Multnomah University - Ambassador Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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Mr. Erickson combs his two-year-old daughlers hair. in Q . y and bn son, Se r GJ 3 Mr. Da-y pressex weights in the gym. A-1 A 5 ,- ' 'rv fr -. +-- n. the yard. Mr. Erickson often lectures in an informal way in bis tlasses. Mr. Erickxon fbottom leftj played on Mullnonzahlv basket- ball team during bis years as a student. Mr. Erickson conducts a badminton class during his firxi year al Multnomah.

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Jerry Proutv 'Fx ,4 '. S 5. f 6 ,S K , Mr. Erickson discusses a homework assignment with Ken Paul. Mr. Erickson and bis wife. Carol, play the Keylyu'ed Mr, D4-y ,ymdieg in his gffige, Game at 1lJe Valerltines Banquet, Feb. 1976.

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rg 1 . t 91:8 'f' mu-,,q.',g-. . qpit gf ? -. '- , ' pm.: : I , Jerry Prouty Their long discussions and times of shar- ing in the office became evident to students that first year when they began to hear each of the two men share the same illustrations, opinions, truths and jokes in their separate classes. , When Day and Erickson found that the ad- ministration planned to make adjustments in office arrangements, they requested that they be put in the same office again. And so the discussions continue today. The two men both thoroughly enjoy life. Take time to live,', they say almost in un- ison. Take time to smell a flower, pet a dog, gaze at the sky. And they live life to the fullest themselves. Erickson loves basketball and Doug Oldharn's music. Day rejoices in fishing and camping. They know how to laugh, to sing, to feel, to live. The two men both work hard to keep in shape. They're not only religious fanatics, said one student, but they're also physical fanatics. Both of them have a hard work-out in the gym three times a week. The two men both think creatively. They question, read, think, discuss, until most people would go bananas. They aren't satisfied with pat answers that many people just glibly accept. They absolutely insist on knowing exactly what the Bible has to say about every area of life-politics, ecology, science and art, to mention a few. The two men both keep up their homes and yards well. Erickson is a do-it-yourself person. He works on his car, remodels rooms in his house, takes care of house repairs and raises vegetables in his garden alongside his wife. Day, too, is extremely particular about his house and yard, and really works to keep them in good condition. The two men have both influenced many students through their personal counseling and through their teaching. If you need someone to talk to, said one student about Mr. Day lecturer in Bradley-I. E 1-r '4 Day, or if you need wise advice about something heavy, or if you just need a friend, he's there. He's the type of guy who'll cry with you. And that is the way students feel about both Day and Erickson - they're real friends. People can feel their concern, in and out of class. But, the most important thing about these two men, the thing that is the key for all the rest of their lives being in balance, is their devotion to God and His Word. And students do not leave their classes untouched by that passion. The two professors often remind their students that if they really want to be a success, if they really want to be used in great ways, they must know their God. And in-order to know God, they say, one has got to know God's Word. And then they quote their favorite verse: Daniel 11:32, . . . but the people that do know their God shall be strong and do exploits. Some of us are leaving Multnomah this year, others of us in years to come, and we will leave with the realization that we are richer people for having known these two men. We are people a little more in love with life, a little more in love with others and a little more in love with God. In appreciation, therefore, we the staff of the 1976 AMBASSADOR dedicate our year- book to Professors Mickey O. Day and G. Thomas Erickson, two inseparable men who know their God and have taught us to do the same. Gloria Hegge Sz Jerry Prouty, Co-editors I3 MSB