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Homecoming 2010

from the PRESIDENT WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THIS YEAR TO WISH YOU WELL BEFORE WE BEGIN THE NEXT CHAPTER IN OUR LIVES.

Dr. Biff Green

Those of you who have driven by the Wichita campus recently have probably noticed the work being done on the Davis Administration Building. Scaffolding around the south side of the building and the clock tower was constructed in May to repair the roof that was damaged in last summer’s hailstorm.

Workers are replacing the slate on the roof and will also use the scaffolding to do brick repairs and weatherproofing. We are hopeful the repairs will be finished in time to light the clock tower for Christmas.

Our men’s basketball team and men’s and women’s track teams had successful seasons this year. After earning the first outright regular season title since 1988 and winning the KCAC Championship Tournament, the men’s basketball team headed to the NAIA National Tournament in Point Lookout, Mo., in March.

Despite an early lead against Bethel College (Ind.), the Falcons lost in the opening round of the national tournament 77-67. At the KCAC Champion2

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ship Meet for track and field in Ottawa, our women’s track team finished in first place and the men placed second.

Fifteen of our track and field athletes competed at the 2010 NAIA Outdoor National Championships in Marion, Ind., in May. For more details about these teams’ successes, visit www.friendsathletics.com.

This spring we received a $1 million gift from the William L. Graham Charitable Trust that will be used to endow a scholarship for two scholarships the Graham family previously established in the 1980s and 1990s. Together the two scholarships provide approximately 100 scholarships for students each year. William L. Graham, known as Bill Graham Sr., was an entrepreneur who was regularly featured in Time and Life magazines. He started with a $200 bank loan in 1936 and by age 46 was worth an estimated $20 million that came from Kansas oil and real estate. His second wife, Betty Harrison Graham, established the scholarships at Friends University. For more information on this gift, visit the news section of www.friends.edu.

In April, we lost one of our treasured friends, Paul Brown. (See Special Friend on page 24). A 1938 graduate, Paul served on the Friends University Board of Trustees for 58 years. Throughout his years of service, including 10 years

as chairman of the board, he was a true champion of Friends University. He was the third generation of his family to serve on the board of trustees at Friends.

He also served on the presidential search committees for several presidents, including the committee that brought our family to Friends University. As I was beginning my term as president, Paul provided me with valuable council and advice. He and Annabeth also doted on our girls, making sure they felt welcomed in their new home. I will always remember the kindness Paul and Annabeth showed us as a family when we first arrived and throughout our time here at Friends University.

It has been 20 years since we first arrived at Friend University, and Binnie and I have decided it is time to move on to the next stage of our life – retirement.

A Presidential Search Committee is being headed by Friends University Board of Trustees Chairman Rod Pitts to find a new president for Friends University.

Binnie and I look forward to our final year of service so we may express our appreciation to everyone who has made our time here so enjoyable. Although we will officially leave our post next summer, we plan to stay in touch with the many friends we have made through Friends University. We hope to see you this year to wish you well before we begin the next chapter in our lives.

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Friends University welcomed delegates from Kaifeng, China, to campus May 17. Kaifeng is a sister city to Wichita and the meeting sparked discussion about developing a short-term cultural exchange program for students. Pictured left to right: University President Dr. Biff Green, Interpreter Yan McHugh, Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer, University Professor of Foreign Languages and First Vice President of the Wichita Area Sister Cities Board of Directors Dr. Jerry Smartt, and University Professor Emeritus and President of the Wichita Area Sister Cities Board of Directors Dr. Wayne Howdeshell.

Vice President of University Relations Hervey W. Wright III Executive Director of Alumni and Annual Fund Lisa Tilma Communications Director Gisele McMinimy Focus Editor and Publications Manager Kate Bosserman Assistant Focus Editor Jami Frantz

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FAITH GROWS STRONGER FOR ALUMNI OVERSEAS

Three alumni share their stories of service.

HOMECOMING 2010

Make plans now to attend the full day of events Saturday, Oct. 2.

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Friends University Board of Trustees Mr. Eldon Alexander Mr. Jason D. Boles Mrs. Marilyn Brown, LCMFT Mr. C. Bruce Burnett Mrs. Pam Chambers Mr. David Depew Mrs. Ardith Dunn Mr. Richard Fitzgerald Dr. Biff Green Mr. Duane Hansen Dr. Kevin Hoppock Dr. Denis Knight Dr. John Lewis Mr. Kelly Linnens Dr. Cliffton Loesch Mr. Eric Metz Mr. Rodney Pitts Mr. Edwin Roberts Mr. Richard Rucker Mr. Michael Shockley Mr. John Weber Mr. Phil Whiteman Mr. Michael Wilson Trustees Emeritus Mr. Carl Sebits Wichita Alumni Advisory Board 2009-10 Robyn Haxton, G’90, president Lisa Henshall, G’04, president-elect Kimberly Howard, G’99, secretary Sherrie Andersen, G’68 Mindy Barr, G’96 Daniel De Longe, G’07

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About the Cover Approximately 200 guests engaged in an evening of conversation at Friends University’s inaugural Great Conversation! fundraiser for Presidential Scholarships March 9 at the Wichita Scottish Rite. Read more about the event on page 30.

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Clayton Deckinger, G’90 Curt Demuth, M’96 Jennifer Edwards, G’05/M’08 Rick Fitzgerald, G’70 Peggy Gregory, G’73 Renae Hollie, G’04 Melissa Knoeber, G’02 Scott Lembke, FS’04 Scott Nicholson, M’00 Shawn Page, G’91 Paula Rice, G’07 Jennifer Stephens, G’93/M’09 Cherisse Taylor, G’04/’06 Carol Urban-Deal, G’00 Matt Van Boening, G’88/’94 Bryan Wohlwend, G’97 Kansas CityAlumni Advisory Board 2009-10 Annie Anderson, G’04/M’07, president Rosann O’Dell, M’05, president-elect Marcy Osner, M’08, secretary Leann Alexander, G’85 Michelle Burdine, G’03 Jodie McMahon, M’00 Anthony Murdock, G’03/M’06 Brandon Raybern, G’09 Marcus Regan, G’03/M’05 Gigi Simpson, G’99 Neil Trickey, G’95/M’07 Topeka Alumni Advisory Board 2009-10 Jeremy Francis, G’06/M’08, president Chris Fisher, G’06, president-elect Nellie Weiss, G’07/M’09, secretary Brandon Aldridge, G’07 Nicholas Bundy, G’05/M’07 Jason Crawford, G’04/M’06 Connie Fulton, G’01/M’09 Robert Hall, G’01/M’08 Joyce Hladky, M’09 Henry Johns, G’06 Janet Starnes, M’09 Ex-Officio Members of the Alumni Advisory Board 2009-10 Daniel Crook, M’05, 2008-09 President of the Wichita Alumni Advisory Board Susan Laymon, G’05/M’07, 2008-09 President of the Kansas City Alumni Advisory Board Gregg Shaffer, M’05, 2008-09 President of the Topeka Alumni Advisory Board Dr. Biff Green, President of Friends University Hervey W. Wright III, Vice President of University Relations Lisa Tilma, Executive Director of Alumni and Annual Fund Max Burson, Faculty Representative Ann Marie Miller, Faculty Representative Roman Rodriguez, SGA president

Friends University Focus is published two 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, 316-295-5000. 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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Distinguished Family of the Year Award

By Lisa Tilma, G’01/M’04, Executive Director of Alumni and Annual Fund

A Message from the EXECUTIVE Director OF ALUMNI AND ANNUAL FUND The Alumni Office has been working for the past year to secure 500 orders in order to approach the Kansas Division

The Alumni Office recently created a new award recognizing the legacy of families showing longevity in the number of years their family members have attended Friends University and who have a history of dedicated service to the University.

Congratulations to members of the Vera and Chester Pitts family who were selected as the 2010 Family of the Year!

This award will be presented Saturday, Sept. 11, at halftime of the 7 p.m. Falcons vs. McPherson College Bulldogs football game.

of Revenue about creating a Friends University Kansas state license plate. We received 393 orders by our deadline of March 15.

Knowing how hard the Wichita, Topeka and Kansas City alumni advisory boards have worked to promote the license plate to alumni, parents, students, donors and other friends of Friends, University President Dr. Biff Green and Vice President

W.O. MENDENHALL OUTSTANDING JUNIORS ANNOUNCED

of University Relations Hervey Wright granted approval to the Alumni Office to use University funds to pay for the remaining plates needed.

The Alumni Office recently spoke with the Kansas Division of Revenue and is currently in the process of submitting the necessary paperwork to begin production of the plate. We’ll be sure to keep our readers posted as this initiative moves forward.

Author Note: Lisa Tilma is a 2001 graduate of the Business Management Program and a 2004 graduate of the Master of Human Resource Development/Organization Development Program.

Contact the Alumni Office 316-295-5900 or 1-800-794-6945, ext. 5900 www.friends.edu/alumni alumni@friends.edu

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Congratulations to Zachary Wood and Kristin Wakeland (center) who were named the 2010 W.O. Mendenhall Outstanding Junior Man and Woman at the Friends University Awards Ceremony Tuesday, April 20. Wichita Alumni Advisory Board President Robin Haxton, G’90, (left) and President-Elect Lisa Henshall, G’04, (right) presented the awards on behalf of the Alumni Association.

MEN’S BASKETBALL ALUMNI CELEBRATE 20-YEAR CHAMPIONSHIP

Alumni Football Players to Reunite in October Alumni football athletes who played in the late 1960s and early 1970s are invited to return to Friends University Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010. This is a great opportunity to reunite with teammates as well as former Head Football Coach Wes Buller! For more information, please contact the Alumni Office.

Members of the 1987-88 and 1988-89 Falcon men’s basketball teams reunited Saturday, Feb. 6, to celebrate the 20-year anniversaries of winning the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) regular-season championships.

A special luncheon took place where Athletic Director Joe Zimmerman and Men’s Head Basketball Coach Dale Faber shared their congratulations.

The team was then recognized at halftime of the Falcons vs. Sterling College Warriors basketball game.

ALUMNI AND FRIENDS AUTHOR NIGHT

Calling All Alumni Artists!

Have you recently published a book? If so,

scheduled for this fall. To include your

the Alumni Office is looking to showcase

artwork in this show, submissions are

your work in a special night of readings in

requested by Sept. 15, 2010. For more

spring 2011. For more information, please

information, please call the Fine Arts

contact the Alumni Office.

Office at 316-295-5537.

The second annual Alumni Art Show is

FORE! The Topeka Alumni Advisory Board will host the fourth annual scholarship golf tournament Monday, July 19, 2010, at the Shawnee Country Club. All proceeds benefit the Topeka Program for Adult College Education (PACE) Scholarship.

The entry fee is $60 per player and includes green fees, cart rental and lunch. Shotgun start begins at noon. For more information or to request a registration form, please contact the Alumni Office.

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BY ASHLEY BERGNER, SENIOR This year, Friends University will say goodbye to three faculty who have helped shape the structure of the University and the lives of students. Connie Reimer, Dr. Marvis Lary and Dr. Bill Wunder plan to retire in June and together have contributed 35 years of service to the University.

Connie Reimer — chair of the Religion and Humanities

Dr. Marvis Lary

Dr. Bill Wunder

Connie Reimer

Division and director of the Writing/Resource Center — was

“journey to excellence,” and she is proud of where the college

instrumental in starting the University’s tutoring center and

is today.

the Crimson Chronicle, the student online newspaper.

“Without her support or backing, there wouldn’t be a Crimson Chronicle today,” said Jessica (Cox) Koehn, G’05, the first Chronicle editor. “She really took that responsibility on

“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it,” she said of her time at Friends.

“It’s a wonderful way to end a career.”

After she retires, she looks forward to taking some time off and volunteering at her church.

Dr. Bill Wunder, professor of business and director of the

her shoulders and led the way.”

After she retires, Reimer plans to spend time with her six

executive MBA program, started his career in the military and

grandchildren and travel with her husband and friends.

eventually moved to higher education. He has a passion for

Dr. Marvis Lary serves as the dean of the College of

humanitarian service and served as president of Lions Club

Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS). Since Dr. Lary’s arrival, CAPS has undergone a curriculum review, updated the degree completion programs and Program for Adult College Education (PACE), and set up the first adult student scholarship at Friends University. Her goal was to start a

TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS TO CANADA The Alumni Office is pleased to let you know that we’re offering another trip for our alumni to travel with Friends University!

We will be following the Singing Quakers student choir as they tour up-state New York, Ontario and Quebec in May 2011. (This trip is open to anyone who would like to attend.)

International.

After retirement, he plans to continue his volunteer work.

He is grateful for the time he could spend at Friends University.

“It’s the most beautiful campus there is anywhere,” he said.

“Coming to Friends is one of the best things I’ve ever done.”

STUDENT NEWS CONTRIBUTED BY HANNAH PAULS, FRESHMAN The November 2009 issue of the English Journal featured literary “two cow” jokes written by junior Aaron Pauls. The jokes mimic “two cow” stories used to explain economic systems (an example for fascism: You have two cows. The government takes them both, hires you to take care of them and sells you the milk.) Pauls’ jokes highlight famous authors and novels (his example for “My Fair Lady”: You have two cows. When they come home, you can tell where they’ve been in the pasture by their moo.)

Junior Aaron Gurley was a Truman Scholarship Finalist, an honor attained by only 200 of the approximately 700 applicants. This scholarship is awarded to college juniors who are pursuing a career in public service, have demonstrated strong leadership skills and are willing to commit to working in public service for three of their first seven years after completing college. Gurley plans to attend graduate school and work for an organization

Details are being finalized with Choral Director Dr. Mark Bartel.

More information will be provided via the monthly Alumni Association e-newsletter, Friends Flash!, at www.friends.edu/ friends-flash.

that advocates human rights.

Stephanie Giberson, Ryan Alvarado, Taylor Hoppock and Adam Klausmeyer represented the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team at a regional competition in Dallas March 30. The team won rookie of the year and second runner-up.

Visit www.friends.edu/academics/among-friends for more faculty, staff and student accomplishments.

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COLLABORATION BENEFITS FRIENDS UNIVERSITY, NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

BY JAMI FRANTZ At such a nervous time, with school districts across the state dealing with budget reductions, Friends University’s Spanish program is offering something valuable.

Dr. Jerry Smartt, professor of foreign languages, spent one-third of her 2007-08 sabbatical working with the University’s undergraduate admissions office to establish a relationship with Wichita North High School and potentially increase enrollment at Friends University as an added perk.

At first, students from the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

Wichita North High School students pause on the steps of the Davis Administration Building during a campus tour April 1.

program came to the University for lunch and a tour, or lunch and a class.

Then, “it was shocking how quickly we got results,” Dr. Smartt said.

North High School students made the second largest group of the fall 2008

integral part for the conversation class,

concurrent course at the University or

Hughes-Zarzo said. The hope is to see a

earn college credit as early-admitted

class offered in spring 2011 that would

students.

accommodate the high-school schedule and allow their students to enroll in a

“They could see what University life is like,” Hughes-Zarzo said.

freshman class at Friends University.

This spring, 90 AVID students from North Friends University Spanish Instructor Megan Hughes-Zarzo, G’00, has deepened the collaboration with an open door.

Subsequently, a partnership formed allowing Friends University students to speak Spanish outside the University setting: using their Spanish in the community and getting to know the community.

Working with North students in Andrea Brant’s Spanish class assists Friends students in fulfilling communityinvolvement hours Hughes-Zarzo requires for the conversation course.

Students have also spent time at La Familia or translating at Hunter Health Clinic.

Meeting with level-three Spanish students at North has become an

Mother and Son Graduate Together FIRST IN THEIR FAMILY TO RECEIVE BACHELOR’S DEGREES

BY TATSUYA HIDANO, JUNIOR COURTESY PHOTO

visited Friends University April 1.

Phyllis and Eric Saler walked together in Friends University’s Topeka Commencement May 2, becoming the first college graduates in their family.

A single mother to Eric, Phyllis worked full- and part-time jobs for years to support her family.

Life would look more promising,

Phyllis and Eric Saler

she thought, if she had a college

As she collected information on colleges

education.

for him, she thought, “I should go to

When Eric graduated from high school, Phyllis made sure he would

college, too.”

The pair began to pursue their studies

pursue a college degree so that he

at different schools, but they joined

could support himself more easily

forces to finish at Friends University.

and with better jobs than she held.

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Children explore an inflatable playhouse at the Topeka Education Center’s Easter Egg Hunt March 27. Festivities were moved indoors due to inclement weather.

Hunting for 13,400 Pieces of Candy

BY HANNAH PAULS, FRESHMAN Easter returned to Friends University with the annual Easter Egg Hunts in Wichita and at the Topeka and Lenexa Education

Children ages 6 to 9 rush to collect plastic eggs and candy April 3 in front of the Davis Administration Building.

Centers.

More than 500 alumni, faculty, staff, students and their families enjoyed the 27th annual hunt on the Wichita campus April 3. After racing to collect 1,300 eggs and 11,000 pieces of candy strewn across the lawn, families headed to the Casado Campus Center’s McKay Gymnasium for more fun. In between zooming down the 18-foot inflatable slide and winning prizes at midway games, children colored and recharged with cookies and punch. A freewill offering was taken in exchange for pictures with the Easter Bunny, and approximately $110 was raised for Three Trees, which provides support for children grieving the loss of a loved one.

The Easter Bunny visited the Lenexa and Topeka Education Centers March 27. Lenexa’s fifth annual hunt saw approximately 40 attendees gathering 100 eggs and 700 pieces of candy, then enjoying a carnival and refreshments.

The 11th annual hunt in Topeka was attended by 75 alumni and their families. After finding 200 eggs and 1,700 pieces of candy, attendees enjoyed a carnival and refreshments.

Three children at each location found special prize eggs and won stuffed animals. The hunts are sponsored by the Alumni Association and the three alumni advisory boards.

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Children play bingo at the Lenexa Education Center’s Easter Egg Hunt March 27.

FRIENDS UNIVERSITY ELECTS NEW BOARD MEMBERS

BY GISELE MCMINIMY Marilyn Brown, LCMFT, is president of Marilyn Brown, LLC, a marriage and family counseling firm located in Overland Park, Kan. She earned a Master of Science in Family Therapy at Friends University in 1991 and a Master of Education at Newman College (now Newman University) in 1997. Brown served on the Friends

Marilyn Brown

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board from 1999-2008, including serving as treasurer from 2002-

Connection newsletter from 2005 to present. Outside of Friends

08. She also served on the Friends University Wichita Alumni Ad-

University, he has served as a board member for the Genuine In-

visory Board from 1994-99. She is married to Gary, and they have

dian Relics Society since 2009 and has served as associate editor

two children, Marisa and Jen, and two grandchildren.

of the publication Prehistoric American since 2004. He is married

Richard Fitzgerald of Oklahoma City serves as adjunct professor at Southern Nazarene University. He earned his bachelor’s degree in health with a minor in biology in 1970 from Friends

to Connie, FS’68. They have two children, John and Shelley, and two grandchildren.

Michael Wilson retired as president of Air Capitol Plating in

University. In 1974, he earned a master’s degree in education ad-

Wichita. He earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial arts and

ministration and supervision at Wichita State University. Fitzgerald

business from Friends University in 1967. Wilson previously

retired in 2004 from Merrill Lynch as a financial advisor. He served

served on the Friends University Board of Trustees from 1999 to

on the Friends Wichita Alumni Advisory Board from 2006 to the

2008. He is married to Natalie, and they have three children, Paul,

present and has served as a class agent for the 1970’s Campus

Bruce, G’95, and Susan, and two grandchildren.

Spiritual Formation Guides New Institute

BY RACHEL KEELEY, SENIOR, AND KATE BOSSERMAN The Apprentice Institute strives to

A $1 million gift has created Friends

Dr. Smith, who has written a series of

promote spiritual formation with three

spiritual formation books about life,

aims: an undergraduate degree, minis-

God and community that are included in

with putting our ideas about God to the

try to churches and global relationships.

the curriculum.

test,” said Dr. Jim Smith, Apprentice

These arenas overlap to create a con-

Institute director.

tinuous circle of spiritual formation.

University’s Apprentice Institute.

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“The spiritual formation path begins

“As we study and discover the truth through Scripture, we

“In churches, we train future leaders,” Fox explains. “Those leaders will encounter students wanting to learn

Kara Yuza will study Christian spiritual formation this fall and feels the degree program will help her in her future pursuits.

“My passion and goals in life include

more about Christian formation. The

drawing people to Christ and helping

as truly good and

students will then contribute to the

them see how he is working in their

beautiful.”

field and meet people they can serve

lives,” Yuza said. “My hope with this

with. The Apprentice Institute provides

program is to articulate my skills and

education, a network and resources.”

learn more ways to develop my pas-

come to know God

Dr. Smith and Assistant Director

Dr. Jim Smith

CJ Fox used the anonymous gift to launch the Apprentice Institute in October 2009.

“It is called the Apprentice Institute because Christ-followers are essentially apprentices, or disciples, of Jesus,” Dr. Smith said.

sions. By developing my own spiritual

The Degree The undergraduate degree program allows students to minor or double major in Christian spiritual formation.

“We’re excited about preparing

relationship with Christ, I am better equipped to lead and assist others.”

Another student is majoring in business and inquired about a second degree in religion. While studying

students to impact the world,” said

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COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES EXPANDED

BY RACHEL KEELEY, SENIOR Friends University hosted four

smaller ceremonies, we would ensure

commencement ceremonies this year:

enough seating for everyone wanting to

one in Lenexa, one in Topeka and two in

celebrate their graduate’s achievement.”

The Graduate School ceremony in the

Wichita.

The University previously hosted three

morning incorporated hooding and was

hooding ceremonies at the Wichita

followed by a reception. The afternoon

campus and one commencement

ceremony celebrated undergraduates in

ceremony at the Kansas Coliseum in

the College of Business, Arts, Sciences

Wichita in addition to hooding ceremonies

and Education and the College of Adult

and receptions for Lenexa and Topeka

and Professional Studies.

Education Center graduates.

“The Coliseum closed in early 2010,

New this year, the Lenexa and Topeka events were expanded into full

so we had to find a new location for

commencement ceremonies. Both took

commencement,” said Heidi Hoskinson,

place May 2: the Lenexa ceremony at

associate vice president of Academic

the Doubletree Hotel in the morning and

Affairs and University Registrar.

the Topeka ceremony at the Capitol Plaza

The University hosted two ceremonies at Hartman Arena in Wichita May 8.

“Hartman Arena is smaller than the

Hotel in the afternoon.

“This was a wonderful change for our Education Center students,” Hoskinson

Coliseum. In order to accommodate

said. “Family and friends could attend a

6,000-plus attendees, we decided to

ceremony in their area instead of having

separate the graduate and undergraduate

to travel to Wichita.”

ceremonies,” Hoskinson said. “With two

Ann Youssef walks in the May 8 undergraduate commencement ceremony at Hartman Arena. Combined, nearly 75 percent of graduates (798 of 1,076) walked the stage at the four ceremonies.

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The RELATIONSHIPS Dr. Smith and Fox are creating learning experiences outside the classroom.

“Our vision for the degree includes hands-on ministry locally

The MINISTRY

and internationally,” Fox said.

“A lot of churches struggle with defining Christian

Dr. Smith will travel to Chicago and Brazil by the end of

formation, and we want to serve this need,” Fox said.

the year to help establish more relationships and networking

“We exist to contribute to spiritual formation in churches

In his travels, Dr. Smith hopes to provide the Apprentice

those churches right now,” Dr. Smith said. “We want to focus

Institute’s three aims ample ways to overlap.

on developing the mind, heart and soul of a person.”

The Apprentice Institute reaches out to churches, pastors and Christian leaders with training and resources for more effective discipleship.

“We’re happy to take training programs to the community,” retreats on the Friends University campus.”

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For more information, please contact CJ Fox at 316-2955519 or at foxchr@friends.edu.

Fox said. “Or we can host conferences, workshops and

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Fine Arts News COMPILED BY HANNAH PAULS, FRESHMAN The Art Department hosted the fifth annual Art Challenge March 5, drawing more than 340 students

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from 13 area high schools. Students brought artwork for

Friends University jazz groups are relentless in the pursuit of

judging, attended guest artist lectures and participated

musical perfection. University jazz groups have traveled across

in on-site art challenges. The event also allowed students

the United States and the world throughout the year, performing

interested in attending Friends University a chance for

at festivals, competitions and concerts. And despite taking top

their artwork to be evaluated for a scholarship.

honors in competitions, they continue to work toward the next

André Thomas, G’73, was the guest conductor and clinician for Choral Connections March 30. His piece “Walk the Streets of Gold” was performed at the concert by the Choral Union with high school choirs.

The Division of Fine Arts held awards ceremonies March 31 and April 22 for current and prospective scholarship recipients, respectively. Numerous areas of

performance.

Under the direction of Lisa Hittle, the Friends University Soulstice jazz combo performed April 15-17 at the University of Northern Colorado/Greeley Jazz Festival in Greeley, Colo. The festival is non-competitive and features more than 275 college, high school and middle school jazz groups as well as well known jazz artists.

Hittle said her expectations for jazz festivals and competitions

achievement were recognized and receptions accompanied

are fairly basic. “We hope to represent Friends University well,

the ceremonies.

get some good educational feedback for the group, and hear

The Division of Fine Arts dedicated two harpsichords April 18 in a concert featuring Dr. James Knight, assistant professor of piano, and other Fine Arts faculty. The concert was followed by a reception. The instruments were crafted

by Willis Overholt, and funds for the acquisition were provided by an anonymous donor.

some great jazz,” she said.

Hittle has been impressed with the jazz students’ performances in recent years. In 2009 Soulstice won the award for the most outstanding college jazz combo at the University of North Texas Jazz Festival in Addison, Texas, where they competed against groups from 14 states and Canada.

“The Soulstice group members have been wonderful ambassadors for Friends University over the past four years,” she said. “They not only won this competition, but they have played hundreds of events in the Wichita community and across the state of Kansas.

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They have brought a great deal of visibility to Friends.”

Steve Bartkoski, a 1998 graduate of Friends University, returned to Friends this spring to play at the Casado Jazz Night March 24 and saw first-hand how much the program has grown.

“It is very special to see how far the jazz program at Friends has come in the 15 years since I was playing in the band,” Bart-

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koski said. “Lisa has developed the program into something very special and along the way created a culture of excellence.”

This summer, Soulstice and Jazz Ensemble I travelled to

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France to perform at the Orleans Jazz Festival June 15-23. Orleans is one of Wichita’s sister cities, and the trip was organized

by Wichita Area Sister Cities.

Other summer jazz performances included Friends University

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Jazz Ensemble 1 and Soulstice headlining Jazz on the Plaza at the Wichita River Festival May 13 and kicking off the Thursday Summer Concerts on Bradley Fair Plaza June 3.

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FALCONS MAKE NATIONAL APPEARANCES

BY SARA ORNELAS

BY SARA ORNELAS

Matt Kennedy, head coach for

The Falcons made history at the 2010 Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC)

women’s track and field, was

Championship Track and Field Meet in May. Not only did the women win the KCAC

named the Kansas Collegiate

title for the first time in Friends University’s history, but they also broke Southwestern

Athletic Conference (KCAC)

College’s 17-year winning streak.

Outdoor Track and Field Coach of

Additionally, the men placed second at the meet, which was the best finish ever for the men’s track and field team.

the Year.

In a year that presented many challenges, the Friends University men’s golf team missed approximately three weeks of practice and had two tournaments canceled due to weather. The

“We were capable of scoring in every single event,” said Brad Peterson, head men’s track coach. “Injuries caused us a lot of problems at the conference meet, but we still had an outstanding season with 15 women and men competing at nationals.”

Peterson said the team is already setting its sights on a stronger season next year.

“Although I am proud of how we performed this year for the most part, we are not satisfied as we have our sights set on a conference championship next year and sending even more people to nationals.”

Falcons placed sixth as a team

The track team was not the only Falcons at

in the KCAC Championship

nationals this spring. The men’s basketball team

Tournament at the Buffalo Dunes

also won the KCAC Championship Tournament in

Golf Course in Garden City.

March, earning a berth in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division II

The Falcon softball team

National Tournament in Branson, Mo.

entered the KCAC Postseason

Unfortunately, the team fell to Bethel College of

Tournament as the No. 2 seed.

Mishawaka, Ind., in the opening round.

Friends University advanced

Nevertheless, Head Basketball Coach Dale

to the quarterfinals, but lost to

Faber is proud of the team’s performance.

Bethany College in the double-

“Winning the league and tournament titles

elimination tournament. The Falcons climbed their way back into

in the same season was the reward of the hard

the championship game against

work that all the squad put forth,” Faber said. “We

Ottawa University, but the Braves

stayed together and just kept taking steps and

were too much as they defeated the Falcons 3-1. Friends finished the season 14-2 in the KCAC and 29-12 overall.

Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dale Faber saw his 100th career win Nov. 24 at home against Central Christian College.

Junior Chris Jackson shoots during the Feb. 11 home game against Bethel College. The Falcons defeated the Threshers 65-51.

with those steps we were able to attain the goal that we set.”

Faber said part of the team’s success was due to outstanding performances from Romar Jones, who was voted player of the year for the

conference, and Chris Jackson, who was an unanimous All-Conference First Team selection.

“These awards are special, but I believe both of these young men recognize that these awards are also a reflection of their teammates. We were blessed by having a team that did not worry about individual recognition, but rather were only concerned about the success of our team,” Faber said.

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The women’s track and field team finished first at the 2010 Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship Meet May 1 at Ottawa University.

off-site

Faculty Receive Top MFT Awards

BY TATSUYA HIDANO, JUNIOR, AND KATE BOSSERMAN The Kansas and Missouri marriage and

the advancement of marriage and family

family therapy associations recently be-

therapy in Kansas. I was truly surprised

stowed their top honors on two Friends

and humbled by this recognition.”

University faculty members.

Dr. Chris Habben received the Kansas

Dr. Tim Nelson received the Distinguished Service Award from the Mis-

Association of Marriage and Family Ther-

souri Association of Marriage and Family

apy’s Award for Service to the Profes-

Therapy in April. The award is given

sion at the annual spring conference in

annually to individuals who have made

March. The award recognizes leadership

noteworthy contributions to the field.

in moving the profession forward and

Dr. Nelson came to Friends University

Dr. Chris Habben and Dr. Tim Nelson “Having not one, but two Friends University faculty members selected for

further establishing it as a vital contribu-

in 2005 and is also an associate profes-

recognition speaks volumes about the

tion to the mental health professions.

sor of marriage and family therapy at the

quality of their work,” said Lisa Swaney,

Lenexa Education Center.

Lenexa Education Center director.

Dr. Habben joined the University in 2001. He serves as associate professor

He hopes marriage and family therapy

“Friends University and the Lenexa Edu-

and associate program director of mar-

will be recognized as an equal among

cation Center are extremely proud of Dr.

riage and family therapy at the Lenexa

mental health professions. He empha-

Habben and Dr. Nelson. They contribute

Education Center.

sizes to students the importance of un-

in significant ways to our students, staff

derstanding their own value systems so

and community. Their professionalism

they can have compassion for others.

and community service to the field of

“It was immensely touching to me to be recognized by KAMFT for my involvement in the organization,” Dr. Habben

“I am very sensitive to issues of justice

marriage and family therapy is remark-

said. “There are so many people who

and mercy,” Dr. Nelson said. “I believe

able. They are incredible role models for

have made significant contributions to

we are called to be vigilant to these areas.”

the graduate students that they educate.”

off-site

ACCOUNTING DEGREE CREATES OPPORTUNITY

BY ASHLEY BERGNER, SENIOR Through a special internship, Nichol

government accounting and spent two weeks in Austin, Texas,

hopes to turn into a career.

training on the VA accounting system.

Nardozzi finished the accounting

She said the experience has challenged her and taught her how

degree completion program at the

to succeed in a fast-paced, detail-oriented work environment. She

Friends University Topeka Education

would eventually like to become an assistant financial officer or a

Center in 2009 and is now an intern

chief financial officer with the VA.

with the Veterans Affairs Administration.

Nichol Nardozzi, G’09

Through the internship, Nardozzi has learned more about

Nardozzi has discovered a passion she

Nardozzi’s time at Friends University helped prepare her for the

She will finish the two-year experience

internship. “It showed me what I was able to accomplish when

in June 2011 and will be guaranteed a

I put my mind to something and also gave me the confidence to

position in the VA.

dream higher and know that those dreams will come true,” she

“It is wonderful to have such an amazing opportunity to work

said.

for such an amazing organization that provides care and support to our nation’s veterans,” Nardozzi said. “I think the internship has made my career.”

Alumni Key: G’__ = Associate or Bachelor’s Degree Graduation Year; M’__ = Master’s Degree Graduation Year; FS’__ = Former Student, Last Year Attended

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COURTESY PHOTOS

African children peek at visitors. “Sheets are often used as walls for make-shift shelters when visitors arrive,” said Stacy Shipman, M’00, though this time the wall was made of banana-tree leaves.

Faith Grows Stronger for Alumni Overseas

By Brian Whepley

Drawn overseas to Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Peru, India and elsewhere around the globe, Friends University graduates find opportunities to serve and see the world and change it for the better.

They discovered that the world changed them for the better as well.

Liz Wine, G’04, is a licensed master social worker and worked as a therapist at a Wichita school. Last August, she became a missionary teacher at the African Jungle Christian School in Kigali, Rwanda.

“I wasn’t expecting to be going to Africa, but God called me here through a series of dreams and events,” Wine said.

She heard about the school through her church, University Friends, and knew that another Friends University alumna, Michelle Carpenter, G’97, had taught there. The school, 15 children in a range of grades, is a home-school cooperative for missionaries’ children.

“The really neat thing is that by teaching missionaries’ kids we’re releasing parents to do their work,” Wine said. “A few years ago there were very few schooling options here.”

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an, M’00, a stalk of sugar Josephina gave Stacy Shipm t. Every morning, the cane as a going away presen the village road and jump young girl would run down accompany Shipman from into Shipman’s arms then theology in the village. “I class to class as she taught s h [the sugar cane], but wa had no idea what to do wit e som Shipman said. “Later, thrilled by it nonetheless,” ” ck. an after-lunch sna of our hosts prepared it as

Stacy Shipman, M’00, a native of El Dorado, graduated from the Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy (MSFT) program. For as long as she can remember, she wanted to work overseas, encouraged by an expatriate aunt and uncle. She first went to Tanzania to teach theology at a seminary and fell in love with life in East Africa.

Upon returning to the U.S. in 2006, she knew she wanted to go back. In August 2007, Shipman ventured to Kampala to teach at the International School of Uganda, an international baccalaureate program with students from 70 nations. She

Matt Snyder, G’ 07, and two children in Canc hamana, Peru, a local farming community.

World Race teammates: Becky Miller, Matt Snyder, Sarah Flynn and Caroline Crawford.

started the school’s special education program, a rarity in that country, but also taught international baccalaureate English, supervised a counselor and served as a school photographer.

She will come back to the States in July to pursue a doctorate in education, poverty and social justice at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Ky. After that, she would like to again work overseas, possibly with the U.S Department of State’s Office of Overseas Schools or the U.S. Agency for International Development.

“They say that once you’ve drank the waters of the Nile you belong here and will always return,” Shipman said. “Well, I think I nearly drank half the Nile when I rafted it, so I hope it’s true because this place will always be a part of me. I’ll always be grateful to Africa for forcing me to see myself and to have to strive through hell to become a better version than when I arrived.”

“One of the hardest tasks is to allow every person the fullness of humanity.”

— Stacy Shipman, M’00

COURTESY PHOTOS

Matt Snyder, G’07, never thought much about doing a mission until his last year at Friends University. He told Dr. Stan Harstine, associate professor of religion, that he wanted to attend seminary and focus on mission. “Definitely a voice of wisdom,” Snyder said of Dr. Harstine kindly suggesting that maybe he should do a mission before studying them. That led to Snyder doing The World Race, an 11-month, 11-nation mission trip, in 2008. He returned home with a deeper faith, a better idea of who he is and a job with Adventures in Missions, which runs The World Race.

“I don’t know what plow my hands will be on but I know what field I want to be in.”

— Matt Snyder, G’07

“It was one of the most intense and transforming experiences of my life.

I’m a completely different person now than when I left for The World Race. One of my friends came up to me and said, ‘I don’t know who you are but I like you better,’” Snyder said.

“Before the Race, I was timid and quiet and shy. I was selfish and prideful and thought I had it all together. People look to me as a leader now, and that’s strange. It’s interesting how God has pulled so much of my real identity out of me.”

These alumni say Friends University provided them knowledge and tools they use in the field.

During his race, Snyder drew on his New Testament studies when asked to teach the Bible to 80 Peruvian pastors, ones who shared their in-the-trenches knowledge with the young missionary.

While getting her liberal studies degree, Wine took a number of education courses that helped her plan students’ work.

“Those classes were part of God’s plan,” she said. “And the liberal arts education gave me a good world view.”

In the Marriage and Family Therapy program, Shipman learned a holistic worldview that sees the individual as well as the whole. “It teaches the therapist how to see themselves within the system and how to use their personhood to bring about change,” she said.

“This has guided me in the classroom as well as living in Africa,” Shipman said. “It’s taught me to be curious about the Ugandan way of doing things rather than judgmental.”

On her classroom bulletin board in Uganda is something Friends University professors Dr. Steven Rathbun and Dr. Dan

ile Milking a goat wh in rm fa to g helpin ru.

Canchamana, Pe Leading worship at the first ever World Race Awakening Conference in Brasov, Romania.

Teaching during an Easter service in Iquitos, Pe ru.

Working on a shelter in Tambo de Mora, Peru.

“Matt Matt” on the way to minis tr y in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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Liz Wine, G’04, (second from rig ht) and the Evan team in Rwanda gelical .

School pause for a silly photo Students of the African Jungle Christian ond from right) teaches while on a field trip. Liz Wine, G’04, (sec nda. missionaries’ children in Rwa

Friends Mission

Lord stressed: “You cannot not communicate. Everything is communication.”

“My MSFT degree from Friends has shaped me continually almost every day since I stepped through the door of the first class in 1998. Other programs have prepared me for work. My degree from Friends prepared me for life,” Shipman said.

Snyder works in marketing and mobilization for Georgiabased Adventures in Mission (AIM).

“I help people get up from the sofa and out into the field,” he said. Recently he helped train teams, 132 people in all, who start their World Races in June and July. AIM encourages staff to lead mission trips, which took Snyder to Guatemala and Romania last year. To ensure that money goes to missions instead of overhead, Snyder and other employees must raise their own salaries.

His trips exposed him to human trafficking — the forced use of children and adults for sex or labor — and that has made him committed to ending the practice. He is sure that in some way he will work in missions: “I don’t know what plow my hands will be on but I know what field I want to be in.”

Wine will return to Kansas this summer and become a resident director at Bethel College. She will return with a wider world view and, at 27, the realization that God’s plan is always better than her own.

“I wasn’t expecting to be going to Africa, but God called me here.”

— Liz Wine, G’04

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“I have a deeper respect for other cultures,” she said. “It’s really cemented in my mind that I’m a global citizen and not just an American. It’s given me an appreciation for missions and what missionaries do. … Even though the challenges are hard, the growing is worth the hard times.”

Several years in Africa planted many memories for Shipman.

In Tanzania, she helped a priest-monk-doctor amputate an infected finger. She was chased by chimpanzees in Uganda and a hippo in Botswana. She dined and sailed with ambassadors and met the president’s wife. In a rural village, strangers shared eggs — “their protein source for a week” — and a lesson.

“I can easily afford tray upon tray of eggs, but to refuse is an offense,” Shipman said. “One of the hardest tasks is to allow every person the fullness of humanity.”

As to others who would venture abroad, “I would tell them to just GO!” But first, drawing a parallel from a tenet she learned at Friends University, that you must be at peace with your family and yourself before counseling others, travelers must “come to peace with their own country.”

“Come to peace with home first,” Shipman said. “And then, when you travel, the world will be yours.”

Editor’s note: Stacy, Matt and Liz are happy to share more about their work. For more information about life in Uganda or becoming an international teacher, e-mail Stacy at stacyshipman@ gmail.com; supporting Matt and The World Race, e-mail him at matthew.la.snyder@gmail.com; or life in Rwanda, e-mail Liz at lizwine@gmail.com.

COLLEGE news campus profile

Teamwork and Emphasis on Academics Build Strong Athletic Department

BY SARA ORNELAS Joe Zimmerman is committed to the success of his student-ath-

“Today we have coaches who work together and understand

letes far beyond their stats and achievements on the playing field.

the collaborative effort will carry their programs and our depart-

“We help students understand that their participation in

ment, as well as the student-athletes, to desired outcomes,”

sports is only a small part of the bigger picture of their life,” said

Zimmerman said. “Our coaches do a tremendous job of working

Zimmerman, Athletic Director. “We place a great deal of empha-

and guiding our young adults.”

sis on the activity and success of students’ lives — not just their work or effort on the court or field.”

In his seven years as athletic director, Zimmerman has created an environment of accountability for himself, his staff and his students, setting goals and implementing student-athlete participation target numbers for each program.

“I am of the belief that we are all accountable in some way, shape or form. For student-athletes to understand accountability, the coaches need to be held accountable to goals, guidelines and objectives,” Zimmerman said.

As part of those objectives, the Friends University coaching

Head Football Coach Monty Lewis said that the success of the department, not just an individual athletic program, is critical to Friends University. He believes the lessons athletes learn on the field should carry over to their everyday lives.

“Every coach within the department truly cares about the other teams and programs,” Lewis said. “I believe it comes down to this: If the score is being kept, then we want Friends to win; but it does go much deeper than just winning.”

This collaborative effort goes beyond the coaching staff. Recently, the softball team assisted with a track and field meet.

“We could not have hosted this event without the efforts of

staff is expected to work together toward the success of each

Head Softball Coach Tony Segovia and his 20-plus athletes,”

program, not just their own.

said Matt Kennedy, head coach of the women’s track and field team. “All the coaches here have a genuine concern for each other and successes of each program. Successful seasons not only reflect well on that team, but on the whole athletic department.”

2010 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES Friends University inducted five athletes and one coach into the Athletic Hall of Fame Feb. 11.

The department’s teamwork and accountability is especially emphasized in the student-athletes’ academic performances, Zimmerman said.

“We work to help students understand that if they take care of business in the classroom, be accountable to their academic and personal responsibilities, then participation in sport will be successful,” he said.

The emphasis on academics has led Friends University’s student-athletes to produce some of the highest GPAs in the conference. More than 55 percent of the University’s athletes earn a 3.0 or higher GPA and 35 of those were named Academic All-Americans for 2009-10 — the best record in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

Kennedy said coaches work with University professors to make

Pictured left to right: Children Chris May and Ashley Swart, and widow Patti (May) Brunner (fifth from left) accept the posthumous honor on behalf of Gerald “Jerry” May, G’75, honored for football; Ivan Diggs, G’82, honored for football, basketball, baseball and track; Amy James-Felker, G’99, honored for basketball; Doug Stewart, G’75, honored for football; Jerry Joy, honored as coach 1969-75, athletic director, head football coach and head baseball coach; and Larry Becker, G’76, honored for football.

sure athletes are putting forth their best effort in the classroom.

“They understand their classroom responsibilities are the number-one priority,” Kennedy said. “That responsibility and accountability allows for student-athletes’ growth and maturity.”

Lewis said athletes work as a team in the classroom, as well as on the field. Coaches keep track of a team’s combined GPA. Lewis is proud of the football team’s 3.017 average.

“We monitor our athletes and do everything possible to sustain their motivation,” Lewis said.

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Friends University

Homecoming Octob e r 2, 2010 Pancake Breakfast Time TBA — McKay Gymnasium in the Casado Campus Center Enjoy a breakfast of pancakes cooked and hosted by the Concert Choir for $5 per person. Proceeds benefit the Concert Choir. For more information, call the Fine Arts office at 316-295-5537.

Class Reunions 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Davis Administration Building, 2nd floor The classes of 1950, ’60, ’70, ’80, ’85, ’90 and ’00 will reunite, reconnect and relive old memories. Check-in begins at noon on the second floor of the Davis Administration Building, with a formal program at 1 p.m. in Alumni Auditorium on the third floor. Enjoy snacks while reminiscing with classmates. Your class photo will be taken, and campus tours will be offered.

5:30 p.m. — Garvey Practice Field Satisfy your post-parade hunger with hamburgers and hot dogs at the Block Party. Sit under the big tent or bring your blanket and enjoy dinner on the lawn. Also included in the Block Party festivities are the free carnival, Bubble Man, face painting, Freddy tattoos and coloring contest (see page 21). Stop by the Alumni Association hospitality tent to sign up for door prizes. Winners will be announced at halftime of the football game.

National Anthem Performance Choral alumni are invited to sing the national anthem before the Homecoming football game. Join the 30-minute rehearsal at 4:30 p.m. in the Riney Fine Arts Center, room C-6. For more information or to sign up, contact Concert Choir Director Rolaine Hether-

Parade

ington at 316-655-2261 or e-mail hetherington@friends.edu.

5 p.m. — University Avenue and Hiram Street Enjoy the annual parade as it marches down University Avenue from Fern Street to Hiram Street, then along Kellogg Drive to the Garvey Practice Field. Gather with the parade announcer and judges at University and Hiram to enjoy colorful floats decked out in a “Homecoming 2010. Remember when …” theme. Students will vie for the judges’ ribbon during this Homecoming tradition.

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Falcon Football 7 p.m. — Adair-Austin Stadium Cheer on the Falcons as they battle the Bethel College Threshers. The first 100 fans through the gate will receive a free spirit gift courtesy of the Alumni Association. Stop by the Alumni As-

sociation hospitality tent to sign-up for door prizes. Winners will

All proceeds benefit the Friends University Legacy Scholarship

be announced at halftime of the football game. Homecoming

fund, and bricks will be placed in the Circle of Friends Plaza be-

Royalty crowning will also be at halftime. Game tickets are $5 for

fore the Oct. 2 class reunions. Contact the Alumni Office for more

adults, $2 for students and senior citizens, free for children 12

information on contributing to your class brick or purchasing a

and younger and students with a Friends University ID. Or clip the

personalized brick to be placed in the Circle of Friends Plaza.

coupon on this page to get two tickets for the price of one.

Motorcyclists, Classic Car Drivers Wanted Looking for a way to get more mileage out of your motorcycle or classic car while making some special memories at Friends University? Then we want you in this year’s Homecoming parade! All participants will receive a Homecoming Tshirt to wear in the parade.

For more information or to

2 For 1 Present this coupon at the Friends University

Homecoming football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, and receive two tickets for the price of one.

Adults: $5, Students and Senior Citizens: $2, 12 and younger: Free

sign up, please contact the Alumni Office.

Contribute to Your Class Reunion Brick

Hom ecom i ng We e k Activiti es

Falcon Soccer

Knowing that not all alumni from the classes of 1950, ’60, ’70, ’80,

6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28 —

’85, ’90 and ’00 may be able to attend reunions Oct. 2, we invite

Adair-Austin Stadium

you to show your Falcon pride by contributing to your class’ en-

Cheer on the women’s and men’s soccer

graved reunion brick to be placed in the Dr. Katherine Pennington

teams as they battle York College. Game tickets

Circle of Friends Plaza on the Wichita campus.

are $5 for adults, $2 for students and senior

Normally, individual bricks may be purchased starting at $50.

citizens, free for children 12 and younger and

However, the Alumni Office is offering a “Class of ___” brick in

students with a Friends University ID.

the amount of your reunion year. For example, if you graduated in 1950, your donation toward a “Class of 1950” brick is only $19.50; for the class of 2000, your donation for a “Class of 2000” brick is only $20.00.

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HOMEcoming

20 percent off c loth i ng an d Fr i e n ds U n ive rsity spi r it ite ms!

Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010 Visit the Friends University Bookstore during special hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the lower level of the Casado Campus Center. Visit the Bookstore booth during the Block Party. Valid Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, only. Must present coupon.

Discount does not apply to textbooks or software.

Falcon Volleyball 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28 — Garvey P.E. Center The junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams will challenge the Bethel College Threshers. Game tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for students and senior citizens, free for children 12 and younger and students with a Friends University ID.

Drama Production 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 through Sunday, Oct. 3 — Alumni Auditorium The fall drama production will showcase the talent of the University’s Fine Arts students and is sure to please all audiences. Contact the Fine Arts Box Office at 316-295-5677 for ticket prices.

Falcon Volleyball

Falcon Soccer

5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 —

6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1 —

Garvey P.E. Center

Adair-Austin Stadium

The junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams will challenge the

Cheer on the women’s and men’s soccer

McPherson College Bulldogs. Game tickets are $5 for adults, $2

teams as they battle Southwestern

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

College. Game tickets are $5 for

and students with a Friends University ID.

adults, $2 for students and

Jazz and Strings Concert 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 — Sebits Auditorium Instrumental music lovers will enjoy this combination concert, filled with a wide variety of music selections. Contact the Fine Arts Box Office at 316-295-5677 for ticket prices.

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senior citizens, free for children 12 and younger and students with a Friends University ID.

Coloring Contest Color Freddy and bring this page to the Block Party for a chance to win a $25 Toys ‘R’ Us gift certificate. Two certificates will be awarded, one each for 0- to 5-year-olds and 6- to 10-year-olds. A coloring table will also be available at the Block Party. Feel free to make copies as needed. _________________________________________________________ Child’s Name

Age

_______________________________________________________ Parent’s Name

______________________________________________________ Address

____________________________________________________ City/State/Zip

________________________________________________ Phone

_______________________________________________ E-mail

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CLASS notes memorials An increasing number of people wanting to memorialize or honor friends and loved ones do so in the form of contributions to Friends University. Families of those memorialized or honored receive an appropriate notice of the contribution, and the names of the donors are listed here. The following contributions were received between Sept. 1, 2009, and April 1, 2010. Contributions received after April 1 will be included in the next issue.

Meredith and Mable Cromer Scholarship — In Memory of Meredith and Mable Cromer Gary and Linda Crawford Football Program — In Honor of Tim Rozzell College Fanz Scholarship Fund Friends Annual Fund — In Memory of Belinda Bach Belinda Bach Memorial Foundation Friends Annual Fund — In Memory of Anthony F. Rossitto Jr. Gerald and Marilyn L. Davis Friends Annual Fund — In Memory of Donna F. Vausbinder Charles H. Vausbinder Garvey Law Endowed Scholarship — In Memory of Willard W. Garvey and In Honor of June Arunga, Dr. Vernon Smith and Dr. Dixie Madden Garvey Kansas Foundation General Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund — In Memory of Donna Lee Nickerson Mary A. Mergen Mary Grimes Pilosi Earl and Shirley Varney Jeff L. and Virginia L. Bierig General Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund — In Memory of Essie Platt Dorothea J. Bean C.G. and Susamma Chacko Joan Mortimer Cline Wayne and Sandra Howdeshell Holly C. Hulburt David and Elizabeth McDonald 22

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Kirk Hinshaw Memorial Scholarship — In Memory of Kirk Hinshaw Galen and Cordelia Hinshaw Landscaping Fund — In Memory of Jim and Margaret Wray Joseph D. Wray M. Duane and L. Lois Marler Memorial Scholarship — In Memory of L. Lois Marler Chuck and Jan Hadley Renee Farha Hahn Ronald and Verna Marler Della M. Matthies David and Elizabeth McDonald Benny and Earlene Mevey John Scott and Doris Stogsdill Scott

Gary and Barbara Lofstead Walter and Bonnie Lohrentz Michaela Luethye Johnny and Connie McPherson Linda A. Pullum Elvin and Judith Rainer Eric L. Roof Christine Scott Carol Shirk Shawn and Heather Stewart Richard and Elizabeth Taylor Roger and Amber Teske Erin Tombaugh Britt and Diana Weiser & Family Jack and Marilyn Wolf Allen V. Wolfe Roger and Mary Zwemke

in memory “In Memory” passages with more details were submitted by family or friends. Information received after April 1 will be included in the next issue.

We reserve the right to edit as space

Singing Quakers Fund — In memory of Esther Deines Ella Deines

allows.

Singing Quakers Fund — In memory of John L. Scott Norma Ackeret Mark and Christina Allen Pam Baker Glennis V. Bell Larry and Kathy Brayton Sue Brower Mike and Chelle Carter Lyman and Gayle Covey Robert and Marilyn Dale Jerome Dinoff Bryan Foreman Shayn Guillemette Geneva Hall Mark and Elizabeth Hodges Lester L. and R. Kay Hole Olivia D. Jacobs Claudia M. Jimenez Mr. and Mrs. Keith E. Koontz

Herbert J. Baehr, G’40, died Dec. 23, 2009.

Thelma E. (Hodson) Achelpohl, G’35, died Sept. 20, 2009.

Patty (Staunton) Hadley Baker, G’47, died Feb. 26, 2010. She had a diverse career, including teaching, textbook publishing, holding various positions in communications and advertising, owning a freelance agency and writing a newspaper column. She is survived by one sister, one daughter, one daughter-in-law and many nieces and nephews.

Stanley E. “Bud” Benson, FS’52, died Feb. 12, 2010.

Gerald L. Bonnesen, G’96, died May 26, 2009.

Norma L. (Ireland) Bradley, FS’58, died Jan. 13, 2010.

special friend

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ESSIE PLATT BY RACHEL KEELEY, SENIOR Student. Teacher. Dorm Mother.

Friend.

Professor Emeritus Essie Platt filled these roles and more in her life and time at Friends University.

Platt possessed a passion for learning and reading that lasted until the last weeks before the Lord called her home Nov. 30, 2009, at the age of 98.

She earned a bachelor of arts degree from Friends University in 1937, followed by a master of arts from the University of Colorado. She served as an English and secretarial science professor from 1947 to 1976. She loved English, and her family and friends took notice.

“She read constantly — at least two books a week,” said family friend Arthur Binford, G’55. She couldn’t live without reading.”

Platt’s mark on Friends University continued as dorm mother from 1949 to 1959 in East Hall (Minden Hall), a

Margaret “Peggy” (Watkins) Bremmer, G’54, died Oct. 1, 2009. She taught early childhood development, education and basic home management economics at Friends University from 1956 to 1960. She was mentored by, and ran the Early Childhood Center with, home economics instructor Margaret Raines, G’26. She is survived by husband Mark, two sons and two grandsons.

Gladwin W. Chaffin, G’40, died Nov. 28, 2009.

women’s residence hall at the time. She traveled overseas with the University many times. Spanish professor and friend Dr. Jerry Smartt remembers Platt’s love of traveling.

“Essie was such a good sport and a wonderful traveler,” Dr. Smartt said. “She was a total delight: funny, fun, curious, daring. We loved having her on those early study trips. Her students really loved her and she felt the same way. Such a gentle, caring soul.”

Platt shared her alma mater with sister Myrtle (Platt) Lynch Olmstead, FS’40, nieces Anita (Lynch) Viterise, G’72, and Doris (Lynch) Nordyke, FS’70, and nephew Dr. Daryl Lynch, G’77.

“Essie dearly loved her college,” said friend Elizabeth (Cope) McDonald. “She was a quiet caring person, and she would feel very honored to know that people were contributing to her beloved university in her honor.”

A memorial fund has been established to continue Platt’s legacy of learning. Contributions to the General Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund — In Memory of Essie Platt may be sent to the University Relations Office.

Roberta Alice Dellenbaugh, G’64, died Dec. 11, 2009.

Dennis Michael “Mike” Laudick, G’09, died Jan. 30, 2010.

Andy L. Eastin, G’92/M’94, died July 15, 2009.

Stacia “Stacie” Lowrie, FS’09, died April 3, 2010. She owned the Wild West Hair Saloon in Dodge City. She is survived by her mother, one sister, three brothers, two nieces and one great-nephew.

Matt Theran Embrey, M’99, died Oct. 2, 2009.

Mary Margaret (Lanier) Hamlin, G’43, died Oct. 11, 2009.

Bervin Lee Hand, FS’55, died July 24, 2009.

Bruce E. Curry, G’54, died Jan. 22, 2010. He was a math and science teacher and did a little farming on the side. He is survived by wife Lila, G’54, three daughters, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Virgil G. Hinshaw, G’42, died Dec. 16, 2009. He was a retired equipment engineer for Aerospace Boeing and a World War II Army veteran. He is survived by wife Eleanor, one son, one daughter, two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Donald Dale Daugherty, M’89, died Feb. 16, 2010.

Irene Pearl (Kenneck) Johnson, G’39, died Nov 2, 2009.

Aletha (Sterling) Mauck, G’31, died March 22, 2010.

Clark Alan Minton, FS’63, died Nov. 27, 2009.

Donna Lee Nickerson, G’54, died Oct. 6, 2009. She was a retired professor of library at Manhattanville College in New York. She is survived by one nephew, one niece and two great-nieces.

Myrtle J. (Platt) Lynch Olmstead, FS’40, died Feb. 9, 2010.

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special friend

PAUL BROWN Paul R. Brown, G’38, died April 19, 2010, at the age of 95. Paul was a true champion of the University, as mentioned in Dr. Green’s article on page two.

Paul was a member of the Singing Quakers, participated in athletics, served as sophomore-class president and graduated with a degree in economics.

“I was one of the timid country boys who experienced such personal friendship and guidance from a devoted group of faculty and counselors at Friends University,” Brown wrote in 1976. “My life was enriched by the experience, and I feel I have had a better, more compassionate understanding of people as a result.”

But Paul’s relationship with the University started long before he attended. His grandfather, Nathan Brown, was a member of the original Board of Trustees and served as one of the founders of the University. Later, Paul’s father Frank served on the board. Paul joined the board in 1948 and served almost continuously until his death, including 10 years as chairman, nine years as vice chair and as emeritus since 1985.

During a lifetime with Friends University, Paul served on the 50th anniversary planning committee, presided over the One Hundred Club, headed the Living Endowment Campaign, was named Distinguished Alumni in 1967, received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in 1977, and was a member of the President’s Club and Heritage Society.

When Paul and wife Annabeth (Pollock), FS’39, were honored with the Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award in 1998, former University President Dr. Richard Felix wrote that Paul was a genuine friend who equipped “a number of presidents as they began their tenures;” was a “tireless encourager” to faculty, staff, students and alumni with his “time, energies and financial resources;” and in perhaps his “greatest gift to Friends University,” Paul “enabled others to practice their gifts well.”

Paul worked at just one company, starting the day after he graduated from Friends University. Then known as Swope-Brady Inc., he later became senior partner and the business was renamed Paul R. Brown and Associates in 1968 (and later Reed, Brown and Associates). The firm offered real estate sales, management and appraisal.

He was president of the Wichita Board of Realtors and Kansas Chapter of American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers. Paul received Member of the Appraisal Institute (MAI) designation following completion of real estate appraisal courses at Stanford University and the University of Georgia.

He attended Harvard University in 1943 for Naval supply training and served in World War II in the Navy Supply Corps — including one year in Guam.

He was a member of the Wichita Downtown Kiwanis, Chamber of Commerce and University Friends Church, in addition to serving on various boards.

Paul is survived by daughters Pam Barnhart, FS’65, and husband Gary; Paula Stephens, G’69, and husband William, G’65; four grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.

A memorial fund has been established in Paul’s honor, benefiting the College of Business Fund. Contributions may be sent to the University Relations Office.

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Gaylon K. Pankratz, FS’59, died Aug. 5, 2009.

Glenda Mae (Garner) Pointer, FS’53, died Nov. 20, 2009.

Lester E. Rose, FS’36, died Nov. 21, 2009.

The Rev. Harold Norman Smisor, G’55, died Nov. 23, 2009. He began pastoring in 1959 and served many churches, his last charge was Mill Spring Methodist.

He is survived by wife June, three sons, two step-sons, five step-daughters, 26 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Helen Louise (Bowles) Sommers, G’48, died March 23, 2009.

Dr. Carl Oscar Tompkins, G’48, died July 18, 2009.

Donna F. (Pennick) Vausbinder, G’58, died Oct. 19, 2009.

marriages Molly Donham, G’09, and Adam Obermueller, G’06, were married June 20, 2009. She is a designer at Pioneer Balloon and he is the lead programmer at TkFast. They reside in Wichita.

Daniel Kontz, G’06, and Kendra Renee Stonebraker were married Oct. 17, 2009. He is a production control manager at Swift-Cor Aerospace and she works at Fidelity Bank. They reside in Goddard, Kan. Rachel Salvo, G’07, and Steven Cyboron were married Oct. 3, 2009.

She is an eighth-grade English teacher at La Vista Junior High. They reside in Council Bluff, Iowa.

Ellie Wright, G’08, and Justin Moser, were married May 15, 2009. She is a librarian’s assistant at Rockwell Library and he majoring in religion/ philosophy and math at Friends University. They reside in Wichita.

baby falcons To Holly (Wolverton) Balman, G’01, and husband Jason, FS’04, a baby girl, Bayley Lynne, born Nov. 24, 2009. She was welcomed home by big brother Bradan.

To Michelle (Cranmer) Dalbom, G’05, and husband Andy, a baby girl, Ruby Katharine, born March 5, 2010. She was welcomed home by big brother Ira. To Rochelle (Tregellas) Fouts, G’95/ M’01, and husband Dr. Shawn, a baby boy, Jackson Cooper, born Sept. 9, 2009.

To Melissa (Corfman) Green, G’03, and husband Tad, the adoption of a baby boy, Bo Daniel, born May 5, 2008.

To Jeff Heller, G’90, a baby boy, Jonathan, born April 2, 2009.

To Melissa (Loiacono) Knoeber, G’02, and husband Dale, a baby girl, Lauryn Kay, born Oct. 30, 2009.

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To Sara (Emerson) Shaffer, G’01, and husband R. Ryan, G’03, a baby girl, Ashlyn G., born Dec. 30, 2009.

To Maria D. (Prieto) Soldevilla, G’03, and husband Roy, a baby girl, Esther Mia, born Sept. 19, 2009.

To Andi (Moore) Stipp, G’02/M’07, and husband Travis, G’06, twin babies, Creighton Wyatt and Victoria Reese, born Jan. 30, 2010. They were welcomed home by big sisters Hannah and Ashlynn.

To Heather (Jenkins) Swinger, G’98, and husband Chad, a baby girl, Lillie Grace, born Oct. 16, 2009. She was welcomed home by sisters Courtney and Addison, and big brother Ethan.

To Michelle (McCool) Wilson, G’92, and husband Rick, a baby girl, Abigail Grace, born Nov. 25, 2009. She was welcomed home by big brother Ian.

To Will Worosylla, G’96, and wife Yvonne, a baby boy, Alecsander William, born Jan. 29, 2010. He was welcomed home by big sisters Franque and Fiona.

class notes

1950s

Ernie Miller, G’57, and wife Dolores celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2009. He is a retired school librarian and volunteers in the library at Benninghoven Elementary School in Shawnee, Kan.

1960s

Dr. James “Jim” Day, G’69, received the 2010 Eldon Zimbelman Award of Excellence from the Kansas Wrestling Officials Association (KWOA) for meritorious service to the sports and children of Kansas. He has officiated for 30 years, served as president of the KWOA, served as floor manager for the 4A state tournament for 5 years and was a coach in his early years of teaching.

Geneva Gracey, FS’62, received a plaque for more than 30 years of support of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, was named to the Langston University Hall of Fame and was recognized for more than 30 years of support of the Kansas African American Museum. Her husband and daughter are deceased.

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Dr. Melvin Zandler, G’60, and wife Shirlee celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 11, 2009.

Dr. Zandler also reached his 50th year of membership in the American Chemical Society and his 43rd year as a professor of chemistry at Wichita State University.

1970s

Steve Eubank, G’73, was inducted into the Kansas Music Educators Association Hall of Fame this year.

The award honors musicianship of the highest order and recognizes exemplary musical and teaching accomplishments. It is reserved for career educators with at least 30 years of service. He has been a vocal music teacher since 1973, with the majority of his tenure at Topeka High School.

Dr. Darrel Ray, G’72, wrote “The God Virus,” currently in its third printing.

Arden G. Sanders, G’74, is teaching Bible translation as part of the master’s program at the Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics in Dallas.

1980s

Margie McClendon Dunn, FS’89, is writing non-fiction and children’s books for deaf, blind and disabled children.

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Steve Wilbur, G’86, is a managing broker and part owner of United Country Real Estate and Auction located in Wichita’s Old Town district.

His wife, Deanna (Allen), G’83, works at Westlink Christian Church.

1990s

Laura (Anthony) Bergquist, M’90, was musical director for the world premier of the musical “Daddy Long Legs” by Tony Award winning director John Caird and Tony Award nominated composer Paul Gordon. She is also on the music staff at the Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City.

Janay Blome, G’91, is a counselor at Ottawa High School and is helping implement the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program. The program focuses on college-readiness and getting more students to enroll in and graduate from college.

Crystal Gorges-Grimes, G’95, is a physician’s assistant at Via Christi Hospital and has two-year-old twins — one boy and one girl.

Derek Holmes, G’93, is assistant principal, activities director and head varsity girls basketball coach at Concordia High School. The girls basketball team won the 2008-09 4A State Championship and finished with a perfect 26-0 season.

Judy (Long) Lardenois, G’98, was disabled after a 1999 car crash and got married in 2006.

Derrick Saraceni, FS’96, completed his first half-marathon in November.

He placed 777 out of 1,400 runners with a time of 2:29:24.7.

“The Sea at Mughain,” a young adult historical fantasy novel written by Jennifer Sparlin, G’93, was released in February by Sam’s Dot Publishing.

Heather (Jenkins) Swinger, G’98, is an art teacher at Campus High School in Haysville, Kan., and is serving as district co-chair for the fine arts department.

Matt Van Boening, G’88/G’94, welcomed grandson Zane Doyle Burgin Feb. 9, 2010.

2000s

Damion Adams, G’09, works for KochGlitsch LP, is a personal fitness trainer, motivational speaker and member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Brooke (Bennett) Aziere, J.D., G’00, has been named partner with Foulston Siefkin LLP in the Wichita office.

Michelle Burdine, G’03, is care coordinator for Always Best Care Senior Services in Johnson County.

She held a grand opening for the franchise in December.

Dwain Diehl, G’08, was promoted to detective by the Wichita Police Department. He was also appointed to the Human Trafficking Advisory Board by the Kansas Attorney General.

Ashleigh (Shilling) Greene, G’04/M’06, received the KAMFT Service to Kansas Families Award at the annual spring conference for the Kansas Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Board of Directors. This award is given to a professional who shows an awareness of the specific needs of their client population as demonstrated through accommodation of clinical practices, involvement in communitywide programming, or advocacy of public policy and legislation.

JOIN THE SINGING QUAKERS ALUMNI CHOIR ANNUAL CONCERT NOV. 13 The Singing Quakers Alumni Choir announces “A Concert of Choral Classics” scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 1958 N. Webb Road in Wichita.

The concert, directed by Dr. Cecil J. Riney, will feature guest composer Dr. Dan Forrest, head of the department of Music Theory and Technology in the School of Fine Arts and Communication at Bob Jones University. Tracy Resseguie, G’90, will be guest conductor.

Monday evening rehearsals begin at 7 p.m. Sept. 13 in the Riney Fine Arts Center. Former Singing Quakers are encouraged to contact Dr. Riney at 316-6342260 or cjrvlr@aol.com to participate.

Concert tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors (60 and over).

Tickets will be available in October through the Fine Arts Office or by calling 316-295-5677. Tickets may also be purchased at the door (cash and check only).

Lisa Henshall, G’04, has launched The Cooking Classroom, an online cooking school.

Stacey Hodges, M’06, was elected secretary of the Kansas Association for Marriage and Family Therapists.

She is employed in forensic services at the Johnson County Mental Health Center and serves on the Alumni Association Board of Directors for the University of Central Missouri.

Jaida (Kidney) Mosier, M’08, received the new professional award from the Kansas Association for Marriage and Family Therapists. The award recognizes a person demonstrating the critical qualities necessary for successfully making the transition from student into their new professional role as a clinician.

Daniel Kontz, G’06, was promoted to production control manager at SwiftCor Aerospace.

Richard Reeve, M’08, has been selected to serve as the Scout Executive/CEO of the Concho Valley Council for the Boy Scouts of America.

Maria D. (Prieto) Soldevilla, G’03, was promoted to sales representative II in August 2009 at Daiichi Sankyo Inc.

faculty/staff notes Dr. Mark Bartel, assistant professor of music and director of choral music, received his doctorate of musical arts in conducting from the Eastman School of Music in December. In addition, he conducted the South Central Kansas Music Educator’s High School Women’s Honor Choir Dec. 5 and was guest conductor of the Metroplex Children’s Choir Jan. 30-31 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas. The Singing Quakers performed under his direction on their annual tour in Western Kansas high schools and churches in March.

Dr. Connie Corbett-Whittier, assistant professor of English, presented “Challenges Adult Students Face” in February at the 2010 Innovations in Career Technical Education Conference sponsored by the Kansas Board of Regents and the Kansas State Department of Education.

Dr. Sharon Eicher, associate professor of economics, presented “Corruption in International Business” to the Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants and the International Management Accountants Chapter of Wichita in November.

Dr. Jason Ferguson, assistant professor of computer information systems and director of the computer information systems program, has been appointed director of the master of management information systems program.

Dr. Dona Gibson, G’72, professor of education and psychology, chair of the Division of Arts, Education and Science, and program director of Master of Arts in Teaching, presented “Encouraging Equity and Social Justice: Assisting Teachers to Celebrate All Learners” at the annual meeting of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education in February in Atlanta, Ga. Dr. Rick Gibson, professor of education, also attended.

Margaret Hammond died Oct. 5, 2009.

She was retired from Friends University’s admissions department. She is survived by three children, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Lisa Hittle, director of jazz, was a clinician for the Washburn Jazz Festival.

SOULstice performed under her direction at the Kansas Music Educators Association conference. Jazz Ensemble I performed under her direction at the “Death by Chocolate” event, was

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the headliner for Cajun Night at the Wichita River Festival, performed for the Bradley Fair Summer Concert Series and traveled to France June 15-23.

Anna Jeter, organ adjunct faculty member, toured Europe during the summer of 2009 taking master classes, playing and hearing performances on many great cathedral organs in the Netherlands, Notre Dame in Paris, a music festival in St. Albans, England, as well as Oxford and Cambridge.

Shirley Harrison Meissner, G’78/M’06, adjunct faculty member for the master of arts in teaching program, attended the 16th annual Space Exploration Educators Conference in February at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.

In addition, she completed 25 years of teaching at The Independent School in Wichita in May as the school celebrated its 30th year.

“Storage Issues: Poems 1988-2008,” the first book of poems by Suzanne Miller, adjunct faculty member for English and composition, was released in April. The book includes a cover note by Dr. Darcy Zabel, associate vice-president of Academic Affairs and professor of English.

Eight students attended the National Association for Campus Activities central region conference under the leadership of Gary Rapp, director of campus life, and Jennifer Randolph, assistant director of campus life.

Student graphic artists won three firstplace awards in various categories.

Jennifer Randolph, assistant director of campus life, is serving on the 2010 National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) central region conference program committee. She is also helping plan and implement the

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summer NACA Student Government Institute July 15-18 in Washington, D.C.

director for the State Council of the Society of Human Resource Management.

Dr. Mary Shepard, adjunct faculty member in art, was one of thirty international scholars invited to a discussion seminar April 12 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York about the early 15th-century manuscript, “The Belles Heures of Jean, Duke of Berry.”

Matt Welch, assistant football coach and defensive coordinator, was named the 2009 Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Assistant Football Coach of the Year for the second time, and was a finalist for the 2009 American Football Coaches Association National Assistant Football Coach of the Year award.

Megan Skaggs, Topeka Education Center program representative, and husband Willie started the foundation MJ’s Memories in memory of their son Michael Joseph who passed away in August due to a rare birth defect.

The foundation is part of Project Sweet Peas and donates care packages to families with a baby in neonatal intensive care units.

Kathy Slemp, director and assistant professor of human resource management, has been elected to a two-year term as workforce readiness

Dr. Darcy Zabel, associate vice president of Academic Affairs and professor of English, has two articles included in a two-volume collection of primary texts with scholarly commentary, “The History of Feminist Thought.” The articles, about speeches made by Sharifa Hamid Ali and Anna Julia Cooper, include a biography, contextual information and analysis of each woman’s part in shaping the history of feminist thought, and the text of their speeches.

mother and son c o n t i n u e d f r o m p a g e 7 They chose Friends because of the reputation and flexibility of the degree programs. More attention to each student in small classes also helped, Phyllis said.

Receiving his accounting degree, Eric is now looking for an opportunity in his field. After attaining her long-awaited goal, a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management and Leadership, Phyllis hopes to get involved in human services and serve others.

friends annual FUND NINETY-SIX PERCENT INDICATED THEY WOULD RATHER TALK TO A CURRENT STUDENT THAN A TELEMARKETER.

Students More Popular than Telemarketers for Phonathon

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

Thursday, March 11, marked the end of our second annual on-campus Phonathon campaign. For the second year in a row, all fundraising calls made on behalf of the annual fund were made by actual Friends University students.

We have received several positive comments from alumni, donors and friends of the University that affirm our decision to bring the calling program to campus.

Another affirming point came from an online survey conducted by the University Relations office covering many different topics, including fundraising, alumni and communications. One question asked if the respondent would rather receive a fundraising call from a Friends University student or a professional telemarketing representative (like we have used in the past). The overwhelming majority, nearly 96 percent of those responding to the survey, indicated they would rather talk to a current student than a telemarketer.

One of the main differences between our student callers and telemarketers is that the telemarketer is likely trained to get a result from the call and then get off the phone as quickly as possible so they can make another call. Our students, however, are actually encouraged to talk to our donors and potential donors. It was not uncommon for our callers to spend several minutes on the phone as alumni share stories of when they lived on campus.

Many of these calls did not even result in pledges, which is perfectly fine because we want you, and other alumni and friends of the University, to know that you are important to us whether you are a donor or not. We hope you were able to visit with one of our student callers this year and we look forward to visiting with you during the next Phonathon!

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ONE PARTICIPANT SAID: “THIS WAS AN INCREDIBLE EVENT. THE STUDENT AT OUR TABLE WAS VERY GRACIOUS ABOUT ACCEPTING HIS SCHOLARSHIP AND REALIZED THAT THIS EVENT WAS HELPING HIS EDUCATION.”

By Nancy Hinten, Director of Planned Giving

First-ever Great Conversation!

Raises Funds for Presidential Scholars

PHOTO BY STEVE RASMUSSEN

Subdued lighting, elegantly appointed tables and soft jazz at the Wichita Scottish Rite harkened us back to the early 20th century for Friends University’s first Great Conversation!

The inaugural event March 9 brought community members together to engage in conversation on numerous topics while raising funds for Presidential Scholarships.

With conversations ranging from international travel to biogenetic research,

Conversation moderator Bonnie Bing, fashion editor at The Wichita Eagle Eagle, led a table in discussing “Wardrobe on a Budget” at Great Conversation! March 9.

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approximately 200 participants were engaged and energized from the moment they entered the room until they departed. Conversations lingered, many beyond being dismissed because there was even more to say after 60 to 70 minutes of discussion.

Some may think we were a little crazy to attempt a new fundraising event during these times of economic difficulty, but when you have such a great format with top-notch moderators and a community interested in having thoughtful conversation, it has little chance of failure.

Instead of providing a blow-by-blow description of the evening, I think the participants say it best: “Great event! Beautiful location and delicious food, especially the chocolates!”

“This was an incredible event. I was excited to see the great turnout for an event like this. I hope you continue this event.

It was really good to have the scholarship recipients there, too. The student at our table was very gracious about accepting his scholarship and realized that this event was helping his education.”

“The moderator’s passion showed — he was excellent, engaging and entertaining.”

“I thought the topics were pretty great!

I assume some topics were more in demand than others, but I was quite impressed with the quantity and range of selections.”

“I was thoroughly pleased with the interesting people at our table and the level of involvement in the discussion was very high. It was a fabulous event and I was thrilled to be able to attend. In these times when most institutions are cutting back, I really appreciate your forward thinking and willingness to invest in the community.”

Thank you to our community of friends who supported this endeavor, and we look forward to our next Great Conversation! March 8, 2011! In fact, if you are interested in serving on next year’s planning committee, we will be gathering in August to begin planning. Call me at

PHOTO BY ROMAN RODRIGUEZ, SENIOR

East Hall residents on the secondfloor, unheated sleeping porch as pictured in the 1949 Talisman Yearbook.

Yearbook.

Residents of North Hall relax on the front steps, circa 1903.

Then and Now HOME SWEET HOME: ON-CAMPUS LIVING

Students Natalie Swanner, G’10, Courtney Pitts and Aaron Gurley spend time together in a Friends Village living room in 2009.

Since Garfield University opened in 1887 (in the current Davis Administration Building), students have found their residence in the shadow of the clock tower.

South Hall was the first on-campus residence hall, originally part of Garfield University and then re-opening in 1898 when Friends University was founded. In the early 1900s, students paid no more than $3.75 per week to live in the hall which housed 25 bedrooms, a parlor, dining room and kitchen.

North Hall opened in 1922, followed by East Hall (unofficially known as Minden Hall) in 1930, and the Elizabeth Fry and John Woolman Residence Halls in 1958.

Janay (Dunham) Blome, G’91, remembers living in Fry Hall for three years starting in 1987. Safety and convenience were two reasons she chose to live on campus. Studying and working as a student trainer for athletics consumed much of her time, but living on campus created a lot of memories.

Blome remembers sunbathing on the “east deck” (the roof of an entryway) by crawling through a second floor window.

In 1966, the Married Students’ Apartments, later called Hackney Apartments then Falcon Flats, provided a “friendly atmosphere” for married couples according to Rick Fitzgerald, G’70.

He and his wife, Connie (Brown) Fitzgerald, FS’68, lived there in 1969 and 1970. A one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment was $75 per month and included all utilities except telephone.

Rick recalls the residents opened their homes for each other.

When food was low, he and Connie walked the hall, looking through windows at what others were cooking, then asked if neighbors had enough to go around. In turn, the Fitzgeralds invited others to share meals.

“Because I was there all the time, I think I got to know people

better,” said Fitzgerald.

Clayton Deckinger, G’90, who lived in a campus house from 1986 to 1990, shares the same sentiments.

“The campus life allowed me the luxury to spend more time building friendships with other students,” Deckinger said.

Deckinger’s house, which stood where Green Residence Hall stands now, was frequently open to other students. He says the “experience to live with friends made the college and campus life that much better.”

Today, students living on campus share many of these same experiences and build friendships in a fun and exciting community. Fry Hall and Woolman Hall have been replaced by Green Hall, the 180-resident facility that was recognized by the Wichita Chamber of Commerce for its visually appealing landscape and architecture, and its visibility to the general public.

After Green Hall opened in 2004, Friends University continued to expand on-campus housing by opening Falcon Glenn in 2006 and the J.R. and Gertrude Smith Apartments in 2009.

These new facilities joined 11 campus houses, Friends Village and Falcon Flats.

Most facilities are home-like including carpeting, blinds, a full kitchen, free laundry, and private or semi-private rooms. Friends University also provides more than basic utilities; high-speed internet, cable and recycling are available to most residents. All oncampus housing is accompanied with a meal plan at the recently renovated Casado Dining Hall.

Jordan Friesen, a current student, said living in Green Hall allows him to get to know people and be part of the community.

He is “right where everything is at” and the Office of Community and Residential Development provides many free events.

By ROMAN RODRIGUEZ, SENIOR

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Mark Your Calendars for These Upcoming

Friends University Events . . .

July 19, 2010

Fourth-annual Topeka PACE Scholarship Golf Tournament Shawnee Country Club – Topeka

Sept. 11, 2010

Alumni Appreciation Tailgate Wichita Campus

Sept. 11, 2010 Hundreds of Wichita-area middle- and high-school students made history Feb. 26 on the Friends University campus. After 20 years at Wichita State University, Friends University hosted History Day. The national competition draws students with exhibits, research papers, historical dramas, Web sites and documentaries. Students who won the competition at Friends University advanced to the national competition. The University hosted the event with help from USD 259 teachers and the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum.

Family of the Year Award Presentation Wichita Campus

Oct. 2, 2010

Reunions for Traditional Undergraduate Classes of 1950, ’60, ’70, ’80, ’85, ’90 and ’00 Wichita Campus

Oct. 2, 2010

Homecoming Parade, Block Party and Carnival Wichita Campus

Oct. 22, 2010

Alumni Art Show Dessert Reception

Oct. 23, 2010

Falcon Football Reunion for 1960s and 1970s Alumni Athletes Wichita Campus

Oct. 28, 2010

Kansas City Alumni Mixer Location TBD

Oct. 29, 2010 Athletic Hall of Fame Nominations Due

Nov. 13, 2010

Singing Quakers Alumni Choir Concert Eastminster Presbyterian Church

March 8, 2011 Great Conversation!

Wichita Scottish Rite

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 1339 Wichita, Kansas

University Relations Office 2100 W. University Ave. Wichita, Kansas 67213 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED