News Briefs for July 13, 2023
13 July 2023 |
Union College President, Vinita Sauder, Announces Retirement Effective May, 2024
“’I am excited to begin a new phase of my life after 40 years in higher education,’ said Sauder. ‘It’s been a joy to be part of the transformational difference that education makes in students’ lives.'” Read full story at NAD News site.
Updates on the EminiFX Scandal by Pastor Eddy Alexandre in Florida
“Seventh Day Adventist churches, more than 60 listed in the suit, allowed Alexandre to come into their churches to market EminiFX via meetings, galas and other means. Morris and the lawsuit say some pastors, deacons and hired personalities collected money directly from parishioners via cash and Zelle during religious meetings.” Original AToday story here. Read latest updates at The Haitian Times website here.
Autistic Pathfinder Leader in Brazil Recognized for Contributions
“In a special ceremony, the Águas Pathfinder Club in Brasilia, Brazil, invested member Adrian Dias as a leader on July 2. He is the first person with autism to receive the Pathfinder leader scarf in Brazil’s capital city region.” Read full story at Adventist Review site.
Loma Linda Uses Innovative Doxycycline Foam Treatment to Stimulate Bone Growth
“This is a relatively new approach that minimizes invasiveness compared to traditional surgical methods. However, its adoption has been limited due to early reports suggesting the need for multiple infusions to achieve a cure.” Read full story at Adventist Review site.
ADRA Implements “Biogas Plant” to Fuel Fiji Households with Climate-Neutral Energy
“According to ADRA Austria, such a small biogas plant produces enough gas for about three households and can be built easily and with the cooperation of the residents. It enables families to become independent of high gas prices.” Read full story at Adventist World site.