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Newman University Magazine Newman University President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. Vice President for University Advancement J.V. Johnston ’82 Director, Alumni Relations Sarah (Kriwiel) Cundiff ’86, ’90, ’15 Director, University Relations Clark Schafer Director, Editorial Services Ken Arnold Publications Staff
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Spring 2015 | Vol. 2 No. 2 | http://mag.newmanu.edu
Newman University has a rich history and heritage. Our very existence today can be traced to the achievements, wisdom, vision and courage of many people over the past 81 years. In this issue of Newman University Magazine, we take a look at some of the events, vision and individuals that make up our heritage, and that continue to play important roles in the present and future of the university.
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Adorers of the Blood of Christ – United States Region Leadership Team Barb Hudock, ASC, Region Leader Maria Hughes, ASC Janet McCann, ASC Jan Renz, ASC Francine Schuster, ASC Newman University Board of Trustees Gerald (Jerry) T. Aaron Donette Alonzo ’88 Rose Therese Bahr, ASC Teresa Hall Bartels ‘73 Michael Bukaty Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D., President John Clevenger Rev. Frank Coady Linda Davison ’77, Chair Kenneth C. Doonan Tad Druart ‘87 Glenn Dugan ‘85 Elaine Freund, ASC Bart A. Grelinger, MD, FAAN ‘83 Gerry Killeen ‘69 J.T. Klaus ‘87 Patricia Koehler Jeffrey Korsmo Archie Macias ’74, Vice-Chair Tony Madrigal Janet McCann, ASC Jan Renz, ASC Vera Robl Gabrielle Rowe, ASC Larry P. Schumacher Rev. Michael Simone Bob Simpson ‘83 Jacqueline Vietti Rev. Thomas A. Welk Stephen Williamson, MD ‘76 Thomas M. Ruane, Sr.* * Director Emeritus
Newman University Executive Officers Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D., President Michael Austin, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Mark Barrett, M.S., Vice President for Enrollment Management Jennifer Gantz, M.S. Vice President for Finance and Administration J.V. Johnston Vice President for University Advancement Victor Trilli, M.S. Ed. Director of Athletics National Alumni Board Timothy Belsan ’05 Chase Blasi ’16, Student Representative Daniel Bryan ’08 Michael P. Cox ’03, ’09 Larry Crow ’06 Sarah (Kriwiel) Cundiff ’86, ’90, ’15 Director Tad Druart ’87, President Patrick Edwards ’07 Molly Fox ’10 Jesse Gray ’12 Renee (Soukup) Hein Ph.D. ’02 Vice President Ryan Huschka Ph.D. ’07 Faculty Representative Paul Kapalata ’10 Eric Leitzel ’10 Kathy (Chervanek) Linnebur ’99, ’08 Jeffrey Lipp ’88 Michael W. Ludlow ’08 Nicole (Lee) Manbeck ’06 Seth Page, MD ’00 Sarah Phelan ’07 Laura (Sutter) Quick ’04 Leasha Strang ’11 Therese Wetta, ASC ’64 ASC Representative Tammy White ’11, ’13 Logan Winter ’13
Spring 2015 Vol. 2 No. 2 Newman University Magazine is published twice a year in October and April, by the Office of University Advancement, University Relations Department for alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the university. Send address changes to cundiffs@ newmanu.edu or Alumni Director, Newman University, 3100 McCormick, Wichita, KS, 67213-2097. Mailing lists are confidential and are not furnished to outside organizations. Newman University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 30 N. LaSalle St. Ste. 2400, Chicago, IL, 60602-2504, 312-263-0456. Newman University does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, handicap, national or ethnic origin. ©2015 Newman University
Much of our heritage is the result of people who had the vision and wisdom to guide the university through its many stages of development with careful planning and thoughtful goal setting. In this issue, we present the latest manifestation of that process – the Newman University Strategic Plan 2014-2019. This plan defines our vision of Newman in five years, and sets out the achievements we will strive for to make that vision a reality. In this issue we also highlight an individual who, through her love for the profession of nursing and concern for the good of the community, brought to Newman a fledgling school of nursing that is now home to some of the most popular and important programs the university offers. I think you’ll enjoy our profile of Marjorie (Marj) Chance, who continues to make an impact on the lives of many Newman University students. Our history and heritage also include the many traditions that have grown through the years, such as those created to honor our namesake Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman. This year, we have created what we think will become a new tradition, Heritage Month, which combines the long-standing events of Cardinal Newman Week with new celebrations to honor our founders the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, and our Catholic tradition. While we selected just one month to focus on our heritage, I think many people on campus continue to have a new appreciation for our history, traditions and faith, as well as the alumni, benefactors, friends, and past and current faculty, staff and students who have helped make Newman the university of excellence it is today. For that, I send you my sincere gratitude, and the wish that you too will continue to value and honor the powerful heritage of Newman University. Thank you for everything you do.
Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. Caritas Christi Urget Nos!
Newman University is a Catholic university named for John Henry Cardinal Newman and founded by the Adorers of the Blood of Christ for the purpose of empowering graduates to transform society.
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DEPARTMENTS 2 University News 20 Faculty and Staff Notes 22 Giving 24 Athletics 26 Alumni Updates 36 Class Notes
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ON THE COVER: In February, Newman University combined traditional celebrations such as High Tea with new events to create Heritage Month. Read more on page 12. Photo by Austin Solis ’15
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Singh, Camarenas to receive honorary degrees Surendra Singh, Ph.D. and Gene and Yolanda Camarena will be awarded Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa degrees at the Newman University Spring 2015 Commencement, May 16. The university bestows the honorary degrees upon members of the extended Newman community based on exemplary dedication to one of the university’s Core Values: Catholic Identity, Culture of Service, Academic Excellence, and Global Perspective. Singh was selected for his commitment to Academic Excellence. Over a 45-year teaching career at Newman Singh led the development of a highly respected Department of Biology, 10 degree programs in science and allied health, a very successful pre-med program, and science programs for high school students.
The Camarenas will be honored for Culture of Service, in large part for their work to help Hispanic students earn college degrees. They established the Adelante (Spanish for "moving forward”) Scholarship at Butler Community College in 2010 for Hispanic students, and in 2011 extended the scholarship to BCC students who transfer to Newman. Read more about Surendra Singh and the Camarenas at http://mag.newmanu.edu/honorarydegrees15.
Outcomes are the ‘proof’ at Newman As the old adage goes, “The proof of the pudding is in the eating.” That works fine when measuring the ability of a cook. But what is the proof when measuring the effectiveness of a college education? In many ways, the proof is in the outcomes. Outcomes are the measurable results, achievements and other notable activities of current students, and recent graduates. 2
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NU is a 2015 STEM Jobs Approved College Newman University is among the top colleges nationwide in offering programs that prepare students for high-demand, high-growth jobs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Newman was named to the 2015 STEM Jobs Approved Colleges list for its best practices in Program Alignment to STEM Jobs and STEM Job Placement After Graduation. Newman was one of only three Kansas colleges named to the list. Read more about the STEM Jobs Approved Colleges list at http://newmanu.edu/ NUStemApproved15.
According to many experts, outcomes are good indicators of a given school’s educational effectiveness. In recent years, Newman University has gathered a number of these indicators, including test scores on professional licensing exams, the percentage of students accepted into graduate and professional schools, the results of studies such as the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), and other research. In this issue of Newman University Magazine, you’ll find many of these outcomes across a range of academic programs, student interests, athletic endeavors and more. Look for them at the bottom of each page. In 2014, eight out of eight Newman students who applied were accepted to medical schools.
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Newman named to Community Service Honor Roll for fifth time Newman University was recognized for the fifth time for its commitment to service by being named to the 2014 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service to America’s communities. The Honor Roll is the highest federal recognition a school can receive for its commitment to community. Between July 31, 2013 and June 1, 2014, more than 650 Newman students engaged in more than 258,000 hours of community service. Newman is one of only six colleges and universities in Kansas, and the only one in Wichita, selected for the 2014 Honor Roll. Read more about the Service Honor Roll at http://newmanu.edu/ServHnrRoll15.
Newman adds $126 million annually to local economy Newman is making a $125.9 million annual economic impact on the Greater Wichita Area, according to a study commissioned by the Kansas Independent Colleges Association (KICA). The KICA, a group of 18 Kansas independent, degree-granting colleges and universities, commissioned a study to find the collective and individual estimated impact on the Kansas economy by KICA member colleges. Using data from Fiscal Year 2012-13, the study determined total economic benefits by examining income generated by university operations (payroll and day-to-day expenses), student spending (off-campus spending on groceries, rent, transportation, etc.), visitor spending (hotels, restaurants, gas), and student productivity (added income from gaining higher skills and knowledge).
The study also noted that Newman’s contribution of nearly $126 million is the equivalent of 2,616 jobs,* and that Newman provides added benefits to students and society through the related factors of reduced crime, lower unemployment, and increased tax revenue.
Together, the 18 KICA colleges generate $981 million to the Kansas economy. Newman’s share of that is about 13 percent. * Job equivalents are a measure of the average-wage jobs a given amount of income can potentially support.
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92 percent of Newman graduates are employed or in graduate school within nine months of graduation.
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Marj Chance with nursing scholarship recipient Ashley Hare in 2014
A love for nursing and community involvement helped set a new direction for Newman University
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While in school, Chance lived in a nursing students home similar to this. The young women each had a small room, bed check was at 10, and students worked and studied at least eight hours a day. Via Christi Health
Marjorie (Westwood) Chance does not have what you might consider a traditional connection to Newman University. She’s not an alumna. She never took classes here. She’s not on the faculty or staff. You don’t often see her on campus, and relatively few students know her name. Yet “Marj” Chance plays a vital role in the history, growth, present and future of Newman University. Had it not been for Chance, her desire to help others and the community, and her relationships with Newman and other Wichita organizations, Newman University would be a very different place today.
Newman is the only private NCAA D-II college in Kansas.
The St. Francis School of Nursing graduating class of January 1946. Marjorie Chance, then Westwood, is seated third from the left.
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While pre-nursing, first-aid and – briefly - nursing, had been taught at Sacred Heart Junior College in the 1930s and 40s, the programs slowly phased out and were discontinued by the early 1950s. It wasn’t until the late 1970s that nursing came back to Newman, thanks in large part to Chance. Chance is a Wichita native, who entered the St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in February 1943 and graduated in January 1946 as a Registered Nurse. Shortly after that, she met a man named Harold Chance, also a Wichita native who would later found Chance Manufacturing Co., Inc., which became the largest manufacturer of amusement rides in America. They were married on Oct. 4, 1946. Marj Chance worked briefly as a nurse, but soon left the profession to devote her time to her husband and family. Occasionally, she also helped out when the company went to conventions and trade shows. Chance said she enjoyed raising her children, but also missed working as a nurse. “I loved being a nurse; it was a great thing in my life,” Chance said. “I think going to nursing school was the best thing that ever happened to me.” Later, Chance also developed a love of serving the community, which took many forms over the course of her life. She volunteered for the Campfire Girls, the Cub Scouts, and St. Francis Hospital. She was a member of and served terms as president of the PTA membership for Willard School, the St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary (two terms), the Hospital Auxiliaries of Kansas, and the Ladies Board of Rolling Hills Country Club. 6
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Marj Chance is also well-known and appreciated by many people at Via Christi Health for her longtime support and volunteer work. She is pictured here with Via Christi Health CEO and Newman University Board of Trustees member Jeff Korsmo, which appeared in the “Chat with the CEO” section of the Fall 2013 issue of Via Christi Life magazine.
In fall 1978, Kansas Newman College ‘in conjunction with the St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing announced plans to develop programs leading to an Associate Science Degree in Nursing and Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing for registered nurses.’ – Jo Ann Funke Robertson, R.N., M.Ed., The History of St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing 1917-1980
It was her membership on two other boards, however, that led to her playing a key role in the history of Newman University. Chance was the first woman to serve on the Lay Advisory Board of St. Francis Hospital (now part of the Via Christi system), where she served three terms between 1977 and 1986. She was also the first lay woman to serve on what was then the Board of Directors of Kansas Newman College.
A bridge At that time, changes were occurring in nursing education. Nursing schools had for many years been diploma programs
Newman student-athletes have had the highest overall GPA among athletic programs in the Heartland Conference for four straight years.
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Marj Chance with recent scholarship recipients Miranda Kohls, left, and Tammy Ruth. “She enjoys meeting the scholarship recipients and gives them her views on nursing,” said President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. “She’s proud of the nurses from Newman, because they provide care for the whole person.”
operated by independent hospitals and other groups. In the 1970s, however, state nursing boards began requiring more advanced education to certify nurses. A movement began to move nursing schools from a hospital to a collegiate setting, where nurses could earn two-year associate’s degrees or four-year bachelor’s degrees. Some schools and hospitals, including the St. Francis School of Nursing, initially responded by providing tuition assistance to their nursing students to help them meet the state requirements. St. Francis also reimbursed employed nurses 75 percent of their tuition costs. Ultimately, the cost of such programs became prohibitive, and St. Francis looked to other ways to supply the hospital with adequately trained nurses. Because Chance was on both the St. Francis and the Newman boards, she became the bridge that connected the two and led to the establishment of the nursing program at the university. From that beginning in 1979, the Newman School of Nursing and Allied Health has grown to include some of the university’s most sought-after programs, including
“Nursing has become one of our most successful programs, and spawned a very popular and successful nurse anesthesia master’s program and other allied health programs,” said Newman University President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. “One-third of our undergraduate student body today is enrolled in nursing or allied health programs.”
‘It’s very important’ The Chances continued to support nursing, and Newman as a whole, for many years after. They sponsored the annual Laurie Bell Memorial Jet Open Charity Golf Tournament for many years, and were generous donors to the Beyond the Renaissance 2000 and Dugan Library and Campus Center capital campaigns. They also created a scholarship fund for the children of Chance Manufacturing employees.
‘She is full of life and energy; she’s a most enjoyable person with whom to visit and play golf. She is dedicated to her family and her faith. She is generous, witty, wise.’ – Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. President, Newman University
In 2011, she established two scholarships for students seeking degrees in nursing: The Marjorie W. Chance Annual Nursing Scholarship and The Marjorie W. Chance Endowed Nursing Scholarship. Each program awards scholarships each year to qualified nursing students, with regard for the students’ financial need. Chance said the reason she continues to support nursing education at Newman is simple, and hasn’t really changed since her early days as a nurse.
“I think it’s very important to have good nurses,” she said. “I loved being a nurse, and I like others to have the opportunity In the late 1970s, Chance said she and her to do the same.” husband began visiting the Bahamas in In 2010, after 63 years of marriage, Harold Chance the winters. In the 1980s they bought a passed away. Marj Chance’s family now includes a son, villa there. “First we started going for three months for the winter, then it became four, then six,” Chance said. “It’s a great place and has great people, from everywhere in the world.”
three daughters and numerous grandchildren.
For her dedication to the university, Newman awarded Chance an honorary degree – the Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa – at the Spring 2011 Commencement ceremony.
As she began making extended stays in the Bahamas, she cut back and eventually stopped her volunteer and community service work in Wichita. Still, she continues to support Newman through gifts and nursing scholarships.
According to the 2014 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), 34 percent of Newman freshmen report having participated in a Learning Community (considered a NSSE High-Impact Practice) vs. only 14 percent of students at other U.S. colleges and universities.
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Newman University celebrates first ‘Heritage Month’ The month of February is typically a busy time at Newman, as the university celebrates the life and teachings of its namesake Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman with a number of traditional events, including High Tea, Cardinal Newman Mass and the Cardinal Newman Banquet and Awards Ceremony. This year, Newman University broadened the celebration to include additional events, which honored not only Cardinal Newman but also our founders the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, and our Catholic tradition. The month-long celebration – “Heritage Month” – ran from Feb. 4 to March 4 and included more than a dozen activities. Newman officials said they plan to make it an annual event. “Heritage Month is a collection of important dates that have to do with this university, and are celebrated almost every single year in very similar fashion,” said Director of Mission Effectiveness and Archives Charlotte Rohrbach, ASC, who played a central role in creating Heritage Month. While Rohrbach said Cardinal Newman Week is something that is “extremely special” for the university, other events occurring primarily in February are also very important to our heritage. In addition, the university planned other activities, including special prayer services, masses, speakers and different programming, to pay homage to our past and to encourage more alumni and supporters of the university to return to campus to enjoy the events. The month kicked off Feb. 4 with observation of the Feast Day of St. Maria De Mattias, and an Ecumenical Service in St. John’s Chapel. Other events included a mass with Gregorian Chant and a book signing. Heritage Month concluded with a celebration of the day St. Maria founded the Adorers in 1834, and music by Luke Spehar, a rising Catholic singer/songwriter. “Heritage Month allows us to recognize the rich traditions of the university, the courage and foresight
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of our founders the ASC, the wisdom of Cardinal Newman, and the Catholic foundation that supports everything we do,” said Newman President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. “It was an absolutely wonderful way to celebrate all that is good about Newman University.” To hear more from Rohrbach about Heritage Month, visit http://newmanu.edu/HeritageMonth15.
Heritage Month events blend old with new Feb 4th Feast Day of St. Maria De Mattias Ecumenical Service
Feb 17th High Tea
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Feb 18th Ash Wednesday Mass
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50 percent of Newman seniors have completed a culminating experience vs. 43 percent at other U.S. colleges and universities. An additional 20 percent of NU seniors plan to complete an experience.
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The Cardinal Newman Banquet and Awards Ceremony.
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Above, below and lower right: Students, faculty and staff enjoyed High tea.
An ecumenical prayer service marked the beginning of Heritage Month. Kati Bush ’16
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Chant expert James Jordan led a two-day workshop that culminated in the Feb. 15 Mass with Gregorian Chant.
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Can you spot the differences between these two pictures?
At the 2015 Cardinal Newman Banquet, several alumni from Kansas Newman College gathered to re-create a photo the same group (almost) had posed for at a Homecoming event in the early 1990s. Missing from the 2015 shot are Drew ’79 and Karen Bogner, who did not attend this year’s banquet. L-r, front row: Mark ’78 and Ann (Roder)’81, ‘01 Fox; Carm (Faber) ’79 Ludlow; Veronica (Armendariz) ’82 and J.V. ’82 Johnston; Susan (Carney) ’80 and Michael ’80 Pool; back rows: Drew Bogner ’79; Mike Ludlow ’78; Karen Bogner; Ralph ‘80 and Barbara (Neuharth) Thiergart ’80, and Monte ’78 and Kimberly Vines.
L-r, front row: Mark ’78 and Ann (Roder)’81, ‘01 Fox; Carm (Faber) ’79 Ludlow; Veronica (Armendariz) ’82 and J.V. ’82 Johnston; Susan (Carney) ’80 and Michael ’80 Pool; back rows: Ralph ‘80 and Barbara (Neuharth) Thiergart ’80; Mike Ludlow ’78, and Monte ’78 and Kimberly Vines.
Co-author of book on Father Emil Kapaun signs copies at Newman On Feb. 26, Wichita Eagle reporter and noted author Roy Wenzl came to the Newman campus to discuss and sign copies of the book he co-authored, The Miracle of Father Kapaun: Priest, Soldier and Korean War Hero.
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in 1951 in a North Korean prisoner of war camp. A theatre presentation about the priest’s life and cause for sainthood named “The Miracle of Father Kapaun” was presented at Newman in 2010. The work was based on the original eight-part series on Kapaun that Wenzl wrote for the Eagle. To see a video of Wenzl's presentation, visit http://newmanu.edu/roywenzl.
According to the 2014 NSSE, 88 percent of Newman freshmen have been or plan to be involved in a community-based service project. The national average is 53 percent.
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Monsignor Robert Hemberger receives Cardinal Newman Medal He also was involved in the healthcare ministry, the Catholic Care Center, the Spiritual Life Center, The Lord’s Diner, the synod, and the recent Cathedral renovation. He received a Licentiate in Canon Law in 1985 from Catholic University, Washington, D.C.
To see highlights from the Cardinal Newman Banquet, visit: http://newmanu.edu/CardNewBanquet15. To see Monsignor Hemberger's acceptance speech, visit: http://newmanu.edu/HembergerSpeech. Kati Bush ’16
Reverend Monsignor Robert Hemberger was awarded the Cardinal Newman Medal at the 2015 Cardinal Newman Banquet and Awards Ceremony on Feb. 21. Monsignor Hemberger, a former member of the Newman Board of Trustees, retired in 2014. Monsignor Hemberger is widely known and appreciated for his gentle, congenial nature, his ability to inspire others, and his gift for bringing out the best in people. He has long been a supporter of Catholic higher education and of Newman University. In addition to serving as the diocesan representative to the Newman Board, he supported the St. Gianna Catholic Healthcare Academy, the Tom Seiler Teacher Academy at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, and the Newman Master of Theology and Master of Theological Studies programs. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 30, 1970. During his 44�year tenure with the diocese he served in many roles, including chaplain at St. Francis Hospital, Halstead Hospital and for the Sisters of St. Joseph, director of Marriage Encounter, Assistant Chancellor, Judicial Vicar of the Tribunal, Diocesan Administrator, and Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia.
Newman Board of Trustees Chair Linda Davison ’77 presents the Cardinal Newman Medal to Monsignor Hemberger at the Feb. 21 awards banquet.
Since 2007, Newman has earned 19 Heartland Conference GPA Awards.
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Newman University community creates Strategic Plan 2014-2019 Newman University Strategic Goals 2014-2019 The Newman University Strategic Plan 2014-2019 is driven by six goals, which set the direction for the university over the next five years. Goal I: Newman University will nurture a positive, uplifting environment by supporting its human, financial and physical resources.
In September 2011, members of the Newman University Board of Trustees were asked to envision the future of Newman University.
The result was the Newman University Strategic Plan 2014-2019.
“The Strategic Plan charts our course for the next five years – it defines what our efforts will be focused upon,” said Newman President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. “This plan shores up our commitment to the Core Value of Global Perspective, and continues our dedication to forming more partnerships and finding new ways to more fully realize our Catholic Mission and Identity.”
The Strategic Plan puts forward a clear direction to guide Newman toward achieving important goals. Among other things, it is designed to enhance the student experience,
Carrocci said more than 150 people representing all constituent groups in the Newman community participated in the process through visioning exercises, task forces, planning groups and more.
Their response, a collection of goals, plans and dreams, set into motion events and activities that over the next two and a half years involved research, meetings, imagination and more by representatives of every part of the Newman community.
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Goal II: Newman University will provide opportunities for students to experience transformational academic programs. Goal III: Newman University will continue to develop comprehensive and integrated co-curricular programs to foster life-long learning and enhance the out of class experience. Goal IV: Newman University will nourish its Catholic identity and engage those of all faiths in the common pursuit of the truth. Goal V: Newman University will expand partnerships with alumni and with church, higher education, and community organizations. Goal VI: Newman University will increase its capacity to use data to make effective decisions.
Newman students and faculty provided 258,000 hours of community service last year.
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“It’s the fruit of the labor of many people,” Carrocci said. “It’s essential that the plan be a collaborative effort.” “A lot of people contributed different things at different stages of the plan.” added Newman Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael Austin, Ph.D., who helped oversee the project. “That’s what strategic plans are– everyone participates in them.”
A vision The new plan, which was approved by the Board of Trustees in May 2014, includes the Newman Mission Statement, the university's four Core Values, the Newman Code, and a Vision Statement describing the Newman University of 2019: Newman is a Catholic University known for academic excellence, distinctive servicelearning experiences, and a commitment to nurturing faith in an environment of intellectual inquiry. Together with our community partners, we develop leaders who think critically, act compassionately, and work diligently to create a more just and peaceful world that honors the dignity of all people. To make the Vision Statement a reality, the plan is driven by six Strategic Goals. One goal, a major component of the plan, includes making the best use of
the university’s human, technological, financial and physical resources. This will involve developing and maintaining physical resources and technological infrastructures that will allow Newman to meet its curricular and co-curricular goals. The university will also implement a BYOD (Bring-Your-Own-Device) policy for students, which will replace university computer labs with fully supported, student-owned technology. To help achieve these and other objectives, Newman will make a
‘Our mission is timeless – it will endure. But it is our vision that will help us achieve our mission more fully and effectively.’ – President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D.
concentrated effort to grow freshman enrollment by 15 percent a year over the next five years, and grow the endowment by 5 percent the first year and 8 percent each succeeding year of the plan. The plan also calls for Newman to provide more opportunities for students to experience transformational academic programs. Major objectives within this goal are to provide abundant
opportunities for experiential learning, and to fully implement the Newman Studies Program (NSP) while also making it a nationally recognized and widely imitated program. The NSP is a unique approach to the core curriculum inspired by the teachings of Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman. Another major point in the plan is to stimulate students’ awareness of their place in the global community by creating more opportunities for international study and experiences. This will include creating an Office of International Studies to support student travel and study abroad programs. The university will also work to develop a national and international presence for the graduatelevel programs in theology. The Strategic Plan includes developing the first degree offering at the doctoral level: the Doctorate of Applied Nurse Anesthesia. Newman will also develop more integrated co-curricular programs for undergraduate students to strengthen campus culture and enhance out-ofclassroom activities. This is aimed at enriching the Newman experience through programs that focus on student leadership. Newman will also build on its tradition of service by incorporating service projects and service learning across the curriculum.
Over the past 10 years, Newman nursing students have consistently scored the highest on national licensing tests among the 34 nursing programs in Kansas.
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To increase student involvement and recreation, Newman has launched intramural sports programs. To increase student health and wellness, the university is exploring affordable memberships in Wichita health and fitness clubs, and the creation of a student health center. Austin notes that achieving some of the goals and objectives will be challenging. “One of the most important goals and probably the hardest goal to achieve is getting one-third of our students to have an international experience,” Austin said. “Another big one is the student health center. It’s do-able, but we will have to put our resources there.” To nourish the university’s Catholic Identity, Newman will strive to be the recognized leader in the region for Catholic scholarship, devotion and engagement. The university will increase awareness and commitment of students to its Catholic academic identity, and ensure that Catholic principles permeate all curricular, co-curricular and business operations. Newman will also provide more opportunities for visits and service missions to ASC ministries around the world. The plan also calls for Newman to expand partnerships with alumni, and with church, education and community organizations. To achieve this, Newman will form liaisons with local Catholic parishes and other churches, initiate dual-enrollment agreements with out-of-state community colleges, and expand the reach of the Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies into western and southeast Kansas.
to increase Newman’s capacity to use data to make effective decisions. This includes improving how we gather and analyze measureable outcomes, such as student learning and the success of academic and co-curricular programs.
‘stretch plan’ Austin noted that the university has already taken steps to achieve many of the goals and objectives. Newman has made progress with some technological parts of the plan, he said, launched intramural sports, developed new processes for course management, as well as other activity that has an important impact on the university. Still, he adds, the plan is not without its challenges. “It’s a stretch plan – it really is something that’s going to stretch us,” Austin said. “We’ll have to work hard on it for a long time, but I feel confident we can reach the goals we’ve set.”
To view the entire Newman University Strategic Plan - 2014-2019 visit http://newmanu.edu/strategic-plan.
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75 percent of Newman education program graduates are still teaching after five years (compared to the national average of about 50 percent).
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Graduate students can gain leadership training, certificate To attain the Leadership Certificate, students participate in specialized, structured leadership experiences. The program provides specific requirements students must meet, but they may go at their own pace, personally tailoring the process and choosing the activities, classes, groups and events that interest them. Participants receive a discounted one-year membership to the Kansas Leadership Center, which is internationally recognized in the field of leadership development. Matt Jordon, business development officer at KLC, said the mission of his organization is to equip people with the skills to bring about progress for the common good. “The goal of the program is for participants to receive a comprehensive set of resources to foster long-term growth and lasting change,” Jordon said.
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A partnership between Newman University and the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) is providing graduate students with a competitive advantage. Students enrolled in the Newman MBA or Master’s in Educational Leadership programs may now gain access to the KLC “leadership buffet”– a cornucopia of materials and resources – and earn a Leadership Certificate by participating in a program that blends on-line and traditional classroom learning. The program, which began last fall, will benefit Newman students in their future roles as managers and business leaders, according to Director of the MBA Program and Associate Professor of Marketing and Management Wendy Munday, Ed.D. “The ability of our graduates to lead their organizations, particularly during challenging times, will be dramatically increased due to the combination of the formal education they’ll receive at Newman and the additional skills they’ll gain through the Kansas Leadership Center,” Munday said. “They’ll be able to add value to their organizations immediately.” The Leadership Certificate program is grounded in the KLC philosophy that “leadership is an activity, not a particular role or position.”
Associate Professor of Marketing Wendy Munday, Ed.D.
The Newman Troubadours have performed three times at Carnegie Hall.
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Newman student helps alum’s effort to register historic house
Stanley met with archivists, researchers and preservation planners throughout the city, and submitted the initial request form and the official draft application, to the Kansas Historical Society.
As the poet Edgar Guest once wrote, “It takes a heap o’ living to make a house a home.”
Thanks to Stanley’s excellent research and the house’s condition, the building is also a candidate for the National Register of Historic Places – meaning her efforts could make the building a national landmark. Whatever the outcome, Macias said he is impressed with Stanley and her work.
As Newman University sophomore Diana Stanley recently learned, it also takes a heap o’ research to make a house a historic landmark.
If the house receives the designation, Macias said he will stage a gathering at the house and have Stanley make the announcement.
“All the kudos go to Diana,” he said. “She did a great job.”
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From September through December 2014, Stanley was a history/research intern helping Newman alumnus Rick Macias ’80 place a house he owns in central Wichita on the Register of Historic Kansas Places. Macias, a family law and adoption attorney, uses the house as his office. Macias said he recognized the historical significance of the house and thought it could qualify for the registry, but never had time to do the necessary research. He contacted Newman to ask about a student doing the work as an internship. Stanley, a history major with English, international studies, and pre-law minors, jumped at the chance. “She took to it like it was the most important thing in the world,” said Macias, who was also a history major at Newman. “You can tell she takes a delight in these things.”
“It was designed as a foursquare, and its impressive woodwork suggests the Art and Crafts Revival, while the lead glass artwork in the home is reminiscent of Prairie Glass, which is part of the Frank Lloyd Wright Movement,” Stanley said.
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71 percent of seniors believe Newman helped them develop or clarify a personal code of values and ethics “very much” or “quite a bit” (2014 NSSE Survey).
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The house owned by Rick Macias ’80 features ornate woodwork and stained glass. Kati Bush ’16
Stanley said she researched “everything from details about the first owner of the house to the wallpaper.” Among other things, she learned that the Italianate-style house was built in 1911 by local businessman Oscar D. Barnes.
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History students perform research, present findings at Wichita museum students also contacted experts at other universities during their research, making contacts that may help the students later in their professional careers. Most of the students participated in a Nov. 2 presentation of their findings, which was part of the museum’s monthly “Coffee with the Curator” speaker series.
Working under the direction of Howard, 10 students researched the vases, which came from the Apulia region of ancient Italy. The region, which includes the heel and back side of Italy’s “boot,” was mostly inhabited by Greeks in ancient times, who developed the vases and their decorative style several centuries before the birth of Christ.
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The students were in the Fall 2014 Historical Method course taught by Professor of Ancient History Cheryl Golden, Ph.D. Golden was contacted by Tim Howard, curator of exhibits and research at the museum, who invited Golden to select students to conduct research on about 20 ancient vases in the museum’s permanent collection.
Newman students Marissa Delgado, above, and Rebecca Bergkamp work with the Apulian vases at the Museum of World Treasures.
“The students got to touch and pick up the vases during their research things people just don’t get to do,” said Golden. “And, by all accounts, they conducted themselves in a very professional manner and did excellent research.”
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A group of Newman University history majors got some hands-on experience when they were asked to do original research on ancient artifacts and to present their findings for the Museum of World Treasures in Wichita.
Among other things, the students tried to determine exactly where the Greco-Roman vases came from, what use they served in the home, and any economic impact they may have had on the region. Golden said the
Newman student-athletes have earned the highest GPA among all athletic programs in the Heartland Conference for seven out of eight years.
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Newman student’s design is a winner for Catholic Charities Christmas Appeal
For the past three years, Newman Assistant Professor of Art and Graphic Design Pamela Pancake has worked with Heather Welch, director of communications and marketing at Catholic Charities, and Jodee Johnson, art instructor at Maize High School, as a community partnership. Newman senior graphic design students and Maize design students submit their work for the appeal as part of the students’ course work.
2013 Newman graduate Victoria Hostick volunteered to pose with her daughter, Skyler, for the photos. 2014 Newman graduate Brittany Loomis, now a designer for Catholic Charities, acted as art director to both groups of students.
This cover of the appeal card was one of several works created by student Gloria Esparza for the Catholic Charities 2014 Christmas Appeal.
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A set of designs by Newman University senior graphic design major Gloria Esparza was a hit with the Diocese of Wichita’s Catholic Charities. The social services organization selected Esparza’s work for their 2014 annual Christmas Appeal. Esparza’s designs and name and the Newman logo appeared on the appeal card and envelope, Christmas card and envelope, and a donation envelope.
“The collaboration offers students a real world, hands-on experience, and at the same time we are blessed with several creative concepts and designs from which to choose,” Welch said. According to Welch, Catholic Charities has seen profits from the appeal increase by 76 percent since the organization began working with Newman in 2010. The 2014 appeal was mailed to 50,000 local homes. The focus for donations in the 2014 appeal was on Harbor House, which helps women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. Gloria Esparza, center, chats with Newman alumna Brittany Loomis ’14, left, and Heather Welch at the Catholic Charities office in Wichita. 18
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More than 700 teachers have received their degrees through Newman’s Western Kansas Center.
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Education Professor Don Hufford enters ‘second retirement’
Education Instructor Carolyn Muehring retires after 51 years
Newman says farewell to Director of Security ‘Ollie’ Oliverson
When Professor of Education Don Hufford, Ph.D. stopped teaching at Newman University at the end of the fall 2014 semester, he considered it his second retirement. His first, he said, was in the late 1980s, when he retired from a three decades-plus career working with troubled youth in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Kansas.
Instructor of Education Carolyn Muehring, M.E., is set to end a 51-year career in teaching at the end of the spring semester.
Director of Security Richard “Ollie” Oliverson retired from Newman University Jan. 16, 2015 after many years of service in law enforcement and security.
Hufford joked that when he came to the university at age 62, he was Newman’s oldest faculty member. When he left the university at age 85, he was one of its most treasured. Hufford said he was attracted to Newman because it was a small college with a focus on students. “At a small college you have a chance to develop relationships with students,” he said. “I also liked the sisters’ philosophy of social justice, and their goal that when students graduate they seek peace and justice in the world.”
“The students are very exciting,” Muehring said, reflecting on her favorite part about Newman. “It’s very easy to work with them, and I enjoy that, and I enjoy watching them in their careers as student teachers, or interns.” Before joining Newman in 2006, Muehring taught every grade level from preschool to sixth grade across eight different states and one foreign country. Read more about Carolyn Muehring's retirement and see a video of her comments at http://mag.newmanu.edu/carolynmuehring-15.
While Oliverson has left Newman, however, he is not necessarily idle. “I spent 14 years on the [Wichita Police] force and another 14 1/2 here at Newman University,” Oliverson said. “After retirement, I’ll probably pick up some part-time work to keep me busy.” Oliverson was a favorite around the Newman campus among students, staff and faculty. He was appreciated for his helpfulness, affability and sense of humor – which were all clearly apparent even when he tried at times to project a gruff exterior. Read more about Ollie Oliverson's retirement at http://mag.newmanu.edu/ollie-oliverson-15.
Read more about Don Hufford and see video comments from his colleagues at http://mag.newmanu.edu/don-hufford-15.
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73 percent of Newman freshmen believe their courses challenge them to do their best work vs. 58 percent of freshmen at similar Catholic colleges and universities (2014 NSSE Survey).
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Faculty and staff activity and achievements
Suzanne V. L. Berg, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Communication:
“Fair Use and the Public Domain as Part of the Ideographic Grammar of Copyright Law,” presentation at the National Communication Association, Chicago, Ill., November 2014. “The Failure of Fair Use: Goldieblox v. the Beastie Boys,” web publication, In Media Res, Jan. 24, 2014. Retrieved on March 18, 2014 from: http://mediacommons.futureofthebook. org/imr/2014/01/24/failure-fair-use-goldieblox-vbeastie-boys. Vicki Bergkamp, ASC, Ed.D., Professor of Business and Chair of the Business Division
“Broken Systems We Enjoy,” presentation at Social Justice Workshop, Ruma, Ill., April 25, 2014. Mark Mannette, M.F.A., Assistant Professor of Theatre and Director of Theatre:
Wrote, directed and acted in “Who Killed Scrooge?” The Grand Chapel, Wichita, Kan., December 2014.
Michael Austin, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs, received the 2014 Association for Mormon Letters (AML) Award for Religious Non-Fiction for Re-reading Job: Understanding the Ancient World’s Greatest Poem, Greg Kofford Books: Draper, July 2014.
Directed “The Acting Class” independent film, July/ August 2014. Contributor to Zen and the Art of Local History, Bob Beatty and Carol Kammen, eds. Rowman & Littlefield: Lanham, 2014. Marguerite Regan, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English:
“Feminism, Vegetarianism, and Colonial Resistance in Eighteenth-Century British Novels,” Studies in the Novel, Vol. 46, No. 3 (Fall 2014). Amy Siple, M.S.N., Associate Professor of Nursing:
“Managing Behaviors in Clients Afflicted with Dementia,” videotape recorded by Rodney Bryant, M.D., Wichita Medical Associates, November 2014, Wichita, Kan. Carmen Stephens, M.S., Instructor of Nursing:
“Home Safety Assessment,” poster presentation selected for the Kansas Public Health Conference, Topeka, Kan., September 2014. For a complete listing of faculty/staff publications and achievements, visit http://mag.newmanu.edu/ spring15-facultypub.
Promotions Three faculty members were approved by the Newman Board of Trustees for promotions to take effect in Fall 2015. Mark Mannette, M.F.A., Assistant Professor of Theatre, promoted to Associate Professor and awarded tenure. Susan Crane-Laracuente, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of English, promoted to Associate Professor and awarded tenure. Carmen Stephens, M.S., Instructor of Nursing, promoted to Assistant Professor.
Clark Schafer was named Director of University Relations at Newman University, effective Nov. 17. Schafer oversees the University Relations Department, which includes communications, media and public relations, marketing and advertising, graphic design and Web site maintenance and development. Schafer previously worked in sportscasting, banking and marketing.
More than 800 ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) teachers have been trained through Newman’s graduate education program.
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Each year, Newman faculty and staff members publish and present a variety of literary, scholarly and professional works. Here is a sample of recent activity and other achievements.
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GIVING New ‘Giving Societies’ honor donors’ generosity Newman University is blessed to receive many gifts each year from alumni, donors and friends of the university. As a sign of appreciation, the university recently announced several new “Giving Societies” and clubs, to recognize the generosity of benefactors who make gifts at various levels throughout the year. “We are extremely grateful for the many gifts we receive that help support student scholarships, academic programs, physical plant and operations, and many other aspects of this university,” said Newman President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. “We strive to be good stewards of these gifts, and want our donors to know that their generosity is greatly appreciated. We literally could not do all that we do at Newman without them.”
“The Giving Societies are a way for us to say thank you and to show our donors that we value every individual, couple, family, company or organization that contributes to our efforts here,” added Newman Vice President for University Advancement J.V. Johnston ’82. “You make everything possible.” Membership in each society is based on the level of giving in a fiscal year, and includes a number of privileges ranging from appreciation dinners and complimentary invitations to university events, to commemorative gifts and recognition in the Annual Report (see pages 40�45 in this magazine). For more information on Giving Societies, call 316-942-4291, ext. 2163, or visit https://give.newmanu.edu.
Newman University Giving Societies The 1933 Society - Honors donors who have given a cumulative amount of $1 million or more in cash gifts during the university's fiscal year.
The Newman Society- Honors donors who have made a commitment to support Newman University through a planned, deferred or perpetual gift.
The Sacred Heart Society - Honors donors who give $25,000 or more in cash gifts during the university’s fiscal year.
Jet Club – Reserved for donors who give cash gifts of $1 to $999 during the university's fiscal year, excluding matching gifts and gifts-in-kind.
The Monsignor McNeill Society – Honors donors who give between $10,000 and $24,999 in cash gifts during the university’s fiscal year.
To make a gift online, visit https://give.newmanu.edu.
The De Mattias Society – Honors donors who give between $1,000 and $9,999 in cash gifts during the university’s fiscal year.
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100 percent of Newman nurse anesthesia graduates are employed in the field within six months of graduation.
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The evening included remarks by Newman Chair of the Board of Trustees Linda Davison ’77, President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D., Vice President for University Advancement J.V. Johnston ’82, and three student scholarship recipients. Carrocci told the audience that Beata is Latin for “blessed,” which was chosen as a title for the banquet because Newman is blessed by donors’ generosity. Carrocci added that Beata is also the name of Mother Beata Netemeyer, ASC, who played a major role in the founding of Sacred Heart Junior College in 1933.
Newman President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. presents a statuette of Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman to Via Christi CEO Jeff Korsmo, a 1933 Society member. Carrocci presented a gift to each of the attending societies’ members. Kati Bush ’16
More than 90 guests gathered in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center last November to be honored for their support of Newman University at the inaugural Beata Benefactors Banquet, a special event designed to recognize and thank major donors to the university. The event also served to formally announce the new Giving Societies at Newman University.
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Newman recognizes donors at first ‘Beata Benefactors Banquet’
Members of the 1933 Society attending the banquet were, l-r: U.S. Region Leader Barbara Hudock, ASC, representing the Adorers of the Blood of Christ; Father Michael Simone, representing the Catholic Diocese of Wichita; Dana and Larry Fugate; and Via Christi CEO Jeff Korsmo, representing Via Christi Health. 1933 Society members not pictured are Marilyn and John Dugan; Joan Eck; Kathy and Patrick O’Shaughnessy; the I.A. O’Shaughnessy Foundation, and the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation.
The Beata Benefactors Banquet will be an annual event at Newman.
Save the Dates! Make plans now to take part in the following events and help raise funds for Newman University students. You can also play an important role by sponsoring, donating auction items and/or volunteering to help!
Aug. 1 and 3 Laurie Bell Memorial 31st Annual Jet Open Charity Golf Tournament Kick-off party featuring live and silent auctions is Aug. 1; the tournament is Aug. 3. Information: 316-942-4291, ext. 2118, rohlederm@newmanu.edu or www.newmanjets.com.
June 6 2015 Wichita Gladiator Dash This 5K obstacle course/race to raise funds for Newman Athletics and the Child Advocacy Center was created by Newman alum Dan Giroux ‘96 and Newman Athletics Club member Zack Steven. Information: www.wichitagladiatordash.com.
Sept. 26 Party on the Plaza – Oktoberfest 2015 Newman University’s largest fund-raising event of the year, featuring authentic German food and drink, music, and silent and live auctions on Founders Plaza. Information: 316-942-4291, ext. 2166 or cundiffs@newmanu.edu.
71 percent of seniors believe Newman helped them develop the skills to work effectively with others “very much” or “quite a bit” (2014 NSSE Survey).
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ATHLETICS Men’s runners take Heartland Conference championship
Newman Wrestling Program celebrates 10 years The Newman Wrestling Program celebrated its 10-year anniversary with an Oct. 25, 2014 celebration in the Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center. Head Wrestling Coach Ryan Smith said about 15 alums returned to Newman for the occasion, which included a look at current wrestlers and new recruits earlier in the day. Courtsey Photo
The Newman University Men’s Cross Country Team placed five runners in the top 10 to win the Heartland Conference Championship, Nov. 8, 2014 at the Cessna Activity Center in Wichita. The victory is the second team title in three years, as the Jets won the conference in 2012. Jets sophomore Jacob Wallace, junior Kenneth Kimani, freshman Nick Martin, junior Joey Kenneson and freshman Kenton Weber, were all in the top 10, earning All-Heartland Conference honors. Sophomore Mark Sutton placed 16th to earn All-Heartland Conference Honorable Mention.
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For more information visit http://newmanu.edu/HCC15. Among the wrestlers, spouses and friends who returned to Newman for the Wrestling Program 10-year celebration were, l-r, front row: Chelsea Helena; Veronica Wall; Isaac Wall ‘09; Assistant Wrestling Coach Mitch Arnold ‘13; Assistant Wrestling Coach Blake Fisher ‘11; Greg Delk; Zach Vann; back row: Brett Jenlink ‘08; Lorenzo Serna ‘14; Ryan Spencer; Steven Cooksley ‘14; Tyler Hasenbank ‘13; Amanda Harrison, Head Wrestling Coach Ryan Smith.
“It’s always fun to see and catch up with those that came through our program,” Smith said. “We look forward to doing it again this next year.” Since its inception, the Newman Wrestling Program has trained 14 All-American Wrestlers (NAIA and NCWA*), two Individual National Champions, six NCAA DII National Qualifiers, one MIAA** Conference Champion, and one Olympian who competed in the 2008 Games. * National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and National Collegiate Wrestling Association ** Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
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In 2012, 90 percent of Newman graduates passed the Licensed Masters-Level Social Worker (LMSW) exam on the first attempt. The rate for all social work schools was 84 percent.
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Mark Potter nets 300th victory Mark Potter and the Men’s Basketball Team he coaches brought plenty of excitement to Newman fans with an 8684 victory over St. Mary’s University – the 300th win of Potter’s coaching career. The Jan. 31 game was played before an enthusiastic crowd that filled Fugate Gymnasium. Fans set the tone during the pre-game by forming a human tunnel that the players ran through as they were announced, then cheered the Jets on to victory throughout the game.
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Newman trailed by four points at halftime, but came back for a strong second half and held off a St. Mary’s rally to win the game. Junior Reggie Baker led the Jets scoring with a gamehigh 34 points. He was followed by senior Jeremy Espinoza with 22. “I feel very, very blessed,” Potter said following the win. “It’s been an incredible blessing today.” Potter, a former Jets player who graduated in 1986, returned to Newman in 1998 to resurrect the men’s basketball program after an 11-year hiatus. In his second year back, he led the team to an undefeated conference championship, a National Tournament berth, and a ranking of 13th in the nation. Potter has led the Jets to other conference and national tournaments, and received many Coach of the Year awards. For a complete look at the Jan. 31 game visit http://newmanu.edu/Potter300. To see video highlights of Potter’s 300th win including his post-game remarks visit http://newmanu.edu/Potter300v.
81 percent of Newman seniors report taking part in a community-service project during their college career. The national average is 63 percent (2014 NSSE Survey).
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Newman celebrates Hall of Fame Class of 2015
Every two years, the Newman Athletics Department selects individuals, teams, coaches and supporters to be inducted into the Hall. This year’s celebrations kicked off with a Jan. 30 reception for winter sports alumni and Hall of Fame inductees. On Jan. 31, the inductees were introduced at halftime of what proved to be an especially exciting men’s basketball game (see story, page 25). Inductees and their guests later gathered for the Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony, followed by an after party.
Dave Skinner Kansas Newman College - Men’s Basketball Coach and Athletic Director 1972-80 Skinner’s success with men’s basketball includes his 1977-78 team qualifying for the National Tournament. As athletic director, he started the baseball program, hiring Paul Sanagorski as coach. All Photos: Newman University Athletics
Alumni athletes and their family and friends converged on the Newman University campus in late January for several events celebrating the Newman University Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2015.
For more information and video on the 2015 Athletics Hall of Fame activities visit http://newmanu.edu/HallOfFame15.
The Class of 2015 Bill Powers ’78 Kansas Newman College - Men’s Basketball 1974-78 Powers helped lead men’s basketball to success in the mid-to late1970s, which included a District #10 championship. He is the second all-time leading scorer for the school. Kelly Gaul ’89 Kansas Newman College Baseball 1989 In 1989, Gaul was First Team Player of the Year, and First Team All-American, All-District, and All-Area. His records include top career batting average (.462) and top career on-base percentage (.577). 26
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Cory Simmons ’06 Newman University Bowling 2003-06 Simmons was 2004 National Collegiate Singles Champion. In 2005 he led his team to second place at the national championships, and earned First Team AllAmerican honors. Bianca MontagninoSimmons ’06 Newman University Bowling 2003-06 MontagninoSimmons won the 2005 National Collegiate Singles Championship, and helped lead her team to three National Championship appearances.
Dondlinger Construction Dondlinger has been a major supporter of Newman athletics for four generations. The founder’s son, Ray, supported the Jet Open Golf Tournament from its inception. Tom ’72, Nick ’73 – both Hall of Fame inductees – and Raymond ’05 have supported projects such as the locker room renovations and soccer dugouts, and help sponsor the Jet Open. Tad Druart ’87 Thomasine Stoecklein, ASC Spirit Award Druart is a longtime and enthusiastic Newman supporter known for providing meals and welcoming student-athletes and coaches into his home when teams travel to Texas. He is considered by many the ultimate “Jet for Life.”
Newman is the only five-time President’s Community Service Honoree among Wichita area universities.
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The 2015 Athletics Hall of Fame weekend included a pancake breakfast, the introduction of the inductees at the Jan. 31 men's basketball game, receptions and the Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony.
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Coach Dave Skinner and former players reunite over lunch About 35 former men’s basketball players, co-workers and friends from the 1970’s met for lunch Jan. 31 with former Men’s Basketball Coach and Athletics Director David Skinner. The lunch, which took place the day of the Hall of Fame Banquet, was an opportunity for team members and others throughout the “Skinner era” of athletics at Kansas Newman College to revisit fun memories and catch up with fellow alumni.
Alumni basketball players enjoying lunch with former Men’s Basketball Coach Dave Skinner, second from left, included, l-r: Bill Powers ‘78, Mark Ondich ’79 and JoJo Covington ‘80.
According to 2014 NSSE results, 42 percent of Newman seniors have done or completed research with a faculty member vs. 20 percent of seniors at other schools.
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Upcoming Reunions
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May 15, 2015 Includes lunch with members of the Newman University Board of Trustees. For more information contact Director of Alumni Relations Sarah Cundiff ’86, ’90, ’15 at: alumni@newmanu.edu, or 316-942-4291, ext. 2166.
Oct. 9-10, 2015 Please respond by Oct. 1 and note if you (and your spouse) are attending to: Patty (Bissing) Schnittker, GoPattyB@aol.com, 303-759-9170, or Diana (Barton) Szambecki, d.szambecki@gmail.com, 440-752-4097.
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Sacred Heart Academy Class of ’64 celebrates 50th reunion Thirty-one members of the Sacred Heart Academy Class of 1964 returned to the Newman campus Oct. 11, 2014 to be inducted into the Golden Hearts Club. The event included lunch, dinner, campus tours and Mass in St. John’s Chapel. Attendees included, l-r, front row: Judy (Sims) Alexander; Jeannette (Nash) Nikkel; Janice Newberry; Ruth (Ernst) Wetta; Jo Ellen (Morris) Martin; Jennifer (Nuckolls) Hedden; Suzanne (Timmermeyer) Hunter; Carmelita Blick, ASC; Perrine (Corliss) Patrick; Marcia (Churchwood) Bradney: Karen (Chippeaux) Flanigan; middle row: Angie (Genter) Wormhoudt; Marjorie (Hanson) Elshoff; Suzanne (Toelle) Bryson; Diane (Murphy) Smith; Linda (Tenbrink) Zollars; Becky (Hupman) Richardson; back row: Virginia (Stroot) Dold; Connie (Voegeli) Hotze; Renee Kirmer, ASC; Janet Rowley, ASC; Teresa (Seibold) Hoehner; Anne (McCollum) Houlihan; Pat (Ast) Lies; Louise (Betzen) Wolf; Patty (Aaron) Hainline; Joan (Benoit) Hadden; Barbara (Scott) Scott-Brier; Marita Rother, ASC; Kathy (Renner) Dugas, Carolyn (Lies) Bergkamp.
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95 percent of Newman University MSW grads passed the Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) exam on the first try in 2012. The pass rate nationwide was 77 percent.
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Pioneering graduate of Sacred Heart College returns to campus Kati Bush ’16
Colene (Duesing) Kruse is a proud member of the Sacred Heart College Class of ’54. While there are others who can make that claim, Kruse is a bit unique among her classmates. For one thing, Kruse was the only lay person in the class of seven, the other six being sisters of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ. For another, Kruse was the first female lay person to earn a four-year degree from the college. While that makes her one-of-a-kind in some respects, Kruse said she never felt she was different during her time at Sacred Heart. “I didn’t think anything of it,” Kruse said. “You didn’t get treated differently.” Kruse, who left Wichita shortly after graduating, returned for the first time last fall. During her stay in the city, she made a visit to the campus she knew as Sacred Heart College – and was impressed with the growth and changes throughout campus. “The campus is very different since I was there,” Kruse said. During her visit, Kruse also had the chance to reconnect with one of her classmates, Professor Emerita (History) and former Newman President Tarcisia Roths, ASC. “It was good to see her,” said Roths, who
Colene Kruse with Tarcisia Roths, ASC and her husband Ervin.
was contacted when Kruse arrived and came to campus to see her. “I was happy they let me know she was here so we could visit.” Kruse almost didn’t come to Sacred Heart College. The youngest of eight children from Spearville, Kan., Kruse attended her freshman year at Loretto Heights College – now Colorado Heights University – in Denver. She soon realized, however, that she preferred to be closer to home, and joined one of her sisters, who attended Sacred Heart. Kruse was also the first student to earn a bachelor of arts degree in music
95 percent of Newman pre-med graduates who applied to medical schools were accepted over the past 15 years.
education from Sacred Heart College. She began her career as a music teacher in Andale, Kan., and often traveled to other small towns for music concerts. She also taught in Colwich, Kan., Tulsa, Okla., and Ogden, Utah, before moving to Salinas, Calif., in 1969 with her husband, Ervin F. Kruse. In Salinas, Kruse stopped teaching and with her husband launched a job placement agency, Snelling and Snelling Kruse Agency, Inc. She currently lives in Stockton, Calif. She and her husband have three children and six grandchildren, and will be celebrating their 59th wedding anniversary in June 2015. SPRING 2015
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The Newman University National Alumni Board has selected five new members. They will begin their terms in June 2015. Michael Cox ’03, ’09 Wichita, Kan. B.S., Management Information Systems; MBA Stay-at-home dad
Newman tag allows you to show Jet Pride wherever you drive Molly Fox ’10 Wichita, Kan. MBA Vice President of Marketing and Development Goodwill Industries of Kansas, Inc.
Seth Page, M.D. ’00 Wichita, Kan. B.S., Chemistry and Biology Hematologist/Oncologist Cancer Center of Kansas
Laura (Sutter) Quick ’04 Cheney, Kan. B.S., Biochemistry Environmental Compliance Manager City of Wichita – Health Division Sarah Phelan ’07 Wichita, Kan. BSN Heart Cath Lab Specialist Via Christi Health Systems
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Newman University would like to give members of the Newman community who are Kansas residents the opportunity to purchase an official State of Kansas Newman University license plate for cars and light trucks. With Newman plates, you can show everyone on the road not just where your home is, but also where your heart is! To produce the tags, the state requires that 500 Kansas residents commit to purchasing one. That’s why Newman is calling on alumni, students, faculty, staff, fans and friends of the university who are Kansas residents to sign up for a Newman University plate. The cost for a plate includes a one-time fee of $45.50, all standard taxes and fees for your vehicle, and an annual $35 Newman license tag royalty (tax-deductible), all paid to your county treasurer’s office. Proceeds from license plate purchases will benefit the Newman Annual Fund supporting student scholarships and programs. If 500 names are collected, the tags will be available in 2016. Show your Jet Pride by signing up for the State of Kansas Newman University license plate. For more information contact Director of Alumni Relations Sarah Kriwiel Cundiff ’86, ’90, ’15 at cundiffs@newmanu.edu. To fill out the official form, go to http://newmanu.edu/NULicensePlate.
68 percent of NU seniors report participating in an internship, co-op, field experience, student teaching or clinical placement. The national average for seniors is 46 percent (2014 NSSE).
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Alumni gatherings 2014-15 Chorale 10-year reunion “It was a wonderful weekend of laughing and reminiscing culminating in a wonderful celebration of talent on the stage,” said Newman Director of Music Deanne Zogleman, who arranged the reunion and concert. “I was blown away by the number of alumni who came back to sing and be a part of the current Music Department that they helped build over the past 10 years.”
More than 40 Chorale and Troubadour alumni from the past 10 years returned to Newman in October 2014 for a special “Chorale Alumni Concert.” The show, which For more photos from the Chorale Alumni Concert took place before a packed house in Performance Hall inside the De Mattias Fine visit: http://newmanu.edu/ChoralConcert15. Arts Center, featured music from current Chorale and Troubadour students, who were later joined by the alumni singers performing their favorite songs. An opening reception and a post-performance party gave alums time to reconnect with each other and meet current students.
Alumni visits Director of Development for Sciences and Health Sciences Therese Wetta, ASC ’64 has been busy in recent months visiting cities across the country to meet with alumni. Moments from some of the gatherings are shown here.
Tom Giroux ‘85 hosted a Newman alumni gathering Nov. 11, 2014 in the Washington, D.C. area. Alums met in Giroux’s private suite in Washington’s Verizon Center to catch up on old times and watch a professional hockey match-up between the Washington Capitals and the Columbus Blue Jackets. Pictured are, l-r: Prasswal Bista ’07; Katie (Valliere) Streit ’08; Therese Wetta, ASC ’64; Jason Streit ’08; Joel Gichinga ’08; Giroux; Bob Otey, Jr. ’74; Tim Belsan ’05, and Asha Belsan.
Several alumni met with Sister Therese Wetta, ASC, ’64, second from left, Jan. 20 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Pictured are, l-r: Dr. Edward Leis ’80, Ellen McFarren Lies ’81, Lois Winter Heart, SHA ’65, and Maria Peck.
Sister Therese Wetta, left, and Director of Alumni Relations Sarah Cundiff ’86, ’90, ’15, right, traveled to Phoenix, Ariz., Oct. 16, 2014 to visit, l-r, Chester Parker ’70, Noreen (Medinger) Reed ’66 and Jack Reed.
In 2012, 100 percent of Newman students passed the National Council Licensure Examination in nursing.
On a recent visit to Europe, former Newman President and Professor Emerita (History) Tarcisia Roths, ASC ’54 visited with Levente Nyitrai ’06 in Budapest, Hungary. Nyitrai is currently senior foreign policy, IHA and human rights officer for the British Embassy in Budapest.
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Alumna finds inspiration, purpose at ASC ministries in Tanzania By Katie (Valliere) Streit ’08 Editor’s Note: After graduating with degrees in English and secondary education, Katie (Valliere) Streit taught middle school for two years, then enrolled in a Ph.D. program in history at the University of Houston. A course in African history set her life “on an unexpected path” as she learned that there is more to the continent than stereotypical images of exotic animals, disease, hunger and war. She became especially interested in Tanzania, and visited the country in 2013. As Streit prepared for a second research trip in 2014, she met up with Professor Emerita (History) and former Newman President Tarcisia Roths, ASC, who helped put Streit in touch with ASC sisters living and working in Tanzania. Streit conducted two weeks of research at the University of Dar es Salaam, then lived at a Swahili language school in Morogoro for a month. She spent her final two weeks in the country with the sisters in Dar es Salaam and other ASC communities. Following are excerpts from a narrative she wrote about her visit.
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From the beginning, I was very excited by the prospect of staying with the sisters. Not only would they provide a safe environment where I could practice my Swahili, but I would be surrounded by loving, Christ-centered women who could deepen my understanding of Tanzania. What I did not expect was that they would so warmly embrace me into their extended family across the country. I met over 30 sisters during my travels from different regions across Tanzania. Of their many virtuous qualities, two repeatedly struck me: the sisters’ overwhelming generosity and their commitment to service.
88 percent of seniors rate their overall experience at Newman as “excellent” or “good” (2014 NSSE Survey).
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Katie (Valliere) Streit ’80 with the Adorers of the Blood of Christ in Dodoma, l-r: Florida Evaristi, ASC; Evetha Lucian, ASC; Scholastica George, ASC; Caritas Alyoce, ASC; Sabina (a student in the school); Theresia Rogatus ASC; (kneeling), Mariana Peter, Honorata Vitalis, ASC, andto Martina Marco,vs.ASC. 10 percent of Newman freshmen report they have ASC; worked with a faculty member do research 5 percent at other Catholic universities. (2014 NSSE Survey)
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Rather than returning to Dar es Salaam by bus (over 8 hours and approximately 380 miles), the sisters insisted I ride with Sister Rosie and two fathers from the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. Along our journey, I learned about the long history of friendship and cooperation between the two orders that dated back to the original founders.
Streit in Morogoro with, l-r: Fr. John CPPS (pastor of Morogoro); Rosemary Baltazary ASC; Fr. Henry Nila CPPS; Fr. Richard Mjigwa CPPS, and Deacon Danford CPPS. The men are members of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. Courtesy Photo
picking us up. Any nervousness I might have felt immediately dissipated when I saw Sister Rose enthusiastically waving to us from the vehicle. She greeted us as if we were long-lost relatives, hugging us and holding our hands throughout the journey (a sign of friendship in Tanzania). During our visit, the sisters offered me a kanga (a beautiful piece of cloth women wrap around their heads or waists) so that I would not get overheated by the midday sun. The sisters in Morogoro showed me similar kindness when they greeted me at my school, offering me two dozen eggs as a generous welcoming gift.
Neema attends the newly constructed ASC school in Dodoma and is the daughter of the family that watches over the property.
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Before I returned to Dar es Salaam, I decided to travel to the capital of Tanzania, Dodoma, to visit the sisters for a day. I particularly wanted to meet Sister Euphrasia and thank her in person for organizing my stay with the sisters. Once again I was humbled by the sisters’ generosity as they offered me a spacious room and delicious meals.
When I arrived in Dar es Salaam, I immediately felt at ease. The sisters provided me with a beautiful room and offered me friendship and a home away from home. During my visit, I got to know the six resident sisters and one sister visiting from Mozambique. We laughed together as they taught me how to cook and speak/pray/sing in Swahili. We prayed together each morning and evening. And they grieved with me when I learned of the passing of my grandmother. Their love and prayers gave me comfort and strength. The sisters were also devoted to their mission of serving God and those in need. In each community, the sisters were constantly at work maintaining and improving their facilities, while making sure that nothing went to waste. Any acre of land not dedicated to living quarters was utilized for agriculture and livestock. The sisters are committed to improving the health, education, and well-being of the least fortunate in society – particularly women and children. The sisters in Dar es Salaam split their time between three local parishes and visit the sick and dying each Friday. They also run a kindergarten and accommodate sisters traveling to Dar es Salaam for medical treatment. The 20-plus sisters living in Dodoma have a wide range of duties, starting with the operation of a vocational house for novices. They also run a kindergarten that
84 percent of seniors say they definitely or probably would attend Newman again (2014 NSSE Survey).
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Near the entrance to the pre-school/kindergarten in Dar es Salaam.
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Streit said each ASC community raises chickens, but the livestock in Dodoma was truly impressive: numerous chickens and turkeys, 10 cows, and six to eight hogs with piglets. The sisters use them to sustain themselves and sell to support their ministries.
Sister Euphrasia and Maria, an orphan the sisters took in, who speaks English and hopes to become a sister in the future, in Dodoma.
educates approximately 180 students. Some of the sisters work at a nearby hospital owned by another Catholic order, while others teach at St. Gaspar School (run by the Precious Blood Fathers). The sisters additionally work at a community that cares for orphans and children with AIDS. Sister Euphrasia regularly visits local villages where single mothers have to walk over 4 miles each day to get water.
desperate need in the community and they will not turn their backs to it.
While all this work was truly impressive, I was most inspired by the ministries of the new community led by Sister Stella. These sisters constructed a dispensary for pregnant women and their children in a remote area. Rural communities throughout Tanzania face serious health issues, as access to medical treatment is limited. Unfortunately, many of the government hospitals in these areas lack equipment and/or employ doctors who resist treating patients unless they can pay.
One way I can help is by raising awareness about the sisters and their ministries. Newman University is a product of the same devotion, work ethic, and generosity of the ASC sisters in Wichita. My hope is that the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Newman can offer our gifts in support of these sisters – whether through fundraisers or developing a study-abroad program. Newman’s core values are built upon a “passion to serve others” and commitment “to promoting interdependent global perspective formed by a critical consciousness that hungers and thirsts for justice and peace.” We find ourselves with a unique opportunity to live these values while building relationships with our fellow brothers and sisters half a world away.
Sister Stella explained that only a few days before, the wife of a field hand faced complications during labor. The midwife arrived intoxicated, administered an unknown dosage of medication, and told the woman to find a motorcycle to get to the hospital over an hour away. Although a truck was eventually found, the doctor refused to see her unless she had money. Hours passed and when the woman was finally seen, the child had been lost. The sisters were outraged by the senseless loss of life. Sister Stella explained that they built the dispensary for those women and children. They do not care if the government hospitals are upset by their presence, nor are they discouraged that they do not have adequate supplies yet. There is a
84 percent of seniors report Newman has contributed “very much” or “quite a bit” to their personal development in thinking critically and analytically (2104 NSSE Survey).
In that moment and those that followed with the sisters, I realized that my purpose in coming to Tanzania was no longer just conducting dissertation research. Rather, I needed to find ways to help these women who selflessly give their gifts in the service of others.
In the end, I left Tanzania not only with a greater appreciation and understanding of the world and my place within it, but also with a renewed motivation to serve, and friendships that I will treasure for the rest of my life. Streit will return to Tanzania this year to do futher research. She expects to receive her Ph.D. in May 2016. To see more photos and read the full story of Streit’s visit to Tanzania, visit http://mag.newmanu.edu/tanzania-15. SPRING 2015
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CLASS NOTES Marriages ’88 Jennifer Green and Kent Miracle, on Dec. 31, 2014. Jennifer recently was named the director of sales and development at Wichita Festivals Inc.
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’04 Pattie Peitz and Kent Carroll, on July 7, 2014.
’14 Navani Espinoza and ’08 Jonathan Baalmann, on Jan. 4, 2014. Navani was a radiologic technology major and graduated in May. Jonathan graduated with an accounting degree and is currently employed at Invista in Wichita.
Baby Jets Born to ’00 Missy (Porter) and Eric Stump, a son, Lucas Michael, on Feb. 27, 2014. They live in Shawnee, Kan. Born to ’02 Jennifer (Kruse) and Joe Hladik, a daughter, London Isabelle, on March 18, 2015.
’05 Melissa Plymale and ’07 Patrick Edwards, were married Nov. 22, 2014. Pat is an attorney with Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP and Melissa is senior storekeeper for the Wichita Fire Department. ’09 Leigh Ann Mullin and Michael Persondek, on Oct. 25, 2014. Leigh Ann is an acute care nurse practitioner with the Neurological Care and Stroke Team at Via Christi in Wichita. ’11 Amanda Lynn Knabe and Jacob Hadley, on May 24, 2014. Amanda is a graduate teaching assistant at Wichita State University and will receive her master’s degree in Spanish in May.
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Born to ’04 Mary (Washburn) and Nathan Blasi, a son, Kodiak Ray, on Nov. 26, 2014. Born to ’11 Lindsay (Laird) and Adam Pahls, a son, Wyatt Michael, on Dec. 30, 2014. Lindsay is a certified physician assistant at Via Christi in Wichita. Born to ’12 Michelle and Chad Achterhof, a daughter, Emery, on May 21, 2014. Born to ’13 Kim (Simmons) and Carlos Garcia, a son, Christian, on Oct. 24, 2014. Born to ’14 Pauline Boyd and Nicholas McPherson, twins, Sarah Elise and Tony Robert, on Oct. 8, 2014.
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’13 Danica Strasser and Cody Julich, on Aug. 30, 2014.
Athletic Hall of Fame on Feb. 1, 2014. ’98 Jerri Lyddon was named trustee for the national College Bookstore Association. ’98 Mary Nuss is the special education teacher at Little River High School, Little River, Kan.
’86 Mark Potter, Newman head men’s basketball coach, holds his first grandchild, Sterling Jaya Tiemeyer. Sterling was born to Potter’s daughter ’11 Chelsey (Potter) and John Tiemeyer on March 27, 2015.
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’98 Stacie Ricker is the principal at OK Elementary, USD 259 in Wichita. ’98 Jeromy Swearingen is the assistant principal at Derby High School in Derby, Kan. ’99 Steve Crum was elected to the Haysville City Council.
’79 Rebecca Low is a resource teacher at St. Francis ’00 Jamie (Woo) Page, M.D. joined the medical staff at of Assisi in Wichita. Redbud Pediatrics in Wichita. ’79 Sharon May Trujillo is a resource teacher at St. Jude ’01 Marlene Clayton was recently named the Teacher Catholic School in Wichita. of the Year for the Diocese of Dodge City. ’87 Brenda Eck wrote and published a children’s book entitled Big Brutus, the Kansas ’02 Nick Esterline is the principal/president of TGC Coal Shovel. Development in Wichita. He and his wife Sabrina have ’91 Janine Calvillo is three young boys. the 5th and 6th grade English and science teacher at Holy ’02 Andrea (Ohl) Cross Catholic School, Meidinger is a 5th grade Hutchinson, Kan. teacher at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School, ’94 Barbara Clark is the Shawnee, Kan. librarian at Attica Public Schools in Attica, Kan. ’03 Angela Gragg is managing the pediatrics ’97 Casey (Jones) Cotrill was inducted into the Cowley unit at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. County College Tigers 74 percent of seniors credit Newman with contributing to their knowledge, skills and personal development “very much” or “quite a bit” in writing clearly and effectively (2014 NSSE Survey).
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’11 Melissa (Winter) Gillenwater is a 5th grade teacher at Christ the King Catholic School in Wichita.
’07 Brandon Relph is the principal at St. Patrick Catholic School, Wichita.
’12 Joy Yeakley, LSW is a school social worker at Academy School District 20, Colorado Springs, Colo.
’08 Connie Skibbe opened Newton Christian Counseling in Newton, Kan. ’09 Ann Swank is in her third year of teaching special education in Plains, Kan. She will receive her master’s degree from Fort Hays State University in May 2015. ’10 Amanda (Engels) and ’10 Kyle Miller were inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha, an honorary fraternity of the University of Kansas for the top 10 percent of medical school graduates. The Millers, both physicians, are in the Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency Program in Salina, Kan. ’11 Tammy White, CEO of Blue Sky Ranch and Airport and the non-profit Equine Endeavors of Hope and Healing, was recently named the 2015 Woman of the Year by the National Association of Professional Women. Tammy is also program manager for government and military operations at Textron in Wichita.
’14 Valeria Jones, MSW is a social worker for the State of Washington.
’40 Floriana Voegeli ASC, on Feb. 2, 2015 at age 93. ’49 Cleo Werth, on Aug. 31, 2014.
134 Newman student-athletes have been named to the Heartland Conference Honor Roll.
’08 Rebecca Minor, MSW, on Feb. 5, 2015.
Patricia Catherine Orth, sister of ’36 Cecilia Polan ASC and ’41 Catherine (Kerschen) Junger, and mother of ’78 Diane OrthBaalmann, MD, on Oct. 22, 2014.
’14 Lynnette Gladney, LSW received her license and is working at the Department of Mary K. Blick, sister of Behavioral Health Psychology ’38 Helen Suellentrop, Clinic, Ft. Carson, Colo. mother of ’75 Vivian Sooter and ’86 Fr. Ned Blick, and sister-in-law of Honorary Alumna Joyce Suellentrop, on Oct. 19, 2014.
’62 JoAnn Mark, ASC, Ed.D. left Newman University March 20, 2015 to become the executive director of Partnership for Global Justice, an international nongovernment organization with special consultative status to the United Nations. Sister JoAnn taught math and pioneered computer science classes at Newman, and was vice president of academics and, most recently, director of transfer student orientation and retention and institutional research. She also served on the Newman Board of Trustees.
’93 Mark Haynes, on Sept. 1, 2014.
Obituaries
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’08 Andy Hill teaches algebra at Andover High School, Andover, Kan.
’14 Courtney Gallardo, LSW received her license and is working with Maple Star Colorado, a foster care and child placement agency.
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’05 Francis Baalmann recently became partner of the law firm of Foulston Siefkin LLP, Wichita.
’57 Helena (Hohnke) Setter, on Jan. 14, 2015. ’60 Janiece Ille, ASC, on Jan. 11, 2015. ’64 Jeannette (Nash) Nikkel, wife of ’72 L. Wayne Nikkel, sister of ’59 Mimie McGuire, and sister-in-law of ’11 Patrick Hanrahan, on Jan. 6, 2015. ’64 Janice Marie Newberry, on March 28, 2015. ’73 Dillard Wiggins, in September 2013.
Sheryl Baker, former member of the Newman Board of Trustees, died on Sept. 27, 2014. Baker also attended Sacred Heart College.
Harry “Britt” Brown Jr., former Newman Board of Trustees member, on Jan. 30, 2015. Father Victor Bieberle, former Newman Board of Trustees member, on Feb. 2, 2015. John Suellentrop, former Newman Board of Trustees member, on Feb. 3, 2015. Vivian Miller, ASC, former School of Education faculty member, on Feb. 19, 2015. Dr. Benjamin Gail Henry, former Newman assistant professor of education, on Feb. 26, 2015. Miriam Madrigal, wife of Newman Board of Trustees member Tony Madrigal, on March 22, 2015.
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Steve Rasmussen
ANNUAL REPort
Over the past year, Newman University has experienced steady growth and a number of achievements. Speaking on behalf of my fellow Board Members, we are very pleased with the university’s progress on several fronts. Following the trend set over the past several years, our enrollment continues to increase, although not at the rate of the recent past. Much of the growth can be attributed to graduate programs and Advanced Standing, which has grown strongly for several years.
Financially, Newman is on stronger footing in many aspects than in recent years. This is due in part to the innovative recruitment strategies of our Admissions Department, and the success of our fundraising projects. The 2014 Gladiator Dash and Jet Open events raised record amounts for Athletics, and the 2014 Party on the Plaza raised a record amount to support student scholarships. Other fundraising events and activities have also brought valuable support to the university. I’m also pleased that Newman continues to build a strong relationship with the Diocese of Wichita and our new Bishop, Carl A. Kemme. Additionally, the university continues to form and solidify relations with other dioceses in the region as well as a variety of businesses and organizations in the Wichita area. I would be remiss if I didn’t say Newman also has its share of challenges. Some can be attributed to the slow overall economic recovery. Some are the result of a higher than normal turnover rate this past year. Some are due to budget constraints, which limit our abilities to upgrade infrastructure and increase faculty and staff where necessary. In spite of these challenges, Newman continues to move forward thanks to the hard work and commitment to our mission by many people in the Newman community. A new five-year Strategic Plan addresses several of the top issues, and outlines ways to strengthen our financial, physical, academic, spiritual and technological foundation well into the future. The Board has great confidence that the plan will result in progress and growth in many important areas. As always, I and my fellow Board Members thank you for your support, which allows us to celebrate our successes and overcome our challenges. I have no doubt that with your continued support, Newman will continue to achieve its primary mission of empowering graduates to transform society. Sincerely,
Linda Davison ’77 Chair, Newman University Board of Trustees
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Annual Report
Statement of Activities July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014 Revenues, gains and other support: Gross education and general revenue Less: Scholarships Student financial aid Net educational and general revenue Auxiliary enterprises revenue Private gifts, grants, contracts and pledge income Gifts - related parties Federal and state grants Investment return Unrealized gain (loss) on investments Public services Other income
2014 $32,350,012 (13,620,998) (92,762) 18,636,252 2,947,555 7,850,485 10,500 202,762 956,478 4000 2,057,059 5,000 3500 485,452 3000
2013 $29,957,013 (12,885,794) (85,964) 16,985,255 3,033,651 2,898,484 38,600 195,465 4000 1,523,509 3500 789,410 3000 7,000 2500 434,601
33,151,543 2500
25,905,975 2000
Total revenues, gains and other support
Expenses and losses: 1500 2000 Educational and general: 1000 1500 Instruction 10,048,786 9,304,615 500 1000 Institutional support 5,679,198 5,823,683 0 863,914 Academic support 856,810 500 2012-13 Student services 2,625,425 2,311,922 0 2013-14 Educational activities 2,797,606 2012-13 2,621,832 Public services 4,560 5,842 Total educational and general expense 22,012,385 20,931,808 Loss on disposal of property & equipment 0 3,347 Bad debt expense - pledges & accts rec other 146,957 38,445 Total educational and general expenses, losses, bad debts 22,159,342 20,973,600 Auxiliary enterprises
Auxiliary operations
2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0
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2013-14
10
5
0
2013-14
2014-15
Net Assets
36,789,741
$46,082,250
$38,346,877
NET ASSETS
20
10
0
Net Tuition
2012-13
50
38,346,877
Auxiliary Revenue
2014-15
2014-15
1,557,136
Gifts and Grants
NET EDUCATIONAL & GENERAL REVENUE
15
7,735,373
Investment Return
2014-15
HEADCOUNT
HEADCOUNT
30
Other Income
F-T-E 2013-14
Net Educational & General Revenue
24,348,839
2013-2014 Revenues
2012-13 F-T-E
25,416,170
Net assets at beginning of year
HEADCOUNT
3000
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Change in net assets
F-T-E
3500
3,256,828 3,375,239
Total expenses and losses
Net assets at end of year
Enrollment 4000
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2013-2014 Expenditures Auxiliary operations Educational activities Student services Academic support Institutional support Instruction
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Gifts from July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014 SACRED HEART SOCIETY $25,000 and Above Anonymous Donors Mickey Armstrong Linda ’77 and Dr. Joe Davison Companies, Foundations, Organizations Adorers of the Blood of Christ Catholic Diocese of Wichita Dondlinger & Sons Const., Inc. Dana and Larry Fugate (Fugate Enterprises) I.A. O’Shaughnessy Foundation James and Catherine Buck Charitable Trust Monna J. Pinaire Trust Anne ’79 and Robert ’83 Simpson (Simpson Construction Services, Inc.) MONSIGNOR MCNEILL SOCIETY ($10,000-$24,999) Anonymous Donors Gigi and Carl Allen Teresa and Charles Bartels Gene Bicknell Glenna and David ’01 Borho Yolanda and Gene Camarena Noreen M. Carrocci and Robert Benson Martin Dondlinger Jr. Marilyn and John Dugan Peggy and Dr. Greg Duick Bishop Eugene J. Gerber (Hon D) Melissa ’82 and Bart ’83 Grelinger Michael Heaston Terry Keller ’68 J.T. Klaus ’87 Ann and Paul ’84 Konecny Miriam and Anthony Madrigal Monsignor Thomas McGread (Hon D)† Frances and Cecil O’Brate Jo Ann ’56 and Sylvester Temaat Nestor Weigand, Jr. Thomas Welk CPPS (Hon) Companies, Foundations, Organizations Dwane and Velma Lunt Wallace Foundation Fred C. & Mary R. Koch Foundation Great Western Dining Service, Inc. Kansas Independent College Fund R. M. Gouldner Memorial Trust S.M. & Laura H. Brown Charitable Trust DE MATTIAS SOCIETY ($1,000-$9,999) Anonymous Donors Jan and Gerald Aaron Cynthia and Scott Anderson Sheila and William ’85 Arensberg David Armagost Patty and Clem Ast Karen and Michael Austin Kris and Michael Baker Reverend Victor Bieberle† Diane and Roger Bloyd Karen and Andrew ’79 Bogner Rene and Michael Brand Susie and Dr. William Braun Dale and Michael Bukaty Rhonda and Herb Cantrell Marjorie Chance Kristen and John Clevenger Denise Clifford, SL C. Richard Cox
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Dr. Diana ’85 and Randall Crook Sara ’07 and Larry ’08 Crow Brian Davis Jill and Thomas Docking Sue and Kenneth Doonan Collen and Thomas ’72 Dondlinger Martha ’74 and Larry ’73 Dostert Laurie Drouhard ’90 Nancy and Tad ’87 Druart Kelly ’85 and Glenn ’85 Dugan Bettie and Paul Eck Kathy and John Eck Joan and Frank Felts Karen ’69 and Al Ferruolo Ann ’81 and Mark ’78 Fox Jill Frasco Debbie and Kelly ’89 Gaul Larry Gerber Rosalie and Robert Goebel Beverly ’63 and Morris Greenwood Leola and Paul Hageman Robert Haggard Louise and John Hall Heather Harper Robbi ’75 and Larry Heck Monsignor Robert Hemberger Elaine ’51 and Wayne Hemmen Amy and Dr. Mark ’90 Hilger Troy Horine (Hon) Betty ’79 and Dr. Morris ’80 Hund Geri and Fran Jabara Pamela Johnson Veronica ’82 and J.V. ’82 Johnston Mary Jones ’84 Natalie and G Lawrence Keller Matthew Keller Geraldine Killeen ’69 Megan and Luke ’06 Knoblauch Melissa and Blaine Knott Patricia and Edward Koehler Jenny and Jeff Korsmo Ellen ’81 and Dr. Edward ’80 Leis Carmella ’79 and Dr. Michael ’78 Ludlow Alice Marcum Judy ’66 and John Marstall Kosse Maykus Dr. Shawn McDonald ’82 Reverend Ben Meyer Colleen and Edwin Mikesell Mary and Fred Muck Angie ’82 and Ron ’80 Nagy Reverend Donal O’Hare Ruth and Richard Oliverson Leona O’Reilly ’64 Kathleen and Wilfred Panek Martin Park Mary Anne ’70 and Philip Peters Traci and Bill Pickert Kirk Pytlinski ’73 Noreen ’66 and Jack Reed Vera and Steve Robl Karen Rogers Brenda and Galen Schawe Kimberly and Patrick Schrant Surendra (Hon) and Swarnlata Singh Reverend Stuart Smeltzer Rene ’86 and Dr. Michael ’86 Smith Aaron Snook LaDonna and Lonnie Snook
Reverend Daniel Spexarth Sheryl Stanley Carla and Larry Steckline Barbara ’80 and Ralph ’80 Thiergart Lisa and Gerald Thimmesch Kathy and Vic Trilli Nancy ’81, ’90 and Raymond Vail Icer Vaughan ’98 Rodney Vickers Donna ’84 and Lyle Vierhaler Elaine M. Vitello, Ph.D. Kathy and James Vosburgh Carol ’78 and Robert Weaver Marjorie and Wilbur ’74 Weedin Jane and Tom Weilert Connie ’84 and Dr. Mark ’83 Wellemeyer Christine and Blake Wells Alice ’85 and Dale Wiggins (Hon D) Marta and Dr. Stephen ’76 Williamson Joy and Dr. Patrick ’74 Wolf Companies, Foundations, Organizations ABC Discount Wine and Spirits #2, LLC Advanced Orthopaedic Associates P.A. Bank of America Berry Foundation Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation Bob Bergkamp Construction Co Inc Boyer Educational Trust Catholic Diocese of Dodge City C.E. Machine Company, Inc. Central States Capital Markets LLC Doonan Truck & Equipment Dugan Truck Line, LLC Eck Agency, Inc. Eck and Eck Machine Co., Inc. Envision, Inc. Evelyn Phinney Scholarship -- The Trust Company KS Fidelity Bank Foley Industries, Inc. Foulston Siefkin LLP GLMV Architecture Greater Wichita Sports Commission IBM Corporation IMA of Wichita Intrust Intrust Finanical Corporation J & S Leasing, Inc. Johnston’s Charitable Foundation Kennedy and Coe Klenda Foundation Lakepoint Family Physicians, PA LDF Food Group, Inc. Legacy Bank Light Agency Inc LS Media, Inc Madrigal & Associates Meritrust Credit Union Midwest Single Source, Inc. Naftzger Fund for Fine Arts c/o Southwest National Bank Prochaska, Giroux, and Howell Screw Machine Products, Inc. Seeders, Inc. Shell Oil Company Foundation South Central KS Library System U.S.A. Wrestling-Kansas, Inc. USA Kansas Wrestling Via Christi Wichita Health Network
Weber and Associates, Inc. JET CLUB ($999 and Below) Scott Abel Betty Adams, ASC ’66 (Hon D) Brian Adams Dorothy Adams AA ’37, ’61 Matthew Agan Bryce Agnew Stephanie Aipperspach ’14 Joan ’53 and Gerald Aistrup Cristina Alamos Benjamin Albers ’99 Willie Albert ’80 Maegan Albert Florence (Flossie) and David Alexander Amanda Allen Monica Allen ’00 Larry Alles Brent Allred Joseph Alvey John Anders Mary Ann ’06 and John Anderson Will Anderson Jennifer and Chad ’99, ’01 Andra Mary Ann ’83 and James ’79 Annuschat Jeff Arensdorf Linda and Norman Arensdorf Kristi Arno Jan and Ken Arnold Philip Asmani ’09 Rebecca Ast Sandra and Joseph ’89 Ast Sara Ast Tina Ast Shandy ’14 and Bryan Atkins Shella and John Augspurger Christopher Avery Josiah Avery Angeline Baalman ’56 Rebecca and Francis ’05 Baalmann Thomas Baalmann Mike Babich Shannon Bachman Rose Therese Bahr, ASC ’59 Charley Baird ’76 Christopher Baker Jeff Baker ’83 Larry Baker ’03 Shirley Baker ’94 Todd Baker Mike Bakken Karen and Tom ’80 Balbierz Maria ’76 and Antonio Balderas Trino ’97 and Lynne Balderas Dr. Mitzi Bales ’90 Shane Bales Gretchen Banks Christian Barlow Kimberly and Dennis Barnes Phyllis ’61 ’00 and Bill Barnett Kathleen ’89 and Stephen ’02 Barrett Mark Barrett Janelle Barrientos ’93 Joyce and Dan ’73 Barry Sara and Gary Bartak Kelsey Bartel Kris Baty
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Joyce Baustert ’63 Joanne Beach ’98 Troy Beal Jennifer Becker Cecile Beckerman ’56 Amy and David ’84 Beier Joan ’73 and Larry Bell Johnnie Bell Tally and Tim Bell Amanda Bellis Brenda Benning Barbara ’66 and Ken Beran Phyllis Berens ’58 Dr. Suzanne Berg Julie Bergkamp ’93, ’04 Wilfredo Bernard Melissa Beshirs Asha and Timothy ’05 Belsan Angeline Biggs ’64 Bonnie and Jeffery Biles Elizabeth Biles Kathie Bills Marcella Birzer ’66 Marguerite Birzer A ’57, ’62 Prajjwal Bista ’07 Antoinette and John Bittle Stephen Bittle ’10 Jamie Bitton Janice Blankenship Dolores ’60 and Paul Blasi Janeth Blecha Maddie Blevins Martha ’92† and Philip Blick Jaymie Bliss Vicki ’73 and Rodney Bloom Laura Blosser Mollie Blubaugh Robert Boardman ’06 Amanda Boehlke Karen Boettcher Anthony Boley ’14 Tina ’90 and Edward ’11 Boley Christine ’70 and Ray Bondy Jerry Bonner Mickaela Bonnewell Michael Booms Anne A ’58, ’62 and Harry Borchardt Samuel Borrego Josephine ’47 and John Borys Jessica Bosarge Luke Bott Gregory Boulanger Jennifer Bowen ’96 Lori Bradley Nancy Bradley ’84 Catherine Brady ’44 Timothy Brady ’87 Janet ’80 and H. Brandes† Mary Brasseaux Leigh Brewer Julie Brin Eric Brink Fawna Bristow Bart Brittain Vicki and Thomas ’74 Broderick Nathan Brooks ’14 Patty and Wesley ’03 Brooks Amy Brown ’03 Kasey Brown
Kevin Brown Linda and William ’78 Brown Michael Brown Natalie Brown Paula Brown Rose and Cliff ’90, ’05 Brown Shannon Brown Zita ’61 and Kenneth Brummel Bradley Brungardt Linus Brungardt† Tom Brungardt Troy Bruns Cassandra Bryan J. Richard Bryant Krista ’75 and Steven Bryant Hope Buessing Ruth ’85 and Darran Bugner Marilyn ’77 and Robert Bundy Margaret and James ’93 Burdett Grace ’11 and Henry Buresh Carlene and Gregory Burge John Burke Kristina Burnham Jacqueline and Patrick ’83 Burns Roger Bush Robert Butler J. Michael Buzzard Mike Buzzard Marilyn ’56 and Roger Caldwell Amanda Call Nikki Call Jeanene Canaday Darrold Canfield Julie and Dr. Gene ’76 Cannata Sally and Gregory ’79 Cannata Jeanne A ’49, ’58 and Michael Cardenas Jerry Carley R.J. Carlino John Carnahan Dianne ’75 and John ’75 Carney Eileen ’73 and Paul ’72 Carney Robert and Sandra Carriker Marilyn Carroll ’60 Wendy and Darren Carter Tiffany Carter Bradley Carver Jaimie Castor Joe Caudillo Helen ’87 and Donald ’97 Caughlin Shannon Chabot Marcella Chambers ’56 Joan and Kendall Chance Dan Chanowski Aaron Chaplin Darren Chapman Chase Chastain Elisa ’99 and Joseph Chee Kathern Chisham ’11 Connie Christopher Anthony Ciccarelli ’67 Craig Cillessen Cam Clark Ellen Clark Mary Clark Theresa and Stephen ’90 Clark Donna ’95 Clemons Judith ’70 and Michael ’71 Clifford Sherry and Terry ’74 Clifton Brenda Cly
Reverend Frank Coady Desiree Cody Shirley and Robert Cody Jacolia and Jeff Cole Jerry Coleman Ron Coleman Amy Collins Bernard Collins Valry Coltharp ’70 Gaylette Conard Stephanie ’85 and Thomas Conkright John Conlee Naola ’49 and Leo Conner Hanna Cosgrove Audrey Cook Denise Cooley Irene ’51 and Dick Cooper Jill and B. Lee Cooper Merri and Samuel ’81 Copeland Mary ’74 and Terrance ’88 Corbett Donald Corcoran Lucinda and Mike† Corn Bonita Coronado David Cortez Diane ’01 and Steve Cotter Chris Cowel Anel Cox Brenda Cox Audrey Craft Robin Crowe Dolores and Charles Crum Krystal ’05 and Justin ’05, ’07 Crumley Sarah ’86, ’90, ’15 and Gary Cundiff Heidi Cunningham ’11 Patricia ’78 and Adolph ’76 D’Angelo Jeff Dahlgren Nancy ’10 and Eric Dahlinger Joseph Dandurand ’71 Alice Daood Christopher Davis ’14 John Davis Kenneth Davis Bill Day Angela Deaton Marcus Deaver Josh DeDonder Staci Deffenbaugh Becky ’97 and Mark ’96 DeJesus Denise and Dennis Denning Judith ’64 and Jack Dennis Cindy and Jerry DeRee Sarah Design Mary Ann ’57 and James Deskins Kent Deutsch Deanna Dick Cassandra Dickerson Gina ’04 and Bryan Dietrich David Doemland Richard Doesken Michelle ’91 and Joe Dold Cecilia Dominguez Marty Dondlinger Jr. Vanessa ’05 and Raymond ’05 Dondlinger Mrs. Christina and Mr. Tim Donovan Senator Leslie Donovan Christina and Tim Donovan Roseann and Robert Dool Dorothy Dotterer ’50 Karen Drake ’99
Richard Drendel ’03 Barbara ’95 and Mark Dresselhaus Jason Drumright Darrel and Joyce ’62† Dugan Kurtis Dugan ’10 ’11 Rachel Duncan ’91 Erin Duncan-Vincent Steve Dunn Theresa ’64 and Kenneth Duran Jennifer and Dr. Jeremy ’99 Durham Michael Duxler Carol ’97 and Scott Dvorak Ellie Ramsey Dye ’63 and Pat Dye Patricia Ebenkamp ’66 Jason Eberl Andrea Eck Joyce Eck ’53 Michelle Eck Tim Eckberg ’76 Debra Edens Melissa ’05 and Patrick ’07 Edwards Joe ’83 and Lynn Edwards Paula Edwards Jennie Ehling Larry and Joanne ’69 Ehrlich Stephanie Ehrlich Randall Elam Carolyn Elder ’67 Alfreda Elliott ’53 Shawn Elliott Jacinta Erives Wylie Ernatt ’67 Robert and Mary ’90 Ernst Andrew Esparza Mario Esparza Aimee Espinoza Jason Esslinger Molly Esslinger Aaron Evans Shawn and Mary Jo Evans Terry Everson Elvera ’55 and Jerome Ewald Dolores Facchina ’67 William Fagan Joanna Farmer Barbara Farr Thomas Fecher Kathleen Fehrmann ’70 Ethel Felder ’93 Louis and Rosann ’48 Felder Ron and Pat Ferreri Bernadette and Donnie ’07 Fetterolf Nadine ’49 and Bruce Fickle Francisco Fields ’14 Linda Fields Cherilyn Fienen Alisha Fife Tyler Finch ’14 Nancy Finch-Folkerts ’11 Jessica Fisher Tyler Fisher Nancy Zingale and William Flanigan Lisa and Greg Flax Michael ’70 Dalton and Patricia Fleming Jerome ’72 and Lori Fleming Fabiola Flor Lyle Florence Jonathan Foerschler Katie Folds
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Staci Ford Joan Foreman ’01 Amanda Forred James and Johanna ’69 Forshee Jill Fort Gary Foster Sharon and Marion ’96 Foster Michael Foulk Karla ’82 and Bucky ’82 Fowler Christopher Fox Ted Fox Rachel Foy Max Frazier Courtney Fredde Virginia Freeman ’66 Jane French ’67 Karl Freund Nancy and Donald Friess Patrick Friess Blake Froome Marilyn Fuchs ’67 Keith and Deborah ’00 ’11 Fulton Shonnetta Gabriel Vanessa Galaway Quinton Galloway Naomi ’56 and Fredrick Gamer Jo Ann Gampper ’58 Jennifer Gantz Julia Garcia ’82 Maria Garcia Ricardo Garcia Kim and Victor ’03 Garcia-Bebek Amanda Gardner Tonya and Justin Garretson Dr. Jerry Gaston ’84 Adolph Jr. ’70† and Mary Kay ’68 Geier Katrina and Paul Gerber Dennis Gerber ’80 Frances German Ruth German ’63 Deborah Gerwick ’09 Gail Gettman ’72 Michelle Giammasi Sharla Gibbons Bruce Gilkeson Lana and Dennis Gillen Irene Gillenwater Wesley Ging Kerry Girod ’87 Daniel ’96 and Christine Giroux Michael and Marian Girrens Dr. Kathrine ’96 and Carter Girrens Jesse Glazier Harold Glidden Chad Gobber Ron and Carolyn ’67 Goertz Laura Goerzen Cheryl Golden Jeanne Golden ’66 Elizabeth Goldsby Amanda Gonzalez ’96 Leroy and Kay ’63 Goodknight Amber Goostree Rita Gorges ’47 Adam Gorman Lisa Gorton Robert Gouge Carolyn ’60 Gouvion Catherine Govert ’05
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Debra and Gregory Gowing Mark Graber James Graf Jaime Grammer Ed Grandon Joseph Gray Mark and Tamara ’98 Gray Tammy Gream Charles and Jeanette Green ’63 Jennifer Green ’88 Lauren Green Lee Vander Griend Paul and Marge ’60 Gruenbacher Laura and Jeff Gruenbacher Terry and Anita Guidry Barbara ’70 and John ’70 Gunter Mariana Guzman Tiana Hacker ’14 Julie Haden Sharon and James Hagan Rhonda and Richard Hageman Calvin and Rita ’59 Hall Kathryn Hallacy ’95 Steve Hamersky Joshua and Sherri Hamilton Susanne Hamker ’71 Mark Hammar Kathleen Hammond ’79, ’08 Colleen ’79 and Kent Hampton Caitlin Hancock Josh Hanna Maci Hanna Mark Hansen Timothy Hanson Matt Harmon Michael Harms Kurt Harper Tracy Harpool Matthew Harrell Melissa Harrington Jo Harris Kelly Harris Troy Harris ’03 Susan Harrison Michelle Harsh Ashley Hart Nick Hart Kathy and Patrick ’76 Harter Johnny and Marilyn ’70 Hartley Jayka and Timothy Hartley Debra Haslam ’11 Curtis Haste Kathleen Hastings-Wilcox ’70 Ron Hatter Catherine ’44 and Eugene Hattrup John Hawkins ’94 Diane ’71 and Robert† Healy Patricia Healy ’57 Carissa Hearn Joseph and Margaret ’78 Hebenstreit Gloria Hegge Renee ’02 and Adam Hein Diane Heinly Brienne Heinrichs Kenneth Heithaus Chelsea Helena Hope Helferich Cristopher Helm Jennifer Helmer
David Hemken ’74 Linda and Dennis ’73 Hemken Dr. Sheryl ’91 Hemmen and Steven Albert Brandon Henderson David Henderson Michael Hensley Angela Hensley Serina Hertel ’11 Jenny Herman Michelle Herman Victor and Linda Herman Shelly Herrmann ’98 Chelsea Herrera Kenneth Herrig ’11 Courtney Herrill Faye and Neal Herrman Terretta Herzberg Kim and Steven ’11 Hieger Joe ’81 and Jeralyn Hill Joy Hill Kimberly ’87 and Brian Hillard Bonnie Hiller ’60 Courtney Hladik Chris Hodges Sherry Hoelker ’10 Michael ’79 and Elizabeth Hogan Tracey Hogan Benjamin Holcomb Bob and Jana ’90 Holder Deborah and John Holland Jo Holmgren ’70 Kevin Hopkins Gene and Carolann A ’66 Hoppe Phyllis and Russell† Horine Ron and Janice A ’57, ’64 Hornung Maddison Horsch Christina and Shawn Houston Collin Howe ’14 Keith and Dee Howe Manisa Howell Eugene ’90 and Susan Hoyt Jackie Huelskamp Caity Huelskamp Donna Huff ’94 Don Hufford June ’89 and Ben ’06 Huie Beth Hull Carl Hummell Gim Hunter Suzanne ’64 and Michael Hunter Laura Hupach Amy ’06 and Ryan ’07 Huschka Derrick Idbeis ’10 Michelle Ingram Sherry Irsik ’08 Gladie ’68 and Mike Irwin Angie Jackson Lynda Jamison Marie Janousek Veronica ’83 and Douglas Janvrin Laura ’02 and Jason Jelinek Mary Jessen ’90 Lorraine ’69 and Christopher Jeter April Johnson Juliane Johnson Lisa Johnson Margaret ’81 and Kent Johnson Robin Johnson Tiffany Johnson
Mark ’92 and Heidi Jolliffe Randy and Kim Jones Rebekah Jones Daniel and Rita ’77 Jones Zoe Jones Carol ’59 and Paul Junk Gial ’67 and Margaret Kaegi Scott Karel Heather Karstensen Karrie Kay Paul Kear Anthony Keazer Michael ’95 and Cristin ’95 Keimig Beau Keller Drew Keller Nora and Michael Kelting Ashley Kennedy John Kennedy ’11 Joseph Kenneson Brooke Kerschen Kecia Kesler ’00 Lynette and Kenneth Kessen Marsha Kessen Megan Kessler Joseph Kester Richard Kilgore ’11 Lori and Craig ’81 Kilian Lori Kimrey Mike King Amy Kingery ’11 Stefanie Kinney Katie Kissling Jaymie Kittle ’09 Derek Klaassen Christina Klaus Adam Klausmeyer James and Kathleen ’67 Klenke Mary Klinge ’63 Jerald and Mary ’75 Klutzke Jason Knauff Kevin Kniffin Jill Koester Mary ’81 and Douglas Kohls Herman and Rita ’67 Kolar Heather Konklin Jim and Judy Korn Andrew and Kristie Kovar Erica Koziar George ’72 and Lois ’74 Kreidler Sandie ’14 and Michael Kreiser Bill and Mary A ’58 ’62 Kristek Brian and Elizabeth ’87 Kupfersmith Shelley Kurek Anne Dolores La Plante, CSJ ’60 Laurie and Carlos Labarca Andrea Lake ’13 David and Linda ’01 Landoll Matt Williams and Patricia ’93 Landry-Williams Sara Lane Matthew Lang Ryan Langston Thomas Larocque ’10 Ami Larrea Daniel and Christa ’97 Larson Crista Laughlin Pamela Layman ’00 Frederick Lazowski ’74 Michael Le Darci Lechner
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Taryn Leete Ryan Lefebvre David Lehman Susan Lehman Rebecca Lehr Garry ’72 and Patricia Leiker Jayne Leiker Tina and Eric ’10 Leitzel Krystal Lembke ’12 Karen Lemon ’06 ’11 Nicolle Leon Larry Leonard ’93 Maribeth ’76 and Kirk ’74 Lester Sarah Lester John Leyba Kevin Liekweg Marie Lies Christopher Lies Patricia ’64 and William Lies Caroline Linnabary Daniel and Dana Linnebur Michael Linnebur Joan ’88 and Jeffrey ’88 Lipp Timothy Lira Larry Little Brandy Lock Brian Loffland Rhonda and Gregory ’81 Lohkamp Karen and L. Gordon Long Linda Longshaw Luis Lopez Phillip Lovchik Michelle Love Betty Lovett Keesha ’06 and Michael ’08 Ludlow Heather Luea-Schroeder Anna Luke Diane Luna ’11 Thomas Luper Mollie Lusk Olivia Lyles Peggy Lyman Megan Lynch ’04 Sarah ’10 and Mark Lynch Randi Lynch Stephanie Madden Walter and Aldine ’52 Maier Gregory Girolami and Vera ’76 Mainz Mollie Mainz John and Sheila ’77 Maksimowicz Caitlyn Maksymiak Art and Pat Malone Eleanor and Clifford Malone Miranda Mandl Richard and Marguerite ’57 Mangen Alice and Mark Mannette Katherine Marceau Jim ’92 and Debie Marklevits Debra Marks Teresa ’14 and Richard ’72 Marney Joyce Marsh Amanda Marshall ’08 Jessica Martin ’10 Jo Ellen Martin ’64 Kristin Martin ’14 Mary ’69 and Leon Martin Michelle Martin ’97 Paige Martin Pauline Martin ’67
Wendy Martinez Zachary Martinez Gina and Terry Marx Sarah Masenthin Sharon Mathis ’86 Bassam Mattar Mary Mattingly ’85 Don and Carmen ’65 May Vernon ’73 and Paulette May Michael McCall ’74 Dan Biles and Amy McCart Shawn and Dr. Thomas ’82 McCarthy Meghan McCloskey Caleb McCormick ’12 John ’08 and Carol McCormick Shawn McCormick ’99 Aubrey McCullick Myra McCune Steven McDonald Dave Harvey and Nancy McDuff Andy McEntire Zack McFeeters Kevin and Tracy McGarey Cara McGrath Keith McGee ’80 Emily McGehee Chelsey McGhee Corey McGreevy Ella McGuire Jeff McGuire Deandra McHenry Robert and Patricia A’58 McHenry Robbi and Mac McKee Jeff Mclain Larry McManaman Laura ’84 and Kurt McMillan Jennifer McMillon Hubert McNamee ’75 Elaine Fleetwood McNeal ’99 Matt McNeil ’89 Leonard and Mary ’64 McNutt Sharon and Charles McPherson Jesse Meisch Pamela and William Meitl Dominick ’71 and Judy Mele Erin Melroy Gayle Melton Nathan Melton Joan ’75 and Robert ’98 Melzer Arlene Menges Ethan Menke ’14 Ruth Menzer ’63 Dr. Charles Merrifield Diana Mershon Johanna and Duane ’80 Mesloh Brian and Marie ’81 Methe William and Eileen ’64 Meurer Dan and Kathy Meyer Kathleen Meyer ’63 Scott Meyer Lance Michel Edwin Mikesell Cynthia Miles ’09 James and Melanie Miller Pamela Miller ’67 Eugene and Anna Miller Brian Miller Jana Miller Kevin Miller ’09
Kyle Miller Rachel Miller Shon Miller Susan Miller Larry and Sylvia Miller Virgil Miller William Miller Amber Mills Frank Mills Julianne Mitchell Chace Moeder Jaza Montgomery Rita ’75 and Thomas Montgomery Scott Montoya Mary and Charlie Moon Michael Mooney Brian Moore Cereasa Moore Heather Moore Joanne ’75 and Mark Moore Lemuel Moore John Moragues Herb and Jane Morch Robert and Thelma ’64 Morris Ashley Moseley Ian Most Jamie Mott Joseph Mow DeAnna Mowery Ashley Moyer Scott Mudra ’89 Carolyn Muehring Brenda Munds Marcelino Munoz Lou Murdick April Murphy Daniel Murphy Kelsey Murphy William and Marilyn ’73 Murrow Heather Nagel Larry Nanny Kaitie Nault Robert and Martha Neidhart Phyllis Neises Jason Nelson Patricia Nelson ’49 Dr. Tammie Nelson ’88 Timothy Nese Philip Nevenhoven Dennis Newell ’77 Jennifer Newell Frances Newsted Stephanie and Jim ’14 Nguyen Theresa Nguyen ’14 Tiffany Nice Rosemary Niedens (Hon) Sharon ’89 and Greg Niemann Stacie Niemann Bobbi Nieuwhof Kyle Nitcher Reverend Michael Nolan DeAun Norris Michele Norris Nick Norris Teresa Northrop Tim ’96 and Susan ’94, ’97 Norton Kent and Karen Notestine Linda Nugent Maggie O’Neal
Alan Oberley Cheri Obermeyer Daniel and Helen ’72 Oglesby Judy Oliver Matthew Olsen ’00 Phil Omenski Joan Opinante A’57, ’61 Tony Orf Mac and Susan Orsbon Mary Margaret Orsman-Kelch ’64 Leroy ’73 and Regina Orth Dr. Diane ’78 and Mark Orth-Baalmann Juan and Carmen Ortiz Raymond Ortiz Kim Osborn John and Renee Osborne Sandra Ottaway Amy Otten Donald and Bernadine ’51 Overman Blake Overson Dr. Jamie ’00 and Dr. Seth ’00 Page Virgil and Marjorie ’72 Palmer Pamela and Richard Pancake Jill and Joshua Papsdorf Chester ’70 and Shelia Parker Eleanor Parker ’57 Jared Parker Breeanna Pashman ’14 Karay Patterson Terrie ’98 and Tim Patterson John and Betsy ’75 Pauzauskie Charles and Rosemary ’68 Pawloski Charity Paxson Michael Payne Catherine Peck Taylor Peck Patrick Peddecord Kyle Peoples Angela Perez Kathryn Perry Kathy Perry Kathleen and Gene Pestinger Devin Peter Mandy Peters Jerry Peterson Kirk Peterson Trent Peterson Jamie Pettay Eep Peuchen Elizabeth Peuchen ’14 Jacobus Peuchen Lawrence ’73 and Lorna Pezza Thao Pham Emma Phelps Uy Phi ’11 Lacy Phillips Robert Phillips Lucien and Jane ’52 Phoenix Mr. Thomas Pichette Patty and Larry Pickert Dione Pickett Randall Pickett Mandy Pilla ’98 Carmen Pinegar Clark Pint Joan Pippitt Arleen Pirkey Gail and Larry Pizzola Barbara Poole ’72
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Pamela Polley Kelly Polzin Nanette and Mark ’86 Potter Rhonda Potter Bob ’91 and Mary Potter Robert Potts Eric Potvin Richard and Genelle ’71 Powell Elizabeth Powers ’49 Anita Pozsgay ’62 Mark and Carole ’75 Pracht Jim ’79 and Cheryl Prange Barbara Prater Curtis Price Travis Price Katherine Prieksat ’12 John V. Profita Joanna Pryor ’14 Ericka Purcell Neal and Karel Putman ’87 Nina and Earl Quam William and Donna ’83 Quaney Kyla Quigg Nancy Racette Kevin Racine Roger ’98, ’03 and Barbara ’01 Ralls John Ramirez Denisse Ramos Bonnie Rathbun Taylor Rathbun Monica and Mahendra ’04 Rathi Maurice ’69 and Janet Rau Natalie Rawson Martha Reeves Marguerite Regan Jason Regier Valerie Reich Del Reickenberger David and Doreen ’55 Reida Patrick Reilley Drew Renkema Jann and Ernest Reusser Lisa Reust Ann Reyes Jennifer Reynar Carol Ricken Barbara and Rodney Ricken Phillip and Stacie Meyer ’98 Ricker Carol Ridder ’66 Laura Riedel Joanne Riedinger Catherine Riedl Mark Riedl ’14 Cameron Riggs Charlotte ’53 and Ronald Ringer Brandi Rinke Heriberto and Maida ’60 Rios De Martinez Juan Rivera Sherry ’64 and Bob Robben Kevin and Teresa ’82 Robben David Roberts ’89 Debra and Rodger Roberts Devin Roberts William Roche ’83 Liz and Michael Rodee Cindy Rodriguez Manning and Karen Rogers A.C. and Barbara ’61 Rogers Maureen ’82, ’13 and Albert ’79 Rohleder
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Victoria Romero Kylie Rorabaugh Christopher Rose Dr. Duncan Rose ’10 Robert Rotola Elmer and Dolores ’64 Rottinghaus David Rowden Bridget ’47 and Richard Rowland Tom and Pamela Ruane Megan and Matthew Rucker Connie Rudd Marsha and Barry ’72 Rudy Donald Ruebke ’14 Frank ’86 and Janice Runa Erin ’00 and James Russell Jocelyn Russell Timothy Russell Yolanda ’14 and Larry Russell-Steward Patsy and John ’12 Ryan Dr. Ron Ryan Michael and Linda ’72, ’98 Sabala James and Virginia Sachs April Sagerty Brad Samakin Erin Sanagorski ’14 Donna Sanders-Simpson ’10 Sonya Santiago Jeremy Satterfield Hannah Sattler Bonnie Saucedo Mario Saucedo Rose and Ira Saunders Susan Saville ’72 Reverend Thomas Scaletty Brian Scantlin Nicole Schaller Taylor Schawe Mark Scheck Steffen and Angela Scheide ’88 Karla and Michael Scherer Dr. Michael ’05 and Diana Scheve Bradley and Connie ’81 Schlegel Richard and Elaine ’90 Schmeidler Angela Schmidt Gregory Schmidt Lester Schneider William Schountz ’86 Deborah Schovanec, ASC, A’58, ’67 Ashley and Dr. Chet ’01 Schrader Allyson Schrader Monty ’81 and Joyce ’91 Schreiner Ann Schrock ’03 George and Viola Schuckman Casey and Larry Schumacher Diana Schunn Shirley and Skip Schwab Kari Schwanke Emily Schwartzkopf Danna ’06 and Rick Schweitzer Jay ’72 and Michelle ’72 Schwien Kara Schwinn Randy and Jeana Scott Melanie Scott Sierra Scott J. Berry Scott ’90 Patrick Searle ’11 Louis and Anna Seidl Jessica Seiler Judy Seiler ’88
Stephanie Seiler ’05 Larry and Bonnie Setzkorn Rita and David ’06 Sevart Ivan Seward Robert Shamet Gordon Sheffield James Shepherd Francis ’78 and Pattie Sheridan Howard Sherwood Paul and Louise Shinogle Charles and Patricia ’51 Shipley Denver Shipman ’11 William and Ruth ’62 Shippen Anthony Short Derek Shultz Jo Shultz Ron Sibley Christine Siefers ’91 Grant Siemens Marcelo ’03 and Deborah ’01 Silva Kimberly ’85 Silvernale-Wagner and Tim Wagner Bianca ’06 and Cory ’06 Simmons Randy ’72 and Colleen ’73 Simon Mark and Julie ’89 Simpson Amy Siple Vicki and James ’71 Skahan Paul and Mary Ann Skolaut Marvin and Joan ’53 Slagle Juvetta and Mark Slane Denise Slattery ’09 Rita ’51 and William Slous George and Mary Smith Gregory Smith ’72 Brian Smith Charly Smith David Smith Dr. Gregory Smith Heather Smith Jennifer Smith Kelley Smith Nancy Smith Deborah and David Snapp Kelly and Shannon Snedden Christina Snell Michael Snider Janice and Larry Snow Christopher Sobba ’98 Nal Son Cliff and Sonja A’58 Sones David and Vivian ’75 Sooter Saul Souza ’97 Dan Spence Drake Spence Darin Spence Rick Spitler Marilyn Spohr ’63 Barbara Sponsel Scott Stardy Layton Starkey Kyle and Shelly ’95 Steadman Coleen Stein ’05 Geraldine ’75 Steiner Lorraine and Randal Steiner Jan and Randall Steinert Janet and Brad Stephen Carmen Stephens Shari Stephens ’12 Jennifer ’99 and Branden Stephenson
Tracy Sterling Johnny and Jenni Steven Joann Stevens ’71 Christy Stevens ’14 Mary Stevenson ’60 Cooper Stewart ’11 Monte Stewart Anne Stockemer ’45 Mark ’77 and Sarah Stolz Jeff Storment Lisa Stoss Frances ’67 and James Stover Katie ’08 and Jason ’08 Streit Scott and Julie Stremel Debbie and Dick Strickert Mallory Stroda Daniel ’76 and Janet Strunk Lucille and Brian ’77 Strunk Sherri Stuber-Charboneau ’95, ’00 Alex and Jean ’62 Stuchlik Brittany Stucky Clinton Stucky ’05 Allison Stuhlsatz Amy and Dillen ’08 Stuhlsatz Fredrick and Diane ’77 Stump Angela and Kevin ’80 Sutcliffe Jennifer Sullivan Edward and Janice ’58 Susanin Lauren Susong Mary Jean ’70 and John ’69 Suter Anthony Swisher Shayla Swope Marco Tacchelly Dr. Andrew and Nancy Tadie Steven Talbott Anthony Tamburro ’03 Jennifer Tarrant Alani Tate Vassil and Karen ’67 Tchokoev James Tennis Michelle Tennyson Leroy and Doris ’48 Ternes Charles Testerman ’68 Brendon Thackery Jared Thibault Matt Thibault Nathan Thibault Carl ’67 and Barbara Thimmesch Chad and Malinda Thimmesch ’94 Sandra and Lawrence Tholen Georgia Thomas ’48 Brian Thompson Derik Thompson James Thompson Jason Thompson Joseph Thompson ’91 Jennifer Tice Tricia Tiede Pauline Tilson ’87 Danny Timaure Krug ’90 and Darryl Krug Renea Timko Cynthia ’82 and Bill Timmons Dave and Kathy ’90 Tinsman Michael Todd Debbie Toll Jacquelyn Tolley Eelinh Torell Ray and Liana ’70 Torkelson Leon and Carol ’51 Torline
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Chris Tran Beverly ’64 and Thomas Traverse Wendy Triplett Miranda Trissal Laura and Dr. Mark Troilo ’74 Larry Troshynski Jacob Truesdell Margaret Trumpp Brandon Tull Iris Turner Patricia Turner ’69 Joleen Tustin ’97 Matt Tylski Shannon Ummel Duevane and Linda Unrein Carla Unruh Rhonda Unruh Candice ’06 and Eric Urban Patricia ’06 and Bill Urell Dr. John ’72 and Ann Valus Gregg and Squeaky Vance Shannon Vance Norma Vap Diana Vara Kiley Varney Icer ’98 Vaughan John Veal ’78 William Veal ’71 Tony and Denise ’77 Veith Damian Velasquez Juan Velazquez Joe and Becky Verbeckmoes Teresa Vetter Emily Vidrios Jordan Villatoro Christopher Villatoro ’14 Monte ’78 and Kimberly Vines James Voegeli Ashley Voegeli Brande Vogele John and Sonja Vogt Brian Vogt Mary Kay ’70 Vrla-Mohr Deanne and Hugh Waddell Jordan Wade Kirsten Wald LaRae Waldron Christopher Waldschmidt James Walker James and Jeanette ’49 Walker David Wall ’11 Janet and William ’82 Walsh James Walters Alec and Tina ’88 Walterscheid Sharada ’00 and Jody Ward Gerald ’89 and Joyce ’73 Ware Randy and Kimberly Ware Joseph Warner Amy Warriner Darrell and Diane Warta Amanda Watson Joel and Janet ’03 Watt Adrian Webb ’04, ’08 Douglas ’94 Webb Mark and Doris ’73 Weed Joshua Weed Kerry Weible Mindi Weidenheimer Jodi Weir
Loren Wellman ’02 Randall and Marilyn Wells Patricia Wells Ralph and Helenruth ’45 Welsby Theresa Weninger ’13 Teresa Wenzel Anita Wertz Carla ’66 and Richard Wesson Delphine Wetta† Janice and Earl Wetta Norbert and Jan Wetta Eugene and Margaret ’59 Wetter Doug and Shasta Wewe Michael and Sherry ’84 Wheeler Tony and Bridget ’64 White Zachary White Patsy Whitehead Cindy Whitlock Jane Wickett ’75 Patricia Wilcoxson Jennifer Wildeman Chelsea Williams Jerome and Pamela Williams Jonathan Williams Josh Williams Mary Williams Peggy Williams Dee Ann and Larry Wilson Marsha Wilson, ASC ’67 Robert Wine ’89 Stephanie Winegar Mary Ann ’64 and Dana Winkler Nicolas Winsky Anne Winsor-Ash Philip and Donna ’88 Wise John and Joyce ’64 Witsken Dawn Wolfe Louise Wolfe ’70 Jo and John Wolters Jasmine Woodruff Allison Woods Thomas Woods Pat and Mahala ’61 Woodward Joseph Wright R Wright Janice ’86 and John Wurth Margaret Wurth ’76 Jeffrey Wustrack Jamie Wyatt Russell and Lisa ’87 Wyatt Sarah and Justin ’03 Yaeger Donald Yakshaw ’64 Kelly Yarbro ’81 William Yearsin Cathy Yeubanks Sheila and Greg Yocom Reverend Patrick York Gary Yost ’98 Jonathon Young Kendra Young ’09 Ron and Mary Ann ’64 Youngers Darrell and Trish Youngman Laura Zambo Leonard and Marg ’68 Zarchan Trina Zarnowski Ryan and Rebecca Zecha Joseph Ziegler Hans and Ruta ’58 Zimmerman Alexandra Zingo ’14
David ’78 and Sandra Zink Deanne Zogleman Candi Zoglman Companies, Foundations, Organizations ARSI Bell Carpet & Floors Bleu Hollow Photography CableDJ Multimedia, Inc Commercial Insurance Group ConocoPhilips Gift Matching Program FHB Advisory Services, LLC Fleeson, Gooing, Coulson & Kitch, LLC General Electric Foundation Grant Thornton LLP Johnston’s Clothiers Kansas State Bank Kansas State Council - Knights of Columbus Mandy’s Way MB2 Sports, Inc. Media Partners, Inc. Mid-America Orthopedics Nustar Logistics One Eleven LLC One Gas Foundation, Inc. Pepsico Foundation Philips Electronics North America Corporation Professional Engineering Consultants Rays Countryside Catering Inc Rosalie Goebel Rev Trust U/A Screw Loose Fitness S. Jim and Darla Farha Charitable Foundation, Inc. Sidearm Sports Sterling Materials Team Electric Supply Inc The Boeing Company The Riedl Foundation The Snyder Family Trust Wichita Grand Opera, Inc.
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