A PUBLICATION FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF CRANDALL UNIVERSITY // Spring/Summer 2021 // Volume 33 Edition 1 // crandallu.ca
The
GROWING EDGE magazine
A YEAR LATER, SAFE AND SOUND PLUS
2021’s Spring Grads, Real Estate Revolution, Retirements, and more!
THE GROWING EDGE MAGAZINE Features Editors
Darrell Nevers ‘08, Marketing & Communications Manager Email: darrell.nevers@crandallu.ca Frannie Branswell ‘20, Marketing & Communications Associate
Layout & Design Darrell Nevers ‘08
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Contents Spring 2021
2 News Highlights 4 Real Estate Revolution 5 Graduates 9 Leadership Awards 12 Celebrating with Retiring Faculty and Staff 15 Supporting Fellow Students for Generations to Come 16 Gifts That Last Forever 21 Life and Education in Canada
Columns 1 3 11 13 18 20 22
From the President’s Desk A Legacy of Commitment Faculty News Alumni News Professional Programs International Academic Programs Chargers Athletics Update
SAFE and SOUND
Bruce Fawcett, PhD President and Vice Chancellor
Well, we made it! We are more than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic and, as far as we know, this academic year there have been no cases of the virus on our campus. We are pleased and, I must admit, a little surprised, given the magnitude of the public health challenge across our country and around our world. God’s provision and protection has been very evident. I am very grateful for the leadership of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Jon Ohlhauser, as well as his COVID Task Force who guided our community through the frequently updated public health guidelines and regulations, allowing us to keep our students and employees safe. While the majority of student events were curtailed this year, we were pleased to have been able to offer an in-person learning experience to our undergraduate students while our graduate students, for the most part, attended classes online. Since the start of the pandemic, I have observed our students putting their concerns for the health of others ahead of their own desires, and the second mile spirit of our staff and faculty as they navigated through a very challenging year. Meanwhile, in the midst of the COVID challenge, we continued to press ahead strategically to preserve our growth momentum. We are pleased to report that we recorded another new enrollment record by serving 948 students in this academic year. We also rejoice in having received a major donation from an individual – a
Dr. Bruce Fawcett (‘88) has served as President and ViceChancellor since 2012. He is married to Penny (‘94) and they are the proud parents of two Crandall graduates.
significant gift designated to serve as seed funding to launch new initiatives that will allow us to serve even more students in the years ahead. To support our growing student body, we’ve added more staff, and elsewhere in this magazine you will read about some of our recent top notch faculty hires. We are so pleased to attract highly committed Christian leaders with excellent educational and professional backgrounds who will join our team over the summer. Thank you for your prayerful and financial support this year. Our team is a bit tired, and we are definitely looking forward to the rest that comes with summer vacation! We are so pleased that during this momentous year God has allowed us not only to be safe from COVID, but also to be fiscally sound as we grow a university where a transformative educational experience is offered in a Christian environment and students are valued and cared for. Thanks again for standing with us!
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS Included in our student body are students from more than 25 countries, which is a new record. More than 500 scholarships and bursaries were awarded to undergraduate students this year, and this represents an increase of about 100 from 2019.
New Programs
New Faculty
The Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology launches this fall, and we are looking forward to this new major for students interested in pursuing studies in the areas of nutrition, biomechanics, and exercise!
The size of Crandall University’s full-time staff reached a new record high this year. The number of faculty grew as well with the addition of Cathlene Hillier (PhD, Waterloo) in Education, J-F (PhD, Queensland) in Education, Mark Lee (DPhil, Oxford) in History, and Don Moore (MBA, Moncton) in Management.
A Saturday-only delivery option is launching for the Bachelor of Education program starting in January 2022. This new option will enable students to complete their BEd while working full time. The Student Life and Transformation Department is launching CU Serves this fall, a new co-curricular program that will encourage and empower students to serve the wider community in new ways
In addition, the following new faculty members are arriving this summer: Tye Campbell (PhD, Alabama) in Education, Lucy Huang (PhD, cand. UNB) in Psychology, Isaac Soon (PhD, Durham) in Religious Studies, Wellington Sousa (PhD cand., Regina) in Management, and Steve Watts (PhD, St. Andrew’s) in History/Dean of Chapel. As a result of these additions, our faculty will be at its largest size in the University’s history.
A LEGACY OF COMMITMENT
Dr. Robert Knowles Vice President for Advancement
Someone once said “think about your legacy because you are writing it every day.” This insightful statement reminds us that legacy is not merely something that is constructed when we die, but rather a legacy is something that is built over our lifetime. Each day, each contribution, each conversation can leave something positive to be remembered. There are different points in life where we start thinking seriously about our legacy: What will my career be? How will I seek to raise my children? How will I influence my grandchildren? How will I change now that I am 50? How does my first brush with death affect my priorities? For many, when it comes to our philanthropic legacy; we might think, “My modest gift wouldn’t make a difference,” or “I’d never want to draw attention to my giving; it’s just what I do from a heart of commitment and gratitude.” I want to remind you that every gift is important and is part of your story – your legacy – whether or not it is large or results in a lot of recognition.
I continue to marvel at the commitment of our supporters, some of which have stood with us for decades, while others have started investing in the University’s ministry more recently. However, no matter the amount of time that an individual has supported us, one thing remains clear: students like myself from back in the 1980’s through to students today have felt the positive impact and benefits of our strong donor base. In addition, it is because of this donor support that a large part of our legacy is helping to raise a generation that benefits from a first class education and a positive foundation for life. Maybe you’ve never thought of it that way, that a gift can be a part of your legacy. That’s how I view our family’s giving to Crandall University – we join with others to invest in students, helping to keep their education affordable so they in turn can go from here and make a positive mark in their chosen field and serve their world. It’s part of my passion for a younger generation; it’s the little bit I can do that will outlive me, and knowing that gives me great joy. When I attended Crandall University (ABC), I experienced a series of life-changing events: I met my wife, made life-long friends, was able to discern God’s calling in my life, and was massively encouraged by caring faculty and staff. All these years later, I’m happy to say that the supportive and influential community that shaped me is still alive and well today, as people like you and me continue to make it part of our legacy to give to the mission of Christian higher education.
Dr. Robert Knowles (’89) has served as Vice President for Advancement since 2012. He is married to Crystal (Huxter) (’92, ’16), and they are parents of two Crandall graduates and two current students.
So thank you. On behalf of our students, thank you. As I talk with them in the hallways, I am reinforced in my call to work here, and as I follow their progress after graduation, I am inwardly grateful for the part that Crandall has played in their life journey. That has been our legacy in so many lives for more than seventy years, and it continues to this day. The Growing Edge Magazine | 3
REAL ESTATE REVOLUTION
Ken LeBlanc, Class of ’01
PropertyGuys.com President and CEO, Ken LeBlanc graduated from Crandall University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2001. In fact, PropertyGuys.com was founded in 1998 while Ken and co-founder Jeremy Demont were studying at Crandall. Ken has been growing his business since his Crandall days and now, over 20 years later, he has leveraged his drive and vision into the largest real estate marketing franchising network in North America.
What makes PropertyGuys.com stand out? At PropertyGuys.com, we put our customers in the center of the transaction, instead of on the sidelines like what happens with traditional agents. There, they benefit from the control and transparency of what’s happening throughout their property sale. One of our real estate offering’s unique benefits is that our flat fee packages are based on the level of service home sellers choose, not based on a percentage of the home’s value like a traditional agent would charge (i.e., five percent commission).
How do you ensure that PropertyGuys.com provides the best possible user experience? We are big believers in listening to users to improve our services and customer experience. Our Net Promoter Score (NPS) process helps us identify our raving fans and detractors when their listing status changes (i.e., sold!) and within the first week of their listing experience. The initial NPS call helps us identify any issues or trends while we still have time to turn around that customer’s experience and respond to their needs.
What do you see as your contribution to real estate? Our contribution to real estate is defined by pioneering a new segment within the industry – private sale. Appropriately dubbed “the best of both worlds,” we allow our users to choose the level of service that suits their needs instead of a one-size-fits-all percentage commission model offered by traditional brokerages.
Any new products or services in the works? We always have something in ‘the lab’ for testing. We recently launched a free instant online estimate campaign on our website for lead generation for our franchisees and to provide value for pre-market home sellers. In the next 12 months, we’ll also be addressing the needs of more DIY customers, introducing new services that allow them to take control of their real estate transactions for a low investment. 4 | Crandall University
Ken LeBlanc (‘01) is the President and CEO of PropertyGuys.com
What impact has Crandall University had on you and your business? I both met my current business partner, and founded the company while I was a student at Crandall. Crandall University Dean of International Academic Programs Dr. Dannie Brown was a key mentor for PropertyGuys.com in our start-up days and I treasure our amazing friendship to this day.
Do you stay connected to the Crandall community? Dr. Brown and I are still in close contact and I have made a number of presentations and speaking engagements for his classes. I am also very fortunate to maintain friendships with a number of Crandall alumni. It’s exciting to see the success of fellow alumni, whether it’s my own classmates or recent graduates who are entering the business world.
What do you see in PropertyGuys.com’s future? We predict exponential growth in technology-driven real estate experiences over the next five years. We expect to hit over 10,000 listings per year in the coming years, thanks to innovations in our product offering, enhanced services, and international expansion. We predict that Canada’s franchise opportunities will all be sold, as well, as we’ll bring on five new Master Franchises in the USA, which could represent upwards of 1000 franchise units for development. That’s the future of real estate. PropertyGuys.com has perfected their innovative approach to real estate over the past 23 years. As Canada’s Largest Private Sale Network, they’ve helped over 95,000 Canadians discover A Smarter Way to Sell™. Combining the power of the internet with a team of experts, they provide a practical and efficient way for buyers and sellers to connect while avoiding the high cost of traditional real estate commissions. The company continues to be on the cutting edge, leading industry change and technological innovation. Today, there are franchisees in over 90 locations across Canada and three Master Franchise locations serving Florida, Texas, and South Africa.
GRADUATES
SPRING 2021 GRADUATES Master of Education Cynthia Lynn Badiuk Serge Bernier Kyle Bishop Kendra Breau Suzan Marie Cathcart Jessica Fawn Mary Chapman Jennifer Elaine Cunningham Tara Earle Kristie Lee Garland Beverley Ann Harrison Sheila Johnston Mary Elizabeth Kennedy-Fulton Julia Lavers Amanda MacEachern Michael Andrew McCallum Hannah Grace McLeod Tiffany Munn Zohreh Rad Lindsay Reid Guy Savoie Jordan Kathryn Grace Smith Leanna Sue Snow McKenzie Gabrielle Squires Karina F. Strohmayr Christine Lorraine Whalen Ashley Wilson
Master of Organizational Management Christina Adderley Nathaniel Cepe Aruna Chauhan Prateek Devnani Janet Marie Fogarty Krishna Vimalkumar Gandhi Natasha Hunter Pawan Joshi Rajandeep Kaur Meethil Mali Shravani Manoharan Ifeanyi Michael Okongwu 6 | Crandall University
Oluwaseun Oludipe Cezar Pelin Robert Pillow IV Gaurav Prasher Christine Richards Christopher Robb Niraj Shah King Shema Anmol Singh Gurdeep Singh Gurjyot Singh Darya Vladimirovna Tower Joella Umutoni Karibushi
Bachelor of Education Celine Albinet Emma Baker Jenna Bateman Alexa Blackmore Ashley Lynn Bland Matthew Bourque Danielle Bowser Abby Alexandra Brander Kristen Margaret Briggs Timothy Brown-Jackson Logan Dwayne Bryenton Alexander John Campbell Amber Leigh Cliff Suzanne Cormier Cassidy Marie Culligan Nicole Doiron Christopher Domingues Beth Alexis Dunn Leah Eisener Claire Marie Flood Laraine Goguen Alanna Courtney Hallihan Kathleen Marie Hawkes Crystal Dawn Hooper Nadine LeBlanc Sally Elizabeth (Leighton) Nugent Isabelle Letourneau
Jared J.L. Lutes Jennifer Jane MacKay Marsha A. Manuel Natalie Victoria Thomas McMackin Naomi Jewel Melanson Veronique Melanson Corey John Paddon Demara Pafford Anna Paradis Béatrice Parer Hannah Preston Lucas Reid Natalie Anne Richard Hilary Katelyn Robart Jennifer Samuel Nicholas Schock Andrew Murray Skinner Ryan Smallwood Kathleen Lee Smith Nicholas Tracey Melanie Veno Haley Tessa Warman Natalie Wortman
Bachelor of Technical Education Dylan Kenneth Blackmore James Walls
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Kaitlyn Blacquiere Madison Evelyn Ruth Homan Mark McEwen Rachel Sharp Adele Lapierre
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Samantha McWilliams
Bachelor of Arts Wanda Marjory Allen
Samuel Mark Arsenault Kimberly Beers Sarah Barbara Billard Michaela Ann Bourque Caleb Bustin Troy Butler Mackenzie Carter Nahum Collicott Jessica Connelly Shannon Rebecca Cormier Bhreagh Elizabeth Davies Alyssa Hope Dykeman Brian Ilídio Ferreira Amanda C. Ho Brian Ingham Sean Henry Inglis Jessica Lynn Jewell-Barr Haley Anne Margaret Jones Christine Dolores Lavoie Colby Stewart Lawrence Emily Lawrence Cara Legere Rachel Mary Leland Emily Lohnes Aynsley Long Marie Paula Lyons Layton Vincent MacCabe Daniel Jeffrey Maguire India Miller-Bidwell Kayla Nichols Jane Catherine Nickerson Moriah Katherine Marie Ohlhauser Julie Schofield Simard Darby Smith Kira Dawn Smith Ashley Snyder Kennedy Steeves Hannah Olivia Stiles Nathan Kyle Stoll Emily Grace Tardif Mitchell Webber
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Bachelor of Business Administration
Spring 2021 Convocation Awards Master of Organizational Management Honours Society
Certificate in Business Alice Mutoni
Megan Eileen Atkinson Patrick Gaudreault Rebekah Haase Jared Leigh Henry Jordan Travis Henry Emily Jacquelene Lawrence Anne-Marie Juliette Martel Sarah McQuarrie Christine Payne Kirklan Steeves Amy Elizabeth West Emilie Anna Maria Williams
ClayStone Certificate Brayden Boissonneault Shiloh Hughes Sean Henry Inglis Colby Stewart Lawrence Moriah Katherine Marie Ohlhauser Matthew Ritchie
Darya Vladimirovna Tower
Morrison Education Distinction Award
French Immersion Education Certificate Nicole Doiron
Bachelor of Science
Youth Leadership Certificate
Emily Briggs Jenna Marie MacLeod Henrietta Korkor Nanor Keegan Jonah Perry
Bachelor of Organizational Management
Sarah Barbara Billard Sean Henry Inglis Daniel Jeffrey Maguire Keegan Jonah Perry
Nadine LeBlanc
Jennifer Samuel
Natalie Wortman
Gord and Marlene (Steeves) Read Award for Inspirational Teaching
Jennifer Fraser
Adult Professional Studies Division Honours Society
Cohort 38: Marie Lyons
Cohort 40: Julie Schofield-Simard
Trevor Nason Memorial Science Award
Jenna MacLeod
Claire Flood
Naomi Melanson
Highest Overall Standing Within the Class of 2021
Crandall University Honours Society
Rebekah Haase
Kennedy Steeves
2021 Faculty of Business Administration Gold Medal
Megan Atkinson
Emilie Williams
DEAN’S LIST 2020-2021
Undergraduate students with a Grade Point Average of 3.7 or higher Jonathan Albinet Austin Allen Louise Armstrong Monica Babineau Pratt Kylee Balser Alyssa Banfield Amanda Barlow Kaitlin Barrett Sarah-Jane Bastarache Kaitlin Blacquiere Michaela Bourque Caleb Bustin Hannah Chase Alyssa Ching Samuel Chute Melora Cook Jared Cook Hannah Cook Shannon Cormier Kayla Cote Nicole Doiron Katrina Drost Travis Duke 8 | Crandall University
Jennifer Dupuis Hannah Ferdinand Daniel Flower William Frost Maggie Grant Sophie Gray Anna Grove Rebekah Haase Hayley Hallett Emma Hayes Jared Henry Jordan Henry Alexander Hisey Amanda Ho Madison Homan Elsie Hovey Faith Howe Amanda Hunt Christian Hunt Sean Inglis Ermelinda IshimweNezerwa Mujeeb Jimoh
Lorena Joseph Summer Kadri Tori Ketch Bethany Knowles Luke Knowles Sophie LeBlanc Timothy LeBlanc Rachel Leland Aynsley Long Mary MacLean Julie Matthews Kristy Maxwell Mark McEwen Hannah McGonnell Catheryn Milbury India Miller-Bidwell Maggie Nemeth Sarah Ness Phillip Nowlan Keegan Perry Ryan Power Nathalie Richard Krysta Ripley
Roen Robichaud Julie Schofield Simard Olivia Schyf Haleigh Sears Ashley Shaw Kira Smith Darby Smith Taylor Spark Kennedy Steeves Kirklan Steeves Andrew Steeves Amanda Steeves Hannah Stiles Rebekah Swanson Emily Tardif Indira Trowsdale Hollie Weaver Amy West Lorraine Whalen Darren Wilkins Emilie Williams Isabelle Williston
2020 LEADERSHIP AWARD Dr. Gary V. Nelson
Gary Nelson is a proud western Canadian who is passionate about the big sky and prairie life. His roots to the Maritimes are deep, however. He is the grandson of Gordon S. Vincent Nelson, former Pastor of West End Baptist Church in Halifax, NS and Woodstock Baptist Church in New Bruswick. Over the years he served in pastoral roles in California, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and Alberta. In 2000, Dr. Nelson assumed the role of General Secretary of Canadian Baptist Ministries, an organization that leads the national and global work of Canadian Baptists. During those years, CBM experienced a striking capacity of growth, expanding the organization’s global impact in the areas of leadership development, theological education, sustainable community development, and the development of key educational resources for congregations across Canada. It furthered its influence in the Baptist World Alliance as well, where he served as Vice President from 2005-2010. In 2010, Dr. Nelson took up the role as President of Tyndale University and served in that capacity for 10 years. It was a time of expansion and growth for Tyndale as the institution moved to university status as legislated by the Province of Ontario and expanded programs both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. During his time at Tyndale, Gary Nelson navigated the development of a multi-million dollar renovation project that positioned the university for the future. The seminary alone grew to over 900 students with a variety of graduate programs including a reshaped Counselling program recognized by the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario. He stepped down from that role in June 2020. His heart has always been for the church and in particular in the revitalization and renewal of urban congregations. As Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, Edmonton in the 1990’s he was involved in the revitalizing and renewing of this historic downtown congregation into a creative and dynamic contemporary congregation. Dr. Nelson received the Bachelor of Education degree from the University of British Columbia and graduated with doctoral and master’s degrees from Fuller
2020 Leadership Award Recipient Dr. Gary V. Nelson
Theological Seminary. As an educator, Dr. Nelson has been involved in numerous creative approaches to theological and ministerial training. Most significant was as founding director of a post-seminary urban leadership training initiative called BUILD (Baptist Urban Involvement in Leadership Development) in the city of Toronto that shaped pastors and international workers to work in urban settings. He has lectured and taught at universities and seminaries across Canada, the United States, and on three continents on topics and themes that focus on missional living as the church, contemporary ministry, urban missiology as well as leadership and governance for Christian organizations. A recognized urban missiologist, he has authored and presented numerous papers that focus on theological and missiological ecclesiology. Gary is married to Carla, a former public school teacher who served as the founding Director and Associate Professor of the Bachelor of Education program at Tyndale. She is also a previous Leadership Award recipient of Crandall University in 2007. They have one married daughter (Stacy) who lives in Edmonton where they now are located so that they can enjoy their four wonderful grandchildren.
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2021 LEADERSHIP AWARD Mrs. Kim Phuc Phan Thi
Kim Phuc Phan Thi is known around the world as the girl in the picture. In 1972, at the age of 9, she was immortalized in a Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph that shows her screaming and running naked down a road in Trang Bang, Vietnam after having her clothing burned off by napalm. A living symbol of the atrocity of war, she is the founder of the Kim Foundation International, a nonprofit dedicated to providing funds to support the work of international organizations that provide free medical assistance to children who are victims of war and terrorism. Mrs. Phan Thi has suffered many hardships since that day in 1972, including several years of painful burn therapy, but her spirit has always remained strong. Inspired by the physicians who helped her survive, she decided to become a doctor, but her pre-medical studies in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) were interrupted in 1982 when the Vietnamese government removed her from school to act as a “national symbol of the war.” Four years later, the government permitted her to continue her studies in Cuba, but health issues put an end to her plans to become a doctor.
2021 Leadership Award Recipient Mrs. Kim Phuc Phan Thi
It was in Cuba that Mrs. Phan Thi met her husband, Toan. They married on September 11, 1992. While on the way back to Havana after their honeymoon in Moscow, the couple defected to Canada during a one-hour layover in Newfoundland, Canada. They now live near Toronto with their two sons, Thomas and Stephen, and Mrs. Phan Thi travels the world as a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Goodwill Ambassador for the Culture of Peace.
member of Kingston Rotary, St. Albert Rotary, and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO. She also sits on Advisory Boards for the Wheelchair Foundation, the Free Children’s Foundation in Canada, and she is a member of the Board of Directors of the World Children’s Center in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Mrs. Phan Thi is also a recipient of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal and the 2004 Order of Ontario.
Kim Phuc Phan Thi has received seven honorary doctorate degrees from universities in Canada, Australia, United States, and Mexico for her efforts to help children and to end world conflict. She is an honorary
Mrs. Phan Thi received the International Peace Prize in Dresden, Germany in February 2019. She is also the author of Fire Road, which has been translated into eleven languages.
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FACULTY NEWS
While many of our faculty members have been faced with postponed or canceled speaking engagements and presentations over the last year, it has not stopped their research, publication, and overall contributions to their respective fields. Here are a few highlights.
Dr. Stephen Dempster gave several online lectures on the Old Testament at Munster Baptist College in Cork, Ireland in May and is preparing to give another lecture at Tyndale House in June titled “Reading the Bible ‘Forwards’: The Role of Prediction in the Former and Latter Prophets.” He is also celebrating his retirement after 37 years of service to Crandall University. Dr. Cathlene Hillier published three articles, one in the Journal of Rural and Community Development, one in the Canadian Review of Sociology, and one in the Journal of Children and Media. Dr. Hillier also conducted several research reports on transfer pathways among Ontario colleges and universities and gave a presentation on Northern and Rural Canadian youth’s reading, math, and science skills to the International Sociological Association. Shelly Lyons has begun work towards a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree at Royal Roads University. This research-oriented doctoral program integrates the strength of a professional doctorate with the research emphasis and rigor of a traditional PhD. Shelly’s research will involve uncovering strategies that could be used to leverage the value Adult Third Culture Kids bring to organizations.
Robert MacDonald and Heather Steeves presented original research at the North American Case Research Association Conference hosted virtually and attracting participants from across North America, Asia, Europe, and Africa. Their work concerning nonprofit management in the context of fundamental environmental change and unfocused governance practice was part of the Conference’s Social Impact and Sustainability research track. Dr. Greg Maillet published a chapter in the book The Inklings and Culture, edited by the Inklings Institute of Canada at Trinity Western University. The chapter written by Dr. Maillet is entitled “Meeting Somewhere in Truth: Allegory, Story, and the Significance of the Tale of Beren and Luthien.” Dr. Elissa Rodkey published an article for the History of Psychology journal called “Family, friends, and faithcommunities: Intellectual community and the benefits of unofficial networks for marginalized scientists.” Dr. Rodkey also wrote a research encyclopedia entry on the topic of James McCosh in The Oxford Encyclopedia of the History of Modern Psychology. She was also recently named the Historian for the Eastern Psychological Association.
Dr. John Stackhouse published chapters in two new reference works including “Evangelical and Restorationist Ecclesiologies” and “The Renaissance of Christian University Education in Canada.” Dr. Stackhouse also participated in an online theological colloquium on the origins of the coronavirus sponsored by the Carl F. Henry Center at Trinity International University. Among this, he also led national online workshops on apologetics in Canada today for the Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship and participated in a webinar on Medical Assistance in Dying sponsored by the North Shore Alliance Church in North Vancouver. Once again in the vein of COVID-19, Dr. Stackhouse was a guest on the CORUS national network radio program “Charles Adler Tonight” discussing anti-vaxxers and churches’ rights during the pandemic. He also guested on two podcasts sponsored by Bible Society Australia to talk about public theology both in Australia and here. On the more light-hearted side, Dr. Stackhouse wrote a Faith Today weblog reviewing the new albums released by Juno Award-winner Steve Bell and Dove Award-winner Carolyn Arends, both of which he’s backed up in concert on his electric bass guitar.
Dr. Roger Russell recently co-authored (with Dr. Khaldoun Aldiabat, Dr. Enam Alsrayheen, Dr. Catherine AquinoRussell, & Dr. Michael Clinton) a paper published in The Qualitative Report entitled “The Lived Experience of Syrian Refugees in Canada: A Phenomenological Study.”
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CELEBRATING WITH RETIRING FACULTY AND STAFF Retirement is a milestone that many look forward to marking. When that occasion comes after years of service at the same organization, it is all the more worthy of celebration to honour the commitment and impact of an individual over the course of their career. This spring that celebration multiplies, as Crandall University marks the retirement of six long-serving members of the community. Together, these retirees have dedicated more than 150 years of service to the University’s students.
Dr. Wendy Bokhorst-Heng
Wendy Bokhorst-Heng started at Crandall in August of 2010, and for the last 11 years she has served in the Faculty of Education. Dr. BokhorstHeng’s work at Crandall has and will continue to have a lasting impact on the University’s education program. Her development of an ongoing research agenda that focuses on French Immersion education, cultural mediation, and intercultural competence has brought her into the offices of stakeholders in the Department of Education and principals around the District. In addition, Wendy was instrumental in the development of an after-school writing club in local elementary schools and started the Human Library here at Crandall, which has gone on to be a memorable and much anticipated event since its inception in 2012. When asked to share one of her favourite memories from her time at Crandall, Wendy was quick to share a story of Seth Crowell, along with Janet Williston and her husband Steve, picking her and her family up from the airport after a 28 hour flight from Singapore at around one in the morning. “This spoke to the sense of family, the heart of Crandall, and the extent they would go to make me feel welcome.”
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Debbie MacPhail
Debbie MacPhail started at Crandall in the fall of 2003 and has held a number of different roles throughout her 18 years, including working in Student Development, Campus Housing, and most recently in Student Learning Services. Debbie has occupied a very special space as a Crandall staff member as all of her roles have focused heavily on students and student interaction, and she has connected with students across nearly every program over the years. Due to this, Debbie considers one of the most significant accomplishments of her career to be the opportunities she’s had to be invited into the lives of students and serve as a listening ear and encourager. Debbie shared that, of all of her cherished memories at Crandall, Convocation days were her favourite. “That’s the day that everyone is at their happiest,” said Debbie. “The challenges students have faced during their time at Crandall have ultimately led to a great celebration of their academic and personal accomplishments.”
Dr. Stephen Dempster
Dr. Dempster started his 37-year career at Crandall in August of 1984. Inside the classroom and out, he has been heavily inolved in the Crandall community, from academic roles like the Murray Chair, bringing in various scholars to the University to lecture, to starting the Crandall Baseball team and serving as Coach and Manager for a decade! Steve considers one of his greatest accomplishments to be facilitating a love for the Old Testament in his students, several of which have gone on to further study in the topic and even become Professors themselves.
When asked about his favourite memory, Steve turned to scripture, explaining how Psalm 46 has been a verse he’s repeatedly turned to through valleys in his and other’s lives, and expressing how amazing it is, what God does with His word.
Retiring Alumni Dr. Dennis Bustin ‘86
Dr. Dennis Bustin started teaching at Crandall parttime in 1990, eventually taking on a full-time role in 1997. A former student (BA ‘86) and incredibly passionate about the University, Dennis was deeply involved in campus life, from the Baptist Historical Committee, to the chapel ministry, to the men’s basketball team! Like Debbie, Dennis considers his most significant accomplishment to be making a difference in and impacting students’ lives, saying “the relationships I built over the years with students and faculty have been rewarding and well worth the effort and experience!” He also expressed difficulty choosing a favourite memory, listing several student and faculty favourites like Fall Foliage Day, Faculty Retreats, and Christmas Banquets. Dennis also recalls forging a relationship with a mature international student from Kenya that he holds very dear. “He was a wonderful student who became a special friend of mine and my family.”
Ivan Douthwright ‘79
Ivan Douthwright’s first day at Crandall was September 1st, 1985, meaning he has worked for the institution for 36 years. While Ivan’s official title is University Librarian, he has been known to lend his services wherever they might be needed, including to the Academic Council and Senate, the Baptist Heritage Center Committee, the Atlantic Provinces Library Association (he was President from 2007-2009),
as well as the Crandall Bookstore, Cafeteria, and the Christmas Craft Fair, which he coordinated for 23 years. Throughout Ivan’s career at Crandall, he has dealt with library automation, changing library systems three different times, and transitioning to the Library of Congress system, all of which he considers to be some of his greatest career accomplishments. That 36-year span also means that Ivan was present for the move from the Salisbury Road campus, and has overseen the George A. Rawlyk Library from the day the first books arrived at the Gorge Road. Recently Ivan shared that his favourite memory from his time at Crandall was doing the Macarena with fellow staff and faculty at a gathering in 1996. He has also greatly appreciated all of the heartwarming comments from students in the weeks leading up to his retirement.
Dr. Seth Crowell ‘73
Last, but certainly not least, Dr. Seth Crowell started at Crandall on September 1st, 1979 and has worked at the University for 42 years. Seth’s first two years as a faculty member were as a Lecturer filling in for Dr. Gary Leblanc who was on sabbatical. In the fall of 1981, Seth assumed the role of Registrar while continuing to teach six courses a year, until the winter of 2000 when he was appointed Vice-President for Academic Affairs, a role he held for fourteen years before returning to full-time teaching. Seth also acted as unofficial Athletics Director for the first seventeen years of his career, coaching men’s and women’s softball and basketball, as well as men’s hockey! Of all of Seth’s significant contributions to the University over the last four decades, he feels his greatest to be any influence he might have had in hiring various faculty and staff over the years. Seth also played a part in introducing intensive courses, which were ultimately integrated into the Degree Completion program and later into Crandall’s graduate programs, making them both more flexible. When asked about his favourite memories from his years at Crandall, Seth expressed a love for Convocation, especially those with special significance, like his daughter’s. Others include the last ceremony held at First Baptist Moncton and the first one on our Gorge Road campus. The Growing Edge Magazine | 13
ALUMNI NEWS Troy Dennis (‘89) was posted to CFB Halifax in July 2020 as the Sr. Base Chaplain and Resource Manager.
Katie (Steeves) Duong (‘11) married Benson Duong in June 2020. Katie also started work at Trinity Western University as a tenure track Assistant Professor of Sociology in August, 2020.
Braxton Dearman (‘19) and Hannah (Trail) Dearman (‘20) were married in August 2020.
Mitchell (‘12) and Jenny (‘12) (Dymond) Smith were blessed with the birth of their second son, Malachi Asher Smith, in October 2020, brother for Joziah.
Todd MacLeod (‘82) has participated in 10 mission trips to the Dominican Mission over the past 12 years, preaching in several Dominican and Haitian churches in the Sosua/ Cabarete region, and conducting over 10 ‘week-long’ pastors’ conferences. Sara Parks (‘96, ‘00) was awarded three years of full-time postdoctoral research funding through the Leverhulme Trust to stay at the University of Nottingham resarching the intersection of misogyny and antiJudaism and the parting of the ways between Judaism and Christianity. Emily Boyle (‘12) is working on her MEd in Inclusive Education while teaching grade three French Immersion in Dartmouth.
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Frances Branswell (‘20) started a job at Crandall University as Marketing and Communications Associate.
Josh and Brianna (deJong) Picard (’13) had a little girl, Aurora, in March – a sister for older brothers Kenneth, David, and Gideon!
SHARE YOUR UPDATES Stay connected with your alumni community. We would love to include weddings, birth announcements, graduations, and other life events in future issues of the Growing Edge.
Angela (Furlotte) Titus (‘14) and her husband Craig became the proud parents of baby girl Bea Judith Barbara in February. Bea is the younger sister of big brother William.
CONTACT THE ALUMNI OFFICE alumni@crandallu.ca crandallu.ca/alumni
SUPPORTING FELLOW STUDENTS FOR GENERATIONS TO COME CSA Creates Student Scholarship Despite being in the midst of a pandemic, Crandall University’s Student Association recognized that they had an opportunity this academic year to give back and bless others. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the 2020-2021 Student Association had to rethink their plans for annual events and activities for the student body to attend. Because of this, many in-person events were cancelled and replaced by online activities, leaving the Association with a surplus in their budget. It was after noticing this surplus that the student senate voted unanimously in favor of establishing a scholarship fund to benefit current and future students for years to come. “We recognize that our budget comes from fees that the students pay,” said CSA President Megan Atkinson. “Establishing a scholarship fund for Crandall students will help primarily by assisting them with the financial burden of education.”
If the introduction of this new scholarship demonstrates anything, it’s that Crandall’s student body is second to none! The level of care, support, and outreach demonstrated by our students year after year is exemplary, and now in a year when a global pandemic grips many in discouraging ways, this exceptional student leadership has truly been deliberate in their decisions and actions. “When others hear about what the CSA has been able to accomplish, we hope it motivates them to do the same. Despite facing a difficult year, we found a way to make the best of it and bless others with what we had on hand,” concluded Atkinson. “Those of us on the CSA are involved because of our love for the students here, and because we believe that Crandall is a fantastic place to be!”
Being in a global pandemic means that many students may be facing greater financial insecurity than in a typical year. This could be a result of being unable to find stable summer employment with fewer job opportunities or because their parents are facing employment hardship. University is a large investment for anyone, but is especially difficult to fund with the pandemic causing so much uncertainty. This new scholarship fund is designed to celebrate and encourage students who work to achieve good grades and also serve the Crandall community. Megan shared that, “Providing this annual gift to a student may allow them to take on fewer shifts at a part-time job, and as a result encourage greater focus on grades and involvement in co-curricular activities on campus with fellow students and classmates. Also, this annual award will help to ensure that the students who give selflessly to the community are recognized and celebrated.”
The 2020-2021 Crandall Student Association. From left to right: Jared Cook (Chapel Liaison), Nick Jones (Business Senator), Evan Blewitt (Arts Senator), Emilie Williams (VP Student Services), Jenna MacLeod (VP Events & Programs), Rebekah Archibald (VP External), Amy West (VP Finance & Operations), Bethany Knowles (VP Internal), Riley Fillmore (Athletics Liaison), Megan Atkinson (President). Not pictured: Maggie Nemeth (Science Senator), Michelle Scott (Education Senator), Sheldon Donovan (Arts Senator), AJ Kadri (Arts Senator), Kathryn Chase (Arts Senator), Adrian Davies (Arts Senator)
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GIFTS THAT LAST FOREVER Walton Family Scholarship If life has taught me anything, it is not to tell God that I’m “not going to do” something. I learned this lesson early on when I was applying to universities after graduating high school. I felt sure that I was “not” going to apply to Crandall University. When the final decision was made, not only had I applied and been accepted to Crandall, but I had turned down a full tuition scholarship from another university in order to attend. Looking back now, I’m so glad God changed the plans that I may have thought I had. The people I met at Crandall, as well as the faculty and staff that I became friends with influenced me greatly. There was no such thing as a “free ride” just because it was a Christian institution. You worked for what you got. Standards were high, morals and values were encouraged, and people became like a family.
in this way…why would I not? Recognizing that we are living in a time when education costs continue to rise and smaller universities such as Crandall are often affected, there seemed no better time to set up this scholarship. Will it help people fund their education? Yes. However, it will invest in the shaping of lives as well. As a former Crandall University student who benefited greatly from the generosity of others, I now want other students to have the same option. Maybe you too had the same experience as I had. You do not have to fund the whole scholarship at once, it can be done over time. Consider it. Think of the blessing you are providing to someone else and in turn you will be blessed. Rev. Daniel Walton CAF Chaplain, CFB Shilo, MB
Due to the quality of education I received, the bursaries awarded to me, and the mentors I gained for my life and ministry, Crandall became a very special place in my life. Having such life shaping experiences at the institution and recognizing that Crandall is a private university that does not receive operational funds from the government both inspired me to want to make a difference at Crandall and help provide a pathway for future students to come and hopefully share some of the experiences and memories that I hold so dear.
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Lasting Legacies Live On Jean Saunders Irving was one who gave to others, and throughout her lifetime, many were blessed by Jean’s passionate and generous heart before her passing in 2019. Her contributions made a difference in many communities and numerous projects and the compassion that she showed for those in need stemmed from her deep and unwavering love for her Lord. So it is most fitting that her legacy of generosity continues through her daughter, Mary-Jean Irving, who recently established the Jean Saunders Irving Memorial Scholarship Fund at Crandall University to not only honor her mother’s memory but to continue to impact lives. Students studying at the University will not only benefit from her lasting legacy but carry the impact of Jean’s generous spirit into a world filled with need.
Mrs. Jean Saunders Irving
New Life Mission Bursary When it was founded in the early 1980’s, the New Life Mission ministry on Lester Street in Moncton, NB focused on providing a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment for youth and children, regardless of their socioeconomic environment. The organization’s mission was to help these local children realize their Godgiven potential and empower them to become active contributors in their community.
To continue honoring the work of the New Life Mission, donations earmarked to the perpetual Bursary Fund are possible. Ultimately, the spirit that inspired the conception of the Mission over 37 years ago and that cared for and challenged youth for Christ will indeed continue but in a new way.
Unfortunately, in recent years the mission’s viability weakened and eventually, in the fall of 2020, after numerous meetings, the Board of New Life Mission voted unanimously to close the ministry. But, the legacy of this ministry will continue. The Board also voted that the building be given to the Harvest House Mission in Moncton, articles within the mission be offered to city-wide ministries, and the residual funds from the property closure be used to create the New Life Mission Bursary Fund at Crandall University. Through these initiatives, there is assurance that the ministry will continue to impact the lives of students and youth to come. For instance, the Bursary Fund stipulates that it be awarded to a student whose desire and intention is to work in a church or a parachurch ministry specifically to support, mentor, counsel and/or teach children.
Left to right: David Williston, Treasurer; Bob Moore, Chair; Gilda Ryder, Director of Development and Planned Giving.
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PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Education NEW BEd Saturday Option
Spread the word! In addition to our regular, full time, traditional Bachelor of Education program, there is now another option. You can now pursue your BEd while you are working Monday to Friday! With this new option, BEd courses will be offered on Saturdays only. This effort to make our highly sought after Bachelor of Education program accessible to more students starts in January of 2022! Students who enroll in this new option will attend classes on Saturdays and complete their coursework within two years before beginning their teaching internship, all the while maintaining the ability to work during the weekdays.
Education Programs Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Technical Education French Immersion Education Certificate
New Faculty
Master of Education
We are happily welcoming two new professors to the Faculty of Education. Dr. J-F, most recently with the University of Tasmania, joined us on April 1st, and Dr. Tye Campbell from the University of the Alabama will begin on July 1st.
OrgM Programs
Organizational Management
Bachelor of Organizational Management
In Organizational Management, it is business as usual. The MOrgM degree, now in its eighth year, continues to deliver a high quality, relevant Master’s program to knowledgeable working professionals seeking a part-time, in-person classroom experience. The MOrgM degree and the two undergraduate degrees (BA and BOrgM) serve a large market that extends two hours in any direction from the Crandall campus.
Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management Master of Organizational Management
Photo taken May 2019
Let’s have a Conversation about your Higher Education Ambitions: Dr. Roger Russell, BSc, MBA, PhD Dean of Professional Programs
Shelly Lyons, BA, MAdEd Program Administrator
Krista Johnson, BOrgM Enrollment Specialist
P. 506.863.6454 roger.russell@crandallu.ca
P. 506.858.8970 ext. 143 shelly.lyons@crandallu.ca
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Organizational Management Honours Society Awards Each year, an Organizational Management student from each cohort is selected to receive the Honours Society Award. The selection for this award is completed through a voting process that is held at the end of the 19 months together as a cohort. Votes are collected from all of the students and professors in the cohort, as well as the Professional Programs administration team. Most importantly, each voter considers the following attributes when making their choice: scholarship, leadership, teamwork, positive attitude, and service.
Darya Tower – MOrgM, Class of ‘21 I have often thought about the phrase ‘seek and you shall find’ and how, often times, there is something more to such phrases. With regard to this phrase, the “something more” is another phrase: ‘knock and the door will be opened to you.’ My “knock” came in the form of an email inquiry I sent seeking information on the Master of Organizational Management (MOrgM) program here at Crandall University and ultimately receiving a warm and inviting response. I have always believed that education is the key to success, not only to my individual success, but also to the success of the country in which we live and the world for that matter. Crandall is an established university with a Master of Organizational Management program that allowed me to develop and reach my full potential, and for that I will always be immensely
thankful. I was truly taken aback by this award, and I was speechless for a few days afterwards – not knowing what to say or do. My classmates were an impressive group, to say the least, and I found myself time and again being impressed with their work and their excellent presentations. This being said, I feel my classmates are equally deserving of this award. As peers, they helped to both challenge and support me, therefore I would argue that this award is representative of our collective efforts - not just mine. I began the program afraid to take two courses, but once I started, I soon realized that the professors at Crandall were incredibly supportive and they quickly became instrumental in helping me achieve my educational goal. This award will forever be special to me and I will cherish the many memories, laughs, and conversations that I have had with my classmates and professors here at Crandall. My family was very supportive of me throughout this journey and the importance of family can never be understated. Finally, I am thankful to Crandall University for removing the clouds of doubt that held me back and for providing me with the light necessary to shape me into the person that I have become.
Julie Schofield Simard, BAOrgM, Class of ‘21 I want to thank everyone who has contributed to my successful completion of this program and also those who supported me with this award. The staff and professors that I encountered along the way each contributed to an excellent educational experience that I would recommend to anyone looking to complete their degree. My classmates – who quickly became my friends – made the journey so much more than I expected it to be. At home, my husband took on more family responsibilities while I was busy studying, and my kids (at least some of the time), granted me quiet for class and studying. Now at the end of the program, I celebrate the friendships formed with my classmates, the connections built with the instructors and professors, and the possibilities that a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management will bring me in my career.
With three young kids at home, I am proud that I was able to set an example and teach them that it is okay to further your education in any stage of life. Despite what society may try to tell us, learning is a lifelong process, and it is important to set a goal and work to achieve it.
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INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS IAP Updates After fewer than three years of operation, International Academic Programs (IAP) is happy to report that after the January 2021 intake, international students now represent 29% of the student body at Crandall University. In the 2020-2021 academic year we have hired two new tenure-track professors, Don Moore and J. Wellington Sousa. Professor Dieu Hack-Polay celebrated the recent publication of his book “Migration Practice as Creative Practice.” In December of 2020, Cohort Three of the Master of Organizational Management program completed their degree and participated in the May 2021 convocation. Currently, we have 10 Cohorts in progress across the two degrees. As a result of the pandemic, nine are operating online and one is face-to-face. We have been able to secure adjunct professors from the UK, India, Manitoba and Nova Scotia to teach some of the online classes. Since September 2020, approximately 70 international students have arrived in Moncton despite COVID-19 restrictions, and more continue to arrive. Cohort One in the Master of Management program started their 12-week, paid internship on May 1, 2021. May saw the launch of four new cohorts totalling more than 100 new students. Finally, in September 2021, International Academic Programs will regularly be offering 10 courses per month across our programs.
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Our Newest Faculty Member: J. Wellington Sousa We are pleased to be welcoming José Wellington Sousa as Assistant Professor of Management. Professor Sousa comes to Crandall with a Master’s degree in Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Economic Sciences (University of Amazonia), and he is working on his PhD in Adult Education and Community Engagement at the University of Regina. He has extensive experience in the international nonprofit sector as a community development practitioner working in countries like Brazil, Colombia, Uganda, and the United States. On top of this, he is extremely passionate about community engagement and development, as well as social change and management, all of which will serve to benefit his students here at Crandall. “As a former international student and newcomer myself, I feel honoured to join Crandall to teach and mentor international students as they prepare for their work and life in Canada,” shared Wellington. “As an assistant professor at Crandall University I am very excited to help my students have ‘aha!’ moments, to co-create knowledge, and to serve and empower communities. I can’t wait to start!” Due to the growing nature of International Academic Programs, Professor Sousa represents the third tenure track hire in the department in less than two years. “It’s exciting to see our programs continue to develop, and I am beyond thrilled to be welcoming Wellington to our growing team,” said Dr. Dannie Brown, the Dean of International Academic Programs. “We are looking forward to seeing the impact he will have on our programs and our students.” Professor Sousa joins the Crandall faculty this summer, and will be teaching classes such as Managing Diversity in Organizations, Managing Organizations in Social Change, and Organizational Behaviour.
J. Wellington Sousa
LIFE AND EDUCATION IN CANADA
Shravani Manoharan, MOrgM, Class of ’21 Shravani Manoharan is from Chennai – a city in the southern part of India. She graduated this spring with her Master of Organizational Management (MOrgM), fulfilling a lifelong dream of studying in Canada: “Growing up, one of my biggest dreams in life was to pursue my studies in Canada,” shared Shravani. “Fortunately, I got the opportunity to pursue my Master’s at Crandall University in Moncton, Canada, which I chose for its academic excellence and great reputation.” Moving across the world to a new country and culture can be a daunting experience, but Shravani was thrilled to find a friendly welcome waiting for her when she arrived. Recalling those early days, Shravani shared her excitement: “Arriving in Moncton, I was exhilarated and so relieved that the people here were very friendly and quick to help me. Since arriving at Crandall, I have never felt homesick but instead became part of a community of lifelong friends from all over the world.” Of course, studying in Canada involves more than a warm welcome; there’s also coursework to be done, and Shravani found the MOrgM program to be both challenging and rewarding. “[It] has provided me with the confidence to launch my professional management career in Canada,” she said. “While I have always loved working with people, the MOrgM equipped me with the skills to work with and lead people more successfully. On top of this, the program also made me more aware of organizational culture and communication, both of which help me work in more diverse environments.” Having started her program just as the COVID-19 pandemic was taking hold, Shravani was very thankful to her professors and her parents for their support as she completed her degree under challenging circumstances, and she was especially thankful to the Dean of International Academic Programs: “I would also like to express a special thank you to Dr. Dannie Brown for his continuous efforts to prioritize the needs of the International students, despite the many challenges that the University has faced throughout the pandemic.”
Dr. Brown had this to say: “Shravani‘s cohort had only two classes in person when they started in January of 2020 and then they had to complete the rest of their degree online because of the pandemic. She is a great example of the strength and flexibility that our international students show, a great ambassador for her home and for India, and now she will be an equally awesome ambassador as an alumna of Crandall University.” Shravani is now working as a Banking Advisor at RBC, and looks fondly on her time at Crandall: “Of all of the memories that I have from my time at Crandall, my fondest memory is of a project on the topic of nonprofit management assigned by Dr. Ohlhauser because I found it quite fascinating to work with a non‑profit organization.” She then went on to share some advice to future students: “Use the resources that Crandall provides. I would also suggest that you accept your circumstances and always be open to new opportunities. Finally, don’t get disappointed if you don’t find your dream job right after graduating. You have to start somewhere in order to grow and realize your dreams. All the best!”
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Chargers Athletics Updates
2021 Athletics Update Despite the limitations and challenges brought on by the ongoing pandemic, this has been a year of opportunity, growth and transformation for Chargers Athletics. Even with the constantly changing COVID protocols, all of our teams were able to compete in some capacity this year. At Crandall, we believe that all of our coaches, staff, and student-athletes are called to a Higher Purpose: to excel in academics and athletics and become leaders and mentors in the wider community. The athletics department is working to motivate student-athletes to develop into exemplary champions, who in turn inspire future Chargers to do the same. Our goals include: • Providing teachable moments for gifted young student-athletes • Excelling competitively and creating a proud championship history • Becoming a leader in intercollegiate athletics in every way
of our athletes, including updating our physiotherapy space and equipment, lighting, backboards and score clocks, as well as making numerous improvements to the varsity locker rooms. This year we were extremely proud to have 21 of our athletes named as CCAA National Scholar Award recipients, the most we’ve had in our history. Each of these award winners are hardworking, high-character athletes who we are proud to have representing Crandall University. As one of the most visible extensions of the University, Crandall Athletics is working hard to create a culture founded on integrity, respect, innovation, community, and tradition when it comes to our pursuit of academics and athletics. On behalf of the coaches, staff, and student-athletes of Crandall Athletics, I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the Crandall community for your continued support and commitment to Chargers Athletics.
To achieve these goals, we’ve begun the process of creating a holistic approach to athletics, focusing not only on training and competition, but on the spiritual, mental, and physical growth of our student-athletes. As part of this holistic approach, we are pleased to have welcomed Bill Parks, who is serving as our Athletics Chaplain, providing spiritual guidance and mentoring. We are also thrilled to have Natasha McLaughlinChaisson, an Olympic-certified nutritionist who is training our athletes in Sports Nutrition, and finally Cody Steeves, who has developed sport-specific strength and conditioning training programs for our teams. We have also begun some much-needed improvements to our facilities and equipment to better serve the needs
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Jim Druart, Director of Athletics & Recreation
2020-2021 Athletic Awards Women’s Soccer
MVP: Maya Clapperton Christian Leadership Award: Rachel Butterfield Coach’s Award: Christine Lavoie
Men’s Soccer
MVP: Glenn Rowe Christian Leadership Award: Riley Fillmore Coach’s Award: Jon Albinet
Athletes of the Year
Female Athlete of the Year: Emily Briggs Male Athlete of the Year: Devon Glenn
Additional Awards
Unsung Hero Award: Natasha McLaughlin-Chaisson Dr. Seth Crowell Award: Kennedy Steeves
League Awards CCAA National Scholar Award Recipients:
Cross Country
MVP Male: Alex Hisey MVP Female: Laine Bennett Christian Leadership Award: Kennedy Steves
Boxing
Boxer of the Year: Sean Finnigan Christian Leadership Award: Isaiah Stairs
Women’s Basketball
MVP: Emily Briggs Christian Leadership Award: Rachel Leland Coach’s Award: Emily Lawrence
Celine Albinet Jonathan Albinet Janelle Blanchette Rachel Butterfield Melora Cook Jana Deschenes Katrina Drost Luke Edwards Sean Inglis Tori Ketch Rachel Leland
Mary MacLean Véronique Melanson Maggie Nemeth Joshua Northcotte Julie Rowe Arianna Shoemaker Megan Smith Hannah Trail Mitchell Webber Amy West
Men’s Basketball
MVP: Devon Glenn Christian Leadership Award: Mitchell Webber Coach’s Award: Sacha Gauthier
Women’s Volleyball
MVP: Melora Cook Christian Leadership Award: Arianna Shoemaker Coach’s Award: Sara-Maude Melanfant
2021 Athletes of the year: Emily Briggs (left) and Devon Glenn (right)
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE CHARGERS! We thank everyone for your continued support and involvement in Crandall University’s Chargers Athletics, and we look forward to every opportunity to grow our teams! Learn more about the Chargers: crandallchargers.ca | crandallu.ca | athletics@crandallu.ca
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