Category: News & Stories
-
Dr. Jean Bieri: A World of Wonders from Electrons to the Cosmos
An obituary for Dr. Jean Bieri – written by GSC’s Executive Director, Peter Schuurman… Our Global Scholar Dr. Jean Bieri died of natural causes, alone in his own apartment in Montreal, Quebec,...
-
An Encouraging Note from a Gambian Student
Manhee Yoon, a GSC scholar who is one of four faculty members serving in the Christian Religious Studies Program at the University of The Gambia, writes: I received a message...
-
On Employment – Stephen Ney in Sierra Leone
Stephen’s newsletter bio says: Jen and I live in Freetown, Sierra Leone, where she does inspiring work with an inspiring organization, Word Made Flesh Sierra Leone, helping vulnerable youth in...
-
John & Anne Span – September 2021 Newsletter
“…Mrs. Anne, you are back. I am so glad to see you. I survived COVID and I need you to proofread one of my assignments.” You can read about this...
-
GSC’s 26-Year History of Crossing Borders for the Gospel
Click here to order a paperback copy for only $4.70 on Amazon.ca Click here to read GSC’s history in pdf For the past year, Global Scholars Canada staff and scholars...
-
Reappointment of Dr. Peter Schuurman as GSC Executive Director
The Board of Global Scholars Canada (GSC) is pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Peter Schuurman as Executive Director for a five-year term, effective July 1, 2021. The reappointment...
-
Global Scholars Canada 25th+1 Anniversary
On June 5, 2021 GSC celebrated its 26th year of equipping Canadian Christian academics to teach and serve on campuses worldwide! We hosted a virtual gathering of about 60 people,...
-
Welcome New Intern – Estela Kasaba
“Does Global Scholars Canada have an internship opportunity?” asked Estela of her professor at Redeemer University, Dr. Peter Schuurman. “No, we don’t,” was his reply that day, but then he...
-
Welcome New Board Member – Magnus Mfoafo-M’Carthy
Magnus Mfoafo-M’Carthy was born and raised in Accra, Ghana. He grew up in a home with nine siblings, a mother, who was a homemaker, and a father, the sole breadwinner....
-
Welcome New Board Member – Steve Sider
Steve Sider’s commitment to global engagement began as a child growing up in northeastern India, where his parents were involved in mission work. These early experiences led to later studies...