Bible Translation Conference

October 27-30 (CanIL time) / October 28-31 (Chiang Mai time)

This is the premier BT conference, happening every two years, where all the Bible translation organizations gather to share ideas. The conference website is at this link. It is taking place in Thailand, but can be attended online. It's a very valuable event for advancing your thinking about various Bible translation topics, and finding out what's going on in the BT world.

This is not a CanIL-hosted event, but six of our faculty will be attending in person (Danny, Randy, Joost, Jeremy L, Larry, Sara), and one remotely (Ryan). Joost and Ryan will be presenting papers. We plan to invite a number of presenters from the conference to also present their papers at CanIL after the conference.

M-Files: Mainland South East Asia

November 7th at 12pm in the Common Room

Join us at lunchtime on Friday to hear about language learning on the field in mainland South East Asia. Remember to BYOL(unch), but we will have snacks to share while we listen and learn :) 

Wycliffe USA Recruitment Dinner

November 13th at 6pm in the Common Room

Chuck Lynde, a recruiter for Wycliffe USA will be visiting all day Thursday 11/13 to Friday to talk to students about joining Wycliffe USA. He will be hosting a free dinner to give more information and answer any questions you may have. If you want to get into contact with him his email is chuck_lynde@wycliffe.org. 

If you are interested in going to the dinner, fill out the form here. 

Colloquium - Mike Kuhn

Scripture Use Research and Ministry (SURAM) - Cameroon

Friday, November 14th at 12pm in the Common Room & online

Come hear about SURAM Cameroon, which provides a data-driven assessment of what helps or hinders vernacular Scripture engagement, equipping practitioners with insights to “aim at impact”.

Bring your own lunch. Snacks will also be provided.

More details on the Academic Events page.

Board Game Night 🍿

Saturday, November 15th at 7pm in the Common Room

Unwind with a relaxed evening of board games and great company! Join us for some friendly competition—plus snacks, including a popcorn bar with all your favorite toppings! 

Colloquium - Carolin Jackson

Sounding out a better way: Teach smart with “Read Smart”

November 19th at 3pm in Room 208 & online

Come hear about a literacy program among the Fulani in rural Cameroon that was entirely revamped using the "Read Smart" teaching method, yielding remarkable results!

Carolin Jackson (pictured) is an SIL Cameroon literacy specialist.

M-Files: Aidan Eyre

November 21st at 12pm in the Common Room

Join us as Aidan shares about his time teaching at iDELTA in Kenya this summer. Remember to BYOL(unch), but we will have snacks to share while we listen and learn :) 

International Potluck🍲🍚

November 27th at 11:30am in the Common Room

Bring your favorite dishes from around the world to share at our international potluck!

We will begin directly after chapel.

Staff vs Student Volleyball Game🏐

November 28th at 3:30pm at Fort Langley Community Church

Join us for the semiannual staff vs. student volleyball game as the staff look to defend their winning title and start a new streak of wins! Students, come ready to try to defeat them and claim the victory! 

Christmas Party 🎁☕

December 8th at 7pm in the Common Room 

Christmas is almost here and the semester is nearly over — let’s celebrate with some festive fun! We’ll have a White Elephant gift exchange (maximum $5 — feel free to re-gift or grab something fun from the free table!😃) a hot chocolate bar, and a chance to get creative by designing a gingerbread house!