Baker University President’s Report Honor Roll of Donors Gratitude January 1, 2016 — December 31, 2016 University Board of Trustees Dr. Lynne Murray,

Mr. Spencer Breithaupt, ’83 The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Lutgen, Jr. University President MWI Animal Health KRL Ministries Boise, Idaho City, Missouri

Ms. Emmalie Gessner Cowherd, ’61 Mr. Mike McCarthy, ’87 Cowherd Farms, Carroll County Bancshares Green Bay, Wisconsin Carrolton, Missouri Mr. Gene Meyer Dear friends, The Rev. Dr. Ira DeSpain, ’70 Lawrence Memorial Hospital Retired, Minister to Baker University Lawrence, Kansas Hardly a day goes by that I’m not reminded of the significance of this remarkable university. Today, my reflection was spurred Olathe, Kansas Ms. Melissa Ness by flipping open the Kansas City Business Journal and reading about the U.S. Department of Education’s most recent study, Mr. Steve Doyal Connections Unlimited, Inc. Mission Hallmark Cards, Inc. Topeka, Kansas which revealed that Baker University graduates earn higher average salaries 10 years after graduation than their peers from Kansas City, Missouri Baker University is committed to assuring student Mrs. Margie Pearson any other university in the state. In fact, Baker grads outearn graduates by $4,400 per year. It’s not every Mr. Anton Eisel, ’66 Civic Leader learning, and developing confident, competent and Commerce Bancshares Baldwin City, Kansas, and Gloucester, day that a university our size can compare outcomes with some of the research powerhouses, and as alumni and friends, you St. Louis, Missouri Massachusetts responsible contributors to society. should be proud of this hard-earned distinction, which we’ve maintained for two consecutive years. Ms. Ann Fish, ’99 The Rev. Dr. Nanette Roberts Chadwick’s LLC, Fish Tech LLC Grace Of course, our purpose as a university runs much deeper than alumni salaries; Baker University is known as an exceptional Kansas City, Missouri Olathe, Kansas teaching institution, one rooted in liberal arts. As the entire world works to adapt to accelerated changes in technology, Mr. Hoot Gibson, ’73 Francois Sauer, M.D. History Midwest Builders’ Casualty Trans Am Group employers need versatile and compassionate problem solvers. When I hug students on stage at commencement, that’s who I Kansas City, Missouri Leawood, Kansas In 1858 a group of Methodist ministers founded Baker University in an attempt to bring education see: confident, well-equipped critical thinkers who are motivated to change the world. Mr. Scott Grauer, ’86 Mr. Brandon Scarborough, ’02 Wealth Management Cobbs Allen to the settlers’ rough prairie existence. Named for BOK Financial, Inc. Overland Park, Kansas I see that core philosophy supported by the data that hits my inbox at the end of each year: top nursing licensure pass rates; Tulsa, Oklahoma Osmon Cleander Baker, a distinguished scholar and Mr. Michael Seitz countless state, regional, and even national awards for teaching and leadership; an 87 percent acceptance rate into medical Mrs. Tammeria K. Hawks, ’72 Keystone Futures LLC bishop of what is now the United Methodist Church, school. These outcomes, coupled with an exceptional education and sense of community that make up the Baker University Retired, Wells Fargo Financial, Inc. Overland Park, Kansas Frisco, Texas the school holds the honor of being the first four- experience, will keep us competitive for the next 159 years. Scott Siegman Mr. Richard Howell, ’74 ValuGuard Solutions LLC year university in Kansas. Provenance Properties Leawood, Kansas My vision for Baker is not only to sustain that excellence, but also to enhance it. I want to compete. I want corporate partners, Overland Park, Kansas Since then Baker has evolved into a comprehensive Mr. Gary Sollars, ’71 community thought leaders, and faculty from other regional universities to know Baker by name—to know the quality with Mr. Skip Kalb, ’73 Hilb, Rogal and Hobbs university with four schools — the College of Arts Burlington Northern Santa Fe Lawrence, Kansas which we’ve operated since our founding in 1858 as the first university in Kansas. Baker builds leaders in business, education, Railway Co. and Sciences, School of Professional and Graduate Fort Worth, Texas Ms. Susanne Richardson Teel, ’69 and healthcare. And with your generosity, together, we will build leaders in whatever comes next. Civic Leader Studies, School of Nursing, and School of Education Mr. Brian King Leawood, Kansas On the following pages, you’ll read stories about why our donors give and why our students are grateful. I want to personally Kansas State Bank — serving nearly 3,500 students at campuses in Leawood, Kansas Kansas and Missouri and online across the country. thank each and every one of you featured in the Honor Roll for your support of this wonderful university. We couldn’t do it Mr. Gordon E. Lansford, III, ’93 without you. J.E. Dunn Construction Co. Kansas City, Missouri Sincerely,

Dr. Lynne Murray University President

1 GratitudeWhy I’m grateful... by Mary Urfer, class of 2020

hen I started looking at universities, Baker was at the top of my list. Everything about my visit and the experience Gratitude was perfect, including the generous scholarships awarded to me. But through a couple of unforeseen circumstances, I ended up declining the awards and was on the brink ofW making a different collegiate decision. But just weeks before the start of fall classes, I was reminded by someone very close to me that Baker was my dream school. I literally came begging to the Business Office, asking for whatever help they could give me. Gratitude Through the process, everyone who worked at Baker was so helpful and genu- inely made my dreams come true. Just two days before I was supposed to move in, I learned that my financial aid had come through and I was going to be a Baker Wildcat. The whole experience, though a nightmare, really showed me that this place is something special. I am forever grateful for the scholarships awarded to me, and humbled by the love and support I was shown by a group of people who hardly knew me. I even brought everyone dessert the day they told me I was Gratitude going to be able to study here, a small token of the appreciation I feel every day. And now, a semester later, I tell everyone I know that Baker is the place I was meant to be. Everything I have experienced has exceeded all my expectations. If it wasn’t for the support of a few people, I would never have been able to find my passion for nursing and prepare myself for what is going to be a fruitful and Gratitude exciting career. Gratitude 3 Gratitude GratitudeWhy I’m grateful... by Kyle Carpenter, class of 2020

hen I stepped foot on Baker’s campus, it was obvious that I was in an environment where people care. In a sea of Gratitude strangers, I was immediately welcomed and felt at home. Students held open doors for me, professors greeted me as they passed by, and the campus just felt so inviting. Initial- ly,W my visit to Baker was for a band scholarship competition day. But in con- versation with my admissions counselor, I mentioned my interest and talent for football and by the end of my visit, he had arranged for a meeting with the head coach. When I walked into Coach Mike Grossner’s office, there was a scholarship Gratitude offer on the table, waiting only for my signature. That compassion I felt in my visit has extended over into my everyday expe- rience at Baker. It all started with the fact that Coach Grossner was able to give me a scholarship at the drop of a pen. Since then, I have been reminded over and over again that everyone on this campus cares about one another. It’s hard to explain unless you’ve been at Baker, but it’s just different here. Success is revered, and champions are built here. Gratitude After graduation, I want to be a general manager of an NFL team, a big dream that requires a lot of work and dedication. But because of my opportunity to study at Baker, I feel like it’s within my reach. I have amazing leaders to look up to, both on the field and in the classroom, and the atmosphere surrounding the football team this year has only excited me further. Everything that has happened during my first semester at Baker University has proven to me, time and time again, that I made the right decision when I signed that scholarship in Coach Gratitude Grossner’s office. And none of it would have been possible without the generous help of the Baker family. Gratitude 5 Gratitude GratitudeWhy I’m grateful... by Michael Igwe, class of 2017

s a first-generation Nigerian American, growing up in the United States school system was a new sort of challenge Gratitude for me. My parents’ educational experience didn’t mirror mine, and as I prepared for college, I went in blind without much guidance from my family. So when the Baker family stepped up to help me through the recruiting and admissions process and I wasA offered a scholarship to Baker, I was relieved that, not only was I going to be able to start down an exciting new path, but I also would be able to do it without being weighed down by financial stress. Gratitude When I was a freshman on campus, it felt like there was a great deal of just “playing it by ear.” I didn’t know exactly what I was doing, but I was lucky enough to meet an abundance of mentors along the way. My advisors, coaches, and even my peers have been an amazing source of both support and guid- ance while I’ve been on campus. There’s a lot of pressure being the first to do anything, but there’s also a beautiful feeling of being able to make that claim. I thank these mentors for pushing, teaching, and guiding me when I needed it Gratitude the most. Being on a cultural diversity scholarship has offered me the support and incentive to attend college and is just another way that Baker has shaped who I am. I believe that I’ve grown up through Baker. We’re able to genuinely get to know our professors and administrators and have comfortable conversations that spur our growth and learning, and I feel confident and prepared as I start planning for medical school next year. I truly thank all the people, from my Gratitude coaches to the financial aid staff, who have supported me through this journey and have guided me to be successful. Gratitude 7 Gratitude Baker University Honor Roll of Donors

The list reflects gifts and pledge payments made fromJanuary 1, 2016, to December 31, 2016. Not represented in this list are the full multiyear pledges 2016 acquired by the university during this time frame. The list is long and omissions and errors are possible. For corrections or if your name appears other than your preference, contact Kathy McCrary, University Advancement, PO Box 65, Baldwin City, KS 66006-0065, 800.726.1554. [email protected].

Diamond Society Over $1,000,000 Sustaining Patron $100,000 - $499,999 A year in Gifts: Anonymous Donor Anonymous Donor wo-thousand and sixteen was a banner year for Charlie Sunderland, longtime friends and former trustees of The Sunderland Foundation Baker University fundraising. Today, with a few Baker University, decided to bestow the largest foundation Cornerstone Circle $50,000 - $99,999 months remaining in the fiscal year, we are on gift in our history to support Baker’s arts, music, and theatre Mr. Mark and Mrs. Joyce Schaffer Fleming Dr. Jim Leitnaker pace to exceed our Baker Fund goals and bring students. When the space is remodeled, we invite each and The Goppert Foundation Donald and Charlotte Parker in more than 100 new donors under 30. If these every one of you to come back and catch one of our out- Kansas East Conference, UMC Mary Jane Zelsman Estate Trising donors can come close to matching what the generous standing student performances. Founder’s Circle $10,000 - $49,000 individuals on the following pages have done, Baker will Baldwin State Bank Mr. Robert and Mrs. Emily Honse Mr. Cecil and Mrs. Carol Lee Mr. Donald and (Turk) Miller Mrs. Cynthia Rogers be in good hands for a very long time. Friends, we thank Before the close of the year, Mr. Bill and Mrs. Charlene Bunten J.E. Dunn Construction Co. you for the high bar you’ve set. Your gifts directly affect the the university received an Marjie and Jim Mordy Mr. Richard C. Shaffer Jr. Mr. Duane and Mrs. Lynn Chanay Dave and Kelly Johns and Mrs. Betsy Schaffer student experience—from scholarship dollars to faculty anonymous matching gift of Murphy Charitable Trust Commonwealth Foundation Ken and Judy Johns The Sherwin-Williams Company excellence to future capital building projects and curricular $1 million. We are working Mrs. Wendie Omer ECMC Foundation Steve and Becky Johns Mr. George and Mrs. Janet Shore development. Our students see firsthand the benefits of your to secure funds to meet the Margaret L. Pearson The GE Foundation Dr. I. King and Mrs. Linda Jordan Ms. Susanne Richardson Teel generosity, and as you have read, they are eternally grateful. match, and when the first Ella Frances and Norma Brisley Kenneth and Virginia Gilbert KPMG Foundation Phillips Scholarship Think Big, LLC Estate round of fundraising reaches Mr. Don Kukuk Mr. Mike and Mrs. Cathy Philpot Mr. Fred and Scott and Tammy Grauer Mrs. Randi Wightman Last fall, the Sunderland $2 million, the donor has Eleanor Ninas Little Trust Mr. Walt W. and Mr. William R. and Mrs. Mary Mrs. Nancy Pinnell Foundation awarded Bak- requested the fund establish Dr. Lowell Jacobsen, Elizabeth Harvey Ann Grubb Mr. Donald and Mrs. Marty Rhodes Professor of International (Hardy) Mather er University a $300,000 an endowed professorship Business. Helix Education grant to fund the renova- in the business department. tion of Rice Auditorium, This department boasts several professors who have received Trustee Circle $5,000 - $9,999 Baker’s performing arts Baker’s top teaching designation, the Jennie Howell Kopke BlueCross and BlueShield of Mr. Hoot and Dr. Kenneth and Mr. Patric and Kansas Foundation Mrs. Kathleen Gibson Mrs. Eleanor Head Mrs. Andrea McConn center. The gift will fund and Verda R. Kopke Award for Distinguished Teaching. Mr. Scott Bracken Pearl M. & Julia J. Harmon Dona J. (Shaw) Johnson, Dr. Tes Mehring upgrades to the stage, a Their results are proven: last year’s business majors scored in Spencer C. Duncan Make It Foundation and Donald R. Johnson Mrs. Liz Moherman Set production in full swing in Rice. reconfiguration of the the 96th percentile on the ETS exam, which measures real- Count Foundation Mr. Ross and Mrs. Christine Mr. Skip E. and Dr. Lynne and Mr. Jeff Murray Hartley Mrs. Donna Rae Kalb seating to accommodate a variety of performances, and world preparedness against seniors from other universities Duran Pools & Spas Mr. Gary and Mrs. Connie Sollars Mr. Troy L. Hartman Kansas Independent enhancements to the lobby. We are blessed that Kent and across the country. Gilbert A. and Martha Jane Mr. Kip and Mrs. Kelly Spray Ferguson Mr. Larry E. and College Fund Bob and Kay Williams Gene Fritzel Construction Mrs. Marcia Hawk Sara Kindler Co., Inc. Tammy Spiva Hawks Neal Malicky, PhD and Dale Hawks 8 9 Dr. Jared Grantham, 1958, , Don Parker, 1955, , and Carol (Gabbert) Grantham, 1958, and Charlotte Parker, Honorary Alumna, 2015

Dr. Jared Grantham’s fondest Baker University memory was when he took Carol Elaine Don Parker’s time as a student and 20 years of service on the Baker University Board of Gabbert to Homecoming in 1955. They were married in 1958. While Carol, a member Trustees have inspired his generosity to the university. He gives to support Baker’s current of Delta Delta Delta sorority, served as a home economics teacher, he pursued a career in operations and to honor the friends and family who played a large role in his Baker experi- medicine. Dr. Grantham, a world-renowned nephrologist, established both the University ence. of Kansas Medical Center Kidney Institute and the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, Don established the Paula M. (Dick) Parker Endowed Memorial Scholarship in 2007, an international organization that supports patients around the world. During his time at to honor his first wife, who graduated in 1955 and passed away in 2007. The scholarship Baker he was a leader in the Zeta Chi fraternity and a member of the Centennial Choir. is awarded to elementary education majors at the College of Arts and Sciences. He also Dr. Grantham passed away in January of 2017. established the Charlotte Parker Endowed Honor Scholarship in Nursing as a surprise for As Dr. Grantham’s career blossomed, he and Carol never forgot the university that gave Charlotte when she was named an Honorary Alumna in 2015. Don and Charlotte were him his start. He served on the Baker University Board of Trustees for decades and most married in 2010 after both lost their first spouses. recently provided guidance to Dr. Lynne Murray as a valued member of the President’s “Receiving the award was a special Baker moment,” Charlotte said. “Later, I had first- Advisory Council. He was revered by his Baker colleagues for his gifts of time, treasure, hand knowledge of the quality of care one receives from Baker nurses. In December, and perhaps most important, his wisdom. Don had two nurses who graduated from Baker seeing to his care at Lawrence Memorial “We have given to Baker “Jared used to recall a phenomenon called ‘the Baker Magic,’ which explained the Hospital. One gave me a hug and prayed with me as Don was being taken for some tests. personalized experience between faculty, students, and administration,” Carol said. “We “I give to support Baker’s These are the kind of people who come from the Baker nursing program and that is why I because we believe in an have given to Baker because we believe in an education where individual attention is given current operations and to am proud to support this amazing program.” to each student as needed. We want Baker to continue to provide an educational environ- Of Don’s accomplishments as a member of the Board of Trustees, he is most proud that education where individual ment where students really know their instructors and feel their support.” memorialize and honor the School of Nursing and School of Professional and Graduate Studies were both estab- attention is given to each The Granthams were among the donor champions for the Mulvane Transformation Proj- lished during his term as Chair of the Board of Trustees. Don was named a Distinguished ect in 2012, the $11.3 million science facility now named for their friend, Ivan L. Boyd. friends and loved ones.” Alumnus in 1988 and is a retired executive of the GE Foundation and First Excess and Re- student as needed.” Carol is a major donor and member of the Pulliam Society. insurance Corporation. Over the years his gifts have been matched by both organizations.

Honor Roll of Donors, continued...

Pulliam Society Mrs. Jo Ann Butaud Douglas County Hallmark Corporate Mr. David and Mrs. Pamela Hill President’s Club Community Foundation Foundation $1,000 - $4,999 Mr. Bryan Butell Ronald A. and Martha (Walker) Mr. Steve and Richard and Meredith Hann Hoffman Aim 5 Foundation Mr. Michael J. Cattaneo Mrs. Cathy Doyal Pulliam Society members leave a lasting legacy in the Baker community, further our mission, and support Mr. Laurence E. Hanna Reverend Kevin and Mrs. Joni Mr. Patrick and Dess Caylor Trust Dr. Marilyn Duncan Hopkins Mrs. Dorothy Harder our students by including the university in estate gifts, wills, annuities, and other planned giving options. Mrs. Jen Alderdice Mr. Mike and Terry and Pat (Cassity) Richard and Shannon Howell American Legion #228 Mrs. Brenda Chumley Mr. James and Dr. Kathleen Planned gifts are designed to align a donor’s personal values with those of the university and preserve Dunnavant Harr Mr. Ivan Huntoon Jr. and Mrs. American Senior Benefits Dr. Cal and Mrs. Mary Jo Cink Mr. Jerry E. Ewing (’65) Bonnie Huntoon them for the future. William Harris and Howard Mr. Richard D. and Cintas Fire Protection Mr. Richard Fenske Haynes Mary (Hallman) Hurrel G.C. Armstrong Hoot and Kathleen Gibson Gerald Keller Martha Raybourn Mrs. Erika Anderson Mr. Eric and Mrs. Wendy Mrs. Arlene Finney Mr. Richard R. and Mrs. Patti INTRUST BANK Mr. Bob A. Andrews Conaway Hartley Betty Barker Bashaw Sherman and Virginia Gibson Charles Kopke Mark and Phyllis Rouch Mrs. Kathy Ford Mr. Gary L. Irick Anonymous Donor Mr. Robert V. and Dr. Donald L. and Mrs. Paula Wilma Bigler William Gordon Robert and Arlene Kulp Anita Schroeder Mrs. Marlene Courtney Mr. Darrell and Mrs. Laurie Mr. Larry and Mrs. Mianne Irick Arrowhead Do-It-Best Hatcher Franklin Elaine and Virgil Brady Jared and Carol Grantham Jim Leitnaker Richard Small Hardware & Rental Vernell Courtney St. John Mr. Bill and Mrs. Deborah Iwig Larry and Marcia (Rossiter) Betsy and Grant Galyardt Bill and Chuck Bunten John and Sharon Gutschenritter Jeanne Fish Levy Linda Tuller Edward H. and Nancy L. Barnes Mrs. Emmalie Cowherd Hawk JDH Construction, LTD Dr. Shantikumar K. and Mrs. Barton Solvents, Inc. Crown Toyota-Scion Alice and Mel Hawk Ms. Mary L. Jefferson Tim Burkindine Philip Hartley David and Jackie Lorenzen Calvin Upp Susan Gandhi Mr. Frank Bisignano Mr. Roy and Mrs. Connie Deel Mr. Eric and Mrs. Lisa Hays Mr. Philp and Mrs. Leah David and Carol Butler Larry and Marcia Hawk Neal Malicky Jerry and Patti (Francisco) Weakley GBD International Johnson Mr. Murray and Mrs. Diane Ms. Ronda Deel Hays Companies Sean Patrick Cavanaugh Robert and Claudia Hey Gertrude Irene Dr. Jared and Mrs. Carol (Wilson) Blackwelder Kansas Area United Methodist John Deere Foundation Grantham Dr. John Heaton Jr. Gutschenritter Marsi Foundation Gene Chubb Gordon Hinde Gertrude Emilie Braun Trust Reverend Ira and Mrs. Barbara Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood Mr. Tom A. and Mrs. Lee Martha Mather The Kansas State Bank Tom and Ann Duckett Mary Hurrel Mr. Spencer and DeSpain Hedrick Linda Jefferson Greiner Mrs. Joann Breithaupt KC Drive Away, INC Alan and Tricia Mauch Dissinger/Reed Insurance Ms. Nancy R. Hefner Paul and Marilyn Duncan William and Deborah Iwig Dr. John and Mrs. Sharon Burlington Northern Services, LLC Mr. Jim H. Kean Don and Carol Fletcher Melba Reeves Johnston Sally Meador Gutschenritter David and Lana Rae Higgins Santa Fe Foundation Mr. Jim Dick Mr. Brian and Mrs. Barbara King Don and Ruth Ann Nutt Dr. Andrea and Mr. Charles and Mrs. Mary Caryl Fullman Mira Kauffman Mr. Scott and Mr. H. Gene Dooley Mr. Richard Hall Ann Hill Mrs. Allison Kingsbury Mrs. Gennifer Bursik

10 11 “I think Baker gave me Denise (Greufe) Ward, DO, 1979, Nick and Martha Harris Mr. Todd and Mr. Roger and Mrs. Nancy Blaylock Pest Control Mr. Dale E. Crandell Mrs. Angelique Sanford (Hey) Arnold Mr. David L. Hiatt II Dr. J.C. Bond Ms. Virginia Crossland Coming from a small town, Denise felt at home in Baker’s supportive environment, and Mr. Ryan and Mrs. Erin Seager Ash Grove Charitable a great environment Dr. N. William Hines Jr. and Mr. Scott and Mrs. Bridget Mr. Michael and Foundation it’s this appreciation that motivates her to give back to the university. “Baker exposed me to Mrs. Jean Hines Sprint Foundation Boone Mrs. Martha Crow Mrs. Hilary (Peacock) and Dr. to ‘grow up’ in. The others from all over the country. The students came from all different backgrounds. That Mr. Jason H. Hodges Stephens Real Estate, Inc. Dr. E. Merris and Barbara Brady Dr. Beverly J. Crute was an education in itself,” she said. “The environment was also very supportive academi- Kevin Austin Mr. and Mrs. Holden Mr. Gregory Stoskopf Mrs. Donna Bratton Mr. Harold Cummings environment was also very cally. All my professors were approachable and encouraging.” Aztec Hiway LLC Honeywell International Kris and Michael Stouffer Conrad and Phyllis Braun Mrs. Lisa K. Daly B & B Drywall Company, INC. Denise, who serves as a locum tenens anesthesiologist, filling in for doctors on vacation Charity Matching Dr. Carl (Rusty) Stout Jr. Mr. Dale and Mrs. Naomi Ms. Whitney B. Damron supportive academically. and vacancies in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, donates her time-share in St. Maarten as a Dr. Cassy and Mr. Erik Bailey IBM Corporation Brewer Ms. Emma G. Tinsley Danceography gift in kind. It has been a highly sought auction item at the Scholarship Auction and Gala Mr. Michael and Mrs. Kimberly Mr. Harold and Ms. Joan Brown All my professors were and the Wildcat Classic Golf Tournament. Mr. Marshall R. Toburen Brossiet Mr. Carl and Mrs. Lynette Mrs. Denice Jackson Mr. Nile and Mrs. Gail Brown Danzig One of her favorite Baker memories is Joe’s runs with her AXO sisters while studying for Tom Urquhart School Mr. Jed Bair Mr. Steve J. and approachable and of Baseball Ms. Cathy I. Brummel Mr. Bruce and Mrs. Marsha exams. “How many women can you fit in a car?” she asked. She also enjoyed the variety Mrs. Sherry Jackson Baker Jazz Ensemble Darlington offered at interterm. Serving as an aid at Lakemary Center in Paola, Kansas, for children USAW Kansas District #1 Mr. Roger and Mrs. Barb Bruns Mr. Raymond A. James Jr. Baker University Bookstore Mr. Raymond and encouraging.” with special needs gave her an appreciation for educators. Mr. Graham and Mrs. Mary C. Bucholtz Mrs. Melba Johnston Ms. Inge Balch Mrs. Sue Ann Dattilo Mrs. Anne Walker Budson Inc. Kenneth D. Jones and Baldwin City BPW K. R. David Dr. Jerald and Barbara J. Jones Doctors John Mrs. Virginia Walker Baldwin City Companion Mr. Gary Day and Susan Buehler Mr. Scott Jones Animal Hospital Mr. Aaron Watters M.D. Mr. Sam and Mrs. Margy Deel Mr. Alexander M. Bulk JW Data, LLC Baldwin City Recreation Waxman Candles Mr. Dean A. Desmarteau Commission Mr. Matthew Bulk Mr. Carse Kershaw Mrs. Thelma Wever Mr. Jim P. Dick Mr. Ryan and Mrs. Emilee Kuhn Mr. Nicholas Perry Dorothy Stubbs Dr. Larry and Mrs. Janie Mr. Richard Bush Dr. Steven L. Ball Bunting Appraisal Services Mrs. Patricia Kikendall Charitable Trust (Haskin) Wilson Mr. Steve and Ms. Jena Dick Labconco Corporation Mrs. Amy J. Piersol Clariant Pigments Ms. Callie S. Ballenger Dr. Steve and Mr. James T. and Mrs. Megan Wilson Steve and Pat (Corken) Sublett Mr. Jeff and Danielle Yearout Mrs. Peggy Butcher Beverly Warrick Dickason Mr. Gordon and Mr. Chester Pitts II Mr. James J. Clark Mrs. Judith Kliewer Mr. Paul and Mrs. Phyllis Mr. Leith E. Winsor Mrs. Marti Lansford Mr. Richard and Mrs. Jennifer Yocham Poersch Bannister Mr. Carl and Mrs. Susan Butell Mrs. Johanna M Dickman Dr. Allen Polen Mr. Mark Coble Mr. Pablo and Mrs. Jeanne Sulley Mr. Edwin and Monty and Bootsie Lauridsen Mr. Steve and Mrs. Angie Zahn Mrs. Rochelle La Rosa Reverends Donald Ms. Melissa Bynum Mr. Steve and Quest Diagnostics Mr. Stephen Conover Mrs. Kimberly Wittman Dr. Brad L. and and Lucille Barb Mrs. Jodie Dickman Lawrence Memorial Hospital Lathrop & Gage LLP Mr. Wayne and Mrs. Anne Byrd Mr. and Mrs. Robertson Mrs. Susan Tate Mrs. Robin B. Crawford- Mr. Max Wuellner Mrs. Sheri Barker Mr. John and Mrs. Mary Dill Dr. Benny Chen-Chu Hansen The Lodge Mr. Addison D. Carr Mr. Rodrock Chiropractic, P.A. Mr. Ronald F. Taylor 1858 Club Mr. Joshua Zach and Mrs. Lina Bich Tran Lee Ms. Betty Barr Mr. Bill and Mrs. Ellen Discher Mr. Austin DeGraeve Mr. Jeff M. and Mr. Jim Carr Mr. Dennis Rogers and Dr. Topeka Community $500 - $999 Dr. Patricia and Mrs. Amanda Lowry Doug and Sara Barth Mr. Dane and Mrs. Sharla Ditto Susan K. Rogers Foundation AAA Allied Group, Inc. Mr. Dennis G. and Mrs. Gale Carter Mr. Dennis Long Century Club Mrs. Ellen DeLay Mr. Pat and Mrs. Debra Mrs. Genny and Mr. Tom Basler Dixon Golf Inc. Mrs. Vallera Clough Ross Mr. Matthew S. and Mr. David and Mrs. Maryanna Mr. Jamie L. Carwell Reverend Dr. Kenneth Lutgen McCandless $100 - $499 Mrs. Cindi Trager Adelman Mr. Maxwell B. Dodge Mr. Wayne and Mr. Tom Dobson Jr. and Mrs. Linda Lutgen Rev. William M. Runyan Estate Mr. George and Dr. Richard L. McDowell A & H Air Conditioning Mrs. Janet Bates Mr. Ray and Mrs. Suzanne Mr. Wayne and Mrs. Barbara Ms. Katherine Dooley Mrs. Phyllis Chamblin Dondlinger & Sons Dr. Trilla Lyerla Dr. Darcy L. Russell & Heating Construction Co., Inc. Trowbridge Algire Mr. Tim and Mrs. Mary Dorr Dr. Donald V. Meyer Mr. Donald and Mrs. Laurie Chapman Mrs. Irene Marsi Mr. Jack and Mrs. Frances Reverend and Mrs. George Mrs. Virginia Beal Mr. Paul D. and Mr. Douglas and Mrs. Mr. Bernard S. Miller Mr. Sean and Mrs. Nicole Rynerson Mr. and Mrs. Drouillard Abosamra Christopher J. Leiszler DDS Mr. Alan and Mrs. Marian Tubach Mr. Wright and Dooley Stephanie Almeida Mr. Kevin E. Miller Mrs. Patricia Mauch Mr. Bob and Mrs. Ruth Sarna Mrs. Kathy L. Elliott Mr. Doug and Mrs. Julie Adams Mrs. Carole Beck City of Baldwin City Mr. Calvin K. Upp Mr. Peter Dorthe American Family Insurance Mr. Scott E. Miller MB2 Sports, Inc Ms. Paula Sauder Dr. Douglas Emery Dr. Allen Carter and Mr. Brandon M. Becker Mr. Robert and USA Wrestling-Kansas, Inc. Mr. Joshua P. and Mrs. Molly Mr. Michael J. Doudoroff Ms. Melissa Ness Mrs. Julie Adams Mrs. Debra Clark Mr. O. J. McDonald Jr. Mr. James Scanlon Anderson Dr. V. Rodney Enos Ms. Kristin C. Beery Dr. Angela and Douglas County Extension Nichols Group, Inc. Mr. Drew and Mr. Bill McHenry Mr. Brandon and Dr. Courtnay Exxon U.S.A. Foundation AesthetiCare Council Mr. Patrick Valadez Mrs. Marcella K. Anderson Mr. Eldon Beiser Mrs. Abby Clement Scarborough Olathe Medical Center Mrs. Judy McMonigle First Construction, LLC Mr. Tony and Mrs. Roberta Mr. Thomas and Mr. Jack and Mrs. Judith Baldwin Feed Company, Inc. Mrs. Kelly Belk Ms. Harriet Henderson Ed and Rose Schneeberger Mrs. Ursula Parke Ahnemann Mrs. Eileen Drape Metro Express Warner Dr. Harold Frye Baldwin Insurance Services Mr. Jesse and Mr. Jay L. Coder Mr. Jim and Mrs. Melissa Sears Dr. Douglas S. and Mr. Austin Alewel Mr. Lee and Mrs. Jill Driver Mid-America Bank Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Patti The Greater Tacoma Mrs. Jillian Bennett Mr. Dallas M. Barth Mrs. Judith Parks Mr. Dallas R. Conley Mr. Christopher and Mrs. (Francisco) Weakley Community Foundation Mr. Paul and Mrs. Marilynne Mr. Keith Dunn Naomi Estopy Mitchum Dian Berg Ashley Smith Ms. Kristina Bennett Mr. Larry and Alexander Reverend Gene Connely Mr. Jason P. Webb Mr. Geoffrey I. Greiner E.T. Horn Company Mr. Jason J. and Mr. Darron Berroth Mr. Ken and Mr. Eliot Berkley Mrs. Phyllis Graf Perry All About You Hair Spa Mr. Charles F. Copeland Mrs. Katherine Montgomery Wells Fargo Community Ms. Jennifer Grimes Ms. Elaine Ebner Mrs. Dottie Snow Ms. Nan Berry Support Campaign Blackwood, Langworthy Dr. Brian and Mr. Dan and Mrs. Kay Almanza Mr. Tom and Mrs. Jana Correll Mr. Wayne L. Morris Mr. Richard E. and Mr. Bill and Mrs. Virginia Eddy Dr. Ken Gibson & Tyson Mrs. Christy Posler Mr. Chris and Mrs. Judy Best Westar Energy Foundation Mrs. Wanice Haas Ms. Malisa J. Anderson-Strait Countryside United Mr. Don and and Dr. Jackie Snyder Mr. Tony and Mrs. Ann Eisel Mr. Ron and Mrs. Diane Brees Mr. Robert Ray Mr. Brent Betz Methodist Church Mrs. Ruth Ann Nutt Mr. Roger and Mrs. Anita Mr. Craig W. and Mrs. Nancy Anonymous Dr. Robert and Mrs. Lola Mr. Charles Brown Mr. Garland and Mrs. Jeanne Mr. Adam and Mrs. Amanda El Patron Inc. Patrick White Hackett Appraisal Express K.C.L.L.C. Dr. Gordon and Mr. William O’Byrne (Hendrickson) Soulen Richardson Bickley Mr. K.C. and Mrs. Lori Brown Mrs. Jean Cowles Mr. Richmond M. Enochs III Mr. Tom and Mrs. Kate Wiese Mr. Paul and Mrs. Judy Hamner Mr. Peter and Mrs. Anna Arges Mr. Kim L. Ong Dr. Karl and Mrs. Nancy Spear II Ms. Amy E. 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12 13 Mrs. Judee E. Evans Mr. Leo and Mrs. Betty Mr. Eric and Mrs. Karen E. Lassman-Eul Dr. Pam A. Mauch Mr. Richard and Purair Products Santa Fe Trail Bicycle Mr. Michael Strickland Mr. John and Mrs. Elizabeth Gregory Mrs. Patty Ikenberry Mrs. Jeanne Mott Committee Wendorff Doctors Preston and Mr. Brett and Mrs. Renata Robert Mayes Mrs. Carol Havighurst Purdy Mrs. Marion Stuart Integrated Wealth Solutions Inc. Lechien Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mott Ms. Sara J. Wentz Ginny Fambrough Mr. Robert and Mr. Robert Sr. and Mr. Dick and Mrs. Norma Purdy Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Sasser Mr. Brock Stumpff Mrs. Laverta Greve Cody Isbell Mr. Warren and Mrs. Doris Mayes Mr. William and Mr. Scott and Mr. Fred and Mrs. Carol Farmer R & J Services Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Sauder Ms. Carole Summers Mrs. Phyllis Legler Mrs. Barbara Moulden Mrs. Martha Wenzel Mr. James Gricol Mr. Daniel S. Jackson Mr. Merton J. 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SpringThe 2016Year in review: Fall 2016

The first Master of In February, Tom and Patti Heiman’s theatre students The Baker University School of Nursing celebrated its Baker University was the highest-ranked Kansas univer- Science in Nursing brought home the Stagecraft Spirit Trophy from the pres- 25th anniversary in August. sity in the Midwest Regional University rankings of the cohort began in tigious Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival The Baker Univer- 2017 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges. This is the January. The mas- competition in Minnesota. In the Stagecraft Showdown, the sity Wetlands was seventh consecutive year Baker has received the publication’s ter’s degree prepares Wildcats reached the final four. named “the most highest marks among universities in the state for its category. students in one of In March, the women’s basketball team capped a stellar beautiful place in More than a dozen two tracks: nursing season by playing for a national title in the 2016 NAIA Divi- Kansas” by House Baker students, fac- administration or sion I Women’s Basketball National Championship game, Beautiful magazine. ulty, staff, and former nursing education. falling to No. 2 MidAmerica Nazarene in the Silverstein Eye The Wetlands is trustees attended Baker University’s Centers Arena in Independence, Missouri. home to the newly the launch event Doctor of Education Senior Michelle Critchfield, Hesston, Kansas, won Best constructed Wetlands for 1989 graduate in Leadership in Undergraduate Paper at the 59th Annual Missouri Valley Discovery Center Candice Millard’s Higher Education program opened the school year with a History Conference, hosted by the University of Nebraska and 927 acres of rich, third book: Hero of big-ticket guest lecturer: Dayton Moore. Moore is the gener- at Omaha in March. Her paper, Identity and Ethnicity in natural wildlife. the Empire: The Boer al manager of the 2015 World Series champion Kansas City Late Medieval Britain, was one of 50 undergraduate papers Baker alumnus and Pulitzer Prize winner Harold Jack- War, a Daring Escape, Royals. He spoke to the Baker students about leadership, presented at the conference, which drew participants from son delivered the keynote address at the university’s annual and the Making of organizational culture, and positivity. 70 universities and 24 states. convocation ceremony in August. Jackson, a 1975 graduate, Winston Churchill. Upon release, the book immediately was featured on the New York Times Bestsellers list. Two Baker Uni- Staff of the Baker Orange won several awards at profes- has served as the editorial page editor for the Philadelphia

versity seniors were sional conferences. The staff claimed Kansas Collegiate Inquirer since 2007 and has been recognized throughout In November, the Baker women’s soccer team capped a named Teachers of Media’s All-Kansas Award and earned 11 first-place awards his career with numerous honors including the Philadelphia magical season with a trip to the NAIA Fab Four. The season Promise: Melissa and 13 second-place awards. At the Society of Professional Association of Black Journalists Trailblazer Award and the culminated with a Heart of America Athletic Conference Kinzer of Olathe, Journalists Region 7 conference, the Orange was named the Journalist of the Year award from the National Association of Coach of the Year honor for Davy Phillips, ’04, MLA ’12. Kansas, and Callie top student newspaper among four-year private colleges, Black Journalists. Junior quarterback Logan Brettell topped the 2016 Aca- Brabender of Law- beating out publications from Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Officials from Baker University and demic All-America College Division Football Team as cho- rence, Kansas. Kinzer and Iowa for the Region 7 Mark of Excellence Award as the School of Law signed a partnership into effect during a joint sen by the College Sports Information Directors of America teaches science in Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper and earned press conference on Baker’s campus in September. The mem- when he was named the 2016 Academic All-American of Olathe, and Brabend- 7 first-place awards. orandum of understanding solidifies the launch of the new the Year. Brettell is the sixth Baker athlete to be named an er teaches elementary Senior women’s golfer Lindsey Mateer was named a 2016 Law Early Admission Program (LEAP), which will allow Academic All-American and the first to be awarded the Aca- school in Indianapo- CoSIDA Academic All-American, earning a spot on the academically talented and highly motivated undergraduate demic All-American of the Year. lis, Indiana. College Division Women’s At-Large Team, as selected by the students at Baker to matriculate to Washburn’s law school In December, the Baker Wildcat football team advanced

In January, the School of Professional and Graduate Stud- College Sports Information Directors of America. after three years. to the NAIA National Championship game in Daytona, ies launched of a Master of Science in Sport Management Dr. Kevin McCarthy was awarded the Jennie Howell Kop- Five alumni were inducted into Baker’s Athletic Hall of Florida. Thousands of Baker alumni and friends traveled to program that teaches students the skills necessary to assume ke and Verda R. Kopke Award for Distinguished Teaching Fame on Sept. 23 at the Overland Park Marriott: Dennis watch the team play. The Wildcats lost the game, but ended a leadership position in the growing sports industry. The during the May commencement ceremony. Delay, ’63; Gary Greenwood, ’93; Rian Watts, ’96; Triece the season as the Heart of America Athletic Conference 36-credit-hour master’s program provides in-depth knowl- (Baker) Krause, ’01; and Emily Gibson, ’11. Champions and boasted a 13-1 overall record. edge of facility planning, event management, sports market- The School of Professional and Graduate Studies launched At the December Commencement ceremony Baker Uni- ing, sports law, and other areas integral to starting a career in a 10-month coding “bootcamp” in partnership with the versity graduated a record 27 Ed.D. candidates. a competitive field. Software Guild. The program is distinctive in the region.

16 17 Administrative Leadership University Advancement

Dr. Lynne Murray Andy Jett Dr. Marcus Childress Danielle Jones Rease Phil Hannon, ’86 Kathy McCrary University President Vice President of Strategic Planning Dean of the School of Education Senior Director of Development Assistant Director of Special Gifts Manager of Constituent Relations & Academic Resources, Chief Information Officer & Special Assistant to the President Dr. Tes Mehring Dr. Cassy Bailey, EdD, ’12 Kelsey Nolte, MAOL, ’16 Lynda Lewis Interim Provost Martha Harris Dean of Students Amy Piersol Assistant Director of Annual Fund Advancement Administrative Assistant Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Senior Director of Major Gifts David Houchen Theresa Yetmar, ’02, MBA, ’12 Doug Barth, ’91 Vice President of Finance Dr. Jacob Bucher Director of Athletics Ivan Huntoon, ’00 Director of Alumni Relations Dean of the School of Professional & Graduate Studies Director of Development and Planned Giving Danielle Yearout Danielle Jones Rease Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing Dr. Bernadette M. Fetterolf Senior Director of Development Dean of the School of Nursing & Special Assistant to the President

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