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    campus Heartbeat
    (Tangaza University College, 2010-12) Tangaza University College
    A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Every event must have a beginning. The traveller, who understands the rigours of any journey, recognizes that the first step is an important part of progress. Once made, then opportunities for growth are endless. Campus Heart Beat becomes for us (stu­dents and faculty) at the Institute of Social Communication, Tan- gaza College, a leap of faith into the bright future. It is the first step that propels us into the ocean; to swim with the sharks and to dance with the dolphins. As with all 'Firsts,' this endeavour fills our hearts with amazing joy. As persistent and patient voyagers, we hold that the jour­ney in itself is as important as its beginning; for it is along the way that we are able to meet our goals and break barriers to become winners. Campus Heart Beat will be your companion, as close and per­ sonal to you as your heartbeat. It will bring real life stories by people you know and admire. People determined to be the best in their own right to help you reflect and find the strength to follow your dreams. These are our stories - campus life stories that seek to build you. In this inaugural issue, Helen Kimaru opens her world to us. We follow the life of the 12-year old girl with big dreams of becom­ing a TV presenter but who encounters an unexpected obstacle. Read her story on Pg 16. Teamwork plays an important part in our day to day activities at the university. We explore how to bank on teamwork to bring out the best in us. The Soap Opera bug has bitten most of us, find out why on Pg 22 Now that we have set out, we welcome you to journey with us. Join us in this quest to make a difference in our society. Let our stories bring a ray of hope to one and to many; let them be the bridge to that bright life that we seek
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    Christian Newsletter
    (Tangaza University College, 2003) Tangaza University College
    Our belief that God indeed took our human nature and dwelt among us marks our essential difference from other believers in God. For us God is not only the "wholly­ other" but also ':Emmanuel, God-with-us". The splendour of this truth, one of the profound theological reasons for "incul­turation" and the "sacramental way" of communicating divine life, must touch the very fibre of our life and behaviour. For us Christians, because of the mystery of incarnation, the world and human history become the stage where the drama of human salvation is being played out. The mystery of the incarnation affirms the natural world as "good" though not "perfect" yet. The Grace flowing from the whole paschal mys­tery including Jesus' death, resurrection and sending of the Holy Spirit, perfects and redeems nature. Tangaza College Community wishes you a most blessed and happy celebration of God's goodness and love to the world. We at Tangaza are in a special way indebted to all our benefactors and donors who helped us and still help us to put up the essential structures and build up the academic resources necessary for the mission of the College of provid­ing ministerial preparation for Religious and Laity in the Church in Eastern Africa and the African continent as a whole. The College Community extends its greetings to the members of the Board of Governors, to the ecclesiastical authori­ties, to the authorities of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, to the benefactors and all other persons who are close­ly associated with our mission and growth. May you have a very holy and grace-filled Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Yours truly,
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    For You I Study
    (Tangaza University College, 2004) Tangaza University College
    We will then be busy teaching and forming young minds, taking care of the sick, uplifting the poor, and engaged in handing on faith to future generations. The Apostolic Exhortation Vita Consecrata addressed to all religious called for renewed and loving commit­ment to the intellectual life as an integral part of the experience of life in the Spirit and the condition for apostolic efficacy. The following text has been frequently quoted, but it will do no harm to hear it again: "In addition to the service of oth­ers, within the consecrated life itself there is need for a renewed and loving commitment to the intellectual life, for dedication to study as a means of integral formation and as a path of asceticism which is extraordinarily timely, in the face of present-day cultural diversity. A lessened commitment to study can have grave consequences for the apos­tolate, by giving rise to a sense of margin­alization and inferiority, or encourag­ing superficiality and rash initiatives" (VC 98)
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    Innovative social initiatives that transform lives
    (Tangaza University College, 2016-05) Tangaza University College
    This newsletter targets students, alumni, supporters, partners, benefactors and organizations working for social transformation. We want to encourage and indeed invite our social transformers write and share their inspiring stories that are changing the face of Africa. Expect to read and see more transformative stories every two months.
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    Memory, Prophecy and Commitment
    (Tangaza University College, 2002) Tangaza University College
    On this day in the most solemn manner around the Eucharistic Lord, united with our Lord and Master, we open the doors of this College that is "on the threshold of sweeping change" (Fr. Shorter, Principal'e Annual Report 2002, p. 1). The "Tangaza Extensions" will soon be complete. The Institutes (4 of them), except Theology, will shift to the new building at the end of this Semester. Two more new ones might soon be joining the College taking up their offices and classrooms in the new extensions. "It will then be necessary to go through a period of consolidation" (Principal 's Annual Report 2002, p. 1). It is a period of reinforcing, a time of strengthening the college of taking stock of things, of clarifying better the details of our functioning, of strengthening the bonds that exist between the various sectors, programmes, and institutes of the College, without however forgetting to look forward. It shall be a period in which we shall remember the past with gratitude, look forward to the future with great confidence, and live the present with enthusiasm and greater commitment. It is a time of memory, prophecy and commitment.
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    Promoting Peace and Sustainable Security
    (Tangaza University College, 2016-09) Tangaza University College
    In this 3rd issue of our Alumni Newsletter, we focus on social transformation through Peace Building in Kenya, Ministry amongst pastoralists in Kenya, South Sudan and Prison ministry. From these stories we see practical skills in which the social ministers are impacting and transforming lives, hence advancing our agenda for social transformation. Although the newsletter was initiated to give space to the work of transformation by our alumni, we have noted that many of our current students too have their stories to tell. Therefore, in this issue, we introduce the students’ corner to share about their commitment towards social transformation and their experiences during the program and period of study. It is our hope that you will enjoy the menu we have laid out for you.
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    Sema (Silver jubilee Edition)
    (Tangaza University College, 2011) Tangaza University College
    Of course, history can judge whether or not we have remained authentic to our mission and vision, while put­ting into consideration the sense of time. This explains why so many other institutes have been raised to serve the increasing and diverse needs of the society. Secondly, the cry of students for having a college b.!,!S has been heard. Hopefully, this will reduce the geographical impulse between Tangaza and other institutions. Thanks to those who contributed to the realization of this long dream especially our predecessors. The third reason pointing to the uniqueness of this Ju­bilee Year is that one of our main visions as the Student
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    Sema (The Planet-t Experience)
    (Tangaza University College, 2009) Tangaza University College
    Tangaza College takes pride in providing quality tertiary education. Various institutes in Tangaza are clear indications of the college's yearn to harmonize the secular world by encouraging service to others with the love of Christ. From all the institutes, it can be derived from those that have graduated from them, that indeed there is a big impact in the society ln fulfilling her mission, Tangaza college not only caters for her immediate family but opens up to embrace our other brothers and sisters who are disadvantaged in the society. Let's all then take pride in our Tangaza, as we continue learning the valuable lessons in lile not forgetting external factors in our country and the world at large. Going back to year 2008, we experienced a new dawn, after the country was rocked by post election violence. However, the signing of the peace deal between President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga' sparked a ray of hope for a better future to most Kenyans' while others were skeptic whether it was One going to work' year down the line, a lot is yet to be desired, with the Country's economy deteriorating, scandal after scandal, poverty, violence, star- vation and too much talking with no actions. Look at the world at large. Still, similar Problems. Maybe its time that we all came together in creating a new world. A world free ol injustice, inequality, violence and poverty. Or will this still remain a dream in our hearts? No. We can all contribute in mending our torn and wounded world by ensuring that quenches the thirst of our our leadershiP seek . People. As we strive to do this it is important lhat we guidance from above with a clear conscience and a renewed heart. And as we climb every mountain, let's put our trust in God.
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    Sema (wired,Connected,mediated)
    (2009) Tangaza University College
    Welcome to the Second edition of the SEMA Magazine. Today the use of media is a standard pedagogical tool for providing information about topical issues that affect human life, through a variety of different media sources such as books news papers, websites, instructional videos television among others. People are enriched with both positively as well as negatively through the media. The use of print media however, conveys a more rich and educative heritage. It gives a more enriching, analyzed and critical information that is transformative to both the writer and reader. Generally, print media bui Ids the reading, comprehension skills and sharpens the critical skills towards the different sources of information and realities that bombard us. Tangaza College, as an institution of higher learning gives us an opportunity to share our rich and diverse experiences; and educate each other based on its unique composition and mission; to be light and salt of world. The SEMA Magazine puts together comprehensive wisdom that is educative to develop and prepare the students to go and transform the world.Yes one intellectual giant once said "better late than never", you and I have this special mission to get out and make a different in the hostile 'man-eat-man society.'We must not dance the already set tune but rather tune a friendly and danceable tune of harmony, peace, justice and development. Why not? We can make it. Yes we can! The Chinese have an educative saying that has always posed a challenge to me, "never complain of darkness, but dispel the darkness by lighting a candle" As many of us receive the certificates and diplomas, we have been empowered to go and make a difference in the society, by humbling ourselves to serve our brothers and sisters. Let our candles light integrity as we respond to what God requires ofus in the ministry, "Only to do what is right and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God" (Micah 6: 8). He will guide us up to the end.
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    Tangaza Update
    (Tangaza University College, 2004-04) Tangaza University College
    Two out of five heavy-weights remained in the race for SRC Presidency after the nominations last Monday, 29 March 2004. No doubt this year,s elections were the most innovatively campaigned for in some years Though all the energy was spent on two out of the six seats on the executive, there was no mistaking the politicking season on the Campus, with its characteristic photographs of candidates in all corners of the premises that could draw attention Little was spared of the artistic skills of candidates and their supporters In presenting themselves and their offers.
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    Tangaza Update
    (Tangaza University College, 2005) Tangaza University College
    Peace and greetings to you from Tangaza College Update Editorial Team and wishing all the best in the New Year. On behalf of the Editorial Board, I would like to apologize for the delay in the production of the Update during the last semester. This was caused by the fact that we were still trying to organize the new Editorial Board and put together the structures we needed to operate. 201h January, 2005 This semester we plan to produce two issues as in the month of February, and the last issue in the month of April. I would like to request you for your contribution towards the first issue. Your article could probably be focused on the New Year and what vision you have for the College in the year, 2005. Thanking you for your continued support and looking forward to walking closely with you in making Tangaza update the voice of the colleg
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    Tangaza Update ( A happy 2007)
    (Tangaza University College, 2007) Tangaza University College
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    Tangaza Update (2007 Tangaza day)
    (Tangaza University College, 2007) Tangaza University College
    It was a remarkable day! The chairman of the board (Fr. Pius) took us down the memory lane since 1986 when the first group of 20 students was admitted. How far we have come! [n- One of the graduants, Fr. E. Likoko SPS deed, the Principal remarked that Fr. Pius was a moving encyclopedia of the various Tan- gaza milestones. It was also a day to relvard thc ci- forts our brothers and sisters in The- ology for what they have done in the last four years. Indeed the message of the communication, fitted well with their graduation. After gaining a lot of knowledge from Tangaza, they now have to go out and present a new face in the world, help in bringing the change that is needed. Some are already ordained priests. Congratulations to the graduating class of 2007. The Principal Fr. Tim Redmond talked fondly about his experience as the principal ofthe college. He praised the good interaction that is there between the students providing a naturally welcoming environ- ment. He also thanled the Tangaza workers for the good job to maintain and repair especially the college. Prof. Everett Standa, the Chief guest at the event praised Tangaza and challenged it to work towards becoming a university. The Tangaza Band provided a memorable entertainment at the event,
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    Tangaza Update (23rd Academic year:the roll up)
    (Tangaza University College, 2009-07) Tangaza University College
    23rd Academic year at Tan- College has been both, success­ d challenging in and out of the classroom for students, lecturers, staff, Di­ rectors and Central Administration. The College held its highest enroll­ ment in its 23 year old history at 1,307. The School ofTheology (SOT) is the larg­ est Institute in the College followed by Christ the Teacher Institute for Education (CTIE), Institute of Social Communication (ISC), Institute of Social Ministry in Mis­ sion (ISMM), Institute of Spirituality and Religious Formation (ISRF), Institute of Youth Ministry (IYM), Maryknoll Institute of African Studies (MIAS) and the DePaul Program, School for New Learning. Given the concern of the Global econo­ my and the struggles for school fees and re­ lated expenses, the College has faired well. Most of our Institutes and the School of Theology held Symposia's on a variety of issues of concern that are current and both, internationally and nationally recog­ nized in academia as well as in social issues particular to the continent of Africa and localized as well to the country of Kenya. Two of our Lecturer's authored seri­ ous studies in the form of publications. These are: "Caught In-Between" a publica­ tion well researched in a school setting in Kenya by Dr. Nyambura Owinyo,Assistant Co-ordinator of the DePaul Program and "Ministerial Formation in Africa Today" au­ thored by Mr. Aloys Ojore -Assistant Di­ rector, ISMM. We continue to encourage both, re­ search and publications among our Admin­ istration, Faculty and Staff as well as our students as the future unfolds. Our first Graduation of the newest program here in Tangaza, the DePaul School for New Learning, took place as the first semester concluded with thirteen students successfully completing a first degree. This year, School ofTheology had their own Baccalaureate Mass and Commence­ ment exercise in January, 2009 with I 0 I theologians graduating. In recent months, the Institute of Christ The Teacher, MIASMU, Institutes of Spirituality & Religious Formation and of Social Ministry in Mission all held their Graduation Liturgies and commencement ceremonies - May 2009. In October, the Institute of Social Min­ istry, Social Communication and the Insti­ tute of Youth Ministry will participate in the degree Commencement at Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi. The Tansa Council and the various student commissions were most active throughout the year, both in the develop­ ment of academic excellence and in the areas of social events and community ser­ vice. The elections which took place in April were well handled by the electoral com­ mission and the process was completed without a hitch. The challenge of revising the Student Constitution has been a long and arduous task. However, this year found the Council determined to finish the task and move it to the administration for ap­ proval. It was approved in April this year. Strategic Planning continues to be a priority at Tangaza College and this last year the Board of Governors, now called the Board of Trustees (such is the legal status in Kenya for Higher Education Insti­ tutions), approved a new structure to fur­ ther enhance the growth and maturation of the College.
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    Tangaza Update (College Survey Results)
    (Tangaza University College, 2006-03) Tangaza University College
    As the new counseling services offered by Tangaza College for This year were getting started several means were used to introduce the services to the student body.
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    Tangaza Update (Common Goals and Values in Diversity)
    (Tangaza University College, 2010-07) Tangaza University College
    Tangaza College has completed its 24Th year of service to its member congregations, the wider student body, and the Church at large. Like most years, the past year had its mixture of triumph and sadness: tri- umph in academic success, in building relationships which will endure in promoting mission, ministry and personal happiness; triumph in sending another wave of agents of mission to the four corners of God's mission; sadness in the demise of some students and members of staff who have been called to be agents of mission and reconciliation from another dimension. But as we move towards our Jubilee year it is timely to remind ourselves about what makes Tangaza special, and hopefully we can bring those special elements into the future of the College. Tangaza was founded and is sustained by the diversity of charisms to be found in its twenty two member religious congregations.
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    Tangaza Update (February 2005)
    (Tangaza University College, 2005-02) Tangaza University College
    am very happy to greet you all in this first issue of Tangaza Update of this year 2005. Thanks to the help of every member of the College and our esteemed benefac­ tors, Tangaza College is on the move steadily and slowly growing, offering a very valuable service to the Church and Society. We are grateful to God for sustaining this College and guiding it to fulfill its mission for the Church and society at large . Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. During the month of January we kept the week of prayer for Christian unity, keeping alive in our hearts the desire and prayer of Jesus: "That they may all be one" (Jn 17:21). We keep up our enthusiasm for the unity of the Churches and ecclesial communities, and make sure that Tangaza as a whole (both students and staff) are ecumenically sensitive, well-informed and committed to the cause of Christian unity. Mary Immaculate Library. By now all must have learned that the Mary Immaculate Library from the Vincentians has come in without any damage and is now safely in the Library Space of lmani House. Work in the Library is progressing. Right now we are placing the books on the shelves; after that computers (30 of them) will be placed for the library users. In view of the Library, we will also get a generator for lmani House. Tangaza Day. This year's Tangaza Day will be on Wednesday 23rd March 2005. We shall have the offi­ cial opening of the Mary Immaculate Library on that day. Fr. Thomas McKenna (Provincial of Vincentian Eastern Province of the United States) and Fr. Aiden Rooney will join us for the occasion. Right Reverend Bishop David Kamau, one of the auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Nairobi will be the main celebrant. Students Hostel (for women). We hope to begin the construction of the Hostel for lay women and Religious sisters soon. We were delayed in the processing of the documents, which we hope will be ready shortly. Unfortunately, due to the shortfall of funds, the plans for the play-fields have been shelved for the time-be­ing. Hopefully it is not shelved forever! Dear members of the College, I thank you for your commitment and sense of belonging to the College. We are here for the Church's mission, which is the mission of Christ and that of God himself. Tangaza College is a wonderful witness of that unity in life and mission of so many religious communities embracing other consecrated and lay people, in our fragmented world, religious and secular. May you be blessed in all your undertakings for the Kingdom!
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    Tangaza Update (February 2007) News From the Administration
    (Tangaza University College, 2007-02) Tangaza University College
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    Tangaza Update (February 2011) ISMM MBA Launched
    (Tangaza University College, 2011-02) Tangaza University College
    The ISMM MBA in Social Entrepre­neurship program was launched on 31st January 2011 here at Tangaza. The program has 38 students drawn from across Africa and three from ltaly; The new program is a collaboration between ISMM Tangaza College, AITIS (Catholic University of Milan) and Loyola Business School in India. At the launch, the college principal, Fr. Patrick Roe, lauded the collaborating groups for taking the initiative to start a program chat is counter-capitalism. Quoting Margaret Thatcher who at one rime posited that there was no society but only individuals be went on to say that "the children of light should be wiser than the children of this world". He hoped that the MBA program would be able co bring to fore the Catholic social teaching that is so frequently overlooked. And talk of capitalism was not far from the lips of many. Prof. Mario Molteni, dis-· cussed how, before he was bit with the ideals A Social Entrepreneurship, his studies had Seen in the capitalistic ideas of business.
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    Tangaza update (Justice And Peace Club)
    (Tangaza University College, 2007-09) Tangaza University College
    Kenya goes to the poll in a few months. For the citizens, this is always a long awaited moment to democratically exercise our political right. ·'''· We will decide who takes over the 'flag' within the next A'e months. It is the most challenging and tempting period for us 'Wistians as true believers and al the same time 'politicians'. Diversity Our institution is blessed with variety of persons from all walks of the life and all corners of the world. We Kenyans kindly calls upon their moral and ethical support at this hour of need. When we were baptized, we signed irrevocable contract with Jesus; a contract which strongly bides us to continuous fighting of justice and promotion of peace in the whole world. We ore called in different ways to be full partakers of this noble exercise in relation to our different daily activities Ready for the big bath? The biggest question to all Kenyans and other people of good will especially Christian is 'how have we prepared ourselves towards the forthcoming general election? Do we still subscribe to the distorted ideology that, 'politics is a dirty game and this is the time of social/civil disorder and massive chaos and thus this should be left to our politicians? to us Kenyans and all people of good will to participate To us, we should take this as the biggest gift God hosi' and willingly in making informed decisions on where we wont our world to be as responsible and official stewards whom God commissioned to take care of His creations both living and non living.