Belhaven Celebrates Beginning of Year with Service of Dedication
August 17, 2012 (Jackson) - This year’s annual Service of Dedication was an encouraging start to the upcoming year at Belhaven University. Faculty, staff, and friends joined together for the kick-off ceremony on Wednesday, August 15 in the Center for the Arts.
Attendees enjoyed a special medley performed by Dr. Christopher Shelt, scripture reading, time of worship, and reception afterwards. The event streamed live to the other Belhaven campuses in Memphis, Chattanooga, Houston, Orlando, and Atlanta.
As a new addition to the clock ceremony, Dr. Parrott honored the faculty and staff who have faithfully served for 5, 10 and 15 years by taking time to talk about each person before they received their clock award.
Dr. Parrott’s challenge for the school year was based on the new verse of the year, Ecclesiastes 3:1. “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.” At the beginning of the address, he talked about the many challenges Fitzhugh Hall created, but how he saw God going ahead of us preparing the way for Fitzhugh’s renovations and new science facility.
He then spoke about the verse of the year and said, “It gives us a vision for the bigger picture of God’s plan for our lives by framing are joys and challenges in terms of seasons. When we understand that concept, then the seasons becomes applicable, meaningful and something we can live everyday. We must learn how to breathe through the seasons. When we understand breathing through the seasons, we catch the rhythm of God’s purpose in our lives.”
Dr. Parrott’s complete message is below:
2012 Clock Recipients:
Five Years of Service Mr. Alex Ainsworth—Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Mrs. Becky Cochran—Conference Services Coordinator Ms. Susan Dick – Campus Coordinator – Memphis Mr. Jake Donald—Associate Director of Admission Mr. Steve Farmer—Director of Security Mrs. Eloise Fields—Housekeeping Mr. Charles Gaudin—Librarian Dr. Paxton Girtmon—Associate Professor of Music Mr. Wayne Green—Director of Maintenance Ms. Gretchen Haien—Associate Professor of Art Dr. Audrey Kelleher—Vice President of Adult & Graduate Enrollment and Student Services Mrs. Sandra Kelly—Director of Student Services Mrs. Ginger Keys—System Administrator Mrs. Dana Marsalis—Head Cheerleader Coach Mr. James Massey—Grounds Supervisor Dr. Lydia McCardle—Professor of Education Mr. Michael McGeown—Community Soccer Coach Mr. Terry McInnis—Computer Technician Ms. Veronica Miniel-Garcia—Associate Director of Student Services – Houston Campus Dr. Donna Noblitt—Professor of Teacher Education & Director of Grad Teacher Ed. Mr. Arthur Park—Locksmith Mr. Daniel Shaw—Assistant Director of Admission Mrs. Amanda Slaughter—Assistant Vice President for Adult and Graduate Enrollment and Student Services Dr. Bill Sumrall— Associate Professor of Business – Memphis Campus Mr. Kevin Taylor—Maintenance Technician Mr. Ricky White—Maintenance Technician
Ten Years of Service Mrs. Anna Blaylock—Student Financial Planning Records Analyst Miss Tanya Brieger—ASPIRE Director of Enrollment Services Mr. Charlie Matthews, Jr.—Sr. Shift Supervisor – Campus Security Dr. Paul Reese, Jr.—Associate Professor of Biology Mr. Clay Smith—Assistant Head Baseball Coach Miss Shekaria Summers—Accounts Payable Administrator Mr. Nate Theisen—Professor of Art
Fifteen Years of Service Mr. Chris Cullnane, II—Director of Libraries Mrs. Doreen Fagerheim—Director of Web Services Mrs. Virginia Henderson—Chief Financial Officer Dr. Don Hubele—Associate Professor & Chair of English Department
Twenty Years of Service Mrs. Linda Phillips—Assistant Vice President for University Advancement. The Lord called Linda Phillips home on May 31 of this year after a battle with cancer. Her husband, William Thomas Phillips, previous Vice President of Campus Operations, accepted the clock in her honor.
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