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October 2009
Greetings Alumni,
This is always my favorite time of the year: new students arrive, the campus is full of life, programs are starting up, and the weather is still sunny and beautiful. Rain has its beauty as well, but the campus looks so amazing on a sunny day!
I have been encouraged this month to pray more. So, I will pass that encouragement on to you, the TWU Alumni. Please pray for our students, our staff, our faculty, our administrators, and the decision makers at TWU. These are exciting times and it is clear that the Lord has his hand on TWU.
On September 20, we enjoyed a beautiful outdoor “Land Dedication Service” for the new Calvin B. Hanson Chapel. It was a wonderful ceremony. About 200 alumni came to listen to our first president, Calvin Hanson, preach about the beginnings of Trinity Western and how this school, and campus, have been committed to the Lord’s work. It was truly inspiring.
I was encouraged to see a large group of early alumni mingling on the Reimer patio to the late hours of the night – laughing and reminiscing of their great experiences at Trinity Western. And I remembered the many times I have sat around with old TWU friends doing the same. What a blessing it has been to be a part of Trinity Western. I cherish my experiences here, and pray that the current students will enjoy the same!
We are truly blessed,
Alumni Reminder
Christmas at the Chan Centre
Plan ahead now for the always popular Christmas at the Chan Centre, presented by Trinity Western University Choirs. Join us on Sunday, December 6 at 2:30 pm in the Chan Shun Concert Hall, with a full orchestra, plus Langley Fine Arts School Senior Choir (Jim Sparks, director) and Pacific Mennonite Children’s Choir (Kim Janzen and Sonja Fast, directors).
The evening will consist of glorious singing, symphonic carol arrangements, Christmas carol sing-alongs, Bach Christmas highlights and more. This celebration of Christ's birth always sells out early.
Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster ($15.75).
Spotlight on Alumni
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Claire Lemiski (2008)
Claire graduated with a major in Geography and concentration in Aviation. She is now living in Mississauga, Ontario. In August 2008, Claire started working at Bombardier Aerospace as a Flight Test Engineer on the Dash-8 Q400 (regional twin turboprop). She is involved with the planning, preparation, and execution of flight tests for new parts, development projects, and engineering investigations. From avionics to hydro-mechanical systems, she is learning something new everyday! Another great part about being back in Ontario has been the opportunity to be involved in the music ministry at her church, where she plays her trumpet on a weekly basis. |
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Brenda Evans (Honourary Alumni)
Brenda Evans (Alumni Coordinator from 1994-2007) and Michele Cartwright became “Your Infinity Team” in August 2008 after having independent real estate careers. As a team we believe we are unique to the Real Estate industry because we focus on building relationships and retaining our client base for life. We are there to fulfill the needs of all potential clients, from the first time home buyer, to the family that is relocating from across the country, to the long time home owner looking for investment opportunities. As listing realtors we also provide our clients with a free home evaluation and marketing plan, essential in ensuring that we sell your home in the fastest period of time for the best price possible.
Our services are available to all of our clients during every single step in the home buying or selling process and they continue until long after papers have been signed and keys have been exchanged. The purchase or sale of a home or property is a large commitment, we recognize this fact and ensure that our clients are well educated and completely confident in their investment before they purchase.
Find out more at yourinfinityteam.com |
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Christina Wells (1999)
Since Christina has graduated from TWU she has worked in coffee shops, taught English in Taiwan for two years, lived back in her home province of Newfoundland for two years to obtain her Bachelor of Education degree, married a wonderful Newfoundland guy named Brian, taught in the Abbotsford School District for two years and is now teaching high school English in the Vancouver School District. She has a 2 1/2 year old son named Caleb and is expecting her second child in November. Life has been full, busy and blessed! |
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Hannah Hoffman (2006)
Hannah received her bachelor's of science in Nursing during her four years at TWU. She is now serving in Benin, West Africa for 7 months with the organization Mercy Ships. Hannah works with a fellow TWU grad, Laura Zuilkowsi, class of 2005. “It's exciting work here in Benin. It's so much easier to see God at work than in American hospitals,” says Hannah. |
TWU News
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Hoops4Hope
The TWU Men’s Basketball team is holding a Basketball Banquet at Northview Golf Course at 7 pm on Saturday, October 24. Proceeds from this banquet will go to support the men’s Basketball missions trips to South Africa and Haiti with Hoops4Hope. The cost is $100 per ticket or $900 for a table of 10. If you are able to attend and support the Men’s Basketball team in this way, please contact Livia Munro at Livia.Munro@twu.ca or 604-812-5908. |
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The Career Development Office is offering a workshop series for third and fourth year students called the Emerging Professional Series. One of the workshops will focus on the transition from university to the world of work. We are seeking professionals who graduated from 2000 – 2009 who would be willing to provide advice and answer questions on what they wish they had known when they transitioned to their career or grad school program. Workshop time: 1:10 – 2 pm, Nov. 24. Interested? Contact us at career@twu.ca or 604-513-2017. |
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Book Release
Here is the book that makes TWU's mission statement to develop "godly Christian leaders" come alive. It was written by our own Dr. Don Page, who served as Academic Vice President from 1989-1999 and then as the founding Director of the Master of Arts in Leadership program at TWU. Power to Change Ministries has just published this Canadian edition of the book under the title of Servant Empowered Leadership: A Hands-On Guide to Transforming You and Your Organization. It is based on what 166 Christian leaders said was missing in Christian leadership in Canada today. This 2005 survey revealed that the most important missing element was modeling their leadership on the servant leadership modeled by Jesus because it was not understood in practical terms. In short, they were not living the true meaning of TWU's mission statement because they did not understand Jesus' model of servant leadership. This and frequent requests from his TWU students became the rationale for Dr. Page writing this book.
The book has been endorsed by CEO's of major servant-led companies, university presidents and church leaders. A more detailed description of the book and a list of these endorsements can be found at servantempoweredleadership.com . |
Alumni Events
To RSVP for any of these events, please email alumni@twu.ca
October 22 (Thursday) - Alumni VIP Night
A time for past TWUSA Presidents and Vice Presidents to come together, mingle and meet the current TWUSA executive. We will be viewing TWU Theatre’s Anatomy of Gray.
Pre-Show Reception: 6:30 pm – Alumni Hall, Reimer Student Centre
Theatre Show: 8:00 pm - Freedom Hall, Robert N. Thompson Building
Cost: Complimentary with mandatory RSVP
Please RSVP by October 14th to alumni@twu.ca
October 22 (Thursday) - First Home Game for Men's Basketball
Alumni, come and see the new Spartans home: the Langley Events Centre
Game: Spartans vs. University of Waterloo
Time: 7:00pm
Location: 7888 200th Street, Langley Events Centre
Cost: $7 per person - 10% discount
No RSVP needed
October 27 (Tuesday) - TWU Alumni Theatre Night
All alumni are welcome to come enjoy TWU Theatre’s Anatomy of Gray
Pre-Show Reception: 6:30 pm – Alumni Hall, Reimer Student Centre
Director Angela Konrad will be joining us at the reception.
Theatre Show: 8:00 pm - Freedom Hall, Robert N. Thompson Building
Cost: $12
Please RSVP by October 19th to alumni@twu.ca
December 4-13 - Alumni Habitat for Humanity Project
A fantastic opportunity to work together with fellow TWU alumni and help build a better life for others!
Date: Arrival: December 4, 2009 / Departure: December 13, 2009
Details: Online
Please RSVP by October 16th to alumni@twu.ca
Benefit Highlight
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Survey Question
It seems that there is not much interest in Alumni following a Twitter Account from the Director of Alumni. Given the pace of the world we live in, and the overwhelming media available to us, that is no big surprise.
This month’s survey question:
What surprised you the most when you entered the workforce/grad school upon graduating from TWU?
Please send responses to alumni@twu.ca |
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