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BIETZ BylInE I’m just back from the Conference on Philanthropy,
hosted by the Philanthropic Service for Institutions (PSI),
a part of the NAD. One of the prominent themes—the one
that continues to stir my thinking—is that philanthropy
is not just about giving money. It’s about being others-
focused. It’s about selflessness, being a servant.
The natural result of “loving my neighbor as myself”
is giving of my time and money to others. Philanthropy
has been defined as “the love of humanity.” So, who is a
philanthropist? Everyone who lives out love for a neighbor.
And who is my neighbor? The Samaritan—the outcast, the
one who lives a life contrary to the beliefs I hold dear.
Sometimes serving—and loving—calls me to operate
outside my comfort zone. At the end of the day, it isn’t my
money that makes me a philanthropist; it’s my heart.
And Service-learning Isn’t About the leaves
I’m also thinking about the expanded service-learning
program we’re launching at Southern this fall. It’s more
than just raking leaves for the widow in the neighborhood.
The idea is to give students some experience in service
now, doing projects relevant to their career paths. Then,
after they graduate they will be empowered to identify
the needs in their communities and use the skills they’ve
learned at Southern to meet those needs. We want to give
them opportunities to develop a habit of service—and a
love for humanity—so it might last the rest of their lives.
We’re Graduating Philanthropists
Southern is a better place because of generous donors—
we would be in trouble without them. The world will be a bet-
ter place because Southern is graduating philanthropists.
Some students may graduate from Southern without a
personal commitment to service or philanthropy. But they
will not leave without having been surrounded by a culture
of service—by faculty and fellow students who model their
lives after Jesus’ call to love their neighbor.—Gordon Bietz
(You can see a photo of the Advancement team at the conference on the back page, along with other pictures from my blog.)
SOUTHERn In THE MEDIAHere is a sampling of recent media coverage that
mentions a Southern event or person. Click on the title to
be redirected to the story:
“Union College picks interim president”
Lincoln Journal Star, June 29
“SAU plays innkeeper, offers labor pool for storm
victims, volunteers”
WRCB, June 28
Video: “Showers on Wheels for Storm Volunteers”
News Channel 9, June 27
“Magical night Of Mystery And Truth For Tornado
Relief Is July 13”
Chattanoogan.com. June 26
“Jenissa Vazquez: Miss Flagler County Contestant
(2011)”
FlaglerLive.com, June 25
“Kennedy: 2009 Southern Adventist University mis-
sionary murder topic of new book”
Chattanooga Times Free Press, June 12
Video: “Heat no Match For Volunteers”
News Channel 9, June 2
PERSOnAl nEWSEdwin and Connie Reynolds became grandparents on
May 17, when Emily Danielle was born to David and
Tiffany Reynolds in Wewoka, Oklahoma.
Karisten Djernes, daughter of Dave and Becky Djernes,
graduated from LLU Medical School in May and is beginning
a residency in family practice at Erlanger Health System.
Steven and Darlene Karst celebrated their anniversary on
June 23.
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July 2011
PERSOnAl nEWS, COnT.Elaine Hayden’s granddaughter, Ginny Leah Horesh, was
born June 6 in Savannah, Georgia, to Hayden’s daughter
Gina and son-in-law Larry. This is her second grandchild.
Josh and Jessi Fraker recently welcomed their first child.
CHAnGInG FACESSouthern welcomes the following employees:
Elizabeth Anderson to Food Services
Euwayne Bennett to Technology
Marc Boyson to Visual Art and Design
Joseph la Com to Visual Art and Design
Marcella Morales to McKee Library
Jason Smith to Campus Safety
Daniel Turkenkopf to Village Market
Anita Wilson to Food Services
Fond farewells to the following employees:
Midge Phibbs from Counseling and Testing
VOICE AnD PEnSamson Chama presented “Life Perceptions of Young
People Living with HIV/AIDS Infected Parents or Guardians
in Chattanooga, Tennessee” at the Conference on Social
Work and HIV/AIDS in Atlanta in May. He was also ap-
pointed a member of the Southeast Tennessee Council for
HIV/AIDS Care and Prevention.
Jennifer nestell presented “Helping Children and Teens”
at the Psychological First Aid Community Collaboration
workshop, hosted by the School of Social Work in June.
Julie C. Hyde is featured as a past Tennessee Society of
Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA) scholarship recipient
in the May/June issue of Tennessee CPA Journal.
Annette Heck, Evie nogales-Baker, Stanley Stevenson,
and Cornel Rusu provided marriage counseling for the
pastors and their wives who attended the ReCharge con-
ference. Jennifer nestell, Stanley Stevenson, and René
Drumm presented at the conference.
Joe Mocnik and Stan Cottrell presented “Website Re-
design: The McKee Library Experience” at the conference
of the Association of Seventh-day Adventist Librarians at
Pacific Union College, June 23.
René Drumm presented “‘You Leave in a Body Bag or You
Leave on the Points System’: Participant Perceptions of
a Levels System of Behavior Management” at the Hawaii
International Conference on Social Sciences.
Greg A. King’s article “Is Biblical Creation Important?
Seven Reasons Why It Really Does Matter What We Be-
lieve About Creation,” was published in the June issue of
Ministry magazine. King spoke for the Carolina Conference
Camp Meeting at Lake Junaluska May 30-June 3, giving a
morning sermon series and providing an afternoon seminar
on creation.
René Drumm and laurie Cooper presented “Faith-based
Shelters and the Quest for Professionalism and Effec-
tiveness at the Intersection of Religious Affiliation and
Women’s Needs” at the Peace and Safety in the Christian
Home Conference in Abbotsford, British Columbia in May.
Drumm and Cooper also coauthored a book chapter,
“Learning from Victim Voices–Defining the Church as a
‘Safe’ Place for Abuse Response,” in Responding to Abuse
in Christian Homes: A Challenge to Churches and their
Leaders, published by Wipf and Stock Publishers in May.
David Houtchens attended the Emergency Management
Higher Education conference at the National Emergency
Training Center. Houtchens also moderated the lunchtime
panel, “Our Story,” and presented the wrap up session,
“Where Do We Go From Here?” at the Psychological First-
Aid: Community Collaboration conference.
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BIRTHDAyS July 1 Ben Thornton, Biology
July 4 Carmen Jaecks, Information Systems
Laraine Murray, Campus Shop
Barry Tryon, Religion
July 5 Judy Crabtree, Food Services
Amanda Jehle, English
July 6 Jeremy Moore, Student Success
July 8 Steve Cash, Landscape Services
Sandy Tucker, Records and Advisement
July 9 Michael Hills, Education and Psychology
July 10 Scott Ball, Music
Paul Irwin, Information Systems
July 12 Midge Phibbs, Student Success
July 13 James Eason, Village Market
Jeff Erhard, Talge
July 14 Richard Strickland, Plant Services
Leslie Evenson, P.E., Health and Wellness
July 15 Blaise Adams, Campus Safety
Rosina Carr, Thatcher
July 16 Ben Wygal, President’s Office
July 17 Gary Horinouchi, Audio Visual
Verna Dickerson, Village Market
Danny Ford, Plant Services
Jan Wittenberg, Accounting Services
July 18 Ivan Delgado, Academic Technology
July 19 Christian Patiño, Enrollment Services
July 20 Russell Hallman, Technology
Josh Rhodes, Information Systems
Joni Zier, Records and Advisement
July 21 Corneliu Rusu, Social Work
July 22 Kerry Allen, Nursing
Kim Sturm, Plant Services
July 23 Debbie Case, Food Services
Lauree Fogg, Student Success
July 24 Joseph Cripe, Plant Services
July 25 Jon Wentworth, Business and Management
Todd Wever, Landscape Services
July 27 Mark Antone, Landscape Services
Sharon Rogers, Records and Advisement
July 28 Bill Cruttenden, Plant Services
Elaine Hayden, Education and Psychology
July 29 Bonnie Freeland, Nursing
Dwayne Gardner, Architectural Services
Doug Penner, Music
August 2 Valerie Lee, Biology
PHOTOS FROM THE PRESIDEnTPhotos from Gordon Bietz’s blog, bietz.posterous.com.
(top) The Advancement Team attends PSI’s Conference
on Philanthropy. (middle) Dan Jackson speaks at the NAD
Media Summit. (bottom) A crowd gathers for Southern’s
alumni meeting at the Carolina Conference Camp Meeting.
