Volume 53, Number 2 Winter 2002 David S. Dockery ddockery@uu.edu President Sara Horn shorn@uu.edu Director of News & Information Tracy Rutledge trutledg@uu.edu Director of Marketing Jim Veneman jveneman@uu.edu Director of Visual Communication Cam Tracy ctracy@uu.edu Web Development Agent Beverly Fisher bfisher@uu.edu University Relations Assistant The Unionite is a publication of Union University, 1050 Union University Drive, Jackson, TN 38305. Affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention, Union is committed to academic excellence that promotes a Christian worldview. Graphic Design and printing by Golden Circle Graphics. Circulation of 21,000. For printed copy requests and information submissions, please write: UNIONITE Office of Research & Records Union University 1050 Union University Drive Jackson, TN 38305-3697 or submit information here.

A Distinctive Union Education by President David S. Dockery Shaping a Christian Worldview: America’s Future With the attacks of September 11, the U.S. continues to experience fear, uncertainty, and increasing potential for spiritual revival. Now, more than ever, the need for the integration of a Christian worldview with higher education is greatly evident and continues to be carried out by institutions like Union. - Response to 9/11 Return from Ground Zero Union’s very own Jim Veneman describes his personal experience at the epicenter of the destruction in NYC. Revealing God through the Arts How can a Christian worldview be used within the areas of music, theatre, art and writing? Professors at Union explain. Socially Acceptable Natural and social scientists at Union say it’s possible to deal with the controversial issues of the day and still rely on their Christian worldview. Learn how they’re teaching their students to do the same. Changing Perceptions Incorporating the spiritual within the professional. The Fourth Estate: Shapers of Worldview How big of an influence is the media on shaping the culture? Can a person of faith really report the news? Roll Call of Donors special insert to the Unionite (presented in Adobe Acrobat format) The Identity and Purpose of Union University With a new mission and identity statement, Union is poised to equip students of today…and beyond. Stepping Outside the Classroom Union students put their worldview into action. Campus News Class Notes Abundant Blessings A faithful deacon in his church, David Nunn was also a faithful friend to the university. Entire Issue in Adobe Acrobat format (for those of you with alot of bandwidth - it is large)