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President Focus on ... Dr. Amy Bragg Carey Associate Vice President Global Connections of Marketing and Communications Deb Stockman 4 Study abroad Director of Alumni Relations experiences bring Director of Development (Interim) global perspective Brie Boulanger Director of Marketing 6 Student seeks and Communications Gisele McMinimy online degree to 8 Friends University Board of Trustees advance democracy Michael Bankston in Myanmar Craig Bay Dr. Amy Bragg Carey 7 Graduates Marilyn Brown, LCMFT Bob Casper participate in World Dave Depew Race global ministry Kim Dugger Attwater Ardith Dunn 8 Students provide Lynn Ghormley medical care to Brad Haddock Duane Hansen Kenyans Leatha Hein Kevin Henderson 9 Global MBA Dr. Kevin Hoppock students gain insight Dr. Jace Hyder FOCUS ON … Dr. Denis Knight into global business Global Dr. John Lewis, chair Kelly Linnens 10 Q&A: International C onnections Paul Moore students share Friends University has long embraced the Jana Mullen experiences/advice idea that our students benefit from global Jeff Ramsey connections and experiences outside Renae Ryan 11 Fine Arts alumni the classroom. Study abroad and other Focus magazine is published two times per year by University Advancement; discover cultural international experiences not only expand 2100 W. University Ave, Wichita, KS appreciation in students’ worldviews and their understanding 67213. It is published for the alumni and friends of Friends University. Europe of other cultures, but often impact our Friends University does not discriminate on students’ lives long after they graduate. the basis of race, color, national or ethnic These experiences have led some students origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs 12 Special section: and activities. The following person has been to move overseas, change their major or designated to handle inquiries regarding this RISE Values career, or become immersed in new volunteer policy: EEOC/Title IX Coordinator, Friends University, 2100 W. University Ave., Wichita, efforts at home and abroad. They learn KS 67213, (316) 295-5000. Accredited by the valuable lessons about appreciating people Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, 230 S. La Salle ON THE COVER and cultures that are different from their Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604; www. Members of the 2015 Global own, but they also often discover the many ncahlc.org; 1-800-621-7440. MBA Business Residency similarities we all share as citizens of God’s friends.edu amazingly unique world. [email protected] traveled to Beijing, China, and visited the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City in addition to holding a variety of meetings with global businesses. Dr. Amy Bragg Carey Photo by Jennifer Pan President, Friends University

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Study abroad

experiences shape professor of education and psychology student and alumni lives and program director of the Master of Education degree program. By Brian Whepley “You can experience all these cultures at once. On a Tube ride, you see The weathered poster hanging at Friends people reading and talking in different Discovering University beckoned to Heather Yates, languages. It’s inspiring to be surrounded asking, “Would you like to be in London by all of this life. That and just the A Global this time next year?” massive history; you can walk around Yates’ reply had always been a and take the same stairs as people in the resounding “yes,” so she jumped at the Perspective 900s,” Yates said. chance to go on the annual venture to Expanding comfort zones and England organized by Dr. Dona Gibson, engaging with the broader world are among the intents of study abroad programs, along with teaching about the destination’s culture, history and language. On a regular basis, a number Students become part of an art of Friends programs provide that installation in the inner courtyard exposure, from Gibson’s England visits to of the Palais Royal in Paris. a summer Spanish-language program at LaSalle University in Cancun to Scotland ventures led by Bill Allan, dean of the College of Business, Arts, Sciences and Education and associate professor of family life. “For some, it was the first time out of the country. For some, it was the first time on an airplane,” Allan said of those visiting Scotland, where they observe social services programs as well as have the opportunity to visit sites of their choosing. “It sets a different tone for these kids. They get a different worldview.”

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An opportunity to work abroad Her days overseas with Dr. Gibson’s group started Yates on a journey she’s still embracing, one where she’s living A student visits with and working in London as an accountant young boys in Cancun. for a Koch Industries commodities trading group. A 2015 accounting graduate, Yates went to work full time at Koch after finishing school, and then had a chance to go to London for a one-month stint. across the world and not have that whole She’s fulfilled her international citizen Back home in Wichita, the opportunity support system is a kick in the rear.” ambitions, as she met her husband, of a longer stay arose, one that took Research shows study abroad an architect, in Cancun. They’ve since her back to London in summer 2016. experiences have lasting positive effects moved back from Mexico to Kansas and Since then, she’s explored the city at — professionally, culturally, personally have three sons. Her advice to anyone every opportunity, from theater in the and more — on the students going weighing study abroad: “Take it. Do it. It West End to a big Star Wars exhibition overseas. Two Friends alumnae, Ashley will change your life for the good in ways to visiting every major museum and De La Torre and Vanessa Martinez, can you cannot imagine.” seeing “every Monet painting they have testify to that. in the city.” She’s gone to Budapest, A life-changing experience Stockholm, Dublin and Paris. Becoming an Vanessa Martinez is principal at Horace London has been rewarding but international citizen Mann K-8 Dual Language Magnet, the challenging. Her fiancé — they’ll marry De La Torre is a 2002 graduate who is school where she has worked virtually her in Kansas in April — is seeking work in teaching two sections of Spanish 102 at entire career. She earned her bachelor’s the challenging job market there, and Friends this semester. She was a music in Spanish and elementary education major when she took an introductory-level in 1995 and a master’s in school class from Spanish professor Dr. Jerry leadership in 2008, both at Friends. A Smartt, and soon found she “wanted to fourth-generation Mexican American, be an international citizen.” She spent two “It turned out to be the she chose Friends in part because she summers at Cancun’s La Salle University, wanted to boost her Spanish skills and most life-changing where Smartt takes students each year. communicate better with her great experience. I learned “It opens your eyes to a new culture and grandparents. you have to rely on world outside of Kansas. I fell in love “It turned out to be the most life- people and sometimes with everything, music, food, and it really changing experience,” Martinez said. catapulted my Spanish language journey.” “I learned you have to rely on people God puts you into “I had to get over worrying about what circumstances where and sometimes God puts you into people thought of me and about making circumstances where you depend on him.” you depend on him.” mistakes,” she said. “It’s given me a lot Before going to college, Martinez — Vanessa Martinez more patience because people were had not really been outside Wichita. patient with me.” Playing soccer at Friends changed that, She’s taught at Wichita Collegiate and Cancun took her explorations to she’s in the country on a local visa, which School and Trinity Catholic High School another level. delivers more freedom but pays in British in Hutchinson, earned a master’s at “I don’t think people realize what they pounds and a tighter budget. Missouri State and went to Argentina expose their students to can impact “To move overseas and to suddenly through the Fulbright-Hays program. them and change them to become who make less money and live in a smaller “Traveling and knowing the language they are. Friends gave me so much,” place has taught me a lot more about and knowing what’s going on around you Martinez said. “The resources and what’s important to me,” she said. “Do I is so cool,” she said. “Spanish has given opportunities I had at Friends were so need a big house or do I want to travel the me so many opportunities I could not important and essential. Without those, world? It’s taught me to challenge myself have imagined.” I don’t think I would have been able to a lot more than I thought I could. To move grow into what I am today.”

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Transformational Change In Myanmar Kyaw Soe is learning about — and practicing — leadership as his country becomes a democracy

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The World Race Another graduate of Friends University, Mary Beth Byers, is preparing to embark on a World Race of her own in October Graduates gain globally 2017. Byers will graduate with a Bachelor inspired ministry “Sometimes we partnered with of Arts in Music in May 2017. existing ministries, missionaries and non- “My leadership experiences at Friends experience profits,” Snyder said. O“ ther times, we University taught me the value of simply asked the Lord for direction and By Amanda Hawkins, Junior humility,” Byers said. “Faculty and student forged new ministry contacts.” role models showed me what is beautiful Snyder decided to go on the trip when Matt Snyder, a 2007 Friends University is allowing the Lord to see your actions he was considering full-time mission work. graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in and knowing He cares for you. After The opportunity gave him a chance to Religion and Philosophy, participated explore the different realms of ministry. in two 11-month mission trips with The In 2011, Snyder helped lead a race that World Race in January 2008 and January focused specifically on human trafficking. 2011. During his first trip, Snyder traveled He partnered with organizations doing to Peru, Bolivia, South Africa, Swaziland, outreach, preventative care and follow- Mozambique, Malawi, India, Vietnam, up care in Cambodia, Thailand, India, Cambodia and Thailand. and Atlanta, Ga. During the trips, Snyder experienced rapid personal growth; his eyes were opened to social injustices on a global scale. Snyder is finishing hisM aster of Divinity in Christian Social Ethics at learning this lesson, I now realize the Lord McAfee School of Theology in Atlanta. may be calling me into full-time ministry.” In February, he began a residency at If you would like to participate in First Baptist Church in Decatur, Ga. He Byers’ ministry through prayer or is eager to help lead the church in the financial donation, visit marybethbyers. charge of social change. theworldrace.org.

FOCUS SPRING 2017 | 7 FOCUS ON ... Global Connections Pho t o c o urtesy o f J a m ie A Friends University students get to know children outside a church in Maai lexander Mahiu, Kenya. Friends students pictured left to right include: Connor Reh, Jamie Alexander and Jack Strickland. D’Ambra Kruger, not pictured.

Kansas To Kenya for more than 1,200 patients and filled 3,000-plus prescriptions. “This experience changed my entire Students join mission students about her first experience outlook on life and has made me trip to provide care with K2K – a trip she took in 2014. thankful for the opportunities I have had and compassion She explained that her “passion for over the course of my life,” Alexander both medicine and mission work grew said. “I had never been to a third-world By Amanda Hawkins, Junior exponentially” during the trip, and she country before, so it was a shock to see wanted to share her passion for health how people live in such poor conditions. A team of four Friends University care in Kenya with them. In Kenya, we learned that it only costs $4 students majoring in health sciences Jamie Alexander, ’17, Connor Reh, to send a child to school for a year.” and biology traveled with Kansas2Kenya ’17, and Jack Strickland, ’17, traveled to Upon their return, the team organized (K2K) June 23 to July 4, 2016. The team Kenya with Kruger in 2016. The team they The Campfire Fundraiser and sold provided healthcare services in Kenyan joined consisted of a full medical staff, s’mores on campus for $2 each. The villages, including Maai Mahiu, Baringo including physicians, nurse practitioners, students donated the money they raised and Mirangine. nurses, paramedics, pharmacists and to K2K, which allowed 606 children in D’Ambra Kruger, ’16, told her fellow dental staff. During five days, they cared Kenya to attend school.

8 | Friends University Global MBA students visit Nelson Mandela Square in Johannesburg, Africa during their fall 2016 global business residency. Global MBA Business Residency Benchmarking Academic Knowledge with Real-Life Global Practices

By Deb Stockman

The 20 students taking part in an MBA and competitive in the global market. the value of international business, they Global Business Residency last fall may Dr. Chappell and her students (aged have to be directly exposed to foreign have left as naïve global citizens, but they 26-60) spent 10 days in South Africa business practices. Appreciation of returned as seasoned global travelers. visiting 10 companies including: AON diversity comes from experience, and The students visited Johannesburg and Risk Management Company; Brand it leads to trust — the foundation of Cape Town in South Africa last November. SA (marketing agency); Coca-Cola; success in business,” Dr. Chappell said. Supervised by Global MBA Program Old Mutual (investments, insurance, “These students were special because Director Dr. Valentina Chappell, the study asset management); Levi’s; Allan Gray they took their core courses both on abroad experience presents a valuable (financial services); Business Processing campus and online. They were not a opportunity to benchmark the results Enabling South Africa; Western Cape homogenous group — but they bonded. of student academic research against a Investment and Trade Promotion They now say ‘We are family. It was a trip real-life global business environment. Agency; and Pick and Pay (locally owned with my friends.’” The special project allows students to supermarket chain). In addition, they One student that took part in the compare concepts of global supply spent some time visiting local sites of global business experience was Chris chain, business negotiations, managerial interest in both cities. Upon returning Dannels, contract management system decision-making, ethics and many others to Wichita, the students analyzed their administrator for Koch Business Solutions. in this master’s program with their actual business experiences and used them for “Coming from a production implementation in a foreign company, contrastive analyses in their final papers. background, where manufacturing jobs thus preparing students to be efficient “To make sure students understand routinely get outsourced overseas, I had a general mistrust and distaste for global business,” Dannels said. “I chose the program to learn more about global Global MBA students stand at the business and try to embrace the future, southern point of the African continent. rather than be left behind. Overall, I’d say my perspective has changed immensely…the experience has given insight and perspective for my family and myself to consider the possibility of international opportunities.” If you would like to join the next Global Business Residency experience, contact Dr. Valentina Chappell at 316-295-5855 or [email protected].

FOCUS SPRING 2017 | 9 FOCUS ON ... Global Connections International Student Profiles Global students share campus experiences/advice

Compiled by Deb Stockman Pascal Pascal left the U.S. in December 2016 to Rebecca graduated in December 2016 and Wawrzinek return to Germany and accept a job with is currently looking for a job. She would the German Federal Bank (the equivalent like to pursue a career in human services. Major: International of our Federal Reserve) as a banking Business and Finance supervisor/banking examiner. He did Arrived at Friends: an internship with the organization in Marko August 2013 Germany in 2015. Nedeljkov International Origin: ussen m

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10 | Friends University needed to perform opera roles on the stages of Europe. He shares the story of one performance in particular that illustrates Setting how his audiences’ reactions impacted his appreciation for the roles. He was singing the title role in Franz Lehar’s Tyler Ray The three-act operetta “Der Zarewitsch” when he noticed the fireman posted at Stage the stage door was crying. When Greene later asked him why, the fireman told him levels,” agreed Hoch, who spent several the performance brought back memories Alumni discover years as a guest artist giving hundreds of of him attending performances of the cultural appreciation in performances in Germany, Spain, France, piece with his beloved grandmother. European theaters England and Italy. “I learned to respect the music, the score and the culture so By Amy Geiszler-Jones much more.” To further absorb the culture and delve For tenor Patrick Greene, coloratura into a role, Hoch would visit museums to soprano Beverly Hoch and tenor Tyler look at how people were posed or were Ray performing on European stages has depicted in paintings and libraries to been instrumental in gaining cultural view an original score. appreciation. Live music — especially “It was like time travel,” she said. that of the continent’s rich operatic and Hoch, who also performed in Asia, choral music heritage — is a staple in the South America and all over the U.S., Patrick lives of Europeans. now teaches voice at Texas Woman’s Greene

“My eyes have “It went from me enjoying doing the been opened performance to me being personally to global affected by it,” Greene said. issues and “I’ve always thought bigger than what’s the blessings around me and have had a strong urge we have as to get out and see and do more,” Ray said. “My broad liberal arts education at Americans.” Friends helped me to think big, too.” — Beverly Hoch Ray got a taste for performing internationally when he traveled to Estonia, Latvia, Finland and Russia “There is such an emotional University. She also helps start music with the Yale Schola Cantorum during attachment that people there feel to programs in developing countries such as graduate school. In August, he will move their home music,” Greene said. Now Africa and Haiti by distributing purchased to Bergen, Norway, after successfully performing with the Wichita Grand and donated instruments through auditioning for the full-time first tenor Opera and working full time as a Instruments of Change©, a nonprofit she position with the acapella ensemble computer programmer, Greene spent co-founded with her husband. Edvard Grieg Kor. He sang with the octet nearly seven years living and singing in Through travel, Hoch said, “my eyes as a guest tenor in January and was theaters in the German cities of Giessen, have been opened to global issues and asked to audition. Heidelberg and Weimer in the 1990s. the blessings we have as Americans.” “I have to say when I was there “Getting to sing German operas in Greene credits longtime Friends choral singing for those three weeks before the Germany was so special.” director Dr. Cecil Riney with providing audition, I was inspired by the music and “It was so authentic on so many him the emotional depth and breadth he the culture,” Ray said.

FOCUS SPRING 2017 | 11 Friends University Will RISE… Last fall the Friends University Board of Trustees “Respect is not something adopted vision and values statements to be added to we merely talk about, but a value we demonstrate at the University’s existing mission statement. Friends. It does not mean we will always totally agree In this special section we highlight our RISE values with one another, but that and demonstrate how these values are exemplified we support and encourage by Friends University’s alumni, students, faculty, staff, the strengths and gifts of donors, friends and programs. those with whom we are privileged to serve.” — Dr. Cecil J. Riney

W ho We Are Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual and professional lives.

Where We Want To Be Friends University will provide a high quality learning experience with nationally recognized programs and a focus on transformative education that places special value on each individual, shining the light of God’s love to our community and world.

R.I.S.E. Core values are ideals shared by the Friends community, influencing our behaviors and attitudes: Respect Integrity, civility in our words and actions, regard for others. Inclusion A spirit of cooperation and equality. Service A commitment to servant leadership, caring for each other and our community. Excellence Giving our best to our students at all times (student focused), that we may walk truly in the light of our faith (honor God).

12 | Friends University Pho t o b y S teve R as m ussen Respect: Dr. Cecil J. Riney Integrity, civility in our words and actions, regard for others.

By Gisele McMinimy

Upon his 2005 retirement as long-time chair of the Division of Fine Arts, Dr. Cecil J. Riney received the following accolade from graduate Crystal (Skinner) Davis, ’96/’99. “I can’t think of anyone who has earned and held the respect of so many people,” Davis wrote. “You have been a spiritual leader for every Singing Quaker through your example of strength, faithfulness, respect and humility.” A 1953 graduate of Friends and chairman of the Division of Fine Arts and director of the Singing Quakers for 45- plus years, Dr. Riney has spent his life at Friends both gaining and giving respect. Under Riney’s leadership the Singing Quakers became a nationally known choir, performing at the White House, Carnegie Hall, Ground Zero in New York City, the dedication of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., and at many notable and historic sites throughout Europe. In addition to earning respect for his accomplishments, his peers, colleagues and former students note that he has consistently upheld and demonstrated the University’s values of integrity, civility and regard for others. Ann Atkins, a 1983 graduate, has known Dr. Riney for 36 years. A former Singing Quaker, she has also sung under his direction with the Singing Quakers Alumni Choir and a church choir. She was overcome with emotion when Dr. Riney took time despite his busy schedule to attend her mother’s funeral. “He truly cares for each of us. He keeps up on most of his Singing Quakers alumni and what they’re doing. If there’s been an illness or death in their family, he’s aware of it. With so many other commitments, he took time out to pay his respect to my mother and our family. It will never be forgotten,” Atkins said. “He is truly one of the most kind-hearted Christian men I have ever known. His respect, concern and care for others is truly amazing.”

FOCUS SPRING 2017 | 13 ussen m as R teve S y o b t Inclusion: Pho Dr. Valentina Chappell and Dr. Jerry Smartt A spirit of cooperation and equality.

By Gisele McMinimy

In her 50-year history book, “Friends University: The Growth of an Idea,” Juliet Reeve sets forth some principles of a Society of Friends (Quaker) education. These principles remain ingrained in the heritage and culture at Friends. “Perhaps the school spirit…finds its truest expression in the friendliness and cooperation which arise from genuine appreciation of human worth,” she writes. Faculty members Quakers have embraced people from diverse backgrounds and were early supporters Dr. Jerry Smartt of equality for minorities, women, children and other historically marginalized groups. (left) and While many at Friends practice these guiding principles on a daily basis, faculty Dr. Valentina members Dr. Valentina Chappell and Dr. Jerry Smartt were recognized earlier this Chappell spring by the Wichita Business Journal as Leaders in Diversity for their commitment to promoting and supporting diversity in their organizations and community. Both women have served as presidents of the Wichita Area Sister Cities board more than once. They have traveled with the Wichita mayor and city council members to Wichita’s sister cities to support constructive relationships. Dr. Smartt has provided interpretation and translation services on the trips as well. Both have led their students on numerous international learning experiences, and they are both strong “Being a Christian and supporters of equality and cooperation. following the example As director of the Global MBA program and professor of business and technology, of our Lord Jesus, I have Dr. Chappell incorporates a business residency in a capstone to the program. Her come to understand graduate students have traveled to Latin America, China and South Africa to participate that being a servant in executive meetings and learn about real-life international business practices. and serving others are “Everything starts with trust, and trust is built around human relationships, privileged positions. By regardless of cultural background,” Dr. Chappell said. “People do not learn from adopting an attitude similarities. They learn from differences. Respecting differences and learning from of service and a desire them becomes part of who they are. I truly hope my deep belief and ability to to emulate the Lord’s embrace differences are passed on to my students.” example, I am enjoying Dr. Smartt serves as professor of Spanish, oversees a study abroad program for a life of purpose.” Spanish majors and minors at La Salle University in Cancun, Mexico, and has traveled — Earnest Alexander with students to Cuba and other countries in Latin America and Europe. She currently leads a new “Hispanic Initiative” at Friends that focuses on recruiting and retaining Latino students by offering scholarships, mentoring, leadership and advising programs. “I have observed the results of international inclusion and growth of self-awareness of Friends students during their experiences abroad,” Dr. Smartt said. “When they return, they have changed. They are world travelers and are globally aware with a new perspective on life.”

14 | Friends University “Perhaps the school spirit… finds its truest expression in Service: the friendliness and cooperation which arise from genuine Earnest appreciation of human worth.” — Juliet Reeve, Alexander author of “Friends A commitment to servant University: The Growth leadership, caring for each of an Idea” other and our community.

By Gisele McMinimy

Blessed with an amazingly rich baritone voice, Earnest Alexander has spent much of his life traveling and singing around the world in great churches and concert halls, using his gift to glorify God. But it was his memories of being raised by a single mother with few resources that led him to a calling that has helped thousands of at-risk children through his non-profit organization, Youth Horizons. “Growing up in a home with only Mama and six siblings, from time-to-time I would hear Mama say, ‘I wish I had somebody to help me,’” Alexander said. “I began to think about the privileges I was enjoying as I traveled the world and the many people who helped me get there, one of them being Mama.” Those memories inspired him to begin working with single- parent families in the early 1980s. Starting with a Bible study for boys and then girls, the non-profit organization has grown over approximately 40 years to include 30 staff and about 200 volunteers who oversee a large mentoring program and residential care facility north of Wichita. Alexander serves as president of the organization and continues to sing to raise awareness for the needs of single- parent families and funding. Money raised from his concerts provides a portion of the organization’s budget, but he quickly points out the majority of funds come from many donors whose modest gifts support the organization. Alexander recruits volunteers to serve as mentors from local churches and serves as a mentor for three children enrolled in the program. “By far the most rewarding aspect of my service is to know that I have made some single mother’s life better. I have shown some boy what it is to be a good man,” Alexander said. “Hopefully I have passed on some examples of a loving spirit, compassionate heart and a desire to love God and make His Pho love known to others.” t

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Excellence: Master of Health Care Leadership Giving our best to our students at all times (student focused), that we may walk truly in the light of our faith (honor God).

By Gisele McMinimy

It seems that every few months Friends University receives word only three university graduate programs recognized in Kansas that its Master of Health Care Leadership (MHCL) program by the American College of Healthcare Executives. has, yet again, been ranked as one of the top health care Most adjunct faculty teaching in the program are executives administration programs in the nation. in the health care field and bring real-world experience to the Within the past year, healthcareadministrator.org listed MHCL classroom. Harvey notes faculty are “student centric.” among the best 30 programs in the nation, onlinecolleges. Malea Hartvickson, a 2005 business administration and 2008 net ranked it at No. 22 in the nation and College Values MHCL graduate agrees. Online ranked it at No. 24 among 30 top value health care “I liked the fact that we had instructors that have experience administration degrees. It is the only health care administration in the field. They had compassion and care for their students. program in Kansas to appear on each of these lists. The MHCL program changed my life. I love my career path.” As further evidence of the program’s excellence, MHCL Karen Sturchio, a 2001 business management and 2013 Program Director Robert “Bob” Harvey has seen many MHCL MHCL graduate, appreciated the fact the program reflects the graduates promoted after completing the program. One Christian mission of the University. example is Laurie Labarca, a 2011 MHCL graduate, who now “I have a deep faith and wanted my education to reflect the serves as president of Via Christi Hospital St. Joseph in Wichita. core values that are important to me. It is important the business “We have many graduates now occupying executive level of health care ministers to the whole person and respects the positions in prominent health care systems, and some of our whole person through compassion and integrity,” Sturchio said. students have had capstone projects that have had a direct “Whether discussing financial management or ethical dilemmas, community benefit,”H arvey said. the program guides the student to place the patient first and The MHCL program was the first master’s degree specifically balance business needs with integrity.” directed at health care administration in Wichita and is one of

16 | Friends University Tim and Gail Buchanan Donor Profile

very pivotal time for me spiritually,” Gail of the Division of Fine Arts. It ensures Hearts to said. Like Gail, Tim Buchanan also had Friends students continue to benefit from Lift Others a strong connection to Dr. Riney — Tim a superior educational experience offered By Amy Shelden sang in Dr. Riney’s Central Christian in a Christian environment,” said Dr. Amy Church choir for many years. Bragg Carey, president. Back in March, the lights came up on After teaching music for three years As the Buchanans prepared to exit Tim and Gail Buchanan as they visited at Goddard Elementary, Gail met Tim, the auditorium, they offered advice Sebits Auditorium. A Singing Quakers and they were soon married. Tim and a to Friends University students. Gail alumna, Gail performed many times in business partner started Sterling House, paraphrased her favorite Bible verse — the auditorium under Dr. Cecil Riney’s pioneering the modern concept of 1 Timothy 4:12: “Don’t let the world direction. The Buchanans had recently assisted living. Prior to Sterling House, look down upon you because you are committed a $1.2 million gift to the nursing homes were the only option young. It is you who will become the Friends University Division of Fine Arts. for the elderly. Tim is now CEO of miracle — if you allow God to use you The first $1 million establishes the Tim Legend Senior Living (established 2001), for His glory. About the time you think and Gail Buchanan Endowed Chair a privately held seniors housing and you won’t amount to anything, God has in Fine Arts. The remaining $200,000 services company with 40 residences other plans. Write your plans in pencil, supports future fine arts scholarships representing more than 2,540 units then give God the eraser. That’s true with $100,000 distributed in 2017 and of independent living, assisted living, surrender and commitment.” Tim also another $100,000 in 2018. memory care and nursing residences. shared his advice: “Establish a dream “We definitely wanted to honor The Buchanans are deeply thankful to of where you want to end up. Imagine Dr. Riney and Verna and their whole God for His rich blessing of their family God blessing a destination beyond your family. They were such strong mentors and their business. wildest imagination. Ask what’s the next to me,” Gail said. Dr. Riney served for The Tim and Gail Buchanan Endowed step and then prepare for that today.” 45 years as the chair of Fine Arts and Chair in Fine Arts is the first funded One Singing Quakers tradition during is currently serving as interim chair of endowed chair in Friends’ history. It is Gail’s time in the choir is a tradition her Fine Arts. Thanks to Dr. Riney and the designed to accomplish two goals: 1) own family has sustained: singing the scholarships she received, Gail graduated provide salary support to attract and doxology together. The song’s opening debt-free with a Bachelor of Music in retain a top-notch fine arts chair, and line perfectly describes the Buchanan’s Music Education in 1980. 2) provide discretionary funds for fine attitude of generosity: “Praise God from Gail felt Friends was “a good fit” arts’ use at the chair’s discretion. Tim whom all blessings flow.” Out of the for her educational journey. After an described Dr. Riney and the fine arts abundance God has provided, the couple audition with Dr. Riney and major program as “such an important part has given generously to the future of Fine scholarship support, she became of the fabric of the community.” The Arts at Friends. To join the Buchanans in a Singing Quaker. She befriended Buchanans hope to sustain a legacy of supporting Friends University financially, Professor Richard Foster, Dr. David excellent leaders like Dr. Riney. please contact Brie Boulanger, director of Weber and Earnest Alexander and each “The Tim and Gail Buchanan Endowed development (interim), at 316-295-5525 had a profound impact on her. “It was a Chair in Fine Arts advances the excellence or [email protected].

FOCUS SPRING 2017 | 17 ussen m as R teve S y o b t Pho University News

“We are so excited with these additions to Friends University Names our Board as we believe their experience New Board members and love for Friends University will help By Amanda Hawkins, Junior guide the strategic decisions we make for the betterment of our fine university,” Four new members have been appointed to serve said Dr. Amy Bragg Carey, president. on the Friends University Board of Trustees.

Bradley E. Haddock is the chairman of Haddock Law Office LLC. He received a bachelor’s degree from Phillips University in 1977 and a juris doctor from Washburn University School of Law in 1980. During his 29-year career at Koch, Haddock served as lead counsel, executive vice president, general counsel and secretary of Koch Chemical Technology Group. ussen m as R teve S y o b t Pho

Robert “Bob” K. Casper is the president and founder of Ethanol Products LLC. He has served as president since the company’s formation in May 2000. Casper has also been involved with Friends University’s Apprentice Institute since its formation in 2009 and currently serves on the organization’s advisory board. In 1977, he received a bachelor of arts degree in biology from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. Pho t o b y S teve R as m

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Renae L. Ryan served at Ryan o b t International Airlines from 1988 to Pho 2005. She was involved in the daily operations of the company and other Ryan ventures. She has also served on boards and committees of Kansas organizations, including Catholic Jeff Ramsey is president/CEO of Charities, Harbor House, Miss Kansas Flint Hills Resources LLC (a subsidiary Pageant, Newman University, Orpheum of Koch Industries Inc.). Ramsey Performing Arts Centre, Sterling College joined Koch Oil Company in 1990. and Wichita Convention and Visitors Most recently, he served as senior vice Bureau. Ryan is also involved with president of chemicals. Formerly, he Agriboard International, a company that held positions in refined products builds products for housing structures marketing and supply. Ramsey earned out of straw and Tri7 — a clean energy a bachelor’s degree in accounting and generation company headquartered in business administration from Friends Florida. She earned her bachelor’s degree University in 1990. in music from Friends University in 1979. z ue g

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By Amanda Hawkins, Junior o b t Pho Friends University students gained a close-up view of our country’s election processes as Friends University hosted Students visit several election events this fall and spring. candidate booths The University hosted three to learn more major candidates for Kansas’ 4th about those Congressional District on Constitution running for office. Day, Sept. 16, including then- Congressman Mike Pompeo (R), Dan Giroux (D) and Miranda Allen (I). The History and Political Science Club hosted a candidate fair Oct. 18. All candidates from Sedgwick County were candidates to make informed choices,” candidates Feb. 8, with students invited to set up booths, answer questions said Dr. Russell Fox, professor of political monitoring candidates’ response times. and hand out campaign materials. science and Model UN sponsor. Friends University political science Thirteen candidates had booths, and This spring, Alumni Auditorium served students helped count votes as part of approximately 100 people attended. as the location for several events tied to the Republican Nominating Convention “The candidate fair helped the the 4th congressional special election to to elect the Republican party candidate attendees learn who their candidates replace Pompeo after he was appointed Feb. 9, and an external group hosted were as many of the attendees did as director of the CIA. The Democratic a debate for the selected candidates not already know enough about their party hosted a debate among its March 16.

FOCUS SPRING 2017 | 19 Habben Receives KICA Faculty of Distinction Award By Amanda Hawkins, Junior

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Dr. Chris Habben, professor of marriage master of arts from Fuller Theological character, values and learning. The 2016 and family therapy, Kansas City site Seminary and a Ph.D. from Virginia KICA Faculty of Distinction honorees program director, and Kansas City site Polytechnic Institute and State serve as models to educators everywhere. specialized accreditation and assessment University. He has been a professor at “Kansas’ independent colleges know administrator, received this year’s Friends University since 2001. that our most important job by far is to Faculty of Distinction Award from the The KICA Faculty of Distinction provide a vibrant, relevant, high-quality Kansas Independent College Association program celebrates excellence and education to each student that enters (KICA). Dr. Habben was honored, along achievement among faculty members our doors,” said Matt Lindsey, president with faculty members from the other 18 at the accredited private colleges and of KICA. “These 19 individuals are accredited private colleges in Kansas, at a universities in Kansas. The award shining examples of that commitment celebration and award reception Oct. 13. recognizes professors who have to the future of our students and the Dr. Habben received his bachelor’s emphasized the importance of classroom rare value that Kansas’ private, non- degree from Hope College in Michigan. teaching, paid personal attention to profit colleges offer.” He also holds a master of science and a students, and expressed a commitment to

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Long-time Friends adjunct Valerie Wall of Southeast High School in Wichita has been named Special Education Teacher of the Year.

20 | Friends University Four Education Students Named Teachers of Promise By Amanda Hawkins, Junior

The Kansas Department of Education (KSDE) honored four Friends University students as Teachers of Promise this academic year. Friends’ teacher education faculty chose Brooke Dickey, a December 2016 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in English education; Natasha (Burley) Moran, a December 2016 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education; Marilyn Nichita, an English education major; and Sydney Roy, a Spanish education and Spanish double major, for the award. Kansas colleges and universities that offer teacher education programs select two students twice each year to participate in a KSDE professional learning and recognition event. The KSDE honored Dickey and Moran Nov. 19 at the Sydney Roy (left) and Natasha (Burley) Wichita Marriott. After a half-day workshop presented Moran are two of the four Friends by the Kansas Teacher of the Year Team, the two students University teacher education students attended the Kansas Teacher of the Year State Awards named as Teachers of Promise. Banquet where they received certificates presented by ussen Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson. m as Nichita and Roy attended the Kansas Exemplary R

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Valerie Wall, Friends University adjunct nominated for the award by Dr. Dona (1993) and master’s in school leadership professor for 21 years, was recognized as Gibson, professor of education and (1997), said the following about Wall in a Special Education Teacher of the Year psychology and program director of the her recommendation letter. by the Kansas Council for Exceptional Master of Education. “Ms. Wall has encouraged and Children (CEC). Wall received the Wall also directs Friendship Fields, coached students [with disabilities] to award at the annual Kansas CEC awards a program associated with Friends become the very best citizens they can reception Nov. 14 in Topeka, Kan. University that allows college-aged be. She has shown them that a disability Wall, a special education teacher at adults with disabilities to experience is merely a roadblock, and you have Wichita High School — Southeast, works college life while also offering Friends to figure out a way to circumvent the with students with multiple disabilities, University students the opportunity to roadblock. Her students are always up for helping them transition from high school work with special needs students. the challenge.” to vocational school. She has taught Lori Doyle, a Friends University in public schools for 31 years. Wall was graduate with a master’s in teaching

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Start This Fall Dr. John Simmons discusses physiology with By Amanda Hawkins, Junior Friends University students and looks forward to Friends University’s new Bachelor of a new biochemistry degree starting Fall 2017. Science in Biochemistry degree program will begin this fall. This College of Business, Arts, Sciences and Education assistant professor of biology and National Institute of Science wanting program will prepare students for director of the human biology and health more qualified students to research in graduate school and for careers in sciences program, include molecular biochemistry, it is not unheard of for forensic science, genetics and medicine. and cellular biology, which utilize students to be offered $20,000 per year “The addition of a biochemistry biochemical principles and techniques. and free tuition to work on their master’s degree is a logical choice because of our Dr. Simmons’ doctorate in physiology or doctoral degrees.” experienced faculty and because of the and his medical school background The median annual pay of biochemists benefits of the degree,” said Dr. John provided him with additional training and biophysicists is around $82,000, Simmons, visiting assistant professor of in biochemistry. Dr. Agbedanu has a according to the Bureau of Labor biology. “Students with a biochemistry doctorate in biomedical sciences with Statistics (BLS). Employment of degree specifically — not just a chemistry expertise in biochemistry, molecular biochemists and biophysicists is degree with an emphasis in biochemistry and cellular biology, and genetics. He expected to increase 8 percent from — are able to research extensively the completed post-doctoral work in the 2014 to 2024 according to the BLS. field of biochemistry. This will make areas of biochemistry and genetics. The degree requirements include them extremely competitive for job “Graduate schools often offer advanced courses in chemistry as well placements or further study.” healthy stipends to biochemistry as two biochemistry classes. Additional The doctoral research areas of students,” Dr. Simmons said. “With the courses in math, biology and physics Dr. Simmons and Dr. Prince Agbedanu, National Science Foundation and the classes are also required.

Friends University Rankings Roundup

IN state — “2017 Best College IN state — “Best Online #1 Dorms in Kansas” #5 Education Programs” — — Niche.com Master of Education — U.S. News & World Report #2 IN state — “Top 50 Universities with the Lowest Student Debt” #24 IN NATION and Only Kansas — Best Value Colleges program listed — “Master’s IN Health Administration Online: Top 30 Values IN state — “Best Colleges 2016-17” — Master of Health #3 for Adult Learners — Care Leadership 4 Year Colleges” — College Values Online — Washington Monthly #20 in nation — “25 Most IN nation — “10 Most aFFordable Online Master’s #3 Affordable Online Master’s of Accounting Degrees” degree in Supply Chain or — Affordable Schools oPerations Management 2016” — MBA with a Supply Chain Management concentration — Best College Values

22 | Friends University Psychology Club members and address by Dr. Kenneth Weaver, dean of faculty gather for the Teachers College at Emporia State a photo at their University. Jeremy Lyne, Psi Chi chapter 20th anniversary past-president and adjunct faculty celebration. member at Friends University, welcomed the newly inducted Psi Chi members. Bill Allan, dean of the College of Business Arts, Sciences and Education, associate professor of family life, and co-sponsor of Psi Chi, gave closing remarks. “Our Psi Chi chapter is well- Psychology Club Celebrates respected regionally, nationally and 20th Anniversary internationally,” Dr. Stuber said. “Bill By Amanda Hawkins, Junior Allan and I are both very proud of our Psi Chi Chapter, and we anticipate the The Friends University Chapter of Psi The program began with introductions next 20 years will be even better.” Chi celebrated its 20th anniversary by Dr. Dona Stuber, professor of human Designed to bring psychology students with a special banquet and candlelight services/psychology and co-sponsor of together for professional development ceremony Nov. 20, 2016. Twelve new Psi Chi, and a welcome by Dr. Amy Bragg and enrichment, the group has enjoyed members were inducted into the group, Carey, president of Friends University. social gatherings, off-campus trips to and students, professors and alumni Participants enjoyed a 20th anniversary graduate schools, retreats and dinners attended the event. slideshow created by Dr. Stuber and an throughout its 20-year history. Pho t o b y Rom Keeper of the Plains Statue an

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z Many drivers traveling by Friends University have noticed the addition of a 10-foot fiberglass replica of the Keeper of the Plains near Paul’s Pond north of Kellogg Avenue. Friends University staff installed the statue Nov. 28, 2016, in connection with the Together Wichita project. The Keepers on Parade is a project of Together Wichita, a community-wide initiative comprised of businesses and organizations that showcase what makes Wichita special. Friends University’s replica Keeper on Parade is the 19th Keeper installed around the city. Steve Atwood, former adjunct professor at Friends University, designed and painted the exterior of the replica with assistance from Friends University’s art students. Atwood’s inspiration for the artwork came from the iconography of Native American tribes. He stenciled a variety of Native American tribal symbols onto the surface of the Keeper. “Friends University is thrilled to have this statue on our campus,” said Dr. Amy Bragg Carey, president of Friends University. “In addition to the Keeper contributing to the beauty and culture of Wichita, the Keeper reflects the legacy of Friends University Friends’ replica of the Keeper of the as a dynamic and inclusive community. The title of our statue, ‘Crossing Paths,’ is Plains showcases Native American particularly meaningful as it refers to both the crossing of paths between the region’s tribal symbols and reflects the original citizens and Wichita’s later inhabitants and also the crossing of paths between University’s legacy of inclusion. our students and the mentors and educators on our campus. It is a fitting symbol of the paths of the many people who come together at Friends University.”

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Friends University Inducts Alumni into Athletic Hall of Fame By Amanda Hawkins, Junior

Friends University inducted four former Kevin Ten Eyck, a 2009 and 2015 First Team Shortstop and Player of Falcons into the University’s Athletic graduate, played soccer at Friends the Year (2007), KCAC First Team and Hall of Fame Oct. 7. The Athletic University for three years. He received Player of the Year (2008), and KCAC Hall of Fame Ceremony and Alumni numerous KCAC and NAIA accolades, First Team Third Baseman (2009). Dinner took place in Casado Campus including NAIA All-American, 2006 Throughout her softball career, VinZant Center’s McKay Gymnasium during KCAC Newcomer of the Year and 2007 ranked No. 1 in the KCAC in 13 Homecoming week. NAIA First Team All-Region. He was categories. She also ranked in the top 40 named First Team All-KCAC every in the NAIA in 19 categories. The inductees were: year he competed. Eyck has played for the Wichita Wings and Wichita B-52s Joe Zimmerman, a 2011 graduate, Errol Logue, a 1963 graduate, and plays for FC Wichita. He made the served as Friends University’s athletic competed in track and cross country NPSL All-League First XI in 2015 during director for 12 years. Under his direction, during college for all four years. In the FC Wichita’s inaugural season. Eyck is the Athletic Department doubled in size 1959 KCAC cross country season, he currently an assistant coach of Friends (from 200 to 400 student athletes), won remained undefeated. After college, he University Men’s Soccer. 47 championships and had more than coached cross country and track for 40 450 NAIA Scholar Athletes. Zimmerman years. He has twice been voted Coach of Megan VinZant, a 2009 graduate, was named KCAC Athletic Director the Year by the Kansas State High School competed in basketball and softball of the Year three times; and in 2014, Cross Country Coaches Association. from 2006 to 2009. She earned he was named one of the Top 25 Most After retirement, Logue served as an numerous awards, including All-KCAC Influential People in Wichita Sports. assistant cross country coach for the team honors in basketball each year. University of Saint Mary for two years. She was also an NAIA Scholar Athlete, He served on the Friends University KCAC First Team Pitcher (2006), KCAC Alumni Advisory Board for five years.

24 | Friends University Pho t o b y D r . Jo sep h Myers Cuda Selected as Top CoSIDA Student-Athlete in Nation By Luke Dechant

Women’s Soccer player Emma Cuda student-athletes across the nation in their of Omaha, Neb., earned the highest sport. Finally, an Academic All-America academic honor a college student-athlete of the Year, the award Cuda received, is can receive last fall, garnering College selected as the top student-athlete from Sports Information Directors of America the entire country. (CoSIDA) Academic All-America of the In helping the Falcons from a record Year accolades for her work on the pitch of 6-11-1 overall and 2-6-1 in KCAC and in the classroom. play for an 8th place finish during her Cuda graduated in December 2016 freshman year, to an 11-8 overall record with a 4.0 GPA while double-majoring and 8-3 in conference play for a 3rd in Zoo Science and Biology. She was place finish her senior campaign, Cuda previously a CoSIDA First Team All- amassed 43 career goals and 14 assists for District (2014, 2015) and CoSIDA First 100 points in 71 games played. Soccer player and Academic Team All-America (2015) selection. Cuda was a four-time All-KCAC All-America of the Year Emma Student-athletes are nominated by performer including three First Team Cuda competes on the pitch. their institution’s Sports Information nods in her time with the Falcons. Directors (SID) for the award if they meet The award is the first in the history of the qualifications (3.30 GPA, significant Friends University Athletics, who just contribution to their team) and are voted became eligible for the CoSIDA awards on by all SIDs in their district for the in the 2014-15 academic year. All-District Team. All-District selections A video featuring a Q&A with Cuda then go on to a select panel of voters can be viewed at friends.edu/cuda. who select the All-America team for all

Friends University Athletics Mobile App Available By Luke Dechant

Friends University Athletics has launched a new mobile app, available for both Android and Apple devices. “This is the next obvious step for the Athletic Department, and one we’ve talked about for a while,” said Luke Dechant, sports information director and retention risk coordinator. “We’re thrilled about making Falcon Athletics easier to access for all of our student-athletes, parents, alumni and fans.” Those downloading the app will get the latest information on their mobile devices without having to use the Internet browser on those devices. Information is updated whenever the department website changes, giving instant access to what is going on with all 18 NAIA programs. Information directly at your fingertips includes press releases, upcoming and recent schedules, team pages (including rosters and coaching info), and a live events tab that links directly to the Falcons’ Stretch Internet webcasting page so you can watch all your favorite teams live.

FOCUS SPRING 2017 | 25 Wolinsky to Speak at Commencement and Receive Honorary Doctorate

Co of his continued academic work and urtesy contributions to his field of study. After receiving his bachelor’s degree Pho from Friends, Dr. Wolinsky received t o an M.A. from Drake University in 1974 Friends Receives and a Ph.D. from Southern Illinois NAIA Award for University at Carbondale in 1977. Fourth Year He has held the John W. Colloton Chair in Health Management and By Luke Dechant Policy at the University of Iowa since Friends University has been named an 2003, where he is also professor NAIA Champions of Character Five- of medicine and professor of Star Institution for the fourth straight nursing. Dr. Wolinsky has published year. Friends joins eight of the other 11 extensively in the leading scholarly KCAC schools in making the list as the journals of medicine, public health, conference once again received the award epidemiology, geriatrics, gerontology, for their level as well. The Falcons were and health services research, and placed in the “Bronze” category based on his work is frequently cited by other their points standing. scientists. His research agenda on the Institutions are measured on health and health behavior of older a demonstrated commitment to adults has been continuously funded Champions of Character and earned Dr. Fred Wolinsky, a 1972 graduate by the National Institutes of Health points in character training, conduct in of Friends University will share his and other federal agencies for more competition, academic focus, character thoughts on faith, Friends and the than three decades. recognition and character promotion. future during the University’s 2017 Dr. Wolinsky has received collegiate Institutions earn points based on Commencement May 13. Dr. Amy awards for his teaching, research and exceptional student-athlete grade point Bragg Carey, president of Friends mentoring, as well as the Matilda White averages and by having minimal-to-no University, will present him with an Riley Distinguished Scholar Award from ejections during competition through honorary doctorate in recognition the American Sociological Association. the course of the academic year.

Dead Sea Scrolls Expert Shines New Light on Bible

Dr. Michael Wise, one of the world’s most notable Dead Sea Scrolls scholars and author of the international best-selling book “The Dead Sea Scrolls Uncovered,” visited Friends April 6. After speaking at Chapel in the morning about Amos and the Book of Amos, his evening presentation

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26 | Friends University Myers New Elementary Education program offers opportunity for adults seeking career change By Amanda Hawkins, Junior

Friends University is adding a new “The degree can be completed in 13 minimum 3.0 GPA. Courses will prepare Bachelor of Science in Elementary months, and the courses fit well into students to pass the state licensure Education degree program this summer, adults’ busy schedules.” examinations (the Principles of Learning designed to meet the needs of adults The Elementary Education degree and Teaching and the Praxis content interested in pursuing a career in program prepares students to effectively exam). The program includes instruction education. The program will be offered teach students in kindergarten through in reading, science, social studies, on-campus and online by Friends sixth grade. The program is strongly diversity, math, kinesthetic learning, University’s College of Adult and influenced by practitioners, Kansas State technology, classroom management and Professional Studies (CAPS) and was Department of Education elementary professionalism, special education, and recently approved by the Kansas State education standards, and Interstate Teacher fine arts. Board of Education. Assessment and Support Consortium The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) “Our innovative degree program professional education standards. predicts that employment for elementary is ideal for adult students who want To be admitted into the program, school teachers will increase by 6 percent to change their careers and enter the students must have already earned a from 2014 to 2024. rewarding field of teaching elementary- bachelor’s degree or have completed 90 For more information on this age children,” said Dr. David Hofmeister, credit hours from two- and four-year program, contact adultrecruitment@ dean of CAPS and the Graduate School. regionally accredited institutions with a friends.edu or visit friends.edu/eled.

Friends In addition to its Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ballet, Friends University will also offer a Bachelor of Arts in Ballet degree program starting this fall. The new program offers University the choice of three unique concentrations: studio operations, music and theatre, to offer and sacred dance. additional “I feel the return of these specialized areas will strengthen the students’ career pathways, meeting the needs and desires of students for this day and age,” said ballet Sharon Rogers, associate professor of dance. degree and A nurturing and supportive environment, combined with professional ballet concentrations training, enables dancers to reach their full potential as their passion for arts By Megan Berry education thrives, Rogers noted. Friends University also helps with long-term planning and lifelong learning as students transition from performance to new careers. “One of the advantages with a small university is that we work so well together,” Rogers said. “The comradery between both students and professors is truly spectacular.” These new concentrations give prospective students more options in the professional world today. Professions may include a variety of occupations, some in the health sciences, such as registered nurses, physical therapists, EMTs, massage therapists and more. Additionally, more than half of Friends University’s BFA ballet alumni have been, or currently are, teaching ballet/dance. “We hope not only to increase our student population, but also offer more educational and liberal arts opportunities to our campus,” Rogers said. Each ballet degree can be uniquely designed for individual students depending on interest, ability and goals. “The program is so interdisciplinary,” Rogers said. “Students can easily complete Pho a minor or major in more than one of these concentrations at the same time.” t

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SPRING 2017 Class Notes He taught cosmetology courses for several years at Independence Community College, where he served as IN MEMORY Tracy Wayne “Superman” director of cosmetology. Bowman, ‘05, died Nov. “In Memory” passages with Ruth Eileen (Stearns) Clark, 30. He worked as the lead more details were submitted ‘48, died Oct. 20. She was a bartender at Smokey Bones by family and friends. lifetime resident of Haysville in Georgia. Information received after Jan. and life member of Haysville 31, 2017 will be included in Betty (Cheves) Chapman, United Methodist Church. the next issue. We reserve the ‘53, died Feb. 4, 2016. She was She taught kindergarten right to edit as space allows. an MDA volunteer, member and library classes for more of the National Association of than 30 years. Ruth Clark Larry Belew, ‘65, died Oct. Letter Carriers Auxiliary (and Elementary School was 10. He was an accomplished a past state president) and named after her in 2000. musician, songwriter, member of the First Christian playwright, thespian, teacher, Lila (Bowen) Curry, ‘54, Church of Fredonia. mentor and preacher. died Jan. 23. She was a Michael H. Clark, ‘90, died member of the Kincaid-Selma Dr. Llewellyn V. “Lew” Oct. 16. He worked in the United Methodist Church and Borgendale, ‘56, died family business managing the Order of the Eastern Star Jan. 25. He worked for 46 regional hair salons and Golden Rod Chapter #163 years in Wamego as a family later owned and operated in Yates Center. She was a physician and served as the Independence Beauty homemaker and helped her the Pottawatomie County College and The Clip Joint. husband, Bruce, on the farm. Coroner for many years.

Remembering

Kent Frizzell Kent Frizzell, ‘53, died Oct. 26, 2016 in Tulsa, Okla. He graduated from law school at Washburn University in Topeka. He spent four years in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and returned to Wichita to practice law before beginning a notable political career that took him to Washington, D.C., where he served as a key member of the Nixon and Ford administrations. He served as assistant U.S. attorney general and undersecretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior. In 1973 he attained national prominence when he crossed the line unarmed into the barricaded and armed Oglala Sioux encampment at Wounded Knee, S.D., where he negotiated a conclusion to that lengthy and violent confrontation. In Kansas Frizzell was elected to the Wichita School Board, served as president of the Kansas Board of Education, was elected as a Kansas State senator and served as Kansas Attorney General. After leaving government service, he served as a long-time professor and director of the National Energy Law and Policy Institute at the University of Tulsa College of Law.

FOCUS SPRING 2017 | 29 Remembering Joe Byron Millspaugh, ‘49, Marilyn K. (Hurst) Simon, died Feb. 11, 2013. He was a ‘69, died Sept. 11. She retired U.S. postal carrier. worked for the State of Collis Grisby Kansas Labor Department Collis Grisby, ‘89, died Jan. 24. Donald William “Don” for 42 years. He worked for the Wichita Fire Moore Sr., ‘99, died Jan. 14 Department for 23 years. In 2010 in Wichita. Don was a unit Robert “Bob” Glen Skillen, he was honored as a “Firefighter manager for Hutchinson ‘53, died Jan. 3. He served in Hero” by the American Red Cross Correctional Facility. the Korean War. He taught and Emprise Bank. The honor is math and coached at various Don Moreland, ‘57, died awarded to firefighters who act above schools and was a member of Sept. 21. He received his and beyond the call of duty while the Norwich Baptist Church. medical degree from the performing their jobs. University of Kansas after Dr. Daniel E. “Dan” Smith, graduating from Friends. ‘53, died Dec. 13. He earned He served in the U.S. Army his Ph.D. from Oklahoma Ronald Charles (Ron) Dillon, parts for planes. She also Reserve for several years. His State University in 1966 ‘67, died Oct. 2. He taught worked as a guest editor of first medical practice was and served as the chief K-12 vocal and instrumental Mademoiselle magazine in in Wichita. In 1975, he and psychologist at Parsons State music for five years. Upon New York City. his family moved to Tyler, Hospital and Training Center. moving to Kansas City in Texas, where he was a family During his tenure there, he Marjorie Hyer, ‘42, died 1971, he worked for three practice physician until his also worked in the training Sept. 5. She was the religion music stores before going retirement in 2006. department and served as editor at The Washington to work for Wells Fargo. He interim superintendent of Post in the 1980s. She Gerald C. Neece, ‘60, died worked for UMB Bank for 20 the hospital. answered a call to service Nov. 28. He was a World War years, retiring in 2005. after World War II by working II army veteran. David L. Stanton, ‘54, died Denise Faramarzi, ‘09, died with the American Friends Nov. 18. He was a farmer, Ralph R. Owens, ‘58, died Oct. 19, 2016. She worked Service Committee in crop duster, school teacher Dec. 6. He served in the U.S. most of her life in the Germany with orphans and and vocalist. Army during the Korean War. Kansas City Public Schools displaced persons. He worked for Sears until Derrill Unruh, ‘90, died as a paraprofessional and Mary (Kerschen) Lauer, 1988 when he started his own Oct. 27. He worked for 28 substitute teacher. ‘78, died Nov. 8. She was a home interiors/contract sales years at Automotive Controls Virginia Eileen (Clark) medical technologist and business before his retirement. Corp./Dana Controls as the Frazier, ‘48, died Nov. 1, lab supervisor at St. Joseph’s factory manager and division Jimmie “Jim” Pitts, ‘58, 2016. She taught home Hospital in Wichita. She manager. He served as the died Dec. 12. He was a economics in Fowler, Kan., established the first school mayor of Independence, minister most of his life, before returning to Houston. library for St. Patrick’s Kan., three times. He also serving in Kansas and Indiana. She was employed by MD Catholic School. served on the board and Anderson Hospital as an Eric Edward Scott, ‘80, died as board chairman for the Shirley (Parks) Meyer, accountant in the food Dec. 6, 2016, after a long Independence Chamber of ‘58, died Oct. 18. She was services department for more battle with colon cancer. Eric Commerce. a member of Ascension than 30 years. was a Singing Quaker for Lutheran Church in Wichita. Naomi (McLeod) Young, three years, beginning in Ronald K. Goering, ‘89, She started her career at King ‘60, died Jan. 17. She lived 1980, and later graduated died Jan. 13. He was a private Van Lines, where she was a in Wheaton, Mo., where she from Southwestern College in investigator and worked in vehicle qualifications manager and husband Bob owned Winfield. Eric’s late maternal law enforcement for 16 years. for 25 years. Then, she started and operated Bob’s IGA. For grandfather was Jerry her career at Pizza Hut Corp. several years she worked for Patricia (Head) Hinton, ‘48, Matthew Highfill, who was a in the licensing department. McQueen Funeral Home. She died Aug. 30. During World Friends University business Upon her retirement 25 years was a member of Pineville War II she served as a detail administration professor. later, she was manager of Christian Church and illustrator for Boeing, doing restaurant development. attended Wheaton United “to scale” drawings of repair Methodist Church.

30 | Friends University Baby Falcons Robert Backer, ‘70, is Ryan W. Hansen, ’05, retired and is residing in successfully defended his To Sohna (Njie) Shook, ‘07, the foothills of the Smoky dissertation and graduated and husband Justin, a baby Mountains with wife Janice in December with a Ph.D. daughter, Olivia Kay, born (Niece) Backer, ‘71. in clinical psychology from Aug. 7. The Ohio State University. James Gross, ‘72, spoke Hansen included his research in a panel discussion on supervisor, Dr. Donna “The Bauhaus - 1920s to Class Notes Stuber, professor of human the Present, Abstract Art in services/psychology, in his America” at Georgetown 1960s acknowledgements. Glenn, ‘64, and Dianne University Nov. 17. Lygrisse, ‘61, celebrated Jackie Shareé Madsen, their 53rd wedding ’02, was appointed to anniversary with an 80-day 1990s the Oklahoma Teachers Dan Breci, ’94, is the new RV trip to Alaska and back. Retirements System Board police chief of Junction Glenn is vice chair of Central of Trustees. City, Kan. Alumni Kansas Prison Ministry and Rebekah Priebe, ’09, is Highlight chair of the Southern District W. Cozine, ‘96, was installed serving as assistant professor Conference Faith and Life as the 2016-17 president of theatre at Cedarville Jill Commission for Mennonite of the National Funeral University in Ohio. Brethren Denomination. Directors Association. (Moody) Dr. Matt Skillen, ‘02/’06, has Bosley Donald “Don” Moon, ‘60, Chris Terrill, ’95, has been been named the department was named a charter member hired as the executive chair of the Elizabeth Jill (Moody) Bosley, of the Continuing Care director of Crosstown High in College English Department. ‘98, is serving as the Hall of Fame, noting his Memphis, Tenn. He joined the faculty at executive director of development of the concept Elizabethtown in 2009 and the Wesley Children’s of CCRC without walls: received tenure in 2015. Foundation in Wichita. Friends Life Care at Home. 2000s The foundation was Samantha (Holliday) Cotten, established in 2016 to ’04, has opened a bakery, help provide financial flower and tea shop in Derby, 1970s… assistance to families Earnest Alexander, ’79, and Kan., with her mother. in need and to provide friend Karla Burns recorded tools and services a new album titled “A to patients and their Christmas Celebration.” families to make their hospital stay more comfortable. Bosley previously served as the Alumni Highlight director of development of the Children’s Miracle An twan Wilson Network and held Antwan Wilson, ‘00, was named as chancellor of the Washington, several philanthropic D.C. public school system in November 2016. He previously leadership positions served as superintendent of the Oakland Unified School District, with other non-profit where he developed a strategic plan focused on effective talent organizations, including development, accountable school site support and quality March of Dimes and the school development. Past jobs have included serving National MS Society. for six years as assistant superintendent for Post-Secondary Readiness at Denver Public Schools, and serving as a high school principal in Denver and a middle school principal in Wichita.

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FOCUS SPRING 2017 | 31 Brian Stranghoner, ’02, is positions. His most recent marketing officer for the the 2016-17 Outstanding job was the city’s water and Chicago health system, High School Music Educator wastewater supervisor. which includes the University for the South Central Kansas of Chicago’s medical Caleb Drummond, ’10, plays Music Educators Association. center, medical school and in a variety of musical acts in Stranghoner is the first music biology division. Hidlay had the Wichita area, including educator from Rose Hill to previously served as the Spirit of the Stairs, the Jenny receive this award since 1998. chief communications and Wood Band, and The Travel marketing officer for Via Tracy Wedel, ‘02, has joined Guide. He also teaches at Christi Health since 2011. the Todd Barnes State Farm Damm Music Center. Insurance agency in Newton. Suzanne Hurst, ’11, was Julie Ann Dubuc, ‘16, Wedel is a State of Kansas named the new human began doctoral work in Property Casualty, Life Health- resources manager of workplace learning and licensed agent. She previously Bunting Magnetics. Hurst leadership at the University worked as an office manager/ brings more than 10 years of of Pennsylvania’s Graduate veterinary assistant at Hesston experience to the position. School of Education in Veterinary Clinic. February. In addition, Julie Stephanie Jaso, ’16, is Karen (Ocker) Youngblood, launched her firm–JBN the new case coordinator ’04, was appointed to serve Global Solutions, a at Carla’s Youth Residential on the State of Oklahoma’s management consulting and Center Second Phase. Board of Juvenile Affairs. executive coaching firm–in Christina Koinis, ’15, runs a May 2014. ballet studio in Punta Gorda, Alumni 2010s Mary (Lebeda) Fla., where she has started an Highlight Richard D. Bates, ’15, Hetherington, ’15, was outreach program, “Chance presented “Understanding selected as a future attendee to Dance,” for children in Ben Relationships” Oct. 9 at the of the Young Professionals her community. Her students Bonner Springs City Library. of Wichita Leadership performed with the Charlotte Hutton Academy. Twenty-five young Symphony Orchestra Dec. 18. Ben Hutton, ‘08, was Dillan Curtis, ‘12, was named professionals in the Wichita Brandi Lane, ’14, was named chairman and as Rose Hill’s new public works area received this honor. appointed to Susan B. Allen chief executive officer superintendent and leads William “Skip” Hidlay, ‘14, Memorial Hospital’s Board of Hutton Construction and coordinates all public accepted a new position of Trustees. in Wichita. He has works operations. Curtis has as vice president and served as president been employed with the city chief communications and of the company since since 2008, holding several 2010. During his time as president, the number of employees more than tripled through growth and acquisition, Alumni Highlight and the company expanded its capabilities Ja mie Sparks geographically, as Jamie Sparks, ’12, received the Kansas Independent well as in multiple new College Association’s Faculty of Distinction Award. Sparks industries. In his current is an instructor of psychology at Central Christian College position he works more of Kansas. The KICA Faculty of Distinction program directly with clients, celebrates excellence and achievement among faculty communicates with at the 19 accredited private colleges and universities in employees about the Kansas. Faculty honorees are selected for their emphasis business and is more on classroom teaching, personal attention to each and involved in the local every student, and a commitment to character, values and community. learning through every facet of their graduates’ lives.

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Jacob “Tug” Wamego Jacob “Tug” Wamego, ‘16, has been named president and CEO by The Prairie Band, LLC Board of Directors. He held the position on an interim basis since May 2016. Wamego is a Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribal member and has more than 15 years of experience working with tribal governments, with particular focus in Indian gaming, government contracting, business development and strategic planning. He also has extensive knowledge of tribal and federal and state laws and regulations. He is a licensed attorney in the State of Kansas and Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. Prairie Band LLC was formed in 2010 as an economic development company wholly owned by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and has grown into a family of five subsidiary companies with commercial, federal and local customers.

Dan Moran, ’14, received Damon Young, ’13, is the Golden Apple Award the recipient of the 2017 from KAKE TV, Davis-Moore Leadership Transformation Remembering and Project Teacher. He Grant from the Kansas Jordan Freeberg, also received $1,000 for Leadership Center. The school supplies and physical grant was awarded to his Global MBA education equipment. non-profit organization, The Meeting House, located in Stude nt Seth Oldham, ’12, Sedgwick, Kan. It’s too early to leave at the age of 26. Intelligent, sharp, presented at the Kansas reliable, polite, tactful with a kind smile — that is how I World Language will remember Jordan. He loved Friends and enjoyed our Association’s annual F ACULty/STAFF/ global residency in South Africa this past fall. I interviewed conference in Overland Park, BOARD NOTES his colleague from Textron that he referred to the Global Kan., Oct. 28-29. He shared Dr. Mark Bartel, associate MBA program. Jordan died the next day and will never data from his master’s thesis read my thank you note. professor of music and titled “Foreign Language director of choral music, was All of us at Friends University share Dean David Teachers’ Perceptions of the guest conductor for the Hofmeister’s feeling, “I am so very sorry for you and the Observational Feedback.” South Central Kansas Music class and Jordan’s parents — such a shock.” Jordan, you Jadyn Rathbone Urbina, ’14, Educators Association Middle will be remembered by Friends, your class, professors and also attended the conference. School Honor Choir Nov. 5. all the new friends you made in South Africa. Rest in peace. Amy Shelden, ‘17, has been Marsha Bewersdorf, vice ­­­— Dr. Valentina Chappell hired to serve as the events president of finance, was and grants coordinator in named a 2017 CFO Awards the University Advancement honoree by the Wichita Office at Friends University. Business Journal. program, led a group of and Kansas City clinical She assists with the planning of 20 MBA students to South director, was elected to the Dr. Amy Bragg Carey, community and alumni events Africa Oct. 29 to Nov. 9. American Association for president, attended the in addition to managing Marriage and Family Therapy President’s Interfaith Emily Conner, graduate and external event requests. Election Council. and Community Service professional studies recruiter, James Stepien, ‘16, was Campus Challenge Sept. was accepted in LEAD Derby, Dr. Gretchen Eick, adjunct named vice president of 22-23 at the White House a program designed to teach faculty member, gave a business development at in Washington, D.C. people leadership skills that presentation about “Civil Wesley Healthcare in Wichita. can be used in all areas of life. Rights in Wichita” Feb. 8 at Dr. Valentina Chappell, He previously served as one of the Central Library in Wichita. Dr. Rebecca Culver-Turner, Wesley’s physicians relations professor of business and associate professor of and outreach managers. technology and program director of the Global MBA marriage and family therapy

FOCUS SPRING 2017 | 33 Dr. Russell Arben Fox, in Wichita and Dec. 11 at Tony Lubbers, director of and Dance (KAHPERD) professor of political science, Trinity United Methodist financial aid, was the opening Conference Nov. 3-4 at Fort director of the honors Church in Hutchinson. keynote speaker at the Hays State University. program and model UN Rocky Mountain Association Dr. David Hofmeister, dean Dr. Michelle Robertson, sponsor, was a panelist for of Student Financial Aid of the College of Adult and professor of marriage and “Engage ICT: Democracy on Administrators Conference Professional Studies and family therapy and owner Tap” Sept. 13 at the Scottish in Rapid City, S.D. He was the Graduate School, wrote and president of Delta Rite Center. present Jan. 23 when Kansas the article “Students as Kappa, was spotlighted in Gov. Sam Brownback signed Dr. Chris Habben, professor Customers? A Path to Losing the American Association a proclamation designating of marriage and family the Market” published by for Marriage and Family February as Financial Aid therapy, Kansas City site The EvoLLLution. Therapy’s annual business Awareness Month. program director and meeting for her work with Dr. Kevin Hoppock, board Kansas City site specialized Dr. Alan Maccarone, Delta Kappa. of trustees member, is one accreditation and assessment professor of biology, assisted of the Wichita Business Dr. Jerry Smartt, professor administrator, is serving the Maine Department of Journal’s 2016 Best Doctors in of Spanish, presented a as the president of the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Family Medicine. paper titled “So What Can American Association for with tracking great blue herons. My Students Do with a Marriage and Family Therapy. Dr. Jim Maddox, professor of Foreign Language Degree” business, facilitated a World at the Kansas World Café discussion group Nov. Language Association’s 15 at Century II in Wichita. annual conference in He co-authored “Creating Overland Park, Kan. Oct. Submit Your News to: Sustainable Engagements: 28-29. Dr. Smartt served as Lessons Learned While a translator and interpreter friends.edu/update Consulting in Ghana” with during a forum at the Share your accomplishments with your classmates and several Friends University San Cristobal Center in friends. Submit birth and marriage announcements, alumni. The article was Guanajuato, Mexico, Oct. job changes or promotions. In addition, please keep us published in the Organization 4-10. Wichita Mayor Jeff informed of address changes or connections by filling out Development Journal this Longwell and Former the form at friends.edu/update. (See the end of the form past summer. He gave a Mexican President Vicente for Focus Magazine Class Note submissions.) Alternatively, presentation on organization Fox attended the forum. development, “Rapid OD: you can email us at [email protected]. Karen Warn joined the Global Consulting in Bolivia, University Advancement Ghana and Ecuador,” at the and Marketing division as International Organization Lisa Hittle, assistant Dr. Daniel Lord, adjunct the coordinator of data and Development Association professor of music and professor for the Marriage the annual fund program. Annual Conference in August director of the jazz program, and Family Therapy program, Karen was hired in 2005 as in Mysore, India. He visited attended Jazz Education presented “Mindfulness as a an admissions coordinator Kathmandu University in Network’s international Resource for Family Services and most recently held Nepal. He interacted with conference in New Orleans and Providers” with Keenan the position of senior the university’s management Jan. 5-7. She was the guest Poore, ’12/’16, Oct. 4 at administrative assistant in faculty and graduate students, conductor Dec. 3 for the the 40th Annual Governor’s Enrollment Management. gave a guest lecture to their Northeast District Honor Conference for the MBA students, and led a Kelley Williams, vice Jazz Ensemble in Kansas City. Prevention of Child Abuse roundtable discussion on president of administration, On Nov. 5, she directed the and Neglect. Dr. Lord is the current research topics and co-wrote “Midwestern South Central Honor Jazz chair of the Commission on developing a research agenda. Women’s Farm Business Roles Ensemble in Andover. She Accreditation for Marriage and Farm Business Financial also conducted the 41st Stan and Family Therapy Dr. Dennis Obermeyer, Satisfaction: An Exploratory Kenton Christmas Carols Education in the American professor of physical Study,” which was published Dec. 4 at West Heights Association for Marriage and education, attended the by the Journal of Family and United Methodist Church Family Therapy. Kansas Association for Health, Economic Issues. Physical Education, Recreation

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