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ecently, a representative from the Northwest Colleges & Universities Accreditation Association visited our campus to review our institutional progress.

He said that as he has visited colleges and universities over the years, he has usually found steady progress.

At Corban, however, he was astounded by the improvements we have made over the past 10 years. He had never witnessed such a transformation from an institution with financial challenges to one now on sound financial footing.

He also stated it was unusual to find a school where everyone was on the same page regarding the purpose of the college. Every person he talked to quoted the same mission: “To educate Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ.”

We are committed to: • Promote academic excellence through the intentional application of a biblical worldview, faith principles, and core values • Strengthen the teaching and scholarly development of faculty and the professional development of staff • Increase alumni, friends and parents involvement in Corban • Increase Corban’s enrollment and quality of students admitted to undergraduate and graduate programs • Expand Corban’s involvement, service and visibility in the local and Northwest community • Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of information technology, services and communications processes • Communicate the purpose, presence and image of Corban by refining and upgrading the core campus to create a “sense of place” • Enhance the long-range financial stability of the institution Truthfully, as a community of believers dedicating hearts and minds to God, we all view our commitment as a blessing of the Lord. We have undergone substantial change in our facilities and academic programs because we want Corban to succeed. And when we succeed, more students succeed and go on to make a difference in the world.

This year for the first time we have increased our total head count to over 1000, a significant milestone for our institution. The graduate programs in education and business have grown beyond our expectations. Next fall we will add a graduate program in counseling to prepare school counselors and those pursuing a counseling profession.

All of these examples propel us on the road to becoming a university. We aim to follow the Apostle Paul’s instructions: “Be diligent in these matters: give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.

Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers” (I Timothy 4:15-16).

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CORBAN STAFF Publisher Reno Hoff ‘73 Editor J. Steven Hunt ‘69 Writer Jenny Hirschfelder Contributing Writer Deleen Wills Designer & Photographer Corey Wells ‘08 Contributing Photographer Deleen Wills Printer Lynx Group, Inc., Salem, OR

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION President Reno Hoff ‘73 President Emeritus John Balyo Provost Matt Lucas Vice President for Advancement Michael Bates Vice President for Information Services Dean of Business Bryce Bernard ‘82 Vice President for Business Chris Erickson Vice President for Student Life Nancy Hedberg ‘93 Vice President for Marketing J. Steven Hunt ‘69 Vice President for Enrollment Management Martin Ziesemer ‘91 EMAIL President rhoff@corban.edu Editor shunt@corban.edu Undergraduate Admissions admissions@corban.edu Adult Degree Programs adp@corban.edu Graduate Admissions graduate@corban.edu Advancement Office mbates@corban.edu Alumni Office dwills@corban.edu

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Thomas Carlson ‘69 (Chair), Timothy H. Aagard ‘80, Timothy R. Baker ‘89, Darrell V. Beddoe, Daniel E. Brammer ‘76, James Carlson, Bill Crews, Loren Glass, Virginia K. Hendrickson ‘67, Anna Herrman, Curtis Horton ‘69, Stephen E. McBee, Donn Mogford, Pat Nicholson ‘74, Sheldon C. Nord ‘82, Paul B. Null ‘73, Michael L. Patterson ‘74, Douglas Pfeiler, Joyce A. Sherman, Erhardt Steinborn, Gus Suarez, Richard Whipps, Dan Wilder ‘75, Gary Williamson ‘86 ALUMNI BOARD Tyson Pruett ‘92 (Chair), Angie Alden ‘75, Eric Christen ‘91, Susan Canfield ‘75, Dan Hill ‘93, Michael Howden ‘81, Nathan Knottingham ‘03, Daryl Knox ‘96, Corky Lambert ‘75, Pat Nicholson ‘74, Michael L. Patterson ‘74, Brad Rudkin ‘91, John E. Storkel ‘79, Nancy Tollenaar ‘74, Jack A. Werre ‘78, Nelson T. Zarfas ‘82

Corban College & Graduate School is an independent Christian college offering 50 majors and programs of study, including adult degree programs and graduate studies in business and education.

Corban is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as sixth in the West’s Best Baccalaureate Colleges for 2009. Corban’s mission is to educate Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19-20).

Dr. Reno Hoff President

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CONTENTS

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Features

Christ-honoring Bible-centered People-oriented Excellence-driven Future-directed Are these your values too?

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8 Teacher Education Dedicating Hearts and Minds to God

18 Corban’s Milestones Significant achievements at Corban

23 Homecoming ‘08 23

Wrap-up and photos of class reunions and 2008 Homecoming

Departments 6 Faculty News Learn something new about faculty

17 News & Notes Stay up-to-date on campus news

14 Graduate Studies Furthering your education

19 Alumni Action Alumni news & events

15 Adult Degree Programs “Finish what you started”

26 Class Notes Reconnect with classmates & friends

Your financial support matters Consider giving a year-end gift and help to change lives.

16 Warrior Athletics Launching a new website Contact Information President’s Office: 503-375-7000 Academic Office: Matt Lucas, 503-589-8166 Adult Degree Office: Nancy Martyn, 503-375-7585 Advancement Office: Mike Bates, 503-375-7024 Alumni Office: Deleen Wills, 503-589-8182

We need your help in building these values into the lives of today’s youth.

Won’t you come alongside and invest in the future of our young people?

Business Office: Chris Erickson, 503-375-7011 Graduate Admissions Office: Tim Mooney, 503-375-7001 Marketing Office: Steve Hunt, 503-375-7591 Student Life Office: Nancy Hedberg, 503-375-7010 Undergraduate Admissions Office: Heidi Stowman, 503-375-7005

1-800-845-3005 advancement@corban.edu giving.corban.edu Use the envelope inside this magazine to return your gift today to Corban.

On the Cover: Educating teachers who are grounded in a biblical worldview is a part of Corban’s mission.

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Home Sweet Homecoming Alumni and their families from all over the U.S. gathered during Homecoming 2008 to reconnect with one another. For some, it was their first visit to the Oregon campus. Pictured here are the classes of `60 -`68 at their reunion dinner on Friday evening.

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Front row, (left to right): Mel Rosowski, Los Gatos, CA; Robbi Knaus Rosowski, Los Gatos, CA; Nancy Shull Tucker, Mesa, AZ; Sandra Dillabough Mossman, Flower Mound, TX; Roberta English Denton, Redding, CA; Koyce Morgan Miller, Concord, CA; Ruthie Edwards LaFreniere, Salem; Sharon Meadows Jarka, Salem; Marie Zarfas Smith (standing in for G. Nelson), Salem; Ric Fiol, Sacramento, CA; Phil Howard, Rodeo, CA. Second row: Nancy Martyn, Salem; Kay Newland Spingath, Salem; Mike Tucker, Mesa, AZ; Janet Baker Ott, Coarsegold, AZ; Judy Edwards Schaub, Salem; Dorothy Ruhlman Moore, Clovis, CA; Mary Alice Edwards Smith, Salem; David Miller, Concord, CA;

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Don Carson, Newhall, CA; Kenneth Jones, Moses Lake, WA; Karin Schoenfeld Jones, Moses Lake, WA; Janet Reape Hughey, Edgewood, CA; Roger Hughey, Edgewood, CA; Nancy Libbee Fiol, Sacramento, CA; Jim Myers, Camino, CA. Third row: Elaine Perry Timmerman, Bellevue, WA; Ruthanne Ruhlman Beddoe, Bremerton, WA; Nancy Mehner Ruhlman, Mt. Vernon, WA; Marilyn Coker Godwin , Orting, WA; Carla Becker McFarlane, Turlock, CA; John Henry, Hawthorne, NV; Shirlie Bong Moore, Salem; Bob Griffin, Rockford, IL; Kathie Colburn Boyd, Rancho Cordova, CA; Ruth Anne Nichols, Salem; George Massey, Moundville, AL; Loyd Lowe, Forest

Grove, OR; Doris Lowe, Forest Grove, OR; Linda Cummings Layton, Templeton, CA; Andrea Madsen Seefried, Ft. Collins, CO; Janice Hauth Myers, Camino, CA. Back row: Jerry Cudney, Sammamish, WA; Jo Stowell Cudney, Sammamish, WA; John Ruhlman, Mt. Vernon, WA; Jim Godwin, Orting, WA; Bill McFarlane, Turlock, CA; Lowell Brown, Ventura, CA; Jim Moore, Salem; Charles Smith, Visalia, CA; Jim Boyd, Rancho Cordova, CA; Cheryl Bender Jongeneel, Salem; Paula Hayes Wenell, Newport, OR; Gary Wenell, Newport, OR; Steve Mossman, Flower Mound, TX; David Spurbeck, Forest Grove, OR; Jim Layton, Templeton, CA; Jim Warthan, Roseville, CA; Richard Seefried, Ft. Collins, CO.

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Corban in Print Recent Books, Periodicals & Published Works by Corban Personnel & Alumni Speaking Matters textbook, by Dr. Marty

Journeying with God: A Survey of the Old Testament, Old Testament survey book

Trammell, Horizon Publishing House, will be available in January 2009. As his first speech textbook, the student/alumni cost is under $40, an approximate $30 savings over the current textbook. Each chapter relays a biblical integration of material and also some of Dr. Trammell’s favorite personal stories.

The Disciplemaker, co-authored by Dr. Gary Derickson with Dr. Earl Radmacher and published by Schoettle Publishing Company, Inc., is being published by Logos in the Libronix Digital Library System, a technology that delivers digital libraries of books and interactive study tools. This electronic format will be available soon. The hardcopy is available in bookstores including Corban’s own. The Disciplemaker is a commentary on the Upper Room Discourse in John 13-17.

for high school students by Dr. Greg Trull, Purposeful Design Publications, will be released this fall. Trull conducted two ACSI workshops for Bible teachers this fall in connection with the book. The workshops focused on effectively teaching O.T. survey courses and offered free continuing education credits for ACSI members.

Corban offered a graduate credit as well.

Three professors have been published in Salem’s Statesman Journal recently. Dr. Jim Hills articulated an opinion about changes during the economic crisis (see Perspectives, page 7). Human Performance Assistant Professor, Shannon Simmons, offered expertise in physical exercise recommendations. Simmons also writes for a magazine called Race Center NW (Portland) and a publication in Canada. Adjunct journalism instructor, Ellen Kersey published an article heralding Corban’s “hidden treasure,” the Prewitt-Allen Archaeological Museum.

Faculty News & Activities

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In September, Dr. Tim Anderson taught a Christian Worldview class in Amberg, Germany, through Corban’s study abroad program (AmbEx). He had eight students, four of which were from Corban including President Hoff’s grandson. He loved representing Corban’s faculty in Germany, interacting with quality students, and touring Vienna. He asks for continued prayer for this very strategic program and its leaders, Jerry Orr and his daughter, Kelley.

Jerry Johnson recently gave a presentation at the Oregon Technology in Education Network’s (OTEN) fall conference at the University of Portland. The presentation’s title was Educational Podcasts and Podcasting. The conference is for teacher education students at Willamette University, the University of Portland, Concordia University, Pacific University, George Fox University, and Corban College.

Also in September, Dr. Bryce Bernard presented a training seminar called Best Practices in Athletic Eligibility for National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Representatives.

in Sacramento, she repeated the percents instruction and led another in classroom management related to beliefs.

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Dr. Kent Kersey brought Dan Merchant and his documentary, “Lord Save Us From Your Followers,” to campus as a conversation-starter. The film takes a critical look at American Christianity. For more on the story see www.corban.edu/news/200809/1016Lordsaveus.html.

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Dr. Sang-Eun Dyer’s poster presentation proposal was accepted for the International Reading Association (IRA) Annual Conferences in Phoenix and Minneapolis.

In poster presentations, the information is conveyed graphically rather than orally. In February she will present in Phoenix.

Dr. Sam Baker has taught in a number of area churches.

In October he led a defense for “dialogical defense,” as a biblical approach to reach Postmodern culture, for thirtysomething adults at Salem Alliance Church.

Dr. Claudia Green presented a seminar in September to Sunday School teachers at Sweet Home Mennonite Church related to classroom management and teaching strategies.

She also led educators at ACSI events in October. In Portland, she showed how to teach percents visually, and Green

Professor of Women’s Ministries Lee Ann Zanon spoke in October for Emanuel Bible Church Women’s Retreat at the Hallmark Resort in Newport.

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Calendar of Events

HIGHLIGHTS

Faculty Perspectives

The other side of the scarcer coin

JANUARY 6 Orientation for new students 7 Spring classes begin 13 Adult Degree information meeting 22-24 BOL and Family Studies Online begins

FEBRUARY 7 Young Alumni Event 8-9 Corban Experience 19-20 Board of Trustees 24 Adult Degree Convocation 24 Adult Degree information meeting

BOL and Family Studies begin 28 Woman to Woman

— by Dr. Jim Hills

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everal years ago while getting ready for work I enjoyed some quick calculations about how much money I’d have at retirement, more than I would have ever imagined. “Let’s see, ten more years at 14 ½% per annum like this year, and—wow! Not bad for a guy who knows more about Walt Whitman than about Wall Street.” I’d be financially secure, not wealthy by American standards, but certainly comfortable.

Probably enough cash for a cruise or two, a couple of weeks in an over-the-water buré in Tahiti, a place I’ve wanted to see since reading Mutiny on the Bounty years ago, maybe a visit to Wordsworth’s cottage in England’s Lake District.

And Salem officials had developed a troubling habit of changing the zoning where I live at the edge of town. Suddenly a three-story apartment complex was banged together twenty feet away, and warehouses were planned for the sweet green fields across the road. If the market kept on this way I could think about escaping the rising noise levels to some peaceful acreage outside the city limits.

And I didn’t even have to do anything— just watch the numbers rise as my paper wealth grew by the month.

As the Trix cereal ads used to say, “Silly Rabbit.” Had I forgotten all the history I’d read, history that included accounts of repeated economic downturns following periods of overheated growth? Well, no, but I enjoyed reading economists who assured us that with the advent of the microchip the game was different. The old cycles had given way to unending economic growth.

And maybe to some degree I had begun to ignore what I knew most deeply: the dangers that accrue when our appetite for acquisition grows big enough to crowd out more important values. Jesus warned about giving our lives over to the pursuit of stuff—“bigger

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barns” in the parable recorded by St. Luke—all the while forgetting that our goods are not us, that they can easily disappear, and that trading our lives for things is a foolish bargain.

Thoreau put the issue this way: “Shall we always want more and not sometime be satisfied with less?”

In the midst of the cataract of news about failing banks and the recklessness of huge mortgage lenders maybe it’s time for me to be content with less: less space, less travel, fewer dinners out, more contributions to my church’s food bank.

Maybe it’s a good time for all of us to have a garage sale of the mind and spirit, to sort out who we are and what we most profoundly want and need, to let go of some of the gaudy economic furniture that has cluttered our lives and our thinking.

It’s likely that this economic crisis will force some changes upon many of us. And maybe that’s not all bad.

Jim Hills (Litt.D. ‘08) Dr. Hills is Professor of Humanities at Corban and teaches American Thought and Culture. He can be reached at jhills@corban.edu.

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Summer MBA classes start Winter Formal Spring Drama: Little Women Graduate Ed. early application deadline for summer ‘09 MBA early application deadline for summer ‘09 Spring Drama: Little Women Spring Break

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Adult Degree Online begins: BOL and Family Studies Senior Banquet Corban Connection Easter travel day Consortium Dinner Choir concert MBA final appl. deadline: summer ‘09 Band & Orchestra concert Final exams

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Class of ‘59 Reunion Dinner Commencement Decade of the ‘50s Luncheon

For full calendar, sports schedules or for general information on times and locations, see our website at www.corban.edu/calendars or call 503-375-7005.

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Learning is not an end in itself. Learning is a means to seek truth and reflectively consider a larger purpose.

Therefore, Christian teachers trust that God has purposed their teaching, disposition and heart of service as an instrument to cultivate student learning and inquiry.

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Teacher Education: dedicating hearts and minds to God

What makes a teacher effective?

No doubt, your own great (or ineffective) teachers immediately come to mind. Dr. Janine Allen, Corban’s Dean of Education, reports, “Research indicates that one of the most important factors affecting student learning is the teacher. Effective teachers make a difference with students of all achievement levels.” The federal No Child Left Behind Act, and Oregon State law continue to apply pressure for raising the bar and to seek highlyqualified educators. The state teacher competencies, which lead to licensure in the State of Oregon, evaluate three areas of teacher preparedness: knowledge (what to teach), skills (how to teach), and a set of professional characteristics that effective teachers consistently demonstrate teacher dispositions.

Corban’s educational approach not only meets the dispositions requirement, but more importantly, frames them from Scripture — a road less traveled by the higher education community.

Corban’s dispositions framework is made up of organized biblical principles and implementation that is developmental in nature. These two intentional components are “where the rubber meets the road” for achieving our mission for Corban-trained educators.

Outside of educational circles, a terminology lesson is helpful. Teacher training programs have named the dispositions, or qualities, they deem necessary for educator effectiveness. Measuring dispositions in the pre-service teacher, then, is accomplished by looking at his or her attitudes and patterns of behavior. These patterns of behavior, often called manifestations, are also named. The implementation of dispositions and

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“I love the accountability factor of dispositions both personally and spiritually: We are striving to be people of excellence. The dispositions give us the opportunity to self-reflect, and that makes us more available to be servants of Jesus Christ.”

—Dr. Janine Allen, Dean of Education

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manifestations at teacher-education institution is the protocol. So, a Dispositions Framework is composed of the named dispositions, manifestations, and protocol.

Corban’s Dispositions Framework holds four scripturally-sound dispositions, each with approximately eight manifestations. The desired dispositions are: 1) Commitment to Respect and Compassion for Others, 2) Commitment to Personal and Professional Growth, 3) Commitment to Moral and Ethical Integrity, and 4) Commitment to Developing the Qualities of Leadership. Inviting is an example of the

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manifestation of Commitment to Respect and Compassion for Others. By design, dispositions are labeled commitments to emphasize they are not necessarily personality traits, but choices.

Corban’s foresighted Director of Graduate Education, Dr. Roy Bunch, has propelled Corban’s three-year process* of developing its framework.

With his passionate and conscientious leadership, the education faculty has carefully examined each disposition through a biblical lens. “We’ve taken our time to develop the framework and protocol model so that it reflects who we are and want to be as teacher educators. We are being very

Teacher dedicating hearts Education: and minds to God intentional without making dispositions just another requirement for candidates to check off their list before licensure.”

Fifteen of our students who became licensed teachers in 2007 reported placement in schools upon graduation. Based on the U.S. Department of Education study of average class sizes in public and private settings, Oregon’s 2007 class sizes were the highest in the nation. Over fifty percent of our 2007 alumni obtained teaching jobs in Oregon, which translates to 1325 students taught by Corban-prepared educators that year.

It is estimated that by 2010 the average will be 4,000 students. This figure does not include the licensed Corban graduates who choose to stay at home with families or substitute teach for more job flexibility. Corban’s education alumni are having an impact.

Developers of the Framework have avoided proof texts because of their inherent danger of legalistic check-offs for each manifestation.

Instead, dispositions are founded on organizing biblical principles: looking to the needs of others, giving unselfishly, and prioritizing whatever is pure and lovely. Manifestations arising from core beliefs about one’s identity in Christ, rather than fear or achievement, connect educators to their learners, colleagues, and administrators confidently and authentically. They are free to be ambassadors of Christ through their professionalism, even in public settings.

Dispositions serve as the standard for Corban’s pre-service teachers, but not in a way that demands conformity. All socio-economic and ethnic groups embrace the dispositions, even if the manifestations are defined culturally. What’s

more, the dispositional-minded educator is more fully aware of the person God created him or her to be.

Assistant Professor of Humanities Tamara McGinnis, a member of Corban’s Education Committee, has seen the transformation of the Framework. “I’m not a proponent of ‘cookie cutter’ Christians. God has gifted us all uniquely.

As we give students a working understanding of the dispositions, it enables them to go into the classroom and manifest these biblical characteristics.”

Consider again the example of the “inviting” commitment. A gregarious, outspoken teacher might manifest this differently than a more reserved one. Nonetheless, the Commitment to Respect and Compassion compels approachability (the “invitation”) and impacts the learner, because it comes straight from the Christ-centered heart of the educator.

The organized biblical principles make the Framework sound. The Framework’s developmental protocol, then, puts wheels on the principles so they can move out into the world. At many teacher-education institutions, dispositions are assessment oriented. Faculty members evaluate their students much like mechanics might run diagnostic tests. In some cases, students may even be denied an education degree based on their results. Corban, however, has formed the Dispositions Framework to emphasize character growth throughout pre-service teacher preparation, and students learn to evaluate themselves. The goal of the developmental model is for “students to know and understand the desired dispositions; value the dispositions and consider them essential for

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“Teacher educators across the nation are focusing on dispositions of teacher candidates, and the renewed interest provides an opportunity for us at Corban to design a dispositions framework and protocol with our own biblical worldview, heart, and mission in mind.”

—Dr. Roy Bunch, Director of Graduate Education

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effective teaching; and manifest the dispositions in their classrooms as learners and teachers.” ** Self-evaluation is the first factor of this developmental protocol. At several pre-determined points in pre-service teacher studies, students vigilantly view the Framework and are given a self-evaluation assignment. Professors do not review these forms, but they are filed for students’ future reference at later self-evaluations. According to Bunch, student feedback motivated the filing system because students appreciated seeing their dispositional progress.

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necessary. The semester before student-teaching, candidates are brought to faculty members’ attention and any concerns are addressed. Two faculty members complete dispositions evaluations and hold a conference with the student if a deficiency is seen. This is done so that growth goals can be set. This intervention process can also occur any time a concern arises during a student’s tenure.

Dr. Bunch reports that two or three concerns were addressed last year.

Casual conversations are much more common, however, and are also continual. Between classes the professor and pre-service teacher may

Teacher dedicating hearts Education: and minds to God dialogue; candidates often challenge each other; and students regularly self-reflect. Dr. Bunch calls the Dispositions Framework a “language,” while Dr. Allen calls it a “reflective process.” It is both, and pre-service teachers at Corban are familiar with it. As a student teacher, senior Marielanne Cruz, recalls that dispositions were communicated effectively — she would even have liked a formal dispositional discussion with faculty before she started her student teaching.

The only recent criticism of the protocol is that formal conferences are only held when there is a concern. Some feel that students should be praised for the individual ways they manifest the dispositions, informally and not just in a formal setting. Dr. Bunch welcomes this evaluation process to the Framework and its formalization is promised. Evaluating the Framework is consistent with its developmental purpose.

So, in an entourage of demands to define teacher character traits, Corban has adhered to its mission. Rather, in its biblical pursuit of excellence, Corban’s instructional pathway leads through the Word, and then its Dispositions Framework. In doing so, the model reflects our stated mission: to educate Christian who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ. C

An Inside View on Graduate Education

Do you want to know more about Corban’s Graduate Education Program?

Learn about the Master of Science in Education or Oregon Initial Teacher Licensure Programs at this informational meeting.

Be our guest at the “Inside View” Tuesday , February 3, 2009 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. in Schimmel Hall on the Corban campus

*Corban’s Dispositions Framework Timeline: 2005-2006 developing Dispositions Framework 2006-2007 piloted Dispositions Framework 2007-2008 Dispositions Framework fully implemented **Dr. Roy Bunch, Corban College Dispositions Framework, June 2007.

To Register: Call 1-800-845-3005 ext.8145 or e-mail graduate@corban.edu.

For more information go to:

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Graduate Studies Programs “We get quality education from caring teachers who are experts in the field that they teach or work in.”

Captain Raymond Erickson-King

The choice for a Working Adult: career to classroom and back again

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he first in his family to graduate from college, Salvation Army Captain Raymond Erickson-King is the first of Corban’s Adult Degree graduates to complete dual degrees. He’s the first SA Officer to complete the College for Officer Training and receive a degree from another institution (Corban) simultaneously. Furthermore, he’s distinguished in his “dual career” as a Salvation Army Captain—a role which requires him to serve as both a local pastor and an administrator of its social services business.

Now the Salem native is close to receiving his MBA from Corban. The flexibility of this online program allows Raymond to complete coursework as it fits his schedule, so he and his wife, Captain Jennifer Erickson-King, can continue to serve their congregation and lead the Merced, California Salvation Army. This dual pursuit is no easy feat—he strives to be a successful student and an active career-andfamily man. Former spearhead for two different building campaigns of $2.6 and $1.65 million, 14

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Raymond says, “There’s a lot that is expected from a Salvation Army Officer.” Throughout the year almost 100 volunteers worked under Raymond in various capacities.

The accomplishments most precious to the Erickson-Kings are not numerical but relational. Recently eight donated brass instruments became the catalyst for Raymond to start teaching basic music classes like he was taught as a child: he learned cornet and came to know Jesus because The Salvation Army played outside his apartment one day. Named the co-top musician in his high school graduating class, Raymond also enjoys playing his horn for the 150-175 residents in the senior homes they visit each month.

“They like simple stuff. You don’t have to do anything extraordinary.”

Since the Erickson-Kings value their work in caring for their community, they chose Corban’s MBA program to help them serve more effectively. He has had a great experience in the Christian environment with

his professors who are not only professional experts in their fields, but also personable and available to each student. The greatest benefit of his coursework in the non-profit track has been applying its practical principles directly to his workplace. In the course, “Managing the Non-Profit Organization,” for example, he learned to implement incentives.

Facing the issue of low worker retention for The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign, Raymond instituted a lunch voucher incentive for workers who met their Kettle’s daily goal. The result retained more workers, and, because of this one simple change, Kettle funds increased from $30,000 to over $70,000 in one year!

So whether he’s mentoring officer candidates or managing the in-school Discovery Club for elementary children, Raymond feels blessed. As he earns his Master’s in Business Administration, it helps him accomplish his life-calling to preach the Gospel and meet human need without discrimination. He states that his graduate work has “brought more personal fulfillment for me that I never dreamed possible.”

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Representative Sherrie Sprenger: a voice of the people

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ometimes, major changes happen quickly. Corban graduate Sherrie Sprenger thought that finishing college at mid-life was a feat, and then God revealed another challenging plan.

On a Wednesday evening in January, 2008, she completed her “willingness to serve” form for a vacated seat in the Oregon House. The next day she qualified as a topthree “candidate.” On Friday at 11 a.m. she interviewed with the Linn and Marion County Commissioners, and at 11:45 a.m. she was appointed Representative of House District 17. With great humility, she hired her first staff member, and on Monday, Republican and Democrat Representatives ushered her to stand before the Oregon Supreme Court’s Chief Justice, Paul DeMuniz, who swore her into office. Representative Sprenger promised, “I believe in public service, and I pledge to be approachable and accessible to my constituents.”

Sprenger, who completed her Bachelor of Science with an emphasis on Business & Organizational Leadership degree in 2007,

isn’t interested in politics. She is interested in listening to the concerns of her constituents and being a resource for practical, common sense solutions. Representative Sprenger helps her constituents navigate the state agencies. Her time revolves around committee meetings, caucus meetings, and a floor session every day, helping people figure out the “how” of government. At the writing of this article, Sprenger completed a successful campaign to keep her seat in the November elections.

Sherrie’s experience is broad, including eight years as a deputy sheriff, chair of the Lebanon School Board, Sunday School teacher, wife and mother, and runs a business from home while raising her family. As she considered returning to work full-time, she realized she could “decide what she wanted to be when she grew up—all over again.” Once settled on Corban’s Adult Degree Program in Business and Organizational Leadership, she planned to take every management elective possible—that is until she took a Bible class with Dr. Herb Anderson. Sherrie

sat mesmerized by his Bible knowledge and soon signed up for 19 Bible credits… without taking a single management elective.

Sherrie appreciates the teachers she had and the investments they made in her life. In particular, she describes her immense respect for her instructor, Mel Galvin-Conrad. “She was tough, and I was scared of her! To put it in perspective, I once arrested people with guns, so I’m not easily intimidated!”

Mel pushed Sherrie to take her books and apply what she learned to reality. The program’s Chair, Dr. Bruce Merritt says, “There’s no denying we all have a need for firm direction sometimes. Mel provides that, and she’ll do anything to help you succeed.”

Degree in hand, Representative Sprenger now uses her knowledge and life experience as a public servant. Dr. Merritt describes her as “direct and honest, with great integrity and a heart to serve people.” She handles conflicts and demonstrates effective listening. She also values building rapport with other policy-makers.

“That’s how you can have the most influential voice for constituents,” she says.

“When you have their ear, you have their trust to explain how a bill affects your district.”

Still, she isn’t interested in politics. She is just finding ways to keep her pledge.

Do you know someone interested in completing a Bachelor’s degree?

Invite them to check out Corban’s online or on-campus Adult Degree Programs in Business & Organizational Leadership and Family Studies at our upcoming Information Session: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in Schimmel Hall on the Corban campus To Register: call 1-800-764-1383 or e-mail adp@corban.edu.

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Athletics launches upgraded website

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orban’s athletic department began its partnership with Internet Consulting Services, Inc. (ICS) last month and launched the all-new gowarriorsgo.com website. The site features a new look and enhanced features.

In mid-August, Corban’s Sports Information Office, in conjunction with the athletic department and college administration, signed a three-year contract with the Syracuse-based website design company.

Current ICS clients include fellow Cascade Collegiate Conference members Warner Pacific College, Northwest Christian University, and Southern Oregon University. The Portland-based conference also became an ICS client with the launch of its website in February.

“I am very pleased with the product and services that ICS offers to collegiate athletic departments,” says Corban’s Director of Athletics, John Nelson. “Their features dramatically enhance the overall look and functionality of the website. Warrior fans will appreciate the added information about all of our sports and athletes. It’s a real plus for our department.”

Warrior fans will now enjoy many new features to help them track their favorite Corban teams. They will have the ability to see contest outcomes with an all-new scrolling scoreboard and know all upcoming events on a monthly basis via its calendar feature. In addition, fans will soon have the capability of getting up-to-date scores and news sent straight to their cell phones. An exciting technological feature will be allowing fans to catch live, pay-per-view video action of all home volleyball and basketball games on their computers.

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NEWS & NOTES

Spring drama cast to present Little Women Plan to attend a delightful evening of family entertainment, Mar. 12-14 and 19-21, as Corban’s drama team presents Little Women, the play that tells the first half of the March family story from the novel of the same name. Corban staged Good Wives in 1999, a production which covered the last half of the novel. This spring, revisit the same lovable characters and see how the classic story began.

Tickets go on sale March 1st. Call the bookstore at 503-375-7035 to purchase.

Pastor/Youth Pastor Referrals If you are aware of a student that might be interested in more information about Corban, please fill out the form below and send it back to us. This will help us continue to enroll great students who will fulfill our mission of making a difference in the world for Jesus Christ. Thank you in advance for your contribution in this effort. Please feel free to call, write, or e-mail if you have any questions or comments: 1-800-845-3005 or admissions@corban.edu.

Prospective Name_ _______________________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________________________________ City_____________________________________________ State_____________ Zip___________________ E-mail_ _____________________________________ Church_ ____________________________________ High School_ ___________________________________________________ Grad Year_ ______________ Academic Interest(s)_ __________________________ Athletic Interest(s)_ __________________________ Comments (great baseball player, excellent musician, leader in youth group, etc.)_ __________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Referred By______________________________________________________________________________ Send form to: Office of Admissions, Corban College, 5000 Deer Park Drive SE, Salem, OR 97317

Photo courtesy Central Michigan University

News & Notes

Corban partners with Arbuckle Costic in library project

Corban is pleased to announce its relationship with Arbuckle Costic Architects, Inc., for building its new library, an estimated $8 million capital effort. The College chose Arbuckle Costic for its local presence, strong qualifications, and significant experience with both educational and religious organizations.

Working with the architect since July 2008, Corban is three-quarters of the way through the conceptual design and planning process. By the end of December, architectural renderings will be available. Library Planning Committee Chair, Vice President for Marketing Steve Hunt, values the renderings as a means to maximize fundraising efforts over the next several years. Corban administrators hope the library’s construction will be completed within five years.

The new library will be approximately 39,000 square feet. Built with as many green considerations as possible, it will link three vertical levels of campus, providing an optimal view of the city of Salem. Hunt voices the project’s importance: “The new library will overlook the city and be a visually significant building on campus. It will assist us in our expansion of program offerings and serve a growing student population. As Corban nears university status, the facility will not only enhance our program support, but will allow renovation of current library space for additional classrooms and offices.”

Questions or comments about the library project may be directed to shunt@corban.edu.

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Milestones 40th Anniversary in Salem 2009 Marks our 40 year in Salem! We are in the planning stages to kick off a year-long series of activities in recognition of that milestone, beginning September 2, 2009. Tell us your story! th

Anne Jeffers celebrates 80th birthday

The Road to Salem…

Did you pack your bags and move to the Salem campus in summer 1969? Can you believe that was 40 years ago? Please send your memories and any photos you might have as we would like to commemorate this momentous occasion.

Tell us about your Roommate…

We want to hear about friendships that grew in the dorms in Salem over the past 40 years— friendships that continued long after college days were over and are still going strong today.

Significant events along the way…

Were you a part of a touring music group; were you involved in the construction of the Jeffers Sports Center; or how about a service trip or project that changed your life; were you in attendance at a presidential inauguration (Younger, Balyo, Miller, Hoff); how about your most memorable or humorous residence life moment?

Send your memories to Deleen Wills, Corban College, or e-mail to: dwills@corban.edu.

Corban surpasses 1,000 mark

Corban recognitions Corban is currently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as sixth in the West’s Best Baccalaureate Colleges for 2009. Corban has been ranked in the top 10 in the West for the last seven years in that category, and is the only Christian college in the Northwest to be ranked in the West’s Top 10. Corban is also ranked third for Best Value in the West.

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For the first time in its history, Corban has surpassed the 1,000 mark in student enrollment with an official figure of 1,015. This is reason for celebration, and a confirmation of God’s blessing for Corban. Pray for us as we continue to grow and refine our path into the future to adequately serve these students.

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Longtime friends, alumni and faculty recently gathered to remember this milestone for former Dean of Women and current faculty member Anne Jeffers. Her ministry has impacted many people from the last three decades and she continues to teach in the ministries department.

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Freshman are among top 25 percent of their high school class (2nd) Combined graduation and freshman retention rate (6th). During the past three years Corban's freshman retention rate has been approximately 70 percent.

A 13:1 student/faculty ratio (4th) Corban also received national recognition by the Best Christian Workplace Institute ranking it as the number one Christian workplace in 2006 among similarly-sized colleges.

A student survey conducted by The Princeton Review lists Corban College as one of the best colleges in the U.S. western region. Corban College is one of the 129 schools profiled in the regional college guidebook, The Best Western Colleges. Corban is also one of only 10 Oregon colleges mentioned in the survey in the 2004 edition of Review’s annual college guidebook, The Best 351 Colleges.

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ALUMNI action Greetings, Alumni By the time you receive this magazine, our 73rd entering freshman class will be sitting in the same classrooms many of you sat in, learning and studying hard, developing new life-time friendships, and planning for their future.

You are a part of their heritage. Whether you were on campus in Phoenix, Oakland, El Cerrito, or Salem, I encourage you to stay connected with your classmates and us.

Deleen Wills, Director of Alumni Services

Alumni had the opportunity to reconnect with classmates and friends at Homecoming Weekend September 26 & 27 (see pages 23-25 for Homecoming details).

As a part of our mission in the Office of Alumni Services, we build and maintain lifelong connections between alumni, churches, friends and the college. But we can’t do it by ourselves—please help us to stay in touch by sending updates on your family, work, church, travels, and current mailing address, e-mail and telephone number.

Coming in the not too distant future: Young Alumni Event for Classes of 2003-2008 & Families Enjoy Warrior basketball, Saturday, February 7, 2009: women’s game at 5:30 p.m. and men’s game at 7:30 p.m. Free admission for you and your family— refreshments provided by the Alumni Office.

50-Year Golden Grads Invitation Class of 1959 and Decade of the ‘50s Reunion Our newest tradition continues with the Class of 1959 reunion dinner on Friday night, May 1. The Class of ’59 Golden Graduates will be honored at commencement ceremonies on Saturday morning. Following commencement, all alumni and their guests are invited for a Decade of the ‘50s reunion luncheon.

Decade of the 50’s at Commencement 2008: (left to right) Don Bierbower ’57, Cecil Williams ‘56, Lola Christensen Williams ‘54, Gaylord Johnson ‘53, Jan Bagley Bangs ‘52, and Hugh Wilson ‘51.

The Alumni Office has news for you!

We want to send you invitations to events and class reunions, and keep you current on alumni and campus news.

Sometimes we need to alert you to breaking-news in a way that is faster than snail-mail!

So, take a minute and send your current e-mail address to the Office of Alumni Services at alumni@corban.edu. It will also be posted in our online alumni directory so you and your friends can stay in touch.

You may also send in your information via the web by going to www.corban.edu/alumni/update.

Thanks for keeping us current with your contact information!

Got yearbooks?

Thank you for contributing to our collection of yearbooks! However, we are still needing to complete our set of yearbooks in the Alumni House. Do you have any packed away in your basement or garage collecting dust? Does your spouse or your sibling have extra ones? Please consider donating them to your alma mater.

Please contact Deleen in the Alumni Office at dwills@corban.edu or call 503-589-8182.

Years needed: 1947 1948 1949 1955 1958 1963 1964 1968 1997

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ALUMNI ACTION

Where did Summer Go? Another summer has come and gone, and alumni have dropped by to visit campus and see the new Alumni House. They are: Dan Smith ’81 & Sherry Moran Smith ‘79, Ceres, CA; Diane Moore ADP 00, Vancouver, WA; Tim Dillinger ’79 & Kathy McGee Dillinger ‘79, Burien, WA; David Larsen ’95 & Sarah Guthrie Larsen’95, Gig Harbor, WA; Dale Farwell ‘77, Phoenix, AZ; Brad Butcher ’96, Portland, Oregon; Brenda Schultz McGowan ’89 (n) and her children Joseph, Katie & Maggie, Lackland AFB, Texas.

Dozens of alumni visited during Homecoming McGowan weekend. Guests receive a Corban mug, license plate frame or calendar when they stop by the Alumni Office. Make the Alumni House your first stop; we’d love to help you rediscover your alma mater!

Alumni House ready for visitors during Homecoming.

2009 Corban College Desk Calendar on sale now!

Contact the Alumni Office at 503-589-8182 for your own copy of the beautiful Corban scenic calendar. As you turn a card each month, please remember to pray for your college. Cost is $10, which includes shipping and handling.

The Alumni Advantage Are you aware of the benefits provided by Corban for its alumni?

We want you to know about and utilize the valuable benefits that you can access as Corban alumni. No longer live in Salem?

No problem! Your Corban connection has no geographic boundaries. Check out the following list of benefits and take advantage of all that your alma mater has to offer, no matter your location.

• Corban magazine is sent quarterly to alumni: This free publication keeps alumni up to date on college happenings and provides scholarly and thought-provoking articles.

• Career assistance from the Career & Academic Services Center: List or find a job.

• Technology Center: Use of computers in the lab located on the ground floor of the Academic Center.

• Corban Facilities: If you need summer accommodations, a room for a business meeting or facilities for a wedding or reception, Campus Care can help. Corban alumni are entitled to use the college’s facilities at a reasonable rate, subject to availability.

• E-directory: Your link to other alumni.

• College Bookstore: Discounts on most items.

• Performing Arts Events: Event invitations for alumni.

• Use of our Library: Facilities include access to print and media materials plus computer workstations for researching electronic resources and study rooms. Stop by the desk on your first visit for your free library i.d. card.

Graduates of Corban, did you know your child can receive an automatic grant as a legacy child?

Landon Knox That’s right, automatic. No state schools can offer this, nor do most private colleges. Contact our Financial Aid Office at 503-375-7006 for more information.

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Alumni & Campus Events Thank You Corban Connection Ladies

Sports Reunions: Summer

Thanks to generous donors like you, phase one is complete and has enabled the music department to order its new risers. Next will be the funding of five student scholarships. Installation of a new staircase from Deer Park Drive to the Psalm Performing Arts Center is yet to be completed.

Corban alumnae gathered on Saturday, August 16 for a soccer match against the current student team. After cooling down from 100-degree temps, the ladies enjoyed snacks and a time to get reacquainted.

That evening volleyball alumnae played the student volleyball players and shared some refreshments after the game. One week after the women’s soccer reunion, alumni came in to play the current student men’s team.

Corban Connection Goal = $25,000

Ladies, please mark your calendars for Saturday, April 4, 2009 to attend the 42nd Corban Connection luncheon. You will enjoy delicious food and entertainment by students who will share their music and testimonies. Also, the wonderful ladies from Faith Baptist Church of Salem are creating a new quilt to benefit student scholarships.

They were so happy when their first donation auctioned for $1,600 that they have begun work on a second quilt to be auctioned in 2009.

Women’s Soccer Reunion: Back row (left to right): Wendy Trent Wadnizak ’02; Jolene Bassham Vandenhaak ’97; Kari Swenson Timmerman ’06; Sarah Muri Officer ’06; Holly Baird; Sarah Whaley ’08; Tosha Wilson ’07; Nicole Hickman ’07; Andrea Stout ’01. Middle row: Miranda Lilley ’06; Amy Ramos ’06; Kathleen Studenny Finch ’07; Katie Casebeer ’06; Haley Owens ’07; Charissa Hunter Bernard ’07; Sarah Laughlin Stokes ’08. Front row: Kari Schlange Forrister ’98, Amy Dale Palacios ’00.

Men’s Soccer Reunion: Back row (left to right): Benny Flores ’93; Mike Speten ‘97; Brent Anderson ‘98; Jason Staley ‘98; Eli Conlee ‘10; Christian Holst ‘98; Andrew Brown ’08; Aaron Conger ‘07; Quincy Neely-Gallagher ’08; Scott Marshall ’07; John Winters ‘07; Michael Sanders ’07; Jason Iverson ’99. Front row: Eric Branch ’09; Brett Bentley ’06; Jimmy Young ’07; Joshua Crain ’08; Nic Sedor ’02; Danny Agee ’05; Justin Karstetter ’05.

We are well on our way to meeting of goal of $25,000 by next April. If you would like to help reach this goal, please send your donations to Corban Connection, 5000 Deer Park Drive SE, Salem, OR 97317.

For more information please call 503-589-8182 or e-mail dwills@corban.edu.

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Sports Reunions Volleyball Reunion: Back row (left to right): Chris Neely Porter ’01, with son, Marshall; Ashley Lange ’08; Angela Moberg ’04; Teri Schneider ’03; Paige Stewart Glass ’00; Liz Howe ‘04; Marie VonGunten Roth ’92; Jen Krug ’92; Elisa Barfknecht Hunter ’98. Front row: Ashley Walbridge Rybar ’06; Becky Horn ’07; Nina Clanton ’07.

Elisa Barfknecht Hunter ‘98 and Marie VonGunten Roth ’92 of Salem get reacquainted.

Fall Alumni baseball and softball players came to campus on Saturday, October 18 to play current student teams. They all enjoyed a lunch together during a break between games.

Baseball Reunion: Classmates Lindsey Shimel ’05 with Kristen Meeker ’05 and son, Conner.

Back row (left to right): Jordan Emery ’08; Scott Fitchett ’07; Darren Johnson ’08; Dustin Purnell ’03. Third row: Zeke Clayton ’07; Bryan Baker ’99; Nate Mayben ’04; Justin Trammell ’08?; Jon Freeman ‘03; Brett Timmerman ’06; Erik Gillam ’03; Brian Nelson ’06; Sean Rybar ’06. Second row: Shane Riddle ’99; Jeff Uskoski ’00; Owen Frasier ’08; Rob Bovey ’05; Ryan Porter ’08; Beau Ratsell ’02; Daniel Flores ’09. Front row: Jamie McGraw ’08; Kyle Myers ’07; James Kilcup ’08.

Brian Nelson and Sean Rybar, classmates from 2006, both hit homeruns.

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Softball Reunion: Students and alumnae get ready for the game: Jennifer Davey Childers ‘08, Kelley Seaton Comstock ‘11, Lindsay Batey ’08 and Lindsey Shimel ’05.

Homecoming Weekend 2008 ALL-ALUMNI

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lumni from all over the U.S. gathered for Homecoming 2008 to reconnect, renew and rekindle friendships. Classmates from 1960-68, many staying at the Phoenix Inn Suites, got started on Thursday night with the welcome party and continued through Saturday’s events. Alumni enjoyed chapel, golf, a picnic, tours of campus, reunion dinners, and a reception in the president’s home. Alumni also cheered on the Warrior volleyball and soccer teams, enjoyed music, student presentations, an awards luncheon, and an excursion to the beautiful Oregon

Garden. The Classes of ’60-’68 had their reunion dinner in the Psalm Center and the Class of ’78 held their dinner in the Pavilion on Friday night.

During the Alumni Luncheon on Saturday, the Distinguished Alumni of the Year award was presented to Mike Patterson ‘74 of Richland, Washington; the Distinguished Young Alumni of the Year award was given to Dr. Cassandra Steed Terry ’00 of Redmond, Oregon; and the Outstanding Service Award was given to Dr. Bryce Bernard ’82 of Salem.

George Massey ‘61 of Alabama visits with Dr. Richard Caulkins, his former teacher and co-worker.

Dozens of alumni and their families stayed at the host hotel, Phoenix Inn. The Classes of 60-68 had a welcome party on Thursday evening.

Vice President for Advancement Mike Bates interviews Distinguished Young Alumni of the Year recipient, Dr. Cassee Steed Terry ’00 in chapel.

Students of the ‘50s and ‘60s enjoy a lovely reception courtesy of President and Mrs. Hoff in their home. George Massey ‘61 and his daughter Beth, who came all the way from England, reminisce with the Hoffs.

For the second year, Whipps sisters Julie West ’90 and Corinne Funderburk ’91 attended Homecoming.

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Homecoming Weekend 2008 ALL-ALUMNI

Dr. David Miller ’63 with Mike Patterson ‘74, Kathy Martyn Patterson ‘74, Nancy Martyn ‘68, and David Spurbeck ’64 on the steps of the Academic Center.

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Young Alumni of the Year recipient Cassee Steed Terry ’00 hugs Professor Greg Trull after his personal introduction of her at the awards luncheon. Dr. Hoff shares in the moment.

Friday afternoon golfers: Jeff Dunn ‘05, Marcus Bigelow ‘96, Nelson Zarfas ‘82, Jim Green.

Class of ’78 Reunion Dinner: Front row (left to right): Jerry Keller, Ruth Keller, Redmond, Oregon; Joyce Koenig Ferreira, Santa Rosa, California; Joel Loh, Portland, Oregon; Bonnie Jones Hills, Salem. Middle row: Karen Taylor Patterson, Boise, Idaho; Susan Wack, Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin; Jim Hills. Back row: David Patterson, Boise, Idaho; John Wack, Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin; Mike Glaser, Scio, Oregon; Shannan Glaser, Scio, Oregon; Jack Werre, Fountain Valley, California.

Thanks to Ruth Anne Nichols ’61 for growing and donating all flowers for Homecoming and for her weekly arrangements brought to the Alumni House and the President’s Office.

Provost Matt Lucas ’93 led a group of guests on a campus tour.

Kurt Garman ‘90, Karna Davis Garman ‘88, Julie Whipps West ‘90, Corinne Whipps Funderburk ’91 along with Alumni Board member Nathan Knottingham ’03, take a break after the hilly campus tour.

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Alumni enjoyed jazz performances by two Corban students during the Picnic in the Park overlooking the beautiful Willamette Valley.

Susan Van Cleemput Wack ‘77 and John Wack ’78 of Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin, enjoy the Oregon Garden tour. The couple also sang during chapel and at the Saturday awards luncheon.

Former president, Dr. David Miller ’63, of Concord, California, introduced and shared personal remarks about alumnus of the year recipient Mike Patterson.

Award recipients Bryce Bernard ’82, Cassee Steed Terry ‘00, and Mike Patterson ‘74 .

Dorothy Ruhlman Moore and Her “Girls”: Front row (left to right): Ruthie Edwards LaFreniere, Dorothy Ruhlman Moore, Nancy Mehner Ruhlman. Second row: Elaine Perry Timmerman, Shirlie Bong Moore, Sandra Dillabough Mossman, Linda Cummings Layton, Paula Hayes Wenell. Third row: Ruthanne Ruhlman Beddoe, Jo Stowell Cudney, Roberta English Denton, Karin Schoenfeld Jones, Nancy Libbee Fiol. Fourth row: Robbi Knaus Rosowski, Janet Baker Ott, Janet Reape Hughey, Sharon Meadows Jarka, Kathie Colburn Boyd, Koyce Morgan Miller. Back row: Judy Edwards Schaub, Carla Becker McFarlane, Ruth Anne Nichols.

Next Homecoming: Fall, 2009 Celebrating 40 Years in Salem Don’t miss next year! Reunions for the Classes of 1969, 1979, 1989 and 1999. Plus affinity reunion for Masters Touch!

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CLASS NOTES

CLASS notes 50s Save the Date: May 1—Class of 1959 Reunion Dinner May 2—Class of 1959 Special Commencement Recognition followed by lunch for the entire Decade of 50s.

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Bill Wuth ’62 of Woodstock, Georgia placed first in the 300 hurdles, for the 65-69 age bracket, at the Masters National Track and Field Championships in Spokane, Washington.

He and wife Cathy Snyder Wuth ’62 attended his 50th high school reunion in Idaho and while there, Bill participated in the Idaho Championships. He saw three people who recognized his Corban cap.

Elaine Wright Colvin ’64 of Bainbridge Island, Washington has taken three trips to India over the past two years during which she taught writing workshops and helped meet the needs of the poor in the area. Her husband Robert Colvin ’63 retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2007. They enjoy now having more time with their five grandchildren.

Mary Ellen Myhre Fisher ’64 and husband Richard Fisher ’74 both retired in June 2007.

She taught kindergarten in public and Christian schools for 40 years. Richard was pastor for 34 years, serving two churches in Oregon: Bethel Baptist in Aumsville, and First Baptist in Junction City. They have two daughters, one living in Washington and the other in Colorado, and five grandchildren. They moved to Colorado from Aumsville in July 2008 to be close to their daughter and family there.

Billie Jean Wickstrom Nash ’65(n) of Phoenix, Arizona has five grandchildren and one greatgrandson. She attends Desert View Bible Church in Phoenix and enjoys serving there.

Paul Eisentrager ‘67 and Dawn Dyer Eisentrager ‘69(n) moved back to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and returned to work at Calvary Community Church as Pastor of Church Ministries and worship leader. Their son-in-law,

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daughter Mindy, and their four children live nearby. Last summer their son Paul married and has a 10-year-old stepchild. His family lives in Calgary, three hours south.

Carolyn Groff Olson ’68(n) of Cameron Park, California retired after working 18 years for the Sacramento Bee. She teaches and serves as the pianist at Gold Country Baptist Church. She has two children and two grandchildren.

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Roy Jones ’71, and wife Nancy, plant and support churches in Coslada and Campo Real, Spain. They have been missionaries in Spain for 30 years. They recently returned from a trip to the States and were able to visit their son, Brian, daughter Melody and newest grandson, Owen.

Another son, Kevin, his wife, Mari, and son Javier live in Coslada and attend church with them. Son Keith, wife Debbie, and children Luca and Chiara, live in Italy.

Roger Ferguson ’72 of Ventura, California was part of the first graduating class at Pensacola Christian College in the Master’s Degree program for Educational Administration. His wife, Elaine, teaches 5th grade at Cornerstone Christian School. They have three children: daughter Dr. Lesel Dawson, is a professor at Bristol University in Bristol, England; son Dean lives in Ventura and works for Wellpoint; and daughter Leslie and her husband Felipe have three boys, Tomas, Lucas, Alejandro.

Andrew Robinson ’72 and Elda Coker Robinson ‘72 of Vallejo, California work at North Hills Christian School, a ministry of North Hills Baptist Church. Andrew is principal of 6-12th grades, Elda is principal of K-5th grades and was part of the team that wrote the ACSI Science curriculum for grades 4-6. They celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary in July 2008. Their son, Samuel ‘05, works in the I.S. department at Northwest Christian University in Eugene, Oregon.

Gary Bradley ’73/’75 and Lori Lamb Bradley ’77 are pictured at Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Gary is retired from the Marines and works in the Marine civilian unit, and Lori does a variety of ministries including elder care. They have two adult sons, and welcomed their first

grandchild, Kaida Jayde, born September 16, 2008. While attending a conference in Virginia, alumni director Deleen Wills attended Atlantic Shores Baptist Church and had lunch with the Bradley’s at one of their favorite spots, Panera Bread, followed by a tour of the area.

Diane Roggenstein Chavez ’73(n) of Santa Ana, California is representing Palm Harvest Church as a ministry coach on its “Response Team.” They provide safe wells (in Jesus’ Name) for villagers in Tanzania, Africa.

Wendell Garner ‘73 of Los Molinos, California with his wife, Peggy, spent a month this summer volunteering at the conference center in Cannon Beach, Oregon. Peggy worked with landscaping, and Wendell helped construct a new administration/dorm building for the Ecola Bible School.

Janard Gossner ’76 and Debbie Hanan Gossner ’77 of Papua, New Guinea praise God for 20 years with Wycliffe Bible Translators working on the Bible translation project with the Edolo people. So far, the books of Ruth, Mark, Acts, and John I, II, III have been put in the hands of the people. While traveling in the U.S. they were able to be present for the graduation of their youngest daughter from Houghton College in New York.

Mark Durham ’78 and Annette Stepp Durham ’78 have lived in Idaho for the past 22 years. Mark is an airline pilot and owns a small business. Annette is a school counselor and works part time for a local charter school. They both enjoy golf, tennis and the great outdoors.

Daughter Rachel Durham-Cozby ’04(n) works in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as a physical therapist.

David Summers ‘78 of Bexley, Ohio is an English instructor at Capital University in Columbus. He teaches a variety of English classes, and every other May, leads a group of students in a two-week study-abroad program in England.

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Glenn Sergeant ‘82 and Belinda Schaap Sergeant ‘78(n) of Enid, Oklahoma celebrated 30 years of marriage June 17, 2008 with a trip to Mt. Rushmore, South Dakota. Glenn

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remembers, “it was on the campus of Western Baptist College that Belinda accepted my proposal—I have been blessed ever since.”

They have three children: David at University of Texas, graduate school with a pharmacy major; Ben, at Angelo State University, with a physical therapy major; and Leah a high school senior in their hometown of Alamogado, New Mexico.

Shaula Serdahl Coulson ’83(n) of Salem is a nurse at Kaiser Permanente. Daughter Claire and her husband, Jeremy Clubb, had their first child. Shaula enjoys volunteering as Corban’s theatre costumer. Special note: the current student actors are deeply thankful for her talent and hard work and say “Shaula is a big part of ‘making the show,’ and we’re blessed to have her with us.”

Laureen Allen Held ‘85 of Portland completed her M.A. in School Counseling at George Fox University and will begin her internship in Camas, Washington this year. She is a PartyLite consultant and loves doing home shows.

Her husband, Jay, teaches Pastoral Studies at Multnomah University in Portland and has been an interim pastor at Journey Community Church in Camas, Washington.

Todd Pynch ‘87 and wife Martha of Aumsville, Oregon celebrated their 25th anniversary February 2008. They have two children: Cari (16) and Andrew (8). In January 2003, the couple launched Crisis Chaplaincy Services where Todd serves as Executive Chaplain.

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Scott Miller ’91 was inducted as Senior Pastor of Willamette Community Church in Albany on July 13, 2008. He is married to Angela Patton Miller ’92, and they have three children. His parents are former WBC president Dr. David Miller and Koyce Morgan Miller, both of the class of 1963. Brother Mike Miller ’94 is a member of the Corban faculty, and he and wife, Katie ’94, and their children live in Albany. Dr. Miller, senior pastor at Walnut Creek Baptist Church in Walnut Creek, California, presented a challenge to the church

body. He said, “There is no greater joy than knowing that your children and grandchildren are walking with God.” He spoke about Scott’s life as a child, young adult, husband and father. Other close friends attending were Mike Mellison ’92, Sacramento, California; Justin Greene ’93, Salem; Jason Dorsey ’91, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Kristin Kenyon Ziemer ’92 and husband, Gerald, serve with Titus International in Romania, assisting local churches, running youth ministries/ camps, and planting churches. They have four children: Michael, Corina, Zachary and Brianna.

Brad Butcher ‘96 of Hillsboro, Oregon earned an M.A. from Multnomah University and in 2001 served as associate pastor at Grace Point Community Church in Tigard, Oregon. He has also served as college & career pastor at Greater Portland Bible Church; campus pastor at Seacoast Community Church in Charleston, North Carolina; employed by the Luis Palau Next Generation Alliance as evangelism trainer and Luis’ personal assistant. Brad is currently president of his evangelistic ministry, Passion4People International. He married Jennifer Marie Mercier of Auburn, California, February 7, 2004. They have two daughters: Chenai Mwoya, born December 29, 2005 and Amelia Denise, born February 12, 2008.

Kerri Schlange Forrister ’98 of Palo Cedro, California and her husband, Travis, and his

family own Forrister Dental Lab, Inc. Kerri works at Enterprise High School and was nominated into the Athletic Hall of Fame. She and Travis stay busy with home projects, church events, and activities with their children, Baylee and Khloe.

Jason Martin ’99 and Elisa Shubin Martin ‘00 of Escondido, California live on an avocado ranch. Jason is worship pastor at Riverview Church in Bonsall, California, and Elisa is working on her Masters in Education Administration. Children are Halle (6), Braedon (4), twins Ella and Lola (2).

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Jeremy Gange ’00 is senior pastor of Labish Center Community Evangelical Church in north Salem. He and his wife, Mallory, moved from Albany to Salem in October 2008.

Aubrey Dickson Dobrkovsky ’02 earned her Master’s in Counseling from George Fox University. She works for a hospital as a counselor and also owns her own practice at Harbison House in Salem. Her husband, BJ, is a math teacher and boys’ basketball coach at Sprague High School.

Jessica Hallimore Garcia ‘02 of Brea, California works in the Human Resources Department of Biola University. She and her husband, Joaquin, serve together as leaders in the college ministry and recently purchased their first home.

Jason Merrel ’02 of Salem is an instructional aide at Sprague High School. He is enjoying his second year as assistant director of Corban’s fall play, Twelfth Night.

Mark Taylor ’03 and Amy Everett Taylor ‘03 moved to Winters, California from Denver, Colorado. They have two daughters, Emma and JulieAnn. Mark graduated with honors from Denver Seminary with a Master of Arts on May 17, 2008. There he received a Biblical Languages Award as well as a Zondervan Publishing House Biblical Languages Award for outstanding performance in Greek. Mark is also listed in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

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John Hagensen ‘05 of Tempe, Arizona was a pilot for two years with Delta. He is now doing outside sales for an advertising agency and studying for his series six and seven exams.

He hopes to take advantage of an offer of partnership at a financial services firm. John and his fiancé plan to marry in January 2009.

Angela Charles ‘06 of Renton, Washington started teaching second grade this year at Endeavor Elementary School in the Issaquah School District. She is also working to get her online Master’s in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis on reading.

Kelly Fleener Martin ‘06 of Salem joined the Salem-Keizer branch of Prudential Real Estate Professionals as a broker.

Eric Fiegi ’06 of Medford, Oregon and Jeff Dunn ’05 of Salem, concluded their professional basketball seasons. Eric finished his third season overseas with Kecskemeti Univer KSE of the Hungary – A Division. He looks to return to Europe for another season. Jeff completed his third season in the International Basketball League with the Edmonton Chill. He plans to play the next season with the Salem Stampede.

Tricia Breiter ’08 of Salem is Lead Youth and Outreach Worker at HOME Youth and Resource Center Community Action Group in Salem.

Melissa Collings ‘08 of Vancouver, Washington is serving as a nanny for Makarios (an educational faith-based ministry) and assisting teachers in the school for Haitian and Dominican villages.

Michelle Howden ’08 teaches kindergarten and afternoon K-5 music at Sonshine Elementary School in Salem.

Carol Jones ’08 is taking classes at Liberty University School of Law in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Courtney McLain ’08 is a Youth and Family Consultant at Catholic Community Services in Salem.

Down the Aisle Elizabeth Anne Corman ’97 married Matthew Daniel Marsh in Troutlake, Washington on July 5, 2008, and honeymooned in Maui. They now live in Englewood, Colorado where Elizabeth is a staffing consultant, and Dan is a partner in

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a CPA firm. They enjoy hiking, fishing and the beautiful mountains, and attend Grace Community Church in Englewood.

Lorraine Bagge ’99 Corman/Marsh married Nic Sherman on September 22, 2007 at the Bagge Gardens in Mosier, Oregon.

They honeymooned in Maui, Hawaii and then settled into their lives Bagge/Sherman in Independence, OR. Daughter Katie Brooks Sherman was born June 30, 2008.

Christopher James Cleaver ’02 and Sarah Jean Chambers ’04 of Gresham, Oregon were married July 22, 2007.

Jessica Hallimore ’02 married Joaquin Garcia on August 4, 2008 in Whittier, California. The couple met at church and now reside in Brea. Jessica works in the Human Resources Department of Biola University and Joaquin Hallimore/Garcia works for Capitol Group and plans to go into full-time ministry in a few years. They purchased their first home and enjoy the beach, entertaining friends and serving together as leaders in their church’s college ministry.

Katie Eick ’03 married Adam Karnes ’08 September 12, 2008, at Green Villa Barn in Independence, Oregon. Katie is an office manager at Select Impressions and Adam is Eick/Karnes a journeyman electrician for Shiloh Electric. Katie and Adam attend Bethany Baptist Church in Salem.

Hollie Marie Lay ’03 married David William Carlile in Silverton, Oregon on July 12, 2008.

Hollie is a teacher and David works for the Galt Foundation. The couple honeymooned on the coast and live in Silverton.

Kathleen Studenny ’04 and Andrew Finch ’05 were married at Grace Community Church in Gresham, Oregon July 12, 2008.

Andrew’s father, Pastor David Finch ’73, led the ceremony.

Included in the wedding Studenny/Finch were bridesmaids Andrea Hansen ’06 and Katie Casebeer ’06; groomsmen Sam Robinson ’05, Ben Preston ’05, Steve Leckvold ’05, Dave Bertolini ’04, Jordan Newton ’07; guest book, Shelby Dickman ’06; gift table, Bethany Froese ’06; and videographer, Chris Preston ’08. Amy Ramos ’06 and Nicole Hickman ’07 assisted.

Linda Madison ’05 married Noel Daniels ’07 May 11, 2008 in Kellogg, Oregon. They reside in Louisville, Kentucky where Noel is in the Master’s of Divinity program at Southern Baptist Theological Madison/Daniels Seminary. Linda is involved with The Seminary Wives Institute.

Erin Woodley ’06 and Michael Shrifter were married August 23, 2008. Erin works as a pharmaceutical sales representative for Schering-Plough in Portland. Michael is finishing his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Pacific University.

Aaron Conger ’07 and Jessica Nicole Earl ’07 were married May 9, 2008 in Keyport, Washington.

The wedding party included Emily Jacobson ’06(n), Stephanie Louvier ’08, Nicole Johnson Earl/Conger ’07, Jordan Newton ’07 and Kevin Furman ’08. The couple honeymooned in Cancun. Jessica works in Seattle for Alaska

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Airlines, and Aaron works as a personal trainer at 24-Hour Fitness in Seattle. He took the MCATS and plans to apply for medical school in fall, 2009.

Nathaniel Messick ’07 married Katie Sullivan on June 28, 2008 in Puyallup, Washington.

Corban students in the wedding party included Jeffrey Brown ’10 and Charles Anderson ’10. Nathan is an accountant for a CPA firm, and Messick/Sullivan the couples live in Spokane, Washington. Katie is a senior at Eastern Washington University. Among the guests was Hollie King ’09.

Lyndsey Hawk ’07 and Andrew Brown ‘08 were married August 10, 2008 in Jacksonville, Oregon at Bybee’s Historic Inn. Bridesmaids included maid of honor Karyn Allen ’09, Kari Swenson Timmerman ’06, and Sarah Muri Officer ’06. Groomsmen included best man Hawk/Brown Josh Crain ’08, Nic Sedor ’02, Michael Turner ’08, Derek Strokes ’08 and Darren Johnson ’08. The couple honeymooned in Los Barriles, Mexico, and now live in Salem.

Andrew works as a web designer in McMinnville’s Gearbox Studios, and Lyndsey works as an Instructional Assistant at Mary Eyre Elementary School and coaches high school soccer at McNary.

Lexie Lynn Black ’08 and Christopher Lloyd Zuver ’09 were married August 9, 2008 at The Intimate Gardens in Moses Lake, Washington.

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Michelle Fitts ’08 married Jon Cramer May 24, 2008 at Camp Gilead in Carnation, Washington. They live at the camp while Jon pursues camp ministry. She is an accountant at Rowley Properties, a property management company.

Dan Anderson ’08 and Stephanie Hallman ’08 were married on May 24, 2008 in Sandy, Oregon. Corbanites in their wedding party included Matt Oakes ’08, Natalie Reister ’08, and Jonathan Sanford ’09.

The couple went Hallman/Anderson to Palm Springs, California on their honeymoon. They live in Clackamas. Stephanie works as the promotions director for a non-profit Christian ministry, Eternal Perspective Ministries, in Sandy and Dan works through a temporary agency in Portland.

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Emily Bryson Forbes ‘96 of Salem married Aaron James Forbes on August 25, 2007.

Daughter Grace Marie was born March 13, 2008. Emily works at West Salem High School as the registrar and attends Court Street Christian Church, where her brother, Ben Bryson ‘93, is senior pastor. 1

Jerry Gardner ’99 and wife Megan of SedroWoolley, Washington welcomed Jerry Edward Gardner III (Trey) May 16, 2008. Trey was 8 lbs., 7 oz. and was 21¾ inches long. Jerry teaches PE, coaches basketball and serves as a volunteer firefighter. 4 Lisa Winters Engelman ‘00 of Vancouver, Washington and husband Stephen welcomed their son Luke Daniel born January 26, 2008. He weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz and was 20.5 inches long.

Lisa’s sister, Kristen Winters ’12, is a freshman at Corban. 5 Cassandra Steed Terry ’00 and husband, Will, of Redmond, Oregon welcomed Tabitha Nicole Terry July 21, 2008. Tabitha weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz and was 21 inches long. Cassee is a veterinarian in Redmond, and Will is a construction framer. 6 Matt Garvin ’01 of Keizer, Oregon teaches adult Sunday school at Valley Baptist Church in Perrydale and his wife Vickie Neilsen Garvin ‘97 is involved with the women’s ministry team. They have four children: Katie (11), Heidi (5), Evelyn (3) and James, born February 20, 2008. 7 Rebekah Borges Glass ‘01(n) and husband Cameron of Spokane, Washington had their first child, Peyton Cooper, on April 2, 2008.

Rebekah works as the lead paralegal at an intellectual property law firm. Cameron is building a photography business. Tom Borges ’03 and wife Angela Mullen Borges ‘03, recently had a baby, too, so Peyton will have a cousin his same age. 8 Tom Borges ’03 and wife Angela Mullen Borges ‘03 of Vancouver, Washington welcomed daughter, Mae, in June 2008. 9 Katie Lehner Braddock ’03 and husband Eric welcomed Penelope Rose born June 19, 2008.

She weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz. and was 20 inches long. They lived in Wyoming and Colorado before moving to Aloha, Oregon. 10

Shauna Riggs Webb ‘96 and husband Casey of Nampa, Idaho announce the birth of their fourth daughter Bethany Isabelle, born in 2008.

Casey graduated from nursing school in June as an RN. 2

Michael Roberts ’03(n) and wife Rachel Swenson Roberts ’03 of Bandon, Oregon welcomed Evah Marie on November 27, 2007.

Evah joins older brother Micah (3). Mike works for the USDA, and Rachel is a full-time mom. 11

Don Rich ’98 and wife Christina of Modesto, California, welcomed Emily, born January 8, 2008.

Don works at the Safeway corporate headquarters in Pleasanton, and Christina is an adoption counselor for Bethany Christian Services. 3

Dan Steiner ’03 and wife Anna of Salem welcomed Cambria Lynn born December 17, 2007. She has two older brothers, Josiah and Micah. 12

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Jackie Lyon Backus ‘05(n) and husband Aaron welcomed daughter Taylor Susan born March 19, 2008, weighing 7 lbs., 12 oz, measuring 20 inches. They live in Eagle Point, Oregon. After graduating from Southern Oregon University, Jackie now works as a business manager at Radio Medford part-time and is able to stay at home with Taylor. Aaron is a firefighter/paramedic for Jackson County Fire District #3. 13 Justin Officer ’06 and Sarah Muri Officer ’06 welcomed Sterling Wade on June 8, 2008.

Sarah works part-time in Admissions at Corban, and Justin is in his third year as Resident Director of Davidson Hall. They attend Bethany Baptist Church in Salem. 14

With the Lord Norma Jean Arkes Christensen ‘57(n) of Fullerton, California went home to be with her Savior peacefully in her sleep November 1, 2008.

Ruth Mary Brown Pittman ‘57 of Buffalo, Missouri passed away at age 85 on July 31, 2008. The service was held at Berean Baptist Church in Bolivar.

Beatrice Pearl Daly Henry ’60 of Hawthorne, Nevada died May 28, 2008. She served with Continental Baptist Missions for 26 years. She was a missionary serving in Cold Lake and St. Paul, Alberta, Canada, Perkins, and Hessel, Michigan, concluding missionary service in Suisun/Fairfield, California. She was a pastor’s wife in Escanaba, Michigan, Campbell, CA, and Hawthorne, NV. Besides those full-time areas of service, she was also a teacher’s aid, freelance writer, project planner for a seminar company, lifestyles editor for a local newspaper and an EMT. In all of her church ministries, she formed choirs, taught piano and worked diligently with desktop publishing.

She was a cancer survivor and wrote of her discovery, surgery and recovery in the life-style section of the newspaper over a period of several weeks. She is survived by her husband John Arden Henry ’64; daughter Patti; sons Samuel and Dan. Daniel Carl Dahlke ’81(n) of Royal City, Washington passed away on March 9, 2008 at age 59 from a heart attack. During the winter of 1977 he attended WBC and met his future wife, Susan Johnson ’77; they married December 30, 1978. He and Susan devoted

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themselves to having a godly relationship and eventually raised four children. He was involved in his local church family and served as a Sunday school teacher for many years at First Baptist Church of Royal City. He also encouraged the saints at First Baptist Church of Warden and numerous others who attended small Bible studies in the area. One of Dan’s favorite verses was II Cor. 5:21: “For He hath made him, who knew no sin, to be sin for us, that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.” Kenneth Ray Smith ADP ’97 of Salem died at age 46 on September 2, 2008. Ken was a German Linguist for U.S. Army Intelligence. The last ten years he worked for the Department Smith of Human Services for the State of Oregon. He enjoyed drinking teas, which he sampled from all over the world, listening to opera, reading and cooking. He is survived by his wife Bonnie, son Joshua, daughter Alessa, and three brothers.

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Class Notes Policy It is the practice of Class Notes not to print pregnancy or engagement announcements, due to the time between receiving such information and the publication dates. Corban magazine reserves the right to edit or omit any information submitted.

Graduation Year: If you were a student for one year or more, you are considered an alumnus or alumna of the Corban/Western Baptist College family. The Alumni Office records it as in this example: if you entered in fall 1981, attended three years and left in 1984 but didn’t graduate, you are associated with the class of 1985 because that’s the 4-year graduation date of your fellow classmates. If you don’t want to be listed with your 4-year class, please let the Alumni Office know. Having you listed in the correct class year is important, because we want you to receive your class reunion invitations!

Non grad (n): signifies alumni who didn’t graduate.

Adult Degree (ADP): signifies alumni who graduated from the Adult Degree Programs.

With the Lord: submissions must be accompanied by a copy of a newspaper obituary or funeral home notice.

We reserve the right to edit for space and clarity. _______________________________________________ This issue of Class Notes consists of items submitted between July 1, 2008 and October 23, 2008. Deadline for Class Notes for spring 2009 issue is February 1.

Identify one member of this Missionary Gospel Team from 1970 and you could win…

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What could be easier?

Correctly identify just one of the three young women, and you could win a nice prize from the Alumni Office. If you know more than one, be sure to tell us. Grand prize to a person who can identify the pianist.

To be eligible to win: Call Deleen Wills at 503-589-8182 or e-mail dwills@corban.edu with your answer.

Be sure to provide your name and address. You don’t have to be the first contestant to win. When all of our responses are in, we’ll draw two names from the correct answers. Deadline is January 15, 2009.

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Updates Please Please send us any updated personal and/or family information that may have changed since you were in contact with us last. Please go to www.corban.edu/alumni/update to send your updated information.

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We’d like to know about your growing families and see their new faces! Send your photos and birth announcements and receive a gift from the Alumni Office.

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A Living Trust will benefit Corban

M

eet Ed and Blossom Fischer who are

type of education to Christian students, the

long-time supporters of the College

Fischers have designated the College as a recipient

and its mission. They understand the

of a certain percentage of their estate, through

importance of a rigorous college education with a

a Living Trust. This estate gift will eventually be

biblical worldview. They know that with this type

used to provide scholarships to students with a

of preparation, our students will impact the lives

financial need.

and ministries of others throughout their careers

To learn more about Corban College and how

and will ultimately make a difference in the world

you can help to further our mission with an estate

for Jesus Christ.

gift, please request a copy of our booklet, Planned

To help Corban continue to provide this unique

Giving Options.

For more information about Corban’s planned giving options, please call Chris Erickson at 1-800-845-3005 or e-mail cerickson@corban.edu. You may also visit our website at www.corban.edu and click on “Giving to Corban.”

Corban College & Graduate School 5000 Deer Park Drive SE Salem, OR 97317-9392

Corban College & Graduate School is a non profit, 501(c)(3), tax exempt educational corporation. We offer several other planned giving vehicles such as a: 1) Charitable Gift Annuity, 2) Charitable Lead Trust, 3) Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust, and 4) Charitable Remainder Trust. Gifts of real property or life insurance are another way to support the mission of the College.

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