August 28, 2009

Office of Integrated Marketing & Communication

8700 W Campus Circle Drive

Berrien Springs MI 49104

Dear Mr. Payne,

It was a great pleasure to visit the Andrews University campus recently. I’m a recent graduate of a local state school and the vibe I felt on campus was contagious. People are living and breathing the same mission and vision. Between students, faculty or staff, this same emotion was evident. Coming from a large campus, where indifference is the norm and individualism is king, the shared concern for how this university can impact the world was humbling.

Not to say that I didn’t enjoy my time at university, but I sense that my overall life experience may have been further developed had I attended a university like Andrews. My education was top-notch, but my emotional and spiritual development was not impacted by my time in class or in interactions with professors or staff. Andrews can influence its students so greatly in this regard.

All the best as you continue to further the work of Andrews University throughout our community and the world.

Sincerely,

John Doe

Editor, Local Journal