President's
Update
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December 2002
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Huntington College Friends and Family,
Have
you ever tried to imagine the Christmas concert the night of
our Saviour’s birth?
A hush falls on the unsuspecting shepherds in the
fields whose workplace is about to become the stage for an
angelic host. From
the darkened hillside “theatre,” a voice proclaims,
“Fear not! I bring you glad tidings of great joy for
all.”
As
eyes and ears strain to see who is speaking and hear the
message of great joy, an angel of the Lord appears and
continues, “For unto you is born this day… a Savior,
Christ the Lord.” Suddenly
the stage curtain, the heavens, are thrown open and a
heavenly host appears singing, “Glory to God in the
highest! Peace
and goodwill to men!”
And the Scripture records that the shepherds returned
from that concert and their visit to Bethlehem “glorifying
and praising God for all the things that they had heard and
seen.”
Chris
and I trust that as you return home from the many family
gatherings and concerts that are certain to fill your
calendars this month, that you, too, will be found
glorifying and praising God for the things you have heard
and seen that have reminded you of our greatest joy – the
Savior of the world.
G. Blair Dowden
President
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Admissions
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Fall
2003 Enrollment
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The chart above
summarizes the number of prospective students who have applied and
been accepted to Huntington College for the fall 2003.
The bars represent year-to-date comparisons over the past
five years.
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Academic
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Educational
Ministries
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On
November 10-11, Dr. Dave Rahn, professor of educational
ministries, attended the National Youth Workers' Convention in
Pittsburgh where he led an Advanced Youth Ministry Forum and
presented a seminar entitled, "How the Latest Social Science
Research Can Help Youth Workers."
On Tuesday, November 19, Rahn led a Youth Ministry
Symposium on the campus of Gordon College.
Over 60 youth ministers from New England attended this
event, hosted by the Youth Ministry Department of Gordon College.
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English
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Dr. Del Doughty,
associate professor of English, has published several poems this
fall. His work has
appeared in Acorn, Frogpond, and Modern Haiku.
Approximately 50-60 people
attended the Sigma Tau Delta “Poetry Slam” at Coffee D’Vine.
Rachel Tinon, a sophomore from Ohio, won the
competition.
Congratulations
to Dr. Kevin Miller, assistant professor of communication,
who recently defended his PhD dissertation.
The
English Department will host student-author Rachel Tinon for
a public reading and book signing of her recently published novel,
Circle
of Shadows.
The event will take place Saturday, December 14, in the
HUB, at 8 p.m. Rachel
is an English major from Pataskala, Ohio.
For an interview with the author
and additional details, see www.huntington.edu/news/0203/Tinonpublished.htm.
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History
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Dr.
Paul Michelson, professor of history, recently attended the
annual convention of the American Association for the Advancement
of Slavic Studies in Pittsburgh where he presented a paper on
"Romanian Historiography in the Interwar Period."
In addition, he has written three papers that will appear
in books to be published shortly in Romania, one on
"Post-Communist Romania: A Dysfunctional Society in
Transition" (co-authored with Jean Michelson); another on
"Alexandru Ioan Cuza and the Polish Question;" and a
third on "From the Mini-Cultural Revolution to 1989:
Reflections on Communism in Romania, 1972-1989."
Lastly, he was the subject of two interviews that appeared
in the Romanian cultural journals DILEMA and ROMANIA LITERARA.
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Library
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Mr.
Robert Kaehr, director of library services, recently published
an article on “Art and Whittling” in the journal, Direct
Art.
The essay was accompanied by several illustrations,
including a photo of a basswood bust of William Otterbein carved
by the late Jim Howald.
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Music
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Huntington College music
professors served as vocal soloists for the annual community
performance of Handel’s Messiah, on Sunday,
November 24, 2002. The
performance, held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntington,
featured Dr. George Killian, choral education and choir
director, as conductor. Featured
soloists include Mrs. Joni Killian, soprano; Dr. Janice
Fulbright, alto; Mr. Ben Kendall, tenor; and Mr.
John Thompson, bass. The
HC Concert Choir and Orchestra joined with the Community Festival
Chorus for the 48th
annual presentation of the most beloved of all sacred
choral works.
The
Huntington College Department of Music held its third annual
Concerto Competition. Winners
in the college division were pianist Drew Wutke in first
place, and pianist Jay Michaud in second place.
The event was adjudicated by Tamara Orlovsky,
internationally acclaimed Russian pianist, Arkady Orlovsky,
principle cellist with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and
conductor of the Tchaikovsky Festival Orchestra, and Fritz
Roberson, professor of voice at Anderson University.
Dr.
Patricia Spedden took several piano students to the Grace
College Concerto Competition on Saturday, November 23, 2002.
Leah Coon, a Presidential Scholar, was the runner-up
in the college division and will be presented with a cash award at
their spring concerto concert.
Leah, an English Education major with minors in math and
music, was the first-place winner in Huntington College’s first
Annual Concerto Competition in Fall 2000.
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Philosophy
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Dr.
William Hasker, professor emeritus, presented a lecture at
Florida International University in Miami, sponsored by the
American Scientific Affiliation and the Templeton Foundation.
Hasker’s thesis was, “Emergent Dualism: Challenge to a
Materialist Consensus.”
He also presented a paper at the Philosophy Department
Colloquium and was guest speaker in a class.
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Physical
Education
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Dr. Pat Zezula, professor of physical
education, received the Honor Award from the Indiana Association
of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance at an IAHPERD
luncheon on Friday, November 15.
The Honor Award is the “highest recognition for
outstanding service to the association.”
The IAHPERD State Convention was held in
Indianapolis November 14-16.
HC students presented on the topic, “Physical Education
Learning Centers - How to Utilize in the Classroom.”
Those attending the session were very much impressed by the
learning centers presented by our students.
In addition to members of PE231, Mary Knipp,
physical education major also presented a learning center.
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Theatre
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Mr. Mike Burnett,
assistant professor of theatre and his wife Ella,
Advancement secretary, attended the Kentucky Theatre Association
fall conference with sophomore Dan Olson at the University
of Kentucky. Dan was
among 200 participants in the South East Theatre Association
preliminary auditions and was selected as an alternate to attend
the SETC auditions in Arlington, VA. in March 2003.
Approximately 850 actors and actresses will audition for
over 100 professional companies for both summer and year-round
employment. Being
named as an alternate is a big honor, as almost all of the
alternates will be able to attend and audition as well.
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Advancement
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Through November 12, 2002, the
Advancement Office received gifts in the amount of $33,943 from
current and former faculty and staff that will be matched by Lilly
Endowment. The Lilly
Endowment will match up to $250,000 in giving from current and
former faculty and staff between 6/1/02 and 12/31/03.
Nearly $50,000 has been received from four trustees.
The Lilly Endowment will also match these four gifts
designated for the annual fund.
A $100,000 grant was received
from the English Bonter Mitchell Foundation.
These funds will be used over three years to help
underwrite the Mindscape Program at Thornhill Nature.
Ms.
Julie Magrum
is the new Publications and Advertising Coordinator in the Office
of Public Relations. Julie
graduated from HC in 2002 with a degree in Graphic Design.
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Student Development
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Van
Wert Relief Effort
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Over
sixty volunteers from Huntington College spent Saturday morning,
November 16 in Van Wert, Ohio, helping in the clean-up effort
after an F-4 tornado struck the area on Sunday, November 10.
Ms. Joanne Miller, advisor to the Huntington College
Joe Mertz Center for Volunteer Service organized the effort
through the United Way of Van Wert and worked to offer many local
businesses an opportunity to support the relief work in Van Wert.
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Supper
Around the World
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HC
hosted “Supper Around the World” on November 19.
Ms. Joanne Miller, advisor to international
students, reported that 52 people attended supper, including
special guests Karen and Jason Schrock, Evelyn Baker, Eleanor
Datema and five Bethel students.
In addition to these guests, 14 staff and family, 16
international students, and 13 other HC students attended.
Twenty-five dishes representing twelve different countries
were enjoyed by all who attended.
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Athletics
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HC
Hall of Fame
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Two
Huntington College Foresters were inducted into the Huntington
College Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 23.
Mr. Jim Wilson and Mr. Darren Tecklenburg were honored at a
ceremony held during the Huntington College/Ness Bros. Hall of
Fame Classic in the Merillat Complex for Physical Education and
Recreation.
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Cross Country
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Four
Huntington College cross-country runners received recognition for
their athletic and academic accomplishments this season.
Chris Buehrer, Rick Hammer, Carrie Reese,
and Brooke Welch each were selected as NAIA All-American
Scholar-Athletes. Buehrer
has earned Dean's List honors in each of his four semesters to
date as an Elementary Education major and is a member of Alpha
Chi. Hammer, a
Business Management major, is a repeat honoree, having received
the honor last year as a junior.
Reese, also a two-time honoree, has earned Dean's List
honors in each of her six semesters to date as a History/Social
Studies Education major. Welch
is a Dean's List student pursuing a double major in Broadcasting
and Public Relations.
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Basketball
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Men’s
Team. Despite
squandering a 15-point first half lead, the Foresters hit key
shots and free throws down the stretch to pick up their fourth
straight win of the season, defeating Purdue Calumet 78-70.
In the Foresters first road game of this season they
brought home the 78-74 win over the Warriors of Indiana Tech.
Down
40-38 at the half, the Foresters put together a 54-point second
half to keep their unbeaten streak alive at 9-0, defeating Judson
College 92-83. Although HC struggled from the field,
shooting just 40% for the game, it was their sharp shooting from
the charity stripe that was the difference in the game. The
Foresters were 27-30, while the Eagles were 16-21 from the line.
All five of HC's starters reached double figures in the game, but
it was Adam Hill who stole the show. Hill scored a
career high 32 points in the game, was a perfect 12-12 from the
line, tying a school record for best free throw percentage in a
game, and dished out 9 assists.
Ryan Thwaits picked up his fifth double-double of
the season, finishing with 18 points and 15 rebounds.
Justin Riegsecker added 16, Brett Snodgrass
had 11 and Chase Verba finished with 10.
After shooting a frigid 37% from the field in the first
half, the Foresters re-grouped at halftime and put Rio Grande away
with a 53-point second half to notch their 11th straight win,
defeating the Redmen 93-71. Brett
Snodgrass came up big for HC, scoring a season-high 30 points
on 8-15 shooting, including 3-6 from downtown and 11-12 at the
line. Adam Hill finished with 17 points and 8
assists, and Ryan Thwaits added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6
assists.
The
Foresters jumped on the Trojans of Trinity International
University early, running out to a 44-24 halftime lead, and moved
their winning streak to 12 in a row with the 90-69 win.
Women’s
Team.
The Foresters jumped out to an early 11-0 lead over the
Warriors of Indiana Tech and never looked back, winning easily
67-47. HC used a sticky full court defense and some sharp
shooting to even their record at 1-1 on the season. HC's Lane
Allen led the team with 17 points and 10 rebounds, her second
straight double-double on the season, and got help from Jessah
Martin and Janna Knisely, who scored 13 and 12 points
respectively.
The
Foresters traveled to Tri-State University on their first road
trip of the season and came away with the 68-60 win.
Riding
two 11-2 runs in the first eight minutes of the game, the
Foresters took charge early and never looked back, routing
Bluffton College 88-48. HC used some stifling defense to
force the Beavers into 22% shooting for the game, while the
Foresters knocked down 45% of their shots.
Lane Allen continued her hot streak going 6-7 from
the field and 2-2 from the line. She had her fourth
double-double of the season with 12 rebounds.
Also in double figures for HC were Sarah Gordon and Bethany
Strom, who scored 14 and 13 respectively.
Strom also grabbed seven rebounds in the game, six of which
came on the offensive end. Jami
Kelley and Jessah Martin each added seven points and
five assists.
The
Foresters had trouble matching up with the size of the NAIA
11th-ranked Spring Arbor Cougars and fell 88-75.
The loss drops the women to 4-4 on the season.
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Soccer
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The
NAIA Region VIII announced its men's soccer post-season awards for
the 2002 season.
HC's Courtney Hamilton was one of two goal keepers
named to the All-Region First Team.
Hamilton, who also was a First Team MCC All-Conference
selection, recorded 104 saves for the Foresters this season.
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Other
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MCA Events
December 2002 –May
2003
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Robert
E. Wilson Gallery Events
December 2 – January 24. Silk
Paintings by Sally Van Orden.
Artist Reception: December 7, 6-8:00 PM.
February 12 – March 14. Houghton
College Art Faculty: Gary Baxter, Ted Murphy, Scot Bennett, John
Rhett. Artist
Reception: March 1, 6-8:00 PM.
March
31 – April 14. 13th
Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit.
Awards Reception: April 4, 5-7:00 PM.
April 21 – May
2. Graduating
Art Majors Exhibit. Artist
Reception: April 26, 6-8:00 PM.
May
5 –
17. Graduating
Art Majors Exhibit.
Artist Reception:
May
10, 6-8:00 PM
Forester
Lecture Series - Exploration in Science
March 6. Evolution
Versus Atheism. Guest
lecturer is Dr. Alvin Plantinga, professor of philosophy at the
University of Notre Dame. MCA
Auditorium, 7:00 PM
May
5. We’re
Forever Blowing Bubbles.
Mr. James O’Donnell, associate professor of business and
executive-in-residence at Huntington College.
MCA Auditorium, 7:00 PM.
Community
Arts
Note:
Unless otherwise noted - Tickets: $15 (A Section); $13 (B
Section); $11 (C Section); ($2 Discount for Students &
Seniors).
February 18. The
Freimann Concert. Longaker
Recital Hall, 8:00 PM. Principal
musicians of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra, including the
popular Freimann String Quartet,will present a mid-winter concert
of the best in music for small ensembles.
$8 All Seats; $6 Students & Seniors
March
28. Banu
Gibson & The New Orleans Hot Jazz.
MCA Auditorium, 8:00 PM.
A superior and swinging jazz singer, Banu Gibson has an
extensive repertoire of songs from the 1920’s through the
40’s, covering many highlights of America’s golden age of
popular music.
Music
Department
Note: Unless otherwise
noted, General Admission $5. Students,
faculty, and seniors $3.
February 6-7.
Dr. Paul Barnes, co-chair of piano at the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln School of Music.
Arts in
Theology Symposium Lecture. February
6, MCA, 7:00 PM.
No Admission
Charge.
Arts in Theology
Symposium Convocation. February
7, MCA, 11:00 AM
Piano Recital. February 7, Longaker
Recital Hall, 7:00 PM.
February
12. All-Area Music
Student Recital IV. Longaker
Recital Hall, 4:30 PM. Featuring
a variety of music majors and minors in vocal and instrumental
solo or chamber music performances. No Admission Charge.
March 9.
Bandfest 2003. MCA
Auditorium, 3:00 PM. No
Admission Charge—Ticket Required.
March 13.
Spring Tour Kick-Off Concert.
MCA Auditorium, 7:00 PM.
A sampling of the ensemble and solo musical selections
prepared by the HC Concert Choir, Brass, and Hand bells for their
Spring 2003 Tour of the southeastern United States.
March 26.
All-Area Music Student Recital V.
Longaker Recital Hall, 4:30 PM.
Featuring a variety of music majors and minors in vocal and
instrumental solo or chamber music performances.
No Admission Charge.
March
29. Requiem
by
Maurice DuruƒPe. Huntington
First Church of the Nazarene, 7:00 PM.The HC Concert Choir and
Orchestra combine with the choir and orchestra from Anderson
University to present the highly dramatic, hauntingly beautiful,
and powerfully majestic Mass for the Dead by this beloved
Twentieth Century French organist, composer, and man of God.
April 4.
Annual Longaker Honors Recital.
MCA Auditorium, 7:00 PM.
Featuring the most talented young musicians of the HC Music
Department chosen in a rigorous audition process performing on
piano, wind, string, and percussion instruments or singing. The
recital program will feature a wide variety of solo and chamber
music repertoire performed at the highest level of skill and
professionalism.
April 14-18.
Holy Week Services.
MCA Auditorium, 12:15 - 12:45 PM.
Co-sponsored by the Huntington College Music Department and
The Huntington County Ministerial Association.
Thirty-minute devotional services will be held daily during
the business lunch hour, featuring live music, drama, oral
interpretation,
visual art, and scripture meditations.
Lunch is available at a modest cost both before and after
each service, next door to the Merillat Centre in the Habecker
Dining Commons. No
Admission Charge
April 23.
All-Area Music Student Recital VI.
Longaker Recital Hall, 4:30 PM.
Featuring a variety of music majors and minors in vocal and
instrumental solo or chamber music performances.
No Admission Charge.
April 25.
Third Annual Concerto Winners Concert.
MCA Auditorium, 7:00 PM.
Featuring the winners of the HC Concerto Competition held
in October, the concert will showcase extremely talented
instrumentalists and vocalists from the college as well as one
extraordinarily gifted area high school musician.
May 7. All-Area
Music Student Recital VII.
Longaker Recital Hall, 4:30 PM.
Featuring a variety of music majors and minors in vocal and
instrumental solo or chamber music performances.
No Admission Charge.
Theatre
Events
Note:
All seating is reserved unless otherwise noted.
Adults: $7.00. Students,
HC Faculty/Staff, Seniors: $5.00
February 27, 28 & March 1. The
Miser by Moliere. MCA
Auditorium, 8:00 PM. The
scheming and desperate miser takes us on a rollicking romp of
laughter and lessons learned in this hilarious farce by one of our
greatest classical playwrights. Directed by Jeffrey Moore.
April 10-12. Blithe
Spirit by Noel Coward.
Studio Theatre, 8:00 PM.
The antics of the spirit of Charlie’s ƒOrst wife reek
havoc and hilarity in this smash hit ghostly tale of the London
and New York stage. Directed
by Paula Trimpey
May
1-3. One
Act Play Festival.
Studio
Theatre, 7:00 PM.
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