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Come see the recital - April 12 at 7:30!

One of the best things about Spring Arbor University is the community. I love that when a person is in need, there is always someone there to help you out. Well today I got to be the person who was able to help and it’s a great feeling.

My friend Kyle is having a recital (all music majors are required to do recitals every now and then) and needed a poster to be made. Being a graphic design major, I’ve made plenty of posters so I volunteered to help. I love being able to help out a friend. It’s a great feeling.

I don’t write this post to uplift myself, but to show the wonderful community at SAU. There have been countless times when I’ve needed help and was able to get bailed out by some great friends. It really is a true example of Galatians 6:2 – “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ”

I love the friends I have here and the community we all share. You can be a part of this community by coming to support my good friend Kyle at his recital, April 12, at 7:30 p.m.!

God bless!

- Mark

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Yesterday was the rapping up of career week. I attended the successful interviewing seminar. It was very helpful and needed to say the least. You only have one time to make a good impression! Making sure that I am prepared for a successful interview is very important when trying gain a job in this economy. At the successful interviewing workshop, I learned a lot of things that I need to take into consideration before I actually attend the interview. Before attending an interview, being prepared and confident will always motivate and give me the energy I need to continue on. Moreover, doing your homework in advance is most crucial. Firstly, I learned that I should always research the company that I am trying to work for. It’s always smart to increase your knowledge of a company and be prepared if the employer asks about what you know about their company. Filling out an application is important, too. A lot of people think that a resume is the application but the application process is important as well. This workshop was very helpful and now I am able to better asses myself before going into an interview. I know, essentially, that the proper preparation obviously equals success in any area. Successful interviewing skills are very essential in the field that I am going into. I want to make sure that I follow all the steps that are needed in order to leave a wonderful impression whether I receive the position that I am interviewing for or not.

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We all know that this is February. This is the month of Valentine’s day. It is crucial that we not only show love just on that specific day, but every day. The amount of love and compassion that Jesus shows to us daily should be enough to make us strive to be like Him and do the same. There are multiple ways for us to show love to our classmates, friends and teachers as we go throughout the day. Opening up a door, a smile, and even being attentive and showing respect to our professors are all ways that we can practice and show love. Romans 13:8 says; “Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.” If Christ can think enough of us to love us despite ourselves, we should make it our obligation to do the same. John 3:16 says; “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. The reality of it all is that God loves us and it’s not because of anything that we’ve done but He loves us unconditionally. In our effort to be more like Him we should try and love our neighbor unconditionally and be excepting of everyone.

So show some love today, tomorrow, always, and forever!!! =)

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All of the Spring Arbor University spring break missions teams gathered in the DC on Thursday, February 9, from 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. for the Missions Market. Students and faculty came to support the different teams by purchasing food, drinks, and other objects in the makeshift “market place.”

Don’t forget to pray for our teams as they prepare to serve in March!

Catch a glimpse of the fun-filled night on YouTube! The music segment I chose is by Tim Hughes, “We Must Go.”

God bless!

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This is career week! It’s a week where SAU students are able to attend workshops that will be helpful to their overall success in the business world. I attended the workshop about learning how to properly put together my resume, write a cover letter and letter writing. I am glad that I attended that workshop because there were a lot of helpful tips that I gained. Discussed were the different types of resumes and its various functions. The most important thing that I grasped from the workshop was that your resume will get you an interview and the interview is what gets you the job. Knowing proper resume headings, desirable characteristics to put on it and essential components to include are all very crucial in making sure that your resume is nice, clear, concise and better yet professional. The list of “Do’s and Don’ts” help me to have a better understanding of what employers are looking for when they view a resume. I enjoyed it and jotted down notes to pull out while putting together my resume. There are many other workshops from, finding your vocational fit, 90 second pitch, successful interviewing and many other workshops that will be available to SAU students. I can’t wait to attend another one and jot down tips for success!!

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Spring Arbor University has done it again! If you missed the show, “You Can’t Take it With You,” this weekend, then you missed out on a lot!

I am still laughing about parts of this show!

For the second time in SAU history, the students directed and put on a play for the enjoyment of the students and anyone else attending. The first show that was student directed was “Stagestruck,” which was put on last year and was very well received. The situation was no different this time around judging by the reaction of the people in the crowd.

Unlike “Stagestruck,” “You Can’t Take it With You” is not a musical, but I hope that didn’t stop you from coming to see the show! The whole show is full of laughter, drama, and is just a joy to sit through! I was lucky enough to get a sneak preview as they had asked me to photograph a dress rehearsal and I loved it so much I went back to see it again!

I am very proud of all who were involved in the show and I feel sorry for all those who missed out on a good time! Let that be a lesson to you: if SAU puts on a  show, be sure to make it out here and see it!

God bless!

- Mark

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