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VOL. 12, NO. 2 SUMMER 2014 The Magazine for Alumni & Friends of Campbellsville University WWW.CAMPBELLSVILLE.EDU 1 Campbellsvillian SUMMER 2014 VOL. 12 I NO. 2 A MESSAGE The Campbellsvillian is published three times yearly by the Office of University FROM THE Communications for alumni and friends of Campbellsville University. PRESIDENT Dr. Michael V. Carter PRESIDENT SUMMER 2014 EDITORIAL BOARD Dr. Michael V. Carter Joan C. McKinney EDITOR NEWS AND PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR DEAR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS: [email protected] Our summer has been an exciting time on the campus of Campbellsville University. More John E. Chowning VICE PRESIDENT FOR CHURCH than 7,000 campers and visitors have been with us during the summer months, and our AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS AND EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT series of LINC orientation sessions for incoming freshmen students have been [email protected] well attended. Benji Kelly The summer is a time of service to others as our faculty, staff, students, and coaches VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT [email protected] take various mission trips. This summer, 32 people traveled to Costa Rica and about 150 of our CU family have participated in mission work this summer for our Lord. Paula Smith DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS A number of campus improvement projects have been completed including a new [email protected] 36-bed residence hall, several renovations and upgrades, and numerous landscaping and related improvements. Drew Tucker ASSISTANT EDITOR The ongoing Our Time – This Place: The New Century Campaign for Campbellsville COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT [email protected] University is moving forward with a total of $32.5 million in pledges and donations raised to date. Campus improvements are a direct result of donations to the campaign. Chris Megginson SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR During the spring, we hosted the first five “Campaign for the Commonwealth” events [email protected] in Louisville, Lexington, Somerset, Stanford-Danville, and Elizabethtown. These events Linda Waggener were well attended and have helped to create excitement and momentum for the capital MARKETING AND MEDIA RELATIONS COORDINATOR [email protected] campaign. Additional “Campaign for the Commonwealth” events are scheduled in the following locations, with dates listed: Sept. 9, Owensboro; Sept. 16, Bowling Green; Sept. 30, Frankfort; Oct. 14, Paducah; and Nov. 20, Florence. OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS We are looking forward to the start of the 2014-2015 academic year. Enrollment projections look very strong, with residence hall resident assistants having reported Campbellsville University 1 University Drive on Aug. 4 and fall student/athletes on Aug. 8. Evening classes begin on Aug. 25 with UPO 787 day classes on Aug. 26. Campbellsville, KY 42718-2190 Phone: (270) 789-5214 Fall 2014 will bring a busy schedule of Welcome Week events for new and returning Fax: (270) 789-5095 students, numerous fall athletic events, and a flurry of activities across the campus and [email protected] OR [email protected] at our regional sites. The fall is always for information with pictures an exciting and busy time for all Campbellsville University is accredited by the at Campbellsville University. Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, We appreciate the ongoing support of our Decatur, Georgia, telephone number (404) 679-4501) to award the associate, bachelor’s and master’s alumni and friends. Please come and visit us degrees. The university is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention. if you have not been on the campus recently. In compliance with federal law, including provision of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Campbellsville University does not illegally Most cordially, discriminate on the basis of color, national or ethnic origins, age, disability or military service in its administration of education policies, programs, Sandra Moore, right, of Louisville, receives her or activities; admissions policies; or employment. Master of Theology degree from Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of Campbellsville University, on Design & Production: FMB Advertising May 2 in Ransdell Chapel. Carter reminds faculty, staff and students that commencement is the Michael V. Carter, President most important day in the life of a university. (CU Photo by Joan C. McKinney) 2 Campbellsvillian: THE MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI & FRIENDS OF CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY IN THIS ISSUE 4 4 CU graduated 612 students for the 2013-14 academic year. Here are some scenes from the May undergraduate and graduate services. Clay Hill Memorial Forest remains a haven and 7 educational jewel for George Howell and thousands of schoolchildren. George Bright’s father’s grade school diploma is in 10 the archives at CU. But Bright was presented a framed 7 copy at a recent trustee meeting for him to keep. Derby Rose Gala raises about $26,815 for scholarships; 12 most ever! 13 Papa was in the house! ‘Papa’ John Schnatter visited CU in April to cut the ribbon for Papa John’s Pizza. 14 ‘Let the Good Times ROAR’ during Homecoming, 10 Oct. 10-11. DEPARTMENTS 16 NEWSSTRIPES 20 ATHLETICS 24 REMEMBER WHEN? 12 GUESS WHO? 25 TIGER TRACKS 31 SCRAPBOOK VOL. 12, NO. 2 ON THE COVER FALL 2014 CentriKid Camps brought about 4,500 campers to CU this The Magazine for Alumni & Friends of Campbellsville University summer! The campers played a variety of field games, including the popular OMC (Organized Mass Chaos) game as shown in the photo, and went to multiple worship services. 13 (CU Photo by Bethany Thomaston) 14 WWW.CAMPBELLSVILLE.EDU 3 FEATURES I NEWS I ATHLETICS I UPDATES CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY GRADUATES 416 STUDENTS IN MAY 2-3 CEREMONIES By Joan C. McKinney, editor U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-Ky.) spoke to undergraduates at commencement after receiving an honorary doctorate of public Ye Wei “Vicky” celebrates after receiving her diploma. service. (CU Photo by Rachel DeCoursey) (CU Photo by Rachel DeCoursey) Rico Dickerson gives CU President Michael V. Erica Cowan, left, and Emily Campbell meet Yvonne Matheas receives her diploma as she shares Carter a hug after receiving his diploma. outside the Administration Building before the stage with Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of (CU Photo by Joan C. McKinney) heading to the graduation ceremony. CU. (CU Photo by Rachel DeCoursey) (CU Photo by Linda Waggener) United States Rep. Ed Whitfield “very serious and deep challenges.” He (R-Ky.) urged Campbellsville University asked graduates to be peacemakers, as undergraduates to “work well and “peace comes from within the heart” and faithfully” as he addressed graduates that “it’s up to you to decide how you UMay 3 in Powell Athletic Center. can change the world.” CU graduated 152 master’s students Co-valedictorians of the May Friday, May 2, in Ransdell Chapel, and undergraduate graduating class were 264 undergraduates May 3, with 416 Karen Lynn Bland of Campbellsville, Ky.; students receiving their diplomas. In Trevor Douglas Greenwell of Bardstown, CU’s December commencement, 196 Ky.; Miwa Matsuo of Japan; and Emilee received their diplomas—for a total of Katherine O’Brien of Louisville, Ky. 612 students in this year’s graduating Salutatorian was Jacqueline Carlton class of 2013-2014. Nelson of Campbellsville, Ky. Koya Iwasaki, a marketing major from Japan, takes a selfie with CU President Michael V. Carter. Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of CU, Degrees are conferred upon completion He wore traditional Japanese clothing to the told the graduates the world is facing of all academic requirements. ceremony. (CU Photo by Rachel DeCoursey) 4 Campbellsvillian: THE MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI & FRIENDS OF CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY PAUL OSBORNE, JACQUELINE NELSON PRESENTED Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards By Kasey Ricketts, student news writer Jacqueline Nelson, second from left, was given the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award by Dr. Frank Cheatham, senior vice president for academic affairs; Dr. Michael V. Carter, president; and Dr. Joseph Owens, chair of the CU Board of Trustees. (CU Photo by Joan C. McKinney) Campbellsville University presented the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation Awards to Paul Osborne, a member of the CU Board of Trustees and former Cmayor of Campbellsville; and Jacqueline C. Nelson, CU Student Government Association president, at her recent Paul Osborne, second from left, a member of the Campbellsville University Board of Trustees and former mayor of the city of Campbellsville, was presented the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award by, from commencement. Both are from left: Dr. Frank Cheatham, senior vice president for academic affairs; Dr. Osborne; Dr. Michael V. Carter, Campbellsville. president; and Dr. Joseph Owens, chair of the CU Board of Trustees. (CU Photo by Rachel DeCoursey) This is the 12th consecutive year the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards have appealing orator, courageous citizen charged themselves with keeping alive been presented to a student and to a during perilous times, a noted the traits of Sullivan, Carter said. member of the community. philanthropist and devoted family man, The original group passed along the President Michael V. Carter explained Carter said. task to the New York Southern Society, CU was selected in 2002 to participate In the words of a friend, Sullivan which later passed on the torch of in this “very prestigious awards program “reached out both hands in constant remembering Sullivan’s ideals to the that honors the memory and legacy of the helpfulness to others.” In 1890, three Sullivan Foundation, formed in 1934. late Algernon Sydney Sullivan through the years after his death, a memorial Foundation named in his honor.” committee was formed. Former To read more, visit www. Sullivan was a lawyer, devout President Grover Cleveland was among campbellsville.edu/05222014algernon. Christian, mediator, powerful and the group’s members. The members WWW.CAMPBELLSVILLE.EDU 5 FEATURES I NEWS I ATHLETICS I UPDATES Students share God’s love in summer mission trips By Joan C. McKinney, editor Shelby Mattingly, a junior from changed my life forever,” she said.