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THE MAGAZINE OF
UNIVERSITY
W I L L I A M
CAREYSummer 2006 Vol. 18, No. 2
Now ... William Carey University!
FeaturesDonnell Hall Dedicated 4New home for Center for Studyof the Life and Work of William Carey
Pictorial History Book 6Pre-order yours today!
Parker Family Legacy 7A tradition of giving
Travel in Biblical Lands 12Geography, history and archaeology
Mathenys in Moscow 14Planting churches among artisans
Wheeler Field Dedicated 18Friends of Carey Baseball
DepartmentsFrom the President 2
Campus Briefs 8
Special Honor Roll 16
Covenant Society 17
Alumni News 19
Carey Magazine �
Careymagazine
For Alumni and Friends ofWilliam Carey University
PresidentDr. Larry W. Kennedy
EditorBarbara Loustalot Hamilton ‘58
ContributorsJeanna Graves ‘94Ginger Reaves Toledo ‘99Donna Duck Wheeler ‘65
Copy EditorsDiane TaylorGinger Reeves Toledo ‘99Donna Duck Wheeler ‘65
Desktop PublishingBarbara Tillery
Carey Contacts:Main Number (601) �18-6051
(800) 96�-5991
Gulfport Campus (��8) 897-7100
New Orleans Campus (504) �86-��75
Admissions (601) �18-610� [email protected]
Alumni Office (601) �18-6167 [email protected]
External Relations (601) �18-619� [email protected]
Registrar (601) �18-6195 [email protected]
On the World Wide Web: http://www.wmcarey.edu
The Magazine of William Carey University is published periodically by the Office of External Relations, William Carey University, 498 Tuscan Ave., Hattiesburg, MS �9401 and is sent free to alumni and friends.
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On the cover: Robert and Linda Donnell stand in front of Donnell Hall on Dedication Day, May 3, 2006.
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The newly constructed Donnell Hall, which houses the Center for Study of the Life and Work of William Carey, was dedi-cated with an official ceremony on May � on the Hattiesburg campus.
The �,41� square foot building, designed by Landry and Lewis Architects, P.A., houses a museum and research collection of artifacts from and about the British cobbler, botanist, and linguist who became known as the “father of modern missions” for his work in India.
Donnell Hall is named after Hattiesburg residents Dr. Linda and Robert Donnell, owners of Vital Care Compounder. “We feel totally humbled and a bit unworthy of such distinction,” said Linda Donnell. “It is quite an honor. We will take great pride in having our name associated with such an outstanding missionary and scholar as William Carey and are very excited about the opportunities of study that the center will provide.”
Dr. Bennie Crockett, co-director of the cen-ter, said, “In a compelling and unique way, the Donnells' gift highlights the interrelation of William Carey, the Baptist missionary, Bible translator, edu-cator and social reformer in India, with the college’s identity as a Baptist institution of higher learning.”
The building is equipped with temperature and humidity control, a fireproof vault, a reading room,
and state-of-the-art German manufactured display cases in two exhibition galleries.
“Faculty, staff, students, scholars, and people from every corner of the world now have a place to celebrate, study, and find inspiration for a holis-tic perspective of Christian mission, intellect, and socialization,” said Crockett. “For the large part that Robert and Linda Donnell have in the telling of Carey’s remarkable life and story, the Carey Center is grateful, and we are eager to share the ideals of its namesake.”
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Center for Study of the Life and Work of
William Carey, D.D. (1761-1834)
Housed in Donnell Hallby Jeanna Graves
L-R: Dr. Bennie Crockett, Mr. Robert Donnell, Dr. Linda Donnell, and Dr. Myron Noonkester
