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WINTER 2014 PAGE 8 ORIFLAMME CENTER FOR ALUMNUS JIMMIE ART EXHIBIT WITH MARKS 50 YEARS GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP EDWARDS LocAL RooTS PAGE 12 PAGE 16 PAGE 18 PAGE 22 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE FALL 2004 WINTER 2005 t is a pleasure to take this I am meeting students who opportunity to address truly embrace our Catholic, Saint Louis University Jesuit values. Whether serving Ialumni via . As a their fellow students, tutoring Universitas VOLUME 40, ISSUE 1 longtime reader of this maga- young people or serving meals zine, it is certainly a different to the poor, they truly live our EDITOR experience to be writing a mes- mission. Laura Geiser (A&S ’90, Grad ’92) sage for it. I also am meeting faculty As you may know, I have spent who fully embrace their roles CONTRIBUTORS the past 18 years of my career at as leaders and show our stu- Lauren Brucker SLU serving as the University’s dents how “to become the living Amy Garland (A&S ’97) general counsel. So in August I presence of God in the world.” Danielle Lacey did not anticipate being asked Our professors teach at prisons, Katie O’Connor (A&S ’97) to become SLU’s interim pres- create healthier school lunches Andrew Walker ident. Though the request was for local districts and travel the unexpected and I had been perfectly content in world to aid indigent communities, assisting ON CAMPUS NEWS STORIES my position as a university attorney, I could not with everything from health care to clean water University Communications say no. Saint Louis University is an institution wells. Medical Center Communications Billiken Media Relations I truly love and have been honored to serve, so Finally, I am meeting alumni who are living taking on this new role was the right thing to the lessons they learned at Saint Louis Uni- do. versity. In November I started gathering with Law students in the ON THE COVER Since my appointment became effective on alumni groups to provide an update on all of Joe and Loretta Scott Hall, the new home of Louis Riethmann Pavilion on the 12th floor of Scott Hall. the School of Law, in downtown St. Louis. Sept. 2, I have gained an even greater appre- the great things happening at the University Photo by James Visser ciation for the importance and impact of this and to answer questions about SLU. The first PHOTO BY JAMES VISSER outstanding institution. As general counsel, I event was held in St. Louis, and in December met and worked with many people across the I met with alumni in Chicago. In the spring I DeSIGN Art Direction: Matt Krob University, but as interim president I have got- plan to travel to even more cities to hold these CONTENTS ten to know so many more who are equally as information-sharing sessions. passionate about Saint Louis University and For me, the best parts of these meetings come Universitas is published by Saint Louis University. Opinions expressed in Universitas are those of the about Jesuit education as I am. before and after my remarks, when I have time individual authors and not necessarily those of the In October I had the privilege of attending to talk one-on-one with our alumni. I have met FEATURes DEPARTMents University administration. Unsolicited manuscripts a historic meeting with the superior general of so many SLU graduates who are making a dif- and photographs are welcome but will be returned the Society of Jesus, Adolfo Nicolás, S.J., who ference in our world in big and small ways. They only if accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed 8 SLU DOWNTOWN 2 ON CAMpus 30 AluMNI EVENTS envelope. Letters to the editor must be signed, was visiting from Rome. Held in Chicago and truly illustrate for me the power and promise of | | | The School of Law has moved into its new home in the San Ignacio Hall /// SLU alumni activities and letters not intended for publication should hosted by the Association of Jesuit Colleges a Saint Louis University education. indicate that fact. The editor reserves the right heart of St. Louis’ legal community. Presidential search update across the country to edit all items. Address all mail to Universitas, and Universities, the gathering included the I also have enjoyed experiencing the enthu- — By Lauren Brucker /// SLU’s latest honors /// DuBourg Hall 39, One N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, presidents and board chairs from all 28 U.S. siasm our alumni have for their alma mater. Mo. 63103. We accept email at universitas@ NASA collaboration /// 32 | PERSPECTIVE slu.edu and fax submissions at 314-977-2249. Jesuit colleges and universities. It truly was an Indeed, Saint Louis University is a wonderful A homily by the late Address fax submissions to Editor, Universitas. 12 WARM WELCOME Health clinic relocation honor for me to join this august group of lead- place, and I am humbled to be at the helm, at | SLU professor John ers at this first-ever meeting of its kind. least for a little while. Oriflamme, the student welcome organization, celebrated its 50th anniversary this fall. 6 | BILLIKEN NEWS Kavanaugh, S.J. Postmaster: Send address changes to During his remarks Father Nicolás reminded Please know I am always interested in hear- Basketball schedules Universitas, Saint Louis University, us of how the spirituality of St. Ignatius Loyola, ing from alumni. If you would like to reach — By Amy Garland One N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103. /// Baseball coach 33 | THE LAST WORD founder of the Jesuits, can inspire us today. He out to me, please send an email message to recognized Letters to the editor World Wide Web address: said: “In the understanding of St. Ignatius, the [email protected]. 16 | GOING GlOBAL universitas.slu.edu principal function of a leader is to help the The new Center for Global Citizenship has transformed 7 | AdVANCEMENT NEWS members of a community grow to become the the former West Pine Gym. The impact of Universitas is printed by Universal Printing Co. living presence of God in the world.” — By Danielle Lacey scholarship gifts Perhaps it was the timing, but that statement struck a chord with me. I always had been aware Worldwide circulation: 121,150 18 | THE POWER OF EduCATION 23 | ClASS NOTES of the University’s efforts to encourage growth William R. Kauffman Alumnus Judge Jimmie Edwards is redefining education Catch up with classmates. and transformation. But as interim president I © 2014, Saint Louis University Interim President for troubled youth in St. Louis. know I am seeing Saint Louis University in an 28 IN MEMORIAM All rights reserved. — By Laura Geiser | entirely new light. Remembering those members of the SLU Reproduction in whole or in part 22 | NO PLACE LIKE HOME community who recently without permission is prohibited. The latest exhibition at the Saint Louis University died Museum of Art has local ties. — By Andrew Walker AccoLADES FOR SLU’S AcADEMICS, SERVICE AND VALUE anked among the top Jesuit universities in the coun- try, Saint Louis University continues to earn praise from PRESIDENTIAL Rnew sources as well as established ones. Here are some of the University’s most recent honors. SEARCH UNDERWAY on n September, the Saint Louis PRINCETON REVIEW SIERRA CLUB University board of trustees officially Ilaunched the search for a new university C president by establishing a search com- Saintbest Louis University college made SLUcool was namedschool one of AMPU Smith mittee and by engaging the consulting the Princeton Review’s The Sierra Club’s “Cool Schools,” firm AGB Search. The search commit- Best 378 Colleges: 2014 an honor given by the tee is chaired by trustee Jim Smith, and its members are: Edition. Only about 15 percent environmental organization of America’s 2,500 four-year to colleges and universities S James Burshek, S.J. (A&S ’69), trustee colleges are profiled in the book. around the country that are The profile of SLU highlights committed to sustainability. Anne Gagen (Cook ’72, Grad Cook ’76), trustee its “solid academic programs” The list recognizes green and sustainability efforts. The accomplishments and Dr. Jeffrey Gfeller, professor and chairman, psychology Princeton Review also called efforts, such as faculty department, College of Arts and Sciences SLU a place where “service, and departments engaged John Griesbach, professor, School of Law social justice and political in sustainability research, awareness are stressed at and sustainability-themed Al Litteken, trustee every level of education.” courses or curricula. Dr. Teri Murray (Nurs ’79, Grad Nurs ’93, E&PS ’97), KIPLINGEr’s COLLEGESOFDISTINCTION.COM dean, School of Nursing Dr. Frank O’Donnell, trustee best values in college of Vidur Sharma, president, Student Government Association Tprivatehe University wascolleges recognized One ofdistinction six Missouri schools — for affordability and academic and the only institution from St. Patrick Sly (Grad Cook ’77), vice chairman of the board quality among Kiplinger’s “Best Louis — to make the 2013-14 and trustee Values in Private Colleges.” list, the University was selected The 2014 list includes the for its commitment to four Dr. Jane Turner (A&S ’85, Grad ’91, Med ’92), president, top 200 private colleges areas: engaged students, great Faculty Senate in the country. Saint Louis teaching, vibrant community This fall, Smith and AGB Search’s managing partner, Dr. University has appeared on and successful outcomes. Jamie Ferrare, met with various University groups to discuss the the list multiple times. SLU was also selected as a “Catholic College of Distinction.” presidential search and to learn about the characteristics and qualities that the SLU community seeks in its next president. They received input from hundreds of people via direct meet- ings and emails.