2010 Miracle Yearbook

NG SHENANIGANS aybe it is the new buds on trees or the absence of sideways-falling snow, but spring semester always brings a new energy and liveliness to campus. This year students enjoyed numerous new (and old) events on and offcampus; the International Justice Mission 10K,AKD Conference, Critical Concern Series, and lots of annual CU events added to the bustle of activity. IJM hosted a community-wide Impossible Possibilities 10K Run/Walk/Relay during March, raising and donating over $20,000 to a local sex trafficking safe home. Hundreds of runners flooded the streets, running and donating for the sake of the oppressed. But IJM President Max Hounshell was blown away by the participation:"Nothing could have prepared us for how God would work through this event." Indoors, the English Honors Society, AKD, sponsored their first ever literary conference. Over fifty presenters from various local schools gathered to present Topographies of Introspection. The campus also delighted in the featured speaker, poet Shrikanth Reddy, who inspired the crowd with his collection and challenged guests to "broaden their poetic horizons." Bringing visitors from far and wide, this year's Critical Concern Series featured authors Marvin Olasky and Jim Wallis. Participating in a debate moderated by CU Alum Rob Moll, the two discussed the series topic of Christian Responses to Poverty and Affluence. Students and local community members packed out the Chapel as the featured lectures and debate spurred great discussion. "I appreciate the views both men brought to the series, but I think the best part was the conversations on campus following the debate." Naomi Washatka commented. Spring semester brings a buzz of activities; from academic and athletic endeavors to frequent Ultimate Frisbee games,springtime on campus holds something for everyone. Zac Dixon shows his rocker side as he helps lead an 80's throwback Cedarniania.