Posts from February, 2008
- 7 Feb
by HU News
No commentsHuntington University Explores Christ-Centeredness
You’re invited to attend a special Presidential Symposium at Huntington University on March 5. HU is spending the year taking a serious look at what it means to be a Christ-centered university. Some heavy-hitter speakers are coming for the Symposium. The day begins at 7:45 with a prayer breakfast, and the opening session at 9 [...]
- 7 Feb
by Ron Ramsey
No commentsOur Process in Finding a New Director
Yesterday we announced through the denominational email list the appointment of Jeff Bleijerveld (right, with his wife, Charlene) as the new Director of Global Ministries. Starting March 3, he’ll head up our missions work, joining a staff which already includes Donna Hollopeter and Darlene Burkett. Jeff is currently Assistant Director of World Partners USA, the [...]
- 6 Feb
by News
No commentsJeff Bleijerveld Named Director of Global Ministries
Jeff Bleijerveld, currently Assistant Director of World Partners USA, has been appointed by Bishop Ron Ramsey as the new Director of Global Ministries. He will begin his new duties on March 3, replacing Gary Dilley, who served in that position since 2001. Gary stepped down, effective January 21, to accept the senior pastor role at [...]
- 6 Feb
by HU News
No commentsHuntington Announces 2008-2009 Costs
The Huntington University Board of Trustees has approved a 4.5 percent increase for fulltime traditional undergraduate tuition and fees in 2008-2009. To make college more affordable, Huntington has kept increases to only 2 percent and 3 percent the past two years. The increase for the 2008-2009 academic year means that a fulltime, traditional undergraduate student [...]
- 6 Feb
by Ministers
No commentsTwo Youth Pastor Resignations
Thomas Thelen resigned as youth pastor of Kilpatrick UB (Woodland, Mich.), effective January 31, 2008. James Nixon resigned as youth pastor of Element Church (Blissfield, Mich.), effective January 31, 2008.
- 4 Feb
by News
No commentsThe Historic UB Church in South Dakota
The UB church in Milltown, South Dakota, has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The church received the designation last summer through the efforts of several board members. The National Register is designed “to recognize properties which contribute to the prehistoric and historic development of our localities, states, and nation.” “We are [...]
- 4 Feb
by HU News
No commentsLivingston Hall is Back
Huntington University’s new student residence (right) will bear a name from the past: Livingston Hall. The Board of Trustees agreed on that name during their January 26 meeting. The original Livingston Hall developed from a home built in 1897 by President Charles H. Kiracofe and later sold to theology professor Samuel L. Livingston. The house [...]
