Top-Notch Academics Standout Faculty Members and the Work That Inspires Them
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THE MAGAZINE OF MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY MARYVILLE SUMMER 2006 Top-notch Academics Standout faculty members and the work that inspires them NEW UNIVERSITY LOGO I COMMENCEMENT SNAPSHOTS I GROWTH OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS THE MAGAZINE OF MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY MARYVILLE CONTENTS SUMMER 2006 A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY 4 I A possible new campus in Germany is just one of several Maryville initiatives to provide students with a road map on their quest for knowledge. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES I They gave their all to Maryville, and now they are 6 moving on. Reminisce with five longtime employees retiring this summer. MARYVILLE MAKEOVER I With a sharp new logo and an aggressive branding 8 campaign, Maryville plans for the future while treasuring its past. HATS OFF TO THEM 12 I Commencement 2006 proved to be a beautiful and happy day for hundreds of Maryville graduates. ON THE COVER: Ping Deng, Ph.D., associate professor FANTASTIC FOUR I of business administration, 14 Four faculty members, diverse in background and photographed by Jerry Mucklow academic specialty, share a common passion for teaching their students and helping the community. DEPARTMENTS Maryville University is a private institution offering I nearly 50 undergraduate, seven master’s and two 2 NEWS BRIEFS doctoral degree programs. As the highest ranked I comprehensive university in St. Louis in the University 18 ATHLETICS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Master’s category by U.S. News & World Report, I Maryville prepares its students for successful careers. 20 CLASS NOTES Among its most recent graduates, 94 percent are I employed or attending graduate school. 28 ADVANCEMENT DIGEST 32 I MARYVILLE IN THE NEWS Editor I Laura L. Smith Maryville, The Magazine of Maryville University, is published twice a year. Design and Layout I Jeff Twardoski, Black Twig Unless otherwise noted, articles may be reprinted without permission with Contributors I Rick Arnold, Kelly Ferrara, appropriate credit given to Maryville Magazine and Maryville University of Nicole Heasley and Rich McEwen Saint Louis. Those submitting class news for Maryville may contact the Photography I Jerry Mucklow, Kristen Peterson Alumni Relations Office at 314-529-9338 or [email protected]. While we and David Ulmer welcome unsolicited photographs for publication in Maryville, we cannot guarantee they will be published due to space constraints. VISIBILITY: The Power of a Brand Dear Alumni and Friends: Welcome to the first issue of the new, and I believe, improved Maryville Magazine! This day has been in the making for nearly a decade as Maryville University has experienced tremendous growth during this period. This progress is visible in the development of new academic programs— including two new doctoral programs—and a burst of campus facility expansion. Now, the University’s visual identity will catch up to the new Maryville University with a brand that reflects our excellence and maturity. The formation of a new brand, or visual identity, will provide greater visibility to Maryville University through a more strategic and consistent communication plan. The new design of Maryville Magazine is reflective of our new brand, as well as our commitment to keeping you, our alumni and friends, informed about Maryville. Brands are the basics in our society. We can’t escape them, regardless of where we turn or what we do. We sift through brands when we choose our wardrobe, our cars, our food, even our cleaning supplies. You can’t even drive from West County to the Arch without being blitzed by savvy marketing plans that communicate a brand of some sort. As the new Maryville University, we want others to learn our brand and recognize it as a premier institution of higher learning. Gaining top-of-mind awareness is our initial goal, and by developing a new University logo, tagline, and emphasizing our core values we will help others to truly identify the quality that exists on our campus. Maryville Magazine will play a pivotal role in delivering this message of quality. The marketing team believes the magazine’s updated design, focused writing and sharp photography will communicate Maryville’s success stories more effectively—and we have so many to share! So, let me welcome you to the new Maryville Magazine. I hope you like it and will share it with others. Very sincerely, Mark D. Weinstein Director of Marketing and Public Relations FALL 2006 I 1 NEWSbriefs School of Education Earns National Acclaim In Step with I Strong community partnerships have been a hallmark Progress of Maryville University’s School of Education. On Assuring that Maryville January 29, the School was recognized for its ongoing University remains in step work in this area when it received the 2006 Models with significant progress that of Excellence Award from the Association of has occurred during the past Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher decade, Board of Trustees Chair Education at the association’s annual meeting in Peter Benoist named Brian P. San Diego. Nedwek as acting president in “This award not only reinforces the importance of late February. Nedwek replaced our partnerships with community schools but tells us Dr. John Neal, who resigned in that our efforts in this regard have been successful mid-April. and that they serve as a model for other schools of Dr. Nedwek has an education to follow,” said Kathe Rasch, Ph.D., former exemplary leadership history in dean of the School of Education. Maryville’s community higher education. He was named vice president for academic partner schools span pre-kindergarten through grade 12. affairs in 2004 after very successful tenures in similar roles at St. John’s University in New York, the University of Detroit- Physical Therapy Program Mercy, and Saint Louis University. During his two years as vice president for academic affairs, Maryville University has Receives Maximum Accreditation introduced nine new programs, including its first two doctoral I Maryville University’s physical therapy program has degree programs. received the maximum 10-year accreditation from A noted academic scholar, Dr. Nedwek has written the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy numerous publications on leadership, including performance Education (CAPTE). In its report, CAPTE lauded indicators and strategic planning. the overall strength of the program and the fact Dr. Nedwek is a former president of the Society for that the majority of Maryville’s faculty members have College and University Planning and was awarded the Society’s board-certified specializations. Distinguished Service Award in 2002. He holds a doctoral degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin– Milwaukee, and master’s and bachelor’s degrees in political science from Marquette University. Maryville has built 10 new buildings on campus since 1998 and the rate of student living on campus has increased 71 percent since that time. Of all graduates since 1998, 94 percent are enrolled in graduate school or employed. Benoist and the Trustees are currently involved in a search process for Neal’s successor. No timetable has been communicated concerning when a president will be selected. r e m l U d i v a D I above: St. Louis Cardinals shortstop David Eckstein signs autographs during the St. Louis Professional Baseball Clinic held in May at Maryville University. Adam Wainwright and Randy Flores of the Cardinals 2 I MARYVILLE 2006 and Arizona Diamondback Russ Ortiz also attended. Students Spend Spring Break Cleaning Up After Hurricane M I Thirty-five Maryville students hit the Gulf Coast over Spring Break but not for rest and relaxation. They were in New Orleans to repair houses damaged by Hurricane Katrina, and in Pensacola, Fla., to build a house for Habitat for Humanity. The New Orleans contingent was organized by Susan Elfrink of Worden, Ill., a junior majoring in mathematics, and was part of a nationwide hurricane relief effort sponsored by Campus Crusade for Christ. Students and staff members who spent the week in Pensacola were part of Maryville’s annual Alternative Spring Break. Medart Lecture Series Brings Prominent Speakers to Campus I New Dean of School of The 2006 Medart Lecture Series brought nationally Education Named and internationally known speakers to campus. This I year’s speakers included former South African political Dr. Sam Hausfather, Ph.D., dean of prisoner Ahmed Kathrada, acclaimed Lincoln biographer the School of Professional Studies Joshua Wolf Shenk, and Maryville professor of at East Stroudsburg University in philosophy John Wickersham, Ph.D. Wickersham Pennsylvania, has been named presented his collection of photographs featuring dean of the School of Education. German churches of Missouri, and attendees purchased He replaces Kathe Rasch, Ph.D., prints from the collection as a fundraiser for Magnolia, who retired in June. Maryville’s literary magazine. Hausfather began his career as an elementary school teacher and has extensive experience working Heusted Earns Place in with university and school NACA “Hall Of Fame” partnerships. He received his B.A. I Leslie Heusted, director of student involvement, was from Antioch College; his M.S. awarded the Patsy Morley Outstanding Programmer from California State University–Chico; and his Ph.D. Award at the National Association for Campus Activities from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. convention in February. This award is considered by many to be the highest award given by the Association. Occupational Therapy Students Lend a Helping Hand in Guatemala I Rebecca von der Heyde, M.S.O.T., assistant professor of occupational therapy, and OT students Laurie Burke of Kirkwood, Emily Welsh of Wildwood and Melissa Reinhold of Maryland Heights spent eight days in November working in hospitals and clinics in Guatemala City. The trip proved to be an intensive learning experience as the four provided care for children with congenital and traumatic hand conditions. I left: Professor Rebecca von der Heyde offers a hand splint to a Guatemalan girl.