CU eNews November, 2009

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Happy Thanksgiving  "Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courtswith praise; give thanks to him and praise hisname." Psalm 100:4 (NIV) Cornerstone University hopes you and your familywill have a happy Thanksgiving as we take the timeto celebrate the abundance of God's love andblessing in our lives.

Thankful for the life of Prof. Ron Meyers Ron Meyers, associate professor of science and chair ofthe Kinesiology, Science & Mathematics Division atCornerstone University, died Oct. 19 after a two-yearbattle with pancreatic cancer. Meyers, who taught at Cornerstone since1979, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancerin February 2007 after experiencing intenseabdominal pain. Despite weeks ofchemotherapy, Meyers returned toCornerstone to teach a full load of classes forthe 2007-2008 school year. Meyers earned his bachelor's degree from CedarvilleUniversity. He also held a master of science degree in

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A MidsummerNight's Dream Date(s): Nov. 13, 14, 19, 20,and 21 at 7:30 pmNov. 22 at 2:30 pm Where: Matthews Auditoriumat Grand Rapids TheologicalSeminary Cost: $10 adults, $8students/seniors

biochemistry from The Ohio State University. He taughtfoundations of scientific inquiry, anatomy & physiology I& II and origins at the university. He leaves behind his wife, Karen, and three children:Kalena, Jeremy and Lauren. “The Lord has led me through quite an incredibleexperience recently,” he wrote on his Cornerstone facultyWeb page. “But, through it all I can say that ‘God isgood.’"

He chronicled his journey on his CarePage titledronmeyers at .www.CarePages.com Memorial contributions can be made to the Ronald MeyersScholarship at Cornerstone University.

Student Caller Thankful for CU Donors Each October, students call alumni and friends of Cornerstone University to ask for afinancial gift to support variouscampaigns and the annual fund. Thisyear, 17 students helped make thosecalls. Maybe you spoke with one ofthem. Renee, a communications major fromMiddleville, MI has called for the phonathon for thepast two years and enjoys talking with CU alumniand friends. When asked what she liked most about thephonathon, Renee said, "What I find mostinteresting about the phonathon is thecommunication, interaction, and response thattakes place when calling. We hear some really sadsituations of economical struggle. However, we alsohave others tell us why they are more than excitedto give. I have learned from a lot of alumni,parents, and friends of Cornerstone that ourcampus has really changed over time. I talk todonors who have been supporting Cornerstone foryears and years, all for different things. No matterwhat the cause, they have always been willing toreach out using their monetary gifts, becominginvolved in some way, or simply through prayer." Renee also said, "I think it is important that alumniand friends support CU through a financial giftbecause it shows they want to still be involved insome way and put their gift towards the growth of

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CU Athletics Nov. 17 - Men's BasketballJv: St. Francis Ind. @ CUNov. 17 - Men's Basketball:St. Francis Ind. @ CUNov. 17 - Women'sBasketball: CU @ CalvinNov. 20 - Women's VolleyballNAIA National Tournament 1stRoundNov. 20 - Men's BasketballJv: Hope @ CU Visit www.cornerstone.edu/athleticsfor more information. 

Music Events Nov. 21 - Joseph Ortega, Jr.Bass RecitalNov. 21 - Alexander Neubeck,Sr. Voice RecitalNov. 29 - Tiffany Larman,Special Piano/Violin RecitalDec. 1 - Symphonic WindsWinter ConcertDec. 4 - Briana VanderToorn,Jr. Trumpet RecitalDec. 5 - Alyssa Karnes, Sr.Voice RecitalDec. 5 - Aaron Turner, Sr.Trumpet Recital Contact the Music Dept at616.254.1643 for moreinformation.

our students and facilities of campus. I think callingfor the phonathon is a lot of fun! I've really enjoyedthe experience!" Thank you to our alumni, parents, and friends!

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