R. Owen Williams Inaugurated As 25Th President
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TTSummerransylvaniaransylvania 2011 UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE R. Owen Williams inaugurated as 25th president Commencement sees record 263 graduates Henry Clay event draws luminaries Left, enjoying a chat at the celebration luncheon are, from left, Ellen Bebb, Finbarr Saunders ’66, President R. Owen Williams, Glen Bagby ’66, and Terri Bagby. Below left, Suzanne Romano Keen ’71, left, and Jan Schick Roby ’71 attend the celebration luncheon. SweetHome Transylvania Approximately 600 alumni and guests were in Lexington April 28-May 1 for Alumni Weekend 2011. For a wrap-up of President R. Owen Williams’s first address to the alumni, plus more stories and photos, see coverage beginning on page 25. Photos by Joseph Rey Au. Near right, shown at the class of 1961 reunion at the home of Bill ’61 and Anne Arvin are, from left, Volindah Johnson Costabell ’61, Bill Stroker ’60, Tom Marshall ’61, Stan Rullman ’61, and Jim Stephens ’60. Far right, Michael and Barbara Oney Garvey ’71 enjoy the celebration luncheon. Below, pictured at their class of 1991 reunion reception are Chris Watkins, left, and James Brown. Enjoying the reunion reception are, from left, Annette Souder Rizzo ’91, Melissa Young ’91, and Lisa Meek Mallory ’88. TransylvaniaUNIVERSITY MAGAZINE SUMMER/2011 Features 14 A PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION / R. Owen Williams installed as 25th president of Transylvania in ceremony on Old Morrison steps 22 RECORD-BREAKING GRADUATION / Commencement 2011 showcases 263 seniors in Transylvania’s largest graduation in history 25 SWEET HOME TRANSYLVANIA / Alumni return to their alma mater for four days of remembering and celebrating their Transylvania years Around Campus 2 Henry Clay tribute draws political luminaries 4 McEuen authors Making War, Making Women 5 John Marshall Harlan Lecture Series created 6 Canadian Brass to perform at Smith Concert Sports 9 Transylvania will add lacrosse in 2012 9 Pioneers win HCAC Commissioner’s Cup 12 Men’s basketball will play the Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear presents President R. Owen Williams with a certificate University of Kentucky in Rupp Arena making him a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. Beshear was among the seven official greeters who brought good wishes Alumni News and Notes on behalf of their constituencies to Williams 28 Class Notes upon his inauguration as Transylvania’s 25th 29 Alumna in Japan writes of earthquake president. See story on page 14. Photo by Joseph Rey Au 32 Marriages, Births, Obituaries 34 Distinguished Service Awards 35 Distinguished Achievement Awards Associate Vice President of Communications and Public Relations: Sarah A. Emmons Director of Publications: Martha S. Baker Publications Writer/Editor: William A. Bowden On the cover: Editorial Assistant: Tyler Young R. Owen Williams was installed as the Publications Designer: Barbara Grinnell 25th president of Transylvania University in an impressive and colorful ceremony Transylvania is published three times a year. Volume from the steps of Old Morrison on April 29. 28, No. 3, Summer 2011. Produced by the Office of See story on page 14. Publications, Transylvania University, Lexington, KY 40508-1797. Send address changes and alumni news Photos by Joseph Rey Au to Alumni Office, Transylvania University, 300 North Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508-1797, fax to (859) 233-8797, or e-mail to [email protected]. You have to keep this in mind.” Present and former House Speakers honor Henry Clay At the conclusion of the pre- with discussion on history, role of Speaker of the House sentations, Richard Decamp, chairman of the Henry Clay Current Speaker of the university’s seminal law depart- the political life of the country Memorial Foundation, awarded United States House of Repre- ment as a professor in 1805 and and under different presidents. Boehner, Pelosi, and Hastert the sentatives John Boehner, was elected a trustee in 1807. Pointing to Clay’s enormous Henry Clay Medallion in recog- R-Ohio, joined with Although Clay left influence on the national politi- nition of their life’s work that former Speaker and Kentucky to become cal scene from the 1820s to the reflects Henry Clay’s ideals. current House Demo- “Henry Clay nationally prominent late 1840s when forces were at The event was sponsored by cratic Leader Nancy was committed as a statesman, he work that eventually led to civil the Henry Clay Memorial Foun- Pelosi, D-Calif., and to education. maintained a home in war, Boehner said, “No one per- dation and the Henry Clay Cen- former Speaker, Lexington at beautiful son in the United States was ter for Statesmanship. Among Republican Dennis Just think how Ashland and always more responsible for holding the audience members were Hastert from Illinois, proud he would kept Transylvania in his the Union together during that 51 college students from all thoughts, remaining a time than Henry Clay. He has 50 states and the District of in a moderated dis- be to see cussion on the history trustee and friend of been a role model for me.” Columbia who were in Lexing- and nature of the Transylvania the university until his Pelosi noted that Clay was ton to attend the Henry Clay Speaker position that University as it death in 1852. a bridge from the nation’s Center for Statesmanship’s drew a capacity audi- “Henry Clay was founders, such as James fourth annual Student Congress ence to Transylvania is today.” committed to educa- Madison, to Abraham Lincoln at Transylvania and the University’s Haggin tion,” Pelosi noted. in his early political career. He University of Kentucky. Auditorium Friday, June 24. “Just think how proud he also benefitted from the peo- The forum, titled “The Role would be to see Transylvania ple’s aversion to too much KET special airdates of the Speaker of the House: A University as it is today.” presidential power. Tribute to Henry Clay,” was the “This evening’s forum was a “Clay was able to build up Kentucky Educational culminating event in Lexington’s penetrating and enlightening not only the Speaker’s role, but Television will air a special on first Henry Clay Week and was look at the importance of the a strong legislative establish- “The Role of the Speaker of an observance of the 200th Speaker’s role in the House of ment overall because Americans the House: A Tribute to Henry anniversary of Clay becoming Representatives and how much at that time feared a strong Clay,” produced by Michael Speaker of the House in 1811. we owe to Henry Clay for being executive,” she said. “They did Breeding Media, on these dates Historians have said it was Clay, the first to realize how influen- not want a king.” (all times EDT): Kentucky’s leading politician in tial this key position could All of the panelists touched Tuesday, August 16, 9 p.m. the early 1800s, who made the become,” said Transylvania on the delicate balancing act (KET) Speakership the powerful posi- President R. Owen Williams. that a House Speaker must cre- Wednesday, August 17, 11 a.m. tion it is today. In a discussion that was ate between the interests of his (KETKY) Thursday, August 18, 11 p.m. In his introductory remarks moderated by CNBC Chief or her own party and the overall (KETKY) to the evening, Robert Clay, co- Washington Correspondent interests of the House. Friday, August 19, 4 a.m. (KET), chair of the Henry Clay Center John Harwood, each of the “As Speaker, you represent 8 p.m. (KETKY) for Statesmanship, pointed out panelists paid tribute to the and lead your party, but you Saturday, August 20, 9 a.m. the close relationship that Tran- legacy of Clay and discussed his are also Speaker for the entire (KETKY) sylvania enjoyed with Clay in its or her experiences as Speaker House,” Hastert said. “The issue Sunday, August 21, 7 p.m. formative years. Clay joined the during sharply differing eras of of fairness is an overriding one. (KETKY), 9 p.m. (KET2) Helena Hau Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives John Boehner (second from left) makes a point during the Henry Clay tribute while, from left, CNBC Chief Washington Correspondent John Harwood, who moderated the discussion; former Speaker and current House Leader Nancy Pelosi; and former Speaker Dennis Hastert look on. 2 TRANSYLVANIA Shakespeare troupe will bring exciting change to fall Kenan Lecture The Kenan Lecture Series will “I’ve seen their work, and it is offer something different this fall. For high caliber, exciting, and outra- the first time in its 26-year history, geously fun,” said theater professor the series will feature a theater per- Sully White. “While the troupe has formance. traveled to Kentucky, they have The American Shakespeare Center never been to Lexington.” on Tour will present ’Tis Pity She’s a ASC on Tour has honed its art Whore on Monday, November 7, and since 1988, performing in 47 states A Midsummer Night’s Dream on and five foreign countries. The Tuesday, November 8. Both perform- Washington Post called its offerings ances will be in Carrick Theater at “shamelessly entertaining,” and Bob 7:30 p.m. and are free and open to Mondello of National Public Radio the public. commented that the company is “This is an opportunity to broaden “blowing the cobwebs out of the scope of the Kenan series to “High caliber, exciting, Elizabethan drama.” include non-lecture events that are Transylvania’s Kenan Lecture series intellectually stimulating and have a and outrageously fun” is funded by a grant from the William high likelihood of drawing communi- Sully White R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust. Past ty interest,” said psychology profes- lecturers have included former presi- sor Meg Upchurch, who coordinates dent of Ireland and U.N. commission- the program.