Character is in the heart of real champions

In the world of sports, the word champion evokes strong feelings from athletes. Whether they are in high school, college or even at the professional level, athletes want to win. But is winning really all that defines a champion?
There is a program on CU’s campus called Champions of Character. Champions of Character was designed by [...]

Changes create opportunities

With the changes in the core curriculum, a new class replacing Inter-Disciplinary Studies 100: Foundations of Inquiry, and a reworking of the dedication service on August 9, Leadership Journey has a fresh, new look.
 
At the end of last year, when the core curriculum for Cornerstone was altered, the LJ program was added to the core [...]

Katey Kingsbury returns to MNN

In chapel on Aug. 26, Joe Stowell, Cornerstone University’s president, welcomed Katey Kingsbury back to the CU community after her recovery from a car accident on Jan. 23 that took the life of her friend and teammate, Kendra Ross.

Due to the accident, Kingsbury sprained the ligaments that connect the base of her head to [...]

Longjohn takes a step in the right direction

Not everyone is willing to take a step forward without knowing whether it will land on hard ground or in quick sand. But with God, sometimes, that’s how it is.
Beth Longjohn took a step forward when she moved with her husband, Gerald, and their two sons, Owen, 11, and Micah, 8, from Elgin, Ill., a [...]

So long, Student Development

No longer will students wander up the stairs in the Corum to find Student Development. It is gone. Instead, students will find Spiritual Formation.
 
In accordance with CU President Joe Stowell’s First 100 Days Framework, the department once called Student Development has undergone some changes.
 
The most obvious change is the name. Christine Mutch, dean of [...]

Quincer gets a new crew

The historical campus landmark Quincer is being transformed.
Quincer has been a legacy on campus for many years, known for its communal environment of dorm life. However, it is in the midst of being transformed into office space.
 Many changes are taking place on campus this year under the leadership of newly inaugurated President Joe Stowell. One [...]

Cornerstone’s chapel credit policy changes

Chapel credit for discipleship small groups have changed from one credit for every small group session attended to five credits for every 10 attended, but commuter students say it will put a strain on their wallet.
The purpose of the change is to “help bring the community more together,” said Chuck Swanson, dean of community life, [...]

Inauguration day: Let the festivities begin

Joe Stowell will be inaugurated as the 11th president of Cornerstone University on Sept. 12, in a 10 a.m. ceremony at the Bernice Hansen Athletic Center.
Classes will be canceled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“It’s a celebration of the history,of the present and of the future of the institution and their new leader,” Provost [...]

DeVos hosts gala for Joe Stowell

Cornerstone University is hosting the “West Michigan Welcomes Joe & Martie Stowell” dinner gala at DeVos Place Sept. 12, to connect with the West Michigan community and continue the inaugural celebration of CU’s 11th president.
The 7 p.m. event is free because of the sponsorships of many West Michigan businesses,but it required reservations.
In two weeks, 2,000 [...]

Graham’s daughter to speak at dinner

Anne Graham Lotz is speaking at the “West Michigan WelcomesJoe & Martie Stowell” dinner gala Sept. 12 at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids.
“People are elated that she’s coming,” said Ben Peterson, Cornerstone University alumni director. “We have people traveling and coming to the event because Anne Graham Lotz is here.”
Lotz is the second oldest [...]

CU gets Grand Awards nod, again

The Cornerstone University theater department received several nominations for the 2007- 2008 Grand Awards, including Best Production, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Director.
“I’m really, really proud of our actors who got nominated,” said Jennifer Hunter, associate professor and director of theater at CU. “They deserve this nomination for this outstanding [...]

Alumni Weekend, Stowell’s events together

Alumni Weekend has aligned this semester with the Sept. 12 presidential inauguration of Joseph Stowell, Cornerstone University’s 11th president, and will include musical performances by Christian artists Aaron Shust and Pillar.
The event is usually the first weekend in October, but due to overwhelming desire by alumni to have casual time with Stowell, Ben Peterson, director [...]