May 3, 2007

Canadian University College- Not Your Father’s Oldsmobile

Category: Adventist, BC Alive Message, Canadian University College, Conference, Prayer — Gordon Pifher @ 9:07 am

Those that remember CUC as a struggling little college with a handful of theology majors would not recognize this growing vibrant University in 2007.

The recent graduation provides a window to view our “new” dynamic educational institution that has undergone major changes.

Graduation Highlights • The 100th graduating class • Every degree fully accredited • Over 20 educational options • 100 Graduates in 2007

Affiliate degrees with several US Adventist schools • Union College - Bachelor of Education degree • La Sierra University -Master of Arts in School Administration and Leadership • Loma Linda University – Bachelor’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

Graduation speakers are former CUC graduates of 25 years ago • Gary Hodder – Newfoundland & Labrador, Conference President • Denis Fortin – Andrews University Theological Seminary, Dean

The Canadian University focus was spotlighted during the graduation weekend. • Quality in Teaching • Service to God • Academic Scholarship • Spiritual Renewal • Personal Respect and Integrity • Accountability to God, Government and the Constituents

Our BC graduates represented us well! The finest and best, including the graduating class president - Jonathon Thorp, are “BC young people” and include:

John Cho - Bachelor of Science in Biology - Cum Laude - Surrey BC Robert Condron - Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies - Langley BC Julie Franks - Bachelor of Science in Wellness Management - Kelowna BC Tara Helena Lehmann - Bachelor of Arts in Adventure Based Counseling - Cum Laude - Abbotsford BC Chad Kettner - Bachelor of Arts in English - Langley BC Isaac Lang - Bachelor of Science in Wellness Management - Langley BC Jeremiah Lang - Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Cum Laude - Langley BC Leah Lynne Corbel - Bachelor of Arts in English - Kelowna BC Dale McCreery - Bachelor of Arts in English - Magna Cum Laude - Hazelton BC Heidi McLellan - Bachelor of Science in Wellness Management - Kelowna BC Joshua Neufeld - Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies - Victoria BC Harold Penner - Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies - Summa Cum Laude - Vanderhoof BC Roshan Pillai - Bachelor of Science in Biology - Abbotsford BC Sarah Reiswig - Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Lake Country BC Alexandar Stefanovic - Bachelor of Arts in Outdoor Pursuits - Kelowna - BC Jonathon Thorp - Bachelor of Science in Biology - Summa Cum Laude - Kelowna BC Aidan Wright - Bachelor of Business Administration - Chilliwack BC James Young - Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Cum Laude - Kelowna BC

Congratulations graduates! You were excellent in representing our Conference. Congratulations Canadian University College! You were excellent in representing our God.

Note • Cum Laude – honours • Magna Cum Laude – high honours • Summa Cum Laude – highest honours