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February 2008
Hello Alumni, Happy Valentines Day!
Here's what's happening...
QUESTIONS OF THE MONTH
1. Are you using your CBC education? If so, what are you doing (volunteer & paid). Please email answers to alumni@columbiabc.edu
2. Columbia Bible College is looking to expand their "Enrichment" options (courses taken for personal/spiritual growth) and we would like to hear from you as alumni as to what you think CBC should offer. Perhaps there's something you thought you missed in your CBC education, or something you always wanted to take while you were here, but just couldn't fit it in. Let us know alumni@columbiabc.edu
CBC & ALUMNI RELATIONS NEWS
CBC Alumni Facebook Group
Want to reconnect with old friends from CBC? We've created the Columbia Bible College Alumni Group on Facebook. To join this group, create a profile at www.facebook.com and search for the group Columbia Bible College Alumni. Join the 700+ Alumni already there! There is also an Outdoor Leadership Facebook Group.
The Great Alumni Search
Many people have submitted alumni update forms and our email and white pages lists are growing daily, but there are many people we still have lost touch with and you can help! People move or change their name and we lose track of them so we are continuously searching for alumni. You are our greatest resource as many of you have stayed in touch with classmates, friends, relatives, or even people you attend church with or work with. You know information that we don't! Check with fellow alumni to see if they are receiving mail from us, if not, we would appreciate information to point us in the right direction or your connection with that person to encourage them to contact us and update their information. The best is to direct them to the website to fill out an alumni update form found at www.columbiabc.edu/alumni! We will be posting our missing alumni on the website for you to look over and help us find in a few weeks.
Alumni Testimonies
Alumni stories are a key to our recruitment process and help people to catch the vision for Columbia. We want to know how your using your Columbia education, whether it's through employment, personal growth or volunteer service in the community. Many prospective students want to know what you can do with a Columbia education and your testimony helps us answer that question. So, send us a short testimony about your time at CBC, what you learned and how you're using that education today. You can send all testimonies to admissions@columbiabc.edu
Alumni Website
Find out all the current information at the CBC Alumni Website. Check for event information, Alumni Updates, and find out more information about alumni benefits and services www.columbiabc.edu/alumni
Alumni Updates
To see current alumni updates go to www.columbiabc.edu/alumni
Students on Service Workday
On March 15, 2008, CBC students will be available to work for the morning or the afternoon to help with your projects! All donations go to the students missions trips. If you're interested in hiring students for our SOS day, please contact Kathleen Doll by march 10th. 604-853-3567 ext. 443.
Late Spring Course Offerings
We are offering Hebrew I and Hebrew II (April 21-May 30) for 6 credits. These course credits can be transferred to various Masters level programs (e.g., ACTS, TWU, Regent). We are also offering a three week Israel study course partnering with Jerusalem University College for 4 credits (June 9-29 covers the Israel sections). Interested alumni can contact Ken Esau at ken.esau@columbiabc.edu.
CBC Missions Trips
This year CBC's Student Missions Trips will be going to New Orleans with MDS (Feb. 24 – Mar. 1), Urban Mission Adventure (March 6-9), & Costa Rica (April 22-May 8). The Quest program also has several missions trips going out this year.
CBC & ALUMNI EVENTS
Edmonton Missions Fest (Feb 22-23)
Plan to be at the Edmonton Missions Fest? Drop by the CBC booth and say Hi. Adel Klassen and a recent grad, Candice Green, will be there!
Columbia Bible College Spring Gala (March 8)
The Board of Directors of Columbia Bible College invites you to the Fourth Annual Fundraiser Spring Gala. Join us for an evening of fine dining, entertainment, and a silent auction. Entertainment provided by Father's Daughter. For tickets and more information please see the Columbia Bible College website at http://www.columbiabc.edu/?action=d7_article_display&Join_ID=184145.
BC & AB Alumni Tour (April 20- May 3)
Columbia's Admissions & Alumni Team will be travelling around BC & AB to connect with prospective students, schools, churches and alumni. Alumni Gatherings will be organized in each area. Details to be announced. Please keep your contact information up to date so we can send you an invitation.
Alumni Legacy Homecoming (September 26-27)
All alumni of Columbia Bible College and it's predecessor schools are invited to join in on our first annual Alumni Legacy Homecoming weekend. A great weekend of friends, fun & fellowship with other alumni. Share the memories and come back to CBC for a great weekend of reconnecting! Specific reunion events will happen for 1930's-1960's & 1978-1983 (25ish year reunion), There will also be decade gatherings. Please be sure to have your contact information up to date so we can send you information!
If you have questions, please contact Adel Klassen adel.klassen@columbiabc.edu.
CBC BEARCAT ATHLETICS: EVENTS THIS MONTH
Come out and Support the CBC Bearcats at home and away!
For more information on CBC Bearcat Athletics, please check out their website: www.columbiabc.edu/athletics or contact athletics@columbiabc.edu
COLUMBIA BIBLE COLLEGE SERVICES
Columbia Conference, Retreat & Sports Centre
Looking for a location for your event?
Check out the website for more information http://www.columbiabc.edu/hospitality/index.html
CBC Dining Room
Come for coffee or a meal. Fresh Cinnamon Buns on Monday & Fresh Scones on Wednesday.
2007-2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
February
4-8 Prayer week
7-10 Urban Mission Adventure #3
9th Camp Day
12th CBC Board of Directors Meeting
22- Mar 2 Reading Week/Missions Trips/OL Expeditions
March
6-9 Urban Mission Adventure #4
7-8 Youth Worker's Conference
8 Columbia Spring Gala
10 Prospective Student View Day
19 Prospective Student Evening Open House
26 Scholarship Awards Evening
26 Prospective Student View Day
April
6 SongFest
10 Year End Celebration
11 & 14-17 Final Exams
19 Commencement Ceremony & Banquet
19-May 3 Alumni Tour (BC & AB)
May
5 ECE Summer Semester Begins
6 Columbia Open Golf Tournament
14 Prospective Student Evening Open House
June
6-7 CBC Board of Directors Meeting
* If you would like more information about any of these events please contact the alumni office alumni@columbiabc.edu
STAFF/FACULTY UPDATES
Welcome
Chris Dirksen ('07) - Admissions Counsellor
Goodbye
After over 10 years of experience on the student life team, Rikk Kieft has announced his resignation from Columbia Bible College. Rikk has accepted a position as the Executive Director of Gardom Lake Bible Camp in Salmon Arm British Columbia. Rikk writes. “There is something special about the community at CBC that values Christ, community and development of people. This dynamic has made my years here extraordinary and will be greatly missed.” Rikk has had a significant impact on the lives of the many students and will be missed. We wish him and his family well as he begins a new challenge and thank him for his incredible devotion and servant-leadership. Rikk begins his new position on March 1. A search for his successor will begin immediately. Inquires should be made to the Employment section of the Columbia Bible College’s website for further details.
News
Melanie and Rocky Olfert are proud parents of a son, Easton Rocky Olfert born on January 22, 2008. Melanie is on Maternity Leave.
Curtis Pauls married Pauline Lepp in the summer of '06. They bought a house in Chilliwack last spring, we have two cats named Henry and Bella, and he's happily still employed by the college, working in the Outdoor Leadership department!
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
CBC Career Centre
Check out our Career Centre's Online Job Board! The job board is very active for students and alumni, even through the summer. New postings going up usually daily. Great resource if you are looking for work, a first position after your degree, or seeking to change jobs. Contact Karin Gregory (karin.gregory@columbiabc.edu) to get access information (username/password). http://www.columbiabc.edu/studentservices/cc.html
Post a Job
Post a job opportunity on the Online Job Board! Do you have a job available for students or alumni? You can add it to the CBC job board. Check out the career centre for more information. http://www.columbiabc.edu/studentservices/cc.html
Employment at CBC
A number of searches are happening right now including College Business Administrator, Worship Arts Faculty, Quest Program Associate Coordinator (Teaching Emphasis), Dean of Men & Facilities Services Associate (Custodial 1)! Interested in working at CBC or know someone who would be perfect for the job? For current job openings at CBC check the employment section of the website (http://www.columbiabc.edu/facultystaff/employment.html)
Revised February 13, 2008
