Three Generations Of Transformation
J ORD A N BA KER ’13
A SENIOR FROM DEER LODGE, MONTANA, JORDAN BAKER KNEW FROM AN EARLY AGE SHE WOULD ATTEND VANGUARD—A VERY EARLY AGE. IN FACT, SHE WAS SEVEN. OF COURSE, IT’S SLIGHTLY LESS UNUSUAL ONCE YOU LEARN A LITTLE MORE ABOUT HER FAMILY.
Her father, Pastor David Baker MA
experiences. Together we have been in ministry for
’91, completed a master’s degree
over 58 years and have relied on our training there
at Vanguard, and was an adjunct
in so very many ways. It was a joy to us to have both
professor on campus when she was
our daughters attend Vanguard, and now Jordan.”
a child. Her mother, Jana (Heinrichs) Baker ’85 and her grandparents, Pastor Donald Heinrichs ’53 and Marian (Matheson) Heinrichs ’54, still enjoy bringing out their yearbooks and sharing memories.
For Jordan, it’s been an invaluable mix of academic excellence with practical experiences. Majoring in anthropology has provided the opportunity to learn from and be mentored by strong Christian teachers
Even though it’s a long way from Montana, Jordan
about a God who is above all cultures while working
says the initial separation turned out to be a good time
in and through them.
of personal growth and “figuring things out on my own. Vanguard pours into those who want to lead.”
“Vanguard has given me great opportunities. I’ve experienced being cultivated and mentored by faculty.
“Vanguard is not a place you just walk away from. It
They’ve taken a personal interest in who I am, and I’m
stays with you. I grew up knowing about the school,
so appreciative. You come out able to articulate what
what it stood for—and that was what I stood for too.”
you know in terms of faith. Vanguard equips people
Indeed, her grandmother, Marian, says she and her husband “both considered our Vanguard experience
to go and be disciples, whatever their calling—doctor, teacher, pastor or missionary.”
invaluable—not only the academics but the practical
I N V E S T I N G I N VA N G U A R D . ISSUE 4 / WINTER 2012
VANGUARD SHINES A LIGHT As the fall semester comes to a close and students return home to celebrate Christmas, we give thanks for the gift of Christ who is the light of the world. His light shines on in you and through generations of Vanguard students and their families. Thank you for being a part of the mission to shine a light of hope into our community. I hope you also rejoice for the many ways that the Spirit is moving in the Vanguard community – including new students, updated facilities, and faculty
The library now features a full replacement of the loft floor
support the students and curriculum of Vanguard University.
(which also serves as a ceiling to the main book collection),
“The faculty librarians and staff members play a vital
new study rooms, a university archive office, and other
shining for generations of students to come. I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a
role in ensuring that the online databases, existing book
modifications to update both the aesthetic and practical
Happy New Year!
collections, and 90+ instruction classes taught annually are
function of the library. “The intent of the project is to provide
vital and relevant for today’s students,” says professor and
a variety of accommodating spaces for students. You will find
head librarian Dr. Alison English. “We see our mission as
group study rooms, places where students can spread out
actively instructing and guiding students through the maze
at a table, and more comfortable seating areas for reading,
of overwhelming amounts of information and teaching them
including some recliners,” says Lettie Cowie, vice president
how to discern what is really important for their academic
for business and finance at Vanguard University “A big focus
assignments. We want them to become life-long learners who
was providing additional technology for the study groups and
can evaluate the information they encounter and develop
many more accessible electrical outlets.”
Vanguard University. Your generosity and support makes it possible to keep the light
give.vanguard.edu / 714.966.5443
Following a summer of renovation, Vanguard University students and faculty were greeted this fall with a newly remodeled O. Cope Budge Library. The start of the 2012-13 academic year welcomed the completion of the first phase of a comprehensive update to the library. At a cost of $250,000 for the first phase of the makeover, the O. Cope Budge Library is in the process of being transformed into a state-ofthe-art complex ready to facilitate learning and research. Built in 1963, the O. Cope Budge Library has served to
dedicated to educating for wisdom. Thank you for shining the light of Christ through
OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT 55 FAIR DRIVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626
THE CHANGING FACE OF VANGUARD UNIVERSITY
Kelly Kannwischer Vice President for University Advancement
TO INVEST IN VANGUARD, VISIT give.vanguard.edu FOLLOW VANGUARD ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER: facebook.com/vanguarduniversity twitter.com/vanguardu
critical thinking skills that they can use for the rest of their lives.”
Designed to serve students better than before, the library
Yet, as technology and students change, so do libraries.
renovation project will continue throughout the year and will
Large card catalogs and oversized reference materials have
include the addition of main offices, circulation and research
been digitized, opening up much needed space. Students
areas, and loft space. “We hope students enjoy the space
who once worked on assignments individually are finding
and that it works better for them,” comments Cowie. The
themselves assigned to group projects, requiring group study
contractors, library staff, and student workers spent a lot of
rooms where conversations can occur and online reference
effort getting the project done. Everyone pitched in to make
materials can be accessed. “The library is truly a central place
it happen well.”
for students to study,” says Allison Tash, Vanguard University student and SGA president. “The enhanced technology, modern architectural elements, and new furniture create a warm and inviting place for us to study.”
To contribute to the ongoing renovation visit give.vanguard.edu or donate via the VU mobile app for iPhone or Android.
Every drop fills up the bucket
A Message from the Director of the Annual Fund
IT’S A CLASSIC SUCCESS STORY, AND IT NEVER GETS OLD. VANGUARD UNIVERSITY’S DONORS ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY, MANY OF THEM LEADING LIVES THAT ARE AS INSPIRATIONAL AS THEIR FINANCIAL GIFTS. WITH THE HELP OF OUR DONORS, LIKE MYCHELLE (REDIGER) FITZGERALD ’83, VANGUARD UNIVERSITY IS CHANGING THE WORLD—ONE STUDENT AT A TIME. During a regional alumni dinner in San Francisco,
Design and Merchandising in San Francisco.
Mike Wilson ’83, associate professor of history,
“God has been very good to me. I grew up
shared with those in attendance about Vanguard
in a Christian family, but Vanguard University
University’s recent success stories and growth. That
helped build a strong foundation for my
meeting struck a chord with Fitzgerald, a small business
faith that has carried me through many
owner who also teaches at the Fashion Institute of
challenging times in my life,” says Fitzgerald. “The University has always been important to me, and [that meeting] put it back on my radar and made me start thinking about
Zivkovic was a former athlete who no longer had an athletic scholarship for his senior year and was reaching a point of having to drop out of school. “That scholarship had a big impact on my life because it came at the right time. I am so thankful that I had the funds to continue school. I’ll never forget it. All I can say is ‘thank you’ to all those great people from Vanguard University who cared about me.”
“That scholarship had a big impact on my life because it came at the right time. I am so thankful that I had the funds to continue school. I’ll never forget it.”
setting up an annual scholarship of $500 as
ANDRIJA ZIVKOVIC ’12
part of my annual tithes,” says Fitzgerald. The humble beginnings of Fitzgerald’s donation turned into a positive impact on a student’s life. Though Fitzgerald refers to her donation as a “small amount,” the financial donation allowed international student Andrija Zivkovic ’12 to remain at the University and complete his studies. “I MYCHELLE (REDIGER) FITZGERALD WITH HUSBAND, MICHAEL
Bringing exciting opportunities to life for students in a way that motivates them to pursue their studies is just one
Have you ever received a special gift from a child? You know the kind I’m talking about, right? The hand drawn picture that looks like scribble, yet when you ask what it is, he’ll tell you it’s a flower; or the puppy paperweight that looks like a frog; or the $1 bracelet she purchased with her own money from the dollar section at Target. Does it matter that there was little money spent on the gift? No. Does it matter the size of the gift? Of course not. Are these the best gifts ever? You bet. Why? Because these gifts are given from the heart!
EVERY GIFT MATTERS! YOU CAN HELP PROVIDE FOR STUDENTS IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS*:
BUYS A COMPUTER FOR A STUDENT COMPUTER LAB
PROVIDES WEB-BASED LIBRARY ACCESS TO ACADEMIC JOURNALS
$500
$1,000 PROVIDES FOR STUDENT TEXTBOOKS FOR ONE YEAR
In Matthew 6:21 Jesus tells us, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Vanguard University has been immeasurably blessed by those who treasure the mission of this University. As we equip each student for a Spirit-Empowered life of ChristCentered leadership, please know that you matter…and that we need you. We are always thankful for your gifts and your prayers.
PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION FOR A SPORTS TEAM TO PLAY AN AWAY GAME
PROVIDES A STUDENT WORKER WITH A JOB FOR A SEMESTER
If you think that what you have to give won’t make a difference, let me assure you that all gifts make a difference.
PAYS THE REGISTRATION FEE FOR A FACULTY WORKSHOP OR SEMINAR
PROVIDES TRAVEL STIPENDS FOR STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD
With Gratitude,
of the many upshots Fitzgerald and others see in giving back to their alma mater. “I wanted to support that in a
1 YEAR WALL STREET JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTION FOR BUSINESS CLASSES
small way through my contribution,” says Fitzgerald.
was pleased to hear that such a small amount made
Jennifer Smith, Director of Annual Fund
an important impact,” comments Fitzgerald.
RIGHTS TO PERFORM IN A ONE ACT PLAY
PROVIDES A PERIODICAL SUBSCRIPTION FOR THE LIBRARY
$100
MAKE A
AN UNEXPECTED BLESSING SAMUEL HINES, A SELF-TAUGHT MUSICIAN THROUGHOUT HIGH SCHOOL, HAD A DEFINING MOMENT IN HIS LIFE WHEN HE MET CLASSICAL GUITARIST MICHAEL NIGRO, ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF MUSIC AT VANGUARD UNIVERSITY. IT WAS THEN THAT HINES PATH SHIFTED AS A MUSICIAN. Hines began studying with Nigro during his
As a recipient of the music department’s highest level
senior year of high school, and his hard work
of music scholarship, the “Most Promising Freshman”
and discipline quickly caught Nigro’s attention. At
award for the 2010-2011 school year, and the
Nigro’s invitation, Hines eventually followed his
“Gold Award” for the University’s guitar ensemble,
mentor’s tutelage to Vanguard University, where his
Hines counts his blessings. “Without my scholarship,
dedication and efforts to learn his instrument are
and those that generously contributed to Vanguard
what earned him one of 15 finalist spots in The
University, I definitely would not be able to study at
Parkening International Guitar Competition, the most
the University. It is a huge blessing to me,” comments
prestigious classical guitar competition in the world.
Hines, who is already turning his musical talent
“God has blessed me a lot throughout my time [at Vanguard University],” says Hines.
dedication, and studies is what many might attribute to his successes. But not Hines, who credits his faith as the number one driver.
October 2012, Hines has also won the Sigma Alpha Iota scholarship and competition and was named 3rd prize recipient at the 2011 Pacific Guitar Festival in Monrovia. He has even performed
“I’ve grown both as a musician and as a person,” says Hines. “One of the things that I’ve found in my quest for excellence is that making music has to come out of a desire to honor God with my life, actions, and motives.”
ALLOWS A STUDENT TO ATTEND A THEATRE WORKSHOP
IN THE LIFE OF A
BUYS STATISTICAL SOFTWARE FOR MATH AND SCIENCES
OF ALUMNI, PARENTS AND FRIENDS WHO HELP
1 REGULATION SOCCER BALL
VANGUARD UNIVERSITY GO BEYOND THE EXPECTED.
BECOME A VANGUARD
President’s Medallion Club Member today.
PAYS FOR THE TUNING OF THREE PIANOS
SENDS A STUDENT TO COMPETE IN A DEBATE TOURNAMENT
YOU’RE INVITED TO JOIN A VISIONARY GROUP
campus and off. A perfect blend of perseverance,
for his technical skill, beautiful tone, and quality in the Indiana International Guitar Competition in
SAMUEL HINES
difference student.
into artistic delight and professionalism, both on
Across the board, Hines receives accolades musicianship. Most recently placing as semi-finalist
“I’VE GROWN BOTH AS A MUSICIAN AND AS A PERSON. One of the things that I’ve found in my quest for excellence is that making music has to come out of a desire to honor God with my life, actions, and motives.”
$250
MUSIC SCORES FOR BAND AND WIND ENSEMBLE
REPLACES 12 BEAKERS FOR CHEMISTRY LABS
TWO LAB COATS FOR CHEMISTRY STUDENTS
TWO STUDENT-TO-STUDENT TUTORING SESSIONS
$50 $25
Members of the President’s Medallion Club (PMC) are a distinguished group
5 PACKS OF HIGHLIGHTERS
of donors that support Vanguard
81 GREEN PENS FOR LEARNING CENTER TUTORS
University by giving a minimum of $1,000 annually. PMC members are leaders in helping to provide opportunities for today’s students to become community leaders tomorrow.
RECORDER FOR ANTHROPOLOGY RESEARCH TRAINING SOFTWARE FOR CAREER CENTER
in master classes for renowned artists, including Christopher Parkening, Scott Tennant, David Grimes,
To find out more and join the club, visit
and Williams Kanengiser, to name a few.
give.vanguard.edu
MAKE YOUR GIFT COUNT AT GIVE.VANGUARD.EDU *ABOVE GIFTS ARE INTENDED AS EXAMPLES. ACTUAL GIFT ALLOCATIONS WILL VARY, UNLESS DIRECTLY DESIGNATED.
Every drop fills up the bucket
A Message from the Director of the Annual Fund
IT’S A CLASSIC SUCCESS STORY, AND IT NEVER GETS OLD. VANGUARD UNIVERSITY’S DONORS ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY, MANY OF THEM LEADING LIVES THAT ARE AS INSPIRATIONAL AS THEIR FINANCIAL GIFTS. WITH THE HELP OF OUR DONORS, LIKE MYCHELLE (REDIGER) FITZGERALD ’83, VANGUARD UNIVERSITY IS CHANGING THE WORLD—ONE STUDENT AT A TIME. During a regional alumni dinner in San Francisco,
Design and Merchandising in San Francisco.
Mike Wilson ’83, associate professor of history,
“God has been very good to me. I grew up
shared with those in attendance about Vanguard
in a Christian family, but Vanguard University
University’s recent success stories and growth. That
helped build a strong foundation for my
meeting struck a chord with Fitzgerald, a small business
faith that has carried me through many
owner who also teaches at the Fashion Institute of
challenging times in my life,” says Fitzgerald. “The University has always been important to me, and [that meeting] put it back on my radar and made me start thinking about
Zivkovic was a former athlete who no longer had an athletic scholarship for his senior year and was reaching a point of having to drop out of school. “That scholarship had a big impact on my life because it came at the right time. I am so thankful that I had the funds to continue school. I’ll never forget it. All I can say is ‘thank you’ to all those great people from Vanguard University who cared about me.”
“That scholarship had a big impact on my life because it came at the right time. I am so thankful that I had the funds to continue school. I’ll never forget it.”
setting up an annual scholarship of $500 as
ANDRIJA ZIVKOVIC ’12
part of my annual tithes,” says Fitzgerald. The humble beginnings of Fitzgerald’s donation turned into a positive impact on a student’s life. Though Fitzgerald refers to her donation as a “small amount,” the financial donation allowed international student Andrija Zivkovic ’12 to remain at the University and complete his studies. “I MYCHELLE (REDIGER) FITZGERALD WITH HUSBAND, MICHAEL
Bringing exciting opportunities to life for students in a way that motivates them to pursue their studies is just one
Have you ever received a special gift from a child? You know the kind I’m talking about, right? The hand drawn picture that looks like scribble, yet when you ask what it is, he’ll tell you it’s a flower; or the puppy paperweight that looks like a frog; or the $1 bracelet she purchased with her own money from the dollar section at Target. Does it matter that there was little money spent on the gift? No. Does it matter the size of the gift? Of course not. Are these the best gifts ever? You bet. Why? Because these gifts are given from the heart!
EVERY GIFT MATTERS! YOU CAN HELP PROVIDE FOR STUDENTS IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS*:
BUYS A COMPUTER FOR A STUDENT COMPUTER LAB
PROVIDES WEB-BASED LIBRARY ACCESS TO ACADEMIC JOURNALS
$500
$1,000 PROVIDES FOR STUDENT TEXTBOOKS FOR ONE YEAR
In Matthew 6:21 Jesus tells us, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Vanguard University has been immeasurably blessed by those who treasure the mission of this University. As we equip each student for a Spirit-Empowered life of ChristCentered leadership, please know that you matter…and that we need you. We are always thankful for your gifts and your prayers.
PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION FOR A SPORTS TEAM TO PLAY AN AWAY GAME
PROVIDES A STUDENT WORKER WITH A JOB FOR A SEMESTER
If you think that what you have to give won’t make a difference, let me assure you that all gifts make a difference.
PAYS THE REGISTRATION FEE FOR A FACULTY WORKSHOP OR SEMINAR
PROVIDES TRAVEL STIPENDS FOR STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD
With Gratitude,
of the many upshots Fitzgerald and others see in giving back to their alma mater. “I wanted to support that in a
1 YEAR WALL STREET JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTION FOR BUSINESS CLASSES
small way through my contribution,” says Fitzgerald.
was pleased to hear that such a small amount made
Jennifer Smith, Director of Annual Fund
an important impact,” comments Fitzgerald.
RIGHTS TO PERFORM IN A ONE ACT PLAY
PROVIDES A PERIODICAL SUBSCRIPTION FOR THE LIBRARY
$100
MAKE A
AN UNEXPECTED BLESSING SAMUEL HINES, A SELF-TAUGHT MUSICIAN THROUGHOUT HIGH SCHOOL, HAD A DEFINING MOMENT IN HIS LIFE WHEN HE MET CLASSICAL GUITARIST MICHAEL NIGRO, ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF MUSIC AT VANGUARD UNIVERSITY. IT WAS THEN THAT HINES PATH SHIFTED AS A MUSICIAN. Hines began studying with Nigro during his
As a recipient of the music department’s highest level
senior year of high school, and his hard work
of music scholarship, the “Most Promising Freshman”
and discipline quickly caught Nigro’s attention. At
award for the 2010-2011 school year, and the
Nigro’s invitation, Hines eventually followed his
“Gold Award” for the University’s guitar ensemble,
mentor’s tutelage to Vanguard University, where his
Hines counts his blessings. “Without my scholarship,
dedication and efforts to learn his instrument are
and those that generously contributed to Vanguard
what earned him one of 15 finalist spots in The
University, I definitely would not be able to study at
Parkening International Guitar Competition, the most
the University. It is a huge blessing to me,” comments
prestigious classical guitar competition in the world.
Hines, who is already turning his musical talent
“God has blessed me a lot throughout my time [at Vanguard University],” says Hines.
dedication, and studies is what many might attribute to his successes. But not Hines, who credits his faith as the number one driver.
October 2012, Hines has also won the Sigma Alpha Iota scholarship and competition and was named 3rd prize recipient at the 2011 Pacific Guitar Festival in Monrovia. He has even performed
“I’ve grown both as a musician and as a person,” says Hines. “One of the things that I’ve found in my quest for excellence is that making music has to come out of a desire to honor God with my life, actions, and motives.”
ALLOWS A STUDENT TO ATTEND A THEATRE WORKSHOP
IN THE LIFE OF A
BUYS STATISTICAL SOFTWARE FOR MATH AND SCIENCES
OF ALUMNI, PARENTS AND FRIENDS WHO HELP
1 REGULATION SOCCER BALL
VANGUARD UNIVERSITY GO BEYOND THE EXPECTED.
BECOME A VANGUARD
President’s Medallion Club Member today.
PAYS FOR THE TUNING OF THREE PIANOS
SENDS A STUDENT TO COMPETE IN A DEBATE TOURNAMENT
YOU’RE INVITED TO JOIN A VISIONARY GROUP
campus and off. A perfect blend of perseverance,
for his technical skill, beautiful tone, and quality in the Indiana International Guitar Competition in
SAMUEL HINES
difference student.
into artistic delight and professionalism, both on
Across the board, Hines receives accolades musicianship. Most recently placing as semi-finalist
“I’VE GROWN BOTH AS A MUSICIAN AND AS A PERSON. One of the things that I’ve found in my quest for excellence is that making music has to come out of a desire to honor God with my life, actions, and motives.”
$250
MUSIC SCORES FOR BAND AND WIND ENSEMBLE
REPLACES 12 BEAKERS FOR CHEMISTRY LABS
TWO LAB COATS FOR CHEMISTRY STUDENTS
TWO STUDENT-TO-STUDENT TUTORING SESSIONS
$50 $25
Members of the President’s Medallion Club (PMC) are a distinguished group
5 PACKS OF HIGHLIGHTERS
of donors that support Vanguard
81 GREEN PENS FOR LEARNING CENTER TUTORS
University by giving a minimum of $1,000 annually. PMC members are leaders in helping to provide opportunities for today’s students to become community leaders tomorrow.
RECORDER FOR ANTHROPOLOGY RESEARCH TRAINING SOFTWARE FOR CAREER CENTER
in master classes for renowned artists, including Christopher Parkening, Scott Tennant, David Grimes,
To find out more and join the club, visit
and Williams Kanengiser, to name a few.
give.vanguard.edu
MAKE YOUR GIFT COUNT AT GIVE.VANGUARD.EDU *ABOVE GIFTS ARE INTENDED AS EXAMPLES. ACTUAL GIFT ALLOCATIONS WILL VARY, UNLESS DIRECTLY DESIGNATED.
Three Generations Of Transformation
J ORD A N BA KER ’13
A SENIOR FROM DEER LODGE, MONTANA, JORDAN BAKER KNEW FROM AN EARLY AGE SHE WOULD ATTEND VANGUARD—A VERY EARLY AGE. IN FACT, SHE WAS SEVEN. OF COURSE, IT’S SLIGHTLY LESS UNUSUAL ONCE YOU LEARN A LITTLE MORE ABOUT HER FAMILY.
Her father, Pastor David Baker MA
experiences. Together we have been in ministry for
’91, completed a master’s degree
over 58 years and have relied on our training there
at Vanguard, and was an adjunct
in so very many ways. It was a joy to us to have both
professor on campus when she was
our daughters attend Vanguard, and now Jordan.”
a child. Her mother, Jana (Heinrichs) Baker ’85 and her grandparents, Pastor Donald Heinrichs ’53 and Marian (Matheson) Heinrichs ’54, still enjoy bringing out their yearbooks and sharing memories.
For Jordan, it’s been an invaluable mix of academic excellence with practical experiences. Majoring in anthropology has provided the opportunity to learn from and be mentored by strong Christian teachers
Even though it’s a long way from Montana, Jordan
about a God who is above all cultures while working
says the initial separation turned out to be a good time
in and through them.
of personal growth and “figuring things out on my own. Vanguard pours into those who want to lead.”
“Vanguard has given me great opportunities. I’ve experienced being cultivated and mentored by faculty.
“Vanguard is not a place you just walk away from. It
They’ve taken a personal interest in who I am, and I’m
stays with you. I grew up knowing about the school,
so appreciative. You come out able to articulate what
what it stood for—and that was what I stood for too.”
you know in terms of faith. Vanguard equips people
Indeed, her grandmother, Marian, says she and her husband “both considered our Vanguard experience
to go and be disciples, whatever their calling—doctor, teacher, pastor or missionary.”
invaluable—not only the academics but the practical
I N V E S T I N G I N VA N G U A R D . ISSUE 4 / WINTER 2012
VANGUARD SHINES A LIGHT As the fall semester comes to a close and students return home to celebrate Christmas, we give thanks for the gift of Christ who is the light of the world. His light shines on in you and through generations of Vanguard students and their families. Thank you for being a part of the mission to shine a light of hope into our community. I hope you also rejoice for the many ways that the Spirit is moving in the Vanguard community – including new students, updated facilities, and faculty
The library now features a full replacement of the loft floor
support the students and curriculum of Vanguard University.
(which also serves as a ceiling to the main book collection),
“The faculty librarians and staff members play a vital
new study rooms, a university archive office, and other
shining for generations of students to come. I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a
role in ensuring that the online databases, existing book
modifications to update both the aesthetic and practical
Happy New Year!
collections, and 90+ instruction classes taught annually are
function of the library. “The intent of the project is to provide
vital and relevant for today’s students,” says professor and
a variety of accommodating spaces for students. You will find
head librarian Dr. Alison English. “We see our mission as
group study rooms, places where students can spread out
actively instructing and guiding students through the maze
at a table, and more comfortable seating areas for reading,
of overwhelming amounts of information and teaching them
including some recliners,” says Lettie Cowie, vice president
how to discern what is really important for their academic
for business and finance at Vanguard University “A big focus
assignments. We want them to become life-long learners who
was providing additional technology for the study groups and
can evaluate the information they encounter and develop
many more accessible electrical outlets.”
Vanguard University. Your generosity and support makes it possible to keep the light
give.vanguard.edu / 714.966.5443
Following a summer of renovation, Vanguard University students and faculty were greeted this fall with a newly remodeled O. Cope Budge Library. The start of the 2012-13 academic year welcomed the completion of the first phase of a comprehensive update to the library. At a cost of $250,000 for the first phase of the makeover, the O. Cope Budge Library is in the process of being transformed into a state-ofthe-art complex ready to facilitate learning and research. Built in 1963, the O. Cope Budge Library has served to
dedicated to educating for wisdom. Thank you for shining the light of Christ through
OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT 55 FAIR DRIVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626
THE CHANGING FACE OF VANGUARD UNIVERSITY
Kelly Kannwischer Vice President for University Advancement
TO INVEST IN VANGUARD, VISIT give.vanguard.edu FOLLOW VANGUARD ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER: facebook.com/vanguarduniversity twitter.com/vanguardu
critical thinking skills that they can use for the rest of their lives.”
Designed to serve students better than before, the library
Yet, as technology and students change, so do libraries.
renovation project will continue throughout the year and will
Large card catalogs and oversized reference materials have
include the addition of main offices, circulation and research
been digitized, opening up much needed space. Students
areas, and loft space. “We hope students enjoy the space
who once worked on assignments individually are finding
and that it works better for them,” comments Cowie. The
themselves assigned to group projects, requiring group study
contractors, library staff, and student workers spent a lot of
rooms where conversations can occur and online reference
effort getting the project done. Everyone pitched in to make
materials can be accessed. “The library is truly a central place
it happen well.”
for students to study,” says Allison Tash, Vanguard University student and SGA president. “The enhanced technology, modern architectural elements, and new furniture create a warm and inviting place for us to study.”
To contribute to the ongoing renovation visit give.vanguard.edu or donate via the VU mobile app for iPhone or Android.