The Growing Edge | Spring 2013

A PUBLICATION FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF CRANDALL UNIVERSITY Spring 2013

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President’s Desk Dr. Bruce Fawcett Crandall Through a Dad’s Eyes

There are many lenses we can look through to examine and evaluate what we do at Crandall. There is a denominational lens, a local church lens, a community lens, and many others. As a father I often look at Crandall through the “Dad lens” and ask the question “What kind of Christian university experience do I want for my children and the children of my peers?” I want my children and the rest of our students to gain a wonderful educational foundation for life and future study. I want them to build positive friendships that will last for a lifetime. I also hope that they will have the opportunity to grow through involvement in athletics as well as other leadership and service opportunities.

More than all that though, my desire it that they are challenged to grow spiritually during their years at Crandall. If you’ve heard me speak in your church this year, you’ve likely heard me mention that research indicates that 70% of high school church youth group attenders who attend a secular university and live on campus will walk away from their faith before graduation. Our goal at Crandall is to foster an environment and experience that encourages growth in faith rather than an environment that works counter to how Christian parents have raised their children. Certainly Religious Studies classes provide that important academic foundation for a growing faith as does the modeling of the Christian faith by our faculty and staff, but a growing faith requires more. As you will see elsewhere in this magazine, we have taken steps to strengthen our chapel program through the calling of a dynamic and gifted worship leader to serve as our first ever Dean of the Chapel. We anticipate that his arrival

will allow us to launch a Worship Leaders Certificate to provide training and involvement in worship leading for our students and those from the community. We are also excited about our new partnership with Acadia Divinity College which will result in new opportunities for our students to receive training and experience in ministry during their years at Crandall. On top of all that we anticipate the arrival of a new Vice President of Academic Affairs who will help us plan and launch new programs and initiatives designed to strengthen not only the mind but also the faith commitment of our students.

These initiatives take resources to launch. We are willing to do the heavy lifting of designing programs and searching for leadership but we need your partnership as well. Seed money is required to hire more staff and faculty and to launch new initiatives. Perhaps God has given you a “Dad lens”, “Mom lens”, “Grandparent lens” or “Supporter lens” and has laid on your heart to invest in the education of your children, grandchildren, or the children of friends or family members. By all working together we can create an environment that can produce a life changing experience for many. Thank you for your interest in Crandall University and for investing in our students.

Dr. Bruce Fawcett ‘88 President, Crandall University

Cover Photo: Graduating Class 2013

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 are available upon request.

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Leadership Awards Ms. Kathryn Marilyn Barnes

Kathryn M. Barnes is one of nine children born to Roy and Lillian Ogilvie in Petitcodiac, New Brunswick, where she spent her early years. After graduating with the distinction of ‘highest standing’ from Petitcodiac Regional High School in 1954, Kathryn came to Moncton, where she enrolled in Robinson Business College. Upon completing her postsecondary studies, she accepted a position as a federal civil servant where she worked in various capacities for six years.

Kathryn quickly demonstrated a heart for her new community and became a tireless volunteer in numerous local agencies and associations, with a particular focus on education.

She served as a volunteer for 30 years at all levels of the Home and School Association, as a member on the Board of School Trustees, and as a member of both the Regional Board and Provincial Board of Governors of New Brunswick Community College. In addition, she served for several years on the Minister of Education’s Curriculum Advisory Committee, helping to establish a new health program for elementary and middle school students and the first Late Immersion French program in New Brunswick. Later, as an elected member of Moncton City Council, she was the Liaison Councillor for School District 2 as well as for Crandall University.

Kathryn’s community involvement shows a strong sense of initiative and leadership. She is a former president of the N.B. Council on Smoking and Health, a charter member and former chair of the Codiac Transit Committee, and a charter member and former chapter president of the Moncton Block Parent 4| T ­ he Growing Edge

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Association. In 1986, she was the first female in 24 years to be elected to Moncton City Council and has since served an additional four terms before stepping down from her position in May of 2012. While on Council, she served on numerous committees dedicated to the betterment of the city, and on three occasions she served as Deputy Mayor. She was also known for advocating strongly for more greenways and trails for Moncton citizens to enjoy. In fact, she was known for ‘thinking green’ well before it was in vogue to do so.

Kathryn also served her community at the provincial and national levels. She was vice president of the Cities of New Brunswick Association and a representative for Moncton in the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. She also served on numerous provincial and national committees.

Kathryn married James Barnes in June, 1957, and they shared 52 years together as a couple before he passed away in November 2009. She is the mother of five children—Robyn, James, Lisa, Lori, and Jeffrey (deceased) — and to date enjoys the rich blessings of being a grandmother to eight grandchildren.

The journey from Petitcodiac to Moncton may seem commonplace, but there is nothing common about Kathryn Marilyn Barnes and the work she has done over many decades, seeking to improve the circumstances of those around her. It is in recognition of her undaunted spirit and energy and her love of people and desire to serve them that Kathryn M. Barnes is conferred the Crandall University Leadership Award, this 4th day of May, 2013.

2013 Dr. Brian David MacArthur, B.B.A., M.Div., D.Min.

Brian D. MacArthur was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, the son of Rev. Cecil and Hazel (nee Hiscott) MacArthur. After graduation in 1969 from Guysborough Municipal High School in Nova Scotia, he returned to Moncton where he completed a one-year Arts Certificate at the United Baptist Bible Training School, which is now Crandall University. Next came a move to Wolfville, Nova Scotia, where he completed a Bachelor of Business Administration degree (1973) at Acadia University and a Master of Divinity degree (1976) at Acadia Divinity College.

After ordination in the Baptist Convention, Rev. MacArthur began his pastoral ministry, eventually serving at four primary pastorates: North and South Alton; Penobsquis, Portage Vale, and Dutch Valley; Campbellton; and Lewisville, in Moncton. In each case he brought new energy, spirit, and growth to the fellowships he served. During this time, Rev. MacArthur also returned to seminary, completing his Doctorate of Ministry in 1988 from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois.

Rev. Dr. MacArthur’s pastoral and leadership abilities led to an interim appointment as Director of Development in the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches. His time in this position had just begun when the Board of Governors of Atlantic Baptist University, now Crandall University, asked him to serve as president of the university.

Dr. MacArthur came to the President’s Office in January of 2001 during a time of considerable uncertainty and challenge for his alma mater. By the time he stepped down as President in 2011, he had led the institution through both its greatest period of enrollment growth and its largest ever capital campaign. In addition, the university’s endowment base grew to five times

its previous size during his tenure. He also initiated the steps necessary within the university, the convention, and the New Brunswick Legislature to bring about the name change to Crandall University in 2009.

In addition to serving in various ministry roles over the years, Dr. MacArthur has also been a willing volunteer on many boards and committees in the Baptist Convention, including the Governing Council and the Finance and Audit Committee.

He further served an honourary year as Convention President, and four years as an elected board member of Atlantic Baptist University.

Brian MacArthur is married to Rossanne (nee Downey), and they have five children: Jeffrey, Jennifer, Julianne, Janet, and Jessica, all of whom are now married and to date have graced them with Dr. Brian MacArthur nine grandchildren, with at least two more expected later this year.

Over 40 years ago a young Brian David MacArthur came to study for one year at a fledgling liberal arts and Bible school; since then he has demonstrated gifts in pastoral leadership, denominational allegiance, and Presidential vision at the very institution which gave him his postsecondary start.

It is in recognition of these noteworthy contributions to his denomination, his university, and his Lord that Rev. Dr. Brian D. MacArthur is conferred the Crandall University Leadership Award, this 4th day of May, 2013.

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Encouraged to work collaboratively An excerpt from the 2013 valedictory address given

by Thomas Skabar I stand before you this morning as but one representative of this impressive graduating class. I am honoured to be associated with these wonderful people, and I am grateful for the faith they have shown in me.

It is by their will that I have the pleasure of speaking to you today, and I heartily thank them for bestowing this honour upon me.

I would also like to take this opportunity to specifically acknowledge those who are receiving advanced certificates this morning. Many of these individuals are practicing teachers already, and have worked to receive their certificates while still performing their classroom duties. I applaud these fellow graduates for their commitment to self-improvement and professional development. Their dedication to and passion for education are a shining example for those of us who are beginning our careers. I congratulate you all on your outstanding achievements and thank you for serving as leaders in your field.

For each member of this graduating class, today represents the culmination of many years of hard work. We come from diverse backgrounds, and we have all navigated our own personal obstacle courses to reach this milestone. During our studies here, we have balanced families, jobs, volunteer work, athletics, and a litany of other commitments that have tested our time management skills.Yet it is from these extra-curricular activities that each of us has carved out our own identities. Beneath every gown in this room lies a unique individual, shaped by experiences and interests that distinguish us from our peers. This is true of all of us, and in each case our backgrounds have contributed to our development as teachers.

What this university and these programs have produced, however, is not merely a class of individual teachers, but a community of committed educators. The strength of these programs lies in their ability to create an atmosphere of collegiality. By encouraging us to work collaboratively throughout our studies, this program has instilled cooperative values within each of us that we will carry into our professional lives. Being an effective teacher requires a commitment to lifelong learning. By sharing resources and experiences with our peers, we are continuously broadening our understanding of the profession.

Our class was trained with this collaborative spirit in mind. Not only will we carry this attitude with us into our first jobs, but we will also always have one another. The friendships we have established here will stand the test of time, and we will continue to support one another both personally and professionally.

This is a special group of people. I can state without any hesitation that each member of this class has chosen this profession for the right reasons. No one is here because they dream about teaching the French Revolution or finding the value of “X” for a living. We are here because we want to teach students, not subjects. Crandall has taught us to be student-centred in our approach to education, and that students will not “care how much we know until they know how much we care”. I believe that this graduating class embodies this belief and will always put the best interests of their students first.

This is not to diminish the excitement that can also come from discovery and learning more about something today than we knew yesterday, and so as a group, we are committed to continuous professional growth. We understand that we have a responsibility to our students to stay current. Whether in content, pedagogy or the everchanging social environment that our students inhabit, we must always seek to understand the best ways to reach them. Great teachers must

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be willing and able to evolve with the times, and this is a message that the faculty here has conveyed loud and clear. While listening to Stewart talk about “The Facebooks” or having Bryan try to sell you an IPad may not be the best examples of this, one cannot help but appreciate their

Valedictorian Thomas Skabar effort to be on the cutting edge. All that is left to do is clear out the VHS tapes in the resource centre and this program will have both feet firmly in the future!

Each of us is able to be here this morning because of the support we have received throughout our own educational journeys. With this in mind, I would like to take this opportunity to thank my family, who are present today despite the nine a.m. start time. I love you all and appreciate all that you have done for me. To the families of all graduates: thank you for the continued love and support you have shown this graduating class, and keep sending money.

I am sure I speak for all graduates as well in expressing my sincerest gratitude for the education faculty here at Crandall.You have served as great mentors to all of us, and we appreciate the dedication with which you have practiced your craft. We are far richer for you having shared your wealth of knowledge and experience with us. A heartfelt thank-you must also be extended to the entire Crandall family. To every staff member who in some way worked to make our lives a little easier, please know that your contributions have not gone unnoticed. Finally, to the teachers of our past who have inspired and encouraged us to become the people we are today- thank you, and may we always carry on your great legacy.

To my fellow graduates: it has been an honour and a privilege to get to know you and to work so closely with you over the past two years. It seems like only yesterday we were being bombarded with acronyms and trying to figure out why Ted kept calling us his “little jugs”.

While we have only been together a short time, I am confident that our friendships will endure and that we will continue to enrich one another’s lives. I have every confidence that you will all find success in your careers and that our future generations will be in good hands. May good fortune smile upon you wherever your careers lead you.

Thomas Skabar, B.Ed. ‘13

Education is Invaluable An excerpt from the 2013 valedictory address given

by Daniel Meister One stressful factor in giving this speech is to try and included the experiences of all the graduates. My own experience with Crandall has not been a straightforward one, and hopefully it will cover enough of the bases. I am sure my path is nothing compared to some of the roads that our ALPS graduates have taken, but it was certainly not the straightforward-in-with-a-major-and-graduate-infour-years experience that most have had.

The early years, if nothing else, teach you how to be a student.

My first year was overwhelming, and so I took the next year off.

When I came back, I stayed in the wilderness of Interdisciplinary Studies but began taking more History courses, and in my third year I finally overcame my fear of commitment and dove into the dusty discipline that is History, a decision I have never regretted.

Many people ask me why I chose history, and the answer is that it’s the discipline that best taught me personally how to think. For other graduates, I know that your choice of major has been equally fulfilling. But for what the discipline has taught me, I am truly grateful, and I want to thank the professors of the History Department for guiding me along that path; and to all the professors that I’ve had, thank you for being excellent teachers and helping me become aware of the breadth of the world around me.

Although we all from time to time grumble or even rage against one of Crandall University’s idiosyncrasies, the fact remains that it is a phenomenal institution for one reason: the people. I am always overwhelmed at the humility, kindness, wisdom, and servant-attitude of the overwhelming majority of the faculty and staff that helped me throughout my four years here. The facilities staff, the receptionists, the Office of the Registrar, the Finance Office, the marvellous Janet Williston, the Professors – they have all been such a blessing. I know of no other university where students are more respected or valued than here at Crandall.

This is a farewell speech, but today we as grads also celebrate our accomplishments. Today, as we receive our degrees, we have proved to ourselves and to the world that we can do it, for we have done it.

As we go on from this place, we must continue to prove what we can do. Whether we go from here to pursue a job, an education degree, a graduate degree, we must continually prove what we are capable of through our hard work, and with God’s grace.

An education is invaluable, and I do not doubt this. However, the world does not merely need more educated people per se.

Education does not guarantee our minds will be open, and it does not guarantee that we will be good people. What is far more important is the quality of character that you possess.

I’m always hesitant to talk about matters of faith or theology when there are Biblical scholars nearby. But I am convinced that the essential message of Christianity is sacrificial love. People won’t necessarily remember the degrees we obtained, the marks we managed to pry from our professors, or the thesis we wrote (largely because they won’t be read). But people will remember how we treated others. How we react to those who wrong us, how we care for those less fortunate than us, how we treat those we have

trouble liking – these things are far more revealing of who we are than the letters that we proudly get to display after our names.

Valedictorian Daniel Meister

We need our desires and our motivations to be transformed.

The good that we do should not be out of a desire to Instagram it. Our desire should be to better this world, out of love and compassion for our neighbours, not even from a sense of duty and especially not from a desire for recognition. We live in an age when our externals are examined minutely, we are convinced everyone is watching us, and so we carefully tailor the appearance of our lives.

Through the clever use of technology and Facebook and hashtags, we try to portray ourselves as beautiful, sexy, and fun people, the quick-witted sort that society values. But in being so obsessed, we overlook who we are internally. It is easy to make beguiling social media profiles, but it is far more difficult to change the things about us that few people see, the things that are unattractive, and that desperately need to be changed. For the Christian, we have Christ as our model and our help, to whom we can pray for our desires to be transformed.

Thank you to all those who, along the way, have helped shape us into who we are today. Thank you to all our families, extended families, and friends for supporting us and believing in us. Crandall Arts, Business, and Sciences Graduates of 2013, congratulations!

Receiving your degree is truly a great accomplishment. And I would encourage you in the days and years ahead, to never stop learning, never stop growing, and never stop seeking to love others in a sacrificial and active way. Treat everyone as if you truly believe that we are created equal, and that no matter of social standing or socioeconomic status, everyone deserves to be treated with respect.

In all that you put your hand to, be blessed, and do all things to the best of your ability. It has been an amazing four years with you all, and I cannot wait to see what this Class of 2013 will accomplish in the future. Thank you.

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Nicole Blair Michael Boutilier, Dawson Settlement, NB Lucas Everett George Brown, Apohaqui, NB Emily Mary Dawn Burke, Riverview, NB Patrick Neil Cameron, Charlo, NB Adem George Campbell, Miramichi, NB Jennifer Ruth Coish, Amherst, NS Alexa Jane Coleman, Amherst, NS Amanda Daphne Cormier, Bathurst, NB Justin Cormier Sacha Melanie Cormier, Moncton, NB Kelly Lynn Coull, Riverview, NB Cara Jean Cyr, Campbellton, NB Brittany Dawn Daley, Clifton, NB Meghan Marie Dickie, Miramichi, NB Teanna Joy Doucette, Bridgetown, NS Karla Ann Dunfield, Corn Hill, NB Morgan Irene Farrell, Riverview, NB Craig Matthew Finnie, Moncton, NB Megan Lynn Flower, New Maryland, NB Heather Anne Gallant, Miramichi, NB Kelly Frances Grant, St. Croix, NB Alicia Paige Hamilton, Miramichi, NB Erin H. Hansen, Moncton, NB Natalia Jayne Henry, Stanely Bridge, PEI Ashley Sarah Hitchman, Escuminac, NB Jessica Lynn Hodder, Riverview, NB Hannah Nicole Hollett, Cornerbrook, NL Meghan Katherine Keoughan, Miramichi, NB 8| T ­ he Growing Edge

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Nathan Leslie Edmund LeBlanc, Sackville, NB Mark David Lobban, Miramichi, NB Crystal Dawn MacArthur, Lutes Mountain, NB Joanne Laura MacArthur , Birch Ridge, NB Nisha Karen MacBeth, Moncton, NB

Virginia Vicaire, Listuguj, QC Ashley Michelle Walsh, Black River Bridge, NB Treavor J. Wilson, Moncton, NB

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Sarah Noelle Moore, Miramichi, NB Stephen James Phillips, Woodstock, NB Jordan Casimir Poitras, Moncton, NB Trent Evan Raynard, Argyle, NS Ashley Dawn Scott, Riverview, NB Sarah Alexandra Scoville, Hampton, NB Sarah Justina Sears, Amherst, NS Kemoy DaShanné Shaw, Toronto, ON Thomas Brian Skabar, Amherst, NS Kendall Mary-Beth Somers, Miramichi, NB Samantha Spencer, Moncton, NB Sara Megan Steele, Lutes Mountain, NB Christiana Erin Steeves, Sackville, NB Ashley Catherine Stewart, Salisbury, NB Jessica Maud Taplin, Moncton, NB Melissa Helen Taplin, Moncton, NB Jessica Dawn Taylor, Napan, NB

David L. Cogswell, Moncton, NB Andrew Hugh Colpitts, Riverview, NB Karen Anne Dill-Chevarie, Moncton, NB Bonnie Lynn Hamer, Moncton, NB Mark Andrew Lloyd, Riverview, NB Aimee Michelle Lockie, Riverview, NB Holly Elizabeth MacDonald, Amherst, NS Eric McIntyre Erin Jane Monahan, Sussex, NB Bryan Eric Ouellette, Edmunston, NB Huguette Marie Louise Poirier, Saint John, NB Ann Louise Ramey, Moncton, NB Heidi Wood Deveau, Moncton, NB

Meaghan Elizabeth Taylor-Richard, Riverview, NB

Sandi Lee Edmunds, Moncton, NB

James Edward Theriault, Riverview, NB Savana Marie Tucker, Miramichi, NB Morgan Angela Jayne Ullock, Miramichi, NB Serge Charles Vautour, Moncton, NB

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B achelor of A rts in O rganizational M anagement Deniz Akmaner, Moncton, NB Indar Devin Boodoosingh , Amherst, NS Kathy Lea Carson, Moncton, NB Nicole Yvonne Cormier, Moncton, NB Rachel Gallant, Saint-Antoine, NB Elizabeth Marlene Holt, Moncton, NB Rose-Hélène Justine Platon-Trenholm, Moncton, NB Alicia Jean Shaban, Moncton, NB Christopher Douglas Spence, Springhill, NS

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C ross -C ultural C ertificate Thomas Lee Coldwell, Wilmot, NS Hannah Elizabeth Magee, Havelock, NB Laura Anne Sutherland, Mount Pearl, NL

Y outh L eadership C ertificate Kevin Corbin Birch, Birch Hill, PEI Thomas Lee Coldwell, Wilmot, NS Joshua Daniel Daigle, Kingston, NS Nicholas Ryan Metivier, Riverview, NB Emily Anne Rhyno, Nackawic, NB

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Convocation Awards

2013

The Morrison Education Distinction Award

(L-R) Corrine May, Thomas Skabar, Justin Cormier, Kemoy Shaw, Erin Hansen, and Natalia Henry

Crandall University Highest Overall Standing Within the Class of 2013 L-R President, Dr. Bruce Fawcett, and Katelyn MacDonald

Adult Learner Professional Studies Honour Society Award - Cohort 24 L-R Kim Cook, Program Administrator, Deniz Almaner and Dr. Roger Russell, Director and Professor

Crandall University Honours Society Colton Conrad Katelyn MacDonald Laura Sutherland

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Dean’s List Fall 2012 Dean’s List Jeff Bandy Jennifer Bueno Thomas Coldwell Julie Comeau Colton Conrad TeraMae Crossman Mariah Cummings Holly Daggett Danielle DeLong Rilind Dragoshi Johanna Entz Peter Fawcett Krista Flower Michael Fougere Angela Furlotte Phillip Gray Jacqueline Grondin Cody Guitard Katherine Hamilton Sara Hammond Kelsey Henderson

Sandi Hicks Jennifer Hoyt Rachael Keetch Emily Kelly Melissa Killam Ashley Knockwood Caitlin Lake Joanne Laplante Meghan Lawrence Erin LeGassie Rhea Loewen Rebecca Lyons Katelyn MacDonald Lianne MacKinnon Megan MacKnight Jason MacQuarrie Meta Mayo Jamie McFarlane Tanisha McGinn Taylor McInnis-Hicks Julia McKnight

Tara McLean Daniel Meister Thomas Morehouse Anthony Munn Taylor Murray Erica Nickerson H. Ian Pelkey Rebecca Pike Brittany Power Daniel Proctor Brock Raynard Megan Redpath Graham Robertson Andrew Robinson Larissa Rose Ronald Scott Rebecca Shaw Katelyn Small Cole Somers Hannah Steeves Laura Sutherland

Amy Tremblay Laura Waddell Dannaya Wall Ashley Ward Heather Wasson Jillian Weaver Samantha Weir Erika Williams Benjamin Wistrom

Denise McCluskey Jamie McFarlane Tanisha McGinn Matthew McGraw Taylor McInnis-Hicks Tara McLean Daniel Meister Francine Melanson Nicholas Metivier Thomas Morehouse Taylor Murray Erica Nickerson Keith Nickerson Tanya Oakes Lyndsey Page Rebecca Pike Mylene Pinet Megan Redpath Graham Robertson Emma Robichaud Darcie Robichaud Andrew Robinson Larissa Rose Ronald Scott

Kellie Seaman Dorin Seicaru Rebecca Shaw Jessica Slaunwhite Megan Small Rebecca Shaw Hannah Steeves Leslie Stevens-Hachey Laura Sutherland Amy Tremblay Kristin Tucker Dannaya Wall Heather Wasson Samantha Weir Erika Williams

Winter 2013 Dean’s List Deniz Akmaner Jeff Bandy John Boudreau Elizabeth Boutilier Troy Butler Clare Campbell Thomas Coldwell Julie Comeau Colton Conrad Nicole Cormier Nora Cottrill Mariah Cummings Danielle DeLong Rilind Dragoshi Johana Entz Makayla Fancy Krista Flower Chloe Gautreau Renelle Girouard-Boutilier Merrill Greene Jacqueline Grondin Katherine Hamilton Sara Hammond Mark Hanson 12 | T ­ he Growing Edge

Amanda Harding Kelsey Henderson Sandi Hicks Katherine Holmes Maryanne Jackson Jessica Jones Emily Kelly Ashley Knockwood Caitlin Lake Joshua Landry Meghan Lawrence Angela Lawson Erin LeGassie Bryan Leger Eric Leger Nichole Lively Rhea Loewen Faye Lutes Katelyn MacDonald Drew Mackay Lianne MacKinnon Andree Maltais Milene Manuel Meta Mayo

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New Faces

2013

Director of Bachelor of Theology Program

Rev. Dale Stairs has been appointed to serve as the Director of the new CrandallAcadia Bachelor of Theology Partnership. Stairs, who will begin service in September 2013, will spend the first year designing and promoting the program to prepare for the first class of students who will be admitted in September 2014.

Stairs, who currently resides in Saint John NB, is an alumnus of both Crandall University and Acadia Divinity College, and he is completing a PhD at the Free University of Amsterdam. Stairs is a former youth pastor and pastor, and he currently serves as Director of the Youth and Family Ministries department for the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches and also as Director of the Youth and Young Adult Program at ADC. He has provided leadership at the national level through volunteer service with the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and at the international level through the Baptist World Alliance. Dale and his wife, Twila, with their three children will be relocating to the Moncton, NB area.

Dean of the Chapel

Tim Milner has been appointed as our first Dean of the Chapel, effective August 1. Tim holds two degrees from Prairie Bible College and a masters degree in worship from Liberty University. He has served as a worship pastor in several churches, including a 3,000 member church in Pennsylvania. A native of the Maritimes, Tim has recorded three albums with a number of his songs being regularly heard on Christian radio stations throughout North America. He is also the author of a book on the subject of worship. Tim has toured extensively with his band in the United States and Canada and has a significant training and coaching ministry. Tim and his wife, Dorilee (originally from Saskatchewan) have three small children and look forward to moving to the Moncton area this summer.

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Last fall Dr. Seth Crowell announced that he would like to transition out of the VPAA office after nearly a dozen years of service in this demanding role. He had no firm end date in mind and announced that he would be as flexible as the institution needed, knowing that it is a difficult role to fill. The VPAA oversees all faculty, programs, and academic units within the university so it is a key role within the campus leadership team. Recently the President announced that after an extensive search process Dr. Jim Rusthoven has been appointed as the university’s next VPAA. Dr. Jim Rusthoven is a medical doctor with specialties in oncology and infectious diseases. He has been a professor at McMaster University’s medical school for two decades, engaging in clinical research, teaching, and clinical practice. He has also worked as a clinical researcher with Eli Lilly and is the author of over 100 peer-reviewed articles. In recent years, Jim has earned a masters degree in bioethics from the University of Toronto and a PhD in theology from the University of Bristol while lecturing extensively on topics relating to biomedical ethics. A man of deep faith, Jim cites his Christian college undergraduate experience as life changing, preparing him for life as well as for studies at the University of Illinois medical school. As a family the Rusthovens have been supportive of Christian higher education. Jim has been a part-time lecturer and his wife Dr. Thea Rusthoven has served as a fulltime French professor at Redeemer University College. We are looking forward to welcoming Jim and Thea to our community in May 2014. www. crandallu.ca

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Distinguished Alumni Laura Selig

L-R: Dr. Bruce Fawcett, President, Laura Selig, Award Recipient, Dr. Malcolm Beckett, Award Recipient and Gilda Ryder, Director of Development and Alumni Relations,

Laura Edna Selig, sixth of ten children in a close-knit family, sensed a call from God in early childhood. While reading about Africa during a fifth grade geography class, Laura’s heart was stirred to become a missionary. She kept that desire in her heart and waited on God.

As she was growing up in the small community of Nine Mile River, Nova Scotia, Laura’s life revolved around church, family and community. Each of those parts of her life contributed to the positive childhood upbringing that she experienced. Her ambitious and curious nature was evident as she pursued her studies undertaking subjects such as Latin, and all the while participating in numerous extracurricular activities.

After completing high school in 1966, Laura moved to Truro and there met her husband, Gary. In due time, their common interest in overseas mission work led to their applying to the Canadian Baptist Overseas Mission Board to serve in what was then known as Zaire, West Africa. Laura completed a two-year Associate of Arts diploma at Atlantic Baptist College before their overseas appointment began in 1980. Eleven years later, in 1991, Laura, Gary and their children were evacuated from Zaire (now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo) and

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upon their return to Atlantic Canada, Laura resumed her studies toward a university degree.

However, as God’s plan for her life continued to unfold, in 1993 she and Gary accepted a call from Canadian Baptist Ministries to work with street children in Brazil. Through a rehabilitation program and a farm and friendship home, Laura and Gary reached out to and befriended vulnerable children, and passionately supported and sought social justice for them.

Shortly after returning to Canada in 1995, Laura obtained her degree in Sociology from Atlantic Baptist University. In 1997, she became Executive Director of New Life Mission where she has once again been able to help needy children, while continuing to serve on numerous local and national boards and committees. Under Laura’s visionary direction, the original New Life Mission program continues to minister to an ever-increasing number of children at two satellite locations, in addition to the initial facility.

Given to honor alumni for exemplary accomplishments and service, this Distinguished Alumni Award is presented this 3rd day of May, 2013 to Laura Edna Selig.

Distinguished Alumni Malcolm Beckett

L-R: Laura Selig, Award Recipient, and Dr. Malcolm Beckett, Award Recipient

Malcolm Waldo Beckett has dedicated his life to seeking God’s will and direction and being faithful to His Lord’s call.

Born in the small community of Oak Point, New Brunswick, Malcolm was nurtured and supported in a loving Christian home where the truths of Scripture were imparted at a young age.

In October 1970, Malcolm made a decision to follow Christ as Savior and under the guidance and encouragement of Pastor Bill Thompson, he later enrolled in classes in the fall of 1972 at Atlantic Baptist College.

Friendships provided an important support mechanism during that first year at ABC for the small-town boy who found himself far away from his familiar surroundings. However, it was through those friendships at ABC that Malcolm found himself listening to, and counseling, many of his fellow students.

Malcolm and his wife, Laura Elaine McIsaac were married before Malcolm enrolled at St. Thomas University, from where he graduated in 1976 with a double major in Psychology and Sociology.

A desire to complete his Master of Divinity in 1979 led Malcolm to Acadia Divinity College in Wolfville, NS. Mentors such as Rev. John Bartol and Dr. Harry Gardner were instrumental in challenging, supporting and guiding him in his role of pastoral leadership during his time at ADC.

In 1988, upon completion of his Doctor of Ministry Degree from Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California, Malcolm had a clear sense of call from God to serve as Director of Evangelism for the United Baptist Convention of the Atlantic Provinces. He later became Interim Executive Minister, and then provided leadership as Director of Atlantic Baptist Mission for eleven years for the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches, before assuming the role of Lead Pastor at the Grand Bay Baptist Church.

Given to honor alumni for exemplary accomplishments and service, this Distinguished Alumni Award is presented this 3rd day of May, 2013 to Dr. Malcolm Waldo Beckett.

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Donor Wall Unveiling Loyal Donors Honored at Donor Wall Unveiling

The generosity of many loyal donors, churches, financial institutions, alumni, businesses, and all levels of government were honored on Friday evening, May 3rd at the Future Foundations Capital Campaign Donor Wall Unveiling.

“The donor wall is not only a recognition piece listing those donors who gave outright gifts of $1000 or more or who have been fulfilling pledges over the last couple of years towards the Capital Campaign initiative. The Wall also intended to be a destination for our students, employees, and visitors to campus”, explained Gilda Ryder, Campaign Director. “The Wall depicts a campus map as its watermark with a timeline reflecting historical facts since the University’s founding in 1949.

Other features include the recognition of the building named The Jack and Grace Stultz Hall, unveiled in September 2010 and the Donor Giving Level Legend for the donor wall. Being a private University, our students, employees, and visitors will be reminded daily of Crandall’s unique culture and mission which is to provide quality university education firmly rooted in the Christian faith. This is made possible because of loyal donors and their sacrificial giving”.

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May 3, 2013 The wall is an open project so that donors can continue to give to the Campaign and/or upgrade their giving levels and be recognized accordingly.

“Acknowledging our donors is important to us. We’re grateful that so many have supported this successful Campaign providing programs and facilities that make Crandall a leading Christian Liberal Arts University in Canada”. For further information on giving opportunities, contact the Crandall Advancement department by phoning 506-863-6444.

Room Recognition plaques are displayed throughout Stultz Hall recognizing significant contributions. Generous contributions were also made to Crandall University’s Endowment Fund. To view a complete list see page 26.

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Crandall Excellence Legacies of Excellence

The month of February, while being known for hosting Ground Hog Day,Valentine’s Day, and occasionally adding an extra day to the year, is not typically seen as an overly special month thanks to freezing temperatures, Nor’easters, and too much darkness.

However, at Crandall University, February has come to represent a time to celebrate excellence within our faculty and this lets us bring an added brightness to the year and to our lives as a result.

This year was no exception as we gathered on February 22 to participate in our sixth annual Stephen and Ella Steeves Excellence Awards Dinner. In fact, this year we more than doubled our celebration factor as we not only honoured four of our faculty members with Stephen and Ella Steeves Excellence Awards, but we used this occasion to bestow for the first time the rank of Professor Emeriti on three of our long-serving faculty who are no longer working full-time with the university. This nice addition to our recognition event allowed us to take on the focus of legacy and to acknowledge how it goes synonymously with the concept of excellence.

L-R: Dr. Douglas Mantz, Dr. Carol Thorne and Dr. Gary LeBlanc

We began our February gathering by honouring our three Professor Emeriti faculty members: Dr. Douglas Mantz, Dr. Carol Thorne, and Dr. Gary LeBlanc. Dr. Mantz served for 27 years as a professor of English at Crandall after previous professorships at Mount Allison University, the University of Waterloo, and the University of Saskatchewan. As a former graduate student of Northup Frye at the University of Toronto, he was one of the key individuals who helped initiate the now renowned Moncton Frye Festival, serving as co-chair in the festival’s initial year. Drawing from his academic speciality in landscape literature, he was also the founder of Crandall’s annual Foliage Day, a time when afternoon classes are cancelled to allow students, faculty, and staff to enjoy a meditative walk celebrating the beauty of the fall landscape. Dr. 18 | T ­ he Growing Edge

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Mantz was also the originator of a formal partnership with Regent’s Park College of Oxford University, allowing Crandall students to spend a full semester studying in England with access to the Oxford University campus and its many academic resources.

Dr. Carol Thorne started a second career at Crandall University in 1988. After almost two decades of linguistic and translation work in Cameroon and completion of her doctoral studies at the world-renowned Sorbonne University of Paris, Dr. Thorne spent the next 17 years as a full-time professor of Linguistics, French, and Anthropology at Crandall University, where she particularly enjoyed opening students’ eyes to the various cultures and linguistic practices of the world. Dr. Thorne also worked diligently to promote the study of French language, both within her French courses and during her involvement with the Moncton Alliance Française, including a term as President. For her faithful commitment as a French teacher and an advocate of French language and culture, she was named by the Government of France as Chevalier in the order of the Palmes Académiques and decorated by the French ambassador to Canada in December of 2004.

Dr. Gary LeBlanc is the longest serving faculty member in Crandall University’s history. His 42 years with the university include 35 as a full-time professor of Sociology. With an M.A. in Economics from the University of New Brunswick and a Ph.D. in Sociology and Family Studies from Florida State University, Dr. LeBlanc brought rigour and understanding to his courses in both disciplines. In the early years of the university, Dr. LeBlanc also served for almost two decades as the Dean of Campus Life, overseeing all non-academic programming for students. Dr. LeBlanc also served for many years as a valued faculty member of the President’s Cabinet, which was the body that set the vision and strategic direction for the university. As a result, he played a significant role in new program development and campus expansion as the university moved to its present site on the Gorge Road of Moncton in 1996.

With the focus on legacy in 2013 we also recognized that each of our four Stephen and Ella Steeves Excellence Award recipients have been making their own ‘mark’ or starting their own legacy within Crandall. For instance, this year our Stephen and Ella Steeves Excellence in Service recipient was Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Heather Steeves. Her contributions to the university and on behalf of the university have been most evident over the years. Internally her service to the university has included such supportive involvements as a Faculty Representative on the university’s Pension Committee, Strategic Enrolment Planning Committee, the Senate, and the sub-committee to the President’s Council which develops the operating budget for the upcoming academic year. Several of these involvements have been for multiple years and others, like the Senate, have led to greater involvements such as Co-Chair of a Senate Task Force making recommendations regarding the role and function of the Faculty Development Committee. Closer to her connection as an educator, Professor

2013 Steeves has been very involved in supporting her students who find themselves engaged in Business Case Competitions. For almost 10 years she has been part of the Organizing Committee that oversees the Crandall Business Case Competition, in addition to serving as the BBA students’ coach for this and other Business Case competitions hosted at other Atlantic universities. Heather has also been active in her church, serving in such capacities as deacon, a member of the Board of Christian Education, a youth leader, a member of the Handbell Choir, a Music Committee member, and Church Librarian. She’s an active member in several professional associations such as the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Christian Business Faculty Association, while also volunteering as a regular reviewer for the Atlantic Schools of Business Conference. In short, Heather Steeves is generating her own legacy of excellence in service in her role as Assistant Professor of Business Administration at Crandall University.

The next contributor to legacy at our February celebration was Dr. Stephen Dempster, Professor of Biblical Studies, and recipient of the 2013 Stephen and Ella Steeves Excellence in Research Award. When it comes to observing a trend of excellence within research, a faculty member’s curriculum vitae tells the tale quite well. This certainly is the case with Dr. Dempster. He is the author of three scholarly books, one of which is entitled Dominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible and has had over a dozen separate print runs, including being translated into Korean.

In addition to his three books, Dr. Dempster has published 25 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and presented an equivalent number of academic papers at professional or scholarly conferences, the bulk of which have been written over the last seven years. In addition, in 2011, he was asked to be the keynote speaker at the Reformed Theological Seminary Conference in Jackson, Mississippi where he spoke on “Cartography, Photography and Biblical Theology.” In helping with the selection each year for our excellence in research recipient, we always ask a few scholars from other universities to provide their input and insights regarding the level and amount of work being produced by the eligible candidates. This year, one reviewer from a Christian university in Ontario made the astute comment about Dr. Dempster saying, “It strikes me that he is a significant scholar and that his publication list is impressive in a university expecting faculty to also carry a heavy teaching load.” This clearly speaks of both legacy and excellence and for these reasons we celebrate with Dr. Dempster.

The year 2013 also marked the first year where two Excellence in Teaching Awards were presented – one to a longterm contract faculty member of Crandall, Mr.Vince Ryan, and the second to one of our tenured faculty members, Dr. Stacie Reck.

Both recipients this year are colleagues within Crandall’s Education Department.Vince Ryan came to Crandall in 2003 with more than 30 years of experience within the New Brunswick school system as a teacher, school administrator, and district administrator. Students

taking his courses consistently lauded him for his organization skills, his knowledge of his subject matter, and his ability to practice what

Back Row L-R: Dr. Stacie Reck,Vince Ryan, Heather Steeves and Dr. Bruce Fawcett Front Row L-R Ward and Esther White, and Diana and Robert Read

he preached. This was especially important since one of his main courses within the curriculum was teaching classroom management.

With 10 years of addition experience and contribution at Crandall, Vince Ryan had more than four decades of legacy and excellence for which we say, “Well done good and faithful teacher.” Our second recipient of the 2013 Stephen and Ella Steeves Excellence in Teaching Award was Dr. Stacie Reck. Dr. Reck has come to be known by our Education students as genuine, kind, and patient. It was noted that in a world where more and more ‘orchestrated reality’ is appearing on television and the internet that Dr. Reck is completely authentic and the ‘real deal.’ One Education student who provided a nomination for Dr. Reck summed it up well when she said, “I admire Dr. Reck as an example of someone I would like to be like as a teacher, not only in the academic realm, but also in the compassionate manner she treats her students.” To this student, and others who echoed similar sentiments, Dr. Reck was clearly demonstrating excellence while also establishing her own legacy.

So February 2013, despite its Nor’easters, was a very positive and exciting time at Crandall University as we celebrated the legacies of three professor emeriti and the excellent contributions of four Stephen and Ella Steeves Award recipients. We congratulate all seven of our colleagues.

Seth Crowell, Ph.D. V.P. for Academic Affairs

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Crandall Athletics

Awards 2013

The Crandall Chargers had an impressive 2012-2013 season. Five athletes received academic awards proving that success in the classroom is just as important as success on the court or on the field. The Chargers received provincial recognition this past year that exceeded anything before with record provincial rankings and ACAA awards including all-stars and player of the weeks. The Chargers also set new standards for national rankings in Men’s Baseball, Cross Country and Men’s Basketball proving that, although small, Crandall can be heard across the country.

This year Crandall had four varsity teams and were represented nationally by each. Cross Country sent Matthew Wheaton and Caleb Cormier to the CCAA Cross Country Nationals in Quebec. Men’s Baseball represented Crandall at CIBA Nationals in Ottawa. Men’s Basketball ranked as high as #13 in CCAA, and Women’s Basketball player Marlon Smith finished with the #3 CCAA ranking for points per game.

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Five Charger athletes walked away with all-star awards.

Adem Campbell (Men’s Baseball - All Canadian Team) Luc Vautour (Men’s Baseball - All Canadian Team) Kemoy Shaw (Men’s Basketball - 2nd team All-Conference) Nathaniel Fells (Men’s Baketball - 2nd team All-Conference) Marlon Smith (Women’s Basketball - 2nd team All-Conference)

This year was a very special year for one men’s basketball player. In his graduating year we honored Kemoy Shaw as the inaugural inductee to the Crandall Chargers Wall of Fame.

Kemoy Shaw (2009-13) - Kemoy had a stellar five year career on the Crandall Court, averaging over 15 points and 10 rebounds while serving as team captain for his final three years. As rookie of the year, he helped lead Crandall to the 2009 ACAA finals, and later captained the Chargers to a 30-17 record over his final two seasons, including a trip to the ACAA semifinals in 2013.

Nathaniel Fells

“The dedication that Charger athletes and coaches have shown on the field and the court in 2012-13 was evident through the national recognition we received. All four varsity sports were recognized this year for outstanding performance and talent. Crandall University students are taking charge in varsity athletics. We are blessed with many great athletes and coaches who not only excel in their sport, but do so in a way that honors God.” Bryan Cawthra, Athletics Director 20 | T ­ he Growing Edge

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Off the court, Kemoy exemplified Christian leadership while earning both a BA in Sociology and a B.Ed. Honors: CU Rookie of the Year (2009) CU Team Captain (2011-13) CU Men’s Basketball Team MVP (2011) CU Male Athlete of the Year (2011) ACAA All-Conference All Star (2013) CU Christian Leadership Award (2013)

Trophy Engravings Men’s Baseball MVP – Dan Proctor Men’s Basketball MVP – Alex MacLeod Women’s Basketball MVP – Marlon Smith Female Athlete of the Year – Liz Boutilier Male Athlete of the Year – Nathaniel Fells Christian Leadership – Kemoy Shaw Men’s Baseball MVP – Dan Proctor Defensive Player of the Year – Shawn Mackenzie Rookie of the Year – Corey Parker Most Improved – Keith Nickerson Christian Leadership – Ben Wistrom

Men’s Basketball MVP – Alex MacLeod Defensive Player of the Year – Alex Murphy Rookie of the Year – Craig MacLeod Most Improved – Jerry Jesseau Christian Leadership – Taylor Norum Women’s Basketball MVP – Marlon Smith Defensive Player of the Year – Megan Plummer Rookie of the Year – Jordan Caissie Most Improved – Lindsey Kierstead Christian Leadership – Kerri Trecartin

From the

Advancement Office

Dr. Robert Knowles Why invest in Crandall University?

Perhaps as you read this part of the magazine, you might be tempted to glance at it, and then move on to a more inspiring story.

After all, just how inspiring can advancement matters be? Let me tell you …

1. An investment of your money is an investment in students. Crandall University is blessed with wonderful students – lots of energy, ideas, potential. As a private institution we take no government funding for operations which leaves us only a couple of major streams of income – tuition and donations. In this day of challenging financial dynamics, we would not want to price ourselves out of the educational market. Our tuition is only a fraction of the price for other Christian Colleges and Universities in Canada and your donations help us stay at this level.

2. An investment of your money is an investment in mission. Although things have changed on many fronts with facilities and size of our operation, our University’s mission is the same. Stemming from our theme verse selected in the early days of the institution (Colossians 1:18b), we are a Christian institution. A Christian staff and faculty, daily chapel experience, community practicum, and required religious studies courses allow us the opportunity to have an experience beyond just earning a degree. In keeping with our history we are about equipping people for service in Christ’s kingdom. While it is not required that a student be Christian to attend, that is certainly the vantage point in our teaching and community life.

3. An investment of your money is an investment in life transformation. I can testify, along with many others that Atlantic Baptist College (Crandall University) changed my life. I am in touch with my friends from that period of my life and have many fond memories. Like so many of you reading this, studying at Crandall was a time of seeking God’s will for my life and pursuing my educational goals. The sincere and small community life was the right thing for me and I value that. I want the current students to have a Christian option for their education right here in eastern Canada. I know lives are being changed right now through the witness of others and the supportive atmosphere.

4. An investment of your money is a way to say thank you. At the time I was a student, I probably did not fully understand the difference the donors made. I was in my own world of paying my student bills. The subsidy that was given to me (and you) through the kindness of others was invaluable to me as a student. When I couldn’t pay my way, others helped me pay my way. Now it’s my turn. Many of those donors have passed on and now it is my responsibility to give to the next generation who need my help. I am motivated with a deep sense of gratitude.

To those who resonate with this message and are on board, thank you for being part of the team! Thank you on behalf of the students, and on behalf of this institution. To those who think it’s a good idea but have never made that “investment”, I challenge you to get on board. I’d be happy to talk to you about our operating fund and how you can be a part of changing a student’s life and future.

Dr. Robert Knowles ‘89

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Alumni News 1990’s

2010’s

Congratulations to Jennifer Van Laren (’98) and her husband Mark Van Laren who have recently expanded their family via adoption by welcoming their boys Logan and Torryn into their lives!

Congratulations to Sarah and Mark Street (‘05) who welcomed Sadie Elizabeth Street on December 9, 2012 in Moncton, NB! Sadie weighed 5 lbs, 15 oz and was 18.5 inches long.

2000’s

Isabelle and Adam Williston (’02) are pleased to announce the healthy arrival of their first son, Levi Yzerman Williston, born on October 22, 2012.

Congratulations to Amy Flanagan (‘07) and Gerald Burke (‘12) who were married on July 14th, 2012 in Moncton, NB.

Congratulations to Rebekah Wilkinson (‘10) who married JeanDaniel Larose at Belleville Baptist Church in Belleville, NB on December 29, 2012! They now live in Gatineau, QC.

Congratulations to Travis and Tina Brownell (’10) who were married at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on June 30, 2012 in Rexton, NB.

The Alumni News is compiled from submissions sent directly by alumni or their families, and from information about alumni found in the public domain (e.g. websites, newspapers, trade publications and news releases).

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HOMECOMING 2014 SAVE THE DATES

September 19 & 20, 2014

Amy (Jones)(’10) and Dave Pike (’10) welcomed James Willard Gregory Pike into their family on April 8, 2013. James was born at the Miramichi Regional Hospital weighing 7 lbs, 6oz and was 20 inches long and is a little brother to Ella!

Congratulations are extended to Chris (’12) and Tara Leger (’11) who welcomed Jacob Timothy Scott Leger into their family on Friday, April 12! Jacob weighed 7lbs, 15 oz.

Congratulations to Sherwin and Teanna Doucette (’11) who gave birth to Dryden William Edwin Doucette on March 26, 2013. Dryden was born at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax weighing 3 lbs, 6 oz but is now weighing over 5 lbs!

Congratulations to Katie Steeves (‘11) for being selected for “The Canadian Sociological Association’s Outstanding MA Graduating Student for 2012” at McMaster University in Hamilton, ON.

Now that your student days are behind you and you’ve joined the network of proud alumni we invite you back to reconnect with fellow classmates, professors and staff who made your time at UBBTS, ABC, ABU or Crandall memorable. Further details of the university’s 65th Anniversary Homecoming will be available online and in future issues of the Growing Edge magazine.

June 19, 2013 Pine Needles Golf & Country Club River Course Proceeds to Crandall Athletic Scholarships Deadline for registration June 1st Contact diane.tait@crandallu.ca

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Faculty & Staff News Welcome back to Dr. Stacie Reck, Assistant Professor of Education, who was ‘on leave’ from work for the past year. It really seemed like we were ‘playing short-handed’ in her absence and so it is great to have her back into our faculty ‘line-up’ for this upcoming academic year.

researcher, with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). He’s proposed an in-depth study on the practices of Canadians regarding money gifts and contributions.

In addition, for the month of June 2013, Dr. Chan will be in London, Ontario, having been appointed as “Visiting Associate Professor of Economics” at the University of Western Ontario.

The Athletic Department of Crandall University is very excited to announce the hiring of Kevin Johnson as their women’s soccer head coach.

Farewell to Dr. Joan Flagg-Williams, Assistant Professor of Education, and Dr. Robert Williams, Senior Lecturer of Psychology, as Dr. Flagg-Williams has accepted a faculty position at Saint Joseph’s College in Standish, Maine, near Portland. Joan and Bob have been most valuable and cherished members of our faculty and their absence will be deeply felt.

Congratulations are extended to Nathalie Martin, Part-Time Lecturer in Linguistics, and David Martin on the birth of Talitha Clara Martin on March 21st at the George-Dumont Hospital in Moncton, weighing 7lbs, 10oz and measuring 51 cm.

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Jonathan Grimes, Worship and Spiritual Life Director, and Jessica Grimes (’01), Coordinator of Academic Support Services, are pleased to announce the birth of their first child. Jack Benjamin Grimes was born on March 16th. He weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz., and he was 20 inches long.

Also we are on the verge of welcoming back from sabbatical leave, Dr. Alan Chan, Associate Professor of Business Administration and Economics. Dr. Chan has had a most productive sabbatical with some of his research activities including an accepted article for publication in the International Journal of Social Economics and two scholarly papers accepted for this spring’s meeting of the “Canadian Economics Association” held in Montreal. This event is the largest and most competitive economics conference in the country. Dr. Chan is also the first Crandall faculty member to have a signed contract, as the lead

Congratulations to Dr. Sam Reimer, Professor of Sociology, who in addition to Dr. Chan has received a ‘visiting’ professor position this summer at a ‘sister university’. He has been accepted to be a visiting research fellow at the Centre for the Study of Religion and Society at the University of Victoria in British Columbia. This is a 3-month appointment from early May to early August.

Another of our sociologists, Dr. Cathy Rogers, will be presenting a paper entitled “Childhood Narratives of Poverty, Neglect, Abuse, and Social Isolation” at the 30th Annual Qualitative Analysis Conference being held this year in late May at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario.

books’ and make themselves available to be ‘signed out’ for one-on-one conversations with students, staff, and faculty. This pedagogical approach was employed as an opportunity to challenge assumptions and stereotypes by engaging in healthy conversations with these ‘human books.’

Welcome to Matt Robertson(’12) who has joined the Student & Enrolment Services Division at Crandall as an Admissions Counsellor.

Dr. Wendy Bokhorst-Heng, Associate Professor of Education, co-authored a paper with a former colleague, Dr. Rita E. Silver of the National Institute of Education in Singapore. This paper was presented in March by Dr. Silver at the American Association of Applied Linguistics Conference held this year in Dallas, Texas. In addition, this winter term, Dr. Bokhorst-Heng conducted a very innovative project with the students from her Diversity and Multiculturalism class. It was called ‘The Human Library’ and involved the students inviting on campus approximately 15 volunteers representing a wide range of experiences and demographics.

They were invited to ‘act’ as ‘human

One of our English professors, Dr. Abram Steen, was involved this past winter in a couple of collegial encounters within his realm of English literature. In mid-February he was the guest presenter at Dalhousie University, thanks to an invite from the faculty within their Department of English Literature. This invitation came as a result of their Winter Speaker Series and he presented a paper entitled, “Shakespeare’s Reluctant Protestantism: Thoughts on the Religious Turn in Shakespeare Criticism.” A month later, Dr. Steen was in Toronto presenting again, but this time at the Shakespeare Association of America’s Annual Conference discussing the problem of sudden death in Hamlet.

Dr.Ted Newell, Associate Professor of Education, began a sabbatical leave in January of 2013. One of his foci will be to work on a textbook proposal that will remind educators as to the powerful influence of a person’s

worldview when it comes to dealing with even basic matters such as the aims of education, or what is knowledge, or what is involved when defining ‘good teaching.’ Given this influence, Dr. Newell then posits the question if this is really a humane approach and should not these crucial questions be asked and assessed initially by ‘first principles.’

Dr. Newell recently returned from England where he was involved in some collaborative efforts with other scholars as part of his research for this textbook proposal.

President Bruce Fawcett and incoming Bachelor of Theology Director Rev. Dale Stairs have recently had an edited volume released in the in the Baptist Heritage in Atlantic Canada Series.

The book, volume 18 in the series, is entitled Roots and Resurgence: Atlantic Baptist Youth Ministry at the Turn of the Millennium and contains chapters by Crandall professors Dr. Dan Goodwin and Dr. Cathy Rogers, former Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Bob Wilson, and Crandall graduates Dr. Jody Linkletter (‘00) and Rev. Rob Nylen (‘95). The book traces the growth and development of Baptist youth ministry in Eastern Canada and includes chapters exploring the impact of the Springforth youth conference, the growth of the mission tour movement, and the ministry of the Atlantic Baptist Youth executive. The book can be purchased through the Crandall University bookstore. www. crandallu.ca

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Upcoming Events JUNE 2013 June 19 Crandall University Golf Classic Pine Needles Golf Club AUGUST 2013 August 10 - Noon Alumni BBQ at Oasis, Wolfville, NS

September 20-21 Alumni Softball Tournament September 20-22 1960-1964 Reunion, Fredericton, NB September 26 Co-hort 29 begins OCTOBER 2013

August 17 -18 1950’s Alumni Reunion

October 17 Fall Foliage Day

SEPTEMBER 2013

NOVEMBER 2013

September 2 Colburne House Opens

November 9 Craft Fair

September 2-7 Orientation Week September 4 Classes begin

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