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Continuing Our Commitment to Excellence George E. Martin, PhD

I am writing this letter on a warm with a Conscience” in August. In addi- Improved facilities would Texas afternoon while looking out at tion to showcasing institutions with a not be possible without successful students enjoying the new exercise commitment to civic engagement, this fundraising. The university has

LORI NAJVAR trail that debuted this fall. The trail national distinction is designed to help continued the pace recognized President Martin and his is one of many programmatic and high school students select colleges last August by the Council for daughter, Susannah, who graduated with a BA in physical enhancement projects that that emphasize community service Advancement and Support Communication in May. began at the end of spring semester. and involvement. of Education when it named More than ever, it is apparent that Most telling in the area of St. Edward’s to its national Circle of summer is no longer a slow, restful student satisfaction is the rate at Excellence for overall improvement time on campus. I doubt if it ever which students continue their in fundraising. As of Oct. 1, we was. On campuses around the coun- studies into their sophomore year. are within $760,000 of completing try, the consistent rites of summer This fall, 84 percent of last year’s fundraising for the first phase of include much activity that appraises freshmen are back on campus. Our the natural sciences center. Support the accomplishments of the past year success is due in part to innovative for the two-phase facility is led by and helps to plan for the next. programs that involve students both a $10.5 million gift from the estate Last fall, the university welcomed inside and outside of the classroom. of John Brooks Williams. Directed its largest freshman class in history — Many of these programs, which by Trustee John Bauer, ’62, the 546 students, a 48 percent increase you’ll read about in this issue of gift provides $7.5 million for phase above the freshman class of 1999 St. Edward’s University Magazine, one and $3 million for phase two. when the plan to grow was initiated. led to the university’s selection as a Phase one also is supported by a This fall, we welcomed even more founding member of Foundations $2 million challenge grant from freshmen, 602 to be exact. They come of Excellence in the First College the Mabee Foundation and other from 27 states and four countries, Year, a project sponsored jointly generous gifts from alumni, friends representing a variety of ethnic and by the Policy Center on the First and foundations. And, we set racial groups, and are the first class Year of College and the Council of another consecutive record in this with an average SAT score over 1100. Independent Colleges. As one of only year’s faculty-staff campaign, with Certainly one of the reasons why 12 independent universities named 86 percent of university employees so many more students are coming to the team, St. Edward’s is helping contributing and 37 of 50 offices to St. Edward’s is student satisfaction to define national best practices for participating at the 100-percent level. with the educational experience offered educating freshmen. All of these achievements are by the university. This is reflected in Enhancement of campus facili- part of the university’s continu- the high marks scored by the univer- ties also spurs enrollment growth and ing commitment to excellence, sity in the most recent National Survey increases student satisfaction. After which U.S. News & World Report of Student Engagement. Our students opening a new academic building, recognized again this year by rank- ranked St. Edward’s above the national Trustee Hall, in Fall 2002 and a new ing St. Edward’s among the top 25 average in all five areas measured by residence hall, Basil Moreau Hall, in master’s-granting universities in the the survey: level of academic chal- Spring 2003, the university broke West in its 2005 list of America’s Best lenge, active and collaborative learn- ground in August for another 200- Colleges. That commitment is the ing, student interactions with faculty, bed student residence that will open foundation of our future and under- enriching educational experiences, and in Fall 2005. Meanwhile, plans con- scores our mission to provide each a supportive campus environment. tinue for the John Brooks Williams student a transformative educational The Princeton Review and Campus Natural Sciences Center, which will experience — the hallmark of Compact also recently designated open in Fall 2006. St. Edward’s University. ■ St. Edward’s one of only 81 “Colleges ii IN THIS ISSUE

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EDITOR CAMPUS BEAT Stacia Hernstrom 2 Paige Named Holy Cross Vicar General, ART DIRECTOR Teaching Excellence Award Winners, Ben Chomiak 217 Trees Planted on Campus, Meet the PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Freshman Class Carrie Johnson

PHOTO EDITOR & DESIGNER FEATURES Lori Najvar 8 Future Forward DESIGNER Construction begins on the next residence hall E. Brook Haley 9 Philanthropy ALUMNI NOTES EDITOR Challenge grant from the Mabee Foundation Allyson Schaeffer, ’03 spurs final fundraising for first phase of new page 12 INTERNS natural sciences center Rebecca Abbott, ’04 10 Hilltop Voices Stewart Jarmon, ’07 What it’s like to be Jewish — and a punk Lauren Montz, ’05 rocker — on the hilltop STAY TUNED Rita Roberts, ’04 11 Inner Workings ST. EDWARD’S UNIVERSITY Dining Services offers food with flair and PRESIDENT George E. Martin, PhD ambience to match

VICE PRESIDENT OF UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT SPECIAL SECTION Michael F. Larkin 12 Education in 3D VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING 14 How I Figured out What it Means to be a Paige Booth Freshman … Without Actually Talking to One DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 17 Hearts & Minds Stephanie Elsea A St. Edward’s education transforms both St. Edward’s University Magazine 20 Staying Well is published three times a year by the How Students Help Students St. Edward’s University Marketing Office for alumni and friends. 23 Imagine. Lead. Send comments, story ideas or letters to: 26 From the Shoes of Austin to the Streets of page 32 St. Edward’s University Magazine Washington: Interns make their mark St. Edward’s University 3001 South Congress Avenue 29 Connecting Classroom and Community ON THE COVER Austin, TX 78704-6489 phone: 512-448-8434 32 Stay Tuned fax: 512-416-5845 e-mail: [email protected] Four alumni who have filmed it all ©2004, St. Edward’s University ALUMNI NEWS Printed on recycled paper. CONTACT US! 37 Alumni Notes 800-964-7833 41 Alumni Association Goes International A St. Edward’s education is the Alumni Programs — ext. 8415 42 Happy Birthday, New College kind that leaps Athletics — ext. 8480 from the textbook Bookstore — ext. 8575 45 Third Annual Night at the Ballpark and plunges Registrar — ext. 8750 students into real life. Dive in your- Theater tickets — ext. 8484 self on page 12. www.stedwards.edu JOE VITONE 1 CAMPUS BEAT

PAIGE ELECTED HOLY CROSS VICAR GENERAL GRADUATE & Brother John Paige, CSC, dean of the School of Education, was elected vicar general of the UNDERGRADUATE Congregation of Holy Cross at the order’s general chapter meeting in Rome in July. Vicar general is BUSINESS SCHOOLS the highest position a Holy Cross Brother can hold in the congregation. MERGE Paige began his six-year term in October. As vicar general, he is the In July, St. Edward’s merged its under- order’s second-highest official and serves under Superior General graduate School of Business Administration Hugh Cleary, CSC. Paige oversees congregational planning and and Graduate School of Management to form education ministry, and he is the superior general’s representative to the School of Management and Business. Holy Cross priests and brothers around the world. The congregation After a nationwide search, currently has missions in 15 countries on five continents. former GSM Dean Marsha Kelliher was selected to “This is an exciting opportunity to serve the Holy Cross order and lead the new school. the church,” said Paige. “I look forward to it, although I will surely miss St. Edward’s University and all my colleagues and friends in “Marsha is not only a Central Texas.” valued teacher but also a well-respected leader,” Paige came to St. Edward’s as assistant professor of Education said George E. Martin, Kelliher in 1999. He became dean in 2001. Under his leadership, the president of St. Edward’s

MARC SWENDNER, ’92 School of Education has expanded ties to the Central Texas com- University. “She encourages munity through programs such as Building Teams and Tools for Teaching and the Teaching Scholars and motivates other faculty Partnership (see story, page 29). Paige also is commissioner-at-large and president of the Texas members with her passion Catholic Conference Accreditation Commission and regional associate for the National Catholic for academic excellence, Educational Association. strong and sincere community involvement, innovation, and ethics.” Hill Additionally, Dianne R. Hill, SUMMER UPDATES TO CAMPUS LANDSCAPING MBA ’77, assistant professor of Management and director While most students were enjoying their summer vacations, Physical Plant staff and landscaping of the MBA program, and contractors were hard at work implementing several elements of the landscape master plan. Catherine MacDermott, Developed with members of the university community by Sasaki Associates, an internationally professor of Business renowned firm, the plan aims to improve campus outdoor environments to foster learning and Communication, have been build community and a sense of place. appointed associate deans. To date, the university has planted 217 trees across campus, mostly live oaks that will produce “This next year will be one of much-needed shade for a century or more. Additionally, new shrubs were planted around Holy MacDermott opportunity, exploration and Cross Hall and the Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center. Workers also created a shaded seating collaboration in the School of Management area around the university seal in Holy Cross Plaza. and Business. We’re looking at the future stra- This fall, projects include a new pedestrian gateway and additional seating between Fondren Hall tegically, and our major areas of focus will be and the Ragsdale Center; landscape improvements around Teresa, East, Doyle and Premont halls; global management and entrepreneurship,” and a new flower garden near Moody Hall. Additionally, the Congress Avenue entrance will be Kelliher said. “Both schools have done great revamped to feature a new entry sign and the things individually, and we can expand on start of a low limestone wall that will eventually that exponentially as a combined school. The encircle campus. faculty is very talented, and uniting programs allows faculty members to use their talents in ways that are exciting for them and beneficial for our students.” LORI NAJVAR Academic building Trustee Hall, before and after landscaping improvements that added 217 trees to campus. RITA ROBERTS, ’04 ROBERTS, RITA

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A WARM WELCOME FOR STUDENTS SEU EXERCISE TRAIL Welcome Week kicked off the school year with limbo, barbecue, fireworks and Topper’s birthday REOPENS bash. Starting Tuesday, Aug. 17, student-athletes used their muscles to help freshmen move into The university track: It’s back, it’s better and their campus homes. After a week of moving, students enjoyed a Friday night luau, complete it’s ready for use. President George E. Martin with sand volleyball, a hula hoop contest, joined nearly 100 students, faculty limbo, slip ’n’ slides and a water-gun fight. and friends to celebrate its return The following night, students tasted Texas on Aug. 24. The inaugural lap barbecue on the Main Building Lawn while paired runners from the men’s and members of Mariachi Garibay strummed women’s cross country teams with their guitars. Sunday, Aug. 22, marked the members of the university commu- Medallion Ceremony, where new students nity, including New College Dean learned about the Holy Cross tradition and Ramsey Fowler and Graduate and were inducted into the academic community Adult Services Dean Tom Evans, in by President George E. Martin. a three-legged relay. The following Monday, the university Additionally, Hilltopper coaches celebrated Topper’s birthday, and partygoers demonstrated how to use the new enjoyed cake and games, like Pin the Tail on stationary warm-up equipment while

Topper, as well as piñata-bashing fun and ANDRES PEREZ, MBA ’04 speakers pumped out energetic photos with the mascot. At the Involvement Fair on Wednesday, the Student Life Office provided music. At booths stationed around the free pizza and introduced new students to campus clubs and organizations. The Intramural Kickoff track, organizations like the American Lung and Home Run Derby let students take on Hilltopper pitchers on Thursday. Association and American Heart Association But the highlight of Welcome Week was shared tips for staying healthy. The university’s the third annual Hillfest. While munching on Counseling and Consultation Center gave out hot dogs, pizza and funnel cakes, students information about fitness and mental health, enjoyed music by Cruiserweight and as well as frisbees and candy. University Acústyka, as well as craft painting, henna cheerleaders pepped up the event, and a 15- and airbrush tattoos, jewelry making, and foot-tall, inflatable Topper greeted people at tie-dyeing. When night fell, fireworks soared the entrance. above Main Building and brought the fun- The improved trail, which will eventually filled week to a colorful close. encircle campus, is 33 percent longer than Left, students celebrate the fi rst week of the original and is surrounded by more trees classes at Hillfest. Above, deans Ramsey for daytime shade and better lighting for Fowler (left) and Tom Evans join members nighttime exercise. of the women’s cross country team for the

RITA ROBERTS, ’04 ROBERTS, RITA inaugural lap of the new exercise trail.

SEU HOSTS HOMELAND SECURITY WORKSHOP Uniforms and badges abounded on campus in July when the university’s Public Safety Management program hosted “Homeland Security: What Do We Tell the Public?” — a daylong workshop for public safety personnel in Central Texas. The event helped prepare attendees to discuss homeland security concerns, including emergency plans, probable terrorist threats and risk reduction, with their constituents. William Spelman, an urban policy specialist and former Austin City Council member, conducted the workshop. Spelman holds a PhD in Public Policy from Harvard University and teaches in the LBJ School of Public Affairs at UT–Austin. “The idea is not only to be prepared to act but also to be able to communicate your actions to those you are serving,” said University Police Department Chief Ron Willis. “Classes like this help prepare those of us in the field of public safety to act as dependable communication links in times of chaos.” University Police officers Lt. Dan Beck, ’04, and Sgt. Andres Sosa, ’89, attended the workshop, along with representatives from EMS, police and fire departments in Travis, Williamson, Bexar and Brazos counties. Assistant Professor Craig Campbell, director of New College’s Public Safety Management program, organized a workshop for

Central Texas emergency services personnel in July. ’03 GRAJ, FARRAH

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St. Edward’s University Board of Trustees FACULTY FEATURED ON HISTORY CHANNEL OFFICERS Texas starred in a History Channel special that Chair, Myra A. McDaniel aired in July, and Paula Marks, ’78, professor Vice Chair, Peter Winstead of American Studies and director of the Master Treasurer, F. Gary Valdez, MBA ’78 of Liberal Arts program, helped bring the Lone Star State to the world. Texas: Big America, Secretary, Stephen Jones, MBA ’94 along with Alaska: Big America, premiered as MEMBERS part of a weeklong tribute to the nation’s two Mike Aviles largest states, taking viewers through historical John Bauer, ’62 re-enactments, archival footage and expert Brother Donald Blauvelt, CSC, ’67 Roxann Thomas Chargois interviews. The Texas special covered two Manuel Chavez centuries — the 1800s to the present — and Margaret Crahan featured everything from cowboys to U.S. presidents, oil tycoons to outlaws, Stephen F. Austin to Brother Richard Critz, CSC, ’72 the Bushes. As the camera crew filmed in her on-campus office, Marks discussed 19th-century Isabella Cunningham history, focusing on Anglo frontiers. Brother Richard Daly, CSC, ’61 Carolyn Lewis Gallagher Marks has served on the Western Writers of America board and authored six books, including Timothy F. Gavin, ’76 Precious Dust, which won a WWA Spur Award. She also has worked as a consultant to the Bob Brother Richard Gilman, CSC, ’65 Bullock Texas State History Museum and, most recently, co-authored Texas: Crossroads of North Monsignor Elmer Holtman Margie Diaz Kintz America with Jesús F. de la Teja and Ron Tyler. Roger Kintzel Marks is the second faculty member interviewed by the History Channel in the last year. In Gregory A. Kozmetsky, ’70 Edward E. Leyden, ’64 December 2003, Kelley Coblentz Bautch, assistant professor of Religious Studies, was Victor Miramontes interviewed for Banned from the Bible, which examined Christian theological writings not John Mooney included in the scriptures. Patricia Munday, ’97 Kevin O’Connor, ’73 Theodore R. Popp, ’60 J. William Sharman Jr., hs ’58 FACULTY PROMOTIONS Jim A. Smith Ian J. Turpin The university’s continuing efforts to recruit Promoted to assistant professor: Donna Van Fleet and retain high-quality faculty members were ■ Anna Stewart, librarian Robert Weiss buoyed this fall when nine new tenure-track Melba Whatley Promoted to associate professor: faculty members joined the university, 13 fac- ■ Dianne Brownlee, ’94, MLA ’03, librarian EX OFFICIO ulty members were promoted and four faculty ■ George E. Martin Mark J. Cherry, Philosophy members were granted tenure. ■ James E. Payne Elizabeth Katz, Counseling Eliseo Elizondo, ’87, MBA ’98 New tenure-track faculty members: ■ Marsha Kelliher, Business Roy Pequeño, ’05 ■ Patricia J. Baynham, Biology ■ Mary Kopecki-Fjetland, Chemistry ■ TRUSTEES EMERITI Regina Faunes, Spanish and Biology Charles A. Betts ■ Christopher Flynn, English Literature ■ James McGuffee, Computer Science Edward M. Block, ’50 ■ Russell J. Frohardt, Psychology ■ Mary Rist, English Writing and Rhetoric Guy Bodine, hs ’68 ■ Charles Hauser, Bioinformatics ■ Vicki Totten, Counseling Leslie Clement ■ Peter J. King, Biology Fred D. George, ’69 Promoted to professor: ■ Vagdevi Meunier, Counseling Lavon P. Philips, ’74 ■ Sister Anne Crane, IHM, English ■ Cynthia Shirkey, librarian Bill Renfro ■ Fran Ebbers, MLA ’03, librarian ■ Peter Wake, Philosophy ■ Paula Marks, ’78, American Studies ■ Alan Swinkels, Psychology SEU direct to your inbox Faculty members granted tenure: ■ Sue Currey, MBA ’02, associate professor of Communications Interested in periodic e-mail updates ■ Helen Just, associate professor on university news? Just e-mail of Psychology ■ Paula Marks, ’78, professor of your name, class year, home American Studies address and preferred e-mail ■ Fidelma O’Leary, associate professor of Biology address to [email protected].

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TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARDS Each year, St. Edward’s University and its Center for Teaching Excellence recognize faculty members for sustained and distinguished service with Teaching Excellence Awards. Awardees are Linn selected based on expertise, knowledge and scholarship; teaching effectiveness; and commitment to the university’s mission. The 2004 award recipients were announced during Honors Night ceremonies last spring: Distinguished Teaching Currey JASON JONES JASON Career Award: FACULTY FACES ■ Emma Lou Linn, professor of Psychology Eamonn F. Healy Professor of Chemistry Distinguished Teaching Awards: What do you enjoy most about teaching at St. Edward’s? ■ Sue Currey, MBA ’02, Undoubtedly, the students — specifically, being able to interact with them on a daily basis. Having the ability to impact their future lives and careers represents an awesome, yet associate professor of humbling, experience. Communications ■ Michael Harris, associate Harris Who has been the most influential person in your life? professor of Accounting My father, a self-educated, erudite father of 11. A close second has to be Michael J.S. Dewar, ■ Helen Just, associate my research advisor and mentor at UT–Austin and a renowned scientist and gourmet chef. professor of Psychology Where is your hometown, and what do you miss most about it? Newcastle West, Ireland. The Irish environment and culture are so unique that it’s impossible Outstanding Adjunct not to have some lingering sadness long after one has separated from it. Faculty Award: ■ Laura Otey, adjunct Who were your childhood heroes? English soccer players. These were the idols of many young Irish boys growing up in the ’60s. instructor, Master of Arts in England, while exotic, was more imaginable to us. While we knew of American culture from TV, Human Services program Just it was just too far away to comprehend. Do you have any nicknames, or did you as a child, and how did you get them? My Uncle Ned called me “Eamonn a Chnoic,” meaning “Eamonn from the hills” after a tradi- tional Irish rebel song. If you could have a conversation with anyone in history, who would it be? Ludwig Boltzmann, the pioneering 19th-century physicist, to discuss the origins of his ideas on kinetic theory. Also, I’d like to know why, just as he was being acclaimed worldwide, he hanged himself.

Otey What historical event would you like to have taken part in? The Treaty of Versailles, to witness the discussions that took place on the Allied side and to see if any of the participants had forebodings about the extreme terms that were being imposed on Germany. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Teaching in the new John Brooks Williams Natural Sciences Center (see story, page 9). Healy holds a BS in Mathematics and Chemistry from University College Cork and a PhD in Chemistry from UT–Austin. He received the university’s Distinguished Teaching Award in 1999 and was named one of 15 Piper Professors in Texas in 2001 by the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation. Healy is a member of the American Chemical Society, Council on Undergraduate Research and Texas Academy of Science.

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FACULTY BOOKSHELF MEET THE FRESHMAN CLASS Richard Bautch, assistant By the numbers, this year’s freshman class is the largest and most academically successful in professor of Religious university history: 602 students — 52 percent of whom were in the top quarter of their high school Studies, authored class. The class’s average SAT score is 1113, a figure that has risen more than 70 points since 1999. Developments in Genre Members of the freshman class hail from 27 states and four countries. Between Post-Exilic But beyond the statistics is a class full of accomplished scholars, activists and athletes. Among this Penitential Prayers and year’s freshmen are: the Psalms of Communal Lament, a study of ■ a graduate of the Holy Cross Summer prayer in Jerusalem’s Leadership Institute; post-exilic community ■ a gymnast with regional awards in during the sixth and fifth pommel and rings; centuries BCE. The book was published by ■ a volunteer who taught English in the Society of Biblical Literature in October Mexico during her high school 2003. Bautch earned an MDiv from the Jesuit vacations; School of Theology at Berkeley and an MA and PhD in Biblical Studies from the University ■ a nationally competitive debater; of Notre Dame. ■ the editor and producer of a docu- Mark J. Cherry, associate mentary on schools in her county;

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the founder of a direct marketing LORI NAJVAR co-edited Religious firm — who also raised more than Members of the freshman class join faculty and staff Perspectives in Bioethics $10,000 for the Red Cross after for Hilltopper Helping Hands, a daylong community service project. with John Peppin of Mercy Sept. 11; Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, and Ana Iltis ■ a health-care volunteer who worked in a Nicaraguan village; of Saint Louis University’s ■ a certified referee with the Louisiana Soccer Association; Center for Health Care ■ a participant in the Harvard Model Congress; Ethics. Taylor and Francis released the book in ■ the first mate on an 80-foot charter yacht; and May. Cherry and Peppin ■ a third-place winner in the National Spanish Exam. also co-edited Regional Perspectives in Bioethics, which was released The 602-member freshman class brings undergraduate enrollment to 2,761 students; 920 graduate by Swets and Zeitlinger in December 2003. students and 970 New College students — working adults earning their bachelor’s degrees — set Cherry earned an MA and PhD in Philosophy total enrollment at 4,651. from Rice University. Kelley Coblentz Bautch, assistant professor BUSINESS JOURNAL PUBLISHED of Religious Studies, authored A Study of the Geography of 1 Enoch The School of Management and Business published the inau- ■ ■ ■ 17–19: “No One Has gural issue of its academic journal, Perspectives in Business, usiness Perspectives in B y ward’s Universit Seen What I Have Seen,” in July. The journal features articles by graduate students at St. Ed which was released by Zeta Angelich, MSOLE ’04; Janice K. Berger, MSOLE ’03; Brill Academic Publishers and Michael R. Marks, MSCIS ’04, as well as Assistant Dean in November 2003. Pauline Albert; Professor of Economics Sister Amata Miller, Coblentz Bautch also co- IHM; and Scholar-in-Residence Hamilton Beazley. It also authored “‘The Vessels includes abstracts of publications and conference presentations

by faculty and students. ustice eau—Educator for J of the Potter Shall Be Basil Anthony Mor yper-Change empt? Leadership in an Era of H ate Social Responsibility, Should Anyone Be Ex oing Good” o Well By D Broken’: The Material The Legal Case for Institutionalizing Ethics: Corpor hilanthropy “D “Our faculty members and students are producing leading-edge dvantage of Corporate P An Analysis of the Competitive A ects Reemergence of the Feminine: A Model for Global Leadershiproj wledge Management P nvestment of Kno Culture from a Burial Cave Measuring the Return on I research and scholarship about business essentials, emerging ship Adventures in Leader ticles and Presentations at St. Etienne’s Monastery, trends and practical strategies for improving business processes,” Abstracts of Ar Jerusalem,” which appeared in Révue said Kathleen Wilburn, assistant professor of Management, who Biblique. She earned an MTS from Harvard served as co-editor of the journal with Ralph Wilburn, adjunct University plus an MA in Biblical Studies and instructor of Business. “Perspectives in Business lets us highlight their accomplishments.” a PhD in Hebrew Bible and Judaica from the Submissions for the journal were selected by an editorial board, which included the Wilburns and University of Notre Dame. five MBA students. The journal will be published twice a year and is available online at www.stedwards.edu/gsm. Submissions for the next issue, to be published in February 2005, will be accepted until Nov. 15, 2004.

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SPORTS SHORTS By Ryan Poulos, ’05, Hilltop Views sports editor UNIVERSITY HONORS The H’s Have It ■ SEU Ranks in Top 25 First-baseman Josh Hamilton, ’04, and catcher Lindsey Heye, ’06, posted record-setting U.S. News & World Report seasons last spring. Hamilton, named Heartland Conference Player of the Year, led his recognized St. Edward’s team in batting average, hits, home runs, RBIs, total bases, slugging percentage as one of the top 25 and walks. He also set baseball team records for most home runs (20) and total master’s-granting bases (133) in a season. Heye led the softball team in batting average, slugging institutions in the percentage, on-base percentage, RBIs, home runs, walks and total bases. She western region in its also picked off seven runners and caught 28 stealing base. She was named to 2005 list of America’s the All-Conference Team and the All-Region Second Team. Best Colleges. The rankings are based on six criteria: Roster Changes peer assessment, retention, faculty The Hilltoppers welcomed three coaches and two staff members this fall. Jon resources, student selectivity, Clement takes over the women’s soccer team after five seasons — includ- financial resources and alumni giving. ing a Sweet 16 appearance — as New York University’s head coach. Read more online at www.stedwards.edu/ Ryan Marks takes the helm of the men’s basketball team. Previously, market/usnews. Marks was head coach at Southern Vermont College, where he led ■ College with a Conscience the Mountaineers to their first 20-win season. Brian Young is the new St. Edward’s was one of 81 institutions men’s soccer coach. Last year, Young led the Lake Travis Boys selected by The Princeton Review and Soccer Club to the state finals. In addition, Scott Abel is associ- Campus Compact for inclusion in a new ate athletic director, and Melinda Terry is head athletic trainer. college guide, Colleges with a Conscience: Previously, Abel was director of compliance at the University of An Engaged Student’s Guide to College. Northern Colorado, and Terry was assistant athletic director for The book, which showcases colleges and sports medicine and student services at UT–Arlington. universities that are committed to civic Head of the Class engagement and service learning, will hit bookshelves in 2005. Sweeper Laura Prendergast, ’04 (above), was named 2003–2004 Heartland Conference Women’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Prendergast, who helped the soccer team set records for most shut- ■ Hilltop Views Sets Record at TIPA outs (11) and goals-against average (0.59) in a season, graduated summa cum laude with a BA in Student newspaper Hilltop Views won Sociology and perfect GPA in May. She shares the award with Amanda Newton of Drury University. a school-record 14 awards at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association annual Cross Country Finishes Strong conference in March. The staff garnered six The men’s and women’s cross country teams, coached by Kevin Felts, completed their first season awards in design, four in photography, three as an NCAA Division II team in 2003–2004. Jason Linton, ’05, was named to the All-Conference in writing and one for a special edition. Team. Both teams, along with women’s golf, began their second seasons this fall. In addition, Joe O’Connell, instructor of Writing, was named Advisor of the Year. By the Numbers ■ “Faces” Honored for Excellence 175 SEU student-athletes 2 Heartland Conference Freshman of “The Faces of the Humanities,” the Spring the Year Honors won by Hilltoppers in 2004 issue of St. Edward’s University 159 Wins by Hilltopper teams last season 2003–2004: Allison Paris, ’07, wom- Magazine, received an Excellent Award en’s tennis, and Kenton Venhuizen, for complete Rebounds grabbed by men’s magazine unit SPRING 2004 139 ’07, men’s tennis VOL UME 5 ISSUE 3 basketball player Cyrus Russell, ’04, in the 2004 last season .899 Save percentage of Heartland annual design Conference Goalkeeper of the Year competition of Percentage of matches won by men’s 75 Heather Koudelka, ’07, in 2004. ■ the University tennis player Kendall Smashey, ’06 & College Designers Women’s volleyball ranking in the 21 Byy the Association. 2004–2005 preseason coaches’ poll More than the faces of the 75 university humanities Student-athletes with a 4.0 GPA 14 TEXAS ACADEMY OF SCIENCE FAC ULTY RESOURCE CENTER WINNERS magazines ■ BLACK ■ BRINGING HERITAGE MONTH AMADEUS TO THE STAGE 3 Hilltoppers named to All-RegionNumbers from around teams in 2003–2004: Hamilton and the country competed in the category. Heye (see story, above) and golfer Tyler Duncan, ’08 Reporting by Rebecca Abbott, ’04, Stacia Hernstrom and Carrie Johnson.

7 FUTURE FORWARD improvementHOME BY LAUREN MONTZ, ’05 A steady stream of bulldozers, backhoes and dump trucks have been busy moving the mound of dirt next to Basil Moreau Hall New Hall Amenities this fall. The construction machinery cleared the soccer fi eld — now relocated near the baseball fi eld and new exercise trail (see story, page 3) — and is preparing the site for a new Think NASA: 60,000 square feet of space residence hall, which will provide housing for 196 students. Right now, the smells of freshly turned earth and diesel fuel abound, but next Hang Time: Study rooms and lounges fall, the laughter of students will fi ll the air as they enjoy their new on-campus home. The new hall will be the third building completed as part of the university’s master Refueling Zone: Common kitchens plan, which will add up to 12 new facilities to campus. The fi rst building completed under the plan, academic building Trustee Hall, opened in Fall 2002. Moreau Hall, a student Cheer Factor: Two laundry rooms residence, opened in Spring 2003. Like Moreau Hall, the new facility will include a four-story wing, a three-story wing Security Clearance: Card access and two house-style Casitas near the heart of campus. The hall’s original architectural plans were modifi ed after students offered feed- back in four focus groups hosted by Student Will Call: A 24-hour reception desk Affairs. Modifi cations include the addition of common kitchens in the Casitas and brighter lighting in the traditional rooms. The new hall supports the university’s Phone a Friend: Local telephone service strategic priority to increase enrollment so that more students may experience the trans- formative educational experience St. Edward’s Cruise Control: High-speed Internet connections in each room provides, says Director of Residence Life Jennifer Casey. “Living on campus enhances a student’s college experience. Our Residence Life program provides an array of programs Prime Time: Cable TV in each room and services as well as a welcoming environ- ment where students are encouraged to learn, grow and build new friendships,” she said. “Our staff strives to make residence halls You’ve Got Mail: On-site mailboxes more than just a place to sleep. We want the halls to be vibrant communities, and the new building will help us perpetuate our rich Water Logged: Full-building emergency sprinklers living-learning environment.” ■

To learn more about the master plan, go to www.stedwards.edu and click “Vision and Values.” 8 PHILANTHROPY

A challenge grant from the Mabee Foundation of Tulsa, Okla., is helping the university raise the fi nal $4 million for the $20 million John Brooks Williams Natural Sciences Center. The state-of-the-art center for biology and chemistry is the fi rst of a two-phase facility that will almost quadruple available space for sci- ence instruction when it opens in Fall 2006. John Bauer, ’62, provided the initial funding when he made a $7.5 million gift from the John Brooks Williams estate in honor of his friend and mentor. Additional gifts totaling more than $3 million came from the Robert Ragsdale and Joseph Murray estates. And long- time supporter Peggy Lewis, whose daughter Carolyn Lewis Gallagher serves on the Board of Trustees, pledged $1 million to the facility. These and several other commitments led the Mabee Foundation to issue its challenge: The foundation will provide $2 million for the facility if St. Edward’s is able to raise $2 mil- lion by Jan. 14, 2005. Already, 13 donors have answered the challenge with gifts of $5,000 or more. Chief among them are Ross and Laurie Garber, who made a lead gift of $500,000. “Ross and I have been impressed by the quality of students and faculty we’ve met at St. Edward’s. That’s in addition to the outstand- ing education provided in a science facility that has outlived its usefulness,” explained Laurie. “President Martin convinced us how criti- cal new science facilities are to ensuring that the university continues to prepare its students, regardless of their major, for leadership in a technologically intensive economy,” added Ross. “The Mabee Challenge provided the per- fect opportunity for us to show our support, while basically doubling the impact of our gift. We hope our example will inspire others to help St. Edward’s meet the Mabee Challenge.” Additional support has come from Bauer and fellow Trustees Roxann Chargois, Kevin O’Connor, ’73, Robert Weiss, Donna Van Fleet, and Activant Solutions through Mike Aviles; School of Natural Sciences Advisory Board member Joseph A. Lucci III, ’80; 50th anniversary class member Ed Olliges, ’54; Supporting the Sciences: Tom and Jeanie Carter, parents of Fowler Carter, ’03; alumni Wendell Mayes, ’02, and Richard Ries, ’57; and friends Vernon and Virginia Wattinger. The Mabee Challenge To support the Mabee Challenge, contact Michael Larkin, vice president of University Advancement, at 512-448-8452. ■ JASON JONES JASON

9 HILLTOP VOICES

Mohawk Mindset BY ADAM PYLES, ’04 RITA ROBERTS, ’04 ROBERTS, RITA

“Champagne to my real friends, real pain more time being sent home from school than the world of professional writing to be a giant to my sham friends” — a quote by the late learning anything that year. puzzle, one in which I must fi gure out the English painter Francis Bacon and my father’s Because of my inability to “fi t in” and my rhetorical situation, or “place,” for each text. favorite utterance as I was growing up. resulting social introversion, I began to commit That newfound interest eventually led me to He used it often as a response to the many my thoughts and feelings to paper. Whatever my current endeavor: the MA in Technical physical altercations I got into as a young resi- I would have said to someone had I not felt Communication program at Texas State dent of a small-minded city in the middle of imprisoned, I scribbled down. That eventually University in San Marcos. Texas. I was different from most in my speck led to a position writing for my high school’s Along with invigorating academics, of a hometown in both appearance and beliefs, newspaper, and then on to St. Edward’s, one St. Edward’s provided me with the compas- a dangerous combination that resulted in of the handful of Texas schools to offer an in- sionate community I always wanted. As profes- friendships shattering more often than begin- depth Writing and Rhetoric specialization for sors and peers discovered I was Jewish, they ner projects in Associate Professor Stan Irvin’s undergraduates. were completely accepting. I quickly became Clay 1 class. When I fi rst learned I had been accepted aware that I wasn’t the only Jew on campus. I hail from the classic Texas cliché, the to St. Edward’s, memories of my tumultuous And my hair and choice of clothing drew more tiny ’burb found in every pick-up truck com- childhood soon followed. What would attend- compliments than criticism. I even landed a mercial. The townspeople wore cowboy hats; ing a Catholic school be like? Would it be student job in the School of Humanities, with- I dyed my hair pink. They listened to country ultra-conservative? Would I be the only Jew? out having to cut my mohawk. ■ music; I fancied the Ramones. Many inhabit- St. Edward’s proved to be perfect for me. ants spoke fl uent Spanish; I attended Hebrew I immersed myself in aspects of written com- Hilltop Voices features perspectives on the school three times a week. I am Jewish, which munication that I had previously been unaware St. Edward’s experience in the words of students, became public knowledge among my peers the of, including literary criticism and rhetorical alumni and other members of the university spring I turned 10. The potent cocktail created theory. It all delighted my mind, though I community. This essay was written by English when ignorance mixes with intolerance quickly didn’t feel the proverbial lightning strike until Writing and Rhetoric major Adam Pyles, turned me into a pariah, though I didn’t accept I took Technical and Business Writing under ’04, as part of Instructor Stacia Hernstrom’s the transformation quietly. I probably spent Assistant Professor Lynn Rudloff. I found Magazine Writing class.

10 INNER WORKINGS

Food with Flair: The Changing Face of South Congress Market By Rebecca Abbott, ’04 Photos by Rita Roberts, ’04 & Stewart Jarmon, ’07

As you walk along the main corridor of the “Sometimes what was right at one point may which our chefs make look good as well as Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center, your nose not be later. We always make improvements taste good. Our staff also carefully prepares takes control of your feet. Unable to resist when we can.” and arranges each meal, and that level of the smell of fresh food, you make your way This summer, improvements involved detail isn’t something I’ve found very often in into South Congress Market. Pizza, soup, an interior renovation. The walls now beam university settings.” sandwiches, enchiladas, stir-fry — you can school spirit with a large mural of Main The summer project also added Tortilla fi nd almost anything you want. Walking from Building and downtown Austin complemented Fresca, a serving station dedicated to Mexican station to station, you see that Dining Services’ by fresh coats of blue and gold paint. Art entrees. The new area has daily menu changes, 50-plus employees strive to meet patrons’ deco tables and chairs, restaurant-style booths, as well as changes between lunch and dinner. nutritional needs — and the desires of their and teardrop-shaped, energy-effi cient lights “Many of the stations we have put taste buds — by providing everything from contribute to the modern, yet comfortable in place have become popular and almost burgers to vegetarian dishes. environment, and carpet squares made from nonremovable, like the stir-fry and pasta “Our mission is to provide good food 40-percent-recycled material accentuate the counters,” Morgan said. “Since the concepts and hospitality to everyone,” said Richard decor. Plus, a diner-style bar lines the newly are pretty solid, there may not be the dramatic Morgan, director of Dining Services. “With enclosed veranda, which includes roller shades changes from one semester to another that we our focus on the food and service, everything and tinted windows to combat summer heat have seen in the past.” else falls naturally into place.” and winter chill. In all, South Congress Market And feedback will continue to drive For the past three years, Morgan has gained nearly 50 seats. changes, Morgan says. While future changes helped fi ne-tune South Congress Market to “We wanted to add a ‘wow’ factor to the may be less dramatic, patrons are always meet the ever-changing needs of students, area. Our hope is that when people walk in, invited to make suggestions on comment cards faculty, staff and visitors. “Dining Services their jaws will drop,” said Laurelyn Gaede, located near the registers. is constantly evolving. We have to regularly director of Auxiliary Services. “The vibrant So eat up, speak up and enjoy your meal. ■ evaluate what is going on,” Morgan said. atmosphere now matches the food we serve,

11 1212 JOE VITONE o, what’s a St. Edward’s education Psychology. “But, just as important, we take themselves, and to achieve goals they never Slike?” asked a high school senior who partici- each opportunity and experience, whether thought possible.” pated in an online chat session hosted by we intended it to happen or not, and turn it So, what’s a St. Edward’s education the Offi ce of Undergraduate Admission into a learning moment.” like? It’s the kind of education that jumps in August. We’ve devoted this issue of Pacheco coordinates 61 full-time staff from the pages of a textbook and immerses St. Edward’s University Magazine to answer- members and 93 student workers, and her students in real life. ing that question. team is charged with creating the chal- A St. Edward’s education is 4,651 lenging yet supportive environment that It’s eye-opening and students and 401 faculty members. It’s nearly ensures such learning takes place. She 60 majors and six graduate programs. It’s 43 oversees the Dean of Students Offi ce, the overwhelming. classrooms and 47,831 textbooks. offi ces of Student Life and Residence Life, And it’s 80 boxes of school supplies for Athletics, and the Counseling and Consulta- It’s demanding and a poor Mexican village. It’s a plan to promote tion Center. She meets twice a month with AIDS awareness in Maseru, Lesotho. It’s Sister Donna Jurick, SND, the university’s empowering. the chance to ask National Security Advisor executive vice president and chief academic Condoleezza Rice what she thinks about the offi cer, to stay informed about new initiatives It’s invigorating and war in Iraq. It’s a group of students talking and specifi c projects. to their peers about alcohol abuse. It’s a life- The result is an educational experience transformative. changing job in South Congress Market. It’s that produces intelligent, informed and empa- jumping from a 450-foot zip line and trying thetic students. “We strive to help our students not to scream. develop spiritually, cognitively, emotionally It’s ... And it happens in ways that are both and interpersonally,” said Pacheco. “It is both planned and spontaneous, says Vice Presi- a responsibility and an amazing opportu- dent for Student Affairs Sandra Pacheco. nity to help them learn life’s hard but impor- “An education from St. Edward’s com- tant lessons, to set healthy boundaries for bines the curricular and the co-curricular so that our students apply what they learn in the classroom to the real world,” said Pacheco, who holds a PhD in Counseling education

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JOE VITONE 3D13 Jennifer Walden, ’07

TAYLOR JONES

14 How I Figured out What it Means to be a Freshman ... Without Actually Talking to One by Stacia Hernstrom

’m waiting for Beast. The purpose, he says, is to make the new Coffeehouse. “But I never had time to explore I students feel welcome. their works until Dr. Becker’s class.” We had planned to meet this morning, “The freshmen I meet are worried about The fi lms and books provided an aca- but he’s in an emergency meeting to review two things: making grades and making demic perspective on the experiences she’s the day’s strategy: It’s the fourth of fi ve sum- friends,” he says. “I try to plan activities that had — and the ones she’s planning. She has mer orientation sessions, and more than appeal to all kinds of students so that each hosted an exchange student from Argentina 100 new students are about to descend on event is a way to meet people — other fresh- and visited the student twice. She’s completed campus. They’ll be getting ID cards, checking men and the orientation leaders who already eight years of Spanish. Through Sister Cities on their fi nancial assistance, trying out the know what college is like.” International, she’s been a goodwill ambas- calzones in South Congress Market, buying So new freshmen make friends like sador to Yokosuka, Japan, for her hometown their textbooks, asking if they’re going to need Beast, whose real name is Russ Mowry, of Corpus Christi. And this Saturday, she tells shower shoes and meeting their academic ’04. When Mowry decided to use beast as me, she’ll interview for a $25,000 Rotary Inter- advisors for the fi rst time. a synonym for dude, a word he felt he was national Ambassadorial Scholarship to study And Beast is one of four Student Orienta- overusing, the phrase caught on among the in South America for one academic year. tion Coordinators running the show. An SOC SOCs — and became his nickname. She also has to come up with a name for two years, he is one of the fi rst to interact As I close my notebook, Mowry drains for the student organization she is founding. with freshmen — to fi nd out what they fear his cup. Through her involvement with Sister Cities, about college, what excites them, what frus- “Here we go, beast,” he says. Walden learned about the African community trates them, what motivates them … Beast of Maseru, Lesotho. Lesotho has one of the knows what it’s like to be a freshman, which is ■■■ world’s highest AIDS infection rates — 31 why my quest starts with him. percent of the population carries the disease. As he approaches, he sets down his “Move on. Don’t look back. And whatever you Walden’s student group will plan two major venti cappuccino — fuel for the long day do, love it.” fundraisers to support AIDS awareness efforts ahead — apologizes for the wait and drops Alfredo’s advice to young Toto as he in Maseru. Becker will be faculty advisor. into one of two puffy couches in the Student leaves home in Cinema Paradiso resonated I ask her how she’ll attract students to the Affairs lobby. with Jennifer Walden, ’07 (left). She fi rst organization, one of nearly 70 at St. Edward’s. Then he tells me a ghost story, one of 12 watched the fi lm as part of Associate Profes- “Will there be free pizza?” I ask, knowing this that alumni volunteers share with freshmen at sor Harald Becker’s Literature and Philoso- tactic works for many groups. orientation. Then he mentions sumo wrestling phy class, one of six topics offered as part of “No!” she says emphatically. Walden says in padded suits, a video game tournament the required Freshman Studies course. she wants to attract the kinds of students who and beach volleyball. His SOC duties include “I’d always heard names like Giuseppe showed up for the Friday night screening of planning evening events like these for fresh- Tornatore, Isabel Allende and Hermann Cinema Paradiso during Becker’s Freshman men staying on campus during orientation. Hesse,” she said, sitting with me in Meadows Studies class — the kind who come for the

15 intellectual insight and stimulating debate, not “Hello?” and dashes out of the classroom to the lure of free food. Being a freshman greet the sea of students. “I want to create an organization that makes a lifelong impact. I need volunteers means being ■■■ who are devoted, who want to see change.” Somewhere in the midst of uncovering these ■■■ among people stories, I fi gured out what it means to be a freshman — without interviewing a single one. It’s August and 94 degrees, but it feels like It’s easy to understand the freshman experi- 103. Dean of Students Lisa Kirkpatrick whose actions ence at St. Edward’s when you talk to the (bottom, right) stands in a dark classroom in students who’ve been there and the staff who Moody Hall. As she clicks on the fi rst slide support them. of her PowerPoint presentation, her cell are inspiring. Students like Beast, who took a job as phone rings. “Guess what?” she says to the a junior-high-school youth minister this fall, 10 faculty members gathered in the room continuing the mentoring and leadership skills as she silences the phone. “We’ve got about he developed as an SOC. 575 freshmen and their parents on campus Like Jennifer Walden, who was one of today! Only one call so far — that’s not bad.” Just as Kirkpatrick begins talking about three students — and the only undergradu- It’s residence hall move-in day, and in the two outside consultants who recently re- ate — to win a Rotary scholarship from her addition to overseeing that process, Kirkpat- viewed the inventory, her phone rings again. hometown Rotary club. rick has committed to leading a session at “Just two calls, still not bad,” she laughs, Like Lisa Kirkpatrick, who educates fac- the Center for Teaching Excellence’s annual sending the call to voicemail. She clicks to ulty members about the university’s nationally Faculty Showcase. Kirkpatrick, Academic the next slide. recognized fi rst-year experience — and then Counseling Coordinator Michael Kinsey, What the best practices inventory makes that experience happen by serving hot and School of Behavioral and Social Sci- concluded and the consultants confi rmed is dogs to hungry freshmen and making sure the ences Dean Marianne Hopper are pre- that university faculty and staff are implicitly move-in tents are stocked with cold water for senting on the university’s involvement in committed to meeting fi rst-year students’ tired families. the Foundations of Excellence in the First needs. But the report also pointed out op- Being a freshman at St. Edward’s is College Year project. portunities to improve coordination among one monumental stop on the way to becom- St. Edward’s is one of 12 private programs and offi ces. Exploring these ing a leader, a problem solver and a source institutions selected nationally as a founding opportunities is her team’s next step. In De- of positive change. It’s being among people member for the project. And Kirkpatrick has cember, the committee will review programs whose actions are inspiring. And if it’s not that spent the last year overseeing a committee for fi rst-year students at other Foundations signifi cant for everyone, being a freshman is, that created an inventory of university of Excellence universities and will collabo- at the very least, one stop along the way programs designed for fi rst-year students — rate with them to produce best practices for to self-discovery. everything from living on campus and serving freshmen. I fi gured out what it means to be a fresh- participating in class service projects to So as her cell phone rings a third time, man, beast: Move on. Don’t look back. And taking Freshman Studies and being part of Kirkpatrick clicks off the PowerPoint, fl ips whatever you do, love it. ■ the College Assistance Migrant Program. on the lights, pulls on a sun visor, answers JON PATTILLO STEWART JARMON, ’07 JARMON, STEWART ’04 ROBERTS, RITA Freshman students living in Premont Hall get ready for Students celebrate the first week of classes Lisa Kirkpatrick, dean of students, a Hilltopper volleyball game. with arts and crafts at HillFest. enjoys a moment of rest at Meadows 16 Coffeehouse. “We shall always place education side by side with instruction, and the mind will not be cultivated at the expense of the heart.” — Father Basil Moreau, Founder, Congregation of Holy Cross

t St. Edward’s University, the AHoly Cross tradition of educating hearts and minds is evident across campus. This phi- losophy is threefold: information and forma- tion, which together lead to transformation, says Director of Campus Ministry Father Rick Wilkinson, CSC. “If we are mission-oriented, then trans- formation doesn’t end here. Our mission as educators is to empower people out of their own deepest longings to live their faith in the world,” he said. “When students leave St. Edward’s, they go into the world not only as competent professionals, but as men and women of integrity who can positively infl uence others.” hear ts Christine Kelly and RITA ROBERTS, ’04

MINDSby Stephanie Elsea 17 hear ts MINDS and limitle possibilities

Among the other mementos, photos, reminders and notes stuck to the bulletin board in the bedroom of Stephanie Rivers, ’06 (below), is a faded printout of the Week-

GUILAR, ’04 ly SON, the electronic Student Organization Newsletter published by Student Life. “It said, ‘If you’re a low-income student, a fi rst-generation college student or an underrepresented minority, we’ll help you COURTESY OF BIANCA A COURTESY earn a PhD,’” recalled Rivers. A descendant Aguilar (left) on a Campus Ministry service trip to Canto Grande, Peru. of the Montana Blackfoot Indians, Rivers is among the fi rst group of students to be accepted into the university’s McNair prayer and sacrifi ce — the workshop pairs Scholars program, which is primarily funded overextended student participants with a through a four-year U.S. Department of hear ts spiritual director to help them strike a balance Education grant that awards $220,000

and between nurturing their spirituality and meet- annually. The program — named in honor of MINDS ing the daily demands of school. Challenger astronaut Ronald E. McNair — “Through this retreat, students know provides students with academic counseling there is someone who will guide them on and tutoring, research and professional their spiritual journey,” said Lou Serna, ’99, conference opportunities, and help preparing a leap assistant director of Campus Ministry. “Aca- for graduate school admission. demic classes help them use their brains; Not long before reading SON, Rivers of faith helps them use their hearts.” had discounted graduate school, despite “Instead of questioning, I had to fi gure encouragement from Associate Professor of out what good I could take from my friends’ Communications Sue Currey. At 39 years deaths,” Aguilar said. She found answers old, with a husband and three children, faith through her spirituality and a call to service. Rivers was having a diffi cult time just seeing Today, Aguilar is part of Holy Cross the light at the end of the undergraduate Associates, a yearlong program emphasiz- tunnel. “But I fi nally realized that it won’t ing community, simplicity and service. She The mission statement of St. Edward’s is shares a small apartment in downtown very much alive, nowhere more so than Brockton, Mass., with four other associates within the walls of the modest brick house and Oscar, an albino fi sh. HCA provides a near the chapel. It’s no accident that Mang furnished apartment, a used car and a mod- House — once the residence for university est grocery budget, all of which is shared by presidents — is now home to Campus Minis- the fi ve roommates. Aguilar earns just $60 try and a home away from home for students. a month working at a homeless shelter and Here, students of all faiths explore their has learned to fi nd pleasure in simple things spirituality through two kinds of programs: like “enjoying a basic meal of rice and beans, those based on prayer and scripture and creating homemade birthday presents, send- those for students who crave a more ing letters instead of e-mails, and praying.” active experience. Aguilar is fi nding ways to celebrate her Bianca Aguilar, ’04 (above, left), turned own life, too. “This experience is teaching me to Campus Ministry when dealing with the a lot about myself and who I am as a person. sudden deaths of two friends and discov- I also am learning about my responsibility ered a way to put her faith to work when she as a citizen, as a human being. It’s hard and enrolled in the Busy Person’s Retreat. Held I still feel lost sometimes, but my faith will each year at Lent — a time of refl ection, carry me through.”

18 hear ts less MINDS and going

matter how old I’ll be when I fi nish,” said Rivers. “Only that I fi nish.” In April, Rivers presented research on gender roles among modern Chinese PLACES women at SOURCE, the university’s annual Symposium On Undergraduate Research With less than 30 minutes to go before and Creative Expression. She extended her her 11 a.m. Advertising Campaigns class, research to examine gender roles of female Christine Kelly (right) is literally wrapping Chinese immigrants to the United States up her daily two-hour dining hall shift — one and presented at the McNair Scholars after the other, she lifts super-sized, perfectly Research Symposium in July. In August, she baked walnut brownies from a huge baking took the GRE exam required for admission sheet and wraps them in single-serving plas- to graduate school. tic bags. Kelly passes the bagged brownies “The faculty and staff in the program to Sidney Hilburn, who seals them with a have the expectation — no, the belief — we large price sticker. have the belief that our students can suc- “I like making banana pudding better ceed,” said Director Molly Minus. “Many because I can decorate it in different ways,” McNair Scholars are the fi rst in their families Kelly says. Then laughing and pointing her to go to college, much less graduate school, silver spatula toward Hilburn’s denim shirt, but our belief in them helps them believe in she teasingly adds, “She only helps on the themselves. There is no doubt that they will days I have chocolate. You’ve got it on your go on to do something great.” shirt again.” Through the program, Rivers is one Kelly and Hilburn have worked together step closer to her dream of teaching psy-

for two and a half years. Hilburn, a job coach ’04 ROBERTS, RITA chology at the college level. provided by Austin ISD, helps Kelly — who Minus has high hopes for the future, is mentally retarded — stay focused. Kelly 18- to 22-year-old students with signifi cant too. “My dream is to one day be on the began as an intern last year, but she was disabilities to continue their education among search committee interviewing a former quickly recognized for her job skills and fl air age-appropriate peers. Special education McNair Scholar who wants to come back to for desserts — and was hired as a formal students are eligible to remain in public high St. Edward’s to teach,” she said. “Now, that part-time employee. schools until they turn 22, but by then, they would really bring me great joy.” After Kelly loads the brownies on a tray, are considerably older than their classmates. she delivers them to the dining hall display “The GO students perform to their case, changes out of her chocolate-smeared unique abilities, and they gain self- smock, and joins two classmates and an aide confi dence and life skills by interacting with in Trustee Hall. The group settles into a row their peers,” said Lori Peterson, assistant RITA ROBERTS, ’04 ROBERTS, RITA of desks in the back as Assistant Professor of professor of Communication and GO Communication Stephanie Martinez collects Project liaison. “Not only do they become homework from other students. While 21- more independent, but their St. Edward’s year-old Kelly, 22-year-old Stacey Simmons classmates are able to establish authentic and 21-year-old Peter Vasquez neither relationships with people with disabilities.” turn in papers nor earn college credits, they “This is an opportunity to get out in the receive something much more important for world and experience what life is all about,” their class participation — respect. agreed Kelly, who shares her own apartment They are among nine special education with a Chihuahua puppy and has a second students who attend St. Edward’s and intern job bussing tables at a nearby restaurant. at South Congress Market through the GO “The GO Project has taught me how to be Project, a partnership between the univer- more independent and responsible. I am an sity and Austin ISD. GO, which stands for adult now, and I’m learning to get along with Greater Opportunities in Adult Life, enables other people and be on my own.” ■

19 Staying Well: How Students

Help Studentsby E. Brook Haley

ast spring, Alan Swearingen, 2003 Athlete Prevention, Programming and L’05 (pictured on page 22), was taking fi ve Leadership Education Model conference. The classes, including Microbiology and Organic APPLE model, started at the University of Chemistry labs. He was studying for the Virginia, educates universities about effective MCAT, the entrance examination for medi- policies and programs to prevent substance cal school. He was searching for a summer abuse among athletes. About 150 schools internship, hoping to top last year’s six nationwide have begun SAM programs with weeks in Duke University’s Minority Medical guidance from APPLE. Education Program. He was practicing 12 “Student-athletes have the added to 20 hours a week with the men’s soccer stress of performing well, included with class team as a striker. And he was serving as vice workload, training, weight lifting and traveling president of the Student-Athlete Advisory for games,” said men’s soccer Coach Brian Committee, which offers input to administra- Young. “We started the mentor program to tors on the athlete experience. enhance the experience of our new ath- Last spring, Swearingen was busy. letes — mentors are there to help freshmen He got through — making the honor roll shift their focus from sports to academics.” and landing a summer internship with the But athletes aren’t the only students UT–Health Science Center at San Antonio — learning to adapt to the challenges of college thanks in part to moral support from his life — and the independence it brings. In brother, Bruce Swearingen II, who graduated fact, 10 –12 percent of freshmen across the from medical school in 2000. country are put on academic probation after “Knowing that my brother had struggled their fi rst semester. More than half of college- through the same challenges I was experienc- aged women experience symptoms of eating ing was a relief,” Swearingen said. “I knew that disorders. And nearly half of college students he had succeeded and reached his goals, and binge drink by having at least fi ve alcoholic I could visualize myself in that position. That drinks in one sitting. support can really help keep you going when Cyrus Akhavizadeh, ’06 (right), is hop- you feel overwhelmed.” ing to improve those statistics through the So this semester, Swearingen is over- university’s new Safe and Healthy Choices seeing the creation of a Student Athlete program. Akhavizadeh, a Psychology and Mentor program, which helps fi rst-year Criminal Justice major, worked closely with athletes learn to balance academics, athlet- Kevin Prince, a staff psychologist in the ics and a social life. The idea for SAM came university’s Counseling and Consultation Cen- about when Swearingen joined fi ve other ter, to land an NCAA grant that funds program representatives from St. Edward’s for the initiatives like peer education training.

20 Cyrus Akhavizadeh, ’06

TAYLOR JONES

It is easier to talk to a fellow student about a problem you are having than to an older adult.

21 I hope that I can share what I have learned over the past three years with other students. MARISCELA MÉNDEZ, ’05 Alan Swearingen, ’05

“With this program, there is a new focus Arts program that focuses on teaching alcohol on students helping other students,” said awareness and sexual wellness. Students will Akhavizadeh. “It is easier to talk to a fellow create an acting troupe and will perform on on the student about a problem you are having than campus and at surrounding schools. Students to a professor or older adult.” who complete the three-credit course will The fi rst challenge Akhavizadeh and become certifi ed peer educators. Prince want to tackle is alcohol awareness. Programs like SAM and Safe and Healthy grOw The 14 peer educators who are part of Safe Choices abound on campus. Students can and Healthy Choices have started a student stay physically active through intramural organization called BACCHUS, Boost Alco- sports, such as softball, basketball, soccer Members of the Environmental Club hol Consciousness Concerning the Health and fl ag football. Additionally, Academic Plan- have been working hard to get their daily of University Students. BACCHUS is part of ning and Support Services helps students fi nd helpings of vegetables organically. Last the national BACCHUS and GAMMA Peer internships and study abroad opportunities, spring, the club began growing a variety Education Network and gives students the introduces them to available scholarship and of vegetables in a plot behind Teresa resources they need to make responsible fellowship programs, and pairs struggling Hall. Their garden produces zucchini, decisions and to support their peers. “Being students with peer tutors. Outside the class- squash, tomatoes, watermelon, jalapeños, part of a national organization gives us a room and off the court, there are more than sunfl owers and herbs, to name a few, foundation to build from and the credibility we 65 student organizations, from cultural clubs and is open to students interested in need to promote smart decision making like to service groups, that challenge, engage and organic gardening and able to help water responsible alcohol use,” said Akhavizadeh. support students. the crops. Soon, the club will begin to In August, BACCHUS members under- Whatever their focus, programs that help share the fruits of its labor with others went an intensive two-day training session others maintain mental and physical wellness by contributing to campus potlucks and that included how to make referrals to health benefi t everyone, agree Akhavizadeh and donating to local shelters. professionals, role modeling and ethics, Swearingen. stress management, and listening skills. The “I hope that I can share what I have students also were briefed on other college learned over the past three years with other health concerns, such as eating disorders, students and know that I have helped them sexual assault and sexual responsibility. have a successful experience at St. Edward’s,” BACCHUS hopes to spread awareness said Swearingen. “My ultimate goal is to see about these issues by creating interactive them become mentors in the future.” presentations and utilizing innovative media “St. Edward’s is like a family, and we like screensavers to spread awareness. support one another in making the best, In Spring 2005, upperclassmen and healthiest decisions,” Akhavizadeh said. “I graduate students will have the opportunity am personally rewarded when I see another to become further involved in the program person go through a positive transformation. It by taking a class offered through the Theater reaffi rms my own values.” ■ JON PATTILLO

22 imagine.

Hilltopper Heights, says he was surprised by the infl uence he has had in the lives of some of his residents. “From crying to laughing, being happy or angry, each resident will share something with you,” he said. “When residents head home for the summer, their LEADby Sherri Fox,. ’96 simple ‘thank you’ says it all.” Trimble says she, too, is surprised that she is perceived as a leader. “I never meant to be a leader or take leadership positions. Somehow it just worked out that way,” she said. “I guess it’s because I fi nd the most magine you’re a freshman just starting happiness in helping others; I always have.” Icollege. You arrive at your residence hall, excited but nervous about your new home ■■■ full of academic challenges and new people. Then, your resident assistants give you Imagine you’re about to sail through the air welcoming smiles. They introduce you to on a 450-foot zip line. Your friends on the your hall mates, and suddenly you feel bet- ground cheer you on, but your stomach ter, more reassured. Maybe you’re ready for tumbles into your chest. Your palms are college after all. sweaty. You take a deep breath — and then Creating this kind of welcoming com- you leap. munity for the nearly 1,000 students who live Students do this and more earthbound on campus is the job of the university’s 25 skill-building activities as part of the univer- RAs — student leaders who each supervise sity’s Chartered Organizations Retreat, a one fl oor in the fi ve residence halls and two collaborative program put together by the on-campus apartment complexes. RAs live Student Leadership Team and the offi ces of among their students and plan activities such Student Life and Residence Life. The annual as microwave-cooking contests and open- retreat brings together students from other mic nights to help students get to know each campus organizations, and the 11 SLT lead- other and make friends. They also enforce ers hone leadership skills while helping peers the rules, and doing so inevitably presents develop theirs. challenges such as implementing quiet hours The SLT also accepts 20 to 25 students and resolving roommate differences. each fall, usually freshmen, into the Emerg- “Being an RA is a 24-hour-a-day, seven- ing Leaders Program. Throughout the year, day-a-week job,” said Bonnie Trimble, ’04 the SLT organizes evening workshops on (left), an RA for Hilltopper Heights Apart- topics such as confi dence and confl ict reso- ments. “In resolving challenging situations, I lution. And the developing leaders coordinate try to remember two things: Stay levelheaded a service project, like organizing arts-and- and be ready for anything!” crafts activities for children in a hospital wait- RAs enjoy their jobs despite the chal- ing room or sponsoring a carnival to benefi t lenges. Roy Pequeño, ’05, also an RA in a low-income school. TAYLOR JONES TAYLOR Bonnie Trimble, ’04 23 RITA ROBERTS, ’04 ROBERTS, RITA Analicia Gonzales, ’05 LORI NAJVAR Rosie Rangel, ’06

“I’ve learned that the real essence of major. Alumni and faculty also serve on the and in his two years as a researcher for the leadership is not the tasks we complete,” research team. Together, team members Ethics in Business Awards by speaking to said SLT Director Analicia Gonzales, ’05 conduct more than 1,500 hours of research community groups, publishing articles and (above, right), who participated in ELP as a and analysis, as well as 500 hours of training maybe writing a book. “The academic knowl- freshman. “It’s the interactions we have with and documentation, for a committee of 14 edge coupled with such a practical applica- people through the process.” community business leaders that ultimately tion was one of the most incredible learning SLT member Rosie Rangel, ’06 (above, selects recipients for the awards, which are experiences of my life.” left), says she feels a necessity to lead by sponsored by the Austin Samaritan Center example and be a positive role model and for Counseling and Pastoral Care. ■■■ infl uence in the community. “I try to dedicate Nominees are evaluated on their com- my time to things that will benefi t others mitment to respect dignity, be fair, be honest, Imagine you’re a leader at St. Edward’s. without thinking of being a ‘leader,’” she said. strive for justice and honor the environ- You’ve conquered teaching your residents “I just think about how much I can help.” ment. New College student Kim Stewart, microwave cooking or riding the 450-foot zip ’04, evaluated the nominees for this year’s line on the ropes course or interviewing an ■■■ individual award. Along with the established executive with a successful Austin company. criteria, she says, it is also important to her Imagine what could be next. Imagine your job is to evaluate individuals, “that ethical behavior is a part of who they “I am excited by the amount of support companies and nonprofi ts and decide which are, not something they are doing at work St. Edward’s gives to leadership opportuni- people and organizations should receive for recognition only. I look for sincerity and ties in all forms,” said Jennifer Naman, Austin’s Ethics in Business Awards. You line consistency between the interviews.” program director for leadership develop- up interviews with executives, customers Jeff Berthelsen, MSOLE ’04 (right), ment and SLT advisor. “It’s exceptional, and and suppliers. You study mission statements, says the evaluation process was a real-life it directly supports our mission to educate handbooks and other organization docu- lesson in leadership. “The thought of evaluat- students holistically.” ments. Then, you make recommendations. ing and measuring ethics in organizations Gonzales agrees. “I am a better team For the past three years, this task has provided some real-world data for the leader- member and leader because of my experi- fallen to about 35 students in four of the ship theories we have studied in the MSOLE ences at St. Edward’s. I challenge myself to university’s academic programs: the MS in program, so it was a natural fi t to test all of take more risks, and I know how to challenge Organizational Leadership and Ethics, the the book learning we had been exposed to others,” she said. “The lessons I have learned MBA, the MA in Human Services, and New in class,” he said. Berthelsen plans to share about being a better student, team member College’s Organizational Communication what he has learned in the MSOLE program and person are endless.” ■

24 I try to dedicate my time to the benefi t of others without thinking of being a leader.

TAYLOR JONES

Jeff Berthelsen, MSOLE ’04 25 from the shoes of austin

TAYLOR JONES

Eric Swain, MBA ’04

26 to the streets of

WASHINGTONby Rebecca Abbott, ’04

the internship. Anywhere I work in the future, students get the practical experience they he runners lined up. They were running I’m going to have to communicate effectively need in the area that they’re studying, and a 5K, running for shoes, running for children. T with people I don’t know.” many fi nish the experience saying, ‘I never In the nearby children’s area, organized by Though she met with challenges — a considered nonprofi t work as a career, but English Writing and Rhetoric major Amanda shoe raffl e she planned didn’t attract needed now I do.’” Inniss, ’05 (pictured on page 28), kids of all vendor support — Inniss would like to work In addition to promoting the H-E-B pro- ages laughed as they jumped in a Moonwalk, in the nonprofi t sector in the future. “It was gram, Career Planning often acts as a liaison and they smiled as a brush wet with face enriching,” she said. “I was working for some- between students and national internship paint tickled their cheeks. All the while, thing other than my own personal gain, and programs. International Relations major Amy a magician in a sparkly vest entertained it felt good knowing my work was benefi ting Graf, ’04 (pictured on page 28), interned at onlookers with card tricks. other people.” the White House last fall as part of the Wash- The 5K, held last May, benefi ted Shoes She learned about the Shoes for Austin ington Center’s NAFTA Leaders Internship for Austin, a local nonprofi t that collaborates internship, part of the H-E-B Community Program, which places students in agencies with more than 50 other nonprofi ts to provide Internship Program, through the university’s that focus on NAFTA-related issues. Graf new pairs of tennis shoes as incentives for Career Planning Offi ce. The program is heard about the internship through an e-mail area schoolchildren and adult participants to now in its sixth year, and its 46 interns have from Career Planning. reach a designated goal — from getting bet- clocked nearly 7,000 hours of service. “It’s pretty intimidating walking into the ter grades to learning new job skills. Each fall and spring, H-E-B partners White House. You have to question whether Inniss worked as a public relations intern with Career Planning to select fi ve nonprofi t you’re really worthy of being there,” Graf said. with the organization last spring, assisting organizations that will host one intern each. “The people there are so welcoming, but I its two permanent staff members, Executive H-E-B sponsors the internships with fi ve never forgot what an important place I was Director Diane Bangle and Program Director $1,500 stipends to cover intern wages. The working in. It was a great experience, and I Ginger Harreld. In addition to administra- Council of Independent Colleges has fea- wouldn’t trade it for anything.” tive tasks, she created an e-newsletter for tured the program on its web site as a model Graf and one other intern worked in contributors that included event updates and for other institutions, and H-E-B has commit- Laura Bush’s Projects and Policy Offi ce, calls for volunteers. ted to funding it indefi nitely. dividing their time between an offi ce in “Picking up the phone and calling people “This is our signature internship program the East Wing and a satellite offi ce on G I didn’t know was so hard for me,” she said. for nonprofi ts, and it creates a win-win-win Street, a block away. Graf corresponded with “I would sit in the offi ce waiting until I could outcome for all participants — students, constituents and helped plan events for Mrs. build up enough courage to call. But it was nonprofi ts and St. Edward’s,” said internship Bush’s offi ce, including a performance of The one of the most important things I learned at coordinator David Uribe, MSOLE ’04. “Our Nutcracker for children whose parents were

27 I couldn’t have been in a more professionally challenging environment, and the work defi nitely helped prepare me for my future career.

serving in Iraq. The children joined President and Mrs. Bush at the White House for the show. In addition to working about 30 hours a week, Graf TAYLOR JONES TAYLOR Amanda Inniss, ’05 learned about NAFTA in a class focused on trade- related public policy, visited locations such as the French Embassy and the Organization of American States, and listened to guest speakers like National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice. “Just about every week a speaker would talk to the White House interns,” Graf said. “It was in a small room — very personal — and we could ask whatever questions we wanted. I couldn’t have been in a more professionally challenging environment, and the work defi nitely helped prepare me for my future career.” Like Graf, Eric Swain, MBA ’04 (pictured on page 26), found his niche in government. While working on his MBA, he took a yearlong internship as a student management trainee at the U.S. Department of the Treasury — a posi- tion he learned about from a representative at a university career fair. Through the internship, he saw fi rsthand how a government agency works and became familiar with the U.S. Treasury’s diverse products and services. “I learned about every facet of the organization and was able to tailor my learning experience,” Swain said. “As an intern, my training lasted one full year. I spent time in account- ing, learning its functions and reading government regulations. I also spent time with security personnel, mail clerks, computer programmers, analysts and computer operators.” Swain’s internship helped land him a permanent position as a program analyst for the department’s Finan- cial Management Services. His current duties range from developing marketing strategies and a quarterly employee newsletter to strengthening customer relationships. He also helps coordinate efforts among the Federal Reserve banks,

JASON JONES JASON federal agencies and fi nancial institutions to implement Amy Graf, ’04 guidelines about electronic payments and data transfer. “My goal is to take my career as far as I can,” Swain said. “The internship provided me opportunities to use ideas from my marketing and management courses — it was a classroom in and of itself — while my education provided me the foundation for my success.” ■

28 s Denise Leslie, ’05 (pictured Aon page 30), sat on a bench in the makeshift classroom outside Monterrey, Mexico, she had no idea she was about to become a role model for the children of the small, impover- ished village of Guadalupe. Just before Leslie introduced herself, the teacher turned to her and said, “I want you to tell them that you are an older student, that you are married and you are going back to school while you work full time. I want them to know that there is always hope and oppor- tunity — that they should never give up.” TAYLOR JONES TAYLOR Rebecca Alsup, ’05 (center), with students from San Juan Diego The children are part of La Club de Catholic High School. Niños, an after-school program run by the local Holy Cross parish. They are allowed to participate in La Club only if they attend public school, and they can go to school only if they have school supplies, which many of the community’s poor families cannot afford. Through La Club, the children are able to earn points and redeem them for the much- needed supplies, as well as other crucial items such as food staples. Volunteering with La Club showed Leslie that she could overcome barriers and form connections with the children. “I discovered that language, religion and culture don’t cre- ate boundaries; people do,” she said. “Even though I am not Catholic and don’t speak Spanish, I never felt so loved and connected & to all those around me.” Leslie and nine other students from St. Edward’s spent six days in the village as part of the Monterrey Mission Project, a Spring Break service-learning trip. The trip by Cyndi Swendner was combined with a semester-long busi- ness course exploring economic, spiritual, cultural and social issues in the region. During the immersion trip, the 10 student volunteers read to children in an after-school program, visited with teenage youth groups and elderly residents, and

29 COURTESY OF DENISE LESLIE, ’05 COURTESY Ten students from St. Edward’s traveled to the village of Guadalupe, Mexico (above), during Spring Break. spent time with the sick and homebound. The Science and math majors help students met each evening to refl ect on their Austin teachers in middle and high service experiences, both the challenges schools with classroom projects and and rewards. labs through the Teaching Scholars Once they returned to St. Edward’s, Partnership. While applying knowl- the group created a needs assessment and edge gained in their courses, the business plan, hoping to provide support to student volunteers also gain a broad the Mexican community. Originally, they had understanding of the city’s educa- planned to hold a fundraiser, but after work- tional system. TSP students enroll ing with La Club, they focused their business in a one-credit-hour internship and plan on a school supply drive. The students commit fi ve hours per week for 14 advertised on campus and collected enough weeks to the project, including semi- school supplies to send 80 boxes — two nar activity, preparation and on-site truckloads — back to the Holy Cross parish. classroom involvement. “The course provides for a deep, “TSP introduces our students to some of the challenges of OF DENISE LESLIE, ’05 COURTESY enriching experience,” said Catherine Denise Leslie, ’05, with children from La Club. MacDermott, associate dean of the School private schools and the public of Management and Business, who co-taught school system,” said Cynthia the course with former Associate Director Naples, interim dean of the School of students’ fi rst interaction with actual clients of Campus Ministry Anna Aldave. “It was Natural Sciences. “Many come away from and introduces students to both the frustra- a great opportunity for students to make a the experience astounded that teachers tions and rewards of counseling — from not connection between the theories learned in are often educating students without the being legally able to follow up with clients their classes and the outside world — they necessary materials.” once they complete a treatment program to successfully utilized their business and But the experiences are invaluable, helping clients who otherwise could not afford entrepreneurial skills to serve people in need.” says Rebecca Alsup, ’05 (pictured on page counseling through settings such as This type of hands-on, experiential 29), a Biology major who plans to become a the YWCA. learning — called service learning in teacher. “I learned that it is important to make “Students have the opportunity to dis- academia — extends beyond volunteerism. things as interesting as possible and some- cuss their frustrations and their successes Students serve their communities while how applicable to their lives,” said Alsup. “The in class,” said MAC Director Elizabeth Katz. also achieving set learning objectives. students will pay attention and learn more.” “This process of refl ection helps them adapt Incorporating both action and refl ection Alsup assisted a biology teacher at San to the real world while they’re still in an into service-learning opportunities ensures Juan Diego Catholic High School. She was academic setting.” that the needs of the community are met able to bring chemicals and lab supplies from For Valeria Conshafter, MAC ’04 and that students are transformed by St. Edward’s, allowing the students to try (right), her practicum experience as a case- their experiences. In fact, the university’s new experiments. “Sometimes a lab makes a worker with Communities In Schools — a commitment to engaging students in this way subject come alive,” said Alsup. “It was nice dropout prevention program that provides is gaining national recognition: In August, to be able to bring that aspect of biology to tutoring, mentoring, counseling and social St. Edward’s was named one of 81 “Colleges the students.” work services for students and families in with a Conscience” by The Princeton Review Like TSP, the Master of Arts in Counsel- Austin ISD — was tough but ultimately re- and Campus Compact (see story, page 7). ing program combines classroom learning warding. In fact, Conshafter took a job And opportunities for service learning at with real-world experience through a required as program manager with the organization St. Edward’s extend across many disciplines. 300-hour practicum. The practicum is many after graduation.

30 “Every day I work with kids who have unstable families or learning disabilities or who have suffered traumatic experiences,” she said. “My objective is to show them that life isn’t always that chaotic and they have someone who will listen to them and be empathetic.” One of her most rewarding experiences was being able to help a young mother of four who was exhausted and suffering from depression. Conshafter worked with the family to identify and implement simple strategies to help the mother balance her responsibilities. As a result, she became more engaged with her children and began seeking education for herself. “Counseling is 100 percent experien- tial. You really don’t know what it will be like working with clients from just reading text- books,” said Conshafter. “The practicum gave me the opportunity to apply the techniques I had studied and learned in class with actual clients. It made it so much easier for me to go out in the fi eld and know that I could do this on my own.” While Leslie’s service learning experi- ence in Mexico wasn’t as focused on job skills as Conshafter’s, she, too, returned from her trip with many life skills — among them, the ability to inspire and communicate with those around her despite barriers. “I’ve always heard people say ‘everyone can make a difference’ — this trip showed me how true that statement really is,” said Leslie. “Offering one meal, one smile, one hug or cleaning someone’s house for one day — these small things really do help people.” ■

Valeria Conshafter, MAC ’04 The practicum gave me the opportunity to apply the techniques I had TAYLOR JONES studied and learned in class with actual clients.

Photographs by Taylor Jones taken at Penn Field Complex: Austin Design Center, Ruta Maya & Solux Design

31 On the air, in the fi elds, behind the camera and behind

the scenes, George Morrow, ’04, Cheryl King Fries,

’92, Paul Borowski, ’64, and Arnulfo Hernandez, ’04,

have found success in the television and fi lm industry.

Stay tuned to the stories of these four alumni as they

attend the Cannes Film Festival, interview Vietnam

veterans, broadcast presidential conventions live and

document migrant life in the Rio Grande Valley. STAYtuned

32 fi lmmaker GEORGE morrow

eorge Morrow, ’04, started working at Alpha Omega Video Film Produc- Gtions because it was the third listing under “movies and fi lm” in the Memphis, Tenn., phone book. And it was the fi rst that agreed to take on the then 15-year-old as a volunteer apprentice. Through the job, Morrow learned to set up and shoot commercials. He also learned to operate video and sound equipment, edit raw footage, and complete animation sequences. A year later, he lobbied for a position as boom microphone operator on an independent fi lm set in West Texas — and got the job. After he earned his high school diploma through home schooling, Morrow enrolled in college in Virginia and took a position with the local ABC affi liate. “I started at the bottom and learned as much as I could,” he said. “I was running tapes for news broadcasts and edit- ing and shooting every chance I got. I learned graphic design by watching during the day and practicing on my own at night.” After two years with ABC, Morrow moved to Austin, took a job with local station News 8 and transferred to St. Edward’s. He has since completed six of his own fi lm projects — from a 12-minute movie called Rats in My Apartment to an intimate portrait

of his Western Civilization instructor, the late JONES TAYLOR Gale Barchus. He also has garnered a Best Rock Video nomination from the Austin Music My Apartment. He also tried to pitch at least editing 60 hours of footage from the shoot and Network. Last spring, he was one of only 128 12 of his own ideas each day, making use of preparing to screen another one of his fi lms, students selected internationally for the Kodak his director-level credentials and access to the Danger Bowl. Student Filmmaker Internship program at the festival’s VIP tents and private facilities. “I am interested in telling stories,” Cannes Film Festival. At least one of those ideas has come to said Morrow. “Whether it’s one picture or a As an intern, Morrow attended workshops fruition. After graduating in August with a BA sequence of pictures, I approach composi- and private screenings, including a showing of in Photocommunications, Morrow went on the tions the same way. A big part of fi lm for me Fahrenheit 9/11 with director Michael Moore, road to make a documentary of the Lost Film is asking questions and remembering people who took home Cannes’ top prize for the fi lm. Festival, created in 1999 to protest censorship close to me.” Morrow even hosted a screening of Rats in and corporate bias in the industry. Now, he’s by Stacia Hernstrom

33 producer &

creative director orphan and became the child’s godmother in a pre-surgery baptism. A reporter covered the documentary interview, and six months later, CHERYL king the now-grown Vietnamese orphan, who had been adopted by an American soldier, con- tacted Fries. She reassembled the fi lm crew and arranged a reunion. fries A fourth voice is that of Kathleen Crow Settlemire, who greeted the Huey wearing her son’s Gold Star and holding his photograph. bout 2.6 million soldiers served in She also had audiotaped letters he had sent Vietnam — and Cheryl King Fries, home before he was killed in action — but ’92 (right), has spent the last four years time had erased his voice. Fries took the tapes A to an Austin technician who was able to digi- recording 250 hours of veterans’ stories for the documentary In the Shadow of the Blade. tally restore the sound. stories from veterans of four military branches, When her husband, Patrick, a documen- “Making the documentary has been a POWs, medical personnel and families. tary maker, came up with the idea to make a life-enriching experience for us,” said Fries. “It’s “The Huey, a symbol of war, became a fi lm about Vietnam in 1999, Fries signed on as grown into so much more than a fi lm. It’s like catalyst for storytelling and healing. We heard primary researcher, producer and creative direc- a quilt, and new patches are being added every so many heroic and heartbreaking stories, many tor. After two years collecting stories, the duo day.” A former high school English teacher, that we never expected,” said Fries. “Veterans planned a 10,000-mile trip across eight states to Fries is developing a complementary 11th- and their families felt they had fi nally been conduct in-depth interviews with the veterans grade curriculum that pairs reading lists with a given their voice.” and families they had already met, as well as database of Vietnam veterans whom students Two of the fi lm’s voices belong to John others they hoped to encounter en route. They can interview. Goosman and Kim Sistrunk, whose father — a secured a Huey helicopter — one shot down In April, the 100-minute documentary Huey pilot — was killed in action when she three times in Vietnam — from the Texas Air won Best of Show at Houston’s WorldFest was 1 year old. She met Goosman, her father’s Command Museum in Fort Worth and hired Film Festival. In November, three clips from crewmate, when he contacted her in 2000 to a fi lm crew of seven. Four veterans volunteered the documentary — and the Huey — will share his memories with her. The two reunited for the production team. debut as part of the Smithsonian’s “The Price of for the documentary, along with two of her The team drew up a six-week fl ight sched- Freedom” exhibit. father’s other crewmates. Afterward, the three ule that began in Fort Rucker, Ala. — where In the Shadow of the Blade will debut veterans strapped into the Huey with Sistrunk, helicopter pilots trained before deploying to nationally on the Discovery Channel’s Wings giving her the left front seat — her father’s spot. Vietnam — and ended in Angel Fire, N.M., network on Veterans Day. For more information, Another voice is that of nurse Donna the site of the country’s fi rst Vietnam memo- visit www.intheshadowoftheblade.com. Rowe, who saved a wounded Vietnamese rial. They landed the Huey in backyards, farms, by Stacia Hernstrom & Joan Vand, ’03 church lots and city squares and recorded

PHOTOS: SARAH BEAL/BEAL PHOTOGRAPHY

34 television fi eld engineer PAUL borowski

aul Borowski, ’64, changed careers thanks to the luck of the Irish.

An Indiana native and University of Notre JOE RAYMOND P Paul Borowski (second from right) reviews telecast details with fellow engineers. Dame fan, Borowski went to a Fighting Irish football game in 1965 without a ticket — and got into the stadium by volunteering to hold a Washington, D.C., TV station’s sound- feed microphone on the sidelines. He has been working behind the scenes for national “Working unobtrusively is not easy. My crew television networks ever since, covering events always has backup equipment, but I still cross from the Olympics to American political my fi ngers that nothing breaks.” conventions for ESPN and NBC. Borowski, Recently, Borowski and his team covered who earned a BBA in Accounting from the Republican National Convention for NBC St. Edward’s, also continued to work as an in New York City. To prepare for the four-day accountant until 1984 when he started his own event, Borowski coordinated 51 engineers, four company, Sports Crews of South Bend. weeks of technical setup, and around-the-clock “I remember watching Michael Jordan shifts to install and monitor cabling. Borowski play in his last NBA Finals game, gliding down admits he likes the challenge of covering a live the court and preparing to dunk the ball. I event. “Making a live show come off without a remember the fi gure-skating controversy that hitch is a great feeling,” he said. “Whether I’m initially denied Canadians Jamie Sale and covering sports or a political event, both jobs David Pelletier the gold medal at the Salt Lake have deadlines and constraints.” City Games,” he said. “I’m lucky to have these Although Borowski’s career was partly memories because they are a part of sports born of luck, he advises others interested in the history.” Borowski has covered more than 35 television industry to seek practical experience. Notre Dame football seasons, three Olympic “I always tell young students to get involved Games and three political conventions. with a local station and learn everything. They He enjoys the challenge of preparing to are a great resource because they have top- cover an event under a time constraint. Last quality equipment.” October, for example, he agreed to fi lm the And beyond capturing athletes as they Nigerian president’s visit to Notre Dame with set records and being at the center of political less than 12 hours to prepare. His crew sent the events, Borowski fi nds pleasure in the technical live broadcast via satellite to New York, then aspects of his career. “Honestly, the best part of JOE RAYMOND to Nigeria and then back to New York — all my job is seeing the program hit the air — Paul Borowski (left) with camera operator in about three seconds. “Getting that job done David Adkins at the University of Notre Dame– especially if it’s live.” University of Washington football game. successfully was worth the effort,” he said. by E. Brook Haley

35 TAYLOR JONES documentary maker “I see my parents as happy as they can “The technical work behind some of the be,” Hernandez says in the fi lm. “Working in other fi lms was incredible,” Hernandez said. the fi elds for so many years has given them “When they were airing, I thought I had no the confi dence that they can work hard and chance, but the story behind mine says a lot.” they can accomplish something — because Hernandez also screened his fi lm at the arnulfo they have. They sent me to college. They sent Cine Sol Latino Film Festival on South Padre a couple of my brothers to college. Working in Island and has begun using the documentary the fi elds doesn’t earn you much money, but as an educational tool. In October, he shared HERNANDEZ that hasn’t stopped my parents from giving us his fi lm with Fort Worth high school students what we need.” to encourage them to attend college, and he Hernandez made the fi lm both to educate made a keynote address to Hispanic students his classmates about CAMP students and to and their families at North Lake College Se sufre pero se aprende. address stereotypes about migrant workers, in Irving. including the assumption that children of Other than promoting education through “Arnulfo Hernandez, ’04,” who grew up migrant families will be stuck in a job that re- his fi lm, Hernandez has no interest in the fi lm in the Rio Grande Valley, heard these words quires long hours of demanding physical labor. industry — he wants to work in television. He almost every day from his father, though he “I remember waking up at six in the recently began reporting for Univision Chan- never fully grasped their meaning. morning to work in the fi elds, and there were nel 62 in Austin and also hopes to cross over Hernandez began to understand “you days that I would throw myself on the ground into the English market. suffer but you learn” when he left his home in and cry,” Hernandez said. “But as hard as it “I would have never thought that a Pharr and headed to St. Edward’s as a student was growing up like that, I don’t regret any month and half after I graduated from col- in the College Assistance Migrant Program. moment of it. It has made me who I am.” lege, I would already be reporting for a local Prompted by an assignment in Assistant Hernandez entered his fi lm in the fi rst- station,” Hernandez said. “I suffered, but I Professor of Communication Teresita Garza’s ever Reel Life Video Contest, which seeks learned while working in those fi elds. I learned Native American and Chicano Film class, to inspire viewers with stories of students there were better things out there — that there Hernandez created a documentary, Harvesting who overcame obstacles to get into college. was education and I needed to attain it.” ■ a Dream, in which he revisits the fi elds and Hernandez’s parents watched as their son, one joins his parents for a day of work. of 22 winners, received the grand prize. by Rebecca Abbott, ’04

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The Alumni Association has had a very busy summer and fall. To kick off summer, we hosted the May Graduation Party, which is an opportunity to wish new graduates ALUMNI success in their careers and remind them that the EVENTS St. Edward’s community extends beyond the hilltop and beyond their degrees. Nov. 10 In July, we hosted the Third Annual Alumni Night at the Alumni Career Panel Ballpark during a Round Rock Express baseball game at for Students The Dell Diamond (see story, page 45). The night was made that much more Info: Kippi Griffith, MBA ’01, special when former Major League Baseball standout Roger Metzger, ’70, was [email protected] honored at a dinner prior to the game and then threw out the first pitch to a loud ovation from the crowd. Dec. 2 We also saw a lot of new faces at the summer volunteer workshop where alumni received the information and Fall graduation party tools they need to assist at university events and help their local chapters grow. Be sure to check www.stedwards. Meadows Coffeehouse edu/alumni for the local chapters’ fall event schedules. Info: Manny Pandya, ’99, On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to welcome Brother William Nick, CSC, ’64, Professor of [email protected] Philosophy Bill Zanardi and Chris Ragland, ’05, to the board (see story, page 40). I also would like to thank Professor of Biology Jimmy Mills for his 12 years of service to the board. Dec. 3 Festival of Lights With so many exciting events and new initiatives, the board has formed a strategic planning committee to help Main Building St. Edward’s attain recognition as one of the best small universities in the country. To get involved or learn more, Info: Kippi Griffith, MBA ’01, contact Alumni Programs at 512-448-8415 or 800-964-7833, or e-mail [email protected]. [email protected]

Eliseo Elizondo, ’87, MBA ’98 Dec. 4 Chair, Alumni Association Board of Directors Austin Alumni Chapter holiday service project Info: Joel Romo, ’94, [email protected]

50sBrother John Dobrogowski, CSC, board of Firefighters Credit Union of ALUMNI CONTACTS Feb. 5 ’54, of Sherman Oaks, Calif., is a Akron. He also is a consultant for the Austin Baseball jersey retirement library assistant at Notre Dame High Lifecare Ambulance Company. Robert Ritchey, ’00 ceremony for Roger Metzger, ’70 School and is stationed with good John Hess, ’64, of Redmond, Wash., [email protected] Coordinated by Alumni Programs friends who are also graduates of Joel Romo, ’94 retired in March from the University [email protected] and Athletics St. Edward’s. of Detroit Mercy’s School of Dentistry Info: Kippi Griffith, MBA ’01, Chicago Jose (Joe) Roberto Juarez, ’57, of after 30 years of teaching. He has Christi (Wittig) Harrison, ’00 [email protected] Laredo, authored Reclaiming Church moved to Redmond to be closer to [email protected] Wealth: The Recovery of Church his children and grandchildren. Neil Brown, ’02 Feb. 18 –20 [email protected] Property and Expropriation in the Anthony J. Blasi, ’68, of Nashville, Homecoming Archdiocese of Guadalajara, 1860– Tenn., co-authored Transition from Dallas (see story, page 42) 1911. Published by the University Marie Whitney, ’77 [email protected] Vowed to Lay Ministry in American [email protected] of New Mexico Press, the book Catholicism in July. The book uses discusses Mexico’s nationalization of Fort Worth April 2 interviews with current and former Tony Pompa, ’94 church wealth in 1859. members of three religious com- [email protected] New College 30th anniversary celebration Raymond Gunzel, ’58, of St. Louis, munities to identify the features of Houston Mo., is currently serving as a mis- religious formation that carry over Alumni Programs (see story, page 42) [email protected] sionary in the Philippines. into lay life. Info: Kippi Griffith, MBA ’01, MBA [email protected] Father Robert Becker, ’69, of Guillermo Ponce, MBA ’00 Austin, celebrated 25 years of priest- [email protected] Robert Downtain, ’60, of Bedford, is For ongoing events and more 60s hood in June. He thanks classmates teaching part time at Tarrant County Rio Grande Valley information, visit College, where he retired from full- for their support and asks that they P.R. Avila, ’96 [email protected] www.stedwards.edu/alumni time teaching in 1997. keep him in their prayers. Elias G. Rodriguez, ’69, of San Antonio Pat Caprez, ’64, of Akron, Ohio, is Marilyn O’Neill, ’74 a retired fire chief and grandfather Lewisville, was featured in En [email protected] Espanol! magazine as one of its of seven and has been married Washington, D.C. for 41 years. He volunteers at his Texas authors. In addition to a career Brendan McCauley, ’93 church, landscapes and is on the as a Spanish teacher, he holds [email protected]

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Alumni Programs ALUMNI UPDATE ASSOCIATION Office News Washington, D.C.: The D.C. chapter hosted social BOARD OF In June, Alumni Programs hosted a volunteer workshop events and community service projects and assisted DIRECTORS on campus that included a professional development with out-of-state student recruitment this summer and Eliseo Elizondo, ’87, MBA ’98, Chair workshop, a conversation with President George fall. Members also hosted a picnic for alumni and par- Dawn Lotti-Martinez, ’92, Vice Chair ents and a reception for President Martin. E. Martin, and chapter development and volunteer MEMBERS opportunities. Alumni also served on panels and Austin MBA: The Austin MBA chapter is the first Annette Chavez, ’92 answered parents’ questions during Orientation. In for graduate alumni. The chapter hosts monthly net- Dario Gutierrez Jr., ’74 November, alumni will host career networking panels working events and has formed a Women’s MBA Al Johnson, MAHS ’95 for students. Networking Group for alumnae and students. Bob Lucash, ’72 Houston: Alumni Programs is looking for local volun- Father Ray John Marek, OMI, ’83 Chapter News Brendan McCauley, ’93 Austin: The Austin chapter hosted happy hours and teers to help build a chapter leadership committee. If Fred McNair, hs ’63, ’67 networking workshops this summer and fall. Members you are interested, contact Alumni Programs at 800- Bruce Mills, ’90 also assisted with the May Graduation Party and 964-7833 or 512-448-8415. Frank Moore, hs ’63 Alumni Night at the Ballpark — both events yielded San Antonio: The San Antonio chapter hosted a net- Brother William Nick, CSC, record attendance. working happy hour in October to reconnect with each Holy Cross representative Dallas: The Dallas chapter has openings on its leader- other and meet new graduates in the area. Bob Oppermann, ’56 ship committee. If you are interested, contact Alumni Student Alumni Association: With a total of 18 mem- Tony Pompa, ’94 Programs at 800-964-7833 or 512-448-8415. bers, SAA is continuing to expand its social events, Chris Ragland, ’05, student representative implement a professional development component and Rio Grande Valley: Chapter alumni are planning a Donna Rodriguez, ’87 initiate an on-campus community service project. spring reception to welcome new parents into the Chris Ryan, ’81 university community. Simone Talma, ’91 El Paso: Members hosted the chapter’s To get involved in alumni events in Ken Tedesco, ’71 first local event this fall for both alumni your area, contact Alumni Programs Kirk Wagner, ’94 and parents. at 800-964-7833 or 512-448-8415. Ann Waterman, MBA ’99 Bill Zanardi, faculty representative Chicago: The Chicago chapter held a Find alumni chapter news and happy hour in September. Alumni met for events at www.stedwards.edu/ BOARD MEMBERS EMERITI lunch and toured Millennium Park, the city’s alumni/alumni_chapters. Don Cox, ’69 newest downtown park (right). In October, Marilyn O’Neill, ’74 President Martin visited the chapter. Maurice Quigley, hs ’50 Tom Ryan, ’63 Paul J. Tramonte, ’91 memberships in the Texas Foreign Herbert Bulger, ’75, recently relocat- Jim C. McLendon, ’79, of Frank Woodruff, ’69 Language Association and the ed from North Carolina to Pace, Fla. Georgetown, is now a funeral direc- Alumni are elected to the board for American Association of Teachers tor for the Gabriels Funeral Chapel. Jim Nelson, ’77, of Fredericksburg, rotating three-year terms and may serve of Spanish and Portuguese. Va., retired from active duty as a on the board for up to six years. If you are Marine Corps lieutenant colonel in interested in this volunteer opportunity, 80sAntonio Erasmo Maia, ’82, of contact Kippi Griffith, MBA ’01, at 2002. He is currently a federal civil 70sGregory Kozmetsky, ’70, received Belém, Brazil, teaches business [email protected]. the SafePlace Guardian Award in servant who supports the Marine at a large university and owns October. He serves on the board of Corps’ chemical and biological a small consulting firm. He and the SafePlace Foundation and is a defense program. He has three his wife, Virginia, have two sons: Lester N. Mayfield, ’84, of Las member of the university’s Board grandchildren. Leonardo, 15, and Matheus, Cruces, N.M., retired from full-time of Trustees. John F. Ryan III, ’77, of Ridgewood, 10. He can be contacted at traveling in his RV last spring and Al Shen, ’70, of Shanghai, China, N.J., returned to New Jersey as vice [email protected]. now teaches line dancing at a senior spent Spring Break with his family president of John Motely Associates, Ken Thomas, ’83, of Buda, finished center with his wife, Kay. Before at Hainan Island. a manufacturers’ representative filming Sin City in June. The film is taking up traveling, he worked as a group, in August 2003, after 22 U.S. Air Force flight engineer and as Dan Schmotzer, ’74, of Hartsville, based on Frank Miller’s comic and years in Austin and Plano. a system support analyst for IBM. S.C., was named 2003 Region is scheduled for release in 2005. Coach of the Year by the Golf Chris McComb, ’78, of Magnolia, Thomas, who plays the role of Bozo Eric D. Geisler, ’86, of Bellaire, has Coaches Association of America. He moved from California to join Hewlett- #2, says, “It was fun to play a bad worked at Ernst & Young LLP as is head golf coach at Cokin College, Packard in September 2003 and has guy for a change.” He adds, “If you area director and Gulf Coast practice an NCAA Division II school. corporate-wide supply chain respon- are not familiar with the comic, don’t leader for the Business Incentives sibility for all hard-disk drives. take the little ones to see it.” Advisory Services since May 2002.

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PROFILE 80s CONT. Thomas M. Bolin, ’88, of De Pere, Wis., was granted academic tenure ALUMNI BOARD GAMES by St. Norbert College in February. Brother William Nick, CSC, ’64, Professor R. Kelly Wagner, ’88, of Austin, of Philosophy Bill Zanardi, and Chris Match each new alumni board member with his has taught Introduction to Problem Ragland, ’05, began terms on the Alumni favorite place on campus: Solving & Computing and Association Board of Directors this fall. Quantitative Applications Software Brother William joined the board as for PCs for the School of Natural Congregation of Holy Cross representative. Sciences at St. Edward’s for He became a brother in 1960 and earned a five years. BA in Social Studies from St. Edward’s four years later. He earned his MA in Educational Geronimo Rodriguez, ’90, of Austin, Administration from Our Lady of the Lake 90s was chosen by the John Kerry–John 1. Nick University and has spent the last 39 years Edwards campaign to lead its efforts working in Holy Cross schools in Texas and in Texas. He is working with elected California. He has been president of Notre A. Holy Cross Plaza officials, democratic organizations Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, Calif., and community leaders in Texas. for 14 years. Kerry A. Stennett, ’90, of Austin, Zanardi succeeds retiring Professor of Biology was promoted to division director Jimmy Mills as faculty representative. Zanardi of support services at the Texas has taught at St. Edward’s since 1975 and has Commission on Environmental received two Teaching Excellence Awards from Quality in March. the university. He is author of two textbooks Fernando Vega-Machado, ’90, of and co-author of a third and has published Lima, Peru, would like to hear from articles and chapters on the works of Canadian classmates and friends. He may be philosopher-theologian Bernard Lonergan. His 2. Zanardi contacted at [email protected] other scholarly interests are in policy analysis or [email protected]. and the philosophy of history. B. Main Building Michael DelDonno, ’91, of Humble, Ragland joined the board as student is teaching high school English representative. President of the Student and coaching cross country and Alumni Association, Ragland is an track and field. He and his wife of Entrepreneurship major who has started five 10 years, Natalia delPozo, have a businesses, three of which he is still active in. daughter, Chloe, 3. He has been a tour guide for the Office of Undergraduate Admission and a cheerleader, Debbie Moody, ’91, of Plano, and and he served on the university planning her husband, Kyle, celebrated their committee that developed the landscape ninth wedding anniversary on a 3. Ragland master plan with Sasaki Associates (see story, Caribbean cruise this summer. They

page 2). are constructing a new home in Answers: 1–B, 2–C, 3–A 2–C, 1–B, Answers: C. Mang House Patio Craig Ranch in McKinney. Moody teaches third grade at Mitchell Calling All 1970s Grads Dominic Cappelli, ’74; Priscilla Hubenak, ’74; David Laborde, ’74; Hans Muller, ’74; Maureen (Flynn) Gavin, ’76; and Pete Hassler, ’93, are orga- nizing an informal reunion for alumni from the 1970s. The event, scheduled for Nov. 12–14 in Austin, kicks off with a celebration in Moody Hall from 7 to 11 p.m. and includes a Saturday campus tour organized by Alumni Programs. To learn more, contact Gavin at [email protected]. Are you getting together with a few fellow graduates in Austin? Tour the campus and meet your Alumni Programs staff while you’re in town. Contact Alumni Programs to learn more: 800- 964-7833 or [email protected].

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president of United Shareholder Alumni Association Goes International Services. He has two daughters: Alumni Programs held its fi rst Rylan, 5, and Kaitlyn, 2. international alumni reception at the Ritz-Carlton in Manama, Bahrain, Jacqueline Baker, ’93, of Austin, in April. Atif Abdulmalik, ’88, and received the W.P. Newell Memorial Yasser Abdulla, ’88, suggested the Fellowship from Austin Presbyterian idea to President George E. Martin Theological Seminary in February. and hosted the event, which drew more She is a member of Central Christian than 100 alumni from Bahrain, Saudi Church, where she is director Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. of Christian education and Martin, Vice President of Advancement associate minister. Michael F. Larkin and Professor of Business Mark Poulos also attended. Chris Homer, ’93, and Melissa (Morris) Homer, ’94, of Enid, Okla., Saud Algosaibi, ’88, with assistance recently relocated from Salt Lake from Abdulmalik and Abdulla, will host the next reception for alumni living in City, Utah. Chris is executive vice the Middle East in Spring 2005. president of sales and marketing at Voice Logger Inc. From left: Larkin, Abdulla and Matthew Moisan, ’93, of Carrollton, Abdulmalik with Sheik Ahmed Bin Isa Al-Khalifa, President Martin and graduated with an MBA from DeVry Sheik Ahmed Bin Mohammed Al- University’s Keller Graduate School of

ALI SALMAN Khalifa, ’84. Management in June. He was nomi- nated for the Distinguished Graduate School Award, based on grades Elementary, where their daughter, received, community activities, IN MEMORIAM Montana Faith, attends first grade. involvement and overall contributions. Alan P. Cross, ’92, of New York, Francisco A. Nieto Jr., ’93, of N.Y., has been writing for Saturday James J. Funk, ’38, of Tucumcari, N.M., on April 3. Kenedy, was re-elected Karnes Night Live’s “Weekend Update” for Charlie Konze, ’40, of Abilene, on May 29. County Democratic Party chairman the past two seasons. He also does Elmer Elton Vickers, ’45, of Independence, Mo., on June 8, 2003. in March. His business, Monclares commercial voiceovers for radio Shaved Ice, celebrated its second Jerome G. Kralis, hs ’46, of Warsaw, Ind., on July 7. and television. year of operation in April. Jerome A. Dellana, hs ’50, ’54, of Austin, on March 9. Elizabeth Galecke, ’92, of Raleigh, Mark Magnon, ’94, of McAllen, N.C., received a Triangle Business Paul Carson, hs ’52, of San Angelo, on April 20. works out of Penske Logistics’ Journal 40 Under 40 Leadership Alfred G. Mercado, ’53, of Austin, on Nov. 20, 2003. Los Indios offices in the Rio Award for 2004. A local boutique Grande Valley. Robert C. Scoggins, hs ’53, of Richardson, on Feb. 9. also named a lipstick after her, with Matthew J. Quigley, hs ’54, of Cedar Park, on Feb. 26. all sales proceeds going to a hos- Nancy Ann Bartlett, ’95, of Austin, earned her master peace officer Tony Korioth, ’55, of Austin, on May 29. pice children’s program. She is cel- ebrating nine years of business as a license in July. She earned her mas- LeRoy Spangler, ’57, of New Albany, Ohio, on July 1. photographer and may be contacted ter jailer license and a decoration Timothy J. Kelly, ’60, of Holden, Mass., on June 8. at www.elizabethgalecke.com. bar in July 2003. B. Thomas Pevoto, ’63, of Hitchcock, on May 31. Raymundo J. Gonzalez, ’92, of Robin Blackburn, ’95, of San John Randel Seals, hs ’64, of Austin, on March 27. Austin, went back to Monterrey, Marcos, is focusing on creative writing and building her reputation David Bauer, hs ’68, of Austin, in February. Mexico, after graduation. After three years with Vitro and five with Cemex, as a performance poet. She reads James Anthony Gonzalez, hs ’69, of Austin, on May 5, 2003. he worked on a World Bank–funded regularly at the Austin Poetry Slam Alexander C. McLean, ’81, of Austin, on Feb. 18. landfill project in Latin America. Last and performed at the 2004 Austin International Poetry Festival and Mary K. Morgan, ’81, of North Tonawanda, N.Y., on Jan. 25, 2003. year, he started his own company and moved to Austin with his family. LadyFest’s 2004 “Mistress of the Patricia A. Bredthauer, ’84, of Round Rock, on June 20. Mic” competition. Mary G. Taylor, ’87, of Fort Bend, on April 25, 2003. Michelle (Campbell) Hawkins, ’92, relocated to San Antonio from the Monica Guzman, ’95, of Austin, Jayne L. Clark, ’91, of Austin, on March 22, 2003. Washington, D.C., area. In April, she received an MA in Human Services Jerry H. Milstein, ’92, of San Antonio, on Jan. 29, 2003. joined USAA Worldwide Insurance in May from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. Jay Arlon Matthews, ’94, of Austin, on March 4. as a systems analyst. Rachel Hernandez, ’95, of Bellevue, Brian George Finneran, ’00, of Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 27. Graig Ponthier, ’92, of San Antonio, is president of U.S. Global Wash., recently moved to the Seattle Amy Michelle Wolf, ’01, of Houston, on April 18. Brokerage and executive vice area with her husband, Eric.

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PROFILE New College Turns 30 New College, the university’s undergraduate program for ABBIGAIL EPPERSON, ’02 working adults, will celebrate its 30th birthday in 2005. In Abbigail Epperson, ’02, three decades, New College has graduated more than builds families through 2,500 students and has been named one of the country’s the adoption process as 30 best adult education programs in the book Lifelong a case manager for Great Learning at Its Best. Wall China Adoption in Austin. As an undergraduate at St. Edward’s, Epperson studied Social Work and interned at SafePlace, a nonprofit that assists survivors of domestic ’04 ROBERTS, RITA violence and sexual assault. The internship was a vital learning experience: “I learned to work with children who are having difficulty accepting their family lives, and I learned to be empathetic toward their feelings,” she said. “I also was able to reach out to children each day I was there.” Mark your calendar for the New College birthday bash: Epperson also gained life skills in the classroom. “St. Edward’s Saturday, April 2. Families welcome! prepared me for the work that I do professionally, by teaching me to write and think on my own,” she said. “I also learned to solve problems and speak out.” She completed her senior Capstone paper on international adoption and, three months after graduation, started MARRIAGES working for the agency. As a member of the dossier consulting team, she compiles all the Kristen (Bell) Downs, ’92, to Shawn Downs on April 30, living in Plano. paperwork prospective parents need when requesting an international Yvette (Flores) Garcia, ’92, to Moses Garcia on Feb. 14, living in Austin. adoption — a home study, birth certificates, marriage license, Michelle (Campbell) Hawkins, ’92, to Bruce Hawkins, in March, living employment letters and immigration documents. in San Antonio. Epperson also works closely with Great Wall China’s sister office in Amy (Russell) Gilmore, ’95, MBA ’00, to Christian Gilmore on April China. This collaboration helps to close the communication gap 12, 2003, living in Austin. between the Chinese government and the agency regarding adoption policies. “The most rewarding part of the job,” said Epperson, “is Jill Ann (Crocker) McWilliams, ’97, to Ray McWilliams on Feb. 14, knowing that these abandoned babies now have wonderful lives full living in Austin. of opportunity.” Carol Pope, ’97, to Michael Shaheen on June 12, living in Austin. She also remembers the first time she called a family to tell them she Debbie (Honeycutt) Clifton, MAHS ’99, to William Clifton in January had a picture of their future baby. “I was so moved by the family’s 2001, living in Cypress. excitement,” she said. “I couldn’t help but cry with them.” Ashley (Wilson) Holmes, ’99, MLA ’04, to Travis Holmes in August, — E. Brook Haley living in Austin. Celia Tapia-Ruan, ’99, to David Ruan in December 2003, living in Los Angeles, Calif. Sean Michael Crowley, ’01, to Alicia Ryan Crowley, on April 14, living in Austin. Elena (Dodd) Switzer, ’01, to Joe Switzer on July 10, living in Webster Return to the Red Doors Groves, Mo. Save the date for Homecoming 2005: Feb. 18–20. Carrie (Stoessel) Hoffman, ’02, to John Hoffman on April 17, living in Manor. Catch up with classmates, reconnect with faculty and Allyson (Rose) Schaeffer, ’03, to John Erik Schaeffer, ’03, on Oct. 2, root for the Hilltoppers. Look for more information soon living in Austin. Elizabeth (Dominguez) Shoaf, ’03, to Dustin Shoaf on June 7, 2003, at www.stedwards.edu/alumni/homecoming. living in Gatesville.

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tinuing his full-time employment as a Know a high school senior who should 90s CONT. manufacturing and design engineer. Debra Schuler, ’95, of Manvel, Kenneth E. Estes, ’99, of Austin, be headed for the hilltop? relocated to the Houston area in received the Advanced Toastmasters Tell us about it! Fill out a brief student recommendation form, available June 2003 and is working for Sylvan Gold Award in January. Toastmasters from Assistant Director of Admission Paul Hopkinson at 512-448-8510 or Learning Center. is an international organization [email protected]. Once we get your recommendation, we’ll David Coronado, ’96, of Austin, that focuses on public speaking, send the student an application for admission. joined the community relations team leadership, communication and Applicants should have test scores comparable to state and national aver- as web communications coordinator personal growth. ages (the average SAT score of the university’s Fall 2004 freshman class for Round Rock ISD in February. Holly Rainbow Freed, ’99, of is 1113). Applicants should also rank within the top 50 percent of their Barbara Foreman, ’96, published Seattle, Wash., is currently attend- high school class, be enrolled in challenging high school courses and be “Emergent Strategies in Workforce ing the University of Washington’s involved in activities outside the classroom. Development for Criminal Justice School of Social Work. Practitioners: Challenges, Choices Ashley (Wilson) Holmes, ’99, MLA and Changes” in the May and June FUTURE ’04, would love to hear from class- issues of Texas Police Journal. HILLTOPPERS mates at [email protected]. Foreman is a special assistant for the Environmental Protection Debbie Honeycutt, MAHS ’99, of To Noel (Sandman) Paratore, ’87, and Patrick Paratore, ’88, of Katy, Agency’s State and Local Program Cypress, is a kindergarten teacher daughter Piper Raine on May 6. Development Office of Criminal at Horne Elementary in Cypress- To Thomas Bolin, ’88, and Megan (Wood) Bolin, ’92, of De Pere, Wis., Enforcement, Forensics and Training. Fairbanks ISD. daughter Margaret Grace on June 20, 2003. She is pursuing a master’s degree Crystal Rosenquist, ’99, of To Fernando Vega, ’90, and Marisol Gamarra of Lima, Peru, son Mauricio in Justice Administration at Navasota, was named East Texas Javier on Feb. 4. Norwich University. Softball Coach of the Year in June To Rebecca (Pineda) Thomason, ’92, MAHS ’00, and Karl A. Thomason, Yolanda Guzman, ’96, moved to after leading the Elysian Fields ’92, MBA ’97, of Austin, daughter Kathryn Ann on March 9. Las Vegas, Nev., in April to take Yellow Jackets to the Class 2A State Semifinals. She has been with To Ron Bennett, ’93, and Kim Bennett, ’01, of Austin, daughter Laura a job as an account executive for Navasota ISD for two years. Riley on June 14. Encore Productions at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. David B. Sanchez, ’99, of Dallas, To Stacie (Nemec) Massey, ’93, and Troy Massey of Austin, daughter accepted a position evaluating and Grace on April 3, 2003. Angelique M. Ward, ’96, recently moved to El Paso to assist in her negotiating sports sponsorships for To Aman D’Mello, ’94, and Mark Malaspina of Brooklyn, N.Y., daughter mother’s consulting firm, Bocknite & The Marketing Arm, a sports and Sofia Noor on Nov. 19, 2003. Associates, which was awarded a entertainment marketing firm, To Kirk A. Wagner, ’94, and Tarsy Spetsiotakis Wagner of Houston, son Texas Department of Transportation in March. Mathias Alexander on July 18. contract to help companies be more Shaunna Marie Scallon, ’99, of To Nancy Ann Bartlett, ’95, and John Bartlett of Leander, daughter Sage competitive in the marketplace. Austin, was selected Teacher of Elizabeth on Oct. 21, 2003. Stephanie Wickes, ’97, is serv- the Year at Forest Trail Elementary To Joe Kucera, ’95, and Gina Kucera of Waco, daughter Meghan Claire ing at the U.S. embassy in Berlin, School last spring. on March 17. Germany, as a foreign service officer Austin Smith, ’99, graduated from To Duncan K. Underwood, ’95, and Sarah Underwood of Houston, son specializing in export control and the Universidade da Coruña in July Austin Duncan on Feb. 7. nonproliferation. with a master’s degree in European Union Studies. In September, he To Kelli (Hoke) Litterst, ’95, and Frank Litterst of Round Rock, daughter Brian Hargrove, ’98, and Judy- began an executive master’s degree Macey Renee on March 12. Ann Hargrove, ’98, moved to the Washington, D.C., area in June. in International and European To Julie (Burleson) Grant, ’96, and David Grant, ’97, of Fort Worth, They have lived in Japan and Relations and Management at the son Aidan Michael on March 26. England. In January 2001, Brian Universiteit van Amsterdam. To Kelly (Kalifey) Scroggs, ’96, and Rodney Scroggs of Port Neches, earned an MBA in International Celia Tapia-Ruan, ’99, moved to Los daughter Zoe Marie on Oct. 23, 2003. Business from the University of Angeles, Calif., in June and will con- To Pamela Alvarado, ’97, and Charles Alvarado of Round Rock, daughter Brighton and Judy-Ann earned an tinue teaching with the Long Beach Ember Jaide on May 16, 2003. MA in International Relations from Unified School District. the University of Sussex. They have To Missy Gould, ’97, and Ken Gould of Columbus, Ohio, son Ty a son, Ethan, 2, and can be con- Harrison on July 6. tacted at [email protected]. 00sCindy (McClugage) Foreman, ’00, To Mandy (Jewell) Olivares, ’98, and Jimmy Olivares of Austin, daughter of Round Rock, received one of 20 Daryl C. Brown, ’99, of Plano, is Victoria Paige on Dec. 8, 2003. national Time Warner Cable Crystal a licensed professional engineer Apple Awards for excellence in teach- To Jessica Miranda Duffy, ’99, and Tony Duffy of Corrandulla, Ireland, in Texas. He runs an engineering ing in May. She teaches 11th-grade son Stephen Clark on Oct. 16, 2003. consulting firm part time while con- U.S. history at McNeil High School.

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PROFILE Professional Counseling at Texas 00s CONT. State University this fall. Bryan Rose, ’00, of San Antonio, left the Irving Police Department in Shamim Hunt, ’02, of Plano, is JULIE (POTH) FISHER, ’90 pursuing an MA in the History of August after three years as a patrol Ideas at UT–Dallas and an MDiv at When Julie (Poth) Fisher, ’90, wrote her senior thesis, “Are officer to attend St. Mary’s University Westminster Theological Seminary. Dolphins Able to Recognize Single Signature Whistles,” she knew she School of Law in San Antonio. Theresa Jenkins, ’02, of Austin, wanted to work with Stacy Ann Zimmerman, ’00, of became project manager for the dolphins — and she Elgin, has taught third grade at Texas chapter of the Recording didn’t have to wait Grace Covenant Christian School for Academy in May. long. Three weeks three years. before graduating Anatasha Vance, ’02, of Auckland, Olga Cisneros, ’01, of Richardson, from St. Edward’s New Zealand, is pursuing post-grad- began her PhD in Literature at UT– with a BA in Biology, uate studies in Philosophy at the

TOGRAPHY Dallas this fall. She also is teaching Fisher accepted University of Auckland. Previously, a rhetoric course. a job as a marine she volunteered in Maine’s Acadia mammal trainer Jami Gilbert, ’01, of Austin, gradu- National Park, worked as a field at SeaWorld San ated from Texas State University director for Tony Sanchez’s cam- Antonio. Later that with an MS in Physical Therapy. She paign for Texas governor, took class- year, she transferred PHO WORLD BY SEA PHOTO is currently employed by Reavis es in Hawaii, and taught English in to SeaWorld Orlando. Rehabilitation Center in Round Rock Acapulco and Mexico City. as a physical therapist. She writes, Now, 14 years later, Fisher is a senior trainer responsible for the of Austin, finished “Go, women’s basketball!” Cooper Yaun, ’02, physical and mental well-being of nine bottlenose dolphins and three his MLA at Sul Ross University false killer whales, including 10-year-old Jozu (below), whose birth Elena Herrero-Casellas, ’01, in May. is working at an advertising Fisher was present for in 1994. She has been a part of the whale’s life of Austin, agency in Alicante, Spain, as a Aileen Burdock, ’03, ever since. began working with Elizabeth graphic designer. “I work hard to establish a strong relationship with the animals by Christian Public Relations in June. Timothy P. O’Brien, ’01, of Austin, looking them in the eyes and bringing positive reinforcement to them of Midland, began a one-year term as chairman Nancy Flores, ’03, from my heart,” Fisher said. Mich., completed an eight-month of the President’s Advisory Council assignment with the San Antonio She trains the animals through positive reinforcement to perform for UT–Permian Basin and the John Express News in May and began certain behaviors, most of which are extensions of natural behaviors Ben Shepperd Public Leadership a rotation with the Midland Daily the animals would perform in the wild. She also oversees their feeding Institute in April. schedules — the animals eat restaurant-quality fish — and maintains News covering the higher education Yuki Prefume, ’01, of Los Angeles, their pools and surrounding environment. And she sees to it that her beat. Flores is one of four 2003– Calif., is attending UCLA School of marine friends are mentally stimulated through challenging 2004 Hearst Newspapers Law and was selected for UCLA daily workouts. Journalism Fellows. Law Review last spring. John Erik Schaeffer, ’03, of Austin, But Fisher views her job as more than putting on a show to delight Elena (Dodd) Switzer, ’01, relocated the park’s visitors. “I see myself as an ambassador to the species I train began working for the Scarborough- to Webster Groves, Mo., with her Phillips Library at St. Edward’s in and care for,” she said. “My goal is to help show people how special husband, Joe, in July. They met these animals are and how strong our bond can be.” October 2003. He also co-founded as volunteers in the Holy Cross an online record store, CdFuse.com, And bonding with the animals is what makes Fisher’s job most Associates program. She graduated and is chief information officer. rewarding. “The most important part of my work is the time with her master’s degree in Social and effort I strive to give each animal to create a trusting, equal Work from Saint Louis University David A. Thompson, MLA ’03, of Austin, is negotiating a recording relationship with each one.” in May. contract with a local production — Lauren Montz, ’05 Nicole Benson, ’02, of San Antonio, company. He was elected to is in her first year of dental school at the executive board of the Tejas UT–Health Science Center. Storytelling Association in January Angelita Garcia, ’02, of Kyle, is pur- and is a finalist for a performance Fisher, with a killer whale suing an MEd and teacher certifica- grant from the National named Katina (above), tion at Texas State University. Storytelling Network. began working with killer Stephanie Hall, ’02, of Frisco, is Kimberly Buck, ’04, started the whales at SeaWorld Orlando. Now, she trains bottlenose working as an operations manager Master of Liberal Arts program at dolphins and false killer at New England Financial in Dallas. St. Edward’s this fall. ■

SARAH SHISKO whales like Jozu (left). Carrie Hoffman, ’02, of Manor, began work on an MA in

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Night at the Ballpark Retired Houston Astros shortstop and 1973 Gold Glove winner Roger Metzger, ’70, helped kick off the university’s Third Annual Alumni Night at the Ballpark event in July. More than 250 alumni, faculty and staff joined Metzger to cheer on the Round Rock Express, who defeated the Midland RockHounds 4-2. St. Edward’s will retire Metzger’s jersey number (#14) at the men’s Hilltopper baseball home opener on Feb. 5, 2005. Metzger’s number is the first to be retired in university history. For details about the retirement ceremony, contact Alumni Programs at 800-964-7833, 512-448-8415 or seualumni@admin. stedwards.edu. TAYLOR JONES TAYLOR URICIO PHOTOS: VALENTINO MA VALENTINO PHOTOS:

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