April 2013 There is continuing debate regarding the value of a liberal arts education. In today’s economic climate, political leaders are making the argument that there must be a direct link to spending money for an education that leads to a specific job. Even within the higher education community, there is a view that students …
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February 2013 John Konrad transformed WGTS into a media power house that now provides a daily source of hope and inspiration to local, national and international listeners. His philosophy was to use media to reach out to people who are searching for comfort, hope, joy, peace and love. His commitment was not to get listeners …
May 2012 I recently accepted an invitation from the White House for a meeting with Education Secretary Arne Duncan and other senior White House advisors to discuss issues on higher education relative to assess, affordability, student success and accountability. This invitation was extended to several presidents across the United States with similar institutional traits such …
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TAKOMA PARK, Md. (Apr. 17) – Charles McMillan, Ph.D., director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, and president of Los Alamos National Security, LLC (LANS), the company that operates the lab for the National Nuclear Security Administration, was named alumnus of the year by his alma mater, Washington Adventist University during alumni homecoming weekend, April …
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Washington Adventist University (WAU) 60 new inductees into two national honors societies were challenged to exhibit three highly important qualities, necessary to succeed in the world today: excellence, humility and integrity.
The new inductees became members of Phi Eta Sigma and Alpha Chi, the highest college academic honors available to students.
The week of March 31 to April 6 saw a small white tent occupying pride of place on the Washington Adventist University Commons. By day, it was something different to look at—a plastic structure constructed to look like a cozy country cottage. By night, it was a meeting place for dozens of students hungry to explore topics of addiction and liberation, under the theme: “Can I Live?”
More than 400 Washington Adventist University Students blanketed the greater Silver Spring area, Wednesday, April 3, to perform acts of service to the community. Community clean-up, health clinics, and service to the sick or marginalized, were the focus of the day’s event.
“Service day is a time when students put feet and hand to their faith,” said Vice President of Ministry, Baraka Muganda. “Faith in action is seen all over the University during our two annual service days.”
Washington Adventist University will mark its annual alumni homecoming celebration, April 12-14. Under the theme, “Empowered to Serve,” the University will celebrate its alumni’s commitment to a life of service.
Pastor Damon Hendrickson, class of 2002, is the featured speaker for the weekend. His life of service includes pastoral positions in his native Bermuda, as well as serving as associate director and director of youth ministries. He is currently serving as Associate Media Director for the Bermuda Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
Distinguished scientist and scholar and Vice President for Medical Affairs, University of Maryland, E. Albert Reece, MD, Ph.D., MBA, will deliver the keynote address at Washington Adventists University’s (WAU) annual commencement, to be held at the DAR Constitution Hall, Sunday, May 5 beginning at 10 a.m.
President of the North American Division (NAD) of Seventh-day Adventist Daniel R. Jackson will speak at Sabbath Service atSligo Seventh-day Adventist Church May 4 at 11:15 a.m. , while Gary Wimbish will serve as Consecration speaker, Friday, May 3 at 8:00 p.m., also in Sligo Church.