LeTourneau NOW, Volume 30, Number 5, May 1976 Page: 3

                                
AN INTERVIEW WITH
DR. HARRY HARDWICK
CHANCELLOR OF
LeTOURNEAU COLLEGE

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Question: Dr. Hardwick, as you travel
across America representing LeTourneau
College, what are some of the major
concerns of the people you meet?
Dr. Hardwick: The most obvious concern
is the direction our nation is going. This is
an election year and people are thinking
about this more than usual. They are
increasingly conscious of the series of storms
that have hit us in recent years beginning
with the assassination of President Kennedy
in 1963, and then Viet Nam, the campus
riots, inflation, recession,- and then the
lightning bolt - Watergate. We all know
that every flash exposed our sins to the
whole world.
These tragic events have made many lose
confidence, not only in our national political
leaders, but in our institutions generally.
Even Christian colleges have felt the effect.
Question: Does this mean that the
Christian college is in danger of losing its
distinctive qualities?
Dr. Hardwick: Not at all. I believe that,
in view of present circumstances, the
Christian college has a great opportunity to
demonstrate that it can provide the kind of
Christ-centered environment along with a
superior academic program, that will enrich
the lives of young people and guide them
toward Christian maturity.
Question: Since the Christian college has
high spiritual standards is it in danger of
losing prospective students to secular
institutions?
Dr. Hardwick: Those colleges which have
thoughtfully established high standards for
performance and behavior are often
enjoying the biggest increase in enrollment.
At LeTourneau we have high standards, and
applications are increasing every year.
Question: How do you account for that?
Dr. Hardwick: Many intelligent and
sincere young people want to be where there
are high standards. They are serious about
their education and they want to go to a
college that will also be serious about it.
Parents, too, are concerned because they
know that this is a critical time of growing
and maturing.
More important, if we consider the
influence of living in a wholesome Christian
environment, the value of Bible courses in
the curriculum, and the effect this can have
on the life of a young person, receiving an
education at a Christian college becomes an
attractive opportunity, and a wise
investment.
Question: You are enthusiastic. Do you
enjoy your responsibilities as Chancellor?
Dr. Hardwick: Definitely! It has been a
delightful experience to meet and visit with
literally hundreds of the friends of
LeTourneau. Over and over I am impressed
with the genuineness of their commitment to

Jesus Christ, and with their concern about
the well-being of our nation. I also greatly
appreciate their interest in the educational
ministry at LeTourneau College.
A TRIBUTE
On Sunday, April 4, there was a
dedication program for the new R. G.
LeTourneau Memorial and Student Center
on the campus of LeTourneau College. Dr.
Grady Wilson of the Billy Graham
Evangelistic Assoc. was the principle
speaker. Friends from across the nation
gathered for the occasion.
(The following lines were submitted by an
employee who worked for Mr. R. G.
LeTourneau many years. Would that this
could be said of each one of us.)
He was a large but gentle man -
A man in partnership with God.
A living witness in all he did
As along life's road he trod.
Many hardships came his way -
that made the outlook dim.
But he'd always go to God in prayer -
For God came first with him.
He met each trial with confidence
and conquered them one by one.
He looked to God the Father
In all things that were done.
He looked to God his partner,
his saviour and dearest friend
'Cause He reached down His hand one day
and saved him from a life of sin.
He always gave his very best
and worked for God each day.
His pleasure in his work he found
and never expected praise.
He picked up lives lest they be lost -
this gentle giant of a man.
His memory will always live
In hearts throughout the land.
His work for God continues -
his children carry on -
Movers of Men and Mountains
making straight the path to the throne.
A great soldier for Jesus has fallen -
who gave to God his all.
May his work for God continue
until that final call.
For on that happy glorious morn -
his smiling face we'll see,
Beloved friend to one and all -
the man we call R. G.
THINK IT OVER
Springs are little things, but they are
sources of large streams; a helm is a little
thing, but it governs the course of the
ship; a bridle-bit is a little thing, but see
its use and power; nails and pegs are lit-
tle things, but they hold buildings
together; a word, a look, a frown - all
these are little things, but powerful for
good or evil.

True Greatness
"He that humbleth himselfshall be exalted"
Luke 18:14
Man would be great.
E'er since that boastful Lucifer
Aspired to exalt his throne
Above the stars of God,
Vain man would fain exalt his will,
Parade his wealth and power and skill
That others might applaud.
Our Lord is great!
The very stars by Him were made,
And earth's foundations by Him laid,
His riches were untold;
Yet He - the Great One - humbly came
To Bethlehem, and Calvary's shame
To thus His love unfold.
Who would be great
Must learn the truth our Savior taught:
Through humbleness is greatness wrought
The Lord abhors our pride;
So, as He gave Himself, may we
Serve others with humility
And follow our great Guide!
Mrs. Tom (Marie) Olson
ADVENTURES IN LEARNING
SUMMER VACATION STUDENT TOUR
July 7-28, 1976
22 DAY EUROPEAN TOUR
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