< Previous1960s Richard (BD ’69) and Gail (MA ’69) Rice both retired from the faculty of Loma Linda Univer- sity on June 30, 2020. Richard was a professor of religion and Gail was director of faculty development. Both graduated from Andrews University in 1969—she with an MA from the School of Education and he with a BD from the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. Gail’s book “Hitting Pause: 65 Lecture Breaks to Refresh and Reinforce Learning” (Stylus Publishing, 2018) provides helpful suggestions for teachers to stimulate the interest of stu- dents throughout a learning session. In April 2020, Intervarsity Press published Richard’s latest book “The Future of Open Theism: From Antecedents to Opportunities.” It continues the discussion of what is variously referred to as “open theism” and “the openness of God,” a perspective that has generated considerable discussion among both Christian theologians and philosophers of religion in recent years. 1980s John A. Rorabeck (BS ’80) writes, “Shout out to the class of ’80! Fresh out of Battle Creek Academy (not a boarding school), life at AU was a big change. We were still writing letters home in those days. One of those included a reference to a bomb threat preventing us from entering the Ad Building. My folks must have wondered if they made the right decision sending us off into the harsh world. I did reassure them in a subsequent post that I was doing better than OK, actually going right to the top as my custodial job had me cleaning the President’s bathroom! I was blessed to be part of the Burman ver- min in the old wooden building beyond Marsh Hall with its fountain pond serving no function beyond receiving betrothed Seminarians every spring semester. News from the outside world was sporadically transmitted on the TV in the lobby. Feb. 22, 1980, stands out. The sound of repeated cheering wafting into my room managed to pry me away from the textbooks to see the final period of the ‘miracle on ice’ from Lake Placid, New York. I figure my kids are more impressed that I witnessed that than finding the derivative in a quantum mechanics function. College is such a mash up of so many things. Grateful for all the work that goes into keeping AU running and churning out produc- tive, faith-based world changers.” Edwin Reynolds (MA ’87, PhD ’94) graduated with an MA in biblical languages in 1987 and a PhD in New Testament in 1994. He retired from Southern Adventist University School of Religion in June 2018 but continues as a re- search professor. His wife Connie retired from teaching 5th grade in June 2019. Their son David (MDiv ’17) graduated with his MDiv in chaplaincy in August 2017, completed his CPE residency in 2018 and now works as a hospice chaplain. He was the fourth generation to study at Andrews. Edwin and Connie have three children and four grandchildren. 1990s Lamont Berecz (BA ’97) was appointed to the First Judicial District of Idaho by Governor Brad Little on Oct. 28, 2020. Berecz received his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. He has served as a magistrate judge for 12 years, the last eight in Valley County. Berecz was appointed to serve as an adjunct member of the Idaho Judicial Council in December 2018. “I am honored by Governor Little’s appoint- ment,” Berecz says. “I look forward to continu- ing my public service as a judge and will strive to uphold the law, maintain justice, and serve my community.” 2000s Tara VinCross (MDiv ’07, DMin ’14) is senior pastor of Azure Hills Church in California and adjunct faculty at Andrews University. Tara and her husband Caleb (att.) have been married for 17 years and they have two kids, ages 6 and 2.5 years old. They love spending time in nature, reading and (before COVID) traveling together! She recently authored the book “Deep Calling: on being and growing disciples,” which explores and establishes an interconnected, wholistic approach to disci- pleship. Visit her website, taravincross.com, for more information. 2010s Marlon Smith (MBA ’10) is a member of the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service. He believes that his Andrews education assisted him in earning his current position as acting chief fire officer and hopes to be confirmed in that position after final assessment and competi- tion with his peers. He writes, “I am ever so mindful of the teachings which I was able to internalize from the various courses and, in particular, my stay at Andrews University.” Margo Coleman (BA ’10) first arrrived at Andrews University in 1983 when the Lord mi- raculously opened the way for her to attend. As a convert to Adventism and a 35-year-old divorced mother away from her family of origin for the first time, she thought it would be difficult to fit in and make friends but it wasn ’ t. She says, “I had a wonderful experience and even went as a student missionary the following year. Then I was diagnosed with cancer and given six months to a year to live. I moved to Mon- tana to die, but the Lord blessed me with life. I tried to finish my degree at University of Montana but that didn’t happen. I worked at Glacier National Park in grizzly bear research for many years. In 2007 the Lord brought me back to Andrews to work as the administrative assistant in the Department of Biology. I was there for six years and during that time I final- ly completed my bachelor’s degree. In 2013 I retired and moved to New Hampshire. I made some wonderful friends at Andrews both of the times I was there. Andrews was one of the highlights of my life.” 30 —FOCUS Class NotesFall 2020— 31 Life Stories Hazel R. Wright (BS ’71, MA ’74, EdD ’83), 81, of Berrien Springs, Michigan, died Oct. 27, 2020, at her home. Hazel was born July 7, 1939, in Hinckley, Minnesota, the daughter of Shelby and Alma (Lorentzen) Garner. She came to Berrien Springs in 1957 to attend college, and after her sophomore year, she married Wayne Wright and began work- ing for Leco Corporation in St. Joseph. In 1962, their son, David, was born; he lived only three-and-a half years. Following her return to college and finishing her bach- elor’s degree in 1971, Hazel taught physical education and reading at the Berrien Springs Middle School, and in 1974 she began the reading lab. During this time she also continued her education at Andrews Uni- versity by earning her master’s degree, and in 1983 she gradu- ated with her doctoral degree. She served as head of the Lake Michigan College Reading Lab from 1984–1994 and then returned to Berrien Springs as assistant to the superintendent until her retirement in 2001. In the summer of 1997 Muhammad Ali, who lived in Berrien Springs, said he would like to do a fundraiser for the Berrien Springs Public Schools. It became Hazel’s responsibility to work with Ali and to include Lake Michigan College and Southwestern Community College in the fundraiser. The “Sparring for Success” gala event was held at the Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College. The Berrien Springs’ share of the money raised was used for a track and soccer sports complex. Besides her work in the public schools, Hazel was a supporter of the community in other ways. In early 2000 she and Wayne were found- ing members of the Berrien Springs Area Endowment, which provides support for community projects through endowment funding. Hazel is survived by her husband, Wayne (BA ’59, MAT ’61, MA ’75, EdD ’81), who lovingly cared for her during her physical challenges; and two sisters, Marguerite and husband Duane Marietta (BS ’58) of The Villages, Florida, and Jeanette (Elliott) Fortner of Loveland, Colorado. Lorraine M. Ford (att., former staff), 96, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Oct. 20, 2020. Lorraine was proud of her Finnish roots. Her family immigrated to the U.S. between 1893 and 1905 from Kristin- estad, Finland. Her parents, Ellida and Ewald Saline, had four children: Lawrence, Lor- raine, Melvin and Roy. Lorraine was very close to her older brother, Lawrence, who was killed in World War II at age 21. Lorraine and Dwain paid their way through college by selling books door to door in Wisconsin and Minnesota, meeting and falling in love in the process. They were married in 1947 just prior to their junior years at Em- manuel Missionary College. Lorraine became secretary at the College and worked for a local tractor company to help put Dwain through his last two years of college instead of com- pleting her final two years. After college, Lorraine stayed home to raise her three children, and as they left home, she filled their empty bedrooms with college and university students need- ing room and board. Over a 25-year period Lorraine and Dwain housed between 25 and 30 students while the students attended Andrews University. Lorraine found her job of feeding and housing students so fulfilling that she and Dwain created the Dwain and Lor- raine Ford Scholarship Fund at Andrews University to con- tinue their work of providing assistance to students in need. She is survived by her hus- band of 73 years, Dwain Ford (BA ’49, former faculty), and their three children: son David and wife Nancy Leland, daugh- ter Diane (PMCERT Adult Nurse Practitioner ’99, PMCERT Fam- ily Nursing Practitioner ’99), and son Larry. Survivors also include three grandchildren: Jim with wife Lisa, Jes with husband Lee Wence, and sister Alison; and two great-grand- sons: Christopher with wife Sarah, and his brother Joe. Maryann Wilson Burns (former staff), 68, of Berrien Springs, Michigan, passed away Sept. 26, 2020. Maryann was born to Nella (Raines) and Eugene Wilson on Nov. 9, 1951, in Nashville, Tennessee. She retired from Andrews University and was a longtime member of the Pioneer Memorial Church. Maryann loved singing and playing the piano, bicycling and hiking—especially on the Appalachian Trail. She trav- eled to all 50 states, frequently visiting family and friends. Recently she enjoyed spending time visiting her granddaugh- ter Brylee (Tyler) Burns in Tennessee. Maryann was a joyfully tenacious and compassionate woman of faith who will be dearly missed by her husband of 48 years, Gary Burns (MA ’98). She loved her children: Josie Burns (BA ’11), Tyler (Lacey) Burns and Ryan Burns. Brylee (Tyler) Burns was a special joy to her and Maryann was eagerly anticipating the birth of a second grandchild. Maryann was also survived by her brother, Keith (Melinda) Wilson, and their daughter Nina and husband Chris. Maryann was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Sherry (Albert (BS ’78)) Dziedzina. Coral Ann (Ferguson) Jans- sen (att., former staff), 72, of Berrien Springs, passed to her rest Sept. 7, 2020, at home, surrounded by family. Coral was born Sept. 18, 1947, to Leslie Lee Fergu- son and Wanda Viola (Wells) Ferguson. She spent most of her early years in Riverside, California, graduating from Ra-32 —FOCUS Life Stories mona High School (1965). She studied at La Sierra College and for a year in Collonges, France. After a stint in busi- ness school, she began work as a secretary and bookkeeper while studying accounting at Riverside City College. On Aug. 12, 1973, she married Douglas Janssen, a Seventh-day Adventist minis- terial student at Loma Linda University, La Sierra Cam- pus. They lived and served in southern California until 1977. From 1977–1979, she worked as bookkeeper at the Andrews University Bookstore while her husband was in the Seminary in Berrien Springs; daughter Jennifer was born here. Returning to California, they lived in Lancaster where daughter Amy was born, then served in northern California for many years. In 1995 Coral joined Douglas in providing support for the Adventist Communication Net- work, while she also worked as secretary/treasurer of the Cali- fornia Beekeepers Association. In 2000, Coral moved with Douglas to work at Adventist Information Ministry on the Andrews University campus, Berrien Springs, where she worked until her 2013 retire- ment. Coral’s primary joy was be- ing a mother and grandmother. Providing transportation, food, water and chief cheerleader to various sports, church and school events and family meals gave her great pleasure. Coral’s memory is cherished by Douglas Janssen (MDiv ’79), husband of 47 years; daughter Jennifer Janssen-Rogers (BBA ’12) and husband John Rogers Jr.; daughter Amy Maydole (AT ’05, BS ’20) and grandchildren Tyler and Bethany Maydole; and brother Leslie (Butch) Ferguson Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Brian and Jim Ferguson. Norman Eris Bernal (MMus ’71), 75, died Sept. 7, 2020, in Lawrenceville, Georgia, of COVID-19. Norman was born Jan. 2, 1945, in Lima, Peru, to William and Mercedes Bernal, both teachers. When he was 7, he was awarded a scholarship to study violin at the National Conservatory of Music in Lima. College took him to the United States: to South- ern Adventist University in Collegedale, Tennessee, to Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, for his master’s degree, and to Ball State University in Indiana for his doctorate in violin perfor- mance. Along the way, in addition to studying performance and conducting—including, briefly, with the prominent maestro Herbert Blomstedt—Norman trained to become a luthier, a craftsman of string instru- ments. He taught for five years at Pacific Union College in Napa County, California, where he was also the orchestra director. He moved to Georgia in 1979 and remained there for the rest of his life—teaching in public schools beginning in the mid-1980s and playing locally, as a founding member of the Atlantis Quartet and as a con- certmaster of smaller outfits like the Gainesville Symphony Orchestra. Norman’s teaching job did not elicit ovations from an audience, but his dedication was nevertheless recognized by those who knew him. Amish Trivedi, a poet and teacher, was in the fifth grade when he met Norman in 1995. Music was new to Amish, but he was encouraged by Norman’s warmth. Norman’s music classes, Amish says, helped him and his friends get through the stresses of ado- lescence and instilled in them a lifelong love of music. “Of the dozen or so people I texted with after Mr. Bernal died,” he said, “11 still play.” Norman retired in 2012 but continued to teach. In addition to his daughter Janeen, he is survived by a son, Alex, and his sister, Hazel Von Maack. Dr. David Ellis Papendick (BA ’56), 88, died on Aug. 24, 2020, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, from complications of Lyme disease, Parkinsonism and heart attack. Before his death, when he still could speak, he asked that all whom he had cared for as a physician and as a gener- ous man now care for each other through the COVID-19 pandemic. He shared that he would not have had any hesi- tation to work as many hours, in as many days, for as long as he could stand, if only he could have been strong enough to help fight COVID and research its origin. It was very hard for him to not have the strength to be of service in this frightening time. Janet M. Gollnick, his wife of 22 years, his dear friend for another 22 years, and his caregiver for the last eight years, 6.5 years as his sole 24/7 caregiver in his home, had the great opportunity to know his wishes. He wished no one to cry but to get to work caring for people who need care of any kind. Wallace Oetman (former staff), 93, passed away on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. He was born Jan. 12, 1927. Wallace served in the United States Army during World War II as a medic. He was an active member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was a great dad who was honest, caring, down to earth, had impeccable integrity, and loved his family, particularly his grandchildren. He was a big man who loved to play. He was an avid gardener who shared the fruit of his labor with oth- ers with joy. Wallace worked at Andrews University from 1971–2003 and served as the manager of Custodial Services for many years. He is survived by his children, Marilyn and John Marsh of Hamilton, Michigan, Fall 2020— 33 Life Stories Nancy Jones of Hamilton, Michigan, Cheryl and Dave Dratz of Saugatuck, Michigan; grandchildren, Heather White, Derek and Stephanie Ten Brink, Brooke Ten Brink and Eliel Moya, Stacy Jones and John Hoffnagle, Andrew Dratz; great-grandchildren, Sean and Kirsten White, Audrey Ten Brink, Brynn Ten Brink, Aria Moya, Ethan McClure; and great-great-grandchildren, Vanna and Riley. Emily Kantor Radostis (former staff) died from complications of a stroke on Aug. 9, 2020, in Lafayette, Colorado. Emily was born Nov. 29, 1923, in Navsi, Czechoslovakia, to John and Susan Kantor. In 1937 the family emigrated to Manitoba, Canada. Four years later they moved to Ontario. It was in Ontario that she met Jerry Radostis (BA ’57). The couple married in 1945 after Jerry served three years in the army in the Aleutian Islands as a medical technician. Their children, Ruth (att.) and Daniel (BS ’73), were born in Wiscon- sin. They moved to Berrien Springs in 1953. Emily was a manager at the Andrews University laundry department for 20 years and taught Kindergarten Sabbath School at Pioneer Memorial Church for the same amount of time. Her children attend- ed Andrews Academy and Andrews University. Emily spent many Sabbaths hosting dinners for nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends who attended Andrews over the years. Emily loved the church, her church family and her many friends in Berrien Springs. Emily moved to Lafayette, Colorado, in 2012 to be closer to her children and their fam- ilies. She delighted in having her daughter, son and their spouses close, and especially having her four grandchildren near. She enjoyed drives in the Colorado mountains, her ferocious reading, phone calls from family and friends, and watching 3ABN. Preceding her in death were her parents and six siblings; her husband, Jerry, in 2002; and her daughter, Ruth Sundin, in 2018. She is survived by her sister, Eva Fowler; son, Dan (Jolene); son-in-law, David Sundin; and grandchildren Rachel Sundin, Justin Sundin (Tami), Lelah Radostis, Brian Radostis, and many nieces and nephews. On Aug. 2, 2020, Michelle McFarlane (BSD ’92), passed away from complications of multiple sclerosis. Michelle completed an MPH at Loma Linda University and worked for many years at Riverside County Department of Health and Loma Linda Diabetes Treatment Center. Michelle was married to Nestor McFarlane on Nov. 29, 1992. She is survived by her hus- band and daughter Nadeen. Barbara Joyce Billiu Marsh (att.) died July 24, 2020, with her daughters and husband at her bedside. Born April 14, 1932, in Beld- ing, Michigan, she was a true Michigan gal. She graduated from Cedar Lake Academy, Cedar Lake, Michigan, in 1950 and immediately enrolled in EMC (now Andrews University) and moved to Berrien Springs. Her husband of nearly 69 years recalls seeing her for the first time in the cafeteria, and after six months she “came to her senses” and agreed to a date. They married in Belding the next September. Barbara earned her nursing degree from Lake Michigan College in 1971, a member of the first associate nursing class offered there, and she retired from Berrien General Hospital after 20 years of easing others’ pain. She raised four children, is grandma to seven and great-grandmother to five, and a new grandchild born in September. She is survived by her children: Dan Marsh, Judy Hamel (BSN ’77), Sue Hornick, Lon Marsh; grandchildren: Eowyn Wadsworth-Boyd, Peter Teeuwen, Stephanie Teeuwen- Kramer, Dr. Kate Marsh, Dr. Amanda Marsh, Allison Marsh, Phillip Marsh; and great-grand- children: Emily Boyd, Ella Boyd, Elena Kramer, Thirza Kramer and Leonie Teeuwen. Joyce F. Anderson Schwarz (att.) died June 30, 2020, in Kaneohe, Hawaii. She was born April 3, 1930, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Walter L. Ander- son and Isla Z. Anderson. Joyce attended Maplewood Academy and Emmanuel Missionary College Academy, graduating from EMCA in 1948. On June 11, 1950, she married Richard W. Schwarz (BA ’49, former faculty/ad- ministration), who worked at Andrews University as chair of the history department for many years as well as serving as vice president for Academic Administration. Joyce and Richard had three children: Constance K. (BS ’74) (Roger) Smith, Richard P. Schwarz (BS ’77), and Dwight Luther (BBA ’84) and his wife Launnies Reinholtz (BS ’84) Schwarz. Joyce served for nearly 15 years at the Michigan Adven- tist Book Center in Berrien Springs—her service at the ABC was her last and most fulfilling work. Joyce is survived by her three children; six grandchil- dren: Richard P. (Stephanie VanWart) Schwarz II, Kimberly (BSELED ’04) (James) Shumak- er, Chantel (Jared) Litchfield, Scott Schwarz, Caitlin Schwarz and Daysen Schwarz; and five great-grandchildren. Norman C. Maberly (MA ’54), born March 16, 1926, in Auck- land, New Zealand, died June 2, 2020, in Napa, California, at the age of 94. He served nearly 40 years in Adventist education, com-34 —FOCUS Life Stories pleting his career at La Sierra University where he retired from the School of Education as professor emeritus in 1992. Throughout his career he taught students from around the world, including at Walla Walla University and as a secondary school principal in Ghana. He is survived by many nieces and nephews in Austra- lia and New Zealand. In California he is sur- vived by his daughter, Linda Maberly; his grandchildren, Max Morphis and Zoe Morphis; and his wife of 69 years, Phyllis Maberly. Wilfredo Rosado Martir (BA ’71, MA ’74), age 77, passed away April 17, 2020, after a heart attack. Wil was born in Lares, Puerto Rico, on Oct. 12, 1942. When he was 11, Wil’s mother, Carmen Ramona Rosado Mar- tir, brought all the children to the United States. Wil moved to Gary, Indiana, to live with his father, Ismael Soto Martir, who had left Puerto Rico earlier. Wil graduated from Indiana Ad- ventist Academy in 1963 and attended Andrews University for three semesters before be- ing drafted into the U.S. Army where he served as a medic at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. In 1968, he returned to college at Andrews, earning a Bachelor of Arts double major in behavioral science and Spanish (minors in history and education) and a master’s degree in education (emphasis in guidance and counseling). Over the next 30 years, Wil worked as a high school Spanish teacher, principal, guidance counselor and track coach, and in migrant and bilingual education. At the same time, he earned a Doctor of Education in educational administration in 1984 from California Coast University. In 2004, Wil and his wife Carla moved to Morehead, Kentucky. For the next several years, Wil continued to fill various teaching roles at More- head State University, Nelson County High School, and in the Rowan and Carter County Schools, where he became be- loved by the youngest children and known (for no discernable reason) as “Mr. Pickle.” Wil was a faithful member and elder of the Morehead Seventh-day Adventist Church. He worked out reg- ularly at the MSU Wellness Center, riding the stationary bike and chatting with the student workers. His stories and jokes were appreciated by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Carla June Aagaard; his two children, Travis Martir and Elana Martir Samson (Darcy); two grandchildren, Malina and Gabriel Martir; and 13 siblings. Build your network. Offer mentoring assistance or find a mentor. Join a variety of regional and interest groups. Post or search for jobs. Join the brand-new Andrews Network to fully embrace the possibilities that the Andrews community can offer you. Join today at alumni.andrews.edu/network STUDENTS Find a mentor from among our experienced alums. Learn industry advice, ask for tips on career transition, and benefit from the advice of alums. Connect with Andrews alumni, students, faculty/staff and potential employers. Explore jobs that are posted specifically with Andrews students in mind. Join a variety of regional and interest groups. ALUMS Post job openings for easy access to Andrews students. Share your expertise and advice through mentoring, or find a mentor more advanced in his/her career. Network with classmates and other alums from your area and around the world. Share industry advice, resume feedback, interview tips and other tips you’ve learned. Join a variety of regional and interest groups.Fall 2020— 35 My Testimony I ATTENDED ANDREWS UNIVERSITY BE- cause I wanted to attend a Seventh-day Adventist tertiary institution. Before Andrews, my only experience with Adventist education was when, as very small children, my sister and I were placed in an Adventist school. Later, in a high school affiliated with the Anglican church, I chose science subjects and got the evolutionary perspective in my zoology class. I was anxious to know how the biblical perspective of creation stood up against what was presented so logi- cally, so I decided to attend an Adventist university. I considered Andrews to have the strongest post-secondary academic program in Adventism, and with my sister already a student there, it was an easy decision. I have great appreciation for my years at Andrews. Foremost on campus were the spiritual experiences, including morning and evening dorm worship and prayer before class. That reinforced the awareness of Christ at the center of our educational experience. The Adventist Forum meetings are especially memora- ble in establishing in my mind that it is okay to ask hard questions about spiritu- al matters and church issues. I felt enriched by the international composition of the student and fac- ulty communities. Although I was a chemistry major, I also pursued my second love, French. I spent a year at Séminaire Adventiste du Salève, Collonges-sous-Salève, as an Adventist Colleges Abroad participant. I not only gained both diplomas offered through the program but also enjoyed close associations with people from a variety of cultures. Additionally, my year as a student missionary at our college on the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, added to this enrichment and was an unforgetta- ble year of service. My first semester I took the course American Institutions. Try as I did, I could not make it come together in my mind, which was mystifying to me as I was not used to doing badly academical- ly. At midterm, the professor, who had worked at our college in Jamaica, invited me to his office. He was baffled that I was not doing well. During the meeting he opened the “Cast” and realized he had mistaken me for my sister, a senior. He appreciated that my prior experiences in no way prepared me for how Ameri- can institutions functioned. Whether I improved or whether he took that into consideration I never knew, but my final grade was much better. I was at Andrews during the tumul- tuous 1960s. It felt like we were in a protected cocoon, though not oblivious to the issues rocking the nation. We students engaged in some constructive endeavors. I felt proud that we partici- pated in the first Earth Day. In Lamson Hall an invitation was extended to res- idents to gather one night in one of the bedrooms for a talk session about race relations, led by a Black girl and a white girl. Another experience that gave me hope were the Friday night after-vespers gatherings led by a Black female student and a white male student, both small in stature but who loomed large in my eyes for brooking the prevailing practice of separation for many activities. There was a saying that Andrews had two seasons, winter and summer school. I experienced extremes in temperatures I had never known in Jamaica. In the summers we hurried across campus, darting into as many buildings as possi- ble, even ones we would not otherwise enter, to receive some respite in the air conditioning. In the winters, to navi- gate through snow falling parallel to the ground due to the biting winds, we walked backwards, turning our heads forward periodically to avoid walking into snowbanks. Students who returned late to campus after a long weekend normally received a “double absence,” but if the delay was due to heavy snow- fall grace would be extended: we would receive just a “single absence.” I have not been back to campus often, but through FOCUS I have learned some of what has taken place. I am glad for the current Andrews students and pray that they are taking full advantage of all that Andrews has to offer, especially the strong spiritual emphasis. I am regu- larly blessed by the services at Pioneer Memorial Church, and I am so happy to see students being more central to the worship services. I pray that Andrews students and alumni, under God, will always “Seek Knowledge, Affirm Faith and Change the World.” After several years of teaching chemistry in Seventh-day Adventist and non-SDA universities in the Bahamas, Massachusetts, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, New Jersey and Connecticut, Gloria retired in 2011 but continues to teach as an adjunct chemistry instructor at the university from which she retired. “I was at Andrews during the tumultuous 1960s. It felt like we were in a protected cocoon, though not oblivious to the issues rocking the nation.” A Life-Affirming Experience By Gloria Brown Wright (BA ’70)Office of Alumni Services Andrews University Berrien Springs MI 49104-0950 Address Service Requested Seek Knowledge. Affirm Faith. Change the World. On Thursday, Nov. 12, as part of Change Day 2.0, approximately 400 students in small Pulse groups participated in Change Projects. For one project, 175 purses were filled with basic need items to empower homeless women in Berrien County. PHOTO : Julia ViniczayNext >