Washington Adventist University’s WGTS 91.9 Radio Listeners, Express Appreciation and Support for the U.S. Capitol Police
Takoma Park, MD (June 22, 2017) Washington Adventist University’s WGTS 91.9 radio listeners recently signed a large card created by the station to express support for the U.S. Capitol Police, following last week’s shooting in Alexandria, Virginia, where five people were injured. The card, “The WGTS 91.9 Family is Praying for You,” was signed by hundreds…
Read MoreWashington Adventist University to Host Thursday Evening Concert with Laura Morena
Takoma Park, MD (June 14, 2017) Washington Adventist University (WAU) will host a concert on Thursday, June 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church on campus. The free concert, which is open to the public, will feature music by Laura Morena. She released her first solo album, “Manhã,” in 2010 and her…
Read MoreWashington Adventist University Offers Summer Trauma/Christian Counseling Course
Takoma Park, MD (May 2, 2017) A one-credit Counseling Psychology program course, “Trauma/Christian Counseling,” will be offered by Washington Adventist University on two Sundays in June. The course is open to non-degree seeking students, as well as to current students. Classes will be held on June 4 and 18 from 2-6 p.m. in Wilkinson Hall, Room…
Read MoreDr. James Bingham, Music Department Chair to Retire from Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, Md. (April 27, 2017) Washington Adventist University’s Music Department Chair, James Bingham, Ph.D., has announced that he is retiring at the end of this academic year. He began teaching in 1968, and has been chair of a music department in various schools for 39 years – 23 of those at Washington Adventist University…
Read MoreWashington Adventist University Welcomes New Gateway Ministries Director Mark Sigue
Takoma Park, Md. (April 26, 2017) Washington Adventist University welcomes Mark Binondo Sigue, M.A., as the new Director for Gateway Ministries in the Office of Campus Ministries. He previously worked for the University of Maryland Medical Systems in Baltimore, Maryland, where he served as an Instructor for Clinical Informatics in OpTime, Surgeon Provider, and Anesthesia.…
Read MoreWAU Mourns the Death of Former Head of Physical Education Jim Burns
Takoma Park, Md. (April 24, 2017) Washington Adventist University (WAU) is mourning the death of James William Burns III, an alumnus, former coach of the gymnastics team and head of Physical Education. He passed away last week on April 19 at the age of 84, surrounded by his family. He will long be remembered for…
Read MoreMaryland Comptroller Peter Franchot to Speak at 2017 Washington Adventist University Commencement April 30
Takoma Park, Md. (April 19, 2017) Maryland Comptroller and Honorary Alumnus Peter Franchot will be the commencement speaker for Washington Adventist University’s 2017 Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, April 30. Franchot is one of four state-wide elected officials in Maryland, and is the state’s 33rd comptroller, currently serving his third term in that office. Commencement will…
Read MoreWAU Social Work Students Gained Out-of-Classroom Experience at Legislative Education and Advocacy Day
Takoma Park, Md. (April 10, 2017) A group of nine Washington Adventist University (WAU) social work students traveled from campus in Takoma Park to Annapolis during the Maryland General Assembly legislative session to participate in the 20th Annual Legislative Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD) on February 23. The event was organized by the Maryland Chapter…
Read MorePatrick Crarey’s Summer Basketball Skills Clinic For Ages 6-16 Scheduled for June 19-23 at WAU
Takoma Park, Md. (April 10, 2017) Patrick Crarey’s Basketball Skills Clinic for ages 6-16 will again be held at Washington Adventist University (WAU) in June. This year, the basketball camp will be held the week of June 19-23. Patrick E. Crarey II is the WAU Director of Athletics, and he also serves as the head…
Read MoreWAU Honors Program Hosts Talk and Exhibition to Mark the New Authorized Biography of David Jones by Professor Thomas Dilworth
Takoma Park, Md. (April 10, 2017) On Thursday, April 13 the Washington Adventist University Honors Program will host Professor Thomas Dilworth for a talk about his new authorized biography, “David Jones – Engraver, Soldier, Painter, Poet.” The talk will start at 1 p.m. in the Richards Hall Chapel on campus (Bldg. 10 on the campus…
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