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Master Planning
Editor
Steve Wilson Art Director
Ben Chomiak
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directOR of Marketing services
Carrie Johnson, MSOLE ’05 writers
University trustee Melba Whatley and the architects of campus buildings discuss the design philosophy behind a small liberal arts university that aims to be one of the best (and best-looking). Plus: What’s in a building name?
Hans Christianson Karen Davidson Frannie Schneider Designers
The h a u n t ed H i ll
Natalie Burge Natalie Ferguson Melinda Helt
When the buildings of St. Edward’s take on an (undead) life of their own.
CONTRIBUTORS
Matthew Bey David Chang Stacia Hernstrom, MLA ’05 Eloise Montemayor, ’10 Brandon Renner, ‘07
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President
George E. Martin, PhD Vice President of University advancement
Michael F. Larkin
bu i ld i n g r el a t i o n sh i ps
Vice President of Marketing
Students and the buildings they love.
Paige Booth St. Edward’s University Magazine is published three times a year by the Marketing Office for alumni and friends. © 2007, St. Edward’s University
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2 On the Hill: Postmarks, Ideas, Sports, News, Calendar, Hilltop Happenings, Multi-Media and Faculty Bookshelf
9 Future Forward: A Keck grant for HIV research
10 Hilltop Voices: China through a student’s lens
Alumni Notes: • Tiger Town Reunion • From the Archives • Alumni Profile: Hey Cupcake! • Holdings: The “first” architect • Mystery Solved: The Reunion
12 Inner Workings: Office of Undergraduate Admission