JUNE 2006
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Canada and Bermuda Territory Edition
LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
Dr. Jonathan Raymond, who has served as President of Booth College since 1999, is leaving to take up the position of President of Trinity Western University in Langley, British Columbia (near Vancouver). During his time at Booth College, Dr. Raymond has led the college into new avenues of service to The Army.
The Board of Trustees of Booth College will conduct an international search for a permanent successor to Dr. Raymond. The Board has appointed Dr. Donald Burke to serve as Interim President for the next year. Dr. Burke has been on the faculty of Booth College since it opened in 1982 and for the past six years has served the College as its Vice President and Academic Dean.
GRADUATION 2006
The 2006 Graduation weekend witnessed the largest graduating class in the history of Booth College. More than sixty students received certificates and degrees in the Graduation Exercises. Commissioner Hasse Kjellgren, Territorial Commander of the Sweden and Latvia Territory delivered the Graduation Address to students. For the first time, students graduated from the new and innovative Certificate in Management program that provides Salvation Army officers and employees with valuable management education.
MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM SECOND COHORT
A second cohort of the Certificate in Management program commenced their studies with a six-day session in Winnipeg in May. Follow up work for the three courses introduced at that time will continue over the next six months. A second intensive experience for this cohort will take place in May 2007. If you are interested in being part of the next cohort in the management program, contact us as admissions@boothcollege.ca.
UNIVERSITY ONE PROGRAM – DON’T GET LOST!
The transition from high school to university can be daunting and seem impersonal—with introductory classes that have hundreds of students and taught by professors who are inaccessible. It’s easy to get lost in the crowd.
Booth College, as an Approved Teaching Centre of the University of Manitoba, offers a first year university program that provides students with the opportunity to take UM courses taught by Booth College faculty on Booth College’s campus for UM credit. Then, this credit is directly transferable to almost all universities in Canada and beyond. Small classes taught by senior faculty provide students with a learning experience that is unavailable in most public universities. In addition, to strengthen the first-year experience, Booth College will be offering special assessments, seminars and tutorials for first-year students to help them gain the most from their first-year of university studies. For more information, contact admissions@boothcollege.ca.
IMPACT GAP-YEAR PROGRAM
Booth College has entered into an agreement with Camp Arnes, located an hour north of Winnipeg, to co-sponsor a new intensive gap-year program called IMPACT. Much of the program will be offered at Camp Arnes, located on the shore of Lake Winnipeg, with several individual courses being taught by Booth College faculty. The program also includes an international missions trip. Graduates of the program will receive a Booth College certificate in leadership foundations and will be able to transition seamlessly into the Booth College B.A. program in Youth & Family Studies. For more information, contact admissions@boothcollege.ca.
25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
2006-2007 will mark the 25th year of operation for Booth College. A number of events are being planned for the year. The largest celebration will be during the Graduation weekend in April 2007. General Shaw Clifton and Commissioner Helen Clifton will be our guests April 27-29, 2007 as we host an alumni homecoming and other events to mark our 25th year. Visit us online to update your alumni contact information at boothcollege.ca/alumni. Details will be posted on our web site as they become available.
NEW LOOK FOR www.boothcollege.ca
A new Booth College web site has been launched at our current address – www.boothcollege.ca. Check out our new look and information. Here you will find information on upcoming courses, events and the latest College news.
AUGUST SESSION COURSES
Late registration is still possible for August session courses. To check out the list of course offerings, visit the enrollment page on our web site at www.boothcollege.ca or contact Janet Kennedy at enrollment@boothcollege.ca
from the office of the president
The Salvation Army's International Headquarters, at 101 Newington Causeway in London, has been nominated for a New London Architecture New Building Award.
The Biennale Awards 2006 winners will be announced by sponsors Nick McKeogh, Director, Pipers and Philippa Stockley, Deputy Editor, Evening Standard Homes & Property at 4pm on Saturday 17 June 2006 at St Bartholomew's Fair, a main event of the first weekend of the London Architecture Biennale.