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- 10 Feb
by G. Blair Dowden
6 commentsDeath of Prof. Jack Barlow
G. Blair Dowden, President of Huntington University Huntington University today is mourning the loss of a longtime professor and dear friend, Jack P. Barlow Sr. Professor Barlow served Huntington University (then Huntington College) for 32 years, after which he was named Associate Professor Emeritus of History and Political Science in 1999. He was a man [...]
- 30 Nov
by G. Blair Dowden
No commentsCelebrate Diversity
During a chapel message to Huntington University students in early September, I presented five practical tips for modeling unity as believers within a diverse community. I discussed points one and two earlier. Here is the third one. 3. Celebrate diversity. Diversity truly is a gift from God. He created each of us in his image, [...]
- 24 Nov
by G. Blair Dowden
No commentsRecognize and Confess Sins of Prejudice
We need to examine ourselves to see where we have been insensitive and prejudiced toward other persons.
- 28 Oct
by G. Blair Dowden
No commentsUnderstand and Appreciate People Different From You
During a chapel message to Huntington University students in early September, I presented five practical tips for modeling unity as believers within a diverse community. Here is the first one. 1. Understand and appreciate each others’ diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Sometimes when something is different than our own culture and experience, we tend to [...]
- 21 Oct
by G. Blair Dowden
No commentsGrowing Up as a Minority
I grew up in Livingston, New Jersey, a community populated by a majority of people of the Jewish faith. Being a Gentile obviously made me a minority in that community. The food I ate was often different than that of my friends. My traditions were different. I didn’t celebrate the Jewish holidays such as Passover [...]
- 12 Oct
by G. Blair Dowden
No commentsExploring Racial and Ethnic Diversity
Throughout this school year, Huntington University is exploring what it means to be a campus of diverse individuals from a variety of ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds. We want to better understand issues of ethnic and racial reconciliation, and study what the Bible them. We’ll do this through lectures, theatre productions, chapel services, diversity and [...]
- 21 Aug
by G. Blair Dowden
No commentsRecognition for Huntington University
For the 15th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report listed Huntington among the top-tier schools in the region. This year, we moved up one spot to #6 among the “Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the Midwest.” As the lowest-priced Indiana college in this category, we also earned recognition as one of the Top 5 “Best [...]
- 12 May
by G. Blair Dowden
No commentsToward a Diverse Campus
This spring, as part of my sabbatical, I had the privilege of taking some time away from campus to study the Civil Rights Movement and the African-American experience. Chris and I read several books on African-American history and visited numerous historic civil rights sites in 10 cities in Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi, and Alabama. The experience [...]
- 17 Nov
by G. Blair Dowden
No commentsThe Divine Hours
G. Blair Dowden, President of Huntington University On September 29, I reported about a new worship opportunity on campus, “The Divine Hours.” Held on Friday mornings at 11:00, “The Divine Hours” is a modern worship service based on centuries-old liturgical forms. It blends prayer, scripture, meditations, creeds, and times of silence. The program has been [...]
- 29 Sep
by G. Blair Dowden
No commentsOlds Songs, New Songs
Psalm 96 invites us to “Sing to the Lord a new song… proclaim his salvation day after day.” Our generation has been blessed with many “new songs” to worship our Lord. I am grateful that our Campus Ministries team and Joyful Noise student worship band work diligently to lead us in worship experiences that are [...]
