Alumni e-Newsletter Vol. 2 | September 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTSOUR VISIONHOMECOMING PHOTO CONTESTVERSE OF THE MONTHWELCOMECONNECTCELEBRATECONTRIBUTE

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OUR VISION The Cornerstone University AlumniAssociation will support and partner withalumni through opportunities to expandrelationships, grow as lifelong learnersand engage with the mission of theuniversity by serving with their individualgiftedness.

HOMECOMING PHOTOCONTEST By Sept. 15 submit your favoritehomecoming photo to . Include:our officename, degree(s) and grad year(s).Selections from the 15 photo entrieschosen will be showcased in the nextAlumni Journal, as well as, first, secondand third place winners! Prizes will beawarded based on nostalgia, tradition,creativity, action and humor. First, secondand third place winners will win a $25 gascard for your transportation toHomecoming 2010!

WELCOME HOMECOMING 2010Dear ,Karissah

Bring your game face. Dust off your vintage wear.Find clothes you can get muddy.Clear your schedules. Demonstrate your community spirit.Be part of continued history making.Call all of your alumni friends... seriously.And prepare to give God joy …it’s Homecoming 2010!

We invite you to join us as we continue building Homecoming week into onethat is filled with honor and traditions that reflect this community and reflectyou! We have created intentional opportunities for you to connect with oneanother, show your love for Cornerstone, add to your memory-banks, findrefreshment and experience God on the campus where you have met withHim so many times. So grab your calendar and start planning your week ofSept. 26. We hope you’ll spend much of it with us as we celebrate Christ andyour life that matters.

Because of Christ,

Darci Irwin (M.S. ’09)Director of Alumni Relations

CONNECT HOMECOMING 2010

Check out the for Homecoming 2010.schedule for Homecoming 2010!Register now

Experience last year's throughHomecomingthese photos.Look at the list options for Homecoming 2010.volunteering

DRIVING MISS DAISY Driving Miss Daisy is coming to Cornerstone inWhat:

Matthews Auditorium. Grand Rapids Theological Seminary building.Where:

3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11When:

Alumni discount of $5Cost:

VERSE OF THE MONTH

Alumni discount of $5Cost:

After the performance alumni are invited to the seminary reception area foran Afternoon Tea with the cast.

Daisy (Dr. Jude Fabisch: B.A. '77; B.A. '83; professor of English), Hoke (ArlanPalmer; M.Div. '92) and Boolie (John Miedeman, director of mailing andprinting services). about the upcoming performance!Read more GRTS GLOBAL LEARNING SYMPOSIUMWhat: Cultural Intelligence (CQ): "How to Assess and Develop it in YourMinistry"When: Monday, Sept. 13, 2010Where: Pirsig-DeBryun ChapelTime: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (registration at 8:30 a.m.)

and onlineRSVP: More details registration

TALKING POINTS Doing Ministry During an Economic DownturnWhat:Monday, Oct. 4, 2010When:

9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (registration at 8:30 a.m.)Time: Read RSVP: more information

ALUMNI CHAPEL AND LUNCHEONS W/ DR. STOWELLSave the dates for Alumni Chapel and Luncheons with Dr. Stowell!

Oct. 6, 2010 Princess Kasune Zulu speakingOct. 13, 2010 Dr. Stowell speakingNov. 10, 2010 Dr. Stowell speaking

Email for Karissa Ryan chapel infomation and to become a chapel host.

CELEBRATE ALUMNI NEWSCelebrate the news about your fellow alumni!

ArrivalsMilestonesUnions

Also, don't forget to with us for the third issue of the share your news Alumni and !Journal online

CONTRIBUTE SOJOURNERSWill you consider developing intentional and meaningful relationships withstudents who crave your involvement in their lives? You don't need to have allthe right answers. You just need to be available and wililng to be honest andwalk alongside them on life's journey, for one hour per week. Email to leave a legacy by investing in the life of a student.Karissah Holmes PROF. RON MEYERS SCHOLARSHIP

We celebrate the life and legacy of Ron Meyers, associate professor of

We celebrate the life and legacy of Ron Meyers, associate professor ofscience since 1979 and former chair of the Kinesiology, Science &Mathematics Division at Cornerstone University. After a two-year battle withpancreatic cancer, Prof. Meyers passed away on Oct. 19, 2009. Alumni whowere mentored by and desire to celebrate their former professor are invitedto contribue to the Ronald Meyers Scholarship at Cornerstone University.

make sure to write "Ronald Meyers Scholarship" in theWhen giving onlinecomment box. Or send checks to:Cornerstone Universityc/o Advancement1001 E Beltline Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49525 Note: If sending a check make it out to Cornerstone Universitywith "Ronald Meyers Scholarship" in the memo section. NEW STUDENT ARRIVAL UPDATE

On Sep. 1, we not only welcomed almost 400 new students to campus; wealso welcomed back many alumni. Some volunteered in welcoming futurealumni into their new dorms, while others were on campus settling theirchildren into the dorms. As you check out from the event, wesome photos hope you will consider volunteering next year for .New Student Arrival

Alumni Volunteers:

Brian Reynolds

Jan Reynolds

Laine Comegys

Penny Patterson

Susan Lemke