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Growing Edge

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Atlantic Baptist University

Spring & Summer 2008, Volume 20 Issue 1 www.abu.nb.ca Atlantic Baptist University

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Be yourself. Belong. Be Better.

Be more‌in New Brunswick With growth comes opportunity. Find your career or start your own business in a growing economy.

Belong to a welcoming community in Canada’s only officially bilingual province. Be yourself and be better in a place where your dollar buys more, houses cost less and you are always close to family and friends.

Be adventurous. Minutes away from your home, school or workplace, you can be fishing, whale watching, cross-country skiing, golfing, or cycling along quiet trails.

Think about it.

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Graduation is an annual highlight at ABU. On Saturday,

May 3, 2008, Convocation ceremonies were held in the morning and afternoon. A total of 163 degrees and 16 certificates were conferred on students who had successfully completed all requirements. Graduates and their guests comfortably filled the auditorium each ceremony with total attendance for the day estimated at around 1400.

Dr. Ralph Richardson, who as Chancellor is the honorary head for the University at Convocation ceremonies, was joined in the morning ceremony by the The Honourable Herménégilde Chiasson, Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick. This was the first time ABU has been privileged to have the Lieutenant-Governor participate at a Convocation ceremony.

Another highlight was to have Dr. Samuel Mikolaski give the Convocation Address at each ceremony, and receive the ABU Leadership Award in the afternoon. Dr. Mikolaski was the fourth president of the University. It was under his leadership in the early 1980s that the Act of Incorporation was framed and passed in the New Brunswick Legislature allowing ABU to grant degrees. The Act was passed in the spring of 1983, twenty-five years ago. It was a privilege to have Dr. Mikolaski and Mrs. Jessie Mikolaski as special guests for the day, having travelled from their home in California to attend.

Dr. Brian MacArthur

President & Vice-Chancellor

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Key decisions made at strategic times throughout the life of our institution have shaped what ABU accomplishes and represents today. In thanking God for results we see today resulting from steps of faith taken in the past, we must also pray for wisdom and courage as we look to the future. ABU is at another crossroads. To enlarge the mission requires another major step of faith. Work is continuing toward an eventual announcement to double the classroom and lecture theatre space available on campus to enable ABU to serve 1000 students with its mission of transforming lives through “quality university education firmly rooted in the Christian faith.”

My only regret with regards to our ceremonies on May 3rd is that I was not able to attend. The day before I had an “acute vertigo attack” that resulted in my being hospitalized for the weekend. I want to commend our team at ABU for responding to my sudden absence so skillfully, and assure others that I have fully regained “my balance.”

Your prayers and kind expressions of support were greatly appreciated.

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Convocation

Convocation

Leadership Award

Dr. Sam

the Man who grew ABU by Degrees In 1927, at the age of 4, Samuel Mikolaski arrived in Canada from the former Yugoslavia via Rotterdam, along with his mother and younger sister. They disembarked at Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia and from there took a train to Ontario, reuniting with Sam’s father who had preceded them a year earlier. Sam’s formative years were spent living in or near Toronto or Hamilton. As a teenager, however, his formal education was interrupted when he was called upon to help run the two family businesses because of his father’s poor health.

above left to right: Ralph Richardson, ABU Chancellor, and Sam Mikolaski receiving ABU Leadership Award

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Several years passed, along with World War II, before Sam sensed an internal urging to return to school, despite those closest to him saying it was “ill-defined” and “foolish.” With the help of a mentor and friend, as well as a relatively new admissions guideline that permitted mature students to enter university conditionally, he registered for his first year of classes at the University of Western Ontario. There he completed a B.A. in 1952, and then an M.A. in Philosophy in 1954. A shift in focus from philosophical studies about life to theological studies about God and His creation, resulted in his moving to England and completing a Bachelor of Divinity (Honours) at the University of London in 1956, and a doctorate in Christian Theology from the University of Oxford in 1958. Dr. Mikolaski’s most recent degree is a Doctor of Divinity, Honoris Causa, which he was granted in 2003 by Acadia University.

Rev. Dr. Samuel Mikolaski’s professional life has been varied, but his commitment to theological studies and Christian higher education deserve special mention. He has served as Professor at three different seminaries - New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, North American Baptist Seminary, and Carey Hall Theological College - in addition to providing senior administrative leadership to two Christian undergraduate institutions: the Baptist Leadership Training School, where he was Principal; and Atlantic Baptist College, as President. He moved to Moncton in 1980, and by 1983 had navigated the bureaucratic and political realities of the day, turning a struggling junior college into a provinciallyrecognized degree-granting institution and providing renewed hope for the future. At that time, Atlantic Baptist College offered one degree, with one major, and had 12 degree graduates. Twenty-five years later, Atlantic Baptist University offers four degrees with multiple majors or program tracks, and has more graduates in one year than there were students in 1983. Dr. Mikolaski’s contribution to this growth and development is immeasurable.

It is entitled “University, Seminary, and Congregation: Contexts for Theology.” Dr. Mikolaski has also embraced the onset of modern technology by being involved in the creation of a website which provides free access to all his published works.

A central person in everything that Dr. Mikolaski has done or accomplished is his wife Jessie (nee Bain). They met through church when he arrived in London, Ontario to study and were married in that same academic year. They are the proud parents of four children: three daughters - one of whom is deceased - and one son. Each child has provided the Mikolaskis with two grandchildren, for a total of eight in all.

Dr. Mikolaski has been a pastor in England, Canada, and the United States; a professor in North America and Europe; a writer for the Church universal; and an administrator of two small Baptist institutions, one of which no longer exists, and the other – Atlantic Baptist University – which has more than quadrupled in size thanks to his vision and tireless work in establishing it as a degree-granting institution. It is for these contributions that the Rev. Dr. Samuel J. Mikolaski is conferred the Atlantic Baptist University Leadership Award on this 3rd day of May, 2008.

Retirement for Samuel Mikolaski in 1988 has only meant re-engagement in an expanded array of ministries. He continues to stay committed to teaching as an adjunct professor with Fuller Theological Seminary and Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition, he helped develop a formal seminary credit arrangement between Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary and Saddleback Church, where he and his wife, Jessie, are members. Other teaching opportunities have taken Dr. Mikolaski back to Serbia, where he has lectured on several occasions at Novi Sad Theological College.

Writing, whether for theologians or lay people, has always been a significant dimension of Dr. Mikolaski’s focus and passion, beginning in 1956 with his first article in Christianity Today entitled “Christianity and the Existentialists.” With approximately 200 articles, essays, papers, or reviews written, he continues to contribute to discussions within the Church and the academic world. His latest article, due out this month from Mercer University Press, is part of a Festschrift in honour of Dr. Fisher Humphreys of Beeson Divinity School of Birmingham, Alabama.

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Celebrate Change. Embrace Challenge.

An excerpt from the 2008 valedictory address given by Ian Van Haren, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts

This last statement holds true for many of us. Maybe during Dr. Richardson’s ICT course our eyes were opened to God’s role in our lives and our world. Maybe a history or sociology course made you aware of the world we live in, or an English course taught you to understand texts that opened your eyes to the human condition.

Perhaps a religious studies course made the redemptive text of the Bible come alive. Maybe it was the many late night conversations, the road trips, the times spent at Tim Horton’s or the Big Stop. It could have been in conversation with our family, when we realized that we just didn’t see things the way we used to. Whenever and however it happened, we’ve changed.

Today, we celebrate the fact that we have completed the

requirements for our degree. Today, we join the ranks of the “educated”. With a university degree, we are among an elite 1% in this world. This is cause to celebrate.

In the process of acquiring an education, we’ve changed: we’re different than we were before. As we have poured effort into completing our courses and obtaining our degrees, we have changed in different ways apart from knowledge and classroom learning. This is something sociologists call the latent function.

None of us are the same people we were when we came to this school. Hopefully, the change was positive.

How have we changed? I polled some members of our graduating class and here are some of their responses: “ABU has really tested my limits with what I’ve learned, and has challenged me throughout to go beyond the expectations I place on myself.”

“I am now a firm believer that caffeine increases productivity.”

“Earning a B.A. is a lot like cleaning toilets - you have to put up with a lot of crap, but the end result is worth it.”

“Certain staff and faculty members challenged me to become a better, godlier person.”

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For me, it was Dr. Reimer’s encouragement to live deliberately, and Professor Roger’s deep commitment to valuing and improving the lives of all people. These are things that have changed me.

What has changed you?

So what next? Now that we have changed, where do we go from here?

This question can be annoying as we are asked by the people around us, “so, you’ve got your degree…now what?” Or the always dreaded, “good for you—I’m sure that B.A. in English literature will really make a difference! Now, where are you going to work?

Fast food?”

This is not the “what next” I am concerned with. While employment is important, it’s not as crucial as the other “what next.”

The question I am really asking is, “So who will I continue to be? How will I challenge myself in the future?” With a university degree, we are the privileged; the top 1% of the world. Living in Canada, we have social mobility and the ability to set our own course for life, rather than being restricted by gender, geography, or financial constraints.

Twenty years from now, if we assemble again as the Class of 2008, who will we be? Entrepreneurs? Lawyers? Civil Servants? Teachers? Mechanics? Journalists? Musicians? Researchers? Bricklayers?

Nurses? Doctors? Mothers? Fathers? I think we will be surprised at how successful we’ve become. But remember, whatever path we take, the way in which we do it will be much more important.

Teaching’s Endless Rewards

As we gain knowledge, we wield impressive power. But how will we use it? Consider the words of Micah, the Old Testament prophet, as you determine the path your life will take: God has shown all you people what is good.

And what does the Lord require of you?

To act justly and to love mercy And to walk humbly with your God. As we leave this place, may our lives reflect the desire of His Kingdom.

May we leave ABU proud of what we’ve accomplished - celebrating. May we depart considering how this university and our time here has shaped us - changed us. May we commit ourselves to improving our world, whatever that may mean – this is our challenge.

An excerpt from the 2008 valedictory address given by Matthew Clarke, who graduated with a Bachelor of Education

A valedictorian’s address, much like my teaching style, is student-

based. Today’s ceremony is about celebrating our accomplishments as students and moving onto our challenges as teachers. When I look out over the best class to have ever graduated from Atlantic Baptist University, (insert loud cheers here), I see the future, because I know how much each and every individual in this graduating class cares for what they are doing, and how they now have the skills to excel in their chosen field.

“In 100 years it won’t matter what we had in our bank accounts, it won’t matter what type of houses we lived in or what kind of cars we drove, but that the world may be a better place because we were important in the lives of chilTo close, I’d like to read a prayer by Philip dren.” That is similar to a quote that my sister, my brother, my cat and I gave Yancey. As we celebrate, reflect, and chalto my parents for Christmas in 1998 along with our group picture, and I don’t lenge ourselves, his words are appropriate. think that there is another quote in the world that is more important to live by than this. When I first applied to ABU more than two years ago I wrote this May God bless you with discomfort as the reason I wanted to be involved in education: At easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships “Being a positive influence in the life of a child is a So that you may live deep within your heart. very big challenge, and a great responsibility, but the May God bless you with anger rewards that come with it are endless.” This is what At injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people we as a class have to look forward to in our future So that you may work for justice, freedom, and peace. years. Endless rewards.

May God bless you with tears To shed for those who suffer pain, rejection, hunger and war, Before we look too far into the future though, let’s So that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and take a moment to relive some of the great memories To turn their pain into joy. from the last two years. The first memory I would And may God bless you with enough foolishness like to talk about is just about any moment in time To believe that you can make a difference in the world, that I was arguing with Shelley. Oh Shelley... I will So that you can do what others claim cannot be done definitely miss you. Two words I know will strike To bring justice and kindness to all our children and the poor. a chord in the hearts of most people in the audience: Urban Idol. How about getting Stacey Reck Atlantic Baptist University

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completely off track simply by mentioning what you heard on the CBC that day.

And I swear that Vince is the writer of every single quote of the day calendar out there. Bryan - what can I say about him - you either love him or hate him with his random selection process. You know it only really had three names in there.

I personally loved fall foliage day. To us teachers that was like a snow day without the snow.

But back to my important message about endless rewards. My mother often refers to a quote that says, “People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.” I think it would be an injustice to the group of people in front of me to not state in this speech how much they care about education and children. From this group of people you hear countless accounts of how much caring can change children’s lives. It is up to us to provide a safe environment for children to learn, where they know that we care for them and love them. And it is in this environment that we can pass on our love for life-long learning.

Before I finish I would like to thank everyone that voted for me and just hope that I did a good enough job for you to still like me after I get off the stage. Also, I would like to thank the faculty at ABU as it is these people who have truly made a difference in how I view the field of education. Without these people, I would not be where I am today, and I know that they had a major impact on the educational philosophies of all of the students here today. Also, there is no better group of people than these students, and I can’t think of another group with which I would have rather spent every day of the last two years. These people are brilliant, kind, caring, and passionate about education.

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In conclusion, I would like to do two things. I have always thought to myself that if I got into a position such as the one that I am in now, I would like to first read a passage from my favorite book, Dr. Seuss’s Oh the Places You’ll Go. Another thing I thought that I would like to do is sing a song that I wrote about education, so here it is: Since I’ve been teaching it has taken my life I found myself working on Saturday nights Can’t get a break from this I know you agree But one thing I know, all my summers are free!

But I know what you are thinking to yourself What kind of fool would be a teacher, What kind of fool would be a teacher, You’d have to be a fool to be a teacher…

But we, are the type of people who can be Someone who can take the rest of their lives and be Compassionate, caring and kind There’s nothing I’d rather be One thing I know about the rest of my life I know that it’ll be in the classroom Learning and teaching for the rest of my days Even though it barely even pays!!

But we, We all know that we will be Someone who gets to spend the rest of their lives and be, A hero to everyone you teach.

I think I would like to be a teacher, I think I would like to be a teacher I think I would like to be a teacher….

The kind, The kind of person who really cares About all of the kids in their class The kind, the kind of person who can be At the school from at least nine to three!

I know that I wanna be a teacher I know that I wanna be a teacher Who wouldn’t wanna be a teacher And now I finally am.

Atlantic Baptist University is extremely grateful to the Steeves family for the establishment of the Stephen & Ella Steeves’ Excellence Awards. The intent was that each year these could be presented to individuals within ABU’s faculty who were displaying excellence in teaching, research, or service, while not neglecting either of the other two areas. Earlier in the fall of 2007, Dr. Stephen Dempster was announced as the first recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award, but more recently, on May 1, 2008, the other two Excellence Awards were announced and presented.

Recipient of the first Stephen & Ella Steeves Excellence in Research Award was Dr. Samuel Reimer, Associate Professor of Sociology. Dr. Reimer came to Atlantic Baptist University in 1996, the exact same time many other transitions were taking place, including a name change, a new site on the Gorge Road and three new degree programs being started. Dr. Reimer is a graduate of the prestigious University of Notre Dame, where his primary focus of study was on the Sociology of Religion, in general, and Evangelicalism in North America more specifically. His research in this area has steadily developed over his 12 years at Atlantic Baptist University. He has faithfully and consistently written in respected journals within his field as well as presenting at notable Sociology of Religion conferences in Canada and the United States. In addition he was able to publish a book based on the results achieved in his doctoral thesis; this was published by McGill-Queens University Press.

In announcing the name of the first Research recipient, Dr. Seth Crowell, V.P. for Academic Affairs, noted how challenged the Selection Committee was in choos-

ing just one individual from the initial list of candidates, noting the quality research being done by all nominees. Crowell added, “One aspect that did appear to shape the Committee’s selection was the range of scholarly achievements by Dr. Reimer. In addition, I’m sure they were also undoubtedly impressed with the comments of a colleague within the Sociology of Religion field who stated: ‘Sam is widely recognized as the leading sociologist of religion on Canadian Evangelicalism. On this, there is no dispute.’” Congratulations to Dr. Samuel Reimer.

Dr. Daniel Goodwin, Associate Professor of History, is the first recipient of the Stephen & Ella Steeves Excellence in Service Award. Dr. Goodwin joined the faculty of Atlantic Baptist College in 1994, while in the process of completing his doctoral program at Queen’s University. He was the primary instructor for most history courses in the early years of the B.A. program. In the midst of handling a heavy teaching load and initiating research projects from his doctoral work, he was very involved in various areas of service including service to the university, service to his discipline of history and service to the church and community.

Excellence Awards

left to right: Seth Crowell, Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Sam Reimer, Associate Professor of Sociology, Dan Goodwin, Associate Professor of History, and Brian MacArthur, ABU President and Vice-Chancellor

Excellence Awards

Excellence Awards in Research and Service are Announced

Over the last 14 years Dr. Goodwin has virtually served on every possible Committee with ABU, some of them on numerous occasions. Worthy of specific note would be the contributions at various times within the Academic Council and the Faculty Development Committee. These committees often put in long hours and when they do their work particularly well it goes on with little fan fare or notoriety. In more recent years some of Dr. Goodwin’s work behind the scenes, on behalf of all the faculty, has helped establish a more reasonable salary scale for faculty as well as develop guidelines for the formation of a Faculty Association, a development designed to strengthen the University structurally as ABU seeks to join the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC). On the other hand, Dr. Goodwin has been visible and out front when helping Student Development and the Student Association with initiatives such as leading student small groups or participating in fund raisers.

Dr. Goodwin has served in his church in an equally diverse way taking on a number of leadership roles as well as being willing to get involved in the trenches. He’s been a worship leader and Sunday School teacher and presently is on his church’s Board of Deacons. In the past he has also served as interim minister or supply preacher when churches in the region have been in need of help. He has also volunteered at one of the local ‘soup kitchens’ within Moncton. Finally, within his discipline of History, Dr. Goodwin has been a long-time participant with the Editorial Committee in connection with the Baptist Heritage in Atlantic Canada. He’s also a past Chair of the Atlantic Regional Committee of the Canadian Historical Association and has been a willing external reader or examiner on History related Masters or Doctoral theses and dissertations when called upon. We thank Dr. Goodwin for his example of service and offer our congratulations.

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Convocation Feature

Convocation Feature

25 Years of University Education

A lthough it has officially been 25 years since Atlantic Baptist University was given the right to grant baccalaureate degrees, the Spring Convocation ceremony of 2008 marks the 26th graduating class to receive this distinction from our beloved institution of higher learning. The summer of 2008 therefore finds ABU at a unique nexus in its history, at once celebrating the accomplishments of 25 years past while running headlong into the promise of 25 years to come.

left to right: His Honour, Dr. HermĂŠnĂŠgilde Chiasson, Lieutant-Governor of New Brunswick and Dr. Sam Mikolaski

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In fitting celebration of both past accomplishments and future expectations, this year’s convocation ceremony marked a number of “firsts” for the university, while simultaneously managing to pay due tribute to the people and traditions that have brought us to this exciting moment in our history.

First and foremost, this year’s ceremony marked our largest graduating class ever! In total, 163 degrees and 16 certificates were presented to 166 graduates as they marched across our gymnasium stage in two ceremonies held Saturday, May 3rd, 2008. During the morning ceremony, our Bachelor of Education convocation presented 71 degrees, while our afternoon convocation bestowed 92 BA, BSc or BBA degrees, and 16 certificates on the rest of this year’s graduating class. Though we remain small in comparison to other liberal arts universities in the region, this spring’s 166 graduates represent an almost 10% increase over last year’s spring graduates, proof that ABU is growing both in numbers and esteem among those seeking a university-level education in Atlantic Canada.

Another first for ABU’s spring convocation was the presence of His Honour, Herménégilde Chiasson, the 29th Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick. Dr. Chiasson attended our morning convocation in his official capacity, presiding over the ceremony as official representative of the Crown and symbolic head of the proceedings. Though the Office of the Lieutenant-Governor counts among its official duties participation in all New Brunswick university convocations each year, this is the first year His Honour has been present at ABU’s ceremony.

“Over the last two year’s, we have steadily increased our investment in our convocation ceremonies to the point where we now feel that the ABU convocation experience is definitely on par with other Canadian universities. Dr. Chiasson’s presence represents the next step in completing this process, and I think really speaks to the importance and quality of our grads,” says ABU registrar, Sheldon MacLeod.

gowns are reflective of their respective offices, with the chancellor’s comprised of blue material with gold accents, while the president’s consists of blue material with silver accents.

Balancing this year’s record number of firsts with a healthy dose of respect for the historical accomplishments that brought ABU to where we are today, Dr. Samuel Mikolaski addressed both convocation ceremonies as this year’s distinguished key note speaker. Those who have been involved or associated with Atlantic Baptist University for the last 25 years or more will remember Dr. Mikolaski as the university’s president between the years of 1980 and 1982. They will also remember that during his presidency, Dr. Mikolaski was perhaps the single most important factor in helping ABU acquire the right to confer baccalaureate degrees upon its graduates. It is therefore fitting that in the 25th year of ABU’s status as a university-level post-secondary institution, Dr. Mikolaski should address this year’s crop of promising graduates.

Over the last 25 years, ABU has truly become a university worthy of the name, and a wellrespected educator of tomorrow’s leaders, both in Christian ministry and in secular disciplines. The graduating class of 2008 can truly be proud of the degrees they have acquired through years of hard work and study within these halls, knowing that ABU has well-prepared them for whatever challenges they might face from this point forward.

Topping off the list of firsts for ABU convocation this year were the sharp new university gowns tailored for university president, Dr. Brian MacArthur, and university chancellor, Dr. Ralph Richardson. The new Atlantic Baptist University

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Class of 2008

Class of 2008

The 2008 Education Graduates The 2008 Education Graduates

Bachelor of Education Erika Dawn Alcorn Laura Anne Blair Archibald Paul Robert Arsenault Sarah F. Baillieul-Harvey Correen Barrett Carrie Lynn Beals Stephanie Lynne Belliveau Stephanie Eileen Best Christine Margaret Bowes Deborah Breau Anne Katherine Byers Sarah Michelle Cain Meghan L. Carter Joshua Andrew Carver Matthew Gary Clarke Emily G.M. Ostler Colpitts Patrick Allen Cook Brent Charles Eric Craig Jessica Lauren Craig Sara Louise Creighton Suzanne Daigle Heidi L. Davis Shawna Nicole Downey Nicholas David Earle

Kirk John Geldart Candace Lynn Hardy Luke Daniel Hopper Matthew A. Johnston Kelly Ann Jean King Raffi Daniel Kouyoumdjian Chantal Jeridy Lavigne Loree Ann Lavigne Charlene M. Lewis Heather Lee Loughlin Rhonda MacIsaac Kelly Jean MacKenzie Sara Jane MacKenzie Leslie Colleen MacLean Jiselle Elizabeth Mahar Jody Scott Mann Angela Pearl Marks Geetika Mekhala Susan Elizabeth Meredith Gaylen Michelle Moore Cleo Carla Mulherin Adam Raymond Mullin Elaine D. Murray Trevor Nason

Advanced Certificate in Literacy Education Carol A. Dennett Donna Doucet Susan Karen Dunfield Jody Foster Angus Gourley Lise-Marie LeBlanc Marion A. Steeves

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Leslie Jean Neilson Melinda Lee Nelson Erin Elizabeth Ness Lana Noble Rachel L. O’Brien Amanda Dawn O’Laney Judith Ann Parker Trish Angela Parsons Marie-Josee Sylvie Adrienne Poitras Natalie Ann Power Lyndsay Rae Scott Krista Ann Shalala Jennifer S. Smith Matthew Veryl Tozer Arlene Elizabeth Van Agten Christine Mary Wakefield-Dixon Heather Cynthia Ward Susan Darlene Warren Shyann L. Watters Bethany Claire Welch John Stanley Whittleton Marlise Danielle Widdershoven Shannon Diane Williams

Biblical Studies & Religious Studies (Honours)

Jared J. L. Lutes, History (Honours) & Sociology Ian Mark Van Haren, Sociology

Bachelor of Science Honours Julie Dawn Vasseur, Biology

The 2008 Arts, Business, and Science Graduates The 2008 Arts, Business, and Science Graduates

Bachelor of Arts Mitchell D. Barbour, Psychology Debra A. Barriault, Organizational Management Melissa Ruth Berry, Psychology Tamara Black, Psychology Holly Ann Blunden, Psychology Kathryn Lynn Bowes, Psychology Tim W. Brewer, Psychology Theodore C. Brown, Organizational Management Gerald Scott Burke, History Holly L. Burke, Psychology Bradley A. Butland, English Emily Grace Calhoun, English Elizabeth Cleveland, Psychology & Sociology Coreena Correia, Psychology & Sociology Kristen Lee Correia, English Jessica Lauren Craig, English Sherry Lynn Crawford, Organizational Management Ashley Ann Crossman, English Melinda L. Daigle, English Joshua Lee Donald Dorey, Religious Studies Laurie S. Douthwright, Organizational Management Lorna Gail Duffy, Organizational Management Allison Grace Duffy, Sociology David Dugas, Biblical Studies Valerie Fay, Psychology Brendan Hardy, Sociology Matt Hart, Psychology Kathy J. Horsman, History & Psychology Ashley Diana Marie Hughes, Psychology Lorraine Marie Kennedy, Organizational Management Vicky Louise LeBlanc, Organizational Management

Christopher Allan Leger, English Julie Rose Léger, Psychology Josiah Joseph Daniel MacDonald, Biblical Studies Michael Aaron MacPhail, Communication Studies Ryan Sean McNamara, Communication Studies Krista Milton, English & History Lindsay Nadine Morrow, Sociology Leslie Jean Neilson, History Todd Edward Nelson, Biblical Studies Darrell Frederick Nevers, Biblical Studies Jessica Melissa Newcomb, Sociology Joy Elyse Nickerson, Psychology Amanda Dawn O’Laney, Psychology Darlene Lynn Pugsley, Organizational Management Angeline V.P. Quek, Communication Studies Chera Reid, English Sheena Lorraine Saunders, Sociology Ashley Elizabeth Sherrard, English Daniel Newton Sobey, Biblical Studies James Alexander Swan, Biblical Studies & History Jennifer A. Sweeney, Psychology Mark William Taylor, Sociology Sarah Tompkins, History & Psychology Caroline Jane Toogood, Sociology Patricia Lynne Tozer, Sociology Cory Allan Vail, Biblical Studies Frederick A. Voegeli, History Miah D. Wilson, History Lisa Marie Wilson, Psychology Christine Elizabeth Windley, English

Bachelor of Science Erika Dawn Alcorn, Biopsychology Ashley Rose Barron, Biology Ricky Dale Hamilton, Biology Christopher Wayne Johnson, Biology Andrew Mark Kervin, Biology Jiselle Elizabeth Mahar, Biopsychology

Class of 2008

Amanda Brooks, Sociology Lorna D. Fox, History Kaitlyn Guinan, History David James Hawkesworth,

Class of 2008

Bachelor of Arts – Honours

Bachelor of Business Administration Meagan Joan Allen Brent Charles Eric Craig Nathan Samuel Dempster Devin L. Doucette Tanya Lynn Godbout Kari Katherine Gray Lazarus Kaoma Joy Laurine Laughlin Starr MacKinnon Shannon Kathleen Marr Lisa Carole Melanson Amy Leigh Merrithew Dominique Poitras Angeline V.P. Quek Jeffery R. Vass Tosha Rhonda-Gail Whalen

Christian Foundations Diane Andréa Bossé Bonnie Frances Dunne Natasha Merlin

Cross Cultural Bonnie Frances Dunne Shawna Elise Williston

Youth Leadership Emily Grace Calhoun Melinda L. Daigle Joshua Lee Donald Dorey Cory Allan Vail

Trevor Nason, Biology Lauren Gwyneth Smith, Biology

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Recognition

Recognition

Dean’s List Fall 2007 Chritsa Baker Ashley Barron Vanessa Black Laura Bokma Amanda Brooks Carolyn Caldwell Mark Cann Ashley Crossman Nicole Davis David Dugas Sarah Duncan Carolyn Dunnett Valerie Fay Emily Feltmate Mandy Fowler Timoty Frazer Jennifer Friesen Jenna Gaudet Meghan Geauvreau Tanya Godbout

Tiffany Hamilton Justin Harrison David Hawkesworth Judson Hescock Ashley Hill Melissa Ingalls Amy Jones Laura Kelly Erin Keoughan Joy Laughlin Marcel LeBlanc Christopher Leger Heather Lewis Jared Lutes Felicia MacDonald Jiselle Mahar Erica McIntyre Tara-Ashley McLean Amy Merrithew Krista Milton

Meagan Moorehouse Rebecca Morey Rachel Morrison Lindsay Morrow Leslie Neilson Sharron Phillips Keith Pineo Amanda Pooley-McKenzie Carolyn Pyke Angeline Quek Ashley Radtke Gregory Reicker Mathieu Richard Stephanie Ross Shannon Saunders Joyce-Ann Spinney Chloe Steeper Katie Steeves Amy Stephens Danielle Swanton

Gabrielle Swanton Melissa Taplin Micah Truman Katie Vance Ian VanHaren Julie Vasseur Joshua Walton Niki Ward Jillian Whalen Kenneth Williams Amanda I.L. Wilson Miah Wilson Treavor Wilson Christine Windley Angela Wortman Carolyn Wrobel Matthew Yorke

Winter 2008 Christa Baker Melissa Berry Vanessa Black Tyson Blanchard Laura Bokma Carolyn Caldwell Tessa Collette Nicole Davis Nathan Dempster David Dugas Sarah Duncan Carolyn Dunnett Valerie Fay Emily Feltmate Mandy Fowler Timothy Frazer Jennifer Friesen Meghan Geauvreau Tanya Godbout

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Tiffany Hamilton Justin Harrison Judson Hescock Marissa Hickman Amy Jones Jenna Kelly Erin Keoughan Joy Laughlin Marcel LeBlanc Christopher Leger Heather Lewis Jared Lutes Felicia MacDonald Melanie MacKay Tara Ashley McLean Amy Merrithew Krista Milton Rebecca Morey Rachel Morrison

Spring & Summer 2008

Lindsay Morrow Joy Nickerson Sharron Phillips Keith Pineo Krystal Prendergast Carolyn Pyke Angeline Quek Nicholas Quesnel Mathieu Richard Lisa Robinson Stephanie Ross Ashley Sherrard Lauren Smith Joyce-Ann Spinney Chloe Steeper Katie Steeves Amy Stephens Kyle Sullivan Danielle Swanton

Melissa Taplin Mark Taylor Kristine Thorne Micah Trueman Katie Vance Julie Vasseur Kevin Vautour Joshua Walton Jillian Whalen Kenneth Williams Amanda I.L. Wilson Treavor Wilson Christine Windley Carolyn Wrobel Matthew Yorke Jennifer Zirpolo

Atlantic Baptist University Honours Society

Recognition

Spring 2008

Recognition

Convocation Awards

K rista Milton Ian Van Haren Julie Vasseur

Highest Overall Standing within the Class of 2008

2008 Faculty of Business Administration Gold Medal

Ian Van Haren

Tanya Godbout

The Recipients of the Morrison Education Distinction Awards (l-r):

Trisha Parsons, Elaine Murray, Chantal L avigne, M atthew Clarke, A manda O’L aney, Emily Colpitts, and Christine Bowes

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Athletics

Athletics

Blue Tide Athletic Award Winners Men’s Basketball Most Valuable Player Scott Black Rookie of the Year Karl Frederick Unsung Hero Matt Yorke Christian Leadership Award Brian Durkee

Women’s Soccer Most Valuable Player Meghan Dickie Rookie of the Year Meghan Dickie Unsung Hero Christina Petten Christian Leadership Allison Duffy

Men’s Soccer Most Valuable Player Amanze Onyewuchi Most Improved Player David Alcorn Unsung Hero Joe Lobbezoo Christian Leadership Josh Welton

Men’s Baseball

Women’s Basketball Most Valuable Player Angela Daley Rookie of the Year Meghan Dickie Unsung Hero Ashley Robichaud

Christian Leadership Nicole Davis

Most Valuable Player Mike Ivey Rookie of the Year Justin Morton Unsung Hero Tony Nelson Christian Leadership Greg Reicker

Athlete

of the

Year

left to right: Meghan Dickie, Female Athlete of the Year, Chris Leger, Male Athlete of the Year

Female: Meghan Dickie Male: Chris Leger

Scholarship Recipient Excels in First Year

In her first year at ABU, Meghan Dickie did not disappoint as the inaugural recipient of the Idris James Morris Athletic Scholarship.

The 1st year History major walked away from this year’s athletic awards banquet with awards for Rookie of the Year in women’s basketball and soccer, Most Valuable Player in women’s soccer, and overall Female Athlete of the Year.

“When it comes to Meghan, I’m speechless,” says ABU Athletic Director, Will Njoku. “She’s everything a coach could want in a student athlete – aggressive on the court and pitch, humble and quiet off, with a highly teachable attitude and a real knack for scoring.”

Meghan’s dominance at this year’s ABU awards banquet was complimented by an award from the ACAA for Rookie of the Year in basketball, and a nomination to the ACAA 2nd team All Conference for women’s soccer.

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Congratulations to Heather (MacGregor) Burns (’96) and Brian Burns who were married on Friday July 22, 2005 at Cornerstone Bible Church in Burtts Corner. They currently reside in Noonan, NB. Both are working at the Regional hospital there, Heather as a LPN and Brian in Environmental Services.

Charity and Ben Trites (’00) are pleased to announce the birth of their second daughter, Eden Hope, baby sister to Hannah Grace who is now almost two.

Congratulations to the Trites family on their newest addition!

Meet future alumni Xavier François. He was born November 27, 2007 to proud parents, Kelly Hicks Vautour (’01) and Stephane Vautour.

Congratulations to you both.

Life’s milestones are important accomplishments. At various points in our lives we reflect on these, celebrate and allow them to motivate us to even greater goals.

During the month of May, milestones are being recognized for various reasons. Firstly, congratulations to the 2008 graduates! Your class represents the largest graduating class from this university. Now you have completed an important educational milestone that will position you well in the years to come. You have chosen a university education that will enhance what you have to offer the awaiting world – wherever you choose to live or work.

Alumni Office

Since graduating from ABC, Shawn Gray (’91) has spent most of his years in Japan where he’s been successfully pursuing a passion for Martial arts.

Since arriving in 1997 he has been busy excelling in many other fields as well, including the IT, translation and business development fields. Shawn is now travelling internationally leading seminars. We wish you continued success!

Milestones

Alumni Office

Alumni News

Gilda Ryder

Manager, Advancement/Alumni Relations

we realize that the personal milestones of our graduates enhance the strategic growth of the university as a whole, offering each student and graduate an on-going value added education.

Personally, this month also represents the 25th anniversary of my first month on staff here at Atlantic Baptist University. It has been a great honor and privilege to have served in several capacities and departments through the years; sharing in the fulfillment of strategies for the advancement of this educational institution.

Let’s celebrate milestones together!

Keep in touch with your university. We are committed to connecting alumni to one another and to the university.

As a group of approximately 4300 members strong, I know there are great days ahead!

The university will also soon celebrate a milestone; its 60th anniversary in September, 2009. As we anticipate this milestone,

Congratulations to Adam Williston (’02) and Isabelle Robichaud, who were wed on March 28th, 2008 at the Little Chapel of Flowers in Las Vegas, NV. Family and friends enjoyed the ceremony via a live webcast and a reception celebration in Moncton followed upon the return of the happy couple.

Keep in Touch!

Send along your updated address and news through ABU’s website: www.abu.nb.ca or e-mail: gilda.ryder@abu.nb.ca

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Alumni

Alumni

Accelerating the Path to Success

Deina Jay (’07) was like many

workplace professionals who find the upward trajectory of their careers suddenly stalled by the lack of a university degree. Although her two-year college diploma in computer engineering had served her well in landing a supervisory role in the Information Systems department of Moncton’s Southeast Regional Health Authority, she soon discovered that her goal of gaining a management position within SERHA would not be realized without a university degree.

“I really enjoyed my job, but like most professionals I wanted to grow in my career. I had my sights set on pursuing something at the management level, but every time an opportunity arose I quickly discovered that a university degree was required. It was really becoming apparent that my college diploma was only going to get me so far,” says Deina.

A manager in Deina’s department learned that she was interested in pursuing a degree program through correspondence. She offered Deina

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some information on ABU’s B.A. Degree in Organizational Management, a degree completion program tailored to professionals who already have some post-secondary education and want to acquire a degree in as little as two years while continuing to work.

“The degree completion program through ABU was a really great fit for me because the degree itself was relevant to the work I wanted to do, and it gave me the credentials I needed to advance in my career. I also found that the structure of one class per week with regular assignments really fit well with my work and personal life. But maybe the thing I liked most about the program was the fact that there were NO EXAMS!” exclaims Deina enthusiastically.

Shortly after her enrollment in the program, the position of I.S. Operations and Quality Coordinator was posted at SERHA, a position which required a university degree. Deina applied and, based upon her enrollment in ABU’s B.A. Degree in Organizational Management, she was deemed qualified by her manager. She won the position shortly thereafter and has never looked back!

“I will never regret my decision to pursue my degree through ABU’s degree completion program. I got to study in a classroom setting with other goal-driven adults and benefit not only from the course curriculum, but from their professional experience. I built some great relationships with many of the people in my cohort who I’m sure will be lifelong friends. But best of all, I now have the degree I need to advance in my career!” continues Deina.

To all those considering continuing their education through ABU’s degree completion program, Deina would like to say, “Go for it! I would highly recommend it, and in fact I already have to a number of my co-workers.”

Improving Confidence and Productivity For more information on continuing your education through this and other Alps Department programs, please contact Dr. Roger Russell, Director of the Alps Department at (506) 863-6454, or e-mail at roger.russell@abu.nb.ca

A s M anager of Organizational Effectiveness for Medavie

Blue Cross, with over 15 years of solid experience as a Human Resources professional, Gail Duffy’s (’08) career was doing just fine before her encounter with the Alps Degree Completion Program. However, repeated conversations with her husband, Tracy Duffy (himself an alumnus of the program), and a few ABU professors convinced her that acquiring her B.A. Degree in Organizational Management would be a worthwhile pursuit, even at this stage in her career.

“Even though I felt like I was studying all of the time, I still managed to do my job, spend time with my family and get my assignments done without too much trouble. I even managed to squeeze in a trip to Europe with my daughter during the middle of the program! I really felt that the one night per week, one module at a time approach was the best way for a working parent like me to go back to school,” says Gail.

“I work in organizational development and effectiveness, so I could see right away that the Alps program would have a direct impact on the work I do on a regular basis. It seemed like a perfect fit. All it took was some encouragement from my husband and the belief that this was really the right move for me at the time,” says Gail.

In terms of the impact her new degree has had on her already successful career, Gail is quick to point out both her improved confidence and enhanced productivity as she continues to serve Blue Cross at the management level.

Even though she had spent three years of her post-high school life pursuing certifications in administration/secretarial (1 year) and retail management (2 years) from Atlantic Business College and Holland College respectively, Gail longed to complete her post-secondary education with a university level degree.

“The whole experience has given me a greater appreciation for structure and deadlines, and has really influenced how I approach things with my staff. As for myself, I am more confident in new situations and ready to embrace new opportunities. I would highly encourage anyone considering a degree completion program to consider ABU’s B.A. Degree in Organizational Management. All-in-all it’s been a tremendous experience for me,” concludes Gail as we exit her office high above Moncton’s Main Street. “But a word of warning,” she adds quickly with a knowing grin, “if you don’t do your homework even one week, everyone will know. Trust me. These are seasoned professionals in a small, team-based classroom. They are there to learn, not waste time. I guess that’s another thing I loved about the program, because that’s how I felt too.”

“I really did want to pursue some university-level education to make me think about and see things in a different light. In the professional world, people say that experience is equivalent to education, but I don’t think this is necessarily so. University education challenges you to think actively in ways you might not have considered before,” continues Gail when asked about her motivation for pursuing the program.

Like so many of us with a full-time career and a family at home, Gail’s time was already stretched thin. She was concerned about the additional time demands of the program, but felt that the one night per week class schedule was something that she could handle. She was right.

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Distinguished Alumni

Distinguished Alumni

The 2008 Distinguished Alumni Awards The Distinguished Alumni Award celebrates the contributions Atlantic Baptist University’s 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 ABU’s alumni.

H. Jack Stultz ’52 Mr. H. Jack Stultz was born in Bedford, NS on

December 7, 1932, the middle of three sons born to George and Ida Stultz. After having moved to Moncton, NB in 1944, Jack later went on to complete his high school education at the United Baptist Bible Training School; graduating in 1952. Jack remained in Moncton, meeting his wife, Grace, in 1954, and spending the formative years of his early career in various construction and insurance enterprises before one defining day in 1961, when the course of his professional life would be changed forever.

In 1961, Jack and his partners founded Apex Industries Inc. with five employees and 3000 sq. feet in a small metal shed on Pacific Avenue. From these humble beginnings, Apex has emerged as an industry leader in New Brunswick and a major international player in manufacturing and innovation across a variety of sectors. Under Jack’s constant leadership as President and founder, Apex grew from five employees and $11,079 in annual sales in 1961 to 210 employees and $23 million in annual sales last year. In 1992, Apex Industries was awarded the prestigious “Greater Moncton Excellence in Business” award, and two years later was named to The Financial Post’s list of the “Top 50 Best Managed Private Companies in Canada”, a true testament to Jack’s vision and tenacity as a leader, and his commitment to Apex’s company motto – “the work of our company should be an honourable offering unto God”.

Jack’s list of awards and accolades for professional achievement is long and varied, but none more noteworthy than his induction into the New Brunswick Business Hall of Fame in 2000, joining the ranks of such notable New Brunswick businessmen as K.C. Irving and Sons, The McCain family and Wes Armour. A born leader, Jack has been a tremendous steward of the gifts God has given him by extending his leadership in business beyond Apex Industries to include positions as Board Member of the Greater Moncton Economic Commission, Honorary Chair of Junior Achievement

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for Greater Moncton, Member and past Chairman of the New Brunswick division of the CMA, Member and past Chairman of the Industrial Benefits Committee for the Province of New Brunswick and for 36 years as Board Member, 15 of which he served as Chair of the Atlantic Baptist University Board of Governors. His commitment is further evidenced through the establishment of the H. Jack Stultz Family Foundation Scholarship.

In his personal life, Jack has always remained a committed husband, father and church member, a leader at home and a leader within his faith community. He has been a long time member and moderator of Hillside United Baptist Church, a past President of the Atlantic Baptist Convention and a member of Gideon’s International. His efforts in Christian service have also extended beyond leadership to include a number of charitable efforts, most notably for ABU as Chairman of our “Great Expectations” capital campaign which led directly to the building of a new campus in 1996.

Despite his many notable achievements in business, philanthropy and Christian leadership, Jack remains a humble servant of the Lord and eternal devotee to Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.”

This verse has served as Jack’s north star throughout a remarkable life as a leader in business, a father and husband at home, and a servant of our Lord in all things.

Given to honour an alumnus for exemplary accomplishments and service, while encouraging and challenging other alumni to greater efforts in business, leadership and service, this Distinguished Alumni Award is presented this 2nd day of May, 2008 to Mr. H. Jack Stultz.

left to right: Gilda Ryder (Alumni Relations), Jack Stultz, Rev. Bob Taylor (Jean Betts Taylor’s husband), and Ralph Richardson (Chancellor)

Jean Betts Taylor ’51 Jean Betts Taylor was born in Doaktown, NB on June

10th, 1931, the only daughter of David Betts and Winnifred Jonah, and sister to Irvine, Jim and Wilson Betts. Having learned the finer points of sewing, cooking, entertaining and general housekeeping from her fiercely independent mother, Jean left home at the young age of 16 to pursue her high school education at a brand new Bible training school opening that year in Moncton, NB. The United Baptist Bible Training School would become Jean’s home away from home for the next two years. In the spring of 1951, she would become its very distinguished first graduate, a distinction she would carry with pride throughout all the days of her life.

At UBBTS Jean pursued an education that would set the stage for an exemplary life of service and devotion to the Church, Christian education, her husband and family, and ultimately to her beloved Saviour, Jesus Christ. Upon graduation, Jean joined the staff of West End Baptist Church in Halifax as a Christian Education Worker and a member of their administrative staff. It was during this time that she met and embraced what would become the two great loves of her life – Christian Education and her future husband, Rev. Robert Taylor.

Christian Action Federation of New Brunswick, as a leader at numerous Association and Convention events, and as a member of countless WMS groups, including, at one point in her life, four at the same time! Never one to falter in the face of mounting challenges to her time and resources as a Christian leader, Jean found strength in Scripture, often being sustained by her favourite verse, 1 Chronicles 20:28. Jean Betts Taylor is survived by her husband, Robert, and her five children who have proudly established the Jean Betts Taylor Memorial Scholarship Fund in her honour, to commemorate her extraordinary life and her distinguished position as Atlantic Baptist University’s very first graduate. This generous endowment inspired by the life of a truly remarkable woman will benefit many fine students in the future.

Given posthumously to honour an alumna for an exemplary life of devotion and service , and to encourage and challenge other alumni to greater efforts in service and leadership wherever God Himself may lead them, this Distinguished Alumni Award is presented this 2nd day of May, 2008 to Jean Betts Taylor.

As a pastor’s wife, Jean’s commitment to serving and growing the local church alongside her husband spanned almost five decades and 15 different pastorates. Throughout her personal and professional life Jean remained devoted to the practice of Christian education, teaching countless children, youth and adults as a leader of Sunday School, CGIT, Explorers and Young Peoples. As a volunteer and leader among her peers, Jean was also active as an enthusiastic Board member of the

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Your Contribution

Your Contribution

Planned Giving

Life Insurance Makes a Great Gift

At Atlantic Baptist University the Advancement Department oversees all fundraising activity and interacts with donors on a daily basis. Money is raised for a number of areas including day-to-day operations, scholarships, and special projects. The majority of these gifts to ABU come in the form of cash either by cheque, debit or credit card. While these gifts are crucial to the ongoing operations of the university, there is another way that interested parties can support the work of ABU - a planned gift.

Scott Ryder

Development Officer

By definition, a planned gift is one that a donor plans on giving in the future. The benefit of a planned gift is the knowledge of what the gift will be and the purpose for which it will be used; not to mention the joy of giving that many people experience. Quite often a planned gift is part of a person’s estate plan, which by nature means that ABU will receive the gift from an individual’s estate. In essence, the donor is able to gift the University with a future gift that might not otherwise be possible.

There are several avenues by which planned gifts may be made, but one in particular often escapes a person’s attention. Life Insurance is an ideal planned gift to Atlantic Baptist University.

The benefits of gifting ABU with a life insurance policy are many. First, many people already own whole life policies of varying amounts that are often paid up. The reality is that the proceeds of many of these policies may not be needed by the family of the insured at death. A gift of this nature has tax benefits to the donor’s estate. Second, whole life policies are relatively inexpensive to purchase, and with the University named as the policy owner and beneficiary, tax receipts can be issued for the annual premiums paid by the donor, or for the total death benefit paid to the University. In this way, a gift of a life insurance policy can benefit the donor while living and the University at death. Third, because of the

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relatively inexpensive cost of life insurance, donors wanting to partner with Atlantic Baptist University in providing “quality university education firmly rooted in the Christian faith” can provide gifts to ABU greater than what they might otherwise be able to afford. For example, a fifty-year-old individual wanting to give a $100,000 gift to ABU would have annual premiums of approximately $1800. And remember, the donor who has named ABU as the policy owner and beneficiary has the option of being receipted for those annual premiums, or for the total death benefit. Through the vehicle of life insurance, a substantial gift to ABU is possible for anyone.

There are many people who desire to help ABU educate students in a Christian environment, and there are many ways to accomplish those goals. Life Insurance is only one way of giving a planned gift to the University.

To find out more on how you can support the ongoing work of Atlantic Baptist University, or to talk about establishing your planned gift, contact Scott Ryder, ABU’s Development Officer by calling 506-863-6451.

moncton.ca Running is a complex, coordinated process that involves the entire body.

We run a home a business a race an organization a campaign

We run on.

At ABU we are preparing students to run their lives in a meaningful and impactful way.

Over the next 16 months, ABU is trusting God with the goal of increasing overall donor support from $750,000 to $1,000,000 per year in our continuing efforts to provide our students with the best possible education, facilities and overall experience.

Our year-end goal for June 30, 2008 is $160,000 Will you consider running the race with us as we strive to provide our students with the best “quality university education firmly rooted in the Christian faith”?

Your Contribution

the fastest means for an animal to move on foot.

Your Contribution

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The City of Moncton would like to congratulate Atlantic Baptist University’s class of 2008! Your dedication and hard work have been rewarded, and you are better prepared for the adventures that lie ahead.

Thank you for choosing to complete your studies in Moncton at one of the region’s reputable educational establishments.

If you haven’t already, we encourage you to explore the many opportunities Moncton has to offer. A great place to live, play, work, and do business — Moncton’s tide is rising! Visit moncton.ca for more information.

We wish you great success in your future endeavours.

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Upcoming Events September/October 2008 September 1 Colburne House Residence Opens September 2 Orientation and Registration Day September 3 Classes begin September 7 ABU Baseball Opening Game @ Kiwanis Park vs. CBU September 13 ABU Soccer Opening Game @ 2:00 p.m. vs. Holland College September 19 & 20 Alumni Softball Tournament September 27 & 28 1960-64 Class Reunion

November/December 2008 November 1 Fall Convocation November 1 ABU Basketball Opening Game @ 1:00 p.m. vs. University of King’s College December 8 Last Day of Classes

January/February 2009 January 4 Colburne House Residence Opens January 5 Classes Begin

Quality university education firmly rooted in the Christian faith

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