JUDSON todayJUDSON todayA Magazine for Friends and Alumni of Judson University

Spring 2011

Seeing the Spirit Move at Judson

JUDSON TODAY EDITORIAL STAFF

EDITORMary DulabaumDirector of Communications & Marketing

STAFF WRITERBethany Suckrow ‘09

LAyOuT AnD PRODuCTIOnKat Simmons ‘10

PHOTOGRAPHyRobb Davidson ‘08Megan Erbele Keelan KaiserAdam LedyardKevin Sherman ‘09

SPORTS WRITERAdam LedyardDirector of Sports Information

JUDSON UNIVERSITY ADMInISTRATIOn

PRESIDEnTJerry B. Cain

PROvOST & vICE PRESIDEnT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRSDale H. Simmons

vICE PRESIDEnT FOR BuSInESS AFFAIRSLaine Malmquist

vICE PRESIDEnT FOR ExTERnAL RELATIOnSTory K. Gum

vICE PRESIDEnT FOR STuDEnT DEvELOPMEnTLeAnn Pauley Heard

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Alumni Prosper after Graduating .................................................................................... 4Alumni Malachi Brick and Ryan Browne tell their stories of career success after receiving degrees from Judson.

Students Continue Healing Process After Accident ................................................ 7After a severe automobile accident on nov. 18, 2010, the Judson community seeks healing and restoration.

Judson Increases Ties to China and Japan ................................................................... 8

World Leaders Forum ............................................................................................................. 9Panelists chosen for the inaugural World Leaders Forum exhibit unique entrepreneurial experience and spirit.

Judson Welcomes New Dean ........................................................................................... 10

Faculty Accomplishments ................................................................................................. 11

Sports Pages ............................................................................................................................ 12Season Wrap-ups on Soccer, volleyball, Cross Country, Golf and Tennis.

Help the Arts Flourish at Judson ................................................................................... 14

Spring 2011

Judson University Community,

This edition of Judson Today features several new initiatives at this riverside university

which are taking shape through the winter and spring of 2011. Yes, the Spirit is moving

on this campus and beyond, and good things are happening in spite of the worst economy

since the Great Depression.

Like Elijah, we often seek for the Spirit to work in big events such as earthquakes, fires

and wind, but God is not limited to those grandiose expressions, as captivating as they are.

God’s standard operating procedure is to speak in a still, small voice, much like a whisper,

a daily gentle, continuous action that is effective even when we are unaware of its presence.

This action is evident at Judson in several healthy ways.

Dr. Rolf Myhrman has been awarded the Luther Wesley Smith Education Award by the American Baptist

Churches, USA, (ABC) for his faithful work in the classroom at Judson for 38 years. Rolf was nominated by Dr.

Peter Sandburg, chair of the Department of Math and Science, and will be honored at the biennial meeting of

the ABC in Puerto Rico in June. Thank you, Rolf, for your steady, consistent, quiet work with our students for

nearly four decades.

Herrick Chapel and the Robert Lindner Fitness Center both have new equipment due to the quiet work of

Dr. Stuart Ryder, who provided the moveable drapes and skirting for the worship center and a new treadmill

for our students! Though not as momentous as earthquakes, wind and fire, these gifts move us forward in our

mission of quality Christian higher education.

On December 31, we formally ended the Thompson Center campaign and acknowledged the passing of Alice

Thompson, (d. January 10, 2009) who championed the cause even after she lost her voice but not her spirit.

Alumi and friends gave a little over $600,000 toward the building and the music programming as determined

by the wishes of Alice and Ed Thompson. Thus, half of that money is going into the endowment to buttress

music-related programs and the other half is going into upgrades for the Thompson Center. New curtains plus

sound and lighting technology will be added to the Performance Hall this summer to complete the project. We

are grateful for those who supported this good cause.

Though 2010 was a tough year for Judson financially, our endowment went up over 24 percent. About half

of that increase came from earnings, and the other half came from generous gifts added by dedicated donors.

Quiet winds blow daily across this campus and good things continue to happen in God’s good timing. Every

student at Judson will benefit from these still and small gifts invested in the future.

Please visit the campus this year if at all possible. If you cannot visit, please continue to pray for Judson. Your

gifts are needed and appreciated as we push ahead against an uncertain economy. In the middle of the clamor of

wars and rumor of wars, we will listen to the whispered voice of the Spirit and follow its leading.

Christus Lux Mundi,

Jerry Cain,

President

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Q: Hometown: A: Rockford, Ill. I switched schools at least 10 times throughout my education, due to my love for the arts (theater, dance, physical art, music). I was always competing for spots in the latest arts programs and academies. I feel privileged to have had so many opportunities to develop relationships and study under some of the most talented people in the area.

Q: Your major at Judson: A: Biblical Studies.

Q: Tell us your faith testimony. A: My parents taught me from a young age to love the Lord, but they ultimately encouraged me by saying that the decision was mine. My parents were always very outspoken about their faith, but it was more than words; I saw it demonstrated in their lives. I’ll forever be grateful for their leadership and sacrifice for me!

Q: You originally planned to attend Greenville College but instead chose Judson. How did this change happen?A: Over the last 10 years I have been involved primarily in the worship ministry at my church. The last four years were pivotal, during which I transitioned from volunteering as the lead worshiper in the

A: I had some amazing teachers and incredible support from the staff and faculty at Judson. Although I had been working in this field and specific position before Judson, I believe God used this time to further prepare me for the road of ministry ahead.

Q: Congratulations on your recent ordination! Tell us about that experience. A: I graduated from Judson on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010 and was ordained Sunday, December 12. I was ordained by the elders of Northeast Christian Church. My dad spoke, our senior pastor interviewed me, my youth pastor gave me a “charge in ministry” and I also received a laying of hands and prayer from the elders. Much of my close family, friends and mentors were also able to attend.

Q: How were you able to plan for ordination with your congregation while attending Judson? A: It wasn’t too difficult to plan for ordination because the church had planned to do this once I completed my degree in Biblical Studies and began my full-time position. There was not a specific program I went through for the ordination, but there were formal question-and-answer submissions concerning my testimony,

student ministry, to intern, to a part-time worship director, and into a full-time position in the last six months. Somewhere in the midst of all these transitions, God revealed that He wanted me to stay where I was. Judson was close to me and it offered a degree that helped me in my career path. After attending Rock Valley College in Rockford for three years, I transfered to Judson to finish my undergraduate degree.

Q: Now that you’ve graduated, what are your plans for the future? A: I am currently the full-time worship pastor at Northeast Christian Church (NCC), where I co-lead our Creative Arts Department. I lead and direct worship for our adult services, and I guide all other worship in the church. I also began helping with some projects in our marketing department and missions programs recently.

I’m getting married in May of this year, and although we feel that NCC is where we’re supposed to be, I strongly believe Proverbs 16:9 when it says, “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.”

Q: What experiences at Judson do you feel prepared you for ordination at your church?

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Alumni Prosper After Graduating

Malachi Brick, a December 2010 graduate of Judson’s Biblical Studies program, is a newly ordained worship pastor. He now works full time leading worship ministry for Northeast Christian Church in Rockford, Ill.

theology and other important aspects of ministry. I also went through an interview process where I elaborated on the first interview. After this, the formal recommendation for my ordination was presented to the elders, they took a vote, and affirmed setting me apart in a pastoral capacity for ministry.

Q: You graduated with honors and without any school loan debt. What advice can you offer to other students striving to do this? A: First, I was blessed with an amazing job that allotted 20-30 hours per week of work, which ultimately helped pay my tuition. Along with this I had a few scholarships through Judson, such as their Church-University Cooperative, a program which partners with churches to reward students

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who are working in ministry, along with another scholarship for my GPA.

There were, undoubtedly, trying times through these two years where my time management skills grew and I was sharpened. My main piece of advice would just be to work hard, focus, and keep your eyes open for all the opportunities around you. Q: Was there any one person, class or experience at Judson that inspired you to move forward? A: Overall my experience at Judson was great. I learned so much about God’s Word, theology, missions and ministry. I’ll always be grateful to every teacher I had. Special thanks are in order for Jill Hargis, Tory Gum and Dr. Erickson. Without their hard work and kindness I may not have ended up at Judson or made it through my time there.

Malachi Brick

Student Life Photos by Kevin Sherman ‘09, Robb Davidson ‘08 and Megan Erbele ‘11

Clockwise from left: Student leads chapel worship, The Least Of These open for Barlow Girl’s, Barlow Girl drummer, Lauren Barlow, performs at Judson to raise money for Samaritan’s Purse, Professor Ian Hoffman and Aubrey Kreuzer perform in Judson Theater’s February production of

Twelfth Night, Kassondra Tabb performs in Twelfth Night, Judson Choir sings a joyful noise at their Christmas concert.

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ALUMnotes

It was late on the night of Nov. 18, 2010, when student Derek Radesky’s car ran out of fuel as he and two of his fellow students drove north on Route 31 in Elgin. As the three pushed Radesky’s car to the nearest gas station, another vehicle carrying Judson students collided with Radesky’s car from behind, pinning Radesky and his classmate, Nick Schlegel. The third student, who was pushing the car from the driver’s door, escaped with minor injuries.

Occupants in the second car say they did not see Schlegel, Radesky, or the car. Both Schlegel and Radesky received severe leg injuries and were quickly transported to Sherman Hospital in Elgin.

Ronnie Follett, resident director to Wilson Hall where Radesky and Shlegel lived, rushed to the hospital when he heard the news. Upon his arrival, Schlegel had already been taken to surgery. Radesky, whose injuries were much more severe,

was waiting to be transported to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Ill. Close friends, faculty and staff gathered with Follett to pray and await further news.

“When I returned to campus late that night, more than 200 students were gathered for a prayer vigil,” says Follett.

In the days following, Nick and Derek both underwent surgeries to repair the damage to their legs. For the students in the second car, the Judson community continued to be full of encouragement and prayer as they returned to daily life.

“Students weren’t saying a lot [to the students in the second car] because there wasn’t much they could say, except ‘I’m praying for you,’” remembers Follett.

“The accident was a learning experience for those of us in leadership who had never dealt with this kind of situation before,” says Follett, who is in his first year as resident director to the men’s dorm. “You can never be totally prepared. We had to rely on God’s strength and learn to see his hand of protection and wisdom in the situation.”

God’s hand of healing and protection proved faithful for those involved in the following months. Nick Schlegel, a freshman, was able to return to classes for the spring semester. Radesky underwent several surgeries, including an 18-hour skin

Students Continue Healing Process after Accident

grafting operation on December 3, and two more surgeries to add bone rods to his legs on February 10 and 24.

“At this point, I’m not sure that people really understand the extent of his injuries and illness,” says Mary Radesky, Derek’s mother. A resident of Lancaster, Penn., Mary has been staying in an apartment on Judson’s campus, visiting her son at his hospital room daily. Derek’s injuries are so severe that doctors remain unsure whether the surgeries will bring back any function to his legs.

Despite the dire reality of Derek’s situation, Mary has maintained frequent contact with family, friends and the Judson community through a CaringBridge.com journal, sharing health updates, encouraging Scripture passages and moments of clarity like this one, written on January 30:

“We are bringing our requests to God and resting in His plan for us. We know that God has been with us each day since the accident, loves us, and will carry us when we don’t feel we have the strength.”

Amidst tragic circumstances, the Judson community has seen clearly God’s hand of protection, provision and healing. Though the road to recovery is long and uncertain, the Judson community continues to draw close to one another in prayer and support.

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The Judson university chapel ministry has recently undergone a makeover, and the results are being seen across campus. The fall semester of 2009 brought a radical transformation to the student-government status quo, moving the campus ministries, global outreach and community outreach departments from the purview of the Judson Student Organization (JSO) and putting them under the umbrella of the fledgling university Ministries (uM).

“The move has helped us to focus more intently on ministry,” says Warren Anderson ‘86, dean of the Chapel, who serves as one of the uM advisors, along with staff members Adrienne Kegel, Kelly Skiles ‘03, and Rebekah Ten Haken ‘05.

“It’s not that excellent student ministry didn’t take place under the old model with JSO, but the creation of uM has allowed us to do what we had been doing with JSO even better,” explains Anderson.

Making the chapel ministry a part of uM has brought some changes, perhaps the most noticeable of which has been the formation of the Choose your Own Chapel (CyOC) series. For 2010-2011, on the Wednesdays of the months of September, november, February and April, students choose one of three or

four possible chapel experiences, which are held all over campus in venues such as the Browne underground, the Eyrie, and the Lindner Fitness Center, in addition to Herrick Chapel.

“We tried this during the month of February last year,” Anderson notes, “and the survey we took after the trial run showed that 91% of the students liked having options periodically in chapel, so we’ve taken that idea and run with it.” Specific focuses of the CyOC have included social justice, contemplative worship, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) huddles.

uM plans to include partnering more fully with the growing FCA ministry for the future. “It’s going to be exciting to be even more intentional with our outreach to athletes,” Anderson says.

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Ryan Browne Q: Hometown:A: St. Charles, Ill.

Q: What did you want to be growing up? A: An architect.

Q: Why did you choose Judson? A: My father (who is an architect) strongly recommended the school, and I had worked with Judson architecture graduates in high school.

Q: Your major at Judson: A: Architecture with an emphasis in Sustainable Design.

Q: How did you connect with Cook + Fox? A: I responded to a job opening on their website and interviewed twice before getting the position. Q: What is your official title with Cook + Fox?A: I work in their Communications Department as their Multimediographer.

Q: What do your tasks include as a multimediographer for Cook + Fox? A: Photography and video work are only a small part of what I do. Most of the time,

I’m in the office creating content-related proposals and presentations. Due to my architecture training, I also assist project teams on deadlines. I enjoy my position because I interact with the two principals often, as well as learn and work on multiple projects in the office. (Hanging out the sides of helicopters photographing the Manhattan skyline is pretty cool, though.)

Q: How did your time at Judson prepare you for what you’re doing now? A: Most of all, an architecture degree has trained me to think differently. It is a vastly comprehensive education. Architecture is design in the relationship between art and science, with history, philosophy and sociology as the fundamental driving forces. Because of this broad study, I’m prepared to adapt to different situations. Concepts taught

in the early years directly apply to multiple facets of design. Like most design degrees, architecture allows me to mentally and emotionally detach myself from my work. Through that I am more able to accept critique and learn from mistakes.

In addition to my academic pursuits, I had the opportunity to play first chair trumpet in the orchestra and symphonic bands, help start the Judson Jazz Ensemble, participate on JSO as a dorm representative, and I co-founded the Judson Ultimate Frisbee Team. Through these leadership roles, I gained organizational and collaborative skills needed in the real world. Plus, it was tons of fun!

Q: What person, class or experience at Judson encouraged you the most in your time at school? A: Two people changed the way I approach design. Both Simon Little and Professor Jeremy Lindsey made me re-think architecture at its most fundamental level. The experience of assisting Professor Lindsey my fourth year in the Design I studios allowed me to, in a sense, “re-take” early design again. Throughout all of college, however, my father was instrumental in helping me grow both as an architect and as a young man. Without him, my experience would not have been the same.

Q: What are your plans for the future? A: I plan to eventually get my Master of Architecture degree and pursue licensor. Being here at Cook + Fox has taught me so many things. Other outlets for design, such as videography and photography, will always be a part of my life.

Q: What advice can you give to current students who aspire to your achievements? A: Take as much advantage as you can of your time at Judson. There are so many great resources to learn from, both at the university and around the area. Get as many people and professors as possible to critique your work. It’s the only way to get better. Some of the most useful feedback I received was when I unexpectedly threw my work down on a professor’s desk and asked him or her for their help.

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Judson University is increasing its ties to both China and Japan.

The Elgin-based Christian liberal arts school recently signed new agreements with universities in both countries that will mean their students study here and offer tastes of their cultures.

“It’s going to be a serious, healthy enrichment for the northwest suburbs of Chicago and I’m looking forward to working with other schools and agencies to help the eastern world and the western world engage each other in a healthy way,” Judson University President Jerry Cain said.

Under an agreement with Yancheng Teachers University, Judson will open a China Center on its campus this year in the University Center. It will offer opportunities to learn about Chinese culture, language,

history, music, food and art. Students from Yancheng who come to study at Judson will help teach and organize special events.

Cain hopes to bring a dozen Chinese students to the campus by fall. Most will be working on master’s degrees in Judson’s School of Education.

Cain said the China Center will be available to the community. He envisions school children taking field trips to the center and also believes it will be a resource for home school families, local businesses looking to expand their reach, and people planning trips to China.

Judson students likely will not be traveling to China to take college courses due to the language barriers, Cain said, but there will be opportunities to take trips there for cultural exchanges in areas like arts and athletics.

The China Center is expected to open by August 1.

Judson also recently entered into a sister school relationship with Shokei Gakuin University in northern Japan. The two schools have ties to the same religious denomination, American Baptists.

Cain would like to see four or five students from Shokei Gakuin come to Judson in the fall to take classes, although Judson students will not study there. They will have opportunities to participate in cultural exchanges.

More than 6 percent of Judson’s student population is made up of international students from 30 countries.

Reprinted with permission of the Chicago Tribune; copyright Chicago Tribune; all rights reserved.

Judson’s new sister school, Shokei Gakuin university, is located in the mountains of Sendai City, Japan. This region was severely impacted by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The university remains intact, but Shokei students, staff and faculty have been lost or have lost their homes and loved ones. Please join us in prayer over our brothers and sisters in Japan as they begin the long process of recovery.

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Photos by Keelan Kaiser Above: Dr. Cain Meets with Dr. xue Jiabao, President of yancheng Teachers university, in China. From Left: Representatives from Judson visit yancheng Teachers university. viona Wu acted

as a translator during the visit. She is now studying at Judson as an exchange student.

Kraig KleemanAuthor, CEO of the Blaire Group

Lisa CanningFounder, Institute for Arts Entrepreneurship

Nathan LatkaCollege Junior, Owner of 2 Businesses

George W. Bush43rd U.S. PresidentKeynote Speaker

Panelist Kraig Kleeman ’80, is CEO of Blair Group and originator of The Must-React System, a proven methodology for cold-calling and sales pipeline development. His research and experience led to Blaire Group’s Call-Center Advisory and Referral Services practice.

“We chose Kraig both as a successful alumnus of Judson who exhibits an entrepreneurial spirit, and as an entrepreneur with a global perspective,” Noe explains. Kleeman has successfully globalized many of his business ventures, and is currently in the process of globalizing Blaire Group.

Kleeman was also the founder and CEO of Express Direct. Under his leadership, the company grew to $20 million in sales in less than four years. Kleeman and the board of directors for Express Direct later sold the business to a west-coast based technology firm.

Entrepreneurship has opened the door to many opportunities for the panelists that will be at the World Leaders Forum in April. The World Leaders Forum will give these accomplished entrepreneurs an opportunity to share their vision and experience with the community.

“We hope that the event will inspire Judson students to begin thinking about how entrepreneurship fits into their passions, their callings and their career plans,” Noe says.

The university is establishing the annual World Leaders Forum with the hope that it will raise a standard of leadership within and around the Judson community.

On April 13, 2011, Judson will begin an historic new endeavor in educating its students. The World Leaders Forum will bring recognized world leaders to Judson each year with the intent to inspire leadership among those who attend. Funds from the inaugural event will begin the Entrepreneurship Studies Endowment Fund. The keynote speaker, former U.S. President George W. Bush, will be speaking on “Free Enterprise: The Dream of All Free People.”

A panel of accomplished entrepreneurs have also been selected to join the event, among them Nathan Latka, Lisa Canning and Kraig Kleeman.

“The panelists chosen for the discussion break the entrepreneur stereotype,” says Judson Trustee Kevin Noe. “They each bring a unique perspective to the panel, with innovative and diverse experience.”

Nathan Latka, the self-proclaimed “College Entrepreneur,” is just 21 years old, but already owns two successful businesses, which focus on social media. Latka is currently a junior at Virginia Polytechnic and State University.

“His youth, his success and his self identifier as the ‘college entrepreneur’ prove that you don’t have to be 35 years old to start a business,” says Noe.

“When we’re young, we understand entrepreneurship. We set up lemonade stands or we do a small lawn care business for our neighbors,” Noe explains. When people reach high school and college, academia becomes the focus and students can lose the entrepreneurial vision to

pursue other endeavors. By the time an individual finds it again, a significant gap has grown between that early childhood experience and the adult ambition to begin a business, says Noe. The gap signifies valuable momentum and experience lost that could have benefited their career.

Unlike the majority of his peers, Latka’s entrepreneurial motivation and ingenuity only increased as he reached college. By his sophomore year at Virgina Tech, he had successfully launched his businesses. Within the first 12 months of business, Latka’s hard work was already earning a six-figure income, providing the means to fund his college education.

Another panelist, Lisa Canning, also developed the entrepreneurial spirit at an early age. Canning was just 17 when she began her first entrepreneurial endeavor. Since then she has created six multi-million dollar ventures.

A professional clarinetist and a serial arts entrepreneur, Canning is the founder of The Institute for Arts Entrepreneurship in Chicago, which opened in the fall of 2010.

“We chose Lisa Canning because she has successfully proven that there is ample opportunity for entrepreneurship in the arts,” says Noe.

The Bite-Size Arts Ensemble, her eighth project, is an interdisciplinary artist ensemble dedicated to the development of entrepreneurial creativity. Canning’s latest venture, Entrepreneur The Arts, is an innovative training resource for artists, corporations, universities and governments.

by Bethany Suckrow ‘09Panelists Show Entrepreneurial Spirit

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Judson Spirit Moves to the EastBy Melissa Jenco

Q: Hometown:A: I was born in New York City, lived there through high school and returned after college. I currently reside in Montgomery, Ill., about 40 miles from campus.

Q: Education:A: I earned my Bachelor of Science in English from Ohio University, my Master of Business Administration from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York, and my Doctorate in Management Science from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Q: What experiences have prepared you for this position at Judson?A: I have had significant experiences in corporate America (IBM), in government (working directly with two governors in Arkansas) and in the nonprofit world. I have been an employer (creating a telecommunications company), and an employee and consultant for 30 years. I have worked in sales, production and customer service. I have led both large and small organizations. I have worked on both the course delivery and administrative sides of academia.

All of these have “seasoned” me to adapt to changing environments, to realize how important others are to the success of anything, to be an encourager of others, to be innovative in my thinking and to strive to keep balance in both my life and those whom I impact.

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Q: What is your verse to live by? A: I most often resonate with Colossians 3:23. It pretty much speaks to my life ethic.

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” Col. 3:23

Q: What is your first priority as dean of the School of Leadership and Business?A: We need critical mass and, beyond that, enough demand in order to increase our worth. Thus, I will focus on enrollment and encourage my team to do the same while still working on their other challenging responsibilities. Addressing enrollment will include the tried-and-true methodologies but also introductions to out-of-the-box approaches.

Beyond enrollment, there are many opportunities for excellence. These will include faculty and staff development; new program introductions; partnerships with individuals as well as organizations; and further understanding of how the School can better serve other entities within the University.

See Dr. Berliner’s video interview with BocaJump.com for more

information about the School of Leadership and Business.

Q: Tell us your faith testimony. A: I was born and raised Jewish, which included my Bar Mitzvah and confirmation. Attending services was always a social thing, not particularly spiritual. In honoring my parents, I always said that I was Jewish. When I was in my late thirties, I had a brief one-on-one conversation with my Dad. He was a victim of the Holocaust, having lost virtually all of his family. When I asked him what he thought the afterlife would be, he responded that he didn’t believe in the afterlife.

After floating spiritually for the next decade or so—although I always believed in the existence of one God—I was mysteriously “guided” to begin reading the Left Behind series. The books piqued my curiosity. “On what are they based?” I wondered. While working on a consulting project for Ford in Michigan, a colleague from Houston whom I had just recently met, answered my inquiry, “Read the Gospels. After you complete John, the light will or won’t turn on for you.”

I returned to Dallas that weekend and, almost inexplicably, asked someone else, another person whom I did not know very well, the same question. Word for word, he said, “Read the Gospels. After you complete John, the light will or won’t turn on for you.” I did as they suggested and the light came on like a slap to my forehead. I’ve been in faith with Jesus ever since.

Dr. Tom Berliner shares his personal faith testimony, along with his inspirations and vision for his new position as the new dean for

Judson’s School of Leadership and Business.

Jeffery Carl, Assoc. Professor of Art and Design, had two drawings displayed in the 20x20x20 National Compact Competition and Exhibit at the Louisiana State Student Union Art Gallery from November 21 through December 17. This is a national juried exhibition featuring the works of 37 artists, with each piece under 20 inches square.

Carl also gave a presentation titled “Integrative Learning and the Visual Arts” for the Illinois Higher Education Art Association during their October meeting hosted by Judson University.

G.E. Colpitts, Professor of Art and Design, had her Cenotaph Drawing #1 (Nameless) accepted to the 34th Beverly Art Exhibition at the Beverly Arts Center in Chicago, Ill. The show ran from November 5 to December 27.

Colpitts also judged the Upstate Eight Art Competition and Exhibition, a high school art competition for eight high school districts in northern Illinois, at the Norris Cultural Center in St. Charles, Ill. on November 17.

G.E. Colpitts and Jeffery Carl both had work accepted to the Norris Vicinity 2010 juried exhibition. The exhibition ran from October 3–November 15 at the Norris Cultural Art Center in St. Charles, Ill.

Joseph Cory, Asst. Professor of Art & Design, had a solo exhibition of new paintings, titled “The Elgin Project” at Villa Verona in downtown Elgin. Cory also hosted a

monotype printmaking workshop in the Weber Academic Center in early December. In 2010, Cory won both the Elgin Arts Council Individual Artist Grant and the Judges Award at the Beverly Art Center Competition in Chicago, Ill.

Michael Folker, Adj. Professor of Music, appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show on November 22, with Johnny Mathis and Josh Groban. Folker is the Percussion Instructor and plays professionally with several musical ensembles in the Chicago area, including the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.

Cathy Headley, Ph.D., Asst. Professor of Exercise & Sport Sciences, presented a poster at the Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Conference on November 19 – November 23 in New Orleans, La. Her poster presentation was titled, “A Community-Based Fall Prevention Intervention That May Impact Fear of Falling And Leisure For Older Adults.”

Steven Layne, Ed.D., Professor of Education, released a new picture book this fall titled Share with Brother, a companion to his other book, Love the Baby. In January 2011, Dr. Layne released Paradise Lost, the sequel to Layne’s first young adult thriller, This Side of Paradise.

Faculty Accomplishments

Angelene Naw, Assoc. Professor of History, gave a presentation titled “Karen and Chin Refugees” at the 2010 National Refugee and Immigrant Conference: Issues and Innovations in Chicago, Ill., on October 7.

Curtis Sartor, Ph.D., Professor of Art, Design and Architecture, made a presentation titled “Diversity in Design” at the National Organization of Minority Architects’ National Conference held in Boston, Mass., from October 7–10. He was an invited panelist on the “Significance of Architectural Education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.”

Sartor was also selected as Chair of the Visiting Accreditation Team for the National Architectural Accrediting Board visiting Morgan State University in Baltimore, Md., in March.

Linda Sasser, Ph.D., Assoc. Professor of Education, taught three workshops titled “Gender Differences in Learning,” “Teaching Students Ways to Remember” and “Emotional Intelligence” for teachers attending the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools 2010 Conference on October 7-8.

Christine Starzynski, Asst. Professor of Communication Arts and Education, co-taught two sessions at the Hispanic parent mini-university program held by Elgin School District U-46 on January 8 at Oakhill Elementary School. The sessions she led were titled “Parental Involvement” and “Involve Yourself in Your Child’s Education.”

Dale Voelker, D.Mus., Professor of Music, conducted the semi professional chamber chorus, The Washington Kantorei, on October 19 at The Falls Church in Falls Church, Va. Voelker also served as artistic director of The Washington Katorei’s Celebration of Georg Philipp Telemann’s 330th birthday at Providence Presbyterian Church in Fairfax, Va., on January 29.

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Men’s SoccerThe men’s soccer team went 19-4-1 in

2010 and finished third at the NCCAA National Tournament. Judson also was ranked as high as No. 16 in the NAIA National Poll during the season.

The season started off with 8-0-1 record and a 13-match unbeaten streak that dated back to the 2009 season. In that run,

Judson defeated three teams that were either nationally ranked or receiving votes which included breaking Ashford University’s 25-match unbeaten streak. After their first loss, Judson went on to win 11 of their 14 matches and finished with a 7-2-1 record in the CCAC.

At the NCCAA National Tournament, Judson opened with a 1-0 win over Roberts Wesleyan and then dropped a tough match to Palm Beach Atlantic, 3-2. They finished out the tournament with their thirteenth shutout of the year over Covenant College, 5-0. Rafa Heck and Tom Kruse were voted onto the NCCAA All-Tournament team.

Alex Tyton finished his career in goal with 26 career shutouts at Judson, 11 of which

were in 2010. For his efforts, Tyton earned his third straight All-CCAC first-team award. He also was voted to the NAIA All-American honorable mention team and NCCAA All-American first-team.

Heck and Mike Tobie gained All-CCAC status, too, with Heck as a first-team selection and Tobie as the second-team selection. Tyton, Heck, Tobie and Corey Burke were all members of the NCCAA All-Regional team. For CCAC Players of the Week, Tyton won the award four times, Tobie won twice, and Martin Khoshaba, once.

Women’s SoccerWomen’s soccer finished at 6-9-3 and went

4-5-1 in the CCAC with a young team in 2010. Judson started several underclassmen as they faced one of the toughest schedules in the nation. Judson faced six teams that were either ranked or receiving votes in the NAIA.

In the first seven matches, Judson faced three nationally ranked opponents and went 1-3-3. The biggest tie of the season came on September 25, when they went double

overtime against No. 15 Robert Morris and finished at 0-0. Robert Morris went on to finish in the NAIA Final Four with Judson as their only tie. Judson finished 0-5-1 against the ranked opponents but all the losses were 1-0, except for a 3-1 loss to California State-San Marcos.

Freshman Sara Hoffman was voted the NAIA Defensive National Player of the Week, a goal that no other athlete at Judson has ever received. This award came after collecting a career-high of 16 saves and shutting out Robert Morris.

Kaylee O’Brien and Kamila Marchi both earned All-CCAC second-team awards and were NCCAA All-Region.

VolleyballIt was a rebuilding year for the volleyball

team as five underclassmen started for Judson. Judson finished with a 3-19 record with all three wins coming in the CCAC. Judson picked up wins over Purdue-Calumet, Purdue-North Central and Calumet College for a 3-8 record in the CCAC. After a must-win match to end the regular season and qualify for the CCAC Tournament play-in match, Judson’s run in the postseason ended just one match in with a five-set loss to Purdue-North Central.

Carly Campioni received an All-CCAC award as she was voted onto the second team and the NCCAA All-Region team. She completed her Judson career in third for assists per game (8.5) and fourth in assists

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(3,043). Carissa Oelke was given her first award as a member of the NCCAA All-Region team.

Cross CountryIn the third year since their sport was

established at Judson, both the men’s and women’s cross country teams qualified for the NCCAA National Meet. It was a growing season for both fledgling teams as Judson hosted the CCAC Championships for the first time, ever.

The women finished sixth of nine teams. Top runner Kim Peek finished in 23rd place at the CCAC Championships. The team then went on to finish eighth of 21 teams at the NCCAA National Meet. Their best team finish came at the Wisconsin Lutheran meet in fourth place of 19 teams.

Nate Nevius was the top runner for Judson as he led Judson to a seventh place finish at the CCAC Championships coming in at 23rd. After competing at the NCCAA National Meet for the first time as a team since 1992, they finished 11 of 28 teams. Nevius was the top runner finishing in 34th place.

The NCCAA National Meet marked the first time that both the men’s and women’s cross country teams competed together at a national meet.

TennisThe women went 5-7 as the men were 4-2

with their fall schedule, building a strong reputation in their second season.

The women earned their first program win since the program disbanded in 1998 and posted a three-match winning streak in the middle of the season. The five wins came against Concordia-Chicago, Calumet College, Mount Mary, Dominican and

Purdue-Calumet. The team received two awards when Megan Joyce became the first NCCAA National Player of the Week for Judson on September 9 and October 17.

The men’s team had four victories out of six matches. They had wins over Elgin Community College, Dominican, Purdue-Calumet and Ashford. They will play the

majority of their schedule in spring 2011. Tyler Adland picked up the NCCAA National Player of the Week award for Judson on October 14 for the first award since the program was reinstated.

Both teams traveled to Florida over spring break in March for the start of their spring season.

GolfThe men’s and women’s golf teams are in

their second official season at Judson and completed their fall schedule. The men’s team played in seven meets while the women participated in six.

The best finish for the men came in their first meet of the fall season with a second place finish of eight teams. They shot a 317 at the Clarke College Invitational and were just 10 strokes off from winning the meet. Newcomer Lucas Mulholland finished second with a round of 75. For the first time ever, Mulholland and Caleb Hess earned NCCAA awards for Judson. Each were voted the NCCAA National Golfers of the Week.

Judson hosted their first-ever women’s golf tournament and finished second of three teams in September. Katelyn Horgan was the top golfer with an 85, finishing in third place. Katlyn Anderberg brought two NCCAA awards to Judson as a twice-awarded National Golfer of the Week.

Both teams will complete the 2010-11 season this spring with a full schedule.

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There are plenty of ways to follow your favorite teams at Judson university. The athletic department provides Facebook, Twitter, youTube, Blog, Flickr, Live video, and Live Stats for your social media needs. The latest addition is live video webstreaming through uStream.tv. Along with that are live stats for all the home games. Judson athletics has also just set up an about.me website which hosts all the links for social media.

NAIA National RankingsThis year, Judson has seen three of their

teams either nationally ranked or receiving votes in the NAIA. The men’s soccer team moved up to as high as No. 16 in the poll and was ranked for five consecutive weeks. The men’s basketball team received their first national ranking since 1991 as they were ranked No. 21 in the preseason poll and picked to win the CCAC. The baseball team is currently receiving votes in the preseason poll and is also picked to win the CCAC.

Athletics 2011 Hall of Fame

Congratulations go to baseball and men’s soccer alumnus Mike Glickert ‘74, men’s soccer alumnus Matt Granger ‘89, volleyball alumna Susan (Boeskool ‘97) Miller and women’s basketball and women’s soccer alumna Meghan (McCarty ‘01) Johnson for being inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame in February.

From music to media, theater to fine art and design, Judson encourages the arts in a variety of ways. In order to sustain and grow its creative endeavors, Judson established the University Arts Society.

“It came out of a collective passion to see the arts grow at Judson. The society allows regular, faithful patrons to further the arts here,” says Joshua Hoegh, development coordinator for Judson’s Advancement Office. A 2008 graduate of the Worship Arts program, former choir member and frequent participant in Judson’s theater productions, Hoegh has personally experienced the value of the arts opportunities at Judson.

For every art form, growth is often dependent on the right resources. Whether it’s updated computer software for graphic design, new film equipment for media studies, easels for general art students, or costumes for theater productions, all higher education institutions face the same challenges. Providing opportunities and resources for students, maintaining galleries

and performance halls, promoting events to the general public and collaborating with other artists and businesses takes great financial commitment, especially in the face

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of evolving industries and technology. The University Arts Society was founded to meet these needs.

“At Judson we strive to produce excellence in the arts, but excellence takes funding. People care about what the arts can bring to a student’s education, and they want to be a part of it,” says Communication Arts Professor Brenda Buckley-Hughes, who helped establish the initiative.

Those who donate to the arts society can join the effort to produce artistic excellence at Judson by donating funds to the area of their choice: Music, Theater, Media or Fine Art. Members of the arts society have the added benefit of participating in a membership level of their choice, which offers season tickets to all of Judson’s art events. Dollars help fund the arts, but the presence of an audience is an invaluable component of encouraging excellence in the arts. Judson believes in the value of both.

To learn more about this opportunity and help the arts flourish at Judson, click here.

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SUCH IS THE DUTY OF THE ARTIST.”

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