The Growing Edge Spring 2023

THE GROWING EDGE

WORSHIP IN ALL THINGS

2023's Spring Grads, Here We Are to Worship, and more!

A GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

We are grateful for all gifts, both large and small, that so many give, often without even being asked.

Crandall University has always depended on the generosity of supporters in order to keep a Crandall educational experience affordable for our students.

As you may know, hundreds of individuals, churches, businesses, and foundations give toward our annual Operating Fund each year to ensure that students do not have to pay the full cost of operating the University. We are grateful for all gifts, both large and small, that so many give, often without even being asked.

In addition to gifts to the annual Operating Fund, an increasing number of donors, like Penny and I, are also setting up endowed funds to support our students. Unlike an Operating Fund gift which is given and spent in the same year, a gift for endowment purposes is used to set up a fund from which the annual income is used to support a project that both the donors and the University have agreed upon.

I am pleased to share that Jack (’52) and Grace Stultz recently provided the University with the largest endowment gift in its history! Jack, a highly-respected Moncton-based businessman, served on Crandall’s Board for 36 years before serving as Chancellor for five years. Currently, he serves as Chancellor Emeritus. Jack and Grace have long had a love for the students of the University

and an appreciation for how much a good quality chapel program can contribute to a student’s spiritual growth. Their gift is designed to cover the cost of operating our popular chapel program. Annual income from their gift will pay the salary of the Dean of the Chapel and the Director of Worship Arts, and it will provide scholarships for students admitted to our new Worship Apprenticeship program.

I am deeply appreciative of the example that Jack and Grace have set. Their example is a reminder that many of us have the capacity to bless students today and into the future by establishing or contributing toward an endowment fund to support scholarships, an academic chair, or a particular program or initiative. Many of us can begin a fund now that we can contribute to monthly, annually, or through our estate. An endowment gift is a gift that keeps on giving, benefiting Crandall students for generations to come.

Dr. Bruce Fawcett ('88) has served as President and Vice Chancellor since 2012.

Spring 2023

Here We Are to Worship

Dr.

The Edge of Discovery

One student’s discovery could provide valuable insight into treating tuberculosis.

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Spring Convocation 2023

See this year's 2023 Graduates, Dean's List, and Convocation Award Recipients.

Credits

Frannie Branswell ('20), Marketing & Communications Associate

Erica Scott ('15), Alumni & Donor Relations Associate

Darrell Nevers ('08), Marketing & Communications Manager

Cover Photo: Year end worship event in the Student Centre.

Convocation photography by Dale Preston.

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From Newcomer to Community Leader Master of Management

alumna Krishanthika

Dassasnayake (’22) recalls her move to Canada and the path that enabled her to help other newcomers feel welcome.

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The Growing Edge is the magazine of Crandall University. Its purpose is to inform alumni, donors, and friends about the University and to keep them in touch with the life of Crandall, as well as its family and friends.

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HERE WE ARE TO WORSHIP

DR. ROBERT KNOWLES ('89) SITS DOWN WITH CRANDALL UNIVERSITY’S MUSICALLY RENOWNED RECENT HIRE TO TALK ABOUT CHAPEL.

Matt Brouwer, Director of Worship Arts for Crandall University, JUNO Award Winner, GMA Covenant Award Winner, and East Coast Music Nominee, joined the University staff in August 2022. Since coming aboard, Matt has made massive headway, not only in the realm of Chapel worship services, but also as a mentor to students in a newly developed Worship Apprenticeship Program.

Recently, Crandall University Vice President for Advancement, Dr. Robert Knowles ('89), sat down with Matt to discuss the path that led him to Crandall, as well as the transformation of students that he’s witnessed in his role.

Dr. Robert Knowles (RK): Tell us a bit about yourself – where you’re from, and how you got your start in Worship Arts.

Matt Brouwer (MB): Well, I grew up near Truro, Nova Scotia on a dairy farm. I am one of 7 siblings and when I was 3 years old my dad was killed in a car accident. I grew up with a strong foundation of faith in part because of the example of my mom who trusted in God to provide for us and be a ‘Father to the fatherless’. God was always faithful, and I know that to be true in my personal story.

In college I got involved in music and leading worship. It was there I experienced spiritual transformation, a creative outlet as a singer-songwriter, and felt called to serve the Lord with my music. In a series of unbelievable and unexpected opportunities I found myself signing a record deal with a major label in Nashville when I was 24 years old.

RK: Wow, that is quite a story! Tell me a bit about your time in Nashville after signing your record deal.

MB: After signing my record deal in Nashville and spending about a year there, I was asked to move to Houston, Texas to be a part of a dynamic church service co-founded by Chris Tomlin called ‘The Harvest’ at a traditional United Methodist church. Chris and I took turns leading worship each week as we both continued to record albums and tour separately. After Chris’ career began to take off, he moved to Austin and I took over the lead worship role at The Harvest, working with other incredible worship artists like Robbie Seay, Brandon Heath, Article One, and Rita Springer. Eventually, I met my wife, Hannah, through that church and we started our family. Those 10 or so years were such a rich and rewarding time.

RK: Living in America for so long, did you know about Crandall University before you came to work here?

MB: Growing up in Nova Scotia in the 80’s and 90’s, I was aware of ABU and knew a handful of people who had attended, but my first personal interaction was in 2005 when I was asked to be a part of an outdoor music and worship festival hosted by Crandall here in Moncton. It was there that I met Crandall alumnus Jeff Somers ('00) and our paths crossed many times after that. We started writing songs together and doing some Maritime tours and even played a concert at a Crandall Student Christmas banquet in 2012. That began a relationship with Crandall and the current leadership that eventually blossomed into my position of Worship Arts Director.

RK: Yes, let’s discuss your position as Worship Arts Director. What have been your main priorities as you’ve been settling in for your first year?

MB: My primary focus as Worship Arts Director has been working with the Student Life and Transformation department and

the Dean of the Chapel to coordinate the music and worship aspects of our chapel services. I have also been helping to develop a Worship Apprenticeship Certificate Program aimed at training and equipping students to serve in churches in the Maritimes and across Canada. The goal of spiritual transformation and mentoring students toward a life of service have been the main themes of this first year.

RK: How do you see your day-to-day responsibilities tying in with our mission of “transforming lives?”

MB: I believe that nothing can truly change a heart except for an encounter with the Living God. It’s been those times when we all set aside our guard a little bit that we can truly see one another through God’s eyes and the whole world from His perspective…that’s transformative! It has been a blessing to work with such a great team of professionals in the Student Life and Transformation department at Crandall where everyone is constantly in conversation about how we can create moments, events, and space for students to experience the love of Jesus and the power of the gospel message of hope. It truly permeates everything we do and that is a reflection of the leader-

ship in our department and the university as a whole.

RK: I’m glad that you have been able to have those experiences with us. Can you talk about a particular “aha” moment that stands out from this past year?

MB: There have been several. Probably the most profound was an opportunity to bring some students to a homeless and recovery shelter in downtown Moncton where we ended up being asked to lead worship. The room was full and from the moment we started the first song it was clear that the people who were present really had no reservations about total abandon in their expression of worship

to God. I could feel the students and myself on stage getting swept up into the moment not so much as leaders now, but as participants. It was so beautiful and later that evening so many of the students expressed how they had never experienced anything like that. The joy was palpable and the moment was holy. Being present like that in a space where people who have endured such pain and brokenness in this life and have found hope in Jesus were pouring out their hearts in praise and thankfulness was the very definition of a transformative experience and one I will not forget.

RK: That’s amazing! On the topic of exciting moments, what excites you most about the future? What would you and Dr. Steve Watts (Dean of the Chapel) like to see happen?

MB: This year has really been about developing the Worship Apprenticeship Program and though we are already working with students in this capacity, the program officially kicks off in the fall. I am excited about seeing these students grow in their faith and their gifts. I’m excited to see what God does on our campus as a result of surrendering our lives to His will and His glory. I believe the best is yet to come!

It's been those times when we all set aside our guard a little bit that we can truly see one another through God's eyes and the whole world from His perspective... that's transformative!"

A YEAR OF FIRSTS

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS, JIM DRUART, RECOUNTS THE MANY WAYS THAT CRANDALL UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS MADE HISTORY IN THE 2022-2023 ATHLETIC SEASON

We have much to celebrate this year, including many ‘firsts’ for Crandall University Athletics.

Academically, seven student-athletes have earned CCAA Academic AllCanadian status, the league’s highest honour combining academic and athletic excellence, and 29 received CCAA National Scholar Awards for excellence in academics. Both represent the highest number in our history.

This year, we hosted the ACAA Cross Country Championships where our men’s team won their second consecutive league championship and our women’s team made history, winning their first-ever league title. Both teams went on to represent Crandall at the National Championships in Medicine Hat, AB. Amy Le Blang and Maryse Luce from our Women’s Volleyball team represented Crandall at the 2022 University/College Beach Volleyball National Championships in Toronto, ON. Additionally, all teams had at least one player earn ACAA All-Conference recognition, a first for Crandall Athletics.

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID, we were able to host the West Point Military Academy for our annual boxing event

which was a great showcase of our boxing team.

Individually, Amanda Piltzmaker of our Women’s Soccer team had one of the most successful years of any athlete in our history, being named a CCAA AllCanadian, the ACAA Women’s Soccer Player of the Year, ACAA First Team AllConference as well as earning Academic All-Canadian and National Scholar Award honours. She was also named the Women’s Soccer team MVP and our Female Athlete of the Year.

In the coming year, we will be launching a new sport, Men’s Volleyball, with head coach Garrett West and a solid recruiting class from across the country. We will also be traveling to West Point, New York to take on the West Point Military Academy in boxing in the fall.

With our athletic facility renovations complete and our first full post-COVID season behind us, we will continue to work to create a culture of excellence, founded on faith, integrity, respect, and community. On behalf of the staff, coaches, and student-athletes of Crandall University Athletics, I wish to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to the Crandall community for your continued support and commitment to athletics.

2022-2023 ATHLETIC AWARDS

Cross Country

MVP Male: William Ross

MVP Female: Mary Fillmore

Christian Leadership: Ezabella Able

Coach’s Award: Jackson Culberson & Hannah Rooney

Women’s Soccer

MVP: Amanda Piltzmaker

Christian Leadership: Laine Bennett

Coach’s Award: Emilie Arsenault

Men’s Soccer

MVP: Jonathan Albinet

Christian Leadership: Parker Steeves

Coach’s Award: Ethan Druart

Women’s Basketball

MVP: Alexa Rancourt

Christian Leadership: Sarah MacCormack

Coach’s Award: Emily Briggs & Kylee Balser

Jim Druart, Director of Athletics and Recreation

Men’s Basketball

MVP: Devon Glenn

Christian Leadership: Noah Ozkaynak

Coach’s Award: James French

Women’s Volleyball

MVP: Amy Le Blang

Christian Leadership: Gracie Andow

Coach’s Award: Janelle Blanchette

Boxing

Boxer of the Year: Giorgos Stavrou

Coach’s Award: Seamus O’Brien

Unsung Hero Award

Tyson Boudreau, Max Moncton

Physiotherapy

Male Athlete of the Year

Devon Glenn, Men’s Basketball

Female Athlete of the Year

Amanda Piltzmaker, Women’s Soccer

Dr. Seth Crowell Award

Mary Fillmore, Women’s Cross Country

ACAA Player of the Year, Women’s Soccer

Amanda Piltzmaker

ACAA Cross Country Runner of the Year

Sean Finnigan

ACAA Cross Country Coach of the Year

Brandon LeBlanc

ACAA First Team All-Conference Award

Ezabella Able, Mary Fillmore, Sean Finnigan, Devon Glenn, Amanda Piltzmaker, William Ross, Jesse Sabean, Lucas Zuffo

ACAA Second Team All-Conference Award

Emilie Arsenault, Janelle Blanchette, Ethan Druart, James French, Amy Le Blang, Alexa Rancourt

CCAA All-Canadian

Amanda Piltzmaker, Women’s Soccer

CCAA Academic All-Canadian Award

Ethan Druart, Daniel Hawkes, Amy Le Blang, Mary Fillmore, James French, Amanda Piltzmaker, Lucas Zuffo

CCAA National Scholar Award

Jonathan Albinet, Emilie Arsenault, Robyn Baglole, Kylee Balser, Sydnee Balser, Emily Briggs, Maya Clapperton, Megan Cook, Melora Cook, Brett Curtis, Grace Dorey, Ethan Druart, Drew Erskine, Riley Fillmore, Megan Gallie, Tori Ketch, Luke Knowles, Colby Lawrence, Amy Le Blang, Sarah Legere, Maryse Luce, Mary Fillmore, Sara-Maude Malenfant, Emma Muir, Rebecca Northcott, Kaya Shearer, Makayla Somers, Parker Steeves, Jose Vegas.

FULL CIRCLE EDUCATION

TWO CRANDALL ALUMS RETURNED TO THEIR ALMA MATER TO LEND THEIR EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE TO IMPACT THE LIVES OF THE NEXT GENERATION OF STUDENTS.

Frank (’90) and Gloria (Stairs) (’90, ’10, ’20) Trail met at Atlantic Baptist College in the late 80s, and in 1990 they got married and started their life together. Frank felt a calling to serve in full-time ministry stating, “several of the professors from Crandall were instrumental in fueling my passion for God and His Kingdom, helping me discover that God could actually somehow use me in a meaningful way to encourage others on their spiritual journey.” Upon graduating from ABC, Frank went on to get his MDiv from Acadia Divinity College and started pastoring on Grand Manan. In 1999 Frank accepted a call to Whitepine Baptist in Riverview where he has been pastoring for the last 24 years. During this time, Gloria was busy raising their three children, all of whom later attended Crandall University.

When their children got a bit older, Gloria began working as an Educational Assistant in the public school system. She worked in this role for six years until she decided to go back to Crandall to pursue an Education Degree. For Gloria, teaching is not just a

career, it’s a calling: “As Christ followers, it is essential that we are involved in our community in some way. The way that God has called me to be involved is through teaching in public school. Over her teaching career, Gloria has served in several schools as an Educational Assistant, an elementary teacher and an Educational Support Teacher. It is a challenging but rewarding career. “I am reminded that I am God’s child, and I am called to be His presence, share his love, and shine His light with those around me. You can’t always express that vocally, but I try, with God’s help, to live His love in every situation.”

Later, Frank and Gloria would both return to Crandall in a teaching capacity. Having obtained her Master of Education (her third degree from Crandall) and having experience in the public school system, Gloria teaches Developmental Literacy to Crandall’s Bachelor of Education students: “I have always wanted to be able to teach at Crandall and am thrilled to be able to contribute to the Crandall community in a teaching capacity.”

Frank completed his Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Formation, focusing on the spiritual disciplines as well as the theology and spirituality of worship. He sees teaching at Crandall as an extension of

his ministry in the community. “While I used some of what I learned in local church ministry, I was hoping to find a way to share and continue to explore these subjects with others,” expressed Frank. So, when Dale Stairs (’94), Director of the ClayStone Certificate, approached him about teaching a course on Spiritual Disciplines to Crandall’s ClayStone students, Frank jumped at the opportunity. Frank has also taught Theology of Worship and Contemporary Issues in Worship at Crandall and has occasionally brought the class to lead worship at Whitepine Baptist, where they have made a powerful impact on members of the congregation.

“In a way, going to Crandall is like going home and re-joining family,” shared Gloria, who has been a student at ABC, ABU, and Crandall. “There were many professors that had a profoundly positive impact on me. I feel so honoured to think that perhaps I can, in some little way, have that impact on someone else.“

Frank too had positive words to share about Crandall: “I remember the encouragement of some incredible professors and instructors when I was at ABC. If I can have just a small fraction of the positive influence on today’s students that I received, I will consider it more than worthwhile.”

I am reminded that I am God’s child, and I am called to be His presence, share his love, and shine His light with those around me."

SPRING CONVOCATION 2023

2023 Bachelor of Education grads

2023 Master of Management grads

2023 Bachelor of Business Administration grads

2023 Honorary Doctor of Laws recipient, Ernest Preston Manning

SPRING 2023 GRADS

Master of Education

Hana Ahmady

Amanda Auffrey

Rebecca Lynn Beardsley

Miranda Davidson

Meagan Elderkin

Vanessa Fahey

Renée Doris Marie Gagnon

Ashley Hache

Laura Anne Hebert

Monique Marie Hughes

Taylor McInnis-Hicks

Sebastian Murphy

Corey John Paddon

Amanda Dawn Pearson

Michelle Dawn Robichaud

Jana Hilary Stevenson

Patrick Whitaker

Master of Management

Pushpdeep

Sanju

Seifeldin Ashraf Baligh Mostafa

Abdelnabi

Huaid Afsar

Harsh Ahlawat

Syed Anoosh Ali

Juan Pablo Allen Amescua

Karu Saravanan Annamalai

Bharti Arora

Mary Akhila Priya Challa

Pinky Chaudhary

Smriti Chauhan

Vinay Dahiya

Ganesh Reddy Dantla

Krishanthika Chathurani

Dassanayake

Varinder Deep

Sergio Alexander Del Carpio

Flores

Madhan Karthikeyan

Dhamodharan

Karamvir Singh Dhanoa

Saiyam Vipul Doshi

Sharan Vijay D'souza

Sachin Jagdish Dulakche

Carolina Falcon Moncada

Ajay Dharamshi Gabani

Henriciulan Djavana Gheller

Pergher Fischer

Anju Gupta

Anmol Gupta

Sujee Iswarya Injety

Jebin Geo Jacob

Anubhav Jandyal

Jenny George Jose

Nithin Kochuvilakathu Jose

Ashley Arpit Joseph

Ashlyn Jude

Shubham Kalathiya

Danish Kapoor

Amit Raghavbhai Kaswala

Gagandeep Kaur

Manpreet Kaur

Kiran Nishit Kevadiya

Shreay Khanna

Srishti Khanna

Sruthy Krishna

Riya Kuriakose

Sreekala Kuzhikkattipurath

Snehal Moly Lobo

Ketan Manuskhbhai Makani

Sreeranjini Maniyattu

Mohd Khusro Masroor

Abhimanyu Mattoo

Sreekanth Menon

Randolf Ronald Miranda

Namrata Mishra

Nazeem Shifnas Mohamed Areef

Firdous Subair Mohammad

Mahdieh Mollaie

Laura Ivón Moreno Rodriguez

Hitesh Damjibhai Munjapara

Rehana Munshi

Abhiram Muttavarapu

Sairam Reddy Myadadha

Hamza Nadeem

Divya Nageli

Mamta Nagpal

Shahansha Nasimsha

Ana Lucia Navia Herrera

Evelyn Funmilayo Olayode

Ahunna Osuagwu

Siavash Pakzad

Neeharika Parashar

Darshankumar Maganbhai Patel

Tarunkumar Patel

Rajesh Patil

Andy Shaine Pereira

Jaison Peter

Sai Krishna Reddy Pidemarla

Mukesh Puri

Swapnil Shatrughansingh Rajput

Racneb Robles Castillo

Sreelekshmi Sasidharan

Dhaval Himmatbhai Savaliya

Sanket Nayankumar Shah

Mohammedjoeb Yusufbhai

Shaikh

Nitha Shanil

Atul Sharma

Sushil Sharma

Suvit Sharma

Kuldeep Sharma

Bharti Shokeen

Shilpa Maddibande

Shyamsunder

Inderdeep Singh

Ranjeet Singh Tushar Singh

Harmeet Singh Singh

Harmeet Singh

Kulbir Singh

Navpreet Singh

Dayle Soares

Esther Sharon Soni

Swati Sood

Vaishnavi Sreekala Gopal

Nishi Talati

Anshul Thakur

Rohin Reji Thomas

Aayushi Maheshbhai Tibadiya

Gowtam Tulugu

Luiz Henrique Valim De Lima

Campos

Cesar Alberto Vargas Pardo

Susan Varghese

Siddharth Vijh

Preeti Yadav

Payal Ashvinbhai Yoganandi

Jerin Mary Abraham

Aisha Adeel

Humaid Nafice Ahmed

Sheilabye Ali

Naresh Vastabhai Antala

Hari Apoorva

Aneesha Baneesh

Rachna Kishorbhai Bhatt

Maria Clara Castellanos

Capacho

Jenifer Bernadette Costa

Ishan Dabra

Aabshar Dhiman

Alisha Marisa Dsouza

Reihane Faeghi

Tahseen Fatima

Shibina Firos

Jaspalsingh Lakhvindersingh

Gill

Gayathry Gopalakrishnan

Jolene Nicolette Graham-Dyer

Jeena Jacob

Parth Kishorbhai Jajdiya

Nikhil Joseph

Charneet Kaur

Hardeep Kaur

Manpreet Kaur

Rajdeep Kaur

Rajpinder Kaur

Rajwinder Kaur

Sandeepjeet Kaur

Sukhmeet Kaur

Rozmin Rustam Khatri

Nitin Kumar

Akanksha Kumari

Suraj Kirtikumar Kuri

Limal Kathanaparambil Madhu

Nandini Malhotra

Aparna Mathew

Krishnadas Mohandas

Kalana Harshana Perera

Muththettuwage

Queen Elizabeth Niddi Okwum

Julio Cesar Ortega Torres

Kavita Pandey

Raghav Kripa Pare

Shivendra Rana

Vishnupriya Chethikkottu

Sadasivan

Vivek Saini

Jaswinder Singh Sandhu

Kapil Sharma

Neha Sharma

Farha Siddique

Sumeet Kaur Sidhu

Mohit Singh

Gurjan Singh

Ran Song

Greeshma Vellimattum

Sukumaran

Rose Maria Thathyamkulam

Jose

Lubna Zeair

Master of Organizational Management

Bhawna

Sneha Annie Abraham

Olufemi Oladipo Ajayi

Oyeleke Olatunji Akanbi

Earle Ali

Oluchi Martha Amadi

Marc Babineau

Charleen Broad

Nishanth Chillarige

Jesse Chibuike Echefu

Chidiebere Christine Ezenwafor

Chan Wai Fai

Abhijit Arun Kasarekar

Gauravkumar Tulshibhai Kheni

Julia Ogechi Kikeme

Billie Jo Levi

Tisha Mannur

Matilda Olusola Ogunleye

Nehita Silvia Okoduwa

Aimuamwosa Okoro

Onyemaobibeh Okwuazu

Reghuraj Raveendran Nair

Khaled Razzam

Oluseyi Segun-Olarerin

Anu Shaji

Huma Shireen

Ateka Anas Vahora

Yetunde Abimbola Adedoyin

Marian Isi Akhigbemen

Adel Ardestani

Christopher Mba Ayebe

Amaka Nwanneka Donald-Ibe

Sophia Onyeka Etuhube

Ranjit Jha

Mallory Moore

Dang Tu Khue Nguyen

Adebimpe Olabosipo

Nicholson-Aleke

Chibueze Evans Nwajiugo

Nneka Chinyere Nwuju

Joy Ijeoma Chinomnso Ogidi

Chinelo Uchegbu

Ansh Wadhwa

Anle Zhang

Bachelor of Education

Delaney Acton

Emilie Arsenault

Brady Atkinson

Rana Azzam

Sydnee Faye Balser

Sarah Isobel Boorne

Felicity Brayley

Emily Elizabeth Briggs

Matthew Gordon Burton

Chelsea Campbell

Nicholas Canova

Douglas Carew

Brett Curtis

Hillary Curtis

Emma Ruth Grace Delaney

Danika DesRoches

Drew William Erskine

William David Frost

Megan Jeanne Gallie

Jacque Gaudet

Robert Brant Guimond

Katherine Elizabeth Hamilton

Sujin Hwang

Allison Ingham

Krista Johnson

Anne Florence Keating

Mary Caroline Landry

Denise Ann-Marie

Larmond-Bennett

Colby Stewart Lawrence

Hélène Le Pennec

Aila Leger

Mallory Legere

Tara-Ashley Dawn Leger

Sara Liptay

Stéphanie Mallet

Matthew Stephen Mitchell

Julia Morais

Shelby Alena Nickerson

Deanna Marie O'Donnell

Tara Ouellette

Alyssa Roberts

Haleigh Megan Sears

Danielle Mina Short

Barbara Diane Strong Muir

Megan Tozer

Emily Vickers

Sylvie Vienneau-Gaudet

Sydney Frances Watt

Mitchell Webber

Michael Wood

French Immersion Education Certificate

Danielle Mina Short

Bachelor of Arts - Honours

Samuel Chute

Kira Smith

Indira Trowsdale

Bachelor of Arts

Amanda Audit

Kenzie Baker

Kayla Julie Boucher

Hannah Mae Chase

Hannah Cook

Jackline Jeannette Crain

Deserea Cramm

William David Frost

Arianna Elizabeth Gaudreault

Hayley Hallett

Zachary Harris

Wesly Job-Joazard

Sophia Rachel-Faye Jones

Lorena Joseph

Natalie Kloster

Caleb Rainer Lane

Brendan Leblanc

Courtney Lutes

Winston Norton MacCabe

Heather Elizabeth MacKinnon

Matthew Maguire

Katelyn Brianna Melanson

Katelyn Morrissey

Amanda Beth Oakley-Hunt

Alexa Ruth Rancourt

Jaspreet Singh

Daniel Michael Slack

Parker Steeves

Makayla Somers

Rebekah Joy Swanson

Jenna Tozer

Amanda Waugh

Hollie Elizabeth Anne Weaver

Lorraine Whalen

Bachelor of Business Administration

Jonathan Albinet

Alyssa Greta Banfield

Lucas French

Muskan Kaur Gill

Ermelinda Ishimwe Nezerwa

Alice Mbodze Muye

Chelsea Walker

Bachelor of Organizational Management

Ghisline Duguay

Lee Bentley Vickers

DEAN'S LIST

Jonathan Gilbert Albinet

Alysha Mae Armitage

Julianna Nicole Augustine

Monica Lyn Valentina Babineau

Pratt

Robyn Dianne Baglole

Kenzie Grace Baker

Karen Blacklock

Amy Rae Le Blang

Kayla Julie Boucher

Evan Josiah Carr

Ashley Meaghan Chase

Samuel James Chute

Chelsea Ann Cliff

Ashley Lynn Collins

Megan Jennifer Cook

Gabriel Belliveau Cormier

Sydney Amber Curry

Adrian John Davies

Ethan James Landers Druart

Ghisline Duguay

Sarah Lynn Duguay

William David Frost

Arianna Elizabeth Gaudreault

Rachel Alice Gauvin

Maggie Zi Elizabeth Grant

Sophie Caroline Gray

Vanessa Greenwood

Hayley Elizabeth Hallett

Aiden Richard Hamilton

Jonah Aaron Hanley

Mattea Grace Hansen

Michaela Faith Hansen

Lauren Bonita Marie Hasson

Daniel Roy Hawkes

Elizabeth Amanda Hayes

Emma Lauren Hayes

Sarah Catherine Hebert

Sarah Ann Henry

Suava Amai Hoffman

Alia Jade Hogeveen

Faith Elizabeth Howe

Amanda Beth Hunt

Nezerwa Ermelinda Ishimwe

Sophia Rachel-Faye Jones

Summer Mariam Kadri

Stacy Keeler

Abeni Reya Laura Knowles

Bachelor of Science

Samara Barr

Rachel Nellie Butterfield

Megan Jennifer Cook

Sophie Caroline Gray

Emily Anne Jordan

Maggie Robin Sparkes

Michelle Grace Scott

Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Erin McLearn

ClayStone Certificate

Evan Cleveland

Caleb Rainer Lane

Oxford Certificate Programme

Erin Atsma

Hannah Cook

Alexia D'astous-MacDonald

Madison Dawson

Melissa Goossen

Rowena Hobbs

Reanna Linde

Rachel Ten Hove

Kathryn Wikkerink

Youth Leadership Certificate

Hayley Hallett

Jasmine Lamothe

Chantal Leblanc

Sophie Isabelle LeBlanc

Tina Marie LeBlanc

Sarah Jane Legere

Eli Russell Lutes

Alley Joy MacDonald

Chloe Dora Anne MacDonald

Colby MacDonald

Lydia Elieen Machon

Joshua William MacPhee

Sara-Maude Malenfant

Cameron Alexander McCaie

Malcolm Baird Mealey

Catheryn Ruth Elizabeth Milbury

Nancy Ann Milliea

Katelyn Patricia Morrissey

Samuel Morrissey

Emma Victoria Muir

Emilie Murphy

Allana Nicholas

Kayla Joy Phillips

Ryan Patrick Power

David Ian Price

Amy Elizabeth Reid

Micayla Jayne Sarang Reynolds

Miguel Alejandro Meneses Rinaldi

Rebecca Grace Robinson

Jonathan Blair Russell

Samantha Crystal Saulnier

Jaspreet Singh

Abbigail Louise Skaling

Natasha Smith

Nathan Smith

Maggie Robin Sparkes

Emma Caterina Spataro

Giorgos Stavrou

Andrew Parker Steeves

Rebekah Joy Swanson

Justine Annette Taylor

Karen Tellier

Samuel Joel Tingley

Maria Catalina Ordonez Torres

Indira Raine Trowsdale

Dayna Marie VanSnick

Marley Emily Elaine Warman

Hollie Elizabeth Anne Weaver

CONVOCATION AWARDS

Morrison Education Distinction Award

Katherine Elizabeth Hamilton [01]

Hélène Le Pennec [02]

Haleigh Sears [03]

Gord and Marlene (Steeves) Read Award for Inspirational Teaching

William David Frost [04]

Aila Leger [05]

Highest Overall Standing Within the Class of 2023

Amanda Beth Oakley-Hunt [06]

Indira Trowsdale [07]

Crandall University Honours Society

Amanda Beth Oakley-Hunt [08]

Indira Trowsdale [09]

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2023 Faculty of Business Administration Gold Medal

Jonathan Albinet [10]

Trevor Nason Memorial Science Award

Maggie Robin Sparkes [11]

Graduate Studies Award in Management

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FROM NEWCOMER TO COMMUNITY LEADER

MASTER OF MANAGEMENT ALUMNA KRISHANTHIKA DASSASNAYAKE (’22) RECALLS HER MOVE TO CANADA AND THE PATH THAT ENABLED HER TO HELP OTHER NEWCOMERS FEEL WELCOME

Encouraged by one of her best friends to pursue her dreams in Canada, Krishanthika Dassanayake (Krisha) started researching post-graduate study opportunities, looking for a program that would align with her educational background. Having obtained her first master’s degree in Regional Development and Planning at the University of Colombo in her home country of Sri Lanka, Krisha was determined to join a program that would meet her aspirations, not only in terms of curriculum, but also in terms of international exposure. Eventually, in the spring of 2021, her journey at Crandall University began when she enrolled in the Master of Management program.

Located in one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities, Crandall felt like an easy choice to Krisha; “The program, faculty, and campus, all exceeded my expectations,” she shared, “and today, as I look back on completing my degree in December 2022 and my time as a student, I can say with confidence that I have gained excellent academic and professional knowledge and experience thanks to Crandall.”

Originally from Colombo, Sri Lanka, Krisha grew up on an island located in the Indian Ocean which is known for its rich ethnic and cultural diversity. “When my family and I first moved to Moncton, my initial concerns were about not being sure what to expect or how to adapt to a

new life and a different community,” she expressed. “At the beginning, being away from our culture, family, and friends was very challenging, but we started to adjust and settled quickly, mainly thanks to the friendly and welcoming community and the region’s beautiful nature. Furthermore, the city’s remarkable multiculturalism and culture of inclusion helped us network and become part of the community in little time.”

Joining the Multicultural Association of Greater Moncton Area (MAGMA, one of the largest settlement agencies in New Brunswick) in the summer of 2022 was a turning point in Krisha’s professional career in Canada. As a Client Support Navigator, she is the first point of contact for newcomers to Canada. “My role allows me to interact with newcomers directly and to help them navigate a new system, understand their competencies, and guide them so they can access the right support needed to successfully become integrated members of their new Canadian community,” Krisha explained. “As a newcomer myself, I am thrilled to be able to give back to the community that welcomed me, and to demonstrate my cultural awareness when working with clients and colleagues from diverse backgrounds all over the globe.”

As a MAGMA team member, Krisha engages in a variety of community services and recently had the opportunity to

lead a Community Volunteer Tax Clinic that helps hundreds of newcomers file tax returns and gain benefits. To recognize her commitment and contribution to this community project, she was awarded a certificate of appreciation by the Minister for Canada National Revenue, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier.

It’s been two years since Krisha and her family arrived in Moncton, and when she looks back at all the things that she’s been able to achieve so far, she feels grateful for the amazing people that she’s gotten to know. “One person in particular who comes to mind,” noted Krisha, “is Professor Don Moore, whose dedication, continuous guidance, and motivation are what inspired me to pursue my academic and professional goals.”

“Despite the challenges that I have faced, I am proud to say that I pursued my passion for community work. Being a breast cancer survivor, I have been through tough and painful times, but today, I conduct Breast Cancer Awareness sessions for newcomers to Moncton to educate them by sharing my personal experience. I am grateful for all of the opportunities and everything that I have been able to achieve and I look forward to what the future will bring.”

Being a breast cancer survivor, I have been through tough and painful times, but today, I conduct Breast Cancer Awareness sessions for newcomers to Moncton to educate them by sharing my personal experience.”

LARGEST ENDOWMENT IN UNIVERSITY HISTORY

GILDA O. RYDER ('83, '03) DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & PLANNED GIVING

Throughout Crandall University’s history we have witnessed God provide in incredible ways. He has repeatedly done far more than we could have asked or imagined! With sincere gratefulness, the University community recently received the largest endowment gift in the school’s history from Mr. Jack (’52) and Mrs. Grace Stultz of Moncton, New Brunswick.

Synonymous with this University’s storyline is the humble encouragement and support throughout many decades by Jack and Grace. Their genuine interest and deep desire to support the transformation of young lives has been at the forefront of their love for this school. Past President, Dr. Brian MacArthur (’70) noted that, “Behind the scenes, Jack was a trusted friend and wise counsellor to Presidents. I benefited greatly from his encouragement, his wealth of experience, and his unfailing passion that the University exemplify its Scriptural motto, Colossians 1:18b – “that in all things He (Christ) might have the pre-eminence.”

Similarly, current President, Dr. Bruce Fawcett (’88) commented, “Like many others, Jack and Grace have been faithful prayer and financial supporters of the University. I have been privileged to draw upon Jack’s wisdom and experience on many occasions as we have discussed together the next best steps to advance the University. This wonderful new gift will help secure the University’s Christian identity, allowing future generations of students to

benefit from our popular chapel program much as I did as a student decades ago.”

This new endowed fund will enable the University to attract and retain dedicated Christian leaders to support Crandall’s mission by providing a vibrant chapel program and other initiatives designed to support the spiritual growth of our students. Therefore, it is most fitting that this fund will carry the name of Grace and Jack Stultz, a successful businessman wellknown as president and one of the founders of Apex Industries Group of Companies, an innovative international manufacturing company based in Moncton.

God’s promise given in 2 Corinthians 9:8 declares that “God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” We give God all the praise and glory for this gift that will bless and ensure Christian leadership here at Crandall University for the furtherance of Christ’s Kingdom.

For information on creating scholarships, bursaries, or setting up other endowment funds or bequests, email gilda.ryder@crandallu.ca or phone 506-863-6444.

NEW SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS ESTABLISHED

Crandall’s ability to assist indigenous students with the cost of their education has been enhanced because of the generosity of alumni like Cindy Dockendorff (’03) and her brother, Jacob Dockendorff (’03), of Atlantic Shellfish Products, Morell, Prince Edward Island. The newly established Epekwitk Indigenous Scholarship is primarily intended for indigenous students from PEI but may be awarded to indigenous students from a Mi’kmaq First Nation in the Atlantic Provinces, Quebec, or Maine or to a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit student from Canada or a Native American whose Nation’s traditional territory straddles the Canada/US border.

The Dockendorffs recognize that “God, our Creator has provided the land, sea, and everything in them and our family

YOUR WILL AND THE NEXT GENERATION

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has made a living from the land and sea ever since our ancestors immigrated here.” They also acknowledge that Epekwitk (PEI) is part of Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. By establishing this scholarship they seek to honour the generosity of God and their neighbours, the Mi’kmaq people.

“We are pleased to be able to provide the Epekwitk Indigenous Scholarship to a deserving student this year,” stated Chris Robb, Vice President of Enrollment Management. “This generous award will help reduce financial barriers and provide easier access to post-secondary education. We look forward to working with our Indigenous communities to promote access to this scholarship and pathways to study at Crandall University.”

They discuss topics such as good financial stewardship, money management, debt, and living generously. Advice is also provided on topics such as RRSPs, vacation properties, trusts, choosing an executor, living wills/ personal directives, charitable giving, and powers of attorney. Monthly webinar links are included in Crandall’s monthly email newsletter or contact Gilda Ryder by emailing gilda.ryder@crandallu.ca or by calling 506-863-6444 for more information.

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THE EDGE OF DISCOVERY

ONE STUDENT'S DISCOVERY COULD PROVIDE VALUABLE INSIGHT INTO TREATING TUBERCULOSIS.

Recently, Professor of Chemistry, Dr. Mel Schriver (PhD, University of New Brunswick) and Samantha McWilliams ’21 (BSc in Biology, Crandall University) published a paper with co-authors from Saint Mary's University titled, "Synthesis and Crystal Structures of Halogenated Oxathiazolones" in the journal Acta Crystallographica C. Their study details the synthesis and structures of new chemical compounds, which is not uncharted territory for the Crandall Science department with Dr. Schriver: “My background before Crandall was in the discovery of new molecules, especially rings of atoms in previously unknown sequences that had very reactive bonds,” explained Schriver. “When I came to Crandall (ABU at the time) in 1996 I looked for an overlooked area in chemistry that no one was developing in the hopes that the chemistry would be simple and safe enough to include in my Organic Chemistry courses. From the student’s perspective they would get to be involved in honest discovery at the edge of known science and learn that research in science is incremental, cooperative, and disciplined. That is why I selected the oxathiazolones back in 1998 for research here in the Science labs at Crandall University.”

Dr. Schriver couldn’t have known in 1998 that oxathiazolones would become the cornerstone to his research relating to tuberculosis, a disease that still kills millions of people worldwide

each year. “In 2009, I noticed an uptick in citations forsome of my oxathiazolone research related to the discovery by some large research groups from Cornell, Duke, and Uppsala that the molecules we had been looking at had significant potential for treating tuberculosis. What they had discovered was a keyhole in tuberculosis that would disable the microbe. They were devoting all their significant resources in trying every key they could find to fit the keyhole. The oxathiazolones were fitting in the keyhole correctly but they were all too fragile,” shared Schriver. “At that time, I developed a research collaboration with the Masuda group at Saint Mary's University, where I used to teach, and we began to look at the structure of these systems to see if we could find more structural clues that could give more robust keys.”

This research collaboration became the second publication in the past five years that Dr. Schriver has co-authored with a Crandall Science undergraduate student. The partnership with former student, Samantha, was the result of one of her discoveries in class. “Samantha was part of a group of students in my Organic chemistry class looking at the preparation of a then unknown member of the molecular family that we were exploring. She was the first to realize that not only had we not made what we expected, but that what we did make was amazing and the chemistry had never been reported

before,” described Dr. Schriver. “It gave us a window to place halogens like chlorine and bromine in positions where they could function as structural struts that could make the keys more robust.” When asked how she felt about this col-

laboration, Samantha – who since graduating in the spring of 2021 has moved to Northern England and completed a MSc in Advanced Biomedical Science with honours at Teesside University and is currently working as a Scientific Journal Manager while searching for a fitting PhD opportunity – shared: “I am happy to have had the opportunity to contribute to my field and hope that our discoveries can be used in future research projects. The

library of known oxathiazolones continues to expand and my hope is that one of these chemicals can check all the boxes needed to become a new treatment for tuberculosis. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to collaborate with Mel for many reasons. His talent as an educator and mentor were pivotal in my academic journey, and this work would not have been possible without him. Though my time at Crandall University is complete, the impact that my professors had on me will last forever. I can say without a doubt that the Crandall science faculty have gone above and beyond to prepare me for life after my BSc.”

Although Dr. Schriver expects to retire in the next three years, he still has hopes for the Crandall Science department’s future. “In many ways, the idea that a university our size would have any science degree integrated into a Christian liberal arts education is breathtaking and a heroic commitment by the University. In all my years here, I have known the support of the University for the Science program and if I may dream for those that come after me I would dream that there would continue to be space in the vision for this University that would include a vital, growing Science Department that can speak to the larger internal and external community to say that it is possible to stand on the edge of discovery and see with the eyes of the Creator, if just for a moment.”

"Though my time at Crandall is complete, the impact that my professors had on me will last forever."

FACULTY NEWS

Dannie Brown

Dr. Dannie Brown (DBA, Anderson University) delivered the Keynote Address at the Second International Conference on Management: Past, Present and Future at the Uka Tarsadia University, in Gujurat, India in March 2023, via Zoom. The topic of his address was “Leadership Challenges in the Current Era.” Dr. Brown will be retiring this year from his positions as Dean of Remote Learning and Associate Professor of Management.

Bruce Fawcett

('88)

President Fawcett's ’88 (PhD, University of Wales) research on the connection between teenage religious affect and parental church attendance was published in a recent issue of Research in Brief. This publication, from the Association of Christian Schools International, is designed to help Christian teachers world-wide be more effective in their roles. The article was co-written with Leslie Francis and Ursala McKenna.

Keith

Grant ('96)

Dr. Keith Grant ’96 (PhD, University of New Brunswick) presented the 2023 Guptill Lecture at Crandall, and launched his new book, Enthusiasms and Loyalties: The Public History of Private Feelings in the Enlightenment Atlantic [1] published by McGill-Queen’s University Press. Dr. Grant also recorded interviews about his book for the Champlain Society’s “Witness to the Past” and Marc Jolicoeur’s podcasts.

Dieu Hack-Polay

Dr. Dieu Hack-Polay (PhD, University of Surrey) published a book with Springer titled The Absurd Workplace: How Absurdity is Normalized in Contemporary Society and the Workplace [2]. He was also awarded Top Cited Paper by Wiley publishing company for his article in the European Management Review. This same paper, titled, “Locus of control as a moderator of the effects of COVID-19 perceptions on job insecurity, psychosocial, organisational, and job outcomes for MENA region hospitality employees,” was also recognized as one of the most downloaded papers by Wiley. Finally, he was awarded Top Cited Paper for “The Janus-faced effects of COVID-19 perceptions on family healthy eating behavior: Parent's negative experience as a mediator and gender as a moderator” published in the Scandinavian Journal of Psychology by Wiley.

Shelly Lyons

Prof. Shelly Lyons ’07 (DBA Cand., Royal Roads University) published a paper entitled "Adult Third Culture Kid's (ATCK's) Journey to Belonging through Blogs and Podcasts" in the December issue of the Journal of Education, Innovation and Communication. Shelly also presented this paper in September at the 2022 International Conference of Communication and Management.

Greg Maillet

Dr. Greg Maillet (PhD, University of Ottawa) recently presented a paper for a conference called Tolkien Among the Theologians sponsored by Houston Christian University. Dr. Maillet’s paper was entitled, “Tolkien and the Theology of the Gawain-Poet.”

Nancy Matthews

In addition to being appointed Dean of Education, Dr. Nancy Matthews (PhD, University of New Brunswick) held a book launch at the end of March to promote her new book, which will be coming out in July, titled, The Role of Leaders in Educational Decision-Making: Examining Implementation Factors and Providing a Newfound Model [3], published by Routledge Taylor & Francis Group.

Sam Reimer

Dr. Sam Reimer’s (PhD, University of Notre Dame) third book, Caught the Current: British and Canadian Evangelicals in an Age of Self-Spirituality[4] has been published by McGillQueen’s University Press. We anticipate a formal book launch at Crandall University in September 2023. He also contributed a book chapter titled, “Partisanship, Patriarchy, and Prejudice: Inclusivity among Evangelicals, Albertans and Rural Canadians” in the book Building Inclusive Communities in Rural Canada published by the University of Alberta Press in 2023. In November 2022, Dr. Reimer presented two papers at the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion conference in Baltimore. The first was part of The Flourishing Congregations Research out of Ambrose University. The other was a co-authored paper looking at religious decline in Canada. Lastly, Dr. Reimer presented a Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada (CBAC) Masterclass presentation called “Modern Self-Spirituality and its Impact on the Local Congregation” in January 2023.

Sergio Ribeiro

Dr. Sergio Ribeiro (PhD, Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná) presented his article “Statistical Analysis of Research Related to The Integration Between Risk Management and Strategy” at the Enterprise Risk Management Congress in December 2022. This congress is organized by the School of Economics, Business Administration, and Accounting of the University of São Paulo (FEA-USP) in Brazil. Following the presentation, the article was approved to be published as a chapter in the book Open Science Research X. Dr. Ribeiro also had the article “The Emerging Role of Technology in Education” published by the Thrive Project as part of his research collaboration with the Australian organization.

Elissa Rodkey

Dr. Elissa Rodkey (PhD, York University) gave the Gender Studies lecture titled, “The Gavel was a Brass [Redacted]: On the Evils of Historic All-Male Psychology Societies with Some Lessons for Modern Psychology” at Westmont College. Elissa was also accepted as a Visiting Scholar of the Oxford Centre for LifeWriting at Wolfson College in Oxford, England, for part of her Research Leave.

John Stackhouse

Dr. John Stackhouse (PhD, The University of Chicago), Samuel J. Mikolaski Chair of Religious Studies, delivered the annual Medley Lecture for the Anglican Archdiocese of Fredericton, "Thick Churches: The Answer to a Post-Christian Canada." Dr. Stackhouse also published a short article reminding Americans that evangelicalism is a global phenomenon and that the white Christian nationalism evident in evangelical support for Donald Trump is much more American than it is evangelical, titled, “A Global Perspective on American Evangelical Politics,” published among the Sightings articles by the University of Chicago. https://divinity.uchicago.edu/sightings/articles/ global-perspective-american-evangelical-politics

NEW BOOKS

ALUMNI NEWS

Peter Daniel Fawcett (’16) completed his Master of Information degree from University of Toronto in November 2022.

Heather Martin (’04) won Innovator of the Year Award 2023 at the Bow Valley College Employee Spotlight event. She was also nominated by the Program Chairs for the new teaching and assessment methods implemented in the Business Strategy course.

Aron Spidle (’04) received Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2022. This medal was awarded to him for his service to volunteerism on behalf of the Monarchist League of Canada.

Jenna (Martin) Wilson (’19) and her husband Garrison welcomed their second son, Ezekiel "Zeke" Liam Wilson, on February 9, 2023. He was 9lbs 14oz! His big brother Blake (22 months) is so protective and loving.

Hold My Girl by Charlene (Davis) Carr (’06) has been published internationally. Charlene was named as one of the Black Canadian writers to watch in 2023 by CBC, as well, Hold My Girl was listed as one of the top 30 Canadian books to read in 2023 by CBC. It was also this month's Cityline Book Club pick by Tracey Moore. Charlene was also awarded both the Arts Nova Scotia and Canada Council for the Arts grants to write and revise her next book.

Wayne Hagerman (’74) was nominated for and awarded the Queen Elizabeth 2 platinum Jubilee medal for his volunteer Chaplaincy work (10 years), at Southeast Regional Correctional Centre in Shediac, NB. (In photo: NB Lieutenant Governor Brenda Murphy and MLA Sherry Wilson)

Eden (Harris) (’17, ’19) and Devin Troke welcomed baby boy Theodore in May 2022.

Riverview

Lianne (MacKinnon) (’16) and Caleb Settle (’16) welcomed their second child, Elyse Ruth, in February 2023. John Mark is adjusting well to his role as big brother.

Joyce-Ann

Laura

Spinney (‘09) completed her Doctorate of Theology at University of Toronto – Wycliffe College. Pictured with Vanessa Black (‘09)

High School teacher Armand Doucet (’12) has been made a member of the Order of Canada for his career advocating for public education.

Jeff Somers (’00) wrote a children’s book inspired by his daughter titled Avery and the Special Shoe

Santos (’14) and David Mugenga (’15) welcomed their first baby, Isla Estee, in December 2022.

Betty (Elliot) Peacock (’59) was recently recognized for 25 years of volunteerism as the President of Crandall University’s Auxiliary. Betty is one of Crandall’s greatest ambassadors and through her leadership role with the Auxiliary has helped raise thousands of dollars for special student projects.

Our students and community say “THANK YOU!” and wish her well in retirement.

Crandall University’s Auxiliary, having supported the University’s mission since the early 1960’s, continues to seek volunteers. For info, contact cuauxiliary@crandallu.ca

IN MEMORIAM

Harold Arbo, '69

Gary Bursey, '61

Winnifred (Sherrard) Colburne, '62

Allan Cooke, '59

Charles Denton, '56

KellyAnne (Chute) Denton, '96

Larry Killens, '63

Joanne (Murray) Lewis, '65

Leslie Peter Logan, '58

Jack MacDonald, '81

Shirley (Ward) MacDonald, '60

Frank McGill, '80

Ernest Nickerson, '71

Charles F. Parlee, '59

Deborah Slater, '03

Ronald Stanley, '58

Dwight Stuart, '62

David Wilton, '59

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS

The Crandall University Distinguished Alumni Award (DAA) banquet is an annual event which is held to recognize outstanding alumni who have lived their lives as excellent representatives of Crandall in the world. Each year’s recipient(s) are selected from nominations received from the alumni community and approved by the University Senate. This year, Distinguished Alumni Awards were presented on Friday May 5, 2023 to recipients Rev. Dr. Stephen McMullin (’76) and Rev. Gordon MacLeod (’77).

Rev. Dr. Stephen McMullin ('76)

Stephen McMullin, who grew up in the Woodstock, NB, was familiar with Atlantic Baptist College (ABC) through Woodstock Baptist Church, which had close ties to the college. Being raised in this church, Stephen had already been considering ABC for post-secondary education, but his decision was solidified after the college principal, Dr. Stuart Murray brought a gospel team to Woodstock High School in Stephen’s grade 12 year.

During his year in the ABC Arts program, Steve learned how important it was to integrate faith with all different areas of life. “As classes began with prayer it meant that I was thinking ‘how does English, sociology, philosophy, and math relate to my Christian life?’” Steve shared. Another thing that was important to Steve during his year at ABC was his involvement in the chorale, a group that would travel to churches to sing and give testimonies. Through this experience, Steve learned a lot about different churches around Atlantic Canada, which helped to inform him throughout his life as he became a pastor and then a Professor at Acadia Divinity College.

Steve and his wife Rosalie have been married for 43 years. They have two children, one of whom graduated from Crandall with her Master of Education. Looking back on his life, Steve recognizes the impact that ABC has had on him. “As I think about my Christian faith, I think back to some significant times when I’ve had to make some decisions about moving to the next stage, and I think my decision to come to ABC was one of those times. My time here made me think more deeply about my faith than I had thought before… Through the years Crandall has continued to be a part of my life. I think of the ways in which I’ve been impacted by other people who have been students, leaders, and teachers here at Crandall,” shared Steve.

Rev. Gordon MacLeod ('77)

Gordon MacLeod grew up in North Sydney on Cape Breton Island, NS, and

heard of ABC through his home church. Although he wanted to go to Dalhousie University to study Marine Biology, Gordon was encouraged by his parents, who thought that attending ABC first was a smarter move.

Gord enrolled in the required arts and bible courses and expected to be at ABC for one year before moving on to Dalhousie. However, he ended up staying at ABC for three years in total. During his three years, Gord met some special people who became big influences in his life, including Chemistry Professor George Turner who pushed him to achieve greater things, English Professor Peter Henderson, whose office was always open to encourage him to keep going and to offer advice, Ramona (Wagner) Mitchell, who filled him with turkey sandwiches and coffee when she heard that he was neglecting his health to cram for his final exams, and Dr. Ralph Richardson, who was a professor but became a long-time friend.

Gord met his wife Rosalie during his time at ABC and they have been married for 45 years and have three wonderful children, all of whom attended Crandall. Reflecting on his life, Gord can see how God had a hand in his choices. “God’s sovereignty is the story. He reached into the darkness and pulled me into the light many years ago in Cape Breton. He brought me to ABC, and he spoke so clearly to me about becoming a pastor.” When Gord was asked what made the biggest impact on him during his time at ABC he shared: “People. People who were used by God to change my life into something He could use, and He did.”

Learn more of our recipients’ stories on crandallu.ca

UPCOMING EVENTS

Golf Classic Jun 22

Mountain Woods Golf Club

Alumni BBQ at Oasis

Crandall University

Aug 11

Foliage Day Oct 13

Fall Convocation 2023 Nov 4

Crandall University

Crandall Christmas Market

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Nov 18

For further details, please visit crandallu.ca/events or phone 506-858-8970