Brown Bulletin The Power of Photography Images of Homecoming The Cathedral: Complete A Day in the Life of JBU Students Winter 2008–2009 a publication for alumni & friends of JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY The Completed Cathedral 24 Brown Bulletin letter from the Winter 2008-2009 Editor Andrea Phillips JBU Staff Writers Rachel Fiet Student Life 14 Homecoming 21 president Anna Mulder Director of Design Andrea Phillips Lead Designer Hayley Smith “He is the image of the invisible God” Design Assistance Allen Dempsey Colossians 1:15 Troy Black features 10 The Power of Photography Dear Friends of JBU, Production Assistance Meagan Dees There’s a new major at JBU this year: Photography. Because photography is a powerful medium Anna Mulder for communication and persuasion, JBU faculty are particularly interested in helping students This Brown Bulletin is filled with images of life at John Brown University, from learn to be responsible photographers, not to mention excellent ones. images of an ordinary day at JBU to images of special days of celebration The Brown Bulletin is the official publication of John by Neal Holland such as the rededication of the Cathedral Group and Homecoming. Indeed, Brown University. It is published at 2000 West I expect that we will see more and more beautiful images of JBU as our new University Street, Siloam Springs, Arkansas 72761. 14 A Day in the Life of Students at JBU major in photography continues to grow. We trust that these images will convey JBU photography students put their skills to work, capturing images that represent an to you the reality of our life here together at JBU, a reality that is animated by average day in the lives of students on campus. our consistent commitment to educate students to honor God and serve others. by Andrea Phillips To submit story ideas, photos, feedback: It is a commitment seen in the images of students at work in the classroom, or Andrea Phillips eating together in the renovated cafeteria, or worshiping in chapel, or serving Director of University Communications children through our CAUSE ministries. It is a commitment that is also seen [email protected] in pictures of the faculty, staff, and trustees who have served JBU for 25 years or more and whom we have honored by inscribing their names in the new departments Alumni information: Cathedral plaza. Jerry Rollene 5 JBU in Focus And, it is a commitment seen even in the beautiful images of the restored Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Cathedral Group itself because these pictures represent how we have kept [email protected] 8 The Economy and JBU by Patricia Gustavson faith with the founder’s vision, not just for the buildings, but for the purpose of 9 Chaplain’s Corner by Rod Reed Christ-centered education at JBU. Admissions information: (888) 528-4636 Now, during the Advent season, we are also reminded again of the miracle of 21 Images of Homecoming 2008 the incarnation, the miracle that Christ took on flesh and became the “image [email protected] of the invisible God.” In Christ’s birth, death, and resurrection, we see God’s www.jbu.edu/admissions 24 The Cathedral Vision: Complete consistent commitment to redeem His people, even at the cost of the suffering of His son. Christ is the incarnate image of the love of the invisible God, and To submit alumni news and photos: 28 JBU Athletics “New Hall of Fame Members” by Anna Mulder and Simeon Hinsey His incarnation remains the reason that we continue to affirm “Christ Over [email protected] All” at JBU. www.jbualumni.com 29 Phonathon: Building Relationships, Pursuing Results Thank you for the many ways you support and encourage the work here at JBU. by Chad E. Cunningham May God continue to bless and keep you and your loved ones. For information about giving to JBU: www.jbu.edu/giving 31 Alumni News (800) 446-2450 Godspeed, 35 Flashback: Once New at JBU John Brown University provides Christ-centered education that prepares people to honor God Dr. Charles W. Pollard and serve others by developing their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives. O N THE COVER: Junior photography major Jeran Anderson Photo by Andrea Phillips jbu in focus JBU Creates Major in Renewable Energy Christian university.” This fall, JBU announced the addition of a Bachelor of JBU maintained its 86 percent student retention rate this Letters Science in Renewable Energy to its program offerings. year. With enrollment in adult undergraduate programs at JBU is the first university to offer a renewable energy 449 and graduate programs at 308, JBU’s total enrollment degree in Arkansas and one of only a few U.S. institutions for this year is 2,046. This is the third year in a row that offering a four-year degree in this field. Students can begin JBU’s total enrollment has passed the 2,000 mark. One Marriage Success Story Flashback Alumni Found the renewable energy program in fall 2009. “Renewable energy sources are becoming an important I had literally just sent an e-mail to our pastor when I decided I always look forward to sitting down with my Brown share of the mainstream energy supply in the United JBU Ranked Third by U.S. News to read the Bulletin. In an age where there is sexual addiction, Bulletin to see what is going on at JBU and, perhaps more States,” said Fernando Vega, director of the renewable marital problems, etc., my topic was a request for scheduling importantly for me, scanning the latest on alumni news. energy program. “Economic, political, and environmental JBU’s academic excellence was displayed in its recent a renewal of our marriage vows. The “I Do” article on weddings at JBU was very concerns are among the drivers contributing to this third-place ranking among Baccalaureate Colleges in the U.S. News & World Report I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1994 and was in interesting. In the Mick and Patty (Bunnel) Leibold rapid growth. JBU is developing this program and will South on the “America’s Best remission until 2006. The Lord has blessed us by helping wedding [in which all the be seeking to integrate sustainability topics into other Colleges” list. JBU’s assessment score of 92 places it Alan and me to become even closer than we were when we attendants were identified curricula to match the demands of this emerging trend.” among the top seven baccalaureate colleges in the country were married on December 27, 1975. I attended JBU during as JBU alumni], the flower JBU’s program in renewable (out of 319 colleges and universities). the 1969–1970 terms. I transferred to Cedarville College girl and ring bearer later energy will include courses in wind, “It is wonderful to receive outside affirmation of JBU’s and graduated from there in the spring of 1971. became JBU grads as well. solar, and biomass energy as well as academic and institutional strength, but even the best In 1977, the Lord took our twins to heaven before they were Jared Redyke graduated practical experience in designing, college rankings cannot always capture the commitment, old enough to live here on earth. We adopted our son Brian in in 1994 and Claudia constructing, and monitoring community, and excellence of the people who make up 1978 when he was seven days old. He is 30 now and is working (Benware) Ford graduated renewable energy generators. an institution. I am deeply grateful for the faculty, staff, in Tucson, Arizona. We adopted another newborn in 1987, a in 1998. Students will choose among one of students, and alumni who continue to excel in their chosen girl who was three days old. Our daughter has fought a battle Keep up your good work. three focuses within the renewable fields and who remain committed to serving others. They with Ankylosing Spondylitis energy degree: design, management, best represent JBU’s commitment to top quality, Christ- and had a hip replacement in Janie Bunnel Ives ’66 and international development. centered education,” Dr. Charles Pollard, university Brown Bulletin her freshman year of college. Tulsa, OK JBU’s renewable energy program president, said. She is now a junior and wants will study the growing worldwide to teach ancient history at the demand for conservation and energy college level. This would allow efficiency, increasing energy costs, KLRC Sets Record in Ratings her to work while dealing with environmental benefits of renewable a complicated disease. 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