BJU President Responds to Questions from Employees and Alumni
Monday, June 17, President Josh Crockett held an hour-long town hall style event for faculty, staff and retirees. Prior to this event, Dr. Crockett asked BJU employees and retirees for questions, concerns and suggestions they wanted him to consider. After reading all the feedback, he addressed the representative areas of concerns and questions including topics like the board, enrollment, student life and discipleship, and his vision for a reinvigorated chapel hour. Following this well-attended event, the employees and retirees enjoyed a reception hosted by Josh and Karie Crockett.
In addition to this Q & A with employees, Dr. Crockett also sat down with John Matthews, Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations to answer a few questions asked by BJU alumni and friends. Why did he want to be president of BJU? What initiatives did the BJU Board of Trustees give him to pursue? And to promote healing with the alumni community, what are some initial steps he plans to take? To hear that quick moving conversation, click the link below.
BJU Press Shares Memories on 50th Anniversary Website
The impact of Bible textbooks on a young child. The transition to electronic pre-press. A top-secret studio session. These are just a few of the memories in our first round of stories featured on our new Stories page at bjupress50.com!
Check the website often for news about planned anniversary events, including a 50th anniversary art show and reunion at BJU Homecoming Weekend in October. All friends, former employees and employees will be welcome!
The impact of Bible textbooks on a young child. The transition to electronic pre-press. A top-secret studio session. These are just a few of the memories in our first round of stories featured on our new Stories page at bjupress50.com!
Check the website often for news about planned anniversary events, including a 50th anniversary art show and reunion at BJU Homecoming Weekend in October. All friends, former employees and employees will be welcome!
HOMECOMING 2024 Registration Opens Soon
Homecoming 2024 is fast approaching! Many of you will be returning to campus in less than four months to enjoy what you love about your alma mater — the people, the campus, the BJU experience! Registration opens July 1 with Early Bird pricing for the premier event — the Alumni Dinner — running through August 31.
Several events sold out last year including the Alumni Dinner, Golden 50 & Beyond Brunch, and more. Be sure to keep an eye on homecoming.bju.edu so you are ready to grab your spot when registration opens July 1!
Thanks for your suggestions
This is the Last Call for Lifetime Achievement Award nominations for Fall 2024. This award is presented to a BJU graduate who has at least 30 years of post-graduation ministry/work/service and has displayed outstanding Christian service, accomplishments and impact on their sphere of influence. So far, we’ve received nearly double the nominations from last year, some even by snail mail! Click the link below to submit your nomination for a well-deserving fellow alum.
Employment Opportunities
BJU Faculty Positions
BJU Staff Positions
Alumni Updates
Future Bruins
Clark, Jeremy ’16 and Felicia Piccolo ’14, Penn Charles, May 22, 2024
Harris, Jonathan ’23 and Olivia (Norton) ’18, Noah Alexander, May 22, 2024
Leedy, Daniel ’20 and Emma (Fordham) ’21, Toby Rymer, May 23, 2024
Leffew, Zachary and Melanie (Gorsline) ’14, Elliora Grace, April 9, 2024
Ludka, Jon and Kaleigh (Tompkins) ’14, John Henry III, May 29, 2024
Searle, Joel ’14 and Rachel (Dubberly) ’14, Samuel Joel, November 5, 2023
Marriages
Houtz: Sydney Havermale ’23 to Jonathan ’20, May 25, 2024
Johnson: Natalie Garcia ’22 to Pearson ’23, April 20, 2024
Deaths
Amspacher, James ’60, May 27, 2024
Char, Adeline ’48, April 11, 2024
Cornelius, Arlene (Bush) ’57, June 11, 2024
Durgin, David ’71 ICS, May 2, 2024
Eaves, Roger ’72 RFS, June 4, 2024
Gibble, David ’77 FE, May 9, 2024
Gillum, Sherry (Goman) ’78 FE, May 20, 2024
Hayes, Cameron ’75, February 4, 2024
Heckert, Joanna (Hughes) ’01 FE, June 9, 2024
Jordan, David ’61, April 26, 2024
Klaiber, Katie ’13, June 10, 2024
Marsh, Stephanie (Wakefield) ’09, May 25, 2024
Marvin, Charles ’58, May 5, 2024
Myers, Darryl ’64, May 20, 2024
Nanney, Carl ’70, June 2, 2024
Norris, Rebecca ’77, April 6, 2024
Rex, Thelma (Carper) RFS, June 13, 2024
Rinks, Lloyd ’59, April 28, 2024
Rogish, Harry ’85, May 21, 2024
Shoff, Donald ’56, January 3, 2024
Sewell, Susanne (Overby) ’74, May 26, 2024
Vanaman, James ’74, May 28, 2024
White, Michael ’76, May 11, 2024
Wilson, Barbara (Marsh) ’62, June 10, 2024
*FE indicates a long-time former employee of BJU.
*RFS indicates a Retired Faculty or Staff of BJU.
Class Notes
Jeremy Clark ’16 graduated from Villanova University with a master of science in water resources and environmental engineering.
Don Harrelson ‘92, MDiv ‘98 graduated with a doctor of ministry degree from Faith Baptist Theological Seminary in Ankeny, IA. His ministry project was on training men on the biblical role of deacons. He continues to pastor Lighthouse Baptist Church is Williamsport, MD. Marjorie (‘01 MAT) teaches middle school English at Heritage Academy in Hagerstown, MD.
Randy Page ’90 was elected as Vice Chair of the South Carolina Public Charter School District Board of Trustees at its recent meeting. Page serves as one of Governor McMaster’s two at-large appointments on the board.
Ryan Smith ’11 has been appointed a Partner of CapinCrouse LLP effective June 1, 2024. CapinCrouse is a national CPA and consulting firm devoted to serving mission-focused nonprofit organizations.
Timothy Word Sr. ‘86 was recently promoted to Senior Executive Director of Human Resources, Chick-fil-A operations, Camen, Inc. – Florida.
