Fall 2011 - Southern Adventist University

fall 2011the magazine of Southern Adventist UniversityReaching OutStudents make service partof Southern’s culture | page 6SpecialSectionFive-Year President’sReport | page 32POWER FOR MIND AND SOUL6 Students Touch Lives Far and Near | 10 Long-Distance Learning | 22 Wakeskating Witness | 31 The Prodigal Father

Southern Serves!Many homes near campus remain affectedby the April 27 tornado in Apison,Tennessee. To demonstrate Southern’sheart for helping, this year’s “We Serve– Freshman Community Service Day”had a large storm cleanup component.Matthew Harris and 668 other freshmenspread out across the area, with almosta third of them assisting tornado victimsspecifically. “Truthfully, I didn’t want towork,” Matthew admits. “I was throwinga little tantrum in my mind until I felt Godtell me, ‘Relax Matt, be you.’ It was apretty good day.”2Columns

contents610POWER FOR MIND AND SOULfeatures126 | Serving It UpStudents raise funds and volunteer time to touchlives locally and across the world.10 | Distance LearningStudent groups travel overseas for some hands-oninstruction during summer study tours.12 | ChangedBusiness professor’s research affirms the ability of God’sWord to alter personality. Departments across campuskeep pace with research projects of their own.32 | Special Section: President’s ReportThe full report that President Gordon Bietz presentedto the Southern Union Conference constituencymeeting, held in Atlanta this September.32departments4 | New Media17 | Professor Inspiration18 | Life 10119 | Headlines24 | Mission Minute26 | Spotlight27 | On the Move31 | The WordCover Photo: A performer at Asian Night waits for the curtain to open. The evening helpedraise more than $7,500 for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.Fall 2011 3

»new mediaVolume 63 Number 2Alumni EditionExecutive Editor Ingrid Skantz, ’90Layout Editor Ryan PierceEditorial AssistantsRuthie Gray, ’99 & ’04Ingrid Hernandez, currentRainey Park, ’10Lucas PattersonKatie Partlo, ’06Layout Assistant Isaac James, ’08Photography Leo Macias, currentJustin Peter, currentRicky Oliveras, ’11President Gordon BietzAcademic Administration Robert YoungFinancial Administration Tom VerrillAdvancement Christopher CareyEnrollment Services Marc Grundy, ’96Strategic Initiatives Vinita Sauder, ’78Student Services William WohlersMarketing and University Relations Ingrid Skantz, ’90Alumni Relations Evonne Crook, ’79Send correspondence to columns@southern.eduSend address changes toAlumni RelationsSouthern Adventist UniversityPost Office Box 370Collegedale, TN 37315-0370or email alumni@southern.eduEditor’s note: Much of the Schilling family’s home was destroyed by the tornadothat swept through Apison, Tennessee, on April 27. Once the storm passed,David Schilling, junior sports studies major, helped neighbors escape from carsand damaged houses. Later that week he wrote this account of his experience.David’s father, Bruce, is a professor in the Chemistry Department at Southern.I woke up Thursday morning and started takingpictures of the house and the devastation. I tookpictures of the other houses in our area andwent up to Clonts [Road] to figure out whathappened to everyone. That’s when I heardconfirmation of those people we couldn’t findbeing dead. The people on the other side of ourproperty were also dead. Later that day peoplefrom Southern showed up—teachers, students,and others—to cut the trees away from ourdriveway so we could get out.As it stands we are staying at SouthernVillage apartments [on the university campus]and have two rental cars from Southern. Wehave been getting food and stuff from a ton ofpeople who God has sent our way. Through thiswhole experience God has blessed us immensely.We haven’t been able to do much withthe house since we haven’t had the insurancepeople out yet, since they have thousands ofhouses to go. With God’s help and the communityaround us for support, we will and havestarted the long road to recovery.»David Schilling, juniorsports studies majorKristine Barker, ’11, center, and Tanya Musgrave, senior,accept Best of Fest award for their entry, “Blue” at the 2011SONscreen Film Festival. Photo by Gerry Chudleigh.flickr.com/photos/gchudleigh/5604699743A leaky pipe caused the Dining Hall to be invaded by a smallarmy of green fans over the summer.flickr.com/photos/southernu/5727671658/in/photostreamPhone 1.800.SOUTHERNFax 423.236.1000Email marketing@southern.eduWebsite southern.eduScripture in this issue is taken from the Holy Bible, NewInternational Version® (NIV). Copyright © 1973, 1978,1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rightsreserved. And from The Message (MSG). Copyright © 1993,1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permissionof NavPress Publishing Group.Columns is the official magazine of Southern AdventistUniversity, produced by Marketing and University Relationsto provide information to alumni, Southern Union constituents,and other friends of the university. ©2011, Southern AdventistUniversity.You guys! This verse just rocked my world!!!Ezekial 18:25!! “Yet you say, ‘The way of theLord is not fair.’ Hear now, O house of Israel, isit not My way which is fair, and your ways whichare not fair?”*paradigm shift!*»Hillary Prandl, seniormass communications major35 Life Groups! So far, soooo goood!»Kevin Kibble,Assistant ChaplainLife Groups are small student groups that meet for prayerand Bible study.Southern Adventist University graduates listen as names arecalled in the Spring 2011 Commencement ceremony.flickr.com/photos/southernu/5683548443New CD now oniTunes!!!!»Joey Tolbert, ’01 & ’074 Columns

»new mediatwitterMy favorite part of StrawberryFest? Friends and cheesecake.In that order.»Ashley Wagner, seniormass communication majorLove smelling @LittleDebbie’s whilewalking to class @SouthernNews inthe morning! Yum!»Becca Anderson, sophomorepublic relations majorcollegedalechurch.com/newpastorGet to know Collegedale Seventh-dayAdventist Church’s new senior pastor andhis wife on the church website. Dave Smithcomes to us from his position as presidentof Union College. He and his wife, Cherie,also a pastor, are no strangers to the Collegedalearea. The two lived in town for 17 years whileDave chaired and taught in the English Departmentat Southern and Cherie worked variouslyin Student Finance, Alumni Relations, and as anassistant for three academic deans. Recently,they’ve felt a calling to come back to the areaand are looking forward to serving the CollegedaleChurch.So very happy, I received myacceptance letter to SouthernAdventist University today. Watch outCollegedale, I’m coming back!!!»Katie Pettit, future studentAbout 40 families hit by tornados havestayed in emergency accommodationat Southern Adventist University.»Adventist_NewsWhat I learned from Strawberry Fest:We all have a story. We need to learnhow to share our story, the story ofJesus.Anthony Whitlow,freshman theology majorSouthern’s faculty and studentsshare their thoughts about andexperiences with prayer in Prayer:The Power to Change Lives.See the video at southern.edu/columns.More than 5,000 attendeesof Southern’s 2011 SpringCommencement ceremony sing“Happy Birthday” to PresidentGordon Bietz.See the video at southern.edu/columns.Curling up in bed and falling asleepto the sun rising and birds chirping.#allnightsoftball»Sarah Crowder,senior public relations majorConnect With Southern Adventist University:website: southern.eduflickr: flickr.com/photos/southernuyoutube: youtube.com/user/SouthernAdventistUfacebook: facebook.com/pages/Southern-Adventist-University-Officialtwitter: twitter.com/SouthernNewsFall 2011 5

Serving ITStudents Touch Lives Near and FarUPBy Kelli Gauthier, ’06Photo: Christina Stewart“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat,I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was astranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and youclothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was inprison and you came to visit me.”Then the righteous will answer him, “Lord, when didwe see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give yousomething to drink? When did we see you a stranger andinvite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? Whendid we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?”The King will reply, “Truly I tell you, whatever you didfor one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine,you did for me.”— Matthew 25:35-40, NIV6 Columns

At Southern, community service is more than a reason to skip a day of classes in January; it’s a way ofliving. Whether students are planting churches, tutoring kids in inner-city schools, or working as volunteersacross the world from Uganda to the Philippines, many of them take time out of their busy lives to give backand help others.More than 500 participated this year in Community Service Day, 70 served as student missionaries acrossthe world, and hundreds gave up weekend hours to participate in one of the campus ministries.A vital part of the campus culture, service is even written into the university’s mission statement: “SouthernAdventist University as a learning community nurtures Christ-likeness and encourages the pursuit of truth,wholeness, and a life of service.” And it’s a mission that students across campus have taken to heart.Ganbare NipponLeroy Abrahams doesn’t usually cry.But once the videos started playing,it was tough for the junior biologymajor to keep from getting emotional.Hunched over his roommate’s computer,he first saw YouTube clips of theaftermath of Japan’s deadly 9.0 magnitudeearthquake and the devastatingtsunami that followed.“Seeing people screaming and jumpingin their cars to get away—these arepeople who live like we do in the U.S.,and they’rein such adesperatesituation,”the 21-yearoldsays. “Itreally struckme.”The images stayed with Leroy fordays, but it took a Sunday morningphone conversation with his mom severaldays later for the details of a plan tostart coming together.“It sort of dawned on me, ‘I’m thecommunity service director [for theStudent Association], and I have extramoney in my budget. I could use myposition to organize students to dosomething about it.’”That Friday was Asian Club vespers,and Asian Night was just around thecorner; why not raise money for disasterrelief at those two events?“This has given students a chance tosee that they can have an impact…We’re getting trained to shine ourlight to people around the world.”He talked to Asian Club PresidentKeri Mau, and it turned out she’d beenthinking the same thing.The two sprung into action, launchinga campaign titled “Ganbare Nippon,”which is Japanese for “Don’t GiveUp, Japan.”After hearing testimonies from someof Southern’s Japanese students andwatching a documentary by KristineBarker, senior film production major,students donated $1,100 during a loveoffering at Asian vespers.“When we showedthe documentary atvespers, some of theresponses were overwhelming;some peopledonated all of themoney in their wallets,”Keri says. “TheLord really blessed.”The next evening a donation box atAsian Night brought in an additional$2,700.Through the end of the school year,student leaders like Leroy and Keri puta donation box in the student centerand sold red and white “Don’t GiveUp, Japan” wristbands and T-shirts.They also visited local churches,encouraging the congregations tosupport the project.By the end of the school year,students had raised $7,500. Allof the money will be turnedover to the Asia-Pacific Division ofthe Seventh-day Adventist Church fordisaster relief.Throughout the project, there werecountless inspiring stories of people whofelt called to give, Leroy says. Juniornursing major Rhina Urdaneta prayedthat God would help her find somemoney to donate to the project, becauseshe had none of her own to give. Thenext week, an older woman whomRhina had been driving around town torun errands said she wanted to give thestudent $100 for her help.At first Rhina declined, but thenrealized it was the answer to her prayer.Students are finding their own waysto serve, with the help of groupslike the Student Association.“One ofmy goalsFall 2011 7

[as community service director] wasto make community service a lifestyleamong our student body … to makecommunity service more than just theannual Community Service Day,” Leroysays. “This has given students a chanceto see that they can have an impact onpeople’s lives across the ocean. We’regetting trained to shine our light topeople around the world.”There are few Christians—let aloneSeventh-day Adventists—in Japan,Keri says, so she hopes the students’ effortswill help people see Jesus’ love.“We want to be able to spread thegospel through this disaster and givethem a little hope.”West Side 4 JesusEvery Friday around 3 p.m., a groupof boys starts to gather in the grassycommon area outside the housing projectsin Chattanooga’s Westside.There are about 11 middle schoolersand high schoolers waiting for the vanfull of Southern students they’ve cometo expect once a week.Flag football is the main event onFridays, but the games are only part ofwhat has, in two years, become one ofthe most attended ministries organizedby Southern students.Junior nursing major Chett Claytonsays it was when he realized theWestside boys were actually waiting onthe Southern students for the weeklyfootball game that he knew his ministryhad taken root.“It was sort of shocking,” he says.“They’re really disappointed if we don’tshow up.”Senior pastoral care major EliudSicard had been doing some Bible workin the Westside area when he decidedit was time for Southern to reach outto the community. There aren’t manychurches within walking distance fromthe projects, and many residents haveno transportation to leave the area,he says. So along with several friends,Eliud, Southern’s outreach director forCampus Ministries, began West Side 4Jesus.It’s a multifaceted ministry: Fridayafternoons are for flag football, GEDtutoring, and health expos. On Sabbath,some students participate in theResidents have told him thatviolence and gang activity stopswhen the students are there, sothe community feels safer whenthe volunteers are around.children’s ministry, playing games withthe local kids; some go door-to-door,praying with people and collectingprayer requests; while others hold Biblestudies inside people’s homes. Theirgoal is to hold an evangelistic series inthe projects in September 2012.The key to the West Side 4 Jesusministry is consistently buildingChristian relationships, Eliud says.He remembers one couple who wasexpecting their first child and had tomove out of their house. Homeless,they had nowhere to turn.When the students heard about thesituation, they took up a collectionamong themselves and raised enoughmoney to buy the couple a night’s stayin a hotel. Later, Eliud followed up withthem and got them connected with alocal homeless shelter.“The look on their faces was sopriceless; that’s something that willtouch them for eternity,” he says. “Thegospel is that God loves you, but alsothat Christ took care of people’s needsfirst.”Chett and other students have beensurprised how open the Westside communityis to having Southern studentsvisit. Residents have told him thatviolence and gang activity stops whenthe students are there, so the communityfeels safer when the volunteersare around. Sometimes, before studentseven begin talking, residents will grabtheir hands and ask them to pray aboutsomething that’s going on in their lives.“I feel God is coming very soon, andthe people in Westside are really opento God,” Chett says. “There really are alot of people down there searching forGod, but they don’t know how to getout of the situation they’re in becauseall of their friends are doing drugs or ingangs. They want to know why we’redifferent and how they can get that.”Therapeutic RidingFrom her perch on top of the horse,the little girl didn’t speak at all.She was about 5 years old andhad autism.She may have been quiet, but JoshuaWalker, senior architectural draftingmajor, was struck by the girl’s happinessas he led her horse slowlyaround the ring.“This little girl, for the entiretime, had this huge smile onher face, and her mom said shereally enjoyed coming for theexercise,” Joshua says. “It waskind of a blessing, and it was reallycute to see how happy shewas. She didn’t talk; she justsmiled.”In his past two years atSouthern, Joshua has spenthours cleaning stalls, feedinghorses, and leadinghorses around the groundsat Tri-State Therapeutic RidingCenter. What started out as a way tofulfill a community service requirementfor a class turned into something heoften looked forward to.“Volunteering is mandatory for8 Columns

“Volunteering is mandatory forschool, but after you do the volunteering,if you put your heart into itat all, it’s more of a blessing to youthan to those you’re helping.”school, but after you do the volunteering,if you put your heart intoit at all, it’s more of a blessing toyou than to those you’re helping,”Joshua says.Tri-State TherapeuticRiding Center giveschildren and adults withmental, emotional, andphysical disabilitiesthe chance to increasetheir dexterity and toexercise their trust inanimals and people.Whether the staff isleading a horse andrider around the arenaor helping moreseverely disabledchildren into anenclosed saddle tokeep them upright,they’re always inneed of an extraset of hands.When DeniseWright firstbecame directorof this Cleveland,Tennessee-basednonprofit andwas in needof volunteers,she thoughtimmediatelyof Southern.“In college,I wasalways lookingfor volunteerinternships.I started contacting the local schools,”Denise says.She wasn’t disappointed. From theminute the first two Southern volunteersstepped into the barn, Deniseknew the partnership was a good fit.“The students at Southern are sowilling. They just gave a whole lot; theyhave a heart for it.”Denise says she’s on the lookout foradditional dedicated volunteers. Tri-State Therapeutic Riding Center hasstarted a mentoring program for at-riskteenagers, and all mentors must be overthe age of 18.“We really rely on college students.They tend to have such good attitudes,”she says.Christian Service ProgramMelissa Tortal, ’09, has always beenpassionate about service. As a junior atSouthern, she was a natural at directingCommunity Service Day, where sheorganized more than 700 students andfaculty members in volunteer projectsthroughout the Chattanooga area.“It’s important for all students to realizethey can use their gifts, skills, andcareers in service,” says Tortal. “Godhasn’t just called pastors and teachers toserve, but people of all professions.”Next, she took a year to serve asa task force worker at Camp Kulaquain Florida. Returning to campus hersenior year, Tortal once again led theCommunity Service Day event. Aftergraduating, Southern hired her forthe new position of service initiativecoordinator.For the last year and a half, the universityhas conducted a pilot initiativeto explore an official service-learningprogram. Tortal has documented existingservice projects, assessed communityneeds, and established a system forhelping students find projects relevantto their career paths. As a result, anew Christian Service Program waslaunched this fall, and a service componentwas integrated into Southern’scurriculum.The idea is to give students experiencesthat will empower them to gointo their communities after they graduate,identify the specific needs, and usethe precise skills they have developed atSouthern to address those needs.“The new program will help us be“It’s important for all students torealize they can use their gifts,skills, and careers in service,”says Tortal. “God hasn’t just calledpastors and teachers to serve, butpeople of all professions.”sure that all students are involved inservice,” says Bob Young, vice presidentfor academic administration. “I believeit will be a blessing to the local community,help our students grow in significantareas, and raise general awarenessof the call to Christ’s followers to servethe needs of others.”Whether through short-term orlong-term mission work, communityservice projects or fundraisers, Southernprovides opportunities for students togive back to their communities, improvetheir leadership skills, and catchthe inspiration for a lasting commitmentto service. nTo see video clips of several service projects,visit southern.edu/columns.Fall 2011 9

Trips Overseas Provide Extra Edge for Southern Students Who Take Advantage of Summer Study ToursBy Caitlin Foster, ’11After spring final exams have been completed and summer officially begins at Southern AdventistUniversity, many students pack up and head home until fall semester. Some, however, pack for anentirely new and different destination. International study tours give students the opportunity tolearn more about their courses of study while expanding their worldviews.Business in ChinaThe opportunity offered by the School of Business andManagement to earn credit hours by traveling to a foreigncountry sounded perfect for senior international businessmajor Haslel Toruno.“I love to travel, so the summer study tour to Chinaseemed like the best of both worlds!” Toruno said.The China trip was also appealing to senior social workmajor Xenia Figueroa, who admits that at first, she didn’t fullyanticipate the impact the journey would have on her experienceat Southern.“I’m so glad I went, because not only did I get to see anothercountry and its culture, but I got to experience how thecountry does business,” Figueroa said.From May 8 to May 27, students kept a journal that theyturned in for credit at the end of the trip. The daily scheduletypically involved visiting a local business in the morning,and then sightseeing in the afternoon. This created a balancebetween learning about China’s business practices and itscultural heritage at places like the Hong Kong InternationalTrade and Stock Exchange and the Forbidden City.Both Toruno and Figueroa believe the trip greatly contributedto their future careers by allowing them to directly observeand speak with those already working in international business.The experience made it easier to understand the diverse natureof business between cultures in a way that would not have beenpossible in a traditional classroom environment. Plus, as Torunoobserved, a study tour to China looks good on her résumé!Music in PolandAs the business students were learning commerce in China,members of Southern’s orchestra were displaying their musicalskills in Poland. For two weeks in early May, student musiciansperformed at cathedrals, music conservatories, and Seventh-dayAdventist churches in Pszczyna, Warsaw, and Gdansk. Betweenconcerts, they were able to explore the cities and learn aboutthe country’s history. The group also visited Wawel Castle inKrakow, the salt mines, and the Auschwitz concentration camp.Cathedral performances, with their grand architecture andhistory, stood out for many Southern musicians. The statelyhouses of worship provided excellent acoustics and a reminderfor students of their focus as musical witnesses for God.In one cathedral, the orchestra held a benefit concert toraise money for a child in the hospital with heart problems.10 Columns

Their final concert, which took place ina cathedral in Warsaw, was stirring forjunior nursing major Jeremy Pastor. Asthe orchestra played inside, people weredrawn in from the street by the sound oftheir music and “as soon as they steppedinside, they became very reverent,” Pastorsaid. “It felt profound.”Social Work in EuropeExposing students to different cultureswas the main goal of the School ofSocial Work’s European tour, accordingto assistant professor Stanley Stevenson.The trip was organized to be a culturalimmersion experience, in whichstudents would learn about Europeansocieties by becoming part of them fornearly a month.By the end of the trip, students hadvisited eight European countries. Fromthe crowded streets and Eiffel Tower ofParis, to the pristine mountain air ofSwitzerland, to the Bohemian atmosphereof Amsterdam, the students hada lot to absorb.Some students found that theycould relate their observations directlyto what they are studying in school.Junior nursing/pre-med major AlexBowen says that this was the case forhim and that “seeing the different typesof healthcare systems in Europe reallygave me a new perspective and brokedown any prejudices I had.”Learning about Europe by reading isbeneficial, but it simply does not havethe same impact as actually going there.This, professor Stevenson feels, is whatmakes this trip a very important part ofanyone’s education.“There’s something very tangibleand visceral about actually touchingand standing in a place you’ve studiedin history class that you can’t get bywatching a video or reading a book,”Stevenson said.Archaeology in IsraelStudents traveled to Israel to helpexcavate the biblical city of KhirbetQeiyafa, which existed during the reignof King David and is believed to be afortress. The large majority of artifactsfound were pieces of pottery, but themost significant and exciting find wasthe olive press, which is the earliestHellenistic press found in the city. Alibation vessel, one of only a few in theworld, was also found, giving evidenceof the mixing of religions and cult practicestaking place there at some point.During the trip students gained confidencenot only in their archaeologicalskills, but also in their faith. Throughtheir efforts at the dig site and firsthandobservations during weekend toursaround Israel and Jordan, the Biblestories they had been told since childhoodbecame more real to them. Juniortheology and near east/classical studiesarchaeology major Ethan White hopesto use what he learned about archaeologyin Israel in an evangelistic series,and he recommends the archaeologytrip to everyone.“The impact on your spiritual walkis amazing; the experience of touring Jerusalemand seeing where Jesus walkedand the places mentioned in the Bibleadded detail and personalized the Biblefor me,” White said.Junior theology and near east/classicalstudies archaeology major CherieLynn Milliron also feels that her spirituallife has improved as a direct resultof the trip.“I came back with a sense of urgencythat the Bible is real,” she said.“[As a child] I learned the names ofBiblical places in church, and it’s moreabstract. But after actually being thereand experiencing them, I speak with avivaciousness that I never would havehad otherwise.”Changed ForeverAlthough these trips cost extramoney, most students found it a wiseinvestment and are grateful for thechance to learn in a new, exciting way.“You can’t put a price on the kindof experience you get on these trips,”Figueroa said. “Going on one reallyopened my eyes to the things Southernhas to offer and helped show me moreabout what I can do with my career.”The observations of these studentsand others show that not all summerschool deserves a bad reputation. Sometimesit means a chance to meet newpeople and explore new places. Whatmore could you want from a summeradventure? nFall 2011 11

By Angela Baerg, ’06Professor’s study affirms the ability of God’s Word to alter personalityDespite growing up an Adventist, Robert Montague, Ph.D., professor in the Schoolof Business and Management, didn’t take his faith seriously until one day in collegewhen a visiting speaker challenged him to read the Bible on a regular basis.12 Columns

“When I did that, all of a suddenI realized God’s word waspowerful,” says Montague.“From then on, my life changed for thebetter. My grades in school shot up, myrelationships changed, and my futurebecame bright with hope.”Montague’s experience inspired himto conduct a study to find out if the averageperson’s personality and life habitsare altered for the better when he orshe engages in consistent Bible reading.He looked in particular at how Biblereading affected the “Big Five” personalitytraits as defined in psychologicalliterature: openness, conscientiousness,extraversion, agreeableness, andneuroticism. For example, would peoplewho were more intimately connectedwith God be less “neurotic” becausethey were more able to cast their burdenson Him?Since it is impossible to quantifyinward spirituality as a result of Biblereading, Montague decided to explorethe correlation between personality andsomething that could be more objectivelymeasured: biblical knowledge. InAugust 2010, Montague made preparationsto scientifically poll membersof eight randomly selected Protestantchurches of various denominationsacross the United States to find out iftheir experiences were like his.Southern’s School of Business andManagement sponsored the ventureout of interest in the study’s potentialability to be a witness to the academiccommunity. Graduate assistant DianaSantos, studying toward a master’sdegree in business administration, did alot of legwork on the project, personallycanvassing dozens of pastors to encouragethem to participate in the research,making hundreds of phone calls, andspending hours entering survey results.When asked why a business professorwould conduct a study in the area ofreligion, Montague asks why not? “I’vemixed religion in business all of my life,first when I was a hospital administratorand now that I’m a professor,” he says.“As a Christian, I believe the two areinseparable.”Measuring the Impact of BibleReading on PersonalityAlthough a lot of research hasinvestigated areas of Christianity andgeneric spirituality, not much has beendone specifically regarding the Bibleand personality. In Montague’s study,each participant filled out an 84-questionsurvey about his or her personalitytraits, lifestyle habits, and biblicalknowledge. On a scale from one to five,church members rated how much theyagreed or disagreed with statementssuch as “I am able to do things as wellas most other people” and “I see myselfas someone who gets nervous easily.”Other questions measured where theperson scored on a spectrum of Bibleknowledge. Questions ranged fromcommon knowledge such as “What wasJesus’ mother’s name?” to more obscurequestions such as “What did Abigail doafter Nabal died?”survey ResultsMost of the results are now in, andalthough subsequent data could showotherwise, so far the trends are encouraging:People who know more about theBible self-report lower on the neuroticismscale, indicating they have fewernegative emotions such as anxiety,depression, and anger. They also selfreporthaving more hope for the future.Montague hopes to publish the resultsof his study, highlighting the positivecorrelations between Bible readingand personality. He also plans to dofollow-up studies on these same surveyparticipants and to start a new study totest the modern validity of some ofEllen White’s counsels.Survey FactsMontague’s survey:• Had 84 questions• Polled 350 people, ages 18-80• Involved people from eight religiousgroups: Baptists, United Brethren,Lutherans, Wesleyans, Methodists,Bethel Missionaries, Christians, andNon-denominationalists• Has 240 usable responses so far. (Aresponse is discarded if it is unclearlymarked.)“I think for all of us it’s importantto figure out if the strong claims theBible makes on our lives are true ornot,” says Montague. “If they are, theyought to influence our lives and be themotivation for all we do. This researchis just one more small brick in the wallof evidence for why we should take theBible seriously.” nThe Big FiveEveryone has differing degrees of the BigFive traits in his or her personality.1. Extraversion: This trait includescharacteristics such as excitability,sociability, talkativeness, assertiveness,and high amounts of expressiveness.2. Agreeableness: This personalitydimension includes attributes such astrust, altruism, kindness, affection, andother pro-social behaviors.3. Conscientiousness: Common featuresof this dimension include highlevels of thoughtfulness, good impulsecontrol, and goal-directed behaviors.Those high in conscientiousness tendto be organized and mindful of details.4. Neuroticism: Individuals high in thistrait tend to experience emotionalinstability, anxiety, moodiness, sadness,and irritability.5. Openness: This trait features characteristicssuch as imagination andinsight. Those high in this trait tend tohave a broad range of interests.From: psychology.about.comFall 2011 13

A Collaborative CampusMany professors at Southern not only teach classes but also do professional research as acontribution to the academic community. Topics range from finding the most effective strategiesfor treating health problems to the speciation of cricket communities (and everything in between).Here are a few highlights of the many types of riveting research projects taking place.History DEPARTMENTLisa Clark DillerIn addition to teaching, Lisa ClarkDiller, Ph.D., is writing a book onhow religious tolerance developed inEngland during the 17 th century. Manypeople tend to assume that this justmaterialized gradually, a natural fit forthe Protestants who dominated Englishculture. What they don’t realize is thatalthough Protestants sought tolerationfor themselves, it took them quite awhile to extend that same courtesy toCatholics. Religious tolerance did notjust happen; it was fiercely debated andintentionally implemented by passionateindividuals.“We can’t just assume that a liberaldemocracy like the one we live in hasbuilt-in protection for everyone,” Dillersaid. “Understanding the way religioustolerance developed in the past helpsus recognize what that means for oursociety today, especially for groups weperceive as politically dangerous.”Biology DEPARTMENTKeith SnyderFor the past three years, Keith Snyder,Ph.D., has participated in GordonAtkins’ long-term study of cricketspeciation in the spring and fall fieldcrickets. They have found that callsbetween the two species are sometimesmore similar than call variation withineach species and that there appears tobe a gradient change in cricket callsfrom the north to the south for bothspecies.Snyder and Atkins are trying todetermine how quickly speciation cantake place. These results may haveramifications for how fast one speciescan split into two.“We are interested in this from a scientificview and from a religious view,”Snyder said. “It is interesting to see howquickly new species can develop after acataclysmic event like the Flood.”SCHOOL OF Social WorkRene DrummWhen Rene Drumm, Ph.D., andher research team studied spouse abusewithin the Seventh-day AdventistChurch, they were sad to see that Adventiststatistics were on par with otherU.S. study populations. Their researchshowed that many victims had triedto reach out to their churches but hadreceived no response and that even athree-hour training can make a significantdifference in a church member’s orpastor’s ability to respond to situationsof abuse.Drumm hopes their study will makea significant difference in the Adventistchurch to help prevent spouse abuse.“We are the only denomination publishingresults of a study of this magnitude.We are world leaders in the intersectionof religion and abuse response,”Drumm said. “We have an opportunityto set the standard of care for churchleadership in spouse abuse.”Lisa Clark Diller Keith Snyder Rene Drumm14 Columns

SCHOOL OF NursingHolly GaddAs well as being a professor, HollyGadd, Ph.D., is a family nurse practitionerwho works alongside nursingstudents to assist patients in severaldifferent settings, helping patients learnto manage chronic health problemssuch as diabetes, high blood pressure,obesity, smoking problems, and abnormalcholesterol levels. Data from herwork in these settings is used to trackwhich health challenges improve mostunder direct care from an onsite nursepractitioner, which ones require differentstrategies to be successful, and whatthose strategies might be.“Ultimately, the goal of managingthese health problems is to reduce riskof more severe health problems, tomaintain the highest quality of life foreach individual patient, and to reducehealthcare expenditures over the longrun,” Gadd said. “My goal is that myresearch will help my patients livehealthier, happier lives.”SCHOOL OF Journalism andCommunicationLinda CrumleyAfter student Renee Baumgartner,’08, saw some negative effects of Americangift-giving to locals during shorttermmission trips, she began a studywith instructors Linda Crumley, Ph.D.and Mindi Rahn, and many studenthelpers. Their research has revealedthat these well-intended gifts oftenhave unexpected consequences such ashaving people fight over presents, localsdeveloping an attitude of entitlement,or motivating people to become beggarsbecause it is so lucrative.“With more than 100,000 Americansparticipating in short-term missiontrips each year, it is a potentially volatilesituation,” Crumley said. “Certainlyit is off-target from Christ’s command ofmaking disciples.”Crumley and Baumgartner hopetheir research can result in better trainingfor good-intentioned missionarieswho need direction in selecting giftsthat will truly benefit the communitiesto which they are ministering.Physics AND ENGINEERINGDEPARTMENTKen CavinessWhen Ken Caviness, Ph.D., is notteaching physics to his students, hespends his time researching to betterunderstand it himself. Caviness is currentlystudying causal networks generatedfrom sequential substitution systems.Causal networks are rules of causeand effect. In Caviness’ research, substitutionsare sequentially made into thesenetworks using a computer program,and the trends generated by the resultsare studied. These causal networks canbe set up so that they reproduce someof the relationships observed in physics,contributing to the search for a set ofrules that could potentially explain allphysical relationships and reactions.“Through this project, we hope notonly to gain a better understanding ofcausal networks and sequential substitutionsystems but ultimately increased insightinto the fundamental mechanismsof the universe,” Caviness said. nHolly GaddLinda CrumleyKen CavinessFall 2011 15

16 ColumnsA Full FlightAfter hearing university president GordonBietz’s student dedication address, whichcompared a year at Southern to beingon a flight with a specific destination,students crowded the foyer of the CollegedaleChurch of Seventh-day Adventists.Nearly 1,200 students were aboard forthe first convocation of “Southern Flight2011-2012,” with 250 of them watchinga live screening of the program in anoverflow room adjacent to the sanctuarywhile even more watched from a nearbymothers’ room. This flight was burstingat the seams!

»professorinspirationProfessor Helen Pyke’s door was always open for her students.The End of an EraBy Caitlin Foster, ’11Learning to write well can be a difficult and nerve-wracking task, butHelen Pyke, associate professor of English, made it enjoyable.Pyke’s smile and warm greetings calmed freshmen nerves about theirnew environment and grades. Her cookies—creative treats containinganything from chocolate chips to pineapple to raisins and coconut—were baked from scratch for students on days when their papers for herwere due. For these reasons and more, Pyke is sorely missed on campusthis fall, retiring recently after 24 years at Southern Adventist University.Pyke originally planned to work at College Press, but began teachingcomposition classes during the summer of 1987 after talking with DavidSmith, who was chair of the English Department at the time.“After less than a week in the classroom, I told David that this iswhere I belong,” Pyke said. “All other teaching experiences had justbeen training for this.”Freshmen still anxious about their abilities to perform well in collegeclasses became self-assured writers and all-around confident studentsafter taking classes from Pyke. Senior English major Olivia Nieb was oneof these worried new students when she first came to Southern and wasassigned Pyke as her academic advisor.“When I came to school as a freshman, I was very, very nervous andshy,” Nieb said, “but Ms. Pyke had a very friendly smile. She told mewhat to expect and made me feel right at home.”Pyke supported student writers as a creative writing instructor andone-year sponsor of the Writer’s Club. Her often-repeated statement,“There is no one way to write; there are millions of ways,” was the coreof what she tried to teach. This approach to writing inspired Nieb towrite articles for the Seventh-day Adventist magazines Guide and Insight.“She really urged us to share our writing with others and gave greatadvice on how to get published,” Nieb said. “She made us feel goodabout what we did!”Pyke remains passionate about teaching students how to be goodwriters.“Anyone who really wants to write can learn to do it right,” Pykesaid. “Writers are not born. They learn their craft because they are passionateabout sharing ideas and want to write better than they do, nomatter how long they do it or how good they get.”Like Nieb, senior social work major Lauren Souza found inspirationin her relationship with Pyke. Souza started workingfor Pyke the second semester of her freshmanyear. Since then, she’s come to see Pyke not onlyas a good boss, but also as a mentor and friend whowas always willing to listen and offer guidance.“Every time I came to work, we would havewonderful conversations about how to handle situationsin life,” Souza said. “One time I had a reallybad day, and I just started crying in her office. Shecame over and gave me an incredible hug; I mean,she just squeezed the life out of me! It was so niceto know that she cared, that she loved me.”The same caring personality and dedicationSouza experienced was also clear to all whoenjoyed Pyke’s famous cookies, made fresh for dayswhen final draft papers were due. These treatsremain legendary in Brock Hall and beyond.“Those cookies were so good! I really appreciatedthat she took the time to make them foreveryone,” Nieb said. “That, along with rememberingeach student’s name, showed that she caredabout each individual.”Having positively affected so many people’slives, Pyke’s absence will be keenly felt.“It’s hard to believe she won’t be working andteaching here anymore. I was very lucky to workfor her; she is an incredible woman,” Souza said.“It really feels like the end of an era.”Though she doesn’t plan to teach collegeclasses again, Pyke will remain involved withteaching and writing by leading a youth Sabbathschool class, and possibly teaching creative writingworkshops. For now, she is living and working onher small farm in Alabama.“My right hand is already beginning to recoverfrom holding a pink or purple pen all those years,”she said. “But I will miss the students and theirpapers.” nFall 2011 17

»life 101My MiddleSchool VowBy Sam Nadarajan, senior religionand computer science majorremember one assignment I received in middleI school. Circled in red ink was my grade: A+.But that wasn’t what got my attention. At the endof the assignment was a note from my teacher.It read, “Congratulations. You went above andbeyond the call of duty.” I had never heard thisphrase before, so I asked my teacher what it meant.She explained that I had done much more thanwhat was required for the assignment and that Ihad done it with excellence.Since then I have tried endlessly to re-createthe feeling I had when I saw that note. To knowthat I did more than what was required, to give mybest, and to do it with excellence seemed worthexcessive studying and checking for accuracy.Hard to Be PerfectIn high school, it was tough to emulate thatfeeling, yet I somehow managed to do it. Takingsix advanced placement classes and completingassignments that my teachers would ask to keep forexamples made me strive all the more to go aboveand beyond. I frequently skipped meals, went tobed early, and turned down offers to hang out withfriends for the sake of excellence. When I receivedmy high school diploma, I vowed to make it clearin college too that I was no ordinary student, butone who went above and beyond the call of duty.As a naïve freshman, I signed up for many clubsand activities. It was not until I started receivingemails from each of them and tried in vain to meettheir demands that I faltered in my middle schoolvow. Three years later, I look back at my involvementas a resident assistant, double major, painterat Plant Services, Asian Club pastor and socialvice president, Sabbath School leader, Patten Towersvolunteer, member of Bible Workers Club, andvarious other activities that I realize everything Igave up in my attempt to go above and beyond—namely sleep, a social life, exercise, healthy food,vacations, and more importantly, the very desire Istarted with to go above and beyond. If I had a split personality, managingall of those tasks would have been a lot easier, but I realized I’d beenmaintaining instead of excelling.Where Did I Go Wrong?The other day as I was reflecting with my girlfriend on the challengesof the year and the stress I frequently exhibit, she said something thatstruck me.“You’re trying to go above and beyond in every single thing you’reinvolved in.”I had never told her about my middle school experience or articulatedmy vow; nevertheless, she saw what was getting at me. I was involvedin too much, and I was trying to be the best in everything. As a result, Ifound myself struggling in everything.Since coming to Southern, I can safely say that I’ve done too much.God never designed one individual to do everything, but rather for eachmember of the body to excel in its job for the function of the wholebody (see 1 Corinthians 12). Here are some things I’ve learned in threeyears of college:• Life gives us too many options, and Southern is no exception. Thisisn’t necessarily a bad thing; it just requires wisdom to choose carefullyso at the end of the day, after schoolwork, homework, andregular work, we’ll have enough energy left for our extracurricularactivities.• It’s important to plan free time. Free time is just as essential asmealtime and should be treated the same way.• A lot of stress is avoidable by learning to say “no.” There are somethings that we just should not do. It’s okay not to do them, so weshouldn’t be afraid to use that two-letter word.Modeled After ChristWhen I think about Jesus’ ministry, I realize that one of the thingsthat made it so effective was its focus. Even Jesus did not heal, convert,or reach everyone, but his ministry was still effective because He continuallytrained His disciples to take over for Him when He left. It tookmore than three years for them to get the point, but after Jesus ascended,the fruit of His labor was found mostly through the work of His disciplesand the success of the early church.The same lesson, I realized, is applicable in my life: Better to goabove and beyond in one area and be effective than to be mediocre inmany things. n18 Columns

[around campus]»headlinesSouthern Partners with It Is Written for Evangelism TrainingSouthern Adventist University and ItIs Written are teaming up to offer anambitious curriculum aimed at increasingparticipants’ Bible knowledge and enthusiasmfor evangelism.Students in the new SALT program(Soul-winning And Leadership Training)enroll in 14 weeks of spiritual study socondensed and focused that they are notallowed to take any additional courses atthe same time and are advised againstmaintaining work responsibilities outsideof the classroom. And the coursework isthe easy part.Finding opportunities to share thesenew truths with others, and being comfortableenough to engage when themoments do arise, is often more dauntingthan the hours spent diving into prophecyand practicum work. To help with this,SALT spends considerable time teachingeffective evangelism and one-on-onetechniques that make the sharing ofbeliefs come more naturally to Christians.Classes for the inaugural SALT courseMichael Cafferky, professor of Businessand Management at SouthernAdventist University, has written andpublished a new textbook, the first everof its kind.Management: A Faith-Based Perspectiveis the only full-length college textbookever written on management from aChristian perspective. The textbook cameoff the press in September, and professorsat six different colleges have alreadystated their plans to use it. The bookwill also be used at Southern starting inwinter 2012 for the class “Principles ofMarketing.”Inspiration for the textbook came toCafferky in 2003 as he first began teachingat Southern. Upon realizing there wasno management textbook like this for himThe SALT leadership team had a chance to reconnect during the ASIConvention in Sacramento. Pictured from left are John Bradshaw,It Is Written speaker and director; Gordon Bietz, Southern AdventistUniversity president; and Alan Parker, SALT program director.began in August, and according to programcoordinator Michelle Duocoumes,nearly 20 full-time students are currentlyimmersed in the study. Most of thesestudents, ranging in age from 18-44, areearning college credit for the classes;however, a few have chosen to attendpurely for the training and certificationpurposes. Many of those pursuing certificateswill move on to one-year task forceto use, he got into contact with Pearson-Prentice Hall publishers. After three yearsof communication, they showed a seriousinterest and he began the long processof writing the textbook. Before beingpublished, Cafferky’s book was criticallyevaluated by 30 peer reviewers and editedby two professional editors.“This project has encouraged meto think deeply about what Christiansbelieve and how our religious faith can bebrought into our daily life at work,” Cafferkysaid.Cafferky already has plans to write abusiness ethics textbook, also from aChristian perspective.Jon Wentworth, associate professor,said that Management: A Faith-BasedPerspective is truly a unique resource.positions in Bible work and foreign missions—jobsthat Southern helps arrange.While the classes are taught at Southern,largely by Southern professors, SALTis definitely a dual effort with a venerablepartner. It Is Written approached Southernwith this idea for an evangelistic trainingprogram and contributes in severalkey ways: program promotion, financialbacking, scholarship opportunities, andboard guidance. They are even sendingJohn Bradshaw, their new speaker anddirector, to teach at SALT for a full week.Leaders from both partners are excitedabout the program and anticipate a practical,far-reaching impact for all involved.“This is a chance for students to notonly obtain classroom knowledge, buthands-on experience as well,” Duocoumessaid. “Our hope is that SALTgraduates will go on to be passionateleaders in evangelism, whatever theirfuture careers!”For more information, please visitsouthern.edu/SALT. —Staff ReportProfessor Publishes Faith-Based Business Management TextbookStudents enjoy Professor Cafferky’s engaging style.“Cafferky opens to his readers a broadarray of Christian perspectives on managementtopics,” he said. “This textbookboth instructs and challenges the Christianbusiness person.”—Sarah CrowderFall 2011 19

»headlines[around the nation]National WellnessInstitute HonorsSouthern for HealthPromotionStudents and faculty in Southern AdventistUniversity’s School of PhysicalEducation, Health and Wellness havelong believed they were part of a specialprogram. Now they have the hardware toprove it!Phil Garver, Ed.D., dean of the school,recently traveled to Wisconsin to receiveone of only two awards presented by theNational Wellness Institute (NWI) to outstandingundergraduate health promotionprograms across the United States.In citing why Southern was chosen, theNWI press release describes the schoolas having “one of the most innovativeprograms in the country.” Benjamin Parrish,a senior majoring in corporate andcommunity wellness,couldn’t agree more.“I am not surprisedTENNESSEEat all,” Parrish said. “Thededicated work that myprofessors are doing deserveshigh praise.”Another testament to the program’sstrength lies in just how Southern cameto be nominated for the award in the firstplace. It wasn’t Southern faculty, staff, orstudents who were seeking to promote»by the numbers14countries visited bystudents participatingin international toursthrough Southern this summerPhil Garver, dean of the School of Physical Education, Health and Wellness, recently traveled to Wisconsin to receive one of only two awardspresented by the National Wellness Institute to outstanding undergraduate health promotion programs across the United States.themselves. In fact, it was a leader atanother institution altogether.David Gobble, director of Ball StateUniversity’s Fisher Wellness Center, nominatedSouthern for the NWI award afterseeing program results firsthand. BallState is a frequent destination for Southernstudents seeking graduate degreesin wellness management, and Gobblehas been impressed with the quality ofstudents Garver has sent his way.Though pleased with the recognitionthe NWI award brings to the School ofPhysical Education, Health and Wellness,Garver has no plans to lean very longon present accolades. In fact, he’s busyworking on the next big step to keepingthis program relevant on the increasinglyvisible stage of wellness management.234 theclasses offered atSouthern duringsummer“Right now we’re discussing the idea ofhosting our very own wellness conferencein 2012,” Garver said. “This will be a hugedeal as we seek out ways to better sharethe message of what a Christ-centeredprogram like ours can do.”And that last point is crucial to bothGarver and his students, setting thisprogram apart from other schools in amanner more meaningful than any awardcould ever do.“I was drawn here not just becauseof the state-of-the-art facilities or strongscientific approach to wellness,” Parrishsaid, “but mostly because of the consistentemphasis on Jesus Christ as anecessary source for permanent changingand healing of our lives.”—Staff Report354 Maystudentsgraduated in201120 Columns

»headlinesCancer Research Progress Earns SouthernGraduate Presidential AwardSouthern Adventist University alumnusJames Gulley, Ph.D., has been selectedto receive a Presidential Early CareerAward for Scientists and Engineers(PECASE). This is theMARYLANDhighest honor bestowed bythe United States governmenton science and engineeringprofessionals in the early stages of theirindependent research careers.Gulley, who entered the tenure trackat the National Institutes of Health in2010, was recently tenured based on hisleadership in the field of immunotherapyfor cancer. He has brought a vaccinedeveloped in the Laboratory of TumorImmunology and Biology (within the NationalCancer Institute) into human trialsthrough preliminary efficacy studies andnow into a phase 3 clinical trial. The studysuggested a 44% reduction in the risk ofdeath compared with placebo. Gulley hasalso proposed a new paradigm to explainthe delayed clinical benefit seen with immunetherapies as a class.“I am very proud of Southern and howI got my formal start in higher educationthere,” Gulley said.Gulley lives with his wife, Trenise, andtheir two children in Takoma Park, Maryland,and is active in Sligo Seventh-dayAdventist Church. —Staff Report James Gulley, ’87North Carolina State Senator Jim Davis, ’69Southern Alum Now N.C. State SenatorWhether straightening teeth or runningfor office, Jim Davis, ’69, hasfocused on a life serving others.Even as a young boy, Davis wasintrigued by politics, with one ear alwaystuned into political conversations.Nevertheless, by the time he enrolled atSouthern, Davis had dreams of becominga dentist and pursued a degree in biology.While attending Southern, Davisenjoyed being highly involved in variousactivities including band, the men’s choir,and intramural sports throughout hisfour years. The values learned, as wellas the friends he made and the mentorshe gleaned understanding from, made ahuge impact on his life.Davis graduated from Southerngrounded in his beliefs, ready to live alife of service. As a dentist, he was ableto serve others in a tangible manner.His lifelong love of politics eventuallyled him to become a countycommissioner in MaconNORTHCounty, North Carolina.CAROLINALast year, after muchprayer and manyconversations with his wife, Judy (Salyers),’70, Davis decided to run for statesenator. Winning a close election, Davis isnow able to help others in a different way.Throughout his journey, Davis hascarried the values that were instilled atSouthern.—Carrie Francisco32,400gallons of water pumped through theroundabout fountain each hour0.01 10Inches of rainfor the monthof August. Thiswas the driest month ever recorded in theCollegedale area.Inches of rain in a24-hour period onSeptember 5-6. Thiswas the wettest day ever recorded in theCollegedale area.Fall 2011 21

»headlines[around the nation]Student TurnsWakeskate Skills IntoTraveling OutreachMinistryWith a pair of sneakers and awakeskate under his feet, MatthewManzari, junior theology major at Southern,is in his element—ready to hit thewater, jump waves, and try new tricks.Wakeskating is a combination of skateboardingand wakeboarding that requiresathletes to balance without foot bindingson a board pulled by a boat. Matthew, aprofessional wakeskater, began competingwhen he was 13 years old. By age15, he had several sponsorships, whichnow include Nike 6.0, CWB Board Co.,Arnette Sunglasses, Sea Doo, andPerformance Ski and Surf.Shifted PrioritiesAs Matthew became more involvedwith wakeskating, he noticed that hestarted to drift from God. His prioritieschanged as he went to competitions allover the world.“I didn’t have plans for college,” saysMatthew. “I intended to be in this sport ’tilI was at least 30 and then work as a teammanager or something else in the sport.”One morning everything changed.Matthew woke up unable to ignore thefeeling that God was speaking to him andthat something in his life had to shift. Astime continued to slip by, Matthew felt anurgency to go into ministry—somethinghe had never intended to do.Wanting to make sure he had heardGod’s voice, Matthew waited two monthsbefore sharing his thoughts with anyone.The confirmation came when one of Matthew’sfriends, whom he hadn’t talked toin a while, said he always knew Matthewwas going to be a pastor.“It’s like the feeling when you have atest the next day and you go out to hangProfessional wakeskater Matthew Manzari has taken his passion for wakeskating and turned it into a passion for ministry.with friends, but as much as you try toenjoy it, you can’t fully because the test isin the back of your mind,” says Matthew.“It became extremely clear what Godwanted me to do.”Matthew told his parents and startedsearching online for an Adventist universityclose to Florida that has a goodtheology program. Southern popped upon the list, and although he had neverheard of it before, Matthew scheduled acampus tour. Three weeks later, he wasenrolled, following a new passion.“Coming to Southern has changedmy life,” says Matthew. “I can’t imaginedoing anything better than studyingGod’s Word.”Wakeskating WitnessMatthew still wakeskates, but with anew perspective; it is now an opportunityfor him to witness for God and make adifference in others’ lives. As Matthewcontinues to study at Southern andparticipate in wakeskate competitions, herealizes why God brought wakeskatinginto his life.“One reason is to relate to youthbecause it opens a door to them, as arider based in ministry,” says Matthew.“A second reason is that it has been andstill is a great life experience. It made meappreciate what we have, being able totravel to other countries and experiencingother cultures.”Matthew’s religion professors at Southernagree God has gifted him with uniqueskills and opportunities.“I admire Matt’s ability to reach peoplethrough his profession that no one elsecan reach,” says Greg King, Ph.D., deanof the School of Religion.Fellow professor Michael Hasel, Ph.D.,agrees. “It is great to see a person likeMatt, who is at the top of his professionas a wakeskater yet who has respondedto the call to devote his life to ministry.”—Carrie Francisco22 Columns

[around the world]»headlinesPacific Island Trip Helps Complete Book On Fallen MissionaryRainey Park,’10, didn’t realize that enrollingin the Literary Journalism classfrom Andy Nash, Ph.D., would lead topublishing her own book, Love, Kirsten.The class, which is focused on the artof telling true stories, requires studentsto turn in one 20-page article that couldbe a portion of a book. While studentswere on the hunt for the perfectstory, Rainey thought aboutKirsten Wolcott, a studentYAP missionary from Southern whowas murdered in November2009 while serving on theisland of Yap. Rainey says whatinitially attracted her to the story wasthat it was close to home and relevant.She also thought the story deserved tobe told accurately.“There was a lot about the story wedidn’t know,” says Rainey. “I wanted toget to the truth of who Kirsten was.”Contacting the FamilyRainey’s first step was contactingKirsten’s family.“I was nervous at first about callingKirsten’s parents,” says Rainey. “I knewthey were still grieving, and I didn’t wantto upset them by asking permission towrite their daughter’s story.”As it turned out, Hollis and KarenWolcott were warm and willing to helphowever possible. They supplied Raineywith Kirsten’s journals, which became theprimary source of insight into Kirsten’sworld. After visiting the Wolcott family, Raineyfinished her 20-page assignment and thesemester ended, but the journey didn’tstop there. Rainey decided to travel toYap to gather more information and finishwriting the book-length story.“It was a risky decision,” says Rainey. “Ididn’t have a contract with a publisher oreven know if I would be successful, butI knew I needed details from Yap if I wasgoing to finish the story. I thought, ‘Howcan I write about places I haven’t seen orpeople I haven’t met?’”Rainey decided to take the risk, usingleftover scholarship money to purchase aplane ticket to Yap. While on the island,she met with other student missionaries,interacted with Kirsten’s students, interviewedtwo senators, and even met withKirsten’s confessed murderer.Upon returning from Yap, Rainey satdown to finish the story. She says thatalthough she had read Kirsten’s journals,she had to start over in the writing processbecause of the new perspective shegained on her trip to Yap.“After visiting Yap and talking to thedifferent people involved, the journalcame alive,” says Rainey. “Kirsten’s wordstook on a new significance, and I understoodher better.”The Finished Product“During the summer, I made contactwith the acquisitions editor at PacificPress, and after submitting severalexcerpts, it finally got accepted,” saysRainey. In addition, Rainey recently wonthe Student of the Year award from theSociety of Adventist Communicators,largely because of the research andwriting involved in Love, Kirsten.—Jarod KeithRainey Park’s class project turned into a full-length book.Southern Archaeologist Team Excavates Judean FortressAn archaeology team from SouthernAdventist University, under the directionof School of Religion professor MichaelHasel, Ph.D., is in the final stages of athree-year excavation project thatbrought to light several new discoveries.The excavation was conducted inpartnership with the Hebrew Universityof Jerusalem under the directorship ofYosef Garfinkel, a leading archaeologistin Israel. This past summer Southernsent a group of 50 to help excavate atKhirbet Qeiyafa, the biblical site ofShaarayim (1 Samuel 17:52).This archaeological site is presumablythe location of the historic battle betweenDavid and Goliath, and it has recentlybeen a topic of much scholarly debatebetween those denying the existence ofthe kingdom of David as described in theBible and biblical scholars who upholdthe historical authenticity of David. CNNfeatured this controversy in a report withfootage that includes Southern AdventistUniversity volunteers. Although digparticipants say that new architecturalfeatures are coming to light on a dailybasis, the interpretation of thesite and its objects is stilltentative.“This season’s excavationhas attracted majorISRAELattention for the importantbuildings excavated from thetime of Alexander the Greatand the special finds from the time ofDavid,” says Hasel. “Biblical history andprophecy are becoming tangible in the21st century!”—Staff ReportFall 2011 23

»mission minutePig Heads,Pirates, andPurpose in PeruBy Hannah Melara, junior graphic design majornine short months, Peru went from beingIn just the name of another country to being myhome.I can remember back to the very first morningmy fellow missionaries and I arrived in Pucallpa,Peru. My first impression was that it was peaceful.I distinctly remember that as we pulled into thelong driveway, shaded by mango trees, there was alittle bit of fog in the air. The chickens were aboutdone with their morning ritual of screaming theirheads off, and the bees were humming busily in theponderosa tree, alive with hot pink blossoms.I’m glad God doesn’t always allow us to seewhat’s coming next. I’m glad that every day is asurprise package. Because little did I know that thenext nine months of my life were going to be filledwith adventure, danger, and complete craziness(but in a good way).About a month after arriving and completingour simplified medical training—giving each othershots and pulling teeth from a dead pig head—the doctor announced that it was time to have acampaign.“This week is really going to test your limits,”he said, “physically, mentally, and spiritually.”He was right. I acted as a triage nurse for ourcampaign in Ivan Sikic on the outskirts of Pucallpa.As a triage nurse, my job was to take thesymptoms and vital signs of each patient beforethey saw a doctor. Easy enough, right? But when you’re sitting under theblazing Amazon sun with 200 people pressed around you, barely givingyou enough room to take a drink of water; when you have sweat pouringout of every pore in your body; when you don’t understand half of thethings that people are saying to you; when it’s 3 p.m. and you haven’teaten anything because there are still more patients to see, Satan startsmessing with you. You get frustrated. Quick-tempered. It was hard. Andby Tuesday I was ready to quit.But then I noticed that something was happening; something wassoftening inside of me. I began seeing the people. I began realizing thatthey were moms and sisters and grandpas, just like my mom and sistersand grandpa. They desperately needed someone to care, and that someonecould be me.By the grace of God, I learned a lot of Spanish that week. I learnedevery part of the body and became very familiar with terms like dolorde cabeza, bichos, and dolor de estomago—which, roughly translated, areheadache, worms, and stomach ache. And as I befriended the people, theystarted touching my life.By the end of the week, I didn’t want to leave. I was flying throughtriage. I was doing something, and even though I went without eatingmost of the week and crashed from exhaustion every night, it was thebest week I had in Peru up to that point.As soon as we finished, it was off to another campaign. Finish one,start another, with barely enough time to breathe. Okay, maybe time forone quick breath. But then it was back to all the action; this time, fourdays on a river.Reality of RepetitionImagine with me. The boat hums and the sun warms your face whiletraveling down the Ucayali River. Exotic birds are calling from massivetress with vines that twist and turn. The boat winds through a narrowsection of the river; then, as the view opens up, there’s a small villagewith only 20 families. The hustle and bustle of civilization is far away.The locals help carry boxes from the boat to a small house—yourclinic. The team unpacks medical supplies and begins attending to2424 Columns

patients. Later, you start a soccer gamewith the kids and tell them stories aboutJesus. All too soon, it’s time to go.You’re back on the boat, marvelingat the beauty of the sunset on the wateruntil arriving at the next destination, alarger fishing town called Tacshitea. Youset up a hammock between two poles,or throw a sleeping bag on the sand anda mosquito net over your head, beforedozing to the sounds of locals playingcards and eating chicken.The next day the clinic is busy.There’s barely time to breathe betweenpatients. It’s all go, go, go, but you knowpeople are being helped. In exhaustion,there’s satisfaction. When the patientsare gone, you search for something toeat and realize that the only water tocook with is the same water you bathedin and arrived in by boat. After scoopingthis questionable brown liquid intothe pot for boiling, you pray that theLord will kill all of the parasites beforethe spaghetti is ready.And then—well, you know the routine—backon the boat and on to thenext village.Life Changes FastIt’s funny how most days start exactlythe same, yet in just one day, onehour, 10 minutes, your life can completelychange.After four days on the river withonly one “bath,” there was nothing Iwanted to do more than peel off mydirty, stinky clothes and take a shower.My friends and I sat in the front of theboat on our journey home. After talkingand reading for a bit, I leaned myhead back to take a nap. I was driftingasleep when all of a sudden, BANG!I whipped my head around and sawa double-barreled shotgun pointingstraight at me.Oh, God help us! I cried in my head.Pirates. Three men with masksand painted faces were shouting at us,“Por la playa! Por la playa!” Our driversteered the boat to the beach. Withguns still pointed at us, the men ransackedour boat. One by one, I watchedas things were taken out of my bag.I could hear my heart pounding inmy ears.One of the pirates looked straight atme and asked for my cellphone.“No tengo nada! No tengo nada!”It was all I could spit out, and it wastrue. I didn’t have anything, not even acellphone.He came to search my pockets.The doctor’s wife was crying as hetried to explain to the robbers that wewere medical missionaries and didn’thave anything of value.“We are just trying to help people,”he said.“Don’t look at me. Shut up!” one ofthe pirates said, as he continued to holda gun to the doctor’s neck.I’ve never had so many thoughts flythrough my head at once, all bouncingoff of each other, going a million milesan hour. I thought about my family andfriends—all those I love. I was tryingto remember if I had any enemies. Ithought about my future and past. I wastrying to imagine what it would feel liketo get shot or to die. I thought about mylife, hanging by the thread of a robber’simpulsive trigger finger. The funnything was that even though all of thesethings were going through my head, ablanket of peace covered me.Right before the attack, I had startedthe book Don’t Waste Your Life by JohnPiper. In it he quotes a small poem:Only one life,’Twill soon be past;Only what’s doneFor Christ will last.That little sentence hit me hard.The men’s voices interrupted mythoughts.“Where’s the other boat?” they keptasking.The other half of our team and supplieswere on a second boat, which hadgotten ahead of us and was out of sight.“Where’s the other boat?” theyrepeated. “What’s on it?”“Angels,” the doctor and his wifesaid. The robbers started making jokesabout God. “Where is God?” theylaughed.One of the men kept urging theothers to go. The pirates threw some ofour bags into their boat and took off asquickly as they came.Lessons LearnedMy point is not to tell you an adventurestory. It was terrible, and I wouldnever wish the same thing on anyone.What I want to emphasize is just howvaluable your life is. Look at the peopleyou surround yourself with, at the kindof life you are living, and make sureyou’re on the right path. You only getone life, so be immensely thankful forit. And remember,Only one life,’Twill soon be past;Only what’s doneFor Christ will last.Everything else is in vain, isn’t it? nSpring Fall 2011 25

»spotlightLiving inBalanceBy Tina Frist Smith, ’89For more than three decades, Southern AdventistUniversity’s School of Physical Education,Health and Wellness has focused on holistic trainingfor mind, body, and spirit. Today, the schoolstays true to form by encouraging an increasinglysedentary society to get moving again.Phil Garver, Ed.D., current dean and head ofthe program since 1975, believes God is workingthrough his program to bring balance back tounbalanced lives. “We’ve found that He blesseswhen we do the right things for the right reasons,”Garver said.Four DegreesSchool professors are preparing students toincrease activity in a culture that spends too muchtime sitting in front of computers, televisions, andgaming systems. This imbalance is contributing toincreased health risks for heart disease, diabetes,and osteoporosis. There has never been a greaterneed for health educators, and Southern has fourdistinct degrees contributing to that end.Health Science. Of the four bachelor’s degreesoffered through the school, this area has experiencedthe most growth with pre-professionalundergraduates who plan to continue studies inmedicine, dentistry, and physical therapy. Somefuture physicians, for example, are opting for classroomdiversity as a counterbalance to hours spentin laboratories.Wellness Management. More practical applicationsare being incorporated into this concentrationwith new classes such as Personal Conditioning.Students will learn how to make more tailoredrecommendations for their clients.Health, Physical Education and Recreation.Future P.E. teachers on this traditional track arefollowing a revised curriculum while earning ateacher certification.Sports Studies. The school provides a nonteachingqualification with an emphasis in humanA student instructor leads a spinning class in the Hulsey Wellness Center.performance, journalism, management, marketing, psychology, recreation,or public relations and advertising.Beyond the ClassroomUnder the recreation and outreach arm of the department, Southern’sgymnastics team continues to perform nationwide while promotingstrong health principles and an anti-drug message. More than half ofthe student body participates in intramurals and clubs, while thousandsaround campus–both students and community members–stay active on20 acres encompassing the track, disc golf course, ball fields, and tenniscourts.Employees on campus also benefit from the department’s focus onhealth and wellness, with incentives to actively use the facilities andresources. As a direct result, university healthcare costs are consistentlyunder budget.Administrators and faculty have chosen “Living in Balance: PhysicalActivity” as the focus for the university’s five-year evaluation processnecessary to maintain accreditation through the Southern Associationof Colleges and Schools. Reaching every student on campus and trackingtheir activities are just two of the goals set in the early planningstages of this pivotal undertaking, scheduled to begin in 2012.National ProminenceRegularly recognized among the nation’s healthiest companies,Southern has earned two gold Well Workplace Awards from the WellnessCouncil of America. And just this past summer, the school receivedone of only two awards presented by the National Wellness Institute(NWI) to outstanding undergraduate health promotion programs acrossthe United States. In citing why Southern was chosen, the NWI pressrelease described the university as having “one of the most innovativeprograms in the country.”Garver plans to keep the momentum of those awards going by hostingan international wellness conference at Southern 2012. Such agathering would be a feather in the cap for his program while drawingmuch-needed attention to critical issues that can be overwhelming forindividuals who often face these struggles alone.“Our team’s goal is to empower people,” says Garver. “We evaluate,educate, and motivate men and women, old and young, to take action tobe healthy—body, mind, and soul.”That’s living balanced! n26 Columns

»on the move50sDaniel Loh, ’55 and’63, retired from KaiserPermanente Medical Center as an anesthesiologist.He lives in Northridge,California, and recently returned froma mission trip to Vietnam.Marilyn (Biggs) Sykes, ’59, is aretired elementary school teacherliving in Highland, California. Sheparticipated in a ShareHim missiontrip two years ago to Ghana, Africa.60sRalph M. Hendershot,’62, has been retired frompublic school counseling for 16 years.He became the INS sponsor for thePaul Goia, ’99, family from Romania14 years ago. He has traveled extensivelywith the Goias every summerwhile Paul has presented prayerseminars in churches throughout theUnited States, Canada, and othercountries. Ralph enjoys recruitingstudents for Southern wheneverpossible and has provided housing forcountless families who visit campusfor PreviewSouthern.Gilbert Burnham, ’64, was namedAlumnus of the Year at the LomaLinda University School of Medicinegraduation in May 2010. He is aprofessor of International Health atthe Johns Hopkins University and codirectorof the Center for Refugee andDisaster Response in the University’sBloomberg School of Public Health.After receiving this award, Gilberttraveled to Kabul, where he signed anagreement with the Islamic Republicof Afghanistan for Johns Hopkins toconduct a three-year Results BasedFinancing project in 10 provinces.He is pictured here with Suraya Dalil,Acting Minister of Public Health forthe government of Afghanistan. Hehas directed JHU research projects inthat country for the past nine years.He and his wife, Virginia (Fowler)Burnham, attended, live in Baltimore,Maryland.Rebecca (Stanley) Hodges, ’66,is semi-retired after teaching schoolfor 18 years. She currently works asa Certified Nursing Assistant. Sheenjoys four grown children and sevengrandchildren.Jerry Hoyle, ’66, continues to practiceclinical psychology in Redlands,California, and is Associate ClinicalProfessor of Psychiatry at Loma LindaUniversity School of Medicine. Hecontinues to sing and perform in theWedgwood Trio with classmates DonVollmer, ’67, and Bob Summerour,’67. Jerry’s wife, Sharon, is a nurse casemanager at LLU Medical Center’sProton Treatment Center.Janice (Thomson) Wedel, ’66, isa retired nurse and lives in Paradise,California. She and her husband,along with their son, Greg Wedel, ’97,recently enjoyed a trip to the UnitedKingdom. The Wedels have purchaseda motor home and are travelingaround the western United States.Arthur, ’67, and Lennette (Lester)Lesko, ’67, live in Riverside, California.Both are retired and enjoyingtheir two grandchildren and varioushobbies.Stephen Patrick, ’68, is pastpresident of the Florida Postal HistorySociety and adjunct professor of theCivil War history at Southern. He hastaught a total of 43 years, 38 of whichhave been at Forest Lake Academy.70sRogers Clinch, attended,retired from teaching in1980 and became a professional tellerof Cherokee stories and universitylecturer on Native American issues.He suffered an automobile accidentin 1998 and was forced to retirea second time. Following this, hemoved back to Tennessee and, in2000, married Esther Levi, an Israelinational and daughter of survivorsof the Holocaust. He and his wifehave established Beit HaMashiach, acongregation for Jewish believers inthe Messiah.Rolland Crawford, ’73, retiredin 2008 from the Loma Linda FireDepartment after nearly 34 years infire service in Missouri and California.Over 20 of those years were spent aschief officer and more than 6 years asfire chief. He is currently consultingfor government and businesses andlecturing on fire protection with anemphasis on wildland-urban interfacefire protection. Rolland is also involvedin international developmentand travel. He recently returned froma trip to Wales and is planning aneducational group tour there in 2012.Randy, ’77, and Jane (Miller) Allen,’76, were married on May 1, 2011,in Walla Walla, Washington. Thetwo were classmates at Forest LakeAcademy 38 years ago and again atSouthern. Despite living on oppositesides of the country during the yearssince graduation, their paths crossedagain last year and they began dating.The couple lives in Apopka, Florida,where Jane is the church secretary.80sLes, attended ’79-’81,and Lois (Catoire)Myhre, ’80 and ’81, live in Yucaipa,California. He is self-employed inaviation maintenance, and she is theregistrar/receptionist at Mesa GrandeAcademy. Their son, Aaron Myhre,attended ’04-’05, went on to graduateas a certified pharmacy tech. Anotherson, Seth, graduated with a master’s inarchitecture in 2010. Their daughter,Rachel, began the nursing program atSouthern this summer.Yung Lau, ’83, is a pediatriccardiologist and was recently namedacademic chair at Children’s Hospitalof Alabama. He and his wife, Carmen(Wilson) Lau, ’82 and ’84, live inBirmingham with their children.Dan, ’85, and Carol (Hurley) Turk,’85, live in Fort Collins, Colorado. Hehas taught for 13 years in computerinformation systems at Colorado StateUniversity, and she is a chaplain inDenver. Dan continues to be an avidrunner and mountain climber andhas run 26 marathons, with his first50-miler this past July and his 12thPikes Peak Marathon in August. Carolhas completed her second triathlonand is training to participate inanother.Oliod Moura, ’87, lives in SanBernardino, California. Following aliver transplant in 2002, he has beenserving as a volunteer minister at theColton SDA Church.Bill Wing, ’89, was recently namedsenior vice president for systemperformance and strategy of AdventistHealth. He and his wife, Ami(Taylor) Wing, attended, have threechildren and are relocating from Missourito Roseville, California.90sKyle, ’93, and Kimberly(Leui) Kovach, ’92,live in Ringgold, Georgia. He is thematerials manager at Mueller Companyin Chattanooga and serves asan elder at the Battlefield CommunitySDA Church. She homeschoolstheir children: Jessica (15), Michael(14), and William (9) and blogs as ahomeschool product reviewer for TheOld Schoolhouse magazine. She alsoserves as the Pathfinder director fortheir church.Daniel, ’94, and Julie (Miller)Graham, ’94, are in their seventhyear of pastoral ministry at theGainesville SDA Church in Florida.He completed his D.Min. degree atFuller Seminary last summer. Sheworks PRN at a local hospital on apost-op/dialysis medical surgical floorand homeschools their two sons: Luke(10) and Nathan (9).Joseph Eunkwan Choi, ’95, washonored as 2009 Alumnus of the Yearby Southern’s Alumni Associationduring Homecoming Weekend. Aftermany years working as a professionalorchestra conductor in Indiana andKentucky, he moved to Texas in 2010to head up the music program forValley Grande Adventist Academy.Fall 2011 27

»on the moveHe conducts grades 5-12 band, 9-12choir, 9-12 handbells, and 9-12 Camerata.His wife, Angela, is a full-timeelementary music teacher.Mark, ’99, and Chana (Mahorney)Waters, ’95 and ’99, live in Apopka,Florida. He is a local church pastor.She is an administrative assistant atForest Lake Education Center, wheretheir three children attend school.00sErik, ’00, and Harmony(Kubik) Carter, ’00, livein Redlands, California. He graduatedwith a D.Min. degree from LouisvillePresbyterian Theological Seminaryin 2009 and serves as a pastor. Hebegan working toward a Ph.D. degreein Practical Theology at ClaremontSchool of Theology this past fall.She also graduated in 2009 with aM.D. degree from the University ofLouisville School of Medicine and iscurrently an anesthesiology residentat Loma Linda University MedicalCenter. Their first child, Ivy Grace,was born on April 9, 2009.Fiorella (Saavedra) Meidinger, ’01,and her husband, Karl, welcomed ason, Maddox, in October 2009. Thefamily lives in Apopka, Florida.Michelle Caswell, ’01, ’04, and ’07,is the vice president of curriculumfor the Greater Collegedale SchoolSystem.pursue his master’s degree in nursingat Southern. Rebecca is working as anurse at a hospital in Chattanooga.They were involved in medical missionaryaviation service in Mongoliafor a couple of years prior to theirreturn to Tennessee and hope tocontinue their work in Mongolia inthe future.Jesse, ’01, and Angi (Taylor)Rademacher, ’01, welcomed theirdaughter, Seren, and son, Crusoe, onMay 25, 2011. Three-year-old Leislis enjoying being“big sister”to the twins.Jesse teachesanimation in theSchool of VisualArt and Designat Southern, andAngi is busy athome with thethree children.Steven Baughman, ’03, is an English,history, and government teacherat Highland Academy in Portland,Tennessee. In May he was presentedwith a 2011 Excellence in TeachingAward from the national AlumniAwards Foundation (AAF). He wascommissioned by the Southern Unionand the North American Division towrite secondary curriculum subjectarea standards and has traveledthroughout the NAD to promotethem.Amy (Duman) Knowles, ’03, livesin Boise, Idaho. She and her husbandwelcomed their son, Paul William, onFebruary 7, 2011.Julie Clarke, ’04, is attending lawschool at A & M University in Orlando,Florida.assistant director for Purchasing Servicesat Southern, and she worked inthe Communications department forthe Georgia-Cumberland Conferenceprior to maternity leave.Ryan, ’06, and Carrie (Iverson)Heilman, ’06, welcomed their firstdaughter, Claire Avery, on May 24,2011.Justo, ’06, and Marcella (Ashlock)Morales, ’04, live in the Collegedalearea. He is coordinator for the LynnH. Wood Archaeology Museum oncampus, and they both enjoy helpinglead Southern’s archaeology digs atexcavation sites in Israel. They inviteother alumni to join them along withthe student groups participating in upcomingsummer digs. Read more aboutthese projects online at southern.edu/archaeology/excavationsandstudytours.Daniel Treiyer, ’06, graduated inMay from Loma Linda UniversitySchool of Medicine and plans to completea residency in internal medicine/cardiology at Emory University inAtlanta, Georgia. He and his wife,Marla (Robberson) Treiyer, ’05 and’07, are expecting their first child inNovember.Shawna (Stigge) Avila, ’07 and ’10,and husband, Ismael, were married in2007. After living in the Collegedalearea for the past few years, they movedto Texas this August for her to pursuea Ph.D. in Sociology at Texas A & MUniversity.Seth Gillham, ’07, graduated fromLoma Linda University School ofMedicine in May and plans to specializein radiology.Jeremy, ’07, and Jessicah (Mc-Graw) Moretz, ’07, were married inJune 2010. He is completing aresidency in radiology at Loma LindaUniversity, and she graduated fromthe School of Dentistry in May withplans to go on for a specialty inorthodontics.Robert, ’07, and Shellie (Pires)McLennan, ’04 and ’07, live inCalifornia. He graduated in May fromLoma Linda University School ofMedicine, and she is a nurse in theBeaver, ’01 and ’03, and Rebecca(Haynes) Eller, ’03 and ’04, returnedto Collegedale, along with their infantdaughter, Zoe Grace, for Beaver toMatt, ’05, and Ranelle (Dunn)Schiller, ’06, were married in June2009 in Kettering, Ohio. They live inLos Angeles, California, where he isworking at Sony Pictures Imageworkson a movie called “Arthur Christmas,”due to be released for the upcomingholiday season.Justin, ’06, and Becky (Baerg)Brooks, ’03, welcomed daughter,Sophie Marie, into their family onJanuary 27, 2011. He works as theChris Wilhelm, ’03, has stepped into the interim principalrole at Memphis Junior Academy in Memphis, Tennessee.He was teaching grades 7-10 when principal Suzette Yorkwas killed on campus in the August tragedy that left Adventistseverywhere in shock. He will continue teaching but willassume executive administrative duties for the remainder ofthe 2011-2012 school year.28Columns

»on the moveadult transplant unit at Loma LindaMedical Center.Mike, ’08, and Yuki (Higashide)DuVall, ’06, welcomed their firstchild, Megumi Anne, on July 2, 2011.They live in Loma Linda, California,where he is attending dental school.Neil Cometa, ’08, lives in SanBernardino, California, and works as areference technologist for Lifestream,a local blood bank.Jackson Henley, ’08, graduatedfrom Loma Linda University Schoolof Medicine in May and plans tospecialize in emergency medicine. Hemarried Krystin McMiller in Septemberof 2010.Barry, ’09, and Christy (Kurtz)Howe, ’08 and ’10, were married andthen moved to California last summer.He is a medical student at Loma LindaUniversity.Genia Shaver, ’09, began a new jobin February with Chattanooga KidneyCenters in Tennessee.Arvin Tanag, ’09, lives in San Diego,California, and is an IT managementresident at Loma Linda UniversityHealthcare.Amanda Tortal, ’09, has beenteaching for two years in Orlando,Florida. She is pursuing her master’sdegree in Inclusive Education (SpecialEducation) through Southern and isconsidering returning to Collegedaleto obtain her MSW degree with anemphasis in marriage and family.MehLani Domingo, ’10, is completinga bachelor’s degree in nursing atLoma Linda University in California.RemembranceFawzi Abu-El-Haj, ’55, passed awayJuly 2011 in Riverside, California.He was a retired chiropractor. He ispredeceased by his first wife, Joan(Matthews) Abu-El-Haj, attended,and is survived by his second wife ofmore than 10 years, Lois Abu-El-Haj.Frances E. Andrews, ’49, retiredprofessor in the School of Journalismand Communication, passed awaypeacefully at her home in Collegedaleon May 27, 2011, at age 88. As astudent, she majored in English andwas the first editor of the studentnewspaper, Southern Accent, and fouryears later served as editor for SouthernMemories, the university’s yearbook.The cover emblem she designed waslater incorporated into the school’sofficial logo and is still used today incommunications for the SMC-ites affinitygroup. She also served as publicrelations director of the CollegedaleSeventh-day Adventist Church forseveral years and started the churchnewsletter, ChurchBeat, in 1978. Inretirement she continued to be anactive volunteer. In 2007 she washonored by the Alumni Associationduring Homecoming Weekendas a recipient of the DistinguishedService Award for her outstandingcontributions to the field of journalismand years of dedicated service toChristian education. She is survivedby a nephew, Harry, and three nieces:Sheryl, Valerie, and Toni.Alice (Donaldson) Austin, ’87,former Southern employee, passedaway on April 21 at her home inCollegedale following a brief illness.She is survived by two brothers; twosisters; her husband, Wiley Austin, aretired chemistry professor at Southern;daughter, Dawn Austin, ’83,of Denver, Colorado; son, Russell, ofEvansville, Tennessee; granddaughter,Danielle Davis, of Chattanooga; andtwo great grandchildren.Jeffrey “Scott” Barnett, ’86, passedaway in May after battling cancer.Juanita (Hughes) Carwile, ’79,passed away on May 23, 2011, inMidlothian, Virginia, following a15-year battle with cancer. She issurvived by her husband, Howard“Bo” Carwile, Jr., ’81; son, TaylorCarwile, ’08; parents, Ross, ’42, andBetty (Howard) Hughes, ’42; sisters,Sharryn (Hughes) Mahorney,’69, and Lynda (Hughes) Seidel,’71; and brother, Glen Hughes.Jerry Clark, ’79, passed away July2011 in Collegedale, Tennessee. Heis predeceased by his father, JeromeClark, history professor at Southernfrom 1959 to 1979. He is survived byhis mother, Ann (Rorabaw) Clark,’61, and retired English professorat Southern; sister, Alice; brother,Danny; and wife, Lila.Sandra (Craig) Cruz, attended,passed away April 11 at her home inLubbock, Texas. She is survived byher husband, Daniel Cruz, attended;children, David Cruz, Nathan Cruz,and Sharla Crabtree; sisters, Shirley(Craig) Smith, ’71, and LorraineWellman.Lenna Lee Davidson, School ofNursing professor at Southern from1968-81, passed away May 24, 2011,in Owasso, Oklahoma. She waspredeceased by her husband, Robert.She is survived by her children andtheir families: Lee, ’73, and Glenda(Maxson) Davidson, ’73, of BerrienSprings, Michigan; Sylvia (Davidson),’73 and ’75, and HaroldMayer, both current faculty at Southern;Bryant, ’78, and Joy (Southard)Davidson, ’78.Doris Davis, School of Nursingprofessor of Maternal, Infant, andChild nursing at Southern from theearly 1960s until her retirement in1973, passed away in August 2011.She is predeceased by her husband,Cecil Davis, retired math professorat Southern. She is survived byher daughters, Christine (Davis)Sammer, ’70, and Barbara (Davis)James, ’75, dean of the School ofNursing.Fred Dickerhoff, attended, passedaway in January 2011. He is survivedby his wife, Phyllis (Moore) Dickerhoff,’60; son, Michael Dickerhoff,’87; and daughter, Michelle.Daniel Harper, ’08, passed away inAugust 2011 after battling cancer.He is survived by his wife, Logan(Ehlert) Harper, ’08; parents, Gregand Allison Harper; and brothers, JeffHarper, ’11, and Jonathon Harper,current.John Lyzanchuk, retired baker fromthe Village Market in Collegedale,passed away January 21, 2011. He issurvived by his wife, Agnes Lyzanchuk,who recently retired from servingas the Collegedale Seventh-dayAdventist Church clerk; daughters,Audrienne (Lyzanchuk) AndreikaWilliams, attended and former assistantdirector of the campus healthservices, Bonnie Hubbell, and CherylPacheco. He was predeceased by ason, Rene.Dan Rozell, ’61 and ’86, formerprofessor in the School of Businessand Management at Southern duringthe 1980s and ’90s, passed awayJune 17, 2011, in Arkansas followingprolonged ill health.Nancy (Boyd) Wolf, ’79, passedaway in February 2011. She is survivedby daughters, Amanda, attended, andLeticia; and sons, Ronson and Jayson.Kenneth A. Wright, Jr., CollegedaleAcademy graduate and Southernattendee, passed away September11, 2011, after a battle with acuteleukemia. Ken served in a varietyof business-related denominationalcapacities and had retired in BerkeleySprings, WV. He was predeceased byhis father, Kenneth A. Wright, Sr.,president of Southern Junior Collegeand Southern Missionary Collegefrom 1943-55, in whose honor WrightHall was named, and by his brother,Walter Wright, ’54 (see listing below).He is survived by his wife, Ruth(Miller) Wright; son, Kenneth III,’96; daughter, Sharon Wright, ’96;and brother, Burton Wright, ’51.Walter Wright, ’54, passed away inAugust 2011. He was retired and hadbeen living in Sun City, California.He is predeceased by his father, KennethWright, Sr. At the time of hisdeath, he was survived by his brothers,Burton Wright, ’51, and KennethWright, Jr. In 2009, he and his brotherswere reunited in Collegedale duringAlumni Homecoming Weekend.Spring 2011 29

30 ColumnsBecause He Lives!The story of Easter came alive April 23as Southern students, employees,community members, and livestockgathered on campus to present the 16 thannual SonRise Resurrection Pageant,an interactive journey of the final days ofChrist’s life. Approximately 8,000 peopleexperienced the tastes, sights, andsounds of Jerusalem as they sat in onthe Last Supper, spent an evening withJesus in the Garden of Gethsemane,followed Him to the cross, and witnessedHim rise from the tomb. With such arealistic rendition of Christ’s sacrifice,the goal is that many will fully graspJesus’ love for them for the first time.

»the wordBy Gordon Bietz, presidentprodigalYou’ve heard of the prodigal son, but have you heard of the ProdigalFather? By prodigal, I mean extravagant to the point of beingwasteful. God is like that with His love. This is good for us, since in ourbroken world His love is the only thing that can fully mend our hearts.We see small indications of God’s total, healing love in our friends,but rarely do we grasp its wide expanse. We fail to view God’s love asa force—a wild and strong force—that pursues us everywhere. As thePsalmist wrote, “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee fromyour presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bedin the depths, you are there” (Psalm 139:7-8, NIV).God’s love is like a gravitational force, drawing us to His heart. Youcan deal with it in several ways, but no matter what, it will follow you.The question is not whether He loves us, but how we will respond to theextravagant love He pours out.Unrequited LoveMichael Brown tells the story of a boy who was the apple of hisparents’ eyes. “Tragically,” Brown writes, “in his mid-teens, the boy’s lifewent awry. He dropped out of school and began associating with theworst kind of crowds.One night he staggered into his house at 3 a.m., completely drunk.His mother slipped out of bed and left her room. The father followed,assuming that his wife was in the kitchen, perhaps crying. Instead, hefound her at her son’s bedside, softly stroking his matted hair as he laypassed out drunk on the covers.“What are you doing?” the puzzled father asked.The mother simply answered, “He won’t let me love him when he’sawake.”The mother stepped into her son’s darkness with a love that existedeven though he did not yet love her back. So it is with God and us.”*We love because He loved us first. What can separate us from thatlove?Paul asks, “Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakednessor danger or sword?” (Romans 8:35, NIV). No. “Neither deathnor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future,nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anythingelse in all creation, will be able to separateus from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus ourLord” (verses 38-39, NIV).God’s Love Makes Us ConquerorsThe confidence we have as a result of God’slove is that “in all these things we are more thanconquerors through him who loved us” (verse 37,NIV). God is on our side, not against us. He’s notout to spoil our fun, trip us up, or catch us doingsomething wrong. Rather, He demonstrated Hislove and desire to fight for us when He “did notspare his own Son, but gave him up for us all”(Romans 8:32, NIV). He has chosen you, andnothing can separate you from His love. You aresecure in Christ, because of Christ. His love issuper-bonding you to Himself. “What, then, shallwe say in response to this? If God is for us, who canbe against us?” (verse 31, NIV).What will be your response? Will you deal withGod’s love by running from it all of your life andthen falling to it in the end? Will you reject it andthink that it has rejected you? Or will you accept itnow and bask in the energy and radiance it brings?Remember, the one thing you can’t do is turn offGod’s extravagant love.You can make His love ineffective in your life,But you can’t make Him stop loving you.You can construct a shield of amusements todivert your attention from Him,But you can’t make Him stop loving you.You can create a careless attitude of apathy,But you can’t make Him stop loving you.You can reject all you have been taught anddisbelieve in God’s existence,But you can’t make Him stop loving you.You can build a hard shell of bad behavior,But you can’t make Him stop loving you.Just as using an umbrella does not stop therain, no matter how hard you resist, you cannotstop God from loving you. His love is absolute andunconditional, and it will pursue you until the veryend of time. n*Michael B. Brown, God's Man; reprinted in Men of Integrity magazine (May/June 2002)Fall 2011 31

Special SectionPOWER FOR MIND AND SOUL32 Columns

Our MissionSouthern Adventist University as a learningcommunity nurtures Christ-likeness andencourages the pursuit of truth, wholeness,and a life of service.Fall 2011 33

GrowthommitmentOppPower for Mind and Soul. SouthernAdventist University is committedto delivering on this promise. With anemphasis on academic success and spiritualbalance, Southern provides life-changingexperiences in an environment of growth.We are committed to ourstudents. We strive to honetheir skills and passions andprepare them for a strong professionaland godly future. Weoffer more than 80 academicprograms in order to meet thedemands of an ever-changingjob market. New facilities providethe space and technologyneeded for a comprehensiveeducation. We also provide apositive social environmentwhere new friendships withlike-minded Adventists areformed every day.We are committed to ourfaculty and staff. Southernis more than just a place towork; it is a place to grow professionally.Professors publishwritings (including collegetextbooks), initiate researchprograms, and spearheadservice projects in their fields.Employees are encouragedto take free classes on ourcampus so the environmentfor learning and growing isextraordinary. The Chronicle ofHigher Education even selectedthe university as one of 2009’sGreat Colleges to Work For.We are committed to ourcommunity. Southern is partof a thriving, vibrant localcommunity; we choose totake part and interact withthe families around us. Mostof our special events andconcerts are open for communityenjoyment. We alsodeliver the message of holisticliving beyond our campus byoffering informational seminarsand meetings. Most ofthese seminars are held in ourstate-of-the-art fitness facility,the Hulsey Wellness Center,where the community is alsoinvited to take part in an activelifestyle.34 Columns

ortunityWe are committed to ourChurch. As a Seventh-dayAdventist institution, we areactive in spreading the gospelof Jesus Christ and instillingin our young people the desireto become Christian servants.Our students have the opportunityto reach the localcommunity through outreachprograms or to serve a year asstudent missionaries in aforeign country. We offerstudents a variety of worshipsand convocations aside fromthe numerous small spiritualgroups they organize on theirown. In the classroom, we upholdthe fundamental beliefsof the Adventist Church andkeep our church history an integralpart of the curriculum.As Southern AdventistUniversity upholds its powerfulpromise to all of its constituents,we continue to seeimprovements and expansionin many areas. We’d like toshare with you the ways Godhas blessed us in the last fiveyears, and the hopes we haveas we carry our commitmentsinto the future.Fall 2011 35

Our AchievementsOur accomplishments in the last five years demonstrateSouthern’s commitment to providing a strong educationin a holistic atmosphere. Our academic programs, serviceinitiatives, spiritual ministries, and facilities make thetagline Power for Mind and Soul a reality.36 Columns

DiscoveryLearningQuality AcademicsIn December 2010, Southern celebrated60 years of accreditation from the SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools.New Academic ProgramsSouthern offers a wide range of options for every interest. Inthe last five years, new programs have included early childhoodeducation, outdoor leadership, and mental health counseling.Our latest one-year program is the Bible Worker certificate, andour social work program was reaccredited in 2010. Additionally,recent changes in religion requirements place a greater emphasison personal spiritual development, integration of Adventistbeliefs, and biblical interpretation. The total of current academicprograms are:• 9 master’s programs with 27 emphases• 64 baccalaureate degree majors• 17 associate degree majors• 51 minors• 2 one-year certificate programsMinisterial Candidates• ’06-’07: 17• ’07-’08: 12• ’08-’09: 24• ’09-’10: 18• ’10-’11: 21School of Social WorkThe Council on Social Work Education recently reaccreditedthe School of Social Work’s bachelor’s program. Reaccreditationallows us to continue to offer a Christian perspective on socialwork, a perspective much different from the field’s typical secularapproach. A new master’s program also started fall 2010, withemphases in:• Child and Family Advocacy and Treatment• International Social Work• Marital Therapy and Stability• Trauma and Emergency Response• Older Adult EnrichmentThe Social Work program received $500,000 in state grant funds to trainTennessee caseworkers from the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services.Fall 2011 37

earningAcademicsKnowlEGW Institute and AdventistHeritage ToursSouthern inaugurated the Institute for theStudy of Ellen G. White and Adventist Heritagein 2010 with a visit from George Knight,professor emeritus of church history andAdventist heritage at Andrews University. Theinstitute will launch an annual lecture series,create a church historyThe annual Adventist Heritage tourgives students the opportunity torelive church history while visitinghistoric sites in New England.writing contest for students,continue studies on EllenWhite apologetics, andorganize Adventist Heritagetours.Israel Study Tour/DigStudents can earn three religion credit hourswhile venturing on the trip of a lifetime—astudy tour in Israel. The two-week Middle EastStudy Tour is both a faith-building and educationalexperience. Along with the tour, eachsummer archaeology students partner with theHebrew University of Jerusalem to excavate thehistorically significant site of Khirbet Qeiyafa,presumable location of the battle betweenDavid and Goliath.Previous sites included:• Cyprus in 2003• Hazor in 2004, 2005, and 2007SIFE-Students in Free EnterpriseSouthern’s SIFE team, sponsored by the Schoolof Business and Management, won the SIFERegional Competition for two consecutiveyears. Advancing to the national competition,the team had the opportunity to present theirprojects with 174 other teams. Of the team’s 15recent projects, one was to launch an awarenesscampaign for Collegedale’s recycling plant,another to analyze the processes of a hospitalin Tanzania, and another to start a for-profitbakery for academy students in Uruguay. SIFEencourages students of every major to use theirskills to solve problems in the community, thecountry, and the world.Business Encourages GlobalLeadershipThe School of Business and Management offersstudents the opportunity to learn about businessaround the world through study trips. Everyother summer the school offers a three-weektrip to China, where students meet with localexecutives and learn the true meaning of aglobal marketplace. During another study tripto Kenya, students were able to partner withnon-governmental organizations. They learnedhow to develop and build projects in economicallydevastated countries.Southern ConnectionsIn 2008, we established Southern Connections101, a freshmen orientation class that has reinforcedour goals to support student success andencourage meaningful relationships. As part ofthe Southern Connections class, the mentorshipprogram pairs student mentors with professorsof the same department. The mentor thenencourages interactions outside of the classroomand offers advice to new Southern students.38 Columns

edgeDNA LabStudents and professors in the Biology Departmentare working in the new DNA Lab to lookfor ancient DNA in frozen specimens from theArctic Circle. This research project is a valuableopportunity for students—an example ofthe hands-on experiences available at Southern.With the new lab, students are able to conductresearch with their own equipment and publishfindings in a scientific manner.Focus on Physical ActivityThe Southern Association of Colleges andSchools requires Southern to submit a QualityEnhancement Plan (QEP) as part of the 2012accreditation reaffirmation. In order to encouragean active lifestyle on campus and maintainits commitment to student well-being, Southernchose to focus on “Living in Balance: PhysicalActivity” as its QEP.QEP student learning goals:• Students will be able to describe theAmerican College of Sports Medicineparameters of physical activity.• Students will have the skill to assess theircurrent physical fitness level and write aplan to improve or maintain a physicallyactive lifestyle.• Students will participate in moderateintensityaerobic physical activity for 30minutes, five days per week.• Students will value biblical principlesand the Seventh-day Adventist healthmessage in regard to physical activity.Southern in PracticeFaculty Serve as MentorsAt Southern, relationships between students and professorsgo beyond activities and lectures.Our faculty offer guidance, advice,and support for students as theypursue both academic and personalachievements.What started off as a classroomassignment for Rainey Park, ’10,developed into a significant personalachievement in her life. With mentor and publishedauthor Andy Nash, professor in the School of Journalismand Communication, Rainey was able to turn her projectLove, Kirsten into a published book.“I really think at Southern you can get that one-ononeattention from professors. They are so invested inyou that they’re willing to help you on independent projects,”says Rainey. “A teacher simply explains something,but a mentor shows you how to do something. That’swhat Professor Nash did for me.”StudentRainey Parkauthored thebook Love,Kirsten incollaborationwithjournalismprofessorAndy Nash.Fall 2011 39

utreach CaringSouthern in PracticeStudents Rally for No MoreThumbprintsFor the 2010-2011 school year, theStudent Association organized andheaded a campaign to raise $5,000for No More Thumbprints, a projectthat supports literacy in El Salvador.Sponsored by Hope for Humanity,No More Thumbprints was a projectunder the Adventist IntercollegiateAssociation.The entire student body cametogether to work for this cause; theysent in donations, purchased “NoMore Thumbprints” merchandise,and participated in the various teamscompeting to show the most support.And when the $5,000 goal wasreached, our own President Bietzemerged with purple hair, signifyingthe purple team had won.“[No More Thumbprints] reallyshowed me how Southern as awhole cares about the world beyondcampus,” says Alec Jackson,2011-2012 Student AssociationPresident. “This campaign issomething that keeps givingbecause by teaching one personto read, we’re teaching a family.”40 Columns

ParticipatiA Culture of ServiceChristian Service ProgramThis new program requires students to participatein service learning projects. For example,students in the Modern Languages Departmentvolunteer for several organizations, the mostpopular being community health fairs and localchapters of Habitat for Humanity and UnitedWay. Through the Christian Service Program,students are using their skills and talents toactively help the community.Community Service DayFor 17 years, Southern students and facultyhave participated in Community Service Day.In this year’s Community Service Day, about500 people signed up for 20 projects in theChattanooga area. Additionally, a new annualCommunity Service Day specifically forfreshmen started before classes began in 2010.Volunteer locations include:• The Chattanooga Zoo• Nursing homes• Local schools• The Greater Chattanooga AreaRed Cross• Local churches• The Samaritan CenterWellness InstituteThe Wellness Institute serves to inform thecommunity on health and wellness throughseminars and presentations. It provides visitorsto the Hulsey Wellness Center with the toolsand education needed to develop a balanced,positive lifestyle. The Wellness Institute hoststwo important community events:• CREATION Health meetings teachguests the eight principles of healthyliving, as revealed in the Genesiscreation story.• WELLkids summer day camp is a twoweekprogram that keeps kids activethrough various sports and activities.Conference Services and EventsSouthern began the Conference Services andEvents department in 2010 after recognizingthe need to extend our learning environment tovisitors and outside groups on campus, particularlyduring summer months. The departmentnow facilitates an increasing number of opportunitiesfor the university to witness to non-Adventist groups about our mission. Volkswagen’sChattanooga operations enjoys hostingthink tanks and leadership seminars on campus,even taking advantage of the ropes course andteam-building exercises.Fall 2011 41

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nnovationEnviroExceptional FacilitiesHulsey Wellness CenterThanks to the generosity of donors and alumni,the Hulsey Wellness Center allows us to promoteand facilitate healthier living for students,employees, and the community. In addition toproviding fitness programming and equipmentfor members, the facility is home to the Schoolof Physical Education, Health, and Wellnessand is the training center for Southern’s acrobaticteam, the Gym-Masters.Features include:• More than 100 workout stations• Lap pool and salt water therapy pool• Steam rooms and saunas• 30-foot indoor climbing wall• Human performance lab• Exercise classes like cycling andfull body circuitThe Hulsey Wellness Center and Florida Hospital Hall were projectsunder the Campaign for Health and Healing, which was completed inFebruary 2011. At $17.5 million, this was the biggest campaign inSouthern’s history, demonstrating the vision and commitment ofSouthern’s alumni and friends.46 Columns

nmentSpaceSummerour HallSummerour Hall, home to the School of Educationand Psychology, is undergoing a two-yearrenovation, prompted by the needs of theschool and a gift provided by a friend of theuniversity. The upgrades will provide the appropriatespace and teaching technology for all fourprograms of the school (education, psychology,counseling, and outdoor leadership) as well ascreate a more student-friendly environment.McKee LibraryMcKee Library was renovatedin 2008 to be a moreopen, student-friendly facility.Renovations included aKnowledge Commons areafor events and casual study,McKee Library holds more than25,000 electronic books and170,000 volumes in addition tosubscribing to 880 periodicals andhaving access to 150 electronicdatabases.plus eight individual rooms for research, studygroups, or project preparation. Open for morethan 40 years, McKee Library teaches studentshow to conduct scholastic research and offersthem the educational sources needed to achieveacademic excellence.Exclusive collections include:• Ellen G. White Materials (extensiveholdings of White publications)• Mark Twain Collection (a rare collectionof Twain books and artifacts)• Thomas Memorial Collection (materialson Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War)Village MarketSouthern’s campus grocery store, the VillageMarket, recently updated its interior and expandedoperating hours. The entire communitybenefits from the health-food options availableat the Village Market. Deli options are also nowincluded in student meal plans.All-Steinway SchoolIn 2009, the School ofMusic joined the prestigiousJulliard School andthe best quality.Yale University Schoolof Music in becoming anAll-Steinway School. Witha campaign organized by board members andSteinway pianos allow our studentsto study music using equipment offriends of Southern, the university was able topurchase 30 Steinway pianos (18 studio uprightsand 12 grand pianos) to earn this distinction.Fall 2011 47

ynamicGrowthFacilitiesOrigins ExhibitThe Biology Department’s new Origins Exhibitdepicts a creationist worldview of our beginnings.Sections of the exhibit include the cell,the geologic column, and intelligent design.While walking through the exhibit, studentsand visitors observe hand-painted versions ofthe most basic building blocks our Creator used.The exhibit is part of a three-phase plan toestablish an institute for origins.Expanded Biology TrailVolunteer organization Friends of White OakMountain partnered with community members,the Biology Department, and the OutdoorLeadership Department this year to add 11miles to the Biology Trail. Located on Southern’scampus, the Biology Trail is a popularlocation for biking, hiking, and running. Itspaths and trails feature some of themost beautiful plant life in the areaas well as several geocaches for themodern explorer. The Biology Trailis a great place to admire God’soutdoor sanctuary.Florida Hospital HallThe outpouring of gifts from corporations,nurses, and physicians allowed us to equipFlorida Hospital Hall with all of the resourcesand technology needed to prepare qualifiednurses. Opened in January 2011, the amplespace in this 33,000 square foot, state-of-the-artfacility allows the School of Nursing to accept20 percent more students into the popularprogram each semester.Highlights include:• Classroom seating from 24-96 students• Learning resource center for research,homework, and tests• Simulation lab complete withinstructor control room• Skills lab with 10 stations• Laptop computers with ElectronicMedical Records softwareSouthern in PracticeA rt Students DesignOrigins ExhibitOrigins Exhibit visitors are touchedby our art students’ portrayal ofGod’s creation. What few know isthat the talented students whoworked under the leadership ofRon Hight, exhibit art director,experienced something specialthemselves.During the project’s three years,the students banded into a group of48 Columns

thIn the last five years, the School of Nursing maintained a 96 percentaverage pass rate on the NCLEX-RN.problem-solving, professional teamplayers. Students were able tocontribute more than they hadimagined, often offering ideas betterthan the original concept. Whileworking on the exhibit, the studentscoalesced into what Hight calls a“creative machine.” They demonstratedto him the high level oftraining students receive in theSchool of Visual Art and Design.“I kept thinking, ‘Look how muchthey can do, look how much they’vegrown,’” says Hight. “God stretchedthem in ways I wouldn’t haveimagined. For an art director, itdoesn’t get better than this.”Fall 2011 49

Our FutureSouthern is a place of vision, dedicated to goingbeyond the expected to create the best possibleenvironment for student learning and development.Good planning is part of good stewardship. We arededicated to keeping the mission and vision ofChristian education strong while we continue toprovide life-changing opportunities for our growingstudent body.50 Columns

EngagementDisciplineSpirit-Led VisionVision 20/20 is Southern Adventist University’sstrategic plan for 2010-2020. The plan is theresult of prayer, as well as feedback and visioningsessions with all of our audiences, including students,faculty, community leaders, church leaders,and our Board of Trustees. The plan describesgoals the university has set for the next decade inorder to maintain a positive living and learningenvironment.Vision 20/20 Goals and Imperatives: Strengthening the Student-Centered,Christ-Focused Living and Learning Environment• Increase the six-year graduationrate and improve opportunities forstudent success.• Build on market research toidentify opportunities for newprograms of study.• Strengthen the integration of faithand learning in each academicdiscipline.• Build a small-college focus withinthe larger university.• Facilitate meaningful studentrelationships with advisers andprofessors.• Inspire a passion for missions andservice; increase student andemployee mission, service, andcivic engagement opportunities.• Provide an environment whereeach student has invitingopportunities to grow in arelationship with the Lord.• Emphasize healthy living andwellness with the campus andcommunity.• Implement a green-campusinitiative.• Design a facilities master planthat protects and enhancesSouthern’s natural resourceswhile planning appropriately forgrowth.Fall 2011 51

StrategyisionAbove all else, the number one theme of Vision 20/20is to enhance the student-centered, Christ-focusedenvironment. This means that we will strengthen ourcommitment to providing Power for Mind and Soul as we focuson student success and opportunities for spiritual growth. Theplan looks to enhance the integration of faith and academics.By remaining a mission-driven institution that upholds the beliefsof the Seventh-day Adventist Church, we mentor studentsto apply theirvalues beyond theclassroom andintegrate themin their careers,ministry, andleadership in theirhomes, churches,and communities.Increasing student successis an important goal of thestrategic plan, as we seek toencourage every student tosucceed in college and movetoward graduation. Thismeans strengthening advising,peer mentoring, tutoring,teaching methodology,and helping students learnto achieve and excel in theirchosen careers. Building uponthe strong academic foundationof the institution, theplan increases resources andattention to help foster thesuccess of each student.Another major goal of ourstrategic plan is to maintain asmall-campus focus within theuniversity as it grows. Southernseeks to create an engaging,intimate environmentthat inspires meaningful relationshipswith peers and withfaculty and staff. Our missionis to create a sense of belongingin each student. In orderto accomplish this, we planto continue creating spacesand activities that encouragestudent connection throughintentional small communitiesfor learning, recreation, andworship.52 Columns

In the Vision 20/20 plan,under the theme “Living andLearning in God’s NaturalAbundance: A Beautiful andSustainable Physical Environment”is the goal to create astrategic facilities master planthat will protect and enhanceSouthern’s natural resourceswhile planning appropriatelyfor growth. We hiredPerforma, a campus facilitiesplanning firm, to help us identifyour facilities’ goals for thenext decade.Check out a video about the power of prayer at Southern.edu/prayerFall 2011 53

sionProgreHighlights From Southern’sFacilities Master Plan:Housing for Living and LearningWith enrollment reaching record numbers,Southern has expanded its housing options toaccommodate a larger number of students. Twonew Southern Village apartment buildings havebeen added, and the Virginia Apartments wererenovated.To create residential space that encouragesthe development of student communities, theuniversity plans on constructing a new 300-bedresidence hall with cluster-style living areas bythe fall of 2013. Instead of long halls, each winghas rooms that all open up to a common livingarea (living room, kitchen, recreation space)on each floor. Students who live in these typesof housing designs naturally form relationshipswith their peers and participate in an environmentmuch more social than the traditionalresidence halls. The new facility will alsoinclude a chapel and classroom space.New Campus CenterConstructing a new hub for campus activityis an intentional effort to create a space forstudent involvement. This new building will bemade up of a student center, welcome center,and learning commons.The new student center will create a vibrantsocial experience for students of all majors. Besidesproviding a large enough space for studentactivities, the student center will also house anew food court that will accommodate a largerstudent body. All student services, campus ministries,and student government offices will berelocated to the new center, and there will benew prayer rooms, meeting rooms, and studentorganization workrooms. By placing the welcomecenter in the new student center, guestsand potential students will see campus life fromthe moment they walk in, creating a sense ofbelonging from the beginning.The learning commons will be adjacent to thestudent center and will provide students witheasy access to learning and information resources.Inside, students will have the ability to conductresearch and study in groups. The learningcommons will also accommodate the programsmanaged by the Student Success Center, suchas career counseling and tutoring. Having allthe programs in the same location will strengthenopportunities for wholistic student success.Pedestrian CampusIn order to enhance campus aesthetics andcreate a more pedestrian-friendly environment,part of our facilitiesmaster plan is tore-route traffic awayfrom the center ofcampus. The portionof University Drivelocated in the centerof campus will close,sending traffic awayfrom a green quadin the center. Parkingwill move to theperimeters of campus.These changes will create a contiguous campuswith an increased emphasis on promoting interactionand community involvement.54 Columns

ssExpansionVision 20/20: Map of ProposedCampus ChangesA19242127F79658B4G132C1011I12D2629H 2318 17L1614131528M22KJE2520Map LegendExistingProposed1 Wright Hall2 Hackman Hall3 Summerour Hall4 McKee Library5 Spanish-American Church6 Herin Hall7 Hickman Science Center8 Thatcher Hall9 Thatcher South10 Lynn Wood Hall11 Daniells Hall12 Florida Hospital Hall13 Miller Hall14 Mabel Wood Hall15 Brock Hall16 Talge Hall17 Hulsey Wellness Center18 Iles P.E. Center19 Southern Village20 Service Buildings21 Church (possible futureperforming arts center)A Outdoor Leadership CenterB PromenadeC Kelly’s GardenD Garden of PrayerE Student Park/Goliath WallF McElroy Garden22 Student Center/Knowledge Commons23 Iles P.E. Center Addition24 Student Housing25 Student Housing26 Student Housing27 Worship Center28 School of Visual Art and Designand Technology Department(Plant 1)29 Village Market/RetailG Campus Green andPedestrian MallH Parking GarageI Perimeter RoadJ Duck PondK Turf FieldL Passing the Mantle MonumentM CarillonFall 2011 55

Facts and FiguresWhat Southern has accomplished in the last fiveyears, and what we hope to achieve in the nearfuture, is a possibility thanks to the financialsupport from our alumni, constituents, and theChurch. Our detailed financial informationdemonstrates that we are dependable stewardsof the blessings God has given us.56 Columns

Academic ProgramsTwo-Year DegreesAccountingAllied Health Pre-Dental HygieneAllied Health Pre-Nutrition and DieteticsAllied Health Pre-Occupational TherapyAllied Health Pre-Physical TherapyAllied Health Pre-Speech-LanguagePathology and AudiologyArchitectural DraftingAuto ServiceBusiness AdministrationConstruction ManagementGeneral StudiesGraphic DesignEngineering StudiesMedia TechnologyNursingReligion-Bible Instructor-Literature EvangelistFour-Year DegreesAnimation-Character-EffectsArchaeology-Classical Studies-Near Eastern StudiesArtArt EducationArt-TherapyBiblical StudiesBiologyBiology, BiomedicalBiophysicsBroadcast JournalismBusiness AdministrationBusiness Administration/Auto ServiceBusiness Administration/Public RelationsChemistryChemistry, BiochemistryClinical Lab Science (Medical Technology)Communication Studies InterculturalComputer Information SystemsComputer Science-Computer Science-Embedded SystemsComputer Systems AdministrationCorporate/CommunityWellness ManagementEnglishFamily StudiesFilm ProductionFinancial Management-Accounting-Finance-GeneralFine ArtsFrenchGraphic DesignHealth, Physical Education,and RecreationHealth ScienceHistory-European Studies-GeneralInterdisciplinaryInternational Studies-French-German-Italian-SpanishJournalismLiberal Arts Education (K-6 TN/K-8 SDA)Long-Term Care AdministrationManagement-Entrepreneurship-General Management-Human Resource Management-International BusinessMarketingMass Communication-Advertising-Media Production-New Media-Photography-Writing/EditingMathematicsMedical Laboratory ScienceMissionsMusic-Music Theory and Literature-Music Performance-GeneralMusic EducationNonprofit Management-Communications-International/Community Relations-Nonprofit LeadershipNursingOutdoor Emergency ServicesOutdoor Leadership-Adventure Therapy-Business-Cultural Interpreter-Naturalist-Outdoor Ministry-Public Relations/Advertising-Recreation-TechnologyPastoral CarePhysicsPsychology-Clinical-Industrial/Organizational-PsychobiologyPublic RelationsReligious EducationReligious StudiesSocial WorkSpanishSports Studies-Human Performance-Journalism-Management-Marketing-Psychology-Public Relations/Advertising-RecreationTechnical AnimationTheologyOne-Year CertificatesAuto Service TechnicianBible WorkerGraduate DegreesBusiness and Management-Master of Business Administration-Master of Financial Management-Master of Science in Administration-MSN and MBA (dual degree)Nursing-Master of Science in Nursing-MSN and MBA (dual degree)-RN to MSN-RN to MSN and MBA-Post-Master’s CertificateCounseling-Master of Science in CounselingReligion-Master of Ministry-Master of ArtsEducation-Master of Science in Education-MSEd—Outdoor EducationSocial Work-Master of Social WorkFall 2011 57

DonationsThe support of the Southern Union and donorsallows us to offer a quality Adventist educationat approximately three-fourths of its actual cost,making it more affordable for students.Years Donors Total Given2006-2007 3,791 $4,369,516.472007-2008 4,122 $2,484,132.182008-2009 4,665 $3,317,630.652009-2010 4,296 $4,102,873.892010-2011 4,210 $4,228,411.83Total Amount of ScholarshipMoney Granted*YearsTotal Granted2006-2007 $8,934,7662007-2008 $9,140,3002008-2009 $10,049,4562009-2010 $10,438,3142010-2011 $10,982,983*Includes Southern scholarships (including funds from endowed or one-timegifts) and federal scholarships (SEOG, Federal Work Study, ACG, Smart).Southern Union SubsidiesThe university is very grateful to the SouthernUnion and its constituent conferences for theirsupport, both financially and in sending yourchildren to our institution. (Note: the subsidiesamount dropped from fiscal year 2009 to 2010.This is because 2009 completed a five-yearcommitment by the Southern Union to providemore subsidies to assist Southern with buildingadditional student housing.)5.6 MEnrollmentIn the 2010-2011 school year, Southern’senrollment surpassed 3,000 students. Despitethe growing student body, we’re committed tomaintaining a small-campus feel. The universityis building the facilities and creating the programsneeded to encourage campus interactionand develop an engaging, intimate community.In order to preserve personalized education, thestudent-to-faculty ratio is set at 16-to-1.35005.4 M5.2 M5.0 M5,177,8125,421,8105,131,8195,249,8213000250020002,593 2,6402,7772,8913,0534.8 M15004.6 M4,663,28910004.4 M5004.2 MFY2007 FY2008 FY2009 FY2010 FY201102006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011Financial AidSince 2006, Southern has awarded nearly $50 million in scholarships. Many of these scholarshipscome from endowment funds given by generous constituents who believe in the power of a Christianeducation. Beyond established funds, Southern also offers several popular scholarships for certainachievements. Students who receive scholarships:• Maintain high grades• Participate in selectedextracurricular activities• Work at Adventist summer camps• Work as literature evangelists• Serve as student missionaries58 Columns

Student Missionary and Task Force WorkerPlacements During the Past Five YearsArgentinaAtlanta, GAAuburn Academy, WAAustraliaBass Memorial Academy, MSBelizeBlue Mountain Academy, PABoliviaBrazilCambodiaCamp Kulaqua, FLCamp Wawona, CACampion Academy, COCentral California ConferenceChadChinaChuukCosta RicaCzech RepublicDakota Academy, NDDenmarkDuluth, GAEbeyeEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEthiopiaFoster Memorial Church, NCFountainview Academy,British ColumbiaGem State Academy, IDGeorgia Cumberland Academy, GAGlacier View Academy, MTGuamGuatemalaGuineaGuyanaHawaiian Mission Academy, HIHighland Academy, TNHondurasHong KongIndiaIndian Creek Camp, TNItalyKazakhstanKenyaKoreaLaosLesothoMajuroMarshall IslandsMilo Academy, ORMongoliaMonterey Bay Academy, CAMount Pisgah Academy, NCNew ZealandNicaraguaNorwayOzark Academy, ARPalauPapua New GuineaPeruPhilippinesPohnpeiPolandRussiaRwandaSaipanShenandoah ValleyAcademy, VASpainSunnydale Academy, MOTaiwanTanzaniaTasmaniaThailandThunderbird Academy, AZTogoUgandaUkraineUnion Springs Academy, NYUnited KingdomUpper Columbia Academy, WAWisconsin Academy, WIYapZambiaDuring the past five years, Southern has sent 430 student missionariesand task force workers around the worldFall 2011 59

Financial DetailsSummary of Statement of PositionCash: Operating cash increased from $10.6 millionto $15.7 million, or almost 50 percent, overthe five-year period. As of fiscal year end 2011,the university had 62 days cash on hand.Endowment Assets: Endowment assets increasedfrom almost $23 million to $24.5 million overthe past five years. This is a 6.8 percent increasedespite market challenges of the past few years.Plant Assets: Plant assets increased significantlyover the past five years, due primarily to theconstruction of Hulsey Wellness Center andFlorida Hospital Hall. Assets increased by $25million to more than $72 million.Bond/Loans Payable: Bond and Loans Payableincreased by almost $9 million to $22 million.These loans were used to build additionalstudent housing, as well as the Hulsey WellnessCenter and Florida Hospital Hall. The majorityof this additional debt will be paid upon thecollection of pledges for the building projects.Net Assets: Total net assets (equity) increasedfrom $73 million to $92 million over the fiveyearperiod. This was a 25 percent increase intotal net assets.FY2006 FY2007 FY2008 FY2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 ChangeOperating Cashand Investments10,600,346 11,950,270 10,065,107 11,353,537 11,751,276 15,668,325 49.26%AccountsReceivable4,030,309 3,727,650 3,726,294 4,678,069 4,321,818 5,139,313 27.52%Other Assets 9,984,402 9,989,853 9,083,984 9,480,026 8,997,049 7,773,737 -22.14%EndowmentAssets22,906,704 26,004,120 24,980,495 19,253,523 21,111,898 24,462,807 6.79%Plant Assets 47,328,827 51,491,613 57,152,446 65,705,995 68,503,203 72,371,859 52.91%Total Assets 94,850,588 103,163,506 105,008,326 110,471,150 114,685,244 125,568,933 32.39%CurrentLiabilities4,585,855 5,460,917 5,856,719 5,635,608 5,851,929 6,169,480 34.53%OtherLiabilities3,679,426 4,318,504 4,086,022 5,011,247 5,093,540 5,084,097 40.67%Bonds/LoansPayable13,305,000 12,605,000 13,677,872 21,405,000 20,097,307 22,143,162 65.74%TotalLiabilities21,570,281 22,384,421 23,620,613 32,051,855 31,042,776 33,396,739 54.83%Total Net Assets 73,280,307 80,779,085 81,387,713 78,419,295 83,642,468 92,172,254 25.78%Total Liabilitiesand Net Assets94,850,588 103,163,506 105,008,326 110,471,150 114,685,244 125,568,993 32.39%60 Columns

Summary of Changes in Net AssetsThe university experienced a net increase innet assets of almost $19 million over the fiveyears of this report.Operations: Southern experienced an increasein net assets from operations each year. Fiscalyear 2011 was a particularly strong year, with anet increase from operations of almost $3.7 million.Operating increases are important in orderto provide the cash flow necessary for capitalneeds and loan principal payments.Endowment: The Endowment Fund experiencedincreases and decreases. The decreases in fiscalyears 2008 and 2009 were due to the decline inmarket value of investments. Fortunately, as ofMay 31, 2011, the Endowment Fund reboundedto show a five-year net increase of $1.5 million.Plant Fund/Other: The majority of the $10 millionincrease in the Plant Fund is the result ofdonations received for capital projects over thepast five years.FY2007 FY2008 FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 TotalOperations 1,941,460 86,162. 281,729. 1,331,398 3,690,833 7,331,582Endowment 3,091,781 (1,012,551) (5,726,974) 1,815,615 3,350,914 1,518,785Plant Fund/Other 2,465,537 1,535,017. 2,476,827. 2,076,160 1,488,039 10,041,580Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets7,498,778 608,628. (2,968,418) 5,223,173 8,529,786 18,891,947Summary of Schedule of Key RatiosCurrent Ratio: This measures an organization’sability to meet short-term obligations. Southern’sMay 31, 2011, ratio of 3.32 means thatthe university has $3.32 of liquid or near-liquidassets for every $1 of short-term liabilities. Typicallya current ratio of 2 or greater is consideredfinancially good. The university has a target of 3.Consolidated Financial Index (CFI): This combinesfour key financial ratios into a single measurementof the financial health of a university.According to our auditors, “an advisable or targetCFI would be 3 to 4.” Southern’s CFI dippedin 2008 and 2009, due primarily to market lossesin the Endowment Fund and to the use of cashfor building projects. Fortunately, as of May 31,the university’s CFI was back in the advisablerange for financially healthy universities at 3.1.Percent of NAD Recommended Working Capital:The North American Division has policiesfor the amount of working capital (operatingreserves) institutions should have on hand. Foruniversities this is 20 percent of the annualoperating cash expenses, or approximately2½ months’ worth of expenses. As of May 31,Southern is at 112 percent of the recommendedworking capital amount.FY2007 FY2008 FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 ChangeCurrent Ratio 2.69 2.22 3.07 2.94 3.32 23%Consolidated FinancialIndex3.61 2.06 1.24 2.13 3.10 -14%Percent NAD WorkingCapital89% 65% 103% 94% 112% 26%Fall 2011 61

2010 - 2011 Gross Revenue: $86.7 MillionThe majority of this income (55.7 percent or $48 million) is in the form of tuition and fees. Auxiliaryoperations, including student housing, food services, the book store, and leaseholds contributes16.2 percent. Independent operations, the majority contributor being the Village Market, produced8.7 percent of the revenues. Church subsidies make up 6.3 percent, private donations and grants5.5 percent, and the Endowment Fund contributes 4.3 percent of the total income.5.5%0.5%4.3%16.2%8.7%Tuition & FeesChurch Grants6.3%2.3%0.6%Contributions & GrantsEndowment IncomeInvestment IncomeAuxiliariesIndependent OperationsSales & ServiceOther Income55.7%2010 - 2011 Expenses: $78.2 MillionInstructional or academic support activities comprise 36 percent of the university’s expenses. Almost$11 million, or 14 percent of the total expenses, are in the form of scholarships. Almost 27 percentof the expenses are for auxiliary or independent operations.9.8% 14%Instructional16.7%Public ServiceAcademic SupportStudent Services29.1%InstitutionalAuxiliaries13.2%Independent OperationsScholarships9.4%6.9%0.8%62 Columns

Looking ForwardAs the Great Commission nears fulfillment, training ourgraduates to combine career excellence with ministry andglobal service is crucial.It is a privilege to serve at a destination for young peoplewho want to mature into adults with purpose and vision.Our university consistently creates powerful studentoutcomes by mixing strong, professor-mentored academic programs with avibrant residential environment where life-changing spiritual transformationstake place daily. Our network of Christian friends and supportersprovides the firm foundation students need for launching into a worldof service to family, church, workplace, and global ministry.Simply put, Southern creates citizens of integrity and purpose, uniquelypositioned to give back to the church and carry on the work of spreading thegospel to future generations. For this reason we will strategize and cultivatenew ways to influence academic and spiritual success as we continue passingthe mantle of knowledge and faith from the older generation to the younger.Southern is thankful for the support of like-minded visionaries who believein youth, rightly-trained, as the foundation of our future.Fall 2011 63

Non-Profit OrganizationU.S. POSTAGEPAIDPERMIT NO. 1114Chattanooga TNJoin Us forAlumni HomecomingWeekend 2011Sounds of Southern October 27-30Help celebrate the milestone 50th anniversary ofWSMC Classical 90.5, the campus radio station, withspecial activities planned throughout the weekend.Homecoming Highlights:• E.O. Grundset Biology Lecture Seriesby James Gulley, M.D., ’87• International Service Initiative by Lars-Gustavsson, ’79, and David Taylor, ’66• Vespers message by Don Keele, Jr., ’81• Church sermon by Ben Maxson, ’71• Southern Exposures: photographyexhibit• Southern Scholars 30th AnniversaryReunion Supper• Black Christian Union Choir ReunionGospel Concert• WSMC Live, featuring Cowboy Jubileeblue-grass musicians Bill McCallie andFletcher Bright• Southern Shuffle (5k/1-mile campus funrun/walk)... and more!Honor Classes: 1941, 1951, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1981, 1986, 1991, 2001For more information, visitsouthern.edu/alumni or call 423.236.2830