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A MAGAZINE FOR TAYLOR UNIVERSITY ALUMNI AND FRIENDS WINTER 1 998 A Family Portrait — The fall meeting of the Taylor University Board of Trustees cation a faint dream at best and to interact with an urban envi- devoted much time to the reaffirmation of the university's ronment more conducive to specific majors. mission statement. One of the primary concerns centered on The challenge is to maintain the distinctions and core val- the challenge of maintaining our historic mission ues of our mission in an atmosphere of greater di- while developing new and innovative programs versity and less control than we enjoy in a rural through the Fort Wayne campus. This is an im- residential environment. Many of our sister insti- portant and necessary activity because we are Back tutions find this discussion quaint in that, because committed to the maintenance of unquestioned of location or declining enrollment, they had to academic quality and spiritual integrity while re- deal with these challenges decades ago. Our devel- sponding to today's challenges. opment of the Fort Wayne campus is not driven by The Upland campus is experiencing continuous either of these factors, but by the desire to make the growth in quality and solid enrollment with mostly tra- to Taylor experience accessible to worthy students who, be- ditional 18- to 22-year-old resident students. This pro- cause of economic realities, need an urban location and file is what we understand and what we do best after user-friendly delivery systems. We are enriched by the over 150 years of experience. Some have asked, "Why Fort Wayne community and its added resources. Jobs not continue as we are and not worry about the are available, students can commute from home and future?" Our desire is to do both; that is, to pre- the co-op programs can be tailored to meet individual serve the traditional program in Upland while needs. responding to the needs of others for whom Board member Dr.Joseph Brain reminded Upland is not an option. We do not want to us that the discussion for Taylor University, in exclude students who cannot afford to at- historical context, is a "back to the future" is- tend a traditional residential Future campus or non- sue. Taylor was founded with the intent of traditional students who want a Christian making quality Christian education available by President Jay Kesler '58 education. to families on the frontier who could not af- Due to the pressures of inflation and ford to send their sons and daughters "back less money available from government sources, Taylor, like all east" to the colonial colleges. The Fort Wayne campus and the private colleges and increasingly public institutions, has had to development of new approaches is right in the center of our make up the difference for needy students through private do- historic mission. The new challenges are not unlike the old. nations. While we have been moderately successful in this ef- Certainly it will be a challenge to monitor student behavior fort, we are aware with a larger population of students living off campus with that many families jobs. With less daily contact and varied life situations, it is quite cannot afford to a different challenge to provide a Christian education for older send their sons and students who are single parents or working poor who want to daughters to a pri- improve their education and life options. Obviously, we must vate Christian col- be adaptive to these differences that affect student life. lege. They express Taylor, however, has thrived on the idea that Christian val- the desire to do so ues and behaviors cannot be coerced, but are motivated by the but often settle for a heart. In the final analysis, the only valid Christianity is that junior college or a which "comes from within." In the words of Milo Rediger, "love more affordable prompts far more than the law demands." secular public As we move ahead and as committed faculty and staff af- school. They are firm their Christian faith in the changing context of each gen- Familiarfaces on staff at Taylor Fort Wayne: (I to r, back row) grateful for such eration, and as the Board of Trustees and alumni pray, love Bud Hamilton '68, Doug Barcalow FWBC '71, CharBinkley support groups as and support our mission, we can continue our journey "back FWBC '65; (front row) Lisa Paul '92, Corey Laster TUFW Inter-Varsity Chris- to the future" with confidence. Through these efforts, we are '93, Ada Mae Hausser FWBC '44, and Herb Frye '80. tian Fellowship or carrying on the vision of Fort Wayne Bible College and Sum- Campus Crusade mit Christian College and beginning to provide opportunities for Christ, but recognize that the nature of secular education for more students to have the Taylor experience. This year we precludes Christian content from the curriculum itself. In some have 414 students enrolled in Fort Wayne and 1,885 in Upland cases there is even hostility to the Christian gospel. an increase of 800 students in this decade. To each family rep- Unwilling to ignore the plight of these families, even though resented by these students, Taylor's growth is a unique bless- the Upland campus is full and each year our selectivity becomes ing. As the future unfolds and as we together keep our vision greater due to a large waiting list, we expanded to include the clear, the resource of our faith will prove no less effective to the Fort Wayne campus. The attempt, in addition to having a core future than it was to the past. With these truths in mind, "back of 500 or more traditional students where 275 can be resident to the future" for Taylor University takes on fresh excitement students, is to create alternative programs that provide options and fulfills our historic mission in ways compatible with the for families whose economic situations make a Christian edu- expectations of the 21st century. 4 jjffLOR Vol.90, No. 2 Winter 1998 Taylor University (765) 998-2751 features President: Dr. Jay Kesler '58 Provost: Dr. Daryl Yost HA'96 2 Taylor Fort Wayne's unique vision Exploring TUFW's Christ-centered, urban-focused mission (page 2);facilitating urban Taylor: A Magazine for Taylor University ministry (page 6);finding common ground (page 7) Alumni and Friends (ISSN 1073-4376) is published quarterly by the Office of Univer- 9 Parents Weekend sity Relations. Copyright © 1998 Taylor A retrospective view of a very special weekend University. 10 Homecoming 1997 Vice President for Development: Afterthoughtsfromyour director of alumni programs; alumni award winner profiles Gene L. Rupp '58 1 In search of a bottom line that won't bottom-out Director of University Relations: One student's search for (and discovery of) answers tofinancial aid and tuition questions Donna J. Downs Editor: Randy Dillinger '95 15 Lithuania's new spirit A new hope dawns as Christianity takes root among theyouth of Lithuania. Alumni Notes Editor: Marty Songer '78 Assistant Editor: Eric Tan '96 26 Standing tall over North America Photography Editor: Jim Garringer Cancer survivors celebrate a successful climb of Alt. AlcKinley. Editorial Consultants: Betty Freese HA'83, Chris Lay, Mary Ann McDaniels, Pam Pegg InMemoriam 1997 was a year of mourningfor the Taylor community, with the passing of such prominent Contributing Writers: Dr. W. Thomas individuals asformer Taylor Trustee Dr. Lester C. Gerig (page former Taylor president Beckner, Dr. Jay Kesler '58, Michael D. 12), Dr. B. Martin (page 1 Taylor's longtime eldest alumna Iris Abbey (page Mortensen '91, Randall Murphree, Dr. Joseph 3) and 32). Robert Nienhuis, Dr. Kenneth Swan, Eric Tan '96, Mark Varner Student Writers: Dale Gruver '01, Marie '01 Murphy , Abigail Reese '99, Susanna Sutherland '00 news Unsolicited manuscripts are welcome. Opinions expressed by individuals in this 16 Academics: Online grant recipient update; history and business trip to Hong Kong publication do not necessarily reflect the 17 Academics: Education department adjustsfor new standards; Benjamin's sabbaticaljourney views of Taylor University. 18 Fort Wayne: TUBI dedicates new station; communication arts department obtainsfacility Send address corrections to the Office 19 Admissions: Indiana initiatesfamily college savings plan; Leadership scholarship competition of Alumni Relations, 500 W. Reade Ave., Upland, IN 46989. 20 Upland: The Jumping Bean provides gourmet coffee Visit Taylor online: www.tayloru.edu. 21 Athletics: Steve Wit signed to professional basketball league in England; Don Odle hangs it up 22 Development: Betty Freese honored with scholarship Address Correspondence to: University Editor, Taylor University 23 William Taylor Foundation: Arthur and Nelle (Alspaugh) Hodson profile 500 W. Reade Ave., Upland, IN 46989. 24 Alumni: Class News and Notes email: [email protected] 31 Alumni Spotlight: Kenyon Knapp Taylor University The early years of Taylor Fort Wayne have included an ongoing effort to determine the distinctives and characteristics of the new campus. We have a significant heritage, both as part of Fort Wayne Bible College/Summit Christian College and as part of Taylor University.