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Written by Joel Humann
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Monday, 13 October 2008 |
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The new academic year, 2008-09 is now well underway. This year the student body in the House includes students from Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Africa as well as US exchange students from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri and Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Two ELCE students have completed their course of studies in the Easter Term, 2008, and are currently serving curacies. Serveral visiting scholars will grace Westfield House with their presence in the upcoming academic year, including Dr. Roger Humann and Dr. John Stephenson from Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines, Ont. Canada, Dr. Robert Rosin, from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Dr. Korey Maas, of Concordia University, Irvine California.  Westfield House, Michaelmas 2008 |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 13 October 2008 )
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Written by Joel Humann
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Monday, 13 October 2008 |
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Staff Changes at Westfield House Westfield House Administrator, Wanja Mungai Mrs. Wanja Mungai returned from maternity leave to the Central Office of the ELCE to discover plans for an expansion in the work at Cambridge. The Executive Council of the ELCE had approved Westfield House's proposal for the appointment of an Administrator. The role takes on much of the administration required for the running of a theological house of studies including financial monitoring, international student administration, and accreditation and compliance matters. The work also includes in small proportions some support for the current Preceptor whi is also the ELCE Chairman, as well as "cover" for the ELCE Administrator. Wanja was successful in her application an commenced her new position at the end of August. Mrs. Irene Baldry, who was Acting ELCE Administrator in Wanja's absence, was successful in her application to become the new ELCE Administrator. |
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