April 3, 2009
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Alum speaks on sustainability Discussion covers energy consumption and environmental degradation By Stephanie Leis Staff Writer Tuesday was a Taylor homecoming when alumnus Stephen Johnson, former administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), came to Upland to speak about sustainability. A 1973 Taylor graduate who majored in biology, Johnson worked for the EPA for almost 28 years. He defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” and outlined four components that impact our world today: environment, energy, economics and security. Johnson said the U.S. creates 195 million tons of garbage per year, with
an individual accumulating about 4.6 pounds per day. Then came the convicting question – “How many of you would like to have the next garbage site for Indiana built next to your home?” A typical U.S. household spends $2,000 annually on energy, and the U.S. consumes 430 million gallons of gasoline per day. “We cannot maintain this pace,” Johnson said. “It is not sustainable.” Johnson also lectured on ways students could improve their environment. EnergyStar, a government program, identifies the top 20 percent of the most energy efficient appliances and consumer products. These products cost lesser, benefit the environment and help save money. Other options include purchasing compact fluorescent light bulbs, which save three to five times the amount of energy. “Just by changing a light bulb, we actually save enough power to actually power cities,” Johnson said. The second half of the lecture involved seven panel members from Taylor’s campus, who talked about how Christians are biblically directed to be stewards of creation. Junior Kristen Linner appreciated
hearing the panel’s view on why some Christians disagree on the importance of environmental issues. “Just because it’s associated with something extreme doesn’t mean it’s not an important issue in God’s eyes,” Linner said. “I just thought they had great insights.” Michael Guebert, professor of earth and environmental sciences and panel member, stressed the importance for the entire Taylor community to participate in sustainability. Guebert emphasized the need “to make lifestyles compatible with the concepts of sustainability for two reasons ... to make an impact on our personal and corporate lives, and simply as obedience to God’s command to be good stewards of all his creation.” “Dr. Stephen Johnson told us exactly what we needed to hear,” said Don Takehara, director of the Center for Research & Innovation. “The U.S. cannot sustain its current rate of energy and natural resource consumption and that each of us can and should play a part in reversing this trend. I look forward to working with students, faculty and staff to meet this challenge.”
SIFE, from page 1 Junior Amanda Wingers, a studio art major featured as an artist on ReadeAvenue.com, mentioned the “huge advantage” of getting to know others in various departments and making connections that last even after graduation. Wingers also appreciates the unique opportunity the art gallery presents. “To have a Web site that is marketed to an audience that is already contact-
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Alumnus Stephen Johnson, former administrator of the EPA, speaks Monday afternoon on sustainability. ed, already has a connection to Taylor, that is huge, just to already have that foundation set,” she said. Members of SIFE will be presenting the Web site concept and final product, along with six other projects they have worked on in the past year, at a competition in Chicago this Thursday. The art gallery site will be a keynote part of the presentation. Students are encouraged to visit the new Web site and support fellow Taylor students by spreading the word on
this new venture. Students are also invited to get involved in SIFE, which is expanding to provide opportunities and projects for almost all majors and provides a great opportunity for involvement and networking. “What we’re hoping to do is bring in people from all different majors, because with this project you have art, computer science, new media, business,” Salmon said. “SIFE is for everyone.”
Prayer Chapel wins award By Hannah Beers Co-News Editor
"I chose to pursue my masters at Grace because of the Prayer in Counseling class. I was very impressed with a school that put special emphasis on prayer. I have learned much about counseling, but I feel that I have learned much about myself. Even more important, by example, my teachers have shown how well Jesus has enabled them to love others. I thank God for directing me to this program.” Becky Stetson, Student Graduate Department of Counseling and Interpersonal Relations
t M.A. in Counseling t M.A. in Interpersonal Relations t Scripturally based t Focused on each student’s personal & spiritual growth
CACREP Accreditation The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body, recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHEA), has granted accreditation for the M.A. in Counseling Degree in Mental Health Counseling at Grace College.
Web site: www. grace.edu E-mail: macslg@grace.edu Telephone: 866.974.7223 200 Seminary Drive, Winona Lake, Indiana 46590
The Memorial Prayer Chapel has been awarded the 2009 “Excellence in Construction Award” from the Indiana chapter of the Building Contractors Association. The building’s contractors, Michael Kinder & Sons, and architect, Tim Bailey of Design Collaborative, submitted the prayer chapel as a new construction in the “under $4 million” category. Contractor Doug Kinder said the chapel’s spiritual and symbolic significance made it stand out in the competition. “When we submitted that, I said I didn’t know how we could lose,” Kinder said. “It’s more than just a building.” “Sometimes in life, quality is selfproclaimed — ‘We do things well’ — but it’s nice to have some external affirmation,” said Ron Sutherland, vice president for business and finance. The recognition is more meaningful, Sutherland said, because of the significant donations and service volunteered by the community. “It’s one thing to be paid a lot and to build the best,” Sutherland said. “It’s another thing to donate your services or materials and end up with the same recognition.” “Everybody knew what it was,”
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Kinder said, remembering the process of planning the building. “It was amazing how the contractors and suppliers stepped up and donated. We’re talking hundreds of thousands of dollars. I thought that was very cool.” Donors and volunteers were recog-
nized at the prayer chapel’s dedication ceremony, a ceremony that Kinder remembers as uniquely moving. The award is one more way of recognizing the efforts of the community, as well as celebrating the chapel and what it stands for.
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Taekwondo Intro
John, His Story
Chapel 10 a.m.
Dr. Mark Noll Visiting Christian Scholars Program
Aerobics Room, $2 fee 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Upland Community Church Free admission 6 p.m.
Easter chapel
Matthew Hurst
Spring concert Rediger Auditorium Free admission 7:30 p.m.
Chapel 10 a.m.
Senior voice recital Recital Hall 7:30 p.m.
Sounds & Chorale:
D.C. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Vespers Dr. Jim Spiegel “My Last Sermon” series 8 p.m.
7 Senior Art Shows
Wind Ensemble Free admission Rediger Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
Social Justice Dr. Richard Smith MMVA 002, 9:15 p.m.
Metcalf, Rupp, Zondervan 7- 10 p.m.
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tuesday Master Class with pianist Grace Fong Recital Hall, 10 a.m.
Piano Recital Pianist Grace Fong featuring Dr. Shederick Whipple, tenor Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.
IFC Concert Tallest Man in the World Student Union 8:15 p.m.
wednesday Chapel 10 a.m. Richard A. Seaman lecture Mr. James McCabe
thursday EASTER BREAK
after last class
Taekwondo Aerobics room, $2 fee 7 - 8 p.m.
10 Best Rock Songs U’ve Never Heard By Artists U Have Heard Dr. Jim Spiegel MMVA 002, 8:15 p.m.
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