Remembering One Year Ago Today
October 13, 2009
Today, we remember the one-year anniversary of the announcement of the closure of the Fort Wayne campus. As I walked the campus this morning, the leaves were falling from the back woods - even my favorite tree by the old baseball field was losing its radiant red leaves. As the clouds hovered the campus, I was sad.
However, I was buoyed by the signs and chalk drawings along Rudisill with messages and verses – see our Facebook page for more information.The walk brought so many memories of walking the campus with students and even back to when I was a boy being brought to campus by my dad.
Much has happened since a year ago today. God has proved Himself faithful in providing even in difficult situations. Perhaps you're struggling today, but let me encourage you "to press on toward the goal." Find someone to encourage or to tell them how much they mean to you. Look for an alumna or alumnus to call or e-mail. Remember what God did in and through you at Fort Wayne.
Shortly, all alumni will be receiving a letter from me sharing some of the plans we have for the future. Meanwhile, please continue to remember to pray today for the future plans of the campus. These are still unknown, but I will keep you posted as they are decided.
---Michael Mortensen
Director of Fort Wayne Alumni & Friends Relations Named
October 13, 2009
Responding to the Fort Wayne Alumni Council’s recommendation to continue alumni relations beyond the May 31 discontinuation of the TUFW undergraduate program, the University is pleased to share that Michael D. Mortensen (’91) is serving as Director of Fort Wayne Alumni & Friend Relations.
In this role, Michael communicates and cares for Fort Wayne campus alumni for the purpose of preserving their legacy of Christ-centered education received on the Fort Wayne campus. He gives time to alumni relations, community relations, and donor relations, building bridges to Taylor University through meaningful experiences, events and contacts with Fort Wayne alumni and constituents. Michael currently works from Brown Gables on the Fort Wayne campus, designated as the alumni center for Fort Wayne campus alumni.
Michael served TUFW, starting in 1997 (with the exception of a year and a half when he and his wife were short-term missionaries with World Partners USA), in various advancement roles, most recently as Director of Alumni & Parent Relations. Michael and his wife, Christine (La Rue ’92), have five children, Ashlyn (14), Alli Rose (10), Anna Grace (9), David Taylor (7), and Jonathan (1). The Mortensens reside in Fort Wayne.
All of us in the Taylor University and Taylor University Fort Wayne community are grateful for the prayers and support of so many during the past months. We look forward to the future and commit our way into the hands of a loving God who does all things well and cares for each of us in ways we cannot fully comprehend.
Taylor, Ambassador Partnership Will Help Determine the Future of the TUFW Property
March 20, 2009
Taylor University has entered a strategic partnership with Fort Wayne-based Ambassador Family Enterprises with a goal of determining the next steps for the property and buildings that comprise the Taylor University Fort Wayne (TUFW) campus.
Open Letter to Alumni, February 2009 from the Director of Alumni & Parent Relations
March 20, 2009
Director of Alumni & Parent Relations, Michael Mortensen shares with Alumni and community the steps that have been taken to ensure that Alumni from TUFW will continue to be represented in the Taylor family. Other steps that have been taken during this transition period are also outlined.
Appointment Of TUFW Leadership Transition Team
December 8, 2008
Taylor University President Dr. Eugene B. Habecker has appointed a team of four administrators to a special TUFW Leadership Transition Team following the resignation of TUFW Chancellor Dr. Duane Kilty.
TUFW Leadership Transition Announced
December 1, 2008
Taylor University officials have announced the resignation of Dr. Duane Kilty as Chancellor at the Taylor University Fort Wayne (TUFW) campus.
Officials Make Major Announcement About TUFW
October 13, 2008
Taylor University officials have announced the discontinuation of the traditional undergraduate program on its Taylor University Fort Wayne (TUFW) branch campus, effective May 31, 2009, and that some yet-to-be-determined programs may be moved to the main campus in Upland.
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