University building renamed the Joseph W. Tkach Hall of Administration.
By Russell K. Duke
BIG SANDY--The students, faculty and staff of Ambassador University are deeply saddened by the news of the death of Joseph W. Tkach, chairman of the university s board of regents.
Mr. Tkach's vision and leadership as chairman of the board of regents has helped take Ambassador to unprecedented heights in scholarship and service.
Mr. Tkach had a deep and abiding commitment to truth and to standing up for what he believed was right. His Christian example of faith and love will forever be remembered by those who walk this campus.
In one of his last public appearances, Mr. Tkach traveled to Big Sandy to address the opening assembly of the new academic year at Ambassador, Aug. 18.
It was only this past Friday, Sept. 22, that the university's board of regents, in a special meeting here on campus, approved the establishment of a fund at the university to create the Joseph W. Tkach Endowed Chair in Theology. This endowed chair is a specially funded faculty position in the Theology Department to honor the life, legacy and ministry of Mr. Tkach.
In addition, by a decision of the board, the administration building of Ambassador University will henceforth be known as the Joseph W. Tkach Hall of Administration.
I announced the news of Mr. Tkach's death to students, faculty and staff at a special assembly on Saturday evening, Sept. 23, in the university's field house auditorium.
The university conducted a memorial chapel service for Mr. Tkach Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 1:30 p.m. in the field house auditorium on campus.
Our prayers are with his son, Joseph Tkach Jr., his entire family and the Worldwide Church of God at this sad and difficult time.
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