TAKOMA PARK, MD (June 3, 2014) — A team of seven Washington Adventist University (WAU) missionaries, led by Vice President for Ministry Dr. Baraka G. Muganda, participated in a two-week mission trip to the city of Davao, Philippines that resulted in the baptism of 141 individuals. The trip took place from May 6 – 23. …
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TAKOMA PARK, MD (May 28, 2014) –The City of Takoma Park has approved a $6,000 grant to Washington Adventist University (WAU) to support a summer day camp program for up to 100 children and teens, ages 7 to 16. The program will provide a much-needed resource for low-income families, who struggle to find affordable activities …
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TAKOMA PARK, MD (May 23, 2014) – Washington Adventist University (WAU) is hosting an Adjunct Professor Career Fair on Wednesday, June 4, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The event will be held on campus in the lobby of Wilkinson Hall, located at 7600 Flower Avenue in Takoma Park, just west of the intersection of Flower …
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TAKOMA PARK, MD (May 13)—Washington Adventist University associate professor and director of its Homeland Security program, presented at the international conference on “Disaster Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Sustainable Reconstruction” on May 8-9, 2014, hosted by the Center for Rebuilding Sustainable Communities after Disasters at University of Massachusetts Boston. Her presentation entitled, “Developing Faith-Based Partnerships: …
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Takoma Park, MD (May 5, 2014) – Washington Adventist University (WAU) pinned nine new graduates of its respiratory care program over the weekend, in one of many commencement weekend events. The traditional pinning and dedication ceremony, held on May 3, recognizes that the students are prepared to embark on their professional careers. Each graduate was …
Takoma Park, MD (April 30) – Washington Adventist University (WAU) kicks off the local graduation season on May 4, with a commencement ceremony from 10 a.m. to noon at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro. A total of 359 students will be receiving their diplomas at commencement. The degrees that will be awarded include …
Takoma Park, MD (April 28) – With commencement scheduled for Sunday, May 4, Washington Adventist University (WAU) recently hosted a pinning ceremony for 53 students who will soon graduate from its nursing program. Pinning ceremonies traditionally recognize that nursing students are prepared to embark on their professional careers. Each student is presented with a customized …
Takoma Park, MD (April 24) – This year, for the first time, Washington Adventist University (WAU) presented the prestigious Sullivan awards to two students in recognition of their demonstrated passion for community service. Nikole Donovan, an undergraduate who is majoring in social work, received the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award at the Academic Awards Chapel on …
Takoma Park, MD (April 17) – Washington Adventist University’s application for active membership in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has been approved, effective August 1. “We are extremely pleased with our move to the NAIA, as it will help enhance support for our athletic program and better align the university with other schools …
Takoma Park, MD (April 16) – Washington Adventist University (WAU) recently honored five individuals for their contributions to the community, and for their personal and professional accomplishments. The annual WAU Alumni Awards Banquet was held on Saturday, April 12 at the Sheraton in downtown Silver Spring, and approximately 100 people attended. “The Alumni Awards Banquet …