EASTERN NAZARENE COLLEGE • Volume 73 • Number 4 • Winter 2014 Connecting Cultures "…with a little bit of effort, people can do so much.” Dr. Mary Anne Herron (58) visits the medical clinic she founded in Cambodia. Pictured left to right are the clinic staff: Ben Voeun, pharmacist; Long Heng, nurse; Pov Kim Eng, midwife; Angelika Melien, member of the Cambodian Medical Clinic Board and Dr. Herron. See story on page 5 Courtesy photo ood (09, 13) G arah Courtesy photo Courtesy photo S Boston Semester Launches From New England to Old England Celebrating Physics and Engineering Boston Semester students attend a Red Sox game A dream became reality when Jacob McAuliffe (left) spent Current and former faculty and students, friends, in historic Fenway Park as part of a discussion the spring semester across the pond at Oxford University family and a frosting Albert Einstein joined Dr. John Free on urban development and beautification through ENC’s participation in the Council for Christian on the occasion of his retirement and to celebrate the 50th in the early 20th century. Colleges and Universities’ Study Abroad program. anniversay of the Department of Physics and Engineering. See story on page 4 See story on page 8 See photos on page 2 The Christian Scholar EASTERN NAZARENE COLLEGE 23 East Elm Avenue Quincy, MA 02170 2 Eastern Nazarene College Vol 73 #4 • WiNter 2014 editorial Staff Celebrating a defining moment Jennifer logue Editor The Division of Natural Sciences marked the 50th anniversary of the Susan ramey Department of Physics and Engineering with a number of celebratory Senior Designer events held during Homecoming. The weekend culminated with a Production luncheon honoring Dr. John U. Free on the occasion of his retirement. Steven rodriguez Specialist See more photos at www.enc.edu/johnfreephotos. Marketing and Communications Sarah Good Assistant Director Marketing and Communications In this issue ADMINISTRATION Corlis McGee • Dr. John Free Luncheon 2 President Alumni Events 2 timothy t. Wooster Provost and • President’s Message 3 Dean of the College Jeff Kirksey 2014 Warren Business Forum 3 Vice President Student Development and Retention • Campus News 4 Jan Weisen Intercultural Center 4 Vice President Finance Boston Semester 4 Dr. John Free (64) with his professors, Dr. John Rigden (56) and Dr. Scott turcott Vice President • Alumna founds Cambodian clinic 5 Wendell Caley. Institutional Advancement • Homecoming 6 Corey MacPherson Vice President • Bradley Hall of Fame 7 Spiritual Development and Church Relations Defining Moments by Dr. James Cameron 7 Jossie owens Vice President • Theatre Dept. presents Honk! 8 Adult and Graduate Studies Campus Ebola preparations 8 linda Scott Dean ENC Fund update 8 Adult and Graduate Studies Stephen W. dillman • Student studies abroad at Oxford 9 Director Stories on the Sojourn 9 Church Relations Meghan reardon • In Memory 10 Director Alumni Relations ECAS/ENC Fund updates 10 Scott Macfarland Admissons Red Carpet dates 10 Director Marketing and • Pillar of ExcellENCe: David Brown 11 Current and former students join with ENC faculty to celebrate Dr. John Strategic Communications Free's retirement. The Christian Scholar • Christmas Greetings 12 USPS 109-140 is published quarterly by Eastern Nazarene College for Alumni Association members and friends of the college. the eNC admissions team invites Direct address corrections to the Alumni Office at 800-RING ENC, prospective students and their email [email protected], or online at www.enc.edu/alumni. families to attend Send other correspondence to The Christian Scholar Eastern Nazarene College 23 East Elm Avenue Red Carpet Days Quincy, MA 02170-2999 or January 23, 2015 email to [email protected]. Second Class Postage February 6, 2015 PAID Boston, MA February 27, 2015 Periodical March 27, 2015 Register today at www.enc.edu/visit We also offer Personal Visit Days with a customized schedule tailored to your interests. For more information, contact Dr. John Free poses with his first and last students -- James Cameron (74) 617-745-3711 or [email protected]. and Austin Steelman (13). Christian See class reunion and more Homecoming photos: Universities Online recently www.enc.edu/Homecoming-2014-Photo-Gallery/ named ENC one of 50 Most Affordable Christian Colleges for 2014, based on the average net price data from the National Center for Education Statistics. Considered the most affordable Christian ood (09, 13) photos College in New England G and one of only three arah S from the Northeast, ENC was also named Physics and Engineering faculty past and present - Dr. Karl Giberson to the Best Christian (79), Dr. John Free (64), Dr. John Rigden (56), Dr. Randy Fish (79), Dr. Jill Colleges list. Macko, Dr. Pierre-Richard Cornely and Dr. Wendell Caley. 5726 • 11/2014 Winter 2014 The Christian Scholar 3 Connecting Cultures t was such a joy for me to connect with this issue of The Christian Scholar, you’ll learn so many alumni during our recent Home- how a clinic funded by dr. Mary anne Herron coming weekend. I love hearing alums (58) is providing much-needed medical care to describe the transformational impact villagers in rural Cambodia (p. 5). You’ll fol- Eastern Nazarene College had on their low current senior Jacob Mcauliffe (15) as his Ilives, and to meet so many faithful donors who horizons were broadened by studying at Oxford are committed to ensuring that 100 years from University (p. 9). You’ll be introduced to david now, ENC will continue to have that kind of Brown, who endeavors to serve a diverse student impact on her students. population as a principal in the Randolph Public Schools (p. 11), and you’ll discover how students Dr. Corlis McGee, President Of special interest to me this year were the sto- ries from former students, staff and faculty about are benefiting from ENC’s newly launched In- tercultural Center (p. 4). May God be gracious the ways in which their time at ENC prepared them to connect with other cultures. Stories like These students, alumni and programs are each to us and bless us, that from recently retired Physics professor dr. fulfilling the Great Commission by serving and and make his face John U. free (64), who shared how his friend- sharing their faith with diverse audiences and shine on us… ship with an African American student here at other cultures. Moreover, these cultural connec- ENC in the early 1960s awakened a young man tions gain added significance at this holy time of May all the nations be from the South to the problems of racism (story year, when we are reminded that the good news glad and sing for joy, on p. 6). Or Geraldine (Gantert, 62) Perry, who of the birth of Jesus Christ was intended from for you rule the peoples described how ENC turned a shy farm girl from the very start to be “tidings of great joy, which with equity Canada into a confident woman equipped for shall be to all people.” and guide the nations mission work as a pastor’s wife. Such stories On behalf of Eastern Nazarene College, I wish capture the remarkable transformation that oc- of the earth. you a joyous Christmas season and a Happy curs when faith and learning come together and New Year. ignite a passion for service in a student’s heart. May the peoples Blessings, praise you, God; That transformation is still occurring today. In may all the peoples praise you." Pslam 67: 1,2,4,5 (NIV) Corlis McGee 2014 Warren Business forum Entrepreneur Kurt Heckman (84) was the fea- staff, and local business owners: constantly im- tured speaker at this year's Warren Business Fo- prove, plan an exit (even if it’s not in your plans), rum, held Nov. 18 in the Mann Student Center. never sell your principles, and invite God into The president and co-founder of software devel- your business. Heckman also emphasized the opment company Sycamore Services, Heckman key to happiness is not money, but contentment recently developed vCalc, an online web-based and peace of mind. calculator and comprehensive formula database. Kurt Heckman’s full lecture and biography is available at Heckman’s lecture focused on innovation and www.enc.edu/wbf. gave four pieces of advice to students, faculty, ood (09, 13) photos G arah S The Warren Business Forum is held in memory of the late John Warren (34), founder of the Warren Lightning Rod Company of From left to right: Vice President of Operations for Warren Lightning Rod Company Collingswood, New Jersey. Mr. Warren believed that people are Roland Batchelder with members of the Business Society: Kevin Paterno, Quentin led by God into business and professional lives as well as into the Moore, Kayla Harriman, Stephen Humeniuk, Juliana Speno, Mikayla Birnstiel, ministries of preaching, teaching and missionary work. Jacob Koch, Jessica Silencieux, Jacob Johnson, Prof. Kellee Birnstiel, Leonardo Silva, Christina Saint-Pierre and speaker Kurt Heckman. www.enc.edu 4 Eastern Nazarene College Campus News intercultural Center offers programs that encourage cultural connections Eastern Nazarene College has launched a new campus Intercultural Center, creating a space where students can come together and participate in programs that foster an appreciation for other cultures. Located in the Mann Student Center, the Intercultural Center will offer a wide range of workshops, discussion groups and events aimed at sparking a dialogue among ENC’s diverse student population. According to recent enrollment figures, 46 percent of the undergraduate student body and 49 percent of freshmen are students of color. “On our ethnically “On our ethnically diverse campus, students are just beginning to develop diverse campus, their own sense of cultural identity at the same time they are first encountering students from very different backgrounds,” said robert Benjamin, associ- students are just ate dean for multicultural affairs and student transitions.