News
January 07, 2013
Categories: General News, Athletics News
Tabor College is pleased to announce the addition of Andy Davis as the new assistant baseball coach for the Bluejays. Rusty Allen, vice president for intercollegiate athletics and Head Coach Mark Standiford made the announcement.
“We are looking forward to having Andy work with our baseball program. He has the kind of experience as a player and a coach that prepares him to teach, motivate and recruit. It is a bonus that he played baseball for and graduated from Hesston College,” Allen said. “His commitment to Christ and passion for integrating his faith into his work as a coach will go a long way toward helping us accomplish the mission of the Tabor athletic department.”
Davis has degrees from Hesston College and a Bachelor’s in education and Master’s in exercise science, both from Pittsburg State University. Most recently he has served as the assistant coach at Peru State College in Nebraska.
Coach Standiford affirmed that the talent Davis brings to coaching staff will move the team forward, building upon the success experienced by the team in the 2012. “He brings a wealth of knowledge with him from his time as a player at Pittsburgh State and coach at Peru State College,” Standiford noted. “His knowledge on pitching and his ability to communicate will no doubt make our pitching staff better. Andy is man of strong character and faith and will be a great asset for our team both on and off the field.”
January 07, 2013
Categories: General News, Athletics News
Tabor College is pleased to announce that Steven Miller has been hired as the defensive coordinator for the Bluejays. Rusty Allen, vice president for intercollegiate athletics and Mike Gardner, Tabor College head football coach made the announcement.
We are excited to have someone with Steven’s credentials joining our football staff and the Tabor athletic department. Coach Miller brings a wealth of experience with every aspect of the game. His work at William Penn University helped propel them into one of the top football programs in the NAIA,” Allen noted. “His relationship with Christ is quite evident. It will be a joy to see him guide our players in coming to know and grow in Christ.”
Miller obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La., and a Masters in business leadership from William Penn University in Okaloosa, Iowa. Most recently he has been an assistant at William Penn University, coaching the defensive line and serving as the head coach for the JV squad.
Coach Gardner noted that he was pleased with the addition. “Steve will do a nice job growing into his role on our staff. He will bring much needed experience and maturity as a role model and leader to our defense. His reputation as a developer of young men is what impressed me the most.”
January 07, 2013
Categories: General News, Adult & Graduate
Dr. Jules Glanzer, President of Tabor College is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Rick Bartlett, Fresno, Calif., as the first Director of the Theological Education program. He will also serve as an assistant professor of Ministry and provide direction to the Christian Ministry undergraduate program and the newly created Masters being offered in Entrepreneurial Ministry Leadership.
“We are blessed to have Rick Bartlett provide leadership and expertise as we begin a new chapter at Tabor College. Rick has a rich understanding of our Anabaptist heritage and brings practical experience in ministry and theological education,” Glanzer said.
The graduate theological program, which Bartlett will be developing and implementing beginning with the 2014-15 academic year was made possible, in part, by funding that was provided by the USMB conference and MBBS for the purpose of serving our constituency with distance theological education.
Dr. Bartlett expressed his excitement for the new position. “I am honored for the new opportunity at Tabor College,” he said. “It is an exciting time. Developing programs that will help people achieve their goals of advanced degrees in ministry and be able to serve the Lord in greater capacities is a wonderful opportunity, in which I am blessed to play a role.”
Tabor College is participating with other MB institutions of higher learning in providing courses in Anabaptist history, theology, and principles. Bartlett will administer this program as well. Bartlett comes to Tabor after serving as the lead Pastor for the Bethany Church in Fresno, Calif. He has also served as the Dean of Students and Director of Constituency Relations at the MB Biblical Seminary and as Director of Ministry Quest, while teaching at the Seminary as well as Fresno Pacific University.
He holds a Doctorate of Ministry from George Fox Evangelical Seminary, a Master of Divinity from the MB Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts from Fresno Pacific University.
He and his wife Karen have two children.
November 28, 2012
Categories: General News
Tabor College’s long-standing Christmas tradition of performing “Messiah”—the 18th century work by George Fredrick Handel about the anticipation and impact of Jesus Christ—will continue on Sunday, Dec. 2 with a performance by the Tabor College Oratorio Chorus, Alumni Chorus and Tabor’s Community Orchestra.
The production will be at the Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church, 300 Prairie Point, in Hillsboro. It will begin at 7 p.m. and admission is free and open to the public.
Dr. Bradley Vogel, professor of choral music, will be conducting “Messiah” for his 15th time at Tabor. “For many, it serves as the beginning of the Christmas holiday season,” Vogel said of the performance tradition that dates back nearly a half century in Tabor’s history books.
Vogel noted that part of his enjoyment of performing “Messiah” is the collaboration by so many performers on many different professional levels. “It’s a focal point that brings current and past choir members together,” he said, “and I very much enjoy maintaining that connection with alums. I’m honored that they enjoy it enough to return and continue to sing.”
Additionally, the stage will be graced by professional instrumentalists, many of whom return to perform with Tabor every December.
“The community orchestra is comprised primarily of members of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra and the Newton Mid-Kansas Symphony Orchestra. The majority of the musicians have played for Tabor for many years, which gives us a solid core,” Vogel said.
“Messiah” premiered in Dublin, Ireland, in 1742 as a benefit concert for local charities. Handel composed the entire piece in only three weeks, and it was performed in what Handel described as a “hall of 600,” but more than 700 attended, Vogel said.
The annual performance of Messiah is a community tradition and signals the start of the Christmas celebration for many. “We enjoy and are honored to provide this performance as the beginning of the Christmas season for the Hillsboro and Tabor community.”
November 21, 2012
Categories: General News, Science Club Blog
Dr. Jules Glanzer has received a new, three-year appointment as president of Tabor College following an evaluation conducted under the direction of the Tabor College Board of Directors.
Glanzer became the 13th president of Tabor College in 2008 after serving as dean of George Fox Evangelical Seminary in Portland, Ore. Under his leadership Tabor has set enrollment records for each of the past five years and met the annual Tabor Fund goal of $1 million for two consecutive years.
“The evaluation process has been very encouraging,” said Lyndon Vix, chairman of the Tabor College board of directors. “Dr. Glanzer received positive comments from all areas of the Tabor constituency and it is clear that his leadership has been instrumental in the College’s recent growth and financial stability.”
At the board’s request, Dr. Richard Kriegbaum, former president of Fresno Pacific University, and Dr. Biff Green, former president of Friends University, facilitated the evaluation.
“We are extremely grateful to Dr. Kriegbaum and Dr. Green for their service to Tabor in this way,” Vix said. “They are both extremely knowledgeable about leadership development and Christian higher education and their assessment of the data that was collected and accompanying recommendations to the Board are invaluable.”
The evaluation process began in 2011 following the passage a formal policy regarding presidential reviews. Prior evaluations had been conducted on an ad hoc basis and, according to Vix, the board felt that this process needed to be formalized. A five-member advisory committee was appointed to assist the facilitators in conducting the evaluation.
“The Board is thankful for the honest and valuable feedback provided by faculty, staff, administrators and alumni as part of the evaluation.” Vix said. “In addition to providing strong affirmation for Dr. Glanzer’s leadership, the results of the evaluation have highlighted areas in which he and the Board can work together to continue to improve Tabor.”
According to Vix, a task force made up of Board members Dr. David Karber, Dr. Ted Faszer and Richard Gramza will be utilizing the evaluation results and the recommendations of the facilitators to identify performance goals and strategies that the Board and President Glanzer will implement over the next three years.
November 20, 2012
Categories: General News
Tabor College today announced the recipients of the 2013 Tabor College Presidential Leadership Scholarships. Justin Goble, Salina, Kan, Tena Loewen, Hillsboro, Kan., Macy Root, Minneapolis, Kan. and Logan Whitney, Concordia, Kan. are the four recipients of the prestigious $68,000 scholarships. These students will participate in a four-year leadership laboratory that is designed to develop young people into effective and skilled leaders for the next generation.
In announcing the selections, Tabor College President Jules Glanzer noted that these are students of exceptional caliber. “We are excited that these outstanding student leaders will be spending the next four years on our Tabor campus,” he said. “These are young people with integrity, heart and a passion to serve. It will be a pleasure to welcome them to our community, interact with them and watch them grow and develop into outstanding leaders.”
Rusty Allen, Vice-President for Enrollment Management and Intercollegiate Athletics commented on the selection weekend held Nov. 4-5, 2012. “We enjoyed having the finalists on our campus and that they had the opportunity to interact with our current students, faculty and staff,” he said. “We were excited to host these exceptional students and believe that they have tremendous potential to shape and influence the Tabor College campus.”
During the immersive four-year program, Presidential Leadership Scholars will experience mentoring by Tabor College President Jules Glanzer, have the opportunity to travel with him to professional seminars, network with business, industry and political leaders as well as serve the Tabor College student population while pursuing academic achievements in the classroom.
The Tabor College Presidential Leadership Scholarship program was initiated in 2011. The selection process included an extensive application. From that group, the finalists were invited to the Hillsboro campus to participate in a competitive process which evaluated their skills in the areas of public speaking, writing, group problem solving and interactions with other students.
For additional information about the Presidential Leadership Scholarship program or other undergraduate programs at Tabor College, please go to www.tabor.edu.
November 14, 2012
Categories: General News
On Friday, Nov. 16, Retired Illinois State University professor, Emerson Wiens will illustrate his
points of the positive and negative aspects of technology during the sesson of Lifelong Learning.
Wiens went to Tabor one semester and then transferred to Bethel in order to get a degree in Industrial
Arts Education. He returned to teach for 23 years at Bethel and earned a doctorate in Vocational and
Technical Education at the University of Illinois. He is now a retired professor from Illinois State
University., Normal Ill., where he taught “technology in society” courses for 12 years.
The session will begin at 9:45 a.m. in the Wohlgemuth Music Education Center. Lifelong
Learning is held regularly through the fall and spring semesters according to program director
Connie Isaac. Fees are $4 per session, or with semester membership. Registration allows for
optional lunch at discount in the cafeteria after the session.
For more information, contact Connie Isaac, coordinator at 620-947-5964, or conniei@tabor.edu.
November 13, 2012
Categories: General News
The Tabor College Concert Choir and Concerto Bella Voce will present the annual Praise and Thanksgiving concert Sunday, Nov. 18 at 4 p.m. at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church. The concert is free and open to the public.
Tabor College is joining with the Hillsboro Area Ministerial Alliance to raise funds for the organization’s work assisting needy families in the area. An offering will be taken, and canned goods will be collected to benefit Main Street Ministries.
The Tabor College Concert Choir is directed by Dr. Brad Vogel and Concerto Bella Voce is directed by Assistant Professor of Choral Music Janie Brokenicky.
The concert will also feature a string trio performed by violinist Stephanie Rempel and cellist Natalie Wiens, both Tabor students. They will be accompanied on piano by Dr. Sheila Litke.
“This type of concert fits nicely with Tabor’s mission of service,” said Vogel. “We enjoy being a service to the community in both spirit and deed.”
November 13, 2012
Categories: General News
Nine Tabor vocalists competed at the National Association of Teachers of Singing student auditions, Nov. 1 through 3 at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb.
Students competing were seniors Jessica Coldwell, Becca Friesen and Kelsey Unruh; junior Robert Howell; sophomores Sara Sagner and Andrea Acker and freshmen Olivia Kliewer, Nick Ediger and Alex Schmidt.
The vocalists were accompanied by students rather than hired accompanists or a piano professor, a rarity among most schools. Accompanying the singers were Cora Ruhl, Megan Wiebe, Krista Neifert, Jared Janzen and Zach Neumann.
All students except Kliewer study under Dr. Holly Swartzendruber; Kliewer is a student of Dr. Brad Vogel. They competed against over 400 students from Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming.
Coldwell and Kliewer both advanced to the semi-final round in the competition and Kliewer went on to the final round of the freshmen women classical division. With Ruhl accompanying, Kliewer won her division and joined Aaron Stepanek and David Vogel as the third first-place winner for Tabor in the past five years.
November 13, 2012
Categories: General News
Cody Schroeder, from Goddard, Kan., will perform his senior trombone recital at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19 in the Tabor College Chapel.
Schroder, the son of Nate and Bonnie Schroder, is a business management major studying trombone under Brian Postier.
Schroeder will be performing four solos: Blue Bells of Scotland by Arthur Pryor; Visions of Light Movement II by Eric Ewazen; Nocturno by Franz Strauss and Concertino by Ferdinand David. He will be accompanied on these pieces by Zach Neumann.
Schroeder will also be joined by Daniel Baldwin, Emery Schroeder and Brian Postier to perform his own arrangement of Pachelbel’s Canon.
Schroeder believes that his experience at Tabor has helped develop him as a musician and as a person.
“Due to my experience here, I feel I have the ability to continue to graduate school for music performing if desired,” he said. “I have also developed leadership skills that I would not have had the opportunity of obtaining at a different school.”
For Schroeder, music also plays a big role in spiritual development.
“I feel that God grants everyone with different talents and gifts,” Schroeder said. “One of mine was being able to play the trombone.”
“By practicing hard and doing my best in performance, I am honoring and thanking him for the gifts he has given me,” he added.
After graduating, Schroeder will work as part-time resident director for the townhomes until spring break. He will then be moving to Wichita to begin employment at a remodeling construction company while awaiting his wedding in May.
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