What you missed this summer…
September 30, 2007
/ Compiled By Lauren Thompson
May
More than 100 scholars from over 46 institutions of higher learning gathered together on Trinity Western University’s campus to attend the 2007 Conference on Christianity and Literature. Put on by TWU’s department of English and entitled “Through a Glass Darkly: Suffering, the Sacred and the Sublime,” the conference included panels, keynote speakers and discussions that investigated how themes of suffering are seen in literature, art and stage and what contemporary society might learn from these works today.
Conference headliner and Ireland’s “public intellectual” Richard Kearney, made the final keynote address where he examined the subject of faith and doubt through the twin lenses of philosophy and literature.
TWU’s Associate Professor of English Holly Nelson, who was also one of the main organizers of the conference, said, “Conference participants felt that the conference was not only intellectually stimulating, but also useful in addressing the various manifestations of suffering in everyday life.”
June
On Monday, June 18, Vancouver director and Trinity Western University theatre professor Angela Konrad, was awarded the famous bronze Jessie for Outstanding Direction in the small theatre category for Pacific Theatre’s production of Grace.
Said Konrad, “It was an honor to be nominated along with some of the most talented and well respected directors in the city… To win is thrilling!”
Not only did Konrad’s Grace win for Outstanding Direction, it also won Outstanding Production.
Joining her in the celebrations at TWU are other Jessie award winners and nominees. Nicole Bach, who has been TWU’s resident costume designer for several years, took home the award for Outstanding Costume Design (small theatre) for Pacific Theatre’s production of A Bright Particular Star, TWU instructor Craig Erickson was nominated for best actor in a leading role in both small and large theatre categories.
On Tuesday, June 19th, Dr. Jonathan Raymond, TWU’s president, met with BC’s Minister of Advanced Education Honorable Murray Coell as he toured Trinity Western University with his assistant Michael Harrison.
As part of the Provincial Government’s initiative entitled Campus 2020, the BC Minister of Advanced Education is touring and listening to leaders in a wide variety of public and private institutions.
Trinity Western University is one of several institutions that is dialoguing with the province on this initiative.
Upon the conclusion of the visit to TWU, Minister Coell commented, “This is my first visit to Trinity Western and it is a beautiful campus. I enjoyed meeting the staff and students who are full of positive energy and I look forward to working with Trinity Western University in the future.”
July
Celebrating the 1-year anniversary of partnership between Trinity Western University (TWU) and National Car Rental in the Fraser Valley, TWU received a generous donation cheque from the company.
This mutual partnership between TWU and National Car Rental allows TWU personnel and departments to take advantage of the rental services offered by National Car Rental, and in return, the National Car Rental rebates a percentage of the sales back to TWU.
The donation, deposited to the University’s annual fund, will be used to support the TWU’s distinctive programs, infrastructure development, library holdings and scholarships – all of which enable students to receive an unparalleled academic experience.
August
From August 20-22nd, Trinity Western University’s campus was used by 20th Century Fox as the set for the film Dr. Dolittle Goin’ Hollywood.
The production filmed in at least seven locations across TWU’s campus. Buildings were transformed as Freedom Hall housed a comedy club and magic show, the Music Building became a Yoga Studio and a plastic surgery office, and the Westcoast Collegium was redesigned to be a talent agency office complete with 2 huge flat screen TV’s and modern art.
The Wellness Centre was also transformed into the veterinarian’s office, which was a pivotal point in the film.
“This was a great opportunity for Trinity Western University. Not only does it bring in revenue for the institution but it also helps contribute to our exposure,” said Senior Media Relations Specialist Erin Mussolum.
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