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Fall 2006 Washburn Transformational Experience Part I CONTENTS 29 FEATURES 4 2006 Alumni Fellows: College of Arts and Sciences and Schools of 15 Applied Studies, Business, Law and Nursing honor outstanding graduates on the cover 10 Transforming Students: This is the first of four issues featuring the transformational experience academic Washburn implements new academic opportunity available to freshmen and opportunity across the campus transfer students this year. Students will choose from at least one of four tracts: scholarly or creative activity, community service, leadership and international education. This issue highlights scholarly 15 The Mulvane Art Museum reopens: and creative activities. New exhibits and galleries 29 Let the Games Begin! 2006 Homecoming schedule and reservations Washburn Alumni Association Alumni director Alumni magazine editor 14 Susie Hoffmann, bba ’87 Joy Thompson Contributors Dena Anson, ba ’01 Martha Imparato, Contact Us! director, university relations Mabee Library reference librarian Your news, thoughts and questions are important Jill Bronaugh, Robin Kruschinska, ba ’99 to us. Please write, telephone or send us an email. communications officer assistant director, Alumni Association Letters to the editor and news of jobs, honors, Washburn Endowment Association Amanda Millard, ba ’00 weddings, anniversaries and births are always Katy Browne, assistant director, university relations welcome. Please include your name, class year, secretary, Alumni Association address and daytime phone number. Letters to the Vickie Waters, Gene Cassell, office assistant, university relations editor may be edited for length and clarity. sports information director Jeremy Wangler, Address: 1700 SW College Ave., Topeka, Kan., 66621 Peggy Clark, assistant sports information/marketing director university photographer Telephone: (785) 670-1641 FryeAllen, Inc., Topeka, Kan. Ernie Gunzelman, b ed ’55 and m ed ’68, design and layout Email: [email protected] Class Notes Web site: www.washburn.edu/alumni To the editor: attention to Joy Thompson, Student Alumni Association Board president (785) 670-1657, [email protected] Elise Short From the President 17 Recall your days in college and reflect on the great changes that occurred in your life and in you as a person. College, by its very nature should be a transforming experience. No one crosses the commencement stage the same person he or she DEPARTMENTS was the first day of class. We know intuitively that change occurs. CALENDAR For freshmen entering Washburn University this fall, 2 Jerry Farley OF EVENTS transformation will be a goal and expectation, not simply a casual by-product of the college experience. The Transformational Experience ALUMNI NEWS is a requirement every student will complete in addition to the traditional major 6 and collection of courses. WASHBURN Students will stretch themselves beyond the classroom in one of four areas: 8 ENDOWMENT leadership, service, international study or research/creative pursuits. By organizing, mentoring, and evaluating these transformational experiences, HISTORY AND Washburn will guide students to this more intensive application of what they 14 TRADITIONS have learned in classes. We believe this type of transformation is too important CAMPUS NEWS “No one crosses to leave to chance. 15 AND SPORTS the commencement We are accountable to students, whom we encourage to use their intellectual and ALUMNI BOARD stage the same professional skills in a lifetime of learning 21 and service. We are accountable to you, person he or she CLASS NOTES our alumni, to periodically evaluate the 22 was the first quality and meaning of a Washburn day of class. ” degree. We are also accountable to those who provide public support and to our local and world community to help our students be productive members of society. As our students undergo their rigorous and positive Transformational Experience, the transformation will effect in all of us – for the better. 15 Jerry Farley Frederick Sommer, Max Ernst, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Mo. (Gift of the Hall Family Foundation) www.washburn.edu/alumni | fall 2006 | 1 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ALUMNI EVENTS DECEMBER 1 After Hours, 5 p.m. MUSIC SEPTEMBER 17-22 Alumni Association- SEPTEMBER 23 Ichabods on the road: bus trip and sponsored events in 29 Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m. tailgate party, Fort Hays State Hawaii during OCTOBER University Hoop ’n Surf 2 Orchestra Concert in Salina, 30 Alumni Association tailgate, Classic. 7:30 p.m. Washburn vs. Southwest Baptist For online 4 Music History Lecture, 7:30 p.m. University, 11:30 a.m. (Family Day) information, visit 15 String Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m. http://www.hoopnsurf.com/ OCTOBER 16 Fall Choral Concert, 7:30 p.m. fans_ncaa.php. 14 Alumni Association tailgate, 18 Marching Band Festival, Washburn vs. Northwest Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl, All alumni events are in the Missouri State University, 11:30 a.m. 6 p.m. Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center, unless 26 Wake Up With noted. Information, (785) 670-1641. NOVEMBER Washburn, speaker 5 Flute Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m. Gregory Waller, ba ’70 6 Stacey Beaver Concert, 7:30 p.m. and jd ’73, 7:30 a.m. 9 Faculty Concert, 2:30 p.m. 27 Alumni Fellows luncheon, MULVANE EXHIBITS 10 Jazz Festival, TBA 11:30 a.m. AND EVENTS 14 Jazz Combo, 7:30 p.m. 27 After Hours, 5 p.m. SEPTEMBER 16 Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m. 28 Alumni Association tailgate, Sept. 15 - Oct. 25 Washburn vs. Emporia State DECEMBER Illustrating Community Collections University, 11:30 a.m. 6 Symphonic Band Concert, with Art: Illustrated Books by the (Homecoming/Athletics Hall 7:30 p.m. School Children of Topeka of Fame) 7 Jazz Concert, 7:30 p.m. Frank Peers: Children’s 10 Vespers, 4 p.m. NOVEMBER Illustrations from the 3 After Hours, Mulvane Permanent All concerts are in White Concert Hall in 5 p.m. Collection Garvey Fine Arts Center, unless noted. 11 Alumni Association Sept. 15 - Dec. 11 Schedule subject to change. For more tailgate, Washburn vs. American Photographs: information, call (785) 670 -1511. Missouri Western Selections from the Hallmark State University, 11:30 a.m. Photographic Collection at the Minor White Windowsill Daydreaming (Senior Day) Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Mo. 21 Alumni Association reception in (Gift of Hallmark Cards Inc.) Las Vegas following Ichabod The Mulvane Art Museum is located in basketball vs. University of Garvey Fine Arts Center. For information, Nevada-Las Vegas call (785) 670-1124. 15 2 | fall 2006 | www.washburn.edu/alumni DECEMBER THEATRE 1 Last day of classes for School 10 - 12 Washburn Debate Tournament OCTOBER of Law To be a volunteer judge, call 27 - 28 “Jekyll and Hyde, The 8 Last day of classes (785) 670-2234. Musical,” 8 p.m. 15 Fall Commencement, Lee Arena, 14 Math Day. For information, call 29 “Jekyll and Hyde, The Petro Allied Health Center, 6:30 p.m. (785) 670-1491. Musical,” 2 p.m. 16 School of Nursing recognition DECEMBER ceremony, White Concert Hall, 1 Ichabod Senior Day, open to high Garvey Fine Arts Center, 10 a.m. school seniors to learn more about 25 - Jan. 1 Winter holiday break Washburn, Washburn Room A, (university closed) Memorial Union, 8:30 a.m. For information and registration, SPECIAL EVENTS call (785) 670-1030. 1 Garvey Exam given in Topeka, Barbara Waterman-Peters August through July 2007 Exhibit by 3 p.m. For information and NOVEMBER four Washburn University art registration, call (785) 670-1030. 3 - 4 “Jekyll and Hyde, The professors: “Prairie Earth,” an 2 Garvey Exam given in Hays, Kan., Musical,” 8 p.m. exploration of prairie ecology and 9 a.m. For information and 5 “Jekyll and Hyde, The land development in Kansas, the registration, call (785) 670-1030. Musical,” 2 p.m. Flint Hills and Sedgwick County, 2 Quest High School Academic Wichita (Kan.) Art Museum. For Competition Super Saturday. Book and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and information, call (316) 268-4921. To volunteer, call (785) 670-2153. music by Frank Wildhorn; a SEPTEMBER 6 Garvey Exam given in Topeka, collaboration with the Helen Hocker 22 Board of Regents meeting, location 6:30 p.m. For information and Center for the Performing Arts TBA, 4 p.m. registration, call (785) 670-1030. 28 - 30 60th Annual Mountain-Plains 7 Education Interview Day, Memorial Located at the Andrew J. and Georgia Neese Philosophy Conference. For Union, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Gray Theatre, Garvey Fine Arts Center. information, call (785) 670-1542. Information, call (785) 670-1450. Schedule subject to change. 29 Health Care Interview Day, For information, call (785) 670-1639. Washburn Room, Memorial Union, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For information, call (785) 670-1450. ACADEMICS AND STUDENT LIFE OCTOBER Volunteer 8 College Hill Wall of Fame & Autumn Home Tour, Boswell Opportunities SEPTEMBER Square, 13th and Boswell Streets, 30 Family Day Nov. 10 - 12: The forensics team 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. For needs judges for the debate tournament OCTOBER information, call (785) 234-4704. they are hosting on the Washburn campus. 19 - 20 Fall break 10 Alliance Francaise of Topeka, To volunteer, contact Kevin O'Leary, 28 Homecoming, Washburn vs. International House, 5:30 p.m. For director of forensics, at (785) 670-2234 or Emporia State University, 1 p.m. information, call Courtney Sullivan [email protected]. at (785) 670-2016. NOVEMBER Dec. 2: Quest High School Academic 6 Advance registration NOVEMBER Competition (formerly High Q) needs begins for spring 2 - 5 KTWU “Lights, Camera, Auction” volunteers to quiz high school participants semester on-air fundraising event in "Super Saturday." To sign up, contact 22 - 26 Thanksgiving 10 Veterans Day ceremony, near Amanda Millard, assistant director of student recess Vietnam Veterans Memorial, university relations, at (785) 670-2153 10:30 a.m.