Articles : 2011 College Issue: Deeply rooted, branching out
April 18, 2011 issue
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University, seminary creating a new culture
FRESNO, Calif. — Common values, history and denominational foundation are smoothing the merger of Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary into Fresno Pacific University.
The transfer of the seminary’s Fresno campus to FPU was completed last June.
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Muslim students break barriers between faiths
GOSHEN, Ind. — While differences between Christians and Muslims have caused global conflict, two Muslim international students, Mohammad Rasoulipour and Mohamed Meissara, are finding Goshen College to be a place of peace and acceptance.
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Refugee students redefine value of a dollar
WATERLOO, Ont. — For most students, a dollar is an insignificant amount of money. For Saida Sheikh and Fernand Havugimana, young adults from refugee camps in Kenya and Malawi, a dollar from each student at the University of Waterloo bought them a future.
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Concern for Haiti builds web of relationships
NORTH NEWTON, Kan. — A web of relationships, with Bethel College as a common thread, came together over the past year to help the people of Haiti and expose Bethel students to needs there.
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Missions, college stand together in Lord’s work
ROSEDALE, Ohio — If the Amish Mennonite founders of the Conservative Mennonite Conference could drive their buggies through a time warp from 1910 to today, what would they think of Rosedale Bible College?
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From Brazil to college, sisters keep family bond
HARRISONBURG, Va. — One sister is about to graduate from Eastern Mennonite University, while the other is completing her sophomore year after transferring from another school.
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New health-care offerings meet growing needs
BLUFFTON, Ohio — This fall, public health will be the newest program designed to prepare Bluffton University students for service, while also addressing increasing societal health-care demands.
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Creation care comes naturally, takes many forms
GRANTHAM, Pa. — Christ-centered creation care at Messiah College has grown from an environmental stewardship class more than 40 years ago to many initiatives today.
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Bible course’s impact spreads beyond classroom
HESSTON, Kan. — Bible and religion professor Marion Bontrager taught the first Biblical Literature class at Hesston College in 1986.
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New college for new century marks 10 years
WINNIPEG, Man. — Concluding its 10th anniversary celebrations this month, Canadian Mennonite University begins its second decade poised for growth.
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