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Volume 180: February 2016
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Professor Malcolm Brubaker Announces Retirement
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After 33 years of devotion and academic service at the University of Valley Forge (UVF), Professor Malcolm Brubaker, Ph.D., has announced his retirement. At the completion of the spring semester, Brubaker will step down from his tenure with the Church Ministries program to enjoy retirement alongside his wife, who herself will retire at the end of this year. He plans to enjoy more time with his children and grandchildren, and will focus on continued research and writing in the field of AG missions history. Look for more about Brubaker in The Forge 2016 annual magazine.
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University of Valley Forge Alumni Directory
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The UVF Alumni Association is working on the upcoming alumni directory to be released this summer. UVF has partnered with Harris Connect, a company that specializes in collecting alumni contact and biographical information, to augment existing contact information as well as update alumni records. The finished directory will be available for purchase in print form only. You are encouraged to update and verify existing contact information for the directory. Unless otherwise informed, Harris Connect will publish your existing contact information in the directory but will not sell or release it to other organizations. Deadline to update information or purchase a directory is Feb. 29.
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20th Annual UVF Alumni & Friends Reunion Luncheon
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The 20th Annual UVF Alumni & Friends Luncheon will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at Victory Church in Lakeland, Florida.
Hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Meyer, this annual luncheon attracts alumni and friends nationwide. If you are able, please plan to attend an informational Planned Giving presentation at 9 am. Those who are interested in a one-on-one meeting with a planned giving consultant may schedule an appointment being held between 10-11:30 am. Enjoy a time of fellowship with old and new friends at 11 am, followed by a luncheon and special program at noon. Lunch is complimentary.
Please call the Office of Development at 610.917.1414 before Feb. 12 for more information or to RSVP for the luncheon, as well as schedule an appointment to meet with the planned giving consultant. We hope to see you there!
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Send Your Alumni Updates for The Forge Magazine 2016
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Please send your news about a marriage, the birth or adoption of a child, promotions, additional degrees, ministry changes and personal accomplishments for inclusion in The Forge 2016 annual magazine. Not only will fellow alumni share in knowing what is happening in your life since attending UVF, but faculty and friends will also share in the joy of reading your good news. Those announcing new babies will receive a UVF baby bib!
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Clarkson Leads in Global Poverty Solutions Conversation
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Business Professor Bill Clarkson, Ph.D., was invited to the 2016 PovertyCure Latin America Consultation in Guatemala from January 21-24. He spoke about his latest case study and changing the economic methodology from aid to enterprise.
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Alumni Couple Will Teach in Japan
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UVF rejoices with two alumni, Caleb '12 and his wife Kelly (Tierney) '15 Anderson who have accepted a two year position to serve as English teachers at a Christian school in Tamura, Japan. Caleb has been a positive addition to UVF's finance team for the last three years.
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Meyer Featured in Chester County Online Publication
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VISTA Today is an online publication that features the commercial, cultural and community assets of Chester County, the county in which UVF is located. In Ken Knickerbocker's interview with President Don Meyer, Ph.D., Meyer speaks candidly about the events from his life as a young boy growing up on a farm to the influences that redirected him to seek a role in ministry in this Feb. 5 article.
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The Ripple Effect of Second Chances
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UVF alumus William Reyes '97, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 15, 2015. His former troubled past and a possible prison sentence brought him in front of a court judge who gave him a second chance to turn his life around. With that chance, Reyes dedicated his life to God and serving others.
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Patriots Basketball Teams Travel to Oklahoma
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The UVF men's and women's basketball teams recently competed in the Hudiburg Tip-Off Classic held in Moore, Oklahoma. The tournament took place on Jan. 7-9. The teams exhibited tremendous character as they persevered to rise up as leaders on and off the court.
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The UVF Athletics Department will be running a soccer camp for youth, ages 6-13, during the week of July 11-15, 2016. The camp will focus on fundamental skills and tactics and will be run by the UVF men's soccer coach, Vernon Dorsey. Half-day, full-day and overnight options are available for your camper. For more details, visit uvfpatriots.com. You can also contact Coach Dorsey by email or call 610.917.1443.
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A Chance to Support Patriot 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.
If you are interested in receiving the Patriots 5 Club newsletter, send us an email to subscribe.
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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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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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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 University of Valley Forge 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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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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Leadership Tools by Dr. Don Meyer
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Davis, James O. What To Do When The Lights Go Out. Cutting Edge International, 2010.
Unexpected disappointments, grief, trials, setbacks, loss; these are all experiences that none of us wish to encounter, but unfortunately we do. When we come across these moments in our life it is easy to listen to that hopeless voice asking, "Where is God?" or "Why does this have to happen to me?" Amidst these circumstances hope can seem like an unattainable state of being. Dr. James O. Davis addresses these tumultuous seasons of our lives and offers hope in his book "What To Do When the Lights Go Out." Davis takes the reader on a journey from a disheartened perspective to that of renewed hope and vision. This is an excellent read for any encountering a dark season of their life or anyone looking to encourage someone else in their faith. Davis' hope-filled and Scripturally supported book will encourage you through your darkest of times and teach you how to walk with a healthy and godly perspective.
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