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IN THIS (ISSUE) News from your class agent News From Your Class Agent What’s New With You? More News From Your Agent License Plates Now Available Homecoming 2012 Inauguration of President Arant Faculty Spotlight: Jay Johnson Fall Alumni Events From the Desk of Lisa Tilma
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Susan Waters, M’04 MACM Class Agent ladyrunninrev@yahoo.com
License Plate Update on Page 2
Happy summer to all of you. I’m always excited to finally be able to eat ice cream outside and not be cold! I love summer. I hope God’s blessings are with you and His presence is surrounding you.
Do you listen to that “still, small voice” that speaks to us? I have been hearing God call me in a very different direction and I did not understand what was going on. I wondered if He was calling me to another church when I received a call from a district superintendent in another state. After the interview, I heard Him say, “No.” So then I wondered what He did want me to do. So I continued to listen, pray, and dig into the Word, and soon He opened a door to an opportunity in finance. So, I have joined the world of bi-vocational pastors! I have no idea what He is doing with me, but I know He is here in my presence. Deuteronomy 4: 29-30: “But from there you will seek the Lord your God, and you will find Him if you search for Him with all your heart and all your soul. When you are in distress and all these things have come upon you, in the latter days you will return to the Lord your God and listen to His voice.” It’s exciting to follow Him and NOT know where we are going. I pray that you, too will
have an open heart and mind to listen to God and live a life following in His footsteps. I am so pleased to feature one of our alums in this article. I had the pleasure of speaking to Rev. Ryan Mackey, M’09, this week. Ryan is currently a professor of music and theology at Central Christian College in McPherson, Kan. He teaches music history and music technology, and once a year teaches a class in the theology program. He has taught the Gospel of John and Spiritual Formation. He also helps out in the Campus Ministry office. In addition, he serves as the Pastor of Spiritual Formation at The Father’s House in Hutchinson, Kan. Ryan was ordained as deacon in April 2006, then in December 2006 he was ordained as priest in the Christian Communion International family of Christian churches and worship communities. Before he enrolled in the MACM program, he was an adjunct instructor in the music department at Central Christian College. (Continued on Page 2)
WHAT’S NEW WITH (YOU?)
Friends University is more than just getting a degree, but developing a lifelong friendship, which is why we want to stay connected with you as a member of the Friends University Alumni Association. If you have some exciting news that you would like to share with your classmates, let us know! You can update your information online at www.friends.edu/update-your-information. Use your ID number to process the changes quicker.
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Continued from Page 1 At Central Christian, Ryan heard about the MACM program and realized that the means to his future calling was attainable in his own backyard. Ryan enjoyed the MACM program and gave several reasons: 1) He appreciated the open view of the Christian faith explored in the program, and 2) he appreciated the professors’ investment in him personally and pastorally, as well as academically. He has recommended Friends University to several of his friends and one of those friends is attending right now.
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If you were in the program with Ryan and would like to contact him and renew a lost acquaintance, his email address is bass4God@hotmail.com. I’m sure he would be interested in hearing from you. And speaking of that, please let us know what you are doing now and how your life has changed after your MACM degree. I would love to feature you in the next article. There are several newsworthy items you might be interested in knowing. If you are looking for a new career, Friends University is using an online job database system called Simplicity. The system is free for students, alumni, and employers. To access this site, visit https://friends-csm.symplicity.com. Also, $200 Legacy scholarships are being offered for the 2012-2013 academic year to children of alumni and former students who completed at least 12 credit hours. To request an application, contact the Alumni Office.
University Kansas license plates now available
As of June 25, the Alumni Office learned that the Friends University state license plates were shipped from the Division of Vehicles to all Kansas county tag offices. This means that by the time you read this issue of Campus Connection, the plates will be available to pick up from your local county tag office! A supplemental order for Sedgwick County has been placed as of July 16. If you did not pre-purchase a plate from the University, you can still purchase one “over-the-counter” next time your tag comes due. If you have any questions, please contact the Alumni Office via email at alumni@friends.edu.
HOMECOMING 2012
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Milestone Class Reunions • 10 a.m. Davis Admin. Bldg. (1962, 1987) • Check-in at 10 a.m., first floor. • Visit from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (campus tours included). Parade • 1 p.m. University Ave. & Hiram St. • Motorcyclists and and classic car enthusiasts wanted for parade. • Bring the family to enjoy the floats and collect candy!
President’s Inauguration brings Friends community together Friends University celebrated the inauguration of its 13th president, Dr. T.J. Arant, March 30, 2012. The ceremony took place at 2 p.m. in Garvey Gymnasium in the Garvey Physical Education Center. Approximately 600 students, alumni, parents, friends and members from the local community were in attendance, along with nearly 50 delegates from visiting colleges who showed their support. Rodney Pitts, G’82, chair of Friends University Board of Trustees, presided over the installation of the president, followed by Dr. Arant’s inaugural address. Music was provided by the Friends University student brass quintet, the University Concert Band and the Singing Quakers. A cocktail-style reception in McKay Gymnasium at the Casado Campus Center followed the ceremony, with music provided by the Friends University jazz ensemble and string ensemble. Guests enjoyed a variety of hors d’oeuvres provided by Sodexo catering services. This historic occasion was a rare opportunity to highlight Friends University and its place within the realm of higher education and the regions it serves.
Block Party • 1:30 p.m. Garvey Practice Field • FREE carnival games and inflatables. • FREE tailgate lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs and all the fixins! Football Game vs. Bethany College Swedes • 3 p.m. • Halftime - crowning of Homecoming Royalty.
Faculty Spotlight In this issue of Campus Connection, we are pleased to feature Friends University Associate Professor of Business and director of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate program, Dr. Jay Johnson. Since first coming to Friends in 2009, Dr. Johnson has increased the size of the University’s MBA program from 140 students to 270 students, making the program the largest on campus, with approximately 10 percent of the student body. He also implemented an all-online program, an MBA in accounting and a CPA track, as well as compiling more data for further improvements. “I always have something cooking,” Dr. Johnson says of his plans to further improve the MBA program. In his free time, Jay enjoys golfing, travel, watching TV, movies, and visiting his family farm in Missouri a few times a year. If you know someone who may be interested in learning more about the MBA program, feel free to have them contact Lisa Haggard, manager of Graduate School Recruiting Services via email at lisa_haggard@friends.edu.
Friends University Appreciation Tailgate
Sept. 8, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.; game starts at 7 p.m.
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Alumni Art Show Reception
Oct. 18, 2012, 6:30-9 p.m.
Milestone Reunions for Classes of 1962 and 1987
Sept. 28, 2012 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Oct. 20, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
APRENTIS Institute National Conference “Grace, Grace and More Grace”
Singing Quaker Alumni Concert
Sept. 27-29, 2012
Deadline for Athletic Hall of Fame nominations Oct. 1, 2012, at 5 p.m.
Run with Friends
Nov. 10, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Run with Friends
Dec. 1, 2012, Wichita Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run
Athletic Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony
Jan. 26, 2013, between women’s/men’s basketball games
Oct. 14, 2012, Wichita Prairie Fire Marathon
Stay up-to-date on alumni news with Friends Flash! at www.friends.edu/friends-flash! Did you know the Friends University Alumni Association has its very own Facebook group? As of this issue of Campus Connection, we’re at more than 900 members! If you would like to join, go to facebook.com/groups/ friendsuniversityalumni. If you are already a member, I challenge you to help make this group something that will be enjoyed by all!
Alumni Office 316.295.5900 800.794.6945 ext. 5900 alumni@friends.edu www.friends.edu/alumni
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Suggestions include: • Photos from your college days – you never know what memories a photo will spark! • Job postings – if you’re looking for you or your employer, ask a fellow alum for their help. • Hello to new neighbors – did you recently move? Chances are there is someone with a Friends connection who lives in your new hometown. • Invite your classmates – I would love to see our group reach 1,000 members before the end of 2012.
Lisa Tilma, G’01/M’04 Executive Director of Alumni Relations