Loma Linda University News
August 26, 1999
- Camp Meeting '99 held on the Loma Linda campus
- LLU offers summer research program for minority high school science students
- Minority Introduction to the Health Sciences program completes first year at LLU
- Loma Linda University Board Report released
- LLU and LLUMC employees rewarded for Ridesharing
- Faculty Notes
- Advancement director of LLU named ‘Trailblazer in Philanthrophy'
- Wycliffe Bible translator to speak at University Church in Loma Linda
- Educators from Seoul, Korea, study research techniques at LLU Center for Molecular Biology and Gene Therapy
Camp Meeting '99 held on the Loma Linda campus
Camp Meeting '99, sponsored by the Southeastern California Black Ministries Department, was held at Drayson Center July 30 to August 7.
Approximately 400 people attended the event Sunday to Friday, and more than 4,000 people were present each Sabbath.
During Camp Meeting '99, the day's events began at 6:30 a.m. with the opportunity for attendees to study and pray together.
Throughout the Camp Meeting, seminars focusing on spiritual, social, and economic issues were planned for the adults, and special programs were organized for the youth.
Camp Meeting '99 has been held on the Loma Linda campus for the past three summers.
| LLU offers summer research program for minority high school science students |
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| While on tour of Loma Linda University and Medical Center, high school students who are members of the 1999 Research Apprenticeships for Minorities Program (RAMP) pose for a photo atop LLUMC's seventh floor heliport. Loma Linda University began the apprenticeship program for minority high school students interested in learning about careers in science seven years ago. Working in close cooperation with Loma Linda University faculty and top-level researchers, RAMP students participated in various research projects. A feature story on the program, which is organized by the University's office of diversity, will appear in the next issue of TODAY. |
| Minority Introduction to the Health Sciences program completes first year at LLU |
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| Above, the first group of 15 high school students and their tutors pose for a photo on the last day of classes for the Minority Introduction to the Health Sciences (MITHS) program. The MITHS program, which is sponsored by the Black Alumni of Loma Linda and La Sierra Universities (BALL) and Loma Linda University, was created to introduce promising Black Seventh-day Adventist high school students to a career in the health sciences, and to stimulate these students to pursue an educational track specifically designed to prepare them for an academic/teaching career in the health sciences after attending Loma Linda University. A feature story on the Minority Introduction to the Health Sciences program will appear in the next issue of TODAY. |
Loma Linda University Board Report released
The Loma Linda University Board of Trustees,meeting in full session Monday, August 16, 1999, approved the following items:
Board of Trustees approves new Graduate School doctoral programs
The Board of Trustees approved the offering of three new doctoral programs by the Graduate School. The doctor of philosophy in social welfare and social research will offer advanced curricula in areas that emphasize improvement of quality of life and enhancement of human potential through design and delivery of effective service systems and interventions. It is anticipated that the program will educate scholar/practitioners who will become faculty in social work, as well as administrators in county mental health programs.
The PhD program in marital and family therapy will follow the 'scientist practitioner' model and will prepare practitioners qualified in research related to family systems who will promote healing in family relations crucial to the healing of body, mind, and spirit which is critical to the institution's commitment to wholeness.
The doctorate in marital and family therapy (DMFT) will follow the 'practitioner/evaluator' model and will focus on applied skill development for use in clinical practice and administrative positions.
Both the PhD and DMFT in marital and family therapy are designed to fully satisfy the accreditation standards of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.
New dual degree program approved
The Board of Trustees authorized the offering of a dual degree involving the MSW and the MPH in maternal and child health through the Graduate School and the School of Public Health. The dual degree program will prepare professionals for work in maternal and child health in low-income communities. Candidates for the dual degree will fully meet the requirements for each program but require 24 fewer units if taking the two degrees separately.
Master of physician assistant (MPA) degree approved
A master of physician assistant (MPA) degree has received approval in response to the request from various constituents. This program, offered through the School of Allied Health Professions, will have an enrollment limited to 15 students per entering class. It is designed to appeal to those with an allied health professional background. This degree, pending approval by the national accrediting body and the state agency credentialing graduates of such programs, is slated to begin in September, 2000. Kenrick Bourne, DrPH, is program director; Benny Hau, MD, assistant professor of family medicine in the School of Medicine, is medical director.
Emergency medical care degree offered in Fresno by interactive video technology
The Board of Trustees approved the bachelor of science degree in emergency medical care offered by the School of Allied Health Professions to be transmitted by interactive video technology to the off-campus site in Fresno, California. This program joins the occupational therapy assistant program offered by the School at that site for the past two years. Glen R. Kuck, MSEd, EMC program director, is responsible for the development of this distance-learning offering.
SAHP administrative appointments approved
The Board of Trustees approved two administrative appointments for the School of Allied Health Professions: Kenrick C. Bourne, DrPH, was appointed program director, physician assistant program, department of cardiopulmonary sciences; and Keiko I. Khoo, MA, was appointed chair, department of speech-language pathology and audiology.
Emeritus appointment approved
Marvin A. Peters, PhD, was appointed emeritus professor of physiology and pharmacology. Dr. Peters has served the School of Medicine since 1969.
Director appointed for leadership, management, and philanthropy center
The Board of Trustees appointed Lisa Beardsley, PhD, the vice president for academic affairs, as the director of the Center for Leadership, Management, and Philanthropy in Nonprofit Institutions. In 1997 the Board of Trustees approved the formation of the Center to serve the leadership training and development needs of both Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center and the Seventh-day Adventist Church in general. This Center will relate to the office of the vice president for academic affairs, and any academic programs offering certificates or degrees will be offered through the Graduate School. The Center will offer a range of training opportunities for development of individuals for leadership roles in administration and philanthropy. It will particularly focus on leadership training for professionals in the nonprofit sector who have achieved their rank/status because of professional achievement in their disciplines and not because of training or qualifications for leadership.
Board informed of Trailblazer in Philanthropy Award
The Board of Trustees was informed that Albin Grohar, PhD, executive director for advancement for Loma Linda University, has been named a Trailblazer in Philanthropy by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. This honor, given in recognition of Dr. Grohar's achievements in the field of philanthropy and his service to the profession, was bestowed upon him at the Eighth Triennial Conference on Philanthropy held June 27 to 29 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Grohar has made the nonprofit sector, both within and outside the Adventist Church, his career. During the past 26 years, he has raised and been responsible for raising an estimated $30 million, a large share of which was raised as a result of his efforts in working with foundations and corporations [see article on page 16].
Board receives 1998-1999 fiscal year financial report
Loma Linda University has ended the 1998-1999 fiscal year with an operating gain which exceeds what was budgeted. Details of the unaudited June 30, 1999, financial statement are available through the office of the vice president for financial affairs.
Debt management plan received
The Board of Trustees has received the updated Loma Linda University debt management plan. The University's external debt on June 30, 1999, was $2,252,997. On June 30, 1992, this external debt was $19,085,148.
Distribution of unrestricted trust maturities approved
The Board of Trustees has voted the distribution of the $1,304,567 of unrestricted maturities which occurred in fiscal year 1998-1999. This distribution included five percent of the maturities that have been designated for a fund to support spiritual life on the campus.
Board approves increase in capital expenditure rate
The Board of Trustees has voted to increase the capital expenditure rate from $1,000 to $2,500. Items purchased which are valued under $2,500 must be expensed in the year in which they were purchased.
LLU and LLUMC employees rewarded for Ridesharing
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| Ida N. Foster | Patty Cross |
The drawing is part of a promotional program organized by the security department designed to encourage Ridesharing.
Ms. Foster, who has participated in the Rideshare program since 1990, and Ms. Cross, a participant since 1992, were both presented with a University Travel Certificate worth up to $500. Both winners were chosen from a drawing of quarterly claim cards.
The Rideshare program, which began in 1990, currently has more than 1,330 participants enrolled.
Contact Teri Palacios or Peggy Bazemore at extension 44319 for additional information about how you can be a Rideshare member.
Faculty Notes
* Carlos A. Casiano, PhD, assistant professor of microbiology and molecular genetics, Graduate School, was invited to speak at three scientific conferences within the past year. During the 4th Dresden Symposium on Autoantibodies, held in Dresden, Germany, October 21 to 24, 1998, Dr. Casiano spoke on the topics of 'Autoantibodies to Centromere Protein F' and 'Cleavage of Intracellular Autoantigens in Apoptotic and Necrotic Cell Death.' He was also asked to chair a session of the conference titled 'Autoantigens, Autoantibodies, and Their Role in the Pathogenesis of Autoimmune Diseases.' At the National Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, held April 10 to 14 in Philadelphia, Dr. Casiano was invited to address the postdoctoral experience during a symposium titled 'Reaching Back to Move Forward: Mentoring and the Budding Scientist.' Nearly 400 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows attended this Sunday evening symposium. Dr. Casiano traveled to Nijmegen, the Netherlands, to take part in the 1999 Bertine Koperberg Conference, held June 17 to 20. Each year, organizers of this prestigious conference, sponsored by the Catholic University of Nijmegen, choose a particular research topic and invite 30 to 40 scientists from around the world who are actively working in that area to present and discuss their latest findings. The topic for the 1999 conference was 'Apoptosis and Autoimmunity.' Dr. Casiano presented a lecture, 'Autoantigen Cleavage During Non-apoptotic Cell Death.'
* Kiti Freier, PhD, professor and department chair of psychology, Graduate School, wrote a chapter titled 'Family Violence: The Effect on Children,' for the book, Understanding Intimate Violence. This publication was edited by Barbara A. Couden, RN, MS (MFT), former assistant professor of health promotion and education, School of Public Health. B. Lyn Behrens, MBBS, president of Loma Linda University and Medical Center, wrote the forward for the book.
Advancement director of LLU named ‘Trailblazer in Philanthrophy'
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| Albin Grohar, PhD (left), executive director for advancement at Loma Linda University, has been named a Trailblazer in Philanthropy by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Presenting the award to Dr. Grohar at the Eighth Triennial Conference on Philanthropy in June is Donald G. Prior, immediate past vice president for advancement for Loma Linda University and Loma Linda University Medical Center. |
This honor was bestowed upon him at the Eighth Triennial Conference on Philanthropy, held June 27 to 29 in Colorado Springs.
The Trailblazer in Philanthropy award is presented every three years at the educational conference, which is sponsored by Philanthropic Service for Institutions (PSI), the fund-raising consulting service of the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists.
LuAnn Davis, vice president for advancement at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska, also received a Trailblazer in Philanthropy award at the 1999 conference.
Dr. Grohar has made the non-profit sector, both within and outside the Seventh-day Adventist Church, his career.
During the past 26 years, he has raised and been responsible for raising an estimated $30 million–a large share of which was as a result of his efforts in working with foundations and corporations.
In addition to research and grant proposal writing, Dr. Grohar helps train others in the profession–both as a mentor to young people and as a teacher of classes in the United States and internationally.
He also contributes to the field through articles published in professional journals.
While enhancing the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and outreach of its educational and health-care work–especially at Loma Linda University and Medical Center–Dr. Grohar has blazed a trail in the area of corporate and foundation relations within the
Seventh-day Adventist Church system.
'There is no greater privilege than working for this Church,' Dr. Grohar said in accepting the award, which was presented by Donald G. Prior, immediate past vice president for advancement for Loma Linda University and Medical Center and the Trailblazer in Philanthropy award recipient in 1993.
'This award belongs to the researchers, doctors, ministers, teachers, and so many others at the institutions at which I have worked,' states Dr. Grohar. 'The dynamic projects they have undertaken have made possible the philanthropic successes of which I have been a part.'
Dr. Grohar has been writing grant proposals since 1972, when he was employed by Michigan Economics for Human Development.
While he was procuring millions of dollars in grants for various programs statewide, he also worked as a teacher, education and training specialist, and director of program planning and evaluation during his 11 years with this human service agency.
In 1978, he began his employment with the Seventh-day Adventist Church system as director of foundation research for Andrews University.
After establishing the grant research and proposal writing function at Andrews, Dr. Grohar was appointed director of development at the University in 1985.
During the four years he held this position, Andrews received some $9.2 million in voluntary support, including nearly $2 million in foundation grants.
Dr. Grohar has been executive director for advancement at Loma Linda University since April, 1989.
His corporate and foundation efforts impact each school within the University, as well as programs at the Medical Center and Children's Hospital.
During the past 10 years, he has facilitated the funding of more than 100 grants totaling in excess of $10 million for a variety of programs on campus.
Working with Mr. Prior, Dr. Grohar helped raise more than $2.5 million from six foundations to build the Proton Treatment Center, and for proton therapy cancer research.
Within the past 18 months, his efforts with another foundation have resulted in $1.75 million for additional research at the Proton Treatment Center.
Throughout his tenure as a fund-raising professional, Dr. Grohar has recognized the importance of career development–not only for himself, but in helping others develop the skills necessary to succeed in philanthropy. In addition to teaching University classes, writing journal articles, and presenting special seminars, he has served as a mentor to many young people getting started in the profession.
He also has donated his time counseling other nonprofits, especially those outside the United States. His fluency in Spanish has made him an asset to the philanthropic programs at several colleges in Central and South America.
As part of his continued growth in and contribution to the field of philanthropy, Dr. Grohar completed a doctor of philosophy degree at Andrews University in 1989. The title of his dissertation was 'An Assessment of Effective Fund-Raising Policies Used at Private, Church-related Undergraduate Colleges.'
Dr. Grohar's dissertation is one of the few empirical studies for advancement professionals in private education.
His purpose was to bring to light those fund-raising policies that may be associated with effective or productive fund-raising programs at church-related colleges.
Dr. Grohar is a member of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education and National Society of Fund Raising Executives.
Last year, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the National Society of Fund Raising Executives, Inland Communities Chapter, named Dr. Grohar as its 'Outstanding Fund Raising Executive' for 1998.
Educators from Seoul, Korea, study research techniques at LLU Center for Molecular Biology and Gene Therapy
Two faculty researchers from Korean Sahmyook University, Seoul, Korea, are on the Loma Linda campus to learn more about the potato vaccine research being conducted by William H. Langridge, PhD, professor of biochemistry, School of Medicine.
Kang Oh Lee, PhD, dean of natural science and professor of biology, and his wife, Namjoo Ha Lee, PhD, director of the Life Science Research Institute and professor of pharmacy, are learning about Dr. Langridge's research in order to begin conducting similar research at their home institution.
Korean Sahmyook University, with 5,000 students, is one of the largest Seventh-day Adventist institutions worldwide. Drs. Lee are hoping to strengthen the research component among their colleagues.
Dr. Langridge's research on creating a potato vaccine against the diarrhea-causing cholera enterotoxin has received worldwide publicity.
Says Dr. Kang Oh Lee, 'In Korea, Dr. Langridge is somewhat of a celebrity because of his research.'
The Lees brought with them several examples of articles on Dr. Langridge's work that have been published in Korean newspapers.
With funding through a two-year grant of $340,000 by the U.S. Army's National Medical Test Bed (NMTB), Dr. Langridge has successfully grown potatoes that provide protection against cholera when eaten by laboratory animals.
The grant also includes the transfer of research constructs from the potato research to tomatoes, which are more readily consumed without the need to cook them.
A simplified view of the process follows: non-toxic segments of the cholera toxin's DNA are inserted into the potatoes, which in turn produce a non-toxic version of the toxin that triggers the body to produce antibodies.
National and international patents for Dr. Langridge's research have been applied for by Axis Genetics PLC, located in Cambridge, England.
Dr. Langridge is already conducting preclinical trials at Loma Linda. His findings thus far have shown up to a 60 percent reduction in diarrhea in laboratory animals who were challenged with the cholera toxin. Axis Genetics is gearing up to conduct clinical trials and plans to have the cholera vaccine ready for human clinical trials by the year 2002.
The Lees hope to conduct similar research at Korean Sahmyook University. They foresee the potential for impacting the prevalence and severity of a number of diseases in their home country.
'The Lees plan to come to Loma Linda often in the future,' says Dr. Langridge. 'We hope to help them establish a strong research program at our sister institution in Korea, and we look forward to collaborative efforts for many years to come.'
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| Jie Yu (left), a PhD biochemistry student at Loma Linda University, supervises Kang Oh Lee, PhD, as he pipettes DNA material into test tubes at one of the laboratories in the Center for Molecular Biology and Gene Therapy. Dr. Lee's wife, Namjoo Ha Lee, PhD, observes. | Standing in a room specifically designed to grow laboratory plants are (from left) Jie Yu, PhD biochemistry student; William H. Langridge, PhD, professor of biochemistry, School of Medicine and principal researcher in the potato vaccine studies; Kang Oh Lee, PhD; and Namjoo Ha Lee, PhD, husband-and-wife faculty researchers from Korean Sahmyook University in Seoul, Korea; and Daniel Chong, PhD, research associate at Loma Linda University. |
Wycliffe Bible translator to speak at University Church in Loma Linda
Marilyn Laszlo, MS, national speaker for Wycliffe Bible Translators, will tell her story in the University Church of Seventh-day Adventists on Saturday, August 28, at 4:00 p.m. All are invited.
Since 1968, Ms. Laszlo has worked with the Sepik Iwam people from Papua New Guinea. The Sepik Iwam is a small tribal group numbering about 2,500, with a history of head-hunting and sorcery.
For more than 20 years, Ms. Laszlo took their unwritten language, created an alphabet, wrote books, taught them to read and write, performed medical work, and finished translating the New Testament and related portions of the Old Testament.
'I remember trying to get the word for tree. I was pointing to a tree and trying to get them to say the word for tree. Finally, they said ‘Ana,' So I wrote ‘ana' (tree),' recalls Ms. Laszlo. 'Later, as I went around the village practicing the word I had collected, I pointed to a tree and said, ‘Ana.' They shook their heads and laughed...I later discovered that ‘ana' is the word for finger.'
She travels internationally, sharing the Wycliffe story and how the translated Word of God is changing people around the world. The University Church is located at 11125 Campus Street in Loma Linda.
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