Quicknotes | November 2009
"Just beyond the fear that is dampening your generosity awaits a harvest of joy."
Southern Mourns Loss of Student
The Southern Adventist community was deeply saddened last week by the news that one
of our own, student Kirsten Wolcott, died on November 18 while serving as a student
missionary in Yap, Micronesia.
The university family mourns her loss and remembers her family, friends, and the students and families of Yap in prayer.
Thank You for Giving to Help Students Like Manuela
"Scholarships are a great resource to have, especially for those of us who really depend on them!"
says Manuela Asaftei.
Originally from Romania, Manuela is a senior at Southern this year. Through Southern, she traveled as a student missionary to Chuuk, Micronesia where she served as a teacher to 30 children. The 10 months that she spent there humbled her and allowed her to make her mark while building life-long connection.
Manuela was uncertain whether she would be able to return to school because of limited funds, but through hard work and the kindness of others she will be able to complete her Bachelor in Public Relations.
Originally from Romania, Manuela is a senior at Southern this year. Through Southern, she traveled as a student missionary to Chuuk, Micronesia where she served as a teacher to 30 children. The 10 months that she spent there humbled her and allowed her to make her mark while building life-long connection.
Manuela was uncertain whether she would be able to return to school because of limited funds, but through hard work and the kindness of others she will be able to complete her Bachelor in Public Relations.
Eighth Annual Benefactors' Brunch
A record 275 people attended the Eighth Annual Benefactors' Brunch on Sunday morning,
November 1 in the dining hall. This yearly event brings donors, students, department
deans and chairs as well as administrators together to say "thank you" to those who
help to make an affordable education at Southern Adventist University possible.
Telling stories of how a difference is being made is one of the top priorities in
the Advancement Office, which coordinates the brunch. Many students who receive funds
from named scholarships are able to connect and personally thank the individuals or
family members who established the fund that is meeting a felt need in their lives.
This year, for the first time, portrait photographs were taken of donors with the students they helped this academic year.
This year, for the first time, portrait photographs were taken of donors with the students they helped this academic year.
Homecoming 2009
Our thanks to hundreds of Southern alumni and friends who participated in Homecoming
Weekend 2009. It was great to see so many of you again!
"Attendance was up considerably this year and people seemed to really enjoy the variety of activities scheduled during the four-day reunion," said Evonne Crook, director of alumni relations.
Some highlights included: the All-Steinway Designation celebrations, Die Meistersinger Reunion Concert, and the alumni/staff/student talent show. If you would like to lern more about alumni events, visit Southern's alumni page. Watch for a special Homecoming Weekend photo spread to be featured in the next issue of Columns magazine.
"Attendance was up considerably this year and people seemed to really enjoy the variety of activities scheduled during the four-day reunion," said Evonne Crook, director of alumni relations.
Some highlights included: the All-Steinway Designation celebrations, Die Meistersinger Reunion Concert, and the alumni/staff/student talent show. If you would like to lern more about alumni events, visit Southern's alumni page. Watch for a special Homecoming Weekend photo spread to be featured in the next issue of Columns magazine.
Quick Notes comes from Southern Adventist University Advancement, edited by Brian
Gonzalez and Andrea Taylor. Brian is a senior, majoring in graphic design and vocal
performance, and Andrea is a sophomore, majoring in mass communications.