A PUBLICATION FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF CRANDALL UNIVERSITY // Spring/Summer 2018 // Volume 30 Edition 1 // crandallu.ca
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THE GROWING EDGE MAGAZINE
Contents spring/summer 2018
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Alumni Around the World Convocation 2018 Legacy of Iron Science Distinguished Alumni Award Leadership Award 2018 ClayStone: The Gap Year with Everything!
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From the President’s Desk Advancement Update Staff & Faculty News Alumni News Adult Professional Studies Division Chargers Athletics Updates
FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK Bruce Fawcett, Ph.D. Though it is hard for me to believe, it has been 30 years since I graduated from Crandall! In many ways my years as a student seem so long ago, and yet I can also remember so many things vividly – especially the friends I made. Some of my more interesting friends were those who came to Crandall from another country. Their background was different from mine, their accents and expressions seemed a little unusual to me, but I learned a lot when I simply stopped and took the time to ask about their home and how they viewed this region of the world. International students enriched my Crandall education! In recent months, the Board of Governors has approved the development of a strategy designed to increase the number of international students in the Crandall student body. The Board believes that there is much for our domestic students to learn from meeting and interacting with those who were born and raised outside of Canada. After all, education is not only about what you read and study; it is also about those you meet. Some of our new international students may return home following graduation, but we suspect that many may wish to stay and make their home in Canada. Their presence here is much needed. With a shrinking and rapidly aging population in Atlantic Canada, we are having a difficult time covering the cost of our social programs. Our employment environment has changed drastically. Moncton, Fredericton, Saint John, Halifax, and Charlottetown are all now at full employment.
Dr. Bruce Fawcett (‘88, left) has served as President and Vice-Chancellor since 2012. He is husband to Penny (‘94, right) and they are parents to Daniel (‘16) and Emily (‘19).
No longer do we have too many workers - we now have too few! Federally, provincially, and municipally, strategic plans related to strengthening the economy often focus on increasing the number of new Canadians. In the coming years we will be working hard to contribute to a solution to this key dilemma facing our region. Through the establishment of new degree programs, partnerships with educational institutions overseas, and seeking out new geographic locations to send our recruiting teams, we hope to provide a pathway through which international students can study at Crandall, and upon graduation, apply to remain and work in Canada. I invite you to pray as we seek to effectively serve not only those who live near, but also those who join us from far away. Thank you for your ongoing support and interest in the students we serve now, as well as those we will serve in the future.
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS Milestones
The first graduates of the Crandall-Acadia Bachelor of Theology Partnership received their degrees at convocations in Moncton and Wolfville this spring. Crandall’s Convocation also witnessed the first graduates of the Worship Arts Minor program.
New Programs
The Communication Arts: Theatre program officially launched, including a student-led production of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe in February which attracted a total audience of more than 1,000 people. The ClayStone gap year program had a group of students participate in a pilot program during the fall semester, and will continue this fall as a one-year certificate program. The Biology department launched a minor in Human Kinesiology. Two new minors will be offered in the Fall of 2018: Chemistry and Environmental Studies
Celebrations
Incoming class size increased by 27% from Fall 2016 to Fall 2017. 90% of incoming students received scholarships or bursaries.
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ADVANCEMENT UPDATE
Dr. Robert Knowles
Vice President for Advancement
Highlights If we were to sit over a cup of coffee and you asked me what the highlights of being a VP of Advancement are, I wouldn’t have to think long. Four things come to mind immediately without giving too much thought:
1. Meeting with supporters
Churches, individuals, alumni, businesses, and foundations believe in this work we do. It’s so encouraging to hear the stories of parents whose children have attended Crandall, business people who have hired our graduates, and alumni who have fond memories of their experience. Donors believe in a bright future as our graduates enter their chosen fields of employment including law, education, business, medicine, pastoral ministry, or wherever God leads them. Visits are less about donations and more about telling the stories of students growing in character and being challenged to become all they can be for the honour of Christ. I leave these appointments thankful for our strong base of support dating back to our beginnings.
2. Interacting with students
Since I only teach one course, my direct interaction is somewhat limited, but I remind myself that “it’s all about the students.” I am here with a particular role – that of making Crandall better known to current and potential supporters – in order that students can have the best possible experience while they are with us. I can’t tell you how much I have been blessed by attending chapels led by our students and seeing them discover and use their talents. I hear how they are pushing through on assignments and making lifetime friendships. I celebrate their successes at graduation as we’ve watched them mature before our very eyes. I’m sad to see them go, but filled with gratitude that, of all the schools they could have attended, they chose Crandall, allowing us to play
Dr. Robert Knowles (’89) has served as Vice President for Advancement since 2012. He is married to Crystal (Huxter) (’92, ’16), and they are parents to Micah (’17), Rachel (’19), Bethany, and Luke.
a small part in laying a foundation of faith and education to see them into the future chapters of their lives.
3. Working with our employees
As a pastor for many years, I was convinced that no one could or should do everything. We all play a part on the team. At Crandall I see dedicated staff working behind desks, cleaning facilities, attending meetings, and serving students. They are committed to the mission of transforming lives, and many have graduated from this same institution. I see faculty walking to classes with notes, books, and a cup of coffee ready to use their knowledge to teach curriculum and integrate faith into their discipline. I see them talking to students in the hallways and in their offices. I see them at basketball and soccer games cheering on our teams. Our staff and faculty are committed to our institution and its mission.
4. Watching God work
Above all, I don’t believe that what makes Crandall, Crandall would be possible without knowing the “why.” From the early days, a verse was selected out of the thousands in the Bible to unite our efforts – Colossians 1:18b “That in all things He might have the supremacy (pre-eminence).” So many times we start classes and meetings with prayer and a sense of acknowledgement – it’s by Him and for Him. This University is a story of faith and faithfulness. God has and continues to provide. So… how about that cup of coffee? I’d be happy to talk with you more about what Crandall is up to.
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ALUMNI AROUND THE WORLD Jennifer Sutherland
In 2006, Jennifer Sutherland graduated from Crandall University with her degree in Communications, focusing on interpersonal communications. During her last year at Crandall, she decided that she wanted to serve overseas, helping those in extreme need. As she prayed and researched opportunities, she came across Operation Mobilisation (OM). OM is a mission organization serving in over 110 countries that seeks to share the Gospel, do relief work, and minister alongside local churches. Fascinated by the work that OM does, especially their ships that sail around the world doing relief work and promoting literacy, Jen contacted them. From 20082009, she served on board OM’s ship the MV Doulos. With a staff of volunteers from 52 different countries, the MV Doulos travels the world to poverty-stricken nations, to sell very low-cost books on board their floating bookshop. Teams also leave the ship to share the Gospel in local villages, partnering with the churches there. In 2015, Jen became the OM local ministry co-ordinator in Italy for two years. She worked with local churches to establish new outreach ministries such as English conversation classes, art exhibitions, and open mics. Currently, she works in OM Canada’s office in Port Colborne, Ontario. As the project manager of communications and development, she helps raise funds for a variety of relief projects, and communicates with OM’s supporters. She explains, “Every day, I get the chance to connect Canadians to the work OM Canada is doing.” Jen is incredibly grateful for her time at Crandall. Besides meeting her two dearest friends there, she had
the opportunity to study with other believers from a variety of denominations and backgrounds. She says, “Crandall really prepared me for the greater experiences I had overseas. It helped me realize that there is more than one way to worship and love the Lord.” Jen still uses the principles she learned in Dr. Ted Newell’s worldview class to advise those about to embark overseas with OM. She has discovered how useful her communications degree is, as she has taught English in South Korea and has also worked in so many diverse roles with OM. She shares, “God clearly brought me to Crandall to prepare me for the variety of work that He had in store for me.” Asked to tell one especially meaningful story of her time overseas, Jen recalls how in 2016, she served in a refugee camp of 1,000 people in Serbia. She shares, These people were waiting for the opportunity to move to the E.U. or elsewhere. They were in such desperate need. My task was to share God’s love with as many as I could by building relationships with them. I had the chance to meet an 11 year old boy whose parents sent him from Afghanistan alone, so he could have a better life. Hearing his story was heartbreaking, but I had the opportunity to share joy and love with him that week, and still since I left. He is in Germany now, and remembers the fun we had together. God used me to help this boy know that someone cares for Him.
CONVOCATION 2018
CLASS OF 2018 Master of Education Nadia Gioconda Artieri Carole Anne Boucher Denise Leigh Cail Lynn Carter Jennifer Ruth Coish Anna-Marie Collette Christopher Cail Falconer Jacqueline Gail Marie Fisher Alexa Jane Gaudet Nancy Ann Gray Erin Elizabeth Johnston Brandi Lee LeBlanc Mark David Lobban Lisa Dawn MacPherson Jessica Melony Mercier Krista Dawn Power Crystal Elsie Nora Siddall Kelsey Theresa Siddall
Master of Organizational Management Jose Manuel Aparicio Kyle Dean Banks Justin Paul Blakney Sheldon E. Bowman Lindy Danielle Brown Maddison Lynne Carney Elisabeth Anne French Michael James French Jennifer Langille
Kimberly Dawn MacLaren Roxanne Mary O’Neill-Gionet Ronald Douglas Spracklin Owen Vibert
Advanced Certificate in Resource Education Gerard C. Reinders
Bachelor of Education Shauna Louise Albinet Sarah Kathleen Allen Sarah Lauretta Arsenault Amy Marie Bard Rebecca Lynn Beardsley Somer Leanne Bergman Kendra Amelia Booker Katherine Elizabeth Brenan Troy James Butler Thomas Eric David Cormier Noah William Corner Christopher J. Daigle Kendra Amanda Marie Doyle Ardith J. Eaton Aubrey Dwane Ellis D. Matthew Gillis Philip Robert William Gray Cody Matthew Guyan Melissa Danielle Hicks Chelsea Arlette Kaulback Emily Joy Kelly
Nicolas H. Lupien Aylish Marie Marchand Maddyson Morgan McDonald Taylor Faustina McInnis-Hicks Kimberly Anne Place Kristen Sophy Reay Angela F. Saulnier Breanna Saulnier Jillian A. Smith Meggan Jane Watkins Emily Susan Weaver Zachary David Williams Deborah Orphilia Wynter
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Taylor Mackenzie Craig Mark Troy Dennis Vernon Noah MacDonald Angela Nicole MacKinnon Danielle Reimer Miranda Margaret-Ann Roberts
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Joshua William Bokma
Bachelor of Arts Cassia Fernandes Allinotte Jennifer Leigh Arseneau Anna Joyce Babineau Emma Baker Hannah Lynn Bishop
2018 graduates of the Master of Education, Master of Organizational Management, and Bachelor of Education programs.
2018 graduates of the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration, and Bachelor of Science programs.
Melanie Grace Blagdon Bronwyn Elizabeth Bustin Nikola Lynn Butler Jessie Leigh Campbell Debra Chimwala Carlie Laura Cormier Jennifer T.L. Crate Tristian Rochelle Crowley Christopher J. Daigle Keon R. Day Victoria Gail Dempster Christopher R. Fifield Hannah Grace Freeze Jacob George Freeze Deanna Gallant Daniel Goguen Brooke Sierra Grant Jordan John Elton Graves Shaun Guimond Cody Matthew Guyan Eden Muriel Harris Meghan Hebert Chelsey Marie Hines Jennifer Lynn Johnson Emily Joy Kelly Peter Charles Kinney Sylvie Kirkpatrick Mélanie LeBlanc Miranda C. LeBlanc Julie Ann Lebouthillier Jacques Leger Monique G. Leger Alicia Legere
Chelsea Victoria Lynch Braedon Phillip MacDonald Leanne Lynn MacKnight Hassan Maidal Cindy M. Matthews Mark Daniel McArdle Laurie McCaw Amber Lee Dawn McCumber Travis Richard Melanson Rebecca Jane Olivia Mellish Melissa Camille Moualed Jean Richard Muzzerall Raymond M. Poirier Brittany Dorothy Eva Richard Jessie Dean Rowe Jillian A. Smith Kathleen Lee Smith Alicia Surette Paige Louise Talbot David W. Theriault Meggan Jane Watkins Emily Susan Weaver
Bachelor of Business Administration Noah William Brownlee Bryce William Cole Daniel Graham Michael Hennessy Kodie J.J. LeBlanc Noah Edwin Lohnes Justin McDonald MacKenzie Claire McHatten Rachael Alexandra Mullin
Jocelyn K. Napke Sabryna Elizabeth Schurman Robert William Seely Brendan A. Short Tyler Dale Steckly Stephanie Ann Wells Jasmine Xiao Li Wong
Bachelor of Science Jessica Mary Lewis Benjamin Andrew Trail Samantha Jane Williams
Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language Bronwyn Elizabeth Bustin Ian Trites Murray
Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language Neil Richard Hodge Amelia Norma Mary Smith Emily Susan Weaver
Youth Leadership Certificate Jessie Leigh Campbell Deanna Gallant
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CONVOCATION AWARDS 2018
ROW 1: Highest Overall Standing Within the Class of 2018: Sabryna Elizabeth Schurman (left); Crandall University Honours Society: Jacob George Freeze (middle) and Danielle Reimer (right). ROW 2: Master of Organizational Management Honours Society: Kimberly Dawn MacLaren (left), 2018 Faculty of Business Administration Gold Medal: Noah Edwin Lohnes (middle) and Sabryna Elizabeth Schurman (right). ROW 3: Adult Professional Studies Division Honours Society: David W. Theriault (left), Trevor Nason Memorial Science Award: Joshua William Bokma (middle), The Gord and Marlene (Steeves) Read Award for Inspirational Teaching: Sarah Kathleen Allen (right) and Noah William Corner (np). ROW 4: The Morrison Education Distinction Award: Katherine Elizabeth Brenan (left), Thomas Eric David Cormier (middle), and Emily Joy Kelly (right).
DEAN’S LIST 2017-2018 Students with a GPA of 3.7 or higher Samantha Anderson Amber Arsenault Megan Atkinson Matthew Aube Joshua Bokma Frances Branswell Bronwyn Bustin Caleb Bustin Bryce Cole Jennifer Conlin Tristian Crowley Jessica Culberson Christopher Daigle Keon Day Igor Dias Rebekah Duval Luke Edwards Emily Fawcett Hannah Freeze Samuel Freeze Deanna Gallant Samantha Gallant Emily Goodwin Melissa Gradner Emily Gray Makayla Hawked Meghan Hebert
Jared Henry Jordan Henry Madison Homan Elsie Hovey Rebekah Howe Sean Inglis Breanna Jacquard Jennifer Johnson Emily Kelly Sylvie Kirkpatrick Margaret Koke Miranda LeBlanc Noah Lohnes Alisha Longmire Layton MacCabe Angela MacKinnon Amanda MacLeod Mark McArdle Christopher McCready Mark McEwen Jessica McQuarrie Stephanie Morgan Shelby Nickerson Nicole Odishaw Alex Pattison Brittany Perreault Keegan Perry
Danielle Reimer Miranda Roberts Kristen Rose Sabryna Schurman Kyle Simpson Kira Smith Maggie Smith Karissa Sparkes Twila Stairs Tyler Steckly Cassidy Steeves Jonathan Steeves Kennedy Steeves Natasha Stewart Corina Stiles Hannah Stiles Deney Taylor David Theriault Jessica Tingley Melissa Tracey Allana Walker Allison Welner Amy West Emilie Williams Nicolas Woodcock Jasmine Wong
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EXCERPTS FROM THE CLASS SPEAKER Danielle Reimer, B.A. ‘18 We’ve come a long way since we walked into our first class. We’ve achieved much. We’ve learned. We’ve struggled. We’ve grown. For me, that growth is what has defined the university experience. We’ve all accomplished and discovered things we never expected, and we’ve become better people because of it. What has defined Crandall University specifically is how dedicated its staff and faculty are to helping us become those better, stronger, smarter versions of ourselves. Like you, I’ve heard horror stories from other schools: of lecturers who just read out of the textbook, uncaring administrators that send you on your way with a “Sorry, that’s just how it is,” and huge classrooms in which your professor can come into focus only if you use a pair of very good binoculars. Crandall is the farthest thing from that. Professors have gone out of their way to show their students sources for papers, to lend books, and to give advice. Most impressively, despite all this, I have never been made to feel like an inconvenience, even if I was walking down stairs that one of the custodians was trying to sweep, or wanting to schedule a meeting with a prof at the busiest time of the semester, or had some foolish question about a form or course registration that I really should have known the answer to. Crandall and its people are amazing. However, they’re not the only ones who have been on and by our side. Friends, partners, family members, mentors, and significant others are all represented in the people who will cross this stage today. None of us could have done it without these people coming alongside us and giving
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Danielle Reimer (‘18) giving the Graduand Address during the Convocation ceremony.
us a helping hand, or even a little extra grace during paper season. Above all, God has helped and directed us, often through these aforementioned people, and will continue to do so in the times ahead. This convocation is the official marker of an ending of one life chapter and the beginning of another. What comes next is new, and terrifying, with its own batch of struggles that will have to be faced. But, fellow graduands, we’ve accomplished, we’ve learned, and— most importantly—we’ve grown. We now know we can face difficulties and succeed. We have good people and a good God in our corner. Because of our time here, we are now stronger, smarter, wiser, and far better equipped for the life ahead of us. And that is something worth celebrating.
LEGACY OF IRON SCIENCE Melbourne J. Schriver, Ph.D.
A couple of years ago, I was reading a recently published article on a new class of anti-tuberculosis drugs written by a large research group in Sweden. The molecules that they studied were related to some chemical compounds that I have included in my research. Their work was a very well-funded study that looked at dozens of new compounds that all showed promising activity and centered on a single parent molecule which they had included in their study but was missing a crucial structural analysis. As I read the paper, I realized that the students in my CH2113 Organic Chemistry class had, in fact, prepared and characterised exactly that molecule in their multistep synthesis projects several years earlier. I thought that there might be some wider interest in having the complete structure of the parent molecule to complement the larger study, so I wandered down the hallway to the sample archive in the chemistry laboratory. Without much difficulty, I found several samples of the compound, prepared by the students in 2003 and 2004. Without a doubt, there was one sample that was much more crystalline and pure than the others. I turned the vial over and read the name of the student: Trevor Nason. Trevor had come through the Crandall Science program in the years 2003-2007; he was remarkable for his enthusiasm for science, his constant attempts to find humour in everything, and his persistent curiosity. Trevor had continued into the Crandall University Education program and had become a teacher in the local school district. He eventually entered and won the Discovery Channel’s National High School Science Teacher competition called “Iron Science Teacher.” Tragically, Trevor had died soon afterwards in a motorcycle accident, and he was deeply missed by everyone that knew him.
As I looked at the vial with his name on it, I realized that there was an opportunity to make something bigger than an organic chemistry lab report from this material. I pulled out his lab reports and examined how he had prepared the pure crystalline sample and I was able to reproduce his work. I spent some spare time in the laboratory working on the samples and with the assistance of a Steeves Research Grant I was able to spend some time at Saint Mary’s University where we were able to complete the characterisation and the X-ray structure of the compound for the first time. In 2017, we wrote and submitted a manuscript on the molecule that Trevor had prepared, and in recognition of his work on the preparation of the first pure crystalline sample of the compound, we included Trevor as a co-author to the paper, which was published by Acta Crystallographica in August of this past year. About a quarter of the papers I have published have undergraduate students listed as co-authors, which is a reflection of what I feel must be an important part of research at any university. For as long as the scientific literature exists, future scholars will know the name of the Crandall University Science student Trevor Nason and his contribution to the discovery and purification of this molecule. I tell students how important it is to properly label their samples, and this was a remarkable example of how it paid off for a student ten years after he graduated!
Further Reading:
Nason, Trevor R., Melbourne J. Schriver, Arthur D. Hendsbee, and Jason D. Masuda. “Crystal structure determination as part of an ongoing undergraduate organic laboratory project: 5-[(E)-styryl]-1, 3, 4-oxathiazol-2-one.” Acta Crystallographica Section E: Crystallographic Communications 73, no. 9 (2017): 1298-1301. Zhu, Shuguang, Melbourne J. Schriver, Arthur D. Hendsbee, and Jason D. Masuda. “The crystal structures of two isomers of 5-(phenylisothiazolyl)-1, 3, 4-oxathiazol-2-one.” Acta Crystallographica Section E: Crystallographic Communications 73, no. 11 (2017): 1726-1731.
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STAFF & FACULTY NEWS Updates
Publications
Accomplishments
Dr. Jon Ohlhauser, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, had the honour of providing directorship to the inaugural year of ClayStone. Dale and Twila Stairs will be taking over as the new full-time Director and Assistant Director.
Our faculty members regularly contribute to their fields of expertise through publishing scholarly articles and books. Here are a few from this year:
Two of our professors completed their doctoral studies this year.
Mary Beth LeBouthillier ‘02 was appointed to the position of Registrar. Frank McDonald was appointed to the position of Facilities Manager Darrell Nevers ‘08 has joined us as our new Marketing & Communications Manager. Chris Robb is our new Senior Director of Enrollment.
Dr. Keith Grant co-authored an article published in the Journal of the Canadian Historical Association titled, “Canadian History Blogging: Reflections at the Intersection of Digital Storytelling, Academic Research, and Public Outreach.” The article draws in part on Grant’s experience as a founding co-editor of Borealia: A Group Blog on Early Canadian History. Follow @earlycanada on social media to learn more.
Dr. Keith Grant successfully defended his Ph.D. dissertation entitled, “Enthusiasm and Loyalty: Emotions, Religion, and Society in British North America,” completing his Ph.D. from the University of New Brunswick, with an external examiner from Queen’s University.
Awards
At the annual presentation of the Stephen & Ella Steeves Awards, four faculty members were honoured for excellence in teaching (Dr. Tracy Freeze and Graeme Ching), service (Dr. Sam Reimer, not pictured), and research (Dr. John Stackhouse). Graeme Ching also received the 2017 TESL Canada Innovation Award for Teacher Professional Development Resource for his textbook/reference Teaching English: A Practical Guide, available now on Amazon.
Dr. Stephen Dempster published a commentary on Micah, part of the New Horizons Old Testament Commentary series.
Dr. Karen Spracklin successfully defended her doctoral thesis in Linguistics at the Université de Moncton. Entitled Outiller l’immersion française pour l’enseignement explicite du vocabulaire, Dr. Spracklin’s thesis research developed and tested a new approach to vocabulary instruction and acquisition among French Immersion students.
Dr. John Stackhouse published a book on Christian ethics called Why You’re Here: Ethics for the Real World.
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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD Rev. Sandra Sutherland, M.R.E. ‘75
Sandy was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick to parents Harry and Dorothy Smith. Along with her two siblings Eric and Janet, Sandy lived in various communities throughout the Maritimes, graduating from high school in Campbellton before attending ABC. After completing her two-year Associate of Arts diploma, Sandy studied at Gordon College in Boston, Massachusetts, completing an undergraduate degree in English. Sensing a call to ministry, she remained in Boston to study at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, earning a Master of Religious Education. Sandy returned to her home area to serve as the Minister of Christian Education at Riverview Baptist Church and as a member of the faculty at Atlantic Baptist College. During this time, she met and married Gordon Sutherland. After a move to Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Sandy served as Director of Christian Education at Wolfville Baptist Church. Upon Gordon’s graduation from Acadia Divinity College, the pair moved to Springhill, Nova Scotia. During that six-year period, their children, Andrew and Laura, were born. From there they served at First Baptist Truro, and then to West End Baptist Church in St. John’s, NL, where both Sandy and Gordon served for 13 ½ years. During this time, Sandy pursued ordination within the Baptist Convention— a powerful moment of affirmation and authority in her life and ministry. Upon completion of their ministry in St. John’s, Gordon and Sandy returned to Riverview where Sandy is currently serving as the Associate Pastor at First Baptist Church Moncton. Atlantic Baptist College, now Crandall University, has played an important role for her family. Her grandmother, Mildred Hall, was a cook on the old campus. Her sister Janet, brother-in-law Allan, and daughter Laura all attended as students. As she looks ahead to the future of Crandall University, Sandy’s hope for the school is that it would continue to be a place where real spiritual formation happens in students’ lives. 14 | Crandall University
Left to Right: Chancellor Don Simmonds, Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients Rev. Sandra Sutherland and Daniel Ingersoll, President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Bruce Fawcett.
Daniel Ingersoll, QC ‘84
Dan Ingersoll was born and raised in Seal Cove, Grand Manan. He is the youngest of four children born to Morris, a lobster fisherman, and Marie, a school teacher. Through the influence of Pastor Kaj and Joan Binderup, Dan’s world stretched beyond his home community. He knew that his life’s path would lead him off the Island, and through the influence of Pastor Kaj, Dan chose to study at Atlantic Baptist College (ABC). Dan graduated from ABC in 1984 with his Associate of Arts diploma. He then studied at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick, graduating in 1986 with his undergraduate degree. He went on to study at Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, Ontario where he graduated in 1989. After graduating, Dan moved to Halifax to begin work at Cox and Palmer Law firm where he still is working nearly 30 years later. Dan married Cindy in 2002, and together they have three boys: Luke, Sam, and Max. Beginning in the 1990s, Dan provided counsel to the Baptist Convention leadership and has served as its parliamentarian at the annual Oasis business sessions. As a result of his relationship with the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada, he has been able to provide legal advice to many churches and has served on the Board of Trustees at Acadia Divinity College. He has volunteered in the wider community as well, promoting justice and seeking to give people a second chance. This led him to volunteer for ten years with an organization that concentrated on restorative justice with young offenders. Dan now works with an organization which seeks to make legal information available to everyone, so they can live better, fuller lives.
LEADERSHIP AWARD 2018 Ms. Mary-Jean Irving Mary-Jean Irving is President and CEO of Master Packaging Inc., a state-of-the-art manufacturer of folding carton and corrugated boxes, and Indian River Farms Ltd., a diversified agricultural business. Raised in Saint John, New Brunswick, Mary-Jean is the daughter of James and Jean Irving. A graduate of York University in Toronto, Mary-Jean started her first business on Prince Edward Island in agriculture. Today Indian River Farms Ltd. utilizes leading agronomic practices and technologies to produce high-quality raw potatoes. In 1996, Mary-Jean started her second business with the construction of a corrugate sheet plant in Borden– Carlton, Prince Edward Island. In 1998, she expanded to her second facility in Dieppe, New Brunswick. Most recently, Master Packaging Inc. completed a further expansion in Dieppe. Today, Master Packaging Inc. is the only folding carton plant and the largest corrugate business in Atlantic Canada. It has also received a number of industry awards for their printing technology.
Ms. Mary-Jean Irving (middle), receiving the Crandall University Leadership Award from Chancellor Don Simmonds (right), and President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Bruce Fawcett (left).
In 2007, Mary-Jean was inducted into the Prince Edward Island Business Hall of Fame and, in 2016, into the New Brunswick Business Hall of Fame. She is also a past member of the Board of Governors for the University of Prince Edward Island. At the core of Mary-Jean’s life purpose and pursuits lies a deep and abiding Christian faith that is central to her business. She is also an ardent supporter of numerous local, national and international charitable causes and missions. Mary-Jean is a breast cancer survivor, and is dedicated to the prevention, detection, and eradication of the disease. Mary-Jean credits her two daughters, Rebecca and Elizabeth, and granddaughter, Genevieve, as tremendous sources of pride, inspiration, and joy in her life. Ms. Mary-Jean Irving addressing the graduates at the convocation ceremony.
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ALUMNI NEWS Dwight Stuart ‘62
After teaching for 37 years at the New Brunswick Community College, Dwight Stuart (‘62) retired in 2000. He became an ordained transitional deacon for the Anglican Diocese of Fredericton and will become an ordained priest this June 2018. He is currently doing part-time pastoral ministry in hospitals, nursing homes, etc. in the Anglican Parish of Fundy and the Lakes – the East Saint John area.
Kevin ‘80 and Jan ’82 Kiley
In 2017, Kevin Kiley (‘80) retired after 32 years of teaching, while Jan (‘82) serves as the president of the local autism centre. He and Jan have been active foster parents for 23 years. Kevin also serves on the Board of Management at Union Street Atlantic Baptist Church, and Jan ministers on the worship team.
Sara Parks ‘00
Brad Butland ’08
This past year, Brad Butland’s (‘08) acting career (which began at Crandall) has soared to new heights. He was cast in a feature-length film Tales from the Campfire with a public screening premiere at the Capitol Theatre and a short film “Acadie Underground 21” selected for both the Cinema LA and Madrid Art Film Festivals. He also performed Hamlet in Victoria Park, Moncton as the main character Hamlet.
Cory Vail ‘08
Rita Hasson ‘63
We want to offer our congratulations to Rita Hasson (‘63) and her husband Brian who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this October 28, 2017.
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Dr. Sara Parks (‘00) is assistant professor of New Testament Studies at the University of Nottingham, UK. Her first book Spiritual Equals, on women in Jesus’ sayings, is due out with Fortress Press in 2019, and she is working with Routledge Press on an undergraduate textbook titled Women in Early Judaism and Early Christianity, expected out later that same year. Her Ph.D. in Early Judaism is from McGill University in Montreal (2016).
Cory Vail (‘08) is pastoring parttime at Nerepis Baptist Church and also serves as the Atlantic Regional Director for Awana International. He and his wife Emily have five boys, including their youngest Solomon Harold Vail born Dec 27, 2017.
Michael Doiron ‘09
Michael Doiron (‘09) is a realtor with Exit Realty here in Moncton. He has been ranked as one of the Top 100 Best Realtors in North America with Exit Realty in all four categories: #45 for number of sales; #77 for gross commission; #81 for sales volume; and #21 for listings taken. He and his wife recently celebrated the birth of their baby boy this past November 2017.
Shannon ‘10 and Trent ‘12 Raynard
Thomas Coldwell ‘13
In November 2017, Thomas Coldwell (‘13) was promoted to the role of Executive Director at Mennonite Central Committee Alberta. Previously, he served as the Peace Program Coordinator with MCC Alberta for more than two years. His role has involved coordinating local and international service and learning programs, and inter-provincial work with MCC’s advocacy network.
Alyssa Harrington ‘14
Over the past year and a half, Alyssa Harrington’s (‘14) life has greatly changed. She has written a chapter “It’s Who I Am” in a book called Endurance: Going the Distance, which the Crandall bookstore carries. Since May 2017, she has been working as an English teacher at the Poly Academy Hagwon in South Korea where she teaches kindergarten and elementary children.
Christina Munro ‘16
Brianna Picard ‘13
Congratulations to Shannon (‘10) and Trent (‘12) Raynard on the birth of their first child – Thacher Raynard born on May 1, 2018.
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In July 2017, Brianna Picard (‘13) and her husband Josh welcomed their second son David Ezekiel into the family. He has joined big brother Kenneth.
Congratulations to Christina Munro (‘16) and her husband Matt who celebrated their wedding this past June 2017. Christina has now given birth to their son Nevan James Foster on March 30, 2018. She reports, “He’s our little blessing!”
ADULT PROFESSIONAL STUDIES DIVISION
Organizational Management Everyone is talking about Organizational Management because it is all about the students who bring a broad range of life, employment, cultural, and educational experiences into the classroom. Putting these students together creates a rich, engaging, and powerful learning environment. The simple reality is all organizations require effective management at all levels in the organization. All classes are held just one night a week.
Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management (B.A. Org.M.)
Master of Organizational Management (M.Org.M.)
The B.A. Org.M. is a degree completion program for working professionals (business; non-profit; public service) who already have some post-secondary education and want to enhance their careers. All classes utilize adult teaching-learning strategies and are held just one night a week.
The M.Org.M. is for motivated professionals (business; non-profit; public service) seeking big-picture strategies and understandings while looking to maximize their potential in managing people and leading within organizations.
Let’s have a Conversation about your Higher Education Ambitions: Dr. Roger Russell, B.Sc., M.B.A., Ph.D. (Business)
Kimberley Cook, B.A., M.A. (Sociology)
P. 506.863.6454 roger.russell@crandallu.ca
P. 506.858.8970 ext. 143 kimberley.cook@crandallu.ca
Director & Professor
Program Administrator & Professor
Successful Student Stories
Meghan Hebert, B.A. Org.M. ’18
Michael French, M.Org.M. ’18
ExxonMobil
Amec Foster Wheeler
After graduating high school, I never gave a second thought to continuing my education. I come from a working class family who taught me the value of hard work. Although there was a little voice in my head that wanted a university degree, I pushed that voice down as I built my career. After working for eight years for ExxonMobil I realized that my long term career path would be benefited from completing my degree. I chose Crandall because of its focus on adult learners and realized it would have a lot of tangible applicability to my career. I was excited for the opportunity; one night a week for two years is very doable, and I could accommodate that in my schedule. I remember the first night walking into class, I was terrified – absolutely terrified. I had no idea if I would be capable of doing this. Fortunately, I found an amazingly supportive team at Crandall. Both with the professors and within my cohort, I realized that there were others who were invested in my success. I have learned a lot of skills that make me a better employee. I have been able to apply a lot of techniques and skills that I have learned in the classes to my career. What surprised me the most is how much I feel that I have personally grown through this program. I feel that I have learned more about myself in this journey than I ever thought possible. I am grateful that I have had this opportunity and am excited about the next steps after graduation!
Having spent more years than intended in completing my engineering degree, I was not seeking to further my education. My wife, on the other hand, had spoken to several people about the M.Org.M. program, was resolved to enroll, and pleaded with me to do likewise so we could share the experience. Knowing there was only one opportunity to begin the program together, I relented, telling myself I could bow out at any time if the going got too tough or if it “wasn’t for me.” Well, frankly, the going did get tough. However, quitting just never seemed to be the right choice. Having begun, I wanted to see it through to the end. Some part of me enjoyed the weekly gathering of weary comrades, each contributing to the learning process from personal experience. I can now honestly say that I would not change my decision. The experience has re-introduced me to learning. I am finishing the program with a mind much more open to opportunity. I am particularly grateful for instructors who encouraged me and my classmates to think for ourselves and to try to see things from new perspectives. I do not know how, when, or where my learning will be incorporated into my life – whether in my engineering career or elsewhere, but I am looking forward to seeing how it plays out. A final note of thanks to Dr. Roger Russell and Crandall for creating a safe, caring, and affirming atmosphere in which to learn – it was a blessing! The Growing Edge Magazine | 19
Chargers Athletics Updates
Teah Bailey
Director of Athletics & Recreation
Director’s Report: This was a phenomenal growth year for our athletics department. I am extremely proud of our athletes and coaches for their amazing contribution to our Crandall community.
Cross Country
Our Cross Country team was consistent and was also able to boast not one but two Christian Leadership Award winners. This was all while having runners reach personal bests in times. Cross Country made us all proud of the way they represented us here at Crandall. We want to thank Coach Jenna Cann for her wonderful service and leadership to this team.
Women’s Soccer
Women’s soccer had a fantastic year. For the first time they boasted a full roster with great talent at every position. They missed a playoff berth by only one goal ending the last game of the season in a tie. On the awards side they won Coach of the Year (Kevin Talbot), ACAA Keeper of the Year, 1st Team All-ACAA (Lauryn Bushey), and 2nd Team All-ACAA (Alyssa Dykeman). This was a great season for our women’s soccer program.
Chargers News • Boxing is now a varsity sport • Crandall University to host 2019 ACAA Basketball Championships • New Physio partnership for soccer
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Men’s Soccer
Men’s soccer went on to have an excellent showing despite some league expectations. They finished the regular season with a winning record and made the ACAA Semi-Finals. Senior Josh Bokma finished as a 2nd Team All-ACAA award winner while Abdul Nyei was able to secure 1st Team All-ACAA and Rookie of the Year honours. We are very thankful to Coach Bryan Cawthra for his wonderful work with this group of athletes.
Women’s Basketball
Women’s basketball is continuing to grow and is poised and prepared to have a winning season. Every team goes through a rebuild and this was no different. Adding a few key pieces to the wonderful veteran contingent they already have will pay great dividends and we look forward to seeing them out there on the Court representing us next year.
Men’s Basketball
Men’s basketball had a phenomenal season finishing with a silver medal in the 2018 ACAA Championships. The team was led by CCAA All-Canadian, 1st Team AllACAA and ACAA Defensive Player of the year Brandon Fields and 2nd Team All-ACAA Hassan Maidal. The team competed hard and posted big wins over top teams like Holland College and Mount Allison University.
2017-2018 Athletic Awards Women’s Soccer
MVP: Alyssa Dykeman Defensive Player of the Year: Courtney Lutes Christian Leadership Award: Becca Reay Rookie of the Year: Emily Briggs
Men’s Soccer
MVP: Abdul Nyei Defensive Player of the Year: Andrew Baker Christian Leadership Award: Ben Trail Rookie of the Year: Abdul Nyei
Cross Country
Crandall Chargers Athletes of the Year: Madison McHatten (left) and CCAA All-Canadian Brandon Fields (right)
MVP: Victoria Dempster Christian Leadership Award: Chelsea Lynch & Edva Mascary
Women’s Basketball
MVP: Madison McHatten Defensive Player of the Year: Sydnee Balser Christian Leadership Award: Chelsea-Dawn Holmes Rookie of the Year: Kylee Balser
Men’s Basketball
MVP: Hassan Maidal Defensive Player of the Year: Umbori Watson Christian Leadership Award: Josh Bokma Rookie of the Year: Laimis Gruzdys
Athletes of the Year
Male: Brandon Fields Female: Madison McHatten Over and Above Award: Patrick Gaudreault
PLEASE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT YOUR CHARGERS! All of our games are webcast LIVE and archived on ACAATV.ca We thank you for your support and involvement in Crandall University Athletics. crandallchargers.ca | crandallu.ca
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CLAYSTONE: THE GAP YEAR WITH EVERYTHING!
After a soft launch last year, ClayStone is ready to really take off in September 2018! Crandall’s ClayStone Certificate is eight months like no other! During their time in the program, students will take a full year’s work of courses and be challenged by cross-cultural and mission experiences in the Dominican Republic, Tobique First Nations, and Montreal. Throughout the year, they will spend extensive time in the outdoors, obtaining certification in canoeing, wilderness first aid, and sea kayaking. They will spend time climbing both rock and ice, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, camping, and hiking. Adventure trips will include canoeing the St. Croix, hiking the Fundy Footpath, skiing hut-to-hut in Maine, climbing Mt. Katahdin, and sea kayaking in the Bay of Fundy. Equally important to the ‘what’ of ClayStone is the ‘who.’ ClayStone is about transformation of the heart, mind, and body. The experience is designed as a discipleship journey. Students will grow in small groups with their peers, will be mentored by staff, and will live in community as they are challenged to grow in their faith. The combination of mission, learning, and outdoor adventure blends together into a discipleship experience that is second to none! ClayStone is led by Dale & Twila Stairs (ClayStone Directors), Jon MacDonald and Rich Woollin (Camp Shiktehawk Directors and Outdoor Adventure Specialists), and Aaron Reimer and Rachael Burtt (2018-19 Interns). Together these six will journey with ClayStone students, guiding them through each step of the experience. Most of ClayStone is based at Camp Shiktehawk, just outside FlorencevilleBristol, NB. There, expeditions are prepared for, courses are taken, and much community happens! For the coldest six weeks of the year, students travel to a mission location in the Dominican Republic, where they will continue to grow together in heart, mind, and body. After completing the ClayStone certificate program, students can continue on to the second year of a BA or BBA at Crandall, or transfer credits to another university.
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Upcoming Events 2018
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Alumni BBQ @ Oasis (Wolfville)
January
Winter Semester Begins
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5 Fall Semester Begins 15-16 1960s Reunion @ Crandall
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Fall Foliage Day
November 10 20th Annual Craft Fair 12-16 Reading Week
Concert of Prayer
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Reading Week
April 12-18 Final Exams
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Distinguished Alumni Award Dinner Convocation 2019
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