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St.Edward’s UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE FALL 2006 VOLUME 8 ISSUE 1 IN THIS ISSUE Science and Theology Page 16 Women Join the Club Page 18 The Bioinformatics Revolution Page 26 The Science of Elections Page 29 ALUMNIPRESIDENT’S NOTES MESSAGE St. Edward’s wendner, ’92 s University Marc Board of Trustees O f f i c e r s Chair, Peter Winstead New Science Building Vice Chair, Kevin O’Connor, ’73 Treasurer, F. Gary Valdez, MBA ’78 Secretary, Margie Diaz Kintz George E. Martin, PhD Opens Opportunities M e M b e r s Mike Aviles John Bauer, ’62 On Sept. 8, the university Gynecologic Oncology at the goals and achievements and by Brother Donald Blauvelt, CSC, ’67 celebrated the opening of the University of Miami Sylvester attending Advancement social Manuel Chavez John Brooks Williams Natural Cancer Center and chair of our functions. Most of all, they Margaret E. Crahan Sciences Center–North Buiding. Natural Sciences Advisory Board, helped create the most persuasive Brother Richard Critz, CSC, ’72 Isabella Cunningham Faculty members and students was on campus in late spring and fundraisers of all: outstanding Brother Richard Daly, CSC, ’61 had already occupied the took time to inspect the building. students who articulated how Linda P. Evans building, and since classes started He was so impressed that he the personalized education and Carolyn Lewis Gallagher in August, the daily routines of doubled the size of his pledge to collaborative research provided by Timothy F. Gavin, ’76 Brother Richard Gilman, CSC, ’65 the building’s users were almost A Special Destiny: The Campaign the St. Edward’s science faculty Monsignor Elmer Holtman completely formed. But it was for St. Edward’s University. opened up opportunities for Kevin Koch, ’80, MBA ’84 important to have this formal Dave Dickson, vice research internships and graduate Gregory A. Kozmetsky, ’70 celebration so that, if only for a president of Financial Affairs, tells study that they had never thought Margaret Krasovec, MBA ’98 Edward E. Leyden, ’64 few moments, our community the story of walking through the would be available to them. Myra A. McDaniel could reflect on the significance building and being grabbed on The building is also a Sister Amata Miller, IHM of this newest campus facility. the arm by a delighted Professor monument to our donors, who Victor Miramontes One is struck almost Henry Altmiller. Professor share our educational mission. John Mooney Pat Munday, ’97 immediately by the size of the Altmiller pulled him into a lab It was through their generosity Marilyn O’Neill, ’74 building. At 65,000 square and proudly said, “Come here. that the $20 million needed for Theodore R. Popp, ’60 feet, it is the largest building I want to show you something. construction of the building J. William Sharman Jr., hs ’58 Jim A. Smith on campus and will allow us to We’ve got to be one of the was raised. Because of their Ian J. Turpin grow the Biology, Chemistry few undergraduate programs philanthropy, St. Edward’s will Duncan Underwood, ’95 and Biochemistry programs to in the country with a lab this continue to provide the highest Donna Van Fleet more than twice their current sophisticated.” quality undergraduate education Melba Whatley size. More important, the Like Altmiller, the rest of to students from all ethnic e x O f f i c i O quality of the space and of the the science faculty can barely and racial groups and from all George E. Martin equipment and laboratories contain their enthusiasm for the socioeconomic backgrounds. Catherine Rainwater Simone Talma, ’91, MBA ’02 declares a commitment to the building. They should be proud. The building opening Philip Jones, ’07 highest standards of pedagogy They worked many hours with energized the campus community T r u s T e e s e M e r i T i and undergraduate research. RFD Consultants and Moore, as we crossed into the 2006–2007 Charles A. Betts Students and faculty will enjoy all Ruble, Yudell Architects to academic year. It was another Edward M. Block, ’50 the resources necessary for 21st- program and design the building. step toward our vision of being Guy Bodine, hs ’68 century scientific inquiry. They also played an active role recognized as one of the best Leslie Clement Fred D. George, ’69 ■ Joseph A. Lucci III, ’80, in helping cultivate donors by small universities in the nation. Lavon P. Philips, ’74 director of the Division of making presentations on program Bill Renfro ii IN THIS ISSUE St.Edward’s UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE L i b r a r y 2 . 0 ediTOr Scarborough-Phillips Library Director Tom steve wilson Leonhardt speaks on library life beyond arT direcTOr Dewey (Decimal). ben chomiak direcTOr Of MarkeTing services carrie Johnson, MsOLe ’05 assOciaTe ediTOr 8 stacia Hernstrom, MLa ’05 wriTer Hans christianson pHOTO ediTOr and designer Lori najvar, MLa ’05 s c i e n c e a n d T H e OLO g y designers natalie burge Enemies, friends or partners? Professor of Melinda Helt Religious Studies Edward Shirley shares his take. cOnTribuTOrs Jeff benzing, ’07 Robin pier, ’08 robbie good, ’07 Katy rogers, ’08 presidenT george e. Martin, phd 16 vice presidenT Of universiTy advanceMenT Michael f. Larkin vice presidenT Of MarkeTing d O w n T O a s c i e n c e paige booth The new science building. Bioinformatics. Women St. Edward’s University Magazine and minorities in the sciences. Getting elected. is published three times a year by the Creativity. Project management. What do they Marketing Office for alumni and friends. © 2006, st. edward’s university have in common? In the end, they all come down to a science. Opinions expressed in St. Edward’s University Magazine are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the university. 17 printed on Mohawk Options containing 100% post-consumer recycled fiber, manufactured a L u M n i n OT e s entirely with wind energy and certified by green seal. • Joe Goldblatt, ’75, the first man Donald Trump threatened to fire. contact us! • Diana Manning, ’89, protector of presidents. 512-448-8400 or www.stedwards.edu alumni programs — ext. 8415 • Sam Holt, ’01, MSOLE ’03, Austin Police athletics — ext. 8480 Department’s great communicator. bookstore — ext. 8575 • Holdings: All covered in beanies. registrar — ext. 8750 Theater — ext. 8484 • From the Archives: Mystery solved. 37 send comments, story i n e v e r y i s s u e O n T H e c O v e r ideas or letters to: 2 On the Hill: Postmarks, Ideas, Culture, Sports, Step 1: Mix together stories St. Edward’s University Magazine News, Just Curious and Faculty Bookshelf about science. 3001 south congress avenue Step 2: Stir. austin, Tx 78704-6489 12 Inner Workings: The Financial Assistance Office Step 3: Wait for a reaction. phone: 512-637-5620 • fax: 512-637-5621 e-mail: [email protected] 13 Special Destiny: Two lives changed by CAMP The experiment starts on page 17. 15 Future Forward: Fleck Hall’s second coming 1 ON THE HILL CAMPAIGN UPDATe Construction Update Change is Still Good Campaign Momentum Keeps Rolling It seemed like the construction would never A Special Destiny: The Campaign for St. Edward’s University has exceeded its financial goal a end on campus this summer, but when the year ahead of schedule. Campaign fundraising now surpasses $66 million, and the momentum dust had settled at the start of the fall semester, hasn’t stopped. With a new chapel still to fund, the university continues to generate enthusiasm the hilltop had been nipped and tucked with a in Central Texas and beyond as alumni and friends have made gifts and encouraged others to noticeable makeover. A few of the more notable do the same before the campaign wraps up on June 30, 2007. changes follow. This influx of interest has broken several fundraising records for St. Edward’s. ■ More than 8,500 people have given to the campaign. ■ More than 150 benefactors have committed gifts of $25,000 or more. ■ The number of President’s Associates who annually give $1,000 or more has reached its highest level — more than 350 members. In grass-roots efforts springing up from coast to coast, alumni chapters have been building on the campaign’s success to grow and do more for their members and communities, such as volunteer service events for the university’s Founder’s Day in October. If you’re interested in getting involved with your local alumni chapter, contact Kippi Griffith at [email protected]. New Science Building Opens The John Brooks Williams Natural Sciences Center–North Building formally opened its doors on , ’08 Sept. 8 in a ceremony that included a speech by university trustee John H. Bauer, ’62. Before gers O r the crowd, Bauer remembered his friend John Brooks Williams, owner of Houston’s Markle Steel y T Company, whose estate gave a total $12.5 million for construction of the north building and the ka south building that is slated for construction in 2010. The support makes John Brooks Williams’ ■ A new arbored seating area southwest of gift the largest in the university’s history. Bauer served as executor of the Williams estate (see Moody Hall, with a vine-covered trellis to stories beginning on page 22). provide shade for two old-fashioned wooden swings, three benches, five tables for up to Title V CAMP Challenge Met Early 20 people and a crescent-shaped fountain. Meeting the U.S. government’s Title V fundraising deadline with two weeks to spare, St.