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Volume 1, Issue 5

Putting Faith into Action

Prayer Walk

Pastor Lorenzo (Zo) Peterson led local pastors and community leaders on a special prayer walk through campus last week. Prayers were said for guidance on how we can continue to meet the spiritual and tangible needs of our students.

Creating Homes for All

What does it look like for 50 multifaith communities to organize toward a horizon of housing and wholeness, so that all can thrive in Oregon? In late February, WPU got a chance to participate in that vision. Alumni Janelly Carranza, Alex Harris and Jeannie Whitten, current student Desire Nahimana and professors Chris Dela Cruz and Cassie Trentaz attended a workshop of more than 400 people sharing stories, hope and ideas for affordable and transitional housing for the community. Who gets to thrive in Oregon? All of us, when we come together.

New VP for Student Success and Engagement

PGS Networking and Partnership Luncheon

Warner's PGS (Professional Graduate Studies) Program played host this month to local businesses, schools and organizations--the first time since the pandemic. It was a time to engage, reengage, celebrate and share all that the program has to offer to adult learners. Kairos PDX, the Oregon National Guard, and the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber were among the partners represented. The PGS program has 230 students this year including undergraduate and graduate.

Spotlight on Students

Scholar Dinner

Warner celebrated Act Six and City Builders scholarship recipients this month at the annual Scholar Dinner. These programs have been designed to create more opportunities for students to invest in their education and their community. At the Scholar Dinner graduating scholars are recognized for their accomplishments during their time at WPU. This year, we have 11 scholars (5 Act Six, 6 City Builders) who are set to graduate in May.

WPU Awarded Retention Completion Grant

WPU has been blessed with a grant of just over $50,000 to help students who are near completion and have exhausted, or are about to exhaust, their federal and state aid. The government emergency education grant is intended to reward student persistence and encourage completion of college courses. Fourteen students have benefitted so far, with more to be helped in the next school year.

Host Your Event at Warner Pacific

Did you know that you can host your event, staff meeting, sporting event, workshop, class or memorial service right her on the Warner campus? Venue spaces such as McGuire Auditorium, Egtvedt 203 and Schlatter Chapel are available for rent. Classrooms are available too. To find out more, follow this link: Host Your Event

Save the Date

Blood Drive: WPU invites you to help the community on Monday, April 10 for the Red Cross Blood Drive from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm in Egtvedt 203.

Spring Commencement: Come cheer on the graduates as they embark on a new adventure. This year’s commencement will be held on May 13 at 10:00 am at Sunset Church, 14986 NW Cornell Rd in Portland.