Books That Change Us

John Walkup, Emeritus, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas Tech University, Faculty Commons Staff [Feb 26, 2012] — Sometimes I am asked, “What book has made a significant impact on your life?” In ministering to other professors, I’ve read a number of...

Expert Witness

Phillip A. Bishop, Exercise Physiology, University of Alabama [Feb 19, 2012] — As a professor, I have been asked on occasion to give testimony in the courtroom as an expert. I find that to be challenging, fun, and even lucrative. I attempt to motivate my...

Connecting College Students with Jesus

Recognize this? These QR codes are popping up in more and more places lately. Through an app on a smart-phone, these codes will connect you with a website. Some airlines even use them as electronic boarding passes. The Christian faculty group at Western Kentucky...

Presenting the Reason for the Hope Within

Ray Townsend, M.D., Renal Division, School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, [Feb 12, 2012] — I am privileged to lead a weekly Bible study with undergraduates. This began with a few students I met at church – a “God-thing” since I am a medical professor...

Adversities Transformed

Duane Keilstrup, Professor Emeritus, German, University of Texas-Arlington [February 5, 2012] — I was never a cutting-edge scholar, dynamic orator, or award-winning teacher during my career in academia. I was, however, in love with the Lord Jesus Christ, and by...

Vocare

Lonnie R. Welch, School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Ohio University [Jan 29, 2011]– def. vocāre “to call” A student whom I mentor said: “I want my life as a Christian to have a direct impact on people. I don’t want to be stuck in an office,...