Marylhurst Magazine - Spring 2017

SPRING 2017

MARYLHURST

Scholarship Dinner Success All In It Together: Equity & Inclusion at Marylhurst Art Therapy Program Turns 30 Remembering a Legacy: Nancy Wilgenbusch

INSPIRE CHANGE

Marylhurst University Trustees BOARD CHAIR Scott Bolton, ‘02 VICE CHAIR Chip Terhune BOARD SECRETARY Kristin Stathis William Barr Mary Breiling, SNJM, ‘67, ‘93 Stephen Brown, Ph.D. Rebecca DeCesaro Roswitha Frawley, SNJM, ‘68 Judie Hammerstad Jane M. Hibbard, SNJM, ‘69 Carol Higgins, SNJM, ‘11 Sue Hildick, ‘16 Greg Hogensen Kathleen Kee Diana Pierce Knox, ‘73 Andrew MacRitchie Brenda L. Meltebeke Kirk Mouser, ‘12 Vicki Nakashima Soo Pak Martin Ringle, Ph.D. Sam W. Shoen, M.D. Tim Stempel Lynda Thompson, SNJM, ‘65 Victor Vasquez Stephen P. Zimmer

A letter from the President Dear Marylhurst alumni and friends, As I complete my third year at Marylhurst, I continue to be inspired by the legacy of our university and our courageous founders, the Sisters of the Holy Names.

We were all saddened by the news of former president Nancy Wilgenbusch’s passing in February. Her wisdom and “common sense” approach were unparalleled. I am grateful for our one-on-one conversations these past three years, and I am honored to follow in her path.

As enriching as our talks were, I learn even more when hearing from our students, alumni and friends. I have enjoyed making these connections and finding out what makes this place special to you.

This year, we are excited to announce new scholarships for high-achieving community college students and military students. We’re especially proud to hold tuition rates at their current level, almost unheard of in higher education today.

We are also looking at opportunities to better serve the region. This fall, we launch a new hospitality management program. Under the guidance of our region’s top industry leaders, the program delivers key career skills in restaurant management, hotel management, membership clubs and resorts and destination travel. Applications are now being accepted; spread the word!

At our core, we are focused on innovation and removing barriers for our students, and appreciate the many ways we can fulfill our mission. For example, we have made equity and inclusion at Marylhurst a priority, engaging our faculty, staff and students. We are also in the process of invigorating our campus to better serve students and community; our planning consultant has already met with our campus community to better understand our current and future facility needs. As our plans take shape, we look forward to sharing them with you.

One thing is clear: We have much to be grateful for, and much to look forward to. Thank you for all the ways you support Marylhurst.

Warmly,

Melody Rose, Ph.D. President

In This Issue

Office of University Advancement Marylhurst University 17600 Pacific Highway P.O. Box 261 Marylhurst, OR 97036-0261 Phone: 503.699.6251 Toll-free: 800.634.9982 Rebecca Burkeen Alumni Relations Manager and Advancement Associate 503.699.6327 rburkeen@marylhurst.edu Kelly Ann Chee Editor, Marylhurst Magazine Grants and Communications Manager 503.534.4059 kachee@marylhurst.edu Alexia Halen Advancement Officer 503.699.6301 ahalen@marylhurst.edu 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

On the Cover: Artist and recent M.A. Art Therapy graduate Alyssa Elkins ’16 created “Phytoscape” (acrylic on canvas, 22”x28”) as part of her thesis presentation in 2016.

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Short Features In the News, Chorale to Compete in Latvia, and More…

Crossing the Graduation Finish Line: Scholarship Dinner Success

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The Head, The Heart and The Art: Art Therapy Celebrates 30 Years at Marylhurst

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All in it Together: Equity & Inclusion at Marylhurst

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Remembering a Legacy: Nancy Wilgenbusch

Magazine Gets a New Look A new year and a new look for the Marylhurst Magazine (formally called “Unlimited”). We’ve updated the look to reflect our revised colors and our theme of “inspire change.” You’ll still get the same great content, just in a new design.

Contributing Writers Auriana Cook June Smith Brockmeier ’69 Rebecca Burkeen Kelly Ann Chee Karen Pederson Magazine Design Marylhurst University Marylhurst Magazine is seeking submissions Do you create art or write poetry, prose or news stories? We are looking for YOU! Contact Kelly Ann Chee.

Want to receive the magazine eletronically?

You absolutely can receive this magazine by email. Contact Kelly Ann Chee.

Connect Online Visit marylhurst.edu/alumni Help us reconnect with MU alumni Do you know someone with whom the university has lost touch?

Help us keep in touch. Contact Rebecca Burkeen.

IN THE NEWS New Degrees and Partnerships An Update from the Provost Spring has arrived on the beautiful Marylhurst campus, and with it have come several new academic programs and partnerships.

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT The new degree starting this fall will focus on providing students who completed their associate’s degrees in Hospitality with a pathway to completing their bachelors’ degrees and moving up in their careers.

We are excited to work with many industry partners across the region to provide timely and relevant educational opportunities for one of the fastest growing job areas of the Oregon economy.

LIBERAL STUDIES PROGRAM Building on our strengths in applied liberal arts and utilizing our faculty expertise in interdisciplinary areas, we launched a new Liberal Studies bachelor’s degree program. It merges five of our existing programs into a more streamlined and careerfocused offering that includes the option for an individualized degree plan.

WEB AND MOBILE DEVELOPMENT We are continuing our experimental work with the U.S. Department of Education to partner with Epicodus, a computer coding school in downtown Portland. Together, we will offer a Certificate in Web and Mobile Development and provide financial aid access for eligible students. Federal financial aid is currently not an option for Epicodus students.

NEW CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS In our School of Business we are delighted about a number of new partnerships coming into being, including one with Daimler. We are also working with several regional banks to offer specific coursework in our MBA program in financial planning. This meets a critical educational need in our area.

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New VPs Join Marylhurst’s Team JENNIFER CHAMBERS, our new vice president for enrollment and student services will oversee the Financial, Facilities, Bookstore, Campus Security and Events offices, as well as contracted food services. Chambers comes to Marylhurst from Willamette University, where she served as the associate vice president for academic affairs.

Prior to that, Chambers had a long career at Portland State University as assistant dean for finance and administration for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. In 2015, she was recognized with a National Association of College and University Business Officers Rising Star Award.

Chambers holds a master’s degree and a bachelor’s degree in political science, and is pursuing her MBA at Marylhurst.

ROBYN JONES, our new vice president for enrollment and student services will oversee the Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Services and Registrar offices. Her focus will be to develop and manage enrollment strategy, implement recruitment and retention planning, and create a data-driven approach to admissions and enrollment. Jones has worked in higher education enrollment and advising for 25 years, working primarily with nontraditional students returning to college for undergraduate degree completion or graduate programs.

Jones received her bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing from University of Redlands and an MBA with a concentration in Executive Management from the University of La Verne.

In the Headlines LISA PAYAN, a U.S. Army veteran and Marylhurst University M.Div. student, was AWARDED A NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE FELLOWSHIP, a semester-long academic experience that involves research, action, reporting and advocating on behalf of one of four veterans’ policy areas.

PORTLAND’S HOLLYWOOD THEATER celebrated Black History Month in February 2017 with its Black Film Festival, CURATED BY DAVID WALKER ’13 (Interdisciplinary Studies). The festival featured two and a half weeks of programming and featured guest of honor film icon Pam Grier.

Walker is an award-winning comic book writer, author, filmmaker, journalist, and educator who is recognized as a leading scholar expert of African-American cinema.

ERIN OSBORNE ’10 (English Literature & Writing) received a SPECIAL MENTION IN THE 2017 PUSHCART PRIZE ANTHOLOGY for her short story titled “If This Chandelier Were a Woman.”

Pushcart Prize nominations come from small literary magazine and book editors worldwide.

Submissions may be poetry, short stories, essays, memoirs or standalone excerpts from novels. For the 41st edition, more than 8,000 nominations were reviewed by 200 contributing editors.

View these stories and more at marylhurst.edu/news

IN THE NEWS Congrats, MU Alumni NEW JOBS & APPOINTMENTS KATIE BROOKS ’16 (English Literature & Writing), senior executive director, three Enlivant Senior Living communities, Clark County, Wash.

DANIELLE CROW ’14 (Music Therapy), appointed president, Oregon Association for Music Therapy, Oregon REV. ELIZABETH DURANT ’13 (M.Div.), ordained and named assistant minister, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Portland, Ore. ALLYSON FORD ’12 (MBA), named to the board of directors, The Ford Family Foundation, Oregon and Siskiyou County, Calif.

SANDRA FRASER ’08 (MBA), chair, Professional Women in Building Council, Homebuilders’ Association of Metropolitan Portland, Portland, Ore.

Marylhurst: Top-Ranked Institution The Marylhurst community has a lot to be proud of: DESIGNATED A 2017 MILITARY FRIENDLY® SCHOOL (our eighth consecutive year) for commitment to military service members and veterans.

RANKED #3 IN BEST ONLINE COLLEGES IN OREGON 2016-17 by Affordable Colleges Online. Marylhurst ranked highly for studentfocused services such as small class size, regional accreditation, offering courses in modes and at times that meet student needs, credit-for-experience programs and career counseling.

RANKED #4 ON A LIST OF SAFEST OREGON CAMPUSES according to a report issued by BackgroundChecks.org in 2016.

BackgroundChecks.org combined data from recent Department of Education reports, natural language analysis, social media sentiment analysis and their own research to create a ranking of the Safest Colleges in Oregon.

RANKED IN THE TOP 15 ONLINE MASTER’S IN SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS nationwide by CollegeRank.net. Sustainability programs were ranked on a combination of factors, including prestige, networking potential and academic rigor.

LILLIETH GRAND (Music Therapy faculty), appointed vice president, Oregon Association for Music Therapy, Oregon

M.A. IN ART THERAPY COUNSELING WAS RANKED IN THE TOP 4 PROGRAMS in the country by BestCounselingDegrees.net.

Programs approved by the American Art Therapy Association were ranked by affordability.

LYNETTE LADENBURG ’11 (MBA), chief executive officer, Martha & Mary (social services), Poulsbo, Wash.

View more MU rankings and awards at marylhurst.edu/whychoosemu

STEPHEN MAHAFFEY ’08 (MBA), director of supply chain management, PermaCold Engineering, Portland, Ore. FLEMING MCCARVILLE ’17 (M.Div. student), pastoral associate, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish, Portland, Ore.

New Marylhurst Board of Trustee Members Marylhurst is happy to welcome our new board members. Each brings extensive experience and knowledge to Marylhurst, and we are grateful for their leadership.

LESLIE MCDANIEL ’66 (Health and Physical Education), principal, Sts. Peter and Paul School, Grangeville, ID MICHAEL SORENSEN ’97 (Interdisciplinary Studies), executive director, Maitri Compassionate Care, San Francisco, Calif.

ADAM TAYLOR ’09 (English Literature & Writing and Cultural & Historical Studies), faculty administrative coordinator, Reed College, Portland, Ore.

Mary Breiling, SNJM ‘67, ’93

Carol Higgins, SNJM ’11

Soo Pak

Kathleen Kee

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IN THE NEWS Marylhurst Chamber Choir to compete at the World Choir Games in Latvia The Marylhurst Chamber Choir, the premiere choral ensemble at Marylhurst University, is the only American ensemble selected to compete at the European Choir Games at Riga, Latvia, July 16-23, 2017.

After the huge success of the World Choir Games 2014, with 460 international choirs and 27,000 participants from 73 nations, choirs from all over the world will again travel to Latvia to celebrate the third European Choir Games and the Grand Prix of Nations Riga 2017.

Beside the broad range of competition and friendship concerts, the participating choirs are invited to join the Festival Stage Choir. Together with thousands of singers from all over the world, selected traditional and symphonic choral pieces will be studied and subsequently presented during the Closing Ceremony of the European Choir Games.

The Marylhurst music program will also stage Gilbert & Sullivan’s Yeomen of the Guard on June 10 and 11, and continue to offer a range of performances throughout the year. For more details visit: events.marylhurst.edu. Both Marylhurst Chamber Choir and Choral Union, a non-auditioned community chorus, are open to current students and community members.

MusicNOW, the partnership program that serves members of the community who are no longer able to come to the concert hall, continued at Rose Schnitzer Manor in February 2017.

Marylhurst University’s music therapy program partnered with the Oregon Symphony, Earthtones Music Therapy Services, Alzheimer’s Association of Oregon and Mary’s Woods Continuing Care Retirement Community in spring 2016 to develop MusicNOW, a musicinteractive program for memory care and assisted living residents. Marylhurst music therapy students, working as interns at Earthtones Music Therapy Services, facilitate the group sessions under the supervision of professional therapists.

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Photo courtesy of Creative Commons, Flickr.

For more information on this trip or the music program at Marylhurst, contact Justin Smith at jsmith@marylhurst.edu.

To view upcoming music events at Marylhurst, visit events.marylhurst.edu.

MUSIC THERAPY STUDENTS serve in community

IN THE NEWS Welcome NEW MARYLHURST FACULTY AND STAFF Pandie Anderson, Education Krystal Caudillo, Registration & Student Services Jennifer Chambers, Finance and Administration Trécha Dacres, Marylhurst Equity and Empowerment Program (MEEP) Erin Headley, Art Therapy Melinda Hendley, Student Services Craig Hovey, School of Business Robyn Jones, Enrollment Management and Student Services Chantha Kim, School of Business Melinda Laubscher, School of Business Katherine McAlvage, Center for Learning and Technology Harold Moore, Jr., School of Business Lisa Newbore, Communication Claire Potter, School of Business Eden Redmond, Art Gym William Sarsfield, School of Business Timothy Smart, Education Kasey Watson, University Accounting

The Marylhurst Speaker Series convened expert facilitators and speakers on pressing issues of our day. The first talks in the series investigated gender disparities, race and diversity, Oregon’s immigrant and refugee population, and more. The talks ran from February 23-May 18, and featured four speakers.

Three of the scheduled talks are part of Oregon Humanities’ Conversation Project. Through the Conversation Project, Oregon Humanities offers free programs that engage community members in thoughtful, challenging conversations about ideas critical to our daily lives and our state’s future.

The Marylhurst Speaker Series is hosted by Marylhurst University’s Department of Interdisciplinary and Applied Liberal Arts and made possible by the generous support of Oregon Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Oregon Cultural Trust.

JADE AGUILAR, Mind the Gaps: How Gender Shapes Our Lives MELODY ROSE, Leader of the Free World? The Future of American Women in Politics ANN SU, What’s in a Label? Thinking about Diversity and Racial Categories MANUEL PADILLA, The Space Between Us: Immigrants, Refugees and Oregon

Art Exhibitions

Jennifer Whitten painting

Michelle Daly ’06 and Shelley Chamberlin ’08 presented “Everything I Never Told You: Secrets Too Beautiful to Keep,” a collaborative exhibition at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Gallery 51 in North Adams, Mass., this past fall.

Kristi Gmutza ’03 served as one of the curators for “Refugee Art,” an exhibition featuring art works produced by Somalian, Syrian and Burmese refugees at the Marian Art Gallery, Marian University in Indianapolis, Ind. The show ran this past winter from late December through mid-February.

Marylhurst professor Ger Killeen transformed original poems into a multimedia experience this past fall in a joint show with Kate Saunders at Lincoln City Cultural Center in Lincoln City, Ore.

Stephanie Robison ’00 installed “Cloud Construction,” a sculpture that mimics San Francisco’s rolling fog, on Grove Street in San Francisco, Calif. It is Robison’s first major exhibition in San Francisco. Robison was also hosted by The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center in West Rutland, Va., as an artist in residence.

Andrea Schwartz-Feit ’97 was featured at Butters Gallery in Portland, Ore., this past October. “What I Saw. How It Was” is Andrea’s seventh solo exhibition of paintings at Butters Gallery.

Marylhurst student Jennifer Whitten exhibited paintings in a show titled “What Silence Sounds Like” at Clackamas Community College’s Wilsonville, Ore., campus in October 2016, to coincide with National Domestic Violence Awareness month.

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CHECK OUT WHAT’S COMING UP

R E M M SU ON

PUB TALKS We had a great Alumni Pub Talk in March hosted by MBA alum Chris Coryell ‘15. He has been very active since graduating — attending events, volunteering on campus and speaking to business classes.

We met at the Kennedy School in Portland and enjoyed networking time with current students, alumni, faculty and staff. The next Alumni Pub Talk will be in September. Check the alumni e-news for details!

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.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS We are excited to once again bask in the glow of great music and summer weather with our Summer on the Green annual summer concert series at the beautiful Lajos Balogh Performance Shell on campus. All performances are FREE and open to the public. Bring a blanket, a few lawn chairs and the whole family.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase through Bon Appetit.

This is a perfect way to spend summer evenings. View the calendar on the right for dates and band information.

REUNION 2017: SAVE THE DATE! Save the Date! Reunion 2017 will take place on October 20-21, 2017. This year’s honor classes are those grad years ending in “2” and “7.” We are especially honoring the classes of 1957 (60th reunion), 1967 (50th reunion), 1977 (40th reunion), 1987 (30th reunion), and 1992 (25th reunion). At this time we are collecting nominations for our Distinguished Alumni Awards. If you would like to nominate a Marylhurst graduate who is making a difference in their profession, in their community or for Marylhurst University, please contact Becky @ rburkeen@marylhurst.edu.

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.

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MAY May 18

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Marylhurst Speaker Series: Manuel Padilla, The Space Between Us: Immigrants, Refugees and Oregon Marylhurst Choirs & Oregon Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra Science Wednesday

JUNE June 6 First Tuesdays Open Studio June 10 Marylhurst University Guitar Ensemble Recital June 10/11 Marylhurst Opera: Yeomen of the Guard June 23 Baccalaureate Mass June 24 Commencement 2016 JULY July 10-15 Portland Summer Ensembles July 14 Portland Classic Guitar: Season Finale Concert (Summer on the Green) July 21 3 Leg Torso (Summer on the Green) July 28 Alumni summer event (followed by Summer on the Green) July 28 Son de Cuba (Summer on the Green) AUGUST Aug. 4 Sister Mercy (Summer on the Green) Aug. 7-17 Creative Arts Day Camp Aug. 11 Stone in Love (Summer on the Green) Aug. 18 Curtis Salgado (Summer on the Green) Aug. 25 Coming up Threes (Summer on the Green) Aug. 28 Golf Classic 2017 SEPTEMBER Sept. 25 Fall term begins OCTOBER Oct. 20-21 Reunion 2017 This is only a sampling of events at Marylhurst! Visit events.marylhurst. edu for more event information, and marylhurst.edu/summer for Summer on the Green program information.

BENEFIT OF BEING AN MU ALUM Resources and services available to Marylhurst alumni 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP Did you receive your bachelor’s degree at Marylhurst? You’re eligible for our Alumni Scholarship, which means your first class is free (up to $2,600) and the $150 matriculation fee is waived.

MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS AT MU These programs are still accepting students for this fall.

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M.A. in Art Therapy Counseling Master of Education (M.Ed.) M.A. in Teaching M.B.A. M.B.A. in Health Care Management M.B.A. in Real Estate M.B.A. in Sustainable Business M.S. in Food Systems and Society

To get started, connect with the Office of Admissions for application information and to learn more about this scholarship.

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CROSSING THE GRAD Scholarship Dinner Raises $233,000 toward student scholarships Guests were swept away at Marylhurst’s Starry Night Supper Club Scholarship Dinner, held on April 26, 2017. With superb entertainment by Tony Starlight and his ensemble, $233,000 was raised to help our students cross the graduation finish line. Scholarships are critical for our students and for helping Oregon bridge some of its educational gaps.

The numbers and facts speak for themselves: In Oregon today 550,000 people (age 25-40) have some college credit but no degree. Lower degree attainment impacts: employment, earning power and resilience.

Marylhurst directly serves this population.

WHO ARE OUR STUDENTS 96% of our undergraduate students come to us with some college credit and student loan debt but no degree.

Majority are working adults 15% are veterans Most are parents 24% make < $20,000 a year Many are first generation to college 20% are students of color

THANKS TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSORS:

Our goal is to get them over the graduation finish line!

Marylhurst is doing its part by keeping tuition rates flat, charging little to no fees, ensuring clear degree pathways, offering credit for prior learning, accepting transfer credits, partnering closely with community colleges and - most critical of all - offering generous scholarships.

THANKS TO YOUR PAST SUPPORT

And all those who made the night possible.

$4,376,996 was awarded in scholarships in the last five years.

Which helped

2,671

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students cross that FINISH line

UATION FINISH LINE MEET FOUR OF THE 2,671 We’d like you to meet four of these graduates; scholarships were critical to help each of them cross that finish line. Their own successes at Marylhurst have far-reaching effects, and have inspired others to fulfill their goals and dreams:

TÉJARA BROWN ’10 B.F.A. INTERIOR DESIGN

KENNETH SCHULTZ ’16 B.A. ENGLISH LITERATURE & WRITING

Founded the Future Designers of Marylhurst student group Design thesis focused on a multicultural community center Works as the Program Manager for United Way of ColumbiaWillamette

Focused on Text & Image in his English program Produced and self-published an anthology of comics, created fine art, short stories, poetry and comics Worked full-time while completing his English degree

Works as an art instructor at Portland Community College and at Marylhurst Member of the Northwest Band of Shoshone Tribe Went on to earn her M.F.A. ROCHELLE “KULEI” NIELSEN ’09 B.F.A. ART

TIMOTHY BRISCOE ’16, ’17 B.S. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND MBA

Began his college experience as an aspiring basketball player but an injury derailed his dreams Mom inspired him to finish his college degree Now serves as an inspiration to his own children encouraging them to go to college

INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION Your gifts support outstanding graduates like Téjara, Timothy, Rochelle, Kenneth and countless others who have yet to fulfill their potential. Please join us in supporting 2017 scholarships by making a gift to the Marylhurst Annual Scholarship Fund.

DONATE TODAY MARYLHURST.EDU/DONATE

A CHANCE TO INCREASE THE IMPACT You can INCREASE the impact of your gift. All scholarship gifts made by June 30, 2017, will be matched up to $30,000 by a generous anonymous donor.

To make a gift, visit marylhurst.edu/ donate, or contact the Office of University Advancement at advancement@ marylhurst.edu or 503.699.6251.

These funds support students like highachieving Phi Theta Kappa community college students, veterans and their families and many others.

Your contributions make a difference for our students. And our students inspire change in the world.

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1893 Legacy Society Member Profile Mary Ann Kosydar Ricketts ’62

Mary Ann Kosydar Ricketts ’62 has participated in many of Marylhurst’s milestones.

She remembers when shorts and pants were only worn in the laundry room or the tennis court. She remembers formal sit-down dinners, dining with upperclassmen and having a (Marylhurst) big sister, all of which she loved. She remembers curfews and switching late night lights-out privileges with her roommate in Marian Hall, the newest dorm on campus. She also celebrated the centennial anniversary of Oregon’s statehood and arrival of the Sisters of the Holy Names in Oregon while at Marylhurst.

As for her own milestone, Ricketts has left her own mark on Oregon’s history – her

name can be found over one of the classroom doors at McMenamins Old St. Francis School where she used to teach!

While much has changed, many things Ricketts recalls remain the same at Marylhurst today. The Marylhurst Education Department still has good rapport with other schools so opportunities for student teaching are readily available, scheduling of classes still allows students to graduate within a streamlined time frame, and students (and alumni) still have access to a lot of support with career planning and resume preparation.

Ricketts admires Marylhurst University for its history, innovation and dedication to lifelong learning and the Holy Names nuns for their knowledge. “The dedication of the Sisters was so beautiful and so

supportive,” she said, “I hope that spirit can continue — excellence in learning.

Sometimes it’s hard to change, but Marylhurst has done a good job.” She supports Marylhurst because the university continues to provide students with a chance to build a strong foundation, increase leadership skills and learn from each other, creating strong leaders in our communities and families.

If you are interested in joining the 1893 Legacy Society, or have questions about our planned giving services, please call the Office of University Advancement at 503.699.6251.

33RD ANNUAL MARYLHURST GOLF CLASSIC Monday, August 28, 2017 Oswego Lake Country Club Brought to you, in part, by our generous presenting sponsors Pacific Power, Columbia Bank and Bon Appetit Management Co. 10 a.m. - Registration Noon - Shotgun Start 5:30 p.m. - Awards Banquet Register by June 30 and submit names of team players by August 1. Team sponsorships begin at $3,000. Call University Advancement at 503.699.6251.

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ALUMNI CREATIVES BLENDA TYVOLL ’95: A PIONEER OF ONLINE ART

by Auriana Cook (Excerpt; read the full article at www.marylhurst.edu/news/) Blenda Tyvoll is a full-time artist based out of Beavercreek, Oregon, where she lives on a farm and creates stunning paintings inspired by her natural surroundings. Since graduating from Marylhurst in 1995 with a B.A. in Art and coursework in interior design, Blenda has found success in the art world, and learned a lot along the way. Now, a few decades postMarylhurst, she looks back on her education, on how those experiences have shaped her life since, and offers some wisdom to anyone leading a creative life.

STAYING INSPIRED, STAYING MOTIVATED Blenda says that when she sets out to create a painting, she tries not to get too attached to the original image in her head.“Quite often I have an idea that I want something to turn out a certain way, then I turn back and look at it and it’s like…where the heck did that come from? Most of the time I have no idea!”

Blenda motivates herself to produce new art regularly by organizing two open studio shows per year, one in June and one in October. She opens up her studio space on the farm to the community, so that they can browse and buy paintings. Anyone interested in these events can follow @blendastudio on social media for updates.

TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF ARTISTS

“Keep an open mind. When I was starting out, it was like, ‘Oh, you have to get into a gallery!’ . . . That’s one way to be an artist, but there are lots of other ways of being an artist. Be persistent. Be consistent. Don’t give up — it can take a while to really get into a groove. And don’t quit your day job! . . . Don’t feel like it’s beneath you if you are a barista at a coffee shop while you are pursuing your creative side. If you just say, ‘okay, I’m just gonna make it on what I do,’ It can be very stressful and hard and zap all of the good energy out of you . . . Just have fun!”

KANSAS A poem by June Smith Brockmeier ’69 His wife was difficult to live with, opinionated and narrow minded, only seeing the world in black and white.

The morning Almira Gulch made his favorite breakfast, two ranch eggs over easy, two pieces of buttered toast, he saw her, out of the corner of his eye, pretending to go for the sugar bowl but instead spooning arsenic into his cup of coffee.

So grateful was he to be rid of his miserable life and wife, he drank it.

Obviously I didn’t think what she did was right but then that was between the two of them.

Who can understand the ways of a married couple?

But when she strapped that wicker basket on the back of her bicycle and set off for Aunt Em and Uncle Henry’s farm with an order signed by the sheriff to take Toto away from Dorothy….

Well, then I knew Almira Gulch had gone too far and that she really was a wicked old witch.

JUNE SMITH BROCKMEIER graduated in 1969 with a B.A. in English Language and Literature. She has loved poetry forever, and remembers being heartbroken as a young child when Almira Gulch arrived to take Toto away in The Wizard of Oz.

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THE HEAD, THE HEART AND THE ART Celebrating 30 Years of Art Therapy at Marylhurst University

Art therapy provides an alternative means of communicating for those who cannot find the words to express anxiety, pain or emotions as a result of trauma, combat, physical abuse, loss of brain function, depression, and other debilitating health conditions. ~ AMERICAN ART THERAPY ASSOCIATION ~

The field of art therapy is often simplified and misunderstood. With the rise of adult coloring books and other DIY mindfulness and therapeutic practices, it can be easy to believe that we can pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and manage our mental health alone. As a whole, and especially for the state of Oregon -- which is ranked almost last in mental health care(1) -- these self-guided efforts are not enough. Marylhurst’s Master’s in Art Therapy Counseling program has continually stepped up to the plate.

The program, accredited by the American Art Therapy Association (AATA), is rigorous and focused on providing a clinical foundation for practice so graduates can get licensed as professional counselors and are prepared to earn credentials as a board-certified art therapist and national board-certified counselor. The program is also recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors as a source of continuing education for counselors.

Alongside courses in psychology and counseling, the program helps students integrate art into their practice, including comprehensive training utilizing various art media and working with groups, families and individuals.

Equally as important, the program is in lockstep with the values of the Sisters who founded Marylhurst.The program is focused on social justice, care grounded in people, impacting social change and empowering individuals in a diverse variety of settings. Oregon is woefully underserved when it comes to mental health need and access to services, and it is often the people who need it most who have the most difficulty accessing these services.

Artist and recent M.A. in Art Therapy graduate Alyssa Elkins ’16 created “Phytoscape” (far right, acrylic on canvas, 22”x28”), featured on this issue’s cover, as part of her 2016 thesis presentation.

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Marylhurst art therapy students help fill the majority of this need through their fieldwork and clinical practicums, especially in their second year in the program. In their first placement (practicum), students complete four hours a week of non-clinical group work, with some individual assessments to complete assignments. In their second placement (internship), students serve a whopping 720 hours a year, which breaks down into 24 hours a week of clinically focused group, individual and family work. Students work alongside a team of professionals at their respective sites, implementing foundational treatment plans, goals and measurements as directed through the art therapy process.

Their services are offered free of charge.

SERVING A HIGH NEEDS POPULATION The students work with some of Oregon’s most vulnerable populations: veterans, teens who have been trafficked, refugees, children in the foster care system who have experienced abuse, elderly and Alzheimer’s patients, developmentally disabled, and in-patient psychiatric settings.

The program plans to continue to serve the underserved, and in the future potentially expand the number of sites. This year, a research pathway was added to the final year of the program, allowing students to submit formal research through the Institutional Review Board and to formal publications. Students also present their research at the Art Therapy program’s open house in June.

30 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE Marylhurst has a long-standing and well-recognized program, celebrating its 30-year anniversary in late 2016. It is the only AATA-approved program in Oregon, one of two AATAapproved programs in the Pacific Northwest, and one of only 35 AATAapproved programs in the entirety of North America. In October it was ranked number four in the nation by BestCounselingDegrees.net. Most importantly, the faculty are actively involved at the forefront of the field and continuing to push the field’s boundaries for growth.

Art therapy program director Mary Andrus, ATR-BC, LPC, LCPC, testified at the State of Oregon House Committee on Health Care Meeting on February 13 as the state nears the passing of an art therapy license in Oregon. Andrus is also on track to earn her Ph.D. in Art Therapy this May from Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, one of only a few art therapy doctorate programs in the United States.

[1] The Oregonian, Oregon ranked near dead last for people with mental health concerns, report finds. http://www.oregonlive.com/health/index. ssf/2016/10/oregon_ranked_near_dead_last_f.html

COMMUNITY OUTREACH & CONTINUING EDUCATION Aside from site work, Marylhurst’s art therapy program offers several unique programs for a range of people, from those who don’t consider themselves artistic to practicing art therapists: OPEN STUDIO PROCESS (Every first Tuesday of the month, 5:30-8 p.m., Mayer Art Building, free) During Open Studio the studio really is open to one and all. This meditative approach toward art-making was founded by art therapy pioneer Pat Allen, and appeals to anyone who is interested in using art to know self. No previous experience with art making is necessary! In a nonjudgemental space, participants explore making art to release stress and find new meaning in their life.

Open Studio also gives art therapy students a chance to work with their own images, allowing for selfexamination and introspection of self to help inform their clinical work, as well as connect to the larger Marylhurst community.

2018 JOINT SYMPOSIUM Next spring the Art Therapy program will be partnering with Marylhurst’s Music Therapy and Religious Studies programs and other creative arts therapy associations to offer a symposium on campus. The symposium will explore best practices and continuing education, and offer a chance for cross-disciplinary discussion, and development for future collaboration and community building. It will also be a chance for students to get involved and understand their field in a wider context.

CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS Relevance is key, and the program provides opportunities for students and graduates to update their knowledge base with the most current tools and strategies and explore ones that are new to them, as well as introduce newcomers to the field of Art Therapy. Visit marylhurst.edu/at-workshops for a schedule of upcoming workshops.

Summer 2017 continuing education workshops include: July 14-15: Understanding Children’s Art July 21-22: Group Therapy: Effective Strategies July 28-29: Bereavement and Art Therapy August 4-5: Introduction to Dance Movement Therapy August 11-12: Therapeutic Storytelling Workshop August 18-19: Art Therapy in the Schools August 25-26: Introduction to Art Therapy Workshop *Most workshops may be taken as Continuing Education Credit (CE).

One CE equals 10 contact hours of Continuing Education Credit.

Marylhurst University has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4465. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.

Interested in learning more about the art therapy program, or know someone who would make an exceptional art therapist? Candidates start by earning a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution with a cumulative 3.0 GPA. In addition, the M.A. in Art Therapy Counseling program requires that applicants also have:

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27 quarter credits in art (distributed among drawing, painting and sculpture). These classes can be taken at a community college.

18 quarter credits in psychology, including 6 credits of general psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Human Development and Theories of Personality or Research Methods.

Miller Analogies Test or GRE scores only if you a have GPA below 3.0.

For further inquiries about the program, please contact Marylhurst’s Office of Admissions at 503.699.6268 or email admissions@marylhurst.edu.

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ALL IN IT TOGETHER

Equity & Inclusion at Marylhurst

Since its founding in 1893, Marylhurst has sought to include students from all backgrounds and faiths, and has endeavored to make education accessible to all, especially the underserved. Although the landscape has changed, the continued goals of inclusivity have remained the same.

Marylhurst continues to strive for serious introspection about how it can best achieve goals of equity and inclusivity for all its students in this current day and age. In 2015 Marylhurst was accepted to participate in Campus Compact Oregon’s Executive Learning Series on Equity and Empowerment. Campus Compact of Oregon, founded in 1996 (in conjunction with a larger Campus Compact initiative founded in 1986), supports educational institutions in improving practices around institutional equity, collaborative learning, and community engagement to respond effectively to a racially diverse and changing Oregon.

The 2015-2016 Executive Learning Series on Equity and Empowerment (ELSEE) brought together educational administrators, professors, and students from across Oregon to engage in meaningful discourse and action focused on equity in our institutions.

MU COHORT JOINS INSTITUTIONS ACROSS OREGON Marylhurst’s cohort consisted of two administrative staff members with student-facing roles (Ryan Clark and Coco Jones), one faculty member (Fred Isaacs) and the student body president (Victoria Wortham), along with President 16 | marylhurst.edu | events.marylhurst.edu

Melody Rose. They, along with 33 colleagues from seven higher education institutions across Oregon gathered once a month over the course of a year to explore how they could transform outcomes for students of color, create more inclusive environments and discuss the dynamics of systems of power, privilege and oppression and how they affect us individually and as a collective.

One of the outcomes of ELSEE was the implementation of the Campus Compact Oregon Equity and Empowerment Corps. The near-peer, young professional corps members are tasked with developing programming for students of color on campus to network, build systems of support, and develop leadership confidence by mentoring local K-12 students of color and/or first generation college students.

By providing an opportunity to champion students with similar backgrounds to their own, and instilling the belief that anyone can attend college, this program is designed to improve attendance and degree completion for both the mentors and mentees.

A NEW COMMITTEE IS FORMED At Marylhurst, this initiative led to the creation of the Marylhurst Empowerment and Equity Program (MEEP). Trécha Dacres (pictured on the left), 2016-2017 Equity and Empowerment Corps Member, took on the MEEP coordinator role in February 2017. She holds a B.S. in

Management from the University of the West Indies, Mona, and is familiar with Marylhurst’s unique culture as she is currently pursuing a B.F.A. in Art here at Marylhurst.

MEEP has already held several events on campus including an event held in partnership with Marylhurst’s Student Leadership Council to talk about MEEP goals, self-care and solidarity, and a Discourse on Historical Grounding. We look forward to more MEEP events this year and encourage all to attend.

In addition to the implementation of MEEP, President Rose has also tasked, as a presidential priority, the formation of an Equity and Inclusion Committee. This committee’s goal is to ensure the fair and inclusive treatment of all members of the university community, creating a positive campus climate for all.

FIRST TASK: SUPPORT One of the committee’s first tasks is to implement and analyze an anonymous campus climate survey. The results of this survey will provide Marylhurst with a baseline of current community satisfaction on issues of equity and inclusion. With this information, the university will then be able to determine next steps toward our goal to ensure that all members of our community are valued and supported.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE Derek Franklin, Equity & Inclusion Committee Chair Emily Burruel, interdisciplinary & applied liberal arts Rachel Dixon, admissions Joan Jagodnik, student services Perrin Kerns, literature & art Tonda Liggett, education Maruska Lynch, admissions Susan Marcus, business Karen Pederson, university communications Shaii Stone, student Ayako Takamori, interdisciplinary & applied liberal arts Traci Varela, human resources Shan Wu, student

SERVING OUR SERVICE MEMBERS We are also happy to provide new channels of support for our students who are veterans or active service members, based on their feedback and needs. This includes the fall 2016 opening of a Student Veteran Study Lounge in Marian Hall, and the reactivation of the Student Veterans Club to provide outreach and support to student veterans and family members who have served. We are also starting a Marylhurst Chapter of Student Veterans of America. Marylhurst has also included a subcommittee especially for veterans as part of the Equity and Inclusion Committee. We have already begun to have an increased presence at community college and veterans events, including participation in veterans events at Chemeketa Community College and Portland Community College, and hosting a Veterans Resource and Career Fair in May. We plan to do even more in the coming year.

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As ever, we endeavor to make Marylhurst a place that is safe, comfortable, accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

We appreciate your support and contributions to these efforts! If you are interested in following and participating in these efforts and events, you can get in touch with the contacts below.

Veterans Affairs veteranservices@marylhurst.edu, 503.534.4081 Student Services Joan Jagodnik, Director of Student Services, jjagodnik@ marylhurst.edu, 503.534.4073 MEEP Trécha Dacres, MEEP Coordinator, trecha.dacres957@ marylhurst.edu Equity & Inclusion Committee Derek Franklin, Equity & Inclusion Committee Chair, dfranklin@marylhurst.edu events.marylhurst.edu | marylhurst.edu | 17

REMEMBERING A LEGACY Nancy Wilgenbusch (1947 - 2017) President Emerita Nancy Wilgenbusch, Ph.D., passed away February 4, 2017. She led Marylhurst for 25 years, until her retirement in 2008.

college was seeing an increase in enrollment, but the growth was slow, and deferred maintenance on the college grounds was beginning to show.

Born and raised on a farm with five siblings in St. Mary’s, Iowa, Nancy was instilled with a strong work ethic. Her achievements in academia reflected her dedication to higher education: an R.N. from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing (Des Moines, IA), a B.S. in Nursing from The Catholic University of America (Washington, D.C.), an M.S. in Nursing at Texas Women’s University (Denton, TX) and a Ph.D. in Education, specializing in community and human resources, from the University of Nebraska (Lincoln, NE).

Nancy’s strong work ethic, practical sensibilities, and charisma led to the success of Marylhurst, and it flourished and grew. In the 1990s, Marylhurst celebrated its 100th year and made the transition from college to university under Nancy’s dynamic leadership. By this time, the institution was operating in the black – entirely free of debt – and a capital campaign raised more than 12 million, well over the six million goal.

After earning her R.N. and undergraduate degree, Nancy began her academic career, first teaching nursing classes at her alma mater, Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Des Moines, then in 1975, in an academic dean position at the College of St. Mary in Omaha. Then she made the move to the West Coast and to Marylhurst.

When Nancy arrived at Marylhurst in 1984 – just 35 years old and a first-time president – she faced an uphill climb. Having reinvented itself as one of the first colleges of lifelong learning in the nation in the mid-1970s, the small liberal arts

These successes were due in large part to Nancy’s immensely effective fundraising efforts, and a grounded sense of budgeting and prioritizing.

By the time Nancy would retire in 2008, Marylhurst had achieved many other firsts that had longlasting impacts. The gift from Phil and Penny Knight to create the Knight Opportunity Scholarship endowment in 1992 still remains the largest single gift made by an individual in Marylhurst history, and its effect is long-lasting. The Knight Opportunity Scholarship continues to assist 100+ students each year in reaching their goals. The first online classes offered in 1996 through Marylhurst’s prior learning program were at the forefront of educational

technology, and still offer flexibility and accessibility to our students today. The successful completion in 2008 of the $20 million Renaissance Capital Campaign once again revitalized and preserved the beauty of this historical campus. Upon her retirement, community leaders, friends and colleagues established the Nancy Wilgenbusch Ethical Leadership Scholarship Endowment Fund to honor her legacy and service, and to support Marylhurst’s students in perpetuity.

Aside from pomp and circumstance, Nancy was also well known for her lifelong commitment to serving on civic and corporate boards and committees. She traveled the world in such capacities, serving others and learning how to better integrate her own communities into a larger landscape. Those closest to Nancy also knew her enjoyment of entertaining, gourmet cooking, wearing ball caps, Sunday football games, and most of all, spending time with her family.

Nancy was Marylhurst’s longestserving president, and first to hold the title of President Emerita. She is deeply missed.

FOUNTAIN RESTORED, THANKS TO NANCY One of the more visible deferred maintenance needs was the fountain near the entrance to B.P. John. Cracked and unoperational – the result of a prank some 20 years earlier, college boys stealing a tank from the local armory, driving it onto campus to impress the Marylhurst girls, crashing into the fountain – it was in sad shape.

The story of how Marylhurst was able to repair its centerpiece fountain was one Nancy shared countless times for years to come, and for good reason.

It’s a good story.

“Sister Gio[vanni Zanetti] told me if I wanted to fix the fountain, all I needed to do was bury a statue of St. Francis next to it,” she would recall.

Skeptical, but willing to try anything, Nancy followed Sister Giovanni’s advice. A short time later, Nancy was surprised to find a check on her desk, for just the amount needed for repairs. And that was just the beginning.

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In Memoriam We’d like to recognize and honor those in our community who passed away in recent months.

Ethna Marie O’Doherty (Cecilia Miriam), SNJM ’40 January 17, 2017, Lake Oswego, OR Mary Dubie DuBois, attended 1941-1942 November 17, 2016, Butte, MT Mary Mills ’42 January 14, 2017, Portland, OR Patricia “Pat” Neubecker Bartoletti ’43 March 5, 2017, Butte, MT Katherine Gray (Lucian Mary), SNJM, attended 1944-1947 and 1952-1962 January 29, 2017, Spokane, WA Patricia “Tricia” Hugh Rouch, attended 1944-1945 January 19, 2017, Visalia, CA Joann Groo (Mary Claudiana), SNJM, attended 1945-1960 January 25, 2017, Spokane, WA Marion Scott Murphy ’45 November 30, 2016, Pasadena, CA Harriet Benson Brogan ’46 January 11, 2017, San Diego, CA Theresa Truttman Smith, attended 1946-1947 November 9, 2016, Bend, OR Katherine “Peggy” O’Neill Higgins ’47 January 28, 2017, Seattle, WA Miriam Albrich Chipps ’48 February 5, 2017, Salem, OR Evelyn Jankowski Becker, attended 1949-1952 February 2, 2017, Lewiston, ID Patricia Baxter, SNJM ’50 March 23, 2017, Lake Oswego, OR Mary Zenger Kreft ’50 March 2, 2017, Hood River, OR

Colleen Smith ’50 October 27, 2016, Portland, OR

Robert Sewvello ’90 April 4, 2017, Yakima, WA

Lea Ann Harrington McGuirk ’55 December 26, 2016, Lebanon, OR

Barbara Duke Woodard Olson ’92 January 31, 2017, Coos Bay, OR

Lorraine Aubert Eyraud ’56 February 22, 2017, Walla Walla, WA

Micheline Doan ’02 December 1, 2016, Vancouver, WA

Patricia Josephine Daly (Isabel Mary), SNJM ’58 March 18, 2017, Spokane, WA

Karen Bates-Smith ’03 October 9, 2016, Newberg, OR

Sharron McCleery ’59 April 18, 2017, Vancouver BC, Canada

Benjamin M. Rougeou, Jr., attended in 2006 January 21, 2017, Portland, OR

Mary Angela Morbeck, SNJM ’59 January 27, 2017, Lake Oswego, OR

Kathleen Gredzens ’08 December 12, 2016, Bradford, PA

Gretchen Barr Reidy ’59 January 27, 2017, Millbrae, CA

Robert Ramaker Jr. ’09 October 4, 2016, Granbury, TX

Sharon Lorenz Bechtold ’60 February 3, 2017, Woodburn, OR

Paul Gilbarg, School of Business faculty, 1992-2016 November 20, 2016, Portland, OR

Marilyn Lux Mauk ’60 November 16, 2016, Nez Perce, ID Ann Howe Pachal ’61 September 19, 2016, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Margaret Wiese Thompson ’64 November 10, 2016, Stockton, CA Ricarda McCleary Clause ’72 December 22, 2016, Lakeview, OR

Nancy Wilgenbusch, President Emerita, 1984 - 2008 February 4, 2017, Gladstone, OR Harry Merlo, long-time supporter of Marylhurst October 24, 2016, Portland, OR Mary Vranizan, long-time supporter & wife of retired trustee Edward Vranizan January 21, 2017, Lake Oswego, OR

Susan Shive ’74 March 2, 2017, Merced, CA Sharon Collins, attended from 1980-1985 October 27, 2016, Portland, OR Ruth Golden Ingram ’84, ’85 December 1, 2016, Sisters, OR Nathan “Nate” Robertson ’87 November 19, 2016, Vancouver, WA

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