The Monthly Newsletter of Warner Pacific University – October 2024 | |
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“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.” – Philippians 4:4
“For the Lord God is a sun and shield: The Lord will give grace and glory: No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.” – Psalm 84:11
The Holy Bible: King James Version. Electronic Edition of the 1900 Authorized Version. Bellingham, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 2009. Print.
As we enter into the fall season we rejoice—indeed we do rejoice—at the wonderful hand of God and how he has shown His face towards Warner Pacific University in this season. Where there is God’s grace, there must always be His glory and surely without His grace there will be no glory…
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Ministry Corner
By Lorenzo Peterson, WPU Chaplain
1 Peter 2:9-14
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
It is crucial to understand the importance of your calling and assignment. Each one of us has been consecrated and set apart for the Lord’s use. You are valuable! When we understand this fact individually, our decisions will automatically be chosen for us in many cases. You are called to be a leader in your sphere of influence (work, family, neighborhood, class, organization, etc.). Even though your assignment...
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Family Ties Run Deep Between the Whiteheads and WPU Warner Pacific | |
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Board of Trustees member Michael Guzman; Professor Emeritus and 1964 Alumnus Ed Whitehead; 1964 Alumna and event pianist, Jane Whitehead; and President Brian Johnson at the WPU 2024 Convocation
The connection between Ed and Jane Whitehead and Warner Pacific University started before they attended more than 60 years ago and continues to the present. Their three sons, and their wives, are all Warner alums and their granddaughter recently entered the nursing program.
They returned to WPU on August 27 for the convocation ceremony where Jane once again played the piano her mother, Eleanor Newcomb, helped raise funds to purchase. Jane performed both her junior and senior piano recitals on that piano in 1963 and 1964…
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WPU Alum Finds Joy in Volunteering
Getting through nursing school is tough, but it’s possible. That’s one of the messages Yodit Tesfaluel hopes to convey to the students she connects with at Warner Pacific University’s skills lab, where she volunteers.
A 2022 graduate, Tesfaluel knows how meaningful that help and encouragement can be.
“There are three professors that played a huge role for me,” Tesfaluel said. “Kyle VanderSchick, Jessica Sandstrom and Fernanda Fortuna. They played such a pivotal role when I was in nursing school.”
Tesfaluel learned about WPU’s nursing program from her mentor while she was at Portland State University. She was in cohort five of the nursing program, so it was still pretty new, she said…
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Mayes Values Lifelong Warner Connections
Attorney, pastor, DEI consultant, musician, athlete—Jonathan Mayes (class of 1978) has earned a lot of different titles in the decades since he graduated from Warner Pacific University.
He started his most recent endeavor, Jonathan Mayes Consulting, after retiring from Albertsons Companies in 2022. Mayes was the Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Albertsons where he led award-winning DEI efforts.
“In 2016 I was asked to give a speech at a convention on the topic of diversity and inclusion,” Mayes said. “It caused me to think about the most productive use of my time, professionally while at Albertsons.”
In 2017, he spoke with the CEO about incorporating diversity and inclusion within the organization…
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New Knights Welcomed
Knight’s Orientation welcomed new students to Warner Pacific University on August 22.
“We were very intentional about what we wanted to include in the program to make sure that the orientation was meaningful and a positive welcome to all new students,” said Eric Colon-Cortes, Dean of Students. “We planned a day filled with opportunities for new and transfer students to really dive into campus life and start building community.”
The day included student success workshops, a panel of current students sharing their experiences, and opportunities to explore campus and learn about resources…
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Counseling Center Kicks Off Workshop Series
The Counseling Center team is excited to start a series of mental health-related workshops for Warner students this term.
“We welcome and invite all students who want to come by,” said Ki Gaines, Director of Counseling. “Our hope and goal is to have our workshops be informal and easy-going, so that students can come and listen or participate to their comfort level.”
They plan to start the workshops with a short presentation then transition into an activity or small group discussion, where students can participate or observe…
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WPU Community Steps Up to Help on Give Day
Warner Pacific held its second annual Give Day on Thursday, October 3. Thanks to the generosity of our community, alumni, faculty and staff we were able to raise almost $12,000 which will support student scholarships, educational equipment, academic programs, spiritual development and more.
Thank you to all of the donors who help make a Christ-centered education possible! We are grateful for your generosity, your trust and your commitment to the students of Warner Pacific University.
If you didn't have the opportunity to give on October 3rd there is still time to impact students. Simply click the donate button below to make a generous donation today.
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Why your gift matters! Please help WPU
serve more students.
Warner Pacific University provides scholarships, supports faculty development, enhances campus facilities, and fosters innovative academic programs. Your generosity, regardless of the amount, will have a tangible impact and help deserving students receive a transformational education rooted in our shared values.
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