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Volume 165: September 2014
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University of Valley Forge New Name Celebration;
New Name, Same Mission
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Valley Forge Christian College officially changed its name to the University of Valley Forge on Sept. 16, 2014. The campus celebrated this historic milestone with a memorable chapel service and a campus-wide lunch.
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Join UVF for Homecoming 2014
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The first homecoming as the University of Valley Forge is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for October 20-25 with the main events held on Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25, 2014. Join other alumni who will return to campus to reconnect, celebrate and reminisce.
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Department of Behavioral Sciences New Chair
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UVF welcomes back Debra Brown, D.Min., who rejoined the faculty this fall as the Department of Behavioral Sciences chair and director of the Social Work program. Her wide-ranging career and passion for helping people drives her to empower and encourage college students in pursuit of their careers.
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New Assistant Professor of Intercultural Studies
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Rev. Donald Cartledge joined the UVF campus this fall. He serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Intercultural Studies and as a new missionary-in-residence. First-hand experience from years in Chile and Costa Rica as a missionary will help him teach students the importance of recognizing and effectively crossing cultural boundaries to teach others about God.
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Rev. Gayle Brostowski '85 Remembered
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After a three-year battle with cancer, Rev. Gayle Brostowski '85 went to her heavenly home on Friday, Sept. 12, 2014. Brostowski was featured this year in UVF's 2014 Annual Magazine. The university wanted to share her story and dedication to her alma mater.
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Douglas Presents at International Conference
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Department of Church Ministries Chair Jerome Douglas, Ph.D., presented a paper discussing Old Testament literature at the 2014 Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) International Meeting on July 8, at the University of Vienna, in Austria.
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Alumni: Order Your UVF Diploma Today!
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As we continue to transition all items to our new name, we are offering alumni replacement diplomas with the University of Valley Forge name and seal inscribed. You can download and print the PDF request form from your computer, and mail it to the Office of the Registrar. The replacement fee has been reduced to only $20 until June 30, 2015! Standard diploma size is 8"x10" and will be signed by President Don Meyer. Please allow 6-8 weeks for processing. To order, print the PDF order form.
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Men's Patriots Basketball Preview
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The new athletics logo painted on the refinished basketball court floor has many Patriots fans thrilled for the coming season, as they look forward to an era of unmatched success - with full NCAA Division III membership anticipated this year. In response to that excitement, the Department of Athletics has released the official men's basketball schedule for this season.
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National Fine Arts Festival 2014
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The National Fine Arts Festival (NFAF) is a youth discipleship tool of the Assemblies of God, with which the University of Valley Forge (UVF) is affiliated. According to the General Council of the Assemblies of God, the competition is designed to help thousands of high school students "discover, develop and deploy their ministry gifts." In early August, the Office of Admissions led a team of students and staff to NFAF in Columbus, Ohio, hoping to introduce prospective students to UVF.
As students visited the UVF information booth and recorded music in the mobile Media Command Center, the team focused on helping high school students learn more about the university and all it has to offer. Thanks to the team's efforts, over 1,200 inquiries were collected.
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On November 7-9, 2014, the University of Valley Forge (UVF) will host the annual piano sale in the Flower Chapel, featuring Yamaha pianos. The university entered into a partnership with Menchey Music a few years ago. As a result, UVF hosts the company's annual county sale and in return, is provided with new pianos for students' use. This event is by appointment only.
As part of the sale, Yamaha combines the practice pianos with inventory from their stores and factories. If any practice pianos are sold, Yamaha replaces them with new ones. This is a tremendous blessing for our music department because it receives quality pianos at no additional cost to the students or the university. If you are in the market for a piano or interested in instrumentation, be sure to come support this fantastic partnership. Make an appointment.
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Shop for your Amazon purchases at www.smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases to UVF. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know ... same products, same prices and same service.
Use your existing Amazon account at www.smile.amazon.com, enter Valley Forge Christian College as your charity, and start shopping. It's as easy as that! Prime members will still receive the same benefits. Shop while you donate at no cost to you. When you shop, Amazon gives!
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 We sincerely thank you for considering UVF as a recipient of your generosity. Your gift truly matters and inspires others to give. Your contribution will help UVF equip students to be leaders in the church and in the world through education and spiritual formation. You can read about giving opportunities at UVF by going to valleyforge.edu/give where you can make your donation online. Thank you for faithfully lifting up UVF in prayer. Your support, both spiritual and financial, will ensure that UVF's light will shine brightly for years to come.
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The Conference Center at Valley Forge
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 The Conference Center at Valley Forge is an integral part of UVF, providing conference and overnight accommodations to individuals, organizations and churches in a beautiful setting. Priced at reasonable rates, this property is also available to visitors, students, faculty, staff and friends coming to the area for personal or college-related events such as open house, homecoming and commencement. Located four miles from the UVF campus, The Conference Center at Valley Forge offers exceptional customer service and amenities. All guest rooms include a private bath and can accommodate multiple people.
The grounds and facilities provide the perfect setting to meet, learn and collaborate in one of our nine meeting rooms. The property and its ballroom also serve as a scenic backdrop for weddings and other social functions. Team-building opportunities and group activities include a ropes course, zip line, pool, campfire hearth and game room. All catering and AV resources are available onsite.
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Make A Lasting Impact On UVF
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 Transform lives, reach your financial goals and make a lasting impact on UVF. Planned giving can make it happen. A variety of charitable options allow you to make a significant gift to UVF and reach future financial goals for you and your family. Options include: charitable remainder trust, endowment, charitable gift annuity and donor advised fund. For information on how your gift can benefit UVF, contact:Dr. Dan Mortensen Executive Vice President and Vice President of Development 610.917.1412 | dwmortensen@valleyforge.edu |
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Leadership Tools by Dr. Don Meyer
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Heath, Chip and Heath, Dan. "Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die." Random House, 2007.
"Without vision, the people perish" (Proverbs 29:18). Leadership. Vision. Progress. Effective communication. Putting these all together is an art that most of us can improve in no matter what our vocation. The key is finding the techniques and qualities which enable the ideas to stick more effectively so that your organization can move forward.
Chip and Dan Heath have discovered six key qualities to help communicate ideas in a stickier way. In their book "Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die," the authors highlight and apply their own research along with other's in a creative and interesting way which inspires and enlightens any reader who is searching to improve their communication techniques. They use stories which showcase their theories as well as thoroughly explain each vital point ranging from an idea's unexpectedness to its emotional connectivity. Whether a CEO of a booming company, church leader or stay-at-home mom, there are applicable lessons to be gleaned from these pages.
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