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September 9, 2008
Redford College Party
For All Redford Majors
Tuesday evening, September 9, 6:30 pm to 9 pm at the Dean's house. Desserts and Drinks! Come and Go as you like. Department / Major group Getherings around 8:00 pm. Call Redford office, #328-1770, for more information.
Directions to the Dean's residence: Go north on Hwy D off of HWY 32 East. Turn right on 425th. Go over bridge. 425th will curve to the left. Turn right on the second road after the curve--420th. Dr. Reeves' house is the fourth house on the right. It is a brick and rock two-story house on a hill. 1454 E. 420th Road. Phone #777-6550.
30 July, 2008
Courts Redford College's Annual Tailgate Party, October 11, 2008
Mark your calendars! The SBU 2008 Homecoming is October 10 and 11. Plan now to stop by the Redford College Tailgate Party; see assorted Redford faculty, alumni and students; and enjoy a refreshment. It is scheduled as usual for Saturday morning around 10 o'clock, beside the parade route between Beasley and Leslie Halls.
In anticipation, check out the snap shots of recent years' tailgate parties.
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17 May, 2008
Redford College's Graduating Seniors in the Spring Commencement
Jack Antonio Nikoli Belcher, B.S. Christian Ministry
Adrienne Kay Bell, B.S. Christian Ministry
Joanna Michele Couric, B.A. Intercultural Studies/Psychology
Zachariah Dean Durnell, B.S. Christian Ministry
James Edward Faseler, B.A. Biblical Studies
Kimberly Jean Grady, B.A. Intercultural Studies/Communication
Jacqueline Leigh Guilkey, B.S. Christian Ministry/Psychology
Berniece Hamilton, B.A.S. Christian Ministry
Brook Noel Hinerman, B.S. Christian Ministry
Elizabeth Katherine Hood, B.A. Christian Ministry/Psychology
Jennifer Ann Jaggard, B.A. Biblical Studies
Lindsay Renee Jones, B.A. Intercultural Studies
Matthew Tyler Kimbrough, B.A. Biblical Studies
Lane Elise Kucharski, B.S. Christian Ministry
Caleb Dean Martin, B.A. Biblical Studies
Chad Steven Mathes, B.S. Christian Ministry
Christopher Wade Nash, B.A. Intercultural Studies
Travis Alan Pace, B.A. Christian Ministry/Psychology
Stephanie Rachelle Smith,B.A. Biblical Studies/Psychology
Benjamin Lee Thomas, B.A. Biblical Studies
Andrew Thomas Walker, B.A. Religious Studies
Aaron Christopher Weaver, B.A. Biblical Studies/Psychology
Brittaney Elizabeth Whittenburg, B.A. Intercultural Studies/English
Stephanie Lee Woodfill-Swanson, B.A. Intercultural Studies
Out of the list, we had 8 students receiving summa cum laude, 3 students with magna cum laude and 3 students with cum laude.
5 May, 2008
Courts Redford College Trustees' Report
Department of Christian Ministry: Dr. Kelly Malone, asistant professor of intercultural studies, had an aritcle published in the Evangelical Missions Quarterly titled "The Importance of Missionary Fit." He also has spoken at three churches: Hopewell Baptist, Calvary Baptist, Republic, and Miller Baptist. He and his wife Molly, shared about their experience as missionaries in Japan at the Midlakes Baptist Association WMU Banquet at First Baptist Church, Bolivar. Dr. Duke Jones, assistant professor of Christian education, has filled the pulpit of two area churches: Hopewell Baptist and Gildewell Baptist.
Department of Theology: Dr. Zach Manis, assistant professor of philosophy, recently had an article accepted for publication in Religious Studies, a peer-reviewed, international journal of philosophy of religion published by Cambridge Press. The article is titled "Kierkegaard and the Divine Command Theory: Replies to Quinn and Evans." Dr. Manis also particiapted, along with several other SBU professors, in a recent panel discussion of contemporary ethical issues. The forum was jointly organized by University Activities Councils and Students in Free Enterprise. Dr. Bing Bayer recently spoke at Calvary Baptist Church of Republic and First Baptist Church of Bolivar. Dr. Rodney Reves, dean and professor of Biblical studies had an article published in the forthcoming summer issue of the Biblical Illustrator titled "Thrones as Symbols of Authority." He also presented a paper, "Audition, Vision and Rhetoric in the Revelation of John," at the Institute of Biblical Research during the regional meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Dallas, TX. Dr. Reeves has preached in area churches (First Baptist Church of Cassville, First Baptist Church of Bolivar, and the First Baptist Church of Appleton City). Also he has spoken during a conference for pastors in the Lamine Baptist Association and a weekend retreat for students at MU, as well as a retreat in Branson for the college and career class of Ridgecrest Baptist, Springfield.
29 & 30 April, 2008
Redford College Honor Award Students for Spring 2008
Outstanding Christian Ministry Department Scholar: Jacqueline Guilkey
Outstanding Theology Department Scholar: Andrew Walker
Baker Book Award forTheology Student: Stephanie Smith
Polly Hosler Memorial Scholarship for 1st Year Greek Student: Micah Titterington
Golden Gate Seminary Leadership Award: Jennifer Jaggard and Brittaney Whittenburg
These students were honored at the annual Honors Banquet on April 29. The two department award winners were again honored at the April 30 Honors Chapel.