Uncommon Heroes by University of Portland

UNCOMMON HEROES

At the University of Portland we want young men and women to cultivate the best within themselves. We want to inspire lives that transcend success to achieve real meaning. Because today the world needs heroes. People with not just the smarts to succeed but the heart to know what that really means. Loan us your sons and daughters. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll give you back scholars and engineers, educators and healers, entrepreneurs and world-class athletes who measure greatness with the appropriate dose of goodness. To learn more about University of Portland heroes, go to up.edu/heroes.

˚ Global Supporter and Fulbright Scholar Kurt Berning ’12

As a student, Kurt spent one summer in rural Kenya teaching high school students, many of whom were orphans. While there, he helped raise $1,200 online in one week to provide the school with electricity. Three weeks later, it was installed. After taking part in the University’s Entrepreneur-Scholar program, he and UP classmate Kenny King launched a non-profit to foster educational opportunities in developing countries, especially Cambodia. In its first year Global ADE raised more than $20,000. As a senior, Kurt was awarded a prestigious Fulbright Award to continue his studies in England. He chose the University of East Anglia, a place known for its masters program in development and education, so he can pursue his goal of empowering global communities to improve their educational systems.

˘ Tireless pioneer and savvy entrepreneur Fedele Bauccio ’64, ’66 MBA

Fedele is passionate about what he eats and what he serves to others. For 25 years as CEO and founder of Bon Appétit Management Company, he has insisted that his company’s food be great tasting and sustainable – no small feat for a company that operates over 500 cafes in 37 states and serves 168 million meals a year. Under his leadership, Bon Appétit launched its Farm to Fork program in 1999. Other initiatives soon followed: joining the Seafood Watch program, purchasing rBGH-free milk, cagefree eggs and pork, advocating for antibiotic-free meats, and supporting farm workers rights. Today, most food comes from a network of small, owner-operated farms that are within 150 miles of each cafe. For his stewardship, he was one of ten recipients of the Inaugural Leadership Award in 2011 from the James Beard Foundation.

˙ Educational influencer and community booster Matt Powell ’84

Matt saw potential where others did not. A decade ago, he helped found De La Salle North Catholic High School. His vision was for low income students in North Portland to receive an affordable, yet high quality, college preparatory education – tuition wouldn’t be the school’s main source of revenue. Instead, he modeled the financial system on that of Cristo Rey High School in Chicago where students work one day a week in the local community, gaining valuable work experience, and their earnings supplement tuition. At De La Salle North, this format helps fund 70 percent of the school’s budget. Tuition costs are $2,995 this year, but many families pay only $25 per month. The remaining balance is funded through donations. And the success of the school? Last fall, 95 percent of graduating seniors at De La Salle North were admitted to college.

˘ Dynamic Nurse and Difference Maker Mary Stempel ’78

Mary’s concern for others expands far beyond the horizons of Providence Portland where she has worked as a nurse for 30 years. For eight years, she has bought a ticket to Antiqua, Guatemala so she can volunteer with Faith and Practice, a Christian non-profit that provides medical services to the poor – services that are often unattainable there but routine in the States. These volunteers, which include her husband Jim, an OB/GYN, her children (one of whom is a UP nursing student), and several other UP alumni, spend a year planning this one-week trip. While in Antiqua, her unit works tirelessly, completing 100 surgeries in four days. Mary is committed to this work because it is not only a life-changing experience for her, but for those who receive care. In her spare time, she volunteers with Mount Hood Ski Patrol, and fittingly, she is known as “Mother Mary.”

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¯ Champion coach and game changer Erik Spoelstra ’92

Erik first made headlines in 2008 when he became the first Asian-American head coach in NBA history. He made headlines again in 2012 when he led the Miami HEAT to the NBA championship. But less known is the work he has done outside this role. He helped bring medical supplies and donations to Haiti as part of the Athletes Relief Fund. He created “Spo’s Shooters” so less fortunate studentathletes can go to HEAT games. And, he annually hosts NBA FIT basketball clinics for thousands of at-risk youth in the Philippines – a place of special importance since his mother was born there. He wants children around the world to understand how healthy eating and living can change the game.

˚ Soccer stars and Olympic medalists Sophie Schmidt ’10, Megan Rapinoe ’08, Christine Sinclair ’06

The world now knows that Merlo field is home to some of the best soccer players, after three former Pilots took center stage at the 2012 London Olympics. Megan Rapinoe scored three goals and added four assists to help Team USA win gold. Christine Sinclair, Canada’s team captain who set an Olympic record with six goals, and Sophie Schmidt, who played nearly every minute, led Canada to its first ever medal in women’s soccer, winning bronze. The trio also made international headlines for scoring five of the seven goals when Canada and Team USA went head-to-head in a semi-final match that is being heralded as the greatest women’s soccer game in history.

¯ A Fitting Tribute and New Path: Molly’s Legacy Molly Hightower ’09, Rachel Prusynski ’09, Jean-Francois Seide ’16

Rachel’s life forever changed on January 12, 2010, the day of the Haitian earthquake. Rachel was visiting her close friend Molly, a volunteer at Nos Petits Frères et Soeurs (our little brothers and sisters) orphanage. Rachel survived. Molly did not. Ã To help her own healing and to help others, Rachel returned to Haiti, on what was to become a series of trips with Friends of the Orphans. But she also dreamed of doing more, of creating a scholarship that would bring a student from Haiti, from the orphanage where Molly worked, to the University of Portland. A chance encounter with University regent and benefactor Joe Allegretti, who has established an array of scholarships for UP students, created the spark she needed. He told her, without knowing of Rachel’s plan, that he had

always wanted to bring Haitian students to the U.S. to get a Catholic education. Ã With Joe’s financial support, she poured herself into thousands of details – even as she wondered whether she could even find anyone. Then she met Jean-Francois Seide. He was an orphan raised at Nos Petits Frères et Soeurs. He had gone on to trade school in Port Au Prince. But when the quake hit, he returned with friends to the orphanage and quickly developed 18 day camps for 2,500 displaced children. Rachel knew he was the one. Ã Jean-Francois, recipient of the first Molly Hightower Haiti Memorial Scholarship, is now a student on The Bluff.

˚ SaM bridGMan ’13 StrenGth oF Spirit and Mind

The first thing everyone notices about Sam is his mega-watt smile. Then, there’s his positive determination. Sam refuses to let Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA), a rare, life-shortening, degenerative neuro-muscular disorder hinder his dreams. Growing up, Sam loved sports, especially baseball. When he could no longer play, he wanted to stay connected to the game – and UP offered him that chance. Sam has worked with the Pilot baseball team since his freshman year and is now its social media manager. He completes ferocious workouts so his muscles retain strength. And, he just finished his second fundraiser, a bike ride on Sauvie Island, which raised more than $50,000 to help find a cure for FA. His first, the Sam Jam wheelchair basketball game, raised more than $7,000 in 2011. Sam graduates this spring with a business degree, and he’ll continue to follow the words tattooed on his wrist “Seek a miracle/impossible is nothing.”

CHALLENgiNg ACAdEMiCS

At the University of Portland, our classes are taught by expert faculty who are nationally recognized for their teaching skills. A 13:1 student/professor ratio ensures greater attention to individual learning and deeper discussions. And all students, regardless of major, take thirteen core courses in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences to help them think critically, communicate effectively, and consider ethical implications.

Music professor David De Lyser conducts the University Orchestra.

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Since 2001, more than 40 students have earned Fulbright Awards, and many of these students earned undergraduate degrees in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Their success also stems from their professors who continue to earn national recognition for their teaching acumen and scholarly research. Biology, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Drama, English, Environmental Ethics and Policy, Environmental Science, French Studies, General Studies, German Studies, History, Mathematics, Music, Organizational Communication, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work/ Criminal Justice Track, Sociology, Spanish, Theology Undergraduate Degrees

Graduate degrees Communication (M.A.), Drama (M.F.A.), Management Communication (M.A.) and Pastoral Ministry (M.A.P.M.) Student Recognition Fulbright Awards in 2012 were awarded to: Biology and Spanish double major Chris Lew, mathematics major Jason Hortsch, psychology and German studies double major Jessica Marsh, and German studies and English double major Bianca McCluskey. Donna McFall, an MFA student, won first place in the University’s $100K business plan competition non-profit category for “Share the Stories,” which records the oral history of seniors and then tells these stories via actors. National Science Foundation Grant Mathematics professor Stephanie Salomone spearheaded efforts that resulted in a $1.2 million five-year grant to increase the number of K-12 teachers trained in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Scholarship and internships worth $900,000 will be awarded to these students and educators who go on to earn Master of Arts in Teaching from UP.

Chemistry professor Sr. Angela Hoffman, who has four patents for recovering taxanes used in the anti-cancer drug Taxol, was named a 2012 American Chemical Society Fellow. Music professor Patrick Murphy won the national Graves Award for his accomplishments in teaching. Biology professor Katie O’Reilly received a Fulbright Award to study penguins in New Zealand. German professor Laura McLary was named the top foreign language teacher in Oregon by the 2012 Confederation in Oregon for Language and Teaching.

Faculty Accolades

MBA students Mark Linder and Eman Ghabban visit China to experience business in another culture.

PAMPLIN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr. School of Business Administration is known for connecting its students to the people and the opportunities that matter. They collaborate with faculty who are known for their academic research and their professional accomplishments. They engage with business leaders both regionally and globally, establishing a broad professional network. These connections combined with professional development activities, international experiences, and state-of-the-art facilities prepare students to be creative and effective leaders in today’s business environment. Undergraduate Degrees Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Finance, Global Business, Marketing, Operations and Technology Management Graduate Degrees

Management

MBA, Master of Science in Finance, Executive MBA in Nonprofit

Program News Ninety-two percent of undergraduates from the class of 2012 are employed full-time or pursing graduate studies. Starting this fall, all graduate students will complete an international experience as part of their degree requirements. The Entrepreneur Scholars program is the only program to be twice designated (in 2001 and 2012) a national model specialty program by the U.S. Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Student Awards Kurt Berning ’12 received a prestigious Fulbright Award to attend graduate school in the United Kingdom. A team of six operations and technology management students took first place out of twelve competing teams from the West Coast in the Annual Student Case Competition.

Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr. ’68 MBA received the 2012 Business Achievement Award from the Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society in recognition of his generosity and significant achievements in business. Hemingway Huynh ’99 and Chris Roberts ’04 were recognized in the 2012 edition of the Portland Business Journal’s “40 under 40.” Ralph Miller ’73 MBA and Stephen Shepard ’58 were inducted into the Pamplin School of Business Hall of Fame for their contributions to business and the Portland community. Alumni Recognition

Education major Sophia Vanwyk works with students at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Vancouver, Washington.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION The School of Education has many reasons to celebrate. The School marked 30 years of partnership with Guam, resulting in 500 master’s degrees in education being earned from the University on that island. Faculty and alumni have received national and state honors for their commitment to education. And next year the School celebrates its 50th year of educating the minds and hearts of students. Undergraduate Degrees

Elementary and Secondary Education

Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education, Doctorate in Education

Graduate Degrees

Special Programs Licensures: Initial teaching, continuing teaching, initial administrator, continuing administrator; Endorsements: ESOL, SPED, and reading; Certificate: neuroeducation

Each year, education majors provide more than 140,000 hours of service as student teachers. They can be found in more than 100 local public and private schools in Portland.

Power of Students

Faculty Awards Professor Blaine Ackley received a Fulbright Senior Specialist appointment with the Catholic University of Temuco in Chile to share improved methodologies in teaching English to students. Professor Ellyn Arwood received the 2011 Oregon Speech, Language, and Hearing Association Clinical Award for Outstanding Teaching and Research and the 2011 American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) Award for Continuing Education. Professor Eric Anctil was named an Academic Technology Fellow for 2011-2012. Today’s Educators Sean Burke ’93, an assistant principal at McMinnville High School, was named Oregon’s Assistant Principal of the Year. Scott Reis ’98, who has a degree in math from UP, was featured in a front page article in The Oregonian for his innovative teaching at De La Salle North Catholic High School where he taught AP calculus to the highest percentage of minority students of any AP calculus class in the state of Oregon. Joe Womac ’00, who earned degrees in the humanities at UP, was one of nine leaders in Catholic education honored at the White House as a “Champion of Change.” Under his leadership at Seattle’s Fulcrum Foundation, $60 million has been raised to help 10,000 low-income students attend Catholic schools in that area.

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The Shiley School of Engineering is thriving. Donald P. Shiley Hall, which was renovated in 2009, is now the largest academic building on campus with 80,000 square feet of space. It is dedicated to engineering and computer science majors, giving them access to state-of-the art research, teaching, and computer laboratories, as well as extensive shop facilities and study rooms. As part of the School’s green initiative, a solar photovoltaic system was installed on the building’s roof, which will yield 5-6% of the School’s energy demand. Undergraduate Degrees Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science (all programs ABET-accredited) Graduate Degree

Master of Engineering

Alumni News Jennifer Brannan ’12, a civil engineering student, is the first UP student to earn a Fulbright Award to India, where she is analyzing water treatment solutions. Last year, two mechanical engineering students received Fulbright awards. These awards allowed Sean Frederick ’11 to earn an M.Sc. in the engineering application of lasers in England, and sent Natalie Higgins ’11 to Germany to research new methods in finding cracks in power lines. School News Undergraduate enrollment is at an all time high – with more than 630 students majoring in engineering and computer science and 127 receiving degrees this May. Many of these students participate in the University’s entrepreneurship and study abroad programs. The ten-year passing rate on the Fundamentals of Engineering exam is 93%. The Shiley School of Engineering is ranked 35th nationwide among all universities that offer undergraduate or master degrees. Student Awards Engineering students Amy Flora, Shawn Ell, and Jared Johnson won the University’s $100K business plan competition with their concept of creating a new insert for knee replacements. Three engineering students interned at NASA this summer: Steve Carter earned a rare internship at the Glenn Research Center; Juliana Flores researched rotorcraft aeromechanics at the Ames Research Center; and Jordan Heintz worked at the Marshall Space Flight Center. Six engineering students travelled to Honduras as part of Engineers Without Borders to improve drainage systems in Guadalupe Carne.

Engineering students Colton Collins and Jennifer Miner explore ideas in the Shiley Hall Environmental Lab.

SCHOOL OF NURSING The School of Nursing is nationally recognized for its innovative programs, teaching methodologies, and outstanding faculty. The School was listed as one of the top 25 health programs in the country by Parade Magazine, awarded a best program for men by the American Assembly for Men in Nursing, and recognized for educational innovation by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master of Science; Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Innovation With local hospitals as partners, the School of Nursing launched the nation’s first Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) in 2003 to address the shortage of nursing educators and clinical sites, igniting a new national model for teaching. The School then expanded the DEU model into long-term care and in 2012 began the nation’s first community-based DEU with the Multnomah Education Service District. Our DNP program is distinctive for it two primary points of emphasis: caring for the poor and integrative health. Alumni Recognition Kathy Perko ’84 was recognized for her palliative and end-oflife care at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, receiving Cambia Health Foundation’s 2012 Sojourns Award. Kailey Sparks ’12, an R.A., Habitat for Humanity volunteer, spiritual retreat leader, as well as a nursing and Spanish double major, was awarded the University’s Thomas A. Gerhardt ’55 Memorial Award for her dedication to the University and the community. J.C. Provost ’11 DNP was invited to serve on Oregon’s first Tri-County Medicare Collaborative Board of Directors overseeing the state’s innovative Coordinated Care Organizations.

Professor Marie Napolitano was inducted as a fellow in the prestigious American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Professor Carol Craig was named one of the country’s top nursing professors in 2012 by BSNtoMSN.org. Professor Lindsay Kindleris the co-investigator on a clinical trial on chronic pain in complex patients, which is being funded by a $7 million Kaiser Permanente grant. Professor Lorretta Krautscheid received the AACN Novice Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award, presented nationally to one educator a year. Adjunct instructor Joan Caley was awarded one of three Spirit Awards by Clark County for her efforts to fight hunger and homelessness in Clark County.

Faculty Commendation

Nursing students get hands-on experience in the Dean Terry Misener Learning Resource Center Simulation Suite.

UNIVERSITY ACCOLADES

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No. nationally for the second year in a row for being a top producer of Fulbright Awards for students in 2012 according to the Chronicle of Higher Education.

th consecutive year as a top ten school in the West among 121 master’s level universities as reported by U.S. News & World Report’s 2012 edition.

No. in Oregon by Bloomberg Businessweek for “return on investment” in 2011 and 2012.

in the nation for our commitment to service among 682 No. master’s level universities by Washington Monthly in 2012.

Portland-area valedictorians entered as freshmen in 2012, twice that of all other private schools in Portland combined.

No. in Oregon and second in the Northwest in Kipplinger’s Personal Finances’ 2011-12 rankings of best values in private colleges and universities.

thousand hours logged by students through volunteer and service learning activities.

of the nation’s 311 “greenest colleges” in 2012 according to the Princeton Review.

EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITIES We believe the heart and hands should be as engaged as the mind. Students volunteer in the community, test their entrepreneurial spirit, study abroad, and explore their faith. We bring national and international speakers to campus. We host concerts, theater performances, conferences, and readings, as well as Division I athletic sporting events.

Kevin Bailey, the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second-leading scorer as a freshman, takes a shot against St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

PORTLAND PILOTS IN THE NEWS NCAA Division I Athletics The University competes and succeeds at the highest level in 15 varsity sports: men’s and women’s basketball, cross country, soccer, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field; baseball; women’s rowing and volleyball. These student-athletes are hard-working team players who commit themselves to high standards both on and off the field. Soccer The women’s team received a 2012 Spirit of Portland award for its commit-

ment to helping the community, and for the past 12 years the team has advanced past the first round of the NCAA playoffs. Ryan Kawulok was named the 2011 WCC Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Year and was drafted by the Portland Timbers.

Basketball Men’s basketball went to three consecutive post-season tournaments

and averaged 20 wins per season from 2008-2011. Ryan Nicholas was named to the 2012 WCC All-Academic Team. Natalie Day and ReZina TecleMariam joined the University’s 1,000 point club and were selected to play for the U.S. Basketball Academy All-Star Team which traveled to China for nine exhibition games.

Men’s cross country is now ranked No. 5 in the nation. Kyle Kraus became Pilot baseball’s all-time winning pitcher and Owen Jones set a program record for the most saves.

Other Program Highlights

Academic Achievements Women’s track and field was named an All-Academic team after posting the ninth highest team GPA in the nation. Six teams – men’s basketball, women’s soccer, cross country, indoor and outdoor track, and volleyball – earned Public Recognition Awards for their most recent multi-year Academic Progress Rate (APR) by the NCAA. These awards are given to teams with APRs in the top 10% of each sport. The Pilots garnered the most team awards of any WCC program. Alumni News Coleen Little ’06 (née Salisbury) won the women’s race in the 2012

Portland marathon. Erik Spoelstra ’92 coached the Miami HEAT to the 2012 NBA title. Megan Rapinoe ’08 helped Team USA win gold at the summer Olympics, while Christine Sinclair ’06 and Sophie Schmidt ’10 led Canada to bronze. Sinclair’s six goals also set an Olympic record. Keep up with latest news at portlandpilots.com, facebook.com/ portlandpilots, and @PortlandPilots on Twitter.

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UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS The Center, which is open to all University students, is consistently ranked in the top four percent of entrepreneurship programs in the country. Its Entrepreneur Scholars program has received the remarkable distinction of twice winning the national award for being the “Outstanding Specialty Entrepreneurship Program” by the the U.S. Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship – first in 2001 and then in 2012. In the program, a select group of students create new business ventures or develop new strategies for an existing enterprise. Since this program began in 1998, more than 20 successful companies have been launched by graduates.

Center for Entrepreneurship

The University was named to the 2011 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction. This list recognized the efforts of 3,400 University students who participated in service work during the 2010-11 academic year. Many of these efforts were spearheaded by the Moreau Center, which offers a wide variety of volunteer and service learning programs that benefit local, national, and international communities.

Moreau Center for Service and Leadership

The University ranks 13th nationally among peer institutions for the number of students who study abroad for a semester or longer. Programs directly tie to a wide range of majors and are offered in such diverse places as Austria, Australia, Chile, China, England, France, Italy, Japan, and Spain. Studies Abroad

Campus Ministry Since our founding in 1901, the University has been guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross, a Roman Catholic order of priests and brothers who believe in fostering the development of the whole person. Campus Ministry’s role is to nurture the faith development of all students on campus through programs, retreats, and Mass. Garaventa Center for Catholic Intellectual Life and Culture The Garaventa Center brings international and national speakers to campus to address a wide-range of topics relevant to Catholicism. Speaking this fall was Sr. Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States, which was made into a nationally acclaimed film featuring Susan Sarandon. Past speakers have included Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and author Jonathon Kozol.

Each year, the entire freshman class participates in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Building Community, Serving to Learnâ&#x20AC;? a one-day volunteer project.

Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C. Presid en t, Uni versi t y of P ort land What do you like most about your present career? Being in a position to make a difference in ways that will last long after I have left and working with my colleagues, both lay and religious. What are your favorite causes and why do you support them? Access to education. I was the first one in my family to go to college, and I know what a difference it made in my life. What is your guiding principle? Treating others with respect and care. What goal have you yet to achieve? Constructing a new recreation and wellness center on the UP campus. What word best describes you? Shy. What advice would you give to today’s UP students? Never sell yourself short. Don’t accomplish all your dreams simply because you dreamed too small. Why do you think a UP education stands out? Our strong core curriculum and an educational environment that prepares graduates to be ethical leaders. Hobbies? Golf and reading. Books last read? Unbroken by Laura Hillebrand; The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Persons, alive or not, that you wish you could meet? St. Thomas More, Mother Teresa, Steve Stricker. Music you listen to? Pretty much anything but rap, hip hop, or hard rock. Favorite thing about the Northwest? Experiencing the beauty of God’s creation in so many ways – the mountains, ocean, falls, and forests. Final thought? I have been blessed in my life in the Congregation of Holy Cross, especially spending these last ten-plus years at UP.

The University of Portland has raised $138 million toward our $175 million goal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the biggest fundraising effort in our history. But we need you to be a part of this campaign. It is only with your support, your creativity, and your passion that we can continue to be a harbringer of hope and success and become a stunning resource unlike any other in the world. Go to rise.up.edu or call 503.943.8607 to learn how you can get involved.

A shot of the campus facing south with the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Earle A. and Virginia H. Chiles Center in the foreground.