<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Providence College</title><link>http://www.providencecollege.ca/rss</link><description>Top Stories</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>© 2012 Providence</copyright><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 3:32:13 CST</pubDate><ttl>10</ttl><image><title>http://www.providencecollege.ca</title><link>http://www.providencecollege.ca/rss</link><url>http://www.providencecollege.ca/rss/college.gif</url><width>218</width><height>55</height><description>CCMBC Media</description></image><item><title>Golf Classic 2012</title><link>http://www.providencecollege.ca/college/news_and_events/news_releases/index.cfm?newsid=508</link><description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[
                                    Over thirteen years the Providence Golf Classic has raised $400,000 in support of various projects for Providence University College and Seminary. A bus, a van, and grounds equipment are vital purchases made possible by donors to the Classic. This year the proceeds will go toward scholarships which help make Christian university education possible for students. Providence has instituted new entrance and returning student scholarships for fall 2012 which are funded by donors. These donations are investments in future leaders for church and society. Providence University College and Providence Theological Seminary graduates serve in a vast array of jobs including musicians, social workers, teachers, pastors, media specialists, and business people. They have a large impact on the world through those professions.Gary Schellenberg has been on the Golf Classic committee since the first tournament. He says that this is a special year. This is the last chance golfers will have to beat President August Konkel at something. Dr Konkel will be on a par 3 hole. Anyone who is closer to the pin than the President will be entered for a prize. If you cant beat him theologically, you can beat him with your club.The Providence Golf Classic will be held on June 12 at the beautiful Links at Quarry Oaks. A lunch is provided at 11:30 a.m. with a shot-gun start for the Texas Scramble at 1 p.m. A banquet follows the tournament at which prizes will be awarded and a silent auction held. For further information click here.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>Providence University College and Theological Seminary Announces Legacy Fund</title><link>http://www.providencecollege.ca/college/news_and_events/news_releases/index.cfm?newsid=507</link><description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[
                                    Influencing the Future For Christ, TodayIn keeping with the 2012 National Leave a Legacy Month, Providence University College and Theological Seminary announces the establishment of the Providence Legacy Fund (PLF). The PLF will receive investments to support the educational work of the University College and the Theological Seminary. Investments will be pooled and the earnings will be paid out annually to Providence. Earnings will support general operations or specific projects or programs designated by the donors.President August Konkel notes that the PLF will provide a stable source of revenue for the institution. Providence has a modest educational endowment fund with the Winnipeg Foundation. Income from the Winnipeg Foundation provides about $35,000 per year for scholarships for students who attend Providence. The Providence Legacy Fund is another way for people to invest in the education ofstudents who want to become servant leaders in society and in the church.The Legacy Fund Committee is appointed by the Providence Board of Governors. Mr. Don Streuber, President and CEO of Bison Transport, is the chair of the arms-length committee. The committee oversees how money is invested and distributed.The PLF receives endowment donations which are held in perpetuity where the income is used to sustain a named faculty chair, a named scholarship, or a particular academic program. It also receives trust donations where both income and principle are used to fund a project over a specified period of time, such as a green initiative, building maintenance, or to provide seed money for a larger capital project.Executive Vice President, David Johnson, says, Revenues from the Providence Legacy Fund will not only stabilize Providence budgets, they will also help propel Providence toward its goal of becoming a premier Christian University College and Theological Seminary in Canada. We want to provide a valuable post-secondary education to deserving and worthy students, and we want to help people who desire to gain ministerial training but may not have the means to do so.Providence has existed for 87 years. It was established as a Christian academic community in the evangelical tradition to teach people to grow in knowledge and character for leadership and service. Thousands of people have graduated from Providence and now serve in Canada and in numerous nations around the world. The undergraduate program has grown and changed so that it now offers university programs. Its largest programs are in the social sciences, teaching English to speakers of other languages, business administration, youth leadership, and biblical studies. The Seminary is fully accredited by the Association of Theological Schools and offers training in counselling, pastoral ministries, and graduate programs in teaching English. With 190 students, it is one of the largest seminaries in Canada.Click to learn more about the Providence Legacy Fund.Media Contact:David Johnson, Ph.D.<br/>Executive Vice President and Provost<br/>204-433-7488 ext 266<br/>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 1 May 2012 12:00:00 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>Providence Graduation</title><link>http://www.providencecollege.ca/college/news_and_events/news_releases/index.cfm?newsid=506</link><description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[
Nearly one thousand people attended various festivities ending the academic year                                                    Providence Grads            A giant Graduation celebration this past weekend ended the academic year for Providence University College and Theological Seminary. Nearly one thousand people attended various festivities. For the third year all graduation events were held on campus in Otterburne.At 11AM on Friday, April 20, the Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) was awarded to nineteen students who completed thirty-two hours in TESOL. After the Friday afternoon graduation rehearsal, all graduates were welcomed into the Providence Alumni Association by Susan Meszaros, Alumni Coordinator.Friday evening saw about 200 people attend the Seminary graduation banquet. Various awards were given to students at this banquet. Three students shared about their seminary experience and Clinton Kroeker encouraged his fellow graduates with the song, Take My Life. Also recognized at the banquet were twenty-one students (one of whom was present) who received the Diploma in Biblical Counselling in cooperation with Northern Youth Missions. These students are often from the far north and many are Inuit and First Nations.On Saturday morning at 10AM the Seminary held its graduation ceremony. Dr David Johnson, Professor of New Testament and Executive Vice President/Provost gave the graduation address. He called the graduates to follow Christs command to give up everything and follow Him. He also noted that while following Christ has a huge cost, it also promises satisfaction and freedom in life, knowing that you are not your own. Two special awards were given at the ceremony. Irma Janzen was recognized as alumna of the year for 2012. Janzens work with the Mental Health and Disabilities Program of the Mennonite Central Committee and her work with international students were noted in particular. David Loewen received the Distinguished Christian Leadership Award for his service, first with Camp Arnes and more recently with Kingdom Ventures, a ministry that facilitates Christian camping ministries in the former Soviet Union.                                                    David Loewen and Dr. August Konkel            In the graduation exercise thirty-three students received Master of Arts degrees in the disciplines of theological and Christian studies, counselling, counselling psychology, educational studies, and global studies. Nine students received the Master of Divinity degree, and two students received the Doctor of Ministry degree. These graduates have all prepared to serve the church in various capacities. The largest degree programs at the Seminary are counselling and counselling psychology. A number of these students are graduating from the Seminarys extension program on the campus of Ambrose Theological Seminary in Calgary, Alberta. They will be awarded their diplomas at Ambrose on May 5. The Seminary Valedictorian for the year was Rick Wadholm, who encouraged the graduates to listen to the voice of the Spirit of God.Saturday night featured the University College graduation banquet. About 320 people attended, including graduates, continuing students, faculty, staff, parents, grandparents, and friends. Many awards were given out to graduating students for their exemplary work during the academic year. Two students reflected on their experience at Providence over the last three years. A faculty instrumental trio shared a stirring work by Mendelssohn, and Joel Jolly ended the evening with a rendition of an old Beatles song.Dr August Konkel, Professor of Old Testament and President, preached at the Providence Baccalaureate service on Sunday morning at 10:30. His message from Job 28 was entitled, The Limits of Wisdom. He cited the Providence mission to teach people to grow in knowledge and character for leadership and service. He noted from Job 28 that knowledge is not enough and that we cannot know everything. Knowledge yields corruptible power, so it must be accompanied by Christian character.                                                    Dr. August Konkel, President                                                                                                        Dr. Dennis Hiebert, Professor of Sociology                                    After a lunch in the cafeteria, the University College graduation ceremony took place at 2:00 PM. The graduation address was delivered by Dr Dennis Hiebert, Professor of Sociology. He said that truth is only known in the context of community. He encouraged graduates to pursue truth courageously and in that pursuit to be open to change. Finally, he noted that truth in Scripture is accompanied by compassion.Fifty-two students received the Bachelor of Arts degree and three students received the Bachelor of Theology. The largest majors among this years graduates were Social Sciences, Communications and Media, Youth Leadership, and Biblical Studies. In addition, Professor Henry Engbrecht was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters. Engbrecht is Professor Emeritus of Choral Studies at the University of Manitoba. His work in choral studies and with choirs spans decades from his youth to the present. His work in the church is well-known in southern Manitoba and his choral work is recognized internationally. The Valedictorian for this year was Mark Gareau. He challenged his fellow graduates to follow the apostle Paul in their future work. He noted from Acts 20 that Paul was open to his fellow workers.At both ceremonies Dr August Konkel, retiring President, was given a gold medallion bearing the institutional seal. This event commemorates the first graduating class of the institution that now bears the name Providence University College and Theological Seminary. Dr Konkel worked tirelessly to include officially the designation University for Providence. The medallion will be passed to all future presidents who will wear this medallion with their academic garb to signify the stewardship that resides in the Presidents office for Providence University College and Theological Seminary as it carries out its mission to teach people to grow in knowledge and character for leadership and service.For further information contact:David Johnson, Executive VP/Provost<br/>204 433 7488<br/>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:00 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>Wafflefest #6</title><link>http://www.providencecollege.ca/college/news_and_events/news_releases/index.cfm?newsid=498</link><description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[
                                    Faculty and Staff made and served waffles to studious Providence studentsOn the first evening of Exam Week, in both the fall and winter semesters, tradition dictates that Providence students eat waffles during a study break. Wafflefest #6 took place at 8:30PM on Monday, April 16, in the lounge of the Reimer Student Life Center. This event was once again a culinary and gastronomical success. A dozen faculty and staff made and served waffles with assorted toppings to one hundred ravenous and studious Providence students. Highlights included the consumption of 20 litres of whipped cream, the addition of gluten-free waffles and the ever popular strawberry fruit sauce. This was a great time of fellowship and stress relief for students.The Student Development Department initiated Wafflefest 3 years ago with Sodexo's help, and it shows no sign of slowing down. Coming Fall 2012 - Wafflefest #7.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:00:00 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>Persecuted Christians</title><link>http://www.providencecollege.ca/college/news_and_events/news_releases/index.cfm?newsid=497</link><description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[
Radio interview with Providence Seminary Student/Alumnus                                    Christians around the world are persecuted everyday. Many face restrictions, violence, and death for their faith. Providence has a number of students serving in limited access countries, where it is illegal to practice the faith overtly. They are not allowed to witness, to worship openly, or to succeed socially or economically. They have taken seriously Jesus call to take up the cross and follow.A Providence Seminary student/alumnus, who has a ministry in a limited access country, has been interviewed by the MCC. The fifteen-minute interview will air on Sunday, April 15, at 8:45AM on the following Manitoba radio stations:CFAM 950, Altona; AM 1250, Steinbach; and CJRB 1220 Boissevain.Names have not been used in this news item to protect the identity of the student and ministry.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:00:00 CST</pubDate></item></channel></rss>

