Summer 2010 A recap of SLU’s May ceremony PAge 2 Alumni 100 years Alum melds New assist in of business movies and restaurants Haiti education the military in Midtown PAge 8 PAge 12 PAge 16 PAge 18 FALL 2004 WINTER 2005 { president’s message } { contents } On May 15, I had the pleasure of addressing our graduates ready to use your God-given departments at commencement. This year, I reminded our newest alumni talents to help countless other Volume 36, Issue 3 about their special role as Saint Louis University graduates men, women and children real- 2 | on campus ize success in their own lives. and what is expected of them as they go out into the world. 2010 commencement • Center for To the creators, the commu- edItor After I delivered my remarks, it occurred to me that this Sustainability • Casa de Salud • Laura Geiser (A&S ’90, Grad ’92) message doesn’t just apply to our new alumni — it applies to nicators and the thinkers: You U.S. News rankings • Professional are more than the individual all of them. Indeed, even though your commencement may Studies dean named • Arts at SLU ContrIbu tors have been many years ago, I am sure these expectations will subjects you have studied — Clayton Berry resonate with you. What follows is an excerpt from my ad- from history, to art, to ethics. 6 | billiken neWs Marie Dilg (Grad SW ’94) You are the sum of all of your John Gilmore (A&S ’88) dress to the SLU class of 2010. New men’s soccer coach • Nick Sargent (Grad Cook ’10) studies, allowing you to focus Fall sports schedules his month, colleges and universities on the big picture. Indeed, you do more than across the United States are honoring 7 advancement neWs “on Campus” news storIe s see problems. You solve them. | University Communications their graduates. All of whom are A Q&A with Dr. Philip Medical Center Communications Tsmart, accomplished people, I’m sure. 16 Alderson, vice president for Billiken Media Relations But you are distinctive. You are a Saint features health sciences and dean of Louis University graduate. You experienced the School of Medicine CoV er photo the power of Catholic, Jesuit education. Steve Dolan Hope for Haiti | 8 And, therefore, your future will be mark- 23 | cLass notes Several SLU alumni lived the Jesuit mission edly different from those of your peers. 8 Catch up with classmates. through varied earthquake relief efforts. de sIgn What separates you from all these Art Direction: Matt Krob — By Marie Dilg 36 | in memoriam other graduates? Remember those members You do more than think — you feel. Your LocaL rippLes to GLobaL Waves 12 is published by Saint Louis University. | of the SLU community Universitas SLU education opened your minds, and it Opinions expressed in Universitas are those of the The John Cook School of Business who recently died. individual authors and not necessarily those of the opened your hearts. For you, service is more University administration. Unsolicited manuscripts and celebrates 100 years of business education. photographs are welcome but will be returned only if than a résumé builder. It is a way of life. — By John Gilmore 38 | aLumni events accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. The true measure of Jesuit universities Letters to the editor must be signed, and letters not Find SLU alumni activities Photo by Steve Dolan intended for publication should indicate that fact. The — of Saint Louis University in particular from tHe front Lines to tHe front roW | 16 wherever you live. editor reserves the right to edit all items. Address all — is not simply what you have done. It is who To all of our graduates: You came to Saint Alumnus Phil Strub helps Hollywood mail to Universitas, DuBourg Hall 39, One N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63103. We accept e-mail at you have become and what you will do with Louis University hoping to make a difference make accurate films about the military. 40 | perspective [email protected] and fax submissions at (314) 977-2249. the rest of your life. in the world someday. Today, I can say with An alumnus shares lessons Address fax submissions to Editor, Universitas. — By Marie Dilg To the physicians, nurses, therapists and confidence that you will make a world of he’s learned while coaching other health care professionals: Your SLU difference — no matter where you go, or what midtoWn menus | 18 a homeless soccer team. Postmaster: Send address changes to Thanks to several new restaurants, SLU’s Universitas, Saint Louis University, education has prepared you to do more than you do. One N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103. treat the illness. It has prepared you treat the Your rigorous SLU Judeo-Christian neighborhood is a dining destination. 41 | tHe Last Word World Wide Web address: Letters to the editor www.slu.edu/pr/universitas.html patient. You will not only take care of your education has given you the knowledge, — By Nick Sargent patient’s pain. You will feel it. values, principles and the skills — and most To the future CEOs, CFOs, CIOs and en- importantly, the moral compass — to make Universitas is printed by Universal Printing Co. 12 trepreneurs: Your SLU education has taught ethical decisions. You have been formed, you that business is about more than the bot- and hopefully transformed, to become the Worldwide circulation: 113,375 tom line. It is about making sure that that the leaders of character and compassion that people at the bottom do not get left behind as our world needs so desperately at this time © 2010, Saint Louis University you climb the corporate ladder. in history. All rights reserved. To the scientists and engineers: Thanks to In exchange for all of these wonderful gifts your SLU education, you know the search and blessings, you are called to something for discovery is more than test tubes, wind greater than rewarding careers. You are called tunnels and microscopes. For you, the world to lead lives of significance. And in the end, is your laboratory, and your research will im- that is the real reward of SLU’s Catholic, prove lives and will make our planet a better Jesuit education. place in which to live. To the teachers, lawyers, social workers and public servants: You are ready for more than success in the classroom, the courtroom, the Lawrence Biondi, S.J. clinic and the halls of government. You are President 18 { on campus } the ARTS at SLU Alberici Foundation gives $5 million SLUMA’s ‘urban to establish sustainability center Wanderers’ exhibit n April, Saint Louis University announced a $5 million grant includes auction I from the Alberici Foundation to establish the new Center for In partnership with Stray Rescue of St. Louis, the Sustainability — a first among the nation’s 28 Jesuit colleges and Saint Louis University Museum of Art is presenting “Urban Wanderers” (formerly “Arf Nouveau”) through universities. Aug. 29. More than 40 area artists painted, photo- The center’s mission is to develop creative, collaborative solu- graphed, illustrated and sculpted their interpretations tions to today’s pressing environmental challenges. It also will of abandoned or abused dogs or cats saved by have a special focus on sustainability issues in urban areas. Stray Rescue. The exhibited art is available for silent auction at www.blacktie-stlouis.com/auctions. In ad- Photo by Donna Lochmann Starting in fall 2010, the center will offer a master’s degree in dition, the dogs and cats used their paws, tails and/or Chill, one of the dogs sustainability — the first of its kind in the Midwest. Students noses to create “personalized” works of art that also that inspired artwork for are displayed and available for online auction. Actress “Urban Wanderers.” in the interdisciplinary two-year program will explore advanced Loretta Swit of M*A*S*H fame, a supporter of Stray green practices in business, engineering and urban planning to Rescue, also created her own stray-inspired art for the auction. All proceeds prepare for one of the fastest growing industries in the United will benefit Stray Rescue of St. Louis. SLUMA’s hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. States. Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, visit sluma.slu.edu. The Center for Sustainability also will focus on research. Of the $5 million Alberici grant, $1 million has been directed to create the Alberici Fund for Innovation in Sustainability, a seed Cupples’ butler’s grant program to grow green-related research projects. pantry dedicated in Another priority for the Center for Sustainability is public Photo by Chad Williams honor of donors education. Twice a year, the center will offer “Energy Mat- Last fall, the gallery known as the but- ters,” a six-week lecture series for business professionals ler’s pantry of Samuel Cupples House looking to advance was dedicated in recognition of the their knowledge of A selection of Staffordshire china generosity of Warren L. Lorella and Dr. donated by Lorella and Kress. Jacob A. Kress (Dent ’51). Lorella be- energy efficiency and gan collecting Staffordshire china in 1940. In 1995 he donated 19 pieces sustainability. of Staffordshire to Maurice McNamee, S.J., then director emeritus of the historic mansion. Since then, Lorella and Kress have continued their gifts of the collectible English china. The extensive collection of English blue ware was produced around 1820, with much of it exported to America, often decorated with scenic views of U.S. landmarks. The collection is on display at Cupples House 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit cupples.slu.edu.