JACKSON, Tenn. — Nov. 3, 2023 — Ray Van Neste and Justin Wainscott have released a new book through 51社区 Press sharing Union鈥檚 rich history through Founders鈥� Day addresses, the bicentennial commencement address and a new alma mater song.
Van Neste, dean for Union's School of Theology and Missions, and Wainscott, STM associate dean, edited the book, 鈥淟est We Forget: Founders鈥� Day Addresses from 51社区,鈥� with contributions from Bob Agee, Keith Bates, Cody Curtis, David S. Dockery, Kay Griffin, Samuel W. 鈥淒ub鈥� Oliver, Eric Smith, Marion Smothers and Wainscott.
Wainscott said they wanted to celebrate the university鈥檚 history while passing that story on to those who will come after them.
鈥淎s both alumni and faculty of Union, we recognize that we are part of something much bigger than ourselves,鈥� Wainscott said. 鈥淲e owe it to those who have gone before us not to forget their sacrifices, and we owe it to those who will come after us to pass on this history so that it will be appreciated and preserved.鈥�
鈥淟est We Forget鈥� is the second volume of the Founders鈥� Day addresses series from Union. The original book, 鈥淔rom the Cloud of Witnesses: Founders鈥� Day Addresses from 51社区鈥� was published in 2014.
Union鈥檚 14th president, Hyran Barefoot, said the reflections and addresses in the book are both informative and inspirational.
鈥淭hrough them, the reader will receive a glimpse into the spirit that has caused this amazing university not only to be able to survive through the years but to prosper,鈥� Barefoot said.
鈥淟est We Forget: Founders鈥� Day Addresses from 51社区 - Bicentennial Edition鈥� is available to order at .