as his daughter’s to intercultural studies and not long after works in the world.” best friend. He has always viewed Freeman as leaving FPU joined the Peace Corps for two Freeman’s time teaching English in Kyr- spiritually in tune, but he says her relation- years of fi rst-hand, real-world experience gyzstan really affected the way she sees things ship with Christ now shows in every area teaching English in Kyrgyzstan. As a result and the way she sees God. “My time in Kyr- of her life rather than one aspect. “Christ’s of her time at FPU and in Kyrgyzstan, she is gyzstan was very challenging. Of course, it Lordship is more evident now in her decision- now pursuing her master’s degree in interna- was also very rewarding, but there were some making. Further, she has moved from being a tional peace & confl ict resolution at Ameri- very diffi cult times. There were periods when peace seeker to someone who sees herself as a can University in Washington, D.C. there was just one problem after another, and peace maker. It has become an integral part of it seemed like I would barely catch my breath who she is,” he adds. after one challenge when another would

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NEW PRESIDENT’S NETA award builds on family’s CIRCLE MEMBERS FPU welcomes those who have commitment to higher education joined the President’s Circle between May and December An annual teaching award refl ects a family’s dedication to higher education. 2008. During each May commencement since 2004 the Nickel Excellence in Teaching Award (NETA) has been presented to a faculty member selected by his or her peers. Dave Bacci Keep that acronym in mind—it’s important. Andrew and Jennifer Bodine An anonymous gift sparked the award, which was tentatively going to be called Jacob Brandt the Ted Nickel or Nickel Award. Nickel, among the most respected FPU faculty mem- Bill and Joyce Braun bers, was delighted at the idea, “but I defi nitely did not want it to be the Ted Nickel Doug Davidian Award,” he said. Th e original contribution has been bolstered by several donations, Bill and Jean Deeter Joan Eaton and Paul Gibson including a $30,000 matching gift for all new donations. Mark and Maria Eggert NETA recipients have been Richard Rawls, history faculty and director of Hiebert Jose Elgorriaga, Ph.D., and Library (2004); Stacy Hammons, sociology (2005); Peng Wen, business (2006); David Carmen Elgorriaga Youngs, mathematics education (2007); and Richard Unruh, political science (2008). Roy Erford Selections are made by faculty members, including past honorees. Wilma Ewert Th e Nickel name is well-known in Mennonite Brethren higher education. After Ken Martens Friesen, Ph.D., a few years at Tabor College, Ted W. Nickel came to FPU in 1986 and served fi rst and Fran Martens Friesen as dean of the graduate college, then as psychology professor. He offi cially retired in Matt and Paula Gehrett Don and Nancy Griffi th 2003, but returned temporarily when the psychology department needed a hand. His Tim and Bea Hensleit father, T.R. Nickel, taught German and helped recruit students in the early 1960s Kirk Johnson after a career as a teacher and school superintendent in Reedley and Tulare County. Marshall Johnston, Ph.D., and Both men served on the FPU Board of Trustees. Pamela Johnston, Ph.D. But the connection between the Nickel name and education goes deeper. Ted’s David and Elaine Karber mother, Neta (honored in the acronym), was born in Russia, where her father was a Steve and Lori Lum teacher. When the family came to the United States, he edited a German-language Jerry and Nanette Lyles Mennonite newspaper. Ted’s paternal grandfather and great-grandfather, who came Glenda Mabry Manuel and Cynthia Marinos from Poland, were among the early Joseph and Sarah Martin donors to Tabor College. “Th ere’s a Michelle Mawby and heritage there of valuing education,” Who was your Scott Wambolt Ted said. favorite professor? Rob and Diana Mock Building on that heritage is the Byron and Lucille Neufeld goal of NETA. Ted hopes the award FPU faculty are known for help- Alan and Sue Ours fund will be expanded to sponsor at ing students in and out of the Steven Pauls, Ph.D., and Linda Pauls, M.D. least a biennial conference on teach- classroom. Tell us how a profes- Larry and Dot Powell ing, “to raise consciousness of educa- sor mentored you at fresno.edu/ alumni. Stories will appear on the Ken and Martha Sawatzky tion as a continuing goal,” he said. university website and Facebook Tim and Jill Schellenberg page. If you wish, you can also Wes and Janice Schmidt contribute to NETA in your pro- Wayne and Arlene Steff en fessor’s name. Doug and Judi Th ompson Kimberly Th ompson

Th e President’s Circle is a special group of friends who promote FPU, pray for its people and needs, encour- age students to attend, give at For more information on all support opportunities, contact the least $1,000 annually and off er advice and encouragement. Advancement Offi ce at fresno.edu/giving or 559-453-2080

18 | fresno pacific university SUNBIRDATHLETICS

Basketball clinches GSAC crown Men’s cross country team

The Sunbird men’s basket- fi nishes 23rd in fi rst national ball team clinched its fi rst championship appearance GSAC title since 1990-1991 February 24. The home WOMEN END SEASON EIGHTH IN GSAC victory over Westmont College also tied an FPU by Patrick Ota record for wins in a season (24) dating back to 1994- The men’s cross country team had a lot of fi rsts 1995. this season: fi rst 16th-place regular-season fi nish in the National Association of Intercollegiate Ath- Five players scored in letics, fi rst second-place fi nish in the Golden State MARCUS WEST double fi gures for the Sun- Athletic Conference and fi rst appearance at the birds. “We played with a national championship. “The guys have been run- desire and passion to win the GSAC title against a worthy ning great all season,” coach Eric Schwab said. opponent in Westmont. It was a great effort by our whole team. They need to be congratulated for their accom- plishment,” said coach Jim Saia. Stories and photos on this and other sports at fpuathletics.com

From left to right, Orea , Hodges, Rodriguez, Moreno, Sanchez, Madrigal and DeVault

ERIC SCHWAB OSCAR HIRSCHKORN The seven-man squad fi nished 23rd at the nationals November 22 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. TWO COACHES HONORED Three Sunbirds fi nished in the top 100, with Benny A pair of Sunbird coaches have received top honors. Eric Madrigal 70th, Cesar Rodriguez 82nd and Isai Orea Schwab was named Golden State Athletic Conference 84th. Javier Sanchez, Claudio Moreno, Joshua Cross Country Coach of the Year. The American Baseball Hodges and Nathan DeVault fi nished 115th, 125th, Coaches Association (ABCA) selected Oscar Hirschkorn 169th and 181st, respectively. In all, 32 schools and as NAIA Region II Coach of the Year. more than 200 athletes competed. Prior to this season, the Sunbirds’ best NAIA SUNBIRDS GET FIRST PRESEASON NATIONAL RANKING fi nish had been 20th. The GSAC championships were November 8 at The baseball Sunbirds started the 2009 season with the Woodward Park in Fresno. The men fi nished right team’s fi rst preseason ranking. behind winner Azusa Pacifi c University, while the FPU was ranked 16th in the fi rst NAIA poll January 8. women took eighth. “We’re really proud of where we are considering it’s only our fourth season, and we realize there is still a lot of work Amanda Johnson fi nished 21st as the highest to be done,” said coach Oscar Hirschkorn. female fi nisher for the Sunbirds, followed by Kaili The Sunbirds ended last season 10th nationally. The Zink at 25th. The top three men were Orea in sev- new season opened February 4 against the San Francisco enth, Rodriguez in eighth and Madrigal in ninth. Academy of Art.

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