Month of May, 2007

May 14: Alumni/ae Day and Commencement Schedule

May 11, 2007

12:00 noon - 50th, 40th & 25th Reunion Lunches
    Class of 1957 - 6th floor of library
    Class of 1967 - Garden Level, north
    Class of 1982 - Garden Level, south
 
2:30-3:30 - Presentation and Dialogue
    Dr. Marianne Meye Thompson  
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Western Theological Seminary President To Retire From Post

May 10, 2007

The Rev. Dr. Dennis N. Voskuil, the third longest-serving president in Western Theological Seminary’s 141 year history, will complete his presidency in June 2008 after 14 years at the helm of the school.

Voskuil will continue as a teaching member of the faculty at Western, as he holds the Marvin and Jerene DeWitt Chair of Church History. He also looks forward to spending more time with his wife, Betty, their three children, and seven grandchildren.
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Beloved Western Seminary Professor, James I. Cook, 82, Passes Away on May 1, 2007

May 1, 2007

The community of Western Theological Seminary is mourning the death of Dr. James Ivan Cook, professor of New Testament from 1963-1995.  His humility, vulnerability and life of grace touched the hearts, minds and souls of students, friends, congregations and colleagues, inspiring all to be genuine, kind and true in relationships.

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