Duane Ruth-Heffelbower, J.D., M.Div., associate professor of peacemaking and conflict studies, was named co-chair of the Association for Conflict Resolution Family Section in November. See acrnet.org

Bruce Boeckel, Ph.D., associate professor of English, spoke to more than 300 California high school students at the Academic Decathlon, sponsored by the Madera County School District. The theme of the October 13 presentation was "The Age of Empire” and Boeckel's lecture was titled "Heart of Darkness: A Descent in Nightmare."

Darren Duerksen, Ph.D., assistant professor of intercultural studies, presented the paper "Church as Jesus Truth-Gatherings: A Case Study of Fellowships Among Hindu and Sikh Communities" at the International Society of Frontier Missions September 28, 2011, in Phoenix, AZ.

MaryJo Burchard, M.A., assistant director, Kings County, published “East Meets West: Strategic Expansion Decisions Between Two Cultures” in Leadership Advance Online, issue XXI. See regent.edu/acad/global/publications/lao/

Matt Gehrett, M.A., executive director of the Office of Continuing Education, presented “iPad for Educators” at the Association of Christian Schools International conference in Anaheim, November 21-22, 2011. 

Dina Gonzalez-Pina (BA ’90, MA ’98), assistant dean of multicultural ministries in the Office of Spiritual Formation, is a member of the community advisory board at KSEE, Channel 24, the area NBC affiliate.