Audio 170a consists of the following recording: Title: Corporate Spots – “Trinity Western University” This recording contains several advertisements for Trinity Western University. Each begins with a distinct piano riff and then a member of the university or Christian community speaks on the benefits of TWU; featured people include Terry Winter, Jim Janz, and Al Willms. These are duplicates of some of the ads on Aud. 171a There is also an advertisement for a music night featuring Wendy Swanson and Crystal Hicks. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011 Labels on original cassette tape read: TWU Corp. Spots, "Sept-Oct" Winter - Janz - Willms; Music BED ADJ spots - Mags Greg C. Sept 5.89
Audio 171a consists of the following recording: Title: Corporate Spots – “Trinity Western University” This recording contains several advertisements for Trinity Western University. Each begins with a distinct piano riff and then a member of the university or Christian community speaks on the benefits of TWU; featured people include Terry Winter, Jim Janz, and Al Willms. These are duplicates of some of the ads on Aud. 170a Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011 Labels on original cassette tape read: TWU corporate Spots, "Sept-Oct 7" '89 Winter, Janz, Willms
Audio 175a consists of the following recording: Title: Dr. Neil Snider / Dr. Don Page – “Growth of Trinity Western University / The Changing World” Dr. Snider speaks on the development of Trinity Western University during his time as president. He introduces Dr. Don Page who discusses the changes in the world and the importance of the Christian community being attuned to those changes. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011 Archivist's notes, 2007: Development Event. Dr. Snider opens, announcing that "there will be a video in a few minutes that will tell you about Trinity Western." He comments on the interest in Pacific Rim countries - like Korea - regarding establishing some kind of affiliation with Trinity. He shares his own vision for Trinity, which includes academic excellence, the "student development approach" (that students learn as much outside the classroom setting as inside, so the whole environment is key), and accomplishing both of these from a biblical perspective. "We are here tonight to thank you for standing with us." Snider states that the motto for the current year, "truth unto godliness," is taken from Titus 1. He introduces the video. The recording is interrupted. Dr Snider introduces Dr. Page, here from Toronto, as the speaker. Page [later Academic Vice President for TWU] speaks regarding the need to prepare for a challenging future.
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 198a consists of the following recording: Title: Don Page - Open Forum This is a continuation of Aud. 197b. Dr. Don Page, Academic Vice President, speaks at the Marriott Hotel in Toronto. He shares an anecdote and then takes questions from the audience. A panel of TWU representatives continues to answer questions on a variety of issues related to Christian leadership until [22:22]. They are led in prayer until the end of the recording. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011
Audio 214b consists of the following recording: Title: Unidentified soloists and narrators – “The Christmas Story” A female soloist accompanied by a variety of instruments, possibly synthesized, including harp, bells, and piano, performs a song ["I am waiting in a silent prayer"]. She begins to tell the Christmas Story. Midway through the recording, a male narrator recounts the Christmas story from Joseph's perspective [What did Joseph feel?] and a male soloist performs a song. The two singers perform a duet. Another song is begun, but is cut off abruptly. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011
Audio 217a consists of the following recording: Title: “Northwest Christmas Banquet 1982” An unidentified man leads the singing of Christmas Carols. Those present are welcomed. Garth Johnson, from the Board, brings greetings and prays. Faculty members are introduced individually. Thanks are expressed. Library volunteers are introduced. Special guests are introduced. The group is led in prayer. There is further singing of Christmas Carols, and music, which is cut off in the middle of a song. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011
Interview discusses Fryer's involvement with Burden Bearers Canada Audio 226b consists of the following recording: Title: Stan Fryer – “Trinity Western World Interview” Stan Fryer, Trinity Western University staff, is interviewed on his involvement with Burden Bearers of Canada, a nonprofit group that provides counseling services. He discusses the impact of his faith on his counseling work. He shares details of the counseling process at Burden Bearers. He shares anecdotes about his experiences and the impact his volunteer work has had on his personal growth. At [27:02] the interview ends and choir music - possibly the original content of the cassette - plays. The choir is accompanied by a piano. The music continues until the end of the recording. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011 [According to a telephone conversation with Stan Fryer during the summer of 2004, he served at Trinity from 1975 to 1985, first as Business Manager to 1977, then in Development from 1978 to 1985. School calendar listings identify him as Associate Director of Public Affairs from 1978 to 1985.]
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 24a consists of the following recording: Title: Chuck Colson – “God Demands Our Obedience” Chuck Colson, a Christian leader, cultural commentator, and author who served as Special Counsel for President Richard Nixon from 1969 to 1973, speaks at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver during Trinity's Fall Banquet. He opens with a joke about being tape-recorded - referring to Watergate. He also tells several humorous anecdotes. He poses the question, “What can a fellow believe in now?” Colson discusses the breakdown of government and loss of trust in society. He discusses how modern society lives as if God is dead. Colson examines what it means to be a Christian in a religious sense and not merely a situational or cultural sense. The Church must stand on truth, on Scripture. Colson also examines the Trinity Western Statement of Purpose and the importance of the mission to create leaders who think as Christians constantly. He discusses how God has not used his triumphs, but the great defeat of his life - going to prison - to impact others. Colson argues that it is not what we do, but what God chooses to do through us, and our obedience to Him. He then examines what it means to love God. Finally, Colson calls out to the people not to simply sit smugly and be saved, but to go out and live as members of the Church of Christ in the middle of the decaying Kingdom of the world. President Snider thanks Colson for coming and makes a few closing remarks. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011
