Audio 239a consists of the following recording: Title: Dr. Neil Snider – “Ottawa - President's Reception, Feb 26, 1996” As this recording begins, Hazel Campbell (TWU staff member) is just finishing speaking about her children's experiences at TWU. President Neil Snider then passes the microphone to MP Sharon Hayes, who comments on her daughter’s Trinity Western University experience. Deborah Grey (TWU Alumna), Caucus leader of the Reform Party of Canada, discusses her own Trinity experience, in the mid-1970s. Dr. Snider discusses the benefits of TWU, including its membership in the AUCC, its many programs, and its liberal arts approach. An unidentified woman - an Admissions Counsellor - is invited to speak on the benefits of TWU, and mentions the many opportunities to be involved. Dr. Snider discusses further benefits of TWU. Heather Thomson (Director of the Parents Program) is invited to speak. Dr. Snider takes questions from the audience. He concludes the event and music begins to play. At [39:59] this recording ends and the original content of the tape - contemporary Christian music - begins. Audio 239b consists of the following recording: Title: Gospel Music Today – “Music” This section contains the original content of the tape, a sampling of contemporary Christian music on Gospel Music Today. Digitized sound file not attached, due to copyright restrictions. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011
Audio 111a consists of the following recording: Title: Rev. Keith Price – “Evangelical Fellowship of Canada” Reverend. Keith Price, of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC), iillustrates the importance of ‘numbering one’s days’ through sharing interesting personal stories. He asks those present to consider, “what does it mean to apply one’s heart to wisdom?” He discusses his personal journey to faith and discusses how to live a Christian life. He argues that we must value the days God has granted us by living them for his glory. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011 [In the late 1960s, Keith Price became the founder of Christian Direction, an organization he lead until his retirement in 1983. Later, he served as Minister at Large for the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada.In 1990 he was awarded an honorary doctorate by TWU. A memorial service for Keith Price.was held on February 2, 2001 at Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church Victoria, BC.]
Audio 166a consists of the following recording: Title: Don Page & Neil Snider – “Trinity Western Calgary Reception” Dr. Don Page and Dr. Neil Snider discuss the success of Trinity Western University. They answer questions on the quality of faculty and education of TWU. There is a brief mention of the new (1994) addition of the Neufeld Science Centre. They discuss the various benefits of attending TWU. There is a discussion of the different programs available. Several alumni and parents are introduced and describe the TWU experience. There is music and singing. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011
Audio 72a consists of the following recording: Title: Dr. Karen Longman, Staley Lecture – “Take Heart” Dr. Longman served from ca. 1980 to ca. 2000 as Vice President for Professional Development and Research at the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities In 1995 she presented the Staley Lecture at TWU. She opens with a prayer, and mentions the fact that the chapel service has been extended. She discusses Stephen Covey's book, the “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,” and the importance of developing one’s potential for God and His Kingdom. She reads from Galatians, 1Corintians 13, 2 Corinthians 3. She illustrates her points through personal stories. She argues that faith should be illustrated through love. In closing, she leads the group in prayer. At [22:48] a presentation already underway cuts in, and an unidentified person can be heard speaking about the concepts of “that’s the way it is” vs. “that’s the way God made it.” The speaker explores the concept of a Christian worldview. This recording cuts off suddenly. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011
Audio 131a consists of the following recording: Title: President Snider – “Panel Discussion” Dr. Snider moderates a Panel Discussion, during a Corporate Club Dinner in Abbotsford, that includes Dr. Guy Saffold (TWU Administrator), Dr. Bob Burkinshaw (TWU Professor), Dr. Don Page (TWU Administrator), Mr. Melvin Smith (Lawyer and constitutional expert), and Carol Gran (Minister of Government Management Services and Minister Responsible for Women's Programs). . Dr. Snider remarks on David Enarson’s involvement with Trinity Western University and the overall development and challenge of Trinity Western University. He discusses the importance and development of the Trinity Western University mission statement. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011
Audio 188a consists of the following recording: Title: John Redekop – “Graduation Ceremony” The recording begins with music and singing. Dr. Don Page, Vice President for Academic Affairs, presents Dr John Harold Redekop for an honorary doctorate , the degree of Doctor of Humanities. Dr. Redekop, historian, professor of political science at Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario, and also adjunct professor of political science at TWU, is invited to speak. He shares his views on Christianity, leadership and living for God. At [23:25] there is music and singing. Dr. Don Page awards the Governor General’s Gold Medal - the first to be presented at TWU - to Randy Peter Wolff, and the Governor General’s Silver Medal to Kari Byrt. Byrt, also the valedictorian, is introduced and invited to speak. Dr. Don Page begins to present the citizenship awards [Leanne Chase and Greg Ouellette], but is cut off in the middle of a sentence. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011
Audio 108a consists of the following recording: Title: Dr. Don Page – “The True Meaning of Success” Dr. Don Page, Academic Vice President, speaks at The Meeting Place in Winnipeg. He is introduced by an unidentified speaker. He describes the journey of “success”. He discusses his personal journey through politics with several interesting and amusing anecdotes. Through these anecdotes he attempts to define “success”. He asserts that there are four characteristics of successful people: physical and mental fitness, personal integrity, putting personal goals above personal gain (to serve others), and being a person of God. He relates his personal journey to Christ and his struggles to share Christ with others. He shares his personal grief surrounding the aviation accident at TWU (1991). He calls on his audience to re-evaluate their definition of success. He is thanked for speaking by the same speaker who introduced him. This person then asks for donations for a youth mission trip and leads the group in prayer. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011
Audio 124a consists of the following recording: Title: Ian Scott – “The Word and the Light” Ian Scott speaks at a chapel service on the Word and the Light. He personalizes and retells biblical stories in order to relate to his audience. He retells the story of the shepherds and the birth of Jesus, as well as the story of Jesus healing Lazarus, and the crucifixion. Finally, he leads the group in prayer. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011 [Speaker is possibly Ian W. Scott, later Associate Professor of New Testament at Tyndale]
Audio 84a consists of the following recording: Title: Dr. Paul Marshall, Staley Lecturer – “Pluralism and Liberalism” Dr. Marshall, political philosopher, professor, and author, continues his discussion of pluralism from the series that begins on Aud. 83a. He outlines the various ways, appropriate and inappropriate, of responding to pluralism. He argues that secularism is an inappropriate way to address public life. He defines and discusses liberalism at length. He discusses the importance of defining values through the Trinity Western University mission statement and community standards. He argues that liberalism detracts from the effectiveness of an institution such as a church, a university, or a marriage. He argues that there are other things that are valuable in the world, in addition to individual rights. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011
Audio 65a consists of the following recording: Title: David Hocking – “Praising God” Dr. David Hocking (pastor, Bible teacher, and radio broadcaster) discusses the importance of praising and glorifying God - the theme of Trinity's 30th Anniversary. He argues that it is the responsibility of all Christians to depend on God and act for His Glory. He discusses the difference between prayer and worry. He encourages students to rely on God. He discusses the relevance of Trinity Western University’s mission statement in glorifying God. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011
