ISSUE
02 SPRING 2010
MyBHUNews
www.beulah.edu
ALUMNI EDITION
Announcing our exciting partnerships with major universities in Brazil >> An International Executive MBA The business leaders of our time have made decisions that led our
integrate Christian principles and leadership in business settings. These
international economy into a bleak and difficult future. The world is
programs are designed in a modular format with monthly sessions, and
increasingly in need of business leaders with both a moral and ethical
BHU professors will be on-site in Curitiba and Goiania to teach some of
foundation. It is the combination of solid moral grounding, and sound
the courses. This bi-national coordination will result in a diploma that is
business principles that will lead the economies of the world back to solid
valid in Brazil and in the United States.
footing.
Alongside such traditional courses as Strategic Management and
In the Fall of 2009, Beulah Heights University (BHU) began a partnership
Decision Making and Business Communication, students dig deep into
with Centro Universitário (UDF) to bring quality Christian business
the moral grounding of how business is run through such courses as
education to the city of Brasilia, in the highlands region of Brazil. An
Ethics in Public and Private Administration, and Conflict Resolution. The
urgent need for accessible education, as well as the need for training
program format is designed to challenge the advanced learner,
specifically to help people succeed in their workplace lives, was identified
combining traditional course delivery methods with online learning.
by both government and business leaders.
Evening and weekend classes are scheduled so that students can keep
The International Executive Master of Business Administration degree
working – and apply the business principles as they are learned.
was designed for executives who require the rigor and depth of a
In addition, these students have the opportunity to travel to Atlanta. To
traditional MBA while maintaining a management focus within their
start the week off, the graduates of the first full program will join us
organizations. This program is imbued with Christian values while
during Commencement in May, and will march alongside our other
examining the fundamentals of business – thus filling the gap in the
graduates. Following that is a week-long immersion program, where
rapidly growing economy of Brazil. “It is with great pride, mixed with a lot
they will have a first-hand look at how businesses operate in the United
of hard work by teams in Brazil and at Beulah Heights University that we
States. Morning classroom work will be followed by afternoons spent
launch these historic partnerships and programs,” Benson M. Karanja,
within the headquarters of such internationally known companies as
Ed.D., President of BHU, said of the project.
Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, the Federal Reserve Bank, CNN, and others.
Two other partnerships, one with SPEI in Curitiba, and the other through IPOG in Goiania, is targeted to Presidents, CEOs and Pastors, and also
This will give an in-depth look at business models in Atlanta, as well as the opportunity to explore case studies from these headquarters.
MOST Training Conference May 13-15, 2010 BHU Campus
Missionary, Martyr >> Oscar P. Smith
Thursday 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Saturday 8 AM -3:30 PM Fee: $50 To register: call the faculty office and they will send you registration form: 404-627-2681 ext. 103 or 111 For more information on all programs and the conference, visit http://beulah.org/Content.aspx? page=missions
The newspaper article to the left was sent to Beulah Heights shortly after it appeared in the Atlanta Journal newspaper. It surfaced recently in the Alumni Office, so we take this opportunity to share it.
Trips for 2010 hosted by MOST Pre-requisites for all trips: Must be a Graduate of MOST program. If not, one can attend this year’s MOST program from May 13 – 15. Also, must have a valid U.S. passport.
We have recently been contacted by his son, Quito. He reports that his father, Oscar, met his bride while the two were on a mission in Columbia, South America. They returned to the United States after she contracted malaria. The two were then married, and the Whitlocks were involved in some way (he is not certain of the role they played) in the wedding. The Smiths returned to Mira Flores, Columbia, and had their son Quito there.
Honduras May 28 – June 5, 2010 Cost: $1150 Group size: 5 – 10 persons Team Leader: Pradeep Das, Director of Library pradeep.das@beulah.org Kenya July 30-August 16, 2010 Cost: $2800-$3000 Group size: 5-10 persons Team Leader: Bishop Zachariah Shahasi Phone: 678-334-0121 Email:bishopshahasi.4squarekenya @gmail.com
Quito is wanting to learn more about his father; if you have any information or memories of Oscar, please contact Sarah Matthews at the Alumni Office (404-627-2681, or by email at sarah.matthews@beulah.org.
Brazil August 6-16, 2010 Cost: $2000 to $2300 Team Leader: Dr. José Pezini; Destination: Curitiba, Parana State in Brazil Hosts: BHU Alumni Emilio and Denise Talamonte Phone: 678-992-3831 (Gabriela Emilia) Email: gabrielaemilia26@hotmail.com
Newsletter Team Sarah Matthews, Editor in Chief Deborah Chand, Supervising Editor Tenecia Fears, Contributor NaTanya Duffie, Contributor Moses Ngungu, Contributor Marcelo Silva, Graphic Designer *Articles and feedback may be submitted to events@beulah.org.
Picture on right: Beulah Heights University at about the time Mr. Oscar Smith was a student.
Alumni spotlight >> Charlotte Power
GRADUATE PROGRAMS • Master of Arts
Hobbies: Reading, although age has forced the bifocal issue Currently living: in Pocahontas, Arkansas. I like the rural living rather than the fast pace of city life. I also enjoy having a 10 minute commute.
Current job: Prof. of History at Black River Technical College in Pocahontas, Arkansas, for 15 years. Birth place: Paris, Arkansas Education: Hartford High School, Hartford Michigan (1973); Beulah Heights Bible College, B.A., 1976; Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Arkansas 1986-1988, B.S.E.; ASU; 1989 Masters of Arts in History; University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, 1994-2001) Ph.D. Family: Married to Paul Power, 1981 and we have one daughter, Robyn, born in 1982, and 2 grand daughters
The biggest challenge since leaving Beulah Heights Bible College has been to find my place in the world. I knew that I wanted to teach, but the question was what and how. When attending Beulah, my love of learning was ignited. The instructors had a wealth of knowledge that I wanted, too. I really, for the first time in my life, was good at school. Dr. James B. Keiller was a role model for continuing your education even after you had the job you wanted. He finished a degree while I was attending BHBC. It stuck in my mind. Of course, our classes at BHBC were all small compared to today. Beulah Heights prepared me for my own career as a teacher by giving me a solid foundation. I left that college knowing both the biblical principles in education, and how to be professional and succeed. Hard
work, doing dishes, serving meals, bus ministry in the projects, nursing home and prison ministries all gave me an education far beyond the books. I learned to deal with people. I learned to lean on God when things looked hopeless. “It is well with my soul….” There are so many, many lessons that I learned at Beulah I could go on and on. When I left Beulah I had no idea where God would carry me to in my journey. I am so thankful for Beulah Heights Bible College! I am an accomplished teacher. I have been named to Who’s Who Among American Teachers eight times, and I do textbook reviews. Bottom line, teachers at Beulah made me aware that I was a good student. No one had ever said that before. They took time for me. Now, as a teacher, I take the time to encourage students. Sometimes that makes the difference and challenges them to reach higher. Let me always be an encourager, look at the positive side and do my best always.
• Biblical Studies • Leadership Studies
• Master of Divinity • Master of Divinity • Leadership Concentration BHU offers Alumni advanced standing with 9 hours credit toward your degree; ask the Registrar at Jackie.Armstrong@beulah. org for more information.
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Tribute >> Dr. James A. Keiller & Board of Trustees The men in the photograph below were members of the Board of Trustees of Beulah Heights Bible Institute, now BHU. This photograph was taken sometime between 1950-1954.
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From Left: Rev. William Spencer, Mrs. William Spencer, Dr. James A. Keiller (future President), Rev. Harold J. Smith, Mrs. Harold Smith, Rev. Jack Vivian, Rev. Walter Gravlin
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Alumni Bookshelf The Passion of a Leader Dr. Benson Karanja With a forward by Ambassador Andrew Young Publisher: Mall publishing, 2009 Long ago and from far away, God appointed a President for this day. This is the journey from Kenya to the Office of President. Driven by the voice of God, Karanja accepts the call and destiny that God has placed upon his life. This book is highly recommended reading for anyone who desires to live and lead above the norm.
Christian value and positive language. Please contact Debbie Chand for more information at 404.627.2681 x128
Sisters on the Journey
or debbie.chand@beulah.org.
Betty Palmer & Mae Reggy contributors Mae Alice Reggy-Mamo, PhD Rev. Dr. Betty Glover Palmer SOJ - VP and Managing Editor Published 2010
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MyBHUNews Issue 02 - 3/2010 ALUMNI EDITION
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Upcoming BHU Events and Important Dates — Join us! April 2 — Good Friday (School closed) April 5—10 – Spring Break (School closed) April 19—24 – Last week of classes May 1 – Commencement (Held at New Birth Cathedral) May 13 - 15 — MOST program, on campus training May 21 – Campus Registration Assistance Day for Summer Semester May 24 — Summer Semester begins August 20 — Campus Registration Assistance Day for Fall Semester August 23 — Fall Semester begins
This book is comprised of short inspirational stories from the lives of nearly 40 strong women who have opened their private lives to the world: the emotional abuse, the disappointments, the sorrow and pain, as well as the joys and triumphs. These incredible Sisters have ventured into unchartered waters and written a literary masterpiece which chronicles their individual journeys.