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| Donor Gives to UVF Gymnasium Renovations |
On March 31, the University of Valley Forge (UVF) was presented with a generous donation of $400,000 by university alum and longtime friend, Rev. Robert Glass '57 and his wife Rosalin. The donation will go toward gymnasium renovations in support of UVF athletics.
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| Update on the Student Center Expansion |
UVF is happy to announce that donations for the expansion of The Anvil Student Center continue to arrive! Just this past month, alumnus and longtime friend Rev. Robert Glass '57, and his wife Rosalin, showed their support for UVF and its mission by presenting two generous donations. After presenting President Don Meyer with a check for gymnasium renovations, Glass surprised the campus with a second donation of $2,250 for the Anvil Student Center expansion project. Thanks to a generous $250,000 gift-matching pledge by long-time UVF benefactors Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cardone Jr., all donations will be matched on a 2:1 basis!.
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Professor Kathleen Terragnoli Announces Retirement
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After nearly 40 years of faithful commitment and service at UVF, Assistant Professor Kathleen Terragnoli, "Miss T" as she is endearingly known on campus, recently announced her retirement from the university. At the completion of the spring 2016 semester, Terragnoli will step down from her position in the Department of Arts and Sciences to enjoy academic retirement. In her retirement, she will give her time to support one of her other passions: missions. Look for more about Terragnoli in The Forge 2016 annual magazine.
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Garretson Family Continues to Serve and Trust in God
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The Garretson family's testimony truly brings to light the providence and sovereignty of the God they serve. Throughout their trials, Rob, Laura and their three children were able to consistently put their faith in the Lord, and in so doing, they continue to work for and serve the kingdom of God.
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UVF Student Becomes Board Member of Daycare Center
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Many students at UVF are ambitious and driven when it comes to impacting the community. Rebekah Rosenberg, a senior majoring in early childhood education, has recently been appointed to the board of the Phoenixville Area Children's Learning Center. The center focuses on making great strides in early childhood education and care in order to serve the families of Phoenixville. As a student representative, Rosenberg plays a significant role in helping this center continue to grow.
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UVF Students Author Latest Curtain Call Musical
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The University of Valley Forge is no stranger to excellent talent, and this year's featured musical, "I Am Not a Robot," is a perfect example of the student body's abilities to unite their talents and create a collaborative project.
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Meyer Speaks at Local Author Series
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In the spirit of leadership and giving back to the community, common themes at UVF, President Meyer spoke about his book on leadership at the Local Author Book Talk series at the Phoenixville Library.
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Student-Athlete Receives NCCAA Recognition
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Last month the NCCAA National Office named UVF basketball player Devin Williams the Men's Basketball NCCAA Division II Student-Athlete of the Week. Williams, a junior, led the Patriots to a 3-0 week and captured the NCCAA Mideast Region Championship. He averaged 16.33 points per game, 1.33 rebounds per game and two assists per game. For his efforts, he was named the March tournament's MVP. This season, Williams scored 375 points, averaged 12.9 ppg, 2.6 rpg, totaled 51 steals and shot 76 percent from the free throw line.
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A Trip for Musicians and Historians
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UVF students and faculty embarked on an enriching journey to Italy where they were touched by the culture, history and the special people they encountered. God truly directed their steps, from Milan to Rome and many towns in between.
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20th Annual UVF Alumni & Friends Reunion Luncheon
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Big thanks go out to those alumni and friends who joined us for fellowship and to celebrate the past, present and future of the university in February in Lakeland, Florida, for the 2016 Annual Alumni & Friends Luncheon.
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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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Have You Registered for the Patriot Classic 2016?
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UVF Summer Camp for Young Musicians
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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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Belcher, Jim. Deep Church. InterVarsity Press, 2009.
In the postmodern culture of today, the church finds conflict when trying to engage the culture but not lose its main mission that Christ has for the church. The church today has conflict within itself; emerging vs. traditional views. In "Deep Church: A Third Way Beyond Emerging and Traditional," author Jim Belcher goes off of C.S. Lewis' term "deep church" which he used to describe the body of believers committed to Mere Christianity. Belcher's perspective takes "Deep Church" as a third way which combines tradition and culture. He presents both sides of the emerging and traditional views but encourages readers to "look beyond the extremes and go deep." Belcher wrote this book to address the concerns of emerging and traditional church views held between evangelicals. "Plumb the depths of Christianity in a way that neither rejects our postmodern context nor capitulates to it. Instead of veering to the left or the right, go beyond the extremes - and go deep." The heart of it all must be Christ and His church.
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