Washington Adventist University to Host 5K Fun Run on April 12 to Support Outreach Regarding Healthy Lifestyles and Community Wellness

Takoma Park, MD (March 26, 2015) A 5K Fun Run on Sunday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon in Takoma Park will support Washington Adventist University’s Acro-Airs acrobatic sports team and its outreach efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and enhance community wellness. The run is open to all, and participants may also choose …

Washington Adventist University’s WGTS 91.9 Radio Station Must Soon Bid Farewell to Senior Chaplain Terry Johnsson

Takoma Park, MD (March 25, 2015) The Washington Adventist University-owned WGTS 91.9 FM radio station will soon be bidding a fond farewell to Chaplain Terry Johnsson, Ph.D., who will be joining Adventist Health in Portland, Oregon, on May 1 as Executive Director of Mission Integration. For the past eight years, Johnsson has served as Senior …

Washington Adventist University Presents its 36th G. Arthur Keough Lectureship April 10-11

Two Lectures Will Explore the Concept of Liminality Takoma Park, MD (March 24, 2015) Washington Adventist University’s 36th G. Arthur Keough Lectureship will be held on campus April 10-11, and it is open to the public. The lectureship will feature two presentations on the topic of liminality by Zdravko Plantak, Ph.D., who is the former …

No Stress Zone on March 25 Aims to Help Washington Adventist University Students Stay Healthy

Takoma Park, MD (March 23) In the Adventist tradition of promoting health and wellness, Washington Adventist University’s Social Work Club is hosting a “No Stress Zone” event on Wednesday, March 25 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.  The event will be held in the lobby of Wilkinson Hall, 7600 Flower Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland. The event …

Community Counseling Center Offers New Weekly Women’s Group on Thursday Evenings

Takoma Park, Md. (March 16, 2014) The Community Counseling Center at Washington Adventist University is hosting a new weekly Women’s Counseling Group on Thursday evenings, 7-8:30 p.m., starting on April 23. The group offers women a safe place to discuss wellness issues, including how to maintain healthy relationships, what to do about drug and alcohol …

Washington Adventist University Hosts Race and Justice Summit on March 26

   Takoma Park, MD (March 11, 2015) A Race and Justice Summit will be held on Thursday, March 26 at 6 p.m. on the campus of Washington Adventist University (WAU). The summit is open to the public, and will take place in the Richards Hall Chapel. The summit will be hosted by the university’s Center …

April 9 Reception to Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of The School of Graduate and Professional Studies

Takoma Park, MD (April 1, 2015) Takoma Park, MD (April 1, 2015) The 30th Anniversary of Washington Adventist University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies will be celebrated on Thursday, April 9 at a reception on campus in the Student Activities Center, located next to the gymnasium. The event is part of the university’s alumni …

Washington Adventist University to Honor Five Outstanding Alumni at Banquet on April 11

        Takoma Park, MD (April 2, 2015) Five outstanding Washington Adventist University (WAU) alumni — including movie actor, producer, writer and director Rik Swartzwelder — will be honored at the annual Alumni Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 11 at the Sheraton Silver Spring as part of the university’s Alumni Weekend activities. Rik Swartzwelder will be …

Washington Adventist University Hosts April 12 Family Fun Festival in Takoma Park

Takoma Park, MD (March 10, 2015) A Family Fun Festival will be held in Takoma Park on Sunday, April 12, from noon to 5 p.m., on the campus of Washington Adventist University (WAU).  The annual event is free to the public and features live music, food and family entertainment. The event has been an annual …

Washington Adventist University Enactus Team Applies Business Strategies to Local Businesses with Notable Results

Takoma Park, MD (March 10, 2015) Washington Adventist University (WAU) students who serve the community as members of the university’s Enactus Team are making a difference in the local business community. The students are applying their knowledge of business strategies and best practices to small Takoma Park businesses, with notable results. The team recently hosted …