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Projectors Taylor gets go MIA facelift THEECHO Officials look TU welcomes into theft 'real' facebook SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 T AYLOR UNIVERSITY SINCE 1915 - VOLUME 93, NO. 5 ROJAM prepares Prayer renews hearts pre-majors BY CHRISTIANNA LUY "I had read these prayers NEWS EDITOR BY MEGAN BAIRD before, but never picked CONTRIBUTER Spiritual Renewal Week is them apart as Dr. Farmer more than a tradition at Tay- did," sophomore Bree Tsuleff Taylor’s freshman class has lor. At the beginning of ev- said. 75 undeclared or pre-majors. ery semester students come Farmer outlined Jesus' Although freshmen are not together, lift their voices and prayers. He prays for his required to immediately de- deepen their knowledge of people's protection, undeni- clare a major, the high num- God’s Word. able unity and knowledge of ber of pre-majors prompted “The intent is to set the Christs joy. Farmer also ex- the career development offi ce spiritual trajectory for stu- plained Jesus' prayers for the to create the ROJAM (major dents for the upcoming disciples, desiring for them spelled backwards) program. term,” Campus pastor Ran- to make a persistent differ- “If you don’t have any sort dy Gruendyke said. ence in the world. A differ- of direction, declaring a ma- Dr. Richard Allen Farmer ence that would hopefully jor is confusing. I don’t un- returned to the Taylor com- triumph over the evil one. derstand enough about Tay- munity as this fall semester’s “Being in Christ, know- lor’s majors and minors to featured speaker. ing Christ and making him know where I would fi t in,” “[Spiritual Renewal week] known,” was Farmer's fi nal said undeclared freshman is an opportunity to concen- statement. Jade Flora-Holmquist. trate our focus on the Word During the sessions Farmer ROJAM aims to dispel this of God; to the truth we have often prayed to ‘Papa God.’ confusion and assist fresh- committed ourselves to,” He explained that, after read- men in deciding a major suit- Farmer said. ing Romans 8, he was struck able to their abilities. Throughout the week he by the way the chapter speaks “The goal [is] to help the led worship via singing, of the spirit of adoption. Peo- majority of [freshmen] decide playing the piano and teach- ple are cry out to "Abba" or a major before thanksgiving,” ing from Scripture. "Abba Father," which is syn- said Larry Mealy, Director of “He does it all," said Gruen- onomous with daddy. Farm- Career Development. dyke. "He can lead music. He er said that language such Once a student has declared can sing a solo. He can stop as this spoke intimately to a major, they can then create like he did this morning in him. As he experimented in a four-year plan and register the middle of a sermon and his prayer life by calling God for classes more effectively. A accentuate a point by way of "daddy," referring to God as declared major also provides singing a cappella. He’s just "Father" began to seem for- students with enhanced aca- unusually gifted.” mal to him. He desired to re- demic advising and the abil- “Dr. Farmer has a way late to God as a father, not as ity to complete their college of engaging his audience a distant deity. career in eight semesters. and keeping their attention Formerly Taylor's dean of On Oct. 11, freshmen are throughout his entire mes- chapel, Farmer intimately invited to attend a question- sage. I love how he incorpo- knows the campus com- and-answer seminar in the rates his love for and talent of munity. While at Taylor Dr. Alspaugh rooms. Beginning music into sharing the word Farmer loved strategically at 7:00 p.m., the hour and a of God," sophomore Becky pouring into people. Photo by Alisse Goldsmith half program will host fac- Vogler said. “I enjoyed investing in stu- ulty and student represen- Dr. Richard Allen Farmer spoke on Jesus' prayer in the crucifi xion story of Luke 23 Wednesday in chapel. Throughout the week Farm- dents and [helping to] shape Farmer served as Taylor's dean of chapel from 1999 to 2002. tatives from each major to er specifi cally addressed the their thinking in formal and answer students’ questions. text of John 17. He guided informal ways,” Farmer Farmer’s message of encour- whatever you’ve given your- honored by my commitment The atmosphere will be ca- students in "eavesdrop- said. agement remains true for all self to. Don’t be mediocre. to excellence; he is never sual, complete with refresh- ping" on one of the Master’s As Taylor students devel- ages. Give the best to God,” said honored by a commitment to ments and door prizes. prayers. op from freshmen to seniors, “Pursue excellence in Farmer. “Papa God is always mediocrity.” “Thanks to Career Direct [the required student assess- ment that evaluates goals, majors and interests] students Taylor earns $4.5 millon grant can take the information they learned about themselves, BY CHRISTIANNA LUY “It also lets students know involvement in Indiana insti- $1 for $1.50 match. part of it when they graduate NEWS EDITOR walk into the [ROJAM semi- how much people who aren’t tutions of higher education.” The phonathon program from Taylor,” senior Mandy nar], discuss their questions Keeping tuition low is a affi liated with Taylor respect Thirty-four colleges and helps to meet these require- Reusser said. “The Taylor and walk away … able to yearly challenge. This year the university. We hear a lot universities throughout In- ments. Under the direction Fund helps students with make better decisions,” said Taylor alumni and friends about how great Taylor is diana were eligible to receive of David Ritchie and Matt scholarships and tuition. Mealy. have been challenged to give from faculty and administra- funding. The schools were Gin 35 student callers work So, quite frankly, a lot of us Kevin Brennfl eck, co-au- $3 million before Dec. 31, tion, but this is a good out- divided into three tiers. Tay- Monday through Thursday would either be struggling thor of “Live Your Calling: 2006. side view of Taylor.” lor was placed in the top tier. evenings. They call alumni fi nancially through college A Practical Guide to Finding It may sound like a daunt- According to Taylor's Web Part of Taylor’s ranking and ask them to consider a fi - here, or we wouldn’t be able and Fulfi lling Your Mission ing task, but accomplished, site, “This $4.5 million grant was because of meeting the nancial gift to the university. to come here at all without in Life,” will be speaking at the Lilly Endowment, Inc. is part of the Lilly Endow- previous $3.5 million match “I think a lot of students alumni and the Eli Lilly fi - the seminar. This guide helps will give Taylor $4.5 million ment’s Strengthening Phi- during Phase I of the initia- who don’t know how [the] nancial support.” Christians recognize and em- for achieveing the goal. For lanthropy Initiative - Phase tive. Only 13 schools ful- Phonathon [program] works “Alumni love giving to ploy their God-given gifts in every $1 that alumni and II. It is a $96.5 million dol- fi lled the Lilly Endowment’s have preconceived notions Taylor because they have a purposeful and self-fulfi ll- friends donate, Lilly will lar campaign that seeks to requirements, which made that it’s just a fundraiser, and personally experienced the ing way. match that dollar with $1.50. widen and strengthen donor them eligible to receive the that they don’t want to be any life-changing power of this Students interested in the Thankfully, $1 million from university," Gin said. "In the ROJAM program can receive donors has already been early 1900s, the university further information in the Ca- identifi ed. was on the brink of closing reer Development offi ce, lo- “It’s just another example due to lack of monetary sup- cated in the Student Union’s of God’s blessing,” said Joyce port. But each time, Taylor Pro Shop. Helyer, Associate Vice Presi- alumni and friends came to dent of University Advance- its aid. It is evident that God ROJAM Seminar ment. has protected Taylor over and for Undecided Currently, Taylor students over. He has worked through pay 80 percent of what is Taylor over the years and it is Majors required to cover all tuition clear He plans to continue to Tuesday, October 11 costs for a year of education. use Taylor to shape the lives 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Taylor raises the other 20 of young Christians in the fu- percent via alumni, friends, ture.” foundation grants and estate Harold Hazen, Vice Presi- Kevin Brennfl eck will gifts. dent for University Advance- be speaking. “Our alumni are so com- ment at Taylor said, mitted to Taylor and to help- “We at Taylor University Department ing students; they will help are grateful to the Lilly En- representatives will ensure that TU meets the dowment for its generous answer questions.