Spring 2010 - Crandall University

A PUBLICATION FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF CRANDALL UNIVERSITY
Spring 2010
Volume 22 - Edition 1 www.crandallu.ca
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Convocation
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Future Foundations - P 12
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From the
President’s Desk
Dr. Brian MacArthur
This edition of the Growing Edge reaches you at a time
when the University is in the midst of major changes and
advancements. Initiatives in progress over several years are
converging to create a new wave of synergy as the University
moves to the next level in its mission of transforming lives
through “quality university education firmly rooted in the
Christian faith.”
On Saturday, May 1, degrees were awarded for the first
time in the name of Crandall University. The Crandall University Act, 2010 was granted Royal Assent by Lieutenant-Governor
Graydon Nicholas in the New Brunswick Legislature on Friday,
April 16, 2010. The Lieutenant-Governor was then present for
the morning Convocation ceremony on May 1 to witness the
first degrees being granted in the name of Crandall University.
Throughout the day the Chancellor of the University, Mr. H.
Jack Stultz, conferred 156 degrees on deserving graduates
who had met all the requirements. As well, 16 certificates
were awarded in Literacy Education, Christian Foundations,
and Youth Leadership. It was a wonderful day of celebration as
students were acknowledged for their success. We thank God
for the opportunity we’ve had to invest in the life and future of
each graduate.
With the changing of the University’s name now official
and complete, the ABU era becomes another precious chapter in the development of the mission of the University. In the
same way as alumni are quick to note they attended UBBTS or
ABC, others will proudly identify with ABU. We are grateful for
God’s providence over sixty years as the University of today
consistently emerged from each era of growth.
Those graduating this spring have had opportunity to see
the future of the University emerge in front of them. This has
been a year of construction. The new academic building has
literally risen from the ground since last September. It almost
doubles the space of our existing building and will allow
student enrolment to grow to over 1000. The new facilities
will be open by September 1 of this year to welcome returning
students and the Class of 2014.
The University has been pursuing membership in the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC). We
are encouraged that the process is continuing to move forward and we are very hopeful that we may have an important
announcement to make before the end of 2010. Membership
in the AUCC will confirm to many the quality of education
Crandall offers and will also help with international student
recruitment.
A new name, a new building, a new level of recognition –
all will contribute to the continuing growth of the University as
we strive to become one of the strongest Christian universities
in the world.
Growth does not occur without cost. Crandall is a faith
venture dependent on God’s goodness and the generosity
of many supporters. As a recipient of this magazine you have
interest in the mission and progress of the University. I need
your help as we strive to conclude our fiscal year-end at June
30 with our books balanced. The responses we receive in
June will literally determine the outcome. We are also inviting
people to make a special commitment to the capital campaign
so that Crandall University will be available to students in the
future who are seeking their post-secondary education at an
institution that holds to this standard in Christ – Colossians
1:18b – “that in all things He might have the preeminence.”
Dr. Brian MacArthur
President, Crandall University
Cover Photo: Bethany Lipscombe and Alisha O’Reilly
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Leadership Awards
The Crandall University Leadership Award was created
by the University’s Senate as a way to acknowledge Christian
Leaders from all ‘walks’ of life who have made contributions locally, nationally and internationally. This year the University was
pleased to present three Leadership Awards.
The first award was presented at the morning convocation
to Dr. Margaret Findley Munro. Margaret was born in Toronto
where after graduating high school she became a Registered
Nurse.
Dr. Margaret Munro
Following a year of staff nursing, Margaret enrolled in a one
year diploma course at the University of Toronto. She then
returned to Peterborough for two years as a clinical instructor
before entering the University of Toronto to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, graduating in 1963. From Toronto she
moved to Saskatoon where for three years she taught simultaneously in the diploma and degree nursing programs at the University of Saskatchewan.
She earned a Master of Education degree at the University
of Minnesota and in 1967 accepted a position on the Faculty
of Nursing at the University of Toronto. For thirteen years she
taught at various levels in the four year nursing program, the
three year post-RN programs, as well as the master of nursing
program. In 1976, Margaret was granted a sabbatical leave to
complete a Ph.D. in Education at the University of Michigan in
Ann Arbor. She returned to Toronto to begin her first round of
post-doctoral research in which she developed and used written
simulations of clinical situations to test and measure differences
in clinical problem solving skills. In January 1981, she became the
Associate Dean of Nursing at the University of Calgary. During
her time at the University of Calgary, Dr. Munro was invited to
spend her 1987 sabbatical year in England as a visiting professor
in the Division of Nursing Studies at the University of Surrey.
Dr. Munro moved to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island in
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ing program for the University of Prince Edward Island. Margaret was appointed the Founding Dean of the School of Nursing
in January 1992 and the first class was enrolled the following
September. She continued in this position until her retirement in
1997. In 2000, Dr. Munro published a book entitled “Forward in
Faith” to chronicle its development.
Margaret was raised in a home that practiced faithful church
attendance, thus giving her a Scriptural foundation for life. Her
faith has been evidenced in her professional work as well as
involvement in church and community. In her local congregation, First Baptist Church of Charlottetown, she has served as
a Deacon, Chair of the Board and Sunday School teacher. She
served a three-year term on the Board of Governors of Crandall
University.
The second and third Leadership awards were presented at
the afternoon convocation. The first to be presented was to Tennyson Arnold Walker. Tennyson was born in Moncton and raised
in the Parkton area of the city. His early years of education took
place at the Parkton School in his neighborhood and then at
Moncton High School, graduating in June of 1944. Following high
school, Tennyson completed the one-year Accounting Certificate
program at Oulton’s Business College.
Shortly after graduating from Oulton’s, Tennyson was interviewed by the President of Lounsbury Company Limited for a
position in the Moncton-based accounting office. In 1948, he was
transferred to Campbellton, New Brunswick where he assumed
Mr.Tennyson Walker
a new position as Lounsbury’s Office Manager and served diligently in this capacity for fifteen years, In 1963, he was transferred back to Moncton in conjunction with his appointment to
Lounsbury’s Board of Directors and his election as the company’s Secretary/Treasurer. Then, in 1979, Mr. Walker was chosen
by the Board of Directors to be President, being entrusted with
the responsibility of 621 employees spread over 27 branches.
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Under his leadership Lounsbury expanded and grew, symbolized
in part by the moving of the Moncton dealership and furniture
store to new locations where they continue to exist and prosper.
Upon his retirement in 1994, Tennyson was awarded a certificate
of recognition for his 60 years of dedication to the betterment
of Lounsbury Company Limited.
Despite his hectic schedule and work commitments
throughout his career, Tennyson was equally involved in and committed to supporting positive initiatives within his community
and church. He has been involved in the Rotary, Gideons International of Canada, the Pregnancy Resource Centre of Moncton,
and on the board of various organizations, including the Kenneth
Spencer Memorial Home and the Atlantic Baptist Foundation. In
addition to these commitments, Tennyson has been a humble and
quiet philanthropist to many not-for-profit organizations within
the city and beyond, including Crandall University.
Tennyson’s commitment to his home church of Highfield
Street Baptist is apparent and he is a Lifetime Honourary Deacon. He has been married to his wife, Hilda, for over 60 years,
and they are proud parents of one son, Bill, and five cherished
grandchildren. One of his greatest gifts to Crandall University
has been to encourage his grandchildren to consider attending
the University as students, and four have chosen to follow his
counsel and enroll.
The second award was presented to Archibald Duncan
McLean. Archie was born in Toronto, Ontario but due to his
family relocating from time to time he called Ottawa, Ontario;
Cambridge, Ontario; and Brandon, Manitoba all home at some
point during his childhood and adolescent years. When he finished high school his next stop was Wilfrid Laurier University in
Waterloo, Ontario where he completed a Bachelor of Business
Administration Honours degree, graduating in 1964.
Immediately following graduation, Archie attained a managerial position with Coutts Hallmark. The following year, he
accepted a position with Quaker Oats as their New Product
Development Director. He later was promoted to Marketing
Director, a position he held until he accepted a role with McCain Foods Limited in 1972. Thus began a 13-year relationship,
which included advancements to Vice-President of Marketing,
Senior Vice-President, and finally, in 1992, he became President.
The strong leadership demonstrated by Mr. McLean while with
McCain Foods resulted in him being invited to become CEO and
Vice-Chairman at Maple Leaf Foods Limited in 1995. This appointment also included the Executive Chair position for Canada
Bread Limited. He maintained these two senior level positions
until his retirement in 1998.
During his career, and even after his decision to step out of
the formal work environment, Mr. McLean has been involved on
numerous boards and has assumed the role of Chair in many of
them. Some of these institutions and companies include Canadi-
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an Frozen Food Association, Food Institute of Canada, Canadian
Food Processor Association, University of New Brunswick Business Advisory Council, and Youth for Christ. Other organizations
where he continues to contribute his experience and expertise
as the Board Chair or Director include Tyndale University College and Seminary, Transport for Christ, Nation at Prayer, Give
& Go Prepared Foods,Visionledd, BWS Steel Fabrication, and
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship of Canada, to name just a few.
Since 1972, Archie and his wife, Kathleen, have made their
home in Woodstock, New Brunswick. They have been blessed
with six children – three boys and three girls – who in turn have
contributed 17 very special grandchildren to the family dynamic.
Another precious dimension within the life of Archie
McLean is his faith in Christ. Many faith challenges have occurred
since he gave his life to Christ, to the point that, in his early thirties, he faced a time when he had to re-establish his priorities
and re-connect with God’s call on his life. He speaks of this time
in his life as re-discovering “what’s important and what isn’t.” To
this day he emphasizes the need to always give God the glory in
any endeavour, great or small.
One of the many expressions of Archie’s faith that has manifested over the years has been his generous spirit and his desire
to be a blessing to others just as he has experienced blessings
within his life, whether professionally or personally. Those who
know him speak of the many quiet acts of kindness that he has
extended to others who need help or support. In addition to
these more subtle and quiet expressions of his faith, Archie has
been in demand as a speaker to myriad Christian groups across
all denominations. He has also been a teacher of an adult Bible
study class for over two decades and has served his Presbyterian
denomination through such involvements as chairing the Atlantic
Presbyterian Men for over a decade.
Crandall University was pleased to recognize and honour these individuals with the conferring if its 2010 Leadership
Awards.
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Convocation Day
Proud parents, families, faculty and staff gathered on May
1, 2010 to celebrate and commend the first graduating class of
Crandall University. Lillianne Doucet spoke on behalf of her fellow
Education graduates. In her Valedictorian speech, Lillianne quotes,
“Sure, I dreamt of marrying Prince William and never having to work
a day in my life but, sadly, the pull of education was stronger than
our love for each other.” Female plumbers, the first woman to walk
on the moon, or even a marine biologist; so many dreams - but why
teaching? Taylor Mali (a teacher-turned poet) said it best according
to Lillianne when he asked “What do teachers make?”
You want to know what I make?
I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could.
I make kids wonder.
I make them question.
I make them criticize.
I make them apologize and mean it.
I make them write, write, write.
And then I make them read.
I make them show all their work in Math.
And hide it on their final drafts in English.
I make them understand that if you got brains then you follow your heart and if someone ever tries to judge you by what you make, you tell them: “I make a difference, what about you?”
Lillianne challenged her fellow graduates to think of the teachers who have made a difference in their lives. Lillianne quotes, “My
teachers taught me to read, write, add, subtract, divide and multiply.
They taught me that science is more than facts; it’s about exploring
the world around us. They
taught me to throw a
ball and catch it, to shoot
a basket and make it.
They taught me that “re”
follows “do” and “fa” precedes “so”. They taught
me that, sometimes,
making mistakes is a good
thing. They taught me
that everyone deserves
to be loved, no matter
what. And that sharing
is a very noble virtue.
They taught me how to
treat my friends and my
enemies. But, most of
all, they taught me that
Lillianne Doucet
life itself is a lesson and
that we never stop being
students.”
Lillianne leaves her fellow Education graduates with the challenge of always being students and encouraging words from Ms.
Frizzell from the Magic School Bus: “Take chances, make mistakes
and get messy!”
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Jonathan Dunnett delivered the Valedictorian speech on
behalf of his fellow Bachelor of Arts, Business and Science students.
Jonathan shared stories of his favourite professors and classmates
in a trip down memory lane. He quotes, “We’ve had opportunities
to achieve things that we thought perhaps we’d never do.” Getting
through a hard or disagreeable class or simply a class at 8:30 am.
Jonathan had some more interesting experiences - he was lucky
enough to teach Dr. MacArthur how to play rock, paper, scissors at
the Spring Banquet.
Jonathan ensured his fellow graduates that there is always hope,
(and it’s always good
to have a stick of dynamite around when you
need it, too). Jonathan
reminded his clasmates
not to let business in
life get in the way of
what really matters.
What really matters is
family, friends, learning
and experience. We
will continue to learn
through each individual
experience in our lives,
and sometimes we will
learn things together.
Jonathan Dunnett
Jonathan and Lillianne’s
speeches challenged
those in attendence to
keep learning, and through learning, experience new things and have
the opportunity to show other people how to be students for the
rest of their lives, too. The University experience offers so much
more than just academic learning; it shapes each and every individual
into people who have lived and learned and will continue on in the
world.
In Jonathan’s words, “As we move on with our lives, we all
have passions and skills which God has given us. Though we are but
fallible human beings, we can use those passions and skills to impact
the world before us.You can make a difference in your world. It
might be by serving someone lunch who does not have. It might
be taking five minutes and listening to someone who needs to talk.
It might be stocking the shelves the best they’ve ever been done.
So, carefully consider the arbitrary; you may find upon examination
they are not so. Sometimes life may seem overwhelming. Sometimes
circumstances will seem too much to bear. If you ever find yourself
there, consider the words of Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20:12,” We
do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you.”
On behalf of Lillianne Doucet and Jonathan Dunnett,
Thank you.
Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2010.
by Melissa Moore
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Carol Thorne
Carol Ann Thorne, born on October
31, 1944, grew up in the beautiful farming
community of Midland, New Brunswick.
Blessed with three siblings, supportive
Christian parents, and kindly Christian
grandparents, Carol was nurtured
not only in a loving family but also by
members of the Keirsteadville United
Baptist Church, where as a youngster she
involved herself in the youth programs
offered.
After completing high school, Carol
wished to enroll in an x-ray technician
program, only available to her through
the Ottawa Civic Hospital, but requiring
completion of grade 13. In the fall of
1963, Carol enrolled at the United
Baptist Bible Training School in Moncton,
where she completed grades 13 and
14. AT UBBTS she came under the
influence of teacher Samuel Rosselet,
who instilled in her a love for languages.
After completing her courses, Carol
transferred to Gordon College, where
she obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree
in Modern Foreign Languages with a
major in French and a minor in German.
During an additional year at Gordon,
Carol’s interest was piqued by Wycliffe
Bible Translators, leading her to attend
the Summer Institute of Linguistics at
the University of North Dakota. In
1967, she accepted teaching positions at
UBBTS and Harrison Trimble High School.
While teaching, she studied at night and
in the summer, earning her Bachelor
of Education degree in 1972 from the
University of New Brunswick.
In June 1972, sensing God’s continued
call in her life, Carol left her teaching
position at Harrison Trimble High School
to enroll in Wycliffe’s six month jungle
training camp, a requirement before
settlement in French speaking West Africa.
Further French language studies then
aided the completion of an undergraduate
degree at the Sorbonne in Paris, before
finally arriving in Cameroon in 1974 to
L-R: H. Jack Stultz, Chancellor, Dr. Carol Thorne, Award Recipient, Gilda Ryder,
Director of Development and Alumni Relations, Dr. Brian MacArthur, President
begin translation of the New Testament
into the Tikar language.
Masters studies in Paris during her
furlough year in 1977 progressed into
doctoral studies that were completed
at the Sorbonne in 1986. Finishing her
portion of the Tikar translation, Carol
returned to New Brunswick in 1988 to
join the faculty at Atlantic Baptist College
to teach Linguistics and French. Further
evidence of God’s love and leading in
Carol’s life was the gift of marriage to
Raymond Thorne in 1994. Beyond her teaching career, Carol
continues to be an instrumental leader
within the Alliance Française de Moncton.
In 2004, the Ambassador of France to
Canada awarded Carol one of his nation’s
most prestigious honours, the “Purple
Legion,” in recognition of her personal
and professional efforts in support of
French language and culture. On another
front, Carol has given stellar leadership
for nearly two decades to planning and
overseeing the UBBTS1960-1964 reunion
gatherings.
Given to honor an alumnus for
exemplary accomplishments and service,
and to encourage and challenge other
alumni to greater efforts and service,
the Distinguished Alumni Award was
presented on the 30th day of April, 2010
to Dr. Carol A. Thorne.
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H Blaine Anthony, Moncton, NB
Trent C Bacon, Saint John, NB
Ashley Baisley, Moncton, NB
Bonnie Baker, Riverview, NB
Jarrod William Baker, Edmundston, NB
Laura Jayne Baldwin, Miramichi, NB
Ashley Rose Barron, Riverview, NB
Clint M Bateman, Shediac Cape, NB
Jason D Belliveau Wood, Riverview, NB
Serge Bernier, Apohaqui, NB
Jennifer Bourque, Riverview, NB
Kieran John Bowes, Miramichi, NB
Susan Margaret Bowes, Sackville, NB
Matthew Austin Bryan, Miramichi, NB
Molly Ellen Burke, Amherst, NS
Emily Grace Calhoun, Woodstock, NB
Brittany Ann Carter, Amherst, NS
Hannah Jean Casey, St. Stephen, NB
Erin Elizabeth Chapman, Riverview, NB
Charlotte Elizabeth Chestnut, Sussex, NB
Ashley Ann Crossman, Moncton, NB
Leanne Joan Daigle, Riverview, NB
Lillianne Hélène Doucet, Moncton, NB
Crystal Paige Dunham, Moncton, NB
Sarah K Flanagan, Moncton, NB
Christina Fowler, Riverview, NB
Karen E Fraser, Debert, NS
Jock Warren Gemmell, Stratton, ON
*Jennifer Lynn Gopee, Miramichi, NB
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Catherine Margaret Gorman, Fredericton, NB
Jordan Hayden Paul Halliday, Moncton, NB
Trudy Lynn Hodgson, River Philip, NS
Ashley Elizabeth Kelly, Lower Coverdale, NB
Erika Nathalie LeBlanc, Cocagne, NB
Anthony Leger, Riverview, NB
Christopher Allan Leger, Moncton, NB
Julie-Ann Olla Lepper, Tatamagouche, NS
*Bethany Joy Lipscombe, Ammon, NB
Barbara Janet Longaphie, Riverview, NB
Stephanie Marielle Lounder, Moncton, NB
Maria Beth Lynch, Miramichi, NB
Meaghan Eunice MacCormack, Moncton, NB
Margaret Rachel MacKay, Stellarton, NS
Joshua Gordon John MacLeod, Moncton, NB
Nancy Jane MacPhee, Riverview, NB
Shonda Marie MacQuarrie, Moncton, NB
Hillary Ann Manuel, Miramichi, NB
Rosheen McAlevey, Moncton, NB
Timothy McBeath, Hillgrove, NB
Danielle Marie McCurdy, Sussex, NB
Laura Michelle McLean, Miramichi, NB
Carolyn Jean Miller, Sackville, NB
Rebecca Anne Morey, Riverview, NB
Brandice Elizabeth Muise, Oromocto, NB
Jason G Polley, Smiths Creek, NB
*Stephanie Maria Ross, Boundary Creek, NB
Amanda Forsythe Rossiter, Hillsborough, NB
Melinda JE Seldon, Riverview, NB
Jodi Lee Stilwell, Moncton, NB
Timothy William Sullivan, Miramichi, NB
Matt Sweezey, Miramichi, NB
Caroline Jane Toogood, Moncton, NB
Patricia Lynne Tozer, Miramichi, NB
Marianne E Waite, Fredericton, NB
Anita Marie Wallace, Sussex, NB
Sarah Dee White, Fredericton, NB
Christine Elizabeth Windley, Hopewell Cape, NB
Mae Kathleen Wright Chapman, Riverview, NB
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Lise Auffray, Moncton, NB
Kelly Barrieau, Saint John, NB
Timna Marlene Briggs, Moncton, NB
Beth Susanne Cockburn-Savoie, Sackville, NB
Tracey Katherine Harkins, Saint John, NB
Lisa Virginia McElman, Quispamsis, NB
Tina Elta Paige-Acker, Riverview, NB
Sophie Robitaille-Crowley, Rothesay, NB
Bruce Kyle Valanne, Miramichi, NB
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Christine Amy Steeves, Dieppe, NB
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Michael Ryan Philpott, Gander, NL
Shelley Rebecca Sterling, Brooklyn, NS
Adams Archibald Townsend, Wolfville, NS
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Emily M. Little, New Maryland, NB
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Kimberly Ann Bennett, Riverview, NB
Cody Earl Myles Bolton, Dow Settlement, NB
Ashley Margaret Bowser, Dorchester, NB
Sylvia Alison Kristy Brace, Dieppe, NB
Amanda Kathleen Clark, Hartland, NB
Justin Edward Cortes, Miramichi, NB
Gillian Amy Hatfield, Somerville, NB
Kristen LeBlanc, Harmony, NS
Bethany Joy Lipscombe, Ammon, NB
Alisha Nicole O’Reilly, Falmouth, NS
Mary Melissa Peters, Quispamsis, NB
Stephanie Maria Ross, Boundary Creek, NB
Tiffany Martha Shaw, Salisbury, NB
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Andrew Mark Patterson Beckwith, Saint John, NB
Tara Marie Stultz, Riverview, NB
Justin Hilyard Roy Bannister, Elgin, NB
Adrienne Margaret Belliveau, Moncton, NB
Joseph Charles Justin Legendre, Bathurst, NB
Joanne Laura MacArthur, Birch Ridge, NB
Adam Eric Northup, Port Williams, NS
Nicholas Raymond Quesnel, Amherst, NS
L. Janel Willigar, Moncton, NB
Trevor Wilson, Moncton, NB
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Daniel Cooper, Toronto, ON
David George Pike, Corner Brook, NL
Shawn Norman Tait, Moncton, NB
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Darlene Doiron, Dieppe, NB
Jennifer Lynn Gopee, Miramichi, NB
Louise Marie Jardine, Riverview, NB
Christine Elaine LeBlanc, Dieppe, NB
Karolyn Elizabeth McFadden, Moncton, NB
Wanda Helen Smyth, Riverview, NB
Wayne Edward Ward, Sackville, NB
Neil D. Young, Moncton, NB
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Justine Barter, Riverview, NB
Joshua Michael Blizzard, Hampton, NB
Tessa Collette, Moncton, NB
Lawren Ashley Fawcett, Petitcodiac, NB
Jennifer Fredericks, Moncton, NB
Melissa Keays, Escuminac, PQ
Victoria Ashley MacDonald, Moncton, NB
Justin M. Mattatall, Amherst, NS
Chad Allen Mayfield, Sussex, NB
Jesse McGivern, Riverview, NB
Katelyn Irene Meko, Halifax, NS
Amanda Lynne Perrell, Sanford, NC, USA
Shannon Saunders, Fredericton, NB
Meghan Danielle Toups, Eunice, LA, USA
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Tiffany Iris Hamilton, Miramichi, NB
Melissa Dawn Ingalls, Moncton, NB
Jonathan Wallace William Jacquard, Kentville, NS
Vanessa McIntyre, Escuminac, NB
Micah James Trueman, Moncton, NB
Rebekah Wilkinson, Lindsay, NB
Luc Andre Albert, Rexton, NB
Courtney Connors, Campbellton, NB
Jonathan Gerald Statham DiFalco, Salisbury, NB
Jonathan Daniel Dunnett, Moncton, NB
Jessica Marie Gillis, Moncton, NB
Amy Kirsten Jones, Quispamsis, NB
Amy Lynn Keirstead, Moncton, NB
Trent Christian Mutch, Sillikers, NB
Anne Marie Dawn Rushton, Summerside, PE
Mark Gordon Street, London, ON
Krystle Lynn Tribe, Centreville, NB
Atoiya Whinfield, St. John’s, Antigua
B achelor
of
S cience
in
B iology
Jonathan M.C. Budd, Riverview, NB
Julie Elizabeth Mundle, Rexton, NB
C hristian F oundations
C ertificate
Drew MacKay
Y outh L eadership
Ashley Rose Barron, Riverview, NB
Andrew Mark Patterson Beckwith, Saint John, NB
Cody Earl Myles Bolton, Dow Settlement, NB
Gillian Amy Hatfield, Somerville, NB
Tara Marie Stultz, Riverview, NB
Shawn Norman Tait, Moncton, NB
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Dean’s List
Fall 2009 Dean’s List
Kaitlin Adshade
Chelsey Allen
Ashley Atkinson
Vanessa Babineau
Laura Bokma
Diane Bosse
David Bradley
Jonathan Budd
Jillian Burlock
Darlene Chappell
Dianne Churchill
Cynthia Clarke
Angela Cole
Tessa Collette
Shannon Colpitts
Courtney Connors
Jacqueline Cote
Nora Cottrill
Jennifer Cyr
Susanne Daigle
Andrea Doiron
Jonathan Dunnett
Jenny Dymond
Laura Ells
Mary Frances Fogarty
Adrian Forsythe
Jenna Gaudet
Meghan Geauvreau
Heather George
Meaghan Gilbert
Tracy Gogan
Ben Grosvenor
Tiffany Hamilton
Judson Hescock
Jessica Hodder
Phyllis Hudson
Diane Ingabire
Melissa Ingalls
Monique Jalbert
Amy Jones
Bethany Jones
Melissa Keays
Jeremy Kelusky
Francesca Kennedy
Erin Keoughan
Scott Killam
Penelope Knackstedt
Rebecca Koot
Justin Legendre
Heather Lewis
Bethany Lipscombe
Deven MacDonald
Felicia MacDonald
Katelyn MacDonald
Shawn MacPhee
Kaly MacPherson
Katelyn Maloney
Ghislain Martin
Justin Mattatall
Erica McIntyre
Vanessa McIntyre
Sarah McRae
Melanie Mealey
Kelly Murphy
M.Susan Murray
Candace Nicholson
Jenna Olsen
Andrew Oulton
Leanne Pike
Christine Poirier
Nicholas Quesnel
Emily Rhyno
Annick Robichaud
Lisa Robinson
Neil Rogers
Shannon Saunders
Alexander Scott
Tiffany Shaw
Catherine Smith
Denise Stables
Sara Steele
Chloe Steeper
Katie Steeves
Tasha D. Steeves
Amy Stephens
Shelley Sterling
Laura Sutherland
Melissa Taplin
Meaghen Taylor
Julien Thebeau
Meghan Toups
Micah Trueman
Holli Vaters
Miranda Wilson
Treavor Wilson
Tommy Wood
Carolyn Wrobel
Christopher Zak
Jennifer Zirpolo
Felicia MacDonald
Katelyn MacDonald
Victoria MacDonald
Kaly MacPherson
Justin Mattatall
Erica McIntyre
Michael McIntyre
Vanessa McIntyre
Sarah McCrae
Jordon McWilliams
Melanie Mealey
Katelyn Meko
Amos Mercier
Jeff Mills
M. Susan Murray
Candace Nicholson
Elizabeth O’Brien
Jenna Olson
Alisha O’Reilly
Andrew Oulton
Leanne Pike
Christine Poirier
Nicholas Quesnel
Emily Rhyno
Ashley Robichaud
Lisa Robinson
Neil Rogers
Stephanie Ross
Catherine Smith
Wanda Smyth
Sarah Steele
Katie Steeves
Amy Stephens
Laura Sutherland
Leah Taber
Melissa Taplin
Meaghan Taylor
Meghan Toups
Micah Trueman
Amanda van der Heiden
Virginia Vicare
Katrina Volberding
Rebekah Wilkinson
Miranda Wilson
Trevor Wilson
Rebecca Wood
Carolyn Wrobel
Christopher Zack
Jennifer Zirpolo
Winter 2010 Dean’s List
Kaitlin Adshade
Kelly Arnold
Ashley Atkinson
Erin Beaton
Mario Bellavance
Diane Bosse
Robyn Boudreau-McCue
Elizabeth Boutilier
David Bradley
Paula Brinston
Jacqueline Cantin
Dianne Churchill
Angela Cole
Tessa Collette
Shannon Colpitts
Julie Comeau
Courtney Connors
Lisa Cormier
Jacqueline Cote
Nora Cottrill
Sebastien Dalcourt
Darlene Doiron
Jonathan Dunnett
Jenny Dymond
Adrian Forsythe
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Jenna Gaudet
Meghan Geauvreau
Heather George
Emily Germain
Ben Grosvenor
Tiffany Hamilton
Randy Harper
Judson Hescock
Cathy Hodder
Jessica Hodder
Louise Jardine
Mark Jeffrey
Amy Jones
Bethany Jones
Melissa Keays
Rachael Keetch
Amy Keirstead
Jeremy Kelusky
Megan Kenny
Erin Keoughan
Rebecca Koot
Justin Legendre
Heather Lewis
Rebecca Lyons
Devin MacDonald
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Convocation Awards
2010
The Morrison Education Distinction Award was given to (L-R) : Bethany Lipscombe, Christina Fowler, Rebecca Morey,
Timothy McBeath, Lillianne Doucet, Shonda MacQuarrie, Stephanie Ross
Highest Overall Standing
Within the Class of 2010
Adrian Ronald Forsythe
Crandall University Honours
Society
Meghan S. Geauvreau
The Gord and Marlene (Steeves) Read
Award for Inspirational Teaching
L-R President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Brian MacArthur, Ashley
Crossman, and Chancellor, H. Jack Stultz
2010 Faculty of Business
Administration Gold Medal
L-R Robert MacDonald and Winner Jonathan Dunnett
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Future Foundations
"During a service at Beechwood United Baptist Church,
I noted with the
Church that we were asking them for $1500 over 5 years for the capital
campaign. The pastor, Brian Barron, announced that the church had
considered the request and determined they could give $1500 a year for 5
years, in other words $7500. What a blessing!"
Dr. Brian MacArthur - President and Vice-Chancellor
The importance of this campaign stands on the
reputation from the past, the present realities and the
opportunities for the future. What will be the final
result? By each of us doing our part we will see doors
opened up, and such things as we have never thought
(or even dreamed) to be possible. The response
from the Family Gift Division (faculty/staff/students)
demonstrates that commitment - a goal surpassed by
22%."
Stewart West - Family Gift Division Solicitor
"The Future Foundations campaign has continued to gain momentum as we
reach the 63% mark of our $24,000,000 campaign. Tremendous support and
prayerful consideration has been evident as volunteers and campaign staff
approach individuals, churches, companies, government and foundations. In
the upcoming months our alumni will also be invited to support the Future
Foundations campaign. We anticipate strong support that will ensure that we
make this campaign a huge success."
Gilda Ryder - Campaign Director
Projected construction completion date – September 1, 2010
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Campaign Momentum Inc reases
Supporting the Future Foundations campaign can be as
simple as going online.
Visit www.crandallu.ca/giving or phone Gilda Ryder at
863-6444 to discuss your involvement today.
You are Invited!
Thursday , June 17, 2010 - 3:00 p.m.
Naming Ceremony
for the Stuart E. Murray Hall
(the first academic building on campus)
Saturday, August 21, 2010 - 2:00 p.m.
Dedication Ceremony
for new academic building
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 - 10:30 a.m.
Official Opening
of the new academic building
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Partners in our Mission
Charles and Marina Hudson
Charles Hudson was elected to serve
as a member of the Board of Governors of
Atlantic Baptist College from 1990 to 1998.
While serving in this capacity he recognized
the quality of education being provided and
was impressed by the availability of faculty to
respond to student’s needs and by the positive
relationships between students and faculty.
After considering various universities,
which included a visit to the ABC campus,
their daughter Lynn concluded that ABC
was the best place to pursue her studies.
Lynn attended ABC from 1992 to1996. Her
graduating class was the first graduating class
of ABU and the last class to use the old ABC
facilities. She received a quality education in
preparation for graduate studies at Providence L-R Laura Bokma, 2009-10 recipient of the Mark William Hudson Memorial Scholarship, Marina and Charles Hudson and
Melissa Moore, 2008-09 recipient of the Mark William Hudson Memorial Scholarship
College and Seminary (MA in Christian
Counseling). She enjoyed her time at ABC,
scholarship (The Mark William Hudson Memorial Scholarship) they
the fact that she was studying in a Christian
decided to honor the memory of their son, Mark, who died in 1982
environment, and made many friendships that continue to this day.
at the age of 7. Mark loved Jesus and they believe he would have
During 1995, while serving as a member of the Board of
chosen to attend ABC. Helping other students in this manner was a
Governors, Charles attended a presentation made to the Board
good way to remember Mark. Later, Charles approached staff at the
regarding the use of life insurance policies as a basis for establishing
university to establish a second scholarship through a life insurance
future scholarships. This was during the same period of time their
policy honouring their daughter. They have continued to contribute
daughter, Lynn, was a student. “We thought it was a good idea to
to the scholarship to gradually build up the principle amount.
fund a future scholarship as appreciation for the terrific education
The Hudson’s have received thank you notes from scholarship
she was receiving at ABC,” stated Charles. “Since it was a life
recipients and recently had the privilege of meeting two of them. “It
insurance policy we knew that it would probably be many years
was special to meet these students and talk with them about their
before it came into effect. We selected a dollar amount larger than
studies and future aspirations,” shared Marina and Charles. “We are
we would otherwise have been able to fund and paid the premium
pleased that we can help and are pleased that others will benefit in
over a ten year period.” In establishing the scholarship they wanted
the future. Our continued contribution to increase the scholarship
to encourage students to acquire a quality education where Jesus
fund is evidence that we believe this is a good decision and a
Christ was honored –not ridiculed or dismissed as irrelevant.
partnership with Crandall that has mutual blessings.”
“Whereas Crandall is a private university it does not benefit
by the many millions of dollars paid to public universities to fund
their day-to-day operations,” Hudson said. “We wanted to help
This scholarship means much more to me than recognition or
students attending Crandall to reduce the financial burden of reward. It reminds me of the grace of God, a treasured but free
some of the fees they have to bear that public university students
gift, from someone out there who cares.When I was offered the
do not face.” Charles went on to say, “We (Charles and Marina)
opportunity to meet the donors of this scholarship, I was excited
are both university graduates and understand how difficult it is to
and a bit nervous to actually see the faces of such generous and
fund an education. The Lord has blessed us and we desire to be
godly people. I was not disappointed nor dismayed. I was greeted by
a blessing to others. Our scholarships are for returning students.
Marina’s bright smile and put at ease by Charles’ humour. Not only
Entrance scholarships are more readily available so we wanted
was I able to form a warm and meaningful relationship with the
to ensure that returning students benefited. We did not want to
Hudsons,
but I was also inspired; inspired by this Christ-like couple
limit our scholarships to the best academic students but look for
who took the heart-wrenching pain of their son’s death and changed
well rounded students who contribute in many ways to student
it into blessing for someone else through sacrifice and love.
activities at Crandall, and who may not otherwise be eligible for a
Laura Bokma 2010 Recipient of the
scholarship,“ Charles said.
Mark William Hudson Memorial Scholarship
After following the advice given in the presentation to the
Board, Charles and Marina contacted several insurance companies
and acted upon the best arrangement. When setting up the first
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From the
Development & Alumni Office
Gilda Ryder
NOT ABOUT MONEY
I have a habit. This may not be a surprise to many of
you!
Consequently, I find myself - whether in the mall,
a church service, a ball park, an airport or wherever
– looking for people who are alumni of this university.
Inevitably, I run into past students all the time from every
era of our history, whether UBBTS, ABC, ABU or now
Crandall. It is astounding where I have made connections
with those who have been impacted at some point through
the years by this institution.
This habit was reinforced again recently. Being
active in my local church congregation, I seldom get the
opportunity to attend another church. A few short weeks
ago, I had the privilege of attending an amazing service in
another city. As I entered into worship on that Sunday
morning, I found myself picking up my habit again. The
senior minister, the associate minister and the youth
pastor…were all graduates of this university. I went on
to scan the choir loft and the worship team and even the
greeters and ushers and once again found more alumni
serving and offering leadership within that context.
As I crossed the street after church that morning, I
once again had an overwhelming sense and confirmation
that Crandall University’s existence and mission is
warranted. It is reflected through the leadership of our
students and alumni in many places such as churches,
businesses and various venues everywhere. It was
apparent to me that someone’s investment in this
institution, years ago, is now providing tremendous
dividends.
As the university seeks to impact more students, our
fundraising efforts have broadened to seek support for
programs and building projects. Our message needs
to be reinforced again and again. It’s not about the
money – it’s about impacting and investing in lives
for the future. I’m reminded of Winston Churchill’s
quote, “You make a living by what you get. You make a life
by what you give”.
Recently, one of our admissions’ officers shared with
me that a student, who has the highest marks in her
graduating class, has been accepted to attend Crandall this
fall. The important point is that this student has given up
thousands of dollars in possible scholarships from other
universities so that she can attend this Christian university.
It’s not all about money. Students are seeking to attend
Crandall University. They know the mission and the
difference that it can make in their educational experience.
As we near our fiscal year end on June 30, we invite
you to be a part of making this university stronger and
well prepared for the many students who desire to gain
an education in this place. In 2009, 515 donors (140
alumni) contributed nearly $340,000 to Crandall’s mission.
Consider now the ways that you can impact and invest
in lives. You are not giving away money – but
rather investing in a cause.
Look around and see that Crandall University has
made a difference in the lives of many individuals, some
of whom may be serving in leadership in your own local
churches, businesses and beyond. Thank you for your year
end gift, a worthy investment to this university community.
Gilda Ryder
Director, Development and Alumni Relations
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Lifelong Learning in Action
Jackie Cantin
Jackie Cantin is the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of
School District 2 but she is so much more. Jackie is always there to
offer support and encouragement to everyone who comes in her
path. She thinks of others first and is always warm and inviting.
She knows how to get things done and as such she has earned the
Honours Society Award from Crandall University.
Jackie is a student in the Degree Completion Program at Crandall
and was selected from her Cohort to receive the Honours Society
Award. Selection for this award is as follows: scholarship,
leadership, teamwork, a positive attitude, and service. Candidates
are chosen by votes from facilitators, students in the Cohort
group and the ALPS Division personnel. The award is announced
the evening of the Cohort’s final class in the Degree Completion
Program, and the award is presented at the Convocation Ceremony.
Besides working in this demanding support position and being a
mom, Jackie has been working very hard in the Degree Completion
Program with determination and purpose. “Jackie is absolutely
an asset to Crandall University,” says Kimberly Cook, Program
Administrator.
What “life lessons” do you take away from being an adult
learner?
Two things come to mind immediately. First, when an opportunity
presents itself to you, GO FOR IT! Even if you think the task at
hand might be above or beyond your ability or comfort zone. You
will learn a lot about yourself, and even surprise yourself a little.
Second, it is never too late to learn. Returning to school at age 50
has been an amazing and rewarding experience. Prior to returning
to school in a formal sense, I looked to improve my understanding
of the world around me by becoming involved in my community.
This led me to chair the United Way Campaign in 2007 and the
opportunity to raise over $2,000,000 for our community. I have
also been involved in teaching clinics at the Running Room. Here, I
met many wonderful community members, learned to appreciate
the skill of teachers, and came to value the impact that encouraging
others can have on people. To miss out on these opportunities
would have been disappointing to me personally. As a friend of
mine says, you have to grab your cubic centimeter of chance! Good
things can happen as a result.
How do you balance work, study, home and personal wellness?
At times, my program has been taxing on me personally. I would
have to say that the encouragement of my family, my employer
Karen Branscombe, the support of the administration at Crandall
University and students within my Cohort have made the road much
easier. As with any goal, you have to keep your eye on the objective.
Setting goals allows you to plan well to meet your objectives, and
discipline is needed. Discipline must be brought to work, study,
home and personal wellness objectives; it is vital to know what you
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L-R Kim Cook, Degree Completion Program Administrator, Jackie Cantin, Honours Society
Award recipient, and Karen Branscombe, Superintendant, School District 2.
value the most, and to spend your time on that. I would also like
to say that it sets a great example for your kids to see you stretch
yourself, while keeping all of your other balls in the air.
What other accomplishments have you had while studying?
I was able to run two half marathons this year, after not having
much time to run last year. I completed the Legs for Literacy Half
Marathon in the fall and the Hypothermic Half Marathon in January.
I get such a big kick out of running, and it’s hard not to be positive
when you are surrounded by people who love to be outside and
who want to take care of their bodies. I started running when I was
still in High School, and I have been fortunate to be able to continue
to do so some 30 years later. Some type of physical activity helps to
keep your mind sharp and wards off any stress.
Describe what the Award means to you? How did you feel
when you realized that you were the recipient?
Over the two year program, I was fortunate to get to know eleven
other amazing students, each one of us with our own challenges.
Each of these students owns a piece of my degree, as we supported
one another through our various modules, lending our expertise
to subjects as they came up. To be selected from among my peer
group is truly humbling. What the award means to me is that we
never accomplish anything alone. It is the representation of the
tremendous support that I have received over the past two years.
When I realized I was the recipient, I was quite surprised. I was just
doing my thing. I guess you never really think about your impact.
By Karen Branscombe
Superintendent, School District 2
This article first appeared in the Spring 2010 issue
of Acheive , as published by Schools District 2
Crandall Athletics
Outstanding Student Athletes
2010 Athletic Award winners
The Athletic Department of Crandall University honored
this year’s group of outstanding student athletes at its annual
awards banquet on April 13, 2010. The awards banquet is held
every year to recognize outstanding individual athletic contributions to the success of Crandall’s varsity sports teams, which
include men’s and women’s basketball, women’s soccer, and men’s
baseball.
“Again, the quality of competition in the ACAA (Atlantic
Colleges Athletic Association) and the high level of athleticism
of our varsity athletes continue to impress me. These Student
Athletes (S.A.’s) have all given their best in the sacred trinity of
Crandall athletics – discipline, intensity and unity – and I’m proud
of them,” says Will Njoku, Crandall’s Athletic Director.
Topping the list of this year’s winners is Adem Campbell, a
first year history major from Miramichi, NB, who walked away
from the evening’s festivities with awards for MVP in baseball and
overall Male Athlete of the Year. Campbell was also recognized
as the Canadian Intercollegiate Baseball Association (CIBA) Batting Champion. He hit .455, with 4 home runs, 17 RBI’s and a
slugging average of .716. The award comes with a lifetime supply
of KBA bats.
“To make the transition from the Moncton Mets team to
University Sports in a matter of weeks speaks volumes about his
athletic ability, versatility and mental toughness,” says Mr. Njoku.
“Adam is everything a coach could want in a student athlete.”
Another Miramichi native, Erin Keoughan, was recognized
for her efforts. A member of the women’s basketball team, the
4th year B.Ed/B.Sc student earned team MVP honours for leading
the team in rebounding and was the second leading scorer this
season. She was named Female Athlete of the Yyear. “Keoughan
played soccer last season but chose not to this year so as to
focus on keeping herself on the Dean’s List”, says Njoku. “She’s
an extremely hard worker and an excellent student.”
Other notable winners are Karl Frederick (ACAA allconference 2nd team), Alisha O’Reilly (ACAA all-conference 1st
team & team MVP and CCAA academic all-Canadian) and Kaitlin
McGraw
(ACAA allconference 2nd
team). Add to
that Kemoy
Shaw, Men’s
Basketball MVP;
Emily Owen,
Rookie of the
Year Women’s
L-R: Erin Keoughan, Female Athlete of the Year and Adem
Basketball;
Campbell, Male Athlete of the Year
Wade Lawrence, Rookie of the Year, Men’s Basketball; Emily Owen, Rookie
of the Year Women’s Soccer and Dan Proctor, Rookie of the Year
Baseball.
Aside from familiar categories such as Most Valuable Player
and Rookie of the Year, the Crandall Athletics Department also
offers an Unsung Hero award for athletes who make a significant
team contribution while drawing a minimal amount of personal
attention, and a Christian Leadership award for athletes who
demonstrate a willingness to give of themselves for the improvement of others.
“The Christian Leadership and Unsung Hero awards are
important because they place value on characteristics which are
often undervalued in the competitively charged environment of
college athletics,” says Will Njoku. “As an institution with values
grounded in the Christian faith, we need to be different in terms
of what we value and recognize in our student athletes.”
This year’s Unsung Hero awards went to Jamie Gray - Men’s
Basketball, Steve Bampton - Men’s Baseball, Jennifer Fry - Women’s Soccer and Ashley Bos - Women’s Basketball. Awards for
Christian Leadership went to Alex Murphy - Men’s Basketball,
Casey Benson - Men’s Baseball, Kaitlyn McGraw - Women’s Soccer and Amy Barter - Women’s Basketball.
Join us September 7th @ 7:00 p.m. in The
Court as Crandall University Athletics
launch the new team name and logo!
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Alumni News
The Alumni News is compiled from submissions sent directly by alumni or their families and from information about
alumni found in the public domain (e.g. websites, newspapers, trade publications and news releases).
1960’s
Congratulations to Dr. Rolene
Betts (‘75)! She has recently been
recognized as one of 18 “Emerging
Canadian Scholars,” with her PhD
research being featured as part of an
educational leadership text.
John Ross (’78) went on to Moody
Graduate School after leaving ABC in
1978 and is now living in Scarborough,
ME working at Cabela’s as an outfitter,
selling gear for hunting, camping and
fishing.
1990’s
Congratulations to Colin and
Annabel (Hayes) Lewis (’59) on
the occasion of their 50th wedding
anniversary. Celebrations were held
with their four sons; Jason, John, James
and Joseph. Colin and Annabel were
married on October 10, 1959 in the
Midland Baptist Church by Rev. John
Bartol .
1970’s
After serving churches on the Eastern
side of the continent for forty plus
years, including a student pastorate
at Lower Turtle Creek Baptist
Church near Moncton, Rev. Daryl
L. Lavway (‘73) and his wife,
Tatyana, accepted the call to assume
the duties as Senior Pastor of Grace
Baptist Church of San Jose, California.
His pastorate began there in January
of this year. For the last 19 years he
served as the Senior Pastor of Central
Square Baptist Church in Portland,
Maine. He and Tatyana love the West
coast and all the new places they have
to explore.
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Congratulations to Dave & Krista
(Fahey) Sobey (’92), who are
pleased to announce the birth of their
daughter, Paige Olivia, born on January
27, 2010 - a sister for Ella.
Congratulations to Kim Plume –
Marr (’98) who welcomed her first
child- a baby boy, on February 5, 2010.
Griffin Malcom Marr is their long
awaited gift from God.
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happening on Campus?
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2000’s
Congratulations to Andrew and
Emily (Dickinson) Belli (‘05)
on the recent arrival of their third
child, Judah. They are living in the
Boston area, where Andrew is a fulltime student at Gordon-Conwell
Theological Seminary. They have
three children: Miriam (4), Josiah
(2) and Judah (9 months). Andrew
serves on the leadership team of a
Baptist church plant in the Boston
area, which reaches out to Harvard
and MIT students as well as the local
community.
Robin Oxley (‘06) , Brad Butland
(‘08) and Jeff Mullin (‘06) along
with other Crandall alumni, continued
their passion for acting after university
by starting the Hubcity Theatre
Company in Moncton, NB. For further
information, search Hubcity Theatre
Company on Facebook.
Congratulations to Bethany
(Cormier) (‘07) and Joe Gurba
who were married July 11th, 2009 at
Brookfield Baptist Church, Brookfield,
NS. They are living in Edmonton, AB.
and both work for Hope Mission
Youth Ministry at the Tegler Youth
Centre (it hosts Edmonton’s largest
skate park). They are both involved in
Edmonton’s music scene. Bethany is
part of “Jaded Hipster Choir” and Joe
is a rapper and a poet “The Joe”.
Congratulations to Laura
(Thomson) (‘07) and Josh
MacDonald who were wed on May
16th, 2009 at New Minas Baptist
Church, New Minas, NS.
The couple now reside in Halifax
where they have their own small
business doing digital advertising for
the Department of National Defense
in Gagetown and CFB Halifax. Laura
is also working in photography and on
setting up her own studio.
Kristen (Eaton) (‘07) and Jacob
Price were married on May 22nd,
2010 at Hillsborough Baptist Church
in Hillsborough, NB. Kristen graduated
from Crandall in 2007 and just
recently graduated (2010) from Acadia
Divinity College with her Masters in
Divinity. She and Jacob are currently
living in Sussex, NB.
Congratulations to Kristal (Murray)
LeBlanc (’07), who married Martin
LeBlanc in 2008 and received her
Masters of Applied Health Services
Research from the University of
Prince Edward Island in May 2010. Her
Master’s thesis concentrated on how
stage 1 transition homes in Atlantic
Canada are meeting the needs of
women in midlife and older.
Congratulations to Nathan(‘08) and
Justine (Smith) (‘11) Dempster
who were married on April 24th, 2010
at Dundas Baptist Church, NB by
Pastor Chet MacPhail. Nathan is
Dr. Stephen Dempster’s son. The
couple are living in Toronto due to
Nathan’s current job.
Congratulations to Ryan (‘08) and
Liz (Ruhlig) McNamara on their
recent marriage, May 22nd, 2010 at
Linden Mill Pond Gazebo in Linden,
Michigan, USA.
Krista Milton (‘08) recently
graduated from the Masters of Applied
Linguistics and Exegesis program at
Trinity Western University, BC.
Congratulations to Emily(Feltmate)
(‘08) and Cory Vail (‘08) on the
arrival of their son Eli in October,
2009.
Carrie (Dunnett) Herkner (‘09)
and Chris Herkner were married
on Friday, July 3, 2009 at Christ the
Good Shepherd Parish, St. Michael’s
Ukrainian Catholic Church in Toronto,
ON. They had the pleasure of having
Pastor Chet MacPhail officiate
over the ceremony with Father
Terry Lozynsky. In attendance were
Debbie MacPhail, Angela Marks
(’08) and Kristen (’07) and Sylvia
(’09) Eaton’s parents, Peggy and
Allan Eaton. They celebrated with
their east coast family and friends at a
reception in Moncton on July 18, 2009.
The couple are residing in Tottenham,
ON and both work in Toronto.
After graduating from Crandall with
a BA in History and Religious Studies,
Katie Vance (’09) moved to South
Korea, where she has been employed
as an ESL Kindergarten teacher.
Congratulations to Natalie
(Hayward) (‘08) and Andrew
Porter on the arrival of their
daughter Charlotte in October, 2009.
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Alumni News
Congratulations to
Justine Barter
(‘10) who was
recently named
to the Canadian
National Women’s
Football Team and
will be competing
at the World’s this
June in Sweden.
Justine graduated on May 1 with a B.A.
in Psychology. All the best Justine!
Where’s John?
Congratulations to Tessa Collette
(‘10) a recent BA Psychology grad.
Tessa was accepted into the Doctorat
Clinicial Psychology Program at
Université de Moncton.
1950’s
Norma Yeo
John Calder
Lorraine Fenton
1960’s
Sheila Best
Hilary Farrell
Elwood Coakes
1970’s
Suzanne Small
Wilmot Linder
Alan Jardine
1980’s
Teri Lee Gaskin
Kathy Graves
Tracy Mazeroll
1990’s
John P. Witham
Eddie Garland
Joanna Quinn
2000’s
Adam O’Blenes
Ben Nickerson
Michelle Marcil
Congratulations to Teanna (Rafuse)
(‘11) and Sherwin Doucette who
were married May 16th, 2009 at
Parker’s Cove United Baptist Church,
NS. Teanna is a current student and
will graduate with her History Degree
in Spring 2011. She is working for the
summer with the Pregnancy Resource
Centre in Moncton.
IN MEMORIAM
Sympathy is extended to the family
of the late Rev. Kenneth Hughes
who passed away at the age of 93
on January 25, 2010 at the Sussex
Health Center. Rev. Hughes was the
Dean of Men at the United Baptist
Bible Training School during the years
1953-1956. Sincere condolences are
extended to son, John and daughter,
Mary. Both are 1994 graduates with
Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of
Arts, History degrees respectively.
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Call for Nominations
We’ve lost touch with John P. Witham
(1991-1995) – but he’s not the only
one.
If you know the whereabouts of John
or anyone else on this list, let us know
how to contact them by e-mailing
[email protected] For a full listing
of all lost alumni, visit www.crandallu.
ca/alumni
1954-57
1958-59
1959-60
1963-64
1964-68
1968-70
1976-77
1977-78
1979-81
1982-85
1982-84
1987-89
1991-95
1993-96
1995-98
2001-04
2002-06
2003-07
We inadvertently printed the
Idris James Morris Memorial
Scholarship incorrectly in the Fall
2009 issue of the Growing Edge
magazine. We apologize to the
donor for this error and oversight.
One member of the Crandall University
Alumni shall serve annually as a voting member of the Crandall University
Board of Governors as appointed by the
Alumni, and one member of the Crandall
University Alumni shall serve annually
as a voting member of the Crandall
University Senate as appointed by the
Alumni. One individual cannot serve in
both positions at the same time.
Appointment to either position shall
be normally by process of nomination
and vote by members of the Crandall
University Alumni. Nominations shall
be received by the Alumni Office by
e-mail or in writing. Nominations must
be submitted to the Alumni Office by
January 31, 2011 to be considered for
appointment in the same year.
Publication of the names to be voted
upon and the casting of ballots shall be
primarily conducted by electronic means,
primarily through website and e-mail.
Provision shall be made to receive ballots by mail or fax provided such are received by the Alumni Office by the date
stated as the last date on which ballots
will be received. Voting shall normally be
concluded no later than April 15.
Appointment of Alumni to either the
Board of Governors or the Senate shall
normally be for three years, with option
for a second three year appointment.
Appointments shall normally take effect
in September or October each year and
will conclude on or about the same time
in the final year of the appointee’s term.
Nominations should be e-mailed to
[email protected] For detailed
information on the process of appointment visit www.crandallu.ca/alumni
Faculty & Staff News
May 30, 2008. Most recently, David was
Field Supervisor of the Roman Ruins
at Tall el-Hammam and spent Dec 26,
2009-Jan 25, 2010 at the site in Jordan.
Crandall wishes to welcome Tradina
Meadows-Forgeron to the Advancement Department as Development
Coordinator. Tradina is joining us with
many years of fund-raising experience
with the IWK and NB Curling.
Congratulations to Sam Reimer on
his appointment as a collaborator in a
$2.5 million grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
(SSHRC) as part of the Major Collaborative Research Initiatives (MCRI)
program. The research team is led by
Professor Lori Beaman of the University of Ottawa. Reimer is also lead
researcher on a $45,000 funded study
of evangelical congregations in Canada,
funded by the Centre for Research on
Canadian Evangelicalism.
Congratulations to Dr. Penny Humby
who successfully defended her Ph.D. dissertation in Biology on May 5th, 2010.
Welcome to Tara Leger who recently
joined the Advancement team as Development Associate. Tara joins us after
attending Crandall as a student.
Dr. Cathy Rogers was recently elected
as Vice-President to the Atlantic Society
for Biblical Equality. This is a non-profit
organization of Christians who have
come together to promote the equal
partnership of men and women, and of
all racial and ethnic groups, in the home,
the church, and the community. For
more information on this society or to
become a member, please visit www.
biblicalequality.org.
Congratulations to Dr. David Graves
on earning his Ph.D. at the University
of Aberdeen, and Highland Theological
College, Scotland, Department of Divinity, Doctor of Philosophy in Theology on
Congratulations to Sheldon McLeod
who received his Master of Adult Education from St. Francis Xavier University
in May.
The Education Committee of the
American Society of Plant Biologists
(ASPB) recently announced that Dr.
Stacie Reck, Assistant Professor of
Education, and Dr. Penny Humby,
Assistant Professor of Biology, are the
most recent winners of the 2010 ASPB
Education Booth Competition and have
been invited to lead two discussion
sessions at their annual conference this
summer being held in Montreal.
Professor Bryan Taylor was recently
in China preparing the way for approximately 12 education students to do
their internship requirement in one of
four privately owned schools in China.
This is part of a new initiative that he
has negotiated with the NB Department
of Education, which also partners with
these same private schools in China.
Whereas they use the New Brunswick
curriculum and teach all their classes in
English.
Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Goodwin, Professor of History, for the recent
release of his book Into Deep Waters:
Evangelical Spirituality and Maritime Calvinistic Baptist Ministers 1790-1855.
Professor Robert MacDonald, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, has been approved by the
McCain Institute of UNB to serve as a
“Professorial Content Expert” over the
summer in its MBA Case Project. This
involves working with the Institute and
a representative from the Harvard Business School to develop a locally themed
case study. As an added bonus, a past
graduate of Crandall and currently an
MBA student at UNB, Tim Frazer, has
been approved to join with Robert on
this initiative.
Best wishes to Ron Gaudet who
completed his service as VP of Advancement at the end of January to accept a
position as CEO of the WindsorEssex
Development Commission in Windsor,
Ontario. We congratulate Ron on his
new appointment and thank him for his
years at Crandall.
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Faculty & Staff News
An Olympic Perspective
This title captures the theme of the evening held
on February 12th, 2010 as the faculty of Crandall University
gathered as part of the third annual Stephen and Ella Steeves
Excellence Awards Dinner. After all, this was also the same
evening that Canada would begin its role as host of the 2010
Winter Olympics, beginning with the opening ceremonies held
at BC Place in Vancouver. It seemed only fitting that a connection should be made to these events. But what do the Winter
Olympics and the Stephen and Ella Steeves Awards Dinner have
in common?
First, and foremost, they both seek to celebrate and salute
all efforts towards excellence, whether or not these efforts
result in a medal or an award. Second, whether participating in a
winter sport or being a teacher, researcher or servant, being an
excellent professor or an Olympian involves displaying a range
of common abilities. For instance, being an excellent teacher can
be compared to being a moguls skier as both require dexterity,
quick reactions, and creativity. Both teacher and skier also must
expect lots of bumps and turns along their journey, including
some that will literally flip their world upside down. This year our
recipient of the Stephen and Ella Steeves Excellence in Teaching
Award is Robert MacDonald. There were multiple forms of evidence to the selection committee to support Robert’s ability as
a ‘mogul-like’ educator, but one student’s submission summarized
things nicely stating, “I cannot possibly imagine where my university life would be without Rob. . . I will be eternally grateful for
the values and lessons learned from Rob, both through lecture
and through example. Because of him, I look forward to a bright
future.”
When it comes to noticing excellence in service, an Olympic comparison can be made to the long-track skater because
a service mind-set really demands a ‘long-haul’ perspective.
Certainly different kinds of service might be short in duration,
but the person who surrenders to a role of service is generally
a ‘lifer.’ Committed service is also like long-track skating because
it takes special skill in knowing how to push oneself to the limit
without actually ‘burning-out.’ At the same time, there can be an
actual leisureness to both activities, as the skater’s gliding over
the ice looks almost effortless and the servant embraced in
involvements that he or she loves rarely conveys a sense of hardship. And last but not least, the long-track skater and the servant
share the common reality of exhaustion. It is an understood
regular companion of each, due to the maximum effort needed
to achieve excellence. This year our ‘long-track’ servant and
Excellence in Service recipient is Dr. Dennis Bustin. This is based
on over a decade’s worth of service to Crandall, his church, and
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Back Row L-R: Robert and Diana Read, Esther White and
Ward White Front Row - Robert MacDonald, Dr. Denis Bustin
and Dr. Mel Schriver
Last, but not least, the winter sport chosen to symbolically
represent Excellence in Research for 2010 was the biathlon,
since excellence in each of these realms seems so often to
require various skills that may not even be overly compatible
with one another. To begin, consider the biathlon; the athlete
has to be both a powerful and fast cross-country skier requiring
strength, endurance, stamina, and balance. Then suddenly he has
to turn into a sharp-shooter, where patience and precision and
pin-point accuracy is needed, all the while his heart is pounding
so hard it feels like it will literally explode. Similarly, being an excellent researcher demands multiple, independent skills involving
such things as fundraising, collaborating with other researchers,
spending countless, lonely hours in the lab recording or analyzing
data, being creative in developing new research ideas, or being
patient in waiting for any noteworthy results to occur, and the
list goes on. For 2010, our Stephen and Ella Steeves Excellence
in Research Award belongs to Dr. Mel Schriver, who sacrificed
a lot as a researcher in Chemistry by coming to Crandall from
Memorial University, but as a result we became the benefactor of
his accumulated experience and achievements. Because of this
legacy and his on-going research contributions with past and new
colleagues, he is a deserving recipient.
Being an Olympian is a special calling, as is being committed
to excellence as a teacher, researcher, and servant. Our congratulations and gratitude go to our three 2010 Stephen and Ella
Steeves Excellence Award recipients.
Seth Crowell
Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Upcoming Events
JUNE 2010
June 17
Naming ceremony for the Stuart E. Murray Hall
September 8
Official Opening of new academic building
Classes begin
June 23
Crandall University Golf Classic
September 9
Opening Chapel – Theme – The Next Step
Psalm 119:105 (NLT) “Your word is a lamp to guide
my feet and a light for my path.”
JULY 2010
July 8
Campus Visit for Incoming Students
AUGUST 2010
September 10
Community Carnival
August 17
Campus Visit for Incoming Students
September 11
Women’s Soccer Home Opener NSAC @ CU 2pm
Men’s Baseball Home Opener TBA
August 21
Dedication Ceremony for new academic building
September 25-26
60’s Reunion
SEPTEMBER 2010
September 6-11
Orientation Week
September 30
Cohort 23 begins Degree Completion Program
September 6
Colburne House Opens
Watch for 2011 event details to follow
AUGUST 2011
August 3 -14
50’s Reunion (tentative)
September 7
Pep Rally - Launch of new Athletics team name
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Crandall University was formerly known as Atlantic Baptist University