EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
IMPLODING DRUMS AND FLIPPING RUGS
YOU CODE, GIRL!
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A NEW VIEW
Reimagining “University” As I write this, cars and vans from every direction are making their way to campus. In about two hours, they will pull up in front of Burritt, Joy and other residence halls. Students and their families will disembark and begin to unload all the personal belongings that make a dorm room “home.” Today is move-in day for freshmen, the Class of 2021. If our freshmen reflect national trends, about 85 percent of them see college as the path to better jobs, and six out of ten have chosen Greenville University for its ability to help them realize that vision. Historically, Greenville University has performed well at helping students transition from college to career. Recent graduates who quickly landed jobs in their fields of study say the multiple internships and experiential learning opportunities they embraced as students gave them confidence in the workplace. Some say hands-on experience with advanced lab and studio equipment made them valuable employees; others say group projects honed critical teamwork skills, and broad experiences outside of their majors helped them develop relationships and practice “people skills.”
ON THE COVER: “Team” invites athletes like these Lady Panther soccer players to see their work on and off the playing field as worship. This fall marks the fifth anniversary of our master’s in coaching program where coaches learn to shape character as they develop skills. THE RECORD (USPS 2292-2000) is published three times a year for alumni and friends of Greenville University by the Office of Development, Greenville University, 315 E. College Ave., Greenville, IL 62246. Phone: (618) 664-6500. Non-profit class postage paid at Greenville, IL 62246. Vol. 108, No. 3 Greenville University online: www.greenville.edu Email: therecord@greenville.edu Send address corrections, correspondence and alumni updates to the Office of Development, 315 E. College Ave., Greenville, IL 62246; or call 618-664-6500; or email alumni@greenville.edu. Vice President for Development Linda Myette ’73 Director of Development Heather Fairbanks
Still, today’s “job-scape” remains challenging. Researchers say about 40 million Americans currently perform jobs that did not exist four years ago. Many of the students who arrive on campus this morning will compete for positions that are unknown entities today. We must think creatively and envision how we can effectively prepare them for what none of us can see. As a people of faith, we have hope; we are familiar in dealing with the unseen.
Director of Major and Planned Gifts Kent Krober ’78 Manager of Corporate and Foundation Relations and Research Jennifer Wilson Office Manager and Donor Services Coordinator Erin Swarm ’10 Database Manager Matthew Young
At Greenville University, we do more than grant credentials that lead to employment. It is place where students come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, where they find inspiration to pursue God’s call, where they identify personal purpose and where they learn to value work as worship. We strive to cultivate a community that welcomes the presence of the risen Christ to fill and equip each one of us for important Kingdom work, no matter our occupations.
Gift Officer Pat Bond ’62 Sr. Advisor to President for Alumni Relations Norm Hall ’87 Coordinator for Alumni Affairs Cyndi Oglesby ’85 Managing Editor Carla Morris ’77
We want this for the students who tote their belongings up stairwells today, just as we want it for the University Pathways students—many from China—who will arrive in October. We want this for our non-residential graduate students and for our degree-completion students who engage in “community” online. Greenville University is more than the means to a first job or promotion to the next. It is a place where experiential Christ-centered learning thrives and Christ-like character takes shape. I am convinced that the workplace needs our graduates; indeed the world needs them.
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Contributing Editor Rachel Heston-Davis ’06 Graphic Designer Pancho Eppard ’00 Photography Pancho Eppard ’00, Abby Modaff ’19, Aaron Phillips ’16 Writers Rachel Heston-Davis ’06, Carla Morris ’77 Our mission: Greenville University empowers students for lives of character and service through a transforming Christ-centered education in the liberal arts, sciences and professional studies. Views and opinions expressed by individuals in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of Greenville University.
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NEW VIEW Reimagining “University”
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 A place where new grads crack the employability code YOU CODE, GIRL! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A construction site where students build skills and confidence IMPLODING DRUMS AND FLIPPING RUGS . . 6 A window into the college experience LONG JUMP, LONG SHOT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 A master’s guide for shaping character while winning games
MORE Testing Tenacity, Rating Resolve . . . . . . . . . 5 Little Lessons on the Prairie . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Hammond Named GM of NBA’s Magic . . . . . 9 Homecoming 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Just Water, Please . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16 Hall of Fame 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
NEWS Campus News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Alumni News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 In Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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HIRED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Helping New Grads Crack the Employability Code By Carla Morris
Five church services with changing themes and speakers, musicians and vocalists of assorted ages and skill levels, dynamics that shift with each gathering—welcome to KJ Roelke’s weekly challenge as director of modern worship at Schweitzer United Methodist Church in Springfield, Missouri. KJ takes the diversity in stride, thanks in part to the skills and experiences he acquired in college. A 2015 graduate, KJ calls the generous hands-on learning he received in worship arts at Greenville University “wildly important” to his role at Schweitzer. One example in particular stands out. During college, KJ toured with Pursuit, the University’s worship band. Initially, the group’s summer-long hopscotch from church camp to church camp posed a challenge. It was hard for KJ to release the powerful climactic worship from the final service of one camp before embracing a lighter “first day” dynamic at the next. Repeatedly, he was back at square one, introducing the same music to new campers in new settings. Didn’t he just do this?
By summer’s end, KJ learned how to engineer an “emotional reset” between camps. He practices that skill today as he serves a diverse and vibrant congregation seeking to bring a new song to the Lord. KJ has learned to take nothing for granted about how God works between services. “Doing what it takes to bring the right type of energy to each service is something I use weekly.” Dean of Admissions Karl Hatton sees a welcome audience for stories like KJ’s in the high school students and parents who visit Greenville University’s campus. Such narratives show how the undergraduate experience can help students crack the employability code. Hatton’s frequent conversations with prospective students reveal that employability remains a top concern: “They want to know, one, ‘will I develop the skills I need to be successful,’ and then, ‘can I get a job in that career?’ I think that’s where Greenville University wins; we give students real life experiences.”
As a student, KJ received five different donor-funded scholarships. Thank you for giving.
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WHAT HANDS-ON LEARNING
BOOSTED YOUR READINESS FOR THE WORKPLACE?
WORSHIP ARTS KJ Roelke ’15, Director of Modern Worship • Multiple internships • Studio work including recording technologies • A project, Dorm Room Worship-EP, where I adapted big band arrangements for small groups
MARKETING Michelle Biernbaum ’17, Marketing & Sales Coordinator • Creating marketing campaigns • Use of metrics to drive decisions • Participating in networking events
CHEMISTRY Josh Morgan ’15, Manufacturing Suite Coordinator • Experience with a wide array of lab instruments • Internship creating a computer program • Multiple projects that applied critical thinking
SOCIAL WORK Leanna Westerhof ’17, Mental Health Clinician and Graduate Student • Internship at a safe house for victims of human trafficking • Class trip to a juvenile delinquency center
AUDIO ENGINEERING Glenn Owens ’16, Manager of Audio Engineering • Studio recordings • Work at WGRN radio station • Projects that helped me learn how to record any place, any time
HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION Andy Mulholland ’15, Physics Teacher • Assisting in science labs • Extensive observation of classroom teachers • Early placement in student teaching
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATION Lauren Hahn ’17, Kindergarten Teacher • Working at Coach George Barber’s Adapted Sports Olympics Day • Frequent collaboration with classmates and teachers
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{you code, girl!} Experience First Builds Skills, Confidence and a Great Website By Rachel Heston-Davis
Variables, constants, bugs and bytes— learning a new language wasn’t on Natty Hepburn-Beaty’s radar screen when she signed up for a semester-long partnership with a “real-world” business to solve a “realworld” problem. After all, she majored in music business, not web design. But Bob Fry, investment advisor, writer and Experience First business partner, needed to revamp his website Transformation.org, which matches workers with employment opportunities. Guided by faculty sponsor and digital media professor Deloy Cole ’84, Natty’s team embraced the challenge. A sophomore, Natty was the group’s youngest member.
Her age and knowledge gap created pressure that could have spelled disaster, but the Experience First program provided the robust mentoring that guided Natty through the unprecedented challenges. In addition to Cole, Bob Fry came alongside to offer advice, prayer and conversation about dreams and careers. Natty learned several important lessons from her mentors: • VOICE YOUR OPINION. Natty often stayed quiet while her senior team members talked, but her mentors pushed her past this habit. “Bob and Deloy showed me that even though I was younger, it was okay to voice my opinion,” Natty says. • EMBRACE CONFIDENCE. Natty felt selfconscious when speaking or introducing herself, punctuating most sentences with
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TESTING TENACITY, RATING RESOLVE “We want students to be interdisciplinary because we all are interdisciplinary, especially in business.” — Briner School of Business Founding Dean Suzanne Davis on encouraging students to use skills that fall outside of their majors.
“uh” and feeling unsure how to present herself. Bob Fry encouraged her to work on confidence. “If you’re confident, you’re going to stand out,” Natty now says. “You’re going to be bold.” • LEARN, LEARN, LEARN. “I didn’t think that I could code a website,” Natty says, but she learned and contributed to a beautiful product. “Deloy helped me realize that I have all kinds of talents I didn’t even know.” • KNOW YOUR VALUES. Bob Fry’s influence, and the project in general, changed Natty’s perspective on job-hunting. After college, she plans to find a company that aligns with her personal values and fosters strong leadership among workers, two qualities she hadn’t especially prioritized before.
Candidates enter the interview room one after another. They talk about their learning experiences and the skills and value they bring to “team.” After each leaves, the interviewers turn to one another: Did she dress professionally? Did he bring a resume? Did she prepare an “elevator pitch” about her skills? Can he think on his feet when asked unexpected questions? This isn’t a job interview. It’s an enrollment process for a class, Greenville University’s Experience First semester. Spearheaded by the Briner School of Business, Experience First pairs teams of students with real-world business partners who need help with professional projects. The interviewers—faculty from a range of departments—look at academic performance, professional attitude, readiness for teamwork and the student’s desire for hands-on experience. They also look for one vital quality that’s hard to define, something Briner School Founding Dean Suzanne (Allison ’00) Davis calls a “stick-to-it” attitude. “We want students who are creative and resourceful, but also resilient,” Davis says. Prime candidates follow through on their commitments when the going gets tough and evidence qualities that standardized tests don’t capture. Because grades alone can’t fully predict student success, faculty crafted a model that takes professionalism, resourcefulness and determination into account. Currently, the Briner School uses the model only to evaluate Experience First applicants. Davis hopes it will someday provide criteria for awarding targeted scholarships as well. In the meantime, faculty will continue to monitor the enrollment procedures they use for Experience First, including the effectiveness of their unique assessment. Helping students succeed is at the heart of their work.
By pairing students with business leaders for work on real-world projects, Experience First opens doors to a new type of college mentoring—mentoring that can transform a timid music business student into a confident contributor with multifaceted skills. Give the gift of experience. Become an Experience First business partner. For more information, email Keeli Levart, keeli.levart@greenville.edu.
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Youth at FMYC 2017 worshiped with the help of Greenville University’s worship band Pursuit.
IMPLODING
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RUGS Science, Worship and Leading the Band Give High School Students a Taste of College
By Rachel Heston-Davis
High school students peer into a scanning tunneling microscope at images of atoms and startle as a steel drum implodes through the power of chemistry. They administer chemicals to microscopic worms and snap on latex gloves to examine a cadaver in the dissection lab. As the teens rotate through Greenville University’s science labs, they whet their appetites for college-level classes. It’s all part of College Science Day at Greenville University, hosted by the math and science departments. Students from five area high schools attend this annual event that combines hands-on lab work, a faculty-directed display of chemistry experiments, lunch and interaction with university students majoring in the sciences. Director of STEM Programs Darrell Iler ’77 hopes the high schoolers will recognize the unique academic perks of studying science at Greenville, like individual attention from professors and early access to a spread of advanced instrumentation. “We’re really well-equipped with instruments,” he says, adding, “Many of our students begin using the theory and operation of instrumental techniques during freshman year.” Larger schools often reserve use of advanced instruments for graduate students.
Give the gift of camp to a youngster in your life. Call Associate Athletic Director Stephen Groves at 618-664-6848, or email stephen.groves@greenville.edu to learn about camping options. High school students playing the part of crime scene investigators put their lab skills to work under Professor Darrell Iler’s guidance. 6
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Experiences designed especially for high school students help them imagine themselves in college.
LITTLE LESSONS ON THE PRAIRIE
Prospective students sometimes imagine college as “a homework-and-sleep kind of thing,” says Marc Anderson, then assistant director of admissions at Greenville University. They imagine it as a place where they attend class, turn in assignments, lather, rinse and repeat until graduation.
Wide-eyed preschoolers traverse what looks to them like a tunnel—a trail through six-foot-high prairie grass. They reach a clearing carpeted with bison and elk pelts, and their teachers direct them to sit “crisscross applesauce.” The children listen to stories of animals that used to live on the Midwestern prairies and stories of animals that still call this place home. Volunteers pass around soft, clean animal skins for the children to feel.
He wants them to catch a new vision: “We’re going to come to Greenville University and we’re going to grow as people, holistically.”
It’s all part of the White Environmental Education Center’s nature program for young students.
Authentic Worship: Taste and See That It Is Good
Leaders for Life “Leadership skills are life skills,” says Director of Bands Will Fairbanks. He drills this motto into every teen who crosses the threshold of Greenville University’s summer Drum Major and Leadership Camp. The high school drum majors and section leaders who attend this week-long music performance camp practice conducting, learn to read scores and guide fellow students in music and marching. But a closer look reveals a wider-reaching educational agenda. When Fairbanks directs get-to-know-you games on the first day, he models how leaders can learn about their teams. When he gives the group silly and difficult tasks throughout the week, such as flipping the rug they’re standing on without using their hands, he’s teaching group dynamics and problem-solving. When he asks them to practice their conducting skills on himself and Greenville University music students, he’s teaching them that they can lead anyone—including their friends back home—with professionalism.
Also touring manager of the University’s worship bands collectively known as Pursuit, he guides band members to show the spiritual side of University life. They lead worship on campus at chapel and vespers, but they also play at high school camps, retreats and larger events such as the Free Methodist General Conference and the Free Methodist Youth Conference (FMYC). Anderson encourages the musicians to strive for excellent worship sessions and to interact with audience members offstage. In this way, teens experience the authentic spiritual growth that Greenville University produces. “I am a firm believer that those personal connections and relationships mean more to students than any brochure,” Anderson says. He hopes that when teens observe university students creating a meaningful worship experience, they will envision college life as more than just papers and all-nighters.
“We tell them they’re going to be future leaders,” Fairbanks says. He wants campers to grasp the importance of the “personal development” side of education and to understand that they will take these life skills into every future arena of their lives. And, of course, Fairbanks tells them that Greenville University is a great place to train for real-world leadership in any field.
Each year, around 200 students from area public schools and homeschool groups visit the facility, located at the University’s Ayers Field Station four miles north of Greenville. The White Center hosts science activities for preschool, elementary and middle school students. They include bird identification, wetland exploration, rock examination, nature hikes, microscope use and more. The program meets national standards for science education in public schools. PHOTO: DAVID TURNER
High school drum majors practice directing in pairs learn that leadership skills are life skills.
Pursuit plays to high school crowds in different venues throughout the year.
Dr. Bill Ahern, professor emeritus of biology and environmental engineering, heads the program with help from current and emeriti professors, Greenville University education majors, retired public educators and community members. For more information about programs at White Environmental Education Center call 618-664-6525 or email alisa.gunter@greenville.edu. THE RECORD | FALL 2017
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LONG JUMP, LONG SHOT One Loose Cannon, Two Men and a Coaching Legacy By Carla Morris
Push hard out the back. Keep low at first and drive each foot down. Accelerate, raise your head and stand tall. Focus on the turnover of your feet and explode when you push off the board. Long jumper Jarrid Williams ’17 had approached the jump pit countless times before, but never with this new insight about the physics behind gaining distance. Be aggressive. Drive the quad down; be the force; be the cause, not the reaction . . . control, patience and flight. The epiphany came courtesy of Chris Easley ’09, jump coach for the Panther track team. Easley developed Jarrid’s athletic skills in
ways Jarrid never thought possible, and Jarrid repaid Easley with excellent performance. “I was Coach E’s first athlete to jump over seven meters,” he recalls, the first athlete Easley would coach all the way to a national meet. Today, Jarrid is a graduate assistant at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville pursuing a master’s in social work. The runway and sandpit no longer find a place in his daily routine, but Easley’s influence, like the influence of Head Track and Field Coach Brian Patton, stays with him. Jarrid, a self-described long shot for success, marvels at the distances they helped him achieve.
Alumni and friends of the University mean all the world to Jarrid, the grateful recipient of donor-funded scholarships including the MOSAIC Christian Unity Award, the Cooley Endowed Scholarship and the Recognition Award. Thank you for giving.
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“There were a lot of negative influences in my life,” he recalls, recounting a forced move from hurricane-ravaged New Orleans to Atlanta when he was 12, a year’s stay in a hotel and a father who was in and out of the picture. “I was real aggressive,” he says. “I couldn’t control my anger.” The anger accompanied him to Greenville, where he established a reputation as a loose cannon. He remembers thinking at one point, “Somebody’s going to get hurt.” That was when Jarrid requested twice-weekly Bible studies with Patton. Together, they dug into the Book of James with its “tell it like it is” wisdom about the fiery tongue and controlling anger. Later he trusted Easley too, with concerns that transcended track: “How do I grow?” “How do I be a man?” “How can I use words to paint a vivid picture of my experience so others will understand it?” “How can I learn to work with people when we disagree on issues?” Conversations flowed; transformation followed. Jarrid’s story exemplifies the mix of character and skill development that distinguishes Greenville University’s approach to athletics, including its master’s in coaching program. Now in its sixth year, the all-online program helps coaches recruit effectively, manage games, administer programs and shape character as well as performance. A spiritual dimension permeates the curriculum. “We’re trying to get people to think about priorities of coaching so that coaches can stay long term [and] build a legacy that really truly is about building character,” says Doug Faulkner, professor of sport and kinesiology. Participants benefit from the faith aspect, even when districts and policies prevent them from delivering an overtly Christian message, says Professor George Barber. Speaking from 20 years’ experience engaging 1,500 youth each summer in basketball camps, he adds that parents and school administrators also appreciate the approach. “You have to get your master’s if you’re going to advance,” says Barber. “It’s almost the status quo these days . . . If you need to and you want to advance, this is a great place to do it.” To learn more about Greenville University’s master’s in coaching program, contact Shannan Bernico, shannan.bernico@greenville.edu.
HAMMOND NAMED GM OF NBA’S MAGIC The Orlando Magic has named John Hammond ’76 the team’s general manager. Hammond signed a five-year contract with the Magic in May. He brings more than 35 years of coaching and administrative experience to the organization, including expertise in recruiting talent and developing players. Hammond previously served nine years as general manager with the Milwaukee Bucks and was named NBA Executive of the Year for the 2009-10 season. The Bucks reached the NBA playoffs four times during his tenure. Before joining the Bucks, he served seven years as vice president of basketball operations with the Detroit Pistons, who claimed the NBA championship in 2004 under his leadership.
“I know that Greenville can help coaches redefine success and develop a coaching philosophy that includes character, faith, and performance . . . The coach is a highly influential position in our society. It’s time for coaches to receive formal training to gain a full perspective on how to succeed in this demanding profession.” —John Hammond ’76, General Manager, Orlando Magic
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HOMECOMING 2017 OCTOBER 19-22 Don’t miss four days of excitement including a parade, Panther 5K, tailgate lunch, musical performances and more. Visit www.greenville.edu/homecoming to register online or to view the complete weekend schedule. Call (618) 664-7119 or e-mail cyndi.oglesby@greenville.edu with questions.
AFFINITY REUNIONS Did you go on Walkabout, serve as a GCSA officer or represent MOSAIC, BSA or Rapport as a student? Come back for Homecoming 2017. We have a reunion for you!
HOMECOMING 2017 ATHLETIC EVENTS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2017 Football JV v. Alumni – 3 p.m. Women’s Volleyball JV v. Missouri Baptist – 4:30 p.m. Baseball Varsity v. Alumni – 6:30 p.m. Women’s Volleyball Varsity v. Fontbonne – 7 p.m. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2017 Men’s Alumni Soccer – 8:30 a.m. Mixed Doubles, GU Tennis Teams and Alumni – 9 a.m.
Women’s Volleyball JV v. Alumni – 9 a.m. Women’s Alumni Soccer – 11 a.m. Women’s Basketball Varsity v. Alumni – 11 a.m. Football v. Westminster – 1 p.m. Men’s Soccer v. Spalding – 2 p.m. Women’s Soccer v. Spalding – 4 p.m. Men’s Basketball Varsity v. Alumni– 7:30 p.m.
LOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION ONLINE: www.greenville.edu/homecoming
50 YEARS! CELEBRATES
OCT. 21, 2017 | HOGUE LAWN 7 a.m.
Registration for all races opens
8 a.m.
Children’s Fun Run (ages 7 and younger)
8:15 a.m. College Avenue Dash
(ages 8-12)
8:30 a.m. Panther 5K
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ALUMNI AWARDEES | CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2017 ALUMNI AWARDEES The Greenville University Alumni Association is pleased to announce the winners of its 2017 Alumni Awards. Our community will honor these recipients during Homecoming Chapel.
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS Dr. Paul Heath ’72
LOYALTY AWARDEES
James ’59 and Susan ’86 Claussen
OUTSTANDING YOUNG ALUMNA Sarah (Coleman ’06) Toth
Selection for alumni awards is based on a formal nomination and review process. For more information about nominating alumni for the 2018 awards, contact Cyndi Oglesby at 618-664-7119 or cyndi.oglesby@greenville.edu.
Wounded Warrior Dogs Guest Artist Exhibition, October 21-November 21 Exquisite allegories in wood by master wood sculptor James Mellick ‘69 Winner of the $200,000 ArtPrize 2016 People’s Choice Award
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HOGUE TOWER STIRS MEMORIES Construction projects throughout campus kicked into high gear following Commencement in May, including the construction of Hogue Memorial Tower. Entirely donor-funded, the tower honors Wilson T. Hogue, Greenville University’s first president. Its features recall memories of Hogue Hall for alumni like Greenville University trustee Dave Colgan ’64. Colgan remembers living next to the third-floor catwalk that connected Hogue to Marston Hall and playing ping-pong in Hogue’s tower. He cherishes the moment in President Glenn Richardson’s first-floor office when Richardson revealed that Colgan had received the Broadhurst Ministerial Scholarship. The award ultimately covered three years of Colgan’s study. “That was the only way I could have stayed in school and graduated,” he recalls. “I owe a great debt of gratitude for the wonderful four years I enjoyed in my college experience.”
BOARD OF TRUSTEE TRANSITIONS Transitions on the Board of Trustees this fall include the departure of longtime board member Craig Tidball ’76 and Jeffrey Johnson. New members include Venessa Brown ’83, Hugo Perez, Victor Shepherd, Ben Tolly MA ’13 and Dennis Spencer ’75. Brown is associate chancellor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She holds a doctorate in social work from Clark Atlanta University. Perez, managing director of Idea Booth, a creative think tank that specializes in building brands, is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and Northwestern University Graduate School. A prolific author, Shepherd teaches at Tyndale University College and Seminary and serves as adjunct professor of theology at Toronto School of Theology (University of Toronto). He holds a doctorate from Emmanuel College, University of Toronto. Tolly is superintendent of the Gateway Conference of the Free Methodist Church. He has over 20 years of pastoral experience and currently oversees 24 congregations. Spencer, Greenville University’s 2013 Distinguished Alumnus, is executive vice president for Lagardere Unlimited, Media, Events and Collegiate. The global sports and news media agency manages broadcasting rights in sporting events.
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THE IMCOMPARABLE GIFT OF EXPERIENCE: DONORS FUEL STUDENT RESEARCH Student researchers examined robotics, well water and kava as part of Greenville University’s most recent Summer Research Experience, while others investigated hyperentangled photons and hyperbolic geometry. This marked the eighth summer of the unique program that provides opportunities for students to work closely with professors and gain valuable experience with advanced instrumentation. Students will present their work on Homecoming weekend, October 19-22. Summer science research is fully donor-funded. On behalf of our student researchers and their professors, thank you for giving.
ANNUAL FUND RECEIVES NEW NAME
NEW ATHLETICS LOGO UNVEILED
With the change in name from Greenville College to Greenville University comes a change in name for its annual fund as well. The University has retired the name “Fund For Educational Excellence” and replaced it with “The Greenville University Fund.” Faithful Financial Champions will continue to work through the Greenville University Fund to provide financial relief to students through institutional scholarships. Last fiscal year, donors swept past the annual fund goal of $886,000 by raising over $1.1M in just 11 months. Thank you for giving.
A formidable forward-facing panther on signs, buildings and street banners greeted students as they returned to campus this fall. The athletic logo claims prominent spots throughout the John Strahl Athletic Complex and on the newly-refinished floor in H. J. Long Gymnasium. Illuminating the logo in the gym are energy-saving LED lights. LED lights also brighten Crum Recreation Center and exterior walkways throughout campus.
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{CAMPUS NEWS} GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY WELCOMES NEW FACULTY Back row from l to r: Steve Cook, music industry; Dr. David Anderson, business management; Dr. Han Shi, business management; Dr. Vlad Ivashyn, physics and engineering; Michael Laughlin ’99 (PhD candidate), criminal justice; Dr. Ryan Loucks, business management; Gregg Marcello (PhD candidate), biology. Front row: Dr. Grace Choi, music; Hannah (DeLoche ’10) Shanks, social work; Robin Anderson (PhD candidate), mathematics; Laura Schaub, education; Aubrey Taylor McClain (PhD candidate), philosophy and theology; Carrie (Wickersham ’99) Ackerman, social work; Joshua Zink ’10; library services. Not pictured: Dr. Zach Marshall, English; Dr. Sandy (Somerville ’87) Lang, interim dean of the Briner School of Business
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Pray for Greenville University faculty, coaches, staff, students and administrators.
{CAMPUS NEWS } TOP CONFERENCE HONORS FOR BASEBALL The Panthers came from behind in the seventh inning in the SLIAC championship tournament in May to emerge the winners. Shortstop Jesse Getz ’18 earned recognition as tournament MVP after going 9-for-20 over five games in which he hit two home runs, picked up 10 RBIs and scored seven runs.
PANTHER TRACK AND FIELD CLAIMS PAIR OF SLIAC TITLES The men’s track and field team earned its first ever SLIAC championship. The Panthers more than doubled the team points from their closest competitor, finishing with 337 team points. For the Lady Panthers, it came down to the final event of the day, but they edged out Webster University for the 2017 SLIAC title. The Lady Panthers won the championship with 238 team points, slipping past Webster (208) and third-place Westminster College. Lady Panther Chelsea Gilles ’17 left Greenville as one of the most decorated student-athletes in school history, earning Three time All-American Chelsea Gilles SLIAC All-Academic team honors three times and NCAA Academic All-American honors three times. Gilles also qualified for nationals multiple times, where she capped her career as a three-time All-American.
HONORS CONTINUE TO FLOW FOR PANTHER BASKETBALL Following a season of unprecedented wins for men’s and women’s basketball, honors continued to flow. In men’s basketball, the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) honored Greenville University with its 2016-17 Team Excellence Award. To receive the award, a team must hold a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above for the entire season. Greenville University was the only representative from the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference to receive the award this year. In women’s basketball, the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) ranked Greenville University fourth in its Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll. The 2016-17 Lady Panthers achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.641, only .032 of a point behind the winning school.
IN JESUS’ NAME This summer, Greenville University sent 16 students into “the field” to minister in various capacities. Ben Wayman ’02, director of the ministry internship program in the Bastian School of Theology, Philosophy and Ministry, reports that they worked in urban, rural and cross-cultural settings across the United States and internationally. Persons served included those struggling with addictions, homelessness, immigration issues and re-integration after incarceration. Seven of the interns served in local Free Methodist churches. “Internships provide ministry students with critical education that cannot be learned in the classroom,” says Wayman, adding, “Many of our students are so well received that they are hired by the churches at which they interned.” For more information about the internship program, contact ben.wayman@greenville.edu.
PARTNERSHIP FORGED Greenville University has partnered with the Overseas Education College of Xiamen University (XMUOEC) to make a “3+1” program available to Chinese students who study abroad at Greenville University. The first three years of the 3+1 program include Greenville University’s unique University Pathways intensive English language program, followed by its bachelor’s program in business and additional XMUOEC classes online. Each year since 2012, students from China have traveled to Greenville to pursue language studies, four-year degrees and (beginning last year) an intensive one-year master’s in business administration. This one-year master’s constitutes the fourth year of the 3+1 program. Seated at center, Greenville University Vice President for International Affairs Norm Hall ’87 signs the 3+1 partnership agreement in China.
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A dearth of data about water quality in southern Illinois turned into a wealth of hands-on research opportunities for Greenville University students Hannah Frerker ’19 and Jonathon Adams ’18. The students tested water from nine municipal sources and 25 private wells in the Greenville area. They examined levels of bacteria, metals and pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs). While municipal samples showed no signs of bacteria, the samples from private wells told a different story. Sixty-six percent showed signs of coliform bacteria and nearly 30 percent showed signs of E. coli. Unlike municipal water, well water is not regulated. The idea for studying local water flowed from student interest in the well-publicized water crisis in Flint, Michigan. There, water treated with chlorine contributed to the corrosion of lead pipes and the release of lead into drinking water. Curious about local water, the students discovered that little is known about water quality in southern Illinois. This sparked the idea to reduce the data deficit by gathering and testing water themselves.
Hannah and Jonathan visited the environmental engineering group at Virginia Tech, the researchers who gained notoriety for their work in Flint. Using the lab’s advanced instrumentation, they assisted in testing 19 water samples they had carefully prepared and brought along. Eight of the samples exceeded at least one of the EPA’s standards. The team also visited the chemistry labs at Southern Illinois UniversityEdwardsville where they tested samples for pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs), including antibiotics. Antibiotics are commonly added to animal feed to speed the animals’ growth. When the animals defecate, the antibiotics contained in the feces enter the groundwater. The students tested seven samples for PPCPs and found 35 different antibiotics. “We don’t know what the health impact of this is,” says project supervisor Darrell Iler, professor of chemistry and director of STEM programs at Greenville University. “It can’t be good.” Researchers from the Illinois State Water Survey, a division of the Prairie Research Institute of the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, have expressed interest in the students’ work, which will continue this fall.
Hannah Frerker and research partner Jonathan Adams each receive the donor-funded President’s Scholarship. When you fund a scholarship you give the gift of financial relief and confidence. Thank you for giving.
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HALL OF FAME The Tradition Continues
Greenville University is pleased to announce the 2018 class of inductees into its Athletic Hall of Fame. Honorees will receive formal recognition at a dinner in the Armington Center, Saturday, April 21. The public is invited to attend. Tickets are $40 each, and sponsorship opportunities at any amount are also available. The event is solely financed by ticket sales and the generous donations of alumni and friends.
2018 HALL OF FAME HONOREES
Dennis Spencer ’75 Meritorious Service, Sports Administration
John Curry ’80 Athlete, Men’s Track & Field
Ritchie Ware ’91 Athlete, Baseball
Sonya Jones ’96 Athlete, Softball
Christina (Niehaus ’08) Blevins Athlete, Women’s Track & Field
Timothy Daniel ’16 Men’s Basketball
1970 Men’s Cross Country Team
1971-72 Women’s Basketball Team
2018 recipient of the ORDER OF THE ORANGE AND BLACK AWARD
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Dennis Edward Knox ’62 has authored a book, Tell Me The News (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017). This collection of essays explores the trajectory of his life from a small religious community in the U.S. heartland to a larger world of many peoples and languages, a career in international affairs as a CIA officer and professor of history at Boston College. Ed and his wife Claudia live on the coast of Maine. They have five children and 12 grandchildren. In May, the Greenville Chamber of Commerce presented Hugh Siefken ’62 with the 2017 Gerald Turley Award. The award honors outstanding Greenville citizens who serve the community through personal sacrifice, involvement, innovation and leadership. Hugh contributed 31 years to service on the Greenville Planning Commission, including 24 years as chairman. Announcement of the award came shortly after Greenville University’s Department of Engineering and Physics honored Hugh and fellow Professor Emeritus of Physics Harry Tomaschke for more than 60 years of teaching between them. Alumni physicists, engineers and scientists in other fields paid tribute to the pair. ’67 REUNION YEAR October 19-22, 2017
Tim ’67 and Connie (May ’67) Kratzer now live at 15067 S Placita Rancho Verano, Sahuarita, AZ 85629. timothykratzer@hotmail.com.
What’s New With You? Submit your information online at greenville.edu/alumni.
1 The Association of Christian Librarians (ACL) awarded Jane Hopkins ’68 its Lifetime Service Award. The group recognized Jane for her “gentle spirit and servant’s heart” and her skills in planning conferences that engaged, challenged and encouraged members. Longtime director of Greenville University’s Ruby E. Dare Library, Jane implemented the online catalog system that integrated campus library resources with others around the state. “The community aspect of Greenville College has always been a central feature of the way we experience higher education,” she observed, prior to her retirement in 2016. “In many ways the use of networked computers has given us new methods of connecting people together in positive fashions.”
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University of Illinois, she felt God’s call to pastoral ministry in the United Methodist Church. Mary has served in ministry for 14 years. 130 S Walnut St, Maroa, IL, 61756.
1980s Lisa A. Smith ’81 published three piano solo sheets and a piano duet book with Piano Pronto Publishing. She teaches music at The Music Room in St. Louis. Syrinx0813@yahoo.com. 3 Sharon (Barrett ’83) Almon, relationship coach and motivational speaker, released a book titled More Than A Paycheck (Sharon L. Almon, 2017). The book aims to help married couples through turbulent financial times. Sharon and her husband Maurice ’82 have celebrated more than 35 years of marriage. 4 S. Bradley Shaw ’83 is vice president of academic affairs at Northwestern Nazarene University in Nampa, ID. With degrees in English, religion and American literature, Brad taught English at Greenville University beginning in 1991, eventually adding coordinator of new faculty development to his responsibilities.
’77 REUNION YEAR October 19-22, 2017 2 Rev. Mary Alice Cunningham ’79 begins a new appointment at the Maroa United Methodist Church. After completing a bachelor’s degree in music education at Greenville University and a master of science in music from the
Greenville University Vision: We give our work as worship and welcome the presence of the risen Christ to fill us, equip us and send us.
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Shaw also served as interim vice president for academic affairs from 2012 to 2014. Sandy (Noonan ’84) Kelley currently resides at 1006 Westmoreland Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006. ’87 REUNION YEAR October 19-22, 2017
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Kendra (Sanders ’92) Craig is EMA director/health educator with Fayette County. 496 E 2300 Ave, Ramsey, IL 62080. kcraig1970@yahoo.com. ’97 REUNION YEAR October 19-22, 2017
Jim ’97 and Amanda (Hill ’97) Tippey, a son, Elliott David, born July 22, 2016. Jim is assistant professor of cyber security at Montreat College in Montreat, NC. Veronica (Schmidt ’98) Gomez is employed at Hillsborough County Public Schools as a world language and duallanguage instructor. verovero1977@gmail.com.
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Rachael (Cuthbert ’03) Schneider now works in Cheatham County, TN, as an eighth grade ELA teacher. Rolando Betancourt ’06, a son, Daniel José Betancourt Graterol, on August 22, 2017. Rolando is self-employed at Fotografía Sin Rollo. roly@hotmail.com. ’07 REUNION YEAR October 19-22, 2017
Jendy (Styninger ’09) and Nathan Way, a son, Jethan Lucas, on February 10, 2016. Jendy serves as children’s ministry director at Wesley United Methodist Church. Audra (Newby ’10) and Noah Clodfelter, a son, Noah Micah Clodfelter, Jr., on April 25, 2017. He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 20 inches. Kara Denton ’11, MA ’14 and husband Mario Mendez serve as missionaries in Magdalena, Guatemala. They are in the process of making their
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ministry a nonprofit organization. tapestryofloveinguate@gmail.com. 5 Melissa (Kopp ’14) Frandsen now works as a provider data management analyst at Centene Healthcare.
Shelby Harper ’14 is an event technician at Markey’s Rental and Staging in Indianapolis. shelbyharper1991@gmail.com. 6 Jehosuah ’14 and Ali (Potthast ’14) Kuusisto were married June 8, 2017.
Deanna Ward ’14 is a production supervisor at Eaton Corporation. 5 Koehn Rd, St. Marys, OH 45885. Deeward87@yahoo.com. Erik Reed ’15 completed his first school year at the Centralia Recreation Complex as assistant after school program supervisor. The program serves children in grades 4-8 during the school year. He looks forward to serving in the same capacity for the 2017-18 school year. titanicchristian89@gmail.com. Sarah (Adams ’15) and Miles Williams ’15 were married May 13, 2017. Kathryn Kelley ’16 is director of media ministries at King’s Way United Methodist Church. 1831 E Monroe St, Springfield, MO 65802.
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Megan (Elkinton ’00) Williams currently resides at 228 W Elizabeth St, Paris, IL 61944. adoringjoy@gmail.com.
Kristi (Konsor ’03) and Francisco Nieves were married August 29, 2015. Their son, Matthew Ryan, was born March 21, 2015. Kristi was previously employed as a guitar teacher for the Wirth Center for the Performing Arts and served as a charter consultant for Executive Express. She is now a stay-at-home mom. Westchester Apartments, 30 15th Ave N, Apt 2, Waite Park, MN 56387. directmyway@gmail.com.
IN MEMORY Marilynn (McDowell ’44) Oschwald Merrifield, age 93, passed away October 7, 2015, in Kingston, Jamaica, where she served on the mission field. Rev. Leland “Lee” Bowman ’47 of Lockport, NY, died July 10, 2017. He served as parish minister for 50 years. Bonnie (Barber ’48) Tidball, age 92, of Greenville, died June 22, 2017, in Warsaw, IN. Together with husband Associate Professor Emeritus of Management S. Watson Tidball ’49, Bonnie played a vital part in the Greenville University (formerly College) community, serving as a secretary in the athletic and music departments.
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Marjory (Hicks ’50) Clayton of Highland, IL, died April 28, 2017. She directed choir at the Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland for 25 years. She taught junior high school English for 18 years before taking on the role of high school choral director. Marjory retired in 1984. She and her husband later opened Chipwood Acres Tree & Plant Nursery.
for the Department of Defense at the David Taylor Model Basin Naval Ship Research and Development Center. Julian programmed some of the earliest computers. He served faithfully in the Free Methodist Church. Ellen “Lois” (Hedrick ’52) Boldt, age 87, of Myerstown, PA, passed away June 10, 2017. She enjoyed helping in the Airborne Ranger Association and searching for Korean War veterans who qualified for association membership. She loved God and cherished His Word, her family and country. Gene Kamp ’53, age 86, of Greenville, passed away August 21, 2017. A U.S. Army veteran, Gene later served institutions of higher learning in various administrative capacities. He retired to Greenville, where he volunteered at his undergraduate alma mater for over 20 years, directing the honors program, working in alumni relations and— alongside wife Miriam (Banks ’54)— graciously welcoming alumni and friends of the University to social functions on campus.
Mark Hopkins ’50 of Rolla, MO, passed away January 18, 2017. He retired from Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation after 29 years of service. Previously, Mark had coached basketball, football and baseball in Mexico, MO. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Charles “Kelly” Ireland ’50, age 95, of Greenville, passed away June 17, 2017. A U.S. Navy veteran, Kelly served in Europe during World War II. He enjoyed a 25year teaching career that included teaching industrial arts to junior and senior high school students in Greenville. A U.S. Navy veteran, he taught industrial arts in Greenville schools and served nearly 35 years in city government. Kelly received the Greenville College Recognition Award in 1979. Julian Rose ’50, age 91, of Spring Arbor, MI, died May 9, 2017. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. For 35 years, he worked as a mathematician 20
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Ruth (Adams ’62) Mewes, age 78, of Greenville, died July 26, 2017. She taught at various schools in Bond County and enjoyed quilting, baking, painting, reading and sewing. Jerry Bohannon ’63, age 76, of Greenville, passed away May 20, 2017. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he worked over 35 years at the Olin Corporation. Cheryl (Logue ’67) Schrock of Arcola, IL, passed away May 22, 2017. She worked at Farm Bureau Insurance and later at Marion County General Hospital. She was a member of the Arcola Free Methodist Church. Bruce Kline ’68 died August 4, 2017. He was the founder of Bruce E. Kline Psy.D. and Associates and clinical professor at the School of Professional Psychology, Wright State University. Bruce was instrumental in the formation of the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance. He performed with the Dayton Opera Chorus for 28 years and sang in 80 operas. Jerry Fordyce ’69, age 70, passed away August 2, 2017. He was a schoolteacher, who later turned his hobby of landscaping into a career. Roy Hertel ’71 of Hillsboro, IL, passed away May 25, 2017. He taught school and then served as county circuit clerk and as regional administrator of Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. His participation in fraternal and civic organizations included 45 years with the Lions Club.
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Rev. Ronald Goodrich ’62 of Beaumont, CA, died July 14, 2017. A math teacher at the junior and senior high levels, he also served as staff development specialist and principal, eventually teaching computer information systems. Ronald held a doctorate in Christian counseling and ordination with the Conservative Congregational Christian Church.
Rodney Hessenauer ’79, age 57, of Sorento, IL, died July 25, 2017. He held a master of fine arts and worked for the City of Greenville for 19 years. Justin Leighty ’98, age 41, passed away June 27, 2017, from injuries sustained in a farming accident. A resident of Elkhart, IN, he served as editor of Woodall’s Campground Management magazine.
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From left to right: Ezekiel, Scott, Lazarus and Yvi. Scott considers it an honor to have served on staff leadership at his alma mater “and see it work from the inside out.”
“We believe deeply in the unique, faithful educational experience Greenville offers. It is one that transformed each of us in how we
live out our faith in Christ and our hope for the world. We have given every year since we graduated and will continue to give annually.”
—Scott Giffen ’99 and Yvi Martin ’01
When Financial Champions Scott and Yvi wanted to do something extra to ensure Greenville’s excellence for future students, they joined the H. J. Long Society through an irrevocable whole life insurance gift. Champion students today and tomorrow just like Scott and Yvi. To learn more, email Kent Krober at kent.krober@greenville.edu or call 618-978-4259.
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From left to right: Stefan Woods ’18; Nic Gundy ’17; cofounder and owner of Simply Amish Kevin Kauffman; faculty sponsor, Department of Art Chair Jacob Amundson ’01; Angel Galdamez ’18; and Michelle Johnson ’17. Combined, the students are the grateful recipients of ten donor-funded scholarships. Thank you for giving.
When students accepted the challenge from Simply Amish to design a high-end, multi-use piece of furniture inspired by the Tiny House Movement, they knew the stakes were high. “Our work was either going to be a gain to them, or they would lose money,” recalled Stefan Woods. The students honed their communication skills as ideas moved from one person to the next, and from a cardboard model into the “real deal” (pictured above).
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