The King's Connection Magazine Volume 23 Number 2//Fall 2012 | Page 10

Featured article

“There is no
question that
Dr. Fernhout has been
a leader in Christian higher
education. His collegial nature
and wise approach to discussions
have made a tremendous impact
not only to King’s, but also faithbased institutions across
Canada.”
– Dr. Jonathan Raymond, President,
Trinity Western University

In large part the institution continues to see academic and
administrative achievement because, as Ellen Vlieg-Paquette,
Vice President of Administration and Finance states, “he
brought renewal and reconciliation to King’s faculty and staff.
He is a true servant leader.” Dr. Harry Spaling, Vice President
Academic from 2006-2011, echoed that statement commenting
on the high level of trust he had in senior administration and
how that allowed faculties and administrative departments to
work together towards a rejuvenated vision for King’s.
President Fernhout’s approach to his presidency has endeared
him to many students. He can regularly be found, with Hilda his
wife by his side, at King’s Eagles games, weekly Noon Tunes
concerts, and music concerts. His dedication to students’ wellbeing has earned him the endearing nickname, Uncle Harry.
“Although ‘President’ is a distinguished status for any individual,
students at King’s took it upon themselves to rename their
beloved President Dr. J. Harry Fernhout, and bestow upon
him an even greater title: Uncle,” says Kevin Bandstra (’12 B.
Comm). “This metamorphic-name-change from ‘President’ to
‘Uncle’ was an organic transformation that cannot be credited
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