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Continuing Contribution: The Ongoing Impact of Global Encounters

��ԭ�� — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:00:03 +0000

Have you ever wondered about the merit of mission trips? Is there any continued impact? In 2023, ��ԭ��’s Global Encounters (GE) sent the Men’s Soccer Team to Kyrgyzstan to join national Samat in conducting soccer clinics. (Read the original post.) Though there were the expected challenges of cultural and language differences, which were especially pronounced in a repressive Islamic environment, team members developed relationships with nationals both on the field and through Google Translate. It was a dynamic experience, but was there any ongoing benefit? Recently we contacted Samat to ask that very question. To aid our understanding, he prefaced his reply by explaining his background. Samat said, “I lost my childhood early.” His dysfunctional family splintered. Rejected by his father, he and his six siblings and mother faced grave financial hardship. “God gave me football (soccer),” he claimed, “as a gift of comfort.” Samat made a name for himself in a city league and realized that soccer was a “powerful tool.” Serving as a social worker, he participated in launching a soccer project, teaching respect and moral values. Though the organization was not Christian, and though open evangelism was prohibited, his godly example drew players to Christ. After the […]

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Music on Mondays Series Features Violin and Cello Duo

��ԭ�� — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:09:24 +0000

MBU’s spring 2025 Music on Mondays concert series featured husband and wife team violinist Soh-Hyun Park Altino and cellist Leonardo Altino. “Virtuosity and Lyricism: A Celebration of Duo Masterpieces” explored music by Ravel, Glière, Kodály, and Halvorsen. The two concerts, one for families with young children and one for the Watertown area community, provided all music lovers with an opportunity to enjoy a masterful performance. Family Concert The 6 pm concert was tailored for a young audience. The performers discussed chamber music, collaborative playing techniques, and the ability to communicate through music. Through the use of stories, characterizations, and pictures, they helped the audience connect to the music. Soh-Hyun remarked that they performed the virtuosic Passacaglia “to show you how much fun it is to play violin and cello.” The program included a variety of pieces that portrayed contrasting stories and feelings. One young attendee, Richie, shared that his favorite piece was the opening (Duo, Op. 7 by Zoltán Kodály) because of the imagery of war and fighting. Drew, another student, commented that he enjoyed the concert because of the opportunity to watch live performers: “It’s awesome to hear some great, energetic music, as well as see whoever is doing […]

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Humanities Intern Spotlight: Emily Wilson

��ԭ�� — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 21:49:12 +0000

This spring semester, MBU senior Humanities major/Dramatic Productions minor Emily Wilson has immersed herself in an internship with Overshadowed Theatrical Productions, a faith-based theater in Medinah, Illinois. Emily specifically changed her major to humanities because it offered an internship and flexibility to choose a minor. Though she has had opportunities to work on stage crew, act in plays, and direct a one-act play, internship offers experience to see theory in tangible operation on a professional level. in a recent episode of From the Wings, Overshadowed artistic producer Reba Hervas interviewed Emily. In a lively exchange, she asked, “Why theater?” “Where would your life be without theater?” Anticipating positive feedback, she also asked Emily to identify beneficial aspects of the internship. Catch Emily’s interview below!

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Artist Series 2025 | Love Songs through the Ages

��ԭ�� — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:07:01 +0000

Baritone Dr. David Parker, accompanied by pianist Dr. Benjamin Downs and cellist Mrs. Rebeccah Parker Downs, soloed in this year’s Artist Series, “Love Songs through the Ages.” Journeying from classical to romantic to modern-day music, Dr. Parker enthralled the audience with beautiful musical expressions of love across time. Concert The program contained Italian, French, Russian, German, and English language love songs from classical repertoire through classical music theater. Featured composers included Mozart, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, and Bernstein. Dr. David Parker soloed on many of the pieces, but two cello and piano duets were also featured. The audience particularly enjoyed Amy Beach’s Romance. Its rich expressions of love stirred the audience to feel joy and sorrow, contentment and angst. The cello and piano duo also played Piazzolla’s energetic Grand Tango. In addition, student musicians and vocalists joined Dr. Parker on several numbers. Jackson Schoonover accompanied on French Horn for West Side Story’s Maria. The concert’s inspiring finale, Con Te Partirò, included MBU students accompanying on strings and brass, and a student choir singing behind Dr. Parker. Dr. Bachorik conducted the ensemble. Performers Dr. David Parker earned a B.S. in Music Education and an M.M in Vocal Performance from Bob Jones University; a […]

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The Value of ��ԭ�� Touring Groups

��ԭ�� — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:11:58 +0000

One of the unique opportunities for ��ԭ�� students is the chance to travel with a music group on tour. For many students, this trip is a highlight of their college experience. However, the ��ԭ�� touring experience extends past good memories. In addition to the friends made and memories had, the opportunity to tour with a music group gives students ministry skills that can be used for a lifetime. Through touring, students develop leadership skills, experience hands-on ministry opportunities, and make lifelong friends. Leadership Skills Traveling with a ��ԭ�� group gives students life and leadership skills that they will carry throughout their lives. Each touring group assigns its members to specific roles during the trip. Sam Robertson, this year’s band president and a former Praisemen tour member, said that he has learned good people skills from touring such as how to “love properly and put others first.” From his leadership position he learned that “leadership is not necessarily telling other people what to do, it’s you doing the right thing.” He also notes that touring helped him to develop flexibility when plans change. “You just have to learn to roll with it.” Dr. Brown, the director of MBU’s Madrigal Choir and […]

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Freshman Mary Ann Lazzell, Lead Actor in the Fall Play, is the Busiest Student on Campus

��ԭ�� — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:27:51 +0000

Contributed by Hunter Weakley, MBU Freshman Mary Ann Lazzell walked into practice excited, prepared, and with a smile. Yet as rehearsal commenced, she also felt a bit nervous. Though she was ready for this first practice, she wasn’t sure what Mr. Robertson, the director, would say. She took a deep breath and got into character. Mary Ann Lazzell, the lead actor in this fall’s production of the world’s longest running play, The Mousetrap, has been busy preparing to transform herself into the wide-eyed, sensitive character Mollie Ralston, all while balancing her studies, work, music practice, and social life. The Production Itself Under the direction of Stephen Robertson, the cast and crew for this fall’s production were hard at work for nearly a month. “The play really is on schedule,” Robertson says. “It is slower than I would like, but I also don’t remember a time when it wasn’t like that. It really is on schedule.” For Mary Ann, this schedule included three-hour practices four times a week, not including the memorization and outside work required to make practices efficient. Months before the auditioning process began, Robertson worked tirelessly on the production. Then, when auditions rolled around, he encountered new […]

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Hannah Glass: With the Lord

��ԭ�� — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:13:05 +0000

On Sunday, November 10, 2024, following an allergic reaction, Hannah Glass, a junior English Education major at MBU, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord. Hannah lived with her parents and three brothers in a nearby community and attended Calvary Baptist Church in Jefferson. She was an exceptional student and a sweet-spirited servant in her church, with a heart for reaching souls with the gospel. She made a tremendous impact in her first year on campus and in the Academy, where she was conducting her education fieldwork. In death, Hannah’s family made it possible for others to receive life-giving transplants. Sunday afternoon as Hannah was wheeled into the OR at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, two hundred people joined an Honor Walk to express support, to salute the family’s sacrifice, and to sing hymns. That evening, in dorms across campus, faculty members and staff led students in times of prayer and sharing. During chapel on Monday morning, President Dr. David Anderson preached words of comfort from Scripture and shared wisdom from his own experience of loss. Student Life Office personnel and campus counselors have been available to support the spiritual needs of the student body. CEO Dr. Davis shared on […]

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MBU Chamber Strings Collaborates with the Kettle Moraine Symphony

��ԭ�� — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:37:03 +0000

��ԭ��’s (MBU) Chamber Strings has the unique privilege of performing a joint concert with the Kettle Moraine Symphony this week. On Saturday, September 28 in Jackson, WI the combined symphony orchestra will perform a concert entitled “Space Odyssey.” This program will include Planets by Gustav Holst and Adventures on Earth from John Williams’ “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.” “Space Odyssey” is part of the KMS’s theme for the year: “Season of Exploration.” ��ԭ��’s string players are stoked about this new opportunity for collaboration. The Kettle Moraine Symphony The Kettle Moraine Symphony (KMS) was established in 1986 with this mission: “To provide outstanding orchestral performances that engage the community and inspire and educate audiences of all ages.” The KMS is a non-profit organization that is funded by the support of the community, grants, donations, and sponsorships. Under the conducting of composer and teacher Dr. Richard Hynson, the KMS performs multiple concerts a year. Read more about the KMS and view upcoming events here. Collaboration with ��ԭ��’s Chamber Strings ��ԭ��’s Chamber Strings, led by faculty member Melody Steinbart, enthusiastically embraced the opportunity to play with the KMS in this program. Steinbart appreciates “Dr. Hynson’s desire to encourage young musicians by allowing them […]

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Student POV: 5 Things About College that No One Tells You

��ԭ�� — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:27:32 +0000

College is easy, right? Four years, eight semesters, and at least forty classes later, you’ll have a degree. Easy probably isn’t the word I would use to describe that process. But understanding what you’re getting into can make the process simpler. Here are five things that no one tells you about college that can put you on the path to success: You Must Take Responsibility for Your Academic Success In college, you’re in control. You decide to do your homework or get up on time for class. No one forces you to earn good grades or have a productive routine. You’re responsible for every aspect of your education. Attending classes is a choice, turning in assignments on time is a choice, and following the rules is a choice. Taking responsibility is scary. For the first time, every decision you make will impact your future. So, take the initiative and decide to make choices that will lead to success. Scheduling Your Time is Essential Schedules can feel restrictive and stifling, but they will ultimately lead to more freedom. The college years are a time filled with opportunity. If you want to be involved as much as you can, you’re going to […]

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Student POV: Developing Effective Time Management as a College Student

��ԭ�� — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:00:26 +0000

Time is one of the most precious gifts in this life – it can’t be bought, and it can’t be recovered. But most importantly, time is given by God. Every person has a responsibility to use this gift wisely because time is the essence of life. College students face unique challenges in this responsibility. They’re employees and students. They’re athletes and musicians. They’re roommates and friends. With so many commitments and people to consider, finding time for everything is difficult. Sadly, many people waste time, especially in college. Blaming a busy schedule for one’s failure in time management is tempting, but if students are honest, they will admit that they could use their time better. Understanding this challenge is the first step, but what is the solution? Implementing manageable routines into your day and understanding key concepts is a start to efficiently managing your time. Schedule The first step in effective time management is having a plan. Carefully plan out your schedule every week. As students juggle multiple time commitments, they need structure to succeed. Keeping a list of assignments, work schedules, and meetings is not a choice – it is essential. Almost every student has dealt with disappointment after […]

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