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NEW KCU Promotional Video "Where Education and Ministry Connect"
We're thrilled to finally have our brand-new KCU promo video. This DVD is a beautifully produced 10-minute overview of all KCU has to offer. You can view the segments on the Kentucky Christian University Alumni page on Facebook, and soon each segment will be live at kcu.edu. Interested in a DVD to show to a missions team, church, or prospective student? Contact the Alumni office at alumni@kcu.edu and we'll get one into your hands!
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Got Twitter?
Do you Twitter? It's a fun way to get ongoing updates from friends, favorite personalities, and now your favorite university! Click the Twitter logo below to go to the KCU Alumni Twitter page; get signed up by putting in your cell number (make sure to get your phone verified), and get ocassional 'tweets' designed especially for KCU alumni. It's a great, quick & easy way to keep you posted on what's going on around the Stately Halls! (Keep in mind, we're still learning the ropes, so we may ask for some feedback from you about how its working. And we promise to keep the 'tweets' to a minimum and not be a nuisance!) |
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For Prospective Students
Saturday, April 25 |
The faculty, staff, and students at Kentucky Christian University would like to invite you to Breakthrough and experience the difference. Learn more about life at KCU, academic programs, and financial aid. Come and discover why KCU is different!
Click here to register and view schedule
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Are you on Facebook? It's a fantastic way to stay in touch with friends and fellow classmates from KCU. Click the link above to go to the NEW KCU Alumni page, and while you're there click the 'Become A Fan' tab. If you're not signed up, try it!
And while you're checking out our FaceBook page, make sure to view the clips from our new promotional video!
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KCU is also on LinkedIn, the fast-growing career networking site. If you have a profile set up, be sure to join the Kentucky Christian University group. Not on LinkedIn? Click the logo above and get started. It's free, easy to use, and a very beneficial tool. And you never know what old friends you might find along the way!
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KCU Celebrates Her 90th Birthday!
Greetings!
We've come a long way since our humble beginnings as "Christian Normal Institute" in 1919. We've been through two name changes - to "Kentucky Christian College" in 1944 and to our current "Kentucky Christian University" in 2004. And though the name of the institution may have changed over the years, KCU remains unwaveringly committed to its mission of educating students for Christian leadership and service in the Church and in professions throughout the world.
What do the next 90 years look like for Kentucky Christian University?  The answer to that may be hard to predict. But we're convinced that God will continue to use this great institution to prepare Kingdom workers that will greatly influence the generations to come.
As an Alumnus of KCU, we hope you will link arms with us as we continue to follow God's leading for the future of our alma mater. We are thrilled to have such terrific Alumni, and we can't thank you enough for your willingness to be ambassadors for this unique school through which we share a common bond.
Serving Him,
Larry Marshall
Alumni Relations |
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Some Habits Are Hard To Break |
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Kentucky Christian University Women's Basketball Coach Ron Arnett has made history. The 61-year old Arnett won his 11th national championship with KCU this season, surpassing John Wooden as the all-time leader in national championships by any college basketball coach at any level. Wooden won 10 national titles in 29 years of coaching, including 7 in a row at UCLA from 1967-1973.
Arnett has led the Lady Knights to national championships in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2009. The Lady Knights have also been the national runner-up four times under Arnett's direction. He is 484-133 (78%) in his 18 seasons as head coach.
The Lady Knights won this year's national title on their home floor, knocking off #2 seed Southwestern Christian University (Bethany, OK) 70-62 in the national title game. "Coach Arnett has had an incredible run", commented KCU Athletic Director Rick Cooper. "His commitment to excellence, however, is not just evident by his 11 national championships or his 6 "National Coach Of The Year" awards. Like Coach Wooden, Coach Arnett has always demanded excellence in the classroom, and he has always placed a high premium on the character of his girls. He is worthy of recognition for his work both on and off the court."
The Lady Knights compete in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division II. In his career, Arnett is an astounding 330-10 (97%) against NCCAA II opponents.
Congratulations to Coach Arnett and the 08-09 Lady Knights!
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Every Church In 2009 Initiative |
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"The partnership between the University and the local church is vital to the health and well-being of our Christian movement and our mutual commitment to the Great Commission." - Dr. Keith Keeran
The Office of Church Relations is well on its way in the President's "Every Church in 2009" campaign. This initiative has the goal of making a KCU visit to all our supporting churches in the course of the year. Thus far, we have over 100 churches that have been visited or are scheduled for a visit (and several pending)! KCU representatives are available to preach the word and meet with your missions and leadership teams.
To inquire about the schedule of church visits or to arrange one for your church, please contact the Church Relations Office at 606.474.3127 or vmarshall@kcu.edu. We are eager to update our congregations on the current activities of the University and to learn how we can better serve our partner churches.
Did you know? ... KCU offers $2000 per year in scholarships to qualifying students from Covenant Church Partners? Want more information? Contact Al Serhal, Director of Church Relations at aserhal@kcu.edu. |
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KCU Concert Choir @ Lincoln Center in NYC - April 19th |
 It's no secret that the KCU Concert Choir is good. If you have joined us for the Feast of Christmas or had the opportunity to experience the choir in person at any number of churches or other venues, you know they're good. On April 19th, they have the privilege of performing with live orchestra in the prestigious Lincoln Center. The concert, which will be the first of its kind, will be held in Avery Fisher Hall, home of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Joining the KCU Choir will be the 74-voice choir from East Carter High School, also under the direction of Dr. Mark Deakins, as well as a number of KCU music alumni.
If you happen to be in the region or are looking for a reason to visit New York City, come join us! Click the Lincoln Center picture above for more details about the evening, ticket prices, and additional information about Lincoln Center. |
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Alumni Classic Basketball - April 24th @ CCU |
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The legendary on-court rivalry continues between the men's basketball programs from Kentucky Christian University and Cincinnati Christian University. On Friday, April 24th at 7:30 pm, alumni from the KCU men's basketball program will take on alumni from the CCU men's program. This second-annual event will be held in the gymnasium at Cincinnati Christian University. While both teams host annual alumni games of their own, this is only the second match-up between alumni from the two schools. It will be a regulation game, meaning there will be two 20-minute halves. The game will also have certified officials, so the match-up promises to be quite entertaining.
Immediately following the game will be a reception for KCU Alumni & Friends featuring LaRosa's Pizza, a Cincinnati tradition. Join us for a great night of basketball and a chance to catch up with fellow alumni.
Former players who completed at least one full season of varsity play are eligible to participate. Team size is somewhat limited. Interested Men's Basketball alumni should contact KCU Athletic Director Rick Cooper at (606) 474-3158 for details about participation. Click Here for directions to CCU. |
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Join Us This July at the NACC in Louisville |
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The North American Christian Convention will be held this summer in Louisville, KY, June 30th through July 3rd. The NACC is always a great time to reconnect with friends and be challenged and inspired by great worship and teaching. It's a terrific opportunity to get a glimpse of what God is doing, both here and around the world.
We hope you'll make plans to come. Only able to make it for a day? Wednesday night July 1st is our Alumni & Friends reception during the NACC, and we would love for you to join us as we celebrate our 90th birthday! The reception begins at 8:30 pm in the Kentucky International Convention Center Cascade 'B' Ballroom.
For more information regarding the North American Christian Convention, click here to go to their website. |
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Summer In The Son - Jr. High Challenge |
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 The Summer of 2009 is setting up to be a very exciting year for Summer In the Son and Junior High Challenge. With many great artists such as Switchfoot, Sanctus Real, Hawk Nelson, The Afters, Fireflight, and Stellar Kart, worship led by fellow alumnus Aaron Pelsue, speakers such as Mark Moore, Jim Burgen, Dan Smith (alumnus), Tim Jones, and Steve Daugherty this summer has unlimited potential. This year's theme is "Simple", and our daily themes are "Simply Human, Simply Me, Simply Jesus, Simply Follow, and Simply Go". We would love to have you or your church join us for these exciting events.
As many alumni already know, Summer In the Son and Junior High Challenge can be life altering for the students that attend. If you have any questions or would like more information please visit our website at www.kcuspecialevents.com or contact us at specialevents@kcu.edu. We would love to assist you in any way possible and look forward to hearing from you soon. Brandon Dulaney
Director of Summer In the Son and Junior High Challenge |
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Fall Homecoming Oct. 9-10, 2009 |
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When was the last time you visited the campus of KCU? For many of our alumni, it may have been a number of years. Much has changed on campus, and we would love to invite you to join us for our Fall Homecoming weekend where you can catch up with fellow Alums and reconnect with all that's happening at KCU. We're working hard to put together a terrific weekend experience for you, and we should have some details to announce soon. But in the mean time, go ahead and mark your calendars for the 9th & 10th of October for our KCU Homecoming.
Is it time for your class to have a reunion? We hope you'll consider having your reunion during the Homecoming weekend. We would love to assist you if possible! Email us at alumni@kcu.edu and let us know what you might like to do, which class you represent, etc. As the schedule of events for the weekend is further developed, we'll announce it through the website and the e-letter. Watch for more details about Homecoming 2009! |
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KCU Affinity Partnerships & Alumni Benefits  KCU partners with a few companies and initiatives that provide discounts or benefits to the alumni and employees of Kentucky Christian University. Particular thought is given to services that provide a mutually beneficial relationship - you benefit, and so does KCU. We'll list one of those in each issue of the e-insider, but you can see them any time by clicking here.
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KCU Visa Rewards Card |
 The KCU Rewards VISA Credit Card is a program that will benefit KCU through its alumni and other friends of the University. The program delivers unprecedented benefits:
- Earn 1 point per $1 in retail purchases
- Redeem points for travel or for a wide variety of valuable merchandise
- Receive 1% cash back or for contributions back to KCU in the form of gifts to the Annual Fund or designated scholarships
- Competitive interest rate (APR), including a 0% introductory rate for balance transfers
- No annual fee
- No liability for fraudulent purchases
KCU benefits financially every time an account is opened and then as each card is used for retail purchases. A percentage of every retail dollar comes back directly to KCU.
 BONUS! Enroll and activate your card between now and May 31st and receive a FREE KCU umbrella. Use code 86EA31 in the Offer Code box to take advantage of this free offer.
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If you have suggestions or comments about the E-insider, don't hesitate to pass them along. This is not intended to replace The Voice, and we promise not to crowd your inbox too often. But from time to time, as there are items we want to pass along to you that seem valuable, we'll send out another issue.
Hope it's as beautiful in your part of the world as it is right now in Eastern Kentucky!
For HIS Fame,
Larry Marshall
Kentucky Christian University
Director of Alumni Relations |
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