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SEPTEMBER 2016

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DON (’61) AND BARBARA DASEKE GIVE $20 MILLION FOR THE DEPAUW TRUST AND MORE At a dinner on campus in May honoring outgoing President Brian W. Casey,

Don ’61 and Barbara Daseke made a

surprise $20 million commitment for The DePauw Trust and other vital initiatives.

Gifts and commitments to The DePauw Trust, the University’s endowment for need-based support and one of The

Campaign for DePauw’s top priorities, have now surpassed $70 million.

“DePauw professors are committed

to teaching and being mentors to our

students,” Don Daseke said. “I stayed in

contact with professors here long after I

DON ’61 AND BARBARA DASEKE, LEFT, WITH PRESIDENT MARK MCCOY AND WIFE, LISA, AT DON’S 55TH REUNION DINNER ON CAMPUS IN JUNE.

invested in me by giving me the Rector

McDermond Medal for Business and

left DePauw. DePauw believed in me and Scholarship, and we are thrilled that our gift will support The DePauw Trust for future scholarships and other strategic initiatives.”

A DePauw trustee since 1985, Don

earned a bachelor’s degree in economics

from DePauw. He is chairman, president and CEO of Daseke Inc., one of the largest open deck/specialty trucking companies in North America. Don

received the Old Gold Goblet, DePauw’s highest alumni honor, in 2010 and the

Entrepreneurship in 2015. Barbara

Daseke is owner of a successful interior design firm and has adopted DePauw as one of her primary philanthropic passions, too.

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“The Dasekes’ dedication to our students will have perpetual influence we can scarcely imagine,” President Mark

McCoy said. “It is incredibly humbling – and exciting – to work with alumni

and friends who shape the future in such profound ways.”

CAMPAIGN NEWS PAGE 4 Campaign Status Update Alumni and friends help DePauw close the gap on the campaign goal.

SARAH MARKS RICHARDS ’63 HONORED FOR HER DEDICATION TO THE ARTS Outstanding Historic Theater in America.

Retired since 2014 after serving 25 years

as Hawaii Theatre Center’s top executive, Sarah was recently awarded the Hawai‘i

Arts Alliance’s 2015 Alfred Preis Honor for her lifetime support of the arts and arts education in Hawaii. This award

was particularly meaningful to Sarah not

only because of the tremendous outreach done by the Arts Alliance, but because

Alfred Preis, the architect best known for designing the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, was a close friend and her predecessor at the State Foundation on SARAH MARKS RICHARDS ’63

Sarah Marks Richards ’63 has come a long way since her childhood in rural

Washington, Ind., making an indelible impression in the arts community of

Hawaii, her adopted home for more than 40 years.

Although she studied both English and music and her career has been

directly related to music and the arts,

Sarah says she knew before graduation that the performance lifestyle was not

something she desired. She did thrive on new experiences, travel and continuing

education, though. She spent a year living abroad with a friend in Spain, teaching English as a Second Language and traveling around Europe by car.

While many of her classmates were

married soon after graduation, Sarah dedicated her first decade outside of

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DePauw to travel, teaching, graduate

school and developing her career. She served as dean of women at Albion

College, dean of students at Chaminade University in Honolulu and executive

director of Hawaii’s State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. She oversaw that agency’s growth from $1 million to $10

million, achieving a national ranking for

Hawaii as number one in per capita state support for the arts.

Sarah was a founder and president

of Hawaii Opera Theatre and led it

to independence from its parent, The

Honolulu Symphony. As president of Hawaii Theatre Center, she led a $32

million effort to restore and renovate the deteriorating, historic former vaudeville theater that is now a major performing

arts center in downtown Honolulu and was recognized in 2005 as the Most

Culture and the Arts.

Sarah’s dedication to the arts is not

restricted to Hawaii. Motivated by the momentum of DePauw’s School of

Music, her lifelong love of opera and her interest in supporting the development of young talent through performance

opportunities, she has included support

for DePauw’s performing arts students in

her estate plan. She committed $1 million to establish the Sarah Marks Richards Opera Program Endowment in the University’s School of Music.

Sarah says she draws constantly upon the knowledge, leadership skills and strong sense of community she developed at

DePauw, along with her mother, Dorothy Ruth Stratton Marks ’32, and several

members of her family. The endowed fund recognizes her commitment to music, family and the value of a liberal arts education.

THE HERBERT AND JUNE KELLEY AND FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY As a DePauw student, Dennis Kelley ’72

accelerated my personal development.

Budapest, London and Freiburg,

experience was a major force in quicker

spent time studying abroad in Vienna,

Germany. Dennis cites those experiences as ones that shaped his life and career.

“I returned to DePauw with an intense interest in Eastern Europe, East

European politics and economics, and

in Russia,” Dennis recalls. “The overseas experience gave me some direction for a career, which was very important to

me. The experience exposed me to new culture, history and different political and economic systems. It opened my

eyes to the rest of the world. It also gave me a life away from campus, which was very important, and it forced me to be

on my own and become independent. It

There’s no question in my mind that the maturity in my life.”

Dennis is president of global supply and

distribution company Pacific World Trade, Inc. A division of the company, Pacific

Nuclear Solutions, developed state-of-theart nuclear waste treatment technologies.

The company’s product can turn hazardous and radioactive liquids into solid material that can be disposed of more safely. The

company provides waste treatment services

DENNIS B. KELLEY ’72

and labs, institutes, and decommission

When he visited campus in 2005 to speak

France, China, Romania and several other

Program, Dennis said that studying

to nuclear power plants, weapons facilities sites in Russia, the United Kingdom,

to students in the Management Fellows

countries.

abroad as a college student, as well as

learning one or more foreign languages, is key if they have interest in international careers.

Having committed a portion of his estate to DePauw in 2008, Dennis recently

settled upon a purpose for the planned gift. The Herbert and June Kelley

and Family Endowed Scholarship for

International Study is named in honor

of his parents, who dedicated themselves

to ensuring their two sons earned college educations. The fund will provide a

scholarship in perpetuity so generations of DePauw students will have access to

the international experiences and learning LEE WEINGART ‘88, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF LNE GROUP, DELIVERED A MCDERMOND LECTURE, “MANAGING A SMALL, INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUSINESS,” IN WATSON FORUM ON APRIL 19.

opportunities like those Dennis says

profoundly shaped and enriched his life.

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THE CAMPAIGN OBJECTIVES STATED GOAL: $300,000,000

ACADEMIC LIFE To advance and enrich the academic life of campus.

STUDENT ACCESS AND FINANCIAL AID To make DePauw accessible to a greater number of students with financial need in perpetuity. (Additional funds have been committed for this

96%

Progress to date: $287,970,958

Total to date

Goal

%

$63,406,317

$75,000,000

85%

$67,355,930

$100,000,000

67%

$15,360,734

$25,000,000

61%

$72,814,330

$75,000,000

97%

$22,818,380

$25,000,000

91%

purpose, but not yet reflected in the total.)

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND OUTCOMES To strengthen offices and programs that help students develop at DePauw and prepare for lives of accomplishment and purpose after graduation.

THE CAMPUS To continue renewal and restoration of the DePauw campus.

ANNUAL GIVING (INCLUDING THE FUND FOR DEPAUW) To address the University’s most pressing needs and important opportunities.

In addition to the amount raised for the five individual campaign objectives, an additional $46,215,267 in gifts and commitments to the campaign are awaiting designation of purpose by the donors or fall outside the five objectives.

As of June 30, 2016.

Robert D. LoPrete ’86, attorney and cochair of the Wealth Planning Group at Reed Smith, shared a presentation on charitable gift planning and strategies during Alumni Reunion Weekend.

For information about making a planned gift to DePauw, contact Eric Motycka, director of legacy and estate planning, at ericmotycka@depauw.edu or by phone at 765-658-4216 or 1-800-446-5298.

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Douglas R. Elliott Scholarship Fund will

over to family. Two daughters attended

LGBT student with the highest semester

Carol Pontius ’86.

provide an annual scholarship for the

GPA who also exhibits leadership qualities

DePauw more than my dad. I mean that

a degree in economics, Doug went on to

about it,” Barb said. “He loves it so much

earn an MBA degree in finance from The University of Chicago’s Booth School of

DOUGLAS R. ELLIOTT ESTABLISHES SCHOLARSHIP FUND

“I can’t imagine that anybody loves

on campus and demonstrates financial need.

After graduating from DePauw with

DOUGLAS R. ELLIOTT ’84

DePauw: Barb Pontius Bowman ’83 and

sincerely. He just loves it. Everything

that he thinks everyone else should, too.”

Soon after graduation, Jerry became

Business. With more than 30 years in the

secretary for the Class of 1956. He worked

his career working with large corporations

years and went on to serve two terms on

financial service industry, he spent most of on corporate financing requirements.

For the last several years, he has followed

with the Alumni Office by mail in the early the Alumni Board. He has participated

in regional alumni meetings in Indiana,

Growing up in a small Indiana town and

a passion to work with individuals and

Douglas R. Elliott ’84 than it is for lesbian,

planning requirements.

with family. Mary has been recovering

today. As a Rector Scholar, Doug was

spending time with his partner, Michael,

year. Barb said Jerry is dedicated to

educational opportunity, but he remembers

anniversary. They own a century-old farm

diversity than today’s DePauw.

enjoy working outside and entertaining.

with a dedicated LGBT Services Office

JERRY D. PONTIUS ’56 VOLUNTEERS

designed to promote diversity of all types

Jerry Pontius ’56 proves that the DePauw

the first colleges in the state of Indiana to

Having chaired his class reunion

identity/expression as a protected class in

Jerry also led the planning of his 60-year

attending DePauw was much different for gay, bisexual and transgender students

families on their investment and estate Away from the office, Doug enjoys

grateful for the scholarship assistance and

with whom he recently celebrated their 27th

a campus less progressive and accepting of

house in southwest Michigan where they

Much has changed at the University

and a host of resources and initiatives

FOR 60TH CLASS REUNION

on campus. In fact, DePauw was among

story doesn’t end with the 50th Reunion.

include both sexual orientation and gender

committee since his 25th reunion year,

campus policies. The Advocate College

reunion.

2006 ranked DePauw among America’s

Rector Scholar, is passionate about

and transgender students.

University. He and his wife, Mary Goff

remains a progressive, welcoming and

volunteers over the years.

students. Last December, he made a

family and friends) to DePauw,” Jerry

Trust, the campaign initiative aimed at

have happened for me without the

Guide for LGBT Students published in best 100 campuses for lesbian, gay, bisexual Doug wants to ensure that DePauw

accessible educational option for LGBT

Jerry’s service to others, though, starts

from serious health issues for the past

making sure he has explored all of the

rehabilitation options for her. “My dad

has been a tireless advocate for her and her well-being,” she said.

Barb said he is passionate about

volunteerism and getting involved in the local community. “He always coached our sports teams. He was always very

involved in our church growing up,” she (Continued on page 6.)

Jerry, who attended DePauw as a

staying connected to and supporting the Pontius ’57, have been loyal donors and

“I owe most of what I have (property,

generous commitment to The DePauw

said. “I just don’t think that all would

raising $100 million in endowed funds

DePauw experience.”

for need-based student scholarships. The

Illinois, Ohio, North Carolina and Georgia.

His enthusiasm for DePauw spills

DEPAUW PRESIDENT D. MARK MCCOY (RIGHT) CONGRATULATES REUNION VOLUNTEER JERRY PONTIUS ‘56 ON THE NIGHT OF HIS 82ND BIRTHDAY, THE SAME NIGHT AS HIS 60TH REUNION DINNER.

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said. Jerry also serves as president of two

year reunions and was on the volunteer

Reunion Planning Committee.

community is much younger than he is,

She has been active with the Chicago

DePauw, Denise says she enjoys getting

making it a priority to promote DePauw

working with them to increase alumni

homeowners associations. “Most of the and he is the one in charge!”

Jerry says working with a supportive

board and good committee, seeing the

results, and enjoyment of class members are the best rewards and joys. The Class of 1956 celebrated their 60th reunion

committee for her 20th reunion this year. chapter of the Regional Alumni Council, at events for admitted students and

attend alumni events in the Chicago area, including Monon Bell telecast parties.

importance of community, giving back

June 9-12, 2016.

“DePauw gave me so much when I

DENISE CASTILLO DELL ISOLA ’96 SERVES ON ALUMNI BOARD AND 20TH REUNION COMMITTEE Denise Castillo Dell Isola ’96 remembers the four years she studied at DePauw as

amazing, and her college experience has been a major motivator for her to stay connected to the University in the 20 years since her graduation.

“I received an excellent education,

studied off-campus for a semester, did an internship on Capitol Hill and engaged in many leadership opportunities. I learned from and was mentored by

and service to others,” Denise says.

was there that I feel it is important to volunteer for my alma mater.”

Her contributions do not go

unnoticed by her classmates. “Though many consider it a small university,

DePauw offered us big opportunities, a tremendous education, a close knit community and lots of fun. With a

relatively small alumni group, it means more when just one member of our

community gives back,” Jamie Griffin

‘96 said. “Denise understands this, and

through her selfless giving of her time,

she demonstrates DePauw excellence.”

Denise has made a life in law, the

professors who were genuinely interested

nonprofit sector and child advocacy,

made lifelong friends who have provided

of the importance of volunteerism and

in my growth and success,” Denise says. “I incredible friendship and support

over the years. I also have access to an incredible alumni network.”

Denise attended her five-, 10- and 15-

which has reinforced her strong sense

classmates on the reunion committee.

National Campaign Committee Campaign Co-Chairs Sarah Reese Wallace ’76 R. David Hoover ’67

Honorary Campaign Chairman Timothy H. Ubben ’58 Steering Committee Members Kenneth W. Coquillette ’82 Don R. Daseke ’61

Judson C. Green ’74

Kathryn Fortune Hubbard ’74 Sarah Strauss Krouse ’74 Andrew J. Paine Jr. ’59

Marshall W. Reavis IV ’84 Gregory Allen Sissel ’94 Michael L. Smith ’70

James B. Stewart Jr. ’73

Kathy Patterson Vrabeck ’85 M. Scott Welch ’82

At-Large Members Vernon E. Jordan Jr. ’57

elected president of the board. She also

Theodore M. Solso ’69

Alumni Board since 2012 and was recently served on the University’s Presidential

Transition Committee, which ensured a of President D. Mark McCoy.

“Denise and I met our very first day at

DePauw. She puts her heart and soul into everything she does, and her service to

DePauw is no exception. You won’t find a

more loyal volunteer or friend anywhere,” says Mandi Jedlicka Custer ’96, who

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engagement, as well as reconnecting with

philanthropy. She has served on DePauw’s

smooth transfer to the new administration

DENISE CASTILLO DELL ISOLA ’96 AND FAMILY.

to know alumni from different classes and

“DePauw taught me about the

(and Jerry celebrated his birthday) during Alumni Reunion Weekend on campus

Through her volunteer service with

served with Denise on the 20-Year

Andrew J. Paine III ’91

Faculty Representatives David A. Berque

Jacqueline R. Roberts DePauw Staff D. Mark McCoy, Ph.D., President

Melanie J. Norton, Vice President for

Development and Alumni Engagement

Steven J. Setchell ’96, Associate Vice President for Alumni Engagement and Campaign Initiatives

Cynthia Babington, Chief of Staff

JANET CRAWFORD EVANS ’75 IS A MULTI-FACETED VOLUNTEER When Janet Crawford Evans ’75

returned to DePauw in 2010 for her 35th reunion, she remembers feeling sad and

disoriented. DePauw had always been a sort of magical place – the place where she met her husband, Dr. Richard W.

Schwartz ’75, where they returned when

Rich was honored with the Young Alumni Award and each reunion year, where Rich served on the Board of Visitors and their

daughter Sarah Schwartz Woodworth ’02 earned her English degree and also met

her husband, Michael N. Woodworth ’99.

Janet and Rich loved DePauw and visited

often to reminisce with former classmates and friends. They volunteered to help

JANET CRAWFORD EVANS ‘75 AND HUSBAND CARSON.

campus had faded when Janet arrived in

The prospective student’s father, Carson

the University and parents of current

discovered that they had both recently

families arrive on opening day. They

plan their 2010 reunion, but the magic of Greencastle alone that summer having lost Richard to cancer just a few months prior.

A few years later, when she received a

call about serving on the Alumni Board, she was beginning to heal from her loss and was ready to reconnect with the

University. She attended her first Alumni Board meeting in spring 2012, and she

was asked to make phone calls to parents

of prospective students who lived near her home in the Lexington, Ky., area. That is

when the DePauw magic began to return to her life.

“One of the families on my list had an older son who had already graduated from DePauw. I left them a message

offering to chat but acknowledging that

they probably knew DePauw well with a young alum in the family,” she says.

Evans, returned Janet’s call. They soon lost a spouse to cancer, and their

conversation turned to grief and recovery.

They talked by phone for an hour, and a week later they met in person for coffee

to continue their conversation. Janet and Carson married in the summer of 2015.

Carson’s oldest son, Joseph graduated in 2010 with a degree in communications, and his younger son, Jack, will graduate with a degree in history in 2017.

Janet continues to serve on the Alumni

Board and is involved with the Hubbard Center for Student Engagement where she and Rich established an endowed

fund to support pre-medical advising.

Janet and Carson serve together on the Parents Council, which they helped

students. They’re on campus when

make phone calls to welcome and answer questions for families of incoming first-

year students. They rally parent support for initiatives that make a difference for current students, such as the Cornelsen

Challenge for student internships. With

all that Janet has given during 35 years to

support DePauw, she insists that DePauw has given her so much more.

“I met and married Rich at DePauw, and we had a wonderful life and family. Then

I met Carson through DePauw and have a wonderful husband and family with all of our children. We love spending time

together on campus. DePauw just keeps giving back,” Janet says.

to reenergize. As Parents Council

members, they act as liaisons between

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UPCOMING EVENTS OLD GOLD WEEKEND – OCT. 28-29, 2016 » INAUGURATION OF DEPAUW’S 20TH PRESIDENT, D. MARK MCCOY » DEDICATION OF R. DAVID AND SUZANNE A. HOOVER HALL » PRESENTATION OF OLD GOLD GOBLET TO KATHRYN FORTUNE HUBBARD ’74 » CROSS COUNTRY, FOOTBALL, SOCCER, SWIMMING AND DIVING

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ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND - JUNE 7-11, 2017 » WELCOMING ALL ALUMNI AND HONORING THE CLASSES ENDING IN 2s AND 7s.

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