DePauw Magazine Summer 2014

Summer 2014

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MERCEDES KELLEY TUNSTALL ’95 As a FTC attorney, she tackled Internet fraud.

Now this music alum is making it safer for us to spend.

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: THINK: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Newest Fellows Program LIVE: RIGHT ON TARGET Not your regular student organization SUMMER 2014 DEPAUW MAGAZINE i

TOUR DE ANDERSON STREET

There may not be a Tour-style green jersey given to the winner of the Little 5 street sprints, but there’s still glory. This year’s winners were Maggie Anderson ’15 of Kappa Alpha Theta on the women’s side and Forrest Kunkel ’15 of Delta Tau Delta on the men’s side. In the overall team standings, following the Saturday afternoon criterium races, Kappa Alpha Theta and Delta Upsilon took home wins for the women’s and men’s competition, respectively. Want to stay up-to-date ahead of next year’s race?

Follow the Little 5 Steering Committee on Twitter at @DPULittle5.

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THRIVE

THINK

LIVE

Shaping the Future of Dollars and Sense

Environmental Impact

Student-Organized Club is Right on Target

DEPARTMENTS

STAFF

4 News 8 Recent Words 30 Development and Alumni Engagement 38 Class Notes Cover photo and photos on pages 12-16

by Paul Schuster, Dupont Photographers.

Jonathan C. Coffin ’06 associate vice president for communications jonathancoffin@depauw.edu

Steven J. Setchell ’96 associate vice president for alumni engagement ssetchell@depauw.edu

Larry G. Anderson senior editor landersn@depauw.edu

Contributors: Bob Handelman, Sarah McAdams, Linda Striggo and Christopher L. Wolfe

Kelly A. Graves director of publications kgraves@depauw.edu

DePauw Alumni Association Officers

Donna Grooms class notes editor dgrooms@depauw.edu Larry G. Ligget University photographer larryligget@depauw.edu

Brent E. St. John ’89, president Donald M. Phelan ’79, vice president Gilbert D. Standley ’82, secretary

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DePauw Magazine Summer 2014 / Vol. 77 / Issue 1 www.depauw.edu/pa/magazine

letters DEPAUW’S GLASS CONNECTION I enjoyed reading “Glass Through History” [winter issue cover story], but I thought the article might refer to DePauw as the Glass College. When Indiana Asbury University was nearly bankrupt [in the 1880s], the benevolence of Washington C. DePauw, an Indianabased glass industrialist, saved the day.

I think your next issue should include a small sidebar about Mr. DePauw.

Here are two helpful online references: » www.nafclibrary.org/wp-content/ uploads/2013/08/DePauwWashington-Charles.pdf » http://query.nytimes.com/mem/ archive-free/pdf?res=F10D17FE 3C5413738DDDAF0894DD40 5B8784F0D3 The first reference, from the New Albany Public Library, tells us: He is now proprietor of DePauw’s American Plate-glass Works. This is a new and valuable industry, and the interests of our country require that it should be carried to success; it is a matter of national concern that American glass should surpass in quality and take the place of the French article in the markets of the world.

John “Jack” P. Godwin ’67 Los Angeles

Editor, I often enjoy the articles and splendid layout of DePauw Magazine, but the last edition was so breathtaking that I had to let you know. I especially enjoyed your article on the Corning Glass Museum curator. It was like reading an article in Smithsonian, but even better with the DePauw angle.

Thank you for a quality publication!

Marilyn Combs Bisbecos ’89 Indianapolis

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Editor, Praise to author and Kelly A. Conway [’99] for the inspiring “Glass Through History” article in the winter issue. I invite Kelly and everyone to visit the 1608 Glass House on Jamestown Historic Island here next to Williamsburg, Va., and Jamestown Yorktown Foundation Museum, where I have been a museum assistant for 15 years.

In the article, “Reflecting Early History” (p. 14), Conway states correctly that glass was America’s first industrial experiment and that the attempt failed.

But the colony of Jamestown did not fail; it is hailed as the first permanent English settlement in America. After the starving time of 1610, resupply ships made it down the James River and averted the settlement’s collapse. In 2007 Queen Elizabeth was present to celebrate Jamestown’s 400th anniversary.

Coming up in 2019 is the 400th anniversary celebration of the first representative assembly in America.

Peggy Kendall Soulen ’56 Williamsburg, Va.

To recognize the 50th anniversary of the first computer science course tught at DePauw, in the fall issue we invited alumni to share the experiences they had in the early computer science classes, how that technology affected their lives and careers, and how it has grown over the years. Below are more alumni experiences.

– Editor NEVER TOOK A DEPAUW COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSE In fall 1964, a friend and fellow physics major, freshman Mike Burton, told me that a junior, Joe Hughes, was giving informal instructions in computer

programming in Longden Hall. It’s possible that Joe was one of DePauw’s first computer science students. Joe got Mike started, and Mike got me involved. After that, Mike and I worked on most of this ourselves.

I was surprised to find that DPU owned a real IBM computer, an IBM 1620, which occupied a room in the basement of the dark red brick administration building on Locust St. Mike was able to sign out the necessary keys, and we would go in there at night, turn it on, let it warm up for 20 minutes, and then spend the rest of the night seeing what we could make it do.

The 1620 was IBM’s first all-solidstate computer. It ran at a blazing fast clock speed of 100 kHz and had 20k of BCD (binary coded decimal) memory.

Note the “k,” not an “M” or a “G.” It was the size of a couple large desks and had a printer, which was an embedded IBM Selectric I typewriter. Even in 1964 it looked outdated. The control panel had a long row of lever switches, another long row of large square pushbuttons, and a huge array of small white flashing (incandescent!) lamps that would have done any science fiction movie proud.

The IBM 1620 itself was a wonder in our eyes. You could open swinging doors on its back and pull out several layers of swinging subpanels, each covered with a seemingly random web of yellow insulated wire that interconnected everything. It was both humbling and astonishing.

The room also contained a keypunch machine and a card reader/punch, each the size of another desk, normal and large, respectively. Our computer languages started with IBM GoTRAN (IBM Load and Go FORTRAN) and eventually worked our way up to IBM FORTRAN with Format. Everything

was done on punch cards.

A year or two later, the 1620 was moved to a wood frame building on the west side of College Ave. a bit north of Asbury Hall.

In ’66 or ’67, I was approached by Professor Thomas and asked if I would be willing to supervise a computer science lab on the 1620. That lab met once or twice a week, and I was overwhelmed by the number of people that appeared in that room, as I was used to having it pretty much to myself. I was underprepared for that job, so it turned into quite a learning experience. To this day I’m surprised that there was no one more qualified available, since I’d never had one of his classes. I never did take a DePauw computer science class.

James R. Adney ’68 Madison, Wis.

LIBERAL ARTS AND COMPUTING I am prompted to write by the letters in the Winter 2014 issue about Professor Robert J. Thomas and early computing classes at DePauw. I especially enjoyed the letter from Jack Godwin, who was my roommate in 1966-67, my freshman year. Hi, Jack!

I never took a computing class at DePauw, and I don’t recall taking a class from Professor Thomas. However, I did end up with a career in computing.

I arrived in Greencastle intending to pursue the 3-2 program in engineering, but after a vain struggle with Qualitative Chemistry, I switched my major to mathematics and Russian. In Professor Underwood Dudley’s Number Theory class, we were assigned to learn some Fortran and develop a program to do, well, something numerical; I don’t remember what. Probably, Professor Letters continued on page 7.

FROM THE PRESIDENT Brian W. Casey

As has been the case for decades, the end of the year at DePauw doesn’t truly end until Alumni Reunion Weekend. In a sense, it is fitting that we close the year not simply with the good-byes and celebration of commencement, but with the reunion of those graduates who make the trek back to Greencastle.

In a nod to our traditions, this year’s weekend brought a change that moved the all-alumni Meeting of the Alumni Association back to historic Meharry Hall, a former chapel in our signature building. As I stood there that morning, I took stock in the history that embodies the character of East College. For nearly 200 years, DePauw has been a place of tradition, a place with stories and strong memories. For me, this sense of the past has long been a defining quality of the DePauw character.

In moments such as these, it is easy to think that DePauw never changes, and that it shouldn’t. The historian in me knows, however, that DePauw is always evolving, always changing. And it must if it is to continue to educate its students appropriately and prepare them for the complex world they now face. The task before the administration is to nurture and sustain those essential elements of DePauw that have long been part of its history and which must remain in place, to change and improve those elements that must be updated, and venture forth in new areas that should be brought into the DePauw experience.

Since I last wrote to you in these pages, work has begun on Hoover Dining Hall, which will – for the first time in decades – create a true dining hall to bring students, faculty and staff together. We are nearing completion of the renovated and expanded Lilly Center, with a new 16,000-square-foot Welch Fitness Center. At the athletics campus, DePauw soccer, field hockey and football will all open their fall seasons on new playing surfaces at Blackstock Stadium and Reavis Stadium. The third installment of the Sophomore Institute will help second-year students shape their plans for off-campus study, internships and career planning. And in January, the first class of students will participate in DePauw’s new Winter Term partnership with the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. The City of Greencastle is undergoing its own set of significant changes; the initiative “to create the next great college town” is possible through state funds and resources provided by the University.

Together, these efforts shape the fabric of life on our campus. They shape the experience, helping our students combine the profound strength of a DePauw education with experiences that prepare them for success in the world.

In some very important ways, the patterns of life on our campus remain constant.

Students think they are studying more than any students have ever been made to study.

They write their papers, study for exams and read late into the night in the study carrels at Roy O. West. They walk on the paths that you walked on. And they laugh where you did. They think – like so many of you did – that their four years will last forever.

I think they feel that way because they know that, just as has been the case for generations, our task is to create something special at DePauw, something magical. I hope that in the pages of this magazine – and in all that follow – you will see that which is old and cherished about DePauw and that which is new and forward-looking.

Most sincerely,

Brian W. Casey, president SUMMER 2014 DEPAUW MAGAZINE 3

news UPUSHSTART

It was the largest entrepreneurial event ever hosted by DePauw.

UPushStart, held April 4-5, engaged students interested in entrepreneurship and launching a startup business.

Students also had ample networking opportunities with alumni speakers who are CEOs, startup gurus and innovative consultants.

SEEING SILVER STARS The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education recognized DePauw’s sustainability achievements with a STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) Silver rating. The award represents an upgrade from the University’s Bronze designation last year.

STARS, which measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education, is the only program that involves publicly reporting comprehensive information related to a college or university’s sustainability performance.

Participating institutions report achievements in three overall areas: education and research; operations; and planning, administration and engagement.

DEPAUW GREEN ALUMNI

Name of the LinkedIn group for environmentally focused DePauw alumni.

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The number of DePauw seniors who were selected as 2014 award winners in the Fulbright U.S.

Student Program. Two of them will teach

“My time at DePauw is over, but I am leaving with the following lessons: Love and be lovable, keep changing and keep learning from failure, stop limiting yourself from all of the wonders of the world, have an open mind and heart, give back to the people who shaped you and always keep it real.”

SANDY TRAN, recipient of the 2014 Walker Cup, awarded annually to the senior who has contributed

the most to the University community during his or her four years on campus, in her remarks to fellow graduates at DePauw’s 175th commencement on May 18.

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English in Turkey during the next academic year, one will teach English in Colombia, and one will conduct biology research and do further study in Belgium.

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Undergraduates who received bachelor’s degrees at DePauw’s 175th commencement on May 18.

“These students and this faculty are so in love with music that it’s infectious.”

JOHN CORIGLIANO, internationally

renowned composer, who was composer-in-

residence for the 12th annual Music of the 21st Century festival hosted by the DePauw School of Music from Feb. 10-14.

64 PERCENT

The percentage of DePauw students who participated in at least one

advising session or attended a personal or professional development event offered by the Kathryn Fortune Hubbard Center for Student

Engagement during the 2013-14

BUILDING ON ACADEMIC STRENGTHS Larry Stimpert

As I complete my first year on campus as vice president, the past few months have given me an opportunity to come to know the essence of DePauw. I’ve come to see that the heart of the DePauw experience is a rigorous liberal arts education offered by a talented and highly committed faculty. I’ve come to appreciate that a DePauw education is hands-on and highly personal; it is an education that values breadth across fields and disciplines over depth in a narrow specialization; it emphasizes mastery of critical thinking, writing, speaking and quantitative literacy skills; and it values living and learning in community.

I’ve also come to see how DePauw offers its students an exceedingly rich array of cocurricular opportunities, including everything from study abroad, research opportunities and internships to athletic teams and student clubs and organizations, which richly complement their academic studies. This combination of a rigorous liberal arts education and complementary cocurricular activities helps our students identify their calling, and it also prepares them exceptionally well for lifelong learning, service and leadership.

The academic accomplishments of our students and faculty during this past year are numerous. More than six of our students were recipients of prestigious Fulbright Scholarship awards. One of these Fulbright winners was also awarded a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship. These and many, many other student accomplishments were celebrated at our annual Honors Convocation.

Conversations with faculty and students also led us to expand Winter Term, one of DePauw’s signature elements. Through DePauw’s new Extended Studies Program, we are building on Winter Term. In addition to courses, short-term study abroad opportunities and internships offered during Winter Term, we will offer programs in May and during the summer. Our faculty members have developed many new and creative for-credit courses, several of our best cocurricular courses will continue to be offered, and new cocurricular opportunities have been developed.

Beyond enhancements to Winter Term, this year also brought new leadership to the McDermond Center for Management & Entrepreneurship, Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media and The Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics. Our goal for each is to further strengthen these centers so that they are nothing short of distinctive, extraordinary and integrated centerpieces of the DePauw academic program.

In closing, let me say that this is an important moment for DePauw, and I hope you share my enthusiasm for the work of this great university. It is not hard to understand why our alumni care so deeply for this place and the work that we do here. I look forward to partnering with each of you as we continue to strengthen and invest in your DePauw.

academic year.

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“Contrary to what TV sells us, fame is not a profession. Be careful not to confuse fame and status and money with actual things that actually matter – like happiness and humanity and kindness.”

Seven Grammy and Tony Awardwinning artists and ensembles performed concerts in the DePauw School of Music during the 2013-14 academic year.

KAL PENN, movie and television actor and former associate director of the White House Office of Public

Engagement, in the primary address to graduates at DePauw’s 175th commencement on May 18.

Eight student winners of the 2014 DePauw Concerto Competition received the opportunity to perform in concert with the DePauw University Orchestra on April 6. After passing a preliminary round with DePauw faculty judges, the winning students were selected by outside adjudicators in a final round.

“What if humans could change a protein’s function to inhibit an illness from spreading?”

ASHLEY M. CONARD ’14, a computer science

major and French minor, asked in her successful

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DePauw teams represented at NCAA Championships during 2013-14. Seven teams finished in the top 20 of their respective sports.

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application for a Fulbright U.S. Student

346.82 METRIC TONS

The reduced amount of CO2 emitted annually by the University as a result of energy efficiency improvements.

scholarship to conduct research and study in

Belgium during the 2014-15 academic year.

She will work on a computational biology

project, “Deducing protein design rules for

domain-peptide interactions” at Université Libre de Bruxelles, where she interned as a sophomore.

3.82

AVERAGE GPA OF THE ENTERING CLASS THIS FALL,

ONE OF THE ACADEMICALLY STRONGEST EVER.

MORE THAN 100 FAMILIES BENEFITED During Move Out Days in May,

volunteers filled eight large U-haul

trucks with items donated by DePauw students who no longer needed them at the end of the academic year. The

“We all still have so much to give.”

large variety of items – including

VERNON “BUD” O. HAMILTON JR. ’64,

community.

speaking to his fellow 50th reunion class

members during the Annual Meeting of the Alumni Association: A Convocation for All

Alumni during Alumni Reunion Weekend 2014.

65 PERCENT

clothing, household goods, appliances

and food – were re-distributed for use by more than 100 families in the local

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The number of recordings made by the DePauw University Band.

The winning percentage of DePauw sports teams during 2013-14.

LETTERS continued from page 3.

Thomas gave us an orientation on how to use the card punch and how to feed the cards into that flaky IBM 1620 computer mentioned in other letters. And certainly, it was Professor Thomas who rebooted the machine when it crashed – which it did with considerable frequency, or so it seemed to me. I came away from the experience convinced that computers weren’t of interest, and went on to pursue Ph.D. study in “pure” mathematics.

When I entered the job market, many interviewers told me they might hire me if I knew computer programming. So in 1974 I returned to school, this time at Indiana University, to pick up a job skill. By the time I worked through the undergraduate curriculum, I was hooked, and after a stint at Bell Labs, I returned to complete a Ph.D. in 1983. I joined the I.U. computer science faculty, where I remained until retiring in 2013.

Throughout most of my career, my research centered on programming languages and methods. Much of my published work focused on formal verification, the application of automated reasoning to the design and implementation of digital systems.

One perspective from my experiences in computing is that programming is only a means to an end. While software (or hardware) engineering demands skill, one must have equal mastery of the domain to which that software is applied. Increasingly, that domain includes social, psychological and ethical aspects, and is yet another affirmation of the value of a liberal arts education.

Despite my disdain for computers early on, my DePauw education prepared me well for a career in computing.

Steven D. Johnson ’70 Bloomington, Ind.

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recent words

TIMOTHY G. COLLINS ’80 TOEFL iBT (McGraw-Hill Education – ISBN: 978-0-07-179622-4) In his 26th book, Timothy Collins shares all of his proven expertise in TOEFL iBT to make sure candidates are ready for this difficult exam, which is taken primarily by international students who want to study in U.S. universities. Candidates receive complete information and practice for all four test sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing. Everything candidates need is here: Three full-length practice tests in print and online, complete chapters on each skill area, exercises with complete answers and explanations, and all the facts about the current exam. Candidates also learn valuable techniques and strategies developed by a professional TOEFL coach who has helped thousands of students from around the globe succeed on this important test. Collins is an associate professor of ESL and bilingual education at National Louis University.

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HUGH D. HAWKINS ’50 The Escape of the Faculty Wife and Other Stories (Small Batch Books – ISBN: 9781937650285) Although the autobiographical novel he wrote as a graduate student in the 1950s never saw print, Hugh Hawkins didn’t let his teaching and publishing as a historian deter his interest in other forms of writing. He followed three books on American social history with a family memoir, Railwayman’s Son, which covered his childhood in Kansas and Oklahoma. After Hawkins’ retirement from Amherst College, he drew on memories of his later life as starting points for this series of short stories in three settings: the academic world, small town and military. In The Escape of the Faculty Wife and Other Stories, he weaves remembered incidents and people into fiction in a collection of 10 stories spanning the decades from World War II to the Iraq war. Although not strictly history, the stories reveal something of the moods and emotions of the recent past, times alternately turbulent and tranquil.

JASON O. LINK ’06 The Legender

WILLIAM A. MORRISON ’71 Waldorf Astoria

(CreateSpace – ISBN: 9781483902678)

(Arcadia Publishing – ISBN: 978-14671-2128-6)

More than a thousand years have passed, and there has been no sign of the legenders, the mysterious beings who once formed the elements into the shapes of mighty beasts. After the legenders fought in the bygone war against the Living Shadow, they faded into myth and have remained in historical obscurity. No one suspects that Arkos, the reclusive artisan who carves animal bones, is one of them.

Arkos’ life of solitude, however, is drastically changed when the ancient city in which he lives is struck by a great terror and the old myths begin to resound once more. As plots and danger arise, Arkos is swept up into an adventure that takes him into the dark unknown, and along his journey he learns that the true nature of his being runs much deeper than he had come to believe. This is the first book written by Link, who is a teacher in Managua, Nicaragua.

New York’s Waldorf Astoria is considered the grandest of all grand hotels.

Host to emperors, rajahs, potentates and plutocrats – not to mention every U.S. president since Grover Cleveland – its name has become synonymous with the epitome of glamour, luxury and sophistication. The name Waldorf Astoria applied to two different but equally magnificent hotels. The first was the connecting Hotel Waldorf and Astoria Hotel operating at the corner of Fifth Avenue and West 33rd St. It was a Gilded Age pleasure dome created by the Astor family for New York’s social elite. The second and present Waldorf Astoria on Park Avenue is the ultimate expression of Gotham’s Jazz Age extravagance.

Vintage photographs record the architecture, decoration and history of the extraordinary establishments. William Morrison, descended from four generations of American hotel keepers, is also author of photographic histories of New York’s Broadway theaters, the lavish estates of the Philadelphia Main Line, and architects Carrère & Hastings.

CAROLYN E. MUELLER ’09 Lily: A True Story of Courage & the Joplin Tornado

G. STEVEN RITTER ’77 Useful Pain: Why Your Relationships Need Struggle

J. STUART SHOWALTER ’68 The Law of Healthcare Administration, Seventh Edition

(Reedy Press – ISBN: 9781935806677)

(Team Clock Institute – ISBN: 9781495958137)

(Health Administration Press – ISBN: 978-1-56793-644-5)

In Lily, children’s author Carolyn Mueller offers a true story of hope and hometown heroes, celebrating the courageous spirit of a city and very special dog. Lily, a boisterous Weimaraner in Joplin, Mo., is trained to be a search and rescue dog. She survives a mysterious illness with the help of veterinarians and her owner/best friend, Tara, by her side. A month later, Joplin is hit by a massive tornado, leaving a changed town in its wake. Lily’s bravery and resilience are put to the test as she is called upon to help put her city back together. For ages 8-12.

What if everyone was accountable for their contribution to the health and wellness of every relationship they joined? Consider the consequence of more lasting friendships, more loving marriages, more satisfying affection, more productive problem solving and more resilient adaptation to change.

Steven Ritter’s second book, Useful Pain: Why Your Relationships Need Struggle, is about embracing life’s challenges as a path to stronger, more rewarding and more enjoyable relationships with all the people in your life – from the boardroom to the bedroom. Ritter is an internationally recognized expert on team dynamics whose clients include Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams and educational organizations. He is a faculty member at the Center for Professional Excellence at Elmhurst College. His first book was titled Team Clock: A Guide To Breakthrough Teams.

The Law of Healthcare Administration examines healthcare from the management perspective, providing a thorough treatment of healthcare law in the United States written in easy-to-understand language. In his seventh edition, J. Stuart Showalter addresses the significant changes that the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) made to the healthcare industry, including provisions related to taxation and compliance, development of accountable care organizations and new privacy rules. The updated edition includes new material covering major changes created by the ACA, the antitrust decision Federal Trade Commission v. Phoebe Putney Health System, quality issues, ACA’s Shared Savings Program, and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. An attorney and healthcare administrator, Showalter has spent most of his career dealing with health law issues. He is a contributing editor for Healthcare Management Association’s Legal and Regulatory Forum.

BRUCE P. SPANG ’68 Boy at the Screen Door (Moon Pie Press – ISBN: 978-1-46757262-0) To the Promised Land Grocery (Moon Pie Press – ISBN: 978-09796947-8-3) Bruce Spang’s two new books of poetry are deeply personal and flow across a variety of topics in engaging ways that allow readers to see themselves in the poems. Spang, the third Poet Laureate of Portland, Maine, and former English teacher at Scarborough High School, also is author of three other poetry collections and an anthology of high school poetry.

He edited an anthology, Passion and Pride: Poets in Support of Equality, and recently completed a novel titled The Deception of the Thrush. He is now working on a book about how teachers can incorporate creative writing into the new standards-based curriculum.

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MESSENGERS OF In Messengers of Yesterday, Professor of Art and Art History Cynthia O’Dell explores the legacy of Ireland’s 1845-52 famine, known as An Gorta Mór, The Great Hunger. O’Dell’s collages layer pictures of her family, old sketches and photographs, and quotes collected by schoolchildren following the Irish War of Independence on top of present-day Irish settings. The collection was displayed during the National Famine Commemoration 2013 in Kilrush, Ireland, and in DePauw’s Richard E. Peeler Art Center.

FAMILY ON SAND “Some of them died and some of them went to America.” – The National Folklore Collection, University College, Dublin Leading up to and during the famine years, Ireland lost huge portions of its people to death or to emigration. O’Dell’s family members were among those who left for America and what they hoped would be a better life.

“As a person of the Irish Diaspora, I grew up with what I describe as an inheritance of longing,” O’Dell says. “I often heard stories of my grandmother’s great-great grandmother, Secmon, who wanted to return to Ireland. I knew at some point I wanted to return to Ireland. I am the first in five generations to go back. Like my great-grandmother Rook [pictured], who struggled to survive on the Oklahoma prairie, I mythologized Ireland as a utopic homeland.”

EVICTION “They had plenty of wheat and other grain but they had to sell it to make the rent for the landlord.” – The National Folklore Collection, University College, Dublin O’Dell frames an image of a forced eviction (Eviction Scene, The Lawrence Collection, 1846-90, National Library of Ireland) through a modern window. The loss of the potato crop was the tipping point of a tragedy foreseen for decades. Wealth had been siphoned from Ireland to England in the form of land rent. To remain in their homes, the Irish sold most of their bounty, also to the English. For many, only the potatoes remained – until the blight.

“This is what the current historians, famine commemorations and president of Ireland are trying to make clear,” O’Dell says. “The famine of 1845 was a tragedy that could have been avoided.”

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Y E S T E R DAY TRANSPARENT TOWN Here, O’Dell holds an engraving of the abandoned village of Tullig from 1849 that appeared in Illustrated London News, the first illustrated weekly news magazine, over the vacant land that now sits in its place.

The News reported, “The Sketch is not of a deserted village – though that was a miserable enough spectacle, for the wretched beings who once viewed it as the abode of plenty and peace still linger and hover about it – but of a destroyed village.

The ruthless spoiler has been at work and swept away the shelter that honest industry had prepared for suffering and toiling humanity.”

ATLANTIC HOTEL This is what remains of the Atlantic Hotel, a luxury hotel repurposed as an auxiliary workhouse during the famine. O’Dell’s colleague, Ciarán Ó Murchadha, formerly a professor at the National University of Ireland, Galway, found a report that 78 boys between the ages of 8 and 14 arrived to work here at the end of 1848. One month later, only three remained. The rest were lost to disease and starvation. Known to Ó Murchadha his entire life, the only stories told of the Atlantic Hotel were of the dances held there for the English gentry.

“Some people I met didn’t want to talk about the famine,” O’Dell says. “For some, it is a story of Ireland’s past that they want to move on from. One woman said, ‘We are running from our poverty as fast as we can.’”

Resting alongside residential streets where young boys now play, the ruins of the Atlantic Hotel show how difficult that will be.

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Shaping the Future of Dollars and Sense After litigating FTC’s first Internet fraud case, attorney moves to forefront of financial privacy and data security

by Larry G. Anderson

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MERCEDES KELLEY TUNSTALL ’95 was 25 and fresh out of law school when she went to work as a staff attorney in the Consumer Protection Bureau(CPB) at the Federal Trade Commission(FTC) in Washington, D.C. It was 1998, and she recalls her assignment. “My bosses basically said, ‘Hey, there’s this Internet thing, and you’re young; you should be able to figure this out. You’re our Internet lawyer.’”

Tunstall became a member of the CPB’s Internet Fraud Rapid Response Team, which addressed a growing number of Internet schemes and scams that popped up and sometimes disappeared literally overnight.

Eventually, she investigated and litigated the FTC’s first Internet fraud case, FTC v. JK Publications.

“Through that I learned a lot about how credit cards are processed,” Tunstall says. “I learned how the system works and how a credit card number in the wrong hands can end up the way people have nightmares about – identity fraud where they’re getting charged for something they never authorized.”

It also placed Tunstall, a vocal performance major at DePauw and former aspiring opera singer, at the forefront of dealing with an entirely new set of issues in the burgeoning field

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of online financial and data security.

She continues to ride that cyber wave and now has a leading role in shaping new financial instruments for credit card security, online shopping, mobile commerce, cybersecurity and virtual currency, including testifying before Congressional committees about the challenges involved with the use and abuse of virtual currencies, such as bitcoin.

privacy legal matters. “In that role, I learned a ton about privacy and data security,” she says. “Bank of America gets targeted a lot because of its name – targeted particularly by foreign criminals. The bank staff included former Secret Service agents who had worked on cyber warfare issues. That was a great opportunity to learn a lot and see how banks are attacked in a cyber context.”

She left Bank of America to help set

She investigated and litigated the Federal Trade Commission’s first Internet fraud case, FTC v. JK Publications.

After two years at the FTC, she joined a Washington, D.C., law firm that specialized in defending companies, including then-dominant America On Line (now Aol), against the FTC. Tunstall worked on Internet issues for Aol in the early 2000s before anyone really realized the importance of online privacy and data security. Three years later, she joined a Chicago bank to work on subprime mortgage lending; however, given her Internet background she soon focused on the bank’s North American e-commerce clients.

Tunstall went next to Bank of America, where she handled the financial giant’s e-commerce and online

up an online bank for Ally Financial.

Then in 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act created a new regulatory entity, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. “I had basically done consumer protection financial services my entire career, and now there was a whole agency in D.C. called the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and I knew the people who were setting it up. It was time to go back to D.C. and to a firm where I could do this work as an outside counsel,” she explains.

Tunstall is now a partner in Ballard Spahr LLP and practice leader in the firm’s Privacy and Data Security Group.

about identity theft and how to create strong passwords,” he says. “A password is like a toothbrush. Use it often, change it frequently and never share with others.” And never write your password, anywhere.

Levinson also recommends using a cross-cut paper shredder. “Shred everything that has to do with financial statements – bank statements, credit card statements and even the envelopes they come in,” he says.

VULNERABILITY, REAL AND IMAGINED

At the three banks that employed her, Tunstall had opportunities to develop new products and services for consumers, such as mobile banking apps, online banking, mobile payments, mobile wallets and more. As a result, she is on the ground floor of establishing new financial instruments for e-commerce, just as she had been for addressing Internet fraud in 1998.

GUARDING CONSUMERS’ CYBER IDENTITY

While developing new financial products and services is a favorite part of her job, Tunstall’s experience makes her aware that she must pay close attention to privacy issues and data security. “In the United States, there has been a real lag in adoption of online banking and mobile banking among certain demographics because of concerns people have about the security of the Internet and mobile phones,” she explains.

“When we’re developing new products, we have to ask what is it that might make consumers feel uncomfortable, or scare them that we are setting them up to have their identity breached and lose their credit information. We have to consider what we can do to protect all of that.”

Curtis KS Levinson, United States Cyber Defense Adviser to NATO based in Washington, D.C., notes what is at stake. “You can lose all your money; you can lose your identity. In other words, everything,” he says. “All of us have two separate identities. We have our physical, personal identity, and we have a completely unrelated identity in the cyber world. Because virtually no one realizes that they have two separate identities, no one thinks about the second one.”

The biggest threat to online financial transactions is identity theft, according to Levinson. “The most important thing is for people to educate themselves

Tunstall believes that online banking and shopping are safe if consumers use security controls. However, convincing people of that can be daunting. A spate of recent reports that hackers compromised major department stores’ and banks’ credit card and financial information has fueled fears and misconceptions.

“There are a lot of big headlines about companies being attacked, and it leads to a lot of anxiety and inconvenience,” acknowledges Steven R. Carlson, president and CEO of Ascend Consumer Finance, a San Franciscobased online lender. “But overall risk from financial loss is minimal. People should have confidence. Everyone should know that any legitimate company that works with financial information is working very hard to protect that information.”

In reality, your financial and credit card information is vulnerable even if you do absolutely no banking or shopping online. “No matter what type of controls you have, a bank can be hacked,” Tunstall says. “But the same is true of checks put in the mail. No

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MERCEDES KELLEY TUNSTALL ’95

» Current position/title: Partner, Ballard Spahr LLP, Washington, D.C.; Practice Leader in the firm’s Privacy and Data Security Group » Academics at DePauw: Vocal performance major, member of the Honor Scholar Program » DePauw activities: Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, Student Friend, Prison Visitation Program, Semester in Vienna » Further education: J.D. degree, University of Michigan Law School matter the amount of security you have, your post office box can be broken into, and those checks can be stolen and processed. That does happen today, but it doesn’t get as much press. From that perspective, there are risks no matter

of cyber attacks. Unless you use cash everywhere and don’t use cards at all, you could have your information stolen even if you never signed on to the Internet.”

Carlson thinks that the risk of using a credit card as a main payment

“We have our physical, personal identity, and we have a completely unrelated identity in the cyber world. Because virtually no one realizes that they have two separate identities, no one thinks about the second one.”

— CURTIS KS LEVINSON, United States Cyber Defense Adviser to NATO how you choose to pay.

“If you totally don’t purchase anything online, the way our financial systems are set up and the way our economy is set up today, you could still have your information stolen because

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instrument has been blown out of proportion. “A credit card is actually a pretty safe vehicle for shopping online.

Credit card companies limit your loss to about $50 usually,” he says. “The biggest risk is with online banking, brokerage

accounts, any type of financial account.

You have to protect yourself when giving financial information to a third party, such as a large retailer or bank.”

He also points out that diners in the United States often give their credit card to a server, who takes it out of sight to ring up the sale. Customers have no guarantee that their server won’t write down the card number and use it to purchase things elsewhere. The risk of buying online is not much greater.

European eateries do it differently.

Levinson says, “In Europe, the waiter brings a wireless machine to the table, and you swipe the credit card yourself.

The card never leaves your hand. In America, we don’t do that, so generally, Europeans are more secure than we are.”

The United States also could take a lesson from how debit cards are secured in Europe. There, Automated Teller

Machines(ATMs) have encryption standards, so you cannot use a debit card unless it has a special chip in it called an EMV. The method is used in the Netherlands, and other European countries are moving toward adopting it.

“In the United States, we don’t have that kind of encryption at all. The security we have is basically your PIN (personal identification number),” Tunstall notes.

“In just the past year or so, a number of major frauds have occurred because of ATM weaknesses. One foreign bank that did not have the cybersecurity requirements of U.S. banks was hit for $25 million. If the ATMs in the United States had stronger encryption standards and required that chip in the card, it would not be as easy for cyber criminals to do that. It would be almost impossible and too expensive for them.”

SMARTPHONE FUTURE

The smartphone is the key to an evolving brave new world of e-commerce, Tunstall predicts. Fifty-two percent of American adults have a smartphone, lower than many other countries but a sign that mobile commerce can and will grow.

“Other countries, even much less developed countries, are actually far ahead of the United States in the mobile commerce world,” she says. “But those countries don’t have the controls that we do; they don’t have the protections in place for consumers that we do. It’s going to take longer for us to get up to speed. People will become more and more reliant upon their smartphones.”

Smartphones already offer some handy payment options. Person-ToPerson (PTP) payments, which are increasing, allow users to transmit funds directly to another person’s account

through a protected system and with no paper involved. PTP offers convenience for such things as paying a babysitter when you don’t have cash.

Mobile wallets, which are available in either closed or open forms, provide other easy methods of payment. A closed mobile wallet allows users to put a card, such as a Starbucks or other gift card, on a smartphone. In the store, the user pulls up the app, and the cashier scans the prepaid card on the smartphone. Purchase done.

Open mobile wallets can hold a variety of payment cards, including debit cards, credit cards, prepaid cards and loyalty cards – everything you normally carry in your wallet. When you check out, you wave the smartphone over a pad, which reads a chip in the phone.

You don’t have to swipe a card, but it

works like any other credit or debit card transaction.

“Mobile wallets are actually much more secure than carrying around plastic in your pocket. The reason is because you have your full 16-digit number on a piece of plastic in your pocket. All that information is stored on the phone and nobody sees it,” Tunstall says. Still, consumers’ perceived concerns about safety of mobile wallets is an obstacle, and not all businesses currently have the device required to read them.

Another promising development for mobile commerce is Square, a mobile payments company that makes it possible to use a smartphone to swipe cards, bundle transactions and send them over a mobile network. That enables anyone to become a merchant anywhere with very little start-up cost. Food trucks have been early adopters of Square.

How does Tunstall prefer to shop?

“I try out all new things,” she says.

“I do Person-to-Person payments for things like maid service and babysitters, and I pay

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all of my bills online, if I possibly can.

I like to pay using my bank’s online pay service because I know personally what its systems are,” she says. “I like to buy things on Amazon and have them shipped to my home. I also have an app on my smartphone that lets me order pizza on the drive home on Friday night, and the pizza is hot and ready by the time I get there.”

VIRTUAL CURRENCY

Another Internet creation might even more significantly change the way we shop. Virtual currencies, such as bitcoin, provide a new – and as yet, unproven – way to pay for purchases. But they are vying for a role in our financial system.

Bitcoin exists only online and operates completely outside of the existing financial system. The value of a bitcoin derives only from the value that people choose to assign to it, and that value can change

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dramatically and at Internet speed.

Therein are a number of opportunities as well as legal challenges, which is where Tunstall comes in.

Bitcoin and other virtual currency transactions are conducted online and are completely anonymous. This feature allows criminals and others to buy and sell illegal items and services – guns, drugs and a host of other illicit things – in an online black market. The FBI shut down Silk Road, a Dark Web marketplace that operated with bitcoin, in October 2013 for that very reason. A Costa Rican website called Liberty Reserve had its own virtual currency and also was shut down last year.

“The other disturbing piece about virtual currencies and bitcoins, in particular, is that they act like a commodity,” Tunstall explains. “The price goes up; the price goes down. If you bought a bitcoin at the $1,200 high mark and then sold it at today’s $600 or $700 mark, you lost a lot of money.

There’s no full faith and credit behind it.”

That danger was demonstrated earlier this year with the failure of Mt. Gox, a Japanese-based exchange that began as a platform for gaming points. Mt.

Gox became one of the largest exchange points for bitcoins. A cyber hacking precipitated a run on Mt. Gox, similar to a run on a bank, and it collapsed. The site filed for bankruptcy.

When Tunstall spoke to Congress, she emphasized these three points: The anonymity feature has to go; it’s a real problem for law enforcement.

The fluctuation in price and value of bitcoins make it difficult for commerce.

And because they’re virtual, protecting

Virtual currencies, such as bitcoin, provide a new – and as yet, unproven – way to pay for purchases. bitcoins from cyber attack is difficult.

Still, there is some movement toward bringing bitcoins into the mainstream.

The Federal Election Commission voted unanimously to allow political action committees to accept bitcoins as contributions. Legitimate third-party bitcoin companies have sprung up that make it possible to pay employees with bitcoins as well as to exchange bitcoins for dollars. Even banks and other businesses are interested in bitcoins because they involve no fees, making them much less expensive for large numbers of transactions and moving large amounts of money.

Federal Reserve Board Chair Janet Yellen has testified to Congress that from her perspective, and from the board’s perspective, bitcoins are still outside our financial system, so the Securities Exchange Commission or Commodity Futures Trading Commission should not regulate them.

Interestingly, as a result of the Silk Road shutdown, the U.S. government is one of the biggest holders of bitcoins.

There is historical precedent for virtual currencies to enter our financial system.

U.S. dollars were previously based on a gold and silver standard; now they are a fiat currency, which means dollars have the value the government says they have.

“They’re not backed by anything at all.

That’s the way most first-world country currencies are today,” Tunstall says. “That is part of the reason people get really excited about bitcoins. They look at fiat currencies and say, ‘It has the full faith and credit of the government behind it, but what value is that? It’s just the government saying this is the value.’”

Consumers probably are not going to do anything in a meaningful way with virtual currencies until a lot of the issues are resolved, or until merchants and banks feel comfortable enough with the bitcoin system to accept it. “The financial services industry is not going to be content with debit cards and credit cards the way they are today,” Tunstall says. “The financial services industry will continue to want virtual currencies, alternative payment methods, and to push in that area because the existing transaction costs are so high that it’s worth their while to take risks and examine other payment methods.”

The future of virtual currencies – how many might exist and how they might work – is just beginning to unfold. Once again, Tunstall is at the right place at the right time.

TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INFORMATION » Change your passwords frequently.

It is recommended that you use strong passwords with at least 10 characters, including numbers, symbols, and both uppercase and lowercase letters. » Use unique passwords for each site, if possible.

Hackers can get your username and password and use them on other sites. » Check your credit card and bank statements frequently.

Immediately report any suspicious activity on your accounts to the financial institution. » Set up Alerts to notify you about any transactions of an unusual size.

The biggest risk is with online banking, brokerage accounts and any type of financial account where a hacker can gain access and transfer money out of your account. » Never provide your financial information in response to an email or phone call.

No legitimate company will ask for your information in that way.

– Courtesy of STEVEN R. CARLSON, president and CEO of Ascend Consumer Finance

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ENVIRONMENTAL FELLOWS CONDUCTING RESEARCH AT HOOVER DAM.

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Newest Fellows Program graduates its first class

By Sarah McAdams Examining the impact of economic factors on solar power, exploring how climate change affects a particular type of chamomile, designing a permaculture garden at DePauw’s Nature Park. These diverse projects are ways in which Environmental Fellows are working to alleviate current environmental problems.

The Environmental Fellows Program, designed to foster an interdisciplinary understanding of environmental issues, became DePauw’s fifth Honors and Fellows Program in 2010. Its inaugural Fellows class graduated in May. Now, thanks in part to the student participants, the program’s leaders say it has evolved sufficiently to provide unique opportunities for alumni involvement.

AT HOME IN THE LIBERAL ARTS

James H. Benedix, Winona H. Welch Professor of Biology, and Michele T. Villinski, Hiram L. Jome Professor of Economics and Management, have

co-directed the Environmental Fellows Program since it began. (Villinski stepped down July 1 to become director of the Management Fellows Program, and Jennifer J. Everett, associate professor of philosophy, will co-direct the program with Benedix.)

The complexity of environmental problems make a liberal arts college the ideal place for this type of program, Villinski says: “We need leaders and thinkers who can approach problems from many different perspectives and who can communicate across disciplinary boundaries.”

During her field experience, Environmental Fellow Oksana M. Polhuy ’14 studied the impact of economic factors on the viability of solar power as an alternative to traditional power. Polhuy’s economics major and geosciences minor demonstrate that students can communicate effectively across disciplines, Villinski says.

The program’s approach is

meaningful, timely and academic rather than activist. Students learn about a particular issue, conduct field research, and then summarize the problem and suggest the best course of action. The program also prepares students to take leadership roles to ultimately help solve these problems, Benedix says.

Villinski cites an example in which students learn about bee populations.

Students discuss the science, and also the bees’ environmental impact, relevant policy, and economic and ethical issues.

“We talk about issues from an academic perspective,” Villinski says. “Students might be moved by that and driven to activism, and it’s great if that happens.

But as a curricular program of the University, exploration of environmental issues is driven by our core liberal arts mission fostering deep, critical and constructive discourse about these complex issues.”

A three-year, $595,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

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LEFT: FIELD RESEARCH IN DEPAUW NATURE PARK.

provided the impetus for development of the Environmental Fellows Program. Its purpose was to create new and innovative opportunities related to interdisciplinary environmental education for students and faculty members.

“As part of the Mellon grant proposal, we promised to have conversations and work hard to find a way to institutionalize our curricular offerings as an interdisciplinary program about the environment,” Villinski says.

“Getting the grant and funding speakers and cocurricular events really helped us get momentum and gain interest for this program.”

BLENDING ACADEMIC AND EXPERIENTIAL

The program’s structure, based on integration with DePauw as a liberal arts institution, has four components: coursework with an environmental focus, including three courses in the

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sciences and three in the humanities, arts or social sciences; a junior leadership project; field experience; and a senior seminar. Students also attend monthly lunches and cocurricular events throughout the year.

Jacquelyn E. Stephens ’14 was drawn to the program because of its interdisciplinary nature. “I’ve taken awesome classes in disciplines that aren’t typically associated with the environment but are actually very important,” she says. “These courses likely wouldn’t exist at DePauw without the Environmental Fellows Program, and they have been some of my favorite classes.”

A highlight for Stephens was designing an independent study with Carol S. Steele, associate dean of academic affairs, director of the Office for Sustainability and member of the Environmental Fellows steering committee. The course explored the role of psychology in making pro-

environmental decisions. “It was fascinating, and it helped me realize connections between psychology and the environment,” Stephens says. “I hope to continue a similar line of research when I go to graduate school.”

The junior leadership project begins during the spring semester of the Fellows’ sophomore year with the cohort choosing a theme. Recent themes include sustainable architecture/ sustainable design, alternative energy and waste reduction. Once the students agree on a theme, the steering committee assigns two faculty members as mentors. Students plan and coordinate theme-based events, which are also open to the DePauw and Greencastle communities.

“It’s a component of the program intended to help students learn substantive content related to the project theme, though it’s surprising what they learn about how to work together as a group, how to reserve a room at DePauw, how far in advance to plan, how to advertise, how to get funding for an honorarium, etc.,” Villinski says.

The recently graduated Class of 2014 led members of the Fellows Program and steering committee in a semester-long discussion of David Orr’s book, The Nature of Design; arranged a guided tour of The Janet E. Prindle Institute for Ethics by an energy engineer, and discussion of its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and other design features; and led a presentation and discussion of persuasive technology used to promote pro-environmental behavior, such as recycling.

For its alternative energy theme,

Barbara Kingsolver’s Citation for the Environmental Fellows Program “Fellow DePauw graduates, I salute you. Through your exemplary work in the Environmental Fellows Program, you have honored your community of professors and peers, your families and all those who have worked together with you on the project of your education. You’ve shown that higher learning is not just a process of becoming informed, but of making yourself useful.

Soon you will leave this school and enter a world of daunting, complex problems. Their solutions are yours to find.

the Class of 2015 engaged the Fellows in small groups to generate recommendations for a proposal to the University. The proposal focused on environmentally responsible and sustainable renovations and improvements to energy use, building design, and property and grounds for the DePauw-owned house adjacent to the Campus Farm.

The field experience allows students to take what they’ve learned in the classroom and apply it. “The most important aspect is that the experience has to complement the student’s curricular interest in some way, and that can mean a lot of things. It’s experiential, and 10 weeks of full-time effort,” Benedix says.

Shannon K. Crosby ’14 says the Environmental Fellows Program helped guide her toward marine biologyrelated research in graduate school. “The program made me want to focus more on conservation/public education about marine ecosystems and anthropogenic effects on their health,” she says. Crosby

had several research experiences in marine biology, including in Paris and at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

The final component, a senior capstone seminar, culminates with seniors presenting their seminar projects during Senior Recognition Night in May. Benedix and Villinski assigned topics and gave each student group an article to use as a starting point.

A FRESH LOOK AT THE CAMPUS FARM

During the spring, Lauren C. Krumwiede ’14 received the inaugural Barbara Kingsolver Award as the graduating Environmental Fellow who best exemplifies the ideals and mission of the program through his or her record of academic achievement, service, and impact on the program and University.

The award’s namesake, Kingsolver ’77 is a novelist, essayist and environmentalist. The steering committee noted that she has many of the

“As you strike out into a life of your own design and a career of your choosing, please hold this day as a touchstone. Today we celebrate your possibilities. We applaud your commitment to the mandates of service and the diversity of species that share this earth. We celebrate the prospect of your future work as a living implementation of your passions.”

RIGHT: LAUREN C. KRUMWIEDE ’14, RECIPIENT OF THE INAUGURAL BARBARA KINGSOLVER AWARD.

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ENVIRONMENTAL FELLOWS TIMELINE DECEMBER 18, 2009 Mellon grant funds are allocated for the creation of an environmentally focused program.

MAY 9, 2011 Professors Michele Villinski and James Benedix are appointed co-directors.

MAY 2, 2011 Faculty approves creation of the Environmental Fellows Program.

characteristics the committee was looking for in the award recipient. “Barbara Kingsolver stood out for all of us, and she quite graciously agreed to have the award named after her,” Villinski says.

For Krumwiede, the award was especially meaningful. “Knowing that I made a difference in our community as an Environmental Fellow, and to follow in the footsteps of one of our alumni who continues to make a difference in the world, means a lot to me,” Krumwiede says. “Barbara Kingsolver is one of the writers I look to for guidance and inspiration. Like Kingsolver, I hope to write in ways that communicate scientific information and ways of knowing the world clearly, simply and beautifully to share the profound and demanding human-environmental challenges of our time.”

Benedix and Villinski cite Krumwiede’s impressive project at the DePauw Nature Park, where she designed a plant guild according to the principles of permaculture for the Campus Farm. Permaculture is a method of designing systems that are ecologically and economically regenerative, and therefore sustainable when modeled after patterns observed in nature. A guild in

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permaculture design is a combination of plants and animals arranged together in a landscape in a way that benefits all members of the guild, including the humans who interact with it. A successful guild will sustain and regenerate itself without the need for outside inputs like fertilizer and pesticides. People of various cultures have long understood this ancient concept.

Krumwiede focused on designing for the potential benefits of providing food; attracting pollinators and pestfighting insects; building fertile soil and mulch; reducing water and externally sourced fertilizer and pesticide use; and creating wildlife habitats as well as a space of beauty and inspiration for people. She also designed with intent for the plant guild to serve as a space for people to learn about the principles of permaculture and to perhaps serve as a sustainable model for thinking about and interacting with the entire farm.

During her senior seminar presentation, Krumwiede talked about the technical aspects of her project in understandable terms. “She also presented it visually in an elegant way, and she was able to talk about community and sociological aspects of having a

NOV. 29, 2011 The Environmental Fellows Program hosts its first speaker, Anne Glausser, a health and science reporter and producer for ideastream.

NOV. 22, 2011 First-year students and sophomores form the first cohort.

permaculture,” Villinski says. “She came to it most naturally from the scientific aspect, but she was also able to show a lot of different dimensions of the project.”

The presentation reflected her investment of time and effort. Once Krumwiede decided on a project, she enrolled in a semester-long online course on permaculture, which she completed in four weeks. She began the project during Winter Term.

“The philosophy and principles of permaculture and the plant guild that I designed align with the original mission of the Campus Farm, which is to enrich DePauw’s educational environment, provide a living example of sustainability principles, and provide sustainably grown produce to the campus and community,” she says.

Krumwiede explains that the Campus Farm currently operates according to permaculture principles in some ways by incorporating certain plants, such as marigolds, rather than chemical pesticides for pest control, and by sharing surplus food with those in the community who need it. “However, there are unlimited ways in which the Campus Farm could improve to become more diverse and to utilize energy and matter that flow

AUGUST 2012 The Environmental Fellows Program gets its own office in Percy Lavon Julian Science & Mathematics Center, room 280.

APRIL 28, 2014 Senior Lauren C. Krumwiede receives the Barbara Kingsolver Award.

SPRING SEMESTER 2014 Benedix and Villinski teach the first senior capstone course.

through it more efficiently to become a truly sustainable system,” she adds.

WHAT ENVIRONMENTAL FELLOWS LEARN

The project contributed not only to Krumwiede’s academic experience but also to her spiritual and emotional growth, she says. “The experience was a culmination of much of my environmental work and learning experiences of the past four years – prairie restoration with the Nature Conservancy, local organic vegetable farming and local landscaping. This work experience, in addition to my academic background in environmental geology, philosophy, sociology and anthropology, enabled me to be open-minded, yet focused and very creative and considerate while designing.”

Through working on the Campus Farm, Krumwiede was able to make a difference on campus and in the larger community. She developed new relationships and made connections with people inside and outside of the DePauw community.

“By being challenged to work together and with others who may understand and approach problems differently than you, you can learn a lot about yourself

and how to speak and listen, how to be a leader and a follower, how to think critically but positively,” she says.

The new graduates also helped shape the program, the co-directors agree. “We continuously asked them for feedback, and we revised all the time,” Villinski says.

“Being a part of the first class of Environmental Fellows was one of the most exciting and rewarding experience I had at DePauw,” Anna C. Urso ’14 says. “Not only have I developed important leadership skills, but I also had the opportunity to help shape the program for future Fellows – providing feedback on aspects of the program and brainstorming new ideas.”

Samuel R. Leist ’14 wanted to be part of an Honors Program, and this one best fit his interests. Now he’s looking forward to seeing how future classes improve it. Leist, who eventually plans to attend law school to focus on environmental law, received a Fulbright

MAY 18, 2014 The first cohort of six Fellows graduates

Fellowship to teach English in Turkey.

“Taking a class in environmental geosciences and listening to Jane Goodall [Timothy and Sharon Ubben Lecture] speak about chimpanzees were wonderfully fun and informative experiences by themselves, but it was discussing and debating these lessons with other students in the program that really made the experience so noteworthy,” he says.

As the first class of six Fellows graduated in May, Benedix and Villinski reflected on the program’s impact.

Despite the many things they have accomplished, they plan to do more, including generating a network of alumni and friends who work in fields related to the environment. “The interests and needs of our students are really diverse, so we need the help of alumni to find the connections for our students for field experience, jobs and postgraduate opportunities, “ Villinski says.

The Environmental Fellows Program would like to hear from you.

Are you interested in hosting an intern, mentoring a student, speaking on campus or serving as a resource? Please visit the website below and indicate your interest in the Additional Information section. depauw.edu/volunteer

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Student-Organized Trap and Skeet Club Proves to Be

RIGHT ON TARGET

By Christopher L. Wolfe

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“I don’t think anybody thought this was actually going to go anywhere,” Jacob D. Weiner ’14 says of the trap and skeet club he and Mitchell A. Strobl ’12 started two years ago.

Once a clay-pie-in-the-sky idea, the club has grown from its two founders into a mailing list of more than 100, a third of whom show up at an official shoot at the Cloverdale Conservation Club in any given week. The club’s membership is a mix of men and women, urban and rural, expert and novice. Last fall, competing in their very first intercollegiate, multiteam trap competition, they placed fourth overall.

In retrospect, Weiner and Strobl were smart to keep their expectations in check. They could have easily been labeled as outsiders both on campus and on the range. Instead, both communities have embraced them.

Weiner, a city kid from Chicago who went to boarding school on the East Coast, and Strobl, who grew up in small-town Indiana, came together over a shared love of the sport. They

wanted a club that would both teach trap and skeet as a recreational activity and support a competitive squad for its most dedicated shooters. But before that could happen, the club first needed to be recognized by the University.

Weiner remembers the public meeting where he and Strobl asked for approval from DePauw Student Government. “It was nerve-racking,” he says. “I knew I was going to be explaining firearms to a group of students who may not have necessarily been familiar with them.”

It turned out not to matter. After a brief presentation and questions from the representatives (The first: Would they be shooting at Bowman Park on campus? No.), the DePauw Trap and Skeet Club was officially born.

“At that point, we had our foundation on which to build,” Weiner says. “It

FUN AND GROWING SPORT Trap and skeet fit into a broader category of sport called clay target shooting.

There are myriad varieties of each (e.g., double trap, American, Olympic), but the point is basically the same: clay discs are sent on rainbow arcs through the air, and somebody tries to shoot them with a shotgun. Organizers will tell you it is a fun, safe and growing sport. The numbers bear that out.

While not as common as basketball or swimming, many colleges support trap and skeet teams at the club level. This year, 632 college students – double the number from just four years ago – faced off at the Association of College Unions International 46th Annual Collegiate Clay Target Championships. The competitors represented 75 schools, ranging from the Ivy League and service academies, to state universities and liberal arts colleges.

DePauw’s club will fit in nicely.

“We are the future of the sport,” Weiner says, “a highly educated, highly motivated, articulate group of college students.”

Besides the scale of the competition, at least one other thing stands out: the college sport is remarkably inclusive. Men and women frequently shoot together in team competition, including on the national champion American trap team from Lindenwood University.

LEFT: JACOB D. WIENER ’14 (CENTER)

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LEFT: JERROD BAUGH, RIGHT, OF THE INDIANA STATE EXCISE POLICE WITH A DEPAUW TRAP AND SKEET CLUB MEMBER

SAFETY FIRST Safety is always the highest priority during Trap and Skeet Club events.

Newcomers are often shown a mangled, old shotgun kept above the club

was one thing to say we’re a group of people who go shooting. It was another to say we have a University-recognized trap and skeet club.” This important distinction allowed the club to receive grants from organizations, which paid for club-owned shotguns, insurance, membership fees and a set of handsome shooting vests.

The club hosted its first shoot at Terre Haute Sporting Clays a month after being formed. Of the 30 students who attended, approximately half had never fired a gun before. One of them, Anisha K. Yadav ’13, came along at the insistence of friends despite being terrified of shotguns. After a lesson in gun safety from an expert on site, Yadav took her first shot. Then she took another. And another.

“After I started getting the hang of where to aim and how to shoot the clays, I didn’t want to stop,” remembers Yadav, now a mall manager in Boynton Beach, Fla. “I ended up going through a few more boxes of ammo and missing only a few clays. I was having the time of my

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life.” The photogenic and stereotypesmashing Yadav became a sort of poster child for the club. Her picture and quotes appeared in stories in the local newspaper and The DePauw, helping to form the image of a club open to all students.

As successful as the first shoot had been at generating interest and publicity, Terre Haute is nearly an hour from DePauw. By a stroke of fate, Jerrod Baugh, a 19-year veteran of the Indiana State Excise Police and board member at the Cloverdale Conservation Club, happened across one of the early newspaper stories. Baugh reached out to the club to let them know that everything they needed could be found in Cloverdale, only a 15-minute drive from campus. Moving there made sense – on paper. Initially, some of the Cloverdale regulars weren’t sure about sharing their facilities with another group, particularly such a young group.

“What we agreed on was to bring the students in, find the responsible ones and give them the keys, ” Baugh says. “I

members’ personal safe in Cloverdale.

(Because firearms are prohibited on campus, Bob and Deb Cheeks, owners of a local gun supply store, donated the safe to accommodate the members. Club-owned shotguns are stored in a separate location accessible by DePauw Nature Park Ranger Brien Holsapple, the club’s adviser.) The mangled gun, loaded incorrectly just once, is a reminder that shooting is only fun when everybody takes it seriously – call it the driver’s ed approach. “We like to get them a little scared,” Weiner says.

“I’d much rather have them be afraid and overly conscious than overly confident.”

When new shooters show up, experienced club members feed them one shot at a time. This continues for as long as it takes for them to prove they can handle the gun safely. The club’s existence, both at DePauw and in Cloverdale, depends on it.

believe leaders rise to the top, and that’s exactly what happened.”

In Cloverdale, the club has become an effective outreach program run by DePauw students. They have practiced and held events there for two years without issue, while standing shoulderto-shoulder with people whose paths they might never have crossed otherwise.

“When somebody calls for a bird, it’s just about if you can hit it or not,” says Baugh, who is now the competition squad’s de facto coach. “It’s a nice way for students to interact with people who they wouldn’t normally meet, like local farmers and tradesmen.” They simply share a common interest practiced on equal footing.

Weiner, now working for a media firm in Chicago, passed the torch to John H. Wedding ’17, who takes over as president in the fall. Said to be the best shot in the club the moment he stepped on campus, Wedding was one of a group

of freshmen quickly assimilated into its core group of regulars.

Another, John P. Jessup ’17, was missing four toes on his right foot at birth, and as a teenager experienced related knee and back pain that threatened to derail his athletic interests.

Just two weeks after his 15th birthday, Jessup made the decision to have his leg amputated below the knee. Nevertheless, he went on to be a standout lacrosse player at Marian High School in Mishawaka, Ind., where as a senior captain he won U.S. Lacrosse’s 2013 Bob Scott Award, given to the player who best represents the sport on and off the field.

Jessup had planned to play lacrosse for DePauw until he developed issues with his prosthesis. His doctor finally warned him that he was risking significant injuries by continuing to play.

“I was pretty upset,” Jessup says.

But he had also joined the Trap and

Skeet Club. His time with the lacrosse team slowly became time spent with the club, where he became secretary under Weiner’s wing. The natural competitor found a new way to scratch that itch.

“When you compete, you’re in a group of people who work hard at their sport, people who are dedicated,” Jessup says. “That’s what I missed when I couldn’t play lacrosse. I’ll always want that, and that’s what DePauw Trap and Skeet has given me.”

Mackenzie M. Sikora ’17 was looking to make some friends when she arrived on campus last summer. At the activities fair, where students can learn about different campus clubs, she saw members of the Trap and Skeet Club lined up behind a table. Shooting was something that had clicked with her in high school. But feeling a long way from her Pasadena, Calif., home, Sikora succumbed to her nerves and backed away from the table. Luckily, her firstyear mentor signed her up anyway. It was the best decision Sikora never made.

“I feel like I gained a new family,” Sikora says. “Coming to DePauw from California and not knowing anybody, having a little family right here is just awesome.”

Sikora is now the self-described team mom, bringing snacks to every evening shoot. And as a member of the competition squad, she’s also a great shot.

“It’s a powerful thing to be able to shoot a gun, especially for girls,” Sikora says. “It kind of changes the way you look at things. I can say I have this talent in such a male-dominated sport. It’s nice being different.”

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More than 1,000 Alumni Reconnect with DePauw through Alumni Reunion Weekend

Alumni Reunion Weekend welcomed 1,063 alumni back to campus to see friends, connect with the life and work of DePauw, and honor alumni achievement.

Alumni Reunion Weekend featured, for the first time, the awarding of the Old Gold Goblet and Young Alumni Award, which went to Michael L. Smith ’70 and Jonathan V. Fortt ’98, respectively, at a dinner attended by more than 600 alumni and friends under a tent on the East College lawn.

The popular Alumni College series was also a highlight of the weekend, including discussions focused on “The Science of Design” and “The Future of Islamism and Democracy” with David A. Berque, professor of computer science, and Jeffrey T. Kenney, professor of religious studies, respectively.

Procession of the 50th reunion class and addresses by President Brian W. Casey, Vernon “Bud” O. Hamilton Jr. ’64 and Elizabeth “Beth” Hentze Owens ’89 of the 50th and 25th reunion classes, respectively, were featured in the Annual Meeting of the Alumni Association in historic East College’s Meharry Hall.

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You Are the Key to Our Success Early in my development career, a mentor shared his thoughts about what an honor it is to secure funds and inspire support for a good cause. The staff members in the DePauw development and alumni engagement division feel the same way.

No entity, not-for-profit or other, runs without support. DePauw is no different, and, in fact, philanthropic support is a critical part of our financial model.

Our division has undergone significant changes in the past year. We have increased staffing, programming and resources in the alumni engagement area in an effort to better involve our graduates and friends in the life of the University. We have also restructured our development area to better reach out to alumni and friends, steward our current donors and share the impact of your investments in our students.

As we eagerly anticipate what is going to be a monumental fall and new campaign for DePauw, one thing remains constant: you are the key to our success.

This fall will bring changes to our annual giving program, including the launch of our new annual campaign known as The Fund for DePauw. Old Gold Weekend will also bring about the official launch of DePauw’s comprehensive campaign … the first in 14 years. Exciting things are in store with the help of those who love this campus and support our mission.

Many outside agencies look at the percentage of alumni who give back as an important indicator of satisfaction. Our staff knows there is a strong affinity for DePauw among those with whom we are in touch. We are privileged to hear the stories of influence DePauw has made on the lives of those who have walked this campus, and we see the difference their support makes every day.

What happens here – in the academic buildings, at the athletics campus, in Roy O. West Library, at the fraternity and sorority houses, in the School of Music and everywhere else – changes lives and impacts the world. Every donor, every dollar, every day. You don’t have to give a lot to make a difference for our campus and students. You just have to give.

Thank you for your support. It is appreciated more than you know.

Melanie J. Norton Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement

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Thank You to the Class of 2014!

This year, the Class of 2014 launched a new initiative to thank the donors who contributed so generously to the University and made a DePauw education possible. Through the Seniors Say Thanks campaign, senior students were asked to make a contribution in honor of someone who impacted their lives while attending DePauw. The gift in honor could be made to anyone who helped them through their four years here – be they faculty, staff, friend, parent or administrator.

Now, we thank our seniors for their own exceptional contributions to future classes of DePauw students. A total of 402 seniors (76 percent of the class) contributed $1,474 toward the drive throughout the 2013-14 academic year.

Nigelie S. M. Assee, Kristin H. Jonason, Hannah E. Harrison and more than 15 other class volunteers led the Senior Gift Drive.

“Being a part of this initiative allowed us to teach our classmates that a gift to the Annual Fund ensures transformative opportunities for future generations of DePauw students,” Jonason said.

Congratulations, Class of 2014, and thank you for your generosity!

Send Us Your Nominations for Alumni Association Awards and Board of Directors Deadline Sept. 1 Awards of the DePauw Alumni Association presented during Alumni Reunion Weekend OLD GOLD GOBLET For eminence in life’s work and service to alma mater.

YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD Recognizing an alumnus/alumna under the age of 40 who has demonstrated leadership in career and civic associations and has shown strong loyalty to DePauw University.

ALUMNI CITATIONS Starting in 2015, Alumni Citations will be presented to as many as three alumni for outstanding achievement.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Nominations are also invited for the board of directors of the Alumni Association. Directors are responsible for governing the association and are appointed for up to two, three-year terms.

Nominations for awards and directors may be made online at www.depauw. edu/alumni, or by writing to the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumnioffice@depauw.edu or Bartlett Alumni House, 411 E. Seminary St., Greencastle, IN 46135.

Ground Broken for New Dining Hall

Construction of Hoover Hall, the University’s new 48,600-square-foot dining hall, is officially underway. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Saturday, May 17, the day before DePauw’s 175th Commencement. An effort four years in the making, the new Hoover Hall will replace the current Hub facility in the Memorial Student Union building. The Hub has long been insufficient to serve the University’s dining needs, but the main area of Hoover Hall will seat more than 600 students and also include the Wallace-Stewart Faculty Club. Students and faculty will have more opportunities to come together and collaborate, learn and form bonds over a meal.

“Our goals for Hoover Hall were straightforward,” President Brian W. Casey said at the groundbreaking. “To reenergize the historic core of this campus, and to serve as a point of connection among students and between students and faculty.”

In October 2010, DePauw’s Board of Trustees endorsed the Campus Master Plan, a 50-year guide for the DePauw campus. Since then, DePauw has seen the creation of a new entrance to the University, the addition of new athletics facilities and a revitalized downtown Greencastle. Hoover Hall is the next step toward the enhanced vision of a greater DePauw. While the groundbreaking was momentous, even more monumental are the generous and loyal donors who brought this “building of the century” forward to reality. For them and their families, DePauw runs deep. We are most grateful for the dedication and magnanimity of John H. and Sarah Reese Wallace (both ’76), James B. Stewart Jr. ’73, and R. David and Suzanne Anderson Hoover (both ’67).

Hoover Hall is scheduled for completion in fall 2016.

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WHY WE GIVE [for Student Engagement] focus on internships, career planning and graduate school preparation, and we very much support that work.

What about DePauw makes it deserving of your donation?

To our family, DePauw represents a set of experiences that uniquely prepares students for lifelong learning and lives of purpose.

Christine Crane Briere and Thomas C. Briere Why did you become friends of DePauw?

We became interested in connecting with DePauw in 2009 when our daughter Madeline [’13] started as a first-year. We began working with the Parents Fund in 2009.

When did you first begin donating?

2009

How would you encourage others to donate?

We encourage parents to donate to the Parents Fund (remembering employer matches, if available), and also to donate their energy and talent to the Parents Council initiative to which they feel most connected.

Why do you think donating to the Annual Fund is so important?

Donating to the Parents Fund is important because it allows parents to connect with DePauw directly and demonstrates commitment to the relationship our students will have with the University for the rest of their lives.

What moved you to donate?

Although we aren’t DePauw graduates, we felt compelled to donate to the University because our daughter was having a tremendous experience – academically and socially.

James W. and Patricia Murphy DeArmond

What would you like to see DePauw do with your gifts?

We very much want our gifts to benefit the students on campus today. We are excited to see the Hubbard Center

When did you first begin donating?

About 30 years ago.

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When did you graduate?

Jim: 1961/Pat: 1962

What moved you to donate?

We both chose to donate as we realized that our DePauw experiences,

involvement in reunions, and being on the Alpha Phi and Delta Tau Delta housing corporations was so very important to us. We wanted to be able to give back. We met at DePauw and then married, so it is a very special place to us.

What would you like to see DePauw do with your gifts?

We’d like our donations to be used for student scholarships.

What about DePauw makes it deserving of your donation?

The learning environment and student experience, both academically and socially. It prepares the students very well to be relevant and prepared in this changing world.

How would you encourage others to donate?

We would encourage DePauw alumni to donate regularly in accordance with their financial situation. It is not a matter of how much; it just matters that you participate.

Why do you think donating to the Annual Fund is important?

We think our donating shows our love and respect for our DePauw experiences.

Why do you think donating to the Annual Fund is important?

Donating to the Annual Fund is important because it allows the University to keep moving forward.

David G. Farquhar

What about DePauw makes it deserving of your donation?

DePauw is an excellent university and has been a great place to work while my husband and I raised our three children.

When did you graduate?

1987 When did you first begin donating?

1987 What moved you to donate?

The feeling of giving back to DePauw University was an important one to me.

I had received scholarship assistance during my time and felt that I should give so others after me could receive similar support.

What would you like to see DePauw do with your gifts?

I would like to see DePauw use my gifts for scholarship assistance in the School of Music.

What about DePauw makes it deserving of your donation?

DePauw is always doing something to improve the campus, maintain great faculty and provide an education that is second to none.

How would you encourage others to donate?

Give a lot or give a little, but give something. The DePauw family of alumni is large. If everybody gives a little something, there will be a lot to go around for future students and for the future of DePauw.

What would you like to see DePauw do with your gifts?

I normally ask that the gifts go to student scholarships. Our two oldest children attended, and both received scholarships and a first-rate education from the University.

Donna A. McDermit Why did you become a friend of DePauw?

I joined the staff in January 1988. I am also the parent of Heather McDermit Brewster ’01 and Lauren McDermit Adams ’07.

When did you first begin donating?

1990

How would you encourage others to donate?

If one believes in and supports any organization’s mission, I feel one is naturally led to support it as best he or she can. Over the years, our gifts have been small, but always given with the best intentions.

Why do you think donating to the Annual Fund is important?

Giving to the Annual Fund helps with student scholarships, and that is where my heart lies.

How long have you worked for DePauw? Twenty-six years in January.

What moved you to donate?

My employment at DePauw began in the Annual Fund Office, but it never occurred to me that I could also give, or should be giving, to the University until 1990 when our office asked faculty and staff to contribute. Since DePauw had faith in my abilities as an employee, I felt I should give back. I am grateful to DePauw for the opportunity to work here.

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OLD GOLD WEEKEND Oct. 2-4, 2014

THURSDAY, OCT. 2 8 p.m.

Green Guest Artist Series Concert: ETHEL and Mirabal

Judson and Joyce Green Center for the Performing Arts, Kresge Auditorium FRIDAY, OCT. 3 Noon Luncheon Honoring Judith Blang Locke ’58

2014 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award Winner for Citizenship and Voluntary Service

Memorial Student Union Building, ballroom 6 p.m.

Campaign Kickoff Celebration (by invitation only)

SATURDAY, OCT. 4 8:30 a.m. The Washington C. DePauw Society Breakfast (by invitation only)

Memorial Student Union Building, ballroom 10 a.m.

Celebration of the expanded and renovated Lilly Physical Education and Recreation Center, including the dedication of Welch Fitness Center

11:30 a.m. Old Gold Tailgate Scott Lane Hamilton Park Noon

Men’s Soccer vs. College of Wooster Reavis Stadium

1:30 p.m.

Celebration of the Outdoor Athletics Campus expansion and renewal, including the dedication of Reavis Stadium

2 p.m.

Football vs. Denison Nick Mourouzis Field, Blackstock Stadium

2:30 p.m.

Women’s Soccer vs. College of Wooster Reavis Stadium

3 p.m.

Volleyball vs. Kenyon College Neal Fieldhouse

6 p.m.

Field Hockey vs. Wittenberg University Reavis Stadium

7 p.m.

Timothy and Sharon Ubben Lecture by David Brooks, author and columnist for The New York Times Judson and Joyce Green Center for the Performing Arts, Kresge Auditorium

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Visit www.depauw.edu/alumni/oldgold for up-to-date information.

Timely Topics Attract Alumni College Participants

Show Us Your License Plates

DePauw Alumni Association President Brent E. St. John ’89, center, and Vice President Donald M. Phelan ’79, right, with retiring board members, from left: Dennis A. Priser ’63, Charles F. Meyer ’86, Dr. Janel Howell Miller ’69, Courtney Hughes Comer ’91 and Roberta Graef Carlin ’69.

Andy Rieth ’80 displays his Tiger Pride in Michigan, and Emily J. Watts ’10 shows hers in Arizona.

Alumni took advantage of a new opportunity this year to connect with DePauw professors. The faculty-led Alumni College offered 701 alumni attendees lifelong learning opportunities and a means of enjoying the kind of discussions students regularly enjoy on campus.

Alumni College conversations occur on campus and in metropolitan areas where a large number of alumni live, as well as through interactive webinars in the Virtual Alumni College. This academic year, the Virtual Alumni College welcomed 413 alumni attendees to monthly webinars.

The most heavily attended session of the Virtual Alumni College was “Putin’s Crimean Caper: The Best Defense, a Quick Offense,” led by O. Ralph Raymond, professor emeritus of political science, on March 17. Julie A. Cason ’84 was among the 124 attendees. “This was a perfect match of a major headline news story on Ukraine with an outstanding Russian studies expert from DePauw, Dr. Raymond,” Cason said.

“The context, the critical questions, the thoughtful answers all made me realize the value of my liberal arts education and wish for much more of this in our general public discourse.”

The Office of Alumni Engagement plans to expand the Alumni College series during the 2014-15 academic year. Please look for forthcoming information by email and at www.depauw.edu/alumni.

“When we lived in Indiana, it was easy to show our Tiger Pride by purchasing a DePauw license plate through the Indiana BMV. One can do it online with just a few clicks of a mouse,” Andy Rieth ’80 says.

“When we moved to Michigan a few years ago, I thought a custom plate might be the next best way to show our loyalty to DePauw. I tried to get ‘DePauw’ or ‘DePauw1,’ but somebody already had those. I’m dying to find out who the other DePauw alumni are in Michigan who love DePauw as much as I do. I would like to see as many DePauw plates on the road as possible … and in Indiana, DePauw receives $25 per plate that goes to the Annual Fund to support scholarships and other important programs. Show your Tiger Pride and help DePauw at the same time.”

Make a difference today by going to www.in.gov/bmv/2723.htm and ordering a DePauw plate.

Do you have a special DePauw plate you want to show off? You can post it on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter with the hashtag #depauwplate.

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Agatha Ward Sigmond ’35

CLASS NOTES

The class notes section of DePauw Magazine allows DePauw alumni to keep their classmates and the University current on their careers, activities and whereabouts. Class notes printed in DePauw Magazine will also be included in the online version of the magazine. We will publish as many photos as possible, but due to space limitations and reproduction-quality requirements, we are not able to publish every photo.

Photos cannot be returned. To have your photo considered for publication, it must meet these requirements: • Group photos of alumni gatherings, including weddings, will be considered. Please include everyone’s full name (first, maiden, last), year of graduation and background information on the gathering.

• Digital photos submitted must be high-quality jpegs of at least 300 dpi (or a file size of 1mb or higher).

Class notes can be sent to DePauw Magazine, P.O. Box 37, Greencastle, IN 46135-0037. You may also submit via the DePauw Gateway, by faxing to 765-658-4625 or emailing dgrooms@depauw.edu.

Please direct questions to Larry Anderson, senior editor, at 765-658-4628 or landersn@depauw.edu.

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Dr. Joseph G. Merrill ’39

1935

Agatha Ward Sigmond, who lives in Gaithersburg, Md., was featured in a play, “Village Life: The Musical,” presented at Rosborough Theatre, May 2014.

She sang “I Think Young” and was a member of the chorus. She remains very active and walks a mile most days. (See photo.)

1939

Dr. Joseph G. Merrill was honored with a reception on his 95th birthday, Sept. 29, 2013, and received a letter of recognition from St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation.

In the 1950s, he was the first and only general surgeon serving at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was instrumental in the progress of St. Mary’s in the early days when it was hard to attract physicians to a small, new hospital on the western slope of Colorado. He opened his thoracic and general surgery practice in Grand Junction in 1950 and continued to practice for 38 years. (See photo.)

Photo: KIWI Photography Photo: KIWI Photography

ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND 2014 – Members of the Classes of 1949 and prior John D. Fetters '50; John Howard II '49; Ann (Warner) Howard '49; Marjorie (Hamblin) Sheridan '44.

ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND 2014 – Members of the Class of 1954 Row 1: Erick “Bob” R. Ratzer; Jeanne (Mason) Ratzer; Anne (Emison) Harmon; James “Jim” M. Holland; Kenrad E. Nelson; Ellen (Little) Vanden Brink; Patrice “Pat” (Moore) Jones; Joan (Westmen) Battey; Olivia (Greco) Gow; James “Jim” W. Rowlett. Row 2: Marjorie (Davis) Morehead; Betty (Davis) Givens; Marcia (Edwards) Peterson ’53; Susan (Healey) Eynon; Marilyn (Holtman) Fetters; Ann (Stilwell) Snyder; Carmen (Lynch) Siegel; Norman J. Hudak; William P. Giddings; Richard D. Murphy; Maurice A. Tuttle. Row 3: Robert “Bob” L. Huffman; Clark L. Wagner; Alfred “Al” D. Biggs Jr.; Ruth (Hawkins) Biggs; William “Bill” W. Allison; Ronald “Ron” K. Holmberg; Loraine (Loomis) Cox; James “Jim” A. Briggs; Jerry L. Williams; Marvin R. Jewell Jr.

Photo: KIWI Photography

RUTH RITZ RUSIE ’40 received the Jefferson Award for volunteerism in her community.

She is 95 years old and an active volunteer for United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Community Foundation of Morgan County (Ind.), Inc., Merry Mac Players and many other organizations.

The Jefferson Award is given to Hoosiers who are committed to public and community service. Ruth was nominated for her work with United Way and her dedication to teaching both young and old to read. She helped the local United Way establish the Read-Up program. Ruth, a retired special reading teacher, is Morgan County’s spokesperson for Early Readers Club.

ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND 2014 – Members of the Class of 1959 Row 1: Alberta “Bert” (Matzke) Buckman; Beverley (Johnson) Atkins; Susanne (Proud) Kroeger; Patricia “Pat” (Foley) Siddiq. Row 2: William “Bill” V. Blake III; Vivian “Viv” (Usher) Ripley; Richard “Dick” H. Whited; Carolyn (Hostetter) Smith.

After graduation from DePauw, six members of the 1956 Beta Theta Pi fraternity made a commitment to go to Europe together in 20 years. The travel group included ROBERT V. JOHNSON, JOHN R. DEHNER, J. RICHARD EMENS, CHARLES “CHUCK” A. GILBERT (dec.), ROBERT E. KERSEY, E. HENRY LAMKIN JR. and their spouses, two of which are DePauw graduates: CAROLYN BEASLEY GILBERT ’58 and VIRGINIA “GINNY” MILBACHER JOHNSON. They formed an investment group to fund their travels and to keep in touch with one another. The amount invested was $10 per quarter. During the years of school, postgraduate training and military service, $10 was a real effort. In fall 1976, they and their spouses, met in Indianapolis to plan the first trip, which finally took place in fall 1977, 21 years after graduation. They flew to Paris and explored the city and then took a train to the French Riviera.

They had so much fun on that trip that they decided to make traveling together an annual event. Not everyone has made all the trips, but all of them have made almost all of the them. They are planning a trip to Panama this fall, and it will be their 40th journey together. There has been no consideration of discontinuing their travels.

The photo includes Charles A. Gilbert (dec.), Robert V. Johnson, John R. Dehner, Robert E. Kersey, E. Henry Lamkin Jr. and J. Richard Emens.

DePauw 1957-58 class members in Fort Myers, Fla. Those attending the mini-reunion included Donald L. Hamilton ’57, Emily “Laurie” Hooton Hamilton ’58, Lou Ann Hart Williams ’57, Jo Petry Hershberger ’57 and G. Richard Hershberger ’57.

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ROGER W. IRESON ’61, a member of the Martin Methodist College faculty, was included in Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary’s 160 Great Alumni.

Roger serves as professor of religion and philosophy and special assistant to the president.

He was selected as one of the honored graduates of the Evanston, Ill., United Methodist seminary who changed the world.

Roger was ordained a deacon in 1963 and an elder in 1966 in The Detroit Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church.

He served multiple parishes in the conference as a pastor until 1988 when he was elected as the general secretary of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

Roger has received honorary doctorates from eight institutions of higher education, and both DePauw University and GarrettEvangelical have honored him as a distinguished alumnus.

1948

Rev. Raymond P. Brown wrote an autobiography, Midlife Memories. The book was a result of his daughters, Kathryn R. Brown ’76 and Natalie Brown Shepard ’74, encouraging him to write stories that he had told through the years about incidents in his life.

Mary Tresch Petitt received the 2014 Mercy Otis Warren Cape Cod Woman of the Year Award, June 9, 2014.

1951

Nancy Koenig Eisenman was recognized as Veteran of the Month for May by Connecticut State Senator Kevin Witkos. Nancy attained the rank of first lieutenant in the United States Air Force and served from March 1953 to October 1956. She was the first female intelligence officer at Otis Air Force Base during the Korean War. She served as an intelligence officer in the 58th Fighter Squadron where she researched worldwide aircraft activity.

1957

Members of DePauw’s 1957-58 classes met in Fort Myers, Fla., for a mini- reunion.

(See photo, page 39.)

Pi Phis from the Class of 1957 met in Dallas, March 2014, to attend a production of classmate Nancy Ford Charles’ musical, Blue Roses. In

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Pi Phis from the Class of 1957 in Dallas for a mini-reunion. Those attending included Judie Roser Smith, Carolyn Kay Fellman, Nancy Ford Charles, Margaret “Peg” Steffen Sant’Ambrogio, Virginia Armstrong Weise, Rosanne Miller Jacks, Loretta Lewis Pedott, Anne Jaudon Campbell, Suzanne DeCosted Breckenridge and Mary Shauman Reiff.

addition to reminiscing about their DePauw days, the four-day reunion included celebrating with Nancy at the Irving Arts Center, visiting the George W. Bush Presidential Library, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Nasher Sculpture Center and Texas School Book Depository from which JFK was shot. (See photo.)

1958

Benjamin F. Powell III has competed in more than 100 triathlons, becoming nationally ranked in his age group.

He still does two triathlons every summer with his grandchildren.

1960

Richard “PT” M. Bobb hosted his 10th TriAnnual Delta Tau Delta golf reunion, May 2014, at his home on St. Simons Island, Ga. The tradition started in May 1984. Alumni from the 1959-65 classes attended. (See photo.)

Dr. Phyllis C. Leppert retired from Duke University, December 2013, with the title emeritus professor of obstetrics and gynecology.

She continues to work with the Duke faculty and is assisting with completion of studies of purified collagenase as a potential nonsurgical treatment of uterine fibroids.

She is president of the Phyllis and Mark Leppert Foundation for

Tri-Annual Delta Tau Delta golf reunion on St. Simons Island, Ga. Alumni attending the golf outing included James R. Adams ’63, Peter M. Kreis ’60, James T. Gable ’63, George L. Meisenger ’61, Charles H. Colin Jr. ’61, John C. Harbottle ’65, James M. Hess ’65, James L. Zurcher ’63, James W. DeArmond ’61, James S. McElwain ’59, John S. Null ’61, David B. Sarver ’61, Jerry A. Morgan ’59, Charles S. Combs ’62, William G. Gerber ’61, Richard M. Bobb ’60, Michael C. Hicks ’60, Stephen M. Barney ’62, Richard G. Baumgartner ’65 and James B. Nelson ’63.

Members of the Pi Beta Phi Class of 1961 on campus in May, which included Pamelia Ledune Tallman, Alice Stout Sherman, M. Ann Armer Meyer, Betty Garner Carroll, Kathleen Kapellas McFall, JoAnn Mosbaugh Bobb, Phyllis Osborn Wolfe, Eleanor Rapp Poland, Carol Shauman Alaimo, Jeanne DeCosted Pittman, Joyce Jones Herbert, Peggy McQuiston Kitterman, Ellen Combs Donovan, Marletta Farrier Darnall and Karen Jenkinson Barnes.

Fertility Research. She is a member of the board of trustees of Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky.

1961

Jonathan D. Cryer is a member of the board of directors of New Horizons International Music Association.

The Pi Beta Phi Class of 1961 gathered in Indianapolis the first weekend of May 2014. They spent Saturday catching up, and on Sunday they went to DePauw, where they enjoyed a campus tour, lunch at the Duck with a DePauw updating, tour

Presiding Judge Frank W. Lincoln and Circuit Judge Hugh Finson ’69 maintain order and decide cases in the Circuit Court of Douglas County, Ill. Frank, of Tuscola, Ill., was recalled recently after retiring from 22 years of service on the bench. Hugh, of Monticello, Ill., is seeking election in November as a circuit judge after receiving appointment to that position. (See photo.)

1962

George C. Thornton III received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the College of Health and Human Sciences at Purdue University. George earned a Ph.D. degree in industrial psychology at Purdue in 1966. In March 2014, he was recognized for his pioneering research, teaching, practice and expert witness work dealing with employment assessment. George has published numerous books, chapters and research articles. His email address is george.thornton@colostate.edu.

Delta Tau Delta 1965 reunion committee met at St. Simons Island, Ga. Those attending included John C. Harbottle, James M. Hess, James V. Palmer, Richard G. Baumgaartner and W. David Wilson III.

1965

Members of the 1965 Delta Tau Delta reunion committee met at St. Simons Island, Ga., to organize their 50th class reunion in 2015. (See photo.)

Linda Marks Lyon has published a photo book, One Small Community: One Expansive Flagship. The book is comprised of photos taken shortly after the terrorist attacks of Sept.

11, 2001. The book shows the flag displayed in a variety of settings in Kennebunk, Maine, where Linda lives, as well as in surrounding small towns.

Dr. James N. Thompson ’66

Photo: KIWI Photography

Presiding Judge Frank W. Lincoln ’61 and Circuit Judge Hugh Finson ’69 in the Circuit Court of Douglas County, Ill.

of the Pi Phi house, and a concert of the orchestra and chorus at the Judson and Joyce Green Center for the Performing Arts. (See photo.)

ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND 2014 – Members of the Class of 1964 Row 1: Jack F. Kent Jr.; Sidney “Sid” H. Showalter II; Ron Thompson; Katherine “Kathy” (Ault) Brunkow; Maxine (May) Hubbard; Mark E. English; Susan (Weeks) Carson; Diane (Black) Seebass; Carol (Powell) Shields; Marjorie “Mardi” (Willett) Glenn; Kristine “Kris” (Stump) Smith; Susan (Moore) Davidson; Linda (Howell) Adams; Dinah (Eggers) Mannlein. Row 2: Thomas “Tom” F. Sandblom; Roger L. Meredith; C. Thomas “Tom” Crawley; Robert “Bob” B. Harding; Stephen “Steve” V. Bassett; Robert “Bob” G. Kissell Jr.; Philip “Phil” L. Carson; Charles “Chuck” W. Greenlee; Richard “Rick” D. Nice; Vernon “Bud” O. Hamilton Jr.; Charles “Charlie” A. Adams; John T. Adams; Alan “Al “ B. Aldrich; Stuart “Stu” E. Jenkins; Michael “Mike” R. Huggins. Row 3: Timothy A. Stabler; Philip “Phil” C. Hauck; Katherine “Kitty” (Harris) Hauck; Thomas “Tom” R. Gibson; Gary L. Culp; Thomas “Tom” W. Orcutt; David “Dave” C. O’Harra; Gordon K. Costley; James “Jim” E. Aker; James W. Godwin; David C. Kingsley; Elmer P. Brestan; John C. Duncan Jr.; Thomas “Tom” A. Bond. Row 4: William “Bill” R. Spomer; Bruce A. Gastineau; James “Jim” D. Birch; Harry E. Wing Jr.; John W. Owen; Daniel “Dan” C. Dillon; Jon S. Halstead; Stephen “Steve” E. Davis; J. Eric Christman; Maureen (Sullivan) Taylor; Ann (Willis) Sebrell; Roxana (Carrick) Deadman; Barbara (Swensrud) McCoy; Kenneth B. McCoy Jr. Row 5: Ruth (Walgamuth) Shearer; David “Dave” W. Neeb; Donald B. Moser; Martha (Wagner) Farr; Brenda (Mercer) Cruikshank; Portia (Mutschler) Musgrave; Martha “Marty” (Hawkes) Germain; Rebecca “Becky” (Gillett) Stewart; Barbara Hartman; Vernell (Gehron) Fettig; Margery “Margie” (Miller) Macey; Roma (Williams) Hess; Carol (Lawrence) Light; Susan “Sailor” K. Arndt; Carol (Parks) Morrison. Row 6: Charles A. Herrick; Shirley (Unruh) Herrick; Katherine “Kitty” (Mosley) Mills; Edward “Ed” J. Engle Jr.; Dolores “Dee” M. Templeton; Sue (Collins) von Baeyer; Sara “Sally” (Goodyear) Siddon; Sara (Layden) Molen; Susan “Sue” (Cook) Waldron; Sally (Smith) Robbins; Patricia “Pat” (Howell) Papero; Rachel (Whitesel) Jordan; Marilyn (Schaaf) Owen; Sandra “Sandy” (Elles) Hansen; Janet “Jan” (Seaman) Fromhold. Row 7: John “Rick” F. Meyers; Sally (Zoller) Meyers; Lee E. Tenzer; Mary E. Anderson; William “Bill” R. Sheahan; John “Jack” R. Anderson II; Joseph “Joe” E. Walsmith; Clarke L. Hayes; William “Bill” H. Ellis; R. Stephen “Steve” Tegarden; Carmel J. “Merc” Mazzocco; Virginia “Ginny” (Keim) Hayes; JoAn (Guthrie) Swartz; M. Ann (Hill) Lannan. Row 8: Frances “Fran” A. Flory; David “Dave” A. Claar; Donald “Don” G. Schilling; James “Jim” G. Stewart; Alan R. Brill; Richard “Dick” G. Lubman; Howard L. Bull; James A. Harmon; Roger B. Nelsen; Janet (Graves) Teeguarden; Carol (Helms) Chilcote; Karen (Good) Stahly. Row 9: James “Jim” L. Andrew; Nancy (Andreae) Andrew; Fred A. Johnson; Michael “Mike” W. Laukitis; Michael “Mike” D. McClure.

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Photo: KIWI Photography

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Photo: KIWI Photography

ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND 2014 – Members of the Class of 1969 Row 1: James D. Putnam; Jerry L. Alexander; Nancy (Bruce) Alexander; Christine “Chris” Kleemeier; Nancy (Van Sickle) Kent; Karen (Pratt) Peiffer; Sarah “Sally” (Katterhenry) Dutton; Neil W. Budelsky; Linda (Spreen) Budelsky. Row 2: Dennis R. Stuckey; Mason P. Jett; Derrick L. Warner; Unidentified; Timothy “Tim” B. Hornbacker; Susanne “Sue” (Hanna) MacTavish; Ann (Bauld) Newton; Robin (Cochran) Christman; Rebecca “Becky” (Morris) Tucker; Mary (Petticrew) Smalling. Row 3: S. Russell “Russ” Sylvester; John “Jack” F. Martin; Thomas “Tom” F. Kyhos; Alan B. Cloe; Walter “Bill” W. Pope; Stephen “Steve” C. Jones; Douglas “Doug” B. McAlister; James “Ivan” M. Tomsic; Thomas “Tom” M. O’Neil; Tyler “Ty” B. Somershield.

Row 4: Holly (Gaden) Bushnell; Alison E. Frost; Susan J. Curnick; Sue (DeFrees) Wright; Charles “Rick” R. Miller; Janel (Howell) Miller.

Photo: KIWI Photography

ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND 2014 – Members of the Class of 1974 Row 1: Gary L. Klotz; Diane (Griest) Davis; James “Jim” S. Cunning; Sarah “Sally” (Strauss) Krouse; Christine (Plank) Rales; Nancy W. Lovett; Stephen W. Perkins; Stephen B. Lewis; Christine (Niles) Cancelmo; Ann (Meeks) Flesvig. Row 2: Douglas “Doug” B. Wood; Pamela “Pam” J. Coburn; Steven “Steve” A. Vickery ’73; Constance “Connie” (Frigstad) Vickery; Catherine “Cathie” (Bryan) Whitford; Margaret “Margi” S. Milspaw; Jeannette “Jan” M. Temple; Thomas “Tom” R. Mote; Tod K. Beynon; John K. Flickinger; Gregory Reed; Michael “Mike” A. Terry. Row 3: Lonnie G. Blevins; Kathleen “Kathy” S. Fine-Dare; Elizabeth “Beth” (Jones) Newman; Jack H. Krutek; Marilyn (Knapp) Litt; Joan “Jodi” T. Hillis; Julie (Read) Hildebrand; Melanie (Millis) Wissel; Sandra “Sandy” A. Hamilton; Nancy C. Durham; Kathryn “Kathy” (Fortune) Hubbard; Judson “Jack” C. Green Jr. Row 4: Barbara “Barb” (Conkling) Mann; Holly (Schneider) Gott; Susan “Susie” (Mottis) Crichlow; Ruth G. Weston; James “Jay” D. Moore; Deborah “Debbie” S. Doud; Julia (Knipe) Mills; Larry E. Scott; Tim T. Glidden; William “Rick” R. Niersbach Jr.; Thomas “Tom” J. Sullivan. Row 5: Nancy (Milligan) Frick; Marie “Toni” A. Alles; Barbara “Barb” (Carnahan) West; Virginia “Ginny” Colten-Bradley; Florence “Flo” E. Beatty; Janice L. Lutz; Sarah (Robinson) Coffin; Katherine “Kathy” (Prestholdt) Luzar; Sally A. Hershey; Suzanne L. Sinclair; Linda “Lin” A. Frauenhoff; Eleanor “Ellie” (Neuhoff) Berghausen.

Row 6: W. Charles Bennett; John K. Burke; Andrea (Hannon) Brown; Joyce (Steele) Hawkins; Mary J. Bennett; Julie (Smith) Wiehl; Janet S. Henry; Rex M. Barrett; John I. Heise III; Diann (Lindquist) Ryan; Barbara J. Schwegman.

ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND 2014 – Members of the Class of 1979 Row 1: Karen (Uhlir) Conrad; Alice (DeHart) Battas; Karen (Luce) Branding; Susan “Sue” (Leis) Thiele; Nancy (Duesing) Takaichi; Kathryn “Kathy” (Sedgwick) Moran; Nancy (Bickel) Tafel; Amy (Butler) Beseth; Elizabeth “Betsy” (Gardner) Russell; Sue (Mueller) Lanter; Pamela “Pam” (Kaczynski) Blankenship; Margaret “Meg” (Kissinger) Boynton; Greg A. Christensen. Row 2: Timothy “Tim” J. Bogue; Mark E. Kelley; Susan “Sue” (Wexelberg) Kelley; Robert T. Ives; Carol (Funk) Ives; Kerry E. Notestine; Thomas “Tom” B. Shearman III; Joe H. Vaughn; Philip “P.R.” R. Davis; Kenneth “Ken” B. Tuttle; John D. Hixon; Pamela “Pam” (Kinsey) Lungmus; Nancy (Hollenbeck) Martin; Elizabeth “Betsy” L. Hake. Row 3: Trudi (Miller) Horner; Linda (Wilson) Wiemer; Deborah “Deb” (Miller) Smith; Laura P. Whitcomb; Robert E. Klee (friend); Cynthia “Cindi” (Coridan) Klee; Donald “Don” M. Phelan; Maurie (Jones) Phelan; Michael “Mike” B. McCracken; Richard L. Phillips Jr.; Frank A. Hoffman; Kyle E. Lanham; Leslie (Dustman) Fenwick; Terri (Gregory) Brotze. Row 4: Sally (Henning) Carpenter; Sarah (Harman) Hunter; David A. Poggemeier; Timothy “Tim” W. Swift; Nicholas “Nick” M. Tzakis; David “Dave” A. Swiental; James “Jim” H. Barrett; Robert “Bob” K. Beaumont; John A. Scully; Michael “Mike” T. Sutton; Michael J. Best; Gilbert “Gil” H. Reese; Daniel “Dan” B. Kinsey; Mary (Helmen) Kinsey; Leslie (Weck) Gospill.

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Dr. James N. Thompson received the 2014 Educator of the Year award at the Christian Medical & Dental Associations National Convention in Green Lake, Wis. The award recognizes outstanding achievement in the area of medical or dental education and an ability to instill in students a desire for professional excellence, lifelong learning, ethical integrity and compassion for the suffering. He became dean of the School of Medicine at Wake Forest University in 1994 and served as vice president at Wake Forest from 19972001. (See photo, page 41.)

1968

Thomas M. Carpenter retired as senior vice president of investments at Stifel Nicolaus in Indianapolis after 43 years in the brokerage industry. His email address is tcarp2013@att.net.

William R. Van Bokkelen was honored by his alma mater, Mooresville (Ind.) High School, with the Distinguished Alumnus Award.

He has been active in Mooresville High School athletics and was inducted into its 2014 Hall of Fame.

Rick lives in Chesterfield, Mo.

1969

Circuit Judge Hugh Finson and Presiding Judge Frank W. Lincoln ’61 maintain order and decide cases in the Circuit Court of Douglas County, Ill. Hugh, of Monticello, Ill., is seeking election in November as a circuit judge after receiving appointment to that position.

Frank, of Tuscola, Ill., was recalled recently after retiring from 22 years of service on the bench. (See photo, page 41.)

William L. Roller Jr. was moderator of a social documentary film, Psychology and the New Heroism, produced by the Berkeley Group Therapy Education Foundation in Berkeley, Calif.

James M. Tomsic retired, December 2013, after 42 years in the career planning and placement field as a counselor, senior career consultant and placement director.

1970

George E. Felton Jr. retired after 37 years of teaching at

Columbus College of Art & Design as a liberal arts professor. He is author of the textbook Advertising: Concept and Copy. He received an Individual Artist Fellowship from the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) and a Columbus Literary Award from GCAC and Thurber House.

J. Peter Konkle is author of On Bolton Flats: An Irish Insurrection in Vermont’s North Woods. Peter is president of Vermont Labor History Society.

1971

Wendy Blythe Gifford is author of Secrets at Court.

She writes under the name of Blythe Gifford.

1972

Allen W. Molineux was awarded the 2014 Grand Prize for the Humboldt State University Brass Chamber Music Workshop Composition Contest for his brass sextet “Seven Shorties.”

Gary A. Summy is director of business development global accounts operations for Xerox Corporation.

1974

James “Jay” D. Moore is a member of the board of directors of Farmers Bank in Frankfort, Ind. Jay is partner in the law firm of Ryan Moore & Cook. He and his wife, Diana, live in Frankfort, Ind. They have one son, Adam.

William M. Park is a professor in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at The University of Tennessee. He was awarded the 2014 W.S. Overton Faculty Merit Award in recognition of outstanding contributions to student development.

Sarah “Sally” Strauss Krouse is a member of the board of directors of Honeywell Foundation in Wabash, Ind. Sally has been active in nonprofit leadership and serves on DePauw’s Board of Visitors as well as boards of the Manchester Community Schools and the Learn More Center in North Manchester.

Kimberly D. Trimble, professor of teacher education at The California State University, is recipient of a Fulbright Award for the 2014-15

academic year. Kim will teach in the Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language program of the Graduate School of Education at Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey. He has received two previous Fulbright Awards.

1976

Linda H. Heuring’s short story, “Without Goosebumps,” was published in Rosebud magazine, Issue 56, Winter 2013/2014.

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JANE H. SCHUSSLER ’74

1977

Gregory R. Lippert is chief executive officer of Quaker Steak & Lube®, a casual-dining franchise with more than 60 locations in the United States and Canada.

is recipient of the York (Pa.) County’s 2014 ATHENA Award presented by York County Economic Alliance.

W. Tobin “Toby” McClamroch is managing partner of Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP. He serves as the firm’s chief executive officer of the law firm.

The award, inspired by the Greek goddess, Athena, is presented annually to a woman in the community

Scott G. Newman is author of The Informed Retirement Location Decision.

1978

Richard A. Weinheimer is a teacher and coach in the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation in Columbus, Ind. He is recipient of the 2014 Education Hall of Fame Award.

1979

Margaret “Meg” Kissinger Boynton ’79, an investigative health reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, won her second George Polk Award in Journalism for a series of stories on the Milwaukee County mental health system. She is a 2009 Pulitzer Prize finalist and winner of a 2008 Polk Award. She was editor of The DePauw while a student. (See photo.)

Dr. David A. Poggemeier was elected first vice president of Missouri State Medical Association, April 2014. He continues to serve on the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts and practices emergency medicine at St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake St. Louis. He has three children: Elise, 23, a student at The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy; Paige, 20, a student at Centre College in Kentucky; and Reid, 16, a student at Lutheran High School of St. Charles County, Mo.

who exhibits the qualities of outstanding leadership, professional excellence, outstanding community service and is influential in assisting other women in attaining those qualities.

Throughout her years of practice, Jane has served as a role model and mentor to other women attorneys and as an active member of York’s legal community.

Jane mentors high school girls interested in a legal career. She serves on the board of directors of the Byrnes Health Education Center and Turning Point Women’s Counseling and Advocacy Center.

Margaret “Meg” Kissinger Boynton ’79

Margaret Carman Davidson ’80

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THOMAS M. JACKSON ’82 brokered the acquisition and directed restructuring of EdisonLearning, making it the nation’s largest, minority-owned, international education services company. It is often cited as the company that started the charter school movement in America.

Jackson, who now serves as president and chief executive officer of EdisonLearning, initially joined the company as general counsel and later assumed the role of chief operating and legal officer. Prior to that, he held key leadership positions at international and Fortune 100 companies, and has served three New Jersey governors. In 2007 Jackson was appointed the inaugural chairman of the board of directors for New Jersey’s largest charity care hospital, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

1980

Margaret Carman Davidson is vice president of strategic development for Asher Agency in Indianapolis. Margaret has more than 25 years of advertising industry experience in the creation and execution of branding campaigns.

(See photo, page 43.)

a global provider of orthopedic and musculoskeletal medical products headquartered in Warsaw, Ind. He is completing his 20th year of service as a councilman for Kosciusko County.

Brad, his wife Jennifer, and their two children, Eric ’15 and Emily, reside in Winona Lake, Ind.

Timothy G. Collins, associate professor, ESL and bilingual education, at National Louis University (NLU) in Chicago, rotated off the board of directors of TESOL International Association.

He received the NLU Excellence in Service award for his leadership in developing the new M.Ed. degree in Specialized Endorsements at NLU. He was a featured speaker at the Arabia TESOL Conference in Dubai, where he spoke on the topic of ebooks for language learning.

1982

Mark A. Brant is senior vice president and regional sales manager at Associated Bank. He manages strategy and execution for the business banking team in Madison, and central and northern Wisconsin.

1984

Janet K. Acker received a Ph.D. degree in social welfare from the University at Albany, State University of New York, in May 2013. Her dissertation was titled “Influences on Social Workers’ Approach to Informed Consent Regarding Antidepressant Medications.” Janet served as visiting assistant professor of social work at The College of Saint Rose since 2012.

She was recently appointed assistant professor of social work.

Winfield D. Ong, an assistant United States attorney, received the Director’s Award from the Executive Office of United States Attorneys.

The award honors employees who have distinguished themselves through extraordinary professional achievements and excellence.

Winfield is a 15-year veteran of the United States Attorney’s Office.

Marcia Engel Alden ’86

1981

Bradley J. Tandy is senior vice president, general counsel and secretary of Biomet, Inc.,

Lisa Carter May is vice president of human resources at AAIPharma Services Corporation and Cambridge Major Laboratories, Inc.

Photo: KIWI Photography

Wendi Taylor Nations ’85

Robert D. Britigan III is regional property manager for Hinman Company, a property management and development company based in Kalamazoo, Mich.

ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND 2014 – Members of the Class of 1984 Row 1: W. Winston Briggs; Marshall A. Reavis IV; Michael “Kirt” K. Guinn; David “Dave” S. Hathaway; Paul M. Hershberger; Lee N. Polite; Elizabeth “Liz” (Copher) Browning; Andrew “Andy” B. Buroker; Lynn (Woodruff) Colburn; Johanna (Freeby) Bartlett; Lisa K. Crawley; Julie A. Cason; Heidi (Hunsberger) McFadden; Robin L. Olds. Row 2: Cindy (Tibbetts) Frey; Jean (Kleinhelter) Catron; Susan “Sue” (Mellin) Coney; Jennifer (Walter) Ryba; Sandra “Sandi” (Ratliff) Rose; Lisa (Michaels) Carlson; Linda R. Noble; Paula (John) Bartel; Amy J. Kinker; Laura (Brown) Marcom; Catherine “Cathy” (Cockerill) Moran; Jennifer “Jenn” (Tracey) Eisenheim; Elizabeth (Lewis) McMillan; Kelly E. Naylor. Row 3: John C. Otteson; David “Todd” T. Dillon; James E. Ransdell; Curt N. Stanton; Randall “Randy” May; Steven “Steve” A. Edwards; Elizabeth “Betsy” (Oakes) Harmon; Pamela J. Para; Hans E. Koehler; Anne (Ringer) Whitlock; Elizabeth “Liz” (Hughes) Krebs; Carol (Schussler) Martin; Susan Ellefson-Kurtz; Amy (Robb) Bolazina.

Row 4: Seth G. Mason; Thomas “Tom” C. Bayer; Stuart “Stu” J. Ferguson; Theodore “Ted” W. Wanberg; Steven “Steve” A. Williams; James “Greg” G. Linton; Cindy (Jones) Olson; Kathleen “Katie” (Baldwin) Leipprandt; Steven “Steve” B. Walters; Robert “Rob” D. Britigan III; Thomas “Tom” A. Noonan; Dale E. Stackhouse; Kenneth P. Geoghegan; Tony Bolazina (friend). Row 5: Kenneth “Chip” F. Klosterman Jr.; Thomas “Tom” D. Meulbroek; Timothy “Tim” W. Frost; Cameron R. Weise; Rosemary (Cox) Mayes; Mary (Hammond) Atkinson; Jennifer (Hinshaw) Deethardt; Juliana “Julie” (Hornback) Widman; Mary Beth (Palmer) Duffy; Jenny (Knapp) Henrikson; Julie (Bialek) McGrew; Garrett “Jeff” J. Elam; Janice (Amoroso) Kershaw; Jeffery “Jeff” W. Davis. Row 6: Timothy “Tim” R. McFadden; Kenneth “Ken” H. Bushelman; Jennifer (Kneisley) Ferguson; Kathleen (Betsill) Dewey; Susan (Stringfellow) Ainsworth; Susan (Hoeppner) Cristiano; Mary (Peacock) Rzeszutko; Michael C. Lueder; Ann (Schueler) Bair; Maura (Gorham) Boehm; Timothy “Tim” W. Boehm; Betsy (Rogers) Laudati; Lisa J. Kennedy; Lynn (Beimdiek) Morris; Barbara “Barb” Geiler. Row 7: Cynthia “Cindy” (Sutton) Freiwald; Krista (McCormick) Grubb; Deborah “Debbie” (Train) Lackey; Melissa (Lofton) Guinn.

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Mary Burnham Curtis is vice chair of the Scientific Working Group for Wildlife Forensic Science, a team of international scientists specializing in wildlife forensics in support of wildlife law enforcement efforts.

Mary Pinto Krugel is a professional vocal accompanist and vocal coach to the founder of the only all AfricanAmerican opera company in New York City, Opera Noire of New York.

The company had a contract with the American Embassy to do seven performances in Russia: five concerts with the orchestra, a concert in St. Petersburg and a concert at the American Embassy in Moscow with Mary at the piano during all performances. In summer 2014, Mary is traveling to Sicily to coach an opera program.

James L. Weingartner is a colonel in the United States Air Force. He and his wife, Barbara Bradford Weingartner, live in the State of Qatar, where he is senior defense official and defense attaché for the Department of Defense at the United States Embassy, Doha. He and Barb have represented the U.S. military at various events attended by Prince Charles, Secretary of State Kerry and Secretary of Defense Hagel in addition to meeting the Emir of Qatar on numerous occasions.

1985

Wendi Taylor Nations is chief marketing officer for World Business Chicago (WBC), which fosters private sector growth and jobs. Wendi is responsible for managing the strategic communications and media relations for the organization. (See photo.)

1986

Dr. Mark E. Davis is president of the medical staff at Cottage Hospital in Galesburg, Ill.

Candace Hedberg DeBarger was the speaker at The Robert C. McDermond Center lecture series, April 3, 2014, at DePauw. Candace is vice president and team lead for MasterCard Worldwide national accounts group.

1987

Jennifer Hayes Daniels earned a Ph.D. degree in human services with an emphasis in counseling at Capella University’s Howard Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, October 2013.

She is a therapist in private practice in Lincolnshire, Ill. Her website is www.jdanielsphd.com. Her email address is jennifer@jdanielsphd.com.

1988

Mark D. Johnson is vice president and account director with Capstrat, a full-service communications agency in Raleigh, N.C. David “Chris” C. Lombardo is associate judge of the Illinois 19th Judicial Circuit Court. He has been in private practice since 2000,

representing clients in criminal, civil and family law cases.

1989

Janet Byrne Thabit is partner in the law firm of Matuszewich, Kelly & McKeever, LLP, in Crystal Lake, Ill. Elizabeth “Beth” Hentze Owens gave The Robert C. McDermond Honorary Lecture, March 6, 2014, at DePauw. Beth is co-founder and marketing strategist for BrandEra. Timothy J. Tindall is advisory board chair of the Salvation Army

of Greater Rochester, N.Y. He has been a member of the advisory board since 2007. Tim is also on the board of directors of the YMCA of Greater Rochester and the finance and investment committee of The Harley School. Tim is a principal with Alesco Advisors LLC. He, his wife Erica Harper and sons, Elliot, 13, and Owen, 11, live in Pittsford, N.Y.

1991

W. Randy Dippell and his wife, Diane Faunda, announce the birth of their twins, Tyler Jackson and Ava Jordan, April 12, 2014.

They live in Lincoln Park in Chicago.

A photograph by PABLO A. MCLOUD ’86 was recognized as a finalist winner in a nationwide juried photo competition celebrating the 50-year anniversary of the Wilderness Act. Out of 5,500 submissions, his photo, “ONWARD” was awarded honorable mention and will be exhibited in the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., beginning in September 2014. The photo can be viewed at www.pablophotography.com.

Pablo’s photo was taken in early June 2010 along the Aurora Ridge Trail in the Sol Duc Valley within Olympic National Park.

Photo: KIWI Photography

J. Douglas Elmore is Indiana American String Association’s high school orchestra teacher of the year.

Doug is orchestra teacher for Floyd County Central High School and Highland Hills Middle School.

Marcia Engel Alden marks her 15th year at Microsoft in 2014. In Microsoft’s World Wide Consulting Division, she focuses on global sales strategy for enterprise social and business intelligence. Marcia is a member of DePauw’s Board of Visitors. (See photo.)

ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND 2014 – Members of the Class of 1989 Row 1: Matthew “Matt” P. Pate; Jennifer (Pope) Baker; Debra “Debbie” (Bangert) Gerardi; Barbara (Miller) Compton; Mindy (Laukitis) Ellis; Susan (Geeslin) Woodhouse; Nancy (Fox) Ardell; Dana C. Riess; Elizabeth “Beth” (Hentze) Owens; Kerry L. McLaren; Christopher “Chris” T. Cantwell; Laura B. Smith; Scott A. Harkness; Nancy (Palmeter) Harkness. Row 2: Stacy (Stanford) Lozer; Melinda (Maine) Garvey; Robert “Rob” R. Dixon; Douglas “Doug” Hallward-Driemeier; Melissa (Straubinger) Stehlik; Dennis J. Stehlik; Devon R. Wade; Ann-Clore (Jones) Duncan; Rebecca “Becky” (Yaeger) Kimbell; Sheri (Adams) Gladden; W. Timothy “Tim” Miller; Jennifer (Pitner) Stecco; Caryn (O’Brien) Callanan; Sandra “Sandy” (Woods) Kryspin. Row 3: Caryn (Cockerill) Anderson; Jill (McWilliams) Everhart; Jenny (Majewski) Holt; Kris (Emens) Ganziano; Cynthia “Cindy” (Meyers) Plate; Brent E. St. John; James M. Hinshaw; Brian R. Neff; Franklin R. McGuire; Russell “Russ” D. Young; Bryan M. Webb; Christine (Szillat) Messerschmidt; Deneen (Troutman) Brennan; Rachael (Andrew) Boezi. Row 4: Leanne (Longstreth) Batchelder; Jeffrey “Jeff” S. Main; Jeffrey “Jeff” D. Hamilton; Thomas “Tom” J. Spackman Jr.; Charles A. Compton; Thomas “Tom” D. Strup; William “Bill” J. Beggs; James “Jamie” E. Ryan; Roland L. Wikstrom; J. Michael Locke; Bradley “Brad” J. Walker; Gabriel “Jay” J. Roses; J. Wallace “J” Nichols; Ann M. Murphy. Row 5: Michael “Mike” D. Barron; Scott B. Ullem; Michael “Mike” C. Randall; Brooks C. King; Matthew “Matt” A. Reinhard; John V. Hollensteiner; Mark B. Willmert; Robert “Rob” J. Noecker; Philip “Phil” R. Ratzer; David C. Kimbell; John G. Stevenson; Eric D. Wheeler; James “Jim” E. Sergent; Christina “Christy” (Barchet) McGough. Row 6: Karla (Naggs) Coolidge; Heidi (Weas) Muller; Ann-Marie (Henry) Myers; Jane (Boatman) Geller; Kristin (Jones) Tegethoff; Susan (Doyle) Price; Elizabeth (LeSourd) Ehlers; Ann (Duncan) West; Jamie “Janice” (Jones) Cushing; Molly (Maloney) Warwick (friend); Caren T. Althauser; Kirsten “Kirby” L. Andler; Dale (Gossard) Stevenson; Becky Relic. Row 7: Marilyn (Combs) Bisbecos; David “Mathi” H. Mathias; Denise (Hart) Alfeld; Elizabeth (Butler) Pruett; Gregory “Greg” A. Werner; Todd “Beagle” M. Myers; Douglas S. Dove; Wesley E. Hobson; John P. Matzigkeit IV; Richard E. Jones II; Christopher C. Koch; David “Dave” R. Rehn; Jennifer (Johnson) Rehn; Susan (Belt) Herrmann.

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W. BRET BAIER ’92 and his wife, Amy, received the Joseph E. Robert Jr. Prize in Philanthropy from the Children’s National Health System. The prize recognizes an individual or family who has improved the lives of children through transformational philanthropy and advocacy for children’s health.

Through their generosity and active leadership, Amy and Bret have advanced Children’s National’s mission, especially for children with heart disease. They established the Paul Francis Baier Comprehensive Media Room, which enables critical care medical staff to access and review diagnostic images and consult in real time with experts around the world.

Bret has emceed the Children’s Ball since 2008, and together they are co-hosting the 2014 Children’s Ball. Amy serves on the Children’s Hospital Foundation’s board and is co-chair of the Children’s Circle of Care.

Dennis A. Trinkle is a member of the board of directors of Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce. Dennis provides executive and academic leadership for Harrison College system.

1992

Patrick M. and Amy (Ahlemeyer ’99) Broadbridge are two of the owners and directors of Camp Deerhorn, a summer camp for boys in Rhinelander, Wis. 2014 is the 85th anniversary of the camp. Patrick and Amy live in Middleton, Wis., in the winter with their two children, Ryder, 7, and Rowan, 5. Patrick’s email address is pbb@newnorth.net. Amy’s email is address is amy@deerhorn.com.

Nicolette M. Johnson is founder and chief executive officer of Personality Freak, a company that helps individuals and organizations understand their personality types to improve awareness, effectiveness and performance. Her email address is nicolette@personalityfreak.com.

John P. Keenan was promoted from major to lieutenant colonel in the United States Marine Corps, Dec. 6, 2013. DePauw alumni attending the promotion ceremony included Sarah Roberts Houghland ’65 (aunt), James C. Keenan ’72 (father) and Dean A. Wiseman ’92. John’s email address is john.p.keenan1.mil@mail.mil.

Seiichiro Yoshii, an exchange student from Waseda University 1988-89, is senior market analyst for IT services research at IDC Japan, a subsidiary of International Data Corporation.

1994

Elizabeth “Libby” Andrews Christiansen is account coordinator for Willow Marketing, an Indianapolis-based marketing firm. Libby has worked in various public relations and corporate communications roles in the Chicago area. (See photo.)

Patrick J. Terry is president and chief executive officer of Triangle Financial Group in Carmel, Ind. He is a consecutive recipient of the Allstate Honor Ring and Agency Hands in the Community Award. He is also executive director and senior head coach of Extreme Softball (girls fast pitch) Organization in Indianapolis.

He and his wife, Lori, have five children. Patrick’s email address is patrickterry@allstate.com.

1995

Angela Hicks Bowman is a member of the board of directors of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce. She is cofounder and chief marketing officer of Angie’s List.

Christopher B. and Amy (Houston ’96) Oler published their fourth book in the Molly and the Magic Suitcase illustrated series, Molly Goes to Peru. All books in the series are

Photo: KIWI Photography

Jeffrey D. Shively ’95

Marc P. Sultzer joined Indianapolis Housing Agency as deputy counsel.

He lives in the Indianapolis area

with his wife, Trenna, and their two children, Johnathan and Hope.

ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND 2014 – Members of the Class of 1994 Row 1: Maurice “Mac” L. McDermond III; Kimberly “Kim” (Worthy) Troup; Jean (Gileno) Lloyd; Andrew “Andy” T. Claar; Kathy L. Beymer; Kimberly “Kim” (Reynolds) Grimes; Mary “Tricia” (Wilson) Seitz; Brian O. Harvey; Kyle P. Ham; Jason W. Kistler; Kevin M. Miller; Mark R. Harbaugh. Row 2: Justin C. Dye; Stephen “Steve” P. Turan; Todd E. Williams ’95; Jane (Reinhardt) Teeter; Beth (Waldron) Armstrong; Gregory “Greg” C. Brubaker; Andrew “Scott” S. Pentzer; Nicholas “Nick” J. Kaster; Robert “Bob” P. Race; Eric G. Johnson; Kevin R. Eskew; David C. Naftzger; Keith R. Veneziano; Stephen “Steve” B. Crilly.

Row 3: Jill (Amman) Lafferty; Jolyn (Phelan) Boland; Richard “Lee” L. Steele; Lynn (Abernathy) Mulholland; Sarah (Hammond) Michaelson; Jill (McKeag) Reich; Jennifer B. Wurster; Megan (Jones) Kight; Birgit (Wagschal) Riepe; Emily (Kimbrough) Roussel; Tricia A. Workman; Elizabeth “Liz” (Padgett) Keith; Molly J. Salatich; Barbara “Barb” (Rowley) Steele. Row 4: Magen (Elliott) Savo; Kirby Brafford; Jeffrey “Jeff” D.Webb; Joseph “Joe” R. Hicks ’95; Nancy (Brougher) Benincasa; Madalyn (McGovern) Suits; Jennifer “Gingy” (Briner) Cody; Julie (Tippett) Simon; Shawna (Delaney) Ross; Jenny (Hegman) Higgins; Sarah (Stone) Waters; Sarah (Brooks) Ward; Amy (Tucker) Ryan; Sarah (Francis) Walsh. Row 5: Peggy (Carson) Hellman; Judith “Judy” (Thomas) Hudson; Stephanie L. Reid; Amy (Sputh) Shelton; Megan M. Scott; Sarah K. Herrlinger; Gretchen (Yetke) Greever; Megan (Grow) Graham; Catherine “Cathy” (Bonaccorsi) Layton; Jennifer R. Hill; Andrew J. Raterman; Daniel L. Kiley; Eric M. Stisser; Robert “Rob” F. Croll.

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Elizabeth “Libby” Andrews Christiansen ’94

introductions to culture, focusing on kids, games and activities.

See more about the book at mollyandthemagicsuitcase.com.

Jeffrey D. Shively ’95 was presented the 2013 Beverly Rae Kimes Award by the Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) for his outstanding editorial work. The award recognizes the outstanding CCCA regional editor. Jeff is director of museum development for the Kokomo Automotive Museum in Kokomo, Ind. (See photo.)

1996

Terri D. Bennett is associate director of advising for Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana’s largest public postsecondary institution. She received a master’s degree in public affairs from Indiana University. Her email address is tbennett60@ivytech.edu.

Gregory D. Binns was included in the list of Texas Rising Stars® 2014

by Thomson Reuters in the April 2014 issue of Texas Monthly. He is an attorney for Thompson & Knight LLP in the business litigation section.

He was selected for the 2014 Fellow Program of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity.

Amy (Houston) and Christopher B. Oler ’95 published their fourth book in the Molly and the Magic Suitcase illustrated series, Molly Goes to Peru. All books in the series are introductions to culture, focusing on kids, games and activities.

See more about the book at mollyandthemagicsuitcase.com.

1997

Carrie Clogg was among the Forty Under 40 honorees for 2014 named by the Business Record of Des Moines, Iowa.

Carrie is director of philanthropy at Kum & Go, L.C. Brian C. Disque is senior vice president and senior commercial relationship manager for Vantage Bank Texas in McAllen, Texas.

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Jennifer M. Rhodes and Kevin M. Hern announce the birth of their son, Markham Savvas, Dec. 18, 2013.

They live in Ashburn, Va. Their email address is jmrhodes@comcast.net.

ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND 2014 – Members of the Class of 1999 Row 1: Jonathan “Jon” A. Klinginsmith; Megan (Greves) Klinginsmith; Errolyn (Yavorsky) Healy; Lori (Bahleda) Shattuck; Elizabeth “Liz” (English) Eckert; Leonica (Keilman) Parker; Melissa (Carter) Cook; Vivian (Caro) Cook. Row 2: John H. Bankhurst; Kimberly “Kim” (Paradise) Ridder; Elizabeth “Beth” L. Martin Yates; Amber L. Ewing; Travis C. Rothrock; Joseph “Joe” M. Cheshire; Christina “Chris” (Adams) Farmer; Shanon (Dugan) Vollmer.

Row 3: Cheryl A. Gonzalez; Kara (Quillico) Paris; Emily (Jones) Knuth; Rebecca (McConnell) Cunningham; Ryan J. Danks; Jeffrey “Jeff” D. Mohl; Patricia (Guagliardo) Mohl; Catherine (Lux) Fry; Lynn M. Miller.

1998

Beth Felker Jones is author of God the Spirit: Introducing Pneumatology in Wesleyan and Ecumenical Perspective. Beth is associate professor of theology at Wheaton College.

1999

Amy (Ahlemeyer) and Patrick M. Broadbridge ’92 are two of the owners and directors of Camp Deerhorn, a summer camp for boys in Rhinelander, Wis. 2014 is the 85th anniversary of the camp. Amy and Patrick live in Middleton, Wis., in the winter with their two children, Ryder, 7, and Rowan, 5. Amy’s email is address is amy@deerhorn.com. Patrick’s email address is pbb@newnorth.net.

Muriel J. Collison was named a 2014 Illinois Rising Star by Illinois Super Lawyers magazine. Muriel is a partner at Collison Law Offices, Ltd., along with her father, Edgar K. Collison III ’70. Muriel’s email address is mcollison@collisonltd.com.

Members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon celebrating a reunion in Cincinnati. Those attending included Ryan C. McGuffey, Andrew M. Cullison, Brendan P. Rodman, John J. Park, Jonathan W. Kling, Timothy H. Spruce, James A. Carrick ’98 and Jonathan R. Laing.

Anna (Eidson) and Ryan C. Palmer announce the birth of their son, Charles Allan, Jan. 3, 2014. Charles joins sisters Caroline, 6, and Audrey, 3.

John Georgy is vice president and partner at Dorion-Gray Retirement Planning, Inc. John is board president of Habitat Humanity of McHenry County (Ill.) and a committee member of Big Brothers Big Sisters. He and his wife, Abby, have three children.

Rhonda R. Long is an associate with Dickinson Wright PLLC. She is practicing out of the firm’s Las Vegas office.

Jennifer K. Nielsen ’02 and Benjamin D. Kane wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Andrew J. Tangel ’03, Trisha J. Starner ’03, Alyssa M. Hackett ’02, Jennifer Watts Barrie ’03, Sean M. Barrie ’03, Michael J. Diekhoff ’02, Kari B. Koeper ’02, Matthew T. Cahill ’05, Molly V. Young ’04, Jennifer Crum Balmos ’01, Jane H. Bankhurst ’02, Brooke Barbee Kallenbaugh ’03, Jessica Schaab Egloff ’03, Kathryn Rudolph Diekhoff ’03, Heidi Goecker Cahill ’05, R. Brandon Sokol ’04, Eric D. Aasen ’02, Meredith Mulvey Truitt ’02 and Ryan S. Truitt ’03.

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JUAN M. PEDROZA JR. ’03 is recipient of a 2014 Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship. Juan is working toward a Ph.D. degree in sociology at Stanford University. He will use the award to spend the next three years studying the intersecting fields of social inequality and immigration.

For the last two years, Juan has been a graduate fellow at the Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity and a researcher at Stanford Center on Poverty and Inequality. He is also a researcher at the Urban Institute, Washington, D.C.

2000

Jennifer Friant Harris and her husband, Christopher, announce the birth of their daughter, Riley Elizabeth, April 18, 2014. Riley joins brothers William, 6, and Phineas, 3. They live in Fishers, Ind. Jennifer is account executive at Indianapolis Business Journal. Her email address is jharris@ibj.com.

Members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon celebrated a reunion in Cincinnati at the horse races in Keeneland, April 12-14, 2013. At each of their reunions, they honor one of their fraternity brothers who cannot attend due to family, job or other obligations.

At their last reunion they honored James C. Clark. (See photo, page 47.)

Sean J. and Katherine (Sermersheim ’02) Sreniawski announce the birth of their daughter, Olivia Grace, Feb. 4, 2014. Olivia joins brother Jacob, 4, and sister Anna, 2, at their home in Carmel, Ind.

Joseph W. Schoen is director of player personnel for the National Football League’s Miami Dolphins.

Joe has been a member of Miami’s scouting staff the past six seasons.

2001

Brian E. Dixon is assistant professor at Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing. He was among Indianapolis Business Journal’s Forty Under 40.

Ryan C. McGuffey received the Jerome Holtzman Award for Documentary from the Chicago Baseball Museum, January 2014. The award is given to the person(s) who has made the most significant contribution to the preservation of Chicago baseball history and tradition. Ryan and his colleagues were honored for 5 Outs, a documentary about the Chicago Cubs’ 2003 season.

Ryan is coordinating producer for Comcast SportsNet Chicago.

William J. Brooks ’03 and Allison M. Beard wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Aaron J. Hackman ’02, Daniel R. Arnett ’00, J. Logan Mayfield IV ’03, Sean M. Barrie ’03, Jennifer Watts Barrie ’03 and Daniel R. Kelley ’05.

W. Clifford Mull is a partner at Benesch in the business law firm’s Cleveland office.

2002

Jennifer K. Nielsen and Benjamin D. Kane (Monash University) were married, Sept. 14, 2013, in Minneapolis.

They live in Washington, D.C. Jen is associate director of education for the University of Queensland North American office. They met while both were working at the Embassy of Australia in Washington, D.C. Jennifer’s email address is jknielsen@ gmail.com (See photo, page 47.)

Katherine (Sermersheim) and Sean J. Sreniawski ’00 announce the birth of their daughter, Olivia Grace, Feb. 4, 2014. Olivia joins brother Jacob, 4, and sister Anna, 2, at their home in Carmel, Ind. Craig E. Stevenson is associate attorney with Murphy Desmond S.C., in the Madison, Wis., office.

He is practicing in the firm’s business bankruptcy/creditors’ rights, litigation and business groups.

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Justin C. Woodard is president of Woodard Cleaning and Restoration,

ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND 2014 – Members of the Class of 2004 Row 1: Deborah (Bushouse) Thenen; Jessica (Daniel) Moore; Megan (Casey) Glover; Tristan D. Glover; Margaret “Meg” (Held) Christensen; Joseph “AJ” A. Feeney-Ruiz; Carly (Szentesy) Brandenburg; Deborah (Garriott) Rinsch; Kendra (Chaney) Patton; Katie (Findley) Sparks. Row 2: Sonia (Olikara) Brockway; Courtney L. Bennett; Elizabeth “Liz” (Ross) Werner; Allison (Agee) Kane; Allyson “Ally” (Tindall) Simpson; Anne “Annie” M. Reifsnyder; Layne A. Kaufman; James “Blake” B. Thomas; Tyson C.N. Becker; Kady (Clevenger) Becker; Shawn N. Bush; Matthew “Matt” D. Abbott; Scott C. Southard. Row 3: Laurel (Danner) Marley; Ashlee (Nisley) Walsh; Melissa E. Paulen; Daniel “Dan” B. Matuszewski; Colin O’Flaherty; Craig P.S. Snyder; David M. Trogden; Melissa (Marzella) McDonald; Erin M. Miller; Kelsey A. Milne; Tobias “Toby” J. Butler; Katie (Lewis) Murphy; Jane (Schaadt) Johnson; Cory R. Johnson. Row 4: Brady K. Jones; Kevin C. Rasp; Jonathan “Jon” R. Taylor; Union M. Williams; Blake L. Erdel; Katherine “Kate” (Gehring) Erdel; Bryce A. Skeeters; John A. Wallace; Sarah B. Bennett; Ashley (Boling) Molyneaux; Wesley “Wes” J. Molyneaux; Robert “Brandon” B. Sokol. Row 5: Georgianne (Siepka) Mastison; Kelly (Patterson) Stetler; Arthur “Art” D. Fisher Jr.; Matthew “Matt” J. Kleymeyer; David V. Blackburn II; Michael S. Bergerson Jr.; Katherine M. Nicolson; Nicholas B. Howell.

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Tina Flispart Ahlgren ’05

a residential and commercial carpet cleaner and disaster restoration business.

2003

Bethany Bailey Abercrombie is a calculus teacher at South Oldham High School in Crestwood, Ky. She received a 2014 ExCEL (Excellence in Classroom and Educational Leadership) Award.

William J. Brooks and Allison M. Beard were married, June 1, 2013, in Bloomington, Ind. They live in Indianapolis. Will’s email address is wjbrooks22@gmail.com. (See photo.)

Dana Ferguson Haggenjos is head women’s basketball coach at Franklin College. She assisted DePauw head basketball coach Kris Huffman for 10 years.

2004

Jason E. Becker and Nicole R. Pence ’06 were married March 15, 2014, in Columbus, Ind. DePauw attendees posed for a photograph in front of a “Marvin’s Delivers to PenceBeckerWed” sheet sign.

Marvin’s did deliver GCBs to the wedding reception. Jason is chief operating officer of RICS Software and DyKnow. Nicole is a broadcast journalist with FOX 59. They live in Indianapolis. Jason’s email address is jedwardbecker@gmail.com. Nicole’s email address is nicolepencebecker@ gmail.com. (See photo.)

Victoria “Tory” Klaubo Patrick is vice president of Uproar PR Chicago office.

Tory is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Chicago office.

Michael W. Langellier is president and chief executive officer of TechPoint, Indiana’s technology initiative. He was among Indianapolis Business Journal’s Forty Under 40.

Joshua C. Swift and Lorin Rhue were married Feb. 15, 2014, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Joshua’s email address is joshua_c_ swift@yahoo.com. (See photo.)

2005

Tina Flispart Ahlgren is one of four Indianapolis Public Schools teachers named the first recipients of the Hubbard Life-Changing Teacher Award. Each recipient received a $25,000 prize. Tina is a math teacher at Shortridge Magnet

High School for Law and Public Policy in Indianapolis. The teachers were honored at a ceremony hosted by United Way and Allan B. and Kathryn Fortune Hubbard ’74 representing the Hubbard Family Foundation. Kathy is a member of DePauw’s Board of Trustees. (See photo.)

Ashley M. Onoz and Alonzo Wright were married in a 15th century estate in the Tuscan hillside of Italy, Oct. 8, 2013. They live in Las Vegas. Ashley’s email address is ashley.onoz@gmail. com. (See photo.)

Ryan M. Sipe is vice president and general sales manager of Pacific Wine & Spirits of Hawaii. He is based in Honolulu.

Carolyn (Walker) and Andrew B. Cole ’07 announce the birth of their son, Daniel Lucius, and daughter, Diane Margaret, Sept. 10, 2013. They live in Wilmette, Ill. Carolyn’s email address is carriescole@gmail.com. Andrew’s email address is acole84@gmail.com.

Jason E. Becker ’04 and Nicole R. Pence ’06 wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included David B. Becker ’75 (father of the groom), Emily M. Pence ’10 (maid of honor), J. Grayson Becker ’15 (groomsman), Jacqueline K. Pence ’08 (reader), Tristan D. Glover ’04 (best man), Amanda C. Royalty ’06 (bridesmaid), Matthew S. Whipple ’05 (groomsman), Kye T. Hawkins ’06 (usherette), Andrea Speller Kleymeyer ’06 (usherette), Lauren I. Brummett ’06 (usherette), Megan Casey Glover ’04, Lisa Chambers Wallace ’06, Emma A. Pence ’14, Michael J. Seay ’05, Whitney Long Stephens ’06, John C. Stephens ’06, Brian J. Sullivan V ’08, Brian S. Gooch ’06, James “Jay” Redd IV ’08, C. Tory Pavlovich Thornton ’06, Ryan M. Heffernan ’06, Benjamin W. Baenen ’08, Brett A. McGrath ’08, Thomas S. Corbett ’07, Elizabeth Brick Corbett ’08, Jeffrey L. Rhoades ’70, Claire McCullough Rhoades ’12, Sarah McClamroch Sullivan ’08, Sarah Plymate Lofton ’06, Ashley Sewell Odham ’06, Maegan Rooke Waltz ’05, Trent C. Waltz ’05, Matthew J. Kleymeyer ’04, Sara Hedrick Brandstatter ’06, Andrew E. Brandstatter ’07, Rebekah Gebhard Williams ’06, Union M. Williams ’04, Christian Campos ’04, Kyle P. McGrath ’05, Danielle Dravet McGrath ’07, Roger K. McAlister ’75, Scott C. Southard ’04, Laura V. Benjamin ’06 and John A. Wallace ’04.

2006

Jenny Baylor Swisher opened a small group fitness studio in Fishers, Ind., the RevolutionX. Jenny says the studio is a first-of-its-kind specializing in 90-day full body transformation by way of P90X and Insanity (formerly popular DVD programs).

Nicole R. Pence and Jason E. Becker ’04 were married March 15, 2014, in Columbus, Ind. DePauw attendees posed for a photograph in front of a “Marvin’s Delivers to PenceBeckerWed” sheet sign. Marvin’s did deliver GCBs to the wedding reception. Nicole is a broadcast journalist with FOX 59. Jason is chief operating officer of RICS Software and DyKnow. They live in Indianapolis. Nicole’s email address is nicolepencebecker@gmail.com. Jason’s email address is jedwardbecker@gmail. com. (See photo.)

Joshua C. Swift ’04 and Lorin Rhue wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included R. Jordan Bohinc ’04, Blake R. Newton ’04, John L. Stanley ’04, Andrew S. Yoder ’04, C. Ross Sandefer ’04, Alexander R. Walsh ’03, David V. Blackburn II ’04, Jack M. Maniscalco ’03, Cory R. Long ’03, Jeffrey A. Jones ’03 and John T. Benton ’03.

2007

Andrew B. and Carolyn (Walker ’05) Cole announce the birth of their son, Daniel Lucius, and daughter, Diane Margaret, Sept. 10, 2013. They live in Wilmette, Ill. Andrew’s email address is acole84@gmail.com. Carolyn’s email address is carriescole@gmail.com.

Ashley M. Onoz ’05 and Alonzo Wright wedding party. Those attending the wedding included Ninos Gewargis ’05 and Moneaka J. Bonham ’04.

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Kathryn G. Denton ’08 and Dustin R. White ’08 wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Adam M. Gilbert ’10, Amanda L. Giddings ’08, Geoffrey N. Palka ’06, Jason A. Hutchison ’08, Kacey L. Inscho ’09, Kelly L. Lowery ’07, Laura McOsker Friedhoff ’08, Laura A. Pearce ’10, Louis A. Pagano Jr. ’08, Matthew J. Frye ’08, Nadia Lustig Frye ’10, Megan J. Morgeson ’09, Shannon L. Trabert ’08, Shawn G. Mc Afee ’06, Steven G. Maijala ’08 and Derek J. Wooten ’09.

Blair McCarthy Atkinson ’07

Taron R. Davis ’08

Kathi Harland Harp earned a Ph. D. degree in sociology from University of Kentucky, May 2013. She is conducting NIH-funded drug abuse research as a postdoctoral fellow in University of Kentucky’s Department of Behavioral Science.

is a postdoctoral researcher at The University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Sam’s email address is sam@ rundtime.com.

Blair McCarthy Atkinson is account executive with MacDougall Biomedical Communications in the Munich, Germany, office. (See photo.)

2008

Courtney M. Hime ’09 and Nick Vurva wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Scott A. Hime ’80, Kacey L. Inscho ’09, Lindsey E. Kinker ’09, Troy A. Montigney ’09, Robin K. Lamkin ’08, Megan N. Sikes ’09, Emily D. Tetrault ’09, Mary Adams Fuller 07, Christine E. DiGangi ’11, Vicky Martin Hime ’81, Cecilia MaronPuntarelli ’78 and Salvatore J. Puntarelli ’78.

Jacqueline P. Smith ’09 and Christian W. Goodrich ’09 wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Julie Houk Goodrich ’73 (mother of the groom), Wendy Ferguson Wright ’73, R. Matthew Neff ’77, Brandon K. Burriss ’09, Nancy Matthei Garrigus ’72, Lee Loving Neff ’78, Cynthia Halter Oberlin ’78, Carrie Loving DeVilbiss ’77, John R. Anthony ’09, Mary-Therese Schmidt Barkhausen ’09, Katherine E. Rappaport ’09, Laura Ferguson Flynn ’09, Brynne Peters Pearson ’09, Kate Pohl Lane ’09, Laura R. Suchy ’08, Michael R. Murphy ’08, Brian W. Welch ’73, Jack T. Oberlin ’78, Andrea Speller Kleymeyer ’06, Drew D. DeVilbiss ’09, David S. Barkhausen ’10, Heidi E. Goltermann ’09, Jillian M. Irvin ’09, Lesley A. Server ’09, Alexandra L. Neff ’09, William D. Radler ’09, John W. Timothy Jr. ’73, Marilyn Shultz Evans ’73, Matthew J. Kleymeyer ’04, Patrick M. Lane ’09, Kristen Ellis Hoeppner ’09, Marc D. Hoeppner ’09, David C. Houk ’70 (uncle of the groom), Anna S. Whitelaw ’09 and Kolin F. Atkin ’11.

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Carrie A. Birge is director of the Johnson County Museum of History in Franklin, Ind. The museum is a nonprofit, educational institution that preserves and promotes the material culture of the region.

Adam M. Bodony is artistic director of the Bloomington (Ind.) Symphony Orchestra. He received a master’s degree in trombone performance from Indiana University. In 2013 Adam was awarded the Beckman Emerging Artist Award given by the Arts Council of Indianapolis for his exceptional talent and promise in the music field.

Taron R. Davis graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

He began his residency in pediatrics/ physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, June 2014. (See photo.)

Kathryn G. Denton and Dustin R. White were married in Flossmoor, Ill., Aug. 10, 2013. Katie’s email address is kathryndenton@gmail.com.

(See photo.)

Samuel S. Rund earned a Ph.D. degree in biology from University of Notre Dame, January 2014. He

2009

Michael A. Akinbola is a sports certified specialist in physical therapy for Premier Physical Therapy and Sports Performance in the Philadelphia area.

Christopher A. Burton directed Garfield Shakespeare Company’s spring production of Antigone at the Garfield Park Arts Center in Indianapolis. Chris also directed the Garfield Shakespeare Company’s fall 2013 presentation of The Tempest.

Courtney M. Hime and Nick Vurva (Indiana University) were married April 5, 2014, in Indianapolis.

Courtney is implementation analyst for Experian. Nick is project manager for the NCAA. (See photo.)

Alex T. Krouse is an associate at Krieg DeVault LLP and member of the health care and business practice groups. He is co-author of The Compliance Officer’s Handbook (Third Edition).

Carolyn E. Mueller has written her second children’s book, Lily, a True Story of Courage & the Joplin Tornado.

The book is based in Joplin, Mo., where a tornado destroyed much of the town, May 2011. Carolyn is a carnivore keeper at Saint Louis Zoo. Benjamin D. Purvis is head boy’s soccer coach at Indiana’s Shelbyville High School. Ben is also manager of an Edward Jones Investments firm in Shelbyville.

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Heather E. Jeffries ’10 and Joseph Boyd M. Scott Reasoner is general manager of the Great Falls Voyagers’ baseball team in Montana.

Jacqueline P. Smith and Christian W. Goodrich were married Aug. 24, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. (See photo.)

2010

Heather E. Jeffries and Joseph Boyd were married March 29, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. Kasey M. Aderhold attended the wedding. Heather and Joseph graduated, May 2014, from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. Heather will begin an obstetrics and gynecology residency at University of Cincinnati in June 2014. Heather’s email address is hjeffrie@uthsc.edu. (See photo.)

2011

Alexander K. Billingsley and Jessica L. Hawkins were married Oct. 5, 2013. Alex and Jesse live in Fishers, Ind. (See photo.)

Michael B. Duffy graduated from Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts with a master’s degree in fine arts in playwriting. He teaches in the writing program at Rutgers.

2012

Kara L. Bischak spent a year teaching seventh graders in India as winner of a Fulbright scholarship two years ago.

She will attend Harvard Law School in the fall. Her email address is kbischak@gmail.com.

Samuel T. Holley-Kline is pursuing a Ph.D. degree in anthropology at Stanford University.

ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND 2014 – Members of the Class of 2009 Row 1: Alexandra L. Neff; Katherine E. Rappaport; Julie E. Theibert; Michael C. Ross; Alex T. Krouse; Daniel H. Hazelrigg; Jacob T. Krouse; Aaron J. Weaver; Troy A. Montigney. Row 2: Jillian M. Irvin; Brandon M. Piper; Leah L. Seigel; Lindsay D. Pavell; Elyse C. Fenneman; Matthew E. Calby; Chloie M. Favinger; David M. Cylkowski; Lauren C. Lefebvre; Andrew “Drew” P. Donovan; Robert “Rob” J. Engel; Lindsay M. Rudolph; Kurt E. White; Darrell “Eddie” E. Felling II. Row 3: Katherine “Katie” A. Veatch; Allyson (Whitworth) Loucks; Linda N. Johnson; Mary-Therese (Schmidt) Barkhausen; Kristen “Kristi” A. Martin; Ann “Annie” (Schunicht) Breitinger; Kristen A. Irgens; Abigail “Abby” E. Rocap; Elizabeth “Beth” A. Lambert; Kathleen “Kate” C. Moran; Siobhan M. Lau; Matthew R. Jennings; Neal T. McKinney. Row 4: Olivia K. Mote; Elizabeth “Betsy” A. Ginther; Jaymi (Edwards) Guy; Robyn W. Jenkins; Jillian M. Strandness; Sarah E. Cancelmo; Caitlin M. Cavanaugh; Jamie L. Resseguie; Liane “Li” K.D.F. Kaplan; Benjamin “Benny” D. Armstrong; Krista N. Hatfield; Annemarie “Annie” C. Alonso. Row 5: Jacquelyn “Jackie” (Smith) Goodrich; Ashley R. Clark; Kate (Pohl) Lane; Jessica K. Dudar; Alexander “Alex” P. Breitinger; Justin T. Bull; Sarah M. Grant; Alex R. Spangler; Daniel L. Harrison; Joy A. Collins; Alison A. Colvin; Amy L. Killigrew; Brittany McCullar.

Claire E. Jagla is recipient of an English Teaching Assistantship from the Fulbright United States Student Program competition. She will spend the 2014-15 academic year teaching English in South Korea.

2014

Anna M. Butz is recipient of an English Teaching Assistantship from the Fulbright United States Student Program competition. She will spend the 2014-15 academic year teaching English in the Republic of Colombia.

Ashley M. Conard is recipient of a Fulbright United States Student Scholarship. She will conduct research and study in Belgium during the 2014-15 academic year.

Jeffrey T. Easterling received a United States Department of State Critical Language Scholarship to study critical needs languages. He will travel to Turkey, summer 2014, where he will spend 7-10 weeks in an intensive Turkish language institute.

Abigail E. Emmert was awarded an English Teaching Assistantship from the Fulbright United States Student Program competition. She will spend the 2014-15 academic year teaching English in Republic of Turkey.

Samuel R. Leist is recipient of an English Teaching Assistantship from the Fulbright United States Student Program competition. Sam will spend the 2014-15 academic year teaching English in Republic of Turkey.

Alexander K. Billingsley ’11 and Jessica L. Hawkins ’11 wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Christine Walker Archer ’11, Avery M. Archer ’11, Kathleen I. Shipley ’11, Emily Kemple Kaster ’11, Brittney Belcher Steele ’11, Robert W. Steele Jr. ’11, Cyril C. Wood ’09, Erin M. Crask ’09, C. O’Neil Broshears IV ’09, Katherine M. Carrico ’10, Caroline E. Baker ’10, Margaret R. Knight ’11, Michael P. Benson ’11, Ian M. Gromer ’09, Lindsay E. Riggs ’10, Quinn M. Carrico ’13, P. Garrett Nickell ’12, Peter J. Meyer ’12, Samuel L. Spahn ’12, Matthew C. Nance ’10, Dylan T. Klossner ’12, Anisha Khanna Yadav ’13, Alexandra M. Ehr ’12, Ronald H. Haduch ’12, Brian G. Banta ’13, Justin Q. Quall ’11, Eleanor F. Scruggs ’11, Allison Little Dull ’12, C. Alan Dull ’11, Benjamin J. Diekhoff ’14, Joseph E. Diekhoff ’11, Allen K. Billingsley ’54, Kent A. Billingsley Jr. ’80, Hugh J. Wallace ’80, Donna Love Wallace ’80 and Robert P. Janowski ’81.

BENJAMIN C. SOLOMON ’10, a freelance multimedia journalist, was winner of third place in the 71st annual Pictures of the Year International Competition. He was honored in the Multimedia Photographer of the Year category. He and other honorees were recognized at Newseum in Washington, D.C., in April.

Ben’s award-winning entry, “The Russia Left Behind,” appeared in The New York Times in October 2013.

Ben is a photographer and videographer. He has traveled to the Middle East, Africa and Russia on assignments.

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DePauw Magazine marks the passing of alumni, faculty, staff and friends of DePauw University. Obituaries in DePauw Magazine do not include memorial gifts.

When reporting deaths, please provide as much information as possible: name of the deceased, class year, fraternity/sorority/ living unit, occupation and DePauw-related activities and relatives.

Newspaper obituaries are very helpful.

Information should be sent to Alumni Records, DePauw University, Charter House, P.O. Box 37, Greencastle, IN 46135-0037. You may also fax us the information at 765-658-4172 or email dmcdermit@depauw.edu.

IN MEMORIAM

1931

Roland C. Matthies, April 3, 2014, of Springfield, Ohio, at the age of 103. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta, Rector Scholar, lifetime member of The Washington C. DePauw Society, philanthropist and former vice president of Wittenberg University.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Schneider Matthies ’37.

1936

R. Earl Morrison, Feb. 22, 2014, in Crystal Lake, Ill., at the age of 100. He was a retired public school social worker. He was preceded in death by his wife.

Elaine Showalter Smith, June 15, 2014, of Sarasota, Fla., at the age of 99. She was a member of Alpha Phi, a lifetime member of The Washington C. DePauw Society and a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Stanford Smith ’36, DePauw trustee from 1969-83; father, John R. Showalter, Class of 1906; mother, Grace Colliver Showalter Class of 1908; and brother, John R. Showalter Jr. ’38. Survivors include a son, Douglas A. Smith ’68; daughterin-law, Phyllis Gilbert Smith ’69; daughters, Barbara E. Smith ’62 and Carol Smith Witherell ’63; granddaughter, Emily Smith Coolidge ’93; grandson-in-law, Andrew P. Coolidge ’93; grandson, Lowell S. Smith ’96; nephew, Eric S. Smith ’72; niece-in-law, Elisa A. Turner ’74; nephew, Stuart Showalter ’68; niece, Susan Showalter Hayden ’78; nephew-in-law, Kris A. Hayden ’78; and great-nephew, Grant S. Smith ’08.

1938

Mary Campbell Merkle, Jan. 17, 2014, in Winona Lake, Ind., at the age of 97. She was a Rector Scholar, nurse and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Merkle ’38, and brother, James W.

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Campbell ’38. Survivors include her sister, Miriam Campbell Senger ’40.

Elizabeth Finch Garver, Feb. 5, 2014, of Grand Rapids, Mich., at the age of 96. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta and librarian. She was preceded in death by her husband.

Dr. Sterling G. Parker, May 20, 2014, of Houston, at the age of 97. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta, Rector Scholar and orthopedic surgeon. He was preceded in death by his wife.

1939

Dr. Robert M. Soule, March 30, 2014, in Augusta, Maine, at the age of 96. He was a member of Men’s Hall Association, Rector Scholar, and cardiology and internal medicine physician. He was preceded in death by his wife. Survivors include his brothers, David E. Soule ’49 and Wesley G. Soule ’43.

1940

Lois Elliott Gill, March 17, 2014, of Little Rock, Ark., at the age of 96. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father, J. Loren Elliott, Class of 1914; mother, Flossie Tippey Elliott, Class of 1916; husband, Charles W. Gill ’48; sister, Doris Elliott Souder ’43; and aunt, Lois Elliott Yarnelle ’20.

1941

Barbara Brooks Copple, April 21, 2014, in San Jose, Calif., at the age of 94. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband; mother, Leola Trueblood Brooks, Class of 1912, and aunt, Mayme Trueblood Whitmer, Class of 1907.

Eunice Brumm Lanzl, Feb. 9, 2014, of Greenville, S.C., at the age of 95.

She was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi, artist and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, George F. Lanzl ’40.

Louise Roberts Slebos, Feb. 21, 2014, of Juno Beach, Fla. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her first and second husbands.

1942

Elizabeth Baxter Sullivan, Feb. 16, 2014, in Citrus Springs, Fla., at the age of 93. She was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi and director of home economics for the Benjamin Company. Survivors include her husband.

Barbara Carson McGrath, May 14, 2014, in Dodgeville, Wis., at the age of 94. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband.

Catherine Cox Stobbart, April 18, 2014, of Wernersville, Pa., at the age of 93. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega, medical social worker and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband.

Patricia Hawley McLaughlin, March 4, 2014, in Islamorada, Fla., at the age of 93. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, homemaker and community volunteer. She was preceded in death by her first husband.

Marion Pfitzner Houk, March 28, 2014, in Vero Beach, Fla., at the age of 92. She was a member of Alpha Phi and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Straub Pfitzner, Class of 1917; husband, Robert E. Houk ’42; and aunt, Marie Straub, Class of 1914. Survivors include her son, David C. Houk ’70; daughter, Julie Houk Goodrich ’73; grandson, Christian W. Goodrich ’09; and granddaughter in-law, Jacqueline Payne Goodrich ’09.

was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, nurse and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband.

1944

Edith Greenleaf Aanderud, April 18, 2014, in Portland, Ore., at the age of 91.

She was a member of Alpha Phi and retired public school teacher. She was preceded in death by her husband; sister, Elizabeth A. Greenleaf ’41; and niece, Nancy Hodshire Dixon ’80.

Survivors include her sisters, Mildred Greenleaf Hodshire ’50 and Marion Greenleaf Smith ’50, and niece, Judith Hodshire Hauck ’81.

Margaret Kleinke Walsh, Jan. 12, 2014, of Indian Head Park, Ill., at the age of 91. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta, executive secretary and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband.

Barbara Lesch McMillin, Jan. 14, 2014, of Montgomery, Ala., at the age of 91. She was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi, teacher, education consultant and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband.

Dr. James W. Weatherholt, Sept.

20, 2013, of Santa Cruz, Calif.

He was a member of Delta Tau Delta, retired physician and clinical associate professor emeritus of Stanford University Medical School.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Howard L. Weatherholt ’50.

Survivors include his wife.

1945

Dorothy Sperry McClellan, Oct. 24, 2013, in Montecito, Calif. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, director of volunteers for Children’s Home Society and homemaker.

Survivors include her husband.

1946

Edward C. Schwartz, March 22, 2014, of Clackamas, Ore., at the age of 93. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega, Rector Scholar and businessman.

Survivors include his wife.

Edwina Halliday Shelby, April 16, 2014, in Rio Rancho, N.M., at the age of 89. She was an insurance agent, business manager and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband.

Elizabeth Shierling Grotberg, March 10, 2014, in Geneva, Ill., at the age of 93. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega and musician. She was preceded in death by her husband.

Mary Hoffman May, May 14, 2014, of Grinnell, Iowa, at the age of 91. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta and homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Alfred J. May ’49.

1943

Phyllis Koenig Kimbel, May 11, 2014, of Tampa, Fla., at the age of 88. She was a member of Alpha Chi

Anne Franklin Wehle, April 8, 2014, of Lloyd Harbor, N.Y., at the age of 93. She

Omega, author, artist, community volunteer and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband.

Survivors include sister, Nancy Koenig Eisenman ’51.

Harriet Wolter Conner, Jan. 22, 2014, in Seymour, Ind., at the age of 89.

She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta, professional dance instructor and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas W. Conner ’44, and brother-in-law, Page B. Glase ’50. Survivors include her sister, Joan Wolter Glase ’49, and daughter, Patricia Conner Gill ’77.

1947

Phyllis Aagaard Berstler, April 28, 2014, of Albuquerque, N.M., at the age of 88.

She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta and co-owner, office manager and bookkeeper for Broadcast Systems Company. She was preceded in death by her husband.

Arthur W. Parry Jr., Feb. 5, 2014, of Fort Wayne, Ind., at the age of 90.

He was a member of Delta Upsilon and businessman. Survivors include his wife.

Eileen Sullivan Emison, Feb. 23, 2014, in Middlebury, Conn. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta, The Washington C. DePauw Society, community volunteer and homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Emison ’47.

Survivors include her sons, James W. Emison ’71 and David L. Emison ’73; granddaughters, Mary Emison Uptain ’98, Elizabeth Emison Cochrane ’00 and Eileen Emison Booth ’01; grandson, David W. Emison ’03; daughter-in-law, M. Kathryn Holmes Emison ’72; grandson-in-law, Aaron E. Booth ’01; and granddaughter-inlaw, Ashley Patton Emison ’05.

1948

Barbara Bell RossShannon, April 14, 2014, in Rockford, Ill., at the age of 88. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi, coowner of Rockford’s first estate sales company and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ross-Shannon ’46, and her mother, Mary Barlow Bell, Class of 1917. Survivors include her son, Bruce Ross-Shannon ’73.

Anita Elsey Gayer, March 28, 2014, in Spring Branch, Texas, at the age of 88. She was a member of Pi Beta

Phi, retired grade-school teacher and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband.

Gordon T. Gray, March 3, 2014, in Indianapolis, at the age of 88. He was a member of Sigma Nu and dentist.

Survivors include his wife; sons, Gordon T. Gray ’70 and Wallace T. Gray ’73; daughter, Elizabeth Gray Goltermann ’80; granddaughter, Heidi E. Goltermann ’09; and sister, Carol Gray Dixon ’56.

Robert Jesberg, April 21, 2014, of Mar Vista, Calif., at the age of 89.

He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi, stock broker and financial consultant.

Dr. William J. Lewis Jr., April 5, 2014, of Kettering, Ohio, at the age of 89. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha, Rector Scholar and physician. Survivors include his wife; daughters, Kathryn Lewis Dierkes ’76, Megan Lewis Haddox ’79 and Jill E. Lewis ’82; son, William J. Lewis III ’74; and granddaughter, Courtney A. Pierce ’07.

Keith S. Minard, Feb. 23, 2014, of Sheridan, Wyo., at the age of 87. He was retired manager of Worldwide Agricultural Tractor Engineering in Waterloo, Idaho.

Emmaline O’Harrow Purviance Henn, Feb. 13, 2014, in Fort Wayne, Ind., at the age of 87. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, community volunteer and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her first husband and sister, L. Ann O’Harrow Tanselle ’45.

Survivors include her husband and daughters, Mary Purviance York ’70 and Margaret Purviance Hedrick ’73.

Lavere C. Rudolph, March 8, 2014, in Bloomington, Ind., at the age of 92. He was a Rector Scholar, Presbyterian minister and university librarian. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ellen Todrank Rudolph ’51. Survivors include his wife.

Nancy Scism Marble, May 18, 2014, of Columbus, Ind., at the age of 87.

She was a member of Alpha Phi and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, William M. Marble ’48. Survivors include her brother, Robert B. Scism ’47.

William H. Sharp, Jan. 31, 2013, of Wyoming, Ohio, at the age of 90. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta and president of an auto agency. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn King Sharp ’49.

Carolyn Swartzbaugh Chenoweth, April 12, 2014, of San Marino, Calif., at the age of 87. She was an elementary school teacher and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband.

Robert C. Weed, Feb. 15, 2014, in Lenexa, Kan., at the age of 89. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta and owner of Weed Insurance Counsel Inc. Survivors include his wife, Marguerite Sipes Weed ’48, and granddaughter, Elaine S. Weed ’11.

1949

Helen Baumgartner La Follette, Feb. 9, 2014, of Mishawaka, Ind., at the age of 91.

She was a kindergarten and music teacher as well as homemaker. She was preceded in death by her first and second husbands.

James M. Chapman, Nov. 19, 2012, in Libertyville, Ill., at the age of 88.

He was owner of Chapman Brothers.

Survivors include his wife.

Joanne Hueber Green, Dec. 27, 2013, of Kirkwood, Mo. She was an insurance broker and homemaker.

Margaret Murray Goodwin, April 29, 2014, in Milwaukee, at the age of 86. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega, retired security manager at Marshall Fields in Schaumburg, Ill., and homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Warren W. Goodwin ’48.

H. Kenneth Reynolds Jr., April 14, 2014, of Belleville, Ill., at the age of 89. He was a member of Sigma Nu and business manager. Survivors include his wife.

William H. Stein, Oct. 25, 2013, of Brecksville, Ohio, at the age of 88, from Alzheimer’s disease. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon and attorney. Survivors include his wife.

Margaret “Beth” Traynor Limuli, April 6, 2014, in Vero Beach, Fla., at the age of 92. She was a member of Alpha Phi and realtor.

1950

Anna Bebb Norman, March 30, 2014, of Muskogee, Okla., at the age of 85.

She was a member of Delta Gamma, florist, co-owner of Bebb Floral Company and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband.

Jo Ann Brown Graham, Jan. 20, 2014, in Newburgh, Ind., at the age of 85. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi, office manager and homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband.

William H. Bruninga, Feb. 7, 2014, of Brentwood, Tenn., at the age of 86.

He had a career in business. He was preceded in death by his wife.

E. Christian Hamilton Jr., Feb. 17, 2014, in Huntersville, N.C., at the age of 86. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta, playwright and lyricist, theatre director, English and theatre teacher, and actor. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward C. Hamilton Sr. ’20; mother, Calita Prichard Hamilton, Class of 1917; and sister, Marcia Hamilton Fiorillo ’47. Survivors include his wife.

Harry E. Katzmann, Jan. 22, 2014, in Ithaca, N.Y., at the age of 85. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha and specialized in personnel management.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Leggitt Katzmann ’52.

Robert J. Ricketts, April 29, 2014, in Encinitas, Calif., at the age of 86.

He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, lifetime member of The Washington C. DePauw Society and retired vice president of National Life Insurance Company. He was preceded in death by his brother, Clyde E. Ricketts Jr. ’50. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Allen Ricketts ’51, and daughter, Elizabeth Ricketts Battey ’75.

Ralph G. Scheu, May 15, 2014, of Chicago, at the age of 85. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta and attorney in private practice. Survivors include his son, Stephen J. Scheu ’76.

Kathryn Schwarz Colten, May 1, 2014, of South Bend, Ind., at the age of 84. She was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi, self-employed consultant, community volunteer and homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerrold L. Colten ’49.

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Survivors include her daughter, Virginia Colten-Bradley ’74.

Barbara Pontius Bowman ’83 and Carol Pontius Taylor ’86.

James R. Troyer, May 4, 2014, in Chapel Hill, N.C., at the age of 85.

He was a member of Delta Chi and Phi Beta Kappa, Rector Scholar, faculty member of North Carolina State University Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, and author.

Survivors include his wife.

James E. Harrah Jr., Dec. 4, 2013, of Louisville, Ky., at the age of 82.

He was a member of Sigma Nu and retired from General Electric.

Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Gerell Harrah ’55.

Paul E. Wagner, Feb. 27, 2014, in Columbus, Ind., at the age of 85.

He was a member of Beta Theta Pi, Rector Scholar, teacher, coach and administrator in Kettering, Ohio Schools. He was preceded in death by his wife.

1951

Barbara Bratton Randolph, March 6, 2014, in Logansport, Ind., at the age of 85.

She was a member of Delta Zeta and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband.

Barbara Riggs Wever, Feb. 28, 2014, in Indianapolis, at the age of 85. She was a member of Delta Gamma and librarian. She was preceded in death by her mother, J. June Crowder Riggs ’24, and husband, Paul B. Wever ’52.

1952

John C. Mull Jr., March 4, 2014, in Lawton, Mich., at the age of 83. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi, attorney and retired senior vice president of Continental Bank of Chicago. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Kaniewski Mull ’52. Survivors include his son, David J. Mull ’79, and daughter, Mindy Mull Bostick ’80.

Thomas L. Stevens, Sept. 14, 2013, of Naples, Fla., at the age of 83. He was a member of Delta Chi and Phi Beta Kappa, Rector Scholar and attorney.

Survivors include his wife.

1953

William M. Clark, April 2, 2014, of Georgetown, Texas, at the age of 82. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta and business executive. Survivors include his wife and son, James M. Clark ’83.

Ralph A. Grinter, March 9, 2014, in Southern Pines, N.C., at the age of 83. He was a member of Delta Upsilon and information systems executive. Survivors include his wife, JoAnne Goff Grinter ’53; daughter, Karen L. Grinter ’79; and nieces,

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Laverne J. Lani, March 27, 2014, in Green Bay, Wis., at the age of 82. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta and marketing administrator for Ingersoll Cutting Tools for 40 years.

Hubert H. Myers, Feb. 2, 2014, of Dallas, at the age of 83. He was a member of Sigma Nu and manufacturing supervisor. Survivors include his wife.

1954

Judith Clow Fucilla, Sept.

22, 2013, in Los Altos, Calif., at the age of 81, of cancer.

She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Ivan S. Fucilla ’53.

1955

Mary Pieters Desmond, May 26, 2014, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., at the age of 80.

She was a member of Alpha Phi and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband.

Nu and retired vice president of Heritage Leasing Investment Company. Survivors include his wife.

Orville E. Hileman Jr., Sept. 4, 2013, of Van Wert, Ohio, at the age of 77.

He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Rector Scholar, teacher and professor at McMaster University in Canada. Survivors include his wife.

Ronald M. Johnson, Jan. 30, 2014, of Plainfield, Ind., at the age of 81.

He was a salesman, businessman and high school teacher. He was preceded in death by his father, Otha L. Johnson ’25. Survivors include his wife and sister, Sandra Johnson Collins ’59.

Karen Meiks Jeffries, April 19, 2013, of Cincinnati, at the age of 77.

She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, homemaker and community volunteer. She was preceded in death by her father, Lyman T. Meiks ’23.

Survivors include her husband.

Thomas L. Peyton, Oct. 9, 2013, of Dyer, Ind., at the age of 77. He was a member of Men’s Hall Association, teacher and coach at Lake Central High School as well as athletic director in St. John, Ind. Survivors include his wife, Carol Bruno Peyton ’58.

1959

Charles A. Vickers, April 9, 2014, of Peoria, Ariz., at the age of 80. He was a member of Men’s Hall Association and public school teacher. Survivors include his wife, Martha Johnson Vickers ’55.

Ronald L. Fox, Jan. 21, 2014, of Indianapolis, at the age of 77. He was a member of Sigma Nu and worked in the sales division of United States Gypsum Corporation.

1957

1960

David M. Stone, May 31, 2014, in Vero Beach, Fla., at the age of 78, following an eight-year battle with cancer. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta, lifetime member of The Washington C. DePauw Society and partner at William Blair & Company. He was a member of DePauw’s Board of Visitors from 1984-87 and a member of DePauw’s Board of Trustees for eight years. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jane Wilson Stone ’57, and sister-in-law, Virginia Wilson Keller ’54. Survivors include his wife and daughter, Carolyn Stone Shafer ’86.

1958

John O. Gruber, March 16, 2014, in San Diego, at the age of 78, from pulmonary disease. He was a member of Sigma

Mary Barr Beebe, Feb. 9, 2014, of Muncie, Ind., at the age of 75. She was a homemaker and teacher’s aide. Survivors include her husband, Warren E Beebe ’55, and daughter, Margaret Beebe Kirby ’88.

Allan E. Medsker, March 1, 2013, of La Vista, Neb., at the age of 74. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon, retired United States Air Force major and retired comptroller at Bellevue College. Survivors include his wife.

Robert W. Ryan, May 3, 2014, of Dallas, at the age of 75, from complications of diabetes and heart disease. He was a member of Sigma Chi and insurance consultant. He was preceded in death by his brother, C. David Ryan ’58. Survivors include his wife, Martha McMahan Ryan ’61.

1961

Ruth Dalbey Berger, Jan. 20, 2014, of Wooster, Ohio, at the age of 74. She was a member of Alpha Phi, homemaker and worked in a research lab at University of Michigan. Survivors include her sisters, Sarah Dalbey Summers ’64 and Margaret Dalbey Hawkins ’70, and brother, Walden E. Dalbey ’66.

Barbara Jacobson, April 9, 2014, of Leonia, N.J., at the age of 74. She was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi and Phi Beta Kappa, and sociology professor at Lehman College.

Survivors include her husband.

Carol A. O’Harra, Jan. 31, 2014, of Traverse City, Mich., at the age of 74.

She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, teacher and homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include her brother, David C. O’Harra ’64; sister, Nancy O’Harra Lohman ’67; and nephews, Eric H. Lohman ’93 and Robert C. Lohman ’94.

1962

Knox D. Divoll, May 16, 2014, of Bellows Falls, Vt., at the age of 73. He was a Rector Scholar and retired owner of Windigo Travel.

Emery J. Spisak Jr., Jan. 9, 2014, in Fort Wayne, Ind., at the age of 73.

He was a member of Sigma Nu and dentist. Survivors include his wife.

1963

Margaret Holman Ross, May 11, 2014, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., at the age of 72. She was an office manager and homemaker.

Survivors include her husband and sister, Jeanne Holman Thomsen ’62.

Richard L. Waldron, Jan. 16, 2014, of Gainesville, Va., at the age of 72, of brain cancer. He was a member of Sigma Chi and worked in sales and management for IBM, Control Data Corporation and Ceridian before retiring from General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems.

Survivors include his wife, Susan Cook Waldron ’64, and daughter, Beth Waldron Armstrong ’94.

1964

William A. Burkhardt III, Feb. 10, 2014, in Wilmington, N.C., at the age of 71. He was a member of Delta Upsilon, professor at University of Washington and financial adviser.

Robert C. Klingensmith, Feb. 13, 2014, of Rochester, Mich., at the age of 71. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi, Rector Scholar and consultant for the California Department of Education. Survivors include his wife and brother, H. Jack Klingensmith ’59.

public school teacher in Chicago. He was preceded in death by his wife.

Susan K. Nelson, Feb. 26, 2014, of Chicago, at the age of 71. She was a member of Alpha Phi, Chicago Tribune reporter, textbook editor and writing teacher.

1969

Richard H. Fitzpatrick, Feb. 6, 2014, of Naperville, Ill., at the age of 67. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi and attorney. Survivors include his wife.

Janice Shoemaker Cripe, Jan. 28, 2014, in The Villages, Fla., at the age of 71. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta, registered nurse and homemaker. Survivors include her husband.

Martin P. Foster, May 13, 2014, in Sunbury, Ohio, at the age of 66. He was co-owner of Dell restaurant.

Survivors include his wife.

1965

Robert W. Lloyd III, April 18, 2014, of Jenkintown, Pa., at the age of 70, of a heart attack.

He was a member of Sigma Chi and pediatric dentist. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Stout Lloyd ’66, and daughter, Gwynn Lloyd Hurshman ’94.

John T. Snively, March 18, 2014, of Fort Wayne, Ind., at the age of 70.

He was a member of Phi Delta Theta and attorney. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Burney Snively ’27. Survivors include his son, G. Scott Snively ’98.

1966

John R. Lusk, Feb. 15, 2014, of Las Vegas, at the age of 71. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta and attorney specializing in taxation and litigation. Survivors include his partner and sister, Jean Lusk Forsythe ’64.

1967

Janet V. Andrews, March 9, 2014, of Overland Park, Kan., at the age of 69. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta and artist with Hallmark for 35 years.

Elizabeth Day Spencer, March 3, 2014, in Libertyville, Ill., at the age of 69. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi and laboratory technician.

John C. Morgan, May 5, 2014, of Chula Vista, Calif., at the age of 69. He had a 39-year career in civil service. Survivors include his wife.

David V. Webb, March 14, 2014, of Schaumburg, Ill, at the age of 70.

He was a member of Delta Chi and

1968

Stephen S. Ross, Feb. 10, 2014, of Seattle, at the age of 68. He was a vocal performer and had a career in sales. Survivors include his wife.

1970

Nola Cox Blye, Feb. 2, 2014, of Philadelphia, Pa., at the age of 67. She retired dean of mathematics and acting provost from Cheyney University in Pennsylvania.

Sally Jefferson Sanft, March 5, 2014, in Phoenixville, Pa., at the age of 66.

She was a member of Delta Zeta, homemaker and author.

Ronald G. LaSelle, March 4, 2014, in Grand Junction, Colo., at the age of 66. He was former proprietor of Golden Cavvy Restaurant in a historic building in downtown Craig, Colo.

1971

James M. Bates Jr., Feb. 27, 2014, in Oklahoma City, at the age of 64. He worked as a research scientist at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center for 34 years.

Survivors include his wife.

T. Jonathan Justice, Jan. 14, 2014, in Logansport, Ind., at the age of 65. He was a member of Men’s Hall Association, architect and master gardener. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert S. Justice ’33.

Survivors include his partner.

Martha Wilson Smith, April 21, 2014, in Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico, at the age of 94. She was a firstand second-grade teacher and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband.

1977

Linda Dunn Ragatz, April 25, 2014, of Los Angeles, at the age of 58. She was a member of Alpha Phi and medical claims representative.

1981

James D. Crist, Feb. 14, 2014, of Morocco, Ind., at the age of 62. He was a teacher and coach.

Anne Stromberg Luedeking, Jan. 1, 2014, in Lake Forest, Ill., at the age of 52.

She was a member of Alpha Phi, lifetime member of The Washington C. DePauw Society, homemaker and community volunteer. Survivors include her husband; sister, Cynthia Stromberg Vander Laan ’85; brother, Jon S. Stromberg ’89; and cousin, Deborah Hackworthy Zellers ’92.

He coached the DePauw University men’s basketball team from 1987-92.

At Indiana University, he helped prepare the 1984 United States men’s Olympic basketball team, which won a gold medal at the Los Angeles games. He also was a coach on Indiana University’s 1987 national championship team. In1992, he became a coach for University of Indianapolis for six seasons. He then went to Indiana State University. In 2003 his 1989-90 DePauw squad was inducted into the DePauw Athletic Hall of Fame. Survivors include his wife and son, Kevin M. Waltman ’95.

1987

Shirley Bill Gamble, Jan. 27, 2014, of Fishers, Ind., at the age of 74. She was a teacher and director of religious education for St. Bernard Catholic Church in Crawfordsville, Ind. Survivors include her husband.

Friends

1996

Donald L. King, Jan. 14, 2014, of Greencastle, Ind., at the age of 78. He was a custodian with the Greencastle School Corporation and DePauw University. He was preceded in death by his wife.

1983

Susan Chase Koerner, May 16, 2014, of Cave Creek, Ariz., at the age of 40. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and sales representative for educational supplies. Survivors include her husband.

2008

Katie A. Brown, May 18, 2014, of Binghamton, N.Y., at the age of 28, of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident.

She was a three-year member of the Binghamton police department.

Marion Field McKenna, Jan. 27, 2014, of Monroe, Ga., at the age of 28.

Faculty

Barbara R. Federman, April 20, 2014, in Moweaqua, Ill., at the age of 83. She was a volleyball coach and professor in the Physical Education Department at DePauw for 20 years. She served as assistant athletic director at DePauw for two years prior to retirement. She owned and operated Barb’s Snack Shop for several years.

Lee H. Potter, Jan. 17, 2014, in Durham, N.C., at the age of 89. He was a professor of English literature and taught at DePauw, University of Virginia and Wake Forest University.

Survivors include his wife.

Annette B. Cook, April 18, 2014, of Greencastle, Ind., at the age of 91.

She worked at the DePauw Hub. She was preceded in death by her husband.

Opal N. Shetler, Feb. 20, 2014, of Greencastle, Ind., at the age of 85.

She had worked at DePauw in the Union Building. She was preceded in death by her first and second husbands.

Marjorie S. Sisson, March 7, 2014, of Greencastle, Ind., at the age of 100.

She worked at Purdue University, taught at West Lafayette Junior High School and served as housemother for Phi Delta Theta at DePauw.

She was preceded in death by her husband.

Betty J. Zeiner, Feb. 15, 2014, of Greencastle, Ind., at the age of 92.

She was a homemaker and had worked at Asbury Towers. She was preceded in death by her husband.

CORRECTION Donald E. Archer ’53 was mistakenly listed as deceased in the obituary for his wife, Janet Carlisle Archer ’53, in the winter 2014 issue of DePauw Magazine. The staff regrets the error.

Royce Waltman, April 7, 2014, in Noblesville, Ind., at the age of 72.

SUMMER 2014 DEPAUW MAGAZINE 55

Graduating seniors, parents, faculty and staff celebrated DePauw Under the Stars during Commencement Weekend.

56 DEPAUW MAGAZINE SUMMER 2014

our donors GEORGE AND SHIRLEY WILLIAMS MAKE A LEGACY GIFT FOR “RIGHT NOW” “We want to invest in ‘right now,’” GEORGE B. ’59 and SHIRLEY L. WILLIAMS say of their recent charitable gift annuity. “It’s a gift and an investment at the same time.”

George, who has a Ph.D. degree in mathematics and was a Rector Scholar, recalls his DePauw time fondly. “A DePauw education serves you well in the changing work environment. It keeps you open enough to recognize there’s more happening than just in your narrow field.”

We would be happy to assist you in building a legacy at DePauw. For more information, contact: DEPAUW UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF LEGACY AND ESTATE PLANNING

Stephen S. Thomas, J.D. Executive Director of Legacy and Estate Planning 300 E. Seminary St., P.O. Box 37 Greencastle, IN 46135-0037 Phone: 765-658-4216 Toll-free: 800-446-5298 stevethomas@depauw.edu depauw.plannedgifts.org

He and Shirley are retired now, and they spend time in scenic maritime Port Townsend, Wash., involved in their church, listening to world-class musicians at a local barn, gardening and volunteering with the American Red Cross. In addition, they are supporting the future of DePauw.

A charitable gift annuity is a simple agreement between you and DePauw. In exchange for your charitable gift, the University agrees to pay you and/or your loved one a fixed annuity for life. Afterward, DePauw will use the remainder for the purpose that you have designated.

Charitable gift annuities provide multiple tax benefits and a guaranteed income for life. More importantly, your generosity helps our students access the DePauw experience.

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