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“Potential to Research, Develop, Explore”: Jorge Ortiz C’17

Jorge Oritz C’17, economics alumnus, shares about his experiences at 草莓影视.

Alumni, Jorge Ortiz, describes why chose 草莓影视.
"The student-faculty relationship is exceptional, and the staff are always helpful when you start any academic project."

One of Jorge Ortiz鈥檚 most memorable moments at 草莓影视 was the day he graduated. He walked in front of the procession carrying his home-country鈥檚 flag, the Ecuadorian colors flying ahead and above him on his way to the stage. 鈥湶葺笆� is an institution that has a lot of potential if a student wants to research, develop, or explore; its diversity challenged my perspectives on many of my views.鈥� Jorge counts it a great accomplishment that he 鈥渟tudied and graduated in a foreign country in a foreign language.鈥�

Jorge enjoyed his time at 草莓影视, involving himself in much of what the University has to offer students as far as extracurricular activities. He was president of the Economics Club, as well as a member of the executive team for the inaugural TEDx event held at 草莓影视. Jorge also had this to say about the summer research program he participated in, 鈥渢he opportunity to do NPRESS with professor Gavoor, studying the relationship between the cost of goods sold and inventory, was one of my favorite opportunities at 草莓影视.鈥�

Life after graduation has served Jorge well, landing a full-time position as a business developer executive at North Side Community Federal Credit Union just two weeks after commencement. Jorge credits 草莓影视’s Career Development and Internships Office with helping him develop a strong resume and offering guidance through his job search. He plans to continue working for the next couple of years and starting graduate school in 2019. 鈥淚 explored a lot of economic theories at the University. This is a wonderful institution where I made friends for life, including professors who have become mentors.鈥�

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A Message from Board Chair, Dr. Kristine Strand and ECC President Gary Walter

Carl Balsam has been appointed by the Board of Trustees and approved by the Executive Board of the Evangelical Covenant Church to serve as Interim President of the University, with all rights and responsibilities as president.

CHICAGO, June 5, 2017 鈥� As 草莓影视 undertakes a presidential search in the 2017鈥�2018 academic year, Executive Vice President Carl Balsam has been appointed by the Board of Trustees and approved by the Executive Board of the Evangelical Covenant Church, to serve as Interim President of the university, with all rights and responsibilities as president.

鈥淭he Board is grateful to Carl for agreeing to continue his deep dedication to the University by serving as president, beginning July 1. Because Carl has so generously stepped up to serve, we will benefit from his decades of experience and his steadfast commitment to 草莓影视鈥檚 mission.听 With his leadership, we will continue to move forward with our goals and aspirations during this transition period,鈥� said Dr. Kristine Strand, Chair of the 草莓影视 Board of Trustees.

Reverend Gary Walter, president of the Evangelical Covenant Church, added, 鈥淐arl is a well-respected and trusted leader in the campus community and beyond.听 I am grateful for his openness to serve.听 This provides important continuity for initiatives underway.鈥�

Carl Balsam joined 草莓影视 in 1988.听 As EVP and Chief Financial Officer, he has managed 草莓影视鈥檚 annual budget and finances, and has overseen the University鈥檚 endowment, continuing its strategic growth to a current value of $75 million. Additionally, he directed architectural planning for significant additions to 草莓影视鈥檚 campus, including Anderson Chapel, Brandel Library, Helwig Recreation Center, the Holmgren Athletic Complex, and most recently the Nancy and G. Timothy Johnson Center for Science and Community Life.

Balsam has committed three-and-a-half decades of professional life to Christian higher education.听 Prior to coming to 草莓影视, Carl served for six years at Barrington College, Barrington, R.I.听 He holds a BS in Engineering Science, Pennsylvania State University; Master of Divinity, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; and an MBA from the University of Rhode Island.听 Carl also serves on the Board of Directors for Covenant Trust Company.

Carl and his wife Barbara are active members of Winnetka Covenant Church.听 They have two children, Aaron and Ashley, both graduates of 草莓影视, and six grandchildren.

Spring 2018 is the target date for the identification of a permanent president to succeed Dr. David Parkyn, who retires effective June 30.

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Six Soon-to-be Faculty and Staff Alum Dedicate a Combined 110 Years of Service

President Dr. David L. Parkyn celebrated the accomplishments and meaningful impact of the six soon-to-be 草莓影视 faculty alum: Whipp Johnshon, Carol Martin, Mary Adams Trujillo, Rupe Simms, Jay Phelan, and Les Carlstrom. Combined, these six leaders dedicated 110 years of service to 草莓影视.

May 16, 2017鈥敳葺笆� celebrated Gathering Day Spring 2017. Faculty and staff gathered in Hamming Hall to socialize, enjoy lunch together, and recognize the years of service of long-time educators and leading administrators who will soon enter the next phase in their lives鈥搑etirement. President Dr. David L. Parkyn celebrated the accomplishments and meaningful impact of the six soon-to-be 草莓影视 faculty and staff alum:听 Whipp Johnson, Carol Martin, Mary Adams Trujillo, Rupe Simms, Jay Phelan, and Les Carlstrom. Combined, these six leaders dedicated 110 years of service to 草莓影视.

Some Background on the Faculty and Staff Alum

Whipp Johnson

Dr. Johnson loves to teach, and in the second half of his career he discovered that he also loves to instruct others to teach.

Following 25 years of teaching social studies in high schools in Maryland and Illinois, Dr. Johnson came to 草莓影视 in 2007 as a member of the faculty in the School of Education.

Dr. Johnson views teaching as a combination of practice, profession, and calling. As a teacher of prospective teachers, he takes time in his classroom to develop in his students a bonded commitment to hard work and persistence. He is fond of telling his students: 鈥淭he journey to the other side of the desk will challenge you in unexpected ways. At the same time, it鈥檚 a journey well worth making because of the difference you can make in the lives of students.鈥�

Carol Martin

Dr. Martin鈥檚 calling in life brought her to 草莓影视 in 2003 as professor of communication arts, yet her students know her best, and love her most deeply, as director of the writing center.

Dr. Martin leaves a legacy of strong writing advisors with majors from across the whole of our academic program. She is called on often for counsel, is colleague to many鈥攁nd especially colleague to her students.

Dr. Martin鈥檚 expert contribution to teaching at 草莓影视 was recognized a year ago with presentation of the Zenos Hawkinson Award for Distinguished Teaching.

Mary Adams Trujillo

TrujilloDr. Trujillo has served as professor of communication arts at 草莓影视 since 2003. Her courses build on a belief that a combination of service, experiential learning, and cultural immersion helps students engage with the world鈥攕tarting with the city of Chicago.

Dr. Trujillo鈥檚 primary interest, and her scholarly expertise, is in conflict transformation. Throughout her teaching in this area Dr. Trujillo promotes opportunities for cultures and communities to meet鈥攚ithin the classroom and far beyond. One example comes from her course in Conflict Transformation, in which she brings together 24 high school students to a retreat with her 草莓影视 students to nurture within all an understanding of how to transform violent environments.

Dr. Trujillo鈥檚 scholarship is well-illustrated through a volume she co-edited in 2008 with colleagues from across the country, a book titled Re-Centering: Culture and Knowledge in Conflict Resolution Practice.

Rupe Simms

Dr. Simms joined 草莓影视 as professor of Africana studies in 1997. He brought with him an impressive set of academic credentials: two bachelor鈥檚 degrees, a master鈥檚 degree, and two doctorates.

Dr. Simms has taught many students what it means to have our voice, our story, and our identity, validated 鈥� which has uplifted students through their educational journey at 草莓影视, and has encouraged many of his colleagues.

In Dr. Simms鈥� classroom, students expanded their worldviews, along with their understanding of social injustice and the discrimination that groups of Americans experience because of race, class, or gender. To reach these outcomes, Dr. Simms has always built on Chicago as classroom, infusing student learning with the current culture and long history connecting African Americans and Mexican Americans to the city.

Dr. Simms鈥� scholarship is centered on the politics of religion in the history of African people, as well as the sociopolitical and religious experiences of Afro-Americans and Mexican-Americans. In 2010 Rupe wrote a substantial text on these topics, A Gramscian Analysis of the Role of Religion and Politics: Case Studies in Domination, Accommodation, and Resistance.

Dr. Jay Phelan

Dr. Phelan finds it is easy to divide seminaries into the categories of 鈥渁cademic鈥� or 鈥減ractical.鈥� One prepares for ministry through a rigorously intellectual process without the life of the church. The other is a training program that teaches 鈥渉ow,鈥� but not 鈥渨hy.鈥� As a pastor in the Evangelical Covenant Church, Dr. Phelan knows the value of theological education, particularly in the serious study of the biblical text. He came to 草莓影视 because he believes their Theological Seminary has found a way to combine both. According to Dr. Phelan, 鈥淭he intellectual, the practical, and the spiritual come together here. And I wanted to be a part of this process of engaging text and culture.鈥�

Having served as the Seminary鈥檚 dean of students from 1981 to 1986, Dr. Phelan then returned in 1996. He served as the seminary鈥檚 president and dean until 2010, when he became a full-time faculty member. Dr. Phelan oversaw the Seminary鈥檚 chapel program. 鈥淲orshiping together is critical,鈥� says Dr. Phelan. 鈥淭his is a place where we come to pray, sing, break bread, and celebrate.鈥� From 2010-2017, Dr. Phelan served as Senior Professor of Theological Studies.

Les Carlstrom

Les Carlstrom (middle) began his time at 草莓影视 as a student in 1972.

Les Carlstrom graduated from 草莓影视 in 1976 and returned to 草莓影视 in December 1990 as Controller and Director of Finance. The need for good financial accounting and controls were paramount, and Les鈥� arrival proved to be an incredible blessing.

Over the intervening听years, Les has demonstrated keen financial acumen, keeping impeccable financial records and executing financial policy and financing initiatives with unusual skill. 鈥淟es鈥� high character and commitment to 草莓影视鈥檚 mission will be remembered, and he has always remained a kind, respectful, and compassionate professional,鈥� says Executive Vice President Carl Balsam and Les鈥� close colleague during his entire time at 草莓影视. His Business Office colleagues would describe Les as a joy with which to work. Les has had an amazing, maybe historic, run as controller of 草莓影视. 鈥淲e are incredibly blessed by Les鈥� presence with us these past 26 years鈥� expresses Executive Vice President Carl Balsam.

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Dr. Stephen Ray Makes 40 Under 40 List as Consulting-Specifying Engineer

Named to the 2017 Consulting-Specifying Engineer 40 Under 40 list.

CHICAGO (May 16, 2017) 草莓影视鈥檚 Assistant Professor of Physics and Engineering and Director of Sustainability Dr. Stephen Ray has been named to the 2017 Consulting-Specifying Engineer 40 Under 40 list. According to their web site , a Consulting-Specifying Engineering is, 鈥渄edicated to encouraging and recognizing the most talented young individuals in the engineering community supporting the building industry.鈥�

Nominations were judged by the editors of听Consulting-Specifying Engineer听and anonymous industry experts seeking to identify accomplished individuals with outstanding academic credentials and in-the-field professional experience. Award recipients met such important criteria as being actively involved with the engineering community and supporting the building industry.

Other qualities the awards committee looked for included community service鈥擠r. Ray began a mentoring program that has paired 45 students with professional mentors; innovation and inventiveness 鈥擠r. Ray contributed to the design of 28 domestic and international buildings totaling over 38 million ft2 and individually conducted 20 urban climate studies for building campuses and urban districts; and leadership鈥擠r. Ray spearheaded 草莓影视鈥檚 BS in Mechanical Engineering degree which began Spring 2017.

With a specialty solving complex problems related to sustainability and airflow, Dr. Ray approaches his field as both an engineering professor and a practitioner. Dr. Ray plans to attend a congratulatory networking dinner this Fall where he鈥檒l have the opportunity to meet fellow 40 Under 40 winners.

STEPHEN RAY

ENGINEERING AT NORTH PARK

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草莓影视 Marks School Record in Presenting Degrees During its 2016-2017 School Year

The University honors 567 undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students in its 124th Spring Commencement Convocation held at the Chicago campus.

Partnership with OneGoal-Chicago Celebrates its First Graduates at Spring 2017 Commencements

CHICAGO (May 15, 2017) 鈥� 草莓影视 honors 567 undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students in its 124th Spring Commencement Convocation held at the Chicago campus. For the 2016-2017 academic year, 797 degrees were awarded鈥攁 草莓影视 school record. A commencement ceremony for undergraduates began the day followed by a commencement ceremony for advanced degree graduates, both presided over by President Dr. David L. Parkyn.

Undergraduate degrees were awarded to 357 students represented from the College of Arts and Science; School of Business and Nonprofit Management; School of Education; School of Music, Art, and Theatre; School of Nursing and Health Sciences; and School of Professional Studies.

Advanced degrees were awarded to 173 graduate students who attended the School of Business and Nonprofit Management; School of Education; School of Music, Art, and Theatre; School of Nursing and Health Sciences; and School of Professional Studies as well as 37 degrees awarded to 草莓影视 Theological Seminary students.

Academic Procession

The day began with a standing, vibrant Procession of Colors, displaying the flags of the United States of America, the city of Chicago, 草莓影视, followed by flags representing the countries and territories in which graduates were born, are citizens, or have been residents. President Parkyn welcomed graduates and guests followed by an Invocation by Gary B. Walter, President, Evangelical Covenant Church; mid-afternoon, Provost Michael O. Emerson led the Invocation for the Graduate and School of Professional Studies Commencement Convocation.

When Faith, Learning, and Service Align鈥擶e Find Truth

At the Baccalaureate Service on Friday night, held at Fourth Presbyterian Church on Michigan Avenue, President Parkyn welcomed the class of 2017 and guests with reflecting on the idea, 鈥淪eek Truth.鈥� President Parkyn then pondered some truth-related phrases he read in the New York Times such as:

  • The truth is hard.
  • The truth is hidden.
  • The truth must be pursued.
  • The truth is hard to hear.
  • The truth is rarely simple.
  • The truth isn鈥檛 so obvious.
  • The truth is necessary.

Acknowledging that seeking truth is a process, President Parkyn summarizes, 鈥淲e鈥檙e talking of seeking truth鈥攁 mandate that requires a journey as long as life itself.鈥� He then continues describing the education at 草莓影视 as one in which faith, learning, and service meet. He adds, 鈥淲hen these three meet鈥攆aith, learning, and service鈥攚e find truth.鈥�听

草莓影视 and OneGoal-Chicago:听 Partnering to Bring Students to Graduation

Spring 2017 Commencements marks its first year of graduating two students as part of . The partnership is built on 鈥渋ncreasing enrollment, diversifying student body, and getting students to graduation,鈥� says President Parkyn.

OneGoal-Chicago and 草莓影视 began their partnership over four years ago by being selected as an institution for believing in educating the diverse needs of low-income, first-generation, and students of color. 鈥淲e have since embarked on a collaborative journey to ensure that we stay grounded in our shared commitment to prioritize student needs and ultimate success in all that we set out to do,鈥� says Nandi Bhargava, Director of Postsecondary Partnerships听at OneGoal-Chicago.

草莓影视 and OneGoal-Chicago support the whole student on a path to graduation. 鈥淗aving participated in internships and gaining workplace skills has enabled these new graduates to be fully prepared for the next phase of their lives. Moreover, they are incredibly thoughtful and kind adults who are truly ready to emerge from 草莓影视 as global citizens,鈥� says Bhargava.

Ahnfeldt Memorial Medallion Citation Presented to Hannah Hawkinson

Kristine E. Strand presented the Ahnfeldt Memorial Medallion to senior Hannah Hawkinson. With a cumulative 4.0 grade point average, Hannah earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Biblical and Theological Studies and English. Dr. Mary Veeneman and Dr. Reinhold Dooley, Hannah鈥檚 advisors, refer to Hannah as a voracious reader, highly ethical, and concerned about social justice. Dr. Dooley adds, 鈥淲hen I grade her exams, I am the one who does the learning. Ultimately, Hannah is the best kind of student because she is absorbed not in herself, but in the quest for knowledge and truth.鈥�

For her senior project as an English major, Hannah wrote on Maya Angelou. Hannah commented, 鈥淢aya鈥檚 Spirit is a Spirit who sustains the weak and challenges the strong. This is the God I worship, the Jesus I follow, and the Spirit I love.鈥�

Hannah will be continuing her academic work next year as a graduate student at Princeton Theological Seminary where she has received a full scholarship.

Two 草莓影视 2016-2017 Academic Year Grads Win Fulbright Awards 听

Highlighted annually in The Chronicle of Higher Education, 草莓影视 was named alongside two other Illinois institutions, University of Chicago and Northwestern University as a top Fulbright producer. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government鈥檚 flagship international educational exchange program.

Two of our 草莓影视 2016-2017 academic year graduates won Fulbright awards: Katie Bast and Bethany Joseph.

Charge to Graduates: Sojourn in Truth

Commencements symbolize for new graduates a step out into one鈥檚 own sojourn. President Parkyn encourages graduates to, 鈥淪ojourn in truth. Begin in faith鈥攍ove God with your heart. Continue with learning鈥攍ove God with your mind. Finish in service鈥攍ove God with your soul. And along the way be keen to listen to the story that comes when you love your neighbor as yourself.鈥�

 

 

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Honors Convocation Recognized Outstanding Senior Achievement

2017 Distinguished Senior Awards were presented to Rachael Greco and Nicholas A. Collar

2017 Distinguished Senior Awards Presented to Rachael Evangeline Greco and Nicholas A. Collar

Director of Alumni Relations Melissa Velez Luce presented the 2017 Distinguished Senior Awards to Rachael Evangeline Greco, Batavia, Ill., and Nicholas A. Collar, Deerfield, Wis. during the Honors Convocation on April 24. This honor is bestowed each year to one woman and one man from the graduating class, recognizing extraordinary leadership, dedicated service, superior academic performance, and embodiment of the University鈥檚 mission of preparing students for lives of significance and service.

鈥淎s part of the selection process, six nominees were invited for interviews, where a committee had the chance to learn about fascinating research projects, passions for social justice and teamwork, volunteerism, honors they鈥檝e received and challenges they鈥檝e overcome,” Melissa said.

Rachael Evangeline Greco, a business and economics major, has spent her 草莓影视 years in academic overload just about every semester. She co-leads 草莓影视鈥檚 chapter of International Justice Mission, raising awareness about the international, national, and local issue of human trafficking. She鈥檚 a Fellow for the Future of the Carnegie Council Global Ethics Network, working under Dr. Ilsup Ahn to raise awareness on campus about selected global ethics issues. When she鈥檚 not participating in these 草莓影视 responsibilities, she鈥檚 been working 25-hours a week and volunteering at the Vietnamese Association of Illinois, teaching English to Vietnamese immigrants.

She was also granted a Fulbright U.S. Student Award for 2017-2018. She will be spending the next year teaching English in Vietnam and plans to continue working at Morningstar, Inc. where she鈥檚 interned. She hopes that working in finance will give her opportunities to 鈥渃reate a positive social impact in developing communities through business ventures.鈥�

Rachael was nominated by Professor Pam Schilling. “There is not a better example than Professor Schilling that demonstrates the depths that the faculty here are willing to go for their students. I have spent countless hours in her office as she mentored me through degree changes, course selections, and pushed me to pursue challenging opportunities. I am forever grateful to her and the other faculty here at 草莓影视 that have supported me through my academic career.”

She says that she chose 草莓影视 for three reasons: its location, the faculty, and the Fulbright reputation. 鈥淚t was very obvious to me after visiting campus back in 2013 that the professors here听want听to be engaged by and interact with their students.鈥� She remembers the advice of Dr. Linda Parkyn early in her pursuit of a Fulbright Award: 鈥淚 remember her telling me to just keep doing what I was doing.鈥�

Her 草莓影视 highlight? Her relationships with faculty members. 鈥淢y experience with the faculty is hands down the best experience I鈥檝e had at 草莓影视. Again, the faculty-student interaction was one of the reasons I decided to come here but I never anticipated how close I would end up getting with my professors.鈥� She is grateful for opportunities she鈥檚 had to conduct research with a philosophy professor, work closely with an education professor, and to be mentored by a Spanish professor.

The second recipient of the 2017 Distinguished Senior Award, Nicholas A. Collar, is a biology major and a busy guy. He鈥檚 worked in clinical lab research at Swedish Covenant Hospital designing and implementing studies, investigating diagnoses, and gaining proficiency in interpreting medical information. He had the Hugh Edmondson Research Fellowship at the UC Davis Medical Center during his 2015 summer break where he implemented a study sequencing data from blood samples that were positive for Hepatitis B. There he also participated in several shadowing experiences ranging from observing a tumor board meeting, bone marrow biopsy procedure, and the daily tasks of cytology and histology specialists. Nicholas has his sights set on medical school after taking a couple of years off.

His experience isn鈥檛 only academic. For several years, Nicholas traveled to rural parts of Honduras, to bring adequate medical care to the local residents in need. He led the 2017 trip as the president for the Honduras Medical/Public Health Brigade, coordinating logistics of the 25-person group, planning and carrying out meetings with group members, board members, and advisors from Honduras and 草莓影视. While in Honduras, he staffed a multi-station rural clinic that treated 729 patients in three days and worked with the group to construct three sanitation stations all of which significantly improved the public health standards in the region.

When Nicholas isn鈥檛 doing lab research or serving his community, he鈥檚 a teaching assistant in 草莓影视鈥檚 science department. He worked under Dr. Rholl as a microbiology assistant which taught him the behind-the-scenes work in preparing and maintaining a microbiology laboratory. He鈥檚 also worked as an anatomy and chemistry tutor and a summer pre-medical student advisor. Nicholas was one of two student advisors responsible for planning, coordinating and orchestrating a 10-day pre-academic year camp for incoming freshman interested in pursuing pre-medical routes at 草莓影视, and he鈥檚 enjoyed continuing relationships with the participants of this program 鈥� all of whom are still enrolled and succeeding at 草莓影视.

Nicholas has had wonderful opportunities to work alongside 草莓影视鈥檚 accomplished faculty people. One year, he met Dr. Nelson two mornings a week in the Cadaver Lab to dissect Rush Medical College cadavers. 鈥淯tilizing this non-class related resource was one of the most significant learning experiences I鈥檝e had at 草莓影视.鈥� Nicholas shadowed Laura Zakowski M.D at University of Wisconsin Health, Mark Collar M.D. at St. Mary鈥檚 Hospital, and several others at UC Davis Medical Center. 鈥淎ll of these experiences gave me insight to the level of professionalism needed in my future line of work.鈥�

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Rev. Dr. Dwight Perry Named 草莓影视 Theological Seminary Dean of Faculty and Professor of Homiletics and Leadership

Dwight Perry has been called to be the new dean of faculty at 草莓影视 Theological Seminary.

Dr. Perry to begin July 1, 2017.

CHICAGO, IL (April 20, 2017) 鈥� Rev. Dr. Dwight Perry has been called to be the new dean of faculty at 草莓影视 Theological Seminary, as well as professor of homiletics and leadership.

Starting July 1st 2017, Rev. Dr. Perry will serve as Dean of Faculty and Professor of Homiletics and Leadership. 鈥淒r. Perry is an exceptional choice, he comes with extensive pastoral experience, denominational leadership, and academic administration experience,鈥� says Rev. Dr. David Kersten, vice president for church relations and dean of the Seminary. 鈥淩ev. Dr. Perry wants to make a significant legacy contribution to the community of pastors and feels particularly called to NPTS and the ECC,鈥� adds Kersten.

Both scholar and practitioner, this rare combination fills a need in theological education. Rev. Dr. Perry is ready to, 鈥渟erve in academic leadership within an evangelical seminary that is urban in its context, biblical at its foundation, and seeks to equip men and women for the work of the gospel,鈥� notes Rev. Dr. Perry as his career objective. As the first African American to graduate with a PhD from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, IL, Rev. Dr. Perry has persevered across many barriers on race and diversity.

Prior to joining NPTS, Rev. Dr. Perry served as regional president/executive minister of Converge Great Lakes where he was known for his straight-talk approach to ministry. He also served as a professor of pastoral studies at the Moody Bible Institute, as a denominational executive with the Baptist General Conference, and as a senior pastor and associate pastor in several churches in Illinois. He is a sought-after national speaker and is passionate about proclaiming God’s Word. As a pastor and teacher in homiletics, he is one of the premier expository preachers in the U.S.A. He has spoken across the country in the area of diversity and inclusion, homiletics, organizational and systems development especially within a not for profit setting along with strategic planning and leadership development.

Rev. Dr. Perry and his wife Dr. Cynthia Perry, a tenured professor in the College of Education at Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin have four adult children and five grandchildren.

Read about this news on Covenant Companion News.

Look for more on Dr. Perry when he begins his new role in July 2017.

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Diversity and Dialogue in Biblical and Theological Studies: Hannah Hawkinson C’17

Hannah Hawkinson C’17, a biblical and theological studies major, shares about her experience at 草莓影视.

Hannah Hawkinson C’17, a biblical and theological studies major, shares about her experience at 草莓影视.

Meeting so many people who challenge the way I think, and who are open and anxious to dialogue with each other; there are people who think so differently, but are willing to talk with each other in and outside the classroom.

I feel at home here, at 草莓影视, seeing so many different people, and hearing so many different languages; I wanted to learn in an environment like that. Being around students who want to learn, are invested, and care about classes as much as I do is something that has been a positive surprise.

As I have refined my interest within theology, I鈥檝e noticed I鈥檓 passionate about narrative, about who is speaking this narrative, and searching for the biases that contribute to this narrative. Being able to read literature provides a different way of looking at things, but it has been very helpful.

If you鈥檙e considering majoring in BTS, take a class or two on top of the required, and try to take them from as many different professors within the department as you can. Also ask other BTS students about their experiences, I promise we鈥檙e a nice bunch. There is no pressure to continue to pastoral duties if you choose it as your major, there are so many other tracks you can take. Hopefully, you鈥檒l see that it鈥檚 a rigorous program, but I think that BTS is an important program, especially for this University.

What surprises me most at 草莓影视 is meeting so many people who challenge the way I think, and who are open and anxious to dialogue with each other; there are people who think so differently but are willing to talk with each other in and outside the classroom.

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Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner Inaugurated into the European Academy of Sciences and Arts

Thuswaldner is dean of arts and sciences and professor of humanities at 草莓影视.

Thuswaldner is听dean of arts and sciences and professor of humanities at 草莓影视.

He is now an active member of the Academy鈥檚 Class I (Humanities). The ceremony took place at the University of Salzburg, Austria. The European Academy of Sciences and Arts promotes excellence in fields such as the humanities, medicine, arts, sciences, economics, law, and religion.

The European Academy of Sciences and Arts’听1,900 members include 29 Nobel Prize recipients and former Pope Benedict XVI. The members of the Academy have a distinguished academic publication record and an impeccable reputation in academia. The Academy鈥檚 nominating committee nominates potential members who are then voted on by the Senate of the Academy. Funded by the European Union, the Austrian State as well as by private donors, the European Academy of Sciences and Arts is one of the biggest academic think tanks in the world that is dedicated to interdisciplinary research and regularly discusses pressing issues in the academy and civic society.

Being voted into the European Academy of Sciences and Arts is regarded as a great honor.

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The Wistrom Legacy: Tending to 草莓影视 for nearly a Century

Carl Wistrom honored for 35 years of service in Physical Plant, following the legacy of his forebears

Carl Wistrom honored for 35 years of service in Physical Plant, following his听father and grandfather

CHICAGO (February 27, 2017) 鈥� Carl Wistrom has served in Physical Plant since 1981, first as assistant director and then as director. Physical Plant is responsible for all of the behind-the-scenes work keeping 草莓影视’s spaces functioning. Winter after winter, Carl oversees snow removal. Summer after summer, Carl’s led his team in the maintenance of campus buildings in preparation for the new school year. For 35 years and counting.

But the Wistrom family legacy at 草莓影视 stretches further back still: three generations of Wistroms have served 草莓影视 by supporting its campus. Carl Wistrom came to 草莓影视 just three years before his father, Ivar, retired from his role as campus engineer, a position similar to Carl’s. Ivar’s tenure began in 1947, shortly after his own father, Carl Wistrom (the elder), retired from that same role.

The elder Carl Wistrom, janitor and campus engineer at 草莓影视 between 1910 and 1945

Carl does have fond memories of his own father, who trained him in his work at 草莓影视. “My dad was the master. He taught me a lot and had know-how that I don鈥檛 have.” More than knowledge, though, Ivar had a “great passion for 草莓影视.” Indeed, this passion was hereditary. Carl notes that he has been truly blessed by the people he works with, and he remembers how his “dad had great people working with him” too.

Ivar Wistrom, chief engineer and physical plant manager from 1947鈥�1984

At an all-staff gathering last month, President David L. Parkyn acknowledged that “as we celebrate Carl鈥檚 35 years at 草莓影视, we simultaneously want to recognize and honor the nearly century of service extended to 草莓影视 by each of these three men, Carl, Ivar, and Carl.”

In honor of the Wistrom family, Dr. Parkyn presented a plaque to Carl, which will be located near the entrance to the Physical Plant building.

The plaque reads:

Carl said that he was humbled to have his family honored in this way.

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Historical photos courtesy of 草莓影视 Archives.

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