The Next Century

The magazine of Missouri Western State University Missouri Fall 2014 Western Community members lead Missouri Western into Dale and Dan Boulware, Mary Margaret and Dr. Mark Laney the next centurpg. 16 y PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE The Missouri Western Magazine is a publication of the University Advancement Office for alumni and friends of Missouri Western “Everyone must leave something who have given of their time and State University and its predecessor institutions. Make an impact on Missouri behind when he dies, my grandfather said. talents to lead Missouri Western in our FALL 2014 A child or a book or a painting or a house coming Centennial Capital Campaign. Western. Make a planned or a wall built or a pair of shoes made. Their enthusiasm and passion for the VOLUME 12 NUMBER 3 gift today. Or a garden planted. Something your University and for their community EDITOR hand touched some way so your soul has is inspiring. I am thankful for their Diane Holtz somewhere to go when you die, and when leadership and know they will have Planned (deferred) gifts can provide significant benefits DESIGN EDITOR people look at that tree or that flower you a lasting impact on the legacy of to you and your loved ones now and in the future, while Kendy Jones ’94 planted, you’re there. Missouri Western and of this region offering financial support to Missouri Western. Making DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING Mallory Murray “It doesn’t matter what you do, he (see p.16). a bequest to the Missouri Western State University DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS said, so long as you change something from I am touched by families like the Foundation is a thoughtful and flexible way to achieve Colleen Kowich the way it was before you touched it into James and Jean Kelley family, who PHOTOGRAPHERS your charitable and financial goals without making an Randy Edmonds something that’s like you after you take have supported the University for Gilbert Imbiri your hands away.” generations by sending their children outright gift today. Your bequest may reduce your estate Athletics Media Relations taxes and provide other benefits, as well. Ray Bradbury, “Fahrenheit 451” and grandchildren to Missouri Western and by transforming the very face of our campus through their generous BOARD OF GOVERNORS Go to missouriwestern.giftplans.org or call Dirck Clark ’85, Chair gifts. (816) 271-5647 to learn about planned giving Greg Mason ’89, Vice Chair I am touched by our donors, opportunities and to see if they are right for you. Leo Blakley ’62, Lesley Graves, David Liechti, Al Purcell, whose passion for the University fuels Deborah Smith ’79, Lionel Attawia, Student Governor. our ability to continue transforming lives. People like Steven Craig, who ALUMNI BOARD David Slater ’82, President is actively building a legacy at the Angie Springs ’02, First Vice President University through every student who Mary Vaughan ’79, Second Vice President comes through the Craig School of Bill Wright recently notified Shelby Coxon ’99, Immediate Past President Business, and every new entrepreneur the Foundation that it is a Sheryl Bremer ’81, Joe Byer ’11, Carole Dunn ’91, Diane Hook ’90, Karree Hedden ’03, Claudia James ’85, James Jeffers ’73, that graduates from Missouri Western beneficiary in his estate plan Linda Kerner ’73, Brandy Meeks ’07, Kendell Misemer ’82, Arthur (see p. 13). Montgomery ’89, Phyllis Myers ’56, Molly Pierce ’77, Natalie of almost $500,000 to be used for Redmond ’00, Ralph Schank ’82, Tom Schneider ’64, Jennifer I am touched by alumni like Jerry scholarships for students in the Stanek ’99, Joseph Vigliaturo ’75. Lilia White ’12 , Tona Williams ’00 and student Reyhan Wilkinson. Partridge ’86, head football coach, and arts programs. Dear Friends, his son, Travis ’13 (see p. 20). Jerry’s “I was impressed by everyone I FOUNDATION BOARD It seemed only fitting that we legacy has been told not just through Corky Marquart ’84, Chair celebrate some of the many legacies the successful football program he met in the arts programs. There Jason Horn ’95, Vice Chair that are being left at Missouri Western has built but also in the character of is incredible potential for the arts John Wilson, Treasurer Seth Wright, Secretary State University as we prepare to enter his players and of his son, who is now at Missouri Western,” Bill said. “I Kit (Bradley) Bowlin, Drew Brown, Eric Bruder ’93, Jim Carolus, our Centennial year in 2015. For 100 playing professional football. had the money, and it was time to start seeding it to make Pat Dillon, Jason Grayson ’98, Ed Haffey ’62, Diane Hook ’90, Jennifer Kneib-Dixon ’89, Chris Looney, Lisa Norton, Mike years, Missouri Western has been The depth of the legacies left at things grow. I hope other people will get the idea, too.” Pankau ’84, Brent Porlier ’82, Al Purcell, Tom Richmond, transforming lives, leaving a legacy in Missouri Western is truly inspiring. David Roberts, J.L. Robertson, Dennis Rosonke, LaVell Rucker ’03, Dave Shinneman, Sara Summers Stein, Jon our region. This would not be possible Thanks to all of you, whose touch has Styslinger, Tom Tewell, Robert Vartabedian, Greg VerMulm without the impact and the legacies of transformed lives, whose hands have ’89, Julie Woods ’96, Zack Workman ’74, Jerry Pickman ’85, executive director. each and every one of you. built our University, whose influence As president, I am continually builds our future. It is an honor to MISSOURI WESTERN MAGAZINE touched by the students, alumni, work beside you. 4525 Downs Drive, Spratt Hall 108 St. Joseph, MO 64507 community members and families who 816-271-5651 have left their own legacies at Missouri [email protected] missouriwestern.edu/magazine Western. I am touched by community Robert A. Vartabedian Missouri Western State University is an equal members like Dan and Dale Boulware President, opportunity institution. and Mark and Mary Margaret Laney, Missouri Western State University IN THIS ISSUE CAMPUS NEWS ON THE COVER Co-chairs of the Centennial Capital Campaign include Dan and Dale Boulware and Mark and Mary Margaret Laney. Air Guard partnership expands Campus Kudos Photo by Randy Edmonds Missouri Western and the 139th MSgt. Bart Watts was the first • The research of Dr. Kristen Walton, Airlift Wing of the Missouri Air member of the 139th to enroll in the associate professor of biology, and SECTIONS FEatuRES National Guard recently forged a new initiative. He is currently taking Erica Pasch ’10 was cited in an article stronger partnership to benefit both two courses, one online and one on in Parade Magazine, “Battle in Your 3 Campus News 4 Walter Cronkite Memorial: Phase II Complete Guard members and University campus, and that will complete his Belly.” The research was conducted students. Dr. Jeanne Daffron ’75, requirements for the CCAF associate as part of the University’s PORTAL The Walter Cronkite Memorial opened on campus in November 2013, and several provost and vice president for Academic degree. Watts noted that an associate program, and Pasch presented the improvements and additions were completed this past summer. 22 Sports Affairs, said Missouri Western is degree will make him eligible for results at a national conference undertaking two major initiatives promotion. when she was a student. Parade is 14 Spring 2014 Commencement to provide additional educational He then plans to continue taking distributed through more than 25 Alumni News For the first time in several years, spring commencement was held in Spratt Memorial opportunities for members of the 139th. classes to earn a Bachelor of General 400 newspapers throughout the Stadium. See the photos from the beautiful day and learn about Missouri Western’s In the first initiative, guard members Studies degree from Missouri Western, country with a circulation of commencement history. can now complete their Community and he found out that his military around 33 million. 30 Alumnotes College of the Air Force (CCAF) experience of almost 25 years counted 16 Community Members Lead Missouri Western associate degree by taking general for some college credits, as well. • Dr. Katie Kendig, assistant professor Missouri Western into Next Century State University education courses at Missouri Western. “This is great for military guys with a of philosophy, received the 2014 Governor’s Award for Excellence in As the University plans for its Centennial Capital They can take courses on campus or lot of experience,” he said. “They may be Teaching. She received the award at a Campaign, get to know Dan and Dale Boulware and Ya online, with more than 250 general the biggest group of people earning the education online courses offered. Bachelor of General Studies.” luncheon last spring. Mark and Mary Margaret Laney, who have agreed to nsforming of Tra Lives The second initiative is the option Details about the degree 1915-2015 • Lauren Black, graphic design serve as campaign co-chairs. to continue on to a bachelor’s degree completion programs can be found at student, was part of a team who using their CCAF associate degree or missouriwestern.edu/military. participated in the NASA Space 20 Alumni Profiles other transfer credits. They can select “Education is the key to Apps Challenge at Ingenology in Read about a professional golfer, two successful football coaches, a radio show host and a a traditional bachelor’s degree or a advancement in the Air National Kansas City, Mo. retired museum director. Alumni profiles can be found on pgs. 20, 24, 27, 29 and 31. Bachelor of General Studies degree, Guard, and we’re grateful that Missouri which is specifically tailored for those Western is making these educational • The Engineering Technology 33 Big Dogs on Campus who have some college credits but have opportunities available,” said Col.

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