The Taylor University Profile ran from 1963 until 1987 and featured prominent campus news and information about the university.
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Taylor University Profile (April 1987)
Taylor University
Research results declared ‘affirming’ – Three building projects move ahead – Trojans win District 21 -- again! – Stuart Briscoe encourages Taylor’s disciples – Class News – High school students challenged, stretched by annual President’s Honors Conference – Weddings – Success of Senior Seminar caps completion of gen ed program – The 1987 Taylor graduate – Response of the ‘Guinea Pigs’: Seniors evaluate the Seminar – Uniquely prepared to face the world – Grants assist development of general education programs – New conference emphasizes spiritual growth, fellowship – Business world, personal world addressed by guest speakers – Births – Circle America II cuts north along Pacific coastline – Dr. Kesler to share at annual dinner honoring Taylor’s President’s Associates – Deaths – Global Taylor – Girton plans to develop integrity, dedication in women’s programs – Patterson’s seniors epitomize Trojans’ team concept – Senior trip praises program, coach
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Taylor University Profile (January 1987)
Taylor University
Accreditation extension recommended – Art, theatre programs carry on despite misfortune – Collections to fill renovated Helena building – Class News – Enrollment soars; steady growth predicted – Goals crushed in church program’s first year – Weddings – Wandering through China on two wheels – Wheels’ embarks on second perimeter trip – Circle America II overnight stops – Videotape brings Taylor campus to your living room – “The Good ‘Ole Days” – New Taylor alumni directory readied for final production – Births – Change in title and matching gift challenge demonstrate importance of Taylor Fund drive – Glass Endowment Fund springs into existence – Deaths – Global Taylor – Fall survey assesses quality of Upland’s community – Cross country teams pace fall sports success
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Taylor University Profile (June 1986)
Taylor University
Swindoll: ‘Follow the cadence’ — Movers battle elements and beat the odds — Israeli guest educates campus — South residence hall renamed to honor Dr. & Mrs. Gerig — Alumni News — Student body officers named — Taylor Tidbits — Artist Series offers season pass — Help us find our Missing Alums — Track teams win two titles — Baseball team tough at finish — A peek inside Profile
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Taylor University Profile (January 1986)
Taylor University
Zondervans contribute name to library — “Cross & Bucket” provides significant meaning — Library plans festive ‘A to Z’ move — Library crew finds the “heat is on” in winter — Class News — Trustees to close Swallow-Robin — Swallow’s residents concerned about housing, fate of building — Peter J. “Pat” Zondervan: a profile — NCATE team gives Taylor an A+ — Teacher Education standards revised — Visitation Days provide the answers — Lilly provides more general ed funds — Leadership Conferences — Christian College Conference Prepares for 5th Year — Youth Conference announces ‘It’s Your Move’ — President Jay L. Kesler — Inaugural planning set in motion — “Circle America” encore scheduled — Dr. Pitts plans Israel tour — Taylor Club schedule — Great Britain trip offered—again! — Pastor’s conference originated — Music department schedules — Pressure defense sparks TU success — Cross country teams set fall pace — Williamson qualifies for NAIA marathon — Spring schedules — Trojans’ fall sports teams experience “upbeat” season — Special service unites TU Family — Taylor Tidbits — A peek inside Profile
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Taylor University Profile (October 1985)
Taylor University
Kesler appointed 28th President – Taylor Student Organization welcomes Jay Kesler – God’s faithfulness remains the key in transition – Class News – Jackson sings new admissions song – New high school leadership conference scheduled – Fall enrollment tops 1400 students – Ortlunds minster to Taylor’s needs – Teacher placement joins Development – Circle America Perimeter Trip Schedule – Fall Taylor Club Schedule – Global Taylor – Homecoming schedule October 25-27 – Gangel, Dino featured during Parents’ Weekend – Variety adds spice to Homecoming activities – marriages – Library on schedule as exterior nears completion – Lilly grant awarded to computerize holdings – Births – Wheels rolls through Upland – Probe, Welcome Weekend orient new students with college life – 1985-86 Taylor Athletics – Deaths – Fall teams hope experience pays off – Spahr awarded NAIA scholarship –Tennis receive second serve – A peek inside Profile
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Taylor University Profile (June 1985)
Taylor University
Colson challenges 312 graduates – Tennis and golf return – Challenges of academic mission – Educators advance – Students grow at annual Youth Conference – Faculty study abroad – Evaluators to visit – Students, faculty minister overseas – Corduan named professor of year – Professors Nussbaum, Rice return – Summer and fall Taylor Club schedule – Leadership conference again a success – Parents’ Association names new members – Admissions Coordinators add dynamic force – Coming events for fall 1985 – New $5 million library halfway completed – Taylor receives large gift – Davenport shares Wheels experience – Athletic Schedule – Taylor student dies – Clark serves Taylor for 20 years – Scholarship created – Trojan track captures title – Softball looks to ’86 – Trojan baseball has winning season – Trojanes run strongly – Dear Friend of Taylor:
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Taylor University Profile (September 1984)
Taylor University
1984 Football Schedule – Library construction underway – Odle receives national award – Students involved in world missions – Former TSO President earns national award – Coming Events – Taylor gains computer endorsement - a first – Taylor Club Meetings—Fall, 1984 – Parents to hear Seamands, Carl Henry – Great Homecoming set for November 2-4 – Easter Seal child, Gaithers, at Taylor – Hinman heads media, publications program – Cedar Bend Farm hosts classes – Hoosier Dome game sparks excitement – Men’s Basketball Schedule – Roselyn Kerlin named Taylor Trustee – Professor Fry named writing judge – Former Editor heads new grant programs – Taylor Ringers plan concert tour – West Coast Taylor Clubs enjoy fellowship – Taylor Club sponsors Williamsburg trip – An Illuminating Landmark
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Taylor University Profile (March 1984)
Taylor University
Schaeffers to lecture at Taylor on March 10 – The Schaeffers’ Lecture and Film Schedule – Students take study tour of England and France – Church Music Workshop set – “Wheels” complete 11th tour of Holy Land, study Bible course – Taylor eleven to play in new Hoosier Dome – Announcing the SEcond Annual Taylor University Tuition-Free Summer Honors Program for High School Students June 18 – July 20 – Huffman’s receive special NAC award – Seniors named to 1984 Who’s Who – Music Majors tour Italy – Glass Chosen to Officiate at Olympics – Chorale to perform at NAE convention – Computer classes for teachers offered – The Taylor “Network” And You – U.S. News and World Report cites Taylor – Davis named outstanding woman – Taylor Sounds to tour Southeast – Giving sets new six-month record – Jeran serving on AACTE Task Force – Math Department creates teaching games – Social Work Department earns reaccreditation – Coming Events – Lighthouse ministers in Bahamas through a variety of talent – Major Changes in Taylor’s Athletic Programs
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Taylor University Profile (January 1984)
Taylor University
Continuing Education expanding – MacDonald to lead spiritual renewal – Library progressing on schedule – Formula for a vibrant future – Kanaga speaks at business seminar – Lighthouse minsters in Bahamas – Capstone offers seniors vital experience – New academic programs added – Students study, travel in Israel – Students cycle, study in Southwest – Hustad to headline Church Music Workshop – Business department joins honor society – Financial aid options presented – Fine Arts Schedule – Missions week involvement strong – Learning center directors meet – Education professors in creative roles – Spring Break Concert Tour Schedule – Large student groups tour Europe – Visitors receive reimbursement – “Little Bear” drama confronts sexual abuse – Spring Taylor Club Schedule – Taylor Clubs held in several areas – Conways to speak at Family Week – “Press On” for Youth Conference ’85 – Student Conference to be held – Circle America Perimeter Trip Schedule – Patterson’s squad playing well – Trojane basketball in rebuilding year – Baseball team hopes for repeat in 1985 – Athletic Schedule
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Taylor University Profile (October 1983)
Taylor University
Student awarded major scholarship – Fall enrollment shows substantial gain – Presenting “Computers in the Church” – Coming events – Twelve elected to parents’ cabinet – Summer conferences draw thousands – Parents’ Weekend inspires campus – CAP, Wycliffe create programs for children of missionaries – New Taylor calendar – Jeran joins NCATE team – Harlowe Evans, former trustee, dies – Taylor selected for AACTE project – TaylorRingers plan concert tour – Computer class given for community – Taylor withdraws from athletic conference – Note to sports fans: – Spiritual Renewal Week Held – Trustees add three new members to board – New Havens for Weary Travelers – All-American takes 4th place in heptathalon – Why a Christian Liberal Arts University?
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Taylor University Profile (January 1983)
Taylor University
Free tuition plan makes news – Summer Honors Program offered H.S. students – Free tuition for children of alumni – The Board of Trustees and the Faculty of Taylor University request the honor of your presence – Band tour set – Chorale plans spring tour – Future church leaders get summer tuition – Computer camps slated for July – Campus prepares for Youth Conference – Students study in California – Opportunities in archaeology revealed by Dr. Dale Heath – Names of prospective students requested – Cooperative Education programs set – Prospective Student Information Form – Cedar Bend Farm offers studies, crafts – Environmental courses offered to public – President Emeritus authors book – Clubs plan meetings of interest – Taylor awarded humanities grant – Math students devise teaching games – Church Music Workshop planned – Faculty Openings for Fall, 1983 – Advancement officials announce resignations – Joseph Fritzsche Says “Thank You”
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Taylor University Profile (May 1982)
Taylor University
Sweeting addresses 337 graduating seniors – Lori Shepard earns All-American honors – Music building progressing; designed for fuel efficiency – Summer conference schedule complete – Dr. Francis Ewbank Frank Roye retire – Hillman, Culbertson, NAIA All-Americans – New faculty members announced – Teacher education cited by NCATE – Parker receives community award – Student appointed to research project – Winquist selected for study in Africa – Annual fund nears goal – Wycliffe personnel spend summer on campus – Wycliffe missionaries available for churches – Wycliffe Missionaries Available for Churches – Basketball Camp in 26th season – Students serve on mission fields – Raymond Rice succumbs April 20 – Salt and Light – Crawley Scholarship Award Established – AuSable forum draws numerous scientists – OMS head given honorary degree – Fall Festival Weekends offer varied fare – Learn How to Save Taxes
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Taylor University Profile (April 1982)
Taylor University
Lilly Endowment, Inc., awards faculty grant – Dr. Heath studies Arab-Israel dilemma – Sonju, Moore join Board of Trustees – The Taylor Sounds – You can cope with inflation – Coming events – New football coach selected – Gerald Oliver: Teaching better money management – Sample directs Ambassador Clubs – Kate Cluff serves on DOULOS – Church Music programs offer opportunities – “Mission Software Project” aids WGM – The “Taylor Sounds” musical group created – A month of rich experience – Taylor Club spring schedule – A month of rich experience – Trust Ownership
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Taylor University Profile (September 1981)
Taylor University
Presidential inauguration ceremonies set November 5, 6 – The Board of Trustees and the Faculty of Taylor University request the honor of your presence – Taylor awarded Title III Grant – CAP faculty, students, aid Wycliffe translators – “Wheels” cross U.S., travel other areas – Applications reach all-time record – NCATE reaccredits Taylor’s Teacher Education Program – James H. Oliver M.D. becomes Taylor’s first resident physician – Oliver named Advancement Vice-President – Alumni needed by Admissions staff – President Emeritus reports on activities – Forum receives national attention from press – Griffin to direct Student Ministries – Coming events – Over 5,000 guests attend summer conferences on campus – Parents’ weekend plans complete – Woman hostage appearing at Taylor – New professors join faculty – MorningStar plans 1982 concert tour – How will the 1981 Estate and Gift Tax changes affect YOUR plans?
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Taylor University Profile (May 1981)
Taylor University
Dino, Leighton Ford head Parents’ Weekend – Computer contest sponsored by ISD – MORNINGSTAR on Midwestern tour – Glass heads physical education program – Don Odle honored – Alumni anticipate gala Homecoming – Taylor suffers loss of Trustee Grafton Moore – Living with Unpredictability – “Kids of Divorce” probes deep needs – New Assistant to the President announced – Kastelein gains computer certification – Applicants, SAT scores increasing, states Keller – Beyond the “Quick-kick Sugar.” – Spanish education major added – Students named to Who’s Who – Summer Sessions – Planning Your Financial Future?
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Taylor University Profile (March 1981)
Taylor University
Dr. Gregg Lehman named President of Taylor – Donors contribute over half million – Computer graduate serving with CAP – Trustee matching program over $824,000 – Students gain national recognition – Sports publication wins top honors – Students protest Soviet actions – Enrollment picture bright for fall – MorningStar – Free summer tuition for alumni children – Business consultant presents seminar – Taylor honors two Christian leaders – “Wheels” complete Florida trip – Senior Capstone takes business majors on study-tour – Alumni male chorus makes Florida tour – Planning Your Financial Future?
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Taylor University Profile (February 1981)
Taylor University
Programming team places high in contest – Coming Events – ‘Wheels’ travel Arizona highways – Student selected for scientific research – British minister leads Staley Lectures – Program hopes for national accreditation – Basketball Scores – Late Scores – New majors in church music approved – Popular Elderhostel week scheduled – Interterm takes students abroad – Agency commends energy programs – Mark Hatfield to address seniors – Taylor prepares for NCATE review – Summer conference schedule filled again – Prominent speakers lead chapel services – Planning Your Financial Future?
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Taylor University Profile (December 1980)
Taylor University
New hall honors former President – Coming Events – Parnassus Is Ready – Youth Conference: a year in the making – Governor honors Pres. Rediger – Faculty take part in English conclave – Lilly awards $19,954 grant – Social work profs discuss student stress – Basketball schedules – Engstrom receives Legion of Honor – Music Camp earns student praise – Keeping Our Balance – Missions Awareness Week conducted – Volleyball team wins state honors – Enrollment, applications set new records – Board elects three Trustees – Three added to Hall of Fame – CAP assisting Wycliffe program – What Is Trust Ownership? What Can It Do For Me?
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Taylor University Profile (September 1980)
Taylor University
Wheeler Stadium nears completion – Hartman leads spiritual emphasis – Classrooms to be filled again in 1980-81 – New program successful – Chapel/Auditorium adds facility – Campus gears up for Homecoming – Trustees seek new president – New faculty appointed – Odle invited to China as tour guide – “Go ye into all the world…” – Dates to remember: – Environmental forum proves significant – Football Schedule – Basketball Schedule – Demand for CAP services mushrooms – Colleagues’ College sharpens faculty – What Is Trust Ownership? What Can It Do For Me?
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Taylor University Profile (May 1980)
Taylor University
Education program wins state honors – Applications above last year – Jim Wheeler Stadium groundbreaking held – Taylor students take over school – Students assist hurricane victims – Trojanes win state title – Scientists plan meeting at Taylor – Golfers win HBCC title – Project DOULOS now underway – Kantzer speaks at Baccalaureate – Summer conference slate nearly filled – Environmental studies, research offered – Christian school administrators meet – Sorensen named Wrestling coach – Wrestlers win HBCC title – Concert/Lecture Series Fall, 1980 – Business department head appointed – Student development conference slated – PARNASSUS returns to literary scene – AuSable Forum draws scholars – Gala Homecoming set for Oct. 24-26 – More Than Intellectual Taxidermy – What Is Trust Ownership? What Can It Do For Me?
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Taylor University Profile (March 1980)
Taylor University
Center for Student Development Opens – Class giving goal is $60,000 – Artist Paul Ashby donates collection – New programs in church music, science – Seminars to explore women’s perspectives – MorningStar produces album – Kantzer speaking at Baccalaureate – Mass communication major offered – Taylor Clubs well-attended – Alumni, Hoosier authors sought – “Lost” gospel team forms first Youth Conference – Youth Conference Draws 1,000 – Students selected for ‘Who’s Who’ – Twenty students earn straight ‘A’s – University using mailing lists – Taylor University… it isn’t just in Upland – Chorale announces concert tour – A Rewarding Opportunity - For You
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Taylor University Profile (September 1979)
Taylor University
Dr. Milo A. Rediger Named President – Science Series Studies Alternate Technologies – Capacity Enrollment – Gala Homecoming Attracts Grads – Football Schedule – Annual Fund Giving Sets Record – Luncheons for Pastors – Anglin named Dean of Instruction – Cult Awareness Week Announced – Welcome Weekend Aids New Students – Parnets to Hear Jay Kesler, “Hansi” – New Faculty members Announced – Moore Than Dreams – New Housing for Hall Directors – Concert/Lecture Series – C.S. Lewis Studied on Stage, in Film Series – Colleagues’ College Sharpens Faculty – Spiritual Emphasis Week Slated – Time Management Seminar Slated – Other Coming Events – Slick Fund Raising Or Thoughtful Service
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Taylor University Profile (May 1979)
Taylor University
Youth Conference: A Goal Achieved – Winning Can Be Fun! – Christian School Administrators Meet – Greg Jones: The Soft Touch – Teacher Placement Directory Offered – Evangelical Scientists Discuss Ideas – Seven Awarded Faculty Grants – Scientist Discusses Three Mile Island – NAE Official Speaks At Commencement – Editor, Author Visits Campus – Trustees Reaffirm Taylor’s Standards – National Affairs Institute Held – The Revenue Act of 1978 And You
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Taylor University Profile (March 1979)
Taylor University
Odle Retirement Ceremonies Staged – Student Discipline—Three Approaches – Paul Harvey Addresses 3,000 In Gymnasium – Romine Named To Development Staff – WGM Announces Missions Conclave – Mat hExpert Joins Journal Staff – Spring 1979 Taylor Club Schedule – Newman Attends Handicap Seminar – Seibert to Address Affairs Institute – Estate Planning Advisor Named – Gongwer Creates Language Programs – Wrestlers Capture Tourneys, Conference – Muggeridge Slated For Campus Visit – Gorton Researches Efficiency of Motion – Locker Room Notes Now Available – The Revenue Act of 1978 And You
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Taylor University Profile (February 1979)
Taylor University
Kesler Headlines Youth Conference – A Small Christian College – Indiana Bell Matches Gifts – Full House For Spring – Class Giving Program Set – Paul Harvey TO Give Address – Annual Fund Giving Sees Major Gains – MacDonald is Staley Lecturer – Announcing The Spring Alumnitrip – Unique Project Aboard Ship – Students Find Practicums Valuable – Non-Credit Computer Course Offered – Local Industry Sponsors Broadcasts – Elderhostel Set for July – Wrestling Schedule –Basketball Scores – Straight “A” Students Named – Coach Odle’s Replacement Sought – Who’s Who Members Selected – Basketball Schedule – Wrestlers Undefeated – The Revenue Act of 1978 And You