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[26]  BRIGHT FUTURES Features Working with minority and low- income youngsters in St. Louis area [14] BEYOND THE schools, Maryville’s Young Scholars EDITORIAL EDITOR: Janet Edwards CLASSROOM program helps prepare students for DESIGN & LAYOUT: McCord Design Group At Maryville, our enthusiastic faculty future success. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Dave Ambrose, Julie put innovative, student-centered Bergfeld, Sue Davis, Janet Edwards, Doug learning to the test every day. [28]  COOKING CLASS Kaufman, Jennifer Levin, Mindy Schlansky Chef Carl Lovett creates savory meals and Richard Weiss for the Maryville community. He tells [20] FLEXIBLE ADULT ADMINISTRATION his story and also shares his recipe for EDUCATION PRESIDENT: Mark Lombardi, PhD Lemon Pepper Marinated Shrimp. Continuing Maryville’s pioneering VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL tradition of meeting the needs of adult ADVANCEMENT: Tom Eschen students, the School of Adult and DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS: Erin Verry Online Education provides flexible, Departments Maryville Magazine is a publication of Maryville accessible programs. University. Unless otherwise noted, articles may be 2 IN THE LOOP reprinted without permission with appropriate credits 10 FACULTY FOCUS given to Maryville Magazine and the authors. Those [23]  LEARNING ADVENTURES submitting class notes for publication in Alumni News 12 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT & Notes may contact the Office of Alumni Relations Through new engagement programs, at 314.529.9338 or [email protected]. students hit the road this spring to gain 32 Q&A leadership skills, assist in community Maryville University is a private institution offering 75+ 34 SAINTS NEWS degrees available at the undergraduate, master’s and outreach and explore new cultures. doctoral levels. U.S. News & World Report designated 40 ALUMNI NEWS & NOTES Maryville as the nation’s No. 1 Overperforming University in 2012 and 2013. Maryville is one of only three St. Louis 48 IN RETROSPECT area institutions ranked by U.S. News & World Report in its National Universities category.

Spring 2014 Circulation: 28,000 Letter from the President MARK LOMBARDI, PhD

Dear Friends, As the 2013-2014 academic year approaches its conclusion, we have many amazing stories to share with you. In this edition of Maryville Magazine, you’ll read about undergraduate students like Adam Hoeft and Ryan Hulsey, who are conducting independent research on a rare plant species in Wyoming, and successful alumni like entrepreneur Georgina Randazzo, ’87, owner of Facilitec, Inc.—who employs three Maryville design graduates. At Maryville, our abiding commitment is to student learning, innovative teaching and educational outcomes that serve students in the workplace, in their communities and in life. In this issue, we introduce a group of dynamic faculty who are reshaping the face of higher education here at Maryville. Through future online and print stories, you will learn about many more of our highly skilled teacher-practitioners. We also share stories of incredible research, travel, community service and immersion experiences pursued by our students and we profile our School of Adult and Online Education—where the future of adult learning means geography, time and cost are no longer impediments to a top quality education. Another story illustrates how Athletics Director Marcus Manning, student-athletes and coaches are modeling the way a school not only moves into Division II but succeeds with hard work, commitment and sportsmanship. Also, please take a moment to celebrate the work of eight outstanding faculty who have announced a much-earned retirement. Their passion, service and influence will be felt for years to come. It’s no wonder, then, that for the second consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has named Maryville the No. 1 Overperforming University in the nation. Thank you for believing in Maryville and lighting a path through the decades for our students. This good and great University will always make you proud.

Warm Regards,

The individuals featured on the cover of this issue of Maryville Magazine are representative of the many

] [ SPRING 2014 exceptional faculty at Maryville University. Featured (in alphabetical order) are: Brian Bergstrom, PhD; Geriann Brandt; Leilani Carver, PhD; Gabe Colbeck, PhD; Rebecca Dohrman, PhD; Jon Fahnestock, MFA;

creative Abe Gootzeit, FSA, MAAA; Melissa Griswold, PhD; Jesse Kavadlo, PhD; Katherine Kline, PhD; John

dynamic ENERGETIC Innovative Marino, PhD; Erin McNary, PhD; Christopher O’Connor, PhD; Eliza Prager, OTR/L; Olaide Sangoseni, PhD;

Teaching1 Mascheal Schappe, EdD; Tom Spudich, PhD; Mya Vaughn, PhD; Johannes Wich-Schwarz, PhD; Dustin INSPIRED FACULTY PUT STUDENT LEARNING FIRST York; Jennifer Yukna, PhD; and Nina Zimmermann, RN, ANP-BC.

The faculty shown in red are featured in the Teaching1 story, beginning on page 14. They include: Scott Angus, MFA; Dustin Loeffler, JD, CFA, PMP, ’02; Kyra Krakos, PhD; Linda Schultz, PhD; and Jason Williams.

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ON SCHEDULE: Construction of Myrtle E. and Earl E. Walker Hall is on schedule. The building will house the College of Health Professions, The Walker Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders, classrooms, laboratories and more. A Fall 2014 completion is anticipated, with occupation planned for Spring 2015. Pictured: A recent view from the Walker Hall webcam. See current progress via webcam at maryville.edu/walkerhall/videos. We’re No. 1—Again!

For the second consecutive year, academic performance indicators “Receiving this ranking for the U.S. News & World Report named for Maryville such as graduation rate second year in a row shows we are Maryville University the No. 1 (76 percent), job placement rate in a doing outstanding work for our students Overperforming University in the nation graduate’s field (94 percent) and inside and outside the classroom,” via a comparison of top measurable retention rate (87 percent). said President Mark Lombardi. 100 U.S. News & World Report has For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report TH included Maryville in its Kiplinger’s Personal Finance 35 ranked Maryville 35th on 1 National Universities category named Maryville to its list the magazine’s first ever OF BEST since 2012, making it one of best of the country’s best values FOR Best Colleges for Veterans only three St. Louis universities values among 100 private universities. VETERANS list in 2013. 3 to qualify for national ranking. 50 The St. Louis Post-Dispatch named G.I. Jobs magazine has listed Forbes magazine named TOP Maryville to its 2013 list of “50 Maryville as a “Military TOP Maryville to its list of America’s Top Workplaces” in St. Louis, MILITARY Friendly” university for the COLLEGE WORK- FRIENDLY Top Colleges for 2013. PLACES for the second consecutive year. past three years.

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Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Associate Professor of Educational contributing editor at TIME, will deliver the 2014 Leadership Catherine Bear, EdD, has commencement address for Maryville University on Saturday, been named dean of the School of May 3. The graduation ceremony will be held for the first time Education following a national search. at The Family Arena in St. Charles, Mo. Her appointment is effective June 1. In December 2012, Meacham came to St. Louis for Maryville Bear will succeed Sam Talks Books to discuss his No. 1 New York Times bestseller, Hausfather, PhD, who is Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power. Meacham’s previous work, retiring after serving as dean American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House won the 2009 for the past eight years. Meacham Pulitzer Prize for biography. His other New York Times Bear has taught at bestsellers include Franklin and Winston: An Intimate Portrait of an Epic Friendship Maryville since 2006. Prior to and American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation. joining the faculty, she served Meacham is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Society of in a variety of administration American Historians. He is a regular guest on “Morning Joe” and has appeared on positions, including assistant “Meet The Press” and “The Colbert Report.” He presented his “In Perspective” superintendent for curriculum Bear essays and conducted interviews on PBS’ weekly public affairs program, “Need To and instruction at the Francis Howell Know.” He is currently at work on a biography of President George H. W. Bush. School District. She holds degrees Meacham will be awarded an honorary doctorate from Maryville University. in education from the University of Missouri – St. Louis and Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and earned her EdD from Saint Louis University. Last November, she was a recipient of MARYVILLE READS: ‘ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK’ the prestigious Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. The 2014-2015 Maryville Reads book selection is Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison, by Piper Kerman. The reading program unites the Maryville University community through meaningful discussion and related events. Activities Spotlight: The Center for Sustainability and curriculum built around themes in the book will be featured throughout the academic year. In conjunction with the reading program, Kerman is scheduled to make two campus visits in the fall. She will visit as part of the Maryville Talks Books series at 7 p.m. on Sept. 10 and for a Maryville Reads presentation at 12:15 p.m. on Sept. 11. lbs. of metal Both events will take place in the Auditorium. 74,431 recycled since 2012 Maryville Reads is a collaborative effort by the University Library, the Office of Multicultural Programming and the Center for Academic Success and First-Year lbs. of electronics Experience. The selected books engage students 41,104 recycled since 2012 in discussions concerning multiculturalism, cultural consciousness and social justice issues, said Genie McKee, PhD, dean of the University Library. lbs. of organic waste “‘Orange Is the New Black’ is an engrossing read composted since 2012 as Kerman relates her own experience in the criminal 29,194

justice system,” McKee said. “Kerman continues to work for prison reform and the rights of women in prison. Students will have an opportunity to see a lbs. of cooking oil different side of life and develop empathy for women 1,816 recycled for biodiesel less fortunate.” fuel since 2013

SPRING 2014 [3] [4] [ IntheLoop ] MARYVILLE MAGAZINE stations acrossthecountry. Byprovidinganationalmodel, itishopedsimilarmusictherapyprogramsmaydevelopinothercities. SPEAKING OFKIDSROCKCANCER: Fly, influencedKidsRockCancer. songwriting programforchildrenatTexasChildren’sHospital,PurpleSongsCan to createsimilarmusictherapyprogramsinothercities—muchastheartistic through Maryville,itsmessageisuniversal.Nationalexposureprovidesamodel Children’s MedicalCenterisaKidsRockCancerlocation)agreedtonarrate. sponsor, andCostas(whoseCancerCenteratSSMCardinalGlennon PBS stationinTampa,Fl.,whereBriggslives,agreedtobecomethepresenting through theeyesofchildrenandtheirfamilieswhohavetakenpart.WEDU, scenes lookatKidsRockCancerandthehealingpowerofmusictherapy,asseen therapist TracieSandheinrich,MT-BC,’09. Both hadwrittenandrecordedtheirownsongsundertheguidanceofmusic two KidsRockCancer“rockstars,”19-year-oldPierreand7-year-oldArianna. and PeterMartin,theconcertrockedTheSheldon—especiallyperformancesby The SheldonConcertHallinMay2012.FeaturingartistsBrianOwens,ErinBode a one-hourfeatureonKidsRockCancerbenefitconcert,“I’mWithTheBand,”at independent producerandwriterSpencerBriggs,aformerSt.Louisan. program madethejumptoanationalplatformwhenitcaughtattentionof is offeredtoPBSstationsallaroundthecountry.Thissmall,relativelyunknown documentary abouttheprogram,narratedbyrenownedbroadcasterBobCostas, cancer andotherblooddisorders,maysoonshineinanationalspotlightwhen Cancer Documentary Coming ThisFall…KidsRock Kids RockCancer,Maryville’suniquemusictherapyprogramforkidswith While KidsRockCancerisuniqueintheUnitedStates,andonlyavailable Out ofthispartnershipgrewasecondendeavorwithHEC-TV Briggs workedwithHEC-TVanditsstationdirector,DennisRiggs,toproduce Renowned broadcasterBobCostasnarratesadocumentaryaboutMaryville’s KidsRockCancerprogram.ThefilmisbeingofferedtoPBS —a behind-the-

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Fister Named Interim Dean for College of Arts and Sciences

Maryville University has announced as interim dean,” said Mary Ellen Finch, Fister, who also serves as a professor that Cherie Fister, MFA, director of the PhD, vice president for academic affairs. of graphic design, joined the faculty of Graphic and Interactive Design Program, “Her experience as past associate dean Maryville University in 1995. She earned will serve as interim dean of the College of the College of Arts and Sciences her bachelor’s degree at Northeast of Arts and Sciences for the 2014-2015 and as the current director of the Missouri State and her MFA at Southern academic year. Her appointment is Graphic and Interactive Design Program Illinois University. effective June 1. has provided her with the necessary “We are pleased that Cherie Fister experience and wisdom to do an has accepted our request that she serve outstanding job.”

SPRING 2014 [5] [6] [ IntheLoop ] MARYVILLE MAGAZINE U.S. Patent Awarded Professor Forensics he said. it; youcan’tseethelightwithyoureyes, night visionsystemsarerequiredtosee region ofthespectrumwhereadvanced alert. Thesourceemitsinaparticular as atypeof“friendorfoe”identification Spudich said,thetechnologywillserve emits infraredradiation.Primarily, making thefilamentforalightbulbthat science program. Spudich, PhD,directoroftheforensic awarded toAssistantProfessorTom Patent No.8,587,188B1recentlywas patented infraredlightbulb.U.S. easier withthehelpofanewly work insimilarfieldscouldbemade police personnelandotherswho of deployedsoldiers,firefighters Keeping trackofthewhereabouts The patent regulates theprocessof The patentregulates $ A DIFFERENCE HELP MARYVILLE MAKE Grants Gifts 1 AND MILLION

and labequipmentnecessarytofillthe 87,500squarefootbuilding. With constructionofWalker Hallwellunderway, fundraisingcontinuesforthevastamount offurnishings generous $1millioncheckfromtheMabee Foundationtocompletethecampaign. to reachthe$19millionmarkwithinaneight-monthperiod.Maryvillesuccessfully metthechallengeandreceiveda toward a$1milliongifttotopoffthe$20buildingcampaign.To meetthechallenge Maryvillewasrequired Walker Hall—thefuturehomeoftheCollegeHealthProfessions.Aspart agreement,itissuedachallenge Foundation ofTulsa, Okla.approvedMaryville’s requestforfundingtocompleteconstructionofMyrtleE.andEarl mathematics achievementamongyoungstudents. St. Louis.Thegrantwillfundathree-yearinitiativetoimprove and individualArchdiocesanLutheranschoolsinthecityof partner incollaborationwiththeSt.LouisPublicSchoolDistrict EDUCATION THE MISSOURIDEPARTMENT OFELEMENTARY ANDSECONDARY MARYVILLE MEETS$1MILLION“MABEECHALLENGE”FORWALKER HALL : PARTNERS INTECH: together toimproveonaninfraredlightbulbprocesspatentedearlierthisyearbySpudich. Dave Ambrose Maryville, Spudichpreviouslytaughtat they’re outonamission,”hesaid. track soldiersoraSWATteamwhen or off.Itcanbeused,forexample,to particular frequency.Youcanturniton blinks inaparticularpatternat someone intheformofapatchandit awarded a$1.4milliongranttoMaryvilleasthelead Now inhisthirdyearofteachingat “It’s designedsothatyouputiton Tom Spudich,PhD,directoroftheforensicscienceprogram,andMylesJerrett,senior, worked to improvetheproduct’sperformance. to explorealternativefilamentmaterials Maryville University,Spudichcontinues the helpofforensicsciencestudentsat $65,000 U.S.Army-fundedgrant.With The researcheventuallyreceiveda technology alongwithagroupofcadets. at WestPointwherehedevelopedthe the UnitedStatesMilitaryAcademy In Spring2013theJ.E.andL.Mabee research andinvestigation. faculty inthesciencesconduct Sciences tohelpstudentsand to Maryville’s CollegeofArtsand worth ofchemicalsandequipment donated morethan$250,000 SIGMA-ALDRICH CORPORATION [ IntheLoop ] [7]

2014 SPRING director , is vice PRESIDENT president for student life and dean of students, has been recognized with the James J. Rhatigan Outstanding Dean Award, (Student presented by NASPA Affairs Administrators in Higher Education), for longtime leadership, service, professionalism, innovation and effectiveness. featured in a new book by higher featured in a new book by education authorities Joanne Soliday and Rick Mann: Surviving to Thriving: A Planning Framework for Leaders of Private Colleges & Universities. NINA CALDWELL, EdD, MARK LOMBARDI, PhD An endorsement by BRIAN GARDNER, ’03, ‘07, of student involvement, was named to the Board of Directors chair-elect for the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA). ceramics instructor OLAIDE director of athletics, has been named to the 2013-14 vice president for institutional advancement, was named president-elect of the Press Club of Metropolitan St. Louis, beginning in 2015. executive committee of the National Association of Collegiate Directors executive committee of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). Manning was also honored with the 2013 Business award from the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce. Person of the Year TOM ESCHEN, MARCUS MANNING, MICHELLE HAMILTON, MICHELLE HAMILTON, for the Art & Design Program, was chosen to create the original glass artworks which served as the award for 2014 honorees of the presented annually by Missouri Arts Awards, The Missouri Arts Council and the State of Missouri. A different artist is featured every year. director of the criminal justice/criminology and director of the criminal justice/criminology associate professor of development and implementation of the survey development and implementation the American Bar RubinBrown LLP, methodology. Missouri State Public Association (ABA) and the The final report is Defender System led the team. A Study of the Missouri titled, “The Missouri Project: Standard.” Workload Defender System and Attorney (near right), and assistant professor of physical therapy, (near right), and assistant professor of physical therapy, rehabilitation counseling, has several books slated for publication by Routledge: Thriving on the Care Front Lines: A Guide to Strengths-Based Youth , is due out in April 2014; a companion book, the Work in Care Worker 2nd edition of The Residential Youth Action: A Collaborative, Strengths-Based Approach, is scheduled for August 2014. A third book, The , is due out in November. Notebook for Families Therapist’s KENT BAUSMAN, PhD, sociology programs and associate professor, recently served on a professor, sociology programs and associate defense in Missouri. He oversaw research team to assess public BOB BERTOLINO, PhD, KONRAD DIAS, PhD associate vice president and director of the Center for associate vice president and director of the Center for received a grant of $10,000 from the Home Health Section of the American Physical Therapy , (far right)

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of English, has co-edited (with Bob Batchelor) a collection of essays slated for publication by Scarecrow Press in June 2014: Michael America: Magical Words, Chabon’s and Sacred Spaces. Secret Worlds, ALDEN CRADDOCK, PhD, JESSE KAVADLO, JESSE KAVADLO, PhD, (above) Craddock is interviewed by a reporter from SNRT-TV, (above) Craddock is interviewed by a reporter from SNRT-TV, the Moroccan national TV station. Civic Engagement and Democracy, penned an op-ed published in the St. Louis penned an op-ed published Civic Engagement and Democracy, He also Post-Dispatch (Feb. 7, 2014) about the fight for democracy in Ukraine. Annual International represented Maryville University this spring at the First held in Marrakesh, Conference on Education for Democratic Citizenship also provided the Morocco. Craddock appeared on the opening panel and closing presentation for the conference. Associate professor of physical therapy, Associate professor of physical therapy,

AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR FIELDS Faculty Association (APTA) to study the effects of exercise training and front loading of physical therapy visits in home care for patients to study the effects of exercise training and front loading Association (APTA) of the APTA. with heart failure. Dias received an additional grant of $5,000 from the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section SANGOSENI, PhD ]

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[ College when I say that The following faculty members Leah is not replaceable. BARBARA PETZALL, PhD are retiring this spring. We’ve Her gifts are unique and Professor of Management asked a colleague who knows them cannot be duplicated Barbara has managed our well to reveal something about the in this current higher internship program with wonderful gifts of teaching and education cultural climate. Her gifts are Edward Jones for 13 learning each of these longtime many when it comes to both literature years. This partnership professors has imparted to and the performing arts. The University has resulted in Edward Maryville University students. is losing a dedicated humanist who has Jones—one of the top 10 taught a wide variety of courses from companies to work for Shakespeare to the 10-minute play to in the Forbes rankings—hiring hundreds performance workshops. of Maryville graduates. Barbara created a LINDA BERRY, RN ~ Germaine Murray, PhD, Professor foundation for so many of our graduates’ Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing of English careers in financial services. Linda is one of those ~ John Lewington, PhD, Associate Dean faculty members PAUL MACK, EdD of the John E. Simon School of Business who teach real-world Associate Professor of Education nursing practice to our Paul’s counseling DAN SPARLING, PhD students. She has high background comes Professor of Psychology expectations for the through in all he does I enjoyed working with students, and, as a result, at Maryville. Over the Dan as dean because they reach for the stars when they have years, he has helped he had respect for her as an instructor. Students always numerous students faculty, consulted us relate in exit interviews that she is one of through life crises, about important matters the best faculty members in the program. and his classes often involve deep and was unusually She will be missed a great deal; it will discussion that bridges the personal and transparent. When I really be hard to replace her. professional. Paul reminds his fellow disagreed with him (not unusual), he ~ Elizabeth Buck, PhD, Assistant Dean faculty about our responsibilities to care listened and our debates were civil and for Nursing for the larger community and especially fun. Dan understands and shares the those most in need of care. This social values of the liberal arts and sciences TOM BRATKOWSKI, PhD justice lens is apparent in his life both and he knows what is important. I will Professor of Biology inside and outside of Maryville. Paul miss him a lot. Tom is passionate will be much missed. ~ Linda Pitelka, PhD, Professor of History about teaching biology ~ Sam Hausfather, PhD, Dean, and a champion School of Education LOTTCHEN WIDER, PhD, ‘74 of sustainability at Professor of Nursing Maryville University BEVERLY NANCE, EdD Lottchen is a treasure and in the community. Associate Professor of Education who will be greatly He readily shares his Bev’s deep missed at Maryville. time and his knowledge to support understanding of She is one of the most and inspire others. He has worked systems thinking and the sincere people I know tirelessly on the revitalization of Old North importance of reflective with a level of integrity St. Louis and serves on the Center for practice have permeated I admire. She has great Sustainability Advisory Council and on her teaching and left an gifts in the area of teaching, writing and the BiodiverseCity St. Louis project at the indelible mark on all of research. A highly creative teacher, she Missouri Botanical Garden. He will leave her students. Reflecting on all she has has embraced variety and innovation. I a void at Maryville and be missed by all. brought to the School of Education over cannot imagine the nursing program or ~ Peggy Lauer, Director of the Center the years, I must say Bev’s strongest Maryville without her! for Sustainability legacy will be her passion for ensuring all ~ Alice Jensen, MSN, RN, Coordinator of our students understand the profound of BSN-Completion Program

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“Suburban Modernism: The Architecture and Interior Design of Ralph & Mary Jane Fournier,” an exhibit held in February at Maryville University’s Morton J. May Foundation Gallery, tapped into a rising surge of interest in Mid-Century Modern design and was one of the most popular exhibits in gallery history. Curated by Jessica Senne, AIA, NCIDQ, assistant professor of interior design, the show featured early works of prolific St. Louis designers Ralph and Mary Jane Fournier, both of whom were just beginning their careers in the post-WW II era of the 1950s. Mary Jane Fournier, now deceased, trained as an architect and later taught interior design at Maryville University during the 1960s. Ralph Fournier, 91, retired in 1989. He attended the exhibit opening reception, along with some current owners of houses he designed and many fans of Mid-Century Modern design. The amount of attention the exhibit attracted was surprising, Fournier said—and so were the artifacts in the show. “It was a revelation even to me to see all the different Jerry Naunheim sketches I’ve done for the various different builders,” he said. PRESERVING A LEGACY: Jessica Senne, assistant professor of interior design, stands with architect Fournier hadn’t thought much of preserving them; in fact, he Ralph Fournier, whose early Mid-Century Modern house designs were featured in a popular exhibit recently discarded a large amount of plans from a later era. But in the Morton J. May Foundation Gallery earlier this year. Senne curated the exhibit. Fournier now realizes the significance of his work to current and future students of design. “You could see the sky, you could see the stars, you could “The University is keeping a lot of the prints from the exhibit see the outside real well. And the windows went all the way and I’m going to give them more drawings after I have a chance down to the floor so if it snowed outside and you were sitting in to go through them,” he said. your living room, you could see the snow.” “This exhibit was born from an appreciation for timeless Senne became interested in design,” said Senne, “and from the curious observation that researching his houses after she and these simple, middle-income, Modern houses so successfully her family purchased a Fournier home. “I utilized space and light that many of them have remained fell in love with the Mid-Century Modern occupied by singular families for decades.” aesthetic,” she said. “I started researching Many of Fournier’s architectural drawings, photographs and to learn more about Fournier houses but artifacts had been in storage for nearly 60 years. The collection is found virtually nothing online.” Finally, especially significant regionally since Fournier designed hundreds she wrote the architect a letter and was of St. Louis houses, particularly in neighborhoods located in the delighted to receive his positive response. municipalities of Crestwood, Kirkwood and Des Peres. The research project eventually evolved into “I enjoyed doing original houses that young people could the exhibit celebrating his 1950s work. afford,” Fournier said. He first realized he might have real talent The experience was gratifying for when six architects who graduated in his class at Washington Fournier, who may now understand his University, plus two of his instructors, all bought houses he place in architectural history more fully. designed in the Ridgewood subdivision in Crestwood—where “You sort of wonder why you’re here – Fournier and his wife (they later divorced) also bought their first you wonder what you can do best; not home. The price tag in 1952: $14,400. moneymaking, but something satisfying Fournier said he was especially fond of the big windows from the inside out,” he said. featured in those panel house designs.

The exhibit was held with special thanks to Modern STL and The American Institute of Architects St. Louis Scholarship Fund. Financial assistance for the project came from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.

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VISUAL STORYTELLERS: Professor Cherie Fister, MFA, and her students explore the art of storytelling using an artistic vocabulary of graphic design elements.

Breaking complex theories into vocabulary-sized Teaching the concepts helps young designers learn to listen, Language observe, collaborate, choreograph information— of Design and ultimately, become visual storytellers.

by janet edwards Graphic designers are visual storytellers who convey meaning using the artistic language of imagery, line, shape, typography, motion, symmetry, texture, color, says Cherie Fister, MFA, director of the Graphic and Interactive Design Program and professor of graphic design. Fister was recently named interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. “We’re interpreters,” Fister said. “Learning to do it well means becoming keen observers, empathic listeners and resourceful problem solvers. I try to teach students how to choreograph visual information, written information and people’s expectations—all are part of the design problem—and ultimately create a memorable concept and a really clean, clear message. And I love it.” Fister came to Maryville in 1995, charged with developing a new graphic design program. The new major was meant to satisfy students of a different temperament and focus.

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For artists, Fister explained, the Obata and Kassabaum team that what meaning a particular color offers

making of art is an act of self- designed the Living World exhibit at to the graphic. Focus expression—a visual representation of the Saint Louis Zoo. “There is color that aids understanding what they’re feeling and thinking. She began teaching design in 1990 (as used on maps to delineate borders) “Artists may or may not care if the as an adjunct at St. Louis Community and colors that are associative (what viewer explicitly understands their College-Meramec and continues to communicates energy or stability or work. They offer an independent, embrace the role. Fister constantly restfulness) as compared to color that is ] individual voice, a voice that usually reflects on, and responds to, the student symbolic—hues that are claimed by expects freedom, not parameters during learning process. As an seasons or corporations,” Fister said. the process,” she said. early participant in a “They have to understand Designers, on the other hand, need to program focused on the visual elements be collaborators from the outset, study of one’s own and principles, working to clearly and persuasively teaching through so they can use visualize someone else’s story. “Have Maryville’s Dr. Mary them to shape you heard of the creativity of constraint? Ellen Finch Center for understanding.” Designers generally love detail and Teaching and Learning, On occasion, thrive within a framework. We may she explored the she customizes want to change the world, but we’ll do it process of learning assignments and within a visual system,” she said. more deeply. lessons to meet Although her MFA work at Southern “The timing of particular student needs Illinois University-Edwardsville my participation or build individual involved ceramics and museum studies, in this two-year strengths. In one exercise, Fister has always been drawn to design. seminar was perfect. a student showed a While in school, she supported herself I was ready for penchant for bright colors, working as a production artist. “I loved something new and so Fister instructed her to work from the being in the studio and even when a big, and this study of the literature and muted color palette of vintage baseball task was just a task I thought it was so the teaching and learning process in my cards; another student, drawn to soft great that I could support myself as part own classroom was a breakthrough.” colors, worked with the primary colors of a design team,” she said. After Fister’s research convinced her that of Legos; a third student, who favored completing her degree, Fister entered she might be able to reach a wider range red and black, was assigned the vibrant the event and exhibit design world as of students if she began to teach design colors of tropical fish. assistant director for the First Street theory in a way that made its practicality As they create, students in Fister’s Forum gallery and museum (now called clear and applicable. “I saw students classes frequently move, discuss, The Forum) for two years. struggling when that pool of native critique. “I’m a big fan of periods of With just three staff members at the talent that brought them to design was focus combined with periods of action,” gallery, Fister gained a wide range of tapped out,” she said. “Their visual she said. “They’re learning methods of experience. She curated shows, designed sensibility could only take them so far brainstorming and collaboration that exhibits and worked with nationally known and I wanted to be able to share a will directly influence their professional artists like Phillip Glass and exceptional framework that would help them lives. They’re learning to work together, local artists such as Mary Sprague. She make—and be able to talk about— to step in and step back, take leadership, also directed educational programming good design decisions.” be a worker bee if that’s what’s needed.” that accompanied each exhibit. Working with beginning students, Fister was given a Fellow Award by When she left the position, Fister Fister realized a shared vocabulary AIGA, the national association for and her husband, artist and former would help them understand professional designers, in 2009. The award community college instructor René intellectually what they don’t get recognizes professionals who have David Michel-Trapaga, intuitively. In developing this made a significant contribution to the established a design language, she breaks basic field and to their local or regional design firm and worked in elements and complex principles community. The honor is a testament to illustration, corporate down into specifics. For the enduring strength of Maryville’s projects, arts grant example, students may be design programs, Fister said: “I am an reviews and exhibit tasked to find examples of AIGA Fellow entirely because of the design. Fister also was color used in six very different success of the Maryville program and its part of the Hellmuth, ways, then be asked to explain deep influence in the St. Louis region.”

SPRING 2014 [11] [StudentSpotlight] Dave Ambrose

YOUNG SCIENTISTS: Maryville students who presented research projects during the National Conference for Undergraduate Research this spring at the University of Kentucky are (from left), Nick Kreutz, Aaztli Coria, Robert Duncan, ’13 and Joseph Hoffmann.

Four Maryville students recently huge difference in applying for RESEARCH joined 500 elite researchers selected graduate school.” to present papers at the National Not surprisingly, the students’ Conference for Undergraduate Research, projects reflect cutting-edge research WONDERS April 3-5 at the University of Kentucky, comparable to work typically Lexington. They were selected from undertaken by post-graduate students. among more than 4,000 applicants. Four undergraduate “This is the pinnacle of presentation Breast Cancer Insights students present for undergraduate researchers,” said Coria’s work, titled, “Interaction of Gabriel Colbeck, PhD, assistant professor RNA Binding Proteins with the Long- research projects at of biology. “The students selected for Noncoding RNA, SRA, an Estrogen this are the best of the best.” Receptor Activator,” seeks to identify national conference Those chosen to present abstracts proteins that allow cells to bind with included Robert Duncan, ’13, who estrogen to trigger cell growth. Coria graduated in December; seniors Nick worked shoulder to shoulder with BY DAVE AMBROSE Kreutz and Aaztli Coria; and junior graduate and post-doctoral researchers Joseph Hoffmann. at Washington University to conduct “We had four students who applied research that could lead to a better and all four were accepted,” Colbeck understanding of breast cancer dynamics. said. “This sets them apart from “Breast cancer is the second deadliest other students and it will make a cancer for women worldwide,” Coria

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said. “It’s nice to know this work could Tadpole Tails University. To be a part of that initial help someone someday; it could help Understanding that there is a worldwide surge is kind of special.” other people figure out a cure.” decline in amphibian populations, Spotlight Kreutz wanted to find out how the Extreme Bacteria Tracking Coyotes presence of predators influences the Using a $20 cooler from Walmart and Duncan chose to look into the genetic survival adaptations of spring peeper spare parts from a refrigerator, Hoffman heritage of coyote populations in the tadpoles. He didn’t have to go far to find designed equipment to help determine central United States. He collected DNA test subjects. Collecting specimens from the effect of decreased salinity due to from coyote paws provided by the a pond near his home in Chesterfield, climate change on bacteria adapted

Missouri Trappers Association, and Mo., Kreutz found that the tadpoles to cold. ] blood samples sent from the University grew stronger, thicker tails when they “You can do sophisticated things of Nebraska. Examining genetic material developed in an environment where without a lot of sophisticated equipment,” from coyotes from as far away as predatory water tiger larvae were Colbeck said, citing Hoffman’s Wyoming, Duncan sought to identify present – potentially allowing them to makeshift incubator. “The only limiting various subgroups in the central U.S. be more agile and better avoid the factor is your ability to ask questions.” and discover if natural barriers, such as predators. Interestingly, Kreutz found Building the equipment was the easy the Mississippi River, had contributed to that these thicker tails were purely a part; the challenge was obtaining genetic isolation. The work tracked the response to the environment – tadpoles bacterial samples. Purchasing specimens transfer of genetic materials from one raised in the absence of a predator had could cost $300 or more, so Hoffman subspecies to another, primarily finding thin, ‘normal’ tails. Moreover, he found emailed other researchers who had that coyotes can travel great distances. that putting the tadpole back into a worked with the bacteria on prior Duncan said he was surprised to predator-free environment did not projects. Finally, a microbiologist at learn he was selected to present his cause the tail to revert to its former, Penn State University agreed to send research on the national stage. smaller size. samples for the cost of shipping. “Everyone is familiar with coyotes, When he was selected to present an Hoffman wanted to find out how the but there’s not a lot of research on abstract on his work, Kreutz was elated. bacteria are able survive extreme cold. them,” he said. “There’s a lot more on “It gives you a lot of pride in the “We put salt on our driveway to melt wolves. I didn’t really know how my school,” he said. “The things the four of ice,” he speculated, “so I thought maybe project would fare with all the others.” us were able to do are kind of new to the they use salt as antifreeze.” Indeed, he found that the bacteria thrived at low temperatures with higher levels of salt. The research has implications for how global warming may affect entire ecosystems. As polar icecaps melt and reduce the ocean’s salinity, the bacteria are likely to have a harder time surviving. “That bacteria and bacteria like it are the foundation of the ecosystem,” Hoffman explained. “If you lose a species like that, you could lose larger species like polar bears and penguins.” Each of the chosen abstracts demonstrated “a unique contribution” to the students’ field of study, according to NCUR officials. In addition to interacting with nearly 500 other student researchers, Colbeck said the students had the rare opportunity to meet faculty members who were actively looking for graduate students. “This experience opened doors for DNA SCIENCE: Robert Duncan, ’13, who graduated in December, works in the lab to advance his research on the them,” he said. genetic heritage of coyote populations.

SPRING 2014 [13] Through new technologies, business and community partnerships and innovative learning environments, Maryville University professors create exceptional opportunities for students to discover new pathways 1 to career success. DAN DONOVAN

o matter what else might define the purpose of higher education, at its core is a call for student learning, a charge Maryville University faculty members PHOTOS BY approach with innovative, outcomes-based teaching and plenty of energy. Through technology, community and corporate partnerships, new and enhanced educational formats and more, student learning shifts from a passive, stand-up-and-deliver process to an active and engaging approach to knowledge that often features pre- professional career experiences as part of everyday instruction. In these pages, we highlight just five inspiring professors— Kyra Krakos, PhD; Jason Williams; Linda Schultz, PhD, MSN; Dustin Loeffler, JD, CFA, PMP, ’02; and Scott Angus, MFA. However, Maryville University boasts many

JANET EDWARDS JANET EDWARDS gifted faculty who are experts in their respective disciplines and who provide outstanding student learning opportunities. Beyond this edition of Maryville Magazine, we’ll continue to

STORY BY slip into classrooms and listen to group discussions with key business leaders and practitioners, follow professors and students as they leave campus to explore their respective fields, EXCEPTIONAL and speak with students about how innovative learning experiences impact their global perspectives and create significant career opportunities.

Look for additional profiles of exceptional Maryville University faculty, including those shown on the cover of this magazine, online

TEACHING at maryville.edu/teaching1

Mentoringenthusiastic LAB CHAT: (left to right) Students Ryan Hulsey and Adam Hoeft will continue working on an independent research project this summer under the guidance of Professor Kyra Krakos. [14] MARYVILLE MAGAZINE pioneering

Fielding Research Dreams “I saw tremendous growth in Ryan and Adam after last summer,” said Krakos. “That class changed them from { KYRA KRAKOS, PHD } students into scientists.” Krakos, who holds a joint position with the Missouri Botanical Garden, said the project is part of collaborative yra Krakos, PhD, assistant professor of biology, traveled research she conducts with other scientists. Hoeft and Hulsey last summer with two students to conduct research at will complete their fieldwork in Wyoming this summer. Under Soapstone Prairie and Warren Air Force Base, near Cheyenne, the guidance of Krakos, they hope to publish the data in a Wyo. She stayed one week—her students, Adam Hoeft and scientific journal by 2015. Ryan Hulsey, stayed three. The experience elevated their “Every moment, it was a privilege to be there,” Hoeft said. learning to a new and exciting level. “I knew this was an opportunity to bridge the gap between “I took the training wheels off,” Krakos said. “They were Maryville and the next step—employment. It fueled the fire. I well trained and knew what to do.” In fact, they developed so know now there’s an entire world out there.” many new project ideas that at some point, Krakos cut them While Research 401 students are rarely in a classroom, along off. “That was so different from two years ago, when they with field techniques they learn the language of science, how asked, ‘What do we research?’” she said. “They now know to design experiments and how to write grants and use where the edges are—where to find the next questions.” primary literature for reference, Krakos said. They also present Hoeft, a senior, and Hulsey, a junior, are both biology at regional and national conferences. “This is important majors. Their fieldwork last August was part of Research 401, because not only do students learn the challenges inherent in an independent study course. While Hulsey aims to become preparing projects, but they’re exposed to the broader world of an ecologist, Hoeft leans toward a career in nature science,” she said. conservation. They had previously researched together Anyone can bag plants and collect seeds and count them, locally, but their western adventure was a giant step into Krakos said, “but to know what to do with them, to know the larger scientific community. what that means, that’s what I want see students learning.”

SPRING 2014 [15] Students as Game Changers “Professor Williams focuses on the big picture, he doesn’t just want you to learn the material to get an A on a test,” said { JASON WILLIAMS } senior Chad Bachmann. “He wants you to take what you learn in the classroom and use it in the real world.” Top industry leaders not only speak to Williams’ classes, hen Jason Williams, assistant professor and director of they roll up their sleeves and join small group discussions with the Rawlings Sport Business Management Program, teaches students, both to share expertise and gain perspective. Kurt a class it often has the giddy buzz of a game day event, or a Hunzeker, senior director of brand marketing for Rawlings, successful post-season wrap-up or perhaps a locker room pep worked with students this spring to develop marketing ideas talk. But students also describe their engagement as serious for a new baseball promotion. He’s impressed with the caliber boardroom conferencing, or in terms of the “break room of an of thinking Maryville students bring to the table. organization … where employees talk about the concepts and “They laser in and ask all the right questions,” Hunzeker theories behind the organization.” How would students said. “They’re clicking on all cylinders.” know that? “How do students develop a skill until they do it? Industry Maryville senior Joann Thompson knows about break doesn’t value those who haven’t done it,” Williams said. rooms because she’s been in a few as a colleague. Thompson “Besides, when partnerships develop, it seems like fun stuff has enjoyed internships with the Philadelphia 76ers and always comes out of it.” Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., and numerous Along with Rawlings, Williams has established partnership volunteer experiences with organizations such as the opportunities with the St. Louis Cardinals, the St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Cardinals. “Jason Williams encourages debate and the St. Louis Rams, the Missouri Valley Conference and Reactor group discussions,” Thompson said. “While there are times Watch Co., among others. where he needs to lecture to make sure we get a certain piece “We’re working toward having multiple corporate partners of information, he spreads those days out. He wants to keep in every class,” Williams said. “Students love it. They can see us engaged in debates and discussions.” the correlation between what they’re doing and the industry. “I don’t like routine, it puts me to sleep,” Williams said. Because of the relationships we have and the skills our students “We’re constantly taking on new opportunities and learn, they leave the program with a degree from a well- challenges.” His students are prepared to hit the ground respected name in the industry.” running after graduation because their skills address the hiring Senior Matthew Pierson said simply by attending classes and needs of the industry, he said. Williams knows precisely which doing the required work, he’s gained real world experience in key skills put students in the game because he constantly talks marketing, sales and professionalism. “The opportunity for a with employers. Also, the program’s advisory board includes student to gain experience and credits at the same time is what representatives from “all walks of sport and business, including sets Maryville’s program apart from any other in the nation,” corporate sponsorship, product development, marketing, he said. sports agencies and sales,” he said.

EXPERT INSIGHT: Kurt Hunzeker, senior director of brand marketing for Rawlings (far right) and Jason Williams, assistant professor and director of the Rawlings Sport Business Management Program, discuss promotional strategies with students.

[16] MARYVILLE MAGAZINE student-centered Creating a Learning Matrix Michigan resident JoAnn Maklebust, MSN, APRN-BC, AOCN, FAAN, is a nurse practitioner in surgical oncology { LINDA SCHULTZ, PHD, CRRN } and a clinical nurse specialist in wound care. She expects to graduate from Maryville’s online DNP program in August. Earning a doctorate is a lifetime goal, she said. oving from the traditional, or “on-ground,” classroom to a Despite their distance, Maklebust said she easily “clicked” new education platform has been a learning experience for with Schultz, who is also her doctoral adviser. “She loves nursing students studying online. Instructors, too, face a nursing and so do I. I feel like I can really share my nursing personal learning curve, said Linda Schultz, PhD, CRRN, dreams with her,” Maklebust said. “I hope one day to meet her assistant professor of nursing for the Catherine McAuley School in person so I can thank her for helping me to reach higher.” of Nursing in the College of Schultz schedules “office” Health Professions. hours twice a week, during When the nursing program which time students log on began offering online programs and ask questions. She in 2012—including a master’s responds to emails daily. (MSN) and doctor of nursing “Through email, and practice (DNP)—Schultz because I read the worked with a course developer discussion boards, I get to to adapt her courses to the new know my students very format. She continues to identify well,” Schultz said. “I can innovative ways to present chronicle their progress. If materials. “The first thing I someone isn’t integrating learned was that you can’t take the concept, I give targeted an on-ground class to online,” feedback. Or, if they don’t she said. understand something, they In a traditional classroom, can ask about it in their Schultz tended to teach in a group. Students become linear fashion. “Online, teaching very close; they rely on each is more like a matrix,” she other. I’ve noticed that people explained, “and I’ve shifted who would never ask a my on-ground question in a traditional teaching to class are comfortable doing reflect that so online.” same approach. Maklebust and her Technology classmates spoke to one provides so another regularly via many more discussion boards or Skype. pathways to learning.” “Our experiences were varied and extensive but one could Shaun Mendel, CRNA, lives in Arizona. easily tell that we were all nurses. This gathering of nurses from He is pursuing his DNP, a program offered near and far became a close-knit group who cheered each other entirely online, and expects to graduate in on,” she said. At some point, they even traded family photos. May. Mendel appreciates the technology Both Mendel and Maklebust said an unexpected positive utilized in a virtual classroom. For example, he was the diversity of students in their courses. “This program said, “What would originally have been a lecture embraces diversity in professional experience that creates a frequently becomes an interactive module.” fascinating environment. The instructors and students in these By design, nursing courses are tightly woven courses represent primary care, mental health, rehabilitation and connect across the curriculum. “That’s and many other nursing specialties,” Mendel said. really unusual; lessons don’t often relate from Online instruction takes teaching to a whole new level, class to class or course to course,” Schultz said. Schultz said. “I love teaching online. I’m really entwined with Final research projects are developed in students, and I enjoy seeing them grow on their own. Whatever conjunction with each course in the program— they put into it is what they get out of it. Once they hit a certain this ensures students are not left on their own threshold of understanding about that, they get really excited to complete the capstone work, she said. about learning.”

SPRING 2014 [17] “The historical perception of an accountant is of the introverted bean counter,” Loeffler said. “Now, accounting firms are building client-facing consulting practices and offering new services, such as risk advisory services. These include pentesting, forensic accounting and data analytics,” he said. In Loeffler’s forensics accounting course, students are introduced to modern vulnerability tools used by hackers. “They learn to recognize signatures of these tools in order to recommend countermeasures to clients,” he said. “They also learn new data analytics tools which can be used to parse data to find fraud as it occurs, thus helping companies mitigate additional losses.” Students also explore issues relevant to cloud-based data storage and the implications of social media in regard to an organization’s data security, Loeffler said. Jessica Smith, ’13, a risk advisory services auditor for Brown Smith Wallace LLC, said Loeffler’s course taught her just how susceptible today’s business world is to deceptive and problematic accounting practices. “I’m utilizing the tools and techniques I was exposed to in forensic accounting every day,” she said. “The ability to analyze, identify and offer corrective measures is a highly sought after skill set and extremely valuable to clients.” “My forensic accounting class mimics a typical workplace team scenario found in today’s firms,” Loeffler said. “On Day One, I give my students a hypothetical but representative fact pattern which they work on in groups throughout the course. Making the Case Their job is to analyze the given data and financial statements to determine how the for Data Detectives fraud is occurring and who is the culprit.” { DUSTIN LOEFFLER, JD, CFA, PMP, ’02 } Guest speakers, including forensic accountants and a U.S. attorney, provide guidance for the novice investigators. orensic accounting and cybersecurity are exploding career This semester, a mock trial was planned fields, with companies posting more positions than there are for the conclusion of the course. Students graduates to fill them. The growth is driven by new rules and prepared to appear in front of a judge, regulations stemming from famous fraudsters such as Bernie attorneys and jurors as expert witnesses to Madoff and major data breaches such as at Target, said Dustin explain their case theories—including the Loeffler, JD, CFA, PMP, ’02, assistant professor of accounting facts of the case, how the fraud occurred and business administration in the John E. Simon School and who was responsible. Hosted by of Business. Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard PC, “As more business transactions occur electronically, the mock proceedings were to take place organizations need to comply with new regulations governing in the firm’s downtown courtroom. the processing and storage of credit card data and other Research shows students learn best personally identifiable information,” Loeffler said. when they can relate theory to actual “Companies invest heavily in these areas.” practice, Loeffler said. “We’re finding As a Maryville alumnus who spent 14 years in a corporate that’s true at Maryville; our students feel connected. They’re environment with IBM and Boeing, Loeffler reminds students prepared to handle real world accounting situations on Day “this isn’t their grandparents’ or even their parents’ accounting One of employment.” world any longer.” Contemporary accounting practice calls for additional technical skills, he said. [18] MARYVILLE MAGAZINE Engaging Widening the Lens At the homeless shelter—or other nonprofit organizations of their choosing that serve the poor—students do whatever work { SCOTT ANGUS, MFA } is needed, whether that’s preparing food, scrubbing floors or filing papers. “Because we can’t always photograph the clients, students take photographs in creative ways while they’re there. cott Angus, MFA, assistant professor of studio art, focuses They might photograph the empty kitchen, or shoes,” Angus said. on giving students a wide lens through which to view the world. Whether his introductory photography class is taught during a study abroad experience or in St. Louis, students are encouraged to seek fresh perspectives and be active participants Students learn best when they in the world, he said. “We use St. Louis city and county as if they’re a foreign are personally and emotionally country or city that we’re exploring,” Angus said. “We go to the Zoo, the wolf sanctuary, The Grove, Lone Elk Park, The Hill— connected to the subject matter. many different places.” This year, Angus tried something different—an immersion I want them to learn the impact experience at a homeless shelter. “Students learn best when they are personally and emotionally connected to the subject photography has on people. matter,” Angus said. “I want them to learn the impact photography has on people.” Angus knows firsthand the difference a photograph can make in people’s lives. He devotes personal time “Professor Angus wants people to learn by doing,” said junior and talent to Mending Faces, an organization of doctors Victoria Griffith. “He made sure to take us to places that he who repair children’s facial deformities in the Philippines. thought we had probably never gone—he was right—and take His photographs of patients are used to inform treatments pictures there. This forced us to be creative and step outside our and surgeries. comfort zone.”

Sarah Schwegel, junior, enrolled in Angus’s class to learn Field experiences cause students to think differently about a more about the art of photography. “Through photography,” photograph, Angus said. “They consider what it means, what it she said, “I learned that things which may not look appealing does and what it says. I teach that the camera can be used for on the outside may be really beautiful if you look at them from good and bad,” he said, “and it’s important students think the right perspective.” about how the images they create can do the same.”

SPRING 2014 [19] flexible Through the School of Adult and Online Education, Maryville University continues to transformative pioneer programs in adult learning

BY DOUG KAUFMAN accessible

The School of Adult and Online Education at Maryville

University was created in 2012 to offer online students

the same quality education students in traditional

classrooms experience, with the added benefit of

flexible and accessible learning platforms. Online degree

programs are especially convenient for busy adults

who work full time, or who live too far from a university

campus to attend regular classes.

[20] MARYVILLE MAGAZINE As a regional pioneer, Maryville Maryville began offering online Maryville’s University became the first institution classes in the summer of 2012. online instructors Dan Viele, dean of the School in St. Louis to offer alternatives in adult Approximately 1,800 students from 47 confer quarterly. of Adult and Online Education education when the Weekend & Evening states are now enrolled. “We have an College opened in 1981. exchange of information and discuss “We’re in the process of reshaping Online students receive student issues,” Buck said. “They give the way we’re delivering programs to advising and academic support us awesome ideas.” adult students,” said Dan Viele, dean As with traditional class structures, Online students have easy access to of the School of Adult and Online online classes provide strong faculty faculty, with regular office hours and the Education. “We’re reorganizing classes, and advising components. “We have the possibility of chats and videoconferences, and the delivery of those classes, to same student services, as far as advising in addition to emails. Plus, discussion be more flexible and convenient for students,” Viele said. “We still work with forums can serve as 24/7 office hours, adult students.” adults to get them in the right place at Viele said. Maryville University’s master of the right time.” “As an instructor, if you have a business administration (MBA) and Students who choose the flexibility question, I’d rather you ask it in the nursing degrees are the most popular provided by online learning might enroll weekly Q & A area, especially if it’s online program areas. “While many with initial trepidation about studying class-related and about content,” he said. schools offer online education, we’re beyond a traditional classroom, but “Then when I answer it, everyone gets committed to doing it strategically students soon discover “you can design the benefit of seeing the question and with programs that make sense and creative and unique types of learning reading the response. But what generally with the student experience at the experiences in an online environment happens in an online class is that heart of what we do,” said Katherine that you can’t accomplish in a face-to- students will start to engage in helping Louthan, director of admissions face classroom,” Viele said. one another.” and advising. The depth and scope of discussion Charles Gulas, PhD, PT, dean of the far exceeds that of a class that meets Online students become College of Health Professions, said the for three or four hours, one evening a independent learners partnership with the School of Adult and week, Viele said. “The key is having Online classes are typically offered in two Online Education provides a valuable really robust content that provides terms of eight weeks each semester. resource in creating online programs. opportunities for engagement throughout “It’s pretty common that universities “Our faculty are excited to partner the week,” he said. accelerate the programming schedule for with the School to create courses The instructors, as geographically adults,” Viele said. “Students are in the and programs in a variety of learning widespread as the online student middle of a career, they want to move formats,” he said. population, are top-notch. fast to get that degree.” And because Some programs feature a hybrid “Our cadre of online adjunct faculty is Maryville programs are well designed, format that blends online and on-ground every bit as qualified as the instructors students find that learning outcomes are classes, while others are completely we have on-ground,” said Elizabeth Buck, achieved, Viele said. online. The latter allows Maryville to PhD, assistant dean for nursing. “A lot of During orientation, Maryville makes serve the needs of students located these folks have been teaching online sure that students new to online learning in areas without access to strong longer than we’ve been offering online. understand the commitment, including educational options, Viele said. That’s what makes our program successful.” providing an estimate of how much time

SPRING 2014 [21] Online Students are Self-motivated “Our average online MBA student is age 30, so most of them are working and Committed professionals. In my opinion, it’s all about access and being able to accommodate by DOUG KAUFMAN student schedules.”

For people like Dan Bruzzini, MD, a U.S. Air Force colonel “You can have strong student serving as a neonatologist at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, finding time to pursue an advanced engagement, not only with the degree is challenging. When Bruzzini learned about the online MBA program offered by Maryville University, he welcomed the opportunity. content but with each other “I travel a lot and I needed something flexible,” he said. Bruzzini also pursued the MBA program because it offers a broad range of subject areas. “I needed in small groups within the a comprehensive business education to enable me to better serve in both my military and medical professions.” online environment.” Lisa Burnitt received her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree in December 2013. The online studies are rigorous, so students need to be Buck is also a staunch supporter attentive, she said. “It’s definitely intense,” she said. “I hold a full-time faculty of online learning. role and a part-time clinical role and I went to school full-time, so it can be done. “You can have strong student It’s just a commitment you have to make.” engagement, not only with the content, Valerie Griffin, who also earned her DNP degree online in December, said the but with each other in small groups biggest benefit was the flexibility. “I worked it around my family and around my within the online environment,” she said. jobs,” Griffin said. “So I generally worked very early in the morning, before the “I’ve taught some online courses, and sun came up, and I would do school work on the weekends quite a bit. … I didn’t it’s very clear that you can develop strong have to tune in to my courses during a child’s dance recital or football game.” faculty-student relationships.” In January 2013, Bruzzini took financial accounting, his first online class; he Online learning helps students is now halfway through the program. He works an average of 80 to 100 hours become independent learners, Buck said. a week, squeezing class work in when he can. Although teachers are available “You can’t hide in an online environment. online, he had to be self-motivated, Bruzzini said. The students have to be online several “You just work very hard, make time and take advantage of the flexibility that times a week, writing papers and an online program such as Maryville’s provides,” he said. “You’re the one who interacting with their peers and faculty. has to provide the motivation; you’re the one who has to provide the effort … They tell me they work harder than they you need good time management and study skills.” did in traditional classrooms,” she said. Burnitt, director of the adult gerontology nurse practitioner program at the “Maryville University transformed Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College, agreed the flexibility and adult education 33 years ago with the convenience of online studies requires dedication. “It’s definitely a strong time introduction of the Weekend & Evening commitment,” she said. “The benefit of the online program is you’re able College, which was designed to meet to choose when those times occur.” the demands of the people who need it,” Louthan said. “We’re continuing to meet the needs of our students through online education.”

per week they can expect to devote “Rich content is there, and we build to class work. in engaging activities and delivery. It’s “You are going to have to check not so much lecturing anymore; it’s in there every day. Discussions are facilitating student learning around that created and evolving throughout the content,” Viele said. week,” Viele said. “Usually that’s all “It really enables students to work strategically put in place to get everybody at their pace and manage their own from point A to point B by the end of deliverables,” said Dustin Loeffler, JD, the week.“ CFA, PMP, ‘02, director of the MBA Online, instructors guide student program and assistant professor of learning through strategic interactions. accounting and business administration.

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Traveling off- campus, students embark on meaningful journeys to explore people and places—and to learn more about themselves and their role as citizens disc of the world. very BY DAVE AMBROSE RIVER PATROL: Four students accompanied Peggy Lauer (center), director of the Center for Sustainability, on a spring break trip to Memphis to help clean up opportunities as possible in the areas the Mississippi River as part of culture, leadership and service,” of a national effort. said Nina Caldwell, EdD, vice president hether they champion trash for student life and dean of students. Wcleanup along the banks of “It’s about planting a seed, hoping the Mississippi River, discuss leadership students will learn how they connect in the “most magical place on Earth” or with the world and be inspired to think spend alternative spring breaks helping beyond themselves.” out those in need, increasingly you’ll Although it’s a relatively new focus find Maryville University students in higher education, Maryville involved in the meaningful exploration University has long recognized that of people and places well beyond campus. student involvement outside the “We believe student engagement is a classroom enhances both personal and very important aspect of student professional success. Since 1993, for development so we provide as many instance, groups of Maryville students

SPRING 2014 [23] MAGIC MOMENTS: Students traveled to Orlando, Fla., to learn management strategies and leadership skills practiced by the highly successful Walt Disney Company —and also took some time out to explore the Magic Kingdom.

“A principal advantage of the experience was that students brought back have traveled to Florida over spring “The Disney break to participate in Habitat for Leadership Excursion ideas, concepts and Humanity projects. When Hurricane really opened my eyes Katrina devastated New Orleans, and to what I was capable of, values to apply in their after a tornado destroyed much of both as a leader and an Joplin, Mo., Maryville students individual,” said junior own lives.” volunteered as cleanup and recovery Laura Marley. “Not only did I crews. Students traveled back to Florida learn new skills, but I had fun and Joplin in 2014 to continue the work. doing it.” Three new student-learning “I was able to bring back some great opportunities were offered this semester. ideas to Residential Life to improve our In January, students traveled to Walt group dynamic,” said junior Katie Island, Ill., to Disney World. Brittany Disney World in Orlando, Fla., for Kennedy, who was also impressed by Garza, junior, appreciated the intensive sessions on leadership and the behind-the-scenes activity at Disney. opportunity to exchange ideas and build teamwork. Two groups of students also “The amount of hard work and connections with other student leaders. traveled to Memphis, Tenn.—one for an creativity that goes into building such an alternative spring break experience to help amazing atmosphere is mind blowing.” clean up the Mississippi River and another For senior Kevin O’Gorman, the Cultural Immersion to explore that city’s cultural heritage. Disney leadership model exemplified Christie Cruise-Harper, PhD, assistant Maryville’s own motto: Excellence in dean of students and director of All Things. multicultural programs, accompanied Learning from Disney “From executives to the Disney nine students on the University’s Brian Gardner, director of student World bus drivers, everyone portrays first-ever cultural immersion. Traveling to involvement, traveled with 20 students the Disney vision of creating a magical Memphis, the group networked with to Florida. The workshops introduced experience for their customers, ” he said. leaders of student organizations for students to management strategies “That’s probably the biggest concept I underrepresented populations at the developed by the Disney organization to brought back to Maryville. I’m striving University of Memphis. They also spark innovation as well as personal and to make sure each member of the explored the city’s role in the civil rights professional success. A principal organizations I lead knows our purpose movement and visited museums and advantage of the experience was that on campus so we can collectively follow other cultural institutions. students brought back ideas, concepts through on our mission.” “The diversity of students who and values to apply in their own lives, Maryville students traveled with participated in the immersion trip added Gardner said. peers from Augustana College in Rock to the meaningful conversations we

[24] MARYVILLE MAGAZINE were able to have,” Cruise-Harper said. “empowering.” As a Mexican-American, environmental issues. Since 1997, Freshman Ngozi Atasie appreciated it was inspiring to learn about other Pregracke’s network of community the visit to the National Civil Rights minority individuals who “were able to volunteers has removed more than Museum. “It was the first time I had accomplish something that was believed seven million pounds of garbage from seen what truly had happened,” he said. to be impossible,” she said. major waterways. Atasie also enjoyed getting to know “This trip gave me hope to be able to “It was a wonderful experience for fellow Maryville students. “This trip had change the view others have of my the students to personally work with a huge impact in terms of becoming people and myself,” Olivares said,”[and] him and gain an understanding about good friends with people I never saw reinforced that patience and perseverance why this work is so important,” said myself talking to outside of class,” he are the key to reaching one’s goals.” Lauer. “Almost 90 percent of the trash said. “I got to spend time with people we removed from the river was recycled. who look just like me, but are not like It was hard work. These are students who me. They got to learn something about Removing River Trash really care about sustainability.” my Nigerian-African culture, while I Peggy Lauer, director of the Center for “There is so much work to be done on also learned a lot more about their Sustainability, led a group of students to the river but it’s amazing how much African-American culture.” Memphis for an alternative spring break difference people can make in just a few Nick Howard, senior, agreed. experience focused on the environment. short days,” said junior Della Spratt. “The sheer privilege of meeting a few In conjunction with the Living Lands & Becky Girresch, also a junior, said the incredible people with stories got me to Waters program, they joined students connection to St. Louis and the question and challenge the assumptions from 15 universities nationwide to clean Mississippi River emphasized the off which I currently operate,” he said. up the Mississippi River. importance of the cleanup effort. “More “I had the pleasure of meeting someone The students worked side-by-side than just the value in picking garbage off who unintentionally flipped my world with the CNN 2013 Hero of the Year, the bank, the trip with Living Lands & on its back, a once in a lifetime sort Chad Pregracke, founder of Living Waters reminded me of the value in of experience.” Lands & Waters. The organization is having fun on the river,” she said. “I Samantha Olivares, junior, said dedicated to the beautification and hope to ... seek out more opportunities exploring the history of the civil rights restoration of American waterways and to enjoy the river we have while also movement in Memphis was to educating people about working to keep it clean.” Learning from Experience In each of these programs and others, students learn valuable lessons, Caldwell said. Whether they gain insight about history, social justice, economics, ecology, teamwork and leadership, or find meaning and personal growth in their experiences, ultimately, Maryville University students graduate with much more than a diploma. “We’re giving them a roadmap to help them make better choices and hopefully change the world in a positive way,” Caldwell said. “Each of us can do something to make a difference.”

MEMPHIS STORIES: In search of new cultural experiences and lessons in civil rights history, students traveled to Memphis, Tenn., to explore the city’s rich history and fascinating museums.

SPRING 2014 [25] PREPARING YOUNG SCHOLARS

Nurturing the potential of high ability students in diverse schools BY JANET EDWARDS

Maryville University’s innovative The opportunity to participate, however, Coxon contends that the top 5 percent of Young Scholars Program seeks to could make a significant difference in students within the low-income subgroup remedy a historic flaw in gifted their lives by providing pathways to would likely have been in the top 5 percent education: lack of diversity among college and future success. nationally if they had grown up in an students. By a wide margin, high ability “The problem of inequality is acute in academically enriched environment. minority and low-income students the St. Louis area. Black students, especially Educators want to correct the go unrecognized black males, are underrepresented in problem of inequity in gifted programs, as candidates for most school gifted programs by more Coxon said, but they haven’t had a advanced programs. than 50 percent,” said Steve Coxon, PhD, pathway forward. To change this, he assistant professor and director of negotiated an alternative identification graduate programs in gifted education. policy pilot with the state, effective over The situation is similar for Hispanic the next four years, that identifies and low-income students. low-income and minority students based According to the U.S. on school norms instead of national Census Bureau, at least norms for schools involved in the Young 22 percent of students live Scholars program and others that in poverty. “Poverty is request it. Young Scholars districts interrelated with lower include the St. Louis Public Schools and test scores for all kinds the Ferguson-Florissant School District. of reasons,” Coxon “We’re using these same tests but said. “There’s no we’re using them differently, working greater limiting within the school population. That’s the factor in a child’s big difference,” Coxon said. “It’s an life than poverty innovative thing we’re doing. No other and more and state in the country has a policy like this. more children are It puts Missouri at the forefront of living in poverty in solving this national problem.” the United States, And the policy has just been put to especially minority use for the first time: In the fall, one of children.” the first Young Scholars to be identified

[26] MARYVILLE MAGAZINE will attend McKinley Classical Junior Maryville, Young Scholars have also Academy, a gifted magnet middle/high Training the teachers— been invited to attend the Maryville school with a 100 percent college Summer Science and Robotics Program. entrance rate. and parents The enriching and advanced activities Young Scholars provides comprehensive help students develop critical thinking support, including teacher professional skills, said Carey Cunningham, principal Identifying young scholars development, parent involvement of Peabody Elementary, a longtime Gifted students typically demonstrate programs and after-school and summer partner in the St. Louis Public Schools high ability in mathematical, spatial, enrichment opportunities for students. system. The month-long summer verbal or creative abilities. Maryville’s All K-5 teachers at participating program not only gives students the Young Scholars program, which began schools receive two to three on-site, opportunity to be recognized as gifted, in early 2010, helps K-3 teachers identify graduate level classes that each he said, but it provides valuable and develop this exceptional potential in translate into 40 hours of learning. learning experiences. minority and low-income students. They Courses focus on identifying, “The summer academy are first identified as Young Scholars teaching and interacting with exposes them to resources and rather than “gifted” students, but high ability students from environments of higher learning research suggests participants will diverse backgrounds and their that will spark their interest continue to achieve at increasingly families. More than 45 educators in becoming effective college advanced levels and most will ultimately have enrolled. students,” Cunningham said. qualify for gifted programming by “It takes about 80 hours of During the two-week middle school, Coxon said. professional development Maryville Summer Major funding comes from The Saigh to create significant, Science and Robotics Foundation, Emerson and the Dana Brown positive change in a Program, students Charitable Trust. Currently, the program school,” Coxon explore science, serves 80 Young Scholars in four model said. “We’ve technology, elementary schools. Part of the program’s been able to help art and math mission is to create a national model because teachers learn with Maryville lack of diversity in gifted education is a how to teach the professors, problem in every state, Coxon said. standards and at the computer But diversity isn’t the only issue same time, raise the bar programmers and at stake: gifted students who aren’t for those kids who need gifted certified teachers. properly challenged face myriad greater challenge.” About 50 Young struggles, including depression, Parents and Scholars will behavioral issues and low academic guardians of Young participate in the achievement. “Kids should be learning Scholars are learning, robotics program in new things every day. They shouldn’t too, Coxon said. Through July, Coxon said. go to school and be bored,” he said. workshops led by guest “They’re going to Kristy Daniels-Jackson, EdS, K-12 experts, they learn tips and be with bright kids gifted coordinator for the Webster strategies for helping their high from around the Groves School District, says a program ability child to reach his or region; they’ll have a such as Young Scholars is important for her potential. Coxon has sought chance to see what other kids are all gifted students. “As gifted classrooms assistance from several area doing, interact with them, be on teams become more diverse—in regard to organizations to help meet the needs of with them.” Such peer engagement has strengths, cultures, interests and more— Young Scholars parents, including been shown to have a significantly students broaden their scope of HOME WORKS! and College Bound. positive effect on achievement, as well understanding and connection to the as the emotional well being of the world,” she said. “The Young Scholars students, he said. Program is a systematic way of Sparking advanced learning “The Young Scholars Program recognizing what gifted educators have Young Scholars are invited to participate demonstrates that excellence and known over the years: we need better in after-school and summer programs, equity in education are mutually tools to identify underrepresented groups.” including FIRST LEGO League teams attainable goals and fit well within the After sharing information about after school and a summer program Maryville School of Education’s long Young Scholars with colleagues, taught by gifted certified teachers. With history of service to children and Daniels-Jackson said her district decided additional support from AT&T, the schools,” Coxon said. to create a similar pilot program. Ryan Howard Family Foundation and

SPRING 2014 [27] BY SUE DAVIS

Anyone who watched an episode of All in “The Taste” on ABC this spring knows creating that perfect dish takes imagination, tremendous culinary skill and a bit of luck. Maryville University’s Certified Executive Chef Carl Lovett brings that caliber of talent to creations he makes G ood for Maryville students, faculty, staff and alumni. In fact, Lovett has cooked for one of the talented and discriminating judges on the show, world-class chef Marcus Samuelsson. It happened during an event featuring the nation’s top 25 Taste Black Chefs, the “Taste of EBONY,” Chef Carl Lovett caters to a variety of campus constituents sponsored by EBONY magazine in 2006. Samuelsson, starring on the television series, “Inner Chef,” at the time, was the culinary adviser for the event, and Lovett, who then headed corporate dining services for Anheuser-Busch, impressed celebrity guests by serving fried ribs with mulberry barbecue sauce and a savory grilled chicken breast wrap with a collard green leaf. Lovett’s talents have also taken him to Europe for an international chef exchange and, in his previous job at Anheuser-Busch, it wasn’t unusual for him to cook for guests at special events the company sponsored before U.S. presidential debates, Chamber of Commerce meetings and other high- profile, invitation-only dinners. “We often shipped everything in and built our kitchens on-site,” Lovett said. “I’ve helped plan and cook at events where we served 10,000 people.” While top chefs are the key to five-star restaurants and usually have high-profile roles with Fortune 500 company dining halls, only a handful of universities retain certified executive chefs. Lovett was recruited to the University five years ago to create an upscale

CHEF’S SPECIALS: Maryville’s Chef Carl Lovett cooks up masterful meals daily in Gander dining hall, as well as savory fare for special events, such as Alumni Weekend dinners and receptions.

[28] MARYVILLE MAGAZINE Dan Donovan RECIPE

INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS and healthy dining [ for the shrimp ] 1 Place water, bay leaves and experience for 3 quarts water pickling spice in large pot and students. Plans for 2 bay leaves bring to a boil. Reduce heat and the new dining hall 2 tbsp pickling spice simmer for 10 minutes. were just taking shape 1 pound (16-20) shrimp, 2 Add shrimp to pot and cook when Lovett arrived. peeled and deveined until pink and slightly firm to The transition was 1 tbsp olive oil touch, about 3 to 5 minutes (do seamless, said 1 tbsp lemon juice not overcook). Drain and cool in Lovett, who received 1 tbsp lemon pepper an ice bath immediately. his training and 1 tsp kosher salt 3 If needed, pick pickling spice off certification through shrimp. Toss shrimp in olive oil, the American [ for the sauce ] lemon juice and lemon pepper. Culinary Federation. ½ cup chili sauce Place in cooler to marinate for 2 “It’s a real team LEMON PEPPER 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice hours. Serve with cocktail sauce. effort here, and I like MARINATED 1 tbsp prepared horseradish that,” Lovett said. He ¼ tbsp Tabasco sauce [ cocktail sauce ] SHRIMP credits Fresh Ideas’ ½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce Combine chili sauce, lemon juice, owners, managers horseradish, Tabasco and and staff for making Worcestershire sauce in a bowl Maryville’s dining and mix well. hall a superb dining experience. Although the menus are different, Lovett grew up in Centreville, Ill. His and built a solid reputation as he moved Lovett says he still first summer job was washing dishes first to the Racquet Club and then to the uses many of the on the Lt. Robert E. Lee, a riverboat Seventh Inn, a former four-star, fine- same cooking techniques that he anchored on the St. Louis riverfront at dining restaurant. Lovett has tapped perfected in earlier jobs. the foot of the Gateway Arch. Locals into ideas and recipes developed at “We try to stay up on trends. and tourists frequented the boat’s these upscale eateries for special dinners Students like fresh ingredients, fresh dining room. One night, when things and events on Maryville’s campus. baked breads, composed salads and were not going well in the kitchen, a Alumni weekend 2013 included other options,” Lovett said. “We try to numerous receptions, dinners and make sure we have vegetarian and luncheons and Lovett wowed the gluten-free selections and we meet with “We meet with students monthly Maryville community. Guests enjoyed students monthly so they can give us plentiful buffets graced with boiled new ideas and feedback.” so they can give us new ideas marinated shrimp spiced and chilled A favorite student option is the to perfection, crudités shooters, Chef Carl Lovett Mongolian grill. At lunchtime, as many and feedback.” exquisite cheese selections, herb roasted as 15 colorful stir-fry selections sizzle on beef tenderloin with black truffle oil the round high-temp grill, each one manager fired all the cooks and demi-glace and a full array of mini- carefully created with hand-selected promoted the dishwashers. dessert selections. veggies and additions of beef, pork, Lovett found his calling. Lovett said Maryville events have chicken, shrimp or tofu. The grill also He cooked there for several years and given him broader experience with plays a starring role on steak night. then moved on to Boston Seafood, a desserts and pastries. His finales have “Not many universities have a former Union Station restaurant. included flaming cherries jubilee Mongolian grill, and it adds a lot of Convinced this was his future, Lovett cupcakes, chocolate cheesecakes and flexibility. Students really enjoy enrolled in the culinary arts program at homemade ice cream to order. watching us prepare their food,” St. Louis Community College – Forest “We really do more here than many Lovett added. Park. He continued to perfect his craft would imagine,” he said.

SPRING 2014 [29] Michael Kiener, PhD Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling

TALKING SHOP As the adage goes, to everything there is a season. For Michael Kiener, PhD, director of the Rehabilitation Counseling program and associate professor of rehabilitation counseling, a transformation takes place each spring when he becomes a woodworker again. Why spring? “I don’t have the time to work with wood during the school year and in the winter it’s too cold because my woodshop is my unheated garage,” he said. Kiener first practiced making boxes, and then graduated to tables, shelves, cabinets and clocks. “It all depends on what strikes my fancy,” he said. “I like Shaker and Arts and Craft design.” Kiener, who has honed his woodworking skills for the past seven years, says his pieces are not wrought from specific plans; rather, he searches for photographs of projects on the Internet. “I might print a picture or two out and then I go for it.”

Mascheal Schappe, EdD Assistant Professor of Education

COUNTRY LIVING In achieving work-life FACULTY balance, sometimes all you need is a change of scenery. Mascheal Schappe, EdD, assistant professor of education, lives in Festus, Mo., which means she commutes an TRIVIA hour each way to campus and back home. Interesting and little-known facts The distance is worth it, she said. about Maryville faculty and staff Schappe and her husband, Jeff, live on 21 acres of rural property. They constructed much of their house, along with help from BY JULIE BERGFELD dedicated friends like Cathy Bear, EdD, dean-elect of Maryville’s School of Education, who painted. Schappe laid the ceramic floor tile and erected a stone fireplace. She also installed every shelf, mirror, towel rack and other wall-hung necessities. Living outside city limits allows Schappe and her family to have eight dogs, eight chickens, 13 cats, a vegetable garden and a peach orchard. But, Schappe insists, “We are not farmers.” Even so, living farther out has helped teach her four children, ages 9 to 16, about nature. For instance, did you know washing eggs reduces the life of the eggs because you wash off the protective coating? And FYI, as one who mows about 12 acres and observes the wildlife, Schappe has unscientifically determined that a ratio of one cat per acre deals effectively with unwanted rodents and snakes.

[30] MARYVILLE MAGAZINE Todd Brenningmeyer, PhD Associate Professor of Art History

ASSEMBLY REQUIRED Todd Brenningmeyer, PhD, associate professor of art history, began constructing things at an early age. As a child, the go-karts he built “didn’t always work out. They would sometimes come apart midway down the hill,” he said. But he persevered, finding new ways to put his tools to the test. Halloween costumes for his children tend to be ambitious projects and last year’s was no exception. Brenningmeyer has been a fan of the British sci-fi serial, “Dr. Who,” for as long as he can remember. “At first we were going to build a full-scale Dalek [the evil ELLIE WIDEMAN, LCSW, ’97 alien species] for my son, Logan, Assistant Professor of Psychology but we started so late we didn’t have enough time. REEL LIFE While growing up in a traditional Greek family didn’t seem so Instead, we built a Davros noteworthy at the time, Ellie Wideman, ’97, assistant professor of psychology, was [creator of the Daleks] amazed while watching the big screen version of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” costume.” He used “My life was just like the movie,” she said. “It was funny and weird; I knew what LEDs, battery was going to happen before it did. And that spitting thing? It’s true—we got spit on connectors and a after my wedding, but it’s okay; they say it keeps the devil away.” Ping-Pong ball to Although Wideman is an only child, she is one of many cousins in a huge create a glowing extended family. The invitation list for her wedding to husband, Shawn (who grew eyeball and up Baptist in a small congregation), included 650 people, with about 450 actually in plans from the attendance. Because his family is also large, two head tables were necessary to original series accommodate the bridal party. to design Wideman embraces her Greek heritage in many ways, especially through Davros’s life cooking. Her specialties include galaktoboureko (a custard dessert), baklava support chair. (a sweet pastry), pastitsio (a Greek version of lasagna), spanakopita (spinach pie), At some and “anything with orzo, olive oil, Kalamata olives and balsamic vinegar,” point, the Wideman said. “You don’t go hungry at my house.” costume, which was on casters and weighed about 50 pounds, got caught in a sidewalk crack and flipped Kim Temme, CPA over with his son inside. Nevertheless, Professor of Accounting Logan received a lot of candy for his costume ingenuity. TRAIL MIX Kim Temme, CPA, professor of One of her favorite rides, which she Brenningmeyer has also enjoyed accounting, is a year-round hiking and calls “Three Rivers,” is a 70-mile journey researching, buying and assembling the biking enthusiast. She explores local trails that begins at Creve Coeur Lake and parts of an electric guitar and attempting and roads throughout the bi-state region. crosses the Missouri, Mississippi and to construct a rammed earth wall for his “Biking and hiking, along with my Illinois rivers. garden, as well as building computers, Lutheran faith, close friends and naps are But she’ll never forget the hiking adventure transmitters and receivers for kite aerial what allow me to mentally and physically she experienced just after graduation from photography rigs. make it through each day,” Temme said. college, accompanied by her sister and a Her favorite local hikes include Chubb college roommate. On a whim, the trio Trail—a 14-mile round-trip hike from trekked seven miles down the South Lone Elk Park near Valley Park, Mo., Kaibab Trail and into the Grand Canyon. through West Tyson County Park, “This was before you had to book things and Lewis and Clark Trail, an years in advance,” Temme recalled. “It was 8.2-mile loop near St. Charles, Mo. absolutely grand.”

SPRING 2014 [31] Q& A CONVERSATIONA WITH Larry Hays, PhD, CPA

Vice President for Administration and Finance

Dan Donovan

Larry Hays, PhD, CPA, has guided the financial health 100 acres of adjacent land for commercial property and stability of Maryville University as vice president for development and enrollment was soaring in the administration and finance since 1982. During his tenure, innovative new Weekend & Evening College program. the number of campus buildings has doubled, and the The vitality and buzz surrounding Maryville was inspiring investment in facilities has increased from $11 million to enough to lure Hays away from a similar role at another $150 million. Hays’s first budget reflected $6.5 million in local university. total revenue; today, that figure stands at more than Speaking with Janet Edwards, editor of Maryville $80 million. Magazine, Hays recently reflected on his experiences Hays arrived during an exciting time for Maryville. and shared some insights about his work, his leadership The Board of Trustees had just announced the sale of and what’s on the horizon for Maryville University.

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What is your leadership style? What should we know about Maryville University that we ] Hire the right people, make sure they’re headed in the right might not? direction and give them the support they need to succeed. Maryville University is going to be on the cutting edge in People feel they can come to me with bad news as well as many ways in years to come. Most of the credit is due to good news, which I think is important. I believe we can always President Mark Lombardi and his vision for the University. He is achieve more than we think we can. very determined to see Maryville exceed—not just succeed but exceed other institutions in regard to performance and quality. You’re a longtime Saints fan. What’s your favorite sport? It’s going to happen. It’s not always easy to get there, but I’ve I was an honorary coach of the men’s basketball team in the had the opportunity to work under many different management 80s. I attended all the games—home and away. I got to know styles and presidents with vision and Dr. Lombardi knows how the players and what they thought about food service, public to pull all the different areas of the University together. He safety and other things while we were traveling in the vans. knows and appreciates the numbers, as well as academics, It was an interesting and fun time. Now that we compete in recruiting, marketing, fundraising and student life. That’s been the Great Lakes Valley Conference, I haven’t been able to go the driving force. There was a time before he arrived when we to “away” games unless they are in town—but I’m usually at weren’t generating consistent surpluses. The phrase I have home games for basketball. always used is “no margin, no mission.”

During those basketball trips, you were interested in what After all these years, you must have a major collection of players thought about campus services. Why? Maryville University t-shirts and sweatshirts. How many? My responsibilities include budget, finance, investments, (And they still fit. What’s your secret?) human resources, public safety, physical plant and auxiliary I have no idea how many, but for me the secret to fitness services, which include food service and the bookstore. I’m is a matter of routine. You pick the time of day that is most interested in what students think about Maryville because we convenient for you and then you stick with that. My daily are student-centered and, as employees, we should look on our routine is to go to the “Y” every morning before work. I don’t jobs in an ownership capacity. What affects Maryville affects all watch my diet like I should; I exercise so I can eat desserts. of us. It’s a cliché that it’s a family atmosphere, but there’s a lot of truth to that at Maryville. You and your wife, Diane, are world travelers. What are some of your favorite destinations? Higher education over the past several decades has had We have been asked that frequently but, honestly, every its share of financial struggles. How did you guide this trip is a favorite for different reasons. On a trip to France our institution through those challenges? son, who is fluent in French, planned the whole itinerary and First of all, it has always been a team effort. Primarily, joined us as our tour guide. But Diane and I have always liked we made a decision not to become too dependent on our cold weather and lots of snow. That explains our trip one endowment. When I came to Maryville, the endowment January to Fairbanks, Alaska, where it was 35 below zero, to was about $1 million; it stands at $42 million now. When the see the northern lights; our trip to Antarctica; and a summer markets dropped in 2007-08, those institutions dependent on trip to Barrow, Alaska, on the Arctic Ocean. Newfoundland, their endowment for operations suddenly had to cut expenses, northern New Hampshire, Vermont and northern Minnesota on whereas we had been more careful with our spending and Lake Superior are among our favorite places to visit. We finally didn’t have to lay off people or cut programs. reached our goal of visiting all seven continents, all 50 states and all Canadian provinces. What challenges lie ahead? There are good and bad challenges. Maryville faces good I hear Maryville pride runs deep in the Hays family. challenges: we want to build another residence hall and move My family continually reminds me that I’m the only one who students in by fall of 2016. We need to arrange financing for doesn’t have a Maryville degree. My wife, Diane, enrolled to that and contribute as much of our own cash as we can. Trying earn her BSN but also took art classes. She wound up with a BFA to find more and improved space for students is always a instead and became a stone sculptor. My son, Larry, earned good challenge. a master’s and EdD in education; my oldest daughter, Patty, Also, we need to improve our athletic facilities. Of course, earned her BSN; and my youngest daughter, Debbie, earned if an angel comes along, we could think about a whole new her BS in marketing—so all the schools are represented. building to replace Simon Center.

SPRING 2014 [33] [SaintsNews]

A Textbook Transition The Saints are building momentum as Division II scholar-athletes BY Richard H. Weiss

Collegiate athletics can be both basketball team, under head coach Chris certainly seemed within reach if the fun and fraught. Game day is Ellis, set a Division III record when it won University could meet a few challenges. always exciting, but a welter of issues 92 straight conference games. During 30 Division II schools can offer involving recruiting, coaching and years of Division III play, Saints teams scholarships to student-athletes. The academics compete for attention behind made 15 NCAA appearances. competition is keener, not just on the the scenes. Maryville University’s most Lombardi could have easily stood pat courts and playing fields, but among the prominent sports fan, President Mark and gotten no pushback. But he saw an institutions. Facilities would need an Lombardi, knows that all too well. opportunity. What would it mean if upgrade. There would be more focus on For many years, Maryville had a Maryville stepped up to Division II? winning—or at least being competitive comfortable NCAA Division III athletic Most fans are familiar with Division I— in a new peer group—and Maryville program. Such programs don’t offer those teams that participate in major would need to find and retain coaches scholarships; they take pride in fitting conferences, go to bowl games and who could make that happen. sports around academics, not the other compete for a spot in the Final Four. The University would also need to way around. Maryville’s athletes did well Division I would be a bridge too far for ensure scholar-athletes continued to in the classroom and in their sports. For Maryville. “Not in my lifetime,” succeed in the classroom, given the extra example, from 2002 to 2008, the women’s Lombardi laughed. But Division II practice hours.

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In 2008, Maryville took the plunge in Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana and and applied for Division II, as part of Wisconsin, along with seven News the University’s overall strategic plan, across Missouri. titled “Tradition and Transformation.” The GLVC is considered among The plan called for expanding student the best Division II conferences, said recruitment through the Midwest while Marcus Manning, director of athletics. ] raising the University’s profile and “Our conference has post-season expanding on-campus vibrancy success across the board,” he said. and diversity. Manning joined Maryville in 2011, Maryville successfully completed marking his first administrative position a provisional year in 2010-2011 and is with a DII institution. A former standout now a full Division II participant in quarterback at GLVC member Quincy 18 men’s and women’s sports. University, Manning likes the level of Manning Looking back, President Lombardi competition in Division II, but also the said proudly, “It was a textbook emphasis on academics. “The balance it to the GLVC championship game transition.” is just right,” he said. before falling to Truman. He meant that both figuratively Chris Ellis, head women’s basketball The Division II difference shows up and literally. In March 2013, Maryville coach, said the first year in Division II in more than a win-loss column, Ellis earned the NCAA Division II was difficult. “We had lost nine seniors said. Maryville players now hail from Presidents’ Award for Academic from our Division III team and were all over the Midwest, including Ohio, Success with a 100 percent, four-year going into a much more competitive Illinois, Iowa and Michigan. “We would graduation rate for its scholar-athletes— conference,” he recalled. “We were used have never gotten all those student- and was the only U.S. school with a to winning 20 games every year, and athletes if we were still in Division III,” perfect score. The average across that first year we won just five.” he said. Division II is about 70 percent. But the following year, the Saints One of those players is Joann “It just shows you that institutions won 11 games. In 2011-2012, and again Thompson, a guard-forward, who hails can do it right,” Lombardi said. in 2012-2013, the women’s team notched from Van Wert, Ohio, a town so small Maryville now has a substantial 19 victories. In addition, the team won she calls it a “village.” Thompson said Midwestern footprint because it the 2011-2012 GLVC Division II NCAA she was drawn to Maryville because she participates in the Great Lakes Valley tournament in its first year of eligibility. wanted to experience a big city, but also Conference (GLVC) with schools In 2013-2014, the team once again made enjoy the advantages of a close-knit campus community. On the court, Thompson is a perennial starter and was the first in Maryville history to log a triple-double: 16 points, 11 steals and 10 rebounds. Each year she has been named an Academic All-GLVC selection. Thompson plans to go into sport business management after graduation and appreciates the discipline in practice that Coach Ellis provides, as well as the rigor in the classroom. “I always rave about the greatness of Maryville,” she said. “I’m a big fan.” There may be no bigger booster than wrestling head coach Mike Denney, a certifiable legend. Denney spent most of his coaching career at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) where his teams won three consecutive NCAA Division II National Championships (2009-2011) and five in six years. He is TIP FROM #44: Forward Myles Jerrett jumps for the tipoff at Drury during the Saints nationally televised game on CBS Sports Network.

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MAT MOVES: The Saints wrestlers finished third in the nation during the 2013-2014 season, with five team members named All-American.

also a three-time NCAA Division II Sometimes I believe it was a kind Manning has reached out to the Coach of the Year. You’d think with that of divine intervention.” surrounding community and people record and 32 years at UNO something “Every part of this has been a are getting excited about the games,” special might be done for the coach. delightful challenge,” Denney agreed. Carroll said. “We try to make our Instead, UNO dismissed Denney with a “We felt called to come here.” program very identifiable in the way phone call—right after his team had Wrestler Matt Baker won the Division we play and with the young men we won the national championship. The II National Wrestling Championship bring to our program. People who come experience “left a hole in my heart,” last year, becoming Maryville’s first DII to our games are going to see young Denney said. national champion and just the second men on the court who they would Friends told Denney, 65 at the time, in school history. And in 2014, Maryville want to employ one day. They are that he should consider retiring. But had five All-American wrestlers and unselfish, scrappy and very much then he received a fortuitous phone call finished third in the nation. rely on teamwork.” from Jeffery Miller, vice president for Seth Von Behren, head baseball President Lombardi said the growing enrollment at Maryville University, who coach, joined the Saints for the 2012- enthusiasm for Maryville athletics is said his institution was anxious to start 2013 season after a variety of stops as a infectious. “We have alumni who were a wrestling program as part of its Division I coach. “Division II was a little athletes saying how exciting it is to see transition to Division II—and asked if scary for me until I met Marcus us play now, not just locally but around Coach Denney would be interested in (Manning),” Von Behren said. “He sold the country,” he said. “They’ve been making the move. me on the whole thing. The right people part of our tradition for a long time and Miller, in his seventh year in senior were in place to make it happen in a we’re building on what they have done.” leadership at Maryville, said the timely and correct fashion. I took the job Manning points to an expanding transition of the NCAA Division II with the thought we could compete for list of Division II accomplishments defending national championship a Division II College World Series.” in talking about the future of wrestling team and its legendary Kevin Carroll, head men’s basketball Maryville athletics. “The Presidents’ Award, Matt Baker’s national championship, the Women’s “We have alumni who were athletes saying how exciting it is to see us Basketball GLVC Championship, and play now, not just locally but around the country. They’ve been part of our the men’s basketball nationally televised game are some of the highlights that tradition for a long time and we’re building on what they have done.” have created tremendous momentum and energy for Maryville Athletics and President Mark Lombardi this University,” Manning said. “We are at the beginning stages of this coach to Maryville University is the coach, is in his fourth season with the transformational process. Led by highlight of his 28-year career in higher Saints. In 2012-13, he guided the team to President Lombardi, coupled with the education. “I was in the right place at its most successful record in program support of the campus community, the right time and we made all the history with 23 wins. surrounding communities and our right moves to make this happen,” “There have been some growing alumni base, the potential for Miller said. “It was unprecedented. pains, but we’ve improved a lot. Marcus Maryville athletics is limitless.”

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‘TENACIOUS’ TEAMMATE INSPIRES OTHERS News

There was a moment when Darrin The following year, Young felt ready about development. I’m ready for the Young Jr. thought he would never play to pursue his passion on the court next phase of my life. I’m ready to teach basketball again. It was mid-January with the Saints. But as the season got others.” Carroll described Young as a ] 2013. During a home game against underway, he sustained another tear in “tenacious bulldog” who fought back McKendree University, Young went up the ACL of his left knee. He faced against adversity to return to the court. for a rebound and fell to the gym floor. a second surgery, followed by another He finished the 2013-2014 season He felt a “tweak” in his left knee—the round of physical therapy. as a starting guard. same knee he had seriously injured a Young’s coach, Kevin Carroll, was with “He’s probably our biggest emotional year earlier. He dismissed the pain as him when he got the word about the leader,” Carroll said. “He brings a lot of a minor injury. That night, however, as extent of his second injury. “I tried to positive attitude and encouragement. his knee began to swell and grow more offer some words of encouragement,” He does a lot of little things that don’t painful, Young contemplated the end of Carroll recalled, but Young was already necessarily show up on the score sheet. his basketball-playing days. talking about coming back the next year. He’s not the biggest or the strongest “I felt like, ‘This is it,’” Young, a senior Majoring in education at Maryville, player on the court, but he’s tenacious.” from St. Louis recalled. “‘It’s time for the Young aspires to teach middle school While being sidelined with injuries next thing in my life. Playing basketball is math. But he also plans to keep one was rough, Young said it helped him not in my future anymore.’ I was ready foot on the basketball court. In his put things in perspective. for whatever the next phase of my life spare time, Young coaches fourth grade “In life, things are going to happen,” would be.” boys’ basketball, participates as a skills he said. “It doesn’t do any good to sit It was a bitter realization. clinic instructor and serves around and mope about it. You have to “I’d been playing basketball since as an off-season coach. surround yourself with a support team to I was five years old—when the ball Additionally, he recently help you get back on track. It’s tough to was bigger than I was,” Young said. acquired certification do it by yourself.” He played through middle school and to serve as —Dave Ambrose at Kirkwood High School, and in his a referee. freshman year at Saint Louis University. “I’m not going to When he transferred to Maryville, he limit myself,” he planned to continue his exploits as a said. “I’m all Saint. While back-to-back injuries cheated Young out of one full season and most of the next, Maryville coaches, teammates and spectators were amazed—and inspired—when Young returned to the court this past season. “I wanted to prove to myself that I could persevere no matter how tough the obstacles seemed,” Young said. In 2011, Young was knocked out of play before the season even got underway. During a practice session in August, a teammate collided with Young Darrin Young Jr. as he went for a lay-up. He underwent surgery to repair a tear in both his ACL and in the meniscus cartilage that cushions the kneecap. Six months of intense physical therapy followed. “My physical therapist was very specific about what he wanted me to do,” Young said. “He never gave up on me, and he really did push me.”

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News Men’s Basketball Narrowly Falls to Drury in First National Appearance BY DAVE AMBROSE photos by Brian Brinkley

Saints Maryville University’s men’s basketball team came within three points of [ breaking Drury University’s 21-game home winning streak during a nationally televised contest on Saturday, Jan. 25, at the O’Reilly Center in Springfield, Mo. The CBS Sports Network televised the Great Lakes Valley Conference game—the first Saints basketball game broadcast to a national audience. The final score was 61-58 in favor of the Drury Panthers. A sizable contingent of Maryville basketball fans traveled to Springfield to support the team. Back on campus, the Gander dining hall was transformed into an energetic Watch Party. Faculty, staff, students and alumni who couldn’t make the trip to Springfield gathered to watch the game on a big-screen TV. Game fare, including hot dogs, nachos and popcorn, was served. For the youngsters, Maryville University- themed activities were available. The Saints were up 25-17 at the 6:18 mark, but going into the second half Maryville trailed the Panthers, 34-27. The Saints regained the lead twice in the second half but were never able to put more than six points between them and their opponents. The decisive plays came in the last seconds of the game. The score was tied at 57-57 with just 1:40 to play. As the clock wound down to 16.6 seconds, a three-pointer put Drury in the lead, 60-57. Maryville missed its opportunity to again tie the score, but a successful free throw pushed the Saints’ score to 58 with a mere 2.2 seconds on the clock. The Panthers then got the ball and sealed the win with a free throw before the final buzzer. The game provided an outstanding glimpse of Maryville University, the department of athletics and exceptional Saints student-athletes to a national audience.

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Gold-Medal Winner Chalupny Brings News Olympic Spirit to Women’s Soccer

Winning a gold Eric Delabar, head women’s soccer players that she had with the Olympic ] medal in women’s coach, has watched Chalupny’s career team—which was a huge factor in their soccer at the 1998 since she was five years old, and he success, she said. “So far, our team Summer Olympics coached her at Concord Sports in St. Louis. chemistry is amazing, and it really grew in Beijing is a surreal memory for “I love seeing players evolve, the improvements they’re making on the field Lori Chalupny. She played hard and and how they grow as people. It’s a different part of the game that you get scored a goal in Chalupny to watch. It’s equally as rewarding as winning a championship myself.” a 4-2 victory over Japan in the semifinals, but “it’s kind of a blur,” she said. “They told us when to “Her parents dropped her off on throughout the season,” Chalupny said. be on the bus, when to go to the game, Saturdays and she’d play four or five “We have some really talented players what to wear. You don’t process what’s games, and there would be coaches but at the end of the day it’s a team going on. It didn’t sink in until a couple of fighting over who got her,” he recalled. sport. Ultimately, a team has to figure weeks or months after I got home.” He said he couldn’t have found a better out camaraderie on its own. Hearing a Chalupny, named assistant women’s role model for Maryville’s team as they coach tell them about it doesn’t really do soccer coach in 2013, has achieved the increase their skills and commitment to it justice. That’s one of the fun things kind of success most players only dream playing Division II soccer. “She brings so about being a coach. You get to foster about. Prior to her Olympics experience, much to the table in terms of showing that, but you can’t do it yourself. You she was a member of the 2002 United and teaching. The girls can look at her show them the path and then let them States Under-19 World Championship and try to emulate what she’s done and figure it out.” —Jennifer Levin Team and a three-time All-American at how she’s gotten there,” he said. the University of North Carolina at Chalupny would love to build the same Chapel Hill, where she helped the level of team spirit among the Saints Tar Heels win the 2003 National Championship. Since Beijing, she has played professionally for two former Women’s Professional Soccer League teams, including the St. Louis Athletica and the Atlanta Beat; played one season

in the Swedish professional league; and Stars Photo courtesy of Chicago Red is now team captain for the Chicago Red Stars, one of eight teams competing in the National Women’s Soccer League. And for nearly a decade, she has coached everything from club soccer to collegiate- level competition. “I’ve loved soccer since the first time I played,” Chalupny said. “I can’t see myself without soccer as a big part of my life, so coaching just makes sense. I love seeing players evolve, the improvements they’re making on the field and how they grow as people. It’s a different part of the game that you get to watch. It’s equally as rewarding as winning a championship myself,” she said.

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Celebrating the Spirit of Leadership and Commitment

For many years, the annual Century II DEAN’S AWARD CIRCLE and recently received a $67,992 grant Society/Duchesne Society dinner School of Education from the St. Louis-based Innovative celebrated the contributions of MICHAEL DRAGONI, ’09, ’13 Technology Education Fund to introduce Maryville University’s prestigious Michael has a long technology into his classroom. donor club. And each year on Alumni academic association Weekend we have honored alumni with Maryville University. College of Arts and Sciences who do exceptional work in their He earned his bachelor’s STACEY CORBET MORSE, ‘89 chosen fields. Going forward, we’ll in art education followed Stacey earned her BFA celebrate these two special traditions by a master’s in in studio art after first together as part of the new Spirit of educational leadership, considering a career in Maryville dinner. and he is nearly finished with a certificate business—two fields The inaugural Spirit of Maryville in gifted education. He’ll begin his she has successfully dinner will be held Saturday, May 17. doctoral program in teacher leadership combined since her As part of the event, Maryville in Spring 2015. This July, Michael will Maryville days. As University will continue to recognize teach in Maryville’s Summer Science and co-owner of The Morse Group with the many alumni and friends who Robotics program. As the art teacher her husband, Stuart Morse, ’87, she generously support our programs and at Buder Elementary in the Ritenour works to build partnerships between who serve on various leadership boards School District, Michael is a recipient of arts organizations and the business and groups. the district’s First Class Teacher Award community. Stacey helped create the

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Alumni

vision for Chesterfield Arts in 1996, Alliance and SouthSide Early Childhood subject by asking about her alma mater: which is one of the major supporters Center. Mary is a graduate of Leadership “So—how is that nursing school coming and resources for artists, public art St. Louis® and has been cited as one of along? I’m very proud of the faculty, staff News and education in West County. She the most influential business women and students of Maryville.” has served as executive director of the in St. Louis by the St. Louis Business organization since 2002. Stacey is a Journal. Other awards include a YWCA Volunteer of the Year Award College of Arts and Sciences National 2010 “Leader of Distinction” award The Volunteer of the Year Award & Leadership Council member and works and Diversity Journal’s “Women Worth recognizes a volunteer who has made Notes with students to engage in academic Watching” recognition in 2011. She significant contributions to the University internships at Chesterfield Arts. has served on the Diversity Council within the past year. at Ameren and in a leadership role for College of Health Professions the company’s United Way Women’s Lonnie Folks, ’82, ’98

CRYSTAL E. WEAVER, ’04, ’10 Leadership Giving Initiative. Lonnie is director of ] Crystal earned her BA in athletics for Richard music therapy and her Centennial Award Stockton College and master’s in rehabilitation The Centennial Award recognizes a earned his BS and MBA counseling. She is the lifestyle best exemplifying the values from the John E. Simon senior music therapist of the Sacred Heart tradition. School of Business. He at SLU Cancer Center has served Maryville and is also responsible Janet A. McMahon, ’62 and the Saints athletic community with for fostering community partnerships Janet earned her BA in distinction for two decades. He is a with the St. Louis Symphony and the sociology, with minors in former standout student-athlete and Saint Louis University School of Fine and history and philosophy. Maryville women’s soccer and softball Performing Arts. Such partnerships allow She serves as director coach, and an award in his name honors professional and amateur musicians to of a charity foundation members of the Maryville athletic perform for patients while they receive begun by her father in community who exemplify good spirit, chemotherapy treatments in the Infusion the turbulence of the stewardship and service. In 2009, he was Center. Crystal is also responsible for 1960s to provide food and clothing for inducted into the Maryville University supervising music therapy staff, student the needy. She recently retired from Athletics Hall of Fame. After helping to volunteers and music therapy internship her role as bookkeeper with her father’s launch the original Trivia Night, Lonnie students from Maryville University. hotel business. Janet has been close has become the “official” emcee. He In addition, she is an adjunct faculty with many of her classmates for more is also the inspiration behind the Coffee member at Maryville University in both than 50 years, saying: “I admire them House during Alumni Weekend. Lonnie the music therapy and rehabilitation for their devotion to whatever profession is a member of the Duchesne Society counseling programs. they chose—many chose education— National Leadership Council and the because they persevered in their careers Hall of Fame Committee. John E. Simon School of Business despite the sacrifices they needed to MARY PFANSTIEL HEGER, ’86 make and even though their devotion Young Alumni Award Mary is chief information to family came first.” She says that her The Young Alumni Award recognizes officer and vice classmates, many of whom she met young alumni (graduates of the last president of information as a young teenager, “embraced me as 10 years) who bring distinction to technology and the family and showed me many different themselves, their profession, Ameren Service Center sides of the world. They helped make community and alma mater. for Ameren Services, a me whatever I am.” The Sacred Heart subsidiary of Ameren nuns who taught during her years at Jenny Bristow Dibble, ‘06 Corporation. She earned her BS in Maryville instilled in her the love of God Jenny is vice president management at Maryville and also and neighbor, and also provided a sense of digital engagement holds an MBA. In her role at Ameren, of family. “They taught us to be humble at Coolfire Studios in she directs staff responsible for all IT and not take things for granted,” she St. Louis. As a full-time application development, infrastructure, said. Janet’s own modesty finds her student, she earned her networks, payroll, bill processing and bewildered but honored as the recipient BS in e-marketing while accounts payable. She is a member of of the Centennial Award. “I didn’t also working full-time. the board of the International Institute consider myself any big deal,” she said, She was named Maryville’s e-marketing and a former board member of Craft quickly diverting a conversation on the Student of the Year in 2006. A 2013

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Notes recipient, Jenny describes herself as a

& serial entrepreneur and digital marketing strategist. She built a full-service online marketing agency on the West Coast and then sold it. Later recruited as a marketing manager by Amazon, she News worked on strategy and consumer sales before returning to St. Louis and joining Coolfire to launch their digital engagement division.

Alumni John E. Simon Award

[ The John E. Simon Award, named in honor of the late St. Louis businessman, ALUMNI POSSE: (front row, l to r) Maryville University alumni Laura Severine,’09, Sean Archeski, ’13, and philanthropist and Maryville University Tila Nguyen, ‘09, work as designers with Georgina Randazzo, ’87, (back) owner of Facilitec, Inc. trustee, recognizes significant engagement and service. Corporate Space GEORGINA RANDAZZO, ’87 Julianne Johnson Stein, ’68 Posthumous When Maryville alumna Georgina (de Regil) Randazzo, ’87, came to in St. Louis in Julie earned her BA 1980 as a high school exchange student from Merida, Mexico, she had no idea that in English plus her 20 years later she would own a highly recognized commercial furnishings company education certificate with key clients such as Boeing, Energizer and Wells Fargo Advisors. Randazzo at Maryville University owns the design firm Facilitec, located in St. Louis. and her master’s of “I was here for one year at Villa Duchesne High School as an exchange student; religious education from then my mom decided to move here with my sister and two brothers so we would Loyola University—New all be together,” said Randazzo. Her mother was comfortable with St. Louis because Orleans. As an alumna, she served the family had connections through the Religious of the Sacred Heart. “My Maryville in many ways. Julie was past grandmother and my mom both went to Sacred Heart schools and Mom just knew chair of the Duchesne Society National it would be good for us here. So, yes, I finished high school here and then we all Leadership Council, past president of graduated college with Maryville degrees,” she said. the Alumni Association, past chair of While Randazzo studied interior design, her sister Cayetana de Regil earned the National Leadership Councils and a degree in business as did her brother, Patricio. Another brother, Rafael de Regil, Volunteer of the Year in 2008. majored in computer science. Randazzo’s siblings all enjoy successful careers in “Julie fell in love with Maryville three Mexico, “but I decided to stay in St. Louis,” she said. times in her life, first as a student, then Randazzo has fond memories of her Maryville days. “Honestly, it was a lot of an alumna, and finally as a volunteer,” fun. I spent a lot of time on campus working on design projects late at night in the said Jack Stein, her husband. “The classrooms,” she said. “We created all the designs by hand back then.” foundation built in the Maryville of the She recalls many excellent teachers, including Professor Steve Teczar, MFA, the ‘60s prepared her for a life of service to Eleanor Lawler Pillsbury Chair of Fine Arts. “He was really good and has been very her family, friends, numerous educational influential in my life,” Randazzo said. and charitable institutions, and not least Early in her career, Randazzo worked in sales for a variety of furniture and of all the latter-day Maryville University. interior design companies in St. Louis. In 1993, she and her husband, Mark, opened She was deeply grateful for what she Facilitec. Clients often want to blend standard office spaces with creative, collaborative had been given and was committed to spaces, Randazzo said. “Today, younger employees don’t want desks. They want pass it on to successive generations to work in a shared space where they can sit down on a couch or comfortable chairs, of students.” cross their legs, and plug in iPads and laptops and start creating,” she said. Younger generations of Maryville University interior designers help Randazzo design such spaces. Laura Severine, ’09, Tila Nguyen, ’09, and Sean Archeski, ’13, are three of the firm’s four designers. “It’s a small company, and we enjoy working together,” Randazzo said. —Sue Davis

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Alumni News & Notes My Maryville

] Coming Full Circle Daniel Abebe, PhD, JD, ‘97

Daniel (Yetnayet or “Yetu”) Abebe, good for me. They were right.” assistant (RA) for two and one-half PhD, JD, ’97, studied political science Upon graduating from Maryville, years, and for four years he played with two Maryville University Abebe earned his law degree at soccer and participated in student legends—Professor Marshall King, PhD, Harvard Law School. He then worked government and the Black Student and Radko Jansky, JD, professor in the federal government for a judge, Union. He served on faculty search emeritus. Although both are deceased, and later, in the private sector. At that committees and worked in the dining their teaching legacies live on in point, he reassessed and enrolled as a hall. Abebe also studied abroad in students like Abebe, who is now a PhD candidate in the political science Spain for a semester. professor of law and the Walter program at the University of Chicago. “Maryville University was Mander Teaching Scholar at the “I came back to where I was as a kid, extremely important for me, not just University of Chicago Law School. thinking about political science; I came for what I learned in books, but for my Abebe first visited campus as an full circle,” he said. own personal maturation,” he said. admitted student in February 1993, Following his doctoral program “Learning how to deal with different during a scholarship competition. and a fellowship, Abebe joined the circumstances strengthened my “I knew what I wanted to study. University of Chicago Law School resolve, built up my confidence. I That February, I met with Dr. Marshall faculty. In 2012, he became only the don’t believe anything I’ve done since King, who later became a mentor and third black law professor to receive I attended Maryville would have been adviser, and I told him I wanted to tenure in the 110-year history of the possible if I had attended any of the graduate with all ‘As’ and get a degree Law School. Building bridges for other schools I was considering. It was in political science, then go to law minorities in higher education is not a a unique moment in time: Maryville school. He said, ‘That’s a great goal. new role for Abebe. As a Maryville was the right place; the right people Come back in the fall and be prepared student, he was part of what he called were here.” to work hard.’ And that’s how it started.” “a period of resurgence” in the effort On a recent campus visit, Abebe Abebe was recruited to Maryville to recruit and bring more diverse ran across Dennis Wachtel, PhD, by then-president Keith Lovin, who students to campus. longtime history professor. “Oh yes, I had worked with Abebe’s father “I was one of only two or three remember you—I remember my good elsewhere in university administration. black students in my class living on students,” Wachtel said. “We lived in Colorado and my campus but I was the only one left “And I remember that I presented family talked about it,” Abebe said. after my first year,” Abebe recalled. a paper on Thurgood Marshall to you “They were excited about me going to “By the time I was a senior, the numbers and the class,” Abebe told him. “I Maryville; they liked the idea of behind me got better and better.” received a nice handwritten note someone keeping an eye on me and Abebe immersed himself in campus from you about it. I still have that they felt a small university would be activities. He served as a resident note, actually.” —Janet Edwards

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Notes ’60s country. It’s white-collar prospecting. Kate Stoll Giordano, ’66, of We nurture prospects for years for some Rome, Italy, would love to visit clients until they’re ready to sit down and with any classmates traveling Class through Rome. [ have a meeting.” Abstrakt’s revenue grew by more than 300 percent between 2010 and 2012, and ’80s by 65 percent in 2013. Bahnak said they Geralyn Valleroy Frandsen, are on pace to double again in 2014; the ’83, of Fenton, Mo., served sales staff recently increased from 10 to on the authorship team that 30 people. updated and revised the Though he originally intended to major format of the 10th edition, “Abrams’ Clinical Drug in engineering at an out-of-state Therapy, Rationales for university, Bahnak came to Maryville Nursing.” University after a family tragedy led him to stay near home for college. He Barbara Binder Crowder, developed an interest in marketing when ‘88, of Eureka, Mo., is a vice he discovered that his professors liked president with JP Morgan his work on class projects. Chase. ”I would pick a weird product,” he Fast-track recalled. “Like Lockheed-Martin trying ’90s to sell private jets in the private jet Laura Williams Bissonnette, JASON BAHNAK, ‘98 to the Top market, or Lincoln selling Lincoln ’90, Defiance, Mo., works in Navigators in Saudi Arabia. My teachers sales management at AT&T. Creative problem solving defines the loved that I thought that way, and they success of Jason Bahnak, ’98, a partner in encouraged it.” Bahnak recently returned Edward W. Strode, ’91, of Wildwood, Mo., is a service Abstrakt Marketing Group. The company to Maryville to work with students on a management manager for has won numerous awards, including #1 marketing project in a class taught by CenturyLink Technology Fastest Growing Company (St. Louis Assistant Professor Jason Williams, Solutions. Business Journal) and Top Workplace 2013 director of the Rawlings Sport Business (St. Louis Post-Dispatch), because of its Management Program. Bahnak met with Kimberly Hall Vance, ’92, innovative approach to other companies’ students in small groups and answered of House Springs, Mo., is a business-to-business sales. questions about project development system projects manager at St. Luke’s Hospital. Bahnak merged his company, Gateway and budget strategy. Business Solutions, with Abstrakt in 2010, Bahnak projects that in a year or so Matthew J. McLain, ’94, of bringing with him the concept of Abstrakt will operate without him and Chesterfield, Mo., is the professionally trained and salaried the other partners. He’ll retain ownership manager of retail training and salespeople working on dedicated but won’t have a daily function to development for Save-A-Lot. business development teams for perform. Early retirement isn’t in the individual clients around the country. plans. “I’ve put so much blood, sweat, Theresa D. Galakatos, ’88, ’95, of St. Louis, is a full-time “Our client base is all companies selling and tears into this thing,” he said, “that faculty member in Maryville’s things to other companies,” he explained. I might be the old owner that just keeps Catherine McAuley School “Right now, I have a hundred coming in and bothering people.” of Nursing. employees,” Bahnak said. “Sixty of them are on the phone for a client across the —Jennifer Levin Walter G. Wilga, ’95, of Lake Saint Louis, Mo., works for Enterprise.

Stacey Gilmore Carman, ’97, of St. Louis, is a 2013 Emerson Excellence in Teaching honoree.

[44] MARYVILLE MAGAZINE [ Class Notes Christopher M. Chadwick, Jason C. Smith, ’02, of HONORARY REDBIRD: ’99, of Chesterfield, Mo., is Springfield, Mo., has been Constance Dorsey, president and chief executive named a partner with Husch ’36, who is Maryville’s officer of Boeing Defense, Blackwell. He is a trial lawyer oldest living alumna at Space and Security. on the real estate development

99 years old, had the and construction team. ] honor of throwing out Benjamin A. Unk, ’99, of the first pitch during Fenton, Mo., is a director Maureen A. Duffy, ’03, of the St. Louis Cardinals of procurement at Express Columbia, Ill., is an executive spring training game Scripts. assistant at Kent Kehr & on Feb. 28 against the Associates, PC. Miami Marlins. Greg Garcia fielded the pitch. ’00s Jessica Short Shasserre, Jessica Johnston Wolbert, ’03, of St. Louis, is a strategic ‘01, of Fenton, Mo., enrollment consultant at announced the birth of a son, TWG Plus. Mason, on Jan. 21, 2014.

Joint Venture in Sports Therapy DAVID MEERS, PT, CSCS, ’91

David Meers, PT, CSCS, ’91, but when I went to physical therapy, played both baseball and basketball I realized that the therapists worked at Maryville University while with athletes and did not have to earning his bachelor of science degree wear a coat and tie,” Meers said. in physical therapy. “Knowing this was all I needed to be “Sports and rehabilitation have all in. God used a difficult episode in run hand in hand through the my life to direct my future for the entirety of my life and career,” said long term. I have been working with Meers, owner of Excel Sports and athletes and not wearing coats and Physical Therapy, an independent ties since that time.” clinic with nine locations in Missouri. Meers and his wife, Stacy (Blakely) He specializes in orthopedics and Meers, ’91, met at Maryville, where oversees Excel’s athletic training she also earned her physical therapy division. He also coaches high school degree and played softball. While varsity basketball. Meers works in the O’Fallon, Mo., As an athlete at Maryville, Meers location, Stacy works in each of sustained a fractured nose, several the Excel clinics, filling in for sprained ankles, and shoulder vacationing therapists. tendinitis—but long before those Meers treats patients and also injuries, he was determined to study divides his time visiting local doctors’ physical therapy. offices to confer about patients and “I got into the profession as a educate primary care physicians on Maryville and from there I started a result of a broken ankle I suffered the benefits of physical therapy. career,” he said, “but along with that when I was a junior in high school,” As the head varsity basketball is the coaching. Maryville spring- he said. While trying to block a shot coach at Living Word Christian High boarded that for me. I realized I near the end of the basketball season, School in O’Fallon, Meers was named could be equipped to run in the Meers landed wrong on his left foot Coach of the Year for both District direction I have a passion for and and broke his ankle. and the AAA Conference for 2012– do well.” “I had a difficult time understanding 2013. “I learned a great deal in the —Jennifer Levin God’s purpose behind the fracture, physical therapy program at

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Cory T. Critchell, ’07, of Brian A. Lindenmann, ’07, Notes Ellisville, Mo., is an account ’10, of O’Fallon Mo., married In Memoriam executive at Enterprise. Dana Whiteside on Sept. 22, 2013. 1940s Erin Guyer Schreiber, ’07, of Class Creve Coeur, Mo., is assistant Gregory M. Schwartz, ’10, [ Mary Hogan Wilson, ’40 director of admissions at Saul of Chesterfield, Mo., is an Harriet A. Padberg, RSCJ, ’43 Mirowitz Jewish Community associate brand manager at Francesca Coppolino Kaiser, ’45 School. The Hershey Company. Madeleine Caire Grenier, ’48 Martha E. Jones, ’48 Adam M. Sommer, ’07, of Nawal M. Abuhamdeh, Mary Jean Singer Hemann, ’49 Brentwood, Mo., is a business ’11, of Ballwin, Mo., is the leader in PCI Security Standards office manager at Wellness 1950s for MasterCard. He is also a Complete Chiropractic Center. brand representative for the Jan Tucker Ceglowski, ’58 PCI Security Standards Council. Katherine “Katie” M. Hudson, ’11, of Arnold, Mo., 1960s Lisa A. Imo, ’08, of Wildwood, is a support analyst at Elaine Volkerding Moser, ’67 Mo., works in government Edward Jones. Judith Demello Walsh, ‘69 administration for the State of Missouri. Julie C. Krebel, ’11, of 1970s Red Bud, Ill., is assistant Brittany M. Davis, ’09, of director of admission at Elizabeth Sellers Adcock, ’75 St. Louis, is an account fleet Fontbonne University. coordinator at Enterprise. 1980s Rachel Kelley Merideth, Jodi Cotlar Goone, ’84 Ashley Braun Fix, ’09, of ’11, of St. Peters, Mo., is a Gloria Stabile Aron, ’83, ’86 Freeburg, Ill., announces the physical therapist with Rehab Beth Vogel Radinsky, ’86 birth of her sons, Levi Emmett 1 Network. and Lincoln Exavier, on Jan. 2, 2012. Amanda M. Brule, ’13, of 1990s St. Louis, is a management Jeffrey S. Riley, ’92 Caitlin Parker Ladd, ’09, of trainee at Enterprise. Rick D. Beardsley, ’98 Secaucus, N.J., is an academic adviser within Maryville’s James A. Hadfield, ’13, of School of Adult and Online St. Louis, is the supervising Education. Ladd is based at auto damage appraiser at Barry M. Horner, Jr., ’04, Danielle Boyd Wade, ’05, of the Lake Saint Louis campus. Liberty Mutual Insurance. of Avondale, Ariz., is an IT St. Louis, is a childcare partner technician at Snell & specialist with the Urban Matthew J. McCarthy, Kristen K. Montag, ’13, of Wilmer L.L.P. League of Metro St. Louis. ’09, of St. Charles, Mo., is St. Louis, is a tax associate a management trainee at at BKD CPAs & Advisors. Brandon J. Matthews, ’04, Malia A. Dunbar, ’05, ’06, Enterprise. of Chesterfield, Mo., provides of St. Louis, is a weekend James P. Stuart, ’13, of desktop support at Magellan and evening lab manager at Christina Caldwell Salley, St. Peters, is a management Health Services. Maryville University. ’09, of Imperial, Mo., is the trainee at Enterprise. director of clinics for the Jennifer Kypta Mumper, David L. Gain, ’06, of Ballwin, Lincoln County Medical Center. Victoria R. Timmerman, ’13, ’04, of Troy, Ill., is senior Mo., is the commercial sales of Aviston, Ill., is a staffing environmental scientist and executive at Presto-X. specialist at Extra Help, Inc. project manager at Insight ’10s Environmental, Engineering Andrew J. Hulbert, ’06, James R. Gilley, ’10, of Caitlin N. Vazquez, ’13, of and Construction, Inc. of Ballwin, Mo., is a senior Wentzville, Mo., is an assistant St. Charles, Mo., is a talent Mumper manages the recruiter at Lumeris. manager at Enterprise. acquisition specialist at implementation of Remedial Talentporte, Inc. Actions at Scott Air Force Bradley J. Lipic, ’06, of St. Casey Jansen Lee, ’10, of Base and the Midwest Insight Louis, is a manager with Poulsbo, Wash., works as a office operations. Deloitte Consulting’s advanced legal services professional analytics and modeling practice. for Greater Seattle Area Legal Services.

[46] MARYVILLE MAGAZINE [ Class Notes Sister Harriet Padberg: Pioneer In Music Rice Courtesy of Patricia Therapy, Longtime Teacher

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BY PATRICIA RICE among only a handful of schools offering courses leading to certification, Excerpted from an article originally according to Cynthia Briggs, PsyD, published by the St. Louis Beacon/ director of the Music Therapy Program. St. Louis Public Radio. Sister Padberg presented papers before the music therapy professional Sister Harriet Ann Padberg, a gifted network, now called the American musician and composer, who spent Music Therapy Association, and was the last 40 years of her long life widely respected nationally as advocating music as a therapeutic way a “pioneer,” Briggs said. of improving the lives of people with Maryville remains the only school in physical and mental disabilities, found the area with a music therapy program joy listening to Mozart’s music in her and offers undergraduate and graduate last hour. degrees in it. About 80 percent of The lifelong St. Louisan died the certified music therapists in the Jan. 2 of complications after a fall and region’s schools and medical facilities Lombardi, the Maryville hip break. She was 91. for those with disabilities are Maryville president, has been impressed “We were playing Mozart, she loved graduates, Briggs said. by the loyalty of Sister Mozart, it was very peaceful,” her Padberg’s former students, sister Peggy Padberg McGarry, Teacher to practitioner many of whom she’d taught of Houston, said. After she retired from Maryville when a half century ago, and of The Catholic nun, a member of the she was in her mid-70s, Sister Padberg the Maryville staff that she Society of the Sacred Heart, died at the herself became a music therapist. Each tutored with math challenges in this society’s elder care center in Atherton, Tuesday and Friday she would make century. Many turned up a year ago Calif., where she had retired 20 a 75-mile round trip to Marthasville, when, weeks before her 90th birthday, months ago. Her nickname was Happy. Mo. There in the historic building that Maryville honored her for founding the Sister Padberg founded Maryville housed the original Eden Seminary, music therapy program. University’s music therapy department she helped developmentally challenged “I never met a person who didn’t in 1973. She was a math and music adults at a United Church of Christ love her,” Lombardi said. “Best professor at the school for 35 years agency, Emmaus Homes. For 15 years teachers are like great coaches, she beginning in the mid-1950s. until she was 87, she greeted them in was encouraging and found a way “She was a visionary,” Maryville song and taught them to play simple to help each student to reach the president Mark Lombardi said. “She instruments, sing and listen to music. next level.” was a pioneer in the development She also supervised Maryville’s of music therapy, understood early, music therapy students who came Sister Harriet Ann Padberg, RSCJ, ’43, before many others, the benefits of to Emmaus for clinical practicums, a graduate of Maryville University, went music therapy.” Briggs said. on to earn her master’s in music and Certified music therapists use “She was always very upbeat, organ at the University of Cincinnati’s music, singing, dance and playing very interested in what was going on College of Conservatory of Music and instruments to improve patients’ at Maryville. Long after she retired an MA from Saint Louis University. physical, social, emotional and mental from teaching, she knew about new challenges. Today more than 90 U.S. developments in the field,” Lombardi Peggy Padberg McGarry, ’52, and academic institutions offer degrees said. “She touched so many lives in article author, Patricia Rice, ’64, are in music therapy. When Maryville’s many positive ways and stayed in also Maryville University alumnae. program began, however, it was touch with her students.”

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Charles “Charlie” Jamieson, MFA, joined the Maryville University faculty in the early 1960s to teach and direct the interior design program. The photo featuring Jamieson with a group of mostly male students was likely taken in the early 1970s—about the same time the second photograph of students doing model sketches in a drawing class was taken.

Photos courtesy of Maryville University Library Archives

“In Retrospect” shares archived and recently rediscovered photos from Maryville’s past. If you can provide any additional details about the photos in this or any previous issue, please email your information to [email protected].

[48] MARYVILLE MAGAZINE BUILDING TRADITION: As an alternative spring break adventure, a team of 14 Maryville students traveled to Pensacola, Fla., to work with Habitat for Humanity. They followed in the footsteps of 20 other Maryville student groups who have shared their time and talent over the years in such community service. Kathy Quinn, associate dean of students, first launched the alternative spring break idea in 1993 and continues to accompany the house-builders each year along with Pam Culliton, director of health and wellness. “It is a life-changing week for our students,” Quinn said. ”They go thinking they are just building a house, and they accomplish that, but what really happens is they end up getting more out of it than they give. In addition to building a house, they’ve built themselves—built relationships, memories and lifelong friends.” 650 Maryville University Drive St. Louis, Missouri 63141 [ maryville.edu ]

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