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Students In-Focus: Chanel Fuchigami

Karen Rouggly Monday, April 16th, 2012

Hello Hello! It’s time to bring you another edition of our Students In-Focus! This week, we’re focusing on Chanel Fuchigami! She’s quite popular in our office, around campus, and has even been on national TV! While you may have seen her just once on Wipeout – we get to see her shining face everyday! Here’s a bit about her:

Chanel Fuchigami

1. What is your name? Chanel Fuchigami

2. What is your major? Applied Health

3. What is your role in the MAS office? SMC for Open Door Soccer League


4. What do you love about your ministry/your job? Being surrounded by great people who I can learn from, share life and laugh with.

5. What is something you’ve learned this year? How much this University has meant to me and what a blessing it is to be able to attend a school as unique as this.

6. What are your 3 favorite words and why? Commandeer – just throw it into your everyday vernacular, such as “I’m going to commandeer your sandwich if you leave it out any longer.” Her-ego - a great phrase that feels forgotten but is definitely worth saying as much as you can, it eliminates any awkward transitions and allows you to connect things that aren’t even related. Livid – it’s the best way to add drama to any story retelling especially when the first ‘l’ is drawn out.

7. If Jon Wallace asked you to speak at graduation, what would you say? maybe.

8. What’s next for you after graduation? May 6th! And one last epic summer before starting Graduate School for Physical Therapy.

9. If you could change one thing in the world within 1 year of graduation, what would it be? I would like to change the distribution of resources throughout the world; food, medical care and technology.

We hope you’ve enjoyed reading about Chanel! We are sad see her leave our office, but excited to see what God has in store for her next!

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Ministry and Service exists to educate and mobilize the APU undergraduate community toward an active response in service that advances the work of God in the world. Azusa Pacific University sponsors a plethora of local and global programs, which prepare students to become capable leaders of service in diverse settings. To stay connected with what is happening in the local community, “like us” on Facebook (Ministry and Service) or “follow us” on Twitter (@apumas). Every year, over 1250 students serve through City Links, over 500 students participate in on-going ministry, and Justice Week.

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Almost a JUNIOR… already?

Megan Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

I can’t believe that finals are in a few weeks and then this school year is officially over. My first two years of college have FLOWN by. It seems like just yesterday I was sitting in my room during senior year of high school wishing I was just at APU already. And I can honestly say that this school, the academics, the things I am involved in, and most of all, the people have never let me down. To come to APU will go down in my life as one of the most important and one of the best decisions I have ever made.

I think in honor of a new class of students coming soon, I will make a list of all the things that I basically see when I look back on these past two years.

1. I see a really faithful, loving, encouraging God. A God that believes in me and entrusts with me BIG things.

I am sadly taking my very last required Bible course this semester. It is a class that undoubtably has changed my perspective on Jesus and the Bible. This class is absolutely WORTH the hundreds and hundreds of dollars APU students pay for one class. I am realizing looking back at the 5 Bible Classes I’ve taken that I am so lucky to get to take these classes with the faculty that APU has. As a girl that has only ever been to public schools, learning about the Bible in school is just about the coolest thing ever.

2. I see the Alpha Program. The people that I met in it, the leaders that I have been blessed with through it, the people that have encouraged me and made me into a better follower of Christ, friend, and leader. This program is bigger then just freshmen orientation, it is a life changer.

3. I see three incredible people that I have lived with. The two girls I live with now and the one I was randomly assigned with freshmen year are three of my dearest and best friends. I could talk about them forever. I am grateful to be able to be in Christian community with girls that is so intentional. Living with people can either be horrible or extremely beneficial and even more fun. Mine was the second.

4. I see a mission trip to Tanzania that changed my life.

5. I see art classes that made me a better Christian artist and designer.

6. I see the tight-knit community that can be found at APU if you seek and desire it.

7. I see a lot of quiet time with Jesus. A lot of struggling through passages in the Bible with Him, a lot of praying through rough stuff, and then a lot of meditating on His Word.

Then I see a lot of loud time with Jesus. Spontaneous, good-hearted dance parties with friends during procrastination for long essays and studying. Dinners at the Caf with a ton of friends talking about what God is doing in our lives. D-Group meetings and alpha meetings filled with endless laughter that I know brings joy to the Lord. I think I have seen how both being quiet and being loud and crazy can draw you nearer to Jesus. He is as real in fellowship as He is in Chapel and Church and individual prayer.

8. I see a lot of adventures spontaneously late at night with friends. The kind of moments that make you grateful for life. Going to get mashed potatoes at KFC, donut man trips, going to a beautiful cliff overlooking the city and talking about life, driving around Pasadena blasting music, going to see a movie or getting sushi with the roommate. So many moments and so few pictures. That is when you know it was a great night, when you forget to take any pictures cause you are having too much fun with friends that mean the world to you.

9. I see the people that I have been blessed to have as neighbors both this year and last year. It is easy to love your neighbor when your neighbors RULE.

10. I see learning what it looks like to be a leader. Learning what you want out to get our of life. Learning how to best use your passions and skills and major to serve the Kingdom. Learning what you are doing wrong in friendships and what you are doing right. Learning the benefit of being vulnerable. Learning how quickly deep friendships can be built. Learning that you can do so much more then you think you can. Learning the blessings of living in America and being able to be educated at APU. Basically- I have learned a lot.

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Students In-Focus: DianaPamela Armijo

Karen Rouggly Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

Hello Hello! It’s the week before Spring Break here at APU so things are winding down around the office. But before everyone leaves to their respective places to a time to rest and relax, I wanted to present to you another Student In-Focus from our office! This week, I am pleased to introduce to you, DianaPamela Armijo – or Diana for short! Here she is, as well as her answers to our questions:

1. What is your name? DianaPamela Herrera Armijo…  but Diana for short

2. What is your major? Business Administration

3. What is your role in the MAS office? Student Ministry Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity

4. What do you love about your ministry/your job? Two words.. Passionate Volunteers! Regardless of anything else, these volunteers have done a wonderful job!



5. What is something you’ve learned this year? Cold Stone counts as good therapy :)

6. What are your 3 favorite words and why? Smoothies!!! Jam Session!!.. What happen /:


7. If Jon Wallace asked you to speak at graduation, what would you say? Who me!..Can I pass ?? :)

8. What’s next for you after graduation? Beach Vacation!!!

9. If you could change one thing in the world within 1 year of graduation, what would it be? This sounds like a pageant question, And I am not trained to answer this sort of question..but my wild guess would be..Make the gift of Ice Cream avaliable to everyone in the world :)

That’s our wonderful Diana! We hope you enjoy reading these blogs and finding out more about the students we have the honor to work with everyday! Have a wonderful Spring Break everyone!

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Ministry and Service exists to educate and mobilize the APU undergraduate community toward an active response in service that advances the work of God in the world. Azusa Pacific University sponsors a plethora of local and global programs, which prepare students to become capable leaders of service in diverse settings. To stay connected with what is happening in the local community, “like us” on Facebook (Ministry and Service) or “follow us” on Twitter (@apumas). Every year, over 1250 students serve through City Links, over 500 students participate in on-going ministry, and Justice Week.

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Students In-Focus: Claire Heddles

Karen Rouggly Friday, March 16th, 2012

Here we are again with another Student In-Focus! This week, we’re bringing you the wonderful Claire Heddles. She’s one of the Student Ministry Coordinators for LA 101. Claire has been dedicated to our office for two years, and we’re sad to see her go, but we’re REALLY excited for what she’s got next in her life. Between Claire’s bright smile and ever-changing fashion – she’s sure to make an impact on this world. Check her out:

 

Claire Heddles

 

1. What is your name? Claire Heddles

2. What is your major? Major: Sociology Minors: Global Studies and Economics

3. What is your role in the MAS office? LA 101 Student Ministry Coordinator

4. What do you love about your ministry/your job? I love being able to spend so much time in Los Angeles while learning and interacting with a lot of different kinds of people.

5. What is something you’ve learned this year? How not to plant a garden. I tried to plant vegetables with my roommates, and I learned that, as it turns out, it doesn’t work to throw squash, snap pea, and tomato seeds into a little box and hope for the best.

6. What are your 3 favorite words and why? Bacon, fox, sleep!

7. If Jon Wallace asked you to speak at graduation, what would you say? JON WALLACE IS SPEAKING TO ME!!!!


8. What’s next for you after graduation? Living in France for a few months, then probably coming back to the U.S. for grad school. We’ll see where the wind blows.

9. If you could change one thing in the world within 1 year of graduation, what would it be? I’ll get back to you with number 9.

Thanks for being such a vital part of our office Claire – and such a great sport about everything, including these pictures! :)

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Ministry and Service exists to educate and mobilize the APU undergraduate community toward an active response in service that advances the work of God in the world. Azusa Pacific University sponsors a plethora of local and global programs, which prepare students to become capable leaders of service in diverse settings. To stay connected with what is happening in the local community, “like us” on Facebook (Ministry and Service) or “follow us” on Twitter (@apumas). Every year, over 1250 students serve through City Links, over 500 students participate in on-going ministry, and Justice Week.

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Students In-Focus: Christine Escoto

Karen Rouggly Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Hey wonderful blog readers! This semester, the MAS office has the pleasure of introducing you to a few of our WONDERFUL students! We’ve got 18 student workers that work in our office in various positions, including Student Ministry Coordinators and Administrative Assistants. We also have about 25 Lead Volunteers who assist our SMC’s on a daily basis in each ministry. We’d love to introduce you to some of these great students that we’ve had the honor of working with the past year or more! We’ve decided to start by highlighting our students who are Seniors this year. We’ve asked them the same set of questions, about them, their ministry , and their time at APU. Below, you’ll find our first victim, student to present to you: Christine Escoto!

Here's Christine!

1. What is your name? “Christine Escoto”

2. What is your major? “Sociology with a Minor in Art”

3. What is your role in the MAS office? “SMC for Central City Community Outreach/S.A.Y. Yes!”
4. What do you love about your ministry/your job? “Central City has become a major part of my studies and experience at APU, and I cannot imagine school without it.  I still am in awe that my job is something that I love and would be doing whether or not I had an official position.  I am truly blessed.”

5. What is something you’ve learned this year? “This year I learned how to whistle.”

6. What are your 3 favorite words and why? ”‘Think about it’”

7. If Jon Wallace asked you to speak at graduation, what would you say? “Nahh”

8. What’s next for you after graduation? “Hopefully, I will be going to law school in the fall.  My Plan A is to be at
school in New York City, but if not I will probably stay in LA.  If I don’t get into law school, I will probably be working as an artist in my parents’ graphics and props house.”

A typical Christine face!

9. If you could change one thing in the world within 1 year of graduation, what would it be? “Student Loan Forgiveness :)”

Hope you enjoyed reading! Stay tuned for next weeks Students In-Focus!

Thanks, Christine!

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Ministry and Service exists to educate and mobilize the APU undergraduate community toward an active response in service that advances the work of God in the world. Azusa Pacific University sponsors a plethora of local and global programs, which prepare students to become capable leaders of service in diverse settings. To stay connected with what is happening in the local community, “like us” on Facebook (Ministry and Service) or “follow us” on Twitter (@apumas). Every year, over 1250 students serve through City Links, over 500 students participate in on-going ministry, and Justice Week.

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Cerritos Kidz

Karen Rouggly Monday, December 12th, 2011

Wow! Can you believe it’s finals week? We can’t here in the MAS office! It’s been a great semester filled with some wonderful ministries! All of our office has been so blessed by the highlights of ministries throughout the semester. It’s been wonderful to see God at work in our student ministry coordinators, our volunteers, our community partners and our cities. Here’s some highlights from another fantastic ministry, Cerritos Kidz. This ministry gives APU students the opportunity to participate in community development through relationships with Azusa’s youth. Volunteers will have an opportunity to tutor local children, lead a wide variety of activities, facilitate an on-site library, conduct language classes with families, and participate in community meals. This program is an excellent way to live out the mission of Christ through relationships with others.

Check out this Article on Cerritos Kidz!

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Ministry and Service exists to educate and mobilize the APU undergraduate community toward an active response in service that advances the work of God in the world. Azusa Pacific University sponsors a plethora of local and global programs, which prepare students to become capable leaders of service in diverse settings. To stay connected with what is happening in the local community, “like us” on Facebook (Ministry and Service) or “follow us” on Twitter (@apumas). Every year, over 1250 students serve through City Links, over 500 students participate in on-going ministry, and Justice Week.

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