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Volume 168: December 2014
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Former Student Is Time Magazine's Person of the Year
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Thirty-two-year-old Katie Meyler, a former student of the University of Valley Forge (UVF), is among one of Time magazine's Person of the Year honorees for 2014. Among those honored are five categories of Ebola fighters that include: caregivers, directors, doctors, nurses and scientists.
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Christmas Message from President Meyer
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UVF Worship Leading Programs Named Best of Best
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Two UVF worship leading programs were recognized by the national magazine, Worship Leader. Their Best of the Best 2014 issue highlights similar programs around the country along with top resources and products that influenced services of worship this past year. The University is grateful for this recognition and the dedication of the faculty and staff involved in the programs.
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UVF Celebrates New Flag Addition
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UVF rejoices over alumni, Kasey Smith '07 and his wife, Esther, for their commitment to reach the lost in Guatemala. The couple joined UVF during a chapel service on Nov. 11 to present the 54th flag to hang in the Flower Chapel. Each flag represents a country in which alumni are serving.
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Professors Brown and McCadam Present at NACSW
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Two social work professors from UVF had the opportunity to attend the North American Association of Christians in Social Work annual convention from Nov. 6-9. They co-presented a workshop, reminding social workers that it is important for them to take care of themselves as they take care of others. Eleven UVF social work students also attended the convention to learn from other professionals in their field.
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Christmas at Valley Forge 2014
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UVF celebrated the 2014 Christmas season with an annual concert presented by the Department of Music on Dec. 5-6. Talented students and faculty members were featured throughout the performances, as more than 1,000 guests were inspired and felt the Christmas spirit.
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Tuba Christmas Concert 2014
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The first Tuba Christmas at UVF brought many members of the community to campus for a time of celebration. Approximately 30 tuba players performed in an ensemble as they led the crowd in a sequence of Christmas carols. The joyous event successfully spread Christmas cheer to all who attended.
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Three student-led campus groups hosted UVF's first Amazing Race event on Nov. 8. The event successfully promoted campus community as a dozen participating teams completed obstacle courses and mental challenge games in a friendly competition.
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Two More Successful Shows From Curtain Call
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UVF's drama production club, Curtain Call, creatively and successfully performed two comedic plays this fall semester. UVF students portrayed dynamic characters and animated the stage with their presence. The Krempels Theater venue welcomed one new student actor and bid adieu to two graduating seniors.
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A New Chance to Support UVF Athletics
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The Patriots 5 Club provides an opportunity to sponsor the UVF Athletic Department. As a member, you will pledge your commitment to the development of the athletics program at UVF while receiving valuable benefits. The mission of the club is to enhance the athletic program and student-athlete experience by providing growing resources, quality equipment, expanded facilities and other strategic opportunities in order to prepare individuals for a life of service and leadership in the church and in the world.
Learn more at uvfpatriots.com.
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AGTrust Scholarship Named
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The AGTrust has created, in partnership with the The Alliance for AG Higher Education, the Ralph Riggs Scholarship. The scholarship is available to eligible high school seniors who plan to attend an AG endorsed college or university and who meet the academic and leadership qualifications. Two high school students, a male and female, will be awarded $30,000 over a four-year period; eight one-time scholarships of $5,000 will also be awarded to high school seniors. The Ralph Riggs Scholarship Fund is one of four scholarship/grant programs sponsored by AGTrust.
The application submission deadline is February 17, 2015. Learn more at AGTrust.org.
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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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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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Beamer, Renee. "The Love Triangle." Morgan James Publishing, 2013.
Next to becoming a Christian, marrying Evie a little over 47 years ago was the most important decision as well as the best decision I have ever made. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.
With more than 20 years of wedded bliss, Beamer pours her experience, insights and encouragement into her book "The Love Triangle." Entering into a marriage covenant is nothing less than sacred. She points out the fact that traditional marriage ceremonies take place at the altar pointing to the sacrifices that are being made for each other and for God. As Beamer writes, "A love marked by giving, not getting."
So often today people enter into this covenant looking to all the wrong models of marriage not truly knowing how to face the day-to-day ups and downs of life with their spouse. Beamer highlights Ecclesiastes 4:12 which says, "A chord of three strands is not quickly broken." She also brings to light other couple's stories along their personal road of marriage that help the reader see the inconsistencies and challenges of man and the grace and unchanging state of God."
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