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Eee ey cy REDEEMER | juno 1 OMINI 2008 2007-2008 Anno Domini od, give us grace to accept with serenity the things hat cannot be E: changed... courage to change the things which should he changed... | andthe | wisdom to | distinguish the one from the other, Reivhold Niehahe- Anno Domi Staff of 2007-08: ‘Editor: Augie Poot “Managing Editor: Ashley White Layous Staff Maria Snip & Lydia Wikkerink. I's udways exciring to see another edition ol Ary Lami ‘Ou behalf uf the Redeemer opmaiuaity, T world Whe to express uur thanks to our editor, Augie Poot, and the yearhoak ream Tos all he work they have done to make this your's odirion of Ano Donsins a realy As the pages shat follow reveal il gives ercative expeession te ‘what makes Redvener wmeh # unique Chriatian veadeaaie county. his past Fear we enjoyed w woiulestial range of uctivities md ovenrs-sahafastic, cult, uthlute, sneial and spivieaal,ineluding siguilicaal opportunities for valunteering, serving aud suring dhe love uf Christ. Taken togetlee, Gey have provided u tich context for whole person develupnuent 2007-08 was Redcemer's 25th aunivenny your. giving us the upportuniry fa vetlecl oa how the Lord has blessed Redeemer narunly this pust year Int alsn since ir npened itt 1982 sith, 87 studenta snd 8 full-time faenlly. WFida unr zeeostaicion as provincial university aul the aliion wf an aeeredired teacher education program, we huve experienced remarkable ‘growth, vik 885 tummitted students ehis yee taught by 45 Fullisime and 29 port-time Lucully members | also Uuuablul for our dedicated faculty wud stall who share | Reslocmee'sFision for relating faith to learning, | ‘work and living. Finully, we also thank the Lard Fer improveauezts ont campus in the 2007-08 seademie yeur made possible by the senernun danarinns of eur supporting emstituency, wha ate like a Fahl cloud of seitmesses, surrounding owt campus swith theic pruyers, xoud will and financial auppurt, We were able lo upgrade our swebsire aud install uew signage around ‘cumpas end in the academic bailding. We ure stil working an the vompletian the interpvelutive ini system and the second sneer Feld as part uf Une emscrvation and cecteatiow. puck om the dort ea af amps 1 Keoping with our eldhrution of Redcemers 25 ramuiversarg, our theme for 2007 08 seus ats Goi Puiauness Thope that your learning and experiences at Redeemer this year have expanded your sense of God faithfulness both institutionally and personall Says vt teing fa winder memories at | VD romindees ol Uuut journey. And whether you are returning for Jnmiher studies ar heginvting a new vouution program of r studios, map this ewaliaae to he sour teatimong, With a speed akin to the unapologetic Roadrunner, another academic year at Redeemer has come and gone. “However, thia school year has had Tot more to say than a quick aul teasing meep, meep. It hus heen a yer dense with excitement une disuppointment, joy and sorravr - at various levels. Kelarionships have grovin and deepened; however, we hhave all been let down at times and let down others oe. Small windows in uur understanding of God's world have ‘heen opened; yet we are still sorrupted by the fallen nature of our finite thinking. ‘Through these types of sieaggles we ache for complete redemption, trusting in Go's great faithéalness that he will Snully snake wll things new. In our exceriences here at Redeemer, the jo nessing Gods recreative Jundiwor« is evident despite ehe prescar reality of our fallen ‘world. This is particularly evident in ou: eall to he community to each other. ‘The communal and holistic growth Ive been blessed to rwimess on our cempus over this past yeur isu testament to God's frithTulness. God his heim Exit] threngh the continuation of many activities and events that contribute to the growth of Redeemer’s community, auch as the Frog (Olympics, Church in the Box, the fall and winter retreat Choir concerts, Volleyball Games, the Hamilton Missions sip a {and others), the Marva Dewn lectures, muinstuge drama productions, Colleehouse une Chapel ~ to names few. Through the hard work of many students and staff in our ‘ ¥ comnnunity, God has also shown His faithfulness in bringing ahout soate exciting new events including the Social Justice Conference, Chaplain’s Dessert, Environmental Stewardship sweek and the latte of the Hands. We have been hiesned su community with club leadces, RAs anid FIAs, atkleves, faculty, anid stall that involve Shease’ves in die life of Redeenuer with, dedication, As Senate President I've had the unique experience of working with twelve other senators, who have ‘enthusiastically played an important rote in the growth of comnnunity here at Redeemer. As yuu leef throngh the following nages of memories from this ppast academic vear, itis also an opportunity to reflect on how God has grown Redeemer since ite ealubliskaaent 25 vears ag As has been shown, there is xo such to ke thankful for. Cor ue pust 25 yeurs, Redeemer hus buen u commanity stragating _ to bring Gordon Spykman's phrase ~ "norhing matters but the Kinggiom, bur because of the Kingdom, everything matters" to hear on our academic purssits, Tis truly is an incredibly unique dlessing to huve witnessed, thumks anly to Go's great faithfulness etudent senate pre Lut tha though the up nd downsof your expeiee Do not follow where the path may lead-go instead where there is no path and leave a trail Allowing for change tkes a leap of faith. ‘Trusting that the change will he for the better is easier said than done, however when we allow ourselves to be open and flexible, we are often rewearded through experiences where we grow as individuals. Redeemer has went through many changes since ifs first beginning 25 years ago. The campus has moved, population increased, gained university recognition, underwent renovations, and more, The students, faculty and staff have also changed. cither by increasing the amount of knowledge in their heads, or simply mataring. Though it may ‘be difficult, it is important to embrace these opportunities for change. If we don't, we may find ourselves stack in a rut and discontent, A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject. SIR VANSTON ‘CHURCHILL Change has a considerable psychological inipact on the human mind. To the fearful i ing be 8 that things is encouraging because things itis ing because the things hetter ING WHITNEY JR, ! i Ee ip iE Although we all love stodent life and the many events that tke place at Re the main trend i the least favourite p. Redeemer for but it is defi the most rewarding! It is this time in the and fulfilled drea Castles, Cathedrals, tthe place to be! ‘And with all the gorgeous vistas, never be