News from Haiti
Summer 2007
Graduation in May 2007 – 82 Graduates!
Once again the time for graduation arrived. As last year, there were thousands of attendees including many distinguished guests such as the secretary of the General Baptist Assembly, the Director of 4VEH Radio, the Director of the Haitian Bible Society, the Director of College Practique du Nord, the Commissioner of Cap Haitian, the director of Women and Children Services in Haiti, and many others. It was a time of jubilation for students, parents and family.
Profile of Ilena Francois
Ilena is one of 12 children whose family lives in Bel Aidair. She longed to attend college. Though her parents and her aunt tried their best to send her to UCNH, they just couldn’t provide the funds…
Profile of Madame Mark
Madame Mark is the head cook for UCNH. She worked in the campus kitchen when the school was the Baptist Seminary of Haut Limbe. She is responsible for the seniors’ banquet the day before graduation as well as the day to day food preparation. She has three daughters that have graduated from UCNH, thanks to scholarships…
Profile of Mike Lawson
Mike teaches agriculture at the University. He graduated from Texas A&M in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science degree in General Horticulture and in 1989 earned a Masters degree in International Development from the same University.
A Note from Debbie Heneise
I recently attended the first alumni association meeting for UCNH/STBH in Ft. Lauderdale, June 23. We had a very good turnout and lots of interest in what’s happening now and how they can help their alma mater. We hope this enthusiasm will translate into scholarships for students, endowments for professors and capital improvements.
A Note from Ken Heneise
I recently came across an interesting editorial in our local newspaper, The Florida Times-Union – Jacksonville, 7/6/2007 by respected author Jonah Goldberg, titled “Wealth of civilization found in our minds, not in our buildings”. He stated in this article that “Building roads, dams and factories in the Third World is a fool’s errand
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Graduation in May 2007 – 82 Graduates!
Once again the time for graduation arrived. As last year, there were thousands of attendees including many distinguished guests such as the secretary of the General Baptist Assembly, the Director of 4VEH Radio, the Director of the Haitian Bible Society, the Director of College Practique du Nord, the Commissioner of Cap Haitian, the director of Women and Children Services in Haiti, and many others. It was a time of jubilation for students, parents and family.Profile of Ilena Francois
Ilena is one of 12 children whose family lives in Bel Aidair. She longed to attend college. Though her parents and her aunt tried their best to send her to UCNH, they just couldn’t provide the funds...Profile of Madame Mark
Madame Mark is the head cook for UCNH. She worked in the campus kitchen when the school was the Baptist Seminary of Haut Limbe. She is responsible for the seniors’ banquet the day before graduation as well as the day to day food preparation. She has three daughters that have graduated from UCNH, thanks to scholarships…
Profile of Mike Lawson
Mike teaches agriculture at the University. He graduated from Texas A&M in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science degree in General Horticulture and in 1989 earned a Masters degree in International Development from the same University.
A Note from Debbie Heneise
I recently attended the first alumni association meeting for UCNH/STBH in Ft. Lauderdale, June 23. We had a very good turnout and lots of interest in what’s happening now and how they can help their alma mater. We hope this enthusiasm will translate into scholarships for students, endowments for professors and capital improvements.A Note from Ken Heneise
I recently came across an interesting editorial in our local newspaper, The Florida Times-Union – Jacksonville, 7/6/2007 by respected author Jonah Goldberg, titled “Wealth of civilization found in our minds, not in our buildings”. He stated in this article that “Building roads, dams and factories in the Third World is a fool’s errand