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RCU Librarians Presenting at MiALA 2025 and Lead the Way in Self-Care Through Plant Care

The RCU librarians Jill Beckwell, Allison Jimenez, and Abby Koet will be presenting Plant-care & Self-care: Creating & Promoting A Plant Propagation Station at Michigan Academic Library Association (MiALA) 2025 Annual Conference in May. Abstract: Students in institutions across higher education are experiencing an increase in feelings of isolation, anxiety, and mental health issues. How can we meet our students’ needs in a small (literally!), inexpensive, and creative way? By promoting and encouraging self-care through plant-care. Join us as we guide you through the creation, implementation, and trial and error of setting up a plant propagation station in the

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Preparing Future Educators: A Session on the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) at Rochester Christian University

On January 24, 2025, the School of Education was pleased to welcome Bridgett McDowell from the Michigan Department of Education for a morning session dedicated to preparing our future educators for the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC). In alignment with Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) 380.1531, which mandates a testing program as part of the state’s teacher certification process, the MTTC ensures that prospective teachers possess the professional readiness and content knowledge required to serve in Michigan schools. The MTTC currently includes subject area tests that candidates must complete for each endorsement they seek. The Rochester Christian University School

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EVENTS

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Warrior Days

Warrior Days are specifically designed to give you and/or your family a full experience of campus life at Rochester Christian University. You’ll get the chance to meet RCU faculty and students like you, attend a class session, tour the campus and learn about our academic programs and commitment to faith-based education. Warrior Days for traditional students will be hosted: February 14, 2025 April 4, 2025 Register here: https://form.jotform.com/71304466032952  

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Broadway & Beyond: An Evening with Blake Whyte and Friends — Friday

Join Broadway actor and award-winning songwriter Blake Whyte for an unforgettable night of live music. Star of Broadway’s Wicked and Mamma Mia!, Blake is bringing his talent to the RCU stage with this brand new show about Blake’s journey, told through powerful storytelling and original soulful music. Including the world premiere of a brand new song cycle, Broadway & Beyond is an exciting evening that will leave you inspired, uplifted, and energized. February 21 & 22 at 7:30pm February 23 at 2:30pm https://rcu.ludus.com/index.php

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Broadway & Beyond: An Evening with Blake Whyte and Friends — Saturday

Join Broadway actor and award-winning songwriter Blake Whyte for an unforgettable night of live music. Star of Broadway’s Wicked and Mamma Mia!, Blake is bringing his talent to the RCU stage with this brand new show about Blake’s journey, told through powerful storytelling and original soulful music. Including the world premiere of a brand new song cycle, Broadway & Beyond is an exciting evening that will leave you inspired, uplifted, and energized. February 21 & 22 at 7:30pm February 23 at 2:30pm https://rcu.ludus.com/index.php

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Warrior Days

Warrior Days are specifically designed to give you and/or your family a full experience of campus life at Rochester Christian University. You’ll get the chance to meet RCU faculty and students like you, attend a class session, tour the campus and learn about our academic programs and commitment to faith-based education. Warrior Days for traditional students will be hosted: February 14, 2025 April 4, 2025 Register here: https://form.jotform.com/71304466032952  
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54th Annual Partnership Dinner

✨ Exciting News! ✨ Rochester Christian University is thrilled to announce that Jake Bates, kicker for the Detroit Lions, will be the featured speaker at our Partnership Dinner this spring! 🌟 The discussion will be moderated by WXYZ Detroit Sports Director Brad Galli, making it an event you won’t want to miss! Jake Bates will share his inspiring journey as a professional athlete and his powerful testimony of faith. With Brad Galli leading the conversation, this promises to be an unforgettable evening of encouragement, celebration, and connection. 🎟️ Get ticket and sponsorship info at 👉 www.rcu.edu/pd
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Lift Every Voice & Sing: A Black History Month Celebration!

In honor of Black History Month, join RCU & the Center for Student Life for our 4th Annual Lift Every Voice & Sing Concert on Tuesday, February 25 at 7 PM! This concert will feature RCU Alum, Jalen Seawright, and other special musical guests. Don’t miss out on this evening of uplifting music and joy! This event is open to the community. We hope you will join us for this special celebration!   Register here: https://warriorhub.rcu.edu/CLW/rsvp_boot?id=375949
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The “Apocalyptic Tradition” in Churches of Christ: A Countercultural Remembrance and Challenge

In his essay for Rochester Retrospect,* Dr. David Greer, professor of history, examines a foundational but neglected countercultural tradition within the American Restoration Movement from which Churches of Christ and Rochester University emerged. This “apocalyptic tradition,” he argues, retains value for grounding and guiding the mission of RU today.     The pursuit of truth and freedom Greer begins by identifying two primary aims of RU’s founders in 1959: first, to provide an environment for the encouragement of Christian faith, devotion and leadership; and second, to offer a high-quality regionally-accessible education rooted in the liberal arts.  Both missions, Greer notes,

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Alexander Campbell, liberal arts and integrative learning

In his second essay for Rochester Retrospect*, Dr. Keith Huey, professor of religion, looks at Alexander Campbell’s philosophy of education. If you missed Huey’s first essay about Campbell and Barton Stone, founders of the Stone-Campbell movement, click here to read it before you delve deeper into Campbell’s educational outlook.  Although Campbell never attended a full collegiate program, he was “extremely well-educated and possessed a prodigious intellect,” Huey writes.  Campbell lived from 1788-1866 and he was critical of the educational status quo for that time period. He wrote about several important issues, including the “inadequacy of all the present systems

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No Creed but the Bible: The Story of Scripture in Churches of Christ

In his Rochester Retrospect* essay, Dr. Mark Love, RCU professor of theology and ministry and founder of 1528 Collaborative, explores how the Churches of Christ have approached the reading of scripture throughout the decades. From their inception until the present day, Churches of Christ have been a “people of the book,” who rely on the sole authority of the Bible in matters of faith and doctrine, Love writes.  The church has changed the way it interprets the Bible, but it still gives priority to scripture.    The Golden Thread: No Creed but the Bible By rejecting creeds, as established

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