Multnomah University - Ambassador Yearbook (Portland, OR)

Page 26 text:

Helen Carlson 173 Gifted with an excellent memory and a good sense of organization, Alumni Secretary Helen Carlson manages to keep track of Mull- nomah's entire family of alumni and mission- aries. ln addition, she provides students and faculty with a weekly prayer sheet listing Mult- nomah students, both past and present. Dr. Roger Congdon 481 The Bible is a Complex Book rings throughout Dr. Roger Congdon's Bible survey class. The celebrated genius rarely passes a student without greetings Well known for his pop quizes thorrors, yesl, he is sure to make it plain that lf you don't have any questions for me, l have some for you. Mickey Day Q95 With a full schedule of classes in public speaking, psychology, Bible doctrine, Bible study methods and homiletics, Mickey Day encourages his students to learn to budget their time and energies wisely. The busy instructor has a good rapport with students and faithfully puts into practice his philosophy that com- munication makes the world go 'round. Dis- playing a unique love and reverence for words, he finds no trouble sprinkling picturespue ex- pressions and diddlyfrit throught his conver- sations and lectures. Dr. James DeYoung 1103 Dr. James DeYoung, a full-time instructor at Western Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary, also dedicates much time to Multno- mah's new Masters Program. Characterized by his little boy grin, he talks on his students' level without sacrificing his ascertainedmark ot' intelligence. Frank Eaton tl ll Frank Eaton has his hands full as Multno- mah's senior music director, yet he always finds time for his family, and he insists on putting God first in everything. Music students attest to his perfectionist character and high-quality out- put. His concentration on self-discipline is evi- dent both in himself and in his students.

Page 25 text:

Timothy Aldrich Q33 Congenial-that's Tim Aldrich, said one student. He likes people. Aldrich teaches Bible, Christian education, and homiletics. He presents doctrinal truths without sacrificing his down-to-earth style, a style that makes stu- dents feel free to express themselves. Dr. Albert Baylis My Dr. Albert Baylis is an objective man whose entire existence pivots around God's living Word. His high regard of the Bible en- ables him to present biblical truths in u clear and concise manner. Students who ask him earnest questions find that he rarely answers with personal opinionsg rather, he draws conclu- sions directly from Scripture. Richard Bohrei' 151 English students know that only Richard Bohrer can recite the verb jingle, t'be-is-am- were-was-being-been-may-can-do-does-did-have- had-shall-should-must-might4could-will-and- would, in a single breath. Aside from teaching journalism and English essentials classes, Bohrer also owns and manages a real estate firm. A writer in his spare time, Bohrer is awaiting publication of his first novel. James Braga f6j Retired teacher James Braga has a deep concern for students. Seemingly hidden in the woodwork, he spends many hours counseling in Multnomah's A-frame. Braga works on a one- to-one basis, giving practical advice to students.

Page 27 text:

Tom Erickson 1121 Bible teacher Tom Erickson sees and hears life from an oblique angle. He challenges his students to see God's Word as if for the first time, without their preconceived or en- trenched viewpoints. Not a fly-by-night guy with his head in a bookjl Erickson comes across to students with the attitude that teach- ing is more than just a job to him. lt's life. Denys Fessenden 1131 Frequently punctuating his sentences with in that sense and at that point, Assistant Dean Denys Fessenden clarifies the teaching of others and the teaching ot' God. Students appre- ciate his effort to acknowledge and incorporate contributions given in class. Garry Friesen 1143 The latest Bible professor to join the Multnomah faculty, Garry Friesen teaches well because he communicates well. An example of his effective communication methods: Have I met you? No? Good, then I haven't forgotten your name. What is it? Friesen recognizes that reaching out is the first step to knowing people. John Garmo 1155 John 1 Skip J Garmo's Kay! rings out, signaling his singers to pay attention. Though free and easy-going, Garmo pays close notice to the quality of performance, both in his students and in the music he writes and arranges.