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OMINI 2008
2007-2008
Anno Domini
od, give us
grace to
accept with
serenity the
things hat
cannot be
E: changed...
courage to
change
the things
which
should he
changed...
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andthe |
wisdom to |
distinguish
the one
from the
other,
Reivhold Niehahe-
Anno Domi Staff of 2007-08:
‘Editor: Augie Poot
“Managing Editor: Ashley White
Layous Staff Maria Snip & Lydia Wikkerink.
I's udways exciring to see another edition ol Ary Lami
‘Ou behalf uf the Redeemer opmaiuaity, T world Whe to express
uur thanks to our editor, Augie Poot, and the yearhoak ream
Tos all he work they have done to make this your's
odirion of Ano Donsins a realy
As the pages shat follow reveal il gives ercative expeession te
‘what makes Redvener wmeh # unique Chriatian veadeaaie
county. his past Fear we enjoyed w woiulestial range of
uctivities md ovenrs-sahafastic, cult, uthlute, sneial and
spivieaal,ineluding siguilicaal opportunities for valunteering,
serving aud suring dhe love uf Christ. Taken togetlee, Gey
have provided u tich context for whole person develupnuent
2007-08 was Redcemer's 25th aunivenny your. giving us the
upportuniry fa vetlecl oa how the Lord has blessed Redeemer
narunly this pust year Int alsn since ir npened itt 1982 sith,
87 studenta snd 8 full-time faenlly. WFida unr zeeostaicion
as provincial university aul the aliion wf an aeeredired
teacher education program, we huve experienced remarkable
‘growth, vik 885 tummitted students ehis yee taught by
45 Fullisime and 29 port-time Lucully members
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also Uuuablul for our dedicated faculty wud stall who share |
Reslocmee'sFision for relating faith to learning, |
‘work and living.
Finully, we also thank the Lard Fer improveauezts ont
campus in the 2007-08 seademie yeur made possible by the
senernun danarinns of eur supporting emstituency, wha ate
like a Fahl cloud of seitmesses, surrounding owt campus
swith theic pruyers, xoud will and financial auppurt, We were
able lo upgrade our swebsire aud install uew signage around
‘cumpas end in the academic bailding. We ure stil working an
the vompletian the interpvelutive ini system and the second
sneer Feld as part uf Une emscrvation and cecteatiow. puck om
the dort ea af amps
1 Keoping with our eldhrution of Redcemers 25
ramuiversarg, our theme for 2007 08 seus
ats Goi Puiauness
Thope that your learning and experiences at
Redeemer this year have expanded your sense of God
faithfulness both institutionally and personall
Says vt teing fa winder memories at | VD
romindees ol Uuut journey. And whether you are returning for
Jnmiher studies ar heginvting a new vouution program of r
studios, map this ewaliaae to he sour teatimong,
With a speed akin to the unapologetic Roadrunner,
another academic year at Redeemer has come and gone.
“However, thia school year has had Tot more to say than a
quick aul teasing meep, meep. It hus heen a yer dense with
excitement une disuppointment, joy and sorravr - at various
levels. Kelarionships have grovin and deepened; however, we
hhave all been let down at times and let down others oe.
Small windows in uur understanding of God's world have
‘heen opened; yet we are still sorrupted by the fallen nature of
our finite thinking. ‘Through these types of sieaggles we ache
for complete redemption, trusting in Go's great faithéalness
that he will Snully snake wll things new. In our exceriences
here at Redeemer, the jo nessing Gods recreative
Jundiwor« is evident despite ehe prescar reality of our fallen
‘world. This is particularly evident in ou: eall to he
community to each other.
‘The communal and holistic growth Ive been blessed to
rwimess on our cempus over this past yeur isu testament to
God's frithTulness. God his heim Exit] threngh the
continuation of many activities and events that contribute to
the growth of Redeemer’s community, auch as the Frog
(Olympics, Church in the Box, the fall and winter retreat
Choir concerts, Volleyball Games, the Hamilton Missions sip
a {and others), the Marva Dewn lectures, muinstuge drama
productions, Colleehouse une Chapel ~ to names few.
Through the hard work of many students and staff in our
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comnnunity, God has also shown His faithfulness in bringing
ahout soate exciting new events including the Social Justice
Conference, Chaplain’s Dessert, Environmental Stewardship
sweek and the latte of the Hands. We have been hiesned su
community with club leadces, RAs anid FIAs, atkleves, faculty,
anid stall that involve Shease’ves in die life of Redeenuer with,
dedication, As Senate President I've had the unique
experience of working with twelve other senators, who have
‘enthusiastically played an important rote in the growth of
comnnunity here at Redeemer.
As yuu leef throngh the following nages of memories from this
ppast academic vear, itis also an opportunity to reflect on how
God has grown Redeemer since ite ealubliskaaent 25 vears ag
As has been shown, there is xo such to ke thankful for. Cor
ue pust 25 yeurs, Redeemer hus buen u commanity stragating
_ to bring Gordon Spykman's phrase ~ "norhing matters but the
Kinggiom, bur because of the Kingdom, everything matters"
to hear on our academic purssits, Tis truly is an incredibly
unique dlessing to huve witnessed, thumks anly to Go's great
faithfulness
etudent senate pre Lut tha though the up nd downsof your expeiee
Do not follow where the path may lead-go instead where there is no path and leave a trail
Allowing for change tkes a leap of faith.
‘Trusting that the change will he for the better is
easier said than done, however when we allow
ourselves to be open and flexible, we are often
rewearded through experiences where we grow
as individuals.
Redeemer has went through many changes since
ifs first beginning 25 years ago. The campus has
moved, population increased, gained university
recognition, underwent renovations, and more,
The students, faculty and staff have also changed.
cither by increasing the amount of knowledge in
their heads, or simply mataring. Though it may
‘be difficult, it is important to embrace these
opportunities for change. If we don't, we may
find ourselves stack in a rut and discontent,
A fanatic is one
who can't change
his mind and
won't change the
subject.
SIR VANSTON
‘CHURCHILL
Change has a considerable psychological inipact on the human
mind. To the fearful i ing be 8 that things
is encouraging because things
itis ing because the
things hetter
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