2013 Spring Challenge Magazine by Newman University

Challenge Alumni Magazine

Spring 2013

reaching new levels

of achievement

Nanotechnology and Newman

Alumni survey results

2011-2012 Annual Report

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On the Cover: Junior Alaina Garret, now studying in Shanghai, China, is one of many Newman University students featured in this issue of Challenge who are reaching new levels of achievement.

Adorers of the Blood of Christ – United States Region Leadership Team Barb Hudock, ASC, Regional Leader Maria Hughes, ASC

Janet McCann, ASC Jan Renz, ASC Francine Schuster, ASC

Newman University Board of Trustees Gerald (Jerry) T. Aaron Rose Therese Bahr, ASC Sheryl Baker Teresa Hall Bartels Rene Steven Brand Noreen M. Carrocci, President Denise Ann Clifford, SL Rev. Frank Coady Kenneth C. Doonan Glenn Dugan ’85 Bart Grelinger, MID, FAAN ’83 Msgr. Robert Hemberger Gerry Killeen ’69 Michael Ludlow, MD ’78 Archie Macias ’74

Tony Madrigal Janet McCann, ASC Jan Renz, ASC Vera Robl Gabrielle Rowe, ASC Larry P. Schumacher Bob Simpson Linda Snook ’77, Chair Anthony Tamburro ‘03, ‘07 Jacqueline Vietti Elaine M. Vitello Rev. Thomas A. Welk Stephen Williamson, MD ’76 Director Emeritus: Thomas M. Ruane, Sr.

Newman University Executive Officers Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. President Michael Austin, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Rhonda Cantrell, M.S. Vice President for Human Resources John Clayton, M.Ed. Dean of Admissions

Mark B. Dresselhaus, M.B.A. Vice President for Finance and Administration Troy Horine Vice President for University Advancement Victor Trilli, M.S.Ed Director of Athletics

National Alumni Board Timothy Belsan ’05 Kevin Blick ’05 Larry Crow Jr. ’06 Sarah (Kriwiel) Cundiff ’86, ’90 Tad Druart ’87, Vice President Patrick Edwards ’07 Jesse Gray ’12 Jennifer Green ’88 Renee (Soukup) Hein, Ph.D. ’02 Dennis Hemken ’73 Ryan Huschka, Ph.D. ’07, Faculty Representative

Luke Knoblauch ’06 Jeffrey Lipp ’88 Michael W. Ludlow ’08, Secretary Nicole (Lee) Manbeck ’06 Diana Rawlings, ASC ’76 Chet Schrader, M.D. ’01 Judith Simon ’66, ’70 Anthony Tamburro ’03, ’07, President Logan Winter ‘13 Student Representative

Dear Alumni and Friends,

I never tire of telling people about the achievements of Newman University students. One reason is that their achievements truly are impressive – especially for a university of our size. A recent newspaper story noted that nine pre-med students from Newman were accepted into medical schools last year, out of about 1,400 total undergraduate students. In contrast, the article noted that another university had six students accepted into medical schools in the same time period – out of more than 12,000 total undergraduates. Also, we learned in March that Newman was named to the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, in recognition of the more than 243,000 hours of service provided by our students in 2012. This makes the fourth time Newman has been named to the national roll. Another reason I enjoy talking about Newman student achievements is that there are so many of them. From student-athletes going to NCAA tournaments to chemistry students exhibiting their work at national conventions to education students producing award-winning videos, Newman students excel in ever-growing numbers each year. Our students’ achievements also come from every academic discipline and every Newman location. In addition to the accomplishments of students from the Wichita campus, students and alumni from our outreach sites in Western Kansas and Colorado Springs are enjoying great personal and professional success. You’ll read more about the work of these and other students in this issue of Challenge, as well as recent activities, upcoming events, and more. As you do, keep in mind that you play an important part in their achievements through your physical, social, economic and spiritual support of this institution. Together, we have a right to be proud. We often see bumper stickers proclaiming “Ask me about my grandchildren!” I’m thinking of having one made that says, “Ask me about my Newman University students!” Thank you for all you do for Newman University – and its high-achieving students. Sincerely,

Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D.

The Newman Code

As a member of the Newman community, I pledge to live in the spirit of critical consciousness by respecting the dignity of every person, honoring both personal and institutional integrity, and striving to embrace all humanity.

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Vol. 49 Issue 2 Challenge Alumni Magazine SPRING 2013

NEWMAN UNIVERSITY President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D.

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Vice President for University Advancement Troy Horine

4 NUAthletics

Director, Alumni Relations Sarah (Kriwiel) Cundiff ’86, ’90

18 NUPerspectives

Director, Communications Kelly Snedden, M.A.

20 NUGiving 22 AlumniNews

Director, Editorial Services Ken Arnold

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Editorial Assistants Peter Abella ‘13 Nick Veith ‘11 Graphic Design Andrea Unrein ’09 Printing Donlevy Lithograph, Inc. Challenge Magazine is published twice a year, in October and April, by the Office of University Advancement, University Relations Department for alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the university. Send address changes to cundiffs@newmanu.edu or Alumni Director, Newman University, 3100 McCormick, Wichita, KS, 67213-2097. Mailing lists are confidential and are not furnished to outside organizations. Newman University is a Catholic university named for John Henry Cardinal Newman and founded by the Adorers of the Blood of Christ for the purpose of empowering graduates to transform society. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 N. LaSalle St. Ste. 2400, Chicago, IL, 60602-2504, 312-263-0456. Newman University does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, handicap, national or ethnic origin. ©2013 Newman University

Check this app

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Family court

Good chemistry

A ‘Healthy Makeover’

‘Our wise, faithful friend’

Samantha Rupp

Contributing Writers Ken Arnold Mitchell Arnold ‘13 Brandon Carlos ‘13 Sarah (Kriwiel) Cundiff ‘86, ‘90 Jason Dewey ‘13 Christian Dye ‘15 Jayden Gregory ‘13 Ryan Huschka, Ph.D. ‘07 Gabrielle Loxterman ‘13 Matthew Royal ‘14 Jordan Saybounkhan ‘14 Ben Wagner ‘14

28 AnnualReport

Dale Stelz

PUBLICATIONS STAFF Editors Ken Arnold Kelly Snedden

17 NUPeople

Unlocking freedom

How small is small?

2011-2012 Annual Report

NewmanNews Rev. Frank Coady and Janet McCann, ASC have joined the Newman University Board of Trustees, effective Feb. 22, 2013. Coady is a pastor at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina, Kan., and a director in the Office of Liturgy, the Office of Deacons, and Lay Ministry Formation at the Diocese of Salina. He received his bachelor’s degree in philosophy from St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, Conn., and an S.T.L. degree in fundamental theology and

an S.T.D. degree in dogmatic theology, both from Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. McCann is a U.S. Region Councilor at the ASC U.S. Region Mission Center in St. Louis, Mo. She previously served for several years as the principal of Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School in East St. Louis. McCann received her bachelor’s degree in education from St. Louis University and her master’s degree in curriculum/instruction from Xavier University in New Orleans, La.

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Rev. Frank Coady, Janet McCann, ASC join the Newman Board of Trustees

Rev. Frank Coady

Janet McCann, ASC

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Donald Bittner is awarded honorary degree at Spring 2013 Commencement

Donald Bittner, M.D. ’77

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Captain Donald Bittner, M.D. ’77 was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa during the Spring 2013 Commencement, May 11, 2013. Bittner was recognized as an outstanding example of the university’s Core Value of Global Perspective. Bittner is a board certified orthopedic surgeon and is considered one of Southern California’s most respected specialists in reconstructive and microvascular surgery of the hand, wrist and elbow. Bittner, who has a long history of service in the U.S. Naval Reserves, volunteered for active duty when he learned of the Navy’s need for C H A L L E N G E

surgeons in Afghanistan and other war zones. As chief medical officer of a large medical battalion of commercial builders in Afghanistan, he performed surgery 10 to 12 hours per day on U.S. soldiers, prisoners and civilians, then traveled by helicopter to monitor crews under his watch throughout the country. Bittner flew a U.S. flag over Kandahar in honor of Newman University. He presented the flag to Newman President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. and the Newman community in 2011, when he received the Spirit of Acuto Transformational Leadership Award.

Bittner recently served as a deputy director at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. He is currently deputy surgeon for the 6th Fleet, U.S. Navy and lives in California. He practices orthopedic surgery, and is associate professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery, Hand at the University of California at Irvine.

NewmanNews New ‘Checklist’ app designed to help prospective students Newman University has joined the fast-growing world of mobile technology by creating a new app designed to help prospective students. The free “NU Checklist” app offers a quick and simple way for interested students and their parents to navigate the university’s application and enrollment process. Newman is one of the few universities with an app tailored toward the admissions process. The app provides a detailed enrollment checklist for high school graduates, transfer students and graduate students. It also provides mobile

access to the university’s online application form. Extras on the app include quick links to the university directory, athletics website, academic programs and outreach locations, as well as the university’s social media channels. Newman Director of Communications Kelly Snedden, whose son was going through the college application process at the time, had the initial idea for the app. Newman IT senior student Sal Niro of New York was hired to help with the project. He took the programming lead on the project and worked with University Relations

staff for eight months to produce the app. The app is designed for the iPhone and iPad, and works best on the Apple iPhone 4 and 5. A version for Android is under way. The app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or by scanning the QR code below.

For more details on this story, visit www.newmanu.edu/checklist-story.

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Newman, Sedgwick County build on success to host second ‘Senior University’ Following up on the success of the first “Senior University” in June 2012, the Newman University School of Social Work is again joining The Aging and Wellness Coalition of Sedgwick County to offer the educational event June 11-13, 2013 on the Newman campus. Senior University is based on nationwide models, and offers three-day workshops on a variety of subjects to seniors. Last year’s event drew 45 people, many of whom said they would return this year with friends, according to Newman Associate Professor of Social Work and co-chair of the event Sue Gardner, Ph.D. “This program offered some wonderful classes last year and we were able to get some great speakers,” Gardner said. “This year we have another exciting

schedule and we expect to receive up to 100 students, which is where we must cap the registration numbers.” Gardner said this year’s classes will include topics such as Oil Fracking, Origami, Egyptology and Zumba. Senior University will also offer three animal programs from the Great Plains Nature Center, Tanganyika Wildlife Park, and the Sedgwick County Zoo, as well as wine tasting and book presentations. For complete information on classes and instructors, visit www.cpaaa.org. Registration is now underway through June 3 for adults 55 and over. The registration cost is $65. Group discounts are also available. Register online at www.cpaaa.org or by calling 316-264-4066, ext. 5591, or 316-942-4291, ext. 2183. w w w. n e w m a n u . e d u | 3

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Gladiator Dash draws 1,200 runners, raises $50,000 for Newman Athletics On June 9, 2012, nearly 1,200 people converged on Sedgwick County Park in Wichita with one goal in mind: Conquer a grueling 5k obstacle course at the first-ever Wichita Gladiator Dash. The Dash, which raised close to $50,000 to support Newman University Athletics and more than $5,200 for the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County, was patterned after Warrior Dashes, extreme obstacle course races staged in many cities across the country. The 5-kilometer race, which was packed with mud crawling, water traversing, and over-and-under obstacles involving hay bales, tires and other materials, tried the strength and endurance of competitors hoping to prove themselves on the field of battle. The event drew more than 1,000 spectators who, along with competitors, filled the park with high energy. “The turnout for the Gladiator Dash was phenomenal,” said event co-director Dan Giroux ‘96, Newman Athletic Club president and partner in the Wichita law firm Prochaska, Giroux & Howell LLC. “We started this with the idea that we would be ecstatic if we could get 300 participants. To get close to 1,200 was beyond our wildest dreams.” Every participant in the Dash successfully completed 4 | N E W M A N

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the event, which featured 12 obstacles over the course of 3.1 miles. Obstacles included the PGH Law Crawl, the Humidor Smoky Forest, the Doonan Trucking Trailer Hop, the Miller Lite Mountain, Spangles’ Mudslide, the Reddi Industries Victory Wall, and the Tiresome Tires obstacle. All participants received Nike Dri-Fit T-shirts and commemorative dog tags. The Gladiator Dash will return to Sedgwick County Park on June 8, 2013. Participants must be 16 or older. Registration for The Dash is now under way at Wichita Genesis Health Clubs or GoRun locations, or online at www.wichitagladiatordash.com. “We are definitely looking forward to a bigger, better event this summer!” Giroux said. See more about the Gladiator Dash at www.newmanu.edu/ gladiator-dash-2013.

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Newman honors the Potter family with court dedication Cross Country teams top Heartland Conference Championship

Mark and Nanette Potter, center left, with daugther Chelsey and son Zechariah, right, and other family and friends at the dedication ceremony.

The Newman University Athletics Department honored the service and support of Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mark Potter and his family by naming the court inside Fugate Gymnasium “The Potter Family Court.” The formal dedication was made Feb. 2. Potter is a 1986 Newman graduate who was on both the basketball and baseball teams during his time as a Jet. After serving in coaching positions at Cheney, Kapaun Mt. Carmel and Wichita South High Schools, Potter was asked to resurrect the men’s basketball program at Newman after an 11-year hiatus. He just completed his 15th season coaching the Jets. Potter and his family – parents Richard and Pat, wife

Nanette, son Zechariah and daughter and 2011 Newman graduate Chelsey – were honored for the strong support and generosity they’ve shown over the years. Mark Potter said he wants the name to symbolize the larger “family” of faculty, staff members and student-athletes of Newman University. The gesture also raised money for athletics facilities and student scholarships. Donors who made a gift of $200 or more received a hand-sized

replica of the court. Co-chairs of the project, Athletics Director Vic Trilli and NU Alumni Board Vice President Tad Druart ’87, estimated a total of $40,000 will be raised. To donate, call the Athletics Office, 316-942-4291, ext. 2118 or email trilliv@newmanu.edu.

Spurred on by a motivational speech by track legend Jim Ryun, Newman runners swept the 2012 Heartland Conference Cross Country Championships, with the men’s team finishing first and the women’s team placing second. The event was hosted by Newman Oct. 20. Ryun spoke to a group of excited runners at a special pre-championship event Oct. 19. The first high school runner to break the 4-minute mile, Ryun is a three-time Olympian, five-time world record holder, Kansas Sports Hall of Famer, and a former U.S. Congressman. Following the Heartland Conference Championships, both the men’s and women’s teams went on to finish 17th out of 33 teams at the NCAA Div. II Regionals.

For more on the Potter Family Court, see the videos at http://newmanjets. com, and www.newmanu.edu/ potter-court.

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NUAthletics Men’s basketball makes first appearance in NCAA tournament the No. 5 seed in the South Central Region. During the season, Newman was ranked in the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Top 25 for the first time, moving as high as No. 14 in the Jets’ five appearances in the poll. The Jets also knocked off No. 2 Washburn University 86-69, which is the highestranked opponent Newman has defeated since joining Division II. For these and other accomplishments, Potter was named the Heartland Conference Coach of the Year. “Being recognized as Coach of the Year is a direct reflection on the players as well as the staff,” Potter said. “It was a great honor to receive, but the award really should go to the team and all the coaches. I’m just proud that every honor received gives Newman more publicity.”

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The Newman University Men’s Basketball Team won its first-ever berth to the Division II Men’s NCAA Tournament. The Jets finished second in the Heartland Conference at 9-5, with an overall 20-7 record that reflected the most wins since Newman joined the NCAA Division II in 2008. Although the Jets lost 81-60 in tournament play to the Midwestern State University Mustangs, the accomplishment of making it to the tourney was still significant. “It was a dream come true,” said Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mark Potter. “To be able to make it to the NCAA tournament was an incredible journey. Nobody can ever take those memories away. It was truly a magical year.” Under Potter, the Jets entered the tournament as

Anthony D’Alessio

Tim Hanson named sports information director Tim Hanson was recently named sports information director at Newman University. Hanson comes to Newman from Fort Hays State University, where he was a graduate assistant in the Sports Information Department. Prior to Fort Hays, Hanson was an intern at Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Mich. Hanson earned a bachelor’s degree in sports management 6 | N E W M A N

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at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, where he assisted and reported for an online campus life magazine and took photos for the school’s website. A native of Greenville, Mich., Hanson is currently working toward a master’s degree in sport administration at Fort Hays. “The position and Newman University were a perfect fit for me, and I’m very glad I have the opportunity to be a part of the

Athletic Department,” Hanson said. He added that “former Newman SIDs have already helped improve the department and bring it to the top,” but he wishes to continue the growth and “to make the Newman Sports Information Department the best in the Heartland Conference.” Hanson is currently revising the look and content of the Newman athletics website. Check out the updated site this summer at www.newmanjets.com.

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Newman University Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2013 and Winter Alumni Sports Reunion 2

6 1. Hall of Fame Class of 2013 inductees were introduced at halftime of a men’s basketball game Feb. 2. For more information on the Hall of Fame Class of 2013, visit news.newmanu. edu/hof2013. For photos visit newmanjets.com. 2. Inductee Chris Clawson, right, with former Newman Baseball Coach and Hall of Famer Paul Sanagorski.

7 3. Men’s Soccer Coach Cliff Brown, with Athletics Director Vic Trilli, left, and former Newman Baseball Coach and Hall of Famer Paul Sanagorski, was honored for 25 years coaching at Newman University. 4. Newman President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. with Dan Giroux ’96, left, and Zack Steven, recipients of the 2013 Thomasine Stoecklein, ASC Spirit Award.

5. Inductee Catrina (Rogers) Wallace ’97 with former Athletics Director and Hall of Famer Diane Leary, SJC. 6. Men’s alumni basketball players at the Feb. 1. Winter Alumni Sports Reunion included, l-r: Cyle Barnwell ‘07; Jeremy Thayer ‘06; Will Hiebert ‘08; Pat Edwards ‘07; Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mark Potter ‘86; Leandre

Peete ‘05; Austin Koehn, Mike Ludlow ‘08; Cole Elliott ‘08, and Bryan Wooten ‘05. 7. Women’s alumni basketball players at the Winter Sports Reunion included, l-r: Tasha Cannon ‘12; Sarah Rowe Keith ‘07; Laura (Koehn) Waterson ‘07; Molly (Deering) Alvarez ‘04; Newman Director of Alumni Relations Sarah (Kriwiel) Cundiff ‘86, ‘90, who

helped organize the event; Sarah Phelan ‘07; Cari (Skinner) Dimercurio ‘05; Hadley Freeman ‘11, and Satoria Bell ‘12.

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Director of the Graduate Program in Theology Father Joe Gile explains a point of interest to students during the trip to Rome.

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Among the many activities during their eight days in Rome, students attended Mass on Pentecost Sunday at the Pantheon (Church S. Maria ad Martyres). At the conclusion of the Mass, thousands of rose petals are dropped from the oculus, or opening at the top of the dome, to signify the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Virgin Mary and the Apostles of Jesus as tongues of fire.

Theology students get first-hand look at historic Catholic sites in Rome In most classes, when a student learns about the history and famous sites of a city, the closest they actually get are the pictures in the textbook.

Students in the Newman University graduate theology program, however, have a unique opportunity to learn about the rich history of Rome and the deep roots of the Catholic Church embedded in the city – and then see first-hand the many places they’ve studied. That opportunity comes in a graduate course called THEO 6713 - Christian Rome, an elective in the graduate program in theology that serves as a capstone experience for the two years of study in the program. Students who take the course learn about many historic sites in early and medieval

Christianity, then travel to Rome to tour the city and see those sites for themselves. The first Rome trip was in Spring 2011. Last spring, Director of the Graduate Program in Theology Father Joe Gile led 18 graduate theology students and family members to see many sacred sites in the Eternal City. Student Beverly Pommier said her favorite part of the trip was being able to attend Mass at the Vatican. “When you are blessed enough to be in the Vatican early in the morning before the crowds arrive, the peace and beauty of the sacred space is almost overwhelming,” she said. Pommier also said she would recommend the class to other students for several reasons. “Obviously, I had a great time and I learned so much about the early Church,” she

said. “The trip also had a positive effect on my spiritual life. I came home instilled with a feeling of connection to the universal Church that I had never really experienced before. It’s wonderful to fall even more in love with the faith you have loved your whole life.” Other highlights for students were visits to the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican museum, and being presented to Pope Benedict XVI at the General Papal Audience at the Vatican. The trip also included day trips to Assisi and Orvieto. During the 2011 trip, the group also visited the ASC Generalate in Rome and the tomb of St. Maria de Mattias. Gile said his favorite part of the Rome trip is the Scavi tour. Scavi is Italian for “excavation,” Gile explained, and the tour takes participants underneath

St. Peter’s Basilica. When architects were making room for the Basilica, they pushed dirt into a pile and then built the church on it. In doing so they preserved a 1st Century city complete with a cemetery. The Scavi tour ends at the tomb of St. Peter – a spot Gile loves to show people. “If it’s their first time there, I want to be standing right next to them when they turn the corner to see the expression on their face,” he said. Gile added that this class is unique because, “Nothing changes or broadens you more than travel. It has a power that cannot be duplicated. This course gives students the opportunity to broaden not only their knowledge, but also their character.”

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Newman students excited for new study abroad programs Newman University has offered study abroad opportunities for

several years. Since establishing a partnership last year with

Newman University in Birmingham, UK, students at Newman in

America also now have the option

of spending a semester in England. In some cases, students may also

design a program to study in other spots around the globe under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Here’s a look at two Newman

students who spent the Fall 2012

semester in Birmingham, another

who is currently there, and another now studying in Shanghai, China.

Rachel Stanley and Raymond Williams were the first students from Newman to study in Birmingham. In addition to immersing themselves in everything English, the pair visited several countries in Europe on weekends and holidays. “Being in different countries puts everything you’ve learned

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into perspective,” Williams said. “I loved that I got to go places you see in movies and read about in history books. Studying abroad was one of the most incredible decisions I’ve ever made. All of the people I met, food I ate, and the things I saw will forever be in my mind.” Stanley, who with Williams created a blog while overseas to document their experiences, noted in one entry that the best part of her experience was making friends. Without them, she wrote, “We would have studied, gone to class, and taken a few trips, but in the end we would have still just felt like Americans out of place and far from home. In such a short time . . . we found friends we could talk to for hours, laugh with in the kitchen, and take adventures with around town.” Rusty Carbaugh, who is currently in Birmingham, described her experience as nothing short of amazing. “I truly feel like I am learning all the time, whether in class (they call it lecture), or out,” she said. Carbaugh also launched a blog. In one entry, she noted that some things she’s learning are of a practical nature, including, “How to cook (kind of)- It’s a necessity here unlike in the states . . . You either

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cook, spend all your money eating out, convince your friends to feed you, or just eat cereal and basically starve.” Another was, “How to use public transport- Bus timetables are uber confusing when all you’ve ever done is drive yourself or be driven by others . . . Trains are completely different altogether and don’t get me started on the metro.” Alaina Garret, who is in Shanghai through July, has been unable as of press time to create a blog because U.S. blogging sites are blocked in China. That hasn’t dampened her enthusiasm about China, though. “Shanghai is an amazing city,” she said. “In the metropolitan area alone there are over 24 million people. The experience has been fantastic. I’m learning to get around the city. The food and public transportation are phenomenal.”

Garret, who is studying Mandarin at Shanghai Normal University, will return to Newman in the fall to start her senior year. A history major with political science and international studies minors, she hopes to eventually study international relations or foreign service in graduate school, then pursue a career in the State Department. “Chinese is in high demand in those career fields, so it seemed like an excellent language to learn,” she said. “Thankfully, even though Newman doesn’t have a study abroad program in China, the school has worked with me and Shanghai Normal so that I could have this amazing opportunity.” Read more about Williams and Stanley’s semester in England on their blog, at http://rachelrayacrossthepond.blogspot.com. To read Carbaugh’s blog, go to http://russellmerlot.blogspot.com. For more information about Newman study abroad programs visit www.newmanu.edu/study-abroad.

Newman students Henning and Dungan go

‘above and beyond’ to help Learning Community Anthony D’Alessio

Newman University students Monica (Hill) Henning and Jamie Dungan did more than just their “duty” last fall when asked to help freshman students in the Newman community. They went “above and beyond” to give the young students all the academic assistance they needed to succeed.

As student facilitators for the Fall 2012 Traditions and Transitions (TNT) class for incoming freshman students, they were, according to Associate Professor of History Kelly McFall, “leaders giving time, energy and care to all the students, going well above their job title.” The TNT course is designed to help traditional freshman students adjust to university life, and provides ways for students to learn the traditions and history of the university. The class gives students opportunities to engage in service projects and assists them in recognizing and obtaining personal goals. Students in McFall’s TNT class also attended classes in World Civilization, taught by McFall, and Oral Communication taught by Professor of Communication and Dean of Adult and Continuing Studies Audrey Hane, making up a “Learning Community.” Studies have shown that this approach helps freshman students by giving them a sense of community and belonging. Henning graduated in December 2012 with a dual history and communication major and a Spanish minor. She said one of the most satisfying things about being a facilitator is “the cooperative effort between Dr. McFall, Jaimie and myself to help bring the freshmen into the Newman community. I find it very rewarding to be able to work so closely with the students on

Jamie Dungan, left, and Monica (hill) Henning

an academic and personal level to help set them up for success, wherever that might be.” Henning’s positive attitude was noticed by Hane, as well. “When I watch her interact with students in the Learning Community, I am struck by the way she deftly guides them to success,” Hane said. “The students clearly feel comfortable seeking her assistance, knowing that she will compassionately and competently help them achieve their goals.” Dungan is a biology major with a history minor and a pre-med focus, who will graduate in Spring 2014. She said being a facilitator means “I have the opportunity to cultivate my teaching and communication skills and see the effect on the students I have had the pleasure to mentor.”

Dungan added that, “The aspect of Newman that I enjoy the most is the level of commitment and care that the faculty invest in the students.” The Learning Community is designed to bring students back each semester, help them succeed, and prepare for future jobs. McFall and Hane said Henning and Dungan’s efforts make this objective possible. As for Henning and Dungan, both have plans to develop their skills beyond facilitators. Henning plans to attend law school in Fall 2013. Dungan’s plans after graduation include medical school followed by practicing medicine in underserved areas.

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Suzie Kucera, left, and Elizabeth Peuchen

Newman students present research findings at national chemistry conference

What started as a research project to meet a science class requirement turned into a trip to one of the largest conferences for chemistry professionals in the nation recently for two Newman University students.

Elizabeth Peuchen and Suzie Kucera were selected to present their findings from a research project entitled “Sweat Analysis of Conditioned Runners” at the American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting April 7-11 in New Orleans, La. The ACS is the world’s largest scientific society with more than 163,000 members worldwide, and one of the world’s leading sources of authoritative scientific information. The project by Peuchen and Kucera, both junior chemistry

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majors, focused on reaction rates, specifically the rates at which electrolytes leave the body through sweat during exercise. Peuchen said she chose the topic because, “I really liked the reaction rates of chemistry and I love to run, so I decided to combine my interests into a research topic.” After attending the Regional American Chemical Society Meeting in Omaha, Neb., last October, Kucera came to Peuchen and offered to help in the research, and brought up the idea of submitting an abstract for the national meeting. The students gathered data from 26 different people, monitoring the percent composition of sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium electrolytes in the subjects’ sweat during C H A L L E N G E

strenuous exercise. From this data, they were able to construct reaction rates for the runners. Once the research and analysis were complete, the students submitted an abstract of the project to the ACS with the help of Assistant Professor of Chemistry Ryan Huschka, Ph.D. Despite Peuchen’s assumption that “there was a very small chance we would actually be selected,” the students learned shortly before Christmas that they had been chosen to present a poster at the event, which was attended by approximately 12,000 chemical professionals. “Liz and Suzy gained very valuable research experience with this project,” said Chair of the Division of Science and Mathematics John Leyba,

Ph.D., who oversaw much of the students’ research and accompanied them to the conference. “It has enabled them to design and carry out a fairly complex set of experiments. In addition, their poster presentation at a national American Chemical Society meeting will serve as a wonderful primer for graduate school and beyond.” To see the poster Peuchen and Kucera presented at the conference and photos from the event, go to http://challenge.newmanu.edu/ chemistrystudents.

Steelman earns elementary school

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in ‘healthy school makeover contest’

Kerri Steelman, far right with student teacher intern Makayla White and Steelman’s Buffalo Jones 3rd grade class. Kerri Steelman

More than 325 Pre-K through 4th grade students at Buffalo Jones Elementary School in Garden City, Kan., will soon be on the path to leading healthier lives, Rolland Studios

thanks to Newman

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Kerri Steelman.

Steelman, a 3rd grade teacher at the school, created a video explaining how the school could improve healthy lifestyles among students for the “Healthy School Makeover Contest,” a nationwide competition for Pre-K-12 schools sponsored by physical education program provider SPARK. Steelman’s video was selected from among more than 200 entries across the nation for the grand prize of $45,000 worth of physical education products and services. “When we were posted as finalists, Mrs. Solis, our building principal, made a school-wide announcement,”

Steelman said. “The sounds of cheering staff and students filled the hallways. I don’t think any of us actually expected to win the competition.” Steelman earned her curriculum and instruction ESOL master of science degree in education in May 2012 taking classes through the Newman University Western Kansas Center. She created the winning video based on a fitness program she developed for Buffalo Jones faculty and staff as a School Enhancement Project required for her building leadership licensure endorsement program, which she will complete this year through the Western Kansas Center. Steelman caught wind of the Healthy School Makeover competition via Buffalo Jones Nurse Patty Aguilara, who regularly sends e-mails to faculty with health and fitness grants and competition opportunities. Steelman thought the contest would be a great extension of her School Enhancement Project. Steelman interviewed school and

community members for the video, and asked school district Instructional Technologist Casey Wise to help edit it. Steelman also credited Makayla White, who worked in Steelman’s classroom as a student intern while pursuing her elementary education licensure at Newman, for allowing Steelman time to pursue the lengthy award application process. The video received the majority of the 129,000 total public votes cast during the contest, bringing the school the $45,000 Healthy School Makeover Grant, which includes physical education and nutrition curricula, equipment packages and training materials from a variety of health-related companies and foundations to help educators promote wellness and healthy habits in Buffalo Jones students. The school will receive the equipment and materials for the 2013-2014 school year. In addition to the Makover grant, Steelman has garnered other awards and honors, including the Crystal Apple Teacher Award, a Garden City Foundation mini-grant and the Healthy Heroes Grant, which was used to support the school’s Fitness Club. Still, Steelman rates the $45,000 Makeover award as among her top achievements. “After the marketing director from SPARK informed us that we had won, we announced the fantastic news to our staff at the Buffalo Jones Winter Holiday Party,” she said. “My colleagues’ shocked expressions followed by massive cheering is a moment that I will never forget.” See the Buffalo Jones video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBQKvHpfiOM. w w w. n e w m a n u . e d u | 1 3

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Cassandra (McCullough) Gerlach, M.D. ‘08 Family Medicine Resident University of Kansas Medical School – Wichita Wichita, Kan.

2000 – 2012 serving as doctors nationwide Newman University has an impressive record of pre-med graduates being accepted into medical schools. Since the year 2000, 92.4 percent of Newman students who applied to medical

schools were accepted. Over the past 10 years, 96 percent were accepted.* This map shows the number of Newman graduates between 2000 and 2012 in each state who are now practicing medicine or continuing their studies in medical schools. Current activity of selected alumni from this time period in various parts of the country are highlighted.

For a complete list of all graduates by state, visit http://challenge. newmanu.edu/doctors-nationwide.

Nicholas Perez, M.D. ‘02 OB/GYN Women’s Health Care of Western Colorado Grand Junction, Colo.

Betsy (Simison) Cammack, M.D. ‘09 Pediatrics Resident University of New Mexico School of Medicine Albuquerque, N.M. * Figures reflect applicants who had a

Sara Ritterling ‘11 Student / Member of Rural Medicine Interest Group University of Kansas School of Medicine – Salina Salina, Kan.

positive recommendation from the Newman University PreMed Committee and re-applied at least once if their initial applications were rejected. Figures include admission to all M.D. and D.O. programs.

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Sujittra Niyakorn, M.D. ‘00 Family Medicine Westchester Medical Group Chesterton, Ind.

Anthony Healy, M.D. ‘02 Family Medicine Associates in Family Care Paola, Kan.

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1 Christopher Baalmann, M.D. ‘07 Radiology Resident University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine Birmingham, Ala.

1 Kristopher Kaufmann, D.O. ‘01 Family Medicine Butterfield Park Medical Center Bolivar, Mo.

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student art

Exhibits by guest artists on the

Newman University campus, especially in the Steckline Gallery, are nothing new. Recently, however, Newman student artists have been given more opportunities to display their works. As a way to gain valuable experience, as well as a requirement for

graduation, senior art students are routinely featured in exhibits

on and off campus. Here’s a look at some recent works by Newman seniors and other students.

1 intaglio process etching print by Landon Schmidt 2 graphic design/illustration by Gloria Esparza

3 Sonny Laracuente ’12 with prints from his Senior Show 4 graphic design book cover by Brittany Loomis 5 graphic design/illustration by Nicole Meyers 6 graphic design packaging by Samantha Rupp

7 Jessica Fleming ’12 featured paintings and ceramics in her Fall 2012 Senior Show

8 ceramic piece by Jessica Fleming ’12 9 photography featured in Jasmine Ware ’12 and Stephanie Fleming ’12 Senior Show

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10 graphic design book cover by Brittany English 11 painting by Sonny Laracuente ’12 photos 3 and 7 by Danielle Wallace; photos 2, 4-6, 8, 10 and 11 by Samantha Rupp; photo 9 by Andrea Unrein; photo 1 courtesy photo

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Former Board of Trustees Chair Douglas Stanley remembered for his professionalism, willingness to help others

Douglas L. Stanley, attorney, community leader, and Newman University Board of Trustees chair, died April 2, 2013, following a battle with cancer. He was 57. Stanley was in his first term as board chair, and had been a board member since 2006. In that time, he provided great leadership and support to the board and the university as a whole, said Newman President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D.

“He always made time for Newman, and offered much support and encouragement, Carrocci said. “We will miss our wise, faithful friend, and we will savor happy memories of a man who modeled a life well-lived.” Stanley received an undergraduate degree in economics from Washburn University in 1981, and a law degree from the University of Kansas in 1984. That same year, he began his career with Foulston Siefkin Law Firm in Wichita, where he rose to become managing partner. His practice focused on employment and labor law. Considered by his peers a brilliant attorney, Stanley received many professional honors. He was also committed to serving his community. In addition to the Newman Board, he was a member of the Board of Trustees of

Exploration Place and the Board of Directors for the Wichita Business Coalition on Health Care. He was a member of the Rotary Club of West Wichita, and the Wichita, the Kansas, and the American Bar Associations. He was also active in the St. Peter’s Catholic Church Building Committee and Church Council, Wichita Legatus Group, and other organizations. He was also devoted to his wife of 34 years, Sheryl, and children, Newman alumni Amanda (Stanley) Marshall ‘08 and Christopher Stanley ‘11, current Newman students Rachel Stanley and Katie (Stanley) Potter, and future student Diana Stanley. As a father, Stanley was very involved in his children’s activities, and with his support all five fulfilled the rank of Eagle Scout and the comparable Girl Scout Gold Award.

Stanley continued to be active on the Newman Board and at Foulston Siefkin until shortly before his death. In newspaper obituaries and articles, he was praised by fellow attorneys and community leaders for his professional knowledge and ability, as well as his work ethic, fairness, trustworthiness, and willingness to help others. “He was a man of great faith, and was devoted to serving his family, his colleagues, his community, the university and many other organizations and individuals,” Carrocci said. “Doug was just one of the finest human beings I’ve ever known.” Memorials have been established in Stanley’s name with the Newman University Facing Forward Campaign, University of Kansas School of Law Endowment Fund, and St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church Building Fund in Schulte.

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Vice President for Finance and Administration Mark Dresselhaus, MBA will retire from Newman University in May after 21 years of service to the university. During his tenure, Dresselhaus has seen the student population grow from 1,618 to more than 3,000. As top financial officer, he has played a significant role in guiding the university toward financial stability. As head of maintenance and facility operations, he has been integral to the construction and oversight of Eck Hall, the De Mattias Fine Arts Center/O’Shaughnessy Hall complex, Beata Hall, Mabee Dining Center, Dugan Library and Campus Center, Founder’s Plaza, Fugate Hall and New Hall, as well as campus beautification and technology development. Dresselhaus was recently named a 2013 “CFO of the Year” by the Wichita Business Journal.

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Nanotechnology comes to Newman University By Ryan Huschka, Ph.D. ’07 Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Over the past decade, nanotechnology has been the “buzzword” in basic, applied, and medical research. Even if you have heard about nanotechnology in the news, you may still ask yourself, “What is nanotechnology?” The National Nanotechnology Initiative funded by the National Science Foundation defines nanotechnology as the manipulation of materials, structures, and devices with at least one dimension sized from 1 to 100 nanometers. So, how small is a nanometer? The prefix “nano” in nanometer is one-billionth the distance of a meter. This is almost too small to comprehend, so a common analogy I use is the following: The size of a nanoparticle to the size of a soccer ball is comparable to the size of a soccer ball to the size of the Earth. Wow, that is small!! 18 |

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The applications of nanotechnology are broad and cover many disciplines of research including materials, medical and electronic devices, biomaterials, and solar energy, just to name a few. Hundreds of clinical trials involving nanotechnology therapies are underway including treatments for cancer and Alzheimer’s. In fact, products that use nanotechnology are already on the market. For example, sunscreen contains titanium dioxide nanoparticles because they are transparent when applied to the skin and absorb the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. Nanotechnology has resulted in water/stain resistant upholstery and clothing, such as “nanopants” (cleverly named). Silver nanoparticles are added to socks because they kill bacteria and eliminate unwanted odors. After graduating from Newman University in 2007, I pursued nanotechnology C H A L L E N G E

research in my graduate studies in chemistry at Rice University under the supervision of Dr. Naomi J. Halas, a leader in nanotechnology research. During those five years, I synthesized gold nanostructures that varied with shape and size, and used these nanoparticles for a variety of biomedical applications, including drug delivery and light-triggered biocatalysis. Gold nanoparticles have a future in medicine because gold is nontoxic and, due to their “nano” size, hundreds to thousands of nanoparticles can enter into a single living cell. In my research I attached either therapeutic molecules or heat-activated enzymes to the surface of the gold nanoparticles. After the nanoparticles entered the living cells, laser light was directed toward the cells. The nanoparticles absorbed the energy from the light, which resulted in the nanoparticles

heating up. The heat would cause either the therapeutic molecule to be released inside the cell or the heat-activated enzyme to begin the biocatalysis reaction. This type of light-triggered therapy was proven to be nontoxic and effective. I am excited that I get to bring my nanotechnology experience back to Newman University and implement it in the chemistry curriculum. In the years to come, nanotechnology will be present in many disciplines Newman students pursue after graduation, so I believe students need to be exposed to nanotechnology both in the classroom and in the laboratory. I even look forward to leading students in nanotechnology research projects in the years to come. See a video of Huschka and his research at www.newmanu.edu/ huschka-nano.

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Susan Crane-Laracuente, Ph.D. Professor of English: Editorial board member of This Rough Magic, the November 2012 issue of which was the featured journal at the online resource guide Teaching College Literature. Bryan Dietrich, Ph.D. Professor of English: The Monstrance. Manitoba: Belfire Press, 2012. Bernadette Fetterolf, Ph.D. Associate Dean of Nursing and Allied Health:

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“Clinical Evaluation – Capturing A Moving Target,” presentation to the 7th Annual Kansas Commission for Nursing Education and Practice Clinical Teaching Institute, Wichita, Kan., July 26, 2012.

Don Hufford, Ph.D. Professor of Education:

Kelly McFall, Ph.D. Associate Professor of History:

“Rollo May, Existentialism, and the Classroom,” Journal of Philosophy and History of Education, Vol. 62, No. 1, Fall 2012.

“Managing Decline: Habsburg CivilMilitary Relations during the First World War,” presentation to the German Studies Association Annual Meeting, Milwaukee Wis., Oct. 6, 2012.

“Teaching to Transcend: Searching for What Might Be,” presentation to the Society of Philosophy and History of Education, St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 27-29, 2012. “The Teacher Rebel: Challenging the What Is,” presentation to the Critical Questions in Education Conference, Springfield, Mo., Oct. 15-16, 2012. “The Moral Implications of Examining a Personal Worldview,” presentation to the Association for Moral Education, San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 8-10, 2012. Gina Marx, Ed.D. Director of Graduate Education Program: “Leadership Coaching For High Performance,” presentation to the Haysville Learning Center, Haysville, Kan., July 16-19, 2012. “Positive Intent & Reflective Feedback,” presentation to Shaner Elementary School staff, Topeka, Kan., Sept. 25, 2012. “Making Difficult Conversations Doable,” presentation to the Nonprofit Chamber of Service, Wichita, Kan., Nov. 8, 2012. “Leadership Coaching For High Performance,” presentation to South Central Kansas Education Service Center, Clearwater, Kan., Nov. 14-15 and 28-29, 2012. “Is Decision Paralysis Taking Over Common Core Implementation?” Learning Forward Kansas online newsletter, December 2012.

Max Frazier, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Education: The Technology Coordinator’s Handbook, Second Edition. Eugene, Ore.: International Society for Technology in Education, 2012.

“The Gift of Coaching,” presentation to the Learning Forward National Conference, Boston, Mass., Dec. 3-5, 2012.

“The Needs of Others: Human Rights, International Organizations and Intervention in Rwanda, 1994,” play test at the First Annual Reacting to the Past Game Design Workshop, Mt. Pleasant, Mich., July 2012.

Associate Professor of Nursing Joan Melzer, M.N. was one of 11 nurses selected nationwide as a volunteer item writer on a development panel of subject matter experts for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination. She was also a member and content expert for the RN Item Writing Panel for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing in Chicago, Ill. Melzer was also appointed Wichita Catholic Diocesan nurse representative to the Catholic Care Center Board of Directors by Bishop Michael O. Jackels, Nov. 1, 2012-2015.

Director of Respiratory Care Program Meg Trumpp, M.E. was inducted as a Fellow of the American Association for Respiratory Care during the AARC’s annual meeting in New Orleans, Nov. 10, 2012. This honor recognizes “those individuals who have made a profound and lasting contribution to the profession of respiratory care and to the AARC.”

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Each year, Newman faculty members publish and present a variety of literary and scholarly works. Here is a sample of recent activity and other achievements. For a complete listing, visit http://challenge.newmanu. edu/spring13-facultypub.

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Faculty activity and achievements

Rosemary Niedens, M.A. Associate Vice President for Academic Services: “Servant Leadership and Personal Mission: Putting the Pieces Together,” presentation to the Nonprofit Chamber of Service, Wichita, Kan., Sept. 13, 2012. Teresa Raehpour, M.A. Director of Interdisciplinary Studies: “Let’s Get Passionate!: Leadership thru Enthusiasm,” presentation to the Nonprofit Chamber of Service, Wichita, Kan., Oct. 11, 2012.

Director of Music Deanne Zogleman received the 2012 Mary Jane Teall Theatre Award for Lead Female in a Musical, Wichita, Kan. She portrayed Eve/Mama Noah in the production of “Children of Eden.”

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Newman University loses great friend in passing of Monsignor Thomas McGread

Monsignor Thomas McGread, a man known throughout the United States for developing and teaching Catholic stewardship as a way of life, died April 1, 2013. He was 84. Born Dec. 5, 1928, in Omagh, County Tyrone, Ireland, McGread studied for the priesthood at All Hallows College, Dublin, Ireland, where he was ordained a priest on June 21, 1953. Four months later, he began his work for the Diocese of Wichita. In the 1960s, he built St. Francis of Assisi into one of the most vibrant parishes in the country, by teaching parishioners how to use their gifts of time, talent, and treasure to serve God and the community. Based on that work, he created the stewardship program for the Wichita Diocese and was highly influential in establishing the tenets of stewardship within the Church nationwide. 20 |

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McGread served on several local boards, including three terms on the Newman Board of Trustees between 1994 and 2003. He was a generous donor to Newman through gifts to the capital campaigns to build Eck Hall, the De Mattias Fine Arts Center/O’Shaughnessy Hall complex, and the Dugan Library and Campus Center, as well as two major scholarship funds and other gifts to a variety of Newman events and activities. Beyond his material support, McGread was a great advocate for Newman. “We will miss him greatly, for the support, guidance and friendship he offered the university,” said Newman President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. “I feel blessed to have known him, and grateful that we were able to honor Monsignor McGread with our Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa degree last year.” Tarcisia Roths, ASC, Newman president at the time McGread served on the Board, recalled McGread’s work throughout the diocese to build support for Newman as an outstanding source of Catholic higher education. “He was always very supportive of Newman, from the very beginning, and saw the need for a Catholic college in

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the diocese,” she said. “He was a wonderful Board member, and his words were always taken very seriously by the Board, who viewed him as very wise.” Roths said McGread played an important role in capital campaigns she led, by facilitating meetings between her and key prospective donors, as well as others in the community who could be helpful to the campaign. Like many other activities in his long

relationship with Newman, such actions reflected the quality Roths said she will always remember about Monsignor Thomas McGread: “The steadfastness of his support for Newman,” she said. “He was always there for us.” Memorial donations may be made to the Monsignor Thomas McGread Endowed Scholarship Fund, c/o Newman University, 3100 McCormick, Wichita, KS 67213.

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Student volunteer Megan Hostick understands importance of Annual Fund

If you’re a Newman University alum who has “answered the call” during an Annual Fund Phone-A-Thon in recent

years, there’s a good chance the student you spoke with was Megan Hostick. Hostick, a senior majoring in business and minoring in communication, has participated in every spring and fall Phone-A-Thon since her freshman year in 2009. One reason she volunteers is to earn community service hours. A more important reason, however, is that Hostick knows the Annual Fund is an important source of funding for the university – and for students.

“The money raised helps create scholarships for students who otherwise may not have the opportunity to attend Newman,” she said. Hostick, an ASC Scholar and member of the Women’s Soccer Team since 2009, added that the Annual Fund has helped her improve her communication skills, and been a perfect way to meet and make friends with Newman alumni. The events also help her connect with other Newman students who volunteer. As a graduating senior, Hostick will not be part of future

Phone-A-Thons. The next time your phone rings during an Annual Fund Phone-AThon, however, remember that the student on the other end of the line will likely be calling for much the same reason she did. “This program is important to me because it helps Newman financially,” Hostick said. “It’s the least I could do for the university.”

Save the date for the 2013 Party on the Plaza

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September 21 Newman University will host its annual fundraising event – Party on the Plaza - Oktoberfest – on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. Make plans now to join in the fun on Founders Plaza with live entertainment, festive music, authentic German food and drink, and much more. Party on the Plaza is the university’s signature fundraising event, with all proceeds from ticket sales and a live and silent auction going to support student scholarships. If you would like to be part of the planning committee, or are interested in sponsorships, donating auction items, or gifts in kind, contact Director of Alumni Relations Sarah Cundiff at cundiffs@newmanu.edu.

AlumniNews Faculty, involvement, community rank high on recent alumni survey From Director of Alumni Relations Sarah (Kriwiel) Cundiff ‘86, ‘90

What is most memorable about your experience at Newman University?

Thanks to everyone who responded to the online survey of recent (2007 - 2012) Newman University graduates about their experience at Newman. The response was wonderful – more than 220 alums filled out the survey! Also, congratulations to Denver Shipman ’11 of Wichita, who won $500 in the survey drawing! Among the questions on the survey, one seemed to strike a chord among respondents, and revealed a few interesting trends. Here is just a sampling of the many responses, grouped by common subject matter, to the question:

Faculty:

Involvement:

Community:

• Amazing professors who truly

• Newman’s size provided a great

• The close-knit community where

cared about students and the subjects they were teaching. • I felt like more than just another

student, it seemed the teachers were truly invested in my success. • The professors in my field of

study really cared about their students and were willing to help. • Working with professors who

understood we had full time jobs outside of graduate school. • The dedication of the teachers

opportunity to be involved. • There are opportunities to engage

in many student life activities, be on the student government, work for the student newspaper, and meet lots of people. • I loved having the opportunity to

be involved in so many things.

• From my very first campus visit

until I graduated, the Newman community has felt like a family. • Great relationships and a great

way to network. • I loved the sense of community.

• Baseball road trips. • Superfans and being able to

create student support for all of the sports.

toward students’ individual excellence.

I felt like no matter where I went I knew somebody. I never felt left out.

I felt like in everything I was involved in, I was a part of a family. • The most important thing about

Newman is the sense of family. We are a strong, close community. That is what makes us special. It is our greatest asset.

Nominations requested for alumni board and distinguished alumni awards The National Alumni Association is accepting nominations to elect four new members to its Board of Directors for 2013-2014. While no single characteristic defines an ideal board member, nominees should be highly enthusiastic about Newman and committed to attending three meetings per year and assisting with association events and activities. To nominate yourself or another alumnus, email cundiffs@newmanu.edu to obtain a nomination form. Nominations will be accepted through June 1, 2013.

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The Alumni Association is also seeking nominations for the 2014 distinguished alumni awards. Nominees must be graduates of the academy, junior college or college/university at least five years beyond their graduation year. Award recipients will be honored at the Cardinal Newman Banquet on Feb. 23, 2014. Nominees are requested for: St. Maria De Mattias Award, honoring alumni who give continuous support and stewardship to Newman and Catholic life. Beata Netemeyer Alumni Award, honoring alumni who minister with others bringing about the mission of Christ.

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Leon A. McNeill Distinguished Alumni Award, honoring alumni who have achieved outstanding success in their personal lives and careers. Spirit of Acuto Award, honoring alumni who use their talent and training at critical junctures to move a vision to reality. To nominate someone who meets the above requirements, email Director of Alumni Relations Sarah Kriwiel Cundiff at cundiffs@newmanu.edu. To view full award descriptions and all past distinguished alumni honorees, go to newmanu. edu/alumni.

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1. Father Ned Blick ‘86, far left, received the Beata Netemeyer Alumni Award. With Blick at a reception following the ceremony are, l-r, back row: Jackie (Meyer) Cleary ’89; Newman Director of Alumni Relations Sarah (Kriwiel) Cundiff ’86, ‘90; Tim Brady ’87; Tina (Mesa) Walterscheid ’88, and Joan (Hartman) Lipp ‘88; front row: Tom Davis ’88 and Jeff Lipp ’88. 2. Former Newman University Board of Trustees Chair J.V. Johnston ’82, second from left, received the Cardinal Newman Medal for his long

service to the university. With Johnston are Edward Hett, M.D., Newman President Noreen Carrocci, and Board of Trustees Chair Linda Snook ’77. 3. Gregory Cole ’95, second from left, received the Leon A. McNeill Distinguished Alumni Award at the banquet. With Cole are, l-r: Newman Director of Alumni Relations Sarah (Kriwiel) Cundiff ’86, ‘90; Julia Fabris McBride, who presented the award to Cole, and Alumni Association President Anthony Tamburro ’03, ’07.

4. A lumni award recipient Father Ned Blick ‘86 with Honorary Alumna and former Newman English Professor Joyce Suellentrop.

7. Newman Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mark Potter ‘86 received the 2013 Spirit of Acuto Alumni Award.

5. L-r, Former English Professor and Honorary Alumna Deanne Zitterkopf, Tina (Mesa) Walterscheid ’88, and former English Professor and Honorary Alumna Jeanne Cardenas. 6. J.T. Klaus ‘87 received the St. Maria De Mattias Alumni Award. The award was presented by his daughter, Courtney Klaus.

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Colorado Springs social worker Aubrey Terry –

Turning pain Aubrey Terry is a driven woman. Terry, who earned a master of social work degree in 2009 from the Newman University MSW program in Colorado Springs, Colo., currently operates her own consulting business called Unlock Freedom. The business provides anti-human trafficking education and training, and manages an interactive web site designed to engage parents and teens in the anti-trafficking movement. She also hosts a weekly radio show on milehiradio.com called “Voices of Freedom Radio.” The show is a forum for anti-trafficking and other social justice issues. In November 2012, Terry also became clinical director at Sarah’s Home, a restoration home for trafficked girls. Terry is driven to work so hard spreading awareness of and providing support for victims of modern-day

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slavery for a simple reason: She experienced it – and other horrors – first-hand as a child and young adult. “I was born into severe sexual and physical abuse and neglect,” Terry said. “I understood the pain of addictions, and the reality of violence. I lost my spirit in being trafficked myself, and then realized the horror of watching my sister be recruited a year later and lose her battle of fighting back.” Terry said she should have been “consumed in my own addiction, in jail or completely bitter and angry. Yet, I am not.” The reason she said, is equally simple: her relationship with God. “He has allowed me to heal from my past and solidify my voice and my purpose,” she said. “God chose me, in all my pain, to show me love. In all my sin and chaos he wanted me to know forgiveness and peace. For these reasons,

I don’t take my time or my relationships for granted.”

‘ The heart of an activist ’ Over her career, Terry has worked for several non-profit agencies dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence, mental illness, and sexual and substance abuse. She took a field placement internship while completing her MSW degree and worked her way up to a director position at The Colorado Springs Women’s Resource Agency. She was one of the initial members of the Human Trafficking Task Force of Southern Colorado, where she continues to work as a presenter and trainer, and sits on the board of directors. And she taught social work classes at Pikes Peak Community College in El Paso, Colo. What’s even more impressive – she worked many of those jobs at the same time. Given her ability and commitment, it’s little wonder

into purpose classmates and instructors throughout her coursework in the MSW program. They became even more apparent in her final year of the program, when she was assigned the field placement at the Women’s Resource Agency. Terry’s field liaison, Assistant Professor of Social Work and MSW Field Coordinator Terrie Cox Pauly, LCSW, said she received a call only two weeks

God chose m e, i n all my pain, to show me love. into the year-long placement from Terry’s field instructor at the agency, who was “flabbergasted” that Terry had already identified a need for a policy manual and had fully developed a packet of client forms. “Needless to say, this is unusual, as it typically takes students several weeks if not months to

settle in and feel comfortable taking the initiative,” Pauly said. “She made a significant impact in increasing services and touching clients’ lives.”

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the Newman School of Social Work named the 2009 graduate the Social Work Alumna of the Year for 2011. “Aubrey has had the heart of an activist for many years,” said Associate Professor of Social Work and Distance Education Coordinator of MSW John Moragues, MSSW. “She has never waited for instructions, she just notices where help is needed and takes control.” Terry originally wanted to take control of her own life by studying to be a nurse. One semester, however, she needed an elective to fill out her schedule. “The only class that fit into my schedule was a social work class,” Terry said. “My teacher, after reading one of my papers, said I had a duty to share my past and my healing with others. The next semester I changed my major.” Terry’s ability to use her past experience to help others, and her levels of dedication and skill, were clear to her

‘ Endless energy ’ Pauly also said Terry is “fearless in her passion to make others’ lives better, and dedicated to issues that are difficult for people to hear about and talk about. She truly embodies the core values of social work, as well as the mission of Newman University.” She added that Terry has “inspired me through her courage, passion and endless energy for helping others.” Terry, however, takes little credit for her accomplishments. “When you are doing God’s work,” Terry said, “you just have to have faith and show up.”

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AlumniNews Sacred Heart Academy graduate Karla (Kessler) Davison dies March 31 University Relations

Sacred Heart Academy Class of 1966 graduate Karla (Kessler) Davison passed away March 31, 2013, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 64. Davison was well-known at the Academy for her singing and acting abilities, and was in many theatre productions, including the lead roles in “Cinderella,” “Peter Pan” and “My Fair Lady.” She was very involved in the recent Academy Fine Arts Project,

Reunion set for September for ’63 Sacred Heart Academy grads The Sacred Heart Academy Class of 1963 Golden Hearts Reunion is scheduled for Sept. 27-28, 2013. Look for details in coming months. For information or reservations, contact Kay Kessler Goodknight at 316-722-0687 or leroy23g@att.net, Ellie Sheer Dye at 719-559-2899 or ellie@skybeam.com, or Director of Alumni Relations Sarah Cundiff at 316-347-3810 or cundiffs@newmanu.edu.

Make plans now for alumni ‘Happy Hours’ in Wichita Wichita area alums are invited to quarterly Happy Hours scheduled for 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., July 25 and Oct. 24, at Oeno Wine Bar, 330 N. Mead in Old Town. The first $100 worth of drinks is on Newman. The event is open to all NU alumni and friends. For more information email Director of Alumni Relations Sarah Cundiff at cundiffs@newmanu.edu.

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to help re-establish theatre at Newman, and took part in the dedication of rooms in the De Mattias Fine Arts Center for Ambrosine Comerford, ASC and Salome Herman, ASC, two integral figures in the Academy fine arts program. Davison was a devout Catholic who made several gifts to Newman. She is perhaps best remembered by many for her outgoing, friendly personality.

“She just sparkled as a person,” said Newman Director of Mission Effectiveness Charlotte Rohrbach, ASC. “She was always smiling. I never knew anyone with such a positive attitude." Memorials have been established for the Jamesburg Park Cemetery Restoration Fund, c/o Emprise Bank, P.O. Box 2970, Wichita, KS 67201, and The sisters of The Immaculate Heart of Mary of Wichita, 145 S. Millwood St., Wichita, KS 67213.

ClassNotes

Baby Jets Born to ’06 Amy (Meyer) and ’07 Ryan Huschka, a daughter, Eliana Elizabeth, on Nov. 16, 2012.

Class Notes ’62 Rosemary and Paul Dugan celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 28, 2012. ’72 Tom Broderick is facility administrator at Derby Health and Rehab, Derby, Kan. For over 15 years Broderick has managed the Sedgwick Nursing Home, Clair Bridge Memory Care, Life Care of Andover and Cypress Springs Memory Care. Before moving to senior care management, Broderick spent several years in food distribution sales. ’76 The Hon. Tom Malone has been elevated to chief judge of the Kansas Court of Appeals. Malone is a former member of the Newman Board of Trustees. ’83 Bart Grelinger has been named president of the Medical Society of Sedgwick County. Grelinger is senior parter of Neurology Consultants of Kansas and a member of the Newman Board of Trustees.

Obituaries ’35 Loyola Pfannenstiel, ASC, on Feb. 11, 2013. ‘37 Anna Sigg, on Dec. 26, 2012. ’37 Sr. Ruth Klein, OP, on Oct. 13, 2012. ’47 Opal Loux, on Dec. 29, 2012. Martha A. Kauzer, sister of ’47 Josephine (Stroot) Borys, on July 31, 2012. ’49 Edna (Lorg) Girrens, on Jan 5, 2013. Gene Jostes, husband of ‘49 Rosemary (Lobmeyer) Jostes, on Nov. 6, 2012. ‘52 Mary Ellen (Bergin) Theisen, on Oct. 11, 2012.

’53 Elizabeth Clarahan, on Jan. 4, 2013. ’58 Norma (Reida) Heimerman, on Aug. 3, 2012. ‘59 Nancy (Clarahan) Owen on Feb. 16, 2013. ’59 Patricia Ann Hatcher, ASC, on Dec. 25, 2012. Adrian Martin, husband of ‘61 Kay (Lubbers) Martin, on Dec. 18, 2012. ’61 Jane Ulsafer (Van Lanen), on Aug. 1, 2012. Sara Marie Ratzenberger, daughter of ‘64 Mary Ann (Hale) Youngers, on Nov. 8, 2012. ’64 Jo Ellen (Martin) Morris, on Jan. 12, 2013. ’66 Karla (Kessler) Davison, on March 31, 2013. Arthur Joseph Haag, brother of ’66 Ginny (Haag) Penney and ’69 Connie (Haag) Rogers, on Nov. 3, 2012. Mary Fisher, sister of ’70 Marilyn (May) Hartley, on Dec. 14, 2012. Yvonne Gettman, mother of ‘72 Gail Gettman, on Feb. 7, 2013. Gail is Accounts Receivable Clerk at Newman University. ’74 Donald Roslin, on Dec. 9, 2012. Owen O’Leary, father of ’75 Debra O’Leary-Kurtz and ‘79 Clare Denise O’Leary-Siemer, on Dec. 18, 2012. ’85 Dorothy McGinn, on Nov. 15, 2012. Martin Huschka, father of ’07 Ryan (’06 Amy) Huschka, on Dec. 19, 2012. ’90 Anna (Stewart) Washington, on Jan. 2, 2013. ’97 Ann (Dugas) Blick, Jan. 7, 2013. ’97, ’00 Donald Blackman, on July 29, 2012. ’99 Marie White, on Aug. 15, 2012. ’01 Derek Kelley, on Sept. 15, 2012.

Baby Jets courtesy photo

’07 Amy Wittsell and Thomas Dater on May 12, 2012. ’09 Kinlee Roth and Derek Scheer on Mar. 10, 2012. Kinlee is a first grade teacher at Deerfield Elementary School, Deerfield, Kan., and Derek is a warehouse manager at Winfield Solutions, Garden City, Kan. ’11 Amy Nicole and Michael Purvis on Oct. 13, 2012. Amy earned a bachelor’s degree of science in nursing and currently is a registered nurse at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. ’12 Monica Hill and Jake Henning on Dec. 29, 2012. Monica majored in history, communications, and minored in Spanish. She works at Martin & Pringle Law Office, Wichita. ’12 Linda Barnett and Terrence Taylor on July 13, 2012. Linda is a substitute teacher for USD 457 and Terrence works for St. Francis Family Services, both in Garden City, Kan. ’12 Sarah Logan and Adam Long on Nov. 17, 2012. Sarah is an ICU nurse at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, Kan.

’94 Penny (Coin) Hargrove is superintendent of the Hiawatha School District, Hiawatha, Kan. ’05 Derek Harrison has been named director of the Wellington Golf Course, Wellington, Kan. ’06 Allison Noble is a faculty member at USD 415, Hiawatha, Kan. Allison has over seven years of teaching experience, two years in Dodge City, one in Hiawatha and four years at Mound City, Mo. ’08 Emily (Sandusky) Shearhart has joined Bill White Real Estate in Independence, Kan., as a part-time real estate sales associate. Currently she is a kindergarten teacher in Cherryvale, Kan., and a member of the Montgomery County Fair Association. ’08 LaDonna (Norris) Hall has returned to her alma mater of Hugoton Intermediate School to teach sixth grade reading. She previously served as a para-educator at Hugoton High School and Hugoton Elementary School, taught second grade in Liberal for a year and fifth grade in Rolla for two years. ’08 Dajana Komadina, O.D. has joined Lentz Eye Care, Wichita. Komadina earned a degree in biology at Newman and a doctorate in optometry at the University Of Houston College Of Optometry. She received the Eschenbach Low Vision Award and the Metro Optics Excellence Award in 2012. ’10 Emily Jones is a kindergarten and third grade teacher at Norwich, Kan., School District. Emily earned a degree in elementary education and played tennis for the Lady Jets. ‘11 Yesenia Manzano is a first and second grade teacher at Hickok Elementary School, Ulysses, Kan.

Born to John and Charlene Leyba, a daughter, Caroline Elizabeth (Charlie), on Jan. 18, 2013. John is professor of chemistry and chair, Division of Science and Mathematics at Newman. courtesy photo

Marriages

Born to Ryan and Kami Smith, a son, Kyan Lee, Sept. 18, 2012. Ryan is head wrestling coach at Newman.

Friends of the University

Obituaries

Bob Wetmore, Newman adjunct business instructor, has been named co-director for Great Plains Development, Inc. (GPDI), Dodge City, Kan. Joe and Pat Childs celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Dec. 23, 2012. Joe worked for more than 13 years at Newman University, serving in various administrative capacities. He retired in 2007.

Linda Ann Carrocci Blackburn, on Jan. 12, 2013. Blackburn was the sister of Newman University President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. Lucile Houska, on April 5, 2013. She was the mother of Angela Houska, ASC, who was formerly campus minister and director of mission effectiveness and who served on the Newman Board of Trustees from 1974 to 1975 and from 1997 to 2003. Douglas Stanley, on April 12, 2013. Stanley was Chair of the Newman Board of Trustees.

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2011-2012 Annual Report courtesy photo

I write to you today with mixed feelings. While I am happy to report that there is much to celebrate about recent events at Newman University, I am saddened at the loss of the man whose leadership is partly responsible for the university’s successes in this time period, former Board of Trustees Chair and dear friend Douglas Stanley. I send best wishes to his family, and join with many others in the Newman community in saluting him for his guidance, support and vision during his time on the Newman Board.

Newman University took some great strides forward under Doug’s leadership. Among the highlights were: • • • • • •

Record enrollment Important gains in the university’s overall financial condition The introduction of the Newman Studies Program The re-establishment of a theatre program Growing success among student-athletes in the Heartland Conference Continued high acceptance rate of students into medical schools, and high pass rates of nursing and allied health students on licensure exams

The university also staged some terrific events, including the successful Party on the Plaza fundraiser. As the new Board Chair, I want to thank everyone who has volunteered their time, talent and treasure to these and other activities. Without the help of you – fellow Board of Trustees members, National Alumni Board members, individuals who work on various event committees, and many others – we could not do all that we do. If you have not already done so, I urge you to get involved with Newman University. Whether your level of activity or giving is large or small, we value every contribution. With your support, and the providence of God, we can help Newman University continue on the road to progress and growth, help students realize their dreams, and continue to achieve our mission of producing graduates who transform society. Sincerely,

Linda Snook ‘77 Chair, Newman University Board of Trustees

Statement of Activities July 1, 2011 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 30, 2012 Revenues, gains and other support: Gross education and general revenue Less: Scholarships Student financial aid Net educational and general revenue Auxiliary enterprises revenue Private gifts, grants, contracts and pledge income Gifts - related parties Federal and state grants Investment return Unrealized gain (loss) on investments Public services Other income Total revenues, gains and other support

Enrollment

2012 $29,088,977 (11,445,735) (81,870) 17,561,372 3,003,486 1,550,519 2,610,800 93,813 251,062 (994,629) 74,500 374,580

2011 $27,553,563 (10,109,071) (85,800) 17,358,692 2,881,374 918,513 110,950 76,383 1,222,317 1,802,237 35,758 457,197

24,525,503

24,863,421

Expenses and Losses: Educational and general: Instruction 8,687,758 8,375,348 Institutional support 5,586,362 5,721,771 Academic support 844,867 824,569 Student services 2,349,011 2,206,405 Educational activities 2,473,034 2,371,696 Public services 335 642 Total educational and general expense 19,941,367 19,500,431 Loss on disposal of property & equipment 0 68,526 Bad debt expense - pledges & accts rec other 14,355 141,667 Total educational and general expenses, losses, bad debts 19,955,722 19,710,624 Auxiliary enterprises Auxiliary operations 3,287,592 3,240,850

3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0

2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 F-T-E

Headcount

Net Educational & General Revenue

17.5 15 12.5 10 7.5 5 2.5 0

2010-2011

2011-2012

2012-2013

2011-2012

2012-2013

Net Assets

35 30 25

Total expenses and losses

23,243,314

22,951,474

Change in Net Assets Net Assets, Beginning of Year Net Assets, End of Year

1,282,189 35,507,552 $36,789,741

1,911,947 33,595,605 $35,507,552

20 15

2011-2012 Revenues

10 5 0

2010-2011

2011-2012 Expenditures

Other Income

Auxiliary operations

Investment Return

Educational activities

Gifts and Grants

Student services

Auxiliary Revenue

Academic support

Net Tuition

Institutional support Instruction

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Gifts from July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012 $50,000 & Above Companies, Foundations, Organizations Catholic Diocese of Wichita* I.A. O’Shaughnessy Foundation* Via Christi Wichita Health Network* $25,000 - $49,999 Marjorie Chance (Hon D)* Companies, Foundations, Organizations Adorers of the Blood of Christ* Fugate Enterprises* Harlan and Georgia Bradrick Living Trust* Joan Fletcher Trust* The Westerman Foundation* Monsignor Thomas McGread (Hon D)*+ $10,000 - $24,999 Anonymous Donor* Anonymous Donor* Anonymous Donor* Anonymous Donor* Mickey Armstrong (Hon D)* Mr. Robert Benson and Dr. Noreen Carrocci* Bill and Donna ‘65 Collazo* John and Marilyn Dugan (Hon D)* Terry Keller ‘68* Velma Lunt Wallace+ Companies, Foundations, Organizations Bob Bergkamp Construction Co. Inc.* Dondlinger & Sons Const., Inc.* Doonan Truck & Equipment* Eck Agency, Inc.* Fred C & Mary R Koch Foundation* GLMV Architecture* Great Western Dining Service, Inc.* J & S Leasing, Inc.* Mommy’s Helper, Inc.* R. M. Gouldner Memorial Trust* Reddi Industries, Inc.* S.M. & Laura H. Brown Charitable Trust* South Central Sealing LLC* $2,500 - $9,999 Anonymous Donor Mary Beth Borst ‘76* Gene and Yolanda Camarena* C. Richard Cox* Randall and Diana ‘85 Crook* Nick ‘73 and Sarah Dondlinger* Tad ‘87 and Nancy Druart* Chris Elliott Larry (Hon) and Robbi ‘75 Heck* Mark ‘90 and Amy Hilger* Geraldine Killeen ‘69* J. T. Klaus ‘87* Paul ‘84 and Ann Konecny* Robert and Margaret Konecny* Mike ‘78 and Carm ‘79 Ludlow (Hon D)* Archie ‘74 and Jean ‘72 Macias* Jim ‘81 and Deb Macias Gina Marx* Fred and Diddy Muck* Mary Ann Peters ‘70* John and Mary Ann Reinhardt* Terry and Sandy Rupp* Ryan Smith ‘05, ‘08* Luke and Angela Stephen Gordon and Mary Lu ‘63 Tuthill* Robert and Carol ‘78 Weaver*

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Dale and Alice ‘85Wiggins (Hon D)* Companies, Foundations, Organizations Advanced Orthopaedic Associates P.A.* BG Products, Inc. BKD* Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation* Bower Concrete* Catholic Family Federal Credit Union* Commerce Bank* Davis Moore Mazda* Donlevy Lithograph, Inc.* Evelyn Phinney Scholarship -- The Trust Company KS* Fran Jabara Family Foundation Inc* Intrust Bank* Johnnie Bell Properties* K.T. Wiedemann Foundation Inc* Kansas Independent College Fund* Klenda Foundation* LDF Food Group, Inc.* Legacy Bank* Madrigal & Associates* Midwest Single Source, Inc.* Naftzger Fund for Fine Arts* Shell Oil Company Foundation Simpson Construction Services Inc* South Central KS Library System* Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.* The Boeing Company* Theresa I Healy Irrevocable Trust* Triplett, Woolf & Garretson* Village Tours & Travel* Wescon Products* Wichita Community Foundation* Wichita Public Schools, USD 259* $1000 - $2499 Anonymous Donor Elaine Aaron ‘51 and Wayne Hemmen* Jerry and Jan Aaron* David Armagost Michael and Karen Austin* Johnnie Bell* Tally Bell* Reverend Victor Bieberle* Dave and Patricia Binter* Drew ‘79 and Karen Bogner Michael and Rene Brand* Rhonda Cantrell and Herb Egbert* Christopher and Elizabeth Clawson* Valry Coltharp ‘70* R.N. and Irene ‘51 Cooper Dr. Kara Cox Dick (Hon D) and Laura Cummings* Bradley Dart ‘97* Dr. Joe and Karla+ ‘66 Davison Tom ‘72 and Colleen Dondlinger* Bob and Roseann Dool* Ronald and Priscilla Dreiling Mark and Barbara ‘95 Dresselhaus* Laurie Drouhard ‘90* Paul and Rosemary ‘62 Dugan Mike Duxler Michael ‘03 and Jenni ‘04 Eck Paul and Bettie Eck (Hon D)* Frank and Joan (Hon) Felts* Paul Foley* Mark ‘78 and Ann ‘81, ‘01 Fox Dennis Gillen

Daniel ‘96 and Christine Giroux* Michael and Marian Girrens Robert (Hon) and Rosalie Goebel* Joseph and Gayle Goetz Bart ‘83 and Melissa ‘82 Grelinger* Chuck and Teresa (Hon D) Hall Bartels* David Hughes Larry ‘74 and Margy Hund Morris ‘80 and Betty ‘79 Hund* Jim and Pat Kastens* Blaine and Melissa Knott Kathleen Kroupa ‘77 Edward ‘80 and Ellen ‘81 Leis John and Judy A’66 Marstall* Michael and Corinne Mayans ‘12 Mark Baalmann and Diane ‘78 Orth-Baalmann John and Renee Osborne Pat and Kathy ‘62 O’Shaughnessy* Steve (Hon) and Kathryn ‘81 ‘88 Palubicki Bill and Traci Pickert* Bill ‘78 and Catherine ‘78 Powers* Kirk Pytlinski ‘73 Clint and Cecilia ‘01 Rain Shirley Rueb ‘70 Dan and Sharon Rutherford Larry and Casey Schumacher* Dr. David (Hon) and Dale Shubert* Douglas+ and Sheryl Stanley Larry and Carla Steckline* Ralph ‘80 and Barbara ‘81 Thiergart* Bill and Marlene Trenkle Raymond and Nancy ‘81, ‘90 Vail* Elaine M. Vitello, Ph.D.* Reverend Thomas Welk (Hon)* Mark ‘83 and Connie ‘84 Wellemeyer* Blake Wells* Bernie and Doris ‘52 Wells Stephen ‘76 and Marta Williamson* Brad Yaeger* Companies, Foundations, Organizations ABC Discount Wine and Spirits #2, LLC Andale Equipment* Black Hills Energy Brad Fuller Trust* Brainworks Software Development Corp* Diamond Security, L.C. Eck & Eck Machine Co., Inc. Eddy’s Toyota of Wichita, Inc. Emprise Bank Foulston Siefkin LLP* Glenn R Wiseman Revocable Trust Greater Wichita Sports Commission Hinkle Law LLC* IBM Matching Grants Program IMA of Wichita Law Office of Prochaska, Giroux & Howell LLC Life in Motion, Inc One Eleven LLC Orix Foundation* Professional Eng Consultants* Roof Mechanics, Inc.* Southwest Paper Co. Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner* Steven Ford Mercury of Augusta, Inc TCK Trust Company Textron* The Humidor & Lounge #1, LLC Thibault Companies Inc U.S.A. Wrestling-Kansas, Inc.

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Via Christi Rehabilitation Center Vosburgh Family LP* Westar Energy* William Sadowsky Family Foundation $500 - $999 Anonymous Donor Anonymous Donor Mike Baker Tom and Christine Borrego Catherine Brady ‘44 William and Mary Braun Edward ‘70, ‘99 and Catherine ‘72 Burns John ‘75 and Dianne ‘75 Carney Christopher and Anne Chivetta Frank and Katherine ‘66 DeBacker Dan Phillips and Molly ‘10 Fox Jane French‘67 Justin and Tonya Garretson Dennis and Jelene Grady John ‘70 and Barbara ‘70 Gunter Scott and Audrey Hane David Hemken ‘74 Dennis ‘73 and Linda Hemken Twila Hermreck Stephanie Howard ‘94 Jeffrey and Helen ‘73 Hund Sherry Irsik ‘08 Rodney Klausmeyer ‘74 Kirk ‘74 and Maribeth ‘76 Lester Heather Luea-Schroeder Larry ‘98 and Mary Malone Thomas ‘82 and Shawn McCarthy Shawn McDonald ‘82 James and Melanie Miller Richard and Ruth Oliverson Perrine Patrick ‘64 Michael Payne Larry and Donna ‘66 Pierce Roger ‘98, ‘03 and Barbara ‘01 Ralls Manning and Karen Rogers Dennis and Ann Ross David ‘76 and Karen Schmeidler Chet ‘01 and Ashley Schrader Deborah Schumaker ‘79 Mary Shults ‘37 Bob ‘83 and Anne ‘79 Simpson Linda Snook ‘77 Marilyn Spohr ‘63 Brad and Janet Stephen Scott and Julie Stremel Kevin ‘80 and Angela Sutcliffe Icer Vaughan ‘98 Lyle and Donna ‘84 Vierthaler Kenneth and Deann ‘82 White Patrick ‘74 and Joy Wolf Companies, Foundations, Organizations Bank of America Bell Carpet & Floors Burgess Manufacturing Inc. Butler County Community College Capitol Federal Foundation Concrete Accessories ConocoPhilips Gift Matching Program Custom Lawn Service Garden Plain State Bank Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association Klenda Austerman, LLC LS Media, Inc.

Oneok Foundation, Inc. Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co/Wichita Turpin Chiropractic LLC Walmart 113 $200 - $499 Mike Babich Shirley Baker ‘94 Dr. Mitzi Bales ‘90 Charles Bartels Larry and Joan ‘73 Bell Angeline Biggs ‘64 Susan Bowers Fred and Elma ‘65 Broadfoot Travis and Cheryl Brock Linus Brungardt Robert and Marilyn ‘77 Bundy Jim and Ruth ‘94 Busch Tom ‘74 and Marsha Byler Richard Ciemny Denise Clifford Bernard Collins Jose and Mary ‘63 Contreras Charles and Dolores Crum Carl and Margaret ‘82 Detmer Mike and Liz ‘82 Di Silvestro Patrick Edwards ‘07 Alfred and Karen ‘69 Ferruolo Don and Bernadette Fetterolf Fredrick and Naomi ‘56 Gamer John ‘69 and Linda Gibson Barbara Gilbaugh ‘67+ Charles and Jeanette Green ‘63 Richard Green Richard Hall Clay Heidel Gene and Carolann A’66 Hoppe Bishop Michael O. Jackels (Hon D) Veronica Janvrin ‘83 Mary Jones ‘84 Eldon and Donna ‘54 Keil Mike ‘70 and Patty ‘71 Keller Doug and Mary ‘81 Kohls Larry Leonard ‘93 Jeff ‘88 and Joan ‘88 Lipp Larry and Mary ‘89 Lubbers Megan Lynch ‘04 Gregory Girolami and Vera ‘76 Mainz John and Sheila ‘77 Maksimowicz Pauline Martin ‘67 Bassam Mattar Ruth Menzer ‘63 William and Eileen ‘64 Meurer Billy Murphy Joan Navrat (Hon D) Tammie Nelson ‘88 Dennis Newell ‘77 Robert and Martha Neidhart Jerry and Cynthia Oltmanns Leroy ‘73 and Regina Orth Jerry Parsons Tim and Dian ‘78 Pauly Patrick Peddecord Randall and Christine Peterson Jane Peuchen John ‘00 and Stacy ‘01 Rapp Jack and Noreen ‘66 Reed Pete Reynolds Steve and Vera Robl

Jerome Roos ‘11 Elmer and Dolores ‘64 Rottinghaus Barry ‘72 and Marsha Rudy George and Viola Schuckman Alan and Kathy Schumacher Hal Schwarz Francis ‘78 and Pattie Sheridan Doug ‘97 and Ronda Sherwood Juvetta Slane J.T. and Barbara A’57, ‘61 Smith Kyle and Shelly ‘95 Steadman Daniel ‘76 and Janet Strunk Anthony Tamburro ‘03, ‘07 Vassil and Karen ‘67 Tchokoev Gerald ‘81 and Lisa Thimmesch Larry and Sandra Tholen Kenneth and Joyce ‘61 Tse Tony and Denise ‘77 Veith Jim Voegeli George H. Waitts, III Tom and Jane Weilert Mike ‘82 and Therese Wescott Jane Wickett ‘75 Anne Woodward ‘00 Pat and Mahala ‘61 Woodward John and Jan Wurth Ron and Mary Ann ‘64 Youngers Dennis and Deanna (Hon) Zitterkopf Companies, Foundations, Organizations Berry Tractor & Equipment Company, Inc. General Electric Foundation Lario Oil and Gas Company Lee Reed Engraving, Inc. Marathon Oil Co. Matching Gifts Program Mike Bell Properties Occidental Petroleum Corporation Pepsico Foundation The Snyder Family Trust Vance Construction VCP Services, Inc $199 & Below Anonymous Donor Anonymous Donor Scot Abraham ‘08 Tamara Abraham ‘09 Dorothy Adams AA ‘37, ‘61 Eileen Adams ‘87 Gerald and Joan ‘53 Aistrup Antonio ‘96 and Debra Alba Benjamin Albers ‘99 Virgil Albert Michael and Jane ‘88 Alderson Florence Allen ‘46 John and Mary Ann ‘63 Allen Daniel ‘86 and Denise Allis John and Mary Ann Anderson ‘06 George and Ellen+ ‘64 Anderton Chad ‘99, ‘01 and Jennifer Andra James ‘79 and Mary Ann ‘83 Annuschat Frederick and Mary ‘64 Archer Richard ‘67 and Helena Arnold James and Tina Ast Jeremy Audd Terrence and Angie ‘56 Baalman Bill and Bernardine ‘69 Bachman Brian and Catherine ‘78 Bailey Jeff Baker ‘83 Larry Baker ‘03

Patricia Baker ‘61 Theresa Baker ‘53 Tom ‘80 and Karen Balbierz Trino ‘97 and Lynne Balderas Terry and Judy Bane David and Arleen ‘83 Banowetz Armando and Rosa ‘85 Barrera Janelle Barrientos ‘93 Robert ‘77 Barrientos and Marion Broderick Alfred ‘85 and Koveta Battle John and Angela ‘89 Bauer Kim Bauer ‘94 Tamara Bauer ‘07 Joanne Beach ‘98 Wes and Joanna ‘06 Becker Nathan Bell ‘07 Timothy ‘05 and Asha Belsan Christian Bengtsson ‘09 Robert and Elizabeth Bennett Sandra Bequette Barbara Beran ‘66 Dwight and Debra ‘99 Berg Julie Bergkamp ‘93, ‘04 Gayleen Bernal ‘02 Janet Berry ‘71 C. Dean and Patricia Bertholf Heidi Bette ‘84 Frances Betzen ‘00 John and Nicolle Beury ‘06 Mark Bieker ‘78 Marcella Birzer ‘66 Prajjwal Bista ‘07 ‘12 Stephen Bittle ‘10 Joe ‘00 and Suzanne Blanchat Paul and Dolores ‘60 Blasi Philip and Martha ‘92 Blick Michael Blick ‘74 Rodney and Vicki ‘73 Bloom Russell ‘91 and Mary Bonitatibus Daniel ‘80 and Lauren ‘80 Bopp David ‘01 ‘11 and Glenna Borho Josephine Borys ‘47 Clarence and Peggy ‘52 Bowen Robert and Michelle Boyum Steve and Shelley Bradburry ‘99 Timothy Brady ‘87 Mary Brasseaux Helen Breitenbach ‘59 Darrell and Patricia Brensing Francis ‘79 and Stephanie Brinker Thomas ‘74 and Vicki Broderick Albert and Rosemary ‘59 Bronder Marty and Dolores ‘53 Brown Frederick Brown, Jr. ‘73 Kevin Brown Terri L Brown William ‘78 and Linda Brown Kenneth and Zita ‘61 Brummel Maetta Brungardt ‘54 Steven ‘79 and Cheryl ‘73 Brussow Steven and Krista ‘75 Bryant Suzanne Bryson ‘68 Darran and Ruth Bugner ‘85 Nicol (Bulla) Fleming ‘98 Neill Burdett ‘93 Darlene Burke Bryan ‘80 and Cynthia Burkemper Gerald and Rose Ann ‘68 Burkhart Shane and Emily ‘06 Burns

Charles ‘76 and Ruth ‘86 Burress Derrek ‘90 and Tina Burrows Bill Buser ‘88 Wendell Byers Patricia Calabro ‘69 Roger and Marilyn ‘56 Caldwell Jason and Shana ‘00 Camblin Jeff ‘78 and Debi ‘77 Campbell Lydia Candy ‘75 John ‘79 Cane and Kathleen Dunn Cane Gregory ‘79 and Sally Cannata Michael and Jeanne A’49, ‘58 Cardenas John and Mary Corothers Bill and Diane Carpenter Jose Carranza ‘97 Marilyn Carroll ‘60 Daniel ‘02 and Jennifer ‘04 Carsey Donald ‘97 and Helen ‘88 Caughlin Marcella Chambers ‘56 Robert and Mary ‘61 Charles Derek and Julia ‘85 Chase Elisa Chee ‘99 John Clayton Michael ‘71 and Judith ‘70 Clifford David and Cynthia Colbert Stana Collins ‘91 Thomas and Stephanie ‘85 Conkright John Conlee Leo and Naola ‘49 Conner Charles and Nancy ‘06 Converse Lee (Hon D) and Jill Cooper Samuel ‘81 and Merri Copeland Cindy Corn Fred (Hon) and Diane Corner Andrew Couey Jo Jo ‘80 and Patricia ‘80 Covington Lawrence Craig ‘77 Christine Creighton Justin ‘05, ‘07 and Krystal ‘05 Crumley Maurice and MelvaCummings Heidi Cunningham ‘11 Matthew and Ashley ‘99, ‘01 Dalian Michael Dalton ‘70 and Patricia Fleming Martha Dandurand ‘61 Adolph ‘76 and Patricia ‘78 D’Angelo Kathy Dark Jack and Michele ‘76 Dausman Jerry ‘76 and Dolores David Tom ‘88 and Mary ‘88 Davis Stephanie Dean ‘65 Amy Degenhardt ‘97 Tom Depperschmidt James and Mary Ann ‘57 Deskins Ruth Deuschle ‘48 Frank and Dorothy ‘53 Devine Stan ‘01 and Sidni Dohm Brenda Dold ‘95 Joe and Michelle ‘91 Dold Virginia Dold ‘64 Kent and Michelle Domsch Judith Doolittle ‘61 Brandon Dorr ‘99 Larry ‘73 and Martha ‘74 Dostert Dorothy Dotterer ‘50 Holly Dougherty ‘99 Robert and Linda ‘63 Dougherty Richard Drendel ‘03 + Deceased * De Mattias Society Member (Hon) Honorary Alumnun (Hon D) Honorary Doctorate

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Kay Ellen Drennen Frances and Lori Drouhard Dolores Duffy ‘01 Joe and Rosemary ‘46 Duffy Glenn ‘85 and Kelly ‘85 Dugan Woodrow and Rachel ‘91 Duncan Steve Dunn Kenneth and Theresa ‘64 Duran Fredrick and Lisa Durham Jeremy Durham ‘99 Carl and Deborah Durr James ‘75 and Kathryn Eades Jared and Nicole ‘02 Easterday Patricia Ebenkamp ‘66 Joyce Eck ‘53 John and Kathy Eck Tim Eckberg ‘76 Larry and Joanne ‘69 Ehrlich Carolyn Elder ‘67 Margaret Elliott ‘72 Shawn Elliott William and Amy ‘75 Ellison Cheri Cannata Emde ‘80 Robert and Mary ‘90 Ernst Terry Everson Jerome Ewald Ethel Felder ‘93 Louis and Rosann ‘48 Felder John and Katherine Felter Michael ‘82 and Laurie Ferguson Ron and Pat Ferreri Bruce and Nadine ‘49 Fickle Dr. Dan (Hon) and Karen Fitzgerald William Flanigan and Nancy Zingale John Flynn ‘87 Mac and Jeanette ‘80 Foley Thomas and Ann Foley, D.D.S. Joan Foreman ‘01 James and Johanna ‘69 Forshee Jill Fort Marion Foster ‘96 Bucky ‘82 and Karla ‘82 Fowler Max Frazier Virginia Freeman ‘66 Raymond and Marilyn ‘67 Fuchs Dempsie Fuqua ‘82 Jo Ann Gampper ‘58 Victor Garcia-Bebek ‘03, ‘07 Janis Garrett ‘93 Leland and Marlene German Ruth German ‘63 Deborah Gerwick ‘09 Gail Gettman ‘72 Cara Geyer ‘08 Maurice Gikima ‘10 Monsignor John P. Gilsenan Anne Giroux Jack (Hon) and Leona Gladfelter H. Guy Glidden Rosella Goering ‘78 Ronald and Carolyn ‘67 Goertz Cheryl Golden Amanda Gonzalez ‘96 Michelle Goodall ‘09 Rita Gorges ‘47 Carolyn Gouvion ‘60 James Graf Mark and Tamara ‘98 Gray Jennifer Green ‘88

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Morris and Beverly ‘63 Greenwood Lawrence and Mary ‘50 Grelinger W.J. and Geraldean A’57, ‘63 Grennan Gary & Rogena Grigsby Kristin Grubb ‘98 Troy Gugler ‘03 Dennis Gunzelman ‘70 Swami Gurucharanananda ‘59 Max and Joann Guthridge Francis and Coleta ‘44 Haberman John Hagan ‘11 Calvin and Rita ‘59 Hall Kathryn Hallacy ‘95 Mary Hamersky ‘56 Lisa Hammerschmidt ‘97 Amy Hammond ‘02 Kathleen Hammond ‘79, ‘08 Dawn Hampel Dennis and Connie Hampel Michael and Leanne Hampel Paul and Phyllis Hampel Robert and Jorene Hampel Monte and Elaine ‘04 Hampton Timothy J. and Marie Hand Pauline Harbert Michael and Danielle (Harding) Evancho ‘04 Gerald and Sue A’57, ‘60 Harkness Richard and Deborah Harnden Wanda Harnden Gerald Harper-Douglass ‘75 Patrick ‘76 and Kathy Harter Johnny and Marilyn ‘70 Hartley Diana Hartman Dianna Hathaway ‘07 Justin Hawpe ‘08 Ralph and Lou Heady Robert ‘66 and Diane ‘71 Healy Patricia Healy ‘57 Joseph and Margaret ‘78 Hebenstreit Gloria Hegge Rebecca Heidrick ‘93 James Heimerman Ruth Heimerman ‘98 Corrina Hein ‘11 James Hein ‘72 ‘93 Joseph and Marilyn ‘68 Hein Dr. Renee ‘02 and Adam Hein Aretha Heithaus ‘90 Kenneth Heithaus Jerry and Joan Helm Gerald ‘95, ‘01 and Sue ‘96, ‘01 Helten Reverend Msgr. Robert Hemberger Richard Henderson Shawn Henning ‘81 Victor and Linda Herman John ‘69 and Susan Herriage Kenneth Herrig ‘11 Jerry and Mary Elizabeth ‘96, ‘01, Hertach Serina Hertel ‘11 Karl and Pam Hesse Larry and Mary Heyka ‘01 Brenda Hicks ‘64 Wayne ‘65 and Nancy Hieger Joe ‘81 and Jeralyn Hill Brian and Kimberly Ediger Hillard ‘87 Regina Hille ‘51 Barbara Hines ‘62 Darin and Jennifer Hirschfeld ‘02 Sherry Hoelker ‘10

Mary Lorraine Hoffman ‘56 Lois Hofmeier Michael ‘79 and Elizabeth Hogan Melvin and Mary ‘71 Holden Bob and Jana ‘90 Holder Wes and Tenille ‘98 Holmes Thomas and Mary Horner Ron and Janice A’57, ‘64 Hornung Jacquelin House ‘00 Bob and Sharon Huddleston Donna Huff ‘94 Don Hufford Christopher Hughes ‘94 Brook Hughs ‘03, ‘04 Eugene Hulse ‘72 Michael and Suzanne ‘64 Hunter Ryan ‘07 and Amy ‘06 Huschka Shawn and Jamie ‘99 Hutchinson Jane Hyde ‘68 Rita Issinghoff ‘49+ Barbara Jacobs ‘62 Larry and Kimberly Jacobs Larry and Phyllis ‘65 James Laura Murphy Jelinek ‘02 Charles and Mary Beth ‘72 Jendel Mary Jessen ‘90 Chris and Lorraine ‘69 Jeter Joe Jimenez Frank ‘69 and Nancy Johnson Kent and Margie ‘81 Johnson Isaac Johnston ‘10 Mark ‘92 and Heidi Jolliffe Daniel and Connie Jones Mark and Debra ‘85 Jones Daniel and Rita ‘77 Jones Jim and Lavonne ‘61 Jordan Gial ‘67 and Margaret Kaegi Janet Kaiser A’61 Don and Linda ‘77 Kasten Jeffrey Keen ‘99 John Kennedy ‘11 Patrick ‘67 and Nancy Kennedy Sugam Kharel ‘11 Craig ‘81 and Lori Kilian Dave and Mary ‘65 Kirkbride Cy and Jaime Kitzmann James and Kathleen ‘67 Klenke Mary Klinge ‘63 Richard ‘71 and Maureen ‘71 Klinge Jerald and Mary ‘75 Klutzke Kristen Knowles ‘11 Brian ‘83 and Kimberly Koehn Herman and Rita ‘67 Kolar David Konecny ‘79 Wanda Kraus-Seal ‘63 George ‘72 and Lois ‘74 Kreidler Mary Kruse ‘66 Danny Kukuk ‘06, ‘09 Penny Kumrow ‘02 Layton and Christy Landis Mary Therese Landreth ‘60 Betty Landry ‘57 Jim and Terry Langford Thomas Larocque ‘10 David ‘71 and Ellen ‘73 Larson Leon ‘92 and Beth ‘92 Ledbetter Ann Lee Linda Leiker ‘67 Karen Lemon ‘06 ‘11

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Alfreda Licklider ‘47 Marie Lies Phyllis Lightfoot ‘56 Sherry Lipke ‘63 John and Anne ‘57 Loehr Ann Looney Betty Lovett Steve and Jerri ‘98 Lyddon Mark and Sarah ‘10 Lynch Way and Ronda Maas Mary Madole ‘09 Roger and Lois ‘55 Maickel Aldine ‘52 Maier Art and Pat Malone Don and Rosemary ‘81 Malone Richard and Marguerite ‘57 Mangen Rose Ann Mann ‘63 Jim ‘92 and Debie Marklevits Andre Marshall ‘08 Fred Martin ‘75 Janet Martin ‘60 John ‘98 and Heather Martin Charles and Kara ‘91 Martin Leon and Mary ‘69 Martin Brian Meredith and Rebecca ‘79 Martin Rob ‘83 and Melody Martin Roland ‘73 and Rosemary ‘73 Martin John Mastio Cynthia Mathews ‘82 Sharon Mathis ‘86 Gary Mattiacci ‘86 Vernon ‘73 and Paulette May Michael McCall ‘74 Shawn McCormick ‘99 Kevin and Tracy McGarey Keith McGee ‘80 Corey McGreevy Robert and Patricia McHenry A’58 Rex ‘84 and Marijane McKinney Kurt and Laura ‘84 McMillan Leonard and Mary ‘64 McNutt Bob ‘78 and Barbara Melchor Dominick ‘71 and Judy Mele Dr. Charles Merrifield John and Mary ‘55 Mertes Paul and Mari Mesh Duane ‘80 and Johanna Mesloh Brian and Marie ‘81 Methe Everett and Kathleen Meyer ‘63 George Waner and Patsy ‘50 (Meysing) Waner Joe and Cathy ‘59 Mies Theresa Mika ‘79 Mark Milford Dave and Sheila ‘96 Miller Edwin Miller James and Ashley Miller Lynnette Miller Susan Miller Victor and Diane Miller Alex and Leigh Ann Mitchell Nancy Mohr ‘89 Paul Mohr ‘76 Ronald and Crystal Morgan’93 Leslie Morgan ‘94 Robert and Thelma ‘64 Morris Robert and Marce ‘82 Mossberg Scott Mudra ‘89 Carolyn Muehring Lou Murdick

Craig and Deborah ‘89 Neal Robert and Martha Neidhart Joseph and Judy ‘90 Neises Marvin and Kathryn ‘85 Neises Phyllis Neises Walter and Nikki ‘61 Nelson Patricia Nelson ‘49 James and Peggy ‘48 New Hoa-Dung Nguyen ‘08 Derek Nichols Sandra Nichols Rosemary Niedens (Hon) Jo Niemann Greg and Sharon ‘89 Niemann Abby Niles Walker ‘07 Ronald Norgren ‘98 Jessica Normandin ‘10 Eric and Candice ‘06 Oltmanns Urban Joseph O’Malley ‘72 Eric and Lorie ‘80 Leason O’Neill Donald and Bernadine ‘51 Overman Valente and Juanita Palomino ‘88 Chester ‘70 and Shelia Parker Eleanor Parker ‘57 Christine Patterson ‘53 Lawrence and Nancy ‘82 Patterson Bruce ‘74 and Nan Patton Robin and Shelley Patton John Becker and Cynthia ‘83 Pauly-Becker John and Betsy ‘75 Pauzauskie Charles and Rosemary ‘68 Pawloski Steven and Sara ‘04 Peiffer Reverend Michael Peltzer ‘75 Norman and Molly ‘82 Perser George and Jackie Peter John Peters ‘73 Karen Peters Craig and Caroline Phelps Leon and Sharon Phelps Uy Phi ‘11 Jim ‘91 and Marlo Phillippe Becky Phillips Thresia Pierce ‘48 Beth Pile ‘66 Gary Unruh and Doris ‘84 (Pitman) Unruh Barbara Poole ‘72 Charles Poor ‘94 Joan Posch A’58, ‘62 Mark ‘86 and Nanette Potter Bob ‘91 and Mary Potter Stephen Poulter Richard and Genelle ‘71 Powell Brett ‘81 and Kelly ‘82 Powers Anita Pozsgay ‘62 Mark and Carole ‘75 Pracht Jim ‘79 and Cheryl Prange Ann Marie Price ‘87 Joan Purkey Paula Purpura ‘69 Neal and Karel Putman ‘87 Ray and Marilee ‘56 Quackenbush William and Donna ‘83 Quaney Frances Quint ‘69 Kiley Randolph ‘08 Lee Raper‘65 Maurice ‘69 and Janet Rau Howard and Barbara Reed Marguerite Regan David and Doreen ‘55 Reida

Phillip and Stacie Meyer ‘98 Ricker Carol Ridder ‘67 James and Shari ‘94 Riley Charlotte Ringer ‘53 Maida Rivera Bob and Sherry ‘64 Robben Kevin and Teresa ‘82 Robben Aubree Pacheco ‘99 David Roberts ‘89 Robert ‘92 and Cathi Robillard Dena Roeder ‘94 Linda Roemer ‘96 A.C. and Barbara ‘61 Rogers Cecil ‘75 and Sachiko Rogers Frances Rogers-Seidl ‘74 Dr. Duncan Rose ‘10 Kerry ‘87 and Jean Rosenboom Patrick ‘69 and Jeannette Roths Bridget Rowland ‘47 Gill and Diane Roybal ‘62 Frank ‘86 and Janice Runa James Ruua Michael and Linda ‘72, ‘98 Sabala Roger Sackreiter ‘91 ‘05 Felipe and Rita ‘71 Salazar Phil and JoAnn ‘71 Sample Joseph and Elizabeth ‘88 Sandefer Dennis and Joan ‘52 Sangster Melinda Santos ‘04 Sara Sartin ‘06 Susan Saville ‘72 Steffen and Angela Scheide ‘88 John Schermerhorn Dean and Susa Kay Schlect Doug Schmidt Ray and Eileen Schmidt Ann Schrock ‘03 Donald ‘02 and Leslie Schuler Dean and Erma Schuster William Scott ‘93 Patrick Searle ‘11 Louis and Anna Seidl Vincent and Joan ‘66 Seiler Judy Seiler ‘88 Stephanie Seiler ‘05 Matt ‘02 and Lindsey ‘05 Seimears Matt Seitz Dave ‘99, ‘06 and Rita Sevart Gwen Sevart Julia Shephard ‘05 Bradley and Laura Lynne Sherard Charles and Patricia Shipley ‘51 William and Ruth ‘62 Shippen Layne and Barbara ‘94 Shirk Dawn Shive Christine Siefers ‘91 Carol Siegrist ‘62 Marcelo ‘03 and Deborah ‘01 Silva Linley and Diane ‘00 Simon Judith Simon ‘70 Randy ‘72 and Colleen ‘73 Simon Marlene Simons ‘68 Mark and Julie ‘89 Simpson Sharon Simwinga ‘07 Marilyn Singer ‘80 Rahul ‘88 and Christina Singh James ‘71 and Vicki Skahan Marvin and Joan ‘53 Slagle Denise Slattery ‘09

Rita Slous ‘51 Stanley and Terry Smeltzer* Gregory Smith ‘72 Michael and Kandi Smith ‘86 Rex and Marcia ‘68 Smith Carl and Martha ‘92, ‘01 Smith Dena Smoot ‘97 Christopher ‘02 and Donna Snook Robert Snyder Robert and Helen Spachek Barbara Sponsel Cheryl Spreier ‘84 Patricia Stafford ‘66 Eugene Stathis ‘79 Stacy Steffes J. E. and Beverly ‘66 Steiner Geraldine ‘75 Steiner Sarah ‘00 and Christopher Steinert Brandon and Jenny ‘99 Stephenson Pete ‘82 and Deborah Stoll Mark ‘77 and Sarah Stolz Dorothy Stoss ‘53 Victor ‘91 and Patricia Straub Darrell and Laurie Stroda Brian ‘77 and Lucille Strunk Sherri Stuber-Charboneau ‘95, ‘00 Alex and Jean ‘62 Stuchlik Clinton Stucky ‘05 Fredrick and Diane ‘77 Stump Sylvester Tematt Leroy and Doris ‘48 Ternes Mary Ellen Theisen ‘52 Carl ‘67 and Barbara Thimmesch Chad and Malinda Thimmesch ‘94 Georgia Thomas ‘48 Jo Thomas Tessy Thykkuttathil ‘94 Anne M Tibbetts Ingeborg Tibbett Marilyn Tilford ‘02 Dave and Kathy ‘90 Tinsman Leon and Carol ‘51 Torline Rory and Jacqueline Traffas Thomas and Beverly ‘64 Traverse Mark ‘74 and Lori Troilo Patricia Urell ‘06 John ‘72 and Ann Valus William Veal ‘71 Joe and Becky Verbeckmoes Marie Villacis ‘06 Monte ‘78 and Kimberly Vines Joseph and Cecilia ‘64 Voss Mark Mohr and Mary Kay ‘70 Vrla-Mohr Amy Wagoner ‘01 James and Jeanette ‘49 Walker Alec and Tina ‘88 Walterscheid Linda Wasinger ‘65 Connie Watson Douglas Webb ‘94 Tom and Georgia Wedman Dwight and Mary Wehner Dr. Margaret Weilert A’61 ‘65 Thomas Welch ‘06 Loren Wellman ‘02 Randall and Marilyn Wells* Ralph and Helenruth ‘45 Welsby Dan and Judy Wendell Donald Wentzel ‘04 Richard and Carla ‘66 Wesson

Eugene and Margaret ‘59 Wetter Brandon and Chelsea Whipple Tony and Bridget ‘64 White Maggie (White) Hare ‘00 John A White Larry and LoisWhite Betty Widdows ‘61 Glenn ‘90 and Melissa Wiens Roger ‘78 and Carol Wiggett Duane Williams ‘88 Lola Wilmes ‘96 John Wilson Robert Wine ‘89 Dana and Mary Ann ‘64 Winkler Philip and Donna ‘88 Wise John and Joyce ‘64 Witsken Carol Wohlford Michael and Anne ‘73 Wolf Leroy ‘72 and Louise ‘68 Wolf Ellouise Wolfe ‘70 David and Lynn Wombles Velma Wornkey ‘56 Jay Wright ‘90 Paula Wright ‘70 Margaret Wurth ‘76 Donald Yakshaw ‘64 Ray and Colleen ‘57 Youngers Leonard and Marg ‘68 Zarchan Karen Zeisch ‘93 Phillip and Trisha Ziegler David ‘78 and Sandra Zink Companies, Foundations, Organizations AXA Foundation Blue Cross & Blue Shield of KS Catholic Charities The Citizens State Bank Cristal LTD Flexible Benefit Plans Inc. Hospira John Roger McCoy Revocable Trust Linnebur Electric, Inc. NuStar Foundation Oak Street Social Committee P & B Insurance Steckline Communications Stremel Real Estate Voegeli Revocable Trust Wichita Residence Associates dba Hotel at Waterwalk Gifts in Kind Companies, Foundations, Organizations Bower Concrete Dondlinger & Sons Const., Inc. Donlevy Lithograph, Inc. South Central Sealing LLC GLMV Architecture Roof Mechanics, Inc. Reddi Industries, Inc.

+ Deceased * De Mattias Society Member (Hon) Honorary Alumnun (Hon D) Honorary Doctorate

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L-r: Newman University students Kiersten Klekner–Alt, Matt Ralls, Rebekah Baldridge, Brittany English, Brittany Loomis and Nicole Myers with Auguste Rodin’s The Thinker at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Mo. Photo by Christopher Fox

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