Andrews University Digital Commons @ Andrews University Focus Office of Alumni Services Winter 2001 Focus, 2001, Winter Andrews University Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/focus Recommended Citation Andrews University, "Focus, 2001, Winter" (2001). Focus. Book 42. http://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/focus/42 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Office of Alumni Services at Digital Commons @ Andrews University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Focus by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Andrews University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. WINTER­­ 2001 • THE ANDREWS UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE • VOL. 37 NO. 1 FOCUS Crafting an Image New developments in the photography program MAKING FRIENDS, KEEPING STUDENTS • REMEMBERING TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD • CLASSNOTES . IN. FOCUS. Building relationships ndrews is a place where professors, faculty and staff aim to tography professors featured in our middle color section. He is provide a pleasant experience for students, both old and drawn to still-life photography and enjoys spending his time Anew. From the registration process to alumni gatherings arranging and rearranging objects to create fascinating visual expe- years after students have left Andrews, the goal is for Andrews to riences. maintain positive relationships with people and point people to Our Bookshelf section this time is crammed full of interesting books Christ through those relationships. written by Andrews alumni and professors. Read doctoral student In this issue, one of our regular writers, Chris Carey, explores the Elias Brasil DeSouza’s critique of professor Jiri Moskala’s doctoral advising world at Andrews and how it affects the relationship dissertation, The Laws of Clean and Unclean Animals in Leviticus 11, Andrews has with students. He conducted extensive interviews Their Nature, Theology and Rationale: An Intertextual Study. Gianna with several university professors, staff and students to discover the Norman, a junior photography and journalism major, reviews a chil- role advisors play in the lives of their dren’s book, Majii and the Mountain students. Carey reveals the personal . Gorillas, written by Daniel Gutenkunst, time and effort professors have invest- an Andrews graduate and a member of ed in their students and shows the Emory’s Institute of African Studies. commitment Andrews has to making This book looks at the world through the gospel real for the people who the eyes of a raindrop as it slips and make Andrews their home for 4 or slides its way through the story. A. more years of their lives. Monise Hamilton, assistant director of Monique Pittman (BA ’91), newly University Relations, takes a look at the graduated doctoral student as of provocatively-titled Scandals of the Bible, December 2000, and professor in the written by Sigve Tonstad, a graduate of English department, shines the spot- Andrews and now a physician and light on a play performed at Andrews pastor in Oslo, Norway. You’ll have ten years ago. Pittman reminisces about to read the review to find out why entering into the role of Maudie the author was so fascinated by the Atkinson during practice and using To more scandalous stories of the Bible. Kill a Mockingbird as a means of dealing ur At Random piece comes with the reality of the Gulf War and pre to us from a man who graduate-school jitters. She applauds noticed a need in the Photo by Jeremy Russell O the commitment of director Doug Seventh-day Adventist Church and Jones, former University Relations sought to fill that need with a minis- director and Focus editor, and assistant Huge mounds of snow are stacked all over Berrien try. Pastor R. Steven Norman, III is the director, Meredith Jones-Gray, profes- Communication Director and Archivist Springs, reminders of the snowfalls we’ve had througout sor of English, for helping the cast work for the South Central Conference in their way into an unfamiliar era and Nashville, Tenn. and he has also written this winter. Not content to just work on FOCUS, Jeremy dramatize a classic piece of literature. a book, Funeral Planning Made Simple. The relationships formed during her Russell and I took a break so I could play in the snow The book moves people through the time as an Andrews student no doubt grieving process when a loved one dies influenced her decision to come back to and he could capture my antics on film. and provides an easy-to-follow guide Andrews as a professor. for planning a funeral. His article f readers are curious about what . reveals a commitment to helping peo- is happening in the technology ple find meaningful answers to the ulti- Idepartment, they will get an eye- mate end of a relationship. full while browsing through photos taken by Donald May, Sharon s Andrews gears up for the centennial celebration, A Prest, Dave Sherwin and Marc Ullom, all faculty in the photography Century of Place and Purpose, we’re reminded of the main program. The photos portray the wide range of interests each pro- Apurpose for Andrews, to help people find a personal rela- fessor has. The photos also show how some of them are experi- tionship with Christ and give them tools to share that relationship menting with and using the computer as a tool to manipulate imag- with others. es, improving them or creating completely different images. The photography professors are working hard to keep Andrews up to —Myra Nicks (BS ’00) par technologically as well as artistically. A strong program ensures Interim Focus Editor that students will want to enter the program and recommend it to other people. The cover of this issue was shot by Dave Sherwin, one of the pho- THE ANDREWS U M NIVERSITY AGAZINE CONTENTS FOCUS Winter 2001 • Volume 37, Number 1 . F. .EATURES . INTERIM EDITOR MAKING FRIENDS, KEEPING STUDENTS . .10 Myra Nicks (BS ’00) Relationship-oriented advising at Andrews. CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Rebecca May (BA ’77) Story and photos by Chris Carey A. Monise Hamilton (MDiv ’99) EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Patricia Spangler WRITERS A. Monise Hamilton Myra Nicks REMEMBERING To Kill a Mockingbird . .13 PHOTOGRAPHERS Explore the world of theater at Andrews ten years ago. Jeremy Russell Clay Schwarck By Monique Pittman THE UNIVERSITY 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) CRAFTING AN IMAGE. .15 Student Services: Newton Hoilette (MA ’75, EdD ’79) Financial Administration: Edward E. Wines Photography professors share their work and ideas on Strategic Initiatives and Enrollment Services: changing technology. By Myra Nicks ALUMNI ASSOCIATION President: Robert Cochran (BA ’73) Vice Presidents: David Bauer (MA ’57, EdD ’82) and Marilyn Bauer (MAT ’75) Immediate Past President: Connie Green (AS ’79, BS ’94)) Director of Alumni Services: Rebecca May (BA ’77) FOCUS ADVISORY BOARD Nancy Carter (BS ’74), Gregory Constantine (BA ’60), Sharon Dudgeon (MMus ’86), Paul Hamel (DP ’40, BA ’48), Tami Martinez (AS ’92, BA ’93), Marjorie Snyder (DP ’50), 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- 1000. Copyright 2000 by Andrews University. DEPARTMENTS Reproduction in whole or part without permission . is prohibited. Printed by The Hamblin Company, Tecumseh, Mich. Periodicals postage paid at Berrien In Focus . 2 Alumni News . 20 Springs, Mich., and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to FOCUS, Alumni Affairs Office, Andrews University, Calendar . 4 Class Notes . 22 Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0950. Letters . 5 Life Stories . 26 Editor’s Office: (616) 471-3316 Campus Update . 6 Bookshelf . 28 Alumni Services Office: (616) 471-3591 [email protected] Faculty & Staff . 8 At Random . 30 www.andrews.edu Philanthropy . 9 CALENDAR . Snow break. Collegiate Snow Weekend. at the Gymnics Home Show—Freedom April 7-9. Pioneer Memorial Church. Friday, Feb. 16, 4 pm-Monday, Feb. That Lasts. Brian Curry, director. Registration, April 7, 7-9:30 pm. 19, 2 pm. For more information con- March 24, 8 pm. Johnson Gym. Questions to be addressed include: tact Meier Hall at 471-6269. What are the unique qualities and Singing Green. Student Activities defining themes of Adventist educa- Money write-off. Program Planning, hosts Steve Green for the weekend. tion? What unique qualities and Budgeting and Grant Writing Workshop. March 31, 7:30 pm. Johnson Gym. defining themes are suggested by our Friday, Feb. 16, 12:30-4:30pm, Chan history? and What unique qualities Shun Hall, Whirlpool Conference Hate and tolerance. The Ethics and and defining themes are suggested Room. Sunday, Feb. 18 and Monday, Society Lectureship for 2001 presents: by Adventist theology? Speakers Feb. 19, 9 am-5 pm, Chan Shun Hall, include George Knight and Jon Room 108. For more information call Paulien, professors in the Seventh- Beverly Peck at 616-471-3152. day Adventist Theological Seminary. Keyed up. Andrews University Band Birth, death and resurrection. Friday and Keyboard Festival. Wednesday- Festival of Faith and the Department Saturday, Feb. 21-24. Keyboard con- of Music present the annual Easter cert, Saturday, Feb. 24, 3 pm in the concert. Included will be David youth chapel and band concert at Fanshawe's African Sanctus. The 4:30 pm. Pioneer Memorial Church. program will premiere Andrews The Student Services Second Annual Open House and Progressive Lunch on Wednesday, University composer Donnell Josiah's Strung along. Enjoy “Sojourns” with Dec. 5, drew faculty and staff from all over major choral work Each Painful Step Andrews University Orchestra Concert, campus with the promise of good food, con- jointly performed by the Department conducted by Morihiko Nakahara.