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| Commencement Day Arrives for Class of 2016 |
The University of Valley Forge (UVF) conferred its 77th class, the Class of 2016, on April 29. The day began with a Baccalaureate service in the morning and continued with Commencement in the afternoon.
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Update on the Student Center Expansion Project
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Donations for the expansion of The Anvil Student Center continue to come in! We are grateful to the many alumni and friends who have already donated. We are within reach of our $375,000 goal, which includes a generous matching gift of $250,000 from Michael and Jacquie Cardone. Your help is needed to get us to our goal and would be a huge blessing! You can learn more about the expansion and the gift-matching program on our website.
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It's Not Too Late to Register for the 2016 Patriot Classic
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UVF is pleased to celebrate the 14th anniversary of the Patriot Classic Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 2, at the Kimberton Golf Club. For the past 14 years, golfers, churches, organizations and businesses have come together to raise over $104,000 in scholarships for deserving UVF students. As the Patriot Classic tradition continues, so does the eternal impact of your gift. Each registration and sponsorship does not just pay for a round of golf or the awards dinner; it is a significant investment into the lives of students who will, in a few short years, make a lasting difference in our communities and in the world. Shotgun start at noon; individual golfers are welcome. Non-golfers are welcome to attend the Awards Dinner for $25 per person. Learn more and register now. |
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Book Pneuma and Chosen for Your Church or Ministry
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If your youth group meets on a Sunday evening, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, and would like to book Chosen or Pnuema, there are open dates from June 5-17. Please contact Donna Headlee as soon as possible at 610.917.3954 or DJHeadlee@valleyforge.edu. |
| UVF Professor Recognized for Efforts |
On March 31, the YWCA Tri-County Area organization held its 21st award banquet, Tribute to Exceptional Women. University of Valley Forge's Marianne Modica, Ph.D., was among the dozen women recognized by the YWCA for exceptional leadership and accomplishments.
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Two UVF students ranked in the top 100 virtual competition, the Business Strategy Game. For eight consecutive weeks, Will Toy '16 and Tim Piatt '16 competed against more than 5,900 teams from more than 350 undergraduate and graduate schools around the world and earned a top rank based on their strategic performance.
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UVF Serves Phoenixville Community
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On April 13, 2016, students, faculty and staff participated in the 14th annual Community Service Day, a day the University of Valley Forge loves its neighbors not just with words but also with actions.
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58th Flag Presented in Chapel
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Joshua R. '10 presents UVF, via Skype, with its 58th flag to hang in the Flower Chapel. This flag represents carrying on God's work across the world in Turkey.
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2016 Obie L. Harrup Award Winners, ESPY Awards
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Every year, the UVF Department of Athletics presents two student-athletes the Obie L. Harrup Athlete of the Year award for having demonstrated and excelled in teamwork, skill, leadership, servanthood and Christian-character. This year, Samantha Reed '16 and junior Matthew Robinson received this award at the 12th annual ESPY Awards Show on April 23. To read more about the winners and other ESPY award recipients, see the full article on the UVF Patriots website.
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Send Your Alumni Updates for The Forge Magazine 2016
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Please send your news, along with a photo, 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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Join the 35th Annual Northeast Regional Softball Tournament hosted by UVF from July 28-30, 2016. Registration deadline is Friday, June 24, 2016. For details visit uvfpatriots.com or contact Jon Mack at 610.917.1467 or j_mack@valleyforge.edu. |
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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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MacDonald, Gordon. A Resilient Life. Thomas Nelson, 2004.
"And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith" Hebrews 12:1-2. In "A Resilient Life" author Dr. Gordon MacDonald challenges readers to "Finish what you start, Persevere in Adversity, and Push yourself to your potential." In a generation where children are becoming less resilient, it is important that we remember to teach our children to not give up when the going gets tough but to "press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." MacDonald coaches readers through his own personal experience of getting up when he falls down, running when he is weary, and keeping his eye on the goal. Being a champion runner, MacDonald uses the metaphor of a runner to show that a resilient life is possible to achieve and that "you can move ahead no matter what." "It makes little difference how fast you can run the 100 meters when the race is 400 meters long. Life is not a sprint; it is a distance run, and it demands the kind of conditioning that enables people to go the distance."
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