Washington Adventist University’s Music Department is renowned for the high quality of talent and musicianship that is exemplified each opportunity each talented student gets to perform. Lately, those opportunities are far and few between, or not at all. The pandemic has wreaked havoc on musicians and vocalists’ ability to be in close quarters for rehearsal …
Watching the news can be a nightmare, with COVID-19 spreading throughout the world and other natural disasters still occurring — it’s hard to not just focus on the bad. Through these dark times, there is always room for light and the people who use that light. From doctors to nurses, to other professionals, to volunteers …
WAU Convocation for September 9, 2020, brought students, faculty, and staff together from all departments to take a stand for social justice. Student Success VP, Ralph Johnson, is leading a campus-wide emphasis on “Social Justice” as the issues on this topic continue to rise. VP Johnson plans to dedicate the whole of W.I.S.E. week (September …
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 was a historic moment as Opening Convocation was performed for hundreds of students watching live from the university commons. It was touch and go situation as it was still raining and misting up until 10 am. However, the clouds opened up to a grateful sun just before the program began. Thanks …
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Since the semester has started, Student Association President, Filipe Cioni, has been dressed in a suit and tie. He dresses up for success consistently, and that alone is admirable. Considering the times we are living in, with zoom calls muted and videos turned off — it’s nice to see a young man dressed for the …
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Twenty-six year old Oletha Pitters began her schooling on Carroll Avenue, attending both Sligo Adventist School (now TA Prep) and Takoma Academy. She broke away from the avenue when she attended Bowie State University for a semester, “I went to Bowie State University for about a semester where my major was nursing. However, after …
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Born in Washington DC, raised in PG County – Stephanie Watson had a yearning to care for others from early on. “I like being around people, and I like making people feel good,” she comments. Working as a Pharmacy Technician for over 14 years, it was only a matter of time before Stephanie accomplished her …
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On Saturday, August 2, the Montgomery County Public Health Department made an official announcement that face to face instruction in Montgomery County at private schools must not occur due to the increased numbers of COVID-19 positive tests. Though it was difficult, WAU had to swiftly respond to the county directives — Up until that time, WAU’s …
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TAKOMA PARK MD — The Association of Independent Institutions, named Patrick E. Crarey, II 2020 A.I.I. Athletic Director of the Year this week. Crarey, in his tenth year leading W.A.U. Athletics & Men’s Basketball has added another milestone in his legacy. It’s the first time in W.A.U. history that an award of this magnitude has …
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Deborah Szasz, WAU’s library employee of 40+ years, has been with Columbia Union College/Washington Adventist University since the day she was born, quite literally in fact — She was born at Washington Sanitarium & Hospital, which was located on campus years ago! As Deborah began the journey of life, she started her educational path …
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