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The Magic of Horses THE TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2018 The Magic of Horses Texas A&M’s equine therapy program is changing the lives of veterans and people with disabilities. president ’spost Horse Power Six years ago, my daugh - improve from the experience. Learning how to cope with ambi - ter Eliana took up horse - guity and how to harness the energy and power of these animals back riding. She competes requires discipline and a real respect for them. in both Western and Courtney Cares teaches us that horses make good candi - English disciplines, and dates for therapy because they are trainable and have a gait that she is absolutely in love mimics human movement, which can improve the body’s bal - with her big, beautiful ance, core strength and motor skills. After undergoing riding ses - geld ing, Butler. I think sions, some Courtney Cares participants speak or sit up for the she takes after her grand - first time. According to instructors, riding is the highlight of the father, who was a natu - week for many of them, even if they are nonverbal or don’t make ral horseman. eye contact. For their families, it is a joy to watch such progress. What’s even more re - As many of you know, there is no better feeling than watching a markable are the changes loved one succeed or overcome challenges. horseback riding has e Courtney Cares program has made a tremendous dif - brought out in her: increased confidence and maturity, and a ference in the lives it has touched during its brief lifetime and is greater sense of responsibility and commitment. ese changes another example of a good philanthropic investment at Texas A&M . are not so different from those professed by participants in Texas My team is proud to help grow the program and its capabilities A&M University’s Courtney Cares program, which offers free ther - through our efforts. I encourage you to read this issue’s cover feature apeutic riding sessions for veterans and people with disabilities. to learn more about the history of the program, where it’s headed You can read more about this important program, which is part and the Courtney behind Courtney Cares. After reading it, I think of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, on you will agree that we titled the feature appropriately. e things page 18 . happening under Freeman Arena are, indeed, magical. During the past six years, of the 25 adults, children and vet - erans served per semester at Courtney Cares, more than 90 per - Thanks for all you do. cent have reported improvement in independence and life skills. While Eliana’s reason for riding isn’t therapeutic, I can see that it has the same effect. e bottom line is that horseback riding is empower ing: e rider has command of a 1,200 -pound animal. Tyson Voelkel ’96 It’s no won der that one’s physical and emotional well-being should president, texas a&m foundation issue summer 2018 traIlblazerS The Animation Wizard Meet Kirk Kelley ’82, the creative mastermind behind famous commercials for brands like M&M’s and Chipotle. © 30 cover Feature Student Impact aSk proFeSSor X The Magic of Horses Best of the Best The Brainiac Texas A&M’s equine One man’s spirit inspires A Q&A with Dr. Steve therapy program is a prestigious award for Maren, leader of the new changing the lives of members of the Corps Brain Science Initiative veterans and people with of Cadets. at Texas A&M. disabilities. 18 26 38 contrIbutorS Researchers at the Editor Texas A&M University Dunae Crenwelge ’15 departmentS Conservation Research Managing Editor issue Lab unearthed an Molly Kulpa ’15 unfired cannonball inside a Spanish Art Direction & Design Cannon that was used Geer Design, Inc. in the 1836 Battle of Photography/Illustration the Alamo. Emily Berger (p. 10, top) Gabriel Chmielewski (p. 28-29, center) Cushing Memorial Library and Archives (p. 4, bottom; 40-43) Eddie Guy (p. 30-31) 06 Kyle Hilton (p. 3; 11, top) 04__Letters/Corrections Josh Huskin (cover; p. 18-21, bottom; 22-23, top; 24-27; 46-47; 48, bottom; 49; 51) 06__On Campus Jim Lyle (p. 7, top; 10, bottom; 12; 39; back cover) Case Rhome (p. 15; 48, top) Construction science students study in England; Texas A&M College of Architecture (p. 8, top) researchers restore Alamo cannons; Aggie Replant Texas A&M College of Education coordinates annual tree planting day. and Human Development (p. 16-17) Texas A&M Health Science Center (p. 44-45) 08__Lab Work Printing Automated transportation research; kinesiologists Chas. P. Young study relationship between genetics and activity levels; new reading technology for blind individuals. board oF truSteeS Jorge A. Bermúdez ’73, Chairman 10__New Gifts Otway Denny Jr. ’71, Chairman-elect A planned gift establishes three Corps scholarships; T. Randall Cain ’82 couple surprises great-niece with a scholarship; 16__Viewpoint Kathleen Gibson ’81 gifts for the Texas A&M Coaching Academy and Dr. Luke Lyons ’08 ’18 constructs a LEGO replica William R. Lemmons Jr. ’83 the Bush School of Government and Public Service. of the Academic Building. Louis Paletta II ’78 A Texas A&M P. William Toler ’76 12__The Legacy University aerospace 40__Time Capsule engineering graduate eXecutIve StaFF A gift of Hill Country property from Kay and 12 facts about the Yell Leaders, one of the most student is investigating Charles “Charlie” Pence ’51 will support unique traditions in college athletics. Tyson Voelkel ’96, President how 3-D printers could Jim Palincsar, Senior Vice President for Development Texas A&M programs close to their hearts. provide astronauts with 44__Opportunity John Huser ’89, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer the ability to build, Will Fusselman ’95, Vice President and General Counsel 14__One Voice repair and replace tools, Through mock scenarios, Texas A&M’s Disaster Ben Wall ’02, Chief Investment Officer Texas A&M’s new I-School is an interdisciplinary parts and materials Day prepares students across health professions Lynn Schlemeyer, Vice President for Development Support hub for students to collaborate and problem-solve. on Mars. to practice collaboratively and respond to By Andy Morriss ‘18 emergency situations. relevant lInkS To update your contact information, change your Spirit 46__Campaign Update subscription or request more information, visit Stories of faculty who’ve given back during the spirit.txamfoundation.com/ContactUs. Lead by Example campaign. txamfoundation.com spirit.txamfoundation.com 50__Back Page facebook.com/TexasAMFoundation 5 good reads you won’t want to miss. youtube.com/AggieSpiritandMind twitter.com/TXAMFoundation BC__Final Review linkedin.com/company/texas-a&m-foundation Meet 9-year-old Wyatt Branum, a four-year Spirit is published three times per year by the Texas A&M participant in Courtney Cares. Foundation, which unites generosity and vision to raise and manage major endowed gifts that support the future of Texas A&M University. Through compelling stories and photography, Spirit celebrates unique individuals, the joy of giving back and the Aggie can-do spirit from a perspec tive that spans the entire campus. Please direct inquiries to the Marketing Office, Texas A&M Foundation, 401 George Bush Drive, College Station, TX 77840- 2811, call (800) 392- 3310 or (979) 845-8161, or email [email protected]. Infor mation in this magazine is for educational purposes only and should be examined by independent legal counsel due to possible differences in local laws and individual needs. Read Spirit online at spirit.txamfoundation.com. COPYRIGHT © 2018 TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION 02 | texas a&M Foundation editor ’s desk Imagination Knows No Bounds Walking into the Old Heep Laboratory Building on main cam - feature on Kirk Kelley ’ 82 , the creative guru for M&M ’s advertis - pus, I found it an unlikely place for Texas A&M University’s newly ing (page 30 ). Like Andy Morriss ’ 18 at the School of Innovation, created School of Innovation. With a name like that, you’d expect these individuals are passionate about exploring, learning, having a Silicon Valley vibe with bright spaces, modern furniture and a fun and being creative—and what a hallmark that is. collaborative, hub-like feel. Instead, the building—constructed in We should never forget that an imaginative mindset pro - 1957 —felt like it was constructed in 1957 . motes new ideas, keeps our minds sharp, encourages us to be life - But once I walked into the actual School of Innovation of - long learners and drives solutions to some of the world’s toughest fices, I could tell they were making lemonade out of lemons. The problems. Even a small idea can lead to something great, as so first thing I noticed was life-size cardboard cutouts of innovative many examples throughout history would support. Without thinkers and doers: Alan Turing, George Washington Carver, such imagination and investigation, our knowledge would lan - Marie Curie, Mozart and Georgia O’Keefe. Another room housed guish. Luckily, in a place like Texas A&M , imagination abounds a collection of inspiring books and brainteasers such as magnet everywhere you look. puzzles, LEGO s, Rubik’s cubes and various games that test your mind, memory and logic—all things your inner child would enjoy. There were some random items too, just for fun: a giant stuffed animal fish and a stuffed animal of Dogbert, the talking pet dog from the Dilbert comic strip. Downstairs, the atmosphere con - tinued with hanging Edison string lights and a “campfire” circle of chairs to stimulate conversation. Whimsical and quirky, the whole place inspired a sense of wonder (read more on page 14 ). Multiple stories in this issue elicit that same sense of imag - ination, including the article about the LEGO replica of the Ac - Dunae Crenwelge ’15 ademic Building created by Luke Lyons ’ 08 ’18 (page 16 ) and our Editor, Spirit magazinE spirit Magazin e/ suMMer 2018 | 03 letters Share Your Comments: We always enjoy Actually, Rudder was much more pop - receiving our readers’ reactions to Spirit.
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