Tag: ray roennfeldt

‘Enough!’: Avondale College president’s clarion call

A speech of note set the tone for the commissioning service of Avondale seminarian Dr Wendy Jackson. Avondale College of Higher Education president Professor Ray Roennfeldt’s welcome expressed his frustration with the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church’s decision not to give regional divisions the autonomy to ordain women.

Doctor doctor now a pastor

Seminarian’s commissioning a celebration and affirmation of women in ministry.

Samoans and seminarians support family in wake of student’s passing

Laphie Schwalger, 33, died unexpectedly on July 9. He is remembered by those who knew him as "a good man".

Avondale reduces staffing levels to help balance budget

A lower enrolment this year, following a near record graduation class size last year, has left a $2 million-plus budget deficit.

Think&Do in my words: What Avondale’s appeal for research means for these academics

Avondale’s giving campaign uses a phrase from founder Ellen White to seek support for research that improves lives, but what does this look like?

Avondale community challenged to learn, live, love

Commissioning a personal and corporate challenge for staff and students at Avondale.

Homegrown health researcher’s new title

An academic whose prolific publications and competitive grants have given his infection control research national profile is the first to receive a professorship from Avondale College of Higher Education (NSW).