Marylhurst Unlimited - Fall 2016 by Marylhurst University

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FALL 2016

In This Issue Perpetuating the Legacy of the Sisters Bridging the Gap Donor Recognition

Marylhurst University Trustees Board Chair Scott Bolton ‘02 Secretary-Treasurer Kristin Stathis William Barr Sr. Mary Breiling, SNJM ’93 Stephen Brown Rebecca DeCesaro Roswitha Frawley, SNJM ‘68 Judie Hammerstad Jane M. Hibbard, SNJM ‘69 Sr. Carol Higgins, SNJM ’11 Sue Hildick Greg Hogensen Kathleen Kee Diana Pierce Knox ‘73 Andrew MacRitchie Brenda Meltebeke Kirk Mouser ‘12 Vicki Nakashima Soo Pak Martin Ringle Sam W. Shoen Tim Stempel Chip Terhune Lynda Thompson, SNJM ‘65 Victor Vasquez Stephen P. Zimmer

A letter from the President Dear alumni and friends of Marylhurst, It’s hard to believe it’s been just over two years since I arrived at Marylhurst. I’m happy to report our hard work is paying off, beginning with our Master Academic Plan, approved by our Board of Trustees this summer. Already, we’re seeing results. This fall, we enrolled more new students than last fall. The numbers aren’t large – yet – but we’ve reversed the trend, and that’s a huge accomplishment. It’s taken immense effort on the part of every individual at Marylhurst, to keep focused on recruitment, retention and student success. At the heart is our goal: improving the Marylhurst experience through our commitment to ”students first” in everything we do. This winter, we’re working with a consultant on a campus master plan. The key question we want to answer: Should we bring dormitories back to Marylhurst? It would be an immense undertaking, but it may prove worthwhile. We’d love to offer student housing, especially to support distance students attending weekend classes and dual-enrolled community college students. Speaking of our community colleges, we continue to develop these partner relationships. Addressing concerns over mounting student debt, without completing a degree, is a problem we’re ideally suited to resolve. We’re positioning Marylhurst as the foremost university for more than 550,000 Oregonians who have some college, but no degree. In this issue, we feature some of our remarkable community college transfer students. Reading their inspiring stories, you’ll see exactly why closing this gap is so important. Finally, I want to thank you for your continued support – we exceeded our $50,000 Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund scholarship match last year. Because of your tremendous support, we were able to double the number of scholarships awarded! If you haven’t supported our scholarship fund in the past - now is the time! We are pleased to announce that we have secured a matching grant of $30,000 for scholarship funds – which means your gift will be doubled. Gifts like these truly change lives. We hope you’ll join us in this year’s commitment to Inspire Change. Warmly,

Melody Rose, Ph.D. President

Office of University Advancement Marylhurst University 17600 Pacific Highway PO Box 261 Marylhurst, OR 97036-0261 Phone: 503.699.6251 Toll-free: 800.634.9982

In This Issue

Rebecca Burkeen Alumni Relations Manager and Advancement Associate 503.699.6327 rburkeen@marylhurst.edu Kelly Ann Chee Editor, Marylhurst Unlimited Grants and Communications Manager 503.534.4059 kachee@marylhurst.edu

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Alexia Halen Advancement Officer 503.699.6301 ahalen@marylhurst.edu

On the Cover: Lamps light the dawn outside of Clark Commons at the south end of the building.

4 Short Features In the News, Chorale wins awards in Ireland, MBA Program’s 25th anniversary and more… 12 Alumni Spotlight - LaVerne Bagley Brown ’51 Perpetuating the Legacy of the Sisters 15 Bridging the Gap Community College Partnerships 18 Donor Recognition We are so THANKFUL for our Marylhurst supporters!

Sandy Pittenger Office & Donor Stewardship Manager 503.699.6251 spittenger@marylhurst.edu Nicola A. Sysyn Vice President for University Advancement 503.699.6309 nsysyn@marylhurst.edu Contributing Writers Rebecca Burkeen Kelly Ann Chee Karen Pederson Magazine Design Side x Side Creative

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IN THE NEWS Update from the Provost: Master Academic Planning

all in the academic world is a time of new beginnings. Students and faculty arrive back on campus excited and regenerated for the work ahead. This year for Convocation, we invited faculty and staff to plant bulbs around the campus with us. Sometime this spring, we can expect to turn into campus and be greeted by white tulips. The work of planting is an apt metaphor for the work we accomplished at Marylhurst over the past year. We completed a Master Academic Plan (MAP) that was approved by the Board on June 6, 2016. The MAP sets forth a vision for the university that builds on our traditions of academic excellence and the applied liberal arts, mapping out pathways for serving the whole student for life through stackable

certificates and credentialing, new degrees that serve the metropolitan region, and strengthened community college partnerships. Many initiatives coming from that process are already underway this fall! One exciting development on this front was that we received approval from the Federal government to move forward as an experimental site for partnering with non-traditional educational providers. We were one of just eight universities in the country selected and we’re thrilled to be partnering with Epicodus, a computer coding school in downtown Portland to offer a Certificate in Web and Mobile Development in 2017. We hope this is just the first step in a stackable degree pathway for students who will want to continue their educational credentials

ASH CROW

Marylhurst University at the White House

In August 2016, the U.S. Department of Education announced the selection of Marylhurst University as one of only eight academic institutions in the nation to participate in the first phase of EQUIP – Educational Quality Through Innovative Partnerships. Students will be able to enroll in a 27-week certificate program in Web and Mobile Development and receive federal student aid through Marylhurst’s partnership with Epicodus, a regional coding and software education provider.

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Representatives from Marylhurst University, Epicodus and Climb traveled to Washington, D.C. to attend The White House Symposium on Higher Education Innovation that Reduces Costs and Strengthens Quality on November 15. (Climb is a leading funder and evaluator of alternative education platforms, serving as an objective, thirdparty evaluator of the MarylhurstEpicodus partnership.) Participants discussed innovation that has led to greater equity and student success, including ongoing grant programs and experimental sites initiatives such as EQUIP. Team members included: Ann Marie Fallon, provost at Marylhurst University, Michael Kaiser-Nyman, founder of Epicodus and Zander Rafael, founder and CEO of Climb. Read more about the partnership and EQUIP on page 8.

with Marylhurst. Last year we also reviewed all of our undergraduate curriculum and moved to a more standard 4-credit class model. This will allow students to more easily transfer their community college coursework and to complete their degrees in a more timely fashion! We are delighted to both be able to hold tuition flat this year AND offer our continuing students a discount on their courses that had moved from 3 to 4 credits in the final stretch of their undergraduate degrees. The hard work of planting and harrowing has enabled us to plant strong opportunities into the rich fields of our beautiful campus. The new green shoots are already apparent and we look forward to welcoming the blossoms ahead.

New Advancement Officer We are pleased to introduce Alexia Halen, the new Advancement Officer for Marylhurst University. She will be working to Halen identify and solicit individual and corporate donors on behalf of Marylhurst and its programs. Halen has worked in the development field for Africa Bridge, Bright Futures Foundation and Playwrite Inc. She served as the Campaign Manager and Fundraiser for Portland City Commissioner Dan Saltzman in four election cycles and the Portland Children’s Levy. Halen received her bachelor’s degree in sociology from Miami University and a Master in Social Work from Portland State University.

New Jobs & Appointments

Chorale Trip chance to serenade the locals at Tom Barry’s pub, one of Cork’s oldest and most historic pubs. It also happened that the day they visited, the pub was celebrating the birthday of the late Tom Barry. You can listen to their moving version of traditional Irish song “The Parting Glass” at Tom Barry’s pub at http://marylhur.st/2e39RpA. Marylhurst University’s premiere choral ensemble, the Marylhurst Chamber Choir, was invited to perform and compete at the Cork International Choir Festival in Cork, Ireland this past spring. They represented the university with aplomb and the friendliness so familiar among the Marylhurst community. They won two trophies, placing third in the competition for the festival’s biggest prize, the Fleischmann Award, and were also honored with the PEACE Trophy, awarded to the choir that “best embraces the spirit of the festival, and fulfills the intentions of the P.E.A.C.E. Movement, Cork.” The Marylhurst Chamber Choir was selected out of 34 applying choirs worldwide and was the only choir selected from the United States. In addition to the competition, the Chamber Choir was also able to enjoy Ireland. This included a special day when they had a

Upcoming concert highlights December 3, 7:30 p.m. Winter Concert

Jennifer Barlow ’13 (MBA), director of health homes and care management, Children’s Home of Jefferson County, Watertown, NY Tara Campbell ’15, (English literature & writing), accepted into the highly competitive M.A. in Science Writing program at Johns Hopkins University Kevin Carlson ’10 (MBA), vice president of finance, Bay College, West campus, Michigan Amy Hines (Music therapy student) will start an internship with St. Elizabeths Hospital, an inpatient psychiatric facility in Washington, D.C. Kendra Hubbard ’08 (MBA), named to the board of directors, Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association

December 4, 2:00 p.m. Mary’s Woods Gala

Bryan Kujawa ’14 (Business & leadership), national sales manager, Kolbe Windows & Doors

December 8, 7:30 p.m. Community College Choral Invitational

Mark Matthes ’96 (MBA), Career Center director, North Dakota State University

February 25, 6:00 p.m. Choir Gala Dinner and Silent Auction

Andre Middleton ’99 (Art), Director of Equity and Digital Inclusion, Portland Community Media

March 11, 7:30 p.m. – Leonard Bernstein’s MASS, in partnership with Stumptown Stages March 12, 4:00 p.m. – Leonard Bernstein’s MASS, in partnership with Stumptown Stages

Kristin Retherford ’14 (MBA in Sustainable Business), urban development director, City of Salem, Ore. Annette Schnabel ’09 (MBA), president and chief executive officer, Perry Memorial Hospital, Princeton, Ill.

June 10, 7:30 p.m. Opera: Yeoman of the Guard

Justin Tucker ’14 (MBA), chief marketing officer, Williston Financial Group

June 11, 4:00 p.m. Opera: Yeoman of the Guard

Lindsey Zehner ’15 (MBA in Sustainable Business), associate marketing manager, 3 Badge Beverage Corporation

For more details visit: events.marylhurst.edu/events

New Faculty & Staff Karen Ann Bladergroen, Art Therapy

MBA Celebrates 25th Anniversary On October 21, Marylhurst celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) program. We were excited to celebrate the accomplishments of our alumni, students and staff, acknowledge our partners who have helped to make this program successful,

and welcome new director for the School of Business, Dr. Stuart Noble-Goodman, who arrived this past spring. We look forward to continuing the program’s legacy of graduating highly-skilled business professionals ready to lead and inspire change.

Adrian Nicolas Diaz, Admissions Rachel Bea Dixon, Career Services Lori Ann Geres, Career Services Alexia Halen, Advancement Michael Lie, Counseling & Creative Therapies Kacy McKinney, Interdsciplinary Studies Anne Joyce Tabachnick, Art Therapy Ayako Takamori, Social Sciences Maurette Margaret Tollefsen, School of Business Marina Wynton, Art & Interior Design Marylhurst Unlimited | 5

IN THE NEWS Marylhurst University was featured as one of the nation’s best colleges for working adults – and the best in Oregon – by Washington Monthly in September 2016. for the first time ever, Washington Monthly ranked the best colleges for adult learners in 2016. They measured colleges’ openness and

U.S. Department of Education Under Secretary, Ted Mitchell, announced on Tuesday, Aug. 16, that Marylhurst University and Epicodus – a regional coding and software education provider – were selected to move forward in a unique national project called – Educational Quality Through Innovative Partnerships (EQUIP). The Marylhurst and Epicodus partnership is one of only a few in the nation to be selected into phase three of development. This next phase will involve fine-tuning of the logistics of this partnership in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education before final approval is given. Marylhurst University, in partnership with Epicodus, will offer a 27-week certificate program in Web and Mobile Development – high-demand skills in our region. In

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responsiveness to adult students (e.g., ease of transfer, flexibility of programs, services for adult learners, tuition and fees). In addition, they evaluated how well adult students fared after graduation. Marylhurst University ranked 14th in the nation, and no other four-year college in

completing the program, students will not only earn a certificate with transferable college credit, but will also have access to industry employers through internship opportunities. Epicodus is a vocational school located in Portland where people from all walks of life come together to learn web and mobile development. The organization trains students in programming skills, and then helps them find work with software companies. However, Epicodus is not a regionally accredited institution and therefore students don’t have access to transferable college credit or federal financial aid, and that’s another reason for the partnership with a university. Marylhurst is accredited and can provide access to Epicodus students to these critical educational services.

Oregon topped that. Washington Monthly relied on data from the Department of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) survey, the DOE’s College Scorecard database (just released fall 2015) and key results from the College Board’s Annual Survey of Colleges.

English faculty Marian Pierce will give the keynote address at Write to Publish 2017 in Pierce February. Write to Publish began as a fundraiser and open house to inform the public about the publishing program at Portland State University and its nonprofit press, Ooligan. In 2009, Write to Publish grew into a conference with the goal of demystifying the publishing industry for emerging writers. Write to Publish provides writers’ workshops, panels, vendors and speeches by authors and industry professionals. Past years’ panelists and speakers include Ursula K. LeGuin, Chuck Palahniuk, Bernadette BakerBaughman, Betsy Amster, Todd Sattersten, Michael McGregor, Paul Collins, Fiona Kenshole, Allison Moon, Arthur Bradford and others. Kayla Byers ’16, M.S. in Food Systems & Society, presented at the International Rural Sociology Association’s annual conference in August 2016. Natalie Serber, English faculty, read from her memoir at Legacy Cancer Institute’s Healing Through the Arts on Oct. 6, 2016.

Marylhurst University concluded another successful Creative Arts Day Camp this summer. This camp for children with and without special needs is a one-week, halfday program where children have access to creative arts therapists (music, art, drama, poetry, dance/ movement). This camp also provides invaluable experience for Marylhurst music therapy majors who serve as counselors, supervised by

Caldwell

Poets and novelists from New York City, Tucson, Cincinnati and across Oregon will visit for the 2016-2017 Marylhurst Reading Series. This includes authors including Matt Hart, Darius Kazemi, Stephanie Adams-Santos, Brian Blanchfield, Danielle Deulen and Chloe Caldwell.

Studenberg

Young

Music student Jesse Studenberg and Marylhurst alum Adam Young ’16 landed big parts in Stumptown Stages’ fall 2016 production of Jekyll & Hyde, The Musical. Stumptown Stages is founded by Kirk Mouser ’12, Marylhurst MBA alum and Marylhurst trustee, who led in the role of Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde in this production.

Baker

Shell in Houston

Blake Shell, The Art Gym’s Eicholz Director and Curator, presented at the Association of Art Museum Curators Annual Meeting in Houston in May 2016. Shell’s presentation was one of six in the Curatorial Slam, short presentations that showcase dynamic work at various moments in the curatorial process.

IRINA VERICHEVA

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Stephens on Russia Today

Ric Stephens, business faculty, traveled in 2016 speaking on international urbanism, visiting Berlin, Gdynia, Moscow and Sydney, as well as Durban, South Africa and Quito, Ecuador.

We are proud of our community’s achievements, and this is just a small sampling! Discover more alumni, student, faculty and staff accomplishments, publications and projects at www.marylhurst.edu/news.

experienced professional music, art, drama, poetry, or dance/ movement therapists. Summer camp experiences for children with special needs are rare, and the feedback from campers, their families, counselors and staff has been extremely positive. It is also thanks to a generous grant from The Autzen Foundation that camp was funded and scholarships made available to campers.

Marne Coit, business faculty, published an article about legal issues around local food Coit production in the most recent edition of the Drake Journal of Agricultural Law. Dr. Laura Beer, music therapy program director, was named associate editor of the national Beer journal Music Therapy Perspectives in May 2016. An essay by Dr. David Denny on Lars von Trier’s film Meloncholia appears in the book Cinematic Cuts, published by SUNY Press in May 2016. Two articles by Dr. Sean Gillon, on social change and interdisciplinarity in research Gillon methodologies, were published in the journals Conservation Letters and Ecology and Society in spring 2016.

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Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients Five alumni were recognized at the Celebration Luncheon, held during Reunion on Saturday, October 22

Nancy Wilgenbusch Distinguished Professional Award

Service to Society Award

Honoring significant contribution and achievement in career

Sister Catherine Hertel, SSMO, ‘63

Karen Roberts Asbury, ‘73 Karen Roberts Asbury was born and raised in Hood River, Oregon. She attended Marylhurst College from 1969-1973 and graduated with a B.A. in Language Arts and Elementary Education. She later earned her Master’s Degree in Private School Administration at the University of San Francisco in 1994. She attended Lewis and Clark College and the University of Oregon to obtain first her Initial Administration License and then later her Continuing Administration License. She taught at The Madeleine School in Northeast Portland between 1973-1995 and has been the principal at St. Rose School (formerly Archbishop Howard School) since July 1995. Asbury has been married for almost 40 years and has two sons. She is also the proud grandmother of four, soon to be five, grandchildren.

Service to Society Award Honoring significant community involvement and service

Sister Barbara Raymond, SNJM, ‘65 It was a young Barbara Raymond’s experience of God’s love and unfolding understanding of personal call which led her to the SNJM congregation and ultimately formed her vision of teaching. She graduated from Marylhurst in 1966 with an Education degree. It was in 2002 that Sister Raymond joined with friend and colleague, Bridget Cooke, in the establishment of Adelante Mujeres, a non-profit organization that believes in the beauty and potential of all, and dedicates itself to the education and empowerment of Latina women and their families. Sixteen years later, this organization has served over 3,500 families and has expanded to working with Latino men as well, especially through their microenterprise and agriculture services and the Forest Grove Farmers Market. At Adelante Mujeres, the goal is to strengthen Latino families as a whole because they believe a strong community requires the inclusion of everyone.

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Honoring significant community involvement and service

Sr. Catherine Hertel was born and raised in Hillsboro, Oregon, the fourth child of Raymond and Agnes Hertel. She grew up attending Catholic church and school, including St. Mary of the Valley High. She attended Marylhurst from 1959–1963 and received a Bachelor of Music degree. She fondly remembers the many SNJM sisters who were her teachers. Sr. Hertel went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Music Education from the University of Portland and Master Degrees in Religious Education from University of San Francisco and from Fordham University. She has spent the past 53 years in ministry in various fields including teaching music for 17 years, coordinating religious education and youth ministry in Baker Diocese, serving on the leadership team of the SSMO and coordinating the ESOL program, whose mission is “to improve the lives of adult immigrants who do not speak English by teaching them reading, writing and conversation skills.” Today, the ESOL program has over 200 adult students from over 20 countries learning English and 30 volunteer teachers and assistants.

Service to Marylhurst Award Honoring the promotion of the Marylhurst mission through volunteer involvement on campus and/or as an ambassador for Marylhurst in the community.

Joan R. Whitford-Schook, ‘81 Joan R. Whitford-Schook is a proud graduate of Marylhurst University who had the interesting experience of attending the school when it was known as Marylhurst College and then returning six years later to complete her degree and graduate in 1981 from the re-invented Marylhurst University. Whitford-Schook has always believed that she was fortunate to experience both Marylhursts. It was truly a homecoming when she joined the Marylhurst University Alumni Board in 2003 and served for the next eight years. Other Marylhurst service activities included volunteering at the Annual Dinner, Women of Distinction Luncheon, donation telethons, Annual Golf Tournament, Baccalaureate Reception and graduation. Since 2012, she has been a member of the Reunion Committee which has given her the opportunity to meet and reconnect with so many alums. She is employed as a Human Resources Manager. She and her husband, Stan, reside in Washington County.

Reunion 2016: Rooted in Tradition

arylhurst was delighted to celebrate with alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends during Reunion 2016, celebrated October 2122. Faculty member Greg Crosby started off the festivities with a seminar focusing on The Power of We: How Groups Transform our Lives. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Marylhurst’s Master’s in Business Administration program was a classy affair at the Ecotrust Building in downtown Portland. Classic events including Tea with the Sisters, the Celebration Luncheon and Dessert Reception, Historical Campus Tour, Alumni Mass and new event Alumni Bash all offered a chance to visit with old friends, meet new ones, and celebrate Marylhurst. Thank you to all who attended, and for those unable to attend, we hope to see you soon! If you have suggestions for events or future programs that would be of interest, please call Alumni Relations at 503.699.6327. Planning for next year will get underway in early 2017.

Reunion 2016 Committee Col Mary J. Mayer, USAF (Ret) ‘69, Chair Rebecca Burkeen, Alumni Relations Manager Deanna Forseth ‘11* Kathleen Kaczor ‘15 Donna Jarvis ‘56* Laura Kirk ‘08

Above (L to R): Revelers raise a glass at the MBA 25th anniversary party, members of the Class of 1966 pause for a photo, and 2 alumni take a break from the bash for a selfie. Below: Trustee Scott Bolton ‘02 lauds the MBA program at its 25th anniversary party.

Joan Maiers, SNJM Julie Paynter ‘11* Connie-Marie Sanders ‘73 Susan Schilke ‘90 Carole Strawn, SNJM ’69, ‘12 Julie Stoltz ’90, ‘92 Joan Whitford-Schook ‘81* Cat Wilson ‘01* Matthew Worley ’11* *indicates honor class members

Distinguished Recent Graduate Award This award is presented to a recent graduate (within the past three years) who exemplifies academic excellence and leadership as a student and recent graduate, and a high potential for future success.

Josh Olson, ‘14 Josh Olson started his involvement with Angel Flight as a pro-bono account executive at an advertising agency in 2002. Josh fell in love with the cause and has since served in a variety of positions, including

volunteer, Director of Mission Operations, and was named executive director in May 2014. Josh holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Taylor University and an MBA with a non-profit emphasis from Marylhurst University. He is currently pursuing a private pilot’s license to follow in the footsteps of his heroes, the Angel Flight volunteer pilots.

We need your nominations! Send your nominations for all three awards (Distinguished Recent Graduates are selected by the university) Marylhurst Unlimited | 9 for 2017. Contact Rebecca Burkeen at 503.699.6327 or rburkeen@marylhurst.edu.

2016 Event Recaps The Alumni Relations team was busier than ever this past year providing events such as Pub Talks, the Alumni Welcome Event to usher in the new grads, a Charter Day celebration which included a wine tasting class and concert on the green, a Winterhawks game, a celebration for the 40th anniversary of the PLA/PLE program, and of course Reunion 2016, including the 25th anniversary of the MBA program. We had alumni volunteers working at the Scholarship Dinner and Golf Classic and a dedicated group serving on the Reunion committee. Our Facebook members increased as did participation at all events.

Winterhawks Game, Jan. 8, 2017 Marylhurst is headed back to the ice arena this January for the Portland Winterhawks game. Join us as we cheer on one of our local sports teams in action. Last year we had a great turnout so we decided to go back again. Tickets are just $20 and include seats in a reserved club level section, access to our own private banquet room, appetizers and drinks. For tickets or more info contact Becky in Alumni Relations at rburkeen@marylhurst.edu.

Pub Talks Be on the lookout for an email announcing our spring 2017 Pub Talks. These events have been very successful at providing speaking and networking opportunities for alumni. If you are interested in hosting a pub talk at your place of business or would like to be considered as a speaker, please contact Becky in Alumni Relations at rburkeen@marylhurst.edu. << March 2016 Pub Talk with Michelle Lagos

Volunteer Opportunities We are always looking for volunteers to work at our biggest events throughout the year such as the Scholarship Dinner, the Alumni Welcome Event, the Golf Classic and Reunion. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Alumni Relations. << Becky Burkeen with alumna volunteer Julie Paynter at the Scholarship Dinner

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Upcoming Events

Alumni Benefits Career Services We provide alumni in-person and online (phone, video, email) appointments for résumé and cover letter review, LinkedIn profile review, career management coaching and internships. We strongly recommend attending a workshop, webinar, or reviewing related materials prior to requesting an individual appointment.

Our LinkedIn Network Did you know we host a LinkedIn Career Network for our alumni? It’s a great way to learn about job opportunities, professional development and stay in touch with other MU alums. Visit us on Facebook! And make sure we have your current email address so you don’t miss out on upcoming events and information as sent in our monthly alumni e-news.

Access to Shoen Library Marylhurst alumni and visitors are welcome to use most resources at Shoen Library. You may borrow Shoen Library materials, use computer resources and utilize the research databases while on campus. Please note: current Marylhurst students are given priority to resources.

Hotel Discount – Hotelstorm.com Marylhurst has partnered with Hotelstorm.com to offer our alumni access to an exclusive hotel booking website. Book using this travel center and instantly save 10-55% on hotels all around the world. Access code is: MUPERKS.

SALT: Financial Management Marylhurst University has partnered with American Student Assistance (ASA), a nonprofit organization, to provide financial guidance for students and alumni.

ASA runs a free program called SALT that helps you make smart financial choices for life. You can take advantage of services to help you wisely and effectively manage debt, whether you incur it paying for your education or through personal expenses. SALT also augments the campus services we provide to help you find scholarships, internships and employment opportunities.

December 3 - Winter Concert 8 - Meet the Employer: FBI 10 - Guitar & Jazz Ensembles in Concert 10 - Michelle Ross Conversation & Catalogue Release

January 8 - Winterhawks game 25 - Meet the Employer: PGE

February 17 - Lily Afshar in Concert

March 11-12 - L eonard Bernstein’s MASS with Stumptown Stages 18 - Marylhurst University Guitar Ensemble Recital

April 26 - Scholarship Dinner 29-30 - Handmade Musical Instrument Exhibit

May 11 - M arylhurst Reading Series: Danielle Deulen & Chloe Caldwell

June 10 - Marylhurst University Guitar Ensemble Recital 10-11 - Marylhurst Opera: Yeoman of the Guard 23 - Baccalaureate Mass 24 - Commencement 2016

July & August TBA - Summer on the Green August 28 - Golf Classic 2017

This is only a sampling of events at Marylhurst! Visit events.marylhurst.edu/events for more event information.

Discounts on Seminars As an alum, you receive discounted rates on select seminars and are always welcome to attend seminars hosted by Marylhurst University. You receive discounts on Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce FORGE education luncheons, but you must call the Chamber and identify yourself as an alum before payment.

Legal Shield: Identity Theft and Pre-Paid Legal Services Protect yourself against multiple kinds of identity theft and access legal providers for a variety of situations when you need it.

Ways to Give Give online: www.marylhurst.edu/donate Call: 503.699.6251 Mail: Marylhurst University Office of University Advancement 17600 Pacific Highway (Hwy 43) PO Box 261 Marylhurst, OR 97036

Scholarships: Marylhurst Exceeds its Match

A magician entertains guests at Carnaval, our 2016 Scholarship Dinner.

KATHLEEN MURNEY

e were thrilled to exceed the $50,000 scholarship match from the Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund, raising $112,000 overall for scholarship funds that are being awarded throughout this academic year. The 2016 Scholarship Dinner was lively, and we look forward to new surprises at the 2017 Scholarship Dinner on April 26, 2017. We hope to see you there as we celebrate our students and their success, and thank all who have supported scholarships at Marylhurst! We strive hard to make Marylhurst accessible to anyone who would like attend; your gifts to scholarship funds play a tremendous role in our ability to offer our students that level of support. As we continue to raise funds for annual scholarships, we are excited to announce a generous $30,000 matching grant for new and increased gifts to the Marylhurst Annual Scholarship Fund, thanks to an anonymous donor. This means your contribution will be doubled! To make a gift, visit marylhurst.edu/donate, or contact the Office of University Advancement at giving@marylhurst. edu or 503.699.6251. Thank you for your support!

Partial gallery view from And from this distance one might never imagine that it is alive abstract painting exhibition at The Art Gym, held in early 2016.

The Art Gym/Eichholz

he Art Gym is progressing toward fulfilling its $1 million challenge grant from the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation. Awarded in 2013 to endow a full-time director/curator for The Art Gym and Belluschi Pavilion, we are entering into the second half of the challenge period, which ends November 30, 2019. To date, we have raised over $500,000. Matching funds raised have helped The Art Gym and Belluschi Pavilion enact the first few years of the Five Year Plan created in 2014. This includes milestones such as the creation of a full-time head preparator/gallery manager position, certification as Oregon’s first Working Artists and the Greater Economy (W.A.G.E.)-compliant

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organization, supporting artists with fair-wage honoraria and financial support for art materials, the launch of The Art Gym Presents video series for each exhibition, the first year of summer programming, and continuation of free admission, catalogue publications, class visitations, artist talks and gallery tours. The Art Gym is a fixture in the region’s contemporary arts community and a critical space for the region’s contemporary artists, and your gift makes an impact. To make a gift, visit www.marylhurst.edu/donate and designate your gift in support of The Art Gym. Your support is greatly appreciated!

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MEMBER PROFILE Lois Thadei ’83

ois Thadei ’83 found a home at Marylhurst after many years of challenges. An Alaskan Native Aleut, she endured separation from her family at age six, nine years in boarding school in Minnesota, reunification with her family in the ‘70s, and the establishment of a comfortable life in Ketchikan, Alaska, which was shaken again after her partner passed away eight years later. She was offered a job in Iran with a Texas-based oil company on a four-year contract, but the country collapsed and the company left her in Seattle, Washington. After enrolling at the University of Washington, and realizing a large university was not a good fit for her, a friend told her about Marylhurst, and off she went. Coming to Marylhurst, she says, was “like going home.” Not only was she grateful for the “many profound lessons that happened just in passing,” but also that the Sisters gave her “a new way of presenting myself to the world.” Thadei finished her degree in 18 months and used it as a state inter-governmental social services liaison working with 27 tribes. She brought border Indian tribes together in Oregon and Washington, got language added to be more inclusive of Federally-recognized tribes, and helped

implement health, education and alcohol prevention and rehabilitation programs and full circle canoe journeys for delivering tribal wellness. After her stint with the state, she taught Native American history and art at NW Indian College, then Linfield College. These days she’s making art and continues to share her native art practices and culture. Her artwork is on display at Stonington Gallery in Seattle and includes large copper iconic implements, small silver and copper bracelets, pendants and earrings to be used in potlatch ceremonies, as well as larger fused glass mosaics, native Aleut woven baskets, and linocuts and monotypes. A self-proclaimed “late bloomer,” she says that her years at Marylhurst were “the best years of my world.” The profound impact of the Sisters on Thadei, who “tries to surround herself with the spirit of gentleness [from the Sisters]” is why she is a member of the 1893 Legacy Society. We are grateful for her ongoing commitment and support to Marylhurst University. If you are interested in joining the 1893 Legacy Society, or have questions about our planned giving services, please call the Department of University Advancement at 503.699.6251.

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Wednesday, April 26, 2017 Clark Commons, Marylhurst University Table sponsorships* available from $1,000-$10,000 *Special offer! For table sponsorships at the $2,500 and $5,000 levels, Marylhurst will direct half of the sponsorship to scholarships If you have questions or would like to sponsor a table, call University Advancement at 503.699.6251. Marylhurst Unlimited | 13

ALUMNI IN FOCUS LaVerne Bagley Brown ’51 Perpetuating the Legacy of the Sisters

Bravery. Unwavering determination. Recognition and care of the “whole person.” Generosity of spirit. These words come to mind when describing the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, and can also be attributed to their students. LaVerne Bagley Brown ’51 is a Marylhurst alumna who has carried these lessons from the Sisters close to her heart, and she has shared them with countless others. Brown has lived a remarkable life. Her family moved to Pete’s Mountain in West Linn, Oregon in the 1930s. As one of very few black families in Oregon at the time, they faced harsh and unjust challenges. Oregon had several exclusion laws designed to prevent black families from moving to Oregon, and although they were repealed in 1952, a severely unfriendly attitude and additional legal actions barring minorities from many rights persisted in the state. The Ku Klux Klan was still active in Oregon during Brown’s childhood. Her family was threatened in 1939 when they started building a house in Portland, and Klan members delivered on those threats when they burnt the house down. Brown was 10 years old. Yet her family remained steadfast and resilient, moving to

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West Linn and refusing to let fear move them from the state. Brown persevered through her formative years, and she was the first African American woman graduate from West Linn High School. Thankfully the world she experienced at Marylhurst was far-removed from such blatant ugliness. What infuses Brown’s memories about her time as a day student at Marylhurst is the Sisters, and how they treated her as a person. “I had an absolutely wonderful time at Marylhurst,” she says. “I can never repay the nuns for the down-to-earth support they gave.” She was never treated differently than other students, and the Sisters reassured her she was welcome where and when everyone was, as there were places in town she was not, and times outside of school when she had experienced otherwise. Brown surmises it must have been challenging for the Sisters at times, but they never let on. Instead they constantly lived their values of being concerned for the well-being of everyone, without ever being conspicuous about it. The Sisters were never ones to shy away from or tackle challenging social issues such as the education of women, racial issues, labor laws, and inclusivity regardless of religion, race, socio-economic status, or any other defining features. As Sr. Joan Saalfeld, SNJM ’64, Vice President for Mission Integration, states about the Sisters and their approach to education, “education

Some of Brown’s mentors and inspirations included Sisters of the Holy Names such as (from left to right): Sr. M. Elizabeth Clare, SNJM, Sr. Catherine Mary, SNJM and Sr. Miriam Theresa, SNJM.

is about inclusion, not exclusion.” That stands true today, and was true then. The lessons of humanity the Sisters showed Brown remained with her throughout her career and civic life after she left Marylhurst. She attended the University of Denver in 1958 for her graduate studies, then transferred to Loyola University Chicago where she earned her Master of Social Work in 1960. She earned her license for Clinical Social Work in California in 1978, then one for Oregon in 1990. Her focus was social work, including adoption social work, working

Education is about inclusion, not exclusion. Sr. Joan Saalfeld, SNJM ‘64 with foster children, and their birth and adoptive families. Beyond work, Brown has also been extremely active in her community throughout the decades, including serving on the Oregon State Central Committee on Adoption, the Multnomah County Citizen Review Board, Urban League of Portland, City Club, Oregon Historical Society, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Denver University Alumni Association, Loyola University Chicago Alumni Association, Marylhurst University, Portland Opera Guild, as a tour

guide for the Irvington Historic Home Tours, Architectural Heritage Center run by the Bosco-Milligan Foundation, and as a friendly visitor to many elderly or infirm individuals. Brown also graciously offers up her time to serve as a historical resource, and has been interviewed for many publications, oral histories and magazine articles. These days, she is working on her own writings of her family history. She has extensive records, including meticulously labeled photos, letters and other documents. In sharing her family’s story, she continues to help write and preserve Oregon’s history. Most importantly, she has used her experience and education to make an impact in the lives of many others, from her black community in Oregon, to children and families navigating the complex and often emotionally-fraught process of foster care, adoption and/or reunification, to the city of Portland, to cultural pillars of Oregon, to her alma maters. Brown, as so many Marylhurst graduates do, continues to utilize her education to engage in social action for the community’s benefit. Furthermore, it is fulfilling to see that the legacy of the Sisters was alive and well 65 years ago when Brown attended, and that it carries on today. Not only in serving the underserved, but in the emphasis of the uniqueness and dignity of each person, and a focus on the whole person. It is a legacy of kindness and thoughtfulness without bravado, and one that is perpetuated through its graduates. MU

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Bridging the Gap: Community College Partnerships M

arylhurst has long been known as an innovator in higher education, seeking new solutions to meet the needs of underserved students. Since 1974 Marylhurst has focused on degree completion and transfer students, and has made a practice of strategizing to fill the gaps in higher education. Over this past year Marylhurst has been developing more intentional plans with community college partners to meet the needs of transfer students and the degree requirement of Oregonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residents. The State of Oregon is facing a looming crisis in educational degree completion. A recent report by the Lumina Foundation shows that in 2016 only 44.7% of Oregonians have attained a quality postsecondary credential(1). Moreover in 2014, 26.98% of Oregonians aged 25-64 have some college but no degree(2), which means they carry student loan debt, but no degree.

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To address these concerns Oregon has set ambitious education goals, with a target of 80% of the population achieving a community college degree, bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree or higher by 2025(3). However, Oregon ranks 47th in spending on higher education(4) and lacks the resources to meet its goals or even to achieve the 60% rate outlined as a critical benchmark by the Lumina Foundation. The strategic utilization of private institutions of higher education like Marylhurst are critical to close these gaps in educational attainment and degree completion for Oregon residents. Marylhurst is already hard at work on these initiatives, both in strengthening partnerships with community colleges and in making the transition for community college students easier at Marylhurst. Marylhurst worked all last year to convert the credit system from

Marylhurst University is on the forefront of the college completion agenda. By working closely with our community college partners, we are streamlining the transition to the university. Students win because we lower the time and cost to degree.

Melody Rose, Ph.D., President, Marylhurst University three to four credits, and this conversion was launched this fall. This major effort included department-wide curriculum redesigns, adjustments for the amount of content covered per course, consideration for non-class time course work hours required, support for current students during the transition and training for the many student support departments. The conversion is significant as our primary community college partners, Portland Community College and Clackamas Community College, have been offering fourcredit classes for nearly a decade. Moving Marylhurst from a three-credit to a four-credit format offers community college students a much more seamless experience when moving from one institution to the other. Other students benefit in big ways from this conversion. Students will be able to complete a Marylhurst degree with fewer classes and reduced time and cost; completing a 180-credit Bachelor’s degree requires 60 classes that are three credits, but only 45 classes that are four credits. A reduction in number of classes needed to finish means fewer textbooks to purchase and a chance to complete degrees faster and get back to jobs and families sooner. Marylhurst has more long-term goals for partnering with community colleges to address these educational gaps. Major initiatives include ensuring all our undergraduate degrees can be completed by anyone with an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree, identifying critical lower division courses in each degree that can be taken at community college partner institutions, completing degree pathways and curriculum changes by fall of 2018, and increasing support to students who choose to attend both Marylhurst and community college at the same time. As these plans progress, Marylhurst intends to partner with community colleges to recruit high school students,

supporting them through community college and a bachelor’s degree at Marylhurst, providing cohesive advising, enriched co-curricular experiences and career counseling throughout. This unique program leverages these intensive partnerships between the public community colleges and a private applied liberal arts institution, creating a model that can be replicated to help meet Oregon’s educational goals. There are currently no private, liberal arts institutions in Oregon solely focused on degree completion at the undergraduate level, and none that are focused on partnering with community colleges to offer strategic partnered support to students. Marylhurst has extensive experience providing programs and schedules to meet adult students where they are, including a focus on adult degree completion and one of the oldest prior learning programs in the country. As 96% of Marylhurst’s more than 500 undergraduates bring college credit with them when they arrive, providing increased support and expertise in this area is a stronghold for Marylhurst and a boon for students. In tandem, Marylhurst is also excited to work on a campus master plan to support academic programs and create more robust student services, which includes reinvigoration of dormitory spaces on campus for students. Meet two of our community college transfer students:

Joe Ballard, Clackamas Community College Joe Ballard has overcome many obstacles to get to Marylhurst. Growing up in a low-income family, in high school he struggled to take care of his mother and sister, attend school and work full-time, but couldn’t make enough money and his family was evicted from their house. He attended three high schools and as a result never took the SATs. He turned to the military for a chance to improve his life, enlisting in the United States Marine

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In the spirit of college completion, alliances between community colleges and universities are crucial. Efforts like dual admission and dual enrollment clear paths for students to obtain four-year degrees, providing a critical and creative linkage to ease a student’s move from one institution to another. Our collaboration supports students’ academic pursuits and contributes to their success.

Ballard is thankful for his rewarding college life. He’s already served as president of the Writer’s Club, a Writing Laureate, written school plays, read at reading events, met famous authors and is surrounded by many mentors. He is flourishing in his first terms at Marylhurst, majoring in English and excited to see what Marylhurst brings out of him. Ballard also helps nurture the creative endeavors of others through the Marylhurst Writer’s Club, which is open to anyone and meets every Thursday at 3 p.m. in Shoen Library.

Mark Mitsui, Ed.D., President, Portland Community College

Corps on July 9, 2011 in hopes of utilizing this pathway to access higher education. He would be the first member of his family to go to college. Then, only a few months after he enlisted, the September 11 attacks happened while he was in bootcamp. It changed everything. He served two tours in Iraq, spent many months at sea and began to lose sight of his long-term goals. “There was too much happening right in front of me that I couldn’t plan my future at all,” he said. “It wasn’t for years after I got out of the military when I started thinking about college again.” Ballard eventually made his way to Clackamas Community College where he was able to build his confidence and academic foundation. Clackamas Community College had started offering new transfer degrees to different colleges. “Marylhurst was an easy choice for me,” he says “I went and checked them all out, and Marylhurst felt like home to me.” He found the transition from Clackamas Community College to Marylhurst “easy and amazing,” and that it felt “like a well-oiled machine - communication between the two schools was easy.”

Diana Zamora, Mt. Hood Community College Diana Zamora is driven by compassion. She immigrated to the United States as a young girl with her family. Thanks to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) executive action passed in 2012, she was able to live and work in the United States legally but is not allowed to receive government financial aid. If not for the DACA, she would be an unlawful immigrant in a precarious situation. “I intend to give it my all now that I have the opportunity to make my dreams come true” she says. As a social science major, her goal is to have a career in the helping field. Throughout her life, she and her family have struggled with poverty. “I want to be able to motivate and encourage those who need it most, by helping them find the resources that will help them succeed.”

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Do you know a community college student who would thrive at Marylhurst? The Marylhurst Office of Admissions Office is ready to help! In addition, if you give the future student your name and graduation year/ anticipated graduation year, their application fee will be waived. Contact the Office of Admissions at 503.699.6268 or admissions@marylhurst.edu.

As you can see, support through scholarships helps make Marylhurst accessible to students seeking to fulfill their goals. Please consider making a donation to support scholarships today. Visit marylhurst.edu/ donate or contact the Office of University Advancement at 503.699.6251 or giving@marylhurst.edu to make a gift. We appreciate your help!

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Community college students need access to smooth transitions supporting degree completion. This partnership allows our students a high quality education experience in a time frame that meets their needs. Joanne Truesdell, Ed.D., President, Clackamas Community College

Marylhurst Scholarships for Community College Students Marylhurst created three scholarships specifically to support community college students.

Transfer Scholarship Up to $3,000 per year | Renewable each year

Zamora attended Mt. Hood Community College after high school, where she participated in various jobs and programs. She was an active volunteer for two years at her local food bank, receiving the Volunteer of the Year certificate in 2012. She also participated in two internships where she worked side-by-side with social workers and probation officers. She currently serves as a bilingual legal assistant for an immigration law office where she helps immigrants pursue legal status in the United States, including low-income victims of abuse who are seeking to gain legal status. Scholarships have significantly eased the burden of finances and have helped make attending Marylhurst possible for Zamora. In return, she strives to work hard. In particular, she appreciates the smaller class sizes and personal feel at Marylhurst. “I don’t want anyone to have to go through what my family and I have been through because of poverty,” she states. “Helping others is the driving force behind my goal here at Marylhurst.” MU

Sources (1) Lumina Foundation, A Stronger Nation 2016 Annual Report. www.strongernation.luminafoundation.org/ report/2016/#oregon (2) L umina Foundation, A Stronger Nation through Higher Education 2014 Annual Report. www.luminafoundation.org/ files/resources/ a-stronger-nation-through-higher-education-2014.pdf (3) Oregon Learns, The 40-40-20 Goal. www.oregonlearns.org/ oregons-challenge/the-40-40-20-goal/

Criteria: For students transferring to Marylhurst to complete their bachelor’s degree with at least 30 transferable credits from a regionally accredited institution who have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Up to $3,000 is available if enrolled fulltime (fall, winter & spring). Prorated amounts are available for part-time attendance (i.e. half-time is $1,500 per year and ¾ time is $2,250 per year).

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Up to $6,000 per year | Renewable each year Criteria: For students who are a member of Phi Theta Kappa community college honor society and pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Marylhurst.

Opportunity Plus Scholarship Up to $3,600 per year | Renewable each year Criteria: For students who have an AAOT or ASOT from a community college, and a 3.3 cumulative GPA from the degree-granting institution, and demonstrate financial need. For all of these scholarships, students are automatically considered when they apply at Marylhurst. No extra or unique scholarship application is needed. To learn more about these scholarships or the application process, please contact our Office of Admissions at admissions@ marylhurst.edu or 503.699.6268.

(4) S tate Higher Education Executive Officer’s Association, State Higher Education Finance (SHEF) Fiscal Year 2015 Report. www.sheeo.org/sites/default/files/SHEEO_SHEF_ FY2015.pdf

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FROM THE ARCHIVES From the 1965 yearbook: “Junior class officers display their eagerness to move into the new dorm [Thompson and O’Hara Halls] – well, after it is completed. Left to right: Barbara Borland, Betty DeBuysere, Mary J. Muczynski, Karen Donnelly, Kathy Cronon, Kay Sprouffske and Susan Sander.”

Living at Marylhurst By Lucretia Gardner, class of 1996

“You lived at Marylhurst?’ people say in amazement. I did. I lived among the trees and flowers planted long ago by loving Sisters. I walked in the peace of summer evenings on the quiet grass. I inhaled the fragrance of the yellow roses as they climbed over the old tennis court fence. I heard the meadowlark in the dew of the early morning. I glimpsed the deer fearlessly traveling to the old orchard, flipping their white tails as they danced along the path. I lingered on the steps of the library watching the dancing tree shed her yellow swirling skirt in autumn’s gust. I prayed in the grove by the vacant shrine where Mother Mary’s presence still called. I stood transfixed as the strains of Chopin drifted out on the shivering air. I tasted snow melting on my tongue as it blanketed the rolling spaces between burnt umber buildings. I lived inside a secret. You who come and go quickly feel the traces of Marylhurst’s secret on your skin. We who lived here breathed it, our hearts crammed, bursting at the seams. The secret is Love. Lucretia Gardner ’96 was fortunate enough to live on campus at Thompson Hall on the Marylhurst campus for five years while serving as the Resident Coordinator and Conference Manager. When she was here, Thompson Hall was part of the Eastern-most cluster of dorms, also including O’Hara and Baxter Halls. After leaving Marylhurst she wrote the poem above about her time on campus. It is evident to all who visit campus now that the secret still lives on.

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IN MEMORIAM Alma Bingham ’41 April 21, 2016, Portland, OR

Mildred Read Engeldinger ’50 March 7, 2016, Portland, OR

Mary Lou “Lu Lu” Seus Clark ’72 March 31, 2016, Rathdrum, ID

Marty Racanelli Petruzzelli ’44 February 27, 2016, Everett, WA

Mary Rae Fake Joyce ’51 April 4, 2016, Ontario, OR

Elizabeth Russell Collins ’80 January 31, 2016, Salem, OR

Frances Krueger Miley ’45 December 29, 2015, Chico, CA

Mary Theresa Joyce Cole ’52 June 08, 2016, Lake Oswego, OR

Steven Richard Schaubel ’86 June 16, 2016, Spokane, WA

Dorothy Arlove Hango Hunt ’43 January 14, 2016, Beaverton, OR

Audra Garbarino Hamilton’53 June 22, 2016, Salem, OR

Brian Miller J. Scott, attended ’92-‘93 May 22, 2016, Salem, OR

Donna Marie Elmgren Strom, attended ’46 May 6, 2016, Hoquiam, WA

Shirley Anne Herbst Rancich ’56 February 27, 2016, Shoreline, WA

Joice Antoinette Taylor ’95 May 18, 2016, Portland, OR

Sr. Carol Qualley (Mary Elisia), SNJM ’60 March 5, 2016, Spokane, WA

Father Robert J. Palladino, calligraphy teacher February 26, 2016, Portland, OR

Dolores “Dee” Ann (Smith) McKillip, attended ’46-‘47 April 15, 2016, St. Paul, OR Patricia Elizabeth Barry Robertson ’49 March 2, 2016, Portland, OR

Thomas P. Sheppard, husband of Patricia Rauch Sheppard ’60 October 17, 2015, Tacoma, WA

Sr. Eileen Brown, SNJM ’55 September 6, 2016, Lake Oswego, OR

ister Eileen Brown taught at Holy Names Academy in Spokane, Washington, St. Mary’s Academy in Portland, Oregon and Sacred Heart Academy in Salem, Oregon where she served as vice-principal before her nine years as principal. Simultaneously she served as province supervisor of secondary schools in Oregon. In 1974 she came to Marylhurst College, taking on the position of vice-president and director of programs in the uncertain and uncharted days after the cessation of the women’s college program. She remained until 1982, when she went to Alaska to serve as superintendent of Catholic schools in the

Diocese of Fairbanks, and then as chancellor of the diocese. She returned to Oregon in 1992 with new responsibilities as the provincial director of the Oregon Province. She also returned to Marylhurst to serve on the Board of Trustees, which she did until the time of her death. For several years she also taught the Senior Seminar required of all undergraduates. Besides her service to the Sisters, as provincial she was instrumental in the formation and growth of Mary’s Woods at Marylhurst, the continuing care retirement community built about the Sisters’ Provincial House.

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2015-2016

Donor Recognition A sincere THANK YOU for your support. You understand Marylhurstâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission and you value education that is challenging and meets the needs of serious leaners of all ages. Marylhurst University, firmly rooted in the values of the Sisters of the Holy Names, has been able to offer an exemplary education for 123 years because of our generous contributors like you. These recognition lists include all donors whose gifts and pledges were received between July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016.

President’s Society Gifts $1000 and above BENEFACTOR 50,000+ Anonymous Estate of Patricia D'Arcy Binckley '88 † Estate of Rose Mary Bocek '46 *LT † The Collins Foundation Patricia Johnson and Michael Davidson Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation Sylvia Giustina '56 *LT Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund Berry and Sam Shoen* The L. S. Shoen Foundation Mary and Edward* Vranizan Elizabeth † and Stephen Zimmer*

DIAMOND $25,000-$49,999 Anonymous Ruth Beyer Trudi Traister and Scott Bolton '02 * Irene Jayo Eaton '59 and Donald Eaton Ford Family Foundation The Kinsman Foundation Chrissy and John Murphy Murphy Company

PLATINUM $10,000-$24,999 Anonymous Aequitas Capital Management, Inc. Mary Lee Boklund June Smith Brockmeier '69 and Alan Brockmeier Molly and Stewart Butler *LT Columbia Bank

William G. Gilmore Foundation Terri and Robert Hopkins Diana Pierce Knox '73* and William Knox, Jr. Rachel and Andrew MacRitchie* Robert P. Mallon Mallon Investment Company, LLC Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities Pacific Power Ronald Schoenheit '07

GOLD $5,000-$9,999 Anonymous Carilyn Alexander The Autzen Foundation Debbie and Bill Barr* Elizabeth and Clayton Davidson '15 Becky* and Mike DeCesaro Mary Ann Divizia '65 Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation Dianna and Gregory Hogensen* Heather Schreiber Killough *LT Oregon Arts Commission Oregon Department of Education Portland General Electric Regional Arts & Culture Council Patricia Reser Martin Ringle* Sisters of the Holy Names *US-Ontario Province Corporation Kristin Stathis*

University of Oregon Department of Art Visa Homer Williams

SILVER

Mary Lou Lesenyie Taggart '65 and Richard Taggart Charles Terhune, III* US Bank Village Arts

$2,500-$4,999

BRONZE

Anonymous Asset Recovery Group, Inc. Lajos Balogh Whitney and Thomas Braden Keren Brown Wilson and Michael DeShane Custom Decorators, Inc. Marilyn Fellers Fink '69 and Thomas Fink William Furman The Greenbrier Companies Kathleen Sullivan Heath '53 and Edward Heath Leonoor Ingraham-Swets, Ph.D. and Ellsworth Ingraham Jackson Foundation Juan Young Trust KPMG LLP Dorothy Ginsberg Lemelson Magnacorp Col Mary J. Mayer, USAF (Ret) ‘69 Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP John Mosier Pacific Power Foundation Portland General Electric Employee Engagement Fund of the Silcon Valley Community Foundation Melody Rose, Ph.D. and Drew Hagedorn Schommer & Sons, Inc. Barbara and Steven Spence *LT Tim Stempel*

$1,000-$2,499 Anonymous Ken Austin Bambuza Vietnam Kitchen Margaret Linn Blue '56 † Mary Jo Hardwick Bolton '54 and Wilbur Bolton, Jr. Kimberly and Stephen Brown* Cambia Health Solutions Joanne Castello Judy Williams Caviezel '63 and Skip Caviezel Judith Rumgay Chambers '63 Larry Choruby* Marsha Congdon Elizabeth Brownlie Crocker '65 Margaret McElligott '96 and Jan Dabrowski Margaret Adams Dooney '59 and Brian Dooney First Republic Bank Foundations for a Better Oregon - Chalkboard Project Margaret Frank '06 and Douglas Frank Mary Alice Magladry Goodin '48 and George Goodin Pearl Li Gunsell '63 Susan and Robert Harold Cynthia Morford Holmberg '83 and Steve Holmberg Dorothy Hango Hunt '43 † and Leigh Hunt, Jr. † Linda Hutchins and John Montague Rod Johnson

Kaady Car Washes Sally and Ron Karsten '93 City of Lake Oswego Betsy Lematta '03 Judith Litchfield '89 Debra and Keith Meyers '09 Vicki Nakashima* New Life Foundation Nicoletta's Table Theresa Lamb O'Hanlon '49 and James O'Hanlon *LT PDX Contemporary Art Sandy and Jeff Pittenger Paula Radich '69 The Regence Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation Katherine and Lawrence Remmers *LT Mary Jackson Sammons '70 and Nick Sammons Georgia and Tad Savinar Joan and Bruce Schoen Leslie and Bob Schommer Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C. Agnes Firchau Smith '50 and Harold Smith Catherine Mullins Smith '43 Trish* and Bill Smith Stephanie Snyder St. Mary's Academy Diana Hughes Stegner '60 and David Stegner Mary Stender Nicola Sysyn and Jerry Joyce Virginia Greeley Taylor '55 and Cornelius Taylor Marilynn and Leslie Taylor Umpqua Bank Voya Financial Estate of Marjorie White '50 †

*Marylhurst University Trustee 2014-2015 and/or 2015-2016 ~ Matching gift corporation or foundation (in full or in part) † Deceased *LT = Marylhurst University life trustee *IK = In kind donor (in full or in part)

EDUCATOR $500-$999 Anonymous Lori Aus '07 and Wayne Aus '94 The Bank of Oswego Diane Brabetz '79 Ramon Charles DHM Research Kathryn and David Dickson Sarah Dillon '15 Josette Enzler Dundon '67 and Edward Dundon Kathy Gentry Patricia Grass '85 and Henry Grass Brenda and Raymond Grubbs Gale Jacobs '87 Janet and H. William Kretzmeier *LT Larry Large Brenda Meltebeke* Elizabeth Noyes Kathleen Paishon '73 Trude Parkinson and Peter Ozanne Mary Mannila Patnode '66 and Howard Patnode Barbara Pavlicek '69 Jane Schiffhauer Rhodes H. Shell Laura Zimmer

FELLOW $250-$499 Anonymous Michael Alexander Karen Bates-Smith '03 † and Philip Smith Claudette and John Beahrs Karen Bloomer '65 Marianne Buchwalter Lee Cha '96 Miriam Albrich Chipps '48 Keelan Cleary Cheri Emahiser Ronald Ennis Virginia Frosh '89 Denice and Edwar Ghores Judie* and John Hammerstad Mary Jo Bourke Harris '55 and Robert Harris Tige Harris Higgins Healey Family Fund of the Gorge Community Foundation Maureen Higgins '60 Sam Hopkins Terradon Iler '07 and Jason Iler Gail Jackson '91, '95 Joan Jagodnik Betsy and Marvin Kaiser Charlene King '12 Janet Johnson Kirschen '72 and Borell Kirschen Dave Klosterman

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Kristin Lensen '94 and David Whitaker Michael Lie Caddy McKeown Sarah Miller Meigs and Andrew Meigs Karla Wenzel and Fred Miller *LT Anne-Marie Oliver Cristine and James Ponti Annette Price Craig Rockwood '09 Joseph Rose Grace and Barry Sanders Titay and Steve Schommer Justin Smith Rebecca and Chris Tobias Nancy Towne-Smith '98, '09 and Edward Smith R. Wolfson

ASSOCIATE $100-$249 Anonymous Margaret and Gregory Abbott Kevin Ahn Daniel André LaVerne Bagley Brown '51 Carol Bardot Helen York Bartlett '56 and Donald Bartlett Page Fortna and Pete Beeman Jacqueline Begemann '15 Jess N. Pierson and Graham W. Bell Elizabeth Blachly-Dyson and Robert Dyson Pat Boas and Jack Boas Debrah and Gary Bokowski '02 Ralph Bolliger *LT Margaret and Joseph Breimayer Lynn Brown Elise Brown Dave Brown Sharon '87 and Ronald Brown Vanessa Calvert Carl and Sloan Contemporary Patricia Carty '49 Kelly Ann and Peter Chee Ilze Choi Linda Coates '67 Sister Barbara Collier *LT Jeff Condit Constance Frith Couch '69 and David Couch Patricia Kelly Crowe '67 and Frank Crowe Barbara Brown Curran '69 and John Curran, Jr. Jody Daniels Jan Daoust Jen Delos Reyes Rosalina Simon

Domondon '58 Dru Donovan and Joel W. Fisher Donna and Verne Duncan Tom Edwards Christina Elmore Joseph Erceg Dorothy King Ermence '88 Betty Altstock Feltz '53 and Eugene Feltz Laura Fisher '02 Fisher Design Sister Roswitha Frawley '68* Gail Caswell Freeman '63 and Joseph Freeman Margaret Williams Frieske '66 and Robert Frieske Craig Froude Amanda Gamblin Erin Gardner Ron Graff Mary Anne Grams '52 Shir Grisanti MK Guth and Gregory Landry Carol Herron Margaret Collins Hietpas '67 and James Hietpas Kathleen Wick Hoeger '66 and Donald Hoeger Dawn Holden Lorrie Angelo Horning '64 and Morris Horning Intel Foundation Barbara Brooten Job and Thomas Job Marilyn Bender Katzmark '60 Frank W. King '79 Frank N. King '16 Patricia Brelin Kirtley '65 and William Kirtley Margaret Riggs Klein '87, '89 Dianne Kornberg and Jack Hart Margueritte Jette Kosovich '65 and Jerald Kosovich Patricia Nally Lodge '64 and Edward Lodge Christopher Longaker Beverly Mayer Lutz '83 and Timothy Lutz Kathryn Heidenreich Lytle '53 Todd Magda Patricia Mahrt '99 and Glenn Mahrt Kay Post Mally '58 and Michael Mally Ms. Susan Van Ry McCarty '88, '12 Mary Jane Brown McLeod '60 and Kenneth McLeod Yvonne Miller Meuse '54 and Raymond Meuse Mirabella South Waterfront Kathleen Custer Mitchell '68 and Joseph Mitchell Caitlin Moore Kirk Mouser '12* and

Sonya Fischer Kathleen N. Murney Cheryl Mussotto-Conyers Mary Ann Thalhofer Myers '60 and Hardy Myers Catrina Nelson and Matthew Nelson Jessica Nickel Stuart Noble-Goodman Patricia Osterholm '61 Annette Broschet Parrott '59 Patricia Flanagan Partlow '87 and David Partlow Mary Ann Duyck Plant '61 and Richard Plant Virginia and James Post Jeanne '89 and Trent Premore Ralph Pugay Nora Quiros Paula Rebsom Esther Peruzzo Regula '59 and George Regula Tracy Reisinger Sister Farroel Richardson '58 *LT Kat Rosenbaum Laura J. Ross-Paul and Alexander Paul Mary Ruhl '09 Kathryn and Jack Ryan Sister Joan Saalfeld '64 Leslie Sammons-Roth '11 Joseph Schneider Katharine and Bryan Schoen Elizabeth Skinner Sekreta '43 and John Sekreta, Sr. Sherilyn Godschalx Sellman '71 and John Sellman Shasta Acupuncture and Wellness Katherine Shell Blake Shell Agnes Schairer Shriver '57 Jeff Sielicky '04 Joanna Rood Simmons '97 Rhea and Jim Sleeman Linda and John Smith Francine Gasser Smith '67 and Joe Smith Julia ‘90, ‘92 and Raymond Stoltz Jean and Milan Stoyanov Marilyn Swayze '78 Melissa Swenson '04 Sue Taylor Kris Tent '98 Joseph Thurston Catherine Henry Tool '49 and Stephen Tool Pamela Howse Townsend '86 and Marty Townsend Audrey Baxendale Underdahl '73 Victor Vasquez* Kathleen and David Vincent Katharyne '82 and James Waldon

Fran Walsh '00 Mary Ruplinger Warkentin '65 Yvonne Bernard Weber '52 Christopher Wicks '97 William Will Mary Ann Sequeira Wilson '63 and James Wilson Amanda Wojick Dana and Christopher Wood Rosemary and William Wood Work for Art

FRIEND UNDER $100 Anonymous Margaret Adams '93 Mary Frazier Albrecht '57 and Peter Albrecht Mary Andrus Jacque-Marie Larios Arellano '55 Linda Austin Toni Avery '06 and Richard Truitt Jean Bailey '78 Avantika Bawa Crystal Baxley Sister Arnadene Bean '61 Barbara Senko Beaulieu '56 Helen Beavers Laura Beer Keri Behre Heidi Horne Beltico '73 Pamela Berg Heather Lee Birdsong Kristine Anderson Blodget '65, '92 and James Blodget Karen Burgardt Blomquist '74 and Robert Blomquist Christine Bourdette Angelique Breedlove Karie Burch Carla Carnegie '12 Patricia '84 and Donald Carver Katherine Oehler Chappell '55 Mary and David Charno Jean Chough Gertrude Moran Christy '41 and Paul Christy Janis Clark Anne Connell Mary Kay Conroy Conser '60 and James Conser Mary Ann Constans Judy Cooke Marsha and John Cordova, III '79 Emily Counts Jonnel '94 and Bruce Covault Paul Cullinan Lee Ann Rohrer Davidson '66 and Robert Davidson David Dobner Josephine Anzalone Drain '53 Karene Erdman '01 Akiko Erwin '05 and

Scholarships Marylhurst University is grateful to the following supporters who have generously established endowed and annual scholarship funds that help our students access and benefit from a Marylhurst education.

ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS Charles Patrick Memorial Scholarship Colonel Mary J. Mayer, USAF Military Service Annual Scholarship Delta Theta Tau Sorority Scholarship Dr. Thomas Ruhl Scholarship Jackie Mosier Emerging Writer Scholarship Joyce N. Furman Scholarship Fund Juan Young Trust Scholarship Mary Clark Annual Scholarship Maybelle Clark Macdonald Annual Scholarship Pacific Power Scholarship Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary Stephen and Liz Zimmer Family Scholarship Walter G. and Mary A. Bolton Memorial Veterans Scholarship

Robert Erwin Tia Factor Bonnie Fazio Jack Featherly Gillian Fischer Erin Fishburn '14 Patricia Dollowitch Foradori '62 and Peter Foradori, Sr. Maureen Forsloff Sandra J. Cagle Fox '88 Heather Craig Franklin Deanna Fujita '60 Sandra Funk '73 Deborah Horrell and Christopher Gillem Mary Claire Bauer Glovka '64 and Robert Glovka The Goodman Group Edna Enright Goodman '50 and Burton Goodman Kathryn and Elliott Grey '80, '94 Sister Nadine Grogan '60 Myrtle Stangl Gunning '54 and Patrick Gunning Holly Harmon Kohel Haver Rita Hess '66 Sylvia Hester '63 Sister Jane Hibbard '69* Katherine O'Neill Higgins '47 Sister Carol Higgins '11 Midori Hirose Grant Hottle

SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENTS Adelina Paperini Undergraduate Scholarship Barbara Sue Seal Endowed Scholarship Caldera Leadership Scholarship Colonel Mary J. Mayer, USAF Military Service Endowed Scholarship Dorothy Gillespie Memorial Endowed Scholarship Edwin E. Mayer Endowed Scholarship Graham-Huston Endowed Scholarship Hooker Creek Ranch Scholarship Imelda John Condon Scholarship James F. and Marion L. Miller Scholarship Jean Sharp Endowed Scholarship Knight Opportunity Fund Scholarship Lajos Balogh Orchestra Endowed Scholarship Lois and Edwin Ball Endowed Scholarship Mary Clark Endowed Scholarship Mary DeMartini Endowed Scholarship Maybelle Clark Macdonald Endowed Scholarship Michael & Mary Serres Family Endowed Scholarship Nancy Wilgenbusch Ethical Leadership Scholarship Robert L. Daoust Undergraduate Endowed Scholarship Rosemary Patricia O’Leary Mallon ‘53 & Ann Adele Mallon-Knapton ‘52 Memorial Scholarship Sr. Anne Cecile Daigle Endowed Scholarship Sr. Emerentia Berndorfer Scholarship Sr. Giovanni Zanetti Scholarship

Jeanette Huseman '95 Colin Ives Jeanine Jablonski Douglas Jenkin '05 Sarah Jesudason Linda K. Johnson and Stephen Hayes Joyce Herke Johnson '67 and Ray Johnson Kay Nickels Juran '82 and Ben Kasubuchi Sarah Karnes Patrick Kelly Kristan Kennedy Perrin Kerns Rachel Carr Klippenstein '91 and Marc Klippenstein Sonia Koval Agnes and Joseph Kung John Kung Evan La Londe Kathleen Lane '49 Katie Larsell '12 Michael Lazarus Dolores Leonard '47 Thomas Lie Jeanette Maresh Little '74 and Robert Little Carol Russell Loree '60 Dana Lynn Louis Kathleen Maney '58 Cinthia Manuel Cindy Maulsby Deborah McCann Lynn McFarland Kathleen Sharp Mitchell '42

Tannaz Farsi and Donald Morgan Denise Mullen Mary Bingman Mullen '75 Virginia Mullen '64 Frances Fischer Munson '49 and Eugene Munson Laura J. Myers '16 Joan Meehan Nielson '72 and Dennis Nielson Lillian Nipoti Natasha '06 and Frank Niro Mary Nirschl '75 Sharlene Norton '88 Marie Cray O'Leary '52 and John O'Leary Kathleen Padden '53 Karen Pederson Sister Lucinda Peightal '58 Anita Phagan Traci Pierson Victor Platt Greg Pond Prestige Senior Living Beaverton Hills Colin Price Julia Reisinger Jane Rickenbaugh William Rihel RN Villa Care Center LLC Rita Robillard Terry Rudd '93 Susan Stietzel Schilke '90 and John Schilke Lisa Schmidt '93 Charlene and Fred Schneiter

Sr. Helena Brand Scholarship Sr. Loyola Mary Harnan Lane Scholarship Sr. Mary Theodoria Barr Scholarship Sr. Nicketti B. Brant Memorial Scholarship Sr. Veronica Baxter Memorial Scholarship Thomas A. Binford Endowed Scholarship Thomas P. and Marilyn Fink Family Scholarship Vivienne & Arthur Wiese Endowed Scholarship Walter G. and Mary A. Bolton Memorial Veterans Scholarship William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship

OREGON ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Bi-Mart Corporation Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation Costco Wholesale Key Bank PCC Structurals PGE Foundation Rose E. Tucker Charitable Trust U.S. Bank/U.S. Bancorp Foundation United Parcel Service Wells Fargo

Laura Sequeira '13 Anne Curran Sheahan '61 and James Sheahan Reggae and Maynerd Seifman Maggie Doolen and John Slocom Margaret Smith '72 Julia Stoops Katie Taft '01 Ruth and John Talbott John Thompson Sister Lynda Thompson '65* Cynthia Trif '13, '15 Heather Watkins Julia and William Wayne Christine Weber-Kearney '64 and Robert Kearney Claudine Richardson Werner '64 Sandra and Peter Whitmore '91 Susie and James Wilcox '00 Terri Williams '97 Delores Wilson '93 Judy Zimmerman Wolff '63 and Roy Wolff Peggy Woolf '09

ANNUAL SPONSORS PRESENTING Bon Appètit Management Co. Pacific Power

EVENT SPONSORS GOLF CLASSIC 2015 PRESENTING Columbia Bank

BANQUET SPONSOR Bon Appètit Management Co.

CORPORATE SPONSOR Murphy Company

TEAM SPONSORS Aequitas Capital Management, Inc. Asset Recovery Group, Inc. Becker Capital Management, Inc. Gregory Hogensen* Diana Pierce Knox ‘73* and William Knox, Jr. KPMG LLP Magnacorp Schommer & Sons, Inc. Elizabeth † and Stephen Zimmer*

OTHER SPONSORS Portland General Electric Mary Vranizan and Edward Vranizan*

REUNION WEEKEND 2015 Col Mary J. Mayer, USAF (Ret) ‘69

Whether it’s $25 or $100 or $1,000 or more, we appreciate your gift! Each gift is a vote of confidence. It says that you believe that a Marylhurst education should be accessible to those who seek it. SCHOLARSHIP DINNER 2016

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