FALL 2017 | VOLUME 93 | ISSUE 3 News for Alumni & Friends of the University of Redlands Embracing Traditions Forever Yours First in Their Summer Science The Campaign for University of Redlands Families Research OCH TAMALE MAGAZINE Letters to the editor VOL. 93, ISSUE 3 FALL 2017 In 1917, the University embraced the bulldog Thank you for sending me the Och Tamale with pictures “ and articles about my friends, including Evelyn Ifft [summer 2017, page 53]. She is in my memoir-writing class here at President as the living embodiment of the strength, Plymouth Village. I’m glad I gave nearly everything I own to Ralph W. Kuncl FeatureCONTENTS Story the University of Redlands to support students who would Chief Communications Officer loyalty, and tenacity that drives our success. not otherwise be able to go to the U of R. Wendy Shattuck ” Josephine “Jo” Tyler Editor Mika Elizabeth Ono Shelli Stockton, Thank you for including mention of the publication, Uncover Vice President, Advancement Director, Alumni and Community Relations Anita West the Secrets of Charity Fundraising Events, by Larry Zucker ’81 in the Alumni News section of the summer 2017 Och Tamale Associate Vice President, [page 45]. Having been a nonprofit board member of various Development 28 organizations for many years, I am pleased to recommend Ray Watts this informative book as a timely read with specific categories concisely presented, easily accessed, and a takeaway that Director, Alumni and instills excitement for the art of nonprofit fundraising! Community Relations Shelli Stockton 14 Georgelyn “Georgie” Thatcher Suitor ’56 Interim Director of Advancement Communications Laura Gallardo ’03 First in their families: Wish we, the U of R, would look at the positive aspects of the Electoral College, which does a wonderful job of equalizing COCO MCKOWN ’04, ’10 Class Notes Editor Bulldogs bring their futures smaller populations and larger geographic states within the Mary Littlejohn ’03 into focus with a little help whole United States [Och Tamale, summer 2017, page 15]. ... Director, Creative Services It is what the genius of the Founders gave us. Keep it. Jennifer Alvarado from their friends Robert M. Kurtz Jr. ’56 WILLIAM VASTA Graphic Designers by Andrew Faught and Mika Elizabeth Ono Michelle Dang ’14 10 26 Juan Garcia Thanks for the blurb in the summer 2017 Och Tamale about Myrine Smith While first-generation college students face heightened challenges, at the U of R they tap a variety of resources to secure their success. the Hall of Letters Browsing Room [page 4]. The gorgeous Contributors new stained glass windows call for a campus visit next time Charles Convis DEPARTMENTS we’re in Southern California. For me, they call back a host of Jennifer M. Dobbs ’17 memories. I always loved the Browsing Room for its aura of a former time: huge, thick wood table, walls lined with books, John Dole 2 View from 305 Beth Doolittle small-paned glass windows, and dim light. As a student Andrew Faught janitor, I loved going into this room, if just to empty the trash. Jeanine Hill 3 On Campus As part of the summer maintenance crew in 1967 and 1968, I Whitney Martinez ’11 washed every window in the building, and that’s a lot! I like to Taylor Matousek ’18 12 Worth 1,000 Words tell folks it’s the best job I ever had. I remember watching out Coco McKown ’04, ’10 the windows for my future wife, Cathy West ’69. Laurie McLaughlin 26 Faculty Files NCAA Thanks for the memories. Michele Nielsen ’99 Katie Olson 34 Bulldog Athletics 34 Cecil G. “Rusty” Weaver ’68 Carlos Puma Rachel Roche ’96, ’02 40 Alumni News Send your comments and address changes William Vasta 28 to Och Tamale, University of Redlands, 1200 Och Tamale is published by the 42 Class Notes WILLIAM VASTA E. Colton Ave., P.O. Box 3080, Redlands, CA University of Redlands. 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FSC PAPER NOTE Fall 2017 | 1 *also spelled Deyatty VIEW FROM 305: THOUGHTS FROM THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE ON CAMPUS Your Redlands Donna Eddleman steps into Trustees news s I stood giving my convocation address her new role in student affairs ew and returning members have been A to the most recent entering class of the Nappointed to the 2017–18 University of College of Arts and Sciences, I was struck by formerly vice president of student affairs at Redlands Board of Trustees. the lasting importance of the noble cause we Manhattanville College, a private liberal arts Normajean Hinders ’65 is a share at the University of Redlands. In front college in New York. marriage and family therapist of me were more than 800 new first-year and “Donna joins us as the first new dean to in Palo Alto and specializes transfer students, who would be forever changed PUMA CARLOS lead student affairs in 36 years, and thus, in overcoming trauma, grief, by their experiences at the U of R—through her appointment is historic in the life of the and understanding issues meaningful engagement with their professors, University,” says Redlands President Ralph of family history. Author classmates, and opportunities inside and Kuncl. “In Donna, I foresee a dean, student of Seasons of a Woman’s Life, outside the classroom. COCO MCKOWN ’04, ’10 advocate, and senior leader who will both Hinders is a conference and retreat speaker, By choosing the University of Redlands, look back at where we have come from, and and created courses for parenting and these students opted to be part of a community Donna Eddleman (second left), here forge forward with vision, strategy, and women. In addition to an active church life, committed to the life of the mind as well as to helping students on move-in day with Dean integrity to be a transformative leader in this she participates in Bulldogs in Service and the enrichment of their spirits, emotions, and Kendrick Brown (left), is the first new dean of new era for our students and student affairs.” has been active on boards of parent-teacher social and physical well-being. They chose a student affairs in more than three decades. Eddleman, who holds a doctorate associations and a counseling agency for student-centered, caring place known for its in educational policy, planning, and teens and their families focusing on drug welcoming nature, where they can find their best hile meeting and greeting students leadership from the College of William and alcohol addiction. After graduating selves. They selected a university that ventures to W during U of R orientation this fall, and Mary, guided the development of a from Redlands, Hinders earned a master’s do so many things so well—challenge students COCO MCKOWN ’04, ’10 Donna Eddleman found herself in the midst center for inclusion at Manhattanville and in teaching English from Stanford University to test themselves and support them along the of a great deal of spirited anticipation. “There has chaired or served on task forces or and later changed careers with a master’s in journey; celebrate personal and intellectual are so many exciting things that happen committees examining campus culture, psychology from University of Santa Clara. diversity; and foster exploration through not on a university campus, but the electric student engagement, and retention. She She and husband, Duane, live in Mountain only coursework, but also student government, enthusiasm at the beginning of the school was previously deputy dean of students at President Ralph Kuncl notes that the University has set the bar high for providing financial, View, Calif. study abroad, community service, athletics, academic, and social support to enable students to follow their dreams. year is special. It’s a time filled with energy New York University’s Abu Dhabi, United clubs, fraternities and sororities, outdoor and the thrill of a fresh start and Arab Emirates, campus, in addition to Brian D. Murphy ’04 programs, hands-on research opportunities, new experiences.” other student affairs leadership positions at was elected to serve as and social support that enables students to observed interactive rounds in a medical and a trustee following the and so much more.