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Traveling Ichabods compelling juxtaposition of past and present, East and West. after a two-night stay, a short flight to Cambodia takes you to Siem Reap for three nights. Marvel at its incomparable treasure trove of architectural wonders and verdant landscapes. next, enjoy a luxurious seven-night river cruise visiting Tonle Sap Lake, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Tralach, Oudong, Chong Koh, Phnom Penh, Tan Chau, Sa Dec, Xeo Quyt and Cai Be. Disembark in Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy two additional nights before returning home. Pricing begins at $5,850 per person double occupancy. For more information, contact Susie Hoffmann at susie@washburn. edu or visit washburn.edu/alumni.

TO THE NORTHWEST CANCUN AND THE RIVIERA MAYA: FEB. 2-8, 2014 Seventeen people traveled to the Pacific Northwest on an Get away this winter, head some place warm and enjoy time Alumni Association trip from May 24 to June 1. Those making with fellow Ichabods at the Grand Palladium White Sand Resort the trip were Mary Jane Cook, Bernice Dickson, Kay Foster, and Spa in Cancun. Ross Freeman, Fern Freeman, Ralph Howard, Kay Howard, it’s just a three-hour flight from Kansas City. You’ll have a sun Marsha Johnston, John Jurcyk, Sarah Jurcyk, Marilyn Koelliker, tan before sundown! Robin Moser, Maynard Oliverius, Sarah Oliverius, Dona Walker, located on the beach amidst the sugary-white sands and Carol Whelan and Richard Whelan. crystal-clear waters of the Mexican Caribbean, this superior all-inclusive retreat appeals to spa lovers, singles, couples and families. VIETNAM, CAMBODIA AND THE RICHES OF THE Take advantage of the resort’s 13 dining options, 25 bars, MEKONG: SEPT. 2 – 17, 2014 nine swimming pools and much more. From tranquil fishing villages to bustling urban streets, a Mekong The price is only $1,665 per person double occupancy and river cruise provides a unique opportunity to experience one of includes a non-stop chartered flight from Kansas City (other the most exotic regions of the world. departure cities are available, but pricing may vary), airport/resort enjoy a seven-night cruise on Ama Waterways’ AmaLotus shuttle, junior suite accommodations, all food and beverage riverboat with a five-night land program that includes Hanoi and at the resort, and private motor coach transportation from the Siem Reap before the cruise and a two-night land program in Ho Washburn campus to the Kansas City airport and return. It Chi Minh City after the cruise. literally is an all-inclusive trip. vietnam has friendly people, stunning natural beauty and a For more information, contact [email protected] or visit WASHBURN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FALL 2013 rich cultural legacy. Your journey begins in Hanoi, which offers a washburn.edu/alumni. Media specialist/The Ichabod editor Ernie W. Webb III, ba ’98 • [email protected]

Alumni Association director Susie Hoffmann, bba ’87 • [email protected]

Contributors Dena Anson, ba ’01 director, university relations

Katy Browne, aa ’07 administrative specialist, Alumni Association

Kathy Busch director, communications and annual giving Washburn University Foundation

Peggy Clark photographer, university relations

Lauren Cunningham communications specialist, Washburn University Foundation

Carol Emert Mulvane Art Museum FEATURES DEPARTMENTS

Kim Gronniger, ba ’81 5 3 From the President senior director of outreach, donor relations and communications 17th Street Renovations: Making a grand path to Washburn University Foundation 16 Alumni News a grand entrance

Cynthia Hornberger, bsn ’78 26 Campus News special assistant to the president 7 35 Class Notes Continued Support: Couple donate $5.5 million Amanda Hughes, ba ’00 for scholarships 41 In Memory assistant director, university relations 47 Calendar of Events Julie Olson, aa ’94 11 director, donor relations MAcc Attack: School of Business implements Washburn University Foundation master of accountancy program

Michaela Saunders web editor, university relations 13 Building Momentum: Midwest Training Sarah Van Dalsem, ba ’07 Center another “win” for Tech communications strategist Washburn University Foundation 19 Katelyn Zimmerman Extra Mile: Washburn easy choice for student worker, Alumni Association scholarship siblings

21 CONTACT US The ICHABOD alumni magazine is published three times a Back In Town: Executive in Residence Calwell year by the Washburn Alumni Association for alumni, faculty, staff Your news, thoughts and questions are important and friends of the university. Third-class postage paid at Topeka. lauds Washburn experience to us. Please write, telephone or send us an email. Letters to the editor and news of jobs, honors, weddings, anniversaries and births are always Address: 1700 SW College Ave., Topeka, KS 66621 30 welcome. Please include your name, class year, Telephone: 785.670.2303 Greek Again: Alpha Kappa Alpha returns address and daytime phone number. Letters to the Email: [email protected] • Website: washburn.edu/alumni to Washburn editor may be edited for length and clarity. FROM the PRESIDENT Our mission begins, “Washburn University is dedicated to being a premier Midwest regional institution recognized as a leader in providing a superior student-centered, teaching-focused learning experience.” To accomplish this mission, we constantly seek ways to enhance experiences for students and our community that enrich their lives. We create unique experiences that reflect the learning and living needs of our students, including high school, traditional, technical, continuing education and adults returning to gain knowledge and skills for new careers and interests. Students’ learning experiences are enhanced by environments that are created by great teachers and support staff and excellent physical facilities. As identified by best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell and others, context matters. When using a product or service, one notices the ease of use, the consistency of achieving the stated benefit and the overall value to achieving one’s goals. Recently, a friend shared a story in which she noticed a dirty tray table in an airplane. She thought to herself, “It would have taken just a few seconds to wipe the table between flights.” As she looked out the window during takeoff, she suddenly thought, “I wonder how often they change the oil?” One experience shapes overall impressions. Recognizing this fact, our leadership team works closely together to provide a positive and high-value set of Washburn learning experiences. We continuously evaluate our academic programs to provide the best quality educational experiences as a premier teaching institution. Similarly, our facilities and services must reflect state-of-the-art learning spaces and efficient space utilization. Within this issue, you will read about some of our current efforts to enhance our students’ experiences. We are offering the master of accountancy to prepare the needed workforce for our financial industry. At Washburn Tech, we are moving ahead with new programs to lead in the preparation of advanced system technicians and climate control specialists. We are building momentum in our capital projects to provide comfortable, technologically advanced and efficient spaces for learning on both campuses. Each of these innovations will strengthen our future as we continue to achieve our vision and mission.

3 From the President of the economic development in Topeka,” for recognizing the importance of said city councilman Chad Manspeaker, this roadway.” ba ’02, Topeka. “Helping develop that, The first phase of construction, CLOSURES enhancing Washburn, should be a priority. from College Avenue to Washburn • During the first phase of It’s going to be great to have a nice road Avenue, began two days after construction from May through leading up to the central focal point, the commencement in May and was early August, the stretch of 17th Welcome Center.” to be finished in early August. The Street from College Avenue to Construction on the project second phase, covering the stretch Washburn Avenue was closed. includes removal and replacement of from MacVicar Avenue to College • During the second phase concrete curbs and gutters, sidewalks, Avenue, is scheduled to be completed of construction through sidewalk ramps, concrete pavement, in December. December, the stretch of 17th pavement patching, asphalt overlay Work on the Welcome Center, a Street from MacVicar Avenue and pavement markings, according to $17 million facility that will serve as to College Avenue is closed. a city document. a grand entrance to the university, In addition, 17th Street will be is scheduled to begin early in 2014 widened by 7 feet, and the boulevard and be completed by Washburn’s FROM THE will have decorative street lighting on sesquicentennial in 2015. the north and south side, a storm sewer As outlined in the 150 Forward NOTEPAD to improve drainage to the west and strategic plan, the Welcome Center “As an alum, I’m really excited additional inlets at Mulvane Street. will house a one-stop shop that will about what’s happening at The north side of the boulevard will centralize many of the transactions BUILDING A Washburn. The university has have a 5-foot sidewalk and the south an constituents currently complete at positioned itself as a leader in our 8-foot sidewalk. several offices in Morgan Hall. community driving us where we “This is a very heavy traffic area “The city’s boulevard project kick- need to go. Washburn has really in front of the university, and it’s starts our plan,” Anderson said. “This is BOULEVAR D stepped up.” Grand path to a grand entrance an important project leading up to an exciting time for Washburn with a By Ernie W. Webb III • [email protected] – Chad Manspeaker, ba '02, the construction of our Welcome number of important changes coming that city councilman Center,” said Jerry Farley, university will enhance what we think is an already The City of Topeka’s boulevard project on the stretch of 17th Street north of campus will pave the way to a grand entrance to Washburn’s Welcome Center. Construction on the project is expected to be complete by president. “We’re grateful to the city valuable experience for students.” December. Photo by Peggy Clark ashburn will have a grand road leading up to its soon-to-be grand entrance when the stretch of 17th Street between Washburn Avenue ABOUT THE BOULEVARD ABOUT THE PROJECT W The new and improved roadway will feature: The City of Topeka is working with firm Bartlett and West and MacVicar Avenue evolves into a boulevard. and Washburn on the project. The university is contributing • Three lanes with landscaped medians and new When construction is complete in December, the path to The City of Topeka will fund most of the project, setting curbs, gutters and sidewalks $400,000 to the construction and will be responsible for perpetual care of the landscaping. The city estimates that the university will be a three-lane roadway with landscaped a $2.46 million budget, including $1.25 million from the • A storm sewer to improve drainage to the west medians full of flowers and trees. half-cent sales tax approved by voters in 2009. The money and additional inlets at Mulvane Street it will spend about $2.5 million on the overhaul. • Decorative street lighting on the north and “I think this city project will outline the north part of from the tax covers the cost of improvements of Topeka’s ABOUT THE WELCOME CENTER campus and be very fitting as far as what we want for a road streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, alleys and street lighting. south sides • Read more about the Welcome Center in the leading up to our Welcome Center,” said Rick Anderson, The city also will rely on private contributions, operating • Significant reduction in the number of power poles December 2012 edition of The Ichabod. You vice president of administration and treasurer, who funds and money it borrows through obligation bonds. can access it at issuu.com/washburn_alumni_ • A 5-foot sidewalk on the north side proposed the boulevard concept. “We’ll have a signature Washburn committed $400,000 to the project and will association/docs/december_2012. • An 8-foot sidewalk on the south side place that serves as the front door to our campus, and an be responsible for the perpetual care of the landscaping. entrance that fits with it.” “The city views Washburn University as an important part 5 17th Street Renovations 17th Street Renovations 6 Heitzes Ensure Student Success

Bywith Kim Gronniger • [email protected] Scholarships ark and Lisa (Hefner) Heitz met at a fraternity rush party that would be the catalyst for a lifelong love not only for each other, but Malso for the university they both describe as “transformative.”

Just as Washburn University’s faculty provided them Washburn that enriched our lives immeasurably,” Lisa with a foundation for fulfilling their career aspirations to said. “We wanted to give to Washburn so that other people become an insurance company chief executive officer and could have the same great experience we had.” an author, respectively, the Heitzes have repaid the favor Mark, who serves on the Washburn University by donating a $5.5 million irrevocable estate gift to be Foundation Board of Trustees, agreed. allocated for academic, athletic and law school scholarships. “We grew up believing that being better educated can The gift, when combined with previous contributions help you become a stronger person,” he said. for scholarships and building initiatives, makes the couple The couple married after their junior year and their the university’s largest donors ever. daughter, Kara, arrived the day of Mark’s last first-year Lisa, ba ’ 84, a Topeka native, arrived on campus with a law school final. The timing was fortuitous because Linda Garvey Scholarship, pursued an English degree and joined Elrod, Richard S. Righter distinguished professor of law, her mother’s former sorority, Delta Gamma. Mark received was the only professor willing to let Mark take the exam at a Sweet Scholarship, played on the Washburn golf team another time. from 1970 to 1972 and joined Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Not all professors were able to accommodate special Mark, ba ’ 74, jd ’ 77, and recipient of an honorary circumstances, as Mark discovered after forgetting to doctorate of law in 2001 and a Lifetime Achievement answer a question on a later final. Award in 2013, visited other campuses but was drawn to “When the professor said he couldn’t do anything Washburn’s small classes taught by professors “who often about it, I went to Professor (James) Concannon, who called you by name if you saw them in the community.” said he couldn’t do anything about it either but counseled The couple worked during college, Lisa processing me that there was a positive side to the situation, though, insurance claims for her father, who was a business because for the rest of my life I wouldn’t forget to do manager for a medical clinic, and Mark assisting guests as a something, and he was absolutely right,” said Mark, desk clerk at Howard Johnson’s. laughing. “I have had a tendency to double and triple Even with courses, jobs, Greek commitments and check things and that level of detail could sometimes be honor society accolades, the couple found time to bothersome to my colleagues.” develop lifelong friendships cultivated through classroom Mark’s law school internship opportunity with the discussions, campus activities and excursions to popular Kansas Insurance Department culminated in his retirement college hangouts. as president of Aviva, an insurance company with more “We were exposed to so many opportunities at than $50 billion in assets when he left.

Continued Support 8 ABOUT THE HEITZES TransformationNIFTY after tornado FIFTY: FAMILY FACTS GIVING BACK By Ernie W. Webb III • [email protected] Lisa (Hefner) Heitz’s mother, Reeselynn Saffell, Mark and Lisa (Hefner) Heitz have designated onsidering the beginning of Washburn’s third 50 years and the was selected as the 1939 Kaw Queen by Bing an irrevocable estate gift to Washburn Ccurrent state of the university, one couldn’t ask for a more appropriate Crosby based on photos of three candidates. University to fund six existing scholarships: focus than rebuilding and transformation for the 2013-14 academic year. Mark Heitz’s grandfather, Oscar Waggoner, • Mark V. and Lisa Hefner Heitz Law Just months after Washburn celebrated its centennial graduated from the Washburn University School Scholarship in 1965, much of the university was leveled by the 5 8 6 2 0 1 1 infamous EF-5 tornado of 1966. Shaken, but not broken, 5

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the school emerged from the rubble and continues to A Athletic Scholarship S Y H blossom as it approaches its sesquicentennial in 2015. T B I FAVORITE MEMORIES • Howard Faulkner English Scholarship Fund S U R “Washburn has a great history, a fabulous tradition, of R E N U I V Streakers, college hangouts like • Thomas Fox Averill Kansas Studies overcoming obstacles,” said Jerry Farley, president. “There N Grandmother’s, the Dutch Goose and the Collection Support Fund were points in the past, including the tornado, that tested WATCH THE VIDEO Library, “an ingenious name,” Lisa said. • Tyson Ducker Soccer Scholarship Fund the university tremendously. Washburn has always had the The third sesquicentennial video will be played during convocation on Aug. 19. It will cover years 1965 to • Hefner-Heitz General Scholarship Fund spirit, the strength to press on and thrive.” The university’s celebration of its sesquicentennial will 1990 at Washburn. You can view that video and the continue during the fall 2013 semester, highlighted by first two covering 1865 to 1914 and 1915 to 1965 at washburn.edu/150. events on Family Day and at convocation. During Family Day on Sept. 28, Washburn will SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMITTEES Aviva’s tuition assistance program enabled several When the Heitzes’ goddaughter, Sarah Sneed, attended have a 215th birthday bash for Ichabod Washburn, Academic Events, The Arts, Athletics, Community employees to earn degrees from Washburn, and summer another university on a soccer scholarship because whose $25,000 donation in 1868 allowed then-named Events, History of Washburn, Memorabilia, Special internships provided employment for some student-athletes Washburn didn’t have a women’s soccer program, her Lincoln College to remain open. The philanthropist Events, Volunteers. whose “ability to overcome adversity” in competition gave dad, Bill, current chairman of the Washburn Board of was born in 1798. GET INVOLVED them an edge in sales and marketing positions. Regents, encouraged Mark to help fund a women’s soccer Festivities include games and a giveaway on a day Interested in volunteering for the sesquicentennial “Much of our growth and competitive advantage came scholarship at Washburn. that also features the Alumni Association Fun Run and celebration? Contact Rugena Hall, with the president’s from our Washburn-connected officers and employees,” Tyson Ducker, a wine marketer from Napa Valley and Campus Walk, tailgating, activities for families and the office, at 785.670.1556 ([email protected]). Mark said. friend of the Heitzes and Sneeds, supported fundraisers for football team’s home game against the University of Questions about the sesquicentennial celebration? During her time on campus, Lisa, author of “Haunted the soccer scholarship fund that now bears his name. Central Oklahoma, Edmond. Email [email protected] or contact Kansas: Ghost Stories and Other Eerie Tales,” came to The couple’s investment in Washburn benefits Lisa’s Another highlight of the semester will be convocation co-coordinators Amanda Hughes at 785.670.2153 ([email protected]) or Julie Olson at “greatly admire” Howard Faulkner, a professor of English hometown, too. Aug. 19, as Farley, faculty, staff, alumni and friends 785.670.1816 ([email protected]). whose high expectations and encouragement helped her “You can’t separate Washburn and Topeka,” she welcome the class of 2017 and returning students hone the skills necessary to publish her book. said, noting the cultural opportunities the campus at White Concert Hall. In addition to a picnic after ONLINE “I loved his wit and sense of humor and the fact that he provides to the public. “Even though aesthetics may convocation, the Washburn Student Government For more on the sesquicentennial, visit washburn. challenged me,” said Lisa, who has established a scholarship not be the first thing considered when students and Association will host WU Fest on the Memorial Union edu/150 and washburn.edu/alumni. You can in his name. faculty select a college, an inviting environment may lawn at 5:30 p.m. also view photos at flickr.com/washburn150. More photos and videos are posted on our Lisa also supported Tom Averill, writer in residence and help influence a decision.” The university also will release a new calendar Facebook pages at facebook.com/washburn150 professor of English, after he established the Thomas Fox Mark added, “It’s rewarding to think that years from commemorating 1966 to 1990 at Washburn, new and facebook.com/washburnalumni. You can Averill Kansas Studies Collection, “a great repository of now people will be getting degrees in things that don’t banners, a Christmas ornament and Ichabod Notables, also view videos from Founders’ Day, the 2012 Kansas literature of all genres that will continue to grow as exist today and that our investment will help make the enclosed mailing that honors distinguished figures convocation and Paint Washburn Art Auction at more books by and about Kansans are published.” Topeka and the rest of the world a better place.” at the school. youtube.com/washburnalumni. 9 Continued Support Sesquicentennial 10 In the 3+2 track, which also is available to transfer students and Washburn students who complete additional degree requirements, students complete a 124-hour undergraduate accounting degree while The School of Business hired four professors fulfilling a 30-hour additional requirement for the graduate degree. to fill openings in the department. They are: Professors Jim Martin and The 30-hour flexible program can be completed in one to five years Kanalis Ockree did much of the work in designing a and will appeal to those who already have an undergraduate degree and REZA ESPAHBODI: Dibble Professor in new master of accountancy want to complete a graduate-level degree. Accounting, received a master of business program (MAcc) in the “This is another piece in the progression of our ability to serve administration from George Washington University, Washington, D.C., and a doctorate School of Business. Martin our market,” Sollars said. “When we put the proposal together, it was in accounting from the University of Alabama, and Ockree, the director of important to be able to offer both tracks and attract additional students.” the MAcc, received bachelor Tuscaloosa. of business administration BUILDING WITHIN degrees from Washburn. Professor of Who better to build the MAcc than faculty who lived the LOUELLA MOORE: Photo by Ernie W. Webb III accounting, received a bachelor of science Washburn experience? and master of business from Arkansas Ockree and Jim Martin, the Henrietta and G.W. Snyder Jr. State University, Jonesboro, and a doctor of Professor in Business, were the driving force in implementing the business administration from the University of program, and both received bachelor of business administration Arkansas, Fayetteville. degrees at Washburn. “When I left Washburn in 1979, I wanted to be a college professor,” PAMELA SCHMIDT: Assistant professor said Martin, who received a bachelor of business administration from of accounting, received a bachelor of science Washburn in 1979 and a master of professional accountancy from from the University of Kansas, a master of Mastering a the University of Texas, Austin. “I had a great experience as a student science from the University of Southern and now as a professor. I’ve enjoyed working with Dr. Ockree on this California, Los Angeles, two master’s degrees By Ernie W. Webb III from Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill., [email protected] program, which will make an impact here and in the community. It’s a and a doctor of business administration from new program growth opportunity for the School of Business.” the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. he School of Business spent years constructing a master of For several months, Martin has been meeting with businesses accountancy (MAcc) program, but it didn’t take long for faculty to about the MAcc. T BARBARA SCOFIELD: Professor of “The program has been very well received,” he said. “Every time I use it as a recruiting and marketing tool. accounting, received a bachelor of arts from do a presentation, I come back to my office and get an email or a call State University of New York at Albany, “I had the pleasure of sitting with two of our new business ABOUT THE PROGRAM from somebody who wants to know more about it. There’s a shortage of a master of business administration from scholarship recipients (in mid-March), both who intend To be a licensed certified public accountant in most states, accountants, and this will open more opportunities for our students. Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, and a to be accounting majors, and I was able to tell them including Kansas, individuals taking the qualifying exam must “We specifically included an internship component in the program, doctorate in accounting from the University of about the new program,” said David Sollars, dean, School complete 150 credit hours. In addition to preparing students for and there is very strong demand for our interns today.” Texas, Austin. of Business. “The students were excited. It’s another professional certification examinations, the MAcc offers a path Ockree, who received a bachelor of business administration in progression in our ability to provide high-quality programs to a graduate-level degree appealing to employers. 1982, a master of accountancy from Kansas State University and a that meet the needs of our region’s business community.” “We’ve known for a long time that this was an important doctorate in accounting from the University of Kansas, did much MORE ON The Kansas Board of Regents approved the degree in program to have,” said Kanalis Ockree, the program director of the work designing the program, which “prepares students to February, and the School of Business began accepting and professor of accounting. “We wanted to make sure we enter or advance careers in public accounting, corporate accounting, THE MAcc For more information on the master of applications for its first class in April. Several students are had adequate resources and could provide the quality program management accounting, governmental accounting, corporate accountancy program, including how to enrolled in the program’s first semester, fall 2013. students and the community needed. We’re at that point now.” finance, financial analysis and law enforcement,” according to the apply, visit the School of Business website “Businesses are looking for accountants, so we believe The MAcc includes two tracks: the 3+2 track for current School of Business website. at washburn.edu/macc or contact Kanalis this program will provide an important service to the undergraduate accounting majors and the 30-hour flexible “It was a deliberative process, and that allowed us to focus and work Ockree, program director, at 785.670.2046 or local community by addressing that need,” said Randy program for qualified students who have completed a on having a very complete proposal, which we did,” Ockree said. “We’ve [email protected]. Pembrook, vice president, academic affairs. “Our niche is bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Washburn undergraduate set good standards for admittance, and we’ll build the program over the we have great faculty, and this builds on that.” accounting degree. next few years.” 11 MAcc MAcc 12 Officials from Washburn, Trane, Snap-on Tools, the National LOOKING AHEAD Coalition of Certification Centers and members of the Greater Topeka Washburn Tech’s The next phase in Washburn Tech’s Chamber of Commerce participated transformation is the transportation in the ribbon cutting for Washburn sector, including auto collision, auto Institute of Technology’s Midwest Bywinning Ernie W. Webb III • [email protected] way technology and diesel technology. Training Center. The facility provides Read future editions of The Ichabod training in current and emerging longtime basketball coach, Clark Coco often uses words like “wins” and for more information on that and other technologies in climate and energy. stories on Washburn Tech. Photo by Peggy Clark A“momentum” when talking about the recent makeover at Washburn Institute of Technology. said Jerry Farley, president, Washburn credentials,” Pembrook said. “Because ABOUT THE AST PROGRAM One could say the past few years have been Trane. “A perfect storm exists with an Center began. We’ve had an ongoing University. “These partnerships and the of our partnerships in the industry and For more information on the Advanced a slam dunk for the institution, which aging building stock, an aging workforce relationship with Trane that has been work the staff has done at Washburn Tech the community, the Midwest Training Systems Technology program at received a $19.6 million grant in 2011 and in the HVAC (heating, ventilating extremely beneficial and productive.” are allowing us to have the most current, Center uniquely positions us to educate Washburn Tech, read the April 2013 technologically up-to-date training technicians and supply the workforce. opened two state-of-the-art facilities for the and air conditioning) industry and an Though Coco arrived at Washburn edition of The Ichabod online at Advanced Systems Technology program economically justified focus on high- Tech in the summer of 2012, he was issuu.com/washburn_alumni_ facilities and equipment.” It’s another momentum builder for and Midwest Training Center during the performance, energy-efficient buildings. familiar with the concept of a Midwest association/docs/april-2013- Washburn Tech and the university.” 2012-13 academic year. “As a result, the demand for certified Training Center. As president of North magazine-pdf. You can read archived ABOUT THE PROGRAM “Washburn Tech had already workers is and will remain high as Central Kansas Technical College in editions of the magazine dating back The Midwest Training Center “provides gotten the TRAC-7 (Trade Adjustment college and university campuses, K-12 Beloit, Kan., he visited a similar facility to 2006. training in current and emerging Assistance Community College and schools, hospitals, and municipal and at Gateway Technical College in technologies in climate and energy,” Career Training consortium) grant before commercial buildings undergo high- Kenosha, Wis., early in 2012. according to Washburn Tech’s website I got here, and that was the first big win performance improvements, while new Coco also met with Trane officials TECH ONLINE (washburntech.edu). FROM THE for us,” said Coco, the dean of Tech since buildings are constructed with the high- about building a Midwest Training For more information about the The Center provides connected and 2012. “That laid the foundation for the performance standards.” Center in Beloit. Midwest Training Center and the stackable credentials to new students NOTEPAD programs offered at Washburn Tech, Advanced Systems Technology facility, “The Midwest Training Center was and current technicians for multiple “At our Chamber of Commerce visit washburntech.edu. which was another win. The momentum THE BEGINNING going to happen, whether it was in Beloit or programs and industries, including meetings, we talk a lot about kept going when we got the Midwest Washburn’s partnership with Trane, a Topeka,” Coco said. “When I took the job energy, transportation and advanced attracting new businesses and serving Training Center up and running.” company that specializes in HVAC and here, I discovered we had a classroom area manufacturing. JOIN THE ALUMNI current businesses. When you have Located in a renovated facility building management systems, and NC3 that would work with some modifications. “Within a couple of years, we’ll be ASSOCIATION an institution that can train a workforce featuring high-efficiency equipment and began in the summer of 2011, when We had a good vision about the training If you’re a current student or an turning out 32 technicians a year who go with state-of-the-art facilities, using direct digital control technologies, the Ward; Roger Tadajewski, the executive and the facility, and that evolved beyond alumnus of Washburn Institute of into the field,” said Coco, “and they’ll be the best tools and technology, that’s Midwest Training Center for Climate director of NC3; and Dan Beal, even our expectations.” Technology, consider joining the able to do anything from the beginning and Energy Control Technologies offers president of McElroy’s Inc., a mechanical In the summer of 2012, Washburn Alumni Association. You’ll receive stages of soldering and plumbing to appealing not only to businesses a series of certificates endorsed by Trane and electrical contractor; met with collaborated with the business numerous benefits, including several working in the control lab.” looking to come here, but also and Snap-on Tools through the National Washburn administrators. community, Trane, Snap-on, NC3 and discounts and free admittance to our According to Gov. Sam Brownback’s businesses already in the community. monthly social After Hours and our Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3). “The staff at Washburn Tech did the Ingersoll Rand Foundation. Ingersoll office, Washburn Tech will be training Washburn Tech and the university tailgates during football season. technicians at an opportune time. The The training center provides existing a great job of acquiring the TRAC-7 Rand is the parent company of Trane. have a great opportunity here to and new workers additional training grant, which propelled the perception of Washburn Tech also received several office projects that technical occupations impact the business community for needed as current and new businesses in the importance of technical education state and federal grants instrumental in For more information on becoming will grow by more than 7 percent – about a member, visit our website at years to come.” the community and region grow. moving forward,” said Randy Pembrook, establishing the Midwest Training Center. 17,500 job openings – by 2018. washburn.edu/alumni. “There is a great need for these Washburn University’s vice president for “The partnerships we’ve developed and “As the years have gone by, the level – Randy Pembrook, vice president for academic affairs certifications in the marketplace,” said academic affairs. “Not long after that, the continue to develop are helping us meet of sophistication for technical jobs has Keven Ward, public sector consultant for conversation about the Midwest Training a high demand for a trained workforce,” changed; the workers need enhanced 13 Building Momentum Building Momentum 14 PROJECTED SAVINGS: • Electricity savings: 5,803,336 kilowatt hours per year • Utility savings: $600,000-plus per year ALUMNI NEWS • Natural gas savings: 18,836 MMBtu per year • C02 savings: 4,588 metric tons per year The Alumni Fellows luncheon is at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, at the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center. The Alumni Association will honor seven individuals at the event: Thomas Bartlett, aa ’81, ba ’81, ma ’85, Topeka; Michael Falk, bba ’84, Overland Park, Kan.; Pamela (Schmidt) Farrell, certificate in data processing and bookkeeping ’72, Seattle, Wash.; Jeff Jacobsen, ba ’76, Topeka; Michael Lennen, jd ’74, Topeka; Sue Parks, certificate in radiation therapy ’91, Grand Junction, Colo.; and Beth Williams, bsn ’87, Topeka. Future’s so ALUMNI FELLOWS COLLEGE OF ARTS SCHOOL OF WASHBURN By Ernie W. Webb III [email protected] AND SCIENCES BUSINESS INSTITUTE OF bright ... Thomas S. Bartlett, aa ’81, Michael W. Falk, bba ’84, TECHNOLOGY ba ’81, ma ’85, Topeka Overland Park, Kan. Pamela (Schmidt) he future is about to get brighter – and greener – at Washburn as the Bartlett was among the first Falk is a certified public accountant Farrell, certificate, data processing Tuniversity undergoes a $12.3 million project to reduce energy consumption. students to receive a master and client service partner with and bookkeeping ’72, Seattle, Wash. of arts degree in psychology PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC). Farrell, a longtime Topekan and The 20-month initiative, which began in February, reduces Farley, president, Washburn. “These savings are saving our at Washburn and has enjoyed He received a bachelor of business current Seattle, Wash., resident, retired the campus’ carbon footprint and improves the school’s environment because we’re reducing the amount of energy we a distinguished career as a administration in accounting from in 2010 after working at The Boeing learning environment. use. This makes us more efficient.” psychologist in private practice Washburn in 1984 and a master of Company for 31 years, including “When the project is complete, we will have a sustainable, The project is funded with an energy performance contract and at several facilities. accounting from Kansas State University, several years as a lead operator. high-performance campus,” said Rick Anderson, vice president authorized by Kansas statute for funding public infrastructure The Topeka resident currently where he served as a graduate teaching The Topeka West High School of administration and treasurer. “We will see significant savings improvement projects. Over time, the utility savings will be has a private practice and assistant and instructor. alumna began her career at Boeing in annually in our operating costs.” used to fund the campus improvements. previously worked as director After receiving the master of 1979 as a data entry operator and was The university expects to save nearly $618,000 a year in By managing and optimizing energy use, higher education of training and education and accounting degree, Falk worked promoted to data processor B within two utility expenses once the project is complete. institutions can leverage energy and operational savings to as a staff psychologist at Family at the professional services firm years. By 1990, she was a data processor Trane, a company that specializes in heating, ventilating and support strategic educational objectives. Service and Guidance Center Deloitte before joining PwC in A and moved up to distributed systems air conditioning (HVAC) and building management systems, is “The lighting improvements alone will generate enough of Topeka. Kansas City, Mo. operator analyst 4 by 1995. directing the upgrade of several facilities on campus, including electricity savings to help finance the longer-term projects,” A longtime adjunct instructor He is the lead partner with From 2001 to 2010, Farrell was a installing HVAC and high-performance lighting systems. Farley said. “The payback is short, and it will have a significant at Washburn, Bartlett also responsibility for all PwC service computer operator D, managing tape Other renovations include low-flow water fixtures, impact in the classroom and on the environment.” worked at Topeka State Hospital, delivery to several of the firm’s silos, job recovery, mainframe and re-commissioning the fume hood system in Stoffer Science The projected energy savings is substantial. At nearly 6 had a two-year fellowship at the clients and serves as the lead tax distributed server applications, and Menninger Clinic and worked partner to a number of other clients, service ticket work load functions. Hall, window and door replacement in Morgan Hall and million kilowatt hours of electricity and 18,836 million metric in several roles at hospitals, including Fortune 500 companies. She received a plethora of building automation system installation. British thermal units of natural gas per year, the savings is the clinics and centers in Colorado, Falk’s clients work in an recognitions from Boeing, including “The savings we make will renew the university,” said Jerry equivalent of more than 520,000 gallons of gasoline. where he received his doctorate array of industries, including 2003 Virtual Office Initiative for of psychology in 1993 at the telecommunications, DCAC/MRM Support, 2002 Server University of Denver. construction, engineering, food Center Consolidation Initiative SCHEDULED FOR UPGRADES His service endeavors processing, financial services and program, 2002 Computing Disaster Art building Living Learning Center ONLINE include serving as president manufacturing. Preparedness program, 2000 CNO Bennett Computer Center Mabee Library For more details on Washburn’s of the Historic Holliday Park He has been a board member for SSG/CO Y2K Readiness project and Benton Hall Memorial Union energy efficiency project, visit Neighborhood Improvement the Kansas City Zoo, Hope House 1995 Puget Sound Print Process team. Bianchino Pavilion Morgan Hall washburn.edu/about/construction Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center Petro Allied Health Center or tranemidamerica.com/ Association and as a volunteer and Camps for Kids, and he has Farrell also earned the Garvey Fine Arts Center Stoffer Science Hall washburn-building-upgrades/. for the Col. Potter Cairn Terrier served on the accounting advisory distinction of having the highest Henderson Learning Resources Center Student Recreation and Wellness Center Rescue Network. council for Kansas State. federal security clearance. KTWU Television Studio Washburn Institute of Technology 1517 SesquicentennialGiving Back Alumni News 16 COLLEGE OF ARTS Lennen has served in his current Parks has been heavily involved in AND SCIENCES capacity since 2012 and previously the community, including 16 years as Jeff Jacobsen, ba ’76, was a shareholder and director with a Sunday school teacher. Also, she is Topeka the firm’s Wichita office from 1987 a member of the Christian Women’s Jacobsen is the staff photographer to 2007. He worked for five years as Club, Bible Study Fellowship and for University of Kansas athletics, a vice president of regulatory affairs at Women’s Service Organization. position he has held since 1997. Westar Energy before returning to In addition, she is the secretary ABOUT THE The Lincoln, Neb., native the firm. and office manager at Southeast LUNCHEON and longtime Topeka resident His positions prior to Morris, Christian Church, a volunteer for WHEN: 11:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 13 has enjoyed a long career in Laing, Evans, Brock and Kennedy the Peace Corps and Hospice and photography that has included stops include chairman of the Kansas Palliative Care of Western Colorado, WHERE: Convocation Hall, at the Arizona Republic and Topeka Corporation Commission from 1983 and has served as a troop leader for Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center Capital-Journal. to 1987, secretary of the Kansas the Girl Scouts. Cost: $15 for dues-paid members A Topeka High School alumnus, Department of Revenue from 1979 of the Alumni Association and $18 Jacobsen was a staff photographer to 1983, administrative assistant to SCHOOL OF for nonmembers. at the Capital-Journal from 1969 to congresswoman Martha Keyes from NURSING 1979 and the Republic from 1979 1976 to 1979 and law clerk for the Beth Williams, bsn ’87, RSVP: By Friday, Sept. 6 to 1983. He returned to Topeka Hon. Frank G. Theis from 1974 to 1976. Topeka in 1983 and was the director of Lennen is the president of the Williams has worked at St. Francis REGISTRATION: givetowashburn. photography and an editor at the Topeka Symphony, a position he has Health Center for more than 26 org/fellows, 785.670.1641 or Capital-Journal until 1996. held since 2010, and vice chairman years, including nearly eight years [email protected] Jacobsen has won several of the Kansas Health Foundation, in her current position as director of national awards for his work, among several service endeavors. medical surgical nursing. As director, WEBSITE: washburn.edu/alumni- including honors from the National her duties include supervising the events (Click on Alumni Fellows tab) Press Photographers Association, SCHOOL OF nursing staff in patient care areas and Inland Press Association and The APPLIED STUDIES administering fiscal operations. Associated Press. Sue Parks, certificate, The St. Louis, Mo., native and His service to the community radiation therapy ’91, Topeka resident previously worked includes volunteer work for the St. Grand Junction, Colo. as clinical coordinator from 1999 to ONLINE For more information on each of John’s Lutheran Church in Topeka, A Lamar, Colo., native and Grand 2005, special projects coordinator the 2013 Alumni Fellows, visit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Topeka Junction, Colo., resident, Parks from 1996 to 1999, charge nurse from washburn.edu/alumni-events. You and Habitat for Humanity. He retired after a 23-year career at 1991 to 1996, utilization reviewer can also view photos and videos of also volunteers as a photographer Nevada Radiation Oncology Center from 1990 to 1991 and staff nurse past Fellows luncheons, as well as for Washburn sporting events and in Las Vegas. from 1987 to 1990 at St. Francis. a list of former Fellows. speaks to classes on campus. As office administrator and Williams is a member of the technical director, Parks was boards of the practical nursing SCHOOL OF LAW responsible for treatment planning, program at Washburn Institute of Michael Lennen, supervising daily charting and Technology and Kansas State Nurses jd ’74, Topeka multiple other duties for 80 to Association and a former board Lennen is of counsel 100 radiotherapy patients on a member of the Eta Kappa chapter at with the Law Offices of Morris, Laing, daily basis. She also managed all large of Sigma Theta Tau. Evans, Brock and Kennedy, Chtd. administrative activities for five She has volunteered at Findables The Syracuse, Kan., native and radiation therapy centers. for Midland Hospice, served as Topeka resident has had a successful Before becoming technical a board member at God’s Store career in law spanning nearly 40 director, she was a chief radiation House in Jefferson County and has years, including more than 20 years therapy technologist at University been a CCD teacher at St. Aloysius with his current firm. Medical Center of Southern Nevada. Catholic Church.

17 Alumni News Giving Back 18 GOING THE EXTRA MILE By Ernie W. Webb III • [email protected] ABOUT THE FUN RUN also has gone the Alumni Association scholarship fund extra mile for the established in 1944. The 2013 Fun Run/Walk begins at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 28. university. Lucy Scott Hesse said Washburn’s Refreshments will be provided after the race at the Bradbury and Sam Hesse are commitment to students has had a Thompson Alumni Center. Those running the 5K will be eligible for the latest in a long significant impact on his children awards. First-place medals will be given to male and female winners line of relatives to and family. in various age divisions. There also will be drawings for prizes. attend Washburn. “It means a lot to me that Washburn Ernie W. Webb III is the media relations Their father, Scott wants my son and daughter to attend its specialist for the Washburn University Alumni Want to be a sponsor? Sponsorship opportunities are Hesse, Topeka, college,” he said. “Washburn has given Association and the editor of The Ichabod. available for individuals and businesses. Contact Susie Hoffmann at 785.670.1643 or [email protected]. received a juris them the chance to blossom. Washburn He received a bachelor of arts in mass media doctor degree in wants to educate the entire student to with an emphasis in writing from Washburn in 1998. Contact Webb at 785.670.2303 or Sister and brother Lucy and Sam Hesse received Alumni 1984, and their prepare him or her for life after college. [email protected]. Association scholarships for the 2013-14 academic year. Lucy mother, Anne That is what impresses me the most.” Hesse, bba ’13, is attending the School of Law, while Sam (Benfer) Hesse, A FUN RUN FOR ALL Short, tall, fast, slow, young and, um, seasoned, we’re Hesse is a freshman this year. One of Lucy’s graduation gifts attended Washburn GIFT FOR A GRADUATE from her parents was a lifetime membership to the Alumni By Ernie W. Webb III • [email protected] competing in the Fun Run and Campus Walk to support the in the early 1980s. When Lucy’s parents asked her what Association. Photo by Ernie W. Webb III Some, like Aaron Corn, finish with a fist raised to the sky. Alumni Association’s scholarship fund. Scott Hesse’s she wanted for receiving a bachelor of Others, like Washburn President Jerry Farley, coast as if they’ve “The Fun Run has become a great tradition for the Alumni Lucy Hesse and Sam Hesse had plenty parents, Burns Hesse and Liz Hesse, business administration degree in May, been running for years (he has). One averaged less than 10 Association as a means of supporting our students,” said Farley, of options to continue their education, attended the university in the 1950s, she recommended two gifts: an office minutes a mile despite wearing a tutu (I know this because she a runner for more than 40 years. “The great thing about but neither could imagine going and Anne Hesse’s parents, Cornelia chair and a lifetime membership to the passed me in the final 100 yards). running is that you don’t have to be an athlete. I find running anywhere but Washburn, a family staple (Morrison) Benfer and James Benfer, Washburn Alumni Association. A few, like myself, frantically search for the oxygen tanks to be relaxing, reinvigorating and rewarding.” for nearly a century. received degrees. The family’s ties Her reasoning for the latter? and water as we laboriously approach the finish line. For many, the Alumni Association’s annual 5K is extremely “We’ve been going to football to Washburn extend to the 1920s, “When I thought about it, I realized I But we all have one thing in common – we’re running for a rewarding. Through the years, hundreds of students have been and basketball games since we were when Lucy and Sam’s maternal could be fed for the rest of my life for free good cause. rewarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships. For little,” said Sam Hesse, a freshman great-grandmothers received degrees at tailgates and After Hours,” she said. the 2013-14 academic year, the Alumni Association awarded from Topeka who plans to major in and their paternal great-grandmother “That’s a pretty good deal.” more than $30,000 in scholarships to 71 legacy students. pre-medicine. “And Lucy talked about attended the school. As a gift to his sister, Sam put together “We’re thrilled to be able to assist so many of our students,” Washburn extensively. It made a huge “Our parents have always been the office chair their parents purchased to said Susie Hoffmann, Alumni Association director. “Our difference in the choice I made.” very encouraging and supportive, and complete Lucy’s request. Fun Run and Campus Walk is one of many examples of the Lucy Hesse, bba ’13, Topeka, also they wanted us to make a decision tremendous support we have from our alumni.” had a choice to make when she finished on our own,” said Lucy Hesse, “but The event also is rewarding for those participating. working on her bachelor’s degree – which secretly I think they both wanted us The 2011 Fun Run was my first 5K and a milestone I’d been law school to attend. to go to school here.” ABOUT OUR SCHOLARSHIPS working toward for nearly two years during a fitness overhaul. “Ultimately, Washburn was the Lucy and Sam Hesse were among Twenty-two months after weighing more than 300 pounds For more information best fit for me,” said Lucy Hesse, who 71 legacy students who received more and struggling to run 100 yards, I completed the three-mile began taking classes at the School of than $30,000 in Alumni Association about Alumni Association scholarships, including a list route in about 33 minutes without stopping or walking. Law in August. “I got a lot of emails scholarships for the 2013-14 academic of the 2013-14 recipients, A year later, at 195 pounds, I just missed my goal of 30 and some phone calls from other year. The scholarships are funded by the visit washburn.edu/alumni- minutes by a few seconds (I knew I was in trouble when schools, but Washburn has always organization’s 5K Fun Run and Campus association. Gayle Smith puts the fun in Fun Run, roaring past the somebody in a tutu roared by on the final turn). gone the extra mile.” Walk, license plate program, gifts from Alumni Association’s Ernie Webb to the finish line This year’s goal? Break 30 minutes. And finish ahead of One could say the siblings’ family individual donors and earnings from the while wearing a tutu. Photo by Shana Curtis Webb the tutus. 19 Extra Mile Extra Mile 20 EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE CALWELL LEARNED BALANCE AT WASHBURN By Lauren Cunningham • [email protected]

For Ken Calwell, Washburn truly feels like home — and it’s “Washburn fit my life very, very well,” he said. “There not just because he grew up a few blocks away from campus. were a lot of working students along with me. Washburn’s That feeling stems from finding his passion at Washburn environment allows for a great way to learn how to that has led to a career of more than 25 years in the food balance everything.” service industry, including his current position as chief executive officer of Papa Murphy’s International. ABOUT THE PROGRAM Calwell, bba ’84, returned to campus March 26-27 to be The Oscar S. Stauffer Executive in Residence program honored as the 10th Oscar S. Stauffer Executive in Residence, honors the late Oscar S. Stauffer, founder of Stauffer sharing advice and personal stories with Washburn students Communications Inc. and a Topeka newspaper publisher for and faculty, as well as Topeka business leaders. 40 years. Stauffer played a key role in Washburn University’s Calwell was selected for the Oscar S. Stauffer Executive development as an exceptional learning institution through in Residence program because of his experience leading and his support of young people and education. managing top brands, including Pillsbury, Pizza Hut, Frito-Lay, Because of the commitment of his sons, John and the Wendy’s and Domino’s Pizza. He has served as the CEO of late Stan Stauffer, the program has continued to bring top Papa Murphy’s since late 2011. The company has been named business leaders to Washburn. Ten corporate executives Zagat’s “No. 1 Rated Pizza Chain” for the past three years have visited campus since 1996. and, in 2012, achieved 25 record sales weeks and 9 percent “This program generates interactions with students two-year sales growth. to enhance classroom learning at Washburn University,” Calwell said the service side of the industry interested him. John Stauffer said. “The experience and dedication of these “Business is so much about people. You can serve people executives inspire future generations of business leaders.” through business by making something that they like,” he said. He said he wanted to convey to students during his visit to Washburn that it’s more important to follow what you love than what’s popular. “I like that I can naturally be enthusiastic about my MORE ABOUT Ken Calwell, chief executive job,” he said. officer of Papa Murphy’s Early on at Washburn, Calwell didn’t find the subject CALWELL International, was honored of business as exciting as he does today. At the time, as the 10th Oscar S. Stauffer the only experience he had with business was his lawn Read more about Ken Calwell on the Alumni Association’s website at washburn.edu/alumni- Executive in Residence. operation. It wasn’t until one of his professors asked He spoke to Washburn association. On that page, click on Noteworthy him to write a strategic plan for his lawn business that students and faculty about his Alumni at the left for another story on the Papa Calwell became interested in the subject. Calwell said he experience leading top brands Murphy’s CEO. in the food service industry. appreciated receiving that kind of real-world experience while at Washburn. 21 Alumni News Executive in Residence 22 Tiffany Mendel works as a registered nurse in SCHOLARSHIP ALLOWS the neonatal intensive care unit at Stormont- Vail HealthCare. As a NURSE TO PURSUE student in Washburn’s School of Nursing, she received a scholarship PASSION from the Washburn By Lauren Cunningham • [email protected] ABOUT THE Women’s Alliance, a Tiffany Mendel has always known high school. Mendel was drawn to group that helps provide she wanted to teach. nursing because of her interest in financial resources for nontraditional female Whether teaching exercise health care. WWA students. classes at Hummer Sports Park “I realized that nursing would The Washburn Women’s Alliance or, in her current role, educating fulfill both my passion to care for (WWA) was established 18 family members as a registered others and my love of teaching,” years ago with the mission to nurse in the neonatal intensive she said. empower nontraditional female care unit (NICU) at Stormont- While taking prerequisite classes students at Washburn University Vail HealthCare, Mendel, bsn ’12, at Washburn, Mendel received her by expanding their educational has satisfied her love of teaching certified nursing assistant certificate opportunities. through opportunities provided by a in January 2009 from Pratt Washburn education. Community College so she could The organization developed after Mendel’s path to a degree was work as a patient care technician John and the late Ruth Stauffer unique. When she started School of at Stormont-Vail. She became a endowed a scholarship for single mothers pursuing their education Nursing classes in the fall of 2010 at registered nurse in May 2012. at Washburn. Following that, a the age of 38, she was going through Sidlinger said Mendel’s caring group of women organized its a divorce. She and her son, who at nature makes her a great nurse. efforts and financial resources to the time was in eighth grade, moved “She believes in herself and help women in similar positions. in with her friend of 23 years, Laura the abilities of others,” Sidlinger Sidlinger, bsn ’93, msn ’07, a lecturer said. “That’s what makes her good “WWA works to provide in the nursing school. at being a nurse, especially in the nontraditional female students That’s why the scholarship Mendel NICU. She’s compassionate the financial support they need received from Washburn Women’s with parents.” to continue their education,” Alliance (WWA) had such an impact. With the ultimate goal to teach, said Chelsey Langland, WWA “Before my divorce, I only Mendel wants to pursue a master of president. “Our hope is to give qualified for loans, and WWA science in nursing and a doctorate not only these women but their helped tremendously in terms of the of nursing practice. She said she children a better future.” amount of loans I had to take out,” appreciates the opportunities that Mendel said. “The help I’ve received WWA has provided. More than $600,000 in scholarship money has been has been amazing.” “I can’t thank WWA enough awarded through WWA since Mendel enrolled at Washburn for their support,” she said. its inception. For the 2012-2013 in 2008 while working at Hummer “It’s one of the few scholarship academic year, $89,000 was Sports Park. She resumed her programs I know of that offers both awarded to 35 students, and for education after attending Emporia undergraduate and graduate degree this academic year, $97,000 was State University for a year following help.” awarded to 32 students.

23 WWA Alumni News 24 A HERO’S HOMECOMING By Ernie W. Webb III • [email protected] t only makes sense the School of Applied Studies would have a super Icelebration during the super week that is Homecoming. The school will be commemorating its 30th anniversary Homecoming Week begins Oct. 21 with the ball and on the Friday of Homecoming, which will feature the candidate announcement and concludes on Oct. 26 when theme “Super Bods: A Hero’s Homecoming 2013.” To Washburn’s football team plays Lindenwood University, celebrate the event, the School of Applied Studies will St. Charles, Mo., at 1 p.m. in Yager Stadium. hold open houses from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 in all of The week will include many of the traditional events, its departments: allied health, human services, social work including WU Chef, Scorch on the Porch, Yell Like Hell and criminal justice and legal studies. and the parade. The open houses will be held in Benton Hall and in The Alumni Association will hold After Hours on Oct. 25, the occupational therapy assistant and physical therapist but the Alumni Fellows luncheon has been moved to Sept. 13. assistant labs in Petro Allied Health Center. For more For a finalized schedule and more information about information, contact Mitch Higgs at 785.670.2114. Homecoming, visit washburn.edu/homecoming.

CLASS OF 1993 The Class of 1993 will host its 20-year reunion during Homecoming weekend. For more information, email Heather Hay Huscher at [email protected]. Join the class Facebook group by visiting Facebook.com and searching for "Washburn University Class of 1993."

Information Technology Services TOP HAT CONTEST was one of the Top Hat winners during Decorated superhero top hats top hat. the 2012 contest. will be displayed and available Join in the fun by attending Money raised during for silent bid or outright wuBay After Hours or stopping by the the contest benefits purchase from 10 a.m. to hat display during the week at United Way. Photo by Ernie W. Webb III 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, Memorial Union. You may just through Friday, Oct. 25, at the get yourself a one-of-a-kind top Memorial Union. hat, and all proceeds go to benefit silent auction of the top hats United Way of Greater Topeka. will continue at the Oct. 25 After You can vote for your Hours. Show your Washburn favorite this year by coin voting spirit by bidding on your favorite while they are on display. 25 Campus News Homecoming 26 ABOUT THE DIRECTOR David Pierce has been a professor at the School of Law since the 1980s and has directed the oil and gas law program since 1989. He grew up in southeast Kansas (Pittsburg, Kan.), receiving a bachelor of arts degree from Pittsburg State in 1974, a juris doctor degree from Washburn in 1977 and a master of laws degree in Energy Law from University of Utah College of Law in 1982. Pierce was a solo practitioner in Neodesha, Kan., and served as city attorney in Cherryvale, Kan., and as an in-house oil and gas lawyer for Shell Oil in Houston, Texas, and of counsel with law firms in Tulsa, Okla., and Kansas City, Mo. The

David Pierce, professor, School of longtime professor said his most popular course is Mineral Title Examination because Law, is the director of the Oil and he teaches it with the assistance of 20 practicing oil and gas lawyers. Gas Law Center at Washburn. The Oil and Gas Center is the CENTER COURT By Ernie W. Webb III fifth Center for Excellence, joining Washburn School of Law has five Centers for Excellence, all implemented since 2002: A NATURAL FIT [email protected] the Business and Transactional BUSINESS AND TRANSACTIONAL LAW: Provides students with opportunities Law Center, Children and atural resources proved to be a natural fit for the Centers for to expand knowledge on business law subjects while developing essential skills of NExcellence at Washburn’s School of Law. Twenty-four years after the Family Law Center, Center for transactional law. Excellence in Advocacy and implementation of an oil and gas law program, the school has launched an CHILDREN AND FAMILY LAW: Prepares lawyers who can address problems that Oil and Gas Law Center, the fifth Center for Excellence. Center for Law and Government. arise in children and family law. “We’ve had a program of classes hours of coursework, participate in 100 said. “That will attract people who are EXCELLENCE IN ADVOCACY: Prepares students and lawyers to be effective and extracurricular study for several hours of extracurricular programming interested in the area. Bringing all those ON OIL AND GAS LAW advocates by training them in the persuasive and skilled use of advocacy techniques. years, and we were looking at a way (events such as seminars sponsored by people together means we’re going to “Oil and gas law is a unique LAW AND GOVERNMENT: Offers students opportunities to learn about to have an umbrella organization that the law school and other professional come up with a lot of new ideas on how mixture of property law, contract lawmaking, judicial decision-making, administrative law and the regulatory process. put everything we’d been doing into organizations), complete a practical to learn more about oil and gas law. place,” said David Pierce, professor and professional experience and finish an “It also means our students will be law, and environmental and OIL AND GAS LAW CENTER: Prepares students for the contemporary practice of director of the Oil and Gas Law Center. upper-level writing requirement. learning from former students who are other regulatory law. It’s the law oil and gas law. “We realized the Center would be an “One of the strengths of the law now working for law firms, government of an industry. If you represent important institutional commitment to school over the time I’ve been here has agencies and the oil and gas industry. clients engaged in that industry, FOR MORE INFORMATION preparing our students for careers in oil been oil and gas law,” said Thomas They are coming back to help teach our you really have to deal with a • For more information on the Oil and Gas Law Center, visit washburnlaw.edu/ and gas law while providing a source of J. Romig, dean. “It’s something that current students – that’s a great cycle.” broad arena of legal problems. students/centers/index.html, call 785.670.1676 or email [email protected]. useful information for lawyers dealing attracts students to Washburn to study.” While several schools have centers … Students enjoy it because it with oil and gas law issues.” Another attraction for students is that focus on the environmental side of • For more information about the Centers for Excellence, read the August 2011 is the law of development and The School of Law offers certificates the interest firms, lawyers and potential natural resources law, no other school edition of The Ichabod at issuu.com/washburn_alumni_association/docs/ in oil and gas law, natural resources employers take in the center. Pierce said has a center devoted entirely to oil and all the conflicts that come with august2011ichabod. it. It doesn’t really matter what law, business and transactional law, one of the program’s strengths is its gas law. • For more information about a proposed new School of Law, read the family law, advocacy, estate planning, ability to connect students with members “We have a commitment to the side you’re on. Everybody has to December 2012 edition of The Ichabod at issuu.com/washburn_alumni_ international and comparative law and of the oil and gas law community. study of oil and gas law that will turn know what’s going on to properly association/docs/december_2012. law and government. “The faculty and the university have out lawyers prepared to practice in that represent the client.” – David • For more information on how you can be part of moving Washburn Law Students pursuing an oil and gas law demonstrated that this is an important area,” Pierce said. “In that respect, the oil Pierce, professor and director of forward, contact Washburn University Foundation at 785.670.4483 or go to certificate will be required to take 16 area and one of our special strengths,” he and gas center is unique.” Oil and Gas Law Center washburnlaw.edu/students/centers 27 Campus News Campus News 28 PAST, FUTURE MERGE TO BRING SORORITY BACK 2013 GREEK AWARDS By Ernie W. Webb III • [email protected] ombining the past and future proved to be the perfect formula in Highest GPA (spring 2012) – Sorority: Zeta Tau Alpha; fraternity: bringing Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. back to Washburn for Kappa Sigma C Highest GPA (fall 2012) – Sorority: Zeta Tau Alpha; fraternity: Alpha Delta the first time since 2008. Most improved GPA (spring and fall 2012) – Phi Delta Theta As members of the Alpha Iota Omega there definitely was interest in a sorority for Panhellenic Spirit Award – Kathryn Clark, Springfield, Mo., Alpha Phi graduate chapter of the sorority in African-Americans. After that, we worked Carol Vogel Alumni of the Year Award – Julie Friedstrom, Topeka, Kappa Alpha Theta Topeka, Glenda DuBoise, ba ’77, and with the Alpha Iota Omega chapter to get Aletha Cushinberry, attendee and the sorority going again on campus.” New Members of the Year – Kolin Klozenbucher, La Crosse, Kan., Kappa Sigma; Sarah Rush, Topeka, Delta Gamma former associate professor in the School Pope, a case manager at the Salvation Greek Man of the Year – Tyler Concannon, Hugoton, Kan., Kappa Sigma of Nursing, worked to re-establish the Army and a graduate student in the Greek Woman of the Year – Bonnie McKee, Abilene, Kan., Zeta Tau Alpha Alpha Kappa Alpha Upsilon chapter social work department at Washburn, Outstanding Scholarship Development Award – Kappa Sigma chartered in 1923 on campus. continues to promote Alpha Kappa Outstanding Philanthropy and Community Service Award – Sorority: Delta Gamma; fraternity: Sigma Phi Epsilon “Dr. Cushinberry and I always Alpha at the university. Outstanding Leadership and Wellness Award – Sigma Phi Epsilon wanted to bring the Upsilon chapter “There are four of us now, and we are Outstanding Membership Development and Recruitment Award – Kappa Sigma back,” said DuBoise, Topeka, a member working on making our chapter grow,” Best Presentation Award – Kappa Sigma of Alpha Kappa Alpha’s graduate chapter she said. “The sorority is one of the best and the graduate advisor to the sorority. things for minority women to get involved COMING HOME Rising Star Award – Alpha Delta (81 percent), Alpha Phi (76.7 percent), Kappa Alpha Theta (75.7 percent) “Gary Handy (assistant director, student in at Washburn. It’s a very positive Chapter Standards of Excellence Award – Sigma Phi Epsilon (85.3 percent), Delta Gamma (85 percent) The Alpha Kappa Alpha affairs) was very helpful as we worked on experience and is making an impact.” Upsilon chapter has returned Note: The Standards of Excellence Award is given to chapters that achieve balanced high scores in all four areas of the standards this together. Though the sorority has been back on program, which is a 100-point scale. Chapters receiving a score of 75 percent to 84.99 percent received Rising Star Awards, while those “This is an important sorority for campus less than a year, members already to Washburn after a five-year receiving 85 percent and above received the Standards of Excellence Award. Washburn. It brings women together have participated in multiple events and absence. One of the key and teaches them leadership and helps to volunteered extensively in the community. chapter supporters is Audrey GREEK WEEK RESULTS get them involved in the community.” “Community involvement is critical. Pope (pictured above, left, Lip Sync – Sororities: 1, Zeta Tau Alpha; 2, Delta Gamma; 3, Kappa Alpha Theta. Fraternities: 1, Kappa Sigma; 2, The future came in the form of We want to bring in more women and along with Porchia Brown, Delta Chi; 3, Sigma Phi Epsilon a Washburn student who has ties to continue to grow,” DuBoise said. “We Alpha Kappa Alpha’s past. Audrey plan to hold rush (recruitment) again in center, and Chante Mitchell, Greek Olympics – Sororities: 1, Zeta Tau Alpha; 2, Delta Gamma; 3, Alpha Phi. Fraternities: 1, Kappa Sigma and Sigma Phi Epsilon; 2, Alpha Sigma Phi; 3, Alpha Delta Pope, who served as the sorority’s the fall and will keep working with the right). Other key Alpha Iota president during the last academic year, sorority to serve the community.” Attendance Winner – Kappa Sigma Omega chapter members proved to be the perfect advocate for the For more information about Alpha Overall Greek Week Winner – Kappa Sigma organization on campus. Kappa Alpha, visit the sorority’s include Glenda DuBoise, ba ’77, “My grandmother was a member of Facebook page at facebook.com/upsilon. Aletha Cushinberry and Gary SPRING 2013 GPAS Alpha Kappa Alpha, and being in the akas or contact the Student Activities Handy, assistant director, Sororities: Zeta Tau Alpha 3.40, Delta Gamma 3.35, Alpha Phi 3.25, Kappa Alpha Theta 3.01, Alpha Kappa Alpha 2.78. sorority was something I always wanted to and Greek Life office at 785.670.1723 or student affairs, at Washburn. Fraternities: Sigma Phi Epsilon 3.22, Kappa Sigma 3.18, Alpha Delta 2.95, Phi Delta Theta 2.90, Delta Chi 2.56, do,” said Pope, bhs ’13, certificate ’13, [email protected]. Alpha Sigma Psi 2.01. Lawrence, Kan. “When I started at For more information about Alpha Washburn in 2011, I went to Gary Handy Iota Omega, visit the sorority’s website at and we spoke. I wanted to let him know alphaiotaomega.org.

29 Campus News Greek Again 30 Connie Gibbons, director, Mulvane Art Museum NEW DIRECTOR, STRENGTHENED FACULTY, CONNECTIONS By Ernie W. Webb III • [email protected] STAFF INVEST “fine” collection at Mulvane and a short trip to see family proved to be a Awork of art for Connie Gibbons, the new director of the museum. IN THE Though she has nearly 30 years of experience as an art Texas Tech, said the blossoming arts community in director in Texas, Mississippi and Wyoming, Gibbons Topeka, including the North Topeka Arts District UNIVERSITY has strong ties to the region. (NOTO), was another factor in her decision. By Sarah Van Dalsem • [email protected] “I was born and raised in Phoenix, but I spent “It’s really exciting to see all of this energy in the arts he faculty and staff who work and teach at Washburn University and many years living between Missouri and Phoenix,” community,” she said. “There’s a lot going on, a great Washburn Institute of Technology truly are invested in their jobs. said Gibbons, who received a bachelor of fine arts from synergy. It looks like the community is evolving and the T Drury University in Springfield, Mo. pieces are coming together.” Through the annual Faculty/Staff improve an aspect of campus.” for his students. “My mother lives north of Springfield, my daughter Campaign, faculty and staff have Last year, the Faculty/Staff Clark has directed his donations lives south of Springfield, and I have sisters close by,” the opportunity to donate to an area Campaign raised $170,879, with toward scholarships, purchasing tools she said. “It really was a huge factor; I wanted to be of their choice on the main or Tech Washburn Tech increasing its for students and equipment for the closer to my family. As much as I love Wyoming, I FROM THE campus. The money raised provides participation rate by more than one- computer networking department. really felt the distance.” resources for items not included in the third. The gifts demonstrate their “Sometimes students just can’t Gibbons was the executive director of the Nicolaysen NOTEPAD regular budget. investment in the school and afford to pay for school or equipment Art Museum and Discovery Center in Casper, Wyo., “One of the things I’d like to do is Heidi Staerkel, coordinator, its students. they need in the classroom, so the from 2011 to May 2013. She spent the previous seven international student services, has been “Faculty and staff know firsthand funds always help,” he said. “And years as a director in Mississippi, including the B.B. King strengthen the connection between on Washburn’s staff since 1998 in a how additional funding can impact when we are asking for support from Museum from 2006 to 2010. Mulvane and the academic community. number of roles and has always had a programs, scholarships and facilities,” partners in the community, the fact From 1984 to 2002, Gibbons worked in Lubbock, I think we can build a stronger connection passion for international education. said JuliAnn Mazachek, president, that we are also investing in our Texas, as assistant director and director of the Fine As someone who helps international Washburn University Foundation. department and school through the Arts Center and director of the city’s cultural arts with academics and build partnerships students transition to life at Washburn, “These additional investments pay Foundation shows our commitment.” department. with the departments on campus. That’s she consistently gives to the campaign significant dividends in terms of This fall, the Faculty/Staff Campaign “She brings a wealth of assets to this position, going to be very important because the because of the impact it has on campus. student experience and the well-being will kick off on both campuses with the including a diversity of experiences in directing “My gift by itself doesn’t feel that of Washburn.” same goal – to help the students. museums and arts experiences in several states,” said museum has so much to offer.” significant, but when we put our funds Brad Clark, a computer networking “I believe very strongly in Randy Pembrook, vice president, academic affairs. – Connie Gibbons, director, together, we make a significant impact,” instructor at Washburn Tech, has Washburn and what Washburn does “Her work in curating, writing grants and leading Mulvane Art Museum Staerkel said. “This allows us to dream been teaching for 17 years. He also for students,” Staerkel said, “and I accreditation efforts will be invaluable to Mulvane and bigger – give away more scholarship has witnessed how donations from the recognize that it takes funds to give to Washburn.” money, improve a curriculum or help campaign have provided opportunities students those opportunities.” Gibbons, who received a master of fine arts from 31 Campus News Campus News 32 This fall, we’re all Ichabods TEACHING STUDENTS For the first time in school history, all of the Washburn our women's teams was something we did not take athletic teams will be referred to as Ichabods. lightly,” said Loren Ferré, Washburn athletics director. When women's teams began competing at “All of our women's athletic teams have had a strong, TO TURN DREAMS Washburn during the 1969-70 school year, they were successful history as Lady Blues and we are very proud called the Lady Blues. Beginning this fall, all the of that history. However, in the end, the school mascot INTO REALITY athletic teams, men and women, will be Ichabods. is the Ichabods and that should be the mascot for all By Sarah Van Dalsem • [email protected] “The decision to drop the Lady Blues name from our teams.” They never say no. are able to learn what being a leader and co-curricular focus. It might be difficult to find a really means.” With approximately 200 students program at a university where that’s Nunez has seen just how far she can in the Institute, Gleason said he hopes the running joke among students. It’s take her ideas. She had never been east to expand the already successful 2013 FOOTBALL 2013 VOLLEYBALL not a joke, though – students in the of Missouri before college, but she has Leadership Challenge Event (LCE), Leadership Institute at Washburn are participated in a Leadership Exchange a unique competition that provides SCHEDULE SCHEDULE Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time taught to dream big and then work to in New Orleans and has done high school and college students with Thursday, Sept. 5 *at University of Nebraska at Kearney 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 #Cedarville University 10:30 a.m. develop their dreams into reality. leadership presentations in Boston an opportunity to participate in an Saturday, Sept. 14 *FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 #Ashland University 3:30 p.m. “The program teaches students how since joining the Leadership Institute. organized competition that simulates Saturday, Sept. 21 *at Northeastern State University, Tallequah, Okla. 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 #California University of Pennsylvania 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 *UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA 2:37 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 #Ferris State University 2:30 p.m. far they can go and the opportunities Learning through teaching is what real-life leadership decision-making in Saturday, Oct. 5 *at Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, Mo. 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 $Central Washington University 2 p.m. they can create,” said Vanessa Nunez, Michael Gleason, the new director real time during two days on campus. Saturday, Oct. 12 *LINCOLN UNIVERSITY 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 $Grand Valley State University 6:30 p.m. a junior mass media major from of Washburn’s Leadership Institute, Support for programs like the Thursday, Oct. 17 FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 $Tarleton State University 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 *LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 $Western Oregon University 5:30 p.m. Dodge City, Kan. “If you have an idea, wants to reinforce as he guides the next Leadership Institute is essential to make Saturday, Nov. 2 *at Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville 2:37 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 *at Emporia (Kan.) State University 7 p.m. everyone is so encouraging, and you generation of leaders with an academic these opportunities available to students Saturday, Nov. 9 *MISSOURI WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 ^Texas Woman’s University 10 a.m. and attract more students to the program. Saturday, Nov. 16 *at Emporia State University, Emporia, Kan. 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 ^Dallas Baptist University 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 ^Harding University 10 a.m. “Financial support would allow us Home games in all caps; *Conference game. Saturday, Sept. 21 ^University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 6 p.m. to expand the number and amount of Tuesday, Sept. 24 #NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY 7 p.m. scholarships we provide for students,” Friday, Sept. 27 #at Pittsburg (Kan.) State University 7 p.m. 2013 SOCCER Saturday, Sept. 28 #at University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond 2 p.m. Gleason said. “In addition, we could Friday, Oct. 4 #FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY 7 p.m. also expand some of our experiential SCHEDULE Saturday, Oct. 5 #UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY 3 p.m. Date Opponent Time Thursday, Oct. 10 #at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin 7 p.m. learning opportunities such as Friday, Sept. 6 NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 %East Central University 4 p.m. leadership labs, leadership exchange Sunday, Sept. 8 at Wayne State (Neb.) College 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 %Arkansas Tech University 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11 at Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Mo. 7 p.m. and student conference attendance.” Saturday, Oct. 12 %Southeastern Oklahoma State University 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 AUGUSTANA COLLEGE 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 *SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 7 p.m. Nunez, whose scholarships include Sunday, Sept. 15 COLORADO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY Noon Saturday, Oct. 19 *UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI 3 p.m. one from the Leadership Institute, said Friday, Sept. 20 *at Emporia (Kan.) State University 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 *at Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 NEWMAN UNIVERSITY 2 p.m. becoming a part of the organization Saturday, Oct. 26 *at Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 *UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 *EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY 7 p.m. was a great decision because she Sunday, Sept. 29 *SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 vs. Southern Arkansas University, at (Bolivar, Mo.) 1 p.m. learned more about who she is and has Friday, Oct. 4 *FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, Mo. 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 *UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY 1 p.m. had the opportunity to see younger Tuesday, Nov. 5 *at Fort Hays (Kan.) State University 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 *at Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 *PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY 7 p.m. students grow into leaders. Sunday, Oct. 13 *NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 *UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA 6 p.m. “In my first two years of Sunday, Oct. 20 *LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 *at University of Nebraska at Kearney 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY 6 p.m. involvement in the institute, I was able Friday, Nov. 15 *at Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Mo. 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 *MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY 6 p.m. to really understand what my values Friday, Nov. 1 *at University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond 3 p.m. Home games in all caps; *Conference game. #Ferris State Tournament at Big Rapids, Mich. $Colorado Mines Tournament and beliefs are,” she said. “Once you Sunday, Nov. 3 *at Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, Okla. 1 p.m. at Golden, Colo. ^Arkansas-Fort Smith Tournament at Fort Smith, Ark. %Missouri Southern Regional Crossover at Joplin, Mo. Vanessa Nunez, a junior mass media major, said the Leadership Institute understand that about yourself, it can Home games in all caps; *MIAA Conference game. has helped her understand her values and potential as a leader. translate into many possibilities.” 33 Campus News SportsCampus Schedules News 3434 Kan., is the managing partner Gov. Sam Brownback. Paul Goebel, ba ’84, Lawrence, Faith (Johnson) Maughan, at the law firm Foulston Siefkin. Cally (Kirby) Krallman, Kan., and Beni Goebel, ba ’93, jd ’98, Wichita, Kan., He has been with the firm since bfa ’81, Topeka, selected and attendee, will celebrate their is a judge in the 18th Judicial 1987 and a partner since 1992. invited 16 artists for the Final 40th wedding anniversary on District in Sedgwick County. Martha Bartlett Piland, Friday exhibit at Artworks in Sept. 29. Paul Goebel was a She was an intern at the Law ba ’86, Auburn, Kan., is the Wichita, Kan. Krallman was member of the Sociology and Clinic and is a member of president and CEO of MB a member of the Washburn Anthropology Club and worked Kappa Alpha Theta. Piland, a firm that won six Review staff during college. for the Washburn Review Robin (Kruschinska) Moser, CLASS NOTES medals for creative excellence Ric Medill, b ed ’82, Elgin, and Kaw. He retired as a user ba ’99, Topeka, is the member at the 2013 Golden ADDY Texas, is the parks and support specialist at Washburn. services coordinator for the

Submit your news online at washburn.edu/alumni-friends/ichabod-communications/class-notes.html, post it on Awards. Bartlett Piland was recreation director for the City National Association of Facebook at facebook.com/washburnalumni, or email [email protected]. The deadline for the Winter 2013-14 a member of Delta Gamma, of Elgin. He played football 1990s Trailer Manufacturers. She edition of the magazine is Sept. 18. You can read more class notes on Facebook and Twitter at twitter.com/washburnalumni. CAB, the Washburn Belles while at Washburn. Paulette Burgess, jd ’96, is a member of Kappa Alpha and Nonoso and was on the Larry Miller, jd ’84, Alliance, Spokane, Wash., is an attorney Theta and Nonoso; was a of Kappa Sigma and played Randy McGrath, jd ’75, Cape Cod Health Care Washburn Review staff. Neb., owns a law practice in who represents indigent member of Campus Activities 1960s football at Washburn. Lawrence, Kan., is a retired System. She was a member of Ben Bauman, ba ’84, Holton, Alliance and previously worked as criminal defendants in Grant Board, Washburn Choir, Daniel Holt, ba ’63, Abilene, Ronald Wilson, jd ’69, municipal court judge. the Chemistry Club, Nonoso, Kan., is the public relations and the city’s attorney and as deputy County, Wash. Student Alumni Association, Kan., is a managing editor and Phoenix, Ariz., is a partner at He recently published the Phi Kappa Phi and Student communications manager for county attorney for Box Butte and Amy Burns, ba ’94, jd ’98, Washburn Student Government project director for the George Morris, Hall & Kinghorn. He book “Lessons Learned, Council while at Washburn. St. Francis Health Center. Cheyenne counties in Nebraska. Topeka, is the president of Association; and was C. Marshall Foundation. He was a member of Moot Court Recollections and Reflections Barbara Waterman-Peters, Tad Dower, jd ’86, Mike Pollock, ba ’85, Hays, Junior Achievement of Kansas Homecoming queen in 1999. was a member of Sagamore, Council and Phi Alpha Delta on Criminal Defense.” bfa ’73, Topeka, was one of 16 Hutchinson, Kan., is an Kan., is the chief operating officer Inc. She works as the in-house Tracy Newell, ba ’94, m ed ’03, the Washburn Players, baseball while at Washburn. Thomas J. Sandusky, bba ’76, artists featured during the Final attorney. for Nex-Tech. He has been an legal counsel and director of Manhattan, Kan., is the team and Review. Roswell, Ga., was named as a Friday at Artworks in Wichita, Susan (Starr) Hammons, ba ’88, executive at the company for marketing and development principal of Eisenhower Beverly (Dodge) Radefeld, anniversary deacon by Archbishop Wilton Kan., this May through June. Topeka, is a shareholder more than eight years. for Family Service & Middle School in Manhattan. bfa ’68, Topeka, was one of 16 Marilyn (Siegrist) Gregory in Atlanta. Sandusky She is a member of Zeta Tau at Mize Houser & Co., Georgann (Henson) Smith, Guidance Center. Burns was He previously worked as an artists featured during the Final Copenhaver, ba ’63, Edmond, is a review appraiser at Wells Alpha and Nonoso. P.A., where she has been ba ’88, Des Moines, Iowa, is a member of Phi Kappa Phi, associate principal at Garden Friday at Artworks in Wichita, Okla., and John Copenhaver Fargo Bank. He played football James Wayland, bba ’72, working since 1985. She is the vice president of marketing Pi Sigma Alpha and Zeta Tau City High School and as a state Kan., this May through June. celebrated their 50th wedding and competed in rowing while Georgetown, Texas, was a member of Alpha Phi and at The Members Group. She Alpha while at Washburn. math consultant for the Kansas Kelly Rankin, m ed ’65, anniversary on Feb. 2. at Washburn. elected to the board of was a member of Dancers has been working at TMG Andrea Gilchrist, ba ’98, Department of Education. Vancouver, Wash., was inducted Kim Schroeder, ba ’79, jd ’82, directors of The Caring Place Unlimited and the Modern since 2007. Topeka, is a recruiter at Midland Rebecca (Stewart) Nioce, into the USA Track and Field 1970s Topeka, is a judge for the in Georgetown. He owns a Dance Club at Washburn. Allan Towle, bba ’85, Topeka, Care Connection in Topeka. b ed ’99, Topeka, is the Shawnee Officials Hall of Fame in Myron Frans, bs ’73, Kansas State Court of Appeals. psychotherapy practice and is David Hanzlick, ba ’82, ba ’84, is chairman of the board for Debora Howser, b ed ’91, County register of deeds. November 2012. He was the Minneapolis, Minn., is the He previously served as a a volunteer educator for the Overland Park, Kan., completed Go Topeka. He is the president m ed ’96, Silver Lake, Kan., is Michele Reisinger, bsn ’91, head starter for the 1984 and revenue commissioner for the district court judge. Texas Medical Association. his doctorate in political science of Fidelity State Bank & Trust the executive director of special Havensville, Kan., received a 1996 Summer Olympic Games. State of Minnesota. Jack Swartz, bba ’73, ba ’74, David Zimmerman, bba ’76, and history at the University of in Topeka. services for the Manhattan- doctorate of nursing practice Robert Robyak, b ed ’65, Gary Krohe, ba ’76, Topeka, Phoenix, Ariz., was elected jd ’79, Kansas City, Mo., is a Missouri-Kansas City. He was James Zimmerman, bba ’85, Ogden school district. She was from the University of Centreville, Va., retired after released “Portraits of Troy: grand knight of St. Paul’s partner at Spencer Fane Britt & a member of Phi Delta Theta, mba ’91, Topeka, was promoted a member of the Washburn Kansas. She is a family nurse working as a school liaison The Architecture of Topeka Knights of Columbus Council Browne LP. He was a member Phi Kappa Phi, Sagamore and to vice president-central region Education Association and Phi practitioner for Community for architectural firms. He High School,” a book No. 15001. of Sigma Phi Epsilon and played Student Council at Washburn. branch coordinator of Capitol Kappa Phi. Health Care Systems in Onaga, previously worked for 34 years featuring more than 300 Nancy Tilson-Mallett, ba basketball while at Washburn. John Klenda, jd ’80, Federal Savings Bank. He is a Callie Kolacny, ba ’98, Hays, Kan. Reisinger was a member of as an educator, including 28 photos. He was a member of ’76, Falmouth, Mass., is the McPherson, Kan., was member of Alpha Delta. Kan., is the marketing director the Student Nurses Association years as an administrator of the staffs for the Kaw and medical director of hospice 1980s appointed as the district judge for Smoky Hills Public and the Catholic Campus athletics. Robyak was a member Review while at Washburn. and palliative care for the Kevin Arnel, jd ’87, Wichita, in the 9th Judicial District by anniversary Television. Center while at Washburn.

35 Class Notes *Dues-paid Alumni Association members are highlighted in blue. Class Notes 36 Von Feldt a master of Lean Six Sigma Todd Thornburg , bs ’98, of Washburn Student distinction as a member Council and an intern at the By Ernie W. Webb III • [email protected] Topeka, was promoted to Government Association. of an “elite class of young Law Clinic at Washburn. Considering it took Doug Von Feldt seven years to chief of unemployment Diana Bailey, b ed ’04, professionals in the business Chris Jenks, bs ’07, Overland obtain a master black belt in Lean Six Sigma (LSS), it insurance appeals at the Kansas Lawrence, Kan., was named community,” according to Park, Kan., is a chief resident makes sense that he compares the process to earning Department of Labor. He is a elementary teacher of the year the publication. She was at the University of Kansas a doctoral degree. member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. in the Lawrence school district. also selected to present Medical Center. “There are not a lot of qualified master black Mary Weir, jd ’95, Kansas She is a fifth-grade teacher at research and serve on a panel Sean Kalist, bba ’08, belts,” said Von Feldt, ba ’87, Lawrence, Kan., the City, Mo., is the associate Deerfield School. of admissions deans at the Tonganoxie, Kan., is an lead LSS consultant and instructor at Washburn. circuit judge for the 16th Dennis Bohm, bba ’04, Association of American e-commerce sales consultant “It takes experience, and you have to go through a Judicial Circuit, which covers Washington, D.C., was Medical College Western for Crown Volkswagen Inc. in review board, which needs to feel comfortable that Jackson County in Missouri. promoted to external affairs Group for Student Affairs. Lawrence, Kan. you know the material well and have the necessary She was an intern at the Law officer at the Americans Ryan Flannagan, mba ’06, Stacy Myers, bis ’05, Topeka, experience. You have to have taught classes, Clinic at Washburn. for Prosperity Foundation. Tucson, Ariz., was named as a is the company manager of the developed curriculum, gained practical experience, Wayne Williams, certificate He is a member of Kappa 2013 Up and Comer by Inside “Shrek the Musical” tour. and have technical and statistical expertise. If it’s ’96, Throop, Pa., is the director Sigma and was the president Tucson Business. Flannagan is Ashley Netson, bas ’09, done right, it’s comprehensive.” method to improve processes, reduce variation and of radiation oncology at the of the Washburn Student the CEO of Nuanced Media. Overland Park, Kan., is the As defined on Washburn’s Center for put more emphasis on the customer,” Von Feldt Simon Kramer Cancer Institute. Government Association. Peter Goss, jd ’05, Leawood, assistant director of Hillcrest Organizational Excellence website, LSS is a structured, said. “It has helped improve such things as the hiring Seth Brackman, jd ’08, Kan., is an attorney at the firm Christian Learning Center. systematic method for organizational improvement. process at one company, to how to properly secure weddings Topeka, is an attorney for the Wendt Goss, P.C. She was a member of Zeta Tau In 2008, Von Feldt contacted the university and the patents at another. Ernie W. Webb III, ba ’98, Kansas State Board of Healing Billie Jean (Bergmann) Alpha, Campus Ministry and Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce about forming “What drives the learning in our courses is not Overland Park, Kan., and Arts. He was a member of Graham, bba ’09, Topeka, the Human Services Coalition a partnership to develop an LSS program. just the classroom work but that everybody has to do Shana Curtis on June 22. the Washburn Student Bar was promoted to supervisor while at Washburn. “That’s really where it started,” he said. “I spent a project to be certified. Finishing that project brings Webb is a media relations Association and an intern at the in the finance department Robert “Mat” Overbaugh, a lot of time writing the curriculum and coming up immediate value to the organization.” specialist with the Washburn Law Clinic. at BNSF Railway. She is bba ’06, mba ’10, Topeka, is a with an outline based on my experience with Lean Six Von Feldt attributes his career, including more Alumni Association. He was Michael Burbach, jd ’05, a member of the Alumni manager of financial planning Sigma. I used Washburn as sort of an editor, thinking than 20 years of senior leadership positions in editor-in-chief of the Review, a Overland Park, Kan., is Association’s board of directors. for Payless ShoeSource. about curriculum development, which Washburn manufacturing, distribution, technology consulting and member of the Kaw staff and in assistant vice president and Graham was a member of the Brad Painchaud, ba ’00, Derby, is good at. We made sure we had the right class retail, to the education he received at Washburn. Who’s Who Among Students assistant general counsel at Washburn Student Government Kan., is the director of business structure and format, material and knowledge, and put He graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in in American Universities and Security Benefit Corporation. Association, Phi Kappa Phi, development for Squid Ink it together as a partnership.” computer information sciences and began working at Colleges. She is a pharmacy Jennifer (Fenton) Cocking, Campus Activities Board and Creative. He was a member The partnership has developed into the Center Hill’s Pet Nutrition immediately after college. technician manager at O’Brien ba ’04, jd ’12, Atchison, Kan., Beta Alpha Psi. of Alpha Delta, the Student on Organizational Excellence, an affiliation between “Washburn was a great experience for me,” he Pharmacy in Mission, Kan. is a research attorney for the Jason Gray, jd ’06, Alumni Association and Student Washburn University and the Greater Topeka Chamber said. “It’s one of the best choices I ever made.” Honorable Lawton R. Nuss, Washington, D.C., is a Council while at Washburn. of Commerce/GO Topeka. Von Feldt is married to Alyson Von Feldt and has chief justice of the Kansas senior associate at the firm Kristi Pankratz, ba ’00, 2000s Since Von Feldt taught his first course in 2009, the four children: Jacob, 19; Sophia, 16; Meredith, 14; and Zac Anshutz, jd ’05, Topeka, Supreme Court. She was a Duncan, Weinberg, Genzer Topeka, is the director of program has grown to include dozens of companies Aidan, 9. was promoted to assistant member of Kappa Alpha Theta and Pembroke P.C. He was a Safe Streets Topeka and and thousands of individual participants. He estimates commissioner of the Kansas and editor-in-chief of the Law member of Phi Delta Phi at Shawnee County. that more than 50 companies in the area have WHAT IS LEAN SIX SIGMA? Insurance Commission. Journal at Washburn. Washburn. Melody Rayl, mcj ’03, Olathe, undergone LSS training, from a two-hour white belt Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is a structured and systematic Paul Arterburn, bba ’06, Denver, Tara (Kemp) Cunningham, Kevin Hancock, jd ’04, Kan., is an attorney at Zerger course to a comprehensive 160-hour black belt course. method for organizational improvement. Its focus Colo., is co-founder and head of ba ’00, Surprise, Ariz., was Colorado Springs, Colo., & Mauer LLP and serves on the Security Benefit, the Veterans Administration is to increase performance and decrease defects product for Brandfolder, a start-up selected for the 2013 class of is an attorney at Hancock Johnson County Community Medical Center’s call center, Hill’s Pet Nutrition and and redundancies – anything that does not lead to new technology business based in 40 Under 40 by the Phoenix & Lambert LLC. He was a College board of trustees. Collective Brands are among the businesses utilizing customer satisfaction and organizational sustainability Colorado. He was a member Business Journal, earning member of the Moot Court Matthew Richardson, jd ’10, the training. – thereby enhancing profit, employee morale and “Many organizations have embraced LSS as a product quality. 37 Class Notes *Dues-paid Alumni Association members are highlighted in blue. 40 Class Notes 38 Colorado Springs, Colo., is an in the Navy Reserves. He was an Kelli Coldiron, bba ’12, Kansas Colo., is an attorney in the associate at the Law Office of intern at the Law Clinic while at City, Mo., is an analyst in the Energy and Infrastructure Edward Zorn in Fort Morgan, Washburn. cash department at the Kansas Group at Holland & Hart Colo. He was a member of the City Federal Reserve Bank. LLP. He was a member of the Law Journal staff at Washburn. weddings Brian Dulle, ba ’12, Topeka, Real Estate Law Society at Clayton Schrader, b ed ’08, Alicia Billinger, ba ’06, Topeka, is the digital media executive Washburn. Topeka, is a fourth-grade and Josh Lamb, ba ’09, on producer for Kansas First News. Graham Thurber, bba ’12, teacher at West Indianola Oct. 6, 2012. Billinger is a He is a member of Sigma Phi Topeka, is a merchandise Elementary in Topeka. He was special education teacher and Epsilon and worked for the distribution analyst at Payless a member of the Washburn pursuing a master’s degree, and Washburn Online Review during ShoeSource. He played football Education Association. Lamb works for Pepsi Inc. She college. Dulle also was a member at Washburn. Jennifer (Sifford) Sourk, bba ’02, was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha of Bod Squad and the Washburn Carrie (Eaton) Tinsley, b ed ’10, jd ’05, mba ’08, Topeka, is the and Lambda Pi Eta while at Student Association. m ed ’12, Topeka, is an general counsel for Midwest Washburn. He played football Ryan Eagleson, jd ’10, elementary teacher in the Health Management. She was and was a member of the Physical Alexandria, Va., is an appeals Topeka Seaman school district. a member of Alpha Phi and Therapy Club. officer for the USDA national She and husband Matt Tinsley, the International Law Society Robert Johnson, jd ’07, appeals division in Washington, bba ’04, Topeka, had a baby during college and is a member of Highlands Ranch, Colo., D.C. He was editor-in-chief girl, Mollie, on Nov. 18, 2012. the Washburn University Board and Jessica Pearson on Jan. 26, of the Family Law Quarterly, Matt Tinsley played basketball of Regents. 2013. He is a criminal defense president of Washburn Law at Washburn. Ashley St. Clair, bsn ’08, msn ’11, attorney at the firm Thomas, Democrats and Environmental Mitchell Walter, jd ’13, Eau Claire, Wis., is a family Pollart and Miller. Law Society, a member of Wichita, Kan., has joined practice nurse practitioner at Phi Delta Phi and a student the firm Gilmore and Bell as the Gundersen Tri-County BIRTHS representative in the Student Bar an associate. Whitehall Clinic in Wisconsin. Amy (Spencer) Malone, Association. Adam Wetzel, bs ’13, Topeka, Tucker Stover, bba ’07, mcj ’04, Raytown, Mo., and Christopher Mann, jd ’10, is attending the University of Cheyenne, Wyo., is the director Robert Malone, a boy, Sawyer Kansas City, Kan., is an assistant Kansas School of Medicine. of corporate development and Wayne, on March 8. He joins district attorney for Wyandotte major gifts for Laramie County sister Emmerson, 2. County. He was a member of WEDDING Community College the Washburn Student Bar Elizabeth Sloop, b ed ’12, in Cheyenne. 2010s Association. Topeka, and Philip Rodger Turbak, jd ’03, Olathe, Mikale Burcher, ba ’10, Topeka, Josh Rouse, ba ’12, Topeka, Anderson, bs ’12, on July 7, Kan., is an associate attorney is a research associate at the GO is a copy editor for the Topeka 2012. She was a member at South & Associates P.C., Topeka Economic Partnership. Capital-Journal. He was a of Kappa Alpha Theta and a law firm specializing in the She was a member of Sigma Tau member of Journalists at Washburn Residence Council, protection of creditors’ rights. Delta, Mortar Board and Alpha Washburn and worked for while he was a member of Samuel Wendt, jd ’01, Leawood, Lamda Delta and worked on the Washburn Online Review Sigma Phi Epsilon and the Kan., is an attorney at the firm The Review and Kaw staff while and Kaw. Criminal Justice Association. Wendt Goss, P.C. He was a at Washburn. Rebecca Sisk, jd ’12, Wichita, member of the International Law Jarrod Cullan, bs ’12, Kan., joined the law firm Joseph BIRTHS Society at Washburn. Hutchinson, Kan., was accepted Hollander & Craft LLC, where Loretta Caleb, bba ’12, Topeka, Brian Woolley, jd ’05, Rolla, into the University of Kansas she practices family law. and Thomas Caleb, a boy, Mo., is an attorney and served School of Medicine. Nikolas Stoffel, jd ’12, Denver, Chance Jaxon, on Oct. 29, 2012.

39 Class Notes *Dues-paid Alumni Association members are highlighted in blue. 42 Class Notes 40 Infantry Badge. Dreiling was a served in the Army before coach. He played football 1950s teacher and principal in Topeka working as a teacher in Silver and basketball at Washburn. Bernice (Clark) Avery, b ed ’51, for more than 30 years before Lake, Kan., and as a case worker Survivors include son m ed ’62, 94, Topeka, on March 9. retiring in 1991. He was a for the State of Kansas. Houdek Duane S. Melvin, bba ’91, She was a teacher at Sumner member of Young Democrats at was a member of Sigma Phi Noblesville, Ind. and Randolph Elementary Washburn. Epsilon, Washburn Choir and Marian (Drescher) Myers, schools in Topeka. Bernice (Collins) Gardner, ba ’59, the Washburn Singers. b ed ’57, m ed ’65, 90, Topeka, Don Concannon, ba ’52, jd ’52, 95, Topeka, on March 29. She Leonard Johnson, ba ’50, 87, on March 16. She worked 85, Hugoton, Kan., on March 9. was a teacher in the Topeka Topeka, on Feb. 14. He served as a teacher for 18 years and He served in the Navy during school system from 1959 to during World War II and guidance counselor for 12 World War II and practiced 1978, finishing her career at worked for National Biscuit years in the Topeka school law in Hugoton, where he Highland Park High School. Company for 35 years. Johnson system. Survivors include son was the county attorney for Survivors include daughter also was a member of the Duane Myers, an employee at Stevens County. Concannon Marsha Fasse, ba ’65, Arroyo Topeka Rescue Mission board Washburn, and grandson Mark was chairman of the Kansas Grande, Calif.; and grandson for more than 50 years. Myers, who works at Washburn State Republican Committee Tanner Gardner, bs ’10, Jane (Hanger) Keeling, ba ’53, Institute of Technology. and served on the governor’s Kansas City, Mo. 82, Salem, Ore., on Feb. 16. She Marian Myers was a member highway advisory commission, Donna (McAvoy) Erickson, was a volunteer at West Salem of the Independent Student among many other committees ba ’54, m ed ’70, 84, Topeka, Clinic, Salem Art Association Association at Washburn. and boards. He was a member on March 6. She was an and Bush Park Pottery Barn. Augustine Nilles, ba ’50, 87, IN MEMORY of Kappa Sigma, the student elementary school teacher in While at Washburn, Keeling Lockport, Ill., on Nov. 6, 2011. on May 3. She taught music in 90, Tulsa, Okla., on March 5. Award, Purple Heart and bar association and participated the Topeka Unified School was a member of Delta Gamma, He served in the Navy during 1930s Wetmore and Utica, Kan., and He served in the Marines and Bronze Star. Losey worked as in football and track while at District. Erickson was a Nonoso and Who’s Who World War II and was a teacher Mary (Ball) Gilkeson, ba ’36, gave piano lessons in Abilene, was an attorney. Carson was a a research analyst for the State Washburn. Survivors include member of Zeta Tau Alpha and Among Students at American for more than 40 years. Nilles 98, Lawrence, Kan., on April Kan. Puckett was a member member of Delta Theta Phi at of Kansas after he retired daughter Debra (Concannon) the Review staff during college. Universities and Colleges. was on the football and track 14. She was involved in the of Zeta Tau Alpha, Washburn Washburn. from the military. He was a Traster, ba ’86, jd ’91, Wichita, Mary (White) Farr, b ed ’54, Survivors include husband teams at Washburn. community, serving as a Choir, Pi Mu Alpha and Sigma Beulah (Gideon) Joy, ba ’49, member of Alpha Delta and Kan.; and granddaughter Jessica 81, Topeka, on Jan. 23. She Gailen Keeling, jd ’55, Salem. Wayne Owen, ba ’54, 81, volunteer for the Wichita Junior Alpha Iota. bba ’67, b ed ’70, 85, Topeka, played basketball and tennis Concannon, ba ’08, Olathe, Kan. worked at the Topeka State Rachel (Dinkel) Maze, ba ’53, Topeka, on Feb. 15. He League, Wichita Historical on April 21. She retired from while at Washburn. Survivors Virginia “Polly” (Weaver) Hospital as a recreational 80, Tulsa, Okla., on April served in the Air Force Museum, Daughters of the 1940s the Kansas Department of include daughter Victoria Jefferson, ba ’45, 89, Dallas, therapist and director of 10. She was a teacher in before owning an insurance American Revolution and John Bausch, bba ’49, jd ’50, Revenue in 1987. Joy worked (Losey) Nelson, aa ’85, Topeka. Texas, on March 15. She taught recreational therapy. Farr also Tulsa and was a member of agency in Topeka. Owen the Kansas Bicentennial 88, Topeka, on March 3. He in several fields, including Laura (Houseworth) Noller, English at the University of owned and operated Farr’s the boards for several service also worked for Armco Steel, Commission, among many was in the National Guard, as an accountant for Mize ba ’41, 94, Macon, Ga., on Texas before working as a Liquor Store from 1977 to 1990. organizations, including the Contech and as sergeant-at- other organizations. Gilkeson serving in France, Belgium and Houser and was an instructor April 12. She was the first first- and second-grade teacher Joseph Gorsky, ba ’53, 84, Tulsa Education Fund. arms for the Kansas House of was married to the late Leo Germany during World War at Clark’s Business School. woman from Harveyville, in Oak Cliff and Dallas, Texas. Hutchinson, Kan., on March 16. Duane G. Melvin, ba ’50, Representatives. Owen was a Mulloy, jd ’38, until his death II. Bausch received the Purple She also attended Washburn’s Kan., to attend college and Jefferson was a member of He served in the Air Force m ed ’65, 86, Topeka, on Jan. 26. member of Air Force ROTC in 1960. She was a member of Heart, Silver Star and Combat School of Law and was the was a member of Alpha Phi, Alpha Phi and pep club before working at Blue Cross He served in the Army during at Washburn. Kappa Alpha Theta, Washburn Infantry badge, achieving the head of accounting at Aristo Nonoso and Who’s Who at Washburn. and Blue Shield, Barton Salt World War II before teaching Joseph Pierce, bba ’55, 85, Choir and Young Republicans rank of major before retiring Foods in Topeka. Among Students at American Wilfred Dreiling, b ed ’58, Company and several auto and coaching at several schools Topeka, on Feb. 27. He served while at Washburn. She is from the military. He practiced Karl Losey, ba ’49, bba ’49, Universities and Colleges. m ed ’62, 82, Topeka, on dealerships in Hutchinson. in Kansas. Melvin, who was in the Navy from 1945 to survived by three sons, three law in Topeka for more than 60 91, Topeka, on Feb. 17. A Jack Potter, ba ’43, 91, Feb. 15. He served in the Army Gorsky was a member of ranked as one of the top 100 1949 before working as a daughters, 10 grandchildren years. Bausch was a member of retired colonel in the Army, Chandler, Ariz., on Jan. 14. during the Korean Conflict, Kappa Sigma and played athletes in Shawnee County stockbroker for 57 years at and seven great-grandchildren. Alpha Delta and Delta Theta he served in World War II He was a member of Kappa receiving the Korean Service football at Washburn. history by the Topeka Capital- Beecroft Cole & Company in Betty (Harris) Puckett, Phi at Washburn. and the Korean Conflict and Sigma and played basketball Medal, two Bronze Stars, a Frank Houdek, ba ’55, b music ’61, Journal in 2011, won more than Topeka. Survivors include wife b music ’38, 96, Hoxie, Kan., Davis Carson, ba ’49, jd ’50, received the Combat Infantry and football at Washburn. Purple Heart and the Combat 80, Topeka, on Feb. 1. He 400 games as a basketball Verna Pierce, Topeka, daughter 41 In Memory *Dues-paid Alumni Association members are highlighted in blue. 44 In Memory 42 Lake in Minnesota. He was a photographer at the Menninger the Advancement of Colored at St. Francis Health Center. IN MEMORY member of Young Democrats Foundation, a program analyst People (NAACP) housing Survivors include daughter DON BOYER, 83, PROFESSOR EMERITUS, BIOLOGY, ON JAN. 31 during college. for the Pennsylvania Governor’s chairman for 10 years. He also Suzette (Zepp) Keck, bsn ’89, Phyllis (Lippe) Blevins, ba ’69, Council on Drug and Alcohol served as executive director Topeka; and daughter-in-law Don Boyer taught at Washburn for nearly 50 years, stretching from the late 1950s to 80, Topeka, on Feb. 3. She Abuse, a program evaluation of the Kansas Commission Rhonda (Cherveny) Zepp, the mid-2000s. was a teacher in the Washburn specialist with United Way and on Civil Rights and was a ba ’93, Meriden. The Lexington, Okla., native received bachelor of science and master of science Rural school district from 1969 an operations analyst for the supervisor at the Employment degrees in zoology from the University of Oklahoma, Norman, in 1950 and 1953, to 1986 and owned a home care Jackson County Department Opportunity Commission in respectively. He also received a doctorate in zoology from Tulane University in New 1970s services franchise in Topeka of Corrections. Jameson also Kansas City, Mo. Michael D. Barnett, ba ’72, Orleans, La., in 1958. from 1986 to 1992. Blevins was worked for the Ewing Marion Jack Turner, jd ’61, 81, bs ’78, 63, Topeka, on March 17. Boyer began teaching at Washburn in the same year, working his way up from a member of Phi Kappa Phi at Kauffman Foundation. He was Wichita, Kan., on April 15. He He served in the Air Force assistant professor to associate professor in 1962 and professor in 1966. He was Washburn. Survivors include a member of Campus Activities served in the Navy during the during the Vietnam War, the chairman of the biology department from 1979 to 1983. He retired as professor son Michael Blevins, jd ’80, Board while at Washburn. Korean Conflict before a long achieving the rank of lieutenant. emeritus in 1999 but continued serving as an adjunct faculty member until 2005. Decorah, Iowa. Barbara (Rydell) Krom, ba ’68, career in law. Turner was a clerk Barnett was a registered Boyer studied the behavior of reptiles and had articles published in journals such as Science. He also received Gwendolyn (Biggs) Charles, Lawrence, Kan., on Jan. 22. for the attorney general’s office geologist, working with his grants from the National Institutes of Health and was considered an expert herpetologist, said John Mullican, the current b ed ’60, m ed ’71, 93, A homemaker after receiving and opened his law practice in father at Barnett, Stuart & chairman of biology at Washburn. Harrisonville, Mo., on Jan. 30. her degree, she was a member the early 1960s. He served as a Dow, and later at GeoSource. In addition to teaching several courses, Boyer was an avid outdoorsman, taxidermist and champion power lifter and She was a teacher, including 10 of Who’s Who Among Students state representative and worked He was a member of Sigma Phi was “hooked on the TV soap ‘Days of Our Lives,’” Mullican added. years in the Topeka Seaman in American Universities and as an attorney until retiring in Epsilon. Before beginning his career in higher education, Boyer was an Army lieutenant who served with the 1st Cavalry school district. Colleges at Washburn. 1998. Survivors include nephew Angela (Scott) Bohannon, Division in the Korean Conflict. Audry Eldridge, bba ’62, 77, Barbara (Denton) Noe, b ed ’61, Bart Fisher, jd ’04, Roanoke, Ill. ba ’79, 86, Holton, on Feb. 1. Survivors include sons Brian Boyer and Barry Boyer, daughter Heather Boyer-Zavadksy and ex-wife Ann Boyer. Cape Girardeau, Mo., on April 28. 76, Topeka, on Jan. 19. She Charles Vaughn, ba ’62, 78, She was a member of the U.S. He was the owner and operater was a teacher in the Topeka Waterloo, Iowa, on April 18. Cadet Nurse Corps, a registered Barbara Frye, Mission, Kan.; She worked for more than 20 Robert L. Taylor, b ed ’58, at Rochester and Quincy of Midwest Sterilization Corp. Unified School District and He served in the Army before nurse at the Jackson County son Michael Pierce, San Diego, years in the broadcast industry. 83, Lawrence, Kan., on May elementary schools from 1953 in Jackson, Mo., and Laredo, an office manager for Square working as a child psychologist Health Department and later Calif.; 11 grandchildren and Smith also worked at Fixtures 14. He served in the Army to 1967 before working at the Texas. Eldridge also served in D Company in Phoenix, for Waterloo Community retired from the Veterans one great-grandchild. Manufacturing Co. and in the during the Korean Conflict Topeka Reading Clinic from the National Guard. Survivors Ariz. Survivors include Schools. Vaughn retired as an Administration Medical Center. Fred Sims, bba ’59, jd ’62, 75, Missouri state court system. before a 35-year career as an 1967 to 1977. Survivors include include brother Jack Eldridge, granddaughter Stephanie associate superintendent after Kyoko (Takata) Gasper, bba ’79, Mililani, Hawaii, on April 14. Bill Strange, ba ’52, jd ’53, educator. Taylor was principal son Gerald Carder, ba ’65, ba ’67, Topeka, and niece Dicken, bs ’08, Topeka. more than 30 years of service in 84, Topeka, on Jan. 25. He was an attorney for the Air 84, Grove, Okla., on May 4. at Pinckney Elementary in Leavenworth, Kan., and June (Martz) Keener, aa ’86, Harry Robinson Jr., ba ’62, the school district. Survivors include daughter Force and a retired lieutenant He served in the Navy and was Lawrence, as well as director stepson Alan Warner, ba ’70, Baldwin City, Kan. 74, Tulsa, Okla., on March 24. Donald Young, bba ’60, 75, Michiko (Evanhoe) Snell, colonel. Sims was a member vice president of the Kansas of curriculum and instruction Auburn, Kan. Gary Hathaway, jd ’69, 70, He served in the Army before Overland Park, Kan., on March b music ’87, Topeka. of Kappa Sigma, Air Force Savings and Loan League in and assistant superintendent Ulysses, Kan., on Oct. 17, 2012. working as a social worker 8. He served in the Army Angela Herring, ba ’77, 58, ROTC, Sagamore, Arnold Air the 1950s. Strange also served for the Lawrence Unified 1960s Gerald Helberg, jd ’63, 74, for the Department of Human Reserves and worked as an Lawrence, Kan., on March 7. Society, Delta Theta Phi and as a state representative from School District. Gene Bernard, ba ’61, 76, Morland, Kan., on Sept. 16, Services in Oklahoma. auditor for USDA Milk Market She was an actuarial assistant Who’s Who Among Students 1951 to 1954 and was president Mary (Baker) Townsend, ba ’50, Grand Rapids, Mich., on 2012. He was an attorney. Robinson also owned a Administrator, retiring in 1997. for National Reserve Life at American Universities and and CEO of the Peoples 85, Anaheim, Calif., on April 21. April 29. He was city manager Melba Hoss, b ed ’69, 65, landscaping business for more Young was a member of Kappa and for Actuarial Resources Colleges while at Washburn. Saving and Loan Association She worked in advertising and and executive director of the Topeka, on March 18. She than 40 years. Sigma, Delta Sigma Psi and Corporation. Survivors Survivors include wife Janyce of Marysville, Kan. He also was a graphic artist who worked Grand Area Transit Authority worked as an examiner for Social Troy Scroggins, ba ’61, Young Republications during include brother Jere Herring, (Brodine) Sims, ba ’60, of the worked as special deputy in merchandising at Disneyland in Grand Rapids. Bernard also and Rehabilitation Services for 80, Topeka, on April 4. He college. He also played football ba ’84, Topeka. home; and sister Karen (Sims) savings and loan commissioner for 25 years. worked as an assistant city 22 years before retiring in 2010. served in the Army before at Washburn. Melbourne Higgins, bba ’73, Badenoch, ba ’67, Topeka. for the State of Kansas and as a Bessie Carder Warner, b ed ’58, manager in Lake Forest, Ill., Robert Jameson, ba ’63, 72, embarking on a career in Howard Zepp, bs ’66, bsn ’77, 70, Grain Valley, Mo., on Shirley Smith, ba ’51, 84, director for the Federal Home m ed ’68, 95, Topeka, on April 25. and assistant city coordinator Kansas City, Mo., on April 21. civil rights. Scroggins was 70, Meriden, Kan., on March 7. March 7. He served in the Air Gladstone, Mo., on April 20. Loan Bank of Topeka. She was a teacher in Topeka of Minneapolis and White Bear He was a research assistant and the National Association for He was a clinical coordinator Force during the Vietnam War

43 In Memory *Dues-paid Alumni Association members are highlighted in blue. 46 In Memory 44 before embarking on a career as Topeka, on April 10. He worked Rock, jd ’75, Austin, Texas. Louisburg, Kan., on March 1. City, on May 12. She was the the University of Glasgow. Mark Ross, bba ’83, Overland a field service engineer. Higgins for the Veterans Administration Douglas Stanley, ba ’81, 57, He served in the Navy from head cashier in the finance office Survivors include wife Sheryl Park, Kan., and Richard Ross, later worked in sales. Hospital for more than 30 years Goddard, Kan., on April 2. He 1969 to 1979 before working for at Washburn for 25 years. Oullette, b ed ’72, Topeka. ba ’71, jd ’75, Topeka, as well Arthur Owens Jr., ba ’72, as a cook. was a managing partner at the GE Medical Systems, installing Velda Kelley, 84, Topeka, on Charles Ross, 86, Topeka, as Washburn alumni Gary 62, Lewisville, Texas, on Darla Emery, bsn ’83, 55, law firm Foulston Siefkin, LLP. and servicing CT scanners and April 9. She was a secretary at on April 9. He was the father Ross, ba ’71, Ballwin, Mo., and April 26. He worked at Topeka, on March 12. She was a Before attending Washburn, MRI machines in the Kansas Washburn. Survivors include of Washburn University Marcia Ross, b ed ’74, GTE Corporation and was a critical care and charge nurse at Stanley worked at the Topeka City area. Ward worked for GE son Kit Kelley, bba ’85, Topeka. Foundation trustees Mark Fort Collins, Colo. Doris manager at Southwestern Bell. St. Francis Health Center. Police Department. Medical Systems for more than Deborah (Gooch) Kelly, 67, Ross, bba ’83, Overland Park, Ross worked at Topeka Survivors include wife Linda Troy Leach, bba ’88, 48, Topeka, Jon Womack, jd ’80, 59, 25 years before retiring in 2012. Kahei, Hawaii, on April 8. She Kan., and Richard Ross, ba Supply Depot and Capitol (Johnson) Owens, b music ’73, on March 29. He owned Trinity Wichita, Kan., on March 28. was an attendee at Washburn ’71, jd ’75, Topeka, as well as Federal and was a licensed of the home; and sisters Linda & MTJ Properties. Survivors He was an attorney in Wichita. 2010s and founded the Children’s Washburn alumni Gary Ross, real estate associate, though (Owens) Kinney b ed ’74, include wife Rebecca Leach, John McClenny, ba ’11, 67, Center of the North Shore, ba ’71, Ballwin, Mo., and most of her life was spent as a Topeka, and Cindy (Owens) as ’87, bba ’94, Topeka. 1990s Topeka, on March 10. He was a cooperative preschool in Marcia Ross, b ed ’74, homemaker to five children. White, ba ’79, Topeka. Doris (Nichols) Lewis, jd ’85, Doug Banka, aas ’97, bas ’98, attending graduate school at Milwaukee, Wis. Kelly was the Fort Collins, Colo. Charles Other survivors include son Alvin Stuke, bba ’73, 79, 73, Peoria, Ill., on March 11. She certificate ’98, 60, Topeka, Washburn. McClenny was a wife of Washburn University Ross served in the Navy Steven Ross, Hannibal, Mo., Lenexa, Kan., on April 14. was a physical therapist before on May 13. He worked for member of the Social Justice Foundation trustee emeriti during World War II before and daughter-in-law Julie He served in the Navy during teaching law. Topeka Treatment Center and League, Sigma Tau Delta and Thomas Kelly, ba ’65, who teaching vocational agriculture (Bicknell) Ross, bs ’83, the Korean Conflict. Stuke Joe Parker, jd ’82, 64, Clovis, was a drug and alcohol abuse Sociology and Anthropology survives at the home. Other in LaCygne, Kan., and at Overland Park. retired in 1996 as vice president N.M., on Jan. 30. He began counselor at Sunflower Alcohol Club at Washburn. survivors include sons Tim Washburn Rural High School Harold Stonebraker, 81, of operations for Hill’s Pet his career as a teacher and Safety Action Project Inc. Kelly, Tiburon, Calif., and Cary in Topeka. He later worked Topeka, on April 16. He served Nutrition in Topeka and also coach in Portales, N.M., then Vesna (Mladenovic) Currie, FRIENDS Kelly, Wilmette, Ill.; daughter as a farm broadcaster for in the Navy during World War worked as vice president of worked as a clerk at the Kansas bfa ’97, 39, Honolulu, Hawaii, Mary Conner, 88, Topeka, on Ellen Kelly, Seattle, Wash.; and WIBW and was promoted to II and was a facilities worker American Osage Consulting. attorney general's office. Parker on April 10. April 11. She was a secretary at grandchildren Casey, Sierra, Ty, station manager on June 8, at Washburn. Survivors include brother James opened his own practice in Howard Holbrooks, bs ’91, 44, the School of Law. Katie and Bret. 1966, the day of the infamous Kelly Stratton, 51, Lawrence, Stuke, b ed ’69, Tonganoxie. New Mexico before becoming a Lawrence, Kan., on Feb. 7. Virginia (Fowler) Davis, Robert Lawson, 84, Topeka, tornado that leveled much Kan., on April 14. He was Bruce Wasinger, jd ’77, 61, district judge in 2003. He was a He served in the Army, 81, Albuquerque, N.M., on on May 8. He was a professor of of Washburn’s campus. On a maintenance worker Austin, Texas, on April 20. He member of Phi Delta Phi while working as a medical director Dec. 19, 2012. She retired as English for more than 30 years that day, he broke protocol at Washburn. served in the Air Force before at Washburn. and achieving the rank of an officer of First National and also served as general editor and ordered that the station Tracy (Kitzman) Westover, enjoying a long career as an Frederick Rayburn, ba ’83, 59, major. Holbrooks received the Bank of Albuquerque. Davis of The Woodley Press from broadcast a warning to 42, Topeka, on Feb. 28. She attorney. Wasinger was general Topeka, on April 8. He was a Achievement Medal, among attended Washburn and 1980 to 2000. Lawson was a Topekans nine minutes before was a records assistant in the counsel of the Guadalupe- driver’s license examiner for 22 other honors, for his service and was Homecoming Queen navigator during the Korean the tornado was confirmed, registrar’s office from 1993 Blanco River Authority, a years for the State of Kansas. entered into private practice as and a member of Alpha Phi. Conflict, flying 29 combat saving dozens of lives. Charles to 2006. partner at Bickerstaff, Heath, Richard Rock II, jd ’89, 63, an anesthesiologist. He was a Survivors include husband missions on a B-29. Ross also had a 20-year career Fred White, 76, Kansas Delgado, Acosta LLP and an Las Vegas, Nev., on Feb. 6. He member of Sagamore and played Russell Davis, ba ’50, jd ’57, Thomas Ouellette, 72, at Kansas Electric Cooperative City, Kan., on May 15. The attorney for the Lower Colorado served in the Army during the football at Washburn, where he of the home; and son Scott Topeka, on May 3. He was a and Kansas Electric Power longtime voice of the Kansas River Authority. Vietnam War before working was an all-conference linebacker. Davis, jd ’79, Albuquerque. longtime professor of chemistry Cooperative. Other survivors City Royals served as a as a police officer, attorney, Richard Driver, 75, Topeka, on and retired in 2001 as emeriti include son Steven Ross, broadcaster for Washburn 1980s state representative in Kansas, 2000s March 18. He was a professor associate professor. Ouellette Hannibal, Mo., and daughter- sporting events while Audra Allison, bba ’89, 45, U.S. marshal and as a chemical Anna (Borjon) Rodriguez, aa ’00, of mathematics at Washburn received his bachelor’s degree in-law Julie (Bicknell) Ross, working as sports director Hesston, Kan., on Jan. 1. She security inspector for the aa ’02, 70, Topeka, on Feb. 12. from 1996 to 2011. Driver at Oakland University in bs ’83, Overland Park. of WIBW radio-TV. His was an assistant manager at Department of Homeland She worked for Social and previously worked as a district Michigan and his doctorate Doris (Rowe) Ross, 88, notable broadcasts include Schaben Industries in Newton, Security. Survivors include father Rehabilitation Services for the administrator in the Topeka of philosophy from the Topeka, on March 17. She the infamous Pine Tar Game Kan. Richard Rock, ba ’49, jd ’49, State of Kansas. school district. University of New Hampshire was the mother of Washburn in 1983 and Hall-of-Famer Joseph Bryer, bba ’82, 66, Tulsa, Okla.; and sister Darci William Ward, bas ’03, 65, Lola Hendrick, 95, Junction before working as a fellow at University Foundation trustees George Brett’s 3,000th hit.

45 In Memory *Dues-paid Alumni Association members are highlighted in blue. 48 In Memory 46 music events NOVEMBER SEPTEMBER 7-10 KTWU’s “Lights, Camera, Auction” 9 Leadership Institute Family Day fall celebration CALENDAR of EVENTS 22 Mosaic Concert, 3 p.m. 27-Dec. 1 Thanksgiving holiday (university closed) ALUMNI EVENTS 26 Washburn Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m. September OCTOBER DECEMBER 2-6 Success Week 11 Washburn Wednesday, The Other Place, 9 Capital City Marching Band Festival, 3 Education interview day (reservation required, contact Overland Park, Kan., 5:30 p.m. Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl, 5 p.m. career services at 785.670.1450), 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 12 Wake Up With Washburn, Brian Smith, Kansas Highway 17 Washburn Jazz Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m. 5 Leadership Institute campus action project showcase, Patrol, 7:30 a.m. 18 Faculty Showcase Concert, 7:30 p.m. Memorial Union 13 Alumni Fellows luncheon, 11:30 a.m. 20 Fall Choral Concert, 7:30 p.m. 25-Jan. 1 Winter break (university closed) (reservation required) 28 Washburn String Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m. 13 After Hours, 5 p.m. NOVEMBER 14 Alumni Association tailgate, Washburn vs. Fort Hays SCHOOL OF LAW 7 Washburn Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m. State, Moore Bowl, 4:30 p.m. 10 Washburn String Orchestra Concert, 3 p.m. SEPTEMBER 19 Alumni Association gathering at the Ameristar Casino in 25 Wind Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m. 12 Lunch and Learn: Corporate counsel at Creative Brands, Kansas City, 6 p.m. 12:10-1 p.m. 26 Top of the Tower luncheon with Craig Schurig, Bank of DECEMBER 25 Centers wine and cheese reception, America building, downtown Topeka, noon 1 Holiday Percussion Concert, 7:30 p.m. Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center, 5 p.m. 28 Alumni Scholarship 5K Fun Run and Campus Walk, 3 Washburn Jazz Concert, 7:30 p.m. 29 Kansas National Guard JAG Conference, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. starting at Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center, 8:30 a.m. The Face and The Mask exhibit features works from the collections of Marc 8 Holiday Vespers Concert, 4 p.m. (7 a.m. registration) Lahr and Chris and John Grandmontagne. PHOTO SUBMITTED Located at White Concert Hall. For information, call 785.670.1511. OCTOBER 28 Alumni Association tailgate, Washburn vs. University of MULVANE EXHIBITS & EVENTS 4 Alumni golf tournament, Firekeeper Golf Course, Central Oklahoma, Moore Bowl, 1 p.m. ACADEMICS, STUDENT LIFE Mayetta, Kan., 10 a.m. THROUGH August 18 & special events october “Tools in Motion” AUGUST NOVEMBER 9 Washburn Wednesday, The Other Place, Tools provide the inspiration for this traveling exhibit from 17 Fall classes begin 1 Open house for prospective students, 1-2:30 p.m. Overland Park, Kan., 5:30 p.m. the Hechinger Collection. 17 Campus Activities Board’s Casino Night, 10-18 Alumni Association trip to the Mediterranean Located at the School of Law. For information, visit washburnlaw.edu. Memorial Union, 7 p.m. 12 Alumni Association tailgate, Washburn vs. Lincoln THROUGH September 22 18 Residential Living’s Sundaes on Sunday, University, Moore Bowl, 11:30 a.m. “The Face and The Mask” Living Learning Center, 6 p.m. 17 Alumni Association tailgate, Washburn vs. Fort Valley From the Marc Lahr and Chris and John Grandmontagne collections 18 Big Screen Movie Event, Memorial Union, 7 p.m. State University, Moore Bowl, 4:30 p.m. 19 Convocation, White Concert Hall, 4 p.m. 25 After Hours, 5 p.m. october 5 – january 23, 2014 ON CONSTITUTION DAY … 19 Campus picnic, Memorial Union lawn, 5 p.m. 26 Homecoming parade, campus, 10 a.m. “Washburn Art Department Faculty Exhibition” Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address highlighted the 19 Washburn Student Government Association’s WU Fest, 26 Alumni Association tailgate, Washburn vs. Lindenwood Works in a variety of media by members of the art faculty Memorial Union lawn, 5:30 p.m. importance of equality, liberty, national unity University, Moore Bowl, 11 a.m. october 5 – january 23, 2014 19 First Year Experience Program’s Traditions Night, and democracy. With respect to each of these november “James Cook: The Painted Image” Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl, 8 p.m. topics, our original constitutional text had been 8 After Hours, 5 p.m. Recent paintings by James Pringle Cook 24 Leadership Institute fall orientation found wanting, and resulting conflicts gave rise to 9 Alumni Association tailgate, Washburn vs. Missouri SEPTEMBER the Civil War. At 5 p.m. Sept. 17 in the Bradbury Western State University, Moore Bowl, 11:30 a.m. artlab 2 Labor Day holiday (university closed) Thompson Alumni Center, Professor William Rich’s 13 Washburn Wednesday, The Other Place, Create your own art from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 9 Resumé Roadshow (resumé appraisals), presentation “The Gettysburg Address: Lincoln’s Overland Park, Kan., 5:30 p.m. p.m. Wednesday to Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Memorial Union, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Framework for a New American Constitution” will 21 Wake Up With Washburn, Mike Clark, ONEOK, 7:30 a.m. Exhibits and events are in the Mulvane Art Museum located in Garvey Fine Arts 11 Career and graduate school fair, Lee Arena, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. describe some of those early conflicts along with Center. For more information, call 785.670.1124 or visit washburn.edu/mulvane. DecEmber 24 iREAD lecture, White Concert Hall, 7 p.m. the Civil War Amendments to the Constitution 28 Family Day 11 Washburn Wednesday, The Other Place, theater EVENTS that addressed them. Rich will then discuss Overland Park, Kan., 5:30 p.m. OCTOBER ongoing struggles over the interpretation and september 13 After Hours, 5 p.m. 5-8 Fall break implementation of this “new constitution.” Contact 5-8 “Quake,” 7:30 p.m. Alumni events are in the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center, unless 8 Women in Science Day, 7:30 a.m. 9 “Quake,” 2 p.m. Donna Vilander at [email protected] 16 Health care career fair, Memorial Union, noon-2:30 p.m. otherwise noted. For more information, call 785.670.1641 or visit for more information. washburn.edu/alumni. One woman’s journey for big love. 21-26 Homecoming week Located at the Andrew J. and Georgia Neese Gray Theatre, Garvey Fine 25 School of Applied Studies 30-year anniversary celebration, Arts Center. For information, call 785.670.1639. Benton Hall, 2-4 p.m. 47 Calendar of Events 50 Calendar of Events 48 A Will Is the Way

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If you are considering including Washburn University in your estate

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