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Special Section: Homecoming 2007

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from the PRESIDENT

Dr. Biff Green

When you work at a university it is not uncommon for people to ask if the campus will slow down significantly during the summer. This is rarely the case at Friends University as our adult programs continue throughout the summer. However, this summer has been especially busy in other ways.

Commencement was barely over May 12 when the Concert Choir and Singing Quakers began packing their bags to leave for their respective trips.

Concert Choir headed to the Washington, D.C., and Williamsburg, Va., areas for its trip; and the Singing Quakers left for Germany.

Both groups enjoyed performing for their audiences as well as touring historic and cultural sights. The Singing Quakers also conducted some service projects while in Germany, including working at a children’s camp and visiting a rehabilitation center. Binnie and I were fortunate to join the Singing Quakers for their trip, and it reminded us how important travel can be to the development of our students. For more on these trips see pages 8 and 9.

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THIS SUMMER HAS BEEN ESPECIALLY BUSY WITH CONCERT TOURS, CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, NEW FACES AND A GENEROUS GIFT.

Several campus construction projects were thrown into full throttle as the traditional semester ended in May. The Dining Hall in Casado Campus Center is undergoing a dramatic improvement.

Students returning this fall will find a warm, welcoming environment with themed serving stations where they can get a variety of foods, including sandwiches, international cuisine and grilled foods. Among the improvements underway at Garvey P.E. Center are a new gymnasium floor and seating, expansion of the weight training facility to 5,000 square feet, and new heating and cooling equipment. The track is also being resurfaced at Adair-Austin Stadium.

Alexander Auditorium is being upgraded with new stage flooring, house lighting, and heating and air conditioning systems. Look for before and after photos of these projects in the next issue of Focus.

We have hired two new deans for this fall. After 40 years at Friends University, Dr. Wayne Howdeshell, dean of the College of Business, Arts, Sciences and Education (CBASE), retired in July. See the article on his many years of service to Friends University on page 14. In addition, we will also miss Dr. Vicki Bergkamp, who has served as dean of the College of Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS) for the past two years.

We hope they will not be strangers to Friends University. Dr. Kyle Usrey joined us in August to serve as dean of CBASE, and Dr. Marvis Lary will begin serving as dean of CAPS in October.

Most recently, the University also received an anonymous gift of $3.2 million. We are very thankful for this gift that will be used to fund Presidential Scholarships, the most prestigious scholarships we offer. This scholarship helps attract the best and brightest students to Friends University, and these students often prove to be excellent leaders inside and outside the classroom. This gift has also helped us achieve a record fund-raising year with more than $8 million in contributions.

As we look forward to the start of the traditional fall semester, we are pleased to report the University’s housing is full, and we are anticipating a strong fall enrollment. We hope you will read about our plans for Homecoming on pages 18-23 and join us on campus Sept. 29 for this event. We look forward to showing you the results of our very industrious summer.

PHOTO BY MATTHEW GENTZLER

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President Dr. Biff Green

Alumni Director Lisa Locke Communications Director Gisele McMinimy FOCUS Editor and Publications Manager Kate Bosserman Friends University Board of Trustees Eldon Alexander E. Paul Boles Jason D. Boles Paul Brown Marilyn Brown, LCMFT C. Bruce Burnett Pam Chambers Philip Crimmins Sr. David Depew Dr. Biff Green Duane Hansen Dr. Kevin Hoppock Dr. Denis Knight Dr. John Lewis Kelly Linnens Dr. Clifton Loesch JoLynn Oakman Rodney Pitts Richard Rucker Michael Shockley John Weber Phil Whiteman Michael H. Wilson

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DR. HOWDESHELL RETIRES AFTER 40 YEARS Professor turned administrator looks for his next challenge.

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FRIENDS STUDENTS VOLUNTEER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Volunteering experiences enhance college life.

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ABOUT THE COVER Davis Administration Building’s tower rises high above the tree tops.

PHOTO BY STEVE RASMUSSEN CORRECTION: The Spring 2007 article Football and Basketball Teams Travel to Nationals was incorrectly attributed to Christa Buerki. The article was written by Patricia Bennett. We apologize for this error.

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Topeka Area Alumni Advisory Board 2006-07 Diana Fuhrken, G’03, President Janay Blome, G’91, President Elect Kelly Yoakum, G’04, Secretary Heather Ashley, G’05/M’05 Michelle Brown, G’96 Jeremy Francis, G’06 Susan Scroggins, G’04 Gregg Shaffer, M’05 Ex-Officio Members of the Alumni Advisory Board 2006-07 Lisa Locke Hervey W. Wright III Dr. Biff Green Derek Kreifels (KC) RJ Nusz (Wichita) Max Burson, Faculty Representative Ann Marie Miller, Faculty Representative Mercedes Hayes, SGA President

Wichita Area Alumni Advisory Board 2006-07 Elaine Kohler, G’87/M’92, President Linda Hohler, G’95, President Elect Angie McDonald, M’03, Secretary

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Greater Kansas City Area Alumni Advisory Board 2006-07 Kim Niebaum, M’03, President Beverly Gatton, M’99, President Elect Rosann Blackmore, M’05 Lee Gatton, M’01 Amanda Jensen, G’04 Susan Laymon, G’05 John Myers, M’05 Mike Schepis, G’65 Cheryl Scott, M’03

Trustees Emeritus Paul R. Brown Carl W. Sebits

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Shannon Benoit, G’93/M’96 Mae Biancardi, M’97/M’00 Daniel Crook, M’05 Kathy Demuth, G’92 Susan Edmondson, G’04 Terri Erker, G’04 Kristen Forret, G’04 Angie Gregory, G’99 Peggy Gregory, G’73 Cara Griffits, G’01/M’05 Robyn Haxton, G’90 Lisa Henshall, G’05 Jerry Hohler, G’95 Becca Hollie, G’05 Chris Lassley, G’04 Patrice Poole, G’02 Caren Remmers, G’04 Ernie Rhodes, G’74 Karen Smith, G’05

Vice President of University Relations Hervey W. Wright III

Powder Puff Football players battle for the ball at Adair-Austin Stadium April 30. The game was sponsored by FACE (Falcon Activities & Campus Events) as part of Summer Send Off activities during finals week. The Junior/Senior team (in pink shirts) won the game.

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Friends University FOCUS is published three times a year in summer, winter and spring by the Communications Office, 2100 W. University Ave., Wichita, KS 67213. It is published for the alumni and friends of Friends University.

Friends University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding this policy: EEOC/Title IX Coordinator, Friends University, 2100 W. University Ave., Wichita, KS 67213, (316) 2955000. Friends University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, telephone 1-312-263-0456, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.

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ALUMNI news

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Homecoming 2007

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September 29, 2007

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2007-08 Scholarship Recipients Announced by Alumni Association The Alumni Association has the unique opportunity to encourage children of alumni to attend Friends University by awarding four $1,000 Alumni Scholarships to incom-

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• Joshua Brown, son of Jeanine Jacoby, FS’74 • Andrew Moser, son of Brian Moser, G’94

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tions, hobbies and family activities,

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you in the middle of summer vaca-

ing freshmen. The following students received the 2007-08 Alumni Scholarships:

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While this issue of Focus may find

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MESSAGE FROM THE ALUMNI DIRECTOR

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By Lisa Locke, G’01/M’04, Alumni Director

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SEE PAGES 18-23 FOR MORE INFORMATION

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• Jessica Mullen, daughter of Jana (McKay), G’88, and Jeff Mullen, M’94

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right around the corner. This year’s

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don’t forget that Homecoming is

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Scholarship recipients.

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nual traditions as the parade, block

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Sept. 29, and will include such an-

Recipients have the opportunity to renew the scholarship annually. They will also be formally recognized at a luncheon in the fall along with other current Alumni

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you to do so. You don’t want to miss

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plans yet to attend, we encourage

With the help of the Topeka Alumni Advisory Board, the Friends University

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Western Hills Golf Course in Topeka. The tournament raised funds to benefit the Topeka Program for Adult College

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golf tournament Saturday, July 21, at the

Education (PACE) scholarship that was created three years ago by the Topeka

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Alumni Advisory Board.

Seven teams played in the tournament and more than 40 attended the event.

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316-295-5900 1-800-794-6945 ext. 5900 www.friends.edu/alumni alumni@friends.edu

Alumni Association hosted its first-ever

Special congratulations to the following

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Author Note: Lisa Locke is a 2001 graduate of the Business Management Program (BMP) and a 2004 graduate of the Master of Human Resource Development/Organization Development Program (MHRD/OD).

She has had the pleasure of watching the Wichita campus construction projects progress this summer.

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the fun!

TOPEKA GOLFERS ENJOY FIRST-EVER FRIENDS ALUMNI TOURNAMENT

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the same day. If you haven’t made

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1947, ‘57, ‘67, ‘77, ‘82, ‘87 and ‘97

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be celebrating the class reunions of

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Just a reminder that we will also

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more about events for the big day.

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sure to check pages 18-23 to learn

Students were selected based on their level of involvement in the areas of education and community, their religious outlook and future ambitions. Congratulations to

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crowning of this year’s royalty. Be

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party and carnival, football game, and

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Members of the Topeka Alumni Advisory Board assisted with the first-ever golf tournament to raise funds for the Topeka Program for Adult College Education (PACE) scholarship.

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FRIENDS UNIVERSITY KANSAS LICENSE TAG CAMPAIGN

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If you live in Kansas, you have likely seen special license plates

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from other colleges and universities. Several members of the

Topeka Students Receive Scholarship from Alumni Association Scholarships are awarded each semester to Topeka students

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Friends University Alumni Association have asked if the Univer-

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purchase through your Kansas county tag office. Not until now!

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To approach the state director of vehicles with a formal re-

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quest, Friends University must initially obtain 500 signatures of

Applicants submit an essay, and members of the Friends University Topeka Alumni Advisory Board select winners.

Congratulations to the Summer 2007 scholarship recipients: Ashley Bethel, Jacqueline Bosch and LizBeth Evans.

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Alumni Office proceeds with a formal request, we want to hear

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Kansas residents who will purchase a license plate. Before the

enrolled in the Program for Adult College Education (PACE).

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sity has ever pursued having a special school plate issued for

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from our alumni and friends — are you interested in potentially

golf tournament

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indicates an interest during this exploratory time is not obligated

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owning a Friends University license plate? (Note: Anyone who

teams who placed first, second and third respectively: Bill Swopes, Ed Cox, Cary Mathes, John Kotulak (team score 58);

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Simply contact the Alumni Office, and we will add your name

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to purchase a license plate.)

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to the list of other interested alumni and friends.

(team score 62); Janay Blome, G’91, Don Blome, Greg Shaffer, M’05, Tim Hebert (team score 65). Congratulations also to

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ated. More information will be shared in future issues of Focus. ○

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— Cary Mathes (men), Kim Patton (women); longest drive — Kyle Waterman (men), Crystal Shaffer (women); longest putt — Jeremy Ortega (men), Kim Patton (women).

And a very special thank you to the following donors who

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these individual players who won prizes for: closest to the pin

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there is an interest to pursue having this state license plate cre-

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Based on the number of responses the Alumni Office hopes to receive during the remainder of 2007, it will be determined if

Aaron Betts, Jeremy Ortega, Brian Ortega, Kyle Waterman

Body Work, Chic-Fil-A, Chili’s Grill & Bar, Country Legends 106.9,

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Alumni Directory to be Updated

contributed funding and/or prizes: Air Products, BackIssue Coyote Canyon, Crystal Shaffer - Southern Living Rep., Davis

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Every five years, the Alumni Association works to publish

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an alumni directory book that is available for purchase by

Wash, First State Bank of Burlingame, GTM Sportswear,

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members at-large. This process will begin in the next few

Chiropractic, Debbie Gibson - Longaberger Rep., Eagle Auto

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months so be sure to watch for details in upcoming issues

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of Focus and Friends Flash! (the monthly e-mail newsletter)

Blome, G’91, Jason’s Deli, Johnny Carino’s Country Italian Grill, Kansas City Chiefs, Michelle Brown, G’96, Mission Woods

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about submitting your current information.

Heartland Automotive Services, Inc., Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Janay

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Medical & Office Park, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, Outback Steakhouse, Paula Gerlach - Independent Silpada Designs Rep.,

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Quality Care Car Service, Squeaky Clean Car Wash, Timberline Steakhouse & Grill, Topeka Alumni Advisory Board, United States Army, United States Navy, Western Hills Golf Course and Yingling’s Auto Service.

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NOMINATIONS NEEDED for athletic hall of fame

Nominations are now being accepted for the 10th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony in February 2008. To submit your favorite Friends University alumni athlete or booster for consideration, please go online to www.friends.edu/ athletics/HOF.aspx.

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Office to sign up.

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with the Mystery in History trivia question. Contact the Alumni

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and fine arts events. Plus, you can win University memorabilia

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University happenings and features upcoming campus, sports

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University. This e-newsletter keeps you up-to-date on Friends

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Flash!, is sent to more than 4,500 alumni and friends of the

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Each month, the Alumni Association’s e-newsletter, Friends

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news in FOCUS W.O. MENDENHALL OUTSTANDING JUNIORS ANNOUNCED

BY CHRISTOPHER MCCLELLAN, JUNIOR Kristina Thielen and David Farinola have been named the 2007 W.O. Mendenhall Scholarship Outstanding Junior Woman and Man as awarded by the Friends University Alumni Association.

One junior man and one junior woman are selected annually by the Alumni Association to receive the $500 scholarships and commemorative plaques. The winners are chosen on the basis of service to college, religious standpoint, life outside the college, scholastic average and ambitions.

Thielen is not your average junior student. She is a mother of three and began her college career at Friends University in 1999.

She continued to take classes when time and money permitted until her husband was diagnosed with cancer and passed away in 2004. Thielen then decided that her education was the best step she could take for her children. She returned to Friends University declaring a double major in psychology and criminal justice.

Thielen’s involvement includes activities both on and off cam-

Kristina Thielen and David Farinola received the W.O. Mendenhall Award for Outstanding Junior Woman and Man. The Alumni Association presents the award each year during the Friends University Awards Ceremony. From left: Alumni Advisory Board (AAB) President Elaine Kohler, G’87/M’92, Kristina Thielen, David Farinola and AAB President-Elect Linda Hohler, G’95.

pus. She is a member of the Friends University Psychology Club and Psi Chi National Honor Society, volunteers with the EMT in her hometown of Halstead, and interns with the Wichita Police Department. Upon graduation, Thielen hopes to attend the clinical psychology doctoral program at Wichita State University.

Farinola, a mathematics major, has shown dedication and commitment to his field of study. He has been active on campus

team, is involved in mission trips, serves as an assistant youth

since his freshman year, serving as the Student Government

leader at Immanuel Lutheran Church, and serves on the Commit-

Association’s (SGA) sophomore class president, chairman of the

tee of Christian Outreach at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. After grad-

Student Activities Committee, and SGA executive vice president.

uation, he plans to teach math in a secondary education setting.

Farinola’s involvement is not limited to just student govern-

“I know the impact a teacher can have in the life of an adoles-

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Friends Receives $3.2 Million Gift and Achieves Record Fund-raising Year

BY GISELE MCMINIMY Friends University recently received an

said Friends University President Dr. Biff

student for a four-year period, and

anonymous $3.2 million gift and has

Green. “This gift has also helped us

transfer scholarships are worth $12,000

achieved a new fund-raising record of

achieve the best fund-raising year in the

per student for a two-year period. Ap-

more than $8 million in contributions for

history of the University by putting us

plicants must meet grade point average

the 2006-07 fiscal year.

over $8 million in contributions. We are

or ACT composite score requirements

The $3.2 million gift will be used to

extremely pleased with the generosity of

to be considered. They must also sub-

fund Presidential Scholarships. These

all our donors and what their gifts will

mit an essay and recommendations,

are the most prestigious scholarships

mean to our students and the University.”

and, if selected, interview with a selec-

the University awards to incoming freshman and transfer students.

“These scholarships allow us to attract the best and brightest students,”

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Friends University will award approximately 160 Presidential Freshman and

tion committee.

Friends University’s previous record

Transfer scholarships per year. Fresh-

for contributions in one year was $5.4

man scholarships are worth $30,000 per

million during the 2003-04 fiscal year.

Students Gain Hands-on Experience in Promotions Class

BY MALLORY BOHNE, JUNIOR Many college students know class

Nominees vie to be the fresh face

most challenging part,” said junior

projects will be a major part of their

representing and raising funds for the

Cassie Kidd. “But when someone would

college careers. However, most students

Society. The winner helps advance the

say ‘Absolutely!’ you knew your hard

taking Betsy Ross’ promotions class at

Society’s mission to cure leukemia,

work paid off.”

Friends University do not realize how

lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and

much experience they will receive or

myeloma, and to improve the quality of

contract with details on how each

how much effort goes into working with

life of patients and their families.

member would participate. From there,

real-world organizations.

Nominees prove their dedication by

all assignments focused on learning.

Ross, assistant professor of

hosting fund-raising events, and the

Ross required each team to draw up a

“I think the contracts were the

marketing, uses a team-based learning

person who raises the most money

biggest help in our project,” Kidd said.

method for all her marketing classes.

wins the coveted title.

“They gave a play-by-play on what

“Using teams is more effective,”

The promotions class worked with

each team member was supposed to

Ross said. “Students are more engaged

Wetta to plan two fund-raising events.

in the process of learning rather than

Students assisted with tasks ranging

hearing a lecture. I want my students to

from writing news releases to finding

got a taste of how working with a client

learn and know how to apply

donations. One team even had to

really works and how much time and

[promotional] concepts, how to behave

secure a commercial printer willing to

effort are put into each event. This is

professionally and to have experience

donate services.

exactly what Ross wanted.

working with deadlines.”

accomplish.”

As event dates approached, students

“Getting things donated was the

Ross said the project assignments help students understand concepts from the textbook.

“The biggest challenge with projects is trying to find a balance between students getting excited about the project and applying concepts to the project,” she said.

Early each semester, Ross divides the class into four to six teams, depending on the size of the class. Students name their team and exchange contact information.

Ross creates a list of local organizations needing assistance with promotional campaigns. She then presents the list to the class, and teams choose which organization they would like to work with.

This year the list had only one organization, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Approximately 32 students formed four teams to promote Jeff Wetta, a nominee in the Society’s Man and Woman of the Year competition.

Joshua Crowe, campaign director for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Man of the Year nominee Jeff Wetta, discusses promotional initiatives with students in Betsy Ross’ promotions class.

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STUDENTS AND FACULTY RECEIVE AWARDS AT ALPHA CHI NATIONAL

BY CHRISTA BUERKI, SENIOR COURTESY PHOTO

Friends University’s Alpha Chi Honor Society was awarded the Star Chapter Award at the Alpha Chi national convention March 15-17 in San Antonio, Texas.

Seven members of the Friends University chapter had the opportunity to discuss ways to promote academic integrity with members from other schools nationwide. Students gave presentations on a wide variety of subjects, including one by senior Jordan Ehrlich titled “HSportsTV.net — PHP Web Programming.”

Marilyn Jones, Alpha Chi Honor Society sponsor and assistant professor of business administration, was presented the first-ever Distinguished Service Award. The award and a $500 stipend were presented in honor of her 20 years of exemplary service to the Kansas Epsilon chapter and to the Society.

Friends University Alpha Chi co-sponsor Dr. Sarah Evans (far left), and students Adam Waterson, Brian Bergkamp, Jordan Ehrlich, Amanda Shaver, Megan Sterrett, Andrea Barlow and Megan Schmeissner celebrate sponsor Marilyn Jones’ (far right) 20 years of service at the Alpha Chi national convention.

Since the chapter’s inception more than 20 years ago, Jones has served multiple terms as president and vice president of Region IV and hosted the regional convention three times.

“We value the work of the men and women who serve our local chapters and often extend their volunteer spirit to

Organ also commended Jones’ spirit of cooperation, leader-

assignments at the regional and national level,” said Dennis Organ, executive director of Alpha Chi. “Alpha Chi literally could

ship at the regional level, and faithfulness in taking students to

not exist without them.”

regional and national meetings of Alpha Chi.

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fine arts

Concert Choir Tours Washington, D.C., and Colonial Virginia

BY CHRISTA BUERKI, SENIOR; WITH CONTRIBUTIONS BY NATHAN GILLMAN, G’07 “Picture a candlelight concert at twi-

“Add to the image a full sanctuary

Fifty-five of the Concert Choir’s 83

light, in a beautiful and historic sanctu-

and a standing ovation as our last notes

members toured Washington, D.C.,

ary with awesome acoustics,” said Con-

hung in the high ceiling, and you can

Jamestown, Yorktown and Williamsburg,

cert Choir Director Rolaine Hetherington

image a moment that will forever be

Va., May 14-18, performing on the North

when describing the choir’s perfor-

part of each choir member’s memory.

Senate Park grounds outside the capital

mance in the Old Bruton Parish Church

This performance may be unrivaled to

in addition to Old Bruton Parish Church.

in Colonial Williamsburg, Va.

any other we’ve given.”

The group also explored historical sites,

COURTESY PHOTO

observed the Senate and House of Representatives in session, and visited Mount Vernon, George Washington’s home.

“The whole trip was historically stimulating and well worth the work to get there,” said junior Elizabeth Winger, who felt the trip was the best experience she has had at Friends University.

To raise funds, the choir planned and hosted its first-ever golf tournament

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Singing Quakers Tour Germany

BY MOLLY DONHAM, JUNIOR; AND KATE BOSSERMAN Friends University’s Singing Quakers toured Germany May 21-31, 2007, performing in a variety of venues, absorbing the culture and serving others.

“Every choir director knows a tour will dramatically improve the sound of the choir and provide an opportunity to bond as a group,” said Mark Bartel, choral music director and Singing Quakers director. “Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the choir, tour staff, and the support of the University

Sixty-eight choir members toured

and its constituency – these things did

Frankfurt, Cologne, Berlin, Leipzig/

happen, and so much more!”

Dresden and Munich. They performed at

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JOIN THE SINGING QUAKERS

alumni choir The Singing Quakers Alumni

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community, you taste the area’s real flavor,” said senior Erin Pohlenz.

The Singing Quakers also participated

prestigious locations including Heilig-

in service projects. Some members

Kreuz-Kirche (part of an event series

painted tables and chairs for the

called “Carnival of Cultures” in Berlin),

International Boys and Girls Scouts

the St. Thomas Church (Johann

camp in Berlin, while others performed

Sebastian Bach’s church and burial site),

and offered fellowship at a local

and the famous Cologne Cathedral (one

rehabilitation center.

of the world’s great Gothic churches

The tour was funded through private

whose 515-feet towers overlook the

donations and University allocations. In

entire city).

addition, students held numerous fund-

“After our performance at the St.

raisers including holiday party

Thomas church, several Germans

performances, car washes, a talent

approached me and told me how the

show and silent auction. This active

choir’s performance had changed their

involvement increased their

“Hymns, Psalms and Spiritual

impression of Americans for the better,”

appreciation and served as an indication

Songs” will be performed Nov. 10

Bartel said.

of their belief in the importance of the

Choir will begin rehearsals Sept.

10 for the annual fall concert.

at 7:30 p.m. at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Wichita. The

The choir was immersed in German culture and also visited popular

tour.

“This is just one small example of

attractions including Loreley Rock,

how educational travel is like a pebble

choir consists of former Singing

Romantic Road, Checkpoint Charlie and

being dropped in water — the ripple

Quakers and is directed by Dr.

the Berlin Wall.

effects will be felt by different people, in

Cecil Riney. Recent graduates are also encouraged to join the choir.

“When you get a chance to stay in homes and interact with the

different places, in many different ways for years to come,” Bartel said.

For more information call Dr. Riney at 316-634-2260 or Eric Stone at 316-267-1480.

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STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS

BY ANNETTE PIERCE, LENEXA EDUCATIONAL CENTER MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS COORDINATOR Ronny Nicklin recently received a $500 scholarship from the Mortgage Bankers Association of Greater Kansas City. Nicklin works at James B. Nutter and Co. in the payoff department.

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essay, grade point average and community service. Nicklin chose to write about her views on the use of illegal steroids in sports. She has worked on two Habitat for Humanity houses

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Patrick’s Catholic Church for 10 years.

Nicklin completed her Bachelor of Business Administration in

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through her employer and taught religious education at St.

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Head Baseball Coach Matt Cloud advises first baseman Seth Beason before his next at bat against Peru State College Feb. 18.

The Falcons dominated both games in the day’s doubleheader.

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The annual scholarship is awarded based on a 250-word

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in 1997, was inspired to earn a bachelor’s degree when her husband, David, began a bachelor’s program at Friends

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University in 2004. He graduated in 2006.

student Andrew Latas. The James A. Turner Jr. Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a full-time student interested in pursuing a management career in the welding industry.

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The American Welding Society (AWS) recently awarded a $3,500 scholarship to Lenexa Educational Center (MBA)

finish in 2008, provides outside sales and technical support for Kirk Welding Supply, a locally owned business with locations in Kansas and Missouri. Kirk Welding Supply is a longtime sustaining member of AWS. Latas is also a certified welding inspector and certified welding educator.

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Latas, who entered the MBA program in June 2006 and will

awards several scholarships each year. Scholarship recipients will be featured at a display at the 2007 FABTECH International and AWS Welding Show in Chicago in November.

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To apply for the scholarship, Latas submitted an application, a personal statement and two letters of recommendation. AWS

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Nicklin, who earned an associate’s degree in Applied Science for Paralegal Law from Kansas City Kansas Community College

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Matt Cloud, Friends University’s head baseball coach, plans to carry over his success from past coaching experiences to his future at Friends, where he took charge of the team in December 2006.

The first year with a new coach is often referred to as a transition year, which usually brings lower expectations for the team. However, Cloud welcomes the challenge of avoiding the typical transition.

Although Cloud has been at the University less than a year, he already recognizes a major difference from the previous schools he has coached.

“The commitment to athletics here at Friends is amazing; and the support from both students and faculty really helps,” he said. This commitment was one of the major reasons Cloud chose Friends Coach Matt Cloud University over other colleges.

Cloud was the head coach at Iowa Wesleyan College from 2004-06. In his final year at Iowa Wesleyan, Cloud led the Tigers to their first regional tournament appearance since 1995, as well as a second-place finish in the Midwest Classic Conference.

Cloud also carries a successful three years at Bacone College in Oklahoma on his resume. From 2001-03, he put together a combined 110-63 record while leading the Warriors to a regional

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BY JUSTIN SPEER, SENIOR

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Administration (MBA) program at the Lenexa Educational Center.

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Baseball Coach Ready to Raise the Bar

University this spring. She is enrolled in the Master of Business

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athletics

Business Management in March and graduated from Friends

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was raised.

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in Derby where more than $8,000

will take the choir to Friends Meeting Houses in Kansas and Iowa.

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Next year’s Quaker Heritage tour

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played at Hidden Lakes Golf Course

baseball coach c o n t’ d . f r o m p a g e 10 tournament and an average of 45 wins his final two years.

Before becoming a head coach at

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May 4. Approximately 50 golfers

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ATTENTION FALCON FANS

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Check out the Bookstore’s full line of Friends University clothing and memorabilia, including pennants, coasters, lanyards, house and car flags, golf umbrellas, miniature footballs and basketballs, license plates, vehicle stickers, Nike and Under Armour clothing, and ball caps. New items arrive weekly, so visit often for new Falcon Fanatic and alumni clothing designs.

year as an assistant at both Paris

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Junior College in Texas and Northeastern State University in Oklahoma.

Cloud hopes his experience will

“The ed-consultant role allows me students identify their education needs and career goals, and explore options to

students.

meet them. As one of the options, I

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explain Friends University’s degree

Adams, education consultant.

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meeting with prospective students

consultant agreed. “Our model creates a

Educational Center director.

win-win outcome — both for the

“We are excited about our season under Coach Cloud and looking forward to where he will take this program in the future,” said sophomore shortstop Lane Wolfer.

“Coach Cloud brings a sense of

education consultant has real meaning

student who was very interested in our

specific area of expertise and provide

Organizational Management and

consistent service.”

Leadership degree. She wanted to

The future is a subject Cloud does not shy away from.

“In five years,” he said, “I expect to be running a top-notch program here at Friends University.”

programs and meeting with prospective

some of the career placement

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students.

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career objectives. She asked me what I

of time promoting Friends University

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make sure this was appropriate for her

consultants spend a significant amount

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Under the new model, two education

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allows staff members to focus on a

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said. “An example of this was an adult

down to all players.”

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for the student and the University,” he

student services coordinator. This

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consultant, enrollment specialist and

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three distinct roles: education

students and the University. Our title of

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“We have divided these functions into

confidence to the team that carries

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orientation,” said Kathy Marian, Lenexa

a new school easier.

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Vince Mietlicki, the other education

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through enrollment to program

The new coach has the support of his players, which makes adjusting to

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faculty, staff and services,” said Sara

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program content and delivery model,

handled all recruiting processes from

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program representative position that

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“Our previous model consisted of a

future at Friends University.

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support prospective and current

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student services model to better

assist him in having a successful

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the freedom to help prospective

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Center recently began piloting a new

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Friends University’s Lenexa Educational

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BY ANNETTE PIERCE, LENEXA EDUCATIONAL CENTER MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS COORDINATOR

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New Service Model Prioritizes Student Success

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Bacone College, Cloud spent one

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Elsen Named Topeka Capital Citizen Sarah Elsen’s volunteer efforts recently

Versus Cancer at a University of Kansas

earned her the Topeka Capital Citizen

women’s basketball game, the 2007

Award for Community Citizenship.

Regional Hero of Hope and honorary

“Being a two-time cancer survivor has

survivor speaker at several Kansas

provided me with what I find to be my

Relay for Life events.

mission in life: fighting this deadly

Elsen is a program representative at

disease,” Elsen said. “I find it truly

Friends University’s Topeka Educational

humbling to have received such an

Center, recruiting for the degree

honor when I feel rewarded every time I

completion and graduate programs.

am able to raise awareness.”

Marybeth Riddell of Texas and Sarah Elsen were honored as Regional Heroes of Hope at the Relay Summit in October 2006 in Houston.

“We are thankful to have Sarah on

Elsen has volunteered for the

our staff,” said Hilary Peguero, Topeka Elsen will be featured in an area

American Cancer Society as co-chair of

Educational Center Director. “Helping

Daffodil Days, two-time chair of the

adult students complete a college

television campaign to promote

Relay for Life publicity committee and

degree is Sarah’s professional mission.

citizenship. In addition to volunteering,

co-chair of this year’s Relay for Life. She

It really shows, both in caring for stu-

she is the mother of one son, Bryce,

was also honorary coach in Coaches

dents and in meeting enrollment goals.

who attends elementary school.

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ensures students understand which

are available. The student will complete

electives and general education

the assessments soon, and she feels

requirements they might need in addition

confident this will help her select the right

to program hours, helping map out a plan

degree program for her future success.”

for earning those hours, providing

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assessments and personality profiles that

Once a prospective student applies to

academic counseling, and monitoring

the University, Enrollment Specialist Carly

their progress. She also is instrumental in

Harrington steps in. This position

program orientation sessions, where she

centralizes the administrative functions of

shares information about the institution,

the admissions and enrollment process to

policies and processes, tools for

ensure all paperwork is processed, and

academic success, and strategies that

the student is ready for the first night of

adult learners need to know for a

class.

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classroom.

“Although developing a new model

dramatically improved customer service,

presents challenges, the staff is excited

resulting in successful matriculation into

about the inquiries and successes this

the institution,” Marian said.

transition has brought. Early success with

The final function within the new model

the new model is evident by the increase

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“By providing a single point of contact, AFTER the incoming student receives

is the student services coordinator. In this

in appointments at the Center and

role, Lisa Swaney, G’97, helps individuals

subsequent application to our programs,”

transition from applicant to student. She

Marian said.

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COLLEGE news UNEXPECTED PATH LED DR. WUNDER TO FRIENDS UNIVERSITY

BY ERIN O’DONNELL Dr. Bill Wunder thought he was going to sell tractors for a living. So

It was in the Army that Dr. Wunder

how did he detour into the aircraft industry, the military, philan-

started teaching college courses.

thropy and, finally, higher education?

When he retired in 1981 as a colonel,

He says he bores easily.

he was ready to teach full-time. He

“If you had told me when I finished my undergraduate degree

settled in Salina and worked at three

that I would be a professor, I would have said ‘You’re crazy.’ Now

area colleges, even serving as presi-

I’ve been in higher education for 25 years,” said Dr. Wunder, chair

dent of Marymount College of Salina

of the Division of Business, Technology and Leadership in Friends

for a few years.

University’s Graduate School. He oversees eight of the University’s 13 master’s programs.

Then he came to Wichita for a seminar in 1992, and inadvertently made a

When Dr. Wunder came to Friends University 15 years ago, he

big impression on a Friends University

Dr. Bill Wunder

was charged with breathing life into the burgeoning MBA-Execu-

dean, who was looking for someone to guide the new MBA-Execu-

tive program. Now it’s one of the University’s most in-demand pro-

tive program. Eventually Dr. Wunder was won over — even though

grams. A few years ago, he helped launch the traditional MBA pro-

he was about to spend the next year traveling the world.

gram because, he said, “I saw too many undergraduates in business here leaving to get their MBAs elsewhere.”

Somewhere in the midst of the military, teaching, and being a college administrator, Dr. Wunder also became active in Lions Club

Working with tomorrow’s business leaders is energizing, he

International, and he was up for the third vice presidency. That

says. “I want them to challenge everything — the textbooks, the

meant he spent much of his first year at Friends University cam-

teachers, the guest speakers. I tell them, ‘Share your experience.’”

paigning for the post, visiting 85 countries with Dorothy.

Dr. Wunder has a lot of his own experience to share. He was still

“I can attribute my success to one person — my wife. She’s

a business major at Emporia State University in the early 1950s

been supportive of everything I’ve decided to do,” he said. The

when he went to work for a Ford tractor dealership in western Kan-

Wunders will celebrate 53 years of marriage this fall.

sas. A few years later he came to Wichita, first working for Firestone and then training in-house at Boeing to be an industrial engineer.

While still in school he joined the Army reserves when the Korean War broke out, then switched to active duty seven years in. “I

Dr. Wunder became president of Lions in 1995-96. But as much as he loved his service work, he was always happy to get back to Friends. “I love it here. This is probably the finest university I’ve ever been at,” he said.

asked my wife if it would be OK, and she said yes, as long as she

“Private schools are geared toward making students their prior-

and the kids could come along.” Dr. Wunder’s family — wife Dor-

ity,” he said. “At state universities, it’s pretty hard to find your advis-

othy, two sons and two daughters — accompanied him to posts in

ers because they’re out there doing research. But there’s no pres-

Italy, Germany, the Pentagon and Fort Leavenworth. He also served

sure here. Students are our first priority in every program.”

a tour in Vietnam.

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And after 15 years, he has not bored yet.

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Dr.Wayne Howdeshell Eyes Next Adventure

BY ERIN O’DONNELL

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Dr. Wayne Howdeshell is known for seeking out the unknown.

He has always relished breaking new ground, from traveling to a newly opened China in the 1980s or becoming the first dean of a restructured college.

So what strange new world is he about to explore now? It’s retirement, after 40 years at Friends University. As he bids farewell to the campus where he was both a student and an educator, he has no idea what’s next.

“I assume that I don’t really have to plan, because something will open up,” Dr. Howdeshell said. “Rather than saying, ‘This is what I’m going to do,’ I’m waiting to see what’s going to be the next adventure.”

The dean of the College of Business, Arts, Sciences and Education has been a fixture at Friends University through at least six presidents and two generations of students. A 1960 graduate in history, he remained active in the Alumni Association while working for Wichita Public Schools. As an alumnus, he became acquainted with Friends University administrator Harley Stucky, who shared Dr. Howdeshell’s Quaker background.

“He had a vision for invigorating some of the Quaker values on campus, particularly the concern with social issues and social justice that appeals to me very much, and we connected at that level,” Dr. Howdeshell said. “That’s how I came back to campus.”

Dr. Howdeshell joined the faculty in 1967 as an instructor of sociology and world history.

At the faculty retreat his first year, he shared a room with another new hire, political science professor C.G. Chacko. They Dr. Howdeshell teaching in 1976. formed an instant bond that continues to this day. Soon, the two colleagues were organizing the first Faculty Council and drafting its constitution. At a retirement reception for Dr. Howdeshell in May, Chacko recalled being dubbed the “Young Turks” for their efforts.

Dr. Howdeshell accompanied his friend on an eventful road trip to the University of Oregon when Chacko presented his dissertation. They heard the news of Robert Kennedy’s assassination on the radio and drove white-knuckled through a powerful downpour. “We survived that, and we’ve survived an-

other 39 years since,” Chacko told the reception crowd. “He’s my best friend.”

University President Dr. Biff Green recalled his first contact with Dr. Howdeshell, who was on the presidential search committee in 1990 — and wasn’t initially impressed with Dr. Green.

Dr. Green said he didn’t realize at first that the professor on the phone was interviewing him — but then they talked for three hours. In that time, Dr. Howdeshell said he went from skeptic to supporter, and it was a persuasive conversation for the future president, too. “The contact I had with Wayne made me think seriously about coming to Kansas,” Dr. Green said.

Through such service, Dr. Howdeshell has actively helped guide the future of Friends University, Dr. Green said. “It’s not often that you look at someone and say, every major decision by the faculty for 40 years has had your imprint.”

The constant change on The College of Business, Arts, campus helped keep things inSciences and Education honored teresting throughout that time, Dr. Howdeshell with two custom Dr. Howdeshell said. “I tell Friends University bicycling jerseys. people I’ve been here for 40 He plans to hang the signed and years, but I haven’t worked at framed version at home and one Friends University during proudly wear the other when those years. I worked at several enjoying his favorite past time. universities, as challenges have materialized and administrations have changed, and the climate in higher education has changed.”

Changed how? For one, he said, more people go to college now but they aren’t all properly prepared. Also, diversity and globalization have influenced the curriculum. And technology has revolutionized teaching and learning.

But one of the greatest changes — and proudest accomplishments — of his tenure has been the advent of adult education. In the 1980s, Dr. Howdeshell helped launch the University’s adult program, now known as the College of Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS). He continued teaching in the program until he became an administrator.

Dr. Howdeshell (left) leads an Academic Council meeting in April. Also pictured are Dr. Michael Wilder, chair of the Division of Fine Arts, Bill Allan, chair of the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Dr. Carole Obermeyer, vice president of Student Affairs.

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A year after it began, however, he left campus for another defining experience: he spent a year as an exchange professor at Southwest China Normal University in Chongqing, China, a country he had visited a few years earlier on sabbatical.

“It was attractive because China had just opened up to the outside,” he said. “I’ve always been intrigued by other cultures, and this was about as far from ours as you can get. It was quite different, being a Communist country and being economically undeveloped. It was an opportunity to cover several bases in terms of my interests. And to be able to go to the place that I did, in the interior of China, was a very good experience because it was away from the capital and what was going on in the world.”

When the position of dean was offered in 2003, Dr. Howdeshell saw yet another chance to break new ground — he would be the first dean dedicated to the traditional student programs. He didn’t anticipate he would leave Friends University as an administrator, and he hopes more surprises are in store as he moves on.

“People who come to Friends are generally looking for an opportunity to teach in a liberal arts setting with a Christian heritage. They tend to view their work as a kind of vocation, as a calling. People come to Friends maybe not planning to stay a long time, but they wind up hanging around,” he said.

“If I have any regrets about ending after 40 years, it’s that it’s so exciting to look ahead at what is coming in higher education and at the changes going on in our society. It’s going to be an exciting time in the future, and I would still like to be where the action is.”

Editor’s Note: Dr. Howdeshell has decided to postpone retirement through September. He will continue to serve Friends University as interim dean of the College of Adult and Professional Studies until Dr. Marvis Lary joins the University.

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Volunteering to Make A Six Friends University students and four staff spent a week in Orlando in May. They didn’t visit the Magic Kingdom or hit the rides at Universal Orlando. They didn’t get soaked by Shamu at SeaWorld either.

Instead they served meals, scooped ice cream and did anything else asked so that children with life-threatening illnesses and their families could enjoy the thrills of Orlando.

The 10 volunteered at Give Kids the World Village, where more than 85,000 sick kids have stayed since 1986 while on trips from Make-A-Wish and similar organizations. And though the 102-villa resort has full-time staff, volunteers like

Virginia Zapote, mother of two, case manager for Comcare, part-time employee at Sam’s Club and student in the Master of Organization Development program, started volunteering with the DUI Victim Center of Kansas about two years ago.

She saw the need — “There was always something out there for the offender but not something for the victims” — and is now its volunteer coordinator.

The center links victims of drunken drivers to counseling, accompanies them to court and holds DUI panels, where victims and past offenders tell recent offenders — sent there by the courts — of the often deadly costs of DUIs. “It touches

EDITOR’S NOTE: Housing is a major potential cost for students volunteering at Give Kids the World (www.gktw.org) in Florida. If you can donate the use of a time-share or other condo (as was done this year) or funds to defray costs, please contact Nancy Hinten at 316295-5820 or hinten@friends.edu.

Jessica Vines entertained as a Christmas tree at Florida’s Give Kids the World Village in May. Vines volunteered with five other Friends University students to provide a memorable vacation for children with life-threatening illnesses.

Lacey Aldrich and Holly Pilcher volunteered to clean golf carts at Florida’s Give Kids the World Village in May. PHOTO BY DR. ARLEN HONTS

PHOTO BY DR. ARLEN HONTS

those from Friends University help deliver what can be the experience of a lifetime for an ill child, their parents and siblings.

“From the smallest of things I did I knew it was all helping make the families’ experiences that much better,” said Laura Brotherton, a May business administration graduate.

“Whether it was making a huge banana split or filling up a water balloon that would give a kid a laugh once it broke, the week I gave was well worth it.”

Others at the University make similar statements about volunteering, whether it’s a day clearing tornado debris near Greensburg or helping victims of drunken drivers. Words like “fulfilling,” “satisfying,” “selflessness,” even “life-changing” continually crop up.

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some people, and they understand,” Zapote said.

As busy as she is, volunteering provides perspective and can be rejuvenating for Zapote. “It helps me refresh from my job.

If one story helps one person not to drink and drive anymore, that could save a life.”

Dr. Arlen Honts, professor of business, helped organize the trip to Give Kids the World. It grew out of a fall visit to Wichita by Pam Landwirth, president of the resort, who spoke to classes and other organizations. Dr. Honts came to know Landwirth after direct contact with the resort: His family visited in 1998, after his now healthy daughter was treated for Burkitt’s lymphoma, a cancer.

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terest in volunteering. Eventually six— Brotherton, Mallory Santee, Holly Pilcher, Jessica Vines, Katie Edwards, and Lacey Aldrich went on the trip with Dr. Honts, Bill Allan, associate professor of family life, Dr. Marv Hinten, associate professor of English, and Nancy Hinten, director of planned giving. The cost was $450 each, mostly for airfare.

For Santee, a junior business major interested in working for nonprofits, it was not only a chance to serve — and serve they did during mad rushes of malts, splits and cones at the ice cream palace — but also to see a nonprofit in action: “Everyone at GKTW knew their role. Someday I want to be in this role.”

Virginia Zapote volunteers with the DUI Victim Center of Kansas as volunteer coordinator.

bris, they felt the urge to go back and help more.

“The more you get involved in service, the more likely you will be to continue it,” said David Farinola, a senior in mathematics.

“It shapes your character toward selflessness rather than self.”

Farinola was one of seven students and three staff who went to Greensburg June 12. Their first assignment: clear debris from a field.

“When we moved into town, it started hitting us more,” said Jaclyn Hugg, director of cross cultural programs and services.

There, they were given an address and asked to rake debris.

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Members of Friends University’s Campus Ministries clear tornado debris from a field near Haviland, Kan., May 15.

“I got to know a few families really well. It makes you feel very fulfilled,” said Pilcher, a sophomore history major.

“The conversation I kept hearing them have is ‘We’re the lucky ones,’” Dr. Honts said. “Give Kids the World told us we were one of the best groups of volunteers they’ve ever had.”

“When they were assigned a job, they did it well” said Allan, taught by experience that not all volunteers are highly motivated. “The energy level and positiveness there was astounding. You couldn’t take a group of volunteers who were lazy.”

Volunteering, it seems, fosters the desire to do more of it.

Dr. Honts and Allan plan to lead another, larger group of students to Florida next May — for two weeks.

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Friends University volunteers haul away a damaged guardrail in Greensburg June 12.

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exact address, so they raked where needed.

Patrick Sehl, director of campus ministries, and assistant director Carrie Mills took 12 students May 15. Sehl’s father-inlaw farms in Haviland, 10 miles or so east of Greensburg, and knew folks who had lost homes. They cleared six truckloads of debris from 160 acres belonging to a father and son, debris that would have delayed planting.

Looking at the magnitude of damage, “You say, ‘How is this helpful? How can I go home?’ But you get this idea that it’s not just me. If we work together great things can happen. The joy was in the serving,” Sehl said.

“Working in groups like that, you become bonded, and that’s special,” said Whitney Hildreth, a senior ministry and philosophy major. “We made a difference to that one farmer; we did make a difference in somebody’s life.”

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Homecoming 2007 September 29, 2007

FALCON SOCCER

FALCON VOLLEYBALL

11 a.m. (women) and 1 p.m. (men) — Hoyt Athletic Field

1 and 2 p.m. — Garvey P.E. Center

The men and women’s soccer teams will face off against the

The volleyball teams will challenge the Sterling College Lady

Bethel College Threshers. Game tickets are $4 for adults, $2 for

Warriors. Game tickets are $4 for adults, $2 for students and

students and senior citizens, and free for children 12 and younger.

senior citizens, and free for children 12 and younger.

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS of PHI BETA LAMDA 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Olive White Garvey Business and Technology Building, Room 126 Join Marilyn Jones, business association advisor since 1980, for Phi Beta Lambda’s silver anniversary celebration. Reminisce and catch up while enjoying snacks.

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS of Alpha Chi 12:30 to 2 p.m. — Olive White Garvey Business and Technology Building, Room 126 Dr. Kathryn Boyle and Marilyn Jones, original Alpha Chi sponsors, along with current sponsor Dr. Sarah Evans, invite members to celebrate the Kansas Epsilon Chapter’s 20 years of excellence. Reminisce and catch up while enjoying snacks.

CLASS REUNIONS 1 to 5 p.m. — Davis Administration Building, 2nd Floor The classes of 1947, ’57, ’67, ’77, ’82, ’87 and ’97 will reunite, reconnect and relive old memories. Check in begins at 1 p.m. on the second floor of the Davis Administration Building. Enjoy snacks while reminiscing with classmates. Your class photo will be taken, and campus tours will be offered.

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PARADE 5 p.m. — University Avenue and Hiram Street

MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIASTS WANTED

Enjoy the annual parade as it marches down University Avenue.

Looking for a way to get more mileage out of your motorcycle

Colorful floats decked out in Grecian themes will begin at the

while making some special memories at Friends University?

intersection of University and Glenn, moving down University to

Then we want you! The Alumni Association is looking for any

Hiram Street, then University to Bonn, and along Kellogg Drive

and all shapes, sizes, colors and audible ranges of motorcycles

to the Practice Field. Faculty, students and alumni will vie for the

to ride in this year’s Homecoming parade, Saturday, Sept. 29.

judges’ ribbon in this Homecoming tradition. Gather with the

All participants will receive a Homecoming T-shirt to wear in the

parade announcer and judges at University and Hiram.

parade. For more information or to sign up for the parade, please contact the Alumni Office.

BLOCK PARTY 5:30 p.m. — Garvey Practice Field Satisfy your post-parade hunger during a feast of Grecian

DONATIONS FOR GREENSBURG RESIDENTS

flavors at the Block Party. Meals are $5 for adults, $3 for children

5:30 to 7 p.m. — Garvey Practice Field

5 to 10 years old, and free for children younger than 4. Also

7 to 8 p.m. — Adair-Austin Stadium

included in the Block Party festivities are the carnival, Bubble

The Wichita Alumni Advisory Board will be gathering donations

Man, face painting, Freddy tattoos and coloring contest (see

for victims of the Greensburg tornado. Donations may be left at

page 23). Buy your Friends University memorabilia from the Bookstore table, including the T-shirt and hooded sweatshirt combo for only $25. Stop by the Alumni Association hospitality tent to sign

the Alumni Association hospitality tent during the Block Party and the football game. Receive a $5 Bookstore discount coupon for donations of at least $5 or three canned or boxed food items.

up for door prizes. Winners will be announced at halftime of the football game.

FALCON FOOTBALL 7 p.m. — Adair-Austin Stadium Cheer on the Falcons as they battle the Tabor College Blue Jays. The first 100 fans through the gate will receive a free spirit shaker courtesy of the Alumni Association. Stop by the Alumni Association hospitality tent to sign-up for door prizes. Winners will be announced at halftime of the football game. Halftime honors include Homecoming Royalty crowning. Game tickets are $4 for adults, $2 for students and senior citizens, and free for children 12 and younger. Or clip the coupon on page 20 to get two tickets for the price of one.

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CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR CLASS REUNION BRICK Knowing that not all alumni from the classes of 1947, ‘57, ‘67, ‘77, ‘82, ‘87 and ‘97 may be able to attend reunions

homecoming week Activities FALCON VOLLEYBALL

Sept. 29, we invite you to show your Falcon pride by

6 and 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 25 — Garvey P.E. Center

contributing to your class’s engraved reunion brick to be

The volleyball teams will start the winning week with home

placed in the Dr. Katherine Pennington Circle of Friends

games against the Ottawa University Braves. Game tickets are

Plaza on the Wichita campus.

$4 for adults, $2 for students and senior citizens, and free for

Normally, individual bricks may be purchased for $50.

children 12 and younger.

However, the Alumni Office is offering a “Class of 19__” brick in the amount of your reunion year. For example, if you graduated in 1947, your donation toward a “Class of 1947” brick is only $19.47; for the class of 1982, your donation for a “Class of 1982” brick is only $19.82. All proceeds benefit the Friends University Legacy Scholarship fund, and bricks will be

FALCON SOCCER 6 and 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 26 — Hoyt Athletic Field The men and women’s soccer teams will face off against the University of St. Mary Spires. Game tickets are $4 for adults, $2 for students and senior citizens, and free for children 12 and younger.

placed in the Circle of Friends Plaza before the Sept. 29 class reunions. Contact the Alumni Office for more information on contributing to your class brick or purchasing an individualized brick to be placed in the Circle of Friends Plaza.

BREAKFAST & ROYALTY PRESENTATION 9 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 27 — Rose Window Plaza Join fellow Falcons at this breakfast rally in preparation to beat the Tabor College Blue Jays in Saturday’s Homecoming game. The Homecoming court will also be presented.

FLOAT NIGHTS 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 24 — Davis Administration Building Present this coupon at the Friends University Homecoming football game Saturday, September 29, 2007, and receive two tickets for the price of one.

Adults: $4

5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 25 — Olive White Garvey Business & Technology Building 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 26 — William Penn Science Building

Students & Senior Citizens: $2 12 and under: FREE

4:30 to 5 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 27 — Marriage & Family Therapy facility Savor the flavor of a 25-cent ice-cream float, compliments of the Campus and Career Transitions Office.

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Fall Fine Arts Schedule

Fall Athletics Schedule

Program details are subject to change. For more information

For more information and to purchase tickets, please call 1-800-

and to purchase tickets, please call the ticket line at 1-800-794-

794-6945, ext. 5700 or 316-295-5700.

6945, ext. 5677 or 316-295-5677.

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Alexander Auditorium Grand Re-Opening Faculty

Sept. 1

Timmons Classic

TBA

Lawrence, Kan.

Recital – 7:30 p.m., Alexander Auditorium

Sept. 7

Friends Invitational

6 p.m.

Lake Afton, Goddard, Kan.

October 2007

Sept. 15 McPherson Invitational 10:30 a.m. McPherson, Kan.

Drama Production – Alexander Auditorium (7:30

Sept. 22 Tabor Invitational

10 a.m.

Hillsboro, Kan.

p.m. Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday)

Sept. 29 OSU Invitational

TBA

Stillwater, Okla.

Oct. 9

Matt Maholland Faculty Recital – 7:30 p.m.,

Oct. 6

Kansas Wesleyan

12:30 p.m. Salina, Kan.

Alexander Auditorium

Oct. 13

Southwestern

4 p.m.

Oct. 12

Jazz Concert – 7:30 p.m., Alexander Auditorium

Oct. 27

KCAC Championships

10:30 a.m. Hillsboro, Kan.

Oct. 5-7

Oct. 19-21

Fall Ballet – Alexander Auditorium (7:30 p.m.

Football

Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday) Oct. 26-27 Oct. 29

Winfield, Kan.

(Home Games Only)

Choral Sampler – 7:30 p.m., Alexander Auditorium

Date

Jazz Friends Community Big Bands Concert – 7:30

Sept. 1

p.m., Alexander Auditorium

Sept. 8

Opponent

Time

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Red/White Scrimmage

10 a.m.

Home

Sterling College

7 p.m.

Home

7 p.m.

Home

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Tabor College

Community Orchestra Concert – 7:30 p.m.,

Oct. 13

Kansas Wesleyan University 1:30 p.m.

Alexander Auditorium

Nov. 3

Bethel College

1:30 p.m.

Home Home

Band Concert – 7:30 p.m., Alexander Auditorium

Nov. 10

University of St. Mary

1:30 p.m.

Home

Opera – Alexander Auditorium (7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday)

Nov. 12

Women’s Soccer

Percussion Ensemble Concert – 7:30 p.m.,

(Home Games Only)

Alexander Auditorium Nov. 15-18

Drama Production – Alumni Auditorium (7:30 p.m.

Date

Opponent

Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday)

Aug. 30

Dakota Wesleyan University 7 p.m.

Home

Nov. 19

Jazz Concert – 7:30 p.m., Alexander Auditorium

Sept. 1

Adams State College

2 p.m.

Home

Nov. 29-

Christmas Candlelight Concert – Alexander

Sept. 5

St. Gregory’s University

6 p.m.

Home

Dec. 2

Auditorium (7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and

Sept. 8

Avila University

2 p.m.

Home

Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday)

Sept. 11 Mid-America Nazarene

7 p.m.

Home

6 p.m.

Home

Time

Location

University

December 2007

Sept. 26 University of St. Mary

Dec. 7-9

“The Nutcracker” Ballet – Alexander Auditorium

Bethel College

11 a.m.

Home

Dec. 14-16

“The Nutcracker” Ballet – Alexander Auditorium

Oct. 10

Tabor College

6 p.m.

Home

(7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday)

Oct. 12

McPherson College

6 p.m.

Home

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Women’s Basketball (Home Games Only) Date Nov. 16

Men’s Soccer (Home Games Only) Date Sept. 5 Sept. 8 Sept. 22

Opponent St. Gregory’s University Avila University University of Texas of the Permian Basin Sept. 26 University of St. Mary Sept. 29 Homecoming - Bethel College Oct. 5 York College Oct. 10 Tabor College Oct. 12 McPherson College

Time 8 p.m.

12 p.m.

7 p.m.

Location Home Home Home

8 p.m.

1 p.m.

7 p.m.

8 p.m.

8 p.m.

Home Home Home Home Home

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4 p.m.

6 p.m.

2 p.m.

6 p.m.

5 p.m.

6 p.m.

5 p.m.

6 p.m.

6 p.m.

6 p.m.

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Home Home Home Home Home Home Home Home Home Home Home

(Home Games Only)

(Home Games Only) Opponent Ottawa University Homecoming - Sterling College Southwestern College McPherson College Kansas Wesleyan University Tabor College Johnson & Wales University Bethany College Bethel College Central Christian College Senior Night - University of St. Mary

Time 6 p.m.

Men’s Basketball

Volleyball Date Sept. 25 Sept. 29 Oct. 2 Oct. 4 Oct. 6 Oct. 11 Oct. 12 Oct. 16 Oct. 18 Oct. 22 Oct. 24

Opponent Northwestern Oklahoma State University Central Christian College Sterling College York College Bethany College McPherson College University of St. Mary Southwestern College Bethel College Tabor College Kansas Wesleyan University Ottawa University

Time 6 p.m.

1 p.m.

7 p.m.

6 p.m.

1 p.m.

6 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

6 p.m.

7 p.m.

Location Home Home Home Home Home Home Home Home Home Home

7 p.m.

Home

Date Nov. 16 Nov. 17 Dec. 6 Dec. 14 Jan. 5 Jan. 10 Jan. 12 Jan. 17 Jan. 26 Jan. 31 Feb. 7 Feb. 21 Feb. 23

Opponent Evangel University Kansas Wesleyan University Sterling College Bacone College York College Bethany College McPherson College University of St. Mary Southwestern College Bethel College Tabor College Kansas Wesleyan University Ottawa University

Time 8 p.m.

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8 p.m.

7 p.m.

8 p.m.

7 p.m.

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7 p.m.

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Julian Heironimus, G’01, died March 15, 2007. He was an account executive with Carrier Commercial Air Conditioning. He is survived by wife Leslye, one son, one daughter, four brothers and three sisters.

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Friends University senior Kelly Cox died May 25, 2007. Cox was a child life specialist at Wesley Medical Center and a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. He was a counselor at Westminister Woods church camp and active in the Olivet Baptist youth group and Friends University’s Campus Ministries. In addition, Cox played forward for the Friends University soccer team.

Family and friends recall his spirit of love that touched many lives from Wesley Medical Center to children in Mexico and Thailand. His smile was contagious, and he knew no strangers. He showed the love of God in all he did.

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Joyce Schroeder, G’83, died April 24, 2007. She was a preschool instructor at Wichita’s First Presbyterian Church and served as Salina’s YWCA preschool director. Schroeder and her husband, the Rev. Donald (former Friends University adjunct faculty member), both retired in 2001. She is survived by her husband, sons Tim and Jim, and their families.

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To Roy Tanner, G’96, and wife Cindy a baby boy, Jacob Roy, born April 25, 2007.

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To Anna (Nelson), G’02, and Patrick Woods, G’03, a baby boy, Zenephon Isaac, born Oct. 2, 2006.

Billy (Ron) Langford, FS’59, retired from Harris Corporation in 2004.

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Ronald Lamp, G’57, retired in 2000 after 25 years of chiropractic practice. He and wife Ann moved from Pueblo West, Colo., to Wichita in September 2004, shortly before she passed away in December. He is presently teaching physical science at the Classical School of Wichita.

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Noel Zahn, G’68, is athletic activities director at South Central High School in Coldwater. He also teaches woodworking, small engine repair and welding.

19 70 s Tim Giles, G’70, and his wife Joan welcomed their first grandchild, Sawyer Isaiah, on Jan. 5, 2007.

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To Sarah Shah, G’06, and husband Punit a baby girl, Seema Isabelle, born May 29, 2007.

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To Stacy (Forsyth), G’93, and Stuart Schrader, G’93, a baby girl, Rebekah Joy, born Feb. 7, 2007. She was welcomed home by big brothers Isaac and Levi, and big sister Noel.

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To Ginger (Bond), G’03, and husband Rob Roach, FS’02, a baby girl, Whitney Ann, born June 6, 2007.

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To Krista Davis, G’03, and husband Nick a baby girl, Megan Nichole, born Feb. 26, 2007.

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To Crystal (Skinner) Davis, G’96/ M’99, and husband Lyle a baby girl, Audrey Morgan, born May 11, 2007.

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To Lisa O’Bleness-Long, G’95, and husband Ryan Long, G’97, a baby boy, Grant Afton, born May 12, 2007. He was welcomed home by big sister Ashlynn.

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To Jennifer Campbell, G’97, and Clint Furness a baby girl, Isabella, born Dec. 29, 2006.

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To Kristi (North) Lawrence, G’00, and husband Eric , a baby girl, Ava Marie, born Dec. 15, 2006.

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To Amber Knolla, G’04, and husband Heath a baby boy, Dexter Chase, born June 22, 2007. He was welcomed home by big sister Faith.

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Stacey Smith, G’00, and Evan Gill were married June 14, 2007, in Fort Collins, Colo. She is a veterinary assistant at the Worthington Animal Clinic, and he is a speech instructor/ graduate teaching assistant at Colorado State University.

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To Tara (Wenger) Ingram, G’00, and husband Cole a baby boy, Cameron, born Oct. 23, 2007.

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To Suzan, G’92, and Brian Hickey, G’93, a baby boy, Aidan Patrick, born March 18, 2007. He was welcomed home by big brother Brennan.

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To Deanna (Shoemaker), G’92, and husband Chris Gorges, G’90, a baby boy, Cail, born May 31, 2007. He was welcomed home by big brothers Craig, Curtis, Cole and Caden.

To Megan (Wiemeyer) Shellhorn, G’02, and husband Jon a baby boy, Owen Christian, born Oct. 16, 2006.

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To Sara (Cherry), G’02, and Daniel Drouhard, G’02, a baby boy, Jackson Daniel.

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To Crystal (Lefler) Dilbeck, G’04, and husband Todd a baby boy, Hunter, born Dec. 13, 2006. He was welcomed home by big sister Emily.

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Erin Russell, G’04, and Joshua Jansen were married Oct. 14, 2006, in Wichita. She is a preschool teacher at Asbury Church, and he is a supervisor at Office Max Impress.

The couple reside in Wichita.

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Matthew Jacobs, G’06, and Marilyn Hallinan were married April 27, 2007, at the Grand Chapel in Wichita. He is staff writer at Butler Community College, and she began her practice in internal medicine at the Wichita Clinic in July.

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Candy Goering, G’05, and Brady Bergman were married Jan. 20, 2007, at Central Community Church in Wichita. She is director of student ministries for Central Community Church, and he is a firefighter with the Wichita Fire Department.

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Lance Deckinger, G’89, has been named athletic director at Wichita’s North High School.

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Catherine (Clarke) Johnson, G’97, was named Teacher of the Year by the Masonic Lodge No. 303. She is a math teacher at South High School in Wichita.

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Kelli (Dalbom) Hartman, G’95/M’98, was recently hired as an assistant vice president for Citibank’s Student Loan Corporation. She and her family reside in Wellington.

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Ramie (Bina) Samour, G’99, and husband Jake have returned from Mexico where they were living and teaching.

They moved to San Antonio, and he is director of marriage and family for the Archdiocese of San Antonio.

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Jennifer Sparlin, G’93, published a children’s short story, “Lacey Likes the Dentist,” in the April 2007 issue of Beyond Centauri. Her poem “The Haunted Barn” was published in the Summer 2007 issue of The Midwest Quarterly.

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Stuart Schrader, G’93, led his third medical mission trip to Peru. In addition to caring for 650 patients, the team visited an orphanage, sponsored a vacation Bible school and provided support to local churches.

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Share your accomplishments with your classmates and friends. Submit birth and marriage announcements, job changes or promotions by Oct. 15, 2007, for the Fall/Winter 2007 issue. Submissions received after this date will be held for the Spring 2008 issue. In addition, please keep us informed of address changes or corrections by using this form, or e-mail: alumni@friends.edu.

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Dave Depew, G’94/M’99, was promoted to senior project engineer/ program manager for Citation Encore+ and all out-of-production 500-series Citation aircraft at Cessna. Depew is also a member of the Friends University Board of Trustees.

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Carmen Conejo, G’98, retired in July after 36 years of government service, most recently as a discipline hearing officer for the Bureau of Prisons. She and husband Arthur plan to travel, and enjoy time with family and friends.

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Joanna Baker, G’98, was promoted to human resources consultant from Capital One Auto to Capitol One Bank.

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David Anthony Rineberg, G’89, has published the first two fiction novels in a trilogy that continues the story of the classic movie, The Wizard of Oz. In Search of Dorothy and The Witch’s Revenge have been released.

Lynn (Neely) Deckinger, G’91, has been named director of communications for Youthville.

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U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Vicki (Kuyper) Weekes, G’86, is an active duty judge advocate currently serving at Randolph Air Force Base in Texas. She lives near San Antonio with husband David and their two daughters Veronika, 10, and Maya, 8.

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Lynda Graybeal, G’83/M’90, has cowritten two books, Prayer and Worship and Living the Mission, released in April. Published by HarperOne, San Francisco, they are part of a planned eight-book series.

The first two, Connecting with God and Learning from Jesus, were published in June 2006.

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Jean Harris, G’02, is a marketing consultant with WIBW AM/FM radio in Topeka after living in Nashville for three years and Austin for two years.

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Rebecca (Tincknell) Rogers, G’02, is a sixth grade vocal music teacher at the Derby Sixth-Grade Center.

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Deann Tiede, G’00, was selected to participate in Leadership Greater Topeka, a community leadershiptraining course sponsored by the Topeka Chamber of Commerce.

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D. Shawn Maisberger, G’01, was selected to participate in Leadership Greater Topeka, a community leadership-training course sponsored by the Topeka Chamber of Commerce.

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Dr. Gretchen Eick, professor of history, traveled with Dr. Guang Qiu Xu, associate professor of history, and a Friends University class to China this summer to study ancient, medieval and modern history. The group visited Guangzhou, Xian and Beijing. Drs. Eick and Xu lectured at Xian International University. Dr. Eick is also completing her book “Colonizing the Frontier, 1860-1940”.

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Elizabeth Wine, G’04, joined Youthville as a case manager.

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Julia Ann Dagenais, died March 31, 2007. She was an adjunct professor of English at Friends University and taught English at Andale and Wichita high schools. She is survived by one son and two daughters and numerous grandchildren.

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Tara (Wenger) Ingram, G’00, has been named mall accountant for The Shops at La Cantera in San Antonio.

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Jacqueline Shufelberger, G’03/G’05, was selected to participate in Leadership Greater Topeka, a community leadership-training course sponsored by the Topeka Chamber of Commerce.

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Marilyn Jones, assistant professor of business, participated in the annual Mountain-Plains Business Education Association’s convention in Overland Park. Jones serves as the MP-BEA representative to the National Business Education Association’s executive board.

Dr. Dan Lord, professor of marriage and family therapy and associate vice president of academic affairs, was accepted to present a workshop titled “The Collaborative Marriage Model” at the 11th Annual Smart Marriage Conference in Denver June 28 to July 1.

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Dr. Russell Arben Fox, assistant professor of political science, presented a lecture on “Radical and Republican Legacies in Kansas Politics” to Sunflower Community Action in Wichita in April. In addition, Dr. Fox published “Making Public Education Popular” in the July issue of Theory and Research in Education.

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The five-part a cappella group, Kenaniah, reunited after 11 years for a special performance June 10.

Keven Brocksieck, FS’96, Jay Lobaugh, G’96, Brad Martin, Kenaniah G’97, Jim Rispin, G’94, and 1994 Mark Schweizer, G’93, performed five of their most popular songs. They gathered in Chicago in honor of Lt. Colonels Harry, G’88, and Barbara Brocksieck who were celebrating retirement after 47 years of active duty as Salvation Army Officers.

Formed in 1992, Kenaniah’s unique sound was based on the close, varied harmonies of the men’s voices. Kenaniah performed in many states representing Friends University and toured Eastern Europe with The Singing Quakers in 1996. The group released “Honest Work” in 1994, which sold out by 1997.

They also performed with Kenaniah Randy Bonifield (co-producer 2007 of “Honest Work”) and Rich Mullins, G’95, premiering his song “Midwestern Boy” in the University’s Alumni Auditorium.

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friends annual FUND MORE THAN $1 MILLION HAS BEEN CHANNELED THROUGH THE PRESIDENT’S CLUB TO SUPPORT STUDENTS.

President’s Club The Friends University Board of Trustees established the President’s Club in 1991. Since then, more than $1 million has been channeled through the President’s Club to support students through various scholarships and programs. To better position the Club with the philanthropic intentions of donors, the undesignated gifts received through the President’s Club fund Presidential Scholarships.

Approximately 160 students will be awarded the Freshman or Transfer Presidential scholarship this year. In order to be considered for the Presidential scholarship, applicants must meet spe-

cific grade point average or ACT composite scores. Students that meet these requirements must also submit recommendations and an essay, and if selected, they will interview with a selection committee. The Presidential scholarship is renewable on an annual basis as long as the student maintains the minimum GPA requirements.

The President’s Club recognizes the individuals, corporations and foundations whose annual unrestricted gifts or current scholarships meet the specified guidelines. Employer matching gifts may be calculated in President’s Club totals. Individuals

By Aaron Winter, G’99/M’02, Director of Annual Giving

who have made unrestricted, irrevocable planned or deferred gifts of more than $50,000 become lifetime members of the President’s Club, but are welcome to make annual contributions in support of Presidential Scholarships. President’s Club members are awarded a special plaque in recognition of their support.

For more information about the President’s Club, please contact the University Relations Office at 316-2955815 or 1-800-794-6945 ext. 5815.

President’s Golf Tournament Join Friends University President Dr. Biff Green for the 13th Annual President’s Golf Tournament. Tee-off at 9:30 a.m., Oct. 5 at Sand Creek Station Golf Club, located south of Newton. For more information and space availability, please contact the University Relations Office at 316-295-5815, 1-800-794-6945 ext. 5815, or e-mail Aaron Winter at winter@friends.edu.

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KEEPING A JOURNAL OR FAMILY HISTORY IS A GREAT WAY TO EXAMINE AND APPRECIATE WHAT WE HAVE DONE AND TO DETERMINE WHAT WE WANT TO PASS ON TO OTHERS.

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Summer Vacation: Memories and Reminiscing I remember one of the first tasks my elementary teachers asked us to do after returning from summer vacation was write about “What I did over my summer vacation.”

It seemed we were assigned that task every year from second to sixth grade.

As I recall, I didn’t approach it with a great deal of excitement because my summers were not filled with week-long camps, glamorous vacations or spectacular adventures. Instead I remember afternoons at the swimming pool, attending Little League ball games, playing with my neighborhood pals and a week with my cousin at the farm.

Earlier this summer I attended a reunion of my junior high friends. What

an experience! I found myself thinking, “Those were the days …”

It is a good idea, actually an admirable idea, to write down or journal our lives.

Many of us wait until our memory starts to fade, and we have difficulty remembering faces and names. As a result, we lose valuable information we would like to share with our children (and grandchildren). Writing a family history can be a very satisfying experience, as well as a great way to bond with family members.

We all desire to make our lives count, and keeping a journal or family history is a great way to examine and appreciate what we have done and to determine what we want to pass on to others. The search for significance and desire to plan

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Please send me information about including Friends University in my will.

Please contact me to arrange for a personal visit.

I have already included Friends University in my estate plans as follows:

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Mail completed form to: Planned Giving, Friends University, 2100 W. University Ave., Wichita, KS 67213.

Telephone: 316-295-5820 or toll-free at 1-800-794-6945, ext. 5820 (Nancy Hinten)

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for the future leads many to ponder their legacy. A bequest is perhaps the easiest and most tangible way to leave a lasting impact on the people and organizations that mean the most to you.

So, let me encourage you to sharpen your pencil and take a trip down memory lane. Think back on things you have done, places you have gone and people you have known. To help you remember, pull out photos, letters, diaries or souvenirs. Recall major historical events in the news and you may recollect personal memories related to those significant moments. Pay attention to your personal and meaningful thoughts.

For example, write what you want to be remembered for, what you are most proud of, even your biggest regrets. The good and the not-so-good are part of our individual histories.

Remember, this is for fun — maybe unlike that classroom experience in fourth grade when detailing your summer vacation! Writing a personal family history from your perspective allows you to be open and candid about the many phases of your life, as well as provide your children and grandchildren a heartwarming and eye-opening gift they can treasure for the rest of their lives!

Then and Now Talisman Yearbook

BY ROMAN RODRIGUEZ, JUNIOR

Half the 1910-11 school year was over, and the Friends University student body was in need of a yearbook. Since the University’s founding in 1898, no annual record had been produced.

Across the state, creating a yearbook traditionally fell to the junior class. In the fall of 1910, Friends University’s student newspaper University Life ran ads and stories begging juniors to produce an annual. University Life wrote that numerous Kansas colleges with “far fewer students and much less college spirit

Cover of the 1911 Talisman.

Lura Larson as pictured in the 1930 Talisman.

Milton Carpenter as pictured in the 1964 Talisman.

[had] always turned out good annuals.”

The juniors committed to producing the first Friends University annual during a class meeting Dec. 2.

The junior class president spoke at the end of chapel Dec. 6, beginning a oneday campaign to secure 100 subscriptions at $1.50 each. Within two minutes the goal was reached. Within five minutes, 150 students wore a tag that read, “I have subscribed for the Annual — It’s up to you!” By the end of the day, 208 names were on the list, including the chapel guest speaker from London.

“To tell in a vivid and pleasing way the story of Old [Friends University]” was the goal of the first Talisman board.

Their 128-page book depicted the lives of nearly 500 students.

In the fall of 1926, the junior class considered making the annual Talisman biennial because they felt the growing student body was too much to cover in one school year. However, the everyother-year schedule was not good enough for students Dick Van Dolah and Boyd Fink. Together, in 1927, they published a supplement to the Talisman, the Friends University Activity Year

Jim Smith as pictured in the 1983 Talisman.

Kayla Barger as pictured in the 2006 Talisman.

Book. In 1928, the Talisman returned to its annual status.

Milton Carpenter, G’65, was the Talisman editor for the 1963-64 school year. He remembers working hard in the Talisman/University Life office on the first floor of the Davis Administration Building. At that time, students received yearbooks before graduation.

Carpenter was so busy that spring, he went on a date with another Friends University student in February and was unable to call her back until the end of March. Eventually, they were married.

Similarly, Mylinda Hoover, G’07, recalled working on the yearbook for 13 straight hours the last night of finals. “It became difficult identifying photos, like Spring 1988 a game of ‘Where’s Waldo,’” Hoover said.

The Talisman is now offered free to students because the Student Government Association covers printing costs while the University covers student worker and editor wages, and supplies.

The most recent Talisman runs 104 pages, less than the original 128-page book, and focuses on traditional undergraduate students. Books are distributed in late August of the following school year.

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UPCOMING

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Mark Your Calendars for These Upcoming Friends University Events...

John Kotulak holds the flag as Bill Swopes putts at the first golf tournament hosted by the Alumni Association and Topeka Alumni Advisory Board. The tournament — held Saturday, July 21, at the Western Hills Golf Course in Topeka — raised funds to benefit the Topeka Program for Adult College Education (PACE) scholarship.

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Nov. 10, 2007

Alumni Football Tailgate Party Falcons vs. Ottawa University Braves at Ottawa University

Alumni Appreciation Tailgate Party Falcons vs. University of St. Mary Spires Wichita Campus

Sept. 29, 2007

Nov. 10, 2007

Homecoming Class Reunions for 1947, ’57, ’67, ’77, ’82, ’87, ’97 Wichita Campus

Singing Quakers Alumni Concert Metropolitan Baptist Church Wichita

Nov. 27, 2007

Oct. 5, 2007

Alumni Basketball Tailgate Party Falcons vs. Fort Hays State University Tigers at Fort Hays State University

13th Annual President’s Golf Tournament Sand Creek Station Golf Club Newton

April 4, 2008

Oct. 27, 2007

Willard and Jean Garvey Lecture Series Harriet Lerner, Ph.D, author of the New York Times bestseller “The Dance of Anger” Wichita Campus

Alumni Basketball Games Wichita Campus

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