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May 2016

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Columbia Union Conference Officers Re-Elected During Session

May 21, 2016 by vmbernard

Today during the 27th Columbia Union Conference Constituency Session, union delegates voted to re-elect all three of its executive officers: Dave Weigley as president; Rob Vandeman as executive secretary; and Seth Bardu as treasurer. Delegates also re-elected four vice presidents and voted in a new vice president of education.

Washington Adventist University
Education

Washington Adventist University Enactus Team Places Second at National Expo

May 19, 2016 by vmbernard

Earlier this week, the Washington Adventist University (WAU) Enactus team placed second in their league in the opening round at the 2016 Enactus National Expo in St. Louis. The Enactus judges ranked the university, located in Takoma Park, Md., based on the success of projects that resolved local problems by creatively applying business strategies. As a national finalist, the WAU team is now ranked in the top 40 of 443 colleges and universities.

Columbia Union News

Columbia Union Members to Gather for 27th Constituency, Elect Leadership

May 18, 2016 by vmbernard

This coming weekend, members of the Columbia Union Conference will gather at Potomac Conference’s Southern Asian church in Silver Spring, Md., for the 27th Constituency Meeting. They’ll hear reports about the accomplishments of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in this territory during the past five years and elect leaders for the next quinquennium.

Columbia Union News
Washington Adventist University
Education
Photo courtesy Washington Adventist University

Washington Adventist University to Release its Quinquennial Report to Constituents on May 20, 2016

May 18, 2016 by vmbernard

Washington Adventist University (WAU) will release its quinquennial report on the state of the university to its Board of Trustees, alumni, donors, faculty, staff, students and other constituents at a meeting May 20, 2016.

Pennsylvania Conference
Education
Blue Mountain Academy students (right) referee the Reading Junior Academy team.

BMA-hosted Robotics, LEGO Events Add to Learning

May 17, 2016 by vmbernard

For more than five years, the Pennsylvania Conference has hosted regional robotics events at Blue Mountain Academy in Hamburg. The FIRST LEGO League and Adventist Robotics League provide opportunities for all young people to experience exciting “real-world” applications while upholding the values and integrity of a well-rounded Adventist education.

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