Fall 2004 BW Edition

The Growing Edge

A publication for alumni and friends of Atlantic Baptist University www.abu.nb.ca

FALL 2004, VOLUME 16 ISSUE 2

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Inside:President’s Report ............................................... 2Recognition .......................................................3-4Student Life .......................................................... 5Alumni Connections ........................................6-10

ABU receives... $2.5 million

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From the President’s Desk

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Atlantic Baptist UniversityBox 6004, Moncton NB E1C 9L7

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Production of this issue ofThe Growing Edge:

Editor: Jennifer MarrCommunications CoordinatorE-mail: [email protected]

Student Writer: Cory Fevens, 3rdyear English and Psychology

Layout, Design & Production:Jennifer Marr

P.R. Committee: Roland Rackham,Gilda Ryder, Lorie Ward, Amy LeanMacArthur, Robert MacDonald,Jennifer Marr, Peter Lutes,David Cook

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Publication Number: 4000 6990CANADA POSTDr. Brian D. MacArthur

The 55th Anniversary of the founding ofAtlantic Baptist University was

celebrated in September, the first month ofa new academic year. While new studentswere just getting settled into life at theirchosen university, the halls were suddenlyfilled with former students of the institutionas well as friends who have encouragedABU’s growth through its many days asUBBTS and ABC.

In the midst of reunion hugs, laughter overmemories, and conversations to catch upon events since graduation (or the lastreunion), there was a wonderful awarenessof God’s faithfulness and goodness, and adominant sense of praise.

I believe this Anniversary will always bespecial because the past and the futurelinked together. In my remarks to thoseassembled at the Gala Banquet, I sought toemphasize that ABU has a future becauseof its past, a future that will be strong andeffective so long as we remain faithful tothe founding values and spiritual coursethat was established in 1949, and embodiedin the Scripture verse chosen as thesignature verse of “the school,” –Colossians 1:18b … “that in all things hemight have the preeminence.” TheUniversity must continue to be Christ-centered and excellence-driven.

God has used numerous people throughABU’s 55 years of growth. A wonderfulfeature of the gathering was the presenceof every former President of the Universityas well as family representation of everyformer Principal, each of whom has goneto be with the Lord. (Rev. Donald and Mrs.Hester Jackson were not able to attendbecause of Mr. Jackson’s health. Mr.Jackson served as Interim Principalfor over a year in the mid 1960’s.)The former Principals andPresidents were rememberedand acknowledged for theirleadership.

Current and past membersof the University’s facultyand staff were also recognizedfor their years of service.

Special tribute was given to Dr. GaryLeBlanc (33 years service), Dr. RalphRichardson (’64) (33 years service), and Dr.Doug Mantz (27 years service.) Ramona(Wagner) Mitchell (’66) was alsorecognized for 33 years service to ABU.

Without visionary leaders and thefaithfulness of so many throughout all theups and downs of the past 55 years, ABUwould not be impacting students in the waythat it is today. Starting with a group of 12students in 1949, in September 2004 theUniversity opened its doors to the largestenrolment in its history, 685 full-timeequivalent students. The outstandinggrowth experienced recently is the resultof all the years of planting seed andwatering it.

In the midst of celebrating the past, theUniversity received the largest privatedonation in its history. The presentationof $2.5 million dollars in endowment fundsfrom The Stephen S. Steeves Foundationin memory of Stephen and Ella Steeves notonly expresses great confidence in thefuture of ABU, but helps to build that futureas well. (Please see page 3.)

Just as the 55th Anniversary slogan - RichHeritage, Growing Vision suggests, byGod’s grace, ABU has a great futurebecause it is building on a strong past.

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RecognitionABU RECEIVES $2.5 MILLION

ENDOWMENT GIFT

The Stephen S. Steeves Foundationhas played a leading role in helping

Atlantic Baptist University achieve itsdramatic growth over the past decade.Since 1993, the Foundation has given atotal of $944,500 in funding to theUniversity, including a gift of $500,000to the Great Expectations CapitalCampaign, and a gift of $150,000 for thecompletion of the gymnasium; a projectinitiated by a commitment from TheBaptist Foundation. The Stephen S.Steeves Foundation was created byMoncton businessman and Baptistchurch leader Stephen S. Steeves, andcarries on the philanthropic work in thename of Stephen and his wife Ella, bothof whom have gone on to be with theirLord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

During the recent 55th Anniversarycelebrations, Atlantic Baptist Universitywas once again the recipient of a gift fromthe Steeves Foundation. At the GalaFundraising Dinner held at the Universityon Saturday, September 25, 2004, Mr.Ward White, a Trustee of the Foundation,in the presence of the other Trustees,Ralph Black and Jack Stultz, and the threedaughters of Stephen and Ella Steeves,Diana Read, Marlene Read,and Esther White,

presented the University with a $2.5million endowment gift.

“The donation represents the largestprivate sector gift in the University’shistory,” stated Dr. Brian MacArthur,President of ABU. “This gift expressesgreat confidence in the future of ABU.”

The endowment gift represents atremendous investment in three areas ofthe University’s continuing developmentin academics. First, $1,000,000 has beenidentified for the creation of The Stephenand Ella Steeves Scholarship Fund,which will provide thirty new studentscholarships on an annual basis of notless than $1,500 each. Second, $500,000will fund the creation of The Stephen andElla Steeves Faculty Merit Awards andDoctoral Studies and SabbaticalResearch Scholarships. This will bothencourage and enable ABU faculty tocontinue their academic excellence andresearch, but it will also provide themeans to recognize faculty for theirachievements. Third, $1,000,000 hasbeen provided for the creation of theStephen S. Steeves Chair in Business.The Chair will add to the excellence andrecognition of the University’s business

program, raising the profile of an alreadysolid degree option among potentialstudents and faculty.

Atlantic Baptist Universityacknowledges and appreciates thegenerosity of a family who has long beenassociated with the Institution that hasgone through several changes in its fifty-five year history. Whether we speak ofthe United Baptist Bible Training School,Atlantic Baptist College, or AtlanticBaptist University, the names of Stephenand Ella Steeves, and their daughtershave always figured prominently, asstudents, board members, andbenefactors!

The endowment gift speaks of theconfidence and the vision that one family,who benefited from Atlantic BaptistUniversity, now holds for the future ofthe University. This endowment gift hasraised the bar within the philanthropiccommunity; and philanthropists will becurious about the little known Universitythat received such a generous gift fromthe Foundation of a well-known andhighly respected businessman, StephenS. Steeves and his wife, Ella.

By Scott RyderDevelopment Officer

Ward White, Esther (Steeves) White, Gordon Read (’58), Marlene (Steeves) Read (’61),Robert Read, Diana (Steeves) Read (’55), and Dr. Brian MacArthur

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RecognitionNEW MEDIA LAB AT ABU

Communication has been, and alwayswill be, a pillar of human civilization.

This truth has never carried more weightthan in the 21st Century, where theprevalence of information and technologyhas never been greater.

With the boom in information technology,the last half of the 20th Century has beenlabeled theInformation Age. Asthe evolution ofi n f o r m a t i o ntechnology continues,the 21st Century isalready being dubbedthe Digital Age.

Characterized by thedigitization ofinformation forrecording, creating, and disseminating, thisnew age poses significant challenges tostudents of communications.

Christopher Quek, Professor ofCommunication Studies at ABU believesthat the need for Christian influence inCanada’s booming media industry hasnever been greater. He believes that ABUneeds to educate generations of Christ-minded media communicationprofessionals so that they might be the saltand light in an industry that hastremendous and profound influence on theworldview of modern society.

With these things in mind, Quek wrote afunding proposal for a new media lab atABU. His intent for the lab is for it to beused as a teaching facility to provideinstruction in Graphic Communication,Digital Film and Media, plus WEB-basedCommunication.

“The media lab was conceived as anessential component of the CommunicationStudies’ new Media Studies track approvedin the fall of 2003,” says Quek. “The trackwas created in response to the need to keepthe program current in the context of rapidadvancements in communicationtechnology and the pervasiveness of mediain modern society.”

Last spring the Atlantic Baptist Foundationprovided ABU with a $30,000 grant to helpestablish the new media lab, which is nowin full operation.

The Media Lab features the “industrystandard” in audio and visual programs.Students utilize the equipment in classesspecializing in media studies such as

Audio/VisualCommunicationand GraphicCommunication.Plans are also inthe works forclasses in MediaEffects andB r o a d c a s tJournalism.

According toQuek, that program will remain on courseas the Media Studies Track continues todevelop into what may one day be a fullfledged major.

“Our goal is to have a program that targetsthe creative side of media studies; a programthat hopes to generate a fleet of journalists,film makers, advertisers, and creativethinkers equipped for the 21st Century.”

By Matt CrawfordAdmissions Counsellor

“It was the smartest fifteen minutesof my life,” said Tim Frazer, the

recent recipient of the annuallyawarded Harrison McCainScholarship. Over his four years ofstudy at ABU, he will receive a total of$13,500.

Tim, a former resident of BritishColumbia, is a Biblical Studies majorwho plans to work in youth ministry.“Hopefully, I will learn to do ministrybetter now that I am here,” he said.He and his wife are currently involved

MCCAIN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED

THE GRADUATING

CLASS OF 2004FALL CONVOCATION

BACHELOR OF ARTSENGLISH (HONOURS)

Jennifer Lynn Carson

BACHELOR OF ARTSORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT

David D. BlackShelley Cameron-Milton

Tracey Anne ComeauMathieu Doiron

Jocelyn M. GagnonNoreen Martin

Adeline R. MatchettMarie A. Walsh

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

Diane R. O’BlenisLeila Elizabeth Paddock

Ribbon cutting ceremonyfor ABU’s new media lab

in building ayouth ministryin Shediac.

Tim wasmarried at ayoung age andhe believes this made him uniqueamong all the other applicants. He said,“The scholarship was a blessing. I feelGod has put us here for this time.”

By Cory Fevens3rd year English and Psychology

Jennifer Carson receiving her degree fromDr. Ralph Richardson, Chancellor

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Atlantic Baptist University has addedanother club team to its athletics

program. In the fall of 2005, ABU willbegin play in the Canadian IntercollegiateBaseball Association(CIBA), which is the topuniversity baseballleague in the country.ABU’s Blue Tide will playa 16 game regular seasonschedule against theirfour Atlantic conferenceopponents, UNBCougars, Saint Mary’sHuskies, DalhousieTigers, and the University College ofCape Breton Capers.

“This is another great step forward forABU athletics,” says David Cook, ABUAthletics Director. “It will attract newstudent athletes to the university whowant to continue to play competitive ball

Student Life

ABU JOINS EXPORT PARTNERING PROGRAM

It was a global event on October 15thwhen ABU’s Department of Business

Administration officially joined theExport Partnering Program, expandingthe horizons of ABU business studentswith an opportunity to work ininternational business.

The Export Program will allow a teamfrom ABU to work with the New EnglandStates market towards the developmentof an entire entry plan for export.

“This is a giant step for ABU,” saidRobert MacDonald, Assistant Professorof Business Administration. “It is animportant step in our developmentbecause it gives us an opportunity towork with agencies outside of ourselves...and it helps raise communityawareness and gives us an opportunityto show the quality and caliber of ourstudents.”

The students will act as consultants,working with “The Chef’s Group,” a New

ABU ACCEPTED INTO CIBAABU WELCOMED RBC OLYMPIAN

Sprint KayakerKaren Furneaux

As part of the ABU Wellness Program,RBC Olympian, Karen Furneaux visitedABU to talk to the students aboutpursuing their dreams.

ACAAATHLETE OF THE MONTH

Sarah Haines

Congratulations is extended toABU’s Blue Tide soccer striker,Sarah Haines who was awardedwith the ACAA Athlete of theMonth for October.

England company based out ofFredericton, which includes a rent-a-chefoperation and a catering division.

The Program is a joint partnership withthe International BusinessEntrepreneurship Center (IBEC) of theUniversity of New Brunswick and theAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency(ACOA).

Dr. John Pankratz, who has a great dealof experience in Canada’s industries, willbe the ABU team’s faculty advisor. Hecommented, “Students will be able togain real hands on experience. It is justas if they were in the workforce. You learnan awful lot if you go out there and doit.”


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into the fall after their regular summerseasons have finished. This program willhelp strengthen ABU’s athletics programand will increase local community

awareness of thequality programsthat we are buildinghere at theuniversity.”

The Blue Tide teamwill play their homegames at KiwanisPark and theUniversite dé

Moncton field. ABU is also a part of theAtlantic Colleges Athletic Association(ACAA) in three sports—men’s andwomen’s basketball and women’s soccer.The club teams consists of men’s soccer,men’s and women’s indoor soccer, andmen’s and women’s volleyball.

Bill Martin, CIBACommissioner

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Alumni Homecoming

RekindledAlumni & Friends

Mr. Earl & Mrs. Millie Morrison

Dr. Gary LeBlanc honoured for 33

years of service

Alumnus Mrs. Wanda (Emke) Jones (’02 )

MC’d the Gala Dinner

Mrs. Jessie & Dr. Sam Mikolaski chatting with Dr. Ralph (’64)& Mrs. Berys Richardson at the Faculty/Staff Brunch

Mrs. Marlene (Steeves) (’61)& Mr. Gordon Read (’58)

Dr. Jim Murray, Mrs. Roberta (Stuart)Murray, and Dr. Brian MacArthur

Guests at Saturday’s Family BBQ

Mrs. Ramona (Wagner) Mitchell (’66)honoured for 33 years of service

Mr. John Martin (’83)

Guests at the SMT Reunion Concert

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Alumni Homecoming

Friendshipsat Homecoming 2004

International Students at

SMT Reunion Concert

Mrs. Elaina (Newman) (’60) & Mr. Jack Willett (’65)

visiting with Dr. John & Mrs. Jane Weiler

Dr. Ralph Richardson (’64) honoured for

33 years of service

Dr. Douglas Mantz honoured for27 years of service

Presentation of $2.5 million byMr. Ward White

Friends from the 50’s at the SMTReunion Concert

Mr. Eric & Mrs. Jean (Brinton) Smith (’54) andMrs. Marion Knowles

55th Anniversary registration table

Mr. Mark & Mrs. Catherine (Don) Mitton withDr. Brian MacArthur during President’s Circle

Mr. Paul Thompson (’80)

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Alumni ConnectionsREFLECTIONS OF AN ALUMNUS

The recent 55th anniversary of ABU wasa time for many of us who have had a

connection to the school to reflect uponwhere the school was, where it is now, andwhere it is going. As an alumnus (B.A. inBiblical Studies, class of 1987) I was ableto visit the place where I spent fouryears of my life, and to reflectupon these things with sev-eral other alumni and formerprofessors.

For me to attend ABC to re-ceive an education meant trav-eling from my native home ofMontreal. Attending this anniversarycelebration meant traveling from my newand present home in Southern California, amuch longer trek, but again a worthwhileone. This fun-packed weekend proved tobe a time of a tremendous spiritual revivalfor me, even now! Two sentiments staywith me from these days of activity andreflection – thankfulness and encourage-ment.

Why did I leave Montreal for Monctonback in ’83? To receive an education at aChristian university. I originally enteredABC as a major in its now retired musicprogram, but soon switched to a major inBiblical Studies. Many memories todayremind me of “the package” which I re-ceived during these formative years atABC. This package of which I am speak-ing consisted of a top notch and well-rounded education, spiritual discipleship,lifelong friendships, and many unforget-table times both inside and outside of theclassroom. Looking back now upon all ofthese things, I have a spirit of thankful-ness as well as an assurance that my deci-sion and investment in attending AtlanticBaptist College was indeed a wise one.

As I also mentioned, I am very encour-aged by where ABU is today. What en-courages me is the leadership and the di-rection the University is experiencing. Thisgives me confidence that the Lord is con-tinuing to do His work through this insti-tution. It is natural to be concerned aboutyour alma mater in the years following yourgraduation. I am excited by everything from

the growth of the student population, tothe dedication of the faculty, to the com-mitment of those who continue to sacri-fice and support God’s work. Still today Iam particularly encouraged by such thingsas wise leadership, continuing high aca-

demic standards, the student at-tendance of chapel, and out-

reach to the community.

Following my graduationfrom ABC, I moved to Cali-

fornia to continue my edu-cation and to pursue a

Master’s degree (M.A. in Chris-tian Apologetics from The Simon

Greenleaf School of Law, which is now apart of Trinity International University).The reason that I chose this graduateschool from among all others is becauseof the unique content and type of educa-tion that it offers. The good news is that Ifound out that the education that I re-ceived at ABC had well prepared me forhigher learning in a way that I had not ex-pected. At ABC I had a chance to studysuch academic areas as church history, phi-losophy, Hebrew, Greek, and systematicand Biblical theology. I can honestly saythat my undergraduate training preparedme for my graduate training in a way betterthan most of my graduate peers. For this Iwill always remain thankful, both to theLord and to ABC.

Now more than ever a Christian educationand a school like Atlantic Baptist Univer-sity is needed. We are in the age of anintensifying “culture war” where believ-ers must be “salt and light” (Matt. 5:13, 14)by loving people and transforming ourworld for the sake of Christ. In order tofulfill the work of God in these closing daysof history, we must take our task of train-ing and discipling believers seriously. Iam convinced that God has raised up At-lantic Baptist University to play a role inHis work in reaching Canada at this criticaltime. May all of us who know the Saviorwork alongside of ABU in fulfilling the GreatCommission that lies before us.

by Steve Matthews (’87)[email protected]

INTRODUCING YOUR

ON-CAMPUS ALUMNI REP

We’ve heardw h a t

you’ve said andwe value theopinions of ouralumni.

During the pastyear alumni wereinvolved in FocusGroups across theMaritimes. Theintent of these meetings was to re-connect with alumni and solicit theirfeedback on how to best address AlumniRelations at ABU.

The number one response was thatalumni need a contact person at ABU; aperson to whom Alumni couldcommunicate. ABU is responding to thatneed.

Gilda Ryder, Manager of AdvancementPrograms, has been given the addedresponsibility of developing thestrategies to assist us in providingeffective communications with ouralumni. For 21 years Gilda has had theprivilege of seeing many graduates leavethe halls of ABU (UBBTS, ABC). As agraduate of the Class of 1983 and a morerecent graduate of the ALPS program in2003, Gilda has served in manycapacities; she has a deep interest in herfellow grads and welcomes theopportunities to interact with alumni fromboth the old and new campuses.

You are encouraged to contact Gilda [email protected] or call her at 1-888-968-6228. She is looking for yourhelp as she develops a program that willbuild stronger relations between theAlumni and ABU.

By Roland M. Rackham, CFP, CHFC, ACSEVice-President for Institutional Advancement

Gilda Ryder

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Alumni ConnectionsSTUDENTS HELP AN ALUMNUS

STAND ON HER OWN TWO FEET

Imagine hearing that you havecancer. Now imagine

considering yourself cancer freefor 15 years and then discoveringthat a tumour has resurfaced.Shocked? This is exactly whathappened to Kelly Smith Duffet,a former graduate of ABC.

“I was very shocked. It put an endto that sense of freedom fromcancer. Now I don’t know if it’sgone forever.”

In 1998, Kelly was diagnosed witha rare type of bone cancer, which resultedin an amputation below the knee. Thisreoccurance of cancer has caused her toneed a second amputation above the kneeon the same leg.

With the needed prosthetic costing over$15,000, Kelly, a single mother, is facedwith financial challenges. Her resourcesare few since government aid and privatehealth insurance offer very limitedassistance.

However, ABU students are teaming upto help Kelly back on her own two feet.Students have dedicated a Wednesdayafternoon to cleaning student, staff, andfaculty cars for donations, and collectioncontainers have been placed throughoutthe university campus for students todonate willingly. Their goal is to reach aminimum of $2000 for Kelly.

To stimulate interest, Student Union VicePresident, Jeremy McWilliams, offered todye his hair blue and white if the goal ismet. ABU’s own Librarian, IvanDouthwright, has upped the challengeby offering to shave his head if the goalis doubled.

In fact, Ivan is ABU’s connection toKelly and he is the one responsible forinitiating the fundraisers. “Kelly is oneof my former student assistants in thelibrary so the sheer joy of her seeing me

with a shaved head will be an addedbonus,” shared Ivan.

“It was a stretch both academically andphysically but the faith community wasvery helpful at that time,” shared Kellyrecalling her years as a student and themany prayers and words ofencouragement she received.

Faith is still a big part of Kelly’s life. “Ihave a very strong faith and even thoughthis is a difficult time in my life, I know

For more alumni information visit our website atwww.abu.nb.ca

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God has a great plan for me. Myinspiration is to walk again. I’mtired of sitting in thiswheelchair.”

When asked what her first bigstep is going to be afterreceiving her prosthesis, Kellyshared, “Just going for a walkwith my kids, going to the park,doing anything.”

For now, Kelly is thankful forall the help she is receivingfrom many organizations

around the city of Moncton. She wouldalso like to send out a “very heartfeltthank-you” to ABU for supporting herall these years.

“It’s encouraging to know that even asan alumnus you are still remembered andsupported by such a wonderfulinstitution and when I can walk again Iwould like to come out and seeeverybody and thank them personally.”


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Send your news to Gilda (Bagley) Ryder (’83) (’03)Atlantic Baptist University

Box 6004, Moncton, NB E1C 9L7

“It’s encouraging to know that even as an alumnusyou are still remembered and supported by such awonderful institution...”

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Congratulations to Dan and Kirsten(Andersen) Fawcett (’00) on the birth ofZackariah Amos, born on May 15, 2004.

Congratulations to Ken LeBlanc (’01)and Jeremy Demont (’01) founders ofPropertyGuys.com, who won awards forboth the Emerging Business and the Mar-keting categories at the Greater MonctonExcellence Awards which were held inOctober, 2004.

Congratulations to Andrew (’04) andNatasha (Sherwood) Hiltz (’04) on thebirth of their first child, Ellie Grace, bornon June 1, 2004.

Craig and Alyssa (Fillier) Martin (’04)wish to announce the birth of their sec-ond son, Noah Raymond, born on March24, 2004; a new little brother for Elijah (2).

Alumni ConnectionsCLASS NOTES

50’s & 60’s

Leslie Greer (’58), retired from theministry on July 25, 2004. Following histime at UBBTS, Leslie studied at TorontoBible College graduating in 1965. Heand his wife, Norma (Keirstead) (’60),were missionaries to Nigeria during the1960’s and 1970’s. Since the early ’80’s,Leslie has ministered throughout theBaptist Convention of the AtlanticProvinces.

70’s & 80’s

Connie and Ruth (Armstrong) Fair (’70)moved to the Dallas Ft. Worth area in June2004 and are currently in the process ofbuilding a new home. She shares, “TheLord has blessed me because of ABU andthose I have met, taught, and studiedunder at ABU.”

Doug and Joy (McLaughlin) Stafford(’83) wish to announce the birth of their“miracle from God after 18 years of mar-riage,” Micah Samuel Douglas, who wasborn on October 1, 2004.

Susan (Arbeau) Baxter (’85), who is mar-ried to Brian Baxter, pastor of PortColborne Baptist Church in the Niagaraarea, is currently teaching life skills andcomputer courses in literacy for adults.

Marieca (Harris) LeJeune (’86) alongwith her husband Jeff and their two chil-dren, Harrison and Chance, visited ABUwhile vacationing from their home in Ohio.Marieca would love to hear from formerclassmates. She can be reached [email protected].

90’s & 2000’s

Congratulations to Mark and Joy(Bustin) Coffin (’93) on the birth of theirfirst child, Holly Elizabeth, born on May29, 2004.

Réné (’98) and Miriam (Myers)Robichaud (’96) are pleased to announcethe birth of their third daughter, MaiseyRebekah, born on July 8, 2004. She hastwo older sisters, Emily (4) and Naomi (2).

Congratulations to Adam and Nicki(Selig) MacNeill (’97) on the birth oftheir first child, Lauren Claire SeligMacNeill, born on July 19, 2004.

Congratulations to David (’02) and Sa-rah (Smith) Cogswell (’97) on the birthof their second child, Samuel Jacob, bornon June 22, 2004.

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you for youri n t e r v i e wwith aprofessionaladvisor. ABUalso providesto yourchurch ororganization afree EstatePlanning andWill Seminar.

For more information on seminars or for aconfidential interview, contact FernBannister at 858-8970 (Ext.126) or toll freeat 1-888-968-6228.

By Roland M. Rackham,CFP, CHFC, ASCEVice-President of Institutional Advancement

FACULTY AND STAFF UPDATESCongratulations

After 10 longyears of waiting,Blake and ArleneSherrard wel-comed home theiradopted son,Travis Everett James on May 19, 2004.Blake works in the maintenance departmentand Arlene works in finance, as a BusinessOfficer.

Congratulations to Brentand Erica Foster,Registrar’s Assistant, on thebirth of their first child, CalebBrent, born on August 7,2004.

Amy Lean MacArthur (Director of ALPS)successfully completed her Masters inBusiness Administration. The graduationceremony was held on October 21, 2004.

The French Ambassador to Canada re-cently awarded Carol Thorne (’64), Pro-fessor of Modern Languages, Linguistics& Anthropology, the title of Chevalier ofthe Palmes académiques (AcademicAwards) for her contribution to the intel-

lectual and cultural expansion of France inNew Brunswick.

Congratulations to David Cook (’96), for-merly an Admissions Counsellor, who hasaccepted the position of Athletics Direc-tor.

The Biblical Scroll, Interactive StudyBible, which was de-veloped by DavidGraves (’77), Directorof Computer Servicesand Facility Manage-ment, was recently li-

censed for production and distribution byeGames, Inc. eGames, Inc. publishes andmarkets a diversified line of affordable con-sumer entertainment software games.

WelcomeWelcome is extended to several new mem-bers of the ABU team: - J. Sheldon MacLeod - Registrar- Fern Bannister - Assistant for Advance-ment Programs- Matt Crawford (’04) - Admissions Coun-sellor- Dan Pyke (’04) - Admissions Counsellor- Stacie Reck - Assistant Professor of Edu-

From now until the end of February youwill hear as many recommendations for

RRSP products as there are people whoendorse them, but there is one constant toall this information– you can deduct eachinvestment from income.

Have you ever considered what happens toyour estate when you pass away? Theproceeds of this fund (and most otherinvestments) are “deemed to be disposedof, at fair market value,” in other wordsthey will be taxed. This can be deferred,not eliminated, if you are married or have adependent child; but sooner or later youwill owe the “tax man.” If you should dietoday, with no planning and with nospouse (eventually this will happen) andhave, for example $100,000 in a RRSP/RRIF,it would likely cost your estate around

EFFECTIVE ESTATE PLANNING, DEFERRING AND REDUCING TAXES

cation- Edward J. (Ted) Newell - Assistant Pro-fessor of Education- Julie Sutherland - Assistant Professorof English- Penny Humby - Assistant Professor ofBiology- Robert Williams - Professor of Psychol-ogy- Jessica Graves (’04) - Lecturer of En-glish- Melissa Gallant (’04) - Laboratory As-sistant

FarewellFarewell is extended to several valued em-ployees of ABU who have moved on topursue other interests.- Andrea Bishop, formerly the Registrar,has relocated to the Fredericton area.- Reina Green, formerly a professor of En-glish, has accepted an English tenure-trackposition at Mount Saint Vincent Univer-sity.- Gerrie Gallant, formerly the custodian,has left to pursue other interests.- Bob Murray, formerly the Athletics Di-rector, has accepted an Athletics Directorposition at Prairie Bible College.

$48,000. This is money your family or yourcharity will never see.

It would be prudent to seek someprofessional advice to “soften” the effectof this tax. Creating a strategy to “leavethis investment to a charity” could beconsidered in your overall strategy. If younow contribute to a charity or plan to doso, incorporating this strategy into yourestate plan could reduce this tax bill byaround 50 %.

An estate plan is not all about giving itaway; it’s about creating the estate,preserving it and distributing it. Have youlooked at your plan lately? ABU offers, withno obligation, professional advice andassistance to help you answer some ofthose intimidating questions and prepare

Roland Rackham

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ABU

Box 6004Moncton, New BrunswickCanada E1C 9L7

ABUCALENDAR OF EVENTS

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

November 21, 11:00 a.m.Dr. Brian MacArthur speaking at

Jacksonville United Baptist Church.

November 25-27Alumni Basketball Tournament

For more information visitwww.abu.nb.ca

November 28, 11:00 a.m.Dr. Brian MacArthur speaking atRiverview United Baptist Church.

April 30, 10:00 a.m.Alumni Brunch

April 30, 2:00 p.m.Convocation

MARCH/APRIL

December 4, 7:30 p.m.December 5, 2:30 p.m.

Christmas MemoriesMusical/drama presentation

by ABU’s Choir

Tickets available at ABU only$10.00 for adults

$7.00 for students/children

JANUARY/FEBRUARYJanuary 16, 10:45 a.m.

Dr. Brian MacArthur speaking atHillsborough United Baptist Church.

January 23, a.m.Dr. Brian MacArthur speaking at Union

Street United Baptist Church.

February 6 & 7ABU-in-View

Students from grades 10-12 come andexperience university life.

For more information contact LorieWard at (506) 858-8970 or1-888-968-6228 Ext. 106.

February 13, a.m.Dr. Brian MacArthur speaking atKentville United Baptist Church.

The first person to correctly identifythese people will win a prize!

Send your entries to:Atlantic Baptist UniversityAttn: Gilda (Bagley) Ryder

Box 6004Moncton, NB E1C 9L7

Fall 2004 BW Edition

Documents

Transcript of Fall 2004 BW Edition