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Last Friday, we commissioned 356 graduates. In the Bible, the word therefore signifies everything that has happened up until this point is important. Thinking about our graduates, I can’t help but borrow the term. Therefore, go. Because of everything that has gone before this moment, go into the world. Because of the families that you came from, because of the education you received, because of the friendships, because of difficult person-forming discussions in class, because of your internship experience, because of your relationships, because of all of these things…go!
Often these because statements lead to instructions on what is next: the so that. Graduates, don’t just go…go so that you continue in your kingdom-curiosity that will unpack more of God’s creativity, lead to innovation, and present a good news proclamation to your neighbors. All your understanding has led to more than mere comprehension, but to the belief that transformation is only found in a God who is in all, is for all, and intends to bring all back to himself. Go, therefore, and make disciples, so that the world may know him who sent you.
Brandon Huisman, director of alumni and external relations
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| Commencement Wrap Up
Dordt College awarded 356 diplomas at the 2016 commencement ceremony on Friday, May 6. Among this year's graduates, 304 baccalaureate degrees, 18 associate of arts degrees, and 34 masters of education degrees.
Dr. Timothy Van Soelen, Dordt College education professor, presented the commencement address, titled "Itchy Ears," which takes its name from Matthew 7 and Luke 8.
During the week of Commencement, the class of 1966 held a reunion to celebrate its Golden Reunion.
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Dordt Football: Balancing Academics and Athletics
In a video documentary that is receiving national attention, Dordt student-athletes Andrew Cameron and Jason Miller tackle the "dumb jock" stereotype and take a look at the life of Dordt's football players.
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Dordt ag students earn high honors at nationals
Twenty-five students from the Dordt College Agriculture Club qualified to attend the National Post-Secondary Agriculture Students (PAS) Conference and Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, from March 16 to 19. At the conference, these students competed in various team and individual events and attended breakout sessions and keynote speeches that focused on helping students improve their résumés and interview skills. Check out their results online.
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Dordt College receives $355,268 National Science Foundation grant
Dordt College professors Mark Christians (psychology), Luralyn Helming (psychology), Mark McCarthy (history) and Nathan Tintle (statistics), have received a three-year, $355,268 grant from the National Science Foundation to facilitate a research program for undergraduates that explores the effects of political upheaval and ethnic discord on the mental health of Ukrainian citizens. Using an interdisciplinary approach, their research will provide undergraduate students a unique opportunity to make meaningful contributions to health and policy research issues in a developing country.
Senior psychology major Matt Bolt (Colorado Springs, Colorado) participated in a pilot version of the program last summer, exploring relationships between exposure to the Chernobyl nuclear accident and various longterm mental health issues. This summer he is leveraging his experience at Dordt to participate in a summer research program in Colorado.
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Hire Defenders
Every month in the Alumni E-News we highlight jobs from HireDefenders.com, Dordt’s new online job board. As alumni, you can view and post jobs and internships on HireDefenders.com, too. Visit www.hiredefenders.com to sign up now! - Charge nurse, Bethany Home, Ripon, California
- Communications officer, Oak Harbor Public Schools, Oak Harbor, Washington
- Marketing and communications coordinator, ICE Technologies, Pella, Iowa
- Senior graphic designer, MITTERA, Des Moines, Iowa
- Youth pastor / youth ministry director, Drayton CRC, Drayton, Ontario, Canada
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Job Openings at Dordt College
Check our website for regular updates and application information on new positions open at Dordt College.
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| The Voice
We're currently working on the upcoming issue of the Voice. Some highlights from this issue will include: - interesting and creative ways students and alumni are using social media
- collaboration between engineering and art to create moving sculptures
- changes to the ASK Center
If you have updates and announcement that you'd like to share, please send us an email. Please include information about yourself when sending birth announcements.
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