UNION UNIVERSITY DEDICATES NEW CENTERS, INSTALLS DIRECTORS
Jackson, Tenn. — 51ÉçÇø's Center for Christian Leadership and Center for International Studies were dedicated during the University's Fall 1997 Convocation Sept. 8.
Dr. David Gushee, associate professor of Christian studies, was installed as the director of Union's new Center for Christian Leadership. The purpose of this center is to serve the overall mission of the University by equipping the Union community and other interested individuals with the world view and skills necessary to be authentically Christian servant-leaders and change agents in the 21st century.
Dr. Cynthia Jayne, professor and chair of Union's languages department, was installed as the director for the new Center for International Studies. The center is designed to strengthen the University's commitment to academic excellence through various international programs, including the most recent addition of an English as a Second Language (ESL) Program.
Dr. Charles Baldwin, professor and chair of the department of chemistry, was installed as the Hammons Chair for Pre-Medical Studies, the University's first endowed chair position. Dr. Edward P. Hammons, a physician from Forrest City, Ark., recently funded the endowed faculty chair for pre-medical studies and established a scholarship in memory of his parents, O. P. and Evalyn Hammons, who graduated from Union in 1928.
The R. G. Lee Center, which opened this fall, serves area churches through continuing education emphases. Included among these services is a Christian education center designed to host conferences and seminars for the purpose of updating and retooling church leadership. Dr. John Adams, vice president for campus ministries and church services, was installed as director of this Center during the University's annual Senior Adult Conference and Pastors School in August.
Dr. Wayne Wofford, associate professor of biology and director of the new Center for Scientific Research and Christian Faith, will be installed during the Spring 1998 convocation when that Center is dedicated.