Summer 2014 - Burman University
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Summer 2014 - Burman University
Volume 24, No. 1 • Summer 2014 canadiancampus For Alumni and Friends of Canadian University College and Parkview Adventist Academy College No More Alumni Homecoming 2014 Honoured Classes Gallery A Message From Your Alumni President Passing The Torch Copy Editor - Edith Fitch Design & Production - M&E Design Studio Photography - Randy Chenowith Christian Lintan Publications Agreement Number 40063295 Vision: CUC will be the school of choice Loney Ziakris Alumni President As an alumnus of CUC that is more “seasoned” with each passing year, I contemplate when it might be time for us, in our churches, private businesses and institutions, to step aside and allow the younger generation of students and graduates to take the lead. In so doing we must accept that they may not do things like we would but different does not necessarily equate with wrong. If we are honest with ourselves, it is highly likely that each of us can trace back to a particular point in time where we were passed the mantle of responsibility. So if you are “seasoned,” contemplate when it might be time to step aside. If you are young, look for the opportunities that may arise. Seize them. Work together. Offer and accept advice, guidance and yes, criticisms as you seek our common aims and goals. Correction… Stacy Hunter, VP of Student Services presents Toby Asante with a Certificate of Appreciation for her years of leadership as coach for the Acronaires. Editor - Jerrold Ritchey Assistant Editor - Diane Southcott While I certainly welcome summer, I especially look forward to those summers where I can watch what is known around the world as the beautiful game – the game I grew up playing, the one known as football, or soccer, to us. For one glorious month every four years I revel in viewing the World Cup, especially since Greece, the nation that bears my roots, has now become a perennial qualifier. One of the interesting dynamics that unfolds in the World Cup is the inevitable struggle within teams to find the right balance between youth and experience. When is it time to “pass the torch” as it were? There can be no doubt that at some point it is most beneficial to the team for the “elder statesmen” to step aside and let the younger players fight for glory. canadiancampus In our 2013 Winter edition of Canadian Campus we mistakenly ommitted Toby Asante’s name from the list of Acronaires coaches. Toby served as coach of the Acronaires from 2010-2011. We thank her for her many years of service not only as coach but as a member of the team. for those students who desire a quality education in a Christian setting that values individual achievement and the spirit of community renewal. Mission: CUC will educate students to think with discernment, to believe with insight and commitment, and to act with confidence, compassion and competence. Alumni Council President.................................................... Loney Ziakris Honorary President.................................. Mark Haynal Vice President......................................... Keith Clouten PAA Principal............................................. Angie Bishop Council Member........................................Carrol Smith Council Member......................................... Shari Hagen Young Alumni Chair............................. Marisa Jackson PAA Faculty Rep...................................... Rod Jamieson VP for Advancement...........................Jerrold Ritchey* Director, Alumni Relations..............Landon Ritchey* Dev. Support Specialist................... Diane Southcott* Alumni Admin. Asst....................Shannon Bechthold* Capital Campaign Mgr......... Rhanda Bonet-Graham* Invitees...................................................J.D. Victor Fitch Anne Tetz Chair of Archives..........................................Edith Fitch *Office of Advancement Staff Please send any address changes to: Office of Advancement Canadian University College 5415 College Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 2E5 Or call: 1.800.661.8129, ext. 8 Or e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cauc.ca Our street address has changed to 5415 College Avenue. Canada Post will no longer deliver mail addressed to 235 College Avenue. On The Cover: Kathy (Yuros) Huether (pictured left) and Gwen (Yaceyko) Spangler (pictured right) share a laugh during the High School class of 1974 group photo. 2 SUM M E R 2 0 1 4 In This Issue COLUMNS 6 8 13 2 From Your Alumni President 6 Alumni Homecoming Gallery 14 Alumni Awards 4 President’s Message 8 Honoured Classes Gallery 5 Where Do You Read Your CC 13 PAA Graduation 18 In Memory 20 Closing Thoughts CUC GRADUATING CLASS OF 2014 C A NA DIAN C AMPU S 3 President’s Message University College No More Many of you have heard by now that Alberta’s Premier Dave Hancock has given CUC, along with four* other faith-based post-secondary institutions in Alberta permission to legally drop the word “college” from its current or new name. Please let me share with you why making this change will benefit our students. Many employers and graduate school admission committees don’t fully understand what a “university college” is. A “university college” in one part of the world is completely different in authority and function to a “university college” in another part of the world. In Canada alone there are three definitions of a “university college.” In some provinces “university college” has authority to offer college diplomas or certificates and undergraduate degrees. In other parts of Canada a “university college” is merely a subsidiary of a large university and lacks its own degree-granting power. Here in Alberta, a “university college” is an independent post-secondary institution with its own board and authority to grant tertiary degrees in its own name. a Mark Haynal CUC President In the United States, many universities have a “university college” division that simply offers random continuing education courses or deals with the needs of non-traditional students, but does not grant degrees. Other US universities refer to all of their students’ first year, that time before they are formally accepted into a degree program, as the “university college” experience. In many parts of Europe a “university college” is an institution that offers university level courses, but does not have full or independent university status or degree-granting authority. Classes taken at such a “university college” lead to receiving a degree from another institution. Because the Province of Alberta has given us the authority to grant post-secondary degrees in our own name, we are what nearly all people around the world think of as a university. Dropping the word “college” from our current or new name will clear up much confusion and more accurately describe our status as an independent degree-granting institution. This will be a very significant, ongoing benefit to CUC’s students as they seek employment or entrance to graduate school that cannot be overstated. When it meets in early October, CUC’s Board of Trustees will review and accept only the process we will follow to explore this opportunity to adopt a name that more accurately and understandably reflects our status as a post-secondary institution. It is my hope that the process will take no longer than a year. After the Board meets in October, I will post details of the process to be followed on the President’s Page Blog at markhaynal.blogspot.ca I want to assure you that process will be open and transparent. Those charged with studying this opportunity and recommending a completely new or slightly altered name will seek and thoughtfully consider the advice and opinions of CUC’s alumni and friends. As I know they always do, each member of the Board of Trustees will take into consideration the best interests of not only CUC but also the constituents he/she represent before casting his/her vote. I solicit your prayers for wisdom and creativity for all who will be involved in making this important decision. *Concordia University College and The King’s University College in Edmonton, and Ambrose University College and St. Mary’s University College in Calgary. 4 SUM M E R 2 0 1 4 Marcel, C ’85 and Judy HS ’76 (Mandzuk) St. Germain during the summer of 2013 on their farm in Garland, Manitoba reading their Canadian Campus magazine in their 1927 Ford roadster ‘dandelion yellow’ hotrod. Violet (Weideman) Bokermann HS ’59 poses with the Grade 3 class of San Gabriel Academy Elementary school, CA and their teacher, Mary Segura. Violet works with the kids of the school, offering the KIDZONE and Discover Bible lessons. Faith Calaminos, C’13, reads her Canadian Campus while paragliding in the Anapurna Mountains of the Himalayas in Nepal. We are so happy she didn’t drop the magazine and that she glided safely to the ground after this photo! Katelyn (Miller) Ruiz, C ’07 & Dr. Andrea Luxton, Staff ’01’03; ’06-’10 at Andrews University where Luxton conferred Katelyn’s MA in Dec 2013. The two were featured on the cover of the Spring 2009 issue of the Canadian Campus. Continue to send us pictures of where you read the CANADIAN CAMPUS. Keep them coming! Joanne, Staff ’01-’07, and Knut Andersson at the Kangerlussuaq airport in Greenland. They were on their way back after visiting their son Erik, his wife and a new grandchild in Aasiaat, Greenland, November 2013. Send us your picture with a copy of Canadian Campus. Let’s see how many different locations, near and far, your Canadian Campus travels to! SEND DIGITAL PHOTOS & INFO TO: [email protected] OR SEND YOUR HARD COPY TO:Attn: Diane Southcott / Office of Advancement Canadian University College / 5415 College Avenue / Lacombe AB T4L 2E5 Alumni Homecoming Gallery 2 1 1: Honour class ribbons are ready to be pinned. 2: Friends from far and wide greet each other at the 3 registration stop at the College Heights SDA Church. 3: Hungry alumni in line at the Family Fun Picnic BBQ. 4: Former CUC President J.D.Victor Fitch catches up with old friends at the Alumni Banquet. 5: Future alumni entertain themselves with bouncy castles at the Family Fun Picnic BBQ. 6: Ken and Dolores Proud enjoying themselves at the Friday evening Alumni Banquet. 7: Weekend guest speaker Hugh Roach, preached on Radical Generosity during the Friday evening Vespers and Awards Ceremony. 8: Nancy Mathew is awarded an Ambassador Award by Jerrold Ritchey,VP of Advancement. 5 4 6 6 SUM M E R 2 0 1 4 7 8 Alumni Homecoming Gallery 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1: Joy Fehr,VP for Academic Administration, serves appetizers to those gathered at the Fellowship Lunch at the CUC PE Centre. 2: The CUC PE Centre was standing room only for the Fellowship Lunch. 3: Friends get a chance to catch up before the meal begins at the Fellowship Lunch. 4: Family and friends working hard to capture shots of the Honour Class photos. 5: Tim Buttler, Assistant Professor of Education at CUC, looks to power a single at the Sunday morning softball tournament. 6: Golfers enjoying a sunny day at the Alumni and Community Golf Classic. 7: Freestyle skier Mike Riddle, silver medalist at the 2014 Winter Olympics, displays his medal with volounteers at the Alumni and Community Golf Classic at the Lacombe Golf and Country Club. 8: One of the many teams that competed at the Sunday morning softball tournament. 8 C A NA DIAN C AMPU S 7 Honoured Classes Gallery high school class of 1944 Anne (Krause) Tetz college class of 1949 Dolores (Goerlitz) Logan college class of 1954 (L-R) : Harold Pearson, Amy (Gramms) Brown, Becky (van der Ende) Gustavsen, Leo Goltz high school class of 1954 (L-R) ROW 1: Ben Ganz, Victoria (Housch) Shipowick, Bernice Hafner, Mabel (Werner) Spenst ROW 2: Orval Clark, Ken Trefz, Bob Coupland, Ernie Markosky college class of 1959 (L-R): Joan (Samograd) Spangler, Hugh Roach, Al Hayko, Sylvia (Salzl) Herrebrugh high school class of 1959 (L-R) ROW 1: Dorothy (Grange) Cheeseman, Theowne Pfannmuller, Marion (Hawes) Coppock, Margaret (Leiske) Barrett, Bunty (Carter) Nahorney, Judy (Suelzle) Cass ROW 2: Rose (Humenny) Zylenko, Rose (Goerlitz) Perry, Bill Hafner, Helen (Nahorney) Humenny, Ruth (Moseanko) Riffin ROW 3: Merlin Nichols, Ron Bezugly, Bill Kutzner, Ted Proud, Andy Zylenko ROW 4: Wayne Shankel, Clayton Wagar, Roy Jamieson, Reg Bowett, Doug Nicks, Bill Olson 8 SUM M E R 2 0 1 4 Honoured Classes Gallery high school class of 1964 (L-R) ROW 1: Reg Andersen, Gloria (Trenchuk) Boyne, Jeanette (Polishuk) Davis, Geri (Suelzle) Kennedy, Lynda (Weber) Tarangle, Miriam Haynes, Sheila (Lang) Gertz, Edna (Smith) Crombie ROW 2: Ron Wombold, Ron Wirsz, Dorothy Streifling, Lenna (Kay) Cordett, Edith (Johnson) Mosher, Darilee (Allen) Sakala, Jeanne (Hamilton) Vories, Marilyn (Madsen) Law, Loanne (Livadney) McLeod, John Radomsky ROW 3: Maureen (Blabey) Schaber, Shirley (Anderson) Freed, Marie (Huk) Kneller, Judy (Graham) Befus, Gladys (Whitehead) McLeod, Lorraine (Bezugly) Wombold, Merilyn (Wettstein) Billock, Carolyn (Nielsen) Hauvre, Eugene Skoretz ROW 4: Roger Moren, Fred Marshall, Dave Smart, Duane Andersen, Lorne Booth, John Jacobson, Harold Kindopp, Elwyn Befus, Bart Shields ROW 5: Don Neufeld, Kenneth Reimche, Lowell Cooper, Peter Lewis, Brian Gertz, Sherwin Goerlitz, Doug Massey, El Zimmerman college class of 1964 (L-R) ROW 1: June (Lewis) Jamieson, Marta (Perrish) Rockhill, Gloria (Eklund) Ganson, Leo Ganson, Ralph Kneller ROW 2: John Blake, Burton Schaber, Geri (Bliss) Seidel, Werner Seidel, Verne Snow high school class of 1969 (L-R) ROW 1: (L-R) Row 1: Darlene Rachul, Bette (Spangler) Willauer, Patricia Ramsay, JoAnne (Gallant) Chamney, Larry Gascoyne. ROW 2: Dianne (Smith) Straub, Audrey (Doering) Haggkvist, Kathy (Cooper) Patterson,Yvonne (Livadney) Norhton, Elvine (Trenchuk) Skoretz. ROW 3: Harvey Anderson, Janice (Melenchuk) Bell, Merv Devnich, Dave Siemens, David Grovet ROW 4: Wes McMann, Elgin Campbell, Don Dubyna, Eugene Radomsky high school class of 1974 (L-R) ROW 1: Brenda (Herman) Reed, Pat (Marshall) Sayler, Kathy (Yuros) Huether, Gwen (Yaceyko) Spangler,Valerie (Shoop) Shoop-McCreery, Judy Ramsay, Deborah (Trenchuk) Shuman, Nellarene (Gazan) Ferguson ROW 2: Evelyn (Grellmann) Boyd, Helga Komor, Colleen (Bell) Crawford, Rita (Sell) Lehman, Carmen (Klatt) Zachary, Charlotte (Matiko) Cooper, Dwain Ferguson ROW 3: Fred Schultz, Bob Trenchuk, Charlene (Gibbons) Dubyna, Marlene Aldrich, Ardella (Anderson) Littman, Alfie Poellot ROW 4: Brian Heinrichs, Wayne Schafer, Rodney Eskelson, Corny Fehr, Garry Gadd, Dale Tym C A NA DIAN C AMPU S 9 Honoured Classes Gallery college class of 1979 Larry Wilton high school class of 1979 (L-R) ROW 1: Sheri (Cliffe) Gieck, Jody (Zdrill) Steinke, Joy (Halerewich) McCarty. ROW 2: Arlen Kapiniak, Colin Hill, Mervyn Kozachenko college class of 1984 (L-R): Colin Hill, Clayton Stanwick, Harold Pearson, Mervyn Kozachenko high school class of 1984 (L-R) ROW 1: Arloene (Coupland) Dalke, Alicia Oucharek, Wade Cazes, Lynda (Ginther) Ellis, JoAnne (Heather) Murphy. ROW 2: Heather Lehmann, Sandy Grovet, Raylene (Lapierre) Lehnhoff, Corinna (McKay) Greenlaw, Phil Palamattam. ROW 3: Ardyn Kay, Derek Shoop, Koki Terui, Ken McPherson, Curtis Polishuk, Richard Wutzke. ROW 4: Gerry Matheson, Brian Chernipeski, Scott Graham, Darrell Huether, Trevor Boller college class of 1989 (L-R): Loney Ziakris, Roxanne (Greenslade) McPherson, Ardyn Kay high school class of 1989 (L-R) ROW 1: Dana (Payne) Schafer, Audrey (Sorokan) Trenchuk, Tammi (Shipowick) Hoyt, Ronda (Wombold) Ziakris, Chinna (Dara) McLaughlin ROW 2: Rick Schafer, Jim Clark, Janice (Ganson) Clark, Janine (Chernipeski) Martin, Glen Fung, Tedra Kindopp, Stacy Hunter ROW 3: Dan Graham, Tim Buttler, Jody Weigel, Lonna Grange, Vincent Disiewicz college class of 1994 (L-R): Lori Busch, Tammi (Shipowick) Hoyt 10 SUM M E R 2 0 1 4 Honoured Classes Gallery high school class of 1994 (L-R) ROW 1: Pattie (Unruh) Reasor, Vanessa (Hanoski) Dudar, Natasha (Ramalingam) Soper, Sara (Lind) Schultz, Laurel (Tym) Teierle, Paul Griffith, Shawn Proud ROW 2: Kara Straub, Laura-Lee (Nahorney) Hymanyk, Shannon (Grabo) McQuaig, Lasha (Turner) Nazaruk, Myra (Nicks) Hnatiw, Janelle (Leavitt) Johnston ROW 3: Sunil Ilapogu, Ravi Chokka, Ian Lund, Mike Sulzle, Shanon Hedgecock high school class of 1999 (L-R) ROW 1: Linda Tym, Karin (Spangler) Ross, Lindsay (Kindopp) Martens, Maja (Johnson) Huether ROW 2: Kory Townsend, Trina (Nischuk) Letniak, Ryan Letniak, Bren Trenchuk, Candace (Collier) Trenchuk college class of 2004 (L-R): Angie (Lindberg) Sydenham, Gail Wilton, Holly (Nelson) Kay, Brent van Rensburg, Elizabeth Goedhart, Lesa Marshall high school class of 2004 (L-R) ROW 1: Lindsey (Proud) Brown, Rhanda (McAfee) Trenchuk, Bonnie Holm, Terry Grovet ROW 2: Dana Wright, Lindsey Nycholat, Tyler Schafer, Lance McAfee, Ryan Hudema, Lee McCarty college class of 2009 (L-R): Melody Ilacas, Stephen Densmore, Brittney Johnson, Andrea (Gray) Sayler, Lindsey Nycholat high school class of 2009 (L-R) ROW 1: Kimberly McKay, Danica Thompson, Jada-Lynn (McCarty) Muncaster ROW 2: Christopher Zazulak, Kendra Hill, Christian Lintan C A NA DIAN C AMPU S 11 C anadian U niversity C ollege , P arkview A dventist A cademy & the A lumni A ssociation P resents FUN FEST '14 november 28-30 • SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER - Azalea Lehndorff • CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT • HOCKEY TOURNAMENT • SILENT AUCTION to r e g i s t e r f o r t h e h o c k e y to u r n a m e n t , c o n ta c t u s at PA R K V I E W A DV E N T I S T A C A D E M Y 12 SUM M E R 2 0 1 4 1.800.661.8129 ext. 8 or e m a i l at a l u m n i @ c a uc . c a Parkview Adventist Academy by Katelyn Ruiz Graduations, like PAA’s held recently on May 23-25th, are such special times to mark important milestones, and at Parkview Adventist Academy, graduation weekend celebrates more than just student accomplishments. As Brock Stephens, the grade 12 spiritual representative pointed out in his tribute to God, graduation acknowledges the good work that God has begun that He will carry out until the day of its completion. alongside their hard-earned diplomas. CUC gave scholarships to student leaders on the basis of academic and athletic involvement while the Office of Advancement facilitated the gifts of more than 25 privately-funded scholarships. Many of these commendations of character and community involvement went to support returning PAA students, and the generosity of every donor is both uplifting and appreciated. Each of the 31 students shared memories of their classmates from the year’s events, and encouragement for the future based on a shared faith. A special tribute to parents, presented by Austin Holly and Lucien Pelletier, recognized the incredible sacrifice and support offered by those who believe in the wonderful Christian education at PAA, especially those parents whose children leave home to live in the dorm. Teachers took a decidedly Christian approach in their personal presentations to students, finding a meaningful memory and Bible text to share with each one. Throughout the program, Andrea Laskowski, grade 12 president and salutatorian, challenged her peers to find themselves and let God lead in their lives. Evidence of God’s leading was clear when Principal Angela Bishop introduced Jillene Richter, the valedictorian, as a young Christian woman with a heart as big as the Alberta sky. Jillene followed by thanking each classmate, teacher, and supporter of Christian education for making it a priority. The Friday and Sabbath celebrations built up to Sunday’s Commencement, featuring a congratulatory visit from the Lacombe/ Ponoka MLA, Rod Fox, and the long-awaited turning of the tassel. Over $100,000 in scholarship money was awarded to students In keeping with the class aim written by Corrie Ten Boom, “Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God,” these graduating students may not know everything about what comes next, but they know in Whom they have believed with a confidence that only comes through the blessing of Adventist education. C A NA DIAN C AMPU S 13 Alumni Awards DON F. NEUFELD MEDALLION OF EXCELLENCE Hugh A Roach Hugh Roach has always been a lover of people and one who seeks to impart knowledge. He taught for 3 years at the Western Senior School, studying for one year at Bahamas Teachers College and teaching for 2 years at the Bahamas Junior Academy. He matriculated into Canadian Union College, where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Theology. During his senior year in 1959, he won the National Speech Contest for colleges in North America. Upon graduation he returned home to work at Bahamas Jr. Academy as principal and with the help of excellent teachers, he transformed the academy into a Sr. High School. In 1963, he graduated from Andrews University with a MA degree in Education Administration. During his 50 plus years of Christian service, Hugh served as a teacher, principal, school board chairman, departmental director and district pastor. In 1980, he was elected President of the SDA Church in the Caribbean where he served for 6 years. Hugh has served as pastor at many Adventist churches in New Providence and has Keith Leavitt grew up in the central Alberta farming community of Butte. In1972, he graduated from the University of Alberta with a BSc in Mechanical Engineering. Later that same month, he joined the SDA church through baptism at evangelistic meetings. At the close of those meetings, Pastor Monty Jones, a singing evangelist working with Knowles, introduced Keith to his future wife, Bernice Vatcher. HONOURARY ALUMNUS Keith Leavitt 14 SUM M E R 2 0 1 4 Accepting Christ as his personal Saviour changed Keith’s purpose and focus in life and so he returned to university to take teacher training. Upon completing an After Degree in Education from the University of Calgary, he taught for a year at Level Land Junior Academy in Beiseker, Alberta and then a year at Sylvan Meadows Academy in Sylvan Lake, Alberta. In 1976, Keith and Bernice accepted a call to serve the Lord in Pakistan. It was there that their three children, Paul, Debra, and Glen, were born. Following nine years of teaching and planted churches on several other islands such as Abaco, Eleuthera and Andros. As an evangelist, he has been blessed of God in Canada, the United States, Bermuda, Jamaica and throughout the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. He is also a Justice of the Peace, and was founder/speaker of the radio program “Focus” for several years. Pastor Roach has identified in many ways with the young people of the SDA church and the youth of The Bahamas. “Listen Bahamas,” a drug awareness program for teenagers, was his brainchild. In 2003, he was made an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire–an honour bestowed on him by the Governor-General. Over the years Hugh has been honoured for outstanding Christian leadership by the West Indies Union Conference of SDAs and the Inter-American Division of the General Conference. Hugh is married to Olga (nee Rookwood) and they have a son Hubert and a daughter, Opal and three teenage grandchildren, Kara, Jymal and Andrew Roach. administration work in Pakistan, Keith and his family relocated to Walla Walla College where he completed a Master of Arts Degree in Education. In 1986 Keith began teaching at CUC’s School of Education and Parkview Adventist Academy. Two years later, Keith was employed full time in the School of Education where he has taught ever since. Keith has received the Excellence in Teaching Award for CUC twice–in 1989 and again in 2010. Both he and Bernice are strong supporters of Christian education and keep busy with their involvement in church, school and community. In recent summers, Keith has volunteered with A Better World, travelling to Afghanistan in 2010 and Kenya in 2012 and 2013, to assist with educational work that ABW is sponsoring in those nations. Alumni Awards Merlin Nichols graduated from PAA in 1959 and twice from the University of British Columbia with a graduate degree in Higher Education. Chetwynd has been home for the Nichols since 1970 where Merlin’s primary work until retiring was in College Administration. Elected five times to public office, first as Councillor, now as Mayor, Merlin manages to “stay out of politics.” CUC ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR M e r li n N i c h o l s PAA ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR Ronda Ziakris EXCEPTIONAL VOLUNTEER Edith Fitch In the church, Merlin is Head Elder and he shares the job of Treasurer with his wife Mirja. They have one daughter, Trish (Steve) Brousson. Both Trish and her husband Steve graduated from PAA in 1983. They own Homesteader Health in four locations: Fort St. John, BC; Prince George, BC; and Grande Prairie, AB (2 locations). Their offspring plan to attend CUC in September (Ryan: year five; Danae: year three; Caitlyn: year one). Merlin and his wife still like to come and go. They have visited Europe three times; Turkey once; Haiti and Honduras thrice. Merlin is quoted as saying he spends “a lot of mental and emotional energy putting marks on paper. Some of them are scheduled to come off the press in September.” Ronda (Wombold) Ziakris is an alumnus of PAA and CUC and is a passionate supporter and advocate for both schools. It is also where she met her husband, Loney, of 20 years, and where they have chosen to raise their family. They have two children, Kalista and Steven. Ronda has also cultivated her desire to be a living example of God’s love and mercy by volunteering for A Better World (ABW) as project manager of Neighbours, which seeks out and provides assistance to families who have been shoved to society’s margins by circumstances beyond their control. Ronda received her Bachelor of Education through CUC in 1993. Her first teaching position was in a two-room school in Comox, BC. After a short time, she and Loney returned to Alberta, where she spent a number of years teaching at Mamawi Atosketan Native School, before accepting a call to be the principal of Coralwood Adventist Academy in Edmonton. After taking some time to be a mom, she returned to education and is now teacher and vice principal of Prairie Adventist Christian eSchool (PACeS). She has taken a keen interest in bettering the community where she has spent most of her life and as a result, she has participated in a committee for the City of Lacombe focusing on visioning and sustainability for the city’s future. After 41 years of teaching elementary grades, Edith Fitch took early retirement to enjoy a different pace in life. Little did she realize that the momentum would not change. She enrolled in Don’t Hibernate classes, became a volunteer chauffeur for seniors, supervised home study students, chaired by-law revisions for two condos, compiled four family histories, assisted in writing five centennial histories, wrote the history of the CUC church school and her home town church and worked at five ‘Seniors in Action for God with Excellence’ (SAGE) workbees. Almost 50 of her devotional submissions have been published by the Review & Herald Publishing Association. Edith over the past 17 years. What began as manual filing of photos and documents and recordings on 5 x 8-inch index cards needed to change. Edith’s dream was to store everything in digital format. The Archives Department has scanned over 80GB of photos and documents. The database has over 30,000 names and subject headings, making it possible to locate a wealth of information on CUC, students, faculty and staff as well as other subjects beyond the scope of CUC. In January 1997, she and Willis Clark founded the CUC Archives Department. This has been a most fulfilling project for Ronda has a passion for people, who she freely admits provide her with a certain spark and energy. She counts many good friends as a direct result of her time at PAA and CUC and looks forward to maintaining those bonds throughout eternity. Amidst her volunteer work, Edith has enjoyed many trips, including Russia, Singapore, Kenya, South America, and the Maritime Provinces and in June of 2014 she revisited Yellowknife where she helped with Vacation Bible School programs for two summers 43 years ago. C A NA DIAN C AMPU S 15 Campus News Make sure you visit our President’s Page blog to read about the latest news and updates from CUC. The blog is updated often so make sure to check in for your Campus news fix. To view the President’s Page blog visit www.cauc.ca and click on the Presidents Page blog banner. MANY ALUMNI RETURN FOR HOMECOMING WEEKEND More alumni than usual returned to campus for Homecoming Weekend events June 6-8, 2014. Forty-four members of the high school Class of 1964 gathered to renew friendships and reminisce (62% of living graduates). For the first time in seven years the Alumni Banquet on Friday evening was completely sold out, with more than 200 attending. During the banquet, another 150-200 alumni and friends attended the Family Fun Picnic. A record-breaking number of just over 250 people showed up for the pancake breakfast Sunday morning. A number of alumni received honours and awards during Friday evening’s program. CUC President Mark Haynal presented the weekend’s featured speaker, Hugh Roach, with the Don F. Neufeld Medallion of Excellence. More information about Homecoming Weekend 2014 can be found on our Facebook page. The weekend’s main services were videoed and can be viewed online by visiting our website (www.cauc.ca). STUDENTS ENGAGE IN SERVICE IN MONGOLIA Outward Pursuits professors DonnaLee and Paul Lehmann and nine CUC students traveled to Mongolia in May to help build a training centre and teach classes. The team of 12 concrete workers, builders, teachers, and students worked in a remote northern area of Mongolia at a school that is operated by a lady who brought the first convert into the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mongolia in the 1990s. The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mongolia now has over 2000 members. During their time in Mongolia, the team prepared, poured and finished 30 tons of concrete using shovels, wheelbarrows, pails, barrels and much brawn and hard work. In addition to laying concrete the team also taught English as a Second Language classes, and workshops in basic math, accounting, first aid and compass navigation. The team worked under primitive and demanding conditions. They had to physically haul all of the water needed for drinking, washing and cement work from a well to the construction site. “The well had been repaired by school personnel and is now used by the school as well as local herders of cattle, sheep, horses and goats,” explained Paul Lehmann. The group also had to carry in wood from nearby stands for cooking and heating. In addition to the construction and teaching work, the team found time to lead a Week of Prayer, speak at a nearby church, play with the children, and do health visitations with local herders. At night the group slept in the gers that serve as dormitories for the school. LAKEVIEW HALL LOBBY UNDERGOES COMPLETE RENOVATION Thanks to the generosity of members of the Committee of 100, students will walk into a fully renovated Lakeview Hall lobby in late August. In addition to remodeling the lobby this $135,000 project will replace the two entry doors to the dormitory with one electric door that will open automatically as students approach. As part of the renovation, the leaky roof above the lobby has been fully repaired, complete with snow and ice melt guards. The lobby ceiling has been modernized. The old carpet will be replaced with warm, inviting vinyl planking. To reduce the need for extension cords additional electrical outlets will be installed. The brick work around the fire place and in other parts of the lobby will be replaced with more appealing rock work. Please check the President’s Page Blog in September for photos of the completed project. 16 SUM M E R 2 0 1 4 Making a Difference in the Lives of Students: THE COMMITTEE OF 100 by Rhanda Bonet-Graham I have the best job in the world. Why is that you ask? Because I get to work with the best people on earth—givers. I’m so inspired by the hundreds of people I meet—young and old, well established or just beginning their professional life—who give of their time, talent, and treasure in service to God and mankind. And one group in particular has really caught my attention: Canadian University College’s Committee of 100. This group of people is made up of CUC and PAA alumni, friends, members of the SDA Church, and community members at large from across Canada and the United States. Membership in this group is open to anyone who is willing to make a financial commitment of a minimum of $500 per year ($42 a month) to CUC. The Committee of 100 understands that the physical setting of the CUC campus provides the foundation that enables students and faculty to achieve their academic and professional goals. For that reason, the committee’s sole purpose is to provide CUC/PAA students, faculty, and staff with the best campus possible. The committee began in 1973 when Clifford Tym proposed creating a committee comprised of 100 leading professionals and business lay people who would help develop CUC.1 This original committee was largely responsible for the funding of the CUC Physical Education Centre as well as other projects until it discontinued its function during the 1984-1985 academic year. In 2007 a small group of alumni and friends decided to revive the committee. Under former CUC President J.D. Victor Fitch’s leadership from 2007 to 2014, the Committee of 100 provided the funds necessary for many important projects. “Since the Committee of 100 was revived in 2007 over $500,000 has been contributed by the members,” explains Fitch. “The committee has made a significant contribution to the needs of the schools [CUC and PAA]. As a member you have an opportunity to participate in the projects chosen. It is encouraging and inspiring to work with those who choose the Committee of 100 in their giving to make a difference for students.” activities. Well, sort of new. Dr. Clifford Tym once again stepped up to the plate to lead the committee. As an alumnus and dedicated volunteer and donor, he shares his enthusiasm for the work the committee does. “The generosity of the committee members and the support of the Canadian constituency is nothing short of visionary. The members of the Committee of 100 are the champions of Christian education and ambassadors for Canadian University College along with the faculty, staff, and board of trustees. We want our students to be proud of their school and so we want our campus to be first class!” Vice President of Advancement Jerrold Ritchey adds an important note about the role of the Committee of 100. “The projects that the Committee of 100 has funded are ones that would not otherwise have happened as they could not be covered through CUC’s operating budget. The committee has been critical to the vast improvement to the appearance and function of the campus. And it will continue to be instrumental to the improvement of our campus for years to come.” As an alumna of CUC, I benefitted from the many projects this group of dedicated donors have helped make possible. Thank you so much for making a difference in my life and the lives of so many others! Won’t you join us in making a difference for students? Becoming a member is simple and can be done in two easy steps: online or over the phone. And if you can’t become a member, please consider a gift that works best for you or give of your time. We are always looking for volunteers! We invite you to partner with us so you, too, can be instrumental in helping students become the servant leaders God wants them to be. May God richly bless you! Edith Fitch and Denise Herr, Changing Lives: The Hilltop Story, 1907-2007 (Canadian University College, 2007), 143. 1 In June 2014, the Committee of 100 elected a new chair to lead its C A NA DIAN C AMPU S 17 In Memory AAB, ALEXANDER C 1953; staff 1947-1950. b. Dec. 28, 1919, Cymeri, SK; d. Mar. 15, 2014, Corona, CA. Alex was a WWII veteran and brought home his war bride, Joyce Love. He was the head chef at CUC. He was predeceased by his first wife. Survived by his wife Elizabeth and children: Derek, Allan, Lynne, and Gayle. ANDREWS, TED att. 1957-1959. b. Sept. 8, 1916, Armstrong, BC; d. May 2, 2014, Surrey, BC. Ted was a pastor and was instrumental in building a number of churches, including the College Heights church where he pastored 1960-1966. He was predeceased by his first wife Esther, only son at the age of two and one-half, and daughter Lorraine Gerber in 2009. He is survived by his wife Pat and daughters: Sherril Palanuik and Shirley Smith. BEUCLER, SANDRA MABLEY C 1968. b. Oct. 7, 1948, Lacombe, AB; d. Dec. 2, 2013, Reedley, CA. Sandra was a registered nurse and nursing instructor at College of the Sequoias, Visalia, CA at the time of her death and had been an integral part of her husband’s ministry for the past four decades. She was named “Teacher of the Year” prior to her death. She is survived by her husband Terry and sons Donovan and Charles as well as 3 stepchildren and 3 adopted children. BECHTHOLD, BRIAN 18 BURR, RUTH att. 1997-1998. d. Jan. 11, 2014, Edmonton, AB. Ruth was a nurse. She is survived by her husband Blair Gillman and young children: daughter Rogue and son Torin. CAREY, HELEN RITCHEY att. 1946-1948. b. Apr. 6, 1923, Kelowna, BC; d. Jan. 6, 2014, Springfield, OR. DIBBLEE, GLADYS CHOBAN att. 1950-1953. b. Apr. 9, 1933, Truax, SK; d. Nov. 28, 2013, Rocky Mtn. House, AB. Gladys acquired a certificate in the Beauty Culture Trade, in which she practiced, and later she sold real estate in Saskatoon, SK. She is survived by her husband Lloyd. DINNING, ELNORA GUNDRUM HS 1939. b. Dec. 1, 1917; d. Apr. 3, 2012, Loma Linda, CA. Elnora was a nurse. She predeceased her husband Clifford by 16 days. DOBBINS, PEARL MACKAY att. 1948-1949. b. June 24, 1920, Macrorie, SK; d. Apr. 17, 2014, Gresham, OR. Pearl was a nurse and after retirement she began volunteering at Portland Adventist Hospital in 2000. She was predeceased by her husband Mervin “Bud.” She is survived by her two children: James and Lori Gruenbeck. HS 1962; C 1981. b. Sept. 11, 1942, Saskatoon, SK; d. Nov. 24, 2013, Edmonton, AB. Brian worked in the logging and sawmill industries until he was 35 and then returned to CUC to graduate with a BTh degree in 1981. His pastoring and evangelism career took him to all the western provinces of Canada, Zaire (Congo), Africa and Native evangelism in Canada and the USA. He is survived by his wife, Denise, and children: Kenneth Murray, Karen Bechthold, Jennifer Nunes, and Tara Bateman. DUNCAN, ESTHER PAUL BROWN, HERMAN C 1964. b. Jan. 13, 1935, Deer Lake, NL; d. Nov. 14, 2013, Red Deer, AB. Herman had a wide range of careers: mortician, nurse, teacher, principal, and guidance counsellor. He is survived by his wife Amaryllis (Gramms) and daughters Bonita Gimbel and Carola Hanasyk. GIBSON, MAXINE E. staff 1957-1964. b. Jan. 8, 1917, Des Moines, IA; d. Nov. 5, 2013, Salem, MO. Maxine was a secretary at the CUC College Press and was employed as a secretary for Christian Record, Lincoln, NE. She made many quilts for the Salem Community Service Center. She was predeceased by her husband Richard Gibson; Survived by her children: Jon and Jeanne Brower. SUM M E R 2 0 1 4 att. 1943-1944. b. Oct. 14, 1924, Findlater, SK; d. Dec. 13, 2013, Vernon, BC. After teaching public school for 37 years, Esther then volunteered four years teaching primary grades in Creston and Armstrong, BC. She is predeceased by her first husband Gordon Foulston and her second husband Herb Duncan. Survived by her children: Darrell, Elaine Duncan and Donna Cunningham; and stepchildren: Norman and Larry. HILLARY, VICTORIA TKACHUK HS 1951, C 1953. b. Mar. 15, 1933, Beauvallon, AB; d. Mar. 17, 2013, Kelowna, BC. Vicki was a teacher of piano and business education and was active in her church. She and her husband were greatly involved in a tape ministry during camp meeting and for shut-ins for many years. She is survived by her husband Derek of 52 years. JOHNSON, ARTHUR J. HS1942. b. Sept. 15, 1922, Calgary, AB; d. Dec. 30, 2013, West Covina, CA. Art was an obstetric-gynecologist. He was predeceased by his wife Lois Martin in 1996. KENNEDY, HELEN KIVINEN C 1948. b. Apr. 6, 1921, Vermillion Bay, ON; d. Dec. 2, 2013, Lacombe, AB. Helen provided over 36 years of faithful secretarial service to the three western Canadian conferences: 15 years in British Columbia; 3 years in ManitobaSaskatchewan; and 18 years in Alberta. Most of her years of service were with President Tony Kaytor. She was most knowledgeable in conference-union and conference office procedures. She was predeceased by her husband Gordon. KNOWLES, GEORGE E. att. 1946-1947. b. Mar. 31, 1924, North Vancouver, BC; d. Sept. 23, 2013, National City, CA. Elder Knowles served as pastor and evangelist in British Columbia and Oregon; hosted his own TV program before serving with George Vandeman as associate speaker for It Is Written, and served as director of Church Ministries, General Conference. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth “Lillian.” MABLEY, JIM att. 1940-1942. b. May 20, 1925; d. Nov. 7, 2013 Calgary, AB. Farming was Jim’s lifelong passion and occupation. He was predeceased by his wife Viola Kaiser and son Barry. Survived by six children: Linda Niblow, Tom, Bev Bond, Rodger, Janice Sell and Greg. MATTERAND, HAZEL ALLISON HS 1941. b. Dec. 22, 1920, Gull Lake, SK; d. Aug. 7, 2013, Arlington, WA. Hazel is survived by her daughters: Nina Molstad and Cheryl Wagner. PAUL, IDELLA WERNER att. 1947-1952. b. Nov. 11, 1930, Fox Valley, SK; d. April 21, 2014, Lacombe, AB. Idella was a seamstress and worked at the college furniture factory. She was predeceased by her husband George. She is survived by her children: Darrell and Sherron. PEARSON, ANNE KAPINIAK att. 1955-1956. b. July 23, 1932, Ketchen, SK; d. Mar. 21, 2014, Calgary, AB. Anne dedicated her service to her family and church. She is survived by her husband Harold and daughters: Valerie, Gail and Colleen Maniulit. REISWIG, FERNE FELL att. 1940-1942. b. 1926, Sundance, AB; d. Jan. 30, 2014, Vernon, BC. Ferne and her husband were ranchers and operated a small sawmill. She was everyone’s Auntie Ferne and was active in her church, a leader for Pathfinders and VBS. She was predeceased by her husband Russell in December 2000. ROGERS, STAN HS 1967. b. Nov. 29, 1948, Armstrong, BC; d. Apr. 16, 2014, Chilliwack, BC. Stan was an entrepreneur and president of Legacy Pacific Land Corporation. Prior to this he was President of Rogers Food Ltd. for 18 years. He was active in public life and politics. He is survived by his wife Anita and children: Cameron, Collin and Gina. ROSS, AILEEN staff 1989-1999. b. Oct. 14, 1928, Aberdeen, Scotland; d. June 8, 2014, Red Deer, AB. Dr. Ross earned her PhD in English literature at the University of Alberta, graduating at the age of 58. She taught English at U of A, Red Deer College, CUC and Athabasca University. Survived by her children: Heather Sinton, Hilary Johnson, John Sinton, and Jeremy Sinton. SATHER, DONALD HS 1942. b. Dec. 18, 1922, Ottawa, ON; d. Sept. 18, 2013, Santa Cruz, CA. Don worked as a minister of the gospel for 44 years in California. He was predeceased by his first wife Lois in 1994 and married Anne Figuhr in 1996. Don and Lois had two children. In Memory STEINKE, MABEL SCHAFER C 1947. b. Mar. 11, 1924, Woodbend, AB; d. Dec. 29, 2013. Mabel had a kind gentle spirit and lived by the words of the song “It Takes a Lot of Love.” She is survived by her husband Sam of 64 years; children: Judy Demitor, Terry and Doyle. STEINKE, VIOLA KONSCHUH HS 1943. b. Mar. 18, 1921, Cluny, AB; d. Nov. 22, 2013, Lacombe, AB. Viola was a nurse and a nurseanesthetist. She spent most of her nursing career in Battle Creek, MI. She was predeceased by her husband Reuben. Survived by her step-daughter Diane. STRUTZ, PETER G. att. 1937-1939. b. Apr. 26, 1922, SK; d. Mar. 21, 2014, Fallbrook, CA. Peter served as chair of the psychology department at La Sierra University for 17 years. He developed the first psychology major and the first department of psychology in the Seventh-day Adventist educational system. His wife Helen (McKibbin) predeceased him. Survived by children: Peter Jr. and Judy Vanderwerff. TILSTRA, WILLIAM att. 1952-1953, 1954-1955, 1960-1961. b. May 14, 1935, Persebek, Germany; d. Dec. 24, 2013, Trail, BC. William provided the facilities for a church school in Columbia Gardens near Trail and bought and helped remodel the building that is the current Trail Adventist Church. He is survived by his wife Debra and children: Roger Coltman, David Coltman, Julia Black, Bonnie, and Hope Coltman. TOWNSEND, BRIAN HS 1967. b. 1949; d. (missing) Dec. 25, 2013, Belize at the age of 64 years. Brian was allegedly murdered with his body found in Guatemala Dec. 27. He had made his home in Belize for the past nine years, doing construction of the school at Valley of Peace. His previous careers included teaching, farming, and landscaping. He is survived by his children: Mandy Lund, Kory and Robbie and their mother Sheri Townsend. TYM, ALEX att. 1941-1942. b. Aug. 30, 1923, Naughton Glen, AB (near Beauvallon); d. Jan 31, 2014, Lacombe, AB. Alex was a successful farmer and provided financial support to the Seventh-day Adventist church and mission work. He was a charter member of the Committee of 100. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth and children: Donna Randolph and Dale. VISGER, DALE HS 1949; staff 1960-1965, 1969-1975. b. Oct. 13, 1929, Leedale, AB; d. Dec. 26, 2013 Walla Walla, WA. Dale served as a teacher and principal; taught Industrial Arts at CUC; established a Vocational Training Center at Lowery Higher Secondary School near Bangalore, India; and taught 15 years at Walla Walla College. After retirement he did much volunteer work. He was predeceased by his wife Ruth. Survived by his wife Evelyn and sons Darryl and Darcy. WARING, ERNEST W. C 1953. b. Oct. 30, 1926, Belfast, Ireland; d. Sept. 28, 2013. Ernie worked 37 years serving the Adventist church. He was dean of men and director of College Wood Products at Middle East College in Lebanon for 13 years; dean of men at Columbia Union College as well as in the Recruitment and Maintenance offices. He was predeceased by his wife Angelina. They had four children: Bill, Randy, Rebecca Ann and Beverly. WECKER, ESTHER SPENST att. 1946-1947. b. 1928; d. Jan. 13, 2014, Kelowna, BC at the age of 85 years. Survived by her husband Walter of 61 years as well as her three daughters: Judy Foulston, Sandra Doucette, and Glenda Quiring. Please send information for In Memory of former students and staff to the alumni office at Canadian University College. [email protected] SIGN-UP FOR OUR NEW EMAIL NEWSLETTER! GET CUC NEWS AND UPDATES RIGHT TO YOUR INBOX EACH MONTH. TO SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL NEWSLETTER VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.CAUC.CA AND CLICK ON NEWSLETTER. IN THIS MONTHS ISSUE... • Alumni profile Video: Azalea Lehndorff • CUC Breaks its Record for Alumni Accepted to Schools of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy • NSSE Survey: Student Satisfaction High at CUC C A NA DIAN C AMPU S 19 Closing Thoughts Coming Home W hat a special time graduation is. For 2014 we celebrated another large graduating class very close to last years all time high of 114. These fine young people enjoyed a special weekend full of celebration, family, challenge and reward. Many graduates are now employed or pursuing employment in their various fields while others are continuing into graduate and professional programs far and wide. Canadian University College prepares students well for future success. Homecoming 2014 was very well attended this year with large groups returning in the 25, 30, 40 and especially the 50 year group who spent the year planning their return. What fun they had all weekend starting with the Gala Banquet, huge Sabbath potluck and other special events. The excited buzz of animated conversations were everywhere. Oh how good to share with people not seen for many years, some not since last attending CUC/PAA. Just a small reminder of the blessed Homecoming that our Heavenly Father has planned for all of us who wish to attend; the cost has been paid in full! What a day that will be, closer each hour that passes! May you and your loved ones not miss this Homecoming! In the spring we were again able to give awards and scholarships totaling nearly $180,000 to over 80 deserving young people. Thanks to tremendous supporters of individual, family and memorial scholarships. Without this support many youth would find it very difficult or impossible to complete their educational goals. When considering your Jerrold Ritchey, planned gifts or talking with VP for Advancement your financial planner or local conference please do request including CUC in your planned giving. CUC continues to train teachers, pastors, evangelists, missionaries, mothers, fathers, professionals and many more who become the heart of our church in Canada and around the world! As long as there are youth to train, your prayers, verbal and financial support are greatly valued and needed. 2014 AWARDS NIGHT RECIPIENTS