Taylor Times was an internal publication created with the purpose of building rapport and understanding among and between administrators, faculty and staff of both the Upland and Fort Wayne campuses of Taylor University. Content largely included information pertaining to current university and personnel affairs, events, concerns, developments, news and issues.
The first issue of Taylor Times was published on August 23, 1995 and was generally published biweekly except for the summer months of June, July, and August, and the month of December when it was produced once a month. It was distributed to personnel on both campuses of Taylor University as well as external readers including retired employees, staff of the Grille and the Hodson Dining Commons, members of the National Alumni Council, Parents' Association and Board of Trustees.
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Taylor Times: June 28, 2002
Taylor University
Taylor encourages suggestions online – Performing Artist Series plans for 02-03 – Special Note – Let’s go Elderhosteling – Getting to know YOU! – Without him, Taylor may not exist today – Taylor Update – Announcements – Giving opportunity – Thanksgivings – Employee Anniversaries – Mystery Employee
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Taylor Times: May 17, 2002
Taylor University
Sickler Hall to celebrate 100th birthday – President reports on the May board meeting – Retiree Reflections – College through the eyes of children – Discipling the Christian mind: Grounded in the Liberal Arts – Suggested reading: recent resources for discipling the Christian mind – News & Notes – Summary annual reports for Taylor University employee benefit plans – Getting ot know YOU! – Mystery Employee – Taylor Update – Announcements – Summer hours to begin – Upcoming concert – Employee Anniversaries
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Taylor Times: April 26, 2002
Taylor University
A spring of contrasts – Dr. Zacharias challenges campus – Celebration planned at Upland tennis courts – Retiree reflections – Living Healthier Series – Attention baseball fans! – Jenkinson receives esteemed award – Community leaders respond positively to survey – Fort Wayne golf tourney planned – Young Alumni Day planned for Upland – Faculty Updates – Diller learns the political ropes – New policy encourages service – News & Notes – Employee Anniversaries – Grille ladies take first prize in faculty and staff talent show – Getting to know YOU! – Mystery Employee – Taylor Update – Coming Concerts – Thanksgivings – Announcements
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Taylor Times: March 22, 2002
Taylor University
Reflections on a Taylor “homey” – Sustaining excellence – Professors of the Year program – Expanding connections – The greenhouse effect – New text provides teaching help – Lambert and Oberg are drawn by Bowell’s vision – TUFW hosts successful junior high youth conference – Campus loop is christened – Brown collection changes location, expands – Johnson, on loan from England, provides expertise on authors – “Hello, I’m calling from Taylor University…” – Maloney becomes Peter Pan fan – Employee Anniversaries – Women’s Forum examines leadership opportunities – Getting to know YOU! – Muchiris—from Mt. Kenya to Upland – Taylor Update – Faculty – Announcements – Prayer – Mystery Employee
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Taylor Times: February 15, 2002
Taylor University
Living & working in covenant communities – In Memory – Eyewitness news – New vice president for advancement announced – Director of American ethnic student programs begins first full semester – Task force gets the job done – Snakebites and blood screenings – Partners in policymaking – SBC Ameritech Foundation gives $10,000 gift to College of Lifelong Learning – Tuition scholarship for employee dependents – Gray mixes laughter with library work – Employee Anniversaries – Who’s New at TU – Retiree reflections: The power of prayer – Getting to know YOU! – Taylor Update – Announcements – Faculty – Thanksgivings
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Taylor Times: January 25, 2002
Taylor University
Squiers named Fulbright Scholar; will work near Russian arctic circle – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebrated – Musings on an unusual Christmas season – TUFW alternative classroom delivery methods – Coloring contest winners announced – Honorable Mention – Biblically anchored: our primary source – History of Venture for Victory now available – Elderhostel adventures in the polar bear capital of the world – Ewbank honored in inaugural address – WBCL testifies to love through Sharathon – Getting to know YOU! – Employee Anniversaries – Taylor Update – Announcements – Taylor employees give generously – Faculty – Thanksgivings
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Taylor Times: December 21, 2001
Taylor University
TUFW assists Fort Wayne community with restorative justice – Taylor tradition continues with Christmas candle lighting – The Advent Piggy – General education program updated – Christmas 2001, our eyes on God – Restorative justice demonstrated at boys ranch – 2001 TUU United Way campaign ends – What is your favorite Christmas gift? – WBCL listeners share the love of Christ with children – Racquetball offers fellowship – Employee Anniversaries – Patterson baskets 500 wins – WBCL and WTF gifts clarified – Choir members bring holiday cheer and Christmas message – Getting to know YOU! – Taylor Update – Announcements – Faculty – Thanksgivings
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Taylor Times: November 21, 2001
Taylor University
Campbell inducted into Legion of Honor at Homecoming, Cosgroves also awarded – A Thanksgiving Litany – Thanksgiving is always appropriate – TUFW ends World Opportunity Week with community service – Shulze honored at retirement banquet – Retired professor Heath reaches Heavenly home – Taylor recognizes “Loyal Servants” – Nerds day a success at the Upland Bookstore – Employee Anniversaries – Annual Christmas Coloring Contest – General education program revised – TUU employees give record amount to United Way – Coloring Contest Information – Taylor required to make alternative teaching licensures – Taylor professors attend evangelical convention – TUU welcomed developmental education meeting – Getting to know YOU! – Taylor Update – Announcements – Faculty – Thanksgiving
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Taylor Times: October 26, 2001
Taylor University
Reflections on New York City disaster relief – TUFW hosts carnival tonight – An experience in covenant community – Brogan renews old Taylor ties at Homecoming – Task force reviews health benefits due to rising costs – TUFW thanks donors – Change in holiday pay policy announced – Modelle Metcalf honored in ground-breaking celebration – Driver’s sport Taylor plate – Board of Trustees Report – Student worker brings expertise and enthusiasm to Upland campus offices – Upland hosts disaster drill – Broaden your horizons – Who’s new at TU – Employee Anniversaries – Tennis team serves up 100th victory for coach – TUU hosts C.S. Lewis conference – Getting to know YOU! – No good work is too small in God’s eyes – Taylor Update – Announcements – Thanksgivings
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Taylor Times: September 28, 2001
Taylor University
History professor responds to attacks on the United States – Taylor impacted by national tragedy – Voice of the Taylor Community – A reaction to Sept. 11 – In times of tragedy: wisdom from the past – Action begins on new model for institutional planning – University noted for excellence – Record number attend pastors’ golf outing – Modelle Metcalf Visual Arts Center celebration – Reflections on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001: The Taylor University Response – Heads First and Hearst Fast – WBCL named national finalist in competition – Expanded fitness center offers new services – Employee Anniversaries – University extends Christmas holiday – Diffenderfer arrives to serve the University – Getting to know YOU! – Faculty and staff volunteer for service projects – Taylor Update – Announcements – Faculty – Thanksgivings
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Taylor Times: August 31, 2001
Taylor University
Hoedown’s spirits not dampened by rain – Taylor upperclassman welcomes new student – Wisdom from the Wyoming prairie – Retiree’s Column: Reaching higher – Summary of fiscal year-end – Information Services transition creates new roles for directors – Bishop William Taylor articles brought to Upland campus – Taylor alum returns to campus as baseball coach – Bennett appointed associate VP and dean of the Upland Campus – Employee Anniversaries – Who’s New at TU – WBCL excited about changes – Taylor Update – Announcements – Thanksgivings – Carrigan voted student’s choice
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Taylor Times: July 20, 2001
Taylor University
Modelle Metcalf Visual Arts Center construction begins – Incoming freshmen experience Taylor – Dreaming Big Dreams! – Hoedown highlighted – Bowell serves in Zondervan Library – TSO makes room for new cabinet – Trip to Israel brings joy and sorrow for the Smiths – Lilly Endowment sends kids to college – Elderhostel inspires the golden generation – Bonnie Houser finishes time at Taylor as archivist – Hopkin’s volunteer work with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic recognized – Kesler helps keep TU visibility high – Getting to know YOU! – Klepsers praise God for recent accident recovery – Employee Anniversaries – Taylor Update – Announcements – Thanksgivings – Taylor Trivia
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Taylor Times: June 22, 2001
Taylor University
Education department earns NCATE re-accreditation – Eicher family attends student commons dedication – What is our commitment? – Olson achieves high score on CPA exam – Ground improvements help both campuses – Dodge accepts new position at TUFW – Summer brings busy conference season to Taylor campuses – Advancement staff hosts donor dinner – Spring Board of Trustees meeting report to the Taylor University family – Keeping Taylor “Taylor” – Taylor’s senior administrative team – Summary annual reports for Taylor University employee benefit plans – Employee Anniversaries – Taylor Update – Announcements – Thanksgivings – One minute wisdom
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Taylor Times: May 11, 2001
Taylor University
Retirees return to campuses for special recognition luncheon – Bob Hodge, modeling leadership – Scholarship Luncheon honors Fort Wayne students – Al Smith, an amazing gentleman… -- Summer Hours and Holidays – Swan retires after thirty-two years – Tradition brings together alumni and graduates – Carol Mott leaves Taylor to pursue new avenues – Charting The Course, Continuing the journey: President’s Inaugural Address – Taylor team travels to Dominican – Deb Kim fills new academic role – Two minors offered by art department – Students strive to define truth in “The Quest for Truth” – Employee Anniversaries – Taylor alum joins Upland staff as the new editor – Getting to know YOU! – Making the world our classroom – Taylor Update – Announcements – Thanksgivings – One minute wisdom
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Taylor Times: April 12, 2001
Taylor University
Charting the Course, Continuing the journey – Be strong and courageous – Phonathons bring in funds for needy students – Tennis teams serve on and off the courts in Honduras – Recovery process continues for three Taylor employees – Taylor and Nizhni Novgorod celebrate tenth anniversary of their relationship – Fact Book and institutional information policies – Summer Hours and Holidays – Upland’s Taylor magazine goes online – Used computers donated to help developmentally disabled people in Grant County – Upland and Fort Wayne religion majors unite efforts for annual spring retreat – Calendar of Events – Employee Anniversaries – A Salute to Grace Pilgrims – Getting to know YOU! – Taylor Update – Announcements – Thanksgivings – One minute wisdom
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Taylor Times: March 16, 2001
Taylor University
President appoints Ron Sutherland VP for business and finance – TSO hosts presidential interview – Our God supplies – Fee schedules for 2001-02 increase – Women’s Seminar offers workshops and opportunities – WBCL hosts Mid-Morning with Max Anders on the Upland campus – Musical ensembles use spring break to share Christ to a world in need – Tour Itineraries – Campus photographer wins two awards in competition – Getting to know YOU! – Meadors brings experience to soccer coach position – Employee Anniversaries – After 10 years of Taylor’s statistics Letarte announces retirement – Scams taking place on college campuses – Acclaimed author speaks to TUFW programs – Changes in health benefits effective next fiscal year – Suggestions for being good stewards with health benefits – Feet to Beat Diabetes walk scheduled – Taylor Update – Announcements – Thanksgivings – One minute wisdom
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Taylor Times: February 16, 2001
Taylor University
President reports “State of the Union” – Lilly Grant to benefit faith and learning integration – God’s prescription for peaceful living – “Got a Clue?” is theme of first junior high youth conference – Alumni return to play basketball – Taylor community invited to ethnic profile forum – Women’s Seminar scheduled for Upland campus – WBCL celebrates 25th anniversary – This Cloud of Witnesses now available on web – Fort Wayne area colleges sponsoring Deans’ conference – Employee Anniversaries – Getting to know YOU! – Voice of the Taylor Community – Employees encouraged to attend forums – Information Center offers one-on-one computer training – PCAP Forums – Taylor Update – Announcements – Thanksgivings – One minute wisdom
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Taylor Times: January 19, 2001
Taylor University
Eicher offers room for study, relaxation – Kesler returns to serve Gyertson, students – Excerpts from the President’s Report to the Board of Trustees – Young artists enter Taylor coloring contest – Editor’s exit brings changes to Times – Long NCATE process yields good results – Employee Anniversaries – Church plants spread in Russia – Taylor Update – Retirees – Announcements – Thanksgivings – One minute wisdom
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Taylor Times: December 8, 2000
Taylor University
Students, staff lose hair for good cause – Celebration of King’s life, legacy planned – No recounts needed – Allegiance to the kingdom: the words of Richard Halverson – Taylor could give 100 percent, says Rupp – Retiree update – Staff continues training at special Banner course – TUFW United Way drive sees increase over last year – Employee Anniversaries – Sharing the Spirit of Christmas – What is Your Favorite Christmas Memory? – Taylor Update – Announcements – Thanksgivings – One minute wisdom
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Taylor Times: November 22, 2000
Taylor University
TUFW library plans need revision, says Yost – Remote missionaries get help with GospelSat – Good shepherds for the flocks of Taylor – Editor invites more comments on future of Times – Annual Christmas Coloring Contest – Thankfulness: a matter of decision – Thanksgivings – Coloring Contest Information – Further education: Early mornings, late nights required – Getting to know YOU! – Taylor Update – Announcements – One minute wisdom
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Taylor Times: November 10, 2000
Taylor University
ETR course has staff walking tight ropes – Who’s Who selects five TUFW professors – Becoming chips off the divine old block – United Way campaign low this year – Employee Anniversaries – Receiving the pleasant and unpleasant with thanks – Thanksgivings – Fall trip reunites Taylor and Russian choirs – WBCL collects winter clothes for veterans – Upcoming and Holiday Events – Special sessions address Native American legacy – No University Christmas cards planned this year – Words worth sharing – Getting to know YOU! – Taylor Update – Announcements – One minute wisdom
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Taylor Times: October 29, 2000
Taylor University
Students safe despite Middle East problems – Lewis letters to family friend not at Taylor – Finding reassurance in unfamiliar paths – Kissing the thumb: giving thanks for what we have – Thanksgivings – Reading program possible through ICC grant – Poli sci prof turns to westerns for explanations – Getting to know YOU! – Development workshops offered before TUU faculty meetings – Hart, Secrest relive past at battle of 1812 – Information session shares opportunities for adult learners – One minute wisdom – Taylor Update – Announcements – Thanksgivings – One minute wisdom
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Taylor Times: October 13, 2000
Taylor University
Board focuses on future of Taylor’s ports – Syndicated columnist challenges Christian segregation at work – Setting sail on the new Taylor fleet – Taylor women greet Mrs. Gyertson at special reception – TUFW students receive training in tutoring – Unlikely ministry captures heart of TUFW secretary and students – Blessings in the best and worst of times – Thanksgivings – Employee Anniversaries – New index makes Echo, Express research easy – Getting to know YOU! – TUFW volleyball has unprecedented season – Taylor Update – Announcements – Thanksgivings – One minute wisdom
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Taylor Times: September 29, 2000
Taylor University
Olympic athlete plans return to Taylor – TUFW enrollment reaches full capacity – Poison sumac teaches lesson in discretion – Galleria exhibit features work of faculty artists – Ford challenges leaders to pay attention – Football game to be broadcast live on web – Zondervan open house will introduce new library director – TUFW Family Weekend features games, auction – Three days of reunions, games, planned for 200 Upland campus Homecoming – First year of golf classic honors Odles – Who’s new at TU? – Ercegovac at 2000 Olympics – Taylor Update – Announcements – Thanksgivings – One minute wisdom