The Alumni Magazine of Columbia International University

ciu.edu/alumniFall 2013 issue

2 :: CIU Upward

Three years ago the Alumni Association Leadership Council (AALC) experi-

enced a leadership change when I became the president. As my tenure comes to an end, I reflect on how I’ve grown to know and appreciate those who serve so faithfully; from the administration, faculty and staff to the countless alumni and student volunteers. Be assured that the CBC/CIU you knew when you studied at either the downtown or Monticello Road campus is alive and vibrant today. CIU’S rich heritage is combined with a promising future in the fulfillment of its great mission.

During this past year, your AALC has grown to 23 members. Their commitment in prayer, time, ideas and critical thinking has been invaluable. We’ve endeavored to honor our alumni who work in vocational ministry, but also tried to cast the net wider to encompass the 60 percent of our alumni who are in the marketplace and pinpoint how we may better represent them, encourage them to return to campus and inspire them to give back to CIU through their business expertise. With the addition of more majors, including the Business & Organizational Leadership program and our athletics program, we are expanding our alumni’s global influence to impact the nations through professional ministers, such as pastors and missionaries, and ministering professionals represented by those in the marketplace.

One of the things I observed during my term as president is how your participation in Homecoming encourages the faculty and staff. Continued connectivity and affirmation of CIU’s leadership by our alumni validates the heritage and assures that the future will remain steadfast in the shared values of biblical teaching.

I encourage you to make a special effort to join us on campus for Homecoming 2013 from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 as we celebrate CIU’s landmark 90th anniversary! Keynote sessions will include:

• Chapel highlighting our four living presidents and their spouses

• President’s luncheon featuring author and pastor Rob Morgan (’74)

• Introduction of our new Alumni Association Leadership Council president

• Alumni of the Year Chapel - Mark (’73) & Linda Thomas (’73) and Chris (’73) & Bonnie Thomas

• Concert featuring Steven Curtis Chapman, Laura Story (’03) and Jason Gray

Thank you for allowing me to serve,

Shirley Hunt Moreland (’71) shirlhmore@aol.com

CIU’S rich heritage is combined with a promising future in the fulfillment of its great mission.

By Shirley Moreland, President, Alumni Association Leadership Council

UpwardAlumni Association

Columbia International UniversityVolume IX, No. 1, Fall 2013

Upward is published as a service to CIU alumni by the Alumni Relations Office of Columbia International University.

Editor: Peggy Lee ManoogianEditing Consultant: Bob HolmesDesign: The Gillespie Agency

Direct all inquiries to:The Upward magazine

P.O. Box 3122Columbia, SC 29230-3122

(803) 807-5500 alumni@ciu.edu

Visit our website

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Cover: CIU’s four living presidents (l to r) Robertson McQuilkin, Johnny Miller, George Murray, Bill Jones

Monticello Road campus is alive and vibrant today. CIU’S rich heritage is combined with a promising future in the fulfillment of its

During this past year, your AALC has grown to 23 members. Their commitment in prayer, time, ideas and critical thinking has been invaluable. We’ve endeavored to honor our alumni who work in vocational ministry, but also tried to cast the net wider to encompass the 60 percent of our alumni who are in the marketplace and pinpoint how we may better represent them, encourage them to return to campus and inspire them to give back to CIU through their business expertise. With the addition of more majors, including the Business & Organizational Leadership program and our athletics program, we are expanding our alumni’s global influence to impact the nations through professional ministers, such as pastors and missionaries, and ministering professionals represented by

One of the things I observed during my term as president is how your participation in Homecoming encourages the faculty and staff. Continued connectivity and affirmation of CIU’s leadership by our alumni validates the heritage and assures that the future will remain steadfast in the shared values of biblical teaching.

(’73) and Chris (’73) & Bonnie Thomas

• Concert featuring Steven Curtis Chapman, Laura Story (’03) and Jason Gray

Thank you for allowing me to serve,

Shirley Hunt Moreland (’71)shirlhmore@aol.com

CIU’S rich heritage is combined with a promising future in the fulfillment of its

Leadership Council

UpwardAlumni Association

Columbia International UniversityVolume IX, No. 1, Fall 2013

Upward is published as a service to CIU alumni Upward is published as a service to CIU alumni Upwardby the Alumni Relations Office of Columbia International University.

Editor: Peggy Lee ManoogianEditing Consultant: Bob HolmesDesign: The Gillespie Agency

Direct all inquiries to:The Upward magazine

P.O. Box 3122Columbia, SC 29230-3122

(803) 807-5500 alumni@ciu.edu

Visit our website

www.ciu.edu/alumniColumbia International University admits students of any race, color,

national and ethnic origin.

Cover: CIU’s four living presidents (l to r) Robertson McQuilkin, Johnny Miller, George Murray, Bill Jones

A Rich Heritage – A Promising Future

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Celebrate Columbia International

University’s 90th anniversary

during Homecoming 2013. We’ll be

remembering God’s faithfulness in the past,

as we focus on moving forward in faith. You

won’t want to miss a single event including

a Chapel featuring CIU’s four living presidents. You’ll also join with

current students in a fun look back at CIU history, attend a concert

with CIU alumna Laura Story and Steven Curtis Chapman and

witness the the first intercollegiate basketball game for the CIU

Rams.

Gather your classmates and friends and come back to campus for a family atmosphere waiting to welcome you home!

Thursday, Oct. 31, 201311:00 – Noon Chapel featuring “The Four Living Presidents”

12:15 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch “Looking forward Together” (alumni join current students for lunch as we celebrate the past and look forward)

1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Class Reunions

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Dessert - Speed Meeting with students

Friday, Nov. 1, 20138:00 - 5:00 p.m. Silent Auction in Library

9:15 - 10:45 a.m. Class Reunions

9:15 - 10:45 a.m. CIU History Mystery Library Tour

11:00 – Noon Alumni of the Year Chapel

12:30 - 2:00 p.m. President’s Lunch – special speaker Rob Morgan (’74)

2:30 - 4:45 p.m. Class reunions, Torchbearers reunion

5:45 - 7:00 p.m. Homecoming Banquet

7:30 p.m. Concert with Laura Story (’03), Steven Curtis Chapman and Jason Gray (at Shandon Baptist Church)

Saturday, Nov. 2, 20138:00 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast with Alumni of the Year Mark (‘73)

& Linda Nichols Thomas (‘73) and Chris (’73) & Bonnie Barrows Thomas

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Reunions

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. African-American Alumni and Student social

Noon - 1:30 p.m. Lunch

Noon - 3:30 p.m. Alumni vs. CIU Rams soccer game Noon - 3:30 p.m. Helicopter rides, kids bouncy house and slide

4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Village reunion picnic

6:00 p.m. Rams Basketball – home opener

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Thursday dinner, Friday breakfast, Saturday breakfast and Saturday dinner are available for purchase at the cafeteria.

#2013 Homecoming Registration

Register online at www.ciu.edu/alumni/hc13 or complete the form and mail it with your payment. Registration deadline: Oct 23, 2013

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Laura Story with her husband Martin Elvington and their daughter Josie.

Catching up on life

with Laura Story

CIU alumna talks about CIU, music, marriage and

motherhood

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What are you looking forward to most in seeing your classmates for your 10-year reunion?

I am most looking forward to hearing all that God has done in and through their lives since graduation. There are so many things that I remember praying for in our class and since we serve a God that does exceedingly abundantly more that we could ever ask or imagine, I have no doubt that the God stories we will hear will be tremendous!

How did your time at CIU influence who you are today as a musician? Mom? Wife? Church Staff?

One of the things I love about CIU is the training I received was holistic and applies to all the different roles I serve in life today. CIU taught that our chief end is to glorify God in all that we do whether that is playing concerts as an artist or changing diapers as a mom.

What words of wisdom do you have for current CIU students?

I would encourage them to go deep in their time with the Lord. When I look back on the short few years at CIU, it is clear to me that God really set apart that season of my life for learning. And though I love this new season of marriage and parenting and ministry, part of me misses that time with just me and my Bible sitting by the lake, spending long afternoons just me and the Lord.

When you attended CIU, what were your dreams/goals for the future?

As a subpar student, my goal was simply graduating! :)

Honestly - I didn’t have a ton of dreams or goals going into my time at CIU. But the more I learned about the great need for the gospel in so many areas of the world, the more God began to challenge me concerning my role in the advancement of the Kingdom.

If you were to write a song about one of CIU’s core values — which would it be?

It is hard to pick just one. I am in the studio now recording for my next CD and there is not one of the songs that I don’t hear these (core value) themes echoing within the lyrics. Even in my songwriting process, Scripture is both the catalyst and the focus. The end goal is always the edifi-cation of the believer and the evangelization of the nations.

Where do you see yourself in 10-20 years?

Enjoying life with Martin, and praying much over Josie’s teenage years! Hopefully still serving at Perimeter Church in Atlanta, teaching the Bible to women and mentoring worship leaders.

What do you want fans to most understand about your ministry?

I have to be honest. I’ve never been a huge fan of the word “fan.” Through the years we have been blessed with thousands of supporters of our ministry – people who have purchased our music and prayed for our family. In my mind those people are friends not fans. So more than anything I would want them to know how appreciative my family is of their support and prayers over the years.

What do you like to do in your free time that doesn’t have anything to do with music?

When I am not making baby food and doing laundry, our family loves to hike and be outdoors.

What is your favorite verse?

Right now - Ephesians 2:10. “For we are his workman-ship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” I love

the idea that we are not only created by God but created for good works ordained by God before the foundation of the earth. That He would invite someone like me to be a part of something that extraordinary is the truest evidence of grace.

Where would you go if you had a time machine?

I’d go back to my freshman year at CIU and I would not make a “D” in Dr. Beyer’s Old Testament Survey class.

Where did you and Martin meet?

We met at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes cookout in Spartanburg, S.C. when I was in high school. Martin was one of their star baseball players and I came because I wanted to meet a good looking Christian athlete!

Do you have any pets?

If you count the 14 squirrels residing in my attic, then 14. F

Laura Story is a 2003 graduate of Columbia International University known for writing the #1 worship song “Indescribable” and for her Grammy Award-winning song “Blessings.” She serves as a worship leader and women’s Bible teacher at Perimeter Church near Atlanta, and is married to Martin Elvington. They have one child, one-year-old Josephine (Josie). Story will be performing in concert at CIU Homecoming 2013 with Grammy-Award winner Steven Curtis Chapman, and celebrating her 10-year class reunion. She responds to a Q&A with “Upward” magazine.

CIU taught that our chief end is to glorify God in all that we do whether that is playing concerts as an artist or

changing diapers as a mom.

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John Robertson McQuilkin Deborah Jones McQuilkin1) Sept. 7 - Columbia, S.C. Sept. 6 - Charlotte, N.C.

2) Nine children, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren

3) “En Utero” Heard Robertson speak at a missions conference

4) 2 Cor. 3:18 Rom. 6:11

5) C.S. Lewis Francine Rivers, Robertson McQuilkin, John Ortberg

6) Biblical Ethics/Sanctification and Healthcare Ethics at the University of Hermeneutics South Carolina

7) Love God and love people. Forgive quickly, finish well, and glorify God no matter what.

Johnny Miller Jeanne Christina Miller1) March 13 – Yuma, Ariz. Nov. 6 – Eureka, Ill.

2) Two children and six grandchildren

3) Dallas Seminary, Brian Hallila and Phoenix, Ariz. through the missions Terry Hulbert program in church

4) 2 Cor. 4:7 Phil. 4:13

5) Bruce Waltke, Eugene Patterson, Elizabeth Elliott, Linda Dillow Jan Karon, Agatha Christie, Zane Grey

6) Anything that has Bible in the subject

7) Put God first in your life by submitting Love and follow the Lord with all your to what He has revealed in Scripture. heart, soul and mind.

Getting to Know CIU’s Four Living PresidentsA special Chapel during our 90th Anniversary Homecoming celebration will feature CIU’s four living presidents. How well do you think you know them? “Upward” magazine asked the presidents and their wives a few questions about their lives and ministries. We think you’ll find their answers fascinating, enlightening — and even humorous.

The questions:

Birthdate and birthplace

Number of children/grandchildren

How you first heard about CBC/CIU

One piece of advice

Favorite verse

Favorite author

Favorite course taught

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George William Murray E. Annette Brice Murray1) April 22 – Wilmington, Del. April 12 – Hemet, Calif.

2) Four children, five grandchildren and two step-grandchildren

3) Heard about CBC from my parents At Prairie Bible Institute High School (Canada)

4) Prov. 4:23 Prov. 3:5-6

5) A.W. Tozer, Paul Little, Jack London, James Michener, C.H. Spurgeon, Mark Twain Gladys Hunt, Edith Schaeffer

6) Biblical Basis of Missions

7) Believe and rest in the sovereignty of Make family and devotions an God. Every person matters to God. indispensable part of daily life.

William “Bill” H. Jones Deborah Pugh Jones1) Sept. 2 – Ocala, Fla. Aug. 8 – Los Angeles, Calif.

2) Four children and two grandchildren

3) Hired a couple of CIU students In high school through a friend who couldn’t wait to go to CBC!

4) John 3:16 Psalm 16:11

5) Debby Jones, Martin Lloyd Jones Oswald Chambers - “My Utmost for His Highest”

6) Strategies for Evangelism and 10 Qualities of a Godly Woman from Church Planting the Book of Ruth (“Lady in

Waiting”), the book of Ephesians

7) Proverbs 3:5-6; a lifetime process of living more deeply immersed in Him.

Robertson & Deb McQuilkin

George & Annette Murray

Johnny & Jeanne Miller

Bill & Debby Jones

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Athletics: Pray that we glorify God through the development of the Athletics Department and that God leads the right student-athletes to CIU. Pray also for our cross country coach whose house is being rebuilt following a devastating fire.

Student Life: Pray for a life-transforming experience for incoming students and for good, healthy community to be built on campus. Pray that the ministry of our Student Life Team will be out of an overflow of their daily walk with the Lord, and for new student leaders to be teachable and ready to serve.

Classes: Pray for on-campus and online students to have disciplined study times and habits. Ask God to give them joy and peace in the midst of full schedules.

New Professors: Express thanks to God for our new professors as well as our current dedicated faculty who log tireless hours in preparation for the classroom.

Alumni Office: Homecoming is October 31-November 2 celebrating 90 years of God’s faithfulness to CIU. Ask the Lord to draw people in great numbers to attend. Pray for Laura Story (’03) and Steven Curtis Chapman as they prepare for the Homecoming concert.

Alumni Association Leadership Council Teams: Pray for the various teams that serve in a number of ways under the AALC. Ask God to encourage hearts to serve on these important committees. How to get involved? Email: alumni@ciu.edu for more information.

Prayfor CIU

Dr. George Murray at New Village Church, Lake Grove, N.Y. www.newvillagechurch.net

Dr. Bill Jones at Christ Community Church, Sumter, S.C. www.cccsumter.com

Dr. Bill Jones at Columbia Rotary Club, Seawell’s Restaurant, Columbia, S.C. www.columbiarotaryclub.org

Dr. George Murray at Northeast Presbyterian Church, Columbia, S.C. www.nepresbyterian.org

Dr. George Murray at Grace Mennonite Church, Berlin, Ohio www.allaboutgrace.org

Dr. George Murray at Corban University, Salem, Ore. www.corban.edu

Dr. George Murray at Salem First Baptist Church, Salem, Ore. www.fbcsalem.org

Dr. George Murray at Moody Chapel, Spokane, Wash. www.moody.edu/spokane

CIU Homecoming 90th anniversary www.ciu.edu/alumni/hc13

Dr. George Murray at Bergen Christian Testimony Church, Wyckoff, N.J. www.bctcnj.org

Dr. George Murray at Grace College Chapel, Winona Lake, Ind. www.grace.edu

Do you know a CIU alumnus or alumna, professor or staff member deserving of special recognition? Honors are periodically awarded recognizing achievements in the following categories:

• Alumni of the Year• Kingdom Impact Honor• Recent Alumni Recognition• Distinguished Faculty/Staff

Making a nomination is easy and online. For honor descriptions, criteria and previous honorees, visit https://community.ciu.edu/alumni/honors.

To submit your nomination, go to: https://community.ciu.edu/alumni/nomination-form. You can submit the nomination online or print the form and mail it to the Alumni Relations Office.

When nominating someone, you will need to include the following:

• Your name and contact information• A full paragraph or two describing why you think the person should be recognized

• Three references who know the nominee along with their contact information

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On the Roadwith CIU Chancellor George Murray and President Bill Jones

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Nominate Alumni for Honors!

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Prayfor CIU

’40sRuth Hungerpiller Petersen (’40) at age 93, continues to enjoy life to its fullest. Each morning, except Sundays, she meets with friends at McDonalds for breakfast to chat over Social Security and other issues and most enthusiastically LOVES her motorcycle rides from friends.

’60sJohn (’62 & ’87) and Margy Dickinson (’63) Haines retired at Penny Retirement Community in Florida. They have great joy ministering to high school dropouts. johnmargyh@yahoo.com

Steve and Marilyn Johnson Schiffner. Marilyn, who was a CBC

library assistant (‘64-‘65) and student (‘65-‘66) recently retired after 30 years of library service to Oklahoma public school students and educators. She was the library media specialist at Rollingwood Elementary School (Putnam City Schools) for 20 years prior to her retirement. schif@cox.net

’70s Martin (’71) and Phyllis Bowie. After Marty retired as a guidance counselor with the federal government, he studied Spanish and endeavors to reach out to the Hispanic community. Phyllis has a beautiful first soprano voice and sings in the church choir and with The Virginia Beach Chorale. blessedmarty@live.comBill (’72) and Deborah Palka Tarter (’72) have joined Scientific Technology and Language Insti-tute (STLI). Bill is the new director of the international office and Deborah is the new communication and development coordinator. They will be providing leader-ship to STLI’s work in Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia (www.stli.org). The Tarters recently returned from a visit to Hebron School in South India, where Bill attended as a child. Bill and Deborah have three children. bvtarter@gmail.com

Jerry Ireland (’72) was recognized for 40 years of ministry and 25 years of service at Charity Chapel in Pensacola, Fla. where he serves as associate pastor. jerryireland@cox.net

’80sPatty Johnston Jamieson (’81, ’03) served 25 years in the Philippines and was seeing increasing results in ministry to Muslims when she was struck with a serious

nerve disorder that ended her missionary career. Patty writes: “In the midst of my severe illness, God brought a wonderful man into my life! We were married Sept. 14, 2011. I praise God that my health has improved since marriage.” Bob and Patty Jamieson reside in Titusville, Fla. setfreepatty@gmail.com

Kathleen Buurma (’83). After completing 30 years of teaching in the

United States, Kathleen went to Honduras as a missionary teacher in the summer of 2012.

Rob (’86) and Susan Fishel (’83) Black. Susan has published her first book,” Marriage is Hard: Truths I Wish I Had Understood Before I Got Married.” It is published by Focus Publishing. Rob is pastor of adult minis-tries at Community Bible

Church in High Point, N.C. and is also the director of the church’s counseling center. sfblack13@hotmail.com

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went to Honduras as a missionary teacher in the summer of 2012.

Rob (’86) and Susan Fishel (’83) Black.Susan has published her first book,” Marriage is Hard: Truths I Wish I Had Understood Before I Got Married.” It is published by Focus Publishing. Rob is pastor of adult minis

Bill & Deborah Tarter

The Jamiesons

Jerry Ireland

joy ministering to high

johnmargyh@yahoo.comRuth Petersen

The Schiffners

The Bowies

The Haines

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David R. Hawkins (’84, ’87) has published a new book, “Stumbling Toward Obedience,” a study of obedience to the Great Commission and the heart of God for people, by looking at the Prophet Jonah’s disobedience. daveandvickiehawkins@gmail.com

William (’88) and Martha Makali serve with Full Dimension Ministry in Tanzania, East Africa where William is a pastor and involved in church planting. See his video at: www.fulldimensionministry.orgCraig (’88) and Theresa (’89) Bowen launched A Candle in the Window Hospi-tality Network, a growing online, worldwide network of Christian households delighting in hospitality. Missionaries are invited to join for free. www.acandleinthewindow.com

’90s Samuel Joseph, son of Jon (’97) and Hannah Fleming (’02) Edgren, was born on May 30 in Columbia, S.C. Proud grandparents are Kathy and Dave Edgren (former Ben Lippen School faculty/staff). edgren@juno.com

’00s Alex (’02 and ’05) and Jenny (McAlister) (’03) Stewart are mission-aries in Holland with European Christian Mission serving at Tyndale Theological Seminary. stewie_ciu@yahoo.com

Chris (’06) and Courtney (former staff) Brink welcomed Palmer William to their family joining big brother Aiden on June 16. Congratulations. courtney.brink@gmail.comCaris Amie Suits, daughter of Kaitlin and Kent (’08) Suits was born on March 11, 2013. Proud grandparents are Mamie and Steve (’01) Suits. kentsuits@gmail.com

Jonathan (’09) & Mika Ishino (’08) Hicks welcomed their second son, Abraham Shingi, to their family on Jan. 11. The proud brother is two-year-old Ezra Yushi. Jonathan and Mika have just been accepted as appointees with Pioneers and want to go to Japan. hicks.jd@gmail.com

Thomas and Merry Anna Greene (’09) Staub have moved to Kandern, Germany to serve at Black Forest Academy; Merry Anna in Admissions and Thomas in IT support. They would love to hear from you. MerryA718@gmail.com

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2012-2013 Graduates: What are your plans?Pheobe Liu plans to be a faithful servant of God in carrying out His mission work in East Asia and beyond.

Edward Teal plans to return to CIU and pursue a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business & Organizational Leadership.

Peter Guinther has been accepted into a Ph.D. program in Biblical Studies at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va. His goal is to become a professor of Greek and New Testament.

Edward TealPhoebe Liu Peter Guinther

The Straubs

just been accepted as

Caris Amie Suits

The Brinks

The Makalis

The Hicks Children

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Other Not�: Bill and Joyce Supplee (honorary alumni and former faculty/staff) moved to Camden, S.C. Over a year ago doctors said Bill’s heart was failing and projected he had about six months to live. They did not know God’s plans. In July, Bill celebrated his 89th birthday and Joyce, her 90th birthday. They would enjoy hearing from all friends, faculty and alumni.

Matthias Manoogian Scruggs was born to Jeremy and Christine Scruggs (former Ben Lippen School faculty). He joins big sister, Abigail and proud grandmother, Peggy Lee Manoogian (Honorary alumna and staff). pmanoogian@ciu.edu

With the LordLaura, wife of William Barnett (’37) – July 2012Emily Callie Gibson Lytle (’38) – May 2013Janet Robertson Gerow (’39) – March 2013Daniel Sulc (’52) – June 2013Millie, wife of Leo Leeder (’56) – April 2013Garrett, husband of June Wessel (’57) –

January 2013George P. Hutchinson (’62) – June 2013Penelope Lyon (’63) – Aug 2013Neva Wieseke Abbott (’64) – April 2011Anthony Gibson (’64) – April 2013Wilson Fleming (’64) – Nov 2010Carolyn Thompson Ayers (’73) – May 2013Keevil Johnston (’76) – May 2013Katherine Seay Johnson (’82) – Feb 2013Brigitte, wife of Don Farley (’82) – April 2013William Donnelly (’83) – May 2013George Francis Mullen (’93) – Oct 2011Stuart Harlan Cone (’11) – June 2013Willie, husband of Jeri Carter (’12) – June

2012

Aimee Lambie McQuilkin (’40), the daughter of the first president of Columbia Interna-tional University, Robert C. McQuilkin, died on June 11, 2013 in Penny Farms, Fla. She was 97 years old.

After graduation from Columbia International University, then called Columbia Bible College, she went on to a 40-year career in pioneer medical, educational, and church work in the frontier region of Colombia, South America. Her life is documented in the book, “Senorita Aimee,” authored by her sister, Marguerite Cartee.

Her brother, Robertson McQuilkin, president emeritus of CIU, described Aimee as a “sparkling presence in our lives from birth,” and “a model for us to follow with a life well lived to the glory of God.”

The Scruggs Children

SETECA VisitDr. George Murray and a team of CIU alumni visited American Theological Seminary of Central America (SETECA) in Guatemala City, Guatemala in early April. Pictured above (rear, left to right) are Paul Branch, David Stoddard, Dr. Steve Sywulka, Dr. George Murray, Dr. Paul Sywulka, David Mendieta. In front: Diana Stoddard and Ann Henriques. Bob Henriques was also in attendance, but not pictured.

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