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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