Campbellsvillian Summer 2006
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VOL. 3, NO. 2 AUGUST 2006 The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Campbellsville University A word from the president… AUGUST 2006 Dear alumni and friends, Campbellsville University is 100 years old, and we want you to join us in the Centennial Celebration, which will be held throughout the 2006-07 academic year. The theme for the year-long celebration is taken from our Centennial Campaign, “Transforming a New Generation: A Journey of Faith.” Christian faith and commitment to learning were the cornerstones on which the school was founded a century ago. Today, it is with that same commitment that we find dedicated Dr. Michael V. Carter faculty, staff and coaches working faithfully to provide the finest in Christian higher education. Campbellsville University’s history can be found in two beautiful volumes that commemorate our 100 years of Christian education. The first volume details the rich life and workings of Russell Creek Academy “ I think you will and moves to Campbellsville University today. It is authored by Dr. J. Chester Badgett, long-time member of the Campbellsville University Board of Trustees. The second volume is a wonderful pictorial history, which provides a beautiful overview of life along The Maple Trail. Both volumes are available in the University enjoy this year Barnes and Noble Bookstore located in the Davenport Student Commons Building. For information on how to purchase these books, see the Centennial insert. Both are a tribute to the men and women who have as we reflect sacrificed to bring Campbellsville University to this point in her remarkable history. Campbellsville University commissioned artist Billie Sue Kibbons, a 1975 graduate, to produce a Centennial painting of the university. The painting will be unveiled at the opening chapel/convocation and Centennial on and offer kickoff Wednesday, Aug. 30. Commemorative prints will be made available of the painting. It was in 2001 that Campbellsville University took bold steps to create a new Strategic Plan based on an gratitude for updated Mission Statement and Core Values. Out of this plan a Centennial Campaign was realized and embraced by the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, alumni, friends and students. Today, we have completed Phase I, a $35 million campaign, and have realized that a second phase must be pursued. In January 2006, the Board all of those of Trustees voted to expand the campaign an additional $15 million in order to achieve the educational goals that are a must for students as they prepare for graduate study, enter the global marketplace and seek to who have gone follow Jesus Christ. We feel this commitment to Phase II is essential if Campbellsville University is to continue her path of preparing faithful Christian servant-leaders who are willing to make a difference for Jesus Christ in our world. I hope everyone will pray for and become involved in Phase II of our campaign. before us.” This special Centennial issue of the Campbellsvillian catalogs many of the activities and events that will take place throughout this year. I hope you will attend as many of these as possible. A special series of Centennial gifts and commemorative items will be available as we celebrate this special time in our history. DR. MICHAEL V. CARTER I think you will enjoy this year as we reflect on and offer gratitude for all of those who have gone before us. PRESIDENT Our Centennial Celebration only happens once! This is a special time to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates and to appreciate the Christian mission of Campbellsville University. Our bright future would not be possible without our rich past. As we enter into this time of celebration may we do so with a deep sense of appreciation. I hope you will pray for the students who are attending Campbellsville University this year. This fall over 2,200 will take classes. Pray for our faculty, staff and coaches as they seek to be the men and women God is calling them to be. Your faithful prayer support, your good words and your steadfast financial support are transforming lives at Campbellsville University through a journey of faith. May God bless you and Campbellsville University on her 100th birthday! Most cordially, Michael V. Carter PRESIDENT August 2006 2 ON THE COVER: Table of Contents The photographs on the cover reflect the broad spectrum of activities, academics and athletics over the past 100 years of AUGUST 2006 Campbellsville University’s rich history. Osebreh Receives Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award .............4 Piece of Ghana Given to President ....................................4 Jerry Bennett, CU Trustee, Dies ........................................5 Mr. and Miss CU/Servant Leadership Winners Announced....6 Nursing Program Has Inaugural Class ................................8 Professors Doty, Metzmeier Retire ....................................8 Faculty and Staff Recognized for Service ...........................9 Excellence in Teaching Awards Presented ........................13 H.R. Richardson Receives Honorary Doctorate..................16 CU Board of Trustees Recognized....................................17 Centennial Campaign Completion Celebrated, Extended ..........................................18-19 Covenant, Leaving a Legacy ...........................................20 CENTENNIAL INSERT ROTC Program is Established ..........................................21 New Coaches Are Announced ....................................22-23 Wise Signs 6'6" Lady Tiger ............................................24 Blair Named SID of Year ................................................24 Golfer Admits Mistakes, Receives Accolades ....................26 Remember When? .........................................................27 Tiger Tracks.............................................................28-32 Page 5 Page 16 Beth Kemper, English Professor, is Killed in Car Collision ....32 Nevalyn Moore Awarded Non-Tenured Faculty Honor.........33 Scrapbook.....................................................................35 The Campbellsvillian is published Benji Kelly Campbellsville University is accredited three times yearly by the Office DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS by the Commission on Colleges of the of University Communications [email protected] Southern Association of Colleges and for alumni and friends of Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Campbellsville University. Bryan F. Blair Georgia, telephone number 404-679-4501) SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR to award the associate’s, bachelor’s Dr. Michael V. Carter [email protected] and master’s degrees. The university PRESIDENT is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Vol. 3 • No. 2 Convention. - EDITORIAL BOARD - —— August 2006 —— In compliance with federal law, Joan C. McKinney including provision of Title IX of the EDITOR OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY Education Amendments of 1972 and DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS - COMMUNICATIONS - Section 504 of the Rehabilitation [email protected] Act of 1973, Campbellsville University Dr. Alan Medders Campbellsville University does not illegally discriminate on the basis of color, national or ethnic origins, VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT 1 University Drive [email protected] UPO 787 age, disability or military service in its Campbellsville, Ky. 42718-2799 administration of education policies, programs, or activities; admissions Anne K. Galito Phone: (270) 789-5213 ASSISTANT EDITOR policies; or employment. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS Fax: (270) 789-5095 [email protected] [email protected] Design & Production: FMB Advertising August 2006 3 Campbellsville University presents Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award to Osebreh BY JOAN C. MCKINNEY, Editor Campbellsville University President Michael V. Carter presented the university’s fourth Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award to Kwaku Osebreh of Accra, Ghana, West Africa, a 2006 graduate, at the university’s commencement May 6. Carter said Osebreh possesses the “high ideals and Christian example of Algernon Sydney Sullivan, for whom the award is named.” According to Carter, Osebreh has been a “faithful Kwaku Osebreh, second from left, receives the Algernon Sydney servant leader on our campus. The variety and breadth of Sullivan Award at commencement May 6. Making the presentation his activities during his tenure as a student are a were, from left: Dr. Frank Cheatham, vice president for academics; testament to his ability, skills and leadership.” Osebreh; Dr. Dave Morris, chair of the CU Board of Trustees; and Osebreh is a decision support analyst with Central Dr. Michael V. Carter, CU president. (CU Photo by Joan C. McKinney) Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Ky. At CU he pursued an economics and computer information systems major with “Campbellsville University is one of approximately a math minor. 50 colleges and universities in the south that are approved Algernon Sydney Sullivan was an attorney, devout by the Sullivan Foundation to present these awards,” Christian, a noted philanthropist and a devoted family man. said Carter. In the words of a friend, Sullivan “reached out both hands He was presented with a medallion and a framed in constant helpfulness to others.” certificate. Sullivan Award winner shows appreciation to CU BY JOAN C. MCKINNEY, Editor Kwaku Osebreh of Ghana, recipient of the Algernon “It is thought to be the most creative and beautiful Sydney Sullivan Award and Mr. Campbellsville University of all the designs,” Osebreh said. 2006, has left a part of Ghana