Faculty & Staff Blog
A Global Perspective - - Mar 18, 2008
During the past month I have had the privilege of traveling internationally -; in February to Oxford, England and in March to Brazil during spring break. These trips were not just to see the world or to …
Spring Break in Haiti - - Feb 27, 2008
Spring break is coming soon. Normally when you think of Spring Break, you think of warmer climates. Well, when I think of spring break now, I think of one of my former students Mallery Thurlow and teams …
Learning Discipline - - Feb 21, 2008
Our pastor is starting a new sermon series on spiritual growth and using 2 Peter chapter 1 for the biblical context. In the most recent sermon I was challenged to think about an area of my life where I …
Enjoying Snow - - Feb 11, 2008
Yeah!!! It’s winter! I’m so happy to be back up north! I’ve lived the past 4 winters down south, and I’m surprised how much I have missed the snow and cold. Okay, I know some of …
You Can Do It! - - Feb 6, 2008
While a journalist for 25 years on daily and weekly newspapers, I've spoken to hundreds of high school students over the years and have come to learn that they are very curious about possible careers. I've …
Finger Food - - Jan 31, 2008
Last night, I took two students out to dinner for finger food. We went to an Ethiopian restaurant in East Town, a trendy section of Grand Rapids where coffee shops abound and appetizing ethnic cuisine is …Traditions - - Jan 3, 2008
Many students during the month of December become very homesick. I can here you say, “ Why? They have been at school for a whole semester now, you’d think they’d be over it.” Well, …Feliz Navidad - - Dec 20, 2007
I love learning about different cultures by experiencing their customs, foods, and traditions. One of my favorite things to do during the Christmas season is to visit the Fredrick Meijer Gardens which is …Any photojournalists? - - Dec 7, 2007
A picture is worth a thousand words. And the latest word at Cornerstone University, a.k.a. C-Stone, is that students can now major in journalism with a photojournalism emphasis. This new degree program …
'Tis the Season - - Dec 3, 2007
We’ve just had our first real snow here at Cornerstone-just in time for the Christmas season. I’ve lived where it doesn’t snow-it is hard to get in the Christmas spirit! I love this time …Ephesians 1 - - Nov 27, 2007
“…and God appointed all things under his (Christ’s) feet and appointed him head over everything for the church” (Ephesians 1:22). In social work we deal a lot with issues that …Where in the World? - - Nov 21, 2007
Where in the world? This is a game I play with my students every week in my Crosscultural Mandate (Missions) class. Together we discover on a map where our missionary speakers are from, where missionaries …
A Busy Week - - Nov 16, 2007
This has been a great...but busy week. Tuesday night I had the opportunity to sit with two Cornerstone students at a "Cornerstone Family Dinner." I invited two students to join my family at …What the Lord Teaches me Through Students - - Nov 6, 2007
There are so many things that I have learned over the year of working in Student Development. It’s hard not to notice things when you live in the residence halls. I have one particular situation in …Why I am a Professor - - Oct 23, 2007
Occasionally students or friends ask me why I decided to become a professor. Well, I can thank my mentors for inspiring me to become a professor. They encouraged me to have a love for learning. They challenged …Journal of a Newbie… - - Oct 16, 2007
As a first-year teacher at Cornerstone, there are always new things coming my way. Though I had worked at a Christian university before, the students here are different. They are much more open, especially …What do you want to be when you grow up? - - Oct 15, 2007
I spent more than 20 years as a reporter, photojournalist and editor at about 7 different newspapers in California, New Mexico, Texas, Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. I know what it’s like to report stories …Watcha Doin’? - - Oct 5, 2007
Well, it’s Friday afternoon and I just got done with class. You know-learning about stuff that’ll make you better at your job. The funny thing is, I’m not teaching-I’m learning. Usually, …Turkeys on Campus - - Sep 24, 2007
Last Tuesday evening, faculty and staff invited freshmen and seniors to join them at a special get-acquainted banquet. At first I thought it was Thanksgiving when the large turkeys appeared for the meal. …Last Week in Chapel... - - Sep 21, 2007
I had the privilege of attending one of the most personally meaningful chapels that I've been to at Cornerstone last week. The student body had the opportunity to worship with song, prayer and scripture …Why I Teach at Cornerstone - - Sep 17, 2007
A student slipped silently into my office and sat down. With her head down she whispered, "My Mom called me yesterday and told me my parents are getting a divorce." She was shocked and devastated. …What is a syllabus? - - Sep 7, 2007
If you had asked me when I was a senior in high school “What is a syllabus?” I would flatly deny having any idea what you were talking about and likely be a little embarrassed by that reality. …They Have Arrived! - - Sep 1, 2007
As the new students began to pour in, there were mixed emotions. Moms and Dads were nervous. Students were excited to see where they would live, and who would share their space with them. Siblings, were …Tuesday Night at the Movies - - Aug 30, 2007
Tuesday night at the movies was the theme of my Intercultural (missions) class this week. I invited the students over to my home to watch the movie Through Gates of Splendor—the story of the five …Professors Enjoy Summer Too! - - Aug 23, 2007
Ah, summer! Time for swimming, camping, and … teaching English?!? Yes, this past summer we had 18 Japanese students come to CU in order to learn English as a second language. CU students helped …Journal of a Newbie... - - Aug 20, 2007
Wow, I can't believe classes are finally starting! I've been in Grand Rapids now for about three months, and it's been pretty good so far (except that long string of hot and humid weather!) But I've settled …Cornerstone Journalism Institute - - Aug 12, 2007
Twenty-two high school students had a blast at the university’s 5th annual high school journalism camp, which is called Cornerstone Journalism Institute. Each of the students had his or her own …[ current year ]
