Spring_2004_Newsletter

The Growing Edge

A publication for alumni and friends of Atlantic Baptist University www.abu.nb.ca

SPRING 2004, VOLUME 16 ISSUE 1

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Inside:President�s Report ............................................... 2Convocation ......................................................3-8Student Life ..................................................... 9-12Alumni Connections ...................................... 13-14

Changing the world... one graduate at a time!

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Dr. Brian D. MacArthur

Convocation each year is a celebratoryevent that is also a milestone marker

in the life of the University. On June 23rd

2003 a small ceremony was held oncampus to recognize the TwentiethAnniversary of ABU receiving itsprovincial charter by which it was givenauthority to grant baccalaureate degrees.In the spring of 1983, with knowledge thatthe charter was approved and onlyrequired proclamation, the University(then College) awarded its first twodegrees. Now, twenty-one years later, wemarked another threshold, that ofgranting more than 100 baccalaureatedegrees at Convocation. Last year 91degrees were awarded, this year 143. Itwas a day of excitement and blessing asstudents were awarded their degrees andthus recognized for theiraccomplishments.

With the accelerated growth at ABU inrecent years, a question I hear morefrequently is �What�s ahead?� Peoplerealize the increase must be creating aneed for more space.

While preliminary conversation about thenext capital project has begun, there arethree important objectives we are seekingto achieve which together, onceaccomplished, formulate a positive andstrong case for expansion.

The first is to eliminate the accumulatedoperating deficit, which as of June 30,2003 was $536,967. Doing away with thedeficit will enable ABU to focus fully onthe future because all obligations fromour past will have been met.

The second objective is to seekmembership in the Association ofUniversities and Colleges in Canada.ABU reached an important benchmark inSeptember 2003, that of having anenrolment of 500 or more full-timeequivalent students for three yearsrunning. This allows the University toapply for membership. We are currentlypreparing our application. The primarybenefits of AUCC membership includethe affirmation of the quality of ABU�sacademic programs, opening doors moreeasily to students applying for entranceinto some graduate study programsacross Canada, and also to permit thefaculty at ABU to compete for certainresearch grants.

The third objective is to utilize our currentfacility and human resources. We willseek to be creative in order to serve asmany students as possible withoutcompromising quality. This may meaninnovations in scheduling andprogramming. We want to serve everystudent who is seeking �qualityuniversity education firmly rooted in theChristian faith.� This is our mission; theaccomplishment of which will guaranteemilestone and joyous Convocationceremonies in the future.

Pictured on front cover from left to right: Nicholas Martin, Jordan Ingraham,Heather Martin, and Sean Carroll

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RecognitionWHO ARE WE?

The following is an excerpt from the2004 Valedictory Address given byJeremy Quiring, who graduatedwith a Bachelor of Science and aBachelor of Education.

Every student who will cross thisstage to receive recognition for

their studies here at Atlantic BaptistUniversity has a unique andinteresting story about how they madeit to this moment right here and rightnow. Each student, with no exceptions,has had similar significant questions anddecisions that had to be made surroundingthe time of achieving this moment in ourlives.

I would like to introduce myself as JeremyQuiring. I stand here today with the honourof representing the graduating class ofAtlantic Baptist University in 2004. If myspeech passes the scrutiny of theprofessors behind me, I now hope toreceive degrees in the disciplines of Biologyand Education.

Each of the graduates are here to receivetheir diplomas because they haveovercome struggles and questions in theirlives. Their stories are most likely filledwith great successes mixed with losses andfailures and, don�t forget, many humorousevents along the way. The diversity ofeach graduate�s story converges here atthis moment and this is what we celebrate.Today we have accomplished one of thegoals that we have set in our lives. We aregraduating together!

There are many thanks that we would liketo express on behalf of the graduating classof 2004 as we enter into this celebrationtime. For myself and many of the othershere, God is to be thanked. Christ is ouradvocate in the face of enemies, opposingcircumstances, and occasionally ourselves.Most importantly, by the example of Christand the intervention of the Holy Spirit wehave the ability to love and valuecommunity. The Word of God is an impactat ABU so that we should not be satisfiedwith academic accomplishment or thepursuit of knowledge. God has desired for

us to have true wisdom and a whole lifethat can only be discovered in a continuousand dynamic relationship with Him throughHis Word and the guidance of His HolySpirit.

The motto of this school is �...that in allthings He might have the preeminence.� Itis my prayer that Christ will always havefirst place here.

Family and friends of the grads must alsobe thanked. Family had no choice inassociating with us, but we thank them fortheir physical, financial, spiritual, andemotional support. Friends made a choiceto be close and supportive of us asstudents and as individuals.

At ABU, the students have the privilege tohave high caliber professors and staffmembers in the office who are willing totalk to and assist the students withcompassion and grace in their academicadventure. Thank-you for your willingnessto serve God and us in this way.

Grads of 2004, we have come through amound of papers and assignments to makeit to this time today. We have conqueredthe tests and exams that achieve theapproval of our professors and thisinstitution to receive our degrees. Nowthe question haunts us again, What willwe do now? This question has notdisappeared from my life now that I amgraduating... in fact, it is a question I hearda good friend and mentor say in his fortiesand again in his fifties.

Perhaps a few questions that could help

us out in our situation, and bear withme, are: Who are we? Where are we?What is the problem? And what is thesolution? At some point in our studiesat ABU each one of us has had toanswer these questions for someone inWorldview class. I think thesequestions are very good to look at inour own circumstances. �Who arewe?� is a question we may have had anopportunity to explore in our studiesand reflections here. Firmlyestablishing your true identity is the

most important thing you can search for inlife. The first question cannot be fullyanswered without considering the secondquestion, �Where am I�. Personally, Ifound out much about myself byencountering community wherever I was.The most important people in my life heldup a mirror to me and let me see who I was.Community is important to everyone andwill lead us through the next two questionswe encounter.

What is the problem and what is thesolution? This is where we need theknowledge of ourselves and the help fromour community. In my internship Ifrequently encountered smart and ablestudents in middle school and high schoolwho were flunking out of class and headedtoward uncertain future. When talking tothem, they knew they could make goodmarks but what was the point? They didnot know who they were and thiscaused them to be blindedto hope for the futureand to any life goalsfor themselves.

The mostimportant thing togain in life is ahealthy perspectiveof God, ofcommunity and ofyourself. Yourperspective willalways dictate yourfuture and will bewith you for life.

�The most important thing to gain inlife is a healthy perspective of God...�

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RecognitionTHE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2004

BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS)

Jessica Judith Dempster*, HistoryCindy Ruth Dockendorff*, BiblicalStudies (Honours) and BusinessAdministrationBarbara P. Morrisey*, SociologyWayne Silliker*, History (Honours) andEnglishErin G. Wilson, Sociology

BACHELOR OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATION (HONOURS)

Heather M. Martin*

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE(HONOURS)

Ashley Dawn Marie Gallant*, Biopsy-chologyMelissa Dawn Gallant, Biology

BACHELOR OF ARTS

John Patrick Avery, PsychologyTyler Alexandra Arbuckle, Communica-tion Studies and PsychologyCynthia Anne Baldwin, PsychologyCrystal Janine Brink, English andPsychologyHeather Marlene Brink, HistorySean Anthony Carroll, EnglishNatasha Marie Chevarie*, EnglishAnne Marie Chisholm, EnglishWarren C. Clapham, PsychologyMartha Collins MacPherson*, Organiza-tional ManagementPeter Colosimo, SociologyKory Franklin Connell, Religious Studiesand SociologyAndrea L. Cook, PsychologyMark C. Cormier, EnglishMelanie Elizabeth Cox, PsychologyMatt Crawford, Communication StudiesMary DeMerchant*, English andHistoryTammy Angela DeWolfe, OrganizationalManagementJennifer Louise Dickinson, PsychologyJoseph Mark Estey, InterdisciplinaryStudiesGail Elizabeth Everett*, OrganizationalManagement

Brent James Farnham, Business Adminis-tration and EnglishJennifer Susan Mary Flanagan*,PsychologyCarol Ann Forest, OrganizationalManagementKrista Michele Fournier, SociologyBenjamin Gogan, CommunicationStudiesSheelagh Greek*, OrganizationalManagementElizabeth Anne Haché, Religious StudiesJanet Koleen Hicks*, OrganizationalManagementNatasha Dawn Hiltz*, SociologySandra Jean Hurley Foreman*, Organiza-tional ManagementMandy Kim Jonah*, EnglishVivien Kukula, PsychologyDelcia Alice Landry*, OrganizationalManagementJanet R. MacDuff*, OrganizationalManagementJudy M. MacKenzie, OrganizationalManagementErin Leanne MacLean, SociologySandra J. MacLean, OrganizationalManagementAlyssa Joy Martin, HistoryMitchel Baird Mealey*, CommunicationStudiesKatie Elizabeth Moase, PsychologyWhitney Elizabeth Morrison, Communi-cation Studies

Andrew R. Morse, Religious StudiesMuriel Murdock*, OrganizationalManagementStephanie Leigh Murray, Communica-tion StudiesPaul Brett Nissen, InterdisciplinaryStudiesSarah Parish, HistoryWesley R. Perry, Religious StudiesRhonda Lee Pettipas*, OrganizationalManagementBenjamin Porter, PsychologyG. Daniel Pyke*, Religious Studies andSociologyRosella Richard-Donnelly*, Organiza-tional ManagementGinette M. Roy*, OrganizationalManagementKerri-Lea Ryder, PsychologySylvie Schofield, PsychologyTroy Joseph Schofield, ReligiousStudiesLoralee E. Smith, PsychologyBetty Dawn Cher Soucoup, PsychologyAron Scott Spidle, HistoryTracey Theriault*, OrganizationalManagementBrandon Scott Charles Thompson,Biblical StudiesDavid Walker, HistoryJamie Elizabeth Walsh, EnglishMarilyn West*, Organizational Man-agement

The Arts and Science graduates of 2004

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RecognitionTHE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2004

BACHELOR OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATION

Jennifer Leigh Dianne Adams*Stephen DanielsJill Lynn DeRocheLorna Fox*Sarah HainesJennifer Lynn Hawkes*David Andrew Charles HillsAndrew Lawrence HiltzJordan IngrahamJordan Cyrus James MacKinnonK. Nicholas MartinJaunita Carol McKnightPamela Lee WalkerChristopher Lloyd West

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Amanda Dawn Furlong, BiologyLachelle M. Harris*, BiologyChristina Joy McInerney, BiologyJeremy E. Quiring, BiologyAngelique Nicole Ross*, Biology

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

Lynn Louise AllanHeather Deanne AnthesTyler Alexandra ArbuckleAmanda BaeseSusan Catherine Barclay-GallantRickey D. BeckJoanne BooneDenise Leigh CailVeronica Joan Keddy CarpenterKandice L. CarterElizabeth Anne CarverKory Franklin ConnellTralauna CookAlain CôtéMichael Andrew DelaneyShane Dennis DouthwrightStacey Lynn DuffBrent James FarnhamAmanda Dawn FurlongJessica Jane GravesJanice Lynn HicksStarr Ann HicksJoanna Elizabeth JefferiesKimberly Anne KearnsBenjamin David KellySondra Gayle Kitchen

April Yvonne LaneJulia Diane LaversScott LeggeAmanda Marie MacAleeseBlair A. MacDonaldAlison Lynn MacEacheronLisa Danielle MartinNicholas Burns MattatallMelody Claire McGrathWinnifred Anne McKeeJennifer C. MealeyWayne Collin Michael MilnerMargo MiltonChristine Lorraine MolloyLisa Lynn Mulock-SmithHolly Lynn O�NeillKim Plume-SmithJeremy E. QuiringAngelique Nicole RossMelanie J. RossSylvie SchofieldEsther SheppardAlaina M. Singer

Piroska SzaboMelissa Grace TateMatthew W. G. TaylorJamie Elizabeth Walsh

CHRISTIAN FOUNDATIONSCERTIFICATE

Julie-Ann LepperJolene VanSickle

YOUTH LEADERSHIPCERTIFICATE

Andrew Lawrence HiltzNatasha Dawn HiltzAlyssa Joy MartinAndrew R. MorseG. Daniel PykeLoralee E. SmithBrandon Scott Charles Thompson

*Graduating with Distinction

The Education graduates of 2004

The Business Administration graduates of 2004

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Recognition

Jennifer-Rose BaillieSylvia BallMichelle BekkeringLisa BoudreauNatasha CheverieHilary CougleMatt CrawfordGreg CunninghamHeather CurrieAngela DavisCharlene DavisGeoff deJongJessica DempsterEmily DickinsonCara DuffyCory FevensJennifer FlanaganAshley GallantCatherine GardinerGary GoodwinLachelle HarrisSara HeinrichsShawnie Hicks-MossChris HooperKatelynn HopkinsSarah HudginsMandy JonahJulie KellyMisty KillamChantal LavigneKristina Lawson

Francis LeBlancSusan MaderAngela MarksDaniel MarrHeather MartinChristina McInerneyJeremy McWilliamsMitchel MealeyMelissa MelvinEmily MichaudJonathan MilkeErin MillardBarb MorriseyTrevor NasonConnie OltmannAndrew O�NeillLeslie PriceDan PykeErika SalmonWayne SillikerAndrew SmithCharity SmithBen StevensMelissa StrongNatacha ThebeauDavid VanceCandace WebsterCarolyn WicherekChristine WindleyBrenda Young

Jennifer AdamsJennifer-Rose BaillieSylvia BallMichelle BekkeringLisa BoudreauCrystal BrinkNatasha ChevarieHilary CougleGreg CunninghamHeather CurrieCharlene DavisGeoff deJongMary DeMerchantJessica DempsterEmily DickinsonCara DuffyHeidi EllensCory FevensJennifer FlanaganAshley GallantGary GoodwinLachelle HarrisJennifer HawkesSara HeinrichsDavid HillsAndrew HiltzNatasha HiltzSara HudginsMatthew JenkinsMandy JonahJulie Kelly Misty Killam

FALL 2003Kristina LawsonChantal LavigneHeather MacKenzieErin MacLeanSusan MaderAngela MarksDaniel MarrHeather MartinSam MartinMitchel MealeyJonathan MilkeBarbara MorriseyLindsey MorrowTrevor NasonDoris NussbaumerConnie OltmannDan PykeLynn ReadeErika SalmonAlissa SheaWayne SillikerAmber SmithCara SmithCharity SmithLoraLee SmithBetty Dawn SoucoupBen StevensJennifer VanBredaDavid VanceJudy VautourJamie WalshCandace WebsterBrenda Young

WINTER 2004

HIGHEST STANDING IN:

First Year ClassTrevor Nason

Second Year ClassGregory Cunningham

Third Year ClassHeather Currie

Fourth Year ClassJessica Dempster

PRIZES AND AWARDS

Dr. Brian MacArthur, President andDr. W. Ralph Richardson, Chancellor,with Male Student of the year, WesleyPerry and Female Student of the Year,

Jessica Dempster

DEAN�S LISTS

Atlantic Baptist UniversityHonours SocietyJessica Dempster

The Morrison EducationDistinction Award

Amanda Baese Joanna JefferiesJoanne Boone Nicholas MattatallElizabeth Carver Melody McGrath

ALPS Honours Society AwardCohort 2 - Janet MacDuffCohort 3 - Sheelagh Greek

Cohort 4 - Martha MacPherson

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INFLUENTIAL COMMUNICATOR PRESENTED AWARD

Recognition

Carson Neal Pue was bornon August 5, 1955 in

Brandon, Manitoba. He wasraised in a Christian home,along with two older brothers,and at age 17 made a personalcommitment to Christ. Withthis decision, according toCarson, came �an insatiableappetite for God�s Word.�This led him to follow hisbrothers� footsteps to theBaptist Leadership TrainingSchool in Calgary, graduatingin 1974. At that time, Carsonbegan gaining experience inthe workforce, but this wasinterspersed with �forays�back to the university campus.In 1986 he graduated with his B.Ed.degree from the University of Calgary.He also completed graduate courses fromRegent College and Carey TheologicalCollege in Vancouver, and in 2000finished his M.A. in Religious Studiesfrom his �alma mater� in Calgary. In 2002,Trinity Western University awarded himan honorary Doctor of Christian Ministrydegree.

Dr. Pue has always considered himselfto be in ministry, but prior to a more formal�calling� to serve God as a minister, hewas involved in the marketplace as aretailer for home furnishings and interior

of Arrow Leadership Ministries,whose mission is to providementorship to young Christianleaders so that, according toArrow founder and evangelistLeighton Ford, they can �leadmore like Jesus Christ, and leadmore to Jesus Christ.� UnderCarson�s direction, ArrowLeadership Ministries hassharpened the vision, shapedthe values, and shared theventures of over a thousandemerging leaders, not just inCanada and the United States,but also in Poland, Scandinavia,Great Britain, Africa andOceania. Carson is a sought-after public speaker and

participant on both radio and television.

He is the author of several publishedarticles, as well as a one-page e-mailentitled �To The Point.� He is presentlywriting a book for Baker Book Houseabout the spiritual development ofleaders.

For effective leadership in the Church ofChrist, for innovation in mentoring a newgeneration of leaders, for service in thekingdom of God, and for recognizedinfluence in society as a speaker, author,and media communicator, Dr. CarsonNeal Pue was conferred the AtlanticBaptist University Leadership Award,the 1st day of May 2004.

design. He was so successful in thismilieu that in 1979 hewas named �Retailerof the Year� by hisprofessional peers.This same fervourhas been expressedin Carson�scommitment to hislocal community, asevidenced in 1988when he received,from the PrimeMinister of Canada,the CelebrationAward foro u t s t a n d i n gcontribution to theCity of Calgary. In 1989 he was ordainedby the Baptist Union of Western Canadaand pastored three churches over aperiod of 13 years. He also served as theExecutive Director at Chuck Swindoll�sradio ministry called �Insight for Living�.

Carson and his wife, the former BrendaSusan Lang, now reside in Burnaby,B.C. They met while attendingB.L.T.S. and were married on

October 9, 1976. Three of the �joys�they share are their sons Jason,

Jeremy, and Jonathan.

Presently, Dr. Pueis the President

Graduates listening to Dr. Pue�sConvocation address

Dr. Brian MacArthur, President, and Dr. W.RalphRichardson, Chancellor, presenting Dr. Carson Pue

with the Leadership Award

Dr. Pue reminded the graduates to�look behind� as they move ahead.

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l-r: Walter Melanson, KenLeBlanc (�00), Dale Betts andJeremy Demont (�00)

Rupert James Tingley was born inPetitcodiac, New Brunswick on

January 12, 1926. In 1942 he was chosenValedictorian of his high schoolgraduating class. He later completed aBachelor of Science degree in CivilEngineering from the University of NewBrunswick in 1950, which afforded himthe designation of ProfessionalEngineer of the Province of NewBrunswick.

Employed for a year as a school teacher(1942-43), he joined the RCAF (1943-46).In 1950 he began a thirty-five year careerwith Canadian National Railways,starting in the Engineering Departmentin Moncton and progressing throughthe ranks, including relocations to fiveprovinces. He concluded his tenure inMoncton as President of CN Marine in1985. His next appointment was Presidentof the newly-formed Marine Atlantic(1985-88). Since retiring, Rupert has beenPresident and majority shareholder ofCement Cartage Ltd. and Albany CartageLtd.

On July 11, 1953, he married Alice JoyceCarter. He and Joyce have been blessedwith three children: Mary, James, andNancy, as well as threegrandchildren.

Mr. Tingley�s communityservice is extensive andvaried. Some notableinvolvements includePresident and Director ofFMH Management Ltd., anon-profit companymanaging property for thebenefit of the MonctonHospital; Governor andConference Chair of theConference Board ofCanada; Chairman andDirector of the TourismIndustry of Canada;President and FoundingDirector of International

Marine Transit, an organization ofinternational ferry operators; Governor,Atlantic Provinces Economic Council;Director, Atlantic Symphony; Chairman,Canada�s Marine Transport Research andDevelopment Advisory Board; Rotarian;Director for the Center for Renewal ofPublic Policy in Canada; and Presidentof Cadmi Microelectronics, Inc. andManufacturing Technology Co. Inc.,

organizations jointly established andowned by the University of NewBrunswick and the Université deMoncton. He is also an honorarycitizen of the Town of North Sydney,Nova Scotia.

Additionally, Mr. Tingley has servedactively in his local church as Chair ofthe Boards of Deacons and Trustees,Church Moderator, Sunday SchoolSuperintendent and teacher. Hisdenominational service includes theBoard of Directors of the BaptistFoundation, the Board of Trustees ofAcadia Divinity College, the Board ofGovernors of Acadia University, andthe Board of Atlantic Baptist SeniorCitizens� Homes Inc., where as Chairfor eight years he guided theorganization through a major

expansion. In 1995 he was appointedPresident of the United BaptistConvention of the Atlantic Provinces forthe customary one-year honourary term.From 1993-96 Rupert served as chair ofthe Building Committee appointed toconstruct a new campus for AtlanticBaptist College, and then as Chair of theBoard of Governors of Atlantic BaptistUniversity from 1997-2003.

For exemplary servicein community andchurch, and forChristian leadership inadministration, publicservice, and business,Rupert J. Tingley wasconferred the AtlanticBaptist UniversityLeadership Award,the1st day of May 2004.

RecognitionFORMER PRESIDENT OF MARINE ATLANTIC RECOGNIZED

Mr. Rupert Tingley expressing histhanks to the ABU community.

Dr. Brian MacArthur, President, and Dr. W. Ralph Richardson, Chancel-lor, presenting Mr. Rupert Tingley with the Leadership Award

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WE�RE ON A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERYStudent Life

As I spent time reflecting on the pastfour years at ABU, it has been difficult

to sift the ideas and the influences down.Often retrospect is so much clearer than acontemporary perspective and since I amin the throes of finishing a degree, I don�tyet have that full advantage. But as I thinkof the ways in which Atlantic BaptistUniversity has impacted my life and hasliterally brought me into the world ofadulthood, I am reminded of the significanceof my time here at school.

It has been during this period of my lifethat I have experienced the most growththus far as a person in every sense. WhenI entered the walls of Atlantic BaptistUniversity I was an idealistic teenager fullof romantic notions about my future. I hadsuch hopeful expectations about howuniversity would change my life and myknowledge, which of course it hasprofoundly. However, I always believedthat university graduates were mature, solidand secure young men and women whopossessed a plethora of knowledge aboutthe world and its workings and who hadclear direction for their future.

I have spent four years studying historyhere at ABU. One thing that I have learnedfrom the study of human experience is thatthere is so much I do not know about thepast. It is so expansive and there is nopossible way that I can have completegrasp on even Canadian history. At thebeginning of this school year, my fourthyear, I began to panic somewhat mildly.Compounded with my indecision about thefuture, I felt that I had in some way failedmy expectations for myself. However, myperspective was dreadfully skewed.

I remember mentioning my fears andinsecurities to two very wise people. WhenI said, �You know I shouldn�t begraduating. I know nothing. There is somuch more to learn,� Dr. Seth Crowell saidto me, �That is exactly how we want you toleave ABU.� And Dr. Dan Goodwin repliedto a similar statement of mine with aquestion, �But sister, are you the sameperson that you were when you came?� Ina way, this statement and question helped

me to be better able to frame my experienceat ABU. Through these enlighteningwords, I began to understand more aboutthe goal of education and the purpose ofmy degree.

Education is not about collecting credithours. Getting a university degree doesnot ultimately find significance in acquiringa prestigious and profitable job. Whilehaving education may increase our jobpotential in the marketplace, we are wrongif we declare that education is aboutknowing �stuff� and getting a good job.What I have learned is that educationrevolves around character and wisdom. Ido not stand here before you today toassure you that my university educationhas guaranteed me an uncorruptedcharacter or has given me the wealth ofSolomon�s wisdom. Far from it! However,I have learned that education withoutpersonal transformation is worthless. If Ido not allow what I learn to change me,then my knowledge remains merelyknowledge and not wisdom.

I am leaving ABU a changed girl and onewho has confronted some aspects at leastof reality and probed into existentialquestions. At ABU, I have madefriendships of the most lasting kind. I amso thankful to have been able to pursuethese significant life questions with youand under your guidance.

While I am not the person I assumed I wouldbe upon graduating, I am leaving ABU

realizing that I am on a lifelong journey ofeducation. In academic study, we alwaysencounter mystery. We encounter theknowable, but we stumble upon an affrontto human curiosity and pride as we areconfronted with that which is unknowable.Instead of resigning ourselves to the sadfate of giving up the search becauseeverything cannot be known, we mustrealize that we are on a journey of discovery,engaging the mysterious with theidentifiable. For character is developed onthis journey. None of us really know wherewe are going to be in five years. Our livesare full of mystery. Following Christ is fullof mystery as well. Much cannot be knownabout his person and work. However, bysearching Scripture, by researching thenatural world, by studying humanrelationships and past encounters we cancome to the conclusion that a narrativeexists and that Truth does exist. Andalthough, as the apostle Paul soperceptively wrote in 1 Corinthians 13, nowwe see in part like a poor reflection in amirror, one day we shall see Reality.Mystery will be revealed. Our lives noware searches. They are journeys towardthat time of full revelation.

What I have learned from my experience asa student here at Atlantic Baptist Universityis that I must continue this journey. I stillhave many unanswered questions aboutthe nature of humanity, God and creation,but it has been during my greatest periodsof doubt and uncertainty that I have clungto the fact that I am on a lifelong journeyfor Truth. I am leaving ABU with a desireto learn more and above all to grow inwisdom and character and closer to my LordJesus Christ. I encourage you who arestaying on to realize how importanteducation is to the development of yourperson. Give it a full-hearted effort andnotice the ways in which your schoolworkis developing character within you. It ismy prayer that through your study youwill be confronted with awesomeness ofthe Creator God and that this encounterwith Truth will revolutionize your existence.

By Jessica Dempster �04, B.A. History(Honours and with Distinction)

�...education withoutpersonal transformation

is worthless.�

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OUR STUDENTS ARE BUSY!Student Life

ABU was represented by a team of its top Bachelor of Business Administration(BBA) students who competed in Dalhousie University�s International Business

Case Competition in March. A vast number of prestigious universities competed inthis event but ABU succeeded them all and took home the first place prize of $2000.

The competition is an invitational event and this was the first year ABU has beeninvited. As Robert MacDonald, assistant professor of the BBA program said, �Thisis a testament to the fact that we are becoming better known in the universitycommunity. When we arrived at the competition, no one seemed to know who wewere, and when we left everyone knew who we were.� The team involved JenniferAdams, Kevin Adler, Heather Martin, and Chris West and they all had a greatstretching time.

Heather Martin, 4th year BBA studentwas awarded the first Peter Humby

Award of Business Excellence, for hercommitment to excellence in businessboth academically and in the community.

Mount Saint Vincent Universityhosted the 24th Annual Atlantic

Undergraduate English Conference inFebruary, a forum where students canshare their work. Amongst the 100 otherstudents from universities all overAtlantic Canada, ABU�s own high calibrestudents, Sean Carroll and JonathanMilke, shared more than their work. Dr.Reina Green, assistant professor of theEnglish department, shared, �BothSean�s paper and Jonathan�s creativenon-fiction were very well received andthey capably handled the questions thatfollowed.� There were several questionsabout ABU, where it is and what�s it like.Sean commented on how he was askedseveral times by other students what itwas like studying English literature at aChristian university. �I learned,� he said,�that ABU offers a much more solid,challenging, and rewardingundergraduate experience than many ofthe larger schools running today.�

Three Education and Science students,Angelique Ross, Jeremy Quiring,

and Amanda Furlong, organized andhosted a science fair and invitedstudents from two middle schools in theMoncton area. The middle schoolstudents were showcased and judged ontheir creativity and ingenuity with thescientific thought process.

�A lot of hard work and persistence wasinvolved with making this fair a reality,�said Ross. �It took almost a year to plan,but I was very pleased with the role Iplayed. It was a fun and educational day,not only for the students, but also forus.�

BBA CASE COMPETITION TEAM

STUDENTS ATTEND

ENGLISH CONFERENCE

PETER HUMBY AWARD OF

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE PRESENTED

SCIENCE FAIR HELD FOR LOCAL

SCHOOLS

As ABU is now represented by multiplecountries ranging from the United

States to Nigeria, an International StudentAssociation (ISA) was established thisyear.

In February, the new association had heldtheir first �Ethnic Diversity Day.� Duringchapel, Dr. Edith Samuel (assistantprofessor of psychology), a native of India,gave a compelling message on unity indiversity. Our Nigerian and Zambianstudents led the school in worship in theirnative tongues.

Lazarus Koama, a student from Zambia(Southern Africa), shares his appreciationof the ISA, �My experience at ABU hasbeen great. I have enjoyed the Christianenvironment and the long snowy wintersand the ISA will help international studentsthat are new to Canada. I feel it is needed.�

The Constitution of the ISA is to give allABU students an equal opportunity towork alongside each other, and to help makeABU a truly unique global communitycharacterized by harmony, peace, andmutual understanding. As the ISAPresident, Greg Cunningham says, �WithGod�s help, this will become a reality atABU.�

Chemistry demonstrationby Dr. Mel Schriver

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

ASSOCIATION FORMED

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THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

The ABU Drama Societyopened the hearts of a

Moncton audience as it openedits doors and talent to perform�The Diary of Anne Frank,� thisApril. Despite this being the dramasociety�s first mainstageproduction, ABU�s auditorium waspacked with 446 people in only twonights.

Attempting to raise awareness ofABU�s mission and presence inthe city of Moncton, the dramasociety also wanted to share apositive and powerful message throughthe life of a little girl�s experience duringthe holocaust. As co-director, Dr. ReinaGreen, assistant professor of English,said, �The story of Anne should resonatefor all of us. It is a reminder of the horrorhumans can face at the hands of others,as well as the hope, joy, and love thatcannot be suppressed. These peoplecould laugh, sing, anddance even in such darktimes.�

And according to thereactions of the audience,the ABU drama societyemerged into theircharacters and displayeda colour of emotion,passion, and tragedy. Onestudent who attendedshared, �It was the bestperformance that ABU has

put together. No one could have doneany other role. They fit their charactersperfectly.� Many others share herenthusiasm.

But it was not only the audience that wasexcited. The cast and crew were veryhappy with the results. Nikki Sherlock, afirst year English student who played

Anne, shared �It was a really amazingexperience to fully become someoneelse, and it was something I neverexperienced before.�

Robin Oxley, who teamed with Greento direct for the first time, was alsoproud of the outcome. �Directing thisyear has been an enriching experienceto say the least. The cast always gave

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their best and they worked sohard to bring the play together.�

And work hard they did. Theactors rehearsed three times aweek for eleven weeks, and thecrew had to design and build atwo level stage that depicted afully furnished home hiddenabove a warehouse.

In the end, it seems that hard workpaid off. Many were able to heara positive message about hopethrough the voice of ABU. Many

hands, many feet, many long hours,dedication, and much of fun weredisplayed as the body of ABU worked inunity. From the stage to the heart ofMoncton, ABU is creatively reaching outto the world through art and drama.

By Cory Fevens2nd year English and Psychology

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Student LifeABU ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

Francis LeBlanc earned the men�shonor as a member of the basketball

team. LeBlanc has been a large part ofthe team�s success since his arrivalon campus. In his first season hewas a role player. Since then he hasbeen among the leading scorers onthe team and finished 10th overallin the ACAA scoring race in 2003-2004.

�ABU has helped me to bechallenged as a leader and as astudent athlete,� says LeBlanc.

Along with the on courtaccomplishments, LeBlanc hasalso been recognized in theclassroom. An all-academic athletefor ABU, he carries a high 3 gradepoint average (4.0 scale).

ALL-ACADEMIC ATHLETE - FRANCIS LEBLANC

Sarah Haines has enjoyed herexperience at ABU so far and loves

being a part of what is happening withBlue Tide Athletics.

�I have had the opportunity to be a partof a sports program that is rapidlygrowing and I have been able tocontribute to its success, as well as learnand develop my own leadership skillsand character; opportunities I may nothave received from another, largeruniversity.�

As a two-sport star, Haines helped theBlue Tide in both soccer and volleyball.She finished her season as the soccerteams leading scorer with 9 goals, goodenough for 2nd place in the ACAA andACAA All Conference selection. Sarahwas also named ATV Student Athlete of

the Week, and ABU Athlete of theMonth.

�What stands out is the way werepresented our school on and off thefield and the friendships that have comeout of playing sports for ABU. I also havebeen a part of the Women�s volleyballteam and the interest is there. I don�tdoubt the potential for it�s growth in theyears to come as well. � Haines was thecaptain of the volleyball team and showedgreat poise and leadership ability beingnominated for Blue Tide LeadershipAward.

�Some young people come to campusand leave a mark that will never beforgotten. Sarah is one of those people.When you look for a servant leader youneed to look no further than her.�Athletics Coordinator Bob Murray knew

there was something special about thisathlete. �When you look on the field, youknow who she is. She finishes every playand works hard to make those around hershine. It is more than what she does onthe fields and courts; it is what she doesoutside of athletics that makes herspecial.�

Haines has led many groups at ABU, buther servant style is most apparent in herdedication to children. Sarah began abiweekly gym class for local homeschoolers. It has become such a greatsuccess that they may have to do itweekly to accommodate the numbers.

She is the last one to want to take credit,but she is the first one to help. A truestudent athlete and a well deservedAthlete of the Year. �I�ve made lastingfriendships, and learned life lessons, allwhile playing the sports I love.�

SERVANT LEADER - SARAH HAINES

�I am thrilled for Francis, because he hasworked hard to earn recognition likethis,� says Bob Murray, Athletics

Coordinator. �He works extremely hardon academics and involvement in thecommunity and in school. I am happy

that he is the captain of our team,as he sets a golden example of whata student�athlete should be.�

LeBlanc, a two time ABU athlete ofthe month in 2003-2004, will returnas the ABU men�s basketballcaptain in the fall and is lookingforward to another year ofcompetition and academics. �Ihave enjoyed my time here at ABUand look forward to anotherseason for Blue Tide Athletics.�

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Alumni Connections

REKINDLE FRIENDSHIPSTHE DATES FOR HOMECOMING 2004 HAVE BEEN SET!

SEPTEMBER 24-26, 2004Mark your calendars now!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Golf Tournament12:00 p.m. - Magnetic Hill Golf Course.This event includes 18 holes with cart sojoin your friends for a friendly round ofgolf! If you are interested, contact BobMurray, Athletics Coordinator [email protected].

Gospel Team/SMT Reunion7:30 p.m. - Would you like to sing againwith your old gospel team or student min-istry team? In addition, we are planning�decade� choirs. If you�re interested,contact Dannie Brown by [email protected].

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

SSSSSofofofofoftttttbbbbbaaaaall Tll Tll Tll Tll Tououououourrrrrnnnnnaaaaammmmmeeeeennnnntttttsssss8:30 a.m. - Both ladies� and men�s softballgames are being planned for Saturday. Ifyou are interested in being on a team con-tact Bob Murray, Athletics Coordinator,by e-mailing [email protected].

Faculty and Staff Breakfast9:00 a.m. - For all current & past employ-ees of UBBTS/ABC/ABU this breakfastgathering will be a time of reconnectingwith former colleagues. Keep watchingfor further details on venue site.

Family B.B.Q12:00 p.m. - Enjoy fun and fellowship withformer students and staff, along with theirfamilies, at an outdoor B.B.Q. on the uni-versity campus. Entertainment will beprovided for children.

President�s Circle1:30 p.m. - Attend an open forum whereour university�s current president, Dr.Brian MacArthur,will host a question andanswer session. The forum will includeinformation on new campus initiatives,budget challenges, new building projects,student enrolment, projections for thefuture, and more. Following the open fo-rum, meet and greet past presidents at aninformal gathering.

55th Gala Fundraising

Dinner5:30 p.m. - With our 55th Anniversary�stheme, Rich Heritage, Growing Vision,the Gala Fundraising Dinner will be anevening of recognizing the university�srich heritage and some individuals fromthe past decades who were instrumentalin providing a strong heritage. The GalaDinner will be the opportunity for alumni,supporters, and friends to express theirsupport of this strong, growing vision ofthe university by contributing financiallyduring the evening�s program.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Sunday Morning ServicesVarious times - Many alumni madeMoncton churches their place of worshipduring their time of study at UBBTS/ABC/ABU. We encourage each alumnus tojoin those particular church fellowshipsagain on this Anniversary Weekend.

Closing Brunch12:00 p.m. - As a �send-off� from a won-derful weekend with many old friends, joinus for a brunch back on campus. Plan toattend and share a final meal with friendswho have made your weekend one to re-member!

To Register by phone

Gilda Ryder (�83)506-863-6444

To register online

www.abu.nb.ca

Yes, I was excited,for a number of

reasons, but basi-cally I had come

back HOME...

Ed Tower (’60)Homecoming 1999

...after all those years we stillfelt like family.

Vera Calder (�52)Homecoming 1999

Homecoming�it really was like coming home.

Claudette Churchill (�83)Homecoming 1999

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Alumni ConnectionsWHAT�S IN A NAME?

Atlantic Baptist University has a richheritage of family connections. Over

the years, many generations of familieshave been represented on the UBBTS/ABC/ABU campus. Currently there is onefamily in particular which stands out.

Meet the Cougle family who, together,represent each possible year of attendanceat ABU. Brianne, is in her fourth year ofthe psychology program, while heryounger brother, Stuart, is a third yearbiology major. Their cousin, Hilary, is asecond year history major, and Maradeth,the youngest family member at ABU, is inher first year of the biology program.

How did this ordinary Christian family fromthe small town of Bristol, NB end updominating ABU? It is a simple story offamily connections.

In fact it seems that this story begins over30 years ago with a woman named Marsha(McIsaac �73) Cougle who attendedAtlantic Baptist College.

�I had such a great experience at ABC thatI really encouraged my kids to do the same.Because I talked so much about my daysat ABC, my kids really did not think of otherplaces,� said Marsha.

All of Marsha�s encouragement appearsto have paid off. With three of her childrenand one niece already attending ABU, itcomes as no surprise to learn that heryoungest son Caylen, who will begraduating from high school by the end of

the school year, is also applying to ABU.

Does the family see anything spectacularabout all of them attending ABU at the sametime? It doesn�t seem so. Rather, it seemsnormal for this family, which has alwaysbeen a close-knit family, to stick together.As Hilary said, �We lived on the same streetmost of our lives, and always attended thesame schools. Why should university beany different?�

The Cougle family, with their strongChristian foundation, and one alumnuswho was willing to openly share herinspiring ABC experiences with her familymembers, is keeping ABU�s rich heritageof family connections alive.

By Cory Fevens2nd year English and Psychology

ALUMNI UPDATESCecil Sutherland (�53), who served as acook for UBBTS/ABC for a number of years,passed away on September 8, 2003.

Dr. Elizabeth (Secord �59) Calder passedaway on January 23, 2004 in Mississauga,Ontario.

Ron Horton (�62) passed away on March24, 2003.

On May 30, 2004, Sylvia (Miller �74)Hagerman will be among the graduates atCarey Theological College. She has beenenrolled in the Centre for Spiritual Forma-tion and will be in the first group to gradu-ate from that program. She is also enrolledin the Master of Pastoral Ministry Program.

Rev. Tom McGaw (�84), along with his wifeRoxanne, are now the co-pastors for theLawrencetown and Inglisville United Bap-tist Churches. They are living in

Lawrencetown with their children, Bruce(13) and Rebecca (10).

Congratulations to Debbie (Murphy �86)and Art Lam (�85) on the safearrival of Rachel Theresa LeeLam from Wuham, China.Born on August 6, 2002and then later born intothe arms and hearts ofDebbie and Art on Octo-ber 13, 2003 in China.

Edward Matwawana (�86) was awarded theCommunity Services - Humanitarian Award,through the Canadian National Griot Awards,a Black achievement awards program.

Rev. Brian Barr (�88) was appointed Na-tional Coordinator for Canadian ChristianEndeavor on February 1, 2003. ChristianEndeavor is a 120-year -old youth ministry,which has spread to over 56 countries

worldwide. Brian also owns his own con-sulting and training ministry called Des-tiny Ministries.

Congratulations to Jill(Potter �00) and RobSellitto who weremarried on August30, 2003 atLewisville UnitedBaptist Church, withRev. Bruce Fawcett(�88) officiating.

Congratulations to Ron andCharleen (Mann �03) Broad on the birthof their daughter, Kaley Angelina, who wasborn on January 25th.

Stuart, Maradeth, Brianne & Hilary

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Bits & Pieces

Congratulations is ex-tended to Dr. SamReimer, Associate Pro-fessor of Sociology, onthe publication of hisbook entitled,�Evangelicals and theContinental Divide.�

The book draws similarities betweenCanada and the United States, providing aunique perspective on Evangelicals inNorth America and arguing that NorthAmerica is a unified religious sub-culture.

Dr. Stephen G.Dempster, Professor ofReligious Studies, re-cently published abook, entitled, �Domin-ion & Dynasty: A Bib-lical Theology of theHebrew Bible.� In his

book he offers a rare study into the OldTestament Hebrew Bible by providing in-sight into the diverse genres of scripturesand by arguing their overarching literaryand historical unity.

Dr. Neil Soggie, Assis-tant Professor of Psy-chology, recently com-pleted the requirementsfor his Doctorate of Lit-erature and Philosophythrough the Universityof South Africa. His dis-

sertation entitled, �The Conquest Legend:Inspiration for the Joshua Narrative,� fo-cuses on semantic and episodic structuresin the oral formation of tribal myths andhow they may have played a role in thestructural formation of the Biblical book ofJoshua.

This is professor Soggie�s second doctor-ate and it was completed while also finish-ing a third doctorate in Psychometrics fromRegent�s College in London, England.

Congratulations is extended to MarybethClements (�02) who has been promotedto Assistant Registrar.

Best wishes are ex-tended to ConnieHannah, Business Of-ficer, who retired at theend of May 2004, after10 years of faithful ser-vice to ABU.

Congratulations isextended to Carolyn(Alley �02) and RobertMacDonald, AssistantProfessor of BusinessAdministration, whoare the proud parentsof a daughter, Alley Joy.Alley was born on No-vember 7, 2003 and is Carolyn and Robert�sfirst child.

Congratulations toDr. Andy Barnes,Assistnant Professor ofBiology who recentlyaccepted an invitationto return to Ethiopia toassume the role of Di-rector for Food for the

Hungry. Andy and his wife, Donalda willbe leaving at the end of the summer. Theirchildren, Sarah and Michael, will be stay-ing in Moncton to continue their studiesat ABU.

Best wishes are ex-tended to Julie Hall(�01), AdmissionsCounsellor, who hasdecided to accept a po-sition working with W.Morrison & Associ-ates.

Welcome is extended to Debbie deJong,who joined the Financial Office team as ournew Receptionist/Assistant to the Direc-tor of Finance. She is replacing ArleneSherrard, who was hired as Business Of-ficer.

Welcome is also extended to DebbieMacPhail, who joined the Student Devel-opment Department team as the assistant.

The Business Administration facultywould like to welcome Dr. John Pankratzto their team. He has been hired to helpwith the Business Administration programfor the 2004-2005 academic year.

Congratulations is extended to AmyHendsbee (�03), formerly the Assistant forAdvancement Programs, who will assumethe position of Registrar�s Office Assistantfor a maternity leave.

Congratulation is ex-tended to Jeff Melvin,Computer Systems Spe-cialist, who was recentlysworn in as the new AreaCommissioner for theSouth-East ScoutingArea.

At a ceremony held this spring, PeterHumby, Business Administration profes-sor, was presented with a plaque honouringhim for his longtime dedication to the edu-cation of business students. Along withthis presentation, members of the ABUBusiness Society introduced the first Pe-ter Humby Award for Business Excellence.This award was created to honour and re-member Humby for his commitment to theABU Business Administration program.

FACULTY AND STAFF UPDATES

Peter Humby with Heather Martin,the first recipient of the award

named in his honour

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June 6, 6:30 p.m.Dr. Brian MacArthur will be speaking atElmsdale United Baptist Church during

their 20th Anniversary Service.

Summer Sports CampsSee ad below.

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Box 6004Moncton, New BrunswickCanada E1C 9L7

ABUCALENDAR OF EVENTS

NOVEMBER/DECEMBERJUNE/JULY/AUGUST

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER

September 18, 10:00 a.m.ABU 5/10 K Open Run

For more information contact GildaRyder at (506) 858-8970 Ext. 134 or

1-888-968-6228.

September 19, 3:00 p.m.Dr. Brian MacArthur speaking atSteeves Mountain United Baptist

Church Roll Call Service.

September 24 - 26Rekindle Friendships at the 55th

Homecoming Anniversary

See page 13 for more details.

October 1 - 2Dr. Brian MacArthur attending

Shelburne Association Meetings.

October 17, 10:30 a.m.Dr. Brian MacArthur speaking atLincoln United Baptist Church.

October 24, 10:30 a.m.Dr. Brian MacArthur speaking at West

End United Baptist Church.

October 31, 11:00 a.m.Dr. Brian MacArthur speaking atMulgrave United Baptist Church.

November 13ABU�s Sixth Annual Craft Fair

For more information contact RamonaMitchell at (506) 863-6445.

November 19 & 20Musical/Dramatic Presentation

For more information contact GildaRyder at (506) 858-8970 Ext. 134 or

1-888-968-6228.

November 21, 11:00 a.m.Dr. Brian MacArthur speaking at

Jacksonville United Baptist Church.

November 28, 2004, 11:00 a.m.Dr. Brian MacArthur speaking atRiverview United Baptist Church.

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