In this issue

New graduates welcomed into alumni rank
Earn your doctorate at UTS!
Nominations for alumni awards
Second annual young oon kim memorial dinner
Spotlight on alumni
Updating the database phonathon

Dear Alumni and Friends,

The cycles of life - new beginnings, mid-points, endings - were poignantly represented throughout this year's graduation day. For the graduates the day represented both a time of completion and embarking on new adventures - we welcome each one into our alumni community and wish them well. The recently approved UTS Doctorate program marks an exciting new chapter in UTS history; are you called to be part of the first class? Current students, in the midst of the nuts and bolts preparation of a memorable graduation, reflect on their remaining time at UTS, considering how to make the most of this opportunity, this precious time in their lives before they too will graduate. Alumni returning to their "alma mater" connect with old and new friends, offer their unique support, and from the foundations of their past, look to the future - some with the newly acquired credentials of a Masters degree. No matter where we may be in the dynamic circle of life, let us find ways to support and uplift each other.

Love and peace, Gillian Corcoran

New graduates welcomed into alumni ranks

Joy was in the air from the moment the graduates of the 30th class at UTS processed down the aisle of the Interfaith Chapel for the Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 24. Fifty-two students were awarded degrees and certificates. Eleven received the Master of Divinity degree, 36 received the Master of Religious Education degree, one received the Certificate in Unification Leadership, and four Japanese missionaries received the Certification in Christian Ecumenical Leadership. Seventeen of the degree recipients were students primarily at the school’s New York Extension Center. This year's graduates included 8 alumni who successfully upgraded their diplomas to fully accredited Masters degrees.

Read more... UTS Graduation - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=5gfplwbab.0.4ezwqubab.capgesbab.730&ts=S0187&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.familyfed.org%2F

Earn your doctorate at UTS!

BECOME PART OF THE FIRST CLASS OF THE DOCTORATE PROGRAM AT UTS! The New York State Board of Regents approved the UTS application to offer the Doctor of Ministry degree on June 20, 2006. Dr. Kathy Winings, Director of the program, headed up the UTS team that included Dr. Andrew Wilson and Dr. Michael Mickler to create and move the proposal through to approval.

The historic first class will convene its opening intensive this summer, August 13-25, at the Barrytown campus.

Program entry requires an M.Div. or its equivalent with 3 years of ministry work. Pre-course work is sent to accepted students upon admission to the program. The entire degree program entails 4 2-week intensives sessions at Barrytown over a two year span, followed by a dissertation.

For information on the program and application to it, please contact Mr. Henry Christopher or Dr. Winings.

Nominations for alumni awards

Whose outstanding accomplishments do you respect? Why not nominate them for the 2006 UTS Alumni Award for Distinguished Achievement? This award is given to honor alumni whose achievements in their profession, career or vocational pursuits and service to society bring honor and distinction to UTS.

Or you could nominate someone for the UTS Alumni Award for Distinguished Service. This award is given in recognition of loyalty and commitment in service to UTS. Alumni, faculty, staff, students or friends of UTS are eligible.

These awards will be presented at the second annual Young Oon Kim Memorial Dinner to be held at the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, on Friday Nov 17th.

Send your nominations to Gillian.

Second annual Young Oon Kim memorial dinner

The second annual Young Oon Kim Memorial Dinner will be held at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, NY on Friday November 17th. Formerly St Andrew's Jesuit Seminary (and resting place of Teilhard de Chardin, a morning walk favorite of YOK), the CIA is renowned for its exquisite cuisine. Look for more details in upcoming newsletters, and reserve the date in your calendars now.

Spotlight on alumni

"Greetings from Keith Anderson in the Land of the Rising Son! (Note the spelling) I am settled in at the seminary at Chung Pyung working on the translation/editing of the 2400 page Cheon Seong Gyeong (The Heavenly Scripture). What a blessing to be working on this awesome task!"

Sorry that we don't have a photo of Keith for this edition.

We would love to hear about you and your family, where you are now, how you got there, etc, AND see photos of then and now. Email your info (don't forget the pics) to Gillian.

Updating the database phonathon

Beginning this September, we will be reaching out to say hello and to check that we have the most current contact information for you. Our plan is to establish this outreach as a yearly activity so we can remain in touch with as many of you as possible. We look forward to talking with you!

Quick Links...

* UTS Campus and Grounds - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=5gfplwbab.0.fepkrwbab.capgesbab.730&ts=S0187&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uts.edu%2Findex.php%3Foption%3Dcom_content%26task%3Dsection%26id%3D10%26Itemid%3D50

* UTS Programs - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=5gfplwbab.0.gepkrwbab.capgesbab.730&ts=S0187&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uts.edu%2Findex.php%3Foption%3Dcom_content%26task%3Dcategory%26sectionid%3D8%26id%3D87%26Itemid%3D46

* UTS Admissions - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=5gfplwbab.0.5nb4lwbab.capgesbab.730&ts=S0187&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uts.edu%2Findex.php%3Foption%3Dcom_content%26task%3Dsection%26id%3D5%26Itemid%3D47

* YOK Project Website - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=5gfplwbab.0.wjkuqubab.capgesbab.730&ts=S0187&p=http%3A%2F%2Fww2.familyfed.org%2Fyok%2F

* UTS and FFWPU leadership announce YOK project - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=5gfplwbab.0.zjkuqubab.capgesbab.730&ts=S0187&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uts.edu%2Fautonews.php%3Fsubaction%3Dshowfull%26id%3D

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