November 2008 Greetings Alumni, I would like to send out a big "thank you" to those who responded to the "mini-survey" in last months e-letter (please see the results in the Survey section of this E-letter). I would like to strongly encourage all of you to respond to this new section of our e-letters. It only takes a moment, and your responses greatly assist me in getting a feel for the pulse of the alumni. One of my challenges as Director of Alumni is to know the needs of the alumni, and how to engage them with TWU. The key to this is communication. We are working hard to improve our database so that we can communicate effectively with the alumni as a whole. This falls in line with our vision for the Alumni Relations Department, which is, "To intentionally connect with alumni through various means of communication in an attempt to develop a legacy of relationships, facilitate networks, and celebrate community". This vision, along with our Mission Statement, can be viewed online at twu.ca/alumni. A big congratulations goes to our Women's Soccer team who won CIS Gold this weekend. This was the first National Tournament that TWU hosted, and our girls won! Also, our Spartan Men's Soccer team won Silver in their finals in Ottawa. This is a great year for Spartan soccer! I hope that you will take the time to have a look at our ever-evolving website. We are continually updating the site with exciting news, special offers, and event information that will be of interest to you as an alumnus of Trinity Western University. Congratulations to Stacy Gregory for correctly answering last month's Trivia question: There were 14 issues of the magazine before the Fall '08 Issue. This month's Trivia Question: How many people came to the Spirit of Christmas event on the TWU campus last year? Be the 11th alumni to email the answer to alumni@twu.ca  Have a wonderful November. Christmas is just around the corner! Dave Swan ('95)
Director of Alumni Alumni ReminderAlumni RingIf you are looking for that perfect gift for your special someone this holiday season, please consider a TWU Alumni ring. Call now and get a special seasonal discount!
alumni@twu.ca. Alumni Award NominationsJust a reminder that the TWU Alumni Relations Department is accepting nominations for both the Young Alumni and Distinguished Alumni awards. The deadline for these submissions is February 1, 2009. Please send them to alumni@twu.ca. Alumni NewsTake part in an opportunity to converse and engage with motivated, goal-oriented university students who have the potential to join your team. The Career Development Office & Alumni Relations are pleased to host Career Fair 2009 - Date: Thursday, February 5, 2009
- Time: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Larson Atrium, Reimer Student Centre, TWU Campus
- Discounted Alumni Exhibitor Rate: $100 (after $100 discount)
- Website: http://www.twu.ca/life/career/fair/
TWU News | | The gender stereotypes that divide male and female into two different types are everywhere - we can't escape them. That's why Trinity Western University is launching a Gender Studies Institute (GSI) - to foster research and discussion on the inescapable question of gender. Researchers involved in TWU's Gender Studies Institute will explore the ways that gender influences the course of our lives. The Associate Professor of Education at Trinity Western University and Co-Director of the Gender Studies Institute, Dr. Allyson Jule, has found that gender differences are apparent even in something as simple as the way that we talk. Read More... | | |  | | TWU's students have again awarded Trinity Western University an A+ for Quality of Education in The Globe and Mail Canadian University Report. This marks the third consecutively A+ the Christian liberal arts university has received in this category since 2006. The yearly report card which ranks 58 schools "reflects the opinion of more than 43,400 current undergraduate students and the results are derived from answers to more than 100 questions," says The Globe and Mail explaining their methodology. Read more... | | |  | | Last Monday evening in Richmond City Hall, Wing Leung of W.T. Leung Architects Inc., made a third presentation to city counsel for a proposed billion dollar complex to be built in the heart of Richmond. After pitching the project using colourful architectural drawings, 3-dimensional models, taking questions from city councilors and the public, Leung watched as a unanimous decision was made for the project to go ahead. Consisting of five-towers the complex will also feature a 33, 000 square foot community centre and a 22,000 square foot educational space for Trinity Western University. This marks the first extension site into Metro Vancouver for Canada's premier Christian liberal arts university. Read more... | | |
Spotlight on Alumni | | Andrea Bonilla (2006)After spending one year after graduation working at TWU in Student Life, Andrea headed south back to her native land - California. She is currently in her 2nd year working in the as the Communications Coordinator at a Christian Camp and Conference Center in the Santa Cruz Mountains named Mount Hermon. Andrea is loving life and enjoys being a key part of serving the greater church body in providing a place of retreat and rejuvenation. Living in a cabin in beautiful Redwoods while being 15 mins from the beach is always a plus too; when she's not working, you can find Andrea walking along West Cliff with her Labradoodle Moses. | | |  | | Karl Boehmer (1987)Karl Boehmer (BSc 1995, MA 2003), wife Sandra (Shugalo; BA 1994), and their four children Aaron (12), David (10), Michael (9), and Isaac (6) have been living in Okanagan Falls since the summer of 2004. Karl is the Principal of Penticton Christian School, a Group 1 independent school in the South Okanagan, serving students in grades K-12. Sandra has been working as a substitute teacher and parent volunteer at the school. All four boys attend PCS. The Boehmer family can be reached at (250) 497-6916 or kboehmer@pentictonchristianschool.ca. | | |  | | Dave Buck (1987)Dave Buck, class of 1987, is a pilot for Delta Air Lines and works in Management in the Chief Pilot Office in Atlanta, Georigia. He flies the 737-800. He is the founder and speaker for a non-profit ministry called On Wings of Eagles Foundation (onwingsofeagles.org) and writes an online humor column "Earth to Dave" (earthtodave.com). Dave and his wife Rhodena (Bates), Class of 1988, have two children: Lauren (14) and Matthew (11). Rhodena is the Director of a ministry to orphans in Haiti (newhopeinhaiti.com). The Buck family travels to Haiti several times each year. | | |  | | Dylan Richardson (2002)Dylan graduated in 2002 with a BA in General Studies. Since graduation, Dylan became a Pastor for two years and is now in his sixth year working for SRB Education Solutions Inc. as Software Support Analyst. Dylan is currently a member of the first MBA cohort working towards his MBA at TWU. "I loved the profs, curriculum, and culture of TWU while working on my BA. It's a privilege to come back as a graduate student," exclaims Dylan. | | |
To check out more updates, visit Alumni Updates online! Upcoming EventsNov 26th - Alumni Dessert & Theatre EveningJoin us for a time to connect with fellow alumni over Christmas cookies and hot apple cider. Pacfic Theatre Performance: "Jesus, My Boy"
Cost: $10 per person. Please Contact PT Box Office at pacifictheatre.org/boxoffice/tickets.htm Nov 28th & 29th – Great West Life Spirit of ChristmasCelebrate the true Spirit of Christmas with the community and raise much needed donations for the Salvation Army. Activities include: - Tree Decoration Contest
- Christmas Craft Sale
- Living Nativity
- Performances
Volunteer Call: Alumni - we need help on the day of the event. If you are available, please contact alumni@twu.ca. For more information on the Spirit of Christmas check out the website at twu.ca/Christmas. Dec 5th – 11th – Alumni Habitat for Humanity ProjectPurpose: First & foremost, to work on a Habitat for Humanity (HFH) project. Secondly, to engage with TWU Alumni. We have a full group of 24 alumni joining us in this project this year, and we look forward to a successful trip as always. Benefit HighlightAs a TWU alum (for Canadian residents only) you can save 30-40% on every call you make, regardless of when or where you call on top of your local telephone company's regular discounts. - no sign-up fee
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