APPENDIX B SUMMER WEATHER TERMINOLOGY AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When a summer storm threatens our area, the local weather forecasts will contain a variety of terms for watches/warnings/advisories and precipitation types. The following is a list of commonly used terms for summer forecasts. Flash Flood Warning: a flash flood is imminent; take immediate action. Go to …
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APPENDIX A EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST All non-campus telephone calls made from a WAU campus land line telephone must have a “9” dialed before dialing the phone number you are calling for all local 301 area codes. All other long distance calls require a “1” to be dialed prior to dialing the long distance area code. …
From Takoma Park to Pretoria, Washington Adventist University’s Collegiate Choral and New England Youth Ensemble, serve and inspire through the gift of music.
On their fifth visit to South Africa this summer, partly sponsored by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency, the group performed at the University of South Africa, Pretoria; Witwatersrand University, Johannesburg; University of the Free State, Bloemfontein; and Stellenbosch University. Concerts were also given in four cathedrals – St. George’s, Cape Town; St. Michael and St. George, Grahamstown; St. Michael and All Angels, Queenstown; and St. Paul’s, Durban, among others.
The Washington Adventist University (WAU) community celebrated its annual Dedication Sabbath at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church, Saturday, September 8. Scores of students, faculty and staff attended the worship service, symbolizing renewed commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of the University.
“WAU Sabbath at Sligo was beyond an amazing experience,” said Regina Johnson, Chaplain of Ministry. “God most definitely spoke to us and seeing so many students, faculty and staff on one accord was wonderful.”
Washington Adventist University (WAU) has appointed Emily Mize, RN, Ph.D., to serve as chair of the department of nursing. The Edyth T. James Department of Nursing is part of the University’s School of Health Professions, Science and Wellness.
“The department is at a point of transitioning from a college program to a university program. I am excited about this opportunity to give back to the Seventh-day Adventist Church and to nursing education,” Mize said. “I am passionate about teaching and mentoring both students and faculty.”
A group of 12 students and four faculty/clinical instructors participated in this year’s “Conference by the Sea,” sponsored by the Maryland/District of Columbia Society for Respiratory Care, in Ocean City, September 12-14.
The conference included lectures by renowned speakers in several areas of respiratory care such as mechanical ventilation, airway management, aerosol therapy, and polysomnography. The exhibit hall was open to all attendees to see the latest innovations in respiratory care. Students were able to ask questions and get samples of new disposable devices.
Weymouth Spence, President Weymouth Spence is the 19th president of Washington Adventist University. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Atlantic Union College in South Lancaster, Massachusetts; a Master of Science in Education from Central Connecticut State University; and a doctorate in vocational/technical/occupational education from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. Spence began his career …
The art of music can be either a great force for good or a great force for evil. But, when viewed as a treasured gift lovingly bestowed on humanity by God, the Creator, music becomes a sacred trust demanding reflection, understanding and stewardship if one is to maximize this gift. Since God created humankind and …
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All WAU students must apply for a photo ID card from the Office of Safety and Security General Services Building GS 6. The ID card must be visible at all times when on campus, and must be presented, upon request to the WAU campus authorities. The ID card entitles you to the rights and privileges of a …