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SPRING 2018 | VOLUME 20 | ISSUE 1

UNI V E R S I T Y GOV E R NANCE + ADM I NI S T R AT I ON CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES Doug Green PRESIDENT Dr. Michael J. Beals (’81, MA ’89) PROVOST/VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Dr. Doretha O’Quinn VICE PRESIDENT FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT Kim Johnson VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT Justin McIntee (’98, MBA ’10) VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS Dr. Tim Young CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Jeremy Moser (’97, MA ’04)

VANGUAR D M AGAZ I NE EDITOR IN CHIEF Linsey Carbone MANAGING EDITOR Melanie Vogel EDITOR Devon Johnson CREATIVE DIRECTOR Tawny Marcus CREATIVE MANAGER Dania Markum

I S S UE CONT R I B UT OR S Vivi Gutierrez (Freshman) Writer

Ray Kang Photographer

Tess Kellogg (Senior) Writer

Lauren Norwood Photographer

Jeff Melton (’11) Writer

Chris Duncan (Senior) Photographer + Writer

Myrna Alcantar (Junior) Writer

Andrew Baffa (Senior) Photographer

Miriam “Yuli” Ruvalcaba (Junior) Writer

Ashley Collins (Sophomore) Writer

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Michelle Sullivan Photography Lead Photographer

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I N T H IS IS S U E

VU NOW 14 CO-CURRICULAR

FAITH + FILM

Cinema Arts students receive an out-of-classroom experience at Sundance Film Festival.

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THE DISCIPLINE OF DOODLING

Dr. Greg Austring’s unconventional habit raises eyebrows and, maybe, his IQ.

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MAKING MELODIAS

Professor Michael Nigro incorporates Latin influences to inspire his music and students.

VU MISSION

VU FORWARD

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41 EXPERTISE

ECOLOGY OF CREATION

DEFINING DIGITAL PEDAGOGY

Dr. Tara Sirvent and students research their way through three desert ecosystems.

Dr. Bonni Stachowiak explains how technology is improving learning—and teaching.

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CREATIVE WORSHIP

CREATIVITY IN CARE

Six current and former Vanguard students create spaces for worship.

Vanguard seeks new ways to care for each student’s diverse and distinct needs.

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COFFEE + COMMUNITY

LOVE THY NEIGHBORS

Students travel to local ministries to bless those in need.

Alumnus Ben Briggs uses coffee to cultivate community in Santa Ana.

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

DURING THE 40 YEARS THAT I’VE BEEN A CHRISTIAN AND IN THE 25 YEARS THAT I’VE BEEN A PASTOR AND PROFESSOR, I’VE SPENT A LOT OF TIME TEACHING AND REFLECTING ON WHAT IT MEANS TO REFLECT THE IMAGE OF GOD. Though we’ve each been made

Recognizing the manifestation

teach and through our students’

uniquely with specific gifts and

of that creativity brings me great

imaginations as they learn and

characteristics, we all share core

joy. In my personal life, I express

think. I see it in new approaches

facets of who we are—those in

creativity by writing poems about

to business and application of our

which we reflect God’s image—

my love for God and for my wife,

mission that our staff introduce

like in our capacity for reason,

Faith; through playing my stand-up

and in how the whole community

for love and for imagination.

bass and by sailing and fly fishing.

envisions better ways to live out our

And, I believe it is from our

At Vanguard University, I hope

Christian faith in higher education

capacity for imagination that

creativity is evident in my desire

and in the world.

our creativity manifests.

to reflect the image of God in my

Before we learn that God is gracious, omnipotent, or benevolent, the Bible tells us that He is creative.

More specifically, that He is The

leadership. I am dedicated to being thoughtful and loving, exercising my imagination to make Vanguard a better place for students.

We reflect God’s image when we think, when we love and when we create, turning what we imagine into something real and productive—even when it’s risky.

Creator. He fashioned the universe

Each day that I walk across

As you read through this issue of

from nothing; ex nihilo in Latin. We

campus, I’m abundantly proud

Vanguard magazine, I pray you’re

take materials, thoughts, ideas, or

to see students, staff and faculty

blessed by the creativity, talent, love

processes that already exist and put

embodying and nurturing a culture

and ingenuity expressed in each

them together in new or fresh ways.

of creativity at Vanguard. I see it

story and I pray you’re encouraged

We will never create ex nihilo, as

in how our educators apply their

to take risks in your life to find your

God did, but we are creative.

unique perspectives to how they

true purpose and calling.

Creavit te (creating with you),

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DR. MICHAEL J. BEALS (’81, MA ’89) P R E S I D E N T, VA N G U A R D U N I V E R S I T Y

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SOCCER CAMP

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RETURNING STUDENT MOVE-IN DAY

4 PM

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JULY 14-15

Great Commission Hall

VOLLEYBALL CAMPS

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VU ALUMNI REGIONAL EVENT

JULY 20

AUGUST 27

(Bakersfield)

HELLO VU

F IRS T DAY OF C L A S S ES

MAY 22-23

2-5 PM For rising seniors and transfer

JUNE

students. Information session, panels and campus tour.

JUNE 9

SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 8

INAUGURAL VU SERVE DAY AT SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK

AUGUST

VANGUARD CROSS COUNTRY MEET

JUNE 11-15

AUGUST 10

SEPTEMBER 8

VU ALUMNI REGIONAL EVENTS

HELLO VU

(Portland/Seattle)

2-5 PM

VOLLEYBALL VS. SAN DIEGO CHRISTIAN

For rising seniors and transfer

7 PM

JUNE 28

students. Information session, panels

SCHOOL FOR PROFESSIONAL STUDIES INFORMATION NIGHT

and campus tour.

6-8 PM Orange County Conference Room OC Fair Administration Building 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa – Gate 4

JUNE 23-27

BASKETBALL CAMP (Ages 5-14)*

AUGUST 11

VOLLEYBALL ALUMNI MATCH AUGUST 15

For rising seniors and transfer

SEPTEMBER 22

W OM EN’ S S OC C ER A L U M NI M ATCH SEPTEMBER 22

PRICELESS: VALUING JUSTICE, FREEDOM & DIGNITY

AUGUST 17

AUGUST 21, 22

2-5 PM

MEN’S SOCCER ALUMNI MATCH

10 AM

4 PM

HELLO VU

SEPTEMBER 21

VOLLEYBALL VS. WAYLAND BAPTIST

MEN’S SOCCER VS. NORTHWEST

JUNE 29

10 AM

11 AM-1:30 PM The Island Hotel, Newport Beach More information and tickets at vanguard.edu/priceless.

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SOCIAL

2. @vanguardalumni Just a few of our Vanguard Alumni enjoying Alumni night at our basketball game tonight! #GOLIONS

1. @vu_intercultural BSU at the Black History Month Parade in Anaheim!

3. @thebridge.vu MEET THE BOD SQUAD! Their job, as student leaders, is to make sure new and transfer students feel welcomed at Vanguard.

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5. @thebridge.vu A week later and we are still dreaming about Mock Rock! Check out this amazing rendition of Hairspray!

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4. @vuvets On Friday, veterans went to volunteer at our neighbor elementary school, Woodland Elementary, to help celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday! #VUVETS 6. @vanguardsga Congratulations to Chris Moore and AJ Wallace, your new 2018/2019 Student Body President and Vice President! #VUSGA

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8. @vu_intercultural Meet your team!

We’re here to serve YOU this year. We can’t wait to get to know you!

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9 9. @vanguardmusic Don’t forget to stop by on Thursday mornings at 9:30 AM for VU Music Chapels! #VUMUSIC

10 10. @vulions #VUWBB reached the program’s 11th Quarterfinal (Elite 8) during this year’s NAIA Division 1 Women’s Basketball National Championships in Montana.

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11. @vulions HE DID IT! Winston Lawson wins the NAIA Men’s Indoor Heptathlon National Championship + sets new school record!

# VU PR I D E

F R O M O U R FA C U LT Y

EXCERPT FROM

DIVERSITY IN THE CCCU: T H E C U R R E N T S TAT E A N D I M P L I C AT I O N S F O R T H E F U T U R E DR. PETE MENJARES (’87) C C C U S E N I O R F E L L O W F O R D I V E R S I T Y, S R . D I R E C T O R , I N S T I T U T E F O R F A C U L T Y D E V E L O P M E N T

Read Dr. Menjares’ full report in Diversity Matters: Race, Ethnicity and the Future of Christian Higher Education.

A K A I ROS MOMEN T Diversity is changing Christian higher education and I believe this change is for the good. The current wave of diverse students enrolling is impacting virtually every area of campus life and organizational functioning.

broadening the academy in

the kingdom than ever before.

dynamic ways, which will only

Thus Christian higher education

add to the educational value

today is being reimagined to keep

of a Christian college degree as

in step with the “new thing” God

that fact is recognized, affirmed,

is doing at present (Isaiah 43:19).

embraced and leveraged for the

CCCU leaders are also seeking to

benefit of all members of these

discern what these changes mean

learning communities.

for the mission of Christ-centered

Diverse students are infusing new

From the perspective of faith, the

cultural norms, perspectives and

current influx of diverse students

experiences that are challenging

is being recognized by many

long-held traditions, historic

educators across the CCCU as a

boundaries and the comfort

“Kairos moment,” a time when

zones of existing people and

God is moving significantly in

structures, while also enriching

human history and it is critical

the overall educational experience.

that we recognize this seismic

They are also introducing faith

shift as orchestrated by God. The

traditions, worship styles and

kingdom of God is composed

religious practices that are new to

of people from the east and

predominantly white Evangelical

west and north and south (Luke

Protestant institutions in ways that

13:29). One could say, therefore,

are both refreshing and a challenge

that CCCU member and affiliate

to the status quo. Diversity is

institutions are looking more like

education, given the enormity of problems presenting themselves nationally and internationally.

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C E L E B R AT I N G A N D C O M M E M O R AT I N G C U R R E N T VA N G UA R D U N I V E R S I T Y H A P P E N I N G S .

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SETTING THE PAR Vanguard’s first-ever Golf coach sets the bar for success.

14 FAITH + FILM

Cinema Arts students receive an out-of-classroom experience at Sundance Film Festival.

16 THE DISCIPLINE OF DOODLING

Dr. Greg Austring’s unconventional habit raises eyebrows and, maybe, his IQ.

20 MAKING MELODIAS

Professor Michael Nigro incorporates Latin influences to inspire his music and students.

22 THE ART AND SCIENCE OF TEACHING

Alumna Rachel Gruwell has a gift—and two prestigious awards—for teaching.

23 STUNT & CHEER

STUNT Captain Jenny and former cheerleader Barbi on teaching their sport.

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VA N G U A R D A RT S SIX-MONTH CALENDAR

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GR EY G A RD E N S T H E MUS I CA L

VA N GUARD CABARET

AL L SHOOK UP

MAY 2 5 - 2 7 , JUNE 1-3, 8-10

J U LY 20 AT 1 2 P M

SE P TE MBE R 2 1 -2 3 , 2 7- 30

The hilarious and heartbreaking Tony award-winning musical of the eccentric aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy

Vanguard Cabaret sings the National Anthem at Costa Mesa Day at the OC Fair.

An American jukebox musical inspired by

Onassis, once bright names on the social register who became East Hampton’s most notorious recluses.

JUNE M AC BE T H JUNE 2 2 - 2 4 , 2 9 - 30, JULY 1 , 6 - 8

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A chilling tragedy filled with ferocious battles, supernatural horrors, famously gorgeous poetry and some of the Bard’s most vivid characters.

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and featuring the songs of ELVIS PRESLEY.®

A ME R I CAN COAST CHIL DREN’S TH E ATRE (ACCT ) WORKSHOPS

OCTOBER

J U LY 2- 2 7

FRANKENST EIN

Students ages 6-15 develop Musical Theatre skills alongside professionals and Vanguard Theatre interns. Both workshops conclude with a special performance of the musical produced during the workshop.

Workshop A (July 2-13): Disney’s Aladdin Kids Workshop B (July 16-27): Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Junior M O RE INF O AT VA N G U A R D . E D U /A C C T

O C TO BE R 3 1 , N O V E MBE R 1 -4 , 8 -11 A gripping gothic drama adapted from the most famous horror novel of all time.

F O R T ICK ET S , V IS IT VA NG U A RD T ICK ET S. CO M

EXPERTISE

SETTING T H E PA R

BY DEVON JOHNSON

Jeff Anderson, Vanguard University’s first-ever golf coach, shares five ways he plans to build the inaugural team and develop champions of character.

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K.I.S.S.—“Keep It Simple, Stupid.” Anderson says the easiest way to develop students’ goals and strengths is to keep everything simple and defined early on in their development on the course.

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See the person first and the athlete second.

“I really want to know the students individually, both on and off the course,” he said. “And, I want to help them achieve their personal goals.”

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Work diligently + recruit great golfers. Anderson is devoted to ensuring the founding golf team is the absolute best, so he spends most of his time fundraising and, of course, recruiting players.

“These young men and women will have a legacy as the very-first golf team,” said Anderson.

“That’s something I don’t take lightly.”

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Remain committed to Christ. “The players we’re recruiting are men and women of strong Godly character and faith; they want to get involved in the community through golf and church outreach,” he said. “My hope is that Vanguard’s team will be a blessing to the community.”

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Stay future-minded + make a big impact.

Anderson hopes to increase enrollment at Vanguard by attracting students from a variety of backgrounds and by building up the program’s national recognition. “As with every sport in Vanguard Athletics, I’m confident that golf will student-athletes.”

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develop sensibilities and give purpose to our

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FAITH + FILM

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CO-CURRICULAR

BY DEVON JOHNSON

FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS, A SELECT FEW VANGUARD UNIVERSITY STUDENTS PURSUING THEIR BA IN COMMUNICATION WITH A CONCENTRATION IN CINEMA ARTS HAVE OPTED FOR THE SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL IN PARK CITY, UTAH INSTEAD OF A CLASSROOM TO FULFILL AN OPTIONAL LAB COMPONENT OF THEIR DEGREE. The weeklong trip offers

Andrew Baffa (senior), also in

unparalleled experiences for

attendance, discovered what it

students pursuing careers in media

means to be a Christian within the

and film, including attending

film industry. He left the festival

screenings, discussions and

with a new set of questions he

seminars with professionals in

hopes will ensure his work tells the

the film industry. Visiting the

right story.

leading venue for independent film premieres also invites students to explore their own creativity and

“Meeting with Christian filmmakers challenged me to question how my movies affect people. Now, I’ll ask

“Sundance exists as this

myself, ‘what’s my heart behind

fantasy, top-of-the-world sort

this, what kind of audience am

of experience,” said Blessum.

“It’s a dream to visit the festival

I making this for and what am I

“Attending is both grounding and

and see firsthand the world we’re

trying to give the audience?’”

encouraging because we get to see

the kinds of professionals they aspire to be.

learning about and entering into professionally,” said Tabitha Blessum (junior), one of twelve students selected to participate in the 2018 trip. “It just brings a whole new level of reality to it and I now know the caliber I need to be at, and can plan how I’m going to get there.”

Through a partnership with Windrider Forum, Vanguard students also meet with students from other Christian universities and seminaries to have discussions with filmmakers currently screening films at Sundance. The time allows future filmmakers to understand

challenges faced in film, as well as how Christians, both behind

the real, tangible process of this industry—and, suddenly, the dream becomes attainable.”

and in front of the camera, should embrace these questions.

“ATTENDING IS BOTH

“Before leaving for Sundance, we

GROUNDING AND

read Behind the Screen, which is

ENCOURAGING

about Christian filmmakers in the secular industry and how to live out

BECAUSE WE GET

your faith ... I think we have a long

TO SEE THE REAL,

way to go, but it was good to have

TANGIBLE PROCESS OF

those challenging thoughts.”

THIS INDUSTRY—AND,

Students are immersed into the

SUDDENLY, THE DREAM

professionalism and creativity of

BECOMES ATTAINABLE.”

filmmaking at the Sundance Film Festival, ushering them to move from observers of their craft to conscious creators of it.

TAB ITH A B LES S UM (JUNIOR)

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how to marry their career and faith.

Baffa also learned about

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The DISCIPLINE of DOODLING

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F E AT U R E

BY MELANIE VOGEL

What do Mark Twain, Herbert Hoover, Helen Mirren, Bill Gates and Dr. Greg Austring have in common? Doodling. Though often misunderstood, flourish. Dr. Austring’s well-known, simple sketches inspire exploration of the science of scribbling.

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the humble doodle has enabled great minds to

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Beloved religion professor and avid

Though most people who know

Austring is not the only one

doodler Dr. Greg Austring (’82) brings

him are aware of his unique habit,

debunking the doodle. Author of

a pad of paper with him everywhere

Austring is often reluctant to discuss

The Doodle Revolution, Sunni

he goes. Attributing his ability to

it and admittedly gets embarrassed

Brown, has committed her career to

focus and listen intently, Austring

when someone sees him doing it

redefining how educators, leaders

has spent most of his life filling every

for the first time. “I just know that

and parents interpret doodling. In a

open writing space in front of him

it’s misunderstood. It’s like I’m not

2011 TED Talk, Brown shared that

with lines, squiggles and shapes.

paying attention or that I’m bored. I

doodling is actually a “preemptive

used to get in trouble for doodling in

measure to stop you from losing

school,” he said. “It wasn’t until later

focus,” rather than the antithesis of

in my life that I learned how much

serious learning. Brown’s perspective

it was a part of how I retain and

is supported by a study by Plymouth

process information.”

University Psychology Professor

“I call it fingerprint art,” he said about his drawings. “No two are alike; it’s just stream of conscious for me and it’s a natural process. I never know what something will look like until I’m done.”

Jackie Andrade, published in Applied Cognitive Psychology. The study

found that people who doodle while

(MA ’09), director of student

“DOODLING CAN

receiving information recall 29%

success, academic resources &

more than those who do not.

family relations. “We really want to

HAVE A PROFOUND

create an atmosphere of inclusion

IMPACT ON THE WAY WE CAN PROCESS

our students’ academic and

INFORMATION AND

personal development.”

THE WAY WE CAN

that foster the best learning

Even still, Austring wonders if

SOLVE PROBLEMS.”

environments or processes for

his art will ever be understood.

S UNNI B R OWN,

them—a philosophy close to

Regardless, he has no plans to stop.

AUTHOR OF THE DOODLE REVOLUTION

the heart of Vanguard. “We’re

“It’s who I am. I love that it doesn’t

dedicated to recognizing the unique

have to be perfect to be what I

characteristics of each student at

create it to be.”

learning has also affected his approach to teaching. He now encourages students to find ways

Vanguard,” said Amanda Lebrecht

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and understanding that supports

Austring’s creative approach to

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MAKING MELODIAS

BY MELANIE VOGEL

The streets of downtown Santa

“It has all the form of classical

(senior) identity and connection to

Ana bustle with street vendors,

music, but with the rhythms of

Latino relatives. “It’s part of our

shop owners, bicycle riders and

Latin-American music, which makes

heritage, in a way, because everyone

groups of families and friends.

it more exciting for them and for

from my mother’s side [was]

For generations, this region in

the audience members.”

involved in music in one way or

Orange County—only nine miles

Nigro is passionate about teaching

north of Vanguard University—

the cultural and ethnic roots of

has served as a marketplace for

this kind of guitar playing and

Mexican immigrants looking for

his students excitedly receive

goods, community and services to

it—especially students of Latin or

connect them with each other and to their homeland. Amid the hum of commerce, beautiful guitar melodías drift through the air.

his grandparents and now spends his summers in Spain learning

Ensemble class as they strum on

Flamenco guitar. Regarding Nigro

acoustic guitars. Inspired by their

but they had a knack for it. They were self-taught and learned all the folk music there.”

that students would feel the freedom to express their creativity through a musical medium that resonates spiritually, culturally and creatively. Castillo affirms Nigro’s vision for the class.

and his Vanguard experience,

“Making music is an incredibly

Martinez said, “I feel accepted here

creative process and Professor

and supported. Nobody’s denied

Nigro encourages us to constantly

my aspirations as an artist; they’ve

explore that,” he said. “Even if

supported me and promoted me

it’s not a good idea, I just like the

“Students are really interested in

through my travels to Spain and

process of creating something.”

[Latino] music, so, usually, half of

other countries.”

surroundings, both in Santa Ana and on campus, Nigro encourages his students to immerse themselves into Latino culture as they play.

our program is music from Mexico, Venezuela, [or] Argentina,” he said.

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Eddie Martinez (junior), a music attending a Mexican church with

at Vanguard, leads his Guitar

Salvador] wasn’t properly trained,

Nigro started this ensemble hoping

major, first heard the guitar while

Michael Nigro, professor of music

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Hispanic descent.

another,” he said. “My family [in El

Time in Nigro’s class has had a profound impact on Javier Castillo’s

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ARGENTINA

MEXICO

EL SALVADOR

SPAIN

Originating in Santiago del Estero, this folk music is accompanied

by Spanish guitars and bombo legüero.

The traditional mariachi band consists of the violin, the five-stringed vihuela, guitar, a guitarrón (large bass guitar) and a trumpet.

Satirical and rural lyrical themes are common and played with Xylophone.

Popular styles in modern El Salvador include Salvadoran Cumbia, Salvadoran hip hop, rock and Native Mesoamerican Indigenous.

Spanish music features a wealth of traditional folk music and dance, particularly flamenco and classical guitar, which are popular throughout the country.

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EXPLORE

THE ART AND SCIENCE OF TEACHING

BY JEFF MELTON (’11)

Progressive in her approach, Gruwell desires to create a learning environment where students can parlay a positive, student-centered culture into inward growth that catapults them forward in every area of their lives. It is her belief that this approach allows them to begin to “trust that I, in fact, care about who they are, what they need and who they are becoming.”

Before being a professional and impactful teacher, Gruwell was a dedicated learner at Vanguard.

After receiving a BA in English in 2001 from Vanguard, she continued graduate studies in Vanguard’s Teaching Credential Program, then received an MA in Education with a focus on Curriculum and Instruction.

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Intermediate School, Villa (where she taught as a tenured English teacher for more than 11 years) and her current school, Century High.

Though she hasn’t been a Vanguard student in 17 years, Gruwell continues to impact students. She is a member of the Teacher Education Advisory Council, a master teacher for new teacher candidates and she presents on pedagogy and assessment. She’s in good company, too, as her mother and father—Drs. Vince (’69) and Mikki Gil—are professors of Graduate Education and Anthropology, respectively, with a combined tenure of 66 years at Vanguard.

For Rachel (Gil ’01, MA ’03)

of the practicality of the learning I

Gruwell, teaching is more than

experienced at Vanguard. The single-

a career—it’s a call on her life

subject credential coursework gave

and a gift she’s been given.

me a foundation, a starting point,

This is most evident by the two

to begin engaging in the application

prestigious “Teacher of the Year”

of learning, but it wasn’t until I was

awards she’s received from the

engaged in advanced coursework

Santa Ana Unified School District

through the MA program that I

“I didn’t end up here by way of luck

(SAUSD)—the largest school district

grew from practitioner to evaluator.”

or chance or by any other means. It

in Orange County, CA—first as “Support Educator of the Year” as a literacy coach in 2010, then as “Intermediate District Teacher of the Year” in 2016.

Moving from the community of Vanguard, she found a new home in the SAUSD where she’s served as Chair of the English Department and as a professional instructional

“I’ll teach any kid—or adult—

coach for fellow teachers

anywhere; it does not matter.”

throughout the district. The homes within her home are Spurgeon

Though her time in the classroom— whether at the whiteboard or desk—has been instrumental in Gruwell’s success as an educator, she credits her accomplishments to the people in her life.

was because many have mentored me, trained me, let me risk and fail and have believed in me,” Gruwell passionately stated. “The honor of being among teachers of the year highlights the many people who have helped me carve a path to meaningful and, hopefully, impactful service.”

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On leading the VU STUNT team, Rocha says: “I’ve learned that the best way to lead is to be kind and encourage my teammates. We try to have a ‘one-in-the-same’ attitude to help each other be better athletes and that has inspired me to continue to lead with optimism. Despite all the hiccups that come with starting a new program [VU STUNT is in its inaugural year], it’s my goal to ensure the experience is a positive one. Just as I expect I’ll do as a teacher one day, I look to Isaiah 40:28 for encouragement that God ‘never grows weak or weary’ and that He is in control.”

On her time as a cheerleader, Rouse (pictured above left), says: “I have a spiritual gift of encouragement, so

STUNT & CHEER

cheerleading was a natural extension of that. And

BY ASHLEY COLLINS (SOPHOMORE)

some time. In our cheer squad, we were each other’s

cheer was always a way to express my creativity, which I later expressed in my classroom and in my life. Along with creating routines, we were tasked with fundraising and finding new ways to come together to lead—despite not having a coach for students and have now become lifelong friends.”

While STUNT and cheerleading may be different, VU STUNT captain Jenny Rocha (freshman) and former Vanguard cheerleader Barbi (Bethany ’74) Rouse are similar. Rouse is a retired professor—whose work and be one. Both attribute time with their teams as conduits for their passion for people and calls to lead.

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PAYING IT FORWARD Students and donors reflect on the transformative power of scholarships.

PSYCHOLOGY IN PRAXIS Three students apply the same degree in three unique ways.

ECOLOGY OF CREATION Dr. Tara Sirvent and students research their way through three desert ecosystems.

CREATIVE WORSHIP

Six current and former Vanguard students create spaces for worship.

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COFFEE + COMMUNITY

Alumnus Ben Briggs uses coffee to cultivate community in Santa Ana.

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CREATED UNIQUELY BSU Presidents Terry Parker and Mariah Portier educate the community on their role at Vanguard.

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“I realized truly what a community is made up of: People who aren’t only there in your everyday but those who sit with you in the hardest of places.”

“The small school size… being able to get coffee with a professor and talk about anything was something I wanted. I didn’t want to get lost in the crowd.”

“Vanguard has stretched me spiritually, academically and has given me life-long friends.

Without a scholarship, I would not have been able to attend.”

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PAY I N G I T F O R WA R D

BY MELANIE VOGEL

Each year, Vanguard University renews its commitment to improve access to Christian Higher Education for every interested and qualified student through engaging alumni, parents, and friends of Vanguard who generously donate their prayers and money—more than $5 million in 2017—to support their education. Because of this generosity, the institution reached a new milestone last year: an endowment that exceeds $5 million.

Passionate about creating access to education for students of all backgrounds is Donn Rediger, partner at Rediger Investments and a key member of Vanguard leadership since 1975, serving as a member of the Board of Trustees and a founding member of the Foundation Board. Mr. Rediger is a dedicated advocate not only for the present student experience, but also for their future and the economy.

“Once a student becomes a college grad, he’s going to see to it that his sons and daughters are, likewise, college grads. So, by getting the student himself to get an education and graduate—and then he or she does the same thing for their kids— you’ve, in effect, stopped the line of poverty in that family forever,” he said. “Well, go on and look at the benefit, not only to the student and

to his family, but, look at the benefit to the nation.”

To Mr. Rediger, nothing replaces the investment of an education from a Christian university, and nothing makes receiving that more tangible than a large and growing endowment.

“Imagine what it would do for the country if every university had the goal of eliminating student debt. These kids are coming out of school graduating in their early 20s, them starting into their careers.

Rather than spending the next 20 years paying off debt they are able to buy a house, and do all of the good things that they want to do, and look what that does for the economy,” he said. “The endowment, no matter how you look at it, is just an enormously

beneficial and virtually mandatory thing, for a lot of kids to get the very benefit of their college education.”

When asked what inspires him to personally support Vanguard students, Rediger credits a gracious and generous God. “I am convinced of this,” he said. “The Lord didn’t bless us to be consumers of his blessings. He blessed us to be conduits of those blessings to help somebody else.”

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PSYCHOLOGY IN PRAXIS

BY MELANIE VOGEL

ALUMNI COURTNEY THOMPSEN (’17),

Barbara Beltran’s passion for understanding how to

BARBARA BELTRAN (’18) AND JAMAAL LEE

care for others led to volunteering at Mercy House.

(’18) CAME TO VANGUARD UNIVERSITY

The nonprofit, founded by adjunct faculty member and

NONTRADITIONALLY, THROUGH THE SCHOOL

alumnus Larry Haynes (’86), provides care for people

FOR PROFESSIONAL STUDIES.

who are underprivileged or homeless. She also works for SoCal Network Assemblies of God, where she’s

Each has returned to school—as full-time employees

transitioning into a new role with the SoCal School for

with kids or spouses—to pursue a BA in Psychology.

Ministry. “My work allows me to see kids, youth and

Outside of the classroom, though, each uses what he or

even adults in a very vulnerable position and my time

she have learned in creative and surprising ways.

at Vanguard taught me how to talk with [and] interact

Though Courtney Thompsen applied her learning while interning at Urban Workshop, a membership-based

with them in a way that puts me at their level,” said Beltran. “Sometimes people just need to be listened to.”

creative space, she finds that time with her son has

Also called to impact young minds, Jamaal Lee

been the best lab for her. “[My son] Dominic’s autism

volunteers as a basketball coach for undergraduate

diagnosis is the reason I wanted to go back to school

students at Orange Coast College and will be pursuing

and study psychology,” she said. “I’ve been able to

an MA in Coaching at Concordia University, Irvine later

use those skills both at home and at work. Instead of

this year. “Vanguard taught me patience, better listening

focusing on their disability, I know to focus on what

skills, lessons on group dynamics and how to be kind

they can do.”

and competitive at the same time,” said Lee. “I want to now take that and use it to teach young men to not just be great players, but great people.”

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ECOLOGY O F C R E AT I O N

BY MELANIE VOGEL

Four white passenger vans, marked with numbers one through four, drive in numerical order through the Mojave Desert. Dr. Tara Sirvent (’96), leader of the Biology 346: Desert Field Ecology trip, uses a CB radio to contact the three vans behind her.

“We’re in a transitional ecosystem now. You’ll notice a darkening of the plants, including the brittlebush and blackbrush, which you can identify by those yellow flowers.”

She’s pinpointing plant life lining the road that winds through Joshua Tree National Park, one of Dr. Sirvent’s many roles on the trip. She serves as resident plant and ecology expert, while accompanying professors Susan Smith (’93), Dr. Ted Lorance (’95) and Tom Shirey (’83) offer expertise in ornithology, geology and astronomy, respectively.

Along with faculty members, the vans are filled with 22 undergraduate students—made up of biology majors and non-biology majors fulfilling a lab science requirement— divided into six areas of research: birds, rocks, plants, insects, soil and water. Their exploration of the Joshua Tree National Park, which included stops at Barker Dam, Jumbo Rocks, Cholla Cactus Garden, Box Canyon and Oasis Date Gardens, concluded their weeklong course and camping trip through three deserts: Great Basin, Mojave and Sonoran.

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by nearby universities. Each stop—even lunch breaks—

Teaching students about California’s ecology through

includes trivia questions proctored by faculty with

field research is a Vanguard tradition that began nearly

the intention of making students aware of the ecology

50 years ago when Dr. Lawrence McHargue decided to

around them.

structure his biology course as a three-week exploration

“One of our core goals of this trip is to teach students to compare and contrast the three deserts,” Dr. Sirvent said.

“Whether they’re capturing bird calls with our parabolic microphone, measuring the salinity or oxygen levels in bodies of water, identifying surrounding plant species, or recognizing the diversity of insects, our student scientists learn how uniquely each ecosystem was created.”

of the Sierra Nevada mountains in place of the typical in-class lecture and lab format. He later added trips through the desert, which included lectures by fireside and labs by exploration. Randy Doval took over the trips in late 2005, changing it to a weeklong expedition over spring break. He also added a coastal itinerary, which continues on an annual rotation with the desert trip. Dr. Sirvent began leading the trip in 2014 and has been attending consistently for 25 years.

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CHOLLA CACTUS GARDEN

setting in which lasting friendships would form.

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“It’s such an authentic integration of learning and spiritual development,” said biology major and

biochemistry minor Deserhae Arnett (senior).

“We’re conducting research with our friends and classmates and applying scientific principles, but we’re also getting to see the beauty and complexity of how God created everything. It has brought me back to my faith. All the small, little mechanisms that make living things work—no man can do that. It has to be a higher power.”

Arnett’s tent mate and fellow biology major Megan Chlentzos (senior) shares a passion for understanding how God creates.

“It’ll be interesting to take all the DNA we’ve extracted back to the lab. I’m excited for that,”

“OUR STUDENT SCIENTISTS LEARN HOW UNIQUELY EACH ECOSYSTEM WAS CREATED.”

Megan said. “As we’ve been learning as a group,

DR . TAR A S IR V ENT (’ 96)

we just keep asking ourselves ’how can God not

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have a hand in it?’ It’s brought us closer to each other and to Him. It’s been truly incredible.”

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C R E AT I V E W O R S H I P M E E T S I X C U R R E N T A N D F O R M E R VA N G U A R D U N I V E R S I T Y S T U D E N T S C R E AT I N G S PA C E S F O R W O R S H I P I N A N D A R O U N D O R A N G E C O U N T Y, C A .

B Y M Y R N A A L C A N TA R ( J U N I O R )

A LY S S A G IB B O NS

MICHAEL HUT Z LER

(PSYCHOLOGY, SOPHOMORE)

(PASTORAL LEADERSHIP, JUNIOR)

C HUR C H: Refuge OC, Orange

C H U R CH: Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, Fountain Valley

PL AYS : Guitar INS PIR AT ION: Gibbons has drawn motivation from people like her close friends and other lead singers.

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“She always affirmed me with where I was at, but knew I was capable of more and pushed me to do hard things, both in leading worship and, most importantly, in my relationship with Jesus.”

Gibbons said.

P LAY S : Guitar, Bass and Piano I N S P I RAT I O N : Though Bethel Music’s tone and sound contribute to Hutzler’s worship style, he also finds influence in the vibes of John Mayer’s music.

Overall, Hutzler believes that a key to being a worship leader is understanding one’s identity in Jesus Christ. For him, knowing yourself gives a better understanding of the congregation during worship.

“It gets me out of ’trying’ to do anything and lets me respond to where I feel led. I also like to be aware of dynamics as a leader,” Hutzler said.

MIRIAM “YULI” RUVALCABA (MUSIC, JUNIOR)

CHU RCH: Crossroads Church, Temecula PL AYS : Guitar and Piano I N S PI RAT I O N : Ruvalcaba finds her inspiration in thought-provoking worship that encourages waiting in God’s stillness. She sees this come to life in the works of Phil Wickham and Taya Smith, noting her preference to singing hymns.

As for her greatest influencer, Ruvalcaba points to her mom, expressing that she is an example of true worship.

“She isn’t perfect and she has her flaws, but through everything we’ve been through and at the end of the day, nothing can shake her from having faith that the Lord will take care of her and deserves all the glory,” Ruvalcaba said.

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M AY ANG E LE S

TU LLY WILKINSON

T OMMY MURPHY

(WORSHIP STUDIES, ’15)

(ENGLISH, ’13)

(MUSIC COMPOSITION, ’12)

C HUR C H: Mariners Church, Irvine

C H U R CH: Shepherd’s Grove, Irvine

PL AYS : Piano

P LAY S : Guitar and Piano

CHU RCH: Presence Church OC, Costa Mesa

INS PIR AT ION: Though Angeles strives to create her own style by staying true to herself, a huge motivator on her journey has been her father, a worship leader who later became an ordained minister.

I N S P I RAT I O N : Throughout his journey, Wilkinson has drawn inspiration from artists and individuals across the board.

Whether it was Vineyard Worship and Matt Redman growing up, or United Pursuit, John Mark McMillan, or even his wife and daughter today, Wilkinson has always seen a similar theme in those who have motivated him.

“I always heard stories of how God would breathe revival on their worship gatherings because the posture of their hearts was submissive to God’s will and their motives were pure,” Angeles said.

In his own leading experiences, Wilkinson strives to create an authentic atmosphere for worship, both on the stage and in the seats, by letting God take control.

I N S PI RAT I O N : Murphy draws inspiration for his music from many different genres. Not only does he appreciate the work of those like Anthony Skinner and Jeremy Riddle, he also finds influence from artists Jon Foreman, Bon Iver and more.

Co-founder of the United Pursuit School of Worship in Orange County and Knoxville, TN, he tries to understand those around him and how they may encounter God. “I value having a personal relationship with God so that I know what He is like and what He wants to do in the lives of the people I am worshipping with,” Murphy said.

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She desires to be in tune with God’s work to serve the congregation, not herself. She aims to be humble and know she is a small piece in a bigger picture, there to guide the body in worship.

“I have always been inspired by worship leaders that have the ability to lead authentically and powerfully,” he said.

PL AYS : Acoustic and Electric Guitar

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COFFEE + COMMUNITY

BY DEVON JOHNSON

Sitting down to a hot cup of coffee

references, such as verses on the

on a cool morning can feel a bit

bottom of coffee cups and a warm

like receiving a warm hug from a

communal space, is the perfect

beloved friend. Ben Briggs (’16),

conjunction for customers to walk

owner of Hidden House Coffee,

away with more than they expected.

values an atmosphere of hospitality

Briggs says, “you might have an

and emphasizes welcoming service.

Atheist dude sitting right here and

Briggs, who received a BA in

then a guy reading his Bible. But

Business Administration through

they share a common interest of

Vanguard University’s School

coffee, which provides community.”

for Professional Studies, says he wanted his newest store, Hidden House Santa Ana, to be a shop where people want to stay a while, “literally just creating space where

FOR WHERE TWO OR THREE GATHER IN MY NAME, THERE AM I WITH THEM. Matthew 18:20

people feel wanted versus needed.”

and restaurant, Dear Lacy, named after the street in Santa Ana, to be an invitation for people of all backgrounds to sit and enjoy being in a community space. “You know,

House Coffee and other coffee

it’s not just how good our coffee is

shops is Briggs’ focus on not being

or about how cool of a space we

just another Christian company,

have, but it’s more about creating

but on being a faith-driven

an atmosphere that’s welcoming

space that invites community

for everybody.”

combination of subtle faith

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The difference between Hidden

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BY CHRIS DUNCAN (SENIOR)

Among myriad social organizations purposed to connect students with others who share their cultural heritage and beliefs stands the Black Student Union (BSU), a club that creates spaces for African-American students to educate and invite people of other backgrounds to learn about and celebrate black culture. Terry Parker (senior) and Mariah Portier (sophomore) led BSU as co-presidents for the ’17-’18 academic year.

What encouraged you to run for BSU co-president?

What is BSU doing to effect change at Vanguard?

What is a common misconception that you would like to dispel?

“I grew up in the [San Francisco] Bay Area, which is very diverse, so was able to go to a school that had a lot of cultural and economic diversity,” said Portier. “That experience helped me develop a passion for social justice and the BSU is definitely a place where I can connect with other African-American students and be an agent for positive change inside and out of our community.”

“We try to shape the cultural climate of Vanguard by dispelling racial misinterpretations,” said Parker. “We host conversations that help educate people about diversity, including showing people that being black isn’t always what they think.”

“When people say, ‘I don’t see color,’ I think they’re trying to say ‘I’m not a racist.’ I want people to know that you can see color without being a racist,” said Parker.

“Celebrating someone’s ethnic background doesn’t mean devaluing others. God created people to be unique. Diversity isn’t something to ignore; it’s meant to be observed and appreciated with respect and in admiration of God’s creativity.”

“I wanted to be part of creating something specific for black students,” said Parker “It’s important to celebrate our culture everywhere because it’s embedded in our identity,” said Parker.

“We enjoy being an example of how celebrating diversity isn’t the same as being non-inclusive to other cultures,” said Portier. “Many of the staff and faculty understand that expression of cultural differences is a necessary part of developing healthy relationships on campus.”

“I totally agree,” said Portier. “To me, heaven is a picture of all God’s creatures with all of their many facets, together and unified. A place where all His creation occupies the same space in everlasting harmony.”

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DEFINING DIGITAL PEDAGOGY Dr. Bonni Stachowiak explains how technology is improving learning and teaching.

(SURF)BOARDROOM ETIQUETTE Dr. Jim Walz teaches students how a cultural pastime turned into an international business.

CREATIVITY IN CARE Vanguard seeks new ways to care for each student’s diverse and distinct needs.

LOVE THY NEIGHBORS Students travel to local ministries to bless those in need.

PROACTIVE JUSTICE Live2Free students travel to the nation’s capitol on a mission to end human trafficking.

A CENTER FOR COMMUNIDAD Dr. Itzel Calleja-Macias on relaunching the Jesse Miranda Center for Hispanic Leadership.

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D E F I N I N G D I G I TA L P E D A G O G Y

BY DEVON JOHNSON How do students collaborate with

bringing more learning into the

educators outside the classroom?

digital environment are stewarding

How do educators remain

productivity that is more conducive

innovative in an ever-changing

to their lifestyle.”

digital age? Taking a moment to talk tech, Dr. Bonni Stachowiak, director of teaching excellence and digital pedagogy at Vanguard University, explains three ways technology influences how students, faculty and staff explore education together.

Moving from physical classrooms and handwritten tests to seemingly less personal online video chats and discussion boards may appear to be a step in the wrong direction; however, it has opened up even more productivity by allowing

“Technology can really bring it

students to prioritize within their

all together. When our faculty

busy schedules and have access

consistently use our Learning

to assignments, discussion boards

Management System, Canvas,

and other learning resources from

even 10% of the time, all of

wherever they are and whenever

their learning is in one place,”

their schedule allows.

Stachowiak says. “Students and faculty who are working on

Finally, Stachowiak mentions the relational approach that digital

Stachowiak asserts that digital

pedagogy provides for faculty and

pedagogy also is essential for

students alike. The use of online

learning because it offers an

tools such as discussion boards,

invitation to collaborate.

Flipgrid and Quizlet allow students and faculty to stay connected in

DID YOU KNOW?

the classroom and on the go. “I

long before we did,” Stachowiak

was watching a video response

says about helping educators utilize

from one of my students and

tools students are finding online.

noticed she looked different, so

“When students play games in

I immediately messaged her ’I

the class on their mobile devices

know this is kind of silly, but did

to reinforce key concepts, it’s the

you get a new pair of glasses? She

funniest thing because it’s like I’m

replied ‘Yes! I just bought them,’”

not there … they’re engaged with

Stachowiak recalls. “It’s these little

their devices, but they’re also totally

things that reinforce the mentoring

engaged with each other.”

relationships that faculty get to

Encouraging students to play these games is also a form of retrieval

experience with students and for which Vanguard is known.”

practice, which allows students to focus on recalling information and building neural connections.

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(SURF) BOARDROOM ETIQUETTE

BY DEVON JOHNSON

A Hawaii native, Dr. Jim Walz prefers teaching barefoot on the sand with a surfboard under his arm than in a traditional classroom.

Walz, a professor and chair of the Business

Looking at how California, specifically, has

department at Vanguard University, came to

barreled into this now trendy industry in such

California just as surfing began to drop in on the

a short time is an indicator for how crucial

action sports market. Walz and his colleagues have

it is for Vanguard students to have first-hand

been working on a series of co-curricular courses

understanding of the market influence.

that involve the business of action sports and how Vanguard students can have a positive impact within the sports industry culture.

“My goal isn’t necessarily to see my students be involved in surf culture, although many of them like the idea of action sports, but I want them to

“We’re looking at a particular culture that has

recognize and identify the growth of an industry

grown out of an individual sport and we’re

so that they can actually take the same principles

seeing how that sport has influenced culture.”

they learn in this class and apply them to other

Walz says since the class started, his students are

kinds of cultural anomalies,” said Walz.

spending more time outside the classroom and participating in beach cleanups and touring surf museums on class days.

Walz believes that equipping students to be innovative thinkers and influential Christcentered leaders will have a positive impact in

The business of surfing has shifted since the early

modern business models. Walz is encouraged by

50s and 60s when early surf companies consisted

the participation and passion his students have

of shaping surfboards in garages. As part of the

for surfing “not because they’re wanting to be

course, Walz takes the time to show his students

enveloped by surf culture, but because they want

some of these local smaller surf shops to see how

to come in and bring Christ into that culture.”

much the industry has grown and shifted.

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C R E AT I V I T Y IN CARE

BY MELANIE VOGEL

With serving students at the heart of the institution’s mission and vision, Vanguard University consistently seeks new ways to care for each student’s diverse and distinct needs. Whether influenced by cultural, religious, familial, or ethnic backgrounds, or by a disability, Vanguard hosts programs, departments and clubs designed to enable each student to learn, worship and fellowship in ways unique to him or her.

C A R E I N LE A R NING Kerry (Cass ’06) Kimble, director of disability services, is dedicated to caring for students with disabilities. She supports, coaches and engages them in their classrooms, in their residence halls and in their extracurricular activities, offering individual accommodations.

“Some students will need additional time on testing, a place to test that is more distraction-free, or a note-taker in class and some students will need an academic success coach,” she said. “[Every accommodation] is different for each type of disability because there is a spectrum of disabilities. That’s very unique to [Vanguard] because we have overarching accommodations, but [they’re] tailored to each student and their learning experience here.”

Kimble also is the creator and staff advisor of Awareness, Boldness, Leadership and Empowerment club, or ABLE. Now in its fourth year, ABLE is committed to educating the community on what it’s like with disabilities and to become an ally for them.

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CARE IN COMMUNIT Y

Vanguard also focuses on spiritually caring for diverse

As an outflow of our Pentecostal heritage, Vanguard has

students. Director of Vanguard’s Institute for Faculty

a strong heritage of diversity and was one of the first

Development Dr. Pete Menjares (’87) highlights the

Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) in the county. It is

importance of diverse chapel programming in the 2017

currently welcoming a “majority minority” student body,

book, Diversity Matters: Race, Ethnicity and the Future

as 62% of incoming freshmen are from underrepresented

of Christian Higher Education. His contribution explores

populations. Educating and empowering students

the importance of offering a variety of chapel and

on how to interact with individuals of differing

spiritual life programs that features the wider Christian

backgrounds is a core goal at Vanguard.

church and honors students’ multicultural backgrounds, a concept to which Vanguard closely adheres.

“We want our students to learn from the mishaps and mess-ups of interacting with people from different

“Our students encounter God in a variety of ways that

backgrounds, be it culture, denominations, social and

reflect their unique personality, culture and religious

economic status, gender, ability, whatever it may be,”

tradition,” said Bryan Rouanzoin (’07, MA ’17),

said Dr. April Harris Akinloye, chief diversity officer.

associate pastor and director of chapel programs.

“We focus on helping students become not just tolerant,

“We try to create chapel experiences that allow each

but inclusive. Vanguard is the place where that training

person to connect with God in a way that honors their

starts and where that concept is demonstrated.”

Christian journey, but also challenges them to explore what worship throughout the whole church looks like— sometimes that means singing in a different language from what they’re accustomed, engaging in new styles of worship and liturgy and exploring spiritual practices unfamiliar to them. We really want to meet them where they’re at and, also, invite them into a larger story within the broader Christian community.”

The Office of Student Engagement encourages cocurricular learning and personal development through intentional student engagement, including clubs and student organizations. Among these—topics include ethnic backgrounds, environmental and humanitarian advocacy and areas of academic study—is First 2 VU, which seeks to provide an atmosphere of inclusion and understanding that supports first-generation college students’ academic growth and personal development.

“Caring for our students is paramount to what we do at Vanguard,” said President Michael J. Beals (’81, MA ’89). “They’re why we exist as an institution and it’s our duty as staff and faculty to provide them an environment in which they are edified, challenged, supported and well

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“I FEEL LIKE GOD HAS GIVEN ME A UNIQUE ABILITY TO CARE FOR THIS POPULATION [OF STUDENTS]. MY MOTHER WAS HARD OF HEARING AND MY FATHER WAS VISUALLY IMPAIRED, SO DISABILITY WAS ALWAYS A PART OF MY LIFE. I’M ABLE TO USE MY EMPATHY AND MY COMPASSION AND MY RESPECT FOR PEOPLE TO CARE WELL FOR THEM AND TO IMPACT THE COMMUNITY.” K E RRY ( C AS S ’ 0 6 ) KI M B L E ,

D IREC T OR O F D ISABILITY SERVICES

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SCENE

BY TESS KELLOGG (SENIOR)

VANGUARD UNIVERSITY DESIRES FOR ITS STUDENTS TO SERVE NOT ONLY TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH, BUT TO IMMEDIATE COMMUNITIES AS WELL. This shines forth particularly in the

and action rather than outright

missions to Mexico and Anaheim

evangelism, according to GEO

sent out by the Global Education

coordinator, Katie Heemstra (’12).

and Outreach (GEO) department

Therefore, this mission focused on

over spring break.

helping prepare the primarily Syrian

The teams, reaching northern Orange County in one

refugees for life in California by providing ESL classes and childcare.

direction and Mexico to the

For senior Aubree Vanderhoeven,

south, partnered with different

a trip to such a local mission field

organizations to take responsibility

contrasted drastically with other

in their own backyards and not

serving experiences she has had.

just in far off countries.

However, she understood the

Daniel Avila (senior), who returned for a second time on the Hands

importance and challenges that would come with it.

Across the Border (HATB) trip to

“This was close to home, though

Mexico, addressed the importance

probably ... the most out of my

of serving locally, even though it

comfort zone trip I’ve been on. And

doesn’t fit the “exotic” feeling many

I’ve traveled nine hours. I don’t even

expect with mission trips.

know, 12, 11 hours to a different

“I think we like to glamorize when

country; so crazy,” she said.

“IT INSPIRED ME TO SEE

you go to other countries all the

At Vanguard, opportunities to help

way across the world and it takes

local people in need extends beyond

you 30 hours to get there. And it’s

spring break. Each freshman is

just brand new. And I feel like a lot

required to complete community

SIDE OF THE WORLD

of people don’t have as deep of [an]

service hours. For freshman Crystal

AND TRY TO MAKE A

appreciation for the fact that there

Peralta, it instilled the possibility to

is another country right below us,”

reach those within arms length, not

DIFFERENCE, BUT RATHER

Avila reflected.

just across nations.

Students in Anaheim partnered

“It inspired me to see that I did not

with Voice of the Refugees to

have to go to the other side of the

assist Christians seeking religious

world and try to make a difference,

asylum in the United States. The

but rather stay here and make a

organization, began by immigrants,

difference at home,” she said.

TO GO TO THE OTHER

STAY HERE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT HOME.” CRYSTAL PERALTA (FRESHMAN)

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EXPLORE

PROACTIVE JUSTICE

BY VIVI GUTIERREZ (FRESHMAN)

Furthering Vanguard University’s

is by pursuing recognition as a Fair

Hinojosa (sophomore) and Kaleigh

vision to cultivate “global

Trade University for Vanguard.

Lawrence (sophomore), received

perspective as seeds of greatness,” and as a response to the biblical call to “Speak out on behalf of the voiceless and for the rights of all who are vulnerable” (Proverbs 31:8-10), members of Vanguard’s anti-trafficking club Live2Free have taken on the mantel of advocating for safer and more ethical work environments in their community.

Housed within the Global Center for Women and Justice and led by students, Live2Free operates beyond campus borders to educate local youth on the issue of modern-day slavery. A creative way Live2Free is

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“Utilizing fair trade and ethically sourced products is one of the best and easiest ways to fight labor

scholarships to attend the Fair Trade Campaigns National Conference in Washington, D.C.

trafficking, especially as students,”

“The opportunity to attend a

said Live2Free President Jasmine

conference dedicated to [connecting

French (senior). “As shoppers we

like-minded advocates for] Fair

create the demand, but we can

Trade with other national leaders

also use our purchasing power for

that are dedicated to this cause was

good…it brings proactive justice.”

priceless,” said Pena.

One of the group’s members, Samantha Pena (junior), has worked tirelessly for two years to build awareness and increase the number of Fair Trade products on campus. This year, Pena and French, along with fellow Live2Free members Gabriella

FOLLOW VANGUARD’S FAIR TRADE CAMPAIGN AT FAIRTRADECAMPAIGNS.ORG/VANGUARD.

M Y TA K E

A CENTER F O R COMUNIDAD B Y M I R I A M “ Y U L I ” R U B A L C AVA ( J U N I O R )

When Dr. Itzel Calleja-Macias

pursuing a college career, especially

new goal is ensuring they have the

(pictured above with Jesse

when you know little about how

resources they need to graduate

Miranda) was hired as an assistant

American school systems work.

from Vanguard. We do it all—

professor in Vanguard University’s biology department last fall, she expected to dive into a life of research. Beyond her gifts as a scientist, though, God had plans to use Calleja-Macias’ passion for enriching the college experience for Hispanic students at Vanguard.

“I’m honored that Vanguard chose me to champion the Jesse Miranda Center [for Hispanic Leadership]. journey as a Latino student in America to guide students through theirs. There are many challenges in

priorities, but also want to pursue their educational aspirations. One of the biggest ways I navigate the challenges that accompany that is

translate documents into Spanish, help them study for exams, explain financial aid, help them apply for loans and remind them that their dreams are worth pursuing.

by making sure their parents and

It can take time, support and a

families understand Vanguard, our

variety of resources to make their

academic programs and policies and

dreams a reality. Many students

the heart behind who we are.

nearly reach the point of giving up,

When the Center first started, its key focus was bringing Hispanic students to Vanguard. Now that we’re regularly welcoming new Hispanic students each year, our

not because they weren’t willing to work hard, but because they don’t have a step to take next. Through the Center, we’re guiding them to their next step.”

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Hispanic students have cultural

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1960s

1980s

BRADFORD ROSENQUIST (’68) and wife Carol

Perry Hamilton (’83) currently serves as pastor of local

are enjoying life in the city that has been named the

outreach and pre-teen ministries at Mission Hills Church.

“nicest city in the USA,” Gallatin, TN. Their three adult

Located in Mission Viejo, CA, the church made headlines

children—including eight grandchildren—all live in

for its innovative drive-through prayer service benefitting

nearby Nashville and visit often. Although Bradford did

the local community. Perry, who serves on the Vanguard

not marry a Vanguard girl, he thanks the girls of SCC

University Alumni Board, shares his enthusiasm for

for their encouragement, which enabled him to have a

Vanguard with his children, JOSH HAMILTON (’11)

wonderful marriage of 44 years.

and KATIE (HAMILTON ’12) LEE. Perry and his wife, JUDY (ASMUTH ’84), reside in Laguna Hills, CA.

JACK DUNIGAN (’69) was only able to attend one year at Southern California College (as Vanguard was

1990s

then known). He went on to pursue a 30-year career as church planter with a leadership development ministry to the Navajo Nation under the mantel of Leadership Ministries Inc. His experiences in Arizona, Utah and New Mexico were instrumental in developing the church planting model that Jack introduced in Cuba and which is still in use to this day. Now retired, Jack spends time writing and providing leadership development materials to nearly 300,000 readers in the US, Canada, India, Cambodia, Vietnam and more. You can follow his current endeavors on ThePracticalLeader.com.

JENNIFER FETTERS (’97) is engaged to marry Michael Campbell, US Navy Veteran, in July. She has accepted a position with the Washington State Legislature, an outgrowth of the 20 years she dedicated to higher education administration with Northwest University and Bellevue College.

Governor Eric Greitens of Missouri has appointed DANA (CROWELL ’97) LOPEZ to the State Foster Care and Adoption Board. Dana cofounded Dogwood Ranch, a non-profit organization which provides long-term services for at-risk foster youth and is also a member of the Foster Adopt Parent Advisory Board. She currently resides with her husband, Brian and their children Hailey (24), Keziah (8) and Sammy Jo (6) in Ozark, MO. To join the Dogwood Ranch Prayer Team, or to learn more about Dana’s unique ministry

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Dunnigan with Navajo Nation leaders

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visit dogwoodranch.org.

CLASS NOTES

2000s TROY (’00) AND CITA (MONTEMAYOR ’01) TAYLOR, along with their three children, Isaac, Asher and Reagan, are AGWM missionaries to the Southern Philippines. Currently itinerating throughout the United States, they enjoy sharing their experiences directing a college scholarship and mentoring program that serves the poorest of the poor and unreached people groups. For details visit: Facebook.com/Taylor5Fire.

MEGAN (GODFREY ’02) EVERS is in her 15th year of teaching high school math. Her husband, Justin and his twin brother just opened their 10th athletic club in northern Indiana: Eastlake Athletic Clubs.

WILLIAM AND STACIE (HODGES ’04) DOWNING ’04 live in Murrieta, CA with their threeyear old son, Xavier. They recently helped plant a church in Menifee, CA. Bill works as an Audio/Visual Field Engineer, while Stacie serves as Director of Children’s Creative Arts Ministry at their church. They are thankful for God’s blessings both from their time at VU and all the years after.

HANNAH BRAGE (’09) is enjoying time with her husband of 7 years, Josh, and their son, JJ (3). The couple resides in Lakewood, CO, where Hannah runs a small daycare business and is looking forward to what the new year will bring.

SEAN KAPPAUF (’09) is the teaching pastor at Capo Beach Church in Capistrano Beach, CA. Inspired by a 2013 visit to meet the child he sponsored in El Salvador, Sean, along with his wife Kelsey (Runge ’11) Kappauf, founded One ATTA Time. This nonprofit organization provides short and long term life essentials to children who are dying from preventable diseases worldwide, with a focus on water filtration. The couple reside in Dana Point with their two children, Sawyer (3) and Oliver (1). For more information on their work, visit oneattatime.org.

2010s ERIC DUECK (’11) is a career missionary in a sensitive country in Eurasia. He is part of a Live Dead team working to plant the church amongst unreached people groups— people who have never once heard the Gospel message—many of whom are from Muslim backgrounds. Please pray for Holy Spirit strength, wisdom and empowerment for Eric and his team. Pray for open hearts to receive the Good News. Ask God if He would send you to join Eric’s team, or to another unreached region of the world.

Connect with Eric at s1.ag.org/dueck or learn more about Live Dead at www.livedead.org.

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DARREN (’06) and his wife ALEXANDRA (HODGES ’07) ROUANZOIN are the founding pastors of The Garden Church in Long Beach, CA, where Vanguard Professor Bill Dogterem, D.Min. also serves as care pastor. They are joined in their service by Brooke (Hodges ’09) Kwon, director of operations and communications and by Worship Pastor Faith (Wecker ’11) Dunsterville. With God’s blessing, the congregation has grown from 20 people in 2009 more than 800 today, with church plants in Culver City, CA and Chihuahua, Mexico. You can learn more about The Garden Church and its ministries at www.garden.church.

JOSH HOUSTON (’08, MA ’12), lead pastor at CityReach Church Los Angeles, has authored a new book, The Abiding Life, available through Amazon.

He and his wife AMANDA (AHRENBERG ’09) HOUSTON live in Los Angeles with their two children.

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JEFFREY CAMPBELL-SMITH (’12) recently accepted the position of Student Ministries Director at Baseline Community Church. He and his family are very excited for this next step in ministry and joining a new church family!

J U ST M A R R IED LAUREN (WALKER ’07) MASCARO recently tied the knot with Tyler Mascaro on December 12, 2017 on the beach in San Diego, CA. Lauren and Tyler live in Oceanside and Lauren commutes to Vanguard where she continues to serve as the Vanguard Women’s Soccer Associate Head Coach.

Having recently graduated from CalArts with his MFA, PRESTON BUTLER III (’14) played the lead in Gem of the Ocean at South Coast Repertory, one of the nation’s leading regional theaters. Preston just returned from Europe where he toured with the world premiere of a new play called, FORE!. Engaged to CHRISTINE CORREA (’16) this past March, he is now headed to star in The Royale at Cleveland Playhouse where he will portray one of the greatest boxers of all-time, Jack Johnson.

LORENA (VASQUEZ ’15) married Eric Hoffman in August 2017 in San Diego, CA. She recently completed her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University in December 2017. The Vasquezes reside in Laguna Niguel, CA with their dog, Roxy.

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After graduating from UC San Diego with her MFA in acting, KIMBERLY MONKS (’15) won the 2018 SheWrites national playwriting competition, presented

by Playwrights’ Center of Minneapolis and Atlanta’s Working Title Playwrights. As part of the award, Kim was flown out to Atlanta’s Synchronicity Theatre for a staged reading and workshop of her play Hands of Color. She currently resides in La Jolla, CA.

To CHRISTIAN (’10) AND KELLY (FECHTER ’10) KAYSEN, of San Juan Capistrano, CA: a son, Wesley True, born on 11/7/17. He joins his brother, Porter (4). Christian is a wedding photographer and Kelly is blessed to be a stay-at-home mom.

IN M EM O RY BEVERLY GRANER, CLASS OF (’73), went home to the Lord on April 10, 2018.

VERNON S. HAEGG (’76) went to walk with the Lord on April 7, 2016.

RUTH ELISABETH KEITH (’82) passed away on July 1, 2010.

SEND US YOUR PHOTOS! WE’D LOVE TO SHOWCASE PICTURES OF YOUR NEW BABY, WEDDING OR ANNIVERSARIES IN CLASS NOTES. EMAIL YOUR PHOTOS TO ALUMNI@VANGUARD.EDU.

CLASS NOTES

A L U M N I AWA R D W I N N E R S Honoring four graduates whose contributions enhance the University at the local, state, national or international levels, the 37th Annual Vanguard University Alumni Awards highlight the difference Vanguard graduates are making in the world.

APRIL BJORNSTAD (’94)

ALYSIA RUIZ (’11)

ALUMNI OF THE YEAR

YOUNG ALUMNI OF THE YEAR

JASON (’88) AND CINDEE (LARSON ’86) FRENN

APRIL BJORNSTAD majored

In 2014, ALYSIA RUIZ became

in finance at Vanguard before

the youngest Vanguard alumna

Missionaries since 1990, JASON

continuing on to her MBA at

ever to win an Emmy for her

AND CINDEE FRENN organize

the Kellogg Graduate School of

work on the wildly popular Ellen

citywide campaigns through Power

Management at Northwestern

DeGeneres Show (for “Outstanding

to Change. Together, they have

University. Professionally, she spent

New Approaches”). As the Digital

held more than 75 international

11-years as a corporate finance

Producer, she had a part to play in

outreaches where over 600,000

consultant for Ernst & Young,

the famous “Ellen Oscars selfie”

people have made first-time

before leading the Mergers and

that swept the nation. Aly, who now

decisions for Christ – including

Acquisitions teams at both Applied

works for Lionsgate as the Senior

50,000 children. Cindee is

Materials and Sybase. Now at

Social Media Manager of Theatrical

pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy

Microsoft, April leads the finance

Marketing, is responsible for many

in Intercultural Studies at the

team and supports the in-house

of the successful web assets on

Assemblies of God Theological

Intellectual Property Group. She is

EllenTV.com and managed all of

Seminary. Jason has authored

responsible for strategic and long

Ellen’s social media. She currently

several bestselling books, including

term planning, management of IP

resides in Sherman Oaks, CA.

The Seven Prayers God Always

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

acquisitions, equity investments

Answers and hosts an evangelistic

and licensing deals and financial

radio program on with a listening

controllership. She lives in Seattle,

audience of 1,000,000 people

WA, with her husband Shakil

across North America and Northern

Haroon and their daughter, Juliette.

Mexico. The Frenns reside in Aliso CELINA (’13), CHANEL (’15) and JAZMIN (’17).

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R ECEN T CERT IF ICAT IO NS

DR. DARREN L. HOLMES

DR. BONNI STACHOWIAK completed Essentials of

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Quality Course

and Biochemistry

Teaching and Instructional Practice Scorecard.

Areas of Specialization: Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Device and Health, Wellness and

IN M EM O RY

Nutrition. BS University of Oregon; PhD University of Nevada, Reno.

FACULT Y P UB LICAT IO N S

MARY AHLBERG WILSON, faculty emerita, died this past Christmas morning, peacefully and surrounded by family. She is survived by her husband, John and their daughters Amy (Wilson

DR. ALEX LIN, Assistant Professor and Chair of Liberal Studies, co-authored “Ethnic Cultural Features

’92) Molstad and Christine (Wilson MA ’98) Olson, as well as their son-

in Organized Activities: Relations to Latino Adolescents’

in-law, Gregory Olson (’93). A memorial service was held

Activity Experiences and Parental Involvement,”

on December 30 at Irvine Presbyterian Church. Both

published in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence.

Mary and John joined Vanguard’s faculty in 1989. John taught history while Mary enjoyed a 20-year tenure in the

DR. GARY TYRA, Professor of Biblical

library, including four as head librarian. She was beloved

and Practical Theology, published

by faculty and students alike.

Getting Real: Pneumatological Realism and the Spiritual, Moral and Ministry Formation of Contemporary Christians, which makes the argument that the recovery of a robust, fully Trinitarian, realist rather than non-realist doctrine of the Holy Spirit is necessary if the functional deism at work in many contemporary evangelical and Pent-evangelical churches is to be displaced by a more biblically-informed, Christhonoring, Spirit-empowered Christian discipleship.

Dr. Tyra also has an article, “Karl Barth and the

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Preaching,” published on preachingtoday.com.

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NOTE S

DR. MICHAEL HANNA, Assistant professor of Psychology, along with four Vanguard students, attended the 47th Annual Society for Neuroscience (SFN) conference DR. RICHARD ISRAEL, Professor of

in Washington, D.C. in November 2017. They presented a

Old Testament, presented “Roots of

poster that dealt with addiction and memory and shared

Pentecostal Spirituality from Mount

the results of their research project during SURP (Summer

Sinai” as part of the Lewis Wilson

Undergraduate Research Program) in summer of 2017.

Institute for Pentecostal Studies on February 23, 2018. At Mt. Sinai, God instructed Moses to build a sanctuary for God to inhabit. The tent has three different names in Hebrew that align with God’s desire for relationship with the people of God. The themes for what they offer for a

DR. FRANK MACCHIA, Professor of Systematic Theology, presented a paper, “Baptism in the Holy Spirit-and-Fire: Luke’s Implicitly Pneumatological Theory of Atonement,” at the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) and the American Academy of Religion (AAR) in November 2017.

Pentecostal Spirituality were explored.

DR. ANNETTE CALLIS, Associate Professor of Nursing and Dr. Mary

An ADJUNCT SPRING TRAINING session was

Wickman, Professor of Nursing and

conducted on February 12, 2018. Adjunct faculty

interim Dean of Graduate Programs,

participated in discussions on “Faith, Identity and Sense of

attended an Invitational Workshop on

Belonging: Caring for the Souls of Diverse Millennials,” with

Writing Self-Studies in Washington,

Dr. Elizabeth Powell and Dr. Pete Menjares, plus Canvas training by Dr. Bonni Stachowiak and Dr. Elizabeth Powell.

D.C. in October 2017 as part of the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a

DR. ELIZABETH POWELL, Chair of Undergraduate

nationally recognized accrediting agency for baccalaureate

Psychology and Faculty Fellow, and DR. PETE MENJARES

and graduate nursing programs. The workshop provided

(’87), Senior Director, Institute for Faculty Development

information and guidance to faculty who are engaged in the

presented “Faith, Identity and Sense of Belonging: Caring

self-study process for Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

for the Souls of Diverse Millennials“ at Vanguard in January

program at Vanguard, which gained CCNE accreditation in

2018, at the CCCU International Forum in Grapevine, TX

2013. Vanguard is due for re-accreditation in Fall 2018.

in February 2018, then at the SCORR Conference at Biola

DR. ITZEL CALLEJA-MACIAS,

University also in February 2018.

Assistant Professor of Biology,

DR. DIANA AVANS, Professor of

participated in the 31st Annual

Kinesiology, traveled to the United

Conference of the Hispanic Association

Kingdom for the British Association

of Colleges and Universities (HACU),

of Sport and Exercise Sciences

as well as the SACNAS 2017 National Diversity in STEM Conference in

and European Federation of Sport Psychologists in November 2017.

October 2017. The HACU conference focused on methods

A student-research collaboration

for providing both culturally and academically relevant

(poster presentation) featuring the work of two Vanguard

support to Vanguard’s Hispanic student population. Dulce

graduates now pursuing medical school and athletic

Campos (senior), a Vanguard Biology student, traveled

training was presented.

with Dr. Macias for the SACNAS conference to present her research project, “Genotyping of transgenic mice model

DR. SEON CHUN-BURBANK, Assistant Professor

for Alzheimer’s.”

and Chair of Early Childhood Education, School for Professional Studies, presented a paper, “Meaningful

DR. TARA SIRVENT, Professor of Biology and Associate

Intergenerational (IG) Activities in Early Childhood

Dean of STEM; Director, Academic Writing and Research

Classrooms,” at the 2017 NAEYC (National Association

Office; and Project Director, Title V Grant, presented

for the Education of Young Children) Annual Conference

“Pursuing Federal Funding for Students and Faculty

in Atlanta, GA in November 2017.

Initiatives for Minority Serving Institutions” at the CCCU International Forum in Grapevine, TX.

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