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FALL 2004 WINTER 2005 of the Board

n May 4, 2013, I was y kevin lowder Truly, Father Biondi has O elected chairman of Photo b built SLU into one of the Volume 39, Issue 3 Saint Louis University’s country’s most beautiful board of trustees for the urban campuses. But what third time. But that wasn’t many people fail to mention, Editor Laura Geiser (A&S ’90, Grad ’92) the biggest news to come however, is the significant out of SLU that day. That impact Father’s leader- Biondi (left) and Adorjan at the May 4 gala. night at a fundraising gala ship has had on academics, contributors Riya Anandwala in his honor, University President Lawrence research, patient care and our commitment to Marie Dilg (Grad SW ’94) Biondi, S.J., announced his plans to retire from community service. Amy Garland (A&S ’97) SLU. (See page 8 for an interview with Father During his tenure, Father devoted vast Uni- Danielle Lacey Biondi.) versity resources — upwards of a billion dollars Since then, I’ve had time to reflect on Father’s — toward hiring top-notch faculty, creating “On Campus” news stories announcement — and to consider all he has new academic programs, launching innovative University Communications done as the visionary leader of this outstanding research initiatives, expanding student scholar- Medical Center Communications ships, and supporting mission-related and out- Billiken Media Relations institution. Before I share my reflections, how- ever, I should note that my varied experiences reach projects. These investments have drawn with Saint Louis University offer me a different record numbers of students who come with high ON THE Cover test scores and strong academic achievements. University President Lawrence Biondi, S.J., experience than most. speaking at the 25th Anniversary Gala in First, like most readers of Universitas, I am a In pursuit of his vision, Father wasn’t afraid May. Photo by Steve Dolan. proud SLU alumnus. And, like many of you, I’m to take chances. In the late 1990s, he came to also a parent of a SLU graduate. the board with the idea of taking $100 million from the endowment to improve academics at Design I have also been a member of the SLU board of Art Direction: Matt Krob trustees for more than 25 years, and was a mem- SLU. This initiave allowed us to add new fac- ber of the team that elected Father as president ulty positions, special inquiry courses, student scholarships and more. It was a risky move that Universitas is published by Saint Louis University. in 1987. (In fact, we served on the SLU board continues to pay dividends to this day. Always Opinions expressed in Universitas are those of together while Father was a dean at Loyola Uni- n the individual authors and not necessarily those keeping SLU’s best interests in mind, Father a of the University administration. Unsolicited versity Chicago.) Biondi (center) with Oriflamme members in 2012. manuscripts and photographs are welcome As a result of my participation on the board also made some tough decisions — for example, y steve dol

but will be returned only if accompanied by a — especially my dozen years as the board’s chair- selling SLU Hospital and moving Parks College Photo b stamped, self-addressed envelope. Letters to the editor must be signed, and letters not man —I have had a significant amount of expe- to St. Louis. intended for publication should indicate that rience working directly with Father Biondi. It should also be noted that Father has raised fact. The editor reserves the right to edit all millions of dollars each year from our alumni and CONTENTS items. Address all mail to Universitas, DuBourg Without question, Father is driven by one Hall 39, One N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63103. thing: Making SLU better. He absolutely lives other donors, and the University’s endowment We accept email at [email protected] and has grown more than tenfold during his tenure. fax submissions at 314-977-2249. Address and breathes SLU. It wasn’t long after his arrival fax submissions to Editor, Universitas. as president that Father shared his bold vision: Clearly, we have some very big shoes to fill. features features To make Saint Louis University the finest Cath- That is why the University will take its time in searching for Father Biondi’s successor. Our Postmaster: Send address changes to olic university in the United States. Universitas, Saint Louis University, Those of us who attended SLU prior to search process, which will begin in late Sep- 8 | Farewell, father Biondi 2 | On Campus 28 | In Memoriam One N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103. tember following extensive research into best President Emeritus Lawrence Biondi, S.J., reflects on his Commencement /// Remembering those Father’s tenure certainly loved this university. World Wide Web address: However, it was hard to see how a mostly com- practices, will be inclusive, transparent, deliber- SLU career and his decision to retire. Interim president /// members of the SLU universitas.slu.edu muter school with few nationally ranked pro- ate and thorough. And, throughout our search, — By Laura Geiser U.S. News graduate community who recently grams could achieve such lofty status. we will keep our SLU community, including rankings /// New endowed died Universitas is printed by Universal Printing Co. Father Biondi, on the other hand, saw the alumni, informed of our progress. 16 | Translational Drug Hunters chair /// Arts at SLU 30 Alumni Events potential right away. He understood the notion I have seen Father Biondi take a good uni- The Center for World Health and Medicine works to | 6 Billiken News SLU alumni activities of “good to great” long before it became a com- versity and make it great. More importantly, I discover drugs that fight neglected diseases. | Worldwide circulation: 121,110 Baseball A-10 champions across the country mon term in the business world. By boldly stat- am proud to call him my friend. And thanks to — By Marie Dilg /// Fall sports schedules ing such a brave goal, Father gave us something all that the SLU community has accomplished © 2013, Saint Louis University during his tenure, I know we are positioned for 32 | Perspective All rights reserved. to strive toward. Indeed, he set the bar high for 20 | Crews Control even greater heights in the future. 7 | Advancement News An alumnus pursues a this great institution. And he sets it even higher Men’s basketball coach Jim Crews reviews last season’s A Q&A with Jay dream and writes a book. for himself. Reproduction in whole or in part without success and shares his coaching philosophy. Goff, vice president for permission is prohibited. When people talk about Father Biondi’s leg- — By Danielle Lacey enrollment and retention 33 | The Last Word acy, they usually focus on the physical transfor- management Letters to the editor mation of SLU’s Midtown campus. It’s certainly true that the campus is nearly unrecognizable J. Joe Adorjan (Cook ’63, Grad Cook ’67) 24 | Class Notes today compared to when I was a student. Chairman, SLU Board of Trustees Catch up with classmates. 2 | UNIVERSITAS | www.slu.edu Kauffman serving on campus as SLU’s interim president n Sept. 1, Saint Louis University President Lawrence Biondi, S.J., n

a O retired from his position, and SLU Vice Graduate programs score isten. y steve dol President and General Counsel William in U.S. News Rankings

Photo b Kauffman began serving as interim president. Kauffman, whose term will last throughout the academic year, will not be a candi- ore than 20 of Saint Louis University’s graduate programs are n addition date for the SLU presidency. He has been SLU's general counsel M ranked among the top 100 in the United States, according to incent de Paul, since 1995 and also is secretary to the board of trustees. U.S. News & World Report. In the magazine’s 2014 “Best Graduate

t. V Biondi, who announced his intention to retire as president in Schools” issue, six SLU programs were listed in the top 25.

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F May, is now president emeritus and is taking a one-year sabbatical from the University. 10th consecutive year. The program is supported by the renowned Center for Health Law Studies, which is home to some of the top ociety of S “Bill Kauffman is a leader, has great institutional knowledge scholars in the field. and is respected by the board and his fellow vice presidents and

oppe said. “ Included for more than a dozen years among the 20 best pro- ouis’ S administrators,” said J. Joe Adorjan, chairman of SLU’s board of grams in the United States, SLU’s geriatric medicine program t. L trustees. “Bill didn't ask for this position, but has agreed to serve ranked No. 14 in the nation this year. for the coming year because of his love for SLU. I am confident he SLU’s graduate programs in entrepreneurship, international will be an effective and collaborative interim president.” business and supply chain management also were in the top 20 in SLU's longest serving vice president, Kauffman has overseen all this year’s rankings. of the University’s legal services for nearly two decades. His work Other SLU programs included in the top 100 of U.S. News & oppe continues share to insights his through speaking has touched nearly every aspect of the institution, including aca- World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools” 2014 rankings include: demics, research, student affairs, athletics and SLU’s large physi- health care management (9), physician assistant (25), part-time cian practice. law (27), physical therapy (34), occupational therapy (36), public Kauffman’s career in higher education has spanned more than health (36), part-time MBA (37), nursing (50), social work (52), 40 years. Prior to his appointment at SLU, he was the general biomedical engineering (61), earth sciences (69), medical schools: counsel at the University of Alaska, the general counsel for the research (70), medical schools: primary care (70), speech language earn. ... I urge you to continue what the Jesuits have taught you. Be ‘a pathology (73), clinical psychology (79), business programs (84), oday, I urge you to take a different path,” F Kansas Board of Regents and assistant attorney general for the e started his commencement address by opening a can of soda with his feet, T “ At the conclusion of the ceremony, for the first time theever, graduates were history (84) and English (98). ook. L Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education. n 2012, he became executive director of S which provides assistance through advocacy and outreach programs. I showered with confetti and streamers. pouring it into a glass and toasting the graduates. purpose greater and good necessitates awareness an of your deeper calling. L person for others.’ Be open, be bold and be persistent.” to leading this nonprofit, leading this to F engagements around country. the I L h Kauffman is also a recognized leader in higher education legal affairs. He has served as the president of the National Association

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. Adorjan said he intends to have all of the processes in place so Several new summer offerings brought young students to cam- e became a motivational speaker and author, and by age 22 was listed that the search for the next president can begin immediately after pus including Camp Invention, the International Business Sum- ouis U niversity cele ongkusolkit ( l co

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2 | UNIVERSITAS | www.slu.edu summer / fall ’13 | UNIVERSITAS | 3 By the Numbers People walked Hours spent installing and Points scored by the SLU men’s (6,072) At Chaifetz Arena, which this spring marked five 1.7 million: / Events held / Hot dogs eaten / 6,938: / 10,549: through the arena turnstiles 594: 80,363: removing the basketball court and women’s (4,477) basketball teams years of entertaining Midtown. During that time: on campus

Orthopaedic surgery SLU 101: This summer, News Briefs Endowed Chair named more than 1,700 Dr. Scott Safranski, a faculty member of more than 30 years at the John Cook r. Berton R. Moed (Med ’76) is the University’s incoming freshmen School of Business, is the school’s interim dean for the 2013-14 academic first Hansjörg Wyss Endowed Chair in Orthopae- and transfer students year. The school’s dean, Dr. Ellen Harshman, is serving as SLU’s interim vice D visited campus dic Surgery. for the SLU 101 president of academic affairs. Safranski chaired the management department Moed came to SLU in 2003 to serve as chair and orientation program. for 11 years and was interim chair in decision sciences/information technology professor of the department of orthopaedic surgery. They registered for n a management for a year. Since then, the department has experienced growth in fall courses, met

y steve dol research output, the number of full-time faculty and with faculty, heard from a student panel Photo b Dr. Matthew Grawitch is the interim dean of the School for Professional Studies. practice locations, and profitability. Dr. Jennifer Giancola, former dean of the school, announced her decision to Wyss is the former chairman of Synthes, a global and learned about campus resources Lercel (left) and Alexander. leave that position and return to the SPS faculty, effective June 30. Grawitch medical device company whose surgical instruments and organizations. became a faculty member at SPS in 2005. He has been the chair of the organi- and implants revolutionized the treatment of trauma In addition, more SLU marks milestones zational studies program, director of the master’s program in leadership and on the human skeleton. After last year’s multi-billion than 1,800 parents, in aviation, civil organizational development, and associate dean of academic development. dollar acquisition of Synthes by Johnson & Johnson, families and guests engineering Wyss now spends much of his time devoted to his many attended sessions philanthropic pursuits, which includes environmental designed just for them. n May, Saint Louis University conferred the first Dr. Thomas Madden, director of the Center for Medieval and Renaissance conservation, medical teaching and social justice. Photo by Michelle Peltier Doctor of Philosophy in aviation in the United States Studies, has been named a fellow of the Medieval Academy of America. This is This endowed chair will support the research —I and the world — to Damon Lercel. This milestone among the highest honors that a medieval scholar in any discipline can receive. endeavors of the department of othopaedic surgery tis- also marks the first Ph.D. completed at Parks College Madden was named a fellow of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Founda- sue engineering laboratory. of Engineering, Aviation and Technology. tion in 2012. Parks worked on the concept of a doctoral degree in Faculty receive large grants aviation for more than 10 years. “The program offered Dr. Karla Scott (A&S ’81), associate professor of communication and director of Three Saint Louis University faculty members not only an in-depth immersion in research, but also the African American Studies Program, received the Ernest A. Calloway Teach- have received grants of $1 million or more. ing Award from the Society of African American Studies. The award, named for opportunities to interact with both the domestic and A research team led by Dr. Theodosios Dr. Eleonore Stump, the Robert J. Henle international aviation industries,” Lercel said. “It’s a the late SLU professor, was established by Brian Shelton (A&S ’80) to honor Alexander, dean of Parks College Professor of Philosophy, and Dr. John victory for the advancement of aviation.” University faculty members whose efforts in the classroom reflect Calloway’s of Engineering, Aviation and Greco, the Leonard and Elizabeth Dr. Theodosios Alexander, dean of Parks College, commitment to social justice, diversity and inclusion. Technology, received $1.4 million Eslick Chair in Philosophy, received said, “This success is a momentous and historic mile- from the Invention for Innovation a $2.7 million grant from the John r a e Program of the National Institute Templeton Foundation to launch a

Dr. Susanne Chawszczewski (Grad ’98) is SLU’s new director of campus minis- am stone for aviation, Parks College and SLU.” s try. Chawszczewski, who most recently served as certification and education for Health Research to develop new philosophy initiative that will The college also celebrated its inaugural graduating a novel mechanical circulatory explore the subject of intellectual

coordinator for the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, is returning to y Jennifer Ha class from the civil engineering program in May. The support device. The proposal is humility. It is one of the largest grants pioneering class of 21 civil engineering graduates is the SLU, where she earned her doctoral degree and served as assistant director of Photo b titled “TURBOCARDIA: Mechanical SLU has ever received in the areas student life. first for SLU in more than 35 years and the first ever for From left: Vice President for Medical Affairs Dr. Philip Alderson, Wyss, Circulatory Support Installed via of the humanities or the sciences. Parks College. Moed and University President Emeritus Lawrence Biondi, S.J. Minimally Invasive Surgery.”

Hakanson University opens new the ARTS at SLU named VP workforce center SLU THEATRE: SLUMA exhibition: and CIO SLU’s School for Professional Studies recently opened of a new state- Three Sisters from the 2012-13 season. Photo by John Lamb Upcoming season unveiled Quilt National 2013 avid Hakanson is SLU’s of-the-art facility that provides high quality workforce training and vice president and chief development programs in the St. Louis area. Saint Louis University Theatre has announced The Saint Louis University Museum D its 2013-14 season. The first show explores of Art is presenting “Quilt National information officer. He most the Center for Workforce and Organizational Development, located the lives of Restoration actresses: Playhouse 2013” through Oct. 27. A biennial recently was the chief informa- in the Wool Center on campus, is offering more than 400 courses and Creatures by April De Angelis, which opens show, Quilt National first was tion officer at Samford Univer- certificates, covering such fields as application development, project Oct. 4. The season continues with Stephen organized in 1979 to showcase sity in Birmingham, Ala. management, mobile development, information security, business Sondheim’s classic A Funny Thing Happened artists who push the boundaries A Missouri native, Hakanson brings more than 15 intelligence and more. Day and night classes are available, as well as on the Way to the Forum, beginning Nov. 15. of traditional quilting, using new years of information technology experience to his new continuing education units. SLU alumni are eligible for a 15 percent Middletown by Will Eno, who has been called “a materials and technologies. The leadership role at SLU. He got his start in higher edu- discount. Samuel Beckett for the Jon Stewart genera- 2013 show was juried by interna- cation working as a systems administrator at the Uni- the center also is providing additional services to the IT, business tion,” starts Feb. 21. The season ends with tionally recognized art quilters and Euripides’ ancient Greek tragedy Medea, which includes works by artists from 27 versity of Missouri-Columbia. And his move to SLU and health care communities, including private training, consulting opens April 25. All shows begin at 8 p.m., states and seven countries. isn’t Hakanson’s first brush with Jesuit education. Ear- and assessment services, all of which can be customized to meet except Sunday performances, which begin at lier in his career he served as a technology director at the specific needs of an organization. For more information, visit 2 p.m. SLUMA’s hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saint Peter’s University in New Jersey. workforcecenter.slu.edu. Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, visit sluma.slu.edu. For more details on the SLU Theatre season or to purchase season tickets, call 314-977-3327 or visit www.slu.edu/theatre. Laura Fogg, 4 | UNIVERSITAS | www.slu.edu TJammin’, 53 x 43" rrett ill ba y b Photo b advancement news go further billiken beat Why are scholarships so important to Saint Louis University? billiken news ay Goff, vice president for enrollment and retention management, discusses the Student scholarships are crucial to Saint Louis J importance of scholarships — and the impact alumni gifts can make. University’s ability to achieve two primary SLU’s athletic conference, the Atlantic 10, goals: First to reward students who have baseball makes history, captures A-10 title has added George Mason University, which demonstrated high academic achievement aint Louis University’s baseball team captured its third Atlantic 10 Conference tourna- began competition this fall. Davidson Col- who lose a scholarship or run out of student it’s important for our community and the throughout their high school and undergrad- lege will join the A-10 on July 1, 2014. loan eligibility. A number of students need nation that we help these dedicated students ment title with a dramatic 7-4 win over Charlotte in the winner-take-all finale at Char- uate careers, and second, to help SLU attract Slotte’s Robert and Mariam Hayes Stadium in May. an additional year to complete their degrees complete their degrees. a diverse and talented student population, due to financial situations, the length of their The Billikens, who entered the championship as the No. 1 seed, rallied to win five games Several SLU baseball players received post- regardless of their socio-economic status. Our programs or time spent in service. Some of our in a row after dropping their A-10 tournament opener. In winning the tournament, SLU season honors. Sophomore first baseman How can alumni make an impact on current scholarship plan embraces efforts most generous donors have recognized the Mike Vigliarolo was named the 2013 Atlantic scholarships? received an automatic bid to the NCAA Baseball Championship. After losing to Clemson in that continue to support Catholic education on need to support these students in their junior 10 Co-Player of the Year. He is the first an NCAA elimination game, the Billikens ended their season with a 41-21 record, tying the all levels, while also building a globally diverse and senior years. These gifts will help more Alumni donors can make an immediate impact. Billiken to win the award. Other Billikens hon- school record for victories. student body. We believe the broad mix of tal- students finish their degrees and enhance our Their donated funds will be applied to new ored on the All-Conference team were: Grant SLU previously won A-10 baseball titles in 2006 and 2010. This year’s championship com- ented students richly enhances SLU’s unique overall graduation rates. and current students usually in the first year Nelson, Alec Solé and Alex Kelly (first team); educational experience. a contribution is made. Donors can select a pleted a historic trifecta: SLU is the only school in A-10 history to win conference titles in Mike Levine and Clay Smith (second team); men’s soccer, men’s basketball and baseball during the same academic year. SLU was the only variety of scholarships to support. Currently and Braxton Martinez and Matt Eckelman Regarding the future of scholarships at SLU, we are trying to enhance five types of scholar- school in the country to accomplish the feat in 2012-13. How can scholarship availability affect the what are you most excited about? (all-rookie team). Alex Alemann was named quality of students at the University? ships: academic merit awards; financial need- to the All-Academic team and received an I’m most excited about our ability to use based grants; fifth and sixth-year awards A-10 Postgraduate Scholarship. We have been able to use current scholarship new scholarship dollars to attract brighter to help students graduate; student-veteran 2013 BILLIKEN MEN’S SOCCER SCHEDULE 2013 BILLIKEN WOMEN’S SOCCER SCHEDULE resources to make significant increases in students and to increase graduation rates support grants; and awards to K-12 students Sat., Aug. 17 at Memphis Exh Memphis TBA Tue., Aug. 13 at Southeast Missouri State Exh Cape Girardeau, Mo. 6:30 p.m. our national academic profile — meaning the SLU catcher Grant Nelson was drafted by — which is key to SLU being recognized as a to fund their participation in SLU’s summer Sat., Aug. 24 Akron Exh Hermann Stadium 7 p.m. Fri., Aug. 16 Arkansas State Exh Hermann Stadium 7 p.m. ACT and SAT entrance scores and high school Sat., Aug. 31 Oral Roberts Hermann Stadium 7 p.m. Fri., Aug. 23 Western Michigan Hermann Stadium 7 p.m. the Arizona Diamondbacks as the 14th pick top-50 national university. I’m also excited enrichment and college readiness programs. grade point averages of our entering students. about the new scholarships’ ability to help Fri., Sept. 6 at Cincinnati Cincinnati 6:30 p.m. Sun., Aug. 25 DePaul Hermann Stadium 1 p.m. of the ninth round of the 2013 MLB First-Year Thanks to scholarships, we also have been Sun., Sept. 8 vs. Northern Illinois Cincinnati 11 a.m. Fri., Aug. 30 at Arkansas Fayetteville, Ark. 7 p.m. expand need-based grants, increase support Player Draft. He is the first Billiken drafted able to expand our geographic reach and to In what other ways can alumni assist with Wed., Sept. 11 at Evansville Evansville, Ind. 7 p.m. Sun., Sept. 1 Ole Miss Hermann Stadium 7 p.m. since 2009. for student-veterans and provide scholar- student recruitment? Sat., Sept. 14 Denver Hermann Stadium 7 p.m. Fri., Sept. 6 SIUE Hermann Stadium 7 p.m. provide access to students from lower-in- ships to underprivileged kindergarten through Sat., Sept. 21 at Connecticut Storrs, Conn. 6 p.m. Sun., Sept. 8 Evansville Hermann Stadium 1 p.m. come families. Making sure qualified students t schedules high school students wanting to attend one of Besides gifts to scholarships, we love to Sat., Sept. 28 Central Arkansas Homecoming Hermann Stadium 7:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 13 at Iowa Iowa City, Iowa 7 p.m. have access to SLU’s high quality education

or involve SLU alumni in outreach and recruit- wed., Oct. 2 Creighton Hermann Stadium 7 p.m. tue., Sept. 17 at Illinois State Normal, Ill. 4 p.m. At the SLU’s 40 pre-college summer programs. p Ellis is key because it speaks to our Jesuit ment initiatives throughout the country and Sun., Oct. 6 at VCU* richmond, va. noon Fri., Sept. 20 UT Martin Hermann Stadium 7 p.m. annual Senior mission of serving humanity. The Fri., Oct. 11 Fordham* Hermann Stadium 7 p.m. Sun., Sept. 22 Iowa State Hermann Stadium Noon around the world. Last year, more than 100

ll s What are some key facts about Sun., Oct. 13 Hermann Stadium 2:30 p.m. fri., Sept. 27 Hermann Stadium 7 p.m. Student-Athlete educational experience we provide alumni attended college fairs, hosted new George Washington* St. Bonaventure* scholarships at SLU? Sat., Oct. 19 Dayton* Hermann Stadium 7 p.m. Fri., Oct. 4 at Richmond* Richmond, Va. 6:30 p.m. Banquet, awards should not be limited by a student’s student send-off receptions in their home Fri., Oct. 25 at St. Bonaventure* Olean, N.Y. 2:30 p.m Sun., Oct. 6 at George Mason* Fairfax, Va. 2 p.m. socio-economic background. More than 40 percent of SLU under- communities and made personal phone calls Sun., Oct. 27 at Duquesne* Pittsburgh 11 a.m. Fri., Oct. 11 Duquesne* Hermann Stadium 5 p.m. were given to

2013 f a graduates have significant financial to prospective students. We really enjoy thu., Oct. 31 at Louisville louisville, ky 6 p.m. Sun., Oct. 13 UMass* Hermann Stadium noon men’s basket- need and would not be able to attend working with our alumni and connecting them Sun., Nov. 3 Saint Joseph’s* Hermann Stadium 1 p.m. Sat., Oct. 19 at Dayton* Dayton, Ohio 6 p.m. A scholarship might help a student Fri., Nov. 8 at Rhode Island* Kingston, R.I. 6 p.m. Sun., Oct. 27 Rhode Island* Hermann Stadium 1 p.m. ball’s Cody Ellis decide to attend SLU, but what SLU — a national, Catholic, Jesuit with the Billikens of the future. Sun., Nov. 10 at Massachusetts* Amherst, Mass. noon Sun., Nov. 3 at VCU* Richmond, Va. 1:30 p.m. (Most Inspira- about helping to keep research university — A-10 Men’s Soccer Championship A-10 woMen’s Soccer Championship tional); swimmer that student here? without the generos- What is the new freshman class like? Nov. 14-17 Dayton, Ohio TBA Nov. 7-10 Richmond, Va. TBA How can scholar- ity of donors. I also Taylor Streid ships affect stu- know many alumni We are very excited about our new students. 2013 BILLIKEN VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE (Most Outstand- dent retention? who say they This fall’s class of approximately 1,600 fresh- Sat., aug. 24 Exh Chaifetz Pavilion 2 p.m. Razorback Invitational would not have men is one of the most talented and diverse in Alumni Match ing Female Senior We know that marcia E. Hamilton Classic Fri., Sept. 20 vs. South Alabama Fayetteville, Ark. 4:30 p.m. been able to SLU’s history. We have enrolled new students Fri., aug. 30 Nebraska vs. Louisiana-Monroe Chaifetz Arena 4:30 p.m. Sat., Sept. 21 vs. Kansas State Fayetteville, Ark. 1 p.m. Student-Athlete); financial aid go to SLU from 42 states and some 20 foreign coun- Fri., aug. 30 Auburn Chaifetz Arena 7 p.m. Sat., Sept. 21 at Arkansas Fayetteville, Ark. 7 p.m. and Alex Alemann (baseball) and is funda- without tries. The average entrance test scores have Sat., aug. 31 Chaifetz Arena 10 a.m. Fri., Sept. 27 Pittsburgh, Pa. 6 p.m. Auburn vs. Nebraska at Duquesne* mental to their increased again this year. The class average Sat., aug. 31 Louisiana-Monroe Chaifetz Arena Noon Sept. 28 or 29 at Dayton* Dayton, Ohio 3 p.m. Kwamain Mitchell (men’s bas- helping schol- ACT and SAT scores are in the nation’s upper Sat., aug. 31 Louisiana-Monroe vs. Auburn Chaifetz Arena 4:30 p.m. Fri., oct. 4 at George Mason* Fairfax, Va. 6 p.m. ketball), who shared the honor a student Sat., aug. 31 Nebraska Chaifetz Arena 7 p.m. Sat., oct. 5 at La Salle* Philadelphia, Pa. 6 p.m. arships, 11 percent. Their average high school GPA is choose Comfort Inn Innvitational Fri., oct. 11 Duquesne* Chaifetz Pavilion 7 p.m. of Most Outstanding Male Senior which is 3.82. And, most importantly, they have an Fri., Sept. 6 Morehead, Ky 6 p.m. SLU and to at Morehead State Sun. oct. 13 Fordham* Chaifetz Pavilion 1 p.m. Student-Athlete. why they impressive focus on leadership and commu- Sat., Sept. 7 vs. Montana State Morehead, Ky. 10 a.m. Wed., oct. 16 at Southeast Missouri State Cape Girardeau, Mo. 6:30 p.m. staying here give today. nity service. This is clearly another group of Sat., Sept. 7 vs. IUPUI Morehead, Ky. 3:30 p.m. Sat., oct. 19 at VCU* Richmond, Va 6 p.m. throughout his About one out dedicated Billikens who are ready to change Tue., Sept. 10 at Southern Illinois Carbondale, Ill. 7 p.m. Tue., oct. 22 at Indiana State Terre Haute, Ind. 6 p.m. The NCAA honored six SLU athletic programs or her academic billiken challenge of every four the world for the better. Fri., oct. 25 La Salle* Chaifetz Pavilion 7 p.m. — men’s cross country; women’s cross career. We also Fri., sept. 13 Bradley vs. Youngstown State Chaifetz Pavilion 4:30 p.m. Fri., nov. 1 at Rhode Island* Kingston, R.I. 6 p.m. SLU students will Fri., sept. 13 Chaifetz Pavilion 7 p.m. country; men’s indoor track and field; men’s know that stu- Miami (Ohio) Sat., nov. 2 at Fordham* Bronx, N.Y. 6 p.m. be the first in his Sat., sept. 14 Miami (Ohio) vs. Bradley Chaifetz Pavilion 10 a.m. Fri., nov. 8 Rhode Island* Chaifetz Pavilion 7 p.m. outdoor track and field; women’s outdoor dents who maintain or her household To make a gift to support scholarships at SLU, Sat., sept. 14 Youngstown State Chaifetz Pavilion Noon Sat., nov. 9 VCU* Chaifetz Pavilion 7 p.m. track and field; and women’s tennis — as their scholarships use the envelope enclosed in this issue of Sat., sept. 14 Youngstown State vs. Miami (Ohio) Chaifetz Pavilion 4:30 p.m. to earn a college Fri., nov. 15 George Washington* Chaifetz Pavilion 7 p.m. part of the 2013 Academic Performance graduate at a higher degree. We know Universitas, visit giving.slu.edu or call Sat., sept. 14 Bradley Chaifetz Pavilion 7 p.m. Sun., nov. 17 George Mason* Chaifetz Pavilion 1 p.m. Program Public Recognition Awards. rate than students 314-977-2849. A-10 Volleyball Championship Nov. 22-24 Washington, D.C. TBA n a

* Denotes Atlantic 10 Conference match | All times Central | Dates/Times subject to change 6 | UNIVERSITAS | www.slu.edu summer / fall ’13 | UNIVERSITAS | 7 y steve dol Photo b As University President Lawrence Biondi, S.J., retires, he reflects on the past and on the future.

By Laura Geiser es visser

y jam summer / fall ’13 | UNIVERSITAS | 9 Photo b farewell, father biondi

UTAS: How did you come to the decision to retire? And Would you like to address the incidents of the past year? why is this the right time? I’ll admit it was a tough year. Some people may not like my direct BIONDI: Down deep in my soul, I always knew I wouldn’t be the and decisive leadership style, but no one who knows me well and SLU president forever. I’m 74 years old, and as I begin my 27th year who understands academic culture at an American university will as president of SLU, I feel it’s the right time. I traveled to Southeast doubt my commitment to Saint Louis University and to doing the Asia this past March to visit our alumni, benefactors, prospective right thing. parents and to meet with students who are considering attending I believe in Saint Louis University and all it stands for. I believe SLU. During that trip I had time to reflect on my personal and in shared governance and accountability. Each member of the SLU professional life at SLU and on the future. community has a voice. SLU has been around since 1818, and is sure It is now the right time because, while I still have excellent health to last another 195 years. This place is bigger than its president and and continue to have lots of energy, I am ready and willing to take faculty. People have short memories and easily forget successes, but on other challenges as God directs me. I firmly believe that in many history will remember. obvious ways, SLU is well situated for the next chapter of presiden- tial leadership. You were president more than 26 years, which is a longer term than any previous SLU president. Did you What do you hope your legacy will be? expect to be here that long? That’s for others to decide. But I do hope I can be remembered for No! My predecessor had been here eight years, and the average ten- my passion, love and commitment to Saint Louis University. ure of a president of a private university is about five years. No one On May 4, nearly 800 Saint Louis Someone recently showed me a long list of accomplishments here expects to have the good fortune of doing a good job for so long, at SLU since I arrived in 1987, and especially a Jesuit, who goes where he is called. University alumni, supporters I’m proud of all of those things, But by being here so long, I’ve been able to see things through — but I didn’t do any of them alone. including big dreams like our dramatic increase in faculty and staff, and community leaders gathered So I hope part of my legacy academic programs, schools and research funding — plus our arena is that I led our SLU team to and research center. Early in my presidency, I set some pretty ambi- in Chaifetz Arena for the “25th acknowledge and accept that we tious goals for SLU, and it’s been a pleasure to work with a great are a vibrant, vital academic insti- team to see so many of those goals come to fruition — including Anniversary Gala: Celebrating tution with a distinctive Catholic everything from an increased enrollment of 14,000 students, to a and Jesuit mission. And that I saw winning men’s basketball team that routinely makes the NCAA Father Biondi’s Leadership.” The how great SLU could be — and I Tournament, to a strong student retention rate of 88 percent, to From left did everything to ensure that SLU more than $51 million in annual research grants. event raised approximately $1.4 Biondi at his desk in 1989. achieved its full potential. I hope the next president will If you could go back to the day you became president of Biondi greets First Lady million for student scholarships and be chosen because he or she under- SLU in 1987, what advice would you give to your 1987 self? Barbara Bush, who delivered Be patient. Things don’t happen overnight. Also be persistent. SLU SLU’s commencement stands, appreciates, believes and is academic initiatives. address in 1990. committed to promoting SLU’s is a large educational enterprise, with lots of moving parts, so it’s mission and vision. easy for things to get lost. But if something really matters, be tena- The guests knew they were there to celebrate the long tenure of Biondi delivers the homily cious about making sure it’s achieved. University President Lawrence Biondi, S.J. But they didn’t know at an outdoor Mass on the Some University employees, not many, have an attitude that day of his inauguration they were about to hear big news. seems to ask: “What has the administration done for me lately?” When Biondi took to the podium for his scheduled remarks, he in September 1987. made a surprise announcement — telling the crowd that he planned to retire from the presidency of Saint Louis University. “Just as I helped lead SLU’s transformation when I arrived here more than 25 years ago, I know it is now time for the next transfor- mation to begin,” he said. “And, so, with the blessing of our board The An increase of trustees, I have decided it is time for a transition in leadership for successful The investment in the size of Saint Louis University — time for me to move on to the next phase completion of of an estimated SLU's Midtown of my life.” 26 Years of fundraising $850 campus from Biondi has been named president emeritus, and he began a one- and capital million in 113 acres with year sabbatical on Sept. 1. SLU Vice President and General Counsel Progress campaigns improvements, 62 buildings William Kauffman was named interim president, serving for the academic year. Highlights of the 26-year tenure of retiring totaling more enhancements to 268 acres Biondi hasn’t said much publicly since deciding to retire. But in University President Lawrence Biondi, S.J. than $785 and expansions. with 131 the following interview, conducted in late August, he reflects on his million. buildings. time at SLU and his thoughts on his future.

10 | UNIVERSITAS | www.slu.edu summer / fall ’13 | UNIVERSITAS | 11 farewell, father biondi

When encountering this, I would advise my younger self not to get less, veterans of our armed forces Clockwise from top I’m also very proud of some of the “risks” we have taken to move too distracted by this attitude because, in fact, most faculty and and victims of domestic violence. Biondi blesses the SLU forward, for example, establishing new schools, institutes and staff don’t feel this way and do realize that they are accountable for These efforts and so many others bounty from a campus centers, relocating Parks College to St. Louis and expanding our their words and actions when teaching, conducting research and benefit our local community and food drive in 1994. Medical Center by constructing the Doisy Research Center, buy- doing their jobs. benefit our students, who learn so Biondi, his sister Anna Marie ing the Pevely Dairy property for future growth and adding the much from one another by help- Pierotti and his mother, stadium and Health Sciences Education Union there. Those have Albertina (seated), at There’s no instruction manual for being a university ing others. proven to be good decisions in the long run. I think the same will be the April 2006 ceremony president. How did you learn to do it? honoring him as St. Louis’ said of our new downtown law school. I had a great predecessor, Father Tom Fitzgerald, S.J., who really What is your favorite 2005 “Citizen of the Year.” primed SLU for the future. He offered me very good advice. I also memory as president? You’ve weathered some storms as president over the Biondi (right, front) cuts had the good fortune to work with SLU’s former president Father There are too many to choose years. How did that affect you and SLU? from! But I will say that I always the ribbon at the Chaifetz Paul Reinert, S.J., who had amazing institutional knowledge. Arena dedication in April As I said earlier, it’s never easy to face unfounded criticism, but I And, honestly, I learned a lot by just doing the job. Also import- enjoyed the meet-and-greet time 2008. With him, from left, always think it made SLU and me stronger. For example, early in ant are self-reflection, prayer, instinct, openness to ideas and timely right after our new student convo- are Grand Center’s Vince my tenure, people complained about all the green space we were decision-making. Our excellent trustees, a strong executive staff of cation every August. Our first-year Schoemehl, St. Louis Mayor converting from black asphalt and complained that we were buy- vice presidents, deans and managers, and other key leaders, helped Billikens and their families come Francis Slay (Law ’80) and ing vacant, derelict, dilapidated properties. Can you believe it? And then-Chairman of SLU’s Board set an example that I hope will continue. down to the arena floor, and I had could you imagine SLU any differently today? a chance to literally see the future of Trustees Barry Beracha. New students come to campus and think SLU has always been of our University and to talk Billiken broadcaster Bob What’s the best thing that’s happened during your tenure? Ramsey is at the podium. like it is today. Their parents and grandparents can tell them that with our parents who have hopes there was another era and remind the new students that they are That has to be our increased enrollment. When I started, we had and dreams for their children. It Biondi throwing candy to lucky to attend a modern, urban university like SLU. about 9,500 students; today we have almost 14,000 students with always energized me for the school the crowd at the annual excellent academic credentials. We offer an outstanding Jesuit edu- year ahead. Golf Cart Parade during SLU’s 2007 Homecoming. Has the average SLU student changed in the time you’ve cation, so the more people who can benefit from our mission and been president? vision, the better. And I believe the more SLU alumni there are, the Is there anything you’d do Students seem very different. They are all connected via their cell better our world will be. After all, aren’t we forming, informing and differently, if given the chance? phones and social media, so it seems that they wouldn’t have any- transforming our students to be good citizens and effective leaders No, I don’t think that way. There’s no way to go back in time and thing in common with the students I met when I arrived in 1987, worldwide? change anything, so why dwell on the past? but fundamentally they’re the same at their very core. They are But I do believe that one should reflect on events, note what is drawn to SLU for the same reasons that students were back then: What are you most proud of? right and on target, and forge ahead confidently. One also needs to They want to change the world. They have dreams. Many are pas- I’m most proud of SLU’s emphasis on service. It has always been correct mistakes and humbly acknowledge them, make appropriate sionate about how they can make a better life for themselves and for our tradition as part of our Jesuit mission to prepare men and decisions in light of those mistakes, and forge on. their family and friends. They understand quickly and most of them women for others, but thanks to the tireless energy of our students accept the fundamentals of a Jesuit university education. and key leaders around campus, service now is truly embedded What were the best decisions you made as president? in the SLU experience. We have so many initiatives — like Casa It always came down to people. The best decisions were always about How would you characterize the campus now versus de Salud, which offers health assistance to undocumented immi- hiring the right people to do the right job. I have worked with some when you became president? grants; the medical school’s student-run Jesuit Health Resource dedicated vice presidents and deans who were just as passionate Simply said, I think it’s more inviting. We’ve got green space, foun- Center, which provides medical care to needy residents of North about SLU as I am, and they have been instrumental in ensuring tains, flowers and more spaces for study and quiet contemplation. St. Louis; and our legal clinics, which serve the region’s home- SLU’s success. It’s also better defined. When I arrived, you could drive right by

Construction of the $81 Completion of Scott Hall in downtown St. Louis, the Center for Global Citizenship (formerly the West Pine Gym), the Health Classification of SLU as a An increase in the number million on-campus in Sciences Education Union, Medical Center Stadium, An increase of research institution by of endowed chairs and Chaifetz Arena The decrease of the 2008. The 10,600-seat, Hotel Ignacio, Water Tower Inn, John and Lucy Cook the University's the Carnegie Foundation. professorships at the student-faculty ratio to The increase of full-time multipurpose facility has Hall, McDonnell Douglas Hall, Doisy College of Health endowment The top-100 ranking of 35 University from 16 to 67, 12-to-1 and reduction of ranked faculty from 725 to dramatically enhanced the Sciences, Dreiling-Marshall Hall, and the Henry Lay from $93 million undergraduate and drawing and retaining the the average class size to 1,390. student experience and is Center for Arts and Education in Louisiana, Mo., as well in 1987 to graduate academic nation’s leading professors in 24.4 students. home to SLU's basketball as the renovation and expansion of Busch Student Center and $956 million. programs by U.S News & their respective fields. teams and hosts many the renovation of Pius XII Memorial Library, among many other World Report. concerts. projects.

12 | UNIVERSITAS | www.slu.edu summer / fall ’13 | UNIVERSITAS | 13 What historical figure do you most identify with? Ignatius Loyola

Which living person do you most admire? SLU alumnus John Foppe farewell, father biondi (the 2013 SLU Commencement speaker) Who are your favorite fictional heroes? Tarzan, Superman and Dick Tracy Who is your real-life hero? Archbishop Oscar Romero (who was assassinated in San Salvador in 1980) SLU and not even know you had passed it. Today, SLU makes a big What has been the greatest What goals do you still have, personally? impression on metropolitan citizens and visitors. thing about your SLU career? What are your most treasured possessions? My two “sons,” Iggy Of course I love being a Jesuit priest, but I still dream about being I’m always reluctant to put too much emphasis on the physical Without question, the people I’ve (9 years old) and Angelo (4 months old) — they’re actually golden either a Tuscan chef, a landscaper or an architect. changes to our campus because we’ve improved so much on the aca- met. From our students, to commu- Up Close retrievers demic side as well, but the fact is that an attractive, safe and well- nity, business and civic leaders, to and When and where were you happiest? When I’m with friends who What should the board be looking for in the next SLU equipped campus is important. It helps recruit students. It helps SLU alumni and benefactors, to my Personal accept and love me — warts and all president? retain students. And it visually reflects the outstanding institution SLU colleagues, I am continually What is your most obvious characteristic? My directness in They should try to find someone who understands, accepts and can that we are. impressed by the SLU community. I University President communication contribute to the long established tradition of a Catholic, Jesuit came to St. Louis from Chicago in Lawrence Biondi, What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? Rashly judging others education, and who values the unique impact, mission and vision of It’s true; so many people focus on the physical changes 1987 not knowing many people, and I S.J., responds to Saint Louis University in particular. What is the trait you most deplore in others? Manipulation of others you’ve made to SLU’s campus. What else should they quickly found not only acquaintances the classic “Proust He or she should be a strong communicator who can reach out to Questionnaire.” for their own selfish, self-serving, self-absorbed rationalizations know about accomplishments during your tenure? who became my friends, but a commu- all of SLU’s constituencies — trustees, benefactors, students, fac- They should know that it hasn’t all been about beauty and buildings. nity of generous, friendly and passion- What is your greatest extravagance? Maryland steamed crabs ulty, staff, alumni and members of the civic, business and academic Those things are easy to photograph and showcase inUniversitas , ate folks. When I am on my sabbatical, What is your favorite journey? To southeast Asia — Thailand, communities. Someone who can listen carefully, discern wisely, and but they’re only part of the story. it’s the people I will miss the most. Indonesia, South Korea and China lead and act courageously. Our most important accomplishments are not as easy to dis- On what occasion do you lie — even a white lie? When I am too tired, The next president must not be afraid to make tough decisions play in the alumni magazine. I’m thinking of our modern, high- What is next for you? In and I am not up to accepting an invitation to an event and to put SLU first and foremost. tech education; our full-tuition Presidential Scholarships; our 67 your speech at the gala you mentioned the call of Father Which words or phrases do you most overuse? “You know” endowed chairs and professorships; our increased research funding; What advice would you give to your successor? General of the Jesuits, Adolfo If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? To be our endowment, which is $956 million; and our new, innovative Nicolás, S.J., for serving more patient First, understand the dynamics of various constituencies. Then keep academic programs, such as our Centers for Sustainability, for the poor, uneducated and focused on what is best for SLU to continue helping the University marginalized in our society. Is World Health and Medicine, and for Global Citizenship. These What do you consider your greatest achievement? What SLU has to succeed. And don’t blink at the naysayers. accomplishments and so many others are sometimes overlooked that what you’d like to do? become — a leading Catholic, Jesuit university I think I might like to spend time Once you understand SLU’s culture, accept it for what it is and when people focus on physical improvements to campus. Where would you like to live? Some island where there are at least then make the right decisions. Then you will fall deeply in love with during my sabbatical serving the 1,000 people who need a Jesuit priest for ministry needy, improving the lives of society’s SLU. Your passion for SLU will inform every decision you make How would you describe the position of president now What are the qualities you most admire in others? Sincerity, open- and allow you to always see the big picture and make your dreams versus when you first came to SLU? most vulnerable people, but I’m not mindedness, generosity and compassion become reality. The SLU president is more a conductor of a symphony, trying to sure yet. I am discerning how best I draw the best out of every player and instrument — and then mak- can continue to be an instrument of What is it you most dislike? Liars How can alumni continue to support SLU? ing it blend in harmony. But sometimes even a tuba or drummer our Lord as a Jesuit priest. Stay tuned. What do you value most in your friends? Honesty, trust and loyalty Just because I’m retiring, doesn’t mean SLU is stopping. It’s still is off-key, and the conductor has to motivate the player or connect How would you like to die? Right after I receive our Lord in the evolving. This great University still needs the support of alumni and him or her to get back on the music score! What do you see as your role in Eucharist friends. Many of our students rely on their generosity for help with Also, we’ve grown, which means that it’s more and more difficult to SLU’s transition? If you were to die and come back as a person or an animal, what do funding scholarships and other academic efforts, and that must con- be involved in every decision here. When I started, I got involved in I see my focus on helping the transi- you think it would be? A golden retriever tinue while we move forward. all aspects of SLU in order to listen, learn and act appropriately. As we tion in whatever way I can, but I will What are your mottoes? “Say what you mean and mean what you Plus, many of our alumni and friends are our best ambassadors — grew, I had to trust and rely on our executive team to make the day- not interfere. If asked, I will share my say.” “Cemeteries are filled with indispensible people.” helping recruit students and sharing the good news about our Uni- to-day decisions and bring me in when necessary. For someone like me thoughts and experiences with my versity. We need their support to continue to be successful. who is very interested in details, that’s a challenge, but there are only so successor. Who has been the greatest influence on you? My many Jesuit many hours in the day! Accountability. Accountability. Accountability. brothers

The expansion and Completion of the $82 The establishment of the enhancement of Saint The establishment of new Recognition as a The creation of million Edward A. Doisy An increase in Center for World Louis University’s academic, service, An increase of the average character-building the College Research Center in 2007. the total number Health and Medicine, an The launch of the first Center Madrid campus leadership and diversity ACT score of entering college by The Templeton for Public The state-of-the-art, LEED- of students innovative initiative dedicated for Sustainability at a as the first foreign scholarships. In 2012, SLU freshmen from 22.7 in 1987 Guide: Colleges That Health certified facility offers SLU's from 9,869 to to addressing critical health Jesuit university. university to be provided a record $339 to 27.6 in 2013. Encourage Character and Social world-class researchers a 13,981. concerns in developing recognized officially million in aid to students. Development. Justice. world-class home. nations. by Spain’s Ministry of Higher Education.

14 | UNIVERSITAS | www.slu.edu summer / fall ’13 | UNIVERSITAS | 15 SLU’s Center for World Health and Medicine accelerates the process of drug discovery to help those most in need. Translational Drug Hunters

By Marie Dilg

Peter Ruminski (A&S ’75) was out of a job in 2009 but not out of ideas. His employer, PfizerI nc., was closing its research center in Chesterfield, Mo., and laying off 600 pharmaceutical scientists. Rather than see tal- ented and dedicated colleagues disperse, he cold-called Dr. Raymond Tait, vice president for research at Saint Louis University. Ruminski proposed his drug-development team come to work for SLU. “Academic scientists are very good at finding causes of disease and identify- ing biological targets,” Ruminski said, “but they lack training in how to trans- late that basic knowledge into safe, effective drug candidates. That’s what we bring to the table.” Ruminski further proposed that his highly skilled and multidisciplinary team focus its efforts on neglected and orphan diseases that take exceptionally heavy tolls on the poor, infants and children but garner little attention from the pharmaceutical giants because they lack significant commercial appeal. Tait said he was intrigued. “Part of the University’s mission is to conduct research that matters and develop treatments that have true societal impact,” Tait said. “Pete hit every note.” vid vordtriede a y d tion b 16 | UNIVERSITAS | www.slu.edu a summer / fall ’13 | UNIVERSITAS | 17 illustr How long does it take? The entire drug discovery process takes an average of 15 years to complete. Primary Targets Basic research stage Development stage (four to 10 years) Introduction of the drug to the public (zero to three years) (11 to 15+ years) The disease, spread by a Anywhere from 10 to 20 substances are tested in vitro (in an artificial Chagas parasite commonly found in Thousands of substances environment) and in vivo (within a living body). During preclinical and Patients are observed and monitored during this Disease South and Central America, has are developed, examined clinical testing, the substances are narrowed to one or two. Then, the drug period of drug surveillance. been called the “new AIDS of and screened. is registered with the Food and Drug Administration. the Americas.” Most at risk are the young, poor and patients with weakened immune systems. (Collaborator: Dr. Dan Hoft, Saint nonprofit drug discovery research center otherwise might not have accessed. pharmaceutical giants also increasingly Louis University) embedded within the School of Medicine. In 2010 the federal government’s look to contract research organizations investments in research increased under such as Gateway as they outsource their One of the leading causes of Located on the third floor of the Edward childhood mortality in the developing A. Doisy Research Center, the CWHM President Barack Obama’s 2009 stimulus research and development operations. diarrhea world, diarrhea kills nearly team collaborates with biomedical inves- package, but in 2012 the budget tightened Graeme Thomas, director of the office 2 million children under the tigators within SLU and throughout the and continues to stagnate. The National of technology management at SLU, said age of 5 each year. (Collaborator: OneWorld world to find treatments for its primary Institutes of Health has shifted its focus Antegrin and Gateway demonstrate not Health/PATH) disease targets (see sidebar on page 18). to translational research initiatives that only how a university-based drug discov- can speed the bench-to-bedside process. The infection attacks the liver “Some of the diseases have no treat- ery team can contribute to the treatment hepatitis b and can lead to cirrhosis and ments at all, some have inadequate treat- “We were a bit ahead of the curve on of diseases but how that team can pro- this one,” Tait said. “With the center, liver cancer. Treatment options ments or treatments that are encounter- mote regional economic growth. the University is uniquely poised to take are extremely limited. (Collaborator: Dr. John ing increased drug resistance, and some “They serve as a model for facilitating Tavis, Saint Louis University) advantage of this shift.” the transfer of university intellectual have side effects worse than the disease Researchers within the School of property to the clinic,” he said. The parasitic disease is respon- itself,” said Ruminski, executive director malaria sible for 216 million clinical Medicine also are submit- epsiodes and 655,000 deaths ting more grant proposals A Lifesaving Library worldwide annually. The majority of these than they were two years While off to a good start — the center deaths occur in young children in sub-Saharan Never Too Early to Start ago due to the intellectual already has identified promising drug Africa. (Collaborators: Dr. Dan Goldberg, Wash- Pre-med student Sarah McNitt transferred from a community and material resources the candidates for several disease areas — ington University; Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedi- college to SLU in search of hands-on research experience. She center brought to the Uni- Ruminski said sustainability is the key to cine and Health-Chinese Academy of Sciences) found more than she hoped for at the Center for World Health versity, including a sophis- the CWHM’s continued advancement of and Medicine. ticated mass spectrometer effective therapies for those most in need. If accurately late last year, the biochemistry major who graduated in mucopolysaccharidoses diagnosed by donated by Pfizer that He has launched a capital infrastructure May became the first undergraduate to work in the center’s measures concentrations of screening new- medicinal chemistry lab. Under the supervision of Dr. Marvin campaign that targets the purchase of borns, these rare metabolic disorders can be Meyers, McNitt worked on a series of compounds that can kill atoms and molecules. critical pieces of sophisticated equipment treated to prevent irreversible developmental the parasite that causes malaria. Earlier this year, Bio- and instrumentation; hiring key person- delays, skeletal deformities and early death. “I’ve been interested in studying malaria since a friend Generator, a St. Louis non- nel to operate the equipment; and assem- (Collaborator: Dr. Adriana Montano, Saint Louis in Zambia contracted the illness six years ago and was in a profit venture development University) bling a world-class drug screening library. comatose state,” she said. “I couldn’t do anything, and that group, announced it would The high cost and protracted timeline A fatal lung disease with no experience catalyzed my interest in learning more about the invest in Antegrin Thera- of new drug discovery are major road- pulmonary effective therapy. Patients disease.” peutics, a startup biotech fibrosis y kevin lowder “Sarah was a driven and motivated student,” said Meyers, a blocks to creating therapies for neglected diagnosed with pulmonary firm founded by CWHM

Photo b and orphan diseases. To accelerate that fibrosis usually are given research fellow and associate research professor. “She was meticulous and did a good job in the lab. She also showed up at researchers to advance process, researchers can use screening two years to live. (Collaborator: Dr. Dean Shep- drugs for the treatment pard, University of California-San Francisco) 6:30 a.m. for meetings with our partners in China.” libraries that contain existing FDA-ap- Attracting highly motivated students to SLU is one of the of pulmonary fibrosis and proved drugs and shelved drug candidates Center scientists byproducts of the CWHM’s presence. The opportunity to other fibrotic diseases. that can be evaluated or repurposed for rare forms of are looking at forms work with experienced pharmaceutical scientists on projects Antegrin was the Universi- new therapeutic targets. muscular dystrophy of the degenerative with global impact already has become a magnet for medical ty’s first spin-off company CWHM researchers are working with muscle disease students who are offered research electives with the CWHM. from the CWHM, fol- that are associated with progressive skeletal — By Riya Anandwala physicians at SSM Cardinal Glennon lowed soon after by Gate- Children’s Medical Center, for example, muscle weakness and improper development Ruminski (left) and Tait of the retina. (Collaborator: Dr. Stephen Tap- way Pharmacology Labora- to evaluate ReoPro, a drug used to prevent scott, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, tory, which evaluates drug blood clots in patients undergoing angio- University of Washington) candidates in preclinical plasty, for use in children with sickle cell of the CWHM. “We have a highly skilled research models. The painful blood disorder The Greater Good ence and entrepreneurship. Letting these and dedicated team, but one team can’t disease. Ruminski said clinical trials are sickle cell “Universities aren’t in the business of scheduled to begin this year. can lead to organ damage Tait said the University also understood scientists go wasn’t an option.” tackle multiple diseases alone. What we disease allowing the pharmaceutical scientists to Fortunately, Tait said, then-University bringing drugs to the market,” Ruminski “Having our own high quality screen- and premature death. can do, however, is leverage our partner- There is no cure for sickle leave the city would be a threat to the sci- President Lawrence Biondi, S.J., agreed said. “We identify promising compounds ing library would increase significantly ships and collaborations with local and cell disease. (Collaborators: Dr. Bill Ferguson, entific community. with that assessment strongly enough to and file the patents, but clinical trials cost SLU’s ability to identify promising leads global disease experts. This allows us to ssm Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center; “When you have scientists with decades fund an initiative. So, with $5 million millions of dollars.” and would make us competitive with Johnson & Johnson) of biotech research experience walking in startup money from the University be more efficient and makes us stronger.” He said businesses, such as big pharma- other major research centers,” Ruminski ceutical companies that have downsized One of the world’s away, you’re obligated to do something,” and a $3 million donation of equipment said. “And it would greatly enhance our tuberculosis (TB) deadliest diseases, Tait said. “SLU and several other aca- and instrumentation from Pfizer, SLU Competitive Edge their research teams, sometimes look to efforts to develop new therapies for the TB killed nearly 1.4 demic institutions and companies are try- established the Center for World Health By establishing the center, the University invest in small biotech firms such as Ante- poor and underserved, which is why we million people in 2012. A third of the world’s ing to develop St. Louis as a hub for sci- and Medicine (CWHM) in 2010 as a has opened doors to funding sources it grin to take a drug to the next level. He said wanted to be here in the first place.” population is infected with TB. (Collaborators: Dr. Dan Hoft, Saint Louis University; other global To make a gift to the Center for World Health and Medicine, call 314-977-3287, send an email mes- TB researchers) sage to [email protected] or visit giving.slu.edu online. For more information about the center, go 18 | UNIVERSITAS | www.slu.edu summer / fall ’13 | UNIVERSITAS | 19 to www. CWHM.org. am y fr y ja Photo b

Three national groups named him the “Coach of the Year.” But Saint Louis University head men’s basketball coach Jim Crews is not interested in the accolades. “I’ve never been worried about a legacy,” Crews — By Danielle Lacey said. “My concern is that we are able to educate and encourage and empower these guys to have the tools they need for their experience here — not only with basketball — but to have a springboard for a successful life.” Crews has been coaching at the collegiate level for almost three decades. He began his career as an assistant coach at Indiana Uni- versity with Bob Knight before moving on to coach at the Univer- sity of Evansville and the U.S. Military Academy. He came to Saint Louis University in August 2011, when then- head basketball coach Rick Majerus, a good friend and longtime col- league, approached him about assisting with the team. Crews stepped in as interim head coach at the beginning of the 2012-13 season when Majerus went on medical leave, and he was named head men’s basket- ball coach at a press conference April 15. Leading the team following the loss of their coach and mentor was challenging, but it was a chal- lenge that Crews felt the whole team could tackle together. “In that tragic situation we had the advantage of all being in the same boat,” he said. “We were all invited to come to St. Louis by rrett

ill ba Coach Majerus. I’ve known Coach for 25 or 30 years, so it wasn’t y b just the players who were going through it. We were all kind of Photo b thrown in it together.” Crews (far right) on the sidelines during a game. And there was a lot more coming their way. This past year, the Saint Louis University men’s basketball team had what some called the most demanding season in the program’s history. The 14 young men on the team went from heartbreaking lows to crowd-roaring highs in just a few short months. And between Majerus’ death on Dec. 1 and the team’s final appearance in the NCAA Men’s Bas- ketball Tournament on March 23, they were led by the unshakable and pragmatic Crews. But Crews is reluctant to take sole credit for what the team accomplished during the past season. “For an athletic department or a team to do well, there really has to be a perfect storm of people,” Crews said. “It started at the top: Father Biondi; Vice President for Student Development Kent Porterfield; and Athletic Director Chris May. They were instru- mental in helping this team. They’ve done so many things behind

summer / fall ’13 | UNIVERSITAS | 21 Trophy case The 2012-13 basketball season brought the Billikens many accolades. Here are just a few of the honors handed out to the coach and players.

Coach Jim Crews the scenes to put these guys in position to be successful.” saw it as an opportunity to teach the players about overcoming the Clearly it takes some prodding to get Crews to talk about him- challenges they’ll face on and off the court. “If the program is good, and if Named National Coach of the Year by the National Association of self. Ask him a question about his work with the Billikens, and his “The future is never as clear as we’d all like it to be,” Crews said. Basketball Coaches focus tends to zero in on the players on the team and his staff. “You can end up in places you never dreamt that you would be. I you follow the rules, you have That kind of thinking — all-for-one, one-for-all — is part of the think that the players did a tremendous job of handling it.” kids who go out and help in Named National Coach of the Year culture of Saint Louis University basketball and has served the And the players credit Crews with guiding them. “Coach Crews by The Sporting News team well, if last season is any proof. Despite the challenges of the and the rest of the staff were amazing this past year,” said forward the community.” — crews Named Atlantic 10 Conference indefinite leave and later the death of Coach Majerus, the Billikens Dwayne Evans. “They did a really nice job of keeping the team Coach of the Year rallied together to post the most successful season in school history. together through a tough period. We were able to play loose, and Thinking ahead Finalist for the Naismith and Jim They finished with 28 wins, the University’s first Atlantic 10 -Con had leadership up and down the floor.” Though three senior Billikens ended their SLU careers at the end Phelan Coach of the Year awards ference championship and a second consecutive NCAA Men’s Bas- The coach’s own acceptance of Majerus’ death is about as prag- of the 2012-13 season — Kwamain Mitchell, Cody Ellis and Cory ketball Tournament appearance. matic as his strategies with basketball. Remekun — the team has five seniors returning this fall. “One thing I really admire about our players is how “It’s always sad when you lose someone very close. And obviously the “We’ve got a great nucleus with those five guys and some younger they conducted themselves throughout last season,” longer you live, the more people you’ve known who have passed away,” guys that will do well,” Crews said. Cody Ellis Crews said. “And even when good times came, they Crews said. “What I’ve personally done is taken the memories and the Recruits to Saint Louis University face a higher standard than (Forward) just kept trying to do the next right thing; they didn’t lessons that the person has taught, and that’s how they live on in my life. at many universities. SLU’s Jesuit mission guides not only its aca- Named the Atlantic 10 get caught up. They kept their eyes on the stars and Although they’re absent in body, they’re still present in spirit.” demics and service to the community, but its athletic program as Conference Sixth Man of the Year their feet on the ground and were humble about it.” His team agrees. “Coach Majerus laid the foundation for the McCall during well. From the beginning, the staff seeks potential Billikens who the game against When Majerus died in the middle of the season, program, and Coach Crews and the rest of the coaching staff are Kansas. not only have the talent and stamina to take part in college play, Crews didn’t allow the team to get off track; in fact, he carrying it on,” said guard Mike McCall Jr. “I don’t think there’s a but also the attitude and morals to succeed at a Catholic, Jesuit day that goes by that we don’t think of Coach Majerus. The things university. Dwayne Evans he taught us will live with us for the rest of our lives.” “When looking at a recruit, first there’s looking to see if he has (Forward) the values that we believe in at Saint Louis,” Crews said. “Our pro- Selected to the Atlantic 10 Good game? Program management gram is not for everybody. We don’t want it for everybody. I’m not All-Conference first team Though students, alumni and members of the St. Louis commu- good game doesn’t necessarily capable or qualified to coach for everybody.” Selected to the Atlantic 10 nity are very interested in how Crews plans to continue the team’s mean a victorious one. When In addition to fitting in at SLU, players must work to balance All-Championship team A success, he believes that focusing on the coming season is jumping asked about a standout moment from the expectations of college life. Often, students who were star play- the gun. It’s the program, he said, that should be emphasized. Named the Most Outstanding last season’s play, the game that head ers in high school struggle to keep up with the demands — both on “The program is much more important than teams,” Crews said. Player at the Atlantic 10 men’s basketball coach Jim Crews the court and in the classroom — of being a college student-athlete. Championship tournament “The byproduct of a good program is that you’re going to have some recalls most clearly was one the Bil- “We want kids who have good God-given ability from a basket- really good teams — you might even have some great teams — but likens lost. But their loss wasn’t without a concentrated effort. ball standpoint,” Crews said. “We want kids that have an appreci- you also might not have a good team here and there.” On Nov. 20, the Billikens took on basketball powerhouse ation and a gratitude for an opportunity instead of an entitlement Crews said he thinks fans fixate on individual teams and sea- Kansas. The Billikens had just come off a win against Texas mentality. Kids who want to be coached. Kids who understand sons instead of the overall program because that’s what’s valued Jordair Jett A&M the night before, following what Crews called a “dis- they’ve got to get better as basketball players to be good basketball (Guard) and broadcast on TV. But he emphasized that the program affects mal” performance against Santa Clara. players in Division I.” what the student-athletes get out of it. Rather than simply being Selected to the Atlantic 10 Experienced guards Kwamain Mitchell and Jordair Jett One of Crews’ proudest moments from the past season was players in a game, the team members learn lessons about leadership All-Conference third team were out for the game, leaving junior guard Mike McCall Jr. watching the players begin to take ownership of the team. Rather and collaboration that will serve them in all facets of their lives. on the floor to play for an exhausting 39 minutes. than sit and listen to their coach’s instruction, the players began to That promise for future success is why he focuses on the funda- The team was losing, and even when Crews himself had understand the game from a coach’s viewpoint. He’s not afraid to mentals of the program over individual game tactics. determined there was no way to make a comeback, he noticed admit that there were moments when he’d ask players on the bench “If the program is good, and if you follow the rules, you have Kwamain Mitchell something. The players were still going strong on the court, for their suggestions. kids who go out and help in the community,” Crews said. “They’re (Guard) fighting and motivating each other to keep up. “I think that’s a great display of leadership from a young person,” getting an education, they’re competing, they’re learning lessons.” Chosen to participate in the 2013 “They just kept fighting,” he recalled. “They just kept -com he said. “Some people know information, but if they don’t pass it It’s hard to argue with the results of his philosophy. Crews is Reese’s College All-Star Game peting and being enthusiastic for each other. That was very, on, it doesn’t do anyone any good. These guys had the great ability known for the high number of players who graduate under his very encouraging.” to do that on both fronts — knowing it and understanding it — Selected to the Atlantic 10 mentorship. While at Evansville, 52 of the 53 players who spent All-Conference third team Not only was their performance inspiring, it was impressive. and then passing it to the other guys and the coaches.” four years with his team graduated, and with Army, all 30 of the Senior forward Cody Ellis posted 19 points during that game With quality academic programs and support from the Univer- Selected to the Atlantic 10 seniors who played four years with him earned their degrees. — just one point shy of his career high — and junior forward sity at all levels, Crews has faith that the players will go on to suc- All-Championship team It’s a record that impresses Crews’ boss, Athletic Director Chris Dwayne Evans posted a game-high 11 rebounds. ceed, not only in basketball, but also in life. May. “Jim embraces the goals of our department that we focus on “So that, of course, just shows that even in a defeat, you can “Saint Louis University has a program with kids who conduct daily — to educate, compete and build community,” May said. find out a lot of things,” Crews said. “The wins aren’t the tell- themselves in a first-class fashion and who are going to go out in “Jim showed all the skills necessary to succeed at SLU. He led the tale story sometimes.” the world and be leaders,” he said. “The SLU experience on and off program with great class to the best season in school history, and the floor has prepared them to do some wonderful things to give he has a vision and plan to lead it successfully into the future.” back to society.”

22 | UNIVERSITAS | www.slu.edu summer / fall ’13 | UNIVERSITAS | 23 1953 1965 Janice Wurtz (E&PS) volunteers at 1979 hat do larvae, joining a local Jayhawk Elementary School, sings in the W dentists writing group, she Dr. Sigfrid Muller (Med) is retiring after Nancy Lawler (A&S) retired from the National church choir and serves on the library Raymond Fournie (Law) was named and Jay-Z have in connected with an 18 years at his Las Vegas clinic, 34 years Security Agency, where she was a computer board. She lives in Mound City, Kan. a 2013 Lawyer of the Year in mass tort common? editor who hired as professor and chair of dermatology at systems researcher. She lives in Baltimore. litigation/class actions-defendants by the question her to write her first the Mayo Clinic and Medical School in Best Lawyers. He lives in St. Louis. might sound like the book, a young adult 1971 Rochester, Minn., and 60 years as a practicing setup for a punch biography of Jay-Z. 1967 Jeffrey Jackson (Law) has been the senior physician. He lives in Scottsdale, Ariz. line, but for Bridget Lady Gaga, pro-wres- G. Tracy Mehan (A&S ’71, Law ’74) vice president-general counsel of State Farm John Knoepfle(A& S) has written (Brewster) Heos tlers and football coordinates source water protection efforts Insurance since 2008. He has been with the a new book, Shadows and Starlight. (A&S ’98) it’s all in a players followed — 1954 for the Endowment for Forestry and company 25 years and lives in Bloomington, Ill. He lives in Springfield, Ill. Communities. He lives in Vienna, Va. day’s work. not to mention book (PH) Sr. Maurita Sengelaub was inducted into Robert Shaner (PS ’79, ’08) is A writer from Kan- Photo courtesy of NASA/JPL-Caltech series about U.S. Dr. Thomas Meirink (Med) volunteers the Modern Healthcare Hall of Fame. She was Clarence Stokes (A&S) received the 2013 retiring after 39 years at The Boeing sas City, Mo., Heos states, baby animals, the first woman to head the Catholic Hospital weekly at the Resurrection House, Health-Care Hero Lifetime Achievement has realized her life’s careers and more. Co. He lives in Florissant, Mo. Alumni Spotlight: Association and has been in health care for 60 which last year treated 51,000 homeless Award from The Atlanta Business Chronicle. calling in topics such “I fell in love with years. She lives in Farmington Hills, Mich. people. He lives in Sarasota, Fla. He is the president and CEO of the Centers for as these. She pens writing for children, Disease Control and Prevention Foundation. 1980 mostly nonfiction, Bridget Heos Joseph Melchiorre Jr. (A&S) retired from and I found that non- Under his leadership, the CDC Foundation has mostly for children. By Amy Garland 1956 the U.S. Air Force in 1996 with the rank Francis Buckley (Cook ’80, Grad, Law ’83) fiction was a good fit provided nearly $400 million to support CDC’s “I’ve written 60 for me,” Heos said. of colonel. He then became the executive serves on the board of directors of the American books, which sounds like a lot — but most Eugene Barber, S.J. (A&S ’56, Grad ’58) administrator for Shriners Hospitals for work, launched more than 600 programs around College of Bankruptcy. He lives in St. Louis. “And luckily, it was easier to break into that received honorary Chilean citizenship in the world and built a network of individuals and of them are like 300 words,” Heos said. market because everyone wants to write Children and served as vice president for her modesty seems unfounded, espe- recognition of his almost 50 years of educational hospital operations before retiring in 2013. He organizations committed to supporting CDC fiction for kids.” and public health. He lives in Decatur, Ga. 1981 cially considering that Heos has built her heos is no different. Although she found and social work there. It is Chile’s highest honor and his wife Sadye (A&S ’69) live in Tampa, Fla. to a non-Chilean. He lives in Santiago, Chile. career while raising four children. During success with nonfiction, she didn’t forget Dr. Joseph M. Forand (Med) is president the last year alone, she had seven books her original dream: to think up and write Rev. Thomas Weise (SW) is pastor of St. 1973 of the medical, dental and podiatric staff of Patrick and Mother Mary parishes in Phenix come out — and gave birth to a daughter her own stories. She pitched lots of ideas 1959 St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St. Louis. City, Ala. He plans to retire to Israel in 2014. Mary (Sweeney) Connelly (Nurs), who is in March. to her editors while continuing to write for The two-year term includes a position on the As Heos describes it, writing is a perfect Dr. Paul Pitlyk (Med) recently released his recently widowed, has two new grandchildren, hire and read widely. hospital’s board of directors. He is a board- way to balance career and family. memoir, , which chronicles Mary Kate and Weiler. She lives in St. Louis. But perhaps fittingly, it was her chil- Blood on China Beach 1968 certified anesthesiologist who has been on “I work from home, which happens to his experiences as a young brain surgeon during dren who continued to have the biggest the St. Anthony’s medical staff since 1988. be right across the street from where my the Vietnam War. He lives in Burlingame, Calif. Mary Ann (Minnick) Wermers (Nurs ’68, influence on her career. In fact, Heos’ most 1974 kids go to school,” she said. “And until the recent book was inspired by a trip to the Grad ’70) retired as the dean of health and Timothy Tryniecki (Law) was named a 2013 baby was born, I had long stretches of sciences at Pikes Peak Community College, and (Law) will be president Lawyer of the Year in land use and zoning school library with her second son, Richie, 1961 Francis O’Connor quiet time to write while the boys were at a nursing student crisis fund was named in her of the Pennsylvania Bar Association for law by Best Lawyers. He lives in St. Louis. and some other first graders. school.” “We happened to come across the book Sr. Thelma Marie Mitchell (Nurs) has honor. She lives in Colorado Springs, Colo. 2014. He lives in Susquehanna, Pa. the lifestyle is her dream come true. Crash by Jerry Spinelli, which has a baby retired from nursing and now volunteers 1982 when she studied English and phi- at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s with a mustache on the cover,” she said. 1969 1975 losophy at Saint Louis University, Heos “My son and his friends were literally fall- Medical Center in St. Louis. James Cantalin (A&S ’82, Law ’92) has wanted to be a writer but lacked confi- ing on the floor laughing about the picture, Frank Razzano (A&S) was named one of the Gary Schultz (Parks ’75, ’76) has been joined the St. Louis law firm Brown & dence in her creativity. Graduation set top attorneys in Washington, D.C., for 2013 by a senior field service engineer at United Crouppen. He is the past president of and I thought, ‘Well, there’s an idea.’” 1962 her off on a string of odd jobs and moves Mustache Baby was born. Described by Super Lawyers Magazine. He has more than 40 Technologies Aerospace Systems for 33 the Lawyers Association of St. Louis. across the country. Kirkus Reviews as a “simple and silly meta- (A&S) is the author of a new book, years of criminal and civil jury trial experience. years. He lives in Chanhassen, Minn. Gerald Meyer “I was life-guarding! I was 22 years old, phorical tale of the terrible twos,” the book . He lives in Mere, Wiltshire, England. The Borgias 1983 and I was a lifeguard,” she said. “I had no introduces mustachioed baby Billy and James Virtel (Law) was named a 2013 Jane Thompson (SW) released her new book, clue what to do. I wanted to be a writer, but Lawyer of the Year in energy law by explores whether his facial hair will mark Nourishing the Grieving Heart: Reflections (A&S) is the environment, 1963 Stephen Arena I couldn’t think of anything to write.” him as a good guy or a bad guy. Publisher’s Best Lawyers. He lives in St. Louis. and Paths for Healing. It shares her knowledge health and safety manager for Assa Abloy- instead of waiting for inspiration, Heos Weekly said, “The book’s oddball sense of from more than 40 years in bereavement Sargent Manufacturing. He is celebrating looked for assignments. She started free- Dr. Edward Chow (Med) received the Silver humor is unflagging.” counseling. She lives in Minnetonka, Minn. his daughter Madeline’s college graduation lancing for newspapers and magazines, SPUR Award from the San Francisco Planning 1970 so now that she’s found fiction success, and his son, Stephen Andrew, beginning his and built up a portfolio. and Urban Research Association for his more what’s next? Robert Bernier (Parks) has retired from a college career. He lives in Shelton, Conn. then she started having children, and than four decades of service addressing the health 1978 “I’m going to read lots of new children’s 37-year career as a military and commercial everything changed. needs of the Asian community in San Francisco. books, which honestly I can’t pilot. He now helps restore vintage airplanes Sr. Patricia Rhoten (A&S) is celebrating 50 Carrie Hall (Doisy) is the founder and “My first son loved nonfic- get enough of,” Heos said. at the San Diego Air and Space Museum. years as an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint president of Movement Systems Physical tion books. That’s all we ever “Now that I found what I want 1964 He and his wife Carol live in San Diego. Joseph. After years of teaching, she is an Therapy. She is co-author ofTherapeutic got from the library — no Giv- archives assistant at Mount Saint Joseph, Ky. Exercise: Moving Toward Function. ing Tree or anything like that,” to do, it’s not just a career — David Corcoran (A&S ’64, Grad ’65) (A&S ’70, Law ’73) received the Kevin O’Malley She lives in Mercer Island, Wash. Heos said. “I realized that it’s my whole life.” is president of the West Virginia Press Award of Honor from the Lawyers Association Dr. Eldon Trame (Med) is president Association. He is the editor and publisher there are publishers who only For reading suggestions and of St. Louis for his 10 years of service as a federal of the Illinois State Medical Society. do school and library books, of The Glenville Democrat and The Glenville more discussion of kids’ books, prosecutor for the U.S. Department of Justice. He practices internal medicine at which are mostly nonfiction.” Pathfinder. He lives in Glenville, W.Va. Esse Health in Belleville, Ill. find Heos on Facebook at “Author After starting a blog and Bridget Heos.”

24 | UNIVERSITAS | www.slu.edu summer / fall ’13 | UNIVERSITAS | 25 Found a new home? Tell class notes. Universitas Class Notes Saint Louis University DuBourg Hall, Room 39 One N. Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103 fax 314-977-2249 / email [email protected] 1984 David Sander (A&S) is a city councilman and 2006 2009 mayor in the City of Rancho Cordova, Calif. Patricia Burd (E&PS) chairs the board of He has also been elected to the National Lucas Maxwell (Cook) is certified as a Benjamin Brenkert, S.J. (E&PS) is ending commissioners for the Georgia Student Finance financial planner. He lives in St. Louis. his three-year regency at Saint Peter’s Prep in 1989 Thomas Jerry (Law) was named to the 2013 Academy of Public Administration. He Commission. She lives in Gainesville, Ga. and his wife Maggie have a son, Charles. Jersey City, N.J., and will continue his studies edition of Best Lawyers in America for his work Scott Mueller (Law) is director of Galloway, Cheng-Erh Chang (PH) is project at Boston College School of Theology and Michael Gibbons (Law) was named the 2012 in real estate law. He works for the law firm Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith and was manager for medical information system Ministry in preparation for ordination to the Citizen of the Year by the Kirkwood-Des Spencer Fane Britt & Browne in St. Louis. 2000 recognized for his work in the largest defense integration at Mikotek International priesthood as a member of the Society of Jesus. Peres Area Chamber of Commerce. He verdict category of the Missouri Lawyers Corp. He lives in Taipei, Taiwan. Jan (Williams) Remm (Doisy) completed is a partner in the St. Louis office of the Daniel Cruikshanks (E&PS) is an associate Media 2013 Awards. He lives in St. Louis. Emery Reusch (A&S ’09, Law ’12) joined her fellowship with the National Association professor of counseling psychology and chair of law firm Stinson Morrison Hecker. Margena Christian (A&S) earned a doctorate in the litigation practice group of the law of Public Hospitals. She is the assistant the psychology department at Aquinas College Erin Phillips (Law) is a partner with adult and continuing education at National Louis firm Danna McKitrick in St. Louis. Charles Rarick (E&PS), a professor at Purdue hospital administrator at Riverside County in Grand Rapids, Mich. He has been clinical the law firm Unsell, Schattnik & University in Chicago. She is a senior writer University Calumet, was selected for a Fulbright Regional Medical Center. She lives in director of the graduate studies in counseling Phillips. She lives in Bethalto, Ill. Audra Zobrist (Law) is an associate with for and an adjunct English Specialists project in Indonesia at Universitas Ebony Magazine Murrieta, Calif., with her husband Steve program at Heidelberg University for 13 years. the law firm HeplerBroom. She focuses professor for the City Colleges of Chicago. Sebelas Maret this summer. This is his fourth and children, Kayma and Jessica. her practice on the defense of asbestos Joseph Demko (Law) is a partner with the law 2007 Fulbright award. He lives in Crown Point, Ind. (Med) is the 2013 president of toxic torts. She lives in Highland, Ill. Dr. David Pohl firm SmithAmundsen. He lives in St. Louis. the St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society. 1996 David Frenzia (Law) is an associate in the 1985 He is in private practice with Radiologic Matthew Fields (Law) is principal with litigation practice group with the law firm 2010 (Law) joined the law firm Imaging Consultants and is director of Katherine Smith the law firm Danna McKitrick, focusing on Armstrong Teasdale. He lives in St. Louis. Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard after five Donna Goelz (Law) is a shareholder with radiology at SSM St. Joseph Hospital toxic tort litigation. He lives in St. Louis. Sheena Hamilton (Law) is vice chairman the new law firm Howard and Howard West. He lives in Chesterfield, Mo. years at her own law firm. She lives in Alton, Ill. Kilby (Cantwell) MacFadden (L aw) of the American Bar Association Young Attorneys. She lives in Peoria, Ill. received the Distinguished Service Award Lawyers Division’s Labor and Employment (A&S) wrote a chapter, “Shame John Tieman 2002 for her commitment to Cook County’s Law Committee. She lives in St. Louis. 1990 on You, Child: On Shaming, Educational Rehabilitative Alternative Probation 1986 Psychology and Teacher Education,” for the Mandy (Hobson) Kamykowski (Law) and her Program. She lives in Glenview, Ill. Patrick Hinrichs (Law) is in the (Doisy) owns a labor Antonio Mendoza book, The Uses of Psychoanalysis in Working husband Chris welcomed their daughter Austen litigation practice group of the law firm Carol Dempsey (A&S) was a contributing class outsourcing service business that provides with Children’s Emotional Lives. He also Rose on Dec. 3, 2011. They live in St. Louis. Scott Schoonover (A&S) helped design and editor for the newly released Danna McKitrick in St. Louis. Anselm Academic skilled workers for cargo shipbuilding. has an article in the spring issue of Schools: build the puppets for SLU’s production Study Bible. She lives in Portland, Ore. He lives in Cebu, Philippines. of last spring. (Cook) works in the real estate Studies in Education. He lives in St. Louis. 2003 Mukashi, Mukashi Tate McKay department at the Anheuser-Busch Employees’ Paul Gore (A&S) is a fellow of the American Edward Vishnevetsky (Law, Grad) notes Joshua Brewster (A&S) and his wife Sarah Credit Union. He lives in St. Louis. Council on Education. He is the director of 1993 1997 was named one of Texas’ “Top 25 Legal institutional analysis and associate professor (Trozzolo) Brewster (A&S ’04) welcomed Timothy Gearin (Law) was named a Leaders on the Rise.” He lives in Dallas. of educational psychology at the University Larry Berneking (E&PS) has retired after 30 the their third child Maeve Marie in June 2011 2013 Lawyer of the Year in medical of Utah. He lives in Salt Lake City. years in Missouri public schools and more 2012. They live in Kansas City, Mo. malpractice law-defendants by Best than 10 years at North Georgia College & 2008 Cassie Barr (Law) works at the Lawyers. He lives in O’Fallon, Mo. State University. He lives in Buford, Ga. Bianca (Price) Chapman (A&S) works in law firm Greensfelder, Hemker & 1987 commercial litigation at Greensfelder, Hemker Rebecca Frigy (Law, Grad) was named a Gale. She lives in St. Louis. James Hammerschmidt (Law) is co-president & Gale and is a member of the Illinois and Young Professional’s Hero by the St. Louis Jena (Reidt) Hogan (Nurs) has been a of the law firm Paley Rothman and 1998 Missouri Bar Associations. She lives in St. Louis. Crisis Nursery. She lives in Decatur, Ill. Jody Sowell (A&S) is director of registered nurse for 35 years, a registered co-chairs the firm’s labor and employment exhibitions and research at the Missouri (A&S) is a partner at vascular technologist for 30 years and has law group. He lives in Bethesda, Md. John Hasman Geoffrey Miller(A& S) was a contributing Kathryn Lewis (A&S) married Brian History Museum in St. Louis. worked at St. Luke’s Hospital for 14 years. Armstrong Teasdale in the litigation editor for the newly released Anselm Laczko (A&S) on Oct. 7, 2012. Kathryn is She and her husband Kurt have twin sons, practice group. He lives in St. Louis. Academic Study Bible. He lives in St. Louis. a freelance writer and works at Emma Inc. Richard Walker (Law) is an associate attorney Jared and Korey. They live in Labadie, Mo. 1994 Brian works at the Tennessee Performing at the law firm Ward & Eccher in St. Louis. Eric Schwalb (A&S) is senior corporate Dr. Miguel Paniagua (A&S) is an at-large Arts Center. They live in Nashville, Tenn. Fabienne (Heraux) Rousseau (A&S) is a counsel for CenturyLink, the nation’s 2005 member of the National Board of Medical school principal and the EducationUSA third-largest telecommunications company. Courtney Nelson (A&S) received her 2012 Examiners board of directors. He is an associate Monique Funkenbusch (PH) is a supervising adviser for Haiti. She has been married He recently published his novel, The East doctorate in industrial organizational professor and director of SLU’s internal consultant at BKD National Health Eileen Costello (Law) is an associate 22 years and has two sons, Fabrice and Side. He lives in St. Louis with his wife psychology from the University of Tulsa medicine residency program and a diplomat of Care Group, providing reimbursement with the family law firm of McCurley Stanley. She lives in Petion-Ville, Haiti. Christy and their three children. in May. She lives in Thiensville, Wis. the American Board of Internal Medicine. and operational consulting for health Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Kathleen Whitby (Law) was named a 2013 Bryan White (A&S) and his wife Beth centers. She lives in Springfield, Mo. Christopher Stagg (Law) joined the U.S. Downing. She lives in O’Fallon, Ill. had their third daughter Delaney Faith “Top Rated Lawyer in Environmental Law” 1995 Department of State in 2010 as a senior policy on April 20. They live in Belleville, Ill. Ryan McAlvey (Law) is the assistant athletic Rachel Gehringer (A&S) is working on a by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell and director for compliance and student services adviser in the Bureau of Political-Military doctorate at the University of Kansas. (Law) is senior American Lawyer Media. She lives in St. Louis. Lisa (Parker) Freeman at the University of Portland (Ore.). Affairs as the department’s deputy lead for counsel with the law firm Husch Blackwell, 1999 President Obama’s Export Control Reform Susan Jostes (Law) works at the St. focusing on educational institutions and initiative. He lives in Alexandria, Va. 1988 Julia (Stock) Pucci (Law) has started the Louis County Prosecutor’s Office. education litigation. She lives in Chicago. Saronda Ore (E&PS) was named Teacher two-attorney family law firm of Pucci/ She lives in Chesterfield, Mo. E. Kelly Keady (A&S ’88, Law ’92) is publishing of the Year for the 2012-13 school year. Pirtle. She lives in Algonquin, Ill. Alison Gee (PH) is the director of public his second novel, The Fall of St. Sebastian, She is certified to teach in three states policy and advocacy for the Parents as Teachers through Forty Press. He lives in Minneapolis. and lives in Sandy Springs, Ga. international office. She lives in St. Louis.

26 | UNIVERSITAS | www.slu.edu summer / fall ’13 | UNIVERSITAS | 27 Mr. Francis Mara (IT ’53) Mr. Herman Odle (Law ’58) Mrs. JoAnne (Thompson) Smith Mr. Gerald Ondr (A&S ’66) Sr. Georgeann Hanson (A&S ’69) Dr. Michael Hynes (Med ’72) Mr. John Moeller (IT ’53) Mr. Louis Penningroth (A&S ’58) (A&S ’64) Dr. Stanley Pfost (Dent ’66) Mr. William Rosenberg (A&S ’69) Mr. Arthur Korte (SW ’72) Dr. Frank Pilotte (IT ’53) Mr. Alfred Sorokach (Parks ’58) Mr. Edward Smith (A&S ’64) Mr. Timothy Ryan (A&S ’66) Mr. Karl Wagner (Parks ’69) Mr. Barry Myers (Parks ’72) Mr. Donald Schmitt (Cook ’53) Dr. Drennon Stringer (Med ’58) Mr. Douglas Downen (IT ’65) Dr. Robert Schneider (Dent ’66) Mr. Laurence McGrady (Nurs ’70) Mr. Henry Osborne (E&PS ’72) Dr. Ellamae Branstetter (Nurs ’54) Lt. Col. (Ret) Sarah Balkema Mrs. Corrine (Lloyd) Jacobsmeyer Rev. Christopher Billac (A&S ’67) Dr. Robert Arnspiger (E&PS ’71) Dr. Robert Sinclair (A&S ’72) Mrs. Christine (Truesdale) Cooper (Nurs ’59) (Doisy ’65) Sr. Martha Gilman (A&S ’67) Miss Mildred Chambless (PH ’71) Mr. Leslie Davis (Law ’73) (A&S ’54) Dr. Robert Dunphy (Med ’59) Mrs. Carmen (Campbell) Jones Mr. George Thomas (Cook ’67) Mr. Eugene Feeney (E&PS ’71) Dr. Winfred Engelhardt Mr. Ralph Fischer (Cook ’37) Mr. Richard Arand (Cook ’49) Dr. Vincent De Franco (Med ’54) Mr. Don Kern (Cook ’59) (SW ’65) Rev. Robert Babka (A&S ’68) Mr. John Galanis (Cook ’71) (E&PS ’73) Mrs. Theresa (Merenda) Costa Mr. Edward Eck (Cook ’49) Sr. Thomas Duggan (E&PS ’54) Dr. Francis Lawrence (A&S ’59) Dr. Richard Marriott (E&PS ’65) Rev. Paul Goetting (E&PS ’73) (A&S ’38) Mr. Joseph Brady (E&PS ’68) Mr. Henry Gerhardt (Law ’71) Mr. Jerome Kopman (Cook ’49) Mr. Marion Ebert (Cook ’54) Mr. John Niemann (Law ’59) Sr. Darlyne Kern (E&PS ’73) Mr. Leonard Hammond (Parks ’38) Sr. Mary Miceli (E&PS ’65) Mr. Charles Brown (Cook ’68) Dr. Joseph Giangiacomo (Med ’71) Mr. Edward Lebeau (A&S ’49) Mr. Raymond Gerritzen (Law ’54) Sr. Elizabeth Pleas (E&PS ’59) Dr. Larry Kovachevich (Med ’73) Mr. William Beaver (Cook ’39) Mr. William Reinwart (Cook ’65) Mr. Kenneth Haley (Cook ’68) Ms. Cecilia Miller (A&S ’71) Mr. Robert McNamara (Cook ’49) Mr. Raymond Laux (Cook ’54) Mr. Thomas Pozsgay (IT ’59) Mr. Dennis Rathmann (Law ’73) Dr. Charles Manuele (Med ’39) Richard Sahrman (A&S ’65) Mr. Robert Richardson (IT ’68) Mr. Edward Benson (E&PS ’72) Mr. Allen Muench (Cook ’49) Mrs. Mary (Gallant) Maternowski Mr. John Tovey (SW ’59) Mr. Henry Rieke (Law ’73) Mr. Eugene Bachmann (Cook ’40) Rev. Walter Watson (A&S ’65) Dr. Phillip Albro (Med ’69) Mr. Dennis Fayhee (A&S ’72) Mr. Thomas Ryan (Cook ’49) (Nurs ’54) Dr. Peter Boylan (Med ’60) Dr. Henry Bollinger (A&S ’74) Mr. Richard Stith (A&S ’40) Mr. Warren Sparks (Cook ’49) Dr. Albert Miller (Grad ’54) Dr. Dinos Gibas (Med ’60) Dr. Kent Bruder (Grad ’74) Mrs. Margaret (McNiff) Overman Mr. Kenneth Miller (Parks ’54) (Nurs ’41) Sr. Marie Tucker (A&S ’49) Hon. Thomas Gibbons (Cook ’60) Mrs. Monica Houle (A&S ’74) Mr. John Neiner (IT ’54) Paul Czysz (Parks ’55), a professor emeritus who taught in the department of aerospace and Mr. Taylor Desloge (A&S ’42) Mr. Edmund Ullrich (Parks ’49) Sr. Mary Glowas (Nurs ’60) Dr. Angus Macleod (Med ’74) Mr. Carl Runge (Cook ’54) mechanical engineering at Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology, died Aug. Mr. James Holton (A&S ’42) Mrs. Alice (Doherty) Bante Mr. William Hoeman (Law ’60) Mr. Donald Pixley (Cook ’74) (E&PS ’50) Mr. Donald Springer (Cook ’54) 18. He was 79. After a career with the McDonnell Douglas Corp., Prof. Czysz joined Parks Dr. Felix Shepley (Med ’42) Sr. Mary Jirauch (PH ’60) College as the first Oliver L. Parks Endowed Chair in Engineering in 1992. He served on the Mr. Stephen Rybolt (E&PS ’74) Mr. Melvin Becker (Cook ’50) Dr. Henry Uchida (A&S ’54) Dr. Richard Gottlieb (Dent ’43) Dr. Clement Schrick (Dent ’60) faculty until retiring as professor emeritus in 2002. He was known for his expertise on hyper- Mr. Douglas Huber (A&S ’75) Mr. Charles Broghammer Mr. Richard Zaegel (Cook ’54) Mr. George Hallemann (Cook ’43) Rev. Msgr. Jerome Wilkerson sonic propulsion and was frequently quoted in the media on everything from the space shuttle Mrs. Catherine (Walsh) Frisse (A&S ’50) Dr. Duane Daugharty (Med ’55) (A&S ’60) (A&S ’76) Mr. Ferdinand Kuhns (Cook ’43) to airplane crashes. Mr. Theodore Dubuque (IT ’50) Mr. William England (Law ’55) Miss Doris Wolff (E&PS ’60) Dr. Carl Riegel (PS ’76) Mr. George Robertson (A&S ’43) Mr. Leo Kohl (Cook ’50) Mr. Robert Gassett (Law ’55) Mr. Albert Bernsen (Cook ’61) Mr. Joseph Stegall (SW ’76) Mr. Robert Sparrow (Parks ’43) Mr. Robert McCreary (IT ’50) Dr. William Inkret (Med ’55) Mrs. Katharine (Hartnett) Bro. Joseph Candel (E&PS ’77) Rev. Robert Hoene (A&S ’44) Col. George “Bud” Day (Grad A&S ’64), a former assistant professor and highly decorated Mr. Milton Meyer (Law ’50) Dr. Roy Kuechenmeister (Dent ’55) Cochran (E&PS ’61) Mr. Antoni Correig (A&S ’77) Mrs. Rosalie (Kleinsarage) Jones member of the military, died July 27. He was 88. From 1959 to 1963, Col. Day served as an Mr. Thomas Palmer (IT ’50) Mr. Richard Feld (Cook ’61) Dr. Frank Sargeant (A&S ’77) (Doisy ’44) Ms. Jacquelyn (Dueker) Mathis assistant professor of aerospace science at SLU’s Air Force ROTC detachment, teaching classes Dr. Kenneth Way (Med ’50) (Nurs ’55) Dr. John Goeke (SW ’61) Mrs. Marian (Reiheman) Meyer in basic aviation and aeronautical science. He served in World War II and the Korean War, Mr. William Daus (PS ’78) Mr. Donald Tedesco (Law ’55) Sr. Ruth Nierengarten (E&PS ’61) (Doisy ’45) Mr. Richard Crowley (A&S ’51) and in August 1967 he was on his 65th mission into North Vietnam when his plane was dam- Dr. John Dosier (E&PS ’78) Dr. William Kistner (Med ’46) Mr. Richard Dempsey (Law ’51) Dr. Mary Louise (Wahlert) Sr. Mary Swann (PH ’61) Dr. Robert Hicks (Grad ’78) Thomasson (Med ’55) aged and the crew forced to eject. After suffering serious injuries, he was captured by the North Dr. John Loughead (Med ’46) Dr. Sylvester Hentschel (E&PS ’51) Sr. Mary Burke (E&PS ’62) Vietnamese local militia, escaped and then captured by a Viet Cong patrol, sharing a cell with Mrs. Cornelia Smith (Doisy ’78) Dr. John Winkelmann (A&S ’55) Mrs. Marylou (Nisbett) Badowski Mr. Clarence Johnson (Cook ’51) Sr. Ethel Herdeman (PH ’62) future senator John McCain. Col. Day was released in 1973 after nearly six years as a POW. He Sr. Maria Choca (A&S ’79) Msgr. Paul Anthony (A&S ’56) (Nurs ’47) Sr. Eugene Moellering (A&S ’51) Mrs. Bonnie (Bowdern) O’Keefe received the Medal of Honor in 1976. Mrs. Nancy McGormley (A&S ’80) Mrs. Naomi (Raney) Curtis (SW ’56) (E&PS ’62) Dr. James Berna (A&S ’47) Mr. Lawrence Morrison (Law ’51) Ms. Colleen McHale (SW ’80) Dr. Harry Dangerfield (Med ’56) Mrs. Elsie (Siebert) Petri (Nurs ’62) Mr. Robert Berra (Cook ’47) Dr. John Pfeiffer (Med ’51) Dr. Michael Smith (E&PS ’80) Miss Verda Bersch (E&PS ’47) Dr. Angela (Donati) Dorenkamp Mrs. Bettie (Jackson) Rawe Mr. George Schaefer (Cook ’51) (A&S ’56) (Doisy ’62) Dr. James Eugene Lewis Jr., clinical professor emeritus of pediatric surgery at SLU and former Mr. Richard Barrett (SW ’81) Mr. Joseph Brusse (Parks ’47) Mr. Ulric Suiter (A&S ’51) Mr. Edwin Gasaway (Law ’56) Sr. Mary Schaefer (E&PS ’62) chief of pediatric surgery at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, died July 27. Mrs. Diane (Krull) Carlson Mr. Thomas Gerard (A&S ’47) (Nurs ’81) Mr. Richard Tauber (SW ’51) Mr. William Gross (A&S ’56) Mr. John Barrow (PH ’63) He was 96. Dr. Lewis was considered a pioneer in the field of pediatric surgery. He began his Mr. Charles Klasek (A&S ’47) SLU career as an assistant professor of surgery and held several academic titles in the division of Mrs. Beverly (Thompson) Dr. Howard von Hartmann Dr. Raymond Jorgensen (Med ’56) Mrs. Julie (Louisell) Bourke Westerfield (A&S ’82) Miss Helen Kowalski (SW ’47) (Med ’51) (Nurs ’63) pediatric surgery until 1988. From 1967 to 1973 he was the director of the Birth Defect Center Lt. Col. Jerome Kippenberger Dr. Stephen Whistler (Med ’83) Dr. William Martin (Med ’47) Dr. Francis Walker (Med ’51) (A&S ’56) Mr. Donald James (Law ’63) at Cardinal Glennon. There is an endowed chair at SLU named in his honor. Mrs. Jeanne Iannone (Nurs ’85) Mrs. Patricia (Welsh) Ohmer Mr. John Ward (A&S ’51) Sr. Margaret Laitta (Nurs ’56) Dr. John McGahan (Med ’63) (Cook ’47) Dr. David Rosen (Med ’86) Mrs. Elizabeth (Schultz) Bargielski Mr. Thomas McAfee (Parks ’56) Mrs. Nancy (Clarahan) Owen Mr. Louis Aubuchon (Cook ’48) (Doisy ’52) (A&S ’63) Rev. Robert Pierce (Law ’89) Mr. Donald Ryan (Cook ’56) Ralph Renner, S.J. (A&S ’62, Grad ’89), a former student counselor and academic adviser Mr. Dennis Aylward (Cook ’48) Miss Margaret Bongner (E&PS ’52) Mr. Andrew Scheiner (IT ’63) Ms. Lynn (Johnson) McMurtry Sr. Jovita Stenger (Cook ’56) at SLU, died June 23. He was 74. After working at Regis Jesuit High School, Saint Louis Uni- (SW ’90) Mrs. Margaret (Hauenstein) Barder Mr. Herbert Ehrhard (Cook ’52) Dr. Daniel Semenoff (Med ’63) (Nurs ’48) Maj. Marvin Turner (Parks ’56) versity High School and Creighton University, Father Renner came to SLU in 1988 as a coun- Mrs. Helen (Henry) Larsen Dr. Dean Gaffney (Dent ’52) Mr. Darlow Siddall (Cook ’63) Mr. Robert Kelly (A&S ’48) Mr. Raymond Brockland (A&S ’57) selor and adviser, working closely with international students, whom he helped adjust to a new (Law ’91) Mr. Joseph Lucash (Cook ’52) Ms. Catherine Steinkoetter (A&S ’63) culture and guide through the complexities of university life. He left SLU in 2001. From 2004 Mr. Henry Kotowski (Cook ’48) Dr. Paul Bryant (A&S ’57) Mr. Michael Manring (Parks ’92) Mrs. Helen (Warmker) Manker Mr. Robert Van Haaren (IT ’63) to 2013, Father Renner was an assistant editor at the Institute of Jesuit Sources in St. Louis. Dr. Alvin Laster (Dent ’48) Mr. Anthony Dunn (Cook ’57) Mr. Michael Land (Parks ’93) (Nurs ’52) Mr. Harold Vollmer (Cook ’63) Mr. Louis Manning (Parks ’48) Mr. Ralph Schuler (Parks ’57) Dr. Brian Finlay (Grad ’95) Mr. James Valleroy (Cook ’52) Mr. James Winter (Cook ’63) Mr. Raymond McCarthy Dr. Lawrence Wiegers (Dent ’57) Mr. Kerry Steele (Doisy ’96) Mr. Elbert Vogelsanger (Parks ’52) (Cook ’48) Mrs. Helen (Blume) Woolsey Sr. Pancratia Fik (E&PS ’64) Dr. James Swierkosz, assistant dean for students at the School of Medicine, died May 21. He Dr. Joseph Schallert (Med Res ’98) Mr. Vincent McGuire (A&S ’48) Dr. Paul Waltman (A&S ’52) (Doisy ’57) Mr. William Fischer (Cook ’64) was 65. Dr. Swierkosz joined the SLU faculty in 1979 as an assistant professor of microbiology. Ms. Ronda Williams (Law ’02) Mrs. Patricia (Pfeffer) St. Peters Ms. Kathleen Dunn (Nurs ’53) Dr. Joseph Carron (Med ’58) Rev. James Hasse (A&S ’64) His research, which was supported by the U.S. Public Health Service, focused on cellular immu- Mr. Wm. Wilkinson (Grad ’08) (Cook ’48) Mr. John Front (Parks ’53) Mr. James Cummings (E&PS ’58) Mr. Ellsworth Linton (Cook ’64) nology and immunogenetics. He was appointed assistant dean for students in 1988, a position Sr. Thomasine Thompson (A&S ’48) Rev. Frederick Homann (A&S ’53) Sr. Mary Lance (PH ’58) Sr. Clara Pfeifer (E&PS ’64) he held until his death.

28 | UNIVERSITAS | www.slu.edu This list of deceased alumni was compiled by SLU’s office of research and development services. If you have a question or summer / fall ’13 | UNIVERSITAS | 29 would like more information about an “In Memoriam” listing, please send an email message to [email protected]. S Atlanta Alane Lintner (Cook ’94) T 678-461-3543 /// [email protected] alumni events Boston To be announced

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RESI Maria Rozier (Cook ’07) President: (’04) Kevin Ertl [email protected] KANSAS CITY NEW YORK P Trivia Night Billiken Travel Program Tours Cleveland Mark Carrabine (Cook ’75) Annual Alumni St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Saturday, Jan. 25; Doors open Being a Billiken traveler puts the world at your feet. This is your chance to see it all. 440-349-2925 /// [email protected] Dinner Reception at Carnegie Hall at 6 p.m.; Cook Hall Atrium 2013 TOUR SCHEDULE 2014 TOUR SCHEDULE Dallas/Ft. worth To be announced

Thursday, Oct. 17; 6-8:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22; 6:30 p.m. pre-show CLUB Cost: $250/regular table of eight; $400/ Denver Carrie Vallar (Parks ’03) Carmen’s Café, 6307 Brookside Plaza reception, Carnegie Hall premium table of eight. Proceeds support Oct. 1-9 Alumni April 4-12 Alumni Campus Abroad: Waterways and Canals of [email protected] Cost: $25 per person; includes four-course the John Cook School of Business Campus Holland and Belgium Cost: $50 per person; includes reception, detroit Daniel J. McGlynn (A&S ’88) meal, drink ticket and $5 gift to SLU Scholarship Fund. Abroad: 248-649-3554 /// [email protected] ticket and $5 gift to SLU scholarships May 6-14 Alumni Campus Abroad: scholarships Provence alumni.slu.edu/trivia14 Italy’s Magnificent Lake District LUMNI Houston Pat Doucette (Cook ’01) All registration fees include a $5 [email protected] alumni.slu.edu/kcreception13 Dec. 8-22 crystal a tax-deductible gift to Saint Louis University. July 16-20 Black Sea Odyssey Cruises: Kansas City Elizabeth Samples (SW, A&S ’04) School for Professional Studies South Aug. 15-29 g rand Danube Passage 913-219-1422 /// [email protected] America Los Angeles Brian Merriman (A&S ’95) President: Jeff Robertson (’10) Sept. 22-Oct. 9 Pearls of Antiquity: Athens to Istanbul Young Alumni 310-244-6761 /// [email protected] Trivia Night Nov. 19-30 crystal Cruises: Cruise the Panama Canal Louisville, ky. Lee Hyman (PH ’95) Congratulations to SLU’s Class of 2013! Friday, Nov. 1; 7 p.m.; Wool 502-459-4707 /// [email protected] Ballrooms, Busch Student Center For more details about these trips and how to reserve your space, visit the You have now joined the ranks of more than 116,000 living SLU alumni. Milwaukee David Origenes (A&S ’97) As sons and daughters of Saint Louis University forever, you are Cost: $200/table of eight. Proceeds travel program website at alumni.slu.edu/travel or call 314-977-2250 and ask [email protected] benefit the SPS Servant Leadership to be placed on the travel mailing list. uniquely prepared for lives of success and significance. Whether you Minneapolis / St. paul Ginny Winninger (Nurs ’08) are many miles away or staying in St. Louis after graduation, be sure Scholarship Fund. 612-940-1273 /// [email protected] to stay connected to the SLU community as a proud graduate. alumni.slu.edu/spstrivia13 New York John J. Shanahan (Cook ’83, Law ’87, Grad Cook ’89) 212-320-6985 /// [email protected] How to stay connected: A l u m n i M o b i l e S i t e Omaha, neb. Brad Burwell (A&S ’72) Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 School of Medicine 402-896-1923 /// [email protected] Update your contact Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter (slualumni) Stay connected to SLU alumni events and programs while you are on the go by President: D r. Edward O’Brien Jr. (’67) Philadelphia Donald Richardson (Grad ’76) information at (billikenalumni) and (SLUYoungAlumni) visiting alumni.slu.edu. With your phone or tablet you can: 610-539-9398 /// [email protected] alumni.slu.edu/stayconnected and (SLUYAA) ALUMNI RECEPTIONS See a full alumni Stay up to date on Billiken View photos from Phoenix Eddie Dinan (A&S ’97) Check out your class’ official page at: alumni.slu.edu/newgraduates Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck event calendar athletics and other SLU news alumni events 602-312-2371 /// [email protected] Surgery: Tuesday, Oct. 1; 6:30-8 p.m., Register for Homecoming Update your contact Make your annual fund gift San Francisco Mark Olson (A&S ’77) Vancouver Convention Centre, Ballroom D, 925-691-8628 /// [email protected] Young Alumni Wine Tasting Booth 10; alumni.slu.edu/AAOHNS2013 and other programs information in support of scholarships Thursday, Oct. 17; 6:30 p.m., Samuel Cupples House Seattle / Tacoma Mark Flynn (A&S ’67, Grad ’72) American College of Surgeons: Tuesday, 206-683-7192 /// [email protected] Join young alumni from SLU and fellow Jesuit universities for Oct. 8; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Cork Wine Bar, this event. Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres on campus while First Friday Mass Make a Difference Day Springfield, Ill. Judy Redick O’Shea (A&S ’62) 1720 14th Street, Washington, D.C.; and Speaker Series 217-622-5621 /// [email protected] seeing old friends and networking with new connections. alumni.slu.edu/2013ACS Saturday, Oct. 26; 9:30 a.m. kickoff cere- Join SLU alumni and friends for the First mony at SLU’s Robert Hermann Stadium Tampa, FLA. To be announced Cost: $25 per person; includes wine sampling, American Society of Anesthesiologists: hors d’oeuvres and a $5 gift to SLU scholarships Friday Mass and Speaker Series sponsored Alumni are encouraged to join SLU Washington, D.C. Jim Swift (Cook ’06) Monday, Oct. 14; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; [email protected] alumni.slu.edu/winetasting13 San Francisco’s Palace Hotel, 2 New by the Catholic Studies Program. On students, faculty and staff for this the first Friday of every month (through china Robert Zhao (Cook ’13) Montgomery Street, California Parlor, annual day of service. [email protected] Level 2; alumni.slu.edu/ASA2013 May 2), Mass begins at 8 a.m. followed by Young Alumni Season Ticket Rate alumni.slu.edu/MADD13 madrid Vanessa Ventresca (Cook ’07) American Academy of Pediatrics: Monday, pastries, coffee and a brief presentation Don’t miss the opportunity to cheer on the Billiken men’s basketball For more information about other alumni 00-34-691-888-153 /// [email protected] Oct. 28; 6-8 p.m.; Peabody Orlando Hotel, and discussion. The on-campus events are team with fellow young alumni from the classes of 2003-14 in the service opportunities, visit alumni.slu.edu/ Taiwan Larry Chang (PH ’89, Grad ’00) 9801 International Drive, Manatee Spring Young Alumni Section. Season tickets in this section are offered free, but reservations are appreciated. To service. [email protected] I Room; alumni.slu.edu/2013AAP at a 45 percent discount and are only $100 per seat. RSVP, contact Kevin Doyle at 314-977- Thailand Metee Auapinyakul (cook ’78) American Academy of Ophthalmology: 2204 or [email protected]. [email protected] To purchase tickets, please call 314-977-1260 Sunday, Nov. 17; 6-8 p.m.; New Orleans’ between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Loews Hotel, 300 Poydras Street, Pointe St. Louis Events Coupee Room; alumni.slu.edu/2013AAO Fox Theatre 2013-2014

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Dec. 27, 2012 Validation comes in of 70-hour weeks spent doing my Economic impact report many forms. Mine came in the form regular job and interviewing more makes an impact 15 Years Ago In of a friend’s Facebook photo. There it than 50 people for the book. The spring issue ofUniversitas is impressive. I’m priv- was – my book, on a Barnes & Noble Not having a car was terrible for ileged to be part of such a great academic institution, Universitas which has had so much positive influence and benefit he Summer/Fall 1998 issue featured a bookshelf, flanking theFifty Shades my ego, great for productivity. I was to the City of St. Louis, to the State of Missouri, to the cover story about the recently finished of Grey trilogy and the latest best- marooned at home. Just me and the T United States and to the world. Keep up your sterling Allied Health Building located at the Medical seller about President Obama. book. And the dog. achievements. Center. The photo essay offered an inside Eighteen months earlier, I was a Thanks for being there, Bella. look at the state-of-the-art home of Doisy nobody. John Mitchell (A&S ’66) | Salt Lake City College of Health Sciences, then called the Feb. 29, 2012 Eight months and School of Allied Health Professions. July 5, 2011 My first day as an aspir- more than 130,000 words later, my Remembering Rick Majerus Another feature story delved into the ing author. I had just turned 26 and manuscript was finished. Because A little more than 50 years ago, Pat Murphy (now Pat Emmett J. and Mary Martha Doerr Center had no job, no car and no income. I decided to self-publish, however, I Murphy, S.J.) and I had our first freshman football for Social Justice Education and Research, It wasn’t my Cincinnati newspaper was responsible for turning a Word practice at Marquette University High School. We which was established in 1996 in the School of Social Work. The article describes the work of several students and faculty members who received grants from job that had become unbearable — document into a book. Here I was — were assigned to coach the freshmen. It was our third year of teaching at MUHS. the center to advance their research and advocacy on a variety of social hey, I was getting paid to write about an English major who took exactly justice issues. Writing a Book: one business course at Saint Louis During the next week, we discov- sports — but rather, the way my job One Decade in the Making the magazine also mentioned a few changes to the SLU made me feel. The pay freezes, fur- University — meeting with lawyers, ered there was one kid who seemed Sign campus, including the opening of two pools near the Simon — By Tony Meale (A&S ’07) of the loughs and layoffs massacred morale. accountants and printing reps. Here to be the leader of the group. He Recreation Center (later known as “SLUruba”); the comple- The writing on the wall? I saw it. I was hiring editors and designers. was good size for a 14-year- tion of the School of Law atrium; and the renovation of the Times old Salvation Army Building at 3800 Lindell Blvd., which I’d lie in bed wondering what I Here I was drafting legal documents, old and obviously had abil- negotiating fees and financing a business. ity. But it was his leadership “Forneris’ biggest thrill came became the Humanities Building and is now known as was doing with my life. Growing up, people always told me to pur- Adorjan Hall. sue law or business, but those weren’t me. Writing was my passion. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing — but I did it anyway. that impressed Murph and during the postgame ceremony, At SLU and then at Ohio University, where I earned a master’s in me. Even then, Rick Majerus when he presented the ball to June 10, 2012 The Chosen Ones: The Team That Beat LeBron journalism, I prepared for a profession I loved — a profession on the could be counted on to give McGwire with the memorable line, launched — less than two weeks before LeBron won his first NBA Quotable UTAS: brink. all he had to whatever he was ‘Mr. McGwire, I think I have title and almost one year to the day after I resigned. I was in my mid-20s, underpaid, living with my mom and sister. I doing. (“Rick Majerus: 1948- something that belongs to you.’” Then the real work began. 2012,” fall /winter 2012) “This center and the work it’s knew that what I was doing wasn’t sustainable. That’s when I got the – Tim Forneris (Cook ’98, Law ’02) was featured I heard that being an author is five percent writing, 95 percent We were fortunate to have had in the story “Ball of Fame” after he retrieved initiating are tangible and visible idea. promoting. It’s true. You can write a great book, but if no one knows a group of really great kids. Many St. Louis Cardinal Mark McGwire’s Well, actually, I got the idea almost a decade earlier ... record-breaking 62nd homerun reminders of the University’s about it, no one’s going to buy it. So I sought publicity and testi- of them wound up playing varsity ball on Sept. 8, 1998. commitment to the community and monials. I emailed journalists I grew up watching on Feb. 18, 2002 On the cover of Sports Illustrated was this phenom, Pardon the during the next three years. And most of of the Jesuit commitment to serving the this boy who played like a man: LeBron James, “The Chosen One.” Interruption and Around the Horn and reading on ESPN.com and them have contributed to their communities’ underserved.” Like me, he was a high school junior from Ohio. Unlike me, he in Sports Illustrated. Astonishingly, some actually responded. well-being over the years and are truly outstanding Before I knew it, I was speaking at high schools and universities – Dr. Susan Tebb, about the Doerr Center for Social Justice Education and Research in the article “And was the greatest prep basketball player ever. people. Rick represented his former teammates and Justice For All” in Ohio and beyond. classmates with his intensity, integrity and positive March 23, 2002 A local high school, St. Bernard Roger Bacon — a influence on young men. Postscript When you leave your job to write a book — especially team of scrappy underdogs — defeated LeBron and Akron St. Vin- R.I.P., Rick. It was great to be a part of your life, in this economy, especially in my field — people aren’t sure whether cent-St. Mary in the state final. I knew that what Roger Bacon had regardless of how brief. to commend your courage or question your sanity. done was special and that it would be years before people under- Truthfully, I hadn’t been sure, either. The last two years have been William P. Kelly (Grad ’64) | Arvada, Colo. stood just how special. As it turned out, the 2002 state final was humbling, terrifying and rewarding — but perhaps not for the rea- LeBron’s first, last and only loss to an Ohio high school team. son one might assume. He finished his prep career 81-1 against in-state competition. Yes, I’ve gotten national publicity. Yes, I’ve flown across the Corrections March 23, 2011 A newspaper story got me thinking about Roger country to speak to college students. But even if none of that had In the fall /winter 2012 issue of Universitas, artist Edward Bacon again. How did Roger Bacon do what it did? What did the happened, I’d still consider what I did a Boccia’s name was misspelled in the “On Campus” news section. We apologize for the error. win mean then? What does it mean now? success. I found my passion, took a chance and saw it through. And I discovered I June 6, 2011 I submitted my resignation to my editor. needed validation from just one person. In the spring 2013 issue, an item in the “On Campus” section (“Global nursing program receives international recogni- This March, Larry C. Chang (PH ’89, Grad ’00), president of SLU’s Taiwan Alumni Club, welcomed Myself. tion”) incorrectly stated that SLU offers the nation’s only University President Lawrence Biondi, S.J., trustee Winston Chan (Grad ’81, ’83) and Dr. Edwin June 13, 2011 My car died on the highway. I scrapped it for $300. nursing program that allows students to study abroad and Trevathan, dean of the College for Public Health and Social Justice, to Taiwan. Chang arranged and accompanied the SLU officials on visits to Catholic Fu-Jen University, National Taiwan University, Tony Meale (A&S ’07) is an author, publisher and still graduate on time, without having to catch up on missed Chung-Shan Medical University, Central Weather Bureau and related institutions. The Taiwan coursework. We have since learned that the University of July 5, 2011 I sat down at my (mom’s) kitchen table and started writ- guest speaker from Cincinnati. For more informa- Alumni Club also arranged for a welcoming reception and banquets for alumni and for academic Evansville offers such a program in the United Kingdom. ing. On my left, a laptop. On my right, more than 500 single-spaced tion about his book, visit www.thechosenonesthe- and governmental officers. pages of interview transcripts — the product of nearly three months book.com.

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