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here is no doubt that these are extraordinary times, not only for colleges and universities, but also for most institutions and organizations worldwide. However, DePauw is a remarkably strong and resilient national liberal arts college, and as such it is in a position to weather the current economic crisis and, with careful stewardship of our resources and focused planning on our core mission of teaching and learning, emerge even stronger. It is the strength of the people in the DePauw community – faculty and staff members, students and alumni – that will continue to provide assurances to us now as it provides the fuel for our future. As is the case with DePauw’s peer institutions, the severe downturn in the economy has challenged every source of the University’s revenue – most particularly the value of DePauw’s endowment, which currently supports 22 percent of the University’s annual budget. In addition, DePauw must respond to some longstanding operating budget issues that present even more challenges. We continue to work to reduce deficits in the operating budget for the current fiscal year (2008-09) and plan the budget for 2009-10. We have decreased operating budgets in all divisions of the University. Income from tuition, a major revenue source, also is affected as the serious economic downturn puts pressure on parents and students who are paying the cost of a quality higher education. In response to this reality, the Board of Trustees set the tuition increase for next year at 4.5 percent, reduced from a planned tuition increase of 7 percent to reflect the economic environment and recognize the financial challenges faced by families. We also have set aside additional funding in order to be able to respond to the anticipated increase in financial aid needs of our students. As daunting as the current challenges may seem, we cannot wait to move DePauw forward. In fact, it is in times such as these that we must focus our efforts on those steps that will strengthen DePauw. In order to do this, we have already begun work on three key initiatives: enhancing DePauw’s intellectual life, reviewing the ways in which we use our facilities and campus environs, and increasing DePauw’s reach and reputation as a leading national liberal arts college through careful and comprehensive outreach efforts. On the first initiative, I have asked the faculty to conduct a rigorous examination of DePauw’s intellectual life and secure input from students.

Specifically, I asked faculty members to review DePauw’s graduation requirements, Winter Term, internship programs, programs that link the curriculum to life’s work, and the first-year programs. It is the most comprehensive examination of curricular and co-curricular offerings that DePauw has ever undertaken, and I am very pleased by how eager faculty members and students have been to discuss the issues and be a part of making DePauw even better. If we focus on intellectual life, we can make DePauw the most exciting place to learn and work, and we can magnify the University’s strengths to make sure DePauw is among the really great liberal arts colleges. I am excited by the work that has been done already and the opportunities for the future. Second, we have engaged a leading campus planning firm that will help DePauw identify ways in which we can encourage an even greater amount of student-student and student-faculty interaction on campus. Although personal attention has always been a hallmark of the DePauw experience, we can do more – not by creating new buildings but rather by using current campus spaces more purposely. Further, we can do more to connect the University and students with the city of Greencastle to create a more truly college town environment. Third, we must work harder to spread the word about DePauw as a leading liberal arts college. We need to tell the compelling stories about how DePauw faculty members, students and alumni make a difference in the world. This is an initiative in which alumni can be of great assistance. I ask you to share your DePauw experience as widely as possible, and especially with prospective college students. I also ask you to recommend prospective students to the Admission Office; it is one of the most important ways that alumni can support DePauw. I plan to keep you informed about further developments in the matters discussed above. In the meantime, I want to thank you for your continued support of DePauw. Now, perhaps more than ever before, we need everyone in the DePauw community to pull together not only to weather the current economic environment but also to create an even more vital university.

Brian W. Casey President

DePauw Profile Thomas and Donna Spackman, both Class of 1959, remain active with DePauw Dr. Thomas and Donna Stewart Spackman, both Class of 1959, were active as students at DePauw. Tom, a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity, worked for The DePauw newspaper and was a member of Sigma Delta Chi, the national journalism organization now known as Society of Professional Journalists. Donna served as vice president and pledge trainer for Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Their leadership brought them together when they began dating as sophomores while working on the Union Board and then served as co-chairs of the second Little 5 race in 1957. “DePauw provided friendships, values and cultural identity. A small school provides an effective incubator to develop leadership skills. As underclassmen in our fraternity and sorority houses, exposure to upperclassmen provided us with role models and helped us to grow and mature,” Tom said. A double major in English literature and pre-medical sciences at DePauw, Tom trained in internal medicine, diagnostic radiology and pediatric radiology at Yale University. He joined the teaching faculty at Yale to start a long career in the health industry, and he retired last year as managing director in the FTI Cambio Health Solutions group of FTI’s Corporate Finance practice based in Brentwood, Tenn. Donna majored in psychology, and she worked as a management trainee at Sears to support the couple in their early years while Tom was in medical school. Their three children attended liberal arts colleges, including one who graduated from DePauw, Thomas J. Spackman Jr. ’89. “Small liberal arts colleges are truly special places that need to be supported and nurtured,” Tom said. “We want to help DePauw stay strong for the next generation, specifically for one or more of our 10 grandchildren.” One meaningful way to do that, they found, was to establish a charitable gift annuity at DePauw, which provided the couple with significant tax advantages and a lifetime stream of income while allowing them to support their alma mater. Although they have been regular donors to DePauw, they feel the charitable gift annuity is a way they can do something special in recognition of their 50th class reunion that they will celebrate in June. The Spackmans, who live in Vero Beach, Fla., have also supported DePauw by staying active with the University as alumni volunteers. Tom and Donna are both serving as their living unit representatives for their golden anniversary reunion. Tom has been writing for the 50th reunion class newsletter, and Donna has been involved in planning social programs. Both say they enjoy the opportunity to reconnect with former classmates.

Thomas and Donna Stewart Spackman with their 10 grandchildren.

Tom and Donna have always maintained close relationships over the years with DePauw friends, especially members of Beta Theta Pi and Kappa Kappa Gamma. Donna also has continued involvement with Kappa groups in communities where they have lived. They both assisted DePauw’s student recruitment efforts by hosting events for prospective students. They also attended a reception held in Vero Beach for DePauw’s 19th president, Brian W. Casey, who was inaugurated on Oct. 10. They were excited to hear President Casey’s insights and his plans to address issues facing the University. The Spackmans already have a plan to continue to be part of DePauw’s future.

––––– A charitable gift annuity is a simple gift and a great way to accomplish both income and philanthropic goals. In exchange for a gift to DePauw, annuitants will receive fixed income payments for life. And, since a charitable gift annuity is part investment and part gift, it can be an excellent option for donors who want to secure their own financial stability while ensuring a level of support for DePauw. This makes a charitable gift annuity a win-win situation. For more information about charitable gift annuities or other planned gifts, please call Melanie J. Norton, director of gift planning, at 765658-4216 or 800-446-5298, or send her an e-mail at melanienorton@ depauw.edu.

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STAFF Larry G. Anderson, editor

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Dian D. Phillips, art director-designer, director of publications Donna Grooms, class notes editor Kelly A. Graves, designer, assistant director of publications Richard Fields, University photographer Larry G. Ligget, editorial assistant Jennifer Clarkson Soster ’88, executive director of alumni relations Lisa Hollander, vice president for development and alumni relations DePauw Alumni Association Officers Lisa Henderson Bennett ’93, president spring 2009

Janet L. Johns ’85, vice president

INsIdE thIs IssuE: sustAINAbIlIty At dEpAuw

Stephen N. Combs ’87, secretary

Light Puddles An award-winning painting by Barbara Fields Timm, part-time assistant professor of art, inspired by the DePauw Nature Park.

DePauw ContactS Admission Stefanie D. Niles, vice president for admission and financial aid 765-658-4108 [email protected] Alumni Relations Jennifer Clarkson Soster ’88, executive director 765-658-4208 [email protected] Annual Fund John R. Kuka, director 765-658-4211 [email protected] Athletics S. Page Cotton Jr. ’71, director 765-658-4938 [email protected] Career Services Center Thomas R. Cath ’76, director 765-658-4280 [email protected]

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Class Notes Donna Grooms 765-658-4625 (fax) [email protected] DePauw Magazine Larry G. Anderson, editor P.O. Box 37 Greencastle, IN 46135-0037 765-658-4628 765-658-4625 (fax) [email protected] www.depauw.edu/pa/magazine Development and Alumni Relations Lisa Hollander, vice president 765-658-4036 [email protected] Financial Aid Craig A. Slaughter, director 765-658-4030 [email protected]

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Media Relations Ken Owen ’82, executive director 765-658-4634 [email protected] Registrar’s Office (transcripts) Kenneth J. Kirkpatrick, registrar 765-658-4000 [email protected] Sports Information Bill Wagner, director 765-658-4630 Hotline (scores) 765-658-4636 [email protected] www.depauw.edu/ath/

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ON THE COVER: Sustainability at DePauw. See story beginning on page 15. Light Puddles, an oil on canvas, is one of several paintings by Barbara Fields Timm, part-time assistant professor of art, that have been inspired by the DePauw Nature Park. The painting is now on display in The Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics. To view more of Timm's art work, go to www.fieldstimm.com.

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100 years of SPJ’s leadership in journalism. WGRE marks 60th anniversary as journalistic leader. Our DePauw. Winter Term in Service projects 2009. News briefs. Faculty news. RECENT WORDS

Brown. Crocker ’51. Csicsery-Ronay. Decker ’72. Ferringer ’98. Griffith ’83. Heithaus. Lemler ’74. Newman. Ono ’87. Patterson ’88. Ries ’50. FEATURE: SUSTAINABILITY AT DEPAUW

Sustainability at DePauw. DePauw joins other colleges in Presidents Climate Commitment. Sustainability is not an extracurricular anymore (Taylor M. Cantril ’11). Faculty member sees the growth of sustainability on campus (Jeanette K. Pope). Community works together to put the Green back into Greencastle. Peternell Endowed Scholarship will support students interested in environmental affairs/ science. No Trash Wednesdays are just one result of DePauw’s recycling efforts. A conversation with Wallace “J” Nichols ’89. Prindle Institute has gold rating from U.S. Green Building Council. ALUMNI PROGRAMS

From the DePauw Alumni Association. Highlights of Alumni Reunion Weekend 2009. Help set a Monon Bell record. Hot spots for new regional alumni events include the first-ever international region. Corrections to the Annual Honor Roll of Donors. First Thursday events scheduled for alumni. CLASS NOTES DEPAUW PROFILE

Web site Jason C. Shore 765-658-4533 [email protected] www.depauw.edu

Thomas and Donna Spackman, both Class of 1959, remain active with DePauw.

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100 years of SPJ’s leadership in journalism

Barney Kilgore ’29

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A historic part of DePauw’s journalism tradition – as well as impact on the nation’s news media – turned 100 years old this spring. The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), which was founded as Sigma Delta Chi (SDX) by DePauw students in May 1909 and is now the nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding with a series of events on campus on April 17. Special guests included Ken Paulson, president of the Newseum in Washington, D.C.; Richard J. Tofel, journalist and author of a new biography of the Business Journalist of the Century, Bernard “Barney” Kilgore ’29; and award-winning journalist Jane Pauley. “SPJ has had a great impact on journalism and democracy,” said David Aeikens, reporter for the St. Cloud (Minn.) Tribune and SPJ president. “We wanted to honor the year of SPJ’s birth at the place where it was born. It was founded at DePauw and spread very quickly across the nation. The student chapters were first, and then professional chapters.” The first five professional chapters were founded in 1921, and there are now about 60 professional chapters in the nation. “We’re looking forward to another 100 years. There’s no doubt it’s a difficult time for journalists and journalism, but I’m confident we’ll make it through,” Aeikens said. “I think journalism will be bigger and stronger with SPJ leading the way.” The day’s events were held in East College’s Meharry Hall, upstairs from the room in which SDX/SPJ was founded 100 years ago. In the morning, Tofel, author of Restless Genius: Barney

Above, SDX monument stands in front of East College on the DePauw campus; below, The Media Wall of Fame in the Eugene S. Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media at DePauw

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Jane Pauley

Kilgore, The Wall Street Journal, and the Invention of Modern Journalism, examined the career of Kilgore, who has been called the “man who transformed The Wall Street Journal – and modern media,” and whose career in journalism began at DePauw. In the afternoon, Robert M. Steele ’69, Eugene S. Pulliam Distinguished Visiting Professor of Journalism at DePauw and Poynter Institute faculty member, moderated a panel discussion of “Journalism in Times of Peril and Promise.” Panelists included Bob Edwards, host of a daily show on XM Radio; Ken Paulson, who now leads the Freedom Forum and Newseum and is former editor of USA Today; Karen B. Dunlap, president of the Poynter Institute; Jan Schaffer, executive director of J-Lab: The Institute for Interactive Journalism; Suzanne McCarroll, a reporter at KCNC-TV in Denver; and Bruce Sanford, SPJ legal counsel and First Amendment attorney. Jane Pauley, a veteran of NBC News and a 30-year member of SPJ, gave the Timothy and Sharon Ubben Lecture in the evening. Then Pauley was inducted into the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame. Four Indiana journalists – Craig Klugman, James Brown, Janet Flanner and Ernest Wilkinson – were inducted at a Saturday luncheon at the Walden Inn. “The Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame was created by SPJ and is located at DePauw University’s historic East College in the room where Sigma Delta Chi was founded,” said Ray Moscowitz, president of the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame. “The journalistic excellence and diversity in the Class of 2009 is typical. We honored an outstanding newspaper editor, a retired top editor, a legendary national magazine columnist, a noted broadcast journalist and a leading educator.” On May 6, 1909, a story on the front page of The DePauw Daily announced that 10 DePauw student journalists had formed Sigma Delta Chi, a journalism fraternity. The founders decided at the outset that the fraternity should be honorary, as distinguished from the usual pattern of social Greek-letter fraternities. The idea was to support a truthful, honorable press, one not dominated by commercialism. By planting journalistic ideals in student journalists, they could make great strides toward their goal. Within a few years, Sigma Delta Chi had spread to a dozen other campuses and eventually became a national institution and an influential voice in American journalism. SPJ’s national headquarters were located in downtown Greencastle from 1990-2000, and then the offices were moved to Indianapolis.

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WGRE marks 60th anniversary as journalistic leader Richard “Dick” S. Johnson ’76, reporter/ “As one of the largest student organizaanchor for NBC Channel 5 in Chicago, tions on campus, WGRE has given many remembers the specific moment at WGRE “As we currently endure DePauw students the opportunity to experience that spurred him to pursue a news career. the biggest changes the firsthand how an electronic media organizaAn overturned truck caused a hazardous tion operates. WGRE is also a good place media industry has ever chemical spill in Brazil, Ind. In the WGRE to learn about current issues, learn how to been through, I return to radio newsroom, Johnson watched as Assistant express yourself in speaking and writing, and Professor John Bittner, director of broadcast that moment to remind me learn about disseminating information to an journalism at the time, held a phone to each why I still love what I do.” audience,” said Jeffrey M. Mcall ’76, professor ear as he worked the story himself until student of communication and the station’s general – Richard S. Johnson ’76 reporters could arrive. “The sight of him pepmanager. “These are all learning experiences pering officials with questions through each within the liberal arts tradition. Learning how phone, trying to get a handle on the severity of the incident, was enough to gather, analyze and disseminate information is important to many to set the course for the rest of my life,” Johnson said. careers – business, education, law, policy, nonprofit and more.” “As we currently endure the biggest changes the media industry has Former WGRE news director and student station manager Nicole ever been through, I return to that moment to remind me why I still R. Pence ’06 particularly appreciates the hands-on experiences that love what I do,” explained Johnson, who served as a reporter, morning prepared her for her career. “WGRE challenged me every day to think news anchor and eventually news director at the station. creatively to be able to staff the DJs, news desk and radio remotes. I Many other alumni recall their moments at WGRE as the nation’s know it was the leadership challenges that help me tackle responsibilities first FCC-licensed educational station celebrates its 60th anniversary in my newsroom today,” said Pence, who is now the sunrise reporter for this year. Founded by professors Herold Ross and Elizabeth “Betty” J. WLEX, the NBC affiliate in Lexington, Ky. Turnell, WGRE began broadcasting (then at 10 watts) on April 25, 1949, “I credit being a DJ, reading newscasts and hosting the public and the student-managed station has been an incubator for producing affairs show “TigerFire” with creating and fostering my ad-lib skills. alumni in journalism and many other fields. Learning how to communicate without a script is invaluable.” (EDITOR’S NOTE: Readers may remember that Pence was the student DePauw Magazine followed to chronicle a day in the life of a DePauw student in the spring 2005 issue. At that time she was co-host of a music and talk show on WGRE and preparing for a career in broadcast journalism.) WGRE launched Bayard “Bud” H. Walters into radio management. Walters knew Betty J. Turnell, one of WGRE’s founders, as a great mentor. As president of the Cromwell Group, Walters established a radio station in Decatur, Ill., and dedicated it to Turnell by naming it with her initials: WEJT. He started volunteering at WGRE as a freshman, and the station became his primary extracurricular activity. “During my junior year, a light bulb went on that I really liked Sophomore disc jockey Jessica E. Fenn, right, on the air. what radio could do to help a community be positive. Since I was

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Assistant music director Jessica D. Adams, a sophomore not very good as an on-air personality, I decided on management and ownership. That’s what I’ve done,” said Walters, who was a communication major and political science minor. “There is no question that WGRE affected my career plans and thinking. Most who work there do not go into media as a career, but the experience gives them a better understanding of media and how it works. That’s been true for 60 years.” One of many alumni who draw on their WGRE experiences in non-journalism fields, Ellen Morrison Townsend ’94 is an attorney with Hackman Hulett & Cracraft, LLP in Indianapolis. “My time as station manager (1992-94) helped prepare me for the practice of law in many different ways. We [WGRE student staff ] developed people skills by interacting with student volunteers, faculty members and administrators. We learned teamwork by coordinating schedules, play lists and news coverage of campus events among our team of DJs, newscasters and sportscasters,” she said. “I learned to speak on my feet (and on the spot) when interviewing campus and political figures about controversial topics in a live, weekly, call-in public affairs show. We honed our problem-solving skills by keeping WGRE live around the clock despite unexpected contingencies with personnel and equipment. We learned diplomacy by addressing and resolving differences of opinion. My time spent with WGRE helped me learn both to communicate and advocate – essential skills for any lawyer.” Compared to its start, WGRE now broadcasts at 800 watts and has more than 200 student staff members each semester. McCall, who has been WGRE general manager for nearly half of the station’s history, noted, “Our staff has more than doubled in the nearly 24 years I have

April 28, 1949 – WGRE signs on as the first 10-watt educational radio station licensed by the FCC. The founders are speech department professors Herold Ross and Betty J. Turnell. Station broadcasts from Harrison Hall. 1952 – WGRE is relocated to the Memorial Student Union Building. 1962 – WGRE increases its power from 10 watts to 250 watts. 1983 – WGRE begins broadcasting in stereo. 1986 – WGRE begins broadcasting 24 hours a day when the University is in session. 1991 – WGRE moves into the Center for Contemporary Media. 1993 – WGRE is a finalist in the National Association of Broadcasters Crystal Award competition for public service, the first of three times WGRE is so honored. WGRE is the only college radio station to receive such recognition. 1994 – WGRE power is increased to 800 watts. 1998 – WGRE transmitter is relocated from the Union Building to the Julian Science & Mathematics building. 2000 – WGRE is named the number one college radio station in the nation by the Princeton Review. WGRE has been ranked number seven or higher each year from 1998 to the present. 2001 – WGRE’s broadcast signal becomes available on the Internet. 2002 – WGRE is upgraded to provide full digital production facilities. 2008 – WGRE switches to IHETS for streaming broadcast service in three formats. 2008 – WGRE achieves final four status in the MTVu best college radio station contest. Faculty supervisors at WGRE 1949-71: Betty J. Turnell 1971-72: Larry Taylor 1972-73: Rick Gudal 1973-81: John Bittner 1981-84: Bob Miller 1984-85: Craig Klein 1985-present: Jeffrey M. McCall

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affairs programs that cover local and campus issues. Three times each year, WGRE staff conduct a philanthropy campaign to raise awareness and funding for local charities, including a local food bank, after-school enrichment program and community center. Current WGRE student staff members have many stories to tell, and so do the many alumni who have worked at the radio station during the past 60 years. DePauw Magazine invites alumni to share their WGRE moments, and we will print as many as possible in future magazine issues. What role did WGRE play during your time as a DePauw student? What WGRE moment made a difference in your personal and professional life? Please send your WGRE moments/stories to Larry G. Anderson, editor, by e-mail at [email protected] or by letter to DePauw Magazine, 300 E. Seminary St., P.O. Box 37, Greencastle, IN 46135-0037.

The Bartlett Reflection Center dedicated

The Bartlett Reflection Center, located near The Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics in the DePauw Nature Park, was dedicated on Friday, April 24, 2009. Funds for the building were provided by Susan (Bartelsmeyer ’66) and James R. Bartlett ’66. The Center provides an ideal place for individual and group reflections in a quiet, natural setting. The Bartlett Reflection Center, which received LEED Gold certification, complements the Prindle Institute by offering a space conducive to meditation and contemplation.

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Their passion. Your gift. Our DePauw. From California to New York, and all points in between, students come to DePauw to receive a world-class liberal arts education. In many cases, our students don’t live that far from you, maybe even one of the students pictured on this page. Visit our Web site to hear their stories and view their videos, www.depauw.edu/ourdepauw. Our students are passionate about their education.

Support our DePauw. Grace B. Atwater ’10 Buffalo, N.Y. “I am paying for a large portion of my education myself. My parents are helping me, also, and we all cannot express how much DePauw scholarships have made a difference in our lives.”

Robert W. Steele Jr. ’11 Wheaton, Ill. “DePauw calls for me to reach deep within myself and draw out a potential that I am continuing to refine in the classroom, on the track and even in my interaction with my peers.”

Maureen E. Taylor ’10 St. Louis, Mo. “I’m getting an outstanding education, wonderful leadership opportunities, and making friends I will have for life. But I could not experience any of these things without scholarship assistance.”

Melissa J. Buckley ’10 Indianapolis, Ind. “An economics major and political science minor, I enjoy taking the rigorous courses taught by top-rate professors intent on challenging students.”

Amelia L. Hill ’10 Los Angeles, Calif. “I’ve received scholarships and financial aid that enable me to have great Winter Term experiences.”

Adam S. Wishart ’10 Annapolis, Md. “I could not be here without the support of alumni, friends and parents. I cannot say thank you enough.”

Make your gift at www.depauw.edu/give.

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Winter Term in Service Projects 2009 Winter Term in Service (WTIS) projects, led by DePauw faculty members, offer an excellent opportunity for students to explore and experience other cultures, to learn in new environments, to develop skills not readily available in any other manner, or to perform service while deepening their awareness of the global community. For more information about WTIS, go to www.depauw.edu/univ/hartman/wtis.asp.

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News Briefs DePauw students experience high level of academic challenge, study says DePauw first-year students and seniors are in the top 10 percent of college and university students nationwide for the level of academic challenge they experience, according to the 2008 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). Titled “Promoting Engagement for All Students: The Imperative to Look Within,” the national survey also ranks DePauw seniors in the top 10 percent for enjoying enriching educational experiences. Overall, the survey indicates that DePauw provides its students with more academically challenging, interactive and stimulating learning experiences than those found at peer institutions and the national average of all colleges and universities.

Media Fellows intern at a wide range of media organizations Students in the Media Fellows Program gain hands-on experience during semester-long internships around the nation and world, usually in their junior year. During the spring semester, Media Fellows and their internship sites include: Luke C. Beasley, Swift Communications newspapers in California and Nevada; Alyssa A. Jewell, WPSD-TV, Paducah, Ky.; Danielle A. Johnson, Barcelona Metropolitan Magazine, Barcelona, Spain; Emily A. Jung, The London Program; Lindsay M. Merwin, The Today Show, New York City; Danielle M. Shover, Barcelona Metropolitan Magazine, Barcelona, Spain; Benjamin C. Solomon, CBS Evening News, New York City; Elizabeth A. Staton, Wiley Publishing, Indianapolis; Alex R.Turco, John Bragg Photography, Indianapolis; Lauren E. Weatherall, The Colbert Report, New York City; and Evan P. Williams, ResCare Media Relations, Louisville, Ky.

DePauw ranks sixth in nation for students who study abroad DePauw ranks among the top 10 baccalaureate institutions in the nation for the total number of students who studied abroad in 2006-07, according to the Open Doors 2008 report. DePauw is sixth among baccalaureate institutions in the report published annually by the Institute of International Education with funding from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. DePauw has regularly ranked high in the annual report. During the spring semester, 64 DePauw students are studying offcampus in 22 countries, including Argentina, Australia, British West Indies, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mali, New Zealand, Russia, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, United States and Wales.

Chamber Symphony commemorates 200th anniversary of Haydn’s death with concert tour of Austria Thirty-one student members of the DePauw Chamber Symphony made an international concert tour during Winter Term in January to help commemorate the 200th anniversary of the death of classical composer Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809). Under the direction of Orcenith G. Smith, the DePauw Chamber Symphony traveled to Vienna and Salzburg, Austria, from Jan 8-15. The DePauw ensemble gave one of the first performances of the 2009 Haydn Celebration Year at Esterházy Palace in Vienna – where Haydn spent nearly 30 years of his life producing many compositions. The Chamber Symphony also performed at Salzburg’s famed Mozarteum, one of the world’s leading music conservatories. DePauw assistant professors of music Nicole M. Brockman and Maria M. Chow accompanied the Chamber Symphony.

Kiplinger’s: DePauw is 38th best value among liberal arts colleges DePauw is among the nation’s top 50 liberal arts colleges that combine “outstanding economic value with top-notch education,” according to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. The magazine’s 2009 “best values” list places DePauw number 38 among the nation’s liberal arts colleges. The list includes colleges that provide exceptional education at outstanding economic value, emphasizing academic quality while remaining affordable.

Management Fellows experience internships worldwide Students in the Management Fellows Program gain real-work experience during internships at leading businesses and nonprofit organizations around the nation and world. This spring, Management Fellows and their internship sites include: juniors Gerry R. Dick, RICS Software, Indianapolis; John M. Drake, First Internet Bank, Indianapolis; Austin W. Eiler, Independent Purchasing Cooperative, Miami; Alexander E. Fitch, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis; Gregory P. Giometti, KeyBanc Capital Markets, Cleveland; Jordan C. Havercamp, Westpoint Financial Group, Indianapolis; Nicholas A. Laird, Independent Purchasing Cooperative, Miami; Brian K. Lawless, Baierexport Exporting Network, Buenos Aires; Timothy J. Nicholson, Brunswick Group LLC, New York City; Penka D. Shopova, Deutsche Bank, London; and Marshall C. Weadick, LNE Group, Cleveland.

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Oware and Steinson recognized for exemplary teaching Matthew K. Oware, associate professor of sociology and anthropology, and Barbara J. Steinson, professor of history, are recipients of the Exemplary Teaching Award for 2008-09. Given jointly by DePauw and the General Board of Higher Education of the United Methodist Church, the award recognizes faculty members who exemplify excellence in teaching, civility and concern for students and colleagues, commitment to valuecentered education, and service to students, the University and community. Matthew K. Oware Oware came to DePauw as a faculty fellow in 2000-01 while he was still a graduate student participant in the Preparing Future Faculty program in sociology at Indiana University. He was appointed a pre-doctoral scholar for 200102 and then a full-time faculty member in 2002-03. He was granted tenure and promoted to associate professor effective with the 2008-09 academic year. He teaches courses such as Race and Ethnic Relations in the U.S., Individual and Society, Sociology and Popular Culture, and Sociology and Hip Hop. He has twice led Winter Term study projects in Botswana. Students say that he is a dedicated and inspiring teacher, and a mentor who is able to raise difficult topics in class while making the discussions safe for what might otherwise be awkward or threatening. He holds students to rigorous standards of critical reading, analytical discussions and thoughtful speaking, challenging them at many levels. He is known among his faculty colleagues as an effective speaker, engaging lecturer and skillful discussion leader. His classes exemplify the best of liberal arts college teaching. Oware’s scholarship includes studies of self-identification in different settings of children of mixed racial heritage. He is a member of the editorial board of Teaching Sociology, and he was awarded a faculty fellowship

(2009-12) for “A Sociological Analysis of Rap, Race and Politics.” His service outside of the classroom includes work with the Black Studies Steering Committee, Publications Board, Black Caucus (which he served as co-convenor), Campus Climate Task Force and First-Year Seminar Committee. He also served three years as faculty adviser to the Association of African-American Students and as an adviser for Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. Steinson joined DePauw in 1978 as an assistant professor of history, was tenured and promoted to associate professor in 1984 and promoted to professor in 1992. She received recognition as University Professor in 2003-07 for sustained excellence in teaching, scholarship Barbara J. Steinson and research. Steinson is described by students and faculty colleagues as one of the most passionate teachers they have encountered as well as an innovative teacher, truly concerned with the success of her students. Her teaching spans U.S. History from the colonial to present times, History of Women in the U.S., Legal History, First-Year Seminars (Mirrors of War, Americans and War, and the Great War), and History 105 The American Experience (Violence; Violence and Nonviolence). She has led Winter Term Study projects in France three times. She chaired the history department for six years and has served the University as a member of the Conflict Studies Steering Committee, Women’s Studies Steering Committee and Compton Center Advisory Committee and others. Professor Steinson received two faculty fellowships (titled Rural Women in Indiana and Making Do: Essays on Gender and Rural Life in Indiana 1890-1960). She published American Women’s Activism in World War I in 1982, which is currently under contract for a second edition, a project supported by the award of a Fisher Fellowship in fall 2003. She is nearing completion of another book, Rural Women in Indiana, 1870-1990. The Exemplary Teaching Award is supported by the George and Virginia Crane Distinguished Teaching Award Fund.

For more information about the current and past recipients of the Exemplary Teaching Award: www.depauw.edu/news/index.asp?id=22419

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Faculty Briefs C. Matthew Balensuela, professor of music, is a recipient of the Music Library Association’s 2008 Vincent H. Duckles Award. Balensuela and his co-author, David Russell Williams, were honored for their book, Music Balensuela Theory from Boethius to Zarlino: A Bibliography and Guide. The award is given annually for the best book-length bibliography or other research tool in music.

n James Beckel, adjunct professor of music, composed music that was premiered on Feb. 15 by the Butler University Wind Ensemble. “Symphony for Band” was commissioned by a consortium of 14 college and high school bands, including the DePauw University Band.

Wilkerson Salman Huffman Carl A. Huffman, Robert Stockwell Professor of Greek Languages and Literature and professor of classical studies; Randy K. Salman, professor of music; and M. Scott Wilkerson, professor of geosciences, were awarded University Professorships for 2009-13. University Professorships recognize faculty members for sustained excellence in teaching, professional development and service.

n For the 29th season, Dan J. Rizner, professor of music, has been invited to perform in the violin section of the Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra during the summer.

n Robert F. Dewey, assistant professor of history, was invited to give a talk, “Fiji Islands, Empire and the Indigenous Embrace of Rugby Football,” at the Institute of Historical Research in London on March 23.

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Anne F. Harris, associate professor of art, was elected to the board of directors of the International Center of Medieval Art. Based in New York City, ICMA works to promote and encourage the study, understanding and Harris appreciation of the visual arts of the Middle Ages produced in Europe, the Mediterranean region, and the Slavic world, during the period between ca. 300 and ca. 1500 C.E.

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Robert O. Weiss, professor emeritus of communication, and his wife, Ann, are co-recipients of the 2008 Hobgood Distinguished Service to Communication Centers Award given by the Communication Centers Section of the National Communication Association. They helped establish the Oral Communication Competence Program at DePauw and were among the founders of the National Association of Communication Centers.

Humanitarian Intervention Symposium

Former Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans (left) is introduced as keynote speaker by the symposium organizer, Associate Professor of Political Science Brett R. O’Bannon, in March. For more photos taken during the three-day symposium, go to www.depauw.edu/ photos/albumDetail.asp?t=1169. To read more about the symposium, go to www.depauw. edu/programs/humanitarian_symposium.asp.

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Recent Words HARRY J. BROWN, assistant professor of English, Videogames and Education (M.E. Sharpe – ISBN: 978-0-7656-1997-6). Video games challenge our notions of identity, creativity and moral value and provide a powerful new avenue for teaching and learning. Videogames and Education is a rich and provocative guide to the role of interactive media in cultural learning. It searches for specific ways to interpret video games in the context of human experience and in the field of humanities research. Brown shows how video games have become a powerful form of political, ethical and religious discourse, and how they have already influenced the way we teach, learn and create. Brown discusses the major trends in game design, public controversies surrounding video games and predominant critical positions in game criticism. Brian Alexander, National Institute for Technology and Liberal Education, calls this book a “milestone in academia’s engagement with computer gaming.” DAVID A. CROCKER ’51, Ethics of Global Development: Agency, Capability, and Deliberative Democracy (Cambridge University Press – ISBN: 978-353-7500). The world continues to be afflicted with inequality, violence, environmental degradation and tyranny. Ethics of Global Development offers a moral reflection on the ends and means of local, national and global efforts to overcome these dilemmas. According to Branko Milanovic, World Bank and Carnegie Endowment, Ethics of Global Development “opens up, in the most consistent manner, an area only imperfectly explored so far: the ethics of global development. It discusses whether there are duties of rich countries and individuals toward the poor. What is global justice? How fair is the existing trade system? What is the place of migration? As the world becomes more interdependent, these questions, generally discussed within the confines of the nation-state, will have to be addressed at a global level. Crocker’s book is a big step in that direction.” ISTVAN CSICSERY-RONAY JR., professor of English, The Seven Beauties of Science Fiction (Wesleyan University Press – ISBN: 978-0-8195-6889-2). As the world undergoes daily transformations through the application of technoscience to every aspect of life, science fiction has become an essential mode of imagining the horizons of possibility. A strikingly high proportion of films, commercial art, popular music, video and computer games, and non-genre fiction have become what Csicsery-Ronay calls science fictional, stimulating science fiction habits of mind. The Seven Beauties of Science Fiction describes science fiction as a constellation of seven diverse cognitive attractions that are particularly formative of science-fictionality. They are: fictive neology, fictive novums, future history, imaginary science, science-fictional sublime, science-fictional grotesque, and Technologiade, or the epic of technoscience’s development into a global regime. Csicsery-Ronay teaches courses in world literature, and he is coeditor of the journal Science Fiction Studies and author of Robot Ghosts and Weird Dreams. SCOTT H. DECKER ’72 and Margaret Townsend Chapman, Drug Smugglers on Drug Smuggling: Lessons from the Inside (Temple University Press – ISBN 978-1-59213-643-8). Perhaps the best way to examine drug smuggling is from the perspective of those most in the know – that is, experienced drug smugglers. Drug Smugglers on Drug Smuggling is based on in-depth interviews with 34 of the most heavily involved drug smugglers in federal prisons – individuals who were caught with significant quantities of cocaine in their possession. It focuses on how drug smugglers organize themselves to minimize risk, how they move the drugs from source countries to the United States, their roles in smuggling, and how they balance risks and rewards. Decker and Chapman let the drug smugglers tell their own stories concerning motivation, strategy and organizational design. Decker is professor of criminology and criminal justice at Arizona State University.

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Recent Words JOHN L. FERRINGER ’98 and Sean P. McDonough, SharePoint® 2007 Disaster Recovery Guide (Course Technology Cengage Learning – ISBN: 978-1-5840-599-0). Microsoft’s SharePoint platform is a complex, diverse technical tool designed to meet a range of business needs and uses. This diversity also applies to the numerous methods, tools and approaches that can be used to preserve your SharePoint farm if it becomes affected by a catastrophic event. SharePoint® 2007 Disaster Recovery Guide introduces the methods, tools and approaches for backing up and restoring SharePoint. After covering all the crucial technical aspects of preserving SharePoint with the tools Microsoft provides, Ferringer introduces the key concepts and activities necessary to develop a disaster recovery plan to implement those practices. Ferringer is a solutions architect for Apparatus, Inc., a Microsoft Certified Specialist (MCTS) in the areas of SharePoint and System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), and a Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD). DANIEL B. GRIFFITH ’83 and Cliff Goodwin, Supervisor’s Survival Kit, 11th edition (Pearson Education – ISBN: 978-0-13-239698-1). To be successful, front-line managers must possess a diverse set of technical, human relations and conceptual skills. Supervisor’s Survival Kit is designed to develop a repertoire of skilled behaviors in each of these areas to deal with the challenges presented in the workplace. Topics include handling an increasingly diverse work force, empowering employees, encouraging teamwork, hiring and firing, training and enhancing employee performance, ensuring health and safety, and improving productivity and quality – to mention only some of the important tasks supervisors are asked to manage. Users of this book will build skills and learn to internalize concepts by working through a variety of experiential exercises, including case studies, role-playing activities, short vignettes, self-assessments and personal growth exercises. JOSEPH W. HEITHAUS, associate professor of English, Rivers, Rails, and Runways (San Francisco Bay Press – ISBN: 978-1604610-079). Heithaus is one of five poets represented in this book who refer to themselves as Airpoets. Their poems were chosen by British glass artist Martin Donlin to be included in 25-foot windows he created for the new midfield terminal of the Indianapolis International Airport. The group – formed as a result of a call for contributions from the Writer’s Conference of Indiana – were poetic strangers brought together for one project. However, they decided to spend time exploring their individual poetry collectively, and Rivers, Rails, and Runways grew from this collaboration. When the poems from a year of sharing came together, the poets were surprised at how the poems spoke to one another. Heithaus’s poems have appeared or are forthcoming in many journals, including Prairie Schooner, The North American Review, The Southern Review and Poetry. JAMES B. LEMLER ’74, Transforming Congregations (Church Publishing – ISBN: 978-0-89869584-7). The inaugural title in a series designed to invigorate ministry and assure healthy congregations that are focused on missions and to offer concrete answers, Transforming Congregations is a road map to renewed vitality in congregations of every size and description. Arguing that local faith communities are the very front line of the mission, Lemler offers practical ideas and best practices to nurture strength and health in all congregations. He asks how can our patterns of congregational life renew themselves and adjust to changing culture without abandoning principle? How can local faith communities stay resilient and hopeful? Lemler provides a variety of ways to feed our growing hunger to move forward in mission and hope for a more abundant future. DAVID M. NEWMAN, professor of sociology, Families: A Sociological Perspective (McGraw Hill Higher Education – ISBN: 978-0-07-340416-5). Perhaps no word evokes as much emotion or carries as much political weight as family. It permeates our lives and defines who we are as a

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Recent Words culture. Yet, as recognizable as it is, family is also a remarkably elusive term. If you ask 10 people to define it, you will likely get 10 different responses. In Families: A Sociological Perspective, Newman successfully connects to students’ personal lives, showing how sociologists understand and explain families. The impact of race, gender and social class on family life – both as sources of personal and group identity and as sources of inequality – are thoughtfully discussed. Many of the important developmental stages people face – entry into parenthood, experiences of childhood and adolescence, and strains of adulthood and later life – are carefully examined. The final chapter examines the challenges that families will likely face in the future. KENT A. ONO ’87 and Vincent N. Pham, Asian Americans and the Media (Polity Press – ISBN: 978-0-7456-4273-4). The authors summarize key scholarship on Asian American media, as well as lay theoretical groundwork to help students, scholars and other interested readers understand historical and contemporary media representations of Asian Americans in traditional media as well as in newer media, primarily Internet. Since Asian Americans had little control over their representation in early U.S. media, historically dominant white society largely constructed Asian American media representations. In this context, Asian Americans and the Media draws attention to recurring patterns in media representation, as well as responses by Asian America. Today, Asian Americans are creating complex, sophisticated and imaginative self-portraits within U.S. media, often equipped with powerful information and education about Asian Americans. Ono is a professor of communications and Asian American Studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. DR. ROBERT D. PATTERSON ’88 and Dr. George H. Rawls, So You Want to be a Doctor? (Hilton Publishing – ISBN: 978-0-9764443-6). If at some point during your academic career, you took a course in biology or physics that piqued your interest in medicine and has you thinking about the road to becoming a physician – then this book is for you. Written by two renowned medical professionals, So You Want to be a Doctor? is the book for every student, from high school through medical school. Drs. Patterson and Rawls, along with medical students and residents, provide a step-by-step road map that will lead and inspire even the less confident student to a career in medicine. So You Want to be a Doctor? includes ways to prepare while in high school and college, successfully apply to medical school, overcome test anxiety, present yourself before a review board, handle social issues such as cultural competency and diversity, and much more. Patterson is a resident in psychiatry at the University of Louisville Medical School. AL RIES ’50 and Laura Ries, War in the Boardroom: Why Left-Brain Management and Right Brain Marketing Don’t See Eye-to-Eye – and What to Do About It (Collins Business – ISBN: 9780-06-166919-4). Al and Laura Ries reveal their long-awaited manifesto about the fundamentally different approaches that management and marketing take toward establishing brands and products, and how the marketing approach is the one to follow. They demonstrate that management tends to attract left-brain types who think verbally, logically and analytically while marketing types tend to be right-brain oriented thinking visually, intuitively and holistically. In today’s media-dense and globally competitive environment, it is the latter kind of thinking that is necessary for success. They make this argument by examining tried-and-true brands and products and showing how and why some brands remain successful for years (Nokia, Gatorade and Kleenex, for example) while others have declined (Saturn, Home Depot and Motorola). War in the Boardroom provides a game plan for companies that want to resolve counterproductive struggle and start reaping rewards.

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Read more book reviews in previous issues of DePauw Magazine at www.depauw.edu/pa/magazine.

Sustainability at DePauw Student, faculty and staff commitment drives the efforts

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When Brian W. Casey was appointed DePauw’s 19th president last year, the

first e-mail he received was from sophomore Anthony M. Baratta, a member of the DePauw Environmental Policy Project (DEPP), urging the new president to increase sustainability efforts at the University. In preparation for President Casey’s arrival on July 1, 2008, Assistant Professor of Philosophy Jen J. Everett, DePauw’s first sustainability coordinator, led a group that researched and developed a Sustainability Status Report, which was posted on DePauw’s Web site in August 2008. The report was written by Everett, Jen J. Everett

sophomore Taylor M. Cantril and senior Melissa “Missy” D. Orr. You can read the report on DePauw’s Web site by going to www.depauw.edu/univ/sustain/sustainabilityreport08.asp.

It was that kind of interest and support by DePauw students, faculty and staff members that led President Casey to sign the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment (PCC) on Sept. 15, 2008. By so doing, President Casey joined nearly 600 college and university presidents and chancellors across the country in pledging to neutralize greenhouse gas emissions by their institutions and make environmental awareness a key component of campus life. (Read the Presidents Climate Commitment on page 16 of this magazine).

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Carol S. Steele

Changing the campus environment “One of the great strengths of DePauw’s program is that it’s really a bottom-up and top-down approach to sustainability,” says Carol S. Steele, associate dean of academic affairs who became the University’s first administrative sustainability coordinator on Sept. 15. “The current group of students is actively interested in all facets of sustainability and have willingly spent long hours researching, preparing proposals, finding solutions to problems, and creating and implementing programs that have already changed the campus environment. “Signing the Presidents Climate Commitment signifies that DePauw sees sustainability as an institutional value. It means that it touches every aspect of University life; it’s transformative. Through what students learn here, DePauw is preparing the leaders who will be solving very thorny environmental problems for our country and world.” Steele points out that students have generated many of the sustainability efforts on campus. For example, one group of students works closely with DePauw’s food service provider in order to obtain healthier foods and to identify food vendors within a 100mile radius of the campus who can provide fresh meats, dairy products, vegetables, fruits, eggs from uncaged chickens and more. Student involvement also has greatly expanded recycling efforts on campus, including composting barrels in the Hub food court in the Memorial Student Union Building. Composting bins have been placed behind the Union Building and Longden Hall. Increasingly, sustainability is being woven into the fabric of DePauw. Students, faculty and staff members are more aware of doing simple things, such as recycling cans and bottles, turning off lights in unused

DePauw joins other colleges in Presidents Climate Commitment On Sept. 15, 2008, President Brian W. Casey, with support and encouragement by DePauw students and faculty members, joined nearly 600 American college and university presidents in signing the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment. By doing so, DePauw pledged to begin the process of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and becoming climate-neutral. Below is the Presidents’ Climate Commitment: The fight against global warming will shape the 21st century. Colleges and universities must exercise leadership in their communities and throughout society by modeling ways to eliminate global warming emissions, and by providing the knowledge and the educated graduates to achieve climate neutrality. Campuses that address the climate challenge by eliminating global warming emissions and by integrating sustainability into their curriculum will better serve their students and meet their social mandate to help create a thriving, ethical and civil

society. We hope you will join us in supporting the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment. Sincerely, The Signatories of the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment

Read more at www.presidentsclimatecommitment.org.

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Sustainability at DePauw rooms, printing only necessary computer documents, and creating courses in which syllabi and papers are exchanged electronically. The DePauw Environmental Club sponsors Energy Wars in Universityowned housing and Greek houses in order to generate student awareness. “During new-student orientation in August, we even devote time to talk with incoming students about DePauw’s commitment to the sustainability program,” Steele says. “And we give each incoming student a water bottle so they can refill throughout the year rather than buying bottled water.”

DePauw Environmental Policy Project (DEPP) students give a presentation about their work during a Focus the Nation session in February.

“DePauw is the only college with such a student-driven program (DePauw Environmental Policy Project). The students’ knowledge about creating policy and affecting policy makers, and their success in working with the state legislature to get certain bills considered is unique.” – Carol S. Steele, sustainability coordinator

DEPP is unique Perhaps the most distinctive of DePauw’s sustainability programs is the DePauw Environmental Policy Project (DEPP), through which students conduct intensive research about environmental issues important to the state and nation. DEPP students have served as speakers and lobbyists on multiple occasions for specific bills at the Indiana legislature, earning an award for Environmental Organization of the Year from the Hoosier Environmental Council (HEC). In recognizing the DePauw students’ work, HEC executive director Jesse Kharbanda said the students “confounded the expectation of what can be accomplished on a college campus.” “DePauw is the only college with such a student-driven program. The students’ knowledge about creating policy and affecting policy makers, and their success in working with the state legislature to get certain bills considered is unique,” she says. In a letter printed in an area newspaper, Indiana State Representative Nancy Michael recognized the substantial efforts of DePauw students in helping to secure approval of a bill before an Indiana House committee. “Fortunately, I had a tremendous amount of research and documentation provided to sell the merits of my bill. My chief support came from a group of DePauw University students who worked last summer and fall on issues affecting the environment that could be turned into public policy,” she wrote. “Thanks to the hard work of DePauw senior Michael Lutz and sophomore Taylor Cantril, we crafted a measure that offers geothermal as an alternative form of energy for schools.” Rep. Michael continued.

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Sustainability at DePauw ‘An assignment’ for students Teaching and learning at DePauw are also changing to reflect the growing awareness of sustainability issues. “In teaching about long-term social change, I have always had interests in ecology and environment. What the recent interests in sustainability have led me to do is move the discussions and readings about ecology and environment from background to foreground in my courses,” says Thomas D. Hall, Edward Myers Dolan Professor of Anthropology and professor of sociology and anthropology. Hall is one of the faculty members at the forefront of incorporating sustainability into the curriculum at DePauw. “I also focus on how to use knowledge of past patterns and processes to understand those of today and tomorrow,” Hall says. “The hard work for students is getting beyond simple repetition and digging in to discover how and why those patterns and processes arose “A lesson I draw and teach about and changed, and then perform a similar analysis of today’s issues.” is that none of the known Courses such as Hall’s make an important point that teaching social/political/economic forms sustainability and environmental issues is not limited to the physical of organization we have today are sciences at DePauw, Steele notes. “Students can even design their own equipped to deal well with major or minor in environmental science or environmental studies,” the problems facing the planet’s she says. “There is a Physics for Poets class taught by John Caraher ecology. So, I give students (assistant professor of physics and astronomy) that includes a sustain‘an assignment’ for the rest of their ability component, and [assistant professor of philosophy] Jen Everett’s lives, which is to think outside the Environmental Ethics course has been an incubator for many of the conventional boxes and develop student-led environmental programs.” something entirely new. This is In his classes, Hall emphasizes that a long-term approach has many a formidable assignment.” important lessons for current and future sustainability. Among the topics – Thomas D. Hall, Edward Myers he covers with students are how societies have degraded their environDolan Professor of Anthropology ments throughout history; the thinkers who have noted the problems, and professor of sociology and explained it and suggested remedies, and the barriers they encountered; anthropology and the relevance to today’s world. All of which leads to a lifelong assignment, of sorts, that he gives to his students. “A lesson I draw and teach about is that none of the known social/political/ economic forms of organization we have today are equipped to deal well with the problems facing the planet’s ecology,” Hall says. “So, I give students ‘an assignment’ for the rest of their lives, which is to think outside the conventional boxes and develop something entirely new. This is a formidable assignment.”

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Thomas D. Hall emphasizes a longterm approach to sustainability and asks students to consider how societies have degraded their environments throughout history.

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Sustainability at DePauw www.depauw.edu/univ/sustain

What next? After reviewing colleges with established sustainability programs, Steele believes that DePauw compares very favorably in terms of student and faculty involvement and the complexity of DePauw’s programs. “DePauw has the appearance of being a much longer running program,” she says. “One reason is that DePauw’s program embraces the notion that, yes, it’s about the environment, but it’s also about economic well-being and social justice. I think all these values are deeply rooted at DePauw.” Administrative and faculty members of DePauw’s Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP), an accreditation program of the North Central Association, have focused on sustainability issues in two of the three initiatives they are pursuing. The initiatives include: fulfill the Presidents Climate Commitment, enhance intellectual life at DePauw and develop a University-community partnership to address sustainability. (Read a related story on page 24.) Twelve faculty and staff members volunteered to lead working groups that are intended to take DePauw’s sustainability programs to a higher level. Among the efforts, by September 2009 the University should have completed a comprehensive carbon footprint, Steele says. You can read more about the working groups on the DePauw Web site at www.depauw.edu/univ/sustain/sustainabilityinitiative.asp. Input is sought from students, faculty and staff members, alumni and community members. Alumni are welcome to contact Steele with questions about sustainability at DePauw or in their personal and professional lives by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. Alumni attending Alumni Reunion Weekend June 10-14 also will have the opportunity to hear Steele and students make a presentation about sustainability at DePauw. Check the ARW schedule of events for time and place at www.depauw.edu/alumni/arw/index.asp.

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Sustainability is not an extracurricular anymore

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By Taylor M. Cantril ’11 Prairie Village, Kan.

For the past year, I’ve found myself at the intersection of several sustainability projects on campus. I have been inspired and humbled to observe and contribute to both small projects and major transformations to my home campus. Last year, I saw the Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics become the first LEED Gold Certified building in Indiana. In September 2008, I joined fellow students and then-Sustainability Coordinator Jen Everett in presenting to President Casey on the Presidents Climate Commitment, which he signed in September. Most recently, senior Mike Lutz and I have testified twice at the Indiana state legislature concerning our research on geothermal heating and cooling systems in public schools. Through the DePauw Environmental Taylor M. Cantril ’11 Policy Project, students have provided research on mass transit, federal carbon legislation, renewable energy policies and confined animal feeding. In the big picture, environmental awareness has led to new positions in Greek chapters, new academic courses, new infrastructure investments, new reasons to understand and influence public policy, a new column in The DePauw, new campus competitions, new waste management strategies, new dialogue between otherwise segmented campus groups, and new institutional goals. This past fall, I learned that my sociology professor, Tom Hall, has been changing his curricula because of increased student interest in environmental issues. He was especially moved to revise his time-tested syllabi after co-leading a discussion titled “Climate Change and Social Systems: A Global View and the View from Darfur” during the Focus the Nation Teach-In on January 31, 2008. There were 40 students gathered in Reese Hall for the session – one of 13 cross-disciplinary climate discussions during the Teach-In – but the record was set later in the afternoon when 90 showed up in Watson Forum to hear from English and art history professors Anne Harris, Harry Brown and Andrea Sununu. From 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., I learned about topics ranging from aesthetic representations of nature to the drivers of biodiversity loss, and the linked cultural and environmental challenges of Third World development. I witnessed engaging conversations at back-to-back events all day long. I was inspired by students’ sincere curiosity and concern for our generation’s future. The Teach-In and other events that followed during my freshman year activated me and renewed my sense of purpose. Such events shaped my off-campus study choice and my construction of an independent major, Society and the Environment. The Teach-In focused my attention on specific, interconnected challenges that our society is facing. It led me to struggle with the consequences of my daily habits and to reflect on how my academic pursuits can inform the needed solutions. In April 2008, fellow sophomore Maggie Baber and I started organizing competitions DePauw Environmental Policy Project (DEPP) students show video of among living units to reduce utility usage. We their testimony at a state legislative committee. began with just four residence halls in a month-

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At its best, DePauw is a place of the mind. This is a place of learning and inquiry. Within our educational mission, sustainability finds its deepest foundation on campus.

Sustainability at DePauw

In order to help harness student interest in and energy for sustainability efforts at DePauw, Sustainability Interns coordinate programs with students across campus. From left are, Carol S. Steele, associate dean of academic affairs and administrative sustainability coordinator; Tiffany L. Briery, Fifth-Year Sustainability Intern; Sarah F. Batto, Fifth-Year DEPP Intern; senior Missy D. Orr, Sustainability Intern; sophomore Taylor M. Cantril, Sustainability Intern; and Jen J. Everett, assistant professor of philosophy and DePauw’s first sustainability coordinator. long competition, but we have now expanded the competition to include 10 residence halls and nine Greek chapters! In many ways, we’ve built off of competitions at other schools. The cutting edge appears to be a school that is experimenting with live, ambient feedback. Instead of distributing weekly hall rankings like we do during DePauw Energy Wars, they are installing glowing orbs on dorm room walls that change color based on the resident’s individual electricity usage. Dark red for high usage and bright green for low usage. While we probably won’t be installing orbs in Mason Hall any time soon, we are seeking other innovative ways to cultivate resource-conscious habits. The dialogue that burst forth during last year’s Focus the Nation event continues formally and informally. We hosted Focus the Nation again this past February, and our conversations dug deeper into both concepts and University actions. Increasingly, sustainability dialogue plays out in The DePauw, which has become a central space for reporting new policies and projects – for both praise and for criticism. Articles, columns and letters to the editor discuss sustainability projects or concepts in almost every issue. On the informal side, DePauw Environmental Club sponsors “Talk Green at the Blue Door,” a series of biweekly conversations hosted by the Blue Door Café downtown that link students and community members over sustainability topics and coffee. Our campus is abuzz, and for good reason. There are tough questions to ask about our community and ourselves. What do we really care about, and what do we really need? Furthermore, if we commit – as individuals and as communities – to sustainability as a value that structures our lives, then how do we set tangible goals and measure our progress? At its best, DePauw is a place of the mind. This is a place of learning and inquiry. Within our educational mission, sustainability finds its deepest foundation on campus. At a school whose stated mission is to teach “its students values and habits of mind which serve them throughout their lives as each of them makes a positive difference as an active citizen of the world,” are we meeting the challenge of preparing students for a world increasingly defined by ecological problems? This, I think, is a critical question for the greater DePauw community to ask as we begin the 21st century.

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By Jeanette K. Pope Associate professor of geosciences and coordinator of the Women in Science Program

It’s been seven years since the faculty approved DePauw University’s first environmentally themed academic program – a major in environmental geoscience – and thus started the University on its path toward sustainability. In April 2002, the same month the new major was voted on, I was defending my Ph.D. dissertation at Virginia Tech, and although I hadn’t yet moved to Greencastle, I had been hired to be a part of the exciting developments in environmental education at DePauw. Although environmental efforts weren’t outwardly apparent prior to my arrival, I nevertheless found that the soil of DePauw was very rich and fertile. This shouldn’t have been a surprise, of course. The faculty, with the support of the administration, had already approved the environmental major and new tenure-track faculty lines in economics and geology to complement existing strengths in sociology and anthropology, biology and conflict studies. These expansions led to new classes such as environmental economics and an introductory environmental science seminar. Students began to warm to these new opportunities and started talking more about environmental problems in and out of class. Their education prompted students to start calling for changes on campus. A group of dedicated students worked with faculty and staff members to make sure abundant recycling bins were available in all academic buildings and residence halls. The somewhat defunct environmental student group reorganized under a new name, the DePauw Environmental Club, which now has more than 50 members involved in a number of campus projects. DePauw was becoming something new, something greener. Two people facilitated these changes and pushed forward DePauw’s sustainability efforts. In fall 2006, Jen Everett, assistant professor of philosophy, joined the University and immediately started promoting environmental thinking and activity with infectious energy. In her first year, Jen helped Michele Villinski, associate professor of economics and management, and me plan a DePauw-hosted Great Lakes Colleges Association conference on environmental curricula; had students work on applied environmental projects in her environmental ethics class; and accepted the position of DePauw’s first sustainability coordinator, which started the next year. Then, Ted Fares came Gone are the days when I personally knew all the “eco-students.” A majority of DePauw students are concerned about sustainability. Environmental activities on campus have also grown beyond my ability to keep up with them, because students come up with new ideas and new projects all the time.

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Sustainability at DePauw to DePauw as director of facilities management. Under his guidance, facilities maintenance has increased recycling, decreased water and fuel consumption, and switched to less toxic, more environmentally friendly cleaning products. Although they have not been alone, these two smart and dedicated people pollinated many of the green activities that now seem standard. Thinking back on it all now really reminds me of spring: the first brave buds poking their heads out of the soil, the birds flocking back and lighting the air with their sweet song. And then there is that day – the first day after all of these things have occurred when you say, “ah-ha, here it is!” The day you know the winter is gone and all the changes of spring are here to stay. For me, that day occurred in mid-winter 2006. Leslie R. James, professor of religious studies, had an idea: He wanted to show the film An Inconvenient Truth (Al Gore’s documentary about global warming) on campus because, in his words, “Students should know about this, you hear me?” From that relatively modest idea, a team of faculty, staff and students started meeting regularly in spring 2007 to plan DePauw’s first Earth Week, featuring speakers, faculty panels, a sustainability fair, music in the Nature Park, and, of course, the film. The DePauw community was engaged in environmental conversations; opinions were argued and positions debated. Clearly, DePauw had bloomed. Later in fall 2007, both the Boswell Symposium and DePauw Discourse focused on environmental issues as national leaders such as Majora Carter, Bill McKibben and Robert F. Kennedy Leslie R. James Jr. joined alumni, students, and faculty and staff members in important discussion about the planet’s and our society’s future. E AUW ISCOURSE At the same time, outward signs of DePauw’s sustainability were becoming more apparent on camSustainability pus. Plans moved forward on the LEED (Leadership and Global Citizenship in Energy and Environmental Design) certification of the new Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics; the Arts Council introduced the Community Bikes program; and Simple Logic, an organic sculpture by nationally renowned artist Patrick Dougherty, was installed on the lawn of East College. Just like Indiana’s dogwoods and redbuds, these academic and physical changes led to a more beautiful DePauw. We are now well past spring and into the full richness of summer for sustainability at DePauw. Gone are the days when I personally knew all the “eco-students.” A majority of DePauw students are concerned about sustainability. Environmental activities on campus have also grown beyond my ability to keep up with them, because students come up with new ideas and new projects all the time. Faculty members, too, have bloomed with the enthusiasm of sustainability. Anne Harris, associate professor of art, and Dave Berque, professor of computer science, have joined other faculty members in Focus the Nation teach-in events, presenting ideas related to sustainability and their respective fields to public audiences or in their own classes. In conversations with colleagues, I’ve learned that professors are excited and invigorated by the opportunity to connect their discipline to relevant societal issues. Of course, the greatest glory in this extended metaphor is that there will be no dying back, no fall or winter. At least with regard to environmental thought and practices, I predict that DePauw will experience eternal summer.

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Community works together to put the Green back into Greencastle

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Our town is quickly putting the Green back into Greencastle. A broadly representative group of 100 local citizens contributed to the Sustainable Greencastle Report, which was presented to the City Council on March 12 in recommending “environmental solutions to strengthen our community, economy, culture and quality of life.” The report is an outcome of the Greencastle Sustainablility Committee, which gathered in response to a City of Greencastle Community Forward Summit. The significant number of summit participants who registered support for sustainability was surpassed only by those calling for improved campus-community relations, an issue that has a 172-year history with the University. “I am extremely proud of the response of our community and the investment in time and ideas that people of all ages and many walks of life have made,” Mayor Susan V. Murray said of the committee’s efforts. “Its energy and importance can be found in the collaboration of many minds, backgrounds and a shared passion to make Greencastle a better place to live and work.”

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Greencastle The Sustainable Greencastle Report can be viewed at www.cityofgreencastle.com. Members of this group introduced themselves at meetings not only as parents, neighbors and students, but also as engineers, entrepreneurs, small business owners, manufacturers, large retail managers, energy providers, faith-based organization leaders, nonprofit executives, teachers, school administrators, volunteers, activists, artists, master gardeners, farmers, hunters and citizens. DePauw students, faculty and staff members, and alumni were among the group’s active participants. Mayor Murray asked Steven J. Setchell ’96, a major gifts officer for DePauw, to chair the Greencastle Sustainability Committee. Jinsie Scott Bingham ’56, a member of the Greencastle City Council, said, “In all my years in Greencastle, I have never seen a group of citizens respond like this.” The citizen response of the Sustainable Greencastle Report includes recommendations and active support for concepts

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“I am extremely proud of the response of our community and the investment in time and ideas that people of all ages and many walks of life have made.” – Mayor Susan V. Murray

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Greater Greencastle Community Sustainability Expo from five work group areas: local food and markets, transportation and transit, energy conservation and alternatives, recycling, and communications and education. Specific solutions include, among many others: n

A special sustainability commission to create a partnership between the city and important community and economic entities

n Growing the farmers’ market, a local food solution to support the downtown economic, community and cultural hub n Growing and distributing local food for those in need n A vision for Greencastle commuter rail n Support for improved pedestrian links between the downtown and the University n A community-wide energy conservation competition n A biodiesel program for Greencastle

The city of Greencastle purchased more efficient and environmentally friendly street lights for the historic downtown area. The new lights make use of LED (light emitting diode) technology.

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n An expanded recycling and disposal campaign for electronics and other toxic materials Several of the group’s recommendations are already coming to fruition, including Mayor Murray announcing plans to bring an ordinance for a special commission partnership to provide further support for the city’s environmental leadership. The Sustainable Greencastle Report is the latest in a series of environmental progress outcomes in the Greencastle community. After Mayor Murray signed the U.S. Mayor’s Climate Protection Agreement among her first acts upon taking office, the city pursued a series of policy innovations leading to Greencastle’s recognition as an Indiana Association of Cities and Towns 2008 Green Community of the Year, an honor Greencastle shares only with Bloomington.

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Peternell Endowed Scholarship will support students interested in environmental affairs/science DePauw students who are interested in studying environmental science will receive support from a new endowed scholarship fund thanks to Pamela Lorman Peternell ’68 and her husband, Ben. The couple recently made a gift to establish scholarships for rising juniors who have declared an interest in environmental affairs/science. The student recipients, who do not have to be science majors, will benefit from the Pamela L. and Ben C. Peternell Endowed Scholarship for both the junior and senior years at DePauw. “We want to encourage students who are already at DePauw and are interested in studying environmental affairs,” Pam Peternell said. “We feel that supporting motivated students in that field will help both students and DePauw.” Pam, who majored in psychology at DePauw, previously taught special education, and Ben is a business consultant. One of their two sons is an attorney who specializes in water conservation, water law and dispute resolution, and the other is a vice president of sustainability for a real estate company – so the Peternells have a personal interest in environmental issues. “We both believe in giving back to places that have been important to us. We both also feel we can help provide an education to DePauw students who otherwise might not have the opportunity,” Pam said. “Some of the student recipients of the scholarship will likely become leaders in the field of environmental sciences, and we can see the results of our giving in our lifetimes.” The Peternells live in Denver. Pam Peternell is a past member of the DePauw Board of Visitors.

EDITOR’S NOTE: When producing the University’s publications, the DePauw Publications Office makes every effort to work with printing companies that practice responsible environmental stewardship. Mignone Communications, Inc., which prints DePauw Magazine, has an environmental mission that states: “We continue to make concerted efforts to control and minimize our air emissions, conserve natural resources, recycle and reduce general waste. It is our obligation to steadily practice and refine these efforts as a member of the global community.” Mignone Communications also has applied for Forest Stewardship Council and Sustainable Forestry Initiative chain-of-custody certification, the highest industry standard. Chain-of-custody is the process of tracking certified wood fiber from the forest to the paper mill, and from the merchant to the printer. It ensures that the paper we print on comes from responsibly managed forestlands. DePauw Magazine is printed on paper that includes 30 percent post-consumer waste.

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No Trash Wednesdays are just one result of DePauw’s recycling efforts Following the practice of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,” the Facilities Management Office is helping lead sustainability efforts at DePauw through a broad range of strategies. “The involvement of and input from students and faculty members is increasing,” says Ted Fares, director of facilities management. “For example, at the end of the year, for the first time we will collect all the surplus food, furniture and clothing from students and faculty members and make the items available for use by people in the community. This idea was developed through a joint effort of students, faculty members, facilities management staff and community members.” Fares also notes two other new efforts. Rather than use city water to water flowers and plants on campus, facilities management staff is now collecting runoff water in a pond near the Indoor Tennis and Track Center and using it on campus. A compost area for organic material – also located near the Indoor Tennis and Track Center – provides compost to fertilize flowers and plants while reducing the use of chemical fertilizers.

The recycling efforts have reduced the University’s total amount of waste so that the trash contractor was able to eliminate trash pick-up at DePauw on one day of the week – thus creating No Trash Wednesdays. The University’s increased sustainability efforts also include: • Provide recycling bags for student rooms and faculty/staff offices • Currently, 700 recycling bins located on campus • Added 18 battery-pick up containers and six containers for print cartridges • Recycling bins added for all outside events, including sports events

• Added pick-up points for printer cartridges at Roy O. West Library and Memorial Student Union Building • Purchase refillable goods rather than disposable • Automatic light switches in University buildings that turn off lights when building is not in use • Custodial staff trained in use of green cleaning procedures • Install water-less bathroom fixtures to conserve approximately 40,000 gallons of water annually • Switching to Energy Star appliances – specifically, washing machines – in August 2009 will save approximately 700,000 gallons of water annually • Use Green Certified cleaning chemicals for routine daily cleaning • Use micro-fiber cleaning rags rather than paper • Use post-consumable roll towels for hand-drying • Use fluorescent light bulbs in campus buildings • Recycle or re-use carpet removed from University buildings • Provide dumpsters for cardboard recycling to students at move-in at the start of the academic year and extra recycling bins for students for move-out at end of the year The University’s recycling results in 2008 included: • 101,848 pounds of paper • 56,195 pounds of co-mingle (plastics, glass, metal) • 1,600 pounds of cardboard weekly • 641 pounds of batteries • 6,401 fluorescent light tubes • 2,735 pounds of ballasts (part of lighting fixtures) • 100 gallons of antifreeze • 100 gallons of motor oil • Used Safety Clean for parts cleaners in paint shop

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Sustainability at DePauw A conversation with Wallace “J” Nichols ’89 (shown here in the Anambas Islands)

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Stepping out of the box for lifelong environmental exploration and leadership

If a liberal arts education inspires a rigorous journey of discovery, then Wallace “J” Nichols ’89 takes his exploration to extremes. Nichols, a California Academy of Sciences research associate, former president of the International Sea Turtle Society, and one of Outside Magazine’s nine eco-all-stars, sat down with DePauw Magazine staff a few hours prior to departing for the Anambas Islands of Indonesia in March. Preparing for two weeks of exploration in what he described as a void space on the map of academic ocean research, he had packed only the essentials: sleeping bag, tarp, GPS, snorkeling gear, notebook, measuring tape and head lamp. Such is the life of J Nichols, whom his DePauw student contemporaries appropriately deemed “Mountain Man.” DePauw Magazine: How would you describe yourself upon arriving to DePauw? Nichols: Before coming to DePauw, I had grown up planning on one of “the three tracks:” medical school, law school or business school. That was just the way the world was presented to me. But I had always been drawn to islands and turtles. And sure, I knew about marine biology, but Jacques Cousteau appeared to have a lock on that career. My dreams seemed in check by society prior to enrolling at DePauw. Never one happy to be put in a box, I arrived at DePauw to find a world of discovery open up to me. DePauw Magazine: Describe your exploration of DePauw’s intellectual life. Nichols: My years at DePauw were just as much about learning outside of my major as in. In addition to traveling abroad and exploring cultures, I vastly improved my writing skills, discovered languages and even became obsessed with math. I loved the breadth of courses. I remember one

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Sustainability at DePauw remarkable day when all of my studies converged. I was taking biology, anthropology and Old Testament, and each course led to a convergence where the full understanding of one course required awareness of the others. I distinctly remember thinking, “This is it.” This is what it means to become educated. DePauw Magazine: How did your DePauw experience evolve toward pursuing marine science? Nichols: I did everything a person could do to get ready for medical school. In addition to pre-med curriculum, I volunteered as an Emergency Medical Technician on an ambulance, led medical service trips to Latin America, and volunteered in hospitals and nursing homes. I was being called to help people – but I didn’t like hospitals at all! I tried to find a way to be a doctor outside of hospitals, but found that unlikely. While working three Winter Term in Service trips – two to Peru and one to Guatemala – my eyes were opened not only to global poverty, but also to threats to natural ecosystems and wildlife. And then, as I was applying for medical schools in my senior year, I read Bill McKibben’s End of Nature, a book that changed my life. I knew that the environment, which had always been a passion, would be my life’s work.” DePauw Magazine: You did quite a bit of exploration in and around Greencastle, too. What did that involve? Nichols: Well, in addition to a scuba diving inventory of Bowman Pond that turned up a bike and a shopping cart, I also explored Indiana’s quarry ponds from above and below the surface. I took some long bike rides to Brazil and Peru (Indiana) and led late evening explorations of the county’s cemeteries. West central Indiana is a remarkable landscape, and I could have spent a lifetime exploring it. DePauw Magazine: Getting back to your life’s work, what does the economic crisis mean for the sustainability movement? Nichols: As the saying goes, “A crisis is a terrible thing to waste.” People are getting hurt, and we should not be flippant about that. But the crisis at the same time presents an opportunity to realign our public debate and institutions in a way that good ideas can now move from the sidelines to the mainstream. Let’s do it.” DePauw Magazine: So how do you measure the world DePauw graduates are now entering? Nichols: These times are basically teeing things up for the next generation of DePauw graduates to put their education to work in the most meaningful ways possible. We need bright young people who are willing to stock up on Ramen noodles and take risks toward reinventing the way we live. DePauw students are the perfect people to do this. So I say to them, pick a problem and go solve it.” DePauw Magazine: And your advice on how they should get started? Nichols: Find your passion and pursue it. When I told my father of my career plans, he responded, “Sea turtles? What are you going to do with that?” My response: Everything.

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The Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics (above left) and The Bartlett Reflection Center are located in the DePauw Nature Park, just west of campus.

Prindle Institute has gold rating from U.S. Green Building Council DePauw’s Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics, located in the DePauw Nature Park and dedicated in October 2007, is the first and only building in Indiana to earn a gold rating for energy efficiency and environmental design from the U.S. Green Building Council. Shiel Sexton Co. constructed the building from local limestone and locally harvested trees. Designed to minimize impact on the environment, the Prindle Institute received LEEDNC (New Construction) Gold 2.2 certification. Its environmentally friendly features include a white roof that reflects the sun, thus reducing demand for air conditioning. Awnings admit the winter sun (low in the sky) for passive heating and shade the building from the summer sun (higher in the sky), also minimizing energy requirements. Rooms are equipped with motion sensors that automatically turn off lighting in unused areas. The Bartlett Reflection Center, which is located near the Prindle Institute, also has received LEED Gold certification. The Reflection Center was dedicated on April 24. In addition, DePauw has committed to having all new construction and renovation on campus meet requirements to be LEED certified at the Silver level. The U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through the creation and implementation of universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria. LEED certification provides independent, third-party verification that a building project meets the highest green building and performance measures.

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From the DePauw Alumni Association Hello from the Alumni Association and Bartlett Alumni House! We are pleased to bring you up to date about the work of the DePauw Alumni Association. n This spring, the Alumni Relations Office and regional leaders have continued to introduce President Brian W. Casey to alumni across the country. Thanks to the generosity of fellow DePauw alumni, Presidential Receptions were held in Naples, Fla.; Vero Beach, Fla.; San Francisco; Los Angeles and Phoenix. DePauw alumni enjoyed hearing firsthand President Casey’s passion and commitment to our University. n Other recent regional programs included “Power” lunches that provide alumni with an opportunity to network, and also our Faculty Roadshow series. For more information about regional alumni events, visit the University Web site at www.depauw.edu/alumni. n Old Gold Weekend 2009 will be a special time for all School of Music alumni. The 2009-10 season will mark the 125th anniversary of the DePauw School of Music. Plans are underway for a special celebration for all members of our community. Stay tuned for more information! n Finally, it’s that time of year to nominate yourself or others for Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards in Citizenship and Voluntary Service, Creative and Performing Arts, Media, Management and Entrepreneurship, Professional Achievement, Young Alumni Award, Old Gold Goblet, or for induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame, as well as for membership on the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Please send names for consideration to Jennifer Clarkson Soster at Office of Alumni Relations, DePauw University, Bartlett Alumni House, 411 E. Seminary St., P.O. Box 37, Greencastle, IN 46135-0037. Information about the nomination process is also available online at www.depauw.edu/alumni/bod/welcome.asp.

Lisa H. Bennett ’93 Alumni Association President

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Alumni Reunion Weekend 2009

For a complete, up-to-date schedule of events and to see who is planning to attend Alumni Reunion Weekend 2009, go to www.depauw.edu/alumni. For registration information and to register, go to: www.depauw.edu/alumni/arw/2009/ registrationforms.asp

Reconnect with DePauw classmates, reminisce and enjoy intellectually engaging activities during Alumni Reunion Weekend June 10-14, 2009. Highlights include: Alumni Colleges

Grab your notebooks and sharpen your pencils! Experience firsthand the teaching of DePauw’s outstanding faculty members and state-of-the-art technology in today’s classroom at the Alumni Colleges. Topics will include:

• “This I Believe” – Storytelling About Our Core Values

Join Robert M. Steele ’69, Eugene S. Pulliam Distinguished Visiting Professor and professor of communication and theatre, in conversation after listening to selected “This I Believe” essays. The essays have been popularized in a national media project, which presents stories from famous and not-so-famous Americans who talk about their cherished core values and beliefs. Steele also will play “This I Believe” essays written and recorded by DePauw students in his Winter Term 2009 class on this topic.

• The DePauw Nature Park – A Virtual Tour

A faculty-led virtual tour of the 520-acre Nature Park provides an in-depth review of research projects being conducted at the site. Areas of research include forest composition and health, songbirds, and white-tailed deer.

• Using Technology in the Classroom

How are DePauw students taught in the classroom of today? Is a blackboard with chalk still a visual aid when teaching? Explore today’s classroom in a hands-on technical environment with a DePauw faculty member.

• Entrepreneurial Spirit – The DePauw/Greencastle Partnership

During Winter Term in January, a group of students led by Carol S. Steele, associate dean of academic affairs, interviewed a variety of entrepreneurs in the Greencastle community to find out, firsthand, why they are located here and what makes their businesses work. The students also presented a report – describing which kind of business incubator might enhance the spirit of entrepreneurship in Greencastle – to Greencastle Mayor Sue Murray and DePauw President Brian W. Casey. Learn the report’s findings and join a conversation about next steps.

• A Conversation with Joe Allen ’59

Allen, who has had a long career in the space industry, was selected by NASA in 1967 as a member of the second group of scientist-astronauts. He served as mission scientist while a member of the astronaut support crew for Apollo 15 and was a staff consultant on science and technology to the President’s Council on International Economic Policy. (This program is scheduled for the Class of 1959, but all are welcome to attend.)

• Electronic Journalism – Ethics and Responsibilities

Jeffrey M. McCall ’76, DePauw’s John D. Hughes Professor of Communication and Theatre, provides a critical analysis of the role of electronic news gathering and dissemination in modern society, including ethics and responsibilities.

• A Student Report – Sustainability at DePauw

The mission of DePauw’s Sustainability Initiative is to create and sustain a nationally recognized living laboratory and learning community that incorporates the letter and spirit of our foundational sustainability principles into all facets of campus life. Hear directly from DePauw’s sustainability coordinator, Carol S. Steele, about the University’s substantial efforts to “go green.”

• Student Alcohol Attitudes and Behaviors at DePauw

Pamela M. Propsom, professor of psychology, has conducted a student alcohol survey for the past few years. Her research reveals some interesting information about DePauw student alcohol attitudes, perceptions and behaviors. Find out what the surveys have revealed. This research tests theoretical ideas, uses applied research in a field setting, and allows students to play a significant role as co-researchers.

Class of 1959 50th Reunion

Members of the golden anniversary Class of 1959 will begin their reunion activities on Wednesday, June 10, with a welcome reception at President Brian W. Casey’s home, The Elms. A dinner will follow at the Green Center for the Performing Arts, Great Hall. Special 50th reunion events include a concert by The Kingston Trio.

School of Nursing Call Out

This year at Alumni Reunion Weekend, DePauw will celebrate those who graduated from the School of Nursing in any class year. Come back to campus and join fellow School of Nursing alumni at a special lunch on Saturday at the Walden Inn & Conference Center.

Reunion Weekend Kick-Off: DePauw Through the Decades

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Host a telecast party on Nov. 14

Help set a Monon Bell record In 2008 alumni enjoyed 60 Monon Bell telecast parties across the nation. This year, the goal is to set a new record of 65 telecast parties, and you can help by serving as a telecast party host in your area. DePauw, which won last year’s battle in Crawfordsville, and Wabash are tied in the legendary series at 53-53-9, heading into the 116th Monon Bell Classic at Blackstock Stadium on Nov. 14. If you like to hang out with DePauw friends (and friendly Wabash alums, too), love Tiger football and would like to get some free stuff from your alma mater, then you should host a Monon Bell telecast party, or attend the party in your area! DePauw’s Office of Alumni Relations will advertise and promote your telecast party. The staff will also send a party site game-day goodie box. If you would like to host a telecast party in your area, please contact Dana J. Moell, assistant director of alumni relations, at [email protected]. See photos from last year’s Monon Bell telecast parties at www.depauw.edu/alumni/monon/gallery.asp.

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Alumni Programs Hot Spots for new regional alumni events include the first-ever international region Building on DePauw alumni’s growing interest in regional events and the availability of a volunteer alumni network in several geographic areas, the DePauw Alumni Board’s Programming Committee has identified nine Tiger Hot Spots that have large concentrations of alumni and willing volunteers. The Hot Spots are poised to be the next additions to the existing seven Regional Councils and five Regional Clubs. As part of this effort, DePauw’s organized alumni events and programs – for the first time – include an international region: London. The first international event was held on Feb. 11 when DePauw alumni in the London area gathered for a happy hour at the Swan at the Globe Theatre. Hot Spots differ from regional councils and clubs in that leaders in these areas are asked to host only two events: a National Month of Service event and a Monon Bell telecast party.

Below is a list of Hot Spot locations and the volunteer leaders: • Cleveland: Kyle A. Hawkins ’07 and Carter Hiestand III ’77 • Columbus, Ohio: Susan P. Christopher ’96 • Denver: Jack B. Campbell ’68 and Anthony E. Graves ’98 • Detroit: Felicia S. Jones ’01 • London, England: Gretchen C. Haist ’02 and W. Brian Hatton ’95 • Louisville, Ky.: Caroline R. Ehlers ’04 and Jennifer K. Ferguson ’84 • Nashville, Tenn.: Ashley B. Krieg ’01 and Brian S. Lord ’98 • Philadelphia: John A. Drees ’65 • Phoenix: TBD ––––––––––––––– For more information and to see a schedule of events in these locations, go to the Alumni Relations Web site at www.depauw.edu/alumni.

DePauw’s first alumni event in London

DePauw’s first international alumni event, a happy hour in London, went very well, and plans are to connect with even more alumni through other events. Several alumni and current students studying abroad this spring attended the inaugural event in February. From left to right are: Projjol Banerjea ’06, Gretchen C. Haist ’02, Rachel S. Ardery, ’10; Jacob J. Coy, ’03, Spencer H.B. Kunath ’07, Emily A. Jung ’10, Julie B. Southworth ’10, W. Trenton Wood ’11, Nicholas G. Linville ’10, Brian J. Hatton ’95 and Rachael (Jensen) Wisneski ’02

Corrections to the Annual Honor Roll of Donors DePauw University strives to maintain accuracy in the preparation of the Annual Honor Roll of Donors. Unfortunately, mistakes do occur. We apologize for the following errors and omissions in the fall-winter issue of DePauw Magazine. On page 92 On page 94 On page 47 Rebecca Shaw Sims should have been Ivan D. Hoffman should have been listed W. Marshall Sims ’00 and Rebecca Shaw listed in the Charter Circle in the Class of in the Contributors Circle in the Class of Sims ’99 should have been listed in the Wash1999 donor list. 2001 donor list, and Andrea Clark Hoffman ington C. DePauw Society Roster of Annual On page 93 should have been listed in the Contributors Members. W. Marshall Sims should have been listed Circle in the Class of 2002 donor list. On page 66 in the Charter Circle in the Class of 2000 On page 116 DonaLou Wilson Imler and William A. donor list. Paul K. Pogue and Rochelle S. Pogue Imler should have been listed as members of the DePauw Loyalty Society in the Class of should have been listed as donors of a gift in 1948 donor list. memory of Polly Elizabeth Marchese 2001.

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First Thursday events scheduled for alumni The GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Council kicked off a new series of events for alumni. On Thursday, April 2, alumni in Indianapolis, Atlanta and Cincinnati met for lunch in their respective cities. Tiger Power Lunches on the first Thursday of each month became a new tradition for Cincinnati and Atlanta alumni; however, in Indianapolis it was business as usual. At 14 West Restaurant, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Cynthia A. Babington was the guest of honor at the GOLD Indianapolis Downtown Lunch Series. Babington fielded questions from interested alumni. Michael E. Bogers ’01, host and creator of the series, explains the motivation for the lunch event. “Indianapolis is a unique environment in the DePauw community – a relatively small city with a huge DePauw alumni population. The thing is, most alumni don’t stray too far from their built-in groups of friends, and they miss out on some great personal and professional opportunities. Bogers “This event is designed to bring together as many graduates as possible in a relaxed setting. We have a great group that meets each month, and we are looking forward to watching this event grow in the future,” he said. Indianapolis alumni meet on the first Thursday of each month. For several months, they met at Harry & Izzy’s. In late 2008, however, the event moved to a restaurant with a special DePauw connection. Ashley E. Sorenson ’08 approached Bogers and volunteered 14 West Restaurant as a good spot for lunch. As the event and hotel manager for 14 West

Restaurant & Suites, Sorenson has enjoyed having alumni to her “office” each month for the past few lunches. Sorenson says, “Don’t think that just because you’re a young grad, you can’t already be making a difference. You can never wait to network, and you never know who can help you.” Bogers is former president of the GOLD Council, a group of representatives for young alumni. To contact a representative for your class and to see a full list of the GOLD Council members, go to www. depauw.edu/development/gold/council.asp. To see a schedule of the events in Indianapolis, Atlanta, Cincinnati and other regions, visit the regional events Web page at www.depauw. edu/e/alumni/regionalcouncils/allevents.asp or on Facebook. Alumni from regions across the country are creating fan pages for alumni in their area. Alumni can post regional events, photos and more. If you’re on Facebook, you can become a fan of regional fan pages like DePauw in Indianapolis or DePauw in Chicago and see who is in your region. You can even become a fan of DePauw University. Visit www.facebook.com/ pages/Greencastle-IN/DePauw-University/46200533029. To see if there is a fan page for your region, visit the DePauw fan page or the Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) DePauw University fan page at www.facebook.com/pages/Graduates-of-the-Last-DecadeGOLD-DePauw-University/45215688239. Fan pages connect through the DePauw and GOLD Facebook fan pages. To connect your page to DePauw and GOLD’s fan pages, e-mail GOLD Council staff liaison Katie Doogan ’08 at [email protected]. If you are interested in starting a Tiger Power Lunch in your region, also contact Katie Doogan at [email protected].

School of Music 125th anniversary season The DePauw University School of Music will celebrate its 125th anniversary season with special programming for alumni – especially School of Music alumni – during Old Gold Weekend Oct. 3-4, 2009. For further information, contact the Alumni Relations Office at [email protected] or check the Alumni Relations Office Web site at www.depauw.edu/alumni.

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Class Notes Eye - and What to Do About It. Al is a marketing expert and consultant at Ries & Ries in Roswell, Ga. (See Recent Words, page 14.)

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Rowena LaFuze Bake celebrated her 100th birthday, March 9, 2009, in Winchester, Ind. She is a retired elementary school teacher.

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Lincoln Landis was featured in an interview in the October 2007 issue of the Cooperstown (National Baseball Hall of Fame) magazine, Memories and Dreams, and in other publications citing his touch with sports history and the famed “called home run” of Babe Ruth. Lincoln was a 10-yearold eyewitness when his uncle, then major league baseball commissioner, invited him to the third game of the 1932 World Series on Oct. 1, 1932, between the New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Landis recalls Babe Ruth walking to the plate, pointing to the centerfield bleachers and then taking his batting stance and hitting the ball beyond the scoreboard – more than 440 feet. Lincoln had only the memory of this historic moment to reflect upon until his son, while searching the Internet, was surprised to find a photo from the 1932 World Series game showing Lincoln and his uncle intently watching the game. Lincoln and his son donated a copy of the photograph to the National Baseball Hall of Fame Library.

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Jean Wuerfel Morey received a bachelor of arts degree in creative writing from Eckerd College in 2007 and a master’s degree in illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design in August 2008. She is a children’s book illustrator, artist and teacher. Jean’s illustrations have been used in 58 books and she is now writing and illustrating books hoping to find a publisher. At the age of 81 Jean continues to teach.

1950

Charles H. Heaton played a Music till Midnight recital at Calvary Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh on Oct. 31, 2008. The recital concluded at midnight, marking Charles’ 80th birthday. DePauw friends Morgan F. Simmons ’51 and his wife, Mary, attended the performance. Al Ries and his daughter, Laura, are the authors of War in the Boardroom: Why Left-Brain Management and Right-Brain Marketing Don’t See Eye-to-

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Dr. David B. Stevens retired from Urban County Council in Lexington, Ky., following 15 years of service. David is a retired orthopedic surgeon and professor of surgery at the University of Kentucky. He is a past member of DePauw’s Alumni Board of Directors and Board of Trustees.

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Rev. Jane Heaton took a Norwegian coastal voyage on the MS Trollfjord in 2008. During the trip, she was surprised to meet fellow DePauw alumnus, Charles H. Flatter ’61 and his wife, Janice. Jane retired as director of religious education for the Army, Department of Defense. She lives in Alexandria, Va. Her e-mail address is janeheaton@ cox.net. (See photo, below.)

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The class notes section of DePauw Magazine allows DePauw alumni to keep their classmates and the University current on their careers, activities and whereabouts. All information for class notes should be sent to DePauw University, DePauw Magazine, 300 E. Seminary Street, P.O. Box 37, Greencastle, IN 46135-0037. You may also fax the information to 765-658-4625 or e-mail to [email protected]. Photographs will be used as space allows and cannot be returned. If you submit digital photos, the images should be shot at the highest resolution on the digital camera. Images must be saved at the highest resolution or 300 dpi minimum in JPEG format. In the interest of privacy, we will publish home and e-mail addresses only if an alumnus or alumna specifically requests us to do so. Class notes printed in DePauw Magazine will also be included in the online version of the magazine. Please direct class note questions to Larry Ligget, editorial assistant, DePauw University, P.O. Box 37, 300 E. Seminary St., Greencastle, IN 461350037. Phone: 765-658-4627; fax 765-658-4625; e-mail [email protected]. – Editor

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Charles H. Flatter ’61 and Jane Heaton ’53 on a Norwegian coastal voyage.

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Dr. Kenrad E. Nelson, professor at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, spoke to DePauw’s introduction to public health class in November 2008 concerning his work on HIV epidemiology in Thailand.

1956

Dr. E. Henry Lamkin Jr. spoke to DePauw’s introduction to public health class during the fall semester of 2008 about the United States healthcare system. Ned is an internist and chief executive officer of the Employers Health Alliance. Dr. John McCuskey retired following 40 years of private practice in internal medicine in San Francisco. (See photo, right.)

John McCuskey ’56

Vernon E. Jordan Jr.’s book, Make It Plain: Standing Up and Speaking Out, is a collection of Jordan’s speeches. An excerpt of an address from the book was printed in an October 2008 issue of Newsweek. He is co-chair of the board of directors for the Center for Civil & Human Rights Partnership that is scheduled to open in Atlanta in 2012. Rev. Wayne G. Reece is a retired United Methodist pastor living in Nashville, Tenn. He served churches in Texas, Indiana and Michigan. He is an editor and author, and he has written articles for Adult Bible Studies, Adult Bible Studies Teacher, Daily Bible Studies and MATURE YEARS as well as three books for the Becoming the People of God series. Dr. Robert W. Schrier, professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, is recipient of the American Association of Kidney Patients 2009 Medal of Excellence. The award recognizes outstanding success in caring for kidney disease patients.

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John C. Attig is a retired history teacher and classroom games designer. He is creator of the Nobel Peace Laureate Project (nobelpeacelaureates.org), which celebrates the world’s greatest peacemakers – the winners of the Nobel Prize. He inspired a public education project anchored by plans for a “unique in the world” Peace Park in his town of Eugene, Ore. The park will include a scenic walking path, meditation alcove, information kiosk, serpentine stone wall and series of

Class Notes stonework pillars memorializing all the individual American Nobel Peace Prize recipients. John hopes that construction of the park will begin during the summer of 2009. Vincent S. Frohne is composer of five works released on the CD recording Music for Pipe Organ. Vincent also is an organist on the recording. His compositions have been recorded, broadcast and performed by major orchestras, leading soloists and chamber ensembles around the world. Vincent is also organist for St. Paul Church in Macomb, Ill. Dr. Ferid Murad was named one of 13 distinguished scientists for 2008 by the American Heart Association. He was honored for his work, which has advanced the understanding of cardiovascular disease and stroke, at Dr. Ferid Murad ’58 the American Heart Association’s 2008 Scientific Sessions in New Orleans. He is director emeritus of The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine for the Prevention of Human Diseases at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. (See photo, above.)

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David A. Crocker is author of Ethics of Global Development. David is senior research scholar for the Institute for Philosophy & Public Policy at the University of Maryland as well as interim director for international development specialization and director of College Park Scholar Public Leadership

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Program. (See Recent Words, page 12.) Willis “Bing” H. Davis displayed artwork in two exhibitions, October-November, 2008, at Ohio Wesleyan University’s Richard M. Ross Art Museum. Vanderbilt University selected Bing to create a piece of public art for the entrance of the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center. Bing also received the 2009 Governor’s Award for the Arts in Ohio.

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Marlene Schild Holmes and Cal Bilger were married May 31, 2008, in Traverse City, Mich. They live in Grand Junction, Colo. Marlene’s e-mail address is [email protected]. John W. Slater III served as a judge for the Men’s National Sailing Championship at San Francisco Yacht Club in September 2008. John is a United States Sailing Association certified judge and regional race officer. He serves as instructor for the basic race management seminar. Richard “Dick” H. Tomey is president of the American Football Coaches Association. He is head football coach at San Jose State University.

Don R. Daseke is a member of Addison, Texas, city council. Don has served on the board of trustees of DePauw for 25 years. Charles H. Flatter and his wife, Janice, met Rev. Jane Heaton ’53 on a recent Norwegian coastal voyage. Charles retired from the University of Maryland. He and his wife live in Ellicott City, Md. His e-mail address is [email protected]. (See photo, previous page.) W. Terry Umbreit is director and Intercontinental Hotels Group Chair of Excellence at the Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management at the University of Memphis. He is author of numerous articles in prominent hospitality journals. His research focuses on human resource and hospitality education issues. Members of the Alpha Phi class of 1961 gathered at Melissa Watson Walker’s summer home on Washington Island, Wis., August 2008. The group spent three days reminiscing and enjoying island life. (See photo, below.)

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Dr. G. Richard Geier Jr. received the Minnesota Medical Association’s Distinguished Service Award for outstanding contributions to medicine and to the organization. He joined the Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester, Minn., in 1974; served as the center’s president and chief executive officer from 1984-2000, and retired in 2007. He has been a Minnesota Medical Association delegate since 1982 and currently serves as chair of the nominating and leadership development committee. Charles “Biff” Geiss teaches Spanish for Purdue University North Central in Porter County and at Indiana University Northwest in Gary, Ind. He retired in 2002 after teaching French, Japanese and Spanish in the Valparaiso Community Schools for 40 years.

1963

Sarah Marks Richards was host to DePauw sophomore and Beijing native Yang Chen ’11 for her January 2009 Winter Term internship at the Hawaii Theatre Center. Sarah has served as president of the theatre since 1990. The two women discovered they were Kappa Gamma sorority sisters, making the DePauw connection doubly special. (See photo, below.)

Members, spouses and friends of the 1961 Alpha Phi class meeting on Washington Island, Wis. Those attending included Bill Pautler, David W. Holty ’61, James T. Winton ’61, Louis W. Harmening ’61, Richard L. Walker, Ann Lave Getzoff ’61, Melissa Watson Walker ’61, Barbara Kingman Toohey ’61, Elizabeth Pool Rupert ’61, William B. Rupert, Lucy Brown Sloan ’61, Nancy Lassman Hecht ’61, Frances Wagner Rehm ’61, Jane Striebeck Holty ’61, Dianne Harrison Thorlton ’61, Musette Ryan Winton ’61, Judith Hanson Wessling ’61 and Janet Bloxsome Harmening ’61.

Yang Chen ’11 and Sarah Marks Richards ’63

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Class Notes 1964

Dorn W. Younger was commissioned by Frank C. Jacobs ’66, artistic director and conductor of Summit Choral Society in Akron, Ohio, to write a musical tribute for the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth celebration to be presented by Summit Choral Society. Dorn wrote the music and lyrics for five symphonic songs for 200-250 voices and a 50-60 piece orchestra titled A Tribute to Lincoln: A Series of Symphonic Songs. The world premiere for this musical tribute is scheduled Oct. 24, 2009.

1965

Stephen E. Ewing is 2009 chair of the board of directors for the Automobile Club of Michigan. Michael D. Ratcliff returned to Greencastle to talk about his trip to Africa at the meeting of the local Kiwanis Club. Mike is executive director of the Greater Dayton Mayors and Managers Association. He traveled to Africa to teach leadership development classes to native church and community leaders.

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Dr. Thomas P. Cooper gave The Robert C. McDermond Center Lecture at DePauw, Nov. 4, 2008. Tom is president and chief executive officer of OnCall Healthcare Communications based in San Diego. Frank C. Jacobs is artistic director and conductor for Summit Choral Society in Akron, Ohio. He commissioned Dorn W. Younger ’64 to write a musical tribute for the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth celebration to be presented by Summit Choral Society. Dorn wrote the music and lyrics for five symphonic songs for 200-250 voices and a 50-60 piece orchestra titled A Tribute to Lincoln: A Series of Symphonic Songs. The world premiere of this musical tribute is scheduled Ohio, Oct. 24, 2009.

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Dr. James N. Thompson received a Presidential Medal of Honor from the American Pain Foundation Oct. 23, 2008 for work in support of responsible pain care. James retired as president and chief James N. Thompson ’66 executive officer of the Dallas-based Federation of State Medical Boards. Under his leadership, the Federation of State Medical Boards achieved national recognition for developing policy and educational resources to assist state medical boards in promoting safe and effective treatment of pain. (See photo, above.)

1967

Thomas O. Erb received National Middle School Association’s highest honor, the John H. Lounsbury Award for distinguished service to middle grades education, at the association’s 2008 annual conference in Denver. Thomas O. Erb ’67 Tom will retire as editor of the Middle School Journal in June 2009, following 15 years of service. His e-mail address is [email protected]. (See photo, above.) Kenneth H. Golden is owner of Sierra Financial Management Company, a registered investment advisory firm, and K. H. Golden & Associates, a financial consulting firm. Ken is working less and enjoying more time to travel. His e-mail address is [email protected]. (See photo, below.) Sarah “Sally” Mills Butzin was recipient of the 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award from Florida State University College of Education noted as a distinguished educator. She is president and executive director of the Institute for School Innovation, a private nonprofit organization in Tallahassee, Fla. The institute provides research

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and development, teacher training and coaching to support innovative educators.

1968

Stephen W. Sanger is a member of the board of directors of Pfizer, Inc., the world’s largest research-based biomedical and pharmaceutical company. J. Stuart Showalter lives at 7250 Perkins Road, #218, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. He is a chief compliance officer for Franciscan Missionaries of Our Ladies Health System. His e-mail address is [email protected]. Cheryl Slagell Kinsinger is a science ambassador for Autism Speaks, a nonprofit organization committed to facilitating research that will uncover the causes of autism, develop effective biomedical treatments and Cheryl Slagell Kinsinger ’68 hasten the discovery of a cure. Cheryl’s e-mail address is ckinsinger@ comcast.net. (See photo, above.)

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J. Dell Johnson is teaching freshman English, studying for a third master’s degree and working on an internship at a Boston hospital. He says after 25 years of teaching religious studies he is enjoying a change of pace. He lives in Boston near his son and daughter. His e-mail address is [email protected]. Lynn Reuss Bohmer was honored with Greater Greencastle Chamber of Commerce’s 2008 Citizen of the Year award. Lynn is a member of the Humane Society of Putnam County (Ind.) and works with Putnam County Community Foundation, Mental Health Association of Putnam County, United Way of Putnam County and many other local organizations.

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Kenneth H. Golden ’67 vacationing in Peru.

David C. Main and his wife, Karen, live in Great Falls, Va. David is chair of healthcare practice at the law firm of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw

Class Notes Pitman LLC. Karen works for the Great Falls Animal Hospital. David A. Martin is principal deputy general counsel for the Department of Homeland Security. He was a member of Barack Obama’s transition team and served on the agency review team for the Department of Homeland Security. David is Warner-Booker Distinguished Professor of International Law at University of Virginia School of Law. Michael L. Smith is a member of the board of directors of Carestream Health, Inc. Mike is a member of DePauw’s Board of Trustees.

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Scott S. Brinkmeyer was featured in the Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition magazine for professional achievement and peer recognition. Scott is an attorney with Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones, PLC, in Grand Rapids, Mich. He practices in business litigation. Doug Frantz is chief investigator for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He is former managing editor of the Los Angeles Times and was also an investigative reporter and author. Delynn “Deedee” Keller Daniel retired as executive director of Hendricks County (Ind.) Community Foundation. During a celebration of her service to the community, she was made a Sagamore of the Wabash, the highest award given by the governor of Indiana. Anne Korb Shane is vice president of BioCrossroads in Indianapolis. Anne serves as chairwoman of the board of Indianapolis Economic Development Corporation and is involved in Teach for America. Members of the Delta Zeta classes of 1970 and 1971 met in Brevard, N.C., in July 2008 for a mini-reunion. (See photo, below.)

1972

Scott H. Decker is co-author of Drug Smugglers on Drug Smuggling: Lessons from the Inside. Scott is a professor of criminology and criminal justice at Arizona State University. (See Recent Words, page 12). Marcia McGuire Glaros is chair of the 20th anniversary celebration of Festival of Trees, which is sponsored by the Women’s Association of the Northwest Indiana Symphony Society. Gary A. Summy is president of SMT Center for Sales Excellence. He is a member of the board of directors of SAMA, the Strategic Account Management Association. Gary’s e-mail address is gasummy50@aol. Gary A. Summy ’72 com. (See photo, right.) Kent J. Ulery is the 10th president of Bangor Theological Seminary in Maine. Sally A. Zoll received a 2008 San Diego Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business Award, Oct. 23, 2008. Sally is chief executive officer of United Through Reading, a nonprofit organization Sally A. Zoll ’72 that helps military families and others stay connected by filming parents reading children’s books aloud, and then sending the DVDs to the children of military personnel. (See photo, above.)

Members of the Delta Zeta 1970 and 1971 classes met in Brevard, N.C. Those attending the mini-reunion included Jane Horton Arfa ’71, Karen Turek Charen ’71, Penelope “Penny” Sittler Radd ’70, Barbara Bayless Close ’71, Barbara Toms Craig ’71, Ellen Mikuta Pullin ’71, Marilyn Yeomans Mudge ’70, Susan Ahlstedt Marszal ’70, Elizabeth Rodgers Koppeser ’70, Priscilla Hedges Duncan ’70, E. Ann McNabb Swanson ’70, Ruth A. Kovac ’71 and Sharon Garner Hardern ’70.

1973

William F. Carroll Jr. is vice president of chlorovinyl issues for OxyChem and an adjunct professor of chemistry at Indiana University. He is a member of DePauw’s Science and Technology Advisory Board. Paula F. Dehn is vice president for academic affairs at Kentucky Wesleyan College. She received the Council on Undergraduate Research’s Fellows Award for outstanding dedication and commitment to undergraduate education and research. The award is presented every other year to two distinguished researchers and educators. Sharon Earley Kersey is a grant writer for the city of Martinsville, Ind., and assistant to the city’s mayor. In her position, she represents the mayor on the Morgan County (Ind.) Economic Development Commission and is a leader in many community activities. Brian W. Welch was named to the list of Indiana’s Super Lawyers for 2009 by Law & Politics Magazine and Indianapolis Monthly magazine. Brian is an attorney with the Indianapolis law firm of Bingham McHale Brian W. Welch ’73 LLP in the business litigation group. (See photo, above.)

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George W. Ball is a partner in the public accounting and consulting firm of Sikich LLP. George is responsible for financials, manufacturing and distribution installations. He holds numerous industry certifications, including Microsoft Dynamics NAV Manufacturing and Microsoft Dynamics NAV Distribution. Judson C. Green received the Corporate Alumni Award from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Judson is president and chief executive officer of NAVTEQ Corporation. He is a member of the DePauw Board of Trustees. J. Mike Slocum has started his 28th year in private law practice. He also serves as counsel to the Kurdistan Regional Government in the United States. He and his wife, Dianne Hayden Slocum

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Class Notes Jeffrey M. McCall, DePauw’s John D. Hughes Professor of Communication and Theatre, met July 31, 2008, with the United States labor secretary, Elaine L. Chao, and two of her senior team, Kristine A. Iverson ’75 and David W. James ’94. Kris is assistant secretary for congressional and intergovernmental affairs. James is assistant secretary for public affairs. Jeff was in Washington, D.C., to discuss his book about the media’s impact on public policy and society, Viewer Discretion Advised. (See photo, below.)

1977

Elizabeth “Dede” Miller Huish ’74, Sara “Betsy” Behling ’74 and Amy Thurston Berthouex ’74 held a mini Kappa Kappa Gamma reunion. ’73, travel during the year in connection with the workshops and programs that Mike presents on clinical research contracts, federal grants and contracts. Amy Thurston Berthouex, Elizabeth “Dede” Miller Huish and Sara “Betsy” E. Behling met at the Thurston-Berthouex farm in Shelby County, Ind., for a mini Kappa Kappa Gamma reunion, July 2008. This was approximately their 30th reunion since graduation in 1974. Amy’s son, William T. Berthouex, is a freshman at DePauw. (See photo, above.)

1975

David B. Becker was the speaker for DePauw’s Robert C. McDermond Honorary Lecture, Oct. 30, 2008. David is chief executive officer and chairman of First Internet Bank of Indiana. Mark A. Filippell is managing director for Western Reserve Partners LLC in Cleveland. He was the speaker for DePauw’s Robert C. McDermond Center Lecture Series, Feb. 24, 2009. Ellen Husselman England and her husband, Bruce, retired from their jobs in California and returned to Ellen’s hometown of Auburn, Ind. Ellen is pursuing an interest in photography and Bruce continues to be interested in growing grapes and wine making. Kristine A. Iverson, David W. James ’94 and Jeffrey M. McCall ’76 met July 31, 2008, with the United States labor secretary, Elaine L. Chao. Kris and David are members of Chao’s senior team. Kris is assistant secretary for congressional and intergovernmental affairs. James is assistant secretary for public affairs. Jeff (DePauw’s John D. Hughes Professor of Communication and Theatre) was in Washington, D.C., to discuss his book about the media’s impact on public policy and society, Viewer Discretion Advised. (See photo, right.) Bruce E. and Anne (Hensley ’76) Ploshay live at 402 Spring Mill Lane, Indianapolis, IN

46260. Bruce is a senior vice president at Raymond James and Associates. Anne is retired from Saks Fifth Avenue.

1976

Gordon B. Denny retired following a 28-year career with Central Soya/Bunge North America as a commodity trader and plant manager. He and his wife, Kathryn Burleigh Denny ’75, live in St. Louis. Their e-mail address is gbdenny@ earthlink.net. Sue A. Finstick is assistant professor and coordinator for the Master of Science in forensic science degree at Southern Utah University in Cedar City. Her husband, Dale K. Smith ’75, is a pediatric audiologist for Utah Department of Health’s Children with Special Health Care Needs program. Anne (Hensley) and Bruce E. Ploshay ’75 live at 402 Spring Mill Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46260. Anne is retired from Saks Fifth Avenue. Bruce is a senior vice president at Raymond James and Associates.

Robert C. Graham III is a partner in the law firm of Armstrong Teasdale LLP in St. Louis. He is a member of the firm’s real estate, financial institutions and corporate practice groups. Barbara Kingsolver was recipient of the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance’s Book Award for nonfiction. She won the award for her book, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life. Jay S. Whitney is author of Historic Photos of Ronald Reagan. Jay is an award-winning editor and has published best-selling titles in law, criminal justice, sociology and education.

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Steve A. Steckler writes daily political commentary for The Politico, a print and Web-based publication covering national politics. He also provided real-time, running commentary for The Politico during the 2008 presidential and vice-presidential debates. Steve is chairman of Infrastructure Management Group and writes from a corporate business perspective about controversial topics ranging from the banking and auto industry bailouts to international affairs. He; his wife, Gail; and their four children live in Chevy Chase, Md. J. Scott Troeger is a managing partner in the Elkhart, Ind., law firm of Barnes & Thornburg LLP.

David W. James ’94, Jeffrey M. McCall ’76, Elaine L. Chao and Kristine A. Iverson ’75 in Washington, D.C.

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Class Notes management consulting. Ken lives in Monticello, Minn., with his family. His e-mail address is [email protected]. M. Scott Welch was honored for outstanding support of and participation in area service organizations by the LaSalle Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Scott is president and chief executive officer of Welch Packaging Group in Elkhart, Ind. He is a member of DePauw’s Board of Trustees.

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Dr. Mark R. Kelley is associate director of the Herman B. Wells Center for Pediatric Research and associate director for Indiana University’s Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center. Margaret Kissinger Boynton and colleague received a George Polk Award for environmental reporting. Meg also was the recipient of an honorable mention in the second annual Barlett & Steele Awards for Investigative Business Journalism. Meg is an investigative health reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

1980

Robert S. Apatoff is president of FTD Group, a subsidiary of United Online, Inc. Deborah K. Burand is an instructor and director for International Transactions Clinic at the University of Michigan Law School in Ann Arbor. The clinic focuses on negotiating and documenting cross-borders deals. Deborah K. Burand ’80 (See photo, right.) Keith A. Kinney is a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel. Membership is by invitation only. Keith is a partner in the law firm of Hill Fulwider McDowell Funk and Matthews in Indianapolis. His practice focuses on civil litigation. He and his wife, Sheila, live at 7989 Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46240. Keith’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Darlene Stanich Jensen is executive director for Colorado Association of Conservation Districts. Darlene and her family live at the foot of Pikes Peak. Her husband, Larry, is director of planning and historic preservation for the City of Cripple Creek. Darlene and her twins, 11, enjoy riding the mountains on their horses. Darlene’s e-mail address is [email protected].

1981

Melinda S. Haag and Jane E. Barker (Indiana University) were married Oct. 11, 2008, in an

Melinda S. Haag ’81 and Jane E. Barker outdoor ceremony at Big Bear Lake in California. Melinda and Jane’s 12-year-old daughter, Anne Barker, participated in the ceremony. The family lives at 7426 Iowa St., River Forest, IL 60305. Melinda is an executive at Crowe Horwath in Chicago and is the firm’s diversity and inclusion leader. Her e-mail address is [email protected]. (See photo, above.) Linda Hesson Grice is a member of the board of directors of Bellevue, Ohio, Area Chamber of Commerce. Linda is a real estate lender with Croghan Colonial Bank. Dr. Barry F. Krieble is a member of a local Indianapolis band, Henie and the Loops, that plays rock ’n’ roll and R&B music. He and the band have raised more than $200,000 for various charities. Barry is a kidney specialist at Nephrology and Internal Medicine Inc., in Indianapolis. Gail A. Liesendahl and Michael D. Courtney were married Oct. 20, 2007, in Long Beach, Calif. They live at 218 14th St., Seal Beach, CA 90740. Gail would enjoy hearing from DePauw classmates. Her e-mail address is [email protected]. Greg O’Herren and George R. Geiger are owners of Shamrock Builders based in Fishers, Ind. Kay E. Pashos joined the Indianapolis law firm of Baker & Daniels as counsel in the firm’s energy, environment and climate change group. (See photo, right.) Kay E. Pashos ’81

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Rev. Kevin R. Armstrong is senior pastor of North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. He was named to Methodist Health Foundation’s board of directors. Kenneth A. Prine is a founding partner of Daley Crowley, LLP, a specialty law firm focusing on e-discovery, data privacy and electronic records

Nancy Chester Knickerbocker is senior good clinical practices auditor with Abbott Laboratories in North Chicago. She and her husband, Gary, live in Kenosha, Wis. E. Mitchell Roob Jr. is Indiana’s secretary of commerce and chief executive of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.

1984

Joseph R. Heerens is chief legislative counsel to Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels. He is responsible for handling legislative affairs for the governor. (See photo, left.) Ju l i e Pa r i s Klosterman is a Joseph R. Heerens ’84 member of the board of trustees of Summit Country Day School in Cincinnati. Julie is active in many community organizations, including Ronald McDonald House, Cincinnati Art Museum and the board of directors of the Cincinnati Ballet. Alison Tam Frazier is superior court judge for Jefferson County (Ind.). John E. Tedstrom III is president and chief executive officer of Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. James L. and Barbara (Bradford) Weingartner live at 12101 Harbor Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22192. Jim is a colonel in the United States Air Force and will serve a one-year tour in Baghdad beginning July 2009. Jim’s e-mail address is [email protected].

1985

James F. Adorney is design director for Catapult Thinking, a strategic branding firm in Boston. Jim and his wife, Monika, live at 41 Kane Drive, Scituate, MA 02066. They have three daughters: Sabine, Milena and Lisette. Their e-mail address is [email protected]. Nancy Rehm McCloskey and her family live in Mason, Ohio. Nancy is a speech pathologist with Fairfield City Schools. Her husband, Scott, is a drug and general merchandise sales planner with Kroger Company. They have two sons: Cole, 11, and Bobby, 4. Nancy’s e-mail address is [email protected].

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Litzi T. Hartley is a family therapist with Aunt Martha’s Youth Services in Aurora, Ill. She focuses on serving the Spanish-speaking population and on providing computerized ADHD testing. She is also director of a private practice, the Adolescent Counseling Center of DuPage. She and her husband, Michael Sheehan, live in Naperville, Ill. They have two daughters: Larissa, 9, and Naomi, 3. Preston Osborn von Arx is a member of the board of directors of the North Carolina chapter of National Private Duty Association, serving as secretary. She and her husband, Peter, are owners of ComForcare Senior Preston Osborn von Arx ’86 Services in Wilson and Greenville, N.C. Preston also writes a bi-weekly column titled Senior Living for the Wilson Daily Times. They received the Leadership Award for outstanding leadership and support to new and existing franchises at the association’s recent national conference. Preston and Peter live in Wilson, N.C., with their 10-year-old twin daughters, Gaby and Jesse. Preston’s e-mail address is comforcare@ earthlink.net. (See photo, above.) John P. Tull is account executive for Penn State Sports Properties team, a Learfield Sports property with exclusive multimedia rights for Penn State Athletics.

1987

Michael C. Kasales is an officer in the United States Army. He was deployed Sept. 11, 2008, to Iraq to serve for a year. Mike’s unit is the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team and was deployed from Fort Wainwright, Alaska. His unit includes Alaska Governor Sarah Palin’s son, Pfc. Track Palin. (See photo, top center.) Mark C. and Cynthia (Rankin) Rauschert celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary with a trip

at the University of Louisville’s department of psychiatry. (See Recent Words, page 14.)

1989

Michael C. Kasales ’87 and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. to South Africa. They stayed with Laurie Hinson Kohrs and her husband, Manfred, at the White Elephant Safari Lodge and Bush Camp, owned by the Kohrs’ family. (See photo, below.) John A. Shoemaker is a part-time lecturer at University of Maine at Machias and is a freelance consultant in public health. Donna Stretch Osuch is president and chief professional officer for United Way of West Central Connecticut.

1988

David M. Bagley is managing director at MorrisAnderson. He works with companies as a consultant, interim manager and financial advisor. Eric B. Braun is dean of students at New England College in Henniker, N.H. His areas of expertise include residence life, student activities, career services, student development, counseling and multi-cultural affairs. Shannon Gath Forsell is managing director and a members of Indianapolis American Cabaret Theatre. Shannon is a well-known Indianapolis entertainer. Alice E. Loughran was co-recipient of the 2008 Recognition of Excellence Award by the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel. Alice is an attorney with Steptoe & Johnson LLP and is based in Washington, D.C. Robert D. Patterson is co-author of So You Want to be a Doctor?: A Guide for the Student from High School through Retirement. Robert is a resident

Cynthia Rankin Rauschert ’87, Mark C. Rauschert ’87 and Laurie Hinson Kohrs ’87 at the Pongola Game Reserve in Northern Zululand, South Africa.

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David E. Forsell and his organization, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, were honored at the 55th annual Keep America Beautiful National Conference as an exemplary affiliate organization. David also received the Margot Lacy Eccles/Lacy Leadership Association Advancement Award for service and commitment to the Lacy Leadership organization, which cultivates leadership skills of both men and women. David and his wife, Shannon Gath Forsell ’88, live in Indianapolis. Cynthia Havenstein Nugent and her husband, Jonathan, announce the birth of their daughter, Catelynn Jane Nugent, Nov. 24, 2008. Cate joins brothers Joshua Parker, 6, and Jacob Dalton, 4, at their home in Cincinnati. James M. Hinshaw is one of Indiana’s Super Lawyers for 2009. The list of super lawyers is chosen by Law & Politics Magazine and Indianapolis Monthly magazine. James is an attorney with the Indianapolis law James M. Hinshaw ’89 firm of Bingham McHale LLP in the business litigation group. (See photo, above.) Wallace “J” Nichols is a member of the board of directors of Save Our Shores, a nonprofit marine conservation organization in Santa Cruz, Calif. He is the head of Ocean Revolution, a program to inspire and mentor a new Wallace “J” Nichols ’89 generation of ocean conservation leaders. (See photo, above.) Gunnar S. Pamuk and Anna Waldensten were married March 1, 2009. They live in Stromsund, Sweden. Gunnar earned a Ph.D. in forestry. He works for SCA in Sweden.

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Class Notes Jennifer Pope Baker is executive director of the Women’s Fund of Central Indiana. Scott A. Storrer is president and chief operating officer of MEDecision, Inc., a provider of collaborative health care management solutions.

1990

Shelley Catharine Johnson is the deputy communications director for Kentucky’s attorney general. Shelley’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Phillip D. Joseph is senior vice president and treasurer of ProLogis, a Denver-based REIT. ProLogis is the world’s largest owner, manager and developer of distribution facilities. Mary Beth McCormick Oakes is founder and chief executive officer of MoveSmart LLC. Lawrence W. Serewicz and his wife, Damaris, announce the birth of their daughter, Eleanore Mai Serewicz, Aug. 3, 2008. Eleanore joins brother Zachary, 3, at their home in Norton, United Kingdom. Larry works for Wear Valley District Council. His e-mail address is [email protected].

1991

John M. Cassady is director of government affairs for Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc., and is chairman of Orange Township Board of Trustees in Delaware County, Ohio. He was the speaker for The Robert C. McDermond Center Lecture Series at DePauw, Oct. 16, 2008. Thomas L. Cooley received rave reviews for his performance at the International Chamber Orchestra Festival, Jan. 29, 2009, in Minneapolis. Thomas is a tenor and sang the aria from Rameau’s Dardanus. Jennifer Crecelius Julian is clinical director for The Villages in Kokomo, Ind. The Villages is a foster care and adoption agency with several regional offices across the state. Jennifer lives in Windfall, Ind., with her husband, Michael, and their children, Gretchen, 8, and Logan, 6. Jennifer

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would enjoy hearing from DePauw classmates. Her e-mail address is [email protected]. Michael J. Fisher Jr. is executive director of the Ball Brothers Foundation in Muncie, Ind. Michael is a member of several community boards and is currently serving a four-year term on the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Thomas E. Prothero is chief operating officer of commercial banking for MB Financial Bank in Illinois. Joel P. Riley is a principal in the Trust Company of Illinois for the firm’s wealth management team. He and his wife, Melissa McCreery Riley, and their children live in Glen Ellyn, Ill. (See photo, left.) Dennis A. Joel P. Riley ’91 Trinkle is a member of the board of directors of C/D/H, a Michigan information technology consulting firm. He is executive director of the Indiana Higher Education Telecommunication System. Lori Wright Grimm was recipient of the 2008 Distinguished Nursing Alumna Award from the University of Southern Indiana Nursing Alumni Society. Lori is manager of quality and patient safety at Women’s Hospital in Newburgh, Ind.

1992

Heather Brophy Sullivan and her husband, Peter, announce the birth of their daughter, Maeve Brophy Sullivan, Aug. 16, 2008. They live in New Delhi, India. Heather has lived overseas since 2003 when she moved to Israel to work for an aid program to the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Heather’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Erica Felix Warwick is personnel director for the City of Tulsa Human Resources Department. Jill Frederickson and her husband, Joel Grove, announce the birth of their daughter, Molly Grove, Nov. 9, 2008. Molly joins sister Jane at their home in West Hartford, Conn. James P. Hanlon was recipient of Indy’s Best and Brightest Award in the law division category. The award is sponsored by Junior Achievement and recognizes central Indiana’s most outstanding young professionals James P. Hanlon ’92 and community leaders age 40 and under. James is a partner at the Indianapolis law firm of Baker & Daniels LLP. (See photo, above.) Amanda Madden Kutoloski and her husband,

David, announce the birth of their daughter, Lauren Ann Kutoloski, June 30, 2008. Lauren joins brother Tanner, 5, at their home in Fishers, Ind. Amanda is a physical therapy team leader at Clarian Health Partners. Her e-mail address is [email protected]. Sarah Mannon Hanly and her husband, Paul, announce the birth of their daughter, Molly Caroline Hanly, May 28, 2008. They live in Chicago. Sarah’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Dale S. Porfilio was speaker for The Robert C. McDermond Center Lecture Series, Nov. 11, 2008, at DePauw. He is vice president and chief actuary for Kemper Auto & Home, a Unitrim Company in Jacksonville, Fla. Katherine Tambornino Wilhoit is a partner at the Minneapolis law firm of Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP. She focuses her practice in the area of insurance counseling and litigation, intellectual property litigation and general business litigation. Sarah Tasker Hartnett and her husband, Ian, announce the birth of their daughter, Riley Elizabeth Hartnett, Aug. 26, 2008. Riley joins brother, Harold Finnegan, 2, at their home in Sonoma, Calif. Sarah and Steve are also proud to announce the release of their first vintage of cabernet sauvignon under the Ryland Wines brand. Sarah’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Eric F. Wapole and his wife, Karen Ann, are the creators of the Internet business, www. BragOnBaby.com. The site offers personalized baby gifts and décor.

1993

William L. Barnett and his partner, Daryl Geraci, were married, Sept. 27, 2008, in California. William is a concert musician, recording artist and a mind and body wellness practitioner. William owns private William L. Barnett ’93 holistic practices, Soulstice Life Solutions, in Phoenix and Sedona, Ariz. He continues his career as a concert artist on organ and piano, choral conductor, composer and clinician and is featured in concerts and events across the country. Daryl is the owner and chief executive officer of Lydian Media, a national Web design and hosting company. William and Daryl live in northern Phoenix with their family. Their address is 27517 North 16th Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85085. William’s e-mail address is [email protected]. (See photo, above.) Stephen F. Hayes is a political contributor and analyst for CNN. He has written for the Los Angeles Times and for The Wall Street Journal. Dr. Christopher T. Jones is an associate with the Central Carolina Ear, Nose, Throat & Audiology Center. Rev. William J. Murphy is the 25th president of St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland.

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Class Notes Mark W. Nelson was appointed magistrate for the Ypsilanti, Mich., 14-B District Court. Mark serves as the court’s part-time magistrate as well as continuing his private practice in the law firm of Murphy & Nelson PLLC. Rev. Susan “Suzy” Richards Daly and her husband, Mike, announce the birth of their daughter, Phoebe Ruth Daly, July 29, 2008. Phoebe joins siblings Brendan, 14, Connor, 13, and Chloe, 3. Suzy’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Bradley W. Shields and his wife, Andrea Atkinson, announce the birth of their daughter, Teresa Angela Shields, Sept. 6, 2008. Brad’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Edwin J. Simcox Jr. is director of information services for Clarian Health Partners Inc. He was chosen as one of Indianapolis Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 professional in Indianapolis.

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Shannon Brock Urban is a teaching and learning consultant with Elluminate, Inc. She works from home, which allows her to be with her three sons: Joshua, Michael and Samuel. Shannon’s e-mail address is [email protected]. David W. James, Kristine A. Iverson ’75 and Jeffrey M. McCall ’76 met July 31, 2008, with the United States labor secretary, Elaine L. Chao. Kris and David are members of Chao’s senior team. Kris is assistant secretary for congressional and intergovernmental affairs. James is assistant secretary for public affairs. Jeff (DePauw’s John D. Hughes Professor of Communication and Theatre) was in Washington, D.C., to discuss his book about the media’s impact on public policy and society, Viewer Discretion Advised. (See photo, page 40.) Marcus C. Robinson is chief executive officer and principal of Charles A. Tindley Accelerated School in Indianapolis.

1995

Geoffrey B. Dains is assistant basketball coach at California Lutheran University in Thousands Oaks, Calif. Stacy Forster Benedict and her husband, Colin, announce the birth of their son, Owen Forster Benedict, Aug. 7, 2008. Stacy’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Michael S. Wallace is president of ADAM, a contemporary sportswear label.

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1996

Carrie Appleby Sample is pursuing master’s degrees in divinity, psychotherapy and faith at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis. She would enjoy hearing from DePauw classmates. Carrie’s e-mail address is carriesample@ sbcglobal.net. James J. Bell is a 2009 vice president of the Indianapolis Bar Association. He is a partner and litigation attorney with the law firm of Bingham McHale LLP, where he focuses his practice in criminal defense, attorney discipline James J. Bell ’96 and health care. Jim was named to the list of Indiana’s Rising Stars for 2009. (See photo, above.) Peter D. Eshelman is director of outdoor branding for Roanoke Regional Partnership in Virginia. (See photo, right.) Ivan Hernandez received the 2008 Exceptional Employee Award from Ivy Tech Peter D. Eshelman ’96 Community College in Lafayette, Ind. He was also honored in October 2008 for his service to the Latino community in Lafayette by a local organization. Ivan and his wife, Rozlyn, live in Lafayette. They have three children: Junior, Jackson and Mia. Ivan’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Timothy E. Keating received an instrument flight instructor certificate for both single and multi-engine airplanes and his aircraft dispatcher certificate. He is a senior member in the Great Lakes Region of Civil Air Patrol. Mark C. and Erika (Amundson ’99) Melchiorre announce the birth of their son, Jackson Duane Melchiorre, Oct. 2, 2008. They live in Chicago. Erika’s e-mail address is ekamundson@ hotmail.com Emelee N. Mitchum and Scott Walloch were married Aug. 9, 2008, in Indianapolis. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Erica Lindsey Mast ’96, Jennifer Medlock Hancock ’96, Alina Bower Willig ’96, Sarah Thompson Booher ’96, Nicole Sunkel Lorch ’96, Laura McLarney Akre ’96, Michelle H. Runzer ’96, Gayle Meier Green ’96, Emily Bubb Walesky ’95, Michael J. Smith ’96, Luke W. Medcalfe ’96 and John C. Miller ’96. Emelee is a director for Volt Information Sciences. Scott is a financial planner for Hufford Financial Advisors. Emelee’s e-mail address is emitchum@ volt.com. (See photo, above right.) Elizabeth (Neff) and Scott D. Petterson announce the birth of their son, Luke Petterson in July

Emelee N. Mitchum ’96 and Scott Walloch 2008. Luke joins brother Andrew, 4, at their home in Salt Lake City. Elizabeth is an editor at The Salt Lake Tribune. Scott works for Marriott. Elizabeth’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Scott’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Ronald L. Stiver is senior vice president of engagement and external affairs at Clarian Health in Indianapolis.

1997

Matthew W. Bowers was inducted into Granville (Ohio) High School Athletic Hall of Fame in December 2008. He is vice president of total rewards and entertainment for Harrah’s Entertainment. Stuart R. Buttrick is a partner at the Indianapolis law firm of Baker & Daniels LLP. Stuart is a member of the labor and employment group. (See photo, right.) N i c o l e (Chabraja) and Eric J. Graham Stuart R. Buttrick ’97 announce the birth of their daughter, Marissa Lynn Graham, Sept. 14, 2008. Marissa joins brothers Cole, 4, and Charlie, 2, at their home in Lake Bluff, Ill. Eric’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Nicole’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Kirsten Rasmussen Victor and her husband, Wayne, announce the birth of their daughter, Greta Charlotte Victor, Jan. 2, 2009, in Landstuhl, Germany. Kirsten would enjoying hearing from DePauw classmates. Her e-mail address is kvictor@ urbanhouseliving.com. Sally Reichart Carlson and her husband, John, announce the birth of their daughter, Ava Grace Carlson, Dec. 31, 2008. Ava joins sister Ella, 3, at 15449 Shellbark Drive, carlson.sally@comcast.

Class Notes net Noblesville, IN 46062. Sally’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Rhonda Sites Smart and her husband, Craig, announce the birth of their son, Wyatt Elijah Smart, July 4, 2008. They live in Battle Creek, Mich. Rhonda’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Carolyn E. Whittier is the 2009 president of the Association of Fraternity Advisors, a professional association for men and women who work with fraternities and sororities. Carrie leads a governing board of eight, volunteer base of more than 200 and staff of four. Carrie is associate director of programs and educational services at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va. Her e-mail address is [email protected].

1998

Timothy A. Bognar and his wife, Heather, announce the birth of their daughter, Norah Lynn Bognar, May 25, 2008. Norah joins brother Evan, 3, at their home in Munster, Ind. Tim is a self-employed telecommunication billing software consultant. His e-mail address is [email protected]. Heather Dane Magee and her husband, Thomas, announce the birth of their son, Samuel Dane Magee, Oct. 22, 2008. Samuel joins brother Joshua at 11917 South 51st St., Papillion, NE 68133. Heather’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Gilbert J. Duran is communications director for United States Senator Dianne Feinstein in Washington, D.C. His e-mail address is [email protected]. Anthony E. Graves and Sakari Alighandhi were married July 26, 2008, in Manitou Springs, Colo. Anthony was elected to a four-year term on the Democratic National Committee and was also a national Obama delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Anthony received the

Founder’s Day Community Service Award, March 2009, from the University of Denver. He is active with DePauw’s alumni network in Colorado. Sakari works in pulmonary pediatric research. Anthony’s e-mail address is [email protected]. (See photo, below.) Loraine D. Heckenberg lives in Arlington, Va. She is a program analyst in the office of the chief financial officer at the Department of Energy and is pursuing a master’s degree in security studies at Georgetown University. Loraine is an officer in the United States Navy Reserve. Melinda Kissinger Peterson and her husband, Brian, announce the birth of their daughter, Olivia Brianne Peterson, Jan. 11, 2008. They live in the Twin Cities area. Mindy’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Yarikza Santiago and her husband, Sylvester Elverton, announce the birth of their twin sons, Gabriel and Nathanael Elverton, July 11, 2007. Yarikza is a social services case manager at East Chicago Community Health Center. Her e-mail address is [email protected]. Jennifer Wagonseller Mathys and her husband, Steve, announce the birth of their son, Zane Mitchell Mathys, May 6, 2008. Zane joins sister Paige and brother Aaron. Erin L. Weliver is business manager for the Timmy Foundation in Indianapolis. The foundation is focused on improving the health of the poor worldwide. In January 2009, she and Dr. Thomas R. Mote ’74 accompanied 12 Davidson University students to Quito, Ecuador, for a week-long medical mission to four barrios.

1999

Erika (Amundson) and Mark C. Melchiorre ’96 announce the birth of their son, Jackson Duane Mel-

Elizabeth A. English ’99 and Kevin J. Eckert chiorre, Oct. 2, 2008. They live in Chicago. Erika’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Anne S. Becker is a partner with the Chicago law firm of McDermott Will & Emery. She advises clients about various employee benefits issues. Muriel (Collison) and Jeremiah F. Elrod announce the birth of their son, Jack Collison Elrod, Aug. 30, 2008. Jack joins sister Sophia, 2, at their home in Northbrook, Ill. Muriel is an attorney. Jerry is a vice president at Austin Bank. Muriel’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Elizabeth A. English and Kevin J. Eckert (Indiana University) were married, Oct. 11, 2008, in Indianapolis. Liz earned a M.B.A. degree from the University of Notre Dame and is a certified financial planner with Morgan Stanley. Kevin is an actuarial analyst with UnitedHealthcare. They live in Indianapolis. Liz’s e-mail address is englishliz@ hotmail.com. (See photo, above.) Catherine Force Koczaja and her husband, Chris, announce the birth of their daughter, Emily Ann Koczaja, July 31, 2007. Cathy’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Jaime Lilly Kaldahl earned a M.B.A. degree in finance at Indiana University at the South Bend campus in December 2008. She is a production planning manager for Whirlpool Corporation in St. Joseph, Mich. Her e-mail address is jaime_lilly@ yahoo.com.

June 10-14, 2009 Anthony E. Graves ’98 and Sakari Alighandhi wedding party in Manitou Springs, Colo.

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Class Notes Justin L. McKay and his wife, Josie (Penn State), were married, June 16, 2007. Justin earned a master’s degree from Purdue University in 2005. He is a territory manager for a medical device company as well as manager of McKay Properties, LLC. Josie is an elementary school teacher. They live in Fishers, Ind. Kelly Morrison Jones is head girls’ varsity basketball coach at Huntington (Ind.) North High School. Bradley K. Stevens, Butler University’s men’s basketball coach, was recipient of the midseason Hugh Durham Award, presented to the nation’s top mid-major coach by CollegeInsider.com. In March 2009 he was named Horizon League Coach of the Year. Robin (Taylor) and Jacob M. Carpenter announce the birth of their daughter, Josephine Marian Carpenter, Jan. 3, 2008.

2000

Claire Bishop Abely and her husband, William, announce the birth of their daughter, Margaret Rose Abely, Oct. 15, 2008. Claire’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Robert J. and Alicia “Nikki“ (Warner) Davis live in Evansville, Ind. After a year of training, Bob opened his State Farm office in Evansville, in January 2009. He spent the 2008 summer taking his traveling baseball team (ages 17 and 18), the Evansville Razorbacks, to the National Amateur Baseball Federation World Series for the third year in a row. Nikki planned and executed Evansville’s only fall bridal show with nearly 50 vendors and all door proceeds going to benefit Holly’s House, a local victim’s advocacy charitable organization. Bob’s e-mail address is bob. [email protected]. Nikki’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Amber Franklin LaRue spoke in The Robert C. McDermond Center Lecture Series, Jan. 27, 2009. She is treasury manager at Wellpoint, Inc. in Indianapolis. Amber is a member of DePauw’s Alumni Board of Directors. Kimberly Juffer Olson was selected as one of the 40 under 40 young business professionals providing leadership in the Dakotas and Minnesota according to Prairie, the area’s business magazine. Kimberly is director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development in Pierre, S.D., and is deputy secretary of the Department of Tourism and State Development. Caroline Kennedy Stevenson and her husband, Benjamin, announce the birth of their son, Jack Grant Stevenson, Feb. 25, 2009. They live in Indianapolis. Caroline’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Jennifer M. Monty is an associate with the Cleveland law firm of Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Company, L.P.A. She was chosen as an Ohio Rising Star by the Law and Politics Magazine and Cincinnati Magazine. The joint project recognizes the top up-and-coming attorneys in the state, 40 years old or younger, who have been practicing for less than 10 years. Shon S. Moss and Ana Paula Teixeira Bispo (Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro) were

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Shon S. Moss ’00 and Ana Paula Teixeira Bispo married Dec. 30, 2008, in Rio de Janeiro. Kiambu A. Robinson ’00 attended the wedding. Shon earned a M.B.A. degree from The Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a vice president in private equity at Palisade Capital. Ana is a former manager of a luxury consumer goods store. They live in New York City. (See photo, above.) Sarabeth (Scantlin) and Steven T. Spasojevich ’01 announce the birth of their daughter, Simone Powers Spasojevich, Aug. 7, 2008. Simone joins brothers Jack, 4, and Andrew, 2, at their home in Virginia Beach, Va. Their e-mail address is [email protected]. Jennifer E. Vance is co-founder, vice president and general manager for LeadJen, an Indianapolisbased marketing and sales company. She gave The Robert C. McDermond Center Lecture, Sept. 30, 2008, at DePauw.

tions and drawing at Michigan State University and is involved in the education and arts community in the Greater Lansing, Mich., Area. Julia Finger Fowler has volunteered for eight years at West Pine Ronald McDonald House in St. Louis. She also serves on the volunteer committee, public relations and marketing volunteer subcommittee, and helps with the annual golf tournament. Javair S. Gillett is strength and conditioning coach for the Detroit Tigers baseball team. Heather McDermit Brewster and her husband, Robert, announce the birth of their daughter, Claire Dawn Brewster, Oct. 13, 2008. Claire joins sister Karina, 3, at their home in Clayton, Ind. Heather is a part-time communication specialist for publications at DePauw and a teacher at Mill Creek Plus Preschool in Clayton. Robert is a service manager for Industrial & Environmental Sales, L.L.C., in Indianapolis. Heather’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Sarah Smith Moore is deputy executive director for the Indiana chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. She was the speaker, Sept. 9, 2008, for The Robert C. McDermond Center Lecture Series at DePauw. Steven T. and Sarabeth (Scantlin ’00) Spasojevich announce the birth of their daughter, Simone Powers Spasojevich, Aug. 7, 2008. Simone joins brothers Jack, 4, and Andrew, 2, at their home in Virginia Beach, Va. Their e-mail address is [email protected]. Amy M. Trauernicht and Raymond Cendana (San Diego State) were married Oct. 11, 2008, in San Diego. Amy completed a doctoral degree in molecular medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center. Amy is a field applications scientist with Applied Biosystems. Ray is a systems security engineer with SAIC. They live at 1824 Scarlet Place, Chula Vista, CA 91913. (See photo, below.)

2001

Michelle Ellis Word won third place in the 10th annual Miami Young Painters Competition for the William and Dorothy Yeck Award, sponsored by Miami University’s Hiestand Gallery, School of Fine Arts, in Oxford, Ohio. Michelle teaches founda-

2002

Alisa Corey Kuehn and her husband, Jason, announce the birth of their son, Desmond Dale Kuehn, Aug. 27, 2008.

Amy M. Trauernicht ’01 and Raymond Cendana wedding party.

Class Notes

Andrew W. DeMoss ’02 and Alisha Lewis wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Kristin A. Hendrich ’07, Ashley E. Sorenson ’08, Margaux S. DeMoss ’08 (bridesmaid), Stephanie L. Wong ’05 (bridesmaid), Matthew W. DeMoss ’04 (best man), Chad W. Hinton ’01 (groomsman), J. Reynolds Wehrman ’02 (usher), Aaron M. Ertel ’01 (usher), A. Corbin Sutton ’01, Brian C. Missey ’02 (usher), Shane M. Ledford ’01, Daniel A. Hegeman ’72, Paul A. Bautista ’00, Ryan D. Venturi ’02 (groomsman), Michael J. Facchini ’01 (usher) and Barry S. Wormser ’02.

Andrew W. DeMoss and Alisha Lewis were married June 28, 2008, in Lexington, Ky. Andy is a certified public accountant with Ray, Foley, Hensley & Company. Alisha is a field manager for Healthways, Inc., in the SilverSneakers division. They live in Lexington. Andy’s e-mail address is [email protected]. (See photo, left.) Michael J. Diekhoff and Kathryn D. Rudolph ’03 were married Aug. 23, 2008, in Fort Wayne, Ind. They live in Indianapolis. Mike’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Kathryn’s e-mail address is [email protected]. (See photo, top next page.) Joseph H. Nixon III is a member of the professional Premier Basketball League’s Vermont Frost Heaves. Aaron R. Quesada and Adrienne Valdes were married Nov. 29, 2008, in Coral Gables, Fla. Aaron is an environmental scientist/GIS analyst for a civil engineering firm. Adrienne is a cardiovascular technician. They live in Miami. (See photo, center left.) Erin Rogers Neff and her husband, David, announce the birth of their daughter, Philippa Katherine “Pippa Kate” Neff, Oct. 27, 2008. Erin is a regulatory attorney with Walgreen Company. David is the head lacrosse coach for Carthage College. They live in Kenosha, Wis.

2003

Aaron R. Quesada ’02 and Adrienne Valdes wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Paul A. Cummings ’02, Nicholas E. Gavrilos ’01, Ernesto M. Muniz ’01 and Adebayo O. Olowoyeye ’01.

Melissa C. Payne ’03 and Eric J. Veronesi wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Caroline A. Philipchuck ’03, Gretchen C. Haist ’02, Katherine Starkey Franson ’03 (bridesmaid), Scott C. Franson ’02 and Michelle Aymond Gilbert ’03 (matron of honor).

Daniel E. Bailey and Lindsey Kreamer were married Dec. 23, 2007. Their daughter, Leia Gabrielle Bailey, was born March 31, 2008. Daniel teaches French and language arts at Southport Middle School in Indianapolis. His e-mail address is [email protected]. John T. Benton is senior vice president of sales at Higher Ed Growth. He and his wife, Jennifer, and their son, Miller; live in Tempe, Ariz. Jacob J. Coy gave The Robert C. McDermond Center Lecture, Nov. 6, 2008. Jacob works in London with Financial Services Authority in the retail policy and conduct risk division. He is taking an active part in developing new banking regulations and broader work on banking policy. His e-mail address is [email protected]. Melissa C. Payne and Eric J. Veronesi were married Oct. 4, 2008, in Greenwich, Conn. Melissa’s e-mail address is coloradopayne@yahoo. com. (See photo, left.) Erin R. Rasler is program manager for youth in service at Chicago’s nonprofit organization, Chicago Cares. She designs programs for innercity youth to volunteer throughout Chicago. Erin received the Leslie Bluhm and Mary Prchal Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award of 2008 for her spirit of social entrepreneurship. Kathryn D. Rudolph and Michael J. Diekhoff ’02 were married Aug. 23, 2008, in Fort Wayne, Ind. They live in Indianapolis. Kathryn’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Mike’s e-mail address is [email protected]. (See photo, top next page.)

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Jessica Daniel Moore was recipient of the Young Woman of Promise Award at the Indiana Commission for Women Torchbearer Awards gala, March 3, 2009, in Indianapolis. Jessica is the immigrant outreach specialist for Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library. She works with refugees and designs programs to help immigrants better access library services. Loren E. Faulkner and Derek K. Smith were married Sept. 20, 2008, in West Chester, Ohio. Loren’s e-mail address is lorensmith2008@live. com. (See photo, bottom right.) Julie Gardner Barnes and her husband, Patrick, announce the birth of their daughter, Kate Barnes, May 28, 2008. Julie’s e-mail address is barnes. [email protected]. Katherine Gehring Erdel is an associate with the Indianapolis law firm of Bingham McHale LLP in the labor and employment department. (See photo, right.) Abigail A. Huffer earned a Katherine Gehring Erdel ’04 J.D. degree from Valparaiso University School of Law. Jonathan D. Lau and Meloney Harris (James Madison University) were married May 10, 2008, in Harrisonburg, Va. They live in Birmingham, Mich. Jonathan is a financial planner. (See photo, top next page.) Paul R. Musson was one of 12 individuals who received the sixth annual Governor’s Award for Tomorrow’s leaders on Dec. 15, 2008. The award is presented by Indiana Humanities Council and the office of the governor to Hoosiers, ages 19-29, who demonstrate excellence as entrepreneurial leaders, volunteers and scholars. Molly K. Savage and William C. Sales ’06 were married Dec. 31, 2008, in Minneapolis. Molly is pursuing a master’s degree in both elementary and music education. Bill works for the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and sings with the Minnesota Opera. Patricia R. L. Stroebel and Jonathan K. Hartshorn were married June 23, 2007. They have a son, Phillip Lee Jordan Hartshorn, born March 13, 2008. The family lives in Bemidji, Minn.

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Kathryn D. Rudolph ’03 and Michael J. Diekhoff ’02 wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Jennifer Watts Barrie ’03 (maid of honor), Anastasia S. Argoe ’03 (bridesmaid), Jane C. Becker ’03 (bridesmaid), Bethany Bailey Abercrombie ’03 (bridesmaid), Michael S. Hult ’02 (best man), Jordan P. Ortiz ’02 (groomsman), Dustin M. Thomas ’02 (groomsman), John A. Reich ’02 (groomsman), William J. Brooks ’03 (usher), Jessica E. Schaab ’03, Suzanne M. Barnes ’03, Marisa Myers Bernstein ’03, Peter M. Bernstein ’03, Ryan C. McGuffey ’01, Tobias J. Butler ’04, Matthew “Hank” Ricketts ’02, Elizabeth Quinn Slater ’03, Meredith Mulvey Truitt ’02, Lydia Butler Baird ’03, Kristen Koerner Morris ’97, Emily C. Gage ’03, Trisha J. Starner ’03, Sean M. Barrie ’03, Caroline A. Philipchuck ’03, Molly E. Monroe ’05, Jennifer L. Nielsen ’98, Lee Anne McKelvey ’05, Amanda H. Miller ’03, Brooke Barbee ’03, Andrew P. McGovern ’03, Larry J. Abed (director of television operations at DePauw) and Michelle L. Rhodes ’05.

Loren E. Faulkner ’04 and Derek K. Smith ’04 wedding party. DePauw alumni and faculty members attending the wedding included Brandon L. Sieg (assistant professor of kinesiology at DePauw), Jenny L. Dill ’02, David N. Yoshida ’99, Kristin A. Briney ’05, Andrew L. Schmitt ’03, Jessica F. Mason ’05, Michael R. Duffee ’05, Melanie Tacoma Hildreth ’04 and Ashley E. Faulkner ’09.

Class Notes Michael A. Valentine is assistant athletic equipment manager for the baseball and football teams at Tulane University in New Orleans. He recently traveled to Israel through the Birthright Israel program. Michael’s e-mail address is mival@ tulane.edu.

2005

Jonathan D. Lau ’04 and Meloney Harris wedding party. Jonathan’s Sigma Chi brothers serenaded Meloney with Sweetheart of Sigma Chi. Those attending the wedding included Jeffrey W. Rogers ’04 (best man), Robert J. Grabiel ’04 (groomsman), Matthew W. DeMoss ’04, John R. Meyer ’04, Kyle E. Johnson ’05, Daniel L. Toboja ’04, Michael J. Facchini ’01, Matthew J. Smith ’04, Richard C. O’Donnell Jr. ’06, Matthew J. Lytle ’05, Andrew J. Gustin ’04, Lucas E. Scheidler ’04, Adam J. Devlin ’05 (groomsman), Jonathan E. H. Brown ’04, Paul R. Musson ’04 (groomsman), Charles A. Plese ’06, Jonathan L. Jenkins ’04, William A. Griffith ’04 and Ian C. Runyon ’04. Also attending but not pictured were Allison K. Rechter ’04, Stephen E. Ewing ’65, David F. Lau ’73, Nancy Pfeffer Lau ’75 and Claire S. Sorenson ’06.

Kathryn M. Adank ’05 and James W. Ward wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Audrey E. Gehlhausen ’06 (maid of honor) and Sarah E. Eiler ’05 (bridesmaid). Also attending but not pictured were Layne A. Kaufman ’04, Mark J. Loomis ’06 and Megan K. Duffee ’07.

Kathryn M. Adank and James W. Ward were married Oct. 11, 2008, in Sadieville, Ky. (See photo, center left.) Mark R. Alson is an associate with the Indianapolis law firm of Ice Miller LLP. He works in the firm’s private equity and venture services practice group. Michelle M. Coduti and Harry Howisen (University of Notre Dame) were married May 24, 2008, in Highland, Ind. Michelle is choral director at Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, Ill., and is pursuing a master’s degree in vocal pedagogy from Westminster Choir College. Harry is business development manager for H.H.H. Inc. Jill M. Koehlinger is an associate in the law firm of Ice Miller LLP in Indianapolis. She received her J.D. degree from Indiana University School of Law in 2008. Megan Luecke Boots and her husband, Shane, announce the birth of their daughter, Kyah Lynn Boots, Oct. 30, 2008. Megan’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Carly D. Snipes is recipient of the Medical Student Professionalism and Service Award from American College of Emergency Physicians. Carly is a student at the Indiana University School of Medicine. The award recognizes students who “excel in compassionate care of patients, professional behavior, and service to the community.” Elisabeth M. Sugrue ’05 and Jonathan Button (Wabash College) were married Aug. 2, 2008, in Roswell, Ga. Elisabeth and Jonathan live in College Station, Texas. Elisabeth’s e-mail address is [email protected]. (See photo, bottom left.)

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Elisabeth M. Sugrue ’05 and Jonathan Button wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Jennifer A. Bonesteel ’05 (maid of honor), Bethany Garrison Kelly ’04, Kimberly McMillen Horn ’05 and Lindsey A. Parsons ’05.

Heather M. Adler and Travis W. Clark ’07 were married Oct. 25, 2008, in Lafayette, Calif. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Matthew W. D. Wright ’04, Chad R. Riley ’05 and Merix Cunningham Gustin ’05. (See photo, next page.) Jonathan S. Burkhardt and Jackie M. Young ’07 were married Aug. 9, 2008, in Dyer, Ind. Jonathan and Jackie live in St. Louis. Jonathan works for Enterprise. Jackie is a student at Washington University School of Law. (See photo, top next page.) Xinyue “Tracey” Chang was crowned Miss New York USA 2009 in November 2008. She competed in the 58th annual Miss USA pageant in April 2009. William C. Sales and Molly K. Savage ’04 were married Dec. 31, 2008, in Minneapolis. Bill works for the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and sings with the Minnesota Opera. Molly is pursuing a master’s degree in both elementary and music education.

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Heather M. Adler ’06 and Travis W. Clark ’07

Jackie M. Young ’07 and Jonathan S. Burkhardt ’06 wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Catherine Burkhardt Kolbeck ’95, Amanda L. Chapman ’07, Patrick P. Ferrini ’06, Carly M. Hammel ’07 and Daniel A. Toleikis ’07.

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Travis W. Clark and Heather M. Adler ’06 were married Oct. 25, 2008, in Lafayette, Calif. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Matthew W. D. Wright ’04, Chad R. Riley ’05 and Merix Cunningham Gustin ’05. (See photo, above.) Mary Beth Robinson and Blake Riley (Indiana University) were married July 26, 2008, in Carmel, Ind. Mary Beth is a third-grade teacher in Hamilton (Ind.) Southeastern School District. Blake works for Welch Packaging in Indianapolis. (See photo, center right.) Kyle S. Smitley is the owner of barley & birch, which makes all-organic children’s clothing. Her firm was added to the National Green Pages, the premier listing of environmentally and socially responsible businesses in the U.S. Kyle is a student at University of Toledo School of Law. Amanda K. Willingham and Drew W. Wyant were married Aug. 23, 2008, in Spencer, Ind. Amanda’s e-mail address is mandy.willingham@ gmail.com. Drew’s e-mail address is drew.wyant@ gmail.com. (See photo, bottom right.) Jackie M. Young and Jonathan S. Burkhardt ’06 were married Aug. 9, 2008, in Dyer, Ind. Jonathan and Jackie live in St. Louis. Jackie is a student at Washington University School of Law. Jonathan works for Enterprise. (See photo, top right.)

Mary Beth Robinson ’07 and Blake Riley wedding party. DePauw attending the wedding included Jaclyn K. Ponder ’09, Susan M. Cordes ’07, Meagan E. Goss ’07, Danielle R. Brueck ’07 (bridesmaid), Elizabeth A. Feighner ’07, Katherine H. Morse ’07, Maureen K. Mohan ’07, Davis M. Federspiel ’07, Ryan J. Miller ’07, Kraig A. Kirchner ’07, Jeffrey P. Zanchelli ’07, E. “Brad” Webb Bassick V ’07, Rachel A. Grimmer ’07 (bridesmaid), Abigail M. Gerwin ’09, Elizabeth R. Polleys ’07, Abigail J. Trainor ’07, Susan S. Shim ’07, Stefanie N. Baldauf ’08, Katherine A. Knepper ’07, Karen A. Babbs ’07, Katherine A. Backes ’07, Courtney A. Pierce ’07, Elizabeth A. Korb ’09, Kelly A. Orgo ’07, Grace A. Noppert ’08, Allison E. Fisher ’07, Kristen M. Little ’07, Brittany Hughes Durr ’07, Amanda A. Rosenbaum ’07 (bridesmaid) and Hilary H. Gerwin ’09.

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Robert S. Honkisz is an intern with the firm of Aubridge Partners, LLC. Aubridge serves as an adviser to United States and European companies seeking alliances with Chinese businesses. Bob is spending the 2008-09 year in Shanghai. His e-mail address is [email protected]. Ryan A. May teaches English as a second language for Crown Point (Ind.) Community Schools and is working part-time for the Cedar Lake (Ind.) Parks Department. He continues a project he started in high school for the local historical museum. In the upper level of the museum Ryan is building a library to house the Cedar Lake Historical Society’s book collection and to create space for the archives.

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Amanda K. Willingham ’07 and Drew W. Wyant ’07 wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Stacy L. Wells ’06, Chad T. Bennett ’07 (best man), Kyle S. Barrett ’10, Kendal R. Gulbrandsen ’08, Jake T. Willingham ’12, Nathan A. Ellis ’09, Zachary D. Weinberg ’10, Dusty L. Kime ’08, Derick E. Lawrence ’07, Kori J. Stoffregen (DePauw head men’s and women’s track and cross country coach), Christopher W. Packnett ’08, Katie E. Schmelzer ’09, Taylor C. Penrod ’08, Kathryn L. Gernand ’08, Robert B. White ’07, Sara Willingham White ’05 (matron of honor), Elizabeth A. Ulrich ’07, Cari B. Willingham ’10 (maid of honor), Craig K. Sauers ’08, John “Jay” J. Wellik ’10, Alison A. Case ’10, Lauren E. Reich ’10 and S. Brett McArthur ’07.

Class Notes Obituaries Gertrude Hendrix ’26, Dec. 26, 2008, in Greencastle, Ind., at the age of 103. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She was on the faculty of Eastern Illinois University for 26 years and later was a senior member of the University of Illinois Committee on School Mathematics (UICSM), retiring as a research professor emerita in 1966. After retirement, she raised and trained American Saddlebred horses and served as an educational consultant to UICSM, DePauw and Greencastle community schools. She was the author of two books and more than 20 mathematical articles. She was honored with an alumni citation from DePauw in 1968. Maurice R. Davis ’29, April 7, 2008, of Indianapolis, at the age of 101. He was a member of Men’s Hall Association. He was a residential and commercial real estate appraiser. He started the Maurice R. Davis Agency, Inc., in 1950, selling insurance. From 1950-70, he was a real estate broker with Veon and McCord Realtors. He retired in 1993. He was preceded in death by his wife. Barbara Diller Locher ’30, Jan. 31, 2007, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., at the age of 98. She was a public school music teacher in Ohio and, later, a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband. Helen Correll Bruckschen ’31, April 24, 2008, in Crystal Lake, Ill., at the age of 99. She was a member of Delta Zeta sorority. She was a professional musician. She was preceded in death by her first and second husbands. Robert F. Lewis ’31, July 26, 2008, in Pompano Beach, Fla., at the age of 98. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He was a Rector Scholar. He owned a series of variety stores and later was a commercial property appraiser, retiring in 1990. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Kyle Lewis ’32, and his second wife. Cohn L. Morrison ’31, Feb. 24, 2009, of Bountiful, Utah, at the age of 99. He retired as colonel in the United States Air Force Reserves. He was a nuclear physicist and director of nuclear engineering test facilities for the Air Force. In 1960 he became the director of research and development for American Machine & Foundry Company. His survivors include his wife, Dema Maddox Morrison ’37. Vivian Reeder Rogers ’31, April 18, 2008, Obituaries in DePauw Magazine include name of the deceased, class year, fraternity/ sorority/living unit, occupation and DePauwrelated activities and relatives. When reporting deaths, please include as much information as possible. Newspaper obituaries are very helpful. Information should be sent to Alumni Records, DePauw University, Charter House, 300 E. Seminary Street, P.O. Box 37, Greencastle, IN 46135-0037. You may also FAX us the information at 765-658-4172 or e-mail to [email protected]. Obituaries in DePauw Magazine do not include memorial gifts.

of North Fort Myers, Fla., at the age of 96. She was a member of Delta Zeta sorority. She was a retired high school teacher and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband. Katherine Chapin Busse ’32, July 4, 2008, of Tucson, Ariz., at the age of 97. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She was a retired social worker. She was preceded in death by her husband. Ida Parkison Glose ’32, Jan. 9, 2009, of Pontiac, Ill., at the age of 99. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband. Nadina Boardman Fowler ’33, Nov. 7, 2008, in Black Mountain, N.C., at the age of 97. She was a member of Alpha Phi sorority. She was a homemaker and community and civic volunteer. Mary Enochs Simons ’33, Nov. 11, 2008, of Philadelphia, at the age of 97, from complications following hip surgery. She was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She was a homemaker and later a teacher in the Washington, D.C., and Maryland public schools. She was preceded in death by her husband. Alpha J. Wood ’33, Nov. 12, 2008, of Cedaredge, Colo., at the age of 99. He was a teacher and elementary and high school principal for 36 years in Indiana. His survivors include his wife. Mary Barnard Forgie ’34, Nov. 2, 2008, in Gladwyne, Pa., at the age of 96. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She was a homemaker and volunteer in cultural and charitable organizations. She was preceded in death by her husband. Lois Lumpkin McKnight ’34, Dec. 25, 2008, of Kansas City, Mo., at the age of 95. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She was a former social welfare case worker and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her first and second husbands. Her survivors include a brother, Joseph M. Lumpkin ’34. Audrie Moore Celley ’34, Dec. 26, 2008, of Asheville, N.C., at the age of 94. She was a member of Delta Zeta. She was a retired high school history and economics teacher at Asheville High School and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband; sister, Dorothy Moore ’38; and brother, Charles E. Moore ’42. Dorothy Scobell Cooper ’34, March 21, 2007, of Napa, Calif., at the age of 94. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband. Mary Emmett Shetter ’35, Sept. 13, 2008, of Orange City, Fla., at the age of 96. She was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She was a homemaker and active community volunteer. She was preceded in death by her husband. Nathan M. Foote ’35, Feb. 16, 2009, in Elyria, Ohio, at the age of 95. He was a member of Men’s Hall Association. He was a Rector Scholar. He retired from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, as assistant professor of physics. He was preceded in death by his wife. Madonna Hood Bennett ’35, Nov. 6, 2008, of Windsor, Ill., at the age of 94. She taught music in the Windsor public schools, retiring in 1967. She was preceded in death by her husband.

Dr. Raymond R. Malott ’36, Oct. 12, 2008, of Scottsdale, Ariz., at the age of 93. He practiced family medicine in rural Manteno, Ill., for 28 years. In 1974 he became director of the area-wide trauma center and emergency services at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, Ill. Later, he returned to family practice in Kankakee, retiring in 1990. He was preceded in death by his first wife. His survivors include his second wife and a daughter, Ruth Malott Henline ’66. Helen McCreary Miller ’36, Dec. 6, 2007, of Evanston, Ill. She was a member of Alpha Phi sorority. Nancy Ames Lindstedt ’37, Feb. 19, 2008, of Louisville, Ky., at the age of 94. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband. Margaret Clippinger Gutting ’37, Nov. 15, 2008, of Huntington Long Island, N.Y., at the age of 92. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She was a retired elementary school teacher and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry F. Clippinger Class of 1908; mother, Charlotte Tribolet Clippinger Class of 1908; and husband. Her survivors include a daughter, Anne Gutting ’68. Harriett Knapp Yinger ’37, Nov. 12, 2008, in Surprise, Ariz., at the age of 92. She was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul W. Yinger ’36. Donald C. McCullough ’37, Jan. 4, 2009, of Hagerstown, Ind., at the age of 93. He was a member of Men’s Hall Association. He operated the Don McCullough Agency, which provided real estate, insurance and tax services. He was preceded in death by his wife. Esther Sweet Lewis ’37, Sept. 15, 2008, in Ayer, Mass., at the age of 93. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband. Allan M. Anderson ’38, Dec. 3, 2007, of Santa Rosa, Calif., at the age of 91. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He was a general attorney and manager of the livestock department for the Hartford Insurance Company for 40 years. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert L. Anderson ’38. His survivors include his wife. Mary Butler Nesbitt ’38, Aug. 13, 2008, in Marion, Ind., at the age of 91. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She was a real estate agent and retired on her 80th birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband and a brother, J. Robert Butler ’36. Alan N. Schneider ’38, Nov. 4, 2008, in Coral Gables, Fla., at the age of 92. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and a Rector Scholar. He was a city attorney in Louisville, Ky., and president of the American Library Association. Later, he was founder and president of Kings Way Mortgage Company in Coral Gables. He was preceded in death by his wife. Beth Williston Barr ’38, Feb. 11, 2009, in Hume, Va., at the age of 91. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She was a lifetime

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Class Notes member of The Washington C. DePauw Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph W. Barr ’39. Elbert L. Archibald ’39. Dec. 12, 2008, of Belleair, Fla., at the age of 92. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He was a Rector Scholar. He was a writer and copy chief for various advertising agencies in Chicago. His survivors include his wife and son, John M. Archibald ’75. Thalia Banning Simmons ’39, March 20, 2007, of Alexandria, Va., at the age of 90. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ephraim Banning IV ’37. Her survivors include a daughter, Madeleine Wood Arnheim ’66; two granddaughters, Madeleine B. Arnheim ’93 and Rebecca Arnheim Thompson ’93; and grandson-in-law, Scott A. Thompson ’93. Verla Crain Huff ’39. Oct. 19, 2008, in Concord, N.H., at the age of 90. She was a homemaker and composer. Richard C. Grove ’39, Oct. 20, 2008, of San Bernardino, Calif., at the age of 91. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He was a licensed funeral director in Indiana and Illinois. He was co-founder of Grove Colonial Mortuaries in San Bernardino and Rialto, Calif. He was preceded in death by his wife. Ada Moritz Sargent ’39, Nov. 24, 2008, of Effingham, Ill., at the age of 91. She was a member of Alpha Phi sorority. She was a retired teacher. Sheldon C. Ackley ’40, Jan. 9, 2008, in New York City. He held academic posts at Gettysburg College, New York University and State University of New York at Stony Brook. After retirement, he wrote and spoke on philosophical and ethical issues. Jack B. Cox ’40, Nov. 18, 2008, in Dyersburg, Tenn., at the age of 91. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He retired as a sales and merchandising representative from Coca Cola Company following 33 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife. John H. Heck ’40, Oct. 29, 2008, in Oakwood, Ohio, at the age of 90. He was a member of Delta Chi fraternity. He began his career in foreign service and later was president of Heck Investments and Realty Company in Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his first wife. His survivors include his second wife. Frances Loomis Bright ’40, Jan. 7, 2009, in Evansville, Ind., at the age of 90. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She was a teacher of instrumental music and a professional violinist. She was preceded in death by her husband. Jane McDaniel McNew ’40, Sept. 17, 2008, in Nashville, Tenn., at the age of 90. She was a homemaker. She was employed with Arvin Industries in Franklin, Ind., as a shipping clerk, retiring after 37 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband. Leta Newman Reynolds ’40, Dec. 11, 2008, in Chambersburg, Pa., at the age of 90. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip H. Reynolds ’41. Barbara Bonhajo Yoder Nickels ’41, Jan. 21, 2009, of Flint, Mich., at the age of 89. She was a

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member of Delta Zeta sorority. She was a retired medical technologist at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Mich., for more than 20 years and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert L. Yoder ’42, and her second husband. Ben Dean Jr. ’41, Oct. 13, 2008, in Grand Rapids, Mich., at the age of 89. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He spent 27 years in advertising and public relations and later became a consultant for nonprofit community organizations. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Lancaster Dean ’41. W. Charles Kingsley ’41, Aug. 3, 2007, of Eagle, Mich., at the age of 87. He was a member of Men’s Hall Association and was a Rector Scholar. He was a retired attorney. Robert L. Maroney ’41, Oct. 28, 2007, of Indianapolis, at the age of 88. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He retired from Reel Pipe & Valve Company in 1984. His survivors include his wife. Clifford E. Randall ’41, March 18, 2008, in Barrington, Ill., at the age of 91. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He owned a launderette in Antioch, Ill. He was preceded in death by his wife. George M. Rothrock ’41, Jan. 31, 2009, in San Diego at the age of 89. He was a member of Men’s Hall Association. He was a Rector Scholar. He was a chemist for DuPont and retired in 1982 as senior patent specialist. He was preceded in death by his wife and a sister, Suzanne Rothrock Cowen ’44. Lloyd E. Dyer ’42, Jan. 26, 2009, of Fayetteville, N.C., at the age of 87. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He was a Rector Scholar. He retired as a vice president from Bell Atlantic. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Levien Dyer ’43; father, L. Everett Dyer ’19; mother, Estella Dayhoff Dyer ’15; and brother, C. David Dyer ’44. His survivors include his wife; daughter, Nancy H. Dyer ’69; and son, Mark F. Dyer ’72. Patricia Johnson Shinner ’42, Feb. 19, 2009, of Redmond, Wash. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She was a retired elementary school teacher. She was preceded in death by her husband. Anthony S. Mignery ’42, Feb. 23, 2009, in Bryan, Ohio, at the age of 88. He was a Rector Scholar. He and his father operated A.S. Mignery Candy and Tobacco Company, and he retired in 1985. He was preceded in death by his first and second wives. Mary Reemelin Werner ’42, Feb. 8, 2009, of Albuquerque, N. M., at the age of 89. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She was a homemaker. Her survivors include her husband. Lila Seneff Bayly ’42, Dec. 15, 2008, of Golf, Ill. She was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She was a homemaker. Her survivors include her husband, Melvyn A. Bayly ’40. Jane Winteringer Wilson ’42, Oct. 5, 2008, of Zionsville, Ind., at the age of 88. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She was a

homemaker. Her survivors include her husband. Mary Carr Boyd ’43, Feb. 8, 2009, of Perrysburg, Ohio, at the age of 87. She was a member of Alpha Phi sorority. She was a homemaker. Her survivors include her husband. Martha Cline Colson ’43, Dec. 9, 2008, of Bluffton, Ind., at the age of 87. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She was one of the founders of Kindergarten, Inc., in Paris, Ill., in 1950. She was art director for U.O. Colson Company, co-owner of Paragraphs Gift Shop and in 1989, co-owner of The Kitchen Witch gift shop in Bluffton, Ind. She was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd M. Cline ’19; mother, Lois Shirey Cline ’21; husband, U. Gordon Colson ’41; and brother, William L. Cline ’48. John R. Cox ’43, Jan. 3, 2009, of Sacramento, Calif., at the age of 86. He was a member of Men’s Hall Association. He was a retired professor of business administration and later was executive dean and vice president at California State University at Sacramento. He was preceded in death by his father, Ezra M. Cox Class of 1912; mother, Glenn Berry Cox Class of 1914; wife, Jane Schlosser Cox ’43; brother, Charles W. Cox ’39; and sister, Mary Cox Kochanczyk ’38. His survivors include a brother, David B. Cox ’48; and nephew, David J. Kochanczyk ’69. Robert P. Dodge ’43, Nov. 15, 2008, in Colorado Springs, Colo., at the age of 88, from progressive bulbar palsy. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He owned a Buick dealership with his father until 1959. Later, he was president of Sabre Pinon Corporation in the uranium exploration and processing business in Santa Fe, N.M. In 1964 he was director of the United Nuclear Corporation in Annapolis, Md. His survivors include his wife. George H. Hayes ’43, Dec. 17, 2008, of Tucson, Ariz., at the age of 86. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and a Rector Scholar. He was a retired insurance manager for University of Arizona. His survivors include his wife and two brothers, William F. Hayes Sr. ’47 and Philip L. Hayes ’50. Jane Johnson Kause ’43, June 17, 2008, of South Holland, Ill., at the age of 86, from complications of T-Cell Lymphoma. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband. Louise McEachron Babbitt ’43, Oct. 30, 2008, of Pittsfield, Mass., at the age of 86. She was a member of Delta Zeta sorority. She was a homemaker. She worked in insurance and banking and, later, at General Electric, retiring as a voucher auditor. She was preceded in death by her husband. Alice McGahey Kinne ’43, Oct. 22, 2008, of Bloomington, Ind., at the age of 87. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She taught in the Fort Wayne (Ind.) Community Schools system for 15 years, retiring in 1986. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by a sister, Frances McGahey Lupke ’45. Her survivors include a sister, Virginia McGahey Harshey ’48. June Paxton Judd ’43. Feb. 17, 2009, of Moline, Ill., at the age of 87. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She was a homemaker. She

Class Notes was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce L. Judd ’41, and brother, Gene T. Paxton ’43. Florence Rupper Bernhardt ’43, Feb. 15, 2009, of Evansville, Ind., at the age of 87. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She was a lifetime member of The Washington C. DePauw Society. She was a homemaker. Her survivors include her husband. Elizabeth Trittipo Riley ’43, Feb. 27, 2009, of Indianapolis, at the age of 87. She was a homemaker and community volunteer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold V. Riley ’40. Harold Vaughn ’43, June 29, 2008, in Hendersonville, N.C., at the age of 86. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He served on the DePauw Alumni Board of Directors from 1975-81. He was retired vice president of sales from Kirsch Company in Sturgis, Mich. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Meals Vaughn ’45. His survivors include a son, Peter H. Vaughn ’67, and daughter-in-law, Jean Ferguson Vaughn ’67. George H. Wilson ’43, Feb. 4, 2009, in San Francisco at the age of 87. He was a world traveler and lecturer on international affairs. Mary Yokom McIntosh ’43, Oct. 5, 2008, of Reed City, Mich., at the age of 87. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She was a homemaker as well as self-employed with Avon Products, Inc. She was preceded in death by her husband. Katherine Conde Stevens ’44, June 23, 2007, of Dayton, Ohio, at the age of 85. She was a retired instructor of stenography and was a secretary for several churches. Her survivors include her husband. Rosemary Gray Dilley ’44, Dec. 24, 2008, of Indianapolis, at the age of 86. She retired from H. P. Wassons in1980, following 20 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband. Dorothy Rominger Morse ’44, Jan. 3, 2009, in Muncie, Ind., at the age of 86. She was a member of Delta Zeta sorority. She was a home economics teacher and later a homemaker. Her survivors include her husband, Earl C. Morse ’43. Clarke E. Whitaker ’44, Dec. 16, 2008, of Lebanon, Ohio, at the age of 86. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He was a Rector Scholar and a lifetime member of The Washington C. DePauw Society. He was a past member of the DePauw Alumni Board of Directors. He was cofounder and retired president of Color-Box. He was preceded in death by his first wife. His survivors include his second wife; a daughter, Linda Whitaker Young ’69; grandson, David S. Raber ’90; and granddaughter, Wendy Raber Wing ’92. Betty Baker Springer ’45, Oct. 17, 2007, of McKinney, Texas, at the age of 83. She was a member of Alpha Phi sorority. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. William Springer ’45. Her survivors include a son, Michael B. Springer ’73. Dr. Orville M. Graves ’45, Sept. 22, 2008, of La Jolla, Calif., at the age of 85, from complications of cancer. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He was a Rector Scholar. He was a retired ophthalmologist in private practice. In 1982 he helped found Mericos Eye Institute, a nationally recognized eye care and clinical research center in

La Jolla. He was preceded in death by his father, Orville M. Graves Sr. Class of 1915. His survivors include his wife and two sisters, Mona Graves Fearheiley ’50 and Daisy Graves Peters ’46. Betty “Tomie” Overmyer Raines ’45, June 25, 2008, of Lansing, Mich., at the age of 84. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Theta sorority. She was owner and chief executive officer of Tomie Raines Realty. She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald D. Overmyer Class of 1917; mother, Opal Cording Overmyer Class of 1917; and husband, Max R. Raines ’45. Her survivors include a son, Richard C. Raines ’69. Edwin G. Witman ’45, Nov. 19, 2008, of Greensboro, N.C., at the age of 85. He was a member of Men’s Hall Association. He was a laboratory manager and research and development chemist for Celanese Corporation, Allied Chemical Company, Jefferson Mills and Burlington Industries. His survivors include his wife. George E. Knauer Jr. ’46, Sept. 9, 2008, of Greencastle, Ind., at the age of 84. He was an employee of Silver Burdett Publishing Company and Time Life Books of Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by two sisters, F. Louise Knauer ’30 and Elizabeth Knauer Smith 39, and a brother -in-law, Alan R. Smith ’37. His survivors include a sister, Vera May Knauer Farber ’36, and brother-in-law, Robert H. Farber ’35. Geraldine “Gerry” Matthews Lee ’46, Oct. 18, 2008, of Batavia, Ill., at the age of 85. She was a member of Alpha Phi sorority. She was a homemaker and community volunteer. She was preceded in death by her husband. Her survivors include a niece, Linda A. Frauenhoff ’74. Lillian Toth Fahey ’46, Sept. 22, 2008, of South Bend, Ind., at the age of 84. She was a member of Alpha Phi sorority. She was an advertising copywriter and later a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband. Winona Bortz Vernberg ’47, Dec. 29, 2008, in Saluda, N.C., at the age of 84. She was an instructor at DePauw from 1947-49. She was research associate professor at Duke University from 1951-1969. She served as professor, dean of the school of public health and interim vice president for academic affairs and provost at University of South Carolina from 1969-1995. Her survivors include her husband, F. John Vernberg ’49. L. Barbara Ginzel Pilchard ’47, Jan. 1, 2008, of Silver Spring, Md. She was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She was a homemaker. Her survivors include her husband. Robert J. Lesich ’47, June 6, 2008, of Detroit at the age of 83. He was technical writer for General Motors Chevrolet Engineering and, later, consultant for the automobile industry. Donald S. Parkinson ’47, Dec, 16, 2009, in Irvine, Calif., at the age of 84. He was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He was a retired captain in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his first wife. His survivors include his second wife. Adele Shaheen Freije ’47, April 12, 2008, of Carmel, Ind., at the age of 82. She taught elementary education in the Indianapolis Public Schools and, later, was a homemaker. She was preceded in

death by her mother, Julia David Shaheen ’21. Her survivors include a sister, Margaret Shaheen ’52. Julia Sloan Evans ’47, Jan. 6, 2009, in Indianapolis, at the age of 83. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She was a homemaker and community volunteer. She was preceded in death by her husband. Her survivors include a sister, Sharon Sloan Feix ’54, and daughter-in-law, Marilyn Shultz Evans ’73. John R. Webb ’47, Jan. 2, 2009, of St. Louis, at the age of 84. He was a retired hospital administrator. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Longden Webb ’45. His survivors include a daughter, Rebecca Webb Mueller ’71; son, Howard M. Webb ’76; and brother, Arthur B. Webb ’51. Joan Augustine Hatton ’48, of Berkeley Heights, N. J., died at the age of 81. She was a member of Delta Zeta sorority. She was a teacher at Woodruff School in Berkeley Heights, N.J., for 19 years. She was preceded in death by her first husband. Her survivors include her second husband. Martha Hargis Carpenter ’48, March 21, 2008, of Sun City, Ariz., at the age of 81. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. Carpenter ’49. Helen Harris Cola ’48, Feb. 7, 2009, in Annapolis, Md., at the age of 82. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She was former newspaper photographer for the Fort Lauderdale News and The Miami Herald as well as a homemaker. Her survivors include her husband. Barbara Kreger Jordan ’48, Nov. 7, 2008, of Phoenix at the age of 81. She was a member of Alpha Phi sorority. She was a retired medical transcriber as well as homemaker. Susanne Lawver Morris ’48, Dec. 11, 2008, of Pittsburgh, Pa., at the age of 82. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. In the early 1950s, she was a pioneer at WQED Public TV in Pittsburgh. Later, she was a writer and taught expository writing at Chatham College. She was preceded in death by her husband. Richard B. Maddox ’48, Feb. 17, 2007, in Scottsdale, Ariz., at the age of 85. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He worked in several states as a telephone installer and repairman. Harold W. Phillips ’48, Jan. 13, 2009, of Valparaiso, Ind., at the age of 85. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He was a Rector Scholar. He retired as professor emeritus of English from Purdue University-North Central where he taught from 1968-2002. His survivors include his wife. Mary Roberts Roberts ’48, Oct. 29, 2008, of DeKalb, Ill., at the age of 81. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She was a partner and lifetime member of The Washington C. DePauw Society. She served on DePauw’s Board of Trustees for 16 years. She received an honorary degree, Doctor of Public Service, from DePauw. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles C. Roberts ’48. Her survivors include two sons, John T. Roberts ’80 and Douglas C. Roberts ’74; daughter, Virginia Roberts Holt ’77; and daughterin-law, Robin Richey Roberts ’80.

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Class Notes Richard D. Schein ’48, Jan. 3, 2009, of State College, Pa., at the age of 81. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He retired as professor emeritus from Pennsylvania State University following 30 years of teaching, research and administrative work. His survivors include his wife. William E. Shank ’48, Dec. 9, 2008, of Brownsburg, Ind., at the age of 82. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He was manager and owner of the Bob Shank Airport in Indianapolis and was a skilled airplane and helicopter pilot. He was preceded in death by his wife. His survivors include a daughter, Cydney Shank Wentsel ’72; two sons, Robert B. Shank ’73 and William S. Shank ’75; and son-in-law, Randall S. Wentsel ’73. Gretchen Bornor Cole ’49, Nov. 24, 2008, of Bloomfield, Mich., at the age of 81. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She was a homemaker and later chief executive officer of Detroit Air Compressor Company. Her survivors include a daughter, Cynthia Cole Jenzen ’77. Robert J. Doherty Sr. ’49, April 9, 2007, of Chicago, at the age of 82. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He retired as a high school teacher after 39 years of service. He was preceded in death by his first wife. His survivors include his second wife. William F. Mohr ’49, Oct. 10, 2008, of Richmond, Va., at the age of 82. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He was a Rector Scholar. He served on DePauw’s Board of Visitors. He was an employee of Studebaker Corporation and Chrysler Motors, and he retired as a distributor from Cummins Engine Company. Following retirement, he purchased Highway Motors in Harrisonburg, Va. He was preceded in death by his first wife. His survivors include his second wife and brother-in-law, Edwin P. Hawes ’48. Marjorie Parnell Shook ’49, Feb. 23, 2009, in Auburn, Ind., at the age of 90. She was an office assistant at V.C. Klink Insurance in Auburn, Ind., for 15 years. She was preceded in death by her husband. Jacqueline Wanamaker Riddell ’49, Feb. 13, 2008, of Seattle, at the age of 79. She was a member of Alpha Phi sorority. She was a homemaker and later worked in real estate. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mabel Hoffman Wanamaker ’21. Robert W. Bresick ’50, Dec. 18, 2008, in Naples, Fla., at the age of 80. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He was a retired dentist in private practice. His survivors include his wife. Dr. William E. Gamble ’50, Aug. 21, 2008, in Grand Junction, Colo., at the age of 80. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and a Rector Scholar. He retired as orthopedic surgeon and partner from Denver Orthopedic and Fracture Clinic, following 35 years of practice. His survivors include his wife. Robert E. Salter ’50, July 6, 2008, in Indianapolis, at the age of 80, from a stroke. He was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He retired from Albert Ramond and Associates in Chicago as management consultant. His survivors include his wife and brother, Edwin C. Salter ’47.

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June Schoubye Kenney ’50, Dec. 24, 2007, of Denver, at the age of 79. She was a homemaker. Her survivors include her husband and sister, Betty Schoubye Soulek ’52. Mildred Semelka Evans ’50, Oct. 7, 2008, of Hamburg, N.Y., at the age of 80. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She taught chemistry at University of Buffalo, Buffalo State College and Erie Community College, retiring in 1993. Her survivors include her husband, Francis E. Evans ’50. Rosemary Sourwine Barickman ’50, Dec. 28, 2008, in Naples, Fla., at the age of 80. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father, Earl W. Sourwine ’21. Her survivors include her husband. Stanley A. White ’50, Nov. 10, 2008, of Louisville, Ky., at the age of 81. He was a member of Men’s Hall Association. He was a Rector Scholar. He was a retired math teacher, having taught at Clarksville and Valparaiso high schools in Indiana as well as 30 years at Indiana University Southeast. His survivors include his wife. Robert W. Agan ’51, Sept. 22, 2008, of Cleveland, at the age of 82. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He was retired sales representative for National Advertising Company in Salem, Ohio. His survivors include his wife. Harry C. Colberg ’51, Jan. 29, 2008, of Whiting, Ind., at the age of 77. He was a member of Men’s Hall Association. He retired from Edward Hines Lumber Company in Chicago, following more than 30 years of service. His survivors include his wife. Margaret Cook Ramsey Riegert ’51, Jan. 1, 2009, of Springfield, Ill., at the age of 79. She was a retired elementary and junior high school and also was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband. Rudolph T. Gordon ’51, Dec. 29, 2008, of Virginia Beach, Va. He was former dean of the School of Social Science at Norfolk State University. Lois Chapman Harding ’52, Sept. 30, 2008, in Roseville, Calif., at the age of 77, from lung cancer. She was a member of Delta Zeta sorority. She was a homemaker. She retired as administrative assistant from Coldwell Banker Real Estate. She was preceded in death by her husband. Marilyn A. Lowe ’52, Feb. 5, 2009, of Greensburg, Ind., at the age of 78. She was a member of Delta Gamma sorority. She was a teacher and guidance counselor at North Central High School in Indianapolis. Later, she was a psychiatric social worker at veterans’ hospitals in Indianapolis and Marion, Ind. Her survivors include a brother, John C. Lowe ’53; nephew, John C. Lowe Jr. ’89; and niece, Katy Lowe McPeek ’97. James H. McCrory ’52, Nov. 29, 2008, of Charlotte, N.C., at the age of 78. He was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity and a Rector Scholar. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He was a retired attorney for McCrory & Kovsky, P.C., in Southfield, Mich. His survivors include his wife, Barbara Ganster McCrory ’54. Marilyn Newpart Leis ’52, Oct. 27, 2008, in Dayton, Ohio, at the age of 77. She was a member

of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She was a partner and lifetime member of The Washington C. DePauw Society. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her brother, James R. Newpart ’59. Her survivors include her husband, Charles A. Leis ’52; two daughters, Susan Leis Thiele ’79 and Nancy Leis Kota ’76; grandson, Christopher H. Thiele ’06; granddaughter, Elizabeth M. Thiele ’08; and sister-in-law, Myrna McGreevy Newpart ’59. Curtis H. Hedman ’53, Oct. 8, 2008, of Detroit at the age of 79. He was a member of Delta Upsilon fraternity. He worked in sales and was retired. His survivors include his wife. John C. Liposcak ’53, Oct. 1, 2008, in Madison, Wis., at the age of 77. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He was a real estate appraiser for Anchor Savings and Loan for more than 30 years. His survivors include his wife. L. Stuart Wesley ’53, June 18, 2008, of Burke, Va., at the age of 76. He was a member of Delta Chi fraternity. He was retired vice president of operations for First Virginia Services Inc. Merry Chester Petterson ’54, May 7, 2007, of Indianapolis, at the age of 74. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret McIntosh Chester ’24. Her survivors include her husband, Rod R. Petterson ’54; daughter, Polly Petterson Best ’80; and sonin-law, Michael J. Best ’79. Sarah Ewert Beach ’54, Dec. 26, 2008, of Virginia Beach, Va., at the age of 75, following a six-year battle with cancer. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She worked in commercial radio and television in Houston and later was a homemaker and counselor at Diet Center of Mt. Vernon in Alexandria, Va. She was preceded in death by her mother, E. Berenice Smith Ewert ’28. Her survivors include a twin sister, Susan Ewert Wright ’54. William P. Fearer ’54, Nov. 3, 2008, in Rockford, Ill., at the age of 76. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He was an attorney and member of the Fearer, Nye, and Chadwick law firm in Oregon, Ill. His survivors include his wife; two sisters, Whitney Fearer Morrill ’59 and Martha Fearer Highsmith ’66; and brothers-in-law, John E. Morrill ’57 and Robert F. Highsmith ’67. Jonas A. Howard ’54, Jan. 23, 2009, in Durham, N.C., at the age of 76. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He was professor of fine arts at Indiana University Southeast, retiring in 1994. After retirement, he was a professional artist and photographer. His survivors include his wife. Judith Hunt Danneberg ’54, Dec. 28, 2008, of Southern Pines, N.C., at the age of 76. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She was a homemaker and community volunteer. Her survivors include her husband, Walter E. Danneberg ’54. Frederick “Ted” A. Sanders ’54, March 29, 2009, in Indianapolis, at the age of 89. He was a lifetime member of The Washington C. DePauw Society. He retired as a colonel from the United States Air Force in 1970 after 30 years of service. His military honors included the Air Medal and the Air Force Legion of Merit. In 1951 he initiated

Class Notes DePauw’s Air Force ROTC department, where he directed the program and taught classes until 1955. In 1970 he became an associate director of development at DePauw, and in 1971, director of development and alumni services. He retired from DePauw in 1987 as director of planned giving. He was active in community service in Greencastle, Ind., including as a past president of the Rotary Club and as a member of the Putnam County Foundation Founders’ Club. His survivors include his wife; daughter, Sharon Sanders Gammon ’77; granddaughter, Shannon Garner Rotvold ’90; and grandson, Bradley A. Garner ’93. Ann Taylor Thorne ’54, Jan. 2, 2009, in Glen Ellyn, Ill., at the age of 76, of cancer. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She was a homemaker, and later a mathematics professor at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Ill. Her survivors include her husband. Lucy Elkinton Rinker ’55, Jan. 17, 2008, in Naples, Fla., at the age of 74. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She was secretary for Maumee Research and Engineering Corporation in Perrysburg, Ohio, until retirement in 1995. Her survivors include her husband. Louann Lynch Roe ’55, Dec. 12, 2008, of Indianapolis, at the age of 75. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She worked as a department store buyer, teacher, taxpayer service consultant for the Internal Revenue Service and sales representative for Recycled Paper Greetings. She was preceded in death by her husband. Her survivors include a sister, Carmen Lynch Siegel ’54; nephew, David L. Siegel ’87; and niece-in-law, Gina Pobanz Siegel ’87. Guy S. Proctor ’55, Dec. 13, 2008, in Portland, Wash., at the age of 75. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He was vice president in corporate insurance with Johnson & Higgins. His survivors include his wife. Marianne Dixon Jones ’56, Nov. 22, 2008, in Linwood, Kan., at the age of 73. She was a homemaker. Her survivors include her husband. Donald G. Moseley ’56, Oct. 28, 2008, in Gulfport, Miss., at the age of 74, of cancer. He was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He founded Donald G. Moseley and Associates, representatives for commercial and industrial lighting manufacturers. His survivors include his wife. Sherleene Funk Sissell ’58, Oct. 4, 2008, in Chatham, Mass., at the age of 72. She was a homemaker, an organist and soloist for numerous churches, and a social worker. Her survivors include her husband. Mary Lehman Eckner ’58, Oct. 17, 2008, of Santa Clarita, Calif., at the age of 71. She was a member of Delta Zeta sorority. She was a private teacher of piano and organ. She was preceded in death by her mother, Minnie Blakely Lehman ’22, and her husband. Sheila Dutschke Aebersold ’59, Oct. 17, 2007, in Lexington, Ky., at the age of 70. She was a public school teacher and later owner of an antique store, as well as a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her first husband. Her survivors include her second husband.

Margie Harrison Ginn ’59, Dec. 20, 2008, of Indianapolis, at the age of 71. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She was a residential realtor in Indianapolis for more than 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husband. Richard A. Thomas ’59, Dec. 5, 2008, in Fort Wayne, Ind., at the age of 75. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He was a member of The Washington C. DePauw Society. He was vice president of data processing with Midwestern United Life Insurance Company, retiring in 1988. His survivors include his wife and son, Brad A. Thomas ’97. Leo R. Wetzel ’59, Dec. 17, 2008, of Evansville, Ind., at the age of 71. He was a member of Delta Upsilon fraternity. He was a Rector Scholar. He was director of transportation for International Steel Corporation. Joyce Wolma Johnson ’59, Dec. 16, 2008, in Ocala, Fla., at the age of 71. She was a member of Delta Zeta sorority. She was a homemaker and was retired head teller for Amoskeag Bank in Manchester, N.H. Her survivors include her husband. David E. Duell ’60, Feb. 11, 2009, in Greencastle, Ind., at the age of 74. He was manager in the shipping department at IBM from 1959-87. After retirement, he was a security guard with Hoffa Security. He was preceded in death by his wife. Robert A. Nagy ’60, Nov. 12, 2008, in Nevada, at the age of 70, following a lengthy illness. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He was a Rector Scholar. He was a retired attorney, former chief assistant district attorney for Lorain County (Ohio), former staff judge advocate, United States Air force Reserve and president of Robert A. Nagy Company, L.P.A., in Elyria, Ohio. His survivors include his wife. Gordon A. Shunk ’60, Nov. 5, 2008, of Arlington, Texas, at the age of 69. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He was a Rector Scholar. He was transportation director for North Central Texas Council of Governments. His survivors include his wife. Lois Southard Snelson ’60, Nov. 30, 2008, of Warren, Ohio, at the age of 70, after her third battle with cancer. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She was a high school English teacher, and later a real estate agent and broker. She was co-owner of Snelson & Stevens Realtors for more than 15 years. Her survivors include her husband, Lynn A. Snelson ’59. Robert P. Cly ’62, Jan. 23, 2009, in Prattville, Ala., at the age of 68. He was a member of Men’s Hall Association. He was a Rector Scholar. He retired as a colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve and as a general manager from the United States Civil Service. His survivors include his wife. Martha Taylor Sutton ’62, Jan. 23, 2009, in Fort Wayne, Ind., at the age of 68. She was a member of Alpha Phi sorority. She was an elementary school teacher in the Fort Wayne Community Schools. Her survivors include her husband and a sister, Mary Taylor Mann ’58. R. Michael Hall ’63, Oct. 15, 2008, of Seymour, Ind., at the age of 67. He was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He was a farmer. His survivors

included his wife; mother, Mary Vehslage Hall ’35; and two daughters, M. Catherine Hall ’90 and Ellen E. Hall ’91. Patricia R. Allis ’64, March 23, 2008, of Evansville, Ind., at the age of 66, from cancer. She was a member of Delta Gamma sorority. She was a homemaker as well as secretary for several businesses. Michael L. Bertrand ’64, Nov. 29, 2007, in Lansing, Mich., at the age of 64, from pancreatic cancer. He was a Rector Scholar. He was a past employee of Resurrection Health Care in Chicago. Sandra McComb Walker ’65, Dec. 11, 2008, of Homewood, Ill., at the age of 65. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She was a homemaker and was also a substitute teacher. Her survivors include her husband, and her mother, June Waughop McComb Bryan ’41. Arthur F. Gardner Jr. ’66, Nov. 28, 2008, in Kingston, N.Y., at the age of 64. He was a member of Delta Chi fraternity. He was a Rector Scholar. He was a retired programmer for IBM in Kingston, N.Y. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Lester E. Keller Class of 1916; grandmother, Esther McNary Keller Class of 1915; mother, Helen Keller Gardner ’40; and wife. His survivors include his father, Arthur F. Gardner ’40. Michael B. Lett ’66, Feb. 6, 2009, in Loogootee, Ind., at the age of 64. He was an attorney for Lett & Jones law firm in Loogootee, Ind. His survivors include his wife and a son, Christopher B. Lett ’04. Steven E. Holzwart ’67, Oct. 19, 2008, in Cumming, Ga., at the age of 63. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. His survivors include his wife. Eugene E. Sunkel ’67, Dec. 11, 2008, in Pensacola, Fla., at the age of 63. He was a member of Men’s Hall Association. He was a dentist in Paris, Ill., for 30 years. His survivors include his wife, and sister, Linda Sunkel Chittick ’59. Dr. Stephen D. Williams ’67, Feb. 15, 2009, in Indianapolis, at the age of 62, from melanoma. He was a member of Delta Chi fraternity. He was a Rector Scholar. He was director of the Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. His survivors include his wife. Jean Carpenter Efe ’68, March 14, 2008, in Istanbul, Turkey, at the age of 61. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She lived and worked in Turkey as a freelance archaeologist, taught English as a second language at private institutions, and later was a faculty member at the department of translation and interpreting at Bosphorus University. Edward L. Barger ’70, March 1, 2008, of Cincinnati, at the age of 64. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He was a broker for Siegel Trading Company in Cincinnati and later a councilman for the city of Sharonville, Ohio. His survivors include his wife. Michael T. Conway ’70, Dec. 8, 2008, of Indianapolis, at the age of 60. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He was an attorney for Baratz & Conway in Indianapolis. His survivors include his father, Thomas W. Conway ’39.

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Class Notes Thomas G. Lee ’70, Nov. 6, 2008, of Kendallville, Ind., at the age of 67. He was a teacher in the Indianapolis public schools and later a teacher and coach at Ridpath Elementary School and Greencastle High School in Greencastle, Ind. In 1975 he became a commercial underwriter for TransAmerica Insurance, retiring in 1996. His survivors include his wife. Cynthia Van Tassel Yeo ’70, Dec. 30, 2008, of Zionsville, Ind., at the age of 61. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She was an annual member of The Washington C. DePauw Society. She was an artist and, with others, maintained a painting studio, The Artists’ Loft, in Zionsville. Her survivors include her husband, Thomas S. Yeo ’70, and son, Charles J. Yeo ’00. Keith M. Broshears ’71, July 30, 2008, in Linton, Ind., at the age of 59. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He owned and operated Linton Dental Clinic for more than 30 years. His survivors include his wife. Gary W. Moehle ’71, Feb. 24, 2009, in Washington, Ill., at the age of 60. He was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He was the administrator of Washington Nursing Center from 1975-82. Later, he worked in real estate management and development. His survivors include his wife. Robert T. Zatkoff ’74, Aug. 1, 2007, in Ogden Dunes, Ind., at the age of 54. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He was a mechanical engineer for Mittal Steel. His survivors include his wife, and sister, Amy Zatkoff Miller ’80. Deby A. Baker ’75, Dec. 22, 2008, of Roselle, Ill., at the age of 55. She was a member of Delta Gamma sorority. She taught elementary school in Chicago, spent a number of years in the travel industry and later worked for Woodland Windows and Doors in Roselle, Ill. Amy Shields Mann ’75, Dec. 13, 2008, of Waco, Texas, at the age of 55. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She was a homemaker and involved in many community volunteer organizations. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Ewing Shields Jr. Class of 1917; grandmother, Rachel Williams Shields Class of 1916; father, John W. Shields ’46; and uncle, Ewing Shields III ’43. Her survivors include her husband; brother, John W. Shields Jr. ’70; brother, Linsey C. Shields ’78; sister, Nina Shields Koelpin ’67; brother, Ewing Shields IV ’75; aunt, Shirley Shields Reser ’40; and sisterin-law, Constance Hamilton Shields ’78. Joseph O. Pellington ’76, Oct. 25, 2008, in Tampa, Fla., at the age of 54. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He was an attorney. He taught contracts and international business law at South China Institute for Policies and Law in Wuhan, China; commercial paper at Beijing University of Law School in Beijing, and international business law at International School of Economics in Beijing. Later, he practiced law in New Jersey and Washington, D.C. In 1998 he founded the law firm of Joseph O. Pellington in Dade City, Fla. Thomas J. DeWitte ’77, Feb. 25, 2008, in Rochester, N.Y., at the age of 52. He was a travel consultant and a church organist for several churches in New York, Indiana, Texas and the United

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Kingdom. His survivors include his partner. Charles W. Richter IV ’77, April 19, 2008, of Gainesville, Ga., at the age of 52, from MDS/ leukemia. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He worked for C&S Bank, Sony, Radio Shack and Kinko’s in Atlanta. Charles W. Foxwell ’78, Oct. 14, 2008, of Rockport, Me., at the age of 52, from complications following surgery. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He was a government bond trader. Frederick R. Fortner ’82, Aug. 5, 2007, in Chicago, at the age of 48. He was a regional sales manager for the truck division of Daimler-Chrysler in Indiana. His survivors include a brother, Phillip W. Fortner ’82, and uncle, Walter R. Foltz ’62. Nancy A. Riegel ’83, Oct. 19, 2008, in Westerville, Ohio, at the age of 47. She taught piano in Oxford and later was supervisor for the Board of Pensions of the United Methodist Church in Chicago. Her survivors include a sister, Jane Riegel Ferencz ’80. Angela Pischel Leshik ’85, March 7, 2009, of Kinnelon, N.J., at the age of 47, after a six year battle with cancer. She was an accountant and, later, a homemaker. Her survivors include her husband. Mark W. Hoover ’86, Dec. 12, 2008, of Bloomington, Ind., at the age of 44. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Lyle R. Burton ’23; grandmother, Evelyn Wylie Burton ’22; mother, Sally Burton Hoover ’52; brother, Brian B. Hoover ’83; and great aunt, Emily Wylie Keenan ’28. His survivors include his father, Herbert W. Hoover ’51; step-mother, Barbara Burton Hoover ’49; and brother, Herb W. Hoover ’81. Kathleen Reckley Jontz ’93, Oct. 30, 2008, in Brighton, Mich., at the age of 37. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She was a registered nurse and practiced in Indiana and Michigan, and later was a homemaker. Her survivors include her husband. E. Karina Carrera Abdul ’02, Oct. 24, 2008, in Tampa, Fla., at the age of 28, from heart failure after surgery. She was a former member of DePauw’s Alumni of Color Advisory Council. She was a children’s advocate and counselor at a domestic violence and sexual assault center. Her survivors include her husband.

Faculty

Leslie A. Cornell, Feb. 17, 2009, in Indianapolis, at the age of 68, after a long illness. He taught classical archaeology and Latin at DePauw from 1978 until 1999. His survivors include his wife, Leslie A. Cornell Cynthia Cornell,

professor of English at DePauw, and son, Ian L. Cornell ’09. Read a comprehensive obituary at www.depauw.edu/news.

Friends of the University

Patricia Mason Beer, Nov. 12, 2008, of Indianapolis, at the age of 75. She was secretary for the Career Planning and Placement Office for nine years before moving to Indianapolis in 1986. Her survivors include her husband. Audrey Auspaugh Deem, Nov. 23, 2008, of Greencastle, Ind., at the age of 86. She was bookstore manager in the Annex at DePauw for 18 years. Previously, she owned the U-Shop on the DePauw campus, Monon Grill and Deem Shonkwiler Jewelers in Greencastle. She was preceded in death by her husband. Jon W. Lancaster, Dec. 18, 2008, of Brazil, Ind., at the age of 45, following an extended illness. He was a computer technician and had worked for Data Point, Digital Equipment Corporation and Donnelley Corporation in Terre Haute, Ind., and at DePauw. Robert D. Loring, July 15, 2008, of Colorado Springs, Colo., at the age of 85. He retired as professor emeritus in 1989 from DePauw following 41 years of teaching geography and geology as a professor emeritus in 1989. He also served as chair of the DePauw athletic academic scholarship committee. His survivors include his wife. Wanda Lang Meyer, June 2, 2008, in West Union, Iowa, at the age of 90. She was a housemother at Delta Kappa Epsilon. She was preceded in death by her husband. Marian R. Penn, Jan. 12, 2009, of Easton, Conn., at the age of 91. She was a librarian at DePauw and, later, at the University of Bridgeport, retiring in 1985. She was preceded in death by her husband. Billie K. Sillery. Feb. 23, 2009, in Greencastle, Ind., at the age of 86. She retired as secretary in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at DePauw. She was preceded in death by her husband. Leona Sutherlin, Nov. 2, 2008, of Greencastle, Ind., at the age of 88. She was a homemaker . She was employed at G.C. Murphy and at a sorority house at DePauw. She was preceded in death by her husband. Charles H. Wilson, Jan. 27, 2009, in Greencastle, Ind., at the age of 70. He was director of residence halls and food services at DePauw for 12 years, retiring in 1999. His survivors include his wife. CORRECTION June Douglas Walters, June 24, 2008, of Fort Collins, Colo., at the age of 90. In the fall-winter issue of DePauw Magazine, she was incorrectly listed as housemother for Alpha Tau Omega fraternity at DePauw. She was housemother at Kappa Alpha Theta for 13 years. The staff regrets the error.

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2009 Concerto Competition winners Fifty-four DePauw student musicians – the most ever – competed in the 2009 DePauw School of Music Concerto Competition for a chance to perform in concert with the full DePauw University Orchestra, under the direction of Orcenith G. Smith, at far left in photo. This year’s eight winners – selected by outside judges – were, from left: junior Jeremy J. Eberhard, violinist; senior Carl E. Frank, baritone; sophomore Allison K. Taylor, violinist; senior Steven G. Maijala, oboist; senior Ann Marie Hostetter, pianist; freshman Yuting Liu, flutist; freshman Esther Y. Shim, violinist; and sophomore Sarah R. Chamberlain, flutist.