Summer 2005 - John Brown University

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LettersFlashback FeedbackThe new format of the Bulletin is a great improvement. Better forinitial scan-through, better for photography, better for detailedreading. My compliments.I only have one complaint. It is the prominenceof Bill Clinton in the 1978 flashback on the last page.True, it features his presence as governor of Arkansasat John Brown III’s inauguration – far before Clinton’sscandal-ridden presidency. However, we now knowthat his personal life, both before and during hispresidency, was immoral and non-Christian. JBUhas a tremendous reputation as one of the nation’s greatest Christcentereduniversities, and thousands of JBU graduates are livingsincere Christian lives and showing Christ to others—particularlyin the secular field. Given that, I feel that featuring Bill Clintonbesmirches JBU’s reputation and is inappropriate.Thanks for listening, and God bless JBU!Eldon Green ’64Vonore, VT[You] should be proud of the quality of your publications. From theHomecoming invitation to the various Bulletin magazines, I must saythat the design and writing come together with excellence. Thanksfor representing the institution so well.That being said, I can’t help but mention what a let-down Iexperienced after having gone over each page in this last issue toreach the final page. Of all the flashback memories to highlight, theselection of Bill Clinton really was a poor choice. I try not to bringany association between a president associated with immoral, selfcenteredbehavior and my alma mater, an institution that has stoodfor biblical values and high standards of excellence since before hewas born. It’s not a partisan concern, but one of an inappropriatedecision.Again, that was one of 48 otherwise great pages. Just thoughtI’d share my first impression.Ken Haron ’80Highlands Ranch, COFrom the EditorThanks to those of you who let us know both your complimentsand your concerns about the last issue of the Brown Bulletin. Suchfeedback is invaluable as we pursue a level of quality in ourpublications that reflects the quality and character of JBU.I truly appreciate the perspectives and comments we receivedregarding our choice to include the Bill Clinton picture. We didcarefully consider the pros and cons of including it for the veryreasons mentioned above. Ultimately, we concluded that theprimary purpose of the Flashback page is simply to remind alumniof the life and events of JBU’s past. Most alumni from the late ’70srecall – with either pride or shame – that Bill Clinton did indeedvisit JBU while governor of Arkansas. And those who rememberthe inauguration of John Brown III most likely also remember thatClinton spoke at the event. We finally decided that not includingthe photo of a former U.S. president who was once invited to andappeared on campus could have been interpreted as a partisanchoice on our part.In producing the Brown Bulletin, we’re trying our best to beinteresting, accurate, and fair while being guided by JBU’s Christcenteredmission. Please keep your comments coming so we canlearn how we’re doing with each step.Andrea PhillipsEditor, John Brown BulletinJBU MailTo Dr. Steve Beers, Vice President for Student Development, and Mr. AndreBroquard, Director of Residence LifeAlmost 20 members of the ultimate frisbee team attended theMardi Gras Ultimate Frisbee Tournamentin Baton Rouge, Louisiana this weekend.My family and I were privileged and blessedto host the group, which included our son.The purpose of this note is to bragon these young men and women. Theyspent two nights at our house and weattended several of their games. They wereappreciative of even the smallest things weprovided and let us know it. They respectedour property and our sanity. They were apleasure to have and were truly very little trouble.On and around the playing field, the team continued to clearlydemonstrate Christ-like behavior. The witness of this group’sparticipation extends well beyond the playing field. Friends andcoworkers who know of this visit are surprised when I tell themabout this group...They recognize that there is something differentabout this group, and that opens doors to explain that difference.Finally, I must tell you that I learned from them. I learnedto trust God when my son says, “I’m bringing 20 friends home.Don’t worry, Dad. We can sleep on the floor or wherever. It’llbe fine.” I was humbled and inspired by the walk with God Isaw among the members of the team. We are thankful for theopportunity to spend time with the Ultimate Frisbee team, andwe received blessings through them. God is doing a great workthrough John Brown University and its outreach through clubslike this.Jak StallingsPrairieville, LALetters are published with the permission of the author. Some letters have beenedited for length. Not all letters can or will be published. Published letters willbe selected based on the value of their content, tone, clarity, and other similarcharacteristics. Send your letters by e-mail to Andrea Phillips at aphillips@jbu.edu or by U.S. mail to: Andrea Phillips, Brown Bulletin Editor, John BrownUniversity, 2000 West University Street, Siloam Springs, AR 72761.4 John Brown Bulletin Summer 2005
jbu in focusClassroom MeetsRoman Culture FirsthandTwo JBU professors and six students traveled toRome, Italy over spring break. The trip was offered tostudents taking Roman Empire and Renaissance EuropeanHistory classes.“The best thing about going to a city like Rome is beingable to have the textbook right in front of you,” ScottJones, Assistant Professor ofPolitical Science, said.Sophomore Amy vanEttingerwas quoted in JBUʼsThreefold Advocate as saying,“I feel like Iʼve beenreading commentary aboutRome my whole life, andnow Iʼm going to have a conversationwith it.”Amy vanEttinger at the Temple of VestaStudents Aid Professor inOverseas TeachingDr. Dan Lambert, Associate Professor of YouthMinistries, will teach a class on youth culture at KievTheological Seminary (KTS) in Ukraine for two weeksin September 2005. Last semester, scholarships weresecured for two students to accompany Lambert in thisunique cross-cultural ministryopportunity; Aaron Elmore,a senior youth ministry majorfrom North Carolina, andRyan Hawk, a senior youthministry major from Coloradowill assist Lambert.“Itʼs like the ultimate collegefinal,” said Hawk. “Iʼmlooking forward to this tripbecause it requires me to takeeverything God has taughtme thus far in college and inlife and translate it to have animpact on Russian youth culture.”Dr. Lambert teaching at JBUJBU Wins Federal TRIO Grantto Aid StudentsJBU received a Student Support Services grant of$220,000 a year for five years from the U.S. Departmentof Education. One of the federal programs known collectivelyas “TRIO programs,” Student Support Services(SSS) focuses on low-income students, first-generationcollege students, and students with disabilities. Only thetop ten percent of applicants receive the grant for fiveyears.The grant will provide SSS students with personal mentoringand advising, tutors, financial aid, career counseling,and a special orientation to campus their freshman year.“This program will take what we already did well andallow us to expand it to ensure the academic success ofmore students,” said Cheryl Kester ʼ91, Director of Grantsand Foundation Relations at JBU and author of the federalgrant proposal. “John Brown University already has goodgraduation rates, but we want to make sure that we continueour commitment to making a private education affordableand successful for as many students as possible.”The program will serve 160 JBU students, about ten percentof the student body.SIFE Secures Regional TitleJBUʼs Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team wontheir regional competition against six other teams in Memphis,Tenn. on Friday, April15. This is the third time inthree years that JBU hasadvanced to nationals. Lastyear, the JBU SIFE teamtied for fifth in the nation.The JBU team advancedto the finals in two of thefour competition categories:Free Market Economicsand Business Ethics.The team will travel to Kansas City for the national competition,May 23-24. (To learn about the competition results,visit www.jbu.edu/news at the end of May.)SIFE was also recognized on campus as JBU Club of theYear for the second year in a row.Students Collect “Buckets of Love”JBU students launched a “Buckets of Love” TM reliefeffort in March to collect and assemble more than 100buckets that will aid tsunami victims. Local merchants andbusinesses banded together and donated many of the supplies.“Buckets of Love” are packagesof much-needed supplies and toysassembled in sturdy twelve-quartplastic buckets. According to LarsDunberg, president of Global Action,a non-profit organization that issponsoring the nationwide campaign,each item in a “Bucket of Love” waschosen for its usefulness to familiesliving in debilitating poverty. In additionto meeting immediate needs,the gifts in a “Bucket of Love” showhurting people that somebody cares.Global Action provided 100 buckets, and JBU studentsJohn Brown Bulletin Summer 2005 5
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