Expressions of Appreciation

All of the costs associated with designing and developing the Cornerstone University Mace were provided either through direct gifts or gifts-in-kind by friends of the university. Specifically, we thank the following friends:

  • Dr. Orpha Galloway, Dr. Michael Wittmer and Professor Mark Blocher for leadership and shared expertise
  • Mr. Charles Smalligan for his woodcarving artistry
  • Mr. Jim DeVries for artistic work in developing the silver creation plaques
  • Mr. Randy Dice and Mr. Jeff Juhas of Herkner’s Jewelers for gold, silver and jeweled materials and craftsmanship
  • The people of Community Bible Baptist Church for the oak wood that became a part of the University Seal
  • Mr. Bill Lee and Superior Furniture for support of the mace finishing process
  • Mr. Doug Bouma and Mr. Stan Beloncis of Bouma Construction for materials andcraftsmanship, respectively, of the mace standard
  • Dr. Fred Sweet who helped research and verify the appropriateness of symbolism
  • Dr. W. W. Welch, Professor Randall S. Burghart, and other faculty and staff members who shared creative insights at the outset of the process
  • Mr. Wayne Visbeen, of Visbeen Associates Architects, Mrs. Judith Galloway and Mr. Dave Lorenz for their design work on the crown
  • The friends whose gifts made the mace possible

 

Introduction
A History of the University Mace
The Story of the University Mace
Telling a Story - Bottom to Top
Mace Bearer
Presenting and Displaying the University Mace
Expressions of Appreciation
A Word from Dr. Orpha Galloway