Takoma Park, MD (May 13, 2015) The May 2 death of Adjunct Professor of Education Myschelle Spears, Ph.D. is being mourned this week by Washington Adventist University (WAU) faculty, staff and students. Until recently, she taught an undergraduate education course, Material for Teaching Reading, for the university’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies. “It is …
Takoma Park, Md. (May 1, 2015) Adjunct Professor of Public Policy Colin Wellenkamp, who teaches in Washington Adventist University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies, offers a unique perspective on the race and social justice issues that are currently affecting Baltimore, Maryland. According to Wellenkamp, “A community’s relationship with its police force is linked to …
Among the first to offer programs designed to accommodate working adults Takoma Park, Md. (May 1, 2015) Washington Adventist University (WAU) faculty, staff and alumni recently gathered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the university’s accelerated evening degree program – one of the first adult evening programs in the nation — and to pay tribute …
Takoma Park, MD (April 21, 2015) Washington Adventist University’s Enactus team travelled to St. Louis, Missouri to participate in the Enactus United States National Exposition, held April 13-16. The team received a number of awards, including being named finalists in the opening round of the competition, along with placing as finalists in their Walmart project. …
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Takoma Park, MD (April 7, 2015) New members were inducted recently into the Washington Adventist University (WAU) Chapter of Sigma Beta Delta International Business Honor Society, which encourages and recognizes scholarship and accomplishment among students in the school of business. The Honor Society also promotes personal and professional improvement and distinguished service. Membership is by …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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