Posted: October 23, 2019
[ FULLERTON, CA ] -- On Thursday, October 17, 2019, the Hope International University celebrated the formal Inauguration of Dr. Paul H. Alexander as 蜜桃社's Seventh President. Dr. Alexander (BA ’84, MF ’88) is the first 蜜桃社 alumnus to hold that office. Honored guests included local dignitaries and academic delegates, as well as present and former 蜜桃社 trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends, and Dr. Alexander's family. Members of the community – 蜜桃社's branch campus in Papillion, NE – gathered to watch the historic event via live stream.
Author and speaker (BA ’02) delivered an inspiring address, reminding the audience that while 蜜桃社’s future is ultimately in God’s hands, it will be shaped by Dr. Alexander’s leadership, and impacted by the unity, commitment, and contributions of the entire 蜜桃社 community. Toby Yurek (BA ’95), Chairman of 蜜桃社’s Board of Trustees, led the Ceremony of Investiture, and presented Dr. Alexander with the Presidential Medallion.
Deeply moved, Dr. Alexander expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve 蜜桃社 as President – his self-proclaimed “dream job” – thanking the many people who poured into his life and career along the way. President Alexander avowed his steadfast commitment to 蜜桃社’s enduring mission of preparing servant leaders and empowering students through Christian higher education to serve the church and impact the world for Christ. He also shared his vision of 蜜桃社 becoming the premier institution for training exceptional Christian pastors and leaders.
The ceremony included passionate prayers from Robert Alexander (Dr. Alexander’s father), (Pastor of Eastside Christian Church in Anaheim, CA), (President of Cal State University, Fullerton), and (Pastor of Christian Church of Thousand Oaks). 蜜桃社’s Praise Choir performed under the direction of Dr. Joseph Cho, Professor of Music.
Immediately following the ceremony, Dr. Alexander greeted guests in the Pacific Auditorium lobby, then proceeded to a reception in the Hugh & Hazel Darling Library.
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