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Introducing Dr. Pat Long Baker grad savors mission work Alumni Weekend photos ’cat chat steaming hot serving of chatter from those in the know July 2005 From the President In every issue 1 ’Cat Chat S-t-e-l-l-a! Nursing student to cheer for Chiefs 8 Class Notes In May, a Baker American literature Two, four, six, eight, who do the Kansas City Chiefs appreciate? 14 A Paws for Thanks class organized the University’s first How about Brooke Glenn, ’05. Now a student at the School of Nursing, Glenn 20 Purr-suits Dear Friends, Stella Yelling Contest. For a $1 entry found out in April that she had been selected for the 2006-07 Chiefs cheerleading 24 Sport Shorts fee, participants yelled at the top of squad. For three months, I eagerly awaited July 1, my official their lungs outside Mabee Hall try- Glenn was a member of Baker’s dance team her freshman and sophomore years start day as the president of this great University. The ing to impersonate Marlon Brando’s and was a cheerleader her sophomore and junior years. She also played volleyball day has finally arrived and I am here, proud to be a famous Stella yell in “A Streetcar at Baker. Features member of the Baker family and excited to be a part of Named Desire.” “I was in the office at school and screamed so loud. I felt bad because the class 2 Meet Pat Long shaping the University’s future. The 30-minute event raised more down the hall was taking a test and they could hear me screaming,” Glenn told the I hope to have the opportunity to meet you personally this year, and I encour- than $100 for The New Orleans Topeka Capital-Journal after being notified of her selection. 6 Baker grad savors age you to attend an alumni event in your area or visit campus. Alumni I have Literary Arts Institute Katrina Arts mission work met during this transition time have had wonderful Baker stories to tell and each Relief and Emergency Services. The event, organized by a Baker 9 Photo Feature: Alumni story is unique to the individual. Some are serious and some funny, but a com- American literature class, served as a Weekend 2006 mon thread weaves through the memories--a special feeling of connectedness with Baker University. Many have spoken of the importance of honoring Baker’s stress reliever to students on the last 24 New turf complete history while looking forward to ensuring future students a quality educational day of class. and campus life experience in the Baker tradition. John Richards, assistant professor I want to publicly acknowledge and thank Dr. Dan Lambert for his support of history, placed first in the men’s and guidance throughout this transition period. I believe Baker University is yelling contest. Baker student Brian poised for facing future opportunities and challenges from a position of strength. Berrens placed second and Tom ON THE COVER: Pat Long joins the Baldwin City and Baker University Community Because of Dr. Lambert’s outstanding leadership for 19 years, enrollment at Heiman, assistant professor of theater, finished third. cover photo by: Mark Hutchinson each of campuses remains strong and continues to grow. Baker's educational programs reflect a commitment to quality and excellence, and student focus and The top three placers in the commitment to student success is a priority in all we do. Perhaps most impor- women’s division were Kelly Vaughan. Baker University tantly, we have the talent and dedication of our trustees, faculty, staff, students, Kaci Benjamin and Laura Langseth. Sally Williams, ’06, and Elisabeth Creswell, ’06, pose for a photo during P.O. Box 65, Baldwin City Spring Commencement. Kansas 66006-0065 alumni, and supportive friends to help reach ambitious goals. Toll free 888-781-2586 • www.bakeru.edu Over the next few months, I will be working with each of our stakeholder [email protected] groups to develop a collective vision for Baker's future. As you can imagine, PRESIDENT .............................. Dr. Pat Long one of our top priorities is to ensure adequate resources and funding for student scholarships, educational programs, faculty initiatives, and physical facilities. VICE PRESIDENT OF Graduate’s findings published in New England Journal of Medicine UNIVERSITY ADvaNCEMENT . Ms. Lyn Lakin Each time you tell your Baker story, you advance the University’s visibility and help bring new friends and supporters into our family. Thank you for your con- Jared Grantham, ’58, an interna- Emory University, the University of Alabama-Birmingham, VICE PRESIDENT FOR ENDOWMENT tionally renowned researcher in the Washington University in St. Louis, Legacy Good Samaritan AND PLANNED GIVING. Mr. Jerry Weakley, ’70, MBA ’92 tinued support of this institution. I believe that together our dreams for Baker University will be realized. study of polycystic kidney disease, Hospital in Oregon and the National Institutes of Health. DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS. Ms. Cindy Belot I look forward to meeting you, and please know I am humbled and proud to had his new findings for the treat- Polycystic kidney disease causes kidneys to fill with ment of PKD published in the May cysts and often leads to renal failure. By measuring BAKER UNIVERSITY represent your/our University. BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIR. Mr. Robert Honse New England Journal of Medicine. kidney volume, using magnetic resonance imaging or With Baker Pride, It is Grantham’s fourth report in CT scans, the researchers were able to show a definite BAKER UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION the prestigious journal. disease progression reflected in an increase in kidney BOARD OF DIRECTORS President, Doug Adams, ‘01, Overland Park, Kan. Grantham, the Harry Statland professor of nephrol- size. The research gives physicians a tool to determine Vice President, Lindsay Ferrell, ‘03, Lawrence, Kan. ogy at Kansas University’s School of Medicine, worked the severity of the disease early in its course, and to Secretary/Treasurer, Linda Saul, MBA ’99, Gardner, Kan. Patricia N. Long with researchers and scientists from the Mayo Clinic, determine how fast it is progressing. A PUBLICATION OF THE OFFICE OF MARKETING Vice President for Marketing, Annette Galluzzi Designer, John Masson University Photographer, Chuck France Writer, Steve Rottinghaus ’Cat Chat • Community College colleague qualities and her solid record of would work for 17 years, first as a Jackie Snyder, now Chancellor of accomplishments,” Honse said. testing assesment assistant. Then, Metropolitan Community Colleges. Those who know Long agree that through a series of promotions, she Introducing “She always fills you up and helps there is more to her than charisma. was appointed Dean of Students. you out, yet is very focused on doing “Pat is a complete leader,” Ballard From there she went to UMKC Pat and Dennis Long a good job. She’s a terrific leader, a said. “Great leadership starts with where she was Vice Chancellor for natural born leader.” integrity and trustworthiness and Student Affairs and Enrollment Steve Ballard, chancellor of East Pat excels at both. I’ve never worked Management. Within a year she was Carolina University who was a pro- with anyone who has greater charac- promoted to Deputy Chancellor for vost at the University of Missouri- ter strengths than Pat Long.” University Communications and Kansas City during Long’s time Long’s younger sister, Debbie McCaslin, explains that those “The ability to have real strengths came from the farm and the family. conversations without “We were fortunate to have both authoritative or emotional sets of grandparents growing up and they taught us our work ethic and overtones is a great values. leadership strength, but She’s honest and her moral fiber truly is what it is. Her Lord comes not a common one.” first, her husband second and we come third,” McCaslin said. there, refers to her as “the ultimate Long applies honesty in her profes- colleague and leader.’ ” sion in a healthy but not all-together “She always paid attention to oth- common way, notes Ballard. ers. When she knew I had a rough “She knows the value of direct day, she would come by the office conversation. When something didn’t late, drag me out the door, and we seem right, she would come and say, would go to our favorite ice cream ‘Steve, that didn’t feel right to me,’ Sundays in tiny Wheatland, Mo., full from grandmother’s fried chicken place. Somehow a hot fudge sundae and we would always talk about it. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs with Pat Long cured most ills,” She knew how to do this without and Enrollment Management. When dinner that followed church, was anything but peaceful for the McCaslins. Ballard said. blame or emotion, so that made the the school’s chancellor resigned The ability to bring people conversations productive,” Ballard suddenly in 2005, the president That’s because Pat was on the porch attracting a crowd. Dr. Pat Long began her duties on July 1, succeeding together was one reason Long was said. “The ability to have real conver- quickly tapped Long to help lead the After all, there were other youngsters in the neighbor- Dr. Daniel Lambert who had been Baker’s president for selected for the Baker Presidency. sations without authoritative or emo- university as Acting Executive Vice hood who wanted to pretend they were famous singers, 19 years. Long and her husband, Dennis, a soon-to-be Baker Trustee Chair Bob Honse, who tional overtones is a great leadership Chancellor. While at UMKC she too. retired electrical engineer who has worked for Honeywell led the search for a new president, strength, but not a common one.” is credited with accomplishing big “I had an uncle who was deaf and he thought we were his entire career, will take up residence in Collins House said he knew that expectations would Long’s leadership abilities have things.