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We know how important it is to communicate with our alumni family and provide ways to stay in touch with one another. Along with our periodic E-insider, here are a number of ways to connect...
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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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Fall Homecoming Oct. 9-10
Greetings!
Greetings from Grayson! The hallways of KCU are once again  buzzing with excitement as students have returned to campus. We're equally excited about our upcoming Homecoming festivities on October 9th-10th, and hope you'll make plans to join us for some or all of Homecoming Weekend.
Here's an overview of the exciting events planned for the 2009 KCU Fall Homecoming. More details can be found on the alumni page of the KCU website.
Friday, October 9th
Dick Damron Classic Golf Scramble - The event kicks off at 8:00 am at the Hidden Cove Golf Course at Grayson Lake State Park, one of Golf Digest's highest rated public courses. You won't want to miss this great day of fun and fellowship, and a chance to remember a dear friend to Kentucky Christian University. Lunch will be provided on site. All proceeds benefit the Dick Damron Memorial Scholarship Fund, helping KCU students who are pursuing a ministry degree. Details and sign-up information can be found later in this newsletter.
Chapel Celebration - We've moved our Friday chapel to 1:30 in  the afternoon to make it easier for you to join the student body for a time of worship. Paul Williams ('73) will be bringing our message, and Mike Parker ('95) and the Open Door Band will be leading us in worship. Chapel has always been an integral part of life at KCU, and we want you to have the opportunity to come back and experience it all over again.
Music Student Alumni Recital - At 3:00pm, feel free to join us in the Chapel for a music recital featuring the talents of several KCU alumni. This event is being coordinated by Daniel Bell ('05), KCU Professor of Voice.
Alumni & Friends Banquet - Join us at 6:00 pm in Lusby Center's Dick Damron Hall of Champions. Dr. Jeffrey K. Metcalf, KCU's fifth president, will be introduced and entertainment will be provided by special guest alumni soloists. Tickets required; see sign-up form.
Class Reunions - We've set aside space in the McKenzie Student Life Center at 8:00pm for those who are having reunions in years ending in '9' or '4'. Some groups have been very active planning a reunion, but it's not too late to get friends from your class together! Contact the Alumni office for more details.
Late-Knight Pep Rally - For the night owls, join us and the rest of the KCU student body as we start a new tradition with our homecoming bonfire. In addition to the bonfire we'll have a smaller fire for roasting, and all the marshmallows necessary for a great time of family fun! We will also be entertained by a professional fireworks display so you won't want to miss the fun. It all starts at 9:30 pm.
Saturday, October 10th Breakfast Forums - Join us at 8:00 am for breakfast with other alumni and current students. Sign up for the breakfast that fits you best - Ministry, Music, Business, Education, Social Work/Counseling Psych, Nursing, or Arts & Humanities. Each breakfast will feature a presenter on a topic related to that field, and a chance to hear more about what's going on in each area. Great opportunity to network with other alumni in your field or area of emphasis. Tickets required; see sign-up form.
Special Saturday Chapel - We'll gather together at 9:30am in the Chapel for another time of celebration with Mike Parker and the Open Door Band, and a final challenge from Paul Williams.
Football Game & Tailgate Party - The KCU Knights will play Georgetown College at 1:00 pm at South Point (OH) High School Field (30 min. from KCU Campus). Join us beginning at 11:30 for a fun-packed tailgate party at the stadium preceding the game. There will be plenty of hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill and live music from some of KCU's very own. Tickets required; see sign-up form.
Join us at Homecoming 2009 for a time of fun, fellowship and support of our beloved KCU and students. To register, print, complete and return the sign-up form found here, or click here to register online. Registering by September 30th will help us plan appropriately for a terrific weekend! Serving Him,
Larry Marshall
Alumni Relations |
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KCU Inaugurates Fifth President |
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Dr. Jeffrey K. Metcalf officially became the fifth President in the history of Kentucky Christian University during Inauguration ceremonies on August 26th. Joining us for this historic moment in KCU history were many family, friends, alumni, current students, faculty and staff, and a host of delegates from other Restoration Movement Colleges and Universities as well as otherIinstitutions of higher learning.
Pictured above is Mr. Ken Perkins, III, Chair of the KCU Board of Trustees, Dr. Keith P. Keeran, fourth President of the University, and Dr. Metcalf, during the passing of the Presidential Medallion. (Photo courtesy Matt Sawyer, '85 KCU Alum)
Dr. Metcalf's Inaugural Address is available in manuscript form on the Knightline website. All alumni and friends of the University will benefit from reading his words and are encouraged to take a few moments to download and read this important message. |
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New Alumni Website Continues to Grow |
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 Trying to find that old classmate that you've lost touch with after all these years? Chances are, they're trying to find you, too! KCU now has an online forum for alumni where you can easily find & keep up with one another. It's a place where you can connect, find friends old & new, and keep up with old classmates. It's a friendly, easy-to-use forum where you can interact with fellow alumni, network with others from your field of work, or simply share photos of your college days, your kids or grandkids, or anything you like!
Joining is easy! Sign up by going to knightline and follow the easy steps. Knightline is only available for KCU alum to both stay in touch with each other and to keep current with all that's going on at your Alma Mater. After you sign up, you'll get an approval email, and you're in! Knightline will serve as sort of an online directory as well, so you can find others and they can find you. But it's only useful if you sign up and use it. So click the link and join us at KCUKnightline.com! |
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Knights Football Is Underway! |
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For a large number of us, it still might seem a little unusual to mention the phrase "KCU Football." But it's here, and it's the real deal! Why not take a road trip to catch the Knights this season as they continue to pave their way in the Mid-South Conference. There are a number of games and locations to choose from on the schedule, and hopefully there's a game near you!
If you're not able to attend a game, you can follow the action online at www.wgohwugo.com as Tim Carper and Mic Marshall (both KCU Alums) cover every game on the KCU Sports Radio Network. Click any of  the following links for more info on this year's KCU Football Knights! Come Tailgate With Us!
The Alumni office is planning at least two tailgate parties for alumni and friends. The first is during Homecoming on Oct. 10th (details above). The second is November 14th in Angola, IN as the Knights take on Trine University. Dr. Metcalf will be joining us for this road trip, and would love a chance to meet with you, answer questions, and share some pre-game grub. Watch for more details, but if you're in striking distance of northeastern Indiana, circle the date and plan to join us! |
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Faith Promise 2009-2010 @ KCU |
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 Faith Promise has been a long-standing tradition on the campus of Kentucky Christian University. We're thrilled to announce that it is alive and well among the student body, faculty and staff. This past week, our campus family welcomed Tommy and John Thomas Oaks for a week of challenge and inspiration, under the heading Make Him Famous, our theme for this year which is taken from Isaiah 26:8. Through God's leading, our campus family pledged an amazing $56,903 to world missions! This year, the KCU community will be partnering with the Hands & Feet project in Haiti, Nate & Whitney Hutchison in their church-planting efforts in New Zealand, a Good News Productions project in Myanmar, and a partnership with Team Expansion. Each of our missions partners has a unique KCU alumni connection. Pray for us as we strive to not only meet our goal, but see God stretch our students through our Faith Promise efforts.
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Dick Damron Classic Golf Scramble Oct. 9th |
 Here's your chance to play one of Kentucky's premiere courses and support KCU students in honor of a dear friend to KCU and the Grayson area. This scramble event kicks off at 8:00 am at Hidden Cove Golf Course at Grayson Lake State Park, one of Golf Digest's highest rated public courses. You won't want to miss this great morning of fun and fellowship. A complimentary lunch will be provided following the tournament, and lots of prizes will be awarded. Proceeds from the Dick Damron Memorial Golf Classic will go toward the Dick Damron Scholarship Fund, helping students at KCU who are pursing ministerial degrees.
Click here for a downloadable registration form, or register online by clicking here.
Interested in being a sponsor? Get sponsorship information by clicking here.
PLEASE NOTE: A registration form was mailed to all Alumni containing an incorrect date for the Golf Scramble of September 5. The correct date is October 9.
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Dr. Wineland Announces Holy Land Trip |
Interested in a guided trip to the Holy Land with one of KCU's  professors? Dr. John Wineland, professor of history and archaeology, is planning a trip during Spring Break, March 20-29, 2009.
Dr. Wineland will guide the trip, explaining the archaeology, history, and Biblical connections at each site, along with a local guide and a private bus that has worked with him on several other trips. Sites that will be visited include: Jerusalem, Bethlehem (pictured), Capernaum, (boat ride on the Sea of Galilee), Masada, Caesarea, Mt. Carmel, Qumran, Jericho, Mt. Nebo, Cana, Nazareth, Jerash, and Petra.
Both undergraduate and graduate credit is available for the trip if interested. Want to know more about this terrific opportunity? Contact Dr. Wineland directly with your inquiries. Watch for more details in the next Alumni E-letter. |
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KCU Partnership with Kroger |
 Announcing a great new way to invest in the educating of students for Christian service and leadership.
Now a portion of every dollar you spend for food, pharmacy, gasoline and other merchandise at Kroger and their affiliate stores can be used to support the education of KCU students! This new and exciting program costs you nothing.
- Click here for more details about this exciting new program.
- Apply online for the Kroger-KCU Frequent Shopper Reward Program
- Download the Kroger-KCU Frequent Shopper Reward Program Brochure
If you have questions or need further information, please contact Larry Monroe, V.P. of University Advancement. | |
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If you have suggestions or comments about the E-insider, don't hesitate to pass them along. In the meantime, we would love to have you visit. Homecoming would be a great time to come back to campus to both rekindle the memories and reconnect with old friends. We want you to be proud of your alma mater, and feel confident that once you get to know us 'all over again,' you'll be impressed with all that is going on here in the foothills.
This is a critical time in our history, and our Alumni family is more important than ever. We need your support, both financially and through constant and fervent prayer. And we need you to send us young men and women as God raises us the next generation of Christian leaders.
Please keep in touch. Take a minute to join Knightline, and let us know what's going on in your world. Larry Marshall
Kentucky Christian University
Director of Alumni Relations |
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