DEVELOPMENT W
illiam Jessup University kicked off its annual Homecoming festivities with much to celebrate. Alumni reconnected with old friends (and maybe even gained some new Facebook friends) while reminiscing those irreplaceable college memories
and catching up on everything that’s happened since the last time they crossed paths or perhaps tossed commencement caps high in the air. The event-packed two days began during Friday’s alumni
chapel featuring NBA veteran, Luke Ridnour who shared about his involvement in the Culture Project with the Jesus Culture in Sacramento. After chapel an open house celebration was held at the
new residence hall where the official name “Sunset Hall” was revealed. The event featured a few words from Associate Provost of Student Development, Kay Llovio and Dean of Students, Jon Sampson. Alums Frank and Linda Barnett (’65) traveled from Oregon to attend the event. Later that evening guests enjoyed the alumni dinner and
awards ceremony that honored three alums from various categories. First, the Young Alum Award went to Kyle Johnson (’11) for
his passion to tell stories through his company KJ Creative, a graphic design agency. He also works for a global humanitarian organization called Saving Moses. The company is dedicated to saving babies by meeting basic survival needs. Kyle serves around the world filming for this human advocacy cause. Jim and Kathy Phillips (’76) received the Global Impact Award
for their work with Iberoamerican Ministries (IAM) and Iglesia de Cristo Iberoamericana (ICI.) These organizations were founded to plant churches and provide various humanitarian services including the provision of clean water, education, and support to overcome cycles of poverty while bringing hope to those facing numerous economic and social problems. The Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award went to Bible
and Theology professor Jim Crain. Still a favorite instructor sought after by current Jessup students, Crain began teaching at SJBC in 1971 and can honestly say this institution is in his blood. While accepting the award, Crain mentioned his role as previous honoree Jeff Phillips’ youth pastor. Crain continues to play a pivotal role at WJU, impacting students for Christ. After the alumni dinner, young alums had their mix and
mingle time as they relived the not so distant past. Saturday morning the inaugural Victor Dew Family Fun Run
5K began the second day of Homecoming Weekend. The event benefits Jessup’s Victor Dew Veterans Endowment Fund to support veterans and Gold Star Family students by making tui- tion more affordable and eliminating graduate debt. The local media covered the event and nearly 150 runners participated including 12 alumni.
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