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The Echo: December 2, 2021, Taylor University

2021-2022 (Volume 109)

Silent Night game returns to Taylor University — PeRT adapts policies to low cases, vaccine mandates — Marion Health Network adds new location in Gas City — New chain restaurants coming Upland area — Global Need-to-Know — Diving into business with TU Shark Tank — Robin Perry: Residence hall cleaning with meaning — Missing the big picture — The self-fulfilling prophecy of a single story — Parking lot assignments — The pressure of Christianity — A student perspective on dating at a Christian institution — Seniors lead the next theatre production — An origin story as good as ‘The Incredibles” …

The Echo: November 22, 2021, Taylor University

2021-2022 (Volume 109)

Downtown Upland bridge set to be replaced — Taylor esports grows to be largest club on campus — Prestigious honor awarded to Taylor PR campaign — Scavenger hunt promotes Writing Center services — From the Archives: The Brotherhood’s First Turkey Tackle — Riggleman creates social work project — Empty Bowls: Good soup promotes a good cause — Turkey day or ham day? — Chapel should offer a more diverse range of speakers — Worship encourages unity — Let’s change PAs to RAs — Taylor Chorale offers a call to awareness — Jenkins appreciation for music grows at Taylor — ‘Eternals’ …

The Echo: November 15, 2021, Taylor University

2021-2022 (Volume 109)

Art department seeks return of stolen work — Congo Initiative partners share experiences in chapel — Haiti endures environmental, political disasters — Western Art exhibit expected to open in spring — Mini Scoops: The music behind the Rice Bell Tower — D’Souza describes fundraising efforts — Professor reflects on time at Bangladeshi hospital — Taylor over the Years — The room draw process — Why lament is an important part of faith — Glorifying God through business marketing — Fine Arts Feature — Kaitlyn Gillenwater inspires others with her artwork — Your Spotify Cue — Cross Country teams sweep conference …

The Echo: November 8, 2021, Taylor University

2021-2022 (Volume 109)

Silent Night set to return to campus on Dec. 10 — Taylor increases faculty wages, student tuition cost — Speedway festival closes season — J-term mission trips return — Lewis Center moves locations within the library — Math writer shares his journey with students — New leadership joins Ecuador semester program — Kerr describes music department impact — Keaton Hendricks shares Sky Manufacturing mission — Unintentional community — Mental health in holistic health — What if half of God’s army was immobilized? — MyGen offers communal experience again — Steinbach’s art exhibit showcased at Metcalf — Cellar Door — Full-time …

The Echo: November 1, 2021, Taylor University

2021-2022 (Volume 109)

New Taylor president envisions the next chapter — A bird’s eye view: Michael Lindsay’s professional career — Taylor requires COVID-19 vaccination for study abroad — Lutheran Health Network builds hospital in Gas City — Samuel Morris statues renovated, running — Fall Fashion — Eaks serves the DC at quarantine peaks — Marissa Williams: Unification through photography — Scheduling J-terms — Building a relationship with food — Editors explain: Michael Lindsay’s professional career — Grieving shared trauma through unity — Parnassus holds true to their mission — ‘Ted Lasso’ season two crabs up the humor and heart — Taylor soccer players …

The Echo: October 25, 2021, Taylor University

2021-2022 (Volume 109)

Lindsey inaugurated as Taylor’s 18th president — New administration shares plans, goals for Taylor — Student Senate’s light project to increase campus safety — Reade renovations benefit business department — Professor paves way for women in STEM — Roat: Professional writing to writing professionally — Halloween is special — This may be the best advice you’ve been given — Freedom of speed to preserve democracy — ‘The Spectre’ — ‘Under the Belltower’ — ‘Death in Heartbreak Eternal’ — How to make your reading more eco-friendly — Festive ideas for embracing the Halloween spirit — Local The Wispy Pine boutique unites …

The Echo: October 11, 2021, Taylor University

2021-2022 (Volume 109)

Taylor names new provost, VP of marketing — Mask mandate lifts while vaccine rate sits at 35% — Upland grant to grow downtown — New intercultural resources available online — Dairy Queen coming to Gas City — Unified Robotics Championship to be held at Taylor — A sneak peek into Walnut Creek Market — Josiah Friesen shares his music composition process — We love the DC staff — Support your peers at shop the loop — This may be the best advice you’ve been given — Smith pursues music career while being a full-time student — Art departments previews showcases …

Light & Faith, Taylor University

Inauguration Programs

The program for the inauguration of D. Michael Lindsay, Ph.D. as the President of Taylor University on October 8, 2021.

The Echo: October 4, 2021, Taylor University

2021-2022 (Volume 109)

Michael Lindsay’s inauguration set for Oct. 8 — Homecoming returns in full swing — First gospel praise station comes to Fort Wayne — Professor publishes with Oxford University Press — An unexpected journey: Texas to Taylor — Taylor teams celebrate the legacy of Coach George Glass — Taylor faculty reflects upon 175 years of learning — The value of a multidisciplinary class load — Politics are cold, dead — Taylor Theatre prepares for another season of shows — Cellar Door — Fine Arts Showcase — Caroline and Emily Lindsay tell it like it is — New school years brings new …

Our Firm Foundation: A Biblical Theological Study Of Hebrews 2:5-18, Jenna King

Biblical Studies Student Projects

Hebrews 2:5-18 highlights the passage's emphasis of the relationship between Christ and man, as well as how this interacts with the ideas of suffering, glory, and atonement also present in the passage. This paper examines the text itself as well as its broader context within Biblical canon, concluding with an application of the content for modern-day Christians.

"In Loco Parentis": Student Life Policies At Taylor In The '70s And '80s, Emma Sachsenmaier

MAHE Student Scholarship

During the latter half of the twentieth century, student life policies were changing all throughout higher education. Christian institutions were slower to make these changes, largely due to community guidelines and demographics of the student body. Students at Taylor in the '70s and '80s had strong opinions about many of their behavioral standards, including a strict dress code, a ban on dancing, and prohibited opposite-sex visitation. This essay explores what led to these policies changing, how this impacted Taylor, and the broader landscape of higher education at the time.

The Presidency Of David Gyertson, Aiden Reichard

MAHE Student Scholarship

In the early 2000s, following the presidency of Jay Kessler, David Gyertson took office as President of Taylor University. Considered a “students president” during his time in office, Kessler managed to garner a very respectable reputation during his years of service to the Taylor community in the position. Many were curious what the next course of action would be for Taylor during Gyertson’s presidency. Very quickly, Gyertson’s time as president would prove to be eventful, yet Taylor would remain strong under his God-led leadership. This paper explores Gyertson’s life before Taylor, as well as his experiences during his presidency.

Archival Research Project: Proposed Move To Fort Wayne In The 60’S, Sarah Chipka

MAHE Student Scholarship

In the 1960's, Taylor was in the process of seriously considering a move to a new city following a large campus fire and the election of a new president into office. Taylor even entertained the possibility of a move to the state of Florida. The top contender, however, was Fort Wayne, Indiana. With access to more robust resources, greater growth opportunities, and more community connections, the move was presented as an opportunity to flourish. While conversations amongst the planning committee and the board of trustees continued to happen, there were also advocates for staying in Upland due to deep roots …

Taylor: A Magazine For Taylor University Alumni, Parents And Friends (Fall 2021), Taylor University

The Taylor Magazine (1963-Present)

The Fall 2021 edition of Taylor Magazine, published by Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

The Echo: Septemebr 27, 2021, Taylor University

2021-2022 (Volume 109)

Beloved university figurehead passes away — Dining services continue to adapt to new challenges — Annual Halbrook Freedom Lecture slated for Oct. 1 — HGPS department holds Constitution Day — Aerospace companies operate in Upland — Global Need-to-Know — Protecting the past, preserving the present — Cavamagh shares this year’s chapel theme inspiration — Outside-of-the-Box Interns — Get to know local churches — Faces of MAHE — Heartbreak, art intersect — COVID-19 cases call for consistent communication — Taylor’s new art exhibit unites artists together — Bowman hosts on-campus book release — Fine Arts Showcase — Volleyball wins 5-set thriller …

The Echo: September 20, 2021, Taylor University

2021-2022 (Volume 109)

Taylor returns to No. 1 ranking from US News — Clinic partners with IU — Taylor films win at festivals — Study abroad programs adapt to COVID-19 — New Taylor officer hired — Students enjoy new pathway — Birrama Creative shares artistic vision — Professor promotes learning of language, culture — Meet the Editors: Kay Rideout and Leah Ryg — Clubs and organizations allow students to express passions — More than manna — Does your music pass the Bechdel test? — Stop the fall frenzy — From the Archives: Nathan Swartzendruber — ‘In the Heights’ celebrates all the dreamers — …

The Echo: September 13, 2021, Taylor University

2021-2022 (Volume 109)

Women in Kabul choose to remain hopeful — Jones steps in as provost — PeRT issues mask mandate — Lindsay family renovates the Muselman House — Library changes hours to promote student use — Student leadership shares hopes, goals — New hall directors serve the community of Taylor — Reflecting on the return of masks — Counseling for all — How the chaos can bring forth the calm — New editors-in-chief redefine The Echo — Modern Solutions Required — New mural enhances the town of Matthews — First production props the door — Tyler, the Creator redefines his style and …

The Echo: August 30, 2021, Taylor University

2021-2022 (Volume 109)

Taylor welcomes freshmen to campus — University plans for ‘back to normal’ operations — What we wish we knew our freshman years — Student’s summer filled with French pastries, foreign policy — New friends seek new adventures together — New opinions editors value diversity of thought and opinion — Mingo talks new job, Taylor football — Taylor Athletics continues select pandemic restrictions

Taylor: A Magazine For Taylor University Alumni, Parents And Friends (Summer 2021), Taylor University

The Taylor Magazine (1963-Present)

The Summer 2021 edition of Taylor Magazine, published by Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Taylor: A Magazine For Taylor University Alumni, Parents And Friends (Special Edition 2021), Taylor University

The Taylor Magazine (1963-Present)

The special 2021 edition of Taylor Magazine, published by Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Looking From Yesterday: Taylor University At 175, Ashley Chu, Tesia Jurasheck, Elizabeth Hammond, Alyssa Lykins

Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Scholarship

“Looking from Yesterday” is the title of Dr. Milo A. Rediger’s 1970 address about the importance of Christian higher education during times of uncertainty and volatility. In this address, Rediger references the “Taylor concept,” which included symbols of oil (light) and the cross as a hopeful sign to the world. Despite its delivery more than 50 years ago, the theme of Rediger’s address still rings true today as we continue to seek to fulfill the mission of Taylor University during our own challenging times. This year (2021-22), Taylor University will recognize its founding 175 years ago. This research project will …

Rock Memorial And Ministry Opportunities And Christian Foundations Grant Dedication (2021), Taylor University

Buildings and Grounds of Taylor University

The program for the 2021 Rock Memorial and Ministry Opportunities and Christian Foundations Grant dedication.

Commencement 2021, Taylor University

Commencement

The program of the 2021 Annual Commencement of Taylor University, May 15, 2021.

The Echo: May 3, 2021, Taylor University

2020-2021 (Volume 108)

Senate denies TPUSA club — The ECHO wins state press awards — Student section brings the energy of football — Summer Institute, camps are on for this year — Editor’s Column: stepping into a new life phase — LaMar sees equestrian team as an escape — Humrichous embarks on her journalism journey — Love the truth at all costs — President reflect on two-year sojourn — The Class of ’21 — Senior Class Student Awards — Tale exploring a man and his imaginary friend — “The Father” uniquely examines dementia in film — Cellar Door — Men’s golf wins conference …

The Echo: April 26, 2021, Taylor University

2020-2021 (Volume 108)

Hammond plans to lead at Gordon — TU remembers van accident victims — President-Elect Lindsay launches book at TU — TWO Clothing Swap encourages sustainability — University hosts first ‘I Love Taylor’ week in May — A glimpse of being Black at Taylor — Hotmire serves up success for Taylor tennis club — Pressure & Marriage — China and America—who will win? — Showing stewardship beyond Earth Day — Modern Solutions Required — Taylor Theatre produces “Student Body” — Wind Ensemble glorifies God through music — Making films that are “totally buggin” — Cross country senior classes leave behind a …

The Taylor University - Forest Community Structure, Tyler Hasbrook

Celebration of Scholarship 2021

This 2020 study examined the forest species distribution in the different community types found in the Arboretum. The community types that have been identified in the Arboretum are Oak-Hickory, Mixed Hardwoods, and Floodplain/Early Successional. These community types are based on initial data that was collected in 2010. Forty sampling sites were placed along transects 100 meters from one another. All trees with diameters greater than 2 cm were identified and measured. A total of 4105 trees were recorded.

In the Oak – Hickory community type, Carya ovata and Ostrya virginiana were the most prevalent in the relative density, while the …

Developing Better Instruction, Better Instructors, And New Investigators, Clay Vander Kolk, Abigail Pyle

Celebration of Scholarship 2021

This research discusses how HAMTE and future educators collaborated to use the Principles to Action Professional Learning Toolkit in their classes and the tools they used to measure and gather conclusions about the development in the future teachers.

Adherence To A Lifestyle Modification Program: What Can Baseline Differences Tell Us?, Grace Allan, Kristen Pogue

Celebration of Scholarship 2021

Obesity is a major risk factor for diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. To date, lifestyle modification programs have been shown to be effective in reducing obesity and related diseases, however, adherence to such programs is often poor. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine baseline differences between individuals who adhered to a lifestyle modification program and those who did not.

2021 Program: Celebration Of Scholarship, Taylor University

Celebration of Scholarship 2021

This year's program includes research supported by internal funding from the Faculty Mentored Undergraduate Scholarship (FMUS) program or the Women's Giving Circle (WGC), as well as work produced through external funding or during capstone projects. The work presented here is a tangible demonstration of Jesus's admonition from Matthew 22:37 to "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." Even during a year filled with uncertainty and upheaval, our faculty and students together have fostered a community of intellectual, faith-based learning, and for that we are thankful.

Proteomic Analysis Of Alzheimer's Disease, Grace Reynolds

Celebration of Scholarship 2021

The use of public Alzheimer’s Disease proteomics data to analyze the difference between asymptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease and symptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease as it relates to disease progression and underlying disease processes.