The Growing Edge Magazine | Spring 2014

A PUBLICATION FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF CRANDALL UNIVERSITY // Spring/Summer 2014 // Volume 26–Edition 2 // crandallu.ca

The

GROWING EDGE magazine

Introducing Masters Degrees

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Details about Homecoming 2014, award recipients, community updates, convocation highlights, and Chargers’ athletics!

From the The Growing Edge Magazine

Editor

Rachael Keetch ‘13 , Marketing & Communications Manager Email: rachael.keetch@crandallu.ca Assistant Editor Gilda Ryder ‘83, Director of Development & Alumni Relations Email: gilda.ryder@crandallu.ca Layout & Design Rachael Keetch ‘13 Cover Photo Dr. Keith Bodner hoods B.A. graduate, Megan Trenholm during the 2 pm Convocation ceremony.

Changes of address should be sent to: Diane Tait ‘11, Development Associate Crandall University Box 6004, Moncton, NB E1C 9L7 Tel: (596) 863-6459 1-888-968-6228 Fax: (506) 863-6460 Email: diane.tait@crandallu.ca 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, its family and friends.

Alumni letters, unsolicited manuscripts, art and photos are welcome for possible inclusion. Items for “Alumni News” should be identified by graduation class. Free subscriptions to The Growing Edge Magazine are available upon request. © 2014 Crandall University. All rights reserved.

Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is strictly prohibited.

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PRESIDENT’S Desk

By Bruce Fawcett, Ph.D. ‘88

As you read this, a group of ten Crandall University faculty members, staff members, and students will be exploring the Holy Land for a study tour. We are looking forward to visiting many of the sites in modern-day Israel where Jesus and his early followers walked and ministered. We are really proud of the classroom experiences we offer to our students but we are also equally proud of the off-site academic and co-curricular experiences that allow our students to grow.

Some of our students spend a semester abroad at Oxford University in England, while others complete their Bachelor of Education internship in Australia, China, or Northern Alberta. Students in our CrossCultural Certificate program and in our new Bachelor of Theology program serve overseas on a short-term mission assignment. Our Youth Leadership Certificate students minister to youth through mentored internships in local churches.

Outside of formal academic programs many of our students gain leadership skills by serving as Residence Assistants, on the Crandall Student Association executive, on the chapel worship teams, or in other areas of service on campus. Still others travel on behalf of the University playing on our athletic teams or contribute to our community and local area through volunteer service in many capacities.

At Crandall, we believe in the value of excellent classroom-based instruction, but we are also committed to offering wonderful opportunities outside of our classrooms to help our students grow through study, service, and sports. Thank you for your prayerful and financial support that helps make all of this possible. We deeply value your partnership and support as our students are stretched inside and outside of the classroom walls.

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contents

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spring/summer 2014

columns 8

features 4 6

New Masters Programs Honourary Awards

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65th Homecoming Schedule of Events

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Former CFL Quarterback visits Crandall

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Convocation Highlights

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Convocation Awards

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Alumni Feature: Matt Wheaton

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Wee College–Crandall Partnership

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From the President’s Desk

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Class of ‘14

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Alumni News

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Team Feature: Men’s Basketball

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Dean’s List

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Faculty & Staff News

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Letter from Advancement

Visit crandallu.ca to view previous editions of The Growing Edge. The Fall 2013 edition included information about 33 new scholarships!

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Introducing Masters Degrees at Crandall University Master of Education

Concentrations in Resource Education and Literacy Education Crandall University has offered master-level Education courses since 2006. This fall, Crandall will be adding additional courses that make it possible to award a Master of Education degree.

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) is a degree for educators who want to enhance their abilities to respond to student needs. This 36 credit hour M.Ed. is offered in two concentrations: Literacy Education and Resource Education.

Both concentrations offer applications-based courses, so they provide educators with the tools needed to apply their knowledge. The literacy concentration advances language learning classroom practices for all students, and the resource

option focuses on exceptional learners and inclusionary methods. Graduates of the program will be equipped to serve as teacher educators, literacy coaches, reading specialists, and resource educators.

Applicants to the M.Ed. are required to hold a Bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B). They are also expected to have the equivalent of at least one year of teaching experience.

For more information, call us at 1-888-968-6228 or email education.admissions@crandallu.ca

Course Offerings ED6013 Advanced Foundations of Education ED6023 Research Methods in Education ED6033 Research Applications in Education ED6106 Addressing the Needs of Struggling Readers in Inclusive Classrooms ED6126 Language and Reading: Development, Processes and Remediation ED6136 Reading in the Content Area ED6216 Writing Instruction in the Inclusive Classroom ED6316 Cultural Literacy in Teaching and Learning

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ED6346 Literacy and Technology: Connections for Teaching and Learning ED6616 Individual Student Assessment ED6706 The Role and Function of the Resource Teacher ED6803 Autism Spectrum Disorders ED6823 Emotional and Behavioural Disorders ED6843 Development in School-aged Children and Adolescents ED6903 Addressing the Needs of Struggling Learners in Mathematics

A GRADUATE DEGREE FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS

FIRST CLASS BEGINS SEPTEMBER 2014!

Convenient and Affordable One night per week Wednesday nights 5:30-10pm 10 courses, 20 months, 30 credit hours Cost: $8800 (tuition and student fees)

Master of Organizational Management (M.Org.M) The Master of Organizational Management (M.Org.M) is offered by the Adult Professional Studies Division as an alternative to the MBA in that it will focus more on working with, and through, people than on the technical aspects of business administration. The M.Org.M is delivered in a format enabling those already in the workforce the classroom opportunity for completing their graduate degree during evening hours.

The Ideal Candidate Holds an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree from any discipline (i.e. B.B.A., B.A., B.Sc., B.Ed, B.Th.) Has at least 2 years full-time working experience of any type(s) in any organization(s) of any sector(s) Study Abroad Option – Indonesia, Southeast Asia Open to students taking the M.Org.M course called “Managing Across Borders and Cultures” We are Accepting Application Material Application form Resume and cover letter Two professional reference letters Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions that you have attended.

We Welcome ALL inquiries If you would like to join Paul Bass in September 2014 please contact:

Paul Bass (Centre), the first student accepted in the program with Dr. Roger Russell (Director) and Professor Kimberley Cook (Program Administrator).

Paul Bass is a Business Analyst for J.D. Irving Ltd. at their Dieppe office.

He also serves on the Pastor Advisory Team at his local church. Paul is eager to enter the Master of Organizational Management Degree program because of the job growth possibilities it will provide within his current role, as well as its potential to broaden his career opportunities. Paul is looking forward to building relationships with University colleagues and faculty.

Dr. Roger Russell, Director: e. roger.russell@crandallu.ca t. 506-863-6454 or Professor Kimberley Cook, Program Administrator: e. kimberley.cook@crandallu.ca t. 506-858-8970 (Enrolment is limited; acceptance is on a firstcome, first-served basis)

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well Dr. Seth iCAwrarod Re cipient Distinguished Alumn

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Student Development, Registrar, Lecturer, Professor, Director of ior Lecturer Vice-President for Academic Affairs, & Sen The 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award was presented to Dr. Seth Crowell on Friday, May 2, at a special dinner in his honour on campus at Murray Hall. Dr. Crowell joined the ranks of past recipients of the award such as Laura E. Selig and Dr. Malcolm W. Beckett in 2013 and Premier David Alward in 2012.

The Distinguished Alumni Award celebrates the contributions Crandall alumni make to their communities and professions. It recognizes truly outstanding accomplishments of its alumni and the pride they bring to their alma mater. This award is presented annually to deserving alumni.

Dr. Crowell has a long and rich history with the university going back to 1971 when he was a student at the school. He came back as an employee in 1979, holding various positions including Registrar, Lecturer, Professor, Director of Student Development, Interim Vice-President for Academic Affairs, and for the past 13 years, he held the position of Vice-President for Academic Affairs.

“I’ve known Seth for a long time, most of my life. The simple truth is he has been extremely dedicated and valuable to Crandall and its thousands of students over the years. His tremendous energy, positive spirit and love of people embraces and blesses this university and the community,” said Dr. Bruce Fawcett, president and vice-chancellor of Crandall.

“It’s truly an honour for Crandall to have this opportunity to acknowledge Seth’s many contributions and to express our gratitude,” said Dr. Fawcett.

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Dr. Crowell said he was extremely humbled by the news that he had been nominated to receive the award.

“When I was first told I had been nominated for the Distinguished Alumni recognition, I was in disbelief…but then another kind of self-awareness hit me. I realized my most pleasant memories over the years have been of presenting awards and forms of recognition to faculty, staff, and students on behalf of the University. That realization made me acknowledge that maybe I needed to be willing to be on the other end of that kind of exchange, no matter how undeserving I felt, especially if people I respected and cherished decided it was an appropriate thing to do.”

A definite academic enthusiast, Dr. Crowell’s educational background is extensive. He received an Associate of Arts Diploma from Atlantic Baptist College in 1973, a Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Sociology) from Acadia University in 1978, a Master of Arts (Sociology) from UNB in 1983 and a Doctor of Philosophy (Education) from Walden University in Minneapolis, MN in 1996.

Dr. Crowell’s journey with Crandall will continue. He has recently accepted the position of Senior Lecturer, with a focus on Sociology, Psychology and Adult Professional Studies.

Dr.Justin Cooper Leadership Award Recipient

Crandall University recognized Dr. Justin Cooper for his contribution to higher education and community development with the Leadership Award on Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 as part of the University’s Convocation celebration.

nity Foundation, to name a few. He was also recently chosen as one of six Hamilton citizens who were inducted into the city’s Gallery of Distinction.

Dr. Cooper is a well-decorated scholar. He attended Trinity Christian College in Chicago where he majored For over 30 years, Dr. Cooper has been involved on the in Philosophy, graduating in 1972. Upon completion of his B.A he pursued graduate study at the Institute of front lines of post-secondary Christian education at virtually every possible level of influence. It is in recognition Christian Studies in Toronto and subsequently completed a Master of Arts from the University of Toronto in of this lifetime of service and commitment to Christian 1976. Ten years later he graduated from the University of higher education, as well as to his community of HamilToronto with his Ph.D. in Political Science. In 2010 he ton, ON, that he was awarded this great honour. was presented with a honourary Doctor of Divinity from McMaster University in Hamilton, ON.

“All of us at Crandall University are delighted to bestow this special award on Justin,” said Dr. Bruce Fawcett. “He is an accomplished and generous leader–a very fine human being, an excellent role model for us all.”

He and his wife, Jessie, live in Dundas just outside of Hamilton. They have two married sons and eight grandchildren.

Dr. Cooper’s appointment at Redeemer University College in Ancaster, ON, in 1980 coincided with the very inception of Redeemer as a Christian college. He has held many roles during this three-decade relationship including Assistant and Associate Professorships, administrative positions of Acting Academic Dean, Vice-President (Academic), and 16 years as President. It was during Dr. Cooper’s tenure as President that Redeemer was admitted into the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. He now holds the title of President Emeritus of Redeemer University College for his legacy of service to this academic community.

An author and speaker, Dr. Cooper is also an integral member of his community in Hamilton. He has held leadership roles in the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, Hamilton’s Civic Coalition and the Hamilton Commu-

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Class of ‘14 Advanced Certificate in Literacy Education Lyne Allain Hal Dallon Chantal DesRoches Esther J. Hicks Susan A. Holden Nicole L. P. Killam Annette M.-T. LeBlanc-Dupuis Elizabeth H. Matthews Kimberley J. Mitchell Jennifer A. Nicholson Terra L. Saulnier Scott G. Steeves Julie Stewart Armand Vaillancourt

Advanced Certificate in Resource Education Ashley R. Freeman Sylvie Guimond Mark D. Lobban Gail N. Morrow

Bachelor of Education Samantha D. Arseneau Emily A. Balsor-Ogilvie Brittany S. Beaman Jessica L. Belliveau Kenda L. Berry

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Erin L. Carson Deborah A. Chute William D. Clarke Melissa C. MacDonald Julie D. Comeau Judith C. M. Crawford Kelsey A. Davidson Joanna R. Dempster Mark Devereux Elsje H. Dijkman Alicia M. Dobbelsteyn Robyn M. Estabrooks Vanessa Fahey Janna M. Fenton Lauren E. Fox Stephanie A. Galbraith Elizabeth F. Gavel Jennifer J. Girouard Whitney M. Good David Gray Brittany M. Hann Ashley E. Hogan Shawna A. Hopkins Tiffany Mae R. Hunter Karen J. Hutchison Jenny I. Johnson Kenzie B. Jones Rebecca C. Judson Sarah L. Kay Lindsey D. Keirstead Lori E. Kinnear

Paul-RenĂŠ M. Lajoie Nicolas C. LeBlanc Brittney D. Linkletter Kaitlyn I. Loggie Victoria A. MacDonald Megan E. MacKnight Amanda S. Maye Ashley A. McRae Ricky C. Mercure Melissa P. Moore Cody J. Parsons Megan E. Plummer Kimberley E. Polley Andrea V. Preston Jillian P. Robichaud Craig G. Silver Katelyn E. Small Megan E. Small Marlon J. A. Smith Erica Sollows Jonathan A. Spirritts Kerri A. Trecartin Holli Vaters Rebecca Warren Matthew J. Wheaton Erica White Tara Whitehouse Kathryn A. Wightman

Bachelor of Technical Education Augustine E. Briggs Joel A. Flanagan Brad A. Goodwin Tara S. Griffiths Daniel A. Lemay

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Sandi Lee-Anne Hicks, Biblical Studies Alisha R. Maskery, Sociology Megan M. McNutt, English (Creative Writing) Dannaya R. Wall, History Ashley E.Ward, Sociology

Bachelor of Arts

Bradley P. Anderson, English Rebecca A. Arsenault, Psychology Elizabeth M. C. Barrett, English Paul R. Bertin, History Sandra M. Carrier, Psychology Megan C. Clark, English Amy Colpitts, Organizational Management Holly J. Daggett, Psychology Samantha Dean, English Brennan H. Dixon, English Johanna G. Entz, Psychology Nathaniel T. Fells, English Jean-Jacques Ferguson, Organizational Management Angela J. Furlotte, English Joyce Brooks Gaebel, Psychology Kayla E. Gallant, English ChloĂŤ A. Gautreau, English Joel S. Goodwin, Organizational Management Ashley E. Hamlin, English Mark R. Hanson, Biblical Studies Alyssa D. Harrington, English (Creative

Writing) Susan R. James-Belanger, Organizational Management Jessica A. M. Jones, Organizational Management David W. Judson, History Ashley C. M. Kaine, Psychology Suyun Kang, Interdisciplinary Studies Chantal G. Landry, Organizational Management Joshua A. Landry, Organizational Management Erin S. LeGassie, Psychology Samantha Lewis, Psychology Jared B. Levison Lister, History Rhea Loewen, History Jessica Lush, Psychology Tracy K. Lynds, English Drew E. MacKay, Sociology Megan E. MacKnight, History Erin Mattatall, Sociology Julia P. McKnight, Sociology Joelle M. Morehouse, English Ashley E. Nash, Psychology Lauren S. Nott, Psychology & Sociology Tanya Oakes, Organizational Management Emily Purdy, Psychology & Sociology Pingping Ren, Biblical Studies & Psychology Richard S. Rheaume, Organizational Management Emma L. Robichaud, Sociology Jean-Marc Robichaud, Organizational Management Joshua R. Rushton, English Laura M. Santos, Sociology Ronald Scott, Communication Studies Evan G. Steeves, English Kimberley J. Terry, Organizational Management Megan G. Trenholm, Psychology Jennifer E. Underhill, Sociology

Kelly A. Vanbuskirk, Communication Studies & English (Creative Writing) Laura J. Waddell, Communication Studies & Sociology Beverley J. Waddell-Nelson, Organizational Management Samantha M. Weir, English Sabrina T. Wisniewska, Religious Studies

Bachelor of Business Administration

Emily M. Allison Jennifer M. Aubey Joshua S. A. Britton Ashley M. Carrier Evan W. Dignam, (Management) Erin L. Fisher Megan E. Irving Lydia J. P. Jardine Joanne M. Laplante, (Accounting) Alexander Murphy Margaret E. Newton, (Accounting) Evan W. Power StĂŠphanie S. Robichaud Samantha S. Savage Stephanie M. Shalala Cole D. B. Somers Sharilyn G. West

Bachelor of Science Deanna N. Naugler, Biology

Youth Leadership Certificate David W. Judson Ashley C. M. Kaine Jessica Lush Pingping Ren Joshua R. Rushton Laura M. Santos Laura J. Waddell

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Homecoming Schedule Friday

Noon-4:30PM | Registration & information desk open 1:00-4:30PM| Guided campus tours

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lebrate time to ce a is g in ith Homecom r future w u o d n a t ulty our pas lumni, fac a , ts n e d stu Crandall and staff.

Welcome

1:30-6:30pm | 1960-1964 Alumni gathering 6:00PM| Softball tournament 7:00PM| 50+ Year Pin Ceremony 8:00-10:00pm| Concerts

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8:00-4:00PM| Softball tournament 8:30-noon| Registration & information desk open 9:00am| Past & current employee breakfast 8:30am| 1950-1959 Breakfast gathering 11:00-noon| Guided campus tours noon| Community bbq 12:45pm| Chargers pep rally 1:00pm| Athletic field naming ceremony 1:00pm| Crandall Chargers soccer game (Crandall’s field) 2:00-4:00pm| Alumni gatherings (by decade) 2:00-4:00pm| Resident Assistants gathering 2:00-4:00pm| Adult Learner Professional Studies gathering & networking 5:45pm| Childcare services 6:00pm| Athletic wall unveiling 6:30PM|Alumni gala banquet

Sunday

10:00am|Choir practice 10:30am|Morning worship & chancellor installation noon| Farewell luncheon

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Alumni News 2000s Congratulation to Dr. Sarah Hudgins (‘06) who is now a 4th year resident physician in obstetrics and gynecology, based in Regina, SK. She has been doing research on HIV in pregnancy because Saskatchewan has one of the highest rates of maternalto-child HIV transmission in the country. Dr. Hudgins was invited to present her research, entitled "Characterizing the prenatal care and perinatal outcomes of Saskatchewan's HIV positive pregnancies," at the Annual Clinical Meeting of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada in Calgary, AB in June 2013. She also had the opportunity to discuss her research with SK's Provincial Leadership Team for HIV, the Medical Health Officers of SK, the University of Saskatchewan's Reproductive Health Sciences Research Symposium and the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute.

There have since been modifications in the way HIV positive pregnant women in SK are cared for in order to decrease the rate of perinatal transmission of HIV and in order to improve their prenatal care.

Mike and Janet (MacArthur) Smook (‘05), along with big sisters Olivia (5) and Charlotte (2), are pleased to announce the birth of their son and baby brother, Daniel Steven Smook, born August 11, 2013 in Sault Ste Marie, ON weighing 7 lbs 11 oz.

2010s Congratulations to Jamie (Murray) (’11) and Tim Williams on the birth of their daughter Charlotte Rae Williams, who was born in Moncton, NB on October 22, 2013 weighing 8 lbs 9 oz.

Congratulations to Thomas (’09) and Lauren (Somers) Wilson (’11) on their marriage, September 15, 2012 and on the birth of their beautiful

daughter, Alice Elizabeth Wilson, who was born on November 17, 2013 weighing 8 lbs 2 oz .

Congratulation to Laura (Bokma) (’11) who was married to James Miedema on December 28, 2013 at Immanuel Baptist Church in Truro, NS.

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Damon allen

is coming to Crandall TO CELEBRATE TEN YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL GOLF CLASSICS, DAMON ALLEN WILL BE SPEAKING AT CRANDALL ON JUNE 17TH AND GOLFING IN THE GOLF CLASSIC JUNE 18TH. Damon Allen is considered one of the greatest CFL quarterbacks of all-time. Leading the all-time pro football passing chart with 72,381 passing yards, Allen surpassed Warren Moon’s total of 70,553 yards (in both the CFL and NFL combined) on September 4, 2006 during the annual CFL Labour Day Classic. He also stands fifteenth on the all-time professional rushing list (third on the all-time CFL list behind Mike Pringle and George Reed) and retired only 323 yards behind his older brother, NFL Hall of Famer and Superbowl MVP, Marcus Allen.

As the most prolific passer in professional football history, Allen was the quarterback for five different CFL teams including the BC Lions, Edmonton Eskimos, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Ottawa Rough Riders and the Toronto Argonauts. Allen led four different teams to Grey Cup champion status and earned titles of CFL’s Most Outstanding Player of the Year, CFL All-Star, and Grey Cup MVP.

The banquet will be held at Crandall University on Tuesday, June 17th at 6:30pm in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Golf Classic. Tickets are $50 per person and net proceeds will go towards providing athletic scholarships. There will be a draw at the banquet to determine which two teams will golf nine holes with Damon at the Golf Classic on the following day.

For more information or to register, call 1-888-968-6228.

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Date: Wednesday, June 18 Tee-Off time: 9:00 am, Texas Scramble Fees: $150/player (includes: entry in a draw for a chance to golf with Damon Allen, green fees, golf cart, prize opportunities, steak BBQ ticket, & tax receipt for $65) Location: Pine Needles Golf & Country Club, Shediac, NB Registration deadline: June 1, 2014

Remarkable Men’s basketball season with just one year under his belt, Patrick has been diligently working towards reaching new heights for the upcoming season. Cawthra is certain that the “Crandall Chargers will remain a top-level program in Atlantic Canada as well as throughout Canada, with Patrick as the head coach.”

This season proved to be the best season in Crandall Men’s Basketball history. The team won 18 of the 21 games played during the regular season and were ranked first in their league (ACAA). The Chargers set record upon record throughout the season. This was the first year that the team swept both Mount Allison and St. Thomas University. They outscored the University of New Brunswick (Saint John campus) by 66 points and posted the highest point total in a win ( DAL AC 58: CU 120).

After defeating St. Thomas in the playoffs, Team Captain Nathaniel Fells stated, “If God is for us who can be against us? We go in and we pray. We’ve got a good work ethic and we’re a positive team. We see the results of that.” This is exactly how the Crandall Chargers performed throughout the regular season, the playoffs, and the national championship. In the national league (CCAA), the team ranked as high as third and qualified for Nationals by finishing second in the ACAA Playoffs.

The Chargers battled hard in their first

Patrick has been recruiting new players for the 2014-2015 season and is contwo games of the tournament, and fell tinuing to do so. Crandall is anticipatjust short. This was a gut check time to ing full bleachers and lots of cheering see if they could find a win in their first as the team continues its remarkable trip to Nationals. success in the years to come.

Though the team did not win Nationals, they returned from B.C. well decorated. Star player Osman Barrie was Crandall’s first ever ACAA Men’s Basketball Player of the year; Crandall’s first ever CCAA All Canadian, and one of five nominees for the CCAA Player of the year.

Undoubtedly, this is a season that will not be forgotten in Crandall University’s history. The team coach, Patrick Havard, is to be thanked for recruiting and mentoring star players.

“Patrick has demonstrated dedication and commitment in producing a strong men’s basketball program here at Crandall,” says Crandall’s Athletic Director Bryan Cawthra. “His efforts, on and off the court, have given him success, and brought the Chargers men’s basketball program to the national spotlight.”

Osman Barrie, Player of the year

Chargers Athletics

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Valedictory Excerpts Alumni Spotlight // B.Ed. Kathryn Wightman‘14, B.Ed.–Today marks the day that

we call ourselves graduates of the Bachelor of Education program at Crandall University. This is not the day we can call ourselves“teachers”for the first time. I would argue that we are teachers when we find ourselves asking: “How can I help this person change their story?”We all have a story: it has been shaped by our geography, our experiences, and the many people who have crossed our paths. There has been at least one person involved in your life who has changed your story for the better. Perhaps it was a friend who changed your perspective. Perhaps it was a schoolteacher who noticed you, and coached you in a new skill. We are teachers when we are story-changers. Some of us have been teaching and story-changing for many years already, and today have the diploma to prove it.

During our time at Crandall, we were equipped with the tools to become great teachers, and to answer the question about how to change someone’s story. We have learned how to differentiate lessons so that our students can learn how they learn best. We’ve learned how to find connections between topics and make things relevant to our students. We had fun and learned that good teaching means doing what it takes to help people learn: a little song, a little dance, and a little crazy are sometimes required.

To our professors, who have shown us what great teaching is: Thank you for your humour, your creativity, and, yes, even your never-ending syllabi and rubrics. Thank you for your high standards, your stories, and for your grace when we needed it. Thank you for being warm demanders and for showing us that being an educator isn’t just a job – it’s a calling.

Our paths going forward will all be different, but I do hope that one thing stays the same: our commitment to teaching, no matter the job, the circumstance, or the obstacle. Many of our students will come from a troubled home – or perhaps no home at all. Others will be bogged down with apathy and affluenza. And, some may already be thriving and just need an extra nudge toward greatness.

All of these students need great teachers and we have the privilege of being equipped to be there for them. I pray we gain the wisdom to teach them well.

We will know we are teachers when we can see the potential instead of the failure, the learning instead of the limitations, and what the world needs instead of what we want. Because the world doesn’t need more education graduates. No: it needs more story-changers. Let’s go become them.

Congratulations, everyone!

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Sandi Hicks‘14, B.A. (Honours)– In September of 2013, the

satirical online news site The Wishwashington Post posted an article claiming that the classic novel The Great Gatsby ought to be removed from school curriculums. Due to the sheer number of papers and articles written on the Great Gatsby, there is virtually no formation of words pertaining to symbolism or theme in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous words that has not already been written before. It is a linguistic impossibility to compose an original paper on the subject. While this is certainly an overstatement, I think the same principle can be applied to the valedictory address. And so, after many futile attempts to be impressively original, I have instead decided to be honest.

The truth is we didn’t think this day would ever get here. Many a day was spent in panicked procrastination, and many a night was spent in equal parts frantically working on whatever was due in the morning, and fervently praying for the Second Coming.

I only have one real complaint from my time here and that is this: no one ever tells you when you set out to university that it secretly means you have to become a grown-up. They warn you of the perils of plagiarism and procrastination, but they never really warn you that you leave as an adult.

Although it would be ridiculous to suggest that we have learned in these past four years all that we need to know, we have learned who we are and, more importantly, how to live in light of God’s reality. More than ancient languages, statistics, science, and literature, we have learned a skill of living which has prepared us for life after Crandall.

To our families:, the ones who are, and have always been our #1 fans; the ones who, even after 4 years away at school, still define the place we call“home: ” we owe who we are today to who you’ve always been for us: Thank you.

To our friends, the ones who prevented us from taking our careers as students too seriously and preserved our sanity in times of stress; the ones who filled our time here with unforgettable memories: Thank you.

To our professors, the ones who not only taught us what we needed to know about each given course topic, but also provided strong and inspiring examples of what it means to live as a man or woman of Christ; who went above and beyond the call of duty; who, in spite of everything, invariably had more faith in us than we ever deserved: Thank you.

Spring Convocation 2014 To the wonderful staff, the ones who greeted us with friendly faces and took the time to learn our names; the ones whose work all too often goes unthanked, but is never unappreciated, but whose encouragement, advice and genuine concern for the students make Crandall a place that feels like a home: Thank you.

It is customary, or so I am told, to end a valedictory address with the words of someone wise and well-known. So, in deference both to tradition and to a wisdom that greatly surpasses my own, I will leave you today with the words of our own Dr. Dempster, who said the following at the end of a lecture in his Wisdom Literature course two Novembers ago: “My greatest wish for all of you is not that you should have knowledge, as important as knowledge is. My greatest wish for you is that you take this knowledge and use it to make the world a better place.”

We have been immeasurably blessed, fellow graduates, and from the one to whom much is given much is expected. I don’t know where all of you are going after we leave this room today. Some of you who have chosen your majors wisely are going directly into the workforce, gaining experience, and building a career. Some of you are getting married, navigating through the challenges of life as a team. Those of us who are really suckers for punishment will be continuing our education at the graduate level. But my challenge for all of you today is this: whatever you do, and wherever you go, let it be a better place because you were there.

Chair of the Board of Governors, Ms. Sheila Cummings, bestows the title of Chancellor Emeritus on Mr. H. Jack Stultz during the Convocation Ceremony.

Congratulations, class of 2014.

Mr. Sheldon MacLeod, Registrar & Ms. Sandi Hicks, Valedictorian

Valedictorian Ms. Kathryn Wightman during her address

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Dean’s List GPA: 3.5+

Winter 2014

James Albinet Shauna Louise Albinet Benjamin William Allen Shane Balsor Anna Theresa Beresford Bethany Berry John R. Boudreau Joshua Britton Abigail Brownlee Bronwyn Elizabeth Bustin Brook Casey Bryce Cole Sydney Hannah Constantine Mike Ray Crossman Tera-Mae Janice Crossman Mariah D. Cummings Holly Joanne Daggett Madison Grace Davis Benjamin Dejong Danielle Marye DeLong Louise Emma Doolin Rilind Dragoshi Johanna Gisela Entz Lauren Everett Makayla Elizabeth Fancy Peter Daniel Fawcett Krista Dawn Flower Michael Fougere Angela June Furlotte Victoria Elizabeth Garner Amanda Kari Gillies Philip Robert William Gray

Katherine Hamilton Candace Evangeline Hanscom Mark Hanson Kelsey Mary Isabella Henderson Melissa Hicks Sandi Lee-Anne Hicks Katherine Marie Holmes Curtis Darren Hoyt Nathaniel Stephen Hudson Jennifer Lee Jenka Austin Jones Ashley Catherine Mabel Kaine Emily Joy Kelly Ashley N. Knockwood Caitlin Lake John True Lamos Dominique Dawn Landry Melissa Landry Meghan Ruth Lawrence Erin Suzanne LeGassie Shanel Bridget Levasseur Chantel Lewis Rhea Loewen Drew MacKay Lianne Ruth MacKinnon Christie Elizabeth MacPhee Joel Aaron MacPherson Jason MacQuarrie Madison Anne Marchand Meta Eileen Mayo Marcia McCormick Tanisha Victoria McGinn Maria McGrath Megan McNutt

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Brittany Mercier Kirk Robert Middlemiss Brittany Dawne Moeller Anthony Munn Sara Nason Margaret Elizabeth Newton Erica Nickerson Lyndsey Taylor Page Zachariah A. Paget Mylene Leah Pinet Kristen Sophy Reay Megan Violet Eileen Redpath Emma Louise Robichaud Larissa May Rose Stephen Ryan Jonathan Michael Schut Ronald Ian Scott Rebecca Shaw Kathleen Smith Hannah Lynn Steeves Trevor James Van de Brand Michael Henry Bernard Vautour Jeremy Arthur Vincent Dannaya Rachel Wall Ashley Elaine Ward Meggan Jane Watkins Lauren Catherine Watts Emily Susan Weaver Nathan R. Weaver Jarrett Oscar Weston Erika Williams Rebecca Vera Wilson Benjamin Wistrom

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A. Adult Learner Professional Studies Honours Society Award: Amy Colpitts B. Crandall University Honours Society: Holly Daggett, Sandi Hicks, & Megan McNutt C.Renaissance Award: Michael Vickruck D. Female Student of the Year: Holly Daggett E.The Morrison Education Distinction Award: Shawna Hopkins, Kathryn Wightman, Brittany Beaman & Lauren Fox F. 2014 Faculty of Business Administration Gold Medal: Joanne LaPlante G. Male Student of the Year: Benjamin Wistrom

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Congratulations to Assistant Professor of Biology, Dr. Christopher Buschhaus, and his wife Hannah on the birth of their new daughter, Tabitha Ruby Rose Buschhaus, who was born on November 11, 2013 weighing 6 lbs 7 oz.

Glad Tidings Church in Moncton, NB.

A warm welcome is extended to Dr. James Rusthoven who now serves as Vice-President for Academic Affairs.

Congratulations to Bethany (Lipscombe) (‘10) and Matthew Robertson (‘12) and who were married on May 24th in Moncton, NB.

Congratulations to Assistant Bookstore Manager, Amy (Welner) (’13) and Ben Pattison who were married on December 21, 2013 at

Welcome to Ron Scott (‘14) and Laura Waddell (‘14) who have joined the Crandall Staff to complete graduate internships. Ron will be serving as the Worship Arts Coordinator and Laura will be interning as an Admissions Counselor.

This January we welcomed back from sabbaticals three different professors: Drs. Ted Newell, Stephen Dempster, and Cathy Rogers. Dr. Newell spent a large part of his sabbatical working on a textbook proposal tentatively entitled Six Paradigms for the publisher Palgrave Macmillan. Dr. Dempster finished writing the first draft of a commentary on the book of Micah while spending the fall term

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of 2013 in Cameroon working with Wycliffe Bible Translators, and Dr. Rogers was working on two potential manuscripts from her doctoral work on disenfranchised children and youth.

Congratulations to Gilda Ryder, (‘83) Director of Development and Alumni Relations on receiving her Master of Business Administration from the Université de Moncton.

One of the pleasant winter events at Crandall University each year is the presentation of the Stephen and Ella Steeves Excellence Awards in Teaching, Service, and Research.

Last year, based on some re-worked guidelines, there were two recipients for the Excellence in Teaching. This practice was continued in 201314. The two Excellence in Teaching recipients this year were Dr. Sam Reimer, Professor of Sociology and Dr. Colleen DeLong, Lecturer in Communication Studies. This year’s recipient of the Excellence in Service Award was Chris Quek, Lecturer in Communication Studies and the recipient of The Excellence in Research Award was Dr. Daniel Goodwin, Professor of History.

Dr. Wendy Bokhorst-Heng, Associate Professor of Education had the opportunity to present papers at two conferences this winter term, together

Faculty & Staff News with co-researcher and author Dr. Rita Silver from the National University of Singapore. The first was entitled “A Bourdieusian analysis of Singapore’s language policy: A story from the “field.’” It was presented in Toronto at the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) Conference.

The second was entitled “Playing the field: An (Updated) Bourdieusian analysis of Singapore’s languagein-education policies.” This was presented in Portland, OR at the American Association of Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Conference. Both papers were based on a chapter that the presenters were invited to write for a book for Routledge publishers, entitled Critical Studies in Singapore Education:Unfolding history, culture and politics.

Dr. Roger Russell, Director of the Adult Professional Studies Division has recently had a paper accepted for presentation at the Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainable Development academic conference to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia in June.

This paper is entitled “Indonesian Host Country Nationals’ Lived Experience: Being Immersed in Diverse Cultures while Working at Home” and was co-authored by Dr. Catherine Aquino-Russell of UNB. While in Jakarta, Dr. Russell will also renew his connections in developing a 3-week study abroad option for a course called OM6023 Managing Organizations across Borders and Cultures. This course will be offered to graduate students enrolled in our new Master of Organizational Management (M.Org.M) degree that is set to begin in September 2014.

This year’s Congress of the Social

Sciences and Humanities is being held in May at Brock University, in St. Catharines, ON. As part of this major event, Dr. Keith Bodner will be presenting an invited paper for the Perspective Criticism Seminar at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Biblical Studies, entitled “Shifting Point of View in 2 Kings 7.”

the life of provincial politics and will be running in the fall New Brunswick fall election. While we certainly remain apolitical as an educational institution, we do extend to Cathy our prayers and hopes for success in her endeavors within this new ‘arena’ of influence. You will be greatly missed, Cathy!

Bryan Taylor, Coordinator of the Education program at Crandall, had the exciting task of flying to St. Kitt’s in the middle of February this year to enter into some collaborative talks on behalf of Crandall University with school and government officials on the island. On-going involvements will include everything from sending student interns to providing professional development training or e-learning opportunities for the St. Kitt’s teachers.

One of our part-time French instructors and doctoral student at the Université de Moncton, Karen Spracklin, recently presented a paper at the 4th International Conference on Foreign Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (FLTAL) in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. The topic of her paper was based on the theoretical and methodological underpinnings of her dissertation and was entitled “Systematic Vocabulary Instruction in the French Immersion Classroom: Time for an Agent Provocateur?”

We bid farewell to Dr. Cathy Rogers, Assistant Professor of Sociology, who after almost 20 years of association with Crandall University from the time she came to study as an undergrad student, including 13 years of employment, has decided to enter

In celebration of our 65th Anniversary, the book Faith and Education: A History of Crandall University will be launched at Homecoming 2014. Contributors include: James A. Beverley, Dennis C. Bustin, Seth W. Crowell, Bruce G. Fawcett, James S. Murray, Taylor J. Murray, Gilda O. Ryder, and Robert S. Wilson.This book can be pre-ordered for $14.99 (Reg. $19.99) at Crandall’s Bookstore.

In Memoriam: Sympathy is extended to the family of Joyce Tingley who passed away on January 1, 2014. Joyce was a former member and Secretary of the Board of Governors of Atlantic Baptist University during the years of 19931997. www.crandallu.ca The Growing Edge | 19

Alumni Spotlight // B.Ed. I was placed in inspired me, as I got to interact with them and the students each day. My time in Australia opened my eyes to the many challenges educators face across the world. I was able to experience a completely different education system than ours in Canada, which caused me to grow both personally and as an educator.

Q. How did you originally connect with St. Kitts International Academy?

A. The school contacted the Education department at Crandall because they knew of the program’s reputation in the Maritimes for producing quality teachers. I was about to finish my classes at Crandall and the opportunity seemed interesting, so I headed to St. Kitts in January. I strongly believe that this opportunity would not have been possible if I had not attended Crandall.

Matt Wheaton Age: 23 // B.Sc., B.Ed. // Middle & High School Teacher, St. Kitts International Academy, St. Kitts and Nevis, West Q. How did you decide to pursue a career in Education?

A. I had several teachers whose love of teaching inspired my career.

Education provides many exciting ways to interact with future generations, within both the classroom and the community. After visiting a few universities in the Maritimes, I knew that Crandall was where I was supposed to be. Everything in the program, from the courses offered to the faculty, prepared me for my career in Education.

Q. What prompted you to study abroad through Crandall’s Global Education Experience Program?

A. I wanted to study abroad to put myself outside of what I knew as “normal”. This program provided me with opportunities I would not have received elsewhere. I was able to complete half of my internship in Canada teaching high school sciences and then travelled to Melbourne, Australia to teach at the Grade 6 level. I would definitely recommend taking advantage of one of Crandall’s many Global Education Experience Programs.

Q. How did your experience in Australia prepare you for your career?

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Q. How does a classroom in St. Kitts differ from your Atlantic Canadian classroom experience?

A. St. Kitts International Academy is a private school that teaches Canadian curriculum, so I am teaching the same lessons that I would be at home, but the opportunities for me to learn are exciting. I teach students from all over the world and they each have a different perspective on the issues we cover in class. Living and teaching in St. Kitts has inspired me as an educator because I feel that I appreciate the value and power of education more than I did growing up.

Q. How does teaching abroad bring you joy?

A. Teaching abroad has given me the chance to meet so many interesting people who either live in, or are passing through St. Kitts. Whether it is through interactions with my students and their families, local Kittitians, or those here on vacation, I have met people from all over the world. Hearing each person’s unique story about how they ended up on a small island in the middle of the ocean (a place I never thought I would live!) makes each day so enjoyable.

Q. What advice would you give someone who is deciding whether or not to pursue a career in Education?

A. I would tell someone thinking about a career in Education to get out and gain as much life experience as possible. Look for volunteer opportunities within your community and local schools. Most importantly, pursue Education if you have the passion for it. It is not just a career, it is a lifestyle. As they say in St. Kitts, “Rush slowly.” We each have our own unique story and we never know where it might take us.

Dept. of Advancement

Telling the Crandall Story

By Dr. Robert Knowles // Vice-President for Advancement

I have heard about the Crandall “story” much of my life.

As I child, I remember hearing my grandparents (Dr. Myron and Elaine Brinton) reminisce about the stories of the early years of “the Bible School” – the “flood”, students they had known, and weekend trips to churches, to name a few. UBBTS/ABC/ABU/Crandall alumni can tell their own stories, whether they were part of the Salisbury Road or Gorge Road campus experience.

One of the most enjoyable tasks in my role is telling stories – stories that touch the heart, that call us to respond – to pray, to give. Sure, I can look back and think of many people and events that are part of my ABC story, but I’m realizing that many of those elements have always been and are still present today.

Think about the story of sacrifice. Many people who contributed financially to this institution to help offset the cost of my education are still friends of the university. Other new donors have caught the vision of providing excellence in education and making that as affordable as possible. Not all sacrifices are financial, some have been extra mile efforts with regard to time.

In a smaller context, faculty and staff can wear many hats and they do so willingly and out of a deep love for God and the students that fill the classrooms. It would be a challenge to find a more dedicated group of people.

That has always been part of our story.

Spiritual growth and service are part of a storyline in our setting. The theme verse which is still read at every Convocation, Colossians 1:18b - “That in everything He might have the supremacy (pre-eminence)”, sets the tone for daily chapel involvement, prayer in the classroom, Community Practicum expectations in the churches and community, and students following God’s will for their lives in their chosen profession. Students are maturing in their faith and making a difference.

University years are important years and the community experience at Crandall continues to be a positive element.

From Crandall Student Association-sponsored events to late night conversations in residence, a meaningful community experience continues to be enjoyed at Crandall. As has always been the case, students make life-long friends, some meet spouses, and staff and faculty worship alongside students.

Excellence is yet another story to be told. The rigors of academic life at Crandall University take a back seat to no one! The faculty are top notch and challenge their students to achieve. Smaller class sizes allow for better interaction and over and over I hear from students that the faculty (and staff) really care about them. “You’re not just a number” is a common phrase. It has always been that way, and it continues to be to this day.

As you recall your own affiliations with Crandall – as part of our alumni association, as a donor, I trust you are encouraged to know that the best of the elements from the past are still central to our students’ time at Crandall today – sacrifice, spiritual growth and service, community, and excellence. We want everyone to have a chance to experience this and have it be part of their “story”.

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New Wee College– Crandall Partnership In partnership with Crandall University, Wee College is pleased to announce the opening of its 7th franchise location in the Greater Moncton Area. Wee College Crandall Campus will provide afterschool bilingual learning opportunities for all children from the ages of 5-12 years.

Wee College’s afterschool program is inspired by the belief that every child’s growth and development can be accelerated by nurturing community connections and encouraging them to take ownership of their own learning. To that end, students are engaged in a variety of age-appropriate activities designed to nurture social, academic and leadership qualities while having fun.

President and Vice Chancellor of Crandall University, Dr. Bruce Fawcett believes that Wee College embraces the true spirit of lifelong learning while having fun and is a perfect fit for the University.

“The learning culture at Wee College is all about creating wonder, empowering confidence, leading by example and extending learning beyond the four walls of the classroom – and those guiding principles provide an incredible foundation for success”, explained Fawcett.

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(L-R): Kevin Talbot, co–owner; Katie Smith, Crandall student and wee college parent; Isaac, Wee College student; Dr. Fawcett, President and Vice-Chancellor of Crandall University; and, Michelle Talbot–co-owner.

Fawcett went on to say that, “Wee College is a natural partner for us - as they’ve been a champion of student-centered learning outcomes for almost a decade under the leadership of their CEO, Melody Munro. We are pleased to have this excellent program on our campus, a program that will benefit the whole community including the families of our employees and students. We also look forward to the possibility of our Bachelor of Education students teaching in the program”.

Wee College was founded in 2005 with the goal of ‘inspiring a passion for learning’, and has worked closely with provincial outcomes for early learning to create their own theme-based curriculum materials that extend education beyond the walls of the classroom. “The key to the success of our students”, explains Munro, “lies in our ability to nurture a shared-learning partnership between children, parents, teachers and community.”

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2014

Upcoming

Events

June

November

17 Celebration Banquet featuring former CFL quarterback Damon Allen 18 10th Annual Golf Classic

1 Fall Convocation 8 Annual Craft Fair

August

For more details visit www.crandallu.ca or phone 506.858.8970

21-24 Oasis Annual Convention 22 Alumni BBQ (during Oasis)

September 1 Residence Opens 2-9 Orientation Week 3 Classes begin 19-21 65th Homecoming weekend

October 16 Fall Foliage Day

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